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Year: 1860

N ERVOUS DISORDERS.-What is more fear " ful than breaking down of the nervous system To be excitable or nervous in small de- gree is most distressing, for where can q remedy be found! There IS one :-drink but little beer, wine, spirits, or far better none take no cof- fee, weak tea being preferable get all the fresh air you can take three four Pills every night eat plenty of Solids, avoiding the use of slOps and if these golden rules are followed you viii be happy in mind and strong in body, and forget you have any nerves.

 MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERs.-If there is one thing more than another for which these Pills are so fla nous it is their purifying properties, especially their power of cleansing the blood from all impu. rites, and removing dangerous and suspended se- cretions. Universally adopted as the one grand remedy for female complaints, they never fail, never weaken the system, and always bring about what is required.

 SICK HEADACHES AND WANT OF APPETITE - These feelings which so sadden us, most frequent ly arise from annoyances or trouble from 0bstruc- ted precipitation, or from eating and drinking what Is unit for us, thus disordering the liver and sto- mach These organs must be regulated if you wish to be well. The Pills, if taken according to the printed instructions, will quickly restore a healthy action to both liver and stomach whence follow as . natural consequence, a good appetite and clear head. In the East and West Indies scarcely any other medicine is used for these disorders.

 DISORDERS OF THE !K1DNEys.-In all diseases affecting these organs, whether they secrete too much or too little water; or whether they be af- acted with stone or gravel, or with aches and pains settled in the loins over the regions of the kidneys, these Pills should be taken according to the printed directions, and the Ointment should be we'll rubbed into the small of the back at bed time. This treatment will give almost immedi- ate relief when other means have failed

 FoH SToMAcHs OUT OF oRDER-No medicine will so effectualy improve the tone of the stomach as these Pills; they remove all acidity, occasion cd either by intemperance or improper diet They reach the liver and reduce it to healthy action they are wonderfully efficacous in cases of spasm in fact they never fail in curing all disorders of the liver and Stomach
Year: 1860

THE GAME OF BnLIARDs.--Mr. Doestlcks
thus describes, in the Sunday Mercury, the
game Of billiards:


need hardly tell you that the game of
billiards consists in punching ivory balls
about on big table, covered with green
cloth, that looks like half an dcre Of mead
ow land, with an India rubber fence around
il; that the balls are punched with long
wooden ramrods, with wax on the end to
save the wood, and leather put on to savo
the wax, and chalk put on to keep the
leather from wearing out. You take your
ramrod and rub some chalk on the little
end; then you lean over the table; then you
squint; then you lit up your leg; then you
fiddle a little on your left hand with your
ramrod; then you pinch your ball; II your
ball runs against the other mans ball,
you've done q big thing, and you poke up a
lot of buttons that are strung on a wire.
This is oil there is of the game of billiards.
Anybody can punch billiards. can, and
maybe you could.
Year: 1860

qualities are clearly obvious even to the most
hasty examination. In the photography of
the comparatively few words in regard to
which they differ, generally prefer Web.
ster, as be follows more closely the analocies
OF the language, anticipating usage, which
severy day gaining ground, rather than ad-


herring to that which is passing away. In
copiousness of vocabulary they appear to me
to be nearly equal at least no one can no,o
pretend that the vocabulary ofW orcester is
more select and pure than that of Webster"
Year: 1860




BURLINGTON UNION HIGH SCHOOL.
In most departments of life we are little salts
fed with those agencies which accomplish but part
Of what they ought and might accomplish. It is
not enough that man or an organization an
institution does some good, when fourfold more
might be done by the same man or means. Tried
by this rule the Burlington Union High School
Will not obtain as it does not deserve unqualified
sommendation.


High School in a town like this, ought to fit
boys completely for college 1t ought to give to
far larger class, both Of boys and gire, good
store Of knowledge of the earth they are to live
and out Of, well grounded beginning Of acquaint-
ance with the language to whose Inheritance they
were born, familiar theoretical and practical
knowledge of arithmetic in all that belongs to its
harmonious completeness as science and in its
many applications to business life lit should i'm
bue them with the clear keen spirit of Algebrac
analysis and with the straig ight-on-going logic of
Geometry. None Of these things does the Bur
lington Union High School do it ought none
Of them does it do for such a number as it ought.
The school prepares boys for college but imper
fectly it gives but smattering Of geography,
in reading and spelling and English grammar it
does less than is often done in intermittent schools
kent in rckety houses miles from the sound or
sight Of any village. Arithmetic it either hur-
ries over without digestng or leaves part of its
subjects untouched algebra itsmakes nuisance,
and geometry a far off science reached only by the
favored and the fool-hardy. Now it becomes
both the professors of general philanthropy
and the payers of taxes to inquire why
these things are SO. Without speaking par
ticularlv Of the instruction there given, Of the
imperfections of the school house (if it have any),
[ will show, in my next paper, some of the reasons
why the School is not what it ought to be.


A CITIZEN.


Our readers must not infer from the COM
munication above, that the writer is opposed
to the Union School. The direct opposite is
the case. We happen to know that he is
strongly interested both in the school and IN
the cause of Education, and one whose posi-
ton and experience give more than ordinary
vaIue TO his observations We shall be happy,
As will our readers, to hear why the school
is net what it ought to be.
Year: 1860

The melancholy days are come,
The saddest of the year;
0fwailing winds and rahed woods,
And meadows brown and sere.
Heaped in the hollows Of the grove,
The withered leaves lie dead,
They rustic to the edlyng gust a.
ss'A And to the RABBITS tread; as :
The robin and the wren have flown,
And from the shrub the jay;
And from the wood top calls the crow 7r.
Through all the gloomy day.
Whero are the flowers the fair young flowers,
That lately sprang and stood
In brighter light and softer airs,
A beauteous sisterhood?
Alas! they al are in their graves,


The gentle race of flowers,
Andlying in their lowly bed,
With the fair and good of ours,
The rain is falling where they lie, .
But the cold, November rain
Calls not, from out the gloomy EARTH
The lovely ones again.
The wild flowers and the violet,


They perished long ago.
Aud the brier-rose and the orchis died
Amid the summer glow
But on the hill the golden rod


And the aster in the wood, ,.4
And the yellow sun flower by the brook,
In autum beauty stood
Till fell she frost from the clear, cold heaven,
As falls the plague men,
And the brightness of their smile was gone
From upland, glade and glen,



And now when comes the calm, mild day,
As stll such days viii come,
To call the squirrel und the bee


From out their winter home,
When the sounds ofdropping nuts is heard,
Though all the trees are still,
And twinkle in the smoky light


The waters of the rill,
The south wind searches for the flowers
Whose fragrance late he bore,
And sighes to find them in the wood
And by the stream no more.
And tEen think Of one who in


Her youthful beauty died.
The fair, meek blossom that grew up
Aud faded by my side;
In the cold moist earth we laid her,
When the forest cast the leaf,
And we wept that one so lovely


Should have life SO brief.
Yet not unmet it was that one


Like that young friend Of ours.
go gentle and so beautiful,


Should perish with the flowers
Year: 1860

PREPARING POULTRY FOR MARKET.--Neycr
kill bird unless it is fat. Never cut of
the head of turkey or goose, but hang
them by the heels where they cannot bruise
themselves in the death struggle, and stick
them with a small knife and bleed them to
death. Ducks and common fowls, if decap-
itatcd should be held or tied and hung up
to bleed to death. Never kill your birds
with full crops, you will lose more than you
gain in weight. Never strangle them, so as
to leave the blood in. The best plan is to
tie all kinks of birds to line drawn from
post to post, or tree to tree and stick them
just in The forward end Of the neck You
may pick all sorts Of birds dry, if you don't
tear the skin, but you must scald them af-
terwards by dipping them suddenly in and
out of boiling water. Don't scaid the legs
too much, whether you pick first or after
wards. ta 1tE ~ ~ q u


Be c.r.sul If that YOU must pick
them clean, and the after sealding makes
them look plump and good. Never draw a
bird. 1t is worth while to pay freight on
inttstines, because meat cannot be kept
sweet long after they ere drawn AMI the air
admitted inside OF the body. 1t is a prac-
tice of some Of the best poultrymen, after
the birds are plucked, to plunge them sud
denly into boiling water This gives them a
clean, plump appearance, and makes them
look fat if they are in decently good condi-
ton when killed. Nothing, however, can
make a poor bird look WE'LL while i'll dressing
will make the best look poor. Lay the
birds upon clean boards, in cold room,
till perfectly cool, but not frozen as at all
times, but especially when there is prob
ability of damp, close weather, great care
must be taken that the animal heat
is out ofthen; and then pack in boxes with
clean rye and oat straw so that they must
not touch each other, about three or four
hundred pounds in box, filled full; mark
the contents on paper inside, and on the
lid outside, and direct it to your commission
merchant plainly, and send it by express,
and the invoice by mail.
Year: 1860

HOMICIDE N SAN FRAxcIsco.-The GDzetle of
Monday, gives the following particulars of the
homicide which occurred in San Francisco
Saturday night " Officer Rand, having war
rant for the arrest ofJacob Kemes, better known
US ceamboat Jake" or '' Coffee Jake" went to
dance cellar in Pacific street, where he found
his man. On being informed by the officer of
his errand, Jake endeavored to make his escape
by running, but was pursued by the officer and
overtaken. As soon as the officer laid his hand
on him, Jake turned and struck Rand on the
right side of the forehead, with a spring dirk
knife, with blade FIVE inches in length, and,
Immediately after, inflicted two other stabs, one
on the right shoulder, and the other just above
the left hip. The fellow then turned and run
again, and the officer, though considerably
stunned by the first blow he received, drew his
pistol and shot Jake in the back He immedi-
ately fell, and soon after taken up and con-
veyed to the County Hospital. Rand staggered
across the street, and was about falling to the
ground when he was caught in the arms of a
friend, and as soon as possible, conveyed to a
comfortable room, at the Howard Engine house,
where be received the attention of DR.. Rowel1
and the members of the company. His wounds
are very severe, and it is extremely doubtful if
he can recover. Jake fingered until 9 o'clock
yesterday morning, when he expired in great
agony. When he was taken to the hospital, his
blasphemies were horrible to hear, and he died
with curses on his lips.
Year: 1860

TIE LAST AT HIS PosT.-Whie conversing
with one of the volunteers who has Just return
ed from the scene of the Indian disturbances on
the other side of the mountains, he was speak
ing of the condition in which they found the
bodies of those who were killed who went out
with Maj. Ormsby, and how they were recog-
nized, some by their teeth, some by particular
marks upon their person, &c. But there was
horribly mutilated by the ferocity of the
saIages, that one could hardly believe that the
iaanimate mass before them once contained Il
human soul. He was found on the spot where
the fight first tcommenced, and as if he had fought
to the last refusing to fly when the storm was
closing Ground him. Their sympathies were
aroused, and while many a swarthy cheek be-
came with tears, there came one who knew him.
1t was all that remained of the noble and gall
liant Meredit!i. And oh, what a world OF
thoughts crowd upon us when try to think
how he died, alone and single-handed, fighting
against a host of relentless demons. There was
no pity in their hearts, no hand to stay his
doom; and while they bore down upon him like
an avalanche, he Stood like the Roman sentinel
the lion at bay, defying and struggling
Sierra Citizen
Year: 1860

DEscRPTIoN OF 4 Coop HoRsE.-He should be
about fifteen hands high the head light and
clean made wide between the nostrils, and the
nostrils themselves large, transparent and open
eyes, clear and sparkling, ears small and neatly
set on, neck rather short and well set up, large
arm or shoulder well thrown back, and hind legs
fine and fat, thin and small-boned body round
and rather light though sufficiently large to af-
ford substance when it is needed; full chest af-
fording ample play for the lungs; back short,
with the hind quarters set on rather obliquely.
Any one possessing horse of this appearance,
and weighing eleven or twelve hundred pounds,
may rest assured that he has a horse of all
work, and bargain which is worth getting
hold OF.
Year: 1860

INcRN0lARy ATrEMPT.--An at
tempt was made op Tuesday night to
FIRE lie town. A light was discovered
under house of i'll fame on Com
mercal street by Mr.. Dickerman and
was very promptly extinguished On
examination quantity of shavings
we're found under the house which had
been ignited. Officer Rider arrested
the probable rascal but in the alb
sence of direct proof he was dis
charged, Oh Wednesday night the
blacksmith shop in the rear of the
store of j. s. Wall was found to have
a quantity of split wood IN it and on
fire. The wood had evidently heen
carried in for the purpose of kindling
a fire.


A taste of Judge Lynch will surely
be given il the rascals are found
out.
Year: 1860

A Southern paper gives the following
capital directions:


"To enjoy this delectable pain to its fullest
extent you should have it in all its glory
for about week Let tie pain permeate
and insnuate into every portion of the dis
eased member, racing, jumping and spring
ing around generally Ike rats in corn n.crt;
let 1t ache until You can't tell whether the
pain is in your mouth, on the top of your
head, or in your cravat, but rather think it
is all around you; let it ache until you fee
like it would be great relief to hold your
head up 10y the ears and shake ont every
molar, incisor, grinder and acher in it; let i:
ache until you are doubtful whether you
stand in the position assigned You, or with
your heels III the air; let it ache until you
serious y believe every bone, nerve and
muscle about your body is full of teeth,
and that every tooth is aching on its own
hook, and then, when you feel like you have
enought pain j. your individual mouth to fit
out an hosptal-when you feel like kicking
yourself down stairs-when you are exceed
mel y anvinus To h-eal- sronr naol-- .hon wa
repeat, you will begin to realize the tooth
ache"
Year: 1860




zsy- The question is often asked-"Why is it
that DR.. J. c. Young is 50 successful while 9TH
er advertising Physicians are failing from day to
day." The answer must be or should be, plain
ly apparent TO all; it is that he understands his
profession and attends to it,: and as his practice
increases, his knowledge extends. So close has
been his application to his unprecedented prac-
tice that he is perfect master Of his profession.
and can insure all relief from their troubles and
while Others are daily sinking into The oblivion
from which they were never fitted to be delivered
his course is onward and upward, placing him at
the head of his arduous profession. SO great
has been his increase of business that he has
been obliged to associate with himself two other
physicians. both of extended knowledge and prac-
tice We would advise all afflicted to call upon
him in preference to any other Physician. We
are Informed that he treats entirely on the vege-
table System and will always warrant perfect
cure His office is at 2l0 Clay street, opposite
the upper corner of the Plaza.


From the Times and Transcript


There are thousands in this State suffering for
want of scientific medical treatment, and they
fear to apply to physician. because they have
been deceived. their friends have been, by
some of the charlatans who nlest the communi-
ty and who publish themselves as good physicians
professors, etc To all such we unhesitatingly
recommend Dr. j. G. Young. asa physician in
whom all can place confidence. He is a man of
eminent and profound study, good surgeon. an
honorable man, ana one VINO can SympathSe with
persons in affection. His standing as physician
and gentleman are both guaranteed-th first by
his medical works. which are an honor to their
author. and the extensive and highly successful
course of practice with which he has been honor
ed since his advent in California; and the latter
by his numerous patrons and large circles of ac-
quaintances. We say to all afflicted cal on him,
as he will at once state the case to you, and you
may rely upon his judgment. We like his prn-
ciple-nO cure nOpay.


From Professor Hitchcock


have watched with more than ordinary zeal
the rapid progress of this young man in the in
tricate paths of our profession. Few, with the
accumulation Of years upon their heads, have
Appropriated to anything like the stand he has
fairly earned. We're ] the father of much
more numerous family than / now boast Of l
should not hesitate for moment, should the SER
vice of physician be required, to call on DR.. J.
Z. Young having full confidence in his capacity,
La very important adjunct to a physician] and 1
recommend my friends to do the same.


j. c. HITCHCOCK, NJ. D., LID.


From the Boston Medical Journal


Although we are opposed to the system of ad
vertising, for good and sufficient reasons still we
deem it but justice to say thut DR.. Young is one
of the most Industrious and indefatigable votar-
les of the medical science in the limited States
Year: 1860

GOsslplng.


To polished and enlightened mind one of the
most disagreeable kinds of conversation is that
of gossiping. In the bright and busy land in
which we liye-where everything wears the
happy appearance of activity and hfe-a land to
which civilization is so speedily yielding her
richest blessings and gayest smiles, it seems de-
cidedly unbecoming for the gentlemen to re-
nounce the more lofty, entertaining and bene
fetal topics of conversation, and resort to talk
ing about the affairs of his neighbor and perhaps
of his so-called friend-but friend, who surely,
in most instances, loses bright feather from bis
plumage, instead of being benefited by the COM
ments made upon him. Yes, the habit of gos-
siping almost invariably grows into the habit of
what is known as "back-biting;" and after this
change the habit becomes disgusting. What
more offensive to refined and sensible lady or
gentleman than to have to listen to person at
tempting to disparage the character and bear
ing of those around, who are deporting them
selves well and honorablyl


The slander of the back bitter (and this is too
good name for him) is generally aimed at those
who, as he knows, are more deserving of admi-
ration than himself and it is spirit of mean
Jealousy which prompts him to detract from
their fame. 1t is a cowardly mode of attack,
too for it generally reaches the ears of all but of
him who would avenge himself of the insult


1t is taken for granted that the sweet ladies
don't employ such a mistaken way of enter
tanning their friends, and hence the above hint
is given only to the sexus virilis Of our country.


A CITIZEN
Year: 1860

Don't Be Angry With Me
Don't be angry with me!


The stormy cloud ispast;
NY heart and eyes are full of tears,


See here! they are falling fast.
You who have never felt the sting


Ofpassion and of pride,
You cannot tell how hard the strife


In which some souls are tried.
Don't be angry with me!


I'll have breathed word
Which should have been to friendships ear


Unspoken and unheard;
Remember if I did not feel


How hard 'twere thus to live.
lwould not ask thee now with tears,
Toelove me and forgive!
o don't be angry with me!
What we're our friendship worth
| If 'twould not bear those few bri6 clouds


That still must visit earth?
Hearts which like seas, most wildly storm,
Are those which deepest dwsll-
How couldst thou Ere my spirit thus,
1t did not love thee well?
0 don't be angry with me!


Twere better far to die
Than feel such love as thine decay,
Such faith and friendship fly!
Did offend thee more than God,


That prayers make no amends
Oh! wipe this memory out in tears,
And let US two be friends.
Year: 1860

The true gentleman is Gods servant, the
worlds master, and his own man; virtue is his
business, study his recreation, contentment his
rest, and happiness his reward; God is his fa-
ther, the Church is his mother, the saints his
brethren, and all who need him his friends: de-.
$otion is his chaplain, charity bis chamberlain.
sobriety his butler, temperance his cook, hospi
tality his housekeeper, Providence his steward.
charity his treasure, piety his mistress of the
house, and discretion his porter, to let him in or
out, as most tit. Thus is his whole family made
up OF virtues, and he is the true master Of the
house. He is necesstated to take the world on
his way to heaven; but he walks through It as
fast as he can, and all his business by the way
is to make himself and others happy. Take him
in two words-a Man and q Christian.