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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-11


ITALIAN INDUsTRY.-In hardness and
management in labor-saying contrivances,
in the adoption of means TO ends, in econo-
my Of time and labor these people are la
mentally, ludicrously deficient. The phi
losopher who defined man to be tool-ma-
king animal did not make his observation
upon the Alban or Sabine hills. Every i'm
plement and instrument which comes to
help the hand of men is of the rudest and
most primitive kind. Their ploughs and
carts would be taken by Yankee farmer
to be the fossail remains of an antediluvian
age. 1t is the same with domestic furniture
and household utensils.
Each generation receives what is handed
down from its predecessor, and in its turn
transmits it TO its successor, without question
and without improvement. No man ever
thinks of contriving labor-saving nxpedi-
ent, or Of opening a short Quito any desired
object Flax is spun upon the primitive
distaff, and woven by clumsy hand loom,
very much as in the days of The chaste Lu-
cretia and water is toilsomely brought
home from the sprng in copper vessels up
on the heads of women. Graceful as is the
appearance of these moving caryatides, and
suggestive as the sight is of classical and
oriental associations, one would gladly fore
90 it, if these poor women could be relieved
by the aid of pump or leaden pipe.
The habit Of laying aside portion Of
their earnings as provision against raj
ny day is not common among these care
less people; and where there are no savings
banks, there is little inducement TO peas
ant, who is not so unfortunate as to own a
piece of land, to take the trouble, and run
the risk Of investing his small savings
They are fond of dressing gaily, and their
holiday costume, which, however, lasts a
lifetime or even longer, is often quite ex-
pensive, and adorned with ornaments of
gold and silver, of homely workmanship,
but always of the finest quallty.-Hllards S
Sir .Months in haly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-11
Fashions: how they are got up.
The institution of fashions is somewhat

The institution of fashions is somewhat
curious. But it is not an accident-a growth
simply,-it is something agreed upon; meth
cd runs thro' its madness. There are in
Paris certain fashionable tradespeople of
recognized taste. If they are not really
cleverer than their neighbors, they are
thought SO, which amounts tothe same thing.
These persons are literary besides-that is,
thew pay writer's to edit monthly missive
of fashion wherein text and plates set forth
the last new twists or tortures, to which
their victims are subject. But then fact
underhes the publication of these fashions,
and the sudden appearance in the market
of the stufs of which they are composed
That fact is this: Some-a considerable
time before the appearance of fashion.
saw SIX months more or less, the high priests
and priestesses meet together They com
pare notes. Such thing has been done,
such thing may be done, to establish
new mode. The council sits and delibe-
rates with the utmost gravity, hardly re-
leved by bit of fun or humor. A mode
Is positively or partially agreed upon
whether for ball, dinner, promenade, or car
riage attire, especially for the sex in partlc-
uIar. Skillful artists in that line are pres
ent, and sketches are either made at the
moment or submitted already prepared
Besides this, at more advanced stage OF
the discussion, a lady figure is dressed up for
whatever particular mode. The dressing OF
this figure is no light affair." tits entrusted
to a masculine artist. The talent for out
line and color, which has been nurtured at
the national school of design, which has
studied in the Louvre, or at Rome, is called
into play to determine proportion, tint, and
general effect. Great is the palaver round
this figure. People, who do not consider
such things, would be astonished at the
range of discussion entered upon to settle
the principle and details of the object Of
such gathering. The history of civiliza-
ton being the history of dress, the annals
of the human race come into play. If the
age of Pericles, or Augustus, or the Medici,
or Louis Quatorze, or the Directory is gnlph-
ed at a breath on question Circumstance
be not surprised. The drapery alped af-
ter may be classic. What large theme is
here for esthetics or, if points be the roc
COCO, what nice bits of court folly may be
raked up! The historical illustrations from
books, plates and souvenirs on such sub
iect are vast. The memories of the jury
on The effects of fashion are likewise vast.
What ought to be avoided So as not to re-
peat with platitude what has already been
done-whst may be snuyly .travestied-
what may be abbreviated or Elongated sof-
tened or more pronounced-is discussed
with knowledge and volublity that are
mysteries to the multitude. Think not,
learned book-worm, that you haye all the
facts. Each trade carries library IN its
head-and an academy of fine arts, if 1t in
clude taste.-.N Y. Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-11

TRANSPORTED FOR LIFE.-The man who
marrles happily.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
our political opponents, that we elected a

our political opponents, that we eIected
Senator one year in advance of the pro-
per time. Let the responsibility rest
where it properly heongs-on the heads
Of these men who have violated their
trust and their principles Guard well
that they never again come before the
people, or if they do, remember them at
the b,llnt-bo They have deceived you
once, and it is but reasonable to infer that
they would do so again.
Fellow DpmOcrats-The times are
pregnant with events demanding of each
and every citizen, his calm scrutiny and
most earnest attention. The moment for
action has at length arrived, let no man
fail in the discharge of his duty t" himself
and the State Reforms are needed in
our body p" itic- the pub ic must Them
selves commence the cool work, com
mence it at once, by engaging in the
primary elections 1t is at these = ertIonS,
50 little regarded by the mass of the peo
pie, that the great wrong Is first perpe-
trated-an injury that the ballot box has
failed to cure. The people are strong,
but the giant may be fettered by web of
silk let us never forget that the price OF
liberty is eternal vigilance lfyon would
secure to yourselves something more than
the empty promises of the denagogue, if
You would secure AS otfirers cou,petent
trustworthy men, if you won d assist in
the glorious work of redeemIy the State
from the degradation of ruined credit
abroad and bankruptcy at hone, If you
would prevent the repetition Of the dis
graceful scenes of the past session of our
Leg islarure-you must select from your
fellow -citiZenS, men AS delegates To the
coming County Convention, whose demo-
cracy is based upon princip rather than
who have an interest in the country and
the success of the party, gent emen to
whom you would as freely conti,le your
private interests as those of ii public and
general nature. Do not rest, until this is
done, remember the burthen of onerous
taxation, remember the attempts to tram
pie upon your rights, your Sllghted re-
mon>trances, and above all remember you
are Freenen and Democrats-thenm make
one pxertion for the maintenance of your
rights, and The victory is begun. Give
one day at least to your country, she well
deserves it at your bands.
PHILIP w. THOMAS,
JOHN P HARPER,
SAMUEL P THOMAS,
Nj. P. H. LOVE,
JOHN N'MARTlN,
ROBERT CUMMINGS,
j. r. PILE,
THOMAS COFFEE,
THOMAS WOODS.
Democratic Central Committee.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
Auburn, JUNE II, 1854.
Democratic County Convention

The Democracy of Placer County in their
respective Precincts, will proceed to elect del
egates on the lst July, 1854, to attend a
County Convention to be held in AUBURN,
FRIDAY, JULY 7TH for the purpose of
choosing Eleven Delegates to the State Con
yention, to be held at Sacramento on the 18TH
proximo, and to nominate candidates to be
elected at the next general election, One
Senator. Four Representatives, County Judge
County Clerk, Sheriff, County Treasurer
District Attorney, Public Administrator, AS
SCISSOR and Surveyor
Under the basis of representation estab
Ished at the last Democratic Convention the
following is the apportionment for the differ
nnt nrecincts:
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
ADDRESS
DEMOCRACY OF PLACER COUNTY
10 [ He

DEMOCRACY OF PLACER COUNTY.
FELLOW DEMOcRATs:-The following
IS the report of Il Committee appointed at
a meeting of the Central Committee, hrld
in Auburn on the Goth ult, to draft an
Address to the Democracy, which they
beg leave to submit for your perusal.
AZ most of you fellow democrats, who
reside out of the town of Auburn, where
nearly all the schemes have been concoct-
cd which now divide the party in this
county, may not he aware Of the original
cause Of the difficulty we propose in this
brief article to set them forth fully and
candidly before you.
In accordance with long established
usages of the Democratic party, at the
last County Convention Il Central Com
mittee was chosen until the next annual
convention In that convention which Sc
lected them, no opposition was made to
any member placed on that committee,
aud for a time every thing went smoothly
on-all acting in concert togerher.-
Shortly previous to the last election,
your committee had occasion to meet
majority convened, and on
motion of Col. Mcclure of Yankee Jim,
AuIuD w uOfflHS was CIcCltI OudI
man. No difficulty occurred in the Com
mittee until after the election, when a re
fractory and dsorganiZing spirit began to
manifest itself, owing to the fact that
large portion of the committee cou Il not
be induced to join with another portion IN
recommending the election of a U"ited
States Senator before the proper time, con
trary, as we believe, to the wishes of
nine -tenths of the people. Indignant be
cause of our refusal to join in this Sena-
tOrial movement, Il portion Of them bolted
from the old committee and issued cal
for a convention, to he held in The town of
Auburn on the 18th November last. -
This bOting convention assembled, and
under the guise Of democracy, without
explaining the real object Of the movers
who got it up (Which was the endorse
fnens Of the Senatorial ,noye,) induced II
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
LOST

LOST - MACK
~ wodnosdov. Jun 18th, a small pn"V1r ~
u Terrier Dog answers to the name name ., and he
pRINCE-6is fore feet are white a"o o,er
has n spot of white on the breast ,;.s Saloon,
viii return said dog to the Bowling 'a'0
Auburn, will be literally REWARDED
Auhurr, juno 10th, 3A
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

We have again been favored by Haws
& Harmon with Sacramento papers in ad-
vance Of the stage.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

Yesterday all hands were favored with de-
lcous Ice ream by the firm OF coloreo
gentlemen who daily proclaim the excellence
of their Zine Lemonade Ice ream' through
the streets. We indorse the article as being
finely favored and cry easy to take
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

BATHs.--Stevens, of the New York Shaving
Saloon, has recently enlarged and refitted
his Bathing rooms in very neat manner, and
of course would like to hnve hi. friends and
customers visit them Only those who in.
dulge in baths can appreciate their luxury
they are better than sherry cobblers this hot
weather.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

SHoorING.-On Wednesday last two
persons on Rattle~nake Bar, named Ia
wilson aud Kennedy were about 10
"drnwn out" two miners, Cummings
and Parsons, by letting water on t" me"
claim. Cummings told them It they ''" 10
would strike them with pick hah''e'-
Dav d>on drew his pistol and fire" AT nun
twice, the second shot taking erect J"
his arm, he started to run when htn
nehv struck him with stick, Da'",
son also pursued firing another shol WV"
his pistol, the ball lodging III ~ "e"'
the sacr,m. Dr.. Thomas, OF th'S P'":a'
was called 10 extract the ball n' .h
serted "A probe into the wound " 49,"
depth of inches. Owing to the Fos',''"
of the bn let it could not he taken ou''
Cummings is in critica SitnatI"h. .od
Davidson and Kennedy were examine ''ho
by Justice Frey, Of Rat'lesnaRe' ., % for
| committed them to the County 0a'' w.
trial at the next term of court.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

ANo polls held last year
Township No 8, having been formed since
the last election and several new precincts
created it is recommended that these pre-
cncts send q delegation to the Convention
Heretofore Antoine precinct has been in
Township No. 7.
BY order Of the Central Committee.
PHILIP w THOMAS,
JOHN Z HARPER,
SAMUEL p. THOMAS.
M. p. n. LOVE,
JOHN M'MARTIN.
ROBERT CUMMINGS,
y. r. PILE,
THOMAS COFFEE,
THOMAS WOODS,
Central Committee
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

DEMocsATIC CONVENTION = In another
column will be found the call of the Central
Committee for the County Convention, to be
held in this place on the 7th Of July next
1t is to be hoped for the sake OF the integ
rity of the Democratic party. it's prime pies.
masses will take hold Of this matter and send
men to represent them in Convention who
are known for their sound integrity honesty.
and moral worth. and who will select men of
such stamp to be their standard bearers in
the coming campaign. Now is the time for
every good citizen to act Heretofore the
burthen has devolved upon few, and hence
the majority Of conventions have been packed
by the Office seekers to suit their own pecu
liar wishes and schemes But this should no
longer be tolerated You who have such an
interest at stake-you. the people at large,
upon whom devolves the support of govern
ment, s ould lay hold and correct the evils
and abuses which the political spectators
have heretofore heaped upon you.
Men have represented you in the legisla-
ture who have laughed in scorn at your re-
quests and instructions-who have set them
selves up as superior to those who had placed
them in position and conferred upon them
honor Aye. you have seen democracy per
verted-the SERVANTS turn masters, and de
clariug by their actions that their wishes
were superior to the people. If, therefore,
you wi h to see such perversions corrected,
you must turn out and attend to your own
political interests, and not let the wire pull
ers about the town of Auburn fix up matters
to suit their own particular wishes.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

There will be a Ball at the Mountaineer
House (Jack Phillps'). on the evening of the
Fourth of July. We call on the dancers to
turn out and give Jack bumper.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

The rates of passage by the Cores y.an. ON"
Sonora, the steamers that cit "a"
cisco yesterday, were as follows ...o,cb
Nicaragua -teamphip, Cortes, '" eIoO:
tickets, 1st cabin $275; od cah'" S'o ~,
steerage $14O. P. NJ ;. ;. oo""'s. so5(:
elusive of I-thmus transit, lst CABIN ~~'O'
2d cabin $40, steerage $3.50.
He is no mean philosopher wno ''
,,;v. . ,e.son for half he thinks.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

Adams & Co., has favored US with full
files of Atlantic papers.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

The road supervisor, Mr.. Carpenter, desires
to return his thanks to the citizens Of Au burn
lor the prompt manner in which they repond-
ed to the call to work upon the roads. And
would inform the public that the new road
from Auburn Commencing at the National
Hotel) to the Junction Ranch il now com
pleted and open for travel
He has repaired the Sacramento road at
the ravine crossing, near the "Traveler's S
Rest" and it is now in good travelling order
CoNyNDRUM.-Our old friend "Cimon"
sends us his last:
"Why is the rage in England for China
fowls likely to come to an end!"
Because more than half the birds them
selves are choking (Cochin.)
We received from Wells, Fargo & Co.
copy of the New York Herald, the only
one that came to town on Thursday.
Adams & Co., has favored US with full
files of Atlantic papers.
We have again been favored by Haws
4 Harmon with Sacramento papers in adj
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12
THE THREE CALLERS.

U- This pretty little poem appears in Charles
SWANS English Melodies"
Morn calleth fondly to fair boy straying
Mid golden meadows rich with clover dew;
She calls-but he still thinks of nought save play
ing,
And so she smiles and waves him aIfadieu!
Whilst he still merry with his flowry store,
Deems not that morn, sweet morn! returns no
more.
Noon cometh-but the boy, to manhood growing
Heeds not the time-he sees but one sweet form
One young fair face, from bower of jassamine
glowing,
And all his loving heart with bliss is warm;
So soon unnoticed seeks the western shore,
And man forgets that noon returns no more.
Night tappeth gently at easement cleaning
With the thin freight nick'ring faint and low
BY which gray haired man is sadly dreaming
Ger pleasure gone, as all life's pleasures go;
Night calls him to her, and he leaves his door
Silent and dark-and he returns no more.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

MRS. PARTINGToN ON THE MISSISSIPPI
"When will the Father of the Waters come
along 2" asked Mrs. Partington as she sat look
ing at Panorama of the Mississippi in the last
moments of its exhibition.
"The Father of Waters ?" replied the indi-
vidual addressed, why, this is it that you are
seeing before you."
"Goodness me, is it 2" said she, why, I've
digested my specs to look after big man with
the dropsy, and its nothing but river, after ALL
How Iwish they would call things by their pro-
per pames."
There was something of disappointment in
her tone but when afterwards she remarked to
herself, Z" | wonder if that water will wash % il
was a beautiful tribute from Benevolence to
Genius.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

A MATCH FOR WILLIAM TELL.-The great
match by Mr. Travis, of New Orleans, to shoot
an apple from the head of gentleman, has
been decided, Mr.. Travers wining the money
($l00O) upon the first shot. An orange, five
inches in circumference was substituted for the
apple, and the distance was 80 feet. Half tho
bullet went through the orange. Both gentle
men displayed great nerve upon the exciting
OCCASION. Boston Journal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

They have good joke on DR.. Egan, of Chi
cago he is great land OPERATOR as well as a
most successful physician. The doctor precribed
some pills for lady. She asked how they
were to be taken? "A quarteGd Gdown," said the
doctor, aud the balance in one, two and three
years"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

An exchange paper says any one would sup
pose that the employment of sewing was the
most powerful and quiet occupation in the
world and yet it is absolutely horrifying TO
hear ladies' talk of silettos bodkins, gatherings,
surgings hemmngs, gearings, cuttings, whip
pings, lacings cuttings and bnstings What
list of abominables.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

DIALOGUE OF FIFTY YEARS AGo-A. Do
you know Mr.. William Grimes?
b. | have the honor. lie is good writer,
an excellent companion, and very worthy
man if you make his acquaintance you will
never regret it
DIALOGUE OF To-DAY.-Say do you know
Bill Grimes?
B. | don't know any body else. lie gets
of a No. article for the papers, is first
rate companion, and perfect brick If you
and he hitch horses you will find him all right.
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

A droll fellow, who had a wooden leg, being
in company with man who was somewhat cred
ulous, the latter asked the former how he camo
to have wooden leg. "Why" said he" my
father had one, and so did my grandfather before
him /; it runs in the blood"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

A gentleman travelling on horseback " down
east" came upon an Irishman who was fencing
in most barren and desolate piece of land
What are you fencing in that lot for Pat 2"
said he. GA herd of cows would starve to
death on that land"
"And sure, your honor, wasn't | fencing it
too keep tho poor bastes out v it,"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

their country be ready to "be up and doing"
when the time for final action shall arrive. The
safety and the glory Of the country is at stake,
and we know there are thousands of strong
arms and warm hearts ready to enlist in this en-
terprise. There is no fear for Nebraska. Let
Kansas be settled with freemen, and we are
done with the fearful agitation of the slavery
question forever. Chicago Dem. Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

At the Supreme Judicial Court in Sagada-
hook, lately, Margaret Wormwood was divorced
from Il. G. Wormwood. The union was un-
doubtedly one of great bitterness, which the
court felt it his duty to dry up.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

Never joke with ladies' on matrimony or
bread making. 1t is very wrong. They are
both sacred. One refers to the highest inter-
ests of the heart and the other to those of tho
stomach. Young men will please chalk it down
in their hats.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

ANCIENT HIsTcRY.--" George Smith, do you
recollect the story ofDavid and Goiah ?"
Yes, sir; David was tavern.keeper, and
Golah was an Incorporate man."
"Who told you that 2"
"Nobody. | read it, and it said that David fix.
ed sling for Goliah, and Goiah got slowed
with it."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

VNTANTED.-To contract with some responsi,
w BILE person to get in five millions of feet OF
Saw Logs from our land, at the head of the Bay
ou We have two miles of good Rail Road, run
ming into the heart of the timber with two cars up
on It, and every thing in good state of repair to
do business. House and furniture, barn, five yoke
of oxen one span of horses and all the supplies
necessary will be furnished if required, to an ener
retic go-ahead man-We will give good con-
tract. l5tf.I HOPKINS q BROTHERS.
Mill Point, August /, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

One of the German almanacs remarks that
"a young girl is a fishing rod-thc eyes are
the hook, the smile, is the bate, the lover is the
gudgeon, and marriage the butter in which he
is fried"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

A printer on his death-bed was requested "to
be composed" Distributed, you mean," was
his faint reply.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

CYRINGES-Metal, Glass and India Rubber In
- lection Syringes, Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
F's and P's at the Mill Point Drugstore.
Nov 26. t72l L. NJ 3. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

The greatest bore in the world-the three
nile tunnel between Marseiles and Ayiguon,