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Year: 1861

Some of our readers will probably re-
collect notice which appeared in the
Journal last February, relative to a theory
advanced by President FELTON, Of Harvard
that the debilitating and sometimes para
lytic, affections of the hand and arm ex-
perienced by those accustomed to write
much, were attributable to tie use of steel
pens. Since the appearance of the notice
IN question there has been good deal of
speculation regarding the theory it des-
erlbed, and many practical tests Of its re-
liability have been instituted. President
FELTON, has received a great many letters
proving the efficacy of resorting to the old
goose quill in curing partial, and almost
complete, paralysis of the hand and arm,
caused by using steel pens. One instance
is very remarkable. An eminent publish
er II this city. some two years ago found
himself unable to STEADY his hand to write.
His hand arm sweled so that he was for
ced to employ an amanuensis and such
was his necessity, only at brief intervals,
until he happened to see description of
President Felton's theory in the Journal.
He adopted the goose quill instead of the
steel psn. and in a month thereafter was
able to do his own writing, and lie contin-
ues to do without any trouble 1t may
save parties tire risk of annoying Presi.
dent FELTON, with inquiries relative to the
basis Of his theory when we inform them
he has none 80 explain.-Bost0n Journal
Year: 1861

Under this caption, the Milwaukee NewS
addresses some very sensible suggestions
to Democrats in regard to making an undis-
eliminating warfare upon banks at this
time as part of the Democratic policy Of
this State


1t doubts whether this is the most aus
picious time that could be selected to raise
clamor about banks and banking. 1t
suggests that, though the Democratic party
may pass resolutions against banks, the
Republican party may do the same, and
that. however desirable such an issue might
be for the success Of the Democratic party,
it may be impossible to make it.


1t also suggests the propriety of pru-
dence and moderation in the present crit
tieal condition Of cur State and National
affairs


1t is just now dangerous time for mere
politicians. Those who would raise false
issues, and are OH the watch to make party
capital cut of every petty circumstance,
are liable to fall into errors fatal to the
ends they seek to promote. The safest
method for all, at this time, is to pursue
the course which the best interests of the
country and the impulses Of honest patri-
otism dictate. The people of this country
are too intelligent to be deceived by those
captious politicians who seize upon every
circumstance that furnishes an opportu-
nifty to sow the seeds of dissension and dis
trust on the public mind, and to disturb
the unity Of sentiment in the loyal States
for the purpose Of party aggrandizement.-
State Journal.
Year: 1861

MORTALITY Or DRINKING BEER. - The
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Clipper, thus accounts for the sickness that
is prevailing in some Of the New York
regiments: The proportion of deaths
in one or two of the New York regiments.
is far beyond what is reasonable or in the
nature Of things necessary. The Albany
regiment suffers heavily. Intemperance is
the chief, if not the only cause of this. l
learn that whilst whiskey is disallowed the
men, they are permitted to indulge in malt
liquors, and especially lager beer, to their
utmost will, under the very mistaken i'm
preston that such drinks are net injurious.
IN very warm weather, malt liquors are far
more dangerous than alcoholic ones, by
reason of their rapid generation of acidity
in the stomach, and thereby causing chol-
eric symptoms of varied character.


"A striking instance Of the i'll effects Of
malt liquors in very warm weather was
furnished in the town of Newark, Ohio, in
the latter part of the very hot and dry
weather of 1854. Within the short space
Of thirty-six hours, from thirty to forty
persons died Of what was called cholera.
At first tie faculty and the public were
stunned at this mortality, but little in
vcstigation showed that in every instance
the disease was caused by beer drinking.
In several instances the victims resorted to
beer to quench the thirst of fever. 1t is
believed that every one who did so per
isbed The only drinks for some time al
lowed by the authorities Of the town were
alcoholic, and as good price was charged
for them, the chance was that they were
better than usual"
Year: 1861

CAUSE AND EFFECT "A clerk in a lage
store Of one of eur cities, in writing to a
friend, asks him to excuse him for not writ
ing before as he has been unusually busy
in consequence of having advertised lately.
What significant admission Some people
suppose that all sales of goods are stopped
in consequence of the political troubles,
but If they should advertise they would be
astonished to find what mistake they had
made.
Year: 1861

IMMRNsITY oE SPACE. = Humboldt's
Cosmos says: 1T is caculated by Sir
John Herschel that the light is nearly two
millions Of years in coming to the earth
from the remote nebulae reached by his
forty foot reflector. and therefore, be says,
those distant worlds must have been in
existence nearly two million years ago, in
order to send out the ray by which we
now perceive them. 1t also follows that
their light would continue to reach us for
two million years to come, were they to be
now stricken from the Heavens ~
Year: 1861

/ N OLOI1Oab


The name, character and conduct
of Minnie Price, are likely to occupy
as conspicuous place in criminal an
mails, as that of his friend the redoubt-
able Col William Cregar, who re-
Gently changed his military costume,
for the more appropriate Penitentiary
uniform. The adroit movements of
Minnie to ecape punishment, are
worthy of his proverbial cunning and
will interest many in this section of
country, where he was well known
and appreciated. His physiognomy
is not indicative of great shire wdness,
and yet he seems to combine a fox
like slyness with a weasel's STEALTH
ness to escape the meshes of the law
in which he is now entangled. In
addition to The movement made last
week to suborn witnesses for the pur-
pose of securing q new trial, the fol-
lowing affidavit has been affirmed to
before Alderman Lentz, by Nathan K.
Boyer, who was one of the parties ar
rested in the house of Price, on the
night of the surprise there by the po-
lice:


On returning from Court. to Pris-
on with Manassah Price after his con-
victien, said Price offered to me two
hundred dollars, if l would swear
against Elan Arter, what he, price
wished me to- Price intimated that
one thing would be to swear against
Arter in some horse matter this was
as deponent supposes ont of revenge,
for what he said Arter bad done in
Prices case. This did net proceed
any farther, as said Price supposed
that deponent would be out of prison
on the next day. | have also heard
from young man that he was offered
500 if he would take some goods,
which were to be furnished, (and
which were known to be stolen goods)
to the dwelling of Arter, and give
them to Arter's wife, and to tell her
that this young man and Arter had
dealings together, and that this was
a portion ofthe goods belonging to
said Arter, and then afterwards said
Arter's house was to be searched BY
the officers, detailed for that purpose,
the goods were to be found, and then
AFTER was to be charged with the
robbery of the store where the goods
had really been stolen from, and thus
fix the crime on Arter." A deep laid
plan indeed, to break down the test
mony of the principal witness against
him but being divulged, Prices
scheme fails altogether.
Year: 1861

~ REAT preparations have been made, and
N the most extravagant expectations excl
ted in reference to the annual races about to
come off on the Lambertville course The in
terest is greatly increased in consequence of the
heavy stakes, and of the entrance of a pair Of
old blooded nags, of the real soon side stock
Tho long on the turf, they have never been
known to lose race, being always ready to
start at the word, with an evident determine
tion not to be second best at the coming out
Although this is not exactly horse race, it is
nevertheless race-a true, genuine race, such
race as is not often witnessed in these diggins
1t is what may be called business race. It il
now being run, and will continue until notice is
given to the contrary by your humble servants
who are pretty well known in this community
as being of good bottom-fully equal to such
race. Tor almost any other.) The first round
has been run with triumphant success, TO the eff
feet of running up an immense, well assorted
and cheap stock of Lumber, Doors, Sash, Shut
ters. Stating and Stone Coal of all descriptions,
(but the poor the coal in one yard and the slate
In another-not mired-alsc large supply of
logs and smart Sawmill in readiness to cut
bills of any extent to order. All at


WHOLESALE & RETAIL.


Being practical carpenters, 'and having had
extended experience in the Lumber Trade, and
being deeply engaged in it. we nave full conf

dence in inviting public attention to our stock.
that We are prepared to offer such Inducements
as willearry conviction to the minds of all that
it viii be to their interest to favor US with their
patronage. Our persistant and constant atten
tion is devoted to the different departments, and
our plans being laid on the f'nimble sixpenee'
principle, assured that small profits and quick
sales is the true plan. We are bound to aston
ish the natives by giving more lumber for less
money than can be obtained this side Of South
Carolina.


Our Pennington yard embraces all the above
articles, and now for the proof Gave us call
and az sure as grass grows and water runs, you
will not be disappointed, but win receive the
full worth of your money, or little over, and
the thanks and polite attention of your humble
servants in the bargain,


JOHN L. GORDON.


JOHN DILTS.


Dec 26 1884 tf
Year: 1861

ing to notice the operations of the
Public School system in this section
Of the state, but as my letter has al
ready occupied more space than in
tended, / will defer its consideration
until my next.


Yours, PHELIx.
Year: 1861

Mrs. Brown, wife of Rev. David
Brown Episcopal clergyman of this
city, while on her way to visit sick
lady residing in York-st., accidentally
slipped on the pavement which was
covered with ice, and fractured one Of
her legs between the ankle and knee.
The broken limb was attended to By
Doctor Lilley, and she is improving
as fast as can be expected
Year: 1861

"United we Stand, Divided we Fall"


HURRA! FOR US--.WE TRY AGAINI
NNTH HILE country is in state of political excite
w ment, and business seems depressed, we have
determined to unite Efforts to carry on the


Coach Manufa cturing,


For the MUTUAL BENEFIT of ourselves, and for the
ACCOMMODATION of all those who may favor with
their custom We will endeavor to do all work sent in
a Neat and Substantial Manner, and at Moderate
Prices. Our long experience in the COACH BUSINESS
aers that Shall be able to give general satisfaction


BASHF0RD G0RMAN.
ANY person who may wish their Carriages Repainted
and Repaired will do well to give u CALL H. COR
MAN, who is generally known a GOOD COACH PAIN
TER hopes be able to please all those WIN favor
us with their custom. The Prices shall be moderate and
the workmanship shall be good if not better than any
done in the City. B. d. G..
~ Our Shop is west of the Capitol, known as the
CLARK OLD STAND.
Jan 2s 1861 l3-tf
Year: 1861

Somewhere in our neighborhood lives far
mcr of such social habits that his coming home
intoxicated was once no unusual thing. His
wife urged him in vain to sign the pledge


'Why. YOU see,' he would say, I'll sign it af-
ter awhile, but don't like to break right off at
once, it ain't wholesome. The best way is to
get used to thing by degrees you know


Very well, old man. his helpmeet would re-
ioin. see now if you don't fall into hole one
of these days, where you can't take care OF your
self, and nobody near to help you out


Sure enough, as if to verify the prophecy,
as he returned home drunk one day, he fell in
to a shallow well, and after great deal of use
less scrambng he shouted for the light of his
eyes TO come and help him out.


Didn't tell you sop said the good soul,
showing her cap frill over the edge of the par
apet; you've got into hole at last, and it's on
ly lucky I'm in hearing, or you might have
drowned 'Well,' she continued, after pause.
letting down the bucket, take hold And up
he came higher at each turn of the windlass,
until the old lady's grasp slipping from the ham
die, down he went to the bottom again. This
occurring more than once, made the temporary
OCCUPANT of the well suspicious.


Look here ? he screamed, in fury, at the
last splash you're doing that on purpose-I
know YOU are


WELL now, am, Responded MS whe uan-
quilly, while winding him up once more Don't
Won remember telling me it's best to sget used
10 things by degreesp I'm afraid if bring you
right up OF sudden you would not find it
wholesomep


The old fellow couldn't help chuckling at the
anplication of his principle and protested he
would sign the pledge on that instant, if she
would lit him fairly out. This she did, and
packed him off to sign the pledge wet as he was.
For YOU see,' she added, very emphatcally, If
YOU ever fall into the ditch again, III leave you
thar-I will


He knew that she was woman of her word,
and he didn't return to her loving arms until
the pledge was signed.
Year: 1861

In the year l776 when Gov Clinton res sided
in Albany, there came Il stranger to his house
one cold wintry morning, soon after the family
had breakfast He was welcomed by the house
hold, and Hospitality entertained. A breakfast
was ordered, and the Governor, with his wife
and daughter employed in knitting, he was sit
ting before the fire, and entered into CONVERSE
ton with him about the affairs of the country.
which naturally led to the inquiry of what was
his occupation, The caution and hesitancy with
which the speaker spoke aroused the keen-sght-
ed Clinton. He communicated his suspicious
to his wife and daughter, who closely watched
every word and action, Unconscious of this
but finding that he had fallen among enemies,
the stranger was seen to take something from
his pocket and swallow it, Meantime, Madam
Clinton, with the ready tact of women of those
troublesome days, went quietly into the kitchen
and ordered hot coffee to he Immediately made,
and added to it strong dose of tartar emetic (;
the stranger, delighted with the smoking beve-
rage, partook freely of it, and Mrs Clinton soon
had the satisfaction Of seeing it produce the de-
sired result. True to scripture, "out of his own
mouth he was condemned" A silver bullet APP
peored, which, upon examination, was unscrew-
ed and found to contain an important despatch
from Burgoyne lie was tried, condemned, and
executed, and the bulle, is still preserved in the
family.
Year: 1861

Somebody once remarked that the English
man is never happy but when he is miserable
the Scotohman is never at home but when he is
abroad and the Irishman is never at peace but
when he is fighting.
Year: 1861

Coop ArvIcE.-We clip the following from
an exchange:


This is the time TO hatch exaggerated re-
ports, sensation rumors, enough to fill the
whole air People will do well, therefore to
be on their guard against them and practice
an unwonted incrcdulity by a hii ln' l.
cious skeptieisnI, one may save himself good
deal of unnecessary anxiety. ltis wonder
full to see how, when the public mind is a lit
tie sensitive, as it is now, the most enor-
nous lies swarm from every part of the
h avens. They come Ivy telegraph, by post,
by newspapers, by private letters, by wore!
of mouth, and by mysterious paths that no
one cen trace They multiply and swell as
they 90, and yet they never attain mogni-
tude and an absurdly too great for the Gre
duty of many. A little reflection, a little
common sense, will suffice to detect the pal
pabc falseness Of many Of them.
Year: 1861

We intend soon to overhaul our
subscription list, and such as we find
have been taking either the Daily or
Weekly News for six months and
have failed to pay for the same, we
will erase from our list. Our terms
are strictly in advance, and though
we have been lenient, we cannot any
longer be so. Bear this in mind, kind
patrons, and if you wish to have the
News make its visits as heretofore,
"pay up" if you hayn,t got money
bring It's equivalent,-corn' potatoes
Aour,-and we will be satisfied.


The above has no reference what
ever to our city Subscribers, who
take the paper and advertise.
Year: 1861

dental designs of such awful cal,nities
Let them remember that unless rightly
applied to the publication of the sins and
iniquities of a people, the deep wounds OF
war will leave pestiferous ulcers, and gang
rsnes and fostering cruel sores, which Will
ensure the slow but final destruction of
the nation itself Let the immense sac
rifice now called for purge the national
heart, and tone it up to the conviction OF
some higher good than mere greed and
money making,-somc nobler excellence
than mere material prosperity. Let honor
and truth and integrity once more revisit
the high places of the land. Let the
people learn that in exercising their choice
Of the individuals who are 10 WELD those
powers, they must act in full responsibility
to God, from Whom the powers proceed.
Let each section of the country-even, if
it must be, in bloody war-learn to know,
and understand and appreciate, and re-
spsct the other. Let the spirit as well as
the letter Of the Constitution under which
we have SO long lived in peace and happi-
ness, be once more restored. And above
all, let it be remembered that the blessing
of the Prince Of Peace is not upon the
battles of earth and garments rolled in
blood but that his gentle lips have said :
blessed are the meek: for they shall
inherit the earth.


Blessed are the merciful: for they
shall obtain mercy"


Happy-if any can be happy in these
dark days-is he whose conscience re
proaches him with having contributed
neither in thought, word, vote, or deed,
to the misery that now convulses the
land Happy,-thrice happy,-those whom
Providence shall make the instruments of
once more restoring the reign of Peace !;
who shall, like the Dove, bring back the
olive branch over the subsiding waters Of
this deluge Of woe


Blessed are the peace-makers for they
/ shall be called the children OF God"
Year: 1861

and the charge of his being new conner is
utterly without foundation. That be Is far
superior to his opponent on the disunion
ticket no one will deny and equally capa-
Bile with your independent candidate, whom,
two months ago you styled an sold gran
N.Y. man that "couldn't be told any
thing" but who now is perfection, because
YOU can make tool of him.


BY the by, Mr.. Editor, I cannot close
without saying few words to the indie
pendent candidates of our county. be-
lieye it is universal rule in all parties,
that when gentlemen come before con-
vention for nomination, whether success
full or not, they are in honor bound to
support the nominees, and especially when
they have been electioneering more or less
for the last three months--have taken an


active part in the selection of delegates,


have taken pains to see the delegates from


the different precincts, and done "smart


chance" of button-holiDg in and out Of the
Convention. In conclusion, | will add,


that in my opinion disinterested party
any person who will bolt the action Of a
| Convention, of which he is participant,


would betray his country, his party, and
his God. SMOKY HILL.
Year: 1861

Our neighbor of the Frontier is consid-
erablv worried about what he terms the
Republican Conventions" held in this
city on the 21st and 9th ult. Two weeks
ago the sheet through which he promul-
gates Democratic doctrine announced the
decease of the Republican party in Davis
county, bat doubtless discovering after that
issue that it wouldn't be safe to let the
"dca,l rest in peace" turns resurrectionist,
and last week gives the Republican Con
ventions" particular fits.


Through some oversight, we presume,
the Union Convention neglected to indorse
the semi-sccession platform adopted by the
semi.secessionists in their semi secession
Convention, held on the third of last
month, and the Frontier don't like it
There was something remarkable about
that. and the Frontier does right TO find
fault. The presiding genius of that sheet
has an interest in the success OF the ticket
which gsaccS the head OF lis column
bread and butter interest-and there Is
imminent danger Of defeat of that whole
semi secesh ticket, unless they are "let
alone" and allowed clean field and no
competition.


We know Of no way in which we can
offer comfort to the Frontier, or Its editor.
We cannot, with any degree OF safety
assure him that he viii be the next Sheriff
of Davis county, bee ause we don't believe
the voters of the county are prepared t1
indorse disunionism," or submit to the
rule of those who do indorse it, or sym
pathize with it in any manner, either by
word or deed. The past history OF th'
| Frontier will not Justify US in believing
that lis editor is Union to the core, thougi
later dates are making an effort IN tina
direction. This becoming converted JUS
nreyious to election looks suspicious, t
say the least.
Year: 1861

The Frontier has made the astounding
discovery that the greater proportion OF the
Union party are Republicans, and 1t eau
tions the people to beware Of them on that
account.


If the "public," which tseeks to warn
of the danger to which they are liable, was
so thoroughly divested OF all patriotism,
and so filed with corruption and deceit, as
is the party of which the Frontier is the
exponent, then the cry Of Republicanism
ght affect something; but we believe
that the public would sooner choose loyal
men from the Republican party than trail
tors from the falsely named Democracy to
administer their county affairs.


Is it not a sad comment upon Davis
county Democrats that Republicans should
prove more loyal than they? that they
should bury the hatchet of political strife,
renouncsa4 allegiance to party, and come
out boldsfor the Union and the preservation
of our Government, inviting all patriots
who have the same object in view to unite
with them, that the attainment Of such a
glorious end may be sooner reached! That
the majority of the present Union party
were formerly Republicans, we will admit
but that that is any reason why they should
not be good Union men, we will not admit.
No better proof is needed of the .raitorous
designs Of these Democrats than their bitter
opposition to the Union party. 1t is well
known that the object of that party was to
unite the people in one common brother
hood for the preservation Of the Union, and
to sustain the present executive arm of our
Government in its noble purpose of sup
pressing rebellion, and driving treason and
traitors from our land. Nothing more was
asked. All loyal men could do this much,
but the self styled Democrats Of Davis
county could not. They want our Coy
ernment to sue for peace to JEFF Davis.and
his rebel horde. They would debase the
Government, and bring lasting disgrace
upon every American citizen. VIII the
people sustain them? We think not We
are inclined to the belief that our voters
are in favor of the perpctuation Of this
IGoyernmcnt, the Union of the States, the
suppression Of TIE REBELLION, and by this
means the restoration of peace and happl
ness to our present distracted country.