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Kidwell 4 Lawrence, Washington; J. 8. Kidwell,
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Space ,csR not permit to hundreds Of others
Geo. VI. Goodrich Capt. Thomas Canot, Roberi
1ault, James Smyth, cured of Rheumatism.
John Perval 8. a. Griffin, John Luke, Rev. v.
Eskridge, u s. N, snd thousands others cured OF
Dyspepsia, scrofuia, Cough, Liver Complaints, Bron
shitis, st. Vitus' Dance, &c We refer you to your
OVID citizens. Call OF them.
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NIOLINS.-Just received at the Music DE- pot
Y large invoice of fine French, Italian, and I'm.
iations Of old Masters together with large assert
ment of low priced German Instruments.
sp ls-6 na t4sa JULIUS 3 HIT
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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-16

INDgSTRY--To be really and prac,i.
2aIIy industrious, one must improve the
minute particles of time known as spare
minutes Of all portions Of our life,
those spare minutes are the most fruitful
tor good or evil, and are literally the gaps
through which temptation finds access 10
the soul. Spare minutes are the gold
dust OF time said Young; and makes
the mountains, moments make the year!
Idleness wastes a man as insensibe as
industry improves him; evil deeds and evil
thoughts never creep upon him who is
assiduously employed upon good ones
The mind and body both require activity
to keep them pure and wholesome; but
what is there more noisom and .pest!en-
tial Than stagnant pool! Diligence Of
itself alone is a fair fortune, and in.
duslry is good estate 10 have and hold.
results from generous actions, merely
That he may hoard wealth for heirs TO
quarrel about. But there is an economy
which is every mans duty, and which is
especially commendable IN the man who
struggles with poverty--an economy
which is consistent with happiness, and
which must be Practiced if the poor man
would secure independence.
It is almost every mans privilege, and
it becomes his duty TO live within his
means; not up to, but within them
" ealh does not make the man. we ad-
nit, and should never be taken into the
account in our judgement OF men; but
competence should always be secured
when it can can be, by the practice Of g.
economy and self-denial to only tolera.
bic extent. 1t should be secured, not SO
much for others TO look upon, or to raise
US in the estimation of others, as to Sc.
cure the consciousness of independence,
and the constant satisfaction which is de.
rived from its requirement and possess.
ion,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-16
THE WONDERFUL PLANT.

Mary and Kate were both travelling up
to the next market town. both laden with
heavy baskets of fruit and vegetables
Kate murmered and sighed at every, step
while Mary joked aud laughed as she
plodd,d steadily lora ard.
How can you laugh soP asked Kate
your basket is full as heavy as mine, and
| am sure that you are no stronger than
..'
why replied Mary you see that
took care to put on the very top OF my
basket a certain lille plant, and | car
scarcely feel any weight at all. Yor
should have done the same
Oh cried Kate, that must be won
derlul plant indeedl would gladly Iigh,
ten my load with it; do tell me what it is
Mary answered: The precious Planl
which lghtens every burden, is called
Patience Z" sa
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-16
HUMBER 5k.
A WESTERN INCIDENT,

Some Years ago a gentleman travelling
in a thioIy settled portion of the great
West finding no hotels near by, he put
up about dinner time at a log house in
the middle of clearing, and made an.
plcaloa for meal. Western settlers
are Proyerbialy hospitabIe, and he was
al once invited in.
| His hostess hustled about and prepared
the table. When all was ready, our
traveller was requested 10 sii down. He
had caught gimpses Of three tall figures,
which proved 10 be great awkward look
ing girls, who seemed very shy, but Of
the same lime curious to scan his person.
When he had seated himself at the ia.
bIe he could see their three heads peep.
ing al him through a crack OF the door.
Here, you, Sal, Beck and Phebe,"
called the mpthsr, "don'! 20 to making
fools Of yourselves. Come in and eaI.
tie amt sgoing to hurt you"
But they were not 10 be persuaded.
She next invited our friend, who being
dressed ln broadcloth, or store clothes,'
she took for minister, to say grace.
lie rose grayely, and after prelimina.
~ ahem, tor the purpose OF collecting
aIs thoughts commenced;
Here's 3 basin Of bread and platter Of meat.
And three long girls afraid to eat,
Who show Of good manners SO awful lack.
As to stand il tie doorway and peep thro' acrack"
Our hero had scarcely finished the last
sentence, before there was heard noisy
camPering away from the door and up
the ladder which served in lieu Of stairs,
--BrGach Co. J9urnrl,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-16

A MODERN DICTIONARY Public A.
buse-The mud with which every travel
er is spattered on the road to distinction
Distant Relations-PeoPIe who imag,
inc they have a claim to rob you if you
are rich and to insult youif YOU are poor
Belle--A beautiful, but useless insect
without wings, whose colors fade on being
removed from the sunshine
Heart-A very rare article, sometimes
found in human beings. 1t is soon how,
ever, destroyed by commerce with the
world, or else becomes fatal to its possess,
or.
Housewifery-An ancient art, said 10
have been once fashionable among young
girls and wives now entirely out of use,
or practced only by the lower orders.
Wealth-The most respectable quality
OF the man.
Virtue-An awkward habit of &C ing
different from other people. A vulgar
word. 1t creates great mir.h in fashion
able circles.
Shooting friend through the
head, whom you love, in order to gain the
praise of others whom you despise.
Friend-A person who will not assist
you because he knows you will excuse
him.
States Evidence A wretch whois par
doncd for being baser than his comrades
Scnslbilily--A quality by which the
possessor in attempting to promote the
happiness Of other people, loses his own
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AJUDICIAL DECISION. j..

Judge you say if punch a man in
fun, he can take me up for assault and
batrery?" 49,
Yes, sir, said that, and what | said
| repeat, II you pu"ch man, You are
guilty of breach of the peace, and oan
be arrested for it."
"Ain'tlhere no exceptions?"
"No, sir-no exceptions whatever" D.
Judge. think YOU are mistaken.--
Suppose, for instance, should brandy
punch him-;hen what!"
"No levity in court, sir. Sheriff ex.
pose this man TO the atmosphere. Call
the next case"
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF JACKSON
DTyIYESS DIRECTORY.

Byih5ii.iS BiEHN VssI,
=-=----=--=-- - - --s --s--== -s -=--==-=
| CtAMuEL II. BOOK, Carriage and Wagon
Dmi,l Hoffman Scn,s rronertv
IN ---------
| hN - lhOhAo, biackSmihs' rorls
Steam Mill Wagons and Bugges ironed to or.
der Horse Shoeng viii be attended to with
---,.-7- -, ,,---,-,,,-,, = =,
bhNlE!' hOF NAN DeG,'f III ply "OouS'
NJ O'ccSI'ts ~ lay" Nv az Q'eo"'""I1, o'','
ihe FrnhHIIn uouse'
r PRICE Wholosalo and Retail dealer
~ ,9u.o.''0''''''' '1'''" ''' 'Pr'''''
~ ~ ~ ~ H--- =
| z rrrics. Hardware. Queensware and Fancy
| Dress Goods, main street. opposite the public
| surate.
| FHSRAGO s. liELPHlNSTlNE, Dealers in
! & Boots and Shoes, Groceries, and fancy ar
| ticles, Main st., opposite the Court House.
ID , fNICh /" 20 [ANOl IN, ~
4 'Uoods o'oto MAJ" "'ie'' oPp0''''
he ooo't ilo"So' ------------------------
'EBETER EWING, Grocer and Provisioner,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-16

Dr. Charming had brother, physi.
clan. and at one time they both lived in
Boston. A countryman, in search Of a
Dirine, knocked at the Doctor, S door
The following dialogue ensued:
"Does DR.. Charming live hera!"
"Yes sir"
"Can | see biml"
81 am he."
"Why-Youl'
"Yes, sir
"You must have altered considerable
since | heard you preachl"
"Ilear me preach!"
"CertIinly! You are the DR.. Chan.
ming that breaches, amt youl"
"Oh, | see your mistake now. It's my
brother who breaches. | am the doctor
who PRACTICES"
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/ der. end Inc unscathed French brig with
her EugI,h crew. forged ahead. leaving
. the shattered. harmless hulk oil the Ro.
yer 10 possession OF hundred distracted
Frencamcn. Three wild huzzas started
from the yiclors as the Union Jack un.
folded itself from the peak OF their prize
then pile after pile ofcanvas arose up
on the lapering spars,and when the sun
that night sunk, aswide waste OF blue
waters rolled betyeen the stately prize o.
the EngiishmeD7and the shattered wrel
0! their gallant privalecr.
EGYPT ASD TIE UNITED STATES.
a New York correspondent OF the
Boston Traveller furnishes an interesting
account Of The wish Of Loulry ET,oI e.
Sami Ef=ndj the commissioners from the
Pasha Of Egypt 10 the New York exhi-
biiion. They have, moreover, been
charged with more important duties than
those which require their attendance ct
the Crystal Palace. What they were
tie writer does not state, bu iullmates
that they were commissioned to propose
important commercial arrangements with
the government. They have recently re-
turned. The writer says:
"It is this country Of Egypt now that
is at our doors, desiring in some way. a
friendly alliance She has fruits 10 offer.
within a very few hours longer run than
Palermo, and much cheaper rate. Al
Egy p'ian gentleman offred the ether
day to FL any quantity Of the ordinary
orange and lemon case, with fruit at sir
cents the byr in AIeXaalGa. And then
they are dates, such as 3maricans know
nothing about; which Tor exquisite taste
and beauty are unriy3..ed BY any iuit
And yel We put up with miserable, d;rly,
trash that is offered in our market, rather
than to send TO Egypt for the genu ne
classical article. So We allow specua.
tors 10 take the gum arabic Of Egypt
o! which tnS county uses an amazing
quanlily--lo Trieste and other Southern
ports OF Europe, and pass itthrough sey.
eral marts, before il is sufficiently dear
10 be offered in our markets. and the
same is 10 be said of other important
drugs. for which that land is famed and
which are in demand in this country.
On the other hand, Egypt desires ma.
ny of our manufactures Almost any
thing of real yaue will soon fad a mar
ket in country that is growing in c.yl.
lized tastes and waits. Many cloth fab.
rics would meet with good demand. and
sent direct, would inevitably supplaut the
miserable goods which are now sold III
that market under the American name.
Chairs and furniture of every description
would be valued; for no country can
make these so cheap as ours, and Egypt
is particularly destitute ol the raw male
rial. II is also level land and land
of roads; and American carriage $50
light and easy, and above all, 80 cheap
would 60 as fast as wheels could carry
them. An American carriage in Grand
Cairo! 1t would be sold in ten minutes.
There are "iasl men" there as well as
here. | am also assured that cargo Of
American hams would be grateful TO the
Egyptians, who are no Tu,kS in the mat
ter Of pork; and whoever should send
them would receive a grateful return
from people who have TO content them
selves now with the dried up refuse Of
European markets.
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POLITICAL.


| waited till the twilight,
And yet he did not come,
Istrayed l along the broOk.side
And slowly wandered home,
When who should come behind NE,
But him | would have bid,
He said he came to find me
DO you really think he did?
lie said that since We parted
He had thought OF nought Sc sweet,
As Of the very moment
The moment We should meet.
lie showed me where, hall shaded,
A cottage hOmc lay hid
He said for me lie made it
Do you leaIly think he did d?
lie, said, when first he saw me,
Life, seemed at oace divine
Each night he dreamed OF angels,
And every face was mine
Sometimes voice, when sleeping
Would all lis hopes forbid,
And then he walked up weeping
Do you really think he did II
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-16

0ArA clear conscience is sometimes
sold Tor money, bu, never bought with Il.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-16

erHappiness is promised, not to the
learned, but 10 the good. .-,.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-11-16
LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS.

We don't like slinginess. We don't
like economy, when it comes down to rags
and starvation. We have no sympathy
with the notion that the poor man should
hitch himself to a post and stand STILL
while the rest of the world moves for
ward It's no mans duty 10 deny him.
self every amusement, every luxury. eV-
ery recreation, every comfort that he may
get rich. II is no mans duty to make
an iceberg OF himself to shut his eyes
and ears to the sufferings of his fellows.
and to deny himself the enjoyment that
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-11
THE DES MONIES COURIER.

IL The following cure for sick head
ache was furnished to The Boston Medi.
cal Journal, by DR.. N. s. Folsom, OF
Portsmouth. N. III:
"Take any number OF drops Of Croton
Oil. mix them with flour and make as
many pills as drops Of the oil used. -
When the patient begins TO feel the sick
headache coming on, one.h half of pill
is to be taken every hour in molasses, or
something Of like consis,ence, until il
acts as cathartic; and thus treat The sick
headache at each attack. If thus taken.
each attack will be less severe, and in
some cases few doses produce per.
manent cure. lie seems to think the
Croton Oil acts in three ways:
/. BY increasing the secre,ons.
2. BY connteracting the anti peris,al.
tic action Of The stomach and bowels;
and
3. BY acting as counter irri,ant to
the BRAIN
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-11

From the Louisville Democrat.
Mat ward Acquitted.

Wednesday afternoon, about o clock,
the case Of the Commonwealth against
Mat, F. Ward was submitted TO the
jury, after very able speech from Mr..
Alien, The attorney Of the district. II
was rumoreG in s!ior, time Ina, they
had made verdict. but they were not
called iniocouri until yesterday morning,
wien their rendering wa, not guilty.
not guilty Of either murder or manslaugh.
Ir. The killing Of poor Butler was
excusable, if no, justiiiable homicide -
Immediately nnlle prosequi was en-,
tered in the case Of Robert j. Ward.
Jr., as il was impossible TO conric. the
second after The principal had been pro
nonnccd innocent. To those who have
read the testimony, this result WILL be
read with amazemenl Is il possible
that man can cn'er The house Of anoth
or. with concealed weapons-insult,
abuse, denounce, and even strike him.,
and if he lifts hand in defence, shoot
him down, and he aJiuged innocent by
"a jury!
Kentucky has been notorious hereto
fore Tor acqni,lals in cases OF murder;
but tbs verdict surpasses anything that
we have ever heard Of here or elsewhere.
The shocking death of Butler did no,
aston,sh Us more than This fpong OF a
Jury. 1t was no; for want OF testimony
NOT for wan, of an able prosecution
The former was plain and clear; the
latter was powerful as ever prosecu
lion was in the State The rusirgs oi
The Court in some matters took Us by
surprise. Ii had never occurred to US
,haln person could be a competent wit
ness when his testimony would acquis
+ himself of criminal charge; but such
we are told is the practice in this State.
Moreover, these rulings of the courts
we are satisfied did not effect the result
Neither testimony, law, nor argument
had anything to do with it. 1t would
have been The same, whatever might
have been The law, the facts, or the ar
gumen!s.
The jury, did the business, re-
CARELESS of facts or law. They are
strangers to us; but il was remarkable
,ha, the knowing ones about Elizabeth
town foretold the result. and never waver.
ed in their opinion, except that they
might hang, from the time i! was empan-
/, He'd. They swore they had no, formed
nor expressed an opinion. Some of
them swore awfully, If the statements Of
men who are not known to be addicted
10 falsehood are to be believed. The
rumors, no, io say the positive state
u,nts about EliZaheihtown, induced Us
IN abandon all expectations that either
,he law or The testimony would amount
TO anything. Perhaps the people Of
Hardin county may throw some lighl
nn This strange verdict. At present. it
looks tous inexplicable ana confuundiDg
Plain testimony and plain law, set q,
uouph! Are COR own houses 10 be in
yaded, and he law and juries give no
rptecuon! Are oui school houses
where our sons and daughters are sent
for instruction and protection, 10 be in.
,aled by men viii secret weapons, and
teachers sho, down With perfect impi
ni,s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-11
Tbs walker Expedition.
The General Breah up Of Tie Erpedi
tionUaLher en- Rou'e for Teras.
U. S. SHIP PORTSMOUTH. ;
SAN DIEGO, March %, 81.

U. S. SHlP PORTSMOUTH. ,
SAN DIEGO, March %, "a.
TO the Editor of the New York Her.
aid: As the mail is now about to leave
for San Francisco, | will send you all The
news that we have been able TO obtain up
10 this hour. Last night. fifteen men,
who deserted from Walkers camp one
week ago, arrived at this place. They
state that his party is now reduced TO a.
bout sixty men. They also state tina. il
was limited in the camp that Walker,
wuh some Of his officers. would give up
the expedition, and make their way into
Texas, SO as 10 avoid being arrested and
taken back TO San Francisco.
Poor Gilman has had his lee ampu,a-
ted, and a, last accounts was doing we'll
We shall leave here as soon as the
Columbia returns, aud cruise along the
coast, looking init Ensenanda, San Quin
tln. aud so on 10 Cape ST. Lucas, and
back into this port, and then leave for
Valparaiso. Our officers aud crew are
all well. w. L. G..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-11
Arrival of the Salt Lake Mail.
INDEPENDENCE, Max 4

The Salt Lake mail arrived last even
ing, having been detained by severe wind
and snow storms encountered above Fit
Kearney.
The Cheyennes and Crow Indians
have driven OIL The whites who had es
tabIished bridges aud ferries on the n.
Platte and Green rivers. They state
their intention to carry on business and
approprlating The tolls and ferriage 10
themselves.
II is rumored that the Pawnees had
stopped several freight trains and wagons
from 81. Joseph. near Table Creek, Ia
ken their provisions, and left them in
destitute and starving condition.
ID. w Richards. editor of the Desert
News, died in Salt Lake City on the lIth
ul'.
The roads were very bad. but grass
was fine. The first trains OF emigranis
were met above Kearney.
The.emigrants 10 California and Ore.
gon had advanced as far as the Platte,
getting along admirably. Grass very
fine as far as Fort Keorncy.
Neus from The Piaias Col. Fremont
Tile Emigranis.
INDEPENDENCE, May 5.
learn that the Minna,ern indians will
unite with the Cheyenues against the
Pawnees, The Gheye nnes are now on
he Platte, aud say that they will collect
The tolls OF the ferry at the crossing
themselves, unless the owners " III agree
to pay Them halt Of all they received
1t is supposed tina, 5000 head of cattle
were passed by The mail between Lara
ME and This place.
Willard Richards. oil The first Pei
dency Of he church. died last MONTH
The vacancy had not been filed.
Military orders has been counter.
msndeG, yet the walls around The city
were progressing rapidly.
Col. Fremont had not been heard from
after he came into The settlements for
supplies. Some of the men who &C.
companied him remained in the valley,
and from their statements, the whole at.
fair, thus far, has proved failure.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-11
u. S SHIP PORTSMOUTH, ,
SAN DIEGO, March 25. 81.

Since our last. dated three days ago,
and which is now on its way TO you,
we have learned The following particulars
in regard to Walker. Yesterday four OF
his men arrived in town, aud immediate
ly came on board This ship; there are now
abou. thirty OF his men in town; these
will take passage in The Columbus for
San Francisco. These last men state
thar when they left Walker, on the 2ls,
inst, he vas preparing to abandon the
New Republic, as he has called it, and
would start with about forty of his best
officers and men. on the following Gay,
for Texas. crossing the Colorado river.
Capt. Snow, who ran away with tue
BRIG Caroline, is with HIM; so if they
succeed in passing the Apache indians
and Mexican forces. the good people OF
Texas will soon have band of pirates
in their midst. Before these men lief.
they assisted Walker in burying all his
ammunition, amounting TO sbou, 1000
pounds of powder, balls, &C., they also
broke up all The spare arms. They sta
ted Iha, Walker and his officers lay the
cause Of the downfall of the expedition
and The New Republic 20 the in,erse-
renee of the Portsmouth and Coum bus.
They say tina. dissatisfaction began to
show itself in The camp as soon as We
anchored Off FL. kibben. So you see,
sir. tina. Capt. Dornin, his officers and
crew, have accomplished great end
We have been the sole means of dis.
persing party of flibuslers, who have
invaded Lower California, and which
has threatened to engage us in another
war with Mexico. This have we done
by the good management Of Capt. d.,
and his assistants, without using any
force. and thereby saving the honor OF
the American government, aud as we all
think, covering ourselves with honor
You will readily see that Senator Gwin
was little too fast in finding fault with
the Presiden, for not having a sutlicien,
force in The Pacific, for when he was
speechifying there in the State chamber.
we were in ,he midst Of The f!ipusters.
If the New Republic makers in San
Francisco wish to NY their hands a, fill.
clustering in any other place, let them go
ahead, aud before they can do much harm
the Portsmouth and Columbus, with their
gallant officers and crews, will be after
them Just IN season to scatter them, as
President Walker and his parry have
been.
We shall leave here in few days for
Valparaiso. w. +. G..