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BY LOMAX & ELLIS.]
Volume XIV.
THE TBIES^SENTINEL^
XENNENT ToMAX & ROSWELL ELLIS,
EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS.
THE TRI-WEEKLY TIMES A SENTINEL
la published EVERY IVEDNFSDA > and FRIDAY MURX
IXO and SAT UR DA Y RVEXIXO.
TIIE WEEKLY TIMES A SENTINEL
ispubl'shed every TUESDAY MORXINO.
Office on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
TERMS:
TRI-WEEKLY, Five Dollars per annum, in advance.
WEEKLY, Two Dom.ars per annum,in advance.
riT Advertisements conspicuously inserted at One Dollar
persquare, for the first insertion, and fifty cents for every sub
sequent insertion.
Liberal deduction will be made for yearly advertisements.
Sales of l.and and Negroes, by Administrators, Executors, o
Guardians, are required by law to be held pn tlie first Tuesday
in tlie month, between the hours of ten in the forenoon and
three In the afternoon, at the < burl House in the county In which
the property is situate. Notires of these sales must be given in
a public gazette forty days previous to the day of sale.
JYotices for the sale of Personal Property must be given at
1 east ten day* previous to the day of said.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an Estate must be publish
ed forty days.
Notice that application will be made to the Court of Ordinary
for leave to sell Land or Negroes, must be published weekly for
two months.
Citations for Letters of Administration must be published
thirty days— for Dismission from Administration, monthly six
months—tor Dismission from Cuarditinsbip forty days.
Rules for Foreclosure of Mortgage must be published monthly
for four months— for establishing lost papers, for the full space
of three months —for compelling titles from Executors or Admin
istrators, where a bond lias been given by the deceased, the full
space of three months.
Publications will always l<e continued according to these, the
legal requirements,unless otherwise ordered.
BUSINESS CARDS.
uTcoLQuTrT”
Attorney at Law,
SALEM RUSSEL CO., ALA.
WILL attend promptly to ail business entrusted to his care
in the Chattahoochee Circuit Georgia and the 9th Circuit Ala.
Jail. 10, 1854—wly<-g.
ARTHUR HOOD,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Cuthbert, Randolph co., Ga.
WILL practice in Randolph, Lee, Early, Baker and
the adjacent counties.
Refers to lion. Jas. Johnson, Richard Patten, Columbus,
Hon. Wm C. Perkins, Cuthbert, Ga. Jan 3, ’54-wly
HAMILTON. WORTHY & CUNNINGHAM
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
TROY, PIKE COUNTY, ALA.
They will attend the several courts of the counties of
Butler and Covington in the 7th, and all the counties of the
th Judicial circuit. Dec 13—wly
JAMES HAMILTON,
Attorney at Law,
Columbus, Geo.
Office on Randolph street, three doors from Mygat’s
corner. Columbus, Dec 15—w&twtf
Bounty Land and Pension Agency.
CHARLES C. TUCKER,
WASHINGTON, D C.
ATTORNEY lor Claimants and Agent for. obtaining
Revolutionary, Naval, Invalid and Halt-pay Pensions,
Bounty Land, arrears of pay, extra pay, &c., for Military
and Naval,ervices.
Bounty Land obtained for the widow's and heirs of vol
unteers of the Texas Revolution of 183 G ; and extra pay
obtained lor services in the U. S. Navy on the coasts of
California and Mexico, from 1816 to 1852. Address
CHARLES TUCKER,
Nov. 29—w3m Washington, D. C.
H. J. MOSES, JOHN PEABODY.
MOSES & PEABODY j
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
WTLL practice in Muscogee county, Ga., and Russell
county. Ala., and in the Supicmo Couh of vtw> Dtuio oi
Georgia. Columbus, June 29-wtwtf
S. S. STAFFORD,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Ulnkely, Early Cos., Ga.
apßwa
NICOLAS CACHET,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Tuskegee, Alabama.
OFFICE OVER PORTER’S BRICK STORE.
WILL attend the court* of the Ninth Circuit, and Montgomery,
Pike, and Harbour In the Eighth Circuit,
march 29—wly ; ‘
ELMORE, YANCEY AND NUCKOLLS.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Will practice in partnership in the Courts ot Law a
Equity, in Macon county, Alabama.
WM. L.’ YANCEY, | Montgomery
THOS. J. NUCKOLLS, Tuskegee.
T. J. NUCKOLLS, will practice in the other counties
of the circuit. Dec 13—ly
GEO. COOK ALFORD,
Attorney and Counsellor at Lav/.
WILL practice in the counties of the Ninth Judicial Cir
cuit—and the Supreme Court ot the State.
Crawford, Rus.-ei co., Ala.. Aug. 2, 1853—wly*
A. BACKER,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
BRANDIES, GIN, WINE,
SCOTCH ALE & LONDON PORTER,
SEGAR.S and all kinds of GROCERIES,
No. 10 WHITAKER ST. SAVANNAH, GA.
Brandies and Gins, under Custom-House Lock, in bond
and entitled in debenture.
Savannah, Oet. 18, 1853-wtwly
J. & L. ALLEN,
AN 1)
Fire Engine Builders,
12 JAMES STREET, NEWARK, N. J.
nr Machinery, Fire Engines, Hose Carriages, Hook and
Ladder Trucks, and Hose of every description made to order.
N. K.—They solicit orders from the South and pledge them
selves to give entire satisfaction in prices and quality of their
work.
References—Mayor and Aldermen, and Fire-Engine Company
No. i, Columbus,Ga. l)ec 27 —w&tw3m *
DAVID lIOSS,
GENERAL BOOKBINDER,
AND
BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER,
No. 72 Broad Street.
Columbus, Ga., June 21—wtf
FRAUD!
VLL who waut Axes ot iliu real Collins & Cos. make should
be particular to police the stamps, as there are various
counterfeits and imitations stamped Collins and labelled much
like ours, which are ILiuduientiysold in some parts of the Uni
ted States as our manufacture. They are made in different parts
of the country by various axe-makers, and generally of every in
ferior quality. The genuine Collins axes,whieh have acquired
su.-h an extensive reputation, are invariably stamped“COLLINS
& CO., H ARTFORD,” and each axe Las a printed label with my
signature. It is now more than Twenty-five years since we
commenced the business with the stamp 01 oiling A, ,o. Hart
ford,” and l do not know of any other axe-maker by the name of
Collins in the United States. SAM. \\ . COLLINS.
August 23d, IHo3.—wly. __
MORE & GALLAGHSR,
Ridge Road & Coates Street, Phil.,
Iron Founders and Manufacturers of Wrought and Cast Iron
r Bailings and ail kinds of Ornamental and Architectural Iron
Works,lrou Railings for public and private Grounds, \ eran
dah-. Neuees, Chairs, Tables, fee.
Jjp Particular attention paid to the enclosure of Burial Lots.
More & Gallagher’s Book of Original Designs and List of
Prices sent to persons wishing to make a •election.
Philadelphia, Nov B—w3m”
Notice.
STOLEN or strayed from tlie subscriber near Cuthbert, Ran
dolph county, Ga., on the night of the 13th inst.. a sorrei
mare MUI.E of ordinary size, about tour years old ; mane neat
ly reached, her tail was shaved and swabbed last spring and has
grown throe or sou ■ inches. Said mule has a grey or roan spot
three inches w ide and about four inches long between her eves
and nose. Any information concerning said mule will bethalia
imi\ received, or if stolen, I will pay twenty-five dollars for the
mule wall sufficient evidence to convict the thief. Address.
. , JAMES A. RUCKER,
August 23—wtf Cuthbert, Ga.
REM ON AL. ~
J. H. M E it R Y
Has removed from his old stand to
No. 102, next door to J. & J. Kyle.
He has 07i hand a fine assortment of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
consisting of every article generally kept in a Clothing Store
Columbus. Nov 23—w&tw3ins
NOTICE.
PF.RSONS indebted to A. C. Flewelleu & Cos. will please
make immediate payment. Their uccounts mav be found
at the Book Store of J. L. HOWELL.
Columbus, Dec 30— tw&wtf
®!w IHeeiUi) limes & Sentinel.
HOTELS.
1853! 1853!! 1853!!!
COOPER’S""WELL.
a THE undersigned has taken tbe entire marines
ment and control ot
COOPER’S WELL,
and is now prepared to accommodate the public.
Anew dining room has been erected, the Sleeping Rooms
plastered and fitted with furniture and bedding, ard a complete
renovatiou effected. Ample accommodations will be provided
or
FIVE HUNDRED GUESTS;
and no more will be received than can be comfortably accom
modated.
FOR INVALIDS
there can be no more advantageous retreat. The water is highly
recommended by tbe medical faculty, and the wonderful cures
effected by its use almost surpass belief. Ample details of
several astonishing cures may be obtained on application atthe
Well.
The terms will be modetate, and no exertion will be spared to
make guests comfortable.
The Vicksburg ami Jackson and Raymond Railroad will con
vey passengers to Raymond, thence tiirec miles to the Well, in
W. 11. Smith’s line of
NEW FOUR HORSE ST AG EH.
The time of trip is less than three hours from Vicksburg.—
Through tickets from Vicksburg to Cooper’s Well, can be obtain
ed at the Railroad depot, Vicksburg; price 82 20.
May 10—wtf JOHN THATCHER.
GLOBE HOTEL,
BUENA VISTa, MARION CO., GA
MTHEsubscriber rc-pectfuliy announces touis friends
ard the public generally, that he has taken charge
o.lliis well known
ESTABLISHMENT.
Thetioiiseiscotnmodiousandwellflnished; and nopainswiil
be spared to render thosecomfortable, who may favor him with
their patronage.
Dec*3—tf E. TITCOMB
BROAD STREET HOUSE
pY&s
COLUMBUS, P*£| GEORGIA.
.oil
Tift: undersigned has taken charge of this establishment. The
house has been thoroughly renovated and furnished anew.
The traveling public will find his rooms airy, neat and dean,and
his table bounti!iillysupplied with every delicacy the market
affords.
Onmibusses v. iii always I>9 in readiness to carry passengers to
and from the Hotel to the Depot and Steam Boats.
L. T. WOODRUFF, Proprietor.
Columbus, Oct. 11—w&twtf
COMMISSKIN^JIIERJCH^^TS^
R. L. FULTON. S. LAFAYETTE DOWELL
FULTON & DOWELL,
COTTON FACTORS, FORWARDING
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 71 BAY STREET, SAVANNAH, GA.
Refer to Messrs. Truax & Vandenburg, Columbus, Ga.
Savannah, Ga., Dec 20, 1853. —w1m
BOSTON & VILLALONGA,
COTTON FACTORS
AND
General Commission Merchants,
No. 196 Bay Street Savannah, Ga.
JOHN BOSTON, JOHN L. VILLALONGA.
REFERENCES t
John H. Howard, - B. T. Chapman,
A. W. Chapman, Ruse, Patten & Cos.
October 11—w&twtf
WASHBURN, WILDER & CO.,
FACTORS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
114 BAV STREET,
JOSEPH WASHBURN, )
JNO. R. WILDER, J Savannah, Ga.
FRANCIS G. DANA. )
Sept. 16—tw6m
C- S. HARRISON,
AUCTION, COMMISSION,
REGEiyiNQ A\M MWMM
jJI e r c li a ib t.
NOS. 59 and 61 BROAD STREET,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
A. K. AYER, AUCTIONEER AND SALESMAN.
Liberal advances made on Negroes and Merchandise.
Columbus, Aug. 20, 1853—w&twly
WM. H. KIMBROUGH,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,’
Nov B —w&twtl SAVANNAH, GA.
E. LOCKETT, WM. H. LONG, JOHN H. DAVIS.
lIQGM ET'F, LQN-G & 60.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
AND
SHIPPING AGENTS,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
WILL attend to the felling oi all kinds oi Produce. Strict
attention given to receiving and forwarding goods, and
seling orders from the country. Those of our friends who
fidlire to lavor us with consignments, can make the neces
sary arrangements through our friends Ruse, Patten & Cos.
July 9—w&twly
A. G. DAVENPORT,
FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
NO. 75 BAY STREET,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
WILL give strict attention to the sale of cotton and
other produce consigned to his address.
Orders for BAGGING, ROPE and other supplies, will
be promptly filled at the lowest prices.
He hopes, from close personal attention to all business
entrusted to him to merit a liberal patronage.
References :—Messrs. Padelford, Fay & Co."I
Dr. James P. Screven, l s , la i,
Hon. Joseph W. Jackson. f
Hon. G. Troup Howard. J
Savannah, Ga., Dec. 13—tw3m
CE. ~
Savannah Mutual Insurance Company.
THIS Company has returned in stock Sixty ter cent, of
premiums in “the last two years. The subscriber h?s the
Slock scrip Twentydive percent, for the last twelve months and
a dividend of 6 percent, cash ou the stock issued for 1552. In
surers in this office will bring their stock scrip of 1852 and receive
their dividends—they can at the same time receive their scrip
lor 1853.
Marine and fire risks taken at the usual rates, by
Columbus, July B—w&twly U. J. MOSES, Agent,
CALIFORNIA
i ni s i rj a\ m 11
BY THE
KENTUCKY MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Apply to
JOHN MUNN, Agent,
Columbus, Ga.
BOSWELL & BILLING,
July 9—w&twly Medical Examiners.
HiHi iNsuiftMCi eeipfttw,
Office, No, 10 Wail Street, New York.
CASH CAPITAL, $500,000.
SIMEON L. LOOMIS, President.
CHAS. J. MARTIN, Secretary.
E. S. GREENWOOD, : : : : : Agent.
jr’ Columbus, Georgia.
October jJJWGm
MARINE AND #*R£ INSURANCE
BANK OF SAVANNAH.
AGENCY AT COLUMBUS,
iA7T LL receive Deposits—and Checks for sale on New York
Vt Macon and Savannah.
April24—twtf RICHARD PATTEN.
AUBURN WATER-CURE.
THIS establishment has now entered upon its second year, it
is located upon the Montgomery and West Point Railroad,
in the pleasant town of Aubnni, Macon cou. ty, East Alabama,
and is thirty five miles from Columbus, Ga.
There is ho disease in which the Water-Cure has not proved
the most efficacious, and no condition ofdisease in which it may
not be a great alleviator. The natural termination of disease is
Health; and the conditions of health are coufdrred by the Water-
Cure.
Ladies will have the especial attention of Miss L. AMELIA
ELY, (a graduate ofthe American Hydropathic Institute) who
will be assisted bt Mrs,. REED.
A limited number of patients will be received during the
Winter and Summer. Aside from its remedial virtues, the
Water-Cure has some peculiar advantages. It allows of exer
ais- and social enjojmenis. For particulars address.
Auburn, Jan 7—inarch 16 ly— DB. WM. G. REED.
“the union of the states and the sovereignty of the states.”
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 24,1854.
FOR SALE AND TO RENT.
Valuable Plantation tor Sale,
In Baker County, Georgia.
THE subscriber desirous of removing from the State
jijggk of Georgia, offers lor sale his plantation lying on the
waters of the Coolawahee Greek, five miles west ofAl
.fijA bany, adjoining lands of Paul Tarver, Dr. Nickols ar.d
others, containing three thousand one hundred and twenty-five
acres, more or less. There are about 800 acres of open cultivat
ed laud. The land is so situated that it can be easily divided.
And it two purchasers appear the subscriber will divide so as to
suit both. Anyone desirous of purchasing would do well to
address MOOBE & EDWARDS, or myself at this place; my
agent living on the; place will show the lands to any person call
ing forthat purpose. JOHN J. RAWLS,
September 3—tw3t&wtf MacoD, Georgia.
PLANTATION AND LOT FOR SALE,
ON ACCOMMODATING TERMS.
I will sell my valuable plantation one mile East of
Crawford, Ala., containing Eight Hundred acres ; well
improved, good dwelling and out houses, gin house,
new screw, &c., &c. There is good creek bottom and
pine land interspersed with Oak and Hickory.
Also, a comer one acre lot opposite the hotel in Crawford.
For terms and particulars apply to Messrs. C. S. Harrison &
Cos., Golumbns, Ga.
J!/ay2o—w&twtf C. A. CLOUD
FOR SALE OR RENT.
V_ i MY Plantation, three miles below Columbus, between
five and six hundred acres, cleared.
fSo|f JNO. A. JONES.
Oct, 1. w&twtf
One Hundred Town Lots for Sale.
YSTE have surveyed and laid off in LOTS, a portion of ourpro-
V V party in Taliassee Town, Tallapoosa county, at the falls of
Tallapoosa river, most convenient to the VVa'er Power, and offer
for sale at public auction, at Taiiassee, on the 2d Tuesday in
March next, and at private-sale till then, one hundred of the
most eligible Lots for business purposes—one-fifth of the nett
proceeds of the sale to he given as a School Fund for the estab
iishment oftchools in the place.
Terms will be made easy to purchasers. For further particu
lars, apply to BARMETT, GILMER & CO.
November 9—w&twtds
’ Land.
I JFILL sell ten settlements of land varying in size
wgHPi from eighty to one thousand acres in a body, with sev
eral improvements, not more than tweety miles from
—A— Coiumbus. Titles indisputable, l’erms liberal where
the payments are secure. WM. IT. -UAYNOR.
Russel co., Ala., November 8, 1853.—wtf
PLANTATION FOR SALE OR RENT.
MSIXTF.EN miles East of Columbus, one hour’s ride by
Railroad, 1)4 miles from the depot, containing 620
acres, about 400 cleared, 300 acres bottom land, the
balance pine land, lying well. Gin house with a press
attached, seven or eight negro cabins, overseers house and other
necessary buildings. The situation .of this place near the Rail
road gives the advantages of a near market without its annoy
ances. Possession given Ist January or sooner, and terms made
easy. August 30—wtf A. G. REDD.
FOR SALE.
THE plantation in Russel county, Ala., eight miles and
a half from Columbus, Ga., formerly owned by Augus
tus Brown, containing seven hundred and forty acres, 200
ofwhiehisin a high state of cultivation and under good
fences. There is on the premises a good framed dwelling
with four good rooms, pantry, &c., good out houses of eve
ry description, gin house and screw ; also, an excellent
spring af water convenient for use, and as healthy a place
as can be found in Eastern Alabama. There is on the
place good Peach and Apple orchards. Any person wish
ing to purchase such a place can get a bargain. Foriurther
particulars apply to JAMES ROUSSEAU.
Columbus, Nov 29—wtf
HOTEL FOR Sj LE.
THE subscriber offers for sale his commodious and
well finished Hotel, situated on the east side of the
gig! public square, in the town of Buena Vista, Ga., and
known as Lhe“GLOBE HOTEL.” ltisiurnished with
alt necessary conveniences, and has pertaining to it, a good
kitchan, smoke house, stable, lot, &., all in good repair. The
house is c uiveniently situated, and is favored with a liberal
share sf boarding and transient custom. Buena Vista, though
new, is a large and beautiful town. Its schools, and varied
merchati'e and mechanic interests, insure ils permanency and
and rapid growth. No one need fear depreciation in propeity
for many pears.
Persons wishingto purchase such property, would do well to
call aiid ( examine. Reasonable time will be allowed for payment.
For terms apply to the undersigned. Z. WILLIAMS.
or to WILLIAMS & OLIVER,
March s—9wtf Buena Vista, Marion co., Ga.
For Sale.
MY plantation lying on the Chattahoochee river in
Russel county, Ala., twenty miles below Columbus, Ga.,
containing about two thousand five hundred acres in a
.■ -V ‘nuly. Also, two detached places, containing about
eight hundred acres, which will be sold with the main body or
separate.
The plantation is well settled and liealthy, and as productive
and fertile as any on the river, and free from freshets.
Persons wishing to examine the plantation will apply to Mes
srs. T. 11. & C. Crowell, orG. YV. Keith, (the overseer) at Os
wichee, Ala., or Jos B. Hill,in Columbus, Ga., who will furnish
all necessary information in my absence.
JOHN CANTEY,
August 2—wtf Camden, S. C.
TRAVELING.
FOR PHILADELPHIA. .
Philadelphia b; Savannah Steam Navigation Company.
THE new and splendid side-wheel Steamships,
KEY STONE STATE, Capt. Robert Hardie,
STATE OF GEORGIA, Gapt. J.J. Garvin, Ji.
will leave Savanuah for Philadelphia every Wednesday. These
Steamships are the most comlortable on the coast, and are un
surpassed for safety and speed. They will leave Savannah as
follows:
Keystone State, Wednesday, 28ih Sept.
State of Ge “ sth Oct.
Keystone State, 12th Oct.
of Georgia, 19th Oct.
Keystone Slate, “ 26th Oct.
State oi Georgia, “ 2nd Nov.
Keystone State, “ 9th Nov.
State of Georgia, “ 16th Nov.
Keystone State, “ 23rd Nov.
State of Georgia, “ 39th Nov.
Keystone State, “ 7th Dec.
Stale of Georgia, “ 14th Dec.
and so on.
Cabin passage, S2O.
Sterrage “ ....* $B.
C. A. L. LAMAR,
Agent in Savannah.
HERON & MARTIN,
Sept. 21—ts Agents in Philadelphia
MUSCOGEE RAIL ROAD CO.
CHAN GE OF SC HE I) ULE.
On and after the Kith inst. the Passenger Train will leave and
run by the following schedule daily until further notice:
Leave Columbus at 9A. M.; Arrive at Macon 325 P.M.
Leave Macon at 6 30 A. M.; Arrive at Columbus 1 5 P. M.
E. F. RICKER, Superintendent.
Columbus,May 14, 1853.
Muscogee Railroad Company.
GREAT REDUCTION IN FREIGHT ON
o. I rwrrwr mm imar •
ON and after the Ist of September, COTTON will be carried
from Ctrlumbusto Savannnah, at FIFTY CENTS per hun
dred pounds,including Insurance over Railroad.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
MERCHANDISE arriving from the East and not to
be forwarded by Railroad will be retained in the Depot at Co
lumbus three days, free of charge, and if not then removed will
be sent to one ot *the city Warehouses for Storage at the ex
pense of the owner.
EDW’D F. RICKER, Superintendent.
September 7,1853.
Tilmdefs express.
DOLPHUStreet.
\Y T E respectfully beg leave to imonn the citizens of Columbus
T v and its vicinity, that we have concluded our arrangements
w ith the Central, South-Western and .Muscogee Railroads, and
are now running messengers daily from Columbus to Macon
thence to Savannah.
4lso, forwarding goods daily over the Muscogee and South-
Western Railroad to Fort Valley, Oglethorpe and Macon, thence
to Milledgeville Savannah and all intermediate places.
Also, to Montgomery, Ala. We would also say. that our Ex
presses by the steamers to New York and Philadelphia enable us
to forward every description of merchandise and valuables.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills collected in every town in the Northern
and Eastern States ; also, to California and Europe.
OFFICES AND AGENTS.
S. H. Hill, Randolph street, Columbus; S. O. Potts,
Macon: Mr. Kendrick, Fort Valley; G.R. Clayton, Oglethorpe;
153 Bay street, Savannah: 74 Broadvty, A'ew York; 43 and
45 South-Third. Philadelphia : 8 Con. street, Boston; Exchange
street. Providence; Montgomery street, Nan Francisco.
nr Articles to be forwarded, called for at any part ofthe
citv free of expense, by leaving orders on the slate at the office.
LIVINGSTON, WINCHESTER & CO.
Columbus, April 13—:w&w
Flour, Meal, and Breadstuff's.
THE subscriber, proprietor ofthe CITY MILLS, begs leave
to inform the public that he has now on hand and will con
tinue to keep a good slock of prime WHEAT AMD COh.V,
and will be prepared at all times to furnish customers in any
quantities with Flour Meal, &c_, at the shortest notice. New
wheat is now in.
The City ATillis situated above the city a short distance and
is now in good running order-
My prices at present are as follows :
Superfine Flour $6 25 perbbl.
Family Flour 675 “ “
Extra do 750 “ “
Corn .Veal 80 ets bushel
INF The highest cash prices paid for Corn and Wheat.
D. A. WYNN.
City Mill, June 8,1853-
the modern swell.
The son sits in the bar-room,
In a place most convenient to stare ;
He’s clad in a very fine broadcloth,
And his face is covered with hair ;
He smokes and spits and drinks,
And drinks and smokes and spits,
The saliva he easts from his mouth
Is much more plenty than wits:
His mother goes clad in her cotton,
And faded and ragged at that;
She’s minus of shawl and bonnet,
But her son wears an elegant hat;
She’s toiling and earning the “shillings,”
So weariedly night and day,
While he at the theatre and tavern,
> Is throwing them all away.
He never gets up in the morning ;
If his mother calls him at noon,
He comes down eursing aud swearing
Because she called him too soon;
His eyes are sunken and red,
His cheeks are hollow and thin—
Caused by last night’s debaucheries,
And indulging too freely in gin.
He sits down to his breakfast,
And then find faults with the hash ;
His mother says, “the grease it needs
You used to oil your moustache!”
At this he flies in a passion,
And hastily leaves the room ;
To the tavern he bends his footsteps,
And with wine dispels his gloom.
From his vest there dangles a seal
That is set with a brilliant red stone ;
But the sparkling toy is only wax,
Though this he never will own ;
On his feet are patent gaiters,
On his mother’s there are none,
For all her honest earnings
Bedeck the back of her son.
At length he marries a lady
Who as rich as he thinks she’s fair,
But he finds her in truth as poor as himself,
And then he gives up in despair ;
. Two cheats make an even bargain—
Both are well mated for file—
She thought she had got a rich husband,
He thought he had got a rich wife.
JDiscfllaucous.
[FOR THE TIMES AND SENTINEL.]
Delicate Manipulations ot Existence in
Parlez-vous-dom.
BY MR. SMITH.
I used to be a bashful man !
(Reader, don’t open your eyes so wide!)
I say, in times past, I was inclined to diffi
dence. My temperament was of die nature,
that made mo shun too great an ameunt of
notice on the part of others. Now don’t un
derstand me (o say, that I was afraid to reply to a
maiden’s interrogatory ; or dared not raise my
eyes to a pretty grisetts beaming countenance.
Nor would 1 iiave you suppose that upon occa
sion, I feared to bestow a gentle pressure upon
soft lingers or hesitate to whisper love’s dicta
tions into listening ears.
But 1 was, nevertheless, a bashful man.
(Reader, no petulance now !)
My idiosyncrasy was such that, being
brought suddenly and publicly into notice, I
shrunk, I subsided, collapsed ; mentally speak
ing, you know ; and I may say partially, phys
ically ennunciating.
Give me, however, but a suitable opportunity
and no Giaour in his lonesome fastness—but let
me illustrate. Leisurely sauntering along the
Rue Du Bac, I espy a genteel establishment, a
merchandising establishment. Aud gentility, in
such a case implies not only the abundance of
elegant articles for personal adornment, but that
they are worth the prices demanded. And gen
tility in such a case, also, implies the presence
of pretty faces.
(Reader, your ear! I am fond of pretty faces.)
I stop; that is to say, a cessatien occurs in my
progression. I cogitate: id est, what excuse can
I trump for entering. My digitals are snugly
esconced in a pair of Boivin’s best. But who
does not know the evanessantness of kids !
With a non chalance worthy of D’Orsay, I
push open the glass door and enter.
Reader, were you ever in a Parisian exhibiting
apartment? Such a sight of beauty, costliness
and magnificence as greets the eye, one never
forgets. Why, the last time I was in Paris * *
Beckoning to the most coquetish looking coun
tenance I beheld, by an almost imperctible mo
tion, I indicated to the owner that 1 was in quest
of something. Smilingly she approached and
at my request exhibited des gants, with the
sweetest bien monsieur in the world.
On the counter are displayed many various
coloured manual coverings. Flashes gleam
from her dancing eyes, making me wink invol
untarily. Lusciousness blooms in her ruby lips,
moistering my facial aperture. Reflections
gleum from her dental appendages, refocillating
my mind. While all the time she is chatting
merrily, calling my attention to some particular
pair, and skillfully slipping them on my hand to
show the exquisitness of the fit. So exquisite
a fit was it, that she was compelled to perform
a little legerdemain in order to succeed in en
casing my digitals. Adroitly placing my right
arm under her left, she pressed it firmly against
her side until I could feel her heart’s throb—ail
the while smiling, casting quick glances at me
and carefully manipulating my dexter appen
dage.
Bashful me, not to be able to withdraw it!
And that violent tremour which I experienced
in my cordal region, why was it ?
(It must have been bashfulness, reader.)
And when, contrary to my judgment, she
persuades me that I need half a dozen pairs, (I
have two dozen pairs in my trunk already) and
folds them up so neatly and thrusts in my hand
so positively, and receives the pay so daintily,
with a confused murmer only on my part, how
can I help acknowledging that I was a beautiful
man !
Yes, I did use to be bashful.
At the Jar din de Fleurs, why was it that I
was content to gaze, delighted, at the throng of
flitting nymphs! Why did I not make advan
ces to someone of them ? And at the mabille,
why did I wander alone through its floral groves,
beneath its verdant arches, and over its mimic
bridges? As the thousands of bright lamps lit
up the gay scene so brilliantly, why did I not
imitate others and seek a partner whose com
pany might give zest and piquancy to my prom
enade?
As I stopped to gaze upon the beautiful flow
er beds, with variegated, globular little lamps
interspersed among the flowers and leaves,
forming a fit couch for Aurora to recline upon;
why did I not have a delicate arm softly press
ing my own ?
In admiring the fiery festoons that gracefully
illuminated the gorgeous rendezvous, why did
notthe soft notes of some fair Parisienne respond
to my tones of admiration!
When sitting beside some marble topped tab
let sipping delicious ice cream or other dainty
delicacies, amid a confused sound of laughing,
talking and music; why did I not have a blue
eyed damsel to assist me?
When I stood enthralled by the gushing har
mony of a glorious concord of instruments,
(harmony that is sounding in my ears to this
day,) why did I not have some sweet compan
ion to whom I might reveal my delight ?
As I looked enchanted upon the many dan
cers, mirthful, happy, pleasure-abandoned dan
cers, with muscle-inspiring music sounding in
my ears, why did I not join the mazy throng ?
And as I wandered alone through the gay,
frivolous, ever-moving crowd, why was I so ter
ribly set back and alarmed by the occasional
demand of some bold promenader; “if I did not
want a partner for the dance?”
(Reader, incline your head this way. It was
because I was a bashful man )
I hope now, my dear lecteur, that you have
no real cause to “open your eyes so wide,’’ as
the proposition with which I set out is fully
demonstrated.
Ah ! this bashfulness is a great draw back!
Did you ever hear of the fellow who was too
bashful to request assistance from his newly
made father-in-law? Well that young man’s
wife died after a year or two, and the father
never gave the young man a stiver.
Did you ever hear how the happiness of two
fond hearts was delighted, by the young gentle
man’s being so bashful he could not press his
suit when he knew himself to be beloved?—
Well, the young lady had to take the initiatory
steps, and now is, the happy mother of a romp
ing boy and a gentle babe.
(Reader, your attention I approve, not of too
much bashfulness.)
At the same time, I acknowledge a charac
teristic tendency that way ; but when the ten
dency is over balanced by an opposite inclina
tion in another party,’ bringing about pleasant
results; why then I am in statu quo, which, being
interpreted, means very much at your service.
Will you ha*e an illustration in those delicate
manipulations ?
If your memory is not defective, you will re
member that I spoke of a noted Parisian resort
for dancing, flirting, gambling, talking laughing,
eating, drinking and kicking up diablerie pro
miscuously.
This resort presents the appearance of some
fairy queen’s court in its best array. Just im
agine the most beautiful flower garden, tasteful
ly and elegantly laid out with walks, impervi
ous arbors, flower beds covered with “nature’s
poetry’’ of every hue and size; imagine all over
head suspended from posts, trees, frames, ten
thousand various colored little lamps; some
times in one shape and sometimes in another;
festoons, arches, rings, curves, lines—here,
there, high, low, among the flowers, like so
many gorgeous glow worms, in grottoes around
mimic lakes, about mimic waterfalls, over re
freshment tables, surrounding the dancing place
lighting up the musician’s stand, over-arching
the promenades : imagine from the fantastic
looking retreats, refreshments, of every kind
being brought ; from the splendid stand volup
tuous peals of music swelling forth: a thousand
gayly dressed fairies of larger growth, twirling,
kicking, dancing, talking, laughing, eating,
drinking ; fifty other sources of amusements and
ways of spending money ; a hundred things to
entertain, please and delight—every one free,
easy, and independent in his motions; imagine
all this and ten times more, and you have the
Mabille. If you see a beautiful daughter of
Eve, speak to her—you violate no rule of eti
quette. Look at her hard and she will speak to
you. Do you wish to dance—ask her to do so,
and she will, willingly, reclining most languish
ingly on your arm.
Ask her not and she will ask you ; and before
you know it your arm will be round her waist
and soft breath falling on your cheek. Those
inspiring strains set the most obstinate heels in
tuneful motion. You find yourself carried away.
From one fair one to another you go, and with
each you float through the mazes of a waltz,
schottisch, polka, and quadrille, as the music
dictates—intoxicated with the grace, the naivete
the freedom of Mademoiselle Parisienne. Cer
tainly Terpischore never invented such dancing,
such glotv, such ardour, such activity, such con
tempt of Newton’s great law, in the productions
of the loom. But what care you ? with some
glowing form in your arms, with her cheek rest
ing on your shoulder and Iter eyes gazing fond
ly in your own—how excellent must that music
be to make you keep time.
And when you have completed your calis
thenic exertions with that luxurious shape by
your side, you do honor to the restaurateur, sip
ping, chatting, and paying, and afterwards, in
some thick cedar bower, uuseen and unheard,
with the sound of gayety, dancing, and music,
in your ears, you may practice your French. All
this for you, reader, who call not yourself bash
ful. But with me, not so. I remember how I used
to stand, and gaze and smile and-.
But 1 was to have told how an inclination op
posite to extreme modesty operated in Parlez
vous-dom. Well, I was standing and gazing
and smiling. I had reached that state in which
I was determined to do something. My glance
fell upon a pretty face, with an appearance of
innocence and sweetness about it. An invitation
to dance it was refusing, professing ignorance.
Now was my time. “Could I have tlie pleasure
of dancing with her.” u Monsieur ene danse
pas.” I knew it before ; but my introduction
was accomplished. “Would she promenade.’’
“Avec plaisir Monsieur, and her arm rested in
mine.
Oh, for a Frenchman’s power over his lan
guage. (Reader, both of your ears : before
you go to Paris, learn French well.) But Aline
was no simpleton. How easily she understood
bad French : how well she interpreted the half
finished sentence : how much pains she took to
make herself understood : and how cosily were
we sitting before long (at her suggestion) near
a refreshment table : how talkative she was and
how the ices did disappear: how promptly she
settled the price for me, out of my porte mon
naie : and what a delightful excursion she plan
ned for the day after, dans la campagne at my
expense. Oh, these grissettes ! Give them but
half a chance! (Ami lecteur ! when you go to
Paris drop every taint of verdancy.) Do you
think I could haue planned and proposed a trip
into the country to a beautiful damsel? Take
her under my charge for a whole day at my
own suggestion ?
Bashfulness forbid !
But it was done, and my backwardness not
put to the test.
Aline, and I parted to repair to our respec
tive homes. With me, there was the confident
expectation of never beholding her again. I
had done something to pass an hour or two and
what farther need was there to trouble me about
Aline.
’T was pleasant to think of the agreeable time
I spent at the Mabille with a pretty French
girl—how we chatted and promenaded and
supped ices.
So far had been the utmost of my intentions
and to Aline I bade a final farewell—mentally.
So I thought as I walked homewards along the
Champs Eleyseis, But one has no time to think
amid the ever varying scenes of Paris, and here
at midnight, on the Champs Eleyseis, I found
much to attract my attention passing coaches
long lines of gas lights, sombre shades, booths,
where singing the passers by and
fShpteoJPom moisten their organ
for whistling, mnsic and shows of various kinds.
As I was occupied thus, noticing, observing
and meditating, I heard a scream and saw a
coachman trying to force a lady into his vehicle.
Hastening to the spot 1 put an end to the pro
ceeding by my appearance and therefore con
sidered the fair one under my protection. As
for the brutal fellow, he mounted his box and
disappeared quickly; but what was my surprise,
on a near approach to find that it was Aline
whom I had just seen struggling in the scoun
drel’s arms, and who now joyfully sought my
protection mourning bitterly over her torn dress.
“Mon Dieu, Mon Dieu —the brutal fellow; it
is my best dress. He wished to force me to
ride whithersover he pleased, and I would not
Mon Dieu.”
On being asked if I might not see her home
in a carriage she consented and we were soon
seated side by side bowling along the Place de
la Concorde Rue Rivoli 6fC.
To the request that I would supply the place
of her torn dress by anew one—l demurred
but that did not prevent the ride from being a
pleasant one nevertheless. She dwelt so much
on the morrow’s excursion into the country and
pleaded so strongly in favor it, that I determined
it should take place: and consequently waited
in the carriage nntil she ran in and wrote her
address for me.
With a bon nuit I then departed for my hotel.
(Reader —bend down close—as a general thing,
avoid midnight rencontres with Paris damsels in
distress.)
Behold us, then, the next day seated in the
cars steaming it at the rate of twenty miles an
hour. It was about the middle of the day ; and
in less than an hour we reached our destination
the chateau d’Asnieres. This was once a roy
al residence, but now is dedicated as a rendez
vous to the fete loving people of Paris.
The village of Asnieres is a romantic looking
spot, having some resemblance to a small Ame
rican town.
And now, having streamed forth from the cars
the passengers passed under the track, descend
ing by a set of steps on one side and coming
out in the entry of a house, after a short under
ground passage.
Passing from the house into a small yard and
through a little iron gate we found ourselves in
the streets of the village. Crowds were wend
ing their way to the. chateau and we followed
suit. At the end of along lane we entered the
precints of the fete grounds, through a small gate,
at which tickets of entrance were bought, and
canes or umbrellas deposited. These we were
forbidden to carry in with us, and so left them
at th eloge receiving a small card with a number
on it by the presentation of which, and paying a
few sous we received back the article deposited.
(Reader—are you not of opinion that lam
getting dull ?)
Aline hung upon my arm.
Aline had some affectionate ways about her.
Aline, as we took a survey of the grounds (it
was very early yet,) would cling to me so con
fidingly and smile in my face so lovingly, and
chat with me so fondly, and profess her willing
ness to go to England so naively and eat the
dainties I offered her so matter-of-coursedly that
I could not help being pleased.
Aline was sweetness personified.
When I looked in her face, so soft, so smooth
so pretty, I could but think of roses and wax
and honey mixed.
Aline’s voice was mellifluous ; and to some
of Mr. Smith’s interrogatories would reply, oui,
oui, so sweetly ihat Mr. Smith felt reminded of
a ripe cherry with the juice oozing out, and felt
strongly inclined to —(Reader —did you ever
taste a large ripe cherry ? There are few things
sweeter.)
Whoever laid out the walks of the chateau
d’Asnieres, was possessed of good taste, as I
am prepared to vouch. If shady walks, winding
promenades, romantic groves, mimic lakes, vel
vet lawns, retired arbours, and convenient seats,
all carefully apportioned and arranged evidence
good taste, then my vouchment is true. Aline
knew it was early, and was as willing as I, to
occupy an hour or two in those shady, seques
tered retreats.
Aline did not object to romance, wher. ro
mance was backed by creature comforts.
Evening approaches, but we knew that the
tall, three storied chauteau, with its turrets, par
apets and numerous windows, is a restaurant.
Every room of the first floor, and second floor
and third floor, contains a number of little tables
with snowy coverings and two or three or four
chairs around each. Aline proposes that we dine.
Aline leads the way. Aline takes possession
of a conveniently situated table. Aline calls
for soup, fish, wine—(Aline knows the compo
nents of a good dinner.)
Mr. Smith pulls out his purse. Mr. Smith
returns it to his pocket. Mr. Smith leaves a few
sous near his plate for the waiter. Mr. Smith
feels relieved of several dollars.
Aline is all smiles—Mr. Smith all gallantry.
Aline and Mr. Smith saunter forth.
Mr. Smith writes about Aline in 1853. Aline
has not the most distant recollection of Mr.
Smith in 1853.
(Reader, dont sigh, the human mind is prone
to forgetfulness.)
We had noticed that preparations were being
made for the evening’s fete—such as the pre
paration of fire-works, arrangement of little col
ored lamps, &c. And nmvas night approached
people began to flock there in crowds—old and
young country maidens and village swains, city
grisettes and Paris beaux—all eager for sport.
Now begins the fun, the first exhibition of
which was climbing a greased pole after some
article of apparel, various pieces of which hung
on a frame at the top of the pole, any one of
which rewarded the climber who succeeded in
reaching the top.
A competitor steps forth and essays his skill,
but he mounts only a few feet. Another suc
ceeds a little better, by the aid of sand which he
pulls from his pockets and roughens his way.
One after another makes the attempt—en
couraged or laughed at, according to his pro-
[TERMS, $2 00 IN ADVANCE.
gress. At length one more expert than the rest
by an abundant application of sand succeeds in’
attaining the summitandis rewarded with bravos
as he seizes a pair of unmentionables and slides
swiftly to the ground.
Peice after peice is now torn from its perch
by successful climbers ; but see that ambitious
youth, how rigorously he strives, how he pants,
how he sands, how he worms his way up.—
Noue so expert as he; how he wriggles without
advancing. Again he sands, again he pants,
tighter he hugs the pole, how he is encouraged
by jeers and laughter from below; his strength
is almost exhausted, his tongue emanates from
his suction his knees cling tightly to
the pole, his eyes expand, his arm is outstretch
ed to grasp the prize, when nature gives way
and he slides helpless to his mother earth.
So some politician when after much strenuous
exertion, underhand dealing, worming and sand
ing his way before him, just as he expects to
reap the reward of his toils, he sinks from sight
and is heard of no more. He had been climb
ing a greased pole.
(Reader impatient— l’ll throw more light on
the subject.)
Aline gently plucked my sleeve and we turn
ed away and took a convenient seat where we
could behold the entire process of lighting up.
The Chateau was brilliantly illuminated inside
and outside, they are suspending on its whole
surface from the top to the bottom long rows of
cloth globes of various colours nearly a foot in
diameter with lights inside, until the whole
mansion seems one mass of gold with gems of
every hue embedded over its whole surface.—
Such sights are not common; a large house fair
ly'covered with lights of every description. In
front of the Chateau, are many chairs spread
out over a green lawn. Here are Aline and I sit
ting some glasses before us.
Do you see that picteresque looking frame?
It surrounds a piatform where a band of musi
cians sit to discourse sweet sounds. Even
while we are drinking, how its appearance
change, twinkle, twinkle goes light after light,
until above, in arches, around in curves, the
whole seems one bower of brilliancy. A thou
sand little lamps from all sides look down upon
the musicians, until it seems that the whole
heavenly concave was narrowed into a hemis
phere of twenty in diameter.
But whole trees now exhibit large stationary
fireflies, and the walks one after another, in di
ferent directions beem with increasing luminous
ness as light after light springs into existence.
The dancing bower, however, eclipses all oth
er attractions. This is the space between two
rows of trees, about forty feet apart, and one
hundred and fifty long, cleanly swept, level as
a floor and oh ! how gorgeously illuminated; from
tree to tree, over the whole space are hung gar
lands and wreaths, and various shaped collections
of lamps, some in the shape of roses, some in cir
cles, somfe in arches, and all enchanting the
eye by their novelty, beajity and brilliancy.
Never did the queen of all the faries in her
wildest revels enjoy such beauty and splendor
in her court grounds as this bower presented.
It seemed as if the magic power of some
good natured genius had been taxed to the ut
most and had adorned with innumerable glitter
ing diamonds of every hue the festive scene, ar
ranging them artistically in every fantastic
shape, round-about and over-head.
Statues here and there peeped from the h a *fC
hiding foliage, nymphs, satyrs and water gods;
for fountains sent their bubling sound through
out the grove, filling it with coolness. The il
luminated spray, rising and falling, reminded
one of diamond dust floating in the sunshine,
and the sparkling waves as the night breeze
l ippled them, seemed to keep time to the merry
music. Flowers sent their perfume on the air,
and looked like spirits of beauty smiling on the
scene, seeming to blush as the flickering light or
waving branches altered their shading.
Joy and hilarity were the reigning spirits of
the’hour; and as from an elegant and handsomely
adorned stage, a hundred instruments filled the
night air with melody, many, many feet shifted
in graceful motion. Hand sought hand, eye
followed eye, glance succeeded glance, bodies
swayed gracefully, limbs moved lithely, feet
skipped swiftly, now forward, now backwards,
now sideways they go ; ever easily, ever grace
fully, varying with the music as mist is wafted
by the changing breeze; sometimes slowly and
with dignity, gazing steadily, sometimes quick
er and more energetically, hardly able to re
strain speed and activity, at one time wild as the
howling dervishes, whirling, jumping and throw
ing limbs about in picturesque style; again
arms seek waists passionately and both float
off swiftly in the flying promenade.
T’was novel dancing to a bashful Georgian,
suddenly the music ceases and a scene of con
fusion occurs, some promenade, some stand,
some sit, all laugh, talk and enjoy themselves
to the utmost, waiting for a renewed summons
to take the ranks.
(Reader, listen ; if you would enjoy yourself
in Paris, learn to dance.)
That music stage was a unique affair.
It was like the stage of a large theatre open
ing out into the night air, just as the walls of
some large, handsomely furnished apartment
had been removed. It occupied one end of the
dancing saloons. The other end extended to
the smooth green spoken of. On one side the
ground was elevated several feet, and here on
chairs and benches sat many spectators. Two
of these tue reader knows. Another sitting
close by. She is in white, tall, commanding,
dignified. Her brow is singularly expansive,
and her eyes are beautifully blue.
She has been to England and speaks English;
yet is French. She does not dance a great
deal—there is an attraction in the voice of that
firm looking cavalier by her side. Somethings
they say announce them betrothed. (I would
have suspected as much.)
Suddenly lam startled. A voice soundß in
my ears—
“ Are you an American, sir T*
I look around quickly, and the bright open
countenance of a mulatto meet my gaze.
I had noticed him as one of th e freest dancers
in the company. He had a way, (the dog) of
singling out the prettiest girls for his partners.
And then his danciog! His long legs had a
way of flying completely over the head of his
partner in some exciting passage of the music ;
and with him dancing was really a saltatory art.
(Reader, Georgia dancing and Paris dancing
are too different things.)
“ Yes,” said I, “who are you
“I’m free, and came from Massachusetts. I
like Paris better than any place in the world-
Here I am a gentleman and treated as a gentle
man. I act as courier to travelers, and make as
much money as I want. I speak English, French,
Spanish, Italian and German, and I keep a white
servant.
I live in enjoyment My color is a credit to
me rather than otherwise here. The prettiest
girls will dance with me. Indeed, I wouldn’t
dance with any other. Do you see that pretty
Number 4.