davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

CuviER.-It was said that extraordinary was tho
skill of Cuvier that he only the tooth Of animal
he could give only the class and order Of the animal
in question but the history of its habits The following
anecdote of quick and cool examination Of parsonage
whom most people would think of submitting Sol
entifc research is decidedly rich He in his
sleep the popular representation Of Satan advancing to-
wards him and threatening to eat him. Eat me -
claimed the philosopher he examined the hsnd with
the eye of naturalist aud then added Horns hoofs
Grarainirorous, Nee init be afraid of him u
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

GRowrH OF CIycNs.rI-For the last few years cinen-
natl has grown at rate astonishing bafale ones
ideas of what its future greatness is really to be- Since
1s4o its regular increase has been per cent every
year This is now period of thirteen years. and II it
keeps on at the rate seventeen years more then IL
will have population of than 000 Since 1870
there have been three regular and fourth for
the present has been made out spproxms-
tion by the names in the city directory In 1s4O the
population amounted to in 1645 1869 in 1850
to 10000 and now in 1858 to about 1oO2s6.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

rRAGEDr--Two young men- says the Bastrop Advert
ser named Butler and Gcacher the 7th inst, fell
and fought Butler struck Goacher with pistol holding
The barrel in his hand The force of the blow such
that the cock Of the pistol buried deep Goachers
kul and at the time by discharge of the pistol
Buter received its contents in his abdomen The news
reached town yesterday evening that Butler had and
ioacher was not expected to This happened
the place OF Mrs Young in the lower part Of the county
Jefferson (Texss) Herald.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

SPLENDID fowIs-We direct the attention of fowLfan-
cier poultry dealers and farmers to the advsemsne
of J. w pat in this mornings paper offering for sale
variety Of farmyard and game fows embracing every
rare and useful species
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

TIE LATE RoBBERr AT NEw YoRK-Three young men
arrested at Toledo Ohio the 2lst charged with
being in the robbery of the Bank of the State
of New York the latter part of October by which $s7 she
lost 1t is said the proof against them is most posi-
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

MUSICAL NEws-The New York Tribune learns that an
engagement has been made between the New York Sa-
cred Harmonic Society and NJ Julien and his company
by which Handel's Messiah +" will be performed by the
entire vocal and instrumental force Of both parties
Christmas night, December 3D.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

be 10th says.
From indications from every quarter the prospects Of
heavy increase OF trade and most prosperous busines
.eason are most fatterDg Cotton pseans hides Bois
iarc seed and many other articles of and expt
nave been pouring in BY long continuous trains Of
rom the country for the last six weeks The crops in
portion OF the country contiguous snd TRIBUTARY to
rs in trade have been abundant the last good crops
idded 70 the present must have placed
isot The mast and hog crop in the country are unu-
ruay large and we may emphatcsly that peace and
plenty smile upon the land With all these blessings and
dVantages Of the country Jeerson has ahare the
prosperity Of the country is her prosperity pre-
ct business season unusually large and successful
mat the table OF our exports for the v
exhibit increase Of least upon that
year, which was larger than that Of any previous
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

CRoPs, RTc., NoRTH ALAsAMA-The weather for ssy-
raj weeks past has been spring fact too warm for
ne month OF November. We have been long without
rain though the clouds have been during the time en-
teavoring to get up a shower-bat like Barpums Firs
Annhilator, it has been complete failure.
The corn crop Is nearly all gathered and we are told
that planters have than they for con-
sumptiou. The cotton crop is turning out veIl The
weather. has been exceedingly favorable for picking The
crop viii be better than anticipated month two
ago. claiborne SOutherner 26th nt
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

ALABAMA.-The Inauguration of the Governor OF AS-
bama is to take place the 10th December.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02

Louis Napoleon has given sum Of l0oof. 70. 70.
wards the monument to be erected 10 IN hAniousHf W -
memory of the celebrated composer weber.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02
FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2 1853
INSURANCE COMPANIES

Mutual Insurance.
Granite Insurance Company, of Utica,
NEW YORK.
Nhftf ALVIN, 600 sso~p e0h
W. II. DEpnicK, Secretary GEO. CURTIss, President
REFERENCES IN NEW YORK.
JOHN WARD 4 co, 81 wall street;
Is T. sTANAHAs President Atlsntis Dock "a Broadway;
ISAAC NEWTON. rs West street;
EvERTS CURTIsS, lis West street;
DDWs 4 GUITEAU, tis Brood street;
BEALE, AELlCK 4 De WITT, Bridge street;
WhGSTAFF vEDDEk, 70 Courtland stres.
y Tie above Company the most responsible institutions
the Uaon. Scrip for profits issued the insured yearly
deemed after 100000 All the premium,
st Agency RETAINED AND INVESTED HERE for security
and facilitate the busius the Insured The undsnsd duly
sshor1sd Agent prepared policies the
aEaiast damage WIRE, MARINE HULL sud RIVER
RISKS lose snl C. c. LATIIRoP. Agent % Camp st.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02
NTURPHY'S HOTEL and RnSTAU. q

IVA RANT No leo ST. Charles ,tre.t-This estab- SfA
lshmen, popularity snosn, having thoroughly
repaired. rePainted and furnished
sg public Noefo will spared tbs Of ,hs his
assistan svay dsiescy liss
comfortabs. ld.ce iy1 RICHARD MURPHY
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-02
VOLUME VI.
PHILADELPHIA,

LNOR PHILADELPHIA.-(Me Merchants ssts
tns)-Tbs .N sailing regular packet srhooas, Il.
JEANEs, W. steo, master 10 loading will
quick dispatch For balance q freight suga
sppiy bOGERT. WILLIAMS CO., 10 Caz.p sJcei.
'BkKER 4 sTgrsON. Agents, Ph ladaiphis. di
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24
NO. 4.

have engaged in it, and this lady had
been sacrificed by your rascailty, L
came with the intention Of exposing all;
but her fair form and gentle heart so
strongly impressed me-, that l was weak
enough to use the advantage with which
you had armed me. At another time L
did expose the whole scheme; your neice
married me in my own proper character,
and not as your "esteemed friend" If
have wronged her, God forgive me-"
"That was the happiest day of my life
when you brought Henry Standish to my
presence, uncle added Amelia" laugh
ing heartily.
The broker waited to hear no more
lie had oyerreach himself, and be
dared not even attempt to revenge him
self, or punished the violated oath. In
due time, he relunotantly put Henry IN
possession of Amclia's fortune, and they
arc now as happy as love and opulence
can make them.
Joseph Jones has received that V, with
interest, and never has had occasion to
regret that he befriended Henry in the
hour Of his need.
Some oaths arc better broken than
kept.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24

those in more comfortable circumstances.
81 promise"
"Promise-sWear
~ do"
''If you are false to your oath, III tear
your heart out" said the broker, in a
deep, fierce tome
81 would not betray your confidence,
sir.''
"Listen to me, then. I ain the guard
ian of young lady, who, by the terms
of her fathers will, loses her inheritance
if she marries without my consent-her
estates comes TO me. The fall Of stocks
has ruined me; [ must redeem myself.-
Do you understand"
Henry shrunk back in amazemcnt at
the cool yiilainy which lir. Harding pro-
posed to prepetrate; but his curiosity was
reused, and with as much calmness as he
could assume, he expressed his perfect
comprehension of the brokers' position.
"You are we'll formed; the women say
you are handsome" continued the broker
with a sneer. "Nature has admirably
adapted you to execute my purpose; yon
must marry the girl"
"Marry herr" exclaimed Henry, in ut
ter amazement.
"Ah MARRY her. She is worth a hun
dred thousand dollars; [ will give you ten
when you have made her your wife"
"Will she consent to be my wife,
"Fool. not unless you play your cards
right But she is romantic, sentimental
reads novels by the wholesale. [ will
introduce you as Count Fizzle or some
thing of that sort; YOU must do the rest"
Henry paused to consider. The idea
Of becoming a party to such nefarious
transaction was repugnant to every man
ly feeling within him. But he had sworn
an oath, which sealed his lips so that he
could not expose the plot even if he re-
fused to be engaged in it.
~ will make the attempt" after
thorough consideration.
"Good; and as suppose you are not
flush of change, here is a hundred dollars
to fit yourself out with"
The broker handed him the money, and
promised to call in the evening and IN
troduce him to the lady.
"That was precious scheme!" ex
claimed Joseph, as he re-eutered the
room.
"You heard it?'
"Mum, Standish; I am not so nice a.
bout such things as some folks. con-
gratulate you on your good fortune, and
when you come in possession, | hope you
won't forget old friends"
II certainly shall not, replied Henry,
relapsing into a revery.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24
AneCdOte.

In small country town located in the Vi
cinity Of the junction of the Chenango with
the Susquehanna river there is a church
in which the singing had, to use their own
phrase, run completely down; it had been
led for many years by one of the deacons
whose voice and musical powers had been
gradually giving out. One evening, on
an occasion of interest, the Clergyman
gave out the hymn, which was sung even
worse than usual-the deacon of course
leading. Upon its conclusion the minis
ter arose and requested Brother to
repeat the hymn as he could not consci-
entiously pray after such singing. The
Deacon very composedly pitched it to an
other tune, and it was again performed
with manifestly a little improvement
upon the first time. The clergyman said
no more, but proceeded with his prayer.
He had finished to give out second hymn
when he was interrupted by Deacon
bravely getting up, and saying, in voice
audible to the whole congregation, "will
Mr. please make another prayer? it
will be impossible for me to sing after
such praying as that ''-Kn5ckerb0cher.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24

enriching you now" and Amelia laughed
gaily.
"Alas, dearest, fear you shall not c.
ven have that pleasure y returned Henry;
and he narrated the particulars Of his
first interview with her uncle
"Is it possible that uncle Obed can be
so wicked" exclaimed she, with unafIec-
ted astonishment; "dear me, how [ pity
him!n
"But, dear Amelia, We must part"
"Part? no."
"I Iour fortune will be sacrificed"
"Iet it 90, then; and [ am heartily O.
bliged to my uncle Obed for making
choice Of SO noble, gallant and handsome
a person to execute his purpose.
Think what you do, dear Amelia"
II am satisfied; my decision is made.
My uncle sent you to play the part of a
william; in the face Of a strong temptation,
you have done your duty, and behaved as
a gallant knight Think you l cannot
appreciate your devotion? 1 love you,
sir, knight-lct the fortune GO
"But l am beggar."
"Then let me be the acife of boggar.
Henry folded her in his arms, and i'm
printed a tender kiss upon her lips.
"Nay, love, fortune shall redeem US
from penury; We shall yet be happy"
IL have it," and Henry's brow con-
tracted with the weight of big thoug ht,
which had suddenly invaded his brain.
"Haye what. dear Henry1)
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24
CHAPTER II.

Mr.. Harding accompanied Henry
Standish to the residence of his ward and
presented him as a highly esteemed young
friend for whom he claimed her special
favor
"Your friends shall always be welcome,
uncle Obcd," said she, taking the hand
Of Henry,
Her uncle. great heavens. is it possible
that a man can plot the injury Of his own
flesh and blood
Mr.. Harding withdrew after brief
conversation. leaving Henry to win his
way to The heart of the heiress.
There was that in the eye of the young
man which is irresistibly attrative to a
young maiden. He was well formed,
with a handsome face, musical voice, and
a winning manner. Amelia was prepos
sesscd in his favor from the first moment
she saw him.
Henry, perceiving his advantage, fol-
lowed it up with energy, and ere half the
evening had passed away; had produced
an impression on the heart of the maiden,
which fairly opened the way for a CON
quest.
But he could not but reproach himself
for the part lie had accepted, and though
be felt that this intentions were good, the
consciousness that he appeared before the
gentle girl in an assumed character, was
anything but agreeable to his lofty senti-
ment.
Amelia was beautiful girl, and Hen
ry felt to be loved by her, was to him the
delights of paradise in the midst of the
cold, frowning world, When he departed
his heart told him that even then he had
gone too far for his own happiness.
He had seen her, and could not resist
the desire to repeat his visit. He went
again: the effect of the visit was IRENE
diable. She blushed when he was an
nounced-she thought Of him in his alb
sence-she loved him.
Henry continued his visits for several
weeks: he had confessed his love, and re-
ceiyed warm pressure of the hand in re-
ply.
~ have deceived you, AmeTa,' said
Henry, his mind made up to continue no
longer the cruel deception.
Deceived me, Henry" repeated she,
fixing her large, liquid blue eyes anxious
upon him.
81 have dearestI I am poor, worth
less mana beggar.' ~
"Is that all? You never told me you
were rich" replied Amelia, entirely re-
lieved to find the deception so harmless.
In few words, Henry acknowledged
the utter poverty and destitution which
had surrounded him, and gave her the
history of his past life.
Il am glad you are not rich, Henry,
said she, artlessly, when he had finished
his recital; "it is so romantic to marry a
poor man, so noble and gentle and as
yourself shall have the pleasure of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24
1 Beautiful Incident.

A naval officer being at sea in dreadful
storm, his wife sitting in the cabin near him,
and filed with alarm. for the safety of the YES
SCI, was so surprised at his composure and Sc
Tenity, that she cried out -
My dear are you not afraid How is it
possible you can be so calm in such a dreadful
storm!'
He rose from the char, dashed it TO the
deck, drew his sword, and pointing it to the
breast Of his wife exclaimed -
ARE you afraid!'
She instantly answered No.
Why said the officer.
Because rejoined the wife, i know this
Sword is in the hand of my husband, and he
loves me too well to hurt me-
Then said he, remember know IN whom
! believe, and that he who holds the wind in
his fist and the water in the hollow Of His
hand is my Father
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24
Fanny Fern, on Sunday.

Sunday should be the best day OF all
the seven; not ushered in with ascetic
form, or heightened face, or stiff and H.
gid manners. Sweet upon the still Sab
bath air should float the matin hymn of
happy childhood blending with early
song of birds, and waited upward, with
flowers incense, to Him whose very name
is Love. 1t should be no day for puz-
cling the half developed brain of child
hood with gloomy creeds, to shake the
simple faith that prompts the innocent
lips to say, "Our Father" 1t should be
no day to sit upright on tif-backed chairs,
till the golden sun should set.
No-the birds should not be more well
come to warble, the flowers to drink in
the air and sunlight, or the trees to toss
their little limbs, free and fetterless.
I'm 50 S0rry that tomorrow is Sun
dayw From whence does this sad Ia
ment issue? From under 3'0ur roof, o
mistaken but we'll meaning Christian pa
rent; from the lips of your child, whom
you compel to listen to two or three un-
intelligible sermons, sandwiched between
Sunday schools, and finished off at night
fall by tedious repetitiOns of creed and
catechism, till sleep releases your weary
victim No wonder your child SFadcterS,
when the minister tells him that "Heaven
is one eternal Sabbath" Oh, mistaken
parent. relax the overstrained bow-Pre-
rcnthe fearful rcJ0und, and make the Sab
bath what God designed it, not a weari-
ness, but the best and happiest day of all
the seven.-lIuSssS T0H.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24
A Female CruSoe.


SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA. Sept ii,
IS53.-We have now in Santa Barbara a
great curiosity; it is an Indian woman, who
has lived for eighteen years alone upon the
island of San Nicholas-a small island about
forty-fye miles from this place-during which
time she has not seen the face of human
being. This island was once peopIed by a
tribe of Indians, to whom the Northwest
tribes were hostile. To preserve the remnant
a view TO chrstanize them, the Padres in
duced them to come to the main land eigh-
teen yearsago. After they were all on board the
vessel sent for them, this woman swan ashore
to look for her child which had been left; and
a storm springing up in the night, the vessel
was compelled to put to sea; on returning
she could not be found. She was known to
be alive, by those who at times visited the
island for the purpose of hunting otters, from
the marks of fires and foot prints in the sand.
On being approached the other day, she
manifested much JOY, which she betrayed by
signs of most signiicient character, and at
once commenced packing up her few articles
of furniture Whether the sounds which she
utters are words or not, has net yet been as
certained. The man who found her is famll-
lar with FIVE or six Indian languages, but he
was unable to understand single expression;
it is more than probable that she has forgotten
her native tongue entirely. Her clothes con-
sisted Of the skins of birds sewed together
with the fbres of some trees or plant Her
food has been shell fish, seals, and small
bulbous root, similar in appearance TO an on
ion, but wholly tasteless. The needless with
which she stitches her garments are made Of
the sharp bones of a fish. She had two
hooks made of bent nail, and sharpened by
friction upon stone. Her lines were beauti-
fully twisted from the sinews of some animal
probably a species Of fox which abounds on
the island.
Her age, as near as can be estimated, is a.
bout So or 60. Her features are qnite mascu-
line, and her hair of the color of dark brown
and very fine This is quite remarkable for
an Indian; their hair, you know, is always
let black and coarse. In some future letter
| will give you a more extended account Of
this marvel of the nineteenth century. She
is truly an object for the reflection of phi!os-
ophers and the inspection Of the curious
Newburyport Herald.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24

Hurrah' for Astnt Mdry.-Aunt Mary,
whilst going along the street the other day,
sew over tailor's door, sign bearing the IN
scription Fountain of Fashion 'Ah, exclaim-
ed she, shat must be where squirts come
from, at the Same time casting malignant
squint at a couple OF young men with inclPlent
iwhislers and standing collars. A woman oi
great perception is our Aunt Mary.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24

GA Western farmer being obliged to sell
d yoke of oxen to pay his hired man, told him
he could not keep him any longer.
why" said the man, "I'll stay and take
some Of your COWS in place of money"
But what shall / DO said the farmer
'uhen my COWS and oxen are all gone!"
"Why, you can then work for me, and get
them tack"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24
SOB EeEN NC.
The Day is Gone.
BY LoNGrELLow.

BY LOSGrELLoW.
The day is gone; and the darkness
Falls from the wings Of night,
As feather is waited downward
From an eagle in his fight.
see lights of the village
G,eam through the rain and mist,
And n feeling Of sadness comes DER me
That my soul cannot resist.
4 feeling of sadness and longing,
That is not akin to pain,
And resembles sorrow only
As the mist resembles The rain,
Come read to me some, poem
Some simple and heartfelt lay,
That shall soothe this restless feeling,
And Danish the thought of day.
Not from the grand old masters,
Not from the bards sublime,
Whose distant footsteps echo
Through the corridors Of time.
Tor like the strains Of martial music,
Their mighty thoughts suggest,
LIES endless toll and endeavor,
And to night | long for rest.
Read from some humber poet,
Whose songs gushed from his heart,
As showers from the clouds ofsummer.
Or tears from the eyelids start.
Who, through long days of labor,
And nights devoid of ease,
Still heard in his soul the music
OF wondrous melodies.
Such songs have power 10 quiet
The restless pulse of care,
And comes like the benetiction
That follows after prayer.
Then read the treasured volume,
The poem Of my choice,
And lend to the rhyme of the poet
The beauty of tiny voice.
And the night shall be filed with music,
And the cares that infest the day,
Shall fold their tents, like the Arabs,
And as silently pass away.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24

FRUITs-The Wheeling Gazette states
that apples and other fall fruit and yege-
tables are now being shipped in large
quantities from that city over the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad to New York.
Apples 60 at the rate OF SO barrels
day. They are worth 81. - at Wheel
ing, and So in New York This will be
found one Of the sources ~ which this
farmers vii be enriched by railroads,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24

Ditto-An honest old farmer, rather igno-
rant of the improved abbreviation, went 10 a
certain store with which he did his trading, to
make his annual settlement
On looking over, he occasionally found
charges like the following. ITO h. Tea" ="
'To l ID. ditto he concluded the account
was not correct, and posted off home to in
qure into the affair.
WIFE said he, "this is pretty business;
there is Mr.--has charged me with
pounds and pounds of ditto" Now l should
like to know what you have done with SO
much ditto
Ditto, ditto!" replied the old lady, never
had pound Of ditto in my house in my life. ,
So back went the farmer in high dudgeon
that he should be charged with things he nev-
or received.
"Mr--.' said he, "my wife says she
never had pound of ditto in the house in
her life" The merchant thereupon explain
ed the meaning of the term, and the farmer
went home satisfied.
His wife enquired if he had found out the
meaning Of ditto. "Yes," said he" it means
I'm ID fool and you are ditto"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24

"You Zeke!" "What NAL" "Have you
sanded your teeth and followed your hair!' ,
ayes, ma!' "Tarred your boots and
corked your eye-brows?" eyes, ma"
"Then teazel your hat, and 60 to the
meeting; we must be as fashionable as our
neighbors."