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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-06
TRUE MEDICINAL PRINCIPLES.

Never extract blood. Blood is the life. BY abstract
ing in painful diseases you may occasion the patient
ease, but remember this is only the reduc-
tion or lesseninx the power to feel. And by
thus taking away natures tools, you may prevent her
from fully repairing the ravages Of inflammation and
convert what might only have been the sickness Of
few days weeks into chronic affection Of months
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-06
WABASH RIVER PACKET.

a CII-sk u TIE light draught steamer
Es53 -J52SS1a KATE SARCHET, r. r. De-
sE7Ezs7E<s7z6souchet, master, will run
regular PACKET between Evansville and the different
points on ths Wabash River during the entire season.
fo freight or passage apply on beard. febl0
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-06
EVANSVILLE IND. WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY g. 1857.
MISCELLANEOUS.
HEALTH DEPENDS UPON PURE BLOOD.

Thin AMI acri blood cannot secrete healthy bile,a and
therefore the first thing for those who are dyspeptc
should be to commence the publication Of their blood
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-06
GREEN RIVER PACKET.

n TTk - THE steamer UNION, Cant
= EHAz4a y Roberts, having been just IN.
e6ished with all the latest inn
provements, Of 800 tons capacity, fast and very light
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Mlstellaneous.
MOTION IN THE STARRY HEAVENS

The aspect of the starry heavens, the
relative position of stars and nebulae, the
distribution of their luminous masses,
the picturesque beauty, if / may so ex-
press myself, of the whole armament, de.
pend IN the course of ages coniointly up
on the proper motion of the star and neb.
ulR, the translation of our whole solar
system in space, the appearance of new
stars and the disappearance of sudden
dlminution in the intensity Of the light
of others, and, lastly, and especially, on
the changes which the earth's 5 axle expe-
riences from the attractions of the Sun
and Moan. THE beautiful stars in the
constellation of the Centaur and the
Southern Cross will at some future time
be visible in our northern attitudes,
while other stars, as Sirius and the stars
in the belt of Orion, will in their turn
disappear below the horizon. The places
of the North Pole will successively be
indicated by the stars and Cephei,
s Cygni, until, after period of 1900
years, Vega in Lyra will shine forth as
the brightest of all possible polar stars
These data gives us some idea of the ex.
tent of the motions which, divided into
Infinitely small portions of time, proceed
without intermission in the great chro.
nometer of the universe. Ii for a mo.
ment we would yield to the power of fam
cy, and imagine the acuteness of our WIS.,
ual organs to be made equal with the
EXTREMIST bounds of telescope vision,
and bring together that which is now di-
vided by long periods of time, the appa-
rent rest that reigns in the space would
suddenly disappear. We should see the
countless host of fixed stars moving In
thronged groups in different directions
nebule wandering through space, and
becoming condensed and dissolved like
cosmical clouds the vail of the milky
way separated and broken up in man '
parr, and motion ruling supreme in ev-
cry portion of the vault of heaven, even
as on the earth's surface, where We see
lt unfolded in the germ, the leaf, and
the blossom, the organisms of the vege-
table world. The celebrated Spanish bot
anist Cavanilles was the first who enter
tanned the idea of seeing grass grow, y
and he directed the horizontal microme
ter threads of a powerfully magnifying
glass at one time to the apex of the shoot
Ola bambusa, and at another on the rap
idly growing stem of an American aloe
Agape Amlerieona), precisely as the as
tronomer places his cross of net work
against eliminating star. In the col
lective life of physical nature, in the or
ganic as in the sideral world, all things
that have been, that are, and will be, are
alike dependent on molion.-HumJoH
Cosmos.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

SUGAR DouBTs.-The Worktng Farm
erdnubts the praclicability of sugar max
ms IN the large way from the Sorgho, or
any other plant. SO far north as New York.
The time of ripening is so late that the
sugar making season is too shortfor largo
operations.
1t must be remembered that the ma
chinery for sugar estate Of fair size,
costs from $50. 900 to $4,000 and that,
too, in localities where the sugar making
season, or time between the ripeniug of
the canes and frost, is.many times great
er than here. consequently both the cost
of machinery aud impncticability of OBJ
tanning the necessary number of work
men for SO short a time, renders sugar
making in this vicinity of doubtful ex-
pcdiency. There can be no mistake.
however, in the value Of the crop for
general purposes. The Sorgho cures
readily, is less inclined to ferment and
acidity than other kinds of sugar cane.
and when well grown and cured, is pre-
ferred by most animals to any other kind
of fodder-thercfore it should be grown
largely"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

A COOP HoAx.-A few nights ago, in
Philadelphia-on opera night-it had
rained early in the evening, but the
Academy was crowded, and before the
performance was over the rain ceased and
the stars came out brightly. When the
audience were about to leave, half dozen
young scapegraces planted themselves
along the curbstone in front of the theatre,
and stood with their umbrellas up, in full
view of the main entrance. The conse-
quence was a general hosting of umbrel-
las as the audience reached the door.
This sympathetic putting up of silk and
gingham caused considerable merrimen
among the dupes when they discovered
the stars shining brightly over their
heads.
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LEVI NoRru.-Henry Turner died, il
will be remembered short time since,
and left MIR. Levi North. who, by the way,
since the death of Gen. Welch, now occu-
pies the position of the Napoleon ofeques-
rian managers, 100000, neglecting to
leave anything to his relatives. They in
stituted legal proceedings to break the
will, but finally abandoned them. Since
then Mr.. North has given the brother OF
the deceased Turner the latter's share in
his business, and $1,000 besides. To
each of the sisters he has presented
$1,000, and to their counsel $4,000.
We have never heard of more unseltish,
or more noble act of generosity. There
are some who profess to despise those
who amuse the public after Mr.. North 5
fashion, but We doubt whether any could
give more exalted example TO true gem
tllity and moral worth than this.
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4oetrp



give me home in some sha dy glen,
Away from the haunts Of worldly men;
Where the gay birds warble unfettered and free,
Meath the spreading branch Of the forest tree.
Let me dwell where the wild-woods wave in the
breeze, a a@
And the suns bright rays shine soft through the
trees; td a1l
Where the gentle winds sigh at midnight's hour
And the Owlet keeps watch from its leafy tower.
Let me dwell by the side Of some silent stream,
Where at noontide's hour may sit and dream
Of the time that's past, and the time to come,
When this freed spirit shall be waited home.
O give me home where the wild flowers bloom,
And their fragrance is scattered in rich perfume
Where the honey y-bee sips from each budding
flower,
And heedeth but lightly the swift passing hour
o give me home where friends all are true,
Where envy and vice shall my heart ne er bedew;
Where the soft air shall echo the spirits sad tone,
And fairy forms wander all free and alone.
ELNORA.
Cottage GroUe, Linn Co. oa-s
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REvERSEs OF FORTUNE.

There is no country in the world where
men meet with such frequent reverses OF
fortune as in this. So many are venturing
upon the sea of trade, navigators with
scarcely the skill of cabin boy, that
shlpwrecks become the rule and not the
exception. Hundreds are yearly en-
gulphed, and we see them no more upon
the troubled waters. But there are a few
strong spirited, hopeful, brave men, who
with vigorous arms struggle to the shore
and made wiser by misfortune, try the
ocean again, with sounder vessels, and
with more skillful helmsman. These
are generally successful IN their latter en-
terprises. Some are shipwrecked throug h
weak dismay in the hour of danger
while others, more confident, courageous
and self-possessed, succeed in reaching
port. There are men who give up at the
frst failure; there are others whom no
reverse OF disappointment can discourage
You see them tail to-day, but tomorrow
YOU see them on their feet as hopeful and
vigorous ais ever To these the world is
always debtor.
When Details you, and the emergency
requires moral courage and noble man
hood to meetit, be equal to the require
ments of the moment, and rise superior
to the obstacles in your path. The uni
yersal testimony OF men whose experien
ces exactly comedies with yours, furnish
es the consoling reflection that difficulties
must be ended and by opposition. There
is no blessing equal to the possession OF
a stout heart. The magnitude of the
danger needs nothing more than greater
effort than ever at your hands. If you
prove recreant in the hour of trial. YOU
are the worst of recreants and deserve no
compassion. Be not dislnayed or un-
manned when you should be bold and
daring, unfinching and resolute. The
cloud whose threatening rumors you
hear with sad dread, is iull OF blessings,
and the frown whose sternness makes
you shudder, will ere long be succeeded
by a smile of bewitching sweetness and
dignity. Then be strong aud manly
oppose equal forces to open difficulties,
and trust in Providence. Greatness can
only be achieved by those who are tried
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16
CHAPTER ".

Five years from the date of the above
incidents, we find our friends, the Crews,
occupying snug little cottage in Tho
suburbs of the town.
1t is surrounded with ample grounds,
tastefully laid out Graceful elms are
scattered here and there choice shrub
berry adorns the foreground, while small
orchard and neatly kept vegetable garden
occupy the rear. A charming little girl
is gamboling on the green sward-how
her merry laugh rings out on the mid
summer air.
Now the gate opens, and lad with
a delicate but interesting countenance
comes rapidly up the gravel walk. A
sunny face peeps out of the white cur
tanned window, and Willie, for it is he,
holds up letter threatningly in his fin
gers. Miss Matte Grey" is written in
a bold, manly hand on the envelope
Tie enters the house. and the owner of the
sunny face, with pouting smile and
heightened color, snatches the offending
missive and hies away to her own little
sanctum.
Shall we take the privilege of an old
friend and peep over her shoulder as she
reads?
DEAR LITTLE SUNBEAM -
Your precious note, in answer
to my awkward letter, is before me. How
| thank you with my whole heart for its
sweet contents. l dared to believe, dear
est Matte, that you, who have been the
light of my life since boyhood, would not
withdraw your sympathy and friendship
now when they have become so inexpres-
sibly dear to me-
/ love you, Matte, as YOU alone deserve
to be loved, with all the freshness OF
youth, and the strength and devotion OF
manhood; and in asking you to bless my
heart and home with your gentle pres
ence, l cannot wish to deprive those of il
who owe their happiness to your filial
love. do not praise you, darling; for
humble duties, performed perseveringly,
lovingly, and unobtrusively, are above
all praise; but | would emulate your
goodness and share with you the delight
full task of cheering the declining years
of oar parents, and be to Willie and Nelly
a brother-for since my mothers death
love, you and yours have been all the
world to me. long to be with you. and
only await your bidding.
Do not exile too long from the light o:
your smile, little sunbeam,
Your devoted,
CHARLEY.
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and again his place would be vacant till
the midnight hour, while they listened
with beating hearts for his unsteady step.
Finally, the struggle terminated with
strong but secret determination on the
part Of Grey to renounce the cup at once
and forever, though he felt that to accom-
plish this it would be necessary to flee
from old scenes and seek employment
abroad.
With some misgivings, and many tears,
his family saw him set out for a distant
town.
Ere two weeks had passed away, every
day found Willie, who had quite recov.
cred his strength, seeking the wished-for
letter at the Post Office. AT length it
came, running on this wise.
Dear wife and Children, arrived here
in good health and 'blso found steady
employment. need not tell you to take
care of yourselves in my absence, for you
can do better without me than with me.
God bless you ALL You shall hear from
me again soon. JOHN GREY.
In fortnight came another, enclosing
five dollar bill-thus eight months passed
away, bringing from time to time, a cheer
ing word and part of his well-saved
earnings.
Finally, letters and remittences failed
for several weeks had the clerk responded
with a shake of the head to Wille's DALI
repeated enquiry. A dark cloud seemed
to rest on the household, even Mattie's
heart sunk within her at the too proba Bile
cause of the silence. 80
Ii was rainy evening in the begin
ming of November, when a stage coach
numbered up to Mrs. Grey's door, and a
well-dressed man alighted,. carrying a
portmanteau.
Father has come, shouted Willie, and
such a welcome did ever weary travel
ler receive before.
Thank God John Grey had kept his
| pledge, and when he recounted all his
struggles, resolves and triumphs, ascrib-
ing il all to home-infuence, which had
wrought silently but etfectually upon him,
how amply was Matte repaid for all her
vexations and trials, and how Mrs. Grey
felt the old love re-kindle in her breast
towards the friend of her youth.
Those were soflened hearts that listened
to the Bible story of the Prodigal that
night, as Matte read it with touching
accents; and a happy family knelt before
the Giver of all Good, when John Grey
first lifted up his voice in prayer.
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paper, as one of the prime means of main
tanning their institutions, cultivating and
conserving the spirit of freedom. just
on the ground, that one man would call
upon his next door neighbor, and urge
him to go to a public meeting with him,
to hear certain discussions which were to
take place touching the common good,
the elder and more experienced make il
buriness to press on the younger and
less experienced the duty Of taking one
or more newspapers"
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Vbe 4ouse auo farm.


Most stables are constructed In direct
violation of every law Of nature. They
are made to slope from the hay-rack back
to the heels of the horse, when horses
natural position is with the fore-feet the
lowest. The hay-rack is SO high the
horse is compelled to reach up to get the
hay. His natural position while feeding,
is with his head down to the ground..
The stalls are so high he cannot see his
companions, while he is naturally gre
garlous and loves company. In stable
he stands on floor naturally, on the
earth. In his natural wilds he is ra.-
cling animal in the stable he is so con-
fined that he cannot lie down, and can
scarcely turn himself.
Is it wonderful, then, that nearly every
horse is unsound Standing with the
fore-fe the highest, throws the weight
on the flexor tendons, and destroys the
back. Turning the nose unnaturally
upward strains the tendons of the neck
while he is eating; and is often, unques-
tionably, the cause of poll-evil. High
and separate stalls destroy his natural
social qualities, and make him sour and
morose; and hard plank floor on which
he is doomed to stand for twenty and
twenty four hours at time, will pro.
duce ring-bone.
Another defect in many stables is.
that they are too tight, with NOW Of
hay over them. The ammonia arisino
from the urine has no chance to escape:
the horse is continually breathing it; it
penetrates the hay, and he is continually
eating it. How often do we enter sta
bic, in hot weather, when the ammonia
cal AIR is so pungent that We can scarcely
breathe it; and yet the horse is compelled
to stand in it, and breathe it, and eat his
food that is completely saturated with it.
Can we wonder that the horse is subject
to unusual and sudden acute and fatal
diseases? 1t is more to be wondered
that he lives at all under such circum-
stances.
Hay should never be placed over a
stable so as to receive the ammoniacal
gas ; but stables should be ventilated
above, so as to let the gas and foul air
escape.
Another error in the construction of
stables is the openings for throwing out
manure and ventilation. In most stables
the openings are for the twofold purposes.
In the first place, the openings are too
low, and allow the current of air to blow
on the horse. The effect is the same as
a current of air on a human being. pro-
ducing cold, fever, cough and consump-
ton.
Nor is this all this current of air
which is all the good air the horse has,
comes in from the manure heap, and is
but adding more poisonous gas TO that
already existing.
Ii is wrong morally, as we'll as econom-
cally wrong, thus to treat the horse one
of the best and noblest of the brute crea-
ton Ohio Farmer.
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THE RIcHEsr CoMN1-Sr

THE RICHEST COMMUNITY IN THE
WoRLD.--Lo! the poor Indian A day
or two since we had the occasion to men
tion that the sale of the Delaware Indian
trust lands was S47O, 900. The lands
sold were only those comprised in the
eastern division of this great reservation.
The western division is now advertised
to be sold. That contains some $4,000
acres, and viii undoubtedly bring an
aggregate of at least six hundred thousand
dollars. The tribe are also the owners OF
a home reservation almost Immediately
adjoining Leavenworth City, forty miles
by ten broad.
That would sell tomorrow readily, for
ten dollars per acre, or an aggregate OF
three millions of dollars. Thus their
total wealth, independent of personal
property-and some of them are men of
considerable individual means--is about
81, 100000. They number in all some
nine hundred souls; and from the real
estate described above, are worth, on an
average, 81, 400 per soul, or s29, 29o to
each family of FIVE persons among them.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

AMERICAN MARDLEs.-In West Rut
land, Vermont, marble is obtained which
has no superior for sculpture in the world
and some oft has been exported to Rome
odered by Italian sculptors; it has fine
grain, and works beautifully under the
chisel. In Great Darlington, Mass, there
is flexible marble, which bends like .
bow when wet. Black marble, equal to
that of Ireland, is found in New York
and verd antique is found in many dis
tricts, and in every State, in almost every
variety.
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Written for the Guardian.
M A TIE GREY :;
THE LITTLE ST NIB EAM
CONCLUDED.
CHAPTER III.


Christmas week came at last, and Mat
tie clapped her hands and fairly dancee
for Joy when she surveyed the variou,
little packages neatly done up and appro
priately labeled, thanks to Chasley's off
ciousness. Aunt Mary had entered into
all her little plans with the interest of 8
truly benevolent heart, and nothing hac
been omitted to complete the array O
presents which her limited means could
supply or Mattie's industry achieve. And
no miser could have counted over his
boards with half the jealous care with
which Matte recounted her treasures
again and again, to see that nothing was
missing or out of place.
How glad mother viii be to get this
nice warm shawl Dear aunt Mary; il
could only be as good as she is. Won't
Willy be pleased with Robinson Crusoe,
and his queer man Friday, and all the
funny pictures and if father will only
smile and pat me on the cheek, won't !
be the happiest girl in the world 2
"'ro be sure you will said Charley
who had just come in from the barn in
time to hear the latter part of her solilo.
guy, and SO you ought to be; but the
horses are ready, liule Miss Jenkins, SC
just put on your hood and fxins, and
we'll see how fast sunbeam can travel.
Good bye, aunt Mary, shall love you
always. aiunys, Good bye. Susan
And aunt Mary, through foggy spec
tacles, and Susan, over the corner of her
apron, saw the queer little figure. all
hooded and cloaked, spring into the
sleigh. The parcels were all safely stored
away, including a bushel of apples and
n roll Of Susan's yellow butter Charley
never so proud in his life, cracked his
whip over the prancing horses. and away
the young travellers few.
Toward sundown they reached their
place of destination.
Is that the house, asked Charley,
pointing to q weather-beaten, one STORY
building at the end of lane.
Yes, said Matte, with sigh, for she
observed that the fence was much the
worse for wear. and the apology for a
gate swinging on one hinge; and then
her quick eye detected two newly broken
Panes in the front windows, stuffed with
an old hat and the remnants Of bed
quilt.
Charley OWNED his cousins feelings,
and with true delicscy. confined his OBJ
servation to his tagging animals, which
now seemed to require deal Of attention.
I'll drive back to the Brass Ball, and
call over in the morning, said he, as he
lifted Matte out Of the sleigh, and spring
ing in again, was off in an instant.
'Iwonder if father is at home. thought
she. and her heart beat audibly as she
lifted the latch. Her eyes, dazzled by
she snow, could distinguish nothing, the
mouse seemed deserted.
a joyful cry from Willie attracted her
sow.fds the cot where he lay, and the
orosner and sister were locked in each
others arms. AZ m 1RtL
You sick and alone, Willie. what has
happened. where's mother p were Mat
ties hasty inquiries. as soon as she could
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

GRASS AND cRopS.-A letter to us from
sharpsburg, Marion county, No., dated
April 9Th. says:
No grass for cattle yet Prairics as
bare otgriss as they We're two months ago.
Cattle suffering for want of food, aud "a
great many have died. Some have lost 5
head; some 10 head, and some 20 head,
and over. Corn can hardly be bought at
any price. No corn planted yet, and very
little oats sowed. Wheat is "dead dog,
The lands sowed about here will not av-
erage, in my opinion, Two pints TO the
acre.
Which causes a girl the most pleasure?
TO hear herself praised, or another run
down?
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AMERICAN NEwspApERs.-The BIRTHS.

AMERICAN NEwsPAPERs.-The Brifish
Banner says: I'VE must invite the atten-
ton of our friends to the American Press
For ready wit, practical sagacity, the
Americans are leaving the whole world
behind them. Now, there is nothing
more certain than that, of all insrumen.
mlities whereby the American intellect
has been awakened, guided and impeled
the most effective is the Newspaper
Not only has every city and every town
but almost every village, its one, two, ol
three newspapers, published on the spot
bat almost all of them, one or two daily
journals. There the spirit of the people
is thoroughly worked up to the duty o
promoting the circulation OF the news
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

The WISCONSIN JUDICIAL ELECTION.
The Milwaukee Sentinel has the official re-
turns from 90 counties at the above cleo
ton, which give II, SEQ votes, and giving
Judge Whilon H., l02 majority. In the
remaining counties, which are mostly
small, II in number, Fremont last fall
had about l, 900 majority. 1t says, a full
vote in the State would have given Viii
ton 5000 majority.