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Don't Relieve Il.

DR.. Kane, the celebrated Arctic Navigator, is
said to be affianced to one Of the Fox Girls, OF
spiritual rappiug notoriety. The rumor may be
true, bat We don't swallow it.
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Gg. All persoas indebted to the Spectator office
Flr subscription, advertising, or job work, are re-
Yaestsd TO make payment without delay.
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The email Nnto I.n,x.

The people of Russell county held a meeting
at their April Court, to take into consideration the
law passed by the Legislature on the subject of
small notes. Among the members of the meet
ing, were the presiding Justice of the County
Court, the Clerk of the County and Circuit Courts
the Prosecuting Attorney, and the State Senator.
The Richmond Whig says:
They pronounce the late law upon the subject
ofsmall notes, worthy to sleep upon the statute
books along side of its twin brother, which has en-
loved undisturbeG repose for many years past
they resolve that no Magistrate of Russell coun-
ty will ever 50 far disregard public sentiment and
public convenience, and so far lose sight of the
dignity of his office as to give countenance to any
despcable informer. who might DO tempted to pol
lutte Court OF Justice with his Shiny crawl to
gain the petty brbe held out by the Legislature,
in the law referred to-that no respectable citizen
of their county can be bribed to do the dirty work
of an nforner, in order to carry out law which
is puerie in its conceptions, and useless and in
convenient in its executlon-and that 1t would be
expedient in the next Legislature of this State, to
repeal the present laws upon this subject, and en-
act law authorizing the banks Of this Common
wealth to issue certain amount of small notes,
(under such wise restrictions as the Legislature
may impose, and thus promote the public conve-
nence in this matter-bansh from our limits the
small notes of the adjoining States-gve to the
people currency perfectly safe and redeemable
within the State, and at the same time give to
our own instead of to foreign banks, the profits of
such issue-together with other resolutions Uery
strong against the course of the late Legislature
ON the subject of the circulation Of small notes.
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SicIIneHa,

Pneumonia, and kindred diseases are prevailing
more than usual in the neighborhood Of Charlottes-
Vile
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19
GOOD WIVES.

That young lady will make a vile who
does not apologize when you find her at
work in the kitchen, but continues at her
task until the ork is finished.
When you hear lady say, Il shall OF.
tend church; and wear my old bonnet
and everyday gown, for fear we shall
have rain.storm,' depend upon it, she
will make good wife.
When a daughter remarks, 4 would
not hire help for | can assist you to do
the work in the Kitchen set il down that
she will make somebody good wife.
When you overhear a young woman
saying TO her father, don't purchase a
very expensive or snowy dress for me,
but one tha; will wear best, you may al.
ways be certain that she will make good
wife.
When you see a female anxious TO
learn a trade, so as TO earn something TO
support herself, and perhaps aged par.
ents you may be sure she will make one
OF the best of wives.
The best qualities TO look after in a
wife, are industry, humanity, neatness,
gentleness, benevolence and piety.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19
y GOOSE STORY.

A gentleman in neighboriBg city in
pursuit Of agoose for his dinner, was at.
'racled by tine sight of a plump, exrrG
sized one.
is that young ohe1' said he 10 the
rosy checked lass in attendance.
Yes sir. indeed it is
how much do you want for i,l' asked
fhe gentleman.
"A dollar, sir
That is too much, think, say FIVE.
eighls and here's your money! .
WtII, sir, as | would like TO get you as
a steady customer, take it,
The goose was carried home and roas.
ted, bat found TO be so tough ss 10 be an.
eatabe.
The following day, the gentleman &C.
eosled the fair poulterer.
Did you moi fell me that goose was
young. which bought Of you!f
Yes sir. did, and it was,'
No. it was not .. ....,-
DOM you cali me a young womang
| am only 49,
Yes, do
We'll, have heard mother say, many
time, that it was nearly six weeks
younger Than me-
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ANECDOTE,

A farmer lately died without a.wiTI,
leaving a large property TO five sons
The eldest of these whose mind proud
science meier had taught 10 SOAR was
tod by friend that it devolved on him
10 represent the facts TO the Probate Court
Of his County, i'll the following manner,
viz:
That his father lately died intestafe,
leaving five sons, of whom he was the
eldest, and that he wished 10 obtain a
letter OF administration, so as to divide
the estate equally amongst them before
it could suffer loss.
Being very much inflated with the idea
Of what an important position he was
about 10 occupy, Ire FASTENED to the prop.
er place. and addressing the Court, thus
delivered himself:
Are you the Judge Of Reprobates?'
j am the Judge of Probate, was the
reply.
Have you any business with the Court,
my frendr
4 rather guess Ihave My father lately
died deleslsd, leaving FIVE berelics, Of
whom | am chief; wish 10 fake out a
letter oil condemnation, so as 10 dissipate
the estate as soon as possible
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19

ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERs.-The late
Mr.. Alexander, architect Of Rochester
bridge, and other fine buildings in Kent,
was once under cross examination in q
special jury case at Maidstone, by Sar.
geant. aiterward Baron Garrew, who
wished 10 detract from the weight of his
testimony. After asking what was his
name, Sergeant proceeded:
you are builder believer
No sir, | am not builder, ! am an
architect
.Ah well. architect or builder. build.
er or architect, they are much the same.
| supposeP
Il beg your pardon, sir, cannot admit
that: | consider them totally different
'Oh, indeed perhaps you viii state
wherein this great difference consists!'
An architect, sir, prepares The plans,
conceiveS the design, draws out the spe.
cifcation-in short, supplies the mind;
the builder is merely the brick layer or
carpenter--lhe builder is, in fact, the me-
chanic; the architect the power that puts
The machine together and sets it going"
oh. very well, Mr.. Architect, that will
do; and now, alter your very ingenious
distinction without difference. perhaps
YOU can inform the court who was the ar.
chitect OF The Tower of Babel!
The reply, Tor promptness aid wit Is
perhaps not 10 be rivaIled in the whole
history Of rejoinder.
There was no architect, sir-and
hence the confusion"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19
OF QUALITIES.

PARALLEL or THE SExEs.--The North
American says there is an admirable par
tilion of qualities between the sexes
which the author Of our being has distri-
butcd to each, with wisdom that chal'
lcngcs our unbounded admiration.
Man is strong-W oman is beautiful.
Man is daring and confdent--Womar
is diffidcnt and unas uming.
Man is great in acion--W oman in suf
fering.
Man shines abroad Woman at home
Man talks to convinco-W oman to per
suade and please.
Man has a rugged heart--Woman
soft and tender one.
Man prevents misery--W oman re-
lieves it,
Man has science--Woman taste' -.
Man has judgment--Woman sensible
Man is a being of justice--Woman an
angel of mercy.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19

Nor A "BUsINEss Transaction
The Savannah Republican says that du-
ring the height Of the epidemic in that
city, an "order for five hundred loaves of
bread day was sent by our Mayor TO
Macon as business transaction he not
dreaming that the preverse. obstinacy of
the people of that place would cause them
to reject all overtures of payment. Yet
so it has been. We trust that the public
opinion of the world will pass such judg.
ment upon their conduct as it merits.-
We can only say that Savannah will re-
member them for i'll"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19

ANEcDoTE Of CHARLES LAMB.-~The
following is an original Lamb, and was,
we believe, picked up by Fields. the pset.
Charles was once travelling in the vicinity
Of one of the English watering places, in
company with several ladies; one Of them,
who was more remarkable for prudery
than good taste. took occasion 10 call
fortl, The polished satire OF the wit, alter
this fashion:
Dear me, Mr.. Lamb. that's shockingP
'W--wh--what, MADAME
why, there! down on the beech, those
boys-balhing.'
Charles looked, and saw some half
dozen little urchins, gamboling in unity
and unccnCesled delight along the spark.
ling sands, and thus rebuked his com.
panion;
'B-b-boys1 These are g--g-girls.
Madam. are the not!'
'Why, Mr.. Lamb! mol assure YOU
they arc boys!
'Are--are theyl All! we'll EXCUSE
me Madam; at this distance d--d-
don't know the differencel'
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him, that for a moment he remained in.

| MN, mat lDr q moment he remained in.
active.
Wolf struck the spy's shoulder with
hisweapon. bur made 10 dangerous wound
and boldly seizjng him, the latter BY main
force dragged the burly fellow from the
saddle. "A thousand iuries, shrieked be
] believe thou art Satan
Let this convince lhee,' cried the face
ious pedlar, graspng the rascal's long
sword, and by powerful exertion wrench
ing it from hun and dropping his stick
But by this time Dick had recovered. and
firing his remaining pistol, its ball enter.
ed the peder's leg, causing him for an
instant 10 trembIe with pain.
'HeIp ! screamed the conquered bully
as he Tell under severe stroke from his
own sword, and then. as the Capt. leaped
from his horse to assist, the scene 'be
came thrilling 10 excess.
The sword proving useless in this close
conac', Putnam dex'e Gu ly broke i o
pieces with his foot, aud kicking the pros
Ira:e soldier, at the same time grappled
with Dick. who was his equal in strength
and courage.
'St. George for me- cried the latter
God and liberty for me- shouted the
Conlinenel.
Dog have thee now mutterred he.
clinching the others throat. Up Wolf.
up, and help mel am choking him J.
Boast net yet gasped the other, re.
covering his hold.
Take that said Wolf, picking up the
spy's stick and striking him with it,
And thou this, and may God pardon
me for i'll! Numbered the pedler, as he
lifted his arm and drove his heavy fist a.
gainst the face OF the bully. reddening il
with blood and brains. The unfortunate
man fell down dead. like an OK before q
butchers axe.
Curse thy damned Washington = ex
claimed the other.
'Ah /! this tor that foul malediction.' re-
torted the patriot, once more regaining
strength sufficient 10 return fearful blow.
which senSibIy effected the captain, who
still held tightly to the spy's lhroul, exc.
Grating W ashington and his rebels TO the
ultermost.
But while lis senses were receding,
and his eyes we're becoming filled with
blood. his latent strength regathered it.
self, With an embrace that might have
smoIhered bear, he caused such ex
crutialing pain thnt D,ck was compelled
TO relnquish his grasp Then he struck
the soldiers temple and both fell down.
Fatigued, but not insenslble, JOIN Put.
nam recovered in half an hour sufficient
ly 10 catch one Of the steeds so lately
crossed by his enemies, and mounting
he galloped to the headquarters of Wash.
ington, who Immediately on hearing the
story IF his adventure, ordered the bod
les of The victims 10 be buried. Ilowev.
er, when sought for, only the body o.
Wolf was discovered. Doubtless. the
captain had recovered. and retraced his
path on the remaining horse.
John Putnam lived 10 an old age, but
after this achievement he left the army
and Joined the Quakers. Nothing can
be adduccd against his personal bravery.
He always remained warm personal
friend of dshington, but his mind took
religious bias, the peculiarities of which
are always respected in so honest man.
Ii was he blood, he often said of the man
he had killed with his own cenched fist,
that ever after tnged his thoughts with
melancholy.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19

STRAwBERRIEs AND GIRLs.-At a de
batting society in Schenectady, the other
day, the subject was, the most beautiful
production, girl or strawberry' At
ter continuing the argumen for two nights
the meeting adjourned without coming to
a conclusion-lhe old members going for
the strawberries, and he young ones for
the nirla
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19

ASSAULT ON THE LITTLE ONEs.-Some
bachelor editor has the follow!ngt
Ave don't believe in baby shows. Ba-
bics are raised last enough, already, with
out baby societies offering prizes TO make
them grow lasler aud pentier. We OBJ
ject to babies, especially when they taIK
of getting up conventions of them
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19

LAND AND HOME CHEAP.-The Milwau-
kee Sentinel, of late date, has the fol-
lowing paragraph 1.-THE lands offered
for sale in the Saltwater district were all
disposed of in the space of forty minutes
from the commencement Of the sale. A
large number of SPECTATORS were present,
but the settlers to number of 800 or 400,
had combined together to obtain posses
sion of the land, and succeeded complete,
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"Mr. Smith, don't you think Mr.. Skce
sizes is u young man ol PartsP'
Decidedly so, Miss Brown; he is par
numskulI, and part fool"
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PVMPS! PUMPS! PUMPS!

INORCE, Suction, and Chain Pumps, always
on hand, by J.R. DAY.
Broadway. 3 doors below j, M. Martins store.
Jackson, August 3, '54 l9-ly
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NJ Correction does much, but encour-
aoemen, does more. Encouragement
alter censure is as the sun after shower.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19

Why was the first day Of Adams lie
the longest! Because it has no Eve
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CarpcnterS and JOinerS.

Carpenters and JOinerS.
TTHE SUBSCRIB beg leave to say to the
people of jackson and surrounding coun-
try, that they have opened new
Carpenter Shop,
on the corner of Locust and Water Streets,
where they will be ready at all times to attend
to any business in their line.
UNDERTAKING.
Having lately purchased new HEARSE,
they are fully prepared to attend all Funerals,
both in town and country. Cofiins made to or
der, in the neatest manner, and with dispatch.
They bave made arrangements to supply those
wishing them, with METALLIC BURIAL CA
SEES. of all sizes. JAMES FAIR AR.
ROBERT RICE.
July l3, "a. lG-.f
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JOSEPH STROPES,

HAS JUST OPENED AN EXCELLENT
LOT OF DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
NOTIONS, ETC, ETC.
A T His Old Stand, on Pearl Street, to which
n he invites the attention Of those in want
of good article.
Iantsamnking!
MRS. STROPES, will conduct this branch
of business. with neatneSs and dispatch, under
the latest and improved styles Summer coats
pants, and vests, ready made, and madeto order,
in the lutest fashions.
ChilGren's Clothes
Made to order, and in the best manner, on the
most reasonable terms.
His fancy articles consist in part of, Ribbons
of all kinds; Braids, Silk Fringes, Florence
Silks, Hosiery, Handkerchefs, Gloves, Bind
ings, Necklaces, etc, with every article of La
dies Dress Goods, to which he invites the at
tentlon of the Ladies
Jackson, May 25, '54 9-tf
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OFFICIAL DIuECTORY OF JACKSON
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

SAMuEL H. BOOK, Carriage and Wagon
- Maker, Portsmouth street, in the rear OF
Daniel Hoffman, SENS property.
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july 10, '54. lG-:f
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
From Gleason's Pictorial.
Gems of Thought.


Gems Of Thought.
1t is good thing to learn caution by the mis-
fortunes of others.-Ps'blius Syrius.
With the wicked, as with bad dog, silence is
more formidable than noise.-Demophilus.
A healthy old fellow, who is not a fool, is the
happiest creature living.-Steele.
In all the sallics of badinage, polite fool
shines; but in gravity he is as awkward as an ell
ephant deporting.
Posthumus charities are the very essence of
selfshness, when bequeathed by those who, when
alive would part with nothing.-Colton.
God be thanked for books. They are the voices
of the distant and the dead, and make us heirs of
the spiritual life of past ages. Books are the true
Jewelers. Gamma.
Thou maycst as well expect to grow stronger
by always eating, as wiser by always reading
Too much overcharges nature, and turns more
into disease than nourishment.-F'uller.
True courage is cool and calm. Tho bravest
of men have the least Of brutal, bullying inso-
lence; and in the very time of danger are found
the most serene and free.-Shattsbuy
Look well into myself; there is a source which
will always spring up if thou wilt always search
there.-1Melius.
No man ever offended his conscience, but first
or last it was revenged upon him for t.-SOuthy.
L feel within me peace above all earthly
dignties, still and quiet OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
pedre.
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EMPIRE SAW MORRIS.

Formerly Lee, Gage & Co.,)
Manufacturer Of every description of Sars No. 43 Mdis
st. Louis, Mo.
TINE firm of Lee, Gage
consents the 21st day of January would
friends and customers, that have made arrangements
Messrs Bridge Brother and Of
Saws in all their variety No pains have been spared
machinery, and securing experienced wokmen,
stock purchased direct the
and Americas cash, confident
Inducements that dealers will find to their
horne manufacture.
As to the character and reputation bearing sanp
nothing need be said consumers
have had sufficient opportunity quality
ture, while partner in the firm of Lee Gage Cos
doubt for momcn ability
price, quality finish, with mandatory kind
United States. Being in receipt description stock
prepared to fill all orders with promptncss dispatch.
All orders addressed to the undcrsigncd Bridge
Bro, will receive prompt attention.
~. Particular attention paid to all kinds repairing.
w. L.. J.
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What is Love

Love has be IN written upon by enthusiasts and
snnercl down by cynics, till the very nature of
that mysterious phase Of the human mind has
become shroudcd in contractions and fusion: in
Hated into folly on the other, the noble unselfsh
passion, that hand in hand with honor, beckoned
knights of Old along the path of fame, is now
snccrcd at rs the fond imagining of 4 romantic
hoy, the vain delusion of Il silly girl ''Such-a-
one is in love- is at oncr an excuse for any act
of folly, extravaganza and self conccit, of which
the patient may be guilty. ''Thcy are both very
young: they will know better in time, says middle
age. shrinking back into the coat Of mail that self
has been years hardening for its defence, and the
kindliest instinct of our worldly nature is rid-
culcd as an absurd:ty. Surely this must be
wrong. the very essence of true affection for an
other is Il total abnegaton and forgetfuluess of
ourselves: and perhaps the noblest attitude of
man is that in which he casts from him the idol to
which his fellow creatures are prone to bow, and
throws off his allegiance to the tyrant self, whose
chains. growing with our growth and strengthen
ing with our strength, become daily and hourly
more unrelenting. When two people can live far
apart and never forget; can undergo toll, priva-
ton, perhaps cutting sarcasm and stern rebukc,
each for the others sake; when the watches Of
the night bring back only the one image-whcn
Il strain of music, glance of sunshine scene
of beauty recalls the once loved facc--when they
are prepared to confront the battle of life under
every disadvantage, and take the inevitable Jour-
ney, weary and afoot so they may 60 hand in
hand: depend upon it there is something more
than human in thu instinct which prompts such
self sacrifice and sclf-dcnial-dcpe nd upon it.,
when we scout love from the face of the earth,
we are casting off the last link that connects us
with the angels of heaven: we arc doing our best
to wthcr the ..iowrets of Eden;' nor can we
complain that it is the fault of any but ourselves
if we find, indeed, that ''the trail of the serpent
is over them all.'-Behtleys Miscellany.
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NOVEL ScENE.-The ex-postmaster Of Boston
is in Germany. He sends home an account of a
dinner to n railway congress, at which a locomo-
tive appeared upon the table, to which was at
tachcd train loaded with dishes of the choicest
and most solid fool. The succulcnt train add
vanccl slowly, in imitation of the passenger
trains upon all German roads. After having
made the tour of the table without stopping, in
order to give view of the good things with
which it was freightcd, the train again started,
making station in front of each guest and per-
hitting him to fill his plate according to his appe-
tite and fancy. The trains followed each other
in constant succession for two or three hours,
departing each time well loaded with comcStibles
and always returning empty to the depot. This
is just the thing for an American eating table,
where the fashion is, according to English au-
thority, to gulp everything with railroad speed
" Y SIM
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THE FIRES IN OmO.-We learn from the Clevc-
land Plain Dealer that the pine swamp west of
Hudson has been burning for several weeks, and
within few days has done an immense amount
of damage. Whole meadows to the amount of
several hundred acres have burnt out four feet
deep, and will of course, when the swamp fills
with water become lake. The fire would COM
mence eating under, till whole acres were under
mined, when vent would occur, through which
the flames would rush out for many feet in height
and the whole ground, timber and all, would be
consumed. Large trees would fall in mass and
be burned to ashes. President Pierce, Of the
Hudson College, was in the vicinity when he saw
some trees apparently on solid ground, but
short distance from him, commence tumbling
when he started to run. They continued to fall
behind him, and so he at one time to the
danger, that the limbs of falling tree brushed
him. The inhabitants are in the utmost conster
nation, not knowing where or when this terrible
state of things will end. Like calamitics never
before visited this country, and unless we soon
have rain, the situation of many ncighborhoods
will be worse than if they lived in the midst of
earthquakes. God grant that rain may soon