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Year: 1860

Fort SMITH, Oct. 4-Gilman alias
Owen, was hung at this place for stealing.
He was arrested some weeks since and an
effort was made to hang him, during viii, b
he broke away from the rope, and was slot
and severely wounded while in the &C, of
escaping. He was taken to the county Jail
at Greenwood, where he escaped last night.
To facilitate his fight he stole another
horse, but was re-taken this morning and
returned to this place, when summary
punishment was again determined on, he
was led to tree with the fatal moose ad-
tasted around his neck.


Seeing no hope of escape, be confessed bis
guilt, manifested contrition for his past
deeds, and sought forgiveness at the Throne
of Mercy in feeling prayer, and earnestly
called upon those present to be admonished
by the example before them. He was then
hung up, and the tragedy was concluded.
Year: 1860

Scientific men and others who have thoroughly
tested the merits of the Vesper Gas or Air Light
pronounce il the best and cheapest light now known
Numberless testimonials are being received daily
from ali quarters youching for the excellence of this
Light, few OF which are gwen below.
Year: 1860

Snow There was q slight fall Of
spow in this region yestsrdsy-some time ear
lier than than We have known it to come 10
fore. The weather wise cay look cut for long,
hard winter. Well, the lsa.t thing We can do
10 to get ready for il.
Year: 1860

The newspaper" said Sir Edward Bulwer Lyt-
ton-and he knows something of il, Stree he has
WORKED IN the SGncfuJn, though like many lions of
literature, he found the editorial chair not so easy
as the library one, and resigned the one quickly
Ior the other" the newspaper" he says, " is the
chronicle OF civilization the common reservoir into
which every stream pours its living waters, and ut
which every man can come and drink. 1t is the
newspaper which gives liberty practical life its
perpetual vigilance, its unwearying activity the
newspaper isa daily and sleepless watchman, which
reports to you every danger which menaces the in
stItutlOns OF your country, and its interests at
home and abroad. The newspaper informs legis-
latIon OF the public opinion, and il informs the
people of the acts of the legislature thus keeping
up that constant sympathy and good understand
ing between the people and legislators which con-
duces to the maintenance Of order, and prevents
the stern necessity of revolution. The newspaper
Is a law-bOok for the indOlent, sermon for the
thOughtless, library for the poor"


And again, no less a man in the school of let
ters, also an editor and also unequal to the work
the labor of the sanctum-Lamartine-pa bis
tribute TO this no longer fourth ;" but first es-
tate" He says " before this century shall have
run out, journalism will be the whole press, the
whole human thought. Since that prodigious
multiplication art has given to speech, to be null
nPlied thousand fold, yet mankind will write
their book day BY day, hour BY hour, page by page
1"S"'0 "ii -. SP'eau HO'oau III TIE "orid win the
rapidity of light-instantly conceived, instantly
written, instantly understood at the extremites Of
the earth, it will speed from pole to pole. Sud-
den, instant, burning with the fervors of soul
which made it burst forth. it will be the reign of
the human word in all its plentitude il will not
have time to ripen, to accumulate into book
the book will arrive too late the only book DOS
sible from day to day is a newspaper"


Truly, it has become now patent to all, that
while the orator and statesman, the emperor and
republican president, have but the ear of the few
for the while, the newspaper, De TOequeville
says, is the changing and ever exciting reflection
Of scenes of the great drama of real life it has
become g something to all men, and to some men
ALL
Year: 1860

- Scotch dominie's idea of moderation in
the use of that which g. man puts into bis mouth
to steal away his brains " is ludicrous. In long
sermon which he preached against drAm-drinking,
vice prevalent in his parish, and from which,
report said. ne was not entirely free himself, he
gave the following hints on temperance


Whatever We do. brethren. do it with modera-
ton, and above all, be moderate in dram-drinking


When ye get up indeed We may take q dram,
and another Just before breakfast. and perhaps
another after; but dinna be always dram-drink-
ing.


If We are ont in the morn, you may just brace
yourself up with aneither dram, and perhaps take
another before luncheon, and some, l fear, take
one after which is not so very blamable but din
ma be always dram-drinking.


Naebody can scruple for one just before dinner,
and when the dessert is brought in. and after its
ia en- away and perhaps one or it may be twa, in
the course of the afternoon, just to keep you frse
drowsying or smoothing but dinna be always dram
drinking.


Afore tea, and after tea, and between tea and
supper, is no more but right and good bot let
me caution you, brethren, not to be always dram
drinking.


Just When ys start for bed, and when ye're res-
dy to pop into't, to take dram or twa 10 no more
than Christian may lawfully do.


But brethen, let me caution you not to drink
more than I've mentioned, or may be ye may pass
the bounds Of moderation.
Year: 1860

Why DOES OUR RURAL POPULATION DECREASE u
In the agricultural counties in the Empire State,
as in the rural districts of New England, there
has been decrease in numbers within the last
twenty years, and an increase in villages, large
towns and cities. The time was when the cultiva-
tion of the soil was the main business of the peo-
pie, and but very few young men brought up and
trained to the business ever expected to resort to
anything else for living. But those times have
changed manufacturing, railroads, &C., have rev.
olutiOnized the whole business Of the country, in
wiling to the pursuit of wealth in various channels
unknown to the youth of twenty years ago. To
be rich, and to be rich in hurry, is now the fever
ish anxiety of all "young America" The slow
but sure process of reaching n competency, by cul
tivating the soil, has no charms for the thought
less multitude of the present day, though not one
in ten of those that leave the farm for a more lu-
crative business, will at the meridian of life be ono
half as well off as he might have been had he new
er sought the change.


Another potent reason for leaving the farm is,
the desire of caRpanionship and company. The
farm is dull too isolated congenial associates
not always at hand fun and froic they must have,
recreations that are exciting charm the fancy and
hatter the Imagination, and thus we the large
towns, cities and even villages, filled to overflow
ing, the professions all crowded, trade overdone,
while our farms are neglected and languishing for
the want of the necessary labor to keep them in q
productive condition. How many thousands Of
our foreign population will clan together in the
Cities and beg, steal starve, before they will
sort to the country to obtain work on q farm The
love of distinction and the hope of eminence in
the chosen pursuit, has much TO do in tanning the
fame Of visionary imagnation.-Cor. Country
Gentleman.
Year: 1860

A STEP TOWARD ERIAL NAvIGATIoN.-A
navigable balloon, called the Flying Fish"
has been exhibited in Paris, at the Exhibition
Palace, and was taken TO the courtyard of
the Tuileries to be shown to the Emperor
His Majesty, leading the Prince Imperial by
the hand, inspected the apparatus, and the
Empress examined it from one of the WIN
doWs. The balloon, which is somewhat in the
form of whale, is provided with paddle
wheels, worked by small engine, and made
to act in any direc ton by means of a rudder
placed at one of the extreuities. The whole
was kept captive at a height of some yards,
and executed different manGuvres, among
which were a circle and a stoppage before the
window of the Empress. The Emperor wit
messed the experiments with much interest,
and addressed numerous inquiries to the in
yentOr,
Year: 1860

a SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH BETWEEN
FRANCE AND THE UNITED SrATHs.-Advices
from Paris announce the fact that Louis Ma
poleon has sent to the Corps LegisIatiff for
approval convention for the laying of sub
marine telegraph between France and the
United States No particulars are given in
the Monitsur Of the Cd inst, which makes this
announcement, and as yet nothing is known
Of the route that will be adopted for the line,
or the time when it will be laid.
Year: 1860

Daring Robbvy.-Yesterday morning Mr..
VIM. Bohannan, an employee in Mr. Rowe's
wagon shop, corner of 18th and Grace streets,
hung his gold watch over his bench at which
he was at work, and when he looked for it a
few hours thereafter, discovered that it had
suddenly disappeared. Yesterday afternoon
officer Seal supposed he had discovered a trace
of the missing time piece, and will probably
have negro before the Mayor this morning
who is suspected of the offence.
Year: 1860

The NeW Aims House-now being built-will
not, in all probability, be completed this year;
but the Council Committee having charge of
the work expect 20 get portion of it finished
In time 10 give the paupers comfortable q uar-
ters for the approaching winter. The edifice
Is to be an airy and subs tan tial one, and is to
be constructed on plan that will give the
keeper entire control of his subjects, and at
the same time afford them ample means for
healthy exercise and recreation.
Year: 1860

NOT ACCEPTED-The Baltimore Board of
Police Commissioners have determined not TO
receive the $780, which amount was the por-
ton set apart for the use of the police force of
that city by the Japanese Embassy as an ac-
acknowledgement of their services while attend
ing their reception there A check for the above
amount had been received hy Marshal Kane
from Mr.. Belmont, of New York
Year: 1860

Good Ruis.-Juoge Lyons, in order to pre-
vent confusion and facilitate the business of
his Court, has established a rule that The doc
ket shall be called but once in a term. If
the lawyers are ready when the case is called,
the trial will be proceeded with Ii they are
not ready, then the cause will be continued
to the next term.
Year: 1860

Cro,cded.-From the mum Der of country carts
in daily attendance at the Second Market and
the impossibiiity Of all of them getting suita
BILE positions, it is evident that more room IL
needed and will have 10 be provided in a shor
time. Besides blocking up 9th street, it is nc
uncommon thing TO See from fifty to one hun.
dred carts backed up to the north side OF Broad
street, so that merchants occupying the stores
can have no access to the carriage way, if they
need it. How the evil is to be remedied, is LET
TO the committee on that market TO suggest.
Year: 1860

IncendidrieS have res umed their work OF de-
stIuctIon in the city, by firing stables and out
houses. With the hope OF de tee ting them, The
police have been kept constantly ON duty; but
no arrests have yet been made. Every citizen
should feel himself called upon TO aid in dis
covering these torch circulators, tor no one
can tell who will be the next sufferer.
Year: 1860

Refreshing Shoaosr.-Our city was visited
yesterday afternoon by a delightful shower OF
rain, which cooled the atmosphere and was ned
off the streets and cutters. just here the ram
WAS OF short duration, and not in sutiicient
quantity TO do The growing crops great deal
of good but southeast OF this city, aad along
the river, it no doubt tell In greater guam IT,
ties.
Year: 1860

Manchester is not improving as rapidly as II
ought, though many small buildings have been
erected within the past twelve months. Were
it connected with Richmond by a free bridge
and prOperty-owners could be induced to put
up small houses, there are not less than five
hundred working men in this city who would
gladly make il their place of residence, be.
cause they could do so at less Inconvenience
than they now encounter, in residing on the
estern suburbs of Richmond.
Year: 1860

THK CHICAGO ZoUAvEs.-The Zouave drill
practiced by the Chicago 4" Zoaaves," is some
thing ahead of the general idea OF that exer
else. The young men composing the corps
have been for months practicing in the gym
nasiuns, and their musket drill is probably
the least Of their accomplishments The New
York Tribune closes its account of the drill
with the following remarks


When il is stated that for the complete drill
in which this corps Is exercised four and a halt
hours are necessary, and that IT contains more
than five hundred movements, it will be seen
that on Saturday afternoon only part OF the
tactics could be exhibited. Enough, however.
was seen to convince all thar the fame whic b
preceded the Zouaves was not trumpeted too
loudly. The exhi bition was not only interes t.
ing in itself, but ii was suggestive. Here were
forty young men, who had voluntarily given
up what are considered enjoyments by too
many of our American youth, abstaining
from dissipation in all its forms, restraining
their appeutes, submitting almost to the train
ing of the professional athlete, and deyeloping z
the natural strength of the human body, not
with the design of ultimately pounding an
antagonist, but simply 10 gain excellence in a
certain direction TOR its own sake. The ad-
vantages Of this severe drilling must be felt
for years, and cat hardly be too highly esti-
mated. Here is Il field IN which the muscle
mania Of the present day may have free course
Year: 1860

The letter enclosed two Lkenesses, one for
the gentleman mentioned above, with his name
and address, with the compliments of the do
nor, neatly written on the back, and the other
the same way for the one who received the
lot
Year: 1860

Il.
o remember the heart Is the treasure
Worth more than the gems Of the sea
And remember wealth without measure
In the heart am keeping for thee a..
Thou will go love, but do not forget me
When around thee are smiling the gay;
When the smile of each proud one shall greet thee,
O remember the youth far away.
RIrRAIN--O remember the heart is the treasure
Worth more than the gems Of the sea
And remember wealth without measure


In this heart am keeping for thee.
When before thee gldes Beauty all smiling,
Remember that Beauty Is vain !"
And when Pride comes with splendor beguling,
. beware follow not In his train; -.f A. ..-.
o remember the cot on the mountain,
And the spot Of our earliest vow, a..
The valley the wildwood, the fountain,
Aud the heart, loving ever rs now -
kEfRAIN--O remember the heart Is the treasure
..... " Worth more than the gems of the sea,


And remember wealth without measure


In this heart am keeping for thee


Union and Advertiser.
Year: 1860

The Times, in remarking upon the tolling
of bells and other public demonstrations,
by northern aboitionists, on the occasion of
JOHN BRowN's execution, says -


What, then, is to be the lesson
learned from the recent demonstrations :?
The first thing that strikes us is that the
north did nothing until Brown was executed,
and then it began to make speeches. This
certainly does not give US any exalted notion
Of their zeal or determination of purpose.
The idea of the Boston people preparing
beforehand great meeting, engaging speak
ers and seats, designing Inscriptions against
the day that Brown should be executed, and
when the telegraph brought the news of the
event, rushing to the hall and listening to
fowery speeches, as if horri6ed by sudden
crime, mixes something of the ludlcrous
with the tragic occurrence.


Bells were tolled probably in every town
in Massachusetts,, and many throughout the
entire north. Yet we will venture to say
that in a few days everything was quiet
again, and John Brown, for whom parallels
were sought in history, sacred and profane,
was Judged in his true light, as courageous
old man, maddened by the partisan warfare
of the west, and whom it would have been
as we'll for the State of Virginia to pardon,
Year: 1860

if possible. The truth is, that these meet
ings and demonstrations express only an
impulse, and not conviction of the northern
people. There is not one American in a
thousand who would act on the principles
which were applauded in the fremont
Palace" and in a number of other places
after Browns execution. Happily, for the
peace of society and the security of the
republic, there is strong conservative feel
ing throughout the Union, and Mr.. Garri-
sous scheme for secession of the northern
States will find favor only with narrow
clique even in his own CITY, The central
States of the Union, such as New York and
Pennsylvania, will never permit the fanatics
of either north or south to imperil the fabric
of American nationality. But her interfe-
renee will never be required, for even in
Massachusetts and South Carolina extreme
opinions are allowed expression only because
they are felt to be particularly harmless.
These noisy and useless demonstrations of
so enlightened a community as that of New
England are however, not without their
evil effect. They embitter the shareholders
against the north, while they give them the
conviction that the north fears to oppose
them.


The Virginia authorities might have
spared Brown, had it not been openly boasted
in the frontier Free States that he should
be rescued on the very drop by an army of
abolitionists. Gov. Wise was told that he
dared not hang Brown that 5000 freesoil-
erS could march from one end Of Virginia
to the other; that the negroes would be
made to rise in earnest this time, and soon
In short, a section of fanatics, in the name.
of the north, threw out challenge to the
entire south, and by so doing sealed Browns
fate. The Virginians hanged the poor old
man, and the rescuers did not move, but
when the tragedy was complete began to
indulge in the useless defamation we have
recorded. The result will be to strengthen
the south by the adhesion Of that floating
mass of opinion which, in every country
lies between the two extremes. Whatever
may be the future of the negro race, no one
in his sober senses can believe that its re-
generation can be effected by melting it to
murder planters and ravish their women !;
and, if any one chooses to head an outbreak
of this kind, he must expect to meet fate
which right-thinking men will not glorify
with the crown of martyrdom.
Year: 1860

LATE NAVIGATION. - The Marquette
Journal announces the arrival of the Lady
EIgin at that port, on the lst of December.
She was perfectly covered with ice, as was
also most of the freight on deck The CELL
ing of the upper saloon was thickly set with
icicles, formed by the dropping of the water
through the root. The Elgin encountered
the whole force of the gale Of the 3Oth and
3lst of December, which is described by
Capt. Wilson as the most violent be ever
experienced.
Year: 1860

UoLD Oxl-Hold on to your tongue
when you are just ready to swear, lie, or
speak harshly, or use any improper word


Hold on to your hand when about to
strike, pinch, steal, or do any improper act


Hold on to your foot when you are on
the point of kicking. running away from
study, or pursuing the path OF error, shame
or crime


Hold on to your temper when you are
angry, excited, or imposed upon, or others
are angry about you. asa.


Hold on to your heart when eyil asso-
ciates seek your company, and invite YOU
to join in their games, mirth, and revelry.


Hold on to your good name i, is more
valuable to you than gold, high places, or
fashionable attire.


Hold on to the truth, for it will serve
you well, and do you good throughout
eternity


Hold on to your virtue-it is above all
price TO you, in all lines and places.


Hold on to your good character, for it
is, and ever will be, your best wealth
Year: 1860

How TO SELECT FLOUR-First, look at
the color; if it is white, with a slightly yel-
lowish or straw-colored tint, buy it If it
is very white, with a blush cast, or with
black specks in it, refuse it. Second, ex:-
mine its adhesiveness; wet and knead
little OF it between your fingers; if it works
soft and is sticky, it is poor. Flour from
spring wheat is likely to- be sticky. Third,
throw lump of dry -four against a dry,
smooth, perpendicular surface; if it falls
like powder it is bad Fourth, squeeze
some of the -four in your hand; if it re-
tains the shape gwen it by the pressure.
that too is good sign. Flour that will
stand all these tests is safe to bay. These
modes are given by old -four dealers, and
we make no apology for printing them, as
they pertain to matter that concerns
everybody, namely, the quality OF the stan
of life ...at =
Year: 1860

THE I..ssoN or THE GARpEy--A garden is
beautiful book, written by the finger OF
God; every leaf is letter You have only
to learn them-and he is poor Ounce
that cannot. if he will do that-to learn
them, and join them, and then go on read
ing, and you will find yourself carried away
from earth 10 the skies by tie beautiful
thoughts-for they are nothing short
that grow out of the ground, and seem to
talk to a man. And then there are some
flowers, they always SEEM TO me like ever
dutiful children; tend them ever SO little,
and they come up and flourish, and show,
as | may say, their bright and happy faces
TO rcII-,IslToiE -
Year: 1860

Muggins says he never tried bark but
once. and then it was so mixed with bite,
it was Questionable whether it did him
much good 1t was recommended by
gardener, as cure for en- appetite for 9TH
er peoples fruit.
Year: 1860

COMFORT FOR CATTIE-Ii is recorded that
Sidney Smith the celebrated wit and oli


vine, was something Of farmer-that lie
used to visit his cattle daily, and feed and
pat them, until they knew his voice and
welcomed his coming He used to do all
in his power TO make them comfortable.
He has been heard TO say. e am for all
cheap luxurins, even for animals now all
animals have a passion for scratching their
back bones-they break down your gates
and paiings TO effect this. Look this is
my universal scratcheF, sharp ged
pole. resting on high and low post
adapted to every height. from horse to
lamb Even the Edinburgh Reviewer can
take his turn; you nave no idea how 20,
pular II is. | have not had gate broken
since put it up. l have it in my fields
Year: 1860

Here, you bogtrotter," said dandy to
an Irish laborer, come and tell me the
biggest lie you ever told in your life, and
III treat YOU to whiskey punch


And by my sowl,' quickly retorted the
Irishman. yer honor is a gentleman
Year: 1860

TSHE firm of GILLIAN & CoNGER is this

 -l dissolved by mutual consent. Nat. Gill liam is alone authorized to settle up the busi- ness of the concern Will be responsible for all outstanding debts of the concern. All par ties indebted to us will please call and settle
Year: 1860

Letters from Florence state that King Victor
Emanuel was received at tho doors of the Ga.
thedral by the Archbishop and clergy, the form
er of whom himself commenced the chant of the
Te Deum in celebration of his arrival. This
does not look much like accommodations
Next day the Prelate and clergy waited upon
him, and deputation from Rome presented him
with sword of honor, subscribed for in that
city, $3.50