Locomotive, Volume 9, Number 8, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 July 1849 — Page 3

The : Coming Circuses.

The Council have passed an ordinance prohibiting the

exhibition of any circus, show or menagerie, within the cor

poration,' until after the 1st of November next. This was "done at the urgent request of the citizens, at their meeting on, Thursday of last week,' but, in our opinion, it will not

have the desired effect. The right and only way to prevent

circuses from coming to this city is not to attend them if

this is done they will not come, until it is they will. There are two circuses now advertised to play in this city one

within the corporation, and the other without, and we hazard the assertion that the one that exhibits in Stringtown will have more people to attend it than the one in the city. The license granted to the one company cannot be revoked without laying the council liable to heavy penalties they will perform in the city, ( if they can get a lot to perform on,) and it is now with the citizens of, this city and vicinity to say, by their actions, whether this company ever visit this place again. If they visit it to the number of 1 or 200 only, we guaranty they never will ; but if they receive from 2 to 3000 persons in their canvass, they will be back next, and perhaps this year again. Here the matter rests, and not with the council, and every man in this community has his influence to exert for or against circuses. " In regard to the other company, we can only say that they act under the county law, and cannot be prevented or hindered by the council.

We have to report this week a case of imported cholera, on the person of a young Getman, who died on Thursday morning. ,' , He was one of a lot that arrived in this city on Thursday last, just from New York, and had traveled along the Ohio riverand been in cholera atmosphere for several weeks, bringing the disease here with him. Although he had the diarrhea for 7 days, he did not send for a physician until the day he died, and it was then too late the disease had done its work, and he was past medical influence. If he had sent for a physician in time might now be living. Let this be a Warning to others. . . , . This case need occasion no alarm whatever, as it was contracted on the Ohio river, and had developed itself before the person arived here. ,

Dolt The council call on all citizens to make complaint before the Mayor of any nuisances existing in their neighborhood, of sinks, damp cellers, privies, &c , and it is the duty of the citizens to do it. Many think it hard to complain against their neighbors and friends. So it is, but it is harder to have your family suffer from disease brought on by the neglect of neighbors and friends, assisted by your mistaken philanthropy. No ; the right way is to tell your neighbor, kindly, that a nuisance exists on his premises, that you feel it your duty to complain of if it is not removed. If he is a reasonable man he will remove it forthwith, and thank you for the notice; if he is unreasonable, and would rather see his neighbors suffer than do what his duty requires of him, then appeal to the Mayor and let him deal with him according to law -This is common sense, common law, and will promote the common good. '',' This matter should be looked at in the proper light by the citizens, for their own gocd, and should be promptly and properly attended to, as the health of the city will be greatly promoted thereby. ,. If this matter is not attended to by the citizens, and the cholera should come to this city and destroy hundreds, let the citizens take the blame, for with the mere trouble of complaining on those that refuse to cleanse their premises, the city can be made pure and clean. The Chicago Dollar Newspaper takes all the romance from an editor's life in the following short paragraph. For the last week we have been experimenting largely in medicines! under the direction of an experienced M. D , and after exhausting two diug stores, and making a regular mortar of our stomach, we can honestly endorse the following funny article. Fun. To edit a paper oh! isn't it funny, when your heart is half broken, you sick and worn down with care and labor, head aching, heart weary, and soul sick, sick with life's turmoil, to rig the chain-pump of imagination, and pump up fun from the very depths of sadness ! That is funny! 6

A Day of Fasting, Humiliation & Prayer.

The President has issued the following proclamation, recommending the first Friday in August as a day of Ilumili"

ation and Prayer, throughout the United States. In view

of the dread pestilence which is now raging throughout the world, and carrying off its thousands of victims daily, it is hoped this day will be universally observed. " . By the President of the United Slates A Recommendation. At a season when the providrnce of God has manifested itself in the visitation of a (earful pestilence which is spreading its ravages throughout the land, it is fitting that a peoEle, whose reliance hus ever been on his protection, should umble themseves before His throne; and, while acknowledging past transgressions, ask a continuance of divine mercy. , It is, therefore, earnestly recommended that the first Friday in August be observed throughout the United States as a day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer. All business will be suspended in the various branches of the public service on that day, and it is recommended to persons of all religious denominations to obstain, as far as practicable, from secular occupations, and to assemble in their respective places of public worship,' to acknowledge the infinite goodness which htis watched over our existence as a nation, and so long crowned us with manifold blessings; and to implore the Almighty, in His own good time, to stay the destroying hand which is now lifted up against us. Z. TAYLOR. Washington, July 3, 1849.

No little excitement now exists among the politicians as to the result of the election that comes off on the first Monday in August. Much depends on that result with several now in, and several more anxious to get into office, and our leading political papers have their sleeves rolled up and are fighting bravely for the loaves and fishes for the fat office of State printer. How men will fight when their bread and butter are in a great measure depending on the fight. (...' Well, go it. As we are not particularly interested we can only look on and hold your hats. Keep cool and shady, on both sides; play fair, and we will hurra for the victor.

Green Corn, the first of the season, made its appearance on the tables of our Hotels and Boarding houses the beginning of this week. It will soon be very plenty, but those that don't wish to get corned, with the cholera, had better touch it lightly. Vegetables of all kinds are considered unhealthy, and in some places their sale is prohibited under heavy penalties. Be careful of your diet, and particularly of eating too many vegetables.

We see by the Journal that P. Campbell, contractor for the western stage company through Indiana, and Illinois, has given notice that no stages will be run on that line, on the first Friday in August, the day set apart by the President for Humiliation and Prayer. 1 '-' ' We hope this spirit will become general in ail public and private business and employments '

Good for the Health. It, is said that scattering lime freely produces health ; if this is so, all in the neighborhood ot the Locomotive buildings can be' warranted healthy for time to come, as they have been so powdered . with ! the lime and mortar from the Drake House, that you had to brush their faces off before you could recognize them. Fact. "

We are requested to say that the illusions in last weeks

paper to an ex-army officer, by our correspondent select,''

had no reference to any one present at the pic-nic. .

The Rev. Lucien W. Behry has been appointed to, and

accepted the office of President of the Asbury University at Greencastle.

A large lot of "the picters" can be seen at any time op

posite the Locomotive buildings.

They are yellow, and read all over by most of the yout h

in the vicinity. -

The following con. was original, when it was first pub

lished. It is good.

What is better than nresence of mind in milrnnr? ikkL

dent? Ans. Absence of body.

A German had his leg badly mashed by a laree stone

falling on it, at the Depot. He is doing' well.

AN ORDINANCE, In relation to certain Exhibitions therein named. Section 1. Be it ordaimd by the City Ci until oj Indiancpolis, That Irom and after the pat-sage of this Ordinance, and until the first day of November next, it thall be unlawful for any person or persons to exhibit any Menagerie, or any Circus, within the limits of said city. . Sec. 2. The Treasurer of said city is hereby prohibited from receiving and giving a receipt for any money tendered to him for a license lor any such exhibition , . Sec. 3. Any person or persons who shall exhibit any such Menngcrie or Circus within the limits of said city, without a license therefor, signed by the President and Secretary of the City Council, as required by Sec. 23, ot the Charier of said city, shall forfeit and pay for each day such exhibition Bhall continue, any sum not less than one hundred dollars,-nor more than three hundred dollars, to be recovered in an action of debt before the Mayor of said city. .-',' Sec. 4. Any person or perpons who shall permit any such f xhibition on his, her, or their premises, without license from the constituted authorities of said city, bhall forfeit and pay any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars, to be recovered in the manner aforesaid. . ..'! Sec. 5. . All ordinances, and parts of ordinances,, conflicting with the provisions of the above ordinate, are hereby repealed. Ordained and established this 16th day of July, 1849, to take effect and be in force from and after its publication as required by the Charter. WM. ECKERT. Attest: Jas G. Jordon, Sec'y. President City Council. , Approved July 17, 1849. -HORATIO C. NEWCOMB, Mayor.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH. To the City Council Gentlemen: We are,gratified to be able still to announce the fact, that up to this time there have been no cases of Cholera reported to the Board, and if our citizens will strictly regard the following advice, we hope entirely to escape the ravHges of this fearful disease. Pay especial attention to the general health, and avoid excesses of every kind. ' - Abstain from all green vegetables and other articles which are known to be undigestible. .' . .: 1 . . ' . Keep the entire surface clean by frequent cold spunging and subsequent thorough rubbing with a coarse towel or napkin. Attend carefully to the first appearance of diarrhea by calling on your family physician for advice. . Beware of the various cholera specifics, which are generally gotten up by quacks who are irresponsible , for the effects, and who regard only the pecuniary consideration. The general health of the community is quite as good as usual, at this season of the year. Thursday, July 19. - W. C. THOMPSON, I Board ' J. S. HARRISON, y of " D. FUNKHOUSER, " Health.

Bern. . ' "A babe in a house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love : Vetit is a talent of trust, a loan to be rendered back with interest." On the 17th a Daiishter to John McDousraL '

, On the 18th a Daughter to John M. Talbott. On the 18th a Daughter to Sandford Mrris. On the 19th a Daughter to Mr. Behrig. " ' " ' ittarrlafits.' 1 . "O happy lot, and hallowed, even as the joy of angels, Where the golden chain of godliness is entwined witl.t he rose t oflove. On the 1st, by Rev. C B. Jones, Miss PHOEBE A. CUMMINS, of Decatur County, to Mr. JOHN EUDALY, of Indianapolis. On the 19th, at the residence of Mrs. Moore, on Sugar creek, Carroll county, by the Rev Mr. Wright, Miss ISABELLA MOORE to Mr. ENOCK RINEHEART, all of Carroll county. On the 19th, by Rev. C. E. Babb, Miss HARRIET MORRIS to Mr. GEORGE P. ANDERSON. The happy couple will please except our thands for their kind remembrance of the Printer. 1 LICENSES ISSUED TO . Alexanders. Anderson and Sarah Ann Allen, on the 14th. . Patrick Dolan and Mrs Betsey Malagan, on the 16th Alexander Parslee and Nancy Ann Hodges, on the 16th. Elijah Cooper and Mary Caldwell, on the 18th. WM. M'tUISTOIV, COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND DEALER IN PRODUCE, jy21-tf West Street, Madison, Indiana. CIDER VINEGAR. A Superior article of Cider Vinegar just received from Cincinnati, and for. sale by jy21 S. A. DUVAL.

1 ft ftftft SUPERIOR HALF SPANISH CIGARS, just AJJJJ received, and for sale low by jy21 S. A. DUVAL.

Dr. II. F. NORRIS, RESIDENT DENTIST, INDIANAPOLIS. Office on Washington Rtrpp.t. nnnnnite Tmret.

ance nan, ana near tne raimer House. jy21-3mr GREAT BARGAINS. FOUR Houses and Lots in this city will be sold at great bargains, if application be made soon to G. A. Chapman. jy21

LOST! LOST!'. ON Thursday last, on or near Pennsylvania street, a Hair Bracelet, with a gold clasp, and hair in the sett, with the initials H. M. P, on the inside. The finder will confer a favor on the loser and be suitably rewarded by leaving it at this office