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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24
Phenomena of the Brain.

One of the most inconceivable things
in the nature of the brain is, that the
organ Of sensation should itself be in
sensible. To cut the brain gives no
pain, yet in the brain alone resides the
power of feeling pain in any other part
Of the body IF the nerve which leads
from it to the injured part be divided it
becomes equally unconscious Of suffer
ing 1t is only by communication with
the brain that sensation is produced,
yet the organ itself is insensible But
there is a circumstance more wonderful
still The brain itself may be removed,
may be cut away down to the corpus ca
laram, without destroying life. The
animal lives and performs all its funo-
tions which are necessary to simple vi
tality, but no longer has a mind; it
cannot think or feel; it requires that
the food should be pushed into its stom-
achj once there, it is digested; and the
animal will even thrive and grow fat
We infer, therefore, that the parts of
the brain, the convolutions, are simply
intended for the exercise of the intel
lectual faculties, whether of the low de-
gree called instinct, or the exalted kind
bestowed on man, the gift of reason.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

THE BRIDAL SKIRT.-The spread
of the skirt business has become so ex-
tensive that novelties in this line can
hardly be expected Yet we have a nov
city in the Extension Bridal Skirt.
It's peculiar advantage consists in its
construction. Instead of being formed
of continuous bars or hoops, so object
ionable to the wearer, it is looped
throughout, or we might say jointed, 50
that it operates with the same facility as
if Joined with as many hinges. The
use Of the old skirt, to be graceful, re-
quires a sort of apprenticeship in learn
ing to raise it when sitting down, &c-
All this is obviated by the Bridal Skirt,
1t is at once an adjustable skirt, with an
adjustable hustle, perfectly simple, light
and airy. 1t preserves the wearers en-
bon point while walking, and in a teie-
a-tsts allows an admirer TO approach with
in pleasing distance Utica On. w.
Telegraph.
What perfect love Of skirt, to be
sure!
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

GTAnswers 10 Mathematical Questions by
&C. G. G.," 10 last weeks paper; To No.3:
q ,lG5. To No. 4: 2ll. To No. S: AS share.
S57 ,I42 and G-7thG BIS share, $40 ,S57 and
/ .7th.
Answer to Enigma by philemon Plllgar-
lic". Bread.
Answer 10 Charade by "Pete": Beard
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

SOphistry may perplez truth, ingenui-
ty may warp the decrees of justice, and
ridicule may raise an undeserved laugh;
bu5 where free inquiry prUvoils, errors
will be corrected, justice will be revered,
and ridicule will be retorted on those
who have abused its influence
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

HABITS OF HEALTHY ExERCIsE.-
IF young lady is unable to sport a rid
ing habit, she should adopt walking
habit.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

A gentleman bOnversing with lady
friend q short time since, claimed that
he could'parodizo on the hoop question
any verse she might choose 10 repeat
She, accordingly, rehearsed the follow
ing verse from "The Old sexton"
"Nieh to grave that waa newly made,
Leaned a sexton ola on his earih-worn spade;
His work was DONE and De paused 10 wait
The funeral train through The open gates
A relict Of by-gone days was he,
And bis locks were as white as The foamy sea;
And these words came from his lipo DO thin;
2 gather them lnif gather thrm ipH
Whereupon, tho graceloss fellow took
his pencil, and thus wrote on a. scrap
Of newspaper lying by:
"Nigh to q church that was newly made
Stood lady fair, and thus she said;
TOO bad, too bad--I here must wait
While they measure the breadth Of this open
gatei
Ahl lt's only nine BY sir, I see.
Too narrow, too narrow, alas! fnr me;'
And she sighed from her quiVerng lips so
thin:
I can't get lnl can't get ln!o
The Man who Knows his Place.
A rare, mythical character It is Of
ten advertised, often believed in, but
has never yet crossed my path. "Big-
gam is On excellent mamie thorough
ly knows his place" straightway seek
Biggam's acquaintance; for a man who
knows his place must be one Of eagle
eye, rapid intuition, and rare modesty.
He cannot know his own place without
knowing that Of every one else; and as
this is the most difficult Of all social
problems, I am naturally eager to see
the man who can solve It. On investi-
cation, Biggam turna out by no meaps
an eagle / find him a man Of servile,
timid cringing disposition, acknowledg-
ing, with great alacrity, the superiority
of those who are more wealthy, or Of
moro consequence than himself He
is either a Aattorer or "mush of con-
oession." He does not know his place,
he only knows that it is pleasant for
others to have their assumption of SUI
periority recognized, their opinions uu-
coutradicted, their efforts unopposed.--
One Of the most copceited men / ever
knew--that is to say, the man having
the most exorbitant and unwarranted
estimate Of his own capacity-was one
Of those copceding, unopposing gentle
men said to know his place. He knew
his place so little, that be was always at
tempting to do that for which he was ut
terly unfit and always falling, but YER
bally acquiescing in his failure, and say
| ing, 81 have not your talents, or success
would have FOLLOWED" FL Blaokwood.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24
Problem

Problem
-Four men, "A B, G aud p bought q grind
stone, tho diameter Of which is 4 feet; they
agreed that A should grind off his shuro FIRST ,
aud that each man should have Il alternately
until he had worn of his shares no allowance
being made for tho hole in the center. How
much shall each grind on G. e. g
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

Miscellaneous Enigma,
I am compoBed ofl7 letterss
My ~ 81, is very common nickname.
My 70, 3, IS, is pointed instrument.
My J o, 8, 9, is quick blow.
Ny 4, o., ~, %, lsu rough ile
My IS, 8, l6, is a small horse.
My 6, ,l4,9 9, IS to cultivate.
My Z, is one Of The vowela.
Marshall, o.
MY whole is 90 q humbug. DINGY.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24
For the News.


For the News.
Miscellaneous Enigma.
am composed Of n lettuU
.MyQ.7l, 70, is q small vessel.
Mvl4,ll,l5, 4, l3. ioa Greek letter
Ny 20, l3, 4,5,9, 8, % o man's name.
Ny g, l6, 8, 10, ~, is a "mashoau" Tor
spinning.
My GAL ~, la eut'uoous disoaso.
Ny whole Is "Boasip's" ttho author OF iha
Enigma IN tho News" OF week
before last) real name. JACK NEAL.
HuYdn's Cgoak, June Tth, 1858,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

It never was a wise thing yet to make
men desperate, for one who hath no
hope of good hath no fear of evil.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

Instruct your son well, or others will
instruct him ILL., No child goes alto
gether untaught. Send him to the
school of wisdom, or he will go off him
self to the rival academy, kept by the
lady with the cap and bells There is
always teaching going on of some sort,
just as in fields, vegetation is never idle.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

A CURIOUS PRAYER-The Syracuse
Star is responsible for the following
In the State Of Ohio there resided a
family consisting of an old man by the
name of Beaver, aud his three sons, all
Of whom were hard "pets," who had Of
ten laughed to scorn the advice and en-
treaties of a pious though very eccen-
trio minister, who resided in the same
town. 1t happened one Of the boys
was bitten by a rattlesnake, aud was ex-
pected 10 die, when the minister was
sent for in great haste On his arrival
he found the young man very peniteut
aud anxious TO be prayed with. The
minister, calling on the family, kneeled
down aud prayed In this wise;
80, Lord we thank thee for rattle
snakes; We thank thee because a rattle
snake has bit jim. We pray thoo to
send a rattlesnake 60 bite John; send
one to bite Bill send ono to bite Sam;
aud, o Lord, send the biggest kind of a
rattlesnake to bite the old man, for moth
ing but rattlesnakes viii ever bring the
Beaver family 10 repoutancel
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-06-24

a Virginia paper records the mar
riago of Miss Jane Lemon aud Ebene.
zer Sweet whereupOn our "deyil' NOR
ahzes as follows:
How happily extremes DO meet
10 Jaue end Ebeneseri
Shes uo longer soub but Sweet,
And he's Lemon squoeEor.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26
Poiiticai.

New Hampshire has gone republican by about the
majority as last year.-BofefHr.
The above is another attempt TO deceive
tho readers of the Messenger into the be-
lief that there has beon no republican gain
in New Hampshire this year. Below is an
extract from Tile New Hampshire Teie-
graph which says:--"Onco more have the
people of the glorious old granite state ut
tered thoir solemn voice against oppression,
and in more than thunder tones! She
stands once moro before the world, as the
unhinching, unbought advocate Of human
rightsl Let the powers at Washington be
warned II is but the mutterings Of Tho
distant thunder, after all. 1t is sufficient
to say that We have swept the State by mor'
than fire thousand mJority-double tha
of last year. The sham democracy is prct
ty nearly whipped out in its old time-strong
hold. 1t cannot recover its lost position.
"Tho triumph in every department
complete! The House will be ovcrwhcl
mingly republican, the Senate probabl
nine TO three, and the Council unanimously.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26
Correspondence Cleveland I.esder, March 18Th.
From Columbus.
Columbus, March


Columbus, March Il.
Tho last twenty-four hours have been
hours of excitement, and if such things can
take place, l am of the opinion a jubilee
was held in the Internal regions last night.
The House was in session from % o'clock,
P. NJ. until 8 p. M. yesterday, and more
ill-feeling was perhaps never exhibited in
the Hall of Representatives The bill to
repeal the law passed BY the Legislature to
prevent slaveholding and kidnapping in
Ohio, came up for its third reading, and the
Previous Question demanded to cut off all
debate. Every attempt that could be mado
by the Republicans was made to get an op-
portunity to discuss the subject, but the cf-
fort failed and the bill passed. Ohio, our
own Ohio, is thus thrown open Slavehold,
ers, without any law to prevent the holding
Of Slaves. Surely Shareholders even must
look with contempt upon the willing, gra-
tuitous, Voluntary scrvility of Ohio.
But this dirty job was not enough, and
the bill TO repeal the Habeas Corpus law
was also called up and passed under the
gag; or in other words, that odious ruiz
which should receive the exccration Of cy
cry friend of free discussion-the Previous
Question. The Democrats, some of them
had given their pledge that the friends c
that law, through Mr.. Monroe, its author
should be allowed the privilege to explai
the law. Yet, strange as it may seem, tn
gag was applied, and all discussion prevent
ed. Do you wonder Republicans friend
of free speech and FREQ discussion, were ex
cited, and pledged themselves with renewe
energy to give the Pro-slavery Democrat
party no quarters, and vowed eternal hosti
ity to that and every other party that wou
thus trample basely under their feet ever
principle of liberty so dear to every INTEL
gent, patriotic, citizen.
All that the slave power can ask of Obi
has been granted, and that too, before b'
ing asked to do their bidding. How lon
I before the intelligent, patriotic, liberty 10,
ing citizens of Ohio will spun from thei
the devotccs of slavcryl How long. sha
!, tho State be cursed with such gratuitous e
: fort to bow tho knee to the bchest of Il
: peculiar institution?
The House this morning reconsidered Il
vote by which it refuses to pass the Supe
E or Court bill of Butler county, and passe
, said BILL Moro members in attendance t
day than any day of the present session c
: .ccpt one, and that the first day.
In view of The course pursued by the m
jority here, all we have to say is, that
!. can endure purgatory as long as Democr;
. can, and look forward to reckoning d
g that will surely come.
i, Yours truly, w.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26
Mistellan&ons.

INCIDENT IN REAL LIFE.-The Colum-
bus correspondent of the Cleveland Herald
writing on tho Sth relates tho following:
One of those incidents in real life, which
are not surpassed in picturcsqueness and ro-
nance, by any fiction, has just come to my
knowledge. About three years ago, young
man was convicted Mt Cleveland, on what
was thought at the timo to be rather incon-
elusive evidence, of passing counterfeit mon
cy, and was sentenced to the penitentiary.-
His confinement was ended by himself in a
very short time; and having effected his cs-
cape, he wandered into the country, about
thirty miles south of this city, where he ap-
piled at house situated in rather seques-
tered part, for lodging and food. None in
misfortune ever applied to a woman in vain.
The lady, who lived there with her two chill
drcn, sent them to school, and admitted to
her hearth, the escaped convict-gave him
food and shelter, and when he was about to
20, presented him with suit of citizens
clothing. He was now comparatively Sc
cure, and journoying northward until with
in forty miles of Cleveland, ho obtained
work. Ali his earnings---some forty dol
lars-he sent to his benefactrcss; and then
quitting Ohio lie went to New York, and
became successful in business, and sent 5000
more to the lady who had bofriendcd him.
Meantime facts came to light and it trans
pired that he was guiltless of the charge or
which he had been imprisoned. A peti
ton for his pardon was forwarded to the
Governor, signed by the judge who had sen
fenced him, and the jury which had convic
ted him, as we'll as sixty-six mombcrs of tho
Cuyahoga bar, and certified to by tho Guy
ahoga members of tho Legislature. In
order to be pardoned, the former convict wa
obliged to give himself up to the authori
ties. He came to Columbus, surrendered
himself, was incarceratcd, and the key turn
cd upon him. His pardon was then hand
ed him, and he was released and now witt
a brgh; future before him, returns to hi
home. He was in tho Hall of the Hous
yesterday.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26
From th. stste.map. ,t.r.A ,s.A.

Tho Senate, yesterday, passed tho bill
supplementary TO an act providing for the
division of townships into election precincts; |;
the House bill amending the Justices act,
relative to proceedings in cases Of arrest in
civil suits where fraud is alleged; and tho
bill appointing commission TO examine
into the late treasury -Mossrs.
VIM. D. Morgan, Alfred P. Edgerton and
Chas. Reemeliu are the commissioners nam
ed in tho bill. The Senate elected f. w.
Parsons of Cuyahoga, an additional clerk.
A resolution to adjourn sine die on the 9TH
of April next, was laid on the table.
The House by vote of 40 ayes to SO
nays refused to pass the hill repeating the
ten per cent. law. The bill establishing .
Superior Court in Butler county; Mr.. Blair'l
bill creating lien in favor of employees O
railroad corporations; the bill to protec
sidewalks not within the corporation limits
of any city, town or village; and tho bill
for tho relief of the holders of orders issued
hy free turnpike companies, were passed.
The bill to amend sections 1872 and 23I o
of the Civil Code, and the militia bill, were
defeatcd--the latter by vote of SO ayes
TO 81 nays. 0a
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26
Yours truly,
From the Ohio Statesman. M.reh 1rth.

The Senate, yesterday, passed the bill re-
pcaling tho act authorizing the Courts of
Justice to change the venue in suits where
in corporation is a party, in certain cases.
A number Of bills underwent their second
reading and were severally appropriately re-
fcrred. Considerable discussion was had
upon tho bill prohibiting tho circulation
within this State of foreign bank noto of a
less denomination than five las amended
ten) dollars.
Tho House passed the act supplementary
to the Civil Code; Mr.. Langdon's Senate
bill repeating the act of April II, 1857, t.
prevent slavcbolding and kidnadping il
Ohio; and the bill repeating tho Habea
Corpus act of the last Legislature.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26
nz- The deliate and interesting oncro

Eg The debate and interesting opera
tion of transferring blood from one person to
another has again been successfully per
formed by DR.. Wheatcroft, an English sur
geon, in the case of female patient
When apparently expiring from loss Of
blood, about two pounds of blood was trans
ferred from the veins of her husband into
her veins, with the most favorable result
In few minutes after, the current of blood
began to flow, and tho ebbing of life wa
checked, tho circulation being re-established
and deliverancc from apparently certain and
approaching dissolution secured. DR.. w
suggests the trial of this operation in the
last stage of low typhus and the collapse o
Asiatic cholera, when all other means have
failed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26

New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chase
has appointed William Schoulor Of Colum-
bus to be adiutant General Of Ohio, tho Of
fee recently held by S. D. Harris, ESQ.,
Mr.. Harris resigned his commission about
the first of the present month. He was .
faithful and excellent officer and an cstima-
ble gentleman, aLd>if his successor fills his
place with the same ability and faithfulness,
he will confer honor upon himself as well
as do the State good service. Il is proper
for US to say, that his successor was not
aware that a vacancy existed until he re-
ceivcd a notice from the Governor of his in-
tcntion to appoint him to fill it day or two
since. As the place was unsought by him,
and comes as a free gift Of tho Governor,
he feels highly the honor which has been
conferred, and proud of tho confidence and
regard which inspired it.--.State Journal.
| We salute you General.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26

TIE PoErRY OF CRME.-Thc police Of
London have detected new burglars In
strumcut of the most extraordinary descrip-
ton. 1t will cut through solid iron half an
inch thick, hole six inches in diametcr.-
1t will accomplish this feat with case in an
hour, and without making the slightest noise
or sound, or without uniting the tool for
an immediate repetition of the experiment.
This invention of knavery is admitted to be
a perfect masterpiece in mechanics. 1t is
confcsscdly the production Of skill an(
experience that may well excite the env.
of tho most celebrated artifccrs in that spe
cics of human handiwork. ~ Y. Tribune
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26

LEcoMprox--A GREAT CoScEssIoN.--
In the State Journals remarks upon Hon.
Stanley Matthews speech at the recent an
ti-Lccompton demonstration in Columbus,
reports him to have said:
This matter of the admission Of Kansas
into the Union, presents two question-one
of facts and one of morals. He said it was
fact that the people of Kansas never
made the constitution, and they will not live
under it. 1t not being their constitution,
Congress ought not to give il tho force Of
law. The people of Kansas have, in fact
withdrawn tie constitution from Congress
by majority Of ten thousand. And yet
Southern men make a pretext that they
cannot refuse to admit her-the very men
who, all their lives, have proclaimed the
right Of State to secede from the Union
whenever it sees fit. Mr.. Matthews made
one admission which we wish TO print cx-
actly as he said it. He said: 's7Here is no
use to Jrare 1t out any longer. The hisfo-
ry of Kansas, IL must now be admitted,
from the beginning 10 tie present tin's has
| been a usnrpdtion"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26

BOILED BREAD.-Two cups Of Indian
meal; two cups Of rye; ono Of flour; two
thirds cup of molasses; pint and a-half OF
milk; add little salt; a large teaspoonful
of saleratus; pour it in long tin pail; put
it into a pot; have just enough water to keeI
it boiling; cover tight, and boil into the pail
and keep it boiling three hours, and YOU
will have loaf of bread without any crust
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26

In town on the line of Essex and Mid
dlesex counties, Mass. hen-house was en-
tered and robbed. The next morning the
owner missed his biddics, but discovered
the porte-monnaie of the thief containing
sirty dollars and his name lying on the
floor Noquestions were asked. The hen
fancier is said to pass for a respectable and
honest citizen.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26

FIRE AT NIAGARA FALLs.-A fire at Nj
agara Falls on Sunday night destroyed the
Ferry House and its contents, involving q
loss of three or four thousand dollars. The
machinery for drawing the cars from the
river to the top of the bank was destroyed
When the great rope burned of, car went
down the track into the river with light
ming spced.-Rochester Union.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26
QOttrn.
THE SPLIT PEARLS.

r. c. TRENcH.
His courticrs OF the Caliph crave
"oh, say how this may be,
That Of thy slaves, this Eihiop slave
Is best beloved by theei
"For he is ugly as the night;
But when has chose
A nightingale, for its delight,
hueless, scentless rosel"
The caliph, then;-"No features fair,
Nor comely mein, are his;
Love is the beauty he doth wear,
And love his glory is.
"when once a camel of my train
There fell in narrow street,
From broken casket rolled amain
Rich pearls before my feet.
al winking to the slaves that I
Would freely give them these,
Al once upon the spoil they ny,
The costly boon TO seize
"one only at my side romaned--
Beside this Ethiop nonei
lie. movelcss as tho steed he refined,
Behind me sat alone
''what will thy gain, good fellow be,
Thus lingering ot my sidei'
any king, that shall faithfully
Have guarded thec!" he cried.
"True servants title he may
lie ony who has not,
For his Lords gifts, how rich soe'er,
Ills Lord himselfforgot"
So thou alone dost walk before
Thy God with perfect aim,
From Him desiring nothing more
Beside Himself to claim.
For ifthou not to Him aspire
But TO his gifts alone,
Nor Love, but covetous desire,
Has brought thee to His throne.
While such thy prayer, It climbs above
In vain-the golden key
otGod's rich treasure house of love,
Thine own will never be.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26

To MAKE Coon TEA.-A cup of tea is
considered by many to be one of lfe's indis-
possibilities. To get the best cup out Of
tho smallest amount of tea is worth knowing,
Fill the teapot with boiling water, put in
the tea, and let the pot stand five minutes
the leaves gradually sink, are not scalded
and the true aroma is detained, not lost, as
is the case in the old-fashioncd "tea-draw,
ing."-HaUs Journal of Health.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-03-26

SALE OF NEGRoEs.-The Oxford Mer-
curry mentions two sales of slaves which re-
Gently took place in Lafayette, at which one
man brought 1,45o, and four women with
four children, $500. At the second sale,
one negro, a carpenter, brought sl,7o5s--
These arc high prices.