The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29
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. heaven climbing thoughts, attended by low
and faith and hope, around whose steps TIL
mountain breezes blow, and from whose coun
tenance all the virtues gather strength. Loo
= around you upon the distinguished men tina
in every department of life guide and contro
the times, and inquire what was their Origin
and what was their early fortunes. Were the.
as general rule, rocked and handled in tn
lap of wealth? No, such men emerge from
the homes of decent competence or struggling
poverty. Necessity sharpens their faculties
and privation and sacrifice brace their mora
nature. They learn the great art of renuncia
ton, and enjoy the happiness of having few
wants. They know nothing Of Indifference O
safety There is not an idle fibre in thei
frames. They put the vigor of resolute pur
pose into every act. The edge of their mind
is always kept sharp. In the schools of life
men like these meet the softly nurtured dar
lings of prosperity as the iron meets the yes
sci of porcelain
The true art Of being agreeable, is to appear
well pleased with all the company, and rather
to seem we'll entertained with them, than te
bring entertainment to them. A man thus
disposed, perhaps may not have much learning
nor any wit, but If he has common sense, and
something friendly in his behavior, it concili-
ates mems minds more than the brightest
parts without this adoption; and when man
of such turn comes to old age, he is almost
sure to be treated with respect. It's true, in
deed, that we should not dissemble when in
company; but man may be very agreeable,
strictly consistent with truth and sincerity, by
prudent silence where he cannot concur, and
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then you meet with person so exactly form
ed to please, that he will gain upon every one
that hears or beholds him; this disposition is
not merely the gift of nature, but frequently
the effect Of much knowledge of the world and
command over the passions.
| The Boston Times makes mention of an Eng
lishman, a trader in that city, who came to this
country % years ago with some 800 guineas.
He commenced business as grocer on small
scale, and little by little increased his trade so
that at the present time he is possessor OF a
large fortune. During his business career he
never gave note of hand or took one; he new
er sued man and was never sued himself,
nor ever called on to the witness stand in any
court during the whole period. He was never
naturalized, and of course he has never voted,
although he has paid thousands of dollars for
State or county taxes. He has been known to
buy cargo of West India goods amounting to
10000, for which he paid cash on delivery.
He never deals in or drinks intoxicating liquors;
never gives dollar for charitable purpose
where he thinks his name will appear in the
newspapers, although he has distributed thou
sands to relieve the distresses of his fellow men.
-~ A wit, barber, and baldheaded man, all
travelling together once, losing their way, they
were forced to sleep in the open air, and to
avert danger it was agreed to watch by turns
The first lot fell on the barber, who for amuse-
ment shaved the FOOLS head while he was
sleeping. He then awoke him, and the fool,
raising his hand to scractch his head, exclaim-
ed, 'here is a pretty mistake. You thief you
have awakened the old beldheaded man in
stead of me''
Why is thirty-nine the number ofJashes the
christian selects as the maximum for christian
fogging? asked the Brahmin Poo-Poo of old
Roger. Old Roger thought a moment. The
reply was sarcastic one and conveyed severe
reproof. Il suppnse," said he, ''it is to keep
it within the limit of human forty tude." The
Brahmin stroked his long beard and the long
tassels of his cap yibrated like pendulum.
An extraordinary lussus nature has been ex-
hibite in Cuba. 1t consists Of a pup of large
size, having its head, eyes, nose and mouth
human. It had also an arm cross
ID over the breast, and the other suspends over t
he head. The hind legs, extremely dminu a
i've and very neat, were placed perpendicu- l.
arly, like those of prancing horse. b
The city authorities of Marysville, Califor- a
ia, recently passed an ordinance for the re- p
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ouncl was in session few days after, the
tairs leading to the council chamber, were re-
loved, and the dignifed members of that body ST
ccording to the Herald, we're compelled to "
shin down the posts of the building. =
The late doctor Chapman, of Philadelphia,
as walking in the streets, and a bakers cart
irving furiously was about to run him down
he baker rained up suddenly, and just in
me to spare the doctor, who instantly took off -
is hat, and bowling politely, exclaimed, "you
re the best bread man in town." a,
A new clock has been manufactured down T.
asst, to be used in those States which the S
[aine law has been passed. Upon the dial, al al
lie figures indicating eleven and four o'clock, "a
re omitted, and thus the happy possessor of W
lie ime-piece, failing to be reminded of the CO
,cusomed hours of refreshment, forgets that
e is dry. IL
Profound ignorance makes man dogmatic. X
e knows nothing, thinks he can teach others f.
hat he has just now learned himself; while ia
le who knows great deal, can scarce mag &c
e any one cannot be acquainted with what III
says, and speaks for this reason with more d,
fu
The colporteurs have been adopting the
'actice of patent medicine men, and now ia ia
int scriptural injunctons on walls and fences IN
gentleman was lately startled by reading c,
BON fence, ''Take Hobensacks liver pills" tn
I'd directly beneath it, "Prepare to meet thy L
od!' la
The mind is the eye Of the soul, motifs force. +,
force is the heart, or, in other words, the &c
'sslons. The lost enlightened understanding G
yes no power to will or to act. It is enough IL
see clear y to be able to walk? Must we n
vt have as we'll as feet, the will and power of a,
owing them? 0
What is wit? sparkling beverage that is be
ghly exhilerating and agreeable when parta- Z
N at the expense of others; but when used at e,
II own cost, it becomes bitter and unpleasant. A
What is knowledge? A key that unravels R
mysteries, which unlocks the entrance, dis OF