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, 1857-02-20
FEBRUARY 20, 1857.

The WASHINGTON MoNUNENr.-The
Huntsville Adrooatc relates the following
pleasing event:
A beautiful sight was presented on the
Public Square on the day Of the election.
Under the sole direction of Col. r. W. An
derson, the world wide philanthropist and
friend TO humanity, the girls Of the town,
with banners streaming, where formed into
Il procession-accompanied by the Rifles,
and martial music, they marched through
the town to the ballot box, where the flag
bearers deposited fifty cents each, in box
for the Washington Monument. The pro.
cession was headed with large hae, hay-
ing inscribed on it in golden letters, Jus
tice; Peace, and the Union forever"
There was flag for each State and Terri
tory ofihe Union The sight was pleas.
ing one-youth and beauty paying willing
homage TO the patriotism of Washington.
1t was bright oasis in the desert of party
bitterness. ..'
, 1857-02-20

Music IN A FAMILY Music in family
is means Of domestic cherfulness.
A musical family, in spite of cares, per-
plexities, or even Of trails, may be a cheer
ful family. Not gay, do we mean; for
there are many points Of difference between
cheerfulness and gayety, But cheerfnlness
in that sense ofthe term which implies good
spirits, and in which needless depression Of
spirits aud morbid melancholy ar kept out
Of the family. You can have the Sunshine
Of cheerfuluess in your house, in the most
rainy, cheerless, or wintry day that ever
was, ifyou can have music. 'Aa' o'sl
Music promotes good nature in afamily!2-
And in this world, where there is so much
evil nature manifested in o thousand ways,
and in the family sometimes as well as else,
where, anything which will promote good
nature is to be prized.9 ~ h'2Ha Of tIo74I9i
Who can be mad In the midst Of musiel-@
Or fret and scold with sweet sounds falling
upon his earsH Or keep up sour and sulky
manners when the very air around him is
blended with soft harmonyl l-
, 1857-02-20
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON TERRITORY, FRIDAY, FE

out his plans for the good Of the Territory,
mark him as the man for Congress, as Gov.
STEVENS is the man for his position. Look
ing at Kansas, Utah, New Mexico, and
Nebraska, and the difficulties in each and
all, we can turn to Washington Territory
with feeling of honest pride when we see
the honorable position she holds in the
minds of the members of Congress, and can
attribute the high stand she assumes to the
energetic action Of her Governor and pres
ent delegate.
The third Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday in January are set apart for
Territorial business, and our Territory will
come in for a good share of the work.
Gov. STEVENS has rather stumped the
members here in his Indian estimates, but
he rcW gel The appropriation. The Indian
department back up Gov. STEVENS to the
hub, since the military commander of the
Pacific has not succeeded in pulling his
tcOOl over the eyes Of the people. The
truth is beginning to be known, and Gov.
STEVENS is getting his need of praise
The action of Lieut.. Col. B. F. SHAW
during the Indian war has won for him the
highest encomiums Of praise. Col, SHAW
may rest assured that his services are not
forgotten by his countrymen, but that hon
orable mention is made of him, and his
name will go down to posterity in connec-
ton with the heroes of American history.
A reciprocity treaty is about being laid
before Congress, by Mr.. Marcy, between
the United States and the Sandwich
Islands, admitting all the products of that
country free, and giving free trade to oil
of our own articles of commerce This
treaty is drawn up with particular refer
ence TO the benefit of Washington and
Oregon. 1t is thought it will be ratified.
... Yours respectfully,
JAMES G. SWAN.
, 1857-02-20

"No | l HAVE NOT BEGUN TO FIGHr l"-
Such was the language of Paul Jones
when the British commander asked If be
had surrendered | Although his deck was
slippery with blood, his ship on fire, his
guns dismounted, and his colors shot away,
Paul Jones, with an immortal herolsm, kept
up the battlel "Do you surrender" shouts
the English captain, when he saw that the
colors Of the "Bon Homme Richard "
were gone from the mast head. There was
alull in the conflict for an instant
i4' "And the boldest held his breath" l.N
as Paul Jones, covered with blood and
powder stains, waved his sword and gave
his memorable answer: No! 4 haze
nOi begun to fghtg And the result was,
that the battle changed, and in few mo
ments the British flag struck her colors and
surrendered, and Paul Jones, leaping from
bis own sinking vessel, stood victorious
upon the royal deck !-ROehester American.
, 1857-02-20

SEEING THE ELEPHANT.-A friend tells
us of q rich incident that occurred the
other day in the courtroom at Frankfort,
in which the proVerblal attractions of the
elephant are very fOrcibly illustrated. II
seems that, on the day in question, a me-
nagerie was expected in the city, and the
people were naturally on the qui rire for
the approaching sights--an interest in
which, as the sequel shows, his Honor, the
Judge, keenly participated. Notwithstan-
ding, the court was held on that day. though
not exactly as usual. In the progress Of
the mornings business case Of continu-
ance arose, which the Judge was evidently
not at all inclined to favor His counter
ance, indeed, grew absolutely stern with
disfavor. The lawyer in charge, having
urged his peal with oil the ingenuity and
ability at his command, was at length in
the act of yielding the point in despair,
when brother lawyer, especially up to
SNUFF, rose and whispered into his ear that
the menagerie had arrived, and The elephant
tOONH sloim the rirer! The suggestion was
big with relief. Frightening with hope,
the willy lawyer at once drew himself up
deferentially,- and, addressing the court,
said: may it please your Honor l have
this moment learned that the Great Amer
lean Menagerie has reached this city, and
The Elephant lOiH Immediately saoim the Ken
tHcky rivsr! The people, am informed,
are already thronging upon the banks to
witness the extraordinary feat"
The bit was palpable The intelligence
of Buchanans election could hardly have
brought a more wonderful change in the
bearing Of his Honor. His stern counte-
nance at once relaxed into the most genial
complacency, and, in tone Of generous
excitement, he remarked; Gentlemen, l
grant this continuance, and adjourn the
court. l never haUe seen an elephant swim
river, and, as l am an old man, it isn't
likely that I'll ever have better opportu-
nifty" The last thing our friend saw Of the
court, it was making for the river at a
speed never contemplated by the Life In
surance Company. Verify there's no re.
sisting the elephantl-LOUisoitte Journal
, 1857-02-20

POPULAR DELUsIoNs.-That very loud
responses in church have any other effect
than that Of annoying the truly pious.
That there is any sense in preaching to
young men such hackneyed notices as "be
Industrious" be "enconomical, and be 'vir-
tuous" without showing them how, or prac-
tically encouraging them in such doctrines.
That a man in whom complacency and
self content peeps out constantly, is not q
snob and prig. .a.st
That we elevate ourselves by attempting
to bring down and dcpreciate those who
are above US. I,'s" W"
That other people and their private afi
fairs ever form the great staple OF conver'
sation among refined and popular educated
people. p" ..'a'.- ~
That a girl Of fifteen can make up fol
her general ignorance by inccssant gabble
That the having made fortune is
enough to entitle man to respect
That it is good taste to wear jewelry 10
profusion at breakfast or dinner.
That mouStache indicates want Of
brains.
, 1857-02-20

VEGErABLE,-Read what Captain JoI
Prcst, in his Wonderful Adventures,
says Of the Vegetable Kingdom!
The term egetable-sometime pronoun
ced vegetables probably derived from
the peculiar long and pointed form of this
description Of eSculents, hence originally
called wcdgeeatable, then vegetables, and
now refined into the present term.
Annual Towering plants resemble whales
as they come up to blow. - 4.
Flowers are very warlike in their disposi
ton, and ever armed with pistlS
They are migratory in their habits, fol
wherever they may winter they arc sure tc
leave in the spring; most of them are very
polite and full of boughs. ra. bril-.
Like dandies, the coating Of many trees
is their most valuable portion. Cork trees
aud boot trees, for instance.
Grain and seeds are not considered dan
gerous except when about to shoot. a
Several trees, like watch-dogs, are valued
mostly for their bark. .....
A little bark will make q rope, but il
takes large pile Of wood for cord
Though there are no vegetable beaux,
there are a number Of spruce trees. .
1t is considered only right and proper to
axtrees before you fell them.
Fruit trees have military characteristics
when young they are trained, they have
many kernels, and their shoots are straight
Grain must be treated like infants; when
the head bends it must be resorted to, to
fit it for use
Tares are mostly found with smaller
grains-which require sowing. f1sl9' f
Great indulgence in fruit is dangerous =
and too free use oft produce melancolic
effect. .
Old maids are fond ofpears- but cannot
endure any reference to dates. t'--
Sailors are attached to bays; oystermen
to beeches; love-siek maidens to pine. ION
, 1857-02-20

Death OF A CENrENARIAN.-Mrs. Mary
Bennett died, in the district Of Kinsington,
Philadelphia, at the advanced age Of IO2
years. The deceased was contemporary
Of Washington, Franklin, and the elder
Adams. She was woman grown at the
time the Declaration Of Independence was
made, and could doubtless have given much
important information to the local antigua
rian concerning the rise and progress Of
Philadelphia.
, 1857-02-20


MoLAssEs MADE FROM CoRN-The ColHm-
bia (Pa.) Spy, acknowledges the receipt
of sample Of what it considers very su-
perior molasses, manufactured by gen.
tleman near that place, from the Chinese
corn stalk. ...f ... ...... .
Bd- The NeD York Post learns tina somt
difficulties have sprung up between Mr.
James Colt and Colonel Samuel Colt, hil
brother, and that the former to enforce
his claims for $3.50, 900, has attached tbt
property Of the Colt Manufacturing Com
pany OF South Hartford, Conn, which vii
be contested in court Of law. The sud
den decease Of Mr.. Jocelyn, the Treasurer
of the company, has, 10 the absence Of the
Colonel, created some impedimeht in the
management Of the company. '-' ~ '~' p ."
, 1857-02-20

A AKANsAs-SHRlEKER ATTACHING NEGROES.
We copy the following from the PrOei-
deHce Post:
A manufacturing firm in this city, the
members Of which are loudly proclaiming
their love offreedom, and are battling werm-
ly for the republicans on account of their
hatred of slavery. men who so about char
ging democrats with being pro-slavery men,
during the present season have secured Q
debt 10 the South by attaching negroes and
selling them at auction under an execution
and now have in their treasury the proceeds
of sale Of negroes Oh, what beautie'
your screechers for freedom really are
, 1857-02-20
1Sy- The Astor Library In New Yor

D@- The Astor Library in New York,
the bequest Of the late John Jacob Astor,
is to be duplicated by his son, w. B. Astor
A building similar to the one which already
ornaments Lafayette place, is being erected
on the adjoining ground. Mr.. AstOr gives
$500, 900 to the new library building-the
site alone being valued at $4,000. When
completed, the two together will make one
Of the finest repositories of literature in the
country.
, 1857-02-20

BRIDoiNG THE 0Hfo.-Thc Cincinnati
EHquirtr thus notices the progress Of the
work on the bridge which Is to span the
Ohio river at that point. 1t says suoi
"At last bottom has been reached on
this side, and already some six tiers Of
heavy timbers have been laid down. -Four
more layers remain to be placed in posi-
ton before the stone work will be com
menced About eighty hands nre CON
stanily employed in this part of the work,
and it is confidently expected that every
thing will be in readiness for laying the
first corner Of masonry toward the close Of
the next week. The immense pumps used
for keeping the excavation clear Of water
areIWorked by chains contested with lhe
engines OF the steamer Champion No. l,
which lays close to the landing. They are
quite successful in their operations, no diff
Guilty being now experienced by the work
men from the flow of water. The Eerk,
therefore, on this side may justly be said
to progress rapidly.
The scene on the Covington landing Is
most active one. Here, the work Is much
further advanced, the timbers being ell in
place, and two courses of heavy masonry
already laid down. Anticipating rise,
the contractors have built around the
work q Golfer dam, completely waterproof.
This will enable the work atl this point TO
progress, even though arise should occur
in the river. A large number Of stone
cutters are busy at work, shaping huge
masses of rock to suit the purposes Of the
masons, who, on their part are making all
diigent haste with their operations. II
the river should continue low for any length
of time, the piers will be built 50 as to
reach far above high water mark this
season. As tits, the work goes brAvely
on. 1auH- 1a- H1 Alipli Ydi liiF sJn9q
, 1857-02-20

pS Near Firth, South Carolina, a crop
is about to be gathered Of four acres of sun
flowers. The seed will be used for oil, and
to feed cattle and poultry, as in the south
of France; but the chief object is to obtain
the fibre of the stalks for paper making
If the cultivation succeeds, IL is expected
to supply abundant materials for fine wri'
ting and printing paper, as well as fine
and coarse for paper hanging.
, 1857-02-20

NEW METHOD OF PREVENTING BURGLARY
AO FIRE-A Mr.. Burgess, Of London, has
;%'ented an ingenious contrivance for warn
ug the occupants of dwelling in case Of
Hglary or fire. 1t consists of a spring
Sivueealed S.a, in any door, window, shutter, or
%sS s.1 70 which it may be thought proper to
6Sppy 6ppy y, and is so arranged that when any
s!arlous attempt is made, an electric
Suis S.S Is completed, which causes an alarm
y SS,t ~ 70 ring in the bed room Of the master
~ y tpe @ house. Even FIRE will find it difficult
A., a oteak out without leave and in the
~: ulne, the circuit can I've shut off by
'ufnlng handle. =
, 1857-02-20

sS> Young gentlemen, given to prOmsn-
aiding with ladies, now wear a light strip
Of steel, stitched in the outer seam Of their
pantaloons from the knee down This pro
vents entirely the excoriation Of the skin
from the friction of the ladies hoops
Without sucha protection, walk Of q
mile or two, arm in arm, is sufficient to "es-
tablish raw" on the masculine leg.-EI
change
, 1857-02-20
p 0 ogGaRa
From the Memphis Bulletin.
I am Sad-ThOu art not Here.

DEDICATED TO MRS. N. s. H.
,Tis morn-the cool breeze seems to bring
JOY, health and freshness on its wing ;
Bright flowers, to me all strange and new.
And rlittering in the early dew;
And perfumes rise from every grove.
As incense to the clouds that move
Like spirits DER yon welkin clcar,--
But am sad-THoU ART NOT HERE.
'Tis morn-a calm uni ken sleep
Is on the waves Of the deep,
A soft breeze, like fairy DREAM
Is floating Ger wood and stream; .,
And many broad magnolia flower,
Within its shadOwy woodland bower, r
Is cleaning like lonely STAR
But am sad-THou ART AFFAIR.
'Tis e'er on earth the sunset skies
Arc painting their own Eden dies;
The stars come down in glittering glow,
Like blossoms in the waves below;
And like some unseen spirit, the breeze
Seems lingering around the forest trees,
Breathing its music round the spot
But am sad SIZE THEE NOT.
IT'S midnight-with soothing spell
The far tones Of the ocean swell
Soft as a mothers cadence mild,
Low bending DER her sleeping child
And on each wandering breeze is beard
The rich notes Of the mocking bird,
In many wild and vondrous lay
But am sad-THoU ART AWAY.
! sink in dreams ever sweet and dear,
Thy own dear voice Is in my ear,
Around my neck thy tresses twine,
Thy own soft lips to mine are pressed.
Thy head is pillOwed on my breast.
Oil have all my heart holds dear,
I'm am happy--THoU ART HERE.
, 1857-02-20

p1- A gentleman, residing thirty miles
west Of San Antonio, Texas, has a live
vol, eight months old, which attends bis
stock Of sheep in the same manner as a
shepherds dog, going out with them in the
morning and returning with them at night.
He was captured when young, and has been
trained with the sheep. The millennium ap-
proaches. ~. --.-..- -- .-I-. J
, 1857-02-20

"a The President has caused to be
submitted to the Government of New Ora
NADIA formal proposition for the concess-
ion 10 the United States of the municipal
control of the Panama Railroad route, the
cities of AspinBall and Panama, and a
strip of territory. through which the road
runs, sufficiently wide to insure the protec-
tion of the route from future violence.
, 1857-02-20

A REMARKABIE MAN.-Our city con-
tainS one Of the most remarkable men that
We have seen for long time. He is over
lO4 years of age and his mind does not
aPPear 10 be the least impaired, as he con
verses freely upon the different subjects,
more especially of our revolution, in which
os figured extensively. His name is John
shenandoah O'Brien. He is half Indian,
AIge and well proportioned, possessed of a
robust and powerful constitution. He
participated in the battles Of Brandywine,
iOrk, Trenton and Germantown, and in
lAe former he received a severe bayonet
wound the marks of which are visible on
als breast The united tribes of Stock
onoge and Drotbertown were led by him
% the field under the command Of Gen.
OFoWn'- Wilmington Republican.
, 1857-02-20

p@- They have mammoth cotton gin
in New Orleans. II has one hundred and
twenty saws, with the main pulley in the
center, and calculated to gin fifteen bales
of cotton a day. One negro viii be able
to feed, aud there is no doubt but 1t will
come into universal use. The gin has been
tested at the factory, and worked admir-
ably.
, 1857-02-20

UNFonUxArE IMrArIoN.-The widow q
an eminent composer having stated upon
the tomb Of her husband, that ''he has len
this life aud gone to that blessed1place
where only his music can be gexceedsdss
the mourning relic Of famous pyroteehnlst
adopted the same idea, and caused 70 be
Inscribed on the marble slab: ''He Is gone
to that blessed place where only his ire
works can be exceeded" b sToiill
, 1857-02-20

LITERARY CUFIOsTYe-Fhe editor Of the
Nashville Patriot has been lshowaa copy
of the Kentucky English grammar. printed
at Lexington, Kentneky, byoJOhn Brad
ford, in 1871. There is no doubt Of is
being one of the 6st books. and ths frst
grammar printed Wssl Of the ,Ansghsay
mountains '9 iar sd 70 bi1l
, 1857-02-20

DEEPENING OF THE MISSISSIPPI = The
contracts for deepening the Missippi river
were concluded on the l4th Of December,
in Washington, with Messrs. Craig and
Rigion, of Newport, Kentucky. They con-
tract to execute the work aud maintain it
for four years and half, for $500, 900.
, 1857-02-20

INTER OFFICIAL CoURrEsIEs.- s.-Lieut. John
rogers in charge of the United States
oeOring Straits Surveying expedition, hav-
ng extended certain courtesies to Russian
Vncers, was presented at San Francisco,
VI his return homeward with q sword Of
considerable value and exquisite finish.
, 1857-02-20

B6r Some editor says that the destiny
Of the world hangs on the smallest triAes,
A little milf between Charles Bonaparte
and his love Eititia might have broken of
a marriage which gave birth to Napoleon
and the battle Of Waterloo. To which The
Chieago AdrertissT says: Jf si o ao4l
Eyes, that is the fact. Suppose q little
milf had taken place between, Adam and
Evei What thenH" s''D'A i0' '''N'D'l
, 1857-02-20

POPULAR DELusoNs,- q man can
write readable article before be under
stands grammar, pdnctuationj Of the art of
prepar- ing NJ. s. for the pfessl 30 ll--9d
, 1857-02-20

~ 1t is estimated that the expenses
Of the late Presidential canvass will exceed
twenty-five millions of dollars.
, 1857-02-20
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i don't know as it concerns YOU
whether love or ambition prompted me-
to secure the hand of the rich C0lenel
Belmont; but ! am frank to say that it
was not love which lei me to marry a
man Old enough 10 lie my ftther,' said
Cora, haughtily. And you will ob'ge
me by restraining your sickly sentiment
talism whenever you are in nay presence,
especially while in my own house
Your wishes shall be my NV, replied
Amy, rising to %: but staad scream
arrested her steps, ard she sprang to
Cora sassistance as she fell ta.nting to
the door.
Let her take care Of herself, fead that.
she is !'said 4 voice hoarsc with suppress
cd passion.
Amy, aHrightod, looked in the lirec-
ton Of the voice, and there in an opposite
doorway, stood CJ!oucl Belmont, his
brow painfully contracted. Amy shuJ-
aaring besought his help for Cora, but
he turned away with smothered imprc-
cation upon his lins,
Oh, Cora, what misery you have
brought upon yoursolfn slb5ed Amy.
as she batasd and cha'cd the inanimate
form before h2r. How gladly would
| take the burden from you, and restore
to you yaar hasbanls loee and conf
lence
WeeAs passed and yat Amy fingered
By the dsida of Mrs. B mont. The