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Year: 1860

stood than it used to be. We see that the
seats in schools are oftener accommodated to
the height of the children !: and if leaning
back is not countenanced, there is more fire.
quent change of posture and of occupation.
Calisthenic exercises, and even the inclined
plane for the relief of the backs offast-grow-
ing girls, are common ights in our day. The
Improvement is marked but the condition
Of school girls needs more consideration than
has yet been given it. Their average Of


health is far below that of boys more of


them will languish in invalidism fewer will
have genuine robust health more, in partic-
ular will die ofconsumption within ten years.
The main cause of this is the unequal deve-
opment of the faculties. There is too much
intellectual acquisition, though not too much
mental exercise, if it were made more gen
eral and there is an almost total absence of
physical education. If the muscles were
called upon as strenuously as the memory to
show what they could do, the long train of


schoolgirls who institute the romance of the
coming generation would flock mcrrily into
ten thousand homes, instead Of parting off
some to gladden. stheir home, certainly, but
too many to the lansuid lot of invalidism, or
to the actual sick-room while an intermina-
bic procession of them is forever Oh its way
to the >emetcry-the foremost dropping into
the grave while the number is kept up from
behind. Many survivor will be still won
dering, with grandchildren round the fire, that
this, that and the other pretty or clever
schoolsellow should have died so early"
Year: 1860

, Proclaim your virtues to the world
by profession, and keep your faults in
obscurity by sclf-denial. Keep your
eye single to the glory Of self.respecta-
bility and good standing in society


but take M thought concerning that Of
others. Condemn the criminal to ic
nominy-make wider the gap of his
immorality-pierce his bleeding wounds
deeper-crush him without mercy -
Bow to the rich, and kick at the poor
Honor the man of good repute, AND
frown contemptuously on the man Of
bad repute; love the clean outside, fos
ter and protect it; but deal out, witt
the merciless hand of self-righteousness
the blows of condemnation to him whose
outside is defaced by evil deeds. Deal
justly with, and, be friendly to all who


believe in ''our" creed, but
deal in vengeance with, and be unfriend
ly, to all who believe in other creeds.
Year: 1860

My FATHER.-In storm at
sea, when the danger pressed, and
the deep, seemed readyto devour
the voyagers, ona man stood COM
posed and cheerful amidst the ag-
itated throng. They asked him
eagerly why he feared not-was
he an experienced seaman, and
did he see reasoh to expect that
the ship would ride the tempest
through! No; he was not an ex-
pert sailor, but he was a trustful
christian. He was not sure that
the ship would swim; but he knew
that its sinking could do no harm
to him His answer was, Though
l sink to-day, l shall only drop
gently into the hollow ofmy faith
er's hand for he holds all these
waters there!' The story of that
disciples faith triumphiug in q
a stormy sea, presents a pleasant
picture to those who read it on
the solid land; but if they in safety
are strangers to his faith, they will
not in trouble partake of his con-
ISOLATION. The idea is beautiful;
but a human soul, in it's extremity
cannot play with a beautiful idea.
If the heart do not feel the truth
firm to lean upon, the eye will not
long be satisfied with its symnle-
try to look at. Strangers may
|speakaof Providence; but onlythe
the children love it. Ifthey would
tell the truth, those who are alien
ated from God in their hearts do
not like toabe so completely in
his power. 1t is when / am satis-
fed with His mercy thatI rejoice
to lie in his hand.-ARNoT.
Year: 1860

CRoPs IN HUMBOLDT CoUNrY.-One month
ago the crops in this part of the State gave
promise of large yields The same may now
he said of oats, hay, peas, potatoes and fruit,
but the farmers say that the prospects for a
good wheat crop are not so good as they had
hoped, for the Indications six weeks since
were favorable for an oXtra yield; still. they
think the crop will be fair one. The prob
able cause assigned for the change apr.rent
in the wheat is. pretty generally, latc .ai, ;
and cold weather. We believe the rea son q.
be that the land needs a change of crop
Wheat, year after year upon the same land
will wear out the soil however excellent
There must be change--the land requires rest.
-Northern CaLiforAian.
Year: 1860

The Princess Mathilde, in preparing for her
appearance IL the costume of an Egyptian
princess, at the fancy ball recently given by
the Empress. employed Girauld, prominent
artist of Paris. to paint her face, arms and
neck to bronze color The work occupied
the artist three hours. When in full costume
the Princess seemed to be living picture Of
the times of fSesostris or the Pharaohs
Year: 1860

The NEW QUARTZ MlNEs.-Several have
left this section during the past week for the
new quartz lodes on Salmon river. The leads
as far as discovered are already taken and no
work can be done, except clearing off until
machinery and other appliances for quartz
mining are obtained. This will take some
time and require large outlays of money
The quartz is good and the veins extensive,
beyond question, and their discovery will
prove a source of great wealth to Klamath
county, but it requires capital to develope
them.-Hunlbolh Times, June l6th.
Year: 1860

The EASTERN MAns.-The Bulletin says
that the Postmaster will send the mails on
the Soth instant by the Uncle Sam, and the
agents of the Pacific Mail Company will take
the same, unless different instructions shall
be received by Mr.. Weller by the next steam
er, due some time this week.
Year: 1860

IDDIANs EscAPING.-The Northern Cali
fornian of June goth, says Some few of
the Indians removed from Bear river and
Eel river are not satisfied with their situation
on the reserve, but seek opportunities to es-
cape that they may return to their old homes
Recently party of twenty left and were
followed by Col Bue, the agent in charge
and overtaken some twenty-five miles this
side of the klamath, making good time south
Col Buel repeatedly ordered them to stop,
but they paid no attention to him. As last
resort he ordered them to halt or he would
fire upon them, which produced no effect
but an acceleration in their speed Finding
that no other but harsh measures would pro
duce obedience the Colonel drew his revol-
yer and fred taking aim at the ring leader
of the party, but unfortunately it wounded
a boy-it was believed MORALLY.
Year: 1860

AN interesting discovery of which further
particulars, will no doubt, shortly be given
to the scientific world, was recently made in
Egypt, in the neighborhood of the great
pyramid by the celebrated archeologist, M
Augusta Marrietto. 1t would appear that
IN the course of his exploration, he had
lighted on the Palace of Chephrene, the King
OF Egypt who is supposed to have been the
constructor of the Great Pyramid, and who
lived about 5000 years before Christ. The
immense edfce is built of solid granite and
seven magnificent colossal statues of kim
Pharoah Chepnren have already been dis
covered it, which leads to the belief that
further investigasions will bring forth still
more curious and interesting remains.
Year: 1860

MOVEMENT AMONG THE CHINEsE-The town
is overrun with Chinese awaiting the arrival
of the steamer to take apassage for the North.
They are from the Trinity and Klamath and
bound for British Columbia. They leave
this State in consequence of the mining tax.
We understand that several thousand more
intend to follow the present batch, by this
route. They come This way, We understand,
to avoid some of their countrymen in San
Francisco to whom they are indebted for
passage, borrowed money &c, and who
would relieve them of what little they have
left Humboldt Times.
Year: 1860

A FEW days ago, a certain "hombre" thot
sometimes figures as "a gallant in this vi
emily went TO certain house in Sutter
county, where he was instantly met by the
lady Of the same, who club in hand promptly
struck and made him beat running retreat.
the Causus Belli appears to be that few
days previously the said hombre tried to get
a night out of the lady's husband, but he re =
fused to reciprocate the sentiment.-
Landing Nsws
Year: 1860

Agreeable Surpriss.-On Monday night last,
while Company g., of the Fire Brigade, were at
work in their engine house, brushing up their
machines, they were agreeably surprised by
the arrival of a quantity of ''good things of
life," sent them by Messrs. Broadus, Earnest
and Duke, stable keepers on 18th street, be-
tween Franklin and Grace, as a compliment
for their skill and energy in extinguishing a
burning stable in their midst and saving their
property from destruction, on Sunday morn
ing last. The Company partook OF the feast
with a will and returned thanks to the gen
tl.nlsn who had so kindly remembered them
for performing with fidelity their duty.
Year: 1860

Run OVER TWICE ON TIE RAILRoAD-The
express train on the New York Central Rail-
4th. ran over drunken man lying on the
track just east of Lyons, and killed him.
When some laborers discovered the body, in
stead of removing IL, they went TO the station,
three miles distant. To report. While they
were gone, another train ran over the remains
Of the man, cutting up the body still more.
Year: 1860

Want Of Water, is the constant theme Of the
Shockoe Killers. many of whom can get none
at all from the city hydrants in the day time,
and others get but a small allowance. In the
lower parts of the city the draught is so great
that the present small pipes can scarcely sup-
ply ii, and therefore the complaint. The SUI
periniendent is now lay ing down twenty -four
inch pipe for Shockoe Hill, with the hope of
remedyine the evil but full supply cannot
be furnished even by that means. The surest
plan is to disconnect the pipes leading 10 the
lower section from those of the upper and
then there will be no complaint as long as the
reservoir is kept filled. In the mean time, the
water takers in Madison and Jefferson Wards
are requested to waste as little water as pvs-
sible, and thus aid in supply ing the wants of
those who now get none.
Year: 1860

Severe Blop.-Yesterday morning Henry
Pickering appeared before the Mayor to an
swer the charge of assaulting and beating
John Kirnan, the evening before. John stated
that while he was standing in q cellar door,
Henry came along and gave him a violent
kick under the left eye, causing him to see in-
Vulnerable stars not named by astronomers,
and swelling and blackening his cheek. He
forgot to mention, however, that after receiy-
ing this injury, he and two or three OF his
friends surrounded Henry and gave him q
sound thrashing. The prisoner was helo TO
bail for his good behavior.
Year: 1860

We have not word to urge against this worthy
gentleman, although he has been brought forward
as candidate for the Mayoralty in a rather singu-
lar manner. Suffice it to say that he is a candi-
date, and that his friends advocate his election to
the Mayoralty on grounds that if elected he will
effect many and salutary reforms in the admins
tration of our municipal affairs.


We propose to make two or three simple en-
quiries into this matter, and believe that the
swers which will naturally suggest themselves to
every intelligent mind will fully explode and de-
molish every claim set up in Mr.. Grailhe's behalf
by those assuming to be his friends. In the first
place, what are his chances of election? He has
no chance, whatever We very much question
whether he will obtain o majority of the votes
at single of the forty-seven precincts.
Those who have been principally instrumental in
bringing him forward know that he stands no
earthly show of success, and only urge his can
ddaey with view to damage the head name on
the Citizens ticket


In the second place, assuming an impossibility
for the sake of illustrating the proposition, what
could Mr.. GEailhe do in the way Of effecting the
reforms his friends speak of admitting that he will
be electeds Nething-kteray nothing! He will
hold almost a barren ofice. The charter which
confers powers upon the Mayor, also limits those
powers, and so with every other department of the
city government. All move in different spheres,
and are entirely independent of each other, saving
and excepting the supreme power welded by the
Commsn Council in the way of impeachment and
removal. The Council can impeach and remove
the head of any department from the Mayor down,
and there is no appealifrom their decision.


New, with not ta single member of the Common
Council nominated in conjunction with hini-with
not a single member of the city government in
office, or to be elected, chosen with reference to
his incambency of the Mayoralty ty-what could Mr..
G. do if eleeted2 We have given the answer
above. Nothing absolutely and incontrovertibly
nothing. With an antagonistie Council, he would
be obliged to follow, for the simple that he
would not be allowed to lead This is not posi-
ton for an independent gentleman, OF friend Of
reform, to occupy.


These being facts, we trust none of the friends
of the Citizens ticket-none of the friends of re-
form-none of the friends of good government in
the city Of New Orleans, will throw their votes
away on man who stands not ghost of chance.
If the friends of Mr. Grailhe what they profess
to be-friends of reform--they will all vote, to a
man, for the able, experienced and ineorrupible
L. FL. Place.
Year: 1860

The following will be found interesting at the
present time. We find it in sketch of the life of
Thaddeus Mason Harris, in Duyekinck's Cyclope-
dia of American Literature. Harris was literary
character of some celebrity, and was pastor of
the church in Dorchester, Mass, where Everett
was born. The reverend poet probably little fam
cied what shadow of prophecy there was in the
line
Year: 1860

Yenag and Beautiful Heiress, worth Hall


mtiiisn, Runs Away with her Music
Teacher.
A day or two since beautiful and accom-.
pllshed lady, one of the reigning bellies OF
Louisville, Kentucky, and a member of the
5san monde, appeared here at the Spencer
House with middle aged gentleman of Ger
man extraction, q well known music teacher
in that city. They were travelling compan.
ions, 1t was evident; bit the extreme affection
they manifested for each other indicated a
closer relationship than the disparity Of their
circumstances seemed to admit ss


The only daughter and heiress of q druggist
in Louisville, worth at least half a million,
she was possessed of youth, beauty. culture,
accomplishment, and the grace, refinement
and elegance of mind and manner that render
position brilliant and circumstances poeticsl.


He was very good natured and amiable
person, but without fortune, professor of mu-
SIC, by which honorable though not lucrative
calling ne had supported himself comfortably
in the city of his adoption. Without apparent
personal attractions, and in his fortieth year.
1t was hardly to be supposed he could so cap
tlvate the fancy or intOxicate the senses of a
young and romantic girl as to induce her 10
see In him the ideal hero in which feminine
hearts at eighteen usually dream, until fact
ana reason arouse them to the practical mex
Orabilities of life


But so it was. He had been her music
teacher, and by that mysterious erotism which,
either from the peculiar eloquence of the nan
or the peculiar weakness of the woman effects
miracles, he won her heart, and made her
completely his. Her romance which ordinarily
would have elected him as her lover. trans
muted by fash of sentiment, rendered him
the marvellous proper man, destined to win and
wear her.


If he was poor, so much the better, for she
was ric if he was not handsome, his heart
was gooo, and that outweighed all beauty; il
his profession was humble, was it not the
province of love to lift him to equality with
kings! Then, she thought of sJane Eyre.
the noble, suffering, and peculiar Jane. and
her stern, strange Rochester" with bis
wlthered limbs and sightless orbs-and the
helress was conquered by the woman.


The beloved, petted, spoiled daughter,
reared In the midst of luxury, forgot all but
him who had filled her soul with a divine emo
ton, and she placed her hand in his for guild
ance through the world.


One morning at early dawn the fair girl was
missing. and a note Informed her parents of
the step she had taken. They were mortified
and grieyed, Of cSurse; but they had no remedy.
The bird had flown; they could not cali her
back without her mate; and they wished her
mateless, or not at all.


The elopement created a sensation in Louis
VILE and caused as much surprise as indigna-
tion among many of the young gallants there
who had aspired to her love. But the agony
must soon subside; the twain, united as closely
as law and priest can make them, are now en-
route to Europe.-Ctncinnah Press
Year: 1860

Family MArrERs.-lf there is a heaven
on earth, it is on soft couch by your
treside, With your wife on one side, and a
smiling baby on the other, a clear con
science, and dozen cig,trs- Exchange.


1t a mansupon his couch, with his wife
on one side and" baby on the other, passes
his time in smoking cigars, he may per-
hHps fancy himself in "a heaven OH earth, y
but VIC don't think the wife and baby would
be likely to indulge in any such delicious
LOnrnnL
Year: 1860

A LITERARY WoMAN's OPINION OF TENNY-
soN.-In Mrs. Bolts Handbook of Universal
Literature, we find this estimate of theauthor
of In Memoridm:


Tennyson, the only very brilliant poet of
our generation, is entitled to be compared
with the poets of the last. His works con-
stitute a link in that series of political
changes which had its first step in Words
worth, its second is Shelley. This change
consists in the increasing predominance of
the lyrical and didactic elements over the
epic and dramatic--a progress not promising
to lead to poetic greatness. The mind Of
Tennyson is exquisitely poetical: his diction
is often felicitious in the extreme and his
imagery is fascinating for its natural
and suggestive aptness, and marked by
strong originality. But he is often led astray
by an over subtlety of thought which gives
birth to analOgies far fetched as the most
unnatural conceits Of the seventeenth CEN
tury, yet there often breaks through all a
CLEAN of romantic fancy as bright OF a touch
of tender emotion as irresistible as any
thing in the whole range of lyric poetry
His poetical eminence rests most surely on
his smaller poems; but perhaps, nothing that
he has written is more interesting than the
series of elegiac musings under the signif-
cant title, In MemoridM.
Year: 1860

PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT IN Texas
-Four Men Hanged Without Cause.-The
Navarro (Texas) Express says: ,.


On Thursday morning, the I'd inst, four
respectable citizens of this county, all mem
bers of our County Court, were hung in the
public square of this town. Various are the
conjectures as to the causes of this unfor-
tunate affair. We presume, however, that
it was owing to the fact that they were men,
bers of the County Court. In saying this,
we must here enter our declaration that we
know of no conduct of theirs which de-
served such a severe penalty. 1t is thought
that the presence of the Chief Justice could
have saved them from this fate.


We know not which to admire the more,
the beautiful justice prevalent in Texas, or
the editorial comments of the Express. No
doubt these victims were jurors, and after
due reflection, we are forced to conclude that
any man who would serve in that capacity
ought to be put to death. We have often
heard of a. jury being hung; but this is the
most practical instance Of it within our
recollection.
Year: 1860

CoBoURG. Sept. I.
Everything passed off quietly here last
night.


The Princes carriage was drawn from the
wharf to the ball room BY fifty citizens.
The bali was successful and The Prince ex-
pressed himself delighted with HE reception.
Year: 1860

Times ARE CHECKERED.-That high
official, the County Judge of Scott county, We
are informed has made up his mind to play
Justice of the Peace in order to get his hand in
before his office is shorn OF its fair proportions
and emoluments. He is going to soil the Judi
ella! ermiue by dabbling in cases wherein
bruised noses, bunged up eyes and frail char
acter is represented; is going to act the rat.
as printers say-going to tax the bread out Of
the mouths of those who were elected to do q
Justices and not q Judges business. In this
matter he has got the inside track of the small
fry. The Constables and deputies who bring
business into his hands will get an order for
their cash earned right off as soon as the Judge
can write his nome. instead of their waiting
three months for the same, as Justices often 20
before they settle with the county. In petty
vii cases, too, he will air his Judicial erud-
ton while in petit larceny he will bring to
bear ali that high Judicial talen whicht the Ga
zeite claims for him. Times are sadly out of JOINT
when the first legal talent in tie county-the
JUDGE of the county, thus aliases himself. AT.
tbs don't talk to US about the dignity of the
Judicial ermine. It's humbug.
Year: 1860

AURORA BoREALIs.-A beautiful au-
rora borea is-one of the most splendid Of all
heavenly phenomena-was visible At this point
on Thursday night. All those who had the
pleasure of viewing its gorgeous splendor pro-
nounce it the most transcendently beautiful Of
any ever before witnessed by them. At about
half past eleven its eliminating beauty was
enjoyed by US mortals. Athwart the entire
Northern sky it spread its gorgeous mantle Of
indescribable colDrs ever cha hsnging-constsntly
assuming different shades Of coloring aud
developing new beauties of arrangement
What renders these sights more sublimely
beautiful and interesting to mortal eyes, 10 the
fact that no satisfactory cause for their appear
ance aad temperance at unequal times no
clue as to their source, or the cause which pro-
duces them. All is lost in the Great Cause of
all things on the earth beneath-in the heav-
ens above No human science has ever un-
locked His cret of the birth place Of the beau
tfnl light OF the North.
Year: 1860

MEDICAL ELEcTRIcITT.-Dr. Gibson is the
only scientific and successful Electrician in
the City of Cleveland; and is the only one
in possession Of Aattering testimonials from
the most eminent Professors of Electricity
in the United States in reference to profess
sional skill in the use of Electricity as a
curative agent; and the only one who treats
Liver Complaints, Rheumatism, Paralysis,
Disease of the Brain, and other Chronic Dis
eases with uniform success. He will pay a
premium for the proof that his success is
equalled by any treatment that is now or
ever was in the city Of Cleveland for the cure
Of obstinate diseases. Call and see cases
cured at his office, No. III Ontario street.
Year: 1860

THE WARRKNsVILLE FIGHTs.- By our court
report will be seen that sickles and Price,
the principals in the late prize fight at War
rensville have been arrested and indicted for
agreement to fight. They will be put
through as they deserve.
Year: 1860

There has been some stir in Cleveland lately
on the subject of the Iron business, which
seems well designed in the outline, that is, to
startwith Blast Furnace and carry the man
ufacture forward to nails Keeping the
branches distinct in the manufacture of Iron
where there is a wide market is considered
best. Making nails is an important branch
and must succeed here, and there seems to be
more disposition now to have something done
in this important branch of industry than
heretofore, and there are indications that
sufficient capital can be raised ifsome reliable
business man of the City will invest enough
TO make himself interested and take the lead
and manage the concern. It is not necessary
that he should be an operative, as few Iron
masters are the best operatives in the DIFF
ferent departments can be had, that viii take
an interest, as indicated in the subjoined let
tor TO a gentleman Of this city, and contain
ing also valuable nformatiOn.-DeaLer