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Year: 1860

LETTER FROM JOHN c. HEENAN-Another
Fight-Wilkes Spirit of the Times contains a let
ter from Heenan, dated London, May 5, in which
he says:


Il am happy to inform you that am very well,
and that the little scar got under the eye is al
most entirely gone. In a week or more no one
would suppose for moment that l had ever
been hit at all. l need not say anything to you
about the manner in which the fight was brought
to concusion-only this have no fault with
Sayers for anything that was done. 1t was natu-
raj that he should avail himself of every opprtu
nifty that offered TO save his belt and his hard
earned reputation; but there are others whom
mold responsible for depriving me of what earn
ed, and all that sorry for is that there IS no
earthly way in which | can get redress.


Heenan then adds that a day has been fixed for
another fight between him and Sayers. The time
to be kept secret, to avoid arrest, aud on tWen-
ty five persons each side will be present. Al
though confident he will whip Sayers in less than
half an hour he has little hope of securing the
belt Heenan says be will 60 to Ireland for the
fight
Year: 1860

We have before Us an official pamphlet
copy of the proceedings of the Cincinnati Con-
venton On the concluding pages we find Mr..
Buchanan's letter accepting the nomination for
President. Speaking of the Kansas-Nebraska
Bill, and "on the question ofdomestc slavery
Ae in that letter utters the following language


The recent legislation of Congress respecting
domestic slavery, derived, as it has bee-, from
the original and pare fountain oflegittmate political
polrer, THE WILL OF THE MAJORITY promises ere
long to allay the dangerous excitement This
legislation is founded upon principles as ancient
as free government itself, and in accordance
with them, has simply declared that the people
ofa Territory, like those of State, shall decide
for themselves whether slavery shall or shall
not exist within their limits.


The Nebraska-Kansas Act does no more
than give the force of law to this elementary
principle of self government; declaring it TO be
" the true intent and meaning of this act not TO
legislate slavery into any Territory State, nor
to exclude it therefrom; but to Lave the people
thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their
domestic institutions in their own way, subject
only to the Constitution of the United States"
This principle will surely not be controverted by
any individual of any party protesting devotion
to popular government. gss5- Besides how vain
and illusory would any other principle prove in
practice in regard to the Territories This is
apparent from the fact admitted by all, that af-
ter Territory shall have entered the Union and
then exist which could prevent it from either
abolishing or establishing slavery, as the case
may be, according to its sovereign will and
pleasure
Year: 1860

believe that the safety, the peace, the high
est interests of the country, require the preser-
vation intact of the Democratic party on its old
creed and platform. Whenever we depart from
that platform, which was adopted unanimously,
we never will get unanimity in the formation of
another.-Stephen A. Douglas.


Of all the mad schemes that ever could be
devised by the South, or by the enemies of the
South, that which recognizes the right of Con-
gress to touch the institution of slavery either in
States or Territories, beyond the single case
provided in the Constitution for the rendition of
fugitive slaves, is the most fatal.-Sephen 4
Douglas.


care not whether you agree or differ with
me on the points of law that have divided u.s.
If you should happen to be right an | wrong,
1t would not prove that you were a better Dem
ecrat than ], but that you were better lawyer
than | am, so far as that one branch of law is
concerned. | should not have much pride of
opinion the point of law, but for the fact that
you have got in the habit of calling me "Judge,n
llaughter] having, among my youthful indis-
cretions, accepted the office and acquired the
title and do claim that, with that title, have
Alright to think as ! please on point of law
until the Court decides that | am wrong
Stephen 4. Douglas.


1t is better for the South to rely on the Con-
sttution than to go before Free Soil Congress
with the vain demand for its friendly interpo-
stion. When the lamb can trust to the lion for
protection, then may the South ask Congress to
throw over slavery a sheltering agis.-Hsrschel
Y. johnson.


If facts can establish any proposition the
Southern States have agreed to the doctrine of
roa-inte-yention by Congress in States aud Ter
rtories, and that the people of the Territories
may determine the question OF slavery for them
selves "intheir own way, subject only to the
Constitution of the United States.n- -Hersciel T.
Johnson.
Year: 1860

The Mobile Register is responsible for
the following mirth- provoking incident:


Fer twenty-three years, old Jake VIII
lard has cultivated the soil of Baldwin
county, and drawn therefrom support for
himself and wife He is childless. Not
long ago Jake left the house in search ola
missing cow. His route led him through
an old worn out patch Of clay land, Of
about SIX acres in extent, in the centre OF
which was well. twenty-five or thirty feet
deep, that at some time probably had fur.
nished the inmates Of dilapilated house
near By with water, In passing by this
spot, an i'll wind lifted Jakes tile from
his head, and maliciously waited it to the
edge Of the well, and in it tumbled


Now Jake had always practised the vir-
tue of economy, and he Immediately set
about recovering his hat He ran to the
well, and finding it was dry at the bottom,
he uncoiled the rope which he had brought
for the purpose of capturing the truant
COW, and after several attempts to catch the
hat with a moose, he concluded to save
time by going down into the we'll himself.
To accomplish this, he made fast one end
Of the rope to stump hard by, and was
quickly on his way down the we'll


1t is fact, Of which Jake was no less
oblivious than the reader thereof, that Ned
Wells happened to be in the old dilapida-
ted building aforesaid, and that an old
blind horse, with bell on his neck, who
had been turned out to die, was Iazily gra-
zing within short distance of the well.


The devil himself or some other wicked
spirit put it into Neds cranium to have
little fun, so he quietly slipped up to the
horse, and unbuckling the bell-strap ap-
preached with slow measured ting-a. ling
the edge Of the we'll


Dang that old blind horse said Jake,
he's a-comin this way sure, and amt cot
no more sense than to fall in here. Whoa,
Ball


But the continued approach of the ting
a-Gng' said just as plainly as words that
Bali wouldn't wh0a Besides Jake was
at the bottom, resting, before trying to
shin it up the rope.


Great Jerusalem said he, the old cuss
will be atop of me before l can say Jacl,
Robinson. Whoa dang you, ,ohoa.'


just then, Ned drew up to the edge Of
the we'll, and with his foot kicked little
dirt into it.


'Oh, Lord? exclaimed Jake, falling up
on his knees at the bottom. 'Pm gone
now; achoa. Now I lay me down to sleeep
-'oh-o-a BaH-I pray the Lord my soul
to W-h-0-a no10 Oh Lord have mer-
cy on me-


Ned could hold in no longer, and fear
tul that Jake might suffer from his fright,
revealed himself.


Probably Ned did not make tracks with
his heels from that we'll. Maybe Jake
wasn't up to the top of it in short order,
and you might think he didn't try every
night for two weeks to get shot with his
rifle at Ned. Maybe not. I don't know
But know if Jake finds out who sent you
this, it will be the last squib you'll get
Year: 1860

Starvation IA Atlanta, Georgia.-The


Atlanta Locomotive Of Saturday says
Never before have there been so many la
borers thrown out Of employment in Allan
ia as at this time Most Of the carpenters
are idle, (the Improvements having all
been discontinued and many of them
have large families depending on them for
bread, and they can get no work. There
is, indeed, great deal of suffering among
the laboripg classes in our midst, and we
think something should be done for them,
such as working the streets, or something
of the kind, in order that they make lit
tie money to buy bread for their families.
Year: 1860

4 Court tScene-A man who had new
er seen the inside of a court house until he
was introduced as witness in case pend
ing in one of our district courts, sitting
last fall in the northern part Of the State,
being sworn took his position with his back
to the jury, and began telling his story to
the judge Judge R-n, in his bland
and courteous manner, said, address your
self to the jury, sir The man made a
short pause; but not comprehending what
was said to him, continued his narrative
His honor was then more explicit, and said
to him, speak to the jury, sir the men
sitting behind you on the benches The
witness then turned around, and making an
awkward bow, said, with great gravity OF
manner, good morning, gentlemen
Year: 1860

TIE New York correspondent Of the Bul-
letin, writing under date of July 2Sth, says:


The merchants of the thriving town of
Boston continue to agitate tae establishment
of a liae Of steam ers to Aspinwall, to con-
meet with the California steamers at Panama.
They are thoroughly disguised with Wander
bilt's refractory and outrageous conduct and
express themselves determined to be no long
er dependent on him or his boats for their
California business, If the thing can possibly
be avoided. Two-thirds of the emigration
to the Pacific, they say, 90 from the New
England States, as well as large proportion
of the steamer freight, and il is believed
that a fortnightly line, or at least monthly
one, would be sufficiently patronized by their
section of the country to make the proposed
line remunerating enterprise. Among the
many advantages suggested in behalf Of this
project not the least is that of absolute i'm
manlty Of California bound passengers from
the many swindling devices which beset them
on every side in this city, and which they
say our municipal authorities seem either
powerleoa or un W illing to prevent.
Year: 1860

Music FOR THE CAMrA1oN.-At the monster
Douglas meeting in Philadelphia, the follow.
ing song was sung with great enthusiasm
1t is the best campaign song we have seen
and as far ahead of the trashy railsplittpg
doggerela of the Lincolnites as a statesman
is of a clown. 7r
Year: 1860


No night shall be in heaven-no gathering gloom
Shall o'er that glorious landscape ever come.
No tears shall fall In sadness O'er those flowers
breathe their fragrance through celestial bowers
No night shall be In heaveD-no dreadful hour
or mental darkness, or the tempter's power;
Across those skies no envious clouds shall roli'
To dim the sunlight of the enraPtured SOUL
No night shall be in heaven. Forbid to sleep,
These ewes no more their mournful Vigils keep'
Tbeir fountains dried-their tears all wiped away;
They gaze, unda zzled, on eternal day.
No night shall be In heaven-no sorrows reign
No secret anguish-no corporeal pain
No shiyering limbs-no burning fever there
No souls ecIipse-no winter Of despair.
No night shall be in heaven-but endless noon;
No fast declining sun nor waning moon;
But there the Lamb shall yield perpetual light,
mid pastures green and waters ever bright
No night shall be in heaven-no darkened room'
No bed of death nor silence Of the tomb;
But breezes ever fresh with love and truth,
Shall brace the frame with an immortal youth.
No night shall be in heaven-but night Is here
The night of sorrow and the night OF fear
1 mourn the ills that now my steps attend,
And shrink from others that may yet impend.
No night shall be in Heaven! Oh, had faith
To rest in what the faithful Witness saith
That Faith should make these hideous phantoms ne'
And leave no night henceforth on earth to me.
Year: 1860

the three rooms on the lower floor, and tits
easy to see how large the study wss,
although the partition walls have wholly
disappeared, by the cream colored plaster OF
the outside walls which enclosed II. / do
not suppose the rude peasants, who cannot
read nor write, are to blame. for turning the
Parlor OF Oliver Goldsmith's early home into
potato patch, and his fathers study in to
to cow-yard, but it is execrable that the
owner OF the estate does not interfere and
protect the old parsonage from such vile
uses. This is fame asked the carmau
to-day if people speak Of O'ConnelI often
now! "They never speak his name" he
answered. shall have good hunt in Dub.
lin to find the house where Tom Moore was
born, and when shall find it, it will be a
little dirty grocery and liquor shop.
Year: 1860

or Our fashionable ladies would seem to
be growing smart, for it never before was SO
hard to get round them. They would seem,
too, to be growing prudish, for they never
before kept the gentlemen at so great dis
tdnce.
Year: 1860




A mass meeting of citizens will be held at Odd
Fellows Hall tonight, to endorse the Citizens
Ticket now before the people for their suffrages
on the first Monday in June. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to make an appeal for a full turnout on the
occasion. The people appreciate the Importance
Of securing safe and efficient administration of
the Municipal Government for the next two years,
and they will attest their interest in the matter
tonight by full and imposing demonstration.


We need not urge upon every citizen the duty Of
giving his personal attention to this subject, for it
is each ones duty, no less than his privilege Not
alone his individual welfare, but the welfare and
future destiny Of our great and growing city, are
involved in the selection Of our municipal officers.
1t is therefore, of the highest Importance that the
people, irrespective of party, and in the interest
of the development and future growth and welfare
of New Orleans, should signify their appreciation
of the subject in an emphatic manner. Let there
be such demonstration as will reflect the real
sentiments of the people upon an issue involving
the best interests of the city for the ensuing two
years.
Year: 1860

and the Planters general that they always prepared to
furnish them with NEGRO CLOTHING of the very best
terals and at mest reasonable prices.


The large patronage they receive from this and neighbong
States has induced extend their establishment
meet any of business and in order to be able supply
their psns always with the same and best descriptions of
tea they made contracts with several of the
inen In the South and shall heneeorh be able
to supply Planters with goods Of uniform quality.


They feel confident that they will give entire satisfaction
all may patronre their emneny Southern enterprise
and solicit which shall receive Immediate attention


is1s 6m HFRR&RD K co.
Year: 1860

THE publishers of the True Democrat proposes to
issue a tri-weeklv edition of their paper, in adii
ticn to the weekly, AID commence its publication
about the first day Of June next, or sooner. if
900 subscribers be obtaineti.


The great hattie of the age is TO be fought in
November next, and it is necessary that every man
IN the community should be kept n..armed of the
movements Of the enemy. The very existence Of
the South is at stake, and it becomes every South
ron to be up and doing. Intending TO be firm and
decided, yet calm and prudent, it will be our aim
to defend the rights of the south without bluster OF
bravado. The times demand increased activity on
the part Of democrats, and that full and speedy
formation should be spread before the public. This
Is the hrst enterprise of the kind in the state-s
demanded by the exgences of the times, and we
confidently look to the Democracy for its support


Terms.-S5 year For the campaign saw un-
tii August 18th 81. or till Nov 18th, So Pay
nlent expected on the issue Of the first number


The size Of the tri-weekly will be 25 by 3s
inches, containing % columns mar 80, 1850.
Year: 1860

F The Rev. STEPHEN CARLusE is no
more on last Thursday night the pale
Messenger, Death, entered and called from
our midst one that was much beloved by
all that knew him. Mr.. Carlilse was Elder
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
He leaves wife and several children to
mourn his loss, while his place in the church
and as q citizen cannot be filled. A large
concourse of friends together with his Ma
sonic brethren attended his funeral services
and wept around his newly made grave
Searey Eagle. April IA.
Year: 1860

EV To the cause of complaint of our
Greenwood subscribers. not receiving their
papers until . week after printed, we can
give no account for We have for the last
two weeks, sent them to Fort Smith Friday
Mornings, and have never failed to send
them By Saturday morning. Will Post.
masters on the route. be good enough to lei
the Press pass to its destination, without
unnecessary delay?
Year: 1860

from which mankind suffer over large part Of
the globe, 10 the consequence of diseased action
in the system, induced by the poisonous miasm of
vegetable decay This exhalation is evolved by
the action Of solar heat wet soil. and rises with
the watery vapor from il. While the sun il below
the horizon this vapor fingers near the carths sur
face, and the virus il taken with it through the
lungs into the blood There ii acts as an irritating
poison the internal yiseera and excretng organs
Of the body. The liver becomes torpid and fails TO
secrete not only this virus, but also the bile from
the blood. Both the virus and the bile accumulate
IN the circulation, and produce violent constitu-
tional disorder. The spleen, the kidneys, and the
stomach sympathixe with the liver, and become
disardered also. Finally, the instinct Of our or
gansm, as if In an attempt 20 expel the noxious
infusion, concentrates the whole blood of the body
IN the internal excretories to force them TO cast it
out. The blood leaves the surface. and rnshes to
fae central organs with congestive violence. This
is the CHILL. But In this effort il fails Then the
FEVER follows, in which the blood leaves the cen
traI organs and rushes 10 the surface MS If in
another effort 20 expcl the irritating poison through
that other great excretory - The skin. In tins
also II fails, and the system abandons the attempt
exhausted and waits for the recovery OF strength
10 repeat the hopeless effort another day. These
are the fits paroxysms OF FEVER AND A8uE.
Such constitutional disorder viii Of course under
mine the health ii it is not removed


We have labored to find, and have found an
Year: 1860

The PoT Bo1Ls.-Col. Webb, of the New
York Courier, asks and answers questions
in manner that proves slight difference
of opinion between Republican politicians.
Here is sample:


"If the Albany Evensng Journal and
ourselves, have asked nothing but what is
right and just, and which may be conceded
by both the North and South with honor
why does the Tribune in the face of facts,
and in total disregard of the slightest re-
spect for truth, charge US with proposing to
nullify the election Of Lincoln and the dis.
bandment of the Republican party? The
answer is at hand. Simply because the
editor of the Tribune is as much Of an
Abolitionist as Garrison, and At heart as
anxious to dissolve the Union, as Yancey
or Keitt, and other disunionists at the
South"
Year: 1860

SRA few weeks ago perceived in your journal a
communication from Sir Roderick lmpey Murchson v p
T. ) to the Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society
of England respecting the commercial and agricultural
value of certain phosphate rocks Of the Angua Isles
in the Leeward Islands; conveying information which
cannot be made too generally known highly ap-
preciated, either in commercial national point of
view For sooner had the researches in organic
chemistry during the last twenty years explained the ella
boraOns OF vegetable economy aud reduced agrcultu
raj operations comparatively definite laws by defining


the nature and determining the relative proportions OF
these elementary and compound bodies present and
indispensable to the mature deveOpemcnt of whatever
crop is the object the farmer to cultivate then
the question, from whence an adequate supply of


those indispensable Inorganic constituents be derived
For, notwithstanding there many subjects connected
with the daily operations of the farm vet TO be discussed
il is generally admitted by all acquainted with the great
achievements in modern agriculture, that wherever a
commensurate amount fcapita and science brought
into operation in this important field ofnatOEa industry
few investments calculated more certain
and renumeratve returns and none conterring more
permanent good upon the country ut large rs IT directs
the energies and enterprise of vast portion OF the com
munity to be expended in which must inevitably
expedite the general deyelopement of agricultural
resources and augment TO an indefinite extent the annu
al produce of the soil Now to render the present rehn
ed of chemical analysis subservent to the daily
operations of practical huSbandry it is not only essen
ally necessary that the farmer should know the nature of


the mineral and saline ingredients extracted from the soil
by the crops raised but that he should have the
OF restoring the land any of those ingredients indis
pensabe the proper development of crop of which
it may be deficient. For example, l need only remark
that either cereals will vegetate with conSdcra
bic luxurance up to certain period of their growth,
during which time they had expended their susenance in
the formation of cellular tissue and for want of aka
line and earthly phosphates aud azotized matter, the
plants attain proper maturity, and obtain bulk
with little nutritious virtue.


Tn uahlp no urlrtical farmer fully COmDreheDd
the important mission assigned to inorganic matter in the
economy OF vegetable physiology is only necessary to
estimate the quantity OF these substances removed from
the soil by a ton of each of the following grasses:
Year: 1860

FRIGHTFUL SCENE.-Green street, above Hancock. was
the of horrible occurrence last evening about
o'clock. The dress of Frances Laviele Young woman,
an inmate Of Mrs Jennie Lawes house, accidentally
caught fire from the grate and almost in instant was
in flames. Her companions were appalled, by terror and
the frightened woman fed into the street. The wind
famed the flames and while the poor terror stricken
rushed up and down the pavement the fiery ee
met doing ts fatal work Her clothing was entirely
consumed on her person, and the woman finally went
back into the house and fell the floor Her flesh was
burnt to a crspss horribly that she died in minutes
She inhaled quantity of the flames which was the inn
mediate Of her death. The street crowded in


short time, and many the poor unfortunate die as
il were, on her feet Louisville Courier.