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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07

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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07

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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07
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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07

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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07
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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07
Gef4lfd,ts Qane rpsrrante.

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sntbsdt, dber1sist cine glilliOii @dsr. Die uns
tsrIu6uns til nod in SctIsm Gang unb nsus Sts
trisersien tpmmsn tdslid ans giHt.
Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07
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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07

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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07

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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07

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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07
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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07
Ghfurs Ger 111ontmorcneY Bride.
gtrIuaspn Went6enletsn.

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Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1856-05-07
stnfunft SeS odmpfers crisatd.

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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21
Lunatic Asylums of Old.

II is comparatively few years since
insanity instead of being regarded as a
fearful misfortune which we should en-
dcavor to alleviate by every means in
our power, was considered q leinous
crime, for which no punishment could be
too severe. Up to the year 1870, in
durable lunatics in France were confined
in cells six feet square, TO which air and
light were edmitted by the door alone !;
the food being introduced by sort Of
wicket. The only furniture consisted Of
narrow planks, fastened in the moist
walls, and covered with straw. At one
asylum--the SalpetFiere, in the depart
ment Of La Seine-rats found their way
into the cells, which were on the Level
with the drains, and often attacked and
severely wounded the lunatics, and some
times occasioned their death.
At some of the institutions in England
as late as 1879 the inmates we're exhib-
tied 70 the public for paoney. The ad
mission fee being two pence visitor
and no longer ago than 1900, lPnatic'
supposed 70 be under the inauanee Of the
moon were bound, chained, and even
hogged, at particular periods OF ths
moons age, in order to prevent a renewa
Of their Violence. Some German physi
clans suggested stillmore atrocious mean
Of Furnishing them. They wished 70
machinery by which q patient just arriv
ing at the asylum, and after being draw
with frightful clangor over a metal bridg
across . moat, could be suddenly raise
to the top Of q tower, and as suddenl
lowered into a dark and subterraDeou
cavern and they avowed that if ih
patient could be made TO alIight anon
snakes and serpents, il would be still BET
r ter. Another invention was . eifcnlaiin
l swing, which was recommended 70 th
profession as a 2 safe and ehectus
. remedy" and by means of which th
maniaeaI or melaneholic patient IA.
} bound on q couch or chair, was rotate
} Al various rates up to 100 gyrsiions 10
minute
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21
FEMALE DELICACY.

Above other features which adorn tho
female character, delicacy stsnds fore
most within the province Of good sense.
Not that dehe@cy which is perpetually
in quest of something TO be ashamed Of,
which makes merit of blush, and sim
pers at the false construction its own in
genuity has put upon an innocent re-
mark : this spurious kind of delicacy is
as for removes from good taste as from
feeling and good sense; bat the high
minded delicacy which maintains its pure
and undertaking walk alike amongst wo-
men and among nen--shich shrinks
from no necessary dnfy, and can speak,
when requieed, with seriousness and
Kindness Of things which it would shame
TO smile or to blush--lhat delicacy which
knows how TO eonfer a benefit without
wounding the feelings Of another, and
which understands also how and when to
receive one-that delicacy which can
give all without assumption, and which
pains no. the Epost susceptible being in
creation.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21

than six feet from the ground, | stretched
out my arms, and let myself drop in
such a way that my feet should touch the
ground first, but that ! should fall on all
fours. This calculation was the work of
a second but what time elapsed be-
fore / reached the ground / shudder now
to recall l had fallen twenty feet -
There was a quantity of mud and broken
pieces of brick and cement at the bottom
of the fosse, and against this l struck first
my knees and then my feet. The blow
was tremendous. turned round almost
mechanically, and for few moments lost
all consciousness"
On recovering from the first effects Of
the fall, the perils of his situation were
too apparent. Desperation gave ingen-
uity and strength, and at length he reach
ed the last obstacle, the butter wall that
surrounds the fortress. While he lay in
the fosse, bruised and wounded, and un.
able TO ascend, two peasants passing tc
the city helped him over the wall by let
ting down a cord, and generously con
Quoted him to place of concealment /
was quarter to six a. m. when he wa.
outside the wall, and at six the turnkey.
entered his cell and discovered his flight
The alarm soon spread over all the town
and great efforts were made to recapturt
him, large rewards being offered for tha
purpose. He was not betrayed, however
and by the aid of few noble friends h'
was safely brought beyond the reach o
the cowardly Austrian authorities.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21
THE SMITH OF RAGENBACK

In the Principally of Hohenlohe,
Laugenburg, is village called Ragen-
back, where about twenty years age the
following heart-rending but also heroic
event took place. One afternoon in the
early spring or autumn, my informant
did not exactly know which, in the tav-
ern-room of Ravenbach, several men
and women having assembled from the
village, sat at their ease, none anticipat-
ing what would happen on that eventful
day. The smith formed one of the mer-
ry company, strong, vigorous man,
with resolute countenance and daring
mein, but also with such a good-natured
smile upon his lips that every one who
saw him admired him. Every evil-dis-
posed person Stunned him, for the yali-
ent smith would allow nothing wrong in
his presence, and it was not advisable to
have anything to do With him except in
proper manner. His arms were like
bars of iron, and his fists like forge ham
mers, so that few could equal bis strength
of body.
The brave smith sat near the door
chatting with one of bis neighbors,
know not what; all at once the door
sprang open, and large dog came stag
gering into the room, a great, strong, pow
erful beast, with q ferocious, frightful
aspect, his head was hanging down and
his eyes bloodshot, his red-colored tongue
hanging half way out of his mouth, hi.
tail dropped between his legs. Thus the
ferocious beast entered the room, out oi
which there was no escape but by one
door. Scarcely had the smiths neighbor
who was bath-keeper of the place, seer
the animal, when he became DEATH,
pale, sprang up and exclaimed with
horrid voice, Good heavens, the dog i
mad!"
Then rose an outcry! The room wa
full of men and women, and the foamin,
beast stood before the only entrance n,
one could leave without passing him. IL
snapped sayagely right and left, and n,
one could pass him without being bitten
This increased the horrible confpsion.-
; All sprang up and shrank from the furi
Gus dog with agonizing countenanccs.-
Who should deliver them from him P
The smith also stood among them, and a
he saw the anguish of the people,
flashed across his mind how many of hi
happy and eontended neighbors woul
be made miserable by made dog, an
he formed a resolution, the like Of whic
!, is scarcely to be found in the history {
the human race for high-mindedness an
nobleness. Certainly his brown chee
q paled little, but his eyes sparkled wit
divine fire, gnd an elevated resolutio
) sllone from the smooth brow Of the sin
e ple-minded man.
Il Back, ali :" numbered be with h
deep, strong voice. Let no one sii
: for nc one can vanqpish the beast but
+; One victim must fall in order 10 saye a
Is and ] win be that victim, win hold Il
n brute, and whilst ] do 50, make yol
p escape" The smith had scarcely spok'
r these worde, when the dog started |
Ie wards the shrieking people. But
p went not far. /" With Gods help
er cried the smith, and be rushed upon d
ID foaping beast, seized him with an irr
re grasp, and dashed him 10 The floor.
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o, what terrible struggle followed !
The dog bit furiously upon every side in
a most frightful manner. His long teeth
tore the arms and thighs Of the hsroic
smith, but he would not let him loose
Regardless alike of the excessive pain
and the horrible death which must ensue,
he held down with an iron grasp the
swapping, biting, bowling brute until all
had escaped till all, all were rescued
and in safety. He then flung the half
strangled beast from him against the
wall, and dripping with blood and veno-
nous foam, he left the room, locking the
door after him. Some persons shot the
dog through the windows. But oh
merciful God,-what will become of the
brave, unfortunate smith?
Weeping and lamenting, the people
surround him, who had saved their live:
at the expense of his own.
Be quiet, my friends, do not weep
for me-" he said, zone must die in order
to save the others. Do not thank me
for ! have only performed my duty.
will take care that no further mischie
shall occur through me, for must Ger
tainly become mad" He went straigh
to his workshop, and selected o stronI
chain, the heaviest and frmest from hi
whole stock. He then, with his owl
hands, welded il upon his oYn limbs ant
around the anvil so firmly that no powe
on earth could break it. There" sai
he, its DONE" after silently and solemn
ly completeting the work. Now yol
are secure, and inoffensive, SO long as
live, bring me my food. The rest
leave to God; into his hands commen
my spirit"
| Nothing could save the brave smitl
neither tears, lamentations and prayer
| Madness seized him, and after nine day
he died-but truly, he died only
awake to a more beautiful and gloriol
life at the right hand of God. He die
but his memory win live from generl
ton to generation, and will be yenerate
to the end of time.
Search history through, and you vi
, iird no action more glorious and spblin
than the deed of this simple minded una
j the smith of Ragenback. 1t is easy f
D noble minds to die like Winkelreid
Martius Curtius, the highrspirited Rom'
: youlh-but to go the sacrifice with Il
certainty Of death, and moreover, beir
obliged to wait death SO awful, durir
long, fearful hours and days-that is
die not once but thousand times. Al
such death was that of the smith
Ragenback. Such sacrifice the smi
of Ragenback made in order to save |
T neighbors. May the memory ever
l sacred.-Praeticdi Christian.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21
What is the Hardest Death 2


To be shot dead disone ofihe easiest ways
of terminating life yet rapid as it is, the
body has leasure to feel and reflect. On
the first attempt by one Of the frantic al
herents of Spain to assassinate William
Prince of Orange, who took the lead in
the revolt of the Netherlands, the ball
passed through the bones of the face and
brought him to the ground. In the in
stant that proceeded stupefaction he was
was able to frame the notion that the CELL
ing of the room had fallen and crushed
him. The cannon shot which plunged
into the brain of Charles XII did not
prevent him from seizing his sword by
the hilt. The idea of an attack and the
necessity for defence, was pressed on him
by blow which We should have sup
posed too tremendous to leave an inter-
val for thought. But it by no means
follows that the iuficlion of fatal wounds
is accompanied by pang. From what
is known of the first effect Of gun shot
wounds, it is probable that the impress
. sion is rather stunning than acute. Un-
less death be immediate, the pain is vari-
ed as the nature ofthe injuries, and these
are past counting up.
But there is nothing singular in thu
dying sensation, though Lord Byron re-
marked the physiological PECULIARLY that
the expression is invariable that of Lam
gour, while in death from a stab, the coun-
tenance reflects the traits of natural char
acter, Of gentleness or ferocity TO the last
breath.
Some Of these are cases of interest, to
show with what slight disturbance life
may 60 under mortal wound, till il
finally comes TO sudden stop. A foot
> soldier at Waterloo pierced by musket
= ball in the lip, begged water of a trooper
who CHANGED TO possess . c9nteen of bees.
The wounded man drank, returned his
heartiest thanks mentioned that his reci-
' ment was near exterminated, and having
proceeded a daEen yards on bis way to
u the rear, fell to the earth, and with one
convulsiye movement of his limbs, con.
II cluded his career. Yet his voice /,
e says the trooper, who Himself tells the
D. story, gave scarcely the smallest sigr
'r Of weakness"
" Captain Basil Hall. WHO in his earley
n youth, was present at the battle of Co
e runna, has singled out, from the conclu
g sion which eonsigns to oblivion the woe
g and galaDtry of war, another instance
Q extremely similar, which occurred on tha
d occasion. An old officer who was sho
u in the head, arrived pale and faint at th.
4 temporary hospital, and begged the sur
Is geon to look at his wound, which wa,
&c pronounced mortal. "Indeed, l fear so, ;
he responded, with impeded utterance
land yet should like very much to Iiv.
longer if it we're possible He laid hi
- sword upon stone at bis side, as gently
says Hall, as if steel had been turned in
TO glass, and almost immediately sanL
dead upon the Quarterly Revier
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21

ESr A " tough subscriber 70 coun-
try paper was struck from its mail list,
because he wouldn't pay up. The de-
linqpenG's wife insisted wrathfuIIy that
I" she knew what was newspaper law
that she did-the proprietor was bound
to send the paper until all arrearages
we're paid r.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21

EB The homeliesl female in the world
may render herself more attractive, by
the exhibition Of delieacy snd refine
ment, than The pretiiest yulgarian that
ever smiled.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21

sT A man turned bis son out Of doors
lately because be wouldn't pay house
rent. a striking instance Of pay-rent~sl
affection.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21

ca There is an alchemy in a high
heart which trsnsmutes other things to
its own quality.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21

ca The way to make water taste bet
ter than champagne. is TO eat salt fish
about six hours previous to imbibing it.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-21

G. To some men it is Indispensable
to be worth money, for without il they
would be worth nothing.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-05-13

Tur Arit2y.r:r M.-This evening has been set
.,srt for the benefit Of Miss Maggie Mitchell on
witch occasion will lie presented the good old
aud substantial play of the "EIoney Moon, and
the two nc, drains of ''Satan in Paris" Miss
ai.chc!l plays Juiiana in the Honey Moon, a
character as well suited to her style Of playing
!, ifwtitten expressl;- for he.. Mr.. IIanchett
will appear as the Duke Aranza.
Mis-. Mitchell is the most fascinating little
c,eaturs that las eTer visited or city, and it is
bat natural to presume that she will be greeted
on the occasion of her benefit, with full house,
fall to ovcrilowing. ard not an empty seatinit.
No oxer;ions will be spared to make the en-
terlaiament tonight, the most complete of the
season. All the actors areperfectin their parts,
aud the pieces will 10 put on tho stage in the
best manner.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-05-13
rpn1f AsHINGTnN

=
| Nay Il.-The speech of Mr. Fuller, of Pa,
in the House, is pronounced by his friends to
! he exceedingly able. The printing of 1000
copies was subscribed for before the House adj
journc'l
M.y 12.-Iud.e Crawford gave his decision
this rlorningin the Herbert ha5e'us corpus case
Saving al.loI9z other things that in any view
I in which jury can take of the evidence in the
case under proper instructions from the Court
as to the Ia: it is quite clear that conviction
/ for murder should not take place. If the cvi-
Glencc had left roonl for debate whether tine pris
oncr was guilty of murder or mansaughter, or
was entitled to an acquittdl, although the Groud
for such a debate might have been $ ight, !
should have rcHan,lct him to prison. In re-
l5tio,l 10 the two last branches of the inquiry
Just stated namely whether the charge of man
Slaughter can be maintained, or the detendent
should be discharged, there is contradictory tes-
t:rlony and not olfyr contradictory, but utterly
irreconcil,b,e. and it is not for the Court, but
for a jury to say what part OF that testimony
1t will credit and what the weight of the evidence
which, may he adrced on trial shall be- When
matter Ct fact Is i;ivolvcd,. the Court should
bail OF remand; to discharge would be for the
Court to try and decide upon the truth OF a tact
for which person may be considered to be COM
mitted instead OF by the jury.
Thc order OF the Court is, that the prison
: or enter into recogniZance IN 10000 dollars
for his appearances at the June term of the criiii-
nai court to answer the charge OF mNRsia'lghter.
Joseph \. Perrott and James Owner entered
bond for that amount, and the prisoner was re-
leased.
The President sent TO the Senate, document
relative to the hosti.ities on the Pacific coast
Gen. Wool, ON the Goth March, says:
'srhe war on Pugets Sound viii soon be bro't
to a close, unless prevented by Gov. Stevens de-
termination to carry on the war independently
of the L. S. troops and that the same remark is
applicable to Gov Ctn1ly; aiding that these
Governors appear 10 be running race to see
who can dive deepest iato the public treasury.
In the dense forests Of Puget Sound, another
Floridawar can easily be maintaincdatan expense
Of 90 or S3o,O0O.0CD The same applies to the
mountain region.
II have no doubt could settle the contest in
. short time, il the Governors wond but with
draw froin it.
Gov Stevens says that Gen. Wool neglected
and refused to send q force to the relief of my
self and party, when known to be in Immediate
danger, and believed by those WHO are best Ca
pnble of judging !,e coming on to certain
Death anil this when he had an efficient force of
regular troops.
lie has refused to sanction an agrcementmadc
between Gen. Mason and Maj. Game for troops
to be- sent off to my assistance; and Order
e them To he diSbandcd. 1t was reserved for
Oregon volunteers to rescue us. There has
BEEN breach of faith somewhere and ask for
. full and public Investigation into the whole
matter.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-05-13

To THE ProPLE o. ONO CorSrY.-At the
commencement of the canvass for the Shcfittal-
tr Of this county, numerous citizens induced me
to anuounce.myself IS a candidate. Other gen
rcmvn. doubtless under similar circumstances,
we've also announced Recently the Know Moth
ias party have made their nomination, and it
HOW behooves all opposed to that party to unite
UPON one man, in order TO ensure success
Having. during my whole life, had deep inter
e,t in the principles and success ola party who'll
IL opposed to prescription, l noN, for the sue
ce.s Of the party opposed to the Know Moth
ins,, make the following proposition, that my
course in this canvass may he fully understood:
/ wi.! shceriully aeqriescc in the selection ofany
Rev candidate the citizens may unite upon, and
vi.t them struggle in manly and patriotic el-
frt to secure his election; but if the other can
diiat,. should decline to acccle to this PROPOSE
ton, Is candidate that has been gr"tiiied with
the warm and earnest assurances Of numerous
supporters, viii stand by them as their chosen
rau,ii late until the last shot is fired, under the
hope that the fortunes of the day may be ours
\. BEDILION.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-05-13

Nrw Srocg.-NesSrs. Berger Il Hoffman are
rss receiving one of the most complete stocks
# goods, belonging to Leather Store, ever
Lroasilt to this city Their supply of sole, up
Per. French CALI and all mamie. and kinds OF
Shoe Findings, looks to be sufficient to supply
the city trade for year to come. Mr.. Berger
la, rcturncd within few days from New York,
where his extensive acquaintance among the i'm
y.1rt,rs Of leather, enabled him to buy at the
rs-y lowest figures, and he is determined to
III II corresponding rates.