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Year: 1860

GILL TELL Ny PA"-An Eastern paper In
nocently relates the following:


One Of our citizens who had taken some
pride for several years in cuItivating q full
crop Of hair on his face was called away from
home on business, some time since. While
absent, an inexperienced barber spoiled his
whiskers while trimming them, which 80 cha
grined him that he directed the barber to
make clean sweep, by shaving whiskers and
moustache both off. The barber obeyed, and
our friends face was as smooth and delicate
as when in his teens. He returned home in
the night. The next morning his little girl
did not recognize him, on waking up. Look
ing over her mother, and seeing, as she sup.
posed a stranger in the bed, she remarked, in
her childish simplicity, Mister, get out of
here; I'll tell my pa of you when he comes
home"
Year: 1860

TnAr was pretty conceit of romantic
husband and father, whose name was Rose,
who named his daughter Wild" so that she
grew up under the appcation Of "Wild Rose"
But heromancc of the name was sadly spoiled
in few years. for she married man by the
name of "Bul"
Year: 1860


\ young man, who had left his home in
Malne, ruddy and vigorous, was seized with
the yellow fever in New Orleans; and though
nursed with devoted care by friendly strsn-
gers, he died. When the coffin WAS being
closed, "!Stop" !" said an aged woman who
was present, "let me kiss him for has Mother"
Let mo kiss him for his mother!


Ere ye lay him with the dead
Far away from home, another


Sure may kiss him liz her stead
How that mothers lip would kiss him
Till her heart should nearly break
How in days to come she'll miss him.
Let me kiss him for her sake.
Let me kiss him for his mother.


Let me kiss the wandering boy;
1t may be there is no other


Left behind to give her joy.
When the news Of woe the morrow
Burns her bosom like COAL
She may feel this kiss of sorrow


Fall rs balm upon her soul.
Let me kiss him for his mother!


Heroes We who by his side
Waited on him as brother


Till the Northern stranger died.
1Ieeding not the foul infection,


Breathing in the fever breath
Let me, Of my own election,


Give the mothers kiss in death.
''Let me kiss him for his mother"
Loving thought and loving deed
Seek no tear nor sigh to smother,
Gentle matrons while ye read.
Thank the God who made you human,
Gave ye plying tears to shed;
Honor We the Christian woman


Bending oer another's dead.
Year: 1860

CHINESE KlrEs.--They do not consider
any pursuit so frivolous as to be denied the
best advantages of science, not even the fy-
ing of paper kites. 1t is strange to see So
Der sedate merchants tugging away at a
long string guiding kite very etfectually in
the air. Some are made in the shape Of
birds, and the lowering of the kestral or the
quick dive of the sparrow hawk is beautiful
ly initiated by an expert guidance Of the
string. The Arst | saw was in Shanghai.
and it appeared SO real that got down
rifle and tried to shoot, but was told it was
only kite. 40 be sure it is; why not
have Shot at it ?" and it was some time
till | understood it was a paper not bird
kite. The Chinese beat US all hollow in
these things, especially in the messengers
they send spinning up the string. They
send up prettily painted gigantic butterflies
with outspread wings, at the back of which
is Il simple contrivance to make them col
lapse when the butterfly reaches the kite.
and as soon as they collapse down comes the
butterfly, sliding along the string, ready to
be adjusted for another flight.
Year: 1860

A ALL DO ACKNOWLEDGE that the Tub
"A or jersey Churn is the best Churn that Is IN
use, but a the price has been too high, ] Wouid
state tha: have made arrangements WIN the iae-
tory ard will now sell them 20 per cent ieS5 IMAM
they have been sold in this marker. Call on


L. HERRING,
Broom and Wooden ware House, Royal street.
Year: 1860

It is only shallow minded pretenders who
make either distinguished origin matter
of personal merit, or obscure origin matter
of personal reproach A man who 10 not
ashamed of himself, need not be ashamed of
bis early condition. 1t did happen to me
to be born in q log cabin, raised among the
snow.dritts of New Hampshire, at period
SO early that when the smoke first rose from
its rude chimney and curled over the frozen
hills, there was no similar evidence of q
white mans habitation, between it and tho
settlements OF the rivers ot Canada. It's re-
mains etil exist; j make an annual visit.
l carry my children to il, and teach them
the hardships endured by the generations
before them. love to dwell on the tender
rocollectons, the kindred ties, the early af-
foctions and the variations and incidents
which mingle with all know of this primi-
tive family abode; l weep to think that
none who then inhabited il are now among
the living; and if ever fail in afectionate
veneration for him who raised it, and de-
londed it against savage violence and de-
struction, cherished all domestic comforts
beneath its roof, and through the fire and
blood of seven years revolutionary war,
shruDk from no toll, no sacrifice. to serve
hrs country and to raise his children to a
condition better than bis own, may my
nsme and the name of my posterity be- blot
ted from the memory of mankind. nd.-Ddaiel
Websier.
Year: 1860

TRADE increases the wealth and glory
Of country bnt its real strength and
stamina are to be looked for among the
cultivators of the land. In their simplic-
ity Of life is found the simpleness Of virtue
the integrity and courage OF freedom -
These true genuine souls Of the earth are
invincible and they surround and hem
In The mercantile bodies /; even il these
bodies, which supposition ! totally dis
claim, could be supposed disaffected Ia
the cause Of liberty.-Lord Chatham,
Year: 1860

tive Power can rely upon other Conservative Pow
to it in its utmost need. 1t may be so far
gone that its neighbors may deem it hopeless and
find it costly to support than dangerous when
broken up. Here is this Empire, lately so strong
and so powerful, brought to the brink of ruin
Lombardy is rent away Central Italy is gone; even
the faithful TyrO is disaffected; Venea is ardent
for revolt Hungary is awaiting only the first occa-
sion for armed resistance, and Croatia and Servia
are ready to join with her. Yet, in the midst of
this, stands Francis Joseph, weighed down with the
Concordat, his Confessor and Director instigatng
his every act, persevering, with the indomitabe
stupidity of the Hapsburgs, in heaping up religious
hatreds upon political discontents, and laboring
blindy until some casual hand shall fire the pile.
Year: 1860

SAD OCCURRENCE.-A young man in Cincinnati,
few evenings ago, was about attending a masque-
rade, and dressed himself accordingly. After he
had assumed his costume he thought he would
frighten boy of the house, who was then chop
ping wood in the cellar He accordingly descend
ed. AS the boy him he gave scream
and threw the hatChet which he was using at what
he supposed to be in fact the devil. The hatchet
fell, sharp end foremost, on the head of the mas
querader, and for the moment toored him. 1t Gre
ated quite a severe wound, which put end to his
fun for that night.
Year: 1860

-Ir. Editor is it necessary TO offer any
apologies for presuming toadyertise through
the educational column the organization of
Teachers Association in the old township
of Armagh The avowed object of that
cou1a is to circulate throughout the coun-
ty matters Of general interest pertaining
to education, and what can be of greater
interest to the jealous educator than to
know that new ground is being broken and
that other hands are earnestly striving to
further his own cherished ends. Surely
then, none would deny Us hearing and
many will extend to US their well wishes
and their earnest co operation. Know then,
that in Armagh township Teachers As
sociation IS organized; and that John
Swartzel is President and Mr McCQrdy
Secretary. So much for the announcement.
Now what, Simply that some unity of
ac;iou be eftc;ed-especially between the
teachers u Memo, Uniqn, Brown and Ar.
mash. How, do you ask? First, say that
you second such scheme, teachers of the
valley, and the thing can be done, Where
there is will there is a way How many
vote aye-let US hear thorough the Edu-
cational Column
Year: 1860

Inquiries have been made in Northern States
IN regard 10 the practicabit of inducing GER
tain State Legislatures 10 repeal existing laws
ooslruetlng the rendition of fugitive slaves
The answer is uniformly that, in the present
temper of the North. the laws in quest o. ca
not be repealed, but that they may be after some
future State elections. They are not likely to
De repealed this winter, though justly regarded
as tyranlcai in their domestic and reasonable
IN Their fe .eral relation. The chief utility ofa
prompt repeal otthese oppressive ws would be
IN Strengthening the hands ofsuch men or pub.
llc bodies in the South as may be disposed to
attempt some means of restoring Tranquility
and confidence to the Southern mind.


1t may be doubted whether the cotton States
which have commenced the secession move
ment would now be concilialed by the repeal of
these laws They are, according 10 all accounts
disposed TO consider the separation from and
independence of the Union as measure yery
beneficial TO their interests as we'll as grateful
TO their feelings.


The evils which threaten the country W II
probably assume distinct form by the 4th of
March next and what resource there is. either
IN the North or the South, against their occur
renee no one can say. Amendments TO the
consttution are spoken Of, and can be easily de
Vlsed. But are they practicable! Will time be
afforded for the due Consideration and adoption
OF these amendments
Year: 1860

THE LEGISLATIVE INvEsTIGATION.- Public
sentiment throughout the State seems to de-
mand the appointment Of an Investigating
Committee by the next Legislature. We are
almost daily in receipt Of letters from the peo-
pie approving Of our suggestions in relation
thereto. The people are wide awake and
jealous Of their rights and liberties. and if poll
ucians will trample upon them for the sake of
making money thereby, honest men through.
out the State want them marked so that they
may know them in the future.-News.
Year: 1860

True POETRY FROM TIE PERSIAN.
The heavens are point from the
pen of Gods perfection; the world is
bud from the bower Of His beauty !;
the sun is spark from the light of His
wisdom; and the sky is a bubble from
the sea Of His power. His beauty IS
free from the spot Of sin, hidden in the
thick veil Of darkness; He made mir,
rors Of the atoms Of the world, and a
reflection of His own face on every at
ON.
Year: 1860

We extract from the Eldorado Bulletin the reply of Mir. Burton to the Old Line Democrats C courtly fling" at the secre- taries of the Philadelphia convention. MT. Burton's reply is laconic, but to the point. Ours must likewise be brief On MT. Burton's hands devolved most of the la bor. He generously did most of the work of taking down the minutes; and that he did so in manner sufficiently full and satisfactory to any one, whose opinion is worth fig, we have not the least doubt Hanks has given the details. After the convention adjourned, which was late, the secretaries drafted the entire proceed ings off--working very patiently till two o'clock at night to complete them. The secretaries did not think 1t their duty to note down every insignificant item-reso- lutions introduced for merriment--the pe- cuiar ideas of every delegate, etc., but gave to the public report as full as such things are ever given. We quote from the Old Line Democrat:

 "We charge it unqualifiedly that the proceed ings of the Philadelphia convention have not been published; we charge that Messrs Black and Bur toms report is neither full nor correct one; and that some of the most important matters have been omitted-and such matters too as most deeply con cern and qfect the position of Dr. Mitchell"

 We will not reply to this. It needs no reply. If any gentleman who was present indorses it, we pity his meanness and despise his ignorance. That is all.

 But the Old Line Democrat asks why the vote by counties was not given on the resolution indorsing the State convention? It was discretionary with us to do 1t or not. We chose to give the entire vote-it re- quired less labor-and claiming to be gen Aemen, we thought we were acting for gentlemen, and we are proud to say that so far we have heard no murmur of complaint from those for whom we acted. Drew county was divided, so was Clark. Yell county was omitted. Pike voted for the resolution, but Gantt's friends, after persuading him sometime, induced him to change his vote, which he did on the ground that the Philadelphia convention did not have jurisdiction over the State convention-a negative indorsement. But 1t is useless to rebut statements made in total disregard of truth and facts. It Is well known that Clark instructed for Johnson, and we would simply ask, what right had any delegate from that county to repudiate his nomination, without new dele gated power? Arkansas county had, just before the convention met, indorsed John sons nomination, and what right had l.. D. Harvey to vote for repudiation? But we desist. It is sufficient for our purposes
Year: 1860

We prefer Col. Johnson to Judge Rec tor, first, because Col. Johnson is the nomi- nee of the democratic party; secondly, be- cause we know Col. Johnson to be an able writer, and consequently good thinker; thirdly, Judge Rector held high official position as one of the judges of our su- preme court and has resigned that for the purpose of defeating the regular nominee of his party. This we think decidedly wrong, especially so, when, if we are pro- perv informed, the Johnson influence in the legislature, was exerted to place him on the supreme bench. And while upon this subject, we are at a loss to understand an article in the South Arkansas Democrat of last week, in which the editors of that paper say, that Judge Rector, after six or eight months assiduous labor, had deliver ed one opinion. The acts of officials belong to the people; and as such must be reviewed, and if they cannot stand the test of passing this public ordeal; then they must be condemned, and it is really aston ishing to us to see the intimation, for so we construe the article at present in the South Arkansas Democrat; that Judge Rec tor had delivered but one opinion in the six or eight months. If we are wrong in this construction we wish the South Ar kansas Democrat to place us right in the premises. The office of Governor requires a sound thinker, and business man, who can dispatch business rapidly and correctly, and if he does not possess these qualiica- tions, he is unfit to be Governor. We think there is no doubt that Col. Johnson will be elected very easy by a large ma iority.-Arkansaw Traveller.
Year: 1860

The concert of the young ladies of Mad. Richards Institute came off on Tuesday last at the theatre hall. We arrived lsta and owing to the extreme love of music sr the popularity and attractiveness of the fair performers, the house was crowded to over flowing. We could only get a glimpse of the lovely Jenny Linds, and one sweep ing glance at the assembled beauty, when the pressure of incomers forced us out of the hall. We felt like we were elected from Paradise, but submitted with as much phi losophy as we could command.

 The young ladies were dressed exquisite ly-we could see that much-and the swell ling notes of music that hoated out upon the evening breeze were sweet enough to make us sigh over 9pr expulsion like the Peri that stood disconsolate at the gates of Eden.

 On Wednesday night the young ladies of the Little Rock High School closed the session with musical reunion. The house was too full to permit the intrusion of the sterner sex, so we staid on the outside long enough to see the bright eyes spark ling and hear the soft cadences gushing sweetly there. Our acquaintanceship was much too limited to allow us to particular ize, but every thing seemed to pass off pleas antlv and happily.
Year: 1860

We this week announce the withdrawal of this gentleman from the gubernatorial canvass. Col Waters presented his name at an early day, and expected to have the field to himself, but host of candidates coming out, thereby impairing his chances and prospects, he declines to continue longer in the race. Col. Waters is dis ciple of the late Col Fowler's, lamented so universally by his friends, and we suppose that he felt the impulse, so natural to every generous bosom, of organizing and lifting up his party. Seeing no hope for this, he retires to private life.

 It is due to Cal. Waters to add that he is a gentleman of acknowledged talent, and of fine social qualities, and that, had he continued in the field, he would, wher- ever he is known, have received respect able and complimentary vote. His party will regret his withdrawal. Col. Waters does not withdraw in favor of either of the candidates now in the field.
Year: 1860

THE TABLE TURNED.-Judge Rector in his public addresses, has repeatedly exculpated Col. Johnson from having anything to do in whatever of fraud he fancies was perper trated in the State convention. He also m dorses him as a gentleman above reproach, and as honorable in his social relations.- The insinuations and charges of the Old Line Democrat are just the reverse. We believe Judge Rector has the honesty to speak the truth, though it conflicts with that paper The inference is plain.
Year: 1860

Is IT JUsr.-That thousands of new corners and those who had no agency in the bank -humbug should be taxed to pay the funded de5t with compoand interest, accord ing to Judge Rector boasted policy, when the mortgaged lands can and should be made to pay the same?

 Keep it before the people, that Judge Rector is in favor of making a neaD debt, by funding both the principal and interest of the present debt; which Is nothing more 0F less than paying COMPOUND INTEREST on what the State now owes-

 Keep it before the people, that the inevi- table result of Rector's bank policy wilt be to make the State pay 12 per cent. on her debt, and plunge her still deeper in en'- barrassment.

 Keep it before the people, that the old Line Democrat is in favor of the reopen ing of the slave trade.

 Keep it before the people, that Col. John son is in favor of making the Real Estate Bank mortgaged lands pay the State debt accruing on account of that bank-and that Rector's policy will, if carried out, release the mortgaged lands, and compel the peo- pie to pay the debt by grevious taxation.

 Keep it before the people, that the editor of the Old Line Democrat falsely presumes to question the soundness of Dr. Mitchels views on "popular or squatter soOerelgnty, v when this same editor, (as he admits him self) advocated the election of Stephen A.. Douglas over Judge Breese, sound admin istration democrat-and advocated himself when in Illinois the very same doctrine which he professes to abhor in Arkansas.
Year: 1860

BRECKENRIDGE AND LANE.-We believe the South should stand by her friends to the last, without regard to the chances of success. Actuated by this and other mo- tives, we this week run up the names of Breckinridge and Lane for the Presidency and Vice Presidency. The State is already pledged to this ticket, unless the State con vention is repudiated in this instance also on the ground of corruption and Jraadi- We still hope that compromise may be effected which will enable the democratic. party to unite. This must be the desire of every patriot. Our views will be express ed more fully hereafter.
Year: 1860

QUERIE What has become of the re- opening of the slave trade? subject upon which the editor of tho Old Line Democrat commented so freely immediately after his immigration from Illinois?
Year: 1860

The following is summary Of the ali, cutiOn deliver
cd by the Pope in the Conssory Of Cai inAs held
the 2sth ult


His Holiness detested and deplored the conduct Of
Piedmont and her guilty invasion Of the Para States
He spoke With emotion Of the brave soldiers who died
in his defence and had the firm hcpe that ttey have OBJ
tAned eternal peace aud bless dness.


He reproved and condemned In every way the detes'
table and sacreeous attacks Of the King and governs
meut Of Piedmont He dec ared their acts 10 be null and
Of no effect lie protested and would no; cease to pro
test 10 order maintain entire the civil power enjoyed
by the Romsn church.


The Pope further said that the support of foreign


ance against criminal invasion still to be desired
and recalled the reiterated declaration made by Of
the most powerful princes Of Europe.


HIS Holiness thus continued:


"Whlst however, have for long time been ex-
Meeting such result, We most painfully affected in
seeing the authors and abeer Of this invasion advance
as far as the walls OF capital though they had the
assurance that no one would oppose them.


ala presence OF such perilous position We see
selves forced against will 10 the sad necessity
Of occupying ourselves with the measures TO be taken for
the protection Of our dignity"


rhe Pope then depored the disastrous and perncious
policy Of nou-inIerventon and above ALL its detestsble
appicatian TO the Roman question. he called upon all
the Princes of Europe to examine seriously what great
aud innumerable evils comprised in the detes'sele
event which be depored and said that If such an odous
violation Of international law not entirely nullihed
there would longer be s any force aud secary TO
any legitimate right"


All sOysrsigns" bis Holiness said, should be con-
Year: 1860

From tie Co6urg Correspondence Of The OHdOH Times.


At little before five O'Clock, on the 18th, the Prince
COnsor having business 10 transact took leave oi
the party and entered carriage to proceed alone TO Co.
burg After he had gone about three miles, the horses
which were driven iour-ia-hand, commenced kicking
violently, and shortly started of at full speed The
coachman assisted by His Royal Highness, did every
thing in his power to arrest the progress Of the fright
en6d animals but without elect


At about the distance of mile from Coburg the road
from Calenburg crosses the railway level and upon
approaching this spot the Prince Consort observed that
the bar which is lowered TO prevent carriages crossing
the ine when train expected closed preparatory
TO the arrival tue train due at Coburg at five o'clock


wagon which had been stopped by the bar, was also
standing upon the road violent conclusion being then
neyitsbe His Royal ghness jumped from the carriage
aud fell to the ground Though receiving superb
ca and bruises in the face be Mt all stunned
seriously hurt aud shortly proceeded to assist the
coachman. The carriage had, in the meantime, come
into collision with the bar of the railway, and upset.
the colchman being dashed the ground and consider
ably hurt His Royal Hghness Immediately devoted bis
attention TO this man. who conveyed TO the ledge of
the railway servant who has charge OF the bar


The horses having thus freed themselves from the car
rage continued their career into the Of Coburg,
aud there by Colonel Ponsonby, the Princes
equery who had been in attendance Ia the earlier part
OF the day. Ths Colonel Immediately procured carriage,
and securing the services OF Dr. Bay aud Dr. Carl lors
chus the medical attendants the Duke Of SAKE Coburg
he proceeded with them meet bis Royal IlgLncss.


The Prince who still n the small cottage, directed
the alten ion Of the medical gentlemen the coachmhn
and desired Colonel Ponsouby TO continue his route TO
meet Her Majesty the Queen, who at that time on
her Coburg in order TO inform Her Majesty OF
what had taken place.


His Royal lghness' escape may be considered as most
proyidentia.