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Year: 1859

TDE CAMPBELIs, To NIGur. This evening
the fariamed and genuine Campbell Minslrels
give their first concert at Huston Hail. The
Uampbells have for term of years given
satisfaction to audiences in New York, prob.
ably the most exacting public in the world. and
we feel very sure that they can delight Days
ton public during their brief stay. The Camp
bells have decided reputation Of being men of
"infinite jest, aud very superior vocalists and
musicians. The programme for this evening is
attractive. and it will, we feel sure be perform.
ed to the satisfaction of the audience. Those
who have heard the Campbells say that the
Guitar Solo is an exquisite affair aud is alone
worth the price Of admission. See the pro-
gramme,


There is one thing about the Campbells we
like-the Democratic price Of % cents to see a
first class entertainment. In this they have OK
hibted proper degree Of respect for the wishes
Of the Masses Let the Hall be crowded this
evening.
Year: 1859

TUE FAIR.-The Fair, under the management
of the Daughters Of Rebecca, is very pleasant
place TO spend an evening. The best order is
preserved, and the Daughters seem determined
to spare no trouble or expense to make the
place attractive TO visitors, The ladies and
gentlemen of Dayton will surely, we think,
appreciate the efforts the ladies', and extend
to them generous patronage. The object for
holding the fair is to furnish a new Lodge
Roomi and we do hope the Daughters" will
succeed in procuring the necessary amount
They deserve TO succeed, and we believe they
will. Those who desire TO go to the Concert
can call in the Fair both before and after DJut
forget this, good folks.
Year: 1859

WHATS THE MATTER.-The Chief, published
at White Cloud, Kansas, contains more reading
matter than any other country paper which
visits our Office. 1t has but few advertisements
in 1t, and they are Of character that don't pay
largely. The paper is now near the close Of its
second volume, aaa Ia ;As eye ef practical
printer, it does not have as healthy look as at
the commencement of its first year We hope
that what it lacks in paying advertising it has
more Than made up in its subscription list
How is business out there, solP
Year: 1859

lJ'The birds soon learn to frequenta forest
where they are measurably protected, Wood
land Cemetery is nova grand concer, enclosure,
its solemn woods being vocal with the exquis
lie warbling Of the feAthered songsters. We
saw two gray squirrels this morning, spring.
ing from tree To tree, conscious Of security in
the conseerated home Of the dead. just now
Woodland is an inviting resting place
Year: 1859

Coon TmSos.-Brandenbrrg d Co, are de.
termined that the public shall not complain
that they do not furnish supply of all fruits
in season, and every thing good to eat that
money and trouble will procure In addition
to their former supplies, they have just received
supply of very choice Figs-new and nice
which they offer by wholesale and retail
Year: 1859

FoLLY.-S Joshua Reynolds being asked
how he would persouate folly in painting
replied that he would represent man climb.
ing over wall at the risk OF his neck, with an
open gate close by, through which he might
walk with ease and safety.
Year: 1859




"GUILTY OR Nor GUILTY PA rumor is
aAOat in u northern neighborhood, about the
indisoreet TO draw Il mild } conduct Of Il pro.
iessed minister Of the gospel in that locality
Accusations having been brought against
him, he was cited before Church Commit
tee on charge of adultery" The evidence
was pointed against the preacher, yet his
friends managed the case so well that they
had the promise Of the Committee who were
to pass upon the charge, to bring him in not
guilty. The Chairman, however, was
conscientious man, and after hearing the
testimony of sundry females, concluded to
qualify the verdict promised Itwas ac-
cordingly handed in thus:


1--WE do find Bro. - not guilty of the
charge of adultery but he should not do so
any more r


We do not see how the Rev gentlemans
private reputation or christian character
has been benefited in that community by
the above verdict Down this way we would
be apt to look upon the thing as an "open
question" if not q dead shut" against him.
Year: 1859

School GIRLS IN WINrER-The Ohio Cul-
tivator says: We wish to put in a special plea
Tor the girls. Make their dresses short enough
to swing clear Of the snow and mud, and give
them good water proof boots to wear to school.
Yes, we insist upon it-they should have boots.
women . shoes of the present fashion are no
more ut TO be put upon country roads in winter
than an Indians birch bark canoe is fit TO cross
the Atlantic. Boots will not look quite so trim
about the ankle, or step so lightly upon the
foor, but they will do what is of more conse-
quence-preserve their health to show of their
graces in after life, and to take great MANY
elastic steps that might otherwise be fewer and
those leading directly down to the grave.


Another thing we are glad to see coming in
fashion: the ladies are learning to skate, and
for this they must have boots. Now girls, get
each Of you pair Of neat-ftting boots, and a
pair of skates to lit, aud the first ice that forms
in your neighbOrhOod, large enough, 90 out
with your brothers, or somebody else's broth
ers, and learn to skate. Be prudent about it,
and not oyerdo the exercise, and you will find
II capital medicine-next to riding on horse
back The only way u bring about a race
OF healthy women, is to attend 10 the phy-
slesl development of the girls before they are
diluted in the false system of fashionable ac-
complishment, that its them for nothing but
elegant Imbeciles.
Year: 1859

How THE PROFESSOR Cor Our OF THE WELL.
A few years ago, Professor -, of Bowdoin
Uonege' was oyerseer of the building of the
High School house in Brunswick. In the eel
lar OF the same was q we'll, walled with brick
whose sides were consequently smooth One
day, being left alone in the building, he went
doAn cellar, and in bis haste unconsciously at
tempted to walk over the we'll, and as uncon-
sciOusly fell into it, Here was a predicament
t.r any one possessing no more Immortality
than College Professor; standing in five feet
OF Water-at the bottom of q well sixteen feet
deep at the bottom of deep cellar-with no
soul In hearing distance After shouting him.
self hoarse, he bethOught himself of piece of
chalk remnant Of the last recitation-which
he applied to the walls to solve his situation.
The statement of the question was-let 7
equal how shall | get out; equal depth OF
water; equal distance TO the water; and by
means OF bis knowledge of Algebra he actually
worked himself out, wonderfully showing the
power Of mathematics.-BaneOr Times.
Year: 1859

ExPERIENCE.-Ihe editor Of the Palmer
Journal went skating last week and thus
details his experience -" Coming to q pond
whose frozen surface shOne like n mirror in the
sunlight, we felt that we were boy again, and
though years had passed away since we had
tied pair OF skates to our feet, we felt conf
dent OF showing the boys some exploits in skat-
ing that had not been witnessed for a Iop time
And 30 We did. With skates nicely buckled
10 our feet, we made powerful launch upon
the glare ice. The next moment we saw some
thing going up in the air which looked like n
PAIR OF feet with skates on them, AMI felt some
thing strike US behind like a ton of ice while
a shout went up from the boys that made the
Welkin ring. After two or three more unsuc-
cessful attempts, we got the hang of the skates
and made tolerably good progress. We wero
much annoyed, however, by little chap with
black eyes and clOse-ftting cap, who chal-
lenged US for race. We accepted, and made
q bold dash across the pond. When half way
across We brought up on our back, when the
little shaver shot ahead like a rocket Itwas
bumiliating to be beaten thus, but il was n
great conquest for the black eyed boy to beat
one more than twice his size and age. Even
after that, II we were making for a particular
point, or cutting a comical illustration for
Punch, Hat on the ice, the black -eyed Juvenile
was sure to dart by Us with a laugh, and n
look of proud superiority. After two hours of
such enjoyment We left the ice, convinced that
skating must be highly popular amusement
for those who like il. We awoke next morning
with spavins in both legs, a slight soreness in
the rear, and these ideas in our head about
skating"
Year: 1859

Pussy BHwILDERED The other pigbf. n
large cat, belonging to the station master At A
railroad crossing, attempted to cross the line as
an engine was passing at a good speed The
eat was caught between the spokcs of one of
the driving wheels, and whirled round while
the wheel traversed thirty yards, when puss
was thrown out. Its owner went to look for
II, but the cat stared so wildly that he dared
not approach il. Two hours afterwards it was
heard mewing at the front door; and when it
came in it was found to be uninjured Its
breast and face were covered with grease and
dirt; but the only harm that puss had expe-
rlenced Was such n combined shock and fright
that It seemed stupid, and had lost its appe-
ute, nor would il clean itself -r
Year: 1859

Recent English papers report the trial and
conviction OF one Mr.. Gloucester Gale, who
plead guilty, at the Old Bailey, to having in
IeinsrrIed with hve ladies, his first wife being
alive. The London Weekly Times says:


Inc prosecutors were prepared to prove a
number OF marriages, but it was said that the
fellow had made many victims besides those
who were induced to come forward and expose
their wrongs to the public gaze Gale was
sentenced TO penal servitude for four years.
and the public would not be dissatisfied If
longer punishment had been awarded There
are few greater offences than those of which
this scoundrel was guilty But our detestation
OF his guilt is nearly equalled by our surprise
at the creduhty of his victims. Gales first
and only lawful marriage took place in 1849,
and, within ten years, he contrived. to marry
certainly hve other young women, and it is be-
lieved several more. Some of these had prop-
erty, and some are described as pretty, and of
good station in life. With all but the frst
he assumed false name, and, in each case, he
made similar representations. He was either
q merchant, travelling u good deal abroad, or
the mate VI merchant vessel going long vow
ages. 1t seems that he divided his time among
his numerous wives, the rest supposing him on
his voyages or travels during his absence from
them. Ii required a good deal of cunning and
audacity to maintain this system of deception
Tor so long a time. 7 he wives who waited
patiently at home must have had q large
amount Of confidence, and have been deficient
in womanly curiosity. They were content to
let him come and go without asking where he
had been, or what he had been doing During
bis absences, they did not ask to be informed
OF his progress, or require that he should write
to them from the places of his temporary So
Journ. They must never have expressed wish
to see the place where he carried on his bust
ness, or to see his ship. But more wonderful
still is 1T, how he induced so many to marry
him. Here are at least five English women in
respectable position in life who, to their cost,
consented to marry a man who was an entire
stranger to them. This must have been so for
the smallest inquiry would have DESTROYED his
pretensiOns Indeed, it would appear that the
very first serious inquiry led to his detection
The man was not handsome, for that cruel
Photographer, the reporter, describes him as
IAN ins gnifcant looking little man, with a
profuse red beard and moustache." He was
not rich, and he cannot have had money even
to make a show of competence, for, when he
was taken into custody, thirty duplicates, re-
iating 10 property belonging to his last wife
were found upon him. Who will explain the
mystery!
Year: 1859

FOR the Democrat and News.


SHARP PRACTIcE.-Messrs. Edit
ors IL was somewhst amused the other
evening, in attending the concert of the
Philharmonic Society, at various remarks
in regard to their plan of reserved seats. A
great deal of Dissatisfaction was expressed
by large portion Of the audience, and sew.
ersl who have converted with me to day on
the subject. agree that reserved seats in .
hall constructed like the Metropolitan, are
humbug. If they adopt that plan at all.
let them do il as they do in large cities, At
concerts Of full ~ much Importance as the
one above mentioned. viz: sell seats to per.
sons who wish to select them, up to the
time Of opening the doors on the evening Of
the performance, and let all seats. not On.
gagged prior to this time. be free to any who
purchase ticket. By pursuing this course
no one could object to the plan Of reserved
seats, q nd but their own negligence would
be to blame in failing to procure one This
would prevent much of the dissatisfsetion
that prev the other night in being met
1t the entrance by the "gentlemanly usher,'
who would tell you that eli the seats we're
sold excepting: the few back rows (Which,
had it been true. would have been satisfae-
tory to every we'll wisher Of the society,"
and thus. rot supposing that they we're re-
served for sale on that evening, or in fact
that it would be possible to procure . re
served seat at that late hour, You naturally
take your seat among the snvsserved. and
af,er the performers have taken their place
upon the stage. some of the consequential
performers, inform their particular friends
that the sale Of reserved seats is now over,
and they can take seats further forward.
and those who went early and were entitled
to the front seats, (next to the ressrved) are
left to to zee the favored lste comers seated
in front Of them. have heard several reg
ular attendants on the Philharmonic con-
eerts say they viii never attend another on
this principle Let the price be 50 or Is
cents, and there can Be NO somplainta 1t
will not pay for . company dependent on
the support Of its own eitisnss to attempt
such sharp prsstisa ALooKn On.
Year: 1859

ENTIRELY TOO FAsT.-Nearly every
evening the corner of Fourth and Brady
streets is made the resort of from . dozen to
score of small boys. from ten to filteen
years of age. who are entirely too fast Tor
their time. They are not only running
themselves by spending their evenings car
ousing at the street corners, when they
should be at home coming their school les
sons, or reading some interesting book. but
they really disturb the peace by blocking
up the side walk, and the obscene language
they use is really disgusting to ladies pass
ing. The matter may no. be considered
serious enough fer the Marshals attention,
but We think the nuisance should be aba
ted. Parents who have no more regard for
the welfare of their children, will reap the
fruits of their Indifference when repentance
is too late.
Year: 1859

CoMING.-The cold, cold winter is
fast approaching The fine weather of the
past few days will not tarry long. October,
the pleasantest month in all the year, has
gone with those that went before" and
cold, dreary November has made its debut.
in hypocritical mockery, with its "best foot
first. promising fine weather. and apeing to
counterfeit its predecessor. But ere We are
aware the cold wintry blast will be blow
ing around Us, and the snow clouds com.
mence to iisgorge their ermine contents
How many look forward to the winter with
desolsts hearts, shivering at the prospect Of
freless houses, nothing to eat, nothing to
wear, no work for the ont door laborer.


Already little children are begging from
door to door for money to buy wood and
coal for the winter. The "busy season" Of
the Benevolent Societies is close at hand.
and We predict they will have their hands
full. Oh, winter to the poor.
Year: 1859

YESTERDAY beat any day we ever
saw for high winds and dust The ladies
kept in doors pretty much. excepting those
whom necessity compelled to be out, and
others whose propensity for shopping
makes the weather a secondary considera-.
NiOo .
Year: 1859

which will perhaps be Of more interest To the
nation than any previous Congress which has
assembled at Washinxton since tie formation
Of the government.


1t will embrace the whole political canvass
for the
Year: 1859

In the curing of herbs, where it 10
desirable to retain their virtues; we en-
deavor to have them 50 through the dry
ing process without exposure 10 the heat
of the summer sun. And il you would
secure the best Of hay from yout clover;
it should not be permitted to remain
spread upon the ground only long enough
for the leaves to become partially w:lted.
Then put it up in small cocks, say thfse
feet in diameter and four or Ave feet
high. Thus put up, the sir will circu.
late through the same, and cure it suf.
fciently for the stack or the barn:


Every farmer should; however; provide
himself with cloth caps. To do this
take cheap muslin, yard wide, and cut
it up into yard lengths. These should
be spread over the cocks, and the CORN
ers make heavy by fastening a stone of
piece of brick in them. so that the wind
will not blow them of. Clover; timo-
thy or grain may this be protected
against foul weather. lfthe clover can
rom. .in a weaL ton dove - u.;ll ko sif
the better. If. however, there ia an am
pie supply Of bright, dry straw on the
farm to nix With the clover. the latter
may be removed from the field after re-
naming in the cock only one or two
days.


In slowing it away now, layer Of cIo-
yer should be followed BY a layer Of
straw, and SO on alternating the ous
with the other. This is an excellent
plan. and when opened in the winter.
the straw itself will be found superior
fodder, besides having preserved the
clover from heating or moulding.


-IOhio Valiev Farmer.
Year: 1859

Auo x1I10 IOT Cutt1u8 0E000s
Hon. Rufus Mctntire, Of Parsuusoofd.


in this State, writes as follows to tks


Boston Cultivator:


1t is time to think Of the question of


what is the true state of grass when ID


be cut for lay. Late years, writer's in


agricultural papers generally recommend


to NOW when the grass is in blossom,


ana before the seed is formed hard. l
am unable to speak ffom tho result Of
any actual experiment, but from long
observation aud familiarity with the cub


jcct, l do not subscribe to that opinion.


Grass cut before the seed fills, willis
and shrinks, and thus much Of the crop
is lost. IF we'll cured and satcd IN the sep
cattle will cat it with avidity but It does
not appear to me to be hearty and sub;
stantial, like that which has more maturi1
ty and Substance. and has a very appree1
liable quantity of proycnder in the seed.
I do not mean that the grass should bd
part ripe and stalk and lief dried before
moving. but the seed should be we'll
formed-as far advanced as when tho
kernel Is III the doughy state:


Hay made from grass so fat ripened
has more body to it, loses less in maxi
ing. and will be all readily eaten by the
stock. I have seen early cdt hay fed to
stock in the spring and to scour them
like being turned into green feed. A.
food, it seemed fashy and wanting in
heart anc substance. There did not sp.
pear to be any economy in thus makiag
aud using hay. These remarks apply.
however. more to herds grass. red top
and other seed bearing kinds, rather
than to clover, which natures little u
no seed in the first crop, and the stslk
or straw is weak and feeble and lisblS
to injury by laying on tho ground; but
even clover may be cut too early to make
the most valuable quantity Of hay.


Our season is wet and rather cold f6t
corn, but is very promising for hay snd
other things generally. There is most
unaccountable appearance Of clover ID
old bound out fields, whtre none has
grown for years. We can hardly fail TO
nave the largest and most valuable crop
Of hay we have had for many vears.-
The fine clover in the old fields cannot
tut improve the quality Of the crop.
Year: 1859

71f'1 i u0 00O10eA AvSs
The Sabbath eve calm,
Possesses charm,
As 1 sit meath the shady elm tree
With book in my hand,
view the bright strand,
And the stretch of the beautiful sea.
I cannot indeed,


My thoughts succeed
To place on the page now before me;
They freely will rove
TO the sky above,
And the beautiful scene around me,
Oh, say can it be,
That this beautiful sen,
Is ever aroused in its fury,
To seek with the wave.
Whom the ships would save,
And bear them to dark caverns CORY.
The sun setting fast,
Bringing forward the past.
Until it arrives at the present,
I see what I've done,
What I've left as begun,
In the long worthless life l have spent.
Yet why cannot
Prepare so to die.
That when Time shall come after his prey
No sadness may sweep
The bloom from my cheek.
As point to that long Sabbath day.
Year: 1859

On coming silently to the house, saw my
wretched wife through the window, sitting
over handful of embers, with her babe
and her Bible in her lap, and the big tears
gushing from her eyes. In attempting to
enter the house, with fresh resolution on
my tongue, tainted, and fell on the floor.


Upon the return to consciousness. I
foud my wife had drawn me to tho fire,
and was preparing me bed, supposing my
swoon to be the usual effects of ardent
spirits. l sprang to her side, fell on my
knees, and before her and heaven vowed
never to taste another drop of anything in
toxicating. Years have since passed over
me, and my VOW is still unbrokcn.-1nscri
can Messenger.
Year: 1859

They are Passing Awny.-" They are
passing away" Amid the busy scenes of
life we are often made to realize the short
ness OF this existence, by being called to
part with some dear friend. Today VIC
see circle Of friends in perfect health
joyous by the prospect of long life; their
only thought is for this world, aud the
happiness in store for them. But alas {!
their hopes are vain. Tomorrow, death
that silent messenger, enters that happy
circle, and one Of their number, with high
hopes and expectations, is cut down to be
seen upon earth no more. Look upon that
happy family, now seated around the home
fire side; they know not. the meaning of
the words care and sorrow"-will i: ever
be thus? Again we visit them; but now
they gaze in mute dispair upon tue inani-
mate form Of their darling. Death has
visited that family, and taken the flower Of
the household, and the youngest in that
little flock. Surely now they must truly
realize the force of that short sentence
"They are passing away"


Come with me TO the death bed of the
Christian. His family are gathered around
him, and are listening for the last time to
his words of instruction.! Hark! he is
imploring them TO put no value on the
fleeting things Of this world, but place their
trust on high. He too, has passed away,
and as his friends gather around his grave,
and bear those solemn words, Mingle
ashes. and dust with its original dust" they
feel in their inmost souls the solemnity OF
the truth, They are passing away.n
Year: 1859

Persons who are alwaya cheerful and
good humored, arc very useful in the
world; they maintsin peace and happiness,
and spread a thankful temper amongst all
who live around them.


The way to make a tall man short
is to ask him to lend you hundred dol
lars.
Year: 1859

Hov to Win the Tavor of Ladies.-To
win the favor Of ladies, dress and manner
must never be neglected. Women look
more to sense than to beauty, and man
shows his sense, or his want of it, in every
action Of his life. When young man first
finds himself in the company Of the other
sex, be is seldom free from degree of basil,
funess, which makes him more awkward
than ho would otherwise appear, and he
very often errs from real ignorance of what
he should say or do. Though proper
feeling of respect and kindness, and de
sire to he obIiging and agreeable, will al
ways be recognized and appreciated.