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Eastern times., 1854-09-21
A Cat Extraordinary.

A gentleman living at Elk Run, in the low
er end OF this county, has the good fortune to
possess the most remarkable grimalkin yet
known of the cat kind. Its body is of unusual
length, its legs like those Of a bench legged
fsc. The fur is of reddish color, the whole
beautiied with black spots and streaks OF
different figures they are long in the back
and round on the belly and Jaws. Black
stripes run across the ears, which are very
long and tipped at the ends with hIae tuft OF
hair its Physiognomy is ferce and its ma
ture savage. Ordinarily il is perfectly docile,
and like Wormley's very sensible cat, never
says word though he answers readily (by
the wag of his taD to the name of Billy
His masters house being infested with
snakes, which had been bred in a neighborinG
stone fence, he took it into his head TO eschew
such game as rats and mice and make war
upon the snakes, all of which he soon de-
slroyed.
Having acquired taste for this kind of
sport, he extended the field Of operations, fire.
quently making excursions more than mile
distant from the house, and returning each and
every day with snake ranging from two to
seven feet in length. He has continued his
practice for eight weeks On one occasion he
returned to the house much fatigued, perfect
ly wet with saliva 1t was supposed that he
had encountered one of those large but rare
serpents known as the Goobat. This turned
out to be true, for the day thereafter Mr..
Harvey B. Rails found the snake dead, and
signs of dreadful conflict on the sand. Most
or nearly Ill the wounds had been inflicted on
the back part Of the neck. The weight of the
horrid serpent was fourteen pounds and eleven
ounces.
This class Of serpents is native Of Eastern
Virginia, with a very large head and great
jaws-the mouth is armed with cutting, crook
ed teeth, among which are two longer than
the rest, placed in the fore part of the upper
jaw. All around the mouth there is broad
scaly border and the eyes so large that they
give it terrible aspect The forehead is
covered with large scales. Each side of the
belly is covered with large square spots Of
chestnut color, in the middle of which is
spot perfectly round and like FURNISHED gold.
They have been known to swallow snail pigs,
musk-rats, oppossums, &c. They avoid the
sight of man, and consequently are rarely
seen. Indeed the existence of the Goobat has
been donbted by many.
The cat still continues his war upon the
snakes. These facts may not gain credence
at distance; but they are SO well known and
attested, that no one in the neighborhood
doubts them for moment Wdrrenton (Va.)
Eastern times., 1854-09-21
Naming a Child,

Mr.. Frogg, tailor who had left Charleston
at the commencement 1f the war returned af.
ter the capitulatiOn, and got acquainted with
certain ]. w. Gibbs, who was requested hy
Frugg to stand as god d-faiher to one of his chill,
dren, which was agreed to by Gibbs, provided
he should have the naming Of the child. As
they were gning to the church the falher asked
Gibbs if he had thought of name,
Yes said Gibbs, what do you think Of
our Lieutenant Gov Bull q
The child was accordinglw named Bull,
Frogg did not Immediately think Of The droII-
cry Of the name, but when he did, he could
have killed Gibbs for this imposilion On his re.
lance and friendship.
He thought 10 have recourse 10 the Board
oi police TO get permission 10 re-baplize the
child but when he saw Lieut.. Gov. Bull pre-
siding there, he thought it would be an affronI
10 relate the story, therefore he pnstpnned the
matter and the child retains the appelIaiion
Of Bull Frogg Con. Journal
Eastern times., 1854-09-21
Living unon Others.

Job Greenfield was one of those who make
it point to live upon others to the extent OF
their ingenuity, and that in Jobs case was by
no means inconsiderable.
Among Jobs tastes he had a great liking
for cigars. But he never bought any. Not
he Nobody knew better that they were an
expensive luxury; and the thought of how
much they cost, would have destroyed any
qualification which they might afford him.
When, however, he could sponge one out Of
some one else, no one smoked with greater
zest
Just opposite Job, on the other side OF the
way, lived Lawyer Pettibone The squire
liked cigars as well as JOB, and always kept
them on hand. One morning when Job
chanced 10 call into the office he offered him
one. This was enough for Job. Henceforth
he made it practice to call on Squire Petit
bone once day, just after dinner, when the
lawyer usually smoked, and thus secured an
invitation to join him.
Lawyers are proverbially sharp, and it was
not long before Squire Pettibone saw Jobs
drift. Resolved to foil him, he procured a
fire-cracker, and making a slit in cigar,
Eastern times., 1854-09-21
New Material for Building

We have heard and read somewhat con.
cerning plan for building houses of gravel
and lime, which is said to be very econom-
ical method Of constructing durable wall
The following article on the subject we copy
from the Salem Gazette -
The present high price of building materi-
ais makes it highly important to those who
contemplate erecting houses or other struct.
ures to obtain the cheapest and most durable
material. Many Of our readers may not have
heard of the graUeg aCaH houses WHICH are be-
coming common in New York and other
states. These walls are constructed of mortar
made of lime, gravel and stones of all sizes
from gravel stones to mans head The
walls are made about the thickness of common
Eastern times., 1854-09-21
eatly inserted it, and then closed the aper-

neatly inserted it, and then closed the aPer-
ture.
The next time Job presented himself, the
cigar was rendered him. The squire had fin
ished his.
These are mighty nice cigars Of your'n,'
SAID Job, tor the fortieth time, having fairly
commenced proceedings.
Fnz-tuz-whizz--bang! went the crack
er, batterlng the cigar 10 pieces, and literally
strewing Its contents over Jobs face.
What-what's that!' gasped Job in terror.
Oh said the squire, cOOlly, 4 forgot 10
fsIl tslG It.saapeR aiHJ cf Gear. ThaE
call it the explosive cigar. ike it for my
part, and shan't use any other hencerorth.
Job Greenfeld's visits to Squire Pettibone' 3
office suddenly terminated. lie don't see for
his part how the squire can like 'them tarnal
cigars that fly in feller's face so True
| Flag,
Eastern times., 1854-09-21

welfare of her subjects, and the arbitrary prin-
ciples of her government. She is young yet,
but her reign will probably be short.
The King of Sardinia would be liberal, il
backed by any power that would enable him
to contend with the myrmidons of Austria.
Otho, King of Greece, is mere cypher, a
tool in the hands of England and France.
Such are the principal sovereigns of Eu-
rope, at the commencement of war that is
likely to prove on of the most sanguinary and
momentous conflicts that has ever occurred on
that continent, and that cannot fail to result,
in the end, in many ehazs$t IS ia its condition.
What those changes may be, time only can
reveal but there is little doubt that despotism
will suffer more than the cause of freedom
The people will gain what the despots lose.-
PeterSbuvgh Post.
Eastern times., 1854-09-21

: CANT ANSWER. Jim Wilson is lazy
scamp, was never known to do days work iG
his life, and nobody could ever fud out how
Jim succeeped in the world, though many are
Of the opinion that he does lille stealing Oc
casionally. jim was we'll known ID The Old
police, and So was. never arrested, being al
lowed the fTeedpm Of The city, But he new
police coming Into Office, like The new Phara-
oh, that knew not Jim. and SO yesterday, he
was pulled by one Of the recently appointed
officers, as dangerous and suspicious charac-
ter. Being brought before the Recorder, the
first question the old man asked, What dq
20 do for living = rather startled Jim: far
be Il known, that question had never been pro-
pounded 70 him before however, after mo-
ment's reflection, R9thing daunled, bnldlY re-
piled Jim. If your hanpF please, | can't an
swer that question:
Why 50 4 inquired his honor:
Because, as how you see, can't answer
it without eliminating myself, and The cnnsli=
tnton Of the United States expressly de-
Never mind what the constitution declares,
it has nothing TO do with the vagrant act /
shall send you dawn for thirty days, James
Wilson, and may the Lord have mercy on your
souI.'-N o. Delta.
Eastern times., 1854-09-21

cept to bite with their strong hooked bills. So
far from being able to perch on mast. or
shroud,' they are web footed, and cannot flv
from the deck or even stand upon it, except
momentarily. Their plumage is white, spot
ted, often most beautifully, with various shades
of brown and black. Fifteen feet is low av-
erage for their stretch Of wing, some that we
caught measured more than this, and heard
of one being taken that reached twenty-five.
The expression. of their eyes as they look
around them, helpless on the deck, is that
which might be ase. bed to proud, noble
woman. made the maaf - .iraA4,a. Nnahin..,
not human ever wore a look so high, SO i'm
ploring, yet so dauntess. | confess that il
filled me with grief and anger, and shame for
my species, to see the captives abused BY dogs,
and men more cruel than dogs. knew them
to be stupid, foolish birds, intent only on fill
ing their stomachs with disgusting garbage,
and cruel even to eat each other, tearing and
devouring a disabled one that may be thrown
to them, without mercy Yet / could not
bear to see our 'enterprlsing young gentlemen
cut off their wings to make pipe-stems of the
little bones, and skinning the feet for purses,
while the poor, ignorant things were alive
| felt the superstition of the poem, though
among sailors, there is not only no such su-
perstition, but the birds are regarded as fair
game. A retired whaling captain told me
that once in the South Pacific. when it was
blowing fresh, the parral of yard on which
were seven men, gave way, and the yard
swung to leeward, precipitating the men into
the sea. He said that 'the gonies had them
before boat could reach Them They saw
them from the deck pick at them as they were
swimming, and when the boat reached the
place, there were traces of blood on the water.
The blood might have been occasioned by the
fall, and the birds attracted by that, or only by
curiosity"
Eastern times., 1854-09-21

How The universal heart ofman blesses flow
ers. They are wrealhed around The cradle,
the marriage altar and the tomb. The Per-
sian in the far East delighls in their perfumes,
and writes his love in nosegays, while the
child of the far West clasps his hands with glee
as he gathers the abundant blOssom-the H.
Illuminated scriptOre Of the Praries, The GU
pid Of the ancient HindOos tipped lis arrows
with flowers and orange buds are the bridal
crown with us-a nation Of yesterday. Flow
ers garlanded the Grecian allars, and they
hang in wreaihs before the Christian shrine.
Eastern times., 1854-09-21

Affections, like pretty girls and ducks, are
fond OF company. Let man tear his cordu-
roys uptown, and he is morally sure to get q
rip IN his coat downtown. Miss Pennyroy-
al has tremendous nose, and as you blush for
the fact, and let your eyes Drop you discov-
er her feet are immense Go to the parson
with homely style of calico, and the Johns
and Marys that follow are sure to be frights.'
Affections don't travel with one-horse team,
depend.
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which il devotes to the subject, then we stand
together, and we hope it will do its best to
carry out our common convictions. In the be
lief that, after all, we may possibly yet be
found on the same side in the controversy, we
will give the Union some advice. Let it get
rid Of its habit Of using coarse language.
People may differ from it in opinion without
being either "loathsome" or polluted"
These are figures of speech which none
but ill-bred men or very youthful rhetoricians
ever use. They add no strength to an argu-
ment, and, if we may be allowed to speak from
our own experience, are not very telling wea-
pons in controversy. If the Union were
little more abstemious in this respect, and tried
the effect Of occasional flashes Of truth it would
be morh formidable debater OF course we
only offer these hints because we fancy the
Union is going to advocate some views which
we share We shoald not have thought of
complaining of the systematic abuse which the
Union has showered upon our paper and our
person during the last few months. We think
we can safely say that the incessant stream Of
calumny and hard words--orginal and selected
with which the Union has visited our INSIDE
meanors, has never once provoked us to retort
upon old General Armstrong, the principal
proprietor Of that paper, or Nicholson, the prin-
cipal editor. How they would like to be called
"vagabonds" aud polluted wretches' &C..
&c, day after day, we cannot say. Whatever
feelings such course on the part Of the official
organ might arouse in their breasts were they
- \
doubtless set less value on the abuse lavished on
them if they had in their pockets full refuta-
ton of the ISLANDERS, and a full vindication Of
their character from no less an authority than
he President OF the United States.
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armed secession We re arrested in-.the adjust
ment OF 1850

armed secession, We re arrested in-'he adjust
ment OF 1850.
Following this adjustment we have had an
interval oil rest and quiet but not the rest Of a
permanent vic sory-not the quiet of lasting
peace II no = been but the repose accorded by
hostile ar ny until it can reunite its scattered
forces for another assault upon the first inviting
occasion lit has been but the armstice made
with an enemy that has never laid down his
arms, The election Of Gen. Pierce-a free soil
President-the coalition Of a free soil secession
Cabinet, and the Holy Alliance of spoilsmen
Cabinet, Congress and lobby combined are raj
lying the ant-slavery forces again to the field in
advance Of their own anticipations. The
Northern allies of the South being trampled
upon and dismissed with contempt, the last
ligament is broken between the two sections
The struggle approaches, and the South must
stand or fall alone. Let her spoils-seeking po
liticians in Congress, and her present organs of
the spoismen, from the Richmond Enquirer
and the Charleston Mercury down to the most
obscure weekly of the most obscure district of
Alabama, HE in for the spoils The Union men
vi III, 1'pi VI oWC bHSH uO tlleRlduCc
They are free henceforth to take their own
course, as may suit best their personal, local or
sectional interests.
But the meeting called at the Tabernacle, we
repeat is only the beginning OF the great com
bDed movement in quiet process of organiza-
tion among all parties and all factions Of the
North against the further extension OF slavery
The spoismen of the South in Congress and
the Southern organs of the spoilsmen will feel
| it before this Nebraska bill becomes law.
The Union democrats of New York and the
North have done their duty. Dismissed with
The laughter derision and contempt OF Southern
spoilsmen, their old alliance ceases. The field
is free ard open for the abolitonists to enter
The administration, Congress and the spoils-
men, are making powerful diversion in sup
port ofa combined assault upon Southern sla-
very in every measure in which the subject is
involved. We shall have the beginning with
this meeting at the Tabernacle Can the Rich
mond Enquirer or the Charleston Mercury
or any other Southern organ of the Washington
spells coalition tell us what will be the ending
Can they look at the present state of things and
tell us upon whom they intend to call in the
hour of danger
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anxious concern u the politicians. IL was found
III 4 the reports of Indla invasions on the southern
Districts we're untrue. Accounts from honieyideo
were WY unsatisfactory The journals say that an
OF er civil war had broken out in that republic aud
,l.t src anized hands had crossed from Entre Rios
to aid re ieyolutioniss.
An entire book of buildings, with large portion
~ tbe'r contents, we're destroyed BY fire at Roches
ter Yesterday morning. They were vAriously occu-
ned as hotels dining saloons, dry goods, grocery,
drug al shoe stores &c, and the total loss is est
mlted at about one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars, lalf OF which is covered by insurance. large
fire broke out at Castleton, w. at seven o'clock on
Friday night, and was not subdued till ten o'clock
yesterday morning. The loss, which is very heavy,
has not been asceltained
judah Touro, estimated 10 have been worth from
a million TO a million and half of dollars, died at
New Orleans last Wednesday. The balk Of his
property is reported to have been LEFT TO different
charitable institutions in that city.
A despatch from Erie states that the rioters on
Friday night hung in efligy Mr.. Walker, the father
Of the railroad director who was maltreated by the
females on the occasion of their turning out to tear
down the bridges some days ago. The excitement
is said 70 have been very great; but as the chief
leaders of the mob seem TO have been absent attend.
ing the trial of their brethren at Ptsburg, the in.
furistsd mass fortunately did no particular damage
10 person or properly The decision of the Judge Of
the United States Court at Pittsbmg vas TO have
been rendered yesterday in the case Of the rioters
charged with contempt, but, probably owing to the
violence of the gale, W. are minus our regular
desratch.
We annex brief lis. of portion Of the contents
Of this days paper:-The bill for the Suppression of
lntomperance, now pending in the New York Legs.
lature Investigation of the Bedini Riot case Gin.
oinnati; View OF Rome and the papal Government
10y an Italian LIBERAL; Railroad Accidents; Letter de,
failing the golden discoveries in Manila; Lectures on
Japac and Leo Choo,' by Bayard Taylor, and The
Life and Times of John Milton by Chas. Matthews;
Decision relative to the Amory Estate; Obituaries of
Capt. Partridge, Col. John NJ. Washington, and
Others; variety of religious political commercial,
theatrical anu miscellaneous intelligence, &c.
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NATIONAL rEEATkE, Cbsthsp etrset-Aternoon-
LITTLE KATY. Eyen.nS-UscLE TOMS CAhiN'
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kosHA AND HIS FnENDs- Martin Kass.s, Hansa.
ran upon who're shoulders tao men Comm ader In.
graham ano secrets Macy, have risea fame which
hey coulo revsr have other~ achieved nos in this
city, where hs has tesu living FOR time psst the
charity OF some Of his exiled patriots Hs ven. to
Europe to iscue possible something from the wreck
Of his family estate but bstsre he eoud do he was
,eized =, Smyrna, Liberated, and sent to Auerca He
anaed a. Boston Without ceE. he vas expressed 10
Va shiDstn where Harry sl.d to know thai ne Wa
ree and limited to him iha. II would be well enough for
him to 70 about his busters Re returned 10 ser York
having obliged to tosE the noney for biz az pensss
rom foreign frea's a. Washington. He had left
his trusts in Bostos ard again obliged 70 borrow
MONEY vith which 70 obtain ham lie secured hi, franks
and then took up his rsdeacs ~ith ahospitsse Ger.
man ss Brooklyn he hes made many applications tor
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WALLACKE THEATRE, BroAdw'7-BAoHEcoR o
ARrs Pretty fI,cE OF BusiSkss-eVhiosiriEs o
ArLLL
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BUTTONS THEATRE. Chambers Etreos-ouR BEST SO
crATY PARIS LoSpoT.
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ADJUSTMENTS 10 MORROW EVENING.

BROADWAY THRATRs. BroadwAy-uoPE or Tlt r.
nILy CATARACT OF THE GANeEs.
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AMERICAN MUs8Ua-Afternoon- THUMB TRY.
NC M On syeziun -Tom THUMB MONEY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-02
Wing state Convention.

The Wings of Iowa will meet in con.
venlion at Iowa City on Wednesday.
the 22d Of February, A. D, 1854, for
the purpose Of nominating candidates
for the following Offices 10 be supported
BY the Wings at the ensuing State Elec-
,ions, viz: Superintendent ef Public In
struclion, 10 be elected al the next Apr,
Election; Governor, Secretary Of Stale,
Auditor of State, Treasurer Of State, and
Attorney General, to be elected a. the
general Election in August next. The
basis of representation in the convention,
will be one delegate for every one hund.
red votes cast 81 the last Presidential E
lection in each county, and every county
in the State shall be entitled TO al leas,
one delegate. ...... .......
The Central Committee hope tina,
there will be a full attendance Of dele
gates from each county, as business of
importance will be brought before The
Convention.
BY order Of the Central Committee.
JOHN p. COOK, Chm.
Jan. 2lst, 1854. ..... .-..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-02

meX1ca0 mustang Imminent.
This invaluable remedy, in praise of
which SO much has been said and writ.
ten, wherever it has been introduced, we
are pleased TO see it now obiainable in
our city. The curative properties a.
cribed to this article are such as we caA
readily believe come within the power of
some remedial agents to effect. l, 10
recommended for quick. almost elcc,ri-
cal effect in allaying pain and assusging
Inflammation. giving tone to the nerves
a. IMMIGRATION to the muscles when ex.
cited or impaired. and in fac. for all those
forms Of the ills 10 which flesh is heir
that may be reached by external ap-
plications. s. ...
The reader 10 referred TO the adver.
tisemen! in the paper for certified state.
ments of its effects on those who. un.
fortunate in their affections. we're favor.
ed in their possession of 90 valuable .
remedy. s..-.tf-
We learn tina. a gentleman in this city
will add his testimony in a case of sprain;
this will confer benefit on many who
may be induced TO avail themselves of It's
benefits. only by its haAing the prestige
oil new name. See advertisement in
another column. ra-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-02

BABY SHows.-A communication in a
Georgia paper announces The fac, that
the executive committee of the Southern
Central Agricultural Association, have
determined to offer some very handsome
premiums on babies! a, the mex, meeting
of the Fair. This is new feature in
Agricultural shows. The first premium,
silver pitcher costing $50. is to be a.
warded to the '.handsomest and finest
baby. two years old; The second premi.
um, silver pitcher, costing $25. TO a
similar baby, two years old; and $lC
gold goblet for fine handsome baby on
ly six mon his old.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-02
THE MARKETS.
BURLINGTON, Jan. %, 81.


The Pork season is about crawl to
a close, and operations are pretty mucl.
over. A few lots Of hogs have been re-
ceived during the week-prices ranging
a. abou, % SO per cwt. We are advis-
ed Of drove Of something over 100 from
the neighborhood OF Oskaloosa. now in
the pens Of Mcssrs. Schenck & Denise,
but bave not heard a, what price they
wee sold. As we stated some days ago,
the number packed during the season
will not vary much from $4,000.
. Wheat has advanced to 81 90 per
bushel and is in brisk dema nd, with lib
eral receipts. Late dispatches from N I.
York quote Flour a, % per bbI., and
wheat % 25 per bushel. with an advanc.
ing tendency. Our millers here have
raised the price Of Flour to 90 per Dbl.
There is every indication Of consider
able advance on these prizes even before
the opening Of navigation. and we should
not be surprised to see whea, selling at
sl.25 per bushei.
Corn and Oa.s have also improved TO
some extent, and the demand is good for
both. We quote corn At from 90 to 20
in ears. and % 10 % shelled. and hear Of
large contracts at the latter ra,e. Oats,
command 81 10 % cents With an upward
tendancy. We congratulate our farmers
on the good time tina. has camo a. last.
Huntington Telegraph.