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Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-10
Net Down in the Bills.

The Baltimore Dispatch rccounts a
scene which occurred at the Holiday
Street Theatre, few evenings since.
which was not in tho bills, and which,
howevcrmortifying ii may have been
to the young lady concerned, provoked
the risibles Of those who witnessed it to
an irresistible degree. A fine looking
young woman in more than the usual
amplitude of crinoline, entered with her
bean, and was making norway through
the already we'll filed seats to the front
row Of the first circle, where places had
been reserved for them. 70 do so with
all the bold freedom of feminine young
America, she stepped upon the seats,
when, unfortunately, her hoops, or
rather tho lower part Of her skeleton
skirt, caught upon the back of one OF
tho seats as she swept by, and the fast
.eniiig about The waist parting, the
WINS concern came down kby the1'una
and as she stepprti forward anI ont ei
it, was left hanging in fuil view on the
scat. The change was astonishing; the
full blown belle at one moment, the
next looked like lamp post with Il silk
dress tied around it, For moment
the young lady was also unconscious OF
the accident. In another she saw the
full exleat OF it, and bushing crinolne
sank into her seat. and for tn next half
hour had undoubtedly the most bril-
liant complexion in the audience.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-10
8rookbiIle Amtritan.
PUBLISHED EvERy friday
w. H. FO s II T. r.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

One dollar and ffty cents per year, payable In
dvance, two dollars. at the end Of six months,
Or thrse dollars at thu expiration Of the year.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-10

SlSJ- Blessed be he that hath ro,hing
for he shall never be robbed.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-10

Ben- Gen. Washington seldom indul-
ged in Il joke or sarcasm, but when he
did. he always made o decided hit. 1t
is related that he was present in Con
grcss during the debate on the cstab-
lishment of the Federal Army, when a
member offered u res, luton limiting
the army TO three thousand men; upon
which Washington suggested to NOM
ber an amendment providing that no
enemy should ever invade the country
with more than two thousand soldiers
The laughter which ensued smOthcrco
the resolution completely.
S@T 4 correspondents of the Ph;la
delphia Ledger, who prentendsto to speak
from the book, writes:
While in London ! sounded some o.
the knowing ones relative to the Allan
tic Telegraph. They seem to consider
it failure, and even go so far as tc
doubt whether any message has ever
yet passed over the cablc-not excepting
oven the Queens and Presidents cen
gratulations are willing to back
their ol inions by bet.
These messages, they say, were sem
abroad 10 advance the price OF stock
Yet ut the samo time they think moro
feasible route will be obtained, whicl
will accomplish the grand object
/ SsSy- Blessed be he that hath ro,hin!
| for he shall never be robbed.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-10

rfY~ The following voruict WaS ren''
dered by a~coroners's jury, and is now
on file in the clerks Office in one Of tho
counties of Iowa: 4.s.fs
We find the deceased came to his
death by a visitation from tod, and
not by The hands Of violence. We find
upon the bsiy pocket-book, contain
ing 60, check on Flctcher's bank for
$3.50, and two horses, wagon, and
some butter, eggs and feathers.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-10

,n6- "Nassy, DO you know why dem
noisy birds ain called carrion crowsT'
"Of course, it is because they feed
upon putrid carcasses." "Yis, das it
Its cause they curry on so ober a dead
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

THE CHILD THAT Gould NOT SPEAK TO IT'S
DADDY.-That story now floating about we
believe, from 4 fact which came under our
own observation. We know case where the
couple, from what each supposed good rea-
son, after living happily together for years,
never for whole week uttered syllable to
each ether. A boy was born after a while In
this case, and when it grew up, could not, on
attempting to make known its wants to its
s.parients,' artculate single word Pcor
fellow, it was very distressing case. The
poor boy lived thirty mine years and twenty
nine and half days, and was not in all that
time permitted, when looking at his truly af-
fectionate ssparients,'' the happiness of ad-
dressing them in the endearing words OF Young
America, as s'gov 'nor'' and sold woman, ]" and
to the day of his death was silent toward them
both-but our case was deaf and dumb one.
What was 'tether caeef
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

SPRING CHIcKESs.-Are always in active
demand from May to September, in the vicin-
ity of all our cities and the large towns. OF
course they are profitable to the farmers, and
shall ldndholders and cOttagers, who breed
them. This is a good month to set the hens,
and hatch them out. For this purpose, o
warm henhoHSe, aud cOops in sunny places,
are required. Let eggs he kept in 4 proper
temperature, till the hen is ready to set on
them. Thirteen is the proper number for
clutch of chickens. When hatched, If milk
curds can be had, this is their best food. Ii
not. soaked bread Tor the first few days, and af-
ter that Indian meal well cooked, like mush
for your own table. Raw meal, wet up in the
us,lal way. is harsh and securing for their del
icate stomachs. When few weeks old chop.
ped cabbage, shiyes, and other tender vegita-
bleS, are 20 be added, and sour is the best
drink they can have.
We would, by all means, entrust the early
chickens to woman's care. She seems to pos
seSs the necessary instincts-worth all the
boys and men in the country. We have
known Scotch, Dutch or Irish washerw oman's
cottage, surrounded by a close wall, alive with
early chickens, when the gentleman's and
farmers premises woud not supply fowl the
table before September.
Don't keep the s.big' breeds for ''Spring
chickens either. a close, compact, early
matured fowl is the thing for this purpose.
In most large towns ahplump, fdt CHICK the
size of quail, will sell for as much in May
or June, as full grown one wiiiin Octoheri
and if they only know you have them, the
tavern-keepers and peddlers will be after them
every dav in the week. To the habit these
latter people have of confining them in close,
filthy coops for days together, we enter our
protest. 1t poisons and defiles the taste of
the flesh. 1t makes them poor. Exercise,
good air. and plenty of good food they should
have, till they are wanted for the table and
every one who keeps them on hand for imme-
diate use, should be well provided with yards,
and rcosting ccommodation. To make chick
ems edibly perfect they should come on the
table plump, juicy and full of their own na-
tural gravy. s'Plump as partrige." is the
term which should be truthtuliy applied to
+ the eaily chicken; and il they be not SO,
half their excellence is lost, while, in perfec-
! tion of flesh, they are positive luxury. ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

Tue LARGEST DIAMOND ~ THE WORLD
The Koh,noor.-The Cincinnati Times OF Satur-
day, SAYS :-ssWe were waited upon yesterday
by Mr.. G. P. Matthews, of Virginia, who ex-
hibited to our astonshed vision what he claims
to be diamond of the first water. 1t is about
an inch and 4 half in diameter, and nearly an
inch in thickness. 1t is surprisingly brilliant,
particularly when viewed by gas-light. Its
estimated value is two millions OF dollars. Mr..
Matthews SAYS he has been offered for it twen-
ty-four thousand pounds. 1t was found by the
father of its present poSscssor in the gold
mines in Buckingham county, Va, about sew
enty years since.
1t has remained in the rough state ever since
until few weeks ago, when Mr.. NJ, being
satisfied by every test, that it was in reality
diamond, took it to New York and had il
dressed. This precious gem weighs IA car
ats. The Kohiuoor, If We remember, weighs
but 100 carats. There have been several dia-
monds found in the gold regions of Virginia.
Last year, one found in said locality was sold
| at Richmond for $1,000. Mr.. NJ. is convinced
that he is the proprietor of the largest diamond
| in the world, and we see 30 good reason to
! doubt il.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

a FREAK OF FRosT.-The past Winter has
been unusually severe throughout southern
Europe and the East. Frozen streams and
snow covered fields have astonished the inhab-
itants of sssunny Italy" the shores of the E
goan were fringed with ice, and the drcwsy
Turk was startled to see the minarets of his
beloved St. Sophia white with shining snow.
Nowhere has the effect of this unusual frost
been so strange, as in Venice. Once, GER
tainly, Venice has been paved. Its canals
and-tarl1 in the ice, and as its fisheries were
broken up and the usual supply of provisions
from the main land were diminished, the poor
islanders began to despair. These icy letters
were temporary, of course, bnt If was move,
sight, truly, to see the exquisite tracery OF oi
St. Mary's church hung with icicies, fiieur9'"
Canal throBged with pedestrians, ana Gohao-
lier. stopping to blow his fingers, as he sung
the stauzas OF Taso under the balcony OF MS
| lady loye
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07
For the Raftsman's Journal.
HAST THOU EV Err 4?
BY RUSTICUS.

BY RUSTICUs.
Hast thou ever sat and listened,
In the evening-hast thou ever
To the murmuring of the waters
Of pebble -bedded river?
Vast thou on its green bank seated,
Yielding TO the magic powers
Of the softly breathing zephyrs
And the devastating flowers?
Was it close beneath broad oak,
By the waters firmly planted
And didst hear the evening carols
OF the birds in sweetness chanted
We're the gathering evening shadows
Skipping in fantastic dances
Ger the waters, Ut the flowers
Casting silent fartive gIances?
Did the pretty evening flowers
Hang their heads in modest bushes,
As tho zephyrs, lingering. kissed them,
And sighed off among the bushes!
Came the strains of evening music
Down along the murmuring water,
Like the music of the daisies.
Or their laughter-loving daughter?
Hast thou ever thus been seated
BY pebble-bedded river,
With Wymph light close beside theef
Tell me. tell me, hast thou ever?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07


Az 1yDIAx WEDDlxG.-The Nebraska City
Nc,cs OF the Sd instant, contains a long ac-
count of the marriage of Pawnee Chief to a
blood royal squaw of the Otoc tribe. The
bridegroom was named Whitewater, and the
bride W ail mush-pe- -shinga. We extract the
following:
s.Th. Chieftain's daughter was elegantly
dressed in red flannel shirt with deep blue
calico border, checked apron. Summer Kit
led buffalo robe and white felt hat. Her
jewels were magnificent. From either auricu-
lar depended bright ornaments Of brass, tin
and copper.
We must not omit TO mention that Miss Wa
mush-pe- shinga also wore s'red petticoat,"
embroidered according to design of her own
with porcupine quilts, representing desperate
dog fight. Her entire wardrobe and Jeweiry
could not have cost less than six thousand dol
lars in Fontenelle money. The bridegroom
was attired in all the magnifcence which his
rank and wealth demanded. He wore stand
! ing shirt collar, a medal of President Pierce,
blue straight -collared soldier coat with brass
buttons and an elegant pair of Spanish spurs,
while his stalwart loins were admirably cloth
ed in an ancient coffee sack. Altogether the
appearance of both the bride and the groom
was appropriate to their high sphere in life.
The most Sumptuous feast awaited the guests
| nj the residence Of tbe bride father. 1t was
spread in camp kettle and suspended over
lIc III CcItlC vi lilslt piiliNC-
/ ly lodge. 1t consisted of young dog meat,
| very tender, blue corn and old dog meat, beav-
/ er tails and mule steak, fresh fish, and sugar,
making altogether, one of the most palatahle
| and nourishing compounds that ever graced a
royal camp kettle. The horn-spoons of Occi-
dental luxury seldom convey TO the educated
| palate viands more tempting ard delicious.
! AS Tor drinks, corn whiSkey made Of red pep
per, tobacco plugs and rain water, together
with molasses-sweetencd coffee, made up the
/ list.
Among the distinguished persons present,
we did not fail to notice the six Mesdamcs
Petanasharo, the wives of that eminent SIN
| jun'' who is now at Washington, visiting James
| Buchanan on official business. Also, Mr..
Whitecrow, of the Omaha principality, Mr..
Big Soldier, Esquire Wildcat and the Hon
| Short tailed Elk
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

END oE THE FLORIDA WAR.-The Tampa
tFla) Peninsular of the 9th inst, says that
Major Rector has had "talk'' with Billy and
other chiefs, and he expresses entire conf
dence In his ability to Induce the Indians to
emisratc.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

Very true wa the remark of Camden that
though he would not say that the English Ian
guage was sacred as the Hebrew or as learn
ed as the Greek, yet it was fluent as the
Latin, as courteous as the Spanish, as court
like as the French, and as amorous as the
italian.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

Modesty is the appendage OF soor'ety ana
il is so chastity, to temperance, ana TO human
itv- as fringcs are to the garment.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

In conversation, wise man may be at a
loss how to begin, but fool never knows how
TO stop.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

The most miscellaneous liars are those who
keep fast on tho Terge Of truth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-07

Edwin Forrest, Americas greatest living
actor, has mGde prufsssion Of religion.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15

= fore and aft." cutting the rim Of the
belly, from the brisket to she possefior eud
of the belly, and making a breach, shro'
which part Of the bears entrsiis dropped
upon 4. As he bIendered upon him and
threw him down.
By this time the oxen and sled ordered
by The doctor had arrived. The bear
being a very heavy one, was placed apon
the sled. and the wounded man, exhaust
ed by excessive fear. but sound as an
acorn. ia respect to any injury done him
by the violence Of the bear, was unable
to walk. and being assured that the bear
was dead, yentured 10 take passage 10 the
haase en- she same bed Of straw with
bruin, deceased.
The news Of this ehivalric feat soor
spread abroad among the neighbors, ans
for a long time served for tale Of mer
] riment among the Green Mountain Boys
at the expense Of the Rhode Island duel
hunter.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15
WHOLE NUMBER 146.

academy, to labor openly and actively 10
make the public school so poor that peo-
pie win be compelled TO send their chill
dren 10 the academy |, is matter of
observation that The poorest public schools
are those in the vicinity OF an academy,
or perhaps the district nearest the aea<
denny, torns the entry patronage Of its
school into the academy.
Obviously, It should not be so. The
fricuds CT the academy should not suffer
+ their interest in the public schools to be
/ lesscnod ia the least degree. They should
observe that tho academy is dependent
on the public school for its supply of
acholars, while the public school is de-
pendent on the academy for its teachers.
Hence, they are mutually dependent, and
can no more consistently war with each
other than the members of enc BODY
All friends OF education must see, if they
view this matter rightly, that the interest
Of one grade Is involved in that Of the
other; aud that they cannot really adj
vance or retard the interest of one with
out similarly involving that of the
other.
Again, the same eagerness for patron
G age induces the academy to attempt to
teach many branches that properly be-
4 long to the college course. 1t is not
= enough that il should descend below it.
$ self and absorb all the grades inferior TO
= it. Ii must, also. force within its sphere
- the studies Of the college, thus the acad-
d emy extends is course, from the abe
: cedarian to the graduate Of college.
ie Evils grow out Of our present system
ie Of schools, owing 10 the rivalries and
IS iealousies that arise between academies
ID that are so contiguous as to look to the
.oi same region for patronage. In sucl
he eases much Of the energy that should
bic and would otherwise be expended ii
a rendering the shools really more valua
.or BILE. is devoted to self.adulation and 1
lty correspondent disparagement Of othe
schools. Advertising, lecturing and 9th
lily er forms Of engineering to secure patron
~ age, an sap the pockets and energy 0
ily both teacher aud people. Can not th
be money and energy thus expended b
mt employed to better advantage in som
"n other way NJ. L. L.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15

LETTING THE Car OUT OF THE
BAG.-A cute Yankee trick was perpe-
trated at Portland on Wednesday eve
ming. An advertisement appeared in
the papers, announcing that the hum
buggery OF Spirilualism will be outdone
this evening al City Hall by letting the
cat out Of the bag Admission five
cents and at this low price the house
was crowded. The lecturer commenced
and the audience were hnshed 10 perfect
stiffness. After making few remarks
very brief iHdeed-ihe lecturer took
from beneath the desk bag and ripping
it open, out popped large eat, which.
squalIing and splitting, made spring
among the audience. The applause
that burst forth was tremendous, amidst
which our Yankee took his lat aud eoolly
walked out Of the hail. The 4" sell" was
so rich that the audience laughed heartily,
and the perpet-ator Of the joke retired
with a pocket full Of Bost0n Jour
nal
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15

eg The Hartford Press says Of the
C.onneriieut town elections -
We have returns from li5 towns
TIE Republicans have carried 60, the
Administration 20. In Is towns the
Board i divided, and one 10 the return is
uncertain. The Republicans have gained
Ia IA towns. and the Administration in
six
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15

G. The Washington correspondent Of
the y. i. Tribune says;-
There are several gentlemen in this
city who knew Of the interview Of For
ney with she President, and heard at the
time versions Of what iranspired as sta
ted by Col. Forney 10 bis Tarryiown
speeeh."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15

DFLAwAan ElTcrioz Nv ilmipgton,
Delaware. Oef. Z. The complete returns
have been received from the election held
Yesterday. The Democrats have carried
de State By 750 majority.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15

G. The Philadelphia Press says
s. IL + estimated that at least sixteen hun
dred persons are now employed in the
navy yard Nobody pretenda that they
are needed there. No one doubts that
hundreds are engaged only for their
votes and their assistance between now
and ihe 9Th Of October
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15

9wIt has been remarked as = singular
hses fba Wien people come to what are
called high words they generally use
very iev ones
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-09-02

RELIEF OF NEURAGIA'-As this dread
lul disease Is becoming more prevalent thar
formerly, and as the doctors have not dis
covered any method o. me iicine that will
permanently cure it. we simply state tha
Tor some time past a member OF our family
has suffered most intensely from it and
could find no sure relief from any remedy
applied until we saw an article, which we
repubished Recommending the appica.
ton Of bruised horse radi b to the writ for
toothaehe. AS neuralgia and toothache
are both nervous diseases. we thought the
remedy for the one would be likely to give
reliefio the other. so we made the aprlica-
ton Of horse radish, bruised and APPLIED
to the w'ist on the side of the body where
the disease was seated. gave almost instant
reliei To aseyer attack ofneuragia. Since
then we have applied il several times, and
with the same gratifying results. The rem.
edy is simple, cheap, and may he within
the reach fevery one Laurensvile
Herald.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-09-02
Howard Association, PhiIadelnhi..

IABenegOient IHstitation, ksd Bv ..!, -
menJor the -shg OF ths sick and distrsssed aietsS
Tuh ytruleRt and Epidemic diseases ~'.~
Ihe Howard Associate on lin view or tba n ri Al.
uSslon OF humanl life caused by Sexual ana
ePtlons praetced npen The unfortun nnfs vir
s oI suen diseases by Qnaeks, several years 100
Attw9rthy OF their name, 10 open1 DisnSisa. %
sno treatment oIthIs class OF dseakea n fLiI t
IorHs and 10 give Medical Advice Gratis IL slisvhn
WIN Of their condtion
extreme poverty, to furnish Medicines free ~ ch
us needless to Hdd that the eintton
ulEnest Medleal skill OF the age and Will flrnfsb
'"T nm ,nuSt Di appr0Sed derq Treatment
port upon the treatment Of sexndf ijiseases ~ az
year ending January lat. 1853 ire Mr. ~ se
us.actoh thesenccessw which bsattendeh the Ia
uv, VI 'ne OonsnIng SutFeon In the cure of Sperma
Gleet syphilis the vice Of 0nansm'r 81 y
Ing year. N pau 'or the eneu-a
70 ihepastsoi assured
nave been ogreat to fhe aalIcted a. escSSths
70 the young, and they have to ,hsy
WIN renewed zeGl, TO this very I'm,
much dlspised cause. q s-'Tf" ~ u - Stf
a. lWweakness.the vice OF onanism Mhstnlbaf,nn q,
by I apa other discusses Of the eexnhl 1rra,s
" ,ne consuming surgeon, will be sent by mail lin y
T1v 1s%eq s ssrse9pe FREE OF CHANGE on receibt OF
on the nature and treatment OF se-unI diseases dis,
constantly heiDR published for ds
.,loutloh ana viii be sent to the Afflicted Home ~
d Iemedles and methods treaime ut discover
oprqlne tn last year, nre OF great yaue. n tl
address, for Report or tre atm ut DR. C,FoRcr p -
~ xa hnouN, Consulting Surgeon. Howard ssocia.
uon, NO 2 South Nine Street. sPhadeIpha Penns1i a
Nahla' BY order rOfthe Directors
fcn,SL EZRA N. sHEARTWELL Presidenfr n
S April 90, is5s-ly5I 77if'i '.-7 20 ~ V'
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-09-02

MORE OF THE ExrRAvAorvoE ANN Folly
OF MODERN DEMOCRACY OR THE 'WnANG
DOODLE PARTY The New York Custom
cost $1,000 600. the collections at that
port Tor the last year amout TO more than
$42 0O, ,Oo00, and more than one thousand
persons were employed in its collection.
The Custom House in the e,y of phil.
adelphia cost $500, 600, and that in Bus.
ton about $1,000. 900. There are two
other Custom Houses, one atNew Orleans
and the other at Charleston, not vet finish
and no data furnished what they will cost
when c. mp'eted. Already more than S5.
100000. have been appropriated to build
these two houses There is where the mor-
ey goes. 1t is supposed that the C,arlss.
ton Custom House will COS, S5. .OOo, 900.
ln l867.it employed forty eight persons,
and tbs revenue collected was but little
over $4,000 dollars. Where and whom
will this end? II is for modern Democ
r&oJ to determine New York Tribune.