{"newspaper_name": "The Washingtonian.", "edition": "01", "page": "p2", "byline": ""}
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ART OF FLoATING.-Any human being who
will have the presence Of mind 10 clasp the
hands behind the back, and turn the face to.
wards the zenith, may float at ease, and in
perfect safety, 10 tolerably still water--ay, and
sleep there, nj matter how long If not Know
ing how to swim, you would escape drowning
when you find yourself in deep water, you have
only to consider yourself an empty pitcher
let your mouth and nose, not the top p TT Of
your heavy head, be the highest part Of you,
and you are safe; but thrust up one Of your
bony hands and down you go-turning the
handle tips over the pitcher. Having had the
happiness to prevent one or two drownings by
this simple instruction, says an exchange, we
publish it. either for the benefit Of those who
love aquatic sports or dread them.