C|f §Mtoima Critene.
ALTOONA, PA.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1860.
partial ara unknown to os, ourrnlolbr adf«r
’ fains kto require payment lnadTance,or*guaranteefrinn
known penons. It is therefore naeleoa for aU rack toeend
■aodrertbemente offering to pay at the end ofthre* or aiz
Winthi Where adrertiMmentanreacaompaoied with 1 the
wtmaj, whether one, fire or ten dollan, we win giro the
ndOerttoerthefaUbanofltofcaahratee. ' .
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Ddrectlaing Asenta, U 9 Naanan (tract, Ne w York, amt
IB SUta (treat, Boaton, ere the Agent* for the Altoona
JVtbwM, and tbs moat Ihflneatial' and largest circulating -
liawapapen in the United State* apd the Canada*. Ihey
at* |o contract for wat onrioweit rotea.
Great Eastern’s Excursion Trip.
As advertized,, the Great Eastern started on
her excursion trip from New York to Cape May
on Monday week, caning with her over 2,000
excursionists. Prom the acoonnt given by the
excursionists of the treatment they received at
ihe band* of the managers of the ship, we think
‘ 'they were moat egregiensly humbugged; and
whenwe oonaider the actions of the New York
ers ip doing all they ' could to -prevent the Great
' Eastern from coming to Philadelphia, and suc
ceeding in their selfish purpose, webavenosym
pathy for-them, but heartily wished them all
" : they received. Either by design or mismanage
ment, the steamer ran about thirty miles out of
her course daring tne night, which necessarily
4 lengthened the journey and the suffering of the
excursionists. A correspondent of the N. Y.
Tribune, writing from Cape May, says, “ without
exception, the excursionists are disgusted and
indignant with the trip and its management
throughout From the moment of starting they
wen made the prey of the most reckless avarice,
and .in no single instance, so far as lam inform
ed, were the simplest rights of the ticket hold
ers regarded.
“ There was no ncsiinmOdation whatever for
baggage in all the ample store rooms of the ship,
-and articles' were left loosely on deck. The
grossest favoritism-was shown in the disposition
of state rooms, and ladies wece the victims of
imposition in regard to them. No definite infer
formation.could be had of anybody, and the re
spohaihiiity was shifted from one to another, an
; til the passenger, in despair, gave himself up
to discomfort A large number of ladies, and
; nearly all the gentlemen, slept or straggled on
rude,mattresses on the decks, in dirt and disor
der, and were exposed to a smart storm of rain,
before tike hoar of waking. Those who bad
- -ktate rooms were crowded together, and suffered
4 froptierrible heat and the great rooking of the
vessel.
“ This morning it waslmpossible, without bri
bery, fodbtaia.water for washing, or the plain
est article of toilet. An effort was made to pro
voke music from Dodworth’s Band for dancing,
but after a few melancholly strains, the musi
cians refused further discourse unless they were
paid twenty-five dollars. A lighted cigar set a
mattress on fire in the middle of the night and
the rigging was endangered. There seemed to
be no disoipline whatever among the officers of
-the ship. The rudder chains broke, and for
‘ nearly half an hour the steamer tab guided by
the engines alone.' The wheels were frequently
;• deserted.
The .restaurant was one grand swindle. It
Was given out, as soon as the people sat down
'to the first supper, that the most necessary arti
cle had inm out, and only heavy fees to the
waiters, after long waiting, produced any food
at all* Brackish water brought, in some cases,
twenty-five cents a glass, and the confusion and
filth were simply revolting.*’
As the New Yorkers are spunky fellows, they
field an indignation meeting on the deck of the
vessel aind adopted a series of bitter resolutions,
. denouncing the excursion as a swindle, and the
. whole arrangement as contemptibly disgraceful,
and advising all who purposed going to Norfolk
and Anapolis fir the ship, to stay at home for
fear of similar treatment. Those who were able
returned to New York, by. way of Philadelphia,
while others stayed oh the island. We pity the
ladies who were in the party, but the men de
served it as a punishment for their selfishness.
Tfie Treaty with Japan.
This interesting document has been published.
Itsprovitions were generally known before tbq.
■ publication. They may fie briefly restated. —
five points of Japan are opened to foreign trade,
‘in wfiiofi Americans may reside, lease ground
anid erect buildings. In -18(12 .Yeddo is to be
opened also, but only for purposes of trade, and
Osoain 18(58. for these 'purposes houses may
jbe hired in those cities, foreigners may take
excursions, not exceeding ten “ri” (a “ri” is
• somewbatless, than two miles;and a half ) from
’ jlhreeof the free cities. Americans shallbeen
titiefltetbe free exercise of thetr religion.—
of the United States is declared
to W the umpire or mediator in any differences
thatpay .arise between Japan and foreign pow
ers. The importation of opium is prohibited..
' Theprovirion that constitutes the President of
the United States the referee on part of Japan
firtmy difficulty she may have with foreign pow-
erswe regard as one of the most signal triumphs
:' ; yet (idJefed in diplomacy. The moral weight
Whiohit gives ts this country in the Orient can
scarcely be ever-estimated.
Student and Schoolmate for August
basbeenonour table for some time, and altho’
'Wehave unintentionally neglected to notice it,
we have not failed to read its well filled pages.
Soyg and girls, if you want a nice little period-
dialogues and declamations
ejpctly suited for yonrschool exhibitions, send
Bobison, Greene & Co., Boston, and get
the Student and Schoolmate.
ggfr BmntU't Dollar Monthly , is improving
witheach number, in allpoints of attractiveness.
As a literary periodical it now ranks equal with
j^those,of higher price. Price $1 per annum.
& HamlS', pablishjsri, Philadelphia.
, BnrmoxoH Fnuu Coiutds.—We desire to
call the attention of those of oar readers, who
hare daughters they wish to educate, to the
•bore institution; We know not whet more
favorable we could say of it than to state that
175 students have been itr attendance during the’
last session. This shows a state of prosperity
not attained by any other institution of thekind,
iir the same length of time, and the cause of it
is easily accounted for—the course of study is
more extensive, the, number in the faculty lar
ger, and the cost of boarding; and tuition as low,
if not lower, than in any similar institation in
the couuntry. $4O pays tor boarding, washing,
light, room rent and use'of forhitnre per term. '
Tuition rates are from $8 to $lB, per term, ac
cording to studies panned. Superior advents-,
gee are offend for acquiring* thorough knowl
edge of the ornamental branches. The location
of the college, and the proverbial healthfolness
of Pif&burg, are much in Its -flavor. The col
lege is under the direction and government of
Bev. I. C. Pershing, In whose-favor it is un
neccessary for us to speak,aa be is well known.
The fall term of this institution will commence
an Wednesday, August 29th, - therefore those
who intend sending their daughters to school
.this winter should be looking out for a place,
and give the claims of the Pittsburgh College s
f favorable consideration. '
£CO.,
• A new Democratic paper,- called tie
Dmdcratte Tut, baa been started at Bloomfield,
Perry County. It does not hoist tie names of
either of the candidates of that party, although
it is said to have been' started in opposition to
the Ferry County Dmwrtst, which supports
The editor and proprietor is J. $
Cooper. Mr. Cooper is well qualified to fill the
editorial chair and will doubtless make the Tat
a good paper. He avows his intention to en
deavor to harmonize, rather than add to the dis
traction of the party. Whether he succeeds or
not can be better told hereafter. '
WSh, J- B. Gross, a noted/ forger, who wae
arrested last winter in Pittsburgh, and token to
Philadelphia and tried for forgery, bat got off
clear —was again arrested some two months
since for a like offence, tried and convicted,
made Ids escape from the tip staff: porters,
on Saturday last, while on the way to conrt
to receive sentence. He could not afterwords
be foupd.
Arraorisa ahd Gbivaiaic. —When Tom Say
ers, came to part with Heenan, he “nearly shed
tears.” It was one of those partings which, os
Lord Byron justly remarks, “press the life out
of young hearts.” Bat lie didn’t cry, and “a
mice is as good as a mile,” Whep these gentle
mpnmet, it was to shed blood, and they did
shed considerable. When they parted they al
most, ahedt&ars. . J
I Nobtb Caeoliha Election.— The returns
firom the State election, in North Carolina, come
in yory slowly, but enough have been received
to show that the Democrats have carried the
State by a somewhat decreased majority. In
1868, Ellis the Democratic candidate bad 10,-
386 majority, this year he will not have over
8,000 or 10,000.
Marks, the Postmaster at New Or
leans, Is reported as a defaulter to the Govern
ment to the amount of over $50,000.
\ People’s Party Club Meeting.
Pursuant to previous notice a number of the
friends of Lincoln, Haariin and Curtin met in
Jaggard’s new Hall, purpose of organi
sing'a People’s Party Club.
The meeting called to order, Ja
cob Good, Esq., was appointed temporary chair
man, and Jos. B. Finley and G. B. Hostetter
appointed Secretaries.
On motion a committee of five on permanent
organization was appointed.
The committee having retired, and no business
offering, on motion, D. J. Neff, Esq., was called
upon and addressed the meeting. When he had
concluded, the committee entered and reported,
the following fist of officers, which was unani
mously accepted!—
. President— Chas. J. Mann.'
Vice President! —C. Jaggard, J. Q. Adlumand
J. H. Dysart.
Corresponding Secretary —Qeo. W. Patton.
Recording Secretary—Joseph R Finley.
Treasurer— J, B. Hileman.
Executive Committee— E. M. Jones, M. T. Dill,
8. F. Barney, Robert Jno. M. Campbell,
Jacob Godd. Geo. B. Ewaon.
\On motion, Resolve%s£saX a committee of
five be appointed to draft Constitution and By-
Laws for the Club. The 'President appointed
Messrs; Patton, MoCrea, Bose, Adlum.and Ous
ter, said committee. '
On motion, Resolved, That when we adjourn
we dp so to meet on next Monday evening.
On motion, Sesolved, That Friday evening be
made the regular evening for the meeting of this
Gluh. It was also farther agreed that on apd
after Monday evening next, bar room be kept
open every evening for the purpose of a Peo
ple's Party Club and Beading Boom.
Oh motion, Saotved, That the proceedings of
Oils meeting be; published in the Bollidaysbarg
BegitUr, Blair Co. Whig t and Altoona Tribune
On motion, adjourned. ' ' i -
C. J. MANN, Pres'U v
J. E. Piklst, Sec'g.
. Mohdat Etshiho, Aug» 6,1860 i
Pursuant to adjournment,. the Fettle’s Party
Club met in Jaggud’s Hall. In the absence! of
the President, J. G. Adlam took the Chair.
A communication from the State Executive
Committee was read and referred to the Execu
tive Committee of the Clnb. '
The Execute committee reported, tbroagb
their chairmen, that they had procured from
Mr. Jaggard the use of this Hall for die
Clab daring the campaign. , fc :
C.. Hoover, Esq.', of Lewistown, being pre
sent, vras called upon to address the Club,
and responded in a few brief bat encouraging
and spirited remarks. ‘ _
Dr. Frank Taylor, of West Chester, being ac
cidentally in the Hall, was called upon for an
address, and responded in a few remarks, full
of force, argument and convincing troths, which
were listened to with attention and received
with applause. ■ ' ; . i
On motion, the Club adjourned to meet bn
Friday evening.
J. 0. ADLUM, Prts't,
J. lain, BeSy. . :v- • =?
Altooim, August s, 1860.
LATEST POLITIOAL ITEKS-
Advices from the friends of Douglas
from alt potions of Virginia present a greater
strength for their candidate than had'been antiv
cipated. He will undoubtedly poll, writes the
fme* 1 Washington correspondent, from twenty
to thirty thousand votes in the State. From
present appearances the strife between the two
wings of the Democracy will throw most of the
Southern States into the hands' of Bell and
Everett. So bitter and Bocompromising has the
feeling become among the leaders,'' that they
openly avow their preference for Befl to the ri
val of their favorite. This, added to the convic
tion that Lincoln and Hamlin will certainly car
ryall the Northern States, except, perhaps, Cali
fornia, and thus be elected by the people, recon
ciles them to. a defeat in the Southern Stales,
out of pore revenge of both factions.
< Mobile Segiater , edited by John
Forsyth, repnbliahes.Gov. Wise’s letter of 1858,.
approving of Douglas and his platform, daring
fais contest with Lincoln for the Senatorship,
and deeply regretting his inability to leave Vir
ghiia long enough to go and help him to stamp
Illinois. The appearance of this very emphatic
indorsement of Douglas just now, is safid to
greatly embarrass Gov. Wise. Rumor has, for
some days, represented him as preparing a la
bored pronnnoiamento in favor of Breckinridge,
but he finds his record an ngly thing to face
tinder such circumstances.
| '-t/SF' Politics in Cambria county is slightly
mixed, neither of the county conventionshaving
given etire satisfaction to their parties. , The
Ehensburg Democrat $ Sentinel still refuses to
hoist the Democratic |ooanty ticket. A. A. Mul
lin, Esq., was nominated for Assembly by the
Opposition county convention. This does not
please some folks, who do not hesitate to say
that the nomination was affected through mis
representation. Aleck denies this. Should mat
ters not be fixed up before the election, “ Mr.
Scattering” will get a large vote in Cambria.
. 10. The Johnstown Tribune, of Saturday
last, says that the Breckinridge Democracy of
this county have resolved to call a County Con
vention to meet at Ehensburg on Monday, the
20th day of August last., to nominate a full
county ticket to'fjhe supported at the next gen
eral election. The delegate election will take
place on the Saturday previous. The Breckin
ridge men announce it to be their settled deter
mination to ‘‘crush out” the Douglas ticket
■ tST" The Tribune thinks that on State poli
ties the opposing Democratic factions will be
united, and that the Republicans will not carry
New York, except by a strong effort The Cen
tral Railroad influence will be brought to bear
against the Lincoln partisans, and the canal in
terests will aid. In despite of the opposing ele
ments, the sage of the Tribune is of opinion that
his friends will be in the ascendant.
A letter has been received in Philadel
phia,'from ex-Governor, David R. Porter, of
Pennsylvania, now in Texas, in which he ex
presses the opinion that Mr. Lincoln, whom he
considers a very excellent man, aside from his
politics, will be elected to the next Presidency.
Texas would have been for Houston as a Union
aid Democratic candidate, but now the State
will probably support Breckinridge.
; B&» “ A Southern paper,” Bays the Louia
villo Journal, “ expresses the confident Relief
that in the event of Mr. Lincoln’s election, no
man will dare to accept office under him in any
Slaveholding State.” We should regret exceed
ingly to see Lincoln elected, but sooner than let
all offices in Loaiqyille remain vacant, we should
take a few of them oursely,es|r-if only to show
wis were not afraid. ;
The Douglas men meeting in
Springfield, Illinois, the other day, and in the
course of the entertainment a new feature was
introduced. About thirty barefooted men rode
about town in a wagon, . displaying a banner on
which was this device, “ The Barefooted Demo
cracy ore for Douglas and Johnson !”
• W. W. Moore, appointed a member of
the Douglas Democratic Committee for Florida,
Writes to the papers that he is for. Bell and Ev
erett, never was a Democrat, and desires .the
fiict to be made known. *> •
IJendell Phillips, it is reported, is pre
paring a speech, which, when finished, will be
delivered, and will annihilate the
Republican party—in-jus opinion.
! S&“ A Lincoln and Hamlin pole, put up 4th
July by some republicans residing in Proms
William county, Virginia, was lost weekgimi
down by an armed hjippu excited VirgiMatfpp
; ISSu Jas. B. of Henry Clay, has
written a letter declaring his intention to sup
port Breckinridge for President.
figy* The Democratic State Central Commit
tee meets at Cresson to-day, (Thursday.) .
, Boiled Alive. —A horrible accident occurred
on the 28th ult., at Freeport, Armstrong county,
by which a man named Frank McCallom lost
his life in the following shocking manner. He
was boiling salt at Mr. James’ works, when, by
some mischance, he was precipitated head fore
most into the cistern of boiling salt water. He
succeeded in crawling out, but there being no
one near to assist him, he unfortunately- fell
back again intp the scolding brine. Notwith
standing this second and terrible mishap, he got
out- without assistance, and walked- home. He
Was actually flayed alive, and after sufierpig un
known tortures, at last found ease in death,
twenty-four hours after the accident; —PitUburg
Chronicle.
\ tSS* An enthusiastic doctor, writing from
Pike’s Peak, advises consumptives to forsake
sea-coasts and watering-places—the common
graveyards of consumptives—-and spend a sea
son among the Bocky Mountains, where they
can get fresh and genuine bear’s flesh, (grease
and al],) which, he says, is better for consump
tion than all the cod liver oil in the world.—
*f. Here, and here alone,” says he, “ we verily
believe this mournfully interesting class of pa
tients will And the long-sougnt-for elixir vita .”
; Deodqht at tbi West, — The drought is now
excessive in most parts of, Missouri and is occa
sioning much damage to the crops in Arkansas.
There serious loss is anticipated, and in some
districts of Missouri, unless rain comes to the
relief of the corn, that crop' will be a good deal
shortened. ; -
i LETTER EBOM NEW TQBe!.
Oarretpondenct of tho Altoona Tribune.
TM Pntux qf VfcUt.—Wht Be Traveler—A Romance of
: Royal low.— The BraUJßuUm Recursion Swindle.—A
(■ Beal Water-Nymph.—A Marriage Arising from the
]Breakers.—fhe Jhshiotts and the Military Shnia.—The
Ftrtian Fever-Charm.—Serious Accidemt, etc. x
I Nxw Toe*, August 6,1860.
;0f course, the Prince of Wales—or Baron Benfrew, m he
foust be called here, to satisfy tbs demands of an absurd ■
etiquette—is the principal inject ’of conversationand an
tfcipatfon /nst now. ; Two or three stories, have got afloat
concerning the reason for his visit to these shores, bat all
ofthemhave been *denied~os they naturally would be,
being somewhat scandalous, > :
' The real focta ate known, however, though the? have
not as yet been published in any ofihe papers, and it has
been the fortune of your correspondent to‘learn the whole
story from one who certainly ought to - know, and whose
nhme is too fomiliar to be public in dignified and responsi
ble connections, to permit of my giving it in this relation.
When the Prince was travelling in Scotland, not long
ago, he. happened to meet with a Miss Craighom, the
daughter gf a middling well-to-do former, living hot many
fodea: Perth., Eeport says that he stopped at her
fo^* ttboso for a glass of water, while hunting one day,
and rifot, as she tendered him the- cup with her own folr
hands, he enamorod oftsr graefons blonde beauty
•ad mntttt deatsaiior at ones a tine and nOmtkesMof
“love at first sight,” »o oftenheard of, spd so rarely seen.
Be this as it may.lt is known that, the Print* mad* many.,
flying and informal visits to Forth, during the last year,
and the Boyal Family bad many longand earnest consul
tations on some subject unknown to “outsiders.” The roost
sacred rule* of the British goremmsttt forbid asdonof the
Boyal blood to wed with a commoner, and whatsreraspect
the. matter was presented in, it was evident that the heir-'
apparent to' the throne of England conld nerer stoop to an
alliancewith a former** daughter. ,
Lots, bowerer,knows no rules nor fows. He laughs at
Coartctlquette, and turns up his nose at theestahUshed
order ofthlngt generally. The Prince was requested tore*,
train fromvisiUng Scotland, -and in consequence lost his
appetite. The gracious Queen was troubled, for she is a
very womanly woman, and her heart bled to see her son
suffering from the wretched conventional customs ofa iklse
order of society. But tp give way in . this affair, would be
to inaugurate a resolution in the whole [System of heredi
tary aristocracy, so she nerred herself up to thepart ofthe
Spartan mother, and bade her son forget the blue eyes and
golden hair of poor little Jennie Craighorn. ■
' Like a dntUhl son, the Prince endeavored to comply with
the Bdyal demand, hot his passion gained the mastery, and
bis health was somewhat impaired! To recuperate bis en
ergies, and give his mind a season of connterezcltements,
this Oenadlan-American sqjourn was devised, and it is not
impossible that some lovely New York belle may efface
forever the image of the bonnie Scotch hurl*. At all
events, there will be some strenuous efforts made, to cap
tivate the handsome young boron, when he arrives in the
metropolis.
As your readers are doubtless already aware, there has
been a perfect howl of execrations! that miserable swindle,
the Orrai Bcutem excursion to Cape May. Everybody is
disgusted with the way in which things were dons—or
rather left undone—and it. is probable that the directors
will be prosecuted for using a foreign vessel in the coasting
strode, selling liquors on board, etc, without a license. The
'Wily good thing I have heard of, as growing out of the
trip, is a projected marriage, that will produce considera
ble excitement iu fashionable and artistic circles. A cer
tain well-known artist, who has for some time been con
nected with one of onr illustrated papers, and whose talent
haggiined him some celebrity, was among tho excursion
ist‘Who first landed at Cspe May. Quite a number of those
who went ashore, indulged in a plunge amid tha breakers,
and this gentleman Joined them, to revivify himself after
the trials and sufferings of the night on board. Unfortu
nately he was not on adept in the art of swimming, and
having ventured too for' ont into the surf, became exhaus
ted. Ue was ip the most imminent danger of drowning,
and everybody seemed incapable of rendering him any as
sistance, when a lady, whose scarlet bathing-dress and.da
ring behavior in the water had attracted mnch attention,
darted out through tho mighty waves, seized the drowning
man by the collar of Ida flannel shirt, and conveyed him
safely to laud amid the deafening cheers of those who wit
nessed the feat.
This bravo and noble girl is a member of an excellent
family, belonging to what is called the “ best society” of
New York. She has learned to swim perfectly at her
father’s country-seat, on the Hudson, and many old water
ing-place habitues will remember her extraordinary skill
and self-possession in the sport of surf-bathing. The ac
quaintance between her and the artist, thus romantically
begun, prospered well on the passage home, and tbs gos
sips say that tho parents of the young lady have already
been successfully consulted concerning a speedy nnion of
talent and beanty in the way of a marriage a-Ut-mode.
The military excitement produced by tho >isita of several
crack companies to New York from other cities, is still
blazing, and the State Militia will doubtless receive large
additions therefrom. Two or three Zouave companies are
being organized, and even the fair ones ore not exempt
from the gsneral mania. This fact they evince by wearing
a pretty basque or jacket, called Hie freL
cause it bears no whatever to any ganfc«pl
worn by that corps. ’-vSSS
This Jacket is made of almost any material, and always
profusely trimmed. Those of cloth, or other heavy fabrics,
may be trimmed with rich braid and buttons to any ex
tent, os too mnch ornamentation is impossible-for the fash
ion. I have even seen gold aud silver braid ou some, which
gave tho weavers an exceedingly martial, vivandiert sort of
air. It remains to be seen whether the modistes will per
mit the carrying of mnskets by the ladies, or not, in cgjjtej,
to keep up this odd military tendency of the fashionsJ?S.&»
The latest advices from Paris, on the dress question, w
nonnee that white and violet, or white and lilac, are the
colors now most in vogue. Dresses of a small plaid, or
check, in these colors, with the flounces ent bias, and trim
med with ruencs of violet ribbon, are very popular and
very beautiful.
The Fall bonnet has already been planned, and will be
finite pretty. As with rubes, the new'colors will predomi
nate. The shopo is a modification of the large, flaring bat,
that nobody would we«r r hirt is not so small as that of two
years ago. It iff, in fact, a sensible medium size, just large
enough to cover the top of tho head properly, without
looking cumbersome. Large trimmings of straw, grasses,
bright flowers, and leaves, etc., will bCßjttch used.
- As an over-garment, the Arab-nlahlm' is now- tho rage,
and will probably remain in faahioirtil Paring. For Sum
mer, it is made of light textures, in qniet, cool colors,-
pearl-grays and the like, trimmed with ball-tassels of the
same color, and bound either with plain ribbon of a decided
tint, or with wide niches of such ribbon. Thus made it ’is
a graceful, simple, and pretty cloak, which becomes almost
all wearers.
My attention has called by a' distinguished
medical friend to a for the cure of Fever and
ague, which seems to hew sufficient importance Ufjustify
me in directing your special attention to it. If it were an
article of the character of the thousand-and-ono flash speci
fics advertised in the newspapers, I should pass.it by in si
lence. But as lam assured, on the most competent au
thority, that it is a very valuable addition to the materia*
medica, you will allow mo in a few words describe it.
The somewhat oriental name of the article is tho “Per
sian Fever Charm. ’ As the name implies, it is not some
thing to tales hut something to wear; in fact it is a tfaii of
Amulet, to be wom next to the body, Stad its efficacy is
owing to the of which it is composed, and
which, operating agupsftly on the surface of the skin, dif
fuse a gentle heat throughout tho system, and thus pre
vent the chill, or drive it away, as the case may be.
like many of the most valuable discoveries in tee medi
cal world, this simple but effective Fever-cure comes from
> the East, where it has been in use for hundreds of years,
3and where it has been found almost infallible. 1 t iff well
knoyrn that tec Orientals have a very natural disgust for
all nauseous compounds colled not only because
they are so disagreeable to take, but because they are so
Ineffectual and so injurious to tho system. Hence their
fondness for simple external remedies, for which they have
always been famous, and of which none is more simple or
efficacious than tee one hnder notice. The history of hoar
it was discovered by a well-known American traveller, who
was himself cured by it, is so romantic, jthat If I cad get
him to consent to tee use of his naipo (which is of it|plf an
authority), I-may send it to yon in some future letter.—
Meanwhile I commend the whole subject to your attention;
for so many constitutions have been ruined, and so many
Uvea sacrificed hy quinine (the usual specific for Fever and
Ague), that anything in tee way of a substitute demands
the most careful consideration. It iff not impossible that in
respect to the “ Pffasux Fetkk Chabm,” I may be able to
send yon, in a few weeks, a Report upon it from the New
Fork Academy of Medicifib, vthich I am told has it under
consideration.
i A singular instance of the .perfection to which training
may bring the human, body, occurred the other night at
Nixpnis Circus.- Thomas Hanlon, the celebrated acrobat,
While performing some wonderful feats upon a sort of lad
der, suspended near the. top of the arch 1 over the stage,
missed hfs hold an.d fell from a height of forty-five
The sound of the foil was' tremendous, and a alight shud
dering shriek arose from everybody in the house, as it was
believed for a moment, of course, that he Was dashed to
pieces. He rose, however, with assistance, and bowing to
the audience, wfthdrew amid thunders of applause and
cheering. On examination by a physician, it was found
that be had managed his allighting with such consummate
•kill that hfo fojnrfos Were only of a very slight nature!,
and would not prevent'hfo reappearance in a tew days
The presence of mind and knowledge that enables a man
to keep kw foot under, him while foiling forty-five feet
through the air, with a hard stage below, are «nm«tMn e
marvellous, and worthy of record as an illustration of how
for gyninaatio perfection may be carried. It would not be
wy safo, though, to repeat the experiment many times.
The weather is exceedingly pleasant,' just now, hot town
is rather dull, owing to the aeaside exodus that everybody
htdulges to at this perfod—at all events, everybody except
. fAßcwnsj,
IJ3TTSBIPBOIC MILADBLPHIA.
Omipendsnct th* Altoma TXbwt.
PatUDurau, August 6th, 1860.
Ufc is agreatcity presents a wide field for the study of
the philosopher and the philanthropist.
custom, types of character and modes of thlnk
log aresovaried and so different from those of the rural
districts, Oat any one the; least observant may find con
stant themes for'lnteresting contemplation. Apart from
the Intimacy that is the result of business intercourse,
there seems to bo hot little fraternal feeling existing be
tween the city and country.
Petty Jealousies, always the result of sectional difference*
hare Influenced, and do still the legislation of th* State in
such a way that it ispretty generally belie red that antago
nism must necessarily exist between tha clty and Stated—
These influendjg'havs placed tba two in a state of isola
tion. Hence, Sanner*, enstomsaad tastes will of necessity
reflect the character of the localities to which they are p*i
euliar. Her* are more than half a million of human be
ings confined within an area not much larger than one of
yonr Ainas,engaged in eyery spseta* of traffic and
prise, punning every conceivable branch of mechanical
industry, as well as the more intricate manipulations of
artistic skill. 1
Whflenmny thousands contrlbuts to the general wealth
by the numberless appliances of .productive tndnstry, theca
are thousands who contribute nothing to the srauts of so
ciety, but prosper In exact ratio with the misfortune* of
others. They constltntsT the great non-producing class,
.Which somehow contrived bo get ths lion’s share of what is
produced. It is only in clUs* thatthis clam can be seen in
allltaarrogaacojalTfeetingiaikeaU interests, associations,
habits, tastm and character. It presides in all the pomp of
regal dignity over tbs deliberations of tbs Stock Exchange;
it has erected d shrine at iwhichPsshlon receives 1U Inspi
ration ;lt fattens in exorbttant“ shaves” wrung from the
victims of misfortune; it ia the patron deity in ear courts
of justice, and revels in litigation, and U base tected a stan
dard, to which industry, nsefiduess and virtue itself are too
often sacrificed. This latbatrue secret of venal legisla
tion, bank defalcations, ftney stock jobbing, and the con
stant increase of extravagance in domestic arrangements,
and the blighting effects of voluptuous pleasures.
Herein lies tbs distinction between city and country life.
Country society baa an individuality about it which cannot
exist in cities, where the tddividnal' is merged in the uaas-
Uke the individual soldier Is lost in the combinations of a
prodigious army. - -
It it) intereating to taka a position In ono of our moot fre
quented thoroughfares tod watch the never-ceaelng tides
of Ratios* humanity, oa they pat* to and fro before yon.—
There is variety in monotony and vice versa. Every varie
ty of form, feature and cpslame, paaees before your vision
like the ever-varying changes in the kaleidoscope. Every
one seemingly bent on distinct and separate objects, yet all
more or lest united in the'great struggle of life. The mil
lionaire struts by the skte of the beggar; the elastic and
buoyant vigor-of youth Jostles the decrepitude of age; the
haughty belle in laces and. brocade brushes the tatters Of
of the children of poverty; the denizens of the purlieus of
vice and degradation commingle with the merchant princes
and their children; in short the moans and extremes, tod
all the intermediate graded of character and condition that
combine to ooastitato tills hybrid o t hu
manity, are here represented, and where, os In a mirror are
reflected the peculiarities and component elements of city
life. Bat a truce to moralizing.
Quite a furore has been created here by the late visit of
the Chicago Zouaves. Military men here had been wrought’
up to-a high pitch of excitement previous to their arrival
by the glowing accounts, of the excellence of their disci
pline and drill, and a universal desire was felt to witness
the singular evolutions Of African tactics. Thousands were
at the wharf to witness:! their landing, and so eager were
all to get a near vievrof thoir marching that it repaired
the utmost exertions of oyer a hundred policemen to keep
£thc crowd from obstructing the march. They gave exhibi
tion drills at Falrmount Bark, Point Breeze and the' Acad
emy of Music, which were witnessed by thousands of spec
tators, who are unanimous in the opinion that the drill,
discipline and espritdu corps are perfect. I cannot give a
description of the singular Zouave drill. It however occu
pied nearly three hoars, and combined about five hundred
: those of felling,'loading while down, leaping
forward and firing, rallyfpg on the centre from the flanks,
and on the flanks from fbo centre, in squads of four as
Skirmishers, and rallying to repel cavalry, Ac., are; tho moet
remarkable. Their uniform'consists of loose TedJrousers,
bine frock coat, and cloth: cap edged with red. It has no ,
wadding or stiffness of any kind, neither- creating unneces
sary warmth nor impeding the march and evolutions—
hence, a drill of three boars did not fatigue nor cause them
to perspire us profusely as ordinary soldiers' do on a slow
march. Long may they Wave.
The political leaders aye marshalling their battalions lor
the great fight in November. The wavering are exhorted
to stand by their colors, and the drum majors of the differ
ent parties are out constantly beating up recruits. Chicken
cocks, bells, and old rails ore tho symbols to distinguish
the parties in this triangular or rectangular fight. It is no
struggle of principle agafut principle, but a. system of can
ning manoeuvre to outflank and outgeneral'each, other. I
apprehend that when the battle Is over there will be but
few wounded, and bat a barren victory to rejoice over by
the party tbat shall be iff possession of the White House.
WILHELM.
[Communicated.]
iSxssns. Editoes :—On: Wednesday last, the first of Au
gust, my dog “ Tarry” lost his life In a manner peculiarly
painful and distressing. 'lie was in front of the Logan
House, onbisown ground, In the act of ‘ punishing’ two dogs
of grcatly superior .eixofor trqmassing on bis demesne,
when an inhuman colored wretcuon horseback rode over
him; apparently by design'and forcing of the horse—fin: the
noble ins t inct of the horse seemed to incline him, lu equine
respect tor the dog’s pluck, if nothing e|se,\to shy off and
avoid the eatastropfie; out impelled by the human thapt
that bestrode hint,' he capieln -toll Career upon the group
of dogs, and an iron; sbod-hoof struck poor “Tarry,”
breaking several ofhls ribs. He ran away with* howl of
pain which went with a pang to the heart of every looker
on. That was his last battle—last but one, hia final strug
gle with that grim, Unseen foe, far more relentless and ter
rible than hundred-headed Corberees. It came soon.' After
lingering ten hours Jn extreme misery, he looked up at me
with one last pitifnl, pleading look, which spoke more than
words—then a spasm shook his body, he stared wildly,
moaned faintly, .his eye closed, and I —be was coldt ■ He was
a Scotch terrier, imported l to this country when quite
young. He wait original)y taken to Pittsburgh, where he
was brought up under American Institutions, and in due
tijne, having renounced: forever all allegiance to any for
eign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, was
naturalized, and identified, himself-with tbs Democratic
party to. which be has always faithfully adhered; more
faithful than some others, wh'o nuke greater pretensions.
He came to Altoona in theftear 18—, and has resided here
ever since. He was eight wars old at the time ofhls death,
in the prime of his days aSd the vigor of his nscfttlaosa—-
As a ratcatcher bo was unsurpassed. No rat could remain
a moment in his territories with his knowledge, add if any -
presumptuous shave-tail should steal in by the underground
railroad, he was not long in finding him ont; and woe to
the unlucky'wretch when found out—“ Tarry” never gave
quartets. He made a contract with his master to wage in
discriminate and’exterminating war against those thieving
barbarians of the outside court try, and he ratified it, with
ft vengeance. These invaders 1 from Norway have been
known, at times, literally to swarm upon his territories,
wheq he was engaged with foreign affairs; but no sooner
would he return than he, would spring upon them in the
fetal hour of their gorged fullness, and craupch, tear, gnaw,
Jerk, shake, throttle and rout them, till the field would be
1 grey with the slain. Nor did he spore any luckless hog,;
strange dog, puppy orhound, largo or small, of high or
low degree, or any cow/found trespassing, bnt chastised
them. air with becoming severity. Ho was ever on the
alert/aud executed bis plans with amazing rapidity. '
He possessed social qualities in an eminent degree, with
out being obtrusive, or rudely familiar, which made him
a general favorite.
The loss of no mere unintelligent creature seems so to
touch the heart as the= loss of a favorite faithfot dog;
one that has been your constant attendant, the companion
your lonely hours, and your gayer moods, that seems to
understand you when you speak, to answer bis name, to
■droop when you are sad, and leap with joy when yon are
gfed, seemingly almost designed for a human companion,
capable of education far above the common level of the
brute creation, displaying something so like intelligence
that no other word will express It, having more traits in
sympathy with man than other creatures, seeming, some
way or other, so intimately associated with man’s fate, as
by-his dismal and mournful bowls to givo premonitions of
approaching disaster. It is said that Napoleon, after ono
of his great victories, wandering over thofleld covered with
wounded and slain, maintained a.cold and impassable coun
tenance, until he saw a dog watching by his dead master,
bithful, even after death—when he burst into tears. Tho
fettbfulness and constancy of tho dog have been the theme
of praise in all ages; many instances thereof have been
related. Unlike human, friendship hia affection is proof
against neglect, unkindness and abuse, true to the last
yes, almost following you beyond the grave. Oh 1 how
hollow and fickle in comparison arc human attachments—
broken often by a word, torn by divergent interests, obli
terated by time, distance and change, fading before tho
world’s reproach, withering and dyiug before the first
breath of misfortune. Then let the mockery of grief, un
der tho mask of affection, follow the pompous pageant
when the powerful of earth is carried to his narrow bouse.
“ They who loathed his life may gild his grave.,’
, * truer grief, I mourn the loss of one of the most
fejfhftil creatures that ever {breathed —open and honest as
the day. under whose rough, shaggy exterior was a heart,
ever kind, gentle and true, that never deceived me—never
betrayed me. Such being the bitterness of my sorrow, I
can hardly deem that sin irreverent sentiment of Willis,
that there ought to b* seme "outer vsstlbuW' of Heaven
for the fslthfal deg. p. M.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Dr. Eaton’s Inftmtile Cordial*
It must bo obvious to every ottentiva ptnon tilt
first disease of infants arise chiefly from th* bowela*
this connection we know of a medicine which eaab.* ,W **
upon with perfect confidence In all InfeutU* am
whatever their nature may be. W* speak of Dr
Infhntile Cordial. It contains no opiate of aav Vi
paregoric, and relieves the suffering* 0 f Qj ~ te>
magic. Mothers! by all mean* try thlj-~e Tea tr If
remedies have felled. 300 the advertisement in * ° th<r
column of Messrs. Church A Dupont, Drup s ut. w? h,t
who are the sole proprietors, and also sot* uL Totk »
the world-renowned “Da. Br.o.vsox’a Btooa rooan ° f ***
is a preparation for the relief of all eomplalnuatkiij
deficiencies of th* blood, from whatever causes sw* 0l
end** may proceed. It ie without exceptJoaX^ l '
etrengthenlug coidial any invalid could take,**! #HI * t
mediately absorbed by th* blood without h*,!*, ‘ ,iov
through the process of digestion ; and u blood
the human body, by nourishing and product, a , * of
restores to perfect health those even who inn ***
ing for years, Ws consider the above t w#
decidedly the beet of their kind offered ta
Chromelv. yueiec, C. £, W. See advent „■ WbU *~-
Por sals by A. Bomb, Altoona.
A Great Medicine forEemaie» r
part momentary activity to it
vigor to the musefe*; bnt this reUeth** ****
a depression and promts** greater ibaTbl&Ttft
repeated attempt* of invalids to build themscWm^*
these felm remedies, have finally ended in destroy^
mu* vital orginatlon was left. But in using
aaopd* Btotnr you willflnd no such disastrous
It a purely vegetable compound, prepared on strictly*-;
Me principles, after ths manner of the celebrated BoUsm
Dndw ltelnfio MM sc eCT *
muscle receives new strength and vlgor.appmitoendt.
wtorn, and finally, psArf hsuth. B*s aAnSseaest^
colnmn, Ul ur
Persons afflicted with the lever and Agasfeo.u
not spare either Urns, trouble or expense, to
Hostetler’s Celebrated Bitters, whose beuafleeat
upon the human system baa bean eWarly proved to tw
who have been stricken down In a short space of Qms b,
this dreadfol cures, whoae cheeks are wan wdaeana J
whose nights are tleepleasand restless, and whoreem*!
dim and sunken, with, death staring them la ths fee. tij
compound must prove attesting; snatching '
Wire from the very mouth of the grave. Non, CM k “
its tone value until they have tested it. When aU
have felled, these Bitters have restored tha'mflkten to otk
tine health. Their popularity in an the Werteta «.j
Southern parts should introduce them to ail f.miiu,
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, everywhere
BS-'Seo advertisement in another column.
IMPQETAET TO FEMALES,
BE. CHEEaEM AN’S PILLS.
The combination of ingredients in these puis Ul a, rt .
suit of a long and axtenaiva practice. They M # ad to
their operation, and certain in correcting all IrmaUrittH
Painfnl Menstruations. removing all obstrccUcat, ahithu
from cold pi otherwise headache, pain in ifoMfe juliiiu
tlon of the heart, whites, all nervous afisettaSkyitfifc)
fetlgue, pain In the bock and limbs, Ac, distorted
which arise from interruption of nature.
MB. OHEESEMAN’B PILLS
was the commencement of a new era in 1 tbs trutasoi,(
those Irregularities and obstructions which hsvecomliuid
ao many thousands of the young, the bsaatifeL tad thi tn.
loved to a premature grave. Mu female cahinJoj
health unless the is regular, and whenever an obatructiea
takes place the general health begins to decline.
DB. CHEESEMAN’S -PILL3
ere the uoet effectual remedy over known for all complaint
peculiar to fimaltt. To all classes they are larajnsbls, n
dueing, with certainty, periodical regularity. Thtj in
known to thousands, who have used them at dtffen&t ft
riods, throughout the country, having the sanction ofeja*
of the most eminent Physicians in America.
EtpKeU direction t, stating when, and when OuysMA
not be used, with.each iVics Ons Dollar h«A
Box, containing 40 Pdlt.
A valuable Pamphlet, to be -had free, of the Agsnti.-
PUIa tent by mao, promptly, by enclosing price to the dm
eral Agent. Sold by Druggists generally, i
K. B. HETCHINGS, Qimn ienr,
M Broadway. New York,
Sold In Altoona by Q. W. Ke«kr; in UoUidavibarg fcr
Geo. A. Jacobs. x , (Dec. t, 18i».-ly.
INPECTINE.
THE PEESIAN PEVEE CHARM,
For the prevention end core of ih*r and Agiu and Bi
tons liven. This wonderful remedy was brought W thi
knowledge of the present proprietors by s friend who tu
been a great traveUeriu Persia and IheHoly bud.
While going down the river Euphrates, he txperisaecdt
severe attack ot Fever and Ague. On discovering lib au
dition, one of the Boatmen took from bis person an Ank
let, saying, “ Wear Mi and no- Ftrtr will touch you." Al
though incredulous as to Its virtues, ba complied, md a
portended immediate relief, and his since always baud k
an effectual protection from all malarious complsiuti.
\ . On farther investigation he found that the bostsun ittri
bated to it miraculous powers, and said that .it could col;
be obtsined'ftom the Priests |f tho Sun. Somethin.situ
wards, the gentleman in conversing with a Priest obtnintJ
frotnbim the secret of Us preparation, and ucsttninsi
wherethe medicinal herbs, were found, of which it vu
compounded!' Tho wonderful virtues of this article ten
induced a fnli belief in tire minds of the n»tlr«cto\tte at
raculons healing powers ot their Priests.
Since his return to America, it has bean tried with tte
happiest effect by several ladies and gentlemen of high
character, who have given It the most unqualified prebc.-
Thls remedy having been a specific in Persia for bondndi
of years, for the prevention and cure of,Parer and Ague,
and Bilious Fevers—is now Offered to the American peopb
. It will be sent by mail, prepaid. With full direction! fcr
rue, on receipt of one dollar.
Principal Depot and Hannfectory, 188 Main St, Site'
mond, Va. Branch Office, Bank of Commerce Building,
Now Tork. Address JOHN WU.COI A CO-
I June 28,1800.-ly,
03U“ Ok iHAf tax SEW of an innocent sheep stesld
made into parchment, and written on to tbs reining ef»
man!” qnotb Shakspitare. Ho might also bare deplored
the ruining of men’s forms by the uncouth manner 1»
which some ungracious tailors bntcbsr np the cloth «n*J*
from, the wool grown v by these same hsrmlees sheep- *
see the perfection of the art of worklag up cloth
and well, and so os to set off to the btst ndtsntng*
forms of Its wearere, call at th# Brown Store G o *"**
Hall of BoekbiUA: Wilson,' Nos. 803 and 60a Cheetnnt
above. Sixth, Phila. and examine their stock of gnr®*"
for gcntlsmert and youths. ,
MBS. WnffSleOW,
An experienced and female physician, bus » eoetnai
Syrup' for. children teething, which greatly fncllU»lee
process of teething,, jby sotenlng the gums, reducing
flammation—will allay all pain, and Is sure to regnUte
bowels. ' Depend upon it, mother*, it will gits tret WT*
selves,; and relief and health to your infenfe Wf
safe in all caste. See advertisement In anofeer colnas-
H P. CONRAD, M. D., d
• • Re*pectftiUy offer*
xerviceg to the citizens of Altoona and >i<n
Rail road street, two doors east of the Red iwn
ho may bo consulted at all hours, except
ally engaged. IT™ _—
ri A UTIONT— ALL PERSONS
vV hereby notified not to purchase or tb**’
kegs with the stamp of the ALTOONA BB£J “?« gold
on, as such kegs never hare been and o***?, will
from the Brewery. All kegs contalngine “r" nroC rii((t*
be claimed and taken, wherever found, by toe P IU »
BE. ROYER, M. D.,
• Offers his professional service* to w
Altoona and vicinity, ».
The beet of reference* can b*
Office at residence on Branch street, **« "STJ-ly*
doors above Conrad’s Store. ' ■“?- ~ J "
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