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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-03-23
New Boots and Shoes.

Van. BOle, l61 Main Street, Wheeline
now opening the first lot of his spring summer tok
l. OF Boots and Shoes which embraces every style and
quality in the shoe trade, ladies' and chdres
wear Gents boys and youths boots shoes To icsr
ment. - 0' " " 't"e-
% This stock vely New York and Philadelphia
makes the latest style and best and worknIa nship Of
both ccs is warranted and by the ma
kers and tho undersigned Particular adoption called 10
the article OF ladies travelling boots. VIZ BOLE
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-03-23

LAGiME! MORE HIGHT!
a LONG evenings approach, the demand for good
Clear LioHT. Tree from smoke, inc
respectfully invite all who visit good light, fee non
ABOVE objections, to examine the Phosphene Lamps nov
use and Tor sale at the QuecnswaIe 2S &ouTo
Sheet near tine Post Office, Wheeling, Va Another as
sortnent with without Just been received
sept6 60 l. X niTNITSNi a. r.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-03-23

WE would call particular attention to our beautfn
w Of French Chrtzes, plain and bordersd
Brannes, dark and light eolors; also rich Furniture
h leb22 HElSKELL & Goa :
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-03-23

On BONES LEMONS. --t,r al Z.
~ = Cases SardiHes
= Bales RoTdo Almonds ---'.' i''.'.-.''----
; Boxes Goshen Cheese-WarIanted -' y Il .
Candies low house in the city wal 10 keep
dry. For sale at I.rs - q BRo0AtS
septs-tf. No fi2 Main
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25
Spiritual EappiEg.

The Savannah Republican published the
following communication 10 oblige personal
friends. and in the belief that there Is no
bette. way to expose the ridiculous non
sense which is now going the rounds OF The
papers, with the sanction of names which
have been long respected. The writer OF
the communication ask the Charleston cour-
Ter. which published Mr.. Ta!nadge's letter.
to copy his. AS we also copied that letter
we cheerfulIy copy this. 1t is too good TO
be LOST
On the night of the 1st inst, in Robertville;
S. C., citizen of high responsibility, sound
judgment and urGuestonable veracity, sud-
denly observed various articles of furniture
in his room moving about to his great sur
prise and CONSERVATION: and soon several
raps were made under one OF the large
tables. and then the following words We're
uttered in a loud. clear and distinct voice:
''Tm John C. Calhoun; I'll be here again
at O'Clock of the afternoon OF the 4th OF
July next; I'm going ria Augusta to the
Memphis Convention, and perhaps Clay,
Webster and Franklin, will return with me.
Collect every one here that you can: charge
each $40 for admission, send the money 10
| my monumental committee il Charleston"
The medium having somewhat reeov-
cred fforn his surprise aud alarm; asked the
| following questions:
| Q.-Are you now subject to emotions OF
| pleasure and pain as YOU were in the world
Alt is not permitted me TO tell you OH
/ this head fornear at your peril.
! Q.-Are you still opposed to Internal I'M
provements?
A.-No! no no! turned my last somer.
/ + IL 4 ,ho | orc
| to the West to further the objects of the
Memphis Convention, and TO direct the ex.
plorers in the best route for the Pacific Rail
road. the completion Of which will soon rev
outionize the commercial affairs of the
whole world.
Q.-Why do you now seem to be wan
/ derer2
Al am one. The doctrine Of Metemp
sychosis is true. There are some spirits sc
great that they wander over the earth thou
sands of years before they can ind bodies
capable oil containing them. Forbear
Q-Where is Washington at this time!
Ain the body of Franklin Pierce.
Q.-Where is Socrates!
An Marcy. He entered his body
when Marcy rent his bfeeches.
Q.-Where IS, but here,
l. A sudden and luminous ray OF il9ht wa:
seen through one of the cracks of the win
dow, and no further question was replied to
The foregoing is correct account, sub
stantally. of this spiritual communication:
The medium will not be answerable to-
the appearance Of Mr.. Calhoun at the ap
pointed time, as he was sometimes accused
in this world of having changed his opin
ions but he will do his best to call hin
':even from the vastly Deep
June I, 1853. THOMAS JoRDoN.
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Our New Dickshun-airy.

A. BusEs-Editorial compliments.
A. KAD EMr-A place where young gents
learn all species Of mischief: which is after.
wards condensed in the. word Diploma.
A. BusTER-A steamboat boiler or bibu-
lous young man.
AK sHuS-A movement; the sudden
eopement Of a dandy from his boarding
house might be called an akshun, although
the landlord would designate it leg bail.
AR. TlsF-One who knows nothing Of
his business for instance, a bad actor is
called ain artist or singer with knitting
needle voice has alsothe appellation Of artist
applied to him. A barber is an artist iii hair !;
a coaI-heaver in coal and so forth.
ALTO be sick, or rather 10 all from
drinking ale. =
ARr-The process whereby young ladies
continue TO catch husbands. It lis a process
which is also much used by insolvent debtors
to dodge their creditors. 55.s
Asp-A conjunction invented to aid public
speakers in finding words to express their
meaning-N. I. Pick.
80 IL.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25


NATIVE AUSTRALIAN HABITs.-Tle following
extracts relating to Australian life are from
Landor's ssi;ushman, or Life in the new country
a recent English publication.
''The natives arc polygamists, Faeh male IS
entitled to all the females who are related to him
in certain degree. A newly-born child Is
therefore tie betrothel spouse OF man who
may be thirty years Of age, and who claims her
from her parents as soon as she is manageable.
when she is twelve years old, or earlier. Some
men have. consequently, four or six wives of
varioEs ases, whilst others have none at all.
The latter are therefore continually engaged i'll
stealing the wives of other people, ..- 4.
ssThis causes iGeessent wars aueng the tribes
When the legitimate husband RECEIVERS his wife,
he does not restore her to the full enjoyment of
domestic happiness until he has punished her for
clipping This he does by thrustins spear
through the fieshy part Of her leg or thigh.
'sThe natives are very good-natnred 70 one
another, sharing their provisions and kangaroo
skin cloaks without grudging. The head Of a
family takes the half-baked duck, opossurn, or
wild-deg. from the FIRE, and after tearing it in
pieces with his teeth throws into the sand for
his wife and children to pick up They are
very fond of rice and sugar; and bake hampers
from flour, hy making them On corner Of the.g
cloaks.ss z. - --= ==z-
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

The QUEER QriZzEp.-On recent oc-
casion Of a medical professor delivering
practical lectures to the public, gawky
NUMBERING clodhopper thought he had de-
vlsed mode OF turning laugh against the
doctor. He mounted the stage and on
being question ed as to his disorder said very
gfasely:
why. I'm a liar"
Sad disorder; sir, but perfectly curahle,a
said The doctor.
Nv ell" said the man. ''but I've wo1ser
nor that Pve lost my memory"
Quite durable, also, added the doctor
'but must make preparation. Come again
after dinner, and | will be ready tor you
but pay down five shliings.'
The man, who had intended to have his
fun gratis, resisted, but the doctor declared
that he never let, any one down from the
stage till he had paid something.
"Besides." said the doctor, chow can
trust you2 You say you are liar, and have
no memory 50 you will either break your
promise or forget all about it,"
A laugh from the crowd expressed their
acquiascence in the justice of the claim,
and the poor fool, NoLENs voLENs, was COM
PEELED to lay down the cash. No one sup
AAS '.A'-
hoped that he might turn the tables, and
presented himself at the appointed hour.
The doctor received him with great activity,
and addressing the audience, said:
"Gen,Iemen may think it joke, but as
sure them on the honor ola gentleman, that
ii is u very serious affair; and / hereby en-,
gage 10 return the money if the bystanders
do not acknowledge the cure, and that am
fairly entitled to the reward.
The man sat down; was furnished with a
glass of water; the doctor produced box oil
fatened black pills; and 10 show that they
were perfectly innocent, affected to swallow
three or four himself He then gave one tG
the man, who, after many wry faces, BIT
into it started up, splitting and suffering,
and exclaimed:
"Why hang me if it isn't cobler's wax
':There," said the doctor, lifting up both
hands, did any body ever witness SO sudden
so miraculous recovery? He is evidently
cured of lying, for he has told the truth IN
s,antly and as TO memory, my good fellow.
continued he, patting him on the back, u
you ever forget this, call on me: and III re-
turn you the money!
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

e loft in the Silly night patheticalIy
sang Julius, as he carefully deposited In his
large and capacious pockets several Of the
feathered tribe Of neighborhood barn
-, ~ s@ $5 8sss$ $ssYisaF@ 5sst se5asa8 -
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

VERY PLAIS.-When the Governor of Ceylon
was addressing native prince through an in
terpreter, in high strain Of courtly adnlation to-
which sentence the prince answered ..Cadab. =.
This was repeated 50 frequently as to induce the
Governor to enquire the meaning.
q He mears to- say, 7 answered the interpreter.
!. that your Excellcncv lies.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

Printers PRovERBs.-Never inquire
thou of the editor. the news for, behold it is
his duty at the appointed time to give it
unto thee without asking.
When thou dost write for his paper, never
say unto him 'lE hat thnkest thou OF my
piece? 2" for ii may be that the truth would
offend thee. .-~...
1t is not fit that thou shouIlst ask him
who is the author Of an article /; for his duty
requires him to keep such things to himself.
When thou dost enter into his office take
heed unto myself that thou dost not look at
what may be lying open; for that is not
meet in the sight Of good breeding. Neither
examine thou the proof-sheet, for it is not
ready to meet thine eye, that thou nayest
understand it.
-. Prefer thine own county paper to any,
other and subscribe Immediately for il, and
pay in advance, and it shall be we'll with
thee and thy little ones.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

lG An Irish post boy having driven a gen
aeman a long stage during torrents of rain,
the gentleman civilly said to him: "Paady,
are you not very wet ~ :'Arrah! don't care
about being very vet, but, please your honor,
I'm yery dry"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

What's the difference between a
swallow and milk maid! One SKINS the
water and the other skins the milk.
We poor New Workers. can't see much
"JifTerence.' 7. Mirror.
The difference is. the wafer. The latter
has chalk in it.-Syrocase Chronicle. H.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

To- We heard the following dialogue the
other day. says the Waive Trumpet Of Lib
erty. Newspaper" las it illustrates page
in our social history we give it.)
Fashionable gent on side-,calk to black
drirer-Ny boy whose cab is that
Black drarer-
Fashionable gent.-W hose yoEr mistressW
Black drtrer.-Mrs Sweetmore..
Gent.-sweetmore, Ell! Who do you
belong tos
Drirer.-sMissus" -..<
Gent.-Whas's become of Sweetmore-is
he deaa2
Driuer-Not subzactly-missus win
new suit in the supreme Judcieum Court
and masser quit husiness-mlssus drives
the boh-taiIs now-ge lang thaF--'ak about
fast hosesn sf z. ga
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

Flssc1ruE-Miss Dobbs says that the first
time coat sleeve encireled her waist, she was
in pavilion built Of rainbows, the window-sllis
of Which were composed Of Eolian harps.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

Dy Ofthe pnns belonging TO DR.. Barton,
we believe that the following is little known
A gentleman coming one day into his room,'
tod rim that DR., Vowel was dead"
;!WfatI7 said he, "Vowei dead : thank
God il is neither II nor t."
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

How IT WAS DoxE.-'' Elder. will you have D.
drink Of eiGer?'' inquired a farmer of an old
temperance man, who was spending an evening
at his house. Sab .--hum--no-thank ye,
said the old man, 81 never drink any liquor Of
any kind specially cider--but if you call 1t
apple ItIiee, l<reekon IN take u drop"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

/ r. aJohn, + wish il was as much the
fashion to trade wives as it is 10 trade horses
.Why so. Pete 90 s .s 80 81
ard cheat somebody most shocking bad
af1re, nighI I,ss.8...s ss.s..zz ..zs
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

SINGULAR SwANr.-At Capetown, near
Dumas, C. W.. while the nayies on the
Great Western Railroad were digging
through a swamp, they came across stream
ofquicksand so fine as 10. have no grit to ii.
The stream is 6f pale lilac. AS this sub
stance runs ou1 from below, the top of the
ground falls in. The track they had laid for
drawing the dit cars on has in many places
fallen 10. leavins 1.-The end Of the rails stick.
ing out ia some places while in others they
have been swallowed up in toto. 1t is Gu
riosi,y to behold the springs al the source oil
this singular fluid. 1t boils up like pot
over FIRE. depositIng the heavier particles
around the mouth Of the crater, until ii as.
sumes the shape Of a mound, the top of
which is fiat and in boiling motion.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

HoS. WM L. SHaRKE5-This distinguished
gentleman, late United States Consul at Havana
has been nominated for the Office Of Governor
by several county conventions OF Mississippi;
and the earnest desire that he should take upon
himself the responsibilities of canvass, is only
equaled by unsurpassed zeal and enthusiasm IN
his favor. .t-s 54s-@
We have no means of knowing whether Judge
Sharkey viii respond fayorably or sunfayorably
to the calls that are being made upon him from
various sections ola State where he is universally
respected and very generally popular, among the
masses Of the People, who love honor, revere I'M
swerving integrity in public man, and who ad-
mife lofty abilities and large experience, I'M
sullied by the least faint speek Of corruption.
One thing is very evident: If the Judge runs
he viii poll a tremendous, if not a successful
vote; and in the present condition of political
affairs in sister State, it wo1la not be wholly
unreasonable to look forward with confidence to
his election. We trust he may be induced to
accede to the wishes of lis friends and become
candidate. man Of his sIendid eloquenee,
lofty character, and undoubted services to the
State, would arouse an enthusiasm that might
lead on to yictory.--Ba}lettn. 4z
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

A QUAKER. S REBuKE.-A young fop of an
inftiel turn. while travelling in stage coach
sought 70 display his snartness by attempt
ing to pick flaws in the narratives of Scrip
ture. After trying to show the inconsistency
and improbability of several events des-
crribed in the Bible, he referred 10 the life of
Observation-Disclosures, and argued that it was
utterly absurd and impossible for man to
so forget his human instincts, as 10 eat grass
like a beast Having stated his views he
asked the opinion Of the passengers. and
among the resi- grave looking Quaker, who
had hitherto taken no part in the conversa-
ton r7~7
aVerily, friend, Unanswered the Quaker,
4 see no improbabii!y i'll the story, if he
was as great an ass as thou"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

ENCHANTED MOUNTAIN IN TEyAs.-They
have strange things in Texas, as well as
wicked doinns The following account OF
great natural curiosity in that country IS
from the Texas Telegraph This slngu-
lar mountain, or hill, is situated on the head
waters of the SaIiec-a small tributary OF
the Colorado, abou, eighty miles from Bas-
trop. in nor,hwesterly direction. 1t is
about three hundred fee, high, and appears
10 be an enormous oval rock, partially i'm
beded in the earth When the sun shines
the light is reHee,ed from its polished sur
face as from an immense mirror. and the
whole mountain glows with such dazzling
radiance that the beholder who views IT.,
even from distance of four or FIVE miles, is
unable to gaze upon it without experien-
cling painful sensation, similar To- that
which is felt when looking upon the Missing
sun. The ascent of the hill is So very grad
ual. that person can easily walk UP TO the
top: but the rock is so smooth and slippery
that those who make the attempt are COM
PEELED to wear the moccasins or stocking
instead of shoes. This act, together with
the name Of the place, Holy Mountain, re-
minds the yisitant very foreib,y OF the COM
mand made TO Moses at Mount Horeb, Put
off they shoes from of they feet" The
Camanehes regard this Hill with religions
veneration, and Indian pilgrims frequently
assemble from the remotest borders OF the
tribe To perform their Paynlm rites upon It's
summit
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25
What is the Boursa ?

Every time we hear from Paris. about the
first item latter the usual announcement OF
a revolution or mob) is how 1.-THE funds are
in the Bourse?" If Louis Napoleon makes
coupe detat or falls into the chops of mat
rimonv. the first question is: what is the
effect upon the Bourse?' If the Bourse is
all right. the country is considered (!ike our
own beloved landl t.safe2 But if there is a
decline OH the Bourse,'' it is considered
sure sign Of consumption tof powder and
leadl generally. And yet few people know
wha 1.-The 8ourse' is: SO we take from our
sprinhtly friend. the Boston Bee, the follow
ing description
THE BouRsE.-Every transatlantic steam
er, when Paris matters are touched has
something TO say of the Bourse. What is
the Boarse? 1t is plainly what corresponds
with cur exchange-the gathering point of
the money men Of the city; and the street
frue) OH which it is situated is something
| like State street.
The Bourseis one Of the beautiful struc-
lures in the great metropolis. 1t is 2l2 by
1876 feet. and is surrounded by range of
| Corinthian columns. Although commenced
| in March. 1903, i, was not completed until
| 1926. on account of the yicissitudes of
! intervening time Over the entrance is
/ inscribed. = -
sBourse ct Tribunal de Commercc"
The roof is composed entirely of iron and
copper. and during business hours at this
| seat of Mammon for the French Empire,
| the National flag floats over the edldce.
Portions ofthe interior are beautifully deco
rated by figures emblematic of Commerce,
/ Abundance &c. with paintings of several
of the principal cities of France. Ladies
/ were formerly admitted TO the Bourse. bnt
| as ii was found to encourage passion IN
/ the gentle sex for gambling in stocks they
are no, allowed to enter during hours OF
business Total cost of the Bourse, 8, 10000
| francs There are stirring times Within It's
| walls and upon its pavements during the
| hours allotted for public operations.
USE OF SLaapER.-That SANDER is often
4 beneficial to the person sandered IS lneis-
4 putable: We recoliect an anecdote III point.
A man somewhere out West was elected to
Congress. He was totally unqualified, IN
every respect; for the position. A friend at
/ Washington once asked him
GLOW the deuce did you manage to get
elected ?:'
i stole a pig
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS stealing pigs con-
sidered qualification TO Congress !"
sNo-but as soon as it was known. the
papers on t'other side took ii up, and OF
course ourn had to defend me. A great
noise was made about it-ue called it an
attempt 10 destoy the spotless reputation OF
an innocent man for party purposes-the
people got reused and got in.''
/ AT the next election his opponent was
elected. His friend, meeting him one day
asked how it happened.
"Oh! blast the feller," he replied; che
smelt the rat, and got the start OF n.e:s He
stole steep
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

III ANIMAL FRATERNzATIos.-A correspondent
y s the Post, writing from Charlestown says:
Many Of our citizens have been eve witnesses
/ e smgularfreak of nature which has developed
HseI within the last week Mr. John Mullett,
xno REPS large grocery store near the navy
safu, caught young ratin trap about week
$3.50 and mmediately threw it alive to favorite
snae VAS sucking in barrel several Kittens
I'D IN DAYS after this, Mr.. Mullett had occasion
NOV friend his litter Of kittens-when 10
~. penold The identical rat which was destined
u. 'Ai victim % the voracious appetite Ct the
u nas alive and well, and fraternising with
/ u Kittens IS wen as their mother. Those who
I; 81 leei curiosity upon the subject can have
!. glanhed BY calling upon Mr.. Mullett, who viii
wv categorical ratification Of the whole affair.
I'D HzsTERs srYLE.-The folks Out West
= 'a'nss u their own way. Thus they in
aolues ono another:
IL, ~ W Virgins, Let me make you acquainted
u uncle &c his'n, just come down from Iowa
siss ahe town Of Freemantle, village Of Bread
s,,s, came way up here to mill they hant no
IT, s VI .nese yet Uncle, this ID Miss Virgins.
sss mi. nlggtas's wife, up yonder on the hll.
1877 slae q the mash Iou can see the house
60 w.. She's come down to meeting,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

BACKWARD Now IN AsTRosoMT.-Th latest
lion in the scientific world in Paris, is young
anthor named Charles Emanuel, who, two years
since, published work under the pretentious
title, '.lAstononfie Nouvelle which is now
producing some excitement in the learned circles.
This writer asserts that the rotation OF the earth
and tie other planets is effected in way, dia-
metrically opposite to that which modern astro-
Monty teaches. and that the sun has incontestable
motive power, &C., theory which, if admitted
and established, would entirely change the prin-
ciples of Astronomical science. The Scientific
Academy and The Bureau DIES Longitudes d
Paris, having refused o. delayed to report upon
the claims of his theory, Mr.. Emanuel has
brought the matter before the public in a series
of demonstrative lectures, at which the elite Of
Paris are being converted to his views.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

The CHILDREN OF ISRAEL. great
change, it is said, is in progress among the
Jews in almost every country. Multitudes
are throwing aside the Mishnu and Taimud,
and betakiug themselves III the study Of
Moses and the prophets. Among the Jews
in London there isat the present time great
demand for copies Of tie Old Testament.
The subject of their restoration to Palestine,
and the nature of fhe promises on which The
expectation is founded, are extensively en-
gaging their attention. In examining these
matters they have obtained considerable
assistance from continental Rabbi, who
has lately arrived among them: and exhibit.
ed a manuscript in which he has endeavored
10 prove from Scripture that the time has
come when the Jews msst sci about making
preparations for returning to the land ol
their fathers. -s.ss Fl .Fs zT
sGoT ME- THERE rl'-An examination com
mit,ee, about to test the capacity Of an in,
dividual for school teaching, put the follow,
ing question to him -. -.......
AT what time did France produce hel
greatest general 2" ~
eat what period 2" pausing and searching
his head-.:at what-Ah you've got me
there" s,-5..-=s.. .-.-....F
s:Well; was il before or after Christ !"
Before or after Christ. Before or aite'
we'll old bosses, you've got me agatn - ,y
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-06-25

$ sp1aIT sGas.',.-A drunken man talking
politics szs z -