*>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.