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Old Tim, Winters.

IN 1864. the cold was % intense that
tie Thames was covered with ice sixty
one inches thick. Almost all the birds
persisted.
In 1892 the cold va. 80 excessive that
the tami>hed wolves entered Vienna and
attacked beasts and even men. Many
people in Germany were frnzer 10 death
in 1896, and the winters Of 1897 and
1899 were nearly as bad.
In 1909 occurred that famous winter
called, by distinction. the cold winter :
All the rivers and lakes were frozen, and
even the sea for several miles from the
shore. The ground was frozen nine feet
deep. Birds and beasts were struck
dead in the fields, aud men perished by
thousands IN their houses. In the south
of France the wine plantations were
mos, all destroyed; nor have they ye, re-
covered from that fatal disaster. The
Adriatic sea was frozen. and even the
Mediterranean near Grnoa, and the ci,ron
and orange groves suffered extrem-ly ly in
the finest parts OF Italy.
In l7l6 the winter was so intense that
the people Travelled across the straits from
Copenhagen to the province OF Senia, in
Sweden.
In 1926, in Scotland, mnlli,udes Of cat
tie and sheep were hurled IN The snow.
In l74O the winter was scarcely infe.
rior 10 ,la, o: 1909. The snow lay ten
fee, deep in Spain and Portugal. The
Zuyder Zee was frozen over, and thou.
sands OF people went over it. And the
lakes in England froze.
In l744 the winter was very cold
Snow fell in Portugal TO the depth Of %
fee, on level.
IL 1854 and 1855 the winters were
very severe and cold. II England. the
strongest ale, exposed 10 the air in a glass,
was covered in fifteen minutes, with ice
one eighth Of an inch thick.
In I'LL the Elbe was frozen to the
bottom.
III l776 the Danub. bore ice five reer
deep b-l"w Vienna. Vast numbers Of
the feathered and tinnv tribes peri>hed.
The winters Of lz74-5 were uncom-
monty severe. The little Belt was frozen
over.
From 1900 to 1912 also, winters were
remarkably cold. particularly the latter,
in Russia, which proved so disastrous
10 the French Army.
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The Lowell, Mass, Courier publishe,

The Lowell. Mass, Courier publishes
table Of statistics, showing the number
Of hands discharged from :he various
corporations in tha. city, the number OF
looms stopped and the decrease in the
monthly payments the present year. II
appears that in nine manufactures 2,37S
hands have been discharged, 2,272 looms
have stopped, and the decrease in the
monthly pay ments amount TO $33, ,404 56.
In addition 10 this, the Machine Shop
Company. at Lvwell. has discharged since
l848, 286 men, whose monthly pay at 81
per day, would amoun. 10 Sc. 864 giving
a total falling of in the monthly payments
Of the several companies, Of $4O, ,26S 56.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

A IuRvMAN!-At a recent quarter
session, held in one Of the counties of
England, girl with child in her arms
was indicted for stealing some sugar
The case was clear and plain. and the
foreman Of the jury returned verdict Of
gnilty, with strong Recommendation to
mercy! The chairman, rather unadvised.
ly, begged to ask "upon what ground
as reasons are not always very satisfao.
tory with gentlemen Of the petit jury
when from the other end Of the row nr
inmpe hero, and said, Because sir We
don't think she done it," The poor
chairman sat in amazement. and the Cour,
in roar Of laughter. Nothing like .
unanimous jury"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

The GLoRY TO BE REvEALEp.-Dr
Arnold very strikingly remarks, MEN
forget what they were in their youth, or
at best only partially remember II; it is
hard even for those whose memories are
strongest and lively, to put themselves
exactly into the same position in which
they stood as boys; they can scarcely
fancy that there was once time when
they cared so much for pleasures and
troubles which now seem so trifling.-
And il may be, that il we rise. hereafter
to angels sts,ure; if wisdom be ours
such as we dream not Of if, being count.
ed worthy TO know God as he is, the
poorness Of all created pleasures shall bs
revealed TO us, flashing upon our un-
created spirits like light-it may be that
we shall then feel it as hard to fancy how
we could have cared for what we now
deem most important how tweoty years,
more or less. taken from this span Of our
earthly life; now being parted for few
years, more or less, from those dear
friends with whom We are now united
forever-how this conld have seemed Of
any importance TO beings born for immor-
tality. II is quite reasonable TO suppose
that the interests OF manhood will heresS-
ter appear TO us jus, as Insignificant /; I
ought rather to say ten thousand times
more SO, than the interests Of our boyi.h
years seem 10 us now"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

Tisi Of Jenny Lind to the Biind.--A
week or two since, in company with a
few friends, Jenny Lind visited the Asy-
lum for the Blind in New York. Her
intention wa. entirely unknown TO the
Superintendent, and after few minutes
conversation with bin, she expressed the
qualification it would afford her, to sing
two or three songs for the entertainment
of the pupils. They were soon assembled,
and manifested the most joyful surprise
when they understood the reason of CAL
ling them together. Miss Lind then
took her seat at the piano and sang three
or four Of her choicest songs, including
her celebrated Bird Song. The glowing
coun,enances and happy smiles Of the
listeners. showed how much they were
delighted. After the singing was finish
ed, the pupils crowded around Jenny, and
she took them by the hand and spoke 10
them cheering words. One little girl,
about l6. urged her way modestly through
the crowd of her companions, and said,
ioking,y, that she wanted to see Jenny
Lind. Miss Lind took hold Of her deli.
cate little hand, and said. "P"or thing,
wish you could see the sky" "Oh!''
said the little girl, II shall see that in
heaven, and I shall see you there, too. y
But" said Miss Lind. "you may have q
much higher place there than J." The
ready response, though confused and
rather inarticuiste, Of the little girl, i'm
ported that none but angels would occup,
higher seat. in heaven than A'iss Lind.
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I He DYIN YEAR.

bY CokNEL,A HUNTNoToN.
Hush-hushi the year is dying
Hark! through old forests dim
The wailing winds are sighinR
Their requiem over him
In quiet, deep and holy,
He sinks to his repose;
And languialy and slowly
His weary eyelids close.
Now some with fearful sadness.
The parting year review;
While others hail with gladness,
TIE advent OF the ner,
In glad young hearts are yelling
Fresh fountains Of delight,
In mnny festive dwelling
The Christmas fires are bright;
And stricken ones are weeping
Beside the darkened hearth,
Ger loved and lost ones sleeping
Low IN the tranquil earth
Stian iange-strange-wha hat bitter hlipht;nr-
What deeds to startic thought
Wild. wonderful, exciting,
One short. sad year hath wrought!
While we stir the dust of ages,
Times dreamy realms explore
Speil out from mou,dering pages,
Their quantity written lore
'Twere well tn bind this lesson,
For profit nn the heart,
ssMen only live To hasten
Like shadows to DEPARTS
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A Swarm of Recs worth hDr;uo

patent, u praycrfnl, humble, y mild,
wise as Solon. meek as a chiia:
stuiious. thoushtful, b loving, y kind:
sure you wake matter >ubs"rvient to mind.
cautious, prudent, D ttuStful. B true,
courteous t. all men, D friendly with f.w.
temperate in argument, pleasure and wine,
careful If conduct. of money. OF time.
cheerful. d grateful. 3 hopeful, p firm,
peaceful, benevolent. willing to lnarn;
courageous. B gentle. b liberal. Just.
aspiring. humble. because thou art dust;
penienf. circumspect. sonna in the faith,
active. devoted; B faithful till death.
honest, d hriy, transparent. and pure;
dependent, D rist-iike; and you'll be secure
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DIssRAcErUL AFFAIR At MECHANICS
HALL.--A buifo performance, mot put dow n
in the bills, and which created more ".en-
sarion" than the grimaees on the stage look
place at Mechanics Hall on Saturday af-
teruoon. II seems that certain Kate Has
tings, a woman of about 40 years of age,
and Of the Lola Monies type in manners
and reputation, encountered i'm the ve>ti-
bule OF the hall certain Miss Webster, of
similar age, character and temperament,
with whom she was al feud. Miss Hast
ings espying Miss Webster in the passage
way as the audience were dispensing,
marched up TO her, just as John Graham
walked up TO Bennett, and floored hrr with
blow. Miss Webster, beirg more of a
man than Bennett, did moi remain passive
under this treatment. Instead of Logging
for mercy, like the editor OF the Herald,
she sprang to her feet like giant refresh
cd, and drawing from the folds Of her dress
a stout cowhide, seized Miss Kate by the
hair with one hand, and commenced thrash
ing her with the other. For a5out two
minnes the leather was laid on with great
vivacity. and the exercises would have
been protracted some time longer but for
The interference of the pulice. The COM
baiants having been separated,it was found
that Miss Kate had suffered considerably
in her top hamper, the dashing bonnet she
bad worn having been torn TO ahreds, one
of which remained as a trophy in the hands
of Miss Webster. Both Ladies were per-
mitted 10 retire from the scene " ihont mo-
lesiation. and 50 ended the battle Of Hast
ings.-.N Welcoming Star.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

A sporting gentleman passing by .
house, observed on q door the separate
names Of physician and surgeon. and ia
cetiously remarked that the circumstances
put him in mind Of double. barrelled gun,
for If ons missed the other was sure "a kill.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

The Springfield, (Mas>.,) Republican
tells what would he pretty good .i"ry, If
rue. The Republican says thai the first
time Jenny Lind appeared al the ladies' or
dinary at the Irving House, she wore no
comb. The next day. determined moi to
be singular, Jenny wore comb. II was
the only one TO be seen! The ladies', anx.
ious to compliment Mile Lind, all appear
ed with their hair dressed as her's had been
dressed the day befure.-.N Y. Star.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

The number Of passengers which ar.
rived at New York from foreign ports
during the month Of October was 26 1886,
being an increase of $3.50 on TIE oovres-
2cnding month of lS49.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

The New Y. Express has letter from
San Juan stating that new route has been
explored from Lake Nicaragua TO the Pa
cific. The engineers pronounce the route
practicable and desirable for canal, and
the entire distance from the lake 10 the o.
cean is only twelve miles.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

A THRILLING ScESE.-The tiger scene
described below. occurred at Toronto .
few days since:-
An affair occurred at our exhibition on
Tuesday last, Of the most intensely ex-
citing and terrific description. and which,
bu, for the intrepidity, daring. and pre-
sence of mind Of Van Amburgh, would
certainly have resulted in the horrible
death of our old friend Signor Hydr~lgo.
The circumstances were rs follows AT
about 9 o'clock, Hydralgo went into
cage in which had been placed our largest
Panther, the Bengal Tiger, the African
Lioness, the spotted Leopard, Cougar.
and a Hyena. The exhibition proceed
ed under his control, and the audience
seemed 10 he delighted and interested At
the daring of the " ramer.' -...-..
The performance had progressed very
nearly 10 its close, when, from some un-
accountable cause, the Tiger became
snIky, and refused to leap. He struck
him with whip. which so enraged the
furiors beast, that breaking through oil
discipline, and will, ore bound and yell
of fury that terrified the audience, he
rusheu upon IiyuiaiSo ana OTought him 10
the floor Of the cage, He could do no'h-
ing-he had lost all control over the brute.
Everything was in confusion, women
tainted, others screamed i'm terror. child
rem cried, and the men seemed paraly zed.
II would have been all up with poor H.,
had not Van Amburgh, who was on the
other side of the arena, rushed 10 the SPOT
in an instant he was iD the cage, aud in
less time than il takes me 10 write il, he
had the enraget animal under his feet in
periec, sutjrc'ion, and released his friend
from his periious situation, fortunately
more frightened than hurt. Van Am
burgh's presence Of mind, his courage and
in'repidi,y, are deserving Of all praise,
which he received in three hearty cheers
| from the audience. For the time il lasted
about two or three minuies-it Was the
most exciting scene ever Witnessed"
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REMovAL.--Gen. Fletcher, Indian SUBJ
Agent among the Winnebagoes, has been
removed, and Mr. Freddy Of N. Y. has
been appointed in his stead.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

EVACUATION DAY.-There will be a
grand military parade to-day, by order of
Brigadier General Storms. in commemora-
tion Of the evacuation Of New York by the
British forces under Sir Guy Carleton, Sc
venty-three years ago, this 25th Novem-
ber. The first brigade, New York State
militia, will form in line al the Washing
ton Parade Ground at A. NJ, and march
by the B'wery route 10 the Park, where
they will give the Mayor and Common
Council the marching salute. The troops
will then proceed up Broadway TO Union
Square and dismiss. The veteran corps
of 1912 will fire salute al the Battery al,
sunrise, and hoist the national flag. They
will perform the latter duty more readily
than the old Continentalers did on the 25ih
Of November. 1888 3-inasmuch as the flag
staff will not be 'slushed and the haliards
cut, as they were by the orders of that
mean fellow, Sir Guy Carleton, when he
left the Cross of St George flying on the
same spot. at the date aloresaid.-.N. Y.
Morning Star, .Nou. 25.
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We lesR from the annual messase Of
the Governor Of kentucky. that the pub
lie Ieis .tz< Sta.a /. 81 .n47 ,637 81.
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The present number of Post-mi.tresses
in the United States is eighty -one.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12

There are 2O6 blind, and 27S deaf and
dumh psrson. in Ken.uky.
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Conn. P1r rsOms &, 90.

).ALE1S in Dfy fsosis. Groceries, Boots and
NJ s''es Qae en's re,Giass, Nails. P,ints. s.oils,
\. NJ. aaa Caps, etc, Jefferson street, Burlington.
!. ..sss.:. s. ee'., $780,, IT, eo.s. san:"'''
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sAAatNLIN y. D. RAND.
~. V Cha sss bcs1is 4 co...
II .t.ERS IN Lpm'er, Shingles. Laths and square
:, t,m'er. n. l.fice near Rand's Pork House.
burlington, au, a.,as
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pWu0H. LYMAN COO
prugh & Cook.

lUHoLEsALE and Retail callers in Iron. Stoves,
W Cuttings. Hollow Ware. ETC.. .et-. Also, Man.
Istarers of Tin, copper and Sheet Iron Ware,
lAKson street, Barlington, Iowa.
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dents of the Academy board, under the immediate
charge of the Principal and his Assistants and all
its exercises are conducted a system OF its own,
uninterrupted by the interests operations of the
other department The furniture OF the study
rooms and dormitories has been chosen with pecu-
liar reference to comfort and convenience for study;
and no expense has been spared in providing the
apparatus necessary TO render the means of nstruc-
ton complete; giving TO Newark Academy facili-
ties for private study and comfortable accommoda
ton of students, fully equal to those afforded by
many Of our colleges.
From its intimate relation TO the College, students
OF the Academy enjoy many advantages not gen
orally obtained at institutions of this kind Those
who wish TO pursue some particular branch which
falls more properly within the College course, may
be admitted 10 recite in any Of the College classes
Students also Of proper age and discretion, by re.
commentator Of the Principal, and permission Of
the Faculty, may enjoy the use Of the College La
brary without additional charge. Admission also
may be had to the Lectures, and such other privi-
eges Of the College as can be prohtably enjoyed
by academical students.
The charge for Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Light,
&c, with tuition in English, Latin, and Greek Is
seventy dollars for the Summer Session, and sew
enty five for the Winter Session The only extras
one dollar per session for incidental expenses,
and fee Of eight dollars for Modern Languages,
and fee of five dollars for Drawing, from those
who enter these classes. The sessions and vaca-
tons of the Preparatory Department are the same
as those Of the College,
Rev. MATTHEW MEIGS, A. M,
President of Delaware College.
NEWARK, Delaware. Sept l3-
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NAVY SUPPLIES UNDER BUREAU OF
YARDS AND DOCKS.

NAVY AGENTS OFFICE. !
WASHINGTON, October T., 1850.
CEALED PROPOSALS. in duplicate for each
- class, endorsed " Proposals for Class No. --,
for the Navy Yard at Washington will be re-
ceved at this Office until II o'clock, m, on the LIST
day Of November next, for furnishing and deliv
ering upon the wharf, at such other place within
the yard may be directed by the commandant,
the materials and articles hereinafter specified.
Glass No. l.--Bricks.
100, 900 best arch brick
5il 900 best hard red brick
1850 best Berry's premium fire brick
$500 best Mount Savage do
100 900 of the hard red brick to be delivered by
the 18th of November, and the balance by the lst Of
March next The Mount Savage brick to be de-
livered by the LIST December, and the arch and Ber
rys premium fire brick to be delivered by the lat
of March next.
Glass No 2.-.Stone.
375 perch best blue large building stone
$50 running cut grantesteps,o H. rise, III step
by feet in length each
The building stone to be delivered by the 10th
November and the cut granite by the lst of March
next.
Glass No. 3-OaL Timber and Lumber.
o. white oak piles, each 20 it. long and II in square
II do butts Is do to square in.
at butt for cart tongues
500 superficial feet l-inch white oak boards.
The white oak boards to be delivered by the 18th
November, and the piles and butts by the lst of
March next.
Class No. 4.-Hhite and Tctlo,c Pine Boards.
Go be delivered by the 10Th December next)
$4,000 superficial #. in. prime white pine boards,
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give satisfactory security TO the Department wilhln
ten days after the reception OF this bid; ana In case
of failure to enter into such contract and give suon
the difference between the sums hidden by me,
Cor us,) and the sum which the United States may
be obliged to pay for the same articles"
Each and every bid must also be accompanies
with guaranty in the following form, TO be signed
by one more responsible persons, whose gum
cheney must be certified by some one who 10 kAown
to the Department, either personally or by his oni
cial position.
al (or we) hereby guaranty that --, the
above bidder, will comply with the terms Of the ad-
vertisement for proposals for Indian goods dated
September 25, 1880 if the contract should be award,
ed to him. and enter into bond for the execution Ok
the same within the time prescribed"
II. 81
r.. ST.
THE contracts Of former years are open Tor the
inspection Of bidders. l.. LEA,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Sept 26--3tawtNov. 2
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Bv late reorganization Of this department Of
Delaware College, the Boardoi Trustee have taken
,qs.sprcy 10 place IL upon new ana improved
.,,,r.stion. and 10 endow il with advantages poe
.f ~ 10, siriilar institutions In the country
Inc Academy, heretofore merged IN the C4hege,
and Of course subjected 70 all the e'l's Nl.h nav
f,r.r tr1cnts in the same building, and undcf ,''
INC Government, now enjoys the privilege OF a
rglsraio establishment without losing those Wmch
result from is relation 20 The College P,,9VPcI'
s7r firturos ola complete boarding establishment,
f. 80, erected and furnished, in which the stu
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RAyENscRoFr COLLEGE,


Under the control Of Bishop Ofey and Contention Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church.
rJ'HE next session will begin ON the first Monday
i in September. Professor MCLEOD Is head OF
the household and will fully carry out the plans
by which il is proposed to make quiet, refined,
and afiectionate home-circe, promotive alike OF
moral, mental, and physical culture. In the study
hall and the play ground, in the dormitorics, at
table and in the parlOr, constant attention will
be paid TO the habits and manners of the students;
and pains will be spared to supply as far "a pos
sible, all the tender offices of parent.
TERMS.
Boarding, lodging, washing, mending, fuel,
lights and tuition in all the classcs English, Ma
thematical and Classical, Modern Languages, &c,
$3.50 year, payable half-ycarly in advance, ono
half the fret of September, and one-half on the
first of February.
Pupils may be entered at any time, and will be
harged accordingly.
Vacaton-the months of July and August.
r. Rev JAs " CTEv ~. y President.
arDrE" ?. FOtt eco. hslWco1 M~'r3 oa.
- 80 Nt.At.r, esn.. ConnlNis, 70.
Cow D. ~. tuSs.lv, NFbN-,d Rector -.
go, rruR'ccs
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cARUsr's sALooN-DANorNe ACADEMY.

CAhUSl has the honor 10 inform his former
IL. pupils and the Ladies and Gentlemen OF
Washington and vicinity, that hs Dancing Acad-
envy will be rc-opcned on Tuesday, the LIST OF DC
tober, inst.
L. &. is now prepared TO give lessons in all the
latest and most fashionable dances which have been
introduced since the last season.
Subscription Book for the entrance of Ladies
and Gentlemen il opened at the Saloon.
For hours of instruction, terms, &c, apply at tho
Saloon.
Private lessons given Academies and extra
classes attended to. The Saloon is in complete re-
pair, welt i ghted with gas, and will be rented on
moderate terms for Concerts or Exhibitions.
Sept 3 Intel Il Unionl