Locomotive, Volume 9, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 June 1849 — Page 3

Runaway Horses. Runaways have become so frequent in bur streets that little or no attention

is paid to them. Last week there were twelve, and

this week there were a 'goodly number, and nine

out of ten of the runaways that take place are c?aus

ed by the carelessness of those having charge of

horses, either not hitching them properly, or leav

ing them stand without hitching. This being the

case, and considering the danger to life and prop

erty, we do think those that let their horses run off

from known neglect or carelessness should be made

to pay severely for it. . It seems hard that a man

should have his wagon and harness broken, his

horse spoiled, andbe made to pay a fine in addition, but it is right and just that hn should; if this

is not done there never will be an end to them. It is the duty of every man having charge of horses

to hitch them securely when he leaves them,, and

if this was done he would be under no fear or dan

ger, nor would any person else. We don't say this

because this or that man's horses ran off, but be cause we think it is needed.

A matrimonial squabble took place at a certain

boarding house in this city, that resulted in the separation of the parties, under the following circumstances. The better half had been engaged

until a late hour sewing with a neighbor, one even

ing last week, and on .her return home she found

the room dark and one of eve's- frail daughters occupying a place intended only for wives."" ' She made

an outcry which raised the boarders, who came

flocking round in all kinds of costumes. .The lady

was very indignant, and she had good cause to be

The gentleman, in excuse, said he had asked the

girl into his room to play eucre in the absence of

his wife ; that they played until they got tired, and he accidently put out the light just as his wife come

home, and that she raised the very d 1 and made

a J d fool of herself. Of course he was innocent? but his wife couldn't be made to believe it. She

knew better, and she wouldn't live with him. Crim

ination.and re-criminations followed, and there is

now the prettyest little ease for a suit for scandal, or crim. con., on both sides, that the lawyers ever got hold of. The husband .left on the cars for parts unknown. - . Lady Drivers. It has become quite fashion.able for ladies in. and around town to drive through our streets themselves, without a gentleman. We like to sec independence we would like to see ladies assume the reins on proper occasions, when it is not convenient forgentlemen to accompany themr if- we could do so without being apprehensive of some accident. It may be that we have not sufficient confidence in the sex ;. that wc undervalue their powers, their presence of mind, or their energy in trying circumstances, but we never see a lady driving a horse but we are fearful that the drive will not c'nd without accident. The gentlest horse will sometimes become unmanageable . and restless, and generally when least expected unforseen- accidents often arise, and the host of runaway horses render.it, in our opinion entirely unsafe for ladies to manage , horses without some person with them. Be careful ladies, very careful; you manoge your husbands and lovers, but let them manage the horses at least let them hold the lines while you "show them the way to go. - '...'

An Indianapolis editor on a late visit to the grave

yard in that city, was much gratified to find a very

large addition to the number of tomb stones since

his previous visit !! New Albany Democrat. It is a true bill, but they are nearly all erected on old graves. The grass is growing on the road to the grave yard in this city, and we wish we could say as much for New Albany. The Demo

crat recently announced, with a great flourish of

capitals, that a Pland Road Company was formed to make a road from that city to their grave yard of course the travel on the road will justify the company or theyv would not undertake it. Since the arrival of the cholera in that city, stock in the Grave Yard Plank Road Company" commands a premium. . Wood vs. Coal. When the Terre Haute rail road is completed, and it is now being prosecuted with vigor, coal will be the principal ' fuel that will be consumed. Coal can then be sold in this city at from 5 to 6 cents a bushel, and to make wood as cheap as coal at this 'rate, it must be sold at about 50 cents per cord 10 bushels of coal being considered equal for fuel to a cord of wood. In this point of view alone, it is the interest of all to aid the completion of the road by taking stock, for it will be money iii their pockets. v ,' ,

Buildings, In every part of the city improvements are springing up as if by magic, And they are of a better class than have ever been erected. Those building this year have come to the conclusion that brick is the most durable, and in the end,. the cheapest building that can be erected. Brick houses, with stone foundations, will last twice as long as frame houses; they look better, and al

together are more comfortable. We intend giving a full description of the improvements in the city in a short time, for if jt was neglected for a year,

we would be altogether behind the times,

A ITut for Temperance Men. There is a Iloosier living' on the Michigan road, not a thousand miles from sugar creek,' that is a fit subject for the Sonnies to operatcon. lie is living in a dilapidated log cabin, without doors or windows ; is bareheaded and barefoot. 5d,' and his wife nearly naked.. " Last winter, in cold winter weather, hewas employed by a distiller cracking the kernel's .of peach stones, for.37 a day, .and took half out. in whiskey. . ' '" Inot SO Fast. The American Eagle, at Paoli, in giving a list of appointments in the Land Office, says " The receiver at Indianapolis removed,' and a whig appointed." Now it so happens that there has been neither a removal or appointment in that office yet. , Give the old fellow his due. ' ' ' :

Cholera. There have been: reports in "circulation here that there have been a number of per

sons attacked with die Cholera, who had been on a

recent visit "to the Ohio river. On the authority

of our physicians wc can deny these reports in toto. There have been several cases of choleramorbus,

bufas yet not one case of cholera. In these times

every person that is taken sick is reported to have

the cholera we would advise all to place no con

fidence in these reports unless they come from, the

attending physician. '

The Engines On Monday afternoon the three engines turned out to exercise, with full companies. There was no trial, but all done well. After they were through they came up street with a run, hay, hay, haying like Philadelphia " Killers." ' . ,

Mr. Editor Please announce the name of SAMUEL MERRILL as a candidate for the Legislature, and oblige ' Many Votehs. 03-Weare requested to announce WILLIAM SULLIVAN a3 a candidate for the office of County Clerk. . 33ora. , - . . " A babe in a bouse is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of pease and love : Vet it is a talent of trust, a loan to be rendered back with Interest." On the 25th a Daughter to John Martin. On the 27th a Daughter and Son to Asa Tout. On the 29th a Daughter to T. J. Williams. ' ' On the 31st a Daughter to L. S. Newell. -.-

' ' U3rrtarrcs. " O happy lot, and hallowed, even as the joy of angels, Where the gold en chain of godliness is entwined wit lit he roses oflove. On the 24 1 h, by Rev. A. H. Myers, Mis MARY R. NOOE to Mr. DANIEL GILMORE. On the 26th, By II. C. Newcomb, Mayor, MARY E. MARTIN to IIEZEKIAH R. BENTLEY. . v. LICENSES ISSUED TO - William Hull and Mis. Jane Muegrave, on the 2tth.. William M'Coy and Jane Ray, on the 24th. James M. Patterson and Catherine D. Oakley, on the 28th. Josiah W. Davis and Eliza Beagler, on the 29th. James Paker and Editle Epperson, on the 31st. ...

--' '' " ' 3Bcat)0. ; . .' : ; " O Death, what art thoti 1 strange and solemn alchymist, 1 Elaborating life's elixir from these clayey crucibles." Ou the 17th ult., Mrs. MARTHA GILBERT, cosnort of Mr. Richard Gilbert. . ' ' Communicated. . OBITUARY. - , : DIED, at his residence in this city, on Thursday morning, May 31, Mr. MOSES FLACK of this city. Ilia burial will take place on Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock. Funeral Serveices by Rev. F. C. Holiday, at the Wesley Chapel. His friends are invited to attend. . ' . : , , We do not grieve' for the weary invalid, worn and wasted by disease, to whom the brightness of spring brought no relief; whose quiet sick room its refreshing influences could not reach. Ere now his spirit has been gladdened by the songs of Angels, by the beauty and peace of that celestial city of which we cannot "even conceive." ' lie has tasted of the pure, clear water of that chrystal river, which floweth from the Throne, and has began to enjoy the love of Heaven. VVe rejoice for him, tho' we cannot comprehend his joy. But we sorrowfully remember that he is not here, tho' there are many whose hearts do not cease to call for him, and our joy is turned into mourning. - There are few whose absence will be longer, or more deeply felt. His superior mind gave to his opinions and example weight, while the unfeigned kindness of his heart gained that influence over others which made them willing to receive and profit by them. Tho1 reserved and quiet hepossesscd natura )y, in an eminent degree, that beautiful charity which "never faileth," because it comes from the heart. ' ......- It shone in every act, end word; beamed in every look, and promptccThim when so low ns to be scarcely able to speak, to strive to cheer the drooping, hearts around him. It created a sort of atmosphere of kindness and refinement, felt not only by his friends, and family, but nil with whom he had to do. It seems a strange "Providence tint one so calculated to do good, and make others happy should be taken away. But let those whose affections-clung to him remember, that for him to die "was gain."" That lie who called him hath infinite wisdom and love. - . j j3 - Indianapolis, June. 1, 1819. . ,

JLOST.

)N 'Monday last, a rough plan for improvements in a house, with the names of Alex. Graydon and John R. Elder on it. is of no use except, to the owner. The finder will be suitably

rewarded by leaving it at this ofiice.-

-DENTISTRY. '

DR. II. P. NORlilS, having permanently located in Indiannnnlis. nffm-a his nrn('ftrnrl aorvi.

Lces to the citizens of this place and

vicinity, and hopes to receive a libe

gery, embracing the latest improvement in theScience. lie has spared no pains, or expense, in procusing the most approved materials and instruments for Filling, Inserting, and Extracting Teeth, having the experience of ten years successful practice."

inserted on gold plate. Dr. Norris feels justified in aspirin the ,..,! i; itot ha mill pon) oo(;or.,t; n r

jmunv .v. muiun iu uii wuo irmy iavor mm

ranted. Ouice qn Washington street, opposite Temperance