Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-07-02
flashing the hqir.-Th. beauty and perma-

Udshin g the hQ,r.-lhe beauty anu pclAd-
ncncy of the hair are bestpromoted by the strict
est cleanliness. Toprevent therefore, ITS becom-
ing greasy and dirty, it ought to be washed daily
with warm, but not too warm, soft water-to
which occas;onally,a portion soap will be prop
err addition; or if the hair be loaded with con-
siderable amount of grease. it may be cleansed
by means of brush moistned with the spirits of
hartshorn to which equal parts or two thirds OF
soft water have been added. This will at once
combine with the oily matter existing in the hair,
forming kind of soap, and will remove them
more completely than can be effected by water
alone.
l. Some writer's strongly disapproye OF even wet
ting the halr-and muster up, we know not how
many evil consequences as likely to follow the
practice. This. is however ridiculous prejudice
no possible injury, but on the contrary much
good. will result from the frequent abluton OF the
head. 1t is even a mistaken idea into which
many have fallen, that there is danger OF catch
ing cold from this practice, unless the greatest
care be observed to prevent exposure, subse-
quently to the open air. No such fear may be
ntertained-especiaily when the practice OF
washing the hair has been commenced and con-
stantly observed from early life.
NJ. Arago, in his late voyage around the world
remarks that the South Sea Islanders. who
have fine long hair, with beautiful silky gloss.
promote its beauty by frequently washing it
We may add also, in favor of the practice the
testimony Of the very sensible author of the Hy-
eieae des Danes. who recommends it every time
that bath is taken "Nanv ladies" says this writ
er, "will perhaps. make the length of their hair
an objection. | answer thatas the most difficult
to keep clean, it is precisely this sort which re-
uuires to be washed often and carefully, and the
| bath is undoubtedly the most convenient means
of doing this Besides the finest gloss is impart-
ed by the water, provided the hair be quickly
dried and Immediately combed and brushed.
"As to the Inconvenience which mghtbe sup
posed to result from leaving the head to dry, 1t is
far from improbable that the frequent headach
complained of by females. may be traced rather
TO deficiency of moisture in the hair, by which
the comb or brush is prevented from fully detach-
ing the scales that form upon the scalp. and clog
up the pores destined to the passage OF the per-
spiration. ''-Jouraal Of Health.
saa7e5s~
I'm Irish Duel-The following description,
from the new novel of Tracy, of an Irish duel, is
humorous example of the characteristic sang
fom of genuine Hibernians in these matters:-
* Well Bait" said |, $50 your master fought
another duel lately?' The man tossed his head
and smiled He did. Sir said he, SAM a
dhroler jewel never was fought before or after. y
.sHow was that, Batt?" Why then I'll tell you,
Sir. The Masther an Misther Doody over, that
had difference about horse o the masher's
that he knocked again Misther Doody's chesnut
mare an fax if they hai they struck one another
ON the rights of it. Well, it was late at night
afther they dinln' together over at the priests
house. an so afther they going they agreed to hgh
one another in the middle of the village, an they
navln no seconds, nor nobody with 'em but me.
self. Indeed, only Miather Doody was drunk |
don't say he'd do it, for he was always very exact
about discipline, an to say the truth, funder o
the discipline than he was o. the fghtin' with a
| knowing WINK Put the masther threatened to
post him if he wouldn't do 1t that minute. So
they borried pair of bunder-pushes. and loaded
'em with slugs' an thev agreed to walk up to one
another. from one end o. the street to the other,
and to fire when they PLACED. Well, when Doc
dy walked away to his post an the night so patch
dark that YOU couldn't see a stem apast your
hand, I'll tell you wha tits now, masther. saws
| maxim up to him an whispering IN his ear,
walk away home with yourself now, an leave
him there, an, you'll have joke again Doody for
ever He made me no answer, only ga me
kick that tumbcd me in the gutther. | had no
time to say more, only made one sine, an hid
behind the pump, for fear DDody would begin to
fire unknownst. Well, it isn't long till | hear
the masther CRYING ont, Where are you. Doody,
you scoundrels Are you skulkin' any where in
a corner? Let me know. till blow your brains
out Here. YOU rascal cries Doody, 'out
frontin' YOU in the middle q the street. So they
b'azed al one another. Did YOU get it that time.
YOU scoundhrel?' cries the masther. No. you
rascal: did you:' cries Doody Il didn't you
pig says the masther. Let Us load again. So
they slept one side and loaded. Stand out
again, you tinker cries nasther, until | riddle
YOU Il am here. already, you ruiian, says
Doody. So they blazed again. WELL cries
Doody, 'dd YOU get it now The masther said
nothing. so crept out afeared. an went over an
found him sittin' upon the ground, an the gun
lying ancar him. Are you hurt, masther, says
Bait says he, with groan, Il believe we're
pair o. FOOLS Have you much pain, Sira says
/. 1t went through he shouldher.' says he IAN
lodged Inside. fear. Where's Doody" 'He
run off, says |, 'wh,a he seen yon down. 'He
wac rirbt cove tho n,aSfhar well he