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Year: 1860

Up to the nomination of Douglas by the
Rump" Convention, the Warricll Demo-
crat edited by our venerable friend Frary,
was staunch Administration paper, and
let no opportunity pass of taking a brick
from its hat) and throwing it at Douglas.
No paper in the State denounced the small
giant with more relish than the Democrat.
But when Douglas was nominated, a COM
mittee WAS appointed in this city by those
who favored the Rump candidate, to visit
Boonville forthwith and regulate Frary, and
all others, who, if prompt measures were
not taken, might maintain their position
and go the Breckenridge chute. Their ef-
forts were crowned with the most triumph
ant success. With a very wry face Frary
hoisted the name of Douglas and Fitz-John-
son-apologizing for it on the ground that
fate seemed to be against him, api he saw
no help for it but to "go in lemons


Since the Breckenridge State Convention
and the formation of a Breckenridge elect
oral ticket Frary evidently feels "in a bad
box" He feels very much like the man
who shot and burst his gun; he is sorry he
ing circumstances, the future only can show.
Committed to Douglas yet clearly prefer
ing Breckinridge, his position is certainly
anything but an go be joyful" one. How
ever, Democrats never die from any incon-
sistencies they commit; so that we may
reasonably hope that as long as rife whisky
is abundant the Wdrrick Democrat will
survive.


To show that all the Breckinridge men
are not defunct, and that Frary has sneak
ing kindness for them, and that he washes
his hands of all responsibility for the posi-
ton in which the man worshipers have
placed the Democratic party, we copy the
following article from his last paper. Just
observe that he says the Breckenridge men
"dre such men as the Democracy Of old
Wdrrick hare aLaeays been proud 10 regard
as among the most reliable Democrats IN The
county,


"Agreeably to announcement previously
given, some two hundred Democrats favor
able to the election of Breckinridge and Lane
to the Presidency and Vice Presidency as
sembled at Lynnvile last Saturday, and
raised hickory pole 12O feet in height,
from which beautiful flag, forty feet in
>length was Immediately run up, and which
hoated majestically when we left the town.
Most of the Democrats who assisted on the
occasion, seemed to do so with a good will
and with determination to stand by Brecb-
inridge and Lane, regardless of the conse-
quences which might ensue therefrom and
they were, for the most part, such men as
the Democracy of old Warrick have always
been proud to regard as among the most re-
liable Democrats in the county We have
had no agency in placing the Democratic
party of Indiana in the position it now oc-
cupies and we cannot but deeply regret the
condition of affairs Mt this time, MS it is evil
dent that unless a more conservative aud
compromising spirit prevails between this
and November, Lincoln viii be sure to re-
ceive the electoral vote of the State"
Year: 1860

THE WEATHER IN NEW ORLEANs.-What
we said last week as to the weather, will
answer very well for our report of this. 1t
has been hot, hot, hot; the two or three
light showers of rain we have had being
hardly enough to give Us any great relief.
AS to the city, it is dull enough in every
respect. All who can get away and desire
to do SO, are at the watering places, near
and far, and every day witnesses a good
many departures and comparatively few ar
rivals.


excellent, and ever prospect of continuing
so throughout the season.
Year: 1860

There was a slightly increased demand for
money towards the close of the week, but
without leading to any stringency or press
ure in the market For thirty or sixty
day local paper of an acceptable character,
the rate continue to be 6MlO per cent,
and ninety day 2 per cent. Time bills on
the East sell at per cent, with fair
amount Offering and on New Orleans ga
10 per cent, and not much offering.


Sight Exchange on the East has not al
tered in value during the week; the de-
mand has been quite moderate and the sup
ply good. On New Orleans it is dull at par
to l dis. selling. Gold is dull at 35@40.
We Ouote:
Year: 1860

RISING Sun, August 1O.-This morning
a man aud a boy were engaged in digging
in a clay bank, in brick-yard in this place,
when it suddenly gave way, burying them,
and killing the boy instantly and danger
ously wounding the man.
Year: 1860

The Lincoln press charge that Douglas is
n sectional candidate. This is not true for
he is running every where alike, not being
able to raise single Electoral Ticket, east,
west, north or south. How can a man be
sectional, who runs alike in all parts of the
country ?-O Old Line Guard
Year: 1860

THE Sicilian peasants say Garibaldi is the
son of the devil and of a saint, and has in-
herited all the qualities of both his parents.
As long as the battle lasts he fights like q
devil from the moment of victory he is a
Snint
Year: 1860

Crops IN ARKANsAs.-Our Arkansas ex-
changes bring the most melancholy and
distressing accounts OF the effect of the
drouth on the crops in that State. The
Little Rock Gazette, in speaking of the
corn crop, which three or four weeks ago
was the most promising that had been seen
for many years, says " it is now cut short,
without the least hope of making enough to
feed the people. Nothing but starvation
stareS many poor farmers, o: whom many
will not raise corn enough to feed their
families till Christmas. Most farmers are
cutting their corn down, and many a field
will not produce one ear of corn. The
prospects in this region are shocking
enough. lou. Jour-
Year: 1860

Although we are opposed to the system Of ad-
vertisng. for good and sufficient reasons. still we
deem it but justice to say thvt Dr. Young is one
of the most industrious and indefatigable votar-
les Of the medical science in the United States
Year: 1860

CHILD KILLED BY RATs.-In the Bellevue
Hospital at New YORK, on Monday night, a
poor Irish woman was admitted to the lying
in Ward. She gave birth to a babe, and SO lit
tie attention was paid to the patient, that the
infant was literally devoured by rats before
morning. its suffering mother being too weak
to drive them OFF the bed which they swarm.
Ell over. The baby's feet and head we're nearly
separated from its body.
Year: 1860

LEGISLATORS TO BE INDICTED-The Legis-
lature, just adjourned in New York have the
discreditable reputation of being the most cor
rupt body of public men who ever sat at AL
bany to make laws for the people. They had
no regard at all to the rights of the city of New
York, but passed bills directly in the face of
remOnstrancefrom those most affected by the
enactments Sinte they have adjourned, there
has been considerable public comment upon
their acts. The New York Snn says: A;tor-
new General Myers has been furnished with
evidence believed to be sufficient to secure the
indictment and punishment of six State Sem
ators and eight members Of Assembly. for cor
ruption in the performance Of their legislative
duties during the session. If there is any such
evidence. there is no good reason why the par


ties should not be brought into Court, and
made TO face the verdict of jury. II is a GU
rious commentary on the supposed purity of
mostly from what is called the rural districts.
Year: 1860

CURIOUS CASE OF INSANITY AND SUICIDE
On Friday morning last man named Bar
ney Mcmahon, with his wife and two chill.
dren, arrived in Buffalo, New York, from the
West, and II was soon discovered that both
Mcmahon and his wife were insane. The
Overseers of the Poor had the man sent TO
the Insane Asylum aud the woman was taken
to the Poor House. When he was taken
away his wife handed him some money,
which he threw into the street. She then
handed him razor, with which he attempted
to cut his throat. After his commitment to
the Insane Asylum he succeeded in tearing
his throat to pieces with a fragment of an iron
vessel. which had inadvertently been left in
the cell. When found he was dead. The
wife also jumped from the third story win
dow of the Poor House, and was injured to
such an extent that she died the next morning.
Where they were from, or where going, is un-
known, as the children are too young to give
any account of the family.
Year: 1860

Seasonable R.freshments, and any number OF
children and gentlemen, may be had at Grace
Church Fair, now being held At Mechanics
Institute Hail. The room is decorated in a
novel and attractive manner, and the sales.
ladies are SO attentive to their visitors that NO
one can call on them without being pleased.
Year: 1860

The world is half darkened with croakers,
Whose burdens are weighing them down,
They erOak of their stars and i'll usage,


And grope in the ditch for crown.
Why talk to the wind of thy fortune,


Or clutch at distinction and gold,
If thou caast reach high on the ladder,


Thou canst steady its base by thy hold.
For the flower, though hid in the corner,


Will as faithfully finish its bloom,
viii reach for q sparkle of sunshine,


That eloudshave not chaneed to consume.
And wouldst thou be less than flower


With thought, and brain, and hand3
viii wait for the dribbles of fortune,


When there's something that these may com


mand?


There is food to be won from the furrow,


And forests that wait to be hewn;
There's marble untouched by the chisel,


Days that break not on the forehead of june
VIII you let the plow rest in the furrOw-
Unbuilded house or hall?
Nor bid the stones wake from their silence
And fret as if fretting were allT
Go learn from the blossoms and ant hill,


There's something your labor must give,
Like the beacon that pierces the tempest,


Strike the elod from thy footing and live.
Live-not trail with thy face in the dross heap
In the track of the brainless and proud,
Lift the cerements away from thy manhood,
Thou'rt robbing the dead of a shroud.
There are words and pens to be welded,


There are thoughts that would die if unsaid
Would'st thou saunter away amid roses,


Or sepulehre dreams that are deadf
No, drag the hope to the pyre,


Dreams dead from the ashes will rise.
Look not down on the earth for its shadow,
There is sunlight for thee in the skies.
Year: 1860

should be the richer by lions skin; in
the second place, we should be sure to lose
one or more men, and it was responsible
ity the young officer in command would not
assume. Hastily giving the order to un-
sling the carbines, he closed up the men
with some difficulty, for the horses were
very restive. In case the lion showed a
disposition to attack, all were to face to-
ward him, and it was to be hoped that the
general discharge would prove mortal. If
disposed to let US do so, We were to pass
him quietly.


1 have often heard that the lion by day
in no way resembles the same animal by
night. During the darkness, seeking his
prey where he can find it, he will attack
anything with the greatest ferOcity; but
during the daytime, it being his proper
period for sleep, and being besides, general
ly gorged with food, he seldom attacks man.
In the present instance, had little conf
dence in .ne effects Of our fire, for our
horses, as their riders forced them to ap-
proach their dreaded enemy, became more
and more alarmed and restive. The lion
was, doubtless, the one l had heard roar in
the distance the previous night, and he had
been to the other Side, seeking his food
among the donars of the native tribes near
Teniet, from which he was returning to his
den.


Our files well closed up, we neared the
lion, who showed no symptoms of fear;
gazed at US not savagely, but apparently
with great curiosity. Then he moved his
tail to and fro, like large cat; and, as We
neared him, he deliberately sat down on
his headquarters, looking then, for all the
world, like a queer-colOred, large New
foundland dog. Just as we rained up with
him, passing by in single file, the horses
heads and tails well together, he opened
his huge mouth with mighty yawn, utter
ing, as he did so, sound between heavy
sigh and grOwl. This he did without
rising, and in most sleepy manner, as
though he were supremely Indifferent to our
presence.


All this time our horses were terribly
excited, and my own, jet black Syrian
barb, which had carried me many mile
over the Wallachina and Roumelio, and
who, from his intense love of mischief and
fighting, 1 had long since christened "Bashi-
BazOurk, " was now complenely cowed, and
though walking at very slow pace, his
black coat was all white with foam. l was
not fifteen PAGES from the lion, and 1 could
not resist the fancy that seized me to rein
in and look at him. Trembling in every
limb, my horse obeyed me, and as the rear
files of our escort moved past. l contempla-
ted the noble brute He was a splendid
male, of the color called by the natives the
"black ion," and which, they say, is the
most fierce and terrible of all He seemed
sleepy and quiet enough just then, and did
not even look at me. The jangling of the
mems arms appeared to catch his attention;
and it was indeed but a moments space

that was allowed me for contemplation, for
a slight move on his part caused my horse
to bound aside so as almost to unhorse me,
and when l recovered my seat and my
power over my frightened steed, the sleepy
follow had deliberately lain down, and rest
ing his noble head on two mighty paws, he
followed US with his eyes as We moved
slowly away.
Year: 1860




A LITTLE GIRL WHO HAD SURVIVED
THE SHIP FEyER--A few days since one
of Metropolitan cars was stopped for the
purpose of taking up an elderly lady and
sickly lOoding little girl In the cars were
ten females, five on side and the seats
will carry nine. Every inch of room seemed
occupied, for the occupants of the car were
fashionably dressed. and their skirts ex-
panded like percock's tails. No one ofe=ed
the old lady seat, or made room for her.
or seemed to care whether she was tired or
rested For moment the old lady scann-
ed the faces of those before her and then
she smiled grimly at the want of courtesy
which characterizcs females Of the present
age.


Il say, you. the old lady exclaimed, bud
ging the knee of the nearest female and
pointing to the little girl


Did you speak to me- demanded the
astOnished female, on her dignity immedi-
ately.


Why, yesl 1 want to know if you
would believe this little girl jist come out
Of the ship fever hospital at Deer Island
Ten hands delicately gloved, were raised
toward the -heA strap and ten voices were
shrilly raised for the ear to stop, and in
less than one minute the old lady and
the girl had the vehicle to themselves.


WALL Ideclare. exclaimed the old lady,
I forget to tell EN- that there warn't any
patients there sick with the fever. How
ever, III lem 'en know it the Hext time
We meet Take a seat, dear and make
yourself at home.


The conductor was somewhat astonished
on that trip.
Year: 1860

In another passage he says, If upon the
representation of the states, from whom
they derive their powers, they nevertheless
attempt to enforce them, hesitate not to
declare it as my opinion, that it is then
the right and duty of the several States, to
nul!ity those acts, and protect their citizens
from their operation
Year: 1860

A PHENOMENON IN ADpITIoN.-A Young
man of slight figure presented himself to US
Yesterday with letters of recommendation
from various responsible parties in Ohio, re-
sarding a certain wonderful talent which he
possesses, and his means of teaching others
to a great extent what he knows. His name
is Hutchins, and he is a native Of this CITY,
This peculiar faculty he discovered only a
year since, ard it is SO surprising as to merit
notice apart from the fact that he teaches
individuals and classes. He will take three
columns of figures, and more quickly than
an ordinary person can read them, OF ins,an-
taneousIy, give the sum in addition without
fail. The whole is quick as a flash, and APP
pears to set aside all the ordinary proceed
ings of the mind. His manner of doing this
however is conclusive. The figures being
written down on board, he seizes a piece
of chalk, and as he writes down the amount
he u..ers it in loud tone, apparently in &C.
stacy. lie says this is not gift but SCI
entiic process which he can impart more OF
Year: 1860

We extract the following from the Bureau
County tIli.l Rsputlican:


Last year DIR. Chsmberlin of this place,
made some practical experiments with chlo-
ride of lime, and although he claimed moth
ing more than the application of we'll
known principle, he demonstrated the fact
that nearly half the time might be saved in
terminating the seed by the use of chloride
of lime.


Not satisfied with the euccess of last year,
the doctor is again in the field Of experiment.
In his office he has four boxes. In the first
is corn planted without soaking. and the
seed not terminated; in the second the seed
was soaked in warm water, which has Just
commenced to germinate; in the third is
seed soaked in a solution OF chloride of lime,
and green blades are just peeping from the
ground in the fourth is seed soaked in a So
luton of chloride of lime and copperas in
equal parts, and the blades are now nearly
three inches above the ground. Ali the
seeds were planted at the same time, in the
same quality of soil, and taken from the
same ear. The boxes have had an equal
share Of heat and light, and neither allowed
any advantage over the other.


This experiment should attract the atten-
tlon of farmers. We conclude from four to
six weeks may be saved by the use of chlo-
ride of lime aud copperas, which is a matter
of no ordinary moment when We reflect that
delay in the termination of the seed of
two weeks frequently places the crop within
the reach of the frost in the fall. Another
fact Of some importance NAV also be men,
toned: The copperas used in soaking will
prevent the birds, squirrels, worm, &C., from
eating the seed.


: DR.. Chamberlin assures US that one pound
of chloride of lime and one pound of COP
peras in water, will soak enough seed for
twenty acres. The cost will not he over
twenty-five cents. Every farmer could afford
to make the experiment even if he should
fai! to derive any benefit from it.
Year: 1860

The OLD MAID WITHOUT A DIsappo!sr-
MEST:-Ihere is something touching in the
lot OF woman who has courageously got o.
yer an early disappointment, and who sets
herself to do good in her generation, and
give her neighhors as much happiness as she
can. But although there are old maids who
bear disappointment in this noble way, there
are other old maids whose disappointment
consists in never having had any disappoint-
ment to bear, and this is q trial, which at
one period of life is very hard to endure,
and ought to awaken more sympathy than it
does.
Year: 1860

We nave received an extract from letter
fully corrobMating the remarkable anecdctc
of the Lady and the Robher in our October
number, and adding some facts that enhance
the wonder and mercy Of her escape. We
quote the words Of the letter, I'm the first
place the robber told her if she had given
the slightest alarm Or token of resistance !.e
had fully determined to murder her, so it re-
ally was Gods good guidance that told her
to follow the course she did Then before
he went away he said, Il never heard Of such
things before, you must let me have the book
YOU read out of, and carried off her Bible.
willingly enough given, you may be sure
This happened many Years ago, and only till
recently did the lady hear any more of him.
She was attending religious meeting in
Yorkshire, where after several noted clergy
and others had spoken man arose, stating
that he was employed as one of the book
hawkers of the society, and told the story of
the midnight adventure as testimony to
the wonderful power of the word of God
lie concluded WITH Il was that man." The
lady rose from her seat in the hall, and said
quietly, "It is all quite true-I was that la
dy," and sat down again.-jionthly Packet
for December.
Year: 1860

"This practice" SAYS the Country Gentle
man, sis not SO extensively adopted In this
country as it might be with advantage, both
for the farm and garden. In this respect vs
are far behind people whom We are apt to
regard with feelings nearly approaching to
contempt. There are few probably, in Eng
land or this country, who are disposed to
think themselves much inferior to the Chr
nese, and vet in one respect, at least, Ne
think they are much in advance Of most FAR
mers in either England or America. Liebig
states in his Letters on Modern Agricul-
ture," that no Chinese farmer sows seed
before it has been soaked in liquid manure,
diluted with water, and has begun to germi-
nate; and that experience has taught him
that this operation tends not onlyto promote
the more rap;o ard vigorous growth and de-
velopment of the plant, but also to protect
the seed from the ravages Of worms and in
sec,s. There would not only be some troub-
lie, but some iuconyeniencies also in the adop-
ton of this practice on an extensive scale
but we are pretty confident Notwithstanding,
that those who commence it on small scale
will find it productive Of advantage enough
to induce them to extend operations. We
may suggest that on more than one occasion
We have been informed by one of our sorres-
pondents that he makes much use Of hen
manure in water, as a soak for his seeds"
Year: 1860

PREPARED FOR ACClDENTs.-A gentleman
in this city who takes an occasional drive
with his family, always goes provided with
powder and ball to shoot his horse in the e.
vent of a runaway. This is singular, but
certainly very wise precaution. He got
the idea from a gentleman residing a few
miles oct o: New York. who driving home
one summer night, with his wife and child
ren in The carriage, was placed in imminent
danger by an unmanageable horse which had
taken fright at lantern on the road side
In attempting to hold the atfrighted animal
the lines broke and the horse dashed on at a
hreakneck speed. Fortunately the gentle
man bcthought himself of revolver in his
side pocket, and drawing it shot the animal
tLroug gh the head. The animal staggered
and fell. The occupants of the carriage were
thrown out, but escaped serious ipjury.-La
tayette Courier.
Year: 1860

Tue WHEELING RRlDGE.-A meeting Of the d.
rectors of the pittsburg and Steubenvle road was
held AT Wheeling on Monday last at which it was
determined to make the necessary survcys for
the contemplated railroad bridge at Wheoling.-
The building Of the bridge was Of the con-
ditons upon which the right of way across the
Pan Handle was granted to the road.
Year: 1860

cious witness in the IIarper's Ferry case who was
released on Friday last from Jail in Washington,
where he been confined for several weeks for CON
tempt, is said to have Immediately loft for the
North The Senate ordered his release on the
ground that the Harpers Ferry Investigation was
closed
Year: 1860

An ENPrY VERDrcr.-A man in Michigan
not long since committed suicide by drown
ing. As the body could not be found the
coroner beld an inquest on bis hat and jack
ct. found on the banks OF the lake. Verdict
-" Found empty"
Year: 1860

Can ANT ONE TELL Can any one tell
why men who cannot pay small bills can
always find plenty Of money to buy liquor,
and treat when happening among their
friends.


Can any one tell how 20 ng men who dodge
the ir washerwomen aud are always behind
with their landlord. can play billiards night
and day, and are always ready for game
OF poker or seven.up'


Can any one tell how men live and sup
port their families who have no income and
do not work any why Others who are in
dustrious and constantly employed, hall
starve


Can any tell how ii is that man who Is
too poor to pay for newspaper, Is able to
pay 25 cents day for tobacco and cigars