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Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25

law, and the issue thus raised, came on
for trial in due course at the Lent As
sizes Of 1856. The estates divised by
the will to Patience Swinfen and claim
ed by Frederick were worth Gl,700
year, a prize well calculated to provoke
stout fighting. Accordingly, counsel of
the highest standing were retained on
both sides, the lady being represented by
no less an advocate than Sir F. Thesiger,
new Lord High Chancellor of England,
and the gentleman by Sir A. Cockburn,
now Chief Justice of the Common Pleas.
Now comes the critical and extraordina-
ry point in the proceedings. The case
had been conducted through the first day
of this great trial, when, at the be-
ginning of the next, Si' +. Thesiger, on
Mrs. Swinfen's behalf, came to an ar
rangement with Sir A. Cockburn, acting
for Frederick Swinfen, that he,-Fred-
! erick-should take the estGte as heir at
law in pursuance of his claim, but that
out of that estate Mrs. Swinfen should
enjoy an annuity of E700, making, with
her jointure of 9300, total income of
FL 900 year. This agreement, hOwev-
er, thus arranged between the counsel in
the cause, Mrs. Swinfen refused to rati-
fly, asserting that it was made without her
authority, against her desire, and contra
ry to her interests, and repudiating the
act, to which her advocate had committed
her. Here, therefore. was point rails
ed of no common interest; being nothing
less, indeed, than the extent of right or
power acquired by counsel entrusted with
the general management Of a cause
The heir at law endeavored to enforce
the agreement, but without success.
Mrs. Swinfen again appeared in a
court of law, this time represented by a
Mr.. R. G. Kennedy, who has prosecuted
with interchangeable vigor khe claims of his
client The Court of Common Pleas had
been first applied to by the heir at law
for the enforcement of Sir F. Thesiger'S
i agreement, but it refused to give the
powers required. The Court of Chan.
Gerry was next appealed to, but with sim.
liar result. The agreement, in short
could not be enforced, and under the di
! rections of the Court of Chaneery, the
! original cause, intercepted by compro
mise in '56, was commenced a secont
: time at Stafford on Friday last, and afte
/ long hearing, which has filled the col
, umns of the London press, was termina
: ted on Tuesday evening by a verdict il
favor of Mrs. Swinfen.
? The true importance Of the case con
2 sists, not in the circumstances of the ac
= tual issue, nor even in the success witt
t which a lady's courage has at length beel
crowned, but in the extent to which tht
= position, or at any rate the practice o
? advocates, will undoubtedly be affected
We cannot say that the relations Of coun
D sci and client have been absolutely es
/ tablished, or that the powers lodged witt
D the former have been finally defined, bu
S the conduct and fortunes of Mrs. Swim
fen in first repudiating her advocates act
then resisting to the utmost the proceed
! ings which were based upon it, aud ulti
: mately winning her cause in spite of all
d will impress council with caution Times
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
A Pretended Invalid.

A singular case of stimulation has just
been developed in the Massachusetts
State prison. A convict, forty-three
years Of age, who was sentenced at the
end of 1851 for a term Of eight years,
has been an inmate of the prison hospi-
tai for the last seventeen months, ossen-
sibly for a weakness of the back and
limbs, which prevented him from stand
ing. The physicians and wardens having
reason to suspect that he was shamming
announced their suspicious, adding that
that he would be deprived of food until
they were convinced. The fellow held
out for thirty-six hours, bcthis appetite
got the better Of his legs, and be went
out, and has since been al work as hearth.
ly as any body.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
Shirt BOSOms.

The following is the process for pro-
ducjng gloss on new linen, shirt bosons,
Sc: a &C.
Take two ounces of white fine gum
arabic powder-put it in pitcher, and
pour on a pint or more Of boiling water,
according to the degree Of strength you
desire-and then, having covered il, let
it stand all night--in the morning pour il
carefully from the dregs into clean bot
tie, cork it and keepit for use- A table
spoonful of gum water stirred in a pint
of starch made in the usual =manner, gives
to lawn, either white or printed, look Of
newness when nothing else can restore
them when they have been washed"
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
Time bargain system IN NeW YOrk.

II is proposed in certain quarters 70
procure from the next Legislature a law
abolishing the systemOf time bargains IN
stocks, -four, provisions, &C., and making
it penal ofense to buy OF sell in that
manner. punishable by Imprisonment in
the penitentiary. II is all folly to at
tempt to prevent by legislation people
from buying and selling, whether they
have the articles or not. Time bargains
are authorized by law, and the winner at
them can by no process known to the
courts collect the proceeds. This is sef-
icient for all practical purposes-all at.
tempts to legislate beyond this is endeav-
oring to legislate as to the time when the
sun shall rise or set. Temperance Leg
lslation and laws against time bargains
are twin absurdilies.-HsTaLd.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25

Some virtues increase by extending
their object-others. by intensifying OF
refining the feeling. Their only possi-
bic affinity is an infinitely close approch
to perfection. This latter kind Of ad-
vance is often more in our power than
the former. We may no. have it in our
power to contract all varieties Of rela-
tions; but we may make our part Of ev-
cry existing one as perfect, as delicate,
as satisfying, as it has been IN a single
instance since the world began.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
Home. wife. children.

Is there a divinity, law, or medical
student, who does not aspire to be Lead
er in his profession? Is there a mer-
camille drudge who does not aspire 10 be
at the head of firm? These are par.
tial hopes, to be obtained only by few.
Is there one man = however exalted,
however humble-who does not look for
ward to home, wife, and children, rs
the goal of his endeavors, his tolls, and
his cares. This IS a general hope, in
the reach of all. Home, wife, children,
are the talismanic words which have
guided men to the noblest actions-tO The
greatest efforts of genius and exerlion.
All happiness is centered in these bless
ings, for what can excel the comforts Of
our own freside2 5tt
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25

him Lula was sorely frightened but he
approaching her said fa
"Sweet Lula, don't be frightened, bring
you good tidings. l want you to come
with me TO my far off sunny home, where
there IS no sickness, no pain, no trouble,
as on this gloomy EARTH
"But," said Lula, still a little fright
ened, ,aLd drawing the clothes close around
her, father and mother would begrieved
ofnd that their only daughter would leave
them thus"
yet" said the man, ''would you pre-
fer to live in this dreary, comfortless
world, compared with my happy, cheer
ful home? There all is peace and love
and Joy. Neither is there any winter
there; all the time it is summer, delight
ful summer. The most beautiful birds live
there, and are continually warbling their
merry songs, morning, noon, and night.
Jump into this sack, sweet Lula, and
come with me.
Being captivated by his fattering and
promising words, Lula jumped into the
sack, and soon they were on their way 10
the "happy world" They travelled on
for days and even weeks, as Lula thought,
and when she asked him still how far
they had yet to 60, he answered not a
word. At length they came TO dark
and shady forest and after they had pro-
ceeded through it a long and toilsome
way, they came to a certain place, where,
after they had spoken few words which
Lula could not understand, a trap-door in
stantly few open, and after they entered
it fell. Here the glimmering light OF
the torch only made the dark cavernous
hole appear doubly horrible.
They descended down, down, and pres.
emily Lula thought she heard noise Of
some kind. She listened again, and
more attentively, and sure enough, She
heard yelling and hallowing of the mos
horrid character. After they had de-
scended long way, they reached large
and spacious room, through which ghosts
of the most hideous forms were stalking
fierce and venomous serpents were lying
in every corner, and everything truly pre-
sented a most horrid aspect.
Lula then earnestly besought the mai
that he would take her back to her happ,
home, where she had lived with her dea
father and mother. She thought hov
we'll she would like to be playing witt
Rosa, as she used to do. But then tn,
thought struck her of the theft which sh
committed by taking Rosa's ribbon, an
she felt now that she was being justl
punished. And she thought, too, if sh
were only back, she would never sin an
more. But now she need never expec
to get back, and constantly must pass
life of horror in this miserable abode
SObbing and crying bitterly, she CAV
herself up to dispair
All at once a score or more of inhuma
wretches clutched her, and making
most hideous noise, seemed to tear her t
pieces, when she awoke, and 10 it wa
dream. Her mother was bending ten
derly over her, and telling her to arise
The sun was shining gratefully throug
the window of her chamber, and tn
birds were gayly chirping their mali
songs. Lula arose that morning an al
tered girl. Through time she grew u
. to be good and Intelligent woman, an
during long life of usefulness in tn
D community in which she lived, never for
I got the divine instruction of scripture
''thou shalt not steal"
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
The T0ethaebp

"My dear friend,' said H., 81 can
cure your toothache in ten minutes.'
How how!' / enquired. do Il
in pity"
INSTANTLY" said he. "Have you any
alum z"
"Yes." =
Bring it with some common salt.
They were produced. Ny friend pull
verized them, and mixed them in equal
quantities, then wet small piece of cot
ton, causing the mixed powder to adhere,
and placed it in the hollow Of my tooth.
"There," said he, eff that does not
cure you, l will forfeit my head. You
may tell it 10 every one, and publish it
everywhere. The remedy is always in
falhble.' =
1t was-as he predicted. On the intro-
duction of the mixed alum and salt, ex.
Perienced a sensation Of coldness. which
gradually subsidized, and with 1t thealumn
and selt. 1t cured the torments of the
| oothache.-Erchdn
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
ChiIdPen'S Rights.

Children have rights = unalienable
and God-given rights; and chief among
these are tie rights to laugh when they
are happy, and cry when they are unhap.
Py, and TO make a noise and break things
generally. A healthy child must of ne
cessity be an incessant fiddle toddler, a
perpetual jumping-jack, aninevitable tee
tOtum. 1t must run, and jump, and
scream, and upset the table, and bump
its head, and cry, and go at it again. 1t
only fourishes in activity; and to confne
it is stagnation and death. Give your
children free scope, therefore, 10 devel-
ope their manifest destiny" and over
cloud not their youthful horizon with an
CRY eyes and lowering brows, nor turn
sheir joyous notes to discord by harsh and
fretful tones. Said a little boy, one
morning, %, mamma | had such a beau.
tiful dream last night! / dreamed we
were all up in Heaven, and were so hap.
py. But by and by grandpa came in look
IL = cross, Just as he always does, and ht
said. Cant these children stop theil
noise?' and then we all run away, anC
were not happy any more; and so nv
pretty dream about Heaven was spoiled.
In that childish dream is shadowec
forth the whole philosophy of family gov
ernment. The cross face, and the can
these children stop their noise q tell tn
whole story.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
SEilI MIX and Bath MIX.

Lola Montez, in her lecture on Beau
tiful Women says:
During my residence at Paris, bathing
in milk was practiced by every fashion
able beauty who could possibly afford the
expense of such a luxury. To such an
extent was this custom carried, that there
really became great scarcity Of milk
for domestic purposes, until the police
discovered that the venders were IN the
habit of buying back the milk which had
been used in the bath from the servants,
and selling it over again to their tea and
coffee drinking customers. In consequence
of this practice, the price of the article
was so advanced that while hundreds Of
fashionable women were swimming in
milk every morning, thousands of fami-
lies were obliged to dispense with the
use of it in their coffee.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25

In this virtuous voyage, let not disap-
pointment cause dependency, nor diff
Guilty despair. Think not that you are
sailing from Lima to Manila, wherein
thou mayest tie up the rudder and sail
before the wind, but expect rough seas,
flaws, and contrary blasts; and it is well,
if by many cross-tracks and veerings,
thou arrivest at the port. Sit not down
in the popular seats and common level of
virtues, but endeavor to make them he
roical. Offer not only peace-oferings
but holocausts to God. To serve him
slngly, to serve ourselves, were too par.
tial a piece Of plety, nor likely to place
US into the highest mansions Of eterna
glory.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
LULA'S DREAM.

Once there was a very pretty little
girl, whose name was Lula. She had a
kind father and mother, who would do
everything in their power they thought
proper to make her comfortable and hap
py. Yet the little girl often did things
which she knew to be wrong, although
she was invariably sorry for 1t after
wards.
There was another little girl, about
Lula's own age, whose name was Rosa
Lrla's constant playmate and companion.
They loved each other, and shared each
others Joys as if they were sisters.-
But one day, while coming home frlm
school. Lula perceived very pretty rib
bon which Rosa had dropped in the path
She picked it up and instead of return
ing it to the owner, she put it into hel
pocket.
"What pretty ribbon it is" though
she; Its just such one as was want
ing this long time"
When she came home that evening
somehow she was not the same brigh
and cheerful Lula as usual the same
happy earnest smile was not on he
blooming countenance. So after tea
when they were sitting around the cheer
full fire, her mother perceived that sht
was quieter and seemingly unhappie
than common.
"Lula," said she, "what is the matter
my child; are you sick 90 This wa
touching her on tender chord, and bur
sting into tears, she exclaimed
"As was coming home this evening
saw this ribbon lying on the path;
knew it to be Rosa's, for l had seen he
drop it; but, thinks /, It's so pretty,
will take it and keep it myself, and Ros
will never know who has it. But it
not mine-it cannot afford me any pleas
ure while l have it, and tomorrow Wi
return it TO. her at school" So saying
she dropped the ribbon in her mother
lap.
Her mother led her to her little cham
Der, and there both kneeling by the bed
side, they freely asked Gods pardon
Lula retired. but the pillows did not seer
so soft and downy as usual, and unsee
spirits seemed to continually whisper
her ear, "you stole ribbon"
With sad and heavy heart she fe
asleep. Presently she thought she sa'
a large man approach her, dressed in
suit of many colors, apparently of ol
rags stitched together, and having lare
sack under his arm. He also bore bla;
ing torch in bis hand. At first sight
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25

1t has been said that many young la
dies, for the first year after their mar
riage, can never look at one Of their own
sex without peculiar sort of expression
on their countenance of a compassionate
curiosity, arising out of a conscious su-
periority, as much as TO say, are you a
married woman7"
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
Ntbroska a0uertlser
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
R. w. FU RN A s,
Second Story Hoadley & Muir's Building
Corner of Main and First Streets)
BROWNVILLE, \. L.

TERNISs .ooo
Forone vearif paid Ia advance, @E'eO
- - - " :. al the end OF months, S'oO
"a "a ua tG " I" II 5,OO
Clrbsof "a or more viii be furnished at sl,oO per
80 ,r,riBs8 the cash accompanies the order'
not otherwise.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
Oae iliso -. - ~ t-s.-tion- $50
one square, one month, ['CO ~
three months, s,OO
4" six months O'OO
O. one year, A-'OO
= 49, u, ,----.s,-. = 5000
Ois-hllf Column, one year, 09'OO
.ibtb 81 al. 1900
S.1SF,i,r,ar G4S,3I, sr1 ui2E,,o ~ months. 2O.OC
a - :. 1906
@ ,qirhtb Z" 500
q. n -, tb-eo months. 20.OC
half Z 1uma, three months, I3'0C
o.. F,urfh lO.OU
4, a;-bsb 90 600
Amounting an lidltss for Office in advance, 500
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
Miscellaneous.
MAITING FOR AROAT.

WAITING EOS A 4fOATs
Upon Missouri's treacherous shore,
From railroads far remote,
There stood throng Of anxious men
All waiting for boat,
Unanimous was the complaint
Proceeding from each throat:
'rWhen will this cursed river rise?
We're waiting for a boat.
Printer.
''we've not SUFFICIENT paper left
On which to print note
We're forced to stop our press till the
Arrival Of the boatI"
Merchant,
Our stock Of goods is all run out;
No moneys now afoat,
And business is exceeding dull
We're waiting for a boat"
Hotel Keeper.
can't obtain provisions here,
There's neither chick nor shoat;
Ny guests are all dissatisfied
Pm waiting for boat"
Builder.
Pm tired of this; to business
Ny time cannot devote;
There's nothing here to build with-I
Amwaiting for boat"
Tailor
'T can't get stuff Of any kind,
Enough to make coat;
Ny customers are all in rags
I'm waiting for a bOat.''
Liquor-se1er
''My liquor can't recommend.
know it scalds the throat;
Folks swear I'm selling 'poison'-but
at I'm waiting for boat"
LdWyer.
'Tn loose that case unless I've the
Authority to quote;
Ny library has not arrived,
I'm waiting for hoat.
Doctor.
'That patient must try to save &
IT'D some antidote
Think that could cure him-but
Pm waiting for boat.
Missionary.
'T left my home to aid the church,
The christian cause promote,
But Bibles here are very scarce
Pm waiting for boat.
Politician.
'Myc must represent,
can get the vote
CTheres no Inhabitants there yet)
Pm waiting for boat"
Tolcn Proprietor.
'GMy Site might soon be settled, and
Become place Of note,
If emigrants could get there-but
They're waiting for boat.
Lone Husband.
'Thope my wife will soon get here,
Its six weeks since >he wrote
Why don't she take the stage, instead
OF waiting for boat?'
Thus, where Missouri's shallow tide
No tribulations bloat,
Those anxious men with folded arms
Were waiting for boat.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-11-25
Clocks, Watches & JeWelry
J. SCHIITZ

q Would announce to the citizens Of BrownvilIe
ga. and vicinity that he has located himself in
eAas&A BroTnvlle, andintends keeping full assort.
ent Of everything in his line of business which will
be sold low for cash He will also do all kinds of re-
pairing Of clocks, watches and iewelry. Alwork
ranted. v5a1S-1y
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-11-04

wusay THEY BELONG. There has been some
guessing asto the politics of Morrissey and Hoe
nan, the pugists. 1t appears that both arc
democrats. Morrissey belongs TO the Fernando
Wood scurvy faction. and Heensn is attached
no the Pos, Master Fowler clique, and at present
holds lucri,ive Office in the New York Gus
tom House. They exercise more influence III
ths nominations and appointments OF their par
ty, perhaps, than any other two men in New YORK.
for even the most commanding leader finds 1t
necessary, il he would succeed to secure the
hearty cooperation of that class OF men who
follow the lead Of these two fighting bullies.
They control the votes of tina, immense thronG
af New Yorkers known as Ave Pointers, Bcwery
Bow. &c, embracing all the black-less, ihieves,
robbers, and drinking house keepers in the city
and these, II they do not control the city, al
least hold the reins Of the locoioco party, and d
rect its movements; and thu locoioco party con
trolls the city. Therefore, the recent prize hSh
was peculiarly modern democratic institution
aud we expect TO see its approval IN the mex
national platform of that party, for II is ganer
ally supposed that the locos will have on
more national convention before hnally givinI
up the ghost,
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-11-04

GD-TO THE PUBLIC.--As the season Ia now up.
un in which there is more less suffering caused
by the plague of tho west viz: chis, fever and age
or as many term it. fever and agus- we would call
attention to DR.. Manns Ague Basam found in anoth-
column Of to- days paper We give credit 10 the va
rious testimonials therein given of the high esteem
placed upon this medicine by men Of Understanding
amp wornh from all parts Of the western wordwe are
led to believe it is great remedy, and which
the world can place confidence as toit efficacy. We
have long looked for that period when some remedy
might be discovered and offered to suffering humanity
complete antdote TO malaria and from evidences
we see in favor of the Basam, led to believe
that that time has come and that no one need any
longer suffer, when they procure bottle of this
medicine. Sold by oil good Druggists nov. 4
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-11-04
nS-Our hieud Carr is a fashionable young ma

nS-our f,eud Carr is q fashionable young man,
90 certain extent at least for il has been "all
the fashion" with Republicans, and they consti !
,u,e about nine tenths Of the people this year,
10 s1ul, over their recent triumphs: so the edi.
tor CT the Democrat, no. to be odd, brings Out
his rooster and makes him crow most Justify
over the election OF Buchanan in 1856, and
clsims simi,ar triumph in 1860 How many
demoerats.will unite with him ia shouting ovel
Buchanans election? and how many would
like TO see him reelected? Verify that is one
Kind Of "cold comfort
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-11-04
Horrible Tragedy.

One of the most horrible, bloody and unnatu
raj tragedies which has ever occurred in this city
took place at the mansion Of Mr.. +. Gouldy,
No. 2l7 West Thirieth street. on Tuesday night.
Francis Gouldy jr., young mun of about 10
years of age. came home at about ii o'clock at
night, his father opened the door aud let him in
During the day Frank had taken bank book
which he had given his fe.,aer 10 keep some.
time before, az" naj gone TO the bank and
drawn some money and spent it. His father
| reprmanded him, and he turned and went to
his own room, laughing rather scornfmi ,,aush
He took of his coat and boots, hung nm Ris
watch, and put on his dressing gow;,. He orm
cd himself with hatche.. butcher knife md a
revolver ana cn".u down and met his fathey in
the osot".y, and struck him with the hatchei
o.. me head burying the Ratchet nearly ITS whole
width in tho skul making terrible wound
His father Immediately fell. and as no fell Frank
made sdelong blow at him, taking effect on
| the side of his head, nearly severing the TOP
part OF tho skull. lie then left his ather ant
went TO his mothers room, caught hold o
her hand and commenced striking her with III,
hatchet. The first three blows the mother par
ried with her arm, but tho last two took efftc,
on her head. The noise made by his mothe
had awakened his two little brothers--Nathau
iel, about A. and Charles. about or 8 years o
age he Immediately attacked them with tn
hdtcnet, cutllnB lneln very pduiy anu making
terrible wounds Two servant girls, who slcp
in the third story had by this time becom
alarmed, and were coming down stairs. III
met them, and knocked one OF them down. cut
ting her very much in the head. One oil then
seized the Ratchet and wrenched it oway from
him, but he recovered it and knocked her dowr
| striking her twice afterwsrd. He then went I
ais own room in the third story, and placin
the pistol to his right ear, fired; the bail enter
ed the right ear. Blowing of nearly the eutir
side of his head, and lodged under the left ey'
I He died slmost Immediately. The hatchet b
used is a common small hatchet, about eigt
inches wide; handle about eighteen inches i
length. The knife is an ordinary butchC
: kn,le blade about six inches long and two wild,
7 This does not appear to have been used at all
, The pistol is u three barrlled Allen revolver
- two Of the barrels are still loaded.--N. 4, Tri
auS.