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The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

THE MYSTERY OF TIE YELLOW FEVER.
Concerning the yellow fever in New
Orleans, the Bee Of late date observes:
THE yellow fever has broken out in
New Orleans under every conceivable va
riety of circumstances the streets
were clean and when they were filthy
when the river was high and when it was
low after a prolonged drouth and in the
midst of daily torrcntS--whcn the heat
was excessive and when the temperature
was spring like and pleasant-whcn exca-
vation and disturbances of the soil had
been frequent, and when scarcely pave.
ment had been laid or a building erected.
If the disease is endemic and Indigenous
"a point still in dispute-all we can say
is, that research, inquiry and sagacity are
batlcd in the attempt to trace its causes.
1t comes without warning, and goes We
know not whittier.
"Almost the only fixed and undeniable
fact connected with the disease is, that its
prevalence is simultaneous with the heats
of summer, and frost is its deadly enemy.
From these frank Acknowledgements it may
be understood how exceedingly limited is
our knowledge Of the subject. Although
most deeply interested in it and although
for half century the most prominent and
learned physicians have bestowed labor
and investigation upon it, they have failed
to establish beyond contradiction and con-
troversy single fact that would prove Of
clearly practical utility guarding against
the approach Of the destroyer, or in cut
ting short its ravages."
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

His father died maniac, his mother was
consumed by an incOns0lable sorrow, and
brother soon followed them to the grave.
The anniversary Of Attlio's death this
year found for the first time this part Of
Italy free from the hated Austrains.
For eleven years there had been no liberty
to pay hohors to the young martyr, whose
memory was held dear. But now the
moment had arrived. Some time before
the anniversary, it had been ir.imatcd
that subscriptions of not more than ono
crdzid each would be received to pay the
expenses Of the first communication Of
the retirement, and Of suitable monu.
ment Abundant means were thus OBJ
taincd, and the day named the whole
population Of Pistoja and its neighbOT-
hood, which exceeds twenty thousand,
come out to join in the commemoratiOn.
The remains were diSintcrrcd and carried
in procession to their more honorable
resting place. The priest, Marraccini,
pronounced discourse, in which nc re.
Counted all the incidents connectcd with
the last hours of the youth. The facts,
in their simple recital, were full Of the
tenderest eloqucnce, and all who listened
were moved by feeling Of religious pity,
mingled with patriotic recognition. The
ceremonies were conducted under the di-
rection Of the Gonfalonicrc, or chief otii-
Ger Of the community. The little neigh
boring municipality of Prat0 sent dep
utation with an address and Il superb gar
land of flowers to be laid upon the grave;
promising that it should be the Offering
made every year on the recurrence Of the
anniversary. The simple and humble,
but, indeed, the most suitable and beauti-
full Of memorials. 1t is the genuine feel.
ing called out by occasions like this, of
which we have several times been the
witness, which increases our love for the
people and the country.
The church, in its Saint Pancras and
Saint Sebastian, has its boy martyrs, and
in such as Attiio Frosini the country
also has its.-Florence Corrctponde0ce Of
the Boston Iranscript.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12
EleYen Modes Of Suicide.

/. Wearing thin shoes and cotton
stockings on damp nights, and in cool,
rainy weather. Wearing insufficient clo-
thing, and especially upon the limbs and
cxtremitics.
.. Leading n life of cneecbling, stupid
laziness, and keeping the mind in an un-
natural state of excitement by reading
trashy novels. Going to theatcrS, parties and
balls in all sots of weather, in the thinncst
possible dress. Dancing till in a complete
Precipitation, and then going home withOn,
sufficient over garments, through the cool,
damp air.
3. Sleeping on feather beds in seven
by-nine bed rooms, without ventilation al
the top Of the windows, and especially
with two or three persons in the same
small, unventilated bedroom. .-------
4. \ surfeting on hot and very stim-
ulating dinners. Eating in Il hurry, with
out masticating the food, and eating hearty
before going to bed every night. when the
mind and body are exhausted by the tolls
Of the day and the excitement Of the eve
ming.
5. Beginning in childhood on tea and
coffee, and going from one step to another,
through chewing and smoking tobacco,
and drinking intoxicating liquors. BY
personal abuse and physical and mental
cxcesscs Of every kind.
6. Marrying in haste and getting an
uncongenial companion, and living the re-
mainder Of life in mental excitement.
CuItivating jealousy and domestic broils
and being always in mental ferment.
Z. Keeping children quiet by giving
parcgoric and cordials, by teaching them
to suck candy, and by supplying them
with raisins, nuts and rich cake. When
they are sick, by giving mercury, tartar
emetic and arsenic under the mistaken
notion that they arc medicines and not
irritant poiSons.
s. Allowing the love of gain to absorb
our minds, so as to leave no time to attend
to health. Following an unhealthy occu.
patton because money may be made by it.
.. Tempting the appetite with bittcrs
and nicctics where the stomach says no,
and by forcing food into it when nature
does not demand, and even rejects it,
1Gormandizing between meals.
~. Contriving to keep in a continual
worry about something or nothing. Civ.
ing way to fits ofanger.
II. Being irregular in our habits oI
sleeping and eating. Going to bed al
midnight and getting up at noon. Eating
too much, too many kinds of food, and
that which is too highly seasoned.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12
Woman.

Mrs. Day, editress of the HespSriGn,
"hcrsclf woman" speaking Of State and
District Fairs, says, in the last, or Scptem-
Der number Of that publication:
"Thcrc is one thing more that calls
forth our approval and admiration, and
that il, that in these Temples at least }
woman's work takes rank side by side
with mans. Hers is the bread, the but
ter, the cheese and the sweetmeats. Her
are the representatives Of the more refined
and delicate arts and here she is permit
ted to enter into fair competition with her
brother man. God speed such institu-
tionF, say VIC, and inspire every woman
to bring forth the product Of her hands
and Of her intellect, and lay it beside that
of her brother, since she has the assurance
that it is of equal worth it will receive
equal compensation with his own. The
day Of small things is not to be despised |;
they shed the FIRST gGmmering Of the light
which is surely destined to illuminc our
future.
"Florcnce Nightingale was the only
hero which England's last war developed.
The authors Of the best stories Of Earper's 8
anu I1C AI1uIlC arc hOtASG' AA@siiOS
Ilosner has won name among the fra
tcrnity ofartists. Louisa BOnhcur paint
cd the Horse Fair Miss Stcbbins has
attracted considerable attent;GG abroad by
her works in marble Miss Ransom Of
Astabula county, Ohio, had recently in
the Academy Exhibition, a portrait OF the
Hon. Joshua Giddings, which good judges
declared one Of the best pieces Of por-
traiturc on the walls. Mrs Lilly M. Spen-
Ger Of Newark, is now overrun with COM
missions, though only short time ago
she could not obtain them, simply because
she was a woman; and the time and space
fails us to mention all the names Of those
who have proved themselves pioneers in
the great work of Woman's Emancipation.
Let us have representatives from every
department of female labor, even as we
have from every department of the stronger
sex; for noI less worthy is she wlSe ,kneads
the loaf than he who broke the furrow.
His duty required the most strength; hers
the most delicacy and nicely Of fpcrception.
Verify, the head cannot say to the hand,
Il have no need of thee'-nor the hand to
the heal, Il have no need ofthee.'"
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

Henry CLAY's ExECUro4e--It is . fact
not generally known. that, though politi-
cally opposed to each other, warm per-
sonal friendship always existed between
Henry Clay and John G. Breckenridge.
So great was the confidence that Henry
Clay had in the integrity and worth Of
Breckenridge, that he appointed him one
of the executors of his will. Were the
gallant Harry of the West" alive, and
standing on the green soil ofOld Kentucky,
to-day, breckenridge would have no
warmer friend or champion.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

SEEDS FROM SYRIA.-Thc Patent Office
is in receipt Of very lCrge and fine nssort-
mcnt Of seeds and cuttings from Syria, at
the very moderate expense Of 81 1000.
They were collected by the Rev. DR.. Bar
clay, missionary there. a Washington
correspondent says:
There are varieties Of wheat, barley,
grape cuttings, olives, scions Of fruit, veg
ctable products and useful plants. The
Scions, etc, will be sent to the propaga-
ting houses for experiment and increase,
and no distribution of the remainder will
be made before fall. Among the interest
ing plants is the leSSaban, from which it
is said the crown of thorns was plated. It
is very ornamental, and makes excellent
hedges.
There arc also seeds ofmclors, squasheS,
camels' food dates, walnuts equal to the
English, and probably we'll adapted to the
middle States. The seeds of.the mais tree,
which is esteemed as medicinal or prophy-
Tactic, were procured from the incIOSure
of the temple Of Solomon.
The next Patent Office report is to con-
tain directions as to the proper manner Of
sowing seeds, as it is known that many Of
the failures to produce from the seeds
distributed by the Patent Office arise
from hcigrcrancc Of the proper methods
to procure termination.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

THE American coal trade reached, last
year, ffty-nine millions Of tons.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

STIMrLANrs.-Thc Louisville Journal
beautifully says: ''Therc arc times when
The pulse lies low in the bosom and beats
slow in the veins when the spirit sleeps
the sleep, apparently, that knows no
waking, in its house Of clay, and the win
dow shutters closed and the door hung
with the invisible Grape of melancholy;
when we wish the golden sunshine pitehy
blackncss, and are very willing to : fancy
clouds where no clouds be" This is .
state of sickness when physie may be
thrown to the dogs, for we will have none
oft. What shall raise the sleeping Lag
arus? What shall make the heart beat
music again, and the pulse dance through
all the myriad-throngcd hallSin our house
of life? What shall make the sun kiss
the Eastern hills again for US with his old
awakening gladness, and the night over
flow with moonlight, music, love and
howcrs?' Love itself is the greater sttm.
ulant-thc most intoxicating Of all-and
performs all these miracles: but II ris .
miracle itself, and is not at the drug store,
whatever they say. The counterfeitis in
the market, but the winged god 10 not
money changer, we assure you.
"Wc have tried many tlings-bUt still
they ask for stimulants. The stimulants
we use, but require the use Of more. Men
try to drown the floating dead Of their
own souls in the winc-cup, but tho corpses
will rise. We see their face in the bub-
bles. The intoxication of drink sets the
world whirling again, and the pulse play
ing widest music, and the thoughts Gai-
lopng-but the fast clock runs down
sooner, and the unnatural stimulation
only leaves the house it fills with widest
rcvclry more silent, more sad, more dc.
serted, more dead.
"Thercis cnly one stimulartthGt never
fails aud yet never .!ntoXicatcs-Duty.
Duty puts blue sky over every man
up in his heart may be-into which the
skylark Happiness always goes, singing"
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

RAIN IN PLUMAs.-The climate Of CAL
ifornia, says the Plumas Standard, must
surely be undergoing change. No moro
the long clOudleSs Summer, but showers
to cheer the thirsty earth. On Tuesday,
August osth, we had in this region two
hard pelting rains; one in the morning.,
the other in the afternoon, and both set to
the "'majostic music Of the spheres"
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

In the "first circles" no oneSpeaks Of
perspiring any more. What. was once
called "sweating," and recently "per-
spring." is now suffering dimunition
of the tissues by evaporation"
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-12

John asked Julia if she would have
him. mo" said she, ~ will not have
you;" but before John could recover from
the shock, she archly put in, "but you
NAV have me-"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-24


Every state was represented in tho vote except Dcl
ware, south Carolina Florida Mississippi, Texas, calfor
mia aud Oregon Georgia was represented in part but
did not vote.
Mr.. CHrRoH Of New York, offered the following
Resolved That stephen A. Douglas, having received
two thirds q all the cast In this National Dcocra
tic Convention, rs according 10 tho rules Of this Conven.
ton ana the usagcs Of the democratic party declared
nominated r the Office Of President Of the United states
Mr. TorRSoY Of Arkansas, wished another ballot might
be taken They would make the stronger time.
Mr.. CnuRor-You make !, as strong you please
siter the adoption q the resolution.
Several delegates 10 speak, bu, after considerable
excitement and confusion the point q order raised
that the resolution was In order, changed the
rule Of the Convention.
Mr. cHrRcn argued that, according 10 the decision Of
the former chairman at Charleston the resolution only
interpreted the rule and did not change II.
Tho President ruled the resolution In order
Mr. CBrFcH explained the position Of New York in this
contest She had been willing W yield all exccp, personal
honor and the honor cf her constituents 70 concatc and
harncnize the democratic party But when approached
and told they yield the candidate who chosen,
and who the choice u the democracy Of the se and
in addition admit uncondhonally 70 the Convention men
who had seeded without any just cause they had
spurned the overtures. They would go home
and sweep tho state q New York as whirlwnd.
0oud arpause) They had at Charleston voted to
sirue the wohrds rule TO two thirds Of tho vote Of
the Electoral College, at the request Of the SOUTH who
NAMED with them the pledge that IL they voted
the South would remain with the Convention. portion
Of the South bad broken the pledge and this wrong
construction of the rule longer peace Offering
New York prepared to take all responsibility for tho
resolution he offered. portion of the South had
seceded only for the that majority Of the
Convention chose decide on the contested ques
ilcns against the wishes &C tie minority, and Il such
endorsed by tho party there would be end
a. Az ecercntions.
Nr DUNNO, Of Indiana, made stirring speech favor
q Douglas the choice Of wen,ietbs Of the
democrats throughout the Union. lie should be the
Unanimous nominee Of the Democratic Convention he
II of the democracy Of the Union.
Mr. Grscs Of Maryland, spoke against the resolution
He desired 10 ballot
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SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE "a, 1880


Mr. czunu then withdrew the resolution Ar another
ballot, NJ. Heas, Of Virginia, Declaring he vond move
the nomiaalaa be unanimous = soon - u nsa vote
was declared a r& a
Mr. sAuD, Of Rhode Island, mGhs An slseuspt 3D.
dress, desng that hrm adherence 70 Judge Douglas and
his princ had alsns snabled Rhode 1and 70 wipe cut
Ave thousanA majority The black rsSublican side -
carry the olns By Two tnosnnd majority.
DAVID &rxouz, on the partof she pickinsun men a
the New - delegation, said thsy stood In peeuas
position. ny IA usst an honorable means to'Securs
the nOmiokiQ& q ~ usat son q New Yorky Danel =
Dickinsons 4Aeu1assa) But hswas now ssdy a tnpt
behalf TO acknowledge that great majority ofthsyso
pie of Tho Sste were in favor Il the nomins1ina =
Douglass sndth voice the friends Of Dnnisl max
inson would fdaly 70 the support or The nomlsse
Mr. MAso1, n Kentucky, gave in his silsshnW y
Douglas, wAy fEpss~ins hi prs1sncs M. auAnrss
nm mcosD 1Atx1a ,,. t,ps 81
The sccoed Aapos was ihn saaanasd, nssGlD csttig
suh,olpss - VOC = = e = zsnsg - daA.lt ~ !
- I'M AssGtCm 0uElrtk DUGD4n.
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This large building cramed long before the hour
appointed for assembling Great numbers Of ladies graced
the scene The enthusiasm was intense, and when Caleb
Cushing entered the hail. conducted by two delegates to
the chair he received with shouts OF applause which
made the Institute ring he entered upon the duties Of
his Office If this the genuine National Democratic
Convention and the other bogus sectional one organized
for particular man and not for great party.
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THE sECEDERs' CONVENTION.

OUR SPECIAL BALTIMORE DESPATCH.
BAIrxoRz June %, 1860.
This afternoon tickets issued for the Convention Of
the seceders rs Follows
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
MAINLAND
ADMIT TIE RxARER.
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THE RECEPTION or THE NOMINATION. or
DOUGLAS.
81. Iorrs, juno -, 1890
The Repvtlican and Herald ooccs and the democratic
bead quarters we're brilliantly illuminated this evening
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The SEcEDERS TICKET.

FOR PRESIDENT,
JOIN C. BRECKENRIDGE, OF KENTUCKY.
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BztnNoFsj June %, IooV.
The scccders Convention met at to-day In the Ma
ryland Institute which crowded 10 its utmost
pacty.
The Convention was called 10 order by Mr.. EwEo, Of
Tennessee
Mr.. RUSSELL, Of Virginia. was chosen temporary Chair
man, and addressed the Convention ~ follows
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06
GaEscKsr OFFICE. No. 10 C4Mp 5rawxT. Il
.L.I Eridar M..rraEr.aes Ill Z I'm

SUGAR. We noticed sales Of about 100 hhds.
at full prices. Fair to Fully Fair 7a@sc. o b.
MoLAssEs. "a lot Of 81 bbls. Prime was sola
at 26c. u gallon.
FLOUR. About 1900 bbis. were disposed Of,
comprising 200 Superfne in three lots at s6 90,
loo superfne and 400 Extra on private terms, ZOO
Extra at Sc 80, $50 at 81 12l 100 at 81 Is, and
some small lots at 81 5e0ss 90 y Dbl.
GRAIN. The sales of Corn embraced some 5000
sacks at easier prices for qualities, compris
ing $3.50 Yellow and Mixed in lots at 7oc., 400
Mixed in two lots at the same, $50 Wbite Mixed at
72 727 in two lots at 7, 500 Prime do at is, Is7
White at 7s, and 900 IN two lots at soc. u bIlshel
also 500 sacks Yellow Mixed ON Wednesday at zoe.
q bushe In Oats we noticed sales of some 400
sacks St. Louis, including 1000 on private terms,
and 205O in three lots at 46c. q bushel. RI Bran
the market was inactive, with sales of some $50
sacks, of which $50 in four or five lots at 81 20,
and 100 at 81 25 y 100 lbs.
| HAY....We heard Of l64 bales Western sold at
s27 5o@s2s 90 % tun.
| PROVISIONS -. The transactions in Pork em-
braced about 900 bhls., of which 40 NJ @. on pri-
/ yate terms, 100 bbls. at $40 90 for M. O., and
SO 80 for Mess, 2s2 NJ O. at s19 50, and 400 Mess
at $40 90 D bbl. In Bacon the sales included 15
casks Shoulders at &c., % in two lots at %, ~
Ribbed Sides at II 20 at III and 40 in two lots at
llac. y b. OF Lard I3s tierees Prime were sold
at 131c., and 800 kegs at l3c q ID.
CoFFEE. We noticed sales of 1885 hags al
13le. y ID.
BALE ROPE -. $50 half coils Handspun were
sold at Sc. D fb.
n NAVAL sroREs. -. We heard Of 50 bbls. Spirits
Turpentine sold at 3sc. y gallon. OssRosin some
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06
CHEROKEE REMEDY
ROOTS, BARKs AND LEAVES,
-yERsUs-
NAUsEous DRUGS AND POISONOUS MINERALS.

the atcted Of either which % yog pefsrF
pleasant and delicious syrup compounded from Natures own
Remedesone whiei VIII speedily and permanently cure you
Tie eopoEnds heretofore used with all theF naHseor
and dehtatin effect together with the oathsome disease
Esuy times following tie use Of Mineral POisons.
Tie HGherokee aaiy natnreS specific for Gonorr
tea Glee Gravel Structure Fluor Albns, whites, in Fe-
~ and Ill diseases Of the Urinary Organs caring these dis
by natural ss after oil other preparations haye failed
Ard Of Heyen best mecies te Offending man distances
pi be produced Of m effects which w9d stagger
Th heretofore used have failed but this
has one known to fall Happily for man
IND the Of the world Is Father who acts not to
XII, hut to cure.
IN mercy be appointed Medicines for these dreadful dis
ses which quickly flies to all parts OF the sye
the disease every post and with fidelity and courage
My admirable gives rest until it has completely e3-
from the body and restores the unfortunate patient to
p41Srraer health and yigor .
is Renedy' strikes at the very root Of tho disease its
dncy net simply Suspend the poison but to remove the
which Ii depends
And what enhances yalue The entire absence Of all ns
taste smell Il lay In the counting room Or on the
INLET table without being suspected ~ Remedy for So
Uei diseases. . :,
trease on venereA disease with n directions for he
pefmsnent cure accompany each bottle. - ..
Sod by j. WRIGHT Co., Nos u and loi Chartres etreet
Nw Orleans and BY All respectable Druggists ana dealers
ss@Hsaiclnes. - ,,,.,,,,,., L. pm..,a,.u.
Iats Ivtw st. Louis. Mo.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06
Briggs,
DENTISTRY,

esszsA DIR. A. p. D0STIE, No. 10 BA-
kSssSzzzzsazA RoNNE STREET having procured the as
uIfYYY ssance of one Of the most sklfal Dentists in
the conntry-DR METCALF, Of New York-s prepared
to attend promptly to all branches of
DEN NTISTRY
Entrusted to his care.
In regulating CHILDREN's TEETH. and the manufacture
Of Artificial Teeth, Or. NJ. has had UNPARALLELED sue
CESS.
ss-Testh extractod without pain. fez SIN
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06
WINERiS CANADIAN VERMIFUGE
SAVES THE CHILDREN.
THE CHIEF AMONG TEN THOUSAND.

THE CHIEF AMONG TEN THOUSAND.
DALLEY,s MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR
Has universally pplanted all other oinments and healing
pcaons in both the Eastern Western Hemisphees wher
introduced and its intrinsic merit the tae secret Of its
in all cutaneou affections whether the be aec
dent or disease.
BURNS and scalds
Are instantly relieved of their anguish pain and Inflammation
by timely application of this marvellous healer the flesh s
renewed as If by charm, no benish remaining
The Friend OF the Nursery.
Children frequent sufferers from external INJURIES epec
ally fluid and eamphcne explosions therefore every mother
should have this healing preparation constantly at hand 1t heals
sore breasts quickly the letter. Rngworm &c
prevalent In children .
To Travellers by Sea and Land.
The mschin the traveller and every other individual WHOSE
lot in life throws him within the chance of accident from expo
o fire collision should bear in mind that this Magic Elk
his best and only friend 1t Is both portable and cheap
and should be his companion, friend in need Their
are Thousands of living witnesses testify its marvellous
tue who owe their sound limbs and muscles to It's sayin
efficacy.
The following are few of the leading diseases TO whc
DALbEY's MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR is preventive
ss well as cure:
Burns, Bruises,
Boiis, Broken Breasts,
Bites of Reptiles Cancer,
Cracked Lips, Ghapped Hands,
ChilbiaIns, Cramp
Contracted Cords, chafss.
Diseases Of the Skin. EryspeIss
Fistua, Frost Bites,
Fever Sores Feions,
Glandular Diseases,
&. %... Mereural Sores,
| ~" Pains generally,
| Pimples Piles,
Poison Rheumatism,
| Rashea. of all kinds,