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Hoy Eas9 he WriteS.-" With what
ease he writes!n exclaimed young
lady. as she laid down one of Washing
ton Irving's volumes Straightway we
made up our mind that the young lady
did not know what she was talking
about. If she had said 8 How easy it
is to read his works." we might have
sympathized with her amazingly
Then, finding that we could not make
satisfactory reply, without compromi-
sing our honesty. we fell to making
comparison in silence. The steamboat
clides majestically and gracefully
through the waters, but it is SO easy
power that gives to the water-traveller
her steady and rapid motion. 1t is true
she is taStefully painted and gilded ; her
cabins are pleasant, and her prov is
decorated with specimens Of the sculp-
tors art. But descend with the engin-
eer to this fiery domain; swelter there
in the burning pit; see the heated
grease, and listen 10 the bursting steam !;
see the tremendous power Of fire and
water combined, until the strained and
groaning boiler threatens to burst asun-
der and deluge the decks with the
heated fluid. You will perceive that
ease, although a mild and pleasing
damsel, has a confounded rough old
father Little dreamed the admirer of
Irving how much agonized toll was re-
quired to beget that ease which she
SO much delighted 10. Yet she was
not alone in her error. How many a
publisher thus estimated the labor of
his weary author. How many a trades
man smiles at the trifing employment
Of the man of genins. We have been
mad enough to eata tripe supper, when
we have heard peasant draw au in
vidious comparison between himself
and the poor wight whose intellect sup
plies him with bread. 81 get my living
by sweat Of the brow" said he, while
you are trifing away your time with
books and papers" Yes, see that pale
and hungry being startle from his task
by the sound of the midnight bell
See how his fingers grasp the pen con-
VulsiVely, as he fears his task will not
be accomplished in time-a slave to
men whose pockets are better lined than
their pericraniums, and who mete out
to him his travelling pittance with the
unwilling hand of an upper servant
dealing out cold pancakes and sausage
ends TO a beggar. See him placing his
hands upon his swapping brain as the
fires of his fancy dart upon his wither-
ing soul. Yes" how easy he writes p
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RGmOYaI,

THE undersigned begs leave to inform his
Il friends and the public in general that he has
removed his store from No. 50 Canal street (for-
morly No. 13) to No. lis on the same street, be-
tween Royal and Bourbon, Touro's Bulldings)
and that he will always have on hand large
and well selected stock Of Staple and Fancy
d r 7 G 90 DIS,
which he will sell at the gery iorest 1rices.
Akso-All kinds of PLqatation Go0ds and
Negro Ciothing always on hand
P. A. HEBRARD,
No. lis Canal street tTouros Buildings)
between Royal Fl4d Bourbon streets,
5-tf NEW ORLEANS
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TNHIS Essence is warranted to possess, in a
/ concentrated form, all the valuable proper
ties of Jamaica Ginger and will be found on
trial an excellent family medicine. 1t is particu-
larly recommended as a tonic to persons recover
ing from fever or other diseases, few drops i'm
parting to the stomach glow and vigor equal to
wine-slassrul of brandy other stimulant,
without any of the debiiitating effects which are
sure to follow the use of liquor Of any kind, and
it is therefore especially serviceable to children
and females. To the aged it viii prove great
comlort to the dyspepfic, and to those who are
predisposed to gout or rheumatic affections, It
gives great relief aad to the inebriate who de-
sires to reform, but whose stomach is constantly
craving the noxious liquor it is Invaluable, giving
tone to the digestive organs and strength to re-
sist temptation, and is consequently great agent
in the cause OF temperance.
Dose.-For a grown person, one tea-spooninl;
for child ten or twelve years old, half tea
spoonful and for child from two to five years
old, from fifteen to twenty drops-to be given in
sugar and water.
~ For sale in Franklin by DIR. G. RABE.
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To Cabinet Makers. &c.

FTNHE subscriber, wishing to abandon the bust
L ness OF her late husband, carried on by her
since his DEATH offers for sale the stock on hand
consisting Of Bedsteads, Arrnoirs, Chairs, Ia
bles, and many other articles in the line. She
will also dispose OF the house she occupies, or
will rent it, if desired, to whoever purchases the
stock. This is a good chance for any person who
wishes to embark in the business. For terms
&c., apply to the undersigned, on the premises,
adjoining the Post Office.
DELLA IBERT.
Franklin, Sept %, 1888.
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Carriage Mandatory & Repairing.

The subscriber has removed his
>gF-Po shop to the new building on Main
-zzzzs2a street, nearly opposite the mill Of
Capt. Gates, where he will at all tinles be pre-
pared to execute with neatness and despatch ali
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 dligeDt attention to his
business, good workmanship and very moderate
charges, to merit its continuance.
THOMAS MARTIN
Franklin, July 10, 1853
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a Peddler Done up.-Some time ago,
one of those public nuisances who go
about peddling essences, and women's
knicks, called at shoemaker's shop at
Lynn, and displayed his wares with all
the usual eloquence of his profession.
He was a strapping fellow, six feet in
his stockings, and considered himself
perfectly safe in talking rather imper-
tinently to the three sons of Crispin
who occupied the shop. Seeing this,
the workmen, after little winking,
proceeded TO do him slightly. Two Of
them, Joe and Cyrus, worked together;
aud Joe drew the attention of the ped
dler to himself, while Cyrus transferred
sundry bottles of essences into his
drawer. Then the latter talked very
earnestly with the stranger, while Joe
supplied himself with similar commo-
dities. After having gone through this
operation till the peddler found his as
sortment of articles growing very small,
and fearing that he would kick up a
row, they were wondering how they
should get rid Of him, when Sam,
candaverous looking jour, who worked
on the other side of the shop, began
some queer contortions of features,
while his eyes looked daggers at the
man
"Hollol" !" says Cyrus, aSam is going
to have one of his spells ~
"0h dearI" says Joe looking at the
peddler, "what will you doa he has
awful crazy turns, and always takes at
strangers when he's in 'emm
The peddler grabbed his box, now
nearly empty of goods, and glancing
over his shoulder, saw Sam coming TO-
wards him at full speed, with hatchet
in his hand
Mu,derw cried the peddler, " stop
hint"
Tn another moment the whole shops
crew were eyeing the peddling indi-
vidual, who was going up the turnpike,
at speed which might astonish To-
on the New Haven Railroad.
He never has been seen in these parts
since; but there has been no lack of
essences in Lynn!
We will vouch for the truth of
this story-the names only being fcti-
tious.-Lyap Nesrs.
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REAL ESTATE.
For Sale,

ii A valuable Lot Of Ground,
1sa .EEszM sses situated about quarter of a
- 50 gE=A=lA ~ mile above the limits of the
corporation of Franklin, fronting on the pnblic
road, and running back to the Bayou Teche.-
Said lot CONTAINS 44-100 arpents has on it
comfortable dwelling, with dining room, kitchen
and other out-houses, and is well fenced. All
the improvements have been made during the
present year. For further particulars apply on
the premises, to the undersigned.
37-tf ALBERT HEATON.
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Franklin, Sept. %, 1888.

r B. B.BIRDSALL has just returned from New
Js York, where he has selected a general as
sortrnent of merchandise, now landing from brig
Eliza Jane; and having established himself at
the store OF S l.. Randlett. he respectfully sol-
cts . confirmation OF trade from his old friends
and customers.
Franklin, Sept -, 1858
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custom ordained To rich valetudi-
marian gentleman he once said: "Live
on sixpence day and earn it )" and
to lady of the sane species who offer
ed him fee, he sad: Madam, keep
your money and buy skipping rope"
When he loved he still continued to
despise the forms with which society
ever seeks to cucumber the sayings
and doings of men He did not waste
his time in courting, nor did he pros
irate himself as is usually the case be-
fore the relatives of his Eve. He met
her in the streets, revealed his afec-
tlons for her, and offered her his hand.
She accepted ii, and he Immediately
gave her purse, with orders to furnish
a house
Hall, Of Leieestsr. TLo Rov. Robert
Hall, when on visit 10 a brother cler-
gyman, went into the kitchen, where a
pious servant girl, whom he loved, was
working. He lighted his pipe, sat
down, and asked her
betty, do you love the Lord Jesus
Christw
"E hope do, sir" was the reply.
He Immediately added
Betty, do you love me 2"
They were married.
DR.. Brorn-The Rev. John Brown,
a worthy Presbyterian divine, of the
old school, author of Dictionary of
the Bible and other theological works,
after having sparked for seven years,
asked his love if she would permit him
10 kiss her. Unlike most young ladies,
she did not object. Before partaking
of the luxury, he said:
aLet US ask blessingm
And it was so. He then kissed her,
and behold it was good
"Oh! exclaimed the enraptured
saint, ;thow savory! Will you give
me another? But let us return thanks"
He did so.
Thus, for the first time in this world,
| believe, was offered up grace before
and after kissing.
Samuel Johnson.-I have received,
by way of climax, BoswelPs account of
the marriage jaunt Of Samuel Johnson ):
~ know not for what reason the mar
riage ceremony was not performed at
Birmingham. but resolution was taken
that it should be at Derby, for which
place the bride and bridegroom set out
on horseback, suppose in a very good
humor. But though Mr.. Topham Beau
clerk used archly 10 mention Johnson's
having told him with much gravity,
Sir. it was a love marriage on both
Sides | have had from my iliustrious
friend the following curious account of
their journey to church on the nuptial
morn: She had read the old romances.
and had got into her head the fantasti-
cal notion that woman of spirit should
use her love like dog. So, sir, at first
she told me that rode too fast and she
could not keep up with me; and when
rode little slower she passed me
and complained that I Jagged behind.
I was not TO be made the slave of ca
price, and resolved to begin as | meant
TO end. [Good, old Sam!l | therefore
pushed on briskly, till was fairly out
of sight. The road lay between two
hedges, so | was sure she should come
up with me: when she did l observed
her to be in tears
2. This" adds Bos, it must be allow
ed, was singular beginning of connu-
bal felicity but there is no doubt that
Johnson, though he showed a manly
proved most indulgent hus-
band TO the last moments of Mrs john
sons life"
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For Sale.

ii The subscriber offers for sale on rea-
Ez5zW sonable terms, the House and Lot now
=s=g=W= occupied by him on Third street. The
lot is so by 800 feet, and has upon it a comfort
able one story house and out-bnidlngs attached
embracing every convenience for small family.
There is also Carhenter's Shop on the lot
which viii be sold along with the other buildings
or by itself to suit the convenience Of purchasers.
Terms made known on application to
LUCIUS SUTL1FFE,
Franklin, June 16, 1858. 23-n
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For Sale.

II a comfortable Dwelling House and
fz=z1 Lot in the town Of Franklin, fronting
-Esk=lg= on the West side of First Street, with
all the necessary out-houses attached. Also,
one vacant Lot, fronting on the east side of Sc
cond Street, eligible building lot will be sold
on reasonable terms for cash or ON time, for fur
ther particulars apply to l.. r. Curtis, Franklin,
or to ]. V. Dartigues at his plantation miles
above Franklin.
franklin, June Q, 1Sj3.-tf.
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Notice.

EDWARD JOSEPH HIGGINS, respect
II fully informs his friends and the public, that
he has opened bis English Academy lor malfs
and females, where all intrusted to his care, shall
be instructed in a business manner.
Terms per month. .....s 81 0G
Corner Of Main and Jackson streets. In2.5-tf
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out. pshaw! you're only joking.

but, pshaw! you're only joking. A
Corregio Ha! hal"
"Well. you'll see when it's put up !;
and BY the way, it's within twenty
minutes of the time;" and he left his
friend.
The old gentleman Immediately ad-
dressed the other.
"Pray, sir, excuse me, but who is the
gentleman who just left you? He ap-
pears to be Judge of paintings"
"WeIl, he ought to be-" says the in
terrogated. "That;s Cayerdono, an It.
allan, distinguished artist"
"Ah, indeed" says the old gentle
man, apparently satisfied.
Well, twelve o'clock came, and the
pictures were put up. The first was a
landscape, in gaudy colors. This was
Knocked down for tri4ie more than
the cost of the frame. Then another
was put up, and another, and another,
and finally the old picture we have al
luded to.
It looked like a piece of smoky can
vass, and of course attracted but little
attention from the crowd; therefore
considerable astonishment was mani
tested when the first bid that was made
was
Five dollars"
This bid was made by the person de-
signated as Caverdono.
"Five dollars am offered for this
picture.n says the auctioneer "Gen-
tlemen, don't know who painted this
picture; but the fact of it having been
| owned by one of the most distinguished
connoiseurs in the fine arts, is evidence
that it is a most valuable one. Five
dollars | am only offered. Six-seven
-eight-ten dollars am offered"
The bidding was confined to the two
persons we have spoken of-the last
one being that of the old gentleman.
Twenty dollars!" says the other.
"Twenty five" says the old gent.
There was a murnlur through the
crowd, and then pause, occaSloned by
the Younger man requesting nearer
inspection of the picture. Apparently
satisfied
"Pll give forty"
The old gentleman looked excited.
Fifty dollarsn says he.
Fifty dollars | am offered for the pic
ture-fifty-ffty-ffty dollars | am of
fered ?-are you all done. Fifty-go-
ing! goirgl gouel WHAT'S the name
sir2"
#Cashm m says the old gentleman.
"Cash takes it,"
The picture was sold, and the individ-
nal, too, who bought it, and most effect
ually for happening to be in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the reported Mr.
Caverdono, and his friend who had
Joined him. overheard the former re-
mark after the picture was knocked
down to the old gentleman
"Ha! ha! amt old pop stuck this
time. hey2 'Tain't worth two shil-
Iingsw ..=.-,
"You done it we'll that time, Fibbs.
Thought he had you on the forty. Ha
ha!
was astonished some, and nothing
shorter, and made up my mind never
afterward TO patronize auclions-and |
havn't Reader, look out for mock auc-
tions.
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4 Sample Clerk -Jem B. is wag.-
A Joke to Jem is both food and laiment
and whenever and wherever there is
an opening for fun, he has it.
Jem was recently i'll a drug store,
when a youth, apparently fresh from
the" mountings," entered the store. and
at once accosted Jem, stating that he
was in search of a job.
"What kind of job~ inquired the
wag
"Oh! almost anything-I want 10
get kind of a ginteel job, Pm tired O.
farmin,' and kin turn my hand TO most
anythin'."
aWell, we want a man; a good,
strong, and healthy man, as sample
clerk.n
whats the wages" 2"
Wages are good; we pay $1,000 to
a man in that situation"
whats feller have to dow
cob! merely to test medicines, that's
all. 1t requires stout man, one of
good constitution, and after he gets
used to it, he doesn't mind it. You see
we are very particular about the quality
of our medicines, and before we sell
any, we test every parcel. You would
be required TO take-say, six or seven
ounces of castor oil some days, with
few doses of rhuba-b, aloes. croton oil,
and similar preparations. Some days
you would not be required TO take any
thing; but as general thing you can
count upon-say, from six TO ten doses
Of something daily As to the arork,
that does not amount to much-the
testing department would be the prin-
cipal labor required of you; and, as |
said before, it trequires person of very
healthy organization TO endure it, bot
you look hearty and guess you would
suit US. That young man pointing TO
a very pale faced, slim looking youth
who happened to be presently he filed
the post for past two weeks, but he is
hardly stout enough 10 stand it. We
should like to have you take right hold,
if you are ready, and if you say 50,
we'll begin to-day; here's new bar
rel of castor oil just come in, Pll go and
draw an ounce"
Here verdant, who had been gazing
upon the slim youth, inter
rupted MIN with
N-no, no: g-u-e-ss not to-day any
how. TIl go down and see my aunt,
an eff / c'nclude TO come Pll come up
an let you know"
As he did not come, it is to be sup
posed he considered the work too hard.
.-Ioshua Bates. of the
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Changement de Domiciie.

I E Soussigne rhonneur d'annoncer ses
IL amis ct au public en- general. quill trans
porte son magasin dn No 60 r Tue du Canal tan
Glen No. 13) au No, lis de Ia meme rue, entire
Royale ct Bourbon, dams les Batisses Touro-
Dams ce nouveau local il tiendra constituent un
assortment des plus varies articles de fantasies
et de meusges en- gros ct en- details, aux prix les
plus moderes.
Ausst-Toutes les Etoffcs ct Confections pour
Indications. p. A. HEBRARD,
No. lis Rue du Canal, entra Royale ct Bourbon.
dams les BatisseS Tcuro, Souvelle Orleans.
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Fashionable Tailoring.

IA The subscriber thankful for the liberal
IL patronage heretofore extended to him,
IL would hereby apprise his customers and
the public. that he has just received new and
fashionable assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres,
and other material suitable for winter wear,
which viii be made up at the shortest notice
and at moderate prices into garments 10 suit
the fashion OF the season or the wishes Of the
wearer. Also on hand supply of ready made
Pants, which will be disposed of on reasonable
terms. J. A. pETERMAN.
Franklin, Oct. 20, 1853, tM1
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~ The sum of So, 43e is all that
has yet been contributed at the Crystal
Palace for the Washington monument
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BRO w MS
Essence of Jamaica Ginger.

Drag and Ctemteql Store, ". E. corner of
Cheapart a,td Ftftis Streets, Philaaelpjifa
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Appointment-Joshua Bates, of the
firm Of Barring, Bros. & Co., has been
appointed umpire in the Mixed Com
mission in session in London, vice Mr.
Van Buren,. who declined
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'APER&STATlONERY WAREHOUSE
arts. WAGONS. Wheel-BarroWs. &c,

- The undersigned (A Agent for Bus
98 by u Little, Of Wheeling, Va)
eSsEa&SI will receive, as soon as navigation
is practicable, an assortment of plantation Carts,
Wagons, Wheel -Barrowx, and other articles Of
their manufacture. Orders respectfully 50
licited, and will be promptly attended to.
JOHN BARNARD
Jeanneretts Sent: 2j. 1852
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BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN HALL. f. W. ROOD
GREEN HARDING g. CO,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. &C Poydras Street,
NEV ORLEANS.

HAVING engaged with the above house,
IL respectfully solicit my friends to favor them
with the patronage which they have hitherto
extended to me.
JAMES B. WITTER.
New Orleans, July y, 1853.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-11-03

O-At literary dinner In London, where
Thackeray and Angus B. Reach were vis-G-
vis at the tea-table, Thackeray-who had
never before met Mr.. Reaeh-addressed
him as Mr. ReacA-pfonouncing the name a.
its orthogrsphy would naturally Indicate
"Re-ack, sir,-Rs-ack, If you please," said
Mr.. Reach, who is punctillous upon having
his name proneanced in two syliables, as ii
spelled Re-ak. Thackeray of course appolo-
glsed and corrected his pronunciation; but
In the course of the desert, be took occasion
to hand plate of fne peaches across the
table, sayihe, in d tone, which only he pos
sessed. @Yf. He-ak, will you take pe-akF"
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GTThe result of the general introduction
of Americans into the cities on the shores of
the South Pacific has been to infuse spirit
Of enterprise among the people, and lend
activity to every branch of trade. The
breakwater At Valparaiso is progressing rap
idly under Yankee superintendence and the
bonded warehouse are rapidly riding into
grandeur under the auspices of thatindefati-
gable American John Brown. Another
great enterprise attributed to Americans
has been the procurement of ice for the citi-
zens, under an exclusive contract with the
Government, The appearance OF a Yankee
two wheel cab in the streets of Valparaiso o
has created quite an excitement among the
moustached hidalgos, and made them open
their eyes with wonder. Sewing machines
too are about being introduced there. There
seems to be one thing more wanting, and
that is little wholesome Yankee compe'
titon with the sluggish Britis b mail line
which plies on the coast.
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GvE Toots TO THE BsEs.-Fsrmcts fur
nish your young boys with light, neat and
good tool, and teach them how to keep them
in good order, if you would have them love
agriculture and give them little lot for theft
own use. you wish to di.courags them,
and drive them off to the city, to sea or to
California, give them rusty hoes, broken
shovels, dull srytHes, &C., to work with, and
not allow them to plant a seed or tree for
Ih emselVea.
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II MEANS SoYErHTEG.-W II. Webb.the
famous ship builder in New York, 1t is said,
has order from the Emperor Of Russia to
build hundred gun ships, furnished with
steam propeller, and to deliver her within
reasonable time at st. Pstersburgh. Itis to
combine all the aeetness Of the clipper with
the strength and power of the old liners
The Car desires it as a model ship for his
navy. He says he bas been following infe-
rior English models long enough.
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STAND FROM UEDER!-The Cincinnati Sun
published about two columns OF testimony
10 the Martha Washington case. This IS
Ia violation Of the order, and we presume is
intended to try the power and right OF the
Court to enforce its position. We presume
a motion will be made this afternoon to are
rest the publishers. We shall then have
warm tiries. So, prepare to see sights.--
We shall Keep our readers posted on this
new and exciting subiect.--O. s. Journal