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Year: 1860

Power OF ENDURANCE AND DIET.-Experi-
enced trainers of the prize-ring cannot decide
what is the best food for training men up to
their greatest powers of endurance. They
have a prejudice in favor of mutton chops and
under-done beef steaks; but it is by no means
sure that this is best. The Roman soldiers
who conquered the world, and built roads
from Lisbon to Constantinople, and who
were all trained athletes, marching under a
weight of armor and luggage that few men in
our day could carry-lived on coarse, brown
wheat or barley bread which they dipped in
sour wine.


In our own day. the Spanish peasants are
among the strongest and most agile men in
the world He will work all day in a copper
mine, or at the olive press, or the wine press,
under hot sun, and then dance half the
night to the music of guitar. What does
he live on A piece of black bread, an onion,
perhaps half watermelon. You may see
him dipping his piece of bread into horn OF
olive oil, and then into some vinegar, made
hot with pepper and garlic, and then ne Is
happy. Sometimes he gets draught OF
harsh sour wine, but not strong. All the
strong wine is sent to England.


The Smyrna porter walks off with load
of eight hundred weight. His only food, day
after day, is little fruit--a handful OF dates,
few figs bunch of grapes, some oilves.-
He eats no beef, pork. or mutton. his wnoie
food does not cost his penny day.
The Coolie, living on his rice, can out-work
the negro fed on bacon. The ARAB, nVing on
rice and dates, conquered half the world. !.
The most tremendous muscular force, and
the greatest powers of endurance, may be
nourished upon very moderate olet'
Year: 1860

EASILY SETTLED.-The wags have found
out convenient way to settle the " "irrepress-
ible conflict " without coming to blows. One
asserts that the best way to g fire Southern
heart is to make love to Southern belle
and another says the cotton region may
be precipitated into revolution" by mar
rying her.
Year: 1860

for Presideat BY this procedure he was
enabled to get the nomination from those
who were friendly to him. Will any man,
who cares groat for principle, desert them
to run after such man rs that!


Maryspiiic Express.
Year: 1860

HUMoR IN THE EYEs.--There is probably
no part Of the physical organization moro ten.
der or sensitive than the eye, and when humor
once settles on the delicate organs Of sight,
blindness is sure to follow. There are instances
where persons having become blind have appli-
ed to oculists in vain for relief the professional
gentleman being ignorant Of the hidden cause Of
the trouble. "Kennedy's Medical Discovery
has effected many cures where the patients
were totally blind FROM the above cause and
we mention this fact at the present time to in
duce any who may be suffering from any trou-
BILE with their eyes to try this wonderful discoy


cry, and not these only but any who may be


troubled with humors of any kind. s
Year: 1860

our Southern brethren. Then shall we SEE
this glorious eonfederaey OF States bound TO-
gether as with hooks OF steel, by common his
tory, common hope and common destiny
Then shall we see these States. one and insep.
cradle, moving grandly forward in thir grea'
career of progress and prosperity,


And all the clouds that lowered upon our House,
In the deep bosom of the ocean buried.
Year: 1860

All Clubs Of the Rell and Everett Party in the City and
Parish of Orleans and those of any adjoining Parishes wish
ing join Them requested to assemble Canal street.
at h o'clock p NJ October 1860 for The purpose Of aend
ing the Grand Mass Meeting 10 be held in front of the Clay
Monument


The Procession which to take place after the meeting will
be divided into Four Grand Dvsons each Grand Division to
be under the special charge of Of the Aids Of the Grand
Marshal.


Immediately upon the adjournment OF the meeting the Clubs
composing First Division will form the order of the Pro
game the south side of Canal street.-The right resting
Camp street.


The Second Division will om in like the north
side Canal street.-The right resting Chares street.


The Third Division will form in like Chartres
street.-The right resting on Canal street.


The Fourth Division will form in like st. Charles
street.-the right resting Canal street.


The Marshais requested not permit the right of
Third and Fourth Divisions extend into Canal street.
interfere with the line Of march iii the formation the pro
cession.


The First Division will down the south side of Cana
street to Rampant thence the north side of Canal Royal
aud thence down Royal street, when the left of the First Di
vision Camp street the Second Division will mite with
tt when the left Of the Second Division passes Chares
the Third Division will Immediately follow when the left
of the Third Division passes st. Charles street. Fourth Diys
ion will unite with II.
Year: 1860

How TO EAT TOMATOES. is but
one way to eat tomatoes, viz: cut them
into slices, sprinkle over them fine white
sugar, and submerge them in claret
wine You will then find dish ''fit to
set before king" or "before a gentle
man"
Year: 1860

Miss Cornelia Barbour, n daughter of the Hon.
James Barbour Of Virginia, formerly Governor OF
that State, and a member Of President j. Q.
Adams Cabinet has resolved to emancpate her
numerous slaves and locate them in free State,
where they can enjoy liberty and (f they willy
acquire property. The following letter was pfomp-
ted by tidipgs of this resoluton:-


New YORK, July O. 1860.


MISS CoRNELIA BARBoUR,-It was my happiness
many years ago to pass portion of two dayd at
the house and in the society Of your honored faith
er in Orange County, in the Old Dominion. still
cherish very distinct recollection of him, your
mother, and yourself, and Of the pleasure and n
struction | derived from that visit. Recent infor
nation that you in concurrence with the senti
ments Of the great men Of Virginia at the perioc
OF the Revolution, Of the great and good men oil
all Christian counties, except only our Southern
States, had resolved to give freedom to your bond
men, has awakened anew tho memory of that iu-
terview, for which / was indebted to the kind in
reduction of our mutual friend, Judge Field Of
Culpepper. Allow me to rejoice and to thank you
for your practical devotion and seHsacrifce in q
cause now doubly dear to me- since it has cost me
years of exile and banishment from all the fond
ties of wife and children, and happy home. In
my wanderings since my ostracism from our great
State of Virginia in 1856, have often dwet with
delight on the recollecons of the noble person and
the still nober sentiments of your distinguished
father. These feelings are aroused with increased
intensity By an extract inclosed, which have Just
cut from the New York Tribune Of this days date
Such sentiments are worthy OF one of tho great
lights Of our country-a man " no conferred honor
upon every station hc occupied, whether in the
Executive of his native State, in the Cabinet OF
one of the purest National Administrations, or as
our Representative at tue most mighty Court OF
Europe.


Go on, esteemed daughter of Virginia and of a
most noble SIRE in the work of patriotism. of free
dom and humanity! Others shall be Influenced by
your bright and heroic example. And may We not
hope for the speedy coming Of that good time
when the State We love shall resume her ancient
position, the foremost among her sisters Of this
Year: 1860

Don't complain, gentlemen. You have always
been trented thus by the South, who, finding that
you bear it with a good degree of endurance. and
while smarting from the blow bless the hand that
wields the rod, and shout God save this glorious
Union = will be very apt to continue the applica-
ton.
Year: 1860

The Mexican brigands are uagentleman-
like. They rob all the stages aud twice late
ly according to recent letter) the passeu-
gers have arrived at Vera Cruz in such a
state OF nudity that they were not able to
alight IRON tho s,age-coach before getting
clothes to hide their nakedaess. They had
not hesitated to take the last shir Is of the
OF the travellers-and where there were
ladies, only fancy how awkward
Year: 1860

ro- The Pacific Railroad prospects are
looking up. 1t is said there is scarce doubt
but that majority in both Houses of Con-
gress are in favor of the immediate passage
Of bill. 1t is thought one can be construc-
ted which will harmonize all conflicting in
terest. We trust the event will verify the
presumption.
Year: 1860

In Cnnadns


The accounts received of the freaks perpe-
trated by the recent hurricane which devas-
tated the country in the neighborhood of
Aurora, Canada, says the Toronto Colonist,
are almost past belief The course of the
tornado, though generally from the north
west to the southeast, was most erratic,
taking the character Of whirlwind, rather
than any thing else. From many places
which it did not visit, its course was visible
by the commotion which it created in the
heavens in some places having the appear
ance Of distant water-spout in others that
of a violent storm of rain or hail. In some
places hail fell with tremendous violence, in
others the wind was the chief cause of dis


Near Aurora it oyerthrew house at the
toll-gate, and passing south it appears to
have spent its chief fury over Mr.. St.
Georges farm on the shores of Lake Wilcox.
Mr.. ST. Georges house, a large frame build
ing, is very materially injured his barn it
carried away altogether, besides destroying
several head of cattle. Very fortunately no
one happened to be in the house at the time,
or serious injury to life or limb must have
been the consequence. Descending upon the
lake 1t is said to have raised masses of water
bodily up, distributing It again over the sur
rounding fields and leaving the lake half
empty, 1t is stated that gentleman who
resides on the other side of the lake, and who
was watching the scene from his verandah,
was compelled to hold fast by o post TO avoid
being carried away, while his dog was lifted
bodily up and thrown down in the lake. His
house happily escaped without injury, ~. T.,


Cattle on the farm, II is said, were raised


up in the air; large grove Of valuable pine
laid PROSTATE as field of wheat which had
Just been reaped, and, in short, variety of
Incidents are related, which would sorely
tax the eredulity of our readers, but which
are fully equaled BY well authenticated in-
stances Of q similar nature which have oc-
CURED elsewhere. ft .,........,
Year: 1860

"A MAN STRUCK AND WELL DRIED Up
BY LIGHTNING. = The Cleveland Herald, OF
Monday evening, says; m nsv3t 7~ctff .


During the heavy thunderstorm of this
morning the house of Julius Brown, Clerk
in the Recorders Office, was struck by light
ming. The current struck the lightning-rod
and followed it down. to the earth without
leaving any mark upon the house. Mr..
Brown was sleeping in the bedroom, with
his head TO the wall, near the place where
the lightning-rod was fastened. The electric
current in passing stunned him, and filed
the house with sulphurous smell. When
Mr.. Brown recovered from his stupor it was
found that his left side was completely para
lyzed. A most singular fact connected with
this lightning stroke is that the well, situated
about ten feet from the end of the lightning
rod, and which had a copious supply of water
on Sunday evening, is now completely dried
uD.
Year: 1860

a LITTLE fellow, eight years old, who
was without a relative in the whole world,
was asked by lady if he did not have fears
as 10 whether he would get along in life
The child looked up with per2lexed and
inquiting eye, as If uncertain oil her mean
ing, and troubled with new doubt. Why
said he don't you think God will take caro-
OF a feller, il he puts his trust in Him, and
does the best he can g
Year: 1860

WITNESS called 10 give testimony in .
town court, about shirt, came 10 the point
very abruptly as follows:


'Molher said that Sal said that Polly said
that Bob told her that be had seen a map
that seen a boy that seen feler that run
through the street with red striped flannel
shirt OF white color all checker, and our
gals won't lie for the old woman has licked
EN- hundred times for Iyin''
Year: 1860

of New Orleans. No. a,869.
NOTICE Is hereby given TO the creditors Of
~ this Estate and to a oer persons herein interested TO
within days from the present notification
they can, why the presented by the Curator
Of this should not be homooaed and approved and
the funds distributed In accordance herewith
BY order Of the Court.


r. MICHOT, Deputy Clerk.
Year: 1860

i dent believe one word of it


What if you don't, pussy, it may be true
for all that, and 1 guess it is


But what evidence have you, Uncle Nat
did you ever see him drunk?'
Drunk WIIEw-Ew-E,-no,n not what the
world calls drunk. but I've seen him just
as near it as | ever want to. and if my
darling Maggie will be advised by the best
old uncle she ever had in all her born days,
she will just walk home from church next
Sunday with Uncle Nat, and let Mr.. Fitz
Doodle BObbins gang his gate where it
suits him


Maggie Lawton was turning red in the
face, and beginning to feel rather indig-
nant that Uncle Nat should take her to
task for the simple and single act Of walk
ing home from church one Sabbath eve
ming with Mr.. Fitzalton, the young lawyer
who had recently come to town, and who
had BROUGHT letters of introduction and rec
ommendation from their relatives in the
East


Why she sheIld turn red in the face and
ct the same time turn her sweet pretty
face down till it almost touched her GRO
ehet ncedle-wby her heart throbbed too
beats, where it made one do fifteen minutes
before, she did not know, and was rather
astonished herself than otherwise at the
whole proceedings.


Maggie was not very handsome. but sweet
and pretty; the professional critics said
her hair was to red, though it was exactly
the color in which Page has immortalized
that of his Yenus-her fresh check too,
would take to freckles, and her eyes though
of the romantic color, could not be said to
be blue as violets, nor as the clear sky of
a May mOrning-they were only blush,
and the dep" must come after, an expres-
sive of the generous feeling and noble heart,
way down somewhere (beneath a pretty
pink calico bOddice) that would be forever
peepiug out of them.


maggie went on with her work, with
out answering Uncle Mats last remarks,

and counting the stitches in a beautiful
work bag, with the April number of the
nLadies Book" spread out upon her knee,
rs if there had not been a word said.


Uncle Nat, jolly looking Farmer who
had lived at the old homestead, in the
same old square brick house in which he
was born. forty years before, sat watching
her motions. and reading just as plain as
Year: 1860

We have the pleasure of being acquainted
with both of these young clerks. We sec
them every day. They are to be found in
all parts of that busy region called Down
Town.


Mr.. Slnw IS punctual, plodding, carcfI l
and trustworthy. Hepossesses those quail
ties which. thirty years ago, would have
enabled him, after lifetime of exertiOn,
to achieve a high position in the merchan-
tile world But, in the year 1860, bust
ness makes larger demands of those who
are engaged in it. Business now requires
intellect, spirit, tact, ingenuity, no less.than
honesty. and fidelity.


Mr.. Smart possesses those qualities. He
is not mere plodder. He pays attention
to appearances, as well as realities. He
goes down to the store, locking like gen.
tleman, and he Is one. He learns how to
approach q customer, haw to make himself
agreeable to him, how to display his goods
to advantage, how to meet objections. and
how to adapt himself to various characters.
He succeeds both in selling a long bill of
merchandise, and in producing upon the
mind of the purchaser an impression so
agreeable, that he is sure to come back, the
next season, and buy another. He soon
gets at the real secret of success. He
makes valuable suggestions. He proves
his ability by actually succeeding in any
business entrusted to his management
in short, he is man of intelligence and
energy.


But is Mr.. Smart less honest, less honor
able than Mr.. Slow? We believe not
Leaving principle out of the question, Mr.
Smart is too intelligent man not to know,
or soon discover, that the simple secret of
successful business is to serve your custom
ers better than other people serve them
to give them little more for their money
than they can get elsewhere.


A young man who expects to succeed in
business must not rely on the negative
virtues of not being a rascal. lie must
possess POsitiire qualities. He must have
head on his shoulders with something in it.
He must be quick to perceive and prompt
to decide. He must be man of intellect, !
tact and good manners-nOt
plodding dOlt He must come down to the
store as fresh as daisy, as gay as lark, !
and go through his work like man who
loves it, and means to do it well.
Year: 1860

How TO Prevent SORE SHOULDERS os
on WORKING HoRsEs.-The Boston ,Eour.
nat says, the plan We have tried and never
found to fail, is to get piece of leather
and have it cut in such shape as to lie
snugly between the shoulders of the horse
and the collar. This fends off all the
friction, as the color slips and moves on
the leather and not on the shoulders of the
horse. Glazing is caused by friction; hence
this remedy is quite plauseable one; and
Is much better than trying slips of leather
Or pads of sheeps kin under the collar.
Year: 1860

An experienced raiser and trainer Of
colts in Maine. says can important
point in rearing is the practice of speaking
to them in gentle voice, and frequently
handling them while by theside of the dam.
md after going to grass. taking care not to
throw anything at them. but allow them to
iced from the hand. Treat them kindly
and they will become gentle"
Year: 1860

Resolved, That We deeply sympalhize
with those men who have been driven,
some of them from their native States and
others from the State of their adoption,
and are now exiled from their homes on
account Of their opinions; and We hold
The Democratic party responsible for this
gross violation OF that clause of the Consti-
tuition which declares that the citizens of
each State shall be entitled to all the priv
ileges and immunities of citizens in the sew
eral States.
Year: 1860

ScuooLs IN THE UNITED STATES
There are four million scholars and
one hundred and fifty thousand teach
ers in tho public schools OF this country,
There is one scholar for every five free
norsons In Great Britain, there is
ono scholar to every eight free per-
sons; in France, one to every ten per-
sons
Year: 1860

Mr.. Douglas.-''Me," " of course He did not
see anything In the Constitution or in the law
say tnat that language may be susceptible of
two constructions. InaSmuch as my object was
not to make an issue with him, but to demon
srate the power and duty of Congress to fur
nIsh the legislation necessary for the protection
OF the States, expressly disclaimed constru-
ing ms language by saying that 1 would not
inquire whether his meaning was to deny the
authority OF Congress- or to deny the existence
OF the legislation necessary for carrying out
the clause OF the Constitution. If he believed
that the Constitution conferred the power, my
argument showed, then, that I agreed with
him. Ii he believed that there was no legisla-
tion authorizing him to exercise the power. my
argument showed that I agreed with him on
that point. If he denied the power, my argu.
ment showed that did not agree with him in
the denial. But, sir, do not deem it neces-
sary for me, in the discharge of my duties here.
to inquire whether every opinion I express
comes in conflict with the opinion of the Presi-
dent of the United States or not / state fac t
10 predicate my argument upon. So far rs the
President is right, [ will sustain him. When
think he is wrong, | have shown a willingness
to oppose him to the extent that thought he
was wrong. In this matter 1 have thought
that legislation was necessary; and am willing
to vote with all men who will furnish the reuui.
site legislation to carry out the provision of the
Constitution according to its true intent and
meaning.


Mr.. Davis.-There is no difference between
you and me on that point


Mr. Douglas.-l AIN glad to ascertain this
morning, that there will be no difference be-
tween us on that point; and think between
two such patriots, there cannot be any differ
ence at all. Laughter
Year: 1860




In conversation yesterday with gentleman
direct from Charleston, who was there up to
thu day Of the secession Of the Southern States
from tho Convention, VIC learned that the pran-
cipal fear expressed by Southern leading men,
Was, that If the Douelasites were permitted to
succeed, tho doctrine Of negro equality in the
Territoric, would be established, and that the
white race would be debased. and, perhaps, in
the torrent Of impure blood, overwhelmed.
The reason for this iear is curious enough.
Said they, "thorc is nothing in the Douglas
doctrine which we particularly object to; it is
right enough as far as it gees; but the fellows
up North there have boon 50 long talking
without reason, about amalgamation, We begin
to believe that that thing is running so strong
in their heads that We shall not be safe totrust
them!" The Douglas mon, Of course say that
this fear is put on to conceal their personal
dislike Of the "greatest man in the world"
But it is Democratic quarrel, and We do not
wish to interfere for fear our motives might b.
misunderstood
Year: 1860

now, though years have passed, shall
never forget it.


The outlaws sprang to the edge of the
cliff. and with savage exultatiOn watch
ed Andy's descent.


Now for tother one! shouted the lead
er, after the lapse of a few minutes.


At that instant, loud report of fire.
arms suddenly reverberated far and near,
and half of the bandits at least fell to the
earth. The balls whistled all around me
as thick as hail, but I escaped unhurt.
Instantly afterwards, party Of trappers
rushed upon the scene and charged at the
outlaws. The fight was short but des>
perate. In the end not an outlaw of them
remained alive, they fought like incarnate
devils


In the first few moments of the melee
I got away out of the reach of harm


After the conflict was over I made my
appearance and gave statement of all
that had transplred. From the trappers
1 learned that the cry of Andy had d.
rected them to the spot, but, poor fellow
they came too late to save him.


thanked God and the mountaiEeers
for my preservation, and quilted the scene
with sense of relief mingled with feel
ing of sadness.


Gentlemen, that was about the worst
situation I was ever placed in, and may
you never have a similar experience.
Year: 1860

RATHER He WoULDN'T-A short time
ago client asked New Lisbon attorney
the following question:: If man would
call you thief and say you made your
living 10y stealing what would You do
with him?' The lawyer answered, i
would kick him, if he was not too Big
The client anxiously inquired 'couldn't
you make him prove it?' Yes respond
ed the counselor, but I'd good deal
rather he woulda't do it.
Year: 1860

sB Nicholas Longworth has now in
his cellar four hundred and sixty thousand
bottles of wine. When it is remembered
that there are two or three other large
manufacturers in Cincinnati, some idea
may be formed of the extent to which the
grape is cultivated in that vicinity.
Year: 1860

DANcrNG.-Mons Peri is the best male
teacher Of dancing in the State and his lady
is not surpassed as female teacher. They
propose, in addition to their evening class, to
teach ehildreu's class every Saturday after
noon. See their advertisement.
Year: 1860

U , ES0LYED That the sum Of one thousand dollars


be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
building an addition to the City Library room, and
the Committee on Pubic Buildings and Grounds be,
and hereby authorised to procure plans and
ifcstons for said building, to this Council with an
of cost of same
Year: 1860

TnE TESTIMONY OF THE RoeKs.z-Has he got any
money? That's the question. We don't care
about his moral or intellectual ability. His social
standing is matter of no consequence, How is
he of for roeks?n