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Year: 1859

60. ToWsoNTowN, April 4, 1859.


CIRCUIT CouRT FOR BALTIMORE CouNTY.-Pursu-
ant to adjournment this Court was called bv the
crier this morning for the purpose of taking legal
Judge for the trial ofcivii eases during the ab-
sence OF Judge Price at Elkton and Belar. The Bar
assembled and Geo. Yelott, ESQ.,, was called on to
PRESIDE. After the object of the meeting was sta
unanimously adopted:


Whereas There very large number Of on the
docket OF the Circuit Court of Baltimore County now
Teady lo trla which have been laid over because his
Judge Price had to adjourn the said Court for the
Pafpose OF holding the regular Cecil and Hartford
;d us anu whereas it will be impossible dispose


Eases unless Special Judge be appointed try them
IN she absence OF Judge Price, therefore


Ria mat we, the un dersgned, members of the


nore county Bar, are in favor of the immediate ap-
pointment Of Special Judge try said causes and re-
spectuy request the Clerk Of said Court certify to
OF some adjoining circuit that Judge Price cannot
hold court in Baltimore county because he is engaged
Year: 1859

Ut the new portrait of Wesley, given in the re-
cent history OF Methodism, the Unitarian Quarter.
ly of Boston, (Christian Examiner, saws: "As we
open it, and glance the frontspiece the face of
the good old man, looking forward, as if into the
history OF which he makes so large a part, revives
our old interest and curiosity in regard to it. We
have never seen likeness that gives us nearly so
fine and faithful copy of our ideal of this eminent
leader and legislator. How calm and firm, how
wise and winning, how fathery and motherly, at
minds us, especially when we remember what that
countenance had to meet, of the old German pro-
verb, Stark bel mild, Elm goldner ,Schdd mild and
bold, shield of gold We have never read of
verified"
Year: 1859

number of American ladies, resident in the
sandwich Islands, have sent to Mr. Everett the
sum OF Sal as their contribution to the Mount YER
non Iund. The donation is acknowledged through
the Boston Advertiser.
Year: 1859

The Georgetown, Del. Messenger, says that some
time last week the wife of a man in Dagsborough
Hundred, left her husband, and with Young man
took up her residence in Millsboro The husband
made his appearance one day and the two men pro-
ceeded from the house and sat down upon a log and
calmly talked the matter over regarding it in all
It's bearings The result of the conference was that
the young man who was in possession of the wife,
agreed to give the lawful but injured and forsaken
husband, the sum of Seuen dollars and a do1 or his
wife. Thus was this difficult and dangerous bust
ness compromised to the full satisfaction of all par
ties concerned, and the former husband having
abandoned all right, title and claim in favor of the
lover, took his departure Immediately.


AT Newcastle, England, Mr.. Justice Willes was
engaged two days with a very curious cause. Black
rs. Elliott. 1t was an action brought by farmer,
residing near Belord, against chemist at Ber
wick, to recover the value of flock of seven hnn-
desu, drsd sheep The plaintiff had bought from the
dipping sheep. After the sheep had been dinnod M =
; great Hood came on and washed the stuff out Of
sh sher nsece aS INTO the grass and from eating this the
plaintiff'-damages, $1,000. " '''0''' 'oF the
Year: 1859

81 the regular tri-weeky meeting oftne Commission
ers Of Health yesterday, held in tle Mayors office, at
Noon ard in private. usual, but little business came
up for their consideration the most important Of which
was communication from the Health Warden Of the
Twentieth Ward regarding the condition Of the pave
menis in that section Of the city, which he complains
is generally bad and that repairs much needed.


The Health Warden Of the Twenty second Ward,
BY Communication TO the City Inspector, ard through
him 70 the Commissioners reported in relation TO the
smcke-h use for the curing Of meats located at No.
ilS Ninth avenue that it is not so offensive in char
acter A. 10 be considered nuisance such as 70 come
within the jurisdiction Of the Board.


Bv communication the authorities OF the German
srd French Bethlehem Church, situated in FOrty-fttt
street near Tenth averue set forth to the Board that
vacant lots adjoining the church are in condition rem
dering them an unbearablc nuisance The matter was
referred to the City Inspector for investigation, and
moval in case such proceeding may be deemed nee
es-arv.


The Board then sdoured TO Monday noon.
Year: 1859

As OrEyING FOR THE STEAs PLow.-We are
,elibly informed that large farmer at the West has
offered TO employ Mr. Fawkes to pow one thousand
acres Of land paying him the usual price - per acre
and to give bin further opportunity to thrash the
crop Of two thousand FIVE hundred acres of wheat
This offer shot Id be accepted a., if the new steam
powns ene inc proved Itself capable Of doing its work
on 50 grand scale and in workman-like manner, it
would be one Of tie greatest achievements of the age
would Immediately open market for the machines,
and thus insure large fortune for the inventor.
Year: 1859

The first school may with safety be
marked down as one of the most impor-
tant events in the whole catalogue of the
profession for school teaching is used
as the humble stepping stone to fame,
by men of all professions and it is equal
ly true, that the greater class Of success
full literary men have commenced their
career as pedagogues in some little "seven
by nine" room, surrounded by the little,
muddy headed, bare legged, "fu.ure
presidents and governors


That first school, upon which hangs,
not only the grave question, whether he
can get another, (for if he makes a fail
ure at the onset, he cannet think Of get
ting another,) but the fate of his ideal
doctor, la vyer. minister or legislator, is
then a serious ttcr.-Olouer.


l well remember, when a schoolboy.
how vividly my young ideas were impress
ed with the august majesty of the teacher,
and the terrible scales Of justice which
he poised with an impartial hand.


had received severe pounding at
the hands of Tommy. who, in turn, got
. beautiful trimming from the master for
some boy caper in the schoolroom From
that moment, resolved that would be
a schoolmaster, though it must be con-
fessed that my only motive for so decid-
ing then was that l might have chance
to lick all Tommies, and little bullies
generally.


Well, after long years of hard study l
deemed myself duly qualified to teach a
district school, though my first motive
was lost sight of.


/ took my hat and cane lschoolmasters
didn't wear shawls thcn) and walked
about twelve hours then began to look
about me for a school. soon found a
single specimen number of that domestic
animal denominated school agent, and
applied for his school.


Have you got any character: in
quired the anxious school officer.


Somewhat surprised at hearing SO
strange a question, replied: i believe
sir, my character, where 1 am known,
stands quite as fairly as that of most 9TH
young men of my age


20, l don't doub, that, replied the
agent, what mean is written docu-
ment from the selectmen of your town.


Ireplied that l had no such a paper
but could easily obtain one.


'Well.' said the agent, i think we
can agree to give You the school, but it
will be first necessary for you to produce
certificate of your moral character, also
q certificate from some literally educated
person when you obtain these, We will
talk
Year: 1859

What's the use to be unhappy,


What's the use TO fume and fret
What's the use to look behind you,
Nursing up the vain regret
What if life is clouded over


With its sOrrows dark and Wild
What il fortune does look sternlyf
Hath she never sometimes smiledI
Why, if you must taste the bitter,
Will You fling the sweet away,
Fighting ever with the crosses,


That you meet from day to day.
Why disquiet those around you


With complaints you should suppress,
Weary those whom duty bids you


Still Ia comfort and to bless
Look at yonder little insect


Sporting in the suns bright beams
Listen now and hear the music


OF yon laughing little streams.
Look ut nature ali around you


Aud above, where'er you stay!
Mute creations ever singing.


Happy l! il seems to say.
What's the use To be unhappy?


What's the Use TO fume and fret,
Pluck up courage, laugh at trihes,
And you may bs happy yet!
Year: 1859

Coroner Sparklin was called upon yesterday
morning to hold an inquest over the body Of ne
gro child about days old which was found slowed
away in an old trunk, at a house No. 2 Bethel st.
From the evidence of negress named Elizabeth
Armstrong, it appeared that the child was born ON
tuesday night but the fact of its birth was denied
oy It's mother, Virginia Gonafant; decomposition
taking place, search was made, and the BODY was
found as above stated. The jury returned verdict
OF murder at the hands of its mother The woman
VIII De committed to Jail by the Coroner to await
the action of the Grand jury.
Year: 1859

A NOVEL METHOD OF CATCHING DUCKs.-As the
night train coming west over the Great Western
Railway, few nights since, was moving alorg the
shore of Lake st. Clair, just at daylight in the
morning, heavy fog prevailing at the time, flock
Of wild ducks came rushing against the cars, four
of them entering thu open door of the baggage car
which was quickly closed and the game captured.
The spoils were divided between the conductor and
baggageman.-Det. F. Press.
Year: 1859

THE selfconfdence Of the selfignorant is not
only vain but ridiculous. And it is matter OF
note, with what strange facility some men ina
CINE themselves possessed Of virtues and abilities
seen only to themselves through the lens of
inordinate sefesteem. Humility is virtue and
an ornament of character. And there is nothing
which so inspires and fosters il as the study OF self
In short it may be asserted that the humility OF
men is in exact proportion TO their know ledge OF
self aud on the other hand their pride is in pro-
portion to their ignorance OF self The most ar
rogant are generally those who are most ignorant
of tbemselves-who have not analyzed their
hearts to know their weakness. Men are more apt
to see and cricse the faults of others than their
own-to see the mote in the eye of their fellow.
while they are insensble to the beam in their
oWn.- Mount Messenger.
Year: 1859

STRAWBERRY PARTY General notice has been
given by Mr.. Felter, Of the Oregon Gulch ranch,
of bis intention to give a strawberry and dancing
party. next Wednesday evening. a strawberry
party is a new feature in mountain amusements,
and if the weather is pleasant, Mr.. Felter may
expect large company. The road is now open
over the mountain, and the desire, by many, to
see that section of the county, together with the
promise Of a strawberry feast. will induce many
to be present who would not be, otherwise. lie
requests the company 10 assemble early.
Year: 1859

THE N. Y. Tribune proprietors intend hereafter
to stereotype their weekly and semi-weekly
issues, in order to save type and give the paper
better appearance. Some Improvement of the
kind was much needed, ii being almost impossible
to read that paper on account of bad print
Year: 1859

TO BUSINESS MEN.-Greenhood d Newbauer
desire during the summer season to close the
Banking department of their business at 8 o'clock
No deposits received after that hour. They hope
that all merchants and business men will endea-
vor to transact their business before the hour
mentioned.
Year: 1859



 On Monday night last Mrs. Moroney took benefit when, we are glad to say, the house was filled to overflowing It was, indeed, a bumper. The injustice done her has been beneficial in more ways than one. It has stimulated her to renewed exertions and it is general remark among the play goers that there Is visible lmprov vement at every new appear ance. We saw her last week in the character of "Juliaua," in the comedy of the Honey Moon, and were most agreeably surprised. In the first scene in which she appears, as in both the cottage scenes with the Duke, her acting was natural yet spirited. In the other scenes there were some points that she failed to bring out in their proper strength, but whole it was well performed. On her benefit night she appeared as Queen Margaret, in the Tower of Nesle. Her rendition of this character was good, except in the prison scene, where she should have shown more interest in the narra- tive of Capt. Baridan, by gradually approach ing him. as if anxious to lose no word that he might utter. We write freely of what we con- slider her faults as we do of her excelencies, because ndiscrimnate praise is as bad as sweeping censure When we remember tha. she is young, both in years and in the profess sion she has chosen-that she has shown us how capable she is Improvement, that she has talent and energy, we are warranted in saying that she will make good actress, and one that will be so considered anyw here.

 MT. Connor gave us, during the past week, a variety of characters, from the tragic to the far cial, and failed in none. At first, we were dis posed to accuse him of mannersm, of too much sameness, but in the range of characters he at tempted and succeeded in, he has shown us he is capable of appreciating the various authors, and is at home in either line.

 MT. Moroney does not play often but never fails He always knows his part, acts it close ly and chastely, and evidently has studied every line. His fault is often coldness, want of abandon and severe attention to the stage rules But better this than ranting or interpo- lations, far better than overdoing the thing

 We have only space to notice the first az pearance of Miss Bolt, who recited an affecting piece. The recitation did her credit, was feel ingly spoken and elicited applause
Year: 1859

CEF DR. BAUMBAoK in his travels on the cape of Good Hope says found very frequent ly among the Dutch Boors of the back country, Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which they keep hung up by thong around the neck of the bottle to peg over their hammocks. Indeed this seems to be their sole protection against the throat and lung disorders which are quite prevalent among them. I thought it speaking comment on the practical genius of the American people that they should furnish the staple, I believe the only remedy this people buy to use. Ask ing if they used the same manufacturers Pills they told me that better purgatives grew all around them than any body could prepare.
Year: 1859

0u The Gazette says that it is fortunate that we have not the power to fix the social position of those we deem our foes. Though unfortunate for them it is, perhaps, fortunate for us as we should attempt to fix it higher than they do themselves, and it would be world of trouble to keep them there. The editor of the Ga- zette further says that the aim of his life as been to deserve the good opinion of good men. If so that gun scatters awfully.
Year: 1859

Or The Gazette wants to make question of responsibility between it and ourselves and reference. To this, so far as it would be stalking our character against his, we decidedly object, for 1t would be giying tremendous odds.
Year: 1859

This paper has been selected for publishing the cstray notices for 1859 at one dollar for each astray notice advertised. The fee must always be sent with the notice. All money sent by mail is at our risk

 J.. &Y.
Year: 1859



 The General Assembly has passed an act re- leasing the Cairo and Fulton, the Memphis and Little Rock, and the Ft. Smith and Little Rock railroad companies from the conditions ard re- strctions upon which the lands granted by Con- gress tor their construction were given them.- These companies now hold their lands under no other restrictions than those imposed by Con- gress.

 The General Assembly has also passed an act authorizing the Governor to subscribe stock to the amount of $4OOOO in the Memphis and Little Rock and in the Mississippi, Ouachita and Red river railroads.

 At a meeting of the board of directors of the Cairo and Fulton railroad company, recently held at their office in this city, Judge Edward Cross resigned the position he occupied as its president, and Col. John Robertson of Memphis was elected to fill the vacancy.

 Col. Ropertson is man of ability. of great energy and we'll acquainted with the subject of constructing railroads. His success as president of the Memphis railroad has done him great credit We think his selection as president of the Cairo and Fulton railroad was a wise one.

 OT We clip the following paragraph from the columns of the Missouri Republican:

 ARKANSAS LOOKING UP-There are symp- toms to show that the people of Arkansas are returning to asense of what is due to the credit and character of that State. Mir. Hemming- way, member of the legislature, has recently introduced into the House a resolution declaring the iustness of the State debt, acknow edyiny the obligation of the State to pay it, and direct ing the committee on ways and means to report bill to provide for the payment of the inter- est, and for the principal of the whole State debt when it shall become due.

 We would like to know what the Republican means by the use of the word returning" We are sorry to see journal usually so well posted as the Republican, giving quasi-indorsement to the charge that our State ever repudiated the State debt or any part of it. There are very few States in the Union whose debt is less than that of Arkansas, and none that has evinced more readiness to pay it. Our State is increas- ing in wealth and prosperity so rapidly as to double the value of its taxable property in four years. The next census will give us popula. ton of half a million and at the same rate of increase, the value of taxable property in the | State will be hundred and fifty millions of dollars, this too when the average value of lands as assessed is not five dollars an acre.
Year: 1859

LET IT ALoNE.-It is common asser-
tion, in regard to error, "Let it alone, it
will die of itself" But such is not the
case. Every wrong, every error, and all
the falsehoods which curse the world, will
exist until earnest and fearless men have
uobly laborcd to refute and destroy them.
You might as well sit down in burning
house and expect tho Ere to 50 out OF Its
own accord, as for error to expire until
reason arises to combat it. Let every one,
therefore, who has it in his power to de-
stroy 40 error or establish truth, put his
hand to the work. and labor with all the
zeal aud eusrgy God has osnfsTfsa upon
hi@.
Year: 1859

IMPosrrIoS.-We learn from the Nevada
Democrat that the fellow who reported, in
this place, on Saturday last that he had an
encounter with robbers, the night before
near Nevada, is an arrant imposter no
such encounter having taken place. We
saw the fellow soon after we went to press,
and he assured Us that be had first come
down from Nevada, and that the deputy
Sheriff had found the person whom be bad
shot and lodged him in Jail. The man ap-
peared perfectly rational and told very
direct story, with all the appearance ofver-
acity. What his object conld have been in
practicing such deception we know not.
Year: 1859

TOBACCO PAPrR.-Mr. Dixon ofLynn Mas
has patented process for making Tobacco
paper from the waste and clippings OF the
weed, which is even superior to the finest
leaves which are usually employed for
wrappers for the paper 10 smooth, being
free from the veins Of the native leaf. This
will chea pen the luxury ~ Of smoking, as
from this discovery the expense Of manu-
facture, and the cost Of material will be less
Year: 1859

- As the newly painted front OF our
Office seems to attract considerable atten--
tion aud provoke frequent enquiries after
the name of the painter. We would state that
the work was done by Mr.. EssERr, who may
be found on Neal Street. near the corner oil
Mill street. We think the specimen Of grain
ing" on the aforesaid "front" is hard to
beat. Those who desire to have their work
done neatly and promptly should give Mr..
Essery q call.
Year: 1859

MuMMrEs PUT TO UsE.-Speaking of
the use of the Egyptian mummies are put
to. in supplying locomotives with fuel,
the travelling editor of the Utica Herald,
who has recently made the tour of Eu-
rope, and therefore speaks understand
ingly, has the following in regard to this
subject


1t is not altogether pleasant reflec-
ton that two or three thousand years
hence, this mortal COLI may be used
by our contemptuous successors for
: kindling wood Sill it would be some
satisfaction to know that our light
shines after we are gone. Whether those
old Heathens of the Pharo-ic days ex-
perience like satisfaction in finding their
black and brittle carcasses used to run
machines, is a question susceptible OF
debate. AS for any feeling of reverence
one may experience for these human rel
les, they might as we'll be pieces of pitch
pine. One comes to tread over mines Of
them with the utmost indifference. They
do not even excite horror"


Verify, 4" to what base uses do we come
at last !"
Year: 1859

Hon. A. H. STEPHENS, OF Georgia, in
recent address at a meeting in Alexan-
dria, for the benefit of the orphan asy-
lum and free schools Of that city, related
the following anecdote:


"a poor little boy, on acold night in
June, with no home or roof to shelter his
head, no parental or maternal guardian
or guide 10 protect or direct him on his
way, reacued at nightfall the house of a
rich planter, who took him in, fed, lodg-
ed, and sent him on his way with bless
ing. These kind attentions cheered his
heart, and inspired him with fresh cour-
age to battle with the obstacles of life.
Years rolled round Providence led him
on he had reached the legal profession !;
his host had died the cormorants that
prey on the substance Of man had formed
conspiracy to get from the widow her
estates. She sent for the nearest coun-
sci to commit her cause to him, and that
counsel proved to be the orphan boy
years before welcomed and entertained by
her deceased husband. The stimulus of
a warm and tenacious gratitude was now
added to the ordinary motives connected
with the profession. He undertook her
cause with a will not easily to be resist
ed he gained it; the widows estates
were secured to her in perpetuity and, "
Mr.. Stephens added. with an emphasis of
emotion that sent its electrical thrill
through the house, that orphan boy
stands before you !"
Year: 1859

The Congressional burying-ground,
about mile east of the Capitol, is beau
tifully situated, and com mands fine view
of the surrounding country. 1t is very
interesting place to visit, particularly at
the autumnal season Of the year, when
the trees are shedding their leaves, and
the country is putting on its winter gar
ments. Here repose the remains, ur here
may be found the memorials, Of many a
brave, stout heart of many proud and
glorious intellect; of many a beloved and
influential leader. who, in yonder Capt.
tol, assisted in debate or toiled for the
welfare of his country. The custom is
to prepare marble slab, marked with
the name of the deceased Senator or
Representative. and to place it in an ap-
propriate spot in the cemetery, whether
the remains of the depart ted are permitted
to slumber beneath it or are borne to the
State in which, during life, he resided.
AS you pass through this city of the
dead, you can tell, from these stony me-
mentoes, the exact date of every death
that has been announced in Congress for
many years. 1t is the duty of the clerk
to cause these tombstones to be prepared,
aud it is mournful comment upon the
ambition which consumes so many proud
and daring minds. to mark the steady ad
ditions annually made to the long process
sions of the illustrious dead Philadel-
phia Press.
Year: 1859

SIMPLE CURE FOR CRoUP-We find IN
the Journal Of Health the following SIM
pie remedy for this dangerous disease
Those who have passed nights OF agony
at the bedside of loved children, will
treasure it up as a valuable piece of in
formation


If child is taken with Group. apply
cold water-ice-wat if possible-sud-
denly and freely to the neck and chest
with sponge. The breathing will in
stantly be relieved. Soon as possible let
the sufferer drink as much as it can, then
wipe it dry, cover it up warm, and soon
a quiet slumber will relieve the parents
anxiety.