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Year: 1859

SINGULAR CAsE.-Yesterday a neatly
dressed and singularly beautiful woman
was observed on High street leading a
large Newfoundland dog, which she would
occasionally stop and caress in the most
affectonate manner, all the time address,
ing the animal in loud tone Of voice.
Through the streets she went, regardless
of the staring crowd, until she reached
the depot, where her singular conduct at
tracted the attention of an officer, and it
was soon found that the unfortunate wo-
man was insane. She was conveyed to
the County Infrmary for safe Keeping
She says her name is Emily Buchanan.
and that she is from Syracuse, New York.
The dog she had in her possession SEEM
ed concious OF the arrangement of his
mistress, and would frequently stop and
look anxiously and pitifuIly into her face
as if perplexed with her unnatural appear.
ance and actions. His canine sagacity
doubtless suggested her helpless condl-
ton, and he watched her throughout with
Jealous care Ohio Statesman,
Year: 1859

"DIvINE truth Is infinite, and can mover be
exhausted. The wisost of US arc but chill
dren our viows are very dim and narrow
and even whore we discern the truth, how
faint Is its practical impressions r-ChGs.
Hing.
Year: 1859

The Cambridge, Mass, Chronicle says


An honest hearted Catholic called upon
a member of the School Committee recent
ly, to prefer charges against the Cambridge
School syst EN-, as possessing heretical ten
dencies. The Committeeman, member of
the clerical profession by the way, blandly
desired his visitor to be seated, and place
his charge in due form. This process oc-
cupied about an hour, during which the
respective merits of the Douey and King
James version of the holy scriptures were
duly canvassed. The principal point of OBJ
lection brought forward by the parent was
this: that his boy was obliged to repeat
daily in school. '0n these two command
ments hang all the law and the prophets.
1t was deadly sin to say that all the holy
prophets were to be hung. All the logic
and acumen of the School Committeeman
were of no avail in changing the views of
the visitor, who finally left, agreeing to let
this boy remain in school, but each night
he should require him to pray that the
Holy Virgin would protect him from the
heresy of the Protestants.
Year: 1859

Ihey were living IN Richmond street up


to the time of the tragedy which has re-


vived the whole history of this signal per-


son. Harry Stokes appeared latterly to be


falling into decayed circumstances, and the


fear of poverty is believed to have induced


him to commit suicide. On Friday eve
ming the deceased went to the Swan public


house, PendletOn, and after drinking four
glasses of ale, he left for the purpose of
proceeding. as he stated, to Throstle Nest.
In the morning hat was found on the top
of the water in the sluice of the river Ir-
we'll, Mode Wheel, and on examination
the body of a man was found standing up
right in the water At the inquest before
Mr.. Coroner Rutter, on Saturday, the body
was identified as that of Harry Stokes,
the well-known master-bricksettcr of Sal
ford; and it would probably have been bur-
led in its clothes as it was, and the secret
of the poor, courageous, hard working Har-
riet Stokes would thus have been buried
with her, had not enc of the jury been ac-
quainted with a portion of his history
He mentioned his suspicion that the de-
ceased was woman and not man, and
two women who were sent by the Coroner
to solve the mystery returned tittering into
the Court with the information that, true
enough, the body in the mans clothes was
that of a perfect woman, and no man. She
was very full-breastcd. but the shape of
her wOmanly make was distorted by broad
strap which buckled round her body under
the arms.


There is something of grandeur after
all in the character of that strange woman.
She has left mementOes of her industry and
skill all over Manchester, and in many
places in Stafford. She was very clever in
the erection of tall chimneys, and some of
the highest in Manchester have been Who'll
ly or partially constructed under her su-
perintendence; she has built churches, chap
els, and extensive blocks of dwelling houses.
In the days of the Chartist riots she was
sworn as a special constable, and was made
captain of her company. Her industry and
skill at one time placed her in very COM
Portable circumstances, and there are per-
sons who are now esteemed among the fore
most men in Manchester, who have been
at the roaring suppers given by
Harry Stokes
Year: 1859

Loi an eagle is caught, they have Gagged, they


have bound him.


sweep of his wings;
But despite the strong chains, and the guards


that surround him,
His clear voice, like the blast of a trumpet,


still sings.
They may soil his dark plumage. but ne 'er can
imprison,
The pure soul that has battled for freedom
so long.
They will waken to find that the bird has
arisen,
They will tremble to hear the clear notes of
his song.
All his voice was but low in his nest on the
mountain,
Yet though now he is Gagged, it sings out
loud and clear,
1t sings out like the burst of an unfettered
fountain,
Like the soar of a tempest it strikes on the
ear.
And his song will be heard even down through
the ages;
They may pour out his blood, but twill cry
from the sod
And when history writes it, twill read from
her pages,
That resistance to tyrants, is obedience to
God"
Year: 1859

A writer in the Homestead gives an ar
ticle on this subject, in which he argues
very cOnclusively that ''costiveness and its
accompanying evils are the main causes of
destroying their young-and proper food is
the preventative and cure" He says, and
the fact is patent to thousands of pig rails
ers, that sows never eat their pigs when
running at large, with plenty of green food
as in autumn, but with hardly any excep-
ton, sows ittering early in the spring are
troubled with costiveness, often very severe
ly. This causes extreme restlessness, Of
ten almost frenzy, and the pains of labor
increase it until they destroy their young
or any other living thing within their pow
er. ''Green food is the cure" If sows
are confined in pens at any season, and
especially in early spring, they should have
daily supply Of green food for some weeks
before littering. Potatoes. sugar beets,
carrots, parsnips, and such like, are excel
lent-and half peck per day is amply suf-
fcient. If no roots are to be had, sulphur
"a table spoonful two or three times a
week-may be given in their usual food,
and charcoal is beneficial. Sows should
not be moved about from pen to pen at this
time, as it disturbs and irritates them
they should be put by themselves at least
month before littering, and used at all
times with kindness and due attention to
their comfort. Corn cob meal, or corn un-
ground, is bad food alone for sows heavy
with young. Sour milk, kitchen slop and
vegetable food should be given with it, and
for all swine it is to be preferred. In
summer, with good clover pasture, pigs will
do well without grain, and every farmer
should provide a proper pasture for his
swine. We have before stated that sows
could be prevented from destroying their
young, by giving them rum sufficient to
make them tipsy after littering The pre-
ventive of green food would be far better
for the animal, as well as of permanent
benefit. Sometimes sows refuse to own
their young acting perfectly Indifferent to
their welfare. We have found this readily
overcome by holding the SOW, and allowing
the pigs to suck once-after which she gave
no further trouble.
Year: 1859

'Heroism materialized,' is capital def
milton of grit, and with that commenced his
recent lecture on the subject. In brief
report in the Courier we read: 'Of the va
rious types of this grain of character he
gave the numerous illustrations, speaking
of that which, slashing through all propri-
ety. and telling only plain and honest
truth, was termed impOlite and ungenteel,
of that which became at once great social
power. As to the Importance of this quail
ity in the business relations of life, he af-
firmed that the perfection of the trait in
this field was to be found in the power of
saying no! under any and all circumstan-
ees. The iron-like tenacity of the man of
grit holds on to the successful end. Inre-
gard to public life and the Importance of
this quality in politics, it was well known
that backbone without brains was stronger
than brains without backbone, and the
motto of political life-instead of being
either measures. not men, or men, net
measures-should be measures IN men


in speaking of John C Calhoun. he ex-
pressed the belief that that eminent states
man had stamped his individual mind upon
the policy of our government more definite
ly than any man since Hamilton. He was
man whose audacity walked abreast with
bis genius. He was ever ready to meet
opponents in argument, and effected rev.
Olution in the mind of the South as remark
able as it was beneficial The speaker
thus proceeded at considerable length in
his high and eloquent estimate of grit, as
exhibited in all positions and conditions of
life, and throughout commanded the close
attention and interest of his auditors
Year: 1859

The New York correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury says:


Il saw the venerable Peter Farley Good
rich in Wall street to-day, leaning on the
arm of his son, "Dick Tinto" Goodrich.-
The old man is fading and failing fast
He wore his spectacles, and had hand
kerchief around his throat His step was
unsteady, and was satisfied that the pop
ular author who has delighted 50 many
hearts ana homes, and given to the schools
so many pleasant and useful books, cannot
long remain among US 1t is very rarely
nowadays that the old man leaves his qui-
ct home in Connecticut to make visit to
New York"
Year: 1859

A WORD TO BoYs.-YOu were made to
be kind and generous If there is a boy at
school who has a club foot, don't let
him know you ever saw it. If there is
boy with ragged cloths, don't talk about
rags in his hearing. If there is lame boy
assign him to some part of the game which
does not require running. If there is a
hungry one, give him part of your dinner.
If there is dull one. help him to get his
lesson. If larger or stronger boy has in
jured you, forgive him, and request the
teacher not to punish him. All the school
will show by their countenances, how much
better it is to have great soul than a
great fist.
Year: 1859

MATHEMATICAL IDEA OF HoSoE.-A
graduate of a certain college gave another
the lie, and a challenge followed. The
mathematical tutor of the college heard of
the dispute, and sent for the youth, who
told him he must fight. why? inquired
the mathematician. He gave me the lie. ,
Very well-let him prove it. If he proves
it, you did lie; and if he does not prove it,
he lies. Why should you shoot one anoth-
er? Let him prove it
Year: 1859

Lay thy hand on this heart ofmine, little dear
How it knocks in the little ehamber-Hearl


A carpenter dwells there, and wicked is he


Hes busily making coffin for me.
He hammers and knocks by day and by night
And long has he put my slumbers to fight.


OH master carpenter, hasten and cease,
That may be quiet and sleep in peace.
Year: 1859

Whether he is innocent, or whether
he is guilty, it is not in human power
to tell. So certain, however, in my
arrogance, did I feel of his evil mind,
that when I read in paper of their
being about to hang an Italian foreign
er at this place for the murder Of a
man in his sleep, l came here at once
to satisfy myself-in hope rather than
IN fear, I am ashamed to say, that this
tourfold dream would be found to have
foundation. Pity for the soul of yon
poor wretch, however, soon touched
my heart, even before / saw him; and
when [ looked upon these awful Inca
ments, as he was lifted upon the scaf-
old thanked Heaven, from the bot
tom of my heart, that the man was a
stranger, and that our dreams, wonder
full as they were and are, still need un-
raveling.''


Here the story of the sailor ended
and presently he strobe away to the
railroad station of the line which was
to take him home. I have never seen
him since, Or heard any other reference
to this tale, but the circumstances un-
der which I heard it, with all their ter
rible realities Of vice and death, are
not more firmly fixed upon my memory
than are the occurrences which he re-
lated as above; neither do they bear
more distinctly in my own mind, the
impression Of truth.
Year: 1859

IDLE YoUrH.--In his recent charge to the
Grand Jury in Washington City, Judge Craw'
ford, who presided at tho Sickles trial, ad-
dressed himself to subject paramount in i'm
portance, and madc the following remarks:


If the young men, who are to be tho future
men of the country, were brought up with q
more decided home rule, and compelled.
when compulsion was necessary--to devote
themselves to the acquisition Of skill aud
some useful and respectable vocation,
there would be less occupation for
courts and juries. Tho engagements and
habits of the boy will cling to the man, and
upon his education and training under the do
mestic roof will depend his standing and
character, and his usefulness or the reverse in
life.
Year: 1859

horned beast trampling among his sweet
corn. The bars had been either left down,
or knocked down, and a stray COW had got
in. They drove her out and then Niles
went home. Walter saw that the beast had
done considerable damage but he was not
angry, for he had something of more i'm
portance to think Of He went and sat down
beneath an apple tree and pondered.


"Bless me, if he hasn't put the case down
about square.' he said to himself at the end
of some minutes of meditation. "Let me
see," he pursued: There's five shillings for
spirits and two pence for Me-four-a and
two-pence for soda. And that's within the
last three days. Thirteen and -fourpence!-
Is il possible! Over twenty-five pounds a
year. And yet can't afford ten shillngs
for gate, nor guinea that my family may
receive religious instruction for a year,
Walter Gray think you had better turn
ocera new leaf"


And Walter Gray did turn over new
leaf On the very next day he did two
things, thereby astonishing two parties. He
had a new gate made for the entrance to
the garden, and thereby astonished bis wife;
and he refused to "toss up" for the ale, and
thereby astonished crowd Of expectant
thirsty ones For a month he pursued this
course, and by the expiration Of that time
he could fully appreciate the new blessings
that were drawing upon him. He discover
ed that he could afford everything which the
comfort of his family demanded, and in ar
irving at this result he had only to reinquish
those things which he really could not afford.
1t was wonder to him how he could have
been so foolish. When at the end of the
year he had paid his note and had twenty
pounds left, he fel: at first that there must
be some mistake; but when his wife went
over their household expenditure with him,
and showed him that all they had needed
had been bought and paid for, he saw Just
how it was. lie saw that for years he had
been wasting bis substance, and depriving
himself and loved ones of the comforts they
needed-not Intentionally, but through the
strange mistake that leads thousands in the
same course But he did so no more


Sometimes, even now, Walter Gray says
Cant afford it!' and he says it very empha-
tically, too. But it is not when his wife or
children ask for comfort or JOY, nor yet when
the needy poor ask for help and charity y-for
he can we'll afford all that-but it is when
the wild specuator or the loose companion
ask him to engage in some game Of hazard
which may rob himself and family OF their
substance. Then he says-and he repeats
it, if need be-"Cant afford Hf'
Year: 1859


Gold turks in every aim of life,
1t sways the lofty and the lowly,
And shrouds beneath its sable pail
Each aspiration high and holy.
For it we utter earnest prayers,
And solemn vows are made and broken
And beauty barters truth and hope.
And bitter scathing words are spoken,
Gold cannot add one hour to life,
Or buy loves holiest caresses
1t cannot stay the silver streak
Time blends with beauty's auburn tresses.
1t cannot bring the loved one back,
So rudely torn from our embraces
1t cannot smooth the wrinkled brow,
Scored deep with griefs relentless traces.
Gold cannot bring youths ruddy glow
Back to the cheek of fading beauty;
1t cannot hush the still small voice
That hints of long neglected duty.
1t cannot heal broken heart, row ;
Throbbing with some unburthened sor-
For words that wiring the soul to-day,
Gold cannot bring relief tomorrow.
Then let us spurn the glittering bribe.
Nor breathe for it one sigh of SORROW;
Gold can at last but gild the bier,
Or buy the pail that want must borrow.
The lowliest heart in all the land
Is rich beyond all golden treasure,
If truth and virtue, hand in hand,
Have been through life its rule and


measure.
Year: 1859

AZ Ihe Aurora Borealis Of the Gazette is az
unhappy in his argument on the usery ques-
tion a. he was in his endeavors TO ring in the
ioool business in this campaign. He gets hold
Of the on exploded "Bushol Argument" and
snuRs himself away in Il, but his ears stick
out. Did II ever ocur to him that money is the
measure Of value, the same as the bushel is the
measure by which wheat, corn. oats aud other
commodities are measured, and their value in
money deiermined7 Money has no intrinsic
value of its own--ouly that which is given e
by law The contents Of the bushcl, OF the
quantity 10 cubic inches it must hold. is also
determined by law. The law does not say TO
this man--"yOu can measure with Busbel Of
such size and to an other some other size !"
but the exact dimensions are given, and all
must conform TO IL caa cur friend enlighten
the public how mopey is more valuable in the
hands Of the useref flan It is in hands Of those
who demand only ffhe legal rates Of interest ?
viii one hundred Dollars borrowed from the
money shark At fvefa seven per cent month
buy more than One Huudred Dollars borrowed
at six or eight per cent per annum from bunk7
Why should men sif they deserve TINT name)
without either couaience or mercy be allowed
TO prey on the necessities Of the community
These are questionswhoso importance outweigh
all the dust attempted TO be thrown upon the
money issue,
Year: 1859




GJ'We felt pretty confident that some one
would be found to prevail upon our Sd street
contemporary to keep as much as possible Of
himself in his shell, and we were not disap
pointed. That he would "wrIggle," and make
snoots" at us in the act Of withdrawal was to be
expected that he would slightly show his -
teeth we felt sure; these exh ibitions were nat
ural, and 1t is reasonable that he be ipduleed
in them. He who tramples upon a worm in
very wantonness will not object to its turning
up" and offering such other evidences of its
disagreeable position as it is capable. We have
hope now that when new hide grows upon
the fellow it will be thicker, in order to com
peusate somewhat for the poor quality of mate
rial which is to be found inside. and which ID
constantly finding its way TO the surface.
Year: 1859

BALL OF THE MONTGOMERY GuARD.-On
Thursday night of this week, the Montgom-
cry Guard give their I'd annual ball at Nix.
on's Hall, corner of st Clair and lst st.
The balls given by this company havo all
ways had the reputation of being tip,top
and they have ever managed to keep excel
lent order, Arrangements have been made
to have the coming entertainment eclipse
any previous one given. We feel sure the
Guard will come up to the mark, and we
hope they and their numerous guests will
enjoy themselves vastly. We will be there
TO see.
Year: 1859

sS-The Public Schools of this city OPEN
cd this morning, and we learn that the at,
tendance was large, although it indicates
that quite number Of scholars are absent
This is probably owing to the attractions Of
fered by the Horse Fair, which will be held
here during the week We are Of decided
opinion that the Schools will be the better
place for the boys, and we appeal to all
rightminded parents, and guardians Of boys
20 see that those under their charge attend
the schools. We could give many impOr-
tant reasons for making this appeal, but we
hope that a moments reflection will have
the effect of determining those to whom this
is addressed to follow the suggestion we
make with the purest motives.
Year: 1859

USPoRTuSATE--This forenoon when the
noble pacing mare belonging to Mr.. VIM,
Slower was being taken around the track at
tho Fair Grounds, the driver of beer wa.
gon suddenly backed upon the track from
the side of a shed the mare being under
full headway ran against the wagon, graz
ring it, aud the sulky striking fairly was up
set and the driver thrown ont Tho mare
then suddenly wheeled, and ran through
two shanties, and was only stopped when
struggling through the third We learn
that the noble animal was severely injured
What was that beer wagon doing on the
track2
Year: 1859

EDIToRs GENEsEE FARMER:-Tbere
is no question, in my mind, that drilling
in seed wheat is on all soils better than
broadcast sowing. So much greater a
proportion Of the seed is likely to ger
inmate, that a much less quantity of
grain is required to SOW an acre. The
use Of a drill also saves all the labor Of
narrowing whero the soil is we'll pre-
pared before hand. In fact it is better
not to harrow the land after drilling in
the wheat as the slight ridges left by
the drill are gradually crumbled down
by the rain and frost, and form a pro-
tectiye covering to the young and ten
der plants in autumn and winter.


But every farmer cannot afford to buy
so expensive an article as a drill-ma-
chine, and some soils are too stony and
cloddy to allow Of its use. Others again
are of a light sandy description. On
such soils, broadcast sowing answers
very well, if followed by the roller to
crush the clods or render light soil
more compact and prevent its washing
by heavy rains But on all we'll pre-
pared loans, it is of no advantage to
use the roller, the frosts of winter per-
forming the operation more gradually
and benefoially; and on such soils the
roller is of most benefit when used in
the spring; it then congresses the roots
of the plant into the soil, after the dis
integrating effects of the frosts are over.
Wheat grown on a loamy soil, the sur
face of which is left very smooth and
compact in the fall, is liable to be win
tor-killed by being heaved out in the
winter and early spring by the frost,
which on a more ridgy and uneven sur
face breaks down and crumbles the pro-
jecting soil. But on sandy soils, how
ever compact they may be, who ever
heard of wheat being winter Killed.
The surface moisture that falls on such
soils is too quickly absorbed for the
frost to have time to produce any evil
effect. A. B.


Charlottesville, G. w.
Year: 1859

SoUTH CAROLINA BECOMING AFRI-
CANIzEp.-The State of South Carolina
is now having q census taken which will,
by it's revelations, throw light upon tho
question in regard to the utility Of re-
opening the African Slave Trade We
see it stated that In seventeen parishes,
there is a decrease IN the white popula-
ton Of over 5000 since 1855, while the
blacks, during the same period, havo
largely increased In number At this
rate the entire State will exhibit a dim
mutton Of whites amounting to twelve
or fifteen thousandi aud the Palmetto
State is in a fair way TO become Afri-
canized, without the further introduo-
ton Of negroes from the parent stock
National Era
Year: 1859

KINDNESS IN LITTLE THINGs.-The
sunshine of life is made up Of very lit
tie beams, that are bright all the time.
In the nursery, on the playground, and
in the school, there is room all the time
for little acts of kindness, that cost moth
ing, but are worth more than gold or
silver. To give up something, where
giving up will prevent uDhappiness; to
yield, when persisting will chafe and
fret others; to so q little around, rather
than come against another to take an
i'll word or a cross look quietly rather
than resent OF return it-these are the
ways in which clouds and storms are
kept off, and pleasant and steady sun
shine secured even in very humble
homes, and among very poor people, as
we'll as in families of higher stations.