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Year: 1860

SUPPoRT Your COUNTRY PAPER.-It is al
unreasonable demand, and yet one that ma
ny unreAective people make, that a country
journal must contain as late and as minute
" detailed news as can be found in the dali
lies of large cities. We would like to re-
mind this portion of our readers that these
two classes of newspapers are quite distinct.
A first class metropolitan daily, of the pres
ent day, is sustained at an expense for news
alone, of money sufficient to build upa hun
dred weeklies. TO obtain intelligence of
current events, with the least possible delay,
thousands of dollars are often spent in sin
gle enterprise. The news of the day-the
general news of the whole worlds the life
of its columns It's correspondence extends
to all parts of the earth, and its editorials
embrace every subject Of general interest
Not so with the secluded weekly. Its voca-
tion is to build up home interests; to make
known local affairs, TO give start to notices
of local advantages, that Will not stop on
their travels till every extensively circulated
~paper in the State has copied them into their
columns. Every man who aspires to be-
come well informed member of society
should read at least two new spapers-one
for general Intelligence, and one Tor the
news pertainining to his own locality. If
his county paper does not fully satisfy his
wishes in the latter respect, he may know
that the deficiency is generally attributable
not to Incidence or ignorance on the part of
its conductor, but to the lack of pecuniary
support. Sustain yourlocal paper as home
newspaper should be sustained, and, in nine
cases out of ten, you will have good one.


A county without an organ is compara-
lively unknown abroad; it is considered Of
little account, as a place of no enterprise,
and no inducements for new settlers. The
first inquiry made concerning new region
little known is, whether a newspaper is pub
lished there, and if so, whether it is a good
one-San Jose Mercury.
Year: 1860

The FRoG REMEDY FOR CONSTITUTIONAL
Toledo, Ohio, paper says: ''Some question
has arisen among our exchanges, as to the
truth of the statement, that a female of this
city is in the habit of swallowing six live
frogs daily as a remedy for consumption
We will simply state that there are at the
present time more than six ladies of this
city swallowing live frogs daily in hopes OF
permanent eradication of that disease, and
if we may credit the statements of our prac-
ticing physicians-they are of the upper ten,
too
Year: 1860

To CLEAN TUE EYE OF DUsT.-When the
eve is irritated by dust or intrusive particles
Of any kind, the sufferer invariably shuts
and rubs his eye, and not unfrequently the
removal of the irritating cause thereby be-
comes more difficult. The proper practice is
to keep the eye open, as if staring; sort OF
rotary movement of the ball takes place, the
surface becomes covered with water, the par
ticle is gradually impelled to the corner OF
the eve, and is there fioated out, or can be
sasily removed, without any of the disagree
able consequences that attennd shutting and
rubbing.
Year: 1860

IT is stated that two tea-spoonfuls of fine
ly powdered chsrcoa, drank in half-tum-
bier of water, will in less than fifteen min
utes give relief to the sick headache, when
caused, as in most cases it is, by a super
abundance of acid on the stomach
Year: 1860

Scientific men and others who have thoroughly
tested the merits Of the YespcT Gas Air Light,
pronounce it the best and cheap light now known
Numberless testimonials being received daily
from ali quarters vOuChing for the excellence of this
light, a few of which gwen below.
Year: 1860

MALICE OUrw1tTED.-Thc owner
of saw mih in the country having a
bitter enmity against neighboring
farmer, had a plan Of revenge to have
him arraigned as thief, convicted. and
sent to the penitentiary. But as the
honesty of his neighbor afforded him
no fair grounds for accusation, he re-
sorted to the foul expedient of secretly
conveying some of his own property
upon the farmers premises; SO that.
being found there, it might be proof
OF his guilt. For this purpose he took
4 thousand Of his boards, having his
own mark on, and at dead of night he
dqmped them in the field near his
neighbor's house. But the farmer did
not happen to be as fast asleep as his
enemy supposed. He heard a noise.
Or thought he heard one, and getting
up pretty soon after to satisfy himself
on the subject, by the aid of lantern
he found the load of boards with his
neighbor's mark thereon. How thew
came there and why they came there
flashed upon his mind at once. His
course was promptly taken. Allowing
his enemy just fairly time to ge: home
and into bed, SO that the light Of the
burning pile might not be detected, he
Dset lire to the boards, which, being
well seasoned, were i'll a few minute,
entirely consumed. .-....-


Early in the morning, as the farmer
had anticipated, the sawyer came. with
a constable and q search warrant, to
look for his property.


""4 on are suspected" said the Off
Ger, ''of having taken thousand OF
boards from this man; and by virtue of
this warrant I hold in my hand, must
search your PREMISES


Very weIl,' said the farmer, "you
are at liberty TO search as much as
YOU please. But if You find the boards
III engage to eat them for my break
fast"


"You'll have something harder to
digest than that [ fancy" said the saw
yer, with q sneer. He then triumph
antly led the way to where he had
dumped the boards, and where he con-
tldently expected to find them, and 10
there was nothing but heap of ashes.
HIs disappointment, chagrin and NOR
t'hcatlon may be Judged of: He sneak
ed away home and the secret of his
tout pot getting wind in the neighbor-
hood, the ghost from the ashes of his
load Of boards never ceased to annoy
him; until taking advantage of the
darkness Of another night, he packed
up his all and left tho county.
Year: 1860

Corned beef, properly salted, and
then we'll cooked as it-shouId be. is a
dish tit for a sovereign people but to
eat salt junk, such as too often exerci
ses the muscles OF our jaws Is 2enance
even for a 'malefactor. z Most Of the
beef put up for winter use is spoiled
by the use of too much salt, which de-
stroys the flavor and renders the meat
strong and tough. When beef is fresh
it contains considerable blood, which
is drawn out by the brine. If the meat
Is left in this bloody mixtttrc it viii re-
quires much larger quantity of salt to
preserve it, particularly in warm wealth
er. My plan is to make brine, using
for every 100 Tbs Of beef, 5 lbs of salt,
quarter of an OF. Of saltpeter, and
pound Of brown sugar. This dissolved
in just water enough to cover the meat
is poured upon it. When it has been
IN this brine two weeks, [ take out the
meat, let it drain, pour fresh brine over.
it, and then it will be good the season
through. ".2 Zf1.~ ',1& a"a 1eE


The cook who uses corned beef,
ehoulu lloI De 50 ignorant or SO INDECENT
as to delay putting it over the fire until
an hour before dinner. A good sized
piece requires two or three hours steady
boiling to do it justice. Insufficient
boiling must be made up by extra chew
ing. Always have the water boiling
when the meat is dropped in ) other
wise the sweetness will al, be drawn
out into the water. A boiling heat
hardens the outer surface at once, and
thus keeps in the juice which gives
richness, and which contains most Of
the nourishment. An excellent way
OF cooking corned beef is to have .
large boiler, with a wire, or wooden
rack on the bottom, for the meat to
rest on, over the water. When the
water boils place the meat upon tho
rack, and put on the cover of the boil
er with cloth over it to keep in the
steam. The heat of the steam will rise
above the boiling point and penetrate
the meat, and cook it better and more
quickly than could be done by boiling.
--Ans. ia. sE
Year: 1860

-Quilp says that woman who in
sists on the privileges, should exhibit
the qualities of their sex. She who
shows the impudence of the rowdy,
has no right to expect the defererence
which is due to lady. In short, if q
woman forgets the delicacy Of her sex,
no gentleman is bound to remember it
for her.


A young widow was asked why
she was going to take another husband
SO soon after the death Of her first.


"Oh, la" said she, II DO it to pre-
vent fretting myself to death over dear
Tom"
Year: 1860

Gov. Randall Of Wisconsin received let
ter asking if the dog law was in force, and he
replied as follows


DEAR SIR Your letter in regard to the
Dog Law is received. The bill was prop.
erly signed. and is the law of this state, ard
that law will not be repealed with my appro-
baton while | remain in office. No good
citizen will object to it or refuse to obey it.
A man who is able to own a dog which costs
as much to keep as to keep COW, is able to
get a collar for him. No good citizen will
refuse to make the sacrifice of obedience to
that law when he must know that if it is en-
forced 1t will save to the farmers and stock
growers of the state from $4,000 to $4,000
every year, and increase the number of wool
growers very largely. Every human life lost
by the bite of a mad dog is worth more than
all the dogs in the country. A man who is
not willing TO sacrifice one dollar for his
privilege where so great benefit may accrue
to the state by compliance with the provis-
ions Of the act, ought to be kicked out of it.


Very truly yours.


ALEX. W. RANDALL.
Year: 1860

y PROVIDENCE DAMSEI WAITING FOR HER
fiANcE. George Chapman, peripatctic lee
turer On Spiritualism, was arrested in Hart
ford, last Friday, for obtaining new coat
under false pretenSes, having left as security
for payment a check for his trunk at one of
the depots III that city, but which proved to
be Il check belonging to Il railroad in this
state. The CoWoM SAYS that upon search
ing Chapman, nothing was found excepting a
package containing poster announcing that
George Chapman and Miss Mary Ann Smith
would lecture upon Spiritualism at the Bos-
ton Melodeon on the evening of July 9th
Tickets were TO be 80 cents. Mr.. tChapman
was to open the meeting with prayer those
who were dissatisfied with the entertainment
were to have their money refunded. The
package also contained a pocket-book con-
tanning one cent and brass medal, with let
tiers showing him to have been engaged to
two young ladies at one time. One of these
writes from Providence and the other from
Farmington-and both are anxious to know
why they hear nothing from him, and both
appear willing to be married right away
Horidence Press.
Year: 1860

In the coming great Presidential contest, Ohio will
be selected as the battle ground Of the campaign Our
opponents already marshnlg their forces and or.
ganizing for the struggle, and It behooyes the Demo-
cpcyol who love the Union and revere the Consttu.
Gonal who hate sectionalism and despise the traitor


steachings Of the Stewards and Chases; Of the Gree
leys and Garrisons-to post themselves fully on al
questions which may arise during the canvass. The
best way to do this is to subscribe for good Demo-
cratic newspaper Such an one we shall endeavor to
make the MAMMOTH DAYTON WEEKLY EN-.
PRE- We have entered for the fight, and shall do all
within our power to aid in securing triumph for the
good old Democratic party, not only in the county of
Montgomery, but also in whole State. We can
conquerf every Democrat ard friend of the Union will
but do his duty and aid in securing perfect thorough
and united organization Of our friends win youdo it2


Aside from the political features of the WEEKLY
EMPIRE it will contain careful selection Of Literary
and Miscellaneous reading, adapted for the Home Cir
Gle, the Workshop and the Farm. It will also contain
Year: 1860

Is He WOMAN OR IS SHE MAN p
Mile. Zoyara or Master Zoyara, the circus
rider is Il difficult problem to solve. Some
contend that he is not female, while others
are equally certain that he is not a man.
Even students in anatomy, who cut up peo-
pie more savagely than critics, differ upon
this point, and there is no end to the disputa
ton. A few evenings since, couple of very
shrewd Bostonians resolved to settle the
mystery, and a heavy wager having been
laid, they started In search of decision,
which was to be based upon a well known
peculiar physical habit which pertains to the
sexes and which is briefly this: 1t is sin
guar fact that if you throw an orange to
lady, she will involuntarily extends the folds
of her dress to afford the largest lap for it to
fall in, while if you throw an orange to n
gentlemln the result is the revorse, for he
Immediately closes his knees to prevent its
falling to the ground should he not catch it.
As both of the parties admitted this fact
which may be tested by our readers-they
sought an interview with Zoyara, which was
with some difficulty obtained, when one of
the gentlemen. under some pretence, threw
an orange, which she received according to
the feminine theory above stated. knowing
winks were exchanged, but, in order to be
sure a second was thrown, when, wonderful
to relate, the masculine order of closed knees
took place. The youths were dumbfounded,
and they left still in doubt whether the benu
tiful Zoyara is he or she, and convinced that
there are exceptions even TO their anatomical
rule Of orange receiving.
Year: 1860

ANOTHER JuDsoX AFFAIR.-Uuder this
headinga late number of the Detroit Free
Press relates the following:


A young girl seventeen years of age,
daughter of Mr.. Hiram L. Stout, of the town
of Sharon, eloped day or two since with
negro boy who was in the service of her
father, and it is thought, has gone with him
to Canada. The sable seducer's name is Bill
Strong, and he is about twenty y-three years
old. The girl is an intelligent, well educated
female, and no reason can be assigned for her
conduct, except that her father is an Aboli-
ZIONIST of the nnaduterated stripe, and
taught, as the repentant Judson did, that
negro was little better than anybody else
The parents are nearly distracted over the
oecurrance, and are making every effort to
recover their daughter. She has always been
looked upon with esteem and respect, and
the whole community were taken by surprise
when tho facts were revealed.
Year: 1860

THE WHITE FLAG.-A correspondent Of the
Nevada Democrat, writing from Virginia,
relative to the fight near Pyramid Lake,
says


A report has been prevalent here that an
Indian was seen approaching with white
flag. The individual who spread this rumor
is one of the returned heroes, but all the
men who have arrived since (he was one of
the first,) assert that this pretended flag was
nothing more nor less than battle axe which
an Indian brave was brandishing over his
head. A man with telescope rifle ascer-
tained this first, and then fired on the brave
This was the signal for the Indians opening
their fire.


The same correspondent says:


The lamentable result of that engagement
is already known to you, and would fain
never advert to the disgraceful affair, did not
the loss of a man, whose memory is dear to
host of friends Dlake it impossible to re-
strain not only the expression of our sorrow,
hut also the indignation which we all feel OF
the pusillarimous conduct of the men through
whose deserton Henry Meredith was made
the victim of his chivalrous spirit.
Year: 1860

SILVER IN PENNsYLvANIA.-A writer in the
New York Courier mentions silver mine in
Pennsylvania -argentiferous gaena-the ore
of which when melted produces an average
Of l20 ounces of silver to the net ton thus
giving a value of upwards of S4OO to the ton
of ore; the silver producing $3.50, and the
lead sl2O per ton. The writer adds


This is nearly three times the value Of the
rich placers of Arizona, and has never been
approached in richness by any other mines in
the world. There can be no mistake in the
calculations which have been made in regard
to the Pennsylvania mine; assays have been
made by the most reliable men, among whom
is Professor Torrey, of the Assay Office and
although we have only assumed the average
yield at 220 ounces to the ton of 1000 lbs,
yet some assays have been made which have
shown upwards of four hundred ounces to the
ton
Year: 1860

IHE dead body of colored man was found
~ a pond near San Francisco on Sunday
lhe coat pockets of deceased were filled with
stones, as if with the intent to sink the body
out Of sight
Year: 1860

The Philadelphia Inquirer gives the follow
ing account of one ofthe most horrible outra.
ges ever perpetrated. The victim was Mrs
Riday, of Chester county;


"On Monday night previous the house had
been entered. Mrs. Rday waking mn,
alarmed the burglars and put them TO firht
On sunday night last, Mr. Ridav went TO
church and left his brother at home to take
charge OF the family, but his brother also
started away and shortly after about half
past nlne o'clock, man entered and asked
II she knew him. She looked at him and
saw he wore towahawk breastpin, and from
that recognized him as one of the burglars
who had been there on Monday night. lie
SAID, "A ou - if it had not been for YOU.
would have got all away"


Mrs Riday then ran towards the door
he caught her locked the door and thrust
the Key in her mouth, but finding that the
Key would not gag her, he also thrust the
burning candle in, which seriously burned
the roof her mouth. He then tied her on a
chair, with both hands behind her kicked
her in the side several times, slapped her on
each side of the face to straighten her head
up, then taking her handkerchief to make
use OF in fastening her head back to the
chair


Taking up a griddle which was on the
stove. he spat upon it to see if it was hot
and placed it upon her bare breast, which
burnt part of the flesh to a crisp. He then
tied her feet on the baking plate Of the stove
After spcinkling turpentive over her dress
and placing a candle behind her so that her
clothing might catch fire, and whilst in the
midst of other act too horrible and indecent
to mention, man at the door cried "yes
yes, as if to signify the approach of some
one, when they both left, locking the dool
after them.


Yesterday Mrs. Riday was not expected tc
live, her limbs, breast and mouth being
burned in many places to crisp These and
other injuries of a far more serious nature
render her recovery almost impossible
Year: 1860

want it distinctly understood this is not Rattle
or Gift Entertainment 1t isdesigned 10 obtain work
and customers and to this end every one who will
bring me work to do in the Iewelry, Matchmaking,
or Daguerrean business, viii present with as many
tickets as they win expend dollars in my line Those
who want Watches cleaned or repaired, or any jew
ery or daguerrean work done, have only to pay me
the regular price. The work will be warranted
watches for one year-and besides obtaining the
work at the going rates they will receive as many
tickets in my Great Distribution as they expend dol
lars for work. Remember that will not raise the
price Of my work. Purchasers need not have the
work done now but at any time hereafter the tickets
will be good for watch repairing or likenesses.
Year: 1860

INTERESTING TO LADIEs.-A fact of much
interest TO young ladies' of fashion and old
ladies of juvenile ideas, has just been brought
to light in Paris. This is nothing less than
the discovery that the "pearl POWDER used
for whitening the skin, is a slow poison.
The carbonate Of lead used in its compo
sition, works gradually into the system, pro
ducing at last fatal results.
Year: 1860

John Brown" says that at the commences
ment Of his career he "tailed in wool spec
ulation." The author might have added
that he ended his career by another failure
in a pool speculation
Year: 1860

nor years both myself and brother have suffer
l. ed so from Dyspepsia, Weakness of and sour
Stomach Indigestion and Flatulence that life at
times was burden. We have used your Cordial
CDR. Webber's Invigorating Sanguier) four days.
and feel better than we have for years.
Year: 1860

The following selected from voluminou:
accumulation of testimonials of the Press of the
United States. and from eminent Professors Of
our institutions where the practice of medicine is
taught:
Year: 1860

sETE EG-lt gives great pleasure to state that af
ter trial Of eof the yespe Gas Lamps, in mystudy for
six past after observing closely for the length Of
tme the experiment Of lighting Union Tent with these
lamps have entire confidence in their efficiency. It
they afford all the advantages Of the best lights to hos
who live Of the cides and large towns.


The process Of preparing and lighting the lamp is readily
learned the fixtures simple and little liable get
Of or the Of the light comparatively tle and the
whole free from all danger, that it need only acquan
the part Of the public with the Vesper Gas Lamp
bring them into general use throughout the country.


Yours truly, STUART ROBINSON
Year: 1860

FFFRIs GAS generated from Pure Coal OIL and for elegance


economy, safety and simplicity cannot be The
fixtures in the style the ordinary gas hxures


Its advantages that it is portable gs light unriVaied
for bancy, eheapnss cleanliness and simplicity and can be
used wherever artificial light is required II IS easy 20 regulate
and requires trimming and attention. whatever, after
lighting Is perfectly safe and ree IRON e2toSt0 and
has Odor smell while burning The Light can &c made to
burn with any degree bancy, by turning screw, and be
increased nsanane0usly in volume from that OF candle to
ten or twenty, by turning valve in ordinary gas


The Vesper Gas fame and fixtures precisely resemble in form
those Of coal gas bancy and purity Of light pos
decided advantage any coa gas 1t requires
chimney there no need OF daily trimming OF wick, and the
construction fixture simple that 1t Is not liable to get
ORDER and child manage readiy The gas burned
in the Vesper fixture generated from pure coal oil, or 'Yes
per OIL (which manufactured expressly for this burner


without any admxture alcohol other foreign Ingredient
and its suppy is unlimited The fixtures themselves adapt
ed STYLES to suit ali tastes from the plain, singeghtbu
70 the most elegant and costly chandelier Each fxureis per


feet in ITSELF there outlay to be made for service pipes
ter regulators &c The gas generated in the burner and all


xtures from the cheap sngeghtto the expensive chandelier
atndure gas loOrE8 in themselves They sold at
prices which do not exceed the cost Of ordinary gas fixtures Of
similar stylesand ornamenstion.


Churce houses public halls stores steamboats, and private


residences throughout the State be fitted up with these
elegant and convenient chandeliers and other beautiful gas
which add much to the appearance OF such Places and
the comfort Of the home circle and which, heretofore could be
used only in those favored districts embraced within the coal gas
limits Of large cities.
Year: 1860

Scientific others who have thoroughly tested the
its Of the Vesper Gas Air Light it the best and
cheapest gh. Numberless testimonials being
received daily from all quarters vouchlg for the excellence Of
this light, few Of which are given below.
Year: 1860

Resolved, That we deeply sympathlze
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 immunilies of citizens in the sew
eral States.