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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13
Predictions for 1861,

The year 1861 will be an eveatful one to ev-
cry maiden who gets married.
Throughout the whole course of the year,
whenever the moon wanes, the nights will grow
dark.
Whoever is in love this year, will think his
mistress an angel. Whoever gets married,
will find out whether it be true.
He that loses his hair this year, will 90 bald
He that loses his wife, will become a Wild
over.
Ifs young lady should happen to blush, she
will look rcd in the face. If she dreams of a
young man three nights in succession, it will be
a sign of something. If she dreams of him four
times, or have the tooth ache, it is ten to oce
that she is a long time out of her head.
If any one jumps overheard, without knowing
how to swim, it is two chances to one that he
gets drowned.
If any one lends an umbrella, it is ten to one
he is obliged to 60 home in the rain for his
pains.
whatsoever runs in debt this year, will be
dunned
Many an old sinner will resolve to turn over
a new leaf this year, but the new leaf will turn
out blank.
1t is probable that If there is no business 60
ing, people will complain of hard times; but it
is certain that those who hang themselves, will
escape starving to death.
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What is Fame!


T. D. A. Fessenden, Esq, relates the follow
ing anecdote, which, we think, presents strik-
ing illustration of Byron's remark, that glory
consisted in being shot in battle, and having
ones name reported incorrectly in the dead and
wounded list.'
He was con, ersing with some gentlemen, a
short time since, and remark was dropped rel
alive to the uncertainty of life, when an indi-
vidual standing by, said:
"That puts me in mind of what that old fel-
low said, who died the other day, out back
somewhere. 1 cav it in paper. Strange l
can't think of his name.''
"What did he say7"
"Well, can't think just what he said; twas
something about life, though. Don't you know
his name7 If l could only think of it nov,
you'd remember what it was he said"
"What sort of man was he?'
"Well, he was considerable of man, and he
made some talk when he died. Seems to me
he lived somewhere over in Massachusetts,
"Do you know whereabouts in Mass.chu-
setts7'
"Well, seems to me WANT far from Boston.
He was the man that used to keep the first rate
Of stocks on hand, I've heard There, it is
strange can't think of his name. You've
heard Of him dozen times afore in your life"
"Was it Webster?"
ooh, Webster-that's it. Yes, Webster.
General, amt dead yet!' that's what he said"
Neither the solemnity of the subject, nor the
grave import of the words really uttered by the
departed statesman, could restrain the risibles
of those present.
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The general theory of chemists hitherto has
been that tea lessons the waste of the body, and
so sustains the bodily powers with less nourish.
ment than is otherwise required. Dr. E. Smith,
at recent meeting Of the Society of Arts,
gave the result of some experiments he had
made to ascertain the truth of this theory. lie
found that if there was an abundance of food
in the system, and that especially of the fari.
naceous or fat kinds, tea is powerful digestive
agent, and by promoting the transformation Of
food it aids in nourishing the body; but with a
deficiency of food. it wastes the tissues of the
body, and lowers the vital powers.
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Potato Planting.

For the main crop of potatoes, the best time
for planting in this climate, is the middle Of
June. We know that the generally received
opinion is that they should be planted early
We have planted many years at both seasons
when crop is to be kept over winter we prefer to
plant in June. The late rains of summer gen
orally insure . crop, and as they mature at a
much later period, and in cool weather, they
keep better.
:, The potatoes should be cnt couple Of weeks
before being planted, coating Of starchy mat
ter will form over the wounds and prevent the
seed from decaying in case Of wet weather af-
ter planting. ,.-. .. .....-
The seed should be dropped into the furrow
Immediately after it Is made while the earth is
cool. The potatoes should also be covered as
speedily as possible before the sun burns the po-
tatoes or dries up the moisture from the furrow.
A soon as the potatoes begin to sprout, 60
over the field with the harrow reversed-the
upper part Of the teeth protruding couple of in
ches. By this means the weeds are destroyed,
and the plants will speedily appear, and get
the start Of the weeds.-Valley Fsnney.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES oFAEAMIlY pHYsIs,

are 50 composed that disease within the range Of
their action can rarely Withstand or evade them.
Their penetrating properties search, and cleanse,
and invigorate every portion Of the human organ
ism, correcting its diseased action, and restoring
its healthy vitalities. As 4 consequence of these
properties, the invalid who is bowed down with
pain or physical debility is astonished to hnd his
health or energy restored by q remedy at once so
simple and inviting.
Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
Of every body, but also many formidable and
dangerous diseases. The agent below named ID
pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac,
containing certificates of their cures and directions
for their use in the following complaints: Cosfrs
Ness, Heartburn, Headache a,ising from disordred
Stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, Pam in and Morbid
Inaction of the Boscels, F2atHLency, Loss Of Apps-
lite, JaMdics, and other kindred complaints,
arising from low state Of the body or obstruction
Of its functions. They are an excellent Alternative
for the renovation of the blood and the restora-
ton Of tone and strength to the system dsbilitassd
by disease.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13

A new revolving cannon has been invented,
consisting of revolving horizontal cylinder
or wheel, containing in its circumference eight
chambers go arranged that they can be fred in
succession through the ordinary barrel of can.
non. It's advantages are that the various ope-
rations Of swabbing, loading, ramming and pri-
ming can all be done at the same time, in the
disengaged chambers, as they are brought to
the rear Of the gun by the evolution of the cyl.
inder, TINS enabling the gun to be fred at least
thirty times Q minute. ~
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
HE RAPID CURE OF

FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
Group, Bronchitis, Incipient Consump.
ton, and for the relief Of Consumptive
Patients in advanced stages Of the
disease.
So wide is the field Of its usefulness and 80 nu-
merous are the cases Of its cures, that almost
every section of country abounds in persons pub
icly known, who have been restored rom alarming
and even desperate diseases of the lungs BY Its
use. When once tried, its superiority over every
other medicine of its kind is too apparent to escape
observation, and where its virtues are known, the
public no longer hesitate what antidote to employ
pulmonary organs that are Incident to climate.
While many inferior remedies thrust upon the
community have failed and been discarded, this
has gained friends by every trial, conferred benefits
ON the afflicted they can never forget, ana pro-
duced cures too numerous and too remarkable to
he fnYpOtfen.
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AYERS
Ag!;u,e Cure,
ron I'm slIEpY CURE or.

rIs ZOE TIE bkBkpH CURE or afH p &.
Intermittent Fever, or Fever and Asue..
Remittent Fever, Chill Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical Headache, or BiIious
Headache, and Bilioas Fevers, indeed
for the whole class Of diseases orivi.
mating In hillary arrangement, caused
BY the Malaria Of miasmatic countries.
No one remedy is louder called for by the
necessities Of the American people than q sure
md safe cure for Fever and Ague. Such
No are now enabled to offer. with perfect
certainty that it viii eradicate the disease,
and with assurance, founded on proof, that
NO harm can arise from its use in any Guam.
tity. -.-
That which protects from or prevents this
disorder must Be Of immense service in the
communities where it prevails. Prevention is
better than cure, for the patient escapes the
riik which he must run in violent attacks of
this baleful distemper. This "CuRs" expels
the miasmatic poison Of FgvER AND Aoua
Aom the system and prevents the develop
ment Of the disease. if taken on the first ap-
prosch Of its premonitory symptoms. 1t IL
not only the best remedy ever yet discovered
for this class Of complaints, but also the
cheapest. The large quantity we supply for
q dollar brings it within the reach Of eyery
body; and in bilious districts, where FsvsR
AND Aau8 prevails, every body should have it
and use it freely both for cure and protection.
Il d hoped this price will place it within the
reach of all-the poor q well as the rich. A
great superiority of this remedy over any
other ever discovered for the speedy and cer-
tain cure of Intermittents is, that it contains
no Quinine or mineral, consequently it pro-
duces no quinism or other injurious effects
whatever upon the constitution. Those cured
by it are left as healthy Is if they had never
had the disease.
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence
Of the miasmatic poison. A great variety Of
disorders arise from its irritation, among which
are Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout, Headache,
Blindness, Toothache, Earache, Catarrh, Asth-
ma, Palpitation, Painful Affection of the
Spleen, Mysteries, Pain in the Bowels, Collie,
Paralysis. and Derangement of the Stomach,
all Of which. when originating in this cause,
put ON the intermittent type, or become period
ical. This CURE" expels the poison from
the blood. and consequently cures them all
alike. It is an invaluable protection to immi-
grants and persons travelling or temporarily
residing in the malarious districts. If taken
occasionally or daily while exposed to the in
lection, that viii be excreted from the system,
and cannot accumulate in sufficient quantity
to ripen into disease. Hence it is even more
valuable for protection than cure, and few will
ever suffer from Intermittents, if they avail
themselves Of the protection this remedy al
Hnrf1s
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Hints About Rats.

A correspondent of the Gardeners Monthly
says: 81 tried the effect of introducing into
the entrance of their holes, runs or hiding pla.
ces, small portions of chloride of lime or bleach.
ing powder, wrapped in calico, and stuffed in
to their entrance holes, and thrown loosely by
spoonfuls into the drain from the house. This
drove the rats away for twelvemonth; when
they returned to it they we're treated in the
same way, with like effect. The cure was most
complete. presume it was the chlorine gas
which did not agree with their olfactories
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UstfllI arS Curious.
Purifying Water for soldiers.

During warm weather. soldiers in camp and
upon the march frequently obtain no other kind
of water to quench their thirst and cook their
food than that of ponds, rivers. and brooks.
These waters are frequently charged with or
ganic matter which is liable to produce dysen-
terry, and, in many instances, cholera.
Soldiers should therefore become intelligent,
so as to provide for every contingency in war
The preservation of their health should just be
as carefully guarded to insure their efficiency, As
good discipline and q supply of ammunition.
A few words upon impure water may therefore
be of great advantage to many Of them, and
possibly may be the means Of saving many lives
The organic impurities of the water are part
ly of animal and partly Of vegetable origin,
both of which are very Objectionable, but the
animal most of all. These Impurities are con-
stantly undergoing chemical changes fermen-
ting process-and it is during such state of
change that the water is dangerous; because
when taken into the human stomach in this con-
dition, it tends to endanger the same ferment-
ing action. The nature of this action is not
well known, but of the fact there can be no
doubt.
Rapid-running streams, even if they are as
brown with mud as the Mississippi river. and
as much charged with organic matter, are per-
fectly healthy, because no chemical change
no fermentatioR-takes place in them. Slug.
gish streams and stagnant pools are the most
to be dreaded The mud may be filtered from
the water of q running river by merely passing
it through cotton cloth, piece of blanket, or
flannel, and we would advise soldiers to do so
in most instances.
This simple method Of straining water will
also be found partial safeguard for stagnant
water, but not perfect one. When on march,
soldiers should endeavor to endure thirst with
fortitude; and when they rest for cooking their
food, they should boil the water which they in.
tend to carry with them for drinking. When
cooled and agitated in the air for few mo.
ments so as to absorb oxygen, it becomes quite
pleasant to drink
Natives of the East Indies who live in fat al.
luvial districts where the ponds and rivers are
sluggish, and charged with organic substances
boil the water for drinking, and allow it to stand
over night. This process they say, prevents
them from taking cholera.
The reason is evident to a man of science:
the high heat Of boiling destroys the fernent-
ing action. Let soldiers therefore be careful
to boil and filter the impure water which they
Of necessity, are compelled to use.-SeientJfe
| American. ....
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To Clear the Eye of Dust.

As the dusty season is approaching. the fol-
ing homely advice may prove beneficial
When the eye is irritated by dust or intrusive
particles Of any kind the poroper practice
is to keep it open, as if staring; rota-
~ movement of the ball takes place, the sur
face becomes covered with water, the particle
is gradually impelled to the corner of the eye
and is there foated out or can easily be re-
moved, without any of the disagreeable conse-
quences that attend shutting and rubbing.
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Howard Association, Philadelphia.


A Benevolent Institution, esta6lished by special
Endowment, for the Relief Of the Sick and Dis
tressed, afflicted ,oith Frulent and Epidemic
Diseases, and especially for the Cure Of Diseas-
Is of the Serual Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the
Nl Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by let
ter, with description of their condition, Gage,
occupation, habits of life, &C., and in cases of
extreme poverty, Medicines furnished free #
charge.
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs, and
on the NEW REMEDIES employed in the
Dispensary, sent to the afflicted in sealed letter
envelopes, free of charge. Two or three Stamps
for postage will be acceptable.
Address. DR.. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON,
Acting Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2,
South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By or
der Of the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
oct A. 60-ly
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FARMERS AND wo0L-aRowERs
ATTENTION!

II AvING refitted and enlarged my WOOL
IL carding establishment, am no. p.eP.
ed to do work in the bess manner, ana ~
sonshle r.tes. Persons At a distance, % well
Is Al Others. may rely uponbeins ae'onnods'
ted with promptness. "a
Good and Competent WofKmeh
been enpIoyed.
Twill be prepared to do spinning about 'n :,
lst Of July. The business will be csrneo ~
No. SAMUEL WATSON
Q june 8, 59-3mo. 80
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SAMUEL LAPPIN,
Land and General Agent,

SENECA, NEMAHA CO., KANSAS,
W1LLpromptly attend 70 investing Money
w paying Taxes, locating and selling Lani
Warrants, buying and selling Lands, and max
ing Collections in Northern Kansas and South
srn Nebraska. Once on Main Street.
REFERENCES:
D. MARKHAn, White Cloud, Kansas
3. A. PouLEr, Iowa Point, "a" ~
A. c. WILDER, Lsavenworth,
GILBEar 1 SrRArroH, Kickapoo, /"
PaILIIps 4 DopcR. nsEflra
?. L. HuDoENs, 4
b. BUTTON, Hisvatha, g Z
LKESs 4 BoYD, st. Joseph, No:
OHAs BAILEY, Bloomfield, Edgar Co.. IN.
r. J. GArIIso, Indianapolis, Ind. 60
June 30, s9-ly. y
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Antidote for Strychnipe.

Tannin, which retains nicotine, unites also
with nearly all the other alkaloids. Kursak
recommends it as an antidote for strychnine,
in doses Of 60 grains of nut gall to one grain of
alkaloid. Nearly any astringent vegetable SUBJ
stance which happens to be at hand may replace
the tannin, such as the the glands or bark of
the oak or chestnut The use of acids and al.
cohol should be avoided, as these agents dis
solve the poison.
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Destructive Insects.

Insects are troublesome, and sometimes very
destructive. Plaster-ofparis. snuff, ashes OF
SCOT sifted on cucumbers and equashes when
vet with the dew, is very useful against the
striped bug. Lime, road dust. ashes or snuff,
scattered over young cabbages or turnips will
sometimes prevent the ravages Of the black fly.
Rolling the ground after sowing answers good
purpose, but the best preventive is thorough
sprinkling Of the plants just at night with whale
oil soap-suds, in proportion of one pint of soap
70 seven and half gallons of water. This will
Kill cabbage lice and all other aphides. It is
sure death to all tender insects when forcibly
applied with garden syringe or rubbed on
on With brush. For the want Of whale oil soap,
strong soap-suds may be used. Salt is sometimes
sown 10 the drills with onion seed to drive away
the grub. Fine salt strewn broadcast over cab
bage is the best application We know of forde-
stroying the little green cabbage worm. Ducks,
chickens and toads destroy . host of insects
shen suffered to inbabit the garden.-Ame'. 49,
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REFERENCES:


TlHE subscriber has just completed his Shin
i gle Machine, and II now nanufaetnring
Cottonwood and Walnut Shingles. the best that
can be had In the market. Orders for any
quantity Alled On the shofsest n0iee, II not on
hand, ct the most reasonable prices.
may Be found ct White Cloud, just below
Partridge 4 Co.'S Saw Min.
JAMES r. CLEMENSEN.
una 81. 60-H
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The Bite of Rabid Animals not always
followed by Hydrophobia

A fact well worthy Of notice is mentioned in
the last annual statistics furnished by the Cen
eral Hospital of Vienna. 1t would appear that
out Of lis persons bitten by animals whose rab-
id state was clearly made out, only IS died with
symptoms of hydrophobia. As however, the
actual and precise length of the period of in
cubation is not known, these figures cannot be
completely relied upon; but it is highly useful
to note the comparatively small proportion of
deaths which occurred after the wellascertained
innoculation with the poison.-London Lancet
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Try Wards Telegraph Tonic!
FOR FEVER AND AGUE,

(WHICH never fails to cure! Warranted,
w ftaken according to directions, to effect
certificates to those who wish TO see them, but
does not think it necessary to display them, q
the medicine will recommend itself, If given Q
trial. Try it once, and satisfy yourself.
Warranted perfectly Vegetable and harmless.
For sale BY Shreve b Macy, White Cloud;
and by Dealers everywhere. All orders must
be addressed to W. w. WARD, Mansion
House, Leavenworth City, Kansas. General
Agent for Kansas, Nebraska, and the Western
States. july 81, 59-3m.
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PREPARED By
DIR. j. G.. AVER e co.
LOWELL, MASS.
FOR SALE BY

FOR SALE BY
Shreve & Macy, White Cloud, Kansas.
DR.. ]. w. Reed, Iowa Point.
McAllister Lett, Lafayette,
A. ]. MINER, Highland,
Peter l. Nephler, Oregon, Mo.
Zook Baldwin, Forest City.
Barnard 4 Co., st. Louis, Wholesale.
Van Lear, Britain Hardy, St. Joseph, DO.
And by Agents in every town in the United
States. FEB. IL, o9-iy.
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England, France, and Belgium.
THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC PORCELAIN
COMPANY, I'D.
No. 7sl Broadway, New York,
having secured their novel and ingenious in
vention BY American and European patents, are
fully prepared to execute all orders for
Miniature Likenesses Of Persons on China,
presenting all the attractive and advantageous
features Of ordinary photograps, the brilliancy
and finish Of water color drawing, and hth-
erto unattained quality of durability, by being
rendered as imperishable as the natural proper
ties of the articles upon which they are trans
ferred.
As the patented process of the Company ena-
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on plain surfaces, but upon such as are round or
of any degree of negularity-portraits can be
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ury or of household utility, such as
Urns, Vases, Breakfast Cups, Toilet Articles,
&C.;
thereby securing faithful portraits and furnishing
a unique and exquisite style of ornamentation
of articles in domestic use.
In order to furnish facilities for the gratifica-
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have imported from Europe collection of su-
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As the American Company are owners of the
patent right, and consequently the only persons
authorized to use the process, they have deter
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70 afford People in every section Of the Union
an opportunity to possess
Portraits on China,
to make the following proposition to
Residents in the Country, who are unable to
visit personally the Atelier and Gal
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Persons sending a photograph, ambrotype, or
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New York, accompanied by
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will receive in return by express, free of other
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A richly ornamented Breakfast Cup and Saucer,
with the portrait transferred thereon.
By transmitting daguerreotype and
Ten Dollars,
they will secure in like manner,
A handsome French Vase or Toilet Article,
with the portrait reproduced by the patented
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and
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they will receive in return
A pair Of rich sevres Vases,
with the portraits executed equal to miniature
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Vases Of every quality Of Finish,
ranging in price from
Twenty to One Hundred Dollars the pair.
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town, county and State distinctly.
All letters to be addressed to
"MANAGER, AMERIcAN PHoroeRAPHIc PoRcE-
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