Locomotive, Volume 7, Number 5, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 December 1848 — Page 4

a pastor of the Protestant Eniscnnal f!h

city, thereby depriving the church of his services . as a minister, and society of a useful citizen and a bright ornament : Therefore, Resolved, That we have heard with profound regret of the death of the Rev. Samuel L. Johnson ; that we recognize in his life the estimable

nuamies 01 a gooa citizen, and an evangelical min ister of the gospel of Christ.

Resolved, That we tender to the family and friends

y me ueueuseu, our sincere condolence, and an as surance of our christian sympathy and prayers. ' ReSOtved. That we nttpnrl tho fimpml nTtho Pnv

Samuel L. Johnson, from the Episcopal Church this

auernoon ai z o clock. Resolved. That a conv of these rpsnlntinns. alomorl

by the Pastors of the different churhes in this city,

ue presented to tne lamny ot the deceased, and that they also.be published in the city papers. PHINEAS D GURLEYj ; Pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church. F. C. HOLLIDAY, ..,.,. Pastor of the Central Methodist E. Church. ' WM. MORROW, Pastor of Western Methodist E. Church. T.R. CRESSEY, . . Pastor of the Regular Baptist Church. CLEMENT E. BABB, Pastor of the 2d Presbyterian Church. A. II. MYERS, Pastor of English Lutheran Church. ' G.M. BESWICK, 1 Pastor of Robert's Chapel Methodist E. Church. SEWING SOCIETIES. Tkb Robert's Chapei, Sewins Circle meets on Wednesday's ' On Wednesday, the 3d proximo, at Mr. Ira Thayer's on Market street, east of the Court House. ,

." . 3Scrn. ;. - " A bftbe in a honse it a well-spring of pleasure, a ineengerf peace and love : Tet it is a talent of trust, a loan to be rendered back with interest." . On the 18th inst. a Son to Mr. James Loman. On the 18th, a Daughter to James Trobridge. On the 11-th a Son to Hanabal Tafie On the 22d a Son to Edward Guizendoff. ' On the 24th a Son to J. R. Osgood. ' . On the 24th a Son to Nimrod Morris. On the 26th a Son to E. Kitchen. illarrfajjcs. "Obappy lot, and hallowed, even a the joy of angels, Where the goldenchain of godliness is entwined with the roses of love." Oa the 26th inst. at the Carlisle House, by Rev. P. D. Gurley, Miss LOUISA M. HILL, of St. Louis, Mo., to Mr. JOHN SLOAN, of this city. - Deatfcs . , r O Death, what art thon ? strange and solemn alchymist, Elaborating life's elixir from these clayey crucibles." . - On the 21st inst, at the residence of the Principal of St. Mary's .Seminary, Indianapolis, Miss MATILDA L. SMALL WOOD, eldest daughter of Rev. War. A, Smallwood, of Zanesville, O., in her 23d year. - - - Miss Smallwood was engaged as Teacher of the Primary Department of the above institution, and by her many amiable and lovely qualities, endeared herself to all who enjoyed her acquaintance. The old and young alike loved her, and very many hearts are made sad wilh her departure. , At his residence in this city, on Sunday morning, the 24th inst., Rev. SAMUEL LEE JOHNSON, Rector of Christ's Church, aged thirty-six years and seven months. On the 27th inst., Mrs. JOSEPHINE G., wife of Thomas RCASE, aged 23 years. ' . ' VISITINO CARDS. . DOUGLASS & ELDER, Cook &. Job Printers, on Washington street, opposite Browning's, have just received curet from New York, large founts of Patent Script and Ornamental Type, with a fount of Ornamental Flourishes, designed expressly tor printing visiting and invitation cards, ball tickets, &a Cards can now be printed equal to copperplate engraving, and atone-half the expense, and no Lady or Gentleman should he without them. .

JOHN DOUGLASS.

JOHN K. ELDER.

DOUGLASS & ELDER, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS.

FFICE in Blake's Building, on Wash

ington street, opposite Browning's.

.LOST! LOST ! !

ON Tuesday, the 12th inst., a Cornl Necklace, with a gold - clasp marked M. A. W. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at this office. , (!23 " CITY DAUBERS. JACKSON OVERHALL, in the Basement under the Washington Hall, has secured the services of two or three Barbers just from the City, for the benefit of citizens and strangers. Jack's reputation as a Barber is unrivaled in the West. dl6

Kcv. W. A. IIOIXIDAY'S Classical and Common School - FIFTH Regular Fall and Winter Term. Kept corner of Ohio and Dalaware streets, near the residence of H. P. Coburn. Prices of tuition from $3 to $5. References Hon. Isaac Blackford; Calvin Fletcher, Esq.; II. P. Coburn, Esq. , 4 Indianapolis, Dec. 1, 1848. , ; . dec3-5t

CHARLES l'AHBY, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. - OFFICE at his Residence, on Meridian street, north of the Governor's Circle, Indianapolis, Ind. oct 28-3m

FANCY JHILJLINERY. MRS. D. McFARLAND would respectfully inform the Ladies of Indianapolis and vicinity, that she still continues In Fancy Millinerry business, at her residence, on Kentucky Avenue, nearly opposite the Stat3 Bank, where all kinds of plain and Fancy Millinery will be done with neatnsss and promptness. . nov 18-6w

OYSTERS, FISH, AND ALL, KINDS OF WILD GAME, REUULARLY SERVED UP AT. THE CITY SALOON, . On Illinois, near Washington street. - 55"Hunters, bring on your Game.

INVITATION. To the Ladies of Indianapolis & vicinity. JUST RECEIVING, at MAYHEWS, a Fresh Supply of Fall and Winter Goods, among which may be found some choice Dress Patterns and Shawls, as well as the Little Trimmings and Notions, such as Fringes, Laces, Edgings, Insertings, Gloves, Hose, Mitts, Under Vests, Collars, CapNetts, Hdkchl's, etc., etc., of which we respectfully invite an examination, feeling confident that among the selection will be found some desirable articles. Call and see us, Ladies ! We will show you our goods with pleasure. Indianapolis, September 23, 1848. . '

NEW BOOKS I NEW BOOKS ! ! TVrORRISON & TALBOTT, One door West of Brownings ATA are constantly receiving additions to their stock, from , NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, &c. . We ! invite the book buyers in Indiana to give us a call, and we will save them the trouble and risk of buying out of the State.' One door West of Brownings. . January, 1848. ji5 MORRISON & TALEOTT.

" 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.

Delicate Compliment. A young lad v being ad

dressed by a gentleman much older than herself, observed to him, the only objection she had to an

union with him was the probability of his dying before her, and leaving her to feel the sorrows of widowhood. To which he made the following ingeni

ous and complimentary reply: "Blessed is the man that has a virtuous wife, for the number of his days shall be doubled."

Swift once attempted in a humorous mood to prove that all things were governed by the word

led Said he, 'Our noblemen and drunkards are

mmpled; physicians and pulses are feeled; their pa

tients and oranges are pilled ; a new married man and an ass are brideZecZ; an old married man and . a pack-horse are saddled ; cats and dice are rattled :

swine and nobility, are sly-led a coquette and a tin

ker are spark-tea

Witty Reply. A gentleman latelv coniDlimen-

ted a lady on her improved appearance. You are guilty of flattery, said the lady. ' Not so,' replied

he, lor 1 vow . you are as plump as a partridge. 'At first' said the lady, 'I thought you guilty of flattery only, bnt I find vou are actually making

game of me.'.' . - ,

Theodore Hook says of railroads and steamboats,

' They annihilate space and time, not to mention a multitude of passengers.'

Judicial Pleasantry. A lawvpr was nl.r:..

J wu lilw before a Scotch Judge. Happening to have a client a female defender in the action of the name of Tickle, he commenced his speech in the following humorous strain ' Tickle my client, the defendant my Lord.' The audience amused with the oddity of the speech were almost drawn into hysterics of laughter, by the Judge replying, Tickle her yourself, Harry, you are as well able to do it as I.' The Greatest Ass in Venice. -Two young princes, the sons of Archduke Charles of Austria, had a warm debate in presence of no less a person than the emperor himself. - Greatly excited, said one to the other : - ' ., t You are the greatest ass in Venice.' Highly offended at this quarrel in his presence, the emperor interrupted them, saying, with iudignation : ' Come, come, young gentleman, you forget that I am presently . - . ; An Irishman's Reply. Lord St. John being some time ago in want of a servant, an Irishman of. fered his service, but being asked what countryman he was, answered an Englishman. 'Where were you born ?' ssaid his lordship. In Ireland an' plaze your worship,' said the man. 'How then can you be an Englishman V said his lordship ' My lord,' replied the man, 'sposenl was born in a stable, that's no ra'zen I should be a horse.' An Amorous Pun 'Who is that lovely girl?' exclaimed the waggish Lord Norbury, riding in company with his friend. . 4 Miss Glass!' replied the barrister. 'Glass!' reiterated the facetious Judge, 'by the love which man bears to woman, I should be often intoxicated could I place such a glass to my lips.1 Principal. A gentleman passing through one of the public offices, was affronted by some clerks, and was advised tb complain to the Drincioal. which ha

did thus: 1 have been abused here by some of

the rascals ot this place, and I come to acquaint you of it, as I understand you are the principal.' A Customer. One Sunday when the Parson of Edney entered the kirk, he was no less surprised than indignant to find that " Daft (half-witted Jemmie Fleming,") had taken possession of the pulpit. "Come doon Jemmie" said his reverence. " Come ye up sir'! answered Jemmie, "they're a stiffneckit generation, sir, and it will tack us baith to manage thum." Temperance. "Mr. Snub, you say you are a temperance man, and yet you chaws terbarker." "Hum, yes mum, but mum, I duzn't squeeze my gizzard out with stays, nor stick up my back with bags of meal. Mrs. Slob, I don't." Exeunt Mrs.. Slob, in a huff. ' . Female Loquacity. A friar when preaching in a

nunnery, observed to his female auditors, "be not too proud, that our blessed Lord paid your sex the distinguished honor of appearing first to a female

aner me resurrection ;jor it was done that tne glad

tidings might spread the sooner. Why is a railroad locomotive like a bed-bug? Because it goes on sleepers. Unnatural Curiosities. A fine specimen of the linked sweetness that was. long drawn out. ; A scrap of Love's labor that was lost. The rolling stone that can't find any moss. The candle that makes darkness visible. " .; The weasel that can't be caught asleep. The night-cap of the man that was caught nappingA few of the matches that were made in heaven. A flower from the garden of Eden. A leaf of the rose of Allandale.