Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 1, Number 33, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 11 February 1871 — Page 3

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rlnjernfc inthem lectin of Hi® burled plui Norsemen brave dared the truach* orous waved. *fld lRiigtuHi at the ley blast.

Ami fill me a sparkling beaker Of the rich, Ifnvgivinis wine, Tlint tli« chtll of the yearn, with it* chain of tears.

May unbind from this breast of mine.

Krr working, and watching, and waiting Mak« the blood ran x1iikkIs!i and cold. Ami 1 long for the tin-, and Uu iieiwdt*lre

Tlmt burned In the heart* of old.

I can draim of the fountain*! pla»hlug In the »»oft still summer'* night. And of striothered nlghx, and or woman'# eyes,

And of ripe lips, ruddy and bright.^

But JhH,ter the U'inj*»t's fury With its thunder* and howling wind, And 1h*U«ttodare what the future may bear

Thau tomuiteon what lUs» behind.

Then chant me no tender love (tong With It* sweet ami low refrain "But sing of the men of the sword and the •s i«'n.

Whose deed* may be done again.

AN OPOSS UM STOR Y. A Nation'* Gratitude to Lnfayettc.

The New York

Citizen

Turf, Field and Farm,

Our people are a grateful people They proved themselves so conspicuously on this occasion. As for the'possums, the cry was "still they come." From north, from oast, from south, Ironi west bv coach, by stage, bv carriage, bv private and public conveyance, by steamboat, bv rowboat, by sailboat" from Maryland, from Virginia, from Pennsylvania, from the Alleghany Mountains, and possibly oven from the Kocky Mountains, thoy poured on in one steady stream. In the course of two weeks the enthusiastic friend and admirer had accumulated twenty-two hundred 'possums.

What to do with them ho did not know. Ho could not store them accurately, and yet it seemed equally tm possible to "store them together and Anally he turned them all loose Monument Square, in Baltimore. Next day the hearts of the darkey residents in that neighborhood were delighted. Colored gentlemen love the wily animal, and 'possums were abundant—almost too abundant thoy wandered through the Square, they climled on the stoops of the houses, thev hung on the eaves, porched on the peaks, mounted the chimneys, gathered on the Monument, and clung to everyplace where it was possible for a 'possum to cling, and there they remained, slowly dispersing themselves through the city, a lasting evidence of the high character of our people in their devotion to those inihlidtUicn who are true to them and help tltem in time of national distress. Lafayette never wanted for a 'possum afterwards, and Baltimore editors have no admiration for them.

A CfflXAMAX

Well, the ways and trials I had wid that Chineser, Ann Ryan, I couldn't he tellin'. Not a blissed thing cud I do hut he'd be lookin' on wid his eves eoe-ked up'ard like two noomp-handW an' he wlddout a speck or amitch o* whishkers on him, an' his finger-nails fUll a vard long. But it's dvin' you'd le to see the missus a-larnln him, and he grinnin* an' waggln' his pig tail (which was pieced out long wid some stoof, the hay hen chat©!) and geitlu* into her ways wonderful quick, 1 don't deny, imitntin' that sharp, you'd be sharp, you'd be shurpriseu, and ketchin' an' ropy in' things the best of us will do a nurrled wiu work, vet don't want comin' to the knowledge of the (kmilv—bad hick to him "hfitatewid him? Arrah,an' would I le sittin' wid a haythen an* he a-atin wid drttmstricks—yes, an* atin' dogs an' rata unknownst to me, I trarnuil yo«, which it is the custom of them Chinesere, till the thought made me that sick I could die. But the worst of *11 was the roppvin' he'd be doln* till he'd be distracted. It's yer 'el knows the tinder feet that's on me since ever

In this counthry. Well' owlu' to that, I (fell into a war o' slippin* me shoes on when I'd be statin' down to pale the praities' or the likes o' thai, and, do ye mind I the haythen would do the same thing after me wheniver the missus set him to palin' apples or tomateraea. The nalntw in heaven couldn't have made Uim belave he cud kape the shoos on Mm wheu he'd be pavlin* anything.

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Did

tells a good

atory of (ieneral Lafayette and the opossum. Colonel Skinner, who is mentioned in the fltibjoined article, is Htill in the land of the Pharaohs:

When General La.ayotte paid a visit to this country after it had attained its independcnce hc expressed a desire to take home with him a specimen of that essentially native animal, the opossum. An intimate friend of his, who was editing a paper at the time In Baltimore, a near relative of Colonel Skinner, lately on the

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hearing of

tliix desire on his part, inserted a notice to that effect in th« columns of hisjournul.

Vow, Lrifavette b:ss always leen preatly and deserved Iv loved and resiected f»y Americans, flis name is a household word with u.s^ Kvery resident of our country at thA time would have been pleased to testify appreciation of the services he had rendered our colonies when struggling for their independence. There was a determination in the community to prove to him that republics are not always ungrateful, and no sooner had it become known that (ieneral Lafayette wanted a 'possum than it was unanimously resolved that a 'possum he should have at any cost of labor and expense of money. Hence the editor of the paper we have ri-for red to was not much surprised when the coach from Pawtuxcnt arrived. and ho was informed that it hail a bn\- i'..r him with an opossum.

He said to himself tiiat this is only as it should be, and felt gratified that (ieneral Lafayot e's wishes had been so soon complied with. Our readers must recollect that in thoso days stage coaches were all the go, and that railroads were not iu vogue. Henco it took news and 'possums all I lie longer to travel. When, however, the Philadelphia coach appeared and brought two more boxes of 'possums, each containing two lively MiKJcimens, the editor was satisfied that the country had done its dutv so that next day, when I he regular stage from the Eastern Shore came in and brought lilin six additional 'possums, the editor felt that lie had enough but when the Chesapeake boat landed at the wharf at Baltimore and pr -sented him with one hundred andlw nty fresh and vigorous aucelmetis, he begun to think that they tvert» gattlnff too'mnnyiwr lifin.

lave far that Faix, an'

didn't. Didn't he get me Into trouble wid my missus, the haythen? Yon're aware yersel' how the htiondlea comin in from the grocery ottep contaius moro'n'll go into anything dacently So,

for

that matter. Ivd now and then

take ont a sup o' sugar, or flour, or tay an* wrap it in paper an' put it in me bit of a box tucked under the ironln blankit the how it euddent bo bodderin' any one. Well, what shud It be but tliis blessed Sathurday morn the inissns was a spakin' pleasant and respec'ful wid mo in me kitchen, when the grocer-boy comes in an' stands foraenst her wid his boondles, an' sho motions like to King Wing (which never would call him by that name nor any other but just haythen,) sho motioiiH to him, she does, for to take the boondles an' empty out the sugar an what not where they belongs. It you'll be lave me, Ann Ryan, what did that blatherin' Chlneser*do but take ont sup o' sugar, an' a handful o' tay, an' a bit o' chuze, right afore the missua, wrap them into bits o' paper, an' I spacheless wid shurpriwj, an' ne the next minute up wid the ironln' blankit and pullin' out me box wid a show o' bein' sly to mt them in. Och, the Lord forgive mo, )ut I clutched it, and tho missus sayin', 'O Kitty!'in a way that 'ud cruddle your blood, 'lie's* a haythen nager,' says I. 'I've found you out,' says she. 'I'll arrist him,' says I. 'It's you ought to be arristed,' says she. 'You won't,'

4I will,'" says she—and so it

went till she givo mo such sasa as culdent take from no lady—an' I givo her warnin' an' left that instant, an she a-pointin' to the doore,"

TOO GOOD TO BE LOST.

A recent citizen of Catskill, who is as appreciative a

judge

Nature," unadorned, as he is of the points and adornments of a good story —in fact, possessing a well-developed jugular vein of

a placc."

bon hommie—sends

ski/ /{reorder.

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anco with tho small means at her command. A more cheerful couple you would seldom lind.

How is it," said wo to him, one day, "that you scorn to livo so comfortably on so small an income? Resides, you always have a little to give in charity, when callod upon."

I can tell you the secret," said lie. "Whenover I am about to buy any article for household use, or for my personal use, I always ask myself the question,

ran

do without it

There's a lesson for us all.

THK

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^jOf nil household trials and tortures, we think tboso of Miss Mnlony, as recited to her friend, Ann Rvan—in•SScnft-

nrrr f\r

January—must have boon the

sorest. Miss Mnlony. bo it understood, had "live good characters from respect-, able places" »:id was well settled in her new situntlon, when a "rale havthen Chineser, a grinnin' as if he'd jpst come off a tay-box," was introduced into the family waiter.

^^HOLESALB NOTIONS.

A. C. A. WITTIG,

JOBBER AND

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Commission Merchant IN NOTIONS, FANCYG001U}

Bnvlish, Gernan, and

American Cutlery,

MUiBIC,

of the "beauties of

us,

from his (Jothenhomo, the following brace of "good 'uns," which wo em balm:

Last Saturday, Judge M. and myself took a fifteen-miles walk on Long Island, in the course of which we metand were introduced to a hale, hearty old man, with faculties unimpaired, over whose head had pased S7 Summers. Judge M. (who is about 40years younger) asked him how he had managed to keep in so good a state of preservation. The old gentleman replied: "By chewing and smoking tobacco taking my tods" regularly, but not to excess and by keeping jolly and cheerful at heart, I feel like a bov of thirteen." "That's right," replied tho Judge, "when I am eighty-seven "Come and see me," interrupted the old man.

said he Judge, "if 3rou are not

will,"

in too hot

A few stories were exchanged during the walk, this among others: Sheriff E., of Delaware ('o., some years since, was kicked by a horse, and so seriously injured that his life was endangered. A neighboring minister called upon the Sheriff, when he was supposed to be near his end, and asked: "Mr. E., are you prepared to go out of the world?"

The reply was not ambiguous. "I suppose so, but I don't want to be kicked out by ad dold mare."—O.U-

WE ixTwrnio UT IT?

We know a young man in the City of Boston, who continued to support family—consisting of wife aivi child on eight hum'red dollars a year. He occupied the entire second story of a very nice looking brick house. The AmMwN-MKtjtlniii, and yot there was an airof neatness aj)d comfort throughout. lie had enough to eat, and Tho food, though plain, was nutritious. His wife went hand in hand with him, and studied hard to make a good appear-

MUSIG

PIANOS,

Organs, Melodeonfl,

Together with all kinds of araallc

Musical Instruments,

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Can he found at

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KUSSNER'S

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horse story, from Wabash, Ind.,

is eooly imposed by the local paper on nn unsuspicious public: A norso owned in this city is possessed of undeveloped talent, which, if properly trained, would make him tho "pride of the arena." Ho not only releases himself from the stable without any difficulty, but not long since went to a pump, and, taking the Tiandle between his toeth, began pumping water. There being no trough or bucket at the well, he was unable to supply himself with tho bererngo, and, after a minute's deliberation, presented himself at the front door, and pulling the bell-rope with his teeth, requested the loan of a bucket! If any one doubts the correctness of tho above, we can show as proof the prints of his teeth on the pump handle and bellknob, as also the horse himself."

Perfttnery, Soap. Cotton Yarn, Caq«t Chain, Batting. Now *tock

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priera !•*. Ordaoi •maaijfc-

ly attended to. 8U I'KRIOH IN DUCWIEXTS barn, Poddlant, Hnrksterc and Aa«U*tMera.

148 Main St. bet. 5th & 6th,

Id the room formerly oeanpied hy Oox A

Hon. M-tl

A. VKYDAGH,

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ARCHITECT,

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COR, SIXTH dt MA IX STS.,

TBRRB-HAUTK. IND.. ..

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l{K.il*RK.-H A I IT ft SATURDAY EVKNINCr MAIL. FEBRUARY II, 1STI.

TERRIT-HAUTE, IND.

O. BARTLHIT. GKO. C. BUY.

BARTLETT

& CO.,

BOOKSELLERS,

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If tho an

swer is 'yes.' then I don't got it if 'no,' then I purchase, taking earo to get a good, out not extravagant, article. Phis is tho whole secret. I can entertain a friend, and give a littlo in charity, and still continue to make both ends meet, and keep out of debt. As to being a rich man, I don't expect it. Industry and economy are the two prlncfc pies on which I expect, with Heaven's blessing, to get along."

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BOOESELLGBS AND STATIONERS,

NO. I59 MAIN ST.,

TERRE-HAUTE, INDIANA

Our stock is all new and purchased at the lowest Igure.

W« keep constantly on hand a tall 11B* *f

SCHOOL, MISCELLANEOUS, -HBLANK AN»

^.BOCBRIEH.

SHEET MUSIC,

INSTRUCTION BOOKS,

18-tf.

'4 ji

PALACE OF MUSIC,

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OHIO 8TKEET,

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lr Iftl South Side Public Square,

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STATIONERS,

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NOTION *5*--ml 1^1

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Fancy Goods Dealers,

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101 MAIN STREET, riv**

DIRECTLY OPPOSITE

THE NEW OPERA HOUSE,

TERRE-HAUTE,

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G. COX & CO.

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.isa "~k ,-n 4

LOWEST RETAIL PRICE,

PATRICK & co.

YANKEE NOTIONS.

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an('

AttorfrnVnt of Van-

Notions, which will bs sold at

kee

RETAIL AT JOBBING PRICES, tvm

.Here's your chance,

J. U. PATRICK & CO

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PRODUCE.

The highest Market Price in Casli for all kinds of

COUNTRY PRODUCE,

J. U. PATRICK & CO.,

NO. 81 MAIN STREET,

TERRE-HAUTE, IND.

NION STEAM BAKERY.

FRANK HEINIG& BRO.

Manufacturers of all kinds of

Crackers, Cakes, Bread

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DEALERS IN

Foreign & Domestic Fruits,

FANCY & STAPLE GROCERIES, 'V'SLAFAYETTE STltEET, (Between the two Railroad?,)

21-tf. Tcrre-Haute, Ind.

J^OSEMAN & BORSSUM,

Merchant Tailors, M-k 217

Main St near Seventh,

TERRE-HAUTE, IND.

N E W O O S

HJ.

Beitufcj-ftcelred constantly.

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An elegant stock of

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FURZTfSHINQ doobtf^

•y, Constantly on hand.

CUTTING AND REPAIRING done on short notice, and satisfaction guaranteed. 13-3m QHAS. L. FELTUS,

HOUSE, SIGN, -AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,

Cherry St. bet. 3d and 4tn, north side/

TERRE-HAUTE, IJID.I

Special attention given to Sign Painting, Graining, Paper Hanging, Calsomlnnlng, Ac,

y. B.—All work warranted.

JOSEPH

PASS BOOBS,

A9D

LKTTBR,

LSOAL CAP, AFLLD NOT! PAPERS.

We are eledng ont op stock mt

mmcmuljlnbo va boomw,

At eaet, pr*i«rator7 Ulajrtntla fellsUsfc.

im Mjtlir STMMJtT,

Vnder Na«wval KeteL

KASBERG,

Having established anew and

COMPLETE BOOK BISDEBY,

Is prepared to do all kinds of Book Binding ana Eaaak Book manufacturing.

Maffagtnea Bound in the Be* Stt/Ui.

Persons living at a distance can send their Books by Bzprem. JOS. KASBERG, Proprietor, 150 Main Street, Up Stair*, aa-tt Over B. G. Co* A Go's Book Store.

FC.

CRAWFORD,

BOOTS A^D SHOES,4

98 MAI* STRIET,

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TKRRE-HAUT* X».

OR COLD A S

TTOT

AT ma

Central Bathing Rooms, And Barber Shop on Worth aklaof Ohio, he* tween 4th and th itift.

^'ILDY A POTH8, Carriage Manufacturers,

Oor. Beoond and Walaat BUM,

TMMMM-HA UTM, IlfD.

Rj^Jrin® dMM rrtnaptiy and at Wtr mtm

TT,"°V£®

10 HT AND

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B. IJUIORKUX. S. O. STIMHeN. J^AMOREUX & STIMSON,

TERRE-HAUTE

Marble & Granite Works,

Monuments and Tomb-Stones

In every variety, constantly on hand and made to order.

SIZTMST., opp—Ue *»ulmg MTmU,

(By Town deck,)

TERRE-HAUTE, INDIA*A

fiRANlXl

CEEARANCE SALE

DRY GOODS!

At Tuell, Ripley •& Deming's,

p. We are determined to close out every yard of Wint«r

Groods, and will force sales at some price.

UHAWLS,

BLAST KETS,

CLOAKEfGSi,

GBAL\ BAGS,

CALICO, SILKS,

DRES§ GOODS,

HEAVY SHEETINGS,

Ac.,

WILL BE GIVEN AWAY.

JO.

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OF WINTER

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TKRIIE-I1AI TK, INDIAH4.

THE REMAINDER OF

My Stock Of Winter Clothing

..Must be closed out, and will be sold regardless®

of Cost, and if necessary

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HEADQUARTERS FOR CLOTHING

93 MAIN STREET,

p. S.—Shirts made to order.

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REMOVAL!

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Whdfever Prices may be kt Found Elsewhere i'§ it**..? 4*

M'',

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OURS WILL

BE LOWER!

TUELL, RIPLEY & DEMING,

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Corner Main and Fifth Steets,

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MAI» REMOVED ,'KC'

CLOTHme STORK,

To the Corner of Main and Fourth Streets?

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In th« room formerly occupied by Warren, Hoberg A Co.

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HAVING ON HAND A

LARGE STOCK OF WINTER GOOD®

I PROPOSE TO CLOSE THKM OUT

WITHOUT REGARD TO COST,

TO MAKE ROOM FOR All

IxteulTC SUck •f «pr4H

S. FRANK Corner Main and Fourthr^

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