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Year: 1859

OF leaning upon others, he, the aged but th'


strong, stood the bulwark and support O
his family around him. His conduct i,


that dark hour illustrated his iron strength


OF mind and his heroic trust in God.


lie was eminently social in his feelings


enjoying with tho greatest zcst the compan
'onsh'p of old, tried, and trusty friends, tc


whom he always opened his hand and his


heart, whatever might be their station in


life. Favors done to him were never for.


gotten, but always repaid, if opportunity


offered, with interest. At the friendly fire
side and the festive board, lie presided m


acknowledged chief The old and the


young alike owned the spell Of soul So


brI'nInll Of social gIec and gladncss I,
would be task to find in any circle his


peer for the combination of those qualities
OF head and heart, that slone out in every
feature, and found vent in every expression,
diifuSing around him the good will and
happiness Of his genial nature.


Having filled up his long Lille TO the end
with untiring usefulness; having raised y
large family in responsibility and honor,
and left to them and to his c' un'rym.n -
brilliant example in all the affairs of prac;
cal life OF Il virtuouS cncr gizr, he has fallen
asleep. lie died after brief illness of only
five days. Ic who never fingered through
life in performing his duty, was not krpl
lingering on the bed Of death lie rct,u-
erl his faculties to the last, and died as he
had lived, a hearty AMI an earnest man.
Ills only desire for life was, that he NIGH,
still longer be useful TO his family; bat he
expressed submission to Gods will, and i'm.
picit reliance on Ills love and mercy
through the great Rvdcemer.


God sometimes shields the young lambs
from the rude blasts Of life and takes them
early home, but we have witnessed the more.
inspiring example Of virtue tried, of patience
Of the battle OF litc noly won,
of submission to Gods will exemplifed, in
long life Of laborous well doing, by one who
had borne the heat and burden of the tlav.
His life is his best eulogy. His last act
" rs visit to some Of the friends of hi, early
days; visit and generous relief Of the
'a,hcrlcss and the widow in their affection.
God SAW that his work was done and called
him home. Well done, good and faithful
servant! BY the grace OF God, well done
10 to thy rest and reap thy rich reward.
But leave US not long, God Of mercy, in
his land Of exile! Thou art gathering home
10 thyself the good and the great, and we
would be with them that we may be with
Thee. We also would depart and be will,
Christ, which is far better" ''Come, Lord
Jesus, come quickly!".
Year: 1859

To CLEAN GLovEs.-Lay them on a clean
board, and first rub the surface gently with
a clean sponge and some camphene and alcohol
Now dip each glove into cup containing the
camphene, lift it out, squeeze it in the hand
and again rub it gently with the sponge, to take
out all the wrinkles After this gather up the
cuff in the hand, and blow into it to puff out
the fingers, when it may be hung up with a
thread to dry. This operation should not be
conducted near fire, owing to the inhamable
nature of the camphene vapor. The receipts
given in all the books we have consulted for
cleaning gloves are MISUNDERSTANDING a
tleyicdn
Year: 1859

tai economy. That it is common cause of scrof.
ula and erysipelas nearly all medical men agree
There are animals far less Objectionable as food
for man and we pray you, do not longer encour-
age the rearing and eating of the unclcan ami
mai. The demons Of old understood their affin-
tiles when they begged to enter into the swine.
Let the swine go to their own place--that place
is not the human stomach"
Year: 1859

A NOBLE SENTIMENT - Daniel Webster
penned the following Z" we work upon mar
BILE, it will perish If we work upon brass, time
will efface it, if we rear temples, they will
crumble into dust but if we work upon our i'm
mortal minds-if we Undue them with prin-
cipes, with the just fear of God, and love of
our fellow men-we engrave on those tablets
something which will brighten to all eternity"
Year: 1859

Judge B was not only one of the best
judges, but also one of the best and most sue
cessful criminal lawyers in Philadelphia some
years ago. When the Court of which he was
the presiding judge was legislated out of exis-
Year: 1859

Alice did not speak; she only pointed to
the slab, and her large blue eyes filled with
tears, as memories of him who lay cold and


silent beneath it, rushed upon her mind
Taking her hand, Harry led her to the grave
and seated her upon it, as gently as if she
had been tender infant; then taking his
seat beside her, he drew her on to speak of
her lost brother. She spoke of his virtues,
of his many rare qualities of mind and heart !;
of their love for each other; Of her long
agony during his sickness, and her almost
frantic grief at his death; but her "frst
overwhelming burst Of grief, was now calmcd
into the gentle tear Of recollection" her
sorrow was now pure and sacrei one
Harry had always thought Alice beautiful !;
but pever had she seemed SO beautiful as at
that moment; the last beams of departing
day lingering around her head, as if 10th to
leave so lovely spot; her face turned up
ward as if in devotion, she seemed to him
more like an inhabitant of heaven than a
daughter of earth. After few moments
silence, she turned to him and said; "did
you know that the reason why I first liked
you was because your name was the same as
Year: 1859

How TO Stop BLooD.-Take the fine
dust of tea, or the scrapings of the inside of
tanned leather, and bind it close upon the
wound, and the blood will soon cease to
flow. These articles are at all times acces-
sible and easy to be obtained. after the
blood has ceased to flow, laudanum may be
advantageously applied to the wound. Due
regard to these instructions will save agita-
ton of mind, and running for the surgeon,
who would not probably make up better
prescription, if present.
Year: 1859

nar The Hull girls all sing. A friend
lately from there says they sing themselves
to sleep at night, and he never heard any
thing like it since he was benighted in a
swamp out west. 20.
Year: 1859

TERRIBLE AFFLICTIoN.-Mr. Elliot Barrett
of Chester, who lives about mile southeast Of
Chester village, has been afflicted for nearly a
quarter of a century, with a severe rheumatic
complaint. For twenty years, he has lain on
his back, entirely helpless, and it is impossible
for him to lie in any other position. The cold
est day in winter, as well as the hottest day in
summer, when the heat is enough to peel the
parched flesh from his aching body, finds him
in the same position, unable to move particle
even to rest for a moment. He has often said
to us, IF could only turn over for one hour
in the course Of year, it would be great re-
lief" The only motion of which no is capable,
besides the organ of speech, is the movement
of one of his skeleton arms, the left, with which
he feeds himself with a teaspoon, as he can move
his jaw just enough to admit the point of the
spoon Yet amid his acute and terrible suffer
ings, never murmur escapes his lips, but he il
always resigned and cheerful; though his buoy
ancy does not arise from animal spirits, but a
natural cheerfulness and constant hopefulness,
for religious faith sustains and gives warmth
and steadiness to his spirits. This faith carries
him through the heavy trials to which he ID
subject and over the dark journey Of his pill
grimsge.-Gienn's Falls Mess.
Year: 1859

CONSTITUTION OF METEoRs.-A remarkable
combination Of alloy of the three clements
phosphorus, nickel and iron-is found in met
oric stones, which never presents itself in any of
the genuine mineral masses of the earth. The
meteOric fragments, however, appear to have at
mOspheres of a certain kind Of their own, al
though they are devoid of oxygen. Ina prob
ability, when on their proper progress out in
space, they are envolved in loose investments
OF combuStible vapors, gathered about tho hard
and solid core. and occasionally extending into
a sort of vaporspherc from two thousand to three
thousand miles wide. The investments of COM
bustible vapOrs accompany them on their wide
sweeping flights; but whom they are whrled
violently into the oxygen containing terrestrial
atmosphere they kindled under its blast-like
breath, and burst into fame. The fame then
leaves its train of smoke-like productions foat-
ing in the aerial regions il has rushed through,
and shining in the sunlight or twilight, until
gradually dispersed by diffusion. The heat pro-
duced by the flame on the external surfaces of
aerOlites seems to be altogether so sudden and
transient that it has not time to soften the solid
mass contained within. The stones never pre-
sent any appearance of indentation, rs they
would if they had heen plastic or half plastic,
in consequence of their raised temperature
when they strike the ground but the heat,
nevertheless, must be of very intense charac-
ter while it lasts for the surface of the aeroite
always has pitch-black glazed appearance.
There is, in fact, perfectly vitriied, or enamel
led crust, something less than tenth of an inch
in thickness covering the inner substance, and
separated from ii by clearly marked line. The
flame Ofthe meteor is evidently more fierce than
that of the hottest porcelain furnace for this is
altogether inefficient for the production of sny
such perfect process Of glazing as the aerolite
exhibits. MeteOric stones have been found to
be very hot when discovered in the ground, and
some have retained their high temperature for
hours
Year: 1859

II The Boston Post says that the Post Office
difficulty is not settled after ALL for it is intimated
that IL the Office return TO the Exchange, Mr.. Ca
pen will go back to Summer street as soon as Con-
gress meets, as the law only requires them TO re-
main in State street until that time. Under this
apprehension it is questionable whether those gen.
tlemen in favor Of State street will be disposed to
pay the indemnity required.
Year: 1859

The Gazette of this city has had several ln- nendoes in relation to know nothing who wanted to be an editor, but failing in that turn sl democrat. We had some curiosity to kno~ who he meant and asked him to be expllcit.- In reply the Gazette says that all it desired was to be understood by the individual for whom it was intended which understanding appears to be complete. This taken in connection with paragraph in another part of the paper where he indorses somebody's democracy and legal ability, leads us to the conclusion that they have made it up.

 The programme of the disorganizers, so far as it had leaked out laid down different un ion of the opposition elements and we looked for the importation of a man from the eastern DOT ton Of the State, but if our conjecture is right there is to be change in the programme The allies are playing the game "very low down." but it will not win.

 We have no desire to interfere with the pri- vate arrangements of the Gazette but, if it is not incompatible with the public safety and in- terests, we shoold like to know the terms of the compromise.

 We are glad that the question is set at rest, for it was matter of conjecture whom the Ga 'rtte meant. By some it was supposed to be one person; by others, another and having made the insinuations the editor was bound in justice to name the person. If, however, our supposition is right, they will kiss, make friends, and mutually retract. "How good and how pleasant 1t is to see,' etc.
Year: 1859

bend that if the postage on letters was paid at the office of delivery instead of at the mailing office, western offices would show longer receipts because more mail matter is received than is sent. The truth is the Boston merchant com pacently pays three cents to have his letter car ried thousands of miles over new country and then draws comparison between his section and ours forgetting that the labor is principally done in the one section and the money received in the other.

 Post offices are established not only for the benefit of the neighborhoods in which they are situate, but for those persons at distance who may wish to communicate with the people, Cut off the mail routes to Oregon because they do not pay and let the Boston merchants send their letters by express messengers, and after years trial let them count up their receipts and expenditures. It is mistaken idea that the mail route to Oregon or any of the western routes that do not pay, are kept up for the ben eft of the western people solely. For instance Arkansas could do very we'll without communi- cation with Massachusetts, if the latter would be willing to dispense with all correspondence. If she helps to pay for our mail facilities, she ayails herself of them
Year: 1859

THE GRAVE OF PORTER CLAY.-Among the unmarked and unhonored graves in the rural cemetery at Camden, Arkansas, is that of bro- ther of the illustrious Henry Clay; his only monument is an oak tree, with the initials ot his name rudely carved in its rough bark. He is said to have been an humble and devoted minister of the Gospel; to have spent the latter part of his life in that new and remote region, publishing the glorious tdings of Gods won drous offer of eternal life to dying world and at last, weary and way worn, death's angel beck oned to him from the shores of the silent land, and laying down the weapons of his warfare, he closed his eyes peacefully, and with unwa- vering trust in God, and his little congregation carried him to bis quiet resting place near the grassy banks of the winding Washita, to await that last awakening of slumberng universe

 The world has scarcely remembered that Henry Clay ever had a brother; the great states man has so overshadowed his kindred that the V are forgotten; yet who shall say that the pous and tollng minister of heavens glad tidngs may not reap reward more glorious, and wear crown more dazzling than that reserved for his more highly honored and illuStrous brother, ln the kingdom of Him who has said, "They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Armament. and they that turn many to right eouSness, as the stars forever and ever!'
Year: 1859

Witnessing the well-directed and success ful efforts of our gallant firemen on Monday night last, we could not then and cannot now resist the impulse of giving an expression of our admiration for their proptitude and efficien- cy. Within ten minutes after the first alarm, ders were at the scence of action and in full operation-and though the flames, owing to the conlb bustibe materials which fed them, had made great advances yet by their energetic, untireing and unblenching effort the firemen succeeded, contrary to all expectation, in con- fning the ravages of the flames to the buildings in which they originated

 All honor is due to our gallant and noble band of iremen, who are ready at the first stroke of the alarm bell to rush to the scene of danger-to work-to strive in heroic emulation to save property and human life.

 These are men to whom our citizens owe great thanks-these are the men who say to the devouring element, thus far shalt thou go, but no farther" and fight imperl life and limb and conquer the monster upon the threshold of his own domnions

 Let these organizations be fostered and en- couraged-let them receive the needs of praise so justly due them, earned as they are by sweat and often by blood Let them still continue to be, as they are now, exempt from those civil duties from which they are by law relieved; and, finally. let our couscript fathers promote their interest and that of our well-beloved city,
Year: 1859

In our former articles upon this subject, we asserted that we had, or would soon have, 1T our own State, institutions of learning equal tc those elsewhere and such as would enable pa rents to have their children educated at home as thoroughly and satisfactorily as abroad.- Among the most prominent and popular is the "Ouachta Conference Female College" at Tulip, Arkansas. Situated in healthy coun- try, with faculty that would do credit to any college in any State, with good library, phi losophcal and chemical apparatus and other appliances and moderate terms of tuition, the college deserves to and will succeed. Its ad- vantages are well set forth in the advertisement to be found in another column.
Year: 1859

0F The editor of the Gazette still insists that he is young man and that Gov. Conway IS his senior. An old friend of ours says, that, some twenty five years ago he heard middle aged man who was bar keeper for Mai An thony, finding fault with lad for smoking a segar, and saying that it was a bad practice for little boys. The then bar-keeper is now edi- tor Of the Gazette, and the boy is the present Governor of Arkansas

 Nevertheless, the editor persuades himself that he IS quite young and cites as proof of it, our remark that he had not yet arrived at years Of discretion. The power of imagna- ton Is very great and having persuaded him. self that he is an unsophisticated, virgin youth, mere stripping of, tender years, his next step should be to apply to the probate court to have guardian appointed for him. He should not be permitted to go adrift in this wicked world, exposed to the manifold temptations that be- set the path of the young and innocent.
Year: 1859

We have received the first number of this ,aper, published at Madison, St. Francis county, I this State and edited by George Lewellyn ;rown We have seldom read salutatory ar ice that pleased us better, both in its style and one than Mr. Browns; who thus defines the olitical position of his paper:

 "In politics the Pioneer will support, with ts best abilities, what we may deem the best interests of the great SOUTHERN DEMOCRATIC 'ARTY MEN AND MEASURES. We support this ide because we think it right and we add the outhern because having been born and raised the south, our wishes, education, and the ceiling of home, before all others make us in line to advocate the rights of the south in all ases where they may be assailed either at lome or abroad.

 And we wish to say here, that we do not ook upon the northern states as arrayed pholly gainst the south. On the contrary, we know nd esteem many there who are manly and in dependent enough to blame a wrong whether imed south or north; but e do believe that he south should stand ready to resist aggres- ions, let them come from where they may, while they should extend sympathy and friend- hip to all those of the north who, when diffe- ing in opinion, are still willing to do battle with us for what is just and right. In politics, we expect to be independent enough at all lines to discharge our duty as public journal st, and to blame where we think there is wrong, either in or out of the party. believing as we do that the interest of state and country should always be placed above mere party ad- vantages, and whenever the two shall come in contact our motto will be principles before men, We shall always endeavor to keep the PIONEER from degeneratng into a mere parti- gan sheet, and hope never to disgrace its col umns with the too fashionable political black guardsm. In maintaining our principles and positions we will endeavor to do so in language becoming a gentleman, and with as little injury to the feelings of others as possible. With these assurances we leave our future political course to speak for itself."

 The Pioneer being published at the pres ent terminus of the railroad will be able to furnish its readers with the latest news, promises to be edited with ability, is a large, excellently gotten up sheet and is offered at the low price of S2 %. We wish the Pioneer great success and will be pleased to exchange with it.
Year: 1859

0T The paragraph in the Presidents mes- sage relative to the purchase of Cuba has stirred the Dons of that island. This is very natural for the Spanish residents in Cuba, while they do not form tenth of the whole population of the island, are especially favored and made superior to the Cubans. It is difficult to tell how much of their indignation is affected or real. Their meetings held and addresses wri- ten under the nose of the Captain General, of course would have but one tone.

 Beyond doubt, there are some in Cuba who desire change of rulers and the message of the President will meet with silent and per- haps active sympathy. It is movement alike honorable and polite.
Year: 1859

A CARD-To the members of the Little Little Rock Fire Department I return my sin

 cere thanks for their timely and efficient aid in

 saving my store from destruction on Monday night last. HENRY JACOBI.
Year: 1859

Or By reference to our first column, it will be seen that Judge Gould is candidate for the office of state senator from the counties of Bradley and Dallas, made vacant by the resig- nation of Gov. Hampton. We have heard of no other candidate and presume Judge Gould will be elected without opposition His abii- ties and sterling principles need no indorssment among the people of that district who know him we'll
Year: 1859

CoRREcTIoN-In our advertisement of the Little Rock English and Classical school for young gentlemen, the name of the pricipal was given as David instead of Edward Sauter. While making the correction we take the op- portunity of stating that this school is in a hourishing condition, stands deservedly high with our people and its accomplished head unites to his acknowledged ability as teacher an energy and perseverance that commands sue
Year: 1859

"middle passage" Through its policy
therc.seems no longer any obstruction along
the whole coast of the Gulf Of Mexico to the
of any number of these black
barbarians," whom Judge TANEY in one
case pronounced property" and in another
decided to be "persons" and responsible be-
ings! The arm Of the government in all its
branches, executive and judicial, drops pow
erless before the magic wand Of Slavery,
welded by the omnipotent Democratic South,
which laughs At evasions Of the most solemn
and sacred laws, and glories in the common
shame of the whole country. o for Repub-
lican President to teach these people that


when the higher law of God and the highest


law Of the land concur in sentiment, the crime


of their violation will be swift and sure in its


punishment!
Year: 1859

IN account of a meeting Of Know Nothings
at Cincinnati to unite with the Democracy for
the defeat of the Republican, State ticket, and
particularly for the defeat Of the Republican
candidate for Supreme Judge, on account of
his presumed antagonism to the detestable Fu-
gitive Slave Law. 1t was this same kind Of
union of Know Nothings and Democrats in
Massachusetts,, which on a slim poll, against
the efforts of the Republicans, adopted the
two years amendment The same union


won't win again Ohio
Year: 1859




Not long since we published paragraph
stating that there was proposition before the
Connecticut Legislature to amend the Consti-
tuition of that State In respect to foreigners,
precisely as it has been amended in Massa-
chusetts, except the period of added proba-
ton was to be but one instead OF taoo years.
The proposition, We are glad to be able to
state, was defeated in the Senate, by vote
against it of just two to one!


Our Democratic brethren of the Pioneer,
who persistently insist upon it that proscrip-
ton of foreigners is part and portion Of Re-
publican principles, will please tell US bow it
happens that the Republican Senate Of Con-
necticut refuse, by such decided vote, to
pass this measure?
Year: 1859

Opposition" is disposed to be sarcastic. We
promise to be as light upon him as possible, and
to +" let up on him whenever he ceases to sin,
and to strike him between wind and water
whenever we cam
Year: 1859

EESy. "Dr. Derwn informs us that the reason
why the bosom Of beautiful woman Is an OBJ
ject of such peculiar delight, arises from the
fact, that all our first pleasurable sensations of
warmth, sustenance and repose are derived from
this interesting source"


A scientific and satisfactory reason. Graft
tude is not so rare a virtue as we had supposed.