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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28
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A TEsTIMONY
pY ELLEN ALLEyS-

DY ELLEN ALLEyS-
said of lsughter: 1t is vain =
OF m;rth said: What profits it
Therefore found a book, and writ
Therein. how ease. and also pain.
How health and sickness, every one
Is vanity beneath the sun.
Man walks in vain shadow; he
Disouieteth himself in vain.
The things that we're shall be again.
The rivers do not fill the sea,
But turn back to their secret source;
The winds too, turn upon their course.
our treasures moth and rust corrupt,
Or thieves break through and steal; or they
Make themselves wings and fy away
One man made merry as he supPed,
Nor guessed hoS, when that night grew dim,
His soul would be required him.
We build our houses on the sand,
eoneiy withoutside, and within;
But when the xiEds and rain begin
To heat on them. they cannot stand
They perish, quickly overthrow,
Loose at the hidden basement stone.
All tninSs are l. sdiU
Yea, vanity of vanities-
The rich man dies; and the poor dies;
The worm feeds swee.ly on the dead,
whatso thou lackest. keep this trust;
All in the end shall have but dust.
The one inheritance, which best,
And worst alike shall find and share.
The wicked cease from troubling there,
And there the weary are at rest;
There all the wisdom Of the wise
Ia vanity Of vanities.
Man hourishes green leaf
And as = leaf doth pass away;
oras shade that cannot stay,
And Iesves no track, his course is brief;
Yet doth man hope and plan
Till he is dead; o, foolish mani
Our eyes cannot be satisfied
with seeing nor our ears be filled
With hearing; yet we plaas and build,
And make our borders wide:
We gather wealth, we gather care,
But know not who shall be our heir.
Why should we hasten to arise
So early. and SO late at rest?
Our labor is not good; our best
Hopes fade; our heart is stayed on lies;
Verify, VIC SOW wind; and we
Shall reap the Ehirlgind, verify.
He who hath little shall not lack;
He who ha;h plenty shall decay;
Oar fathers vent We pass away;
Oar children follow on our track:
So generations fall, and so
They are renewed, and come and go.
The earth is fattened with cur dead;
She swallows more and doth not cease;
Therefore her wine and ell increase,
And her shsaves are not numbered;
Therefore her plants are green, and all
Her pleasant trees lusty and tall
Therefore the maidens cease to sing,
And the young men are very sad;
Therefore the sowing is not glad;
And weary is the harvesting.
OF high and low. of green and small,
Vanity is the lot Of all.
king dewitt in Jerusalem;
he was the wisest man on Garth
lie had all riches from his birth,
And pleasures till he tired of them;
Then, having tested all things, he
Witnessed that all are vanity.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28

The Chicago Journal of Wednesday
says that Exchange on the Eas, is al
most impossible ODE obtained. and when
i. can be procured. from five to ffteen
per cent, is asked for it. A gentleman
who had note of SO. $40 to pay in New
York last week. paid $3.50 for exchange.
Another person had $4,000 falling du,
in New York, and although he had
$40, coo on deposit in Chicago. be could
nat meet his obligation at the East short
of $1,000
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28

AcC1DENr.-As Mrs. Deiorest and
her daughter. Mrs. Van Ness, were rid
ing down College street, New Haven.
on Thursday last, foot ball was scci.
dentally kicked by the students through
their cavT;oge window, cutting Mrs. Y an
Ness sery severely with the broken
glass. and iiia feared that one eye is dss-
iroyed.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28
MANUFACTURE OF GOLD COIN.

In alloying and casting gold into
STANDARD ingots, at the mint, an alloy
is used which consists of silver and cop
per, and is in the proportion of one-tenIh
of the entire mass, namely In a given
weight of 1000 ounces of gold and alloy,
900 are pure gold. and 100 alloy, one
tenth part is silver and nine tenths cop
per. These standard ingots are then
assayed, to determine their correctness;
and are subjected to the annealing pro-
cess, that is, temperiug them By heat so
as to harden them. The ingots, thus
annealed are rolled out, and cut in differ
ntsizes, according to The denomination of
the coin wanted. These pieces, called
"planchets," are first cleaned, and then
put into the hands Of the adjusters, who
weigh each separately. Those which
are too heavy, are filed down 10 the
proper weight; and such as are too light,
being rejected have to be re-melted.-
The pieces thus adjusted are passed to
the coming room 10 be "milled," which
consists in forming the rims. The pieces
having been -milled, are put into tub
connected with the press, the movements
Of which, regulated by steam power
force the pieces into the proper position
for receiving the impressions on beth the
lower and upper sides. as well as the
iudentions on the rim, all being done by
one blow of the press.-Erehange.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28

USES OF NIGHT AND GRIEF F.-Experi-
encc has decided that the early morning
air is much more inspiring and vigorous
than the evening. What is the law? Is
not ihe atmosphere, like all other sub
stances and tissues. spoiled OF its ener-
gy by the action Of light and heat?-
Does it not. like the vegetable and ami
NAL kingdom require rest? After
nights rest it is recruited and young
again. Joy fatigues the spirit in the
same way; which requires rest from la.
Dor, no less than the body requires rest
from labor Grief, like night is salutary.
1t cools down the soul, by putting out
its fires; and if it oppresses her, it also
compresses her energies. The load once
gone, she will go forth with greater
bouyancy to Few pleasures. The night
of death is wise and merciful conclu-
sion to the excitement of moral life; with
calm, beautiful, wonderous strength,
the regenerate spirit enters upon its new
life.-Qaiet Hours, Jy Tie Rev. PulyOrd.
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BAzETTA, Oct. 12tb, ST.

Mr.. Robert Wright, farmer of Burton
Lazars, near Melton MOwbray, had a
COW which broke its leg, and which they
attempted to set themselves but finding
they could not succeed, they sent for
Mr.. Reynolds, veterinary surgeon, Of
Melton MoUbray. who found it in so bad
state as 10 render amputation neeessa-
~, and has affixed one of timber in its
place, which is likely 10 answer every
purpose. II is fastened round the knee.
joint by means of leather straps. and thu
beast can use it.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28

1t is curious fact that, in the frs
Territorial Legislature of Alabama, the
upper branch of that body, or the SEN
ate, composed of one member. James
Titus sat alone in the chamber, and de-
eided upon the acts Of the lower House.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28

The Pratt Bank. Buffalo, re-opsned
its doors on Saturday, and transacted
business as usual, and paid specie for in
notes.
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81 shall issue an execution if III,

81 shall issue an execution if the
plaintiff DESIRES" returned his honor.
.sTo be sure--I want one immediate
ly," bawled the plaintiff, whose counte-
nance revealed his determination to al
low no mercy as he urged his way as
near the judge as possible.
"YOu are resolved upon judgme.,t and
execuiion?" demanded the defendant.
81 am," replied the judge, taking up
his pen 10 record the same.
"To be sure we are," conceded the
plaintiff, with chuckle.
81 presume your honor can spell cor
rectly?" said the defendant, as he pick
ed up his hat and sent it further upon
the table before him.
"Insolent!" exclaimed the enraged
judge.
"Will you ob!ige me by carefully
spelling and reading the first line in that
valuable document, urged the defen.
dant, disregarding the anger of the
magistrate, and directing his attention
to the note that lay before him. The
Judge looked at the note and then al
the defendant, but probably thinking i
was best to take it coolly, proceeded to
do as requested, and read aloud, in 6
lucid style:
Thirty days after ,lste, prom
"Stop!" shouted the defendant; 81
thought you couldn't SPELL"
The judge was now boiling over will
rage, and smote the desk before him Sc
violently with his clenched hands, as tc
cause those who stood about him, in
cluding tie expectant plaintiff, TO retrea
few PAGES in double quick time.
keep your temper, judge, or We
shall be obliged to have the case trans
ferred to another court, where the mag
| istrate understands the art and mystery
of spelling words of one syllable, and
don't make fool of himself by kicking
up row and smashing Office furniture.
There. you may keep your seat, and tel
those present what the first line of tha
note says" said the defendant, with
GOODNESS thai surprised the audience and
puzzled the judge.
Having again glanced at the docu
ment, and appearing to detect something
that had, that moment. escaped his per
ceplion, the judge proceeded to read;
Thirty days after death promised
to pay
'Righlr' exclaimed the defendant
"you can spell, see."
| "This note is not due, gentlemen, un
til thirty days after his death" proclaim
ed The magistrate; "the case is accord
ingly dismissed, and the court adjourned
until tomorrow morning"
"What!" exclaimed the plaintiff, cam
thus fooled? Villainl''
The unexpected and ludicrOus conclu
sion Of the suit threw the whole assem-
bly,, save the unluekiy plaintiff, into az
uproarious fit Of merriment, which hay
ing subsided, they separated and dispers
ed. The note is not due yet.
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For the Chronicle. ]
THE POTATOE ROT.

Messrs Editors The rot has for the
last Eve or six years proved exceedingly
detrimental to the preservation of that
favorite edible, the potatoe. With view
of fobviating this, numerous schemes have
been devised, but all, SO far as l have
been able to learn, have failed. Numer-
Gus inquiries into the CAUSE of this sin
gular malady have been made bv men Of
science, from time 10 time, but no real
reason has yet been assigned. Tie King
of Prussia propounded the question
What is the cause of the Potatoe Rot?
and appointed a committee of scientific
men to answer it. These, after several
years Of investigation. failed to give 9
correct reply, having adduced only vague
theories and suppositions; and thus far.
the cause or causes of the poLatoe ros
seem to battle the efforts of the wisest.-
Although we have as yet no sure prevent
aiive for the rot, yet by proper care it
may be greatly obviated. The potatos
has yielded abundanlly this year, but its
pernicious foe has again commenced his
ra, ages.
| l have tried several methods OF pre-.
venting it, but none have succeeded so
well as the following. which desire to
lay before your readers. / first tested Is
two years ago. After digging my pota-
toes, 1 placed all of them in the cellar,
as usual, save few which l washed aud
laid aside to dry. When sufficiently
| dried, packed them in box and laid
them away in the chamber, secure from
frost. That year, every potatoe l lad
placed in the cellar decayed. But in the
spring, when l took those from the box,
not one Of them showed the least symp-
toms of rot. Since that time have exps.
rienced no difficulty in preserving my
potatoes. Instead of slowing them away
in the ground, or in q damp CELLAR. |
pack them in boxes, and lay them away
in dry place. BY this means the rot
does not seriously affect them. If our
farmers who are now digging their poia-
toes, would only provide themselves with
boxes, or barrels, and having placed
them therein, would Law them away be-
yond the reach of frost or moisture, they
would not be compelled to pay 81. so
and $500 per bushel for seed potatoes
next spring. j. McCLEERY.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28

P1oUs GAMBLERS One Of the most
amusing instances OF external plety we
remember TO have witnessed was in q
Madrid club, where every night toward
70 o'clock. a ge-et noin table opens.
Occasionally it nn.ss happened that when
the qame was at the hottest, the table
loaded with gold and noiEs, eagerncss
to be read on the flushed countenanceS
that leaned over the green cloth, there
was heard in the street the tinkling of
the bell that announces the passage OF
the host. Instantly the game was sus-
pended, the gamblers knelt upon their
chairs or on the floor and crossed them
selves and mumbled prayers while the
consecrated wafer passed its way to some
dying mans bedside. The sound of the
bell and the steps of the priest grew
fainter, aDd as they died away the gam
blers resumed their seats, again grasped
the gold, and stretched their necks, and
once more it was Rouge gagne ct la
Blqckrood's Magazine.
LITTLE THIYGs.-When Peter of Gro.
ton was engaged on picture for the
royal palace of Petri. Ferdinand II,
particularly admired the representation
of a weeping child. HAS your males-
ty," said the painter, ga mind to see
this child laugh?" And suiting the ac-
ton to the word. the artist merely de-
pressed the corner of the lips, and the
inner extremity of the eyebrow, when
the little urchin seemed in danger of
bursting his sides with laughter, who a
moment before seemed breaking his
heart with weeping. If this be true in
the world of living men, slight very
slight are the causes that make CT break
the happiness of life. The touch of a
brush can dim heaven with cloud, or
brighten the prospects of the fair hori-
Zon.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-10-28

LYING N BED WITH THE HEAD HIGH.
1t is often a question amongst persons
who are acquainted with the anatomy
and physiology of man, whether lying
with the head exalted or even with the
body was the most wholesome. Most
consulting their own ease or this point
argue in favor of that which they prefer.
Now, although many delight in bolster
ing up their heads at night and sleep
soundly without injury, yet We declare
it to be dangerous habit. The vessels
throu gh which the blood passes from
the head to the heart, are always less
ened in their cavities when the head is
resting in bed higher than The body.
therefore in all diseases attended with
fever, the head should be pretty nearly
on level with The body; and people
ought to accustOm themselves to sleep
thus to avoid danger.-Kedical Journal.
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Latest N sws.
washing ON usvs.


Washington, March l7.-Miss Lane, niece
OF the President, gave her 6rst public recep.
ton at the White House to-day. The GER
emony Of the Introduction was performed
BY the Marshall Of District Of Columbia.
The President has issued cards Of inv
tatiou to large number of distinguished
soiouruers here for his dinner party on
Thursday.
The opposition to Gov. Geary proceeds
from Pennsy lvanians. Kansss has not yet
spoken on the subject.
The correspondent Of Herald says: Col.
Asypenay rendered bic resignation to-day
- indian Commissioner; Col. Stedman Of
Ohio, succeeds him. Ex-Governor Meddil
takes the ptrollership, vice Whites ey
resigned. Hon. Jas. C.. Allen Of Ills. as
announced himself candidate for clerk of
the aext House Of Representatives.
Correspondence Of the Daily Times
Washington 10th. The statement is erro-
neous that Gov. Geary's resignation had
been received. The President has nothing
from him.
Gen. Cas- has received telegraph dis
pstch from Geary. requesaing that decisive
steps be Immediately taken to sustain b ion
and indicating his prompt resignation as the
alternative. The subject occupied the cab.
met to day throughout long and earnest
discussion.
Mr.. Buchanans' disposition is to sustain
Gsary. Thd Northern Democratic sent.
msnt here 10 very decidedly In the same di.
rection. The Southern wing of the Cabi.
net 10 understood to oppose him.
o. H. Lawrence an eminent lawyer of
the city died ahis morning Of pneumonia.
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Foster POaUer Press,
suPERRoYAL HAND PRESS,
S STE A M ENGIN E,
GAZETTE IQR QFHICY.

Mr.. CHAs. II. DAY, OF Chicago, having become
herea ftsr have the entire supervision Of that de-
partment As Mr., Gay 10 one or the best Job
printers In the Union, and our facilities for the
execution Of work have recently been greatly en-
larred by large additions Of latest styles Of type,
SC, we can now promise our patrons to execute
JOB Work of all varieties with neatne.s chekpRess
and despatch. BY the notice above, II Will be
seen that We have ordered more steam press
chinery. This Ia the only ONCE 10 the city whore
steam power il used, so that our facilities are
uaeauslled. SANDERS BRO.
Davenport, March 10
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OUTSIDE Friction Matches-Bsnd Of
Juvenile Sayes-Lofty Conduct, &c.

OPENING OF STREErs-ALDERMEk.- "A
mong the improvements which are demand.
ed by the interests and prosperity Of our
city, is the extension Of Perry, Rock Island
and Iowa streets. The former two espe-
cialy, from the number OF buildings erect
ed upon them, their central location and
the comparatively small expense At which
they can be graded, should at once be open.
ed as far out as Locust street. That more
roads leading into our city are demanded is
admitted, and in order to accommodate them
il is necessary that the streets be extended.
Between Brady and Farnam, north Of 9Th
street, rs pretty heavy population, while
large number of buildings will be erected
there the present season. In order to reach
the business part Of the city all Of these
citizens are obliged to 60 either to Brady or
Farnsm streets. As it has become an i'm.
possibility to obtain a dwelling house with
gu, ascending the bluffs, provision should
Immediately be made for the accommoda.
uOH OF iuOcc VIII tUue ~
some distance from their places Of busi-
ness. -.N
We hope the incoming Council will be
composed Of men Of stern integrity, who
perceiving the right will lave the energy
to pursue it, " eak, vacillaiing men, in
huenced to-day by the representation of one
interested man and tomorrow by the coun-
ier-representations of another equally inter-
ested, are wholly unfit for the government
OF 4 city where SO many conflicting intel
ests are to be represented as in Davenport.
We t,ust, therefore, that every man who
has the veal OF the city Al heart, will let
that be the consideration that governs him
in the choice of Aldermen at the approach
ing April election.
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Another vsrsion Of usvs from Nicaragua.
New YoRK, March II.


The Daily Times says: "Letters from re-
liable sources in Costa RIGA have been re-
ceived BY the George Law putting an en-
tirely different complexion on the news
which had previously besu received from
Col. Lockbridge. It 10 stated that the en-
gsgement At Hips Point amounted to
nothing, and that the Costa Ricans retired
in perfectly good order. losing no arms and
suffering no defeat.
Il was believed that they withdrew in
pursuance Of pre-arranged plan to permit
Col. Lockbridge to 60 up the river as far as
Castillo, and then cut of his retreat. The
report that Castillo had been taken 10 said
to be wholly without foundation, nor had
Col. Lockbridge captured four hundred ri.
lies a. was previously reported
The Costa Ricans were very confident
that an attack on San Carlos, il made by
the American force, will be repulssd, as the
fort is well defended; and it 10 thus design
ed 10 cut OF the retreat of the assailants,
and prevent their joining any reinforcements
that may arrive from the United States.
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THROUGH OUR

Mills for corn
4 other grain. Steam
hngtnse Of any size also
Rotary Saving Machines
enrnished to ordsr; Iron Nan
ties and 0ratseal ways on
hard, Steam WI istlss and
Drass goods ior steam
work gsAsrally-In ths
line Of Building MateFs-
ais ys defy compete
tiOn. We give pastcu.
e lar attention to this branch sfthe trade
and kn0W that We can sa&is n any nd
~ Who have occasion to want epy eoods
!. ne ss. wsy o. q build guiding; w keep only
Paint OH, and very lasgs assortment q
T!inninSs, such q Locks L Latchss, Dnth
Z Hinge, Class sssh, Doors, Putty, sash
Pullies, Window Springs and Loch,
Weights and Cord and things toe numer ous I,
mention. Our stock Of Fancy Hardware and Oh q
goods will be found attractive. We have hss q
sortment q Silver plated Ware, copsisting a 4
sssts, Cake Hssksts. Coess Urns, TsbSe and @
stylss, Mustard, Sugar and salt spoons
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COMMERCIAL.

During the past week there has been gradua're
rival OF busissss in oil the more prominent depart
mep,s, although the rivsrstll rematnsclosed. The
vsssAss has been mild, leading Us TO believe We
aha sooa have free river. Asood deal OF wheat
10, come in, principally BY wagon, without change
OF pucs from our last weeks quota usns--7S cents
per bushsI. We have no particular changes )"
nske In quotsh ous. Groceries Of all kiaos arm.
Considerable arrivals Of Dry Goods, with prospee"
Of q full market at an earlier day snd eeaef sup
piles than usual. We hope TO be able 70 announce
he opening o { the river In lew day'' ana 90"
.squsnt active ba'inss ia all aepar'men" "
trade,
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NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that election will be hold
~ en- on the first Monday Of April next At the usuai
places holding such elections ~ each and every pre-
einct In Scott COMFY at which time and place there
will be vote taken by the legal voters of said county
for the following officers, towit One Superintendent
Public Instruction Tor the state Of Iowa. one Register
If the Land Office ono Commissioner of the DesMoines
Rspids one District Judge for the four
teenth Judicial District, consisting u scott, jackson
AID Clinton counties one Assessor Tor the revenue oil
Scott county, Iowa.
The voters Of the county will also at the same time
nd nIacas vote on tbs License Law the ballots being
ritten either ssFor License or against License.
In testimony whereof have set my hand this 4th
- ~ Wsrrh 1857 W. l.. COOK,
ny - " ; aas,y Co. Judge
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FOR SALE,
Dr.. G. S. SHELTON, A. NJ,
SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN.

nR. 8. has enjoyed large experience In the de-
~ psrtmsnt Of Surgery, having, 70. seven yeats'
had charge Of 6ouTishing Hospital 4. India,
Iron whence he has recently rstuFnsd,l Of yeaT-
" average attendance Of 5000 ~ usnts he invites
psrtculsr attention to the three following oiasess
* disssss 70 which he has devoted most 81 his la
bors: Surgical, syphilitic, Uterine and other Fs-
male Diseases.
once 90 street, opposite Leblanc Honse.
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