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Year: 1860

The April number of the Massachusetts,
Teacher, journal of school and home educa-
ton, has an interesting article from DR.. G. b.
Winship, the well known lecturer on physical
training. 1t has been well said "that our physi-
cal life is the dying out of old particles and
their replacement by new" Perspiration and
respiration are equally necessary to sound
health, and the earning of ones bread by the
sweat of their brow is blessing rather than q
curse to the race.


Europeans on first landing on our shores,
are struck with the difference Of form and de-
velopment, of the great mass of our people,
especially in our cities, from that of their an
cestors in Europe. We have cultivated the in
tellectual at the cost of the physical; we have
increased our nervous energy nation, but
at the expense of our muscles. We rejoice, to
see that many of our citizens in New England
are giving attention to physical education at
last; and one of the professors has entered in
to it so enthusiastically as to be called by his
freshmen the apostle of"Muscular Christianity


Improvement of ones physical state can
never be entered upon too early, and so long as
there is an atom of life and strength, never too
late. Let no one despair of success in the at
tempt DIR. Warren, in his little work on
Health, tells us of member of the legal pro-
fession who practiced gymnastics for the first
time and with the happiest results when nearly
seventy years old Cornaro, the Italian, whose
treatise on Health and Long Lite has given him
a worldwide reputation, begin at forty to re-
pair the ravages which many years of dissipation
had made upon a constitution naturally infrm
and, in spite of the predictions of all his ply
scians. and friends, he succeeded not only in re-
storing the health he lost, but in gaining a
health he had never before experienced. He
was eighty when he published his treatise -
lived to see it through four editions, and died
TRANQUILITY in his bed after he had completed hi,
one hundredth year.


In this connection it is worth while to observe
how much may be accomplished by simply cor
recting single bad habit. The legal gentleman
to whom Dr. Warren alludes, was much benefit
ted by gymnastics. On the other hand, Corna.
ro, as he himself states, found panacea for all
his ills, in careful avoidance of intemperance
in eating and drinking.


And what is my methodp you will perhap,
inquire. 1t is the doing the right thing in the
right way, at the right time. 1t is the obtain
ing of a suficiency without going to excess
1t is the using my own discretion about every
thing, without blindly following anothers pre-
cept or another's example, or even tying him
self down to rules of my own devising 1t il
the carrying out of what may seem to be bes
under the circumstances.
Year: 1860

When John Randolph was in London he
wrote to a gentleman who married his favorite
niece. In it was the following advice:


Have no dealings that can possibly be avoid
ed with your neighbors. The disregard of
this caution will certainly lead to squabbles and
strife.


Take no receipt on loose pieces of papeE-
Garry a receipt book in your pocket, and take
all receipts in it if you are afraid OF losing
it keep it in your desk. Always have the re-
ceipts witnessed when practicable.


Copy, or have copied, all your bius in book,
so that you must at glance see the cost of
any article or branch of expense. Without ac-
curate accounts, you may fast fall behind hand.


What voyage would a ship make without OBJ
servation or reckoning? You are now embarked
on voyage of life without good lookout,
you may be cast away.


Form no intimacies with your neighbors
under seven years acquaintance The rigid
observation OF my own maxims did not pre-
vent i'll blood between some of my neighbors
and myself. My maxims preserved me from
strife and from loss by those. With the rest
was on the best of terms.


Economy-the adapting of your supplies ju-
dciously to the intended end-this is gift of
God. 1t cannot be taught, at least. have
tried to learn it all my life, without success
My mother had it to perfection.


Frugality.-It is in the power of every hon.
est man, who means to retain his honesty, to
refrain from indulging in expenses which he
cannot afford A disregard of this maxim, the
result of their ignorant Incidence of their own
affairs, has ruined all my name and race
They did not konw what they could afford, and
some, / fear, did not care.
Year: 1860

A good lady who had two children sick with
the measles, wrote to friend for the best reme-
dy. The friend had just received note from
another lady, inquiring the way to make pickles.
II the confusion the lady who inquired about
pickles received the remedy for the measles, and
the anxious mother of the sick children read
with horror the following: "Scald them three
or four times in very hot vinegar, and sprinkle
them well with salt; in few days they will be
curedn
Year: 1860

THE Lovers PUzzLR.-To learn to read the
following, so as to make good sense is the mys-
terry:


thee read see that me.


Love is down will I'll have


But that and you have you'll


One and up and you if
Year: 1860

SELF.


This [Mondayl morning about o'clock, tho
most intense excitement created In the to u,rnt
80 Hester street, in consequence of the IL
ation Of report that the place was on fire. This
proved to be true md snch the fear In the minds
Of tho tenants that many of them picked up their
children aud rushed TO the root, with view of esca
ping TO m adjoining building


A few of the less fearful instituted search, and
nscerinined that the fire In tho of John q.
Fisher, n German tailor the third floor An ef-
fort made to open the door, but II was locked on
the inside. The occasion demanding prompt action,
the door was forced in, when fire was found in one
of the Closets and soon extnguished. Several of
tho l4th Ward police were promptly tho spot, and
made n moro extended examination Of the premises
The dead body OF Fisher was at once discovered
hanging to a hook 10 the wall Of his bedroom. lie
had fastened small cord about hls neck, and mount
ing n stool hung himself 10 the hook, after which tho
suicide kicked tho stool from under him, and death
speedily followed. The body WAS cut down, life aP-
pnrcnty, having been extinct for an hour more
Fisher alive at five o'clock, and 1t was sub
seqnently learned that ho had been at work nearly
all night


The appearance Of the rooms showed clearly that
Fisher had destroyed pictures and looking glasses
which hung the wall he also ripped open the seat
OF n large sofa and scattered camphcne about tho
room evidently to feed the flames which lie kindlcd
in the closet Immediately afterwards. Deceased had
lived in the house for several years. and regard
cd by tho other occupants M very eccentric iDdvid
ual He was temperate and industrious In his habits
but exhibited great fear of man and womankind IN
general. Whenever he saw any one approaching his
he would rush. in and lock the door. During
the day he kept hard at work, and would rarely
turc out Mt night His brother who lived In the
neghborhood had not seen him but once or twice In
four years. Most Of his acquaintances considered
him insane Some years ago deceased set FIRE to and
severely burned The head Of little girl living in
the same house, but with that exception he
hibited any disposition to do harm. Deceased had
saved snug little sum which he deposited in one OF
the Savings Banks.


Coroner Jackson held an inquest on the body. md
the jury rendered a verdict Of death by suicide
DECEASED was about 80 years Of age and native of
Germany. lie widower, but had 70 children.
He worked at the tailoring business.-N. T. EpeninS
Efpre@.
Year: 1860

Diarrhea.-The following viii be found
suitable Pulverized catechu, four drains,
prepared chalk, one ounce pulverized
ginger, two drachms; puIverized opium,
half a drachm. To be mixed in half
pint of peppermint water. Two or three
table spo0nfuls given twice a day.


Dysentery. .--Give linseed Cruel several
times day; also administer a dose of
two ounces of linseed oil, two grains of
opium the following day. with the addi.
tion of scruple Of ginger, and two
scruples of powdered gentian.


Foot Rot The foot must be carefully
examined and every loose portion or horn
cut away with a sharp knife. Then wash
il with a solution of chloride Of lime, and
apply butter of antimony, by means of a
stick with piece of tow tied 10 one end,
to every denuded part of the hoof. Il is
then expedlent to wrap the foot in a clean
rag or tow, tied fast, and turn the ami
NAL into dry yard or pasturage. taking
care to dress the foot again every day. A
solution of blue vitriol applied in the same
way, is also very much used so also is
hot tar.


Catarrh.-Sometimes this assumes an
epizootic form, in which case it is difficult
to arrest its progress. Bi-chloride of mer-
curry, at the rate of one-eighth Of grain
a day, dissolved in water, with the use Of
decoction of rhubarb, and the ordinary
carminative and stomachic adjuvants Of
ginger and gentian. have proved the most
useful Of any treatment yet tried.


inflammation of the Brain Abstract
from half to one pound Of blood from the
neck veins, and give purgative, euch as
two ounces Of magnesia, afterward.


Giddiness. by hyalids on the
brain. If a soft spot can be found on
the skull, the hyalid can be destroyed by
penetrating it with an awl; but in most
eases it is better to make mutton Of the
animal at once.


Houen.-A teaspoonful of salt may be
dissolved and poured down the throat; or
what is better still; give drachm Of the
CHORD of liAe, dissolved in water. Sui
phuric ether is also good.
Year: 1860

Our neighbor of the Enquirer is like the
man who said certain horse was sixteen feet
high, and, upon being questioned concerning
the statement, declared if he said feet he
would stick to it. He the Enquirer man)
reiterates his charge that Mr.. Blake, and the
Republicans who voted for his resolution in
Congress, meant to abolish slavery IN the
States and set criminals free. With his
characteristic unfairness, he says:


"Does any one suppose that this single
comma would ever have been thought of, il
the leaders Of the party had not discovered
that their real designs were expressed in the
resolution? If this correction had been made
at the time the resolution was offered, instead
OF three or four weeks after, until they had
some chance to feel the public pulse in regard
to the matter, they might have been entitled
to tho benefit of it."


The correction soas made on the first
opportunity. If our neighbor will refer to
the proceedings of Congress on the day after
Mr.. Blake introduced his resolution, he will
find the explanation in regard to the wrong
punctuation of his words. Our neighbor
proclaims his own stupidity when he says he
"cannot see how single comma is going to
alter the sense Of whole resolution" lie
has our sympathy.
Year: 1860

WThe Arctic expedition of DR.. Hayes
will leave New York in May. He will reach
Greenland in month, and go thence north
ward across Baffin's Bay to where the
whales are caught. He hopes to secure a
proper harbor by the first of September
and soon after will cross the land in sledges.
In April he will start with boat, and
hopes to meet open water in the eighty
second parallel. He bases his hopes of
success on the boat journey across the ice.
Year: 1860

~The Republicans of the House Of Rep
resentatives have passed three important
measures--the Homestead Bill, the Bill to
suppress Polygamy, and the Bill to admit
Kansas into the Union. These measures are
now pending in the Senate, where they will
probably be defeated by the pro.slavery
Democrats predominating in that body. If
they should chance to pass, it is understood
that the President will veto them. Let the
people hold those responsible who defeat these
eminently wise aud just measures.
Year: 1860

E The Washington correspondent of the
New York Post says that wsll-informed
persons declare that neither Judge Mclean
nor Judge Bates will allow their names to be
used by the Baltimore Convention to the
prejudice of the Chicago nominee.
Year: 1860

~Mr. Buchanan thinks it would be a
bad precedent to establish for Congress to
investigate the official acts of President.


We think he is bad President whose
official acts call for such precedent to be
established CHICAGO Journal.
Year: 1860

A young couple in St. Louis were robbed
the other night Of money and clothes, by
some villains who administered chloroform
The room had been so thoroughly sack ed
that the plundered pair were obliged to
remain in bed till the neighbors brought
them some clothing.
Year: 1860

The IMPORTANCE OF New YORK JOURNALISM.
"A man named Shears has entered into a
contract with the Hudson River Railroad
Company to run Special Newspaper Egpress
Train from New Y York to Albany. 1t consists
simply of a locomotive and baggage car, and
makes no stoppages except for wood and water.
1t leaves New York at 3:20 o'clock each
and reaches Albany in time for the
first morning train for Buffalo at 81 o'clock.
This enables the inhabitants on the line of the
Hudson River and New York Central Roads
to obtain New York dailies ten hours in
advance of the time they are now received,
and also puts the entire West, so far as
are concerned, that much nearer
New York. Special Railroad trains for the
transportation of newspapers show, as the
New York Tribune would say, that "the
world does mover' But this enterprise will
be serviceable mainly to points within days
distance or less from New York. Beyond
that, the telegraph is the instrumentality that


is relied upon for giving the latest intelligence.
Year: 1860

PoLYGAMY FORBIDDEN BY THE MORMON
BIBLE.--During the discussion in the House
of Representatives on the question of Polyg-
amy in Utah, it was asserted by the Delegate
from that Territory that the system Of
Plurality of Wives was authorized by the
Mormon faith. 1t has since been shown,
however, that it is directly prohibited By the
Mormon Bible, the practices of the Latter Day
Saints to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Year: 1860

Gov. K1RKwoop.-A call from his Excel
lency, S. J. Kirkwood, on Monday last, did
not so forcibly remind US that a Governor was
again in our midst, as it reminded us that a
plain, every day citizen, beloved by his
neighbors, and respected by every rybody, was
again returned to his home, mingling, as Of
yore, among all classes of his citizens,
extending to each a friendly grasp, and
exchanging congratulations of friendship and
good cheer. During the recent term of the
Legislature, he not only bore the mace of the
Executive with distinguished ability and
honor, but we should judge with comparative
composure and facility, for he evinces none of
the swear and tear" incident to political
station. He elnformed us that he was weighing
a few more avoirdupois pounds than at any
other period of his life. To get fat is not
ordinarily esteemed one of the perquisites of
the Gubernatorial Office. Himself and family
we gladly and cordially welcome to the society
of their neighbors and friends.-losoa City
Republican, t..
Year: 1860

WMr. Hickman, of Pa, very truly
said in the House 81 have learned that q
man may support every measure of DEM
ocratic Administration, yet, if he vote
against single interest Of slavery, he is
no Democrat, and if lie votes against every
measure of the Administration, and will
sustain the interest of slavery, lie is, of
course, a good Democrat" Slavery and
Democracy mean now pretty much the
same thing.
Year: 1860

SENATOR GRIMES. Our new Senator is
destined to fulfill all the expectations of his
friends in his new position. He is a man of
that positive character which, coupled with
his unusual talent and sagacity, is bound to
make him man of influence in any circle.
And, though his acquaintance here has been
brief, his proper rank has been conceded to
him almost from the first, and his opinion and
counsel already enjoy substantially their just
weight. In fact, he is kind of man who
wherever he goes, takes his proper place,
spontaneously and readily. He stands here
man of mark among the foremost, and his
influence is felt and respected as much as that
of almost any man among the Senators on our
side of the house. He maintains here the
same frankness, the same independence, the
same directness of approach to every subject,
that gained him so much distinction and
influence at home. Experience in his new
situation will, of course, add to his usefulness
and influence, and he is yet growing man.
Before his term expires, he will occupy very
conspicuous position in that distinguished
body Wash. Cor. Gate City.
Year: 1860

1t opened dull, languidy and somewhat gloomily
yesterday on the flags. True, the fine weather
brought out large throngs of the freguenters and
the habitues of the flags. The market for the great
staple came to a dead halt and the pause which
we alluded to two days ago, as to follow or take
place, seemed inclined to come to a focus before
noon yesterday.


There was talk that the next intelligence, or
rather the intelligence to respond to the pressure
in the New York money market and the political
excitement to be received from England, would be
of an uufayorahle nature. But sufficient unto the
day is the evil thereof.


Our talk two days since brought up sofRe augges-
tons, watch if carried out, would go far to sustain
and support the great cotton trade. Although our
banks are prohibited from advancing on produce
there is R3 inhibition from advancing on or pur
chasing bills of exchange, based cotton, other
wise called document exchange. As our market
is aow already at stand still, it behooves all in
taBssted-factars, buyers and our banks-to tSke
action, concert measures, and introduce some
method that viii naga cotton to the amount Of
ten millions of dollars during this present month.
Admitting that the last advees ff0f England are
of an unfayorable nature, that is, enhanced rates
on the part of the Bank Of England and a decline
in cotton il must not be construed that with crop
of cotton which mag not reach four naiEions Of
bales, with the great consumption that there ought
to be any such talk as decline. But it Is iupos,
sble to anticipate what panic may do, or Wia5
half demented people may undertake. Under the
present dead lock in our market, some eonsulta.
tion free intercourse and interchange of views and
opinions among our leading merchants and banks
becomes necessary. Orr great staple must not be
sacrificed. On this point there is no room for
argument. Unfortunately buyers are not provided
Year: 1860

The Subscribers respectfully their customers
tho Planters in general that they always prepared
furnish them with NEGRO CLOTHING of the very best ma
terias, and at most reasonable prices.


The large patronage they receive from this and neghbornf
States has induced them extend their establishment
of business in order bo able to supply
their patrons always with the and best descriptions of ma
cas they have made with several of the most prom
manufactures in the sonth and shall henceforh be ab
TO supply Planters with goods Of uniform quality.


They feel confident That they viii give entire satisfaction


those who paroc their emnenty Southern enterprise
and solicit their order which shall receive mmedate attention


alg Gm HEBRARD CO.
Year: 1860

The voters of Auburn will bear in mind,
that Monday next, 4th inst, is the day APP
pointed for the election at which they are
required to vote on the proposition for the
Corporation to take $4,000 stock in the
Sacramento, Placer and Nevada Railroad. -
The granting authority for the same, was
passed by the late Legislature, and was pub
ished in the Herald several weeks ago


1t is scarcely necessary for us to advance
arguments why our citizens should vote for
this subscription, as the matter has beer full
ly discussed by them for months past, and all
the reasons pro and con been brought out,
duly weighed, and a nearly unanimous favor
able decision, as we believe, arrived at.
This is right-indeed there should not be a
dissenting voice, is thus giving encourag-
ment to al enterprise, organized here by
our own citizens, that promises so much for
the future prosperity of the town aad coun-
ty. The amount will not only be of mteri-
al aid to the Company, but will also demon
strate the earnestness of our intention in
carrying out work so long talked of and
wished for, and will go to show to the peo.
pie of the county, who will soon be called
upon to express their sentiments upon
similar measure. that we are determined to
build the road-and at the earliest day pos
sible.


We do not know that the measure has
single opponent in the town, and we will be
pleased to record in our next issue the vote
in its favor as unanimous. The man who
would vote in opposition, is not only inditfer
ent to but an enemy to the interests of the
place.


The polls will be held at the court House,
the time for opening being o'clock a. m
Year: 1860

COUNTY ScR1p.-The County Treasurer
advertises to day that lie will redeem accept
ed scrip up to No. 2,6l8. We learn this is
the latest outstanding scrip that was issued
by the Wing dynasty that was in power in
this county few years ago.


1t will be seen that scrip three years old
is outstanding nnredeemed. From this on,
however, the time will be considerably les
sened. The next scrip issued after 2,6ls
was in August. 81, and in the spring of
that year the Redemption Law" went into
force. We may safely predict that in six
months more the County Treasurer will be
redeeming scrip less than two years old.
Year: 1860

rThe Placer Courier Of the oath ex
presses disappointment in not hearing from
the Herald on the Railroad and Wagon
Road Bill, and is pleased to term the Herald
"the organ Of the parties who organized,
and BY trickery, swindIing and misrepresen-
tation, carried the bill through the Legisa-
ture." For an answer to this gross declama
ton Of the Courier that sheet is referred to
the card of Messrs Anderson and Lowell, and
the letter Of Mr.. Beach, in another column.


The Courier may learn in time that every
man is not villain who advocates measures
that do not meet its approval.
Year: 1860

A LUCKY FELLow.-A man named Den.
ton was chopping wood the other day, near
Timbuctoo, when he found in the butt of a
hollow tree bag of gold dust worth ST..
900. 1t had been there, evidently, for q
long time; and the owner is probably dead,
otherwise he would have returned for it,
Denton is well known at Timbuctoo, and
has been engaged until recently in the
butchering business. He has made bis ST..
900 with more ease than the generality Of
men can ever expect to realize a like sum.
-lIrysriiIe Democrat.
Year: 1860

IL THOSE WITH WHOM HAVE MADE
n engagements for Wool, will take notice that am
now ready to receive their stocks, and desire them
delivered at the earliest day practicable.


have just received, and have in store for sale, at
VERY Low FIGURES the largest and most complete