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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

A PosITIvE DIscLAIMER.-Som fellow in
Nashville, Washington county, not having the
fear of the law before his eyes, entered upon
the premises of a whisky shop in that place
and wickedly carried of and secreted portion
Of the grocery" stock-several bottles and a
lot of Cuba skies Strange as it may appear
and to the shame of the goodiy village of Nash.
vile, suspicion fell upon our worthy cotempo.
rary of the Nashville Monitor. Hear his indig-
nant disclaimer:
awe have not the endurance to worry will
the subject further than TO place this unequivo.
cal and positive disclaimer on record, that u,
did mol do IT!-in other words, this outrageou,
encroachment upon the rights and property oil
john robbins, esq. grocery keeper No. 5, il
Nashville, was the vihainous act and deed Of
somebody else! and shall rest confident that il
future time the correctness Of this daring asser
tion will be fully developed"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

AIR SrRivos.-Where will be the end OF
mechanical inventions and improvements Who
will believe that railway car has been con-
structed and proved, which rests upon air
springs? Mr.. Ellsworth states that just before
leaving Washington he signed a patent for a
man who proposed TO construct springs Tor cars
SO that Passengers should be able 10 read or
write without any inconvenience. "Of what do
you make your springs--irony" mo" "Ol
wood?" No" "What them" "Air." "How?'
Take a strong metallic cylinder, twelve inches
long, set it in perpendicular; force into this thir-
teen atmospheres Chat is, by the use of the
forcing air pump, make the air in the cylinder
thirteen times as dense or heavy as common
air, on the top of this put oil, and insert a
psten which shall fill the cylinder, and this
makes the spring. Mr.. Ellsworth rode in car
carrying eighty passengers, which is thus con-
structed, and it answers fully the expectations
and promises of the patcntee Buffalo Rough
Notes.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
Movemsnt in q right Direction.

We learn from the Memphis Appeal, tina
Mr.. c. C. Baylor, gentleman of character and
reputation in that city, has recently delivered a
lecture at Holly Springs, Miss, on the wisdom
and necessity of sXempting negroes from sale
under execution for debts of their owners
Two objects are proposed by this movement
one 20 abate the clamors of The aboltionsts
against the force separation of families; and the
othcT TO increase the number of Shareholders.
by exempting the poorer whites from the loss of
their slaves, in consequence of debt. The pro-
POsa is said to have secured the approval of dis
tnguished gentlemen at the South, and for
NAL appeal TO Shareholders for their appreciation,
is soon to be made in the Baltimore Cotton Plant
err. So far as il goes, this is movement in the
right direction.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

CorToN Roprs ron SnIPs.-There is a nov.
city about the Sovereign of the Seas, that
doubtless, will soon be initiated by other vessels
The ropes which form the running rigging are
of cotton, which we understand, is not only ca.
pable of a tighter twist, but is not likely 10 be-
come deteriorated as hempen cords. After they
have been in use, too, for years, they can b.
sold for nearly as much as the original cost
These ropes are quite as smooth, and run will
great ropidity through the blocks. The sail:
also of this vessel are of cotton, two sets of cot
ton sails costing only the sum paid for one Sc
of linen canvass.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

The Clinton 5Courant tells story Of rural
philosopher, who had some what advanced in
years without learning much Of the mysteries
Of nature. What knowledge the old gentleman
had CLEANED was entirely independent OF science.
He did not know whether a microscope was
"something new TO eat or a new tangled farm
ing machine" A young friend, fresh from
school, once paid him a visit, and was very anx.
ious so cnlighten the old man on the wonders Of
the microscope, specimen Of which he carried
about him.
While tie old philosopher was making fru.
gal meal in the feld at noon, the youth produced
his microscope and explained its operation
which he illustrated by exhibiting its powe
upon several bugs and minute atoms of animated
matter on hand. 70 his surprise, the aged
stung by his indifference, he detailed to him how
many scores Of living creatures he devoured al
every mouthful and in each drop which queucheC
his thirst. At this his hearer was sceptical t
prove the fact, the boy snatched from his hanl
chunk of rich cheese which he was then de-
vouring, and placing il under the magnifer, TIT
mass of wrgging animalculn was triumphantly
pointed out.
The old man gazod upon the sight indifler
emily, and at length, with the utmost noncha
lance, took another huge bite. "Don't" ex
claimed the boy, "don't eat it, Uncle Ben ; don
you see EN-? See 'em squirm and wrgge"
"Let 'em wriggle!" said the old philosopher
munching away calmly, "they've got the wors
ont if they kin stan it kim" and he deliber
ately finished his meal
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

Benton has furnished the National Intelligencer
with letter from Mr.. II. Heap, connected with
the Central Pacific Railway. exploring party,
plored, comprehending fully half the distance
mia, and embracing, as it is sand, the most diff
cult portion of the line, the construction Of a
road is not only practicable on an easy grade.
but the country is well watered and fertile, such
as TO invite settlers and cultivators throughout.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

A SINGULAR FAGT.-A marriage solemnzed
in South Carolina is indissouble, either by con-
sent of the parties, or by the judgment Of any
foreign tribunal or statute Of any foreign Legis-
lature No judicial tribunal in South Carolina
has gny authority 10 declare divorce, and 10
divorce has ever been granted by the Legislature
Of South Carolina. O.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

The Hannibal City Liquor Law Reform Association
win meet tonight at early cundle-lght. 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.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

The Muskingum Temperance Alliance, at
Zanesvile, have authorized the President, c.
Springer, to correspond with the Gubernatorial
candidates of this State, whether they are in ia
yor Of having the Maine Law or its equivalent
enacted by the Legislature of Ohio, and that
such correspondence be given 10 the public
through the press.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

STeAM MACmINsRY.-We would call al
tention 10 the advertisement Of Clark, Rem
frsw & Co., Of St. Louis.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

Nor Rlonr.- The Cyntliana (Ky.) News
has at The head of its editorial column picture
representing globe labeled 81 Our Country y
with one-half submerged beneath the waves OF
an angry sea, while over all floats The e" 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 prefgure
a hoped for fact, that our territory may extend
over the whole earth. But, then, what's the
: world sinking for? 1t may be meant as a
warning of the danger of such a Capitalization
Of power or, it may intimate desire to drown
every part of the earth except that on which our
country is situated-which would display SEN
tInent, cruel, bloodthirsty and not TO be tOlera-
ted. Again, what's the sea in such sweat
aboutP The picture puzzles US. VIII the
editor Of the News please explain the enigma
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

MoRr JAMS rY-WHY?-The 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 V ermont Maine Law has had time TO produce
its legitimate effect Jocks and keys are useless, as
the Jail is without tenant. This is the third
Jail in Vermont which has been emptied by the
new prohbitory liquor law, and the editor very
properly adds: "The simple truth is, the sale Of
liquor peoples prohibiting its sale empties
them-and it is in the power Of the people to
say which they will have"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
ELK LICK sRINes TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION

Elk LICK bkINGB TO BE BOLD AT AUCTION
Pike county, No., in the matter of T. T.. Will
liams and w. Robinson, VS.. p. II. Mcbride, I.
! 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.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
THE WORKINGS OF THE MAINE LAW.
correspondent of the Detroit Tribune, in
inc to that na,er. August 1st. saws.

A correspondent Of the Detroit Tribune, in
writing TO that paper, August lst, says:
A day ordwo ago received communication
from one Of my friends, residing in Rockford,
in the State oil Maine, in which are some state
ments in reference 10 the celebrated Maine Law
which thought would interest your readers
The writer of the communication is Rev. III. T..
Tiltsn. He 10 one OF the prominent clergymen in
Maine, and has taken an active part in the tenn
perance movement. The following are extracts
from his letter, and are important 10 us, because
they come from an eye witness, on the spot
where the law originated, and where it is now
in operation:
ain our State, the most desperate opposition
is made by set Of political demsgogues
Of desperate fortunes, and sponsiJle chArac.
tiers. But thus far we maintain our positions
One thing | would say TO our Western friends
could we gain their ear. Do not credit the
statements Of our political papers which oppose
the law. Such here, certainly speak falsely
The most unfair and false statements are made 10
prejudice the public mind. One thing is true
the great ma oriiy Of the voters of Maine are in
favor 81 law"
"Tell your friends another fact. Our law i.
most popular where It is most strictly enforced
In THIS ioWn the traffic is entirely suppressed. We
have population Of nearly ten thousand, and
not one grog-shop in the place. The fourth Of
July passed as quietly as any other day. did
not see one intoxicated man during the day."
ut is different, to be surei in some other pla.
ces, but just as far as the law is executed doe.
il gain in public favor. If you wish to make
your law favorite with the people enforce it
give practical exhibition of its effects Crime
will Immediately dmnish-poverty will very
soon begin to disappear-taxes will fall olr-fol
the cause of the public expense will be removed
and property will soon rapidly accumulate"
-. 4 .-n,..l.,-r, .nn:.,.. .... --..... Il
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

The man who returns his neighbours umbrella
was seen day or two since walking in eompa.
ny with the young lady who passed looking.
glass without taking a peep at herself II is
behaved they are engaged. May every blessing
a,4end en-,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

Religious No!ice.-REv. G. S. WEA.
YER viii Preach at the City Hall on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
the 10th, 18th aud 18Th inst. BY request
he will preach upon the following texts.
On Teesday evening, The Rich Nan ana
Le,arss; on Wednesday evening, The Pres
ence Of The Lord, from The text = "Who
shsll be punished with everlasting destruc-
sion from the Presence Of the Lord and the
glory Of his power :" 2d 1hess. Q. And
on Thursday evening on the Anew Birth
frsn the leXt--"Ye must be Born Again =
gohn 3D.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
coon WEwS 7

tsoop News. Nv have intelligence on which
we rniy,ahat scDniraei has 5ss made for fhs
consif uciion Of hs railroad from, Decatur 10 IN
sfianBpoiis. We have not learnt the particulars
but the contract looks TO the early completion OF
the road; and the work TO be done in The best
manner. The link in the great railroad line from
81 Joseph 10 The eastern cifiss-- beiicen Naples
and Hannibol-IS PROVIDED ron. This
will be one OF the most important railroad routes
in this Uaion. -TIl. Journal Of the llth.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
THE PACIFIC RArIRoAp.-vERY coon AGAIN.

II there exists any doubt that the administra
ton is fairly in fer the Pacific Railroad, the fol-
lowing from the Washington Upion (Which we
suppose, is authoritative II this instance) would
be conelusive:o
II may turn ont, and we think il probably
win, hat the determination of the Cover ment
10 furnish effectual aid in the construction Of a
railroad through is own territory, wherein lie
the great physical obstacles, will give TO the en-
ierprise much certainty Of success, that indi-
vidual and municipal capital will be enabled to
construct not only one, but many divergng
ackSthrough the States through whose terri
tory il may pass. In thh event the original
strict doctrines Of construction stand intact ii
il become necessary, however, for the govern.
ment TO give aid TO private capital 10 promote
the enterprise in the States then it does not fol-
low that an appropriation from the Treasury i,
cssental--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.
turbed. But even if ii becomes essential, in or.
der 10 insure the success of the enterprise, thai
money should be appropriated by the gov
eminent TO be expended in aid Of the work il
the States, II may be found upon careful invcs
tigation, that the power 10 protect our Pacii,
possessions, in obedience TO an express trust as
sumed by the government, may so far be regard
ed as specified or express grant in the con
stitutiOn as 10 authorize the appropriation.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

Grouse WAGoA.-Col. Robert Stewart, the
patriarch of our sporting community, has just
brought out wagon built expressly for the ac-
commodaton of the b'hoys who are fond of
grouse shooting. 1t has seats for four persons
with most ingeniously arranged set of apart
ments 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 ct Ceteras-
But the dog kennel, which is situated at the hind
end, and is calculated TO accommodate four of
the 'pure bloods," is perfect menagere of it.
self. There are as many windows Ground
holes) as there are dogs, and as soon as "Don,"
"Dick," sob" and Troop" are fairly encased,
head is seen to pop out of each, with the usual
impatient whine for a field Of larger liberty
Take it altogether it is very skilllully arranged
and convenient establishment, and with Bob"
and three others fully equipped, for an excur-
sion, it is very pleasant 10 make one of them
And then the remarks that are made as the car
aUdR passes through the country. "Here comes
a 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,
"no it amt neither; its nobody but some id
dog pedlars. = Burlington Qowa) Telegraph
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
HANNIBAL JOURNAL.

Q. chnMnNs, Eotvos $40 rnoPnIEron.
MONDAY. EVENING, AUG. Is, 1853.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
Important Tempera CO MOVE.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows il
Pennsylvania, body numbering "A 900 mem.
bers, have passed the following resolutions in
their Grand Lodge with only eight dissenting
votes:
Resolved, That any member of subordinate
Lodge, under the jurisdiction of the Grand
Lodge of the |. o. 0. F., of the State of Penn,
sylvania, who shall keep tipping shop, or, in
other words, an unlicensed house for the sale Of
liquors, in violation of the laws of
the State shall be formally proceeded against,
and if found guilty, shall be expelled.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
G. M. McCLUNG g. CO..
ll5 Main street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Will have received by the lstof September their ,o


VIII have received by the lstof September their stock
( a ii and winter,
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods!l
will enbfuce greater variety and be msTe comm,nt
and general, than they have offered in this m,,I
Every article the re,u remCns Of tie rea trade demss
can hs obtained from them.
Ii viii be their constant exertion to so conduct their l
ness as 10 make 1t the interest of the merchants to deal VIA
them. Every article in their stock will be sold as io~ .
be obtained in this city, delivered from NSE Yal
Boston 1t is their desire to do business with rapndv
merchants ana in seh manner, that when commenced
1t vi continue They know their depends s.1 m
the suceess Of their tomer and it will be their AN
mako their intercourse with merchants mutually and l
rocaly bent ial. They nsk from merchants who WIN
Louis this fall thorough examination OF their stcck ~
pric,s. -
ST. Louis August 6, ls53-d5E3m
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

HABITUAL DRUNKARDs DECLARED LUNATIcs.
"A case was decided at Princeton, on Friday,
which comes within the provisions of a law pass
ed at the last session of the New Jersey Legis-
lature. The Chancellor issued commission TO
three gentlemen, who proceeded TO try before d
jury an inquisition into the habitual drunkenness
of Charles Skilman, and his lnaapacity to take
care OF his property. The jury gave verdict
that such was the case, and according 10 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 on
his reformation. All liquor sellers under a
penalty, are forbidden to sell TO him, and legally
he Is 10 be treated as a lunatic.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

DREPARFD Heifer's Teat an exceleat Article far u,e
aud tender nipples, for sale Il TIE Drug Store by
July 70; ioiJ,d6Tim >. n ANDEReCG.
CHEAP WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

Ne The man who hung himself with cord
OF wood has been cut down with the edge Of a
precipice.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

RoBBERY AND ARREsT.-On the night OF
the 9th inst, quantity of money and a
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.
1t has since been ascertained. however, that
he is the notorious Valentine Burke. After
taking the goods he went to the river and
took skifi, and was supposed to have gone
down the river Pursuit was made, wi
what success we are unable to determine,
rs the party in pursuit has not yet returned.
In the meantime, suspicious being enter
tanned against certain DR.. Barton-who
was discovered TO be very intimate with
Burke prior to the robbery--a search war
rant was obtained and his office and person
thoroughly searched, when four dollars in
silver was found concealed in one of his
stockings. Here it is proper to add, that
the Doctor, on the morning after the rob-
berry, and also short time before being
searched, had declared that the thief had
stolen coat from him and ali the money
he had. These facts, though they were not
sufficient to convict him, made it evident
that lie was in some way connected with
Tire 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 agent
u letter to be delivered to 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 have
been written to Burke, and for the purpose
of putting him on his guard against his
pursuers. When these facts were made
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 an
accomplish in the robbery in question, there
is little doubt Louisiana Record.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

IL a gentleman seeing some cows in a field
grazing, said ole did not wonder that the grass
did not get high, as it was cow'd down." Again,
seeing cellar nearly finished, he remarked at
WIS an excellent foundation for a Siory."
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18
UST RECEIVED

~ y y y 4 u d
And for sale at the "Lone Building" corner 4,
Main and Bird streets,
A IL KINDS OF GARDES SEEDS-Onion =.
"a Blue grass and timothy seeds; Clover seed 's,f
barrel or bushel general assortment of Grooy,; M
Wooden and Willow Ware, Broons, Cotton ve,'a
Cotton batting. All kinds Of Nuts Oranges as.a
Figs, ard host Of articles not mentioned here Ts
wise, thousand things that is 10, here for sale
ious to sell all for CASH UP AND THE WovrSt
DOWN. Like to forgot one thing, the Eagle NM,
flour 10 here tool marl5dtf r. jackson
c. II. MCCLUNG, f. II. Ncctrxo
A. H. hCDANALD' c. L. THOMPSON
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-08-18

Light COIN.--An American traveller thu
describes the process by which light coin is de
tected at the Bank of England.
In another room was a machine, exceedingl,
simple, for detecting light gold coins. A row
of them dropped one by one UPON spring scale
if the piece of gold was OF the standard weight
the scale rose TO a certain height, and the coil
slid off upon one side into box: if less than th
standard, it rose little higher and the coin sli,
off upon the other side. asked the weiehe
what was the average number of light coins tina
came into his hands, and strangely enough h
said il was question he was not allowed to an
swer.
The mex. room l entered was that in which
notes are deposited which are ready for issue
"We have thriy.two millions of pounds sterling
in this room" the officer remarked TO me, Evil
you take little Of it2" told him it would b
vastly agreeable, and he handed me a million
sterling, Give millions of dollars, which re
ceved with many thanks for his lIberality bu
he insisted on my depositing it with him again
as il would be hardly safe to carry so muchmo-
ney into tie street. | very much fear that
shall never see that money again. In the vaul
beneath the floor was Director and the Cashie
counting the bags of gold which men were pitch
ing down 10 them, each bag, containing a thou
sand pounds sterling, Just from the mint. Thi
world of money seemed TO realize the fables o.
Eastern wealth, and gave me new and strong
impressions of the magnitude Of the business dont
here, and the extent of the relations of this on,
Institution to the commerce Of the world.
, 1853-05-14
Vulgar Words.

1t has been well said that there is as
much connection between the words and
the thoughts as there is between the thoughts
and the words, the latter are not ouly the
expression of the former but they have the
power to react upon the soul and leave the
stain of corruption there A young man
who allows himself to use one proIane or
vulgar word, has not only shown that there
is a foul spot on his mind, but by the utter
ance Of that word he extends that spot and
inhameS it ill by indulgence it will soon
polute and ruin the whole soul. Be care
lul of your words as well as your thoughts.
If you contlol the tongue, that no improper
words are pronounced by it, you will soon
be able to control the mind and save ii from
corruption. You extinguish the fire by
smothering it, or Preventbad thoughts burst
ing out in language. Never utter a word
any where, which you would be ashamed
to speak in the presence of the most relig,
iOus man. Try this practice little, and
you will soon have command Of yourself.
Remember that the Bible says for every
idle word that men shall speak, they shall
give account thereof" Also, Z" by thy
words, shall thou be justified, and by thy
words shalt thou be condemned"