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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16
The Progress Of Ohio.

A correspondent of tho Tribune,
who was one Of the guests in the late
"Grand" Railroad excursion, thus flat
teringly but trathfully, speaks Of the
progress Of our State:
"Finally we entered Ohio. What
a change!-as if coming from the des-
ert into the land of milk and honey.
Man and country change completely
their aspect--in intelligence, activity
teeming, expanding, in every direc-
tion filling the air. 1t was agreeable,
strengthening to breathe it. All is
growth, prosperity. The towns, the
villages along our road, are as many
beehives of an active, moving, orderly
population. Cleaner and more COM
Portable cars, filed from stations with
we'll dressed travellers. Everywhere
life in its better manifestation. Ohio
is the most glorious incarnation Of the
New World, is one of the most splen-
did fiuits of American liberty, OF free
Republican institutions. | have read
deal about the giant strokes with
which the State progresses but /
never imagined that those strokes were
of such a size. | 'never imagined,
even from what / saw in New Eng
land, or in the State ofNew York
old Europe being ont of the question
that Western civilization is SO ad'
vanced and SO symmetrical in all its
physical, material and mental cOndi
tions. Several inhabitants ,of the
State, farmers and mechanics, with
whom l conversed in tie cars, unani,
mously pointed with the greatest self
satisfaction and pride to the school
houses as the source of all the good
which astonlshed me. 1t was for the
first time in my life that met such
cicerones, and so unanimous in theil
explanation Of social wonders--ot
which the State of Ohio is the noblest
one. Old as l am | have not for a
long, long time, felt SO enthusiastic, SC
happy at the sight Of mans creative
activity in normal and healthy socia,
condTion--overy one speaking of free
soil, of human liberty, with that seri
Gus, deeply felt emotion, rc-echoins
the strongest convictions ola manly
copl =
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16
Putting OnAirs.

"EXCEss OF MANNERS sHoWETH A
WANT OF BREEDING" is very true pro.
verb. How infinitely better do all
sensible readers like the bluff, plain
and blunt character Of HoTspUR, than
that of the frivolous and fippantfop Of
which he so graphically discourses.
Especially dove despise these things
upon momentous and important oc-
casions. A would be refined lady,
not long since, in announcing the de-
mise Of a very near relative to us, said
that "his soul has took its flight. y
Our disgust at the studied yet IN.
grammatical speech, at such time,
was almost too great to bear. How
much more beautiful and effective
would have been the simple words
"he has goneF" Although we hold to
little fine talk in its time and season,
yet, when we see it made so common,
it only serves to disgust us, and we
are forced to exclaim with Sir PETER
TEAzLE, "d-n your sentiments"
At the season ola great revival late
lya pious and very Jealous deacon ac-
costed us one day in the height Of the
enthusiasm, and asked us if we had
heard of good news, touching a friend
of ours. We replied in the negative,
and desired to be enlightened.
"Why, he has found the pearl OF
great price," replied the deacon, with
a wise and ardent look.
"We hope that he will advertise it"
we said, $50 that the rightful owner
can recover it"
'Ah, you misunderstood me-" re-
turned the ambiguous pillar Of the
church, she has found the Saviour"
Then why couldn't you have said
so at first" we retorted.
This same old saint: about that time
accosted a new convert, and asked
him if he had found Him.
"Found whom9" queried the 9th
er.
"Hfm of Nazareth" replied the
deacon, "the Rock of Salvation--tht
Lamb that was slain-the blessed Re
deemer."
80, h6!" retorted the new convert
"now begin to take! If it is JEsU:
CHRIST you mean, | trust l have, tC
the Joy of my soul"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16
Eloquent and Patriotic.

Hon. GEORGE BANCROFT concluded
a short speech at Cincinnati, as fol-
lows
We celebrate the opening of the di-
rect communication between Balti-
more, Cincinnati and st. Louis. The
occasion is one of national interest
system Of roads binds indissolubly the
East and the West; the trio of cities
which are the fOrtresses of the Union
the brcakwater against which the
angry waves ofsedition shall dash on
ly to be driven back, are now as one
in commerce and culture in the arts
of life and the enjoyments ofsociety;
in enterprise and love Of country
How would Madison, who loved the
lJEilp. with such singleEsss Of afiec.
tiUu, that, afsOS Aonth, the word might
have been imprinted on his heart;
how would Madison have been glad
dened could he have lived to sec these
days And Washington, who, when
he last came to the West, crossed the
mountain by fatigue marches, bivouac-
king in the wilderness, and then slow
ly padding his way on the Ohio, how
would he have exnlted could he have
seen his great and cherished idea Of
an international highway carried out
with a perfection and convenience
which surpassed the powers of bis
century to imagine,-HOw Young
America is fulfilling that destiny
which her fathers manifestly designed
for her; she more and more subdues
nature and gives freedom to men,
Under her influence the world will be
united in peace and commerce, and
liberty be owned as the birthright Of
every nation oftho earth.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16
3flistellanroas 9rtitIts.
SIamdering the GirIs.

We clip the following villainously
abusive paragraph from the Horizon
Argus, as a good specimen of lima
tured lampooning. We don't endorse
the sentiments expressed-not at all.
ave are sorry to see the girls Of the
present day have such a tendency to
utter worthlessness ; growing more
anxious to become more fashionable
than good, more anxious to cultivate
their heels than their hearts, and to
encircle their legs with whalebone
rather than the brow with wreaths OF
love, kindness and beauty. AS gen
IaEql thing. those who are handsome
think they are lovely. Far rom ii.
When we, years agone, took one to be
Mrs. P. girls were girls. 1t was fun
to 60 q dozen miles afoot with mud
knee-doep to see them as you were
sure to find the clear girl: nature in
stead Of art, But now it is different.
The dentist supplies the teeth, "Uncle
Ned" the cotton, some optican the
eyes, and u skillful mechanic the legs
and arms, artist furnishes paint, u
yankee the hoops, some "French Mil
liner" gets up artificial maternal
fOunts, and the devil robs himself to
give them a disposition to lie, tattlo,
gossip, make mischief and kick up all
sorts of bObberys among people gen
orally. Vanity Of vanities saith the
preacher. We love the girls when
they act like girls, but this counter
felt article now being palmed off on
fashionable society is an intolerable
humbug.
What fun Adam must have had in
the garden before that long-tailed gen.
tleman introduced himself to mother
Eve, and what enjoyment our fore,
fathers have had in the halcyon days
of their boyhood, ere fashion plates
and folly made their appearance. o
girls, if you don't right about face,
! you never will find boys foolish
enough to pay five dollars q week for
| your board and find clothing to boot.
They can't stand it.
Our mother was girl once, but she
didn't lie about folks till her tongue
was blistered she did not make ma
wash the dishes till the grave gave hel
a glad resting place in its bosom shC
never made her poor old father curse
Ibis Maker as he ran from the sheriff
week in, and week out; she nevel
made her silver-haired patriarchs, al
ready blossomed ior the tomb, stanC
during church while she sat beside him
looking at the" himS," nor did she
wear a silk dress to the temple Of God
and have dirty petticoats beneath her
ample skirts, neither did she receive
favors and forget tO say thank you, at
least. But the girls nowadays do
They are neither fit for wives nor dc
they know enough for mothers.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16

world calls me a cold and calculating
man-perhaps lam so; but | had a
duty to perform to Him who had en-
trusted me with the happiness ofhis
blessed child; | have endeavored to
perform that trust faithfully-the die
tates ofpride may have been counter
balanced by a desire for my daugh-
.ters happiness. / choose You first
she has since voluntarily done so. |
know yourlife and habits-your means
and prospects you need tell me moth
ing. With your wife you receive an
ample fortune; the dutiful son and af-
fectionate brother cannot but make
"a good husband. But, stay, will be
with you in a moment" and he left
the lovers together.
"Tbe Eteg3 O. SyT9g Wla....Fse -5s;ittA
R was only to try your heart,
then, and thicken the plot" said Fer,
ris to the blushing girl.
AT this moment the door opened,
and the beggar entered, and stepped
up to Ferris and solicited charity
Annie rocoiled at first at the detected
appearance and poverty stricken looks
Of the intruder, while Ferris asked in
astonishment how he had gained en-
trance into the house. In a moment,
the figure rose to a stately height and
casting the disguise it had worn,
discovered the person OF Annie's IA
ther.
The astonishment ofthe lovers can
hardly be conceived.
81 had determined" said the fa-
ther, addressing Ferris, "after l had
otherwises proved your character, to
test one virtue, which of all Others is
the greatest-charity. And had you
failed in that, you would also have
failed with me in this puspose Of mar.
riagc. You were weighed in the bal
ance and not found wanting. Here sir,
is your first purse; it contained six dol
lars when you first gave it to the beg
gar in the street-it now contains 6
check for six thousand; and here is
your second, that contained five doll
ars, which is multiplied by thousands
Nay" said the old man, as Ferris
was aboutto object to it, "there is ne
need Of explanation-it is a fair busi
ness transaction"
This was, of course all mystery tt
Annie, but when explaiued,- added t.
| her love for her future husband.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16
FRENcn FAsn1oNs roR CnELpREN

FRENCH FASHIONS FOR CHILDREN.
The Spring costumes for children
are uncommonly pretty this year
bodied frocks, for little girls, will
be worn with a white chemisette, and
sleeve to match. For outdoor gar
ments, jackets made Of black silk, aud
sitting close to the figure, is the most
approved pattern. For very little
girls the mantalet tying behind is
in vogue. Upt to ten years they wear
Tuscan, Or grey, or brown fancy straw
hats. Over that age drawn bonnetS
are the most suitabe.--PariS Letter
Journal Commerce.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16

The following passage Of singular
splendor is from late Grafton by Hon,
Edward Everett:
What is it that gives vigor to the
civilization Of the present day, but the
world wide extension of commercial
intercourse, by which all the products
ofthe earth and Of the ocean, ofthe soil,
the mine, Of the loom, Of the forge, OF
bounteous nature, creative art and un-
tiring industry, are brought by the a.
gencies Of commerce into the univer-
sal market Of demand and supply!-
No matter in what region desirable
product is bestowed on man by a lib
eral Providence or fabricated by hu-
man skill. 1t may clothe the hills Of
China with its fragrant foilage--it
may glitter in the golden sands Of
Caliiornia-it may ripen and whiten
in the fertile plains ofthe sunny South
it may spring forth FROM the flying
shuttles ofManchegtor in England, or
Manchester in Amcrica--tho great
world magnet of commerce attracts it
alike, and gathers all upfor the SER
vice ofman.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16
gtIttteO Stories.
THE TWO PURSES.
LIFE AMONG THE BOSTON ARIsToCRACY.

LIFE AMONG THE BOSTON ARIsToCRAcY.
IT was a cold winter night, and the
winds whistled shrill through the bare
limbs of the giant trees that lined the
wall. The ground was covered with
&now, on whose surface the light OF
the moon fell with dazzling splendor,
studding the interested ground with
brilliant diamonds. AS the Old South
Clock struck nine, q young man,
wrapped in a cloak, sought the shade
a Of the large trees in the park, from
whence he watched the coming of nu-
merous carriage loads ofgaily dressed
people of both sexes, who entered one
of the princely houses on Beacon
street. Through the richly stained
glass windows, the gorgeous light
issued in a steady food, accompanied
by the thrilling tone of music from a
full band the house illuminated at
every point, seemed crowded with
gay and happy spirits. The stranger
still contemplated the scene-his
cloak, which had enveloped the lower
part of his features, had fallen; discov.
ering face of manly beauty, full
dark eye, with arching brows, and
short curling hair, as black as the ra
ven plumage, setting of to great ad
vantage his Grecian style Of feature
a becoming mouStache curled about
his mouth, giving decidedly classic IS,
appearance to his whole face. The
naval button on his cap showed thai
he belonged to that class Of our ma
tional defence.
"Shall Ienter," said he thought
fully to himself, "and feast my eye
on charms never can possesss Har'
fate, that l should be bound to tn
iron chains of poverty-yet am
man, and have soul as noble as tn
best of them. We will see; and cross
ing over to the gay scene, lie entere,
the ball room. He cast off his over
shoes, handed his coat and cloak +
the servant, unannounced, mingle,
with the beauty and fashion tha
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16
9ottrg,
WHAT'S TRUNIPS!

There orc so many cardstO play,
So many ways to choose,
In Love and Politics and War,
That forwarding our views
With ladies fair, with statesmen wise,
Or men oflesser bumps,
Before We lead our strongest suit
'Tis well to know what's trumps.
Once, worshipping at beauty's shrine
knott in bondage sweet,
And breathed my vows with eagcrncss,
And offered at her feet
My soul, well stored with Cupid's wealth
A love cemented lump;
A king of diamonds won the trick
My HEART was not trump.
Raving to SEQ my rival win
Upon single RUB,
As he played the. .DUoE with me,
followed with o CLUB.
Two days within station house
Rejecting ofmy sin,
found, as othefS FAY have done,
Clubs very seldom win.
Grown wise by sad experience,
1ceascd 10 DEAL with meIds;
sHuFFLED youthful follics off,
And TURNED Jack Of Spades,
Yot still find as dustis scarce
And smaller grow the Jumps,
That though the Spades an honest card,
tits not always trumps.
But o in world Of outside show,
Where mammon rules the throng:
To case the little jolts oflife,
And smoothly pass along;
To find Oh antidOte for care,
And stern misfortune's thumps,
One card is very sure to win;
DIAMONDS are always trumpsI
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16

'Oh, yes, Joe; my father is an old
mariner-a regular SALT why, l
never knew that, what service was he
in?' The whaling service. He
goes cruising around all night, and
in the morning, when he comes home,
he goes whaling the whole family,
from the old oman down, and boxes
the compass around the hired girls
ears.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16

1t is rumored that the last and la
test curiosity of the age has just been
received at the museum. 1t is the
gun with which the question is popped.
"A large supply will soon be manutac-
tured for the use of bashful young
men.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16

There is a girl in town whose lips
are SO sweet that they stick together
every morning, by the honey they dis
til, and she cannot open her mouth
until she has parted her lips with
silver knife. She will be a treasure
to her husband, not only on account Of
her sweetness, but because she can oc-
casionally keep her mouth shut.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16
The Pittsbnrgh Diapakeh. relales

The Pittsburgh Dispatch, relates
the following good story
A lawyer in a neighboring county
was called upon suddenly to attend a
wealthy farmer, after further medical
attendance was pronounced useless
He proceeded to draw up a will, in
accordance with the dying mans di-
rections, and both supposed the bust
ness concluded, when the lawyer rec
objected a fine tract of lard in the far
mer's possession which had not been
provided for, and remarked, "You
have forgotten that hundred acres Of
land in township; what dispo-
sition shall be made Of that!"
ooh! no." quickly replied the dy.
ing man, "I'll keep that myself
there's coal in it !"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-07-16

A young lady being asked why the
noun bachelor is singular, replied,
because it's very singular they don't
get married
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21

sEJ~ Goods of every descriTt ton are
~crowding into this city by every new ar
rival. Daring the past week, Mr.. l.. b.
KINNEY has received stacks and piles Of
New Goods which he is now opening at
his old stand, aud with the assistance Of
three or four clerks is busily engaged in
waiting upon his numerous cuStomers.-
Mr.. KINNEY is the pioneer merchant of
this city, and is prepared to ente into
competition for good bargains and low
prices with all n,w comers. His goods
have been selected with a view TO the
wants of the citizens of this country
Give him a call, and you will find his
goods right in both quality and price, and
the Proprietor himself an Accomplished
salesman and gentleman. Go in.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21

EE9% Mr.. III. T. CLARKE, has just re-
ceived, and now offers for sac at his
Warehouse near the landing, a choice lot
of Extra Fancy and Superine Flour,
which he will retail at from $1,000 to
$1,000, per Dbl. He is determined not
TO be undersold by his neighbors of the
Bluffs or Omaha. Call aud try him.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21
SPRING ARRiNGEMENT.

Regular Packet for Kansas Leavenworth,
Weston, st. Joseph, savannah, Iowa Poiut,
Nebraska Civ, Bellevue, Council
R'nffs, Omaha and Florence.
,G@N~~h THE new md elegant Pa ssenger
yfESs Steamer Florence, ] Throck-
- MOI ton, Master, j.. +. German,
Clerk, will her trips as a regnl T
packet in the above trade, on the opening of
navigationi il the spring, and will remain in it
throughout the season.
The Florence hayiRg been bniit under the
superintendent Of the unesrsignei, expressly
(. the trade is of extraordinary strength, and
well adapted to itin.eyery par ocular A rea-
sonable share of the patronage of shippers.
and the public generally. il respectfully soli-
cited. J. THROCKMORT N, Master.
25-s ]. +. GoRMAE, Clerk,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21
C0UNCIL Bluffs ADVERTISEMENTS.
Greene, wearo & Benton,

Greene, Wearo 81 Benton,
ID ANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE,
ID and Land Agents, Council Bluff, Iowa.
Notes and Bills collected and RENTED 10 any
part of the United States. Money received on
deposit, aud interest allowed. Eastern or
80 itiiern Drafts furnished in suns to suit PR
ch1sers. Land O1ce funds paid for Currency
or bills OF Exchange. Lelns effected on good
security. Taxes p9id, titles examined, aRl
Real Estate BIO ighs and sold o. Coninission.
Lands catered for settlers aud time givra for
payment. oflce opposite the Pacific House.
in west lower room of Land Once.
REFERENCES; +. s. JesIp & Co. W. j.
Barney & CO., Blukers, ID lbIq1e, Iowa; Coak,
x Sargent, Bankers, Davenport, Iowa Cll-
horton & Reno, Bankers, Iowa CITY, Iowa ;
Peoples Hank, New York City; Kc.chem,
Rogers & Bennett, Bakers, New York CITY ;
Selkon. WiLhers 4 Co. ashingtoa, ID. c.. ;
Hon. Chls. Mason, Com. OF Pltents, Wash
instoT, d.. c.; Hon. A. c. Dodge, S. U. y.
Burlington, Iowa. Hon. G. w. Jones, = u.
5, Dlblqle, iowa Hon. Joseph Williams,
Chief Justice, Mlscatiue, Iowa.
Council Bluffs, Oct. 23, lS4,i lift
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21

rJ~ The new and splendid Steamer
SILVER HEELs, is certainly the swiftest
boat on the Missouri river. She walks
up the rapid and turbid waters of this
stream like "a thing of life"
She left St. Joseph on last Monday
morning, at half past two o'clock-dis-
charged freight and passengers at all the
different points, and lost three and a half
hours at Iowa bar-tima out from St. Jo-
seph to Bellevue, one day and thirteen
hours.
She left St. LOUIS on Tuesday evening
10Th inst, at z o'clock p. M.-Lost one
day below st. Juseph-lay ten hours at
ST. Joseph, and out from St. Louis 10 this
city, but six and three fourths days. This
is the swiflest running up the Missouri
river on record,
We are obliged to the gentlemanly Cap.
tain and Clerk, for ST Louis papers up to
the 18th inst. After discharging freight
and pa sengers at this place, she proceed
cd to Omaha--and yesterday morning she
passed back ON her downward trip.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21

es9" There will be no religious SER
vice on next Sabbath evening, at the house
of the Rev. w. Hamilton, on account of
his having to fill IN appointment at Black
bird.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21
JOB WORK.
Re'igiOus Notice.

Quarterly Meeting, in connection with the
M. E. Church in Bellevue, May Odd and 18th.
Preaching by the Presiding Elder of the Dis
trict, Saturday evening and also on Sunday
morning, at half past ten o'clock, at the
school house.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21

Ee1- IF a mau dies, shall he live
again The flowers which spring TO
life and deck the p%rairies with their beau
ty, and delight and regale our senses
with their fragrance, after the blighting
frosts of cold and dreary winter have
passed away-answers, yes, The rolling
seasons, seed tiG,e and harvest, day and
night proclaim this mighty truth; and yet
the world is murmurlng still, "if a man
dies, shall he live again?" Nature in ev-
cry pulsation, answers, yes; man shall
live, though the foundation upon which
he built his hopes of happiness shall prove
the baseless fabric of q vision, and all his
bright and glowing anticipauons be blast
ed with the nildew of death-still he may
call upon Messrs. CLEARwArER WHITE
& SANDERS, a, their new Store in Belle
vue, and be accommodated with every
thing he may wish to purchase in the
way Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware.
Queensware, &C., &c..-See advertise
ment in another column,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21

eE1- Another good SHOEMAKER. would
find it to his in crest to locate in this city.
A good workman, who Is of industrious
and steady habi would do well and ac-
cumulate money fast.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21
ROBINSON U

THE undersigned having recently taken
IL and re6tted the above well-knowR aud
popular Public House, he trusts by the strict
stndious attention TO the wants OF his guests,
20 merit a liberal share Of pablic favor, conf
dehce and patronage. His table will be
spread with The hast the market alIards. aud
no pains will he spared to make his guests
agreeably at home and comfortable.
@. A. ROBINSON.
Council Bluffs, Iowa. nov 1871.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-21
Tootle e. Jackson,

FORWARDING & COMMISSION MER-
L. CHANTS, Council Bluffs CITY, Iowa.
Having a Large and Comnodiogs Warehouse
on the Levee at the Council Bluffs landing,
are now prepared TO receive and store, all
kinds Of merchlndise and produce, win receive
and pay charges on all kinds Of freigths so
that Steam Boats viii not be detained as they
have heen heretofore, in getting sons one 10
receive freight, when the c~onsiglees are absent.
RLrEREScEs; Livermoore & Cooley, s. G..
DAVE 4 Co. and Humphrey, Pitt & Tory, 81.
Louis, No. Tootle 4 Fairleigh, s.. Joseph,
No. y. 5. Chenewor,h n Co, Cincinnati Ohio'
w. f.. Coulbough, Burlington, Iowa. LIT