*>l XXXVI.—WhoIe \o I 890. I Rates of Advertising. 1c square, 18 lines, 1 time 50 " 2 times 75 3 • 1.00 " 1 mo. 1.25 " 3 " 2.50 6 " 4.00 " 1 year 6.00 " 3 mos. 3.50 2 squares, 6 mos. §5.00 " 1 year 8.00 A column, 3 mos. 6.00 6 " 10.00 " 1 vear 15.00 1 column, 3 mos. 10.00 6 " 15.00 " 1 year 25.00 Notices before mar riages, &c. §l2. I Communications recommending persons for ce, must be paid in advance at the rate of cents per square. J. W. PARKER, i t 1r ne y at LaIV , A.KWLSTOWIN, MIFFLIN CO., PA. kFFICE on Market street, two doors east of J the Bank. [April 12,1850-tf | W- H. IRWIN, 14 TT OR .V E YA • L A WAS resumed the practice ofiiis profession V- in this and tfie adjoining counties. •ffice at the Banking House of Longeneek- IGrubb &. Co. Jan. 20, 1848-r-tf. GEO. W. ELDER. i TT O R N E Y A T L A TV, Lewistown, Mifflin CouufT, Pa. FTICE two doors west of the True Demo crat Office. Mr. Elder will attend to ariv iness in the Courts of Centre country. mgust 25, 1849— tf. OR. J. BruiTtilELL K< : ERS professional services to the * citizens of lewistown and vicinitv. He n a:\vays be found at his office, in his drug ire, or at the house of Gen. Irw in, unless pro eionally engaged. [March 15. 1850. I*. U. ROACH. ABBER AND HAIR DRESSER | ARKET STREET, Lewistown, next door 1 to Judge Ritz'a. may24tf TAILORING. 11 A3l E S A . Ml. LEY ESPECTFULLY informs the public that he [ has taken the shop recently occupied by LLIAM MCFADDEM, in MARKET street, one cr north of Alfred Marks 1 Drug store, up iirs, Lewistown, where he will continue the e business, in all its various branches. He its a share of public custom, and promises .evote all his time and attention to his busi -. and hopes by so doing to merit encourage cit. He will be in the regular receipt of the • ions of each season, and prepared to make garments to please all who may favor him th a call. [march 29, 1850—3 m vONV N, MYN DERIS EE &i CO.'S Cast Iron, f Revolving, NVeil and Cistern Pumps.— i assortment of these highly celebrated nnd ; ap pumps daily expected. All information regard to capacity and service of these imps will be given by F. G. FRANC I ECUS, Sole Agent for Miffio ccun'y. NANCY GOODS.—Port Monnaies, Pocket Books, Cigar Cases, Shaving Boxe6, Note per, superior Sealing NVax, Steel Pens, Pen Iders. Stamps, superior Percussion Caps, luff Boxes, Motto Wafers, superior white :ve!opeado. brown do., redding and pocket imbe, superior Shaving Brushes,do. Hairdo, th and Nail do., &c., &c., for sale by J. B. MITCHELL. Lewistown, march 22, 1850. T NVILL CURE.—When you have a cough or breast complaint, get a bottle of Dr. S. I Green's Sarsaparilfa, Tar and Cherry 'rtoroL It has cured persons in Lewistown : vicinity, which can be testified to. It does t m isente the stomach, and is pleasant to take, anly 50 cts. per bottle. For sale at A. A. BANKS' apl2 Diamond Drug Store. STORK'S CHEMICAL HAIR INVIGORATOR, prevent BALDNESS and GRAY HAlß, restore i the hair when it has fallen off or become in, and to cure effectually scruff or dandruff tassel's Eau Lostrale Tonique Ilair Restorative ir cleaning. beautifying and preseiving the jir, and for the promotion of its growth ; pre- Jiiting falling off of the hair and baldness. imylOj For sale by J.B.MITCHELL. I GREAT EXCITEMENT I ABOUT If* it.)am in Hinkle>* Patent | liiastic Bpriiiff Bottom LNUFACTURED AND SOLD BY A. FELIX, the Lewistown Cheap Cabinet Ware Rooms, V' 7 HERE the article can be seen at any time among his large stock of other RN/TURE of ail descriptions. Jhe tol- Mng testimonials from those who purchased 1 havo now in use, or hud the bottom put into f-;r old bedsteads, will speak for themselves: CERTIFICATES : This is to certify that I purchased twenty ir of new bedsteads with Ilinkley's patent isiic spring bottom in, am well pleased with ®m, consider them a grxaf article, and would y no others. I would recommend them to persons,as they are easily screwed together, d can be kept cleaner than any hitherto made. JAMES ALLISON, f concur with the above and consider it n od article for tavern keepers and others THOMAS MAYES. We certify that we got A. Felix to put B. inkley's patent bottom into our old bedsteads, Id that they answer the purpose exceedingly 1:11. We consider it a bedstead that can be nt much e'eanor from insects, screwed up uer than any others, and recommend them the public. DAVD BEOOM, JOHN CI.ARK, JLRMAN JACOB, D. SI SDKRI.AM), .."wistown, April *'♦>. —lt iPiiiiisywisis As?® iPanHtßssanß® snr <&2S@IB®S iraysrsasjuHßißa rm-wwrnwiSi mstwussa mmsmss, s>i^ N O T I C K * 1 RESPECTFULLY invite all persons deal ing in or using HARDWARE, &c., to my large and well selected stock, which will be sold for cash at lowest prices. malTtf F. G. FRANCISCUS. merchants are informed that V-2 assorted bills of Hardware may be bought j for cash at Phladelphia prices. Come and see. malTtf F- G. FRANCISCUS. MOULDS, 16 t025 lbs., for sale by malTtf F. G. FRANCISCUS. PLANES of all kinds lower than the lowest malTtf by F. G. FRANCISCUS. STOVES low ti.r cash by --^ AL7TF _ F - G - FRANCISCUS, MJTILLW BIQHI TOOLS of all kinds for ITA malTtf sale by F. G FRANCISCUS, 8 set Boot.Trees,HprCrimping Boards. t,,r sale m&lTtf bv F. G FRANCISCUS. WAGON and Ruggv English it ixes tiom to 6j[, tor sale by F. G. F'BA\CISCI S. POl'S, Kettles, Frying Pans, &c., for sale bv tnaliti F,Q. IkuciMn, Gun and Rifle Barrels, Castings, Tubes, w A-c., tor sale by F G F*ANCISCLS. \J ARNlSH,(CoachandCabiiie',)Glue, Paint and Varnish Brushes always on hand bv nial7tt F. G. F'RANCISOLS. ITOUSEKEEPING articl sof all kinds stantly on hand by F l . G. FKANCISCCS. rO Boxes Tin Plates, Iron \\ ire, Biock Tin, md Pig Lead, &c., for sale bv malTtf F. G. FRANCISCUS. i jl f OUSEHOLE Anvils, from 100 to 200 ihs. ivl Tower Vices, 30 to 150 lbs., for sale by J MUTF F. G. FRANCISCUS. SPADES, Shovels, Manure Fork?, flay F'orks from 50 cents to sl, best, for sale by ; raal7tf F. (i. FRANCISCUS. pair Black and Brigkt Springs, from 3 to mm 0 plates, to wide, at ; n.al7tf F. G. FRANCISCUS. yards Carriage l/ice tor Trim - mm VFvx ming3, dkc., tor sale by F. G. FRANCISCUS. BRASS, Silver and Iron Nut Patent Axles, Plated Stump Joints, for sale by F. G. FRANCISCUS, HIDES.— Enamelled, Chaise, Plain, Patent Leather, <tc., for saie by *•l7tf F. G. FKAXCI.-C IS. C CARRIAGE Aiakci's 'f 'rimmings and ina- , f terials of all kinds for eale by malTtf F\ G. FKANCISCCS. sett Mahogany Veneers, Butt Column, A/j Bed Screws, (i, 6J, 7 and 8 in. long; Bed , Castors, for sale by F\ G. FRANCIBCUS. i O doz. pair Wood Hames,silver&. brass plated O2 do Iron do do do i mal7tf fur sale by F\ G. FRANCISCI'S. C1 AMPHINE, Ethereal Or! and Lard 1 .amps, ■ > Wicks, Shades, Chimneys, Globes, &c., mal7tf for oale by F. G. FBAM ISCCS. j IJOL'SE BELLS from 20 tofk) lbs.,for farm | er's use. Cow, Sheepand Hand Beilsfor malTtf sale by F. G. FuAw rscus. IRON. .4 LL size?, round and oval, Tire Iron from Qto 1 in., at F. G. F*tmpCll'a Saws, Chisels, &c. SPEAR & JACKSON'S, WADE & BITCH ER'S Crosscut and Panel, always on band by tri-.!7'.i F. G. FRANCISCUS. B CATTY'S, Rose's, Underbill's, and the most celebrated English Edge Tool Man ufacturers' goods, always on hand by inalTtf F. G. FRANCISCUS. (\i I Spikes & Bri. i , at $4 25 v> VF 55 44 Pure White Lead, at $2.00 f> r kg 40 gals. Flaxseed Oil, at SI.OO p< r gallon, by ma I T if F. G. FRANCISCUS. I>UILDERS of houses will find the latest > styles of Locks, Latches, &c., of superior aualiiy and finish, for saie by mal7M F. G. FRANCISCUS. C TOPPER KE I I LES,[B to 30 gallons, J I ron do Brass do by malt7f F. G. FRANCISCUS. A doz. Saddle Trees, 300 lbs. Deer's Hair, 111 120 gross Buckles, 300 yds. Cotton Girth ing, 200 yds. Straining Webb, f!>r sale by myl7tf F. G. FRANCISCXS. SHOE THREAD, Boot Lacers. Kitt Files, Shoe Hammers, Pincers, 0 to 5; all kinds of Boot and Shoe Kitt for men and Indies wear for tale at all times by F. G. FKANCISCI S. Cast Steel. SANDERSON, Bros &Co.'s Shear, Spring, Country and English, at lowest prices, by malitf F. G. FRANCISCUS. 1 yard.-: Plain and Figured Patent Con vase, rill 50 yds. Gum Cloth, 15 yds. Pearl Drab Cloth, 172 yds. Head Lining and Cur tain Stuff, assorted qualities and widths, for sale mal7tf by F. G. FKANCISCUS. Itrol*.Cll IlaiHllf'K. [sell at astonishingly low prices, Socket-Chisel Handles. Auger do Firmer do Brad Awl do I) Handle, for long handled Shovel. Jack and Fore Plane handles. Saw do Brush do always on hand by malTtf F. G. FRANCISCUS. FRIDAY EVEA'IA'G, JIJAE 98, 1850. lbs. Sheet Zink, 100 Block do, for sale by F. G. FRANCISCIS. BACON. — Hams, Shoulders and Sides for je7tf sale low by W.M. KENYALT. DUNCANNON Nails and Spikes for sale je7tf by NVM. KENYA LT. ORANGES, (fresh) LEMONS, Flos, RAISINS, PRUNES, ACC., at A. A. BANKS' my3l Diamond Drug and Variety store. Potatoes. Bushels tor sale by jeTtf NVM. RE WALT. npHE choicest and best LIQUORS —if you JL don't believe it come and taste them—sell my3l ing at J. THOMAS' Fare Cider Vinegar. ■ NORisaie at the Diamond Drug .Store of A aps \ A. A. BANKS. Grindstones. g~TNOR sale, a good stuck, by apl2 F. J. HOFFMAN. Cedar Ware. BUCKE PS, i'ubtis, Churns, &c., for sale by apl2 F. J. HOFFMAN. Nails. V LARGE STOCK low for cash at F. J. HOFFMAN'S apl2 Hardware Store. Steel Springs. 4 LARGE S TOCK of first rate quality for iV sale at F. J. HOFFMAN'S apl2 Hardware Store. Confectionaries, UTS, Crackers, Raisins, <Ye., at the Dia -1 I rnond Drug and Variety Store of apo A. A. BANKS. Salt and Fish. 4 GOOD STOCK on hand at very light 2\. profits for cash, by apl2 F. J. HOFFMAN. Tobacco, Snuff and Segars OF every description at the Diamond Drug and Variety Store of *p6 A. A. BANKS. Looking Glasses. LARGE and small sizes, of beautiful pat terns, at unusually low pries tor cash, bv ap!2 F. J. HOFFMAN Tin, Sheet Iron, Wire, &c, ON hand, always, at very low prices for cash, at ' F. J. HOFFMAN'S ap!2 Hardware Store. PLAIN and Fancy Envelopes, Note Paper, Letter and Writing Paper, Quills, .Steel Pens, &.c., &.C., for sale at the Diamond Drug and Variety Store of A. A. BANKS. DR. JAVNE'S EXPECTORANT, " " Hair Tonic, " Carminative, for sale by J. IJ. MITCHELL. Lewistown, march 22, 1850. Gt KEEN'S Celebrated Vermifuge. —This *" Vermifuge, so justly celebrated, is too well kno'vn lo publish anything in its praise. For sale at A. A. BANKS' a pl2 Diamond Drug Store. Leather and Shoe Findings. ||] SOLE and UPPER LEATHER, Mo f roccos, Lining Skins. Lasts, Boot Trees, Pegs, Niiue Kit, &c., Ate., tor sale bv ap!2 * F. J. HOFFMAN. *i<M 4 l'iu<liiix. SOLE LEATHER, at IS£ cents nett cash. Men's Morocco, Lining &. Binding Skins, Pegs, Lasts, &.c., for sale by mal7tf F. G. FRANCISCUS. To Paint* 4 !** and Glit/ierx. "j AAf } lbs. Putty, 300 lbs. Whiting, Chrome I Green, Chrome Yellow, Lithcrage, Terra Sierra, Red Vermillion, (English,) &LC , always on hand by F. G. FHANCISCUS. ~~ I aiW simi. — R1 DLSILL has added a fine assortment of SUMMER HATS and CAPS to his stock —embracing fine PANAMAS,and all the inter mediate qualities down to STRAW and CHIP. Call and see them. New Hardware Store. \\ j/ }, ove always on hand ff~\ very large assortment of all M )1 ot Hardware, Saddlery and Caac.hvr.are , which being purchased strictly for cash, we are prepared to se'l wholesale or retail at low prices. apl'2 F.J.HOFFMAN. A AG',IV 73i:i)I< l\|,! BROWN'S ESSENCE OF JAMAICA (ILXGER, VVERY valuable preparation for persons recovering fioin fever, or other diseases, a imparting to the stomach a glow and vigor equal to a glassful of brandy, or other stimulants, without any of the debilitating ef fects which are sure to follow the use of liquor of any kind ; and it is therefore especially ap plicable to children and females. To the aged it will prove a great comfort; to the dyspeptic, and to those who are predisposed to gout and rheumatic affections, it gives great relief; and to the inebriate, who wishes to reform, but whose stomach is constantly craving the nox ious liquor, it is invaluable—giving tone to the digestive organs, and strength to resist temnta tion, and is consequently a great agent in the cause of temperance. For sale by J. B. MITCHELL, Lewistown. March 22. 1850. CdoCcc Extracts, FIDELITY. Never forsake a friend. When enemies | gather around—when sickness falls on the heart—when the world is dark and cheer less—is the time to try true friendship, j The heart that has been touched with true gold will redouble its efforts when the friend is sad and in trouble. Adversity tries real friendship. They who turn from the scene of distress betray their hypocrisy, and prove that interest only moves them. If you have a friend that loves you—who has studied your interest and happiness—be sure to sustain him in adversity. Let him feel that his former kindness is appreciated, and that his love was not thrown away. Real fidelity may be rare, but it exists in the heart. Who has not seen and felt its power ? They only deny its worth and power who have never either loved a friend or labored to make him happy. 'The good and the kind—the affectionate and the vir tuous—see and feel the heavenly principle. 'They would sacrifice wealth and happiness to promote the happiness of others, and in return they receive the reward of their love by sympathising hearts and countless favors, when they have been brought low by distress or adversity. .4DYKE TO YOITG LADIES. Trust not to uncertain riches, but pre pare yourself for every emergency in life. Learn to work, and not be dependent upon servants to make your bed, sweep your floors, and darn your own stockings.— Above all things, do not esteem too lightly those honorable young men who sustain themselves by the work of their own hands, while you care for, and receive into your company, those lazy, idle popinjays, "who never lift a finger to help themselves so long as they can keep body and soul to gether, and get sufficient lo live in fashion. Young women, remember this, and in stead of sounding the purses of your lovers, and examining the rut of their eoats, look into their hearts and habits. Mark if they have traces, nnd can depend upon them selves; see if ihe\ have minds which will lead them to look above a butterfly exist ence. T.dk not of the beautiful while skin, and liej soft, delicate hand—the line ap pearance of the young gentleman. Let not these foolish considerations engross your thoughts. inr lliiurouo, THERE KEYEB WAS A\ EIRTIILY DRU7I. There never was an earthly dream Of beauty and delight, That migled nut too soon with eiouds As suu-rajs with the night; That faded not from that fond heart Where once it loved to stav. And left that heart more desolate For having felt its sway. There never was a glad bright eye But it was dimmed by tears, Caused by such grief as ever dull The sunshine of our years. We look upon the sweetest flower, 'lis withered soon and gone; We gaze upon a star to find But darkness where it shone There never was a noble heart, A mind of worth arid power. That had not in this changing world Pain, misery, for its dower; Tne laurel on the brow had hid From many a careless eye. The secret of the soul within, its blight and agony. There never was—there cannot to On earth a precious Spring, Whose water to the fevered lip Unfailing we may bring ; All changeth on this troubled shore, Or passeth from the sight; O, for the world where joy and peace Reign as eternal light! TO WASH i\f) CLEAY SILK DRESSES, &C. Some persons suppose that silkcannot he washed, and under this impression have lain aside or given away such dresses as nearly worthless. To succeed best it may be necessary to take the dress to pieces or partly so, if very full. The silk should be laid on a perfectly smooth board, and rubbed one way with a fine flannel well soaped with pure soap, and wet in soft milkwarm water, rub in this way till the dirt is removed, then take a sponge wetted in cold water (whiskey or alcohol is bet ter.) and rub oil all the soap or suds left on the silk. After thus cleaning one side, turn the silk and clean the other side. The finest silk and ribbons may thus be made as clean as new. Silk stockings may be washed in a clean soap suds and dried by rubbing them with dry flannel, or ironed with a warm (not hot) iron, placing a blanket between the stocking and the iron. Silk should never be wrung after washing, but hung up to dry iu the air or in the shade, or hung on a horse within doors. The sun will fade the col ors. A hot iron should never he used on silk—one just warm may be used. Black silk is often cleaned by being rubbed as above in beefs gall water, and cleaned oil' with the sponge. Silk can be dried bv stretching out smooth with pins. The quicker silk is cleaned and dried the better. Black Lace Veils are cleaned by pass ing them through warm gall (beefs) water, and rinsing in cold water, and dried on a lrame or by {tinning out. Cashmere Shawls and Merinoes may ! be cleaned by passing them through cold water having in it a suds made of soap ; and alcohol and purilied ox gall and rinsed in alum water, and dried on frames, or pinned out. EFFECT OF PL.YCH DRI\KI\€. 'The one effect of punch drinking, we all know, is to make a man forget his best in terests and the interests of those depend ent on him, as well as eventually to alien ate from hint the affection of his relatives and the respect of the world. Another effect is that it makes him act silly and mis take himself very naturally, while under its influence, for some other and by no means respectable looking individual. The following piquant sketch illustrates this latter fact in a very laughable and striking manner. < >ne particular dark, drizzly, damp, dull and disagreeable day, in the latter part of November, A. I). 1842, a tall, gaunt, queer looking customer, dressed in a biue coat with metal buttons, a brimstone col ored vest, and plaid pantaloons, with calf' skin terminations, sat solemnly and alone, in a little room, situated in street, city of Philadelphia. Before him was a little round table, on whose marble top was not a fit lie pitcher of smoking punch " screeching hot," and a wine tdass. The solitary individual was " YORK" —nothing else, dear child—and that was his second pitcher lull—nigh his second pitcher emp ty. One minute after, and you couldn't squeeze a drop out of either pitcher or glass by a forty-two pound hydraulic press. ork rang the bell. The waiter poked his head in at the door. " Ring, sa ?" "Of course I did. Is it clearing off?" 4 No. sa; damp, sa ; fog so thick, sa, you could ladle it up with a spoon, sa. Have any thing, sa ?" 44 More punch and slrong !" 44 A e, sa—immediately, sa." The waiter withdrew, and in a few sec onds the third pitcher of punch stood be fore our hero, who attacked it zealously. York had just drained the last glass from the pitcher, and was begining to feel glo rious, when on raising his eves, he saw his own figure in a large pier glass direct- ; l v opposite. He rubbed his eyes, winked, started, coughed, and rubbed his eyes again. " By said he, 44 there is some fellow sitting right before me. This is a ' private room, sir, for my sole aecommoda- I lion. He waited a moment, expecting an answer, hut the reflection only stared at him and held its peace. 4 * 1 was saying, sir, that this is my private room— MINE, sir. erit d \ ork, fetching his voice an oc tave higher than before. No answer was made, and he rang the bell furiously. The waiter made his appearance again. j 44 Ring, sa ?" '* \ es, 1 did ring. Didn't I ask for a private room ?" 44 \ es, sa, this is a private room." 44 It is ! why there's a fellow sitting right before me now, on the other side of the table—r<t his impudence !" 4 - Table, sa—fellow, sa." 44 Yes, there is—weHi> never mind.— Bring me some more punch and two glass es." 44 4 es, sa—immediately, sa." In a very short time the fourth pitcher, with the two glasses, made its appearance. \ ork filled one of the glasses and shoved it over the table. 4 * Will you drink, sir ?" said he, address ing the figure in the glass. 44 Oh, you won t drink, old fellow," continued he. 44 A our liquor is getting cold, and you look as if you are fond of the thing." No answer being returned. York finish ed the pitcher and rang the bell again. Jn popped the waiter. 44 Ring, sa ?" 4 * i o be sure I did. Didn't vou hear thee b-b-bell ?" 44 1 did." 44 Didn't I order a p-private room, eh ?*' ! 44 Yes, sa— this is a private room, sa." 44 A pretty private room this is, with a ' f-f-f-fellow sitting opposite there, who won't ! take a glass of punch when it's offered to him—and a red nose at that! Oh, well, never mind—l'll try him again." Presently pitcher No. V., with tumblers i to match, was borne in with due state. 44 B-b-1 ictter t-try some, old chap," said York coaxingly, to his double. The re- j Ilex merely looked good natured, but said nothing. 4 * AY ell," continued York, 44 if that isn't the m-inost infamous—well, nev er mind, I'll drink the punch," and so he did every drop of it. About five minutes sufficed to end the pitcher. York rang j the bell supcrfuriouslv . The waiter came ' again. 44 Ring, fa ?" 44 Why, certain! why shouldn't I? W here's the m-m-man who k-k-keeps this house ?" 44 llclow, sa—l'll send 'im in." Shortly after mine host, a quiet looking little man, with a mottled calico patterned face and shining, bald head, made his ap pearance. 44 W-w-what's to pay ?" demanded Vork, arising and assuming an air of dignitv." 44 Rive punches—live levies sir." 44 There's the money, sir," said York forking over the coin. And now I want to know why when ! call for a p-p-private \vn Series—Vol. 4 !\'o. SIG. room, you should put me here with sonie j body else ?" " There's nobody here but you and I." I 44 Nobody !do you s-s-suppose I can't j see ?—l)o you th-th-think I'm drunk ? 'j'here—look there—two of them by jiu l S ° ! " V " Well, sir, 1 must confess I don t see any but two." ; " You can't, eh ?" and York dragged ' the landlord to the table. 44 Look there," continued he. pointing to the glass. 44 Th ill-there'.s the rascals now. One of 'era's ; enough like you to be your brother, and the other's the d dest Lord-forsaken, meanest looking white man I ever saw 1" BEHOLD ! HOW GREAT A FIRE A LITTLE bPARR kIVDLF.TU. 44 Mrs. Smith," said Mrs. Brown to her next door neighbor, the other day, 44 your Sal makes a common practice of throwin' her slops right down in from of my door, and I don't like it." 44 Well, Mrs. Brown, since you have spoke about it, I must say that your Bill does more than that; he chucks dirty water in our Sal's face, and even tore her dress a 1 few days ago." ■ 44 AV ell, dear knows, Mrs. Smith, you 'needn't say nothing about my Bill," for your Sal is the wust child in the neighbor hoood ; all the neighborhood says so, and what all say must be so." 4 - All the neighbors says so, does they ? and what does they say about your Bill, 1 d like to know ? Take care, Mrs. Brown —don't put me in a passion, or I may say more than you'd like to hear. People that live in glass houses oughtn't to throw stones." 44 Say what you please, Airs. Smith, but take care and don't violate the law, or I'll , put you where the dogs won't bite vou." j "Ah ! you will, wiH you ? You dirty huzzy ! you put a decent woman in prison, will you Better take care you don't get there yourself; it's where you ought to have been long ago, if what everybody says is true." 44 There, I'll make you prove that—yes I will. Sal, get my bonnet and shawl. I'll see if there's no justice for me and Airs. Smjth hastened oil" to a magistrate to get a warrant for Airs. Brown. The magistrate and the constable were the only persons who made anything by the opera tion. ADI TCH STORV.—I anil proder Ilonce, and two oder togs, vash out huntin next week, and we trove nine woodchuck into a stone heap, and kilt ten out of de nine pefore tey cot in. A beggar suddenly rieh, generally be cornes a prodigal; he puts on riot and ex -1 ccss to obscure liis former obscurity. UHtOIS FACTS ABOIT RAI\. There is one remarkable fact connected with the fall of rain, which has never vet received satisfactory explanation : Over any given spot more rain falls at the sur face of the earth than above it. Heberdon made some experiments to ascertain this fact, in the following manner : He fixed a ruin-gunge on the square part of the roof ol Westminster Abbev, away from I the western towers, which might obstruct the clouds, another on the roof of a neigh boring house, and a third 011 the ground, in the <rarden of the same. The number of inches of rain caught on the Abbev roof was 14, on the house-top IS, and in the garden 22. The illustrious French astronomer, Arago, has for many tears noticed the fall of rain, at different heights, at the Observatory at Paris, and his results, with which hundreds ot others agree, are like those of Ileberdon. It is well known that the quantity of rain which falls at the foot of a mountain is considerably larger than that deposited on its summit. Manv explanations have been offered of this cu rious fact, but none to which the scientific ha\e given sanction. Immense Cost of the Italian Cathedrals. 1 he cathedral ot Milan constitutes its crowning glory. This edifice is so lofty, towering and magnificent, that it would take the snow-capped Alps to earth if. A life time might be passed in studying thi* great temple. There is a history in its every stone. St. Peter's, at Koine, occu pied three and a half centuries alone in its erection, engaged the attention of forty Popes, employed some of the best archi tects of the modern world, and cost up ward of sixty millions of dollars, a sum which, when we consider the facilities that Rome possesses in marbles and bronzes, does not exceed one-third of the expendi ture that would he- necessary to build another like it in any other capitol. VYUfk two exceptions, all its altars are adorned with a mosaic, the labor and expense of which arc almost incredible, each occupy ing one man on an average 35 years, and costing on an average fifty thousand dol lars. The Vatican is another great won der. It is a palace of learning and sculp ture. The V atican and the Cathedrals of Koine, Floroneo, Venice and Milan, may be compared to the works of llomer, Mi! ton and Shakspeare : they five not t r a day. but for all time.
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