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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

LocKJGw.-It is wen known that this Is one
of the most dreadful and painful complaints
that flesh is heir to, and frequently battles the
power of medical skill 70 cure. It may be pro-
dueed in various ways, but most frequently by
running nails into the feet. We have knownit
to be caused by simply running pin into the
toe; again BY cutting the wrist with glass, and
by improperly pulling out hang nail, and vari-
Gus other ways. The following, contributed by
the Baltimore Sun for the benefit Gifts readers
may be worth remembering: have noticed
lately several deaths by lock jaw, and for the
information of all will give certain remedy.
When any one runs nail or a sharp instruments
into any part of his body, take a common smoke
pipe, fill It well, then take cloth or silk hand
kerchief, place it over the bowl Of the pipe, and
blow the smoke through the stem into the wuunAs
two or three pipe-fulls will be sufficient TO SET
the wound discharging. | have tried il myself,
and on five Others, and found It gave immediate
relief. If the wound has been some days stan
ding, it win open again if the tobacco Is good.
Try it, any one who may chance to get such q
wound.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27
NUMBER 81.
dstfrl anS Curious.
Po1sOHs AND THEIR ANrIDorEs.

Accidental poisoning, although not very fire.
quent, occurs sufficiently often to cause Il to Be
matter Of importance that individuals should
know the antidote or eOunteracting influence to
be applied when any case comes under notice.
There is often no time 10 send for medicaI
man, and many human lives have been lost
while waiting for the doctor.
O1alic acid, or salt Of lemons, is oftan taken
for EPSON salts, and causes death in a short time.
A safe antidote for this and all other acids, Is
magnesia made into paste With water, or a soln-
ton ofcommon soap. In the case Of prussic &C.
i'd, however, laurel water, or chloride of lime,
and bichloride Of iron, are effeetual remedies
Tartar emetic is another poison often taken de-
signedly or in mistake, and large quantities Of
warm water should be given to induce vomiting,
and powdered Peruvian bark.
For arsenic, the hydrated oxyd Of iron is Che
only cure, in dose thirty times greater than
that of the poison; while for poisoning by lead
in any form, sulphale Of soda is a safe antidote.
Mercury or corrosive sublimate is counteracted
BY the white Of eggs or milk; and for sulphats
Of zinc or white Vitriol, cream, butter, and chalk
viii act as preventives. For poisoning BY cop
per, the white of eggs, iron filings, prusiAte Of
potash, win stay Its action and for sulphuret
hydrogen and carbOnic acid, free exposure to -
and leach or two applied on the head, have
proved successful.
For all other poisoning, such as fungi poison
Gus mushroom, laudanum, strychnine, nux vom-
lea, and vegetables generally, it is always safe
to administer an emetic.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

How TO LOAD GUN>-Accordfng 10 NJ.
Sutherland, the Richmond, Va, gunmAker, 700
ought to try it repeatedly with charges consist-
ing of equal buIks of powder and shot, till you
come to quantity with which The gun viii not
recOil. or but slightly. This win give you the
proper quantity d shot With this load, hcG.
ever, the gun viii scatter In all directions. To
correct this, reduce the quantity Of powder IN.
Ill you find that the shot is carried as close a.
you desire. A gun loaded thus win never burst.
To make Il carry further, use shot Of q larger
size No gun should be fred more than sSenGy
times without being wiped out. When in he
field it viii be much safer to carry the piece AZ
Eays at halfcock.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27
WHITE, CLOUD, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MAY q, 1853.

had seemed to attach to her statements. tina
she had been led on, by dhe question to another
ill she had told him all he wanted to know.
She was obliged to be taken from the court
and physician who was present was requested
to attend her. At this time the solicitor for thu
prosecution answering to our States Attorney
left the Court, but no one knew for what pur
pose. Presently, the physician came INTO Court
and stated that it would be impossible for The
house-keeper to resume her seat in the box shor
of an hour or two.
1t was almost twelvSin sbe day. Lord Mans
field having directed that the jury be accommo
dated with room, where they could be ut by
themselves, adjourned the court two hours
The prisoner in the meantime, was rsmanded to
Jail.
It was between four and FIVE o'clock when
the judge resumed his seat upon the BENCH
The prisoner was again placed at the bar, and
the house-keeper brought in and led to the box
The courtroom was crowded to excess, and an
awful silence pervaded the place.
The cioss examining counsel again addressed
tue house-keeper. "I have but few more
questions to ask you," said he, take heed how
you answer, for your life hangs upon thread"
ado you know this stopperl"
ado"
"To whom does It belong7''
"To Mr.. Smith,"
"When did you last see it,"
"on the night of Mr.. ThompsOn's DEATH"
At that moment the solicitor entered the
court, bringing with him upon tray, watch,
two money-bags, a jewel-case. and bottle Of
the same manufacture of the stopper, and hay
ing cork in it. The tray was placed on the
table, and in sight of the prisoner and the wit
ness, and from that moment no doubt remained
in the mind of any man present of the guilt Of
the prisoner.
A few words will bring this melancholy tale
to its close. The house where the murder had
been committed was between nine and ten miles
distant. The solicitor, as soon as the cross-ex.
animation of the house-keeper had discovered
the existence of the closet, and it's situation,
had set off on horseback with two sheriff's Off
GERS, and after pulling down part of the wall
of tho house, had detected this important con-
cealment. Their search was well rewarded;
the whole of the property belonging to Mr..
Thompson was found there, amounting in value
to some thousand pounds; and, to leave no room
for doubt, bottle was discovered which the
medical men instantly pronounced to contain
the very identical poison which had caused the
death of the unfortunate Thompson. The re-
suit was too obvious to need explanation.
1t scarcely need be added, that Smith was
convicted and executed, aud brought to his aw-
full punishment by his own means. Had he said
nothing-had he not persisted in calling wit
ness to prove his Innocence, hsAight have es-
capped. But God had evidently left him to work
out his own ruin, as just reward of his awful
crime.
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gGIftt Gde.
THE MURDERER.
A THRILLING STORY.


little more than fifty years ago, . man by
thename of Henry Thompson called at the house
OF Mr.. ]. Smith, a resident in retired part of
England, and requested nights lodging. This
request was granted, and the stranger, having
taken some refreshments, retired early to bed,
requesting that he might be awakened at an ear
~ hour the following morning.
When the servant appointed to call him en-
tered the room for mat purpose, he was found in
his bed perfectly dead s''i
r. on examining his body, no marks Of violence
appeared, but his countenanee looked extremely
natural. The story Of his death soon spread
among the neighbOrs, and inquiries were made
as to who he was and by what means he came to
his death.
Nothing certain, however, was known. He
had arrived on horseback, and was seen passing
uFOugh neighboring village about an hour be.
iore he reached the house where he had come
" MS end And then, as to the manner of his
oeath' so liNle could be discovered that the jury
winch was summoned to sit upon the case, re-
.ofned verdict that he died "by visitation
non Cod" When this was done, the stranger
vas buried. ~ r~-s
Days and weeks passed on, and little furtheI
vas known. The public mind, however, was
no. At rest. Suspicious existed that foul mean:
hAd fastened the strangers death. Whisper.
70 mat effect were expressed, and in the heart
81 many, Smith vas considered the guilty man
The former character of Smith had not bed
eOOd' He had lived loose and irregular life
involved himself in debt by his extravaganza
sno at length, being suspected of having obtain
81 money WrOngtully, he suddenly fed from thi
town.
more than ten years, however, had now elapsed
snce his return, during which he had lived a
us present residence, apparently in good cir
ennstances, and with an improved character
His former lie, however, was novremsmbered
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

Two REcEIrrs roe MAKixe YiSEskk.-Fin
large glass bottles With weak tea, which may b
what is left AFTER drinking. Add 4 small guam
tity Of sugar or molasses, and ses them IN &
warm place, say IN window where ne sun
shines. In fortnight twill be e. for zee; and
is as good as cider vinegar. -. =
Take pan Of sour thick nilki break & %
that the whey win rise 70 the Top. Pin gIass
bottle with the whey, and to every qaart sd
one-half cup Of sugar. Set It in warm place,
and in few days il win be 81 for usey-D onar
Newspaper.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

CoLoRED MEN NOT CrTzENs.-Dr. J. S. Rock
a colored physician of Boston, and generally es
teemed, desiring to visit Europe for his health
applied to the State Department, through Sena
tor Wilson, for passport. Gen. Cass, having
a wholesome fear of offending his Southern mas
tiers, refused to give one, asserting that no PASS
ports had ever been granted to persons of color
The Boston Bee specifies instances, covering a
period of twenty years, ending in 1854, and
gives names and dates when passports had been
given. If the statement is blunder on the part
of Gen. Cass, it betrays reprehensible ignorancei
if deliberate Justification, it is deserving Of
the seyerest censure.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27
Misttaarfols,
THE POOR MAN.

What man is poorI Not he whose brow
Is bathed in Hssvea,s own lisht;
-
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W. 40, h...,,r ~ -.
a.. M. s-,,s,,,s
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Co-let the prond his gems bahold, a
And view their sp.ykIisv nv
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

INDIAN TAAK.-Dr. Thomas Dunn English
makes one of his Indians, in recent play, dis
course in the following manner:
Lissen, big chief of Mormon tribe. Long
time go Injin berry stronghold much lodge
much hops, many corn to eat, much buffalo to
hunt. Bime by white man come. He take
huntin' groun' for raise corn and build big lodge
-Injin fight him-ugh. fight him like debbil
White man berry big, berry strong-lick lnjir
and drive him fudder back. Den Great FadeI
at Montreal, he fight tudder Great Fader al
Washington. Get Injin for help him. Iniin gil
lick again, wuss, and get dribe fudder back
Now Great Fader at Washington come Sight big
Mormon chief 'spOse Iniin fight. Git lick agar
wusser-git dribe more fudder back, or he may
jam up gin white man dat way too. Guess In
jim mine his own business. Wait till Great Fa'
der lick big Mormon chief. Dat best. Daho-
nah hab no more to say. 0ugh!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

WoMAS's REvENoE-An Illinois Border Ruff
fan editor, smitten BY the charms of matron
ofthe village in which his sheet is published
addressed her long and passionate letter filed
with rhapsodies on her beauty and his lOve-lOrn
helplessness. The lady, We suppose with the
advice and consent Other lord, sent the missive
to the rival County paper, in which it appears
names, dates and all. 1t is understood in IrO-
quois County, that the editor has a country
printing Office for sale.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

SENATOR'S CRITTESuES AND BELL-A person
writing from one Of the Eastern States, says:
I" How ike the bugle-bIast Of our old and famil-
lar trumpet sound the patriotic speeches Of the
eloquent Crittsnden and the honest Bell. ]
love those noble men, God bless them! Was
not right about Mr. Buchananf I love those
noble men!' Yes, and in giving utterance 10
this exclamation. the writer but expresses the
feelings of not tens, but hundreds Of thousands
Of American people, whose eyes are turned
anxiously on them, in this crisis of affairs.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

A SmrLE REzEDY.-A vrit4 in 10 Baltimore
Sun, who has been afflicted severely n his fam.
iIy BY thAt appalling disease, bronchitis, haA
found relief from tie following remedy; iesfs
Take honey in the comb, squeeze Il out, and
dilute with title uater, and vet the lips and
mouth occasionally with Il. Il has never been
known 10 fail. in cases where children had
thrOats 90 swollen as 70 be unable 70 SwaElOv<-s
Il is certainly simple remedy, and msy Be =
very eficacious one
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

1Er.Governor Walker, Of KSnsas. wrote q
letter in reply to an invitation to attend meet
ing of the Anti-LecomptOn Democrats Of sus-
sex, N. J., in which he pitched into Leeompten
as earnestly as ever, declaring that il is . hc-
ton, and not Constitution; " a counterfeit
sought to be forced BY violence, under the forms
Of Law, upon protesting people" That L
about as near as anybody can get to perfect
definition.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

MOUND CIrY.-MOund City is magnificent
town, situated Immediately in the middle of the
world. 1t stands upon " high bluff bank " Of
the Ohio river-the BLUFF varying from ten feet
below to three feet above high water mark. II
is one Of the largest towns in the Union, yet
differs from other large cities in this respect
the houses do not prevent one from seeing the
town.
Its attractions are many and various; but the
principal one is the attraction Of grayitation
which. eombiAed with the adhesive nature Of
the som constitutes the strongest inducement to
permanent location. .
To the pleasure seeker, Mound City is most
beautifully adapted; to such an extent, in fact
that it might justly be termed the Saratoga Of
the West. The Tank and the River are Just as
good Watering Places " as there are in the
world. And, for SHADY retreats" where one
can repair lin dry time) from the noise and
commotion of business, Mound City stands with
out parallel, and some are Of the opinion il
always will.--MOund City Emporium.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

The REMAINS OF President MISUNDERSTANDING
the bills passed by the Legislature of Virginia,
is one for the removal Of the remains Of Presi-
dent Monroe from the cemetery in this city,
where they have reposed for more than quar-
ter Of century, to the city of Richmond, there
to be re-interred at the seat of Government of
his native State. 1t is proposed to erect tall
marble shaft upon an eminence in Hollywood
Cemetery, Richmond, which is believe ed to be
the most suitable spot in the city. Hitherto,
little or nothing has been done by the United
States or Virginia to honor the memory of Mr..
Monroe.-N. Y. Journal Of Commerce.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

"ExrRENEs MEEr."-In the Madras papers
we find q copy Of a letter addressed to [" His
Highness sree Pulmanabha Dausa vauche Bala
Martanda Vurmah Koola Shukara Keereda Pa
thee Bazhiodia Ram Rajah BhadOr Mummy
Sultan Maharaiah Rajah Shumsheer Jung Rajah
Of Travancore, p and signed 1" Harris"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

CONFESSIONAL sailor died recently in Tex
as, and on his death-bed confessed that he was
one Of the crew who murdered Mrs. Aston, Of
South Carolina, forty years ago. Mrs. Aston
was the daughter Of Aaron BUR-. She sailed
from Charleston for New York, in q brig, and
on the tip the crew mutinied and murdered all
the officers and passengers, Mrs Aston being
the last one to walk the plank. The sailor re-
msmbered her look Of despair, and died in the
greatest agony Of mind. ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

A DEADLY CoLoH--The new Azof green Of
the Paris Spring fashions is dyed with such poi
sonous materials, that ssamstresSes who prick
their fingers while sewing il, lose the use Of their
hands, and ladies have been taken violently IN
from wearing shrWls Of this color. The tint is
very brilliant.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

JM LANE Counting THE BoRDER RUFFIANs-
Gen. Jim Lane made railroad speech at Ell
wood, in Kansas, few weeks ago, in the course
of which he denied that he was an Abolitionist,
and declared his readiness to assist in arresting
and returning runaway niggers. He expressed
great anxiety to get on good terms with the
Border Rufians; hoped they would let by-gones
be by-gones.
The St. Louis News thinks Jim is swinging
round, and would not be surprised il " in six
months Lane became a favorite with President
Buchanan, and one of the shining lights in the
Administration y."-Cineinaati Gazette.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

STRONG LASeUAsEy-The Richmond Wing
though decidedly Pro-sIavery journal, Is get
ting thoroughly disguised with the tricks played
by the Administration and its supporters in re-
gard to Lecompton. 1t says the Senate Kansas
bill dis an abomination-an infamous cheat-s
deliberate fraud; and no Southern man, with a
particle of respect for the just rights and the
honor of the South, should touch it with forty
foot pole''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

Col. Benton was married, after becoming Sen
ator, to Elizabeth, daughter of Col. James w.
Mcdowell, of Rockingham County, Virginia.
His surviving children are four daughters-Mrs.
WIN. Carey Jones, Mrs. Jessie Fremont, Mrs.
Sarah Jacob, and Madame Susan BOileau, now
at Calcutta, wife of the French Consul General.
Mrs. Benton died in 1854, having been struck
with paralysis in 1874; and from the time OF
that calamity, her husband was never known to
90 TO any place of festivity or amusement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

A few days since, a farmer, living near Gale
M, Illinois, carried load Of potatoes to that
place to sell. The highest offer be could get
was ten cents bushel, and, rather than sell
them at that rate, he tipped them into the Fever
River. The result was that he was fined Sl4
for obstrueting navigation.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27
G8oiite 4oetrp,
TEE WIFE's APPEAL.

,s,r me-let me lay my hand
o,ce more upon thy brow
..sL,, me whisper in thine ear
= Inyss last and fOndsst vow.
TN, Iio, dat breathe these trembling "Ot'''
win soon be cold in DEATH
SA.S Inv dear cheek eth feel no more
Their warm and loving brea'n' fe
Iro from tbes-GOd only knows
How have Ienged to stay
u.w have shuddered thus to 'reaH
Tn. Ions and Swallowed way
r,;,b tall, me that soon may know
The joys the blessed find;
And vet linger, when east
A lingering look behind.
I,.. thee bowed before me here,
Ia bitterness and tears,
Re, can leave thee something still,
To light thy weary years.
Young, tender forms will cling to thee,
PERHAPS will miss my tone;
And though they may not share thy grief,
Tbou wilt not feel alone.
Fcld them still closer to thy breast,
And soothe their childish woe,
And cheer the many lonely hours
The mo,herless must know.
The world, with all its hopes and joys,
Will sometimes make thee glad,
Bu, they must linger round hearth
An deSolate and sad.
And, o! when time shall calm thy grief
Psr.hance the hour may come,
When thou wilt win another form,
To share thy heart and home;
When thou wilt welcome to thy bOarl
A younger, fairer face,
And bid thy children smile on her
Who takes their mothers place.
But think not, could speak TO thee,
That would frOwn or blame,
That they should love the stranger one,
And call her by my name;
For they will speak to thee OF me,
MY memory is their trusti
A worl, smile, a look like mine,
VIII call me from the dust.
Yet make my grave no place Of tears,
but let the dear ones bring,
To cheer their mothers lonely home,
The blossoms of the Spring;
And even there thou, too, mayst kneel,
And softly press the earth
That covers her whose face once gave
A brightness to thy hearth.
Then will the forms OF early years
Steal softly to thy side,
And for an hour thou canlt forget
Thou hast another bride.
She may be all thy heart can ask,
So dear, so trne to thee;
But, o! the sPring-time of thy love,
Its freshness was for me.
May she be blsst who comforts Gee,
And with gentle hand,
Still guides the little trembling ones
Who make our household band.
She cannot know the tenderness
That Ellis their mothers breast,
But she can love them for thy sake,
And make them more than blest.
Yet keep one place, one little place,
From all the rest apart
One spot which I Will call 'a bome,"
Within thy faithful heart;
And in the holy hour Of dreams,
When spirits ill the air,
With tender eyes and folded wing,
III softly rest me there.
May God forgive this erring love
That is to mOrtals given;
Il almost wOOs my Ipirit back
From happiness and Heaven.
And yet I feel it will not die
When this frail life is DER,
But watch till aIl my loved ones come
Where we shall part no more.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

Rev. S. D. Baldwin, Methodist minister, in
recent work, brings forward the original idea
that the descendants of Ham and Shem "enjoy
no promise of persuasion or conversion, Of faith
and confession, as races;'' and that "Alillennial
glory does not anticipate their full regenera-
ton" This idea has in it the seed Of a new
argument in support Of slavery.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

"FAsr STUDENTS. Of the inevitable
emeutes which diversity college life has occur
red at the South Carolina College, at Columbia,
S. C. One hundred Of the nice young men /"
have been suspended for the curious crime Of
tarring the benches. -... d.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

A German named Howzer came very near
getting himself into difficulty by prophesying
all the fires in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The
Eagle, of that place, says Mr.. HOWzer is quiet,
inoffensive man, and this power Of foretelling
conAagrations belonged to his father before him.
He has foretold the most of the important fires
in that Mace.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

Mr.. Polk, former minister TO Naples, when he
was recalled, remarked to lady; "Mv broth
er Jim being President Of the United States, II
was necessary we should all become diploma
lists, and you see what feOl have made Of
mysalf.o. 81 E e
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

as Coin the Marine Court Of New York,
it was lately decided that Ire use Of the term
as Co.." appended to the name Of person in
trade, having no partner, is a misdemeanOr,
punishabIe by inprisonment.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

The Washington correspondent Of the Chicago
Tribune says that its to the credit of me Hgae-
Iityof Senator Douglas that be always said Eng
IisA vas = passenger between camps
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

Tn THaKE L's.-zHalFs Journal Of Heaith
says it is three LIS, Liquor. License and fAts
spppers. which sla5 tie annual hetacOnbs Of
NmherDers who visit New Orleans. Dr. HaTI
lived there ten years, and speaks from profess
sionai experience.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

The New York Evening Pest thinks that the
uncOuth portrait on the cover Of the Atlantic
MonihIy, must be that Of rejected and ehoIeric
ecntributOr-it is very much ruled. s.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27

Governor Wise, Of Virginia. opposed the last
dodge Of tks Therapeutics.
Gov. Packer, Of Pennsylvania, regards il a
even more atroeious than the Senate bin.