The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

Rosedae, July a. 1851.
How THE WoElD IS GovERxED-Thcrc is about a
los separately organised governments in the world at
tae present time Nearly one half are mOnarchies in
Europe apl Of these large portion petty princi-
pates and. dukedoms containing altogether about six
millions Of Inhabitants OF the governments Of Europe,
Great Britain is limited monarchy, Francois nominal
II constitutional but in reality an absolute monarchy
Russia and Austria absolute. Prussia. Spain and
Sardinia are limited with the chamber of deputies
There are only four republics in Europe, Switzerland,
San Marino, Montenegro and Andora. The three lat
ter contain aggregate population of not over 10000
PEOPLE Switzerland IN her mountain Businesses
il neT hv common consent left unnolesed.-Ihe gov
erBments Of Asia all absolute despotsms Thibet
has the Of being hierarchy but differs in prac-
teal sense from despJtism. IN Africa, the Barbary
States and all the various negro tribes Of whatever
name are ruled lespotcaly, except Liberia which is
republican.
The great islands in the Southern aud Pacific oceans
are Independent and despOtic-such is Japan with a
population Of about twenty Millions and Madagascar
containing about five millions. The Sandwich and So
ciety islands are limited moHarchics and the other
Islands in the Southern and Pacific oceans belong
mostly to the different European powers and ruled
accordingly to their respective forms Of government
On the American continent there Is but one monarchal
government that Of Brazil which is however, liberal
" constitutional In the three great geographical d.
visions Of America there sep lrate republics.
The British possessions in North America exceed the
United States, III territorial extent
CAMP JoKas-Isis said that general Macri1er in
command Of orstown, is member of the Temper
ance Society and the boys who sometimes rather
dry have not failed to discover that fact and perhaps
70 speak pretty freely of it sometmes.-AmoHg these
was private Winship Stcdman, Of this town. On the
day, after Sedman had performed act Of great gal
Iantry in the scouting party from Bethel Church. he
COMPOUNDED at prerempory order toappear before the
general enforced by section Of soldiers. He was
unable to decide whether he was to be shot or repr
mauded, till he reached the generals tent, ard was
sternY addressed thus: private Stednau understand
that YOU have said that old Magruder drinks all the
liquor in Yorktown and won't let you have drop You
shall say SC no longer sir; walk in and take drink.
/ commend you FOR your bravery"
Fayetteville Observer
REaEDY FOR A CoUGH.-Thcre is simple remedy for
cough which have occasionally tried and found efec
tive and can therefore recommend it. It is a mix
ture Of onehird antmonal wine, oue-third Of syrup
Of 6qu and one-third paregorc in equal proportions
mixed \ swallow of it occasionally, TO moisen
the throat 1t is innocent in its effects and any
rate do no harm. The apothecarics will sell a dimes
WORTH but the best for those who can afford it, is
get at some reliable druggist. shy % cents worth of
each in separate bottles, and mix, they want it,
themselves. In respect to the antWOnal Wue aFti-
Gle is sometimes sold We have to believe where
alcohol instead Of wine IS used in the preparation In
that it would be too strong. Almost every drug
gs Of good reputation, however, has the preparation
as it should be from its name.
ragged urchn came to a ladys door, asking for
old clothes. She brought him vest and pair of trow
GERS which she thought would be uncomfortable fit. The
Young scapegrace took the garments and examined
each; then with disconsolee look said There amt
watch pocket
An old lady highly delighted by view Of the vessels
on Long Island sound towing their boats astern,
claimed
.'Law-s-anas<y bow perfect is the work Of nature
even the great biz ships have all got their little
runnn' along arter'6u, just As playful As ambs'
tsDo YOU believe Mrs Smith Daints?'
They say she does, but can hardly credit it"
"We she has certainly great deal Of color for one
Of her size"
thief who broke out of Jail in Ohio the other dav
being captured told the sheriff that he might have
capped but he he'll conscientious scrupcs about travel
ling Sunday.
Prudence through the ground Of misery a river
Of patience where The mind swims in boats Of tranquil
y along the stream Of life until she arrives at the
haven Of death where all streams meet
To be happy the passions must be cheerful and gay,
not gloomy and melancholy propensity to hope
and joy is real riches; to fear and sorrow, real
poverty.
The power Of dreams force the infinite into the
chambers Of the human brain, aud throws dim refec-
tnns from the etentes upon the very mirrors Of the
sleeping mind.
Ia a region 'out west" where the letter receives
tie broad sound OF a a cobbler who disked tobacco
posted his door, the following notice ''No smachin'
allowed heer.
Manageable ladies should make point Of visiting
the theatre before the curtain drawn up they would
then be sure Of an overture.
4 Mr Lyon declined fighting duel and was called
=. dog for it. "Ah you mayscall a dog but live
dog is better than ! dead Lyon
When his cousin Charlotte Dunno was married Jones
said 1T was Dunno before it was begun Dunno while
il was doing and it not Dunno when it was done :"
IF the map could be distilled from the Land of
Nod" it would doubtless 60 further than the waters
of Lethe to drown the world in drOwsy forgetulness
wife's bosom should be the tomb of her husbands
tngs and his character far more valuable in her esti
nation than bis life.
enc is much less sensible Of cold or a bright day
than Oh a cloudy one; thus the sunshine Of cheerful
ness and hope will tighten every trouble.
When man takes more pleasure in earning money
than in spending it. he has taken the first step towards
wealth
Many peoples lives are not worth the market value
of the iron in their blood and the phosphorus in their
bones.
He vho travels hroagh life in hopes Of jumping into
the shoes Of another, mostly goes on bootess and
praftless efrand.
The rich are naturally proud They know that if
they not men Of genius, they can buy those who
are.
Mock MoDEsTY~You know mock-modesty. as YOU
do mockturtle, FROM its being the product Of calls
head.
We don't know exactly what '.the height Of amb-
ton IL but we have many fussy little specimens of
not more than FIVE feet high
merchant advertised for a clerk accustomed to
confinement He received answer from person
who had been seven years in Jail.
The last place in which should look for the milk
Of human kindness is, within the pale of civilization
4 lady who gazes inentlF into ooking-gass is her
self a lookinglass
When women begin 10 count their admirers, il isn't
apt to take them long to do it,
good way to light some cities with gas would be
to set FIRE to 4heir editors.
There is no else Who has the powefto be so
much your friend, or so much your enemy yourself
Il has been said that the three sweetest words in the
English language are happiness, home and heaven
Vice has a long team Of followers She promises
large rewards, but they are disappointment
Let not one failure discourage you. tie that had
Fall NAV stand as upright as he ever did
JOYS are the aowers dropped in our path by hehand
Of Providence.
Life is beautiful night N when, as some stars 60
down, others rise.
If charity doesn't keep her eyes open well as her
sands she is quite as likely TO de harm as good.