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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22
Carriages, Harness, &C.

Carriages, Harness, &c.
Just received from the best northern
y manufacturers, large assortment Of
CARRIAGES and HARNESS, which,
with number Of my own manufacture,
comprises variety worthy the attention OF
purchasers, who are invited TO examine be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
oct 19.y. faW w. +. TUNNARD ?
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22
f. r, .STEVENS BROS. & Co,

F.. +. STEVENS. rBKOS, Il CO..
"a Common Street., New Orleans,
HAVE the most extensive and varied
LII stock of Stationery in the city. Let
ter and Cap paper of every. brand and quail
ty; printing materials, &c. @All OF which
are sold Oh the most reasonable terms
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22

$685. NEw ORLEANS, June, 1917.
~Dr Fay, studied Dentistry in the city
Of New York, and subsequently graduated
in the Medical College Of Louisiana. He is
a gentleman of integrity and I have no hes
itation in recommending him as On accom-
plished practical Dentist. M ~ 4glg r
aii' WARREN STONE, Md.
June 70. If. Professor of Surgery.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22

lust received-per Saranac, from st.
y Louis-1O0 bbls Flour; extra and Fam
cy; so bbis. Pork. M. and NJ. O. Also
Bacon, Hams and Shoulders, Lard, Soap,
Candles, Starch, Tobacco. &c, &c ''''
janlJ .gsss s. N. HART Il Go.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22

TO SUGAR PLANTERS.
7 HAVE just received, and will continue
L TO keep, q good supply Of very fine SUI
gar House and water cistern cement se
....A..s.f. 49,, JOSHUA BEAL,e A4f
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22
PR. OYIEaOaeH /.

soa Curl Stock ~
For ths dnlossaa fioaof Faaiiilss shd others,
lsis6 eslsw& ianfIh asy q assluAsislA Of
GER0x ODUCE, &c.,
I klk - a. now nave on hand,
~ Brown Sugar, Fairto Choice, Crushed,
saF' Coverings Philadelphia. Pulverisetl
"a qnsdp % a laps,Ill l1exb|s Loaf
49, do do, Small Loaf,
M ,ssaeChoics RiUa6d bld Java.
ri s3dtb z RICE, Louisa1a. and
Carolina; srxAD $ ]
"''' powder. Y9Ylr
.aal E i,ssise4r ssfa sHd isfif Hyson. NJ K
& sias vel .is,Y ssGsss3ft9 7eilNY&c. &C.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22
For Sale.

#e 20 IS For Sale. f
A FINE Buggy and Horse-.he Hors
IA well suited to saddle or harness. An
ply to reH sept % JOSHUA BEAL.'
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22

.znA Leeches LsechesM I AszsS
EOO BEST LEECHES, For sale by
COV H. +. WAnp,Lts
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WHITE WASH BRUSHESeA few
w dozen, very best make For sale by
dec a-y. Z IN HI. wApDIn, DDst.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22

CUNDRlES-New lard Choice SUI
~ gar; Apples; Potatoes Raisins Aim
onds Cracknell Biscuits just received by
jan Is JOSHUA BEAL. "
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-22

PICKLES. quarts and Gallots; Srlcxs,
Ginger, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mus
n tdrd dnd Pepper; FISH, Sardines, Her
ring, Colfisb.1 Naetsqel in barrels,
quarters ana Kits FOIL, Olive &
- assAssLshspOil; WINES, Champaign
"a 80 and Clafet, CHAMPAIGN Cider,
in-bottles MAcAnoNi ard
ss;8s. 4, I .5ss Vermicelli; AL MoN DIS,
81 assap Raisins, Tomato and
.asss S. Hssai Pepper Ca to up;
sssiqass} s.,aegls CoshenS Il Western
.s.sastigfs saiasu yIiat Butter; Western
IL - {. x&<Sx ns~rv a q h1,fc..
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
st. Louis Sto5e Store.
c. W. BRYAN,

Stove Dealer, Sheet-Irsn Worker, Copper
smith, and Timer,
lIaih Street, Two Doors NORTH OF sBradS HoUss.'
,.a HANNIBAL, NO,
Sells at Wholesale Prices, STOVES AND TIN.
WARE ] invite particular attention to the PRIZR
PREM COOK STOVE, which has given univer-
sal satisfaction to all who have used II. warrant all
ny Stoves for twelve months, and il snyOf ths plates
break during that time, furnish new ones tree OF
charge. = ..tl 'a.F 4 woo "a. .
As design remaining permanently IN this place,
the public safe in taking guaraHtss for The gOOt
performance Of the stoves Kept BY me-
All my stoves are Manufactured ct MISSOURI
MOUNTAIN IRON, aud for goodness Of metal and
beauty of casting, they excel any stoves made Ia the
Western country.
~ The man who moulds Hollow. Ware for @. F.
Filly is considered the best workman in the United
States and this accounts for our Hollow Ware amp
Stove Vessels being much smoother and better thsn
any Others you will find in Market whether made East
or West.
o. have constantly on hand, supply Of TINwARE,
10 which I particularly invite the attention o. the
country trade the quality Of my ware aud the pti
ees shall be such 10 induce them to call S1.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
JUST RECEIV ED,

And for sale at the "Lone Building corner Of
re-. So Main and Bird streets, .... o..
A IL KINDS OF GARDEE SEEDS-onion sets,
"A Blue grass and timothy seeds; Glover seed by tue
barrel or bnshel. general assortment Of Groceries,
Wooden and Willow Ware, Blooms. Cotton Yarns
Cotton batting. All kinds Of Nuts Oranges Lemons,
Figs, and host Of articles not mentioned here Like
wise thousand things that is no, here Tor sale AnN
ions 10 sell all for CASH UP AND THE MONEY
DOWN. Lketo forgot ore thing, the Eagle Mills
flour is here tool mafl5dW T Il. JACKSON.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
Hannibal RetalI Market.

HAENmAL, Mo, ArRIL 7, 1858. .....
REEF-Best cuts &c 2 b; second, 6cj third, 4.
VEAL-6e p H.
MUTTON-6d7c "a n. .... '.n
FRESH PORK-7c d 10. ,.n. ,..... .... ......
SAUSAGE--Sc o ID. ...
LARD-l0c n n. 800 '..
TURKEYS--l0 to 75c apiece. ..... .
CHICKENS-Si 259$I so u deE-
QU4IiS--40c p doz. ... p. ...
DUCKS-30c a pair. % o. ..'.. to- ..'.
SQUIRRELS--75c ~ doz. D., .l ..w O.,
BUTTER Goud table 10000 ID n.
EGGS-6Ic u doz.
POTATOEs-Irish '4oc; Sweet 81 so. .y
APPLES--Green 60H70c u bushel
ONIONS 2oG50c p bushei. '."
.TURNIPS-l56J20 p bushel. ''
.OABPAGE-S1 r hundred. .,.. a., .!.s ..
BA CON Hams loc Sides &c Shoulders SIS
WHITE BEANS-$l SO. ..,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

. * <Uoards said there was q part 81 the
liquor business not yet touched. lie alluded TO
the awful things called rectifying establishments
II we must have liquor let's have good, .'. ..
Ths,6th section was then read and adopted
unanimolsly.gor ION. ..yr s,I. 49, -.
Section 9 was read aud adopted unanimously.
Section 7owas read. .d' r.i .....o. =.
Mr.. 'RObards objected. He was not quite as
strenuous as some people, but when boy he
was in .. store, where his orders were to sell 10
none on Sunday except women who were sick /;
he thought he never had heard of so many sick
wOmen-inhis life. And what was curious all
seemedto botaken sick on sunday. 1--we don't
mind abe words "urgent necessity" will be the
gap they'll all jump out at. s2i. ... su
Mr.! Gano thought Mr. Robards meant right,
but if opposed TO the ordinance in its present
form, he must know how il should be amended.
Mr.. Richards moved that the words urgent
necessity" be stricken out. I'd =. ..'.
Adopted unanimously. "...i ...s.f
Section Z as amended was then adopted unan.
imOusly, 8. u...' 81. rr..' ..
Section 8 read and adopted unanimously.
Section read and adopted unanimously. -
The remaining sections were adopted with.
out debate.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
DON'T READ. -THISI..

WE the undersigned, having used Giles +. filsy's
Wv Celebrated "ChAft6t iOakii Air Tight Cooling
Stove, Manufactured by Filey Of 81. Louis, aud sold
by G, W. BRYAN, Of Hannibal, Mo-, take pleas
ure in Recommending them 10 tbe public suptrorin
Of regulation, TO any Alright Cook Stove which We
have ever seen used, 100. ~ l..l f'. .rs 4f
NJ IF. RObinetts, John Partridge,
William Shoot, I'D r. Beatty. .....
j. p. Clark, 80 Da.s..s (arr-7.d.iy)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
ILLINOIS POLITICIANS.

A letter from Washington, published in the
Richmond Enquirer, says: .......
james Shields, Senator from Illinois, is TO go
Minister 10 Russia, and w. A. Richardson (of
the House, is TO take Shields seat next winter,
BY appointment from the Governor OF Illinois.
Mr.. Morris, of Quincy, Illinois, will soon be
appointed Commissioner OF the General Land
Office, vice John Wilson" .. ........ .
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

DrrTH OF THE SEA. The sea has been SOM
ded between Rio de Jpneiro and the Cape Of
Good Hope, by Capt. lDunham, of the British
Navy, and at the depth of about 46, 200 feet,
(over seven miles,, bottom ,Uas found. ..,.,, g..
The whole tine taken for the plnnnlet to
descend tothis depth, was nine hoursandtwenty-
four minutes. The sounding line was 40 Of
an inch in diameter the plummet weighed nine
pounds, and was eleven inches long.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
Original l1Ottrp.
BY ELLEN.

.. BY ELLEN. p. o.. s.
There's one whose locks are SilVerea DER,
One who walks proudly forth no more,
Hut who full oft has been the guide ...
OF our frat StePs with loving pride, .l.
...... .u.. Our Father. Z
There's one upon whose gentle breast,
We have been pilowed ofttO rest, ...r
Que when our Maynard feet would stray, % ...
Would turn Us iron our errng way, ...r. .
g.. .....f.. ... Our Mother, -..
Ih1ys's one whose words have magic .."
To calm the heart in passions hour, .t...
30 gentle, having and 50 dear, ..y o.
We would no. could not choose but hSar, r...
Our Sister. ....' ....
There's one we londly love 10 claim, ..-
Whose proud ambition uaught can tame, ..
Bat who can SOPHIE Gus aching heart, .....t
With loves own gentle self-laught art, -..
.... ..... .. Our 81 ether
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
READ THISi --Tbc introduction Of
FILLEYjS STOVES

~ ~ - y . ! " v ~
Into Northern Missouri TO any extent. has been IN The
lost thee years; since which time they have bssa
gradually increasing the manufacture and sale Of heml
aud although owing to their being light aud smooth
and something news some little difficulty attended the
sale and at first, yet by always making Stoves and
Castings Of the bestquay Of Scotch Pig and MissouG
Mountain Ion they have proved TO Withstand FIRE bet.
ter than any other Casting made in the Western
try The Furnace Castings and Hollow Ware phrticu-
ary, have been superseded by wherever II hiss been
brought into use, and always given satisfaction Hav-
ing lived here number OF years and being permanent
ly located here, purchasers rely GU our guarantee
a,e the quality of the articles sold by us and rs 10
the operation Of our celebrated Prize Premium Cook
Stove just read The certificates Of those who have used
then, and are using them uow. And another sdvan-
tage purchaser will have in buying St. Louis stove
Of u.s. he would not only begeting stove made of thu
best material in the world but he al any time get
an odd piece or plate without any charge, by lettingu
know that such is wanted, all our stoves war
ranted, and, in Of mperfecton, the article wiz
be promptly made good TO the purchaser, which 10
will not find the case with Cincinnati, Chicago Pitts.
burgh and Eastern made STOVES, as you cannot &c,
j any odd Pieces. Even If they were warranted, u
would be impossible to get odd plates from such dis
ltanee.
We, the, undersigned, having used tho ST. LOUIS
Stoves manufactured by c. +. Fley, Of st. Louis, and
sold by Carter w. Bryan, ct Hannibal, No., taxa
pleasure in recommending them 10 the public as So
peror in point of draft durability, economy convent
encG and ease Of regulation, to any Stove which W.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

Mr.. d. Long has removed his confectionery
establishment to house on South Hill street,
near Front street, where he is fitting up in a
neat style. -gr.. .,..,. ....,. ,.>......
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
TERMS OF ApVrRrTBrRo

...... IN TIVE ID MID ~ OihN HI. 80. 81
First Insertion Five Cents Line;
Each Insertion Afterwards, Two aud Half Cents a
line. do 1881. .. n-n...ct.
Advertisements will be published from six TO twelve
days at Two Gems Line for each insertioR including
the first .. .....'... .HI.s E.s .
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

Having secured the agency OF them Tor this city IhS
stove possesses advantages over common SoVes,Ih
thickness of the plate and improvements In the drat'
II is given up BY all stove dealers and manufacturers,
to be the best pattern for descending hs, OF aay
stove now made East or Wesl. - s...y--, 49,.
This stove was patented September, 1862, and
wherever they have been used, have given general sat
isaction. This stove weighs some forty pounds more
10 the number than any other stove ever brought this
city, The plates in them from hall TO three
foGrthS Of an inch in thickness. No. weighs over
500 pounds. We warrant them all against hres Iht's
stoves have Patent Hot Air Fue, which carries The
heat that Is generated under The fire plate down the
front part the stoves between two thick plates to the
draft at the bottom Of the stove, thereby adding great
which has always been fault with stoves Of de-
scendng tue, heretofore. The Charter Oak has one
fue and one plate more than any Alright stove ~
invented They will cook with ons,halt the MP
which enc OF the otdNsV VteFes WI, ald VIII ~
fsttRsSs ,RSs yettI " LiisG 20 81 tiFdfzss&to
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
SWEARING IN OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.

II would appear, by the Following statement
from the New Orleans Picayune, TINT Vice
President King was sworn in On TIE ,4th Of
March. notwithstanding the telegFap9gl' oFePoNFN''
to T III f PioasGns py.o9 oos Irsv olno
We have been favored aviih the following ex-
tract froarsJ privpteilettsr from Matan'as, re-
seivsd in this fybyths Crescent Glly; .,9DLs
"For the first time in, the history of the Re
rpbIio has tile man chosen by the people for the
second post of hOnQr-taksp the oath Of office in
foreign land, William Rufus King was, on on
the 4tR list, swofrin asiviCe President of The
United States, at the, ICOmbTe, near Matan'as' p
Sfessfs. E.& 6. W HAWKINS nave received
thsirqn goods, and Knowing thAtths momen
people. see them they will wantrtO purchase
the$Aave, with aYcSamsndablss Piritofliberal
ity, made great TeddetiOn' in prices, in orde
that The goods may 30 inlths universal publio'
,eacI. Go ana see for yourselves
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

Mr.. Vim. Mcdaniel has opened his soda fOun-
tain. Our citizens can certify to the excellence
Of the article manufactured by him. .3. Co.. .
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

There is an editor--a confirmed old bachelor;
who declines accepting cake when he publish
os a marriage. He says it looks like countenan-
cling matrimony. 6''a'i! .nn''#I a.,...l
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

Mr.. VIM. Arnold has opened :" Farmers
House and wagon yard at his present resi-
dence. ..t .g wi ...,.,..-.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

Mr.. T, Brcc wants ull the people to know
that he has bcdsteads on hand again. 81" ...'
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
SEALED PROPOSALS.

-; SEALED PROPOSALS. .'''
Will be received until the 10th Of April for
excavating Craig's Alley, opposite Block 80,
starting from Schneider's store house, thence
down Crais's Alley about one hundred yards;
dirt to be taken 10 Centre street, and on the
Levee, between Centre and Rock streets. n,
For particulars, enquire Of .,...,.u,..il.
g J, T, DAVIS, w.
l.. .y,. r... .... Street Commissioner.
4 Hannibal, April 7th, 1853. tdwtd) ~ .....j
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
Proclamation.

To all whom it may concern. The City
Council of the city of Hennibal will meet at the
City Hall, on Monday, tho 18th day of April, at
which time the City Council win sit as a Court
Of Appeals, TO hear and determine all appeals
from the assessment of the assessor Of the pres
ent year, and TO correct all errors that may be
Given under my hand this 9Th day Of April,
1853. 90. ..,,.., IT,.
dlwlt T. R. SELMES, Mayor.
Rev. Mn. Snow has arrived, aud will address
tho people tonight at the M. L. Church South,
In Quincy he obtained over thousand signatures
to the Temperance Pledge Kendalrs Hall
would not hold the people that came every even
irg 10 hear him. ~ va .. "".' ..'."
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
A Great Reduction
IN THE PRICES OF DRY GOODS
And in all the diferen, kinds Of goods usu-
ally kept in Hannibal.

ally Kept IN HanmbaI. =.
WE have just received the largest and the most
w tasty stock Of GOODS, Of all kinds ever brought
20 this city, and will sell them cheaper than we have
ever seen Goods sell for West Of New York. City We
will sell 10 all Of old friends goods, on as reSsoua
bic terms Sscsn be bought in S.. Louis, Wholesale or
Retail. .... ... .." ..
Don't bsleve aword until you and for your
selves, Tor Prices have Declined
We have very Large Lot of CArpeting OF all Shades
Boots and large aud tasty assortment Of Ladies'
Shoes of all kinds ..
Parasols all colors and Prices; Bonnets Cheap
Dress Silk from SO so per yard, down 10 Changeabe
Silks iol 20 cents per yards very fine assortment Of
Lawns; Barge de LANES; Hats and Caps, &c. A
La &c Lot of Clothing Of Superior Qualify and
Neatuess, cut to tit every person. ...... ....
E Some Merchants will tell you Goods have raised
ten per cent, but Goods have ia ten PR cent. at
(apr7.d&w3m) ''" T.. & G. W. HAWKINS ,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
CRY HOTEL.

A. B. Norris, St. Louisy1J. McCamOut, do;
Alfred Lollion, Gala; f. b. Rhen, Peoria; X.
S. Foster, Shelbyyille; Mrs. Righterman, Va.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07
AARfvArs AZ TftY PRINCIPAL H6fkKa
Between u, NJ, ys.l.rdsy ana y, =, ts.d,.y.
nKlbY AoUsE.l

. 'nkibx HOUSE. 'N''iIV'' zoo
J. W. Alcotn; g. Dapslsy; WIN. p, Samuel
& lady, Shannondale, FThoS. L. Chamberlain,
Gala; o. Adams, Pike co., ILL.,; b. Hack, do.jJ
o. HULL j. Dean, Salt River" 3 ,.i.|u'9t7a
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-07

Persons wishing 10 buy stoves, should
and examine our new patterns Of
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
Country PApERs.-We like country newspa,

COUNTRY PAPERs-We like country newspa,
pers. With few exceptions they are capitsl
vehicles to thought. Freshness originality and
fact characterize many Of their editorials. They
are purgcd from the bile of great and crowded
cities. They are sent forth from the midst of
natures most beautiful things-birds, trees and
flowers, woods, valleys, and the broad, free, blue
heaven Those who occupy the seat editorial,
though they may be unlearned in the classics,
are not worldly in the common sense OF the
word. They 90 not wearily to the sanctum
day after day, with brains steeped'in wine, and
aching with The "reminiscences of gas-light and
crowded fetes. They are not obliged to fill
their columns with long descriptions of whirIing
dancers and hackneyed stars. They have few
sickeung details of rows and murders. Un-
tainted by city vices, they tale high and pure
views of life. Altogether, ene feels to breathe
freer and to think better Of his fellows after
reading right smart courry paper.
I'm their corners are m,ny little effusions of
choice poetry Often thy are superior in fresh
ness and feeling to muh that is lauded by the
city press. They brig with them rural pic
lures of old farm hodses, half hidden by the
foliage Of summer.
There is some chrished corner, the blooming
country lass like beautiful wild flower in Sc
cuson, pens her pretty thoughts, and sends
them under som, anonymous signature to the
village doctor. He puzzles his brain to think
who it can be. COnjures before his vision all
the Lauras ani Marys who cast sly glances at
him at meeihg, and whisper to each other as
he passes. ethat the Doctor"
He it'll dreams it is the rosy maiden of
whose SUBSTANTIAL bread and butter he so often
partakes He has sometimes caught sight of
her thrugh the room of the-slades of the
Distinguished outhors the wash tub-but nev-
er th,dght that she gave time 10 the muses.. 1t
is, nrerheless, He is favored sometime by
theproud old farmer-faher, or devoted moth
er with a glance into that favorite study. OF
Use Matte knows nothing about it. What n
EARNING wife she would make Good poetry
and good cooking
Hereafter commend to us the country paper
Sparks from the thought anril, ay thick and
ast; glorious and bright they are-the editor
$ married The country paper is more of a
yem than ever; the reason is, because +" woman,
,r man is doubly blest."
Success to country newspapers!
Boston Olive Branch
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

Come, sir" said the official, {" own myself
second in the game, and am in yonr power"
:" Got through looking for contrabands @ said
Jonathan
"Oh. let me out p was the rejoinder. "You
have pounded me on your woodpile ill my bones
are almost broken, aud if you will let me 60,
give me some water, and lend me a coat to wear
home, you may smuggle if you like to all eter-
nifty, before look at your traps again, only keep
this exploit to yourself"
The Collector was released on parol, and kept
his promise; he, however, told the story to his
,oje. Jonathan never mentioned it. and how it
became public is to this day mystery.
N Y. Spirit of the Times
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

A CHAPTER FOR NICE OLD FARMERS Can
any body tell why country people so universal
ly and pertinaciously persist in living in The
rear of The house? Can any body tell why the
front door and windows are never opened save
on the 4h of July and at Thanksgiving time
Why Zedekiah and Timothy and Jonathan, and
the old farmer himself, must go round the house,
in order to get into it? Why the whole family
(oblivious of six empty rooms,) take their va
por balh," and their meals, simultaneously in
The vicinity Of red hot cooking range, in dog
days! Why the village artist need paint the
roofs, and spout, and window frames, bright
crimson, and The doors the color Of mermaid's
tresses? Why the detestable sunfower (Which
can never forgive "Tom Moor" for noiicing)
must always flaunt in the garden? Why the
ungracefu prim poplar, fit emblem of stiff old
bachelor, is preferred to the swaying elm, or
dropping willow, or majestic chesnut?
should like to pull down the green paper
window curtains, and hang up some of snowy
muslin. | should like to throw wide open the
hall door, and let the south wind play through
should like to 90 out in the woods, and collect
fresh, sweet, wild flowers TO arrange in vase
in place of those defunct dried grasses, and old
maid everlasings" should like to show
Zedekiah how to nail together some bits Of
board, for an embryo lounge; should like to
stuff it with cotton. snd cover it with neat
"patch." | should like to cushion all the chairs
after the same fashion. Then | should like,
when the whte.hared old farmer came painting
up the road at twelve o'clock, with his scythe
hanging over his arm, to usher him into that COOL
comfortable room set his bowl Of bread and
milk before him, and after he had discussed it,
coax him Gnscad Of tilting back on the hind
legs of a hard chair,) to take a ten minutes nap
on my 4" model" sofa, while kept my eye on
the clouds, TO see that no thunder shower play
ed the mischief with his hay.
should like to place few common sense,
practical books on the table, with some of our
fine daily and weekly papers You may smile I;
but these inducements and the comfortable and
pleasant air Of the apartment would bring the
family oftener together after The days toll by
degrees they would lift the covers Of books,
and turn over the newspapers. Constant inter-
change OF thought feeling, and opinion, with
discussions of important and engrossing ques-
tions of the day, would, of course, necessarily
follow.
The village tavern-keeper would probably
frown upon it, but will venture to predict
for the inmates of the farmhouse a growing
love for home," and an added air of inelli-
gence and refinement, of which they themselves
might possibly be unconscious.
Fanny Fern.
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