The Home Advocate. (Jefferson, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 6, 1869 Page: 2 of 4
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IB© Diligent in Business, Feryent in Spirit, Serving the Lord. Resist the Adversary.
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UVNOROVSj
A needle woman's exclamation—
A-hem I
What is the key-note to good-
breediijg ? B natural.
A wag calls Grecian architecture
the " stoops " that ladies use at pres-
ent.
Not a proper place for a naval en-
gagement—the Pacific Ocean.
" I seo you aro on the watch," as
the thief said to the guard-chain
Some wit perpetrates this query :
" Are railroad collissions considered
car-bnuc-le«8 ?"
Some one thinks that there are a
great many facts worth men-shlin-
ing. Wo are of the same opinion.
Why are chickcns* necks like
door-bells 1 Because they are often
rung for company.
TliO' arrest of an individual for
stealing a "drive" was reported
the other day. Nothing iiow. A
cattle dealer, some time ago, report-
ed arrest for the stealing of a
" drove"
In a recent Case in Indiana a Jus-
tico complacently remarked in sum-
ming up the testimony: " Gentle-
men of tho jury, in this case the
counsel on both sides aro unintelli-
gible, the witnesses on both sides are
incredible, aud the plaintiff and de-
fendant aro both such ba'd characters,
that to me it is indifferent which
way you give your verdict."
'*A poor Scotchman put a crown
piece into " the plate " in an Edin-
burgh church, on a late Sunday
morning, by mistake, instead of a
penny, and asked to have it back,
but was refused. In onco, in forever.
" Aweel, aweel," grunted Sandy,
" I'll get credit fur it in heaven."
'■ Na, na," said the church elder,
"ye'll get credit only for the penny
ye meant to give."
It is undeniable, says Prentice,
that in America it takes three to
make a pair,—ho, sho and the hired
girl. Had Adam been a modern,
there would have been a hired girl
in paradise, to look after little Abel
and " raiso Cain."
Tom Hood died composing—and
that, too, a humorous poem. He is
said to have remarked that he was
dying out of charity to the under-
taker, who wished to urn a lively
Hood.
When Beau Brummcl was asked
what made the gentleman, his quick
reply was. Starch, starch, my lord !
This may be true, but it takes a
great deal more to make a lady.
An attorney about to furnish a
bill of costs, was requested by his
client, a baker, " to make it as light
as he could." " Ah 1" replied the
attorney, " that's what you may say
to your foreman, but it's not the way
I make my bread."
An Irishman who lives with a
Grahamite, writes to a friend that if
he wants io know what "iiligant
living" is, he must come to his
house, where the breakfast consists
of nothing, and tho supper, what
was left at breakfast."
Natural Curiosity.-—The Maysville
Appeal says the Trinity Journal has
been presented with a* grape weigh-
ing puhces, which is the exact
shape, of a tomato. A tomato vine
grow uloso by the grapo stalk, and
the editor pronounces it a clear case
of amalgamation.
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A mechanic of this city claims to
have invented an air enginq that will
give as much power, by increase of
size aa can be had from a steam en-
gine. He estimates the saving in
fuel alone by his machine at $1,250,-
0Q0 jper year for the one thousand or
more steam engines in use in , this
Cleveland ( Ohio) Herald.
recent election in Eng-
in Wiltshire was ap-
for his vote,
lately refused
?, ''directly
the bread
up my xnind frop
aeve| vote aqy
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What is Fuse! Oil.
The New York dailies, since the re-
port of analytical chemists of the
Board of Excise has been made, are
asking the question, What is Fusel
Oil ? Somo have also made a feeble
attempt to answer the question which
is thus propounded. . 1 he querry has
arisen from the fact that the report
above alluded to, states that out of
thirty-two samples of Bourbon and
brandy obtained from the liquor deal-
ers of this city, all but about four con-
tained fusel oil. One daily gives
vent to its feelings in the following :
"Is it after all such a frightful
thing ? Dunglison describes it as an
acrid, volatile oil, formed in tho man-
ufacture of potato brandy, and which
is not easily saparablo from it; and
another authority says it accompanies
ordinary alcohol in its production
from potatoes and grain. Dunglison
also says that its chemical constitu-
tion is analogous to that of alcohol,
and that, in small doses, it is highly
stimulating—acting like narcotics in
general: while, in large doses, it de-
stroys the mucous membrane of the
stomach. Tho samo authority also,
designates it as 'potato oil,' 'corn
spirit oil,' 'amylic alcohol/ and 'liydia-
ted oxide of amylc.' Some medical
men havo considered that in tho use
of whisky by consumptives, fusel oil
was the effective element—having-
the tendency to retard the processes
of decay in the tissues of the lungs.
But there is no question of tho ruin-
ous effects of the fusel oil liquor sold
in New York.
In regard to the effects of fusel oil
upon the human system we can do no
better than to quote the "United
States Dispensatory," which says :
"Amylic alcohol (fusel oil) as shown
by experiments on inferior animals,
is an active irritant poison." If that
is not sufficiently definite to satisfy
anxious and thirsty inquirers we shall
not attempt to make it more so. Of
course it may be taken like other poi-
sons diluted with water and common
alcohol, as it is found in the com-
pounds doled out by honest and con-
scientious rumsellers without danger
of immediate death, or anything more
serious than "redness of eyes," tem-
porary madness of brain, and now
arid then a touch of delirium tremens,
until the coats of the stomach hnd
the nervous system succumb to con-
tinued and prolonged attacks, and
another wreck is cast upon the shores
of life. But it is, nevertheless, a poi
son, an active irritant poison, upon
good authority. How it gets into the
liquor is of little consequence. The
report says it is there, and we say let
it alone and it won't poison you.
GEMS,
Love is the shadow of the morning,
which decreases as the day advances.
Friendship is the shadow of the even-
ing, which strengthens with the set-
ting sun of life.
The best thing to give your enemy
is forgiveness; to your opponent, tol-
erance; to a friend, your heart; to
your child, a good example; to a
father, deference; to your mother,
conduct that will make her proud of
you; to yourself, respect: to all men
charity.
Fight hard against a hasty temper.
Repeated kindness will soften a heart
of stone—Sins and debt are always
more than we take them to be.—There
is more learning than knowledge in
the world.—Experience and wisdom
are the two best fortune tellers.—The
world is too narrow for two fools
quarelling.
Keep f up your spirits by good
thoughts. Enjoy the pleasant com-
pany of yo.ur best friends, but in all
enjoyments be temperate. Learn the
afrt, to be preferred before all others,
of being happy when alone—which
consists in jJie encouragement of
good hopes and rational pursuits—in
leading an industrious fife, and in
having constantly before you some
object of attainment. In your con-
verse with the world, bo ever careful,
for the sako of peace, to speak ill, of
no one, to treat yQur known .enemy
with civility, and to ghqt your ears
against evil reports of all kinds.
A deluded citizen of Portland, Me.,
becoming impressed withj an idea
fhat the world is soon to be visited
by a second delugo, has applied his
whole property (six thousand dollars)
to tho building of an ark of refuge.
The boat will be fifty feet long, fifteen
feet wide, flat bottomed, square
sterned, round bows, with a house a
little aft of the amidships. He is
sole planner and builder, and intends,
when it is completed, to furnish it
with necessary provisions and calmly
await the rising of the waters.
Mr. John Duval, son of Ex-Gov.
Duval, of Florida, and one of the
last three survivors of the Alamo
massacre, where, it will be remem-
bered, that Davy Crockett and Col.
JBowie, the originator of the celebra-
ted knifo ol that name, fell victims
to Mexican treachery, was on a visit
to Kentucky last week. The father
of Mr. Duval was a hunting compan-
ion of "Bill Smothers," and with him,
immortalized in story by Washington
Irving.
A dandy, strutting about a tavern
took up a pajr of green spectacles
which lay on the table, put them on
his nose, and turning to the looking
glass, said : "Landlord, how do these
become me ? Don't you think they
improve my looks ?"
"I think they do," replied the land-
lord, "they hide a part of your face."
BRtiM, WATTS & STEPHENS,
successors to brem & armstrong.
Contractors, I?uilders.
and Manufacturers
Of sasn Doors, Blinds, Ornamental
work, Bead^teads, Furniture, Etc.
HAYING a splendid FLAKING MA-
CHINE, are prepared to dress any
amount of Lumber on short notice. Will
furnish COFFINS of any style. In
fact, having the best of workmen, we
can do any kind of work that may be
called for in A no. 1 style; and as cheap
as the same can be done in New Orloans
or elsewhere.
Jan. 30 'G8. a-n2. tf
kelly's foundry
Four and a half miles west of
JEFFERSON TEXAS.
Geo. A. Kelly,
PROPRIETOR.
THE proprietor desires to inform the
public that the several departments
of his
^OTJKnDH.Y
are now in good working condition.
IN THE
MAOINI nw
he is prepared, and the workmen are
competent, to make repairs upon every
variety of Machinery now in use in the
country, and that in a satisfactory man-
ner..
IN THE MOULDING BOOM,
the workmen in point of skill, are second
to none in the United States. In this
department orders for all kinds of
JOB WORK
can be readily filled. Fire fronts, Grate
Bars, Gin Gearing, Sugar Mills, and
Kettles always on hand.
In tlie Hollow-ware depart-
ment lie is now prepared to furnish
Dealers and Consumers with an article
superior in lightness and finish to almost
any made in the United States, which he
will supply, by the Wholesale or Retail,
at reasonable prices. He invites the
public to carefully examine his ware and
compare prices before purchasing else-
where.
Plow Department,
In this department, he is amply prepared
to fill all orders from, farmers and dealers
for any number they may desire, and
that, too, with an article that he feels
confident will give satisfaction.
The stock consists of Stocked Turning
Plows, made from the improved patterns.
Turning Shovels, Straight Shovels,
Scotiters, Subsollers and Sweeps.
J. W. & J. R. Russell are my agents
In Jefferson.
Address
G. A. KELLY, Proprietor.
Jan. 23d, 1867.
Ben. D. Foscue, Jule S. Foscue.
FOSCUE & BRO.
COTTON FACTORS,
FOB WARDING AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS
WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS.
In their Mammoth Fire-proof
BRICK BUILDING,
Corner of Walnut and Lafayette Streets,
JEFFERSON, TEXAS,
(One Block below Bateman & Bro.)
We take this method of informing our
Mends and the public generally, that,
having completed our large and commo-
dious Brick Buildiug. we are now just in
eceiptof an extensive and well-seleeted
Stock of Goods, embracing everything
ill the Grocery Line, together with Staple
Dry goods. Plantation Supplies, etc.
All of which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms. Country Merchants
aro invited to call and examine our Stock,
which we will keep constantly replen-
ished, so that -their orders may be
promptly filled.
We are also prepared to store any
amount of Cotton, Merchandise, etc.,
and bespeak a liberal share of Patronage.
Cash advanced upon Cotton, Wool, etc.,
stored with us or shipped to our friends,
E. F. Golson & Co., New Orleans.
FOSCUE & BRO.
Jan. 23, I860.
J.. M IflURPHY & C04
FORWARDING
and
Commission Merchants,
VV AOLESALE DEALERS IX
Dry Goods, ^Groceries, Produce,
Machinery, and
FARMING INPLEMENTS,
On the Levee, Jefferson, Texas.
Jan 23, anl-y.
J. W, & J. R. RUSSELL & Co.
C0TT0I BROKERS,
RECEIVING, FORWARDING,
Commission 31 cv ehau ts,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
ani) dealers in
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
Large two story Brick building, Austin
street, Jefferson Texas.
NAILS, CASTINGS, COTTON-
YARNS, BAGGING & TIES,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
Personal attention given to the
sale of Cotton Wool and Hides.
Jan., 23. tf.
FRIJIT TREES.
Choice Southern Varieties,
SOTTIIERN AND TEXAS GROWN.
Depot—corner of Market and Austin
Streets, near the Haywood House. A
General Assortment of FRUIT TREES
and Ornamental Slirubberry, comprising
APPLE TREES,
Many varieties, from June to Winter, one
to three years old—the latt er will bear
very soon. Dwarf Pears, varieties from
June to Winter, bearing iu one to two
years. Peach, earliest to late. Cherry,
assorted varieties. Grape, Strawberry,
and Raspberry Plants, Cedar, Roses, etc,
D. DANFORTH, Agent.
Jefferson, Texas, Jan. 23d, 1809.
k. d. uateman,
W. Q. BATE
LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS
when the engine whistles !
THE blue bird has come at last to tell
us spring is coming. How thankful
we onght to be to God for|his goodness to
us. But remember God's commands
must be obeyed. Life is uncertain, and
death must come. Then haste to Boyd's
Photograph Gallery, and get yonr like-
ness taken lifelike, for who can tell how
soon loved ones will pass away. Gal-
lery on Marshall street, Jefferson.
anl-rQm. P. BOYD.
a AMIS MBAN,
DEALER IN
FANCY AND STAPLE
DUT GOODS
notions, hats, caps, boots,
Shoes, Queensware, &c.,
58, Dallas street Jefferson, Texas.
Brick Warehouse, Above High tyJ
BATEMAN & BR<
FORWARDING COMlUSSij
merchants!
and
WHOLESALE GROCERS
Jeflerson, Texas.
To be prepared to furnish our nan
ous customers during the low wJ
season with supplies &c.. we havetaif
advantage of the extraordinary )]
freights, and have purchased IN pjjj
SON, and are now receiving one of i
Largest Stocks of Staple and|
Fancy Groceries,
ever offered in this market, consist]!
of Coffee. Sugar, Flour, MolassI
Bacon, and a large assortment of M
Goods, all suited to the Country tral
We invite customers and country del
ers to call and examine before purchj
ing elsewhere.
We offer inducements to MerchanS
as we purchased our goods at very rj
sonable prices and shipped at 11
freights. We propose to sell at vej
small profits throughout the season.
our terms are strictly casii,
or advanced on cotton, wool, hid^
and other produce in store with if
WE HAVE AN IMMENSE, STOCK (
Bagging Ties and Salt,
A LARGE LOT OF
IRON AXLE WAGONS, ANI
Cotton G i n si
on ha n d.
Particular attention given to Order!
We have, as usual, abundance of roof
for the
STORAGE OF COTTON AND
UP-FREIGHTS.
Consignments Solicited of all
kinds.
BATEMAN & BRO.
J an 23. tf.
j. a. norsworthy. t. f. grogari)]
IVORS WORTHY & GROGARI
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
dealers in
BOOTS, SHOE!
AND
HATS,
No. 5, Dallas Street, Jeffersonl
Texas,
Jan. 23. tl. 4
Stove Emporium 1
s. w. stone
Keeps constantly on- hand a fine asM
sortment ol PARLOR AND OF *®
FICE STOVES; also the great
Cliarter Oak
Cooking Stove,
the best stove in use.
We have in course of construction ...
large ware-house, to be filled with these J
line stoves, we will then be prepared to I
supply the trade of Texas.
Housekeepers would find it to their]
interest to call and examine our stocl
before purchasing elsewhere.
Marshall St., Jefferson, Texas.
Jan. 9, '69.
W H REESE,
WHOLESALE
AND
RETAIL DEALER IN
BOOTS, SHOES AND
BROGANS,
• (;or"er °*" Austin Street and Commer-
cial alley. Jefferson, Texas,
•Ian. 9,'69. nl_tf.
R, J- A. RICHARDSON,
."Resident Ocalis't.
JEFFERSON, TEXAS.
Office, Freeman's Hall Building.
Jan. 9 '08, n-1: tf
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Patillo, F. J. The Home Advocate. (Jefferson, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 6, 1869, newspaper, February 6, 1869; Jefferson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth235528/m1/2/?q=%22~1~1~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.