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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-03-24
The Clergymen's Memorial in u r.. Senate

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great manifestation was made in the l..
: Senate on the presentation of the memorial
against the Nebraska bill, signed by 5000
Clergymen of New England. Only think of
1t. They had the cirontery to say that the
bill involved great moral wrong that "the
measure is full Of danger to tho peace and
even the existence of our beloved UnIon and
exposing us to the riShtcou, Judgements of
the Almighty and that as Clergynen in the
n7me and presence Of Almighty God, they
solemnly protested against Well, MIR.
Douglas fred up. Said it was " an atrocious
ialsehood and an atrocious calumny against
the Senate, that there seemed to be- an at
tempt to pile upon the Senate table offensive
document, SANDER after Islander, libel after
libel in order that the abolition press may
Senate and 90 back and give it credit in the
country Mr.. Butler thought they deserved
the ccnsure ofthe Senate. Mr.. Petit, thought
the pool oipolitics far more pellucld, clean,
healthy and beneficial than the stagnant
waters which surround the contrary creeds
and dogmas Of those men-snd proposed that
the memorial bo referred to the Chaplain To
report upon--ds to whether the Nebraska bill
was violation Of the law Of Cod
Mr.. Houston thought there was nothing
monstrous or informal in the memorial. 1t
charged that the bill involved violation of
national faith. lie had made the same
charge against it in debate" He did not see
why ministers of the gospel might not memo
rllize Congress as well as politicians and
other folks. "w neither the Nebraska bill
was right OF not was II question on which
there was room for difference of opinion
Senator'S we're not in such high place as to
DO above the right of tho people to inquire
into and criticise their official acts."
Mf. ENorstt said hc did not think these
t"ire Thousand clcrgynen Of New England
Lad Any dcsisn TO siip from the appropriate
ihc oi ttrir duty into the political arena.
Among t,cid t"cic were doubtless men OF all
IohaIrd lTtiss. ini, memorial was signed
10y meu 40 lJoae4 upon this mrasurc purely
ina moral point OF view. Looking upon IT
Ia that ligat, they had expressed their senti-
mcuts upon it, such had been the habit of
cltrs!ucn IN Lat s.clon vi country. They
on Aii proper occasions expressed their views
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-03-24
Brilging the Hudson at Albany.

The old ease Bridgccm VS. Boat'cm. 30
long in the court of the Capitol at Albany,
and between the real parties Albany AMI
Troy, is again up. There is the usual dis
play of witnesses, motions, arguments S..
Doubtful whether Bridge EN- will carry tlic
are disposed to think he will
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-03-24
The schools OF burlington.

We surrender large portion of our space
to-day, to the Report of the Superintendent
of the Public Schools of Burlington, read at
the last Town Meeting. It's statements and
recommendations deserve attention. In view
of the Importance Of the subject we need not,
we trust, urge n careful consideration of the
facts prevented, on every citizen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-03-24

TS-Tradcrs in this vicinity DESTROYS to Juy
Hardware in Boston for cash, will do well to
call on Lorett Wellington, l25 Milk street,
opposite kilby street, who have large stock
of American and Foreign Hardware and
Gallery, which they are disposed 90 SUI very
i,r for cash, for the Spring months
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-03-24

We call the attention Of our traders and
business men to the Cards of Boston Mcr-
chants in our columns The Boston men are
enterprizing, and DESTROYS of extending their
trade in this region, and offer inducements
which prudent men will not overlook.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-03-24
The way it Works in New Hampshire.


Senator Houston said the. Douglas medicine
was working badly. Instead of being a com
posing draught as its compounder said it was
to be, it proves to be exactly the opposite
This has been shown by the votes where there
has been chance to apply that test. 1t is
of no use to say in some places /" this measure
is In strict accordance with democratic prin-
ciples, and all good democrats must vote for
it y; or to say in other places, "the Nebraska
bill is not democratic measure as such
man may be a good democrat and dislike it,
but like it or dislike it, if he is good demo-
crat he must follow his file leaders and vote
for the candidates set up by the chief men of
the party" Hundreds and thousands at the
north will not be caught so. They know we'll
enough that the measure is put forward and
favored by the leading democrats of Congress
and that if they vote for the men which those
leaders favor, their votes will be carried to
the credit Of the Douglas bill. The Douglas
bill is in their eyes an outrage on the princi-
pies of freedom, call it by what name their
leaders pleasc,-is fraught with gross wrong
to the FREQ States under whatever disguise it
is presented. And they r,H not advocate the
measure, nor rote for those who do-de,no-
cratic or not democratic.
As far as returns show now, the loss of the
dcmocratic vote, even with n. Bakers ropu-
larity to help that side, is about 1000 from
the vote Of last year.
The Atlas Of the Goth SAYS -
We have returns from 2O4 towns, which
give the following aggregates
Bell 1854
Perkins ll,0Ol
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-03-24

having no data by which to judge of their
progress, they are unable to speak with that
decision they would he pleased to- The
teachers seem disposed to do their duty faith
fully, and, so far rs we could discern. the
pupils were industrious aud we'll disposed.
1t can hardly bc expected, that whore the
Teacher is not permanently employed that
discipline and system could be- maintained
which are 50 dcsirablc--so essential to per-
lection anywhere and your Committee would
urge upon the consideration ofnll the Districts
the avoidance Of multiplicity of Teachers,
as far as possible Employ the sam" teacher
50 long as he proves faithful, and will consent
to stay In those districts where teachers
! have been retained for successive terms, the
schools appear much to the hest advantage,
and show, in every regard, n marked SUPERB
GRITTY to other schools where changes have
been frequent.
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23
MINING LAWS.
North Fork of Yuba River.
PASSED July 16, 1853.

Ar Miners Meeting held on the 10th
day of july, 1853, the following laws for
the government of the district were SUBJ
mitted and unanimously adopted:
/. We claim the right to make laws
and regulations for the government of the
mines in this district. which is bounded a.
follows: commencing at Little Gold Bluff.
and extending up and along and including
both sides of the North Fork of the Yuba
to the forks thereof, being a distance OF
eight miles, more or less.
Ii. Each miner may hold two river claims,
one by location and one by purchase
A River claim shall be one hundred feet
long, and as wide as the fume drains. In
order to hold river claims written notices,
renewed every thirtieth day must be post
ed thereon, signed by every miner interest
ed.
III. A miner may hold one claim in tho
bank and one in the river. Bank claims
shall be one hundred feet front and extend
into the hill two hundred feet Notices
shall be posted on bank claims the same
as provided in Art. II for river claims.
w. A miner holding one claim in the
bank and one in the river, shall work his
bank claim when his river claim is not
workable, and shall work his river claim
in the fiuming season, under penalty OF
forfeiture.
V. All laws heretofore made for tho
government of this district are hereby re-
pealed, and these laws alone shall hereaf-
ter govern this district.
vi. Tools on claims shall not be evil
dence of locatory possession unless accom-
panied by posted notices as before pro-
vided.
VII. A copy of these regulations shall
be kept at all times for inspection at the
cabin of the president of this meeting.
On motion, adjourned.
GEO. A. TALLMADGE, Prest.
JOHN w. TRENT; Sec'y.
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23
East Branch of the North Yuba.
PASsED DECEMBER o 1874

At meeting of the Miners of the East
Fork, held at Alexander Miott's Store.
December 9, 1854, the following Mining
Laws were unanimously adopted, viz:
I. This district shall be called the East
Fork Mining District, and shall extend
from the mouth of the East Fork to oil
its head branches.
II. All River Claims shall be one hun
dred feet long, following the course Of the
river, and extending from low water mark
on one side to thirty feet above low water
mark on the other; provided such bank
has not been previously claimed.
III. River Claims shall be held by post
ing notices, without renewing, from tho
first of December to the first of April; but
notices must be renewed every thirtieth
day during the remainder of the year.
w. Each Bank or Flat Claim shall be
sixty feet front, and extending into the
hill without limit.
V. Bank and Flat Claims in condi-
ton for working, either by having water
already on them, or those which can easily
be worked by carrying the dirt to the
river, must be worked every week to hold
them.
vi. Any company locating bank or
fiat claims for the purpose of bringing
water upon them, shall be allowed to hold
such claims until water is brought; provi.
ded they commence work within one week
from day of notice.
VII. Every miner may hold one river
claim and one bank claim by location, and
one Of each by purchase, but no more.
VIII. All disputes respecting mining
claims which may arise between miners in
this district, shall be settled by arbitra-
ton.
Resolved, That three copies of the pro-
ceedings Of this meeting be posted in as
many conspicuous places along the East
Fork, to wit: one at Alex. Miott's Store,
one at the Low Ridge, and one at Colyin
& Cos Store.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary keep a
copy of the proceedings of this meeting at
his dwelling for reference.
ResolUed, That the thanks of this meet
ing be unanimously rendered to D. w.
Peck, ESQ.,, for his efficient manner in fill-
ing the chair; also, to Mr.. Alex. Mott,
for his kindness in furnishing accommoda-
tions for this meeting.
On motion, adjourned.
D. w. PECK, Prest..
CLEMENT BEArTIE, Sec'y. es =
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23
Dovnieye Sierra County, California Saturday December %

was qulverlng upon Its grey peaks, and
the next moment the clouds opened, the
rocks tottered to their foundation, roar
like the groan of Universe filled the air,
and / felt myself blinde and thrown. ]
knew not whittier. How long remained
insensible I cannot tell; but when con-
seriousness returned, the violence of the
tempest was abating, the roar Of the winds
dying in the tree tops, and the deep tones
ofthe thunder coming in fainter murmurs
from the eastern hills.
arose, and looked trembling and al
most delirious arond. She was there
the dear idol of my infant stretched
out upon the wet, green earth. After a
moment of irresolution, l went up and
looked upon her. The handkerchief upon
her neck was slightly rent, and single
dark spot upon her bosom told where the
pathway of death had been. At first |
clasped her to my breast with cry of
agony, and then laid her down and gazed
into her face, almost with feeling of
calmness. Her bright disheveled ringlets
clustered sweetly round her brow, the look
of terror had faded from her lips, and an
infant smile was pictured beautifully
there-the red rose tinge upon her cheek
was lovely as in life, and as pressed it to
my own, The fountain of tears was opened,
and l wept as if my head were waters. l
have but dim recollection of what fol-
lowed-I only know that I remained
weeping and motionless till the coming en-
of twilight, and that I was then taken
tenderly by the hand, and led away where
| saw the coantenances of parents and
sisters.
Many years have gone by upon their
wings of light and shadow, but the scenes
I have portrayed still come over me at
times, with terrible distinctness. The
oak yet stands at the base of the preci-
pice, but its limbs are black and dead, and
its hollow trunk, looking upwards to the
sky as if calling to the clouds for drink"
is an emblem of rapid and noiseless decay
A year ago l visited the spot, and the
thoughts of by-gone years come mournful-
ly back to me-thoughts of the little In
nocent being, who fell by my side like
some beautiful tree of Spring, rent up by
the whirwind in the midst of its blossom
ing. But I remembered oh, there
was JOY in the memory-that she had gone
where no lightning slumbered in the folds
of the rainbow clouds, and where the sun
lit waters are never broken by the storm
breath of Omnipotence.
My readers will understand why / shrink
in terror from the thunder. Even the con-
sciousness of security is no relief to me
my fear has assumed the nature of an in
stinct, and seems indeed part of my ex-
istence.
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23
Good Night.
BY r. Il. TAYLOR.

BY r. Fl. TAYLOR.
Good night ! and may the god Of sleep
Press gently on thy brew,
And on thy lip may softly creep
The smile that plays there now
All undisturbed be thy repose
By visions of grim care,
And thy young heart so light, that woes
May find no dwelling there.
While angels guard thy downy bed,
May fear of ill depart,
And bright-winged peace play round thy
head,
And nestle in thy heart.
May all thy dreams be happy themes
OF joy, and love, and light,
And all thy life be like thy dreams
So, once again-good night!
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23
A Savage Critic.

The Temperance journal, the "better
half of the Christian Advocate, contains
criticism Of the corresr ondence of the
Rev. Isreal S. Delhi, which the writer in
tends shall seal up that Individual her.
meticaly. After manifesting great con-
Germ lest the Kings English suffer martyr
dom without the benefit of clergy, he
quotes the following passage from Mr..
Deihl's letters to the Christian Advocate,
from Downieville:
"The Cadets desired our meeting with
and speak to them, end rejoiced in their
prosperity and success 1--WE had fine
opportunity and pleasure II. gathering
flowers" "It is seven miles up one way,
and four up another, to get up
TIE critic must be aware this was alto
gether an uphill business, and that the
Reverend gentleman was perfectly justi-
fable in getting up by the easiest way he
could. The object Of language is to enar
bic the speaker or writer to convey his
thoughts to others, and if the above pas
sage is not elegant, it is at least compre-
hessive. Besides, Mr.. Delhi did not say
SO unadvisedly; he had authority for the
liberty he took with the lamented Murray;
vide the following from the vernacular Of
Utah Territory:
0Roll up Tumble up
.any way to get up!
Whoa haw, gol dern ye!"
We hold therefore that the Reverend
gentleman was substantially right
if not in the letter, at least in the spirit
Any one who has climbed the hills about
Downieville knows that the traveller has
no spare breath to embellish sentences
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23
BINKS.

VALUE OF BooKs.-It is recorded oil
Plato that, although his paternal inheri-
tence was small, be bought three books Of
Philolaus, the Pythagorean, for 10000
denarii, nearly $500. We are also in
formed that Aristotle bought few books
belonging to Speucippus, the philosopher
for three Attic talents, q sum equivalent
to about $500. st. Jerome also ruined
himself by purchasing the works of Origen
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23
NO..46.

that can be understood in the rough. And
what's the use of rounding periods when
they.Nilf roll down the hill, no matter
whether they be triangular, quadralateral
or p6lyhedrons?
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23

49, That 8 what / call a ron,age
press" q the printer said when ram but
I'D him against . stone wall.
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23

RAINY DAYs.-We always liked to 60
to school on rainy days, because then there
wereSfewer scholars, and we got more of
the masters attention. Then, too, he be-
came familiar, put by his stern demeanor,
Ala dkawmg itKs fithful few, around him,
'tStd Is taiss,a | 81 explained the dinicult les
son. There was 4 eosiness about the
1chdot room on such days, that we liked
Portland Transcript.
Aye, so there was. The master was not
90 po,kentinish as on sunshiny days, and
we could steal across to the girls side, sit
beside our little blue eyed lady-love, with
the dirty face and shoeless feet, throw pa
Per wads at the other boys, and earn 9
thrashingr thstswas sure to come during
theawssk0 Not to speak of throwing
stehss1t the old woman's geese, in thu
an pond, and getting spanked and sem
4 djp5ptsfless to bed.
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23

nag SENTIMENTAL" Angelina, will
you be mine-the partner of my joys and
sorrows, the wife of my bosom?"
aNow, Jake, go away! D 'ye think.
I'd come for to 60 for to sleep with q
man? Git eout, you Teller y
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23
Written for the Sierra Citizen.

The Gem.
It was one of the pleasant days in No
vember, when no cloud bespeced the sky,
that / took tour to this romantic spot.
The blue lines of the distant hills, the
bright evergreen foliage, the sheltered
hooks and stony cayerns, the rocky bluffs
with their inviting seats, bespeak spot
where silence might be the reigning spirit.
Among the rugged mountains that rise
for above the clustering hills, looking down
on the pleasant valleys beneath are those
Of the Buttes on the north, Spanish Peak
on the west, Pilot Peak on the south, and
the Sierra Nevada range on the east.
These all add to the charm of the most
beautiful scenery grouped together, run
ming from their gorges through the valleys.
Beneath are clear streams of water, jutting
rocks and artificial dams, breaking into
singing cascades and murmuring water
falls. Here the romance of fancy can
range through the clumps OF hrs and the
dark shades of pines, with their giant
trunks, holding in moody silence the secrets
of these mountain Businesses, that have
lain there for by-gone centuries. As the
stiffness is broken by footsteps, you ava
ken from their slumbers whole myriad
Of spirits that charm the listening ear with
their spectre tale, holding sweet commu-
MON with the breeze. While imaginary
forms people the hills, the music of the
breeze, the reflected landscape wants not
for beauty and companionship. This little
Gem IS one Of CALIFORNIA; grandest scenes,
elevated about two thousand feet above
aeheievel Of the valleys beneath, sheltered
by . pyramid Of rocks on one side, that
rise four hundred feet above its level, and
On, the other shaded by tall pine and fiji
trees. The. tourist who visits the Gem
swillhever regret the time and labor.
81 JEFF.
The Sierra citizen. [volume] (Downieville, Calif.) 1854-185?, 1854-12-23

A FAMINE is prevailing in India.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-18
ROBERT MAXIM 4 SONS CIRCULAR.


The week closed With
Of wheat In all thu markets Of the kingdom,
corn has been generally we'll supported
exceeded large arrivals
considerable Import Of wheat from the
In large quantity chiefly In Jour- Atlantic are
evidently In OF he Immediate
ers deliveries being nj the
rage OF many previous weeks forming guam
y as compared with former this PERIOD
eSnnstanee prices have yielded but te many ships
calling ports having found aud with
ght stocks IN the hands OF
to look for large demand meeting
Ply II rot expected that receipts from the
can be repeated to extensive and
time NJ ~ eapse before again abuudantiy
course OF westerly winds.
The weather these few days ha, been the
eonnty and good deal Of rain having fallen
Sh!ch viii greatly bsneh the spring
here has been quiet Friday,
sales rather lower rates wou. -four
AMI Indian To this mornings
plies have attracted buyers from the
chased most descriptions OF
tent aud the quotations OF this
Qiaties but mdding and inferior
cheaper Flour fully IL bbs
except for extra brands; the bulness
entirely for consumption and the market strong
IIe freely At fIdey's decline Beans Invited
quest without apparent change value.
reduced except for light uferi0r descriptions
tinues In fair demand for the county, prices
be lsdan 2 Cd Or cheaper with but moderate
saotions. "
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-18


UNITED STATES CoURr-JupoE HALLrnuRroS.-T This
Court was occupied Tuesday with the case of Mesr
Bniord, Mayo x Blair, against the Union Steamship
company, suit for damages sustained by the former In
the obstruction OF portion OF their goods at Rockets
oy ireshet because Of their delivery on the Wharf at
an inconveneut time and without notice of such de-
very being given. Exceptions evidence by the de-
iendants counsel and consequential agreement constiu
ted the main feature OF Tuesdays proceeding this mat
ter ihere was but one witness examined His testmo.
ny had reference chiefly to the time of delivery The
whole question resolves itself into the single issue what
constitutes proper delivery On the one side II is con-
sdeed that the delivery Of goods the wharf, at Rock
cts on Saturday evening" without notice Of that de-
hVery being given Is such the law contempstes
nor in keeping with the and conditions of the bill Of
lading
On the other side It is held that the time OF sailing he
ing regularly advertised incumbent on the vessel
so advertised TO depart at the precise tme To that and
promPlness in the discharge Of goods Indispensable
The course pursued In this instance was held to be In
strict conformity with the usages always observed In such
matters, and If loss ensued was because of an unfor
seen circumstance against which they could be sup
posed to guard.
The probability s that judgement will be rendered
IN ths matter during the present term. 1t question
which presents grounds Tor argument and exceptions TO
inhnity and IL good end be obtained by procras
tinaon its complicated will be avaisd Of for that
purpose.
series OF other Of precisely similar character
are pehding against this company, which will necessarily
be governed by the decision In this present case The
various suits understand involve an amount of sir or
seven thousand dollars.
The case will DO further discussed on tomorrow
Aessrs Gregory and Steser counsel for the plain
ths-Judge Crump and VIM. Wallace Day for the de.
PENDANTS.