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The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08

1nE Cosr OF TRIp TO CALIFoRSIA.--
A correspondent of the Lancaster Er-
press, writing from the west gives the fol-
lowing Interesting statement:
"Wc are at last able to know some
thing of the cost Of trip to the Pacific
by rail. A late San Francisco Bafietia
has an article on the subject, giving the
following figures New York to Chicago,
900 miles, slS,75; Chicago to Omaha.
496 miles, Sl7,53; Omaha to Salt Lake,
l.o70 miles, sl0,l3; Salt Lake to San
Francisco, 775 miles, $3.50 II will be
seen from this that the total distance
from ocean to ocean is 1920 miles and
the fare Sl53.9l. AS may be noticed, the
charge on the last state, the Central ia.
cnc road, is more than the remaining
three fourths Of the journey, but the Com
pahy has promised to reduce its rates
next July. But even at the above price,
with running time from six to to eight
days from New York to San Francisco,
the steamship rates ofs2S0 for "trip
consuming three weeks, could not long
be maintained"
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08
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The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08
A few days ago a recently married

-- A few days ago recently married
couple from the country--not Qoindaro--
spent portion Of that romantic season de-
nominated the honeymoon" in our burg.
and. Of course. put up and enjoyed the hos
pitaiities Of the Gasne House, During din'
her the young lady was observed to turn
red and pale by turns, but this was laid to
her new position as wife. But Scrogss.
who has sharp ar, heard her ask her
husband
"Is my face dirty 2
Dirty? No Why do you ask z"
4" Because that insulting waiter insists
on putting towel beside my plate. I've
thrown three under the table. aud yet every
time he comes around he puts another be-
fore me" 49,
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08
Col. WNI. r. BOURNE.

Formerly cf Fort Smith, Arkansas wiz as,
,ist me In the duties of my Agency ! am
nrru,rrd to make cash adv Sanccs on al snip
m,nt. OF Cotton to the House of Messrs r. a.
RRAuSs q Co. Baltimore, and will PERSONAL
iy guarantee to shippers as much per pound,
net. as they would receive by, shipping. to
New Orleans or New York markets.
-'N -. o. G, A. MEYER,
j. Agent for Baltimore and Arkansas
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08

Com AND PoEK.--From carefully con
ducted experiments by different persons,
il has been ascertaincd that one bushel
of corn will make little over l0i pounds
Of pork, gross. Taking this result rs
basis, the following deductions are made,
which all farmers would do well to lay
by for convenient reference, thus:
When corn sells for IL cents per
bushel, pork costs cents per pound
When corn costs l. cents per bushel,
pork costs cents per pound.
When corn costs - cents per bushel,
pork costs cents per pound.
When corn costs 33 cents per bushel,
pork costs cents per pound.
When corn costs 45 cents per bushel,
pork costs cents per pound.
The following statement shows what
the farmer realizes in corn. when sold ia
the form pork;
When perks sells for cents per pound
il brings % cents per bushel in corn.
When pork sells for cents per pound
It brings 33 cents per bushel in corn. s
',hen pork sells for 8 cents per ponnd
it brings As cents per bushel in corn. f
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08

"A traveller in Pennsylvania asked
the landlord il they had any cases OF sun
stroke in that town. No, sir, sald the
landlord, "if a man get. drunk here we
NAV say he is drunk, and never call it any
other name
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08
+" When my mother says no, there

-" When my mother says no, there
no YES in it," Here is sermon III mn.
she'll. Multitudes OF parents say no.
but after a good deal OF teasing and debate
i, finally becomes yes. Love ana klhaheSs
are essential clements in tho successful
management oc children. hut irmness, de-
cision, inaoxibility aud uniformity OF treat
ment, are no less Important.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08

"A yaang lady writes to the papers
10 know, when a young man squeezes her
waist in a round dance what inference is she
to draw. Why, draw CLOSER. OF course
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08

Whe,o is tho shoc, Sambc !.
"Wid de rake, massa /" Wei. where
is tho rake q "Why wild do hoo. Wslts
well--whse are they bothy" why, both
tosedder, masss you pears to b. very
'ticular dis uioruin y hi3 seI
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08

- A cheerful spirit makes labor light
sleep sweet, and oil around happy which
is much better than haing only happy.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
Good Advice.

At the recent marriage of Joseph Joslin,
Esq, Of Poultney, Vermont, the following
advice was handed to the bride by her
father, accompanied by many greenbaoks.
We recommend its prayerful perusal and
remembrance by newly married couples.
They are truly words Of wisdom, and de-
serving 70 be framed in every household in
the land:-
J.. Never talk at, but TO each other.
2. Never both manifest anger at the
same time.
8. Never speak loud or boisterOusly to
each other.
4 Never reprOTs each other inpresence
Of others.
5. Never find fault or fret about what
cannot be helped.
C. Never repeat an order, or request,
when understood.
z. Neglect everybody else rather than
each other. r--
s. Never make a remark at the others
expense.
8. Love the Lord and serve him faith
fully all the days Of thy life.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
Miscellaneous.
Treatment OfHair.

n Nf4AA--A-ArA-+
The Scientific American, discussing the
question, aWby not grow our own hair ?"
gives the following instructions for the nur-
ture and care Of hair:
"Hair may be lfzened to vegetable
growth, and each particular hair to plant,
the skin being the soil from which it de-
rives its substance. A hair is a hollow
tube containing in its cavity an oil which
gives it color. The only conditions neoes-
sary for itsfper ect and luxuriant growth,
are that the soil be good and the growth of
the crop uumOlested by untoward cireum-
stances.
s'If the soil is bad, or has been deteri-
GRATED BY disease, it must be renovated
before good crops can reasonably be ex-
pected: but you might as well expect to
improve the quality of land by carting
stones upon it, as to renovate the scalp by
the use Of oils and pomatUms. These COM
pounds contain nothing to nOurish the
hair, while they Obstruct the action Of the
skin, upon the healthy condition of which,
more than anything else, full and luxu-
RANT growth of hair depends. The least
harmful of oils, if any must be resOrted to,
is castor oil diluted with two parts alcohol
and scented to suit the taste, but even this
should be very sparingly used. A good
healthy head Ofhair should supply its own
oil. A preparation Of alcohol, one pint,
pure glycerine, two ounces, and water one
half pint, scented with rose geranium, lem
on Juice, or any other essential oil suitable
for the purpose, is an admirable dressing
for the hair, and one that exerts health
full influence upon the skin.
"a solution Of bOrax is better for cleans
a L. L. = IL
in common use among hairdressers for the
purpose. The latter may be used to ad-
vantage, however, in warm weather, when
acidity is apt to be generated by perspira-
ton. Neither of these will be required
if the hair and scalp are washed every
morning in pure water, which is not on
ly of great benefit to the hair, but the
verv best preventative Of cold in the
head. After such sblution the hair
should be wiped nearly dry and then
dressed; but exposure to cold winds be-
fore the hair is well dried is not advisa-
BILE.
"Another excellent. detergent for the
scalp is the white Of an egg. Two eggs
will be sufficient for a cleansing Of the
hair. as ordinarily worn by men, but
won q who wear their hair long as It
will grow will need four or more. The
yOlks should be carefully removed, and
the albuminous portion rubbed into the
roots Of the hair very thoroughly for
some time, when thorough rinsing
with water and drying with towels will
leave the hair of a beautiful lustre and
silky softness. Fine tootbed combs are
only to be tolerated under conditions
which are happily rare in this country,
and therefore unnecessary to mention.
Brushing is good, if not carried so far as
to irritate the skim"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

pairing to the place at the appointed
hour they found a meeting already
organized, and the same reverend gen
tleman n in the chair who had presi-
ded over the market house meeting.
A secretary was chosen who had act
ually taken part in the violence of the
mob. Under these circumstances those
who had signed the call for the meet
ing fOrebore to. take any part in its
proceedings. They were content to
show what was intended to be done
by publishing in the Gazette a series
Of resolutions that had been prepared
for the occasion. These resolutions
had been drawn up by some one
(probably Mr.. HammOnd) who COM
pretended the whole subject. They
were moderate in tone, and calculated
to conciliate the slave interest, while
they denounced lawIess violence, and
asserted the rights of free discussion
and the liberty of the press. Being
exactly adapted to the exigency of the
time, their publication was followed
by the happiest effects, and there was
no further public disturbance.
The city had been kept in a contin
ual agitation from the middle of June
until the early part of August. When
the excitement subsidized, thoughtful
people turned their attention more or
less to the subject of slavery. There
are men now living who can
trace their first impressions of dislike
against the institution to that very time.
They began to see that its nature was
aggressive and despotic, and abolition
principles continued to expand more
than ever-''to spread undivided and
operate unspent."
The name of Charles Hammond
has been honOred for the part he bore
during that turbulent summer. He
was certainly worthy of the praise
which is due to faithful editor, but
there was no extravaganza or eccen-
tricity in his course. He looked upon
slavery as an evil and deplored its ex-
istence. At the same time, he was
mindful of the obligations in regard to
it under the Federal Constitution.
Had it been possible for the slave pow
er to possess itself within legal limits,
he might have been one of the ablest
defenders of all its rights. When it
claimed to be blessing worthy to be
extended, and at the same time i'm
periously demanded that its merits
should not be Investigated, but all
who stood in its way should be
crushed, he thought proper as a public
teacher to oppose its course, even at
the risk of being overwhelmed by
popular fury. He had cause to regret,
as I know he did regret in private,
that his duty brought him into con-
flict with much-esteemed personal
friends-men of the highest character,
who were so bedeviled with the sub
tie influence of the evil spirit of slave
ry as to be willing servants of a
mob. It is amazing; but
alas! the madness of that time was on
~ "picture in little" of the coming
storm. 1t was a preliminary blast,
one of the baleful harbingers of the
great rebellion.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
The Nations without Fire.

According to PIiny, fire was
long time unknown to the ancient
Egyptians, and when Exodus (the
celebrated astronOmeD showed it
them, they were absolutely in rapture.
The Persians, Phenicians, Greeks,
and several other nations, acknOw-
lodged that their ancestors were once
without the use of fire, and the Chi
nese confess the same of their prog
enitOrs. PompaniOu, MoIa, Plutarch,
and other ancients, speak of nations
who, at the time they wrote, knew
not the use of fire, or had just learned
it. Facts of the same kind are also at
tested by several modern nations. The
inhabitants of the Marian Islands,
which were discovered in 1851, had
no idea of fire. Never was astOnish-
ment greater than theirs when they
saw it on the desert of Magellan, in
one of their islands. At first they be-
lieved it was some kind of an animal
that fixed to and fed upon wood. The
inhabitants of the Philippine and
Canary Islands were formerly equally
ignorant. Africa presents even in
in our own day, nations in this deplo-
rable state.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
The EGect Of a Great speecl.

The great speech of CASTELAR, in the
Spanish COrtes, which we alluded to
some days ago, seems to have made
more impression than any speech of
modern times. The Republican cause
was waning in Spain, but a distinct re-
action has taken place and solely on
account of this wonderful speech. The
scene in the Cortes that followed its
close has been described. 1t has been
told how the assembled deputies of all
parties went absolutely wild over it /;
how the President, the grave RiverO,
descended from his rOstrum and en-
braced and kissed the young orator !;
how the wave of excitement cOmmu-
nicated itself to the people outside {;
how all Madrid thrilled with sympa-
thetic enthusiasm, and how the whole
kingdom, from Cadiz to the Pyren.
nes, gave a responsive echo to the
elOquence of the brilliant young Re
publican deputy how he has received
over three hundred kilograms from all
parts of the country, thanking him
for his great effort how the PROPOSE
ton is being debated in the COrtes to
print his speech by the tens of thou
sands and scatter it broadcast through
the land and how all parties are
uniting in getting him up testimOni.
al.
But even this does not show the
full effect of this speech. 1t converted
Prim. That man of mighty influence
in Spain has hitherto been a partisan
of the ProgressistGs, or liberal monarch
men. 1t has been owing to his infiu-
ence, more than any other man, that
Spain has been hesitating so long be
tween a monarchy and republic.
But Castelar's speech was too much
for the old General. A few nights af-
ter its delivery Prim went around to
Castelar's house, and frankly stated
that the monarchy had become impOs-
sible; that the Republicans were
of the situation, and that he
and his personal party were willing to
unite with them. The offer was ac-
cepted. The Republican party has re-
ceived immense accessiOns of strength,
and the hopes of the various aspirants
for the Spanish crown have received a
cruel blow, all on account of Castelar's
glorious speech [Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
Death o1 a YIrgLnia 1LlIIlonaLre.

The richest man in Virginia, Mr..
Samuel Miller, died at his home in
Campbell county, Virginia, in the
neighbOrhOOd of Lynchburg, on Sat
friday. Mr.. Miller was the architect
Of his own fortune, and was a man of
such large comprehension Of CONNER
eial affairs that, had he lived in Lon
don or New York, he would doubtless
have been one of the money kings of
the world. Living in perfect seclu-
sion on his farm, he yet operated in
all the great centres of trade, and had
the war not greatly impaired his estate
would have left behind him a property
second only to that Of the greatest Of
our millionaires. As it is, his wealth
is estimated at three millions Of dol
lars, It is not known how this has
been disposed Ofin his will, but $193,-
600 in securities was an endowment
for a Female Orphan Asylum in
Lynchburg, and 100000 as a fund
for a chair of Agriculture at the Uni
versity of Virginia at Charlottesville.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

To CLEAN PAINT.-There is a very
simple method to clean almost any
kind of paint thas has become dirty,
and if our housewives should adopt it,
it would save them a great deal of
trouble. Provide a plate, with some
of the best whiting to be had, and
have ready some clean, warm water,
and a piece of flannel, which dip into
the water, and squeeze nearly dry:
then take as much whiting as will adj
here to it: apply it to the painted sur
face, when a little rubbing will in
stantly remove any dirt or grease.
After which, wash the part we'll with
clean water, rubbing it dry with a
soft chamOs. Paint thus cleaned
looks as we'll as when first laid on,
without any injury to the most deli
cate cOIors. It is far better than using
soap, and does not require more than
half the time and labor Coach Ma
kers' journal.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
10 Clean Ctsrerns.

The annoyance of foul smelling els
tern-water is known to most people,
and that no "cleaning out" of the
cistern seems to avail long against it.
It comes from decaying vegetable or
animal matter from the roof. An in
remedy is found in the ap-
plication of an ounce of permanga-
nate of potassa for every fifty gallons
of water, which insures the chemical
destruction of the offensive elements.
As the time for cistern cleaning is at
hand, it would be well to try the ex-
pertinent.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
DISCIPLINE AT BULL RUN.-Gen

DISCIPLINE AT BULL RUN.-Gen.
SlOcum, in his lecture, tells the follow
ing story of the battle of Bull Run:
The influence of our officers over
their men, and the state of our disci-
pline, is best illustrated by an incl
dent which occurred on the field in the
heat of the battle. An officer, who
has since become very prominent and
and well known throughout the cOun.
try, was then in command of bri-
gade on the right of our line. While
riding over the field, he discovered a
soldier concealed in o hole in the
ground, which was of just sufficient
dimensions to afford him shelter:
The General rode up to him, in
quired as to his regiment, and ordered
him to Join it at once. The man look
ing him full in the face, placed his
thumb upon him nose and replied: 4:
sCNo you don't, old fellow; you want
this hole yourself"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
Poetry.



Is my heart, ny bearti
To be out IN The sun and sihgi
TO sing and shout in the Fields about,
In the balm and blossoming.
Sing loud, o bird IN thu treel
o bird, sing loud in the Skyl
And bouey-bess biackou.the elover-bsds-
There are none Of you al glad aa I.
The leaves laugh low in the wind,
Laugh low With the Winds at piayi
And the odofous oaIl Ofths hoWen an
Eutios my Honl sway.
For o bat the world is fair, ls aif,
And o but the world is sweet
Wii out "a the gold Of the blossoming mold
Aud cit at the Masters feet.
And the love my beSyf would speak
will fold in the lily's rim,
That the lips Of tha blossOms more Pure and meek,
May offer up to Him.
Then sing IN the hedgerow greoni o thrush,
o skylark, sing IN fhs blus;
Sing loud, sing Clear, thst the King may hear,
And my soul shall sing With you.
-ToverIand Monthly
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

A wag strolling with a friend through a
country church yard, called attention to a
grave, the stone of which had no name
nor inscription on it. 'FThis," said H,
"is the grave Of the notorious gambler,
Mr.. -. You observe there is no name
recorded on the tombstone, but think I
could suggest an appropriate epitaph. -
"What would you suggest2" inquired his
friend. awaiting for his last trlEnlp!" was
the reply.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

To CLEANSE WATER.-If a lump
of alum as large as the thumb joint is
thrown into four or five gallons of
boiling sOap5uds, the scum runs over
and leaves the water clean and soft
and useful for washing. We have Of
ten in ancient times, ''settled" glass of
Mississippi water, and made it look as
"clear as a belI' in Il few seconds, by
tying bit of alum to a string and
twirling it around under the surface of
the water in the gIass.-[Hall's Jour
nal of Health.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

Somebody once asked Tom COrwin if he
had heard a certain story of Lewis D.
Campbells.
.Was it about HIMSELF" inquired Mr..
Corwin.
ono, I believe not"
"Weli, then, never heard it." said Mr..
Corwin, gravely.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

A Lawyer engaged in a case tormented
a witness so much with questions that the
poor fellow at last cried for water. "There, f"
said the judge, 81 thought you'd pump
him dry."
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

"Remember, my son." said trading
Quaker to his son, sin making thy way in
the world, a spoonful Of oil aOiU 90 farther
than a gallon Of Vinegar."
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

What DO We al DO At opee3 Grow older.
What's the differences between an ovsrooat and habyi
An overcoat is what you wear (Wsre), and baby is
what yon was.
when Is man out Of dats7 When he's weak hack.
When is boat ike pile Of snowl When itsa drift.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

A Judge in Indiana threatened to fine
a lawyer for contempt of court. "I have
expressed no contempt for the court, " said
the lawyer; ''on the contrary, I have care
fully concealed my feelings"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03
Youths Department.
Enigma.

Enigma.
I an composed Of 25 letters.
Ny Is % II is q lake IN south America.
Ny 10 l3 ir q town IN Spain.
nv z 9. % ia town 90 ireland.
Ny "a Is IS is river IN Europe.
Ny 6 n Il AS ~ n IA is toWu 10 Hindostau.
Ny 10 70 is q covering for tho head.
Ny 20 24 Is 10 y was once formidable tribe o
indians.
Ny whole Is the names Of Isdy and gentleman o
our acquaintance. RUSH 4 BEN.
Samantha, o.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

"Refect before you act, but when the
time for action arrives, stop thinking"
was a maxim of General Jackson,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-03

3, what will the 4 Ofao bel

Tfthe 4 ofs be 3, what will the 4 Of2o bel
Hflsdale, o.
q
As was beating on the forest grounds,
Up starts a Hare before my gray hounds,
The dogs being liz ht Of foot, did fsrely run
Unto her 15 rods Just q
The distance that she started up before
Was score and Is rods, just and no more.
Nov this I'd have you unto one declare
How iar they ran before they caught the hare'
Hillsdale, o.
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AN IMPORTANT CURATIVE AGENT
DISCOVERED 1t has been ascertain
ed by experiment that dry pulverized
earth makes excellent dressing for ul-
GERS and purulent wounds. 1t not only
absorbs the bad OdOr arising from the
matter discharged, but seems to exer-
else a healing influence, causing a
healthy granulation to take place and
greatly diminishing the Inflammation.