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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19
MISCELLANY N Y.
Anecdote of Daniel Webster.

well remember hearing my father tell the
following anecdote, Illustrative OF the early
genius of that great man whose loss mighty
nation mourns:
Ebenezer Webster, the father of Daniel
was farmer. The vegetables in his garden
had suffered considerably from the depreda-
tions Of wOodchuck, whose hole and habit
alion was near the premises. Daniel, some
len on twelve years old, and his older broth
er Ezekiel, had set a trap and finally succeed
ed in capturing the Irespasser. Ezekiel
proposed 10 kill The animal and eDd at once
all further trouble from him; but Daniel
looked with compassion upon his meek,
dumb captive, and offered 10 let him again
go free. The boys could not agree, and each
appealed 10 their father 10 decide the case
'We, my boys said The old gentleman, i
will be the Judge. There is the prisoner,
(pointing to the woodchuck) and you shall be
the counsel and plead the case fer and against
his life and liberty
Ezekiel opened the case with strong ar
gumenl, urging the mischleyous nature ofthe
criminal, the great harm he had already done,
said that much time and labor had been
spent in his capture, and now if he was suf>
fered to live and 60 again at large, he
would renew his depredatiops, and be cum
ming enough not TO suffer himself 10 be
caught again, and that he ought now TO be
put 10 death; that his skin was OF so me val
ue, and that to make the most of him they
could, it would not repay half the damage lie
had already done. His argument was ready,
practical, TO the point, and Of much greater
length than our limits will allow us to occu-
py in relating the story.
The father looked with pride upon his son,
who became distinguished jurist in his
manhood. Now, Daniel, il is your turn iii
hear what you have to say
1Twas his first case. Daniel saw that the
plea of his brother had sensiby affected his
father, the Judge, and as his large, brilliant
black ewes looked upon the soft, timd ex-
pression of the animal, and as he saw it trem-
BILE with fear in its narrow prisOn-house, his
heart sweed with pity, and he appealed with
eloquent words that his captive might again
90 free. God, he said, had made the wood
chuck he made him TO live, to enjoy The
bright sunlight, the pure air, the Tree nelds
and woods. God had not made him, or any
other thing in vain the woodchuck had as
much right TO life as any other living thing |;
he was not destructive animal, as the VOL
and the fox were; he simply ate lew CON-
mon vegetables, Of which they had plenty
| and could we'll spare part he destroyed
nothing except the little food he needed 10
sustain his humble life; and that little food
was as sweet to him, and as necessary to his
existence, as was TO them the food upon his
mothers table. God furnished their own
food he gave them all they possessed; and
would they rot spare little for the dumb
creature, who really had as much right to his
small share of God bounty, as they them-
selves had to their portion? yea, more; the
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

VALUE OF KrssEs-A French girl, at a
store, being solicited to allow kiss, declined,
except at the price Of little bag which lay
on the enamored cavaliers counter, and
which. as he said, was filled with cents. -
The bargain was struck, but to the surprise
Of our duIcinea, as to her satisfaction, oil
opening the bag it was found to contain, in
the place Of cents, good full weight aorins.-
The gentleman claimed the bag, but the girl
was unyieIding. Thereupon resort was had
to the tribunal, the plaintiff alleging thai
there was evidently mistake, and that q
simple kiss could not by ia. be appraised al
such sum. The tribunal, however, gave
the case to the girl--lst, because whatris
given is given; and Cd, because the value o
kiss cannot be estimated. a
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

A HUNTER OF KENTUcKY.-Ihe cores
pondept OF The Evansville Journal writes ms
follows about Kentucky hunter:-
WAT Eckman-it would do you good TO
see him-has followed hunting for liveii-
hood since the year 1884, Since that period
he saws he has killed 80 bears, 964 wolves,
3647 coons, 900 foxes, 96l wild geese, 204O
pheusants, 44 ground hogs, 60 wildcats, IA
polecaIs, 200 minks, beside squirrel, quaila and
other small game beyood his power to calcu-
late. The sum lie has realized from his
game, skins, &c, falls but little short Of
twelve thousand dollars
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

A NOVEL CoNTR1vANcE. The Boston
correspondent Of the Springfield Republican,
finishes a sketch of member of the Legis-
lature-a political opponent az follows:-
1t is said that lie brings his noon meal 10
the house in leathern satchel, and, for The
purpose of keeping his repast warm, sits
upon his bag until dinner-time. This Is
conlrivance Of Tartar origin, and cannot, OF
course, be patented in America.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

PoTAToEs.-A soon as potatoes begin 20
come up, run the harrow through tnemthe way
Of the row. This destroys grass and weeds,
lets in the air, and ensures general stand -
When the potatoes are two or three inches
high, throw furrow from them; returning,
throw the soil back again, so as 10 give to the
potatoes slight flat hill.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

To IRON VELvETs Having ripped the
velvet apart, damp each piece separately, ana
holding it tightly together ia both hands:
stretch il before tho fire, the wrong side OF
The velvet being toward lhe fire: This will
remove the creases, and give the surfnce OF
The nlateriaI-a fresh aud new appearance
Velvet cannot be ironed on table. for, when
spread out on a hard surface, the iron will
not 20 smoothly over the pile.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19
Washington's Greatness.

When find the character and career Of
Washington studied here, by The few yet
faithful 10 ihe forlorn hope of Italian free
dom-when | see his name bring the unac.
cus;Omed light 10 eyes heavy with watching
and mourniul with disappoin oinIment-when i
hear that name spoken with deep reverence
by lips that have sworn devotion, 10 the
death, to al liberia del popolO, then realize,
as never before, the unIversalilV of his great.
ness and the quickenIng Immortality Of his
memory. | believe that, though God has
sent, and yet may send, leaders as pure and
true rs our Washington-si(ted with more
Of the electric element of genius shining
with more splendid qualities Of herosm, that
he has been and will be, the secret soul OF
every popular uprising against oppression
every noble political revolution; for his
grand endeayor was sanctioned aud sancIi-
fed bY a complete and lre-enlinenl success q;
he attained TO the very height and crown OF
lis heroic undertaking, and there he stands,
for all time, boldly relieved against heaven,
the terror of tyranny, the strength, and in-
spiraIions, and example Of the oppressed
the bold rebuker Of kingly wrong-tlIe stern
vindicator Of the peoples right-the rebel
triumphant, the soldier olive-crowped, the
patriot with clean and empty hands. Such
is the farreaching depth, the eternal vitality
Of one great, heroic life, sending its shoots
abroad into all lands, and lacing together
continents and nations in bonds Of unseen
but indestructibe sympathy-such the far
sounding weight of one mighty purpose glo-
riously accomplished, which, amid Ireacher-
GUS straits Of defeat and despair, off perilous
shores of rock seated power, anchors safe
against leagued tempests, the great hope o.
the world Grace Greenwood.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

CURE FOR THE PIP.-Undoubtedly about
these days some Of your chickens Will have
this common chicken complaint. Cure It.,
Simply by mixing table spoonful q SUI,
phur with three pounds Of meal lcr leeu
every other day, perhaps for aforln'ght'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

sMy BRETHREN, said Swift in % sermon,
there are three sorts Of pride; Of birth, Of
riches, and Of talents. shall now speak Of
the auer, none Of yOu being liable to that G6en'-
Unable Utce.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

THE BEE MoTH.-Such Of our readers ns
are engaged in the bee culture will be glad
to learn that a remedy has been discovered
which effectunlIy prevents the ravages Of the
bee moth. The frequent and serious injury
caused by this pestiterous insect has deferred
many persons from entering into the business
Of raising bees, more especially as in some
localities the ravages have been so great as
nearly TO destroy both bees and honey. The
plan is this: split joints Of cane through the
centre and arrange them on tile four sides Of
the hive, with the split side resting on The
platform. The moth, instead of depositing
its eggs under the edge Of the hive, will lay
them under The split cane. From these de-
posiIories they may be removed and des-
lroved as often as necessary with little trOu-
BILE. friend informs us that he knows the
plan has been tried and found entirely sue
cessful Mobile Tribune.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19


WANrED-AN ANGEL FOR HEAVEN And
so death closed those little eyes -shrouGed
their bright glsnces. Oh, that The sun would
not come streaming in on his shrouded form,
as if there was no grief i'll the world.
How sweetly he sleeps, that little coveted
angel! How lightly curl The glossy ringIets
on his white forehead You could weep
yonr very soul away to think those cherub
lips will never, never unclose. Vainly your
anguished glance strives 10 read the dim
story of love in those faded orbs. The voice,
sweet as winds blowing through wreathed
shells, sumbers for ever. And still The busy
world kDocks at your door, and will let you
have no peace. Ii shouts in your ear; its
chariots rumble by; It smiles broadly in your
care worn face; il mocks you rs you sew
the shroud it meets you al The coffin, at the
grave and its heavy footsteps tramp up and
down in the empty rooms from whence you
have borne your dead. But it comes never
in the hush of night to wipe away your tears |!
Wauted-an angel for heaven Can you
look up? Can you bear the splendor Of that
sigh! Ten thousand celestial beings, and
your own radiant child-angel in their midst,
g In his eyes glory light,
On his brow glory crown"
anteu-angelS IOr nedVen OlInS not
too closely to your beautiful treasures, chill
dren of earth
PoETRY.-The following little gem we clip
from Dombey She died, said Polly, 'and
was never seen again for she was buried in
The ground where the trees grow The
cold ground, said the child, shuddering
again. NO! the warm ground replied
Polly, where the ugly little seeds are turned
into beautiful flowers, and where good peo-
pie turn into angels and fly away to heaven,
Amt Done NOTHING. Whats the mat
ter, John"
4 amt done nothing, father
We'll, what are you crying for, you lub-
Der p
i was afraid you would whip me-
''What whip you when you hnVnt done
anything p
Yes, SIR
Go into the house, you BOBBY
John felt quite relieved, and went into the
house. and bis father went down to the farm.
Very soon his father came back in rage,
and LAYING cowhidc over The urchin's back,
said, Did not tell you when went away,
to hoe that corn n
Yes, sir,-bui you told me Just now you
wouldt whip me if | badn't done nothing
fortunately JONAS viii didn't save him the
whipping.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

SENSIBLE TO THE LAsT.-II has long been
observed by medical writers that death in
frequently preceded sy insanty-a TACT which
has occasioned the remark that il was
not astonishing, for, everybody knew that
when folks get nadder they were about to
die. This reminds us Of case which oG-
cured many years ago in the Philadelphia
court, where a pretty young widow was in
danger of losing Two thirds OF her husbands
estate-his relatives grounding their claims
on the alleged insanity Of The defunct. Ii
may be as well TO premise that the presiding
Judge was not only conviyial but also very
gallant.
'What were your husbands last words p
inquired the attorney.
The pretty young widow blushed, and
locking down replied, I'D rather not tell
'But indeed you must, ma'am. Your claim
may be decided BY it,
Sill blnshiug, the widow declined to tell.
At last a direct appeal from the bench eIici-
ted the information.
lie said, Kiss me, Polly, and open that
Other-bottte of champagne Y
We know not whether it was for the de-
ceased husband or Tie living wifs that ia
spired The judge at this instant, but he aI
once cried, with all the enthusiasm of con-
victon, Sensible to the LASTLY Blackstone !
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-05-19

Here this affectionate couple sat for six NOR
tai hours, each bent upon sitting the other
down, and ruminating the while upon their
relative position. But it must be confessed,
that Mrs. Swallow had the best of the bargain,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-03
DIR. URBAN'S
VEGETABLE FEVER AND AGUE
POWDERS:


The only sure remedy eoer lnown for Chilis and
Ferer, and warranted to cure, in all cases, Jta-
ken according to directions.
1t cures, when taken according to directions,
in TWENTY MINUTES, leaving no Fever after the
Chill; very seldom requiring more than ONE
DOSE to make PERMANENT CURE. A great mum
Der of cases. from two to five years standing,
have been CURED with the FIRST DOSE, and the
Chill has never, as yet, returned. The beauty
of this medicine is that it stops the Chill in
TWENTY MINUTES or less, and the patient will be
entirely clear from Fever after the Chill, which
is net the case when any other medicine is used.
1t has superseded all other preparations wher.
ever 1t has been introduced ....
Read what the Editors of the Louisville Dem
ocrat say from their own observation: DIR Ur-
bans medicine for the cure of chilis and fever
has effec.e some wonderful cures in our own
midst. young man who has resided for sew
eral years in Louisiana, reached New Albany a
few weeks since, weak and emaciated-literal v
worn out physically with long continued chills
and fever He made short stay at the house
of Judge Smith, where his old disease contin.
ued with no less severity than at home in Lou.
isana. Having exhausted almost every rene
dy known to the medical profession, hr procu
red box of DR. Urbans celebrated medicine
and after taking two powders was entirely re
stored to health. He has been well ever sine,
says his health has not been as good for sew
eral years. and is now fast regaining his forme
vigor and the rosy cheeks he was wont to wear
This medicine can be had at the manufactu
rers' Depot, IS Third st,between Main and Mar
ket, Louisville, Ky, wholesale and retail.
URBAN d. DIDLAKE
GTOn the receipt of 81 the Powders will b
sent, free of charge. to any part OF the U States
II may also be obtained of all the principa
druggists in the country. mlSy
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-03
Arrival and Departure of Mails
from and 10 Iowa City.

EAST VIA MUscArINE
Contract time of arrival, six times per week,
at 8 O'Clock, Pm.
OF departure, o'clock, AM
WEST VIA Fir. DEsMoIyEs.
Of arrival, Wednesdays and Saturdays q
o'clock Pm. ...-
Of departure Mondays and Thursdays 6
o o'clock A.
NORM VIA DuDUouE.
OF arrival. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur'
days at 9 o'clock N.
Of departure, Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays at a o'clock a N.
SourH VIA FAIRFIELD.
OF arrival Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at 9 o'clock, P. N.
OF departure Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
dys at 4 O'Clock A NJ
DAVENPORT VIA TlProS.
OF arrival Tuesdays and Fridays ii O'Clock
OF departure. same days1 o'clock r. NJ.
DAVENPORT DiRECr.
OF arrival Tuesdays, 6 o'clock 7. N.
OF departure Wednesdays o'clock A. NJ.
LANCASTER SIGoURNEY DC.
OF arrival, Saturday 6 o'clock NJ.
OF departure, next Thursday o'clock A. NJ.
New LONDON, Mr.. PLEASANT dc.
Ofarrival, Wednesday 6 O'Clock PA
Of departure Thursday,6A NJ.
LINTON, CoLuI191Csrl DC.
| OF arrival. Thursds m.
| Or departure, Friday, 6o6$6GR A NJ.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-03
EiOusient Extract.

The following beautiful COMPARE
son is from lecture delivered at St.
Louis. bv Thomas F. Meagher:
One fair morning towards the close
of the summer, stood in field that
overlooked the Hudson. Twas struck
with the glowing ripeness OF the fruit
which waved around me, and broke
into an expression of delight. 1t
seemed to me the most glorious that
earth could bring forth.
"That seed" said one who stood
by, "came from Egypt"
1T has been buried in the tomb OF
kinrs-and laid with the dead for
three thousand years. But though
wrapped in shroud, and locked with
in the pyramids, it dies not. 1t liv-
ed in the silence-lived in the dark
ness-lived under that mighty mass
of stone-lived with death itself
and now that the dust of kings has
been disturbed--that they have been
called and moved not-that the ban
dages are moved and they open not
their eyes, behold the seed gi, eth
forth life, and the fields rejoice in its
glory.
And thus it is, that the energies
the instinct, the faith, and the vitali-
ties which have been crushed else
where-have been entombed else
where i'm these virgin soils receive life
and that which seemed mortal be-
comes imperishable. And thus it is
that even here, the seed will multi
ply, and borne back to the ancient
land. will people the places that are
4 desolate; the wilderness shall be made
glad.
Children of the old world, be Of
good cheer! Whilst in the homes
by the Rhone, the Seine, the Danube
and the Arno, the Shannon, and TIT
Suir-in the homes you have left
the wicked seem to prosper, and spu
rious Senates provide for the ofsprin:
of the tyrant, even to the third am
fourth generation. Freedom strength
ems herself in these lands, and, in tn
midst of countless hosts concentrate
the power by which the captive shal
be redeemed, and evil lords dethroneC
This shall be the glory of Americ a!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-03
Il F. r M S
BOUNTY LANDS!!
NOTICE TO SETTLERS!!!

JAMES H. COVER is prepared to supply
d settlers with Land Warrants for cash. or
on tsme, on the most favorable terms, and
viii when desired, give his personal gnaran-
ty for title. He will also give prompt atten
ton to any business pertaining to
GENERAL LAND AGENCY,
viii enter lands for cash, or locate warrants
for persons at distance. in or out OF the
State, on favorable terms. He may be found
at all times during business hours, at the
store of Cover & Holt.
Mr. Robert Cover, at Covers Ferry in Ce-
dar county, is prepared to negotiate for the
sale and location of Land Warrants, for cash
or on time, and any order of his will ne exc
cuted by me when desired Warrant will
be furnished to dealers on favorable terms.
Iowa City, Feb %, 1852.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-03
A Good Joke.

The following interview is said to
have taken place between Governor
Marcy and prominent politician
from this State, who went to Wash
ington for an office.
"Well, my friend, what situation
do you wish?''
"Why-y-y, I'm not very partic ular,
but SO mellow or other, think should
like to be Minister. don't mean
Of the gospel-but one of them Min
listers to foreign ports"
81 am very sorry, very sorry in
decd there is no vacancy just now.
Would not something else suit you?
"Why-y-y," answered the apple
headed man, 81 wouldn't much care
if took situation in one of the de-
partmcnts. | wouldn't mind much
being a Comptroller, Auditor, or
something of that sort"
"My dear sir, I'm sorry, very sor-
ry, very sorry indeed-but it happens
! that all these situations are at pres
ent filled; would you not take some
thing else?"
Our friend stroked his chin, and
seemed struggling to bring down the
soarlngs of his high ambition to the
present crisis. At last he answered.
":Why-y-y, yes; | don't care if |
get a good Collectorship, or Inspect
orship, or Surveyorship, or Navy A
gent, or anything of that sort.''
"Really, my good sir" said the
Secretary, 81 regret exceedingly that
not only all these places, but every
other place of consequence in the
Government is at present occupied.
Pray, sir, think of something else"
He then, after some hesitation,
asked for a Clerkship, and finally the
place of messenger to one oft the pub
lie Offices. Finding no vacancy, he
seemed in vast perplexity, and look
ed all around the room fixing his eye
at length upon the Secretary, and
measuring bis height from head to
foot. AT last, putting on one of the
drollest looks that ever adorned the
| face of man, he said
"Mister, you and | seem to be built
pretty much alike, haven't you some
old clothes you can spare?"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-03
Famine. Starvation and Pestilence
in spain.

Accounts from this unhappy coun-
try represent a state of domestic at
fairs truly as horrible as ever poor
Ireland groaned over. A writer in
French paper says:
an vain the venerable Bishop OF
ST. Jacques, in presence fmore than
six hundred unfortunates, resembling
moving corpses, who daily besiege
his gate, has sold his mules and his
carriage. In vain has he reduced him
self and his servants to the merest
necessaries in order that he might
give the rest to those who perish of
hunger. All that he or the other
bishops and clergy, all that the gov
eminent can do, according to the
Esperan=a. is but drop of water to
extinguish the conflagration. When
we speak of the government, howev-
er, we must remember that last con-
tribution made by it of 100000 OF
reals had not been distributed. In
the mountains, the starving die by doz.
ems, and in many places fevers ofthe
most dangerous character are joined
to the famine. Hundreds Of sick ex'
pire for want of nourishment anc
medicine. The streets of our cite:
are encountered with old men, women
and children, with the visages o
corpses, covered with miserable rags
and even worse, troubling themselve:
no longer except to die in quiet, ant
implorng, with loud cries the succors
of the public charity. At the gates
of the Archepiscopal Palace more
than a thousand people wait for dai
ly bread; and | hear that one day
E lately four thousand five hundred
poor assembled to receive the aim
distributed in the city by one gentle
, man.