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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-09-19


stone. that will average al least two feet; thi,
gives its present height one hundred and four
feet. so that before the top was displaced, Il
must have been, Judging from angle Of ills sides
at least twenty feet higher than 1T present.
How far it extends beneath the surface Of the
sands, il is impossible to determine without
great labor.
Such is the age Of this immense structure,
that the perpendicular joints between the blocks
are worn away TO the width Of from Eve TO ten
inches at the bottom Of each joint, aud the entire
surface of the pyramid so much worn BY the
storms, the vcisst,ides and the corrodines OF
centuries as to make il easy Of ascent, paFtiou-
larly upon one Of its sides. We say one Of its
sides, because a singular fact connected with
this remarkable structure is, that Il inclines
nearly en- degrees to one side Of the vertical or
perpendic liar.
/ extract the following particulars concern
ing japan, from communication 10 one Of our
papers:
In the Island Ha-jay-j O-she-ina, all the En-
peror's clothing is made. He sends q vessel
there five times year, to bring his rich cargo
10 Jeddo. Some Of his junks are ornsmented
with gold plates on the side, and all round the
lbulwarks.
in the province Soo-roong-au; it is ten miles
high, and the top is capped with snow nine or
ten months Of the year. In June and July il IL
visited by great numbers of people from JeddO,
and different parts Of The country; the people
have great many songs in praise of it and its
traditions. 1t isregarded sacred and ne females
are allowed TO ascend it.
TEE EMPEROR OF JAPAN.-The present En-
= II a..I
is Thin-Kaw, which means Heaven beneath.
His palace is in the city Of JeddO; it is surround
ed by a strong wall, and outside the wall is a
deep canal, full of water-his arsenal is close TO
his palace, built on mound, where he retreats
in case Of VIZ, which he is always afraid off,.
He keeps strong life guard around him, and
when he rides out, which is very seldom, he has
ten or twelve Of his ministers dressed in the
same uniform with himself, so no perssn may
know him, he is so much afraid Of his own sub
iects.
When he passes through the city the people
must kneel down and keep their faces 10 tho
ground until he is out Of sight; they cannot even
turn their heads to look at him. They have to
do the same with all his ministers Of State and
public affairs. The principal weapon Of war in
JAPAN is the sword which is large aud very
sharp. A good swordsman Is supposed TO be
able TO lend of ten arrows, shot at the same time
and he Ia thought to be able to cut musket ball
in two ii he sees the man who is firing at him.
Their use Of the mnsket is as folows--ii has
no flint, but goes with match which is attached
to the stock; they hold the musket up to the left
shoulder and support it with the left hand, while
they touch it II with the right. The people
are not allowed to keep firearms in their
houses.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-09-19


fray the expense Of the Imprisonment and ruin
Of their own children.
2. Through the bdllot-box the League Is
pledged TO get possession of all the Offices in the
Towns, Counties and State, that by them the pro-
hibition Of the traffic may be accomplished, and
that they be not embarrassed in their Efforts
Without the Legislature, we cannot have the
Maine LaO Without Judges and Jurors, Sher-
if, and Constabes, District Attorneys and Poor
Masters, nothing can be done TO execute such
law, or any other for the prohibition Of this
trade. Any man who has not this end at heart
is not fit TO hold Office.
3. The Legal Power. This is virtually in
cluded in the above. Without the Judiciary all
Temperance laws are unavailing. II is to be
had through the ballot.box, and to be set in mo-
ton by the means OF the monied power Of the
Counties and State.
The following is the draft Of a Constitution
for the League which may he varied to suit the
judgment Of the friends in each locality:
CONSTITUTION OF A COUNTY LEAGUE.
Article l. This Association shall be enti-
tied the Carson League Of the County of -.
and any person may become a member Of the
same, by taking one or more shares Of the capt.
tai stock
ART. II. The business of the association shall
be conducted by Board of Directors, composed
Of one member from each town in the county.
The Directors shall be annually elected, and hold
their Offices until superseded by new appoint
ment. Three members shall constitute a quo
rum for the transaction of business.
ART. III. The Board shall appoint President,
Vice. President, and an Executive Committee
consisting of three members from their own
number, Treasurer and Secretary, and also a
General Agent, whose duty it shall be to attend
to the prosecutions under the direction of the Ex-
ecutve Committee, and also perform any other
duties they may assign TO him 10 accomplish the
objects of the Association. They shall deter
mine from time 10 time the necessary assess
ments on the stock notes to defray The expenses
Of the League, and have power to make their own
bylaws, fill vacancies in the Board, make ar
engagements for the annual meeting of the League
and take such measures as they may deem ex-
pOdent to promote the interests and accomplish
the object of the Association.
ART. w. Upon the lecease or removal from
the county of any stakeholder Of this Associa-
tion, his or her stock note held by the League
shall be Onnulled, and any member may have
their notes returned or cancelled by paying their
dues.
ART. V. ms Constitution may be altered or
amended at any meeting Of the League, previous
notice of the same having been given, or having
been recommended by the Board of Directors.
The form OF the Note of the League also be-
ing adopted, as follows:
For Value Received promise 10 pay to the
Treasurer Of The Carson League Of The county
Of for the Suppression of Rumseling
Dollars, payable in pro rata assessments
on the whole stock OF said Company, not 10 ex-
eeed in any one year, fifty cents On thousand
dollars, according to the provisions OF their Con-
stitutiOn.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-09-19
THE FALL TRADE.

The summer holidays are over, with
young and old. The young people and
their teachers have finished their term Of
recreation, and are again entering the
school.room, there to bend diligently over
those tasks which are part Of the important
preparations Tor lives Of usefulness and
honor. The business man is being relieved
of his enna and comparative idleness, as
begins TO revive again the active spirit Of
commerce, trade and productive industry.
The steamboat comes to our wharf laden
to its utmost capacity with goods TO re.
penish our merchants stocks. and for the
interior trade, while the crowds of wagons
in our streets, mark the re-awakening Of
our country trade. In few days we shall
have hustle enough in our city.
Yet the summer heats are not gone, and
Nature still wears her rich and beautiful
summer apparel.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-09-19
THE NoRTH NussouR1 RA1IRoAp.

fridays 81. LOUIS lntelllgencer mas an
article upon this subject, proving, as we
think, that the road will come up through
Monroe county. That paper compare s
the Western and Northern routes; states
that the latter is thirty miles the shorter,
will have less competition from other roads,
will accommodate a rich, well settled sec.
ton Of country, and for which the Missouri
river and Pacific Railroad are not outlets.
The Road may come through Paris or
near Florida, or through Hydesburg or
Hannibal. 1t is notimprobable that it will
be brought through Hannibal, because ILL
nois produce destined for St. Louis would
be more likely to seek this route in pre-
ference 10 the Central railroad, on account
ofits greater directness, and because there
would be fewer re.shpments. On this
side, the country bordering the river is
more thickly settled than the interior, and
more extensively cultivated, furnishing
more business for a railroad. Another
cause will tend TO attract the road through
yHannibah ard that is the importance Of di.
rect communication with Keokuk; for Ke.
okuk is like the small end of funnel,
through which the larger portion Of the pro-
duce OF Iowa is poured. River competition
would not any more interfere with the
business OF the road on this route than if
il ran farther in the interior; for, run
where it will, it cannot be expected to
carry the heavy freight while the Missis.
sippi is naVigable. For this reason, also,
while the North Missouri Road will, in any
event, be beneficial to US, the nearer the
point Of intersection with the Hannibal and
Saint Joseph Railroad IF it should not pass
through our city,, the better it will be fol
Hannibal. Running parallel with the Mis-
sissippi il could not compete with the latter
in the carrying of heavy freight All ex
perience proves this fact. The charges OF
the Alton and Springfield Railroad, for only
seventy-two miles, are much higher thai
from Hannibal to Saint Louis, though tn,
latter is double the distance. On dry goods
where there is great value in small packa
ges, men can afford to pay the difference
but not on heavy freight. Even now
when freight is brought from Pittsburgh t.
ST. Louis for twenty cents hundred, an
active competition on rival routes east Q
the former point has reduced charges a
low as they can be maintained, our mel
chants who buy queensware or hardwar
in the Atlantic cities, find it cheaper L
ship around by New Orleans, than to incu
the extra expense by Railroad to Pitts
burgh. Now most of the North Missoul
trade will be in heavy freight, and this a
far as practicable will seek the river.
The straightest road that could be mad
from any point OF intersection Of the tw
roads to ST. Louis, would be not far fror
the whole length Of the Hannibal and 81
Joseph road: 1t is not probable, therefore
that goods would be brought all the wa,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-09-19

BosToN, Sept. l4,--The Temperance Ccnven.
ton decided to convey the Maine Liquor Law
agitation into their primary political meetings,
also to raise million of dollars for the prOSeou.
ton of rum sellers; the speaksrs on Tuesday
evening were DR.. Lees Of England, thsshOnOra-
bic DR.. StOrer Of Cincinnati, and OtheEs.H Tha
convention adjourned sine az Z, ~
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-09-19
From the New YORK Tribune.
THE CARSON LEAGUE.
storm.

To the Whole Worlds Temperance CONVENTION.
You have invited me to give an expose of my
plan for the Abolition OF the Rum Traffic. The
annexed brief expose thereof is respectfully
submitted for the consideration Of the Temper
ance World.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-09-19
To Advertisers.
TEMPERANCE MEETING.-Th

next regular meeting Of the Hanni6ll City
Liquor LaD Reform association will be held
in the Christian Church next Tuesday
Evening, 10Th inst. Rev. Mr.. Phillips will
address the meeting. The public generally
are invited TO attend.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-09-19

OJ The wonder of crossing the Allan.
tic in fifteen days was reduced TO twelve
and then to nine days. A steamer is to he
launched at New York in December, which
it is confidently predicted will make the
passage in SIR days. She is so constructed
as TO be able TO carry power enough to
tear an ordinarily constructed boat of her
size to atoms, and she will be enabled to
use more power in n storm, instead Of
Stacking steam, as is the case with common
vessels. Her model is Of peculiar construc-
ton, calculated for great speed. She will
carry no freight and is expected to average
twenty miles an hour, through calm and
storm.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
IntemperanCe and Crime.

Our city has obtained the very unen-
viable reputation abroad of being the
grand rendezvous of the whole fraternity
of culprits and outlaws in the United
States and although we cannot but be
panied with deep regret at the admission
of such a fact, yet we believe there is
much reason why this stigma should be
cast upon our city. There is not day
or night passes, but our streets are dis
graced by some outlandish exhibition,
some bloody rencounter, or attrocious
and more than brutal murder and every
morning our daily issues go forth to the
country teeming with the shocking bar
barities that are here practiced-the
bloody intelligence of murder, suicide
and butchery. In view of this state Of
things, it very we'll becomes US TO pause
and inquire what this element is, that is
thus gorging and glutting itself on human
prey. Does it exist within the precincts
of Gods holy church! Isit found riotihg
amid the peace and happiness of COM
mUnity strictly virtuOus and piOusl Or.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
Cool!

The "Ohio Union" a paper printed in
the north part of the State, and one which
exhausted the whole magazine of its
force in opposition TO the Maine Law, is
now out in favor of some measure that
will curtail the traffic in intoxicating
beverages. We presume no one in that
section is ignorant of Mr.. Unions mo-
tives in taking this "most seeming vir.
tuous" stand. The community in which
his paper Circulates, and upon which he
is dependent for his "bread and butter. %
is exceedingly enthusiastic in the cause
Of temperance; and very we'll does he
know that if he does not do something
to retrieve his lost character, very ma
terial evacuation of pocket change will
be the inevitable consequence. It is
pretty well settled in the minds of those
who best know the Editor Of that paper.
that the temperance measure he would
be in favor of, would,be very queer one
indeed, especially if he consulted his
own good taste. We shall feel curious
to see and make ourself acquainted with
his law. 1t will probably be one pro.
viding for the proIongation of the human
throat, to, at least, the length Of rail,
SO that the charming stuff may haye'a
more felicitous passage, by reason of its
increased length. B. oa
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
The Result in Ohio.

We have heard enough from this State
to satisfy us that 1900 votes, properly
distributed, would have secured Maine
Law Legislature. Some ~ or IA whisky
boys have been elected by less than one
hundred majority each !
Be encouraged friends in Ohio. Penn
sylvania is right, and we expect to have
the pleasure of announcing that New
Jersey will wheel into line on the 18th.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04

yet, do Weievsn find it lodged IN that
class OF men who, though depraved, are
sober and temperate as respectu their
physical indulgencess No; Il Exists
among none Of these, But we do find Il
exclusively among that class that are
slaves to passion, creatures Of appetite
ana lust. i is the demon alcohol, COM
mlssioned by Satan himself to enter the
temple Of peace and lay it's, inmates in
ruins, to scar the heart that once could
love, with a deadly insensibiIity, 10
seattle the family Of man with sorrow,
misery and death. It is this which has
cast such a pail Of darkness over the
Queen City Of the West. Who is not
aware that almost every case Of high
crime, or other breach Of the public
peace that occurs in our city, has it's
origin in the use of Intoxicating drinks?
Go to the legal tribunal, and watch, day
after day, and week after week, the
offenders that stand aTaigned at the bar
Of justice, and you will be satisfactorily
convinced as TO the dire cause Of all the
pitiful humiliations, the criminal mon
strosities and bloody enormities that SO
frequently disgrace Cincinnati. When
you look upon the professed gambler or
counterfeiter, you see a man who bears
upon his face the sullen marks Of dissi-
patton and midnight revel. When you
visit the Jail or prison, and hear the story
of the vagrant, the thief, the robber and
the murderer, through iron bars, it is but
one sad string of weighty testimony in
condemnation of the cursed poison that
blights whatever it touches. These
things are within the observation of
every one, and no one will deny their
truth but he who is already writhing in
the deluding agony of this train that leads
to death. Then, if we would have our
city rid Of the shame which now rests
upon her, and rid of the dark notoriety
which she has obtained abroad, we must
cleanse her of the heartlesS williams, the
black devils that now infest her streets;
and if we would cleanse her Of these,
we must purge her of that scorching in
cubus which is in all cases the certain
damnation of men. i' To % BIZ
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
OFFICE G. s., s. Of T. Of Ohio,

The new Ritual iS now ready for distribution. Di-
visions send in their orders at once, and they viii
be Immediately attended to. In order to meet the
outlay and prepay the postage, the price Of the work
is fixed at two dollars. Divisions should enclose
the above amount in their ORDERS 90 that no new debt
may be created. e
set will consist Of the B. B. officers cards and
one dozen ode cards. The ode cards can beurnished
at this office or by Mr. Caleb Clark, publisher Of the
"Organ," at 40 cents per dozen.
Single copies Of the B. B. will be furnished at one
dollar. WIN. BREMlGAM, G. S.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
Ladies' Meeting,

This afternoon, at 8 o'clock, the ladies
of the city hold a meeting at Smith &
Nixon's Hall, for the purpose of making
arrangements for Temperance Tea
Party, to come off at a future day.
From the character of the ladies en-
gagged, we predict that it will be mag
ni6cent affair. The proceeds are to be
appropriated to discharge the debts of
the late campaign. We shall be on
hand, and hope to meet all our friends.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
orrloI or G. ". s., c. Of 5. d Ohio.

Nm : I'M ]
Having received recent information from GAINESVILLE
Of the dissolution Of the Section at that place, and
dssmng it necessary that the Sessions Of the Grand
Section should be held in places where there are Sub
ordinate Sections now therefore l. Geo. A. Wheeler,
G.w.P. Of the State Of Ohio, by the authority vested
In me by the Constitution Of the Order do hereby pro-
claim and Ordsr that the Annual Session Of the Grand
Section be held in the city Of Cincinnati, beginning
the second Tuesday in November next, at 10 O'Clock,
AN.
In order to enable the G. ". s. to make full and
correct report TO the Grand Section Subordinate Sec
tons will please be particular anS prompt in sending
in their returns for the past quarter.
GEO. A. WHEELER, @. W.P.
&c. RICHARDSON, G. WIS. a,eq r.Y.s
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
Great Meeting at the Oriental Hip
podrome

The Proprietors of this magnificent es-
tabIishment, corner of Eighth and Plum
streets, have kindly rendered its use to
the friends of temperance for the purpose
of holding Mass Meeting on Sunday
afternoon next, at 8 o'clock. The meet
ing will be addressed by Gen. Cary and
other able speakers.
In the evening Sunday, at the Float
ing Bethel, Mr.. Tibbitts, of Michigan,
will address the meeting. fa gia
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
New Jersey.

The prospect brightens among the
"Jersey Blues" They are running a
pledged Maine Law man for Governor,
and we predict for him an overwhelming
majority. He is a plain mechanic, but
one of the people, and a man whom the
people love. Men of New Jersey, elect
Joel Haywood your Governor, and you
will do yourselves everlasting credit
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04

II eign liquors are drugged and corrupted
before they leave nome, and when they
arrive here, they are again subjected tc
another similar ordeal. can Episcopa
clergyman, recently returned from Eu
rope, visited an immense manuiactor,
for fabricating wine. He was assured
that the establishment kept vessel en-
ployed to import iOgsOOOd, that being one
of the ingredients to make good Port,
claret, Burgundy, &C., &c.n Such are
the impositions which ayaricious for.
eigners abroad are practising upon our
people. But they are more excusable
than those of our OsCn family, who ought
to have a little more regard for the health
and life of their fellow-citizens.
An incident is related (Which is well
authenticated), which shows how this
business is conducted in this country,
and it is signal instance Of scoundrel
getting caught in his own trap. A large
Champagne manufacturer, residing in
New York, but having his counterfeiting
establishment in New Jersey, wishing to
entertain his friends with the real article
from France, purchased some of an honest
importer. As the corks began to fly, one
dropped before him, on examining which,
he found that il was his oWn. The French
house, without his knowledge, had pur-
chased his fabrications, and by the use
Of imitation French baskets and counter
felt labels, had sold him back his own
vile, drugged, trash" This horrid buSi-
ness is carried on in Cincinnati, and prob.
ably almost every city in the Union, to
an alarming extent. To this fact, in
part, may be attributed the alarming
mortality among drinkers Of liquors, be-
yond what resulted in former years.
Deaths OF mere youth, by delirium tre-
mems, are not uncommon occurrences in
these last days.
We heard recently, that an extensive
liquor dealer of considerable fortune, had
been caught with a nest of money eOun-
terteiters, and that the facts warrant the
suspicion that he had been engaged in
this department of trade for a number of
years. The community in which he
lived was very much shocked at the in.
telligence, having regarded him as an
honest man. Yet, if he is convicted and
sent to the Penitentiary, it will be proba-
bly, for the most honest act he has per-
formed for fifteen years.
The dealer IN counterfeit money Is
great scoundrel, but he is a gentleman
and Christian compared with the dealer
in counterfeit liquors. These are our
sentiments, and when the people are in
formed on this subject, liquor sellers may
thank their stars il no stronger pill is pro-
vided for them than the Maine Law.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04
Hail to the Keystone State |

We are advised that a large majority,
probably tsVO.thirds, ofthe members elect
to the Legislature of Pennsylvania, arein
favor of the Maine Law. This is glory
enough for one year The freemen Of
Pennsylvania have covered themselves
with honor. na -5.ie8 X .reia aao,
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-04

Or Gavazzi has returned to our CITY,
and is delivering his farewell lectures
prior to returning to Italy. He is very
severe upon Catholics, and don't leave a
spot of his Holy Reverence, the Pope. !,
The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-10-07

marks, aad was satisfied 90 know ,hat
Margarrt's saXirty had been rhcvcd
and that ere another snmmrr, golden
haired Kitty, and wee Willie would
come ard dwell with INN in sn Amer.
can hO,nc.
The ycnr Of Harry Lcsl,r's trial is
past. and he is taking leave ol the good
OLD pair whose Kindness had been hi,
salvation. ''Harrv,' said the old m1n.
have Just arranged a hitle affair which
you must consent 10. You know my
business viii depend principally upon
you, ueA year. and have house not
Tar irom The store whsh Non shall have
rent free. II YOU will accept it. ! nm
going down 20 the wharf with YOU and
hs We shall pass, you must stop and iook
nt il, aud then YOU can tell Margaret
Just what Kind of a place she rs comm.
TO. llauy's heart WIS too fall for
words. and wringng the old lndy's hand
be quilted the huiise which be had
learned Ia love SO dearly. and wuh a
feeling OF sadness, directed his steps to.
wards the place Of cmharkalion. "llar-
~, said Mr. Marshall. "herc is the
place aud they entered. 1t was a
pheasant and comfortable dwelling, and
tidy servant ushercd them into the
parlor; Harry looked around him
surely that was his own portrait that
adorned the wall the door opened
hi- own--his own dear Margaret, wee
Willie, and the gollen-haired Kitty,
were in his arms.