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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Character Rules the World.

Character, secretly, silently, but more
and more really, governs the world. Every
man is noted for something which he can
do, and has a habit of doing better than any
one else. He will be looked up toin that
one thing, and Others will watch his most
casual motions and acts in regard to- that
thing. Whatever they are, and regulate
themselves by him, and set their chronom-
eters by his time. Character, we have
said, thus governs the world more and
more The thoughts Of the wise man influ-
ence society just in. the same quiet. unseen
way that the observatory clock governs The
iallng of the ball, and through ii the sail
ing OF the ship all over tie ocean. A few
words by a Statesman IN Congress, by Ma
poleon at the opening of the Chambers.
give the tone to the diplomatists; they are
spread through the newspapers, and ma
tions regulate their sentiments by these
great time keepers. Prince Faileyrand used
TO re the most precise man. as to time, in
his days, and all the politicians in Europe
used to set their watches by him whenever
he would show his chronomeGer.
The moral philosopher better illustrates
the power of great time keeper than the
politician, because his work is more unseen,
and the results are less apparently directly
connected with their causes. A Prescott
or Bancroft utters great historical truth,
or Charming great principle, or DR..
Wayland. at the head of University ex-
plodes Paliey's shallow laws of expediency,
and asserts the original and supreme author
ity of conscience in man. 1t alters no mus
Gle of any mans eountenance at the time.
and the youth WHO listens and recites it in
his class. sails on the great voyage of life
not outwardIy different from others, who
are not inwardly thus fortified. But great
moral truth, dropped al the right time and
right place. by an unseen hand. has set the
mans chronometer for all coming life.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

How TO SELECT FLoUR-First, look at
the color; if it is white, with slightly
yellowIsh or straw colored tint buy it, II
it is very white, with blush cast, or with
biai'k specks in it.. refuse it, Second. ex-
anime lis adhe siveness; wet and kneed a
little OF il between your fingers If it works
soft and is sticky, it is poor. Flour from
spring wheat is likely T., be sticky. Third,
throw a lump of dry -four against dry.
smooth, perpendicular surface :; if it falls
like powder it is bad. Fourth, squeeze
some of the -four in your hand if it re-
tains the shape given it by the pressure,
that. too. is a good sign. Flour that will
stand all these tests is safe TO buy These
modes are given By old -four dealers, and
we make no apology for printing them. as
they pertain 10 a matter that concerns ev-
erybody, namely, the quality of the staff of
life. b reef ,s.s szr.4s s4sz
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

]
Henry If. Paine. of Worcester. whose
water gas and electric motive power were
the wonder of several days, has come out
with a new motor. called the moist air en-
CINE. 1t is Ericssonis hot air engine es-
sentlally, but uses moist instead of dry air,
and SO is sort of hybrid between the steam
and air engine. Mr.. Paine processes to OBJ
tain seven times the power of the Ericsson
engine with the same material. The inven-
ton is patented in this country and Europe,
and Mr.. Paine has found capitalists who es-
iimated it sufficiently TO invest $1,000 in it.
ITS value is therefore likely to be soon tested.
We do not understand how its moist air
differs from super heated steam. or dry
steam, the use of which has recently teenl
declared by English engineers to effect q
saving of thirty per cent. over steam which
has only the heat generated in It's produc-
ton.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Ashes.
BY II. P ROSS.

Once letter, full of words
Sweeter than the notes of birds,
Warbled in the summer season
On the breezy beechen boughs
But, alas that broken VOWS
Furnish sufficient reason
For the burning of the record,
Every maid,
Who has loved and been betrayed,
Will avOw:
Once letter-ashes now.
Once love that swore to be
Lasting as eternity, f1
And for which. she, in requital,
Gave the love a maiden gives
Unto him for whom she lives ..f
But, all. me sad recital
Would it be to tell how filItlless
He has proved
Whom she once so deeply loved !;
And how fg-.ts
Died her hops with his false passion,
Once flame, but-ashes now.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

q POPULATION OF CncAGo.-The votes
poll-l March 9th amount IN tie aggregate
to,abnut twenty thousand. Allowing two
thousand Tor votes unp"llrd and persons,
for reasons other than want Of age. not en-
titled To tie exercise or the elective fran
chise. il will have twenty-five thousand
male residents over the aye of twenty zone
years. Estimating this number To consli-
tu'e one-slxth of the entire pnpularion. men,
women and chiliren, we will have total
population Of 1872 600 f1
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
BRoApwAY, New tU " all issin-

BROADWAY, NEW H.. ''h All "S w
u
congrulies, there is ~ other street IN Inc,
world like it. even in. its, present unfinished
cond ton. But what will it be. then. years
hence? 1t is juSs Two miles and half in
extent Gom The Butery To Union square,
and it contains sixty seven white marble
buildings. some of Them of great extent.
as. for example. the St. Nicholas Hotel and
the La Fargo House-and eleven of iron,
twenty -one hotels, six churches, FIVE hos
pitfalls. and fifteen banking houses. Now,
If all these edl6ces were put together. leav-
ing out the other eight hundred buildings
which are intersptrsed among them, they
would form street of greater magni6cence
than any other city can boast of.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

The RoBIN RED BREAsr's LOVE FOR
MANKIED 1T is a curious fact that The
love of our race is So innate in the robin as
to render him unhappy in any other sccie-
ty-excepting only in the breeding season,
when all birds are naturally shy and sus.
piciOus for the welfare of their offspring.
90 into any wood. walk down any shady
lane. enter any cemetery, seat yourself 10
any country churct-yard. or perch your
self on any rural stile-witlsin few mo-
ments you will assuredly have robin be-
side you. and he will assurediy introduce
himself with sony. Il Is in VAIN for you
to say May He fairly fascinates you.
he woos your heart. and wins IT, How
many of my successes in winning human
hearts are attributable to the hints afforded
me BY this ingenious, bold. openEeaFted,
aa-conquering bird l--Rfdd on tie Ro5ia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

People say that they shell peas when they
un-shell them that they husk corn Wien
they IN husk It that they dust furniture
when they un-dust il. or take the dust from
.is; that they skin calf when they nn-skin
il; that they scale fishes when they un-
scale them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
DIFFERENT OPINIONS OF THE SAME THING!

DIFFERENT OPINIONS OF THE SAME THING!
Socrates called beauty short-lived lyran-
ny; Plato, a privilege of nature; Thecph-
rasIus. silent cheat; Theocrilus, a delight
full prejudice: Carnea,!es. solitary king
dom; D"mi,ian said that nothing was more
grateful; Aristotle affirmed thai beauty was
better than all the letters of recommends
ton in the world: Homer. that twas a glo-
rious gift of nature; and Ovid. alluding to
him, calls it favor bestowed by the gods.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
=. FOR S ALE!
Choice. Timber and Prairie Land,

OuO1COa 4lmDeE anu xT31G1o A3uU,
IN MISSOURI.
7 HAVE FOR SALE ELEVEN HUNDRED
4 and sixty acres ST clsOiceiand in the State of
Missouri. both prairie and timber. This land lies
as follows: 'hf'f' sffig f1eft5Bo 1-
$50 aeres in Ripley county; asel -
$50 - a Shann0a '' Ats1
I60 Or. gon
$50 -" :" WayHe % 10 5esf
TIeseeannties amongst the richest IN South
west Missouri, and h ,avy emigrltion from the
North and East. is now bring attracted to them.
This Land was nil carefully selected by myself
and is efgibly located with reference to good
neIgilborilools. and close proximity TO markets
~ The title is undispufabie and free from all n
cumbrances
This land viii be sold at sS''e % -
= LOW FIGUR Is FOR CASH, d
or be exchs nged fer stock "a hsgs s,..ls.,-Isy
For further particulars, enquire of or address.
p. B. PLUMB, Etnpofia, Or the undersigned st
W. Fl. NICKEL.
= Waterloo, Kansas. Oct I.Is591a = e+
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Fathers Growing Old. John.
81 /. Q. a. woOD.

~ /. Q. A. WOOD
Our fathers groviHg old, John = {
His eyes are getting DIM
= And years are % bis shoulders laid
A heavy weight for him
And You and / are young and hale, E
And each ssaiwart man 8
And we must make his lead as light
And easy as We can.
He used to take the brunt, john,
At cradle and the pillow.
e Ard earned cur f,orriid Egys by the sweat -
That trickled down his bow;
Yet meyer heard We him complain,
Whateier bis toll might be-
Nor wanted e'er welcome seat
Upon his solid Knee. ---@--z
And when our boy strength came, John.
And sturdy grew each limb
He brought us to the yellow field,
To share the toll with him SO
- But he went foremost IN the swaths
Tossing aside the grain,
Just like the pillow that heaves the soil,
Or ships that sheer the main.
Now we must lead the van John.
Through weather foul and fair,
And let the old man read and doze,
And tilt his easy chair
And he'll not mind it, John, you know,
At eve to tell us DER
Those brave old days # British times,
Our grandsires and the war.
heard you speak of Ma'am, John,
IT'S gospel what you say,
That caring for the like of US,
Has turned her head so gray.
Yet. John. do remember we'll
When neighbors called her vain,
And when her hair was long and like
A cleaning sneaf of grain.
Her lips were cherry red, John.
Her eheeks were round and fair,
And like a ripened peach they swelled
Against her wavy hair;
Her step fell lightly as the leaf
From IF the summer tree,
And all day busy at the wheel
She sang TO you and me.
She had buxom arm, John,
That welded we'll the rod,
Whenever with wiIlful step our feet
The path forbidden trod;
But to the heaven of her eye
We never looked in vain.
And ever NOR our yielding cry
Brought down her tears like rain.
But this is long agone, John,
And we are what W.. are,
And little heed we, day by day,
Her fading cheek and hair.
And when beneath her faithful breast
The tides no longer stir,
IT'S then, John, we the most shall feel
We had no friend like her.
Sure there can be no harm. John,
Thus speaking softly DER
The blessed names of those ere long
Shall welcome us no more.
Nay! hide it not, for why shculdst thou
An honest tear disown?
Thy heart one day will lighter be
Remembering it has flown.
Yes, fathers growing old, John,
His eyes are getting dim,
And mothers treading softly down
The deep descent with him,
But you and / are young and hale,
And each stalwart man,
And we must make their paths as smooth
And level as We can.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Zinc nails are now extensively employed
in the manufacture of boots and shoes in
place "f wood or2iron. They are also sub
sIi,uted for sewing in ladies' slippers. An
iron last is employed. and the nails, on be-
ing driven in, strike the last and become
headed or rivi.ed on the inside, thus form
ing a very secure fastening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Wagon Making and Repairing
JOSEPH RIcKABAUGH. having opened : :
- Wagon Shop in Enporia. opposite to Cox 3
Bakers Blacksmith ssh6p,is prepared 70 do sh
kinds Of Wort, in his line Of business in sstls-
factory manner. Wagons, Plows, Harrovs, Cui-
iivatnrs. Ok Yokes, etc made to order.
sns9-ly ;-ssss ~ sFs,s sssF s..,e rs tss
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
banning below the zeroes.

We stated the other day, that Dr.. Mayo
G, Smith. of Newburyport, had accustomed
himself to battle in the open. or icy. as il
might be, river during the winter. In a let
ter to the Herald. of that city, he saws:
This is the fourth winter have batlled
in the river or sea since my return TO the
United safes have run FIVE miles, di
vested myself of clothing, dashing into the
river, swan amid ice cakes. then dressed
and ran TWO miles home. ] have diyed in
to the stream from the end of pier seven
to fifteen feet into the channel. whose rapid
current AMI tidal m 'tion ordinarily prevent.
ed freezing-or ii frozen, have cut the
ice. and at no time this or the PRECEDING
winter have been sheltered by house or
shed but after bath, such is the warmth,
that summer eiolhing would suffice foi COY
ering. The coolest morning it was 5 he
low zero, or ~ below freezing point. 1
usually run a couple Of miles. use flesh
brush and towels, sometimes stand in the
snow, frequently dry myself in cold north
east winds I take no beverage, no coffee,
tea or spir:tuous drinks, nor do I use to-
bacco. never feel cold after leaving the
water; never suffer from colds: never have
coughs never had disease of any kind :
no aches no pains. Ny bathing time is
By or before sunrise. #ai asi s
81 Cool bath should not be used at all times
know of but one rule for guidance
Should reaction occur after bathing. it is a
safe pFactice-Rot otherwise. No man can
Judge for another-every one may for him
self II. Immediately after the shock. plunge
or shower. warm glow isdif5used over The
body. Il IS beneficial. A rent in ones coat, |
a fracture of a boot. damp feet or a current
of air. is often more dangerous. nay deadly
fatal than tie entire submersion of the |
body in congealing water. or i.s exposure |
To freezing air. More risks are daily in |
Cured by ladies with unprotected feet in |
one day than a winters bathing.
The Harry MAN.-He who Is strong. /
and does mans work: he who in going
but TO his daily toll leaves at home a be |
loved creature who loves and thinks of him |
alone, is by that very fact inspired with
and is happy all The day. IS
4 blessed thing tits 70 have By your hearth /
stone trustworthy and loving woman, 10 /
whom yon can open your heart. with whom
you can suffer. She viii prevent you from /
either dreaming or forgetting.l ss
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

8. Like cures Ike. Sulphur comes from
'Vesuvias. Therefore It i good for erup-
TONS aas bss
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

We offer Inducements to EMIGRANTS that no
s other House In the West can offer.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

We purchase our goods direct from FIRsr HANDS,
and are offering them at lower prices than any
other house on the Missouri River.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

! SCaDIe and Fancy Groceries,
On the Missouri River. which they offer at EAS-
TERN PRICES, with cost of transportation
added gsF aa55s saa4- IS
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-02
University OF NASHVILLE.
MILITARY COLLEGE.

J. BERREFx LINDSEY. NJ. D., D. D. Chancellor of the
University and Professor OF Chemistry and Geology
Cor B. r. JOHNSON, Superintendent OF the Military
College and Professor Of Engineering
JAMES F. HAMILTON A. NJ, Professor q Mathematics,
aa6 Natural Philosophy.
J. II. STEWART. A NJ, Professor OF creek and LATIN
Languages and Literature
GfsoEGE : BIAcKIE A ", " D. Professor Of Botany
and Natural History
Rev. J. W. HoYrE, A. N, NJ. D., Professor OF Mental
and Moral Philosophy, and Biblical Literature
r. ". PTTsS Adjunct Professor of Ancient Languages
J. G. ANGLADE, Teacher OF French and Drawing
c \. WINSTON, NJ D.. Surgeon
The First Term of the Academic Year lS60-6l- com
Fnences the Sd of September, 1860.
The Second Term commences on the 9th of january
1861 Commencement Exercises take place on the Eth
OF June. 1851
Tuition, Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Rooms, Servants
attendance. and of Arms, Sl05 per Term. Matri-
eulation Fee, So. Students required TO furnish
their rooms. Engineering, French, Spanish, German
Drawing Bookkeeping, and Fencing each $40 per Term
Of twenty weeks
Students under IA Of age viii not he admitted
BY the aid of Military Discipline, effective govern
established health physical culture, good
order and industrious habits are promoted
For Catalogues, additional information, apply &c
any Member of the Faculty.
II. Z. JOHNSON,
july 23-w2m. Superintendent
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-02

AS 7 have said elsewhere, and firmly De-
.ieve. the South cannot get rid of these PAL
ies-or if she utterly destroys themy their
destruction would lead to an Immediate dis
solution of the Union" If we interpret this
language in the light of recent and passing
vents. Low does Mr.. YANCEY stand? For
all effective national purposes the democratic
party is already utterly destroyed" and
that destruction was the result more of tie
efforts Of Mr.. YANCEY than any otler one
man in the Union. he is nov .dboring quite
as actively as any other msn to overwhelm,
and crush and destroy thc Union party-hav
inc accomplished which he firmly believes
that an i,nrsed;ate dissolution of the Union
would fsiiasy. What else but the probable
| hsypesing ef these events could have induced
Mr. YxxcEY 10 exclaim in his speech advo-
eating the League: I'VE want some means OF
aroasing and concentrating public opinion on
the great Southern issue, at any hour in
| which it may be needed?
Mr. YANcEY says of the SLAUGHTER letter,
that he did write it, and there is not an idea
in it that be does not now entertain. Yet be
insists there is no disunion in it. It was to
resist the "next aggression be now says,
and lat The proper moment" Yet he said
that that aggression MUST come, and he urged
preparation for it. He still insists
that he Is in favor of Constitutional
Union" That is not at all inconsistent
with q desire TO break up the present
r., II, h.. not e.;I tbat TIM ITnion &C
1T now Is, is Constitutional Union, accord
ing 10 his Hnderst anding. On the contrary,
be said in letter to Dir. MEADOWS, Of Ala,
in 1858, that sufficient causes then existed to
Justify disunion. He retracts nothing. BY
artful word-dodging he makes the impress
sion ON the casual reader that he Is for the
Union as it is; bnt we have seen nothing
f,om him on any occasion that denies that he
is opposed to the continuance of the present
Union. II Mr.. YANCEY or his followers de-
sire to relieve him or themselves from the
charge of being engaged in a systematic en-
deavor TO overthrow the present government
of the United States. he or they must, in the
first place, publicly and unequiyOcally de-
clare that he is for sustaining the COnstitu-
ton, the Union and the Laws as they NOW
ARE. Then he must explicitly disavow the
disunion sentiments contained in all his
speeches aud writings. Nothing short of
this will answer the purpose.
We trust Mr.. YAACEY and his friend Jus
tice" are now satisfied. The request of us to
publish Mr.. YANCEY's letter, in view of the
course pursued by him towards Mr.. BELL.
was unexpected; but rather than have even
the appearance of untairness, we have pub
Iished, at some Inconvenience but eheerfully.
that portion OF it relating to charges we had
preferred.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-02
From Arkansas.

We make the following extract from a let
ter +, ceived at this office yesterday from Ar
kadvlphia, Ark, with list of subscribers
Politics run high-more feeling than
have ever seen before. The tone OF popular
opinion favorable 10 BELL and EVERETT.
Hope Is Zig as TO their success. Conserva-
iism is on rising ground. and though in a
Democratic State, we hope, by proper efforts,
to redeem her from the political thraldom
under which she has labored so long, and in
November TO "let float the banner sheet and
triumphaniIy wave tie victory of our
ticket
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-02
july 23-W2m.
Nashville Female academy.
Founded 1916.

THE next session of this Institution begins FIRST
i Monday in September. Preparation week TOT
classification and roomIBg OF pupils, the last week IN
August. Note the following advantages:
/. The buildings IN extent and fitness for
school purposes d"inestic comforts, health, exercise
and convenience wholly uneqGaled ID the United
States. We challenge comparison.
2. The Six Acres of Lawn and Shade
are enclosed to secure the greatest privacy and
AFFORD pup the unrestrained Ireeoom of childish
sports and Innocent amusements-
). NOn->ectarian.-TheA Academy belongs to
fifty gentlemen represented by seven OF their mum
Der Of Inherent 0enominatons pledged TO preserve
the non-seetarian Character of the school.
4 khe Maternal Care of the Boarding pu-
pals IS entrusted unGer the constant supervision OF
the Principal, ladies' of culture and education, who
devote their whole time TO the happiness and comfort
OF the pupils.
8. she Health of the Institution is
uBprece-ented IN the history oI schoOIs- Ca three
deaths nave occurred among the pupils in over forty
years. The health statistics OF the Institution are
among its highest recommendations.
o. The Rooms are large, well furnished, and
never
7. Security from Eire.-The buildings are
heated b. stesI anu ilgnteu with sas so thar re
pupils are secure from the ordinary accidents accru-
ing from stoves, ire places, and movable lights.
Besides the evenness OF temperature ADDS greatly to
the health OF the school.
s. Regulations which years have shown to
be most suary Viii be continued in heir mliforce
The fewest possible changes made the
rules and general arrangements of the Academy.
g. he Faculty is composed OF THIRTY -hve
teachers anu attaches most OF whom associated
with my predecessor. In the Literary Department,
and most vi them IN the OId Academy. In the Music
and ornamental Departments tie teachers PROBES
sols ana Artists are OF high celebrity. \ superior
Harpist has been recently engaged for the ensuing
year.
In fact the highest advanta ges in every particular
NAT eau be found III any similar Institution III tht,
United states, aie furnished the Nashville f. aie
Academy-the Alma Nd.er OF hundreGs Of the most
elegant and refined ladies ia the Southern States
So Terms as heretofore. For particulars apply
Tor Il Circular'to the principal.
GEO NJ EvERHART.
Nashville, Tenn, June l1-twaw3m
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-02

gS- Hon. BAILIE PEYrON, we understand,
is doing 'ffieient service for BELL and EVER
EFT. He is firing ur, every where he goes.
the old whig spirit; and bringing into active
work the old men who, for many years past,
have stood aloof frcm our political contests.
They feel that when EAuIE PEYTON is in the
field, and his bugle notes summon them to
work, the country needs and must have their
services. In this Presidential canvass, they
will make themselves felt, and the country
will have cause to be proud of their labors.
Heaven bless the old whigs-they were the
mainstay of all that is good and great in the
land, for long years, aud will rally now to
save the Republic,
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-02

THos. Fl. CLAY, Esq, warmly supports the
Constitutional Union ticket. OF all of the
sons of Henry CLAY, now living, he is the
most worthy. In late letter he says
''4ou know how long and how ardently,
for the sake OF our common country and of
humanity, have desired to see the downfall
OF this corrupt and bloated Democratic party
tanning the same political views which
my father held and so long advocated,
should be false to tue principles inculcated,
both by his example and his teaching. if | did
not rejoice in the almost certain dissoIu ion
OF this Incubus, which has so long weighed
upon the best interests and prosperity Of the
contederacy."