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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

OF the Prince of Wsles's foreign tour
through Germany and Italy, an English
paper says:
"His pocketbook well lined with cir
cular notes, and the parental blessing
heaped upon him, 9 Bible in his port
manteau, and cough lozsnges in his chest.
d. R. H. will start with the God speed Of
his future loyal subjects; and, on the whole.
he has IS good 3 chance As any young
gentleman in Europe. Of having &c jolly
good time of it." If wild oats have to
Be sown, better that the home farm should
not be selected for that species of husband
ry; the continental common is BY far the
best place for that kind of operations for
such illustrious youths.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

GARBL1Ee THE SCRrPTuREs.-Horace
Greedy, in lecture on the sin of coveting
Cuba, says: eff any of our readers are
infected with the Cuba fever, or are in
danger of catching it, we will thank them
to take down their Bibles. and read,
thoughtfully, from Exodus Xxx Il, that
commandment which runs thus Thou
shalt not covet thy neighbours house. nor
his wife, nor his OK, nor anything that is
hy neigh6Or's.'" 80
Our sharp contemporary Of the Peters
burg Express takes up him of the white
hat for ignorance of the Bible. and says
there must have been poor Sunday schools
where he was brought up. Let us. says
the Express, enlighten his benighted mind
by informing him how this divine law
does run, Exodus. Xxx: II, placing in
Italics some of his remarkable omissions
from It..
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's
house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's
wife, nor his man servant, nor his maid
servant, nor his OK, nor his ass, nor any
thing that is thy neighbours" -
Horace remembers or respects only
what suits his creed. While the Express
had its hand in, il might also have re-
minded Greely of that other command
ment, which says: Thou shalt not steal. !"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24
gelttt GaIr.
THE MYSTERIOUSGAMBLER
BY AN OLD sTAGER.

have made several passages up the
Mississippi and Ohio rivers, and never
without seeing on board the steamers
more or less professional gamblers. II
is a thriving business on the boats where
time hangs heavily on the hands of tie
passengers, and the blacklegs carry Of
large sums of money. They usually re-
main on board but day or two-loug
enough to have their true character ex,
posed.
This gentry had become such an intol-
erable nuisance that the captains of the
boats did not knowingly permit one to
eame on board and not unfrequently a
bace of blacklegs were landed in the
woods when their profession was discov-
cred.
During one Of my trips the boat put in
At the mouth of the Arkansas river, and
Susual, took stroll on shore. heard
the bell for the departure of the steamer,
and fastened back to the landing. AS ]
was on my way, 1 was overtaken by q
gentleman with a broad brimmed hat,
green goggles, and a white neckcloth,
ngglng along with large valise.
Il am rather late, am not 90 said he,
as he joined me.
True enough, SIR" 1 replied, respect
'uiiy, for the gentleman was a clergyman,
aNsthodist itineraut, 1 supposed.
My valise is rather heavy, and fear
ed | should lose the boat"
Let me help you carry it, sir"
de accepted my civil offer, and 1 took
mold OF the valise, which was certainly
very heavy for Methodist parson. In
a'eW moments he reached the steamer,
and passed on board but my new ac-
gaa'ntance had accomplished but half the
Instance when the plank canted, and he
was thrown into the river. Fortunately
.Ot MN. was prompt in my efforts to
.ssGue hin, and he was Immediately drawn
" BOARD. with no other detriment than g
thorough ducking.
|: NY Trend, whom, as / never learned
M NJ name | shall have to call him Rev
~ UoggIes, retired to a vacant state.
f Az 1t was now nearly dark, and
Uil not see him again that night.
.,t As usual, in the evening, there was 6
sue IN the cabin, devoted to cards; in
S "ora' there was gambling without stint
a. AZ !. one objected to the practice, so long
Ia, !" was not done by professional black.
y .i l never played, but 1 often stood
4. 'us table to observe the progress O
game and study the looks of tn,
s. Ityefs; as they were agitated by the
1 NE, chances of a moment.
oA, Vile l was thus watching them,
. on the opposite side of the tabl,
c,' S:n dressed gentleman, who was re
H. los with eager interest the PLAYS O
gamblers. He manifested a desire tt
%eiaS s IN the place of one who had beer
eo, II was soon apparent that the new
t., t; was skillful player, and time af
hal is ne swept the board of all tha
come, Ueen Staked. In a short time hi
drew 'uI0ns had enough of it and with
eg. A., de had won large sum Of mon
e =, Saa was evidently satisfied with bi,
''@S9lng's work. wa 80
H. DE smoked on the boiler deck until Al
AgerS had retired, and then left
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

A RELIC or THE OLDEx TmR.-It IL
said that Col. Henry G. Harris, of Cow
ington, Kentucky, carries gold watch
that was made by Williams in the year
1852. and is consequently 206 years old.
It belonged to Col. Hsrris's father and
grandfather, and was worn BY the latter
gentleman during the war Of the RsTolu-
ton, who was aid-de-camp to General
Washington, and one Of bis near rels-
tives. ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

KEEP YoCR PowDER DRY."-Ths
NswburypOrt Mass. Herald says: i" Il
is rather a remarkable circumstances, thst
the powder which was used in Sandwich,
in firing of the cannon to celebrate the
connection by cable, Of England to the
United States, is the same which was pur.
chased in the war Of 1912, TO 6gbt our
then English enemy. I. has been kept
in tight cask in the old magazine, stu
ated in the old cemetery, since that time"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24
MY WIFE AND CHILD.
BY D. w. BELIsLE.


have two preeiOus jewels,
The fAirest gems Of earth
love them, yes, love them,
For their own intrinsic worth
The one, whsa cares cypress ne,
And sadness kIls ny heart,
In neekness comes 70 bless me,
With hsE sOuleadeariAg ART.
Her songs, like distant vespers,
Inspire my heart with joy,
Where, hike guardian angel,
She soothss our little boy,
Until his evenings slunber,
10 music son and deep,
And as a spirit watcheth
His calm and peaceful sleep.
The OthsF-Oh! what beauty
Dwells in her playful eyes
More like the gems which sparkle
Al evening in the skies;
And theA her srslsss miEiery
Ofall our household ways
She sings whens'eT her mother sings,
And Prays whens'sE she prsys.
Such jewels God hath given,
To share my humble cot,
As messengers from Heaven,
To bless my humble lot;
And when the twilight fadeth,
And darkness dims the west,
We ask our gracious Father
To guard Us while we rest.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24
OuR FEpERAI FAMLY.-The admission

OUR FEDERAL FAMILY.-The admission
of Oregon made the number Of States
thirty three-all makers ofaags viii please
remember therefore that thirty three stars
is now the proper number. although space
had better be left for one or two, as it
doubtless will soon be needed. 1t is Gu
rious to observe by the following table Of
the dates of admission. since the forma-
ton of the Union by the ''old thirteen, "
how the Free and Slave States have gen
araiiv haan admitted in eouples
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24
Mistfaalrfous.
TO MARY.

wait for thee, Mary! the vespers low bell -.-
Has tolled for the daylight fune raj knell;
My bark is impatient to bound DER the sea;
Sweet Mary, my Mary, I'm waiting far thss. I-
Far hence, Ger the biIlOw, a home have made,
Delightful with blossom, and pleasant with shade,
Where life shall pass gaily, like besutiful dreams,
As bright as the sunshine, as glad the streams.
wait for thee, Mary my heart beateth FAST; -.
The future is painted with hues from the past,
And fancy's creations, the brightest and best,
Like heavenly visions arise in my breast.
The shed their lusire, the smeth bright,
Earth sleeps in the bosom Of guardian night;
My boat is impatient TO iy DER the sea-
Sweet Mary, my Mary, I'm waiting for thee!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

An editor had bottle of London Dock
Gin presented to him, and after drinking
the whole of it, he wrote ''notice" Of
the article. Here is . specimen Of the
style:
Heres to the ladies and other branch
es OF business Thicl in and around town
and especially the Mesident's Pressage.
Monington Washument, etc, all Of which
may be had cheap at the Buck-Drook--
Brook and Duk Store Biniger's Old Lon
don Dock Gin. for 80 a year if payment
is delayed until the end of the Atlantic
Cable"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

Mr.. Jefferson never ranked letters for
any members Of his family, and cores
pondeuts frequently inelosed in those d.
rected to him. letters for some Of his IA
mily, but Mr.. Jefferson invariably gave
notice of the fact to the Postmaster, and
had the postage Of all such letters eharg-
ell to him.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24
GBoite 4ortrg.
THE HOMES OF INDIANA.
BY J. B. CAKES.

BY J. B. CAKES.
The Indiana cottage homes!
How pleasantly they rise
IN beauty DER her fertile land,
Bepsaih the ssmner skies;
Tb.y spread upon her iowsry plains,
Her gentle swelling hills,
And nestle in the groves that bend
Above her shouting rills.
Rich fields Of crimson, green and gold,
Like quiet seas are there;
And bouyhs that drOop with luscious fruits,
Are floating in the air.
The clear, cold spring comes swelling forth
From out its moss-hung cave,
And DER the flowers that kiss its stream,
The theIfering Iocusts wave.
Around in woven arches stand
The giant forest trees,
And wTeathing vines and blossoms fling
Their fragrance on the breeze;
The pawpaw rears its silver shah
Above the mandrake green
And bounding DER the fallen tire,
The graceful deer is seen.
The JOYOUS humnrng Of the bees,
The distant hunters horn,
The farm-yard sounds, the forest notes,
Blend in the breath Of morn;
And when the eyes Of Heaven look thro'
The night arr dim and chill,
In pIaintive melody is heard ..
The mournful whippoorwiH.
The Indiana happy homes!
Within their lovely walls
Are forms as fair and hearts as true
As dwell in sculptured halls.
There wOman's love, mans friendship warm,
And ehildhOod's gIee, unite
To throw sround their quietnesI
A halo of delight.
The Indiana peaceful home,,
Each household hearth above,
The ready rife hangs, to guard
The land its owners love.
No yrant footprint stains the soil,
By freemen only irod,
Who never have in snppliance knelt,
Save when in prayer to God.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

SHARP.-The New York Tribune says:
THE railroad companies having lately
agreed with each Other to grant no free
passes. we learn with surprise that all
railroads of this Stats continue to bestow
FREQ tickets on the members of the Legis-
lature, just as they did before that agrse-
ment. This Is done under 9 reservation
which allows the companies to pass their
own employees" a y
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

Mr.. Bsysrd, from the Judiciary Com
mites of the Federal Senate, reports that
Indiana, in electing Lane and McCsrty,
treated the Senate with contempt. We
think the country win have but one opin-
ion on this head. Served the Senate
right.-Loa. jour.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24

A SOUTHERN FAcT.-The Cheraw
Is. C.) Gazette gives the following as q
fact:
One of the, stationed preachers in
Charleston states that the colored portion
Of his congregation Pay one-third Of the
expenses Of his church-their contribu-
tIons amounting to from 81. 900 to ST.
500 per annum that the colored persons
attached to the four Methodist Episcopal
Churches in that city contribute annually
about 81 900 to missions.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24
RALLY RALLY!I RALLY!!!
TO THE POLLS!
SAVE YOUR COUNTRYLI


Have you wives and children? Vote
that those orphans may enjoy hereafter
the political privileges you are enjoying,
and let not the traitor and the treason
strike them down. If they do hit, hit
back. We need not suggest hitting hard
when you hit. f.r ..
See that the in6rm are brought to the
polls in one-horse wagons. Don't put
the beggar on horse back-we need not
remind our readers where they will go.
VOTE UNTIL SUNDOWNnM
DON'T LOSE A CHANCE
PUT IN ALL THE VOTES YOU
CANi!!!i ~
+ IT!GO GOITl
Swear in your votes If you can't
swear your votes in. swear at the inspec-
tors of elections. Have swear at some
body at any rate.
70. VOTE ALWAYSl
Never mind your dinner or supper, but
stay at the polls and vote.
DRINK CONSIDERABLY |
The more you drink the better you'll
feel. Moreover, the candidates pay for
the liquor. See that there is nothing left
over, therefore. fsaa 81 1
In conclusion, we would say, i-.~j
CONTINUE VOTING ALL DAY.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-24
A New Workers Election Rally.

The following, from the Buffalo Repub-
lie, is one of the best burlesques on "elec-
ton rallies" we ever saw -
VOTERS !
Only a few hours will intervene before
you will be called upon to exercise your
rights as freemen, and at the ballot box
state your preferences for rulers and Off
GERS.
BE PREPARED!
DON'T WEAR YOUR BEST
CLOTHES!
Patriotism doesn't require the sacrifice of
your other clothes for the sake of
the Union.
ROLL UP YOUR TROUSERS AND
-l G0INl '2a'.-
Tei s4 VOTE EARLY
VOTE FREQUENTLYlll
VOTE OFTEN!!!!
KEEP ON VOTING III! M
When you get we'll known at one
Ward, go to another; but vote manfully,
and for whom you like, and frequently
we insist, frequently. ' ..a-"a.
DON'T VOTE FOR GENERAL JACKSON!
for he is dead. r. -
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-29
b. NOT stff necked, and reject NO, what ex.

Is not stiff necked, and reject net what 4.
pericncc teaches.--Fevers. sore throlts, agues,
rheumatism dropsies bilious affections, headaches,
all affections OF the stomach and bowels, both of
costive and dysenterIc character ami all the ala.
dies of women aud children have been cured by the
use Of Brsndreth's Pills. To tell you that I have
paid two millions OF dollars to make this truth known
is OF Itself an astounding fact; ard yet never was
truer word spoken. And what IS the result? why,
that about three million persons in the United States
partially believe in Their efcscy, and have anera
idea OF the ,nefts to be derived from puygatioa in
sickness. But What field for philanthropy Whist
millions remain to he converted! And let me say
that this know edge second only to Christianity In
the benefits 1t is capable OF comforting on mankind
Let not MEDICAL men persuade you that Brandreth's
Pills are quack remedy. Its no such thing What
sell you for tvs shiinss these uld not sup
ply you for dollar Ny herbs ami extracts are all
prepared in my own laborstory, where steam en-
CINE Of one hundred and forty horse p wer is en-
poyed exclusively FOR this purpose, besides al ex
tensive water power. In using these Pills you risk
nothing for they have been used by millions so
Should you feel disposed to tase sly dose you will
be able to live through the operation; and you may
nave the laugh on your side when The doctor
that he hit your exactly with that last
60 on in the use Of the Pills. They will cure you
without hurting your teeth or gums, and in every
way improve your he a'th Sold at No. 24 Canal
street. Brandreths Building and By all res oecabIe
dealers in me 'icine. mays .dSwlm
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-29
HU MOROUS.

Inc reason why sailor is called tar
is because he is constantly pitched about by
the ocean.
ON returning home after his duel with
young O'Connell, Lord Alvany gave gum
ca to the hackney. coachmen who had driv-
en- him out and brought him back. The
man, surprised at the largeness of the sum,
said My lord, only took you to
My friend" interrupted Alvany, "the
guinea is for bringing me hack not for ia
king me out"
A LADY declared that she did not under.
stand how gentlemen could smoke. 1t
certainly shortens their lives she said. 81
don't know that" replied gentleman
There's my father who smokes every bles-
sed day, and he is now seventy years old. "
Well, If he had never smoked, he might
have been eighty"
NEvER be faint hearted. Have plenty Of
pluck my son. Surprising the whole world
is against you'll Never mind, 60 in and
fight the entire world. The world il 20
formed that you are sure to best it hol-
low
MOTHER GooeE, In one of her ancient
poems, has said that little boys were made
Of
"Snubs and snails,
And puppy dogs taAs"
She also says that little girls are made
Of
"Sugar and spice,
And evGythiag moe"
think II the COED old lady could have
lived at this age, to have seen her little
boys and girls, (who are now young ladies
and gentlemen she would have said of the
ladies, they are made Of
sBones OF whales.
And cotton bales
And of the gentlemen
's0oId chains aod canes,
But nary BRAINS"
-Dsyso~. co., Empire.
A SHORT time ago q schoolmaster was
wanted for . western village. A pompous
little fellow, one Of the applicants, being
asked to give philosophical reason Why
cream Vas put with tea, replied: Because
the glebular particles OF the cream render
the ssuts angles Of the tss more ebtuss {"
He wss elected.
AN old man Who believed that what ,sas
to be could be, was one day going through
. region infested by very savage Indiane
A. IS would not 70 without gun. sorne al
So ffisnds tsatalissd lin 81 ssyipr there
was 10 dAneue q The ln3laus-tieS &
vesll - q nnili IL Sins eonA oasSsx
10 iale Up q fllsw. %.sst sspeess
- kst1o13 q neesM - y III
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-29
NE VS. lTEM MS.

TIE Emperor Of Russia has organized q
special Commission to prepare plans for the
emancipation of the serfs.
Irisprobable that Clara Sohumann. the
celebrated pianist, will visit the United
States next fall, on the termination of her
engagement in London.
The Cincinnati Enquirer of the sth is as
sured by gentleman from N. Y. that Te-
resa Bagioli (Mrs. Sickles) is prepering for
the stage, and will appear on the boards
next autumn.
Mr. HOMER SCHENoK, Of Fishkill, n, Y,
shot himself through the head, upon his
fathers grave, a short time since. He was
fifty years of age. and leaves an interesting
family.
The grandjury Of Alachu county, Florida
have presented Gov. Perry of that State, as
"a nuissn ce.' Their Indignation was
aroused by iris course on a railroad ques,
tien.
In the State of Connecticut, during the
year 1928, there we're l / ,599 births, 56 less
than in 1857, 1886 marriages, 60 less than
| in 1857 and 6,6lS deaths, eighty -eeven of
which were by accident, and 80 by suicide.
Ir is announced that the bills of the fol-
lowing three Banks of Wis are entirely
worthless. viz. Bank of the West, Exchange
Bank of J. Bell & Co., Milwaukee, and the
bank of Commerce, Milwaukee. The time
for the redemption of the notes of these
banks has expired, and the securities have
| been returned.
In Augusta, Ga, recently, man was in
toxicated and told his wife he ATTENDED to
kill himself She seconded the proposition
and aided him in getting rope over a
beam in the house, and getting it around
| his neck. She then knocked the chair from
under him, and he fell breaking his neck.
She Immediately ran away.
IT is said that the old Duke Malakoff
would have been Governor of Paris during
the absence of Napoleon 10. Italy. but the
| Empress objected She dislikes the rough
old veteran because he spits right and left
like western brother Jonathan, and he is
ever knocking the shns Of his interlocutors
with heavy bamboo cane, his constant
| companion.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-29
Fashion Cruelty to the Horse.
From the Marie Farmer.l

We are glad that the abominal prac-
tice of docking and nicking horses is
going out Of fashion. 1t prevails in NO
country in the world besides England
and the United States. We got it
from the mother country, and the soon
er we leave it off the better. 1t Is
wonderful how anybody but an lgno-
rant, narrow minded blockhead of a
jockey should ever have thought OF it,
being as offensive to good taste, as it
is violation Of every humane feeling
Has Nature done her work in such a
bungling manner in forming that para.
gon Of animals, the horse, that he re-
qulres to have large piece of bone
chopped off to reduce him to symme-
try, or that beauty and grace can only
be obtained by cutting pair of his
large muscles
The docking and nicking of horses
(says an intelligent writer on Farriery)
is cruel practice and ought to be
abandoned by the whole race of man.
kind. Every human being possessed
OF feeling and maganimous mind
must confess that the docking and
nicking of horses is barbarous and
cruel in the extreme. But that crea.
ture called man attempts thus to mend
the works Of his wise Crestor in do.
ing which he oftens spoils and dis.
figures them. What ls more beautiful
than fine horse with an elegant, long
tail and flowing name, waving in the
sports ofthe wind and exhibiting itself
in perfect state of natures Besides,
our Creator has gwen them to the
horse for defence as we'll as beauty
Any man of sense would cheerfullv
give ten per cent. more for q horse
whose tail had never been mutilated.
than for one which had been under
the hands Of q jockey, a. many have
been nearly ruined by being weakened
in the loins.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-29
PAY UP, AND COMMENCE ANEW

Should the present indications of an
abundant harvest be verified, and
there is every reason. at present, to
believe such will be the case, there
will be during the coming fall and
winter, q general settling up and squar.
ing Of accounts among all classes. This
IL matter that is generally under
stood, and We trust will be thoroughly
carried into effect. Adopting the
language Of a contemporary, the far
mer is to pay his merchant and me-
chanic, selling his crop at such prices
Is it will command in the market ;
the merchant of the interior il to con-
vert his produce into cash Is speedily
- possible, with single eye to paying
the Wholesale dealer, and there is to
BE- . general balancing of accounts."
This is the right kind of talk. It
sounds well and is just the thing, and
We believe it will be carried into prac-
tice.
A general thing, NO matter how
high OF remuuerative the market nrice
Of farm produce may be, there is 4.
pronensss among farmers to be t.rdv
about bringing their grain to market,
hoping that the price will rise Just ,
little more. and it is not unfrequeu,
that instead Of advancing. . decline j.
experienced and the tardineas of thu
1sldsf \ he cause Of much losA Such,
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