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Eastern times., 1856-02-21
Matrimonial Horns.
A CURIOUS EASTERN CUSTOM.

A-AN-'
Putnam's Monthly for November has very
pleasant article, entitled Notes on Syria
We take from i, The following description of
fashion in dress among the Syrian women,
which the writer offsets against the stove-pipe
hats so much in vogue among the gentleman
of this civilized land:
But there is one article of fashionable cos
tune in Mount Lebanon, more useless and
very near as ugly as beaver. On her bridal
night, a girl Of the mountain is cumbrously
harnessed with something that, for want Of a
better name, may be called horn. To take
horn on such occasion is no great novelty to
be sure; but the odditv of it here consists in
its being put upon instead of into the head
1t is monstrous tube, about sixteen inches in
length, rudely chased and fretted, usully Of
silver, but sometimes of brass, or even dried
dough, and sometimes, too, of gold, set with
rubles. |. is fastened TO the upper part of the
forehead by means of small cushion, and a
number Of silk cords which pass under the
chin and nterlace with the hair 1t projects
forward at an angle of about sixty degrees,
and its fatiguing weight is balanced by three
or four huge tassels of silk and silver, which
pendulate behind A veil is thrown over its
pinnacle, and hangs there, to use comparison
Of the Slick family, like shirt oB a bean pole.
Wherever she goes, whatever she does, the
matron of Mount Lebanon must wear her horn.
She visits in it, works in it; and worst OF all,
sleeps in it. This last circumstance is terrlfy-
ing, and leads me 10 hope that my own coun-
try woman will never Adopt the fashion
What an unpleasant circumstance to be bruised
and goared in ones slumbers by the antler of
restless wife How man would be surprised,
to wake up for the first time with the end of
one of these ponderous cones in his eye! tt
is wonder to me that any Syrian babies sur
vive sleeping with their mothers. Perhaps,
indeed, this is the reason why Arab infancy is
so cautiously swahed and guarded by seven
fold armor OF bandages. En- point of fact, the
men often grumble, and seek 10 divest their
spouse Of such costly and annoying decora-
ton. Fhe war of 1910 helped them wonder
fully TO this end, although in way that was
very disturbing to their nerves and purses
As the Druzes whipped the Maronites on al
most every battle, they had large opportuni-
ties for plundering the Maronite districts,
which they improved with great zeal and faith
fulness. And wherever they met married
woman, they iooald have her horn as. SOU
venir of the interview. In short, horns be-
came such uncertain property, that most Peo-
| pie put them into concealment, and only en-
| joyed them in private. AZ sort Of interregnum
thus ensued. and continued SO long that the
traditional influence Of the custom became sad
ly diiapidated. At the end of the war, horns
went up again, like stocks, but diminished in
number, and much weakened in popularity.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21
NO.. Sc.


why, you wouldn't be more struck if told
yon TO go to pot =
Boniface did as he was commanded the
great brass kettle was placed in The middle of
the floor, lis bottom np-as black, sooiy, and
smoky as chimney-back. The landlord got
into his bar, and looked on with his eyes as big
as saucers.
You don't want no hot water nor nothin', to
take off the bristles on crtter, do Won.
Squirrel said the landlord, the preparation
looking little too much like hog-kling.-
the old woman's gone 10 bed, and the wells
dry
Now go into the barn and bring the biggest
cockere you've got
'Whew You don't want TO bile him, do
you he's tough one. | can swear, squire.
he didn't steal the watch. The old rooster
watch.
Go along, or | won't detect the thief
Boniface went TO the barn and soon returned
with tremendous fat rooster, cacklng all the
way like mad
Now put him under the kettle and blow the
light OUT
The old rooster was tRurst under the inver-
ted kettle and The lamp blown out.
Now, gentlemen, don't suppose the thief
is in the comprny, bnt if he is, the old rooster
will crow when the offender touches the bot
tom Of the kettle with his hands. Walk round
in circle, and the cock will make known the
watch s,ealer. The nnoceu, needn't be afraid,
you know
The company, then, 10 humor hin, and car
ry out the joke, walked round the keete in the
dark for three or four minutes.
'All dunc, gentleInenl
All done = was the cry where's your
growing! We heard no cock-a-doole-doo
Bring Us light
A light was brought as ordered.
Now hold up your hands, good folks
They were of course black, from coming in
contact with the SCOT Of the kettle.
'AIl up''
All up! was Tue response.
'A-ll-don't know here's one fellow
who hasn't held up his hand. All, ha, my old
hoy-le's take peep at your paws.
! They were examined, and they were not
black like those Of the rest Of the company.
You'll find your watch about him.
search
And so it proved. This fellow, not being
aware, any more than the rest, Of the trap that
was set for the discovery Of the thief, had kept
aloof from the kettle, lest when he touched il,
the growing of the rooster should proclaim him
as thief As the hands of all the others we're
blackene1, the whiteness Of his own showed of
course that he had not dared touch the old brass
kettle, and that he was the offender. He jump
ed from the frying pan into the fire, and was
lodged in as uncomfortable place as tiiher-
10 wit-the Jail.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21
ARevolutionary Incident.

Daring the retreat from the city Of New
York, on the 18th of September: l776, Greene,
a, the head Of small detachment, was riding
Up the middle road, towards Harlem Heights
where the American army was to unite. An
artillery carriage. without the gun, came rap
idly along the road, when Greene ordered the
driver TO stop.
Where is your piece of cannon 4 said
Greene sternly.
Please you, General, the British were so
close behind me, that | thought it best 10
leave the gun, 10 save myself, the men and
horses
Face right about Z said Greene, 'or will
run you through = drawing his sword at the
same time. The man could do nothing but
obey.
Nav, gentlemen he continued, let Us re-
cover the gun
They rode back as fast as possible, found the
cannon, hrass six-pounder, placed il on it's
carriage, and in the face of the British troops,
then advancing, successfully escaped. This
shows. IN measure, the decision and charac-
ter Of Greene. ne.-Mornins Star.
Said the second wife of the witty Judge s.,
in reproachful way, as the horse was draw.
ing them up hill, my father always walks up
the hills so did my first wife, was there
ply There, said Mrs. s., giving him some
triie,' THAT is in return for your abuse
Yes slid he, you are like the. sandal tree.
it down. Then you il,endsto, kill me, DO,
you When do you. mean to do III MOT
till you are good think you can have
better security for your life.' s'
Eastern times., 1856-02-21

own peope-aged men, sachems, chiefs and
warriors, and little children.
Eastern times., 1856-02-21
MisteIlanp.
Frontier Perils in Early Times.

Extract from the Biography of the late Senator Lewis
Linn, Of Missouri, soon to be published.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
FREMONT AND DAYTON CENTRAL UNION

We Inadvertently omitted to state in our re port Of the
Mass Meeting Of Republicans at Stuyvesant Institute
On Tuesday evening, that tina. building was brilliantly
Illuminated in honor Of the visit Of Gov. King, and
the noble triumph Of RepubEcansm in the Empire
State 1t is estimated that several thousand were IN
able to obtain admission, owing to the great crowd
Gov. Kings reception Of the most enthusiastic
character Hundreds pressed around him at the close
Of his address, and the shaking of hands continued for
long time, while cheer followed cheer until he had
fairly reached the Metropolitan Hotel. There, BY in.
vitaton Of Mr.. Leland, he partook of an excellent
supper in company with the President and officers of
the Young Mems Fremont and Dayton Central Union.
After the edibles had been well cared for, B. F. Ma
nene, esq, proposed the health Of His Excellency,
our Republican Governor, John A. King which was
received with hearty cheers. Gov King responded
briefly and feelingly abiding TO the energy displayed
by the Young Men in the past well-fought campaign,
and his confidence in their future efforts for liberty
Dir. r. c. Mccormick, jr., proposed the health and
happiness of Col. JoHS CHARLES Fremont, the
peoples choice for 1850 adding that the young men
of the country would proudly cling to the gallant leader
wac had elready fought noby for Freedom and the
Right.
~ Our standard bearer, then.
Free speech, Free Soil, Free Press Free Mrn,
Fremont and VICTORY"
Several rounds Of enthusiastic cheers greeted this
sentiment, and appropriate response made by Mr..
Maniene:
Mr.. G. T. Rodgers gave:
The Health Of George Walidm Curtis. e'q.-Every inch
Mr.. w. II. Mooney responded amid cheers for the
gallant Howadii.
Mr. Cephas BraiDerd gave:
The Neo England St0te'-United for Washington Fremont
Richard Warren, esq, made an eloquent response.
Mr.. Mooney gave:
Art-The Child Of Freedom.
Calling on Mr.. Hicks the distinguished artist to re-
spopd which he did briefly and happily.
Mr. Warren gave:
Various other sentiments were given. We only note
the following:
BY Mr.. Mccormick:
pow foul weeds of Slavery and harrow in the pure seed
Of Freedom
By MI Mooney:
Ohio--wortby of Sam. Galloway and Salmon P. Chase
BY George &. Baker, esq, President of the Flush
ing Club:
The Young Mems Fremont and yon Central Uaon Of
Yo,kEmnenty efficient IN the past Msy continue
in the future and finally result in complete success
BY MI. Edgar
Not subdued."
The festivities were continued to a late hour VIII en-
with three cheers for Gov. King and three for Fremont
the company broke up. large party accompany the
Governor to the residence of his nephew, james G.
King, etq, in twenty-frst street, where, with nine
cheers, they left him to repose. The Young Men are
Justly proud of John A. King. We predict that he
will make Governor in every way worthy Of the En-
pire State He has always been true to Freedom and
the Rights of the People.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13

ONE OF THE REPUBLICAN, VoTERs.--A case has
just TO our knowledge OF man that fought with
Washington himself in the war of patriots that shook
of the yoke of tyrans, and who for that act has been
pensoned by his grateful country in the jast and
full sum OF eight dollars month-ninety-sx dollars
vear--who has had the black pgratitude-" Black Re-
publican iDratitude-to vote against the squire De.
mocracy" Of the country--against the democratic
doctrine of making all men free and equal" by ex-
tending the right to make and hold slaves. Yes it is
very fact that "pensoner of the Government did
cast his vote at the late election for that terrible jesuit
and great enemy of his country, John c. Fremont.
And this act of almost treason was done in the State Of
New.York in the County of Essex in the town o Mo
rab by man in sound health for his years. and in
full possession of his mental faculties. Think of that
q We guardians of the United States Treasury, and
cut off his pension for he is Revolutionary pen
siouer who believes and dares TO say that "revolu'
tons never 60 backward
"Jobp. said he, ais this lection morning. " Yes,
grandfather; are you going to vote ~ Yes, am l
have not voted for several years but am going to
vote TODAY. I have read in The TRIBUNE OF the
inheritance of one vote and the duty in this crisis oil
all men to vote and am going to do that duty. IL
il the last time that shall have an opportunity TO
record my name against tyranny, and IN iavor OF
the glorious Republican principles that have fought
for in two war;. 1 am ninetyfve years old, and
must vote for my candidate fer President to-day or
never So hitch up the wagon, and | will 60 with
YOU, boys, ard fire one more gun for freedom.
So he did. lie got into the wagon with little as
sistance-rode two mles--got out and walked up to
the voting place, while of oustretchcd hands
would, if necessary, have given their strength to
tain him, and each would have felt proud Of the honor
Of handing him Republican ticket; and it was
his presence lent degree of glory to the cause he
came TO support
Approaching the judges, he said, Sir, want 10
vote
"Nhat name'"
'.Jthn Titus; and if You doubtas some of the das-
tards and tories of the country have of the man vote
for-that am an American citizen, 90 box upon the
army rolls Of my country There goes my last ballot
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13

THE OLDEST FRinosrIR.-Capt. Jacob Hurd OF
Middle Haddam, Conn.,, a pensoner for services Ill
the War Of l776, and having twice voted for
George Washington for President, again voted at
the late election for the Pre- dential represen-
tative of Washiogton's now nationally discarded
prinsples. He lacks but ire years and nee
months Of Cen.ury in age yet Is perfectly inteli-
gent to the real question and the momentous crisis
He still fondly believes that the Declaration OF inde
pendence is something more than passionate MANI
festo made up Of g,teriDg and sounding sener ahes
"of natural right tas Mr.. Rufus Wing Democrat
Choate tes u. and feels that the enforcement Of ruaa
usurpat;on in Kansas and the spreading OF slavery
over the Continent by the Nations purse and sword
,or what he and Lis brothers Joseph, Benjamin ana
Jesse toled and almost died for eighty years As'
when. as now, to love freedom and hate oppression
wa. branded as treason by the took OF deSp"ts fer
vent with the old patriotic fire OF july fourn
ZIG. on the morning of the memorable 'nousn
s;s,si,ous Fourth Of November, 1856, he " ieH a. II
abe could ralk, if necessary, the hve niles over III,
.Lll TO the ballot-boA' to vote for frenon. an
Freedom now, as he toied and saheied iof '" ASH
ipgton and Fr, ,dom wei nigh four scose Year, "s"'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
YOUNG MEMS FREMONT AND DAYTON CENTRAL }
UNION, STUrvEsASr Institute,

YOUNG MEMS FREMONT AND DAYTON CENTRAL
UNION, STUYyEsAST INSTITUTE,
No. 659 Broadway, Nov. II, 1885, }
To the Editor of The n. Y. Tribune.
SIR In answer to the suggestion of " Republican"
in The TRIBUNE Of this day, permit me to state that
encouraged by past success and recognizing every
prouise of greater trumphs Ia tho fs.ure Tho Young
Mems fremont and ton Central Union have deter
mined to retain their Headquarters, at Stuyvesant In
stitute, and cordially invite all friends of Freedom and
the right to rally there from day TO day to uphold th
noble principles Of Washington, Jefferson and Ere
mont, as expressed in the Republican Platform The
enthusiasm manifest at our meeting of ast evening
satises us that the spirit Of Repubcansm has suffered
no dismay from tie recent nominal defeat; but that
buckling on anew the strong armor of Liberty, the
hosts of fIeemen will yet follow the gallant Pathfinder
on to glorious victory.
"For Freedoms battle once begun,
Bequesthed from bleeding sire to son.
Though bsfled OF, is ever won"
In behalf of the Union,
Your very obedient servant.
d. II. GILDERSLEEVE Secretary.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
HELP For KANSAS.

To the Editor Of The ". Y. Tribune.
SIR Isaw in The Post, few evenings since, sug-
geston that collection be taken up in churches, on
the coming Thanksgiving for the benefit of the suffer-
ing Prostate settlers in Kansas. This would be
every way proper certainly; but think better plan,
or rather another good one, would be land you will
allow me to propose it, as nearly every name has its
family gathering this day. to pass plate after din
ner for a Thanksgiving contribution to The Tribune
kansas F1nd.'
am confident that if this proposition be generally
understood il will be attended with liberal response,
for do not believe that could the truth be known,
there ever was more pervading sympathy for any
class of men than exists, since the results of the
Election have become known for these Missionaries OF
Freedom in Kansas. Yours, V.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
POSTSCRIPT.
THURSDAY. Nov. 13-aA AN
TWO WEEKS
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA
ARRIVAL OF TIE GEORGE LAW.

The L. s. Mail Steamer George Law" Wm.
Lewis Herpdon now commanding, arrived here this
morning about O'Clock. She sailed from Aspinwsn,
November 80, clock p. m, with tho mails, passeo-
gers and treasurer for New.York, brought down BY
steamer Golden Age She has experienced o success.
sion of norhesstery winds with very heavy sea, du-
ring the entire passage. All well on board there not
having been Jingle of sickness among the pas
seDeers since their leaving San Francisco. Nov. ii,
o'clock p. m lat. 4s7, long. 1854, passed brig
Swan of Portland, bound south. Same day, p. n.
passed brig South. bound to the southwark.
The outward mails and passengers from New-York
and New Orleans Oct. 90 left Panama for San Fran
cisco on the steamer Golden Gate, Oct. 81 at 10
O'Clock a. m. The passerg gers were all in excelent
health.
The United States ship Independence and tho sloop-
ofwar St. Mary's were of Panama, and the soop-o<-
war Saratoga was OF Aspnwal. The officers add
crew were all well.
The Pacific Steamship Company sta amer Goldes
Age, j. L. Watkins Commander sailed from San
Francisco October 70, at 8 O'Clock P. M, with 67t
passengers, the United States mails, and 81 800 0QS
in treasure on freight, destined as follows
For NewYork sl61,lW q
For ansland' .''''''''''''''''''''''" 1S ~. ny
20ih inst 800 p. m., passed steamer Sierra Nevada,
bourd to San Juan. 18th, a. m, passed steamer
Orzaba, bound to San Francisco. 9th, $3.50 a. m.
"A miles miles north of Acapulco, was boarded by .
boat from II. b. NJ. ship Monarch. 9th, p. m, ar
rived at Acapulco, and sailed thence for Panama
same day 8 p. M; arrived at Panama Nov. 2, $50
p.
The United States ma,-stesmship Granada, A. q.
Gray, commander, sailed from Aspinwan 6r Havans
Nov 3, at p IN, with the mails and passengers from
San Francisco for New-Orleans.
Health of the Istbmus good, and the Railroad In fine
order
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13

The Missouri Democrat states that there u Q strong
Free Soil feeling in that Slave State especially among
the Germans. AS there was no Republican hckst
i~~ tor F;1Imorss. TN m. Democrrt ssys:
The INCREASE Filmores over EwnEs was derived
from two source.the Old Line Wings and he ndepeadsat
Free. Soil Germans
The opposition the extension Of Slavery which ohas
actssc portion Of German fellow citizens prompted
them Fillmore protest against the Cinctnnsd
platform They dislike the Know Nothing but they dislike Tie
Slavery Propagandists aud Filibusters mors.
Such brief ,sndid explanation Of the ssusi 81 Louis
The Wigs Fillmore the Germans voted against In
Cincinnati Platform bile Of the Democrats
sded the contest with the apathy with which the Be-
chanan regarded the rejection Of delegation BY tho
Convention. The event 10 pregnant with Instruction.
Hereafter the Free Lsbores Of Missoun viii not b
reduced TO such alternative. They will have Re-
publican ticket and will vote for 1t.
ALBANY Eyoolua Journal.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13

RAILROAD EsrsErnIryS NEss.sEA;m0s tie
evening of October 6, the citizens of Rock Biads snd
road eetipg at which liberal SUN for preliminary
survey of the route from Rock Bluffs to The notsba
salt sprL e. forty miles in the interior was sub
scribed. This is the nitiatory movement 10 pushing
the rail, Dad enterprise west Of the Missouri and toward
the Pacific. BY this contemplated route, BY following
Rock Creek to its source, the summit OF tho high
prairie is obtained by an easy and gradual ssceat.
And then by following the dividing ndge between ne
Platte and Weepingw alter, almost level and alee-
gether favorable Ioe il obtained. On accoant OF ne
immediate necessity for outlet for the Produc o. toS
salt region, and account OF the ease WIN wn.co -
road can be constructed, it will BE- pat In opefsoo
the shortest possible period. Application % cnen
for this inprov ement under the name Oh sne nocA
Blsfs and Pacific Road, will be maoe W ING Aos"S-
tuTe Of the Territory this WINTER
y.. AyyRAY.-The Baltimore American OF the
,ltb has the following; Yesterday morning 90 anrsy
occnrred between two stepbrothem named william
SvIye,er and joseph Ockes at the residence OF thear
mother Bolton street be,weea ,t.n ssD IT., ~,
- cene hon and began teasing his sisters and
,onng Iady Of their acquaintance who was vn,ung
tem He carried his esis 10 far that enc OF the young
isS;ss became spgry, and they proceeded to cjest
Sylvester from the house. At This juncture Ockes
made some offensive remark to his step brother, upon
which quarrel ensued between them, and finally
Ockes left the room and went up stairs. In short
tine he returned with pistol and shot Sylvester, Tho
ball entering the left eide passing through the lang
and severDg large artery 10 the region Of the hc4r
Coroner Chsimers held an inquest over the remenss
when tie Jury rendered verdict in eccordance wis.
the above statement. Oekes arrested and iodged
in si. We are informed that be has tor ''nP '"'"
been regarded as no, Of sound mind.
Tay BALTIMORE RtoIERs-Ordersh have been kivoxx
70 the Baltimore Police to arTest ever engs~od h
distinction Of party known TO have ocee ens Y.sS.
TIE recent election riots Alsgs num- NUM- 80.
been arrested tn Pstrloi Of Ssfnrasy ssy. sra
WI probably hI ,be I4ts not, BAT now add then
kntu uEu "os y. S;att NJ head this morning OF n
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13

ana can 60 home and lie down, satisfied that have
zone my duty to-day, and am now ready for roncal"
such are the men that rolled up the glorious majority
Of the Empire State.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13

T,,,b ,,e Chri,tis,rinr Of the cccrcd race. he DO
loved b al Afics VS. to be evsrgeiseed Ga account
Of tie smaness Of the population and the dverseness
OF religious sentiment white people sere eisn Unable
20 sustain minister yet they we're susoePcne 70 the
influence of the gospel.
Alter addresses By the Rev. DR.. JoEL PARKER and
the Rev Or. Owls, tie meeting was adjourned with
nar,iiefion
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
BOARD OF EDUCATIOM

special meeting Of this Board was held last even
ing at its hall in Grand street, AsDREw III. GHrfSi
President, in the chair. After some preliminary bust
ness the report of the Finance Committee on the ess
mate Of moneys required FOR the support Of the school
The estimated amount or The yarou, departments
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
Tie following is the list of passengers by the George

Law:
I. A. Haven, W. Newell, r s. Cyphers, n. knight and
son. JeiIy Bryant r. Bern W. II. Allen T. Sanford ".
Clsghsn, 8. W. Davidson, Mira. Bachmsn and servant W.
Armstrong Bryant, A. Ottenhener. Mrs Ann Sohe, 3.
Fige lady and ehidren, Mrs Levy Mrs Chlwe M Co..
mick Lewis NJ klaneky, Mrs GIsbzsn daughter aud In
FAINT Mis- Spence Miss Lewis Capt Prens Rev W Taylor.
wife. cbndrep Ms Oliver, infant. Mr.. Price <. White
TbonI con, D. s. Bsckmore, B. L. knse a Harris, ria A.
M Cornwall, Godfrey, Ma. J. N. whitrey child,
d Thayer Jno Eddy w D. Thompson mail AGENT @. Brusb
baggage master 4. M Cox, Mrs G fancy @ Ganssvoost.
Webster lady and daughter C,Tovs lady end inat,
s. B. Cornell lady and infants Ellen Byeu Mira knight
and child Nc. Awa Shafts, Larkn Lee, and Others 10