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MORE OF BLoNDIN's FREAKs-On Thursday
Biondin favored the pOpulace at Niagara with
another OF his exhibitions. The Buffalo Ad-
yertiser describes the performance thus
After inspecting and taughtening some of the
guys, Mr.. Blondin, at five minutes past four.
picked up his balance pole, stepped nimbly
upon the rope, and started on his journey for
the British province of Upper Canada Pro-
ceeding toward the center of the cable, he
seated himself very complacently and took
look at the scene around him; starting again,
ne proceeded toward the other shore, again
stopped, lying at full length upon the back for
a moment, turned a back summersault, and,
regaining his feet, walked rapidly to his land
ing place, having been but FIVE minutes on the
trip. On his arrival he was greeted with
cordial shaking Of hands and cheers, while the
band struck up the 'Marseilles.' After an in
tervai OF about twenty minutes, he again made
bus appearance on the rope, this time with
picture taking apparatus on his back Ad-
vanclng some 200 feet from the shore, he
stopped, lashed his balance pole to the cable,
unstrapped his load, adjusted it in front of him
ana TOOK likeness of the people and the
shore-at least We suppose he did, for he said
he was agoing to, and he squared himself,
leveled his machine and took aim through it,
as these artists generally do-two circum-
stances which would 20 to show that the pic
tur was took Having evidently completed
this to his satisfaction, he shouldered his ma
chine. unlashed his balance pole and went
ahead backward to the place whence he came
In few minutes the little man was seen
coming towards America attached to a heavy
numbering chair. When about third of the
way out, he placed the chair upon the rope
and seated himself thereon, crossed his legs,
and gazed around with apparent unconcern
He then adjusted two legs of the chair on the
cable, and again seated himself Coming
nearer to the American shore, he again stopped
and sat down, and then got up and stood in
the chair Mr.. Blondin reached the shore, ap-
parently not much fatigued, the whole per-
formance having occupied about one hour He
was cordially received on his arrival, many of
the spectators, ladies and gentlemen, pressing
forward to shake hands with him 1t was an
nounced that his next exhibition would be on
the 18th inst, when he would take his cook
ing stove with him, and cook his dinner on
the ......H
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Ice Water

Ice Water.
II tne reader Is down town or away from
nome on a hot day, and feels as if it would be
perfectly delicious to have a glass of lemonade,
soda water, or brandy toddy, by all means let
MIN resist the temptation until he gets home,
and then take glass Of cold water, swallow
at time, with second or two interval be-
tween each swallow. Several noteworthy re-
suits will most assuredly follow
After il is all over you will feel quite as well
from drink of water as if you had enjoyed
Tree swig Of either of the others.
In ten minutes after you will feel a great
deal better.
You will not have been poisoned by the lead
or copper which is most generally found in
soda water.
You will be richer by sig cents, which will
be the interest on a dollar for a whole year.
You will not have fallen down dead from the
sudden chills, which sometimes result from
orinklng soda, iced water, or toddy, in hurry
No we'll man has any business to eat ices or
to drink iced liquors in any shape or form. if
ne wants to preserve his teeth, protect the tone
Oh MS stomach, and guard against sudden in
Nominations, and prolonged dyspepsia 1t is
enough to make one shudder to see a beautiful
young girl slipping scalding coffee or tea st the
beginning OF meal and then close it with a
glass OF ice water, for at thirty she must either
be snaggled toothed or wear those of the dead
or artificial
Fresh spring or well water is abundantly
cooi Tor any drinking purposes whatever. In
oltles where water is artifcially supplied, the
case Is somewhat different; but even then
there Is no good excuse for drinking ice water,
because even if the excuse we've good in itself
the effects on the stomach and teeth are the
same.
Make bag of thick woolen. doubled. lined
with muslin; fill 1t with ice; have in pitcher
an inch or two of water above the faucet, and
let this bag of ice be suspended from the cover
vii WITHIN two inches of the surface Of the water
Inc Ice will melt slowly and keep the water
delightfully."- cool, but not ice cold. A still
better effect will be produced if the pitcher is
also well enveloped in woolen. Again, water
almost as cool as it can be, unless it has Ice
actually in it, may be had without any ice at
an, by enveioping a closed pitcher, partly
nlied with water, with several folds of cotton,
iinen or oagging, and so arranging it that
these folds are kept wet all the time by water
dripping from another vessel, on the principle
OF evaporation. Journal of Health.
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THREE PoErs IN A PUzzLE.-I led the horse
to the stable, when fresh perplexity arose. 1
removed the harness without difficulty, but af-
ter many attempts, / could not remove the col.
lar. In despair, called for assistance, when
aid soon drew near. Mr.. Wordsworth brought
his ingenuity into exercise, but after several
unsuccessful efforts, he relinquished the achieve
ment as thing altogether imprac ticable. Mr.
Coleridge now tried his hand, but showed no
more grooming skill than his predecessors; for,
after twisting the poor horses neck almost to
strangulation, and the great danger of his eyes,
he gave up the useless task, pronouncing that
the horses head must have grown (gout or
dropsy) since the collar was put on. for he said
''it was downright impossibility for such a
huge es Jrontis to pass through 80 narrow q
collar" Just at this moment a servant girl
came near, and understanding the cause of on
CONSERVATION, "La, master,n said she, "you
don't go about the work in the right way You
should do this" when, turning the collar com
pletely upside down, she slipped It off in mo-
ment to our great humiliation and wonderment,
each satisfied afresh that there were heights of
knowledge in the world to which he had not
yet attained.-COtfie's Life of Coieridge.
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How DOES DROWNING CAUSE DEArH?-It has
been thought that the lungs of persons drowned
become filled with water instead Of air, and that
in this way life is extinguished. This view is
not correct. Very little water Is usually found
in the air passages in such cases. The sphinc.
ter muscles, like faithful guards stationed be-
fore the portals of those sensitive organs, pre-
vent its entrance, DR. j. H. s. Beau, Of the
hospital La eharffe, at Paris, lately read before
the AcadeDsie des Sciences an interesting paper
on this subject, in which, after detailing some
conclusive experiments made on dogs, he infers
that in animals that are drowned the very cir.
cumstance that the mouth and nose are under
water causes q spssm which shuts the respira-
tory organs, and thus arrests breathing The
small quantity Of frothy water found in the air
passages comes, he says, from the first respira-
ton only, no second respiration being possible
during immersion, because Of the spasm of the
CLOTHS. Death by drowning, then, according
{, DR.. Beau, bears a close resemblance to the
slfocation induced by . tetanic contraction Of
thu muscles which preside over and direct re-
spiration. .IUdiV y
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limited STATES CAPITOL EXTENSION
" -. - WASHINaTnN InlH IL. 1A6n

limited STATES CAPITOL EXTENSION,
" WASHINGTON. July IT, 1850.
PROPOSALS VIII be received at this 0fics until
noon of Tuesday, the 2lst Of Ang next for Furn
rooms over the connecting corridors Of the Capitol
The proposals must state the Prioe for each cell
ing complete, IN place, painted with three good
coats of white lead in oil. I
All of the Iron work Of the CeiIngs, of ever
description, including the fsetenIngs Of the ceIngs
20 the walls and TO the roof ames must be inca.
ded in the price bid.
The proposals must be endorsed, Proposals
for Iron Ceilings and must be accompanied by a
guarantee, signed by one or more responsible per
sons, addressed to the undersigned.
They will be opened at the time mentioned above.
attend. :
The drawings of the ceiling. can been seen at thu,
Ofice. ---gr. - = w. b. FRANKLIN,
Captain Topos raj phical rngineers,
In charge of Capitol Extension.
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1--WE HUNDRED TRAVELLING TRUNKS
= arrived this day, embracing eli euali- -RYYM
Dress and Packing Trunks. Our trunk RASo
saes room ex bits at this time the greatest variety
OF travelling recu sites at moderate prices, 10 be
found this side Of New York. Also every cesorIp-
ton of LADIES' HAT BOXES, VALICES,
CARPET BAGS, SATCHELS, DO.
IfOh Trunks repaired or taken In exchange
NJ WALL, STEPHENS CO.,
Trunk Sales Room,
mar 3-o 322 Pa. avenue,
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CARLISLE
WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS,
CUMBERLAND CO
Pennsylvania.
ACCOMMODATION A ron
500.
TERMS Low.
IN lnU

CARD-As an inducement for families to sojourn
~ at the "HYG during the months q a a
Of August and September, the Proprie- VfA0
tors have reduced the price Of Board to 81
per day and II 81 per week ,fom August lat.
JOSEPH SEGAp, lp.o.-....
C G WILLARD, Sf'phe'ors
Old Point. July 18th. jyH-lm
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La1lss Ients ,boys Nisses and Children 9 vear.
au entr j. ROSENTHAL. N
RoOTS AND SH0ES TO SUIT THE
u TIMES.
We are nov msnufacturinr all kinds of BOOTS
and SHOES and eenstantly receiving safho
supply OF eastern made work OF every de-
scriptior, made expressly to order, and willH IN
be sold at q much lower price than has BEEN -,
articles, :
Persons in want Of Boots and Shoes Of eastern or
in store and at the lowest prices. Give us call.
.1t -.- GRIFFIN IL BRO,
6p5T 314 Pennsylvania avenue. i
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DENTISTRY,
DENTISTRY,
TRUNKS, BOOTS AND SHOES

Il space. Penn. avenue bet ween 9Th and $50
9Th streets, where viii De happy 70 wait
on al who Will favor me with a cal with al
fine stock of ROOTS ard SHOPS fors -
Ladies' Gents boys, Misses and Children wear.
an entr j. ROSENTHAL.
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NEW ARRANGEMENT.
This well-known and popular Seminary, whioh
has been SO successful under the entire care of Mrs
II. Richards for more than ten years will be opened
on the first Monday in September next, under the
united snpervIslOn and instruction of Mr.. and Mrs.
ERICH ARDS, in the well arranged and delight
fully located Union Academy Building. For partic-
ulars. see circulars at all the Bookstores ma25-u
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SUMNER RESORTS.

The fsvorIte resort for
those who appreciate
Grand Soene.y, Pure
Mountain Air, Invirors-
ting Beths, Large and
Wei. Ventilated Rooms,
Good socsety and q Good
Table.
For rsruculars send
for Circular.
IN A VISsCHER,
Carfisls Sp-tses, po.
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e. LAFAYETTE INSTITUTE.
oESSION Will commence on MONDAY, Sep
tember 10th, at the new Institute Building, S67 1
street adjoining Caroline Terrace, opposite Frank
lin square. Circulars at bookstores.
au ii cow tCOn Int.) l.. c. LOOMS.
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A MAS. WINsbOW.
IAN EsPsrien ed Nurse and Female Physician,
presents to the attention of mothers, her =
SO % ! HI n G SYRUP,

never bssn able u
Msdieins-NIyRR
4 SIN q L = IN
r1cr 4 C UR Z ,
Never did We knew
satisfaction BY any
The eentrary,all&s
QRIRAIInHA ard
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lV1 TUTE .
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
AGA f. ST., BETWEEN 6ra AND 7IH Srs,

The fourth annual session Of the Institute viii
commence on the first MONDAY in Septembyr
Applications should be made arly, as the number
OF pupils is limited. For particulars see circulars
or aPpIy to the principals, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. A.
VENNER, at the Institute. au 9-eotf
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22
aIaklnG shoes bE stsRul,


Steam is the great worker Of the ags, and
under the guidance Of inventive genius is
turning its hand to everything. A Steam
Shoe Factory has been established by some
ingenious ankee at Hayerhill, Massachusetts,,
for sewing the seams and pegging shoes. The
machinery is all worked by small 6ve-hOrse
power engine. In the baseHis1t NJ ths facto-
ry are the machines for cutting, stripping,
rolling and shaping the soles. These are
then passed to the story above where the
shoes are lasted, and the outer soles tackled
on BY hand, which process prepares them for
peggipg, The pegging machines are simple
in their construction and mode of operation,
but perform the work with great dispatch and
accuracy, driving the pegs at the rate Of .
second. One Of the most curious operations
of the machine is the manner in which it
manufactures the peg for its eYn use. A
strip Of wood of the required width, and
neatly laid in . cell one hundred feet in
length, is put into the machine, and ct every
revolution it is moved forward and a peg
cut off and driven into the shoe The rapidi-
ty and pnerring accuracy with which these
machines pegf9Fm their work is truly aston
ishing. After being peggeq, tAe sbpes are
passed up to the third story where the bot
toms are smoothed, secured and brushed.
The fourth story is occupied blythe stitching
machine, tended by females, but run by
steam, which saves lsboriOus and fatiguing
operation.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22
- New EnrIand CatlIe DIsease.


Ths fatal Cattle distemper which appeared
IA Massachusetts, the latter part Of last win
ter, IS stu spreading in defiance Of the slaugh-
ter Of exposed animals and the strietest sani-
tary' regulations. At South Brook6sld, Stur-
bridge, ,NewBraintree and other towns thecattle
in large herds are found to be infected, EsAna it
isfeared the disease has been carried as far
north As New Hampshire.
The people Of Connecticut are alarmed by
fus appearance Of the cattle disease in Wind
ham county, in towns bordering the Massa-
chusetts line, and the Hartford and New Ha-
ven papers call for legislative action and a
sanitary Gordon. A special committee has
been appointed in the legislature on the sub
ject Of the cattle disease. In some Of the ex-
posed towns, cattle from the infected dis
tFicts are refused passage on the roads, end
school district committees have been appointed
TO insulate every district and farm. The fear
Of the spread Of the disease extends to Cana
d, and the Montreal Gazetfe. recommends
utting on an communication, in regard to
cattle, with the injected districts.
4 The plan Of inoculation is said to have
dissrmed the disease in Holland Of all its ter
rors, and its trial in Massachusetts is urged.
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Chicaro Zounve Cadets.

.y4 One Of the Convention evenings the greaf
WigWam was crowded to excess to witness ar
exhibition drill by Maj Ellswortb's Zouave
Cadets. The entertainment gave great sat
isiaciion, and the applause was often and
hearty.
The ZOuave Cadets number some 80 young
nenO Chicago, and their drill is rapid and
perfect No one can witness it and longer
wonder that the Austrians could not stand
before the ''terrible Zouaves." The Cadets
arenot large in stature, but athletes in agility
and strength, moving at the word of command
with the quickness and precision of steam
men. The Zouaye quick step march and trOt
excite admiration and surprise, and their une-
qusled manual exercise and skirmishing
'sbring down the house" They fall pros
y trats in open ranks, fire, load while lying on
their backs, leap forward, fall, fire, and re-
lead, with the rapidity and precision Of usually
drilled soldiers standing erect Their trOt
charge Of bayonets under the ZOuave yell is
irresistibly terrific. They wear the regular
ZOuave uniforms and present neat as well
as unique military appearance.
Maj. Ellsworth is quite a young man, and
is all military by intuition. Without the ad-
vanfages Of Vest Point instructions, he has
wen the reputation of best drill officer in the
United States. He is proud Of his Csdet and
they of him. Chicago is proud of both, and
vel may be. The spacious drill Hall Of the
Cadets is a gymnasium for physical develop
ment; the strict regulations of the corps a
school of good morals, visiting drinking sa-
looms, billiard rooms, etc, being cause for
prompt expulsion. ..l -.
The Chicago Zouayes stand ready to drill
against any company in the United States or
Canada, and It is stated that the New Orleans
zOuave Company has accepted the challenge,
the contest to take place in St. Louis Maj.
Ellsworth and his Zouaves contemplate an
excursion to New York and other Eastern
cities this season, and we trust the invitation
of6apt. Sanford. Of the Light Guards, to visit
cleveland, VIII be accepted. Our citizens
swiI then see the most attractive Of military
eEolutions
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22

DRATH FROM EATING EaGs.-We have just
learned of q death from this cause, which fur
nishes one Of the most extraordinary instances
of reckless gluttony we ever heard Of A man
named Brant, of Shanksville, Somerset coun-
ty, ate t,peaH-ORs boiled eggs at one meal
His digestive organs were unable to do the
work assigned them, and the man died vic
tim to his gluttony. This rather exceeds the
case of the German, reported few weeks
since, who attempted to swallow an ounce Of
meat without chewing ii, and ohoked in the
effort. Were the old law in force, such men
ought to be convicted Of suicide and buried in
the highway, etc, according to the punish
ment provided for that offense.-P Pittsburgh
Gazette. t-L1i f.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22

The people Of Pennsylvania respond right
heartily to the voices Of their delegates at
Chicago in he nomination Of LIEcoLN and
HAmn1 At Pittsburgh, the Gazette says,
the news SWas greeted with joyful and enthu-
siastic acclanations on the part Of Republi-
cans and the booming cannon proclaimed
from Boyd Hill the 10y of the Republicans
Of Pittsburgh. The flag of LINCOLN and
HANrN was hung from The Republican
Headquarters. s,4.
In Philadelphia an imprompta rneeting Of
the Republicans was held, the large hall be-
ing crowded to sufoeation The greatest en-
thusiasm prevailed. Spirited addresses were
pads. One of the speakers said, ''IVhen the
neEs spread through Philadelphia there was
no smile on the faces of the Democracy They
had calculated upon Seward, and then they
might have been successful But now Doug
las has not shadow of a chance"
There was display Of fireworks in the
street and when the meeting adjourned Hon.
John n, Read and Hon. Edward Coles were
seFenaded The venerable Mr.. Coles, now
over 80, was the first Governor Of Illinois,
snd private Secretary of jefferson and Madi-
son. he now proclaims himself Republi-
san though he has not changed one iota in
principle. He still holds to the free territory
doctrines he illustrated when Governor of
young Illinois,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22

Ohio at once changed four votes from Mr.
Chase to Mr.. Lincoln Massachusetts, changed
to Lincoln -ls, Seward 8 /; Maine to I6 for
Lincoln, Pennsylvania to SO for Lincoln, Nc
Lean }, Seward } New Hampshire to 10 for
Lincoln; Rhode Island to 8 for Lincoln, 2 for
Chase, for Seward, for Clay; f; and Ohio
now voted unanimously for Lincoln, 46
votes; Missouri, Iowa. Minnesota Virginia,
Texas, Oregon, Kentucky, Kansas Nebraska,
District of Columbia changed to unanimous
for Lincoln, and California to 5 for Lincoln
and for Seward The vote was announced
as follows: Whole number of votes cast, 466 !;
necessary to a choice 234. For Lincoln 364,
Seward lO2.
BALLOTINGs FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
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AnIhdIcafiOn.

The Bs6aIO Commercial AdOertiser the
home organ Of Millard Fillmore, and always
hostile 70 the Republican organization, has
raised the names Of Lincoln and Hamlin at
is editorial head. The Advertiser represents
a class of politicians that have keen scent
for SUCCESS and Its accession to ii He RePubli-
can cause Is IN thsi respect significant. Inc
Bell and EvcrettticIet win have liltis strength
In New York 1.|sh
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22
rhe IrrepressIbIe CsaaIel.

The Washington dispatch Of the 18th to
the Gazette says-@The debate in the Senate
during the week past has made an I'M
gulf between Mr.. Douglas and
he Southern wing Of The paI'5 wnlon' n
po,.lbIe. viii s. Win b vsdened BY the speech
which Toou,bs intends making on Monday.
Southern men say tia Georgia Senator will
- - a. ttttte Giant alive =
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22

On WELL PRoDUcTs.@The Pennsylvania
oil wells stil yield their greasy contents lib
orally. The Erie American says over three
thousand barrels of the grand illuminatOr and
lubricator, have been brought to that city.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22

The seCtenel Democracy are constantly
falling back. They adjourned their Charles
ton Contention to Baltimore June 9Th, and
the0hiO Democratic State Central Committee
have postponed the State Convention called
Al Columbus May oath, to the 4th Of July
next. They are afraid to " face the music p
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- ~ sfnre -.

Messrs. waddle, Milligan and Klippart were
at Dayton few days ago, and selected the
sites for the buildings to be erected foF ihe
accommodation Of the State Fair. The work
Of preparation is to be commenced at once
and Dayton BUSINESS men win literally Sc
ond the Committee in putting the grounds,
&c, in capital order for the great IndustriAl
Jubilee in September. - l-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-22
NORRIS, sHEFFIELD & CO., Proprietors,
Successors to H. f. Brown & Co.
Cbagrin .TaIle n Fah ~ 1sfn

Read the following Recommendation and re fer
ences, kindly furnished Us for publication by those
who have worn these Waists, examined and sold
them which, from the many more iattering commu.
nications we have and are receiving daily Is deemed
sufficient for the present:
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ArrErrran - Il q e. 9 m poc

ATTEMPTED EseAPE or NJ Booth,
the 'ana-fugitiye sufferer in Milwsukee, at
tempted to escape from duress on Wednesday
last. The Risoonsia says he managed to
lock Mr.. Burke, his keeper, into the room he
Booth had heen occupying, as Burke enterek
the room for some purpose. and he then star
ted of down stairs, Burke meanwhile got
out Of tie window, and with great risl.- and
danger got from the room window to the hall
window, by crawling along on the outside
projection, and got through into the hall, BE
caught Booth bsiOre be could gst cut ofthe
building. --., ga olIE 1Tr1g dsas7 if
--.41 b. -1sE c1isui laa f--aaa- W
-..- IL lE--L-I i. I. --
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CLEVELAND, Feb. "a, 1850.

CLEVKLAND, Feb p, 1850.
Messrs. NORRIS, SHEFFIELD Co.: We, the UNDER
signed, having worn Browns CELEBRATED HY-
GIENIC SUSPENSION WAIST for the last few months
take great pleasure in recommending IL to the aten
tion Of every lady Il Is admirably adapted 10 the
EAsE, CONVENIENCE, BEAUTY and HRALTH Of the
wearer. Furthermore, know IL always relieves
and in many instances effects radical cure Of the
numerous diseases caused BY tight lacing. We hope
20 Il come into general use for are fully sats-
fed It is what every lady who values comfort and
health should havei and We advise every to pur-
chase it, for we can assure them they will never
.