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The Parson and the Boxer. BY BAM SLICK. Yes, said Mr. Slick, Father John was tight; these antagonizing chaps ought to be well quilted, the whole rail of ’em. It fairly makes me sick to see the folks, each on ’em a backin’ up of their own man. At it again, says one; fair play, says another; stick it into him, says a third; and that’s your sort, says the fourth. Them are the folks who do mischief. They show such clear grit it fairly frightens me. It makes my hair stand right up on end to see ministers do that are. It appears to me that I could write a book in favor of myself and my notions, without wai tin’ i any one, and if I couldn’t, I wouh n’t write at all, I swore. Our old minister, Mr. Hopewell, (a real good man, and a larned man, too, that,) they sent to him once to write agin the Unitarians, for they are agoin’ ahead like statice in New England, but he refused. Said he, Sam, says he, when I first went to Cambridge, there was a boxer and wrastler came there, and he heat every one wherever he went Well, old Mr. I’ossitt was the Church of England parson at Charlestown, at the time, and a terrible pow erful man he was—a real sneezer, and as ac tive as a weazel. Well, the boxer met him one day, a little way out of town, a takin’ of his evenin’ walk, and, said he, Parson, says he, they say you are a most plaguy strong man, and uncommon stiff, too. Now, says be, I never see’d a man yet that was a match for me; would you have any objection jist to let me be availed of your strength here in a ■friendly way, by ourselves, where no soul would be the wiser; if you will, I'll keep dark about it, I swan. Cos your way, said the Parson, and tempt me not; you are a carnal-minded, wicked man, and l take no pleasure in such vain, idle sports. V cry well, said the boxer; now here I stand, says he, in the path, right slap afore you; if you pass round me, then I take it as a sign that you nre afear’d on me, and if you keep the path, why then you must first put me out —that’s a fact. The Parson jist made a spring forrard and hitched him up as quick as wink and throwed him right over the fence whap on the broad of his back, and then went on as if nothin’ had happened—as demure as you please, and lookin’ as if butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. Stop, said the boxer, as soon us he had picked himself up, stop, Parson, said he, that’s a good man, and jist chuck ov er my horse, too, will you, for I swan I be lieve you could do one near about as easy as t’other. My ! said he, if that don’t bang the hush; you are another guess chap from what I took you to be, any how. Now, said Mr. Hopewell, says he, I won’t write, but if arry a Unitarian crosses my path, I’ll jist over the fence with him in no time, as the Parson did the boxer; for writin’ only ag gravates your opponents, and never convinc es them. I never seed a convart made by that way yet; but I’ll tell you what I have see’d, a man set his own flock a doubtin’ by his own writin’. You may happify your en emies, cantankerate your opponents, and in jure your own cause by it, hut I defy you to sarve it. These writers, said he, put me in mind of that are boxer’s pupils. He would sometimes set two on ’em to spar; well, they’d put on their gloves, and begin, larfin’ and jokin’, all in good humor. Presently one on ’em would put in a very hard blow ; well, t’other would return it in airncst. Oh, says the other, if that’s your play, off gloves and at it; and sure enough, away would fly* their gloves, and at it they’d go, tooth and nail. No, Sam, the misfortin’ is, we are all apt to think Scriptur’ intended for our neighbors, and not for ourselves. The poor all think it made for the rich. Look at that are Dives, they say, what an all fired scrape he got into by his avarice with Lazarus ; and ain’t it writ as plain as any thing, that them folks will find it as easy to go to Heaven as for a camel to go through the eye of a needle ? Well, then, the rich think it all made for the poor—that they sharnt steal nor bear false witness, but shall be obedient to them that’s in authority. And as for them are Un itarians, and he always got his dander up when he spoke of them, why there’s no do in’ nothin’ with them, says he. When they get fairly stumped, and you produce a text that they can’t get over, nor get round, why they say it tante in our version at all—that’s an interpolation, it’s an invention of them are everlastin’ monks; there’s nothin’ left for you to do with them, but to serve them as Parson Possit detailed the boxer—lay right hold of ’em and chuck ’em over the fence, even if they were as big as all out of doors. That’s what our folks ought to have done with ’em at first, pitched ’em clean out of the state, and let ’em go down to Novia Seotin, or some such outlandish place, for they ain’t fit to live in no Christian country at all. Fightin’ is no way to make convarts; the true tcay is to win ‘em. Yon may stop a man’s mouth, Sam, says he, by a cram min’ a hook down his throat, hut you won’t convince him. It’s a fine thing to write a book all covered over with Latin, and Greek, and He brew, like a bridle that’s real jam, all span gled with brass nails, but who knows wheth er it’s right or wrong ? Why notone in ten thousand. If I had my religion* to choose, and warn’t able for to judge for myself, I’ll tell you what I’d do ; I’d jist ask myself who leads the best lives ? Now, says he, Sam. I won’t say who do, because it would look like vanity to say it was the folks who hold to our platform, but I’ll tell you who don’t. It ain’t them that make the greatest professions always; and mind what I tell you, Sam, when you go a tradin’ with your clocks away down east to Novia Scotia, and them wild provinc es, keep a bright look out on them as cant too much, for a long face is plaguy apt to cover a long conscience —that’s a fact. Put it to Him like a Gentleman. A few days since, a young gentleman of our city, holding somewhat of a prominent position among the “ young men of wit and fashion about town,” and who, with his’other accomplishments, possesses some acknowl edged skill in the “ manly art of self-defence,” was showing half a dozen of his southern friends, who were on a visit to our city, the “ lions” of the town. Amongst other places of fashionable resort for the “ bloods,” he in troduced his friends into Mr. ’s gymnas ium rooms, in street, where he found what appeared to him a very “verdant” youth, endeavoring to go through some diffi cult gymnastic exercises, but was exceeding ly blundering in all his efforts. After looking quietly on at the appareut awkward manner of the supposed “green’un”’ our young gentleman stepped up and address ed the supposed countryman, as follows: My friend, you do not appear to und rstand orcity notions for exercise.” “Not exact ly,” replied the stranger, H Afloiv me to show you, as there is somewhat of a sleight of hand in doing these things,” said the young gentle men, with an air of self-importance; and af ter pulling off his white kids, stretching him self, he went through many of the exercises iti a very handsome manner, displaying great \ strength and quickness; and after explaining to the stranger what he termed the modus op erands he continued, “iny friend, perhaps vou would like to take a few lessons in spar ling?” To which the stranger replied, “I j would not object if you won’t strike hard ! A pair of boxing gloves was then handed him, and after putting them on, and hitting the in together a number of times, lie said, “ W ell, I don’t think there is much danger of hurting a fellow with these stuffed mittens ! when both par ies soon struck an attitude of defence, and i after the vounggentleman had rushed the stran ger round the room a number of times, hitting out first right, then left, each of which were either “ stopped,” or “ dodged,” when our ; voung hero made a “ feint” with his right, and letting fly his left, giving, as supposed, his antagonist a “ stunner” under the but ot the ear, as he fell heavily ; but soon recover ng himself, and after brushing the dust from ■ his clothes, reinaiked to the young gentleman, | “my friend, don’t you play a leetle rough ?” The young gentleman begged the stranger’s pardon, shook hands with him, and assured him he did not intend to give so heavy a blow, and in the future would spar lighter. They soon came into “position” again; the stranger, as before, appearing as though he was amaz ingly afraid of the “ stuffed mittens!” as he jumped about like an India rubber ball, and dodged like a game cock with both eyes out. Soon, however, the young gentleman thought he had an opportunity of throwing in a settler, and “struck out from the shoulder” a tre mendous blow, and, as before, over went the stranger; who, on regaining his feet once more, showed much warmth of feeling, say ing, “he did not bargain to be knocked round in that rough manner?” “ However,” he continued, “ I wouldn’t mind taking one more round!” And after the young gentle man had settled and shrugged up his .-bould ers a number of times, with an air of sell consequence, they walked up to the chalk for the third time, the stranger saying, he believ ed he had learned the modus operandi of the thing, as he at once commenced cuffing our young hero, not only on both ears, but occa sionally rubbing his nose with the glove to such an extent that his Southern friends at once burst into a tremendous shout < f laugh ter, that so mortified his vanity, he rushed in, letting fly first left, then right, and the stran ger “ countered,” and my young hero sup posed that, he had knocked the stranger into the “ middle of next week.” What was his surprise on seeing his antogonist turn two back summersets, pulling off the gloves as he was spinning in the air! The truth was, the supposed green ’un per ceived that the young gentleman wished to “ show off” his skill in sparring to his South ern friends, and he was disposed to learn the modus operandi himself, at the same time, as, when the young gentleman supposed he had given a “ stinging’’ as well as a settling “ hit,” it was so neatly dodged by the “stranger,” who, at the same instant dropped, that the young gentleman was led into the delusion that the tremendous force of his blow had knocked over his antagonist! At this moment, Mr. , the proprietor of the gymnasium, came in, and approaching the supposed “ green ’un” took him cordially by the hand, saying, “How have you been, Mr. Ravel ? lam most happy to see you!” The supposed “green ’un”’ was no less a person age than the celebrated Antoine Ravel / who stepped into the room to examine the gymnas tic apparatus. The chagrin of the young gentleman ‘can be imagined, as he rushed from the room amidst shouts of laughter, taking an oath he never again would spar with a stranger. We regret to hear that lie has not been seen in the city since, and it is supposed he has taken up his residence for the sunnnet on Apple Island, in Boston harbor.— Boston Post. [From the Phrenological Almanac for 1850.] Kindness and Cruelty Contrasted, A vicious ox will set a whole yard of cat tle to goring each other, down to the hornless calf, which will vent his excited wrath on the cosiest sheep or a simple turkey gobler. The leader of a file of mules, a mile in length, is stung by a fly in the flank; he kicks the shins of his follower, who raps the one behind him, and so it goes to the end of the caval cade. Each kicks his successor because he feels the smart from his predecessor’s heels. That same vicious ox might set the whole caressing each other, by simply reaching forth his tongue, and commencing the work of amiable kindness. There are few ani i mals which may not be subdued to man’s 1 will and wishes by kind treatment. “The Elephant, with a gentle hand, may be led by a hair.” Men and children have feelings similar to those of the ox, mule, and calf, which may be aroused or allayed in like manner. “John, you lump of laziness, go to work !” makes John feel sour, lessens his hope of pleasing, lowers his self respect, awakens a spirit of opposition, and he becomes an eye ser vant—a kind of unwilling cart horse in the discharge of his duties. “Come, John, let the work go ahead ; you are the boy to make it fly,” awakens the am bition of John ; makes him feel that he is ap preciated as being capable of doing right; although he feels lazy, yet it does not seem to be known, he is said t 6 be able to do well, j and he feels encouraged to keep up his repu tation ; his hope is inspired; his love of pleas ing and kind feeling is awakened; and he leaps into his business with a right good will, and by habit becomes industrious, and by kind treatment obliging. “Frank, you villain, what did you do that! for! you are perfectly hateful; I’ll flog you smartly if you repeat it,” touches Frank’s pride, and awakens his anger. He knows he is noisy and playful, but he is not conscious of any villainous intention, and did not mean to be hateful. He feels slandered, and con sequently indignant; and the threatened flog- 1 ing, which is to disgrace him, he regards as ! unjust, and he resolves to fight his way i through. He feels that the treatment is hu- i miliating and cruel, and he loses his self re- I spect and ambition to do well; becomes quarrelsome and hateful. “Frank, my son, will you play more quiet- 1 ly, and not turn over the chairs! The yard, or the street, is a better place to play horse I than the parlor; men drive horses out of doors,” convinces the judgment of Frank that ‘ his thoughtlessness, roughness and rudeness ‘ are out of place in the parlor, and the moth- J er’s kind tone of voice evinces no anger, and I arouses none in him, and he complies, with alacrity, with the mild and reasonable re- ! quest, “There, Sarah, goes another dish, and the i milk on the table cloth and carpet; take that! slap in the face, and see if you can mind j what you are about,” makes Sarah angry, for j she tried to be careful; the cup slipped hi her j little hand. She feels unconscious of inten tional wrong; and anger, grief, and wound ed sensitiveness make her timid, discouraged and unhappy. Every time she attempts to handle what will break or spill, excites her fear: and her agitation of mind and trembling hand make her ten times more likely to meet with accidents; and she prefers a tin cup and a seat in the chimney corner, where neither breaking nor spilling will be mortal sin. “.Sarah, my daughter, don’t cry; never mind the cup, the cloth or the carpet. \ou did not mean to do it, I am sure, and crying never mends a cup nor cleans a carpet. ‘Nev er erv for spilled milk.’ If yon will be more careful in the future, as I trust, you will avoid all such trouble. There is another cup, and nice milk; wipe off the tears and be happy again.” Sarah smiles through her tears; takes her fresh cup of milk with a firm, con fident, courageous, reassured hand; and re joices in her strength and acquired cautious ness and skill. She is certainly made happi er bv the kind treatment; and the cup, cloth, and carpet are not more hopelessly damag ed than if the child’s happy nature had been scarred and defaced by unkindness. A Reprehensible exhibition. Ephraim Littlefield, the late Janitor of the Massachusetts Medical College, in Bos ton, whose testimony on the trial of Prof. Webster did more to procure the conviction, and of course, the death of that wretched culprit, than all the rest, and who in conse quence received three thousand dollars re ward from the family of the murdered man, is now at Clinton Hall, in this city, exhibit ing a model of the building which was the scene of the crime, describing its localities and incidents, and recapitulating the evidence given by him on the trial, together with sun dry private anecdotes, explanations, com ments and opinions, with regard to the hor rible affair. Accompanying trie model are full length wax figures, representing the mur derer and the murdered, the features of whoso faces are imitated with a sufficient nearness to nature to give the spectator a ghastly idea of their appearance while alive. These figures are dressed in semblances of “the customary suits of black” the originals were wont to wear, and present that awk ward and unnatural appearance which such tilings always do. The far-famed Madame Tussaud, of London, in her “Chamber of Horrors,” could not have a more repulsive group than that now polluting the hall of the Mercantile Library Association, in the Clin ton buildings. But when to its execrable ness is added the disgusting sight of a man having occupied and occupying the situation of this Mr. Littlefield, in relation to the affair, showing up, and (with occasional facetiae thrown in by way of heightening its interest,) explaining the scene, every well-regulated mind shrinks with instinctive horror from the exhibition, and refuses to believe that it can be a popular one with his kind. We hope it will not. The subject of the Parkman mur der has agitated this community, now, for ve ry nearly a whole year. The horrible deed | has been fearfully avenged by the stern arm jof the law. Both the murdered man and the murderer have gone to their account, and “nothing can touch them more.” But there are survivors of both whose feelings have been cruelly lacerated for all those long months, during which their life has been but one continued scene of intense suffering and grief. It is time that they should be relieved as far as maybe; and he is not worthy the name of man who can deliberately add another pang to those already so keenly felt by the delicate, the sensitive, the innocent sufferers in this matter. For the sake of our common humanity, then, we cannot but ex press the hope that this repulsive exhibition will not be countenanced by the people of this city, nor by those of any part of our common country. — Express. Barnnm and Jenny Lind. On the day of the first concert Mr. Bar man informed the fair Swede that her share of the concert would not be less than $lO,- 000, and probably be much more, whereupon Jenny in the excellence of her heart at once determined to give it all to charity. Mr. Barnum, who, with an eye to business, at once perceived how many “charily concerts'’ could be saved by this move, was delighted at this generous proposal, and told the lady, that he would, if called before the audience, announce the fact. At this proposition, the modest charity of M’lle. Lind at once re volted, and she distinctly requested him not to do so. Her lawyers were called, and the SIO,OOO were at once disposed of to twelve different charities, after the manner which has already been published. Evening came, and in time the concert came to an end, and Mr. Barnum, (having previously given the particulars of donations i to gentlemen of the press,) could not resist the temptation of announcing the fact, and reading a full statement of the donations, much to the chagrin of Mile. Li:.d. And now comes the cream of the joke.— Quite a number of the high st priced seats had been purchased by irresponsible persons, and had never been called or paid for, and for once Mr. Barnum had “counted chickens before they were hatched.” Miss Lind’s share of the receipts instead of amounting to SIO,OOO or over, as he had fondly hoped, turned out to he about S7OOO, and there was a considerable deficiency between that sum and the sum already given away in charity. Mr. Barnum, his heart overflowing with charity, repaired to “that angel,” and in formed her of the melancholy fact that he wanted about S3OOO from her, to make up the sum of her donations. “I gave away all my share of the concert,” said the Nightingale, “what more do you want?” “But, my dear Miss Lind, there are not SIO,OOO which you appropriated, and which I publicly announced, and had published.— \ ou must fulfil your—ah, I beg pardon— our promises.” “And so they shall be fulfilled, and you will fulfil them. Hark ye, Mr. Barnum,” and the fair Swede’s eyes lighted up with the fires of charity, “you have made this an nouncement, have given publicity to this af fair, have made a boast of my charity to answer your business purposes,and have dis tributed money for me, before I had it, and now you will pay all you have promised, for my name shall not be sacrificed by these short comings, neither will I give more than my receipts.” Barnum. “But what are we to do ? I can’t pay it out of my own pockets. I nev er ” Lind. “Oh, yes, you will be charitable, for I know you are—(as she said this a most expressive smile lit up her countenance) — j and you will pay 7 this small deficit.” Barnum. “Butl can’t; I won’t! I never did such a thing ” Lind. “But you will this time, or our contract is at an end. I will give concerts on iny own account, and you may sue me for damages.” And Barnum had to consent; but he has kept his own charity a profound secret, while Jenny—glorious Jenny—has never yet stop ped teUing the story or laughing over it.— Barnum swears it was the first time a wo man got the better of him in a “matter of bu siness.”—N. Y. Sunday Despateh. Grief ennobles. He who has not suffered, can never have thought or felt. Dr. deGRAFFENRIED’S CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC LINIMENT. Ix int roducing this medicine to the people of the Unit ed State-, for sale, the proprietors hen leave to submit the following statement of Dr. de Grafienried, its discov erer and inventor: The undersigned frankly states that he has prescribed this medicine lor the last twenty-two years, in all tonns of Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, with a success un paralleled in the annals of medicine : and he lias no hes itation in saying,, that it is decidedly the most valuable remedy ever yet discovered for the relief of this most pain ful and di.-tre.-sing malady. His note-book contains upwards of three hundred ca ses, in which it has been used within the above named period, and in no single instance has it corne to his knowl edge, of its having tailed to effect a cure when persereved in. Many of the cases were from tour to ten years stand ing : and what may appear yet more remarkable and ex traordinary, is, that when the patient has been once re lieved, the disease is permanently cured, remains so, not a solitary instance having been reported to him ot itsre turn. All he would ask for this remedy is a fair, impar tial and patient trial, for the results he entertains no ap prehension. Up to tha time of this discovery, the undersigned had well studied the origin,progress, and character ot this dia ease,and is well assured, had consulted every author on its treatment, who had written or been translated into the English language, and had used all the remedies of any notoriety then in vogue with the profession, with however, very rarely any relief to poor suffering hu manity. It has baffled the skill and science of the most eminent Physicians and Surgeons of our own , and of every other country. But the undersigned flatters himself that his remedy will cure this most painful disease, when all oth ers have failed, and that he shall have been an humble in strument in the hands of God, of relieving the human family of a vast amount ofsuffering. E. L. dc GRAFFENRIED, M. D. It is for sale at Dr. R. A. Wares Drug store Columbus, and by Agents in all the principal cities and towns in the United States. Price $5 per bottle—none genuine withour the signature of the discoverer on the side label of the bottle, and across the cork. de GRAFFENRIED and Cos., Proprietors. CETIFICATES. Jones’ Hotel, PHii.ADEi.riHA, .March 3d, 1850 Col. A. B. Ragan —Sir : It affords me great pleasure to be able to hear testimony to the efficacy and virtues of Dr. de Graffenrieds Rheumatic Liniment. I have been sorely afflicted for the last ix years with, what I believed to be, and what eminent Physicians of this city pronounced, Rheumatic gout,for several winters past 1 have been confined to my room and bed nearly all the time. In January last, I had an attack as violent if not more so than usual, which prostrated me for about three weeks; on your recconunendation I commenced the use of this Liniment. (With I must confess hut little faith). Its effects were astonishing and decidedly bene ficial from its first application. In a few days my back, wrists ancles were entirely relieved (and so coutin uc) of all soreness, pains, and the swelling's reduced, .with the use of less than one bottle. I have been in the discharge of my ordinary business ever since. I consider it an extraordinary, and decidedly the most efficacious remedy for this disease which I have ever met with. And most cheerfully recommend its use to all who may he afflicted with it. Respectfully Yours, N. W. BRIDGES. Jones’ Hotel. Baltimore March, 30 1850. Dr. de Graff envied — Dear Sir For the last twelve years I have suffered very severely with the Rheumatism, having been nearly one fourth of the time confined to my bed by it. I have had the best medical aid to be found in various cities in the United States, with little or no benefit. I have also tried innumerable strongly recommended remedies, which have failed to effect a cure. I spent the last summer at the White Sulphur and Hot Springs in Virginia, to little purpose. After my return home, I so far recovered, as to be able to walk about a lit tle. About six weeks since, I had a very severe attack which again confined me to my bed, I was in great pain and searely able to move my limbs, when a friend of mine called and informed me that you had discovered an infallible remedy, and had cured many, and amongst them, one of my friends, and showed me a letter from him stating the fact. I was induced to try your Rheu matic Linainent, and take pleasure in informinig you that in less than twenty four hours from the first application I was perfectly free from pain, and continue so, up to this time. lam now able to attend to business, and fondly hope all those afflicted, as I have been, may be as speedily relieved, as I have been with your medecinc.— Wishing you all the Blessings you deserve Dear sir. Your Greateful and Ob’t Serv't GEO. WARDS WORTH. Columbus Ga., Oct. 20, 1849 Dr. De Graffonried—Dear sir: I take pleasure in giv ing you the particulars ofmy affliction by, and relieffrom Rheumatism. During the spring of 134'4 I was afflicted with a very severe attack of Inflammatory Rheumatism. I employed all the most celebrated remedies then known and used in similar cases,aided by medical advice, until September, 1845, with no satisfactory result whatever. I was then induced, by a rheumatic acquaintance, to try your Liniment, as something new, and which had cured him ; and in one month, from the time I commenced the application, I was well, and clear of the Rheumatism as I ever was, and have continued so to this time. Yours, truly, L. C. MORTON. FROM COL. A. K. AYER. Dr. E. L. de Graffenried—-Learning that vou are about to manufacture for the public, your valuable Rheumatic Liniment, I take pleasure in stating that I believe it one of the most valuable remedies ever used for that common and most distressing disease, having witnessed its effects upon a negro man of mine, who had been af flicted for four years, until almost every joint was en larged, and the body otherwise emaciated. By the use of four or five bottles, in three weeks he was relieved en tirely from pain Columbus Ga., —Oct. 24,1849. A. K. AYER. Columbus, October 30, 1349. Dear Sir —About the first of April last, I came to Co lumbus to get medical assistance, and was advised to call on you, ns having a remedy that would afford me speedy relief. I was taken down in January last, with a violent attack of Rheumatism in nearly all iny joints so badly, that I could not pull ofmy shoes without aid ; nor could I ascend or descend steps, or pull off my j clothes without assistance. My right arm and hand 1 were nearly useless ; the fingers contracted and swollen; the right knee swollen and stiffened, so that I could not bend it but very little. Up to the Ist of April, I was all the time in suffering and pain ; I rubbed with your Rheu matic Liniment my limbs three times, and was the next morning enabled to descend a long fight of steps, with out aid of crutch or stick, and back to my room—l could also bend my knee and bring it up to the. chair, which the previous day, I could not have done if my life had de pended on it. I could also use, open and bend iny fing ers, wich was an.imbossibility the day before. I rose in the morning from my bed entirely relieved of pain. I used one bottle and am eight ounce vial of your Rheu - matic Liniment, and in ten days, I was relieved. I would not have been in the condition which 1 had been, ten days before I called on you, for any amout of money which could be given me; for what is life worth when in constant pain and misery ! I consider your Rheumat ic Liniment, the most valuable medicine in the world. I am, dear sir, your friend. J. H. SMITH. Columbus, Nov. 1, 1349. Dear Sir—My negro woman Patience, a cook, had a stilff neck from a painful Rheumatic affection, for six or seven years, and could not turn her neck except with the ; body. I was induced to purchase.a bottle ot your Lin iment, which was applied in August or September of i 1848. One bottle entirely relieved her and she now lias j the use of her neck as well as ever she had ; and up to this time, it has not returned. GARLAND B. TERRY. Philadelphia, Feb. 1 1850. Dr. de Graffenried—Dear Sir: Having been afflicted, for some time past, with a severe attack of Rheumatism, ami having heard of the wonderful effects of your Rheu matic Liniment, 1 was induced to try a bottle of it; and after three days, I was so much relieved as to be able to leave the house and attend to business. I have perfect ly recovered from the disease, and would cheerfully re commend the Liniment to all those who are afflicted, GEORGE HOOD, 27 Powell street. Columbus Ga., Oct. 13,1849. Dr. E. L de Graffenried—Dear sir: Agreeable to your request, I give my testimonial as to the virtue of your Liniment in the cure of Rheumatism. Being at tacked in one joint ofmy finger, last winter, with acute Rheumatism, and haying used many of the unnumbered prescriptions for its cure, with but little benefit, I made application of two bottles of your Liniment, which I am happy to say relieved me in a very short time. I can re commend its use to all persons affei ted in like manner. Very respectfully, F. S. CHAPMAN. I can testify to the efficacy of Dr. de Graffenried’s Rheumatic Liniment in the case of Mr. F. S. Chapman, as it came under my immediate observation. October 13, 1849. R. A. WARE, M. D. * Dear sir—Some time in January last, Mrs. McKee was taken very ill with Inflammatory Rheumatism in her shoulder joints, extending to her elbow joint and arm, which disabled her from using her arm almost en tirely ; and from the pain, want of sleep, arid great rest lessness, for not less than six weeks, I was induced by : my friend,.Mr. Luke Reed, to cal! oh you for a bot tle of your Liniment, and by using half the bottle, she was entirely relieved, and the relief was manifest or sen sible after three or four rubbings. lam of opinion, it is one of the most valuable remedies that has ever been dis covered, for Rheumatism: that is, from my own knowl edge, and that which I have heard from others. Dr. E. L. de Graffenried. H. C. McKEE. Columbus. Oct. 19th 1849 Dr. de Graffenried—Dear sir: I take pleasure in sav ing, I have a boy who was so badly afflicted with Rheu matism, that he could not raise his hand to his head, and had nearly lost the use ofnis arm. I used the fourth of a bottle of your Rheumatic Liniment, which relieved him entirely. I consider it a most valuable remedy for the cure of Rheumatism. RANDOLPH L. MOTT. LIVER COMPLAINT, JAUNDICE, DYSPEPSIA, CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM DISORDERED LIVER OK STOMACH, SUCH AS CONSTIPATION, INWARD PILES, FULLNESS, OR BLOOD TO THE HEAD, ACIDITY OF THE STOMACH, NAUSEA, HEART BURN, DISGUST FOR FOOD, FULLNESS OR WEIGHT IN TIIE STOMACH, SOUR ERUC TATIONS, SINKING OR FLUTTERING AT TIIE PIT OF THE STOMACH, SWIMMING OF THE HEAD, HUR RIED AND DIFFICULT BREATHING, FLUT TERING AT THE HEART, CHOKING OR SUFFOCATING SENSATIONS WHEN IN A LYING POSTURE, DIMNESS OF VISION, DOTS OR WEBS BEFORE THE SIGHT, FE VER AND DULL PAIN IN THE HEAD, DEFICIENCY OF PERSPIRATION, YELLOWNESS OFTIIF. SKIN AND EYES, PAIN IN THE SIDE, BACK,CHEST, LIMBS,&C., SUDDEN FLUSH ES OF HEAT, BURNING IN THE FLESH, CON STANT IMAGININGS OF EVIL, AND GREAT , DEPRESSION OF SPIRITS, CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED BY DR. IIOOFLAND’S CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS, PREPARED BY DR. C. M. JACKSON, GERMAN MEDICINE STORE, No. 120, Arch St., Philadelphia. Their power over the above diseases is lint excell ed, if equalled, by any oilier preparation in the United States, as the cures attest , in many cases after skilful physicians had failed.. These Bitters are worthy ttio attention of invalids.— Possessing great virtues in. the rectification of diseases o* the Liver and lesser glands, exercising the most search ing powers in weakness and affections of the digestive organs, they are, withal,safe, certain and pleasant. Head and be Convinced. Chas. Robinson, Esq., Easton, Md.,in a letter to Dr. Jackson, Jan. 9, 1850, said— "My wife and myself have received more benfit front your medicine than any ether we have ever taken for the Dyspepsia and Liver disease..'’ •‘‘The Tenth Legion,” published at Woodstock, Va., January 10,1850, said— “A Great Medicine “We have uniformly refrained from recommending to the public any of the various patent medicines of the day, unless thoroughly convinced of their value.—; Among those we consider worthy of notice is the German Bitters, invented by Dr. lloofland, and prepared by Dr. Jackson, in Philadelphia. One in stance in particular, in which the superior virtues of this medicine have been tested, has fallen under our observation. During the last summer,a son of Mr. Abraham Crabill, of this county, was very se riously afflicted with Liver Complaint, and after trying in vain various remedies, he purchased a bottle of the Bitters, and after using it, was so much relieved of his distressing malady, that he procured another bot tle, and is restored entirely to health.” Head Further a Few Facts. The “Philadelphia Democrat,” the leading Ger man journal of Philadelphia. The editor said, No vember 24th : “Wer again call attention to the removal of tip, German Medicine Store, the principal depot for the sale of Dr. llooSand's German Bitters, front 278 Race to 120 Arch street, one door below Sixth.— Owing to the increased demand for this medicine, and for the accommodation of his numerous patients, Dr. Jackson has been compelled to occupy a larger store. We wish lam success in his new quarters ; lie is deserving it The Bitters Mixture is without doubt the greatest medicine extant for diseases of the Liver ami Bowels. A stubborn case of Chronic Diarrhoea lias come under our notice, wherein the i patient had exhausted the Materia Mcdicns of the different schools of medicine with no apparent benefit. He was induced to use these bitters, and a few bottles of them have entirely cured him. Many such cases we could refer to. We hope our readers will recol lect this great restorative, should they he so unfortu nate as to require its use. Dr. Jackson possesses the original unpublished receipt of Dr. lloofland, and he prepares this medicine with care. Those pur chasing should call at his store, or see that his name is written upon the wrapper outside, and blown in the bottle, as imitations of good articles are common.” Judge M. M. Noah, a gentleman with great sci entific and literary attainments, said in his “New i York Weekly Messenger,” January fi, 1850: j 11 Dr. lloojtami's German Hitters. — Here is a pre ! paration which the lending presses in the Union ap -1 pear to he unanimous in recoinending, and the rca | son is obvious. It is made after a prescription furnished by one of the most celebrated physicians of modern times, the late Dr. Christopher Wilhelm lloofland, Professor to the University of Jena, Private Physician i to the Kingof Prussia, and one of the greatest medi cal writers Germany lias ever produced. He was emphatically’ the enemy of humbug, and therefore a medicine of which he was the inventor and endorser may be perfectly relied on. He specially recommend ed it in Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Debility, Vertigo, Acidity of the Stomach, Constipation, and all com plaints arising from a disordered condition of the stomach, the liver and the intestines. Nine Phila delphia papers express their conviction of its excel lence, and several of the editors speak of its effects from their own individual experience. Under these circumstances, we feel warranted not only in calling j the attention of our readers to the present proprietor's ( Dr. C. M. Jackson’s) preparation, hut in recom mending the article to all afflicted.” More Evidence. The “Philadelphia Saturday Gazette,” the best family newspaper published in the United States, the editor says of DR. HOOFLAND’S GERMAN BITTERS. “ It is seldom that we recommend what are termed Patent Medicines to the confidence and patronage of our readers; and, therefore, when we recommend Dr. Hoofland's German Bitters, we wish it to be distinct ly understood that we are not speaking of the nos trums of the day that are noised about for a brief period and then forgotten after they have done their guilitv race of mischief, but of a medicine long established, universally prized, and which has met the heaity ap proval of the Faculty itself.” Evidence upon evidence has been received (like the foregoing) from all sections of the Union, the last three years, and the strongest testimony in its favor is, that there is more of it used in the practice of the regular Physicians of Philadelphia than all other nos trums combined, a fact that can easily be established, and fully proving that a scientific preparation will meet with their quiet approval when presented even in this form. That this medicine will cure Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia, no one can doubt, after using it as direct ed. It acts specifically upon the stomach and liver— it is preferable to calomel in all bilious diseases —the effect is immediate. They can lie administered to female or infant with safety aud reliable benefit, at any time. Beware of Counterfeits. This medicine has attained that high character which is necessary for all medicines to attain to in duce counterfeiters to put forth a spurious article at the risk of the lives of those who are innocently de ceived. Look well to the Marks of the Genuine. They have the written signature of C. M. JACK SON upon the wrapper, and the name blown in the bottle, without which they are spurious. For sale, wholesale and retail, at the German Medicine- Store, No. 120 ARCH street, one door below Sixth, (late of 278 Race street,) Philadelphia, and by re spectable dealers generally throughout the country. (FT For sale also by Danforth A Nagel, Columbt s, Ga., and by Dr. John M. T. Gullett, at Buena Vista, Marion co., Ga. August 22 34 ly BE Wise! —’Tis Folly to Defer! Afflicted Read ! —Thousands are suffering from disease from which there is no difficulty in being permanently and speedily relieved, provided the right means be used. As every vice has its own punishment, so it would seem every disease has its remedy. This is true, and there is nothingin this life more certain than that the AMER ICAN COMPOUND is the most speedy and eertain remedy for all diseases of a delicate character, known to the world. Adopted to every stage of the disease, sex and constitution, at all times and seasons, there is no tears of exposure, detention from business nor re striction in diet; from the certain and speedy relief it gives, it is now the most popular remedy of the day.— Ten thousand eases have been cured effectually by it during the past year. Prepared by a practical physician, the afflicted can rely with confidence on its curative powers over diseases of this character. Full directions accompany each bottle. CA UTlON. —Ask for the American Compound, and purchase only of the Agents. 294. Market st. Phila delphia, and of Danforth A Nagel, Columbus, Ga. June 20,1850. 25 “I am a man, and deem nothing which relates to man foreign to my feelings.” mi Yqfilh and Manhood. A VIGOROUS LIFE, OR A PREMATURE DEATH. KIN'KELINE ON SELF-PRESERVATION. Only Twenty-Fire Cents. THIS BOOK, just published, is filled with useful information on the infirmities and diseases of the human system. It addresses itself alike to Youth, Manhood and Old Age, and should be read by all. The valuable advice and impressive warning it gives, will prevent years of misery and suffering ana save an nually Thousands of Lives. Parents by reading it, will learn how to prtvent the destruction of their children. J A remittance of 25 cents, enclosed in a letter, addressed to Dr. KINKELINE, 1 Unman street, Phil adelphia, will ensure a book, under envelope, per return of mail. Dr. K., fifteen years resident Physician, 1 Human st. may be consulted confidentially. lie who places himself under the care of Dr. K., may religiously confide in nis honor as a gentleman, and confidently rely upon his skill as a physician. Persons at a distance may address Dr. K. by letter, post paid, and tie cured at home. Packages of Medicines, Directions, Ac. forwarded, by sending a remittance, and put up secure from Dam age or Curiosity. Booksellers, News Agents, Pedlers, Canvassers, and all others supplied with the above work at very low rates. [April 4. 14 ts # Drug Business, Ok (at the late STAND OF FOND ic WILLCOX.) DANFORTH” A NAGEL, HAVING purchased the Drug Establishment of Messrs. Pond A Willcox, would inform their friends that they intend keeping on hand a good supply of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Surgical In struments, <sv. <3’U. and other articles usually kept in a Drug Store, all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. From Mr. D.’s practical acquaintance with the business, and his determination to devote himself entirely to the accommodation of his customers, he hopes to receive a liberal share of public patronage. Columbus, Nov. 1,1849. 44 ts Memphis Institute. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. TfMiE regular course of Lectures in this Institute will A commence on the first of November, and con tinue until thel ast of February. The Anatomical De partment will he opened and ready to receive students by the first of October. The Memphis Department will be under the direction of the following PROFESSORS. Z. Freeman, M. D., Professor of Anatomy. R. 8. Newton, M. D., Professor of Surgery. ; 11. J. Hri.eE, M. D., Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine. , W. Byrd Powell, M. D., Professor of Physiology, | Pathology, Mineralogy and Geology. I. Kins, M ; . D., Professor of Materia Mcdica, Thera peutics and Medical Jurisprudence. J. Milton Sanders. A. M-, M. D., Professor of Chem istry and Pharmacy. J. A. Wilson, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and Dis eases of Women and Children. CLINIQUE LECTURERS. Medicine. — Prof. H. J. Hdi.ce. Surgery. —Prof. R. S. Newton. Z. Freeman, M. D:, Anatomical Demonstrator. The fees for a full eoiirse of lectures amount to $lO5. Each Professor’s Ticket, sls! Matrieulafbr’s, $5: Dem onstrator's Fee, $lO. Graduation, S2O. . Those desiring further information will please address their letters (post paid) to the Dean; and students ar riving in the city will please call on him at the Gonnner | eial Hotel. R. S. NEWTON, M. D., Dean of the Faculty. LAW DEPARTMENT. llon E. W. M. King, Professor of Theory and Prac tice *f Law. John Delafield, Esq. Professor of Commercial Juris prudence. Terms per Session SSO All communications pertaining to this department must be addressed to E. W. M. KING, Esq. Memphis, Tcnn., March, 1850. The Faculties, for intellectual abilities, moral worth and professional acquirements, will compare favorably with the most distinguished in our country. The medi cal faculty constitutes an anomaly in this or any other country—all of them are able lecturers and tin* best ol teachers. Those who contemplate our geographical position, and the extent of our population, can have no doubt as to the eligibility of our situation for an enterprise of the kind. As to health, including all seasons of the year, we deny that any other city has more. A common error exists in the minds of many students relative to the place of studying medicines; those who intend practicing among the diseases of the West and South should certainly educate themselves at a school whose Faculty are particularly acquainted with those diseases. That the public may be satisfied of the permanency of this school, we feel it our duty to state, that the Trus tees and Faculty form a unit in action, which augurs well for its future success; and that the peculiar internal organization which connects them, cannot be interrupted. E. YY. M. KING, President of the Memphis Institute. April 11, 1850. 15 ly Columbus and Greenville Plank and Turn pike Koad Cos. TAKE NOTICE. BOOKS of Subscription for Stock in said Company, will be opened at the Commercial Exchange Read ing Room, on Monday and Tuesday, the 15th and lfitli of the present month. By order of the Corporators of said Company. HAMPTON S. SMITH JOHN C. LEITNER, GEO. TV. WINTER, DAVID ADAMS. July 11,1850. 28 ts P. McLaren & Cos. KEEP constantly on hand a large assortment of GROCERIES ; LIQUORS; WINES; TOBACCOT &c. fee. And have just received a large supply of CIGARS direct from Havana. Country Merchants are especially invited to ex amine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Columbus, April 11, 15 ts THE LATEST NEWS FROM CI BA. COLUMBUS CIGAR FACTORY. THElatefinn of Simons & Ortagus was dissolved by mutual consent on the 24th inst. The business ol the establishment will be henceforth conducted by ROBERT T. SIMONS. At the Old Stand , a here CHOICE HAVANA CIGARS can always be had at the lowest market price. Persons wishing a genuine article, will do well to call and examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere. Also, a good lot of AMERICAN CIGARS, which will be sold at from 10 TO 20 DOLLARS PER THOUSAND. Also, CHEWING TOBACCO, GERMAN CUT SMOKING TOBACCO, SPANISH MIXED TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES, &c. Ac. Ac Columbus, May 30. 02 ts Planters, Take Notice. Sate Mills, Grist Alills, Factories, Gin Gear, Rice Mills, and Sugar Alills. upHE firm of AMBLER A MORRIS” are now X ready to build any of thr above named Mills, pro pelled by Water, Steam or Horse. Out Work shall be done in the best possible manner, and warranted interior to none now in use. Both ol the above firm are practi cal men, and attend to their business in per-on, and will furnish Engines for Steam Mills, Grist or Saw, and >T# either in complete operation. The turn can give the bCs f assortment of Water Wheels and Gearing, of any in the Southern States, and will say to out eiiq loyers.il a Mill or any of our work does not perform m the busi ness for which it was intended, no pay will be exacted.- Try us and see. AMBLER A MORRIS. Jan. 24, 1850. 4 ly Fire Proof Ware-House. undersigned have this day formed a copart; er* . ship under the nahie and style ol H. S. SMITH & CO. for the transaction of a genera) Ware-House and Commission Business in this city. The old firm, consisting of 11. S. Smith, W. A. Redd J. K. Redd, and Win. T. Smith, was dissolved by mutual consent, and their business discontinued the first day oi September last. • The present firm has on hand a large supply of INDIA AND KENTUCKY BAGGINGp Kentucky Bide Rope, Twine, Sugar and- Molasses, which they will furnish their customers (at the Ware-’ House) on the most reasonable terms, and the lowest market prices. Liberal advances will be made on cotton placed in store with them. 11. S. SMITH, JNO. I). STEWART WII. T. 83111 11, W. C. GRAY. Columbus, June 6, 1850. 23 6m TROY WOODEN-WARE M A N U FA CTIJ RING COM PA NY, ARE now ready to commence operations, and will promptly supply all orders with which they may be favored, for every description of Hollow Wooden-Ware, embracing Buckets, Tubs, Pails, Cans, Ac. Ac. The Company will be ready by the Ist of March to enter ex tensively into the manufacture of CHAIRS, of which they will ba abl* to turn out a very superior ar ticle. T U R N ING. Bed Steads, Wagon Hubs, and every other description of Turning, neatly done. The Manufactory is situated at the mouth of Mulber ry Creek, 12 miles from Columbus, 20 from Opelika, and 22 from West Point. The Company is thus afford ed facilities for transportation in every direction, and will be able to furnish their goods in'every section of the country at short notice, and on reasonable terms. Orders left at the stores of P. Spencer, or B. Jef ferson, in this city, will be promptly filled. All orders through the mail, must he directed to R. G. Jf.fff.rso.v, Columbus, Ga. We shall be happy to accommodate the world generally, and our friends particularly. N . B. —Per.ons wishing to purchase privileges fer manufacturing purposes, can do so, as there are a num ber of Water Lots upon the premises for sale. Columbus, Jan. 3, 1850. 1 ly Dyeing and Renovating Establishment.. BERTHOLDSENGER Wf OULD respectfully inform the ladies and gentfe- V V men ol Columbus, and vicinity, that he is still at his old stand on Broad Street, near ilie Market, where he is prepared to execute all work entrusted to him, in the various departments of Dyeing, Scouring, Renovating, & Bleaching new and old clothing. Ladies’ Silks, Merinoes, and Satins, cleansed of stains and impurities, and colored t* any shade. Also finished to look and wear as well ar new. Cotton, Silk, ami Woolen goods bleached er dyed, h the very he.-.t manner, and with despatch. Also, Mosc.rine Blue, Turkey Red, Ac. Ae. Gentlemen’s garments cleansed and dyed so ar riot to soil the whitest linen. Carpeting renovated and made a good as new. tsp All orders thankfully received and pronsp t!y ex eented. Columbus, March 21, 1850. lfc t s METALLIC OR VI I ( ,4'MZI'U Rubba Machine Belting, AAA FEET of the above BELTING, suitable •'tUvy for all kinds ol Machinery—fioin 1 to 20 inches wide—warranted superior to leather or any kind of belting in use, for its perfect equality of width and thickness, which it will retain, and for its great strength and durability—does not slip on the pulleys and costs less than the leather belting. Sold by the subscriber at ten per cent, on manufacturers’ price.-. A[so, 300 lbs. Steam Ensine PACKING, for Piston Rods, Straw Jionts, Cylinder Heads, Ae. Abo. 500 feet of Vulcanized Steam Engine HOSE, for Hydrants passing lint or cold water, Ac. WADE fe CO. Sign of the Golden Saddle. Columbus, April 4,1850. 14 ly IWGOL MANUFACTURE. TIE Coweta Falls Manufacturing Cos. ofColumbus, is now prepared to Card and Manufacture Wool. ‘ Cash paid for Wool, or Kerseys exchanged lor the raw material. May 23, 1850. ts t WANTED 9A AAA bushels prime sun dried ZU.UUU WHEAT. SI 50 for Red, and $1 63 for white, will be paid in cash, at WINTER’S PALACE MILLS. June 1850. 27, 27 t s O AAA FT. of itimhePs Patent Machine stretched >.UUU LEATHER BELTING, from 1 inch to i 14 incites, suitable for all kinds 6i Machinery, Gin Bands, Ac. Sold by the subscriber for ten per cent, advance on the manufacturers’ prices. WADE A CO. Sign of the Gdldeti Saddle. Columbus, April 4,1850. ]4 j y GOLDEN SYRUP, MAPLE SYRUP, s l GA It 110 USE MO LA SSE S, For sale by ELLIS, KENDRICK & REDD. July 4 GENUINE TEAS. IMPERIAL, HYSON. GUNPOWDER, and BLACK TEAS, of a superior quality, just received by ELLIS, KENDRICK A REDD. July 4 GENUINE TEAS. Afresh arrival of Imperial, Hyson, Gunpowder and Black Teas, for sale by ELLIS, KENDRICK, & REDD. QT EWART SUPERIOR COURT—April Term, Yj 1850.—1 t appearing to the Court, by the petition and affidavit of Matthew Wright, (and a copy note and aftU davit thereunto annexed) that said Mathew Wright was possessed as of his own right and property of the original note in said petition mentioned, (on John N. Dupree for the sum of one hundred and seventy-five 40-100 dollars*, due May 9, 1841) and that the said original note has. been lost so that it cannot be found, and the said Wright prays the establishing of a copy note in lieu of the lost original. It is therefore ordered that JohnN. Dupree do show cause, if any he has, at the next term of this court, why said copy should not he established in lieu off the lost original: and that a copy of this rule be served! personally on said John N Dupree, if to be found in this- State, arid if not, to be published in one of the Gaz.eltes of this State, three months previous to the next term oh this Court. A true extract from the minutes of this Court. J. M. COX.CI’k S. C:. July 23, 1850 31 3m Georgia, muscogee county— court of Ordinary .July Term. — Rule Ni Si.—Where as, Thomas McCarty. Adpiirffetrator with the will an nexed of the estate of Patrick Vc'Carty, deceased, hav ing petitioned the Court jy> .be dismissed from said Ad mini.-tration. It is ordered by the Court that all persons concerned show eaur-e. if%any they have, at the January Term next coming of thi-JL'ourt, why the Administrator as aforesaid should not be di mi-sed. A true extract from the, minutes of said Court. JOHN JOHNSON,c. c. 0., July 11, 1850. bH),for6mi FOUR MONTHS AFTER DATE tion will be made to *} e Honorab’e the In-, ferior Court of Muscogee County when sitting, for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the real estate of Abner 11. Fl-wellen, deceased) ABNER C. FLEWELLEN, ) s WM. H. CHAMBERS, { Adipte. ELVIRA A. FLEWELLEN, Adm’rx. August 8, 1850. 3$