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Year: 1860




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If no candidate has majority of all the electoral
votes, then the House must, from the three high
est make the election, and that, too, by majority
OF all the States If they fail to do this previous
TO the 4th of March, then the Vice President shall
act as President. If no Vce-Presdent shall have
been elected by the House, then the Senate shall
choose one from the two highest numbers on the
list voted for. 1t will be seen, therefore that if
no President or Vice President should be chosen
next Fall, and if the House of Representatives shall
fail to elect either, the Senate will have the an
polntment OF the Chief Magistrate, though it can
only selecti from two names presented by the House


From the Richmond Wig of aesterdayl


LOOK TO BALTIMORE Occurrences at Charles
ton have demonstrated the irreconcilable
antagonisms that exist in the principles
and opinions OF those who have constituted
the Democratic organization. The country
now sees that there is no common ground of pov
ernmenta policy and constitutional construction
with that party. Their claim to be national can
no longer be urged. By the withdrawal of the
delegates OF most of the Southern States precla-
nation is made to the world that Democracy in the
North and Democracy in the South can no longer
co-operate-that they distinct and antaponistic
iactions and that if the government is to be ad-
mlnstered, the sentiment of nationalism re-estab-
lIshed, and the Union preserved these thinus must
be achieved by some other party. Democracy is
unequal to the task! What then is the country to
90! w hat are Democrats themselves to do? OF
course they cannot look for relief to party sec
tonal In all its feelings, in all its principles in the
very theatre of its existence, as is the Black Re-
publican The only hope for the country the only
resort for the Democrats in such an exipencv Is
the movement now in progress-in the heart and
IN the van of which is the noble band of Wings who
nave survived the wreck of their pary-for the for
nation OF Constitutional Union Party. Such an
organization has now become an absolute necessity
such an organization, only, can save the country
from the perils fsectiOnalism-the horrors of dis
solution Presenting itself just at this fatal crisis
IN IN the history OF the Democratic party-ust in the
flush of Black Republican assurance Of victory the
patriotic movement which is to assume shape and
present Itself bodily before the nation next week
at Baltimore seems ordained of that good Provi-
dence that has so'guarded the interests and guided
the destinles OF our country from the beginning as
TO leave us room to hope that in every trouble we
shall find way of escape. To Baltimore, then, and
to counses of the loyal men who have been com
mlssIoned to assemble there, let the country look
for deliverance!
Year: 1860

STRANGE FREAKS OF ELEorRICrrY.-The Spring
field Republican, of the Goth ult., has the follow
ing "About 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon during
the heavy snow squall prevailing at the time, a
singular phenomenon was observed at the tele-
graph office in this city. A strange ticking noise
was heard coming from the Switch where most
of the wires running through the Office are con-
nected. The sound loud and similar to that
produced by steam raising the lid of kettle of
boiling water, in escaping. The operator com
menced testing the various wires, and found that
the noise proceeded from a wire that was open or
disconnected in the Springfield Office, and running
only to Hartford, where it was also open. From
this wire the operator received shock that COM
pletely parayzed his arm, and at the same time a
spark of intense brilliancy was emitted from the
end of one of his fingers This noise and the
heavy current upon the wire disappeared stimuli
taneously with the squall. There was nothing
about the switch that could have vibrated so as to
produce the sound, and even if there had been
electricity was never before known to make such
a noise under like circumstances. Upon calling
the attention of the Hartford operator to the fact
he tested and reported similarly, adding that there
must be something peculiar about that wire, for
his arm was nearly broken
Year: 1860

MORE THAN ENoUGH-AN OUNCE OF ARsENIC.-A
young man attempted to poison himself at the Re
we're House, in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday
night of last week. He had been drinking immo-
deratey for several days, and had got pretty well
sobered when he did the act. The porter of the
hotel gave the alarm, and the Young mans room
was soon filled with a crowd. He caught up a dirk
knife, and drove the crowd down stairs in a rapid
manner. Physicians were summoned quickly, and
remained with hi most of the night He was
raving crazy for several hours after taking the
poison, and the only way his strength could be
mastered was by tying his limbs with stout ropes.
The letters which he laid upon the table when he
first entered the room, were directed to his rea-
| tives, informing them that he was determined to
kill himself. He took ounce of arsenc--enough
to kill five hundred persons-and the overdose acted
as an emetic: thus saving his life
Year: 1860

From the Winowa Ren,l,;enn
copy the following cheering news An
of our exchanges tell the Same story


We have taken especial care n ,e.rn
from our exchanges in every section of Z
the State, and from the MANY farmers
VINO aredaily in town with their pra;n 70
sell, the condition Of the growing wheat
crop, and the prospect for the com;ng
harvest. The result of these INQUIRIES >
Is the same everywhere. Never. at this
season OF the year, has there been a
more general promise of an abundant
crop than is now held forth. The pen-
RAJ rams OF the past two weeks have SER
we'd to lnvlgorate vegetation to sucb an
extent, and caused it to spring up 40
rapidly, that those who have watched
Its progress speak of it with great en-
tnuslasm, as something which only the
rich, quick soil of Minnesota can pro-
duce.


The breadth of ground under crltiya-
ton for wheat this year, at the lowest
estimate, cannot be less than double
that of last year, and many persons as
sure us that it is quite three times as
great. With continuance of favora-
Bile weather until harvest, such as we
have thus far been blessed with the har-
vest in Minnesota will be so exceeding
ly abundant that all the people will have
reason to exult beyond any former ex-
Perience. and to literally clap their
hands with joy.
Year: 1860

Ii the old maxim is true, saws the


W,econsin Chief, that an idle head is
is the work shop of the Devil, there are
locations in all our villages and cities
where large amount of manufactured
Is constantly going on


Now. in our opinion, sense ofshame
II nothing else should drive this lazy ell
ement out Of sight, if not into some
worthy pursuit. 1t is not more true
that the richest and most beautiful fields
turned to waste, will grow the most lux
urlent and noxious weeds, than that the
human mind will grow coarseness and
vice, unoccupied. If direct crime be
not the result, the drone becomes Cos
slPplng pest-a corner hunting, scandal
monger. Like the buzzard, he will
watch for choice tit-bits of carton of
scandal. and fasten upon the faults of
those who are quietly about their busi-
ness, and pierce with an eager beak.


Times may be hard and transient la
Dor find not a full reward; but idleness
is fatal to the individual, and dangerous
to society. A man had better 90 into
his neighbor's yard or field and work
for his board then to become corner
idler. These corner idlers are pests.
and nothing else, everywhere.
Year: 1860

No doubt is entertained now that the
two wings Of the Democracy will come
together at Baltimore and reunite. They
have decided advantage now that they
come together after the action of the
Republicans at Chicago shall have been
known. They can take advantage of
any mistake made in the selection of
candidates by the Republicans, and of
course will do it.


Let the Republicans take a sectional
man and Democrats will find no diff
Guilty in finding man to defeat him.
Public sentiment is assuming a deter
mined stand against sectionalism every
where. The action of Virginia, Ken
lucky, Tennessee and other Southern
States, by their delegates, against Yam
cey's sectional movement at Charleston
is proof that it will be repudiated in the
south.


The advlces received from Chicago
are favorable in this direction. Hor-
ace Greedy, the elder Blair, the Penn
sylvania and New Jersey delegates
all are opposed TO the nomination of a
Radical.


The leading Journals throughout the
country demand reputation Of sec
[Ional platforms and sectional men. -
The voice ofthe country speaks the
same language. 1t augurs well for our
country. We do not despair of the Re-
public
Year: 1860

When man owns any portion Of our
mother earth, if it is only city lot of
twenty-five feet by hundred, it is his
duty to help it 20 produce something for
his benefit. A yard square of good
earth, which should be dug and enrich
ed yard deep, will support a grape
vine that will give you shade, and fra
GRANGE, and delicious fruit as long as
you live. Never did investment nav
such interest. So pear-tree, asking a
few feet mere TO spread itself, yields an
enormous divided of lusciousness. An
aPple-tree would be worth all it costs.
only for its May lime of blossoms and
odors; but all summer it gives us beau
y and fragrance, and in the autumn
yieles its ripened treasures.-Idid.
Year: 1860

We are pleased to inform the people
ofthis place and vicinity that Mr.. A. T
UPHAM is now prepared to perform all
kinds of Mechanical and Surgical oper-
atoms in the line of Dentistry. We
learn that while Mr.. Upham was east
last fall and winter that he received in
structIons from one of the best Dentists
IN the country. and that since his return
ne has been giving his time and atten-
ton to the study of the best Works and
Journals on Dentistry Of the day. 1ie


Mr.9Uphpm says he~can and will give
satisfaction to allthose who may favor
him with their patronage. s
Year: 1860

Rumor is great gossip: and like all
gosslps, is great teller of lies. But
the old saying must be admitted as true.
that where there is much smoke there
must be some fire. So we think there
may be some foundation in the report that
the lndelatigable BRADFORD ofSt. Cloud
amid his extensive mercantile enpage-
ments, has found time to turn his attep.
tlon to the little item of Matrimony. AS
to the when and where of the ceremony
the aforesaid rumor prudently holdeth
her tongue.
Year: 1860

The young ladies' at the Western Female
College at Oxford, numbering IT'S, acted with
much presence OF mind and efficiency during
tho destruction of the College edifce by fire.
They gave the alarm at the village three
fourths Of a mile off, formed line at midnight
when the fire was discovered and passed buck
cts of water like heroes, and when they found
the building must go, took out the property
from The lower stories. Tue FIRE took in the
top Of The building, and only the occupants Of
the fifth story saved their trunks and ward
robes. No lives were lost, and after It Wss
found all were safe, the girls had a general
time of kissing and congratulations. An ae-
count says;


The escape Of Miss Sallie E. Moore from the
College is unparalleled f,r daring. and seems
almost miraculous. Sue rOOmed in the nth
story, and returned the second time to her room
for some books; on opening her door she as
covered that the hall was dense with SMOKE
and the stairway was in flames, and all means
of exit in that direction hopeless. Closing her
door, sho deliberstely tore the bed clothing into
strips, knotted them firmly together, and tying
them to her bedpOst, she hopefully stepped
| from her window, and made successful oes-
cent 10 the ground distance of A feet. We
could hardly believe, when we cav this spare
Young girl, that she was capable OF such he
roic action, but she thought it was not sc
wonderful after all.
Year: 1860

FIRE.-Y esterday morning about half past
ten o'clock, fire broke out in the stable Of
Mr.. HORACE PLUMER, in Lamasco, and con
sumed it and its contents before it was ex-
tinguished. The firemen and citizens turned
out promptly, and there was much running
TO and fro. Willing hands laid hold of the
steam engine and hose reel, and they were
taken to the fire in less time than we SUP
posed possible without the assistance of
horses. The Union Engine, being located
within one square of the disaster, got to
work in season to prevent the flames spread
ing. A stable adjoining the one burnt did
catch fire, but the flames were extin-
guished without any difficulty, and before
much damage was done.


Considerable amusement was created at
the difficulty the pipemen experienced in
managing the stream and hose of the
"steamer." 1t would jerk away from them
in spite ofther efforts, dashing the water
furiously and recklessly among the bystand-
ers--apparently having no more regard for
broad cloth thanIeans-and switching them
over the heads and around the legs. We
noticed that our gallant Mayor, who rushed
nobly to the aid of the sorely beset pipe
men, received blast that dampened his ar
dor, and forced him to beat an ignominious
retreat. The large crowd, at this demon
stration of hostility on the part of the
steamer, kept at respectful distance.


What gave melancholy interest to the
fire was the fact that Mr.. HORACE PLUMER,
the owner of the property, lay corpse in
his dwelling adjoining, having departed this
life the night before. The excitement con-
sequent upon the destruction of his property
disturbed his slumbers not in the least and
while all was confusion around him, he was
perfectly calm-enjoying that repose that
death alone can bestow
Year: 1860

CoMMITTED-FRED. FISHER was tried be-
fore RECORDER MCBRIDE, yesterday, on
charge of assault and battery on German
and his wife. The difficulty occurred last
Sunday, and grew out of dispute as to the
"right of way up pair ofsteps in a dwell
ing of which the disputants were, respect
lively, occupants. 1t seems the fight was free
and was participated in by several. Clubs, a
bayonet and axe figured in the fracas, du-
ring which the woman received one or two
bad stabs in her arm. FISHER prefers
working out his fine in jail to paying it in
hard cash and was accordingly handed over
to the guardianship of Mr.. SHERWOOD. He
thought he could earn Sl5 that way easier
than in most any other.
Year: 1860

The citizens of yanderburgh county who
are opposed to the policy of the present
Federal Administration, to the extension of
slavery into the Territories, and to the cor
rupt and vena' administration of our State
government by the party now in power
and who are in favor of preserving the in
tegrity of the Union, and the supremacy of
the Constitution, and the laws passed in
pursuance thereof against the treason of
any sectional party, are invited to meet in
Convention at the Court House, on the eve
ming of Tuesday, the 7th day of FebraaFy,
1860, to consider as to the best course to be
pursued in reference to the approaching
Year: 1860

The School Trustees, in connection with
their announcement of the times and places
of holding the next semi-annual examina-
ton, suggest thing to which we desire es-
pecially to call the attention of our readers.
The Trustees have determined = provided
they meet with the assistance of those in
terested-to employ the services of Ger
man teacher, and engraft that language on the
general course of instruction in the schools.
They do not feel at liberty to appropriate any
of the general fund to this purpose, but they
think they can find at least $50 scholars
who will be willing to pay the small pitt
tance of 81 per quarter, which is all they
ask to secure the object they have in view.


We regard this movement on the part of
the Trustees as an additional indication that
they intend keeping their schools up to all
the requirements of the times, and make
them models worthy of imitation by sur
rounding cities. Our citizens will certainly
respond in favor of this attempt to intro
duce the German language, into our schools,
in a SYSTEMATIC and methodical manner. If
they do so, they will have the satisfaction
of initiating this movement in the State of
Indiana.


Every effort that tends TO harmonic and
consolidate our people should meet with ia
vor. If our city is ever to occupy the po-
sition due it as the commercial emporium Of
Indiana its residents must act as unit in
every measure that will tend to advance its
interests at home and give it character
abroad. Too long have we acquiesced in
the inferior position which rival cities have
assigned us, and which they seem resolved
we shall keep. Let us arouse, shake off the
lethargy that seems to have taken possession
of us, and assert our mahhood.


When the present movement is fully in
augurated; when American and German
children are mingled in the same school,
each learning, besides its own, the language
of the other, then may we look for the up
roofing of those prejudices which, like a
energy OF the people. Prejudice is almost
nightmare, weigh down and Cypress the
always the result of misunderstanding
generally growing out of defective education.
Constant intercourse it never can stand, and
after few years operation of the plan now
under contemplation we viii have nc


Yankees, no Germans Except few late
arrivals)-no Irishmen-but a vast host oi


Americans.


We have often thought there are element;


in the Yankees and Germans which if prop


erly combined woyld produce the finest race


of men on the earth-intelectually ant


physically. We hail the present movemen
. as a start towards consummating unior
among our citizens that will make them es
sentially one people, laboring for common


destiny. When that union is fully compile
ted may we expect our city to take gian
t strides to the road of progress, and attain t
that position which she of right should oc


cupy.
Year: 1860

p9TAn election for chief justice of the
supreme court of Wisconsin is to take place
in April. The present incumbent Judge
Dixon, in recent case baving decided that
the fugitive-slave law is constitutional, will
not receive the support of the Republicans
generally, although he is a member of that
party; and it has been suggested to the DEM
ocrats to take him up.
Year: 1860

III Day before yesterday big fellow agreed
to vote the city ticket which friend, little
chap, would give him, yesterday, provided his
little friend would take him to the polls in q
wheelbarrowl The thing was fairly stated and
understood, and quite crowd gathered at the
American" to witness the feat; but we learn
II was not performed The little one says the
big one backed out, and the big one says Uies
Osrsa. The crowd decided the job too heavy
for the little felloYl
Year: 1860

Ut The alarm Of fire this forenoon was
caused by the burning of some explosive liqs
uid which man was experimenting with
in house on the corner of 81. Clair and
I'd street The stuff exploded. setting ere to
the room and burning the man severely.
Year: 1860

BY A vIRGINIAN.


circular Of partial edition Of the book has been ndorsed
BY the leading Democratic Members Ct Congress which assures
IN no uncomfortable degree its merit and conservatism to the
reading public.


CIRCULAR
The writer has printed at his expense small collection
Of letters defense Of the institution and system of s
cry the South he submits copy He hopes that Members
Of Congress- friendly to him hs subject viii assist him BY
subscribing for copies l.. y POLl0AhD'
Year: 1860

BERGER OrTDoNE.-A Western champion
of the cue is practicing to surpass Mons. Ber
ger. Iehas had but little experience as yet,
but is improving, and hopes to cope with the
tremendous Frenchman after few years
practice. The following are some of his di-
version shots-a new name for what Berger
calls the romantic"


Driving a ball down a leg of the billiard
table. down two pair of stairs, and makinga
carom on the three balls suspended over 4
pawnbroker's door.


Showing his ball through three lengths of
stove pipe, and drawing it back into his over
coat pocket. lIemakes very pretty right
angle shot through stove pipe elbow.


Making carom by causing ball to
travel portion of the distance on a cushion,
and travel the remainder on its nerve.


Driving his ball between two balls four
feet apart, and hitting both at the same time.
This is done by his ball bursting just as it
gets between them.


Making mass shots from various portions
of the table, causing the players ball to twist
forciby against the abdomen ofany bystand-
er designated!


His great forte lies in nursing the balls.
In this delicate operation he is aided by two
competent wet nurses.
Year: 1860

A few weeks ago a highly respected citizen of
Sussex county, n. j., was arrested for an assault,
committed on a neighbor. The grand jury found a
bill against him for assault with an intent to
kill, which so affected him when he was informed
of it that he drew pistol from his pocket and blew
ont his brains
Year: 1860

ECHOES OF THE VALLEY OF LIFE.-Hea- the
story Of the child that went forth into the
mountain ravine. Whilst the child wandered
there he cried aloud to break the loneliness,
and heard a voice which called to him in the
same tone. lie called again and, as he tho't,
the voice again mocked him. Flushed with
anger, he rushed to find no one He then call
cd out to him in anger, and with abusive Cpl
thetS, all of which were returned to him.
Choking with rage, the child ran to his mother
and complained that boy in the woods had
insulted him with many vile words. But the
mother took her child by the hand and said
my child, these names were but the echoes
of thy own voice. Send forth sunshine from
thy spirit, and thou shalt never have clouded
day. Carry about vindictive spirit, and even
in the flowers shall lurk curses. Thou shalt
receive ever what thou givest, and that alone"
Always, said the speaker, is that child in the
mountain passes, and every man and every
woman is that child.
Year: 1860

# TIE WEATHER-CRoPs, &C.-Thus far we have had the hottest summer which has ever been experienced in this portion of country For five weeks, up to the 2Sth ult., no rain &bad fallen, at least not sufficient to save the early corn from serious injury. The rains a week since have been great benefit to late corn and the cotton crop. The prospect of an extra crop of any kind has been pretty much dissipated west of White river, but our friends on the East side say that their pros pects were never finer, especially as regards cotton.

 From Eastern and North Eastern Texas i've learn that crops of every description have been burnt up, no rain having fallen for months past.

 In Alabama and Georgia the corn crop is said to be an absolute failure. q The North Eastern portion of Mississippi has also been visited with an unprecedented drouth, and there are thousands of acres of corn that will not make a peck to the acre. Fears are entertained of extreme suffering for bread in Eastern and North Eastern Texas, Alabama, Georgia and portions of Missis- sippi.

 From all we can glean from our exchanges, the evidence is plain that Arkansas. although suffering to a great extent from the recent arouth, will be enabled to raise her own Dread and some to spare, to say nothing of the cotton crop, which will be, at least, an aver hge one.
Year: 1860

The above caption is the name of Bell and
Everett paper published at Beaufort, N. c.,
S D. Pool, Editor and Proprietor, the first mum.
ber of which is now before us bearing date OF
August 25th, 1860.


This paper issues from the office of the Beau
fort journal every Saturday at 81 30 per an
mum, strictly in advance, and will be devoted
to the effusion of general intelligence and to the
advocacy of Bell and Eyeretts claim to the
Presidency and Vice Presidency in particular.