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The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

THE TOMB OF FRANxLrN.--A dilap.dated dark
slab of stone, at the southwest corner of Fifth and
Arch streets, Philadelphia. marks Cor did few
years ago., the spot where rest the remains of Ben
jamin and Deborah Franklin, but you cannot see
their grave read the inscription without scaling
high brick wall in violation of the law or secur-
ing good opportunity and the favor of the SEXTON
each of which is said to be attended with difficulty
So well hidden is this grave and little frequented
that we have known many native Phiadelp phians.
of mems and wOmen's estate, who could not direct
one to the locality where it may be found. Yet
Franklin was man whose equal is not the product
of every century patriot whom his country should
forever revere; philosopher whose name will live
so long science shall endure; and the wife of his
heart was to him more than the woman always
proves to the husband of her love- companion,
counsellor, and sef-sacri6cing friend They should
forever repose beneath the old gray stone that
canopies their bed-a monument beautiful in its
appropriate simplicity but around them should be
constructed a beautiful iron fence, through which
might behold their quiet abode, and the choicest
Of flowers and evergreens should richly adorn it.
Tribune.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

JAMES BUCHANAN ouf new Minister to the Court
OF St James, is still bachelor. But few perhaps,
know the cause which has led this distinguished
and gifted man to remain so long in state Of single
blessedness The story is briefly told In his early
manhood, ne paid his addresses to beautiful lady of
his native city of Lancaster. (Pa) Each became
deeply enamorcd, and they were engaged. On n
given evening, she requested his company to party
at friends. which he declined on the plea of bus.
ness engagements. Circumstances rendering it ne
cessary, he, late in the evening, gallanted a Young
lady to her home, and on the Way--they met Nor.
titled and chagrincd at what she deemed unfatbful
ness and descrtion and imagining the worst she
lett the city early in the morning. and returned--a
corpse Such is the sad story of his carly love, nor
can the high places of trust and distinction make
him forget. nor the wreaths of honor that cncrcle
lost
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

a London paper brings to mind the following
curious condolences Or the 18th of June,
1918, the English and French were engaged in
desperate conflict ut Waterloo. On the same day
OF the same month, in 1858, the English and
French fleets were at anchor off the Dardanelles,
engaged IN a common cause. On the 18th of June
ls07' Napoleon conquered the troops of Alexander
OF Russia ut Friedland, and the two monarchs at
the subsequent interview ut Tilsit took counsel as
to whether, together they could not humble the
naval power of England Eorty-six years later
day for day the navies Of England and France are
united to resist the enrroachments fthe Muscovic-
The brother Of ofAlexander and the nephew of Ma
poleon do not act in concert, but in hostility
mat half century, however should produce such
changes Is not surprising but the coincidence of
dates is striking
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

BAcHELoRIsM UNNATuRAL.-Alen may say what
they will. but we know that there can never be IL
Paradise without some daughter Of I've within it :;
and home is only place to eat and drink, and sit
and sleep in without the haowiug charms of IL
woman's presence. Men may say what they will
about the jovial freedom of their Liberty Halls but
many weary. joyless hour passes within them ;
many discUntcned, pccvish snarng feeling is
experienced, many IA vacuem of heart and thought
many comforlcss rainy day many long winter
evening, when the ticking OF the clock is the only
sound, and that does but echo like the knell of de-
parted moments that might have been joyous if
spent in cheerful companonship And then, for
the lonely old bachelor to come into his dwelling
wet and weary. without creature to welcome him
with either word or Il smile, a single gleam OF
pleasure, to brighten the place nobody to consult
his taste and his comfort, nobody to prattlc to him,
to tell him the gossip of the nelghborhood, and to
link his sympathies and his interests with surround
ing people: nobody to nurse him if he is sick, to
console him if he be sorrowfu; and then, as time
creeps and age overtakes him. to hear no joyful
prattler near him, dimplesmiling girls, stall
wart hopeful boys, in whose youth and enjoyment
he might be young and happy again; and at last
to leave none behind to lament hm-heigho Ma
ure will not suffer her laws to he violated with I'M
punity. and nature never designed that men should
be old bachelors
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

iHE FORCE OIL LovE.--A marriage was celebra-
tea a few days ago in the Church of the Rue St.
Antoine, Paris. and in the course of the ceremony
young woman of great beauty. who had been OBJ
served pale and agitated in the body of the church.
was selzed with commissions Assistance was af-
toried her, and when she recovered the ceremony
had terminated and the wedding party had Quilted
the church. She Immediately ran after them, and
attempted to throw herself beneath the wheels of
the carriage containing the newly married pair.
but was prevented On this she flew into violent
passion against the persons who held her. and con-
Quoted herself so violently that she had to be put
into place of safety. Inquiries having been made
respecting her. it was ascerrained that she was the
mistress OF the man who had married, and that he
had sworn repeatedly never to marry any cne but
her Having learned that this marriage was fixed
on, she became desperate, and resolved to create
scandal
After being locked up some time change came
over her and bursting into tears, she spoke Of her
althess lover with great tenderness and said that
she would die to his happiness She was con-
veyed to the hospital She became seriously ILL.,,
ana, although every attention was paid to her. she
died on Saturday.
A case of somewhat similar kind has also to be
related "A cabinet maker, living in the Nlaras.
became passionately attached to female who.
however, declined to marry him, because he was
not possessed Of sufficient fortune. This refusal
gave him such strong desire Of being wealthy.
that his mind was affected in this state he fanc-
cd he had suddenly become millionaire and that
every piece Of paper which fell into his hands was
Il bank note On Sunday, he went into IL restau-
rant and ordered a comfortable dinner. When the
waiter presented the bill he produced the prospectus
OF writing master, which had been given hm in
the street and representing that it was 5OOf
note, wanted change for it. The waiter had him
conveyed to the Commssary of Police. There it
was ascertained beyond doubt that he was mad,
and he was sent to the prefecture Gahgnan.'s
Messenger, Paris.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

sprighy, pretty little fairy, named Fanny, in the
habit OF being much with strangercspeciay gentlemen
and had caught many Of hercaht words While dress
ing her do she would say" Come. Miss Dolly YOU
know You are one OF the upper ten, and You behave
like lady Hyou don't give you dose of 'old Rio
or maybe worse than that, htte cightyfnirs. Now.
be quet TIL sprinkle you with some go-long to make
you 'prcsentable. ,"
And then marching down to the paror with her doll in
her arms Qi was at PGbc house) she up a very
porty, mddlt aged gent who in all his consequence
on the seta and looking at him few moments inquired
very c9olly " say sir doat you think you're p,ap
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

A LOVE ScEHE.--Oycrhcard and Ihonographical-
iy reported by ihreIcrick Ihincphun.--" ihairest
of the phair, sighed the lover, phansy my phccl-
ings, when phorcsee the phcarful consequences Of
our phleeing from your phathers phamily. Phew
pheows could have phaccd the music with as much
phortltude as have and, as phicke fortune phaiIs
to smile on our loves, | phind must phorcgo the
pleasure of becoming your husband phaircst
Phrances pharewell phoreycr" Hold lhrankn
hold screamed PhranceJ, =" will pho!low you
phorever. But fhrankhn had phlcd, and fhran-
ces phaintcd.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

SPIRIT RApPINGs.-''l say. Bill did you ever see
tables move by the aid of spirits from the spirit
world :"
No Sam but saw stool move and it came
towards me with Il lush'
Were you not little lrghtencd.'
Yes but lodged it
''Who made it move. Bill o.
why. my own sweetheart she throwed it at
me because | made fun of the way She puts her
hair up in papers"
40. get out Bill, you are ignorant of the sci
cnce of wolds-! mean spiritual doings'
"Well, lfyoud been there, you'd a thought
there was both spirit and knocking in the move
mcnt
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

STROKE OF VITA stroke of wit, accompanied
who was engaged shortly to be married The in
tended bridegroom, perceiving her talking for IL
considerable time, and with much apparent pleas
ure, to another gentleman, said to her. = will be
revenged of your infdety and show the letters
which you have written to me-" Do said the
lady, " have nothing to blush for, cxcep the d.
recttonn
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

We understand, says the Times and Transcript
of Monday last, that the Board of U. S Land Com
missoners will be unable to hear any more cases
until those already argued and submitted number
ing nearly two hundred shall be disposed Of One
Commissioners is constantly employed in taking tes-
timony in the form of depositions- most labor
ious and tresomc species of business connected with
the Board.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

INTERESTING TO QUARTZ MINERs.--An interest
ing experiment was tried last week. says the State
Jo""al by one Of the mining companies near ANA
dore, on the refuse sand from their shaking tables
The weight of sand used was three tons, selected
without reference to quality and such as lay nearest
the works; this was put into three arlstras and
kept III action about week at this time it was run
down and the amalgam taking out which when re-
torted yielded the sum of S2j5. or at the rate Of
so per ton. The original ore from this mine has
yielded for some time about fifty dollars per ton. by
the shaking table, showing an immense loss by the
present imperfect method Of operating on the ores
of gold
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26


We have been questioning our devil upon geog
raphy, and we think he is improving Hear him
D., what is geography
Geography is description of the earths upper
crust generally found in book stores and school
houses
How is the surface of the earth divided 2
by earthquakes, railroads and canals
Good. Is there more water than land upon the
earth 2
Yes
How is it called 2
Oceans seas, rivers, mud-puddles, coffee and
rane gas
With what is the ocean inhabited q
With sharks, busted up steamboats, mermaids
and oysters
With what is the land inhabited q
with caravans, porter houses, lawyers, loafers
editors and dandies'
DO ships sail on the oceans
Sometimes, and they become sinking fund, and
sail under.
What is an island .
An island is place where people don't like to
live; for instance Blackwells Island, Dead Mans
island and Jerry sell6nery-go island
What is a cape?
AN article worn by fremen. ladies, and some
times found running into the sea-
What is a river
"A railroad for steam jugs and lumber RATS
Who are the happiest people on the earth
Actors i'll hard luck. and Fejee missionaries
Who are the most miserable p
Debtors boarding house keepers, brokers and
editors
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

DE3s- A story is going the rounds, Of a party Of
young ladies who were caught in a shower and had
the color washed from their cheeks. lady at our
elbow thinks the color in some of the gcntlemen's
cheeks will not be washed out with water at pres
cnt.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

have bruuS"t yuu this blll until am sick and
tired OF it,, said collector to debtor upon whom
he had called at least forty times
You are eh !' coolly replied the debtor.
Yes, am y was the response
Well then, you had better not present it again.
There will be two Of us pleased if you do not for
to tell the truth, I'm sick and tired of seeing that
Identical bill myself"
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

NOTHING BRIrIsH.-A Yankee boastins an in
veterate hatred of every thing British is living in
neighboring city, with IL colonist family He
takes every opportunity to have slap at brother
Bull, and the colonist does what he can to defend
the venerable gentleman.
You are arguing" said the colonlst, " against
your ancestors
NO I'm not
Who was your father y
"A Yankee"
"Who were your forcfathers ~
Yankees
"Who were Adam and Eve!
Yankees, by thunder =
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

Mrs. Partington, says, after disiolvmg the mat
ter over and over in her mind, she has come TO tho
conclusion TO seek out some quiet country retreat
in order to provade the expressive heat of the sea-
son, and to hereafter lead more dysentarv life,
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

NANDERBuTs lACHT.--The Government. it is
stated, contcmpiatcs purchasing Nanderbilts steam
yacht and intend sending her to China, with the
new Commissioner
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

The Washington National Monument has at
tanned height of ll2 feet. The last contribution
was from the Territory Of Utah, consisting of II
block OF stone about three feet long and nearly two
wide
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

Bas~ A. wag recently appendedto the list of mar
kct regulations. in Cincinnati, No whistlng near
the sausage stalls"
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

1t is sand OF Baxter the divne by continual knoeng
prayer his knees become stiff and eess We hear few
such mistOrtuncs in these days
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

Some wag Of an oditor after grand spree, renncd the
following auvice to his read ders nise early. bahc daily
eat spaugy drink pure water exercise freely u the open
air keepa cheerful nnd and shu wine, the blues doctors
and drugs
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26
C00MA, Ell DORADO COUNTY CAL, SATURDAY MORNING. NOV

Term next succeeding the deposit thereof the re-
spondent may, on motion, without notice, dismiss
the cause.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

DoDGING THE RESPONSIBILITY" Sir, " said Fl
erytacias, the lawyer, to an unwilling witness, do
you say upon your oath, TINT blmpkins is dishon-
est man I"
IL didn't say he was ever accused of being hon
est did ~ said ipkins.
Does the court understand you to say, Mr. P,
that the lantiffs reputation is bad :" inquired
the judge, merely putting the question to keep his
eyes open.
didn't say it was good, reckon!"
Sir, " said Fieryfacias, sir-r upon your oath,
you say Blimpkins is a rogue, villain and a
theft"
You say So, was Pipkin's reply.
Havnt you said so !"
why, you have said it, " said Pipkins, what's
the uso of my repeating it? !"
Sir-rt' thundercd teryfacias, the Dcmosthene-
mean thunder of Thumbton "sir, charge you, up
on your sworn OATH do you, do you not say, that
Blimpkins stole things!"
No, sir, " was the cautious reply of Fipkns {" |
never said Blimpkns stole things but do say
hes got great lcdy Of finding things hat nobody
tOst!"
Sir-r said Fieryfaoias, " You can retire, and
the court adjourned.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-11-26

A SNpENcE WELL INvEsrED.-The other day we
saw bright eyed little girl, some seven or eight
years of age tripping along the street with basket
on her arm apparently sent on some errand All
at once she stopped, and commenced searching for
something among the snow and ice.
Twas evident it something of value, and
that she was in trouble Her search was eager
and ncrvous-the bright smile had vanished from
her face. and tears running down her cheeks.
A gentleman passing at the moment, noticed the
trbulaton of the little creature, and asked her
what was the matter.
20, sir said She her little bosom swelling and
tears choking her voice, :" 0 sir! I've lost my six
pence
The gentleman took piece of money from his
pocket and called her to him, saying" Here.
dear don't cry for the lost sixpence; here is anoth
err. and placed it in her hand
oh dear sir" said she, as she bounded forward,
= how thank you"
Her great grief was removed the bright smile
was restored the apprehension of a mothers frown
for her carelessncss gone. and her little heart
beat light again.
Think you that man, as he remembers that pret
ty face, beaming with gratitude and joy, will ever
regret that well llinvested sxpence whole world
of happiness bought for sxpence How easy a
thing it is to shed sunshine upon the hearts Of
those about U.S. Rome Citizen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-10-05
A e asEEI Es-


On the 26th ult., by Ethan A Bowen, ESQ.
Mr.. JAMES BAILEY, of Fennimore, to Mis-:
EMILY CRAWFORD, of Clifton.
On 2Sth ult, by Ethan A. Bowen, Esq, Mr..
Z. II. STEEL, of Lima, to Miss REBEccA
WANNEMAKER, of Liberty.
In Jamestown, on the 10th ult.. by Elliot
c. Higgins, Esq. Mr.. LOUIS NONE, to Miss
MARIE CAIor, all of Clayton Co., Iowa.
In Jamestown. on the 2lst, BY Elliot C. HUI
gins, Esq, MIR. Harry HAKEs, to Mrs ANNA
RoMER, all of Fair View, Jones Co., Iowa.
On Sunday, the 18th day of September, Mr..
ELIJAH WILLIAMSON, to Miss OLIVE H. TAI
BoTT, by James Newcoumb, Esq, all of the
town Of Paris.
AT Melville, 18th ut, by Joseph Horsefall,
Esq, SAMUEL A. Price to Miss LYDIA WISH
WORTH, all of the above place.
AT divers Mil, on Blake's Prairie, by Rev
Il. Langley, Mr.. EDWIN BowNAs, of Beetown,
TO Miss HARRIET c. HARRIs, of Illinois.
In the town of Montford. on the both of Au-
gust, by VIM. S, Chapman. Esq, Mr.. HENRY
TopP to Miss AMEsIcA PARISH, al of the
town Of Wingville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-10-05
GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given, that at the next
q General Election to be held in the sever
al Towns and Wards in the State of Wiscon-
sin, on the Tuesday neat succeeding the First
Monday IN November ncrt, being the 9Th day Of
said month, the following Officers are to be e.
lected, to wit:
A Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secreta-
ry of state, State Treasurer, Attorney Gener-
al, State Superintendent, Bank Comptroller,
and State Prison Commissioner also. a State
Senator for the 10th Senatorial District, com
posed of the County of Grant, in place of Jas.
W. Seaton, whose term of service will expire
on the first Monday Of January next +; Also,
one Member of Assembly for the District com
posed of the Towns of Hazel Green, James
town and Smetser; one Member of Assembly
tor tie District composed of the Towns of Po-
Itosi, Harrison and Paris one Member of AS
sembly for the District composed Of the Towns
of Piatteville, Lima, Clifton, Wingvil'e and
Muscoda; one Member Of Assembly for the
District composed of the towns OF Lancaster,
Ellenboro', Liberty and Fennimore one Mem
Der of Assembly for the Distcict composed of
the Towns of Waterloo, Beetown, Cassville
and Patch Grove; and such County Officers
as are required by law to be elected
The question of a Prohibitory Liquor Law.
is required to be submitted to the people at the
Election aforesaid: the ballots shall contain
the words '.Prohibltory Liquor Law-No," or
"Prohibitory Liquor Law-Yes'; and the bal
OTIS so cast shall be canvassed and returned in
the same manner as the votes cast for State Oh
ficers are required by law 10 be canvassed and
returned. VIM. McGONIGAL, Sheriff
Grant County, Wis.
Dated the goth day of September, 1853. E12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-10-05
NEW GOODS!!

ss~-s>n ~ GORGE MAIBEN respect
x<>e-s9y@ ~ i fully begs leave TO inform the
s:aaE inhabitants of Lancaster and vici-
nifty, that he has just returned from ST. Louis,
with splendid assortment of New GOODS, all
of the Latest Fashion, which he intends SELL
ing Cheap for Cash G. Maiben believes in
the good cid saying that--'' Many words will
not fiji bushel - therefore he invites his
friends to come and Judge for themselves as to
the quality and price of his article.
rrzs The subscriber begs to return thanks
SSEtn to his friends for the large share of pa
esss.@@4l4sstronage which he has received from
them since his commencement in Lancaster,
and hopes by paying attention to al his friends
wants, and selling at low figure for cash, to
receive their favor still.
Lancaster, 4th Oct, 1853 I49-1c
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-10-05
En s = 80
TIE
PERTIS OF NAVIGATION.

The advantages of this contract need scarce
iy be urged upon wealthy men, or merchants,
for they rarely neglect it, and if they do, fires
leave them other resources. II is especially
valuable to laboring men, mechanics ard 9TH
ers of moderate means-who, perhaps, have
little else than home and its contents in the
world.
These should never neglect to insure fire
that may visit them at any hour would leave
homeless, and with no capital but their labor
to begin again the struggle of life, and years
of toll and watching must pass before they can
regain what they have lost, if indeed it is ever
done. To such, insurance is duty. If the
individual is worth little, the expense is less if
he owns much property, still, the expense is
trifing, and by investing few dollars he is
safe. If he IS overtaken by misfortune and his
all laid in ashes, he receives a recompense in
cash capital equal to his loss, and may soon re-
store what has been destroyed.
POLICIES issued at ali times, upon favor
able terms by
0. COLE, Potosi, .agent,
207-2 For Grant County.