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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-03
DONE FOR,

There is sheriff now residing in the
State of Illinois who was rather ..taken in
and done for on one occasion. He made
1t prominent part of his business to
ferret out and punish pedlers for travelling
through the State without a license but
one morning he met his match-a genuine
Yankee pedler
""hat have you got to sell Any tbing?"
asked the sheriff.
aas, sartin; what would you like to
hev? Got razors-fust rate that's An ar
ticle that you want tew Square, / should
say by the look O. your baird. Got good
blackin'; TIL make them old cow hide O.
yourn boots shine so't you can shave into
'em e'enmost. Balm O. Klumby, tew;
only dollar a bottle; good for the ha'r
and "assistin' poor human natur," as the
poet says"
And so he ratified on; at length the sher-
iff bought bottle of the Balm of Columbia.
and in reply to the question whether he
wanted anything else, that functionary said
he did-he wanted to see the Yankees
license for peddling in..Illinois, that being
his duty as high-sheriff of the State.
The pedler showing him document,
''ixed up good and strong" in black and
white. The sheriff looked at it, and pro-
nounced it call right" Then handing
back the bottle to the pedler, he said.
81 don't know, now that I've bought
this stuff, that [ shall ever want it,
reckon [ might as we'll sell it to you again.
What will you give me for it?''
s'Oh, 1 don't know that the darn'd stuff
is any use to me- but seein' it's you sheriff,
I'll give you twenty five cents for it if you
rally don't want it,"
The sheriff handed over the bottle, at tie
six shillings' discount from his own pur
chase, and received his change
"Now,'' said the pedler, 81 got cues
tion or tew to ask you now Hev you got a
pedlar's license about your trowsers any,
where ?"
"No, haven't any use for the article ,ay-
self,'' replied the sheriff
"Haint, eh?" Wal, 1 CUES, we'll see
about that pooty darn'd soon
''Ef understand the law it's clear case
that you've been tradin' with me-hawkin'
and peddlin' Balm O. Klumby on the high
way, and 1 shall inform on you-darncd if
don't now!''
The Yankee was as good as his word.
When he reached the next village, he made
his complaint, and the sheriff was fined
eight dollars for selling without license.
He was heard afterwards to say, that
'.you might as well try to hold creased
eel as live Yankeel'
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-03

HG A Western editor requests those of
his subscribers who owe him more than six
years subscription, to send him lock OF
their hair, that he may know they are still
living. The Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Register
says: eff all our subscribers of that kind
would do the same, we could make money
by carrying on the wig business"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-03
The Approaching Exhibition in this
City.

The Approaching Exhibition in this
City.
There are croakers in most communities.
and our own is certainly no exception to
the general rule. They appear to perform
some important though yet undiscovered
function in the social economy, as the spleen
is supposed to do in the animal, and we
suppose we must on that account take
them and put up with them on faith They
dog the steps of every new enterprise; and,
while doing nothing themselves, ridicule
and discourage those who are willing to
give their labor and their means to help it
on. Such has been the experience of our
new Mechanics Institute, which has been
opposed and frowned upon by this sagacious
class, for every variety of contradictory
reason, from the moment of its inception to
the present Its constitution and bylaws
were not perfect; its officers were not all
mechanics the city was too small to sup
port such an institution; the fees were too
large or too small and as to the exhibi-
ton, it was destined to be an utter failure,
and to entail expense and modification
upon the institution. There were others,
men of different stamp, (and we rejoice
to say they are a majority here, who saw
at once the Importance Of the plan, and
believed in its feasibility. They came for
ward as soon as they were called upon, and
lent their names, their time, and their
money to the enterprise. And We believe
that all the indications at the present mo-
ment 60 to show that they were right. The
institution has prospered beyond the most
sanguine expectations ofits supporters, and
the exhibition, unless all signs fail, will be
triumph, Notwithstanding the compare
lively brief period in which it has been
gotten up. The country contains no more
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-03

BI~ The New York papers announce the
arrest of Nicholson, the principal in the
preconcerted burning of the steamer Martha
Washington, on the Mississippi, about a
year since.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-03

p6~ The recent cold weather has given
assurance that the Boston ice dealers will
secure good crop. The work of cutting
and housing is said to be going on rigor-
ously.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-03
MECHANICS BANK, GEORGETOWN.

THIS INSTITUTION is now doing General Bank
/ ing Business. Office under the Union Hotel, cor
ner Bridge and Washington streets, Georgetown, Cd
C) where its notes will be redeemed in specie
7. W. CONCH, Cashier.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-03
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1853.
DAILY EVENING STAR,
From Godey's Lady's Book
THIN LONE FLAG.

The Exploring Expedition under Lieuten-
ant Lynch left the American flag floating
above the waters of the Dead Sea, secured
from all enemies but the wind. Lieuten-
ant Dale died soon after leaving the Dead
Seal
Wind Of the desert, sweeping on,
With pinion bold and free,
Oh, spare that flag which floats alone
Upon the silent sea
In that dread solitude unroll'd
To thy destructive breath,
And gaily shines each spang1ed fold,
When all around is death.
Darkly the rugged mountains frown
Upon the waves below,
Like pride and anger looking down
Upon O scene of woe.
The sluggish sea, the burning skies,
Speak only Of despair.
That tells that hope, and enterprise,
And courage have been there.
Brave hands unfurp that pennon free,
And dauntless hearts were near;
They left the flag of liberty
Above the waters drear,
And turn'd away, their task fulfll'd,
In other scenes to roam;
While even there each bosom thrill'd
With joyful thoughts of home.
But one, whose bright and fearless eye
First saw that banner wave,
Was doom'd beneath foreign sky
To find an early grave.
Deaths fatal shafts had found their way
Unto his manly breast;
Beneath the sunsets golden ray
They bore him to his rest.
In other days, when power divine
Watch'd Ger the Holy Land,
The sky would oft in brightness shine,
By angels pinions fann'd.
Now, though no angel parts the sky
With wings of waving gold,
The path to Heaven is still as nigh
AS once in days Of old.
Sleep on-the vengeful wind may rend
The pennon on the sea,
And wave and storm their fury blend,
But not to injure thee.
Brief tribute may the stranger give
TO one who rests alone,
But still thy memory shall live
In true hearts like thine own.
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For six lines or less.
PUTNAM'S MONTHLY,

THE SUBSCRIBERS, responding to the repeated
! and urgently expressed wish of eminent and ju-
Neious persons in various sections of the country,
nave decided to on the irSt of January 1853
an entirely original Periodical under the above title
1t is intended to combine the lighter characteristics
q popular magazine with the higher and grayer
quail les OF quarterly review filling position hith-
erto unoccupied in our literature.
While attractive variety for the general reader is
mus obtained, there will be attempt to sub
S'antlaI excellence in each depa tment.
10 accomplish this we intend that the work in all
lS mechanical and business aspects shall be such as
~" meet the views of our most distinguished writer's
sIth Medium they would seek for in communi-
si'inS With the world, and such as may tempt some
% write aoiy and p Ofitabiy VINO have not hitherto
eoal1outed to perioiials
"elDtend that all articles admitted into the work
slall be literally paid for.
We heieTe that an ample material exists for such
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writer's or OF appreciation the art sf the read
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= '-H hlnd may bring to light much true genius as
- undeyelOped
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Literature, Science, and Art-in their best and
E-lSantPst aspects.
Enrey independent of all merely self h interests
" lartzan sectional leanings. in its management,
'h be open 10 competent writers for free discussion
sich topics are deemed important and of public
E.reSt
me critical department will be wholly independent
";le publishers, and far possible. of all personal
Aaaence or bias Wholesome castigatiOns of public
12ases will be allowed fair field without fea- favor
Anelevated national tone and spirit, American and
-iPeDdent vet discriminating aud just both to the
i.ure and to the social condition and prospects of
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"s.e OF the work.
SPECIAL attention will be given to matters connect
= With social policy, municipal regulations, public
safety, and the practical economies of every
"aIea ubject needs illustration, or pictorial ex-
APe such illustrations will be occasionally given;
N Is not expected that the success of the work is
~lpend Oh what are termed embellishments"
. ne following. among many others, have expressed
~. & hearty approval of the plan, and will oil give it
fgeneral cooperation while nearly all of them will
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05
From the Mcw YORK Times
= The Christmas Turkey.

A clerical friend OF ours was settled
over grateful and opprrciative congre'
CATION on Long Island. Along IN Oc'
to5"r, onr Of his paris,ionrrs, not Q
III" most liberal reputation, stopped at
Ter thr morning service, and taking tn
pastor aside. whispered in his ear that
he must not buy a Thanksgiving turkey
Tor he had a fine ont that be was Iatten-
in- especially for his use. Our friend
expressed The gratitude hr .lrlt. for il
was relipvlng'him olquite an item Of
expense, and then i. showrd that his
ministrationslwere not unacceptable. -
Several times, on passing his benehc-
tors house he was stopped, and the NO
Bile bird, whom The children all knew
was The "minister's gohler," pointed
out. The last timelhe farmer told him,
that hrbelieved hi 'mnst invit- himself
and family TO dine with the minister on
Thanksgiving day, and have good time
logelhcroyi the delicate tid.bits tie
fowl would furnish; which invitation,
of course, our friend cordially pressed,
though he could not help thinking, when
he remembered, the number of young
mouths thus suddenly called into assist
in dlspat ching The plum-puddings and
mince pies, thai, the financial motives ol
gratitude, in view ol The Arrangement,
had disappeared. The Iong-iookpd for
Thursday morning cameat last,and Far
mer 'l'lcnT came, with it, turkey in
hand. ISM tia fine one Isn't it
plump! aud S, tender too! assure
you there will he fine eating here"
was his stlf.satis6rd assurance. NOR"
than once repeated. To which our
friend trirdt 10 match ex expressions oil ad-
mira'Ion equally enthusiastic. :" Hp.
must weigh eight or Ten pounds, Nlr
Tight" :" Ten pounds-,pn in the
notch, ] weighed him myself, andheW
came 10 just a d"llar, Brother EDGAR"
Brother EDGAR paid the dollar, insist,
ing on having tfe,nall 10 dine, and made
an excellent friend Of Mr.. Tight. '
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05
Thoughts 3Wlhi!e Sowing. s !.
by AN OLD MAID. !.
Men sow wild oats, and women but

Men sow wild oats, and women but
tons. Isgl,. i1aas ah0l i
Mans love is like the moon-il it
does not grow larger, it is certain 10
grow snaller.g ,l ;,rit u in,0, I.
A manymay ayado good BY STEALTH" but
as for hishlusIling "to tindat !ame," "lhats
all nonsense. 3ol INF n y I ~
Man shrinks from cold meat. Does
this arisp from mans innate presump-
lion OF always ruling the roast.
Men, have two Ways Of fx,inguish-
ing the fame Of love--lhey either let
tburn out quietly, or else they snuff il
out by one blow,
In a dilemma, during the time q man
has been Standing like fool, iipmbling
for an excuse, woman will Lave in
vehird ten thousand. ..a.,
Wives are often foolish enough 10 sit
up Tor their husbands. but you hear ol
few husbands who have the patienceto
sit up Tor their wives. 59e ID
How many men are there who think
they are making themselves exceeding
ly popular, when they are making them
selves extremely ridiculous.
Men have been pointed Quito me who
were saidlo be great thinkers. | have
watched them, and found them very
grra, thinkprs-,llen who evidently
thought grea, deal-bul then twas
entirely about themselves. ae
An old maids only confident is the
pillow. All her cares, wrongs, and
thoughts, both sleeping and waking are
confnrd' 10 its soft embrace. i is the
only depository and witness Of the tears
that she sometimes sheds over broken
hopes. More than this, il lsa confident
that never mocks- never bptrays her.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05
HLia A44aa4ff tfe.A -
Arab Proverbs.

A prince without justice is like a
river without water.
As the sick body is not pro6'ed By, by
food, so the vain mind is not benefited
by admonition: .
Lislrn,il you would learn; be silent, 'l g
ifyou would BE- safe. / -.
The world is ear'ion, and its t,1isll followS;- "
crs dogs.
The false appearances Of proud man
makes hisill-wishers envious; but could
his friend behold his heart, he would
have cause'towepp. 2 X
He who has health should hope; and
he who hopes must be happy.
"A man who can neither serve his
fripnds nor injure his enemies, is an un-
pro6taOlracquaintance.
Curses, like young chickens, invafia'
bly, return home 10 perch. iaIas q
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05

The srllere of Woman.


| Rrv. DR. SEARS, s. crelary of The
Massachusetts, Bmid ui Education, madr
the fJIhmins srnshlr rrnalk KS upon tlli!
su'i,c, at III. recent Convention il
Newark. A slight infusion Of coumor
srnsr aud Bible truth into the minds o
those who discuss the relative position
and rights Of the sexes would save the
public from vast deal Of twaddlr. :
We sill incline 10 the opinion Of Paul
on TIE subject of woman's rights ;and
are so old fashioned as to suppose that
"A sister or vile or a mother formed on
the principles Of the New Testament
would hr preferable TO such as make
Themselves conspicuous al Woman's
Rights Conventions =
liz would view the matter Of female
education both from ,hr Divine and liu-
man point Of view. He scarcely knew
any subject which required SO much
knowledge and practical talent. The
soo" ouoN sass W Wo'''"'' '''a' a''e u
to o. o. a kerpsr1 al home sue is also to
!, Ds lhe IN. mother ano 'eaenet Of TIE race;
These points nave been discussed, ana
he would pass mem over But she IS
DE- the companion Of man 'he PrrSl-
hIns genius OF me s"e.al e'FcIp. re
though. We need not discuss whether
'hr rights and pr,v'l eses OF women ana nc
men arerqnal; these matters were lor-
elgn TO the Objects oil ms convention
So long as the two sexes keep IN their
appropriate spheres, man will always
give toiwoman more than she could even
ask'in.an independent condition. Let
'llrr leanupon the love and the gaIIan'ry
oiman, and she willinetd no newr rights
and Privelrgrs.s The speak"rprocreded
to depict the absurdity Of making te-
males the ones to hear al! the details Of
crime and,iniqui!y in our courts. and
the effect ol such mental experience on
the part of'lhose we love 10 look upon
as angels. How delightful to see tt-
males struggling for Office in the dirty
fi'ld Of politics (: 10 see, in the language
.oI Addison, ga pair of stays ready 10
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05
Anacdote of Aaron Barr.

A correspondent Of the Tribune
communicates an interesting anecdote
respecting the late Aaron Barr. The
story runs thus:
"While Colonel B. was travelling
in the interior of the State of New
York, he chanced to spend few days
at the homestead of young ", who
was then a child of ten or twelve
years. Col. BIS attention was first at
tracted to the lad by sundry sketches
about thepremises. One day, as was
his custom after dinner, he dropped
his slippers beside his bed, and lelir.
ed for an hours sleep. Young ".
upon entering the room, discovered
the slippers, and at once removed
them, and, with his charcoal, sketched
them upon the floor so accurately that
when Col. B. awoke he attempted to
put his feet into his new slippers, to
the great amusement of tile young ar.
tist, who had patiently awaited the
deenonment III remote corner OF the
room; BY this time Col. 81 had be-
come SO much Interested in the lad,
that when he left he told Mrs. Van
der'yn that if she would give her boy
an extra clean shirt, and send him to
New York, he would see to his edu-
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05
Iaitairr.s Death.

The awful details of Vollaire's drath
are too well known 10 need repetition.
The following authentic anccdote may
be lnteres!ing:a"S "Some years ago an In-
diyldual eIlknown and highly respect
ed in the religious world, narrat.d d in
my hearing the following incident In
IearIysl,le,whllseswithla college eonpsn-
ion, he was tnaking d tour on the conf
npni,. at Paris his friend was seized
wilhan alarming ilIiess. physician
Of great celebrity was speedily sum
moned who stated that tI,e case was'a
critical Que, and thai much would de-
pend upon minute attention TO his d.
rections. As.lhere was no one at hand
upon whom they could place much re-
lance, he was requested torrcommcnd
some confidential land experienced
nurse. He mentioned one, but added,
you may think yourself happy indeed
should you be able to secure her services;
but she is in SO much request among
the higher circles hire that there is
little chance of finding her disengaged!
The narrator. at once ordered his carri-
age, and went to her residence, and,
begged her immediate attendance.-
'But. before consent 10 accompany
you, permit mr, Sir, she said, 'io ask
yon a single question: 'ls yonr friend a
Christim'' .Yes,' he replied 'indsed
he is Christian in the highest sense
of the term; a man who lives in the
tear oi God. But I should like to know
the reason ofIyour 'nquiryp 'Sir,' she
answered, 81 waslhr nurse that attend
ed Voltaire in his last illness, and Tor all
the wealth Of Europe,I would never
see another hfdel de- '-Lmd'S
Damascus. d'e g5' .ta ,iylaf tu =
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05
yohn Wesley's opinion On Sleeping.

SShh " SS-sS - f'- o
/. Healthy men, "saysthe Rev. John
Wesley in one oi his works ".reqhire
little above six hours sleep, haalthy wo-
men little above seven in four-and-
twenty. lfany one desires TO know
exactly villa, qnart,,y ofsleephis own
constitution rquIres, he may Easily
make the experiment which ! made
about sixty years ago. ! then walked
every night about twelve or one, and
lay awake for some time. l readily
concluded that tins arose from.my being
lopgerin bed than nature required. To
be- satisfied procured an alarum, which
walked mpthe next morning at seven
(near an hour earlier than ! rose the
day before, yp,I lay awake again al
night. The second morning | rose at
six, but notwithstanding this j lay
awake the second night. The third
morning rose at five, hui nevertheless
| lay awake ,hp third night. The fourth
morning rose ut four, as have done
ever since, and ! lay awake no more
And do not now lipawake, taking the
year round, a quarter ofanhnnr tog"th-
prin.a mon,h. By thesamc experiment
rising rarIlerund earlier every morning,
may one find how much sleep he really
wants" 'Hd' ~ p.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05
RAlLRoAD RIOT.

: The Purkersturg News Of the l2lI
ul, says-We learn that the Irish la
borers at the Big Tunnel" nea'
-Wcsl Umion, oplhe Northwestern Va
Railroad, have lately had Il very seri'
olis riot, IN which several them wcrC
killed. THEY we're no doubt iuIluen
ccd by ardent spirits, which never fli
IL cause trouble, wherever sold, oi
railroad lines.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-05
A STRIKING i PICTURE.

The Washington correspondent o.
the N. 0. Crescent thus pithily ;des.
cribes the scene inthe House of Rep.
resentatiyes, when counting and de-
claring tho official vote for Presiden'
aud Vice President:
The business ,of reading the returns
from the different States was dry
enough. Astthe distinguished read
'crs "progressed,i i(Messrs. Hunter Of
Virginia, aud Chandler Of Pennsylya'
MIA, the mass grew rather restless and
some of the wags present were dis,
posed to vary the scene with an occa-
sional stroke Of humor. As State af-
ter State was announced, some Con.
tgressional wit would start the query :
"Howdoyou think it will go7'
"ls there much doubt about the G.
lection 2" asked another,
.!"It looks rather strong for Pierce
aud King" said u good Wing from the
South, asihe hung down his head.
"WeIbegan with Maine for Pierce
aud then got Vermont for Scott; isn't
alastielp @a.i-f {
"Yes, but wal, little, I'm afraid
some off other States won't come
inlsowell!' !''r.ia %. sal.a .,3a'r ID
'"'rhere!"p cried new conner, al
dcclareif Chandler hasn't gotthe up
per handof Hunter. He's only go,
the Wing gStates to read. and Hunter
is III forihe Democratic ones" -sH
al don't believe Californy's been
heard from" whispered ono down
lrom egallery. ~. a
l"Twenty.seven 10 five"-hroke in
an ontsider-",hat's too bad" =
Z. Yes; but how are you going to
hse'llpsi,4,'' 5.5 .'.,' .as j. - ,...s7 i
"Oh! what can't be cured must be
endured" sighed the last speaker and
the colloqny closed amid the official
flow Of names, certificates, .tssigned,
sealed aud delivered" l,i!s 44d
But. badihage aside, there was
something truly grand inthisl nation.
al proceeding of,he public servants d
the American people. Here was the
proclamation Of an entire changego
rulers; Of the coming re-organizatior
Ilof, our, government, of the putting
down, fora time, ofone powerful par.
l:ty, and the putting up Of another
land yet there was no violence, M
Ibluodshed, no revolution. The oldof
lfcials Of the soyereigns are to pas.
quietly out, and the new ones are t.
pass as quietly in. And the people
who have done it all by their free suf
frages, will ratify and honorthe deed
Such is the power Of the successful
working Of our Republican institu
tions. ,rs ,.i5,e. 4,