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Democratic banner., 1851-04-28
From the Saturday Gazette.
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When other hands are clasped with thine,
To lead thee through LIES changing way,
And other arms thy form entwine.
And others smiles shall make thee gay,
Let not thought Of me e'er cast
Upon that brow SO faiT. to me,
A shadow CT the dreamy past,
But say l shall forgotten be.
When colder hearts shall fllhiy place,
And tickle vows shall fleet away,
Let net thy thoughts Of me rstrace
The Joys lost in brighter day;
As ais my fate to tread alone
The path Of life away from thee,
Be memory blahk-my name unknown,
Let all The past forgotten be. 4. J. L.
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28

The Rio GRANDE.-The following inter-
esting paragraph is extracted from a re-
cent work called "Texas in 1885,"
Towns on the Rio Grands are springing
up at different points with wonderful ra-
pidity. Within the last few months, several
have sprung into existence. Ediaborrough
and New St. Louis have been started with
in few weeks: the former about one mile,
and the latter four miles below Reynoso.-
Brownsville, situated opposite Mstamo-
ros, has rivaled in its rapid prosperity every
other town in Texas. Although but two
years old, it contains population of 8, 700
inhabitants, and, according to present in.
dications, will soon be alarge and popnlous
city. The amount of business transacted
at Brownsville is immense: far exceeding
any calculation based npon the population.
By estimation, it is computed that Sc, ,OG0,-
OO1 worth goods have been received there
during the last year. So great has been
the increase of trade between Brownsville
and the interior of Mexico, that the two
ferries between Brownsville and Matamo-
ros, which the first year were rented for
less than 800, have this year been rented
for nine thousand.
Besides vast amount of freight which
some two or three steamers are continually
engaged in taking from Brazos Santiago
round by the mouth Of the Rio Grande, and
up that river, single house at Point Isabel
forwards on to Brownsville by land from
ten to twelve thousand barrels per month
The fact is that much Of the trade Of Tam
pico and Vsrs Cruz now passes through
the channel. Brownsville 10 now the great
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28

PROBABLE MuRDER.-On Tuesday last Mr.
Sterling Coulter, OF Macon county, and several
other persons. found in South River, on the Paris
road, near Mrs Riddles, two Trunks and one
old saddle. The trunks had been rifed Of their
contents, except lot Of Books. mostly school
books. One of the trunks was marked casa
Shreeve, Clarksville, Mo-" One book entitled
Campbell and Purcell's Debate" was marked
sc. W. Maxwell, Delphi Library" There
were indications around the spot leading to the
suspicion Of violence having been committed:
Ihe trunks are at the Commission store Of
Mr. IhO:. s. Miller, in this city, Hannibal
Courier, l7th inst.
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28
"UN1rED VIZ SrAND-Drv1pEp We FALL"
sHsu go.with this man?' Rehecca replied,

sSau go.with this maR?' Rebecca replied,
ii will CO.
".There was noble girl for you. No tear
starting from her black eyes; no whining,
nor simpering make believe, nor mock mod
.esty; but what her heart wished, her lips
uttered. Like an honest maiden. she re-
piled, i will go.' Now young ladies go
ye and do likewise. When the man whom
you prefer before all others in the world,
says, Will you go with me?' answer, i will
go.'
"By-tho-bye, ladies, when you wish to
read true, simple and uns,phistiessed
love story, just read aver the 'twenty-four,h
chsPter OF Genesis"
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28

"THE WORLD OWES EVERY MAN LIv-
ING" is profound lie, cunuingly masked
in the guise of truth: and if acted upon in
the reckless manner that reckless and des-
perate men define it, would break through
all those checks and guides BY which the
gains Of honest industry are now protected,
and lay society open to incessant attacks
from all those who are too idle to work, too
proud 20 beg, aud too "high-spirited"-falsa
sgain-to graduate their expenses to the
condition Of their circumstances.
"Strive honestly and Thrive" is the
true maxim. Let any man work resoluts:-
ly, tasking all his energies to attain perfec-
tion in the particular business, or profession
20 which he may have devoted himself. Let
him be Just in his dealings-strictly correct
in his personal deportment-courteou in
his manners--and liberal within the COM
pass Of such means as he can really call bis
own, and the world will certainly yield him
the living he has faithfully earned. One
great element Of success is, however, yet
to be mentioned. He must learn 10 say No!
1t is the most difficult word in the English
language to pronounce, to pronounce firm
ly, and at the proper time and place; but
still, whoever would pursue a successful
course in life, mnst learn above al other
things, religion excepted. when, how, where,
and in Whist manner it is best to say,
No!
Whenever he is tempted to exceed his
appropriate sphere Of sction-whenever he
is tempted BY the opportunities of his fam
ily, or his own rising ambition, to live be-
yond the actual and certain profits ofhis
regular business, at the risk Of failing in
his duty to his creditors-in short, whsn-
ever he feels he is about to do doubt
ful, or foolish thing, let him learn 70
say "NOp-[Arthur's Home Gaz.
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28

EThs British Parliament, starscsnt
session, voted three hundred and fifty Eve
thousand dollars for the Queens stables,
and at the same session refused one hun
drsd and fifty thousand dollars for nation
al education. "God save the Quesn.o
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28

BJsnny Lind and Barnum made mo
donation to the citizens of Louisville
Whether they considered that they gsrs
not sufficiently encouraged, or cdpcluaea
that the people did not need any gihNa
cannot say. sla'
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28

"Good morning, Mister GrimeslI come
over to see if you'd lend our dad your pick
axe, to saw off board to make a chicken
coop to put our dog in; he runs after our
neighbors' cows, and they won't come about
any more, SO we have to drink our coffee
without milk or sugar"
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28

"John! why don't you stop crying and 60
to sleep; what do you wants"
"l've got the beller sche-that's what
want!m
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28
From the Columbia Statesman Of the llth.
Plank Roads.-Their Cost, sc.

The following letter, addressed to Mr.. Hinton
Of. Rochport, was read to the Plank Road Meet
ing in this place on the 10Th ult:
PETERSBURG, Va, March IA, 1851.
DsAn SlR: l take pleasure in answering the
enquiries received this morning.
ist. The costs of plank roads has generally
ranged from $l7OO to $4,000 averaging 1000
per mile.
2nd, Taking $4,000 as the cost, the proportions
Democratic banner., 1851-04-28

1.-two hogsheads make a.pipe, how many
will make cigar? We usually find one ci.
gar in every hogs.hea
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22
MISCE LLAN Y
The Quaker and Thief.

There are few persons who have not heard
of Isaac T. Hopper, the Quaker, or Friend
Isaac, as he is familiary termed in New York.
The anecdote below is from his own pen:
While residing in Philadelphia, had in nv
yard pear tree which bore most excellent fruit
Between my yard and that of my neighbors'
was very high fence, with sharp iron pickets
upon it. don't approve of such things 1t
was the landlords work Well one year when
the tree bore very abundantly, there happened
to be girl belonging to my neighbours family,
who was as fond of pears as | was myself, and
saw her several times climb the high fence,
walk carefully along between the pickets, until
she came opposite the pear tree. Then she
would reach over, fill her basket with fruit, and
carry it away.
One day called upon my young friend with
a basket of the incest pears could find.
'Rebeeca,' said |, here's some fine pears for
thee
She did not know what meant. explain
ed: Rebecca, brought these pears on pur-
pose for thee. | wish to make thee present
of them, as | see thou art exceedingly fond Of
them.
don't want them, SIR
'Ah, but thou dost Rebecca else thou would
not take so much pains, almost every day to
get them
Still she would not take the pears, and used
little more eloquence.
Rebecca,' | said, thou must 90 and get
basket for these pears, or shall leave them on
the carpet. | am sure thou must like them, or
thou would not climb such high and danger
GUS fence to get them. Those pickets are very
sharp, Rebecca and if thy feet should slip
while thou art walking on the fence and am
very much afraid they wil-thou would get
hurt great deal more than the pears are
worth. Now thou art welcome to the fruit :
but shall not see thee expose thyself any more
so foollshly. But perhaps thou hast taken the
pears so long that they seem to belong to thee,
as much as they seem to belong TO me- So |
do not wish to blame thee, pray, any more than
thy conscience does. But look out for those
pickets. They are dangerous. Iwould have
them removed, only am afraid the landlord
would not like it, Thou art welcome to the
pears though, and | will bring thee basket
full every day.
The little girl did not steal any more pears,
and venture TO say she was sufficiently re-
bnked before the end of the pear season, for
remembered my promise, and carried her bas-
ket full every morning. Friend.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22
Management of Children.

AS soon as your children get into The house
from school, or gel up 10 the morning, begin
10 find fault with them blame them about
their looks, their gait, their behavior. Speak
TO them lartly, if you want them 10 mind
you, as if you were dis2ieased with them
there is nothing like good sharp voice 10
make them start quick. To ask them to GO.
would he unbec0ming weakness in a parent,
and tone Of most imperial authority is very
efficacious in inspiring feelings of respect
II they don't start as quick as you wish, par
ucuiarly il a boy has his boot half on, or his
head half combed, threaten him with dis
menberment, or everlasting annihilaiion,
or any other equally tnfling penalty, if he
don't jump, and II is astonishing the haste
he will make aud the pleasure he will feel
in obeying you. If children are leasing you
round from hunger or whim, yell al them
Justify, and threaten them with Il whipping
no matter II yon never execute the threat,
persevere in il, and after while they NAV
be led 10 believe that you will do il ; it may
take some time, but stick to it. Ii wont do
TO crafty any little desire of theirs at once
it will look TOO much like bending from pa
rental dignity. and induce them to trouble
you often for like favor. 1t is best to refuse
them at first, and get them into frelfuI and
turbulent state, and then comply. This will
give them sense of their dependence, and
yourself also an opportunity of throwing oil
upon troubled waters it is a fine expert.
ment when well managed, and it is besides,
practical application Of the text, through
much trlbulation,' &c. Ifyou hear one of
your children cry through the carelessness,
or teasing propensity of another. first look
around as il searching for something to throw
at the culprt. then with flashing eye dart
upon and give him or her rap; they will
remember il, you may depend. Don't wait
TO hear an explanation or inquire into the
facts; this will take time, and besides it isn't
becoming for a parent to condescend any
it would impair the parental authority. If
your children are noisy, it is an ingenious
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22
Important Discovery in Africa

A Hungarian savant, NJ. Gavsa, who is
now travelling in the interior OF Western Af-
rica, has sent communication TO the Impe.
rial Society of Vienna, containing informa-
ton of great interest. He has found among
the Kommenis, small tribe tributary to the
kingdom OF Quill, in Senegambia traces of
jacques COmpagnon, a French traveller,
charged by NJ. de Choiseul towards the mid
die of the last century, with a voyage of ex-
ploration into the interior of Africa, who dis
appeared in 1760, and was not afterwards
heard from.
Wishing to complete the discoveries which
had been made by his brother some wears
before, Jacques Compagnon left Senegal to-
wards the end of the year 1888, and after
visiting all the tribes to the northward and
eastward Of Senegambia, he penetrated as
far as the desert of Simboni, very curious
point for geographical science. Nothing was
heard of him after March I760, and all the
researches Of the government of the French
post of 81 Louis proved utterly fruilless.
The Kommenis are partially civilized
people. They have notions of religion
which resemble Christianity, and are not en-
| trely ignorant of the arts and Sciences
They have language, an alphabet, and the
art of writing. Nj. Gaysa has discovered in
one of their principal villages small stone
monument of a comic shape, covered with
numerous inscriptions in letters resembling
hieroglyphc characters.
Alter having studied this curious construc-
non, and alter interrogating the oldest inhab
ltans of the country aud learning the popu-
lar tradiuoD he became convinced that this
monument is erected over the grave Of
Jacques Compagnon, who being made cap
] Il.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22
Mr.. Buchanan,

This distinguished statesman was recen.
lly invited TO deliver an address before the
Central Southern Rights Association of Vir-
GINA, and TO counsel with them 'in regard
10 the best means 10 be adopted in the pres.
ent alarming crisis, for the maintenance OF
the Constitution and the Union of the States
in their original purify" In declining the
inv italion, Mr. Buchanan says:-
The association do me no more than JUS
tice. when allrlbuiing TO me a strong desire
for the maintenance Of the Constitution. and
the Union of the States in their original pu-
rty.' Whilst few men in this country
would venture to avow different sentiment I,
yet the question still remains, by what
means can this al-important purpose be best
accomplished! | feel no hesitation in an
swering, by return 10 the old Virginia plat
form of State rights, prescribed by the res
ouiions of 1898 and '99, and Madison's re-
port. TIE powers conferred by the Consti-
tuition upon the General Government
must be construed strictly, and Congress
must abstain from the exercise Of all doubt.
iu powers. But it is said these are mere
unmeaning abstracions-and so they are,
unless honestly carried into practice. Like
The christians faith. however, when it is
genuine, good works will inevitably flow
from sincere belief in such strict con-
strnction of the Constitution.
Were this old republican principle adop-
Ted in practice, we should 10 longer witness
and dangerous attempts 10 m
terfere with the institution OF domestic sia-
very, which belongs exclusively 10 the States
where it exists-there would be no efforts
TO establish high protective tariffs-lhe pub
lie money would not be squandered upon
grand system of internal Improvements, gen.
eral in name, but partial in its very nature
and co-rnpring in lis tendency, both TO the
and to the people; and we
would re,rench our presen; exravagant ex-
pcnditures, pay our national debt, and return
to the practice of wise economy, so essen.
tial bolh to public and private prosperity.
Were permitted 10 address your Associa.
lion, these are the councils should give and
some of The topics l should discuss, as the
best means for the maintenance, both of The
Constitution and the Union of the States in
heir original purity and for the perperua-
ion of our great and glorious confederacy.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22

Hiram drew a long breath and as Louisa
burst into passion of tears, he pressed her
head gently to his breast. His own ewes filled
with tears, and his voice betrayed deep emo
ton as he told her he forgave her fault.
Then, when the feelings of both were soft
ened, and their minds were impressed with the
danger of Withholding from each other at any
time, that perfect confidence so necessary to
happiness in married life, they opened their
hearts TO each other, in love and truth, and
learned how much unhappiness might have
been avoided during the past three years had a
better understanding been established between
them.
1t was therefore with fervency and resolu-
ton that they promised in future to keep moth
ing back from each other, but to express thei
motives, desires and opinions with perfect free
dom.
This reconciliation produced most happ,
change in their condition. Understanding eacf
others feelings better, they have not since hac
cause to accuse each other of selfshness. Hi
ram has no desire to go to the club now ant
although Louisa is still rather too fond of Ger.
tam amnsements to suit his feelings, yet such is
her Willingness to oblige him on all occasions,
that he cheerfully allows her to follow her in
cinations. lfthey conceal their real feelings
from each other, it IS when Louisa, aware OF
her husbands distaste for fashionable dissipa-
ton, declares it her choice to give up certain
balls and parties or when Hiram, appreciat-
ing her love of society, sometimes expresses
Willingness to go into it with ter-when, il
the truth was told, he would puch rather be
at home.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22

RIGHT OF OCCUPANTS TO GROUND IN FRONT
OF THEIR HOUSES. AT Philadelphia an ac-
tion was brought by hackman to recover
damages from police officer for assault and
battery. The circumstances of the case were
-Kee. the hackman, was standing in front
OF the United States Hotel, and was ordered
TO leave by the proprietor. On his refusal,
an officer was called and Kee was arrested.
This constituted the assault. Judge Parsons
said IN his decision, that every man owns the
ground in front Of his house. He has given
to the public right to pass and repass over
it, but in all other respects il is as much his
property as any other part of the premises
No one has right to stand or carry on any
business in front OF any mans house, and if
he is thus annoyed and notifies the party 10
leave, on refusal, sufficient, force may be
used to compel the offender to go. The case
was dismissed.-N Y. Com. Ado.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22

BRANDING SCREWED HAY-Important Dec.-
Sion.-As upwards of 100, 900 tons of pressed
hay is annually exported from Maine, it is
highly important to farmers to understand the
law affecting their rights, under the revised
statutes of the State.
The revised statutes provide, that all hay,
pressed and put up in bundles for sale, shall
be branded on the bands or boards enclosing
the same, with the first letter of the Christian
name, and the whole of the surname, of tha
person packing, screwing, or otherwise press
ing the hay, and also with the name of the
place where the owner or person pressing the
hay lived, with the name of the State.
1t was farther provided, that all hay not
thus branded should be .torteited-one half to
the informer, and one half to the use OF the
town where sold or offered for sale, provided
the same is libeled as the law directs.
The general opinion that our farmers
could suffer nothing, ie they did not follow the
literal import of this statute, as few persons
could be mean enough to resort to so dishon-
orable an act as to complain of farmer and
seize his hay, in consequence of the neglect Of
his employee, who was employed to press it,
to use brand. But recent decision of the
Supreme Court, in Portland, shows the neces-
sity of great caution on the part of our farmers
to have their hay branded. And every person
employed to screw hay, should have a brand,
with his own name, place of residence, and
State OF Maine upon it.-Maine Farmer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22
Democracy Right.

The Democratic party were abused by the
Wings because they opposed the National
Bank. We have Whig national admins
tratlon now, but we hear Of no advocates for a
bank
The Democratic party were unrelentingly
abused for advocating the independent treasury
olli' MIR. Flllmore's administration does not
piopose substitute, nor do the Wings oppose
Inc Democratic party have been abused for
opposing high tariff, and Henry Claw recent
ly declared that he would not even uronose 70
alter the essential principles of the tariff bill
of 1916.
The Democrats were abused for standing firm.
ly by their country, in sustaining the Mexican
war. The Wings took up one of the leading
men in the prosecution of the war, and elected
him president.
The Democrats have been abused for Sc
curing important additions to our territory
There is not Whig in the land who now
dares to propose the surrender of this same
territory.
Here are few facts that prove the general
policy of the Democrats to be right and just, and
they prove too that the Wings are generally
wrong.-Hartford Times.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22

experiment 10 !eign extreme distress, and
threaten to go away or jump overheard; by
appealing 10 their affections in this way a
few times, they will get SO as to believe il !;
or il this fails, go up stairs or anywhere ia
The cold, under the pretence that your head
is splitting open from their noise. If
child is disposed 10 sing, hush il at once; il
Is an uncouth practice-as if heaven had Civ.
en- II no more use for It's lungs than a bird !
II is good way 10 cry out angrily, Stop
that noise , it prevents too exalted opinion
Of its vocal abilities. The same rule NAV
apply if il is disposed TO dance what can
be more ungainly than n lilile child caperipe
about room, as if it were no more than a
lamb or kitten. If child is disposed to
he affectionate, don't return it-remember
shat we should not love the creature more
Than the Creator-don't show that YOU love il
too well. 1t children make mistakes, and
are not ready TO learn, it is an excellent pai
10 rail at them for their stupidity; and gi, a
microscopic view Of all their faings, this
latter. particularly if neighbor or playmate
chance to be present; this will encourag,
them TO persevere. At any rate, don't praise
them too highly for any good quality they
may possess this would tend TO make then
VAN, and vanity is sin. As you have prob
ably arrived at what you know by intuition
or divine inspiration, of course il is of no use
TO instruct your children how 10 do thing
lei them find ont as you did 1t is well t.
have some grand-parent or maiden aunt 10
assist IN carrying out The above practical
rules, the execution of which would have
such an effect upon the happiness of any
family where they are adopted. A good
grumber is invaluable among a family OF
children-it will prevent their suffering from
too much jolity. Parents may profit by this
advice, if they will but rightly consider it,
Carpet Bag.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-22

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY. The anniversa-
ry of this Society was held in New York on
Thursday, at the Tabernacle, which was crowd
ed to its utmost limits, and more than usual
interest manifested in its proceedings. Hon.
Theodore Frelinghuysen presided. We gather
the following facts from the Treasurer's report /:
During the past year. one of the Vice Presi-
dents, Isaac Barrow has been removed by death.
The number of new auxiliaries for the same is
63. The receipts of the year from all sources,
have been $276,SS2 So. This sum, including
legacics, is somewhat less than the income Of
the previous year, but excluding legacies, a
very iuctuating item, it is larger by $3.50 IS.
The number of Bibles and Testaments issued
the past year is 592 ,452. making total since
the formation Of the society of 1872 ,967 copies.
Several resolutions were offered and eloquent
ly advocated by several able speakers, includ-
ing distinguished clergymen and others.