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Year: 1859

1t is quite sufficient to say in praise Of
vindicOtiOn Of the democratic purity Of this
republic, that it is as yet the only political
organization which has satisfactorily dem
onStrated that it possessed within itself
the requisite materials for the successful
and satisfactory administration Of the gov
ernment Of this united confederact and
for proof Of the assertion we have only 10
refer to the political history Of the country
from the Jel1ersonian era of 1900 down TO
the present moment.


1t will be seen that all the prominent
measures originating with this, the only
efficient and administrative party in the
country, and whose principles, together
with the practical measures which flow
therefrom, have degree of positireAeSS
about them which renders them eminently
adapted to enter into the administration
Of its affairs, have actually entered into
and now form component part and par
Gel Of its government. So sensible have
the opposition become in regard to this
fact that it has entirely ceased to present
its claims upou the public confidence IN be-
huff Of its measures Of public policy upon
any principles inherent in itself, but have
been compelled to steal the thunder"-tO
borrow au expressive phrase from a late
distinguished member of what then consti-
tuted the opposition party-Of the nation
al party Of the Union.


The time has been when the opposition
planted themselves upon some wellde6ned
principles, and wero content to stand or
fall upon their own merits exclusively
This, however, is no longer the case Let
US revert to the memorable campaign which
resulted in the (whig) victory Of 1910.
Was the triumph then achieved triumph
Of the bona tde principles Of the opposition
as then existingl Not at all In its es-
sence it was q democratic achievement
that is to say, it was the result Of q sue
cessfnl appeal to the democratic sensibili-
ties and susceptibilities Of the people. The
truth Of this will be obvious TO every re-
fccting reader, and when afierward It was
attempted to use the victory thus surrepti-
tiously obtained to carry into practical ad-
ministration the radical and inherent prin-
ciples Of the whig party as displayed when
disrObed Of It's republican" attire, they,
that is the leaders, soon learned to their
cost the democratic tendencies Of the peo-
pie, to which they had appealed during the
canvass, and under which they had uppa-
rently gained triumph for their own
cherished principles, was too deeply seated
TO be shaken when menaced BY an un-
masked foe. Thus it will ever be and
notwithstanding the fact that many Of the
local elections in several Of the states may,
for the time being, result to the Temporal
ry advantage Of the opposition, they are
only to be regarded as prelndes to q tri-
umphant Vindication Of the great and es-
sential principles Of the great national par
ty Of the Union,--New York Daily Nel0s.
Year: 1859

GENTLEMEN II thank you for inviting
me to the festival yop are 10 hold in honor
of the memory of jefferson. You do well
to observe the birthday of that great man,
Que Of the wisest political philosophers Of
Year: 1859

The Cattle Show will be held in the city Of Marys-
vile, very near the Fair Grounds.


Competitors are required to forward to the Office n
Hist of the animals intended to be exhibited be-
fore the 18th day Of August in order that proper stalls
may be provided


Stock must be at the grounds before 10 A. NJ Of Au
gust Goth, when proper places will be assigned them
want Of compliance with any part of this rule will
fnrrl nj clnin Ia n
Year: 1859

Is published every Saturday morning, and contains
twenty eight columns Of reading matter he aim OF
the pu fishers will be to make it good paper, and
N suitable Offering fOrfrendsn tha Atlantic States
Year: 1859

FBLmB NUReH-A WONDERFUL CAT.--Three
years ago had lovely kitten presented 10
me. Her fur was Of beautiful blue gray
color, marked with glossy black stripes ac-
cording. to the most approved zebra or tiger
fashion,. She was 20 very pretty that she Was
named Pret, and was, without exception, the
wissst, most loving, and dsinty pussy that ever
crossed my path. When Pret was very young,
I fell Ill with nervous fever. She missed
mo immediately In my accustomed place,
sought for me, and placed herself az my door
until she found chance Of getting into the
room, which she soon accomplished, aud began
at once to try her little best to amuse me with
her little frisky kitten tricks and pussy cat
attractions. But soon finding that I was too
i'll to play with her, she placed herself beside
me, and at once established herself as head
nurse. IN this capacity few human beings
could have exceedsd her in watchfulness, or
manifested moro affectionate regard.


Itwas truly wonderful to note how soon she
learned to know the different hours ut which 7
ought to take medicine or nourishment; and
during the night, If my attendant were asleep,
she would call her, and II she could not awake
her without such extreme measures, she would
gently nibble the nose Of the sleeper, which
means never failed to produce the desired
effect. Having thus achieved her purpose,
Miss Pret would watch attentively the pre-
parstion Of whatever was needed, and then
come, and with gentle purr-purr announce
Its advent to me. The most marvellous part
Of the matter was, her never being FIVE min
utss wrong In her calculations OF the true time,
even amid the stiffness and darkness of night.
But who Yshall say by what means this little
being was enabled to measure the asetin z
moments, and by the aid Of what power did
she connect the lapse of time with the needful
attentions of nurse and her charge, Surely
We have here somethng more than reason.


Rosttcdse's Natural History. t'0.t.ltt
Year: 1859

SINGULAR MARINE PHRNoNENoN.-A very
curious phenomenon was observable from the
steamer Sonora, as she entered the Gulf Of
Mexico about twilight on the 10th inst. The
sea was the color Of milk, - far as thu eye
could reach. The paddles, or the rudder,
even, did not disoolor it, nor turn up single
point Of the luminous phosphorescsnce with
which the ships path had been marked for
several preceding nights. The cause Of tho
phenomenon was presumed to be q great
abundance Of whale feed, which theory Il not
very definite one.
Year: 1859

A RUNAWAY RAILWAY TRAIN.-A day or
two since, while the western freight train on
the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad was as
csnding the Allegheny Mountains, the hind
most car became detached, and being heavily
laden it ran back for the distance of about
thirteen miles with velocity which threw
completely in the shade all the efforts Of
steam. By the daring exploit of negro, who
jumped on to the car and put down the brakes,
itwss brought to halt in its headlong course,
thus preventing collision with passenger
train, that must have proved very disastrous.
Year: 1859

,, the Executive had no more to 60 with pro.
nouncing John Brown a murderer than had
Wendell Phillips. But the truth could be
no part of the lecture OF man whose
whole life has been m acting lie he speaks
falsehood with practiccd rapidity, and from
education and habit clothes it crcn in IN
attractive FORM Such is his habit Of falschood
that the fear of detection dctcrs him not, and
hence we find him deliberately saying that
Governor Wise opened the door" FOR
Lydia Maria Child 10 visit Old Brown.
The published correspondence in this days pa
paper shows that Governor Wise informed Ly.
da Maria Child that the Constitution of the
United States gave her the right to come to
Charcstown; that no danger awaited her; but
that the Commonwealth attorney and the jailor
would have to "opcn the door" Gov. Wise
had no more power to open the door than
had Mrs. Child; and this Phillips knew,
for he had seen the letter; hut lie served his
purpose and he tod one.


When abuse and f.lSchoGd from such a man
as this receives the applause OF q popular as
semb!y-it is true he was occasionally Kissed.
but applause was the far more "cncral--thc
world will not comprehend Union the work
Ing operation of which is violence and murder
and their appreciation. Nor will tue South sub
init to such Union. When the rawlings OF fa.
natics find such practical illustrations as llar-
pcr's Ferry furnishes it is idle 10 talk Of North
crn conservatism. The conservatives Of the
North are cowcd and trampled under foot by i'm
pndent, blatant Aholtionisn,, and the sooner
the tyrant is overcome the better it will be for
their trade and commerce, for the value Of their
real estate, their manufactures, their ships, and
for the pcrmancnce and perpetui'y Of the
Union.
Year: 1859

ONE OF THE LUCKY ONEs.-There
was a man around town yesterday with
his pockets full Of Of gold dust, obtained
from the Peak. He had probably over $l,-
900 worth of the precious metal, in shot
bag and a vial, and was seeking somebody
who was fortunate enough to have simi-
lar amount in mint drops with whom he
could make dicker. He gave as a reason
for coming back in the face of such good
luck, that his health was failing, he being
troubled with disease Of the lungs
Year: 1859

~ Marshal Bechtel has about "gln
out in the dog-catching business. FOR
some time past he has made little or no
progress in ridding the city o. these pests,
and they are again becoming as numerous
as ever This will not do MIR. Marshal ;
you shall have our commendation SO long
as you perform your duty and let election
eering for the Sheriff nomination alone; but
We must insist upon your keeping the ball
moving and not let the dogs again overrun
the city. Your chances, John, of receiving
the nomination for Sheriff are ss remote as
the prospects of the Republican party elect
ing whoever they do nominate, and that is
very distant, as they themselves acknowl-
edge.


We here it rumored that "old sly boots
is silently working for that "crumb )" but
he might as well hang up his hat, or Jim
Thorington will very soon do il for him.
There is likely to be . social quarrel be-
tween Guelich and Rsmming, they both de-
serving the nomination from the House.
Why not give one the House and the other
the Senate? We think that wonld be sat-
isfactory to both.
Year: 1859

The Nashville (Tenn.) News, in alluding
to the benefits of agricultural fairs, urges up
on farmers and mechanics the Importance OF
contributing to their success. As the period
! for holding our annual fairs is rapidly ap-
proaching. we reproduce the sugy estions ot
the News. as worthy of general considera-
ton:


Our object now is to urge our farmers and
mechanics to be ready to contribute articles
in their line to the Fair. We have occasion
ally heard complaints that there was not suf-
fcient interest taken by the farmers of the
country, in these exhbitious, and we feel that
the complaint is a JUS. one 1t is true few OF
our public spirited AID enterpiising farmers
have always taken lively and active inter-
est in these exhibitions; but there hun
dreds Of Intelligent gentlemen throughout
the country and State, who contribute not a
solitary article or animal. to render the occa
sion pleasant or profitable to themselves or
others. Very many refuse 70 do SO, because
they fear they will not be able to
~ off THE premiums offered. This is a
foolish and frivolrous excuse for the neglect
of such things. Ii man never tries to win
premium, he will be certain not to do it;-
but the very effort to accomplish it, if it fails
at one time. will encourage him to try again;
and 1t is only by comparing what one man
has with what others have, that he can learn
wherein it is necessary for him to change his
mode Of culture or productions.


We remember q coupfe OF years ago to
have been present at a fair in Middle Tennes-
see, when a gentleman arrived upon the
ground with aged Boar, which he declar
ed was the best animal in the State; and
would have bet largely upon taking the pre-
MUM offered for that description of animal
against all competitors.


His hog was good one; but we thought
, we could see some points where he might be
improved upon. and quietly suggested to the
owner that we thought we had seen better
hogs than his. He laughed at us for our SIM
plicity.


In less than an hour afterwards in pass
ing around the ground. We saw one which W e
thought to be superior animal, and We took
the trouble to hunt up our friend, and ask
him to walk with US. When he had looked
for little while at the animal to which we
called his attention, he said in a half morti
fed half glad tone of voice, 81 haven't got
any boar at all. That amt my hog that
showed you. 1t must belong to some body
else. Why, he is a poor shoat, and | wonder
that any sensible man should ever have be-
leved mine to be good hog at all. l mean
to have that hog one ike him, before l
leave this ground


And sure enough, before he left for home,
he had as fine specimen of the youth !,
porkers as we ever saw. That man avoSea
his belief that the knowledge he had sa;ned
by attending that fair, was worth, Il las,
$500 to him personally.
Year: 1859

BB The New York Tribune is mot sa,;s-


fed at all with the way ypeople cook tomatoes.


Here is its direct5ns:


This delicious, Wholesome vegetable is spoil


ed by tte manner it is served upon the table.


It's not one time in hundred more than
halt cooked. 1t is simply scalded, and serv-
ed as a sour porridge. Il should be cooked
three hours = it cannot be cooked in one
The fruit should be cut in halves and the
seeds scraped out. The mucilage Of the pulp
may be saved if desired by straininy out the
seeds, and adding it the fruit, which should
boil rapidly Tor an hour, and simmer three
hours more until the water is dissolved. and
the contents Of the saucepan a pulp of mucil-
aginous matter, which is much improved bv
putting in the pan, either before putting IN
the fruit or while it is cooking, an ounce of
butter and half pound of fat bacon cut fine.
to half peck OF tomatoes and a small pepper
pod, with salt TO suit the taste The fat adds
a pleasant flavor aud makes the dish actual
food, instead of mere relish The pan must
be carefully watched and but little ire used,
and the mass stirred often to prevent burn
ing, toward the last, when the water is nes.
ly evaporated. The dish may be rendered
still more attractive and rich as food. BY
breaking two or three eggs, and stirring Wig
orously just time enoug TO allow the eggs to
b ecome well cooked
Year: 1859

1t will be seen by the following. that swings
ride arounds, sde-sho and other nuisan-
ces are to be absolutely kept a mile from az
ricultural fairs The Boards may allow eat
irg stands nearer, but nothing else. This
law does not affectsthe law which keeps
hucksters two miles from camp meetings.:


Sec L. Be- it enscte !, &c, That if any per
son shall erect, bring, keep, continue or main
tain any b 18th, tent, wagon, huchster-shoP,
or other place for the sale of intoxicating Ii
quors, cider, beer, or drinks, or for the sale
of any other article whatever, or shall sell or
give away any intoxicating liquors. cider,
beer, other drinks, or any other article
whatever, or shall keep or exhibit any gam
ing table, roulette, shuttle board, faro bank,
nine pin or ten pin alley, or billiard table, or
any other gaming or wagering apparatus,
whereby any money OF article OF value may
be lost or won; or any person who may be
the owner or proprietor of any real property,
who shall rent or permit the same 10 be oc-
cuped for any such purpose, within one mile
OF any collection Of any inhabitants Of this
State; met together for worship, or any agri
cultural fair or exhibition, or who shall in any
way interrupt, molest. or disturb such meet
ing or agricultural fair or exhibition, or any
person present thereat, or gong to, or return
ing therefrom, or who shall modest dis
turb any meeting of the inhabtans of this
State met together for any lawful purpose.
shall be fined in any sum not more than
twenty five dollars nor less than five dollars.


SEC. 2. The preceding section shall not be
construed to include such persons as may car
ry on their regular business at their usual
places of transactng the same, nor persons
as may own in fee simple the realty within
one mile within the places named in section
one Of this act, who shall desire to carry on
in his or their own person, the business of
providing food for the persons or the stock of
those attending the places above named, nor
TO such persons as may have the permission
of those having charge of any such meeting
or exhibition, to establish suitable places for
the purpose of furnishing food for those at
tending the same, for horses, cattle, or other
stock
Year: 1859




READING The ScRIPTuREs.-The atten-
tive and repeated reading of the Bible, in
small portions every day, leads the mind to
habitual meditation upon subjects of the
highest interest to the welfare of the indi-
vidual in this world, as well as prepares him
for that hereafter to which we are all destin-
ed. Il furnishes rules for our conduct to-
wards others in our social relation In the
commandments delivered from Sinai, in the
inimitable sublimity of the Psalms and of
The prophets, in the profound and concen-
trated observations upon human life and man.
ners, embodied in the proverbs of Solomon,
IN the philosophical allegory so beautifully
set forth in the narrative of facts whether
real of imaginary, of the book of Job-an ae
tive mind cannot peruse single chapter,
and lay the book aside TO think and take it
up again to morrow, without finding in It
advice for our own conduct, which we NAV
turn to useful account in the progress of our
daily pilgrimage upon earth; and when We
pass from the Old Testament to the New, we
meet at once system of universal morality,
founded upon one precept of universal apph
cation, pointing US to peace and good will to-
ward the whole race of man for this life, and
to peace with God, and an ever blessed exis-
tence hereafter. speak as man of the
world to men of the world, and say to you,
search tie scriptures -JoHE QUrEc1 ADAns.
Year: 1859

We advise all young people to acquire in
early life the habit of good language. both in
speaking and writing and to abandon. as ear
ly as possible, any use of slang phrases
The longer they live, the more difficult the
acduisition Of such language will be; and if
the golden age of youth, the proper season
for the acquisition of language, be passed in
its abuse, the unfortunate, victim of neglect
ed education is very probably doomed to talk
slang for life. Money is not necessary to
procure this education. Every man has
merely to use the language which he reads.
instead of the slang which he hears-to form
his taste from the bestsspeakers and poets of
the country-to treasure mp choice phrases
IN his memory, and to habituate himself to
their use avoiding at the same time, that
pedsntic precision which shows rather the
weakness of vain ambition than the polish
of an educated man Home journal. -4zss
Year: 1859

Over the beauty of the plum and the
apricot there grows a bloom and beauty
more exquisite than the fruit itself-a soft


delicate flush that oyerspreads its blushing
cheek. Now if you strike your hand oye1
that, and it is once gone it is gone forever,
for it never grows but once. The flower
that hangs in the morning .impearled with
deW-aFrayed as no queenly woman aver
was arrayed with jewels-once shake it, so
that the beads roll off, and you may sprinkle
water over it as you please, yet it can new
er be made again what it was when the dew
fell silently upon it from heaven On a
frosty morning you may see the panes of
glass covered with landscapes-mountain
lakes, trees-blended in beautiful, fantas-
tic picture. Now lay your hand upon the
glass, and by the scratch of your finger, or
by the warmth of your palm, all the deli
cate tracery viii be obliterated. So there Is
in youth beauty and purity of character,
which, when once touched and defled, can
never be restored fringe more delicate
than frost work, and which, when torn and
broken, will never be re-embroidered. A
man who has spotted and soiled his gar
ments in youth. though he may seek to
make them white again, can never wholly
do it, even were he to wash them with tears.
When young man leaves his fathers house,
with the blessing of his mothers tears still
wet upon his forehead, if he once lose that
early purity of character. it is loss that
he can never make whole again. Such is
the consequence of crime. Its effects can
not be eradicated; it can only be forgiven


Il, W. Beecker. Ei.aa O. Il - E.c !.
Year: 1859

9g We recently published letter, says an
exchange, IN which Harlow Case, the de-
fauiting Collector of Sandusky announced
the decease of the unhappy. woman who
had accompanied his flight. and implored
the forgiveness of her husband. Under the
title we have given above, missionary cor
respondent of the Boston Watchman and
Reflector describes an interview with the
guilty pair. which took place shortly before
death hurried away the mother and the
child whom she had made the companion
of her wanderings. !, The subject is a pain
ful one, but the writer describes so feelingly
and truthfuliy the self-inficted. misery of
Case and his partner in guilt, that We re-
produce his narrative
Year: 1859

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Britannia should be first n pedgen-
tly with wooden cloth aud Sweet oil,
then washed in warm sods, aud rubbed
with soft heather aud whiting. Thus treat
ed, it will retain It's beauty to the lat.
New iron should be gradually heated
al first, after it has become Injured 10 the
heat it is not likely to crack.


1t is good plan 70 put new earthern
ware into water, aud let it heat gradual
ly until ii boils--then cool again. Brown
earthen ware, particularly, may be tough
ened in this way, a handful of rye or
wheat bran thrown in while it is boiling
will preserve the glazing so that it will
not be destroyed by acid or salt clean
brass kettle, before using it for cooking,
with salt and vinegar.


The oftener carpets are shaken the
longer they will wear. The dirt that
collect under them grinds out the threads.
II you wish to preserve fine teeth, al
ways clean them thoroughly after you
have eaten your last meal at night.


Wooden should be washed in very hot
suds, and not rinsed. Lukewarm water
shrinks wooden goods.


Do not wrap knives and forks in
woolen. Steel is injured by lying in
woolens.


Barley straw is best for beds but dry
corn huSks slit into shreds are better
than straw.


When molasses is used in cooking, it
is prodlgious Improvement to boil and
skim it before you use it. 1t takes out
the unpleasant, raw taste, and makes it
almost as good as sugar.


When molasses is used much for cook
ing it is well to prepare one or two gall
Ions at a time.


Never allow ashes to be taken up
in wood, or put into wood.


Always have your matches and lamp
ready for use in case Of sudden alarm.


Have important papers all together,
where you can lay your hands upon them
at once in case of fire.
| Use hard soap to wash your clothes,
and soft to wash the floors. Soft soap is
50 slippery that it wastes good deal in
washing clothes.
Year: 1859

The impression seems quite common
that young cattle are to run OUT to tough
en- during the win,er. The faIacy ofthiS
impression may be shown, by taxing two
or more Of your young stock, and allow
ing them free, outdoor range during the
winter, and an equal number Of similar
ones, and giving them the benefit OF the
good, and comfortable stables, and just
such feed as those that range out doors
Now, which do you think viii show the
best in the spring?


Need you be told-do you not feel the
assurance that those which are stabbed.
will require much less food.and will come
out in better flesh AID at a higher mar
ket valne, than your toughened' outdoor
fed ones?


If you have any doubts on the subject,
you can try it; but we would say that
the thing has already been tried, and the
result is known. You may argue as you
will, facts show that young cattle are as
much-if not more benefited--by hous-
ing than those of older growth.