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Butte record., 1853-12-17
TASTE AND ECONOMY IN DRESS

Mrs Merri6eld, in the London Art
Journal, makes the following sensible
observations on dress
Ornament, though not an integral part
Of dress, is so intimately connected with
it that a few words must be devoted to
it. Under the general term of orna-
nent, we shall include bows of ribbon,
artificial flowers, feathers, jewels, lace,
fringes and trimmings, of all kinds
Some of these articles appear to be suit
ed TO one period of life, some to another.
Jewels, for instance, though suitable to
middle age, seem misplaced on youth,
which should always be characterized by
simplicity of apparel; while flowers,
which are so peculiarly adapted to youth.
are unbecoming to those advanced in
years In the latter case, there is con
trast without harmony it is ike uniting
May with December. The great prin-
ciple 10 be observed with regard to or
nament is, that it should be appropriate,
and appear designated to answer some
useful purpose. A brooch or a bow of
ribbon, for instance, should fasten some
part of the dress; gold chain should
support watch or an eyeglass. Trim
mings are useful to mark the borders or
edges of the different parts of the dress,
and in this light they add to the variety,
while, by their repetition, they conduce
10 the regularity of the ornament Or
nament is so much a matter of fashion
that, beyond the above remarks, it scarce
ly comes within the scope of our sub
ject- The subject Of economy in dress,
an essential object with many persons,
now claims our attention. We venture
to offer few remarks on this head. Our
first recommendation is to have but few
dresses at time, and those extremely
good. If we have but few dresses, we
wear them, and wear them out while
they are in fashion; but if We have ma
ny dresses at once, some Of them be-
come quite old fashioned before We have
done with them. If We are rich enough
to afford the sacrifice, the oid-fashioned
dress is got rid of; if not, We must be
content to appear in fashion that has
long been superseded and we look as if
we had come out of the tombs, or as if
one OF our ancestors bad stepped out Of
her picture-frame and again walked the
earth As to the economy of selecting
the best material for dresses. we argue
thus; Every dress must be lined and
Butte record., 1853-12-17
KEATS'S DYING POEM.
Is published every Saturday morning,

The following lines were written by John kests on
his beath bed hnd are the last penned BY
that gifted young poet. Ii wiH he remembered thai he
died through intense gef O. account Of tie severe
and unjust criticisms ~ eord- Enziish jgveuaL
The youthful paet removed 10 Italy. where he
pired an The last sonis BE- whispessa were, die
Of broken heart Ise vas buried 81 the Protestant
huryins place, u the base Of the pyramid Of Caius
Cestu. near Rome Many pieces have appeared, pur-
porting 20 be his last production, bRt these
scriDed are that el1ansted from his pen
Butte record., 1853-12-17
WM. WALKER, Col.
President Of Lower California.

EARLY MARRIAGEs.--She stood beside
the altar when she was sixteen. She was
in love; her destiny rested on creature
in fashionable clothes, with an empty
pocket. He "came of good family
however, and blood, you know is some
thing She looked lovely as she pro-
nounced the vow. Think of VOW from
auburn hair, dark eyes and pouting lips,
only sixteen years old.
She stood beside the wa.h-tub when
her twenty-ffth birthday arrived. The
hair, the lips, the eyes were not calcu-
lated to excite the heart. Five cross
young ones were about the house, crying;
some breaking things, and one urging the
necessity of an immediate supply of the
lacteal secretion. She stopped in despair
and sat down, and tears trickled down
her once plump and ruddy cheek. Alasl
Nancy, early marriages are not the
dodge. Better enjoy youth at home,
and hold lovers at proper distance,
until you have muscle, limb and heart
to face frowning world and a family.
If a chap really cares for you, he can
wait two or three years, make presents,
take You to concerts, and so on, until the
time comes. Early marriages and early
cabbages are tender productions.
Butte record., 1853-12-17
No. 6.
ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT WALKER TO THE
PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Norember 8, 1853,

AoDrNt>o of PRESIDENT WALktR To TIN
PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Norem5er 8, 1853,
In declaring the Republic of Lower
California free, sovereign, and iudepen-
dent, | deem it proper to give the peo-
pie of the United States the reasons for
the course | have taken 1t is due to
the nationality which has most jealously
guarded the independence of American
States, to declare why another republic
is created on the immediate confines of
the great Union.
The Mexican Government has for a
long time failed TO perform its duties to
the Province Of Lower California. Cut
of as the Territory was by the treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo from all direct COM
munication with the rest of Mexico, the
central authorities have manifested little
or no interest in the affairs of the Cali
fornia Peninsular. The geographical
position Of the province is such as to
make it entirely seperate and distinct in
its interests from the other portions of
the Mexican Republic But the moral
and social ties which bound it to Mexico,
have been even weaker and more disso-
luble than the physical. Hence, to de-
velop the resources of Lower California,
and to effect proper social organization
therein, it was necessary to make it in
dependent.
The mineral and pastoral wealth of
Lower California is naturally great but
to properly develop it there must be
good government and sure protection to
labor and property. Mexico is unable to
furnish these requisites for the growth
and prosperity of the Peninsular. The
Territory, under Mexican rule would for
ever remain wild, half savage and uncul-
tivated, covered with an indolent and
half-civilized people, desirous of keeping
all foreigners from entering the limits Of
the State. When the people of Ter
ritory fail almost entirely to develop the
resources nature has placed at their COM
-mand, the interests of civilization re-
quire others to 90 in and possess the land
They cannot, nor should they be allowed
to play the dog in the manger. and keep
others from possessing what they have
failed to occupy and appropriate.
Mexico has not performed any of the
ordinary duties of government towards
the people of Lower California. She
has established no sure and ready means
of communication for the people among
themselves, or with the rest of the world;
nor has she ever undertaken to protect
them from the wandering robbers who
infest the Territory. Thus abandoning
the Peninsular, and leaving it as it were,
a waif on the waters. Mexico cannot
complain if others take it and make it
valuable
On such considerations have I and nv
companions in arms acted in the course
We have pursued. And for the success
Of our enterprise, We put our trust in
Him who controls the destiny of nations,
and guides them in the way of progress
and Improvement.
VIM. WALKER, Coz.
President Of Lower California.
Butte record., 1853-12-17

R1~ The Petersburg Democrat tells
story Of little boy of that city, who,
having recently lost his father, found
himself debarred thereby from attending
school as formerly, and in the fulness of
his faith, he determined to seek the
wherewithal at that footstool to which he
had doubtless been taught to look for
other and higher blessings In the SIM
plicity Of his heart, he sat down and
gravely wrote letter to his Redeemer,
thinking, perhaps, that so formal mode
of preferring bis requests would meet
with greater attention. What was the
surprise of the postmaster William E.
Friend, Esq, on discovering, among the
contents of his letter box, one morning,
lately, a missive directed to "Jesus
Christ" Opening it, he read the story
of the boys wants, and, with noble
kindness, which we are not selfish enough
to deprive our readers Of the pleasure or
profit of hearing, he deposited in the en-
velope the amount required, and directed
II IN tho -o-,--- e----li-a-t
Butte record., 1853-12-17
Nv spirits lamp ]. faint and wesk.

Ny spirits lamp is faint and weak,
Ny feeble senses bow;
Deaths finger pales NY fading cheek,
HIS seal Is on ny brow.
Ny bears Il IS a wiihered leaf,
Each fibre dead and sear
And near me sits the spectre Grief,
To drain each burning tear.
The earth is bright with bir Is and bees,
The sir with puple beams;
The winds are swimming in he trees
Or sporting on .he streams.
But not for me the blossoms breath,
Nor winds nor sunny skies:
iaueui-b in the arms OF Death,
And feed my soul with sighs-
! SIGH to Hope, Come back sgaiR,
My heart Is weak for thee -
But woe is me 4, my sighs are vain
She flies from misery.
/, j. not that fear to die
That burns my wiihered brezsL
But thus to waste with agony,
And sigh in vain for rest;
To count the minutes, one by one,
And long for coming light;
And ere the lingering day IS done,
To lsnguish for the night;
To feel that sinking OF the mind,
That Doihingness of soul
Where all is dead, and dark, and blind,
As drops Of Lethe's how'll
And yet, sunny Italy
T wsre sweet TO find tomb
Where Wild flowers ever sircwn by thee,
Above my couch shall bloom.
Farewell, NY harp kiss thy strings;
Go hang thee in thy bowers.
Where Oft my dreamy whisperings
Have charmed the buried hours
And II some finger fsin would wake
Thine unrenembered lay.
And bid thy sleeping silence break,
Then. haply, wilt thou say
Oh, stranger, scatter roses,
And slips Of cypress burn
A broken heart reposes
Within this silent urn'
Butte record., 1853-12-17

sions on this subject, We should say that
the best style Of dress Is that which, be-
ing exactly adapted to the climate and
the individual, is at once modest, quiet,
and retiring, harmonious in color and
decoration, and of good materials"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22
PER SONAL,

80. Hon. A. W. Lamb, of Missouri. is a,
Browns Hotel
49,. The Bateman Children, is is said have
been offered $50, 900 to perform certain mum.
Der Of night in California, and that they will
proceed thither next spring.
49,. Josh Silsbee is playing at one of the St
Louis theatres.
80. Hon. Rodman j. Price. Governor elect
OF New Jersey, it stopping at the National
Hotel Judge Cornelison, of the Court of
Appeals of the same State, is also at the Ma
tional.
-. Gavazzi, it is said, will sail for Eurore
on the 10th December, previous to which he
will lecture in Baltimore and Washington.
80. The Florence correspondent of the
Newark Adrertiser, says:
Mr. Van Buren, and his son have been Joined
here by Ex-Attorney- General Gilpin and lady.
and Mr. &. Kemble. Mrs Trollope. who re-,
sides here with her son. has invited them and
some of our countrymen to dinner. She pro.
fesses to regret the publication of her villain
Gus book of travels, and seems disposed to
conciliate American feeling. Her more re-
cent writings, am told, bring her some re-
venue.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22
SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS,

The Intelligmeer joins issue with the
Union on the Internal Improvement
question, taking strong grounds against
hat journals position in favor Of grant
ing to the States the power to deny ton
age duties for internal improvement pur-
poses. Quoting from an ancient editori-
al Of his own, the editor says:
We refer to the peculiar legislation which
gave the consent Of Congress to certain acts
Of State legislation. in reference to tonnage
duties for specific purposes. An examination
into this legislation can create no other i'm
preston than that the consent of Congress is
given with reluctance, generally for very short
periods, renewed rs required at subsequent
sessions, and that the objects CT the Iegisla-
ton we're frequently, and indeed chiefly, as
far ss the greater number of those acts is con-
cerned, TO support health officers for ports and
for sick and disabled seamen. The legislation
IS evidently temporary substi' ute (even in
These specified cases until Congress could
digest and adopt its own course The lator
laws on these subjects also show that the State
agonte employed had to render thoir accounts
OF expenditures to the United States Treasury
Department. After 1922 we do not perceive
any more of this legislation If there be any
more 1t has escaped our investigation, and the
laws on these subjects for years before 1922
are mere renewals (by Congress) of consent
previously given. But, be that as it NAV
these laws Invariably show that the consent eff
Congress had TO be invoked and granted in all
cases, and of consequence the plan and object
had to be such as Congress should approve. as
the consent Of Congress had to be given to the
law Of the State in which the plan and objec,
were exposed This consent is also frequent.
y accompanied with a statement in the United
states law of tie object, and always with
special reference to the State law that is
approved"
secondly, the legislation also shows that
- was not merely temporary but a very
limited kind of legislation sort of substi
.u'e, until Congress could act more directly.
~ Snlch state authorities were made agents
"ngress' and were obliged. as consent was
.one"tu' 10 render accounts of o,nend;tn,os
70 INC emitted States Treasury Dsn,r,n,sn, r,
my a,s" eot oe out Of place to remark that
till lafter) 1902 <is existed
The Union discusses the reforms No.
essary in the matter Of the adjudication
Of private claims by Congress. The
editor reviews the different schemes to
accomplish this object which have been
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22
A CHERLATAN.

We know no other term appropriate
for the conductor of the New York Her.
old than that at the head Of this article
He does business after the fashion of the
quack dentist Of Paris, whose waiter
strikes huge gong every time he draws
a tooth in the street, calling the ignorant
and thoughtless crowd to wonder over his
remarkable achievement, as it were. If
ever IN these days he gets ahead of his
New York contemporaries with news, he
makes the air resound with his own
praises more especially of late, as since
he turned the Herald into party paper
he has virtually ceased to compete with
the Times and Tribune in the neus line.
Annually, just before the:meeting Of Con-
gress, he publishes stereotyped article
concerning the Washington press. con-
tanning I'll the silly things against them
he can iraagine-always the same, how
ever. The same accusations, the same
misrepresentation, clothed, too, in the
same terms Of spite and characterised by
the same spirit of jealousy. His annual
Washington newspaper diatribe appeared
for this season, in the Herald of the Goth.
On this occasion he makes his charlatan.
ism patent to all, by his repetition of his
stale assertion that no Washington paper
contains Washington news until after it
has appeared elsewhere. Thus, in the
same paper he as usual for the last four OF
five months, publishes Washington news
for which his readers are indebted to the
Star. Indeed, ii is notorious, that while he
is thus abusing the Washington press for
want of enterprise, almost every line OF
reliable Washington news which he
has presented his readers for months
past, has been taken from our columns.
The bogus news, ruInOrs without founda-
ton, untrue tales Of the doings or inten-
tons of this or that public man, he gets
elsewhere. With the exception of that
description Of Washington intelligence,
in four months the Herold has hardly
contained a stick-full of Washington
news "copy." by telegraph or otherwise,
for which its conductor is not really our
debtor. Sometimes he credits us fairly
enough, though he is prone, at times, to
strive to conceal the fact that his journal
has entirely lost the prestige of giving
early and reliable intelligence from the
Federal city, by rewriting what he finds
in our columns or quoting us without
credit, as in the case of the naval intelli-
gence he daily filches from us.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS

YNHE subscriber begs leave to call the attention OF
i HousekeepeSs and the public generally to his
extensive stock Of housekeeping Goods, comprising
Fenders Coal Scuttles, Shovels
Lookidg-gssses, Walters,
Andirons of various kinds, Wood-saws
Wood-horses c. s. Wood axes Fire Stands
Waffle Irons, Nut Picks, Stair Rods
House and Tea Bells
Knives and Forks, various qualities, srlen
did assortment
Carvers, Steels, Bread Knives
Timed, Iron, fsrittsn mia, German Silver, Alba
ia, and silver plated Tea, Table, and Dessert
Spoons
Brass. Polished, Steel, Iron, and Kitchen Shovel
and Tongs
Coffee Mills, Cand!esticks SEuffers
All kinds OF Kitchen Utensils.
And indeed almost everything in the Housekeep-
ing line.
Housekeepers and others are invited to examine
my stock before purchasing, as my terms are surh
as cannot fail TO please
JOHN ". BADEN,
South side Pm. avenue, near 9Th street.
ocS-S&WtilllsDcc-
[Aarl Gazette and Rock. Journal
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22

toms, rice Evan Edwards, deceased H Lock-
wood, of the District Of Columbia, has been
appointed to the first class clerkship vacated
by the promotion of Mr.. Wright.
NAVAL OFFICERS DETACHED, ORDEREp, DC
Lieut.. John S. Missroon detached from the
Boston Navy Yard, and has three months leave
Of absence
Lieat. Theodore p Green ordered TO the
Boston yard in his stead.
Messrs GoRxAN, Governor Of Minnesola)
and STANTON, of Kentucky, are not at swords
points with the President rs represented in
the Washington correspondence of the Herald
not taken from the Star The kinde<t rela-
tions exist between Franklin Pierce and these
gentlemen
The PRESIDENTS HEALrH.-We are glad
to learn that the indisposition of the Presi-
| dent, under which he has been suffering for a
few days, is not so severe rs has been repre-
| sented. lie is confined to his chamber by adj
vice of his physician, DR.. May,
TIE CURRENT OPERATIONS OF TIE TREASURY
DEPARrMENT.--On yesterday, tho 2lst Of No
vcmber, there were Of Treasury Warrants en-
tered on the books of the Department
Fer the redemption Of stocks. .SI34, 339 IS
For Treasury Department. exclu-
| sive of stocks. ................. 1850 81
For the Customs ................ 2l,429 81
For the War Department.. POI 1863 81
For re-paying for the War Depart
ment. Observation-Disclosures. 1,131, 795 2,
For the Navy Department.. ....... 17,3is OF
For the Interior Department. 1921 81
For repay in the Interior Depart
ment. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50 Al
Covered into the Treasury from
! Customs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SS4 OF
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22

Ind'"na arsn~, nearly opposite CITY Hall.
THIS institution is now in successful o. Grafton
/ f. W more boarding aDi day pupils can be re-
C ivel. The course of study is Thorough and praei
cal, designed TO give finished Engli and Ct2ssi
crl education.
Terms: For boarding pupils, including instrmc
ton In English branches, with Vocal Music, the
French and Latin Languages, and Drawing, $20t
per session Of TEN months. Weekly board-rs, in tn,
same cou;se. $500. Day pupils in the studies
Sl0O.
instruction on the Piano or Guitar extra
Circulars may be obtained On application 70 TIE
principal. SH. MIRlCK, A. Nj,
nov 22-lm* Princins'
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22
AGENTS FOR THE EVENING STAR.
New York City.

New York City.
YATES SEELY, Is Ann street, between Broad
way and Nassau street, and ADRIANCE, SHEER
MAN CO., No. . Aston House.
Philadelphia.
J. T. BATES, Exchange Avenue, near the City
Post Office.
Wilmington, Delaware,
E. s. R. BUTLER, ia Marke; street.
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia.
r. G. STAPLES, 4s High street, Portsmouth.
o. The Evening Stor can be puic chased earl.
every morning after its issue, at the above nalGet
places, where news boys and others can always b,
supplied.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22

" Slave property in Missouri is said
by the St. Louis Republican to be in a
very insecure condition, and in the coun-
ties where this description of property is
mostly held, general alarm prevails.
Slaves escape in gangs across the Missis-
slppi continually. In Marion county a
public meeting has been held, a society
formed to prevent the escape of slaves,
and system ofpatrols adopted. A COM
plete description of all the slaves held by
members of the association is required OF
them. Another meeting of the same kind
has been heldin Howard county, at which
it was resolved to expel all free blacks
from the county, and to have patrols, &c.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22

The NEXT PREsIDENCY.-The Eastoui.
an, OF EastOn, Pa, dominates Willard
Fillmore for President in 1856.
The Free Democrat, Chardon, Ohio
dominates John P. Hale, for the same
Office.
The Philadelphia Sun, some time ago,
spoke for Capt. Duncan Ingraham.
Hon. Thomas Ii. Benton, has also been
mentioned.
1t is stated, in addition, that Mr.. Pierce
confidently looks forward to reelection
to the office.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22
k0OTs AND SHOES.

a6hn We have now on hand iarge}assortmen Mt
Of Ladies' Double and Single Sole Black =: d
D Bronze tipped and foxed G ALTERS. ranging
10 in from II p up. Ladies' fine Kid, Morocco
and Satin SLIPPERS. / ease Ladies' Frenchhce ci
CATERS Misses double sole black and bI ONE Gait
Boots; Misses fancy enamelled Leather Jenny
Lind Boots Morocco and Kid new Boots for gentle
men, We have the largest stock Of dOahl. and single
-ole Patent Leather and French Calf, Morocco Kid.
and Cloth-top Congress Caters. Oxford and Union
Ties, TO be found in the city. We would say all.
call and examine stock before purchasing else
where HARRIS b GRIFFIN,
nov 22-3t Ia. av.. bet 9th and 10th SITS
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22

SPECIAL NOr1CE.-Having already lost
a considerable amount by bad debts, the
proprietors Of the Star have concluded in
future to demand payment for all tram
silent advertisements when they are order
ed in the paper. This rule will be rigid
ly adhered to.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22

~ Cats are quoted in Australia at fif-
teen dollars each.
" The salary of the King of the
Sandwich Islands is Sl6,O 900 year.
U a few cases of cholera have an
peared in Edinburg, the first in Scotland.
U \ British testimonial is about to
be presented to Capt. Ingraham by the
people.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22
ID 1 T. ID

L f.
In tins city, on tue evening of the 2l>t instant
Mis- MARY ELIZABETH, ELDEST daughter of ChaS
and Eliza Petit.
N3-The friends and acquaintance of the family
are invited 10 attend her funeral, on tomorrow
"wednesday afternoon AT O'Clock, from the resi-
dcncc OF her father, on F. near 9Th atTeer.
In Phiiadclphia, an the Goth Instant. Capt ALIEN
AMBER CAMPBELL, in the 59tl, year of his age.
brother of VIM. IL. Campbell, hardware merchant
Of thi. civ.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22

U Erie, Pa, has the only custom
house erected by the U. S. Government
on our northern lake frontier. 1t cost
$4,000.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22

IL having removed to T. between eth and eth sts -,
is prepared tn receive in addition day scholars
thofe who make il more convenient to take les
in the evening. from to Q, either single or in
closes. for the Piano, Violin. Flute, Guitar and IN
Vocal Music. Terms reasonable Pianos to let
C.. W. SCHUERMANN.
nov 22-eOtf lint Professor Of Music
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-22
ORNAMENTAL GARDENING.

T0HN o. HUGHES, Gardener AMI Flor st. corner
u Of Is aud eth streets, Island, attends to Garden
ing in its various branches. Grape Vines pruned by
Skiilful and experienced hands, and new Gardens,
Grass PlOts, Carriage Roads, &c laid cut.
\. B-J. o. H., acts Agent for several of the
most extensive and popular Nur cries at thu North.
All Trees purchased of him. warranted to live il
pl' ntrd 10y himself His +. uit Tees comprises most
Of the varieties adopted ard approved by the Con
grrss of Fruit Growers for General Cultivation.
nov Oft Intel