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Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1852-01-29
THE FLORAL FEsTIvAL.

1ast Monday evening, vas seems such as
one likes to store away in one corner of the
heart, with a pleasant consciousness that it is
destined to be brought forth frequently by meu-
CRY, in coming years, and gazed upon as you
would look on pleasing picture. 1t was hot
the gay arch, or the green cedar, or the bright
flowers, though these were all tasteful decora-
lions; It was not alone the white dresses, or the
pretty wreaths, or the handsome happy faces, or
even the beautiful music that we heard from the
sixty very young ladies'; or the pleased counte-
RANGES Of the crowded audience; but it was the
certainty that the hearts of FIVE hundred people
were beating qnicker at the same time with
freshened feelings Of delight.
BY the way, a very amiable and benevolent
young gentleman said to us very solemnly, that
evening know he was in raptures, for he
booked it," Would that all those pretty young
creatures mad but one neck, that might kiss
thsss all at oncel''-a parody, you know, on the
horrid wish Of the Roman tyrant; aud very ex-
travagant idea.
The Queen sang very sweetly and skilfully,
and we heard her admired on every hand.
The "EchO"-we hearit yetI--is fell so softly,
sweetly and naturally Onthe ear.
''Pretty Bird deserved to be repeated, as il
was-and the little singer merited the admiration
awarded to her.
Laughing May" had to be sung three times.
Il rang out SO joyously, that we know it touched
chords in many heart there that right, which
had been scared over by care, long years ago.
We can't particuiarize any more; but for three
weeks training, the performance of all the
girls was certainly astonishing, and reflected
infinite credit on the teacher, Mr.. PACKARD
OF course we must have another Floral Festival;
Mr.. PAoKARD should by all means be encour-
aged to take up second school.
We cannot close this hurried notice without
inserting very sensible remark Mr.. PAcKARp
made to the audience:-"Only get on the right
side Of children" said he, "and you ma make
what you will Of them"
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1852-01-29

WING STATE CONVENTION.
This Convention viii be held in St. Lou
is, on the third Monday in April next.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1852-01-29

MARION COUNTY CONVENTION
Will be held at Palmyra on the frs,
Monday in April next.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1852-01-29
DisG

en- IN THIS city, on the 25th inst, Robert
O0u"ie' ia the sist year of his age,
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1852-01-29
ds.s The DanvilIe Hey,Id bas uder;l -

test WINCH vii Soon open in this State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-04-28

~ Punch says it is fearful to reflect
how many persons rush into matrimony
totally unp:ep pared for the awful change
that awaits them A man may take
wife at twenty one, before he knows the
difference between chip and LeghorP:
We would no more grant marriage Il
cense TO any body, simply because he
was Of age, than license On that ground
only, TO practice as an aPothecary. Hu3;
bands ought to be educated. We would
like TO have the following questions put
TO young and Inexperienced persons
about to marry /: Are you aware Of
the price Of coal and candles? Do you
know which is more economical. the aitch
bone or the round How far, young man.
will leg of mutton go in small family
How much dearer now, is silver than
German ware? Do you know the price
of four-poster Declare. If you can,
rash youth, the sum per annum that bon
nets, wells, caps, ribbons, flowers. pele-
rines, cardinals, cuffs, gloves, corsets,
bustles, Scc., would probably come 10 in
a lump? If unable TO answer these IN
qulries, we would strongly advise you &c
60 back to school!'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-04-28
From the Aa,erican Temperance Magazine.
MORALRIGHT TO DRINK AND SELL
SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS.
BY REV. THEo. L. cUYLER.

No man has a moral right to do any
action, or to pursue any course, the in
Auence of which is certainly, and inev-
itably hurtful to his neighbor- |
have right to do many things which
as a man of principle [ ought not to do.
[ have legal right to do many things
which would be hurtful to myself-such
as the consumption of opium, or even
the taking of arsenic. But | have nc
moral right to commit this self f-destruc
tion.
have the legal right 10 attend the
theatre occasionally or regularly. There
is no civil law TO forbid my entering
that ensnaring place of entertainments
No policemen stands guard to repel me
no officer of justice dares to eject m
while my conduct is orderly and quiet
But as minister of Gods word, I hav
no moral right to 60 there, not merel
because I may see and hear there wha
shall polute my memory for days an
years, but because that whole garnist
ed and glittering establishment, with il
bewild dering attractions, is TO many
young man a chandeliered and GRIN
soned hell. the very yawning melstro
Of mortal death. The dollar which
give at the entrance is my contribution t
5 wards sustaining an establishment who.
; dark foundations rest ON the murdure
souls of thousands of my fellow men,
Their blood stains its wall, and from II
!, seats of that pit they have gone dow
e to lower pit, where no sounds of mir
!, ever come. And now, ] ask, you VII
e right | have to enter place where Il
IT tragedies that are played off before I
l. by painted men and women are as not
i. ing to the fearful tragedies Of ruin
d souls that are enacted in all parts of Il
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-04-28

FoR HoUsEKEEPERs-EvER TAFFY.-
Take quarter Of a pound Of fresh butter;
pot it into a pipkin. and melt it over a gentle
fire; then add half a Puund of brown sugar !;
stir them well together, and keep Them over the
fire for ten or twelve minutes or until some Of
The mixture, dropped into cnd water. sets hard.
It may then be poured oat into lin mouids, or
on sheet Of writing paper with the edges
folded up, previously rubbed With butter
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-04-28

their singing and laughter at the sigh,
OF my agony, and we swept on and on,
gliding with glass wheels over the glass
railroad, every moment coming nearer
10 the bend which formed an angle with
the road, far, far, in the distance
i Who are these?' I cried at last poin-
ting to the dead in the coffins.
I These are persons who made this trip
before u.s. replied one Of the gsyest per-
sons near me.
What tripp I asked.
Why the trip we ars now making
The trip in these glass cars over this glass
railway was the answer.
Why do they lie along the road each
one in his coffin?'
| was answered with whisper and
half laugh, which froze my blood.
They were dashed to pieces at the
end ofthe railroad said he whom adj
dressed. You know the railroad termi-
mates at an abyss, that is without bottom
focks, As each car arrives at the end,
it precipitates its passengers into the a.
byss. They are dashed to pieces against
the rocks, and their bodies are brought
up here and placed in cofins as a wal
ming to other passengers, but no one
minds it, we're SO happy on the glass
railroad
[ can never describe the horror with
which these words inspired ne.
What is the name Of this railroad ?
/ asked.
The person whom l addressed replied,
in the same low voice
It is the railroad Of Habit. 1t is very
easy to get into one of these cars, but
} very hard to get out. For once in these
: cars, everybody is delighted with the soft
gliding motion. The cars move so gen
$ tie! Yes, it is q railroad of Habit, anc
with glass wheels We are whirling ovel
the glass railroad towards the fathomles'
4 abyss. In a few moments we'll b'
$ there, and then they'll bring our bodie
n and put them in collins as a warning t
:, others, but nobody will mind it, will
n they -
n | was choked with horror I strug
gled for breath-made frantic efforts t
e leap ftom the cars, and in the struggl
h awoke.
r | knew il was only dream, and ye
:. whenever l think of it, can soc tn;
n loug line Of cars moving gently over tn
OF glass railroad. | can see the cars f;
/? ahead, as they are turning the bend
ty the load. I see the dead in their coffin
O. clear and distinct-oti either side OF tt
as road, and while the laughter and singir
ID Of the gay and happy passengers resoun
ch ed in my ears, only see those cold fac,
r. Of the dead, with their CLASSY eyes u
h. lifted, and their frozen hands upon the
IS. shrouds.
lis 1t was horrible dream.
rs, And the Bard's changing features al
ue frightening eyes. attested the emoti'
which had been aroused by the me
ne memory Of the dead.
he 1t was horrible dream. A long ira
of glass cars, gliding over glass railws
rry ireighted with youth, beauty, and mus
lin while on either hand are stretched
We victims Of yesterday, gliding over
ng railway of Habit, towards the fathomls
Ter abyss.
There was moral in that dream.
pv Reader, are you addicted to any sin
lly habit? Break it off, ere you dash agaiI
ms the rocks!
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-05-01
Gems Of Thought.

The mind may be overburdened; like the body,
it is strengthened more by the warmth of exercise
than of clothes.
Uneasy and ambitious gentility is always spuri-
Gus gentility. The garment which one has long
worn never sits uncomfortable.
He that blows the Goals in quarrels he has moth
ing to do with, has no right to complain if spark
fly in his face.
If you wish for care, perplexity and misery,
be selfish in all things; this is the short read to
trouble.
The forms and ceremonies of politeness may be
dispensed with, in measure, in the relaxations
and intimaces of ones own fre-side, but kind
attentions never
The heaviest fetter TINT ever weighed down the
limbs of captive, is as the web of gossamer,
compared with the pledge of the of honor
The wall of stone and the bar of iron may be
broken, but his plighted word never
Childhood is like mirror, catching and reflect
iny images all around it. Remember that an i'm
pious, profane or vulgar thought may operate up
on Young heart like careless spray of water
thrown upon polished steel, staining it with rus
that no after effort can effect.
never knew one who was in the habit OF scol
ding able to govern family. What makes peo
pie scold The want of self-government. How
can they govern others Those who govern vel
are generally calm. They are prompt and reso
| lutte, but steady and mild
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-05-01
Another :" Ism "--Reyision of the Bible.

We observe from the last South Western Bap-
tist that Convention assembled in Memphis,
Tenn, on the 5th inst, composed of clergy of
the Baptist Church and others in favor. of revi-
sion of the Bible. We subjon condensed ac-
count of its organization, &c, from the Baptist,
which paper, by the way, opposes the whole
scheme, and rejoices that but one member from
Alabama was present, and he went in at late
hour" We suppose this may be termed spe-
cies of &c Young America, +" in Ecclesiastics
Pursuant to notice extensively published in
the papers, a Convention of those friendly to re-
vision of the Bible assembled in the First Baptist
Church of Memphis, Tenn, April Cd, 1852.
The convention was called to order by the Rev.
J. l.. Waller, of KY, a member of the Provi-
sional Committee, and Mr.. Branham appointed
Secretary pro tenn. On taking the chair, and af-
ter impressive prayer by the Rev. DR.. III Clay
of New York, Mr.. Waller proceeded to state the
design and object of the meeting.
A committee of three were appointed to receive
and enrol the names of members whereupon the
names of more than ninety persons were presen-
ted-14 from KY, II from Missouri, Al from
Tennessee. 16 from Mississippi and the remainder
from other States. We notice with pleasure that
Alabama had but one representative, and that he
went in at a late hour.
ne cOmnllIIeS On nomination reported the IOl-
lowing names, officers of the society, which
were unanimously adopted
President.-Rev. j. l.. Waller, of Ky.
Vice President-S. w. Lynd D. D. of Ky.
J. Finley, L. l.. D., Tenn. ; A. Campbell, Va.
A. M'Clay, N, Y James Shannon, Mo-; H.
w. Middleton, Miss. T. Fannin, Tenn; D. L.
Russell, Mo-
secretaries-Rev w G. Crane, Miss; j. R.
Graves, Tenn; John Young, Ky; S. Dupuy.
On taking the chair permanently, Mr.. Waller
addressed the Convention in few feeling and
appropriate remarks
The committee on rules of deeorum reported
those of the United States Senate for government
of the Convention SO far applicable to its bust
ness.
"The President extended an invitation to al
of whatever church or even of no church, bu
who believed in the Inspiration of the Bible-he
believed the Bible to be every body's book. .
! The following gentlemen were appointed a com
mittee, with instructions to report Constitution
for the society, viz President D. R. Campbell
KY; Rev. S. S. Church, Mo. /; Rev P. S. Gayle
Tenn; Rev, DR.. Hall, Tenn. : President S. W
Lynd, Ky; Bro. NJ W. Philips, Miss; Rev
John Young, Ky; Rev. D. L. Russell, Mo.
President T. Fannin, Tenn.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-05-01
From Me ". o. Della.
Letter from Texas. =

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April, 49, 1852.
Editors Delta-The revolutionary movement On
this frontier may be considered by many people in
the United States as at end, but ere many
months roll around, the friends of Mexican liberty
will prove this to be mere groundless suppos-
ton Many rumors are afioat as to its object, and
so far as can understand, it is that there to
be certain political changes, among them the down
fall of Military tyranny, and the Supremacy OF the
civil and judiciary. There are many who are in
favor of separate Government, and a dismenber-
ment of the Mexican Union, but Gen. Carvaial
utterly dscaims all connection with any such pro-
ject | myselfthnk, from the ''signs of the times,
that all is favorable for either and that it all rests
with Carvaal The Mexican Government has
now sent orders to Avalos to raise the seige and
to enforce the tariff, from the present date. The
spatriots'' take it of course easy, they have nc
other way to help themselves. Would to God that
Arista, and his tool Avalos, would grind them
down to the very lowest degree of barbarity They
were the very first to make known their grievance
the very first to appoint Carvajal commander-in
chief del sEercito Le6ertador :" the very first t,
invite him to their city, together with large mum
Der of American auxiliaries, sending specia
messenger, notorious villain, Capistran, to Ca
margo to tender the invitation the very first T.
deceive on his arrival, and brand hmas .'trator'
and 'trobber," who was endeavoring to rob then
of their own. Avalos. no doubt, paid them well
and Capistran proved to be a good "pimp" and
mighty hero At all events, his master says Sc
There are heroes of all kinds and sexes on the Ri
| Grande in abundance.
i Dona Pope, Mexican senorita was robbed 9
about $500 the other day, by band of Mexica
robbers They have been caught and will b
brought to justice.
Avalos was, I understand, about to build FOL
i (for his auxiliaries) opposite Fort Brown, bu
like all other of his plans, it soon fzzled out.
Nothing has been done about the firing into th
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-05-01
CApIrAL.-The following capital hits occur in
speech delivered in the House on the Cd of March,

CApIrAL.-The following capital hits occur in 8
speech delivered in the House on the Cd of March,
by the Hon. A. G. Brown, of Mississippi
"Why sir, if l may be allowed, in this high
council place, to indulge in an anecdote, think |
can tell one illustrative Of the position of this
Union party, ard especially of the u Mon party of
my own State. There was an old gentleman who.
kept what was called the :. Union HOTEL A
traveller rode up and inquired whether be could
have breakfast. The landlord said, What will
you have p Well said he, 'I'l take broiled
chicken and coffee. I don't keep them: =
Let me have beef-steak and boiled eggs, then.
l don't keep them We'll, said the travel
Ter, never mind give me something to eat. =
don't keep anything to eat. Then,' said
the traveller, getting little out of patience, feed
my horse; give him some oats l don't keep
oats. Then give him little hay. I don't
keep hay. Well, give him something to eat
I don't keep anything for horses to eat Laugh
ter Then what the devil do you keep?
keep the Union Hotel Renewed laughter. l.
So with the Union party. They are for the TN
that to which nobody is opposed. They are con-
stantly trying to save the Union and are making a
great outcry about it, when in fact nobody has
sought or is seeking to destroy it. They keep the
Union Hotel, but they don't keep anything else
Laudation of the Union is cheap commodity.
1t is found on the tongue of every demagogue in
the country. by no means say that all who
laud the Union are demagogues but [ do say
there isnot demagogue in the Union who does
not laud it. 1t is the bone and snew, the soul
and body of all their speeches. With them, emp
ty shouts for the Union, the glorious Union, are
passport to favor and beyond the point of car
rying popular election, they have no ideas of
patriotism, and not fig for the ultimate tr-
umph of our federative system. y
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-05-01

"Comanche." Never mind I'VE pirates. and
robbers with the assistance of this .Ebos, and
the sympathy of the 'peor helpless women" will
soon settle that.
!. We have no news of much importance from the
upper country. No Indans-nothing but Fill
busters, and brave young men, ready at any and
all times to castgae such tyrants Avalos, Caps-
tran d. Co.
Several Californans over passengers on
this trip ofthe Yacht and find no difficulty in pros
curing passports from the Consul in this city
Yours truly, LEONIDAS.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-05-01
But merely a matter OF Jett.

MARR1AeE IN HIeH- -LrFE.--Among the last
marriages recorded in the Vienna Zeitamg, we
stumble over Herr Liebesel Kaiserlich Koniglich-
erdriter Oberhofstaatsgerichts Observation-Disclosures
inspectionsstitut and Sandy Lachenmayer Kaiser
Itch Renighliche Tabackstrafksanwartscha
Der Tochter. The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
is accountable for damages sustained by those
who attempt to read this announcement.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-05-01
w AsHINoToN. Marc!

E9- John Steam, an Englishman, fifty or sixty
years old, who served honorably through the
Mexican war, was found dead in house which
he had built about eight miles from St. Paul, Min
nesota. He had laid in provisions, and fastened
himself into the house for the winter, and was
found frozen to death, standing up by bis bed
Insms pockets were $ao7 in gold.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-05-01

IRISH W1r-Y esterday. as a couple Of the
sons of Erin were walking up Court street one
of them chanced to espy bright metal button on
the sidewalk. and picking it up, sad " What
quare counthry this is, to be sure, where they
have puineas with haudies to 'em "a
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DUEL CAsE-Y Yesterday morning was the time
appointed for the trial of the parties concerned in
the duel in which ]. w. Frost was killed in last
July. When the case came on Judge Laurie ex-
cused himself, and the clerk called upon the other
District Judges to take his place. No one, how
ever was found prepared to serve, and for want OF
Judge, it was found impracticable to proceed
with the trial. The result was, that Mr.. Hunt
and his friends were discharged, and the case was
brouoht tu a sudden conclusion-N @. Crescent.
QUESTION FOR DooToRs.--How is it, that while
all other eyers run to the head the kossuth fever
runs to the hat ?-Lantern
ANSWER BY THE BURLINGTON, VT, SENTINEL.
The Kossuth fever that takes to the hat, is spu-
rious
'Tis really no revailing
Of fever in Saxon or Celt--
It ism t matter of feeling,
But merely matter of fell
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-04-27

AN ELEGANT SToRE.-Our old friend Bob Zim-
norman, corner of Main and 18th Streets keeps
one of the greatest and neatest fancy stores it has
been our fortune to see for long time. He has
everything in the fancy line, and his store is ar.
ranged with taste and regularity which every
thing of to the best advantage. 1t has, TO be sure
struck us as somewhat singular, that Bob, who is
an inveterate bachelor, and has taken an oath that
he will never get married, should be SO fond of
doll babies those mute representations of the living
little responsibilities, as he is But that is matter
OF taste, and we have no disposition to interfere
between man and his prepossessons. Apart from
this, the fancy store is really beautiful one, and
we advise all who are fond OF looking at pretty
things, to give him a call.