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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04
ALittle School Girl Dies from the Effects
of Punishment.

A sad affair in Aapehester Conn, should
be a warning to school teachers against the
possible dangerous consequence of some
punishmsnts that seem perfectly safe. The
story, as told by u correspondent OF the
Hartford Courant is, in substance. that a
little girl, 8 years old, attending n public
school IN Manchester, having JAILED to
recite her geography lesson perfectly
ON Thursday, was required on FRI
day to repeat the lesson for that
day and the day before. She failed
again, and as a punishment, was requirsd to
stand on the floor in 0 passage way, where
there was a draft of cold air, willie she
learned it. She stood there for an hour,
and afterwards was compelled TO stand in
the school room five hours longer, till she
learned Thursdays lesson, and for an hour
more, trying 10 learn Fridays, and was not
released until some time after the other
scholars had been sent home. She is said
to have been iull of health and spirits on
Friday morning. but on Saturday her legs
began TO swell and CHE suffered intensely,
soon becoming delirious, trying to repeat
the lesson which was the occasion of her
punishment, and begging of her teacher
leave 10 take her seat. An investigation by
the School Committee was demanded and
held, the committee finding that the teach
or was guilty of an error in judgment.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04
The MeadIng.Ring Finger.

This is the fourth finger on thel left hand.
Why this particular digit should have re-
ceived such a token of honor and trust be-
yond all its congeners, bSth in pagan and
Christian times, has been yariously inter-
preted. The most common explanation is,
according to Sir Thomas Browne, ''pre-
Stunning therein that q particular vessel,
nerve, vein. OF artery, is conferred thereto
from the heart" which direct vascular com
munication Browne shows TO be anatomi-
caliy incorrect. Nacrobius gives another
reason, which may perhaps satisfy those
anatomists who are not satisfied with the
above. 'Pollex," he says, cor thumb,
whose Office and general usefulness
are sufficiently indicated from its
Latin derivative podlo, and from its
Cheek equivalent, datichier, which means,
('as good ~ n handy is too busy TO be set
apart for any such special employment; the
next finger to the thumb, being half pro-
tected on that side besides having other
work TO do, is also ineligible; the oppro-
brium attaching to the middle fingers, call
ed meiicas, puts IL entirely out of the ques-
ton; and as the little finger stands exposed
and is MOI cover too puny 10 enter the lists
in such a contest, the spousal honors de-
volye naturally on pIonubus, the wedding
finger"
In the British Apollo, 1888, II Is urged
that the fourth finger was chosen from its
being not only less used than either of the
rest, but more capable Of preservinga ring
from bruises; having this one quality pecu-
liar 10 itself, that it cannot be extended but
in company with some other finger, where.
as the res, may be stretched out to their
full length and straightness,
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04
S%omnnmhnlIc Writers

A Boston correspondent of the CHICAGO
Journal has the following:
/ have heard of bucolie writer's and
writer's h~ypochondriac. butl never knew OF
q somnambulic writer until the other day.
The art OF ones writing editorials in his
sleep is a novelty in newspaper work. The
Sunday Times has one of these chaps. The
other night he parted company with his
wife and went into tue parler, where he SAT
down, and, while in a somnambulic state,
ground out one Of the best articles he ever
wrote, In the morning he was greatly sur.
prised, if not chagrined, at discovering
what he had done, but did not communi.
cate the fact to any of his friends until af.
ter the article was published. The compo-
sition did not require a single correction,
and il was jerked of in his peculiar but
plain handwriting. Even the int%erlineations
ON the manuscript were made as well and
correct as If he had been conscious of what
he was about. The next thing now in or.
der ~ a patent authors mill TO be filed
with letters of the alphnbet which shall
turn out from the hopper editorials, mis-
~cellaneous and sxtrahsOus news.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04
THE LUCKY MILLINER.
Nineteen Miuions OF DoIlsrs Left Her
She Receives the First Five MIL

She Receives the First Five NIL
lions fIt.
From the Troy IN. W Times. 18Th.
Some months z We published a state
ment to the effect that Miss Gray, q mil
liner of Fort Edward, had become the for
tunate heir to $40, 600, 600, which her lover,
A Young Englishman, had willed to her
rpon his dying bed. The main fact in the
se-the heirship-is true; but we now
learn that il was not TO the lover, but to his
father, that Miss Gray is indebted for her ex-
traordinary good fortune. It seems the
lover, on his return to England, like too
many others, proved inconslant and mar
red another lady against his fathers will.
Whether it was remose at his faithless-
ness or from some other carse, certain 1t rs
the Young man died in about o year after
his marriage, and left all his property TO
his father. The old gentleman was with.
out heirs; and not having become recon
ciled to his daughter-in-lav, upon his
death left one-half Of his property TO the
Government Of England, and the remain
ing half, SO, 900, 900, to Miss Gray, the
Fort Edward milliner. The sun was 10
large that many people were disposed TO
doubt lis truth when II first appeared in
print; but Miss Gray has already received
the first installment of her fortune, n trife
of So. 600, 900, from tue British Consul in
New York. On Tuesday last she received
a dispatch from the Consul announcing
that the money awaited her order, aud on
the following day she left Fort Edward for
New York, where IL was paid over to her.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04
American Railroads..
From the New York Tribune.
The growth OF the railroad system is
loWn by the following table!
It thus appears that the number Of miles

of railroad constructed ia this country
during the year which closes to-day Is
equal to all that existed up to 1Si9, and ex-
ceeds the total construction Of any two
former years.
The 7.745 miles built in 1863 must have
cost at least three hundred millions of dol
lars (which would MT be quite $40, 900 per
mile; and the cost OF our railroads and
their equipment averages more than that
SUM, Is it a wonder we fall in debt to
EuTopei
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04
Ornnpes THROWING In Decemher.

A correspondent writing from San Fran
cisco gives the following item;
Such luscious little bits as the following
from the Stockton Republican of December
9th, are pretty testimonials TO the prolific
character of the soil and the mild attributes
of the climate Of California. 1t says: "In
DIR. Holden's garden, in this city, stands an
orangs tree, fully twenty feet high, in a
thrifty condition. The tree is now six
years old. Three years ago the Doctor
gathered from it halfa bushel Of fine oran-
ges, and yesterday he picked nearly a bush
ell OF ne fine oranges as can be grown any
where IN the world" This is by no means
a solitary instance. We read of snowstorms
in the East which blocked railwaysand de-
layed the'passage Of street cars in New
York and Boston, at the SAM time there
were landed here eighty boxes of ripe oran-
ges grown in this state, and in this city
orange trees were growing in gardens, in
the open air. 1t makes us glow with pride
10 think that such things can be done, but
] am forced 10 admit that that is our chief
source Of satisfaction. Oranges in San
Francisco are neither better MOI cheaper
than in New York or Boston.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04
seIrtteo NlisrelIanu.
, NEw ypAhnJrU D,EspRIr.

Sweet Susie Brown my pretty onei
I'm sure you must remember
-If not orlove at least for fun
The sleigh tide In Decemberi
When all the village bellies and beauH,
Aud squeeze beneath the buaaloes,
zach others hands, &c.
How brightly streamed the northern lights,
Above the snowy ridges,
How pleasant were the wintry nights
Observed from country bridgesl
fAIid laughter, fun and hittery,
And lovers feel amid the press
Each other 3 hearts, ct ceiera.
lis very singular an queer,
Of all the med devices,
% Love's dame should burn so bright aud clear.
on fuel formed of ices;
And yet we know is hames indeed,
when fanntd behind a flying sieed.
H. Mid under furs, &C.
I'm sure you mind the village inn.
Tho supper and the revel;
How. IN The general dire and din,
Love shothf arrows iCvci:
And don u forget how Henry Kidd
Embraced YOU In the buttcry;
You Kissed hs hps-you know you cid
And heki std yours. Vt cetera.
Ana when the forfens all were paid,
How one old maid resisted.
Until the younger ladies said
Aprude they all d,tesied.
'Dessti" she cried-the ancient Ann
Her modesty to show forth,
I'm never yield to any man
My yirgin hps,' sc.
The winter winds. tho homowafd way.
Blew chilly m our faces,
And underneath our furs We lay,
All suugly in our places:
one girl upon tho forward scat
The pretty Nelly Sateriec,
Declared Jack Post had pinched her cheek,
And Billy Frost, ct cctera
Another un ierHeath her robe,
The buntloes. not her dresscs,1
Fair Patience with attendant Job.
Detected In cnroseca-
SpranR up with angry blushing face,
Her innocence to show forth,
But showed her curls were out Of place,
Her collar gone, &c.
And then the parting at the door
It's tender. mutual blisscH;
Sweet lips, from their abundant store
Gave TO the poor In kisses;
The parting word-ihe long embrace
tCupid's most dangerous witcheryJ
Brought ere to many a boyish face,
And raised sweet hopes, ct cctera.
Dear Susie Brown-save you hnd
or all that load Of merriment,
No other pair arc left to try
Loves latest. best experiment;
And when the coming SHOWS shall spread,
orr mutual hopes shan glow forth,
May Heaven bless our nuptal bed,
Increase our joys, &c.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

Only FUDpLEp. --one ofour citizens was
In a heap Of trouble last night. He had
been detained at the 'store" very late, and
started home quite drunk, The moon
shone bright through the ~leaiess shade
trees, causing the shadows Of the limbs
and trunks TO fall across the sidewalks, and
our traveller upon reaching a point in the
vicinity of Antoine street, OF the north side
of Jefferson avenue, got the impression
that a large quantity OF brush had been
piledi in his path, and therefore stepped
very high and jumped very often to prevent
his feet becoming eniangled in what he
supposed were limbs of trees. He finally
became disguised, and CROSSED TO the south
side OF the avenue, where he found fewer
distractions. He was warmed up very de-
cidediy aud threatened 10 ''haye er people
rested for cutting trees down and letting
'em lay round loose. Detroit Tribune.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

The Wagner Co Silent Sewing Machine
with Baster Attachment. IL is the most
simple in construction and the lightest run
ming machine manufactured, II will hem,
fell, tuck, braid, cord, bind and embroider.
II works directly from two common spools,
making the unparalleled Elastic DoaJIs
Lock Stitch. Terms easy-all deposits and
rents being applied ON account OF purchase
OF the machine. Warerooms 80 Madison
St., Chicago, Agents wanted, l t-...
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

For CoUGHs AND COLDS a few drops of
Pratt a. Butchers Magic Oil on a lump Of
sugar, viii afford instant relief and will in
a short time entirely cure the worst kind of
cold. For sore throat il cant be beat"
II is pleasant TO take. Try IT, fH If
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

Tue ANcIENTs proclaimed that Mermaids,
Nymphs, Naiads and the Graces had long,
flowing tresses which made them envied by
their sisters Of earth. But they arose out
of the sea foam or bathed in fountains
reached by no mortal hands, and kept their
locks of de1y softnsss, dark and lustr0us,
aud thus had no need OF Rings Vegetable
Ambrosia, which is doing the SAM thing
for thousands Of people in our day.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

William Parker Of Morgan, vt, has a
cloak in his possession made in 1850, and
ii appears 10 be good for another two hun.
died years OF service.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

FARMERS should SEND to ID. W Ramsdell,
III Lake ST. Chicago, the proprietor of the
celebrated Ramsdell Norway Oats and get
his large illustrated circular giving a full
history of the Oats.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

For THROAT DIsEAsEs and affections of
Chest, "Brovn's Bronchial HocheS," or
Cough Lozenges, are of great value. In
Ooughs, Irritation Of the Throat, caused by
cold, or Unusual Exertion OF the vocal
organs, in speaking in public, or singing,
they produce the most beneficial results.
The Troches have proud their efficacy.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

BIrTERs.-'In the medical world, nova,
days, Ritters are all the rage, In one form
or another, under one name or another,
they and their staring Advertisement are
everywhere to be found, protesting to cure
all the ills flesh is heir to, from a bump on
the head to the small. pox. or their Ell
cacy in general we kno nothing, but there
is one variety concerning which We hear
praise from all. We refer 10 Hooaand's
German BItters. This is not a mere pre-
paratiou of some sort of liquor and bitter
herbs and barks, but a Medicine designed
for Diseases Of the Stomach and Bowels,
and Of great power aud usefulness. We
have not madet these assertions without con-
sulting those who know and are compe-
tent to judge, and they all fully endorse
what we say" The above remarks are
copied from the Editorial columns of the
Eagle" Poughkeepsie, N. Y. You will
reeollect that Hollands German Bitters "a
entirely free from any alcoholic Ingredients.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

The CUNAnD Mail Line of Steamships
leave weekly from New York, liverpool
and Queenston. Agents in all the princi-
pal cities Of the Northwest. s.. Rowe,
General Western Agent, No. 2. Lake St,
Chicago. eng 1900
HURLBUP q EDsALL's, leading Wholesale
druggists of the Northwest, corner Lake
St., aud Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

Canary birds sometimes lose their
voices. they can be restored by giving a
piece OF plain cake or bread dipped in
sherry wine.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

IN YOU do not want gray hair, use Halls
Vegetables Sicilian Hair Remover. which
will not stain the skin, or soil linen.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04
summary OF congressional Proceedings.

SENATE 90 Jan. 18th. b. Many petitions for
the abolition Of the frankiDg privilege we're re-
ceived@Bills were Introduced, providing for IN
spectioh Of imports destined for Interior ports Of
entry; Authorizing the construction Of Q canal at
Che entrance Of The Mississippi River, Without ex-
peuse to the government; granting lands 70 Kansas
TO aid railroads.-Some time was usedin discuasing
the resolution relating 10 the seizure ~ distilled
spirits in California, after which the Virginia bill
was taken mp. Tnayer opposed unconditional ad-
mission. Nye favored such admission Drake dts
trusted the Virginia Legislature, and insisted upon
conditions. Norton reviewed at length the history
Of reconstruction, snd stated that a military com
mission was nov sitting at Atlanta to determine the
qualifications Of Georgia LEGISLATORS, and exercising
authority equal 10 the Queen OF Great Britain. I'd
munda replied that n true the commission must
receive fs authority from the Queen, Tor II had not
from the President Norton replied that the fact
was as stated, and II was only one instance OF the
unwarranted assumption of power In the south by
CONGRESS-.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

House Jan. 92d.-The session was de-
voted 10 general discussion. Moore, Of Illinois,
spoke 10 favor OF the removal Of the national cap
itali but did not expect the question would be
settled In this decade Kerr spoke In general de.
nuneiation OF the republican party, charging II with
maladministration OF the government, and arguing
against the evils OF high iarin, internal revenue.
national banking laws, 60, 6c.-Logan spoke ia
favor Of the capital removal, and said he should OF
fer a resolution for a 10 examine and re-
port whether the project was practicable, consistent
or possible. The West wanted Il because there was
the center OF population, washburD, Of Wiscon'
Elm, spoke against the removal OF the capital He
entirety dissenled from all propositions looking 10
that end.-Deck, Of Indiana, made a speech In favor
Of reiTenehment in government eHpenses.- Adj
~jouFned. p.
SENATE Jan. 24-Lot NJ. Morrill, was
sworn in as Senator from Maine.-Fenton present
ed q memorial tor tue removal of duty on Canadian
timber. "a resolution was presented against the
ieve the poor of the District OF Columbia; also a
Joint resolution granting a pension to the widow OF
A. LtncOln.-rho bill 10 provide anatiOnal curren.
cy o fcoin aud notes was taken up, and debated dur.
ing the remainder OF the session by sherman,
How shmner.C Cole, and others. sherman favor.
ed the bill. The present. distribution of band cir
culatiDn was unfair. One-hfteenth or the populi-
uOn OF the country had one-third OF the BANKING
capital, while the West and South where most need.
cd, was almost without any banking circulation. He
thought national banking had many advantages,
but as now carried on II was a monopoly, The III
proposes the increaseln the bank circulation sa5,
00o,0OJ, 70 be given to the South and West Howe
made q lengthy speech In review IL these financial
proposition. He advocated The proposition 10 allow
legal tenders In 0 per cent bonds redeemable al the
pleasure Of the government. The present cireula.
ton was limited by an inlexible law, aud this
wrong the bill would not RICH. He would have a
law that declared the gold gambler a criminal, and
consigned him TO the penitentiAry for life, but this
bill proposed to license him, and set him up IN
The evening Argus., 1870-02-26
READY GLAZED SASH.

IN CONNECTION With my Pl.nIrr Mill. I
l. have opened . Tsrs Room Tor the sale Of
Primtd Gnd Glased sash, where I will keep con-
stantly on hand sll siIes Of these articles, which
can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
be purchased for elsewhere. / obtain my Glass
from the manafaetories 81 Piusburz thereby
ssviss the profts which other. mat pay Who
buy in this market AL Bailders, Farmers, AID
others in want of Sash -iIl consult their own in
tsrsst by giving me call before purchasing else
~hsre as | Am sEorins unusual disbursements for
ship wade. IA BIDpIgCH
The evening Argus., 1870-02-26
CONSUMPTION.


The Three Remedies. "Schenck's PulmoniC
Syrup" for the cure of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis
and every form st Consumption. The peculiar
action of this medicine rIpens the ncers in the
lungs, promotes the discharge of the oorrup
matter by expectoration, purifies the blood, snC
thus cures Consumption, when every other rem
edy fails.
"Sehenck's sesweed Tonic" for the cure o
Dyspepsia or Indigestion, and all diseases aris
ing from debility. This tonic invigorates tn.
digestive organs, supplies the place of the gas
trio juice " hen that is deficient, and then enable.
the patient to digest the most nutritious food. Ii
is sovereign remedy for all cases OF indiges
tiou-
'Schenck's Mandrake Pills." one of the mos
valuable medicines ever discovered, being a veg
etabe substitute for calomel, and having all the
useful properties ascribed to that mineral, with
out producing any of its injurious effects.
To these three medicines DIR. j. II. Schenck, 0
Philadelphia, owes his unriyaleG success in the
treatment of Pulmonic Consumption. The Pull
monte Syrup ripens the morbid matter, dis
charges it, and purifes the blood. The Mandrake G
Pills act upon the liver, remove all obstructions
therefrom, give the organ a healthy tone, and
cure Liver Complaint, which is one of the most
prominent causes of Consumption.
The Sea Weed Tonic invigorstes the powers OF
the stomsoh and by strengthening the digestion
and bringing it to normal and healthy condi-
tion improves the quality of the blood, by which
means the formation of ulcers or tubercles in the
i@ngs becomes impossible. The combined action
of these medicines, as thus explained, will cure
every case of Consumption, if the remedies are
used in time and the use of them is persevered
in sufficiently to bring the case to a favorable
termination.
DR.. schenck's Almanac, containing . full
treatise the various forms of disease, his
mode of treatment, and general directions how
to use his medicine, can he had gratis or sent by
mail by addressing his Principal Office, No. II
n. Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Price Of the Pulmonic Syrup and Seaweed
Tonic, each 81 so per bottle, or 81 90 a half
dozen. Mandrake Pills, IS cents per box. For
sale by all druggists and dealers.
feb ldwly.
The evening Argus., 1870-02-26
DRIvATE MATTERs.-pK. CLARKE. tn

DRlVATE MATTRRs.-DR. CLARKE, the
old established DR.. Clarke, has removed to
172 Clark street To those who know Dr.
Clark nothing need be said, hut stran gers (suf-
fering from what quaeks call private secret
diseases) are advised to consult him before en-
ploying any other physician. A friendly talk
costs nothing, and may much future trou-
BILE. Ladies afflicted with irregularities-unna- a-
tural obstrsctioDs OF suppressiOn-csn consult
with the assurance of relief. Send stamp for
Married Secret" DIR. Olsrke's celebrated Pe-
male Pills, fresh made, are very strong; 81 (by
mail) per boz, warranted. "Preneh Pessaris
Preventive" SO each, warranted. French
Safes, best imported, 81 each, or Eve for 81. Vic
tins Of self-abuse, Or any sexual disease
send stamp for book. Address letters,
DIR. CLARKE,
jsnlsdeodom. l72 CLARK st., Chicago.
The evening Argus., 1870-02-26
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD
NOW OPEN TO
Rock ISIanG,
GUNNER Advancement! !

THE short and direct route from Racine Mil
Il waukee, and all points in Wisconsin, TO
Rock Island and Davenport, and all points in
Southern lows and Kansas.
On and after Sunday, Sept. IL. 1853, trains Oh
the Western Union Railroad will leave and ar
rive at Rock Island. folows:
Trains leave Rock Island at $40 e. M, and
1925 p. m.
Arrive at Rock Island, $50 p. In, and lose
a. m.
Making Slose connection with pas,ep ger trains
at the following points:
AT RACINE JUNCTION, from and to Mil
waukee AID Chicago.
AT CLINTON, from and TO all points 10
Northern isconsin and Minnesota.
AT FREEPORT, from and to Galsna, Du-
buque, and all points North aud West.
AT SAVANNA, with steamer "Ieuisrson"
from and TO Dubuque, and With st. Paul Packets
Al FULTON, With trains from and to Cedar
hsPids, Marshall, Boone and Omaha
At ROCK ISLAND, with trains from and 10
Muscrune, Warrington, lows City, Grinnell
pes MONIES, omaha, and the Union Pacific
Railroad; and Vtth ste .ners from and to nII
points on the Mis,issippi river between Rcek
Island and ~. Louis. Rate, of freight and far,
always IS low by this ss by other lines
ID. A. oLIN, Gen1 Supt
L. +. BARNES, Asst Sug't.