Locomotive, Volume 8, Number 3, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 March 1849 — Page 2

to slobbering out filthy spital in the holy House of God, I don't do it ; so there, old man, I am out of that scrape. Whose guilty let dad and them fight it out. Tom. Gents. I have noticed your paper lately enriched by several communications, one from a " looker o?iin Venice" chronicling the doings of our fashionables on a certain occasion, in which compliments are showered upon their heads, and fall like rain drops in summer, thick and fast, upon these favored of tailors and mantua makers,- in which flattery has burst open her flood gates, and in a torrent sweeps propriety, modesty and good sense before it, and many of our young friends are left floundering in the thick mud of pride and. vanity, so deep that no one but a Henry will be able to extricate them. He has daubed on his fulsome adulation so thick, and in such an indiscriminate manner, that it falls valueless to the ground ; even'among the very sus-1 ceptible Ton, who are so favorably noticed by this liberal dispenser of soft things. ' Although ladies , are never entirely insensible to flattery, it is so nearly allied to ridicule, that it not unfrequently assumes that form. I confess I know but little about the manner in which, our young ladies are accustomed ' to recieve such stuff, but if I judge aright, and according to my opinion of their good sense, they receive it as it deserves to be, at very great discount sadly depreciated on account of its abundance. But for fear Henry might think I am lacking in the courtesy that is due to a stranger, I am done with him; and as he appears to be fond

of appropriate quotations, I recommend this one to

mm. - " Though modern practice sometime differs quite, 'Tis just as well to think before you write." In your last number I see a new contributor ( Tom ) appears, who would be considerably hn -fited by the above couplet. He has laid out considerable work for himself to do; he enters the lists and throws his gauntlet on the ground, defying all to breake a lance with him, threatening to lay before the public the faults of all, and we, poor fellows, have to abide in silence this riding over us rough shod. We have heard of the two Tom's, that

have made some considerable sensation in this

world Tom Thumb and Tom Cat, and it appears, from a perusal of your colums, that we may expect another Tom who will make as much noise as either of his distinguished name sakes, at least he says he will, and from the specimen of his power before us, we are inclined to believe him. He commences his literary career in the " little Loco" as he patronisingly calls your sheet, with the terrible announcement that he " will complain on all," that he will tell every body their faults." This universal fault finder bids us all expect to be served up nolens volens in your paper, as dishes for the public to feed on and digest at their leasure, and we ( poor fellows ) are, from his declaration, precluded from the posibility of a defence. To use his own words, "if any body dare to defend, I'll prove it to their teeth that I am right, and he can't stop me." This is a specimen of our Tom's might, whose advent is heralded in this penny whistle style. The style is gramatically unique and dogmatic, and we like it, and await in eagerness for the promised effusions' But as both of his name sakes have a surname, and for fear our Tom should loose himself in the multitude of Toms that abound, would it not be as well to attach a surname to him ? If he will' allow a friend and admirer to suggest a very appropriate one for him "Tom Fool," for instance, we can assure him that all who take the trouble to read his communication will think it not misapplied.' Fitz.

Dear Locomotive. I should not be surprised if you come to the conclusion that I am a victim of the tender passion, by the tone of this communication. But I hold that love is the essence of poetry, for without it, it would be but cold, unmeaning verse. I do not mean this sickly, sentimental love; but love in all its purity and worshipful devotion of the heauliful. It gives a polish and refiement to poetry, which nought else can. Therefore, I hope you will pardon me if the enclosed is rather in that strain. Yours, most Respectfully. My Love. " I never thought a life covld be So flung upon one hope, as mine, dear lore, on thee !" " And then I met thee, Mary, And felt how love may into fullness pour, Like light into a fountain running orer. "Willis. I have lov'd all that's bright and beautiful; ; All that has purity and lovliness. I have lov'd all the countless beaming stars, Which have their homes in the far azure deeps; And lov'd the moon, with its entrancing lights ; And the o'erarching side's unsullied blue ; And all its glorious and gorgeous clouds, Floating in ether o'er the face of Heaven, As though to veil its unseen lovliness And purity, too bright for mortal eye. I have lov'd rippling waves, and gliding waters, That ever murmur soothing words of peace ; I have lov'd zeyphers, and the gentle winds, That softly whisper to the lovely heart Of love, and happiness, and joy to come : And I have lov'd sweet flowers, that filled the air With perfume, and bright birds, whope joyous songs Fills vale and woodland with wild melody. Aye ! love them all with love unspeakable, . - - And pure unutterable devotion ; And yet of all these loves, not one could be As deep as that fond love I have for Thee. . Alone, March 4, 1819.

Genius. The diamond's burning spark No other gem may know, So genius has its mark A native, ummatch'd glow. Each little astral ball Shine's on the deep of heav'n, But to the few of all, Genuine light is giv'n. So mind from mind receives A false yet sparkling light, " - , , While genius alone relieves The whole from total night. Juan. Editok of the Locomotive. As the time approaches for the annual city election, it -becomes the duty of every citizen to look around him and select good, competent men for Councilman. We therefore suggest the names of the following persons, as being well qualified to represent us in the city government: - ' ; ' 1st Ward, S. V. B. Noel, 4th Ward John Carlisle, 2d D. V. Culley, 5lh " James Sulgrove, 3d. "J. M. W. Langsdale, 7 th' Samuel Merrill. . Many Citizens. Indianapolis, March J 3th, 1849.

Musical. That private soiree of the " Indianapolis Parlor Musical Club No. 1," held on Mon-' day evening, was the grand meeting of the season. , Although the first and second violins were absent, the number of instruments were sufficent, and the vocals were so unusally perfect in their various parts, that melodious harmony prevailed during the entire evening's performance. As the Bones are to be added to the number of instruments now in use by the Club, it is expected a talented amatuer will direct that portion of the exercises. " . s A fine pencil drawing of the last week's rehersal will soon be lithrographed, and as the likenesses are true to nature, all who know the members present at that meeting, will not fail to recognise them. The engraving's will ho rlistrirmtv1 nmAnTliQ

bers, and through the officers, to the various public societies of the City. Quere When will the Club give their first public concert ? . : Terphsechoke.

THE LOCOMOTIVE.

SATURDAY, MAUCII 17, 1840.

An Ordinance, with the amendments suggested by Mr. Butler, and noticed by us last week, has been passed by the Council, and we suppose petitions will now pour in for the privelege of laying rails in the street. The matter had better be kept quiet until after the city election, to give the people the chance of deciding it. Congressman. We see A. A. Hammond's name annouced by the Whigs in this district as a Candidate. Hon. W. W. Wick declines . being a candidate for re-election. ' Judge Embeee has declined being the Whig candidate for Governor. Hon. E. A. Hannegan has been appointed Envoy Extraordinary ' and Minister Plenipolentiaay to Prussia. The last act of James III. For California. On Monday next Messrs. Abraham and Porterfield Harrison, Matthew Alford, and Samuel Dunlop start for California, through direct by land.' They have five mules, a large wagon, and perhaps will have the best equipments and outfit that will leave Independence; In the course of next week Messrs. Wm. Greer, Drs. Ackley and Graydon, and Mr. Baker will start, similarly equipped and prepared with the other wagon. ' " Good luck to you, boys. The Board of Directors of the Bellefontaine railroad have confirmed the location for their Depot, made by their committee, on the property tn Young, north-east of the city. "The big fishes can now swallow up the little fishes." Found out at Last. John Smith is the man that struck Billy Patterson. Well ho did, hoss and nothin' shorter.