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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

RoBBRRY AND ARREST.-On the night Of
the 9th inst, a quantity Of money and u
gold and silver watch were stolen from
Shaw's hotel. The author OF the theft has
been stopping in our city Tor some days
past, under the assumed name Of Ringold.
It has since been ascertained, however, that
he is the notorious Valentine Burke. After
taking the goods he went TO the river and
took q skill, and was supposed 10 have gone
down the river. Pursuit was made, with
what success we are unable to determine,
as the party in pursuit has not yet returned,
In the meantime, suspicious being enter
tanned against certain DIR. Barton who
was discovered 10 be very intimate with
Burke prior to the robbery--a ssnrch war.
rant was obtained and his office and person
thoroughly searched, when TOUR dollars in
silver was found concealed in one Of his
stockings. Here it is proper to add, that
tho Doctor, on the morning after the rob.
berry, and also a short slime before being
searched, had declared that the thief had
stolen coat from him and ali the money
he had. These facts, though they We're not
sufficient TO convict him, made it evident
NNhN hG Nho III oNlllC WY bJHilNNNON WIN
tie robbery. And on Thursday morning
facts were brought to light which make his
guilt still more certain. 1t appears that
Barton, on Wednesday evening, went on
board the packet and gave the mail ugenr
letter to he delivered to u man in Alton
for the purpose, as he said, OF securing the
arrest OF Burke. This not being credited
the letter was opened, and found to hav,
been written to Burke, and for the purpose
Of putting him ON his guard against hi'
purSuers. When these facts were mad,
known TO our city authorities, on Thursday
forenoon, Dr. Barton was again arrested
and is now in the custody Of the officers
That he will be found guilty Of being al
accomplish in the robbery in question, Their
is little doubt Louisiana Record
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

GuersE WAcoN.-Coi. Robert Stewart, the
p.usr-u Of our sporting community, has just
brought out a wagon built expressly Tor the Nc-
commodalion or the bhoys who are fond OF
grouse shooting. 1t has seats for four persons
with most ingeniously arranged set OF apart
mcnts for all the accompanying documents"
necessary for tour upon the broad prairies.-
There is pantry, ice-boV, feed-box, gun-rack
and nice, cosy little place for the Ell ceterdS,-
But the dog kennel, which is situated at the hind
end, aud is calculated TO accommodate four Of
the "pure bloods," is perfect menagcrie of it,
self. There are as many windows Ground
holeS) as there are dogs, and us soon as Dom"
Dick" sob" aud "rroop" are fairly encased,
u head is seen to pop ont OF each, with the usual
impatient whine for field Of larger liberty
Take it altogether, it savcry Skllrully arranged
and convenient establishment, and with "BOb"
and three others fully equipped, for an excur-
sion, it is very pleasant TO make one Of them,
Aud then the remarks that are made as the car
ardn passes through the country, "Here comes
show, for see the monkeys a.lookin out"
A bow-wow soon convinces this greeny that he
has mistaken the critters, and he growls out,
ono it Oint neitheri its nobody but some id
dog pcdlOrs. = Burlington (Iowa) Telegraph
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

~" A gentleman seeing some cows in field
grazing, said: "He did not wonder that the grass
did not get high, as it was coW'd down" Again,
seeing cellar nearly finished, he remarked; ut
was an excellent foundation for q storp."
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

The man who returns his neighbor's umbrella,
was seen day or two since walking in compa-
ny with the young lady who passed looking
glass without taking peep at herself, It's
believed they are engaged May every blessing
attend EN-.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15
Wanted =!
At this Office, TWO COMPOSITIONS.
GOOD NEWSl

Coon NEws.-We have intelligence on which
we rely, that a contract hos been made for the
construction Of The railroad from Decatur 10 IN
dianapolis. We have no; learnt the particulars;
but the contract looks to the early completion Of
tho road; and the work to be done in the best
manner. The link in The great railroad line from
81. Joseph 10 Re eastern cRts-Jeiueea Naples
and Hdnnibal--S PROYIDED FOR. This
will be one Of the most important railroad routes
In this Union. Il Ill. journal of the 18th.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15
ARRIVALS AT THE MONROE HOUSE,
Corner OF Main and Centre Streets,
VIM SHOOT, Plopris,ot.

SATURDAY, August 10, 1853.
Felix Crawford, Naples;
w. X, Harlrn, ST. Louis
s. &. Dyer, Maryland
Mrs. NJ. Odd. Monroe
John Bales, Marion,
Richard Drane, do
Jerome MOranelle, Perry Co, Mo;
+ Rry, Chicago;
Daniel Darid, Georgia
Abraham Block, ST. Louis;
Thorn. Hull, Pike Co., ILL.,;
c. MaIchul, Quincy, ILL.,
SUNDAY, August IL, 1904
NJ. llcnnell, New LOndoui
H. WIlks, PeOTa,
p. Lndell, 81. Louis;
J, ID Liudrll, dos
J, II Williams, Quincy,
j. Robinson, Cha ksyule. No:
Mr., L. Peak aud tive children, st. Louis;
r. Lane, DO;
j. A. luslee, City;
Jmcron Hawkins, City;
W. NJ. Cooke, 81. LoulSi
+. Vonphul, do,
A, G. Bird, do
+. CDner, Chicago;
]. V, Lecr, West Ely,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15
ATTENTION.!

The Marion County Temperance Society will meet
pursuant TO adjournment, on Saturday the Sd day Of
September at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, TO discuss the Name
Liquor Law, The friends and opponents Of said law,
ate requested 10 attend and the ferent divisions
requested TO be represented by delegates.
T. II, TATLoW, Pres
Palmyra, August s, 1883. (Ougi0dSwtd)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

E55= The man who hung himself with q cord
Of wood has been cut down with the edge of
preeipice.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15
DIED,

IL this place, on 18th inst, of Dysentery,
Eliza r. daughter of Or, 3, II, and Susan NJ,
Washington, aged 9monlhs and IL days,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

The Hannibal City Liquor Law Reform Association
will meet tonight at early candle-hgM. A
full attendance is earnestly requested as bust.
ness of much Importance will be transacted.
The place of meeting is the Baptist Church,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
IN THE DAILY JOURN AL

,E-s~ We are authorised to announce o. q. STRONG a
ehctin. laug6dtd)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

MORE JAMS EMrrY-WHYP-Th Burling-
ton (Vt,) Courier says that last year, when the
present Tailor took charge Of the Jail, there were
seven in its cells, and that there have since been
at different times, thirty others; but now, since
the Vermont Maine Law has had time to produce
its legitimate effect Jocks and keys are useless ne
the Jail is without tenant. This is the third
Jail in Vermont which has been emptied by the
new prohibitory liquor law, and the editor very
properly adds; "The simple truth is the sale oil
liquor peoples jails-prohibiting its sale empties
theme-and it ia in the power of the people to
say which they will have"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15
IlInrriro,

On the 29th inst, Mr.. T, p. MoMuRnY,o of
Palmyra, Mo, to Miss LIZZIE T., daughter Of
the late John Wright, Of this CITY, Lou. Times.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15
THE PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-vERY GOOD AGAIN.

If there exists any doubt that the administra
ton is fairly in for the Pacific Railroad, the fol.
lowing from the Washington Union (Which we
suppose, is authoritative in this instOncc) would
be conclusive!
II may turn out, and we think il probably
will, that the determination Of the government
10 furnish Cilcctual aid in the construction Of d
railroad through its own territory, wherein lie
the great physical obstacles will give TO the en-
terprise 80 much certainty Of success, that indi.
vidual and municipal capital will be enabled to
construct not only one, but many diverging
tracks through the States through whose terri.
tory il may pass. In that event the original
strict doctrines Of construction stand intact. If
il become necessary, however, For the govern
ment 10 give aid 10 private capital TO promote
the enterprise in the States then il does not fol.
low that an appropriation from the Treasury is
essental--ihe aid may be derived from the pub.
lie lands of those States; and, in that event, the
old strict construction principle may not be dis
turbeG. But even If il becomes essential, in or
der 10 insure the success Of the enterprise, that
money should be appropriated by the gov
eminent to be expended in aid Of tho work in
the States, it may be found, upon careful invcs-
tigatiOn, that the power TO protect our Pacific
possessions, IN obedlence 10 an express trust as.
sumed by the government, may so far be regard.
ed us specified or express grant in the con-
siltutiOn as TO authorize the appropriation.
HAprTuAL DRuNKARps DGCLARED LuNLTlcs.
"A case was decided at Princeton, on Friday,
which comes within the provisions Of law pass
ed at the last session Of the New Jersey Legis-
lature. The Chancellor issued commission tc
three gentlemen, who proceeded TO try before u
jury an inquisilion into the hnbtuOl drunkenness
of Charles Skilman, and his lncOpocity TO take
care Of his property, The jury gave verdict
that such was the case, and according to the law
the orphans court, on application, must appoint
guardian over him. Heis Invested of all con.
troll Of his property, which will be restored OF
his reformation. An liquor sellers under
penalty, are forbidden TO sell TO him, and legally
he is 10 be treated as a lunatic.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

Religions No!icc,-REv. G. S. WEA.
YER will preach at the City Hall on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
the 10th, 18th and 18th inst. BY request
he will preach upon the following texts,
On Tuesday evening, The Rich Man and
La:drasj on Wednesday evening, The Pres
cnoe Of the lord, from the text "Who
shall be punished with everlasting destruc-
lion from the Presence of the Lord and the
glory OF his power" 81 TheSs. 10. And
on Thursday evening on the "New Birth"
from the tcxt-"Ye must be Born Again :"
John Sd.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

NEW ARRIVALl
lust come from the East New Piano Music, among
~ which are New Songs, New VALVES, New Polkas,
Get, Fer sale at D, X Garman's
(SugloltO New Book Stere.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

NOh ii"llI'-- AHC ONl ltlllWuu my INc"S
has at the head Of its editorial column picture
representing a globe labeled " Our Country"
with one.half submerged beneath the waves Of
IN angry sea, while over all floats the Flag Of
our Union," which is about the size of the whole
globe. The enormous proportions Of the flag
are probably meant to symbolic either the
greatness Of our present power or TO prefgurc
hoped for fact, that our territory may extend
over the whole earth, But, then, what's the
world sinking for9 1t may be meant as a
warning of the danger of such Capitalization
of power, or, it may intimate desire TO drown
every part of the earth except that OH which our
country is situated-which would display sen.
tIment, cruel, bloodthrsly aud not to be tolerO.
ted. Again, what's tho sea in such u sweat
about? The picture puzzles u.s. viii the
editor OF the News please explain the enigma
ELK LICK Strings TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION
BY virtue OF n decree of the circuit court Of
Fke county, Mo-, in the matter Of I. T.. Will
lams and w, Robinson, VS.. p. II. Mcbride, T.
L, Fox and A, W. Reed, eighty acres contain.
ing the Elk Lick Springs, will be sold in Bow.
ling Green on the 9th day Of September next 10
the highest bidder.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

STEAM MACnINERY.-W would call at
tention to the advertisement of Clark, Rem
irew & Co., of st. Louis.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01
EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALES.

Is it not the one abominable thing of our
day, that men first cut down the wages of
female labor to so miserable pittance, that
the severest and most assiduous labor can on
iy with difficulty obtain bread, for the widow
and her dependent children, and then snatch
es from them every kind of honest business
IN which they can earn those wages, if they
themselves can make any better profits, by
adding it to their multifarious methods of
money-making! If woman makes COM
Portable living in a place, by selling thread
and needles, straightway man, stout enough
to earn dollar day at farming sets up a
thread and needle store in opposition. If q
company of entelprizing Yankee girls are
found to do well at manufacturing mantillas
the largest dry-goods man in town thinks it
Is reason enough why he should add man
tilla-making department to his establishment.
If the spirited orphan lass, who has made
all the bonnets for several wears, is reputed
to be doing we'll, the country store-keeper
at his next visit to the metropolis, orders
home several boxes of bonnets, by which he
undersells the milliner, drives her out of en-
ployment, and puts the cash she should have
made into his manly pocket.
There is scarcely pursuit for which the
superior delicacy and tact of females espec-
tally fits them, and which few years ago
was exclusively theirs, but boorish, clowny
men have elbowed themselves into it, and
driven them out, oftentimes to poverty, and
how often to shame The business of teach
ing, especially the elementary branches, ought
to be esteemed theirs by every title We
think we have seen signs Of an increased con-
viction to this effect. Let all who make any
professions to gallantry, all who have given
passing thought to the prodigious obsta-
clcs that block the path of unprotected fe-
males to an honest livelihood, respect their
claim, and refuse to take the wages that be-
long to those who cannot live by the sweat
of the brow n. Y. Times.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01

JOSIAH NooSAN has the recommendation
of the congressional delegation of this state
for the Milwaukee Post Office. Noonan's
political enemies are maneuvering in yari-
Gus ways to defeat his appointment. AS a
political diplomatist, Noonan has not SUI
perior in the state His calculation of chan
ces on the political chess board is remarka-
bic. He will most probably surmount all
the obstacles thrown in his way and consum-
mate his wishes.
The prospects of our old friend Dr. Cary
for the Racine Post Office, we learn are
somewhat cloudy. Mr. Ullman is at Wash
ington, confronting the Doctor, and is repor-
ted to have seriously undermined his hopes.
BosrwIcK O'CoNxoR of Port Washing
ton, formerly of this city it is reported, has
made pretty certain of Judge~hip in Ore
gon. The Oshkosh Courier learns by let
ter from Washington, that Senator Sharp
stein of this city, stands fair chance for
the Office of U. S. District Attorney
Judge LARIBEE has been at Washington.
an applicant for an important Office. 1t is
reported that he called upon our worthy SEN
ator, Gen. Dodge, for a recommendation
The Gen, after hearing his story replied,
Sir, you look very young. How old are
you! You voted for Doty, sir; no man who
helped that scamp into Office will have my
assistance" 1t is no wonder Laribee looked
confused.
As it regards the Post Office applications
from this city,we learn nothing definite accor-
ding to the reports of the day, the applicants
are what jockeys would call, about meek
and neck in the race.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01
Peoples Nominations.

At meeting held at the Court House
on Saturday evening last, called without dis
tlnctlon of party, to nominate candidates to
be supported at the ensuing charter election,
Hon. [. N. Stoddard was called to the chair.
and II. futile Esq, chosen Secretary.
The following nominations were made -
For Mayor, CHARLES c. SHoLEs; CITY
Clerk, JOSEPH MURRAY; Treasurer JosEPu
WHITE; Marshall, RUrus MARsroN: As
SCISSOR; john R. PHELps; Superintendent
OF Schools, M. FRANK; Justices of the Peace,
PETER D. HuGuNIS and FRIEND J. WHr7-
LOCK.
Of these nominations it is not necessary
to speak in detail; they are all known to the
electors. 1t is due, however, to saw a word
IN respect to the nominees for Mayor and
Clerk. Mr.. Sholes and Mr.. Murray were
nominated last year at peoples meeting
held without party Distinction they were
elected independentent of party considera-
lions, and they have discharged the duties of
their respective offices with acceptance to
the people. Their denomination at this
time is deserved compliment.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01
ma rHs--s-~IPpi HI nIIro IA a
Company.

This company instead of running their
contemplated road further west, are in a fair
way drumming it into the ground. They have
undertaken to say who may ride on the
road and who shall not 1t is surprising
that the company should be so stupid as to
suppose that public opinion will tolerate
them in ejecting from railroad cars, persons
who pay their fare and behave themselves
properly. Mr.. W. P. Flanders, of Milwau-
kee, has brought suit against the company,
laying damages at $4,000; and has retain
ed Ogden IL Brown, and Arnold & Ryan, as
counsel in the case.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01

WORLDS FA1R.-Cannot Kenosha Coun-
ty be represented at the next Worlds Fair
in New York city by some article, commo-
dity or product of the soil The exhibition
is by no means intended for display alone
Of works of art and taste-for snowy fabrics
and costly specimens of skill These will
doubtless occupy larger space, but the coars-
er articles-the useful implements of hus-
bandry and the products of agriculture, are
expected to occupy prominent position
There will doubtless be exhibited, products
of the soil from the far Eastern continent,
and from the South that will be entirely new
to western man. So the West has pro-
ducts which the inhabitants of Northern Eu-
rope have no just conception OF. Whatever
will tend to give an adequate idea of the fer
tility of our soil, and the vast resources of our
country should have prominent place in
the exhibition. The Legislature of Mime
sofa have provided for an agent to collect
whatever is rare in the mineral and agricul-
tural recources of that new Territory, and
convey the same to the Worlds Fair. The
Legislature of this State could have done
quite as much to bring Wisconsin into the
favorable notice of the enlightened represen-
tatives from Europe at the Worlds Fair, by
the appointment of such an agent as by the
election of a runner for emigrants in New
York City. Doubtless man could have
been found in whose unquestionable demo-
cratic faith, that immaculate embodyment of
democracy, the Wisconsin Legislature, could
have confded the trust.
Cannot the Kenosha County Agricultural
Society devise some plan by which some pro-
ductive interest of the county may be repre-
scented at the Fair? Or is there not some
individual Tho can with credit to to the
county swc-l the list Of contributions, so that
honorable mention may be made of Wiscon-
sin at the Worlds gathering.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01

The season of the year is now at ha nd
suitable for the planting of trees and shrub
berry. By no expense so small, can any
owner of house and lot, add SO much to
convenience, comfort and ornament, as by the
setting out of fruit and ornamental trees. No
external can do more to render home attractive
and inviting. A family dwelling may be
well finished and present an appearance of
architectural taste yet if it have about it a
bare yard, and grounds unappropriated to
useful and ornamental purposes, it gives an
unfavorable impression of the taste of its
proprietor, and seems wanting in the essen
tial furnishments of pleasant home 1t
has often been remarked that tolerable cor
rect opinion may be formed of the habits and
tastes Of farmer or the owner of village
residence, from the appearance of his door
yard. If this presents neglected and I'M
cared for aspect, it not unfrequently subjects
the possessor to criticisms not very fatter-
ing. Persons of mind and taste are more
likely to have their admiration excited by
a plat of ground, although small, yet we'll
laid out and planted with fruit trees and
shrubbery-ornamented with flowers and
trellessed vines, than by large and pretend
ing mansions. A low and homely cottage
may be rendered an endearing abode by the
exercise of little public spirit and taste;
and at an expense too, within the reach of
thos of limited pecuniary means.
The general appearance of our city might
be greatly improved, and be rendered doub-
ly attractive by the planting of more shade
trees. Every street not appropriated to bus
mess purposes, should be planted on either
side with trees, as far rs practicable, during
the present spring season. Our city has
reputation for health unsurpassed by any To-
cation in the west; a little expense in the
matter of shade trees, would make it still
more inviting to strangers, and add 70 the
value of property far above the cost of such
improvement. In many of the cities and
villages of New England the authorities have
provided by ordinance for the planting of
shade trees; this is wise and healthful pol
icy and well worthy the consideration of our
western cities. Another method for the &C
complishment of this desirable object, has
in many places been the formation of asso-
Citations for the purpose Of encouraging in all
suitable ways the planting of shade trees
What may be the better policy to be adopt
ed here, we shall not attempt to decide; we
hope, however, the proper time will not be
allowed to pass away without some demon
stration, or at least some ornaments of the
kind we have spoken OF, being added to our
city. Could the ladies of Kenosha be Undue
ed to take this matter in hand, our streets in
few years might present one continuous ar
bor Improvements of this kind would not
merely add to the pleasing appearance, and
increase the attractiveness of our city but
would lead to other results. Plants aid
flowers, trees and shrubbery have language,
though silent, yet impressive and instructive;
they have moral influence, especially upon
the minds of those who cultivate a taste for
them.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01

METHoDIsM IN THE UNITED STATES
The Editor Of the lions Herald, takes the
following view of the progress of Methodism
in this country. He says:
American Methodism is not yet cen
fury old. In the incredible short space of
eighty-seyen years, it has built four thousand
two hundred and twenty churches, (Which
is little less than one for every week of her
eXistence,) at cost of fourteen millions sew
Ell hundred and thirty thousand five hun
bred and seventy-one dollars. 1t has also
erected and endowed its colleges and hume
rous academies with large sums. 1t has
built innumerable parsonages, and supplied
itself with Church and Sabbath school liter
allure. Now, most of these churches, having
been newly erected, rebuilt or remoddelled
and most of these vast OUTLAWS having been
made within the last quarter of a century,
we think it no exaggeration to estimate the
expenditures of Methodism in the United
States for home purposes, at an average We
ry little short of one million of dollars per
annum for the last twenty five years in addi-
ton to that it has paid for the support of its
ministry"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-01

LEGISLATIVE IrEMs-Mr. Sanders, of
Racine, on Wednesday last, moved an amend
ment to bill, title not mentioned to allow
the Racine and Mississippi R. R. to build a
branch to the State line-carried 40 to 10.
"A bill to allow towns on the line of the
Kenosha and Rock River R. R. to aid in its
construction, has passed the Senate-A
bill has passed the Senate, providing for the
expression of the people On the enactment of
liquor law at future period. -A bill to
provide for the settlement of the affairs of
the town of Southport has passed.