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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-30
From South Carolina-GeneralS SickIes
Election Returns-Convention of
Freedmen in Charlesion-Return of
Negroes to their Former Masters.


New YORK, Nov 29.--The Herald's
Charleston correspondence of the 25th
says that the assumption of command of
the department of South Carolina by
General Sickles, as successor to Gen
eral Gilmore, took the people by
surprise, they being inclined to think it
indicated the displeasure of the President
at their short comings in the work of re-
construction, and purpose on the part
of the Government to establish martial
law, and call another session of the State
convention. The people were in great
excitement. General Sickled has re-
moved Department headquarters to
Charleston.
Only meagre returns of the election for
congressman had been received, but eX-
Governor Aiken has been elected in the
second district, which includes the city
of Charleston. This is regarded as de-
feat of the secessionists
There had also been in Charleston, a
convention of the colored people of the
State, whose proceedings were marked
by great display Of ability and decorum.
Their resolutions strongly disavOwed any
designs, or feelings of
enmity toward their former masters, and
declared their only object to be the inn
provement and elevation of their race.
Over twelve hundred negroes left
Charleston in body ON the 22d inst. to
return to their former masters on the sea
islands, and were very jovial at the an
ticipated return 70 their Old homes.
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News from New York.
NEW YORK, November &c


The Custom House detectives have
ceased their search after the body of Hon.
Preston King. A thorough search has
been made Of ali places where it is sup
posed the body might be.
The Post says Wall street has been
troubled to-day by number OF seDseless
rumors, but notwithstanding the unset
tied state of public opinion and the
vague iucertitudo as TO the future of the
money market there is less depression
than prevailed a day or two ago. The
lean market is fairly active aid there is
an ample supply OF capital, but lenders
are cautious. The rate is seven per cent
The stock market is quiet governments
are steady, without much pressure to
sell
Eagle Rock won the sweepstakes on
the Union course yesterday. Time, 2:55,
2:46 and 2:46t mile heats, for six hundred
dollars.
The impressive rite of confirmation
was to-day confirmed upon some 1,5O0
persons in the church OF St. Mary's by
Archbishop McGlasky, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. McMerny, ArchdeacOn McClaron,
Rev Fathers McKenne and st. John.
The church was densely crowded, the
ground floor being reserved for those
about to be confirmed At II o'clock the
bows, TO the number of some six hundred,
and in the afternoon at o'clock eight
hundred girls received the sacrament of
The Archbishop briefly
the congregation at both
services.
The case of Schafer against the I'd
Avenue railroad, the jury rendered YER
dict against the company for $4,000.
The Strong devorce case was continued
this morning. The deposition OF Mrs,
Bedell partially received yesterday was
concluded, it related principally to the
had by the defendant
with the deponent concerning the calpa-
BILE acts of the former,
This morning Gonzales and Pellicer,
the murderers of the Cuban, Otero We're
arraigned in the court of Oyer and Ter,
miner and plead not guilty They will
probably be tried during the present
term of court
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~o'sfnmeni Sale orHor,e, and nu,e,.

hnnsHa5E SsNtSESs MONROE, Nov. 27.-One
mnjsS .u ~ norses and lot of government
or tbs te s.S 10 be sold at Camp Hamilton
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Gen. Lec-stonewnu Jackson. Gru,c

The following extracts are taken from
an interesting letter dated Lexington,
Va published in the New York Ners:
But the settlement of Gener-
al Lee among them is regarded as the
great event in Lexington society. L saw
the old chief on the street the other day,
dressed in a plain suit of gray, and ap-
pearing in fine health. His course since
the surrender is beyond all praise-that
modesty of demeanor and calm dignity
of bearing which have always so distin-
guished him, have shown out more con
spicuouslv than ever, while he has scru-
puously discharged every duty incum-
bent upon him as loyal citizen OF the
restored Union.
But the greatest attraction
TO the visitor of Lexington, and indeed
the Mecca to which in years 10 come
many pilgrims will resort, is the grave
of "St0newall Jackson" Last Sabbath
afternoon the burial Of member of the
Order attracted TO the beautiful ceme-
terv of the town long procession Of
Odd Fellows and an immense crowd Of
citizens. and went that l might avail
myself of the opportunity of visiting the
grave Of tue great chief whom I had so
often followed to victory.
No stone marks the spot, which Is in
dicated simply by a staff upon which
the Confederate flag once tloated; but
the wreath of flowers laid by fair hands
on the grave, and kept fresh by daily
additions, is fit emblem of the place
the hero holds in the memory OF the peo-
pie of the South. As long as true great
ness, honor, purity of character, and
deep toned piety are esteemed, Jackson
will not he forgotten. | was told that
Immediately on his arrival in Lexington
to assume his place in Washington Col
lege. Gen. Lee paid 4 visit to the grave
OF jackson, and fingered for long time
around the hailowed spot. Lee at the
grave of Jackson would form picture
Which master hand might delight to
paint
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MICHAEL j. ROHAN

vi KET STREET between the Custom
House and tire Little Suspension Bridge. Mon.
umpntal work of all kinds made 10 order. City
aud country orders will be met with promptness.
apl5ly
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Murderin New York State.

ALBANY, Nov. 29.-On Monday night
last the family of Daniel Walrath Of
Wanherm, Herkemer county, consisting
of himself, wife and daughter, about
twelve years otage, were murdered 10y
party or parties unknown. Walrath was
Shot through the head, Mrs. Walrath, S
head was mashed in, and the child's
throat was cut The Coroner is holding
an inquest to-day. No clue to the mur-
dererS
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To be Mustcrcd Out.

oRrREss MONROE, Nov. 81 Orders
have been received to muster out the
39th Illinois and 9th Ohio regiments
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From Fortress Monroe,

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 27.-Dr. Fl.
Frantz is now in charge of the Hampton
hospital, and has almost one hunnred pa
tients. mosssy convalescents. This hos
pital will soon be closed.
General Miles has issued the following
order: All vessels from foreign ports en-
tering Hampton Roads or the Chesapeake
Bay Will anchor at the quarantine, and
remain there until examined by the
health officer.
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The Brooklyn Murder.

New YORK, Nov. 29.-The coroner's
jury on the inquest of the Otero murder
last night returned verdict that the
said Jose Garcia Otero came to his death
by deadly weapons in the hands of Jose
Gonzales, Francisco Gene, alias Theo-
dore Martinez, Pellicer and other parties
to the jury unknown.
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Rvmored Collision Between Erencs
and Federal Forces.

BUFFALO, Nov. 29-It is stated on the
street that private dispatches received
from New York says that the rumored
news received that the Federal and
French forces had had a collision on the
Rio Grande. caused the rise in gold No
confirmation received Of the report.
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Explosion OF Gunpowder.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 29.-An explosion
of Gunpowder occurred at Evans gun
store, corner of Second and South streets,
nearly destroying the buildings and
shaking the adjoining houses. James r.
Evans and VIM. BIansOn were severely
In inre0.
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CHEAT CHANCE FOB AGENTS.
" What the People want TIE STANDARD
HISTORY OF THE WAR, complsts 10 one
very large volume Of over I go pages
This work has no rival a. candid, lucid, com
plet~ authentic and reliable history Of the
= great conflict II contains reading matter
equal % three large royal octave volumes, splsn
dfdly Illustrated with over 80 hne portraits Of
Generals battle scenes, maps and diagrams.
IN the selection Of matter for tkis great work,
the author has confined himself strictly 70 oFrtdt
data derived from the rsports Of Northern and
southern Generals, tho report Of the COMMITTEES
on the Conduct Of the War, National and Rebel
Archives, &c.
he has carefully avoided tho Introduction Of
.nv matter not strictly y,I.Gbs and efctaf, and
has succeeded In producing what 10 universally
demanded, far and impartial History Of tbs
War
Returned and disabled officers and SOLDIER
and energetic young men IN want Of profitable
employment will End this rare chance 70 make
money. We have Agents clearing NO per
month, which we will prove o any doubsng sp'
plicant for proof Of the above send iH ofeu'
lars and sss our terms Address,
JONES BROS. Il CO,
PhiIadslphis, Pa, OF
,o,zi,dIv Cincinnati. Oh1.
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rANIHL L.AMB.
P. E. ZINN,
JOHN L. HARGREAVES,
.IER IN RRADH nIxEn

- PANTS. GLASS, SASH. and PUTTY
Gilt and Rosewood Picture Frames and Yeni.
tian Blind Manufacturer No. 3 Main Street
Wheeling, W. Va Sep5
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-27

&C. YOUNG, AUCTfoNEER.-sALE OF ELEGANT
md costly Furniture this day wednesday, Dec ~ at
clock at the private residence 9S waverley place
avenue. consisting in part. of paror and Bedroom
nture rosewood and black walnut Parlor Suits covered
ch satin and brocaei Brussels and Ingram Carpets OIL
b and Stair Carpets. Also one elegant rosewood
SEVEN OCTAVE PIANOFoRTE,
modern Improvement, cost $50; Oil Paintings Mirrors
ldow Curtains marble top Tables, Washstands bureaus
Mattresses, Feather Beds and Bedding Crockery and
er Ware together with large variety Of articles
: for housekeeping.
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LOST AND FOUND.

A sToRIA-LosT. 4 GRAY AFRICAN PARROT
"A Whoever will return the bird give information tha
will lead recovery the subscriber Jauaic
Astoria the Office Of wilkes Spirit of the Times sh
receive u liberal reward CHARLES j. FOSTER
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HoRfGAGE SALE OF A BREwERy.-S. HERMAN
vi Auctoneer, v3n sell Thursday Decemn.r - ~ -
d brewery yzBrewlng Kettle and rprurensnsSese ME-
q .bout 40 Hoehesda Barrels and Malt BARRELS and all
Sher Fixtures belonging 70 said brewery TO BE- sold IN los
sun r. BADRNHuP, Attorney for Mortgage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-27

" sEAR'rC's pprvArr DANCING ACADEMY,
- 2n fonrth avenue near rwen,yhlrd street class
formed ior German snd piysle lessons every day "
thot vhs Sikh " le4sa u1.skls.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-27

oAwNBRoKERs sALE--THTs DAY ny JOHN NOR.
TIMER, IS East broadway, Of 40 lots q wen ana W., wc
IN worthy the attention OF dsslervand others Nv ordcr
Levy W Laursns street.
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UCTIoH NOTICE. Sale or OVER slS0uo
worth OF maGDicent Household Furniture, ut the dive
" residenoo IT'D West Eighth street between Fifth and
~ avenues this day "wednesday. Dec. n at O'Clock
rain or shine, all Furniture Carpeta Paintings
LOT Ornaments wbe s0ldto the highest bidder without
| RARLOR AND DRAWING ROOM FURNITURE.
nree pcautful SOLID rosewood and black walnut Paror
covered In rich French satin bnocate Turkish
W Chairs and Lonnces, match rosewood Centre and
Tables Etageres Corner and Bookstands, twenty
Bronze Clock rich China and Parian Vases Parlor Orna
elegant Bocatel and Lace Curtains, ne collection
Tn,ntngs Engrayings large Mirrors aud Chandeliers.
lGNlFlCLNT ROSEWOOD PfANOFORTE, STOOL,
AND COVER; COST $3.50;
elegant instrument, with round corners, beautifully
ng bass full iron plate French action full octave;
Ms Chairs Rockers, Mirrors, Clock Tables Bed Lounges
ing and Hair Mattresses, Beds Blankets Tea Tables Ex
sion Table, China Glass and Silver Ware, Cutlery &c
e positive. Deposits required.
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DANCING ACADEMIES.

TIE GARMo'S DANCING ACADEMY, NO. 90 WEST
~ Fourteenth tue reception OF pupils
wedr etdays aud hatardaya 70 from 10 and from
90 Ins " Also on TUESDAY and Friday evenings at
oclock commencing Jan. 2, 1865
NEW CLASSES Tor beginners for advanced pupils and
for The herman sEta4 .@rN r..
just received from the socoe Acsdcmqus des PROBES.
seurs Dc Pars the new and beautiful Quadrle
LES VARIETES PARTSIENNES. N
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z. BURNHAM, AUCTIONEER. M
s20,OOEWORTH OF
MAGNETIC! Nj HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
- PAINTINGS, BROSzES, PIANOFORTE
DRAW ING ROOM FURNITURE,

|. T. BURNHAM, AUCTIONEER.
fnfH1Isds SSSssEs FIisoESHTEr
GINA sR 2sSs s,f E1pN w EaakEruRr
ss public a sast,sa 81; Day 5Msdassssy : the
Sixth ayenns II cGmms M E,gR 4 GSSek
red French br 'cel Of the richest description VIZ
sr sss Ga ssa & On
Plate glass back an DOORS SECRETARY and Booscase
oisgfrei c.Sincls Console Tables Reclining Chairs,
@
psss Es%s By ssS Gf Ss
on the Neva. ST. Petersburg Velvet Carpets, Lace Cur
MAGNIFICENT. ROSEWOOD PIANOFoRrE,
est instrument offered at auction this season. Stool
esds Gace, isas and Spring Mattresses. He'd
A Sideboard Extension Table. china Dinner and Tea
Furniture of servant apsrtnc nts. i. B.-Competent
In atlendAnceto pack ship and remove the goods
|sTIsTs' FUND SALE
The beautiful collection Of Picurss Scntrtbuted By the
OF Twenty third and Fourth aveaue and Will
"a o. tes svsnas Friday 1scsassr - as7h oc'0ck'
JegTIoS kogIdE.- cRocKEEy. ac.--mExny Q.
Wednesday, E Sss rs II MT u s;s,Sfs srsEEr
Fancy China and Plated Ware, &c. The sale will be
out reserve the proprietor re.res from the business
|JCTION SALE OF FURNITURE IN BROOKLYN
by COLE & MURPHY, on Thursday, At 10h o'clock, Mt
fulton street. general assortment of Furniture. Car
&C.. also 70 new Lounges, Horses, Furniture Cart,
moss, &c. ~ A Meht
|JcTroN SALE or FURNITURE IN BROOKLYN
On THURSDAY, Att O'Clock r. NJ at 80 Fulton, avenue
NUMBER between oxford street and Portland avenue
neral sssorirns0t OF Furniturc Carpets, Feather Beds
Bedding. nearly new.
CcrIoN NoTIcE-rLINT GLASS wARE.-BY
ROBERT PADDOCK, Thursday. Dec. g At lok
on Glass Tumblcrs obcts, Wines Decanters, Bowls,
ries Naples. &c; 100 birrels common Tumbicrs, go
IS PtsburX Chsinies % French Glsss, GRATIS
Granite Wares, also an open stock Of Cut and Pressed
. Ware. = MM A7TN
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SALES At AUCTION.

I'll kNkr y LEEDS; AUcTIoSEER--H H. LEEDS
AT IL o'clock their saesroom NO Is Liberty street.
SALE or z sGssR5R OLD WINES
few o very s s FROM s
sr0Sa and Golden q few smohl: very
The saaioSus viii include ss' very sa Old london
Gs' OLD and o AnSs ss sa
stoekwsIs 1cGibbars Boarboa very rye Wh,ssy
Also an tvoics q vers select Wines Brandiss &c. Import
Slipping ss1fa Also @
OF the private stock, very rare.
The balance Of the Or Havana Cigar. remain
Ing from the sale Of December 49, consisting Of CabanAs
Figaro LIN Rosa De Santiago and other favorte brands
PAwyNERqKER,s, sAh I; DAY AT.SS O'CLOCK.
CHAINS 4c By MsS saS S
soss sicasRp pEED WIN ss rs
Pearl $50 lots Mems Clothing the largest and finest
s :n sS s.s IND
Sssa as asss and On ca .s
o %ss 81 snd ws%snr csan: Watches 's"si Be- By
s.y !. u as., y ... SELL y
siis, ST. E go I'm
scfs 3ls o Bss. sss ana
md sa;ss s. q: g. s'''''
DICfIARD WALTERS, AUcTgONEER = LIQUOR
.,s.es ,s s dsI :, osscd 4
VIII o. Liquor Store vtx:-EueileA Beer Pump. nar, nar
Ftxures Glass Wae PictIres Tables Chatrs Gn Brandy
bouroon irish Whskey. and other Stock Saie posttye
g AZ B0uART, AuCTIOKEERs, THURSDAY DRC
NJ. ~ at l0S O'Clock, at The auction rooms, MOL North
William street, large quantity OF Household Furniture
marble top Dressing Bureau Washsand mahogany Sofas
Lounges, Desks Feather Beds, Mattresses. Bedding,
Blankets, Kitchen Furniture Carpets, &c.
g ~. BOGART. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SALE,
Ne Grocery store this day ut ii o'clock No IS First
avenue the Stock and Fixtures of the above store Couper
Shelves Scales Weights Groceries Spices Soap Candles
Teas &c. JOHN II. HITLER, Marshal.
GALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF LIQUORS. WINES
- &c, "Wednesday. December a ut l0ls O'Clock, No. ID
Bowery - HERMAN Auctioneer. To pay storage and adj
vances ~ bbls old bourbon Scotch Irish Whskeys tine
Brandes Gin Rum Port aud Sherry Wines Is bb French
WIN. Writer'S, AUCTIONEER WILL SELL. ON
Thursday, at liz O'Clock, at POS East Thirty third
street the Stock and Fixtures of BakeryCounters Show
cases Pans Ice Box Horse and and other goods
WIN. Writer'S, AUCTIONEER. WILL SELL on
W Thursday at l0. O'Clock. 100 West Twentyfourth
Kitchen Furniture, of family Carpets Beds Bedding,
China Glass, Stoves. &C. having been short time Ia
CE OO0 TONS SCRANTON COAL
ACsOOO AT AUCTION.
Enw YORK Dec. TO- 1867
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Com
pav Will hold their hirty-rst auction sale Of We'd
nesday tie 27h day OF December 1865
at Their new siesroon 2C Exchange place. of William
street ~ winch time they will sell, by Messrs JOHN ii.
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TIE BALL SEASON.

CEyENTH REGIMENT NATIONAL GUARD.-THR
~ Seventh Regiment Will give reception at the Academy
Of Music the evening OF january 81 1885, in honor
thase members who have served Ia the regular volunteer
and navy during the late rebellion; and all members
whether active or exempt at the time Of cneriug the
service well thoss who served with the regiment dur
either OF Its three campaigns and then entered the United
Stsies service requested to send their address in
nedtateIy with rank and number Of the company
Seventh To- which they belonged TO Captain George
Moore smith, Chairman OF Committee on invttalons
box 9S7 N. Y. Post Office.
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exon REwARD.-Losr, FROM ROOM ss METRO.
sDsDOV poltan Hotel, Gold lnnting case chrunOneer
Watch Charles Frcdsham London, 0ltl, inscription on
inside CASE long gold chain attached The shove reward
asked sf ra8 q. LELAND co
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NATIONAL LINE or STEAMERS FROM AND TO
IN Liverpool or Queenstown.-The VIRGINIA sails De-
cember 10; only $50 currency Apply at THOMP-
SONS Passage 0aice ITS Pearl street
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VOL. XIX--NO. l52

Bank of Louisville, $4,000 from the
Ninth National Bank Of Newport sl00 0OC
from the National Bank of New York,
100000 from the National Bank OF the
RePublic at Boston, $4,000 from the Mer-
chants National Bank of Bedford, $Io9,-
900 from Fisks & Hatch, New York, sI25,-
900 from the Second National Bank of
Nashville and 1918 individual subscrip-
tons Of $50 and 500.
The Tribune Richmond letter of the
2Ot reports the adjournment ofths Legis-
lsiure till December when it meets with its
whole numbers.
The bill to confirm the rights of mar
risge between negroes who demean them
selves as man and wife and authorizing the
solemnization Of marriase reformed by a
negro authorized by the rights of any
church to which he may belong, was de-
feated.
eEN. COX IN COMMAND.
The Tribune's Raleigh letter Of the 2OEh
reports General Cox in command, in place
Of General Schofeld, who has been called
to Washington to confer on important
army matters.
LAWLEssNEss.
There is great amount Of lswlessness
in the country away from the control Of
troops, and but for the fear of troops few
persons would be able to live at peace, or
at all.
Troops of the 2sd Corps are being mus-
tered out and leaving at the rate Of reg
iment day. From Greensboro the 1O4th
and 1O3d Ohio, and 18th Ohio Battery,
and the 23d Indiana Battery have
gone; the 1I1sh and IIsth Ohio and
the 2Sd Michigan will soon follow. TAere
will be in the neighborhood of $4,000
troops, excluding the cavalry, left in the
State, distributed as now. Co. G, 7tb o.
V. o, on duty at the headquarters of Gen.
Schofeld have been relieved, and ordered
to be mustered out by him, and sent 10
Camp Dennison.
GALLAGHER's EXCHANGE.
Gold 1421{.
New York Centr0l, 997S; Erie, II;
Hudson, 1Os1z; Michigan Southern IS
Illinois Central 121l; Old Southern, =;
Pittsburgh, SO; Rock Island, 1907;
Prairie Du CHEN 361z; North Western
preferred, 555s; Fort Wayne 96H.
Gold after call IA.
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Hints 10 Bathers.

AT this WsrD' eeasOn, when bathing is
50 popular, 1t will be we'll to observe the
following practical hints, which we take
from the London sizpenny Magazine:
On first pluDging into cold water there
comes a shock which drives the blood TO
the central parts of the system. But i'm
mediAtely reaction takes place, which is
assisted by the exercise of swimming, pro-
ducing, even in water of low temperature,
an agreeable warmth. The stay in the
water should never be prolonged beyond
the period of this excitement. If the
water be left while this warmth continues,
and the body immediately dried, the
healthy glow over the whole surface viii
be delightful.
To remain in the water after the first
reaction is over, produces a prolonged
ehilliness, shrinking of the flesh, and q
contraction of the skin, by no means fl-
vOrable to health or enjoyment; for it is
only in water thoroughly warmed by the
summer heats, where we may bsthe for
many hours with impuDity.
Certain precautions are necessary. Mod
crate exercise, by summoning into action
the powers of the system, and quickeniDg
the circulation, is better than inactivity.
We should never 90 into water Immediate
ly after meal, nor while the process Of
digestion is going forward. Nor should
we plunge into water when violently heat
cd, or in state Of profuse perspiration.
Such imprudences are often fatal, especial
ly if the water be unusually cold. If too
warm, the tempersture,of the body may
be reduced by bathing the wrists and wet.
ting the head.
Before meals rather than after, and
especially before breakfast and before sup
per, are proper seasons for bathing. The
heats of the day are to be avoided, but in
very hot weather bath is useful to cool
the blood, and secure refreshing sleep. If
in the middle of the day, a shaded place
sheuld be chosen, or the heSd protected
from the sun by being kept wet, or by
wearing straw hst, as ig practiced by the
fashionable French ladies at their watering
places.
The sea is the best place for swimming.
Owing to the greater specific gravity of salt
water than fresh, the body is more buoyont
in it, IS are other substances. A ship COM
ing out of salt water into fresh, sinks per-
eeptibly in the water. The difference is
nearly equal 10 the weight Of the salt held
in solution.
The bottom should be of hard sand,
gravel or smooth stones. Sharp stones and
shells cut the fest-weeds may entsngle
them. The swimmer must avoid floating
grass and quickssnd. The new beginner
must be careful that the water does not
run beyond his depth, and that the current
cannot carry him into deeper place, also
that there be no holes In the bottom. As
persons are ever liable to sccidents, cramps,
sc, it is always best that boys and girls
should be accompanied by those who are
older than themselves, and who will be
able to save them in any emergency.