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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

DURABILITY or WooD.--Thc piles under the LON
don Bridge have been driven fyc hundred years,
md ~ examining them in 1916, they were found
to be little dccayed. Old Savoy Palace, in the city
of London, was built six hundred years ago aud
lac wooden piles, consisting of oak, elm Loech and
chestnut were found, upon recent examination, to
he perlcetly sound, OF the durability Of timber
in wet state the piles Of a bridge built by the
Emperor Traan over the Danube, afford striking
example. One Of these piles was taken up and
found he petrifed to the depth Of hrccfourths Of
IN inch but the rest Of the wood was not different
from It's former state. though it had been driven six
teen hundred years.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
PROSPECTUS FOR 1854.
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST
UnriynIcd Array Of Talent.

The proprietors Of the POST, in again coming
before the public, would return thanks for the gem
erous patronage which has placed them far in ad-
vance of every other Literary Weekly in America.
And, rs the only suitable return for such free and
hearty support, their arrangements for 1854 have
been made with degree of liborality probably un-
equaled in the history of American newspaper lit
craturc. They have engaged as contributors for
the ensuing year the following brilliant array Of
talent and genius Mas. SOUTuwoRTm-ENERsoS
BENNErT-MRs. DENIsoN-GRAcE GREENWOOD AND
FANNY FERN.
In the first paper Of January next, wo design
commencing an Original Novelet, written expressly
for our columns, entitled
THE BRIDE OF THE WTLDERNESS
ny EMERSON BENNETT.
Author Of Viola" Clara Morcland" !" THE For
gcd WILL" etc.
This Novclet, by the popular author Of Clara
Moreland," we design following by another called
THE STEPMOTIfER.
ny MRS. MARY A. DENIsoN,
Author of " Home Pictures, Gertrude Russell"
etc.
We have also the promise Of anumbcr Of Sketch
es by Grace Greenwood, whose brilliant and versa
tile pen will be almost exclusively employed upon
the Post and her own Little Pilgrim
Mrs Southworth whose facinating works are
now being rapidly rcpublshcd in England, also
will maintain her old and pleasant connection with
the Post. The next story from her gifted pen will
be entitled
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ERQUARTER oFELEvENw WEEKS

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Grammar, Geography, and Mayhew's
bookkeeping, $50
Tho elements of Algebra, Geometry, IIisto-
ry Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, As
tronomy, Geology, Anatomy, Physiolo-
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The Latin and Greek Languages, the Higher
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plication to Natural Philosophy Astrono-
my, &C., so
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

81 do not understand at ALL" said Augustine,
how gentlemen can smoke. 1t certainly shortens
their lives"
II don't know that" replied the author. "There's
my father, who has smoked every blessed day since
he Joined the Church, and he is now seventy years
old" ...-
We'll, If no had not smoked he might have been
eighty"
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PROSPECTUS.
OHIO CULTIVATOR.
VoLUur 10. ron 1864.

THE Tenth Volume of this popular Journal Will
commence on the lst of January, 1854 We make
our annual appeal to the Farmer, the Mechanic, and
the Domestic Circle, to lend generous assistance
in supplying the Industrial Glasses with cheap
and reliable paper,
Devoted 10 Agriculture Domestic aud Rural Aiiairt
CoSrStSG at all times valuable hints for the Farm
the Stop, and the Firesidc, and seeking the elcva
ton Of LABOR in all its legitimate interests; oppoe
ing quackery and humbug in all their forms, and
filling the noble station Of true
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

JuRIEs OF WoMEN.-The great number Of aggra-
waited assaults committed by men on their wives, in
England has led one Of the London journals to re-
commend new punishment for such offences, as
well as novel method of awarding 1.-THE propo-
siton is to try all such assaults by jury ofwomen,
partly to obtain farer verdict, and partly to
the criminal with ridicule
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

PRETrV Coon, AND VERY TRrE.-Mrs. Swisshelm.
Of the FfsL'oYh I'isHer, joins "the rest of man
kind in casting q slurupon the CincinnatiJudg
whcreupon ADDI'oN, ofthe CicreiiBd Commercial
suggests to her that Until Judge GRItR is hung
nobody in Pennsylvania should comment upon the
character Of Judges in Ohio COluniLian.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
The Wonderful and Thrilling Narrative
OF
SOLOMON NORTHUP,
TnE KIDNAPPED NBw-YoRKBR, VINO WAS
r WELVE YEARS SLAVE!

in the distant Southland finally rescued, in a
providential manner. The Book corroboratcs the
adagc, that "TiUth is stranger than fiction" 1t
has received the unbounded recommendations OF
the free press--
1900 copies have been sold in four months :
1000 agents wanted, to sell the above, in all
parts of the United States and Canada,-to whom
the most liberal terms are given. From $500 tc
81 900 year, can be realized by active and res
pectable agents
The above makes one handsome 12mo, vol, Of
1856 pages--7 cngravings, and is sold for 81 100.
Copies sent by mail, (post-paid,) on receipt OF
price.
81 For further particulars apply to the pub
fishers,
Derby & MILLER, Auburn, n. Y.
DERBY, ORION & MuLLIGAN, Buffalo.
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2740.OI6
4.SOG.lQs
Five Counties, .

These five counties raise about one-scventh of
the whole crop Of wheat. The crop of '52 was
smaller than that Of 1850 but their proportion was
rather larger. The five largest corn-growing coun
Warren. Their productions for 1850 and 1882
were MS follows;
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
JAMES BARNABY,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

North Side Min-S., One Door Vest Of the SaleRs
Bookstore Salem, Ohio,
Coats, Vests, Pants, &C., Made to Order and War,
ranted to Give Satisfaction.
The Tailoring Business in all his Branches, car
ried on as heretofore.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

The value Of wool in these five counties is full
SG00000 In the counties of Wayne and Licking,
of corn 100000, making in these two counties tIco
millions Of dollars for these three crops. Besides
these there are large number of cattle, orchards,
and many minor roductions-Record
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
GREAT COUNTIES.

The five largest wheat producing counties of the
State. are Stark Wayne, Muskingum, Licking, and
Coshocton. The production Of these counties in
1850 and 1862 was as follows, Wis
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

Eleven thousand dollars has leen subscribed to
build another Congregational Church at West Mer-
iden, making the fourth in the town. Fifteen thou
-anl is wanted
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

1t is said that Nicholas County, Virginia, du-
ring the present year. has had an accession of six
hundred families, who have removed thther and
purchased farms. Lands which year since could
have been bought for 81 pcracre now bring readily
80 aud 81 80.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
MANLEY & CARPENTERS PREMIUM
DAG L X r EAN GALLERY

is now completed, and ready for reception. We
have gone to considerable expense in fitting up, to
operate with advantage, and with reference to tho
comfort and convenience Of those who may favor
US with a call; in short, We arc permanently To-
cntcd Our rooms are in the
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
Miriam, The Avengers
OR, THE FATAL VOW.

BY EMMA d. 4. n. sorTnwoRTH,
Author of The Curse of Clifton" 1.-The Lost Heir.
ess," " The Deserted Wife," etc.
And las,--not least--wc are authorized to
nounce series of articles from who has rapid
y risen very high in popular favor. They will be
entitled
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10
12.3bN.31G
Five counties, 1l.939.376

This is full oHe:fjh of the whole crop of corn.
The increase of domestic animals is very rapid
particularly Of sheep where wool is now profitable
article. The number of sheep and hogs in the
State, are as follows:
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

Can be surpassed no where in the State. Our
CAMERA, is powerful quck-workor. We war
rant our work. lkenesses of all ages, taken LITE-
LIKE, OR no cuARoE!! Our prices range from 40
cents, to 90 dollars. Past experience, and present
advantages, enable us to take Good Likenesses, at
rery reasonable Rates. Being, also, posted in all
the recent improvements of the art, our time and
entire attention shall be to render full satisfaction.
Sick or deceased persons taken at their rooms
Our motto, is EXCELSIOR.
N. b. Persons wishing Pictures taken on Gal
vanizcd Plates, can do so without extra charge.
BeS- Rooms open from o'clock, A. NJ until
p. NJ. June 3lst. 1853.
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Tho money for Clubs always must be sent in ad-
vance. Subscriptions may be sent at our risk
When the sum is large, draft should be procured
if possible, the cost Of which may be deducted from
the amount. Address, di'cuyS postpaid,
DEACON & PETERSON,
No. &C South Third Street, IHilddelphid,
n. B.-Any person being desirous Of receiving
a copy of the Post MS sample, can be accommo-
dated by notifying the publishers by letter, post-
paid) 3w.
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NEW SERIES OF SKETCHES.
ny FANNY TERS,


Author of Fern Leaves" cite.
We expect to be able to commence the Sketches
by Fanny Fern, as well rs the series by Grace
Greenwood in the early numbers Of the coming
year.
Engravings, Foreign Correspondence, AGricul-
tura articles the news, Congressional Reports, the
Markets, etc., also shall be regularly given.
Bay" CHEAP POSTAGE.-The postage on the
Post to any part of the United States, when paid
quarterly in advance, is only 2G cents year.
TERNs--Thc tcrh,s Of the Post are Two Dollars
per annum, payable in advance.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-12-10

toast given n few years ago for the shoe and
have all the women in the country to shoe and the
men to boot"
nsig'The number of acres of swamp-land lying in
the State Of Missouri is reported to be 2,7G5,S7l
and in Illinois, 2,370G35. Much of this land can
be reclaimed and in general, the soil is so rich as
to make it very valuable.
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Call and see us. You will find our reception rooms
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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

hNpr1ha NHW l'taNBT. Mr.. Hind
the astronomer Of Mr.. Bishops private
observatory. London, iii q letter to the
Times says:
Al Ct. SON on Tuesday. Nov sth,
| discovered 4 new planet in the con-
stellatien Taurus. about degrees
South Of the EtliIaio. 1t is father
Brighter than stars II Tie ninth mag
nitude This planet il tie ninth
Which I have discovered since The com
pencernent Of u systematic search IN
1910. atl raises lie number # tiat
extraordinary group Of worlds between
Mars and Jupitet To twenty-seyfu.
The Boston Traveller remarks that
the enormous labor which hrs been
performed by M Hind, in This system,
search, viii be the better Appreciated,
when it is understood that not one Of
tie niue planets ditcoyered by him, il
London, is ever visible to the naked
We, OF even at al without tbs aid 81
Il poDa telescope.
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Gy'The necessity of another 'sstau

GyThe necessity Of another ''siau-
datd' law book is becoming daily more
obvious. The other day Mr.. Chas.
Huston brought an action Of damages
against the city Of New York for hav-
ing broken his leg by falling into a
a hole in the street. The damages
are laid at 10000. There is now q
fair field open for some man to 90
down to posterity in company with
PuGendorf, Dunat, Gritty, and Black
stone by writing a law book on Dam
ages The principal is pretty well
established that if a man breaks his
leg or his neck, somebody is response
bic for it, and should be made to pay.
A book on life damages--v.ndictive
and otherwise, ia very much needed.
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IT, That merry aha spicy t1rres-
pontent Of the idew Orleans 'alle-
tit--Str Huns Yorkle, gives Il fol
lowing picturesque description q Tie
stljLe Of Wailefs ut the Astbr House
A strike among the winters Of the
Astor House in lust July. came Oh for
trial before tie Court Of Sessions last
week. Mr. JAMIE BRrsblR was d
waiter # quiet habits, but not 50 re
firing (ib q tiehv as he might be Mr..
PATRICK WaTERs was the man who
had eharge Of the milk department IL
the Astor House. WATERS" and
milk are thus brought together III that
establishment, although | believe never
mingled Jln goes to Par for milk
and didn't get it, and makes q row.
Wheteupoh WATfRs pitches into the
pitcher Of JIM aud pitches il On lis
head--spilliug what little milk he bad
and cutdling the blood Of all behold
ers with two ugly gaslies upon J,n's
head. which aent him under Ills inhas.
pital treatment to the Hospital for two
weeks THIS way Of cutting an ae-
1uaintanee is not very palatable at Il
table d'hote. But the jury acquitted !.
thereby approving Of d Writer'S strike !!
In tile satire case witness Tor The de-
fence, called 10 prove character, testi-
fed OH cross examination that he was
lately street Inspector, but now lives
on bis money This naive admission
in regard to The fitness Of jobs untfer
The corporation, clieited graf hugh
ter
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ia young lady in making u So
lection Of music ut q music store, after
getting all The sentimental pieces
Meet me BY moon light "Will yot
love me now MS over &c, seemed very
solieiious Of having "Ono kind kiss
before we part The good looking
clerk Of the establishment (who knew
he was good lookiug) made every
effort, to find The piece aud not being
able, put his beautiful "phla' a
little farther over the counter, and give
the lass a smack in the ancient and
honorable fasllion ut this she, Grim
sobed and mutiored something about
imprudonee, and did not return again
until--.tho nozt day, to resume the
search for the much desired music.
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LtDfAatIs Ar Observation-Disclosures

LtDtAatEs nj OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -
There are numerous libraries at Con
stahtinople the number Of volumes
which they contain mhy be eetinated
at 10000, reckoning bo5h INNS. end
printed books. The literature Of Ara
bin, Persio, and Turkey i represent
ed il them; aud Tie collection in
oludes philosophical and theological
works, poetry, history, Looks Of sci
enee. aud an immense number Of those
treatisos on conduct aud manners, to
which The Turks attach almost as
much Importance rs tho Chinese
themselves.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

No7EL Exhibition III PAfts--The
most fashionable amusement ut This
moment in Paris, Il tho exhibition Of
Il group Of Zulu Kaffirs from the Cape
Of Good Hope The exhibition is
curious and attractive, from the stri-
king contrast it presents to European
civilization. The men are fine, we'll
crown athletic fellows, md display an
agility and savage power in the vari-
ous exercises they 90 through which
are very remarkable. The scene H.
Illustrative Of their mode Of hunting is
also very curious, ana q moving pam
Drama representing n vast extent Of
country conveys n perfect idea Of the
nature Of the Eaiflf territory. Their
mode Of wooipg. which is shown, il
through the unpootic medium Of hnIf
Il doeen co,es : the cattle being pre-.
scn'e1 to the parents in exchange for
The bride. The most striking part Of
the exhibition is the representation Of
- native combat, in which the savaees
display n ierccness and violence that
could be hardly surpassed in actual
hostilltios. Their musical accom-
plishments are, however, but mopot-
onous, shore being but little difference
precoptiblo betsoen their war hymn
and their love song.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

snoHr Msrnop-lhe Emperor o.
Russia has d ''silort method with re-
liaious dissenters. A l'alis paper says
that, after the publication Of he iirst
manifesto Of The Emperor Nicholas,
cone'udine with those words I'VE
viii inarel, 10 defend lie orthodox
faitb, two Poles, SER i'm in q regi-
nent il Bessaiabia vuite1 On the
colonel and said to him 1--WE have
just read the emperor's manifesto, and
we dasife 10 aci AS good aoltliars +; wo
request our discharge, booause, as
Catholics, we eannot fight for the
Greek faith" The colonel wrote 10
ST. Petersburg sfor instructions, aud
The reply was, "Let them be shot >
They were aooo dtisIy executed, end
fotir others met a similar fa,o. The
paper vouohes lot The truth Of It's mar
iative.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25
A New ranttor-1Hfs Mss

A New Teottnr-THss M5si8-
sippt Spfptfed WjM Hatef.--In
Ibis day Of bold enterprises every one
has right to trtu protector, and The
rthlic is indftlgent enough to bear
what he bas to aay for himself We
have been struck al Of q heap will, Il
scheme which, says The 81. LOFTS In
telliqpDeer, 50 FIR "a we know. is Il
bran new one. lfany body, however,
has a piior claim they win please LET
rs know, and we will clieerfully relin-
1uish The credit Of originality in ex.
change for that comfortable feeling
which always results from finding ont
that others think will, us, especially
in regard 10 what is likely 10 be ridi-
euled. We d. not, however. see any
reasop why our project should enooun-
ter ri1eule.
Without further preliminaI +. then.
here goes We are credibly inform
eu That the head stfeatns Of the ILL
nois river, IN The ueigbirho0d Of Chi
caRo, aie lower THAI the surface Of
Of Lake Michigan. The country be-
tween them, ID very near a dend level,
with but slight elevation above tbe
Luke. Now what is 10 prevent one
or more channels from being cut. so
to pour enough Of tho Lake Writer'S into
Tue illinois to keep il, and perhaps
the Mississippi itself, below the mouth
Of tbat tributary. in good nayigable
order at all Seasons. The large and
permanent increase in the volume Of
the Illinois would, we think, be Of al
vantage TO The health Of the country
along it An immense wafer power
might also be created by thus wedding
The Lakes to The Mississippi
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

a legal definition Of n fast man was
gison at the trial Of Bennet, for libel
on Fry, in one Of the courts Of New
York. Samuel 4. Suydap, who en-
joys the reputation Of being a "East
man" says, IN answer to a question,
that the phrase means "a man who has
moro money than time to spend it, =
Crescent.
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agThe talent Of turning men in.
to ridiculc, and exposing to laughter
those one converses with, is the graft.
fiation Of little minds and ungenerous
tempcrs. A young man with this
cast Of mind, cuts himself of from all
manner Of improvement.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

1t affords us pleasure to see, IS becouN
Ing popular, ahd fashionable on this
side Of the Atlantic. And since q
feeling is aronaed that is designed to
embrace the whole parti-colored popu
Iation Of this vast continent. it should
be directed into tlle popular channel
II Thanksgiving" is to be observed,
shy not let tie observance be tihlver-
sal Z Were any day suggertel By
the President Of the UnfNd States,
and through the Governors. protlalin-
ed T. the people, i wotld not be many
years before it would become d fiSed
custom. Some stch day rs this, is
important in political, if not religious
point Of view Our population bus II
fin sprinkle Of al the various classes
Of people Oh the elobe--having anita
gonistic views, Of Tie object Of hthnan
existence, and The future destiny Of
man; and one day out Of De year.
selected without any reference to his
tory y day for Al to be joyous md
happy together, and thank the Powers
above, that "they are not dead" is
one that would lave u very sanhtive
effect upon the spirit Of the times.
There IS no race Of people on the
globe from The groyellinG Hotehtot rp
10 the highest Anglo-SaSon intelli
eenee. who are unwilling to bow iii
humble submission, to the great IN
seen God Of Nature. Here al will
agree and when the Governor calls Ill
obey Christians Of The ten thousand
seets Mounors, Jews, Maholnedans,
Pagans, and IIeabhens, VII come to-
petlev and Unite their voice in cit ng
thanks, that things are no worse than
they are, end much better than they
should be for ungrateflll man.
Let there be universal Thanksgiy ny
let not only the whole United States
from one side to the other, join, but
III nations Of Tie sutlunsrv world
unite 70 give praise to the Power that
has appointed the sun to shine by day
and the moon to give light by night,
that man may see how to Violate the
laws Of man and steal.
Tomorrow Is the day appointed for
Thanksgiving let the merchant close
his store and lock up lis strong box
let he lavyer ptt Coke on tho shelf,
and kindle n warm fire " tn tie Black
stone Of Missouri, to roast his shins,
and contemplate-let the Physician
lock his front door, and allow the town
10 pll5-sie itself for one day--tlose the
bruegeries, and let's see If the town
will get sick for tho want Of pills +; and
ye ministers Of the true fifth, If you
preach and pray, remember that it il
q holy perogatiye You enjoy, wllel,
should not be abused, bv unholy yrnc-
ktfes-be merry sinners whilst you
may, and contribute to the pleasure
and happiness Of others IL you can,
without any material detrIment to
yourselves, fof tomorrow in Thanks
giving. Printers may converse famiI-
iarJy with the Dev5l.
MAzzlaf.---'rke Hondon corr espon-
dent of the New York Tribune, in bis
letter Of Nov. Is, says;
The Austrians complain that Maz-
zipi IL barbored in Tessin, but as re.
cards this point, they IRE very badly
since | met him only few
days ago in London.
PoLYeAmY.--A man named Ben
nett having been arrested at Lu,js-
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

EIEAvy HENfs 1t is stated tllat
the property on broadway and the
soatl corner of Coartlahd st, N, Y.
fifty feet front b. one hundred, has
been leaaed at $4,000 per annum for
lifteen years, the lessee 10 put up &
building costing $4,000, to revert to
tbe o,vuer Of The ground At the eSpi-
ration of he lease, A bonus Of 800
900, il IL said, bas beet offered fol the
lease and refused. it being considered
as raall9 wotil three times that stun,
from the rental expected 10 he real
ized.
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MAzzlaf.--Tkc sLondon corr espon~
dent of the New York Tribune, in his
letter Of Nov. Is, says:
The Austrians complain that MAJ
zipi Is harbored in Tessin, but as re-.
CARDS this point, they IRE very badly
informed, since / met him only few
days ago in London.