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BY S. B.
SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1853.
VOL. tHO. 49.
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LAWSOH 6l
Commission Merchants,
93 BAY STBEJET,
SAVANNAH, GEO.
[P. A. LAWSON. J. E. GODFREY.]
LOU3 & CO.
Fnclors and Commission Merchants,
H«. 118, BAY STREET,
SAVANNAH, GA.
J. W. C. Loud.] [P. H. Loud.
nor. 4,-1851. 49—ly
BUHUf «&, TO STBS.,
Factors and Commission Merchants
Savannah, Ga.
F.H. BEHN,] fJOHN FOSTER,
feb. 10,1852. 3—ly
~ lOBsi SVIAtliBICr.
Draper and Tailor.
Dealer in Ready-Made Clothing and Gentle-
t en’FtHrnkshing Goods. 155, Bay street,
Savannah, Ga.
feb. 10, 1852. 3—ly
' PHILIP S2AN.
Draper and Tailor,
And dealer in Ready-made Clothing, shirts
stocks, suspenders, handk’fis, gloves, Marino
and silk under shirts, drawers, &c. No. 98,
Bryan street, Savannah, Ga.,
feb. 10, 1852. 3—ly
J. T. JONES.
Mannfacturer and importer of
Guns.Pistols, Rifles, Sporting Apparatus, &c.,
No-8, Monument Square, Savannah, Ga.
feb. 10, 1852. 3—ly*
T. dASHBR’S
Cheap Dry Goods Store,
No. 146, Congress street, Savannah, Ga.
(Late H.. Lathrop’s)
A well selected stock of seasonable staple
and Fancy Dry Goods, are kept constantly on
hand, and will be sold cheap tor cash.
Please call and examine,
feb. 10, 1852. 3—ly
S B. BOSHWE XiXr A CO.
Wholesale and Retail Store,
No. 173, Bay street, Savannah, Ga.
dealers in
TQUORS, WINES, GROCERIES.
S B. BOTHWELL.] [r. L. GAMBLE.
feb. 10, 1852. 3—ly
CRANTOW, JOEKBOM
grocery.
Savannah, Ga.
scranton, ) Savannah.
EFH JOHNSTON. $
t W. B. SCRANTON,
l No. 19, Old Slip,N. Vor
eb. 10, 1852. 3-^ly
trMFHRBKS A JOHNS OW
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
ets’ Buildings, corner of Broughton an j
Whitaker streets, Savannah, Ga. _
dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
•fumery, Fancy Articles, &c.
SODA WATER OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY.
bb. 10, 1852. 3 ly
SBffRY ROTSCSHXLD,
aler in Ready-Made Clothing,
DRY GOODS, <frc.
78, Congress street, next door to H. J.
Gilbert, Savannah, Ga.
entlemen’s garments made to order.
10,1852. 3 — ] y
IT PONCE,
>orter and Mannfacturer o
S E GAR S,
13 Whitaker street, keeps constant !y
m hand a well selected stock of imported
s; also, Manufactured Tobacco, Snuff
and all other articles usually kept m his
'business, which he offers on the mos
lable terms. .
trannah.feb. 10,1852. 8 v
Baggin^ and Kojpe. i
T received and for sale a large lot o
^* t ' 4E0p0 ' br Z.BRANTL1!Y.
Dr, Slarchisi’s
V7B&INB CATHGLICON.
The undersign
ed, having been
duly appointed
Agent for the sale
of this truly in
valuable medi
cine, would re
spectfully invite
the attention of
Ladies and Prac
titioners of Louis
ville and vicinity,
to the gratifying
succes-s that lias
attended its use
wherever intro
duced, and its happy adaptation to the cure of
all the distressing diseases for which it is of
fered; being those incidental to the respecta
ble female, whether married or single, and
usually known by the name oi Female Com
plaints. Of these are Prolapsus Uteri, or
Falling of the Womb; Fluor A lb us, or Whites;
Chronic Inflamation and Ulceration of the
Wornb ; Incidental Hamorrhage, or Flooding;
Painful, suppressed and Irregular Menstrua
tion, dfe., with all their accompanying evils,
(Cancer excepted,) no matter how severe or of
how long standing.
That this Cathoucox is in every way wor
thy of the confidence of the afflicted as a suc
cessful, safe, and cheap remedy, is vouched for
by the fact of its having received the approbat
tion and liberal patronage of many prominen-
raemhers of the
MEDICAL FACULTY
in the United States; and also by the volunta
ry testimonials given in the pamphlets, from
Ladies and Physicians of the highest respect
ability, as certified by the most satisfactory
authority.
This preparation is not a “cure all,” hut is
intended expressly for the above-named com
plaints, so very distressing in their nature and
consequences, and which have heretofore re
sisted the skill and exertions of the most ac
complished Physicians of all countries, toa
degree beyond that of perhaps any other ma
lady to which the Human family is heir.
The ingredients, as certificed by high med
ical authority, (see pamphlet,) are all vege
table, and are not associated with any article
unfriendly to the animal economy.
References:
P. B. Peckman, M. D., Utica, New York.
L. D. Fleming, M. D., Canandaigua, N. Y.
D. Y Foote, M. D., Syracues, N. Y.
M. IL Mills, M. D.,Rochester, N. Y.
Prof. Dunbar, M. D., Baltimore, Md.
J. C. Orrick, M. D., “
W. W. Reese, M. D., City of New York.
W. Prescott, M. D., Concord, N. H.
Pamphlets can be had gratis at my store.
W. A. HAYLES, Druggist,
Louisville, Ga.
For sale by most of the respectable Drug
gists in the State.
Central Depot, 304 Broadway, New York.
nor. 2, 1852. 41—6m
GENERAL ADVERTISEMENTS
OARaiAOS RErOSlXOR?.
THE subscriber, thank
ful for past patronage,
would respectfully inform
his friends, patrons and the public generally,
that he continues to put up all kinds of ve
hicles—of his own manufacture—from a Jer
sey wagon to a pleasure Carriage. He feels
esnfident that his prices will be found low
enouirh to induce those who desire to purchase
anything in his line to give him a call. He chal
lenges any other establishment in the State,
in point of cheapness and durability ; and he
will warrant his work to stand equal to, if not
better, than the best northern work. He in
vites all—both great and small—to call and ex
amine his present stock of BUGGIES; Fancy
WAGONS for families, a neat, convenient
and cheap one-horse vehicle ; one and two-
horse Wagons, &c. Also second hand Bug
gies, which will he sold extremely low. He
will sell new Buggies cheaper than the same
article can be bought in Savannah or Macon
and laid down here. Any who may doubt this
assertion are invited to test its truth by a trial
of the markets. He is determined to sella
cheapt as any one else in the State.
He also keeps constantly on hand a variety
of Harness, which he offers at a small advance
above cost. LEWIS BENSON,
mar. 16, 1852. 8—ly3y
GEO. A. REINHART.
Boot UlaKer, SandersviLxe Ca.
RESPECTFULLY informs the
citizens of this and the adjoin
ing counties, that he is prepar
ed to undertake and execute,in
a neat and workman-like manner, all jobs in his
line of business. He has in his employ sev
eral neat and skilful workmen, and is prepar
ed to do as fine, work as any person in the
State, Gentlemen wishing a fine article of
BOOTS or SHOES can be furnished by giv
ing a few days notice, and he assures the pub
lic 0 that all work from his shop shall he made
of the best material, a huge assortment of
which he has just received. Thankful for the
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon
him he respectfully solicits a continuationof
the same. His terms are reasonable,
sandersville, April 30,1851. 16*—6m.
dr. Dermis’
GEORGIA
SARSAPARILLA-
FOR
Jaundice, Sick Head-ache, Dizzinees, Loss of
Appetite, Constipation of the Bowels, Piles,
caused by Costiveness, Pain in the Bowels, or
Rheumatism, caused by the use of Mercury,
Syphilis, Scrofula, Boils, Ulcers, tf-c., dfc.
TUBS preparation is made as pure as possible.
L Its bitter taste, and beneficial effects in dis
eases of the Liver, and diseases arising from
an impure state of the Blood, prove it to he
the purest and most useful preparation of Sar
saparilla that is made.
Those who have used the various preparations
of Sarsaparilla will find, by the taste and effect,
that there is more Sarsaparilla in one bottle of
Dr. D’s. preparation, than in half a dozen bot
tles as it is generalh made.
That it might be more particularly adapted
to professional use, nothing but the pure Sar
saparilla has been used, that for different dis
eases, physicians might combine or prescribe
with it, such articles as they might- consider
most appropriate in cases under their treatment
Its alterative and mildly purgative effect up
on the bowels, make it not only a good substi
tute for Mercury, but useful in removing al-
diseases arising from the imprudent use of
Mercury.
Prepared only by J. DENNIS, M. D., Au
gusta, Georgia.
Sold in Sandersville by N. W. Haines &
Bro., in Midville, by James Griffin, in Waynes
boro’, by L. Schwartz, and in Irwinton, by Dr.
Wm. Fisher, J. H. Carter, and Hendrickson &
Moore, Savannah.
Remember to ask for DENNIS’ GEORGIA
SARSAPARILLA.
Augusta, j uly 1, 1852. 24—ly
r URjjflTURE.
T HE Subscriber is now receiving, by every
arrival from New York, a rich and splendid
assortment of CAB INE T FURNITURE, ot
the latest and most approved patterns, notsur
passed in the southern country. He has pur
chased his stock to such advantage, that he can
sell at very low prices.
Among his large assortment may be found—
Large serpentine sofas, do. divans, do. otto
mans, plain and spring-seat sofas, do. do. di
vans, ottomans and couches, mahogany rock
ing chairs, with red and green plush seating,
mohair, do. mahogany setting full three-fourth
and five-eights French chairs; curled maple,
black walnut, and rosewood chairs, cane ana
wood seat settees, side-boards with mahogany
and marble tops, do. mahogany tops, side-case
bureaus, writing table and book cases, cottage
bureaus, ward-robes, ladies’ work tables, cen
tre and pier tables, with nnuble tops marble
top wash stands painted do. dressing tables,
tea tables Grecian clawfoot dining tables, ex
tension tables, card-tables, with harpeandOge
pillars, mahogany bedsteads, do. French pat-
erns, curled maple bedsteads, plain, do. do.
ALSO,
Curled maple, black walnut and rosewood
chairs with cane bottoms, Windsor chairs, chil
dren’s high do., counting room desks, revolv-
sng ehairfor counting rooms, counter stoolsi
foot stools, hat-stands, bellows and brush, bird
cages knife tray’s, safes, mahogany and cherry
cribs hair mattrasses, moss do., Feather beds,
bolsters, and pillows, green, red, black, blue
and white cord, with tassels to match, hair
cloth, for sofas and- mahogany chairs, willow
wagons, do., cradles.
ALSO,
A great variety of mantle and pier glasses
toilet and dressing glasses of all of the differ
ent kinds now used.
Persons, either in the city or country, wish
ing to purchase any of the above articles, will
find it an object to call before making their
purchases elsewhere. Every article may be
depended on as being what it is represented.-
Liberal deductions will always be made to tho
who make large purchases.
Removed to iSmett’a new Buildings.
Broughton street. I W MORRELL,
feb. 10, 1852. 3—ly
FUliTON A WALKER*
Factors and Commission Merchants,
Savannah, Ga.
» RESPECTFULLY tender their
services to their friends and the pub
lic generally, hoping by strict and prompt at
tention to all business that may he committed
to their charge, to receive a liberal share of
patronage. They pledge themselves not to en ,
gage in speculations upon cotton or other!
country produce, under any circumstances
whatever—but to do all in their power to pro
mote the interest of their patrons- Orders for
Bagging, Rope and other supplies, wall be
promptly filled at the lowest market prices.—
N G. Warthen. Esq., will act aB agent for
them at Warthen’s Store, Washington county
aug.3,1852. 28—tf
3?IAno FORTS.
M ADE by Chichering, Nunn’s, and Fisch
and Gale & Co.—The subscriber offer
for sale a large assortment of 7, 6 three-fourth
and 6 one-lialf and 6 octave Rosewood and
Mahogany Pianos, from the above makers.
These Instruments are unsurpassed by any
made in this country for purity and fullness ol
tone, and elegance of vvorkinanship; some of
them are furnished with the eomple Iron Frame,
which strengthens the case and prevents the
liability of getting out of tone; others have the
ordinary metalic plate, and can be offered for
lower prices. These Pianos are offered with
out any advance from the manufacturer’s prices,
and those who are desirous of obtaining a su
perior instrument at a moderate expense would
do well to call and examine before purchasing
elsewhere. I. W. MORRELL.
Savanin ili, feb, 10, 1852. 3—ly
JOHN a. FALL I© ANT.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
PAINTS, OILS, TURPENTINE d
varnishes, french and American
Glass, Paper Hangings and Borders, Fire
Board and Decorative Papers, Sashes, Blinds
and Doors. West Side of Monument Square,
Savannah, Ga. f^° Orders from the'eoun
try promptly attended to.
feb. 10, 1852. 3—ly
POETRY.
Home is Where Tlieve , s One to
Love Us.
Home’s not merely four square walls,
Tliopgh with pictures hung and gilded;
ifome is where affection calls,
Filled with shrines the heart hath builded!
Home!—Go watch the faithful dove
Sailing ’neath the heaven above us—
Home is where there’s one to love!
Home is where there’s one to love us!
Home’s not merely roof and room,
It needs something to endear it;
Home is where the heart can bloom,
Where there’s some kind lip to cheer it!
Where is home with none to meet?
None to welcome, none to greet us?
Home is sweet and only sweet,
Where there’s one we love to meet us!
MISCELLANEO US.
The Runaway Match.
BY G. P. BURNHAM,
.to
Cheese..
JUST received a
sept. 23. 36
Stolen,
STOLEN from the subscribers Sta
bles on Monday night the 21sl inst.,
_____ a Bay Horse (bob tail) about 15 or 16
hands high and 6 or 7 years of age, one bind
shoe a little larger than the other, the left I be
lieve, no other mark recollected. I will give
one hundred dollars reward for the thief with
sufficient evidence to convict him or twenty
five dollars for the horse.
J A. McGRUDER,
Burkeco , Ga nov., 30, 1852- 45—4t
JSew Stock, ,
O F the best French Caif-ski’s, and sole-
leather, just received, and will be made
ud to order in the very best and latest style.
* GEO. A. REINHART.
Oct. 26, 1852. 49—tf
A great many years since, when bright
eyed and fair-haired lasses were not so plen
ty in New England as they now are, there
dwelt in the town of P a pretty village
distant, then, some five and twenty miles
from “Markettown,” a peculiarly comely
and graceful maiden, who had a peculiarly
ugly and cross-grained but wealthy old fa
ther.
Minnie and Danforth’s only child; and
report said truly that she would be bis sole
legatee. The old man was a sturdy farmer
and was estimated to be worth full ten
thousand dollars; at that period a very
handsome fortune, to be sure.
The sparkling eyes and winning manners
of Minnie Danforth had stirred up the. finer
feelings of the whole male portion of the
village, and her suitors were numerous ; but
her father was particular, and none succeed
ed in making headway with him or her.
In the meantime, Minnie had a true and
loval lover in secret. Who would have
supposed for one moment that such a fellow
would dare look upon beauty and compara
tive refinement? His name was Walker;
or, ns he was generally called, “'Joe”—Joe
Walker ; and he was simply a farmer, em
ployed by old Danforth, who had entrusted
Joe with the management of his place for
two or three years.
But a very excellent farmer, and a right
good manager, was this plain, unassuming,
good looking Joe Walker. He was young,
too, only twenty three; and he actually fell
in love with the beautiful, pleasant, joyous
Minnie Danforth, his old employer’s only
daughter. But the strangest part of occur
rences was, that Minnie returned his love
earnestly, truly aud frankly ; and promised
to wed him at the favorable moment.
Things went on merrily for a time, but
old Donforth discovered certain glances and
attentions between them, which excited his
envy and suspicions. Very soon afterwards
Joe learned the old man’s mind, indirectly,
in regard to his future disposal of Minnie’s
hand, and he quickly saw that his case was
a hopeless one, unless he'resorted to strata
gem ; and so he set his wits at once to
work.
By agreement, an apparently settled
coldness and distance was observed by the
lovers towards each other for tive or
months ; and the father saw (as he believ-
ee,) with satisfaction, that his previous sus
picions and fears had been all premature
Then, by agreement also between them,
Joe absented himself at evening; and; night
after night for full three months longer, did
Joe disappear as soon as his work was fin
ished, to return home only at bed-time.—
This was unusual, and old Danforth deter
mined to know the cause of it.
Joe frankly confessed, that he was in love
with a man’s daughter, who resided less
than three miles distant; but, after a faith
ful attachment between them for several
months, the old man had utterly refused
to entertain his application for the young
girl’s hand.
This was capital. Just what old Dan
forth most desired. This satisfied him that
he had made a mistake in regard to his
own child; and he would help Joe to get
married, and thus stop all further suspi
cions and trouble at home. So he said
“Well Joe,is she buxom a lass?’
“Yes—yes,” said Joe. That is, other
folks say so. I’m not much of a judge my
self.”
“And you like her I.”
“Yes, sir—yes.”
“Then, marry her,” said old Danforth.
“But I can’t—the father objects—”
“Pooh!” continued Danforth, “let him
do so; what need you care ? Run away
with her.”
“Elope?”
“Yes ! Off with you at once S If th e
gal will join—all right. Marry, her, bring
her here; you shall have the little cottage
at the foot of the lane. I’ll furnish it for
you; your wages shall be increased, and
the old man may like it or not, as he will!’
“But—”
“But me no buts, Joe. Do as I bid you;
go about it at once: and—”
“You will stand by me ?”
“Yes, to the last. I know you, Joe.
You’re a good Yellow, a go( d workman and
will make anybody a good son, or husband.
“The old fellow will be so mad, though.’
“ Who cares, I say ? On on, quickly, but
“I’ll hire Golyer’s horse.”
“No you sliau’t.”
“No.”
“I say no. Take my horse—the best
one, young Morgan ; he’ll take you off iu
fine style, in the new phaeton.”
“Exactly.”
“And as soon as you are spliced, come
right back here, and a jolly time we’ll have
of it at the old house.”
“Her father will kill me.”
“Bah! He’s an old fool, whoever he is;
he don’t know your good qualities, Joe, so
well as I do. Don’t be afraid ; faint heart,
you know never won fair woman.
_ “The old man will be astounded.”
“Never mind go on. We’ll turn the
laugh on him. I’ll take care of you, and
your wife, at any rate.’
“I’ll do it,” said Joe.
“Y r o.u shall,” said Danforth; and they
parted in the best of spiritits.
An heur after dark, on the following eve
ning, Joe made his appearance, decked^ in a
nice new black suit, and really looking very
comely. The old man bustled out to the
barn with him, helping to harness, young
‘Morgan” to his new phaetou, and leading
the spunky animal himself into the yard,
away went happy Joe Walker in search of
his bride.
A few rods distant from the house he
found her, as her previous arrangement; and
repairing to the next village, tbe parson
very quickly made them one in holy wed
lock. Joe took bis bride and soon dashed
to the town of P , and halted at old
Danforth’s house, who was already Pok
ing for him, and he received him with open
arms.
“Is it done cried tbe old man.
“\ r es—yes!” answered Joe.
“Bring her in, bring her in,” continued
the old fellow, in high glee ; never mind
compliments; no matter about the dark
entry; here, here, Joe, to the right, in the
best parlor ; we’ll have a time now, 6ure !’
and the anxious farmer rushed away for
lights, returning almost immediately.
Here’s the certificate, sir,” said Joe.
' “Yes, yes—”
“And this is my wifehe added, as he
passed up his beautiful bride—the bewitch
ing and lovely Minnie Danforth !
“ What /” roared the old file, “what did
you say, Joe—you villain, you scamp, you
owdacious cheat, you—you—you—”
“It is truth, sir; we are lawfully married.
You advised me to this course—you assist
ed me—you planned the whole affair—you
lent me your horse—you thought me, last
evening, worthy of any man’s child—you
encouraged me—you promised to stand by
me—you offered me the cottage at the foot
of the lane—you—you”
“I didn’t—I deny it. l r ou can’t prove
it; you’re a—a—a”
“Calmly now, sir, ”contii>ued Joe. And
the entreaties of the happy couple were at
once united to quell the old man’s ire, and
to persuade him to acknowledge the union.
The father relented at last. It was a job
of his own manufacture, and he saw hoAv
useless it would be, finally, to attempt to
destroy it.
He gave in reluctantly, and the lair Min
nie Danforth was overjoyed to be duly ac
knowledged as Mrs. Joe Walker.
The marriage proved a joyful one ; and
the original assertion of old Danforth prov
ed truthful in every respect. The cunning
lover was a good son and a faithful husband
and lived many years to enjoy the happi
ness which followed upon his runaway
match ; while the old man never cared to
hear much about the details of tbe elope
ment, for he saw how completely he had
overshot his mark.—Gleason's Pictorial.
“To-morrow night, then,” said Joe.
“Yes,” said Danforth.
Sometimes—
“Wedlock’s saucy; sad, familiar slate.
Where folks are very apt to scold and hate.”
Below we publish the card of Mrs. Mor
gan, whose worse half, not long since, noti
fied the public, through the Guard, that his
wife, Mrs. Morgan, “had left his bed aud
board.”
We know nothing of the parties, or of
their “jars,” but we know that the said
Franklin J. is indebted to us five dollars for
inserting his notice, and though so indeb
ted, and. though often requested to pay the
same, yet he has refused, and still refuses, to
the damage of this paper, six dollars, be
sides, &c.
Mrs. Morgan, though, ha3 paid for her
notice, and, therefore, we are inclined to
think her a lady, and that her match with
the said delinquent, Franklin J. was obtain
ed by his fraud, and we commend him es
pecially to the management of Fanny Fern
the celebrated man tamer.
As we are not acquainted with the parties,
we give Mrs. Morgan’s notice in her own
language: Wetumpka State Guard.
Notice.—I hereby certify that Franklin
Morgan has had an arrant lie published,
for I never left his bed and board in my life
—for he never had a bed while he lived
with me, and, as for board, he never board
ed me—mv father found nearly all the pro
visions that we had while we lived together.
And Iuex'er quithim in my life—he left
me when I was not able to get out of my
bed, and left me without one bit of provis
ions—and his father came and took him
away and Jack Morgan is harboring him.
SARAH ANN MORGAN.
Women in the United States.
Lovers of “Women’s Rights” may be in
terested by the following extract from an
article in the Edinburgh Review ;
In the North American States, women
occupy a position in society Very different
from that which females of any class are ac
customed to in this country. (Great Britain.)
Among Us women are treated with delicacy
and consideration, but always a# if they
were rational beings, they are neither de
pressed to tbe condition of inferiors, nor ex
alted to that of goddesses ; besides, for tbe
attention and respect shown towards them
it is expected that they will act with con
siderate politeness in return, so that by
their affability and agreeableness of man
ners, they may command the esteem as
well as the admiration of all who approach
them.
In America the position of women, .as we
say, is entirely different. There they seem
to be viewed as a kind of superior being— 1
something more than mortal. All their
caprices must be listened to with deference,
all their whims satisfied, even though a-
mbng strangers, and for all the attention
shown towards them it is not expected that
they should offer any thanks or show ary
condescension in return. American women
are in fact spoiled children; they ean do as
they like, aud the men are their slates. This
remarkable condition of things is noticed
by almost every traveler. Mr. Grund, in
his late work, “Aristocracy in America,”
thus speaks of it.
American ladies occupy, from mere cour
tesy, a rank in society which is not only op
posed to that which they hold in private
life in their own families, but that which is
incompatible with the exercise of discretion
on the part of gentlemen, “The ladieff must
be put into tbe carriage;” “the ladies must
be taken out of the carriage;” tbe ladies m ust
have their shoe-strings tied;” “the ladies
must have their India rubber shoes put on;”
“the ladies must be wrapped up in shawls;”
“tbe ladies must be led up stairs and down
stairs;” “tbe ladies must have their candles
lit for them when they go to bed.” On
every occasion they are treated as poor help
less creatures, who-rather excite the pity than
the admiration of men, and asAhe service#
they require are numerous, just in propor
tion to the scarcity of hired servants, the
gentlemen are obliged to officiate in their
stead.
The American men, he continues, ap
proach women with the most indubitable
concientiousness of their own inferiority,
and either from modesty or prudence, sel
dom open their lips, except to affirm what
has been said by tbe ladies. One is always
reminded of Candide’s honest prayer: “He-
lae raadames je rependria vous voudrez,”
(Alas, ma’am, I will answer you just
as you wish.) I have seen one of the
most distinguished old gentlemen in the
United States, one who held the highest
rank in the gift of the American people, one
whose learning and knowledge on most sub
jects rendered him a most pleasing and en
tertaining companion of men, betray as lit
tle self-possession in the presence of women
as if he had bee i making his debut in soci
ety, and this too in the house of his most
intimate friends.
Independence.—The other evening a gen
tleman walking on the wharf, observed a
loafer in a state of glorious indifference, to.
“all the ills that flesh is air to;”—the indi
vidual was as drunk as a lord. He was
stretched on a bale of cotton, contemplating
the river with all the serenity of tipsiness.
‘Hallo!’ said the gentleman, ‘get up here!
Don’t you see it’s going to rain? You will
be half drowned with the water.’
‘Water! hie, drowned!’ ejaculated the loaf-,
er with great contempt. ‘Water be fizzled!
I doesn’t patronize water! don’t allow it
to come near enough to my mouth to——
‘Well, well, you rausn’t stay here, or that
hog,’ pointing to a ferocious looking gruu-
ter, ‘will eat you up.’
‘Eat me up, will be?’ responded the val
orous loafer, *l’d like to see him do it. I
dare him to! If he does, though, won’t it
make him drunk! and won’t he have to go
to the calaboose!’ and with a triumphant
leer of defiance towards the hdgship, the
happy man adjusted himself for a quiet
snooze.
Faith .Stranger than q, Stone Wall.—
The Spirit of the Times tells the following
anecdote, which it very properly considers
too racy to be confined to private circles:
“A negro preacher was bolding forth to
his congregation upon the subject of obey
ing the commands of God. Says he, “Bred-
ren, whateber God tells me to do in dis book
(holding up tbe Bible) dat I am gwoin to
do. If I see in it dat I roust jump troo a
stun wall, I am gwoin to jump at it. Go
ing troo it ’longs to Ged—jumpin’
’longs to me!”
at it
“Daddy,” said a young three feet and
half sovereign to his honored parent, “won’t
you let me go put to Cuba with your doub
le-barrel gun and shoot some Spaniards ?”
“No 9ir, 1 shall do no such thing.” “Well,
I tell you what it is; dad, I wants excite
ment, and if you don’t let me go out there
to amuse myself, I’ll borry Jim Meggot’s big
pistol and shoot old uncle Myers. I will by
Jewkes!”
A wag says he knows but one thing bet
ter than love, and that is, to be thrown in
to a pond of mush and milk, with the privi
lege of eating your way to shore.
Be that stays in the valley shall never get
over the hill. .
An Irishman a few days since, bought a
family Bible, and on taking it home made
his first record asfollows—-“Patrick D ,
born Sept. 20, 1847, aged five years.”
He had need rise betimes that woul^
please every body.