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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

THE USE OF LIFE.BELTs.-The buoy
ancy of life preserver may be tested
by attaching 2Olb. weight to it, and i'm
merstng it in the water. If the belt floats
with this weight, it may be useful to a
man in those moments which. it is no
figure of speech to say, cannot be well
imagined, and have been but imperfecty
described. The wayfarer upon the great
deep ought 10 know that the buoyan'
power of belt should be sufficient 10
raise his head and shoulders petpendicu-
larly above the surface'of the water, with.
out offering any obstruction 10 the free
motion of his arms or the free action oil
his lungs. Let him beware Of purcha.
sing life-belts with sustaining power Of
only Slbs. or l0lbs. They are useless iu
a heavy sea, although seryiceable in
smooth water.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

COLONEL FRMEoNT's TITLES IN CALI.
FoRNIA.-By late arrivals from California
we learn that Sin the District Court of
Mariposa County, the Injunction suit of
the Merced Mining Company versus Col.
Fremont, was decided for the defendant
upon general demurrer to the complaint.
The injunction had previously been dis
solved by the District Judge. The late
decision Of the Supreme Court (afirming
the order granting the injuncIion) distinct
ly decides that the owner of the soil has
the right to enjoin miners from taking
gold or silver from the land. An eject.
ment by Biddle Baggs, lesse of Colonel
Fremont, against the Merced Mining
Company, for the celebrated mount Of his
Reduction Works, was also tried at the
late term of the District Court, and al
though the defendants interposod an an
swer, in the nature of bill in equity in
sistiag upon all their pretensions, and ur-
ging every conceivable objection to the
Fremont title, after protracted trial, a
decree was rendered in favor of the plain
tiff for the possession of the land, with
all the works and improvements, and
damages for the detention"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

"YoU WERE YoUNG ONCE, AUNTY."-
Not many weeks since, while riding in
an omnibus through city streets during a
heavy rain, the vehicle was stopped to
admit a woman; an old woman she was
not very fashionably attlred, and totter-
ing, TOO, from infrmity: slow in Ter
movements and speech, the mind being
evidently far less active than it had been;
and the omnibus was consequently de.
layed unduly by her efforts to get in.-
But one more passenger was required to
make up the number limited by law, and
the space belonging to that one was divi-
ded among the five occupants of that side;
their comfort would be lessend by her
entrance, and therefore no disposition was
shown to make room for her.
The poor old soul looked desparingly
at the averted faces Of the five gentlemen,
(9) all of them, not one of whom saw
her, although three out of the number
had manifested lively anxiety for COM
Portable admission of the last conner be-
fore her, young and pretty woman, who
was now seated opposite to them, but, by
singular coincidence, all of them were
nOw gazing intently at the-tails of the
horses.
The old lady had succeeded in reach
ing the lower step unaided, and stood,
looking anxiously for seat, when two
of the gentlemen inpatiently shouted to
the driver TO 60 on! Without looking
behind him, on he went, to the imminent
peril Of the poor old woman.
"Hold on |" shouted gentleman upon
the opposite seat, who, though seated in
the forward part of the stage, immediate
ly pushed for the door, jumped out, and
hancing in his venerable fellow passen'
ger, remarked, "Take my seat, madam, "
at the same time looking with disgust at
the genteel brutes opposite.
Much ableeged t'ye, sir-sorry to
trouble, but I'm old, now, and clumsy"
"True, but you were yO,ng once,
Aunty, as the youngest Of us. | can
find seat here" And suiting the action
to the word, he dropped heavily upon q
thigh ofthe two impatient Chesterfelds
who so peremptorily ordered the driver
to Ego on!"
Shrinking together surlily, they soon
made room enough for the man who sc
shamed them.
The latter was not gentleman, to out
ward appearance, for though clean and
neat, his habiliments denoted workman
A bee Of the national hive was he, ant
the drones and wasps around him evident
ly felt it. but in his full eye there beane(
the light of true soul; nobleman was
he, bearing Noture's patent for the title
Clinton Courdnt.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

SOMETHING TO MAKE IT FLY.-A wo-
man i'll Jamacia was very fond Of going
to missionary meetings, and singing with
great apparent fervor, ely abroad thou
mighty gospel" But whenever the
plates went round for Contribution, she all
ways sung with her eyes fixed upon the
ceiling. On one occasion negro touch
ed her with plate and said;-
Sissy, it am no use to sing Fly broad
mighty gospel wild your eyes fixed on
de corner oo de ceiling (; it am no use to
sing Fly broad unless you give some
thing TO make II fly"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

A Frenchman wishing 10 take stage
for Buffalo, was asked by the driver if
he had any extra baggage.
extra baggage what you call dat p
I have no baggage, but my tree trunks,
FIVE dogs, and Won black GIRL"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 1851
vent TO her feelings in a LONG loud sbou

vent TO her feelings in a long loud shout
of laughter.
What could it mean | entered the
parlor with fear and trembling. My
guardian gave me quizzical look, Louise
made gesture of horror, and Fred. after
throwing his arms around me, and kiss
ing me in most brotherly way, took my
hand and led me toward gentleman who
stood looking from the bay window. My
heart beat iast--I could not raise my eyes
to his face. Fred felt my hand tremble
in his. He pressed it kindly, and said,
"Harrison, this is my sister, who is a
great admirer of your poems, and has
long wished 10 meet you," ,.. .
The poet turned-my hand rested in
his, and death-like silence ensued. l
felt the crimson blood rush up to my tenn
pies, | had no power to speak or raise
my eyes, but trembled like frightened
bird. Would he improVise welcome ?
He spoke
"You d-d-d-d.d-do me t-t.t-t.t-to m.m-
m.m.m. much honor, M-m.m-miss !"
| looked up now Good heavens -
"The Yelled Prophet of KhoraSsan"
vast circumstance to a suffering po-
ct ,,cit1 red hair, sheep's. grey eyes, a
Snub nose, and bandana handkerchief.
That night Louise and held a council
of war, and solennly foreswore romance
and ideals from that day! lam sorry to
say, she cried at the Disappointment, but l
only laughed and the next morning saw
us going off in the stage coach, 10 meet
our expectant lovers, while Fred and the
poet waved an adieu TO us from the por.
tico, doubtless greatly rejoiced at the pros
pect before them Of weeks sharp shoot
ing and fast driving without the bother OIL
ladies' society.
Thomas Carlyle may have his "herc
worship" to himgelf, for all eithor Louise
or care. We've graduated!
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

We know beautiful little blue-eyed
girl, Of some three years old, who was
nestled in her mothers arms, at twilight,
looking out at the stars.
'Mother," said she, at is getting
dark 70
"And what makes il dark, Catholinsi"
said her mother,
"Because God shuts his eyes!' replied
the little poet. sg@ ssl
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

AFFEcT1Nc.-A ''lovyer" received the
following note, accompanied by boquet of
flowers:
"DEER-I send u bi the boy a bucket
of flours. They is like my luv for u
The mite shaid menes kepe dark. The
dog fenil menes am ure slave.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

IRosis red and posts pail
My love for u shall never lail."'
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

He who gives himself airs of inpor.
lance, exhibits the credentials Of impo.
tence.-- Lapafer es ss
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03

paper, which is made from new linen and
cotton. In its stwater leaf" or unsized con.
dition, a bank note will support thirty.six
pounds; and when one grain of size hasbeen
diAused through it, it will lift half hundred
weight. 81 .'.'. .s,...
1t is question which may well be con.
sidered, whether, in this country, legislation
is not required to impose upon our banks the
necessity Of adopting every precaution that
chemical discovery or scientific art may af.
ford to render the counterfeiting of their
notes as nearly impracticable as possible
The banks lose nothing by counterfeits, as
their employees, by long experience, become
expert in their detection, and are, therefore,
careless, if not averse, to adopting precau-
tions that would involve some expense in
preparing and printing their notes but it is
sufficiently obvious, we think, that the pub
lie are entitled to some protection in this
matter, and that the corporations issuing the
notes are the parties who should be charged
with the duty of protecting their issues, as
far as may be from the possibility of fraudu-
lent imitation.-BaH. american.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03
heart, and honor to the parents who reared

heart, and honor to the parents who reared
him. - .... >. sd. ..es.,
The principle feature which impressed me
most with its importance, is the large and
excellent School, under the care and control
Of Gen. John A. Alston, a gentleman of high
tone, urbane manner, and a ripe scholar--in
whose company, and at whose house / spent
an agreeable and entertaining time. His
school numbers some sixty or seventy pupils,
and from their respectful and gentlemanly
department., an observer NAV easily discover
the effect of the system of instruction there
inculcated, which suggests to the mind
the great difference existing between this
and other schools; where it is almost sure
destruction to send a young man, NO matter
how we'll trained, or how deeply planted may
have been the precepts taught him by fond
and anxious parents Look to it ye fathers
who would gee your sons grow up elevated,
refined and Intellectual; place them under
the care and tuition of good and conscienti-
Gus men, who would scorn to take your mon.
ey; and BY Indifference and neglectAfor
want Of a good example and the will to en-
force obedience, ruin your sons, uproot atl
the virtues received under the parental roof,
for those vices which have blotted out some
of the noblest minds that ever to man was
given; brought shame and disgrace to them
selves, and sorrow and misery to those who
bore them. That is place we'll calculated,
from its advantages, for the establishment Of
an institution upon larger scale With ex,
cellent society, large neighborhood,, e1ten-
ding some three miles-the upper part. of
which is. called Ebenezer-it furnishes in it.
self suf6ciency of pupils to keep in success
full operation, a large and aourishing insttu-
ton, if the people of both would unite and
concentrate their efforts, and thus supply the
means Of flushed education at least
thorough preparation for others-to their
children, and at home, where, with the in
Huence of the parent, united With that of the
teacher, there might be laid a groundwork
upon which the superstructure would be safe
and secure.
There is also another excellent school for
males, taught by Mr.. Shurley, an able and
successful teacher, as we'll as Female School,
taught by Miss Henry.
There are other features equally interest
ing in connection with this place, which
might be mentioned, but must bring this
sketch to close: Pleasant and truly agree
ably has been my visit to Rock Hill, and ac-
quaintance with its people, and long will it
be remembered. D.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03
COUNTERFEITING.

Bank note couutcrfeiting is one of the
most common and profitable modes in which
ingenious rascality is exercised in this coun-
try. Perhaps throughout the whole and it
would be difficult to find an adult who has
not at some period been victimized by a
counterfeited or altered note, whilst those
who are in the habit of receiving much mon
ey are frequently imposed upon. Yet this
roguery is allowed to go on increasing, en-
couraged by the impunity with which it is
committed and the rich return it renders,
without any serious attempt, either by the
Banks themselves or through protective leg
islation, to prevent its continuance. In Eng
land the forgery of Bank notes occurs only
at rare intervals, and the reason of this is
that especial precautions are taken to render
it both difficult and dangerous. With regard
to the Bank of England notes, this safety is
secured by some peculiar and interesting
characteristics of manufacture, the paper be-
ing distinguished by its color, which is a Pc
culiar white, such as is neither sold in the
shops, nor used for any other purpose by
its thinness and transparency, qualities which
prevent any of the printed part of the note
being washed out by turpeutine, or removed
by the knife, unless hole is made in the
place thus practiced on; by its character feel,
peculiar crispness and toughness, by which
those accustomed to handle it, distinguish
the true notes instantly; the wire or water
mark, which is produced on the paper when
in the state of pulp, and which is easi-
ly distinguished from a mark stamped on
after the paper is completed; the three deck
le' cdgcs-the mould contains two notes
placed lengthwise, which are separated by a
knife at future stage of the process, this
deckle or wooden frame of the paper mould
producing the peculiar effect seen on che ed
ges of uncut paper, and this edging being
caused when the paper is in state of pulp,
precludeS any successful imitation after the
paper is made also by the strength of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03
HOW TO FALL ASLEEP.

"The great point to be gained 10 order, to
secure sleeps escape from thought, especial
ly from that clinging, tenacious, imperious
thought which, in most cases of vakefulness,-
has possession of the mind. Ialways effect
this by the following simple process: Turn
my eyebails as far to the right or left, or up
ward or downward, as I can without pain,
and then commence rolling them slowly,
with that divergence from direct line Of
vision, around in their sockets, and contin-
us doing this until fall asleep; which oc-
ours generally within three minutes, and al
ways within FIVE at most. The immediate
effect of this procedure differs from that Of
any other which 1 ever heard, to procure
sleep. 1t not merely diverts thought into
new channel, but actually suspendsit.
"Since I became aware of this, I have en-.
deavored innumerable times, while thus rol.
ling my eyes, to think upon particular SUBJ
ject, and even upon that which before kept
me awake, but could not. As long as they
were moving around, my mind was a blank.
IF any one doubts this, let him try the e1-
pertinent for himself. I wish he would; let
him pause just here, and make j.. ven-
tnre to assure him that if he makes it in good
faith, in the manner described, the promise
Of penny for his thoughts or for each Of
them while the operation is in progression,
will add very little to his wealth. Such be-
ing its effect, we cannot wonder that it should
bring sleep to nervous and wakeful man at
night. The philosophy of the matter is very
simple. A suspension of thought is to the
mind what suspension Of travel or labor is
to the weary body. 1t enjoys the luxury Of
rest; the strain upon its faculties removed,
it falls asleep as naturally as the farmer in
his chair, after toiling all day in his fields"
DR.. Btnn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03

BLIrz AMONG THE LUNATIcs. Yester-
day afternoon Signor Blitz kindly gave : vol,
untary exhibition of bis skillin bgerdemain
and ventriloquism at the Insane Asylum at
South Boston. Between forty and fifty of
the females, whose mental condition would
allow of their being present, witnessed the
performances, and were highly delighted with
the marvellous dexterity of the magiciau's
illusions and transformations. The men, for
the most part, were still, and very deeply in
terested, while the woman were full Of
laughter and glee. One man, who graduated
at Harvard with distinguished honors, aud
who for some two years has exhibited no in
terest in things about him, entered heartily
into the spirit of the performance, and, like
Chevalier Meuprat, applauded in the proper
time and place. Another patient was 80 de-
lighted, that he proposes to give the signor
two hundred dollars.o The effect upon the
several patients was widely different, sops
laughing outright, others exhibiting a lively
curiosity or staring with amazement, while
the faces of few were as black as the wall
at which they gazed. The company were
highly delighted with the Siguor's trained
cauaries, who performed excellently. But
the most successful portion Of the exhibition
was the display Of ventriloquial powers, in
which the magician is without rival. It
was gratifying sight TO witness the shades
of expression fit across the countenances Of
these unfortunates, as the different imagina-
ry personages conversed with the Siguor.--
The performances occupied about an hour,
and was given in Blitz's best style; in fact,
he seemed to take peculiar pleasure in thus
administering to the qualification. of these
afflicted people.-Boston Transcript.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03

ANEcDoTE OF GEN. HARNEY.-In per-
sonal appearance, Gen. Harvey is impress
sive. He is considerably over six feet tall,
and is large-boned and muscular. His hair
was red, but is now thickly mixed with white.
He wears it short, and begins to be bald on
the crown of his head His moustaches
and beard are nearly white, and are also
thick and Clipped short. His eyes are blue
and dull for he uses spectacles In youn.
ger years, he must have been model of
physical vgor and strength, but he now looks
older than he really is, for his age, believe,
does not exceed 6fty-6ve. While at St. Louis,
I heard an anecdote illustrative of his char
acter, which have never seen in print. Be-
ing in New York, many years ago, he passed
a store in one of the principal streets in
which an auctioneer was soliciting bids for
an engraving of Gen. Jackson. Both the
seller and the crowd were no political friends
of the subject Of the picture, and were rid
iculing it in every possible manner. Chow
much am offered for the Hero of New Or
leans ?" cried the man on the stand "On-
ly half cent? Why, he's worth a cent
surely after robbing the Bank. Make it a
cent, won't you, gentlemen Now, then,
how much am I offered7 "One hundred
dollars" said voice very emphatically, as
Col. Harvey entered the door; Gone hun
dred dollars, Sir" he repeated, making his
way through the crowd, half head taller
than any other man in the room. The auc-
tioneer, naturally astonished, inquired if the
gentleman was in earnest, and started again
on his witticism. "Sir, I am in earnest, and
I claim my bid" interrupted the Colonel,
"and if no one bids more, I claim the pic.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03

while those men who are called "duellists,"
are the most ipofensive and peaceable men
(if let alone) that I have ever known. I was
Introduced to Brovnlow BY MI. Yancey, but
Is he was very busy, Ibid not see much Of
him I learned that Brownlow was popu.
laf' and much esteemed man about home
He certainly deserves to be, and I was glad
to Hear it. -.
There were many sothers in the Csnysn:.
ton whom T should IKE to notice, but space
will not permit I was pleased to meet an
old'friend; Gen. Williams Of South Caro-
lima. He was Captain of the Newberry COM
panyin the Palmetto Regiment, and feasted
With me ten years ago in the "halls Of the
Montezumas." 1 also met my only uncle
but one, DR.: Sam. Sample, Of Mississippi:
He is an'awful Democrat, and almost shed
tears over my political errors If there isa
Democratic heaven prepared forthe faithful,
he will certainly get there. >''-"
Outside of the Convention there are q few
celebrities, Last night met Gen. Pillow
at the ball. The last time saw him wn
ten years ago, in the city Of Mexico. He
still walks lame, from aterrible wound which
he received at Chapultepec. He led his
division, in person, in the charge on'that
castle, and had bis thigh shattered byia
grape shot. He made his men take him On
a blanket, and continue the.charge with him
at the head. He has some faults, and is an
ambitious and bitter man, but he is as brave
a man as lives, He is q candidate for the
United States Senate, aud having such com
petitors as Andy johnson, and "lean Jimmy
JONES'" I wish him entire success q. BIO.
Mn. McCord, of New Orleans, the Edi-
tress Of the Parlor Magazine, has been here
during the Convention. She is tall, fine
hooking matron, and attracted much atten.
ton. She liked attention, and; she had it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03

~ A lady was recently teaching boy
to spell. The boy spelled cold, but could
not pronounce it. In vain his teacher asked
him to think, and try. At last she asked
him:
"What do you do when you 60 out upon
the wet sidewalk on a rainy day, and wet
your feetF"
II gets licking"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03
CURIOUS TABLE OF FIGURES.

Just hand this table to a lady and request
her to tell you 10 which columns her age is
coutained-add together the figures at top
Of the columns in which her age is found,
and you have the great secret. Thus, sup
pose herage to be seventeen. You will find the
number seventeen only in two columns, viz /:
the first and the fifth, and the first figures at
the head of these columns make seventeen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03

bJ A culprit being asked what he had to
say why sentence Of death should not be re.
corded against him, replied "He had
nothing to say a too much had been said
about It already"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-03
Selett&a 4oetrg>


THE GRAVE WHERE WILLIE SLEEPS.
BIZ MRS. NJ. W. sTRATToN.
The dark-eyed boy, the widows son,
Her gifted gleeful child,
OF all her hopes the brightest one,
That on her pathway smiles -,-
Has passed away, and wild despsir -
The mothers reason sleeps,
One vision haunts her every whore, 49,. =.
The grave where Willie sleeps. =, %.
Too new her grief, she cannot bend. g.. ..
In resignation yet, 90,
And nothing noao the power can lend
A moment to forget;
The toys he loved, the ball, the kite,
Each little token keeps, ...- 3.
Before his mothers tortured sight, 4. 10.
The grave where Willie sleeps
Now put his school books oil away,
His life's brief task isdone-H
Had it been longer, who shall say
A rest 80 sweet were won ?
The little hat, oh hide it too,
For mournful memory sweeps ~,
Away all else, and brings TO view /. "a
The grave where Willie sleeps. ..-..
But soothing time will whisper yet
In that sad, mothers ear,
Better the spotless dead regret
Than weep the tainted here; .
Oh, life has many crooked path
Where many serpent creeps;
And many promise childhood hath
Which manhood never keeps. 90.
Now lay the loved one softly by,
The little bright-eyed boy
Wears holier loveliness on high
And wins boiler Joy.
Tho still beside that hslloBed mound
The widowed mother weeps,
The christians hope throws beauty round
The grave where Willie sleeps.
COLUMBIA, July II, 1857.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-20
DENTISTRY.

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