McGrawville Express, Thursday, November 9, 1848.
EDITORS TABLE
It Should not have Been.
We are sorry indeed that one of the hands in our office should have taken it into his head, to vote a ticket at the late election, which gave serious offence. It is, of course, unnecessary for us to say that we had no knowledge of such a ticket having been printed in this office, till after the election—or that we should have discountenanced any such proceeding. We think it was more through thoughtlessness, than from any desire to injure the feelings of any one, that the thing was got up; and we sincerely hope that no such scheme of questionable propriety will ever again emanate from the same source—we are satisfied it will not. It would be well if young men would take counsel of some judicious friend before engaging in like operations—this might save the feelings of worthy persons, the character of the projectors, and the credit of the office.
Apology.
To Correspondents.
There is in the "Backwoodman's" reply to another correspondent, somewhat to commend, viz: brevity.
We unintentionally omitted the signature of the author of "Reminiscence" last week—it was S. J. D.
We are under obligations to our venerable friend," W. N. P." for his contribution to the Youth's Department this week.
After so long a time, "MARINETTE" has granted us another favor. We are exceedingly gratified at being able to renew the acquaintance with her.
COMMUNICATED.
For the Express.
The Welcome Newspaper by MARINETTE.
In a Newspaper there is such a variety of reading matter, that hardly any mind can fail of finding something with which it will be pleased. One is delighted with one thing, another is not at all interested in that, but finds something else equally congenial with his feelings. In a well conducted paper, we have the productions of many varieties of mind; they have each written of that which interested them, and will find a ready reciprocation of interest in minds similar to their own. This is one great reason why a newspaper is welcomed at almost every fireside.
"Indeed," said Kate Marvin, "I guess you would think ours is a welcome visitant if you could only witness the cordiality with which we receive it. I've half a mind to give you a description of its reception from week to week; indeed I believe I will." Thus prattled on the lively girl, while I readily consented to give my undivided attention to the forthcoming recital. "Well," said she, "you know the stage gets along to yonder turn at about 5 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon.
Father generally gets tired of work on that day at about half past four, and so goes down there, and sits down on the great rock under the maple, and waits till it comes, that he may be sure and get the first reading of the Newspaper; he ought to have it first, you know, because he has to pay for it. When it is pleasant he sits there and reads till he is tired, or has read all the POLITICAL NEWS, MARKET PRICES, &c. More than one will look out of the window to see if he has not got through with the paper, but grandmother looks oftenest, for she generally gets the paper next. By and by when we see him coming, grandmother sits down by the window that she may catch the last rays of light, and waits his arrival. When he comes in, he always, hands it to Mother, but she is too busy at that time to read anything only the marriages and deaths, to see as she says, if any one is dead or married, with whom she was or is acquainted.
Mother then gives it to grandmother and then we must all stop talking for she can't read if the children make too much noise. She always reads the Missionary and revival intelligence, and all the good matter-of-fact pieces, (we might know she would for she is a dear, good old lady,) and when she gets these read she has done with the paper for that time. Some other time she will read something else, for she loves a stroke of wit as well as any of us.
After the lamps are lighted Uncle John's turn comes; he ought to have been a soldier, for he thinks most of the news of the Wars, and besides, he reads all the foreign items of intelligence, and is much interested in the revolutions and overturns of France and England. By the time he gets done with it, we all yet quietly seated around the table, and then Aunt Susan takes the paper and reads all the poetry. She reads audibly, and we are all attentive listeners, for she is something of a poet herself and enters heart and soul into the spirit of the writer, and that, you know, makes any piece sound well. Sister Emma next takes it, and reads all the stories to us, if there are any, for that is all that she cares about the paper. My turn now comes, and I read, just what happens, accidents, new inventions, &c, and give it over to George, and he searches out all the enigmas, reads the anecdotes and witty pieces; then passes it on to Julia, who reads all that is written for children with intense interest. Lucy and Justin find amusement in looking at the pictures, and even baby points her pretty fingers at the great letters and laughs with infantile merriment. Next day we all read it at our leisure, and ere next Wednesday comes, the poor old paper is almost worn out.
For the Express.
MR. EDITOR:—
When the Rev. Mr. Hull is "inclined" to read the chapter and verse, to which he is directed in "what is called a reply," to his "question"—and shall give it a respectful notice,--it may be modest for him to call for "authority." Until then, his calls will be regarded as insincere.
"One thing at a time," Br. Hull,—if you have read it, say so, if not, say so, "then we understand you."
The Empire.
The attention of our readers is invited to a perusal of the advertisement by the proprietor of this establishment. Having fitted up his store in a most attractive manner, and having purchased an entire stock of new goods, Mr. Salisbury is prepared to do business in a most satisfactory manner. His energy and activity, which not even the flames could conquer, merit the admiration and patronage of the public.—We need no better guarantee for the faithfulness with which our citizens will be served, than the fact that Mr. Salisbury will be himself their SERVANT.
A Strange Execution.
The Niagara Chronicle of the 5th inst., says:—"Pursuant to his sentence, Thomas Brennan was hanged in front of the jail, yesterday forenoon. The hangman gave him less than the usual fall—about two feet—but strange to say, the jerk actually severed his head from his body, and both fell to the ground. We do not remember having heard or read of a similar occurrence. The rope used on this occasion was of the ordinary thickness, and the decapitation in all probability was in consequence of disease. When on the scaffold the miserable man denied his guilt. Since his conviction he has told different stories—varying so much that no faith could be placed in what he said."
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| Horace Greeley. |
The Account Current.
Mr. Greely, of the Tribune, sums up the result of the October elections as follows:
Whig Governors in all the States that have chosen Governors—Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida, the latter two having never before chosen Whig Governors in an even-handed contest; Whig Legislatures in each of these States, though Ohio is threatened with an anarchical contest; Whig U. S. Senators in place of Locofocos from Pennsylvania, Florida and probably Ohio; A drawn battle in Georgia, which last year chose a Locofoco Governor by 1,200 majority.
Of these States, only Ohio voted for Clay in 44; Florida was not organized, but came in Locofoco soon after. The probability now is that a majority of their aggravate votes will be cast for Gen. Taylor. That will do for one month, seeing it is not quite November.
A PLAIN TRUTH PLAINLY SPOKEN.
A writer of the present day says: There never was a day since the completion of the pyramids, when such clamor was abroad, as now, for the right to work; and there never was a generation since the invention of easy chairs and gloves, that tried so hard to shirk it. People want to have their hands employed, 'tis true, but in climbing, not in labor. Their endeavor is not to get their living out of the ground, but out of one another, like ants and spiders.
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