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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-27

HAxRIsBuRGH, May 20.
The State canals were formally transfer.
rcd 10 the sunbury and Erie Railroad Com.
pany to-day. Tho Governor issued pro-
clamstiOn announcing the fact.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-27
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-27

TIE frs, census OF Minnesota was taken
ON the 30th Of June. l5t9, and exhibited
the following result:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09
1f(istellaneo}ts 8eaomg.
THE MILITIA SYSTEM.


GWe take the subjoined well-timed and
sensible article from late number of the
Lexington Flag. 1t purports to be a peti
ton to the Legislature; and we would be
much pleased to see move made in York
District, having the same end in view
This is the only public duty required by the
State which We think ouerous and oppressive,
and simply from the fact that we regard the
System as entirely useless. 1t is use
full to no class of our citizens unless it be
the offiee.seekers. Why should the many
be taxed for the. few? But read the arti
cle.]
We, the undersigned, citizens of Lexing.
ton District, respectfully petition your Hon
orable body to'free us from the onerous and
odious exactions of the existing Militia sys
tenn.
We have been burdened with its require
ments fully long enough to know, most GER
tainly, that practically it does not answer
the end for which 1t was originally designed;
and are fully satisfied, that instead of foster
ing military spirit, it only demoralizes the
people, and brings the military into ridicu'
lous contempt.
We believe that simple enrolment Of
our own effective force would be amply sufi
cient for all practicle purposes, without any
such mockery as Company, Battalion, OF
Regimental parades, and we earnestly urge
upon the consideration of your Honorable
Body, the propriety and expediency of, at
least, so modifying the System as to dis
pense with all parades known as Militia
trainings.
If your Honorable Body deem it condu
Give to the public welfare, and promotive oi
State pride, and honor, at home and abroad
to create Militia officers ofthe different grades,
we can only express our entire willingness to
elect them, at such times as your Honorable
Body may deem best; and further, that they
| shall be empowered to muster themselves, and
all who will voluntarily join them, as lang
and as often as they please.
In lieu of the present plan, We ask more
perfect organization of the Volunteer sys'
tenn, believing, that with proper exemption
ofits members from other public duties, such
system would draw out suf6ciency of mil
itary talent for the States defence in any
emergency.
The cost attending the different parades
under the present arrangement, is at least
double that now expended by the State in
Free School Education, and leaves to the
people no adequate result for good-no
equivalent for the time and money thus use,
lessly wasted and we appeal to your Honor.
able Body, by every consideration of duty
and patriotism, to give us ample and ade'
quate relief:
And your petitioners will ever pray &c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09
THE OLD AND YOUNG.

A habit which is considerably prevalent
iu almost every family, of allowing children
to sleep with older persons, has ruined the
nervous vivacity and physical energy of many
promising child. Those having dear old
friends, whose lives they would wish to per-
petuate at the sacrifice of innocent offspring,
alone should encourage this evil; but every
parent who loves his child, and wishes to
preserve to him a sound nervous system,
with which to buffet successfully the cares,
sorrows, and labors of life, must see to it,
that his nervous vitality is not absorbed by
some diseased or aged relative.
Children, when compared with adults, are
electrically in a positive condition. The
rapid changes which are going on in their
little bodies abuudantly generate and as ex-
tensively work up vital nervoe electric fluids.
But when by contact, for long nights, with
elder and negative persons, the vitalizing
electricity of their tender organizations is
absorbed, they soon pine, grow pale, languid
and dull, while their bed companion feels a
correspondent invigoration. King David,
the Psalmist, knew the effect of this prac-
tice, and when he became old, got certain
young persons to sleep with him, that his
days might be heightened. DR.. Hufeland,
the German Psychologist, attributes the fire.
quent longevity Of schoolmasters to their
daily associations with young persons.
Invalid mothers often prolong their exis-
tence by daily contact with their children.
We once knew a woman who, by weak lungs
and mineral doctors, had been Frustrated
with incurable consumption. Her infant
occupied the same bed with her, almost con-
stantly, day and night. The mother lin
gered on the verge of the grave, her demise
being hourly expected. Still she fingered
on, daily disproving the prediction of medi-
cal attendants. The child, meanwhile, pined
without any apparent disease. It's once fat
little cheeks fell away with singular rapidity
till every bone in its face was visible. Fl
nally it had impaired to the mother the last
spark of vitality, and simultaneously both
died. We saw it recently stated in news
paper that man in Massachusetts had lived
forty days without eating anything, during
which period be had been nourished by
little cool water, and 'by the influence ab-
sorbed by him while daily holding the hand
of bis wife,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09
ORIGIN OF BRANDY.

Brandy began to be distilled in France
about the year 1918, but it was prepared
only as a medicine, and was considered as
possessing such marvellous Strengthening
aud sanitary powers that the physicians nam
ed it the water of life" (peau dc rie, IA name
it still retains, though now rendered, by ex.
eessive potations, one of life's most power
full and prevalent destroyers. Raymond Lul-
ly, disciple of Arnold de Villa Nova, con-
sidered this admirable essence of wine to be
an emanation from Divinity, and that twas
intended to reanimate and proloug the life
of man. He even thought that this discov-
cry indicated that the time had arrived for
the contamination of all things-the end of
the world. Before the means of determining
the true quantity of alchohol in spirits were
known, the dealers were in the habit of en-
Eploying very. rude method of forminga no.
tiou of the strength. 4 given quantity of
the spirits was poured upon a quantity Of
gunpowder in dish and set on FIRE. If at
the end of the combustion the guupowdcr
continued dry enough, it exploded, but if it
had been wetted with water in the spirits,
the fame of the alcohol went out without
setting the powder on fire. This was called
the proof. Spirits which kindled gunpowder
were said to be above proof.
From the origin of the term proof it is
obvious that its meaning must at first have
been very indefinite. 1t could serve only to
point out those spirits which are too weak to
kindle gunpowder, but could not give any in.
formation respecting the relative strength Of
those spirits which we're above proof. Even
the strength of proof was not fixed, because
it was Influenced by the quantity of spirits
employed-a small quantity of weaker spir-
it might be made to Rindle gunpowder, while
greater quantity of stronger might fail.
Clarke, in his hydromster, which was inYen-
ted about the year 1870, fixed the strength
Of proof spirits on the stem at the specific
gravity of O.92O at the temperature of so de.
grees This is the strength On which proof
spirit is fixed in Great Britain by act of Par
lament, and at this strength it is no more
than a mixture of 49 pounds of pure alcohol
with 81 pounds of water. Brandy, rum, gin,
and whisky contain nearly similar proper
tions. Scientific american.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09

SOMETHING TO FEEL GLAD ABOUT
Sitting in our sanctum, says the editor of the
IeaVenworth Times, now some years past,
on a cold and clustering autumn day, we
were attracted by the entrance Of bright
eyed, thoughtful little boy, but thinly clad,
who told the story of mo father-family sick
out of employment &c. We were frst
disposed to express mock sympathy, and
say we could do nothing; but the boy'slarge
eyes were so swimming with tears, and he
so trembled from hand to foot, while his con.
duct and demeanor bore such an impress OF
truthfulness and sincerity, that we could not
find itin ourheart tospeak harshly, and final
ly dismissed him with quite handsome lit,
tie sum, contributed in the main by our prin'
ters-who, by the way, are proverbial, the
world over for their generosity. =.
The next evening we we're somewhat sur
prised to find the little fellow hanging di&
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09
From the Spirit Of the Age.
TO MEMBERs

Of the Masonic Eafesnsty in NORTH Caro-
lima, South Gesoliaa and Ergaia-
FEMALE NORMAL School, HioH POINT, n, C.
August 10Th, 1888.
BRETHREN IL would respectfully call
your attention to the above School, aud state
that I desire your cooperation in the work
Of educating such Of the destitute female
orphans, or children Of Masons as wish to Be
teachers. I am willing to admit twenty-five
such young ladies and credit them with the
entire amount of tuition until they can teach
and pay it. I would therefore enquire, fst.
Whether you can seudauy such to my school,
and give or loan them the amount Necessary
for their expenses Of board, books, &c: And,
End. Whether could probably;sacure in
your vicinity paying pupils, whose patronage
would aid me in accomplishing the above
work. Any aid you can individually render
ip this way will be thankfully received. Il
am now aiding several of the destitute or.
phans and daughters If Masous, as we'll as
others, and will continue to do 80, IS far as
my means and patronage viii Justify. .'n.
Yours Fraternally,
VIM. E LANGDON, Proprietor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09
DESCRIPTION OF GREAT SALT LAKE.

DESCRIPTION OF GREAT SALT LAKE
A letter to the Rome IN. W Sentinel,
from Salt Lake City, Utah gives the follow
ing description: The lake is on the west
side of the valley, 80 miles long, 40 miles
wide, without sink or outlet. The deepest
water is IL feet, interspersed with islands,
mostly atthe north end, two at the south end,
one twenty miles long the other Is. On the
east island brother Parr keeps head of
some fine cattle, fine rancho, plenty, of
water, plenty of wood. The west island
(Stanburys) has very little wood and fresh
water, but fine grass; cattle summer and
winter on these islands, making the fattest
beef ever saw. have boiled salt at the
south end of the lake, called Black Rock,
for FIVE years. There is on mountain some
40 miles north, bordering on the lake, any
amount of copperas and alum. Three years
ago C54) three pals Of water made one Of
salt. The lake has risen seven feet in fve
years. It now takes nearly five pals of water
to make one of salt-so that not much salt
makes on the beach now. -Four years ago |
loaded wagon in two hours, with as hand
some coarse salt as you ever saw, ana as good
quality. The water is impregnated with
glauber salts, lime, copperas, alum, muria-
tic acid, &c., &c. The salt springs issue from
the foot of the mountains. There is not a
pure fresh water spring on the whole of the
south end The spring which we use from
is too much favored to suit strangers. 1t
is wild romantic place, but I love it; it is
my home-we were driven from our homes
by band of rufians, that would give US no
rest day or night. Here We can sleep sweetly
amid the dashing of waves, the howl of the
wolf, and the grisly bear, and the yell of the
savage"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09
CROMWELL,S HEAD.

a correspondent OF tue new lOrh LII-
press writes:
Before leaving England I had an oppor-
tunity of seeing great curiosity, relic Of
antiquity, which few Englishmen have seen.
You will be surprised and perhaps incredu-
lous, when Isay have seen the head Of o.
iver Cromwell-not the mere skull, but the
head entire, and in state of remarkable
preservation. Its history is authentic, and
there is verbal and historical evidence to
place the thing beyond cavil. Cromwell
died at Hampton Court, in 1858, giving the
strongest evidence of his earnest religious
convictions, and of his sincerity as a Chris
tian. After an imposing funeral pageant,
the body having been emba}ined, be was
buried in Westminster Abbey. On the
restoration of the Stuarts, he was taken up
and hung in Tyburn.. Afterward his head
was cut of, a like driven up and through
the neck: and .sull, and exposed on West
minister Hall. 1t remained there long
while, until, by some violence, the pike was
broken and the head thrown down. 1t was
picked up by soldier and concealed, and
afterv .rd conveyed to some friend, who kept
it carefully for years. Through'a succession
of families, which can easily be traced, it
has come into the possession of the daughter
of Hon. Mr.. Wilkinson, ex.member of Par
lament from Buckingham and Bromley. 1t
was at the residence of this gentleman that I
saw the head, and his daughter, lady Of
fine manners and great culture, exhibited it
to Rev. Mr.. Verrell, the pastor of the Brom-
ley Dissenting Chapel, and myself.
This head of Cromwell is almost entire
The flesh is black and sunken, but the fea-
lures are nearly perfect, the hair still re-
naming, and even the large wart over one
of his eyes-such being a distinctive mark
on his face-is yet perfect visible. The pike
which was thrust through the neck still re-
mains, the upper part of iron, nearly rusted
off, and the lower wooden portion in .splin-
ters, showing that it was broken by some act
of violence It is known historically that
Cromwell was emblamed, and neperson thus
cared for was ever publicly gibbettcd, except
this illustrious man. In addition to the
most authentic records concerning the head
possessed by the family, and which l have
found sustained by historical works, and even
an old manuscript in the British Museum,
Mr.. Flanman, the distinguished sculptor,
once gave it as his opinion that this was
none other than the head Of Oliver Crom-
well. Yet its existence seems almost un-
known in England, and only a few years
ago discussion in some of the public jour-
nails, which I have seen, alternately denied
and advocated it. Such a rumor was in cir
culation, and as no one had then seen the
head, it having been kept concealed, none
could speak by authority. Recently the
motive for coucealment has passed away, and
permission to see it was carefully granted.
1t is curious keepsake for lady, but it is
carefully preserved under lock and key in
box of great antiquity, wrapped in a mum.
ber of costly envelopes, and when it is raised
from its hiding place and held in ones hand,
what world of thought is suggested.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09
NO. SO.

IDENTIFY about our Office door. This time,
however, his eyes we're bright with happiness,
and sweet smile played over and lit up his
handsome features. We asked him to come
in, but he merely stepped forward timialy,
so as to catch our ear, and earnestly though
stuteringly whispered, Mamma prayed for
youlast night, and then disappeared as noise
lessly as he had come, .'' ' 3 s,
Thank God thought we, for that mothers
prayer And though years have passed Since
then-though We have hustled through noisy
incidents, and mingled in life's struggle, ,as
we are all forced to do-a remembrancegoF
Mamma prayed for you,' still sounds as
sweet as when it first fellfromthe lips ofthat
innocent boy. - ...:, . -. O. 81 *. sv
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of Temperance Society, A. D. 1880, when
compared to the same thing in 1858, I fur.
thcr say in good faith, that I became a total
abstainauce man, from aud after the day of
the death'of Col. Rob.t' Clendinen, in 1929 !;
and this I did irrespective of all Temperance
Societies; and I had connection with no
Temperance Society for many years after
1880; and never with that one of which this
Preamble speaks. So then, "a Presbyteri-
an" when he wanted fact, has inferred a
fact on false premises, on which to croak.
He should take all this back again, and blush
for shame. So then, all which be here has
written for me, has nothing in it for my
benefit.
Now Mr.. Editor, I have considered the
evidence in both its aspects, for and against
my proposition, that 'sthe will of God as re-
uealed in the Bible, is the rule-the only
rule of moral obligation on man." If l have
not done this in as able manner as some 9th
er hand could have done it; yet, [ think /
have done it in manner becoming the gravi'
ty of my subject; and not as ga Presbyte-
rian" does his work-by round assertions,
unwarrantable inferences, and, abuses Of
teachings. And until GA Presbyterian"
does overthrow what here have written, [
will regard his work demolished. "The Sc
cret things belong to the Lord our God; but
those things which are rcrealed belonguntous
and to our children for ever; that We may do
all the words of this law. Deut. 90: 90.
So then; the "mountain" which at the
first was in hard labor, and brought forth
mouse" has now Mr.. Editor, been tonr
weeks longer in hard labor-in the very
pangs, and at the last, has given birth to not
amouse only, butto very little, weeny, teeny,
deformed, dead mouse.
Mr.. Editor, who is this very smart man
this man in the woods-"A Presbyterian" 2"
I kno7r not who he is; but I guess he is not
one of any of the Christian denominations
among US; nor Jew, nor exactly of the
DEVILS church. Who is he? I guess he is
one who has declined the jurisdiction of the
visible Church of Christ. l guess he stands
alone, SUI generis, Zone of his own sort.) l
guess he is The same person as is "Polemon."
I guess he is Colonel --. I we'll nigh
said it.
f. A. CRENSHAW.
FRO BE CONTINUED.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09
GBons 4setrp,
From the Texas Republican.

THE YOUNG w1FE's GRAVE.
BY HER HUSBAND.
I'm sitting by the grave, Sarah,
Thy little silent, peaceful home,
The tears are stealing down my check
Nv broken heart still bids them come.
I'd thought the fountain would have dried,
Since these two months have passed away
They told me time would heal my wounds,
But not like you, they all betray.
our darling boy is sitting near,
With little sister by his side,
And when he tells her Ma is gone
She asks him why sweet mother died.
He's learned the song you wanted sung,
When you were laid within this tomb,
And AZ he huns it now, feel,
II would not live always" from home.
left our little babe, just now,
In dreamy slumbers safe entwined,
And rs I gaze upon its brow,
A happy dream did cross its mind;
II smiled. and oh, such blissful smiles,
Nav heavens guardian angels keep
saw thine image tremble there,
Then vanish into peaceful sleep.
thought, perhaps thine image came
Stealing on its fancy, sleeping,
And its little tongue was dumb,
A smile was fit for mothers greeting;
But soon this happy moment passed,
The pleasing charm went feeting on,
It walked to shed an orphans tears,
Itwaked to find its mother gone.
would not wish you back again
Upon this heartless world-so cold
For angels should not live on Earth, ..
When God has sancti6ed our souls;
But would have thy spirit come
It's sweet directions ever giving,
And lead me safely through this earth,
To dwell with God and thee in Heaven.
Marshall, May 26th, 1858.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09

SwEAR1Ne.-The absurdity and utter fol.
ly of swearing is admirably set forth in the
following anecdote of Beelzebub and his
imps:
The latter went out in the murderers, an
other the liars, and another the swearers,
etc. At evening they stopped at the mouth
of a cave. The question arose among them
who commanded the meanest set of men,
The subject was debatedat length, but with
out coming to decision. Finally, his sa'
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tanic Majesty was called upon to decide the
matter in dispute Whereupon, he said ::
The murderer got something for killing, the
thief for stealing. and the liar for lying; but
the swearer was the meanest of all, he served
without pay They were his majesty's best
subjects; for while they we're costless, their
name was legion, and presented the largest
division in his (Satan's) employ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09

SAucY TH1EvEs.-Some geese-faneiels
broke into poultry-yard belonging to 8 DR..
White, and carried of adozen fat geese, and
left the following effpsiou, accompanied by
shilling, tied to the neck Of the old gan:
der, who Vas supposed to be too tough, for
any market: IL, o., @:is me- .s...
'.Mr. White, Mr.. White, ....'.. .. ..
We bid you good night, .......r
For ne cannot stay any longer;
.,a We have boughtslfyour geese, .ili2G
At penny a-Psiee, ~, ',Tga -, si,i
and IsI tas JYg snolpqpa' lqa Flith n s TO ~ saaasr"
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OBITUARY POETRY.

Charles H. Smith will be no more,
With us upon his native shore.
He's left his tender parents dear,
Brothers and sisters which were near.
lie to the river did repair
To bathe and for church prepare.
Soon, in the water he was found,
Life was extinct, and he was drowned.
Friends, and physicians soon wsre there,
Bestowed on him the hest of care.
But all was done could not avail.
Alas. who can with death prevail
He was one and twenty years OF age,
When called to leave this mortal stage.
OF two sisters he had been bereft,
He's gone to them sick one left.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-09

A NEW USE FOR CRINoLINE.-Hoop
skirt are as useful as they are ornamental.
A young lady entered a house in Clinton
Avenue a few days since. She remained
about an hour endeavoriug to obtain money
to build schoolhouse. During her stay in
the parlor the lady of the house went up,
stairs. When she came back she missed her
gold watch. She charged the young lady
with having it. Young lady denied the
charge and offered to sink Nous Lady
of the house insisted on search. Lady Of
the house went ahead and found the watch
on little hook fastened to one Of the young
lady's crinoline skirt. Fastened to the same
were three lockets and little bag. filed with
all kinds Of nick-nackeries, which young Ia.
dy doubtless stole at some other house. Lady
of the house locked the parlor and went 10
pursuit of Capt. Brennan. During her ab:
sence young lady lifted window sash and
made good her escape. Progressive world
this.-ABany Kntckerbocker. - '..,iG
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RUTH.
nY THOMAS HOOD,

DY THOMAS HOOD.
She stood breast high amid lhe corn.
C!asped by the golden light Of morn,
Like the sweet heart nf the sun,
Who many glowing kiss had won.
On her cheek m autumn flush
Deeply ripened-such n blush,
In the midst Of brown was born
Like red poppies grown with corn.
Round her eyes her tresses fell,
Which were blackest none could tell,
But long lashes veiled light
Which had else been all too bright.
And her hat, with shady brim,
Made her tressy forehead dim
Thus she stood amid the stooks,
Praising God with sweetest looks!
Sure, Isaid, Heaven did not mean
Where reap thou shouldst but CLEAN,
Lay thy sheaf adown and come
Share my harvest and my home.