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Year: 1860

AT the last meeting Of the Philadelphia
Academy of Natural Science, DR.. s. Weir
Mitchell made q very interesting communi-
cation on the subject of the poison of the
rattlesnakes. After advertingto the history
of the various works on venOmous reptiles,
he proceeded to explain the anatomy and
physiology of the poison apparatus Of the
rattlesnake. He showed first, by the aid of
magnifed drawings of the parts, the bony
structure of the jaw, and the manner the
various parts were artioulated together, so
as to keep the poison fang in such position,
when not required for use, as not to inter-
fere with the feeding of the snake, and then
the manner in which it was pushed forward
aud brought into the position most favorable
for striking with effect. l...


He then explained the action of the va
rious muscles by which the fang was drawn
back and thrust forward, and showed how
one of these, while erecting and fixing the
fang, at the same time as soon as it had
pierced the animal bitten, compressed the
poison-gland and forced the poison out,
either through the duct leading through the
tooth to the bottom Of the wound, or beside
it and into the surface of the same. He then
explained the position of the poison-gland
and it duet, and showed the manner in which
this duct communicated with the one lead
ing through the tooth, and the manner in
which the poison was prevented from flow
ing out when the fang was not erected.
When the fangs are torn away they are soon
replaced by others; indeed, they appear to be
regularly shed by the animal so that it gives
no security against q fatal bite that the fangs
have been removed.


The poison is contained in the poison
gland in considerable quantity, as much as
ten to fourteen drops having been procured
from single one from n snake about four
feet long. 1t is of pale, greenish color,
and its activity is not impaired by keeping
| for years. 1t may be swallowed, if the skin
| Of the mouth and throat be not broken, with
| impunity. Its poisonous properties are not
destroyed by boiling or freezing. After il
has been dried it may be again restored to
| all its virulence by again dissolving it in
water. There appears to be no absolute an
tidote to it. The most successful plan is to
| give some powerful stimulant, such as spirits
or ammonia. When the spirits are given il


is necessary to keep up the stimulus fully
| for considerable time. The quantity some.


times taken without producing intoxication


is very great in one case specified three
| pints of strong spirits were given. TIL,


Doctor remarked, however, that at one of ou


military posts it was common for the mel


to be bitten by rattlesnakes so long as tn


whisky cure was used, but when a differen


and nauseous stimulant was substituted tn


bites rapidly diminished in frequency.
Year: 1860

TALLEYRANDs IDEA OF TRUTH-M. de
Talleyrand, when reproached by friend for
certain diplomatic finessings usually attrib-
uted to him, replied: "There is nothing in
the sphere of politics so hard 10 get believed
as the truth. Whenever have revealed the
pure and simple truth, / have always been
suspected of discrimination; l have always
been believed when have resigned myself
that the first statesman who shall have the
moral courage TO avow, hour by hour, all
that he thinks and all that he knows, will
create for himself the reputation of being the
most consummate hypOcriten
Year: 1860

CERTAIN REMEDY FOR FELoN-This very
painful eruption, with all the remedies"
recommended, is seldom arrested until it has
run certain course, after causing great
suffering for two or three days and nights.
The following is said to be-a certain cure
"Take pint of common soft soap and stir in
air-slacked lime till it is of the, consistency
of GLACIERS putty. Make leather thimble,
fill it with this composition, and insert the
finger therein, and cure is certain" This
is domestic application that every house
keeper can apply promptly. '--
Year: 1860

THE TELEGRAPH IN AN 0PERA-HoUsE.-In
the French Opera-house about to be erected,
says the Constitutional, the electric tele-
graph will, it is said, play a very prominent
part An instantaneous line of communi-
cation is to be established between the Cabi-
net and Minister of State and that of the
director of the theater; wire will also run
from the box-office. to the principal hotels,
SO that strangers will be able to engage
places Immediately on their arrival in Paris,
and by the aid of the same electric power
the prompter will be enabled to give notice
to the actors and actresses in their rooms
when the curtain is about to rise.
Year: 1860

A ASPARTAN WOMAN IN CANADA.--A woman
in Belleville, Canada West last Wednesday,
had FIVE cancers cut from her breast during
one operation. Three years ago she had a
similar operation performed. The operation
is an exceedingly delicate and painful one,
strength Of win for person who has once
undergone it to submit to q repetition, At
the,late accounts the patient was doing well,
with every prospect Of q speedy recovery.
Year: 1860

PECULIAR EFFECT OF AN OMITTED GONNA
A printer meddling with the verdict of a
coroner's jury, struck out comma after the
word "apoplexy," making it read thus;
deceased came TO his death by excessive
drinking, producing apoplexy in the minds
of the iury.h i-
Year: 1860

CoKE.-This Is necessary article
this branch Of business in this city renders the
supply from the gas-works inadequate. We
notice that Mr. Frahm has been under the ne.
cess:ty OF making some coke for himself by
burning the coal for that purpose. In this way
it costs him the full price OF the coal and the
expense of burning, which will amount to
about Is cents per brshel. whereas coke at the
gas-works is sold for 10 cents per bushel, aud
last summer it was sold for cents. We have
just been thinking if there was as much gas
used in this city ~ ehoud be. there would be
enough Of coke for the malt houses
Year: 1860

New SCHEDULE.-By reference to our adver-
;ising columns the schedule will be seen.
Though decided to the proprety of a change
in tho old one. confess are not excessively
enamoured OF the One might be arrang-
ed, We believe, that would be great benefit.
M,re connections, believe, might be made
than under the present schedule. But are dis
posed to give this even Il fair trial. and if ne
aessGry improve again.-hmSton Ad10cdte.


We believe it is almost universally conceded
that any change that could be made would be an
Improvement on the present schedule. But zee
are willing too to try the schedue-in fact
we have no choice about it; ii is compulsory.
Year: 1860

CHILDREN " FAsHInNABLY DREssED.-The
absurd ashon of exposing children of tender
years to the keen outdoor air with but half the
necessary protection which their little arms and
legs require, is still prevalent to require a
word of comment. 1t is true fond mother, that
your chubby three-year old boy is finely model
led as the Cupid of Canova is, but the pleasure
you derive in knowing that other people admire
the graceful roundness of those limbs will never
compensate you for the anguish and watchings
which you will experience when he is attacked
with the Group the terrific scarlet fever Strong
men find it impossible to spend half their time in
the heated houses of civilized society, and then
60 out Of doors with thinly clad extrennties
without catching all the cramps flesh is heir to
No one but a highlander used to the sky for a
canopy and the heather for bed, go bare
lie ged with impunity in nothern attitudes and
changeful spring and fall seasons. Yet we daily
see little boys and girls dressed in the shortest OF
clothes, with bare knees and arms Redeemed and
chapped by the cold. Hundreds ofinnocents die
yearly from this very alone.
Year: 1860

Who have the management Schools, and Col
legcs in North Carolina would do well in sending
out their advertise ements for the Summer and Fall
Sessions not to overlook the Daily and Weekly
Progress, New bern. The circulation of the Pro-
gress in Eastern North Carolina is not second to
any other paper.
Year: 1860

BY ANDREW DOWNING.
What shall write. my gentle friend
What shall wish for thaa A'Aohu'
And llfe summer sea? '""'
All, no alb, no! but rather this.
That thou'lt be true and good
With heart and brain cast in the mould
Of perfect womanhood
That long may rest upon thy brow.
The blessed seal of youth:
Its glorious promise in thy heart,
And holy love and truth.
Then nothing will fear for thee,
Wher'er thy lot be cast
The loved of al thy Joy shall be,
And Heaven thy home at last
Year: 1860

UNFoRTUNATE two bloods in Georgia had
a hostile meeting near Savannah few days ago
Unfortunately neither were killed, We think
the most happy way to terminate all duels would
be for enc to be killed and the other hnng
Year: 1860

QUESTIONS For WlFE.-Do you remember
what your feelings Immediately after you
had spoken he first unkind word to- your husband?
Did you not feel ashamed and grieved, and yet
too proud to dmt it That was, is, and will
be, your evil genus! 1t is the tempter which
labors necessarily to destroy your peace, which
cheats you with evil delusion that your hus-
band deserved your anger when he really most
required your love It is the hitch feeds
on those unspeakable emotions you felt the
first pressure of his hand and lip. Never forget
the manner in which the duties ofthat calling can
alone be fulfilled. 1fyour husband is hasy. your
example of patience will chide we'll AS teach him.
Your violence may ALLEVIATE his heart, and " our
neglect 1mpel him to desperation. Your soothing
will redeem him-your softness snb1ue him-and
the good natured twinkle of those eyes, now fill
ing beautifully with priceless tears, will make him
all your own.
Year: 1860




From the Belfast (Ie.) Agc.1


If more evidence were wanting to prove
the essential barbarism of slnvery, three of
our Belfast mechanics who have just ar
rived Mt the North from Texas, having
barely escaped with their lives, can give
the testimony. One of them has just ar
rived here, and the others are on their way.
They were at work at Cherry Hill, Texas,
at house carpenter work, pursuing their
business peaceably and quietly, avoiding
all possible occasions for giving offence
either by word or deed to the shareholders.
Willie at work one day a few weeks since,
shingling building, they were interrupt
ed by several armed ru6ians, who told
them they were wanted up town. They
dropped their tools and obeycd. and were
taken to a grog shop where q large num-
ber were assembled. Here they were kept
from nine o'clock in the morning till four
i'll the afternoon. \ meeting had hceu
held in the meantime and committee
chosen, who told them they must leave
the state forthwith. They demanded to
know the charges against them, protesting
that they had never intcrtered with slavery
or slaves. But they were told they were
northcrners, and their presence would not
Ge tolerated in the state. They then plead
ed for time to settle up their business, al
!
absent, and no settlement could be had til
his return. The committee allowed them
just four days to pack up and get off, noti-
flying them that they would be mobbed if
they were found in the state after that
time had expired. They waited four days,
and their employer did not return. lie
was in debt TO them $500, and but one of
them had Il single dollar in the world to
get home with. On the night of the
fourth day, while they were obed, mob
surrounded the house. They got up and
went out, and were taken into custody
amidst threats and execrations. Fortu-
nately gentleman living near, for whom
they had previously done a small job of
work, hearing the tumult, came down, and
after much persuasion succeeded in pro-
curing their release. He advised them to
leave Immediately that night, which they
did, leaving their wages and all their eff
fects behind. One of them had small
sum of money, and with this they sue
seeced in getting out of the state.
Year: 1860

A Democratic lady writes to MS that we
may kiss her and half dozen Of her
pretty friends if we will support Douglas.
II we were to swallow the Little Giant we
shouldn't have the impudeuce to kiss
lady for six months. Our breath would
smell worse than if we had eatsn raw
onions.-lr rentice.
Year: 1860

LOST HIS NJ MEDICINE-On board the steam
er Webster few days ago, passenger
presented himself 10 the captain, and in
formed him that he had lost a package Of
valuable medicine since he came on board;
that il had been abstTacted from his berth,
and desired to be paid for his loss. In an
swer as TO the description of the lost article
he said it was quart bottle filed with a
mixture of brandy, sugar and the whites OF
eggs ! The Captain said he was sorry for
the gentIeman's loss, aud would have the
medicine returned if found, but the chances
were that it had fallen into The hands OF a
sick man who found it not bad TO take.
Year: 1860

As soon as the prisoner was secured, |
had his trunk taken off and brought in, and
upon overhaning its contents, we found
DISCUSSES of all sorts, and quite a sum of
money, besides watches and jewelry of
much value. / made him assume proper
male attire, and when he stood forth in
propria persona, found that he had not only
used red paint for the blushing beauty of
to-day, but that he had applied more
cadaverous coloring matter for the con-
sumptive individual of yesterday. As he
stood now, he was a lighi-built, intelligent
looking YOUTH of not more than five and
twenty; but with cold blooded expression
upon his marble face, and an evil look in
his dark eyes


We carried him back 10 Lowstone, where
we found The money of the old farmer upon
him, besides other money which had been
lost by different individuals. At first he
told strange stories of himself, but finally,
when he knew the worst must come, he
confessed the whole. He was from London,
and had come into the country on purpose





who had helped him from place TO place.
One OF them had taken him away from the
inn the night before, and the other had
brought him and Sc: him down at the
farmers gate that morning. We made
search for these confederates, but they had
got wind OF their principals arrest and were
not TO be found.


However, we had got the chief sinner,
and had broken up the game. After he
had been found guilty and sentenced, he
seemed to enjoy himself hugely in telling
how he had deceived the good people OF
our county Now he would turn himself
into the old woman who had given the
driver so much trouble about her band box
Then he would be again the meek -browed
minister, who had distributed tracts TO the
passengers, and picked their pockets while
they read Then he would draw himself
up into The little hump backed old man,
who had been lifted into and out of the
coach, and robbed his helpers while they
fixed his cruiches for him. 1t was funny
very-and perhaps we might never have
caught him but for the accident of the fag-
got. That was not so funny for him /; and
doubt if he found much fun in working at
the hard stone-hammering early and late
with an inexorable master over him to
! spur him up when he Jagged.
Year: 1860

OuR DeuH says that when you see a
young man aud woman walking down
street, leaning against each other like par
of badly matched oxen, it is pretty sure
sign they are bent on consolation.
Year: 1860

The Encampment.-It is as true as ANYTHING
can be that the citizens of this free Republic
ENJOY military displays, considered merely as
apaSume but at present something more i'm
portant Is involved in the assembling of a body
OF seven or eight hundred cavalry at the me-
tropoils OF Virginia. The impetus that was
given to the military spirit by the occurrences
at Harper's Ferry has not been suffered TO
3roop, ana we have now, throughout the
State, thorough and complete organization
OF the forces. The land is now overshadowed
with ominous clouds, and none of us can tell
now soon the services of the troops may be
neeueu Hence the experience to be derived
from the establishment of Camp Lee is a con.
slderation of no small importance to the sol.
dlers who participate. We are advised that
the first Res iment will parade one day during
the ehcampment. and we anticipate a week of
excitement commencing on the Sth of Noyem-
ber.
Year: 1860

Wm. ID. Totty-The friends of this upfortu.
nate man have made every effort to avert the
doom now impending. or at all events to post
pone the day of execution. How far they have
succeeded remains to be seen; though as to the
hrst proposition we suppose they have little
hope. A petition has been presented to the
Court of Appeals for a writ of supersedsas, on
the ground that the prisoner is illegally de.
talnedi the question involved in the petition
being the constitutionality of the Court before
which he was tried and convicted. The deci.
sion of the Court has not yet been pro.
nounced, though it may be to-day In the
meantime, no effort is spared to prepare the
mind of the doomed man for the final event
The ministrations usual in such cases are free.
ly bestowed, and it is hoped they will not
prove fruitless.
Year: 1860

Mechanics Institute The interesting exhi-
bitIon at the Institute closes tonight. The
list OF premiums will be read, aud we hope
the attendance will be large. Doubtless many
will avail themselves of the last opportunity
10 visit this pleasant resort. The glass blow :
ers will offer their best prizes the band will
perform their best music; and every thing will
combine TO make the evening agreeable 10 the
throng.
Year: 1860

The Doek-Business is very lively about the
Dock at the present time. A large number OF
vessels arrived yesterday and the day before.
and several were reported at City Point. The
proportion of coal vessels is greater than
ever Anthracite is now selling at about 81
per ton. The arrivals show that the demand
is great, even at the advanced price Those
citizens who secured their supplies in the am
mer saved no small amount of money by
their prudent forethought.
Year: 1860

angc, who took the lead in the revolt of
the Netherlands, the ball passed thro'
the bones in the face, and brought him
to the ground. In the instant that pre-
ceded stupeiaction, he washable 20 form
the notion that tho ceiling Of the room
had fallen and crushed him.


The cannon shot which plunged into
the brain ofCharles VII. did lot pre-
vent him from seizing bis sword by the
hilt The idea ofan attack, and the ne
cessity for defence, was pressed on him
by q blow which we would suppose too
tremendous to leave a interval for
thought. But it by no means follows
Year: 1860

E~-no B. R. HOOD respectfully informs the public
~ that he is still at his old A stand in Clinton where
ROCKAWAYS AND BUGGIES. He is prepared at all times
to execute work with neatness and despatch He supern
tends all his operations person. and guarantees that his
work shall durable neat and cheap any other
establishment in the State.


He is now constantly employed in nufacturing and
plyng his new patent scroll springs, without which
buggy be complete These springs prevent the
unpleasant notion and add but little to the cost of buggy
and of incacuable benefit they completely prevent
upon the other springs which has given rise to
many breakngs All who want an easy riding buggy will
give him a call. ~


May 18th, 1883 A9t
Year: 1860

HUIICE.


WOULD SELL five six hundred of Land off the
L upper part of my Plantation, Cape Fear, adjoining
The Mausby Tract at White Hail. Running from the River
my back line, there is low land cleared, and some
very rich meadow land clear with back lands attached
suitable distance from the River to build for health.
will sell the above property reasonable terms, my
object in selling is that have land than want


CALVIN j. DICKSON.
Oct
Year: 1860

HE PRESIDENT IN FAVOR OF A CONVENTION OF All
THE STATEs-The President begins to talk about dis.
union, and In order to avert that calamity on Satur
DAY expressed an opinion in favor of Convention in
winch all the States to be represented This sug-
geston mas been made in certain other quarters and is
oaeu upon the expectation of several guaranteesone
or winch Is to include distinct recognition of the right
OF State to secede from the Union about which there
seems to be some difference. Among other guarantees
are the repeal OF the State laws interfering with the @
ecutlon OF the fugitive slave law in certain of the free
States, and such recognition of the right of slave
holders to carry their property into the territories as
will enable them to hold them there until the people
come to form State Constitution; distinct provision
against the abolition of slavery in the District of
Columbia, without the consent of Virginia and Marv
land and also pledge that the intersave trade shall
not be arrested.-P Philadelphia Press.


DIR. TYING CENsURED BY THE CHURcHMAN.-The
Churchnan, the organ of the High Church Episcopa-
ilans, has severe article upon Rev. Dr. Tying for hay
ing assisted IN laying the cornerstone of Methodist
chapel, and for having appeared in the pulpit of a
Presbyterian church as participant in the proceedings
OF the Evangelical Alliance 1t uses the following
language:


"The public behavior of the Rev. Dr. Tvng is GROSS


y inconsistent with his obligations as presbyter of the
Church and quite dsgraceu to himself as if it were
intended for the purpose of derding Christianity We
most earnestly and seriously beg to draw the attention
OF the Provisional Bishop of this Diocese to the con-
duct OF one of the presbyters under his charge This


is case in which the Bishop is mperatvey bound to
exercise his Episcopal authority and we trust that Dr.
Potter will at once bring his erratic and unruv pres
byter to an account for his conduct"
Year: 1860

"SoME DAY. is the burden of many a song
that was never done in rhyme Florence Percy
has thus given one of them:
You smooth the tangles from my hair
With gentle touch and tender care,
And count the years ere you shall mark
Bright silver threads among the dark
Smiling the while to hear me say,
"You'll think of this again some day


Some day."
do not scorn the power of Time,
Nor count on years of fadeless prime,
But no white CLEANS will ever shine
Among these heavy locks of mine;
Ay laugh as gaily as you may,
You'll think of this again some day


Some day.
Some day shall not feel as now,
Your soft hands move about my brow;
shall not slight your light commands,
And draw the long braids through my hands
shall be SILENT and obey,
And you-you win not laugh that day


Some dayl
I know how long your loving hands
Will linger with these glossy bands,
When you shall weave my latest crown
Of these thick braidings, long and brown
But you will see no touch of gray
Adown their shining length that day


Some day!
And while your tears are falling hot
Upon the lips which answered not,
You'll take from these one treasured tress,
And leave the rest to silentness;
Remembering that used to say,
s'Youll think of this again some day
"SoME DAY!''
Year: 1860

smLJustice Biglow of the Supreme
Court, in Boston, has given a decision
adverse to the Mrs. Elizabeth Thorndike
suit to recover possession of her child
The Judge not only remanded the boy
to the custody of his father, but forbade
the mother having access to him at
present, on the ground that her inter-
view with him resulted in bad effects.
Year: 1860

OUR PLATFORM.


Resoleed, That righteousness exalteth
a nation, while sin is reproach to any
people.


Exactly our ticket, only We call the
name of the first candidate Lincoln, in
stead of Truth, and of the second Ham
lin, instead of Justice, as the Bugle does.
They mean the same thing, however,
Glad to see the Bugle come out so boldly
for the Chicago nominees. 1t is favor
able symptom of returning reason
Salem Republican.