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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

ATTENUATION MANY years ago some.
where in ats 'O'd Colony there lived
man, wbos6name was Cornelius COBB.
At one time, when he was far away from
home / think it was in some Southern
port, merchant called on him in grea;
haste, requesting him, merely as matter
Of t0Tm, TO lend his name as security on
a note for several thousands of dollars.--
Mr.. Cobb, believing that the gentleman
was as safe as Plymouth Bank as good
as gold, signed the document without the
slightest hesitation-C Corn Cobb Long
before the note become due, the stanch
merchant had failed. When the proper
time arrived, the creditors consulted able
counsel, as 10 the best course for them to
pursue. The lawyers informed them that
nothing could be done, unless they could
find the fellow who used the fcticious
signature; for (said they). no living man
ever had such name--C0rn CObb-'tis
a hoax; a genuine Yankee trick!' When
Mr.. CobO heard of the failure, putting his
thumb to his nose, he remarked. Lucky
| wasn't there. If had been. | should
have lost my corn, crib and ALL
LUcIUs.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

How TO EXCLUDE FMEs.-Flies are
beginning to be troublesome. According
to Spence, the entomologist, they may ef.
fectualIy be excluded from room, in
which the windows are lett wide open
for free circulation Of air, by suspend
ing net made light colored thread to
the outside of the window, and although
every mesh is large enough, not only to
admit one fly, but several flies with exten-
ded wings to pass through at the same
moment. yet from some inexPlicable
dread of yenturing across the mesh
work, these insects are eilectually ex-
cIuded 1t is necessary TO state that in
order for this plan TO succeed, it is essen.
tia that the light enter the room on one
side only, for if there be an opposite
or side window, the flies pass through
tho net wjIhpql sQlupic,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

Violence ever defeats lis own ends.-
" here you cannot drive, you can always
persuade. Few people will submit to
coercion. A gentle word, kind look,
a good natured smile, can work wonders
and accomplish miracles. There is
secret pride in every human heart that
revol.s al tyranny. You may order and
drive an individual but you cannot make
him respect you. la the domestic circle
especially kind words and looks are
most essential to connubial felicity
Children should never be spoken 1arshly
10. If they commit fault, they should
be corrected in a mild but firm manner,
and the impression it makes upon them is
sure to prove saIutary.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

A MAMMOTH FARMER-Jacob Slrawn's
homestead in Illinois consists of ten thou
sand acres. The number Of acres OF corn
he has this year, is twenty.three hundred.
This, at forty bushels per acre, a low aver
age yield for the last season, gives ninety.
two thousand bushels. The corn fed to
cattle is not husked, butt cutup and fed
TO them on the stalks. Another farm is
owned by the same man, which is G mile
long and four broad. Last year he paid
out ten thousand dollars for fencing ma.
terials. He has also large tracts Of ua.
improved lands. Strawn is an immense
dealer in cattle.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

An Irishman having lately been put or
trial for some offence, pleaded not guilty;
md the jury being in, the prosecuting
attorney proceeded to call Mr.. Furkisson
rs witness. With the utmost innocence.
Patrick turned his face to the court, and
said: DO | understand your honor, that
Furkisson is to be witness forninst me
againl' The Judge said, dryly, it seems
80. well thin, yer honor, plade gull.
", not because | am guilty, for Pm as
innocent as yer honors sucking babe at
the brist, but just 10 save MiSther Fur
kisson'S sowl.'
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NUMBER Is.

II thereis anything in outward habit by
which to Judge of the inner man, some
knowledge Of humanity (not womanity)
may be cleaned from this dissertation:
'fhe shape of hat and the mode of
wearing ii. give considerable insight into
the heart and mind, He that cocks his
hat on one side, is potroon. assuming
an air Of bravery. Ho that wears it off
his head, is baby. lie that wears it
Ioached over his eyes, and raises up
behind, is sailor. lie that rams il
down PerPendicularIy over his brows, is
blunt il..natured fellow. lie that walks
with II in bis hand, is coxcomb. The
man that always wears new, shiny hal,
possesses the spirit 0! order--he is man
OF method. He that wears peaked hat,
with a large brm and broad riband--
IN word, be that wears hat as they are
never worn, is a false. minded, conceiied
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

True IlosnrALITY.--"l pray you, 0
excellent wife, cumber not yourself and
me, to get cariously rich dinner for this
man or woman who has alighted at our
gates, nor bed chamber made ready al
TOO great cost these things, il they are
curious in them, they can get for few
shi!lings at any village, but rather let
the stranger see, if he will in, your
looks, accent, and behavior, your heart
and earneslness, your thought and will,
which he cannot buy at any price, in any
city. and which he may well travel twen-
iy miles, and dine sparingly, and sleep
hardly, 10 behold. Let not the emphasis
Of hospitality lie in bed and board; but leo
truth, and love, and honor, and courtesy
flow in all your deeds"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06
TIL z W=NQT HING

Where have you been 2" ask'd Mrs. SnOb,
As Mr.. Snob reel'd in the door
"A pretty time to seek Your home;
I'm sure It's twelve o'clock and more !;
These midnight rcvcls will not do,
Shame on you, Snob-for acting SO
Where have you been I'll ask again"
Says he "dear wife i do not know"
a pretty plight your hat is in
And see, your coat is muddied DER;
Your nose is like tomato,
And you can scarcely reach the door,
How came you so--yOu naughty man,
Say Mr.. Snob--hOw came You SO 2"
"NIy dearest wifc---don't bother me,
You've heard me say that don't know"
d don't know how met the boys,
And how | made my maiden speech
l don't know what twas all about,
Or whether twas growl or scrcCch.
! don't know if twas pop we drank,
Or whisky, lager beer Or rum,
l don't know how broke my nose,
rhOw navigated hum"
q see It all--you naughty man!'
Cried Mrs. Snob, excited quite,
"YOu've joined the men who nothing know,
And you've been meeting them tonight.
Well, I'll forgive You, ii you'll tell
Why they do meet in secret SO?
Say, Mr. Snob-what do you do7"
why Mrs. Snob-I do not know"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

An exchange says that New Yorker
mas just been fined five dollars for kiss
ing lady against her will. The court
that imposed the fine ought to be booted
out of the halls Of justice. It's all non
sense TO talk Of kissing woman against
her will 1t don't stand to reason; ii
ain t.natural; it cant be done The lady
tina, was kissed against her will and the
cat that wouldn't eat cream, must both
belong to the same imaginary museum
they amt nowhere.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

CoFFGE.-Asparagus is waxing potent
enough to threaten usurpalion Of break
iasldom. Hear what experimental phi.
IosoPby Prouounces on the coming reYo.
lmjon;
!Liebic (the illustrious German chem
isD says that asparagus contains, in com,
mon with tea and coffee, a principle that
he calls "tau!0e," and which he consd.
ers essential to the health Of those who
do not take strong exercise. Taking the
hint from Baron Llebig a writer in the
London Gardeners Chronicle was led
10 test asparagus as a substitute for cof
fee. lie says: The Young shoots first
prepared were not agreeable, having an
alkaline taste then tried theripe seeds
these roasted aud grou d, made a full
favored coffee, not easily distinguished
from fine Mocha. The seeds are easily
freed from the berries, By drying them in
a cool oven and then rubbing them on a
seiye. In good soils, asparagus yields
seeds abunIanty; and i! they are charg.
ed with "taurine," and identical with
seeds Of the coffee plant; asparagus coffee
may be grown in the United States, al
less than half the cost per pound OF the
article now 50 largely imported"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

NEVER PLEAD PovERTY-Creditors
never annoy man SO long as he is get
ling up in the world. A man of wealth
only pays his butcher once year. Let
bad luck oyertake him. and his meat bill
will come every morning, as regular as
breakfast and hungry children. Again,
we say, never plead guilty of poverty
So far as this world is concerned, you
had better admit it that you are a scoun.
drel.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

o. An old Dutchman, who recently
joined the temperance society, was taken
sick, and sent TO the doctor TO prescibe
for him, who ordered him 10 take an
ouce Of brandy Per day. The old chap
overhauled his arithmetic, and found in
the table OF aPothecaries' weight, eight
drains make an ounce Mime says
the Dutchman, "a ish de temperance for
me. didn't get but shix before, and
now | gets eight.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

CoMPL MEYTARY CHARLES Lamb. sit.
ling next to some chattering woman at
dinner, observing that he did not attend
TO her. You don't seem (said the LADY,
to be at all the better for what have
been saying to you No ma'am,' he
answered, but this gentleman the other
side of me must, for il all came IN at one
ear and wentout at the other
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

'Ginger?' 'Sahl' when am dat graet
race to cum off dat dare is so much talk
about!' What great race? haben't
heard Of any great race De human
race, de great human race, dat is to cum
off after long
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

A PRETTY FOOT.
BY T. d. CURTIS.

BY T. D. CURTIS.
----------------
There's magic in pretty foot,
And well the ladies know it.
And she who has pretty one
Is pretty sure to know it;
At times, too, you are martyrel by
The incest little ankle,
That shoots an arrow through the eyes,
Within the heart to rankle
n OfcOmsc You turn your gaze aside,
And all your blushes stiilc,
For well you know she's not aware
sss Her skirts are raised tiflc.
y But should you think she might perchance
Have on loOscned gater,
Your fingers itch to play the part
OF honest lady's waiter.
Though tantalized till be is cra2ed--
Stark mad with wild romancing,
That witehing fool along his brain
A thousand waltzes dancing,
The while it merely lightly pats,
As thoughtless she may move it
No modest man would dare to dream
There is leg above it.
But when it trips across the street,
Through wind, and mud and yapor,
By ShGclest accident you sec
How beautiful the taper
And as it steps upon tae walk,
Amid the crowd to mingle,
Two roguish eyes look up and .ay,
d wonder if he's single y
But | would have no lady think
| fancy her schcmer,
And beg her remember that
The poet is a dreamer; .....
He sees what others do not see,
Aud seeks for hidden beauty
No pretty foot can lure him from
The path of moral duty
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

An invelerate dram.drinker being told
that the cholera with which he was at.
tackled was incurable; and that he would
speedily be removed 10 world of pure
spirits, replied, We'll, that's comfort, at
all events, for it's very difficult TO get any
in this world
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

A very honest chap in Boston, who
wishes 10 sell his horse, advertises il as
follows; For sale, brown horse, with
Roman nose in condition, and very fond
Of traveIing-having run away four times
within a week
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

PASTE THIS UP IN YoUR MIND.-Let
you be ever SO pure, you cannot associate
with bad company without falling into
bad odor. Evil company is like tobacco
smoke-you cannot be long in its Prgs-
ence without carrying away faint of it
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

IN short--lades and gentlemen, said
an empowered orator, 4 can only say--I
beg leave to add desire 10 assure you
that | wish had window in my bosom,
that you might see the emotion OF my
heart Vulgar boy from the gallery
Wouldn't pane in your stomach do this
tlmeP
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

Prosperity has often the same effect
on a Christian, that calm sea has on
Dutch maIner-who freque ntly, it is
said, under such circumstances, ties up
the rudder, gets drunk and goes 10 sleep.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

Labor is honorable says the Boston
Post. II may be honora Bile, but mighty
inconvenient, when tho thermometer is
about 90 in the shade.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

Il have not loved lightly as the man
said when he married woman weigh.
ing 800 pounds.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

A paper "dowu East" says the reader
will see some errors on its first page,
which he will please 10 overlook
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-07-06

had LEFT it, The iaIt Of the Hood had
gwen tie panther, the cat and wolves
courage, The swamp rabbit and the
opossun were Completely gone-aIl but
bits Of their woodland one of the daey
was better lilan half tcvrurcd. Ms
neJgbLor took one side. and the olher,
and riding close Up we surrounded the
I.laHd. plugged lae panther at the FRS,
shot, and lie did the same tor the bear
W. ne%l laid out the wolves, and after
hat "coouoy," and then We took our lime
about 'us deer -lIcse later and the bear
being the Only valuable things on the
island. The skunk we killed last, as we
did not want The thing 10 stink us off the
place while Re,gere SHINING The deer.
Afer al!Engsihe, skunk we mouatod and
Ieil, Of courso,iosded with cur Jeormeal
and yeEi5on got my rifle after alI.--
When the l6od sent down. ! fJuad il
near he middle ot he prairie, hall Lur
led in the slough
Il saw ! had J1i'i ny saauty in the
wrong place: but soon locked out Tor d
better location, and pot up another. !
had il al ready ia tbe spring. when
went back to Mississippi and brou1h, out
Mary and the two young ones" Thu
ended tie squaler's story.
--.--.- $500 :. s.,--
4 ycrdan' Irish giI, jus. arrived, was
sen! TO an Intelligence Ollie by the Com
missioners Of Emigration, to lind a place
Of service. She was sent to arcstauranl,
where 'stou. help was wanted, and Willie
in conversation with the proprietor, he
took occasion to light lis cigar by igniung
a locofoco match on the sole Of his boot
AS soon As the girl saw this, she runaway
half frightened to death, and when she
reached the Intelligence Office, she was
almost breathIcss.
why, what is the matter with you?'
said the proprietor seeing her rush in in
such confusion.
Och sure sir, but yee's sint me to the
cd diyel himself in human folmn
What do you mean--has he dared to
insult "a help from my Office +? inquired
the man.
'yis, sur, returned the girI-'he's the
diyil.'
What did he do to you ? tell me, and
III fix him for it, said he, quite exasper-
ated
Why, sur, whilst was talkin' to linn
abou: the wages, he turned up the bottom
Of his fut, and wild splinter in his fingers,
sur he jis gave a strike, and the fire flew
out of his fut, and burned the stick, and
he lighted his segar wild it, right afore my
own face. He's the diyil sure sir
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JACKSON STANDARD.
II. R. MATHEWS, & j. MIC. LAIRD,
EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS,
OFFICE IN HoFFMAN's HALL,

GrThesc terms will be rigidly adhered to.
UJ-To insure discontinuancc at the end Of the
time subscribed for, all anealages must be paid,
and positive directions given to that effect
GFAdvcrtiscments inserted at the usual rates
0TAll advertisements not having the number Of
insertions marked on thcin will be continued until
forbid, and charged accordingly.
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PRESERVING BUTTER.-The farmer

PRESERVING BUTTER. R.-The farmers of Aberdeen, Scotland, are said to practise the following method for cur ing their butter, which gives 1t a great superiority over that of their neigh bors.'
 "Take two quarts of the best com mon salt, one ounce of sugar, and one ounce of common saltpetre; take one ounce of this composition for one pound of butter, work it well into the mass, and close it up for use. The butter cured with this mixture appears of rich and marrowy consistency and fine color, and never acquires brittle hardness, nor tastes salty. Dr. An derson says: EI have eaten butter cur ed with the above composition that has been kept for three years, and it was as sweet as at first"
 It must be noted, however, that but ter thus cured requires to stand three weeks or month before 1t is used. If it is sooner opened, the salts arc not sufficiently, blended with it, and sometimes the coolness of the nitre will be perceived, which totally disap- pears afterwards. The above is wof- thy the attention of every dairy wo- man.
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MECHANICS WIvEs.-Speaking of the middle ranks of life, good writer observes:
 "There we behold woman in her glory; not a doll to carry silk and jew els; not puppet to be fattered by pro- fane adoration-reverenced to-day dis carded to-morrow-always jostled out of the place which nature and society would assign her, by sensuahty or by contempt-admired but not respected desired but not esteemed-ruled by passion, not afection-imparting her weakness, not her constancy, to the sex she could exalt, the source and mirror of vanity;-we see her a wife, partaking the care and cheering the anxiety of husband, dividing his tolls by her constant diligence, spreading cheerfulIy around her; for his sake sharing the decent con6nements of the world, without being vain of them, placing all her joys and happiness in the man she loves. As a mother, we find her the affectionate and ardent in- structress of children whom she has tended from their infancy, training them to thought and benevolenoe, ad- dressing them as rational beings, pre- pairing them to become men and wo- men in their turn Mechanics daugh ters become the best wives in the world. 7 1 ~~~~~~-~-oO~~~~~~-~-
 New York city has contributed S, 500 for l the relief of Savannah.
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Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron .EE.g.S'U.GF.RCTOR
 Helena, Arkansas.

I HAVE removed to the house ion Rightor Il street, one door West of Lindsley 6 Bro s Drug Store,) lately occupied by J. Levy, where l will be enabled to carry on the above business more extensively than heretofore 1 am now well prepared to execute every de- scription of work in my line in the most ap- proved manner, and at fair prices.
 TIN WARE.-My assortment of tin ware is large and full. also have on hand large number of COOK STOVES, latest improve ment, which are offered at small advance on cost.
 Persons desiring anything in my line will please call in, and l am sure they will be sat isfed both in article and price.
 JAMES MOORE. August 2, 1853.
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M. F L. ATT,

WOULD most respectfully announce to his W friends, as well as the public generally, that he has just received direct from New York beautiful and well selected stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, VestingS, Drap D' Etes, Linens, &c., &c., which will be made up to order strictly in accordance with the prevail ing fashions of the day, fully guaranteeing satisfaction both in regard to fit and work manship, or'no sale.
 Call in, boys, and see something tasty.- Shop opposite to Benj. Bailey store on Main street.
 April 23, 1853.
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Flom the Dollar Times. RILL AND RIVER.

BYJ. c MILLER. I sat me down beside spring,
 One sultry summerday, To rest awhile, for lad come
 A long and weary way. A beechen tree its grateful shade
 Threw OCT the limpid pool, To shelter, from the iOQntide heat Its waters, clear and A,3. y,srTone upon mossc .5oucb My limbs at ease rechued l saw brooklet glance away,
 An emblem of mankind. At first OCT pebbles smooth and white It wound its easy way, And laughed and danced, and clappcd its hand In mirthful, merry play And then it wound through pastures green, By grass and flowers OThung, And soaring larks stopped from the skies, To hear the song it sung. Through solemn woods and shady groves It warbling, passed along, Until, at length, that Till became A river, deep and strong. Nor grass nor flowers were on its banks, The tunefll birds were fown,t Its lordly tide rolled oceanwardr With deep, perpetual mean. Life is the. stream, and Death the sea To which its waters fow;- How soon the notes of childish glee Are changed to tones of woe
 RUSSELL, o.
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Painting and Paper Hanging.

May 6, 1854.
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David Bruton,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, WILL attend to all business entrusted to his care in the State of Arkansas and Western part of the State of Mississippi, andwill act as
 LAND AGENT in payment of Taxes, Investigating titles, and redeeming lands. Office at Helena, Ark. January 28, 1854.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

For square of 10 lines, first insertion, $1 co For each subsequent insertion, 30 Any number oflines under 10, counted as one square; over 10 and under 20, counted as two squares, and advertisements of greater length in ike proportion.
 Liberal deductions will be made to those who advertise by the year.
 ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES: For State, Legislative or District
 offices, slO co For County offices, , co For Township offices, 3 % Communications of personal nature will be charged double price.
 Obituary notices, other than simple an nouncement ofdeath, charged usual advertising rates of Sl per square,
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Black & Gun Snlithing.

THE undersigned respectfully informs the | the citizens of Helena, and vicinity, that he is still engaged in the above business in this place. He is now well prepared. to do every 5lo7orii ption Of work in his line, in the most substantial and workmanlike manner, with all possible despatch. and at fair prices.
 Now on hand, and will be kept constantly, first rate article of homemade Turning Flows. which are offered low for cash. AgH Shop in the upper part of town, near Porter Steam Mill.
 J. C. BENTHAL. April 9. l853-tf
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Hanly 6 Alexander,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT LAW,
 HAVING this day entered into Co-part- nership in the practice of iAeir Profession, will attend all the Courts in the first Circuit in this State, the Circuit Courts of the counties of Chicot and Desha in the second, the Su- preme and Federal Courts at Little Rock, and the Circuit courts in the counties of Tunica and Coahoma, in the State of Mississippi Their office for the time being is on Porter street, two doors east of the post-office, in Helena, where one of them can at all times be found and eounseled OF business.
 Helena. Oct. 9. 1852
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THE undersigned is now prepared to excute
 | any description of work in his line-Plain and Ornamental Painting and Paper Hanging. Any work entrusted to him will be promptly performed, in the best manner, and at reason able prices. J. NJ. BAKER.
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In all things act conscientiously.