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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-06-10
rms SIEGE woRes.

Races are, am glad 10 say rather at discount lAF
were becoming De frop though tended 10 siab'ius
the cordaie between and the sporting chsr
acters' among the French officers Cricket has made som
eint attempts establish itself but the soil Of the eas
Ia not kindly and there II quite hard bowling enough r
the Russian batteries TO satisfy the most enthusiastic M
the army. The Zouaves have got up theatre IN ihn
camp, and perform original p,scs dc creoastan, "
proceeds being devoted TO the aid OF the French pro
Ia Sebassopol who said 10 be badly Off The piacF
fun OF the piece IL derived from the Introduction Of on s
lsh soldier, who is adirer Of bis French comrades ~
who with the characters Of the play through
medium Of two phrases, Bono Francis and Donn7 H
die Cognac John-nee."
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-06-10
THE VALUE on LABOR,

Labor is now abundant II liz afforded to us BY all
ragamulns of Europe and Asia, and ragamutiin labor
generally dear. What the Eupatorans think 81
a day--the which is given 10 a Woodworking 81
commissioned officer and which is equal to the
one Of their own head men The Greats will no dcu
abandon as as soon they can get monay enough %
able them to retire with independence and do wha
can, viii melt impercepnbly away from US.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05
JOHN L1TTLEJoHN.
NJ CHARLES MAoKAY.

~ CHARLES &AoKAY.
John Mttlejohn was staunch and strong
Upright and notwithstanding Wrong; .
He gave good weight and paid his way,
He thought for himself and had his say.
Whenever a rascal strove to pass
Instead of silver, money of brass,
He took his hammer and said, with frown,
" The coin is spuriOuS-nGa it doton."
John Littlejohn was firm and true;
You could not cheat him in " two and two"
When foolish arguers, might and main,
Darkened and twisted the clear and plain,
He saw throug The mRzes of their speech
The simple thought beyond their reach
And, crushing their logic, said with frown,
" The coin IS spuriOus-n0iE it dolcn.''
John Littlejohn maintained the Right,
Through storm and shine, in the worlds despite
When fools or quacks desired his vote,
'Dorscd by arguments learnt by rote,
Or, by coaxing, threats promise, tried
10 gain his support tn the wrongful side,
" Nay, nay ~ said John, with m angry frown,
The coin is spurious--nGl it doDn.''
When told that Kings had right divine,
And that the People were herds of swine
That Mobiles aloue were fit to rule
That the Poor were unimproved by School
That ce"seless Toll was the proper fate
Of all but the wealthy and the great,
John shook his head, and swore, with frown
The coin is spurious-naH it doDn."
When told that events might justify
A false and crooked policy
That decent hope of future good
Might excuse departure from solitude,
And lie, if white, was u small offence,
To be forgiven by of sense,
" Nay, nay ~ said John, with sigh and frown,
" The coin is spuriOUs-ndil it dOtCn.'
When told from the Pulpit or the Press,
That Heaven was place of exclusivcnoss-
That mono but those could enter there
Who knclt with the orthodox ut prayer,
And held all virtues out of their pale,
AS idle work. of no avail,
Johns face grow dark, as he sworc with frown
" The coin is SpurioWS-RaH it dorcn.''
Whenever the world our eyes would blind
With false pleten$es OF such a kind
With IIumbug. Cant, and l}igotry-
Or spurious sham Philosophy
With Wrong dressed ND in yu4c Of Right,
And darkness passing tSciffo for Light,
Let us initiate john, and cXtlaim with frown,
The coin is SpariOus-naH it dotcn."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05
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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05
A Mistake all Around.

The Baizure tells the following good
story:
A person who wore suit Of homespun
clothes stepped into house in this city,
on business, where several ladies and gen.
slemen were assembled in an inner room.
One of the company remarked in low
tone, though sufficiently loud to be over
heard by the stranger that a countrymau
was waiting; agreed to make some fun.
The following talk ensued (:
YOU'RE from the country, l suppose %
Yes, I'm from the country"
"Well, sir, what do you think OF the
"It's got darned sight of houses in
it ?"
"I expect there are great many Ia
dies where you come from :"
Wall, yes a powerful sight, JEST fol
all the world like them there" (pointing
to the ladies.)
"And you are quite beau among
them, no doubt 2"
Wall, 'cort 'em to meetin' and about
"May be the gentleman will take {
glass of wine," said one of the company
wall, don't care if do"
Did you ever drink toast %
"I eats toasts what aunt Debby makes
but as to drinking it, l never seed th'
like"
80. you must drink their health. %
WI all my heart"
Ladies and gentleman, permit me L
wish you health and happiness, with eve
rv other blessing the earth can afford
land advise you to bear in mind that w
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

are often deceived by appearances. You
mistook me, by my dress for country
BOBBY: I from the same cause thought
these men to be gentleman the de.
ception is mutual-I wish you good
evening"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-05

@ If you love your son, give him
plenty of the cudgel it you hate him
cram him with dainties.
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28
From Wolfert's Roost.]
The Contented Man.
by WASHINGTON IRVING.

In the garden Of the Tulleriss therGis q sun
ny corner under the wall of a terrace which
fronts the south. Along the wall is range
of benches commanding view of the walks
and avenues of the garden. This genial nook
is place Of great resort in the latter part Of
autumn, and in fine days in winter, as il
seems TO retain the flavor of departed sum-
mer. On calm, bright morning it is quite
alive with nursery maids and their playful
little charges. Hither also resort a number
of ancient ladies and gentlemen, who, with
laudible thrift in small pleasures and small
expenses, for which the French are to be no
ted, come here to enjoy sunshine and save
hrewood. Here may often be seen some cav
alier Of the old school, when the sunbeams
have warmed his blood into something like a
glow, hutterng about like frost-btten moth
thawed before the fire, putting forth feeble
show Of gallantry among the antiquated
danes, and now and then cycling the buxom
nursery>mads with what might almost be
mistaken for an air of llbertlnlsm.
Among the habtual frequenters of this
place, had often remarked an old gentleman
whose dress was decidedly anti-revolutIonal.
He wore the three -cornered cooked hat of the
dncien regime; his hair was frizzled over each
ear into aittS de pigeon, style strongly sa-
voring of Bourbonism; and queue stuck out
behind, the loyalty of which was not to be
disputed. His dress, though ancient, had an
air of decayed geniility, and observed that
he took his snuff out OF an elegant though old
fashioned gold box. lie appeared to be the
most popular an on the walk. He had
compliment for every old lady, he kissed ev-
cry child, and he patted every little dog on
the head for children and little dogs are very
important members of society in France
| must observe, however, that he seldom kiss
ed child without, at the same time, pinch
ing the nursery maids cheek; Frenchman
of the old school never forgets his deyoirs to
the sex.
| had taken liking to this old gentleman.
There was un habtual expression Of benevo-
lence in his face, which | have very fire.
quenty remarked in these relics Of the po-
liter days Of France. The constant inter
change of those thousand little courteses
which imperceptbly sweeten life, have hap
py effect upon the features, and spread mel
low evening charm over the wrinkles Of old
age.
here there is favorable predisposition,
one soon iOrnls kind of tact intimacy by
often meeting on the same walks. Once or
tNlce | accommodated Inn with bench,
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28
Song of the fBgrims,

The breeze has swelled the whitening sail,
The blue waves curl beneath the gale,
md bounding with the wave and wind,
We leave old Englcnd's shores behind
Leave behind our native shore,
Homes and all we loved before.
The deep may dash the winds may blow,
The storm spread out its wings of woe,
Till sailors'eyes can see shroud
Hung in tho folds of every cloud;
Still as long az life shall last,
From that shore we speed us fast.
For we would rather never be,
Than dwell where Mind cannot be free,
but bows beneath despot's rod,
Even where it seeks to worship God!
Blasts of heaven onward sweep
Bear US DER the troubled deep!
%, see what wonders meet our eyes!
Another land ard other skies
Columbian hills have met our view!
Adieu! Old England's shores, adieu!
Here at length our feet shall rest,
Hearts be free, and homes blessed.
As long rs yonder frs shall spread
Their green arms DER the mountains head,
As long as yonder cliffs shall stand,
Where join the ocean and the lana,--
Shall those cliffs and mountains be
Proud retreats of Liberty.
Now to the King Of kings we raise
The pean loud of sacred praise;
More loud than sounds the swelling breeze,
More loud than speaks the rolling oeas!
Hammer lands have met our yieWi
England's shores. adieu! adieul
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28
Speech of Hon, Geo. Penn Johnston,
OF SAN FRANCISCO,

OF SAN FRANCISCO.
DclirereG before the assembly of California
on the 18Th Of Ap,i, on the passage Of
The bill app,oprioting $500 for the pur-
chase Of the portrait Of Gen. John A. Sutter.
Mr.. Speaker, abstained fror,. any discus
sion Of this Bin at the time Of its introduce
ton, but, sir, cannot allow the opportunity
TO pass now, of offering the feeble tribute Of
my praise, to the virtues, excellence, and
merit of the noble man, whom this Bill is
intended to compliment
1t has be9n urged against this measure,
that the State Treasury is in a condition so
ruinOns, that we cannot, with Justice to our
constituents, or to the creditors Of the State,
vote for the appropriation SANCTIONED by this
Bill. 1t has been argued, also, that our ao
ton, if favorable to it, will rebound more to
The benefit of the artist than to the honor and
qualification of the Pioneer. 1t has even
been asserted, that the pleasure to be afford.
ed TO the Father Of California by this meas
ure, is ptiful, at best, and not such as ac-
cords with an elevated ambition.
Sir, the first of these reasons is not with
out some pth, and is of no little consequence
The finances of the State are in a most de-
plorable condition. They can however be re-
treved, by no petty system, based upon the
penny wise and pound foolish" principle
There are larger causes which, properly
managed, may bring monetary prosperity
Causes which involve no sacrifice of senti
hment, interfere with no duty. For, be it
known, sir, | regard this measure, iustra-
tive not only Of the sentiment, and patriotic
opinions Of the people of this State, but as
an act OF duty on their part, and on the part
ei thelr representatives. A proper gratitude,
sir, Is honorable TO individuals. and shines
none the less brightly, in the diadem of
nations virtues. We owe gratitude 10 Gen
eral Sutter;-it is a debt creditable to the
debtor, if paid-simple justice TO the person
to whom it is due. Let us pay ii. Let the
observation that "republics are ungrat.ful,
be bereft of its satric truthiulness. The peo-
pie will willingly bear the slight additional
burden of this purchase, and the creditors Of
California will utter no word of complaint
cannot, sir, join with gentlemen in their
apprehension, that the artist is TO be the
principle recipien: Of the benefits OF this Bill.
He, ii is true, will receive compensation for
his labor In this, there is no wrong. The
work is ably executed-the picture, If pur-
chased by US, will be at once durable and
beautiful manifestation Of Cafornias genius,
and an evidence Of Caliiornia's justice.
".il not stop 10 d4late upon the worth Of the
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28

have suffered, and consider all that at pre-
sent enjoy, cannot but look upon myself as
man Of singular good fortune
Such was the brief history of this practical
philosopher, and it is picture Of many a
Frenchman ruined by the revolution. The
French appear to have greater facility than
most men to accommodate themselves to the
reverses of life, and of extracting honey out
of the bitter things of this world. The first
shock of calamity is apt to cverwhelm them ;
but when it is once past, their natural buoy
ancy of feeling soon briLgs them to the sur
face. This may be called the result Of levity
of character, but it answers the end OF recon-
cling us to misfortune, and if it be not true
philosophy, it is something almost as effica-
cious. Ever since have heard the story OF
my little Frenchman, have treasured it up
in my heart; and thank my stars have at
length found, what | had long considered
rs not to be found on earth-a ccntente&
man.
p. S. There is no calculating on human
happiness. Since writing the foregoing, the
law of indemnity has been passed, and my
friend restored to great part Of his fortune.
/ was absent from Paris at the time, bat on
my rettrn fastened to congratulate him.
found him magnifcently lodged on the first
floor Of his hotel. | was ushered, by SER
want in livery, through splendid saloons. to a
cabinet richly furnished, where | found my
little Frenchman reclining on couch. He
received me with his Usual cordislity; but |
saw tire gayety and benevolence Of his coun
tenance had fed; he had an eye fell of care
and anxiety.
congratulated him on his good fortune
Good fortune 2 echoed he, hahl | have
been plundered of a prineely fortune, and
they give me pittance as an indemnity
Alasl found my late poor and contented
friend one of the richest and most miserable
men in Paris. Instead of rejoicing in the
ample competency restored to him, lie is dali
ly repining at the superfuity withheld. He
no longer wanders in happy idleness about
Paris, but is repining attendant in the ante
chambers of ministers. His loyalty has evap-
Grated with his gayety; he screws his mouth
when the Bourbons are mentioned, and even
shrugs his shoulders when he hears the
praises of the king. In word, lie is one of
the many philosophers undone by the law Of
indemnity, and his case is desperate, for
doubt whether even another reverse of for
tune, which should restore him to poverty,
could make him again happy man.
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28

kissiNG.-A sprightly, amusing American
correspondent in Paris, thus describes tho
the rage Of kissing in La Belle France;'
The almost universal custom Of kissing in
Paris, seems at FIRST very singular, to a siran-
ger coming from country where the pro-
pricties Of life rarely permit you to take la
d. Is hand d-much less TO slute her. In
France, to kiss "A lady with whom you arc
not at all intimate, on meeting her, is very
common, esI ecialIy s this the case if she be-
the family, but all the guests, expect invara-
down N the morning. But though the mod
est American may, perhaps escape the cere-
mohy on ordinary occasions, yet ON New
Years day it is imperative. On that morn
ing ! came down to my coffee about . O'Clock.
sat down quietly, bidding modan bon j0wr,
AS on ordinary occasions. But ! was not TO
get oil so easily. In n few momcuts she was
at my elbow with Mons H., am very an
cry with you.' expressed, Of course, a re-
gret and Ignorance Of having given her Of
fence.
'Ah,' said she, you know very well tho
reason. 1t IL because YOU did not embrace
me when you came down this morning.
Madame was lady Of perhaps twenty
eight, with jet black glossy hair, large lus-
trous black eyes, and a clear, fair compl EXON.
She was very beautiful; had she been plain
should have been less embarrassed. She
waited as though expecting me to atone for
my neglect, but how could before the whole
tabel ] sat all this time trembling in my
seat. At length Madame said, Mons. B.,
embrdstz mOi' The worst had come.
arose trembIingly, put my white, bloodess
lips, all greasy with butter and wet with cof
fee 0or in my embarrassment had dropped
my napkin) to those Of Madame. This was
my first French kiss.
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28
Leaves and Men.
ny EBENEZER ELLIOT.

Iron drop into the grave, Cid Leaf.
Drcp, drop into the grave;
INV acorhs grown, thy acorns sown--
Drop, drop into the grave.
December's tempests rave, Old Leaf,
Above the forest grave, Old Leaf;
Drop, drop into the grave.
The birds in spring will sweetly sing,
That Death alone is sad;
The grass will grow, the primrose show
That Death alone is sad;
Lament above the grave, Old Leaf;
For what has Life to do with Grief?
rTis Death alone that's sad.
What then? We both have lived through
The sunshine and the rain;
And blessed be He, to me and thee,
Who sent His sun and rain:
We've had our sun and rain, Old Leaf,
And God will send again, Old Leaf,
The sunshine and the rain.
Race after race of leaves and men
Bloom, wither, and are gone;
AS winds and waters rise and fall,
So life and death roll on;
And long as ocean heaves, Old Leaf,
And bud and fade the leaves, Old Leaf,
Will life and death roll on.
How like am to thee, Old Leaf!
Wen drop together down;
How like art thou to me, Old Leaf!
Wen drop together down;
Tn grey, and thou art brown, Old Leaf,
Wen drop together down, Old Leaf,
Well drop together down.
Drop, drop into the grave, Old Leaf,
Drop, drop into the grave;
Thy acorns grown, thy acorns sown--
Drop, drop into the grave.
Dccember's tempests rave, Old Leaf,
Above the forest grave, Old Leaf;
Drop, drop into the grave!
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28

Ole Bulls grand opera company in New
York has burst up, and ended in great con
fusion Of tonlues aad al'nost a row; rea.sou
not appreciated aud Sustained by the people.
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28

It stated that the British have captured
ninety-two Russian pr1e vessels suee The
war began.
The Trinity times., 1855-04-28
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The American patriot., 1855-07-28

TRIBUTE OF GRATEFUL AFfEcT1oN.-Gen. Cass,
in an Grafton delivered on the 4th inst, gave
vent to the following beautiful outburst of feel
ing to his beloved native land. Speaking Of
the Federal Government, he said
1t has protected me and mine from external
aggression and from internal violence; and by
its noble equality, Joined to the underserved
favor of my fellow citizens, it has opened to me
position of public honor and confidence to
which the circumstances of my youth gave me
no right to look forward, and which my bright
est day dreams that sometimes came to soften
the harsh realities of a frontier struggle, never
even presented to my Imagination and what
it has done for me, it has offered to ALL Well
then may be proud to acknowledge the hold
it possesses upon my gratitude and affection,
and the intensity of the feeling of attachment
with which treasure it in my heart. My per-
sona interest in it, indeed, is fast passing away.
OF that am sufficiently warned by the long
period during which l have secured its protcc-
ton. But pray not the less earnestly for its
preservation, for when, in the providence of
God, my connection with it shall be dissolved
of all earthly ties can leave to those who are
dearest to me no legacy more precious than
their share in its employment.
The American patriot., 1855-07-28
For the American Patriot
"Know-Nothing Prescription"

Seeing an article in the Feliciana Democrat
Of the 21st ult., entitled "Know- Nothing Pro-
scription" which makes charge that it strikes
us, is entirely wanting in one great essential
in good cause, to-wit: TRUTH, we venture to
give correct statement of the facts in the case
and challenge successful contradiction.
The fire company was organized by num-
ber Of gentlemen, who were active in procu-
ring subscriptions to the fire engine They
acted in good faith in the matter; as far as
they could they notified the subscribers of the
fact that they were going to organize a COM
pany, thus giving all an opportunity of join
ing in the organization. Certain rules were
adopted for the admission of members. A
number of foreigners We're admitted in.accord-
ance with the rules, and the objections made,
by those afterwards opposing the admission Of
other individuals also foreigners. Now if they
objected on political grounds, why not COM
mence the prescription on the first application
Of foreigner?
| The editor of the Democrat and his cabinet
the Especial committee" well know that this
was not the case, but hanging as their cause
is, upon very slender thread, they are trying
to make capital out of every little affair that
occurs.
These guilty Of the prescription so gravcy
charged, based their whole course, upon ohiec-
tons to the applicants; for which they are
ready and willing 10 stand personally respon-
sible if necessary. They withdrew their op-
position, when made acquainted with the fact
that the applicants were subscribers to the en-
CINE; not hesitating to acknowledge the right
of the stockholders in the engine, becoming
members of the fire company if they desired :
thus carrying out one of our cardinal princi-
pies, to-wit: "Opposition to any Interference
in the rested rights of all persons whether Of
native or foreign birth" a LOCKER ON.
N. b. It is rumored that should the editor
of the Democrat apply ior admission he would
be prescribed aia,' Rev. Dr. Bard "no YAM
KEGS allowed ajlmittanccn
Coon Cnops-A friend writing from Man
chsc, in this Parish. says:
'You will be glad to learn flat our pros
poets for good crops are now exceedingly
ha'e'iuS ioi Ak aiiiluSt "iiFieoe''tuteu sicii
of both corn and cotton in this region.
The cotton is already beginning to open rapidly
and bids fair to be more than an average crop,
provided it should not be cut short by the cot
erpiIior or the rot, which are its greatest enc
mics during the later part of the summer and
early fall monts. | believe the cane crops also
are much better than could have been expect
al, from the long drouth and other cases-and
/ as consequence, sugar pianters hersabouts
'arc likewise in good spirits"