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Year: 1859

down to the steeYage deck, without appear
ing to pay any attention to the culprit, who
was standing in defiant attitude on the
lower step. Taking up, his position at the
side of the unsuspecting Ilibcrnian, he
quickly stopped down, seized the fellow by
the ancle, and forced one foot from the
foor. So sudden and unexpected was the
act, that the fireman was thrown completely
of his guard; and as he made an effort to
place his foot again on the floor, Hayes,
taking advantage Of the upward impetus
which this attempt gave to the fellows
body, fairly lifted him from his tracks, an
sent him sprawliny halfway up the steps
vigorous persuadcr elevated him clean from
the hatch, and the pick pocket was in the
hands of the kentuckians. TO strip him to
the waist, and lash him to n stancheon, was
but the work Of u few moments; and as
large crowd had gathered, it was not nee
essary to 'call all hands to witness the pun
ishment."


About fifty lashes we'll laid on, were nd
ministered, and as many more would have
been given, had not the clerk interposed
and saved the miscreant from almost Ger
tain death. AS it was, the Kentuckians
were not done with the fellow. Cutting
him loose, they replaced his clothing, and
then commenced binding him to a stancheon,
which stood in the most conspicuous part
of the boat. facing the main cabin compan-
ion-way. With balls Of marlin they wound
him snug!y from head to foot, allowing
him only space for respiration, and left him
as complete a counterpart Of living num-
my as was ever seen. lie remained in this
position for several hours, until tho clerk
who happened to be passing, noticed that
his lips. and such portions of his fnce as
were visible, were black and bloodshot.-
lie INN cdately cut the fastenings, and re-
leased the wrecth from his bonds but he
sank inscnsihlc, to the floor, and for some
minutes it was thought he was dead. Slow
ly, however, he began to recover his breath,
and at last regained sufficient strength to
stagger below. Here he remained until the
arrival of the vessel at Cleveland. 1t is
needless to add, that he was about the first
man ashore, and that he left the Empire
State with the firm resolve never to set foot
again upon her decks.
Year: 1859

eT There is an anecdote of an editor of
old times, who, when he was short of matter,
or grudged the labor or type requisite to
put it in print, used to send out his paper
with one side or page entirely blank, merely
drawing his subscribers attention to the
fact by note-"This space will be very
useful for the children to write upon"
Year: 1859

aea- The Randolph county Journal re-
ports the death by suicide of Miss Emily
Deboy of that ounty, by hanging, on Thurs
day Of last week. She was working as u
housemaid with Mr. Heaston, and on the
day of the suicide appeared to be in no
marked degree different from her usual de-
meanor. She did the washing in the morn
ing, and cut out and partially finished
dress for herself in the afternoon. When
milking time came she took her bucket and
went to the stable 10 milk Mr.. Heaston
going out about sun set found the bucket
full of milk, showing that she had done her
work faithfully, in the corn crib, and after
some search found her dead hanging to the
satters of the sheep shed. No cause for the
act is known. She was about fourteen
years old.-State journal.
Year: 1859




GoNB UP FOR STEALING WHBAT.-Patrick
Murphy, an Irish boy, who was arrested
some month ago in front of our Office for
stealing bag or two of wheat from a wag-
on, was tried in the Marion Circuit Court,
on Wednesday, and sentenced to thirty days
in the county prison. Patrick, we presume,
will resume the business of drawing when
his sentence expires, but he should be care
full about handling wheat when he is not
authorized to do so.-Ind Jour.


A couple of lads in our place improved
on that. They stole box of candy and a
sack of coffee from the steamer Greenville,
while she was laying at the landing, and
came very near getting away with the arti-
cles in skif. We presume they were 60
ing to embark in the cheap grocery busi-
ness
Year: 1859

u.s. Business men should bear in mind
that the Journal has nearly double the cir
culation of any other Daily in the city and,
therefore, is the best advertising medium
that can be found
Year: 1859

aeA- The State Medical Society of Ken
lucky will held the annual Convocation of
1859 on the goth of this month, at Leban-
ON The indications now are that the meet
ing will be both large and interesting.
Year: 1859

gSA. Assistant Postmaste r General King
has decided that marking paper with pen
or pencil for the purpose of attracting the
eye does not subject it to letter postage.
This is an important and satisfactory decis-
ion
Year: 1859

How the Americans are Spelling the


Carnival at Rome.


Mr.. Bigelow, of the New York Evening
Post, writing from Rome, says:


But of late, and this year in particular,
Rome has become so thronged with strangers
from England and America, and their equip
ages in the carnival occupied so large pro-
portion of the Corso, that so near as 1 can
learn, the festival has undergone some changes
which have rendered it not only less interest.
ing in itself, but what is more to be deplored,
less characteristic of the institutions of civii-
zation in which it had its origin. Formerly
confectionery and flowers used to be thrown
from one carriage to another, but for the most
part in complimentary spirit, and deriving
piauancy from the fact that the parties were
unknown to each other, and in this way were
holding an allowable intercourse, which on
any other day would be regarded as too fami-
liar.


But the Anglo-Saxon race do not seem to
have the faculty of enjoying this kind of sport
legitimately. They take the advantage of the
privileged character of the day to annoy those
they meet, and make them ridiculous. They
throw confetti with violence if they see a
black hat in the street, or anything that will
be discolored by their artillery, they will take
the utmost pains to soil it as much as possible
have even seen them go so far as to bend
forward and deliberately throw a whole hand
full of confetti violently in the face of ladies
casually crossing the street, and taking no par
whatever in the sports of the occasion. Sucf
ill-breeding is rarely, don't know but may
say never, traceable to the Italians. 1t is
feature which the .torestieri have introduced
here, am told, and which will soon efface thu
last trace of one of the oldest and most inter
esting institutions extant.
Year: 1859

Don't you know, my reader not unversed in
the ways of life, that it depends entirely on how
the story is told, how the thing is represented
or misrepresented, whether your conduct on
any gwen occasion shall appear heroic or RI
diculous, reasonable or absurd, natural or af-
fected, modest or impudent And don't you
know, too, what vast number of ill-set peo-
pie are always ready to give the story an un-
favorable turn, to put the matter in a bad
light; and how many malicious intention, are
prompted by their love of fun, in relating any
act of any acquaintance, to try to set it in a
ridiculous light? Your domestic establish
ment is shabby or pretending, elegant or taw-
dry, just as the fancy of the moment may
lead your neighbor to put the thing. Your
equipage is neat little turn out, or shabby
attempt, your house is quiet or dull, yourself
genius or blockhead, just as it may strike
your friend on the instant to put the thing
And don't we all know some people-not bad
people in the main-who never by any chance
put the thing except in the unfavorable way
Some people have happy knack for putting in
a pleasant way everything that concerns
themselves. Mr.. AS son gets poor place
as bank clerk his father goes about saying
that the lad has found a fine opening in bust
ness. The young man is ordained, and gets
curacy on Salisbury plain his father re-
joices that there, never seeing human face,
he has abundant leisure for study, and for
improving his mind. Or, the curacy is in the
most crowded part of Manchester or Bethnal-
green the father now rejoices that his son
has opportunities of acquiring clerical expe-
rience, and of visiting the homes of the poor
Such mans house is in well-wooded coun-
try the situation is delightfully."- Sheltered
He removes to bare district, without tree;
ah there he has beautiful pure air, and ex-
tensive views. 1t is well for human beings
when they have the pleasant art of putting
things; for many, we all know, have the art
Of putting things in just the opposite way
They look at all things through jaundiced
eyes; and as things appear to themselves, so
they put them to others. You remember,
reader, how, once upon a time, David Hume,
the historian, kindly sent Rosseau present
of a dish of beefsteaks. Rosseau fired at this ,
he discerned in it deep laid insult he put it
that Hume, by sending the steaks meant to
insinuate that he (Rosseau) could not afford to
buy proper food for himself All have
known various Rosseaus. They had not the
genius, indeed, but they had all the wrong
headedness.
Year: 1859

The following items of advice to the ladies'
remaining is singleblessedness, are extracted
from the manuscript of an old dowager


eff you have blue eyes, languish


If black, affect spirit.


If you have pretty feet wear short petit
coats.


If you are the least doubtful as to the point
wear them long.
If you have good teeth, laugh once in a
while.


If you have bad ones only simper.


While you are young sit with. your face to
the light.


When advanced, sitwith your back towards
the window.


If you have bad voice always speak in a
low tone.


If you have fine voice, always speak in a
loud tone.


If you dance well, dance seldom.


If you dance i'll, dance often.


If you sing well, make no puerile excus-
es."
When you pass young man whom you
take fancy to, stare him out of countenance
with smile


When introduced to a young gentleman,
present him your hand.
Year: 1859

IT'S all nonsense saying that "worth makes
the man." A poor acquaintance tells us
that he tried on the experiment thus:


He put on borrowed suit of broadcloth,
to accompany his family to show, and was
surprised to notice how affable his acqaint
ances all were-ver-ry affable indeed Broad
cloth appearances exerciseth kind of sooth-
thing influence at times. Well, it does.-
Let us now look on 'tother side of the pic
ture:-


The next day he entered town in his over
alls, and was not known. Of course not
why should he ? greasy mechanic. Nor
could be even obtain credit for mackeral =
Wonderful influence of broadcloth


Let us he candid, however; it is not the
greasy mechanic, nor his oyeralls that is at
fault. 1t is the broadcloth of mind that is a
wanting enough said.-Materials for Think
Year: 1859

Good Night have to say Good Night
To such host of peerless charms!
Good night unto that snowy hand
Good night to graceful rounded arms,
Good night to fond delicious eyes
Good night to chestnut braids of hair,
Good night unto that perfect mouth
And all the sweetness nestled there


The snowy hand retains me, then


I'll have to say good night again.
But there will come time, my love,
When, if read our stars Alright,
shall not linger near the porch


With my adieus. Till then, good night!
You wish the time were near? And l.
You do not blush to wish it so?
You would have blushed yourself to death
To own so much year ago


What but these SNOWY hands! All, ther


I'll have to say good night again.
Year: 1859

The London Illustrated Neos thus begins
the biographical sketch of Lord Lynd-
hurst


at is fact to be remarked that all our
greatest lawyers are long-lived. On exami-
nation it will, however, be found that there is
nothing extraordinary in the matter. In order
to enable man to 60 through the amount of
work which alone can constitute a successful
barrister, you must presume physical con-
stitution of iron, capability of adapting his
habits to the requirements Of his calling, and
an organization in which the nervous system
is not to predominant. The demands in one
who undertakes to reach the woolsack or the
bench are perfectly understood, and have
been reduced topithy phrases, such as Lord
Eldons, "that a barrister must live like a
hermit and work like horse ;" or the cynical
aphorisln, that to be great lawyer or good
Judge you must have bad heart and good
digestion. There are few instances in which
successful advocates at the English bar have
for period triumphed by the mere force of
energy and will over deficiencies of bodily or
ganization but it has been almost invariably
found in these cases that one day they un-
expectedly broke down and never recover
edn
Year: 1859

The "fever" of the young men in Boston
now days is gymnastics. A Boston letter
writer says:


Gymnastic are just now the chief physical
recreation of Young Boston. They supply
the place which billiards seem to monopolize
in New York. There are half dozen or more
gymnasia on or near Washington street, which
are we'll filled at all hours of the day and eve-
ming. A large gymnasium for the use of the
college students soon to be erected at Cam
bridge, on the Delta, now so famous for foot
ball contests. Probably the atlantic Monthly
is somewhat responsible for the gymnasium
fever, which is not wholly without fatalities,
some unfortunate and daring gymnast being,
every little while, subjected to the painful ne
cessity of mending broken leg or so.
Year: 1859

The Judson girl whose elopement from
Pontiac with the negro Joe some time since
caused considerable talk, is now in Canada


living with him, having again deserted her
home and friends. On the occasion of her
former elopement, her father and brother re-
claimed her with great difficulty, and took
her to Indiana, where a diverce was OBJ
tanned. She went home with them and re-
mained until last week, when she again left,
with or without the consent of her parents,
and came to Detroit. Crossing the river, she
found Joe, and they were speedily married
for the second time, and are now living in the
enjoyment of connubial happiness, Joe hav.
ing sold his horse and cart and bought some
furniture with the proceeds.
Year: 1859

A man named j. G. Roscoe, stepped into
the store of Messrs. Hersey & Staples, this
morning at about O'Clock, and when walking
across the room, fell and Immediately expired.
He had been suffering for many years with a
disease of the heart, and few days since
received wound in his hand by the discharge
of gun, which may have had something to
do with his sudden demise. We understand
a post mortem examination will be made
Mr.. R. had been a resident of this vicinity for
some time, and was quiet and temperate
man. We did not learn his former residence.
-Stlluater Messenger.
Year: 1859

The young Marquis of Townsend, during a
battle, saw drummer killed at his side by a
shot, which scattered his brains in every direc-
ton. His eyes were at once fixed on the
ghastly object which seemed to engross his
thoughts.


A superior officer observing him, supposed he
was intimidated at the sight, and addressed
him in manner to cheer his spirits.


"Oh," said the young Marquis, with calm
ness but severity, 81 am puzzled to make
out how any man with sucha quantity OF
brains ever came to be here p
Year: 1859

JACOB H. BnrMAGM-This well known
and highly popular citizen of M"rysyille
takes his dep riure on the next steamer for
the Atlantic States. lie goes ON a visit to his
native State We wish him safe trip AMI
speedy return.
Year: 1859

EXTRAORDINARY EsCAPE-The fall of a
wire suspension bridge, at Portsmouth, Ohio
on the 18th inst, has already been noticed. On
the evening of that day, after dark, three citi-
zens of that town, who had been absent all
day on hunting "trip and had not heard OF
the fall OF the bridge, attempted to cross it in
a wagon. A portion of the structure still re-
manned, and after going some distance upon il
the horse stopped and could not be urged for
ward One OF the party then got out in order
to lead the horse over, when to his horror he
discovered the chasm, and the horses head ac-
tuaIly projecting over The boiling torrent be-
low. Another step would have put them all
'past praying for"
Year: 1859

THE BITTERNESS OF MODERN PHILANTHRo-
PIsTs.-The Boston Transcript, in an article
speaking Of those who have a zeal for reform,
but not according to knowledge, says:


"There seems to be no profession in which
one is more exposed to the danger OF hating
men than in that of philanthropy-no occu-
patton that tends more powerfully throw a
man outside the most sacred bonds, manners
and restraints of civilization, than that of q
radical reformer. This is especially true in
New England, where some of the practical
duties of craftsmanship or public trust are as
sumed by, or committed to, the men who pro-
mulgate new schemes Of political or social
orsanization-where speech, and platform
speeches particularly, or newspaper invectiye,
and conyen n-reSoIutions, year in and year
out are the only medium through which their
nature is to Ilnd utterance, and their ideas
come in contact with the community. How
many men do we see, to whom denunciation
has become habit and who have an intense
hatred Of those who have obsiructad the pro-
gress of principles they hold dear. They
never refer TO opponents except with vitriolie
rhetoric and refuse 10 recognize that they may
have been honest though mistaken.
Year: 1859

THIS A|tsrnoos the trained monkeys, dogs
and goats, are to be seen by the little folk and
ladies at Metropolitan Hall, and we are sure
that all who 20 will be more than gratifsd
with their remarkable limitations and great
sagacity. Gro early and secure good seats.
Year: 1859

The LATEST NOVELTY IN FAsHIoN.-The
reTy latest novelty in fashion, we mean in fem
mime dress -captivatiOn, is reported to have
been philosophically observed. if not first dis
covered, on the south or sunny side of Chestnut
street, on Saturday afternoon. A lady, very
handsomely attired, and with face and figure
to match, was Observed on that we'll freq ueut-
ed promenade. On the little finger of her left
hand she daintily wore, over her primrose
tinted Jouvin, q handsome diamond ring-the
brilliant set in blue enamel, which showed it
off very prettily. To the under part of this
ring was attached a Venitan chain of the
purest gold, terminating in another ring set
all around with jewels of diverse quality, hue
and lustre. Through this delicate kerchief
of lace, with the exception of about two
square inches in the center-just enough to
swear by, as the saying fs-was passed, and
the whole was pendant from the minor digital
aforementioned, and really had a pretty effect
The design was TO provide new way of car
rying the Daonehoir, which would leave the
hand disengaged, and yet display the beauty o1
the lace or embroidery. 1t was decidedly sue
cesstul, and one of the neatest exhibitions OF
the season. What it might appear when made
by less distingue person, we do not pretend
to guess. We record what we saw.-Philadsi
phiG PrsSs.
Year: 1859

Lecswre.-we learn that the Rev. r q. Jones,
Of Norfolk has consented To deliver lecture
In this city, some evening next week. The
splendid and commanding talents of this gen.
tiernan are so well known as 10 gain nothing
by our praise. The simple annouucement Of
his coming Twill be sufficient to secure for him
a full attendance. Notice OF Tins and place
will be given in due season.
Year: 1859

We believe in small farms and thorough
cultivation.


We believe the soil loves to eat as well
as its owner, and ought therefore to be well
manured.


We believe in going to the bottom Of
things, and therefore deep blowing and
enough oft
We believe in large crops, which leave
land better than they found it-making both
the farm and the farmer rich at the same
time.


We believe that every farm should own a
good farmer.


We believe in good fences, good barns
and good farm houses, and children enough
to gather the fruit.


We believe in clean kitchen, neat wife
in it, clean cupboard, clean dairy, and a
clean nnscence-which latter can only be
attained by literally supporting our county
papers.
Year: 1859

Happening TO call upon lady few days
since, not a millinnr.made one, but q well
educated one, who knows what it is to crap
pie with the practical duties Of life in the
kitchen and the parlor equally, and who now
is compelled to provide for her orphaned
children saw in her kitchen new mode
Of providing food for pig. She had caused
large boiler to be filled with weeds which
her little boys had pulled up about the prem.
ises, for she superintends small farm, and
these were beng boiled. More were added
from time to time, till the whole kettle was
filled with well boiled greens. These, when
done, were taken out with Q pie slice and
well cut up. A little bran and the slops
from the kitchen were added and fed to the
pig. She remarked that he seemed to like
the food and to thrive on it. The boiled
weeds were, she thought, worth as much as
the same bulk Of boiled potatoes. OF course
lwaited on the pig while at dinner, and
found both an appetite and rotundity that
would do credit to q candidate for city alder.
manship
Year: 1859

STEEPLE THRowINo.- evening large
concourse Of people assembled in the neighbor
hood Of the Public Square to witness the
"throwing" Of three Of our engines-the hight
Of their ambition was the spire Of the steaple of
the St. Clair Street Presbyterian Church, which
they hoped to give a ducking. The Oregon
engine opened the ball by playing on the ball
of the spire-macbine being supplied by the
Deluge Engine, which was stationed at the
Basin, about 45O feet distant. We were stand,
ing at a favorable point for viewing operations,
aud distinctly saw the water from the Oregon
pipe fit over the tip of the spire. When the
silvery spray reached the dizzy height, loud
and prolonged cheer went up'


The Independent Engine was stationed at
the Basin, and a line of hose was brought from
it through the Public Square into St. Clair
Street. in front of the Church. The engine
then supplied itself with water, and threw a
stream through about $50 feet of hose to the
top Of the spire There was no mistake about
this. Cheer on cheer was given as the spark
ling water ieted over the spire.


The "5's" were at the Basin with their en-.
gine. but did not enter into competition. They
did some very nice throwing, hewever, and
showed that for all practical purposes they
were as good as the best.


After the Oregon Company made their sue
cessful trial, they exchanged places with the
Deluge Company, per agreement but some Of
the washers having been put out Of order in
removing the Suction" it was found imPossi
bic to work her, without considerable delay
and as it was growing dark, the trial was post
poned until this evening when the oregOns will
supply her with water.


We will put the Dayton Engines and their
companies against those Of any town in the
state-Aye OF any other State.
Year: 1859

IRA patron to newspaper in the northern
part Of the State requested the editor to get
him up first rate advertisement The fol-
lowing is an extract from the performance,
which all will agree is a model -


T. s. NJ. respectfully informs the readers Of
the Constitution (and they are Us numerous as
sands Of the sea) that he is still selling his
Goods at Tuinous low prices.


The editor made the affair mutually profta.
BILE, and got pay for his trouble by putting his
paper in a modest way.
Year: 1859

pThe Cincinnati Gazette Of yesterday COM
plains that the Democracy ate hard to please.
because they are not satisfied with the Repub'
lican ticket aud platform. This comes with
exceeding bad taste from paper that has ex.
hibited great deal of dissatisfaction at the
work of the Republican Convention We
opine that there is more than one cook engaged
in making broth for the Gazette readers. and a
lame duck 10 in the affair.
Year: 1859

Mr.. Morphy, at the banquet given him in
Boston, Mass, on the 3lst ult, said must
repeat once more that chess can never form
the object of my life ltis at best relaxa,
and as discipline for the mind, believe it
worthy of all commendation; and | think
you will agree with me when l say that the
Of the chess board for the cardI
table would go far towards improving the
morals of our people. Applause