The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1855-03-09
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ureiy III cfrOr. IL WOUiu De nearer rlgnL TO
say, StctrUe a fever. We believe there are !
comparatively few Of the common ailngs
which may not be entirely. overcome by at
tention to diet, Take cold for example,
BY improper exposure to inequalities ofl
temperature the system becomes disarranged
and the different functions of the body are
performed imperfcctly. The circulation of
the blood, especially, is disturbed; usual Sc
cretions do not 90 on; headache and gencr-
al dullness throughout the system. are ex-
perienced and unless a reaction takes place,
local inflammation of the throat, lungs, &C.,
anda partial OF general feoer is the result.
+. Now, to "feed' the stomach, and thus add
more material to tie already overloaded
blood is the worst thing that can be DONE
On the contrary, let the diet and drinks be
greatly or entirely diminished, and give the
blood an opportunity to throw off the super
abundant matters Avoid wet or cold feet,
and sudden changes of temperature, and one
or two nights sleep with an empty stomach,
under double supply of bedding, will gen.
orally cure an ordinary cold, The same
means, persevered in will "break up" almost
any cold, however severe. There is nothing
better for Il cold han thoroughly soaking the
feet in hot water just before going into
an extra warm bed. .----sI. .s ..
ing cold" 1t is generally thought that a
cold is taken by changing from warm to a
cold atmosphere. This is hardly SO. A cold
is more Che result of irequqHty of tempera-
ture in Different parts ofthe body. A person
may go from warm bed and plunge
naked into n snowbank, and not take cold,
and yet become quite sick from merely hold
ing one arm in warm, and the other in cold
water. The body may be warmly clothed,
and yet a cold oe taken by having the feet
wet, or a slight current of air blowing upon
an arm, or upon the head or neck. So a per-
son may take cold by the side of u blazing
fire, because the draft toward the chimney
Goals that part Of the body away from the
fire. One part of the body being clothed
warmer than anotheIpart, will disturb the
circulation of the blood, and induce som"
form Of disease classod uuder the genera
name Of "coId."
One of the most common sources 0fa cold
is getting a Potrt ot tho clothing wet, and
thus cooling that part Of the body below the
general temperature of tho system. On the
contrary, person may be entirely drcnchcd
with rain, and by drying the clothes uniform.
ly, or changing them entirely, no difficulty |
will be experienced. Let it be kept in mind
that the greatest danger OF, Catching cold" !
Is from an ;aeq~0iity Cf W0rnsth IN GtGtrentI
parts Tic Jo!y.-1mericam AgricultWrist.
TIE ORNAMENr OF 4 WEEK AND Qu1Er
SrIRIr.-ITis anatural desire to be pleasing to
Others, says the Albany Excelsior and there
fore many are the efforts made to decorate tn
human form in such II manner as to gain the
admiration, and how many forget the ornae
meDt Of Il meek and quiet spirit"
However attractive may be the external
appearance Of an individual, without this
precious jewel The attire is imperfect Meek
ness is asvirtuc which is ever admired by the
good, adds rich lu,trc to the character Of
all. Who does not love II gent!eneSs of spir-
it, especially when combined with youth and
beauty! One who quietly performs the will
of Heaven, and seeks not the applause of the.E
world, unostcntatiously y proves Il blessing
to all with whom he associates, is IN object
worthy OF our highest commendation. But
the most conclusive reason for desiring this
ornament Is that III the sight of God it is of
great price. .... -....
1t gains the appreciation Of the King Of
kings and it is one which will throw its
charms around the scenes of Fetcmity
When five could gain The favor of our IIeav- !
enly Father, and the good on earth, we must
have this gem sparkling bright in the midst
of other cXcellencies. p. ..- ......
We love the quiet ones Of earth, Do.
Who move in virtues path, I
No n,ber being earth can Loast,
No purer ones it hath: .. D..
Than they who seek to do no i'll, .I-
But are cosIformed to ,Iesis will--ELI2A
TnE EGTPTiAN DouRRA.-B Bayard Tay-
Ier tins describes this Interesting article |
''The appearance IS very much like broom
corn, but instead Of along, loose paniele Of
rcd seeds, is topped, by II compact cone Of
grains, smaller than; that of maize,but resem-
bling them in form and taste. The stalks /
are from ten to fifteen feet high, and the
heals frequently contain as much substance !
as two ears OF maize. 1t is PLANTED in close
rows, aid whenripeis cut By tine baud with I
a short sickle, after which the hesls arc tt
ken of aud threshed separately. The grain +
Is fed TO liosses,. dohkeys and fowls, and in
upper Egypt is used almost universally for
bread. 1t IS, OF course, very ilnperfeetlyi
gFounds aud ..unbolted, and the bread is
coarse and dark, though nourisllipg IN The