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Year: 1860

In allusion to tho present union of the
Douglas and Bell men of New York the
n. Y. Times writes as follows:


But, beyond all doubt. ihe contest is to
be much closer than it has promised to be
hither to. Until this fusion was effected
aud while such a movement was doomed
impossible, the path of the Republicans
to victory was broad and plain. The
election seemed likely to 90 in their
favor by default. But it doesn't look so
now. 1t is pretty evident that the Repub
Icons mast Dork if they expect to win
THE ODDS SO FAR AS THE MAR
SHALING OF PARTY FORCES GOES.
ARE DECIDEDLY AGAINST THEM;
apd their sole reliance for success is up
on the thoroughly Republican, spirit of the
great body of our people. y #


lit is very easy to ridicule this fusion
as of no importance, and TO condemn it as
an utter surrender of every fling like po-
litical principle and consistency But it
will have very marked effect upor. the
result, nevertheless. The Republicans
have never yet commanded an absolute
majority of the popular vote in this State;
and if there were 10 be complete and
cordial union of all their opponents against
them. their chances of success would be
small"
Year: 1860

a. The Judge was trying at the Genesee
Circuit an action to which one of the parties
happened to be namesake of his. During
the trial the party having an opportunity,
and thinking probably to gain some advan-
'age by it, approached the Judge and then
said:


We are of the same name, Judge. I've
been thinking and making inquiries about it,
and find that We are some relation to each
other


An said the Judge, is that so? Are You
sure Of it?'


oh, YES replied the man, there is rot a
doubt OF it,


Well said the Judge, I AM very glad to
hear tnat-very glad indeed. shall get rid
of trying your action. ! shall dismiss it, be-
cause cant sit in suit where am related
to one of the parties


This was little more than the party had
bargalned for, and he began at once 20 pad
die OIL After few inquiries relative to the
Judges ancestry, and their place of residence
&C.,


i think, Judge said he. i was mistaken.
We are Of quite different families and not at
all related


Aha inquired the Judge, in a soft tone,
is that so ~


'Oh yes says he, there is 10 mistake a
bout it,


Well said the Judge, in very emphatic
tone, I'm glad to learn ,hat-very glad. l
should hate awiully to be related to nan
mean enough to try to influence a court os
you have


The would-be relative Immediately retired
-Ha,per.
Year: 1860

HYGIENE VIEW OF SKArlNG.-Dr. Hall in
his HYGIENE Monitor, says skating cannot
be too highly extoled as an amusement. pro-
vided one is sufficiently protected from the
inclemency Of the weather by suitable cloth
ing, and is cautious, in making first efforts
for the season, not to overtask one strength
He remarks, it becomes necessary, when
standing or moving on skates. that the bal
ance of the perpendicular position of the
body be at all times maintained; hence eve
ry muscle and nerve connected with the spine
and brain is brought into requisition it is
this which renders this peculiar exercise so
highly beneficial to the young. 1t promotes
the growth of every muscle, lubrica,es the
joints, increases the circulation BY equali-
zing it throug hout the body and limbs, and
virtually imparts new life to the nervous sys-
tenn, derived from the pure an6 bracing at
mosphere which is highly charged with oxy-
gen and electricity. Skating for invalids
ought TO be at short intervals. and the exer-
else cannot fail to be congenial and highly
beneficial
Year: 1860

GENEROUS. In ore of the towns of
neighboring State, where it is the custom of
the district school teacher to 'ooard round,'
the following incident occurred. and is vouch-
ed for by high authority:


A year or two ago, an allotment being
made III the usual manner for the benefit of
the school mistress, it happened ,ha, the pro-
portion of one man was just two days ard
half The teacher sat down to dinner ON the
third ,lay and was beginning to eat, when the
mau Of the house addressed her as follows:
"Mademe, suppose your boarding time IS
out when you have eaten half dinner. but
as do no, want to be mean, YOU may eat,
if YOU choose, about as much as usual"
Year: 1860

Two Or three nights since young couple
were married in Rochester. The bride was
a very beautiful girl, and had quite as beau
tiful sister who was unmarried. After the
two had been made one, the reverend unitor
of hearts and souls kneeled down, and pray
ing fervently, entreated the richest blessings
upon the surviving sister.
Year: 1860

groom, with many protestations of enduring
love, and sundry tender adieus, took TEN.
porary leave Of his newly made bride, while
he went up the street to attend to some bu-
siness affairs. Business despatched, the
bridegroom prepared to return to the arms
ofhis lovely wife. when, on comparing watch.
rs with friend, he discovered to his great
dismay that his timekeeper had played him
false and was half an hour behind time HI
darted off through the streets like rocket,
his coat tails streaming in the wind, and made
remarkably quick time to the steamboat
wharf, but, alas, only in season to see the
boat moving of and an impossible gulf be-
tween him and the dearest object of his af-
fections.


At this moment of despair sympathizing
friend dropped in his ear a word about the
virtues Of the telegraph. Acting upon this
seasonable advice, he rushed to the telegraph
Office, and notwithstanding his wild gesticu-
lations and incoherent ordinations, the in
telligent operator OWNED his wishes, and i'm
mediately ly transmitted a message to Newport,
to be delivered on board the boat on her ar
rival there. The message was directed to
his loving, but forsaken bride. and requested
her to stop at Newport, at the house of re-
lative there, and he would join her as soon
as the Aeetest of steeds could bear him thith-
er. The bride received it on board the boat,
left the steamer and was soon after Joined
by her loving spouse at the house of her
friends. The next evening the pair made a
second, and We hope successful attempt to
reach New York on their way to St. Louis.
Year: 1860

GEN. JACKSON AT MRs. LIvINGsTox's Din
NER PARrY.-In the just published life of
Andrew jackson, by Mr.. Parton, we find the
following interesting anecdote


The new aidde-camp, Mr.. Livingston, as he
rode from the parade ground by the Generals
side, invited him home to dinner. The Gene
raj promptly accepted the invitation. 1t chanc-
ed that the beautiful and gay Mrs. Livingston
the leader of society then at New Orleans,
both creole and American, had little dinner
party that day. composed only Of ladies, most
Of whom were young and lively creole bellies.
Mr. Livingston had sent home word that Gen
Jackson had arrived, and that he should ask
him home to dinner a piece Of news that threw
the hospitable lady into CONSERVATION. "What
shall we do with this wild general from Ten
nessee p whispered the girls to one another
for they had all conceei7ed that Gen Jackson
however becoming he might comport himself in
an Indian fight, would be most diStressingly
out of place at fashionable dinner party in
the first drawing room of the most polite city
in America. He was announced. The young
ladies were seated about the room. Mrs. Liv-
ingston sat upon sofa at the head Of the
apartment, anxiously awaiting the inroad Of
the wild fighter into the regions sacred hitherto
to elegance and grace. He entered. Erect,
composed, bronzed with long exposure to the
sun his hair just beginning to turn gray, clad in
his uniform of coarse blue cloth and yellow
buckskin, his high boots Tapping loosely about
his slender legs, he looked, as be stood near
the door of the drawing room, the very picture
Of war-worn noble warrior and commander.


He bowed to the ladies magnifcenuy, who
all rose at his entrance, much from amaze
meut as politeness. Mrs Livingston adTanc-
ed toward him. With dignity of grace sell
dom aequalled, never surpassed, he went forward
to meet her, conducted her back to her sofa,
and sat by her side The fair creoles were
dumb with astonishment In few minutes
dinner was served, and the General continued,
during the progress Of the meal, to converse
in an easy, agreeable manner, in the tone of
society, of the sole topic of the time, the COM
ing invasion. He assured the ladies that he
felt perfectly confident of defending the city,
and begged that they would give themselves
no uneasiness with regard to that matter He
rose soon from the table and left the house
with Mr.. Livingston. Iu one chorus the young
ladies exclaimed to their hostess. ." Is this
your backwoodzman? Why, madam, be. is
prince y
Year: 1860

Almost HoWE.-This is one OF the nest
joyous expressions in the English language
The hears Of the long absent husband, father
or son, not only homeward bound, but almost
arrived, thrills with rapturous Joy as he is on
the point Of receiving the embraces and greet
ing of the dear ones CT home. So it is with
the aged Christian, as, in the far advance of
his pilgrimage, be feels that he approaches
the boundary line, and will soon cross over the
land of promise Many of bis best friends
have crossed over before him, and they have
long been bsckoning him upward aud onward.
They await bis arrival with the joyful welcome
OF holy ones. And as tokens multiply on eth
er hand the land of Beulah is near, he feels
that he is GlHost k07as The ripe fruit of a
long Christian life is about to be gathered into
a heavenly garner. Few sights on earth are
more pleasing than aged, faithful Christians
strong in the Lord, almost home We have
some such among Us, reTered and beloTed,
whose faces we love to see in the sanctuary,
and whose prayers bring down blessings upon
our heads They speak of many friends, most
Of whom have preceded them, but the reunion
viii soon come. Blessings be upon the fathers
and mothers in Zion and may their mantle:
fall on Us
Year: 1860

natural OYSTER BEDS-Along the jersey
shore, where the rivers empty into salt water
there exist large natural oyster beds, whence
are procured the seed oyster which supply the
planted beds In the Spring, the oyster in
the natural bed deposits its spawn-a white
gelatinOus substance, which adheres to what
ever it touches-and in this way spreads a
large growth Of small oysters, some not larger
than the head of a pin. From these seed beds
the oTsters are taken and laid in the shoal
saltwater, to &c easily taken up when wanted,
and they remain for several years till they get
sufficient size for market. Thousands of bush
els Of the small seed oysters are in this way
distributed along the shore on the planting
grounds, or sold to be carried away for plant
ing in other States.


The practice is 10 take these seed oysters
away in the Spring and Fall If allowed to
remain in their beds over Fall, they will sep
arate and spread, but if removed at that pc
Rod Of the year the young oysters die by
thousands. If they Go net get bedded early
il the mud, the tides, blown out BY the winds,
leave them exposed, or adhering to the ice in
the Winter, they are lifted out Of their beds
aud either carried away or crushed Unless
something is done for the protection Of these
natural cyster-bedS, it is believed that they
will all be destroyed, and even those engaged
in the business, it is said, acknowledge the
destructiFeness Of the present mode of opera
ton, and desire that the period Of taking the
oyster for planting shall be confined to the
Spring of the year FortT days from the lSt
Of April, it is believed, would be sufficient for
al planting purposes.
Year: 1860

hand, pulling off the mitten, and awtN he ran
back where | was and commenced barking
furiously; but heard nothing. I. effect
upon me when | knew that was dis Vered
by that faithful old dog, and that he would
never desert me, nor cease his efforts until he
obtained help, had caused me to faint. BY
brother knew that Hunter was not at play
that something curious was the matter-and
he jumped out of the sleigh and ran after him.


In a little while | was safe at home the
doctor was sent for, and my wound properly
dressed. l eventually recovered, but was,
however, cripple for life
Year: 1860

ANCIENT RUNS IN THE UNITED STATEs.-A
new stimulus is likely TO be given 70 American
archaeology by discovery recently made some
90 mil es northeast Of Fort Stanton, long
account of which has Just appeared in the Fort
Smith (Arkansas) Times:


The plain upon which lie the massive relics
of gorgeous temples and magnificent halls,
slopes gradually eastward towards the river
PecOs, and is very fertile, crossed by a gurgl-
ing stream of the purest water that not only
sustainS rich vegetation, but perhaps furnish
ed with this necessary element the thousands
who once inhabited this present wilderness
The city was probably built by warlke race
as it is quadrangular, and arranged with skill
to afford the highest protection against an ex-
terror foe, many of the buildings on the outer
line being pierced with loop-holes, as though
calculated for the use of weapons


Several Of the buildings are of vast size, and
built of massive blocks of dark granite rock,
which could only have been wrought to their
present condition by vast amount of labor
There are the ruins of two noble edifces, each
presenting o front of 800 feet, made of pond
erous blocks Of stone and dilapidated walls
are even now 35 feet high. There are no par
titions in the apex of the middle supposed
| temple, so that the room must have been vast
and there are also carvings in bas-relief and
fresco work. Appearances justify the con
clusion that these silent ruins could once boast
of halls as gorgeously decorated by the artists
hand as those of Thebes and Palmyra.


The buildings all have lOop-holes on each
side, much resembling those found in the old
feudal castles of Europe designed for the use
of archers. The blocks of which these edifces
are composed are cemented together by a
species of mortar of bituminous character
which has such tenacity that vast masses oi
/ wall have failed down without the blocks being
detached by the shock. We hope ere long to
be favored with full and descriptive particulars
as it is probable that visits and examination;
will be made among such interesting relics of
the unknown past by some Of the United
States officers attached to the nearest fort.
Year: 1860

~ can tell you how to save that horse,n
said boy to q man who was looking at the
skeleton Of horse attached TO vehicle


"HoY p


"Why, jist slip him away while the crows
are at rooSt.
Year: 1860

TIE WIDE AWAKE US1ToRx.-J- 1. Smith i
Co., lis Lake street, are getting up q cheaP and


neat uniform cap and cape for the Wide A~Akea-
They also supply tho torehliEht lamps, al ready
for use. The directors Of the Association Ere


desirous. that each member should procure his
uniform before next Saturday evening.
Year: 1860

objected either Tor the waul oi tune or money, for as Il respects the first. there IS time sufficient for the nomination, and also canvass; and as il respects the second, the convention will nol COS, the State one dollar. But to our proposition.

 In view of the wide spread dissa'siac- ton from lbe action of the late convention at Little Rock, and in order to fully unite the Democratic party of the Stale in the coming election, we propose that the differ ent counties in the State, hold county con ventions, and send delegates to conven- ton to be holden al Pine Bluff, on the first Monday in June, then and there to make nomination for the office of Go- yernor.

 We request that this proposition be pub lished in all the democratic papers of the State, so that response may be made as soon as practicable.

 ThIs course will quiet all dissensions in our party. and make Us what we should be. harmonious and uniied.
Year: 1860




In noticing the recent decision of the
Supreme Court on the subject Of colored
persons voting, the Bueyrus Journal
stops the howl Of the Democracy with a
single remark. There isno more to be
said II is;


Mulatto suffrage is now clearly seen to
be established and sustained, not by any
law Of Black Republicans, but by the
Constitution of the State. That CORsti-
tuition is Democratic dOcumeR' framed
By Democratic COuUeRtiOn and adopted
By Democratic Uote. The very section
sustaining mulatto suffrage was propos-
ed by n prominent Democratic member
and earnestly urged by that side Of the
house. Henceforth we trust the 'organs'
will have the grace 20 stop their sense
less clamor about Republican support of
mulatto suffrage.
Year: 1860

01rThe Statesman Of Friday says the
number Of wild pigeons caught in the
country within the past five days is al
most incredible One company Of trap
.pers brought in three wagon loads at
time The Columbus market Is flooded
with them, and thousands are shipped
East.
Year: 1860

THE Coon PoIyrs or HoG.-A writer
in al EnglisI. paper gives the following as
the points Of a good hog;


|. Sufficient depth of carcass, and such
an elou cation Of the body as will insure
sufficient lateral expansion. Let the
loin and chest be broad The breadth Of
the latter denotes good room for play OF
the lungs. and consequent free and
healthy circulation, essential to t he thri-
wing aud fattening of any animal The
bone should he small and the joints fine :;
nothing is more indicative cf high breed
ing than this; and the lvco shonld be no
longer than. when fully fat, would Just
preycnt the animals body from trailing
on the ground The leg is the least pro
ftabla uortion of the hos, and We require
no more of It than is absolutely necessary
for the rest.


. See that the feet be firm and sound;
shat the toes lie we'll together, and press
straightlv upon the ground, as also that
the claws are even, upright and healthy.
Many say that the form OF the head Is OF


little o,. no consequence, anu that Il good
hog NAV have an ugly head; but iregard
the head of all animals as one Of the very
principal points in which pure and impure
breeding will be the most obviously indl-
Gated. \ high bred animal VIII invariably
Ia fo,,nd to arrive more speedily At iaatu-
rity, to turn out more protitably, than one
of questionable or impure stock, ana such
being the case, ! consider that the head
of the hog is by no means point to be
overlooked by the purchaser. The des-
cription OF head most likely to promise
or rather to be concomitant of high breed
ing, is not one carrying heavy bone, not
too fat on the forehead, or possessing toe
long a snout: the snout should be short
and the forehead rather convex, curving
upward; and the ear should be, while
pendulous, inclining somewhat forward
and at the same time, light and thin
Nor should the buyer pass even the car
riage of pig Ii this be dull, heavy ant
detected, reject him on suspicion of ill
health. If not Of some concealed disorde


actually existing, or just about to breal
forth; and there cannot be more unfor
tunate symptom than hang-down slouch
inc head. of course, + fat hog for slaugh
ter or a sow heavy with young, has no


much sprightliness Of department
Year: 1860

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss
y At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, on Thursday the twenty.seventh day OF
September, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sixty. Present-Clifford Shanahan, Judge of
Probate. In the matter of the estate of Kinchen
Arts, deceased On reading and filing the petition
duly verified, of jefferson Osborn praying for
license to sell real estate of said deceased.


Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the tenth
day of November next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon be assigned for the hearing of said petition,
and that the heirs at law of said deceased and all
other persons interested in said estate, required
to appear at a session of said court, then to be
holden at the Probate Office in Cassapolis, and
show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted.


And it is further ordered. that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
of the pendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass, for
four successive weeks previous to said day Of hear
ing. Y. ShANAhhN;
IA true copy1 Judge Of Probate.
September o. 1850 oet4-24w4
Year: 1860

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss
- At a session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office in
Cassapohs, on Saturday the sixth day of October,
in the wear one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
Present-Clifford Shanahan. Judge of Probate. In
the matter of the estate of Elias Simpson, deceased
On reading and fling the petition, duly verified OF
Thomas Simpson and Samuel Norris praying for
license to sell real estate of said deceased


Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
seventeenth day of November next, at ten o'clock


in the forenoon be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased,


and all other persons interested in said estate. are
required to appear at session OF said Court, then
TO be holden at the Probate Office, in Cassapolis,
and show cause if any there be- why the prayer OF
the petitioners should not be granted.


And it is further ordered. that said petitioners


give notice to the persons interested in said estate


Of the pendency Of said petition, and the hearing


thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper


printed and circulating in said County of Cass, fol
four successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing. Z. C.SHANAHAN,


lA true COPY Judge of Probate.
October 6, 1860. octll-25w4
Year: 1860

as l expected. A strange world !
They are ready to push man up hill
if he seems to be ascending, and just
as ready to push man down if they
fancy his face is turned that way. In
future, neighbor Thompson, let every
thing around You wear the air of pros
perity, and You will be sure to prosper. !"


And with a cheerful air, Uncle JOSH
ua placed his money in bis pocket book,
ready to meet some other claim upon
his benevolence, whilst he whom he
had befriended, with light step and
cheerful countenance, returned to his
now happy home.
Year: 1860

az Man is self-inclined to give him
self to common pursuits. The mind
becomes so easily dulled to impressions
beautiful and perfect, that one should
take all possible means to awaken ones
perceptive faculty to such objects foI
no one can entirely dispense with these
pleasures and it is only the not being
accustomed to the enjoyment of any
thing good that causes many men to
find pleasure in tasteless and trivial OBJ


iects, which have no recommendation
but that of novelty. One ought, every
day, to hear song, to read a little poe


try, to see good picture, aud, it it il
possible, to say few reasonable words
Year: 1860

A SHAREHOLDERS INSURANCE CoMPANY.-A
bill has been introduced in the Maryland
Senate to incorporate the Southern Slave
holders Insurance Company of Maryland
1t empowers the company "to insure any
person or persons, whether the same be resi-
dents of the State of Maryland or any other
State, District or Territory of the United
States against any loss sustained by his, her
or their slaves running away, abseonding or
escaping from his, her or their control. and
such insurance shall be made at such rates
and under such regulations as may be deter
mined upon by the board of directors of said
company; and when a slave so insured shall
run away, abscond or escape from the con-
troll of his or her owner or owners, it shall
be the duty of said owner or owners to no.
tity the company of such fact without DELAY,
and said company shall be entitled to return
said slave to the custody of his or her owner
or owners within a reasonable time after
such notification, or in default thereof shall
pay to the owner or owners the value of said
slave as fixed by the policy of insurance :;
unless, meanwhile, by disease or injury, the
value of such slave shall have been decreased
and IN case of such disease or injury, the val.
ue oil such slave shall be ascertained by ar,
oI'ralhent and appraisement,