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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-04-18

HE undersigned takes pleasure In announcing % the
public thai his 6ne and spacious Hail. can be re,ted
ings, Concerts &c. &c.
mh19Iy tr-- K STRASSAR.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-04-18

ID DSTFADS-Just received and for sale low, lot
ID OF hghpost Bedsteads.
jane7 wOOLSEY & NELSON.
CLASS-wARE.-Justr received and for a auction
" and private sale, a lot Of Glassware.
jan27 WOOLSEY & NELSON.
UST RECEIVED and for sale, large lot Of Looking
u glass Plate. WOOLSEY & NELSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-04-18

EVANSVILLE L JMBSR YARD -
THE subscriber having completed the asserting and
l. Pilng his stock Of Pine Lumber, would respectfully
inform the citizens OF Evansville Lamasco and vicinity
that he Is prepared to hI all orders In his line. He
would invite persons intending to build aud mechanics
generally to examine his before purchasing
where. Corner otn and Nam sts., NORTH Of Canal.
ap4 JOHN F. GLOVER.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-04-18

TUsT reed splendid lot of SAGE and PLAIN CHEEs
d direct II ON the Western Reserve and for sale
mh22 - COOKS FAMILY GROCERY.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-04-18

PANT STUFFS TWEEDS, &C.
90 cases ust received embracing every variety o
IL quality and color.
Bales.Tcking
~ pcs Of blk Cloths and Cassmeres, To all o.
which we in lite the particular attention of the trade "a
they for sale low. -
mh24 MORGAN. KEEN & PRESTON.
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MISSES CowDBN & BARKER

@ =. ALWON DS.-5 bags landing from steam
Ss Gen. Lafayette, and for sale BY Hr la
apl Sc. GILBERT & CO
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-04-18
H. NELSON.
d. wooLsEY.

VX7ATER street Evansville Indiana. Auctoneer
wv and Com mission Merchants, Manufactures Agents
Dealers in Dry Goods Furniture Chairs Clocks Looking
Glasses, Pinur. Frames, Notions &c. Particular atten
ton given the sale all descriptions of Goods. Regn
Sales every Tuesday Thurs lay, and Saturday Casf
advances made on Consgnments
aug % ly- WOOLSEY Il NELSON.
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COFFEE HOUSE AND RESTAURANT

| CHIRTINGS: Just received 10 Bales heavy Western,
- for sale by MORGAN, KEEN & PRESTON,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

ENCHANTED MouNrAIN.-They have strange
things in Texas, as well as wicked doings. The
following account of "a natural curiosity in that
country, is from the Texas Telegraph;
"Ths singular mountain, or hill, is situated or
the head waters of the Sallec-a small tributary
of the Colorado, about 80 miles from Bastrop, il
northwesterly direction. 1t is about three hun
dred feet high, and appears to be an enormous
oval rock, partly imbedded in the earth: WI Wher Ma,
the sun shines, the light is reflected from its polish
ed surface as from an immense mirror. and the
whole mountain glows with such dazzling radl-
ance. that the beholder who views it, even from
the distance of four or five miles, is unable to gaze
upon it without experiencing painful sensation,
similar to that which is felt when looking upon
the rising sun. The ascent Of the hill is so very
gradual that persons can easily walk up to the
top but the rock is so smooth and slippery that
those that make the attempt are compelled to wear
moccasins or stockings instead of shoes. Thls act
together with the name Of the place, Holy, Noun
tain, remind the vsitant very forcibly OF the com,
mand made to Moses at Mount Horeb, "Put OH
thy shoes from off thy feet" The Camanches
regard this hill with religious veneratlon, and In
dian pilgrims frequently assemble from the re- re-
motest borders of the tribe to perform their paynm
rites upon it's summit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
A Real Gentleman.

A Jewish traveller on the way to jericho was
overtaken by gang of highwaymen, who strip
ped him of his raiment, wounded him and lett him
half dead. Presently certain priest comes that
way "by chance" He looks like gentleman
But from some urgency in his errand, or from
more probable indifference Of feeling, he passes by
and leaves the wretched sufferer TO groan on un-
relieved. Another traveller comes in sight. He
is Levite. He comes up 10 the spot where the
blood is trickling out upon the crimsoned grass
Is that Levite gentleman? No, he is not even
a man-he is lacking in the ordinary feelings OF
humanity. For without single word OF condo
lence, that we read of, the heartless hypocrlte
hurried on his way. But at length that good Sa-
maritan whose name has become blessed syno-
nyme for benefcence to this day, comes. That
the Samaritan possessed the real substratum of po-
lteness, a kind heart, we know very well. But
he had more. He might have hired some one to
90 back and fetch the wounded man to the inn,
and vet not have been lacking in kind feelings
But the man so hired might have treated the un-
happy sufferer rudely and roughly, and so ne does
not risk it. He takes him up himself. He pours
oil into his wounds. He gently lifts the poor
Jew upon his own beast, and perhaps walks beside
him all the way; and on the morrow, when ne
leaves the inn, he does not put the money to pay
his bill into the wounded mans own hand. That
might have touched the sufferers pride; it was
enough to be wounded in his body, without hav-
ing ing his feelings wounded too. 50 the Samaritan
very delicately pays the two shilings to the host
and saws. "Whatsoever thou spendest more, when
come again will repay thee" Now here was
Bible courtesy. Here was true gentleman,
There was kindness of heart, and also kind
ness of manner. These two things make up
Christian polteness. The Princeton Presidents
definition (and DR.. Smith was himself no un-
happy illustrator ofit,) was fully satisfied near
" tw thousand years ago, by man who under
stood that politeness was "kndness Of heart kind
ly expressed"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

THE WAISTS OF AMERICAN LADIEs.-Ihe
unnatural length and ridiculous smalness of their
waists battle description. A waist that could be
spanned is an English metaphorical expression
used in novel, but it is an American fact; and
so alarming does it appear to an Englshman. that
my first sentiment, on viewing the phenomenon,
was one of pity for unfortunate beings who might
possibly break off in the middle, like flowers from
the stalk. before the evening concluaed. No less
extraordinary is the size of the ladies' arms, saw
many which were scarce thicker than moderate
sized walking-sticks. Yet, strange to say, when
these ladies pass the age of forty, they frequently
attain an enormous size The whole economy of
their structure is then reversed, their wrists and
arms becoming the thickest parts of the body
Here is subject worthy the contemplation of the
ethnolopist How comes it to pass that the Eng
lish type--which Ipresume has not, in every case,
been SO affected by the admiXture of others as to
lose its own identity-how comes it to pass. say.
that English type is so strangely altered in few
generations? have heard various hypothesis
amongst others, the habits of the people--the dry
climate. The effect of the latter on European
constitution would have appeared to me sufficient
to account for the singular confirmation, ifl had
not been persuaded by natives Of the country, that
the small waist is mainly owing to tight lacing.-
This practice it is said, is persevered in to an a
farming extent; and if report be true. it is to be
feared that the effects will be felt by future gene
rations to a greater degree than they are at pres
ent.-Dublin University Magazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

A SKETCH or THE SuLrAE.-Last Friday
three days since-I saw the man who is the nom
inal head of that il-compacted and scarcely cohe-
ring empire, once held in rigorous obedience by
fierce and mighty monarchs, whose names were
the dread of christendom From wooden palace
Immediately on the Bosphorus-a finer is building
for him, of marble, and of fforid Palladian archi-
tecture--rode forth, on handsome black horse, a
pale, slender man dressed in blue frock and pan
falcons, wearing the tarboosh or red cap, which
here, with the French, had taken the place both
of the hat and the turban. Before him rode his
Pashas, high officers of state and war, the men
who dispose ofthe money that comes into his treas
ury. stout men, for the most part, with tolerably
forid compilations. They were dressed in the
same garb with himself. The enormous turbans
and barbarc robes which officers of this class wore
twenty-five or thirty years ago, are now only to
be found in the Museum of Ancient Costumes, es-
tablished by this Sultan's father in the Atmeidan
or Hppodrome As Sultan Abdool Medjid rode
leisurefy along, women who were standing in
groups beside the way reached forth petitions
wrapped in green silk, which were taken by some
person belonging to the Sulan's train, and handed
to an officer on horseback carrying box,in which
they were deposited. 1t is said that the Sultan IL
always careful to read them He is represented as
man of mild, amiable disposition, who would be
glad to govern his empire better than he does, il
he only knew how, or if those who surround him
would only let him.-W. C. Bryant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

PRoeREss OF MANKIND.-The immense strides
in progress which civilized men have made with
in the last two centuries, are really incredible un-
til the subject is thoughtfully considered. Yet
we do not exaggerate when we say that jour
newman mechanic, in the present day, lives sub
stantialy better than noble did four centuries a.
90. There still survives household book, kept
by one of the great Dukes of Northumberland.
which leaves no doubt on this subject. From that
volume we learn that his grace breakfasted on ale
and herrings, dned usually on boiled beef, and
was as ignorant at supper, of the luxury OF tea or
coffee, as he was, in his household furniture, OF
carpets, sofas, or hair mattresses.
In the Poston letters, written about the middle
of the fifteenth century, we have further evidence
of the almost incredible want Of physical comforts
among the upper classes. The duke of Norfolk of
that day, one of the greatest of English noblemen,
was often in need of the smallest sums of money,
while persons of less exalted rank had frequently
to submit to the greatest privations for want OF
few shillngs. The richest men in the land dress
I'd poorer, were lodged more rudey, and ate coars
er tod in those times than any industrious me-
cbanic of Oh, own. Even as late as Queen Eliz-
abeth's reign, tie royal floors were covered with
rushes instead of car t.et. When Philip the Sc,
cond, consort of Mary, Eizabeth's sister, visited
England. his courtiers wrote back to SPAN tha
the people lived in huts Of nettles and mud, anc
slept on logs for pillows.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

JOAQUIN, THE NOTED MEXICAN RoBBER.-
The San Francisco Herald gives a romantic ac-
count of Joaquin, the Mexican robber. He re-
Gently stopped on the Salinas Plains, and the
owner of the house asking him in the course of the
conversation, if he had heard of joaquin, the per-
son addressed put his hand to his heart, and with
grave poiteness and penetrating glance, replied
''Sir, am that Joaquin, no man takes me a
live, or comes within one hundred yards OF me,
with these good weapons"
Without any further ceremony, and perfectly
uneXcted, the robber went on to relate the reason
of his conduct in his late career. He said that be-
coming disgusted with the frequency of Mexican
revolutions, he had come 10 California to end his
days in peace, as an Americans citizen, but that
he had been oppressed, robbed and prosecuted by
the Americans in the placers had lost $4,000,
been driven from piece of land, which he was
working with an American companion had been
insulted and grossly matreated without justice
had been fogged-and he was determined to be
revenged for his wrongs, four-fold. He had robb
ed many, killed many, and more should suffer in
the same way, or else he would die in the strug-
gle. He appeared then to grow very serious, and
became excited, but subsequently added, that hear
ing large reward was offered for his head or his
living body, he rode into Stockton, disguised
walked leisurey around, with his serape throwr
over his shoulders, reading the different hand bill:
posted up about town. Coming to one of these,i
a public thoroughfare, where $4,000 was offered
for his capture, he wrote in pencil underneath -
81 will give $4,000 myself-Joaquin uin''-and
leisurely rode out of the town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

THE Force OF HABrr.-The following anu
sing story is striking illustration of the force Of
habit. A blooming Irish girl entered the service
of a lady who was i'll with consumption. friend
of the invalid sent twice day to enquire how she
was. Ellen regularly brought down the answer.
"My misss's compliments, and she had very
Indifferent night" or, "My misss's compliments,
and she feels very weak to-day" This went on
for six weeks; and Ellen seemed to grow more
and more sensible of the kindness and attention
every time the messenger came. The compli-
ments were sent back as usual but the intelligence
became sndder and sadder. At length, one day,
when the friendly enquiry after the health Of her
mistress came as before, poor Ellen crept to the
door, with swollen eyes streaming with tears, and
sobbed out the melancholy answer, "My missis's
com mpliments, and she died this morning atleight
a'clocko
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
A Youthful Cuvier.

The Cincinnati Commercial has the following
interesting relation:
We have for some time past, been much inter-
ested in youno mar, native Of this city, named
w. H. B. Thomas There is nothing proposes
sing in his appearance on the contrary excepting
good eve-he carries an external that mlSh
tempt one de j,re to indict dame nature for libel
Meeting him, perhaps, among the brilliant throng
on Fourth street, with an outre gait. yerdani
physiognomy in partial eclipse from an incpent
beard. a souched hat drawn close over the fore
head the pockets of his seedy coat distended by
score of botanical presentations, fossil ferns and
qeolopica specimens, the sombre hue OF his linen
adyertisinq the death of his washerwoman; ne
would most likely be taken for country lad from
the hoop hole region, who had ventured trip on
the canal in search of the terra iacognita "town
We first knew Thomas as newspaper carrier in
'48, his unusual knowledge of Botany, Geology,
and Zooloov was then the remark Of all. Soon
after this he obtained employment as an assistant
teacher in one ofour schools at salary that bare
ly sufficed to buy meal and Goals for his aged
mother. We met him again in the spring OF 'ol,
at the Cincinnati meeting of the American Asso-
citation for the advancement of Science; in the
proceedings of this body he took an interest that
SuTpIlSeu oil WIlOSc OuoCI sotio" ""S N'N"" y
eager listening and his large collection of minerals,
plants and fossils. Here he attracted the atten-
ton of Professor Beard and Prof Henry OF the
Smithsonian Institute. We afterwards met him
on Mound street in this city. in the shop of MIR.
Mckinley, another humble but enthusiastic devo-
tee of science, Of whom the world will yet take
note, who had just finished with his own hands
and rude tools powerful telescope that Thomas
was criticising. :,
For some months past we had seldom met with
our eccentric friend, but we encountered him late
last evening. at the Little Miami Railroad Depot
"a huge blank book labelled ".Notes ON Fossil
Iuflsoria," under one arm; shirt and pair OF
socks under the other. He had just arrived from
Washington, and had in his pocket his Commits
sion as Naturalist to the Kane .4rctic Exploring
Expedition, which sails from New York next
week. He had applied to Professor Henry, for
some opportunity to pursue his favorite studies,
and to place his name among those Of distinguish
ed and scientific discoveries. Mr.. T. leaves this
evening for New York, where he joins his ship.
We heartily wish him what he eminently de-
serves-the highest success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

A RESTLESS ToNauE.-A Boston lady has a.
this time somewhat novel disease continual
motion of the tongue, which no device, effort o.
the will, or medication controls We do not i NEAR
that she is nuisance as talker or retailer
street gossip. On the contrary, wOrthleT woman M
does not exist. She has expended five hundred
dollars among the dentists for artificial teeth tn
which her unruly member has knocked out 50 re
peatedly that thay are now wholly aoanaonea:M T.,
Her tongue is moving nimbly and involuntarIl. a1g
within the mouth, against the walls Of the cheeks
In conversation the organ takes on 1oIhal ac..o
but runs instantly into its usual raPidity Of motor
at the conclusion of seHtence.-Boston .uedscd
and Surgical Journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

POETRY.
A Child's Thoughts.

The idea which runs through these lines, ant
which is so beautifully and naturally carried out
Il Is said was expressed by little boy five year
old. The whole piece is true to chiio ; 'S"'y
OIL long to lie dear mother.
On the cool and fragrant grass,
With nought but the sky above my head,
And the shadowing clouds that pass.
And want the bright, bright sunshine,
All round about my bed,
/ close my eyes and God will think
Your little boy is dead!
Then Christ will send an angel
To take him up to him;
He will bear me. slow and steadily,
Far through the ether dim.
He will gently. gently lay me
Close to the SaviOur's side,
And when Pm sure that we're in heaven,
My eyes Pll open wide.
And Pll look among the angels
That stand about the throne,
Till | find my sister Mary,
For know she must be one.
And when iud her, mother,
We will 90 away alone,
And will tell her how we've mourned
All the while she has been gone!
OH shall be delighted
To hear her speak again
Though know she'll ne'er return to US
To ask her would be vain
So I'll put my arms around her,
And look iato her eyes,
And remember all said to her,
And all her sweet replies.
And then I'll ask the angel
To take me back TO you
He'll bear me, slow and steadily,
Down through the ether blue
And you'll only think, dear mother,
have been out TO play,
And have gone to sleep, beneath tree
This sultry summer day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

A WORD TO LITTLE BoYs-Whoisr respected ?
1t is the boy who conducts himself well, who is
honest, diligent, and obedent in all things. 1t is
the boy who is making an effort continually to re-
spect his father, and TO obey him in whatever he
may direct to be done. 1t is the boy who is kind
to other little boys, who respects age and who ne
yer gets into difficulties, and quarrels with his
companions. 1t is the boy who leaves no effort
uutried to improve himselfin knowledge and wis
dom every day, who is busy and active in endeav-
oring to do good act towards others. Show me
boy who obeys his parents, who is dligent, who
has respect for age,who always has friendly dis
position, and who applies himself diligently to
get wisdom, and to do good towards others, and if
| he is not respected and beloved by every body
then there is no such thing as truth in the world
Remember this, little boys, and you will be re-
spected by others, and you will grow up and be-
come useful men,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

oS- Cherries without stones have been produc-
ed in France by the following method In the
Spring. before the circulation ofthe sap, young
Seeding cherry tree is from the upper extrem-
itv down to the fork of its roots; then, by means
of piece of wood in form of spatula. the pith is
carefully removed from the tree,in such manner
as to avoid any excoriation, or other injury a
knife is used only for commencing the split. Af
forwards, the two sections are brought together,
and tied with woolen, care being taken to close
Theoretically with clay, the whole length of the
cleft. The sap soon reunltes the separated por
tions of the tree, and two years afterwards, cher
ries are produced Of the usual appearance, but, in
stead of stones, there will only be small soft pei
licks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

TESTIMONY TO THE WORTH OF THE Poor
| have read books enough, and observed and con-
versed with enough of eminent and splendidly cul-
tlvated minds, too, in my time; but assure you
have heard higher sentiments from the lips Of
poor, uneducated men and women, when exert
ing the spirit ofsevere but gentle heroism, un
der difficulties and Affections, OF speaking then
simple thoughts as to circumstances in the lot o.
friends and neighbors, than ever yet met with
out of the pages of the Bible.-W Scott.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

ny-It has been said ofthelate celebrated Roths
child that, though no man was less lav!sf , OF nl
money, no was more ready & to detect Oye
it in others. 1t was one DAY, ,while at cly leas'
that gentleman observed, that, Tor M ms part, In Ill
thought venison was very good; but that ne love- n
mutton better. "Ah, ah /! ] knowsh Wy! 1t is be
cause he doesn't like to pay de PIlshe-lt Is oe
csnse mutton's sheep. and venison's deer"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

eo- A weather bound individual, standing under
an awning during shower, was heard to mutter
the following lament:
Twas ever thus from childlood's hour,
That chilling fate has on me fell;
There always comes soaking shower,
When aint got no umberell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

PETRiF1ED MAN.--The Morris (Ill.) Yeoman
states, that not long since, while some men were
digging in coal bank near the canal, they exhum-
ed body ofa man in perfect stale of petrifac-
ton. From the corduroy cloth in which the legs
were encased. it is supposed to be the body of one
of the Irish laborers engaged in the construction of
the canal. The limbs are nearly perfect, and are
completely transformed to stone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

G5- Fevors are like Indians, they both fly before
civilization. Since locomotion was first ntroduc-
ed into Michigan, fevers have decreased fifty per
cent. Physicians once thought that the only an
tidote for this class Of disease was quinine-eXpe-
rience has demonstrated that still better one is
to be found in sub-soil poaghs and piston rods;
According to DR.. Francis, every spade introduced
into Iowa saves twenty lives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

10. All the gold in the world might, if melted
into ngots, be contained in cellar twenty-fou
feet square and sixteen feet high. All our boast
ed wealth already obtained from California and
Australia would 60 into an iron safe nine fee,
square and nine feet high.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

e1. Every recruit to the English cavelry, costs
the government fifty dollars by the time he reach-
es the barracks. Half Of this sum is the ''boun-
ty," paid to the recruit himself and the rest is alb
sorbed BY the recruiting party which induces him
10 enlist War is ap expensive game,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08

&C. The longest known current Of modern iava
on the earth, is in Iceland, extending oo miles-
while from the foot of the largest volcanic cone on
the southern limb Of .naa the moon s H5yeig mes streams