Locomotive, Volume 7, Number 4, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 December 1848 — Page 4

; A jest's prosperity lies in the ear -Of him that hears it never in the tongue Of him that makes it." Love's Labor Lost.

Comedy of Errors. A London police reporter represents a Hibernian with a poll as red as the Eed Lion at Brentford, and rendered still redder by a copious discharge of blood, which oozed through a dirty rag, tied over a recent wound on his scalp, applying at the Bow street office for a warrant ' " Well, "Pat," tasked the magistrate, (for his countenance operated as a sort of finger post, pointiug to the road from whence he came,) " What do you want?", - - "I'd be wanting a warrant plase your honor," replied Pat. . . . " , " Against whom ?" - '.'Agin Barnev O'Leary plase yer riverence." "For what 2" . " For muther, yer grace." Whom did he murder?" v "Divil the crature but myself, yer honor." ' ' "And has he murdered you?" " By my soul he has, bad luck to him 1 He cut

." He hasn't killed you outright I see." V It's not his fault that he hasn't yer honor for he intended it, and nothing surer." " I suppose an assault warrant will suit your purpose." . , .. Yer honor knows what's best, and I'll take what I can git." ' " ' . , , ' " When did he assault you." "Last night that was, yer riverence." ' "Did he hit you with a stick V ; " Fore God he didn't, yer honor, but with a poker." " "A poker ? that's a dangerous weapon." "Divil a doubt of it." " Where were you ?" " Where was I ? why in bed to be sure." " Asleep or awake ?" - "As sound as a roach yer honor." ( And what provocation had you given him ?" " Divil a provocation at all yer honor; how could I when I was asleep ?" " What! do you mean to say he came to your bed side, and struck you in this dreadful manner without the slightest provocation." " It's truth what you say, yer honor, barring he come to his own bedside instead of mine." " His own bedside ; were yow in his bed ?" ; "Faith, ye guessed it, yer honor." ; : . " And what brought you there ?" . ' Tliot'a mnrp'n T rnn toll, vpr rirmnr. harrmf trio

..u. k, t j ' - o liquor that was in me." " And was this all you did to provoke his anger." " Divil a thing else." " Was there any other person present ?" " Not a creature indipindint of his wife." "His wife?" ' "Of course." : ' " Of course ! and don't you think you deserved what you got." ' . -"Is it me ?" "Yes, you."

.-. " Sure it was all a mistake, yer honor, I thought

'twas my own wife, and divil the hair of her head I

touched.". " That may be, but you must be more careful in future j and I think under these circumstances you must be content with what you have got I cannot grant a warrant." "Thank yer honor; but when he hets me again it won't be for nothing." Exit Pat, shrugging up his shoulders, evidently disappointed. It turned out that the fellow went drunk to bed, and was unconscious where he was till Barney gave him a gentle hint with his iron persuader, and fortunately his skull was thick enough to resist the intended finisher. Barney's wife, who was awoke by the shock, lent her assistance in whacking him out of the room. She expressed her utter uncon

sciousness of his presence till her lawful lord arriv

ed and discovered the intruder.

Rural Habitations. It Has been justly remark

ed, that a traveller in passing through a strange, but

civilized country, might form a correct judgment respecting the social condition of its rural inhabitants

by observing attentively the state, character, and

general appearance of their dwellings ; and that a

clean, fresh, and well ordered house exercises over its inmates a moral no less than a physical influ

ence, and has a direct tendency to make the mem

bers of the family sober, peaceable and considerate

of the feelings and happiness of each other. : Nor is

it difficult to trace a connection between habitual

feelings of this sort, and the formation of habits of respect for propriety, for laws in general, and even for those higher duties and obligations, the obser vance of which no laws Can enforce ; wheras a filthy,

squalid, unwholesome dwelling, in Which none of the decencies common to society, even in the lowest state of civilization, are known to exist, tends direct

ly to make every dweller in such a hovel regardless of the feelings and happiness of each other, selfish and sensual ; and the connection is obvious between the constant indulgence of appetites and passions of this class, and the formation of habits of idleness, dishonesty, and even crimes of higher degrees. Thus, in traveling over the wide domain of the United States, one can judge, in a measure, of the character of the people by what is written in the expression of their dwellings. ' Fraternal Love. A" principal reason why we do hot oftener see brothers and sisters deeply interested in and attached to each other, is, that suitable endeavors to that end are not put forth. Young men and women take great pains to awaken an interest in their behalf in the minds of mere acquaintances, while they leave home affections to grow spontaneously; and take care of themselves. If those who study all the minutiae of dress, manners, speech, and appearances, to win the favorable regard of those whom they meet in company, would take half the trouble to make themselves agreeable, useful, and lovely to their brothers sisters, and parents if they would study as hard to please relatives as they do please strangers there would soon

be a beautiful and blessed change in hundreds of

families, whose members heretofore have seen but

little in each other to love.

A student of Yale, being confined to his room by

sickness, was called upon by a friend. " What, John?' said the visitor, "sick, eh?" " " Yes," answered Johru " Sic sum "

Another, meeting a member of his society, asked

him what was the next subject lor debate. I, " Oh, a capital one." " Indeed, what is it?" ' Capital punishment." " Oh, you mean a pun I suppose V1 -. n. . '" No indeed,wo pun-ish-meant." .. Future State.' What is the future state V ask

ed a man of a young Miss. ' Illinois, sir, she answfirpd. - ' No. no. ' said the man. ' I mean what is

the future state of men women V ' Why, I suppose,

they are to oe married. . '

Your friendship is dear to me,' as the merchant

said when he had to pay his endorsement for his

neighbor. ' Unnatural Curiosities. A sand from Time's hourglass.

-.A shaft of envy sharper than a two-edged sword. An arrow of conviction somewhat blunted.

A box of the penacea that is & cure for the heartache. ' - The horns of a dilemma, with a man between them, who looks as though he doesn't know which to take. A cup of water from the stream of justice. The last link that was broken. '

, . . LOST! LOST!!

ON Tuesday, the 12th inst., a Coral Necklace, with a gold clasp niarked M. A, W, The finder will be suitably tp.

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warded by leaving it at this office. '

CITY EAISI5ERS JACKSON OVER11ALL, in the Basement under the Washington Hall, has secured the services of two or three Barbers just from the City4 for the benefit of citizens and strangers. Jack's reputation as a Barber is unrivaled in the West.' dlG

VISITING CARDS.

DOUGLASS &, . ELDER, Book & Job Printers, on Wash' ington street, opposite Browning's, have just received diret from New Yoik, large founts of Patent Sciipt and Oina mental Type, with a fount of Ornamental Flourished, desifmrrt

expressly for printing visiting and invitation cards, ball tickets, &c. Cards can now be printed equal to copperplate engraving and at one-half the expense, and no Lady or Gentleman slioutti

be without tneni.

Kev. W. A. WOLLIDAY'S Classical and Common School. jIFTH Regular Fall and Winter Term. Kept coiner of Ohio and Dalavvare streets, near the residence of II. P. Coburnv Prices of tuition from S3 to 5.

- References Hon. Isaac Blackford; Calvin Fletcher,. Esq.; : H. P. Coburn, Esq. -

Indianapolis, Dec. 1, 1S43. dec3-'5t

CHARLES 1'AltKY, M. I., r PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE at his Residence, on Meridian street, r:or'th of the " Governor's Circle, Indianapolis, Ind. - oct 2S-3ni

HUNTINGTON & Co. Keal Estalc & Slocli liiolicrs, "No 17 Wall Street, New York. Country and City paper negotiated:, Bonds and Mortgages ' Bought and Sold. Refers to R. C. Bull &. Co.. 63 Libertv street. N. V. ,11.

Dwisht, Jr.. Gl Wall street. Hon. Millard Fillmore. Albanv.

J. Raynor, Esq., Syracuse. David S. Skaats, Esq., Pres. Seneca

oo. ixtnk., Waterloo. . JJ. Dwignt, Esq., Ueneva Bank. (J. E.

Claris, Esq., Bullalo. J. W. Millman Esq., Detroit, Mich. U. E. Ring, Esq., Charleston, S. C. . " dec 3-3t

FANCY MILLINERY.

MRS. D. JVTcFARLAND would 'respectfully inform the Ladies of Indianapolis and vicinity, that she still continues

the Fancy Milliner ry business, .at her residence, on Kentucky Avenue, nearly opposite the Stat 3 Bank, where all kinds of plain and Fancy Millinery will be done with neatnsss and promptness. nov 18-6w

AND STILL THE BALL MOVES ON. TL. ALLEN" & CO., have the pleasure of announcing to the public that they are now receiving their Fall and Winter Stock of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, which is well worthy of examination. Let the Ladies, in particular, not forget their own interest, but call on them before purchasing. Remember the Sign of the GOLDEN BALL. Indianapolis, Oct. 21, 1818.-2m

MRS. WM. A WRIGHT, WOULD Respectfully inform the Ladies of lnpianapolis, that she had commenced the FAJSCY MILLENARY BUSINESS, having procured the assistance of a Lady from Philadelphia,' who is competent to conduct the Business in the most Fashionable Style. Pattern Bonnets can be had, together

wiin a general assortment oi mmmings, riumes, rancy luii etc. Shop and Residence on Pennsylvania street, first Brick House North of Talbott's corner. September 30, 1848.

OYSTERS, FISH, AND ALL KINDS OF WILD GAME, REUULARLY SERVED UP AT THE CITY SALOON, . . On Illinois, near Washington street.

5IIunters, bring on your Game.

INVITATION. To the Latiics of Indiana poE is &, vicinity JUST RECEIVING, at MAY11EVVS, a Fresh Supply of Fall and Winter Goods, among which may be found some choice Dre.-'s Patterns and Shawls, as well as the Little Trimmings and Notions, such as Fringes, Laces, Edgings, Insertings, Gloves, Hose, Mitts, Under Vests, Collars, CapNetts, Ildkchts, etc., etc.; of which we respectfully invite an examination, feel ing confident that among the selection will be found some desirable articles. Call and see us, Ladies 1 We will show you our goods with pleasure. ' Indianapolis, September 23, 1818.

NEW HOOKS ! NEW ROOKS 11 ORRISON & TALBOTT, One door West of Browning's '- are constantly receiving additions to their stock, from ' NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, &c. , We invite the book buyers in Indiana to give us a call-P1" we will save them the trouble and risk of buying out ot the State. One door West of Brmcnings. January, 18-18, (jlo) - MORRISON & TALDOTTV

l JOHN K. ELDEK'

JOHN DOUGLASS.

DOUGLASS & ELDER, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS.

FFICE in Blake's Building, on Wash

ington street, opposite Browning f.