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Year: 1869

case in the county hospital. There was young
man lying i'll there who was mourning and pray
lug for means and strength sufficient to enable
him to go East to his parents. 4 friend know
ing this desire and anxious to assist the invalid,
wrote 10 his father fer the necessary funds, and
a few days ago received $500. The next day he
visited the hospital to inform the young man
that his wishes and prayers were about to be re-
allied. Knowing the weak, nervous condition
of the patient he was quite cautious in impart-
ing the glad intelligence, breaking it BY degrees
to his knowledge. But it would seem as If pre-
caution was useless, as the young man on hear
ing the full facts of the intelligence sprang from
the bed and fell in fit resulting in paralysis
and tie probabilities that be will soon die.
i-NdrysuiNe dppedL
Year: 1869

MILK FOR HEART DIsEAsE.-Whle we believe
that in California the proportion is one in ten
affected with heart disease, we deem it of suf-
fcient importance to publish whatever we may
find in relation to the disease and its possible
The following remedy, taken fom an
eastern exchange, we give with the hope that it
may prove beneficial:


Under the head of 'Milk Cure,' the Ledger
sometime ago brought to public notice full ac-
count of the curative effects of continued use of
milk regimen iu the treatment of many diseases
dyspepsia, dropsy and affections of the breast,
ETC., as described by DR.. karell There is now
additional testimony on this subject, especially
as relates to morbid enlargement of the muscu-
lar structure OF the heart, scientifically called
hypertrophy, as represented by French physi-
clan of Montpelier. This gentleman tells that in
the embarrassment of the circulation arising
from this state of the heart, associated with the
obstruction OF the valves, the milk diet, together
with the use of the digtalis, and sometime:
without it, will relieve tie most distressing
symptoms. Eventually there will ensue even ar
absorption of the enlarged muscular structure
ending in But to insure success the pa
tent must follow strictly the injunction laid
upon him. Under the influence of this diet it il
found that the impulse of the heart dminishes
together with the palpitatons and the conges
ton of imperfect circulation of blood in thu
face, brain and lungs. Even where cure can
not be hoped for, there will still be paliatior
of the symptoms.
Year: 1869

ST JOHN, March 1S.-Mr. Cudlip, the
member from st. John, yesterday gave
notice i'll the Legislature of a motion dc.
claring the condition of the province
such as to excite general alarm. Taxa
ton is increasing without any cores
ponding benefits, and the people are
leaving by the hundred for the United
States. The law making power should,
as province, seek to carry out what the
people are doing individually. and ask
the Gnited States to admit New Bruins
wick in the Union, on fair and equitable
terms; particularly SIS the people are
forced to the conclusion that the nature
of all their productions and the geo
graphical position of the country point
to the republic as their natural market,
and as that can be most surely obtained
by union with the United States it is
moved that committee be appointed to
devise ways and means to carry out the
proposition =. raar


The Attorney General objected to the
motion as reasonable, and the House
refused to allow 1t to go on the notice
book. Mr.. Cudlip, however, has gained
his object Of getting it before the coun-
try
Year: 1869

EyThe daily evening train out Of
Washington is now generally known as
the swearing train,' from the, number
of homeward- bound eifice-seekers who
not being friends of the Grant family,
and having neglected to contribute to
the gift enterprise, endeavor to relieve
their disappointment and the tedium of
the forlorn journey by profuse inter
changes of profanity
Year: 1869

from the New Orleans Republican March al


1he question is being tested whether the morals OF
o community are more corrupted by open and
licensed gambling houses where no one can play IN
secret than by the system or practice OF gambling
which prevailsin all our large cities There are those
who MAINTAIN that ''vice 20 be hated needs but TO
be seen.n There IL some truth In this view OF the
matter. and though men gamble openly now In
licensed houses, II In not presumed that gambling
has greater number OF votaries here than before.


There are three or four open houses on ST. Charles
street. and new establishments are thrown open
nearly every day. Buildings ineligible Tor business
purposes like one on Benville street between Royal
and Chartres are taken up for gambling houses and


great dea. Of activity Ia exhlDed In the prepara'
tions In fact, there seems TO be manla Tor open
ing new gambling houses IN various parts OF the
town. The state will probably derive revenue OF
nearly half million dollars from licenses to gam
bling establishments-but somebody must lose. We
are saving nothing OF the morality or immortality OF
the question: but are only stating facts as to the In


lust now their daily matinees are largely attended,
and they materially interfere with the evening at
tendance al some OF the theatres. But the novelty
OF open gambling houses Will wear on after while,
ana the hundreds who flock 70 them only from
motiyes OF curiosity Will resume their accustomed
nightly rounds. We shall report the experiment
from time TO time, conccaling nothing.
Year: 1869




In the formal presentation which took place on
board the Columbia In the presence OF a number Of
the Captains friends, the Rev. DIR. Street said:-
.sThose who have crossed the ocean know the value
or having as captain one who Is at once gentle
man and an able seaman. He spoke the experience
OF all passengers by that vessel when he said that
they appreciated highly the zeal, ability and eni-
cheney OF Captain Carnaghan. When the accident
took place he iully equal 10 the emergency, and
while full OF anxiety Tor the fate OF the ship they
learned with satisfaction that she had survived the
perls OF the and arrived safely at port. In order
10 show their esteem for his gift OF head and heart
his friends had decided to present some tangible
token OF their regard.n


Captain Carnaghan said that he thanked them for
this expression Of their good wishes, which con-
veyed their approval OF his conduct in the late
emergency and was the first acknowledgment he
had received Of II. He did expect q letter OF
acknowledgment from the underwriters but was
satisfied to find that he had discharged his duty to
the satisfaction OF the public. He did not claim any
reward for dlscharging his duty, but would ever ap-
preciae the Kindness OF his friends on this occasion
After some brief addresses In which the other
assemDlage separated.
Year: 1869

Presentation to Captain Carnashan.


Yesterday one OF the most gallant acts OF self-de
votion in the history Of seamanship and the esteem
in which a worthy oficer is held by his personal
friends was recognized by the presentation OF
testimonial to Captain Carnaghan, OF the Glasgow
steamship Columbia. During the voyage last De-
cember the propeller OF the Columbia broke loose in
the shaft-pipe while in mid ocean, This was most
perilous position; for the. sharp and heavy metal
blades thus loosened were liable to be banged and
beaten about the sternpost OF the vessel, and
the plates Of the counter stove in or the Stern
post to be torn away. In this emergency
the Columbia saved by the sheer skill and pluck
OF the commander. The only hope Of safety rested
1t fom battering the stern OF the vessel but the
heavy sea which was rolling rendered this apparent
y impossible. Captain Carnaghan, however, made
the men lower him the tatfrail by rope around
his waist, while he directed and guided with mis-
OWE hands the necessary operations. The object
10 have the lashings made fast upon the blades
on both sides. The difficulty was 10 get the bignts
OF the chains over each upper blade. Thirteen times
his crew had to snatch the captain from the
waves, which threatened TO choke him or
dash him lifeless against the rudder
Fourteen times he bade them slower
awayu again, and at last the cables were drawn
around the screw both sides, 'bowsed taut"
with purchase blocks to ringbolts on the deck, and
the Columbia safe from the injury with which
she had been threatened by her broken gear. Ap-
preciating his daring In this feat accomplished
and his courtesy and attention to the passengers
some friends OF Captain Carnaghan had manufac-
tured, by Kirkpatrick OF Broadway, valuable silver
wine set, bearing the following inscription
Year: 1869

As / was about to pass nay first night
in Japanese house, watched snxiously


the preparations for slesping. They
we're simple enough: a mattress in the
form of very thick quilt, about seven
feet long by four wide, was spread on the
floor; and over it was laid an ample
robe, very long and heavily padded and


provided with large sleeves. Having


put on the night dress, the sleeper COW
ers himself with another quilt and sleeps,
1. e., If he has some years practice in
the use of his bed. " i
But the most remarkable feature about
Japanese bed ia the pillow. This is a


wooden box about four inches high,


eight inches long and two inches wide at
the top. 1t has a cushion of folded
papers on the upper side to rest the neck
on, for the elaborate manner of dressing
the hair does not permit the Japanese,


especially the women, to press the head
on q pillow. Every morning the upper
most paper is taken off from the cushion,
exposing a clean surface without the
expense Of washing pillow.


/ passed the greater part OF the night
in learning how to poise my head in this


novel manner; and when / finally closed
my eyes, it was to dream that / was
being slowly beheaded, and to awake at
the crisis to fnd the pillow bottom side
up, and my back resting on the sharp
lower edge of the box. During my stay
in the country learned many of its
customs, mastering the use of chop.sticks,
and sccustoming nay palate to raw fresh
fish, but the attempt to balance my head
N o two-inch. pillow gave up in
AZ ,pair. after trying in vain to secure
~. Nox by tying it to my neck aud head.
-1I mPun. 'pelly's Travels Round the World
Year: 1869

THE Rising Star mill at Flint,
again steamed up on Wednesday
morning and is now pounding away
to the infinite delight of FiIntites,
all of whom put their faith in the


Rising Star. Cheerful notes are
those that proceed from the steam
whistle in a mining camp. They
enIiven every industrial interest, men
work with a more cheerful spirit,
merchants deal more libral!y, Hotel
keepers are not so morose with their
boarders, Saloon keepers treat Of
tener, mechanics are not so anxious
for paw in advance, Lawyers work
harder for contingent fees, Doctors
are more anxious to save the lives
of their patients. There appears to
be much more to live for when the
mills are pounding and whlstllng IN
chorus. They are to mining camp
what music is to an army in battle.
Year: 1869




White Pine has not received any great
addition to its good reputation by the visit
of Johnny Crow to that country. He re-
turned last Sunday perfectly satisfied to stay
away. Like all who go, he admits the exist
euce Of much money there, but like ma
,ority of others, can't see what good it is to
do those who have no hope OF getting H.
The money is in the hands of capitalists who
are holding it for the purchase of mines =
Titles are now becoming so mixed up that II
,s dangerous to invest and the consequence
is congestion Of The monetary nerves and
arteries Mr.. Crow, after deliberate survey
Of the field and mature calculation OF the
chances in the two localities decided IN favor
Of Idaho City and shaped his course accord
ingIy. He says there are hundreds liere
who would be glad to be back where they
came from. and would soon be there II they
could raise the money.
Year: 1869

The firing on Monday evening, as We
went to press appears TO have been biuif,
as no one was hurt, and we cannot learn that
any one was shot at The shooting was IN
the road near Curleu's house, some distance
this side OF the disputed ground in Slaughter
uo,.e Culch and was directed up into the
air Curlew and party were in the house
and saw their antagonists, but reserved their
fr. for close quarters The shootists, after
emptying their firearms passed on Without
,nr,ber demonstrations The matter OF dis
mute is still unsettled
Year: 1869

Many years ago. the these lines and an Invalid "ns visiting the
Island Of S. cx for their health experienced and Witnessed many surprising and


sI effects the Rum there produced Of thein7Ads who were iks
ouv.s) health and upon inquiry and investigation on'neo M history
Of its medicinal virtues delighted and surprised ana aeF MS own recovery
which soon occurred determined possible procure the sole right to manufacture
ani sell tin the United States


The result Of his glorious success for himself ana saHeI humanity
for the BITTE2s thus made known the world PLAN
TATN DITT-as being real merit founded upon new principles and
relying wholly upon vegetable world for its medicinal e w'rkea a v'u
ton IN the history medicine household W all over the civilized
world The i, Tssox taGsnan health and the demand for
the RTTTERs exceeded the abilities the propr'rs supply


the large importation st. croz Rum made expressly or the
pounding quantity was inadequate therefore became necessary
extensive scale abroad should once 0e MADE ana an agent
was dispatched to St. purpose He was fortunate IN securing and
leasing the largest and most productive estates on the
presses erected sit by magic which utterly aston
experiences: and natives iand were pro-
propors Of the PLANTATION BIER were IN position
Supply laboratory the perfectly st. crz Rum needed in anu
turing the GREAT DYEc IzoRATo7 The above cut represents
the crushing sugarane preparing for the stills and


and Intermittent and Earons Fever and
other kindred diseases BEas is unsurpassed the
history world million bottles disposed Of annually They are
and young male and female Ty agreeable IN taste and always
inne beneficial result
Year: 1869

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and etfectual
for preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
hair as soon restored
to its original color
sciM the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thick
Year: 1869

Every form and feature of these prevalent and
stubborn disorders is cradle ated locally and entirely
should precede its application. Its healing ouali-
ties will be found to be thorough and inyariable.
Year: 1869

Owing to the indisposition of our repor
ter we have 10 Senate report to-day. We
learn, however, there was not much bust
ness of an interesting nature transacted
The school bill occupied nearly the whole
session in discussion, without arriving at
anything definite.


It is understood, however. that Senator
Wynne made strong speech in reference
to the Secretary of State, which resulted
in the appointment of committee to in
vestigate the affairs of that Office
Year: 1869

COINCIDENCE.


In Now York heard of an extraordinary
coincidence which connects itself with Cap
tain Maffitt.


A gentleman on his way, with his wife,
from New York to some port in the South
ern seas-I forget the name-was express
ing to friend his fervent hope that no
"Confederate pirate" would catch sight of
them.


"Well," said his friend, "God help you
If Semmes gets his clutches On you. But
I'll tell you what I can do. know Maffitt,
and if you like can give you note of in
troductien to him. Ii you should fall foul
of the Florida it may serve some purpose. F"


He wrote out note more in fun than
earnest, and the gentleman, with a laugh,
took it, put it in his pocket book. and
thought no more about it. It was on the
tenth or eleventh day of the voyage that a
suspicious looking craft hove in sight, gave
chase, and brought their ship to with a
shot across her bows. It turned out to be
the Florida f! A boat came off, seized the
snip, set her on fire, and took off all on
board: When the gentleman found him
self with his fellow.captives On the deck of
the Florida, he got out his note and pre-.
sented it to Captain Maffitt. The Captain
read 1t, laughed, shook the gentleman s
hand, paid him many kind attentions, and
gave up his own cabin to him and his wife
Year: 1869

SAFE DEPosIr DEPARTMENT OF TIE NATIONAL
PARK B4NK.-The most recent one of the kind, IN tho
construction of which the Directors have ayailed
themselves Of all the experience up TO the present,
which has enabled them to produce more secure ar
rangemcnts than heretofore attained. In the Bur-
gIar and Tire Proof Gaa in their Fire Proof Building
they have Safes of various sizes leach secured by
Combination Lech, where tenants can place securities
of every description Tor small animal cost. The
officers will take pleasure in showing the Vault.
Year: 1869

The exploration of the scene of the
disaster in the Nevada mines revealed
q horrible sight. Nine of the bodies
found in the Crown Point mine were
lying close together, in every position,
short distance from the pump shaft.
The air pipe was broken-evidently
by these unfortnnates in their frantic
efforts to sustain life.i "A little further
off one was discovered sitting with his
back against post, with his head rest
ing on his open hand Upon the top
round of the pump-shaft ladder stood
another, with his arms tightly clasped
around the air pipe, which, in his des
perate agony, lie had disjoined in sew
eral places. The body of another,
one of the nine found near together.
was lying across the chair or crossbar
at the 300 station, where he must have
fallen from the 600 station, at which
level he was known to have been at
work. The corpse was horrible
sight, being nearly cut in two-the
bowels protruding, limbs smashed,
and the face fearfully mutilated-so
that it could only be recognized by the
hair and clothing. 1t is supposed that
he ran to the station, at the 600 level
to ring the bell for the cage, became
asphyxiated by the gas, and fell down
the shaft; or else that he walked into
it in his excited desire to escape. In
order to remove the mangled body it
was necessary to lash it to plank in
the most careful manner, lest it should
fall to pieces.
Year: 1869

Take the whites of four eggs, ten
cents worth of quicksilver; put them
into bowl and beat to a perfect froth.
Take feather and dip it into the prep
aration, and apply it to every part of
your bedstead where bugs conceal
themselves; do this once n year, aud
you will never see bedbug in your
house.
Year: 1869

Another Side to the Story - NO Truth In the
RumOred DefaicatiODs-LfbelO on The Manage


ment-The Concern in FlOurishing COndi-
tiOn.


From. the n. y. Herald of this Morning.


A morning paper of this city sought to make
a sensation yesterday by attacking the present
management of the Methodist Book Concern.
The MethOdists are not only very powerful,
but probably the most numerous religious con-
gregation in the country, and the Book Concern
being their publishing centre, an attack upon it,
as a matter of course must tvibrate to the farthest
corners of the land. Hence as q sensational
article ii was well planned. AS truthful and
reliable statement of fact it was failure. The
pith of the statement, accusation or charge, or
whatever else 1t may be called, was. contained
in the assertion that great corruption and fraud
had been discovered in that establishment in
yolying losses to the amount OF several hundred
thousand dollars; that not dollar had ever been
lost by the deialcatlon Of its managers from the
commencement of the business in 1876, but that
unfortunately that cannot be said of the Metho-
dist Book Concern any more.


This was very serious accusation, and calcu-
lated to create uneasiness in the minds of all
Methodsts throughout the country, who indivi-
dually as well as collectively have an interest in
the Concern, and in having 1t honestly and ho-
morally conducted. Fortunately for the MEM
bers-of the Methodist Church, but unfortunately
for those who put this libel before the public,
The facts show the assertions.made by the paper
in question were based on mere rumor, and that
of The kind so well described in the story of the
three black crows.
Year: 1869

are now shown to have been embezzled. This
exposure will furnish new argument to the
advocates of lay representation In the councils
of the Methodist Church, which has until lately
been refused, and which is even now in suspense.
Laymen will not long be content to stand by
and see their funds misappropriated, through
the inefiiciency of those who are empowered to
administer them, but who are incapatiated by
their education and their profession from ad-
ministeripp them wisely.
Year: 1869

WAsHINGToN's SELF. CONTROL
t. ia not known or realized 50 dis
tinctly as it should be that our great
Washington was by nature violently
passionate man, and that his habitual
composure was the result Of strenuous
self discipline triumph over natural
fraiJty so complete as almost to have
robbed him of the credit thereof, since
few could believe him TO be powerfully
influenced by emotion who SO rarely
gave way to emotion in even slight de-
gree. We are persuaded that the trials,
responsibilities and anxic,ies which that
greatest of men had to carry would but
for his, constant and profound selt-con'
troll, have worn him out long before the
accomplishment ofhis work ;; or, if they
did not actually kill his body, would
have made an end of his efficiency for
the labors devolved upon him. NO
frctrul, fuming, storming hero could have
done work.-From USING STRENGTH
WITH ECONOMY, IN Lippincoh's Mug
azine for June.
Year: 1869

foot is proverbial for its high arch, "a
stream can run under the hollow of his
foot is q description Of its form; the
foot of the Scotch lady is large and
thick that Of the Irish fat and square;


the English short and aeshy the Amer
lean foot is apt to be disproportlona'ely
small. A foot should be arched, fairly
rounded, and its Ieugth proportioned
to the height of the individual. 1t
should have delicate spring to it, and
the ankle should be rounded and firm.
Year: 1869

A man who was up to thing or two
once offered to bet that he could prove
that This side of the river was the other
site. His challenge was soon accepted,
and bet oft dollars was made when,
p pin,ing to the opposite shore of the riv-
er, he -hrrwdly asked


"Is not that ono side Of the river p


Yes was the Immediate answer.


agreed said the man aud is not
this the other side?


Yes said the other.
, Then, said the man, pay me the
Year: 1869

AN OFFIcE.-Wc trust that our radical
friends in their convention tomorrow will
not overlook the claims of DR.. Baker The
old man was victimized at vancouver. and
it will be hard indeed if his own county now
refuses him the empty compliment of place
on the ticket.