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The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

INFLUENCE OF A NEwsPAPER.-A school
teacher who has been engaged long time in
his profession, and witnessed the influence Of
a newspaper upon the minds Of family Of
children, writes to the editor Of the ogdens-
burg Sentinel as follows: .
"I have found it to be universal fact with
out exception, that those scholars Of both sex
es and Of all ages, who have had access to
newspapers at home, when compared with
those who have not, are
1. Better readers, excelling in pronunciation
and emphasis, and consequently read more uns
derstandingly.
9. They are better spoilers and define words
with greater ease and accuracy.
3. They obtain practical knowledge OF ge-
opraphy, In almost half the time it requires
Others. a. the newspaper has made them fa-
miliar with the location Of the important pla-
ces, nations, their Governments and dOings on
the globe.
A. They are better grammarians, for having
become so familiar with every style, In the
newspaper, from the commonplace ADVERTISE
ment to the finished and classic Grafton Of the
statesman, they more readily comprehend the
meaning Of the text, and consequently anal,
we its construction with accuracy. eFi
5. They write better compositions, usiHg
better language, containing more thoughts,
more clearly and cOnnectedly expressed.
6. Those young men who have for years
been readers Of the newspapers, arc always
taking the lead in the debating society, exhib+
iting a more extensive knowledge upon great
or variety Of subjects, and expressing their
views with greater nuency, clearness and cor
rectness in their use Of languages. 2'N
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

STATISTICS OF MUSCULAR PowER.
has the power Of initiating every motion but
that of flight. To effect these, he has, in ma
turity and health, sixty bones in the head,
sixty in his thighs and legs, siXty-two in his
arms and hands, and sixty-seTen in his trunk.
He has also four hundred and thirty-four mus
cles. His heart makes sixty -four pulsations
in minute, and therefore three thousand
eight hundred and forty in an hour, ninety
two thousand one hundred and sixty in day.
There are also three complete calculations Of
his blood in the short space Of an hour. In
respect to the comparative speed Of animated
beings and of impelled bodies, it may be re-
marked that size and construction seem 10
have little influence, nor has comparative
strength, though one body giving any guam
tity OF motion to another, is SAID to lose so
much of its own. The sloth is by no means
small animal, and yet it can travel only fifty
PAGES in day; worm crawls only five inch
es in fifty seconds; but lady bird can fly
twenty million times its own length in an
hour. An elk can run mile and a half in
seven minutes; an antelope a mile in min
ute; the wild mule of Tartary has a speed even
greater than that; an eagle can fly eighteen
leagues in an hour. and Canary falcon can
even reach two hundred and fifty leagues in
the short space of sixteen hours. A violent
wind travels sixty miles in an hour; sound,
eleven hundred and forty two English feet in
a second. .-BNcke.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12
NUMBER 43.


How TO BE MIsERABLE.-Sit at the window
and look over the way at your neighbof's ex-
cell lent mansion which he has recently built
and paid for, and sigh out, "Ohl that I were a
rich mani"
etangry with your neighbor and think you
have not friend in the world. Shed tear
or.two; take a walk in,the burial ground con-
tiuually saying to yourself, when shall be
buried here2'
Sign a note with friend and never forget
your kindness. and every hour in the day w6is-
per to yourself, 'l wonder if he viii pay that
motel Think everybody means to cheat you.
Closely scrutinize every bill you take and
doubt its being genuine till you have put the
owner to great deal of trouble. Believe
every dime passed to you is but a sixpence
crossed, and express your doubts about getting
rid of it if you do take it.
Never accommodate if You can help it.
Never visit the sick and afflicted, AID never
give farthing to the poor.
Grind the faces Of the poor and the unfOr-
tunate.
Brood over your misfortunes, your lack of
talent. and believe that at no distant day you
will come to want. Let the poor house ever
be in your mind, with all the horrors Of pow
erty and distress.
Then you will be miserable-if we may SO
speak--to your hearts content-sick at heart
and at variance with all the world.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

compensation for these demands. The Com
mite Of Claims brought in bill to carry into
q feet tAe Seeretary' 4 report.
We have already exceeded the space allow
ed Tor these "brief sketches" We can there
fore only say, that it was nearly ten years, be-
fore the bill finally became law, although it
repeatedly passed both Houses of Congress -
The most violent opposition it met with, was
from the delegation in Congress from the state
OF New York, with few honorable exceptions
On the final passage Of the bill in 1916,
the journals Of the Senate will show that
both the Senators from New York voted against
it; though it passed the Senate by msjority
of IL votes.
The journals of the House of Representa-.
tives for 1876, will also show that when the
bill finally passed that body, that ont Of 81
members from the State Of New York, only
) Of that number voted for the bill. When
this bill for the relief Of the heirs of Fulton
was under discussion in the House of Rep
resentatiVes, the American Aristides, tie
Venerable sage of Quincy, (whose death the
nation has since mourned,) rose in his seat,
and stated to the House that he had thorough
ly examined the bill and the proof in support
Of it, and the claim was founded bot, in law
and justice, and that it was disgracn to the
nation that it had not long before been paid
The conduct of the New York delegation in
Congress, at one time elogizing Fulton char
acter and extolling his public services ,and af-
terwards refusing bread to his children, re-
minds us Of an eplgram written years past by
o French physician, entitled the Doctor with
three faces, which is thus translated:
Three faces wears the Doctor-when first sought
An Angel's-and Gods, the cure half wrought;
But when the cure complete he seeks his fee,
The Devil, then, looks less horrible than he"
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

PIONEER INCIDENT. in the early settle
ment Of the country bordering on the Ohio
river, 1t was often necessary for the security
of the Stations that scouts or rangers should
be sent out to ascertain whether the Indians
then exceedingly hostile-were lurking about
in the different neighborhoods. Prudence and
bravery, with perfect knowledge Of Indian
habits were essential requisites in the selection
Of the rangers. In these dangerous entepris-
es none oftener shared than the late Gov. Nc
Arthur, Of Chillicothe and Samuel S. Davis,
now living in the vicinity Of Columbus. In
one Of their excursions, on the south side OF
the Ohio river, near the present town Of Ports
mouth, having, as they supposed, ascertained
there were no Indians in that region, they con :
cluded on their return to the station, to hunt
| for deer; for this purpose they went in search
| of click, " and after finding it, lay, within
| twenty or thirty yards Of it. They had not
been there long, when four Indians came to
the lick, each with rifle on his shoulder
| The situation of the rangers was one which
required equal prompitude Of decision and ac-
tion; Macarthur took deliberate aim at one Of
the IndiBns and fired. Two Of the others in
stantly leveled their rifles at him, fired and
missed. Davis, in the meantime, was engag-
ed in hand to- contest with the remainining
one. One of McArthur's foes, with that ra-
pidity Of thought for which the Indian is said
to be celebrated, instantly caught up the rifle
Of the dead Indian, took more steady aim,
ired, and struck the powder horn under the
arm Of Macarthur, blowing the powder horn to
pieces. In this dilemma nothing remained
but flight; and calling to Davis, who by this
time had disengaged himself from his enemy,
they commenced rapid retreat; Davis with
his loaded rifle preventing the too near ap-
proach Of the Indians who vainly attempted
to draw his lire. They both finally escaped
without further injury. .--Cist'S AdUertiser.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

CoNscIENTIoUs.-Dr JOHNSON, when in in
digent circumstances, as was not unfreqUent-
ly the case, was offered Rectory if he would
enter into orders. But this great man, SEN
sible,, as is supposed of the asperities of his
temper, declined it, saying, 81 have not the
requisites for the office, and | cannot in my
conscience shear the flock which l am unable
to feed." Well would it have been for the
Church of Christ, had all who have entered
her ministry been equally conscientious.
But It's almost useless at this time Of day
to talk about, e0NScientioRsneSS in the leaders
of the Church. "Plase yer Riv'rence," said
Paddy to the parson one day on his 1.-THE col-
lecting tour, with a posse of constables to
assist him, ''plase yer Riv renee, Judy's list
been put to bed of her tenth child, had mt ye
better take THAT, tooP" With holy look Of
clerical contempt, the parson ordered the rob
berry wagon to drive on. He had Just taken
the poor mans tenth pig-tenth babies not
being; cauonical. Poor Paddy no wonder
thou rebellest But, we fOrgOt-'tis the
"Church Of Christ II And the Church can
do no wrong.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

A HUGGIEG ScRAPE.-" Acorn the Boston
correspondent of the New York Spirit OF the
Times, tells the following story:
&c A few days since some OF the bloods,'
residing at Nahant, had rare sport. A num-
ber of the friends Of the Maine liquor law,
with posse of constables, proceeded to Drew's
Hotel, for the purpose Of seizing quantity OF
the enemy that steals away mems brains,
and that wag of fellow, Sam. Loring,
whilOm of the fremont, getting wind of the
intended proceeding, and having the fear Of
the law before his eyes, resolved not to break
| the peace Of the Commonwealth himself, nor
| allow the inmates Of the hotel to do 80 by any
avert act, yet he was still desirous Of giving
| the party an affeetiouate recepionl Conse-
ouently, he summoned all the scrub women
about the house, (sOme fifteen lusty Irish
| women, land agreed to give them three dollars
each il they would allow themselves to bI
covered from head to foot with soft soap aut
grease and Immediately upon the informer
and pimps entering the house, each one wa
to seize her man, and commence embracing
him in the most affectionate manner, Il
which they oil at once agreed. Sam. imme'
diateIy gave each woman thick coating o.
bacon grease, and over that covered thick
, coat of mustard and molasses; and thus array.
! ed and bedaubed, they awaited the arrival Of
their expected visitors, whom, upon entering
the rotunda of the Otel, were each instantly
seized by stout, well creased Irish woman,
with hug that nearer resembled that OF 9
fulI grown She bear than any thing eles that /
can describe. The party soon began to cry
Decavi, and beg for their lives, whic h were
SPARED them, but not until they were well
i bedaubed with heterogeneous mixture, not
the most agreeable in smell or appearance,
and as they sneaked out Of the back door,
looked like individuals resolved never again
to attempt seizing liquor until they had be-
come satisfied there were no CREASED women
about"
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

Il -
ior lantern, and to sec il his father had re-
turned upon which Joe Ferris laughed all "a
himself, and advised the younger Smith to be
sure and bring the old man, il he was any
where to be found. t-. "t... :
"HallOp cried Bill Hodges, ''the granary
door is open-the thief has broke outl'Si 8'
Increase came back filled with consterna-
tiOn--JOe Ferris was no less surprised. The
strange events of the night were involved in a
deeper mystery than ever, when the elder
Smith having heard the approach Of increase
and his companions made his appearance with
q light. aa ~
Halo, neighborl" cried Joe Ferris, "what
is all this hubbub about? Increase has been
telling us about thieves" r.s
81 declare, father, said the younger Smith,
"after you shut me up for the thief, / shut up
a real thief, and left him in my place.
81 knew it, your mother told me, - replied
the elder Smith; ''and when came to letyOu
out
80, see it alIl'' grOaned Increase, che got
"Yes and shut me up"
"And how did you get out2"
"Why, the thief's wife had the kindness TO
come and break the lock-"
So saying, the elder Smith held the lantern
up to the face Of Ferris, who turned CHASTITY
wEite, and trembled as if he had been in, an
ague fit.
The whole affair was now explained to the
astOnishment of everybody in general, and Joe
in particular, who was too much astonished to
make any resistance, while Increase and his
companions were tying his hands behind him.
Ferris and his wife were accommodated
with lodgings in Mr.. Smiths house that
night; and on the following day a search hav-
ing been instituted, and all sorts Of goods
found on Joe's premises, they were both COM
mitted to Jail TO await their trial.
What their sentence was, when convicted of
the crime charged against them, have quite
forgotten, but It is certain that the good peo-
pie Of Smithville were troubled no more with
the mysterious Disappearance Of their goods
and chattels, and thatthe Smiths remembered
with peculiar satisfaction, the manifold mis-
takes committed on the night Of their adven-
lures with the robbers,
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

SoMs English people were visiting an elegant
private garden at Palermo, Sicily and among
the little ornamental bRildings they caneto
one uDon which was written s'non aperita,''
that IS "don't open. This prohibition on
ly served 10 excite curiosity, and they very
.forcible let Of water vas sqnirted full in their
iaces-a very just, though not very severe
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

Dow, JR.' IS FAITH.-I believe that kicking
against custom and splitting IN the face Of
fashion are futile and foolish endeayors. ~
Both may need dcorrectiOn-but they must and
will have their own way.
I believe that il the Devil be the father Of
liars, he has plaguy large family to look af-
ter. and that 1t Is rapidly increasing.
l believe girls are like kittens--gently
smooth them the right way, they rub and
pnFr most affectionStely I; but give them the
contrary brush, and their backs are up in the
most disdainfnl manner, They like to be kiss
ed, but sham q delicacy about the operation,
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

Moss, The daughter Ol En0eh. wa not
married until she gas five hundred and eight
years oldt Don't despair, old gals, some
hope yet.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

A Heavv Boaas. lit is stated that Ttpo
MiIIioas of dollars have beenl Offered By one
Of the Wealthiest citizens to the New York
Common Council, for the right to construct q
railway through Broadway.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12
"a CINCI MATT, o. FRIDAY, -NoVEMBERI2, 1862.


VIA great sleg the men 7pr0ceedea q oueal
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-07-08
Colonization.
SPECTATOR.

\ meeting OF the trends Of Colonization
was held in Fayette, on the 4th of July,
for the purpose Of promoting the humane
and noble objects Of that institution.
On motion of VIM. T, Lucky, Benjamin
Smith was called to the Chair, and W. T.
Davis Was appointed Secretary.
After prayeR very interesting and lnstruc-
tive addresses were delivered by Rev. w
T. Lucky, Rev. J. W. McGarvey and Rev
Noah Flood, presenting the claims OF thi.
cause upon the patronage and support Of The
public, as a means Of removing from oul
own country population that must be inju
rious to ourselves and restoring them TO REQ
freedom in the land Of their fathers, o.
spreading the light and blessings Of Chris
tianity among the savage tribes of Africa
and as the only efiectual mode Of suppress
ing that inhuman traffic, the slave trade 4
collection for the benefit of the cause wa
taken up.
BENZ. SMITH. Chm'n.
w. T, DAVIS, Sec'y,
I5@Thanks 10 NANso>, Of the Jewett. 10
river iavors.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-07-08
For the Glasgow Times.


Mn. ED1roR With q. good many others,
we had the pleasure of attending the recent;
Examination of the pupils of this institutional
and without unmerited compliment Or adu-,,
lation to the young ladies or hattery to thci
Teachers, say, that we have rarely, if ever
attended an institution of This character
where the Examination was more thorough
and rigid, that was less subject to objection
OF that gave more general satisfaction to a,
large and intelligent audience.
From the little A L G scholars TO the
Misses in their ''teenS," who frequently rel
galed the audience with beautiful songs ac-
companied by music on the Piano Forte,
they exhibited proficiency highly mcrito-
rious showing an indofatigable industry
and undoubted competency in their teachers
1t is proper to remark there there is con-
nected with the institution, preparatory
department for small scholars under the
immediate care Of Miss J.. Dunnica, a
Young lady well qualified and admirably
suited to this Juvenile department-which
was fully shown by their progress in spell
ing, reading and the elementary principles
Of Geography; and the lady like grace with
which they mounted the rostrum, and before
a large audience sweetly sung The little
poney."
The young ladies' further advanced under
the immediate instruction Of DR.. Savage and
his accomplished Lady, received proicen-
CIV in their several studies from Arithmetic
and English Grammar to the polite accom-
plishments Of drawing, painting and music
of which their parents may justly feel q
cOmmendable pride.
The Examination in English history, My
thology and Botany, exhibited a thorough
training Of the nursery Of one Of the mos;
important Of the mental faculties. In In
,cllectual Arithmetic, and Analysis of Ian
guage with which we were highly delighted
and agreeably entertained, they evinced ;
progress rarely attained in SO short Il time.
Upon the whole we look upon it as an in.
stitution that would do honor to older places
and well worthy the patronage of any CON.
munity.
We know that sometimes distance lend,
enchantment to the VIEW and many sup
pose that their daughters cannot be educate.
in the far west in those mental attain
ments and polite accomplishments, which
impart so much grace and dignity to the ic
male character, and in order to the full de
velopment of all their mental and moral fac
ulties, they unjust finish their education" il
Eastern cities; we admit that this was tn,
case in earlier days, but with due Difference
s to opposing opinions we say that Glasgow
NOR furnishes an Institution of female
learning, under its present instructors, wei
worthy Of the pride and patronage Of tn
people in whose vicinity it is located, an,
with the facilities of extending TIE beauti
ful Edifcc and arrangements for additions
teachers to meet the wants Of the institution
may be made equal 10 any Eastern seminar
fully adequate to meet the demands, an
satisfy the desires of the most refined an
tastidious community.
SPECT ATDR
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-07-08

Important to Merchants and their Customers.
D. DeHAVEN & CO.,

sar=-S- Would respectfully notify Deal o..
tizss5S5ers that they constantly keep on ~
7ssshand every description Of the best I'm
ported and Domestic Liquors, particularly Whs-
Key, such as On RovRBoN, ONO and MoNoNGA-
HEN and all other FANCY BRANDS suited to the
marlst.
Since they have opened the REcTrrYING EsTAn-
LtsulIENT, the demand for Nhiskey Vi the 4" Blar'
Horse Brand" has so increased, that they have
been compelled 10 put up another set Of Rec,fycr.
in order TO supply their increasing custom.
The generality Of whisky from distiileries con.
tain large quantities of Nerdigrs. Alkalies anC
other substances decidedly injurious and accord
ing 10 the usual mode OF rectifyug, much OF thi.
remains, together with the almost invariable use o.
tdrugs'' to give ''proof,' which are known to b,
poisonous by all who have any acquaintance viii
the process.
Our plan of rechfying is original, and difren
from all others that we are acquainted witt: al,
we are determined to supply to wholesale dealer
Ian article superior 10 any brought 10 the me- zet
lat less than st. Louis prices with The cNpe..a o
Whiskey Of the BLACK IErHe
BRAND," which is warranted 10 be free from al
foreign substances. and the various mEuri,ie
(which are found in whisky. or Intentionally use
lin its manufacture. June II. lS52-tf.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-07-08
Last Moments Of Henv CLAW.


JlAllt
The attendant upon Mr.. Clay yesterday
1afternoon, saw that change had takenl
place indicating breaking up of his system;
at night he was called but his mind wan-
.dered, and in low and distinct voice he
named his wife, son and other relatives I'M
Ia disconnected manner. The Rev Dr.
Butler offered his services to watch during
Ithe night, but it was deemed unnecessary.
ION his last interview with DIR. Butler, the
sdying man expressed entire patience, resig-
nation and confidence in lis Redccmer.--
This morning he continued perfectly tram
You'll though exceedingly feeble, and mani
Tested a disposition to slumber. About J
O'Clock he asked for some cool water, which
he was in the habit Of taking through sill
liver tube; on removing the tdbes from his
imouth, he seemed to have more Officially IN
Swallowing thanp previously; heturned 70 his
son and said, don't leave me. Soon after
he motoned TO hayellis shirt-collar opened,
sand then added 81 am going soon" and Sc
,renely breaihed his last
The exact tuncof his death was seventeen
minutes past eleven. lie had been SO low
stor the three previous days as to be scarcely
/ liable TO converse with his son, or with the
Rev. Mr.. Butler. No one was present al
! the time except his son Thomas Hart Clay
I land Gov. Jones, of Tennessee. His has
moments were calm and quiet. He seemed
in full possession Of all his faculties, and ap-
sparently suffering but little. His counte;
.nance TO the last indicated full knowledge
sof his condition. He had long since made
| every preparation for death Civ ng his sor
sull instructions as to the disposition of his
| body, and settlement OF his worldly affairs.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-07-08
Administration Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigne,
y has obtained from the County Court Of How
ard county. letters Of administration, on the esa
of Thos J. Harvey, decd, bearing date May 22d
1852.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are requisite
to make immediate payment, and those havin
claims against il. to present them properly autheu
tcated within one year from the date of said letter
or they may be precluded from having any beucf
of said estate; and if not presented in three year
will be forever barred
JOHN HARVEY, Administrator.
July 1, 1852. --3w.