Locomotive, Volume 8, Number 13, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 May 1849 — Page 4

; 0m M$m SEipfe. " A jest's prosperity lies in the ear Of him tliat hears it never in the tongue Of' him that makes it." Love's Lai c k Lost. Italian and American "Women. The following extract, contrasting the Ladies of Italy and America, is from " Letters from Italy," by J. T. Headley. To the ladies we say in particular, read it, and then get the book and read the whole chapter. " - " It is the manners of the Italians, which is the reel cause of the preferance given them by all travellers. This alone makes an immense difference between an Italian and an American city. Broadway, wi'h all i s array of beauty; never inclines one to be lively and merry. The ladies ( the men are worse of course ) seem to have come out for any other purpose than to enjoy themselves. Their whole demeanor is like one sitting for his portrait. Everything is just as it should be, to be looked at. Every lady wears a serious face, and the whole throng is like a stiff country party. The ladies here, on the contrary, go out to be merry, and it is one perpetual chatter and laugh on the public promenades. The movements are all different, and the air seems gay. I never went down Broadway at the promenade hour alone with the blues, without coming back feeling bluer, while I never return from a public promenade in Italy Without rubbing my hands, saying to myself, Well, this must be a very comfortable world, after all, for people do enjoy themselves in it amazingly.' This difference is gtill more perceptible on personal acquaintance. An Italian lady never sits and utters common-places with freezing formality. She is more flexible, and indeed, if the truth must be said, better natured and happier than too many of my countrywomen. She .is not on the keen look-out least she should fail to .frown every time propriety demands.., There is no country in the world where woman ia so worshiped, and allowed to have her own wav as in America, and yet there is no country where she is so ungratful for the place and power she occupies. .Have you never in Broadway, when the omnibus was full, stepp'-d out into the rain to let a lady take your place, which she most unhesitatingly did, and with an indifference in her manner as if he considered it the merest trifle in the world you had done ? llow cold and . heartless her 'thank ye,' if she gave one ! Dickens makes the same remark with regard to stage-coaches so does Hamilton. Now, do such a favor for an Italian lady, and you would be rewarded with one of the sweetest smiles that ever brightened on a human countenance. I do not go the principle that a man must always expect a reward for his good deeds; yet, when I have had my kindest offices as a stranger, received as if I were almost suspected of making improper advances, I have felt there was little pleasure in being civil. The 'grazie, Siguore.' and smile with which an Italian rewards the commonest civility, would make the plainest woman appear handsome in the eyes of a foreigner. They also become more easily animated, till they make it all sunlight around them. They never tire you with the same monotonous aspect, but yield in tone and look to the passing thought whether it be sad or mirthful ;' and then they are so free from nil formality, and so sensitively careful of your feelings.

Tart. Two men were conversing about the ill humor of their wives. 'Ah I' said one, with a sorrowful expression, 4 mine is a Tartar !' Well,' replied the other, 4 mine is worse than all that; mine is the Cream of Tartar I' Don't be in a hurry to get married, but do the deed sooner or later. Courting is sweet and lovelymake it last as long as you can ; but, in the long run, there is nothing liko the molasses of matrimony.

We see that one Mr. Henry Broken has just married, in Baltimore, a Miss Bank. So there is one more bank now broken! Troy ( N. Y.) Post. But, unlike most other broken banks, previous "promises" appear to have been .met, and it is likely issues will yet be made. Cleveland Paindeafer. But will the new issues pass current, having been put in circulation by a broken bank. Cin. Inquirer. The wicked wag of the Goshen Democrat, perpetrates the following: " Married. At Rochester, Noble county, February 18ih. by Rev. Mr. Wolf, Mr.Silas Lion to Miss Edith Lamb. " Our devil calls this a beastly affair, but it reminds us rather of that millenial era spoken of in Holy writ: ' The Lamb and the Lion shall lie down together, and a little child 'our Bible is lost, and we forget the remainder of the quotation." 4 What are you doing there, Jane V 4 Why, pa, I'm going to dye my doll's pinafore red.' 4 But what have you to dye it with ?' 4 Beer, pa.' 4 Beer ? who on earth told you that beer would dye red V 4 Why ma said yesterday that it was beer that made your noso so red, and I thought that I' 4 Here, Susan, take this child to bed.' . Increase of Population. Mrs. Miller, residing near Ilamsburgh, Pa., on the 16th inst., gave birth to five boys, all of whom are doing well. What makes this case singular is, that at her first confinement, she gave birth to two, and at. her second to three, and at this, her third, to Jive, making in all ten children in four years, and all living. . A good joke is told of a young couple riding home from church alter their marriage. The day had been cloudy, and the young man, seeing the clouds break away, said :' I hope we shall have a little sun The young wife replied, very honestly : 4 As for' me, I should rather have a little daughter A Hard Case. A young widow, who edits a paper in a neighboring State, says : 4 We do not look so well to-day as usual on account of the non-arrival of the males.' 4Vat you makes dare!' inquired a Dutchman of his daughter, who was being kissed by her sweetheart very clamorously. , 4 O, not much, just courting a little, dat's all.' 4 Oho ! dat's all, eh ? I taught you vas vighting.' 4 Mr. Swipes, I've just kicked your William out of doors.' 4 Well, Swingle, it's the first Bill you've footed this many a day.? Wicked Reply. 4 Would it were lawful to marry two wives 1' exclaimed an enthusiastic young bachelor, desperately in love with a couple of country cousins. ; 4 Try one to begin with 1' was the remark of a surly benedict. Ah me!' said a pious old Scotch lady, our minister was a powerful preacher; for the short time he ministered the word among us, he kicked three pulpits to pieces, and banged the inards out of five Bibles !' - Innocently ropriNG the question. ' Charles,' sa'd a young lady to her lover, 4 there is nothing interesting in the paper to-day, is there, dear ?' 'No, love; but I hope there will, one day, when we both shall be interested.' The lady blushed and said, of course, ' For shame Charles ' An Answer A lady wrote upon a window some verses, intimating her design of never marrying. A gentleman wrote the following lines underneath : 4 The lady who: this resolution took Wrote it on glass, to show it could be broke.'

How to get a Lift. 4 Pray,' said Mr , to a gentleman he overtook on the road, ' will you have the kindness to take my great coat in your carriage to town ? 4 With pleasure, sir ; but how' will you get it again V 4 Oh very easy,' replied the modest applicant, 41 shall remain in it.' 4 So you're goirg to California to see the elephant again.' said a gentleman to an enterprising young man who had traversed the continent from Maine to Mexico, and had a taste of all phases of life. ' No, I've seen enough of the elephant, and have now packed my trunk for California, to get a sight of the golden calf.1 " The Schoolmaster "Abroad. 4 Class in spelling, come up and recite.' ' Yeth, sir.' 4 John, spell effects.' 4F-x.' 'Right. Next spell seed.' 4C-d.' 4 Right again. Class can go out !' Passing Compliments. A brazen faced barrister, having failed in all his endeavors to confuse a young and handsome witness, at last said Missj upon my word you are very pretty.' The young lady very promptly replied 4 1 would return the compliment, sir, if I were not on my oath.' Protection. 4 Polly, my dear,' said Mrs. Snobs, 4 I'm astonished at you, my daughter. Why do you go out nights without any gentleman to protect you? ' 'La! mother, didn't father say long ago that if Polk was elected there would be no more protection.' Sharp Mr. George Sharp looking rather dull one evening, a friend observed that he was rather in a low key. 4 Oh !' replied a young lady sarcastically, any one can see that G. Sharp is A flat !' Laconic The editor of an Abolition paper says ' If this country is the Cradle of Liberty, the baby must have been rocked to death.' Many a bad old hat has gone to an evening party, and come out as good as new.

AN ORDINANCE, To prevent tin-feeding of teams within certain limits. Sfction 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of Indianapolis, That ihe st. nding'of team or teams, horses, catile. or mule, to feed on Washington street, between East and West streets, U hereby declared u nuisance; and any person or persons violating this section shall pay a fine for each team oi not less than 50 cents; and fi;ty cents for every hour thcreaf er he, she. orthey .shall permit said team or teams horses, catile, or mules sola remain after be.ng notified, which notice may be given by an officer ofjhecity, orany person owning property in The city. Sec 2. That section 15, cnaprer 8, of the Ordinance for th regulation and government of the City of Indianapolis, approved May 30, 1813, be and the same is hereby repealed. Ordained and established this 18th day of May, A J) 18i9. WM. LCKERT, President of the City Council. Attest: Jamfs G. ordaj, Secreiarv. Approved May 19, 1819. II. C. NEWCfHIB. Mayor. TO KENT. A Comfortable two story Frame House, on Meridian, near Washington street, containing Six rooms. The location would make this an excellent business 6tand. Possession may be had about the 20th of June. Inquire of John tt; Elder, at the Locomotive ofh'ce. rnyl8 ICE! ICE!! ICE!!! The subscribers ate prepared to furnish Ice daily at the dooi of persons wishing it, in quantities to suit purchasers. They are also mnkinr refrigerators of various sizes which they propose to sell to order at reasonable terms Indianapolis May 5 '49. COMEGYS !tCo. GRAND EXHIDlTlONAdmiUancc Free. TO be seen this day at the extensive store of II. J. & B. C. HORN, the largest, best :;fssor'.ed and cheapest stock of Spring pnd Summer Goods ever brought to this market. Wd have just received by Green &. Go's express in 8 days from New York 20 embd. and plain Crape Shawls from 5 to $30. 10 Silk Visetees " 8 to $16. 100 ps. Lawn from 12 to 25 cts. 0J " Prints 4 20. 25 " New Style Bonnet Ribbon. Also . A greit variety of Parasols and Parasolettes, embroidered Linen Robes, Linen Ginghams, Organdies, Batages, Gimp and Leghorn Bonnets together with a general variety of Fancy articles too numerous to rnention. We invite the Ladies to an examination of our stock and prices. May 8, 1819. II. J. &. B. C. HORN.