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Year: 1860

In waiting ourselves in imagination to our
own satellite, the mOon-the nearest of our
celestial bOdies-we have passed over a dis


tance equal to thirty times the diameter of our
globe. In advancing to the sun we travel over
distance equal to thirty times that of the
moon; and before we reach Uranus the re-
motest of the planets, we have trayersed a
space equal to twenty times the earth distance
from the sun. Thus placed at the limits of a sys


tenn enclosed in circle of eighteen hundred
millions of miles in radius our appreciation of
distance would appear to be exhausted, and
we seem to be on the margin Of an unfathom-
able abyss. The telescope, however. and the
mural circle enable us to span the void, and
the genius of man, proud of the achievement
and justly, if humbly proud-has crossed the
guif twelve thousand times the radius of his
own system, that We may study the nearest
world in the armament of heaven. Beyond
this frontier lies the whole universe of stars


their binary systems, their clusters, and their
nebulOus combinations The observed paralIax
of one fourth Of a second in q Lyra carries MS
four times as far into the bosom of space; though
beyond this, as we have no positive measure of
distance, II would be as unphilOsophical to AS
sign limits to creation as to give il an infinite
r rnge. In this rapid fight into space we have
trayersed 1T but in one dimension, and the line
which we have traced is but a unit in the scale
OF celestial distance. Creation in its wide pan
Drama is still above US, beneath US and around
u.s. The over-arching heavens still enclose US,
and innumerable worlds sparkle in its canopy


1t from this bourne, from which the astro-
nomical traveller alone returns we look upon
our course our own planetary system ceases to
be perceived. Its sun is dim, itself but an in
visible point in the nebulous light that inter
Vsnes. Where, then, is our terrestrial ball; its
ocean, its continents its mountains its en-
pires, its dynastics, its thrOnes2 Where is our
fatherland, its factions its christians. disu-
mons, its crimes, and its unholy wars2 Where
is our home, its peace, its endearments, its
hopes, and Its fears? Where is man, int llect


ual mOnad, the only atom of organic life that
can pierce the deaths and interpret the enigma
of the universe? and yet the only spark of
spiritual nature which disclaims the authority


and ressts the will of the universal King They
have all disappeared in the far-off perspective,
the long vista Of space, whose apex, were it q
sun, the hugest telescope would fail to descry.
No living thing here meets the eye, and no
sentiment associated with life presses on the
affections. The tiny organisms of earth and
ocean, every thing that moves and breathes,
that lives and dies, all are engulphed in the
great conception Of the universe The strain
ing mind cannot unite the immeasurable ex-
tremes. The infinite in space the eternal in
duration, the OmDipOtent in power, the perfect
in wisdom, alone fill the expanded soul, and
portray in their awful combination the Crea-
tor of the universe.-NOrth British ReUieU.
Year: 1860

The Breckenridge State Central Committee of
Pennsylvania assembled on Friday last and, altho
having heretofore agreed to fuse with the Bell aud
Douglas men, TesciHded the resolution agreeing to
such fusion, and adopted in its stead another reso-
luton, declaring it inexpedient TO unite with the
Bell and Douglas men agains, Lincoln, in the ap-
preaching Presidential election. The Committee
therefore, nominated straightout Breckenridge
electoral ticket and intend to fight the Presidential
battle in Pennsylvania on their own hook We
have the proceedings of the Committee before US,
but we have no room for them to-day.


Thus, the course OF the Breckenridge men in
Pennsylvania presents conclusive evidence of the
fact that 1t is their deliberate purpose 10 do all in
their power to effect the election of Lincoln They
know that, without thorough union of the oppo-
nents Of Lincoln in Pennsylvania the twenty-seyen
electoral votes of that State will necessarily be
thrown for Lincoln and the Black Republicans
Yet in the face Of this obvious and admitted fact
these Breckinrdgers fartieusly and traiorousy re-
fuse to enter into any fusion union with the Bell
and Douglas men--thus calmly and deliberately re-
solving to give Pennsylvania TO Lincoln And
yet too, these Brecknridgers Of the North profess
to be the special friends and defenders of the South
and Southern rights Cannot the Breckenridge
men in Virginia and the South now clearly see that
their Breckinrdge allies ut the North are wolves
in sleeps clothing-thst they are the very worst
enemies the South has at the North? De they not
see that they cannot be trusted or relied on--that
their Whole and sole object is to bring about the
election of Lincoln
Year: 1860

PRINcELY Present TO A KENTUCKY BELLE
One of our fair neighbors over tho water has been
especially honored by the Prince of Wales. On
Monday, Miss Matte Taylor, of Newport, received
from his Royal Highness magnificent diamond
brooch, surmounted by his crest The present is a
token of the Princes remembrance of the Cincin-
natl ball. and more particularly, of course, of the


pleasure he experienced in the society of Miss Tay-
lor, who selected as one of his partners by the
Floor Managers and with whom he danced and
waltzed. Whether any of his other partners have
been similarly complimented, we are not aware
The brooch was made to the Royal order, and is
certainly Indicative if it proves to he the only case


Of the kind, of a decided impression having been
made by the fair Kentuckian upon the Royal heart
Year: 1860

A SAILORS Description ORA DANcE-Hadn't had
any fun with the land-mbbers till Thursday night
at n shindig. When arrived at the cabin found
EN- under weigh on q Spanish dance Took my
station in line with Suke Tuckcr--fe back and
filled then shot ahead two iathoms--hauled up on
the starboad tack to let another raft pass and then
came stern another sail-spoke her and then
bore round against the sun, and then fell in with
another sail in full chase. Passed twenty sails ON
the same course and when half across to the other
shore stepped nstern-fel hack--couldn't fill, so LET
so anchor and hauled up for repairs.
Year: 1860

EVTEcTs OF THE LATE FRosTs Uros ToBAcco.--From
all accounts says the Louisville Journal the effects
of the fross of the latter part of last week upon
the tobacco crop have been most disastrous, in
voyng the loss perhaps, of about one-cigth OF the
crop in the tobacco growing region Of the Southern
portion Of the State Some reference is niado there
to in our commercial columns this morning
Year: 1860

short time ago man named Crandau made
his escape from the Allegheny county jail For
the information Of the curious he has lately written
back the following account of the manner of his
escape; 81 suppose II is mystery to some how
got away, consequently will give you brief his
tory of my departure. The modus opsrandi was
this; got out of my cell By ingenuity, ran up
stairs with agility, crawled out Of the beck window
in secrecy slid down the lightning rod with rapid
ity, walked out of the angelic town with dignity,
and am now basking in the sunshine of pleasure
and liberty"
Year: 1860

II is only q quarter of century since the first
steamer crossed the ocean, and now the annual
eastern and western trips of steamers connecting
Europe with America are said, by New York
paper, to be five hundred and eghty-fiye in num-
Der. We shall soon have a daily arrival
Year: 1860

How TO Cook A BEEFsrEAK.-The following
were the rules adopted by the celebrated "Beei-
steak Club" started in England in lTS4;


Pound well your meat until the iibres break
Be sure that next you have, TO broil the steak


Good coal in plenty nor moment leave,
But turn il over this way aud then that,
The lean should be quite rare-not so the fat.


The platter now and then the juice receive,
Put on your butter, place il on your meat
Salt pepper, turn il over serve and eat.
Year: 1860

The friends of Breckenridge and Lane are
coming TO an understanding with the friends of Lin
coin and Hamln here, and leading men have had
several interviews of late the result Of which has
not come to light. observe thct the ofice-hoders
in this city are less hostile 10 the Republicans than
they We're aud many of them express their prefer
epce over either Douglas or Bell. On the other
hand, Republicans supposed to be well informed,
say that Lincoln, if elected, viii retain all the
Southern Democrats in Office and make no changes
South in conversation with a leading friend of
the Administration, no longer ago than yesterday,
he stated that he thought Lincoln would be elected
and ifso, would be at the mercy of a Democratic
Senate. This consideration and the further fact
that Mr. Buchanan and his Cabinet had favored
Lincoln in his race against Douglas would induce
the incoming Administration to retain the Demo-
Gratis in Office in the South as well as to divide the
foreign appointments with theml
Year: 1860

THE FEET IN WINTER TIME.-No per-
son can be well long whose feet are habi-
tually cold; while securing for them dry
ness and warmth, is the certain means Of
removing q variety Of annoying ailments.


The feet Of some are kept more comfor-
table in winter if cotton is worn, while
wollen suits others better The wise course,
Therefore, is for esch one to observe for
himself, and act accordingly. 20


Scrupulous cleanliness is sessentiaItc the
healthful warmth of the feet; hence, all, es.
pecially those who walk q great deal out of
doors during the day in cold weather,
should make it a point 10 dip both feet in
cold water on rising every morning, and
let them remain half ankle deep, for half q
minute at time, then rub and wipe dry,
dress and move about briskly to warm them
up. To such as cannot well adopt this
course from any cause, the next best plan
is to wash them in, warm water every night
before going to bed, taking the precantion
to dry them by the FIRE most thoroughly be.
fore retiring; this besides keeping the feet
clean, preserves natural softness to the
skin, and has tendency to prevent and
cure corns.


Many troublesome throat affection, and
many an annoying headache viii be cured
if the feet are kept clean, warm, soft and
dry. -. s:,.s,5 80
Year: 1860

A REMARKABLE ANSWER TO PRAYER
"A few years ago the Wesleyans at An;
in the county of Essex, occupied small
cottage for public worship. The Lord re-
vived his work, and the place was too strait
for them. They sought and obtained u
plot of ground upon which to erect chap.
ell. Some of 'the baser sort in the village
were opposed to its erection and one to
whom large tree belonged, one of the
branches of which overhung the ground,
resolved that it should not be erected. His
opposition was bitter and protracted the
people did not wish to go to law: they
therefore held special prayer-meetipg,
and besought the Lord to interfere. That
night there was violent storm, accompani
ed by thunder and lightning; the electric
fluid struck the tree, and severed the branch
just where it would have been in the way
Fear fell upon the enemies of Zion, and
the building was erected, and still stands a
monument of the liberality of the people,
and one of the sbulwarks of the land
Year: 1860

n@ A mans force in the world, other
things equal, is just in the ratio Of the,
force and strength Of his heart. "a full-
hearted man'is always powerful man if
he be erroneous, then he is powerful for en-
ror; if the thing is in his heart, he is sure
to make it notorious, even though it may
be downright falsehood. Let man beney.
er SO ignorant, still if his heart be full Of
love to a cause, he beomes powerful
man for that object, because hehas heart
power, heart force. A man mny be deficient
in many yof the advantages of education,
in many of those niesties whichare so much
looked upon in society; but once give him
a strong heart, that beats hard, and there
is no mistake about his power. Let him
have heart that is right full up to The brin
with an object, and that man will sdo. the
thing, or else he will die gloriously defeat
ed, and will glory in his defeat. HEAHr
IS PowER.-Spurgeon.
Year: 1860

BEAUTIFUL.-Why is it that the rain
bow and the cloud come over us with a
beauty that is not Of earth, and then pass
away, and leave US to muse on faded love.
illness? Why is it that the stars that hold
their nightly throne are placed above the
reach of our limited faculties, forever
mockiug US with their unapproachable glo.
ry? And why is it that the bright forms of
human beauty presented to our views are
then taken from us, leaving the thousand
streams of affection to flow back in alpine
torrents upon the heart? We are born of
larger density than that of this earth
There is land where the stars will be set
out before us like islands that slumber in
the ocean, and where the beautiful beings
that pass over US like meteor will stay in
our presence forever.-Prentice.
Year: 1860

H@ We are told'that when Archbishop
Cranmer's edition of the Bible was printed
in 1888. and fixed to desk in the English
parish churches, the ardour with which men
focked to read it was incredible. They
who could, procured it, and they who could
not, crowded to read it, or to hear it read,
in churches 1t was common to see little
assemblies of mechanics meeting together
for that purpose after the labor of the day.
Many even learned to read in their old age,
that they might have the pleasure of instruc.
ting themselves from the Scriptures.
Year: 1860

HONEST FARMER. Two farmers having
a dispute as to some land an action at law
was commenced to determine it, On the
day fixed for the trial, one of them called
on his opponent to accompany him to the
court that each might give his own state.
ment of the case. Finding his neighbor at
work in the field, he said to him, "Is it pos.
sible that you have forgotten our cause is
to be decided to-day?" "No," said he,
81 have not forgotten it, butt cannot well
spare time to 60. You will be there, and


I know you are an honest man, and will
state the case fairly, and justice will be
DONE" And so it proved; for the farmer
stated his neighbor's claims so clearly that
the cause was decided against him, and be
returned to inform his opponent that he
had gained the property. Such charac-
ter is worth more than the wealth of Indies.
Year: 1860

WELL-SpENr T1ME.-Spend your time,
in nothing which must be repented of.
Spend it in nothing on which you might
not pray for the blessing Of God. Spendit
in nothing which you could not review
with a quiet conscience on your dying
bed. Spend it 10 nothing which you might
not safely and properly be found doing,
if death should surprise you in the act
Barter. -. -
Year: 1860

A SMART Fox OR A TOUGH STORY
In a recent lecture upon his experience in
Arctic life, DR.. Rae said: On the journey
I saw very curious instance of the sagac-
ity of the Arctic fox. Conscious that I
was aiming at him, he tucked his tail under
bis legs, cooked up his ears, and endeavor.
ed to look as much like hare as possible
(Which is an animal comparatively worth
Year: 1860

less.) Another fact Of this kind occurred
to me whilst being detained at particular
place, where our favorite amusement was
trapping wild animals. Our mode Of do
ing this was with spring gun connected
with bait, which, when touched, produced
the explosion. One instance showed us
that fox, either from observation Of .
companions fate, or from hard earned ex


perience, had gone up to the gun, bit of


the cord connected with the bait, and the
danger being averted, went and ate the
meat in undisturbed comfort. And:it is 3
common occurrence for the fox to make 9


trench up to the bait, seize the bait, ant
permit the charge to pass over his head.
Year: 1860

MR. EDrToR: I see that the people of Lit tie Rock have taken stock sufficient to secure the erection of line of Telegraph from Memphis to that place. and that the line is to follow the Memphis and Little Rock railroad survey. Also, that the citizens of Browns vile, will in all probability, get branch to that point. Now, shall we stand idle and do nothing towards securing the advantages of telegraph to Des Arc? l am in favor of taking stock sufficient to build an independent line from Des Arc to Memphis. We can do it who says we can't? I know there is en- terprise enough here and in the surrounding country to do it. Get up the subscription, and man will not be wanting to do the work. Let us go it on our 'E own hook," have line ourselves. And, if our sister county town (Brownsville) is cut off entirely, when we get our line, I am in favor of helping her to build branch from here there. Why not? :? Both towns are in Prairie county; their in- terests do not conflict. Let us help one an- other, and rejoice in each others prosperity. Let us have meeting of the citizens of Des Arc, at an early day and see what can be done. DIES ARC.
Year: 1860

IF We learn that report is current that s great deal of sickness prevails in Des Arc and vicinity. This is great mistake. In near six years residence here, we have never known Des Arc and the country adjacent more healthy. We are confident that not one of our Physicians has made bis expenses during the past four weeks.
Year: 1860

Messrs. Editors Permit me through
your columns to lay before the public my
views on keeping up country Roads, as vel


as the bearing the late legislative enactmen,
will have towards attaining that end and
whether its bearing will be equal or une


quail upon the people, required by it to dc
the work or pay the tax. If my views
should have no other good effect than te
bring ADLER minds to discuss the subject, SC
important to all, I shall feel amply repaid


AS much money or labor is contempla


ted under the new act to be expended OF
Roads, the question with me is, how it il
to be applied. If in banking upon the
roads from bitches &c., to make them good


l think it will, in whole or part, be a fail


ure; and much road that is usually good


spoiled. For by throwing up beds o.


clay, be they ever SO deep, packed and
rounded to the bitches, they will cut down
in wet times. Although no water be per.
mitted to run on them, what falls is fully
sufficient for wheels and hoofs to make i'm,
pressions which will fill with the falling
rain. Every additional track cuts deeper
and deeper, in search of firm bottom; and,
it follows, the deeper the clay, the deeper
the mud will be, and the worse the roads.
Be the bitches ever so deep and good, the
water cannot pass through the miry clay
into them, and has to dry by evaporation.
Hence clay roads, where much throwing
up has been done, are almost impossible
throughout the winter and spring. A hard
freeze only makes it worse, as that throws
up the mud in frightful, dangerous blocks,
when cut into by wagon wheels. I think
those who have travelled the hills near York
vile (Which have been worked in this way)
during winter and spring months, will a.
gree with me that piling up roads only
makes bad matters worse, unless done with
gravel or sand. This is the case, also, on
the fat black;ja roads, which are one
continued slush of mud and water during
winter; yet they are never so bad as when
the under-layer of pipe-clay is thrown up.


Now we may notice the stony. gravelly
or sandy roads, which are seldom very bad
unless neglected, by letting water run on
and wash them into gullies in a word, for
want Of breakers and drainage. But if,
for further improvement, deep side bitches
should be cut and the under clay thrown
upon them, then we should have muddy
and bad roads of them also; and the more
put on the worse. The reader, no doubt, is
Year: 1860

HINTS TO YOUNG GENTLEMEN.-Don'l
give up your seat in the cars, when you are
tired out with your days work, to peri
young miss who has been amusing herself
with little shopping-she won't ever
thank you for it aad if man is going tc
sacrifice his comfort, he has a reasonable
right to expect, at least little gratitude
No use being polite some ladies-there's
an old proverb about casting the pearls be-
fore-what's their name?


Don't submit to be crowded off the pave.
ment into a muddy gutter by too advancing
balloons of silk and whalebone. Haven't
your newly blacked boots as good claim to
respect as their skirts? Look straight be-
fore you, and stand upon your own rights
like man-the ladies can contract them
selves little if they see there's no help
for it!


Don't talk literature and fine arts to the
pretty girls of your acquaintance until you
are sure they know the difference between
Thomson's Seasons and Thomson's Arith-
metic And if they look particularly senti-
mental, then you may know they don't un-
derstand what you are talking about!


Don't ask q nice little girl about her doll
unless you are very certain she hasn't come
out and been engaged in two or three
firtations already.


Don't say complimentary things to .
young lady at party, without first making
sure that her intended is not standing be.
hind you the whole time.


Don't accept a lady's invitation to go
shopping with her, unless you have previ-
ously measured the length of your purse.


Don't stay later than eleven o'clock when
you spend the evening with pretty friend
the wisest man in Christendom becomes
a bore after that hour.


Don't believe any woman to be an angel.
If you feel any symptoms of that disease,
take dose of sage tea and 60 to bed-it
is as much a malady as the small pox, and
it is your business to get over it as quickly
as possible An angel, indeed! If you
Year: 1860

AN example of conjugal devotion was given
ty the wife of sir William Napier who not
only patiently extracted the meaning of the
letters in cypher of Joseph Bonaparte and
Marshal Sout, intrusted to the Historian by
Wellington, but copied in a fair hand the
whole Of her husbands manuscript of the
History.
Year: 1860

A MOVEMENT has been started in Philadel-
phia for the organization of self sustaining
institution for homeless and outcast females,
in which they can be employed and instruct
ed in progressive system of horticulture.
The plan hns been designed by Miss Emma
hardinge. the lecturer. who has announced
her intention of giving her services in every
Town she visits in the Union, for the purpose
OF cole iecting funds for the Object.
Year: 1860

The Second Annual Fair and Cattle Show
of the Alameda County Agricultural Society
will be opened in the city of Oakland on
Tuesday, the 9Th of June, and continue five
days. A feature of the show will he a trial
Of reaping and moving machines
Year: 1860

THE New Orleans Crescent hopes soon to
see the day when Unrestricted free trade will
prevail throughout hristendom-when all
the sea ports will be free ports-and when
every shackle that now interposes to prevent
the free operation of commerce will be re-
moved and would have commerce as free as
the air of Heaven and as unfettered as the
pillows of the ocean.
Year: 1860

UNIFORM OF THE House OF REPRESENTATIVES,
PAGEs.-A few of the pages of the House
of Representatives, says the Wash
ington Star, have already made their ap-
pearance on the floor. arrayed in portion OF
the uniform which it is proposed to have
them all shortly adopt. The uniform is to
consist of an entire suit of cadet CLOTH with
dark stripe down the pantaloons. This
cloth is very serviceable, as we'll as exceed
ingly neat in appearance.
Year: 1860

THE Lockhaven penn Watchman records
very remarkable phenomenon. Some
months ago, MIR John johnson of that place
had the middle finger of his right hand am
putated close to the lower joint joining the
hand. The wound soon healed over, and al
most Immediately new finger commenced
growing from the stump of the old one; and
six months from the time the finger was am
putated, Mr.. johnson had new and full
grown one In its place, with the exception
of the nail, which is just commencing to shoot
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