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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

How to Make o Donkey Cease
Braying.

In 1910, we were once making 9
journey in a wagon in the province O
Pekin. Our equippage was under the
guidance Of one Of our catechists, ar
old schoolmaster, mounted on mag
hificent ass, so full OF ardor and agility
that the two mules, which completed
our team. had all the difficulty in the
world to keep up with him. This ass,
however, was so filed with the sense
Of his own superiority, and so proud Of
IL that, whenever he became aware oI
the presence Of any Of his brethren,
let them be at ever so great a distance,
he never failed to begin Boosting Off
in such enormous tones that his folly
became quite unsupportable. When
wo got TO an inn, instead Of trying ID
rest himself. this indefatigabIs beas,
passed the whole night in practising
his music; and there appeared 10 be
something so peculiarly provoking in
the tones Of his voice, that all the ass
es without hearing. influenced. II would
seem, by the power Of some magnetic
fluid, were quite sure 10 respond In Q
magnificent bravura, so that, altogeth'
or, II became impossible 20 close oul
eyes.
One evening. when our catechisl
was vauntIng the qualities Of his ass,
we could not help interrupting him.
Your ass said we, lis an obominabls
brute. During the whole journey he
hes prevented our getting wink o.
sleep
why did you not tell me so before?
said the catechist: Il would have soor
stopped his singing
As the ancient schoolmaster wa,
somewhat Of n wag, and INDUCED oc'
casionally In asmall joke, we took
little notice Of his reply, but that
night we slept very soundly.
We'll, did the ass make noise las
night?' said he. when we met in the
morning.
Perhaps not; at all events we GER
tainly did not hear him.
No, no; | think not; ! saw to thai
before went TO bed. Ycu must have
noticed he continued, that when an
ass is going TO bray he always begins
by raising his tail. and he keeps il ex'
tended horizontally as long as his song
lasts. To ensure silence. therefore
you have only to tie a large stone te
the end Of his tail, 80 that he canno
raise it.
We smiled, without reply, thinking
this was another piece Of pleasantly
but he cried. Come and see; you car
easily convince yourselves And &C
cordingly we followed him to the court
yard. where we beheld, sure enough
the poor ass with large stone attach
ed to his tail, and with an air ofhavinl
entirely lost his accustomed spirits
His eyes were fixed on the ground, hi
ears down. his whole appearance de
noted humility and detection. We
felt quite compassionate toward him
and begged his master to unite th'
stone directly; and as soon as he fel
his musica apendage at liberty, tn,
creature raised, first his head, then hi
ears, then his tale, and at last begar
to bray with all his wonted enthusi
asm.-Huc's Chinese Empire.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23
Warning TO Girls.

He has only a few faultsl' How
many fair young girls are deceived. or
deceive themselves by this specious
reasoningl lie only smokes n little,
and chewsa little. and drinks little
never passes tho bounds Of sobriety.
lie is rather fond Of amusements, what
man Of spirit Is not? True. he is sell
dom at home--but the idea of man
sitting forever by the chimney Is ri.
diculousl He Is fond Of dress-but
then he Is 40 handsomel
All these little straws that point
the way the wind Of ruin blows, are
regarded AZ trivial things--only few
faults. After marriage. when the
smoking, the chewing. and drinking
have become firm habits. the foolish
wife sings sadder strain. Then her
children want for shoes, but her hus.
band never for scgars and drink
Her own clothes are patched and
mended not so the broken windows
and his wietched habits. The few
faults like grains Of mustard seed.
have grown and Increased an hundred
fold. Due bills come in.--tho rent Is
unpaid; friends forsakc the drunkard's g
family.
: Then comes the miserable expedi-
ency Of moving into a miserable house,
minus all conveniences. Where the
rain pours into the garrct and the rats
tramp, tramp. oil night where the
children get cold-grow sick and die
with fever, and the heart-broken wo.
man sits up ill morning gray. to stitch
her i'll paid work. turning ever and
anon, with a stiaed sigh, to gaze
through tears upon the stiaed corpse.
Sometimes she starts. The ftful
winds drumming against the blinds
was II his stepe And soon she is sick
and childless and dying-and she
does breath her last. while he who had
once only few faults. shouts and
sings in drunken brawls ut the pest
tavern or the rum.cellar.
This true picture has been painted
q thousand times, and its duplicates
hung up in the sad chambers OF how
many thousand hearts? And yet the
thoughtless girl. blinded by passion
needless Of consequences. reiterates,
He has only few faults and gives
herself up to corruption more noise
some than the grave. and to fate the
horrors Of which no pen can portray
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF

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pans daily at6 An.
Indianapolis mall arrives daily ats NJ. De-
pavs daily ntdPM.
Connsrsvilis mall arrives on Mondays, We'd.
nssdaYs and ffdays Ato n. Depats Tuss.
days, nu.sdays aad Saturdays a. AN.
Fridays sta p -. peparss tuesdays, nursdays
and Saturdays u N.
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ozsesd mall arrive. fridays ~ 10 A NJ. De-
psstA prdays n II A NJ.
E.shvilis mail arrives Tassdays, Thursdays
nes1ays and rndays 81 GAM.
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vsssiilss nsil sssiyss rsssdays usPN. Do.
dasss Mondays ateAM NJ.
fAvssneebussh mall arrives Saturdays ats p NJ
pspasss Fridays sse AN.
Letssss 70 b mailed mustbs In ths once bsfoss
malls ioavinR IN tho morning.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

An old crone. keeping a so-called
"cookry stand was one day acoosted
by q wag with
How do you sell oranges?'
Two cents
WELL said he. taking up one and
turning il over in his hand, how do
you sell this cake?'
The same price,
Suppose / give you back the orange
and take the cake
Very well.'
is this pie two centsg'
Yes
We'll. l think I'll take this pie after
all, instead Of the cake. What dc
you ask for cider?'
Two cents a glass
Take the pie back and give drink
for It,
A glass was filled and handed to the
customer. who, after swallowing the
same and smacking his lips with great
gusto, was deliberately walking of,
when he was arrested with
please, Mister, you haven't paid
for the cider.
Our friend cody Observed
What should pay for?'
The cider to be sure
"Did'nt l give the pie for it?'
Yes, but. you didn't pay for the
pie
Very well, but 1 exchanged th,
cake for IT,
Yes, but you hain't paid for that.
4 gave you the orange for'it.'
The orange is two cents
We'll, why should ! pay for it,
didn't eat II, did ~
No matter. exclaimed the dame
mo matter; there's n mistake some
where, but can't see it; Ineper va,
much on figures; you needn't cal
again
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

THE CATHOLIC Press From the
year 1929 to the present time. Al
Catholic periodicals have been estab-
lished in the United States, 33 week.
lies, z monthlics, and quarterly, but
of the Al only II remain.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

Round mo 10 the silent night
starry heav'ns ara IN my sight
In the gloom Of earth stand,
Longing for tho better land.
Names of many an eiden year,
LingerIn 10y listening ear
Names Of rose that now, I ween,
In tho be- rfand sre seen.
Therc many pilgrims meet
There sh. :. rsspy mourners greet
Lost ones artsd long before,
Angels o. ,he better shore.
There ne sound OF grieving word
Shall b ever, ever heard
sounds Of Joy andlovs alsns
In the better land are known.
voyager on the ,Ics OF time,
Toiling for tho better elims,
Thishsr am spsedingfast,
Where tho tolls Of time are past.
Calmly leaving far behind
Earth's dark memories, let me fnd
Loving smile and greeting hand,
joyful In The better land.
savior, let the falling tear
Soon forever disappeAr--
Guide me, weary and opprsst,
Safely 70 the land Of rcsh
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23
uxlon COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Ctaeutr cocsr meets The tlh Mondays In Feb.
Fuery end Aneust-may sittwo weeks each time,
cennen PtsAs couHf meets ID Mondays In Feb.
ss Il he sss'R sssa
thsn ist Monday. Nay sua weeks each tlme.
Connfsslonua's Counr meeh lat Mondays In
Jane, september, December and Masch-may slt
six days osch sins.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

A boy was asked who made. him,
With his hands levelIed foot above
the floor. he replied:
"God made me little baby so high
and grew the rest
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

HA brother editor tells us. that
when he was in prison for libelling a
justice Of the peace. he was requested
by the jailor to give the prison puff.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

~ Many young ladies make fools
Of themselves by the looking glass,
and quite as many men by the drink
ing-glass. Henry, Tom. Jim. sukey
l--pause and ponderl
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

The Worcester Transcript; knows a
man 90 mean that he won't draw his
bssath3 for fear that be will lose the in
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

PLAIN SroKES.-Thc ST Louis In
te'iigeneer in noticing the visit Of Gen.
Houston 10 New England on lectur-
ing trip. talks thus poiniedly:
"What singular notions our u. s.
Senatros have nova days. Petit has
been spending the winter at 1ndianapo-
lis TO keep The Old Liners In power
there. Dixon has been staying at
home, at Henderson, KY. attending to
q new wife.-Atchison has been pipe
laying and wire-pulling in Kansas and
Missouri; and Houston Is gsdding
aIound with an Indian blanket over
his shoulders. thinking himself wonder
fully popular and In the straight rosd
to the Presidency because his name is
"Sam" In the meantime the Aboliti-
onists are taking Congress, and Doug
las and Butler. (of s. O.. are getting
drunk and blackguarding them"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

DocroR CuRrrs's newly discovered
method Of Inhalation is attracting a
good deal Of attention throughout the
country. wherever his new mcthed has
been tested. II is certainly acommon-
sense principle. and an easy, pleasant
and direct application 10 the diseased
part. We believe In the efficacy Of
this treatment from having Witnessed
its beneficial results In more cases than
one Of diseased lungs, and we are per-
suaded that in recommending II 70 the
afflicted we are aiding In the dissem-
ination Of principle. and entirely new
application Of the same, which Is capa-
bic Of affording more relief to the suf-
fering, and holds out n more cheering
and well.taunded hope Of recovery 70
those who are laboring under diseases
Of the lungs, than any ever before dis
covered. II Is destined. We think. TO
produce an entire revolution In the
treatment Of all such diseases.
We have heretofore, almost invar.
iably, refused TO publish or notice
patent medicines. and shall continue
tho same course In regard 10 them.
unless we have the most positive and
reliable proofin regard TO their useful
ness. The reader will find In our pa
per tho advertisement of"Mcdicated
Inhalation. DIR. Curlis's newly dis
covered method referred 10 above
which contains more real truthful, sen
sible and convincing evidence Of its
value as medicine. than we have sv-
or before seen crowded In 80 small q
space. We bespcak for It the earnest
attention Of the afflicted and their
ffeinds. and will say ofour own knowl-
edge that we know IL 10 be good
Our wife has used Il with decided sue.
cess In an annoying cough Of several
years standing. and nm old and valued
friend has found relief from Il In case
OF bronchitis. where all else failed
But these are trines when compared
with those certified 10 In the advertise.
ment. and satisfactorily 90 10 a.. be-
fore we would consent 70 even publish
the advertisement. which. BY the bye.
Is the only medical advertisement wc
have ever yet published. lsf
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

~ Lucy Stone is speaking for
woman's rights in Michigan.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

ETNo entertainment is so cheap
as reading.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

re- The man who rose to pint ol
order, sat down to q pint Of peanut.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

Co0wxy connfastonuas-Garre. Wilson. Isane
nntcer, sed Aiex. u. Paddock time expires sep.
sembess ie3s-e-7.
Justice oe ths pencs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23
R1ANKLM COUNTY DIRECTORY

Cururr Counr meets ths ist Mondays In Febru-
arg and August-may cit thrss weeks.
Couucx PLsAs couRr meets lat Mondays In jan
uaFys April, July and octobsf-may sittwo weeks.
June, sspSsn6ss. December and March-may sit
six days each time.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-06-23

CASTING "bEVIL" OFT OF CHURCH,
4 Methodist clergyman who has been la
boring in this vicinity, was not long since
preaching to his people on the miraculous
power of the Apostles over the demonac spiir-
its of their day. AS he was pursuln. his
theme, the audience were suddenly startled
by voice from some one in th. con yreca,ion.
demanding, in halfqueruous, ha,-author::-
:ativc tone, why don't preachers 10 such
:hings now -adavs:" In an instant every eve
IN the house was turned upon the individual
who had the eilrontcry thus to invade the sa-
~:redneSs Of their sanctuary
The speaker paused for moment. and fin
ed his penetrating gaze full upon the face Of
the qucstioner. There was an interval of in
tense silence, broken at last by the sneaker
IN resuming his subject. lie had not procee-
'ied far with his remarks before he was arain
interrupted by the same impcriinen: inquiry.
again he paused for a time, and again re-
sumed his subject Not contented with a s..
lent rcbuke, our redoubtable ques,ioncr de-.
manded again. why don't the preachers do
such things now-a-days?" and curling his lips
with sneer of sei-conplacency, drew him
self up rompou>ly IN his seat.
Our reverend friend (who, bv the wav is a
Young man oi great muscular power,) calmly
left the desk. ard walked Deliberately to the
pew where the interrocator sat. and fastening
one hand firmly upon the collar of his coat
the other on The waist band ofhis .,lnmention
ables, lifted him square out of the seat. and
bore him down the aisle TO the entrance
fauslng tor a moment there. he turned his
eyes uTon his audience. and in a clear tll
voice, said: And they cast out the devil in
the form of dis.iler," and suiting the action
to the word, out wen, tie knight OF the mash
tub Ia leap frog fashion, into the street.
The good pastor quietly returned t, bis
desk, and completed his discourse. After
closing the services, as he was passing out OF
the church, the outcast distilIer. with an on;-
Ger Of the law, escorted our cclerical friend
10 the Office of a magistrate, TO ans wcr for an
--.alli uro. :Gt o.:cn c. aIa :.-t..!cr -
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-06-23

THE ENRICHED WOUpMAN.-For some
short time past a circumstance that appeared
very strange has attracted my attention.
dare say you remember my speaking to YOU
Of a house covered with moss, of the ridge of
the root crowned with iris, which wa, to be
seen from my garden. Well, for several days
perceived the house was shut up. and ask
ed nv servant "Docs not the woodman live
up wonder now :" NO sir. he has been gone
nearly two months. lie has become rich
he has inherited a property Of six hundred
lvrcs year, and has gone to live in town
lie is becoming rich that is to saw, that with
his SIX hundred livres year, he is gone to
lie in little apartment in the city. wiihon:
air, and without quiet and without sun where
lie can neither see the heavens. nor the trees
nor the verdure; where he will breathe un
Wholesome air: where his prospect will be
confined to paper of dirty yellow, embel-
lished with chocolate arabcsIurs. lie is be-
come rich lIeis become rich. Tha: is to say
he is not allowed to keep his dog. which he
had so long, because it annoyed the other
cd-crs of the house. lie lodged in sort Of
square box; he has people on the right and
on the left above him and below him. lie
has left his beautiful cottage, and his beauti-
ful trees, and his grass carpet so green, and
the song of the birds, and the odor of the
oaks He is become rich lie is become rich .
Poor man Il 7ow ron,,d my garden.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-06-23

ter hearing the case the magistrate dismissed
the clergyman, and alter rounLly rcprimand-
ing the complainant, fined him for molestnc
the services of the sanctuary.
Since that day we believe he has never for
moment doubted the power Of Methodist
preachers to cast out devils at least within
the limits of the Ohio Conference B;nq-
hdmpton (N.I.) Ntand,nW.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-06-23

GS' In Levant, Me. recently, Mr.. and Mrs.
Iwomb.y went ont into field and took with
them their child,in willow cradle. They bu;,t
f're near the cradle to drive away insects.
and during their temporary absence the fire
spread TO tic cradle, a:.i lie chic wa. turn.
81 to dea:h
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-06-23

\; the bar. ~ The bar,
At ~" bar thuudcrci,
lhanlerel fierce. din,
T"rcr- c:lr ..,, ii.
There >tori tho thirsty lncu.
Thirsty one hundred.
Calling for drink in vain
The bar keeper >l,nberct
Hark there = sound from vf,,.
List how the curses come
From each and every one,
Of tina: dry one hunlrel
Into the bar they pitch.
Noble old toper>.
For up comes an order which
Pleased these old Suaker>
Forward the Tight Brieaac,
Take the bar" Mugcin, >aiL.
Into it undl,maye'',
Pitched now each drunken h.a,!,-
Pitched the one hundred.
Forward the Tight brigade ~
Gods, what charge they made
y" man wa- there afraid.
No person hlundcred.
Theirs but to drink their ill.
Theirs but to have swill,
Their, not 70 pay the bill,
Nh. YES they knew il well.
Knowing one hundred
Bottles Ia the ri.ht Of them.
hottie, IL the lett ri them.
Bottles in 'front.' of them.
Labeled and numherrri;
Nohiv they ioucil. AMI welt,
There many a hero tel.
tovcrrt with blood and beer.
Beer that they they loved :" we'll.
,iallant one hundred.
Raised now each nose in air.
Sre what i under there,
Mug, charged with l:,gc: beer
All ,ho ,r,,i,I ,,-,,,.I
Ficrcer the rcvc! grows,
Ecid"r each blazing nose.
Faster the LIQUOR flow,
Under the .able GOES
IIali of the hundred
Bottle 70 the right of Them,
Bottles to the lett Of them.
Bottles all around them,
Emptied and >unlercd;
Out from thar dreadful room.
Out from tha, dark saloon.
Game forth Il hccrv fumc.
Came forth Il dismal lnuafi.
But none 0: the hundred
When thev awokc again.
. how their heads did pain
NJ person wondered
Honor the Ilgh, BRIGADE
Honor the charge they m,:c.
Thirsty one hundred.
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CHARGE OF THE TIGHT BRIGADE

he literary CORES eponlcnt Of / contemporary
has aid that \. NExI>oN SrI,h E., c.ulJ ,o,
.te on the iicrccr themes Uf war: but the follow
H. tarllIlEg lyric. which he at once renucd when
":l> mentioned TO him, i splendid rct,.ton OF
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-06-23

1t would seem even cookery, at that time, was
looked at through as exaggerated medium
as political matters. These expressions were
soon found to be the gro,sest exaggerations,
and the apparatus which was put up to Con-
vert The bones into soup was soon found to
be useless, and totally abandoned. The med
ical officers of the Hotel Dicu drew up a re-
port, which declared such to be Of bad
quality, and indigestible. Therefore, we may
conclude soup made from bones of meat and
poultry to be nothing more than the stone
soup of old, which, with plenty Of vegetables
and seasoning, made quite delicious rcpast
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-06-23

- Zeno, the philosopher, believed in an
inevitable destiny. His servant thought to
avail himself of this doctrine, and one day
while being beaten for theft exclaimed.
'Was not destined to .ob. .Ys., replied
..snc, and to ts corrtetsi'
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