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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19
The Romam BeG.ftme.

An immense majority of men in
Rome never lighted a candle, unless
sometimes at early dawn. And the
custom of Rome was the custom also
of all nations that lived around the
great pond of the Mediterranean. In
Athens, Egypt, Palestine, Asia Minor,
everywhere, the ancients went to bed,
like gOOd boys, from seven to nine
O'clock. The Turks and other people,
who succeeded in the stations and the
habits of the ancients, do so at this
day.
The Roman, therefore, who saw no
joke in sitting round 4 tablein the dark
went off to bed as the darkness began.
Everybody did SO. Old Numa Pom
pilius himself wa5 obliged to trundIe
of in the dark. Tarquinius might be
a very superb fellow; but we doubt
whether he ever saw a farthing rush
light. And though it may be thought
that plots and conspiracies would
flourish in such a city Of darkness, It
is to be considered that the conspira-
tors themselves had no more candles
than honest men; both partirs were in
the dark.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

LOOKING AT THE DRAFT RELIGIOUS
LY-While one of the committees to
raise bounty fund was canvassing
his district, he came across an Gamer
lean citizen of African Descent" and
solicited his subscription to the fund
for the benefit Of his son. ''No, sab,
I will not glib anything" said he.
of de Lord wants Bph he can have
him." The committeeman tried to ex-
plain to him that it was not the Lord
calling now, but Father Abraham.
But it was no use, the old chap stuck
to it, and said 'De Lord is itin dis
ere. war, and eff he wants my Eph, he
must go-dat's all."-[ Oxford Citizen.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19
EvERGREENs FOR WINTER

EvERGREENs FOR WINTER.-A
process has been discovered by which
beautiful show Of evergreems may
be obtained for the parlOr during the
winter. We give it for the benefit
of our lady readers, who are insepara-
bly, associated in our minds with flow
ers, and all the beautiful objects of earth:
"If geranium branches, taken from
luxuriant and healthy trees just be-
fore winter sets in, be cut in slips and
immersed in soap water, they will,
after dropping few days, put forth
fresh ONES, and continue in the finest
vigOr ali win e.. By placing number
of bottles thus filled in a flower bask-
e., with moss to conceal the bottle, a
show of evprgreens is easily secured
for the winter. All the different var
icties of the plant being used, the vari-
Gus shapes and color of the leaves
blend into a beautiful effect. They
require 70 fresh water. The plan is
simple, easily put into practice, and
said to be successful. We advise our
lady readers.tO try it.-TPiqua Journal.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

The above stock will be disposed Of on the POPULAR
oNE-PRICE PLAN, giving every patron fine Gold or
Solid Silver Watch fol so, without regard to vau0
WRIGHT, Bro & Co., l6l Broadway, New York, wish
Immediately dispose Of the above magnificent stock
Certificates naming the articles, placed in sealed
envelopes and we'll mixed. Holders are entitled to
the articles named in their certificate, upon payment
Of Ten Dollars whether it be watch worth 81 900 or
worth less The return any Of our certificates
entities You to the articles named thereon upon pay
meut, irrespective Of its worth, and as no article
valued less than SO is named on any certificate it will
at once be that this is lottery, but straight
forward, legitimate transaction which may be partici
Dated On even by the most fastdiOus.
A single certirate viii be sent by mail, post paid,
upon receipt Of 25 cents, ne for 81, eleven for s.
rec and elegant premium for S. siEtys and
more va 1able premium for Si0 one hundred and most
-guuerh Watch for SIS. To agents or those wishing
enlpInymeut, this is rare opportunity. II is ie
tnate1y conducted business, duly authorized by the
Government and open to the most careful scrutiny.
Watches sent hy Express, with bill for collection
delivery so that dissatisfaction can possibly occur
Try Address
o~f2Iu1svssECo IBl Broadway, New York.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

DEATH OF An OLD CITIZEN
Major John Van Pearse died at his
residence near this city on Thursday
last. The deceased was in his I'D
year, and had lived in and near Ian
caster for about 60 years. His rc-
mains were interrel at the family
cemetery of Mr.. Applagat,, with tho
rites and cerem)l!e5 Of the Il IS; nj.
Oder, OF which he was a member
Lancaster Elgle, 18th nit.
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The Water Of Salt Lake.

All travellers, writes a cOrrespon-
dent, have mentioned with astOnish-
ment the peculiar buOyancy of the wa
ters of Great Salt Lake, and it is truly
surprising, no danger of shipwreck
need ever cross the mind of those who
navigate the lake, for it would be SIM
ply impossible for them to sink, if
thrown overheard. With my hands
clasped together under my head, and
my feet eros e1, 1 floated on the very
surface of the lake with at least one
third of my body above the water,
upon warm summers day, there
would not be the slightest difficulty in
going to sleep upon the lake, aud al
lowing yourself to be blown about as
the wind permitted; only one would
need an umbrella to keep off the rays
of the sun. 1t has been stated that
three buckets of this water will yield
one bucket of solid salt, but inasmuch
as water will not hold above twenty
five per cent. of saline matter in sOlu-
tiun, and if more be added it is fnstan-
tly deposited upon the b. ON, this es-
innate is ,sOf course, too large. On in
quiring OF the MOrmOns engaged in
procuring, salt they unanimously stat
ed that for every five buckets of wa
ter they obtained one bucket of salt,
which gives the proportion as no less
than twenty per cent. No visitor to
the lake should omit the bath; the SEN
satiOn in the water is most luxurious, |
and leads one to think himself float
ing in the air. On the way back, to
the city it will be as well for the bath
er to stop at the superb sulphur baths
just outside the town and remove the
saline incrustatiOns which will have
formed upon him, by plunge into
the fine swimming bath, whose only
objection is its peculiar odor and its
great heat, which requires a large ad-
mixture Of cold water.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

MILK Sickness IN OHIO.-Thc Ur-
bana Citizen and Gazette. savs:-A
very affective case of that terrible
and mysterious disease, milk sickness,
occurred in the family of Mr.. Amos
Norman, some two miles north cast
of st. Paris, about the last of October.
During the night. the entire family,
consisting Of Mr.. N, his wife, three
children, and two girls, We're taken
suddenly i'll, and so bad that they
were unable to help each other, or
send for relief. Mrs. Norman, who
had previously been i'll of fever, died
after few days Of severe suffering
The rest Of the family recovered. Mr..
y. had fenced in a piece of woods
where his cattle grazed during the
fall and the grass being short, it is
supposed that they cat the weed
which produced The disease. We
notice that a uumeber Of cases Of
milk sickness have recently occurred
in WyandOtte county.
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Miscellaneous.
Home and WiGe.

4 hint for young ladies It is the late
Iamented and gifted Margaret Fuller, one
of the noblest women of this country, that
talks thus:
at is with DO gross and selfish feeling,
that all men commend the good house
keeper. Every man, who knows how
much good housekeeping adds to the hap
piness Of home, wants a good hOusekeeper
for his wife. No home can be happy
home, without such a one.
f'To women, the care of home is cOnii~
ded. It is The sanctuary of which she
should be the guardian angel. To all ele-
ments there, she should be the ordering
mind She represents the spirit of Beauty,
and her influence should be spriue-iike,
clothing all within her sphere with lively,
fresh and tender hues. She represents
Purity, and all that appertains to her
should be kept delicately pure. She is
Modesty, and draperies should soften all
r'Ide lineaments, and exclude glare and
dust. She is Harmony, and all objects
should he in their places ready for, and
matched to their uses. We all know there
is a substantial reason for the offence we
feel at defect in any of these ways. A wO-
man who wants Purity, Modesty and Har-
mony in her dress and manners, is insult
ferable; one who wants them in the ar
r5ugement of her house, disagreeable to
everybody. She neglects the most obvious
ways Of expressing what we desire to see
in her, and the inference is ready that
the inward sense is wanting"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19
Also a great variety Of
| HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY !
ONLY TWENTY DOLLARS.

The Star Shuttle Sewing Machine-An entirely new
nventiourlisg ug other Ser7irg Machine in The gorId
Patented 1867. Il threads, and makes a Sftch
alike Boh sides, that WILL NOT RIP or UNRA VEL.
1t combines simplicity, durability and beauty. 1t is
as large a other frst-clsss chimes. child can
learn to work it. 1t will do every variety Of family
sewing sna tailoring. 1t will from the finest
Fauzs leather. In order to introduce the Star Shut
ls SsCing Machine into every household in the land
we furnish them complete, with shuttle, extra
bobbns, full set Ufnerdles, oil can, screw-driver di
rections &c, &C, at the Unprecedented Price q only
TWENTY DOLLARS, on receipt Of which we will box
free Uf expenEe,) and ship to any address.
w. G. WILSON & CO, Manufac. .ursrs.
OFFICE AND sALEsROOM-Ia1I Public Square,
CLEVELAND, 0.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

The Nations correspondent thus dos
cribes the musical instrument called Il
.'spinot:" "
"The spinct is to the modern piano what
the black and bitter aloe is to the golden
.uagnUm bonum, or Iucious green gage,
Of modern gardening. 1t is the small.
weak, modest beginning of the long series
Of improvements which have resulted in
the glorious scope and tonality of Erard's
pianos. 1t consists of box, about
metre and half in length, rather more
than half metre wide and without legs (;
so that it was portable, like violin, i'll
closed in a case. When played upon, the
spinet was placed upon a table, or on the
old fashioned stand, shaped like an X, and
called after that letter. The greater part
of the box is occupied by the wires, very
small and weak in comparison with those
of modern piano, but disposed in the
same way. In front of the spinet is key
board, containing four octaves, identical
with those of a piano, in point OF musical
consequence, and the white and black
keys arranged in the same order, but of
smaller dimensions. These keys, when
played upon, move a set of wooden sticks,
about the size ola finger, the tops Ofwhich,
are furnished with metal points that strike
tue corresponding wir 's."
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

DIFFERENCE IN THE SHAPE OF Fast
The New York Hide and Leather Jour
nal notices a few of the differences in the
shape of the pedal eXtremities of people i'm
various sections Ofthe country. Shoes for
one locality are not adapted for all. For
instance, broad shoe, wide in the shank,
is best adapted for the Eastern trade, a
narrow sole meeting with but little favor.
Rhode Island, though the smallest State in
the Union, can boast Ofhaving some Of the
biggest feet that ever trOd sOle-leather.-
The middle States require simmer shoes
and higher in the instep than the East.
The instep grows higher as we progress
Southwark, commencing with Virginia,
and the foot shorter and more plump
Rarely at the North does a full grown man
wear less than No. 6, running up in the
scale of sizes to No. IL; but at the South,
many a fuIl-sized man wear fOurs and
fives, and seldom over mines.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.-Last
Tuesday morning, Mrs. Z. F. Matson,
of Bristol, poured some carbon oil on
the dull cinders in her kitchen stove,
from a gallon can; terrific explosion,
shattering the can to pieces, and the
burning of the thoughtIess wOman's
hand severely, resulted. Fortunately
the can contained a very small guam
tity of oil-else there might have been
in addition to the above, an obituary
nOtice-an account of a horrible death
"A mOtherIess household. When
will people learn to use carbOn-Oil as
carefully as they do powdT?-rM, =
Connelsville Herald.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

VALUABLE WASH FOR SPRAINs.-
White oak bark boiled down until
the liquor is strong, forms one of the
most valuable washes for sprains, of
either man or beast, that is known.
Some spirits should be added if it is
desired to keep it,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19
VoItaire on NEnrrtnge.

Voltaire said: "The more married men
you have, the fewer crimes there will be.
Marriage renders a man more virtuOus and
more wise. An unmarried man is but
half of perfect being, and it requires the
other half to make things right; and it
cannot be expected that in this imperfect
state he can keep the straight path of recti-
tude any more than boat with one oar,
or a bird with one wing gcan keep straight
course. In nine cases out of ten, where
married men become drunkards, or where
they commit crimes against the peace of
the community, the foundation of these
acts was land while in a single state, or
where the wife is, as is sometimes the
case, an unsuitable match. Marriage
changes the current Of a mans feelings,
and gives him a centre for his thoughts,
his affections and his acts. Here is a home
for the entire man, and the counsel, the
affections, the example and the interest
of the better-half, keep him from cratic
courses, and from falling into thousand
temptations from which he would other
wise o-bO-exPased- Therefore, the friend to
marriage is the friend to society and to the
country"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

ANSWER THE "FAHOUs Forty FIvE PUzzLE.-Ths
numbers into which forty-fva is divided s. 70, S
and 20; added together make 45. Add to s, the sum
is 10. Suhstract from y, the remainder is 10
Multiply . by 2, the product is TO- Divide 20 by 2,
the quotioDt is TO- So 10 isthe number obtained by
the solution.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19
Youths Department.
Enigma.

am composed Of II letters.
My 72341234I2l Il "a is a Southern State.
NV 10 is a nickname.
N.Y. u 5 is used by housewives.
MY 6 2 10 1 is young lady.
by4 IL 2 "A is a -essel.
The answer is the name Of young lady Hillsboro.
Wayerly, o. FIDES.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

A Western editor thinks that Pow
ers is a swindle, because he chiseIed
an unfortunate Greek girl out of a
block Of marble.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19
Gifs Ion Christmas 3 New Years!

A SUPERB STOCK OF FINE GOLD AND SILVER
WATCHES, ALL WARRANTED To RUN, AND
THOROUGHLY CIRCULATED, AT THE Low
PRICE or $40 EACH, AND SATISFACTION
CUARA NTEFO
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

N. B.-Each Machine is warranted for FIVE years
Persons who order machines and fud that they are
otherwise than represented return them and get
their money Usck. HsS- AgeHh Wuutad IA
SYLVESTER LUCAS, Agsnt for Highland County.
Rz5-Circulars and desired information seut free on
receipt Of six cents.
Address SYLVESTER LUCAS,
nov7mA Dallas p O.. o.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19
NOTICEl

TWVHE undersigned has been duly appointed EEecu-
tor Of the last Will and testament Of John S
Moberly, Of Highland county, Ohio, deceased. Date
November 2G, 1867. ANDREW BELTZ.
6acEw3F
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COnundruIns.

Why was the whale that swallowed Jonah like re-
tired milk-manl Because he gotta prophet (proft out
of the water.
grow down.
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Poetry.
WELL DONE.

He does well who does his best;
Is he weary7 let him rest.
Brothers. have done my best,
Tam weary-let me rest.
After toll ng Oft in vain.
BAfied, yet to struggle fain
Little good with mickle pain,
Let me rest. But lay me low,
Where the hedgeside roses blow
Where the little daisies grow,
Where the winds Maying 60.
Where the footpath.rustics plod,
Where the breeze-bowed poplars nod
Where the old woods worship God,
Where His pencil paints the sod;
Where the welded throstle sings,
Where the young bird tries his wings;
Where the wailing plover sings,
Near the runlet's rushing springs;
Where, at times, the tempest's roar,
Shaking distant sea and shore
still viii rave old Burnesdale Ger,
To be heard by me no more!
There beneath the breezy west,
Tired and thankful let nae rest,
Like a child that sleepeth best
On its mothers gentle breast.
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BOy love.

One of the queerest things to think
OF in after life is boy love. No sooner
does a boy acquire toIerable stat
ure than he imagines himself man,
and begins to ape mannish ways. He
casts side glances at all the tall girls he
may meet, carries cane, holds his
head erect and struts little in his
walk. Presently, and very soon, he
falls in love, yes, falls is the proper
word, because it best indicates his
happy, delirOus self-abasement.-Ue
lives now in q fairy region, somewhat
collateral to the world, and yet blend.
ed somehow inextricabIy with it.
He perfumes his hair with fragrant
oils, scatters essences over his hand
kerchief, and despairingIy anoints
for bear J. He quotes poetry in
which Glove" and "dart" and "heart, "
and "dOve," peculiarly predominate,
and he plunges deeper in the delicious
labyrinth, and fancies himself filled
with the divine afflatus, and suddenly
breaks into a scarlet rash-of rhyme.
He feeds upon the looks of his below
ed; is raised to the seventh heaven if
she speaks pleasant word; is betray-
ed into the most astonishing ecstacies
by smile, and is plunged into the
glOOmiest regions of misanthrOpy by
a frown. lie believes himself the
most devoted lover in the world.
There will never be a more. He is a
great idolator. He dOtes upon a flow
er she has cast away. He cherishes
her glove--a little worn in the fingers
next his heart. Happy, happy,
foolish boy love, with its Joys and its
hopes and its fears; its sorrows, its
jealOusies and its tortures; it's ecstatic
fervors and terrible heartburnings;
its ludicrOusness, and intensely prosaic
termination.
a gentleman, in fair and regular
standing in one of our fashionable
city churches, entered one ofour lead |
ing music shops some time since, and !
stated his wishes in this wise:
"Have you Solomon's Song? Il
want to get copy"
"NO-no, - said the salesman, not
being able to recOllect at that mo-
ment any lithograPhic sheet with |
that title. No, Pm afraid not"
"Ah," said the amateur, sporhaps
it isn't out yet. Our rector spoke of
it last Sunday as a production of
great genius and beauty, and l want
my daughter to learn it. p"
The shOpman, with what gravity
he could command, regretted that
they had no copies in yet, and the
customer left just in season not to
hear the loud laugh at the desk be-
hind the green curtain.
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POPPING THE QUESTION.

POPPING THE QUESTION.
Jennie sighed, and Robin squeezed her
Pretty little trembling hand;
Then, with claSping arms, he seized hor
Half reluctant form, and-and-
''Lnose mel" but be clasped her tighter
''Jennie, say wilt thou be mine?''
Then her bright face grew still brighter,
And she whispered, Il am thine"
Then they cIqsped each other f5ndly,
Close together as two bricks,
And they kissed each other fond!y,
And left them in that fix!
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DISSOLUTION.

FTVHE partnership heretofore existing between the
III subscribers, under the firm Of Barrere Ellis
dissolved by mutual consent the 2lst Of April
last The business will be continued che old stand
by Geo. W. Barrere. GEO. W. BARRERE,
HillsbOro, May lst, 1866. JOHN W. ELLIS.
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q Vol. 8ILNo. 34.1
THE HIGHLAND WEEKLYNEWS.:
oLDEsTPAPERIN THE COUNTY.

J. Z. BOARDMAN, EDITOR AND PEOPRIETOR
oFHICE-Main St. north side second door east Of High
hearty opposite the Post Office.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1867-12-19

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE M
IEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF
TUE UNITED STATES.
BesOlred, That Andrew Johnson,
President of the United States, be inn
peached of high crimes and misde-
mUanOTS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-04-12

80 IS .s.i Eiss1ehOg Ari WING OF An
For Coughs, Colds and diseases Of the throat
and lungs. In large bottles az 81 90 each, or
bottles for Is, 90. Sold by T. II. LOGAN 4 Co.
and LOGAN. LIST & co.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-04-12
Consumption Durable by DR.
Schcnck'S Medicines.

TO CURE CONSUMPTION, the system
must be prepared, so that the lungs will heal.
To accomplish this, the Liver and Stomach must
first be cleansed and an appetite created for
good, wholesome food which by these medi
cines, will be digested properly and good, heal
thy blood made; thus building up the eonstitu
ton. SCHENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS
cleanse the stomach Of all bilious mucous ac
cumulations and by using the Sea Weed Tonic
in connection, the appetite il restored.
SCHENCK'S PULMONIC SYRUP is nutri-
cious as well as medicinal, and, by using the
three remedies all i'm purites are expelled from
the system, and good, wholesome blood made.
which will repel all disease. If patients vii
take these medicines acc ording to directions
Consumption, very frequently in its last stage,
yields readily to their action. Take the Pills FIRE.
uuently, to cleanse the liver and stomach. 1t
does not follow that because the bowels are not
eostive they are not required, for sometimes in
diarrhoea they are necessary. The stomach
must be kept healthy, and an appetite created to
allow the Pulmonic Syrup to act on the respi.
ratory organs properly, and allay any irritation.
Then all that is required to perform perTna'
ncnt cure is. to prevent taking cold. Exercise
about the rooms much MS possible, eat all the
richest food-fat meat game and, in fact, any:
thing the appetite Graves but be particulas and
masticate well. 1852 declo-9dw m'ly