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the flatterer or the Old Harry with plastic hearts! How different from some moderns who even , aspire to a seat in the U. S. Senate ! But the belles of those days wouldn't have anything to do with Paul "he was sorter vagrant" "had no regular money-making business" "couldn't support 'em" "and wasn't worth much," they thought, for they had not the kind of eyes with which true worth can be seen! We have no evidence that Paul could not enjoy himself alone; or that he wished for a wife to help hira enjoy himself;or that, he offered himself to aijy of the coeval damsels, but, if he had, he would have been pretty sure to "get the mitten" for they would rather marry the young robbers that were wont to roam over Phenician mountains, and pounce on neighboring sheepfolds to steal mutton. for their spouses' breakfast, or under night's dark curtain murder slumbering villagers and carry away "much goodly spoil" and who sometimes would decorate their own wives and children with ornaments torn, dripping with blood, from the pale corpses of their victims "for the bandits were so smart fellows" and had so much money with which happiness could be bought! No the belles "wouldn't have the Saint" "guess they wouldn't" not they for they would prefer those "fine fellows" who are "on a bust" one half of their lives and sick or drunk at home the other half "they are so congenial." Might this not be a reason why the Apostle did not marry? Paul, like Franklin and Washington, possessed much simplicity in speech and action, and frankness as well as fairness in conversation as all great men, except gastral dignitaries, always do and, reader, when you find one trying to support a great name who is not so, do you not see the long ears protruding from under the lion's skin? where are your eyes? he is a little man with a big cloak that's all and, reader, indeed there is as much difference in the quality of different minds as there is difference between the brilliancy of the mid-day sun and the dim glimmer of a pewter tea-pot by Mother Partington's kitchen tire! The Saint could talk pleasantly to children, "for of such is the kingdom of heaven;" and he, like his master, knew that the reign of his principles would render society childlike and ingenuous. When the young folks saw Paul passing through town, looking a little seedy, and perhaps out at the elbows (as bachelors often are, as well as husbands with wives too sleepy to mend,) they would exclaim, "what old codger is that coming up street run run and see quick!" And when the Apostle happened to be at an assembly, the young "bloods" would whisper in the ladies' ears "He's green" "He's a sap-head" "He don't know nothin' " and so the misses would collect in one corner and giggle at what they fancied to be strange peculiarities in the Saint, but he would not recriminate by laughing at the ridiculous fancies of the girls, however much he saw in them to laugh at. So they would connive and whisper, as if they thought themselves wiser than the

apostolic gentleman, though they never had, perhaps, more than a half dozen ideas in their lives and those not original, while he lived and breathed in a boundless atmosphere of ideality. The Apostle had that kind of self-love that provides for one's well-being through a perennial state of existence his faith being fixed in a God on the tablet of whose memory the true character of all mortals is recorded, without regard to standing or earthly reputation and his was not that short-sighted self-love, that only thinks of a little enjoyment on a point of time about as extensive, in comparison, as the "pointed end of nothing at all," and often gets cheated of that. Paul was persecuted; though he might have been a most popular favorite, if he had joined in with all the vices of the age, and with evil doers; for they would have called him "number one," and would have recommended him to their lady acquaintances as "a fine fellow" "aint green'' "he'll pass" and many an anxious maiden would blushingly ask, "When is that Mr. Paul gwine to call, and be introduced, I wonder I seen him gwine down street, and liked the cut of his jib very much." Thus St. Paul might have entered largely into good society sailed through boundless seas of voluptuousness eaten the choice fruit in all the flowery fields of dissipation had an invitation to all gay parties; and, like some moderns whose hands, heans and minds are never enlarged by any good work, he might (after piously praying as was the custom,) have filched a "pretty little pile of money" with his "pretty little hand" and then ran away on his "pretty little feet," like a scamp, but he didn't! But, though Paul received inhospitable treatment ubiquitously, he would never "abandon good principles because they were abused." "Thrice, he says, he "was beaten with rods! five times, received thirty-nine lashes was in perils by sea and land, in the city and in the desert and in dangers mong false brethren, or hypocrites," (a species of nondescript animals that never exist in the present tense.) And, finally, his voice, that had so eloquently plead for Christian morals' temperance, honesty, chastity and fidelity in worldly intercourse, referring to rewards and retribution in future that voice was hushed by a cruel death! the lips, that. for long years, had only heralded good news to the world, were closed forever those eyes, that had seen phenomana from the spirit world, and all the varied scenes of this life, were sealed up and dim that hand, which had indited those beautiful epistles, so frought with all that is antagonistic to vice, and encouraging to virtue, became still and withered by his side the head, that had done the moral thinking for a world, and the face, so radiant with honesty and benevolence, lay inactive and pallid in the grave! If (as we blow out a candle) the Omnipotent should blow out the Sun, and leave Earth, with her inhabitants, to wander in darkness and congelation, the loss would scarcely be greater to the physical, than the loss of such ns Paul to the moral world! His spirit passed into the solemn and holy silence of eternity; but his character' still lives, and his example and writings will continue to renovate the world, until Earth shall pass into her grayhaired dotage, and into her quieting lap shall have received countless generations of her children. Alethia. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY. BY "AZTEC." Come all ye gentle muses, And list my woftil song, And hear the sad abuses Of Cupid's merry throng. Now, Mr. Editor, St. Valentine's day is gone, and think on't we didn't get the first shadow of a "souvenir." We feel "powerfully slighted." Well, I guess it is because we were married. But what of that? Can't married folks get Valentines as well as single ones? No? Why not? Because Cupid is down on the Mormon system, and always was opposed to bigamy. Well, we know that Cupid is an honest little fellow, or he would never have represented us in his quiver, in the manner he did, amidst a host of almost ,nnconquering rivals.

In fact, Mr. Editor, we always were unlucky in receiving Valentines, even in our "single days." We recollect receiving one, "once upon a time," done up in a common buffed envelope. We opened it with all the care and anxious anticipation due the trust-worthy sender. When we opened it we found a slip of brown wrapping-paper, with the following good advice: "Look before you leap." signed "Sis." Now, that "Sis" seemed to have a great interest in our welfare will be seen from the above reliable maxim. "Look before you leap!" was repeated more than three times, and that the hand writing was closely scrutinized, none could have doubted, that witnessed our inspection. We suspicioned a chap of the masculine gender, notwithstanding the feminine cognomen of "Sis," which was appended to the "Valentine." Though we never asked him whether he was the self-styled "Sis," we had after-proof, which we thought was as clear as the noon-day-sun "when there ain't any clouds;" for we saw, shortly afterwards, that he was wearing a ring on his finger which looked very much like one we had worn previous to the reception of "our Valentine." Now, Mr. Editor, was this not clear proof of this sad event? I think it is, sir. Moreover sir, the fellow would hold out his 'jeweled finger' and exclaim, in the triumph of his ignorance, "Look before you leap." "Sis" was not as sharp as he thought he was, for the owner of the ring put it on our finger before, when we were studying our Latin lesson; and although we were going through the process of declension "bonus boni, bono, bonum," &c, we were utterly regardless of the application of the Latin with the application of the ring; nor did we endorse it as "bonus." That we miraculously escaped this

sensible pretext, by not endorsing the 'application,' is fully shown in the grand finale of the sad fate of "Sis." Notwithstanding the great ejaculations of this cbnqueror, it was soon widely known that the owner of the ring had found some one else with whom to "while the rosy hours," leaving "Sis" the painful necessity of "forking over" the ring for the new subject of her coquettish wiles. Mr. Editor, this is the result of sending Valen tines. Poor fellow ! whether he ever sent an other we are not advised in the premises. We hope, however, that none of our friends have met with a similar fate on ths past Valentine's day. If so, woe be to him that signed his name "Sis." St. Valentine's day is past. This is, we are told, the "mating day" of the feathered tribe. (We don't mean Shanghais.) It is a day set apart by the little god Cupid for the annual exercise in archery. Oh! how many wounds he inflicts to be healed only by the pledge of a kindred heart. Go on thou little god of Love; thy work will never end. That thou canst touch the heart of single "forty-five," we cannot believe as earnestly as you may wish, though even so, it seems to be. If we should happen to get a Valentine, Mr. Editor, we will give you a "full description." Indianapolis, Feb. 18, 1855. Respected Friends of Lawrence Township: The intimate relation which exists between us, as parents and teacher, induces me to make a few brief remarks as it regards some of our mutual duties. I feel, friendly parent, that we are,, to some extent, mutually engaged in a great work, a work which demands our most serious consideration; and one which most assuredly calls for the exercise of our united wisdom, and co-operation. This work seems to me to be the training and disciplining the objects of your dearest affections, so that they may become intelligent and happy citizens, and "act well their parts" on the stage of life, alike an honor to themselves, to you, to me, to the community, and to their Creator. As, therefore, we are engaged in a work so important and interesting in its results, that lam well aware that a good understanding must exist between us, and we should co-operate in every suitaoie manner, ana on every proper occasion. In sending your children to my school, you have placed them under my care, and expect them to spend many precious hours of their youth under my immediate instruction. You, doubtless, expect much of me; and I am quite certain if you perform all duties devolving upon you, you have a right to expect much. y But I feel, I trust, to some extent at least, the immense responsibility of my situation, and I will seek to labor "with all dilligence" in the discharge of my duties as teacher. I hope I shall be enabled to answer every reasonable expectation on your part. But, that I may labor with more success, as well as more cheerfulness, you will please allow me, in a plain and familiar manner, to call your attention to a few particulars in which your serious co-operation is most earnestly solicited. I will endeavor, on my part, not to ask for anything which will not tend to the advancement of your children, and to the promotion of their welfare. , I'respectfully invite you to aid in securing the constant and seasonable attendance of your children. I have reason, I presume, to some extent, to believe that parents in the country have not given due and merited attention to these points. Friendly parents, do you not think that your children are often kept from school, or sent late without any sufficient reason? Perhaps you have never fully considered all the evils incident to inconsistent attendance; and if so, allow me to call your undivided attention to on or two of them, and others will readily suggest themselves to your minds. Let me then call your attention to some of the consequences of frequent absences: If children are allowed to be absent for insufficient reason, they are, most assuredly, taught to look upon their school and its duties as of a secondary importance. If the doing of some small errand, making or receiving visits, is allowed to interfere with school exercises, your children will most assuredly consider the engrossing objects as of paramount value. Of course their interest will to some extent be diminished, and their progress retarded. If you wished for a lad to assist you on . your farm, in your shop, or counting-room, you would surely insist upon having his undivided time and attention. This would be requisite for his good as well as yours. Again, if you had an apprentice in your em ploy, who would occasionally absent himself, and allow amusements, etc., to absorb his time and attention, which should be devoted to cain-

ing a knowledge of his trade, you would at once come to the conclusion that he would never become a proficient in it. And will it not be the same in school affairs? Most assuredly. Are not your children apprentices in the school which is designed to prepare them for the work of life? If so, let me beseech you, as you prize your children and wish their greatest advancement, to pause and reflect. , A Lawrence Township Teacher. Lanesville, March 5, '55.

i m immmm SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1855. jrjvsaturdayisthe day of publication of the Locomotive when it will alwaysbereadyfor subscribers. In nocasewill weletaoopyofthepaper go from theoflice before publica tionday. OFFICIAL PAPER FOR THE OITY. OFFICIALPAPERTO PUBLISH THE LIST OFLETTEHS AST Single copies of the Locomotive can be procured at the office, opposite the Post Office, either with or without wrappers, at 5 cents each Public Buildings. It will be remembered by many of our readers, that when Mr. Robson represented this county in the Legislature, he succeeded in securing the passage of a joint resolution, appropriating $25,000 for the erection of a public building for the State officers, when Congress should appropriate a like amount the building to be used jointly for State and U. S. offices, Supreme Courtroom, kc. News has just been received, that Congress has appropriated 50,000 for this purpose, through the agency and exertion of Hon. J. D. Bright, and this now makes the appropriation $75,000. This is a streak of good luck, hoped for, but hardly expected; and, if the city will join the State and United States, and secure offices for her officers, will make a building the State and city can be proud of. At the time the appropriation was made, the Circle was fixed and named by the Legislature as the site for the building, and this is of all others, the spot. ' Our Jail. We were in jail this week. Happening at the Court House at the time the County Commissioners were examining the jail, we passed, for the first time since its completion, within its gloomy portals.' The male department was full apparently as many there as there were cells to accommodate. In the female side, which was much cleaner, and in better order, there was but two prisoners.1 It appears to us from the casual examination made, that it would be a hard job to break out, of this jail. ' In the centre is two rows of cellsTlbuilt of solid masonry, with a hall about 8 feet wide on three sides. Outside of this hall is a solid stone wall, of cut stone, about 20 feet high, with no opening at the bottom but ventillators, about 3 inches wide, and with windows about 12 feet from the ground, securely barred. It is rather a hard looking place for a person to be locked up in. 3T Whatever interests our city, interests us. We notice that the Straight Line Railroad, from Evansville to Indianapolis, is progressing finely in the hands of Millard Carpenter & Company, the Contractors. Notwithstanding the hard times through which we are passing, the first division of the work from the city of Evansville to the crossing of the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad, 54 miles, is already more than one-third completed, and there is now a heavy force upon it. This looks highly encouraging, and as money matters are becoming easier, there can be no doubt of the completion of this important work to our city at an early day. We also learn that the Central Road from Indianapolis to Springfield, Illinois, is progressing well. This road is also very important to our city, as it will connect us by a direct line with the capitol of Illinois, and the railroads west to the Pacific. With these roads completed, our railroad connections will compare favorably with that of any other city in the United States, and we may look for a corresponding growth in population, commerce and wealth. J2TThe House passed a resolution, before' adjourning, requesting the Governor to call an extra session. This same Legislature refused to recommend an amendment to the Constitution for annual sessions, but if they could induce the Governor to call an extra session, were perfectly willing to shift the responsiblity. If proper and sufficient action has not been taken on all questions it was their duty to consider, they must take the responsibility, and account for it to their constituents we rather think the Governor will let them meet it. Drawing of the Cosmopolitan Association. At the drawing of this -Association, on the 28th of February, the following pictures and statues were, distributed to Indianians. The Greek Slave was drawn by Mrs. Kate Gillespie, of Brady's Bend, Pa. Shepherd Boy II. A. Fletcher, Indianapolis, Ind. Castle of Heidelberg S. C. Culp, Lafayette, Ind. View near Edinburgh John Chandler, Evansville, Ind. Game and Fruits No. 2 A. G. Carnahan, Lafayette, Ind. Winter on the Cattskills Mrs. E. Walker, Evansville, Ind. Potipher's Wife Mrs. W. B. Wiffin, Indianapolis. Peasant's Festival W. G. Elliott, Indianapolis, Ind. The Sisters Mrs. E.J. Colerick, Fort Wayne, Ind. Undercliff Martin Igoe, Indianapolis, Ind. Italian Scene John M. Wallace, Marion, Ind.

Isaac Blackford has been appointed by the President one of the Judges of the newly-created Court of Claims, at Washington. It is understood that this Court decides upon the validity of all claims against the United States, Congress having properly chosen to rid itself of this incubus upon legislation, and prolific source of political corruption. No appointment could have been made, more satisfactory to the people of Indiana. Judge Blackford was appointed by Governor Jennings a Judge of the Supreme Court of this State, in 1817. and held that office until 1852. The emi

nent ability with which he discharged its duties are known to everybody. He also reported the decisions of the Supreme Court up to the period when the office of Reporter was created by law. No American Reports stand higher than Blackford's Reports. The office to which Judge Blackford has been appointed, could have been conferred upon no one more pure, competent and deserving. The School Law. This law, fully as important a one as any requiring the action of the late Legislature, was only passed and adopted on Saturday night, the last night of the session. It is to be hoped it will be a good law, but we fear the contrary will be the fact, as it was patched and tinkered up at a time when there was little care and less attention to the matters under consideration. In speaking of the final action on the school law, the Republican says: "The important question involving the educational interests of the rising, and of future generations, perhaps, was postponed for final action until Saturday evening. It was then called up, committees of conference appointed by each House, and after a number of compromises, and the receding by the different branches from various propositions a School Law was passed. What the provisions of this Law are, as it finally passed in a mutilated form, we cannot now say. We hope it will prove to be a good and safe law, and fully answer the purposes for which it is intended, but we cannot but feel some misgivings on the subject; considering the manner in which it was passed, on the last night of the session, when all was confusion, inattention and disorder, many members being absent, and but few of those who were present aware of what was being done. Should the law prove insufficient the Legislature have certainly failed in performing a very important duty which devolved upon them. Again we say we hope the law will prove adequate to the purposes for which it is intended." jJST The appointment of N. Bolton, Esq., of this city, as Consul to Geneva, Switzerland, has been confirmed by the Senate. We are really glad Mr. Bolton has received the appointment the one of all others he desired both because he is one of our own citizens, and because Mrs. B. can gratify a desire to visit the romantic scenery of the Alps. -The "New York Spirit of the Times" commenced its 25th year on February 17th. Of all spirits, commend us to the kind that Wm, T. Porter, the editor, sends forth weekly we are a firm believer in them. In opening the new volume, the editor says: "For the ensuing year, we intend to go the pace like 'nothing but a good 'un,' having as fine an idea of 'perpetual motion' as Fashion ever had. We confidently pledge ourselves neither to 'sulk' like Boston at the touch of the spur, nor 'bolt' like Blue Dick at the solicitations of anj'body. The 'Spirit' has ever been our hobby; we bred, trained, and, for more than twenty years, have run it and, having now acquired a firm seat and true hand, with a thorough acquaintance of its temper, and how to get the 'go along' out of it, we entertain no fear of not being 'well placed' at 'the finish' of this year's 'heat,' without a taste of steel or catgut. Though 'aged' we feel as sound as a 4 y. o.; can 'pack weight' like Lexington, and have a 'turn of speed' like Lecomte." j3?From the Money articles in the eastern papers, the prospects for better times are improving, and, from the bitter experience the business men have passed through, they will be a permanent improvement. The New York Evening Post of Monday says: There is an improved feeling in the street, and rather more cheerful confidence in the stability of the present ease of the money market. The advices from San Francisco do not show any ill result there of the failure of the St. Louis firm of Page & Bacon; and the remittance of gold by the Star of the West, it will be seen, is directed to Messrs Page, Bacon & Co., not as heretofore, to Duncan, Sherman & Co.- The Bank statement will, it is also anticipated, prove favorable. jf-We would call the attention of country merchants to this place as a point to get their supplies. There are wholesale Dry Goods, Grocery, and Boot and Shoe houses, where they can buy just as cheap as at the river, saving time and freight. New stocks are now arriving, that invite an examination. 3T Complaint was made before the Council of the provisions of the ordinance regulating hacks and omnibuses at the Union Depot, as enforced by one of the newly appointed policemen of the Depot. The Council meet this evening to consider the matter, and if there is just cause for complaint, we have no doubt they will either amend or repeal the ordinance. JtarThe Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern, is the name of a new and interesting work just published by Long & Bro., New York, and laid on our table by Stewart & Bowen. It gives what appears to be a fair sketch of the life of Fanny, reviewing in no favorable terms her last work, Ruth Hall, in which she so severely denounces her parents and friends, and contains a collection of her best and most spicy pieces, never before published in book form. Whoever has read Ruth Hall should read this. New Bounty Land Law. We understand that Congress has passed a new Bounty Land law, but we 'are not informed of its provisions. It will probably be published soon. As a matter of course, every one about here who has a claim will gorto Dr. Weeks, as he is the best posted up, and has done the most business in the Pension Office of any man that we know of in the State of Indiana.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Monday, March 5, 1855. Council met. All the members present. Mr. Maguire in the Chair. The Treasurer's monthly Report was presented and referred to the Mayor and Clerk for examination. The Street Commissioner reported "the old cisterns all in good order the new cisterns are in bad order." The Civil Engineer reported the foot bridge across Maryland street, constructed according to contract. Ho also reported a lamp erected at the corner of Circle and Market street, agreeably to the general plan of lighting the city. He also reported an estimate for a bridge across the canal, on Georgia street, to cost $335,00. Laid on the table. The Captain of the Watch reported 62 arrests since Feb. 5. 49 for intoxication; 8 for disturbing the peace; 2 for assault and battery; 1 for keeping a disorderly house; 2 females for intoxication. The Mayor reported the following amount of fines paid during January and February, 1855: January. February. Fines paid $118 00 $52 00 " replevied 38 00 24 00 " mittimus 218 00 86 00 " by appeal 12 50 10 00

$386 50 , $172 00 Cases discharged: 3 cases 5 cases. The contract between the city and the Gas Company, for lighting the city, was read, as amended at the suggestion of Dr. Dunlap at the last meeting, and discussed. On motion of Mrt Colley, the contract was so amended as to obligate the Company to lay pipes along any square, where the property holders have erected lamp posts. The contract, as amended, was referred back to the Civil Engineer. Mr. Fletcher, one of the School Trustees, made a verbal report to the Council of the condition of the schools. He reported them in good condition, with a good corps of teachers, and over 900 scholars now in school. The Trustees have employed Mr. Bowen as Superintendent, to be engaged 8 days in each month in teaching, and to exercise a general supervision over the schools and school property. On motion of Mr. Maguire, the following was adopted: Resolved, That the Trustees of the Common Schools be authorized to carry out the general plan agreed upon by them, and suggested by Mr. Fletcher to the Council this evening. Bills and accounts were allowed to the amount of $419 50. A petition was presentod from some of the Hotel keepers, complaining of the operation of the Ordinance governing the Union Depot. On motion, the petition was referred to the Finance Committee, with the ordinance, to report next Saturday evening. On motion, the Council adjourned until next Saturday evening. ARICULTURAL CIRCULAR. OJpce of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture,) Indianapolis, February 24th, 1855. ) The Indiana State Board of Agriculture, at its annual meeting in January, 1 855, adopted a resolution requesting each of the County Agricultural Societies to send a delegate to the meeting of the Executive Committee of the State Board or, in case of a failure to send such delegate, the resolution of the State Board requests the several County Societies to forward to the Executive Committee a list of names of persons qualified to serve on Awarding Committees at the next State Fair. It is one of the objects of this resolution, to obtain from different parts of the State, the advice and assistance of practical farmers, stock raisers, fruit growers, manufacturers and me-' chanics, in arranging the premium list for the year 1855. Another object of the resolution, is to secure the services of men well qualified, in all respects, to discharge the important duties which will be imposed on the several Awarding Committees, at the next State Fair. In conformity with a resolution adopted at the late January session of the State Board of Agriculture, all competitors for premiums on Grain Crops will hereafter be required to make statements, in answer to the following questions: What is the quality of the Soil on which the crop was grown? Bottom? Upland? Prairie?General depth of the Soil? On what is it based? Gravel? Sand? Limestone beds? Hard or compact clay? What, if any, natural streams of water pass through, or near the field? Artificial drains, if any the manner of constructing, and approximate cost of construction? If manures are used, what kind? What season of the year? Quantity, and manner of application? Time and manner of planting? Kind of Seed? Where obtained, and how prepared? Time of breaking? Depth, and if subsoiled, the manner of doing it? Manner of tillage? What the greatest yield per acre? The average yield or the whole crop? Cost per acre, of producing crop, including seed, manure, and tillage? How long has this mode of tillage been pursued by you? And how do the results of former years compare with the crop placed in competition? With the view of collecting and preserving samples or specimens of the Grains, Wool, Flax, Hemp, Minerals, Ores, &c, produced or found in Indiana, an Agriculture Room has been opened in the State House, for the reception of such specimens as may, from time to time, be forwarded to the Secretary of the State Board, by County Agricultural Societies, or by private citizens. John B. Dillon, Sec. of Ind. Slate Board of Agriculture. . jt3?"We speak from positive knowledge when we say that Collins & Crothershave made us as pretty a pair of marble imposing stones as we ever saw. Their yard is on Washington street, opposite the Court House, where they keep a fine assortment of Tomb-stones, and stone-work generally. iC3 The "ladies" who have been for some time occupying the old frame dwelling on the corner of Delaware and North streets, vacated it on the day after the Legislature adjourned. "Othello's occupation 's gone."