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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-14

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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-14

This incompatible Liniment, upon which tbs
great mass of the afic ted Of all lands now niy
for relief from the pangs Of rheumatism, Neu-
rsgia, Gout, Eryspelas, ANGER, Scrofula, Sprains
Bruises, Burns, Scads. and all cutanoous diseases,
is rapidly supervising all similar preparations.
The pfopr ietors give for the encouragement OF
sufferers, the following memorandum Of few OF
the wonderful cures effected by il during tho past
few months. Certificates from the parties named
are in the possession Of the propiieiors, but their
length PIE ;ludes the publication Of all but few.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
Predictions for this Year.

The following sagacious predictions
are made Tor the year 1858:
Through the whole course of this
year, when the moon wanes. the ni6bt
viii grow dark
On several occasions during the year
the sun will rise before certain people
discover it, and set before they have
finished their day ; work.
1t is quite likely that when there il no
business doing, many will be heard to
complain OF hard times, but it Is equally
certain that all who hang themselves
will escape starvation.
II busllcs and hoops got of fashion
d church pew will hold more than three
ladies'.
There will be many eclipses Of virtue
some visible. some invisible.
Many delicate ladies, whom no ono
would suspect, will be kissed without
telling their ma'ma's.
If the incumbent of fat office dies
there will be dozen feet ready to ster
into one pair Of shoes.
There will be more books published
than will find buyers.
liza young lady should happen to blush
she will be apt to get red in the face
without the use Of paint if she dreams
loi young nan three nights in success.
sion, it wills d sign Of something II
she dreams Of him four times or has q
toothache, it is ten to one she will be q
long time getting either out of her head.
l Dinner and entertainments will be
given to those who have plenty to eat at
nome, and the poor will receive much ad-
wee gratis, legal and medical excepted.
- !, He who marries this year will run q
sseat risk, especially if he does it in q
Tgreat hurry.
lie who steals watch, gives tattlers
occasion to gossip, and will be apt to in
golve himself and pride in disagreeable
relations.
Many young ladies who hope for it
but little expect it, will be married
and many confdentiaIly anticipating tn,
glorious consumation will be doomed tt
wait another year.
Finally, there exists but little doubt
that this will be most wonderful wear
surprising in interest all that have pre-
ceded it.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12

swimmer, he was enabled to remain un-
der water for considerable length of
time, and naturally supposed that on see
ing him plunge in, she would either swoon,
or if too strong minded for that, run for
assistance. I'll either case, he would
have ample time to escape unseen, and
yet place his death beyond doubt by
having an eyewitness to his demise.
When he rose to the surface one glance
satisfied him that his ruse had succeeded,
and striking out for the opposite shore
soon left far behind all those scenes
which he could not but regret, but fully
resolved never to revisit until his object
was accomplished.
He established himself in the city o.
G-, and as time progressed, he
kept pace with it, and at the time Of biz
second appearance on the stage, as re
lated above, he had amassed fortune
and had occupied the high station tc
which his natural abilities entitled him
Need we add that he and Blanche
were married. and happiness again re
stored to the reunited family
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
Prepare to Laugh.

Squire G.. tells the following good
Hoosler yarn, demonstrative of the pow
er of music over the mind.
Some years ago, tall, gaunt, knock.
kneed, redheaded, cross eyed lummix of
a Hoosier, who was a hunter of the cIas
sical Wabash, conceived the idea Of
making visit to the home of his pro!
geniture in old Kaintucky. He did SO
-ranted round amongst the girls some,
and was of course, from his native im-
pudence and unearthly ugliness, the,
observed of all Observers One morn
ing the whole neighborhood was aston
ished with the news that the ugly Hoos-
ier had eloped with Mrs. B., and mother
of half dozen little BIS. For two long
years the disconsolate husband mourned
over his untoward bereavement at the
end of that period, however, to his utter
astonishment one day, in popped Mrs B.,
looking as bright and rosy as ever. Af-
ter the first joyful greeting was over,
s9pnss i11arsd r thals hal addressed ld his tFpant
Nancy, how could you take up with
that onarthly ugly Hoosier, and leave me
and the chileren all forlorn, as you did ?''
" Well, Josh" said Nancy, "That thar
tarnal ugply critter from Indiranny, was
leetle the best whistler | ever heard
on. You know I was always fond of
good whistlin fused to think you could
whistle some, but / never heard whistlin
as is whistlin till | met that ar Wabash
fellar. He just whistled my senses clean
away. and l follered him on that account.
A short time ago, however, he caught
the measels, and they split his whistlin
forever-the charm was broken, and SO l
to come back to you, but, o
Josh that Hossier was the awfullest
that ever puckered n
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
A Remarkable Woman.

Several very interesting incidents are
related of Mrs. Esther Harris. the wife
of John Harris, the first settler on the
site of Harrisbqrgh, which proves her to
have possessed remarkable courage and
determination. The following we find
IN Rupy's History of Dauphin County
F" The Mansion House, Situated on the
river bank, was surrounded by q stock
ade for security against the Indians.
An English officer was one night at the
house, when, by accident, the gate of the
stockade was left unfastened. The off
Ger, clothed in his regimentaIs, was seat
ed with Mr.. Harris and his wife at the
table. An Indian entered the door OF
the stockade, and thrust his rife through
one of the PORTFOLIOS of the house, and, It
IS supposed, pointed it at the officer.
The night being damp, the gun simply
flashed. Instantly Mrs. Harris blew out
the candle, to prevent the Indian aiming
a second time, and he retreated.
" 1t has been observed that John Har-
ris kept articles for trade with the In
dlans. At one period, Mrs. Harris had
an Irish girl in her employ. On one oc.
caslon she was sent up stairs for some
purpose and she took with her piece
OF lighted candle without candlestick
The girl soon came down without o can
die, and on Mrs. Fl. asking what she
had done with it, she said she had stuck
1t into barrel Of farseed. This, how
ever, happened to be barrel of powder.
Mrs. Harris Instantly rose, and without
saying q word for fear of alarming the
girl, went up stairs, and advancing to
the barrel, cautiously placed her hands
under the candle, and lifted it ont, and
then coolly reproved the girl for her
carelessness. These occurrences proved
her to have been well fitted for the life
of pioneer.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
The Shirt Of ,7a-

When the news of the fall of Ticonder
oga reached Exeter, John Langdon, WIT
was the speaker of the Provincial Legis
lature OF New Hampshire, then in session
seeing the public credit exhausted, and
his com-patriots discouraged, rose and
said:
| have thousand dollars in money
will pledge my plate for three thousand
more, ! have 70 hogsheads of Tobago
rum, which will be sold for the most it
will bring. These are at the service Of
the State. # we succeed in defending
our fresides and homes, Emsy be remu
nerated if we do not, then the property
will be Of no value to me. Our friend
Stark, who SO nobly maintained the hon
or Of our State at Bunker hill, may safe
ly be entrusted with the honor of the en-
terprise, and we will check the progress
OF Burgoyne.
1t is well known that this noble offer
sprang from the gallant little army Of
Stark's that covered itself with glory at
Bennington. These were the deeds that
make our history venerable, and conse--
Grated the Revolution.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
Our Sfrap 8ook
Witchcraft.

In the course OF the century during
which this fearful persecution was at its
height in Germany from 1880 to 1890
it is calculated that more than 100000
individuals, nine tenths Of whom were
women were its victims. 70 the honor
of humanity, be it said, some voices were
raised against this blood thirsty practice,
but they were drowned in the general
clamor. In every part OF Germany,
Protestant or Catholic, the same atroci
ties were committed. At length. in the
year 1851, the noble hearted Count Fred
erick Stein, himself q member Of the or,
der Of Jesuits--an order which had been
among the most violent denouncers Of
sorcery- ventured to step boldly forward
and declare that, among the many whom
he had accompanied to the scaffold, there
was not one whom he could confidently
declare guilty. Treat me so, he added
treat in this manner the judges Of the
heads of the church. subject us to the
same tortures, and see if you will not
discover sorcerers in US ALL" Despite
this burst of generous indignation, it was
not till 1640 that this incomprehensible
insanity began to abate. The last so
called witch burnt in the German empire,
was nun, aged seventy, in the year
1749, at Berg. But at Glarus, in Ger
man Switzerland, an execution of simi-
lar nature took place as late as 1894
This time the victim was servant girl
accused of having practiced diabolical
arts to lame the child Of her employers.
Germany, indeed, seemed to live in ap
atmosphere Of sorcery. The ground
which Faith had lost, Superstition made
| her own
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
Gait an Indication of Character.

observing persons move slow-their
heads move alternately from side to side,
while they occasionally stop and turn
round. Careful persons lift their feet
high, and place them down fat and firm.
Sometimes they stoop down, pick up some
little obstruction, and place it quietly by
the side Of the way. Calculating persons
generally walk with their hands in their
pockets, and their heads slightly inclined.
Modest persons generally step softly, for
fear of being observed. Timid persons
often step off from sidewalk, on meet
ing another, and always 20 around a
stone instead Of stepping oyer it. Wide
awake persons toe out. and have a
long swing to their arms, while their
hands shake about miscellaneously.-
Careless persons are forever stubbing
their toes. Lazy persons scrape about
loosely, with their heels, and are first on
one side of the walk then the other
Very strong minded persons have their
toes directly in front of them, and have
2 kind Of stamp movement. Unstable
persons walk slow and fast by turns
Venturous persons try all roads, fre.
quently climb the fences instead of going
through the gate, and never let down a
bar. One idea persons and very selfish
ones " toe in" Gross persons are apt to
hit their knees together. Good natured
persons snap their thumb and finger eve
ry few steps. Fun-leving persons have a
kind Of Jig movement.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
The Watch Trade,

1t takes cute chap to get ahead Of q
real live Yankee in the way of trade
and when I" Greek meets Greek" then the
i" tug of war does come" For example
take the following description Of young
down casters first adventure after arriv-
ing in Bosting."
/" Nothing happened worth mentioning
on the road, nor till next morning, after
I got here, and put up in Elm street.
then got off my watch pretty curiously,
as you shall be informed. was down in
the bar-room, and thought it well enough
to look pretty considerable smart, and
now and then compared my watch with
the clock ia the bar, and found it as near
right as it ever was-when a fellow STEP
ped up to ne and asked how I'd trade :?
Ssys ], for what? And says he, for your
watch. And says I, any way that'll be
q fair shake. Upon that, says he, I'll
Civ you aay watch and FIVE dollars. Says
|, it's done. He gave me FIVE dollars,
and | gave him my watch. Now, says l,
give me your watch, and says he, with a
loud laugh, ha'nt got none-and that
kind @ turned the laugh on me. Thinks
|, let them laugh that lose, Soon as the
laugh was pretty well oyer, the fellow
thought he'd try the watch to his ear
Why, says he, it don't go, No, says |,
not without its carried-then began to
laugh. He tried to open it, but conldn't
stir it a hair, and broke his thumb nail
into the bargain. Won't she open says
he. Notas | knows on, says l. Then
the laugh seemed to take another turn.
Don't you think 7 got off old Brittania
pretty we'll, considering q
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
Good Old Times.

Uncle Alick Gould, of Verona, N. J.
tells the following story
" Them ancestors Of our'n didn,t d.
nothing Railways. But there's an awfu'
faIlin' off since them times. Why, IN
my time when I was boy, things went
on more economical than now. We all
work'd. Ny work was to take care o.
the hens and ehickings, dad is famous
for his handling Of the alphahetA and mi
tell yer how | raised 'em. You know
Use very thinkin' child, alas a thinkin!
'cept when Use sleep. Well, it came to
me one night to raise big lot of chick
ings from one hen, and III tell Won how
| did it. | took an old whisky barrel
and filled it up with fresh eggs, and then
put 1T oa the south side of the barn. with
some horse manure around it. and then
set the cla hen on the pung hole. The
old critter kept her sittin' ,sahd In three
weeks | head a little peep Then |
put my ear to the spigot, when the peep.
in growed like swarm of bees. | didn't
say anything 70 the folks about the
Matching, for they'd all the time told me
| was q r2i, but the next mornin' |
knocked tho head out of the barrel, and
covered tbe barn floor, two deep, all
over with chiekings. Now, you may
laugh as nSch as you please, but it's
true
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
4 little nonsense, now and tllen
Is relished by the wisest men.
A Kentucky Egg-Eater.

Among the prisoners ush,red before
Judge Prepun this morning. was a tan
robust, big-boned Kentuckian. from the
vicinity Of Casseyville. He is evidently
descendant Of the pure old Kentucky
stock-stout as a lion, fearless as
knight, and as independent as a freeman
dare be. He was charged with disord
erly conduct, slashiug around in an
eating and drinking house, and arrested
him to preserve the peace.
" hat have you to say to this charge ?''
asked the Court,
!. A might, that's sartin," replied the
prisoner. You see, Squire, I'm stran.
ger here, FROM away down in old Ken
tuck, an | haint larned yer ways. Shall
l tell you how was cotched q
We will listen to you" remarked the
Judge, who saw he had character be.
fore him, and disposed to let him have
vent.
Il go FIVE that you're trump re-
piled Kentucky. But that's neither
here nor thar. I'm to tell you how
was cotched."
That's it."
wal, Squlre. cum to town yester-
day. | 'spected not to stop long, so |
didn't go to nary tavern. [ got kind
hungry though, SO ! made a lunge for
eatin' house. | sot down to the table.
an axed for dozen an half of eggs
an the critter who waited on the custom
ers opened his eyes, grinned an then
Iotched EN- to me. They was good, but
| wanted little mixture. called for
cold beefsteak-cold, Squire, kase it's
agIn my constitutional principles to eat
meat hot"
The fellow grinned and said they
hadn't got none. That kind liled me
but | kept my temper, and ordered
another dozen and half of eggs. The
chap snickered and said, 1--WE amt
got no more eggs, old Kentuck-you've
eat 'em all up" That sat me to billin',
and ! just squashed things for a while.
That's the hull on it, Squire, sure as I'm
from old Kain tuck.
Then you considered yourself ag-
grived by the last remark of the waiter :"
Just so.'
or fried 2"
Fried, Squire, all the time fried
Billed eggs, specially when they're hard,
don't sit well on feller's stomach, q -
Can Iyou eat three dozen of eggs at
one meal"
Jist like knife, an throw the shells
in. All l ak is to have 'em fried"
" You must be fond of eggs"
Now hush, Squire, you're tochin' me
on tender pint.'
" Is it your practice to squash things
when you get riled. 2"
Not commonly. I'll tell you what il
are, Squire, this is the first time in nv
mortal days that I was ever looked in.
Let me off, an I'm off for old Kentuck
like streak"
"You are, eh 2"
Sartin' as I'm from old Kentuck"
"And you will eat no more of our
eggs?"
Darn the one. Squire"
Then take your hat and leave.4
You're a hoss-old Kaintuck for.
ever" yelled the Kentucky egg eater,
as he strutted out of the court room with
the air of prince, and amidst the hearty
laughter of all who had witnessed his
trial.-Cincjanati Times.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
ngl In old times Christian or Baptis-

nsl In old times Christian or Baptis
NAL names had each distinct meaning
and when parents named taeir children
they in manner, gave them With the
names the characters which these repre-
sented in the popular esteem. Thus Of
LADIES NAMES.
Mary, Maria, Marie, (French) signify
exalted. According to some, Mary
means lady of the sea. Martha inter.
preted, is bitterness Isabel signifies
lovely Julia and Juliet, soft-haired
Gertrude, all truth Eleanor, all fruitful
Ellen-.originally the Greek Helen
signifies aIlaring, though, according to
the Greek authors, it means one who
pities. The Interpretation of Caroline
is regal that Of Charlotte, is queen !;
Elizabeth and Eliza signify true; Clara,
bright, or clear-eyed Agnes, chaste !;
Amanda, amiable Laura, laurel Edith,
joyous; Olivia, peace; Phoebe, light Of
life; Grace, favor Sarah, or sally, a
princess Sophia, wisdom Amelia, Amy,
beloved Matilda, uoble maid Pauline.
little one Margaret, pearl; Rebecca,
plump; Hannah, Ann, and Nancy, ali
OF which are Of the same original name,
Interpreted, mean grace or kind. Jane
signifies dignity ; Ida, the morning star !;
Lucy, brightness of aspect Louisa, or
Louise, one who protects Emma, ten
der Oatharine, pure Frances, ror Fanny
fraDk or free Lydia, severe Minerva
chaste. fsa As4r
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12

""My son, would you suppose that
the Lords prayer could be engraved in a
space no larger than the area Of half
dime I"
We'll yes, father, if half dime is as
large in everybody's eyes as it is in yours
] think there would be no difficulty in
putting it on about four times. y
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
They tell me of a Brother.
BY XENErTH

They tell me Of brotk.ns
A bright haired little ui.s,
Whose tiny feet grew wsir..
Ere life had scarce beg1s
Whose little hand, yet graspi..
Its gathered buds, grew chill.
While the pale, meek eyelids ,,ssied
In slumber strange and tc.l.
Ihsy Toll me that they b2s,
Upon the green hills breea.
Mid the yellow leaves of hcsufnn.
In quietness to rest;
With the fair blue sky above him,
And the tall trees whispering nigh,
And the chime of distant waters
On the soft wind floating by.
Ineyer saw that brother,
Yet with me, vague and lone, -
Has ever been the consciousness
OF something loved and flown;
Of bright link and golden,
Mysteriously riven
From that which bound to earth, and placed
In that aclicb leads to Heavea.
never saw that brother;
Yet, ever lowering near,
Has seemed the brooding presence
OF one unseen, yet dear;
A touch is on my temples,
A breath my cheek upon,
A soft hand trembles in my own
An instant, and is gone.
In the dewy hours of morning,
Ia the moens effulgent light,
IN the quiet calm of evening,
In the holy hush of night,
A gentle glance seemed beeming
On me With Light divine;
And need no voice to tell ~.
Sweet brother, it is tx 9
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
THE MOTHER TO THR BRIDE.

$50, dearest one my selfish lone shall never pale
thy check.
Not cen mothers fears for thee will in sadness
speak
Yet how can with GOODNESS check the burning tears
that start
Hast thou not turned from me to dwell with anoth-
ers heartl
think of earlier brighter days, when first my lips
were pressed
Upon thy baby brow, whilst thou lay helpless on my
breast
In fancy still see thine eye uplifted to my face,
hear thy lsping tones, and mark with joy thy
childish grace.
Zen then knew it would be thus--I thought een
In that hour.
Another would its perfumes steal when had reared
the flower;
And vet will not breathe sigh-how can dare
repine.
by mine. Y
mothers love! thou knowest not how much o.
feeling lies,
In those sweet words the hopes the fears the daily
strengthening ties
II lines yet the infant draws it earliest vita
breath,
And dies but when the mothers heart chills in the
grasp of death.
VIII he in whose fond arms thou seekest thine all
earthly bliss,
Fer feel love untirng, deep, and free from self as
this7
All, no a husbands tenderness thy gentle hear
may prove,
But never, never wilt thou meet again mother
love.
My love to thee must ever be fond as in years gon,
by.
While to thy heart shall be like dream of memo
ry.
Dearest farewell may angel hosts their virgils ee
thee keep;
How can speak that fearful word, farewell anC
yetnot weep"
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12

s@r Pa, didn't you whip me for biting
Tommy r. Yes my child, for you hurt
him very much" Well, then pa, you
ought to whip mas music teacher, too,
for he bit her yesterday right in the
mouth and | know it hurt her, because
she put her arms around his neck, and
tried to choke him."
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12

ns+ The Plain Dealer says the city Of
the Saints is left to the three thousand
soldiers, and about one hundred male
Mormons. Think of it. A city without
a woman in it First, from thirty to
forty women to each man, then none
Nine comfnandmente is enough for them
now Z.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12

sS- A new stove has been inyented
Tor the comfort Of travellers tbs to be
put under the feet, with a mustard BIAS
ter on the head. which goes through the
whole system.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
single Blessedness--A Picture.
By MARY A. KEABLEs.

By MARY A. KEABLEs
He sits in his lonely sanctum,
And tips in his broken chair;
His feet are upon the mantle-shelf.
Uncombed his tangled hair.
He's certainly out of humor,
Yet so he is all his life,
And that is nothing uncommon
With fellow who has no wife,
His toes are out to tho weather,
And his knees and elbows too;
The buttons are off of his dicky,
Although it is almost new.
He's haggard and ragged and lazy,
He's miserably lonely and blue,
He's fretting and scolding and fretting,
What else could bachelor dol
Cobwebs fastening the windows,
And cobwebs arching the door,
His best suit of broadcloth lying
Upon the coal sanded floor;
everything all IN confusion,
Breakfast all tardy and cold,
The fires fizzing and dying,
And bachelors beginning to scold,
Hang it confound it blame it
No mortal is bothered like me-
The cream is sour, the biscuit like lead
No butter! oh fiddle-de-de!
The knives are all rust, the plates all dust,
And nothing is fit to be seen
The bachelor gives the poor table toss,
And breaks two or three cups in his spleen
Poor bachelor, lonely and drear,
Kind lady oh pity him-dol
His clouds may be turned into sunshine,
And his thorns into roses by you;
He's bashful, 'tis surely the reason
He's leading this miserable life;
So I'll act as his intercessor,
And ask you to be his WIFE,.
PosT-sCRIPY,
He's snug little farrr
With a house and a ba
And money at interes,,
Though don't wish to
That would make any
Difference to you
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12

DeA- In Sunday school in the central
part of New York, an eminent divine was
addressing the scholars, and in the course
Of his remarks said that he hoped that
none present had ever disobeyed their
parents. lied, or taken Gods name in
vain. Here he was interrupted by a
little boy, Of seven years, triumphantlv
exclaimihg !" I've done em all at oncai
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12

RA When you bury animosity, don't
set up o stone over the grave.
Monmouth weekly herald., 1858-08-12
PosT-sCRIw.

He's a snug little farrr
With a house and a bas
And money at intereo,.
Though I don't wish 10 +.
That would make any
Difference to you.