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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
POETRY.
YOUNG AGAIN,

An old man sits in : high.backd chair
Before an open door,
While the Gun ola Summer afternoon
Fall, hot across the floor,
And the drowsy click ofun ancient clock
Has noted the hour Of four.
A breeze blows in and bEreze blows out,
From the scented Summer air,
And ii Au,,ers now on his wrinkled brow,
And now it lifts his hair;
And the lcaden lid ofhis eye drops down,
And he sleeps in his high.back'd chair.
The old man sleeps, and the old man Dreams
His head DROPS on his breast,
His hands relax thcis feeble hold,
I. And fall to bis lap in rest.
. The old man sleeps, and in sleep he Dreams
And in dreams again is blest.
Tho years unroll their fearful sc'oll,
X He isa child again,
Va mothers tones are in his car,
And d.ift across his brain ...-
a ehases gaudy butterflies
Or down the rolling plain.
| lie hicks the wild.rosc in the woods,
Aaga.hcrs eglan;inc,
And Rds the golden bu:teEenp'
Bcncti his sisters chin;
And angs in the meadow brook
With Sen! and nakcd pin. e..
He loi.rs awn the grassy lane,
Andhy ths b:inming pool,
And aiigh e.capcs his parted lips
ASIDE hearr No bell for school
And 10 wishes il never were nine o'clock,
AID the morning never were full.
AH0,her's hand is gressd on his head.
Her kiss is on his brow
Asunmer breeze blows in at the doOs
With toss ofa leafy bOughi
And the boy is wti,c.haIred man again,
And his eyes arc ,car.flrdnOw:
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

Col. Benton declares that the central
part of the Rocky Mountains has terri
Tory enough 10 make t. mountain State
double the size of all the Swiss cuntons.
with everything as grand in scenery, and
without the drawback Of its avalanchCs,
glaciers, and cold.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

The newly appointed Bishop Of Mont.
Grey, Mexico, was waylaid aud robbed
while on his way to assume the tunc-
tions of his new appointment. In vain
he appealed to tho robbers to respect
the cloth; he was treated with as little
respect as layman. Hc had the sails
flction Of accommodating the rascals
however.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

Goop.-At one ofthe missionary STA
,ion,, the question, ''Yhat is otieinalsinY
having been put 10 an Indian chief le
promptly replied 'Laziness!'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

Nothing sits SO gracefully upon children,
and makes them SO lovely as habitual res
pect and dutilul department towards
their parents and their superiors.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

1t is said that NJ. Bsdini will receive
passport such as is accorded 10 an
ambassador.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
1ttms Of leus, SC.

Apples are selling in Washington City
at forty to seventy five cents per peck.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

Rsvengoisa common passion, itislhe
sin of lhu uuinstructed. The saSagn
deems it noble; but Cmist'S, religion
whicl, is the Sublime CiviizcE cmpha,-
ically condemns it. Why7 Because
religion ever seeks TO cnsobIc mani and
nothing SO debases him as revenge,
Pleading, at the har--snys western
editor, in trying to persuade ber-keep.
" to trust YOU for a threc csnt rirpcr
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
A slir.necked Generation.

Rev. DR.. Burns, in bis address at the
Caledonian Society; in an allusion to the
difference among temperance men, rela-
ted the following 10 illustrate that there
is enough for all 10 do. 1t is TOO gcod TO
be lost:
There was poor fellow in Scotland,
who, from his simplicity and inoiftnsive-
ness, had acquired the soubriquet Of Daft
Jock. He was a constant attendant at
church, and having got there one sabbath
morning before the Minister he mounts
the pulpi! TO the surprise oil the whole con-
gregation, 10 whom he was well known.
The minister soon made his appearance
and called Jock 10 come down.
'No, come up hers,' says Jack.
'Come down, tel! you, repeated the
minister with some warmth.
No, No. replies Jock, 'you come upi
.hisisa stiiT:nrcked generation, and there
is work enough for both Of u.s.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

WHAT A Mas LEAvEs.-"How much
did he leave?" exclaimed A.. on onc
OCCASION when the inquiry was made.
How much did he leave! Why, Of
course, lie left all he had. He did no,
take the first cent with him. Pcnnilcss
as he came into tho world, so, pcnnilcsS
he went out Of it. "purlaa me-" said
B.. you mistake ny meaning What
wus he es,ilpuied to hc worrh !" ALI
as to that" replied a.. IL do nat know.
Mos. people think he had immense
wealth. But what most effects me is
the fac, that however much he had, ho
left it all. Not square inch of lis nu-
merous lots, nor dime Of all his hoard
ed money could lie take across the dark
valley" lie leaves more. He leaves
that on ca,ill, which he carries 10 the
judgment seat. He leaves his;examrlr
and character whether distinguished for
piely or for goddess worllIincss may
exert an influence on his children aud
friends that will bo transmitted in the
world Tor ages. Let us remember when
death removes us, that we leave an intn-
'encc on earth for veal or for woo, fur
moro important than wealth. ---
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

THREATENED INUNDATIoN.--The steady rise of
the Sacramento river threatens an immediate nun-
dation of its banks. The Democrat (Sacramento)
says: "The river, since the last rains has risen to
within very few feet of the top of its banks We
begin to feel somewhat uneasy--not on account of
the city, for that is safe beyond all doubt-but for
the farmers. We conversed with some of them
though, and learned that they entertained no fears
of an overflow so we came to the conclusion that
'thc country was safe"-we hope SO, any how.
The flood last spring was bad enough, gracious
knows, but if one were to come now upon the crops
on the banks of the Sacramento, which give such
glorious promise of full harvest the ruinous de-
yastation it would occasion could hardly be con-
cevcd"
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06
THE CHINESE.

Large numbers of these people are swarming to
this country, much to its detriment As class
they are no way desirable: on the contrary, they
are the plague-spot upon the Statea moral blight
upon the atmosphere. Since early in 1850, they
have been crowdins in numbers to our State, and
good return has been effected through their in
strumentalty neither has their presence conferred
any benefit on the State AS general thing, they
are nuisance, from their filthy habits, their lying
and thieving propensisies, and their proneness to
idleness gambling, and vice of all kinds. In time
if they continue to pour in on us, they will prove
the most unmitigated curse which can befall our
State The aboring classes of California are inter-
ested in this matter and if the Legislature will do
nothing to abate the evil, the remedy lies in the
hands of the people. So far as the mines are con-
cerned, those working them can make such rcgula-
lations as will exclude them For ourselves, we
should be glad to see the last Chinaman leave our
shores.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06
AN ACT
AN ACT
To provide for the better observance of the Sabbath

To provide for the better observance of the Sabbath
Tie people Of the State Of California represented IN
Senate and assembly, do enact as follo,rs:
Sec. l. That public auctions, the crying of goods
for sale in the Streets animal shows, rope or wire
dancing, bull and bear fighting or fighting of wild
beasts-pugiism, horse racing, gaming, playing ten
pins and the like also, all public exhibitions for
gain, are hereby declared unlawful on the first day
of the week. commonly called Sunday
Sec. 2. Any person violating any of the provisions
of the foregoing section shall be deemed guilty of
misdemeanor and, on conviction thereof for the
first offence, shall be fined sum not less than fifty
dollars, together with costs of suit, nor more than
three hundred dollars; and for every subsequent
offence, not less than one hundred nor more than
five hundred dollars
Sec. 3. Any person or persons may be proceeded
against for violating the provisions of this act,
before any court of competent jurisdiction within
the county.
The above passed the Assembly on Monday, by a
vote of 35 to Is. We hope it will pass the Senate
Although the provisions of the bill do not extend
as far as we could wish, yet if they become law
it will be step in the advance towards good morals
which WILL in time equal that Of our sister States
1t may take years to effect this end but the signs
of the times propitious. The changes which
have taken place in the morals of the people in the
last two years, gives hopeful promise of the future
There is powerful and electric undercurrent run
ming through purifying and elevating it
creating healthy and vigorous sentiment of mo-
rality, beneficial alike to all classes.
Although we are in favor of stringent laws Wig
orousy executed for the suppression Of vice and for
the observance of the Sabbath yet we believe that
more powerful influences can be brought to bear
upon the public mind than legislative enactments-
and that influence is the society of virtuous females
Those who have watched the progress and develope
ment of society in California, cannot but award to
them powerful agency in checking the reckless
ness for which California was at one time so widely
celebrated.
Another thing would tend greatly to facilitate
the observance of the Sabbath, and add to good
morals. If our banking houses, and other llaces of
business would close that day and refuse to
trade or transact other business upon it, good eff
feet would Immediately be seen and felt. The COM
munty would be benefit by the operation.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06
Corresnondence of the Arpus.

Correspondence OF the Argus
THE LITTLE GIRLS MAY-DAY SONG.
Hail beautiful May the mother of flowers
Fair month dear to my heart,
I'll up and away to thy green sunny bowers,
And there will twine me garland of flowers,
For sweet May thou must depart.
But ere the hot June, with its whitening ray
Shall consign thy bright hues to the tomb
To slopng green hills and deep dells-I'll away,
And there will gather thy howrets gay,
Where the wild rose and daffodel bloom.
And when the gay lark, with musical throat,
Shall carroll his thanksgiving song,
I'll Join with him too, in the wild-woodland note
Until over the hills-young melodies float
And all nature The echoes prolong!
And when, rich with thy spos, sweet parent of Spring
|, homeward, my footsteps retrace,
And bound with a ribbon so blue-I will bring
Tho boquet of varied fowers-and sing
While the neat little parlor grace.
Then ever be welcome thou beautiful May!
Sweet omen of life evermore
For although thy frail beauties shall quickly decay
And no vestige remain at the midsummer's day.
Yet n-ain thou wilt bloom as before. ELLA.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

says the Mariposa Chronicle we receive the most
encouraging accounts of the prospects of the miner
and agriculturst. The valley of the Merced is ac-
tually teeming with fields of grain On the Mari
posa, Chowchilla and Frezno Creeks, many perma-
ment settlements have been made, and extensive
tracts of the best land in the world are already un-
der cultivation; and even here, away up in the
mountains, many patches of barley and wheat are
TO be seen, giving promise of an abundant return
conclusively demonstrating that mountain soil
is adapted to agricultural as well as mining purpo-
ses
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

Another disgraceful row has taken place in the
Senate. The parties are Senators Crabb and Viii
duced by Mr. Whiting relative 10 public lands for
the support of common schools and public buildings.
Some words passed between the parties when Mr..
Crabb struck Mr.. Whiting in the face with his
clenched fist, and followed it up with several others
Mr.. Whiting defended himself and returned the
blow Both Senators then clinched, and had a
rough and tumble for several minutes on the floor
of tie Senate The combattants were then separa-
ted-but both were willing to renew the encounter.
The California Senate is great on rows.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

May DAY.-On Monday last the Sabbath School
children of this town. their teachers and friends,
held May Day Festival and pic mic, in the beau
tiful grove north of the river It was a pleasant
reunion, and all seemed to be delighted with the
occasion. About sixty partook Of the choice edbes
among which we noticed some fine strawberries,
donated by Mr.. DAVIS of the bakery. Before sep
arating, the company were entertained with an ell
oquent and appropriate speech from Judge ROBIN
son, who was extremely feIicitous and happy in
contrasting the past and the present and indicating
The future of our State and its society Such fest-
walls form oasis in memory, pleasing and instruct
i've and causes those who participate to wish their
frequent return
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

Our country news dealers who buy their stocks
in the city, cannot do better than call on Gardner
& Kirk at the Post Office Literary Depot, Sacra-
mento, where they can find every thing in the Book,
Stationery and newspaper line, and where they can
purchase at as reasonable rates as elsewhere in the
State. The propr.etors are gentlemanly and ac-
commodatng, and take pleasure in supplying their
customers promptly and with the very best articles
in their line. We commend them to our friends
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

In another column will be found an advertise
ment offering the Somerset House for sale This is
decidedly the best chance for profitable invest
ment between Coloma and Sacramento. The land
attached to the place, is all susceptible of cntva-
ton, and a considerable quantity is already i'm
proved, The stage from Paceryille intersects with
the Coloma and Sacramento sta res at this place,
rendering it convenient for the action of busi-
ness at either of the three places Those wishing
to engage in Public House keeping in good place
cannot do better haa purchase the Somerset House.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06
THE EMPIRE COUNTY ARGUS.


A5-GARDNER q KIRK, of the Post Office Literary
Depot Newsmen and Booksellers, Statoners and Book
Binders Third street. Sacramento, authorised
Agents for that city All orders for this paper left in their
charge, will be promptly attended to.
l.. p. FISHER, at the Merchants Exchange, San
Francisco will act Agent for the Argus All orders for
this Office LETT with him, will be promptly attended to-
NASH Il DAVIS, News Dealers and Stationers, will
act as our Agents in Placerville
JAMES N. FRAZER, is our authorized Agent at
Spanish Flat. He be found at the Drug Store Of
Messrs. Child u Worthen.
MAGISTRATES BLANKS ofa kinds Attachments,
Subpenas Executions, &c, &c, constantly hand and
for sale at this Office.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06
Correspondence of the Argus.
THE RETURNED WANDERER.

"a CALIFORNIA PoEM.)
The moon hath risen bright DER Laura's* hill,
The evening breath is neither chill,
But softened to that gentle temperature
Which cams the SOUL and sweetest memres lure
All bathcd in silver t,-the hamlett lies
Like Fancies structure--in a dreams disguise
When 10 the wand'rer, on Western strand,-
Far from his distant home and native land
In fancy travels to the homestead dear,
And gazes on the once-oved picture there!
Why doth his eyes their stern expression loose
And streaming tears his Drowned cheeks dfuse!
And that strong form in tolls tough sinews strung
Bend from its stately strength as though twas wrung
With thoughts whose secret power the heart but knows
While still the current from the eye-lid flows!
1t needs no limner's art to picture there
Those forms-once objects of his dearest care!
The cottage, with its neatly whited walls
Ger which the creeping Jessamine wildly falls;
The little garden and the dairy near,
Peculiar objects of the ''loved one's care,
And near at hand the clear and bub'ling spring,
Where little Sue was wont to run and bring
To him-when hrsting in the solar ray,
The limpd draught-at resting time of day.
And now, within that cottage home, is ''Life,"
Once objects Of his foudest love,-"l1is Wifen
Why or that cheek, where youth and beauty dwelt,
When first the pressure of her hand he felt
When love, first told its softly Whispered tale,
In evening shades, Or secluded vale,
Where, not the utter'd word-but maiden blush
Told to his happy soul, that he was bless'd?
Why is that face so pale with anxious thought
That joyous heart with sorrow deeply fraught
AS though the happy memries of the past
Roll'd DER her stricken SOUL like winters blast
And now she gazes their only child,
That child, who hath each widowed hour beguil'd,
A though when (moment of long banishd bliss)-
She shared with it, its fathers gentle KISS
Say dreaming wanderer! canst thy thoughts unrol
The dark Affections of her saddened soul
Yes -four long years. I've searched for hidden gold
Through ravines deep, and mountains bleak and cold,
And though, rewarded with reueous store,
My ever craving soul hath asked for more
All +! yet another truth will unfold
My paternal heart has grown cold!
The harlot's smile-the gamblers witching dice
Have lured me to forbidden paths of vice
The evening prayer has given place to mirth
And midnight orgies oh prodigious birth
Now take the time, once to instruction given
That pointed to my child, the path to heaven.
What heavenly "Fom'-or does my fancy err,
Now bends it o'er the weeping wanderer!
And gazes on the saddend brow-as
An Angel spirit repentant man!
And now it whispers to his listening
And from his troubled soul expels all fear.
He rises in his moral strength of mind
All grovelling, sensual thoughts are left behind
And the next ship that meets the appointed day
Speeds the glad wanderer on his homeward way.
Still opposite Coloma. +Coloma
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

MARRIAGE BY TELEcRAPH.-A few days ago, Mr..
Mckinney gave notice. in the Assembly, of bill to
legalise marriages by telegraph. This is the same
gentleman who figured so conspicuously in the
Grewel affair, joining him with the coalition. He
doubtless wishes the progeny made legitimate by
legislative enactment
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

The Insane Asylum at Stockton is overrun with
patients. There are at present one hundred and
fifteen in building capable of containing only
eighty, some of them the worst class Of patients
Bu. little benefit can be expected from any kind of
treatment until better accommodations can be had,
which it is hoped will be soon.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

The total amount Of gold dust shipped from San
Francisco on the lst Of May, is 81, ,459 G81 81
This is S247 l57 67 larger than the amount shipped
on the steamers of the 18th of last month"; and
$328,944 81 more than was shipped at this time
last wear
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

ANOTHER MuRDER,--A telcgralhic dispatch to
the Sacramento Union, dated Marysville Sd inst,
says: General John Sharp, of Sharp's Ranch, on
the Sacramento road was shot about three o'clock
this afternoon. A party Of men were cutting tim
Der on his land and when ordered to discontinue,
fired on him, killing him instantly.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

CALIFORNIA PosT OFFICE BusINEss-Each Mail
Steamer carries an immense amount of letters and
papers from our shores The Steamer Panama.
which sailed ON the lst inst, took 55,872 letters
besides 227 ounces English closed mail matter
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

MORE COALITION FRUITS The charter election
Wings, This is the third lVhig victory, in Demo-
cratic cities since the alliance of the antielection-
lists with the Wings Verify the allies are in luck.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

Nrw PosT OFFIcE--Green Valley is the name Of
new Post Office established at Green Valley, in
this County, on the Sacramento road, Nelson Van
Tassel Esq. is appointed Post Master
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

The amount of gold carried to San Francisco, by
Wells, Fargo Co., during the month of April,
was S2900,6 ,632-of which %l,S83. III was the pro-
duct of the Northern, and $l0l7, l6i of the South
ern Mines.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

ExPLoRATIoN.--The California Steam Navigation
Company have beeu exploring the head waters of
the Sacramento in the steamer Belle. rhe river
was found nayigabls 1926 miles above Sacramento.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

WE are told that the Chinese have nearly all left
Greenwood the seat of their recent war, and gone
to parts unknown" We wish they would leave
the entire mining region.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

B. B. REDDING, of the State Journal, was elected
State Printer on the 4th inst, without opposition
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

Iowa HILL-ln California, towns and cities spring
into existence as if by onchantmcnt Two months
since and such town as Iowa Hill was not known.
Rich and extensive deposits of gold happened to be
discovered at the spot-a thousand people were in
stantly on the ground--an impromtu town grew up
in day-and there are, already erected and doing
public houses four bakeries three blacksmith shops
one Daguerrean artist three livery stables and three
physicians. There are six ythree buildings on the
main street, besides many buildings on the cross
streets and in the suburbs of the place There are
less than seventeen yokes of cattle and nineteen
mules employed in hauling lumber for building pur-
poses The dairymen hayc seventeen cows to sup
ply the place with mik-Marysu,4e Hsrald.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

The Mail for the Atlantic States will close at the
Coloma Post Office on Friday the 18th inst.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06

At regular meeting of the Teachers in the
American Union Sabbath School, Coloma, held in
the Church on Tuesday evening" May I'd, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted
Resolved That this association present its CRATE,
full Acknowledgements to II Holmes, for the free
use of his team to Mr.. Raun, for the free use of
his toll-bridge to Mr. Smith, for free pass
through his field to Thomas Robertson Esq, for
brief, beautiful and appropriate address; and to
the guests at large for their generous contributions
kind assistance. and decorous attention. on the oc-
casion of the recent May-day Pic Mic of the Sum
day School under our charge
Resolved, That the Editor and Proprietors of the
Empire County Argus be requested to publish these
Resolutions and accept our thanks for this and 9TH
er polite attentions.
WV. H. BoDFIsH. Sec'y A. U. S. School.
The Empire County argus., 1854-05-06
SAN FRANc1sco, Thursday, May A

The Southerner, Fl m San Diego brought the
following news: Upon the arrival of Col. Walker
at his camp at Encinada, he attacked by Col
Melendrez with company of fifty men. In the
were killed the remainder made good their retreat
and number of them had arrived at San Diego
The Fillibuster forces are completely broken up
and driven out of Lower California.