The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

is really good -natured ore. .a-r...
The phrase, "down in the mouth" is said
to have been originated by Jonah about the
time the whale swallowed him. 1rJ.,
An inordinate desire to obtain possession of
secrets, is au unerring indication Of inability
to keep them.
"Don't your tents leak, Captain, when 1t
rains?" "0h, no, Madame, we always pitch
them." 'tT.. - .J.
The miser lives poor to die rich, and is tho
mere jailor Of bis house, and the turnkey Of
his wealth.
man in the fnoat suit of clothes is often n
shabber fellow than another dressed in rags.
Ono swallow, to be suro, doesn't mako q
summer; hut q few swallows too many often
make a .GW. l.. .'.'.'t I
Tiudily in young man is better than cool
impudence. 'Tis a pity tie young ladies
won't think so.
Havo you ever seen n mermaid, Commodore?
I've seen a good many fsh-women, madam, if
that's what you mean.
viii you pay my bill at sight, sir, as YOU
promised? Oh, certainly, bat shall be sure
20 sbst any eyes when it's presented to me.
Why don't you ask your sweet. heart to mar
~ you2 have asked her. What aid she
say? Oh, I've the r,Jns,t Of hOr.
To lose our charity in defense Of our religion
is TO sacrifice the citadel to maintain the out
works. .t.... r ..
II seconds wore not much fonder of duels
han their principals, eueiiing would very soon
be obsolete. I...-I 81. IN .t
We follow the world in approving Others, but
generally so ahoad of it in approving our
selves.
A wife that wears her husbands breeohcs is
I wolf in sleeps clothing.
We may owe it to our enemies to forgive
We owe it to ourselves not to forget.
One of the very best of all earthly posses-
sions is self-posscssion.
Ferocity is sometimes assumed, Us well rs
sentleness. There arc as many sheep in
Eolves' clothing as there are wolves In sleeps.
BY the use Of eye glasses you may see as
much as is to bo seen; by the use of another
Sind Of glasses you may see twice as much.
You'll kill yourself, smoking so much, bus
band. Indeed wife, L must use the weed.
Oh, very we'll, guess shall have occasion
Tor weeds myself, pretty soon.
There are three kinds of powcr-wealth,
strength, and talent; but, as old age weakens
the two latter, the aged arc induced to cling
With the greatest avidity to the former.
What is that? asked teacher of little girl,
pointing to the letter X. Why, that's papa's
name; I've seen him write it ever so many
times.
Baron James Rothschild has, in consequence
If the war, resigned the Austrian Consulship
which he has held for many years. -. ' =.
Mr.. j. Smart, of St. Paul, Min, was re-
,ontIy prosecuted by young widow for breach
Of promise Ho settled the difficulty by mar
yng her. He made her Smart lest she should
him.
FEMALE PsEAcaERs.-At the late session of
the Des Moines (Iowa) Conference of the
United Brethren, it was Resolved that we re-
commend those sisters, who have grace and
ability to preach, TO act as co-laborers with u.s."
| According to this action, Pheba Benton and
| Elizabeth FraukhOuser, were granted recon-
mendations to labor as preachers.
The Floral Festival at Palace Garden was
resumed last evening. The attendance Of Wis
| itors was numerous. In addition to the other
attractions, the assemblage was treated to an
exceedingly clever address by the Rev. II. W.
| Bellows, on the principles that underlie all
modern undertakings, for the benefit of the
weaker sex.-M Y. Tribune, 18Th.
PosTAGE STAMPS SoLD.-The number of
postage stamps, at different prices, sold at the
| Post office in New York city, from January ]
to April l., 1859, was j,s20,O0 from April
10 May 8, the number sold was 1890, 900
making a total of 100000 stamps sold in
about four monthc. This does not include the
sale Of stamped envelopes.
CHEss.--In New York Mr.. Morphy visits
The rooms of the Chess Clubs every evening,
and finds players who glory in the honor OF
being beaten by him. Indeed, should any op-
ponent win game, nine persons in ten would
insist that the champion purposely gave it
away. 0.... a.
SlnET THROUGH THE PARK.-A New York
| paper says: The surveyor having staked Out
he Beekman street extension through the
| Park, workmen have commenced to take up
| he hag-stones Of the crosswalks along the line
| preparatory to putting down the Belgian pave
| ment.
| The following is q list of visitors appointed
| TO attend the annual examination of the Mill
:ary Academy at West Point June l, 1859:
Hon. Augustus Haines, of Maine; COL John
! T. Heard, of Massachusetts; Col: Rufus Baker,
of Connecticut; Gen. George Z. Danforsh, of
New York; Geerge W. Cass, of Pennsylvania;
| Capt Thos j. Lee, of Maryland Hon. John
| Kerr, Of North Caroline; Ebenezer Stearns, OF
| Georgia; Col. John Johnston, of Ohio; Maior
| William Beard, of Louisiana; L. r. Page, of
| Mississippi; DR.. John D. Barnes, of Alabama;
| V. P. Van Autwerp, of Iowa Charles Ed
| ridge, of Wisconsin Gen. J. Barraway Smith,
of FIorda Gen. s. 3. Loury, Of Minnesota !;
| Ethelbert Hibben, of Oregon.
PERsoyATING HER Mistress Ellen sut-
| phen, domestic in t Q employ of Mrs Grasian
| If No. "a Sullivan street, N. Y, took it into
her head TO dress herself in her mistress ap-
parel, and promenade the fashionable side Of
Broadway as large as life, Mrs. Gratjan, on
missing Ellen from her accustomed place in the
kitchen, sent a policeman after her and had
her arrested. On being taken to the station
house, it was found that silks and satins to the
amount of $3.50 graeed the fair form Of the frail
| prisoner. Justice Brennan committed the ae-
| cused to answer. l,... .UlsI. ........