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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

Three Jolly husbands out in the country
by the names OF Tim Watson, Joe Brown,
and Bill Walker, sat late one evening
drinking at the village tavern, until, being
pretty well corned, they agreed that each
one on returning home, should do the first
thing that his wife told him, in default Of
which he should the next morning pay the
bill. They separated for the night, engag-
ing TO meet again the next morning, and
give an honest account OF their proceedings
at home, so lar as they related to the bill.
The next morning Walker and Brown
were earley at their posts, but it was some
time before Watson made his appearance.
Walker began first -
"You see when entered my house the
candle was out, and tie fire gave but a
glimmering OF light, came near walking
into pot of batter that the pancakes were
to be made of in the morning. My wife,
who was dreadtully out of humor, said to
me 'arcastically.
Bill, do put your foot in the balter!"
9" Just as you say, Maggy," said |, and
without the least hesitation, put my foot
in the batter, and then went to bed"
Next, Joe BrowR told his story.
"My wife had already retired in our
usual sleeping room which adjoins the
kite hen, and the door of which vas ajar :;
not being able TO navigate perfectly you
know, made dreadful clattering among
the household furniture and my wifo in no
pleasant tone, bawled out,
DO break the porrdge pot!'
No sooner said than done, | seized hold
of the bail of the pot, and striking it against
the chimney Jamb, broke i into q hundred
| pieces. After this eXRloit | retirsd TO rest,
and got curtain lecture all night for my
pains"
1t was now Tim Watson's turn TO give
an accouin of himself, which he did with
a very long face as follows:
"My wifo gave mo the most unlucky
command in tho world for was blunder-
ing up stairs in the dark, when she cried
ont,
do br ak your neck--do, Tim
III be cussed if do, Kate said |, as l
gathered myself up I'll sooner pay the
bill. And so, landlord, here's the cash tor
you; and this Is the last time III ever risk
five dollars on the command Of my wife,"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

A DEFINITION. witness in a liquor
case at Manchester, N. H., in describing
the prohibited article" said Salsoda is
ice and water and some stuff squrted into
L from concern. Don't know whether it
Is intoxicating or not /; it makes one feel
good-feet lift easier"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

PorAToEs.--A merchant OF Albany has
coltracted for 500 bushels of Mercer po-
tatoes, raised in Rensselaer, Co., to be de-
liyered between now and the first of Janu-
ary next, at Slp pr barrel. MERGERS sold
there last winter at 81 per barrel.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20
ST. I,ouis. Sent

The reported reelection of Senator
Atchison to the United States States SEN
a'e from Missouri, as stated by the New
York Tribune, is a gIaring hoax. 1t is
we'll known that our Legislature does not
meet even, for several months to como.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

a. A brig arrived here Tuesday from
Georgetown, s. C.. with the mate and
several of the crew sick with what il called
the Georgetown Fever they were re-
moved to the Marine Hospital. We sug-
ges, to the city authorities the proPricty of
enforcing the quarantine laws.
Since the above was In type, we learn
the mate has expired
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

A new Tragedy has been written by a
Boston author for Miss Kimberly, which
q Q will produce at Cincinnati this fall
She pays $500 for tho manuscript and
stipulated sum each time the play is per-
formed. II is entitled Semiramis, Queen
Of Assyria, and in the opinion of those who
have read it, "abounds with passages OF
the highest poetic excellence"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

NoRroLr. The population Of Norfolk is
now reduced to abou, $500, Of which no,
more than 1900 are whites, md 5000
negross--This circum stance gives one
m,re vivid realization Of the awful havoc
IN ,de!hy the yellow hvr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

Gy" The San Francisco Herald states
that Mr.. Slas Burrows, an American
gentleman, Just returned from China, was
an eye witness to the execution of thirty
five hundred rebels who were taken prison.
ers in the battle near Canton in the month
of March last.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

SENSIBLE LlBERALrTY.-A Dry Goods
house in Summer street, Boston, (Iovcy
g. Co. has just divided $4,000 among the
clerks, the Same being the half year profits
over a certain per cent. retained by the
propricto,s. The house itself makes at
least $40, 900 per year, and above this dis
tribute $4,000 among the employed. Tho
result Of this is that every clerk, as far as
possible, takes an interest in the establish
ment equal to the proprietors.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

-Four prisoners escaped from the Jail at
Concord, N: IT,, on Sunday, but were all
recaptured. One swan across the Merr-
mac River, leaving all his cl thes. lie
was found in the woods some hours after.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

Mrs. Jane C. Washington, widow Of
the late John Aug justine Washington,
Of Mount Vernon, and mother of the
present owner Of that honored place,
died at Mount Vernon last week.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

The corner stone of an immense granite
monument, commemorative of the landing
of the Pilgrims, is to be laid at Plymouth
on the first of August, lS56.-Thlrtcen
wears in the maximum Of time allowed for
its construction, and it is expected to be
one of the most magnificent monumental
structures in the world.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

Rare Accomplishment.-A female school
teacher in her advertisement stated that she
was complete mistress Of her own
tongue" "Il that's tho case," said a caus-
tic old bachelor, she can't ask too much
for her services"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

Nor BAp.--An exchange aftor chronic
liug an accident,by which man had one leg
and both arms broken, adds that he hurt
himself besdesP
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

GES. ScoTT.-It is again reported that
the Attorney General has decided that Gen.
Sc)tt is not entitled to back pay under the
resolution authorizing the President to con-
fer upon him the tile of Lieutenant Gene
raj.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

Father Gavazz, the Italian priest, is
coming to the United States again, to aid
the know nothings in their warfare upon
foreigners.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

RAcHEL.-The gross receipts for the
three performances OF Mile. Rachel last
week were $l2,500.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-09-20

mTThe people Of Maine have elecisds
large majority Of anti Maine Law men to
the Legislature.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-06-16
TOWANDA:
saturoap alorninp, June III, 1855.
seletteS Qoetrp.
-@-~sw o Am-e
GIVE.
BY MRS. L. II. sIGoCRNEY.


Ills more blessed to giUe than to receire.'
Give prayers the evening hath begun;
Be earlier than the rising san;
Remember those who feel the rod ;
Remember those who know not God.
His hand can boundless blessings give
Breathe prayers, through them the soul shall live
Give aims ; the needy sink with pain;
The orphans mourn, the crushed complain.
Give freely; boarded gold is dust,
4 prey to robbers and to rust.
Christ through his poor, claim doth make;
Give gladly, for thy Savior's sake.
Give books they live when you are dead
Light on the darkened mind they shed
Good seed they SOW, from age to age,
Through all this mortal pilgrimage.
They nurse the germs of holy trust;
They wake untired when you are dust.
Give smiles, to cheer the little child,
A stranger on this thorny wild;
1t bringeth love, its guard to be
1t, helpless, asketh love from thee.
Howe'er by fortunes gifts unblest,
Give smiles TO childhOod's guileless breast.
Give words, kind words, to those who err;
RemOrse doth need a comforter.
Though in temptation wiIes they fall,
Condemn n0t-wc are sinners all.
With the sweet charity of speech,
Give words that heal and words that teach.
Give thought, give energy to themes
That perish not like folly's dreams,
Hark from the islands of the sea,
The missionary cries to thee;
To aid him on heather soil,
Give thought, give energy, give toll.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-06-16

Earl WarWick's Seal Ring.
BY MISS LAWRENCE.

t' If there be one that can foretell
The first DEGREES of fate he too, shoHld know
What is within the everlasting book
Of destiny decreed cannot by wit
Or mans invention be dissolved or summed"
InnnrT,, T..
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

APoLoGY.-We are unable this week to lay be-
fore readers accounts of affrays, brutal afrays
fatal afrays, and fights with stones, clubs, knives
and pistols Neither can we chronicle fashion
able number of murders. 1t is true however, that
Court of Sessions has kindly furnished passports
to six or eight men for the States Prison, and it is
understood the Sheriff will conduct the party thth-
er and give them introduction to the keepers
thereof.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

CRESCENT CRY HALL.--This hall is now reGtted,
and in complete order for theatrical performances
1t is as large and convenient any hall in the
mountains. The scenery, painted by MIR Hll is
beautiful; and Mr. Plant, the proprietor is fairly
entitled to credit for his enterprise, in beautiyng
it, for the accommodation and amusement Of our
citizens Next week the Robinson Family with
efficient aid may be expected to make their appear
ance, when our citizens will turn out en- nasse
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17
% Byron says
R3- Byron says
''This is the way physicians mend or end us,
Secundem artem-but although we
In health-when sick, call them to attend us


In health-when sick, we call them to attend us,
Without the least propensity to jeer."
The above brings to mind the best medicine ever
used and not necessary be prescribed by physician
We allude to Dr. Guysotts Improved Extract of Yellow
Dock and Sarsapara, which is proving to be one of the
most popular and valuable medicines in use; and un
dOubtedly it be called the most pure preparation Of
Sarsaparla offered to the public Dr. Guyset being
regular practising physician of great talent has gained
himself much merit, by chemically combining the Shaker
prepared Yeow Dock and the cred Honduras Sarsapa-
ra," which the inv uable agents. of which the Lab
oratory of Dr. Guyso has given the virtues of these
in their perfection We believe his preparation
tans all the restorative properties of the roots eombined
and concentrated in their utmost strength and efficacy
Experiments made in the manufacture Of this med
scine until found that it could not be further I'M
proved Accordingly find it resorted to almost unver
sally in complaints for general protraon ola the vital
powers and all those tormenng diseases OF
Purchasers ought to be careful to ask Tor ana Ke none
but Dr Guysotts Improved Extract OF Yellow DOCK ana
Sar apara" All Others, in comparison, are worthless.
For sale at all the principal Drug stores IN the state
PARK & WHITE Sole Agents, to whom al orders must De
addressed No "a Merchant street, I'd door above Mont
gOmery. -'
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

FATAL Acc1DENr.-On Wednesday morning, 14th
inst, (proverbially lucky day for the feathered
tribe,) while Mrs H. in company with Miss ]. w.,
was exhibiting to the writer her Canary bird, and
having temporarily relieved Dick from-his prison
the better to show off his perfections in singing
and hopping in the security of the moment and
without the remotest apprehension of danger by
his fair mistress or little Dick himself-who seemed
wonderfully pleased with the privilege of the par
lor, and of singing in the open air--an envious
and malignant black Tom Cat--tiger like--bound-
ed from the jungle of window curtain, and--hor-
rid to relate seized on tie panic-strcken songster
to the utter dismay of all present The ladies
uttered q scream of horror The writer being
the only gentleman present, advanced to the res
cue and having kicked the aforesaid cat about
rod across the room, succeeded in making him
yield his victim but, alas! either from the pres
sure of TOMS jaws, or the sudden interruption of
poor Dicks song, the last signs of life were trem-
bling away, when the body was recovered The
scene was truly painful; and as slight tribute OF
respect to the deceased as also to alleviate the sOr
rows of sympathzing friends the following stanzas
have been written
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

SOUND ON THE CRAPE.--Mr J. c. Brown concluded
to close up his store, last Sabbath, (where he has
every thing to sell ip common with other citizens
who had closed their stores for several weeks pre-
vious. In compliment to the gentleman, for his
pious resolution, joker ornamented the knob of
his door with yard of crape-whereat Mr. B.
grinned CHASTITY smile.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17
PLAcERVILLE. Feb. l3, 1855.


At meeting of the members of the bar in Pla-
cerville, held in relation to the recent death of
Maj. A. T, Ward the following proceedings were
had: sr.. 20
On motion, D. X. Newell, Esq, was called to the
chair, and John Hume appointed Secretary.
The Chair appointed r. M. Anderson Sam'l ].
K Hondy and L, T. Carr, Esqs, committee to-
draft series of resolutions; and the following
resolutions were reported by The committee:
WHEREAS, We have just receiAed the sad intel
igence of the death of our fellow townsman and
professional associate, Abram T. Ward, Esq, and
feel desrous of furnishing testimonial of the high
esteem in which he was held by us. therefore,
Resolved, That we unite with his numerous
friends, our sympathy, in the loss of one unver-
sally beloved for his many excellent qualities of
mind and heart. ?. .,,r
Resolved, That we attend his funeral obsequies,
to take place this afternoon.
Resolved, That we the usual badge Of
mourning for the term of thirty days.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to his bereaved mother; and that the
papers of this county, also the papers of Louisville
St Louis and Natchez, be requested to publish the
same
These resolutions being reported were adopted,
and the meeting adjourned. q
JOHN HUME, Sec. d. K. NEWELL, Chm.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

EASY Nat, OR THE THREE APPRENTICES, by A. L.
Himson-Ghs work was written by an ex-Express-
man and dedicated to the Expressmen of America.
Those who are fond of incidents will be pleased
with it, an ample variety being given. Geo. Vim
cent & Co have it for sale.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

"DocToRED' GOLD Dusr--It is stated says the
s. F. Evening News, that there are parties in that
city, associated together who do fourishing busi
ness in the way Of imposture and rascality, by
means of preparing what is termed 'doctored' gold
dust putting an inferior article through sort of
counterfeitng process to render it saleable at
the highest rates. .'One who knows says: "They
employ agents who purchase dust for them, paying
from Sl4 to SIT so per ounce. On its reaching
San Francisco the most is made of it, and no mis-
take. That which will pay for minting goes thro'
the very legitimate process; that which will not
pay profit by mlnting (and that is the $14 dust)
is 'doctored,' and then smuggled to some localities
where the dust Of those neighborhoods is of high
and Uniform value. AT such points this imported
dust knor to tie owners to be Worth only about II
is palmed off to the various dust buyers and bank
agencies at $l7 so. through agents employed (in a
variety of secret ways) by this precious concern.
Thus have large amounts of inferior dust been dis
posed off by dint of sheer fraud and deception, and
very severe losses made by the innocent purchasers,
and in many instances by those least able to stand
them. Now, are such operations fair and honest !
or are they rank with the odor of rascality 2"
Just tell us plainly who the principal thief is, in
order that he may be hung as he deserves. A
practice of this kind deprecates the value of gen.
uine dust
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

WE acknowledge the receipt of Legislative docu-
ments from Senators Hall and Colby, and Messrs.
Stevenson and Mcconnell of the Assembly
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

The stock holders of Bradley, Berdan g. Co.'s
Canal, met in Mud Springs, on Saturday last, and
elected the following gentlemen directors for the
coming year: ]. M. B. Wetherwax of Mud
Springs; D. o. Mills, of Sacramento; I. c. Woods
John Benslee, and H, VanvalkenbuIgh, of San
Francisco. c. P. Jackson & Co. were appointed
Trcasurers
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

The MINERS ADVOCATE is being severely exer-
cised, lately, about " Senatorial matters. 1t offers
advice to the Legislature after this wise:
Nay, if the present Legislature can not elect
Senator-and can not enact any measure that does
not partake of Senatorial prejudice-then rather
than adjourn, let the members thereof resign, and
confess to their constituents that they are totally
unfit to fill the positions they occupy.n
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

LAWS CHEMICAL DIoRAMA.-Laws' Diorama of
Dissolving Views were exhibited in this town on
Saturday and Monday evenings last. They are
pleasing and beautiful. The attendance was good
and everybody satisfied A view of the Drummond
light alone is worth the price of admission
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

CONTESTED ELEcTIoN.--The contested election
case of McCurdy vs. Calvin, it will be remember
ed, was referred by the Legislature back to the
people of Tuoumne county The election took
place on Thursday last, and McCurdy whig, was
elected over Calvin, Gwin-ocrat, by a majority of
over $50. McCurdys gain, In precincts heard
from, over Calvin since the September election,
is 1lG.
Tuolumne county has hitherto been strongly
democratic; and is no doubt democratic still and
would, if the people had had an opportunity, have
given democratic majority in the late election
The issue was, Gwin-ocracy against the people
and the people triumphed.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

Two large gambling saloons have been closed up
lately, in San Francisco We hope more of the
gambling hells will soon follow suit If San Fran
cisco would abolish the prevailing free lunch sys-
tenn, she would soon be rid of all her gambling
loafers
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

BY reference to our law report of lest week, it
will be seen that the 1lth Judicial District Court
have made some important ruling of great interest
to miners
1st. That mining claims are not liable to sale on
execution.
Cd That mining regulations declaring forfeit
ure for the nonpayment of assessments during the
progress of the work to the company without sale,
are unconstitutional, Illegal and void.
Sd. Mining claims sold under execution are not
liable to redemption.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

FROM the following it will be seen that negotia-
tions for the annexation of the Sandwich Islands
are at an end for the present.
On January 24th, Mr.. Gregg U S. Commission
er, received q despatch from Mr.. Wyllie, the Min
lister of Foreign Relations, stating that the latter
had been ordered by the King to discontinue the
negotiations for the annexation of the Islands to
the United States, commenced and carried on by
his late Majesty, Kamehameha IIl.-State Journal.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

VETo.-The Governor mas vetoed the bill pro,
viding for the payment of the salary of Judge
Heard, of Sacramento in cash. There is no objec-
ton to Judge Heard receiving cash for his services
but many important reasons why he should not be
made preferred creditor. The Governor says:
No good reason, it is conceived, can be assigned
why persons who have furnished fuel, lights or sta
tionery-who have served as Jurors or witnesses or
performed labor for the county in improving high
ways erecting public buildings or bridges, have
otherwise contributed to the wants of the county,
should be refused payment for articles furnished
labor performed, until sum sufficient shall have
accumulated over and above the amount due
monthly to the County Judge
In the liquidation of indebtedness incurred, by
authority of law, justice only be done by the
exercise of that strict impartialty which should in
all characterize the transactions of State and
County authorities and it is believed to be correct
in principle and just in practice, that preference
should be given to State or County officers over
other public creditors
Although local in its character and limited in its
operations the passage of this act would establish
a pecedent for subsequent legislation having in
view similar Objects in the consideration of which
much valuable time would necessarily be consumed
and the statute book encountered with special leg
isative enactments of doubtful propriety, and gen.
orally injurious in their consequences
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

THE Legislature has this week, as usual, been
balloting for u s. Senator, at the rate of eighteen
dollars per minute, having first made themselves
preferred creditors for the money. The following
is the vote
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

CoMPRoMsE.--The Trinity Times, Sierra Citizen,
Grass Valley Telegraph, MarysvMe Herald, and
Amador Sentinel, are out in favor of l. c. Woods
as compromise candidate for U. s. Senator.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

SUPERVISOR BILL--ln the discussion of the Su-
pervisor bill in the Senate we notice tLat Messrs
French and Keene manifest some anxiety about
fixing the salary of the Clerk of the Board at an
amount not exceeding $1,000. $1,000 appears to
be the great panacea with these gentlemen, a limit
less would not answer, and would be inconsistent
with the general $1,000 arrangement. Would it
not be well to amend the bill and provide that the
Board of Supervisors elect their own Clerk this
course is adopted in other States. In fact, the
County Clerk ought not to be Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors. This officer will have large accounts
to come before the Board for adjustment and ought
not to have position giving him advantages over
the Treasurer, Sheriff, and other creditors Let
Supervisors elect their own Clerk and fix his COM
pensation in a not exceeding 5000. Plenty of
men can be found in every county competent and
willing to perform the duties and thousands of
men superior to any County Clerk in the State, in
point of ability The effort to legalize the acts of
Courts of Sessions through the Board of Supervis
ors, is vain attempt. Acts performed under a
law unconstitutional per Sc. never be legalzed
by subsequent legislation without revision of the
constitution in the particular involved, comforting
additional power, of deegating authority.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

KEARN RIVER MINES Beware of this freshly
invented humbug. Recollect your Gold Lake and
Gold Bluff experience. Inquire how many bank
ers, SPECTATORS, and whiskey shops are concerned
in this newly coined discovery
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17

BAII.-Morning Star Lodge, /. 90. F.. No. 20,
give their first annual Ball. at the Union Hotel,
Placerville, Thursday evening, 22d inst
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-17
l. L N T. S

WRITTEN ON THE DEATH OF MRS. II. s "LITrLE DICKIE
Poor, luckless Dick! you little thought.
ctn When chirping in the parlor hall, l..
The curtain folds with danger fraught,
Or puss was lurking near the wall:
And when thy note proclaimed the dawn .
Of freedom, by its melody, ..ai
Twas but the death-dirge of the swan,
r. That sings his own sweet elegy. ,1 ....
But he the last link of that race ,.,
Who roam in jungles of Bengal,
Had watched, thy glories to deface,
And change thy sportive joy to gall.
One fatal leap-thy song is DER:
No friendly arm can shield or save;
While unavailing sorrows pour .taf
Their requiem OH thy little grave