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MIS- CELLANEO Gus.
The Ladies Of the Creation /:

on, How TWAS CUREDOF BEING STRONG
~ 9 MINDED WOMAN.
I am young wife, and not an old
woman. In fact, can still venture IL
give my real age TO tke iaquisitiVe gen
3 tleman who. eomes roand with the ceu-
sus papers. and | have not been driven
70 seal np the fy-Ieat of the family BIZ
Bile. which records q Amelia Jane, bora
lsi May, 1890"
: nv husband, as all my friends assure
me, is all 3 man ought to be. | think
he might be leetle less obstinate, and
Icoufess he has a bad habit OF bring-
ing his old bachelor friends home to
dinner without warning. When | re-
nionstrate, he is very eloquent about
the unimportance of what there may
be for dinner, the chief thing being a
hearty welcome, &C., though | must say
I've never found him exactly indifer-
ent to what is served up.
Still don't complain-quite the re-
verse. Pm very happy sotv-I say apw,
because was-aot always So. propose
TO DISCLOSE, for the benefit of young wo-
men ut to marry, the secret of our
disconil0A, and our present happiness.
The fact is, was brought up strong
minded woman was educated on
the Pestalozxian system-taught TO ask
questions about every thing, and TO in
sist upon answers. After | had pumped
my governess dry in this way, non
pfussed papa, and gravelled every body
In the house, no wonder was found a
nuisance. They tried to find food for
myinquiriag disposition, by employing
my restless curiosity on all sorts OF
courses till my intellectual diges-
lion became seriously impaired. Be-
lore eighieentI had taken TO green
spectacles, and Prof. Faraday's Friday
night lectures. One thing, however, |
do owe to the royal institution--I met
nv husband there. He was charm
ingly ignorant. | explained things to
him, and his first avowal took place af-
ter had nearly blown him up by at
tempting 10 decompose oxygen, in
which | only succeeded in. discom-
posing myself. He attended three
courses at the insulation, and declared
hs hada turn for science, whichI found
out afterwards was only penchant FOR
me. 81 During three seasons we sat on
the same bench, inhaled the sagMa@ases,
started at the same explosio0. He
put Q great many questions TO the lectn-
Ter, and one question TO me, which
answered in the affirmative. After our
marriage. i found that his taste Tor sci
,efsoe declined rapidly. He asked me
no more questions about the chemical
affinities, and seemed perfectly insen-
sible to the curious discoveries daily
taking place ID the entosofc aud pale
onfologscGl fields of investigation. The
only Questions he seemed inclined TO
entertain, were questions Of house ex-
psases; and when one Friday pro-
posed that We should attend Prot. Fara-
days lecture on candle, he declared
he didn't care snnf about such things,
and that he wished, as ] was married,
] would not bother my head with such
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Ceytifcate of Joseph Benson. Paiuter.

Certificate Of Joseph Benson, Painter. n
have used the Bridgewater Paint for the past
five months on brick and plastered buildings,
and on tin, shingle and canvass roofs, and in
every instance it has given the fullest satisfac-
ton. From tests and experiments made under
my immediate direction, | can testify to its being
proof against effects Of sparks and cinders, and
protection against leaks. consider it far supe-5
rior to any mineral paint have ever seen, and
invaluable for all outdoor purposes-possessing
qualities that particularly recommend it for use
in a southern climate JOSEPH BENSON.
New Orleans, Feb. 6, 1852
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Carriage Mandatory & Repairing.

The subscriber has removed his
<EEHo shop to the new building on Main
80 street, nearly opposite the saw mill Of
Capt Gates, where he will at all times be pre-
pared to execute with neatness and despatch all
work instrusted to him.
His stock Of materials is complete and well
selected, and he has in his employ workmen of
experience in the several branches of the busi-
ness.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to him by the citizens of ST. Mary, the
subscriber hopes, by diligent attention to his
business, good workmanship and very moderate
charges, to merit its continuance. .-,y
THOMAS MARTIN.
Franklin, july 10. 1852. H
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THEPoETs' CORNER.
1REREtSiRooM ENoUGHFoRALL.
from an English paper.l

What reed of all this fuss and strife
Each Hzrring with his brother?
Why should we, in the crowd Of life
=, Keep sramFiing down each other!
ds theseao goal that can be won
Without fight to gain it;
No other way of getting on,
But grabbing to obtain it? .--
oh fellow men! hear Wisdom, then,
In friendly warning call
!" Your clans diRide-fhe world is wide;
y There's room enough for ahr'
What If the susarthy peasaat find
No6sld for honest labor?
He need not slyly step behind,
To thrust aside his neighbor.
There isa land OF sunny skies,
Where gold for tod is given;
Where every erewny hand that tries
It's strength can grasp living.
O. feRow men! remember then,
WhateSer cSlane5 beall,
The world is wide .syhere these aoide--
There's room enta..h for al
'Fron poisoned air sre 5reatheaR courts
And tyrhus-taiated alleys,
Go forth anddwell where health resorts,
I'm fertile ialls ana valleys =
Where ev ~ arm that clears a beugh
Finds plenty il attendance;
And ez'g furrow II the plough,
A step to independence.
Oh hasten then from fever'd den,
And lodgings cramp'd and small;
The werA is wide iE land, beside
These7s roopn enough for all
Ia this fair region far asvay
!, VIII labor find employment;
A fair days work, a fair days pay,
And toll viii earn enjoyment
What need they'ef this daily strife.
Where each wars with his brother?
Why need we through the crowd of life
Keep tramplins down each other?
From rage and crime that distant cline
Will free tine psaper's thraii,
Take Fortunes tide, the werld is wide
There's room enough for all
There is not room Il one may own
The land that o. hers toll en- a
ff gold be dug or graia be sewn
Fer droaes ts gorge and spoil on;
But if to each the equal chance
Te plough and dig be gaarded
To competence may all advance,
Through honesx toll rewsnded.
There's room, and more than room, we know,
And gold beyond the mountains;
Then let the land and chance for gold
Be free as Natures fountains
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Certifcats Of John F. Miller, of Attakupas.

Certifcats Of John F. Miller, Of Anakupos.
In July last was induced to appIythe Bridge
water mineral Paint to my Sugar-House, and in
every respect it has exceeded my expectations,
and the representations made by the Agents.
Messrs. G. C. Robert & Co. / eheerfully add
nv testimony to the numerous ones embrace,
in the Agents circular, and recommend the
same to planters and others, as the best tlre and
water protector | have ever known. Where L
have applied it, it has been exposed to the sun
since last July, and has neither blistered mol.
cracked, and has formed solid metahc surface,
which has proved entirely irnPorvInus -.-
JOHN F. MILLER. .
New Iberia, Attakapas, March 16, 1852. y &
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Certificate of the Managers and Agents of

Certificate of the Managers and Agents Of
Louisiana Dry Dock Company. q b
Having had the Louisiana Dry Dock painted
with the Bridgewater Paint, and its merits
thoroughly tested, we fully concur in opinion
with Capt Thomasson. OF the Magnolia, and
Capt. Brown of the Porpoise. We cheerfully
recommend said paint as superior article.
HUGHES, VALLETT & Thomas. L. D. D.
J.. P. WHITNEY & Co., Agents.
New Orleans, Feb. 4, 1852. - .-e- -s--
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In addition to the testimonials, (which are
sufficient to convince the most incredulous of its
superior protective qualites) the Agents have
in their possession numerous certificates from
parties at the North, which may be seen on
application at their office, among which are those
OF Brevet Lieut. Col G.. H. Talcott New York
Arsenal; R. S. Smith, Lieut.. and Quarter
master, U. S. Military Academy. West Point !;
Oliver H. Lee. late superintendent (pow Secre-
tary) OF the Hudson River Rail Road Company
D. c. Cullom, Assistant Engineer; New York
and Erie Railroad, &C., &c. @ IS Is
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The undersigned underwriters, having conf-
dence in the Bridgewater Paint, for the covering
of single roofs and frame buildings, will at all
times give those fire risks preference where
the Bridgewater paint is used.
L. MATTHEWS, Agt Sun Mutual ms, Go.
THos. A. ADAMS, Pres. Crescent Mut'I
EDw. OGDEN, Agent General Mutual .
A. BROTHER, Pres. Home Mut'l ms. &c
JOHN PEMBERToN, Pres. Merchant
]. NJ. LAPREYRE, Pres N. o. ms.
CHAs. BRIGGs. Ag't L'pool & London 9.
SAM'L F. ASHTON, Ag't Del. Mutual 81
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IOWO5Etl 7 U FOtSt - -
have used the Bridgewater Paint, for which
Messrs. G. c. Robert oE Co, are agents, on the
hurricane deck of the towboat "Porpofse.
The paint has been on about three months, and
sparks and cinders constantly falling upon it has
had no effect whatever. In about four weeks it
became perfect slate, and | am satisfied Of its
possessing all the qualities necessary to insure it
certain protection against the effects of sparks
and cinders. | confidently recommend the
Bridgewater paint for the purpose set forth in
the Agents circular WIN. Brown
New Orleans, Feb. q, 1852.
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Carts, Wagons, WheeI-Barrows, &c.

VdA tSs Wu6VHcS WHOOH~UUHHVWSs UOs
- The undersigned (Agent for Bus
% by & Little. of Wheeling, Va.)
GE will receive, as soon as navigation
is practicable, an assortment of plantation Carts,
Wagons, Wheel-Barrows, and other articles OF
their manufacture. Orders are respectfully SO
lcited, and will be promptly attended to.
So JOHN BARNARD o.
Jeanneretts, Sept 25, 1852. a-H .s 90
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Having painted the hurricane deck of the
passenger steamer " Magnolia" under my COM
mand, with the Bridgewater Paint, l cheerfully
recommend it for its impervious qualities, and
have no hesitation in pronouncing it superior, in
n y judgment to any mineral paint before the
public, and believe it to be certain protection
against the effects of sparks and cinders. l has
also proved entirely waterproof on my decks
after three months use ST. G. THoMAssoN.
New Orleans, Dec. ?. 1851
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The attention of the public is particularly d.
rected to the following recommendations of some
OF our most prominent and extensive commercial
firms. The interest of the cotton and sugar fac
tor is so clearly identified with that of the
planter, that it would be superhuous to more
than point to the annexed commendaton:
We, the undersigned Cotton Factors and Com,
mission Merchants. do cheerfully recommend
the Bridgewater Paint for the purposes set forth
in the Agents Circular; and believe we are
serving the interests of Planters by calling their
attention to its peculiar enduring and protective
o,a1itinS
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MINERAL PAINT.
BridgeWater Paint Company.

BridgeWater Paint Company.
/ HAVE been appointed Agent for the county
L of Attakapas, for the sale of the above Paint
1t can be had of me in any quantities, either dry
or in oil, at Pattersonvllle; of William P. Allen,
Franklin; or of John Devalcourt. New Iberia.
C.B. G.. WHELDEN.
Pattersonville, Sept. 10, 1852.
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WRIGHT, WILLIAMS l. Co.
PAYNE 81 HARRISON. 4
WATT & DEsAULLEs. ..,..r
GEO. NJ. P1NcKARD & Co.
HILL, MCLEAN & Co. -s- q
WARD q JONAS.
BUCHANAN, CARROLL & Co.
M. GREENWOOD & Co.
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4 correspondent of the N. Y. Spirit
of The Times relates the following an
eciote, which is particularly Interesting
in this section:
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Euderuriters, Certificate.

New Iberia, Attakapas March 16, 1852. ~
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on. How Twas CUREDoF BEING a STRONG
p MINDED WOMAN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-23
SECOND BOARD
Mines and Mining.

TUESDAY. Nov. 22-6P. NJ
The transactions at the board larger than those OF
yesterday. Parker Vein was dealt in freely at 1917.
Phenx Gold found purchasers at x. We believe tho
real par of this stock is q but, from cause with
count. 1t in the market at u shortly after the
issue of the stock scrip 1t then fell TO l. at which
figure large quantities Of sto * changed hands 1t is
at According to the usual rule with respect to stocks
falling below it ought coon to 90 out Of sight altogether
We put few queries the other day TO the Americas
Mining Company, the parent of the Norwich, Derby,
ardsharen concerns. We have reply. We bog
to reiterate Them and further to qure where the
prom ised divide nds from this eompanys mines the
north site Of the Island of Cuba We aware that one
was recently declared tue I'll Eaperauza; but this
out of the profits OF the mins? II so, what done
with the proceeds Of the assessment made about the
time What is the mine doing now? The San Al.
PROMISES by PROXY, TO do wonders. 70 produce
rothing less than fifty tons of rnalache But is not
this another Of the lunches Of Of north shore
opera that the celebrated English c4 If Cobre are
isr, far away and the south shore We 10 VII tho
American Mining pany would publish q rep,yt, or
something Of tt kiud TO satisfy sous pub ia
the subject II their welrate.
The london Times In auding to the imports of copper
into England takes sion TO observe that what with
Australia and the Canadian coppsr mines Lakes Huron
and superior, there is to believe at
some period not far distant Great Britain derive her
chief supply of copper from her colonies. Such
statements are not made lightly by the Times and ought
to be great encouragement 10 the mners the bor
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Jeapnee Mrs Butler told them TO there the father
was looking fer Mary Hampton.
eros. examined by offend lnts counsel-Mrs Butler
was most ALWAYS at bone and Mary Hampton used to
come there and play with Jeannete her faher used 70
theatres Mrs Buffers husband il house carpenter and
lives with the prisoner.
The mother of the prisoner was then placed upon he
stand and testified to good character and Also other
witnesses, who agreed with the mother in pronouncins
her character immaculate.
The jury In HI care after retiring for some time,
rendered verdict Of not guilty"
The prisoners counsel then applied for discharge but
the Court informed him that the District Attorney held
her some other charges which would be disposed Of
in the morning.
1t being then twenty minutes nine o'clock the court
adjourned until eleven O'Clock the next morning.
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dian corn has risen tbrOughout the valley and the
introduction of provisions into that capital is much
less business exhibiting very tile animation than on
ordinary market days every week. IL appears tsat
people are afraid 10 20 to the city or fear OF the con-
scrptan. IL this is 20, tire remedy Is SO much che
simpler that the drawing ia completed, and that
there is q decree exempung the indigenous class
from service 10 the army.
The rest of the intelligence is of the ordinary cha
racter. The Indians are committing terrible rava-
ges and Eith even something more than IMMUNITY.
The mail and large company were lately attacked
by them and some ten twelve persons were killed,
others carried OF the rest scattered ia flight, aud
the mules and all other property plundersd.
Rooberes by others are also a. frequent as ever,
and even more afrocious. Two boys having set
party on the trail Of tvo robbers whom they had
observed. third in company with them was subse-
que nty slaughtered by the sretches.
The quaIterly return Of the Medical Inspector Of
the republic shows that yellow fever, cholera and
small pox have prevailed at Vera Cruz; at Jalapa
and a. Oajaca, the cholera in the army. They have
not been SO fatal there "a among the rest of the
population, but have still been severe. The NOR
tally among children, during the past few months,
is said to have been very great
Santa Anna Is endeayorisg to push the project for
roiroad from Vera Cruz, through the city of
Mexico, to some port in the Pacidc.
Vote on the Convention In Rhode Island.
The following returns comprise more than half the
State. The majority against the convention will
probably be about three thousand -
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superior Court Part Second.
Before Hon Judge Duer and Jury.
ACTION AGAINsT RAILROAD COMPANY FOR

ACTION AGAINST RAILROAD COMPANY FOR IEJu-
RES
Nov, 21.--JamfS GGfNdn and icife as. the Nelc
Iork and Ere Railroad Compaay--This was an
action brought gaiDst the defendants for injuries -
the plaintiffs gie, occasl0ned by accident on the
above read ia February, 1852, in consequence o. the
Cars running Off The track near Equ'nunek stai)n
DrlaTare county, N, T., while turning a curve, az IN
alleged UNUSUAL rate OF speed The ta in it Vas al
legged, vas some ten minutes behind time and in
their efforts 10 recover the lost time ran IF the track
overturned snd pre- sipitsted do On an cmb Inkmhnt
twenty feet high, into the Delaware river by mems
Of ahich the plaintiffs ue badly cut, bruised,
ara Injured, and exposed TO The lie and Tater T. ,p
river. II appeared in evidence hat shS VIII 5onfoed
some 'ur'een or V weeks Ia Consequence OF the
lures rrceft7d fr0n the accident; aud it was AZ
legged that she was permanently injured thereby.
The plaintiffs reside in Boston aud the hush aud
plumber by trade. Damages were laid at Z 20 900.
The defendant offered in evidence, and ia b n TO
The claim nr right of action the part OF the plain
tfs, tie following receipt, viz
'Rseeiyed Frby IS 1862 Of h. Y Y. Erie Railroad
Company the Of sixty doats in full for damages 10
fsf daughter bo.n to person and property caused
BY the accident Equinunck the 7tn cay Of Fec
from the accident, Of al other claims TO este.'
"aRs JANE GnFuLANn
The court admitted the receipt 10 evidence, but
held that it no bar to che plaintiffs right OF az
ton, inasmuch the wife could not sign contract
that would be binding on her husband.
Nov. 22.--Tbis morning the parties appeared IN
ceurt and stated that settlement had been made
between the plaintiffs and the defendants. The
Judge suggested in complmenting the company
upon the wisdom Of such q compromise that it would
be well If all similar suits we're settled before coming
TO trial.
We understand that the amount paid by the COM
psny vas upwards OF 50 900.
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bonds, and mortgage bonds TO limited extent,
nearly past. Lines sready commenced ard which have
disposed Of portion Of their bonds. Will get through
with heavy sacces New roads of doubtful expectancy,
and which have but little foundation in bona jude indiv.
Dual subscriptions may as well give up tue struggle
They cannot succeed whatever they may 90 here
after This country has built enough of railroads on bor-
rowed capital the last Eve years, to make 1t healthy
operation To stop nd take long breath and an accurate
observation before rushing into experiments We
are rot sorry therefore to know that city and county
bonds unless Of the most ptonabs character cam
not be sold In New York. and that they cannot showed
off in Europe At any price. They have enough of our
bonds at tn. present They wish to wait awhile and
If all fair promises to be real zsd before they
send any Of thsr gold for promises to pay
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The Railroad War In EYic.

LATEST ACCOUNTS.
The following despatch to the Buffalo advertiser,
is dated Nov. 20:--
The excitement was greatly Increased yesterday,
in consequence Of articles in Buffalo and Cleveland
papers. The Mayor was engaged all day in swear
ing in and and armng special police, and about two
unteers and fremen out in the afternoon yester
pay and by resolutions offered their service 10 the
Mayor If be is unable t. enforce ordinance by police
force. Tie excitement extends through this aud ad-
joining counties south Of bere and offers Of help from
all quarters are received by the Mayor.
A special messenger has been sent TO the arsenal
at Meadville, for four nine Founders. all re-
solved not 10 submit to the carrying ont Of brbed le
gisation, and with the present feeling if the direct.
attempt alteration Of the track every bridge
in the equity ~ill be swept from the road The PEG
pie feel that they right aud with that feeling they
are determined 10 protect their right, regardless Of
conse uuenceS
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United states Circuit Court.

Nov. 22-Applicotioa for an Ahachmea.-In
tie case Of Horace II. Day against the Boston Belt
ing Company, an application WAS made on the part
OF the defendants for IN attachment against william
Jndson, who refused to obey order Issued by Mr..
Commission StilwelI, to appear as witness be-
fore him in this case The Court held that the de-
fcndants are entitled to an attacbment-but issu-
ing suspended, on agreement Of MrJudson to attend
az witness.
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CITY TRADE REPORT.

TUESDAY, NOV. 2s-6 r. M.
AsHFsWe heard that only 80 btls. were taken at Sc
90 S. Boa, for pots and pearls, per 100 los.
hREADsTuFls displayed increased animation, but
at rather lapguid prices The days embrace
ed ~ bblsfour at Sc i2h So 371s supordus No.
at so 3 So 621s ordinary to choice state at So rs
s. q q; nxtd 10 fancy Western at Sc 8lH 81 O6k;
common to good Ohio at SIS s1S ST. and other grades
At Ioporopae figures. The sales of other kius reach
ed eco bblf. surerue Canadian, in bond ST. and 500
bbls. Southern, at unchanged rates. Rye flour and
corn meal continued last noticed. Wheat in
fair demand ard very firm. The operations included
$1,000 bushels choice Genesee white at 81 so 81 8lk
rs COO good to prime Michigan do at 81 IS 81 49, some
Canadian do in bond ut 81 75 and "a 900 upper lake
and Western red at 81 10 81 81 Rye quoted quiet
1T &c. Csc. Nothing occurred In barley State
and Western in good request at 400 SIC per
bushel Corn moderately active and steady The
business comprised SO eco bushels at 17c 7sc for
SOUND 7sc. Sec for mixed Southern and Western and
sec. Slc for white Southern and round yellow, per
bushel
COFFEE But eco bags Rio disposed of at lie. .
nc. per ID.
CoTToN-1he days tsles embraced 19ls bales for ex.
port TAB Tor home ute, Dol speculation and 1876 ia
L0nsit,ttotal 1897 bales Market firm, and tendency
upwards. The following the quota ions-