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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
ron THE JoURNAL.1

Ma. EDITOR
The Courier thinks your correspondent ID
has made an Ignorant malicious 'senseess,
indecent, and 'ungentlemanly attack upon that
paper, or its editors.
Now, what are the facts in U'. case? A cor
respondent Of the Courier published a document
through the columns Of that paper, in which the
citizens Of Hannibal were VIGOROUSLY misrep-
resented and slandered.
This elected response from d. in which
were the following illusions TO the Courier or
its editors.
The above sentiments have gone forth from
the city of Hannibal-thrOugh the columns of
one of our city papers, without note or comment
from the Editor, and are, therefore, as ! under
stand, tacily endorsed by that editor and, af-
ter commenting upon 'Moderation's' piece, as !
think had the right to do, add, ''Can it be that
the Courier endorses or winks at such docu-
ment as that which defles its pages7 We pause
for reply" What is there in this which is so
offensive to the Courier?
First expressed the opinion that the pas
sage Of such communication through the CO.
lunns Of the Courier without note or comment
from the Editor, was tantamount TO a tacit en-
dorsement Of its sentiments Such was my
opinion then, and such is the opinion of every
person have heard speak of the matter. My
; opinion has not changed
Have not the right to express my opinion
Of the meaning Of the, course pursued by the
Courier the Journal or the Messenger, in any
e given case?
l., Secondly, asked if the Courier endorsed the
communication of Moderation
Is there anything malicious indecent or
ungentemanly' in that question? Surely the
Courier does not consider that civil question
iustifics an insulting response!
Because frankly expressed what hundreds
r. no doubt, thought, the Courier takes me for ar
e enemy, and speaks unkindly
III never conceived an unkind thought, MOI
said an unkind word, of either of the editors o.
70 their paper. am the personal and polirca
; friend of one and all of them. From the frs
h number they issued, have taken and paid 70
It their paper; and hope 10 do SO for years Il
n come | desire the success Of the paper ait
= the prosperity of its editors, because | beiev
n them to be enterprising and worthy young men
e All this, however, shall not gag my mouth, no
u poraIyze my pen, whenever believe the inter
ests of truth and righteousness require me t
Iy speak or write. Had they been my own bro
$ Tiers, the same appeal would have been made
:" did not suppose then, nor do yet, that III
rs Editors (for had no design to discriminate be
a. tween them) deliberately intended to endors
re 'Moderation's' piece, and my allusion TO ther
~ was mainly intended to suggest the prophet
RS of placing themselves right touching the mat
TO ter
is OF course the Courier will act Just as
r pleases; but as friend to it, sincerely regrC
it has not emphatcally dsclamed all sympath
for, and participation in, the harsh and unwal
h, raned attack made upon the citizens of Hannl
C. bal, through its columns; nor am l alone in th
= sentiment.
~ My name in full shall be forthcoming wher
I'd over it shall be necessary.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
Relation to Subscription Of Stock tn tAe Hannibal
ST. Joseph RaiIroad

WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Mis-
souri,. by an act entitled ''an Act TO amend an
Act entitled IAN Act TO incorporate the Han
nbal and ST. Joseph Railroad Company ,"Ap -
proved February Z3d, 1853, declared that the
subscription of stock heretofore made by the
Common Council of any incorporated City, in
the Hannibal and ST. Joseph Railroad should
be valid and binding upon such city, if APP
proved hereafter 10y the common council of
such city, and whereas, the city of Hannibal
heretofore subscribed fifty thousand dollars
stock to the Hannibal aud ST, Joseph Railroad,
therefore
Be ii Resolved, That the City Council of the
city of Hannibal do hereby approve of said sub
scription of fifty thousand dollars to the stock
of sad Railroad, as originally subscribed by the
city, 10 he carried OUT in good faith in accord
ance with the contract with said cJmpany.
Approved,
T. R. SELMES, Mayor
June 7, 1858
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

The Editor of the Columbia Sentinel, who has
been travelling on the Upper Mississippi, thus
speaks Of our city:
The city bears the impress of enterprise.
The business houses enihe river are constructed
upon the plan Of Wholesale establishments, and
the impression made upon the stranger, standing
upon the guards of a'steamer at the wharf, is,
that Hannibal is emphatcaly point Of no in,
considerable commtrce. This is emphaieaTy
true. We regard il as one of the most impor-
tant points on the Mississippi river, and being
the eastern terminus Of tie Hannibal and ST,
Joseph R Ill RI d. which is now under contract.
aud will doubtless lie completed in two years,
we should not be surprised TO see it city Of 8
or 10000 inhabitants before another Presiden-
tial election. r..
There are two beautiful views on the Missis.
sipp which we viii note without describing
One will enchant the vision as the point is roHpd.
ed opposite bay Charles" above Hannibal,
presenting in the picture that handsome CITY,
with distant landscape Of hills and stream for
10 miles down the river. II is a scene worthy
the best pencil. The other is the 'IlEuOis
Bluffs" below the mouth of the Illinois river.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
ROYAL TRAINING

The following is the routine of the daily &C.
cupation Of the royal children in England:
Rise early, breakfast at eight, and dine al
two. First hour after breakfast the classics;
next the modern, grammatical instruction, be.
ing also carefully given next military exercise
for the boys, then music and dancing, then the
riding school music and drawing for the girls
then the carpenters shop, and occasionally tn,
laboratory then shooting in the royal glrdens
then supper, then prayers, and then Il bed
Such are the daily occupations of these young
people.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
THE HRARF.BnOKEs.
sY MARY ". JASvSrS.

OH feel so srar &c 10 night. mother,
Such weight is on nv breas
And nv feyered brainis al on fTe, g l.
And / cannot, cannot rest
Foh me close up 10 your hear. mo ihtr,
There would breathe TO thee,
That which is making this life Of mine,
hSden OF i-ery.
The winds are out to-day, mother,
The storm is on the hills;
The clouds are Dark. and tie drifting snow
The cottage pathway MIS-
pu, wilder storm Is withify mother,
For doubts AID fear and wo
over nv soul are weaving shroud,
As over the hills the snow.
A wear hath crcled round, mother
long and weary year,
since the stranger cpme 10 The cottage door,
Ard begged for shelter herei
And Won kno,y how he tarried long, mother,
And he seemed go 10th TO go,
Though the s,onn-clOuds passed from the sky
above.
And away from the hills the snow.
He vhisrered sweet words al parting, mother
He said he would come again,
When the sol : Of the harvest hymn was heard
As the reapers gathered the grain;
Ere the autnm1 leaves had fallen. mother,
Ere the woodland flowers had died.
Would he come again 10 our home on the hills,
To WOO, AID 10 win bride.
The violet srrang up in the wood, mother,
In the sweet and early spring,
Aud the summer sun loob ed down in price,
As the wild bird furled her wing
And the trees on the hilltop stood, mother,
Like a band of monarchs old,
or regal pomp their crimson robes,
And coronals OF gold.
And then I looked down the valley, mother,
Watching aud waiting for him,
For the flowers were dying along the wood
Ard the harvest gathered in;
And the nuts ratified down in the forest mother
Under the squirrels tread,
And the map'e boughs were bright as FIRE,
And the sumach's fruit was red
All the day long ! waited. mother,
The live long. weariSome day
gazed till the sun went down in the west,
And twilight melted away
Aud the night when the STARS came out, mother
The stars pure and pale
listened again till their lgh, grew dim,
For his foot fall in the vale.
But he came noi! Never again mother,
10 the cot on the steep hill side,
Will the false orr cnme--for in summer climeS
He wooeh farer bride
His love has vanished like dew, mother,
He hath forgotten his vow
Eye and lip were alike untrue,
Another enchans him now!
The dove that goes forth in the morning mothe
For fl,e aud joy ops fig l.
Comes YEARLY back to the sheltered nest,
Wounded AID bleeding al night
Now leld me up close 10 y'ur heart, me her,
And mother, oh, do lot weep!
For the arCh'r's arrow hath euttI,d nv breast,
AID I fam would fat asleep!
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

U Crying children in church are usual.
~ considered as nuisanees, and taken out,
but this is not always the case, as the fol-
lowing anecdote from the Ladies Reposto-
ry for April will show
"a brother Just returned from Califor-
MIA says he was presentin the congregation
of brother Owen, when babe in the arms
of IFS mother began 10 cry. a thing 50
unusual in California. attracted not little
attention, and the mother lose TO retire.
Don't leave" said the preacher, "the sound
of that babes voice is more interesting 10
many in this congregation than my own
1t is, perhaps, the sweetest music many Q
man has heard, since long time ago, he
took leave of his distant home" The ef
feet was instantaneous and powerful, anc
large portion of the congregation melted
into tears"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

The following advertisement, extracted from
Frankln's newspaper, shows the locality Of
the pos!office of Philadelphia and the speed
with which the mail was carried, little more
than a century ago:
October 81, l737.--- Notice is hereby given
that the posiolice of Philadelphia is now kept at
b. Frankin's in Market street, and that Henry
Pratt is appointed Riding Postmaster for all
stages between Philadelphia and Newport, in
Virginia, who sets ont about the beginning OF
each month, and returns in twenty-four days
by whom gentlemen, merchants and others may
have their letters carefully conveyed, and bust
ness faithfully transacted .he having given good
security for the same TO the Honorable Colonel
Spotswood, Postmaster General of all his Ma.
iesty S dominions in America. -
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
June I, 1858,

"a man who marries woman that he does
not esteem and treat kindly is villain; bu
marriage was made for man; aud if the woman
be good tempered, healthy, Ga qualification
scarcely thought Of nowadays, all important
as it Is, cha'te, eleanly, economical, and not
AN absolute FOOL she will make him better
wife than nine ont Of ten deserve 10 have. To
be sure, it to these beauty and understanding be
added, all the better. Neither would / quarrel
with good fortune, il it prOduced no i'll effect
on the possessor--a rare case."- John Ran.
dolph,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
BURNING MOUNTAIN.

That portion of the Broad Mountain, called
The Fiery Mountain from the fact of the
Anthracite coal at that point being on fire
which has been burning for the past fifteen
wears, is situated about five miles from Miners
Vile, and fifteen fro.a SchuyIkill Haven, Pa
1t is now considered very dangerous expert
ment TO travel over the mounlan, as it is sup
posed that in many places the surfacS is mere
superficial crust or shell, the coal having besn
consumed upto the surface, and hence the least
pressure thereon, it is presumed, might break
through and let tbs advenlurer down into the
fiery chasm below. AT the base OF the noun
tain in one place, stream of water almost boil
ing hot, comes out. The surface of the noun.
tain presents desolale appearance, as far as
the eve can reach.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

offered for his head or his living body he "a.
into Stockton disguised, walked leisurely rm ss
with his serape thrown over his shoulders. r,.s
ing the different handbills posted up about tow,
Coming 10 one Of these, in a public thoross1e
fare, where 5000 was offered for his cspie,.
he wrote in pencil undernesih--@I will ~,
$4,000 myself--Joaquin"-- leisurely Ss.
ont of The town. ---------------
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

\ lie d. = hereby given that the Undersigned adj
mhlslralor has OBTAINED from he CleIk Of the
Rats County Corr, m vacation. letters of adminstra.
to-. upon he estate OF ELLISON \, DANIEL, deed,
be n dae May lsh, A ID, 1873
Al persons having demands against said estate ara
required TO sxlblI hem Tor allowance WITHIN one year
Gom HE date OF sad letter. they may be precdded
f ON a. benefit of sad estate, aud if such claims are
not exhibited with hrr- yaa's they viii be forever
barred ROBERT A. DANIEL Admir-,
May 26h, ls53.-(w3D
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
HANNIBAL JOURNAL, JUNE 9, 1858.



A short tinas since there died at Brands
ton, in Lincolnshire, England, nm old man
Of the name Of Jchn Wcod(ord, lsborer,
aged eighty-four. This old man, who was
only common day laborer, has leit be-
hind him iorteen houses in Brondston, ard
other property 10 the value Of $4,000. lie
has left behind him a son, who lived with
him, and who has acquired many OF his
penurious habits, although he is not averse
10 sell Indulgence. Thirty years ago the
poor old mans wife died, aud from that
time he has had no help in the house, ex-
that OF his son, aud they both lived in the
most sparng and miserable manner. When
| the old man died the son would not 20 to
the expense Of having two women TO "lay
out" the body OF his father, but he bar
gained TO assist one whom lie hired, and he
did So I'he terrible expens Of cofiir
next presented itself, but at last young
hopeful hit upon cheap scheme he sen
Tor one of his tenants, and contracted witt
him for the making of il, and then he Sc
of TO Lincoln aud bargained for the coffil
boards and the furniture. The whole of
fair was managed after this manner, bot tn,
J son and heir has been sadly staggered a
: "the heap Of money ia has cost him"
: Lincolnshire Chronicle.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

TALKING OF OrHgRs is very difficult,
and requires all ",he wisdom OF the SER
pent and the harmlessness o. the dove" to
talk Of people, without violating the laws
OF charity or of truth; il is therefore best
10 avoid it. BY substituting books, and
the vast variety of characters and opinions
which they present, you give yourself and
your companions ample scope for the eX-
preston Of your thoughts and feelings, for
the discussion OF various questions, Cor
sharpening each others wits by collision Of
sentiment, correcting the judgment by com
parison and discrimination, and strength
ening The memory by repetition and quo
iation,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

SOLITARY MEALs.- You should endeavor
TO avoid dining alone. Agreeable compa-
ny and conversation al table helps to pro.
mote digestion. A meal taken in solitude,
especially if the mind is in an unsocial or
oppressed mood, will not do you half the
good that it would if taken in cheerful
and social manner.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

The San Francisco Times notices ,-among the
novelties of the day in that part of our Republic
the formation of Japan and California Trading
Company in that city. The time is calculated
when the American squadron, under Commodore
Perry, should reach the coast of Japan an es-
timate is made of tbs length of passage between
San Francisco and the Sealed Empire and
straightway they so ahead,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

DAEADFuL SITUAroN-In India short time
since, several military gentlemen were sitting,
after dinner, over their wine, when one of the
party turned very pale, and said, "a snake has
come in, aud twisted itself around my leg and
that of the table" His companions hastily rose,
in order to kill it, but he said, 'If you awake it,
il will stick its fangs into me- and then am a
lost man. You had better go out of the room,
and will sit quietly with my hookah till it
swakes itself, and then it will probably glide
away without doing me any injury" There he
sat with the most perfect stiffness for an hour,
and an hour of much greater anxiety could
scarcely have been passed. lie was, however,
rewarded by the snake quietly uHCoiling itself
and taking its departure.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
Taxes! YaXes!I

n Office is hereby given that The Tax lists for the
~ year 1898, are in my hands for collection. All
persons indebted TO the city of Hannibal for Taxes
viii please call al my office, aud settle the same, II
they would save cost.
otioe over +. aud G, w. Hawkins Store, on Com
mercial Row, in the City OF Hannibal.
b. VI. HAWKINS,
JEWEL City Collector.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

A BAD SicS.-Itis bad sign 10 see man
with his hat off at midnight, explaining the
principles and the theory OF his party 10 lamp
post. Ii is also bad sign 10 see fellow lie
down in the gutter, suPposing it 10 be his bed,
sorts of hard names, installing it for his wife.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

A BEAR SnoT WITH A CAEpLE.---A few
days ago large bear, owned by Mr.. Prvat,
who resides on the peninsula opposite Toronto,
Canada, was shot in rather novel manner "a
common candle having been Fut in place of a
ball into the gun. The candle entered immedi-
ately behind the ear, and almost instantly de-
priYed the animal of life. 1t was very fat, and
was abost four years old.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

TT We are authorized 10 announce
CHARLES ID. BOURNE. as candidate
for the Office OF CLERK or TIE HANNAH
C0cRr or COMMON PLEAs, at the next Au-
gust election.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

More work for females is provided for
by the striking of the b'hoys in New York,
aud in Philadel phia, the walters at the no.
tells are displaced by neat, tidy and modest
young women. A large number of girls
are also employed in type-setting. Several
offices have prepared separate rooms for
girls engaged in their business. The day is
lot far distant when women will not be
exclusively engaged in plying the needle.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

FEMALE Society, BY all means mix as
often as you can with refined female soci.
ely. A dignified, social intercourse with
intelligent female society has a happy effect
upon the character. 1t tends TO soften
down asperities promote cheerfuIIess, re-
fine the feelings, and 10 save a young man
from vicious company. 1t should be more
reserved than we generally allow with our
own sex, but never more trihing.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

HT We are authorized TO announce Mr
THOS. E. THOMPSON, as a candidate
for reelection 10 The Office Of CLERK or
rliA CIacurT CouRr, for Marion County.
81 a.t'ai Is M r wtds
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

MARRYIse ONE's owS NIEcE.-CoNrRADIc
TIoN.--It appears from the Buffalo Commercial
that the rnonstrous proposition said 10 have been
adopted by the New School Presbyterian
Church that man may lawfully marry his
niece, was only received as report from DIR.
Cox and was not adopted by that body.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

EHT We are authorized to announce Nj
THOS. Il. HATCHER, as candidate fol
rc4eleciion.io the Office Of CIEKK or Tnr
Couwrx CouRr. OF Marion County. w,d
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

NJ We are authorized 10 announce
Capt. S. A. BOWEN, as candidate FOR
Clerk Of the cours OF CoMMoN PLEAs
Election next August. wid
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

VINO is WAsHlNGToNY-The Lsndon Daily
News lately stated, that an old English news
paper is still extant wherein the pertinent in
quiry is made, "Who is Geordy Washinglo nF'
Replying 10 his own query, the journal states
that "Geordy" is an obscure leader of militia
men, who NEEDLES with matters that are above
his comprehension, and whose obscure life will
be grounded" by the galows if he continues his
reasonable practices, and "provokes his betters
too far.' Further, the public is requested 10
decide upon his character by the station of his
associates, one of whom is spoken Of as a cdr.
ty printers man, named Benjamin Franklin"
Mobile Tribune.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

NJ. ~ 80 tushoczed 10 sunnmee WM. q
go0Nc a het1a.e tor re.sleetion 70 The ohoe Of
ssihE Augsst eiseGon.
n win be perceived, BY reference 10 the prope'
pl.es N our eOismns, that wnlisH o. Young, Eq i
candidate forre-eietion 20 The Office Of Clerk Of tn
ceuhty Court Of Rails eouaiy. We have bad long
psssonsi sequainznee with Mr. Young and know hin
10 be first tate man and excellent Clerk II indi-
vhiua merit and the requisite qualiesl ions can con-
ssituss the proper Recommendations for n caod date
then Bnly o. Young, {" Csn't be beat"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

A man whom Doctor Johnson once reproved
for following useless and demoralizing bust
ness, said in excuse:
"You know, Doctor, that must live"
The brave old Halter Of everything mean ant
hateful coolly replied that he did not see the
least necessity for that"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

One David Poor, of Medina county, Ohio, adj
vertises Peter Seaver as having run away with
his wife and his sorrel mare. He says if the
fellow will only send back the mare, he may
keep the woman, and no questions will be asked
P. s. Since the above was in type we hear thai
the wife has been sent back without the mare
heartless scamp, that Seaver.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

We learn that fry barrels of beer were drank
At the Turner Festival, on the Salt River road,
IN Monday. Lou. Cour.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

Next Friday will be held the Bible Re-
visioa Meeting in this city. Those who
have the ability and the disposition 10 be
hospitable, viii please make arrangements
to entertain as many as they can.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09
RACING.

A few days ago race =" on which heavy
sums were staked---was ended, though not de-
cided, between the Eclipse and ShOtwell, run
uine from New Orleans TO Louisville. One
ST. Louis paper wanted 10 send ST. Louis boat
GROUND 10 beat both; another published list OF
Saint LOUIS boats that had already beaten both !;
and every once in while paragraph appears
10 the papers Of that city, extravaganily landing
some boat Tor making quick trip BY strained
effort, at the imminent risk Of life and property.
All this is in the absence Of some other source
OF excitement All this reckless promotion Of
excitement On land leads to disastrous reckless
ness on the water. Some day the timbers Of one
Of these boats will suddenly separate and sail of
skyward, while her cargo will go TO the bottom
there will be scalded flesh on the writing bo'
dies Of sufferers lying on beds from which they
will never rise again, except 10 creep maimeC
and disiigured through the balance Of life; there
wi be human forms torn in pieces and sen
whirling through the air. The ST. Louis pa
pers will then have an interesting explosion
with ifs attendant losses, TO chronicle, and ca
spice the account with virtuous denunciations o
reckless steamboat officers.
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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-09

An Important movement has been made in
The New School Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, al Buffalo. A large sum Is appropriated,
after the Congregational fashisn, for purposes
Of church extension in the West. On the sec
ond Sunday in November general collection is
to be taken up in all the churches in aid of the
project. The funds 10 be raised will be en-
trusted 10 a committee resident in New York
aud Philadelphia. Nineteen thousand doll.rs
from Missouri and Illinois are already obtained,
and will be made over. The great and praise
worthy success of the similar effort undertaken
by the Congregational denomination inspires
hopes of like reception for this.-- New York
Times.