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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-07-11

cALT, Nails, Oils, Fish, &C., very low at
j JOHN M'COY'S
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RELIGION OF TBE AMERICES PRES

RELIGION OF TBE AMERICES PREsI-
EENrs.-The religious belief Of the four
teen persons who have filled the Presl-
dental chair in tho United States, as IN
dicated by their attendance upon public
worship, and the evidence afforded In
their writings, may: it is stated, he sum-
med up as follows: Washington, Madison
Monroe, Harrison, Tyler and Taylor were
Episcopalians Jefferson, John Adams,
John Quincy Adams, and Fillmore were
Unitarians Jackson and Polk were
Presbyterians; Mr.. Van Buren, was Of
the Dutch Reform Church; and President
Pierce is Trinitarian Congregationalist'
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T1s following lines' from the pen
v ,.,,,sed friend, GEO. W. PIERCE
Of 0'f ", -, 50 justly denominated by
Who aa' ON nl.,., press as "the Southern
ihe Nc" !, !. .,d at the present time
with peculiar n'e,'s ss.h a hr;gbt orna.
Which bs b.' Oee' S'''
nfu. core handed us by one of his
sena.nd strong aa'''''''s' anu
lilly give them an insertion
RYK ON.
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American and Original.
The Knickerbocker Magazine.
EDITED BY LOUIS GAYLORD CLARK.

The number of January, 1856, began
the FoRTY.F1FTH VOLUME Of the kNIck-
ERpocKER MAGAZINE.
Since the price of subscription has been
reduced from FIVE to THREE DOLLARS a
year, the circulation of the kN1cKERBock-.
Err has been increased nearly four to one.
In many places ten are sold where there
was but one before, and through the year
it has been steadily increasing. 1t now
offered as cheap as any of the Magazines.
all things considered. Instead of making
new and prodigious promises, we submit
few extracts from notice of late numbers,
which we might extend to number Of
pages.
.sThe Ks1cKERBockER has been and
will be fact of its own; genuine living
thing, all the more desirable now that the
new crop of magazines, filled with articles
pirated from English authors, makes fresh
home creations more conspicuous and
welcome, ''-Neu- York Christian Inqutr-
er.
Rev.F. w. SHELTON, Author Of Letters
from the Up the River, ETC., will be
regular contributor.
The best talent in the country will be
enlisted, and no expense or effort spared
to made the kNIcKERBocKER more than
ever deserving of the first position among
our original American Magazines.
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loOs1lan. "neH nau elHptied MY glass
he fastened to relieve from it, putting it
back on the tray. Mr.. Vanneck took out
his watch and showed it to the monkey
it was just three. Jack went and brought
a cup of broth to his master, who remark
ed that the monkey did not know the move
ments of the watch, but that he knew ex-
actly the position of the hands when they
pointed to three. and kept it in mind that
it was then his master required his lunch.
If the watch was shown to him at any
other hour he did not 60 to fetch the broth,
while if three o'clock was passed without
luncheon being called for, he got tidgety.
and at last ran and brought it. In this
case he was always rewarded with some
sugar-plums.
"sYou have no notion, said Mr.. Van
neck, show much time and trouble,
and especially how much patience, have
bestowed in the training of this animal.
Confined to my chair. however, con;in-
ued my task methodically. Nothing was
more difficult than to accustom Jack to
don his clothes he used to take off his
pantaloons again and again, until at last
| | had them sewed to his shirt. When he
walks out with me he wears straw hat,
but never without making fearful grimaces.
He takes bath every day, and is, on the
whole very clearly. jack exclaimed
Mr.. Vanneck, pointing to me. this gentle
man wants his handkerchief The mon-
key drew it from my pocket, and handed
it to me. Now show your room to my
guests continued his master, and he OPEN
ed door at which he stopped to let us
pass, and then followed himself Every
thing was extremely tidy in the small
room. There was bed with a mattress:
a table, some chairs, drawers, and various
toys gun hung on the wall, The bell
was rung Jack went, and reappeared
with his master, wheeling in the chair.
Meanwhile had taken the gun from the
wall; Mr.. Vanneck handed it to the mon-
KEY, who fetched the powder-fask and
shot-bag, and in the whole process o.
loading acquitted himself like riAeman
I had already seen so much that was as
tonishing, that l hardly felt surprised al
this feat. Jack now placed himself al
the open window, took aim and discharged
THE gun withou being in the Toast startled
by the report. He then went through
sword exercise with the same skill.
alt would be too long to jot down al
I that Mr.. Vanneck told US about the meth
d cd of training and education. The above
!. facts, witnessed by myself, bear sutficien
evidence of the ability of the animal, ant
its masters talents for tuition. We state
;, TO supper, to which there came more la
dies and gentlemen. Jack exhibited hi:
> clevefness at waiting, at which he acquit
ted himself as well as any man servant
; Going home, my companion missed
: small box of sweets, out Of which he hal
T RECALLED the monkey with almonds. Jacl
had managed to steal it from his pocket
and, on being afterwards convicted Of th'
theft, he was severely punished by hi
! master. ''-Chamber's Journal.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-19

SHORT CArEcu1sM FOR VERY You've
LAp1Es.-What is whole duty Of lady!
80 dress, to dance, to attend balls, to play
on the piano forte, ia gabple Frence, lta-
Ian, Spanish, or German, and preside
gracefully at the tea-table! !" What Is
man? "a thing to waltz with, flirt with,
to take lady to the theatre, to Tough at
to make fun of. to be married to. to pay
ones bills, and keep one warm and com
fortable!" What is life p ga polka,
a schottische, dance that one must whirl
through as fast as possible, and with great
speeds !" "What is death % "H'm HIM
nina something that is unfashioeable
to talk of, to speak or whisper OF, or to
think or mediate ocso the less that's
said if it the BETTER What is woman!
.'The melody of the human quet, golden
coin, pearl Of great price, which educa.
tors and learned men plate over with sill
ver."
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AMERrAcSs At faE COURT OF ENGLAND.

The London Court journal OF Inc 14tn
ultimo has the following items;
"The Queen held court at three
o'clock this afternoon at buckingham
Palace. The Hon. WILLARD FILLMORE,
late President Of the United States, was
presented to her Majesty at an audience
by the Earl of CLARENDON, the Queens
principal Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs. Mr.. FILLMORE was accompanied
by Col. T. E. LAWRENCE, Attache to the
United States Legation at the Court of
Great Britain.
"Her Majesty had a dinner party in
the evening. The company included her
ROYAL Highness the Duchess Of Kent, her
Serene Highness the Princess of Hohen-
lobe, the American Minister, Mr.. b.
cHANAs, and Miss. LANE, the Marquis
and Marchioness of Stafford, the Earl and
Countess Of Clarendon, the Earl Of ELL
enborough, Lady ANNA MARIA Dawson,
Baroness de Speth, Viscount and Wis.,
countess Combermore, the Hon MrLLARD
FILLMORE, Hon. MARTIN VAN buren,,
Ex.Presidents of the United States, Sir
GEoRGE CooPER, and Sir JAMES HUD-
SON.
The Lonon Journal of 18th says: " The
presence of an Ex. President of the
United States at our Court is an event
which deserves passing note. Mr. FILL.
MORE looks even = yonger man than Mr..
Buchanan, the American Minister. His
hair is not so white, nor is there any ap.
pearance Of badness. He seems ap-
parently about fifty-eight, is smaller in
stature than the Minister, but with as
handsome und intellectual countenance.
It is amusing to see the sang froid with
which the foimer chief Of this powerful
Government is treated by the officers Of
one of his successors. The republican
principle in this matter is no fiction, and
the Ex-President has really and actually
become noahing more than an American
citizen. Mr.. Fillmore has, however, been
received with much consideration at Court
and with great distinction by the Ministers
At the brilliant assemblies Of Viscountess
Palmerston and the Countess Of Claren
don there is no doubtthe Ex-Presiden
will be the parsonage Of the day. Wher
presented to her Majesty Mr.. Fillmore
wore plain full dress suit"
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Br o. W. P.

. .,s .,sep now, r-s'eep for thy name
/. seru,lei unto future time,
II n he eloqncnce OF FAME,
~ w1lta--t,.autiful-s ublime.
u;,f;r, each heart of hearts-theie "ehs
INA rnayin echoes Of thy stfaih,
whcse melancholy music tells
Il nee. may breathe again.
c,..a-uitb thy glory round thee cast.
1', y q, rono nor hate nor envy, no"
90 a,,lana wreashs or laurels blast,
Thai circlea round thy brow,
IA. unreauited loye-nor care
grooas DER that heart with raven "'hss
Mar blish,ed hcpe-nor dark despair
Sweeps DER those mournful strihss'
Than treat magician Of the heart,
who Ike the ancient Roman STOOD
Amid the ruined waste pafts
And gazed upon its solitude
p...,',..5 ,,irh mia. toms of the brain,
Ti,e sn,euaid visions Of dream'
where monarch passions strove to reign
The idol, Of thy theme.
.,.r hive n.ssed-the mighty mind,
''' Ts 49, .,,sned crealions worlds, upborne'
m aarle p,nmes-that left behind,
The earth as if in scorn,
And burst the mystic wells thas ne
R.vond the bounded scope oil snousht'
Aud scanned the stars, and trod the SKY,
B,tt fouud not what il sought.
Navy hes in aIl its ruins grand
And YET it's deeds of fame pro'ohs
The memory Of that clsssc land
OF battle and OF song;
Her warrior bard, yea Greece shall weep,
And free hearts baw before the shrine
af rreelou,-thoush her minstre - sleeps,
His spirit is divine.
And lives and hreathes-what though the lyfe
Il hushed with all it, untold notes.
With all its intellectual fire
MYSTERIOUS echo floats,
Wild, terrible. and sweet, and solt,
But THEN. with an uneartly tone,
Lifting the soaring soul aioff,
To bright worlds all its own.
But he "sleeps now, nor pride OF birth
Nor power, nor genius unconfined-
Avert The doom-the great of earth
The miracles Of mind
.sleep - mid the wreck of things that wee-
The beau,iful-the ioved-the brave
Al, that's mortal-slumber there
In that cold world-the grave.
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The Man.M0nkcy of Brazil.

The CAPTAIN of the French schooner
Adrienne, who last summer was Stationed
at Pcrnambuco, Brazil, gives the follow
inc sketch Of tame monkey:
"A short time ago dined at a Brazil.
ian merchants. The conversation turned
upon the well tutored chimpanze Of Mr..
Vanneck's, creole gentleman. whose
slare had brought him the monkey, which
be had caught in the woods. Every one
praised the accomplished animal, giving
accounts Of his talents so wonderful that |
could not help expressing some increduli-
Ny host smiled, saying that was not
lie first who would moi! believe in these
Results Of animal education until he had
I SCENT with his own eyes. He therefore
proposed to me to call with him on Mr..
Vanneck.
sIgiadly consented, and on the follow
ing morning we set out. The house Of
the creole lies on the road to Olinda, about
anhour's ride from town. We proceeded
along splendid hedges Of cactus, shaded by
bananas and palm-trees, and at length OBJ
served his charming villa. A negro re.
ceived US at the entrance and took us to the
parior, Fastening to tell hts master Of our
visit. The first object which caugh our at.
'ention was the monkey, seated on stool
and sewing with great industry. Much
struck, watched him attentively, while he
not paving any attention to US, proceeded
with his work. The door opened, and
Mr.. Vanneck, reclining on an easy chair,
was wheeiedin in. Though his legs are par
alyzed, he seemed bright and cheerful /;
he welcomed US most kindly. The mon
key kept on sowing with great zeal.
could refrain from exciaiming show won
derful !" for the process and manner Of
the animal were those Of . practiced tai
iof. ne was sewing a pair of striped
Pan'aioons, the narrow shape Of which
self =. ''''''
negro now appeared, announcing
madame Jasmin, whom Mr.. Vanneck in.
'foduced as his neighbor. Madame jas.
a''a was accompanied BY her little daugh.
'er, g'rl Of twelve years, who immedi.
1e'y ran TO the monkey, greeting him a
20 Old friend, and beginning to prattle
WIN him. Jack furtively peeped at Ii.
asser but as Mr.. Vanneck's glance va.
aern' Tie tailor went on sewing. Sud
us1ly ms thread broke, and he put the
IA % ais mouths, smoothed it with hi.
,sa paw, and threaded the needle again
NJ saaneck then turned 10 him. and
peaAlag in the same calm tone in whiet
% nae conversed with US, said
Jack. put your work aside and swee,
tack hurried to the adjoining room
ma came back without dslay. with .
c'oon IN his paw, and swept and duste,
nAe clean house-maid. | could not mar
ne,ly make tut his size, as he alway
n.lked upright, not on his four paws
~ ~ vas about three feet high, but stoope,
niue. he was clad in linen pantaloo,.
I solered shirt, = jacket, and red necker
s.'el. Al mother hint from his mast,
-. vent ,nd brought several glasses I
oaade g : tray. He first presente
uay Y Aadams Jasmin and her dau,b
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tAn Advocate having lately gained
a suit for a poor young lady, she remark
ed, 81 have nothin to pay you with but
nv heart" "Hand it over to the Clerk,
if YOU please, wish no fee for myself, Z"
replied he.
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TERMS.

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@ My notions about life are much the
same as they are about travelling there
is good deal of amuscmet on the road,
but, after all, one wants to be ut rest.
Soxtkey.
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CrrRrrLsEss and a festival spirit I'LL.

CEERruLNEss and a festival spirit ILLS
the soul full of harn,ony--it composes
music for churches and hearts it makes
and publishes Qualifications of God--it
produces thankfuiness and serves the end
of charity; and, when the oil OF gladness
runs over. it makes bright and tall ennis
sion of light and holy fires, reaching up
to a cloud, and making JOY round about;
and, therefore, since it is so innocent, and
may be so pious and full of holy advantage
whatever can innocently minister to this
holy Joy does set forward the work of re-
iigion and charity. And, indeed, charity
itself, which is the vertical top of all re-
ligion, is nothing else but a union of joys
concentrated in the heart, and reflected
from all the angles Of our life and inter-
course. 1t is a REJOICING i'll God, glad
ness in our neighbor's good, pleasure in
doing good, a rejoicing with him; and
without love we cannot have any JOY at
all.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-19

- Why are post-stamps like lazy school
boys Because you have TO lick their
backs to make them stick to their letters.
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J. S. FRIZELL,

]. s. KIZ E l. l.,
DRUGGIST,
HOCMA, La,
WHERE may be found full assert
w ment Of GENUINE IMPORTED MEDICINES, and
all the popular Medicines Of the day.
E- Physcisns' Prescriptions carefully dispensed.
Also-Enclish and French Perfumery, German Cologne,
Scans Pomades Oils Tones for the HAIR Tooth, Nail and
Hair Brushes, Combs, elegant Toilet and Fancy Articles, &c.
Pure Wines and Brdndies,
for Medicine Purposes, Choice Cigars Paints Oils Var
nshes Window Glass Putty. Dye Stutfs, Alcohol, fur
pentne Congress and Blue Lick Water.
BOOKS, STATIONERY. &c. LIT.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-19

WESTERN LANDS TAKEN Ur.-The
people continue to rush in great numbers
to the Land Offices at the West, to pur-
chase lands under the late act Of congress.
At Fayette, in Missouri, there were re-
Gently some sO6 persons present, and no
little excitement prevailed. At Palmyra
the town was literally crowded by the
thousands seeking lands and homes. So
great was the crowd that it was found i'm
possible to do business in the ordinary way
hence sort Of lottery system was hit
upon as the best plan for giving satisfac-
ton and facilitating business. Monday
and portion of Tuesday was occupied in
drawing tickets, the holders of which
were permitted to enter the Office and
transact business in the order Of the
number they held. In this way some 1860
tickets were sold.
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How To DO Ur SHIRT BosoMs.-Wc
have often heard ladies' expressing q de-
sire to know by what process the fine loss
observable on new linens, shit bosoms,
etc., is produced, and in order to CRAFTY
them, we submit the following recipe for
making Gum Arabic Starch:
Take two ounces of fine white gum
arabic powder-put it into pitcher, and
on it a pint or more of boiling water, FAC
cording to the degree of strength you de-
sire, and then having covered it, let it
set all night. In the morning pour it
carefully from the dregs into clean bot
tie, cork it and keep it for use. A table
spoonful of gum water, stirred into pint
of starch made in the usual manner, will
give to lawns, (either white or printed.) a
look of newness, when nothing else can
restore them after washing. 1t is also
good, (much diluted) for thin white muslin
and bobinet.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-19

The CRowN OF ENGLAND. The
following is estimated as the value of the
Jewels in this magnificent diadem -
Twenty diamonds round the circle, fl,500
each, 100000; two large centre diamonds,
$4,000 each, $4,000; fifty-four smaller
diamonds, placed at the angle of the for
mer, flOO; four crosses, each composed
of twenty -fise diamonds, $4,000; four
large diamonds on the top Of the crosses,
$4,000; twelve diamonds contained in
fleur.de-lis, 100000; eighteen smaller
diamonds contained in the same, $4,000:
pearls, diamonds, &C., upon the arches
and crosses, 100000; also one hundred
and forty-one small diamonds, $4,000;
twenty-six diamonds in upper cross, f3oO;
two circles of pearls about the rim, t3, 900.
Cost of the stones in the crown, exclusive
of metal, fl1l,90O.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-19

" Mr.. Hume, lately, on the presen-
tation of his picture, said that his "chiet
aim in life had been to secure the good OF
the greatest number" The reports omit
to state that Lord John Russell here in
terrupted him with the question" What
is the greatest number" And that Mr..
Hume, with the greatest promptltude, re-
n]ied-" Number one, to be sure"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-19

: u The adage Of !. Charity begins at
home," is often nothing but handsome
mask, worn by deformed selfishness.
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CANDIDATES..

- We are authorised 10 announce the name 81 MIR
AIS BOT Rt candidate Tor the Office OF sthlfs
az the ensuing November election. y ie-te
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MIR EpIr"R Please announce in Your paper that
HENRY NEHEL ESQ, II candidate for the ONCE "t
Clerk If the Filth Dtrct of Terrebnnne, at the
elsuns November election, aud that lie will be supported
bY b;s iyl1..f MANY FRIkNDS.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-19

Mo En,r,p. P,-nse annan,,ce Mr. LEO HYMEL asa
candidate tur II, FIR The Parish of Terrebonre AT
the election pare il November newt and THEREBY
0bge Jylh-ie MANY '"ithS-
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Orr OF EMpLoYMENT.-Th exclamation
is almost as common as The notices of ''to
let'' on new houses. Why out of employ
ment? Has ingenuity reached its end
that flesh and blood must waste as the
flower willis when plucked from the stem!
Energy may be seen any day in the week
at a street corner sharpening knives.
Apply stands yield profit enough to pay
for an upper room and something ap-
preaching to comfort. Matches indus.
triously offered have purchased house
and lot. Triple and sausagemeat enable
the dealer to keep cool in warm weather,
and more than pay for Goals and expenses
when frost prevails. An Ethiopian swill
collector has qualified himself to exercise
the elective franchise by pursuing his
sloppy vocation with vigor. Out of EN-
ployment! Who can know who or what
you are if you stand at the corner mopng
and wondering why stranger does not
step forward and extend helping hand!
Never hope to jump at once into prospect
ty, for the chasm between industry and
idleness is Of frightful width. Never
allow pride to bring blush to your ckeek
because your business is humble. Pride
is not reliable in all cases. If you labor
you produce, and producers are certain Of
reward in some form. If you are cheated
of your money, an honest man may hear
of your calamity, and with generous heart
offer you a position. Never say tout o.
employment!'' because no reasonable ex'
cuse can be offered therefore. The worle
is wide; the people daily find rest in the
cemeteries, and places must be supplied
There's work enough for all, while in
tegrity and sincerity are characteristics
Try again.-Albany Knickerbocker.