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Year: 1860

tone I had never before heard her as
sumo, ,r


He spoke Of leaving, of the happiness
her sweet society had afforded him, and
how swiftly the summer days had gone
by, which, in other scenes, would have
been wearily counted; but he spoke of
no return--no little word of tenderness
no heart throb as he looked on the
marble forehead that seemed even there
touched with a sanity beauty, but calm
pleasant and self possessed, he tarried a
few moments and then spoke the last
goodbye.


"And thus they parted-she to wear
Above, an angels crown,


And he to feel on land or sea,


In cottage OF in town,
A cross, chain upon his heart,
From the far Heaven let down."
My prairie flower faded; but through
all the weary days and long nights she
never spoke his name. Sometimes she
would sit by the window and look ear
nestly, as if she were praying that her
eyes might just once more rest on the
absent one ere they were closed in the
dreamless sleep she knew was coming
upon her, and then, in my fierce agony
l cursed-prayed God to send wither-
ing blight on all around him, but God
seeth not a, man Sees"


"Onlv two more days in April,' said
she to me one morning, as she sat pill
lowed in her chair, while / smoothed
out the shining braids of chesnut hair
that with such pride I had so many
times bound about her head "only two
more day and then---I think I shall
be away from you. Shall you miss me
much, dear auntie? shall you place my
little low chair by the window, and
mourn because am not there to sit in
it? l hope you never will don't
want your heart to ache as mime has
l don't want any one to miss me as !
have missed---" and then the low
voice faltered, the bright crimson flush
rose to her face and as quickly receded
leavingit Of a deathly hue. "But l.s-
ten," she said as l strove to speak
some word Of peace to cheer her ere
she started on that long journey.


'There's something tells me in this
dying hour that Clarence Milford did
love me, and sometime when perhaps
his heart will be growing weary as
mine has grown, he may come here
again; and if he does, if shade of sor-
row steals over his face when you speak
my name, and over his heart sweeps
that great desolation it is 80 hard to
bear, tell me that you will speak kind
words to him; give him this-this pic
ture-say it was taken when only
sweet thoughts of him were in my
hear5-the eyes and full rounded cheeks
will'read him no tale of sickness and
death: it will look at him as was.and
thus would l live in his memory, till
we meet where change never comes,
And bury me on May-Day-make my
grave beneath the old oak yonder, where
we we're all 50 happy once, and dear
auntic, don't grieve, but be patient till
you Come to me.


Dear Hettie Lee! my idol folding
her in my arms, Z promised all.


On May-Day morning, another gath
ering was in the grove, but the sound
Of weeping Was there as one by one
they came to look on the face Of
the naSden, .hrioo beautiful in
Year: 1860

\ SHORT DIALOGUE BETWEEN GEN.
T IrsrrE CONES AND BRECKINRIDGE.-
eral Combs" said Breckinridge to Leslie,
while ago, " / consider that you have
done more for your party and received less
return for it than any man living" Just
the opposite Of your case" responded the
General 81 judge that you have done
less for your party and got more for it
than any other living man" The people
conclude that they were both more til III
half right.
Year: 1860

EVAs weary traveller was vending
bis way through the mud, in far West
region Of the country, he discovered a
young maiden sitting in the door Of a
small log house. lie rode up in front of
the house, AMI asked the gII for a drink
# water; he drank it, and she being the
|irst woman he had seen for several days,
offered her dime for q kiss The young
maiden accepted she offer, and received
both the kiss and the dime.


The traveller was about to resume his
journey, but the maid, having never seen
\ dime, asked;


"What am to do with the dime e.


" lou may use it as you wish," he re
Piled (; " it is yours"


If that's the case, I'll give back the
|iime and and take another kiss"
Year: 1860

Ey A queer excuse was made few
days ago, by an old lady. The good wo-
man was subpRn@d to appear as witness
on rather a delicate case. She did not
come, and a bench warrant was issued for
her appearance, on which she was brought
into court. The presiding judge thought
it was his duty to reprimand her.


Madam, why were you not here be-
fore ?"


"T couldn't come, sir


Were YOU not subpoened, madam 2
q had an awful bile, Sir


After a pause


Upon your honor, madam =


No, sir, upon my arm
Year: 1860

SOME Germans, taking breakfast, in their
house at Philadelphia, bad their attention
attracted by noise in the entry. Gong
thither they found their mother hanging
by the neck to the rail cf the staircase.
committing suicide Instead of cutting
her down at once, and TINS surely saving
her life, all the three set off after a police
man. When they returned with one Of
course the old lady was dead.
Year: 1860

How shall take this old coat apart?
said an industrious wife TO her waggish
husband. Why, you should know, my
dear; you made it, you know. ! should
say, do it pretty much as you put it to-
gether. for as you sew SO shall you rip, you
know
Year: 1860

KIssING.-The editress of the Weekly Her
aid, Thomson, Georgia, INDUCES herself in
the following provoking and tantalizing
strain


Well we reckon some folks would really
like to know what we thought of. Let's see.
In the first place, we thought what an alb
surd idea it is in man to ask lady to kiss
him, just as if he, the senseless being
thought the poor trembling little creature
was going to do it. The idea of man ask
ing for thing so easily obtainedl Why, it
is ridiculous and a man with the least par
ticle of brains would hoot at the idea. She'd
say not, till doomsday. And you, poor be-
lever, would forego the happiness of draw
ing nectar from that rosebud mouth, simply
because you were ignoramus enough to ask
for what you might have taken. There are
ten thousand ways to kiss girl without
asking the pleasure. Direct her attention
to something on the table; ask for book
you know to be there, and while she is there,
go with the affected purpose of helping her
to look for it; be particular to get at her
left side-do you need any more telling p
If you do, you do not deserve the kiss that
might be SO gracefully taken. A man who
would ask a kiss of fair maiden ought to
be tarred and feathered, as hearted
monster. Don't do it, don't for goodness
sake ask the girls to kiss you. Kiss them
if you want to, but do it like gentlemen
Kiss them if you can.
Year: 1860

SINGULAR DEvELoPMENT.-Somet time early
in December last, family residing in this
county had child of some FIVE years of age,
who died, and on the next day was buried in
a neighboring graveyard. On the night
succeeding the sepulture of this child, its
mother had dream In regard to her lost
little one, that lay so heavily on her mind
that she would take no excuse nor be put
off, but the grave must be examined to see
if the child's remains were still there. She
had dreamed of seeing the child taken from
the grave, and although her husband went
and looked at the grave, and told her it
looked unchanged from the time they had
left it, still she insisted on a further exam
ination, and finally to satisfy his wife, and
without any faith in the reality of the
dream, the husband, in company with sew
eral neighbors, went to the graveyard
opened the grave, and then the little coffin;
and, judge of their surprise, all was there
except the mortal remains of the child -
1t was gone. We cannot consent to be
considered as believers in dreams, yet there
is something in this instance that will stag
ger the faith of the most incredulous, and
give them reason to doubt whether all the
visions we see when we are asleep are
phantoms or not. This is to us a most sim
gular case, and we know it to be true.-h-
diana True American
Year: 1860

TASTE FOR MIDNIGHT RAMBLING" Macaulay
had singular taste for walking through the
deserted streets of the great metropolis in the
dead of night when the citizens were fast asleep,
and all was hushed. Those were the hours he
used to remark,-for reflection and thought
when that utter loneliness which is peculiar at
midnight to great cities steals over the medita-
ting wayfarer, solitary, apparently, and alone in
the world. DIR. johnson possessed a similar
taste; and Chas. Dickens singularly fond of the
old city streets and alleys when they are emptied
OF the busy throng that fill them in the day
time"
Year: 1860

THE FLOATING BATTERY-The New York
correspondent of the Charleston Mercury
writes


Strolling over to Hoboken the other day,
| learned that work is still being prosecuted
upon that immense mystery-the floating
battery-commencedb by the late Commodore
Stevens, on contract with the Government
This enigma is carefully fenced in from the
prying scrutiny of the public; and it is be-
lieved that no newspaper reporter has ever
found his way into the sacred inclosure.-
Rumor says that the battery is to be built
exclusively of iron, and that it will be strong
enough to stand the united broadsides of the
whole English feet, among which it will
glide at pleasure, propelled by steam,) and
pour its death volleys from hundreds of
portfolios. This battery has already been
seven or eight years in progress of con-
struction; nearly million of dollars have
been spent upon it, and it is yet nowhere
near completion. 1t is intended to be the
principal defence of the harbor.
Year: 1860

THE San Andreas Independent says that
the silver excitement in Washoe and the
gold excitement on Walkers River and Mono
Lake are draining the southern mines of all
men who are unproftably employed, and a
good many who might do better by staying
ut home.
Year: 1860

A PAINTERS REvESGE.-The author of the
Panorama of California, now exhibition at
fuckers Hall, has deliciously revenged himself
on a stage driver in the interior who threw his
valise into mud puddle. He has skstched a
scene on his painting which represents two sta
ges racing out of Folsom. The coach of the
man who did him the deep injury is painted red,
and placed behind in the race: and every night
the offense of the boorish driver is recounted to
a large audience. What terrible retributions to
be forever doomed to drive the hind coach =
s. z. Call.
Year: 1860

A GERMAN arrived in Carson City, few
days since, with a wheelbarrow loaded with
camp utensils and grub weighing so lbs;
he made the trip from Diamond Springs in
Ell Dorado county, to Carson City in nine
days
Year: 1860

We are glad to inform the citizens that
HUGHEs is satisfied that it is good policy to
let the people know through our columns,
what he has for sale. He says the ladies
e,delighted with his new heeled rubbers
and with his thick soled boots, and he is
selling off his stock of dry goods at prices
that gives them satisfaction. He viii sell
off his winter shawls at cost. All those in
want of that article win do well to purchase
one from him.
Year: 1860

Ina STAINs.-A correspondent of the \. Y.
World sends that paper the following, which
some OF our lady readers may lind valuable:


"ln visit 10 Msrseiles, little incident
came within my observation which may prove
servicable TO many of your large class of read
ers. In the Hotel des Empsresrs, where
was residing, an ink stand was accidentally over
turned upon a beautiful tsble-spread, those
present thought that the cloth was ruined. A
servant being called in, TO remove the article
from the table, all were surprised when he a.
sured US that no harm had been done, and more
surprised STILL at witnessing the successful means
resorted to for removing the ink stains. The
servant sprinkled over the cloth a quantity Of
pepper and salt, and rubbed them over its sur
face. The mixture soon absorbed every portion
of the ink, and the table-spread was in as good
a condition as before the accident. The spread
was of wooden fabric. l have never had an
occasion for testing the merits Of this simple
mixture when applied TO other cloths, but it
certainly would not be attended with any bad
results
Year: 1860

There is one feature in the society Of Japan,
by which the superiority OF the people, 10 all
other oriental nations, is clearly manifest Wo-
man Is recognized as companion, and not
merely treated as slave. Her position is
certainly not as elevated as in those countries
under the influence Of the Christian dispensa-
ton, but the mother, wife, and daughter OF
Japan are neither the chattels and household
drudges of China, nor the purchased objects of
the capricious lust of the harems Of Turkey.
The fact Of the non-existence of polygamy is a
distinctive feature, which pre-eminently char
acterlZes the japanese, as the most moral and
refined Of all eastern nations. The absence Of
this3degrading practice shows itself, not only in
the superior character Of the woman but in the
natural consequences of the greater prevalence
OF the domestic virtues.


The Japanese women always excepting the
disgusting black teeth of those who are married,
are not Unlocking. As their |" ruby " lips par
ted in smiling graciously, they displayed a row
of black teeth, set in horribly corroded gums.
The married women Of Japan enjoy the eyclu-
sive privilege Of dyeing their teeth, which is
done with a mixture Of vile ingredients. inclu-
ding filings of iron and sakee, termed Ola CUR
or Canari. This compound, as might be natu-
rally inferred from its composition, is neither
pleasantly perfumed nor very wholesome. 1t
is so corrosive that in applying it to the teeth,
it is necessary to protect the delicate struc
ture Of the gums and lips, for the mere touch
Of the odious stuff to the flesh burns il at once
into purple gangrenous spot In spite Of the
utmost care, the gums become tainted, and loose
their ruddy color and vitality. We should
think that the practice was hardly conducive to
connubial felicity. and it would be naturally
inferred that all the kissing must be expended
in the ecstacy of courtship. This compensation,
however, is occasionally lost to the prospective
bridegroom, for it is not uncommon for some
Of the young ladies to inaugurate the habit OF
blacking the teeth upon the popping of the
question.


The effects of this disgusting habit are more
apparent from another practice which prevails
with the Japanese, as with our would-be civil
lied danes, that of painting the lips with rouge
The ruddy glow of the mouth brings out in
greater contrast the blackness Of the gums and
teeth. The rouge of the Japanese toilet, called
bling, is made of the carthamuc tnctorius, and
is prepared in cups Of porcelain. When slight
coat is applied, it gives lively red color. but
when it is put on thick. deep violet hue
which is the most priced, is the result.
Year: 1860

Miss Thorn stated to DR.. Lewis that Totty
shot her. She said there had been trouble
that he had been trying for three weeks to in
duce her TO 60 away with him, but that she had
steadily refused to do so-that he told her he
would kill her if she did not eo
Year: 1860

SHADY GROVE, June 1st, 1860. EDITORS TRUE DEMOCRAT

 As it has been some time since you have been called on to read anything from under my pen, and as the State and congressional conventions are over, hope may be pardoned for attempting to write notwithstanding it seldom that any man who writes to you, escapes severe scourging, though he may write of weather and crops, without ever touching the political wires.

 As before stated, the excitement produced by the approaching conventions has subsided, and we have time to enjoy ourselves our farms in almost any fashon-at least enjoy the fine weather, which is only lacking little shower now and then. Crops are very fine, considering that the early spring was both dry and cold. We farmers meet occasionally and talk over the result of the late conventions, some being satisfied with the nominees of both, and some are somewhat dissatisfed-but when the ides of August comes and goes, am of opinion that the nominees will be found as usual, long shot ahead of all opposition, notwithstanding steps were taken at the Dover convention to break up the organization of the democratic party-at least the friends of Col. Hindman signed letter to Col Rector, requesting him to become an independent candidate for Governor, in opposition to Col. John son, which looked little undemocratic; and some are disposed to look on Mir. Hindman as a disor- ganizer, as he was here in person to advise and council his friends The action of the Dover con- vention has given rise to great deal of specula- ton. Some think MT. Peek will pull down the name of MT. Johnson and place Rector's as snb stitute-others say he will not cut loose from the old ship go soon, but for the chance of electing
Year: 1860

We left Little Rock on Thursday abont 5 o'clock P. m. Just before we left if was understood that Judge H. NJ. Rector had resigned his office as Judge of the Snnrems Court of the State, and declared himself . candidate for Governor against the regnlar State nomination. This was looked for for some time. We predict for Judge Rector defeat that will convince him that the people do not approve of his course. 1t seems strange to us, that Judge R. should be so silly as to place himself in his present position. No one had higher respect for him than ourselves, and have to regret that he listened to bad advice. He certainly has no greater claims upon the democratic party than R. H. Johnson, while he has held the highest and most inn portant offices under the United States and State of Arkansas. But there is no ac

 counting for taste, and, we suppose, that Judge R. will have to be convinced of his folly before he will learn a lesson of wisdom. He will be beaten at the next election at least ten thousand votes Mark the pre- diction.-35M ParaHel.
Year: 1860

Hlndman, he will continue the name of Johnson on paper and secretly or privately his influence against him. But enough of this.

 As the national convention meets again in this month, our thoughts should be turned to Baltimore what that convention will do-will Arkansas be represented-will that convent on overlook real worth and merit-pass by such men as Hunter, Guthrie, Dickinson, Breckinridge, Lane and others and take such men as Douglass these are questions often met with. IfDouglas should be the choice of the national conventional the democratic party can take any man on account of availability alone then Arkansas will not be banner State in the next presidential election, and we will the more regret that the seeding delegates from the Charles ton convention did not proceed to nominate can- dldate We still have hope that something may be done at Baltimore, if we are to have Douglas thrown upon us, we hope that he may be placed on the old platform of principles at least, and then he would find but few jealous supporters in Arkansas.

 BRUTUS
Year: 1860

HoN. JOHN M. WnsoN.-This gentle man as will be seen in another place, is candidate for reelection to the position he now so ably holds, of Judge of the circuit court for the fourth judicial district.
Year: 1860

CLARK COUNTY ARK, June l5, 1860.

 Editors True Democrat: As the question as to what course is best to be pursued by the next egis ature regard to the lands mortgaged to the State by the stockholders of the Real Estate Bank, to secure the payment of the bonds which were nego- taed by trustees directors of said bank in order to raise their capital, and for which the State is responsible, is being canvsssed, have concluded to give you my views for what they are worth. In the first place, any lawyer who is acquainted with the ordinary mode of foreclosing mortgages, knows that, for the State pursue this would be an ntermnable job, and run into almost endless liti- gaton, besides accommodating immense cost. There is only two modes then, as conceive by which this object be attained. First for the legislature to make arrangements to take up those bonds and then pass an act making the suit for foreclosure proceeding tn rom, that is, against the lands themselves without making any parties defend ant which l think would be harsh proceed ding, and would operate injurously to the rights of all persons who would be willing to pay up their proportion of the deficiency of the debts of the bank, according to the amount for which their lands put in as stock Secondly, they will have to pass an act, that, whenever the precise deficit of the assets of the Bank is ascer- tained by the court of chancery and the receiver, that said deficiency be levied pro rata upon all the mortgaged lands, and that any stockholder or per son representing said stockholder, or who has bought any of the lands from the receiver, may release his lands by paying the amount of said pro rata to the State in such time as the legislature may think best.

 The latter mode, I think far preferable to any have before seen suggested and would suggest lands in which to pay their pro rata, would be wholly immateral to the State, that the install ments should be secured beyond doubt and luld bear the same interest that the State would have pay.

 If the State should take up these Real Estate Bank bonds, she would give other bonds in their stead, payable in twenty thirty years, and make provision to pay the interest promptly Conse- quently, if this is done, she could give the owners of said lands ten, fifteen twenty years to pay up the deficit by annual instaments, bearing the same interest that the State would have to pay. The legislature could by the proper enactments, throw guards around the matter, that there need be no danger of loss, and also give sufficient in- diligence to the owners of the mortgaged lands, save an immense amount of trouble, expense and vexatious litigation. As this communication is becoming rather lengthy, will close, with prom ise of few more articles, if they acceptable. Yours respectfully.

 CALEB WILLIAMS.
Year: 1860

THE Fall Session of this Institution l will open on the first Monday of September next.

 La Grange Female College is located in the healthy and pleasant town of LA GRANGE, TENN, forty y-nine miles east of Memphis on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, three miles west of Grand Junction and is accessible by Railroad from all the surrounding States.
Year: 1860

THR SrArEs or rHR ONO VALLEY-The
Philadelphia Bulletin, after giving a liberal
account Of the grand reunion demonstration
in that city, wound up BY saying


Such demonstrations are delightful They
add TO the conviction which is felt by every
man who has ever been borne on the
bosom Of the Ohio River, that the
States Of that Valley are as true as ststl
TO every holy memory Of the Revolution,
every recollection Of the common perils and
common triumphs Of pioneer warfare, and
every interest which tells them that they
have one common and glorious destny.-
The energy, enterprise and potriotism Of the
States Of the Ohio Valley will ere long
carry the civilization of the a0ld Thirteen
across the mountains, the rivers and the
plains Of the West, until on the slope Of the
Rocky Mountains the tide meets and inter,
ningles with the advancing wave now
sweeping eastward from California
Year: 1860

GJ- A young gentleman, moving in fashions
able circles at Wheeling, is missing from home
for some days 1t is supposed that he was
struck by some of the feminines of Father
Kemp's troupe who lately gave concerts in that
city and that he has followed the Company,
which is now at Cleveland The Wheeling
Union wishes for information that will lead to
his discovery.