Locomotive, Volume 7, Number 12, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 February 1849 — Page 2

company of gentlemen and ladies in attendance; some coming three and four miles &c." This is a falsehood. There was not a man came over a mile ; and as for the ladies, there was none there; neither is there one in the neighborhood that had confidence enough in the fellows who got up the affair to credit a word they said on the subject, although they went to one house.for the express purpose of getting some ladies to attend ; but they were disappointed as they deserve to be, as often as they visit the dwelling of the ladies. But I deem it needless to follow that article further, as there is no truth in it after the first sentence. Now, gentle reader, let me inform you of the whereabouts of those "Nigger melodists." The captain is a house carpenter living on the three

notch road in Marion county, near the south line ; the lieutenant is a beardless youth of some twenty winters living about half or. three fourths of a mile east of where the captain lives, and some other bright youths of Marion county, , who lately moved to . the city, of Greenwood. Now, -gentle readers, you see from this that those "melodists" made a complete water haul, broke their net, and run themselves into the ground, about a feet, a feet and a half, 'or two feet, or such a business. So mote it be. Truth. Mr. Locomotive. As the election of City Councilmen, together. with that of1 Mayor, is at hand, it may not be unprofitable to call the attention of our citizens to that subject. Little as many may have thought about this matter, in times past, it is, all thiDgs considered, unquestionably one of vital conequence to our city. It is idle to expect the adoption of wise and wholesome ordinances from a council whose members do not command the confidence and respect, of a decided majority at least, of the citizens. In addition to the satisfaction enjoyed by the citizens themselves when a good and wholesome government is maintained, it has in the estimation of the intelligent traveler and emigrant the effect of commanding their respect and commendation. Hence the necessity of having such improvements made, from time to time, as necessity and safety demand. Let the people look to it. . Q.

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- Advertisements. We now have room for a few short advertisements, to be in a short time. It

is unnecessary to enumerate, the advantages of advertising in the Locomotive it is apparent to all but we will say that there is few persons or families in the city that do not read the Locomotive, and there being but little space devoted to advertising, those that, do appear are conspicuous. Our terms

are at the head of the paper, in such a way that

every person can tell just what it will cost ; for a

short time they are cheaper than in the other pap

ers, but for a long time they are dearer- we do not

care about having advertisements in for a longtime,

as it is a disadvantage to the paper, and no benefit

to the advertiser.

The Sky. Who does not love the sky ? And who, , . Gazing into its depth of blue, When myriad brilliants flash in fiery light, Does not adore the hand that fashioned night 1 ' Oh 1 wo may gaze, and gaze forever, And numbering number ever, Yet never know that we have scarce begun 'To mark each system's centre sun. Vast, measureless, incomprehensible expanse! Who can do more than o'er thee glance, And turn to earth a weak dim eye, Confounded that thou art, nor ask thee why ! . It might have been, that all thy jewels bright That spangle the dark robe of night, --'' Had been in darkness veiled " That we had never known A world beyond our own But no ? Each star that hangs above ' - Is lighted by Eternal love, Ariel burns a lamp, close by the Heavenly road, To guide the soul to happiness and God. Homo. For I he Locomotive. GEOGRAPHICAL ENIGMA. I nm composed of 11 letter?. My 1,7, and 11 is u town in Indiana. My 2, 10, a id 9 is a river in Indiana. My 8, 2, 4, 5, and 10 is a river in North Carolina. My 3, 7, 'J, nnd 6 is a river" in Missouri. ' My 7, 5, 3, nnd 2 is a county in North Carolina. My 6, 7, 8, 10, and 2js a county in Missouri. My 7, 6, 3, 2, 8, nnd 5 is a town in Ohio. . My whole the name of the author. - - J. S. Answer next week. ...... .t

Head This. This number, according to our

terms, would be the last of the volume, but we will

hereafter make the volume contain 13 numbers in

stead ot 12. Next week the boy will call on all in

arrears for the amount due, and we hope you will

be prepared with the ready. Cash up and no

grumbling is our terms and unless they are com

plied with the paper will be discontinued. v

Notices of the Press.

The following are some of the many notices of

our editorial brethren on hearing our name announc ed as a candidate for Councilman.

The Locomotive is spoken of as a candidate for

Councilman. We know of no engine we would ra

ther see on the track. N. O. Champion. The Locomotive is on the track for Councilman Go it, Mr. Bulgine, we'l hold your hat. Califor nia Guard.

The Locomotive puffs himself out for the office

ot Uouncilman. We don t like nis assurance in

putting himself forward, but he is a real clever fel

low we would like to see him elected. London

Times. . . Thank you, Mr. Times, for your good wishes That is a way we have of doing things in this hoo sier country. Ed. . We see the little locomotive is out for a Council man. Bushine ouika nai qua fe fi fo fum Go it. Chinese Target, To BE CONTINUED. -

Very Near. A lady was walking down street

on Sunday last, when a gentleman, who happened

to be near, saw a large volume of smoke issuing

from her clothes. He called to her. but she did

not stop, and he then ran up and caught her, and

extinguished the fire. The lady was badly scared

but suffered nothing more than the damage done

her clothes. She must have been sitting near a

fire, and a spark getting on her clothes, was fanned

by the air' when she left the house. A few mo

ments more and serious consequences might have

resulted.

Dr. Harrison's Lecture. On Monday even

ing Dr. Harrison delivered a lecture to a large number of our citizens, in Roberts' Chapel, on the sub

ject of the Asiatic Cholera. The Dr. has a happy

tyle of speaking, and succeeded in riveting the at

tention of the audience during the whole lecture. He treated the subject under the following heads.

1st, its' History. 2d, its contagious or epidemic

qualities. 3d, General remarks on the pathology of

Asiatic Cholera, describing the seat of attack, the

premonetary symptoms, the causes, .dec, Lastly,

general remarks, relative to citizens and individuals

in guarding against, and the course to be pursued in case of attack. With the first three clauses we shall say nothing, as the necessary use of so many

medical terms places them beyond our power to

explain, but of the last, and to us most interesting clause, we would like to give a short description

from memory.

The Dr. fully established that the Cholera pre

vailed in wet or marshy places more than in dry, ( here, in parenthesis, we would call the attention of the Council to the grave-yard pond, a vast fer

menting vat, breeding sickness and death.) That the person should be kept clean by frequent ablu-, tions.. The feet dry. The diet should not be materially changed, except that indigestible articles

be prohibited. That the house should be kept well ventilated particularly recesses and closets. That the mind should be kept calm and easy nothing should disturb it, either excitements of any kind, or

fear of the disease. That the house, cellar and yard should be cleaned out and kept clear of filth, decayed vegetation or anything that would tend to

taint the air. That lime should be scattered freely, in the cellar and yard. That the streets should be cleansed thoroughly, and kept clean, and particularly the alleys. That Laudanum, Camphor, Mustard, Cayenne pepper, Brandy and bricks, should constantly be kept on hand ready for use. That the

premonetary symptoms, or first stages of the dis

ease, must be attended to. by sending immediately

for your physician. These symptoms are lassitude,

debility and weakness," and a slight, a. very slight

diarrhea. - We do think this lecture will do good, in preparing the people for the approach of the Cholera the coming summer. We would like to see it followed by others, either from the same, or other medical gentlemen of this city. " . Keep it in mind, That the committee of the Board of Directors of the Peru. & Indianapolis railroad have petitioned the Council for permission to run their road through East street, and that the Council will meet on the 26th to determine the matter. The granting of this privilege depends entirely on the properly holders along the street it is with them to say whether they shall or shall not run through the street, and we hope they will be awake to their true interests and attend to the mat ter. Consider that you are not deciding for yourselves alone, but for posterity, as the privilege once granted it cannot be taken away. If you do grant permission it will be a precedent for other companies to base their claims on and there is no telling where it will stop. But we would have every man do as he really thinks right.

The Cincinnati & St. Louis railroad bill has

been defeated by the Legislature of Illinois.

Quero? How much money is spent weekly by some young men and youths at the billiard tab le 1 ; Can any body tell ? . ;