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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

I OmeIN or uNoLE SAM. Much learning and
research have been exercised in tracing the origin
I Of odd names and old sayings, which taking their
rise in some tritling occurrence or event easily ex-
planned or well understoodfor a time, vet in the
course ofyears, becoming involved in mystery as
sumes nm importance equal at least to the skill and
ingenuity required to explain or trace them TO their
origin, The Swan with two necks," the "Bull aud
mouth" "all in my eye Betty Martin" aud many
others, are out of the character--and who knows
but hundred years hence some learned commen-
tator may puzzle his brains 10 furnish some ingeni
GUS explanation of the national appelation placed
at the head of this article To aid him, therefore
in his research, will state the facts rs they occur
red under my own eye
Immediately after the declaration Of war with
England Ebert Anderson, Esq, Of this city, then
contractor, visited Troy on the Hudson, where
was concentrated, and where he perchased large
quantity of proyisons-beei, pork sc, The in
spectoH of those articles at that place were Messrs
Ebenezer & Samuel Wilson, The latter invariably
known as Uncle SAM in person had charge Of
a large number of worllmen, who on this occasion
was busy in oyerhauling the provisions perchased
by the contractor for the army The casks were
marked +. A.--U. s. This work fell to the lot
Oh Y htttuouS ltlbN III tllt clllltol pl tne McSSS.
Wilson's, who, on being asked by some of the
fellow-workmen the meaning Of the mark (tor the
letters u, S. for United States were then most en-
tirey new to them,) said he did not know, unless
il meant E}ber 1aderSoR and Uncle Sam"-alu-
ding expressly to Uncle Sam Wilson. The joke
took among the workmen and passed currently
and Uncle Sam being present, was occasionally
rallied by them on the increasing extent of his
possessions.
Many of these workmen being of character
Stood for powder" were found shortly
following the recruiting drum, and pushing to-
wards the frontier lines, for the double purpose of
meetingt the enemy, and eating the provisions they
had abored to put in good order Their old jokes
Of course accompanied them and before the first
war ended this identical one appeared in print
1t gained favor rapidly, till it penetrated and was
recognised in every part Of the country, and will,
no doubt, continue so long as the United States
remains nation. ltorignated precisely as above
stated and the writer of this article distinctly re-
collects the remarking, at the time il first appeared
in print, to person who was equally aware Of It's
origin, how odd it would be if this silly joke orig
mating in the midst Of beef pork, pickle mud,
salt and hoop poles, eventually became a national
IN Y Gaz
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

The HousHoLD OF SyMpArnY.-Ha Happy, thrice
happy, the families in whose narrow circle no heart
can grieye or rejoice alone--no glance no smile
can be unreturned-and where friends say 10 each
other daily, with actions rather than words,p Thy
joys, thy happiness, mine Toe" Beautiful is the
quiet-home, which protecting encoses the weary
pilgrim ofearth, which collects around its friendly
blazing hearth, the old man leaning on the staff
the strong middle aged man, the loving wife.
and happy children, who dance and sport around
in their earthly heaven,and who finish day passed
in innocence, with grateful prayers upon their
smiling lips.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

Discoveries or THE LAST HALF CESruRY.-
There has beenno period since the commence
ment Of the worldin which so many important
discoveries, tending to the benefit of mankind.
were made as in the last half century. Some OF
the most wonderful results of human intellect
have been witnessed in the last fifty years. Some
of the grandost conceptions Of genius have been
perfected II is remarkable how the mind of the
world has run into scientific investigation and
what achievements It has effected in that short
period. Before the year 1900 there was not a
single steamboat in existence and the application
OF steam TO machinery was unknown. Fulton
launched the iirst steamboat in 1907 Now there
are three thousand steamboats, trayersng the wa
ters of America, and the time saved in travel is
equal to seyentyper cent. The rivers Of every
country in the world nearly, are trayersed by
steamboats,, In 1900 there was not single rail-
road in the world. In the United States alone
there is now S706 miles OF railroad. cost.sp
s286,000000 to build, and about $4,000 miles
Of railroad in England and America. The loco
motive will now travel in as many hours. a dis
tance which in 1900 required as many DAYS TO ac-
complish In 1900 it took weeks to convey intel
lgence between Philadelphia and New Orleans:
now IT can be accomplished in minutes through
the electric telegraph, which only had its begin
ming in 1913.
Voltaism was discovered in March 1900; the
electro magnetic in 1921. Electro typing was
discovered only few years ago. Hoes printing
press, capable Of printing 10000 copies an hour,
is very recent discovery, but of the most impor-
tant character Gass light was unknown in 49,
90; now every city and town of any pretence are
lighted with it, and we have the announcement
of still greater discovery, by which light, heat
and motive power may be all produced from wa
ter, with scarcely any cost Dagucrre eommuni-
,ated to the world his beautiful inventions in 1929.
Gun cotton and chloroform are discoveries but
of afew years old Astronomy has added a num-
Der Of new planets to the solar system Agrcltu-
-a chemistry has enlarged the domain Of lnow-
sdge in that important branch Of scientific re-
earch, aud mechanics have increased the facilities
or production, and means Of accomplishing an
mount Of labor which far transceuds the ability
If united manual effort to accomplish. The tri-
lmphs achieved in this last branch Of discovery
md invention are enough 10 mark the last half
century as that which has most contributed 10
augment personal comforts, enlarge The enioyments
md add to the blessing Of man. What will the
iext half century accomplish! We may look
Or still greater discoveries; for the intellect Of man
5 awake exploring every mine Of knowledge, |
nd searching for useful information in every de- /
'artment Of art and industry.-PhA Ledger.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

I have noticed, says Washington Irving that a
married man falling into misfortune is more apt
to retrieve his situation in the world than single
one, chiefly because his spirits are softened and re-
ieved by domestic endearments, d selfrespeet kept
alive by finding that although MI abroad be dark
ness and humiliation vet there is still little world
Of love at home Of which he is monarch; where
as single man is apt to run TO waste and scll-neg-
lecti to fall to ruins, like deserted mansion, for
wapt Of inhabitants. have often had occasion to
mg the torttude with which women sustain the
mb6 overwhelming reverse Of fortune Those
drasuefs which break down the spirit of man, and
PROSTATE him in the dust seem to call forth all
the energies of the softer SEX and give such IN
trepdity and elevation TO their character, that at
times it approaches to sublimity. Nothing can
be more touching than to behold soft and ten
der female, who had been all weakness and de-
pendence, and alive to every trivial roughness,
while treading the prosperous path of life, sud
denly rising in mental force to be the comforter
and supporter Of her husband under misfortunes.
abiding with unshrinking trmness, the bitterest
blast Of adversely. AS the yiue which has long
twined its graceful foliage about the oak, and has
been lifted by it into sunshine, will, when the
hardy plant is rifted by the thunderboh cling
round it with its eatessiug tendrils, and bind up
its shattered boughs; so, too, il is beautifully or
daned by Providence that woman, who is the or
nament and dependent Of man in his happier
hours, should be his stay and soace when smit-
ten with dire and sudden calamity, winding hen
self into the rugged recesses of his nature, ten
dery supporting his dropping head, and binding
up his broken Heart
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13
The Fairy Wife.
AN APOLOGIZE.

: A merchant married Fairy IT,, v-as 60 ~, a.,
w. so earnest, so energetic and so loving that ne
heart was constrained towards him and sba o,ay,
: up her heritage in Faryland to accent the l6f .
woman.
They were married tbev were bannv and n,
early months plided away like the vanisbing mac,
aentry Of a dream.
Before the year was over he had returned T.
his affairs; they were important and PRESSING. and
occupied more and more of his time. But every
evening found him at her side. she felt the weari
ness of absence more than repaid by the deiobt
of his presence She sat at his feet and sane tc
him, and pratted away the remnant of care that
fingered on his mind.
But his cares multiplied, The bapniness oI
many families depended on him. His affairs were
vast and complicated, and thev kent him Longer
away from her. Allthe day while he was amidst
the bales of merchandise. she roamed ALONG the
banks of seouestered stream. weaving 6riobt
fancy pageantries. or deyisipc airy oavefies with
which to charm his troubled spirit. A brigbt
and sunny being, she comprebended NOTHING Of
care Life was aboundjng IN her She knew not
the disease of reflection; She felt not the perpex-
tiles of life-to lean the stream and beckon him
to lean after her. as he used in tbe lover dovs
] NHen SLe would conceal herself from HIM IN the
folds of water Glv-to tantalize and encbant him
with thousand coouetries this was her idea of
how they should live; and when he gently refus-
ed to join her in these child like gambols and told
her of theserious work that awaited him, she
raised her soft blue eyes to him in baby wond-
erment not comprehending what he meant
but acquiescing with a sigh because he said it.
She acquisced, but soft sadness fell upon her.
LIE 10 her was love; and nothing more. A soft
SADNESS soiell upon HIM. Life to HIM was love,
ana sQinethlhg more, and he saw with regret that
sue did not comprehend it. The wall of care,
raised Dy busy hands, was gradually shutting him
OUT lfoin her' II she visited HIM during the day
she found herself a hindrance and retired When
eale " net az SulSe'' ne came preoccupled
yHo 49, St AZ .I 'et' Iotlng MS ANXIOUS lace lie
f in rinqlet: on bsr noel ppd tiaso1 hor 'ilat nf
beseecbin9 ewes. Inf tLere vas san,otina, !, ~
ewes remote loot as r. his sonl mas afs, hs n
With other tbinos b;cb MAJ ha. lttl L,ut
most bnrst With '
She wouId steaI mn ~ hin, - 80 }o j l.
was absorbed in cadplat;ons apa tLsou.;no.
arms around his noel WOO bn, e., H. .S
smile reyeal;n, love IN H. ,rr, III
BRIGHTEN his oHxious face as for . moment
bo nusbod os;do tLa ,roulJ "a u ..r4oI luoiont IN
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

REMARKAnLE FEAT or Az ESoNg MAx.-A
Paris correspondent Of The Washington Repub-
lie relates the following occurrence a. having Ia
ken place on the Frence Northern Railroad Il
is an example Of the advantage that sometimes
arises from meeting opposition with bold front:
The passengers upon the northern Railroad
narrowly escaped Obstruction some days ago A
large cart, laden down by the weight Of an enor-
nous block Of stone had become fastened in
among the rails and the efforts Of the hor-
ses 10 disengage il were perfectly unavailing.-
The whistle Of the express train was heard IN the
distance. The WAGNER, determined 10 save his
horses at .east, cut the reins aud harness and
made oil. The engineer saw The obstacle, reyers-
ed the steam, and gave the signal f1r the brakes.
But the engine, which was a Cromptsr. refused 10
obey, and the machinist saw the utter impossible
ity of stopping il in time, 50 be put on TIE steam
again, and drove the train with full force upon
the terrible obstacle. The wagon was shivered to
atoms, and the stone sent flying in sphHters for
rods in all directions. The train was not thrown
of the track, and the passengers were unaware Of
any shock. They did not hear Of the danger
they had run iil they stopped at the next station
The engine was battered, but ia vitality was not
decreased. The engineer, whose coolness and de-
cision saved the pas-eugers. is Pole and viii be
the object q some tribute 0f gratitude from hc
company.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

Mhos D. NJ = II U Lcs
He wants a wife, and she must be
model of propriety;
A brilliant pattern-wise, discreet,
centre where all virtues meet:
Good-tempered, just, and always kind
As warm of heart as pure in mind;
Devoted, TENDER gentle, fair;
Accomplishments and culture rare:
Low-voiced, refined, with every grace
An angel half, in form and face;
A sweet harmonious, charming thing,
At his command to weep or sing
He wants a wifel--we'll advertise it,
Consents to wed-his friends advise i'll
He wants wife, with modest look,
Whose heart is like costly book,
Which he is proud and glad to own
Which can be read by him alone:
He wants her slender too and tall,
And fair as woman since the Fall;
Her eyes-it matters not the hue
He worships black-adores the blue;
Her hair must with her loving eyes,
Agree in shade, or compromise.
He wants her sensible and mild
In form woman-heart a child:
He wants wife-to love him blindly,
A partner he can govern kindly.
He wants a wife for neatness noted
For taste unquestionably quoted;
With wholesome pride a very little
OF self-conceit no jot nor title;
A harmless, guiltless vanity
He'll not object to, if it be
A soft desire that he should praise her
Indeed, in his esteem 'twould raise her;
He wants her to have youth and health;
He wants her to have beauty, wealth.
He wants a careful, prudent wife,
To share the nameless ills of life
No will but his may ever answer
A downright "yes"-not 'ff can, sirl"
He wants wife to nurse his joys
To school his girls and spoil his boys;
To make and mend their clothes, when able;
To sit as mistress at HIS table,
To boil his coffee, brew his tea,
To every household comfort see;
To hand his slippers make his bed,
To softly bathe his aching head;
To be as fond as she is weak,
And in all things his pleasure seek.
He wants a wife (poor, modest man,
Built on this grand and perfect plan;
He'll take her, then, for worse or better
Let us deyoutly hope-he'l get her
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

The PRoMPT MERCHANTS CLERK.-A CORES
pondent Of the London Youths Instructor, relate,
an anccdote, which Hunt transfers to the pages
Of the Merchants Magazine for the especial ben.
eft Of young men entering mercantile life:
Il once knew a man" said an eminent preach
er the other day, in a sermon 10 young men, 'that
was commencing life as a clerk One day his
employer said to him, Now tomorrow that car
gOof cotton must be got out and weighed, and
We must have a regular account Of it,
ale was a young man Of energy. This was
the first time he had been entrusted 70 superin-
tend the execution Of this work. lie made his
arrangements over night, spoke to the men about
their carts and horses and resolved 10 begin ear
ly in the morning, he instructed the laborers 10
be there at half-past four o'clock His master
comes in, and seeing him sitting in the counting
house. looks very black, supposing that his com
mands had not been executed.
81 thought" said the master, 'you were reques-
ted 10 get out that cargo this morning"
III is all DONE" said the young man, aand here
j. the account Of IT,"
lie never looked behind him from that mo-
ment-neyeri His character was fixed conf
dence was established. lie was found to be the
man 10 do the thing with promptness. lie very
soon came 70 be one that could not be spared; he
was as necessary 10 the firm as any Of the part
ners lie was a religious man, and went through
a lie Of great beneyolence, and at his death was
able % leave bis children an ample fortune, He
was not smoke 10 the eye nor vinegar to the
Teeth. but Just the contrary.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13
The Broken Household.
BY ALICE CAREY.


Vainly vainly memory seeks
Round our fathers knee,
Laughing eyes and rosy cheeks
Where they used to be;
OF the circle once so wide,
Three are wanderers, three have died
Golden haired and dewy-eyed,
Prattling all the day,
Was the baby first that died;
o, twas hard to lay
Dimpled hand and cheek Of snow
In the grave so dark and low.
Smiling back on all who smiled.
Ne'er by sorrow thralled,
Half a woman, half child
Was the next one called;
Then a grave mere deep and wide
Made they by the baby's side.
When or where the other died
Only heaven can tell,
Treading manhood's path of pride
Was he when he fell;
Happy thistles, blue and red.
Bloom about his lonely bed.
] am for the living three
Only left to pray,
Two are on the stormy sea;
Further still are they.
wanders one, his young heart dim
oftenest most pray for him
Whatsoe'r they do or dare,
Whereso'er roam;
Have them, Father, in thy care,
Guide them safely home;
Home, Oh, Father, in the sky
Where none wander and none die
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

a man at the north recently collected a large
-ooience to see him crawl into bottle. Afer
s'1ng his cash, he appologzed to the audience
~ ~ disappointing them, but said il was impossi-
NJ % Perform the feat, as he could not find bot
ns large enough.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

There's no use in coniending against the spirit
Of the age. If people won't jump into the cara
and pay their fare, they must be left behind to
travel on foot; and If traders and merchants won't
advertise in the newspapers they can't get rich.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

Seventy-fve thousand workmen, male and f.
male, IT j. said are employed in making boot. and
shoes is Massachusetts,. The value Of boots and
shoes made in that State during the year u t25.-
100000.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

When the venerable Pebbles worthy was in
New York he asked apipesmoking old Dutchmsn
the origin of the name q Tsmmsny Hall. Wy
you see" said Haus. 'ven the pebbles has amees-
ing in the Hall. II holds tam-rnany.-
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13
r.EzRNS.

For the paper Three DoVarsper annum in advance
F5r Dollars if payment is delayed till the end Of the
,osr No paper discontinued except at the option Of
The publisher, until arrearages are paid
Advertisements at the regular charge, will be one
dollar square Of lines or less for the first inser-
ton and fifty eents-for each subsequent one Legal
advertisements full rates
Orders from a distance must be accompanied with
the advance pay satisfactory references to insure
attention.
job Work of every description neatly and promptly
executed.
Yearly advertisements payable semi-annually in ad-
vance All Job Work must be paid for when delivered
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13
Hobbs and Chubb Again.


The London correspondent Of the Y. $. Gazette
says.
THE Directors ola well known insurance office
in Moorgate street. had assembled at their rooms
last week to hold an important meeting. When
the books and papers Of the company were cal
led for the secretary could not find the key of the
large vault where they were kept After an un-
successful search. Mr. Chubb, the maker Of the
large iron door and lock, was sent for, and was
asked if be had key that would open the lock.
lie replied in the negative. He was then asked
if he could pick the lock. He again replied in
the negative, and rather Indignantly withal, at the
insinuatng that his celebrated locks could be pick
edl The director asked what was 10 be donel
Mr.. Chubb answered that the only method by
which Che book and papers could be procured
was TO cut the door down. The director would
not consent to such proposition, and Mr.. Chubb
left the premises. a messenger was dispatched TO
Cheapside for the American, Hobbs, who sent one
Of his workmen, with instructions to take an inn
preston in wax of the keyhoe Of the lock. The
man departed, and in few minutes returned
with the impression Mr. Hobbs then selected a
few simple Instruments and accompanied his
workman 10 the insurance Office. After operating
on Chubbs lock ten minutes only, the bolt was
turned, the door was opened, and all the books
and papers were placed before the Board Of Di-
rectors, 10 their utter astonshment"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

ISDIASA.-1he new Senste COMPRISE / 8 ~higs
and "a democrats; the House 80 vhigs and 81
democrats. Democratic majority on JOINT ballot,
81. AU. {. Ssnator i b. be chosen bv ihis Leg
islziure. 70 fH the vacancy occasioned ~ The
death q Nr Whitcomb. democrzt
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

Biography IS useless which is not true. The
weakness Of character must be preserved however
insignificant or humble; they are the eraia Of ge-
mus, asd clear up the text
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

Coon CouxsEL-The following excellent ad-
vice is from the Wheeling Intelligenoer We
commend il 20 the notice q the business com
muniiy
II you wish to seH more goods this year than
you everdid before, advertise more. The unPar-
sileled success Of those merchants and traders,
who have kept their goods before the people Is a
lesson not 70 be disreganied by any one who de
pends upon the public patronage for living
The best customers are those who find out what
they want before they leave home; and thcse are
the ones who invariably lcck in the newspaper
n Sc where the article Is b he found
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13

No lcss than seven prisoners were arranged IN
court, in New York on Monday, for murder.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-13
POETRY.
He Wants a Wife.

BY MRS. s. NICHOLS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-23
A Great Chance.
For Purchasers of REAL EST

For PuTchasers Of REAL ESTATE.
TINE subscriber mas become the owner Of tract of
situated for House Lots and Manufacturing PURPOSES in
the southel part the cty,on Ca brd4 street, lead
ing from Whitney 5 Snu h Worcester lying on the
South side of said street. and the West side OF the
Providence Railroad, about midway between the city
Hall and the College OF the Hoy Cruss He is now lay
ing out the same aud offers for snle eligible building
lots on very accommodating terms, witt clear tie
He i'll Assoc We graluitousy fifty rods in eugh
and fsuIcient depth, suitably divided into lots to any
individuals or companies who will give satisfactory
bonds TO build the con- 70" Manufacturing purposes, and
to employ a reasonable OF aborers the prem
ses For further particua s. inquire of
novl9-dwn CALVIN FLAGG, Z Vine st.