Locomotive, Volume 9, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 June 1849 — Page 4

- " A jest's prosperity lies in the ear Of him that hears it never in the tongue Of him that makes it." Love's La kof Lost. Wouldn't Maury a Mechanic. A young man commenced visiting a young woman, and appeared to be well pleased. One evening he called when it

was quite late, which led the girl to inquire where he had been. i I had to work to-night.' , Do you work for a living?' inquired the astonished girl. Certainly,' replied the young man 1 1 em a mechanic.'. ' My brother doesn't work, and I dislike the name of a mechanic ;' and she turned up her pretty little nose. That was the last time the young mechanic visited the young woman. He is now a wealthy man, and he has one of the best of women for his wife. The young lady who disliked the name of a mechanic is now the wife of a miserable fooW-a regular vagrant about grog-shops and she, pooHjmiserable girl, is obliged to take in washing in order to support herself and children. , You, who dislike the name of a mechanic whose brothers do nothing but loaf and dress beware how

you treai young men who work for a living. Far

better discard the well-fed pauper, with all his rings, jewelry, brazenness, and pomposity, and take to your

anections the callous-handed, intelligent, andindus

trious mechanic. Thousands have bitterly regretted

their folly who have turned their backs on honest industry.. A few years of bitter experience have taught them a severe lesson. In this country, no man or woman should be respected, in our way of thinking, who will not work bodily or mentally, and who curl their lips with scorn when introduced to a hard-working man. - On Sneezing If you sneeze on Monday, you sneeze for danger ; Sneeze on a Tuesday, kiss a stranger; Sneeze on a Wednesday, sneeze tor a letter; Sneeze on a Thursday, something better; Sneeze on a Friday,' sneeze for sorrow; Sneeze on a Saturday, see your sweetheart to-morrow; Sneeze on a Sunday, and the devil will have dominion over you all the week ! Good Farmer.' Well, Sambo, is your master a good farmer V ' Oh, yes, massa, he very good farmer, he make two crops in one year.' . 'How is that Sambo' Why he sell his hay in de fall, and make money once, den in the spring he sell de hides ob de cattle dat die for want ob de hay, and make money twice.' Well Answered. A young wife remonstrated with her husband, - a dissipated spendthrift, on his conduct. 4 My love,' said he, I am only like the .prodigal son; I shall reform by and by.' 'And I will be like the prodigal son, too,' she replied, 'for I will arise and go to my father,' and off she went. ' Mother, why does Pa call you honey V ' Because, my dear, he loves me,' 'No Ma, that isn't it.' . ' It isn't. What is it then V ' I know.' . 'Well, what is it?'

' Why it's because you have so much comb in

your head that's why.'

'I got some boot in the bargain,' as the fellow

said when he was kicked out of the house by the

landlord. 1 The last link is broken that bound me to thee.

aa the horse said, when he kicked off his traces

and ran away from the plough.

A Good Anecdote. In one of our Western States there lived an old gentleman, named Brown, who had a most beautiful daughter; and, as is the case generally, as regarding pretty girls, she had many suitors. Among the number was one named Weller, whoso fortunate as to have gained the girl's heart, but so unlucky as to meet with no favor from

the old gentleman. Mary, for that was her name, was taken sick, and her lover hearing of it, posted off to see his lady love. At the door he met Mr. Brown, and inquired about Miss Mary's health. ' She's very sick,' said he. ' Can't I see her ?'-said Weller. 'No, no, what can you do for her V said he old man, . ' What can I do for her V reiterated he lover , 'why, I'll make her Weller in less than an hour!' This gained him admittance ; and sure enough, in less than the stipulated time, Mary was Weller ! By mutual discourse the soul is awakened and allured to bring forth its hoards of knowledge, and it learns how to render them most useful to mankind. A man of vast reading, without conversation, is like a miser who lives only to himself. Watts on the Mind.

Importance of Edttcation. All who have medi

tated on the art of governing mankind, have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the

education, of youth. Aristotle.

' ' . - The best yet.' My dear Polly, I am surprised

at your taste in wearing another woman s hair on your head,' said Mr. Smith to his wife. My dear

Joe, I am equally astonished that you persist in wearing another sheep's wool on your back. There, now.' Poor Smith sneaked.

' Jane, you must not learn arithmetic' ' Why, mama?' Because, my dear, in looking through yours yesterday, I saw that fractions were vulgar.' Whereas my Wife, &c. An Irishman cautions the public against harboring or trusting his wife, Peggy, on his account as lie is not married to her. ' Sammy,' said a tender-hearted mother to her little son, ' what on earth did you throw that kitten in the well for ?' O, coz I was crazy 1' .'Come to your. ma, you little cherub.' ' My dear, the fowls have nearly destroyed the

garden. Did you not see them there while I was

absent.' . -

' Yes, love, but I could not bear the thought of

driving them away, they seemed to take so much pleasure in scratching.' , If the line which separates vice from virtue were distinctly and legibly drawn, the mark would not last long, for so many would be crowding upon.it, that it would be very soon obliterated. Many women are beloved without knowing it, but many more women think they are beloved when they are not. They generally discover their mistake after marriage. t

When you see a young gentleman' of forty pay

ing court to a ' middle aged lady ot eighty,' depend

upon it, he is a coquettish fellow who trifles with

the tenderest teehngs. Why is a lady who accidenlly falls into a gentle

man's lap like a barbarous nation? Because she

is a Lap-lander.

A fop is like a set of new knives and forks ; you

can't put him to anything useful without taking

away all his polish.

Slander. Somebody says that females go to meeting to look at each other's bonnets. That is

downright scandal ! They go to show their own

G. 1

C. HUNT, RESIDENT DENTIST.

opposite the 2d Presbyterian : .ie2 if.

OFFICE ,'on Market street, Church, Indianapolis.

W.OOI. CAltDING & MILLING. The subscriber has fitted his carding machine up with new cards, and is prepared to do carding as well and as cheap as any other establishment. Grinding done at his mill for TOLL," and not in exchange, unless requested Those from a distance can be accommodated over night, and have their work ready for them to start in the morning. Mill on Fall creek near Indianapolis, Je2 3t S. J. PATTERSON.

TO KENT. Comfortable two story Frame House, on Meridian, near Washington street, containing Six rooms. , . -

The location would make ibis an excellent business stand. Possession may be had about the L'Oih of June. Inquire of John K. Elder, at the Locomotive ollice. my!8

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; ICE! ICE!! ICE!!! - The subscribers are prepared. to futnffh Ice daily at the doors of persons wishing it, in quantities to suit purchasers. They arexilso making refrigerators of various sizes which they propose to sell to order at reasonable terms Indianapolis May 5 '49. . . COMEGYS &Co. -

GRAND EXHIBITION. Admittance Free. TO be seen this day at the extensive store of H. J. & B. C. HORN, the largest, best ;:ssoned and cheapest stock of Spring and Summer Goods ever brought to this market. We 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. - 200 " Prints " 4 " 20. 25 " - New Style Bonnet Ribbon. Also

A great variety of Parasols and Parasolettes, embroidered

Linen Robes, Linen Ginghams, Organdies, Daiages, Gimp and

Leghorn bonnets together with a general variety ot rancy articles too numerous to mention. We invite the Ladies to an

examinaton of our stock and prices.

May 8i, 1849. .11. J. & 13. C. HORN.

PROCLAMATION. IN comnliance with the provisions of a re.-olution of the City

Council of Indianapolis, notice is hereby given that an election

will be held in the several wards oi saw city on Saturday tne ytn day of June, 1819, between the hours of one o'clock and four

o clock r. M , a t the following places, viz :

1st Ward, John Little's lavern, Daniel Keely, Inspector,.

Court House,

Brown House, District School House,

Henry P. Co burn,

Thomas Reckards, "

John Douglass,

Espy & Sloan's Cab. Shop, Wm. D. Wygant,

J. van cianciim,

Washington Hall,

District techool House. ' 1 hos. iJuchanan.

for the Durnose of determin'mcr whether, or not, the City Council

shall be authorized to levy an additional tax of ten cents on each

one hundred dollars valuation ot real and personal property returned by the Assessor for the year 1849. to beapplied exclusively to the payment of the city indebtedness, and such improvements as may tend to promote the health of the city. All voters who are in favor of the levy of such tax, will en dorse on their ballot the word " Tax?1 - Those opposed thereto will in like manner endorse the words " No Tax." - The judges and clerks of said election will meet at the Coun cil Chamber in eaid city on the Monday next succeeding such election at 10 o'clock A. M,. to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of the City Council. - WM. ECKERT, President of the City Council. Attest, Jas. G. Jordan, Secretary. my 26-1 t

HATS WHICH ARE HATS. Q BECK and TULLEY, since the late Fire, have just opened O. the finest and best assortment of hats, from the genuine Broadway "i7" to the tile for the b'hoys, and will sell them on terms to suit all. Call and see them, at their old stand, opposite Browning's Hotel, Indianapolis. my 12 3t.

FANCY SIGN PAINTING. W BOWMAN is now prepared to do all kinds of PLAIN . and FANCY SIGN PAINTING and LETTERING, on short notice and favorable terms. Shop in Locomotive build ings, opposite Browning's. May 12.

TTVR. J. II. SANDERS, having formed

U DR. P. II. JAMESON, a gradua

partnership with

uate of the JtfTerson Med

ical College, of Philadelphia, would respectfully inform the citizens of Indianapolis and vicinity, that they will devote their entire time and energies to the various duties of the proiession ; and they hope to receive a liberal share of public patronage. Office on Meridian Street.. Three doors South of the New Baptist Ch'jrch, at the residence of Dr. Sanders. Dr. Jameson takes pleasure in naming the following medical gentlemen as references : ap 2S-6 mo. L: Duftlap. M. D., J. L. Mothershead. M. Charles Parry. M. D. J. S. Bobbs, M. U.

Dr. Cronk's Compound arsaparilla Beer.. FOR CLEANSING THE BLUOD. TIIlS Compound is acknowledged the most healthy article . that has been offered to the public in the form of a pleasant and harmless beverage.. Customers supplied within the city at 50 cts. per doz. quart bottles, and warranted to keep 10 days. April 21. by G. B. SCR1BNER.

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PAPER HANGING, House, Sign and Fancy Painting, bY (J. I). STAA'l'S

HOP under Morrison & Talbott s Book Store, one door west

of Browning's, Indianapolis Indiana.