The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-09-19

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The BEsr WAY TO UsT Gun CoTToN.--
Who would have imagined, when gun cot
ton was produced BY Mr.. Schonbeiu, and the
world was threatened with destruction BY
being blown up with this terrible explosive
matcrral, that within afew months il should
be discovered 10 be an excellent sypiic for
dressing cuts and wounds? But so il isl
Dissolved ia ether and applied 10 the sever
est cut, ID forms an adhesive. covering of sim
gular closeness and adhesiyeness, protects
the wound and excludes atmospheric air, or
any irritating matter, SO that the process Of
healing. lis carried on speedily and effactual-
ly; and when all Is WE'LL the "protectionist,"
having done its duty,sis removed. So also
has Dr.. Simpson, Of Edinburgh, we are IN
formed, sim arily applied TO chloroform and
gu.ta percha This mixture, in liquid con
dition, at about the consistencc of fine hon
ey, is kept in phial or bottle, and when an
accident Of The kind to which we have re-
ferred occurs. il is simply poured upon the
wound; The chloroform instantly evsporates,
and the gutta pefcha remains perfectly
flexible second skin, over the injured part,
preserving il for weeks if necessary, without
the need Of dressing, bandages, or any other
appliance, iillthere is no more occasion for
this admirable agent. When we call 10 mind
how much human pain that will thus be al.
leviated, how many cures be effected where
hitherto there has been danger aud unccr-
laiuty, and how number Of surgical opc.
raions will be simpli6ed. il may not be con-
sdered TOO much 10 rank such inventions
among among the most valuable that could
be discovered and applied fof the benefit Of
mankind Scientific American.
BE- INTELLIaExr.-True learning does
not consist in profound know ledge Of the
dead languages, or an acquaintance merely
with old authors. The lingnisi is learned
man in his way, but there are others as wei;
learned as lie, WIN know no othe, language
than their mother tongue. Knowledge alone
constitutes true leaning, and there is not a
department of science that cannot be ex-
plored by any man who can read the Eng
lish language. We have frequently heard
workinpmen complain that they were not
able 10 acquire certain kinds Of knowledge
and become acquainted with certain branch
es of science. Theie is no excuse for a
man who can read and who has time for
study. The grea, evil which wolkingmen
have TO contend against, is natural antpa-
thy TO severe reflection. II has often APP
peared 10 US, thai the faculty Of examining
turning over and over a subject in the
mind and viewing it in all its phazes--was
not 10 be acquired but inherent. We have
frequently thought this, from observing ge-
neral disinclinaiion in men Of all Glasses, to
profound investigation. But as severe ply
sical Toll without anything to render il joy
Gus, is detestcd, so is menlaltoi, if,here is
no nectar 10 sweelen the cup of the mental
Iaborcr.
We take this opportunity again to urge
upon our young subscribers aud old too, the
great benefit, yea and the sweet emotions
that are consequent, upon mastering some
useful piece OF Information, in comparison
with time wasted and misspent How sweet
i is 10 rise in the morning alter having be-
come acquainted with something useful thai
we have read the night before, in compari-
son wirh dosing over or upon the effects of
some leaden headed plot in the last new ne.
vel. We do not say that those subjects
which are named scientific are alone worthy
Of study, far from il. History, political econ
omy, passing events, and religious knowledge
are Of the utmost consequence. But we
would especially urge upon our mechanics
10 read and study works that arc practical
and sound, and 10 talk with one another
about their contents, and discuss theirmer-
lis. What IS called dry subject becomes
an interesting one when we enter into is
nerits with warmth Of feeling and desire
o master IL. aais N. fa has ~
There is no man but likes 10 be esteemed
Intelligent, and would desire to be well in-
iermed. Now, just let any man lay out the
.mbjec,s, Whatever they may be, that he de-
.ires 10 become acquainted with. aud then
lei him read, study, and talk With Others
about them, aud for a certainly he will mol
fail Of his reward. He must, however, have
perseverance, he must not lay aside his stu
lies for darkness and difficulties, but 6 he
must press onwards 10 the markfor the prize"
every step that he takes ina forward drec-