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Year: 1860

Before the Joarnai shall have again made
its appearance, the great contest, so far as
the State is concerned, will be decided This
beins our last opportunity, through this me-
dunn, we desire to put the people of Wood
County on their guard against lying handbills
and circulars, which the modern democracy
of this place will no doubt have printed at
Toledo in English and German, and scattered
broadcast over the county just on the eve OF
election. Place no reliance in anything that
may come to you, no matter in what shape.
Many ofyou have already received one, and
will undoubtedly receive another just on the
eve of felection. Hence we warn Republicans
to be on their guard against the lying handbills
and circulars which our enemies propose to
circulate just on the eve of election. Keep a
sharp lookout for them.
Year: 1860

There is no better sign of strength in the
Republican party, than the union and harmony
which everywhere prevail in the ranks, and as
manifested at the various Republican Conven-
tions which have already been held. The Chi
cego Conyen ion was a perfect success in
point of numbers and harmonious action, and
every State Convention of the party held since
has been n noble Illustration of the same har
mony. Candidates h ave invariably been sele, &
ted who are noted for their ability, integrity
and popularity, and the platforms adopted
recognize the great principles Of freedom for
which our fathers in the Revolution fought,
and which the trainers OF the Constitution
recognized and carried out in the administra-
ton of the National Government. Contrast
this with the divided and confused state of
the democracy and note how every movement
Of the latter has added to the confusion which
began TO be "confounded" at Charleston, be-
came "worse confounded" at Baltimore, and
"worse confounded" in the various futile
schemes that have been set on foot in some
Of the States to unite the opposition to Lin,
coin. All these schemes show weakness and
hesitation. There is no union and therefore
no strength in the democracy. Let the uni
ted ranks of the Republicans charge gallant
ly, and they will sweep the field with tr-
umph,
Year: 1860

have a story to tell my little readers, of a
little hero, which is every word Of it true. A
hero is brave mana man full of spirit, zeal
and courage. Any man who has courage and
spirit to do right to tell the truth, even if it
is against himself, to be honest when he could
make money by cheating, TO be true when he
is tempted to be false. is hero. A little hero
is boy of just this character. The story !
have to tell is about just such boy. About
six years ago ! knew him first. He was a
small boy from some country in Europe
His birthplace | did not learn He had come
to this country, and was left alone, or nearly
alone, in ST. Louis. He had no money, and
only the dirtest and raggedest clothes. Ho
could speak our language only poorly. Ho
walked the streets in search OF something to
do. At length kind-hearted grocery man
took him in. 1t was here first saw him
He was studying an English spelling-book at
every odd moment he could get from his work.
A few months afterwards he came to my house
to recite lessons in the evening, which he
would get through the night and day at snatch
ed moments all the while saving every cent he
could from his small earnings, to go to Com
mercial College, as soon as he was old enough
When he had saved sixty dollars, he applied





through the course. As soon as out. he got
good situation in an insurance office. Tc
this was soon added the treasurers duties
with handsome increase of salary. His
faithfulnoss and abilities soon won him place
in a bank. at salary of fifteen hundred dollars
year. In bank he still is-a boy yet,
should think, not twenty years old.


This is what call a hero, For a little boy
in strange city, and among a people speak
ing strange language, with all kinds OF wick,
odness around him, to olothe, educate and
keep himself; to resist the idleness, playgamos
drink, folly, sightseeing, rudeness, coarseness
vice, and wickednoss, which leads thousands
to ruin without advisers, friends or help
and grow up in purity, virtue and noblenes'
of soul, to be an honorable, intelligent ant
useful man is degree of hcrosm seldom
found If he is not a hero, where can one b'
foundi If his boyhood is so noble, what viii
his manhood be ,
Year: 1860

The virus OF the liquor demon grows more
deadly from day TO day. Some new atrocity
is constantly leaping, full-grown and full
armed for its deadly work, from the ever ac-
tive crater. II an element more efficient in
mingling madness with the blood Of our peo-
pie or in filling almshouses or graves, is need
ed, the want is soon supplied Chemistry is
prostituted to the Internal task and the most
virulent poisoRs Of the vegetable and animal
Kingdoms, combined to fill the armory of the
traffic with a more destructive weaponry.-
The human stomach, the battle ground where
nature wages heroic war with every enemy,
cannot grappe but for a brief period with the
rum of this day Ia a little time the strong
est men arc destroyed and their drug-eaten
bodies given to the grave. The demon Of ay-
srice is greedy for gold. and though the very
graveyards should be perfectly gorgcd with
dead, the work will still 60 on.


The drinking habits Of this day, with the
facts which like slow moving skeleton fingers
point mockingly TO the skull and cross bones
reflected upon every bubble in the cup. but
prove how infatuated-how mad-intelligent
beings can be. The laboratory has wrenched
the veil from the deadliest fangs that ever
killed, but il is all in vain. The ranks are
full to-day. Every gap is filled, each fool fat
terinB himself that ne IS not drinking poison


some "eil meaning men see inc signs OF a
temperance miIehlum' IN inc prospect oi
stringent attempt 10 prevent the at. aduitefa'ion
OF liquors Creduious people lhey nave
remarNaole ialth IN the honesty oi a business
when dehes GOD ana man every day OF ITS
existence winch mas never spared age sex
class or condition those who are now drug
ging and POISONING all over the land are go
Year: 1860

8, she'd to any hotel or saloon for drinking or
gambling purposes, under any circumstances.


Fifh--playing billiards in any public bill
lard hall or saloon. Playing billiards is in
tcrdictcd, not because Of any objection to the
game as an elegant amusement for those who
can afford it. but because for young men it is
a step toward the other offences named, and
the excitement and association Of the billiard
saloon naturally lead to drinking.
Year: 1860

And it came to pass when solomon the son
of David had finished the temple at Jerusalem
he called unto him the chief architects and
artdcers and cunning workers in silver and
gold, and in wood and ivory and in stone -
yea, all who aided in rearing the temple of
the Lord, and he said unto them:


Sit We down at my table; have prepared
a feast for my chief workers and cunning ar
tifcers. Stretch forth your hand there, and
cat and drink and be merry. Is not skill
ful artfcer deserving Of honor? Muzzle not
the OK that ireadeth out the corn.


And when solomon and the chief workers
were seated, and the fatness of the land and
the soil thereof we're set upon the table, there
came one who knocked loudly at the door,
and forced himself into the festal chamber
Then solomon the king, was wroth, and said :


What manner of man art thou


And the man answered and said


when men wish to honor me, they call me
Son Of Forge but when they desire to mock
me they call me blacksmith, and seeing that
the toll of work in the fire and smoke covers
me with sweat and smut, the latter name, o,
King, is no more inapt, aud in truth thy SER
want desires no better.


Bat, said Solomon. why came you thus
rudely. and unforbidden to the feast, where
none save the chief workers of the Temple are
nvitcdH


Please ye my Lord, came rudely, replied
the man, because thy servant obliged me to
force my way, but came not unbidden. Was
it not proclaimed that the chief workmen were
invited to dine with the King of Israel ?


Then he who had carved the cherbm said :


This fellow is not a sculptor.


aN l.. Al. ...4 4 4
said


Neither is he a worker of fine motals.'


And he who raised the walls said


'He is not cutter of stone.


And be who made tho roof cried out
He is not cunning in cedar wood, neither
knoweth the mysteries Of uniting strange
pieces Of timber together


Thon said solomon, what hast thou to say
Son Of Forge, why should not order thee to
be pucked by the beard, seourged and stoned
to death :


Then tho smith turned to him who carved
the cherubm and said


WHO made the tools with which you
carved


And ne said the blacksmith


And he said to the chief Of the masons;


who made the chisels with which the
stones of the Temple were squared


And he said the blacksmith.


And he said to tho chief Of the workers in
wood


who made the tools with which you hew-
ed the trees la Lebanon. and formed them
into pillars and roof Of the Temple :


And he said the blacksmith.


Then he said to the artidcer in gold and in
ivory:


who makes you the instrument by which
you work beautiful things for my lord the
king


And he said the blacksmith


Enough, enough, good fellow said Solo
mon, thou hast proved that invited thee,
and thou art mans father in art. Go and
wash tho smu, OF the forge from thy face, and
come and sit at my right hand. The chief OF
the workmen are but men--thou art more.


So it happened at the feast Of solomon, and
tho blacksmith has been honored to this day.
Year: 1860




One of the principal objects of attraction 4.
the Aquarium in Broomfeld Street, is
male monkey that exhibits an extraordinal
affection for rats. She is one of the "Hapv
Family" belonging to the establishment, al
soon after being placed there, conceived b
fondness for a rat, that was also a member
the family" Upon every occasion wht
she could catch the rat, she would hold it in
her arms, fondling it as a mother does he p
child, and caressing it with every mark al
affection. The rat soon began to like thi d.
kindness, and would remain for hours in the
arms Of its friend. Finally the monkey
would not allow the rat from its arms mo
ment, even to feed, and at last the pet was ac
tually starved to death. The monkey met
this bereavement much in the same manner
as human parents do the loss of offspring
who have died in consequence of over-fond-
ness, with sobs and means, and she would not
be comforted.


For twelve hours she held the dead rat to
her breast, refusing all the time to eat. or to
take notice of any Of the animals of the
family" AT last Mr.. Cutting took the rat
from her by force, and fearing that she would
voluntarily starve herself to death, he placed
three other rats in the cage This addition
to her "family' brought the bereaved animal
to her senses, and the care requisite to the
government of these pets takes up all her
time, and she is twice as cheerful as ever be-
fore. She is never for moment without
some one of them in her arms, and frequently
fondles two of them at time. But the new
comers are not altogether grateful for her at
tentious, and most frequently, while she is
holding one of them, the Others are cycling
her askance from some distant part of the
-IraueLIer.
Year: 1860

WKT.-Thc enthusiasm Of our patriot
ic soldier citizens was considerably dampened
yesterday bv the drizzling rain that commenced
pouring down while they were engaged in
their evoluslons through the streets Of this city
and Rock Island. They stuck it out, however,
until about two o'clock in the afternoon
Year: 1860

could market be found for the manufac
lures? Let free trade be established by
Southern Confedsracy, and capital and Ia
Dor in the North would at once feel the
blow, while in the South they would 10
benefited
Year: 1860

MiIton's blindness was the result o
overwork and dyspepsia.


One OF the most eminent American di
vines having been for some time compel
led to lorego the pleasure of reading, has
spent thousands of dollars and lost wears
of tine in consequence Of getting up sew.
eral hours before day, and studying by
artificial light. His eyes never got well.


MuIliludes of men and women have
made their eyes weak for life by the too
free use Of the eye sight reading small
print and doing fine sewing. In view ol
those things, it is well TO observe the fol,
lowing rules in the use Of the eyes -


Avoid all sudden changes between light
and darkness.


Never begin to read, or write. or sew,
for several minutes after coming from
darkness 10 bright light.


Never read by twilight, or moonlight
or on very cloudy day.


Never read or sew directly in front OF
the light, or window or door.


1t is best to have the light fall from
above, obliquely over the left shoulder.


Never sleep so that on first waking the
eyes shall open on The light of a window.


Do not use the eye-sigh. by light so
scant that it requires an effort 10 discrimi'
nate.


Too much light causes glare, and
pains and conGuses The sight. The mo-
ment you are sensible Of an effort 10 dis.
tinguish, that moment cease and take a
walk or ride.


AS the sky is blue and the earth green,
it would scent hat the ceiling should be
blueish tinge and the carpet green, and
the walls Of some mellow tint.


The moment you are instinctively
prompted TO rub the eyes that moment
cease 10 use them.


If The eyes are glued together on Wa
king up, do ne. foEcibly open them, but
apply the saliva with the finger, it is the
speedest dilutant in the world, then wash
your eyes and face in warm water
Halls Journal of Health.
Year: 1860

Through the influence of fashion, the ex-
penses of burying the dead have become
so heavy that they can hardly be borne
even by the middlIng classes Of society.
We err in this respect. We Go il for
the sake of honoring the remains of the
respected and beloved dead. We pur-
chase an expensive mahogany or rose
wood coffin. How unnecessary for the
few hours il stands in the parlor of the
deceased In lis procession through the
city, il is concealed by the hearse, and is
soon covered BY The dust. Why is all
this expense !! Does it honor or crafty
the dead Does il satisfy the living
Would not lis expense be better employed
in paying the debts of the deceased, or in
making The survivors comfortable ! Is it
honest, for the sake Of Pagesniry Of
moment, TO cheat some honest creditor
out of his dues ! Is il just TO waste moL-
ey in so useless ceremony, when the
food and the clothing, and the shelter Of
survivors have to be neglected
Year: 1860

ii up. Scraped up some of the flour and
made me a little cake, the first food | had
tasted since | left home. | was now near
tie workmen in the Pinery, and within
TWO miles Of my home, but was too weak
TO 90 on. could hear the men al work
and sometimes saw them, but could not
attract their attention. At length | crawl
ed along TO the road over which they
must pass, and was found there AID carried
home, after being out sixteen days.
Year: 1860

How hard il is to please the beaux;


They are indeed The queeIest set;
Ii but smile and kiss my hand,


They say AIN vain coquetle.
And if gaily laugh and talk,


Each moment through the liyelong day
Oh what chstterboX she is,


The wrelches all are sure TO say.
III am grave and dignifed.


Without word but yes or no.
ooh. what a stupid girl is cried


Throughout, the town by every beau.
And If sigh and roll my eyes.


Or nod and dip and toss my head
"a poor affected silly thing


Exclaim that sPiteGul Tom and Ned
Alas alas what shall DO,


To keep them all from talking so;
To know. I'd give my heart and hand
TO any handsome, clever beau.
Year: 1860

There is an old maid in this county so
ugly that wherever she crosses a bridge
the water all dams up above, being too
frightened 10 pass under. She sometimes
hires herself oul TO overflow meadows.
Year: 1860

THE DIAMOND MAKER.-This machine OF
which notices have been made says the Sac.
ramento News, is now about completed. 1t is
really fine piece of mechanism. The entire
weight of the machinery is not less than Il, ,OoO
The other machinery is placed upon a plat
form to which the wheels are attached. The
owners are now awaiting the arrival of some
pure platina, which Is expected by the steam
er. and which is necessary In trying the great
experiment As an immense amount of pres
sure can and will be applied in the trial, IL is
not certain whether thereis strength enough
in the heavy machinery to bear 1t, Consequent
ly place will be selected to-day at some dis.
tance from the city, and a. some point removed
from dwelling houses, where the experiment
will be tried. Should something burst In such
a locality, there will be less mischief done
than If such q disaster should occur In pop.
uious locality.
Year: 1860

No Time to Loss.-The Superintendent of the
Richmond and York River Railroad appeared
before the Mayor yesterday to show cause
why his Company should not be fined for
breaking and injurng the north curbstone on
Dock street. The defendant admitted that the
stone had been broken, but gave as a reason
for il, that the heavy rain some ten days since
caused such body of water to pour into the
railroad lot, that complete lake twelve inches
deep formed around -he depot, and that to
drain ii and prevent serious injury to the
work 1t was necessary to cut the curbing, SO
as to give it an outlet. Mr. Temple promised
to have the break repaired as soon as the city
made an outlet for the water which poured
down from the brick yards and from Cary
street, both north of the road. The Mayor
continued the summons, to enable him to ex.
anime the premises.
Year: 1860

Conrietion Of Coopsr.-The trial Of Edward
r. Cooper, an old man of more than three
score years, for attempting to take the life of
his aged wife, Mary Ann Cooper, with a
hatchet, while she was asleep, on the night of
the 11th OF June last. was commenced before
Judge Lyons last Wednesday morning and
concluded yesterday, the jury finding him
guilty and ascertaining his punishment at five
years confinement in the penitentiary The
prisoner was defended with tact and ability
by Col August, who tried very hard to sat-
isfy the jury that his client was an insane
man when he committed the deed, but failed
to do 80. The injured wife was on the wit.
ness stand during the trial, and detailed all
the circumstances, heretofore published by us,
which led TO the attack upon her life
Year: 1860

A Fsrsr Pond.-If steps are not promptly
taken 10 have the vast pool of stagpant water
In the ravine near Sd and Jackson streets
drained, and the weather continues as warm
as at present, fevers of dangerous type will
be engendered in the neighborhood, which
may spread all over Navy Hill. II the ravine.
then those who filled 1T up are responsible for
the nuisance and ought 10 be made to abate il.
II the pool has been caused by the city Off
cials, then they ought TO remedy the evil they
have produced, and at once. Persons living in
the part of the city where the nuisance exists.
say that the pond now standing there has be.
come sufficiently offensive to load every pass
ing breeze with sickening scents, and many of
them are talking of changing their residences
to get rid of The dangerous annoyance. At the
last meeting of the City Council the condi-
tion of this ravine was brought to their no.
tlce, and we now invite the members the
Mayor and the Board of Health to examine it,
and ascertain if it is really as dangerous and
unpleasant as it is represented to be.
Year: 1860

Virginia Street has been neatly paved and
graded, and is now pretty thoroughfare; but
the west sidewalk has some ugly excrescences
left, which could be removed at very little
expense, if some one was authorized to do il.
Opposite the blacksmith shop are a few piles
Of waste that might be made useful in other
localities. Why allow them to remainl
Year: 1860

Good Rgle.-The Mayor has adopted as
rule in his Court, to be strictly observed here
after. that police cases, where counsel Is not
employed, shall be called up and disposed Of
first, each morning, SO that the night watch
men may not be kept from their rest by the
arguments of counsel.
Year: 1860

Hard NEf.-John Campbell, said to be from
Lynchburg, was given thirty days board and
lodging BY the Mayor yesterday, for being
drunk and disorderiy in the street the night
before, and resisting the Watchmen
Year: 1860

A LITTLE GIRL CARRIED THROUGH CUL-


vERT.-During the heavy rain on Tuesday,


says the Easton (Pa.) Express. little girl,


ABOUT eleven years old, daughter OF Jacob


Fulmer, through some means got INTO a stream


Of water that swept through Locust Alley,


and, its force being so great that she was una


Bile to help herself, the child was carried OFF


with the current about fifty feet, and then


plunged into a culvert through which she


passed distance of one hundred and eighty


feet, and from that into the Bushkill, bringing
up finally op rock in that stream. The cul-
vert is three by four feet in size. and those
who saw the child carried into 1t by the wa
ter, thought that she would meet her death by
being dashed against its sides or be drowned,
but their surprise may be imagined when we
state that only few bruises on one of her legs
and about her head could be discovered when


she was taken, very N UGH frightened, from the
rock in the Bushkill.
Year: 1860

Prirate Rights and Public Conrenieaee-Yes-
terdar morning VIM. F. Sims was summoned
before the Mayor to show cause why he should
not be fined for permitting his teams to pass
over the unfinished carriage-way of Main ST.,
between 7tb and Sth, against the remonstrance
OF the con tractor, who is doing the paving Mr.
Sims owns large planning mill on Main, be-
tween 7th and Sth streets, and must either sus-
pend business or have lumber hauled to and
from the mill. The entrance TO his yard is
from Main street, and to get in and OUT, his
teams are necessarily compelled to cross the
new pavement now being put down. On the
other hand, the city has contracted with Mr.
a Rick to pave this street, and if vehicles are
allowed to pass over his uncompIeted work.


ne can never finish it. Under this state of af.
fairs the question arises as to whose interests
must give way, an individual or the public
The Mayor has decided that the individual
must fall back, and, If in doing SO be is in
Jured, he must sue the city for damages He
also decided that it was the duty of the city
authorities to complete all Improvements with
as little delay as possible, so that citizens
might have no cause to complain of delays.