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Year: 1859

JEFFERsoS's OPINIoN OF ARDENT Spmrs.-The
habit Of using ardent spirits, by men in public
office, has occasioned more injury to the public
service, and more trouble to me, than any other
circumstance which has occurred in the internal
concerns Of the country, during my administra.
ton, and were to commence my administration,
with the knowledge have acquired from expe-
rience, the first question would ask in regard
to every candidate for public office would be
is he addicted TO the use of ardent spirits
Year: 1859

RSMEDr FOR SCARLET FEvEn---A lady, who has
had some experience in the treatment Of scarlet
fever. aud seen the following remedy used with
neverfaling effects asks us to publish it for the
benefit of our read era It Is as follows:


Immediately on the first symptoms Of scarlet
fever, which is sore throat, give full dose of
alap, to an adult sixty, seventy eighty grains;
at night give strong red pepper tea. from a tea
cup to a pint according to age and violence Of
the symptomsS the next day give a small dose Of
jalap. cay half the quantity given the day be-
fore, continue the pepper tea at night; on the
next day, IL there is any soreness remaining in
the throat, give dose Of salta, which will gene
rally effect cure the doses must. of course, be
regulated according to the age Of the patient"


The above remedy was used with great sue
cess n,South Carolina, some years ago. by Ed.
ward Chaplin, who then furnished It 10 the pub
Year: 1859

LIFE WnnouT TRIAIs.-Would you wish TO live
without q trialS Then you would wish to die
but half n man. Without trial you cannot guess
at your own strength. Men do not learn to swim
on table; they must go into deep water, and
buffet the surges. If you wish to understand
their true character--if you would know their
whole strength-of what they are capable.
throw them overheard. Over with them, and II
they are worth saving, they will swim ashore of
themselyea .... -a
Year: 1859

The Masonic GRP.-At the recent festival of
the Provincial Grand Lodge, at Glasgow, Sir
Archibald Allison, the historian, mentioned that,
during the assault on the Redan, small party
Of soldiers led up to one of the guns placed in a
recess. were received by body of Russians, and
the English officer was about to be bayoneted,
when, CHANGING to catch the hand Of the Russian
officer, he had presence of mind enough to give
him Masonic grip The Russian in a moment
struck up the bayonet Of his soldier, led his new
ly-found brother to the rear and treated him
with all the kindness of Mason.
Year: 1859

WHAT Gops GRAoE CAN Do.--At late meet
ing of a Methodist Missionary society, it was
publicly stated that the King of Feejce Islands
was Methodist preacher, and that perhaps no
nation on earth had in the same time risen more
rapidly than had tire subjects OF this monnrci,
since the gospel had been introduced among
them
Year: 1859

UNDER CoSvtcroS.--A worthy clergyman from
one of the neighboring towns, not long since Of.
fcinted for two or three Sabbaihs in the State
Prison. Shortly after. when he was leaving
church after the Sabbath services, he was accost-
ed by friend and neighbor, most ineorrigible
wag, who recalled to mind his recent ministra-
tions in the State Prison, and with the utmost
gravity Informed him that every ono of the men
to whom he preached was under conviction
The clergyman, thrown off his guard by the
sanctity Of the day, and the apparent seriousness
OF the wag, expressed his great pleasure at the
news, and warmly shook his hands with his
friend. II was not until come time after that the
truth dawned upon his mind. We do not know
what his feelings were when he made the discov.
cry; but venture to guers that he would have
deemed conviction and sentence to. the State
Prieon punishment none too harsh for 90 afro
cious wag ..-.
Year: 1859

in blanket and buffalo skin, with his rifle
by his side. Sentries were set about him,
and every face about the camp, except my
own and that of the widowed squaw, was
painted black, and some in the most hide.
GUS manner. Now commenced the formal
lamentation of the tribe for the deceased
hunter. They sang dolefully and howled
dismally. No man who has never heard
the Indians lamenting their dead, can form
any idea of the wild and awful character of
their cries and their wailings. r., %, .


when I got home several days after, 7
saw the widow going by with her pony (Which
had been given her by the Indian who shot
her husband,) her two little children and
their dead father. She had two poles, some
twelve or fifteen feet long, attached one to
each side of the pony, much like shaft, on
which were fastened cross pieces, and on
these were placed the corpse. She was ia.
king him to tie common burying ground on
the Minnesota, some fifty miles distant
Her poor little children were trudging a.
long by her side as she led the horse, both
of them crying with the cold, or about their
father, their tears almost freezing as they
fell to the ground. The woman herself
could not suppress her sobs, nor would she
accept any nourishment from the kind hands
that were extended to her as she passed
through our village, but worried on, carry
ing her precious load to its last resting
nlace'
Year: 1859

household and kitchen furniture, for the
valuable consideration of so cents cash, and
a second hand black cloth coat. The pur-
chaser Of this valuable personal estate, was
young gentleman of some twenty summers,
teamster by profession. Whether the wife
was consulted in the arrangement is not
stated, but it is generally believed that the
transfer was acceptable to her. The fun
niest part of the story is, that the husband,
after giving the bill of sale, late in the even
ing of Saturday, craved a nights lodgings
from the new proprietor of the goods and
chattels, and was accommodated with por-
tion of the bed of the two oldest children,
where he suoozed away quite comfortably
until morning, when be left the premises in
perfect good humor.
Year: 1859

GUARD AGAINST VULGAR LANGUAGE
There is as much connection between the
words and thoughts as there is between the
thoughts and the words; the latter are not
only the expression of the former, but they
have the power to react upon the soul, and
leave the stain of their corruption there. A
young man who allows himself to use one
vulgar and profane word, has not only shown
that there is foul spot upon his mind, but
by the utterance of that word he extends
that spot and infames it, till by indulgence
it will pollute and ruin the whole soul. Be
careful of your words as we'll as your thoughts.
If you can control the tongue that no impro-
per words are pronounced by it, you will
soon be able, also, to control the mind, and
save that from corruption. You extinguish
the fire by smotheriug it, or'by preventing
bad thoughts bursting out in language. Never
utter word anywhere which you would be
ashamed to speak in the presence of the most
refined female, or the most religious man.
Try the practice little while, and you will
soon have command of yourself
Year: 1859

sS Every man in China must pay his
debts at the beginning Of the year, and al
so at the time Of a religious festival about
the middle of the year If unable to settle
at these times, his business stops until his
debts are paid. Wonder how such just
observance might suit the United States
Year: 1859

NOBLE SRSTIMRNTs.-This is an agreeable
world. after all. Ii we would only bring our :
selves to look at the subjects which surround US
in their true light, we should see beauty where
we behold detormity, and look and listen to
harmony where we heard nothing but discord.
To be sure, there is great deal OF vexation and
anxiety to meet-we cannot sail on q summer
sea forever, yet, if we preserve calm eye and
steady hand, we can 30 trim our sails and man
age our helm, as to avoid the qulcksands and
weather storms that threaten shipwreck. We
are members of one great family; we are trav-
cling one road and shall arrive at the same goal.
We breathe the same air, are subject to the same
duty, and shall lie down upon the bosom of our
common mother. 1t is unbecoming, then, that
brother should hate brother; it is not proper
that friend should deceive friend; it is not right
that neighbor should deceive neighbor.


We pity that man who can harbor enmity o.
gainst his fellows; he looses half the enjoyment
of life; he embitters his own existence. Let us
tear from your eyes the coiored medium that In
vests with the green hue ofjealousy and suspi-
cion turn deaf ear to scandal breathe spir-
it OF charity from your hearts, let the rich gush-
ings of human kindness swell up as fountain,
so s'that the golden age" will become no fiction,
and the islands of the blessed bloom in more
than Hyperian beauty.-Selected.
Year: 1859

How TO JUDGE FAT Ox.-The first of the
points in Judging lean OK, is the nature OF the
bone. A round thick bone indicates both slow
feeder and an inferior description Oh nssh. a
flat bone when seen on side view, and narrow
when viewed from either behind or before the
animal, n indies indicates the opposite properties of
round bone. The whole bones in the carcass
should bear small proportionin bulk and weight
to the flesh. The texture of the bone should be
small grained and hard. Inc bones ad Od sne nead
skin and muscle, and not with Jumps OF tat and
flesh, which always give heavy-headedd, dull
appearance to an OK. The forearm and hook
shonld also be olea and full of muscle, to en-
duro travelling. Large joints indicate bad feed
ers. The neck of 40 OK should be, contrary to
that of sheep, small from tne PACK Oh 'ne heso eau
to the middle of the neck. Tie reason OF the
difference in this respect betwixt the OK and the
sheen is that the state of the neck of the OK has
no effect on the strength of the spine.
Year: 1859

From the Home Journal.


The Dream of Love.


BY GEORGE P. MORRIS.
I've had the heart-ache many times,
At the mere mention of name
I've never woven in my rhymes,
Though from 1t inspiration came.
It IS in truth q holy thing,


Life.cherished from the world apart
dove that never tries its wing,
But broods and nestles in the heart
That name of melody recalls


Her gentle look and winning ways
Whose portrait hangs on Memory's walls,
In the fond light of other days,
In the dream-land of Poetry,


Reclining in its leafy bowers,
Her bright eyes in the stars see,
And her sweet semblance in the flowers.
Her artless dalliance and grace
The 10y that lighted up her brow
The sweet expression of her face
Her form-it stands before me now!.
And can fancy that l hear


The woodland songs she useu W sihS,
Which stole to my attending ear,
Like the first harbingers OF spring.
The beauty of the earth was hers,
And hers the purity of heaven;
Alone, of all her worshippers,


To me her maiden vows were given.
They little know the human heart,
Who think such love with time expires;
Once kindled, it will ne'er depart,
But burn through life with all its fires.
We parted-doomed no more to meet
The blow fell with stunning power
And yet my pulse will strangely beat
At the remembrance of that hour
But time and change their healing brought,
And years have passed in seeming glee,
But still alone of her I've thought
Who's now memory to me.
There may be many who will deem
This strain wayward youthful folly,
To be derided as dream
Born of the poets melancholy. e-ss
The wealth of worlds, if it were mine,
With all that follows in It's train,
Iwould with gratitude resign,


To dream that dream of love again.
Year: 1859

A HOME ITEM.-A contemporary speaking Of
the constant complaints of housekeepers rela-
tive to the unfaithfulness and rudeness of SER
wants, thus discourses: 1t is the helpless de-
pendence of many wives upon servants which
make the latter impudent and worthless. Il
what are considered well bred town danes did
not think it ungenteel to learn little skill and
practice a little industry in domestic affairs,
servants would find, that to get situations, they
would have to become civil and useful bat un-
der existing circumstances they know that ladies
cannot do without them, uncouth and unman
nerly as many of them are. If servants were
paid wages in proportion to their usefulness and
good conduct it would be some inducement to
good behavior; but there is not proper dis
crirnination made in this respect. Servitude is
not very attractive to young women capable Of
making themselves really useful, and there are
no proper means of educating the unretined wo'
men who seek service in our large towns.
Year: 1859

When Bishop Leighton was one day lost ir
meditation in his own sequestered walk at DUN.
bine, fair young widow came up to him, and
told him it was ordered that he should marry
her; for she had dreamed thrice that she was
married to him. every well" replied the bish'
op, "Whenever l shall dream thrice that / an
married to you, will let you know, and we viii
be married Immediately"
Year: 1859

Asparagus beds should now be cleared and
prepared for Winter and Spring. The stems OF
the plants should all be cut off close to the
ground and the bed covered with earth, old ma.
nure, and scrapings of the alleys. This should
be loose and friable, as it thus serves for pro
lection from the frost, and allows the bed to be
raked free from it in early Spring, when the
roots want to be brought within the influence Of
the suns rays at as early date as possible, SO
that the first crop may be had soon.
Year: 1859

A wretch of batchelor says there is no safer
protection against burglars than to feed your
baby before going to bed with green apples. 1t
will certainly begin to cry before midnight, and
it is equally certain that it can't be stopped be-
fore morning
Year: 1859

WEARING HooPs IN lady cor
respondent of the Boston Traveller, writing from
Jerusalem, says:


While passing down the main street / wit
messed very amusing incident, occasioned by
the appearance of lady in hoops. She was o.
vertaken by group of Turkish soldiers and the
bulky form of her dress caused them much a.
rnusement, as well as wonder; so it was deter
mined among them to solve the mystery. ao
cordingly, one of them practised the following
ruse: He quickened his pace to reach the lady's
side, and when about to pass her partly fell to
the ground. While in the act of falling he
clutched her dress, as the only means within his
reach of saving himself from the fall; but his
true object was very evident, for | saw him &c
to his companions and tell them of the wonder.
fnl machinery by which the lady was surround.
ed /; and although it is considered in the East
absolutely sinful for q man to bestow even mo
mentary glance on q woman, yet withdraw their
gaze from this Occidental novelty they could
not; nor did she escape them by turning OIL
another street.


They stopped at the lower end of the steep
alley into which she had turned, and watched
her until the gloom of dark and distant arch
way hid her from view. dare say, however,



appear in the streets of one of our cities, the
merriment and wonder created by her ghostly
appearance would be equally as great as that
with which Occidental fashions are regarded in
this country. This lady was visited by score
of Turkish ladies, who, after handling this Gu
rious portion OF her wardrobe with great amaze
ment, begged to be pointed out either the beau
ty or the utility of booped skirt. The Frank
lady brought all her eloqueuce to bear upon the
advantages of her favorite article of dress-but
they exclaimed, "Allah save us from this great
umbrella which you Frank ladies consider so in.
dispensable to your beauty and comfort, and al
lab grant, also, that we may be spared from the
pain of the tightly-6tting clothes with which
you torture yourselves!" They then command
ed the slaves to make preparations for prayer
and the rugs having been spread, their faces
yelled, they Immediately commenced their in
tricate process of prayer, no doubt thanking higl
heaven that they were exempt from these strang
fashions.
Year: 1859

A JAvAN CRIMINAL VERSUS ROYAL TIaER.
"A Javan criminal was condemned by the Sui
tan to fight large royal tiger whose ferocity
was raised to the highest point by want of food
and artificial irritation. The only weapon al
lowed to the human combatant was o dagger
with the point broken off. After wrapping q
cloth round bis left fist and arm the man enter.
ed the arena with an air ofundaunted GOODNESS,
and fixed steady, menacing gaze upon the brute.
The tiger sprung ferociously upon his intended
victim, who, with extraordinary boldness and
rapidtY, thrust his left fist into the gaping jaws,
and at the same moment, with his keen though
pointless dagger, ripped up the beast to the very
heart. In less than minute the tiger lay dead
at the conqueror's feet. The criminal was not
only forgiven but ennobled by bis sovereign.
Year: 1859

NATIONAL GIoRY.-The noble elements which
nation ernbodies and represents, and which
determine its place in history, constitute it's true
glory. Mere numbers, as of Chinese, Hindoos
or Turks, awaken no satisfaction in the mind OF
the student of history. The brawny energy that
tugs at the conquest of nature, that pushes out
pioneers whose axes NOW the wilderness and
whose ploughs furrow the prairies, that tames
the torrents for its wheels, and clamps State with
State by iron, and makes the air over wide latl
tudes buzz with furious and cunning mechanism
this, in contrast with lazy content or nerve
less beggary, properly awakens joy in the aspect
of nation. And when out of this enthusiastic
strength an intellectual force is born that dots
the land with schools and colleges from which
lteratures blossom and shed the fragrance OF cul-
ture and poetry in the social air, there is new
and higher call for satisfaction and gratitude
Churches will grow as naturally out of the wi.
dening life of such state as court-rooms and
schools and if poverty begins to border the
general plenty, the national genius turns to stu
dy for the wisest relief of it by the quick inn
pulse of duty. A truly Christian Common
wealth presents a spectacle grander than any
miracle of genius, any individual heroism, any
personal sanctity, for then State stands out
with intellect on its forehead, chivalry in tits
movements and Christianity in its heart-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Year: 1859

As to the quantity each mau should eat
when unrestricted, it is to be determined
by himself alone. We all, notoriously
eat too much, aud consequently waste
much food, even when We do not iDjure
ourselves Our sensations are the sures,
guides, yet they do not always tell US with
sufficient distiuctuess when we have had
enough: one thing is very certain, that to
force the appetite to continue eating after
the stomach has once suggested ''euough," 4"
is sure to be injurious and hospitable
hosts no less than anxious parents, should
refrain from pressing food on reluctant
appetite, for it is not kindness, although
kindly meant, -Leaoer.
Year: 1859

To have ones wits about him under all
contingencies, is one Of the most valuable
practical qualities. 1t belongs to mind,
whether in mau or woman, aud would save
thousands of lives and incalculable suffer
ings every year One Of the means by
which we can arrive at good share OF
this valuable characteristic, Is, to fix in the
mind what should be done under certain
circumstances.


If womans dress is suddenly envel-
oped iu flames, instead of letting her run
out of the house, speak distinctly and com
mandingly, ''Lie down, and roll over -
Meanw while, rip the carpet, or drag of
bed blanket, or take any ,oooteI, not cot
ten, silk or linen) cloth, throw it over the
person, and then proceed to wrap up
closely in it. This is more certain and
speedy extiuguisher than water, is more
accessible, and entirely safe to tho person
giving aid.


If a man faints away, instead Of run
ming at him like savage, or running to
him to lift him up, lay him at full length
on bis back on the floor, loosen his cloth
ing, push the crowd away so as to allow
the air to reach him, aud let him alone.
Dashing water over person IN a simple
fainting fit, is a barbarity, and soils the
clothing unnecessarily. Tho philosophy
of fainting f, is, the heart fails to send
the proper supply of blood to tie brain
if the person is erect, that blood has to be
thrown up hill but if lying down, it has
to be projected horizontally, v hieh requires
less power.


If person swallows poison, deliber-
ately or by chance, instead of breaking
out into ordinations, despatch some one
for doctor, meanwhile run to the kitchen,
get glass of water in anything that is
handy; put iu it ateaspDonful Of salt, and
as much ground mustard, stir it in an in
slant, catch firm hold of the PERSONS
nose, the mouth will soon fly open, then
down with the mixture and up will come
the poison. This will answer in a greater
number of cases than any other. If by this
time the physician has not arrived, make
the patient swallow an egg, followed By a
cup Of strong coffee (beciuse these nuliify
a larger number of poisons than any other
accessible articles, as antilotcs Of any poi
son remaining 10 the stomach.


If limb or any other part Of the boiy
is severely cut, and the blood comes out
by spirits or jerks, per saltem, as doctors
say, be in hurry, or the mau will be
dead in five minutes there is no time to
send for physician say nothing, but out
with your handkerchief, throw it around
the limb, tie two ends together, put
stick through them, twist it around tighter
aud tighter until the blood ceases to flow.
But stop; it does no good. Why! BE.
cause only severed artery throws blood
out in jets, and the arteries get their blood
from the heart; hence, to stop the flow,
the remedy must be applied between the
heart and the wounded spot, in other
words, above the wound. If vein had
been severed, the blood would have flowed
in regular stream, aud slow and on the
other hand, the tie should be applied be-
low the wound, or the other side Of the
wound from the heart, because the blood
in the vein flows toward the heart, and
there is no need of such great hurry.
Year: 1859

My lady is tired to death!


She has studied the print of the gay velvet rug
And given her dear, darling poodle hug,
And from her bay window has noticed the fall
OF ripe nectarine from the low sunny wall
She's embroidered an inch on some delicate lace
And viewed in the mirror her elegant face,
Has looked at an album, a rich bijouterie
Then restlessly owned herself dead with ennui
And my lady is tired to death! ~ sr 81. =
Exhausted, It's strange that as day after day
OF her frivolous life passes SLOWLY away
So aimless and stylish" so empty and fine,
So free from those duties sometimes called di


vine


That she wearies of something; she hardly knows


what,


Oh no! all emotions vulgar you know,
And my lady's have always been quite CONNIE il


faut.


Still, my lady is tired to death!


On woman false woman, false mother, false wife,
"hat account can You give OF your poor wasted
Ofthat life that has passed like feverish dream,
The life that has not been 10 be but TO seem!
What account will You give in the awful last day,
When the pomp and the show of the world pass


away, given,
When the Master demands of the talents He s
A::stewardship rendered on Earth and in Heavens
Tired to death.


Cast of for a moment your diamonds and lace,
And SHINE in the light of true, womany grace !;
Look around you and see with eyes raised to the


light


Strong men and truewomen who live for the right;
Brave hearts that ne'er falter though distant


the goal, told,
Great lives whose fierce struggles will never be
Whose wild straying hearts stern duties control,
Whose only true life is the life of the soul.


-Tr0vidence Il. l., Journal.