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Year: 1859

THE FANCY IRON TRADE.-The fancy iron
work of Prussia is noted worldwide for ex-
treme delicacy of finish and beauty of design.
An accident led to the production of these far
famed Berlin iron castings. During the wars
of the first Napoleon the Prussan treasury be-
coming exhausted, an appeal was made to the
people to contribute toward the expense of the
country, and the rich and poor contributed with
pure patriotic feeling-not merely money, but
gold and silver ornaments. To encourage this
it was determined that every one who gave up
gold ornaments for the national cause, should
receive an iron one, in the shape of a cross, in
scribed with the words-"I gave gold for iron."
These crosses Of iron required chains of iron to
suspend them. They were made and the at
tempts of one manufacturer to rival another, led
to the production of those beautiful chains,
bracelets, and other articles of iron, which are
alike remarkable for the delicacy of their work.
manship and the elegance of their design.
Year: 1859

Doursr1o REo1pE.-To cure scandal: Take
of good-nature one ounce; OF the hero Mind
your own business one ounce mix these wltn q
little charity for others, and two or three sprigs
Of keep your tongue between your teeth
Year: 1859

CEssIoN OF THE FEEJEE ARCHIPELAGO TO
ENGLAND.-The most important piece of news
says the Sydney Herald of Dec 2, which has
been made public during the past week, is
that Of the Feejeeon Archipelago having been
ceded to Great Britain. The cesson was
made so long ago as the 18th of September,
but it did not transpire until Thursday last,
several days after the arrival of the John
Wesley, by which vessel the treaty of cession
is reported to have been brought on to sgd.
ney by the Consul, Mr.. Pritchard, en- route
for London. This archipelago is decidedly
the most extensive and valuable in Polynesia
1t contains an estimated area of more than
2000 square miles. Its climate, although
tropical is salubrious-its soil most fertile
Already it produces spontaneously and abun-
dainty many of the most valuable Of the
plants of Commerce. But not hundredth
part of its valuable land is yet under cult
walton,


For cotton country it is peculiarly adap-
ted; and there are over 100000 Feeieeans,
who, if they could once be made to feel GER
tain of enjoying the produce of their labor,
would speedily send forth q large supply OF
this vegetable fleece. The growth of cotton,
and its first preparation as a raw export, re-
quire very little manual labor and no agri-
cultural or mechanical skill. 1t is sngularly
suited therefore to the capacity of such a
people as those islanders Over and over
again, and for years past has the Herald
urged upon the British authorities, imperial
and local, the importance of establishing some
protectorate authority over the Archipelago


in question. 1t is to be hoped that they will
not now suffer it to slip through their fin
gers
Year: 1859

Robberies and villainies of every conceiva
bic kind continue to be so frequent and va
rious throughout the States that they are too
common place, from their very frequency, to
deserve mention in formal letter, of cores
pondence. A late robbery of $4,000, which
occurred few days ago in the county town
of Coshocton county, Ohio, deserves to be
made an exception for the extreme bolduess
of its perpetrators. 1t is doubtless mention
ed in some one of the summaries of tele-
graphic news, now on the way out to San
Francisco, by preceding mail. A person
who communicates an account of the robbie
ry TO Cincinnati paper, says the County
Court had been in session on the day of the
robbery, examining three persons charged
with burglary. Some sixty or seventy wit
nesses from the neighboring villages had been
subpened by the parties accused, and to al
low them to return home the same evening,
the J udge issued an order to the Treasurer
to pay them their atte dance, wlich requir-
ed the attention of the Treasurer in his office
until ten o'clock at night, about which time
a man entered and asked concerning the taxes
on a certain piece of property in the town of
Newcastle. Mr. Thatcher turned about to
consult his records, when the man threw over
his head large shawl which was a signal
for two accomplices in waiting outside, who
rushed in and first gagging the Treasurer
afterwards bound him hand and foot. The
keys were then removed from his pocket
the safe opened, and the above sum carried
off. Mr.. Thatcher was pinioned in a most
inhuman but etfectual manner, and thrown
into a box in one corner of the room, where
he laid in the most excruciating agony for
period Of eight hours When found, he was
nearly exhausted, his head lying in pool of
blood, which had, from the effects of the gag
flowed in great streams from his mouth and
nostrils.


A reward of S5.OOO-for the apprehension
of the robbers, and vigiant search for
them by the officers of the law. have failed
so far to elicit any trace of the Offenders
ST, Louis cor. Bulletin.
Year: 1859

The Princess AND THE PHYsIcIAN-Few
ring the Autumn of IS can fail to remem-
Der the violent illness Of the beautiful Prin
cess c., which suddenly withdrew from
the brilliant social circles of that city their
fairest ornament The means by which that
illustrious lady was restored to health, when
given over by all the faculty in Rome, is not
however so generally known. She owes her
life, and is ever prompt to acknowledge the
obligation, to the most distinguished physi-
clan of the age, Dr. Thomas Holloway
That extraordinary man happened to arrive
in the "Seven-hilled City" just at the crisis Of
her disorder, and was Immediately summon
ed to her palace. lie found the Princess in
sad condition. During an evening drive
through the Campagna she had been smitten
by the fearful malaria which sometimes arises
in poisonous clouds from the adjacent marsh
es The consequence was violent bilious
attack, terminating in jaundice. The lovely
face which had dazzled all eyes, and eclipsed
all rivalry at ball and banquet was yellow
as saffron, and the eyes which had kindled
love and admiration in a thousand hearts were
duller than lead. In feeble voice she in
quired of the doctor what could be done for
her, at the same time protesting that if the
hue that now tinged her skin were to remain
after her recovery she would rather die than
live. Smiling OF the pardonable vanity Of
one whose queenly beauty was the theme of
every traveller who visited Rome, he told her
cheerfully that her life and her loveiness
were both safe. His prediction proved true
Under the influence of his irresistible Pills,
the yellow suffusion began to pass off and
day by day, like a star bursting through a
cloud, her beauty was re.developed. With
in six weeks it was announced that the Prin-
cess would soon gladden. the eyes of her ad-
mirers at an evening festival to take place at
her chateau at Tivoli in honor of her recove-
ry. 1t may well be supposed that the Prin-
cess would willingly have displayed her
gratitude on a magnificent scale, but this DR..
II. would not permit. He refused to receive
anything save a mere souvenir and she pre-
sented him with a most appropriate one 1t
was double miniature, set in emeralds and
diomonds, one case representing the Princess
as she lay upon her sick bed, despoiled by
disease of all her charms, and the other con-
tanning her likeness as she appeared at the
fete in the full bloom of restored health and
beauty. The memento was accompanied by
note in which were these words, "Whenev-
er you look at the two pictures, imagine, if
you can, my boundless gratitude" 1t may
well be supposed that DR.. Holloway treasures
this delicate tribute to his skill, among his
choicest sovvenirs.-"Courie Del PopuLo,'
Rome.
Year: 1859

One very striking popularity arising from
the fatalism of the Moslem religion is the to -
tai disregard Of precaution against epidemi-
cal or contagious diseases which characterize
its strict followers. They do not believe that
the will of God can be eluded by any effort
on their part, therefore they go fearlessly
among their plague-stricken friends and
neighbors.


1t is we'll to possess quiet fortitude under
Affections which cannot be Stunned; but
there has doubtless much evil and death
arisen among the Orientals from their blind
and obstinate devotion to their ideas of an
inexorable fate.


s'As a mans belief is so is he" and the
Musselmen are as unalterably obstinate as
the fate in which they believe. They even
90 SO far in their disregard for danger as to
pitch their tents and assemble for festivals
upon the very grounds in which the dead of
the plague are being buried night and day.
Swings are hung, and the shouts and laugh
ter Of children at their play, minge with
the frightful howls of the clourners for the
constantly arriving dead


The thought of such a scene is terrible to
one born and nurtured in Christian land !;
but the eyes of many such have looked, with
pain, on the reality


The calm-faced Moslem would look with
supreme contempt upon our timorous habits
respecting the prevention of the spread of
smallpox, cholera, or plague


But, stole that he is he is as far from the
true medium of prudence and proper caution
as we. He acts from principle, howeyer-we
are too apt to act from impulse, and to take
counsel of our fears The Moslem will not
even pray for the plague to cease until after
it has ragged about him for long time. No,
not even though among its victims are num-
bered the dearest treasures of his heart; and
when he thinks it will do to interfere in the
matter at all he only asks that it may go ain
to another city" Ceasoning, probably, that
the will of Allah is pretty fully done in his
own.


A traveller in the East. having passed from
Cairo, where the pestilence was raging in its
utmost fury, to the vicinity of the Pyramids,
became a guest of grave and venerable Os-
mani His host asked Of the progress of the
dreadful scourge in Cairo. Full information
was given; for the traveller knew well that
the story which would have shut half the
doors of Christendom against him, would
harm him not in the dwelling of the Moslem
And his confidence was well placed, for the
noble and fearless old man, who, knowing
the feelings of Europeans in this respect had
carefully refrained from touching his guest
until it became plain that the person in dan
ger of contagion was himself if either, then
laid his hand gently upon the arm Of the
stranger, and bade him rest assured that he
was as welcome to the shelter of the MOslem's
roof, as if he had never been in q town or
city smitten by the plague.
Year: 1859

BEAUTIFUL PHENoMENoN-On Wednes
day night of last week, at half past eleven
o'clock, we had the pleasure of witnessing
phenomenon, which, although we were aware
it existed, we never saw before-a lunar
rainbow. The moon, then nearly a half
'moon, was about half an hour high. 1t was
shining brightly, and the stars, all plainly
visible, but somewhat mellowed by very soft
eloud'-distant drops of rain were falling in
quick succession. 1t occurred to us that un-
der such circumstances rainbow must be
visible, and we turned our eyes eastward to
see it. We never beheld q more distinct and
perfect arch In the heavens The colors were
not of that vivid texture produced by the
suns rays, but very soft and family exhibit
ing the prismatic colors. 1t was perfect
however. extending, without any diminution
from one extreme end to the other, as dis
tinctly portrayed as if it had been painted
on canvass, the sole object of the painter be-
ing to produce, rather perfect arch than
rainbow.-Petalumas Journal.
Year: 1859

Over the northern States and especially over their cities, dark cloud is lowering. Should they succeed in crippling the south, upon whose products the greater part of their prosperity depends, the result would be to close their factories, bankrupt their importing firms and destroy their com merce. Independent of this, there is a spirit of agrarianism abroad among them that will, some day, consume much that is valuable. The result is that labor starves. yet is unwilling to be employed Domes tic labor in the families of the north is diff ficult to procure, yet thousands are unem. ployed. The employers refuse to give any. thing bnt scanty wages, and the employees prefer short life of vice to a long, finger. ing one of ill requited labor to wind up with death in hospital Society is de- moralized the most foul and corrupt isms flourish like willows by the water-courses and worse than all there is growing an- tagonism between the rich and the poor The fanatics who are waring upon the south will find to their cost, ere long, that the white slaves of the north are mere to bo dreaded by them, than the black slaves here are to be feared by us. When mobs of hun. gry men and women are sacking and pilag- ing, demanding food and fuel, and initiating the Parisians of the first revolution they may learn that charity should begin at home as a matter of policy. The growing agrarian- ism, the breaking up of all ties, the de- moralization of society at the north will all produce their bitter fruits. Whether the present winter will witness one of these outbreaks, will depend good deal on the severity of the season. Fortunately, bread stuffs are yet low priced and there is no commercial panic. But the people of the north slumber upon volcano. Its pent up fires will some day burst forth when they will find it necessary to hang their John Browns at home
Year: 1859

In another column will be found call made by many of our prominent citizens, for railroad convention. We appeal to every public spirited citizen to come for ward and participate in the meeting to be held on Thursday.

 It is unnecessary for us to urge the i'm portance of pushing forward the great cause. The cause of railroads is the cause of all.

 The Memphis and Little Rock railroad is now in condition that places its com pletion beyond doubt It is oAlya qeus- tion of time. Let us hasten the glorious day when our city will be brought in daily communication with the balance of the country. With this railroad will come the telegraph. With both will come popula- tion, and in a few years we have every reason to hope we will witness the erection here of foundries, manufactures, and on every hill top of our beautiful city, evidences of increasing wealth and prosperity.

 0 PiN"iuOhe oi tne talrO anu ui'oii railroad, Mir. Brayman, is now on a visit to Europe, to make negotiations for the building of that road. There is every req son to believe he will succeed.

 These two lines are but the first divisions of the road to southern and western Arkan- sas. Their interest is identified with ours, and as south Arkansas will aid north Ar kansas in the Cairo and Fulton road, so will western Arkansas aid eastern Arkansas in the completion of the Memphis road.

 The railroad spirit is becoming aroused along the line of the railroad, projected from Napoleon to Little Rock. There is strong probability that Doct J John A. Jordan will be called to the presidency of that enter prise, and from his known character fol energy and good management, confidence will be established in its success. If so, iu few years we may have the consolation ot witnessing another great work completed All these works directly interest every citi zen of Arkansas, as well as the citizens o this city. It then behooves us to respond to this feeling which is every where on the increase in onr State.

 Little Rock has no voice in the directory of the Memphis and Little Rock road There is no need of argument to show that she should have Our citizens must take stock sufficient to give us hearing in the bead. Our city, county bonds and private funds have been invested in it. The legis- lature gave our lands to the road. We have men of intelligence and ability and we should insist on their being placed in the directory, to look after and aid in the faith ful application of these donations and in vestments, and not leave it entirely to strangers and nonresidents of our State.

 Mir. Robinson is making a hard struggle to complete the road. Let us give him, in every possible way, to use the plough mans phrase, 'God speed.'
Year: 1859

runaway negroes and for the improvement of the people of each nation in agriculture, manufactures and the domestic arts.

 The Times has an able article concerning the approaching election, railroads and the proper policy to be pursued. But few will dissent from the positions laid down and spirit of the article with one exception. In the course of his remarks the editor says:

 6 The State can afford the aid, and by iudcious fnanciering, sine can renew her bonds, and borrow msaey to build the roads within her limits. This is platform, and in selection for Governor, we shall look for a man who will stand upon it."

 If the object is to set the State back twenty years, to crush out all hope of prog ress and to utterly destroy every contem- plated improvement in Arkansas, the most effectual way is to renew her bonds. By so doing, the lands mortgaged for their redemption will be released and State be- come liable With four millions or more to pay, to be wruns from the people it will be madness to talk of State credit No, Mr. Wheeler;-let the Real Estate Bank bonds be paid with the assets of that bank and the State relieved from that burden. Resist all attempts to renew the bonds, to fltad the debt, or ia any way, shape, or form, to make the State or rather the tax. payers responsible. This done and the bonds of the State Bank put in a train for payment and in few years Arkansas will be freed from her old debt. Pursue this policy, and let the world see that we can and will pay all just debts and the credit of our State, backed by our growing resour- ces, will be unlimited All reasonable projects sustained by the State can be carried out and projected railroads built, aided by the fostering care of our govern ment. Let the old bonds stay as they are with all their securities and pledges and, in stead of renewing them, cause them to be paid off. There are ample means to do it. This done let the State take stock to the amount of twenty millions of dollars, if necessary, in railroads Garry out the ] democratic policy of the last seven years, let Arkansas get rid of this incubus and there is no setting limit to her future greatness Renew those bonds. or otherwise make the State alone responsible for their payment and you drive the legislature to taxation of not less than two per centum per annum or to repudiation. In either alternative inter- nal improvements and all things else would languish and suffer- Whenever one of these bonds is received by the State let it come in cancelled and fully satisfied as can easily be done, and not have new bonds issued by the State, which the people will have to pay or utterly repudiate. Are we not right, Mr. Times? It seems to us that every man who is in favor of railroads or other Improvements, should insist on the banks paying their own debts as far as the assets extend and leave the State free to aid all these enterprises.
Year: 1859

MR EpIToR: I see in the last number of the Old Line Democrat, call IS made upon Granville McPherson, to consent to run for the city council. l think this would be an excellent selection, and hope Mir. NJ. will consent to serve if elected. In addition to this, I will suggest the naneo of R. s. Yerkes as another suitable person for the same posi- ton. as he will represent the interest of the entire city, (and particularly the south western portion, which needs good repre- sentative) with as much energy and ability as any man that could be selected.

 A VOTER.
Year: 1859

RIVER, WEATHER, ETc-The river con. tinues in good boating stage, and is full of steamers. On Monday we had a stormy day, during which there was fall of snow of two or three inches in depth. Yesterday the sun shown out quite warmly and melt cd the greater part of our heecy visitor.
Year: 1859

SALE OF LANDS FOR NoN-PAYMENT OF TAxEs.-The list of lands to be sold is unusually large this year. We intended to make some remarks concerning the for feture of these lands and the probable title to be acquired by the purchaser, but have not time this week.
Year: 1859

THE PARAGON BURNER.-This new burn CT to coal-oil lamps is so arranged as to ad- init more air or oxygen to the flame. The advantage is an increase of light, but so far as our experience has gone, a correspond ing greater consumption of oil.
Year: 1859

H Spare moments are the gold dust of time. Of all the portions of our life, spare moments are the most fruitful in good or evil. They are the gaps through which temptations find the easiest access to the soul.
Year: 1859



 ES We see, by late number of the Helena Note Book, that an abolitionist is Tn jail at that place. He attempted to de- coy two negroes, one a woman whom he promised to marry when he got her to free State. These fellows oftener take the slaves southward and sell them. It is wrong time for such gentry to visit the south. Even drummers for northern houses have hard time of it, especially if they give utterance to their abolition sentiments In some instances, perhaps, injustice has been done to strangers and those in the slave-holding States on matters of business. If northern firms have occasion to send drummers or collecting clerks to the south at thls Juncture, they should be careful to send prudent men, or democrats, who have no sympathies with the black republican party. So too, of the benevolent societies. No matter how free their travelling agents may be from wishing to interfere with the institutions here, the people are suspicious of all book peddlers and tract distributors A man of fine feelings would not choose the present time to urge the claims of his society upon the people. Let them wait, or Ii the books must be peidled or tracts distributed, let it be done by southern men who are known in the scenes of their labors.
Year: 1859

T

 SIR: Although vengeance is not mine, confess that l do feel grateful 10 hear that you were stopped in your fiendish career at Harper's Ferry. With the loss of your two sons you can now appreciate my dis tress in Kansas, when you then and there entered my house at midnight and arrested my husband and two boys and took them out of the yard and in cold blood shot them dead in my hearing.

 You can't say you did it to free our slaves. We had none and never expected to own one. It has only made me poor disconsolate widow, with helpless children. While feel for your folly, I do hope and trust you will get your reward. Oh! how 1t pained my heart to hear the dying groans ofmy husband and children. fthis scrawl gives you any consolation you are welcome to it. MAHALA DOYLE.

 N. B. My son John Doyle, whose life begged of you is now grown up, and IS very desirous to be in Charlestown on the day of your execution, and would certainly be there if his means would premit 1t. M. DOYLE.