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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

cards. lie evidently was in his element,
and with boast he offered 20 play Martin
and me any game we chose to name. The
former accepted the challenge, but ! refds-
cd it, a. which they exhibited surprise.
However at IL they went, and for about an
hour they had everything their own way,
while remained simple spectator Dacey
now asked mo to take his hand. for ho said
he mus, 90 out and look after the riding an.
mal.. I complied, after begging Martin
10 overlook my want Of skill, which he
agreed to do. | lost every game until Da-
ccy returned, but, as I expected, | was not
allowed to sop playing when he rejoined US.
Ny time had arrived TO eheckmato their
schemes, and therefore when stalking my
own money. lost less frequently. |, was
clear to me they were partners, and that
DAccy was the banker. now went to work
with will. and before morning had won
nearly all Of Dacey's gold dust. The val
ne Of,his gold reached high figure yet, it
was not 30 great as had been led to imas.
inc.
Dacey and Martin did no. suspect my
true character until had drawn them too
deeply into the game to withdraw. Mar
tin played desperately, bu. his attempts at
cheating were too feeble for my superior eI-
pericncc llis final bet wa. Iool.hardy in
the extreme; and when hc found he had
lost, ho sprsns to his ioet, and with an oath
aid
Dacsy, you found this man. and you
can keep him. II no is not real gambler.
never .aw one"
Hard words followed bu, my revolver pro-
,ec,ed myself and winnings. quit that
cabin within ono hour. and after many ups
aud downs | reached Lower California.
Here We will end this story" said IIick.
man. "a. We are in sight OF the Mexican
town TO which We arc hound"
Tho prospect Of soon losing my travelling
companion was rather pleasan, than other.
wise, for his decp.laid villainy had begun
10 alarm me, even more - than had any
danger to DO aPprehendsd from the Apa-
che.. What miserable life even the most
successful gamblers lead
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

NovrL BIT UsuUL BAROMETER. The ba.
rometsr as generally constructed costs, II
accurately adjusted, about sixteen dollars.
A.an indicator OF the weather it is useill
To the farmer. but the c,., prevents its com.
inr into general use. We have had the oP-
portunty for several weeks pas, OF testing
a cheaper but t. the husbandman an equal.
~ useful instrument for determining the
condition and weigh, Of the atmosphere.
The construction issimplc. Take two strips
Of clear, we'll seasoned pine and cherry-wood
two inches wide and five feet LONG. Lot
them be carefully planed siIl they are each
one-.iSteen,h Of an inch thick. Glue them
carefully together, the grain Of the pine
running erJssvisc. and Of the cherry length
wise the srip. when the atmosphere has
10. ordinary degree Of moisture, the strip
suspended IN the open air will bo straight.
\ rainsturm is always preceded by an in
crcasins moisture in the air. The pine ab-
sJrbs the moisture while the cherry dose not.
The swelling OF the pine will, therefore,
curve the strip on the cherry side. On the
other hand, when the atmosphere Is unusu-
ally dry. the pine contracts, and the curve
is in the opposite direction.
Manchester "a. H.) American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23
The Trnn,lrura,ion o, Memory.

In Mrs. Stoves new novel Of " The Min
i.ter's wooing." the following beautiful
passage occurs:
"As there was an hour when the fisher.
men OF Gallllee saw their Master tran'ds.
urcd. hl. raiment white and glistening, and
his face like the light, 80 ars there hours
when our whole mortal life stand, forth in
celestial radiance. From our daily lot falls
or every weed ofcare, from our heart friends,
every speck and STAN OF earthly infrmity.
Our horizon widens, and blue, and amethyst,
and gold touch every object. Absent friends,
and friend, gone on the last journey stand
once more together, brigh, with an immor-
tai glow. and like the disciple. who saw
their Master floating in the clouds above
them, we say, Lord, 1t is good TO be here
How iar the wife, the husband, the absent
mother. the gray.haired father, the manly
son, the bright.eyed daughter! Seen in
the actual present, all have some fault. some
aaw. but absent, We see them IN their per-
manent and better selves. or our distant
homo We remember no, dark day, not one
.eryle care. nothing bu, the echo Of It's ho-
ly hymn. and the radiance Of its bright
da7s--ot our father, not one hasty word,
but only the fulpcss Of bis manly yigor and
noble tenderness--oi our mother nothing Of
weakness, bu, glorided form Of loye--of
our brother. not one teasing, provoking
word Of brotherly freedom, but the proud
beauty Of his noble., hours-of our sister.
our child, only wha. !. f.ires. and sweet.
est"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

How 10 UsE LINE. In an article on thls
topic. the Working Farmer remarks
Lime a. food ior plants, is required in
very small quantities and Tor ,hi' purpose
should be applied in very minute doses, and
frequently. Shell lins is better than stone
line trisq ,-dli,d for m1Hurs. when re-
quired not to feed plants, busto decomPo.e
other materials in the soil, such a. inert or
ganic matter. then larger doses may be Civ.
en-. and thi. should never be mixed with any
manure Of a uitrogenous kind-such as
night-soil, phosphatrs, guano. or barn-yard
manure. Lime may be mixed with salt in
the manner We have 50 oilen recommended,
or with sour muck. or any other organic
matter not readily decomposabls. Never
apply lane 70 the soil, within day or two
oi the time when manure has been applied.
When barn-yard manures have been deeply
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

Crsrou. We once heard a graphic speak.
er attempt to illustrate what custom was
=. Custom must illustrate by an incident.
Walking one day. met servant girl with
a perfectly beautiful child in her arms ITS
rosy checks, its beautiful blue eyes, It's soi'
dowuy skin. Its lovely, heavenly smile en-
shanted me. As I stopped to look at 1t in
admiration and love, the mother came on
with the usliest ball pop in her arms that
1 ever set eyes on. This is custom"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23
PARIS. ME-, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 90, 1859.

buricd in the .oil, light toP-drc-.ius OF
lime may be used after plowiug. This will
gradually sink. and when it meets with and
assists m jccomPosing the manure, the gas
Is in rising, wall be absorbed by the ineum-
hrni.ll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

A few day. uso, says the Buffalo Com.
merical, one of our eloquent city dvines
perpetrated n bon mot in his sermon. lie
was preaching upon repentance, land"
said 20 "w when the tears OF repentance are
flowing, substantial proofs Of a regenented
life are expected. Only the tears Of peni.
,ence can wash away the sins Of life for !
tell you, he hedry frdgh must so BY ra-
hr."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

Francis Egerton, Duke OF Bridgewater,
never would let any one come to him-he
would always go to them, "ior," said he,
{" IL they come to me, they may stay as long
as they please IL | 90 to them | can stay as
long as please"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

Lieut.. Palircy, stationed at Fort Prcble,
has received permission from the War De.
partment to FIRE salute with the guns Of
the Fort upon the arrival Of tho Great Eat
ern
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

An exchange paper begins iorcible ap.
peal TO its deliuqueu's with this touching
sentence, ave must dua or be doAe."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-23

lie Is no mean philosopher who can give
a reason for half Of what he thinks.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15

IN Act to ccnfer certain powers on
Towns and Cities for school purpo.
scs.
5 /. BE II oaactcd ~ the Boara Of
Education Of the State Of Io,ra. That
any city or incorporated town In this
State, including the territory annexed
thereto for school purposes may consti.
tute q separate school district.
) Z. At the written request of any
ten voters Of snch city Or town, the mn-
nicipal authorities thereof shall provide
for taking the sense # the people resi-
ding within the limits Of the rontomrla-
t@a district, by means Of a public vote br
ballot
s.. Should the majority of the votes
cast at any such election ba In favor of a
scparate organization, IN carly dav shall
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15
IN ACT

Prohibiting the exclusion Of the Bible
from the schools of the State.
SIC. |. Be Il enacted by The Board If
Ldnr1tjon IF the State If fo,rn. That
the Bible shall not be excluded from any
school or institution in this State. under
tho control Of the board, nor shall any
pupil be required to read it contrary to
the wishes Of his parent or guardian.
LSigned] ORAN FAFILLE.
President of The Boara Of Edacati'oa.
! hereby certify that the foregoing is
true and complete copy of the original
act, as passed this day by the Board Of
Education Of the State Of Iowa.
josiah T. TuBBY,
Secretary pro tim. Of The Board.
December -. 1853.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15

UNPRECEDENTED Success. We ara
glad to learn that the Atlantic Monthly
IS meeting with great favor from all sour.
eos. Though the publishers printed
nearly th~ty thousand copies of the Jam.
oary number, this large supply was en-
tlrcly exhausted on the very day Of pub.
IicatIon, thus compelling many new ruh-
scribers and others t. wait few DAYS
before obtaining copy The publishers
have another edition of several thousand
IN press, which will be ready In 4 few
days, and with their present facilities
they will be able to supply the demand
however large it may be. Their subscrip,
tons, received by mail alone from all parts
OF the country, have averaged more than
one hundred a day, for some time past
AIRS. Ii. Il stowe new serial. "The Min.
listers Wooing," is immensely popnlar
as indicated by the success which i Tins
attending the eaternrisine publishers
efforts to make the Atlantic the emb.df.
nent Of oil that Is entertaining and In.
structire.-Bosfoa Tupa1er.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15

In this issue we publish all but one OF
the Acts of the Board Of Education. -
They occupy so much space, that we can
not make any extended remarks. We
believe the law will, if rightly carried
out, be found to be right or nearly so.
Give it fair trial. say we.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15

Railroa,i Meeting Mt Rome.
SATURDAY. JAN. ljlh ls59

The railroad meeting at Rome, the
proceedings of which will be found in
another column, and for which we thank
our friends the Secretaries, was we'll at
tended and good spirit was manifest
throughout. The best feeling prevails,
both North and South, towards this por-
ton of the line, aud every thing they
can dy to aid us will be done. We have
not room to say more this week, but will
refer to this subject again soon.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15

! Kansas handitti numbering about
zoo men arc a Fort ChoIean, 1ld TRADING
post They are said to be MONTGOMERY
men, and viii fight the troops sent from
Lynn aud Borboun counties. unless Den.
Tors compromise was complied with.
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ties rs they may determine upon, conai-
Toned for the faithful performance q
their duties under This ara. The bond
shell be Fled with The President Of the
Board, and in case Of breach If condition
thereof, he shall bring suit thereon in
Che amnc Of the district.
1roth~-Thcy shall from time TO time
examine the accounts Of the Treasurer
and make settlement with him, and pre-
sent at each regular meeting Of the Direc-
tors a full statement Of the receipts and
expenditures Of the district, and Of all
matters delegated TO them to perform,
and all such other matters rs may be
deemed important
Etereah--To audit and allow all Just
claims against the district and to fix the
compensation of the Secret ary and Treas.
urcr.
Ttcclfh--To visit the schools in their
district, and aid the teachers in cstab-
fishing and enforcing rules for the gov
eminent Of the schools, and sec that they
keep correct list Of the pupils, embrac-
ing the periods Of time during which
they attend school, the branches taught,
and such other matters, as may be re-
CURED by the County Superintendent
7hrtoenh-To call special met tings
upon the written request Of one fifth OF
the electors Of the district and Mt such
other times as they may deem cxpedient,
but in all such cases, the notice Of such
meeting shall clearly state the time and
place Of holding the same, and the object
for which it is called, and no other bust
ness than that specified in said notice
shalt be transacted nj such meeting.
foWteenth-The Board may suspend
OF cxpeI during the school term. all pu-
pills guilty of gross immortality, or per
sIstent violation Of the REGULATIONS of the
school, and rc,admit them Oh satisfactory
evidence Of amendment
FIt,eenth-Thcy shall at their first reg,
uIar meeting after the taking effect Of
this act, divide their districts into SUBJ
districts, such as justice, equity and the
interests Of the people require, and shall
designate said ~ub-distrirf< pIsinly upon a
plat II the district provided for that rur-
pose, and record shc same in the District
records End they may ut any regular
moctio@ n It my meeting called for that
purpose. change the boundaries Of sub.
districts rs circumstances may require,
notice IF the same having been yivcn At
any previous meeting. They shall cause
all such changes 20 he marked IN said
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15
Wheat Oats,
Corn, and every
kind Of Pro-
Guce at
CASH Prices.

Iahe'' az eochange for goods, at
Cash Prices. In a sDora are
'0'H take utmost anything eroept,
credit this, unlike the art,nies
doooe enumerated, cannot be con.
certed into cash--,oLen naote1
GROCERIES,
~ all Kinds, at River prices, (except tar and
saitl Wishing to increase our room for o,h..
"'0as' we VIII sell, until lst of January,
Vueenswarr and Glassware. If nil k;,.s.
NJ Cost and carriage.
4 ne entire stock above enumerated, and hmm.
afeds OF other things too tedious - -,
W pe sofa exclusively for ready nav AZ re.
= afofa1ie as at any cash store in the sIa,s -
~ it"in - 10 so per rent. betoss nm, rrcy,, IT,
toest ~ ne Mountains. The citizens If f.rnsp
itisH -, ~ w., CLINTON, SCOTT NIrsrsTINr
~ oaNs'lN eouaties are respectiully inyi,ss
- ~ @ha examine our Goods and prices n. ~.
salfF = charged 1or either but cheerfnliv A..
Tor our mutual benefit oons
Nov, g, lt5E.--4slf s,urTu !. <.,.,xx
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JOHN sEMPLE & SON.
successor 10 &. HARRxZ

kS.,R l52 Second St, MrsCATINE.
We are now offering Tor sale a, re-
duced prices, orr large q varied steel NJ ,.,,.,
cry Give us call before purchasing else
Wh-ie. Remember the place at Kranz,s old
'taat5 i'I Second street, Musratua. Iowa
witches, Clocks and Jewslry earfuIh re.
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" = TT @ Z

ne Undersigned having sold out their entire
stoeh o. goods, As stated above, it becomes nee.
e>SarS mat MI having unsettled accouats With
~ sIouia eali and settle the same Immediately
- WIZ" 10 the wise may enable them to save cost
Dee. 18th, 1858. M II '9oN'
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15

To provide for The compensation Of the
superintendent Of Public Instruction
during tae year one thousand e.ght
hundred and aasv-eiaht.
~ae. ]. T. fo.a~-a lr She Baari of
Lsfnra'ioa ot Le >tah~uJ Lsra. Taat.tko
Superintendent 1T Public Instruction
shall receive for his salary and conting.
ent expenses during the year one thous-
and eight hundred and 6fty-eight the
sums contemplated by the Act of March
18th, 1858, entitled "au act for the pub-
lie instruction af the State Of Iowa"
:. This act to take effect from and
after its passage.
Signed ORAN FAvILLE.
President or the Board NJ Edacntiop r
hereby certify that the foregoing is 4
true and complete copy of the Act, as
this day passed by the Board Of Fduca-
ton Of the State Of Iowa.
j. L, TUBBY,
Secretary pro tenn. If The Board.
Dec. -, 1858.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15

en-: W. S. Shaw, David Il, Graham
Horace G. Metealf, of Anamosa; ID. Il
Carnepter. Orvin Cronkhite, OF Rome. ,
On motion, each company represented
in this convention was requested to ap-
point one delegate to form committee
of correspondence to confer with the
Kcokuk. MI. Pleasant and Muscatine
Railroad. and other lines, with the view
Of direct railroad route from Dubuque
to St Louis.
&. w. FIELD, Oh Ii.
Mart, p pAnnorr' Secs,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15
LADIES'
Fur Victnrins.
NerrV choan and 90

Very cheap aud good.
>AElAETS-an endless gnaEtity--Grom 10 to SIS
"eHt=-25 per cent. below credit prices.
"Eni. l'n3o--bI~ts and sEgawrrs-50 CENTS
TO l.5o eaeh--baGght a. . aar gain aA4,. will be
sold likewise 4'##
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GROCERIES
CONSTANTLY ON HAND.

oar goods have all been bought In EASTERN
- t1t@> ~ greatly reduced prices, and will he
soIa accordingly. We solicit a call from the
F#o'r generally feeling confident that NJ eaa
possibly uan A'9
COME oNE, COME ALL. am don forget
1he place, 81 +. 4 C's old stand. 40 charge for
showing goods.
Az kinds Of produce taken an
enchonge for goods.
l. HEIGHT n. N. FRIEND.
(n5l-tf)
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McBeth & Crew s
COIum n.
- SSsss

Read every word of it, and read
it frequently, as no pains will be
spared to keep the good citizens
Of the interior of Iowa informed
about the markets, prices OF dry
goods, groceries, shoes and boots,
&c. &c.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-01-15
READY MADE CLOTHING.

fss~ Mems good warm winter coats below any
thing OF the kind known IN this country, VARYING
from S5.35 TO sl2. Oyercoats, very cheap. Pants
Vests. aud Gents's Furnishing Goods.
~ Buck and Leather Gloves and Mittena, SO
to Sl.25.
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NANTED!

4 cop,petent man. who can furnish references
satisfactory To the editor Of the Upton Advertiser
To canvass the county of Cedar for subscribers to
the SCIENTIFIC ARTISAN" puhilshed ut IN
rinpati Commission liberal. Address Tor par
tirnlars. American Pate Co.. Cincinnati Ohio.
JAN Is 1889.
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-27
Death of Raron Humboldt.

The Canada announces the receipt Of dispatch from
Berlin, bringing Of the death OF the lllustrous
Alexander Won Humboldt in the goth year of his age
He was born at Berlin September 18th, 1869.
AS traveller, an observer of natural phenomena,
scientific philosopher, Baron Humboldt contributed as
much if not more than any Of his contemporaries to en-
large the boundaries of human knowledge His great
works remain as monuments Of his industry energy learn
ing, genius and clear good sense.
The Nestor of science he retained the gor of his
intellect to the last hardly married by any defects Of
memory nor diluted in its expression, by the garrulty
of very advanced age The Baron was equally respect
ed in his individual capacity man, as in bis more
public one of author and SGUant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-27
The Goth of MAY.

On the goth May IT'S, convention of people of the
old county of MeckIenburg met at the Town of Char
lotte and made declaration of independence-the first
on the American continent
That declaration matter Of pride to the State and
especially to the portion of it Immediately concerned in
the movement embracing, it did, not simply the pres
ent County of Meckenburg but several other counties
which have since been formed from the old Hornets
Nest"
We are glad to see that growing respect is being
paid to the day. That the occasion which marks it
anniversy, is duly celebrated by civic and military
display, by pomp and parade eloquence and enthusiasm
The Wilmington Light Infantry commemorate the
anniversary Of the Meckenburg Declaration, and of the
institution of their Company by parade and
campment for drill and target practice and by ball to-
night.
The Lafayette Light Infantry Of Fayetteville will
also celebrate the day by parade, dinner, patriotic
speeches and toasts and good fellowship generally.
In Charlotte, there will apparently be a good time
generally.--Daliy Journal 10th inst.