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Confusion, c,tdineSs. rush of blood to the
head, melancholy, debility, hvsteria, wretch
edne,s, thoughts of seIf-destruction. fear If
insanity, dyspepsia, general prostration, i,r-
liability. nervousness. inability to sleep. dis
eases incident to females decay of the prog
grating functions hysteria, vague .terrGss.
papitation of the heart, impotency, const:-
patton, etc, from whatever cause arising t
as II there Is any reliance to be placed Oh
on human testimony, absolutely infalible
A GREAT MEDICINE FOR FEMALE
Woman. the most fragile as well AS IA
fairest portion Of animated nature. vii. find
this her sures reliance in all the dif,,culties
radical or incidental, to Which he. struc. w.,
is liable: while in cases of nervous bea,,.aoho
neuralgia. dyspepsia, nervous me,ancboIr
hysterla, feebl5ness, nerr Gus tfenbI;ns ~
cipent paralysis, sleeple:ssness. upnatursl r.
ritaLility faintins; ffs, epilepsy, weakness 0
the back. general prostration. palpi,ation g
the hart, lsssltr.dc, mental Incidence &C.
its effects are as certain aud uniform as tn,
results oi mathematical calcula alton.
MARRIED PERSONS
Or othersTrm find tbs cordial afte, the,
have uee'h lOttls 1.-TWO, a thorough re-
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The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
NUMBER I.

The Duchess Regent Of Parma has just conferred
gold medal upon Lugina Spazzin, girl Of fifteen,
reward for the spirit which she exhibited in de-
Tending herself and the household against robber who
broke in while Luigna was left alone there. She at
tackled him with knife, wounded him and put him
to fight. When her father returned home she went
with him and another man named Cobb in pursuit
Of the robber, who overtaken captured and con-
victed.
The present period is remarkable for the unusual
movement among royal personages. The French I'm
peral Family have already made their journey to Eng
land. The Emperor of Austria has been moving about
pretty freely. The Emperor and Empress Of Russia
have visited Hamburg and Hanover and are about to
join the Dowager Qseen at Kissingen. The Sultan
Abdool Medjd has mustered resolution to leave the
harem UPON a tour to the Sea of Marmora.
The British Government has established lines of
steamers between England and Canada but it seems
that large number Of English and Irish who land
in Canada pass the Western States in preference
to settling in the provinces From the returns made
by the emigration agent in Hamilton, c. W., u ap-
pears that the total arrivals at that city since January
81 ,982 while the number who have left for the
United States is 49, 432 that there are left remain
ing in Canada only 1850, about one-eighth Of the
whole.
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Geographical Inaccuracies.

1t is not many years since it stated in geoga-
ply published in the city Of London. that some Of the
country around the upper Mississippi susceptible Of
cultivation This doubt included what is known
as Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota We think if the
author of the work to travel quite thousand
miles north of his lowest point, he would there
see how he blundered, when he beheld Indian corn
ripening to perfection And he came back through
the rich and fertile valleys of this Territory, and tue
two States nancs equall;ng his productive land,
what astonishment would posse.s linn. But when we
remember the erroneous notions entertained by many
otherwise intelligent persons in our country, who believe
but little more is to be gained in this Territory than
carious return for excessive labor under almost peren
nal aud FROST contempt for such guessing as
sertons diminish In this case the author having but
little authority for any opinion Of the country, but the
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
For the E.ni grant Aid Journal
the PAPER AND EDITOR.
4. W. M 4 e ID % 4 l. ID /.
EDITOR AND OPRIETOR,

Success to the Journal the Emigrant Aid,
May it spread its broad sheets to the breeze,
Shed halo Of light DER the dark gloomy shade
And herald glad news Ger he
May point out the way, to the wayfaring man
Who wandcrs in search Of home;
10 the emigrant, tender the kind, welcome hand,
When e'er to our shores he may come
May it live through the burden and b the day
Aud prosper where ever it goes
May age never make it grow wrnkled, OF gray,
But fair, as the fair prairie
May the Editors thoughts be wisely inspireds
The pen ever ready to move y
win. zeal for !, ii, ri s4ss ND.
Every thought, word, and rot fraught With love-
May he build him home in the far distant West
Surprising the one left behind,
With health, and prosperity, may he be best,
Surrounded with friends true, and kind.
Nav duties and pleasures be ever combined
To sweeten the tolls Of his life;
But the purest Of all earthly bliss may he find
In his home with his children and wife.
And when he has manfully filled up fe's page,
And the signal for closing, is given, [stage
May he lay down the pen-with a smile leave the
And Gnd his name written in heaven.
August lst, ~. Eastern FRIEND
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The following truthful picture of scenes quite com
mon anywhere out West was written for another local
ity than Minnesota but in the main suits the every da,
occurrences in this Territory:
"I wish to goodness that could give you drawing
Of our house and furniture, but can't do the thing
Justice The house is about large your kitchen
The logs are beautifully hewed in the inside, hey still
retain their natural appearance on the outside have
the greatest quantity Of kindngs by just going around
the walls and pulling them off: We will have enough
to last several years if we have good luck. We hays
NJ window, but something far more convenient, made
by simply moving the shingles to side, as they
not nailed; it answers every purpose The day we got
here, Mr. s. made table and cupboard, and two
benches has back. As our bedstead has not yet
come from the Pidt we make our beds on the floor.
We have two shelves where we put all our pretty things
Three four bags banging around the walls help the
appearance of them very much. My guitar occupies a
friendly position near the maal bag havea nice little
cooking stove, which bakas vssy well. We have nc
chairs or anything that town people require
wish you had seen US it our FIRST dinser; We had
no no % .1a Cow oil .sisss nr g. .e'k r.
piece Of brown paper VIZ drank our eoIse oat d til
cups D. and Mr. S. have made two Of the niesst gar
dens You ever saw They fenced them an n three
days. I helped D. clear off the garden three days
and wish you could see my hands But have been
very happy-it is also nice to work alone with ones
husband. Thursday did a three weeks was1lng. d.
is very we'll and happy as he be- He has wagon
and yoke of oxen COW and calf two turkeys and two
dogs-which believe is all the live stock have yet.
We have not seen butter since left the boatit is
not fashionable here D. is going build house next
week-a frame one, tco. How l wish you were here
long to see you. The country is lovely, and we have
splendid place. have two beautiful bouquets gath
cred yesterday when went with D after wood rode
ia an OK wagon It has been cold lately that We
have worn two dresses think the comet does it, what
do you think of it by this time? We have the most
gooseberres and raspberries you all near the
house besides strawberries all around the door, and
plenty of wild plums.'
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Them said the seeker after happiness have one
small boon to ask at your hands 1t is that you
change shirts with me, that by this means also may
become contented and happy
Most gladly would accede to thy request replied
the cobbler, 9but-'
Nay, refuse me not interrupted the man Of wealth
any sum that thou mayest name shall be thine
sIseek not thy wealth. said the cobbler, sbut-but-'
But what p
sThe-the truth isl haze no Shirt a
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29

ron HAppINEss.-A wealthy epicure applied
bian doctor for prescription that would re-
body to health, and give happiness to his mind.
ican advised him to exchange shirts with a
was perfectly contented with his lot. Where
patient set out journey in pursuit Of such
After many months spent without accom-
bis object, he was told Of certain cobblcr of
cry one had spoken as model Of contensnent
iness.< Pursuing the direction given the travel
length rewarded with the sight Of the cobble.
enjoying ) comfortable nap on board Without cere
nony he was aroused from his sumbers, and the mpor
tant uterrogatory, whether he conented with his
lott xuswercd in the affirmative.
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9Th Hussars forms third line in reserve behind
Suddenly we see with CONSERVATION this handful d
break into trot--their pace quickens-they gallUr
could scarce believe the evidence Of our senses
those feeble squadrons, whose whole strength is =
that of one cavalry regiment, are not going to
that army in position. Alas, it is too true They
proudly onwards, glitterng in the morning sun
the pride and splendor of war. Two officers lead
A she'll, the first from the enemy's guns, stril
from his horse. Nolan falls dead. They quicke
pace. more fearful spectacle never wit
than by us, who, without the power to aid, behd
heroic countrymen rushing into the arms Of death
hill sides breathe forth flashes of fre-volleys OF
kerry are piled from the redoubts-the charge is
height. Suddenly, at the distance of 600 yard
whole line of the enemy belches forth from twent
mouths food Of fame and smoke, through which
es the deadly iron. The fight of the storm is q
by instant gaps in our ranks-by steeds flying rid
across the plainly dismounted troopers-by
bodies. The first line, pierced by the hail, dashe
it is followed by the second with fast diminishing
with halo of bright steel above their heads
cheer which is many noble fellows death-cry
fly into the smoke of the batteres-into the very
of their fire. Through the clouds and flame we see
sabres flashing as they cut down the Russian gu
Then there is silence for moment, but the smoke
heavily on the ground We see gallant horl
charge onwards still-the Russian cavalry before
turn and fy; but on their Aanks hangs threat
cloud of Cossacks From every bush rings out
deadly rifethe infantry the hill sides and redou
ply the noble groups of horsemen with musketry TI
turn-the Cossacks and Lancers present themselves
bar the raassasa The eth Hussars sse ieras11s
sbsir Ax ~ svesY 81 ~
A. r. Esl 7llsy -tAe slas sppaed,
Bsssths gunnsls fstarncd - dor -
and fhe path holaeward WAS stepped bJ holsa dir
Reli0qhd indeed by gallant charge of French ChdsSe,
on Russian battery, which sienced it for time,
men nevertheless swept away like chaff-wound
men, dismounted troopers, told the sad tale Demigt
could not have done what that cavalry had failed to
We descended towards the ridges and met the surviv
of that great ordeal Of battle. That charge must =
rank among the most gallant achievements reco1
history. 1t was successful, for it paralysed tn
slams, and astonished Liprandi by its audacity
French, indeed, said it was magnificent, but it vi
war. But they erred; it was not indeed, the
books or Of professional homicide, but it was war
noblest form-that which demands life itself at I'll
of duty, honor, and country; that which the
wages in defence of his altars and of his home,
which will ever render both alike honored and safe
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
Condition Of Armenian Woman.

The condition of women in Armenia partakes Of E
pean freedom and Asatic restraint-the restraint b
laid on the wife, and the freedom allowed to the mai
10 all, except Armeniaps born, this appears peril
at least preposterous regulation. Yet, practices
it would to lead evil results, and at the va
renders households tranquil, though, may be, rat
dull. If marrying and wooing in Armenia were, ~
more civilized cmes, affairs of the heart, and not
private business of fathers and guardians, might ju
ly expect that the Transcaucasan young ladies would
come nation of vestas or amazons, to avoid
uncomfortable doom which surely awaits them in t
married state. While unwed, they go where they i,
and converse with whom they please. But with IN
words pronounced the altar female liberty at end
The lords Of the Armenian creation of opinion nd
merely that voice SOFT GENTLE and low, is excel
lent thing in woman, but also that rigid Pythagorea
silence is wholesome for the sex. For six years th
wife is condemned to almost complete taciturnty IN
more gaddng about for hers gatherings at the vag
fountain; dances under the umbrageous arcades o
the wood Even in her own house she must 60 abou
veiled if stranger the premises, she hide
herself in the innermost chamber and twice only II
the year y she permitted to appear in the street,
then she s escorted church and back again by som
bearded and booted marital or fraternal dragon. Sh
80 huEtyur1rt with hiT, bls
ID f3her brother and for cousins, the
IRE not 70 quch mentioned in her presence. Whist
soever communications are indispensable must be mad
by gestures or through the alphabet of the fingers He
first step towards enfranchisement is the birth Of he
first child She may talk to her infant, and shoul he
happen to be on good terms, to her motherin-law
Gradually her intercourse is extended to her nearest fe
male relatives and the experienced matrop occasional
ly licensed to address her male knsolk But the disea
Of garrulity has been toeraby nduced BY this dsci
plne Of six years. and an Armenian lady mas
the chance Of becoming fluent in conversation,
she attains the years Of the sybil or tho trebl
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29
Foreign Summary.

Revolutionary outbreaks are continually taking place
in Italy just Mazzini, the renowned patriot, is
still prompting these movements connection with the
affiliated societies which he has organized throughout that
country He had narrow escape lately the defeat
Of party of his nsurgent friends and barely succeeded
in getting American vessel where, of course, he
found sympathy and protection These conspraces
said to include in their operations the revolhtionizng
the whole Of Europe The result of the late
French elections, although generally in favor of the
existing government is claimed by the triumph Of
eral Of the Republican leaders, certain premontion
Of the intention of the French people to change their
government.
Beranger the peoples poet and distinguished Repub-
lican died in Paris last month He never was recon-
ced to the present government although every induce
ment had been held out to him tomake friends with
Napoleon.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29

pting, the first layer will have set or con-
/ then raise the wheel ten inches, leaving a
inches on the first layer; fill up as before,
until finished. When the circular wall, six
ehes thick, is thus made and dry, remove the
|6ll the bottom of the cistern, some six or eight
b the same grouting, and now solid con-
wall and bottom are completed. Plaster the
two good coats of mortar made one part sand
rts cement; when this is dry, finish with one
n coat of cement only. A cistern SO con-
N be as tight as jug, and last forever.
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A FLEAUNDER MICROSCOPE flea is MAG
to appear as large elephant, and we can ssetl1
derfnl parts of its formation, We are aatonish
h1s asQpt q 6xSor much mere complete than
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Cisterns.


Brick cisterns are expensive; woodens ones
perishable and temporary. With a little me1
skill and hand or two, any person can build
cisterns, at very little cost. In excavating the
pit, dig it some six or eight inches larger in
than the size Of the intended cistern, allowing "a
for the wall eight feet diameter and ten feet dee
quite large one, and will contain an ample 81
water for any family use six feet diameter 4
feet deep is good size. With light inch planl
wheel or circle, with tread or periphery one "a
the diameter of the wheel or circle being thu
proposed cistern. The cistern having been dni
eight inches in diameter larger than the mol
place the wheel on tie bottom Of the excavatio1
in the center, SO that there is a space of six
inches between the wheel and the bank Of thd
ton. Have. ready bed of grouting, made
gravel mixed with one part sand and two parts
cement, or water lime; fill the space around
with this If gravel can not be easily procured
freestone, broken into pieces about the size Of
may be substituted in its place; and it neithe(
sand nor freestone is convenient, any rock bfcN
pieces Of about two inches will answer the purpo
the space around the wheel with them, and grcs
one part sand aud two parts cement. In the ~
fifteen or twenty minutes, Or while preparing
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-08-29

er lass age, brought among her freight sew
ges Of silver from that supposed desert, which
ented as very rich
bres were from the veins lately opened and oc-
the Sonora Exploring and Mining Company,
forweded by the manager Of the company from
kdsden Purchase, to the Office of that Company
natl
te discoveries of silver in the Gadsden Pur-
ls said, are attracting much attention in CALI
Some OF the mines are represented as very ric6
land the proprietors are only waiting for gov
n protect the inhabitants Of the Purchase from
datiOns Of the Indians to enter extensively
ling operations.-N. Y. Times
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do Men Become villains.
mine the history of some notorious criminal
TO suffer the last penalty Of the law. What
lining and what the progress of his acay ?
y in early life he was induced under a
q, to neglect the Sabbath, and to exchange
(ublic worship, for amusement and dissipa-
such circumstances he naturally addicted
nes of chance, and to this stimulus as ma
bother, that of ardent spirits. While the
Jess, gambling, and drinking to excess,
themselves around him, his power Of self
pdually weakened, and his impatiencc Of
hers grew stronger by indulgence. Gross
he had become familiar, were for ever
emons waiting on his steps, to conduct
and the force of this mental association
ten fold by the influence Of wicked COM
eions now become ungovernable, and
at any cost. The line of integrity
ken through; falsehood flowed from his
+ course, and no longer did he hesitate
erty Of his neighbor. He sought the
cover for his crimes, and deeds Of dark
Ills habit, next his delight. Blaspbemy
inst his Maker, confirmed by custom,
Rnied by reckless cruelty toward his
ituated by degrees to rapine and vio-
in Satan's adamantine chain, he at
lis race of wickedness, by deliberate
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We have been passing through
ID ought, according to the natural Or
I've followed and not preceded the era
day Of the pale face among the
bout to dawn. Our Ell Dorado has
and we are now about to receive an
o our Republic. The Gold State is
mpanion Silver State. The pro-
Arizonia is reported to be as richly
mines as California is with gold Dig
purchase, if all the reports from
prove true, will be almost as valu-
Pr territory as California. The Illi-