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The Placer herald., 1860-05-05
Wyandotte Cave.

Among the many recent discoveries of
extensive caves, there is none that equals in
extent or interest the Wyandotte Cave in
Southern Indiana. DR.. ID. L. Talbot makes
the following comparison between the Wyan-
dotte and the Mammoth Caves: Wyandotte
Cave, one of the most extensive and remar-
kabe in the world, is situated in Crawford
county, Indiana, about twenty five miles be-
low New Albany, on Blue river. have
called it remarkable cave The Mammoth
Cave of Kentucky has hitherto been desig-
mated as the greatest known cave in the
world. 1t may startle your scientific readers
to hear me assert the fact, that there is one
stalagmite alone in Wyandotte Cave more
massive than all the stalagmites and stalac
ttes in Mammoth Cave put together. This
cave | have surveyed and mapped for dis
tance Of twenty miles in length, and there
are numerous avenues. have never pene-
trated to their end, although have visited
the cave for scientific and other purposes,
over dozen different times-spending, on
one visit, four days and nights within its
darksome halls. Tie Mammoth Cave is dis
tingushed more for its vastness than its
beauty-the Wyandotte for its great extent
its mammoth hall, its lofty ceilings, reach
ing frequently to the height of two hundred
and sixty seven feet, and especially for its
numerous and beautiful natural fountains,
which almost continually meet the eye in
every direction. A portion of this cave has
been known and visited for over forty years.
This portion is about three miles in length,
and is termed the Old Cave. In 1850, a
new door from within the Old Cave was dis
covered, which extended the caves until to
about twelve miles in extent. In 1858, a
still newer discovery Of ingress was acciden-
tally made, which has added eight or ten
miles thereto, and disclosed plan Of forma-
ton more extensive and more beautiful than
any heretofore known. This cave contains
every kind of formation peculiar to the
Mammoth and other caves, besides some
very peculiar and unique formations found
only in Wyandotte Cave.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05

EB You may always distinguish an Eng
;shman by two things-his trowsers and his
gait. The first never fits him, and he al
ways walks as if he were an hour behind
time.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05

H doctor, what do you think is the
cause of this frequent rush of blood 70 my
head?" "Oh, it is nothing but an effort OF
nature Nature, you know, abhors Vacuum"
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05

THAT RIVERS UNDERMINE THEIR RIGHT
BANKs.-It is a fact, that without apparent
cause, the great rivers of Siberia, the Obi,
the Yenisci, and the Lena, which run into
the Arctic Ocean, are perpetualy undermin-
ing their right banks. M. Babinet has
shown that this should be the case from the
unequal rotatory motion of the earth; and
he proves that an equal movement to the
right should be found in rivers flowing East
and West in the northern hemisphere, the
tendency in the southern hemisphere being
to the left. Bertrand asserts also that it
has been proved that it never can exceed the
hundred mlionth of the weight of the MOLE
cule, which would not account for the phe-
nomena observed M. Babinet declares that
this tendancy to the right is always observ
ed in gunnery, and to it he attributes the di-
rection of the rotatory current in the eye
lones.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05
My Wa ont tho folio,

EB We cut the following from Wash
ngton paper. The fact was related by
Judge c., U. s. Senator from Vermont
The morning he was leaving home to enter
upon his duties, straight faced deacon who
looked upon the whole South as great
pandemonium, called on him and said:
"Now, Judge, | want you to do all in
your power to abolish slavery"
"Well," said the Judge, show shall pro-
ceed?"
ooh, don't know but you must abolish
it. It's great curse, and must be abolish
ed. You know more about law than I do.
The church is my stronghold, but you un-
derstand national matters, and can devise
some plan, and know it."
"The only way see to abolish it." said
the Judge, lis to buy all the slaves and set
them free."
swell, 90 in for that; have law passed
that the North shall buy them, and then
this trouble will end Yes, you 60 in strong
for that, Judge"
"Just as you say, deacon. | will agree to
it in moment, and will stand my share Of
the expense. Here is Woodstock with three
hundred inhabitants, and this town would
be called on for about $6OOO,O 900, and will
urge it before the Senate"
The good deacon opened his mouth, then
his eyes, allowed his tongue to escape from
one corner of his face, scratched his head
and tapped impatiently on the floor with his
foot As the Judge was leaving the room
the deacon's power Of speech came to him
and he called out:
ooh, say, Judge, guess you'd better let
slavery alone. The poor black devils are
better off in the South than up here in this
cold climate"
There are several just such deacous in the
country.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05

While persons were removing bodies from
a Cemetry in Albany, recently, coffin con-
tanning the body of man named Wertz,
who was buried there some ighteen months
since, was opened. To their surprise they
beheld the body face downward, and the
fingers of the man grapped in his hair.-
From this it is evident that Mr.. Wertz had
been buried alive and in his agonies of dis
tress on becoming conscious Of his entomb-
ment, had worked himself into the position
above described.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05

The widow of Morgan, Of anti Masonic
notoriety, died recently in the vicinity of
Memphis, Tennessee. The Appeal says that
after the disappearance Of Morgan she was
married to gentleman named Harris, and re-
sided with her husband somewhere in Indiana.
Subsequent to the death of her second hus-
band, she came to Memphis, bestowed her
time in kind offices, exercised toward the
poor and afflicted, and had been connected
laterally with the Leath Orphan Asylum,
in the suburbs of that city.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05
POETRY.

he di ed in his bed,
great big buk he red,
prey-er he owdly sed,
then turned over on2 his bed,
and ur-ned if he didn't die-dedl
He leves wife, children, a cow 4 horses,
growceree stoar and other quodrepeds to
morn his loss---but in the spalendid lang
widge ov the poit, his loss is there eternal
game.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05

H1cHLy CoLoRED.-An Iowa editor ven
tiates his descriptive powers at the SIG ght OF
an actress, in the following sublime strain
"Her voluptuous form is the tittest setting
for her diamond soul. Inspiration quivers
down her snow white arms and trembles on
her fingers ends; passion rattles in her
shivering knees, and shudders through her
fainting limbs. Her soul f1ickers in every
accent, and looms up in every pantomine.'
The Placer herald., 1860-05-05
Splendid Obituary.

Tho Aurora CO., Commercial is guilty Of
the following amusing obituary:
MISTER EDAruR:-Jem Bangs we are sorry
to stait, has deseized. He departed this Life
last mundy. Jem wos generally considered
gud Teller. Ho dide at the age Of % years
old He went 4th without ary struggle; and
such is Life. Tu Da we are as pepper grass
nifty smart-tu Morrer we are gut down
like cowcumber of the grownd. Jem kept
nice store, which his wife now wates on. His
vurchews wos numerous to behold. Menny
is the things we bot at his growceree, and
we are happy to state to the admirun wurld,
that he never cheeted, speshully in the waite
of markrel which wos Mise end smelt sweet,
and his survivun wife is the same wa. We
nevur new him to put sand in his shugar, tho
he had big sand bar in front of his hous;
nur water in his Lckers, tho the ohio River
run past his dore. Piece to his remanes!
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18

The CHAMPIONSHIP OF ENGLAND.-The original
belt Of the champion of England has been duly
presented to The Inlant,n Sam Hurst. OF Staley-
BRIDGE who lately won it in his fight with Paddock
Hurst has recently broken the small bone of his
left leg by an accidental fall. He Is now chal-
lenged by Mace and one or two others. He must
keep the belt against all corners for three years. in
order to be entitled to it and the :. Championship
OF England for life. It appears that the original
belt was in the possession of Tom Savers, who was
which Messrs. Howe and Gushing pay him 955 a
week. He has now surrendered the belt.
It will be remembered that, on the settlement of
the great fight at Farnborough it was decided that
Sayers and Heenan should each waive his claim to
the real belt, and should each be presented, by
public subscription, with fac-simile Of it. This
presentation duly took place. hut as the belts were
not paid for, neither man really received his due
Hancock, indeed, was paid, but a Mr.. Morris who
advanced the money, holds the two belts till the
public subscription is completed 1t may be re-
membered that, at the time, we pointed out the
absurdity of the whole proceeding 1t is a curious
commentary upon the Justice of our remarks that
while both Sayers and Heenan have received thou
sands Of pounds in testimony of public approval
OF their bravery, it has been, and still is found i'm
possible to raise money to give them the belts
which, however valuable, were felt to be altogether
Inappropriate SO much is this the case that the
subscription list has never been puhlished-a good
proof that it is of wretehei proportions, and has
no decent names or sums attached to it.
Tom Sagers, it seems, is disgnsted with this part
Of the affair, and, renoancing the belt which Mr..
Morris holds, has ordered enc from Mr.. Hancock,
which he will pay for himself, in order to continue
mire the glitter Of the silver trophy Tom may
rely, however. that what people really appreciate
and will never forget is the British nIuck which he
displayed when he fought for one hour and half
wath only one arm. under every adverse ercum-
stance, against his tremendous antagonist
IAnpAna Pest Nave
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18
Tnsrty-stxth congress---second session.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-- House. Mr., Morris ask
HG leave to introduce resolution expressing
proper estimation Of the immense value of our Ma
Aonai unien that We will illdiscountenance whoever
p,ay snesssl even q suspicion that ii can in any
event be abandoned, and Indignantly frowrl upon
fhe nfst dawning os every attempt 10 ALLEVIATE any
forflpn nf car country; that whatever evils or
apnses rest under II onght to be corrected within
lne 1, 1nal, p peaceable and constitutional wav.
and hat u patriotic duty 10 stand by II as on
nope in peace and cur defence in war;
asr. curry objected 70 the Introduction Of the
reseansion unless y be referred TO the Select Com
On motion of Mr. Sherman. the Honse tban ,oo,-
np the Treasury note bill, as returned from ths
Senate, with amendments. The House agreed Ia
that amendment which restores the denomination
0f The notes from 500 to $50.
The other Senate amendment PROMISING ihat
three million Of the Treasury notes may be sold Al
rate of Interest higher than six per centnm, bn3
nof iess than par, the House agreed to- but ex
this law.
After debate, the bin was referred 70 The Com
mittee On pabIie Lands =.
NJ aaskin presented letters showing that Mr.
foTd the House Printer, was absent, aud that the
subsc0ntractnrs. Messra English ana latham. III
cue executing the work, the House having At fhe
last session reduced the prices.
r. HAskln offered a resolution that the S,,ner.
lnlendent OF Public Printing contract with corpe.
tent and responsible parties for The execution =.
rue huuse printing to be ordered BY tile presenl
session, at prices now authorized by law.
Hi. MeCielland saw no necessity fnr passnr the
resolution. it s understood that Mr. Ford will te
here By Saturday, prepared to perform hss duty.
Mr. Bnrnett expressed surprise that the resoIu-
ton was offered without first declaring the offiea
vacant, when If. Haskin must know that in the
spsHnce OF doing this, Mr. Ford would be entitled
10 compensation provided lie can show he ID pre-
pared 70 do fse work. He WaRted to know How il
W2s that SiS 800 was paid for Wendeils establish
MeAf, as the publishing ofiiee. wien he Had been
.eia Il Was FORMERLY offered at 5000, and not worth
$4,000.
Afesas Grow and Stanton opposed the consider
atioB DC HE resolution
Af. H#Ffin Hhawed The necessity h pass Il, and
as ta te purchase of Nendelis establishment, that
WAS bo.tght f9r s50a0 less than cost. He would
lafpgFa Mr. Barnett be was as read Tor him 10
Eastgate ths subject be himself was 10 ingesii
este tile Degrcct claim.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18

Mothers.
Thousands are daily speaking in the praise Of @ M
DE-. R4ToNS LNEAETTLE CORDIAL
and whyt because 1t fails afford instantaneous rsl;
when given in time by magic and one trial alor.
villconvince you that what say true It ceptaus
NO PAREGoRTG OR oPIATE
Of kind and therefore relieves by the
your child instead of by deadenng its senabtes For This
eason commends itself the only reliable preparation
known for Children Teethng Diarrhea Dysenery Gripping
in the Bowels Acldity of the Stomach Wind Cold in the Taad
and Group alsoor sofenngthe Gums Reducing
Regulating the Bowels and Relieving Pain 1t has no sana1
beng an enspasmodc used with unfang snccessn all
cases Of oonvuson other Fits you value the life and
health of your children and wish them from those ssd
biighting consequences which certain to result m
of narcotics of which all other for Infsns Com
plants composed, take Dr. Eatons Ipfene m
dial this you can rely It perfectly harmless and
not inure the most deiicate infant Price cents Fud
tions accompany each bottle. Prepared only by
CHURCH 4 DUPONT,
No 409 Broadway, New York
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18

Mr.. Burnett said AZ The last session he proposed
| 10 refer Degroot's claim to the War Department
| for settlement. The gentleman cannot thus deal
| in insinuations against me. ask what he means:
Mr.. Haskn. am as vel satisfied fnat you snail
investigate the Government office printing ques-
| ton, as you are should the Degrcot contract.
Mr. Burnett. ask the memseT @heiher ny ms
remark he Intends directly Indirectly, or remotely,
to reflect upon me in any manner whatever.
MIR. III. / did not. sir.
Alter further debate, the resolution was tabled,
and the House adjourned VII Monday,
Sesats.- Mr.. Johnson, Of Tenn, introduced joint
resolutions proposing amendments to the Censttu
ton of the United States, in accordance with the
fifth article of the Constitution. He also intro
dueed resolution that the Select Committee be
requested to inquire into the expediency of estab-
fishing. by constitutional provision, line running
through the Territories of the United States, max
ing an equitable division, that slavery can exist
soath of the line, but not north Of it. Secondly,
that the States preventing the retlrn of fugitive
slaves shall pay doable the value of said fugtYes.
Thirdy that slavery shall exist in the navy yards
where it now exists, but not in others. Fourthiy,
that Congress shall never interfere with slavery in
the District of Columbia 80 long as it remains in
the limits of Maryland. Fiftsly, that Congress
shall mt touch the representation of three-fths of
the slaves. Sixthly, that the amended provisions
shall be considered part of the Constitution OF
the United States.
A message was here received from the House
that it csncurred in the act to amend the fourth
section of the act for the admission of Oregon.
Mr.. Iverson called up the bill relative to our
Commissioner to Mexico. An amendment was
offered to authorize a Secretary.
Mr. Hamlin opposed it, and said Secretary was
already allowed to the Commissioner.
AZ Mr.. Hale proposed an amendment to the Mexican
Commission Bill, viz: provided that the act shall
not take effect till the pu5lc debt of the United
States shall be paid.
IS a message was received from the House. 1t
concurs in the first Senate amendment to the second
Senate amendment.
Mr.. Hunter said he would like to have the same
provision apply to $4,000 900 as to the s3 coo.
The Senate concurred in the House amendment.
Mr.. Davis submitted report of the Joint Com
mittee instituted by the last Congress to inquire
into the affairs of the Military Academy, which
was ordered to be printed
Mr.. Hale moved that when the Senate adjourn
today, it be till Monday. Carried.
The resolutions on the State Of the Union were
taken up, when Mr.. Wigfall concluded his remarks.
Adjourned
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18

HOLDING FoRT MouIrRIE. The Charleston cor
respondent Of the New York Tribune, writing of
the remark in the Presidents Message, that the
commanding officer at the Charleston forts has
been instructed to act strictly on the defensive,
says:
How is il expected I" the officer in command. p
wl.h less than fifty fighting men, will hold these
eAeensive iorts, when stormed By a force of, say,
tWo thousand men. like those that covered Che
pnitepec. Molino del Rey, etc. Doubtless should,
unfortunately, worse come to worse, Major An.
dsiTson, the offieer in command, /, and tic other
eheefs, as wen as the men, will do all that men
them TO work miracle with the tools Just now IN
hand. Irepeat tho remark that the Government
and the country--if we have one--is fortunate ii
having 50 discreet and able corps OF officers ali
rash, but pursue rigidiy the defensive policy.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18
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permaaently cured by the GERMAN BITI ERs.
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DIARRHEA proceeding from Cold in The Bowels.
These medicines prepared by DR.. O. NJ JACKSON ca
No 4ls Arch street Philadelphia Pa and are sold By drug
gists and deaersin medicines everywhere cents e bot
fs Thesgnature Of O. N. jackson will be on the outside
wrapper ofeach bottle.
IN the Almanac published annually by The propreors called
ALMANAC you will Hndtestimony and conn
mandatory notices from all parts the country These Alma
nacsare given away BY all agents.
J. WRIGHT CO., Agents.
q and 15I chartres street.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18

toy-seller, who had recently taken To himself
2 wife, was exceedingly tender TO her in epithet ];
mis- frequent address to her was tiny Iamb.fs One
busy tog-seller said, !" Ny lamb, serve that boy,
please.'s The boy was served and went away but
soon retained to have his toy changed The toy:
seller doubted whether Il had been bought at his
piled, g IT war the lam, sir.p The toy-seler
slushea, exchanged the toy, and for the future ad
dressed his wife if she were rational creature
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18

the world.
The Restorative pnt in bottles three sizes viz Large
medium end small The small holds half pint rea for
one dollar per bottle The medium bottle holds least twenty
dollars bottle Thelage holds quart forty per cent more
IN proportion, ard reails for three dollars bottle o. u
WOOD co. Perpetrators AZ Broadway New York and ia
Market street. St Louis No. sold by all good or
fancy goods dealers,
J. WRIGHT & CO., Agents.
q and ISL Ghartres street.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18
L ADrEs' wnNE.,.,..~..-,.LADlEs' WINE
SPFER'S WINE OF ELDER,
Celebrated


Celebrated
For It's wonderful and beneficial qualities as GENTLE
sT1MuLANT, TONIC DIuRETIC and suDoRIFIC, which
Is testified to by Physicians and thousands Gentle
men In all parts of Europe and America.
As u Gentle StimuIant and Tonic,
1t strengthens The Digestive Organs improving the Appetite
and Purifying the Blood,
AS DiurctIc,
imparts healthy action to the GLANDS, KIDNEYS and
URINARY ORG ANs-very beneficial in DROPSY GoUT
Eruptc and Rheumatic Affections
AS SudoriGc,
acts upon the Skin opening the pores expeng all i'm.
pue by insensbie perpaion thereby driving of Eruptons
system and BLOOMING, SOFT and HEALTHY condition
Of the SKIN AND COMPLEXION
The Chippewa Tribe of Indians
Have long used the Blossom and Fruit Of Tie Elder as ono OF
their most valuable remedies.
In Germany,
The Berries dried aud preserved BY families for use in case
of sickness
speer's Wine of Elder
Il pure from the juice of cultivated Elder recommended Nv
PHYSICIANS md CHEMISTS possessing remarkable mo.
dena properties SUPERIOR TO any other Wines IN common
and an excellent article for a WEAK and BEBII 1T At
ED PERSONS and the AGED and ISFTRaY, removing ALL,
DISTRACTIONS improving the APPETITE and benelttng
LADIES and CHILDREN
A Ladies' Wine,
Because II viii not inoScaie contains no mixture Of
spirits and other liquors. aud admired for i rch peculiar
and nntrtiTe properties mpaag healthy tone 10 the s.om
Rch and Digestive Organs
sSA wine slnss fl more may be used with en Or a,
any time through The day, rs dcsired.
We viii only ask your nduganeet make one trial Of tb
Wine,
For sale in New Orleans BY f. J. HART 4 co. JOHN
WRIGHT CO., JAMES sfNE Canal street. and Ly all tho
principal Druggists throughout the United states
Rg- The trade supplied at proprfsorss prices
ALFRED sPEER Proprietor.
mF25 1ykW 20s Broadway New York
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-18

A PURE ARTICLE,
Jes IyAw
CHESTNUT GROVE WHIsKY VI
CHESTNUT GROVE WHISKY

CHESTNUT GROVE WHISKY
The Proprietor of the above CELEBRATED WHISKY de
srcs to introduce the article the public of city
and country, as the
E. Purest DIfEusabIe stImulant
which has been prepared medical proves Itself
cordial healthful nvgoratpg to tho enfeebisd
whether by disease tits distilled from the rye and
malt and its nutritious properties preserved bys process
peculiarly his whereby The Fusl Oil necn in
gredents known se contained in the Whisky general
completely separated that purify Of this A.
tiele from nay foreign admixtareis guaranteed.
In addition TO the following testimonials from most e
neu Analytical Chemists Of Philadelphia New York and Bo
ton the State Agricultural Society have endorses Their
Diploma and Dr. Jackson Of Boston, has testified under oath
10 It's absolute purity Read the following
M ... g ERT GATEs:
philadelphia Sept g, Isss.
We have carefully tested the sampls Of Chestnut Grove
Whisky which you sent and find that none Of tie
poisonous substance Fus OIL which is the character.
stc and injurious ingredient ofths Whistles general ape
BOOTH, GARRETT 4 GANAC, -..-
Analytical Chemists.
New York, Sept. g. 1853
have analyzed sample Chestnut Grove Whisky received
from Mr. Charles Wharton J Of Philadelphia and having
carefully eatedit pleased that entirely free
from poisonous deleerions It in unusHay
pure and fine Favored qnaliiy Of Whisky
JAMES r. Chiffon. Analytical Chemist
Boston, March 7, 1883
have made chemical analysis of commercial samples OF
dheanut Grove Whisky which proves he teheavy
Fusil Ola. and perfectly pure and unNdu.eated The
favor Of this Whisky dervad from the grain used in mann
featuring It. Respectfully.
A. A. HAYES, NJ n, State Assayer,
No. 16 Boyson street.
CHARLES WHARTON, Jr.,
.=-. Wholesale gent,
1l6 Ralnat street,
lea ly&w .. PHuanr1rHtA
CHADwICK's ROYAL PATENT DOUBLE SELF
- ACTING ARCHIMEDEAN
Ventifator,
SMOKE CONDUCTOR AND SPARK ARRESTER
-FoR-
STEAM FIRE ENGINES,
And to ventilate any place where fresh required
Warranted to cure imperfect daft in Chimneys.
STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE.
H8A book With description and references viii be forwarded
by mail. WILLIAM GRIFF1THs,
Assignee and Manufacturer
se6 3m No. 305 RACE STREET, Philadelphia Pa |