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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-13
A LITTLE roo FAST MY FRIEND.

Our friend, the Lancaster Iatelligencer, in.
dulges in the following jubiant strain about
the winter. We trow, his warmth for sold
Buck" makes him insensibe to the wintry
blasts with which we, even in less harsh
climate, are severely suffering. The ground
covered with snow, and the water freezing in
our rooms is not much like the tasteful picture
of spring which he has drawn. Old Father
Richie used to call it winter lingering in the
lap of spring. But never mind, we will have
a good time soon-not only the singing of birds,
and the fields in their livery of green-but the
merry shouts Of our old party when she runs
up the flag of her principles under the winning
auspices of cold Buck" will thrill us with de-
light.
The WINTER is PAsT.-After eight weeks of
unprecedented cold weather-such as the Oldest
inhabitant had no recollection of-commencing
on the 26th of December, and lasting till Tues
day, the 10th instant-it commenced thawing
on Wednesday last, and has been gradually
growing warmer ever since. We have now
every reason to believe that the severity of the
winter is past, and the moderate weather of the
past few days gives unmistakeable indication
OF the near approach of spring-that genial,
balmy, enlivening season when the singing of
birds shall be heard, and the fields put on their
livery OF green-when all nature shall again
be redolent of life and of beauty. We hail its
advent with heartfelt pleasure.
sA- Very beautiful but not quite just--man
is very bad-but not quite so heartless as this
woman's love-if it be true love and no tricks
about it's not overdrawn.
From the Charleston Courier.
CONTRAST.
We have rarely read, says late English
writer, anything more simple and touching
than the following contrasted poems. We
cannot ascertain the name of the writer. They
are cut from an old newspaper, in which they
were published anonymously:
MANS Love.
When woman's eye grows dull
And her cheek paleth,
When fades the beautiful,
The mans love fadeth:
He sits not beside her chair
Clasps not her fingers,
Twists not the damn hair
That DER her brow fingers.
He comes but a moment in,
Though her eye lighlens,
Though her cheek, pale and Thin,
Feyerishly brightens
He stays but moment near,
When that flush fadeth,
Though true affections tear
Her soft eyelid shsdeth.
He goes from her chamber straight
Into life's jostle--
He meets at the very gate
Business and hustle;
He thinks not of her within,
Silently signing
He forgets in that noisy din
That she is dying!
And when her hear; is STILL
What though he mourneth
Soon from his sorrow chill
Weaffed he iurneth;
Soon DER her buried head
Memory's light stitch,
And the true hearted dead
Thus man iorgeteth!
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-13
A CONTRAST.

We have rarely read, says late English
writer, anything more simple and touching
than the following contrasted poems. We
cannot ascertain the name of the writer. They
are cut from an old newspaper, in which they
were published ANONYMOUSLY:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-13

sA- Very beautiful but not quite just--man
is very bad-but not quite so heartless as this
woman's love-if it be true love and no tricks
about it's not overdrawn.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
Drytown Correspondence.

bhilO"Nf ouiy 20, loOo.
MEssRs. EDroRs:-D During the present po-
ltical campaign it is the duty of every man
who has the least interest of the country at
heart--who has patriotic feeling throbbing
in his BOSOM to say and do what he can for
the furtherance Of those principles upon
which the snperstructure Of our government
is built; and for that reason with many 9TH
ers, ii has occurred to me that few lines,
now and then, from this portion of the coun-
ty would be received in kindness, and if you
thought them worthy of insertion, might be
placed in your valuable paper.
In my communications you need not ex-
pect to find anything wild, frey or sharper
than serpent's tooth" nor will have any.
thing to do with any persons private character
or personal affairs; but such transactions as
agitate the public mind and which may just
ly be esteemed public property, will receive
from me that consideration which their mer-
its and Importance may deserve. Taking a
calm, cool and dispassionate survey of affairs
as they exist in our government; taking into
considera ton the Importance Of the political
contest in which we are engaged, it would
be folly in me to attempt to deceive the
people in regard to the true issues before
them; nor is it necessary to resort to any
sophstical reasoning to convince any candid
mind what course it is absolutely necessary
to pursue in the coming crisis to insure the
perpetuity Of those glorious institutions OF
our country which are the hope and admira-
tion of all true lovers Of liberty, throughout
the civilized world. No, resort to such
jesuistical means to accomplish the objects
for which we struggle, is entirely unnecessa-
ry and Gun only be appealed to by those
heartless politicians who would "let the
Union slide" for personal aggrandizement
and political power; but, thank heaven the
past history Of our country furnishes abun.
dant proofs of the practical utility and wis.
dom of the principles upon which our gov
ernment is founded; which were originated
and sustained by those great minds and true
patriots that now rest in silent slumbers in
their consecrated graves, and which were
transmitted to US as precious legacy, to adj
vocate, preserve and perpetuate while life
is retained by us, to act in the great cause Of
human freedom; and worse than paracidal in
gratitude would the TO tarnish the bright
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

THE following lines are often quoted. and
we should be glad to learn by whom they
were written. Can any of our readers tell us
the name of their respective authors2
ITO be, or not to be- that is the question"
"The curfew tolls the knell of parting day."
"There came to the beach poor exile of Erin"
Hurrah for the bonnets of Bluel"
A mans man for q that"
"Yandee Doodle came to town"
"The Lord into his garden came,
Scots wha hae VII Wallace bledv
Know We the land of the cypress and the myr-
te?'
Truth crushed to earth shall rise again"
And Freedom shrek ID as Kosciusko fell"
"O'er the glad waters Of the dark blue sea-
81 Should auld acquaintance be forgot?"
But Linden saw another sight,
"Alone on the banks of the dark rolling Danube"
40 love in such wilderness as this!''
"Fanned by Conquest's crimson wing"
We frolic while It's Mayr
",Sweet Auburn, loveliest village of the plain"
"Some weak, inglorious Milton here may rest"
"FuIl many gem of purest ray serene"
" And read their history in a nations eyes"
"a youth to fortune and to fame unknown"
A handsome sum will be owed to any learn
ed and ingenious person who shall make
known the names of the authors of the above
lines, Of any or either of them. 1t is a sol
emn duty to rescue the names of great poets
from the dust of oblivion, and to let the
world know to whom it is indebted for some
of the noblest sources of enjoyment Hence
our offer made with our accustomed liberaIity,
and without regard to expense Boston
Chronicle
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
Geo. X. Smith, VI. ID.

FHYSICIAN a.ND SURGEON.
| lrElCE at Hoy & Smiths Drug Store, Main st..
Of the Drug Store. - ~ ''N'' = Wv 'e-'
eh ~ d. The books OF the late firm Of Goodin x
,gi can be found at my Office Persons indebted
WI, 20 well to call and settle.
fab22lstf.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
A. B. ii o Y, NJ. d.
Dentist.

ETS1, Permanently located in Volcano,
ilffSvg,ss having a comfortable and convenient
IL Office with oil the necessary Istru-
mems Tools and appliances, will do any kind of
Hoik that pertains to the profession of Dentistry,
" manner which shall give entire satisfaction, or
Tie money refunded.
Arihcial teeth inserted on Gold Plate or Pivot,
q ,4e case may require. Teeth plugged with Pure
ood, or extracted. Children's Teeth regulated
Nlen necessary; and all diseases of the GUNS, 1.-THE
mo, OF which is called scurvy of the Gums,) cured
Ut " PAY. Chloroform administered if desired.
J1- Terms reasonable-esN
oct 27 oc
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

1t is the law in France, that men drawn for
the military service, must either serve them
selves, or procure substitute, or pay GER
tain amount to the Government. The sum
paid into the treasury in this way amounted
during the continuance Of the war to SO, 400,
900 francs, representing %, 2S5 substitutes.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
NOTICE.

A u messing Of the stockhonders of the Vol
Voiooaaao oaao Water and Mining Company, held in
sloo,Ss the following members were unanimously
'"V'ea Trustees and Officers:
nm TRUSTEES.
n o.. %, Harris, NJ. W. Gordon, J. c. Shipman, j.
ar'ey, Geo. Muncton.
Rpr OFFICERS.
hAhklS, Pres. ITeds. and Cent Sup'f.
vd.. GEO. INJUNCTION, Secretary
no' fee1. 1866. febl6-l7:ly.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

Longfellow, at party in Boston, asked
French gentleman, who happened to be pres
ent, why he seemed SO sad aud unhappy at
that moment? To which the latter replied
ME yer mush dissatsfy-me jus hear mon
fader is dead -
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

A lawyer recently attempted to palm him.
self of as Rufus Choate in neighboring
town. At the suggestion Of a printer, who
was present, the writing test" was applied
TO him. He wrote q legible sentence, aud
rec promptly kicked CT. Of tho company
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
Notice.

"A cs;.neetng of the stockholders Of the Aqueduct
AqnednS, Ditch Company, held at their Office in
officers WI June Gath, A. D. 1856, the following
''ViS were duly elected:
D =, TRUsTEEs.
J. 'qnhston, George Mckenzie, J. Jhonston.
Geo., Johnston and l.. Chamberlain
psg Mckenzie, Secretary and Treasurer.
July 5 '"'"' s-,r
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02


les Of sectional strife:
Who would sever Freedoms shrine?
Who would draw the invidious linef
Though by birth one spot be mine,
Dear is all the rest
Dear to me the Souths fair land
Dear the central mountain band
Dear New Englands rocky strand,
Dear the glorious West
BY our altars, pure and free;
By our laws deep rooted tree;
By the past's dread memory;
By our Washington
BY our common parent tongue,
By our hopes-bright, buoyant, young,
By the tie of country strong
We will still be one
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

Love OF THE BEAurIruL-W Women have a
much nicer sense of the beautiful than men.
They are, by far, the safer umpires in matters
Of propriety and grace. A mere school girl
will be thinking and writing about the beau
ty Of birds and flowers, while her brother is
robbing the nest and destroyingtho flowers
Herein is a great natural law, that the sexes
have their relative excelencies and deficien-
cies, in the harmonious union of which lies
all the wealth Of domestic happiness There is
no better test Of moral excellence, ordinarily,
than the keenness of ones love of all that is
beautiful.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

Doing INTO Others as you would have 9th
ers to do unto you-that is neglecting to pay
the barber for removing the beard from your
faces and thereby shaving him in return
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
SAMUEL j. X. HANDY,
(LATE or PLAcERvHLE, cAL.,)
COUNSELLOR AT La "

COUNSELLOR At LAW W,
lIAVlNG removed TO Volcano, will strictly at
L tend to all Professional Business coniided to
Aa' 10 the several Courts of Amador, Calaveras
'td u Dorado counties, and in the Supreme Court
Of the State.
Once on Consolation street next door to the Res
anraat Of Spangle Il Co.
dec 7-iy
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
w. AVER, M. ID.

o'ace two doors South of the Empire Hotel
~'-' 10y
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
Notice.

A nlo. persons indebted TO the subscribers will
ibev WHY viii call and make immediate payment. or
y "'il have cost to pay, ~ ''''' y
L.. =. a Al AuBTR a co
81
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

EcHo's ANSWERS. must be done to
conduct newspaper rightY-writs
What's necessary for farmer to assist
him system.
What would give blind man great de-
light ?--hght.
What's the best council given by justice
of the peace Y-peaee.
Who commit the greatest denominations
nations
What cry is the greatest terrifer FIRE.
What are some women's chief exercise
-sighs.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

Little acts of kindness, gentle words, low
ing smies-they strew the path of life with
flowers, they make the sunshine brighter and
the green earth greener; and He who bade us
love one another" looks with favor upon
the gentle and kind-hesrtsd, and be pronoun-
csd ire meek tlsssed
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
[lANns Il. HARDY
HORACE SMITH,
l'A M
smith sx EEardy,
". HENRY JONES,
n. M. PAWEHNG,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
Nay be found at Justice Gales Office.
nov Il Aft
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

People who suppose that good prayer is
preferred to good act, doubtless imagine
that God has more hearing than eyesight.--
The end, we fear, will show that they reason.
ed from false premises. The poor are oftener
prayed for than helped The reason is, VIC
believe, that breath is cheaper than bullion
and let those whom that cap fits put it on
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

II sAY."-A gentleman who was in the
habit of lardng his discourse with the ex-
preston Il say" having been informed by a
friend that certain individual had made i'll
natured remarks upon his popularity Of ad-
dressing him in the following amusing style
of rebuke:
II say, sir hear that you say l say I
say at every word say Now sir, although
| say i say at every word say, STILL sir.
say it is not for you to say that say i say
at every word l say"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

took precedence, (the British Commissioner
being absent) and after them the naval off,
GERS consuls, ladies and gentlemen. About
half an hour was occupied in presenting,
after which their Majesties led in the dance,
which was kept up till about twelve o'clock.
The TABLEs-which had been spread under
tent--were literally supplied and under the
me nagement of Mr.. st. John. But the
principal attraction here was the brides cake,
consisting Of pyramid of five cakes, the
largest about three feet in diameter, and the
topmost about twelve inches, surmounted by
statue, the whole frosted and ornamented
in the highest style of the confectionery art,
forming sight rarely seen in this part Of the
world. Unfortunately, however, for the
palates of the curious, it remained taJu-for
sight only, not for taste.
On the following day the palace grounds
were thrown open to the native population,
large numbers Of whom visited the King and
Queen, and partook Of a iuau (or native
feast, prepared for them A iuau was also
served up at the residence of DR.. Rookie.
In conclusion, we cannot avoid congratu-
lating His Majesty on behalf of the public
and the nation, on his auspicious union with
one so capable of carrying new order Of
things into the routine Of royal life. The
day is past when the observance of ancient
customs or habits can even maintain footing
Of equality with the refnements of ciyiliza-
tion, and we regretted to notice the revival Of
the compulsory prostration of the military
relic only OF absolute despotism, and which
had the appearance of step backwards.
ENEMIES - Have you enemies Go
straight on and mind them not. If they
block up your path, walk around them, and do
your duty regardless of their spite A man
who has no enemies is seldom good for any,
thing-he is made of that kind of material
which is SO easily worked that it resists moth
ing while every one who thinks for himself
and speaks what he thinks, is always sure
to have enemies. They are as necessary to
him as fresh air; they keep him alive, active
A celebrated character who was surrounded
by enemies, used to remark: They are sparks,
which if you do not blow, will go out of them
selves. Let this be your feeling, while en-
deavoring to live down the scandal of those
who are bitter against you. If you stop to
dispute with them, you do but as they desire,
anu opcH tnc way loT IlOTc dDuSe. Leu Jnem
talk-there will be reaction if you perform
your duty and hundreds who were once alien
ated from you will flock to you and acknowl-
edge their error. Follow this advice, and
you never will have cause to regret it.
The UNION is SAFE.-A Western poet,
says the NsoEerboeker, composed the following
in just one hour by o Connecticut clock
There can be no danger while there is so
much "sperit" in the country:
What bust this glorious Union up,
An go to drawain' triggers,
Just for thunderin' parcil Of
Emancipated niggers?
The Eagle of Ameriky,
That fue across the seas,
An tbrowed the bloody British lion
Ker slump upon his knees;
Say, shall we rend him linn from lm,'
Wun wing wun way, an wun t'other,
An every pepperit pin-fether
A hyin' at the other
1t can't be did
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
OUR WHOLE COUNTRY.

The following is one of the standard gems of pa
triotic sentiment, and very appropriate in these
times Of sectional strife
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02
Advertising.
Gen. l.. Gale.

hstia Of The Peace, Township No. Three,
OFFICE Emgrant Street, two doors East of
| J Nahony Hail. Volcano.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

SUN FOR TEACHERS Sally Jones, have
you done that sum | set you 7"
mo thir, | can't do it,"
Cant do it / am ashamed of you.--
Why at your age, / could do any sum set me. !"
IL think, thir, know sum you can't
thifer out"
well Sally, let's hear and we'll see."
1T ith thith, thrift one apple cauthed
the ruin of the whole human ratbe, how many
thuth will ii take 10 make barrel Of shidsr.o
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-02

THE UNION is SAFE.-A Western poet,
says the NseEerboeker, composed the following
in just one hour by q Connecticut clock
There can be no danger while there is so
much "sperit" in the country:
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-03
Interesting Incidents.

During the burning Of the Northern
Indiana, large portlr man was observed
standing on the hurricane deck hesilating
whether totake the inevitable leap into
the water below, but the flames rose high
er and higher, creeping along the roof,
and wrea hing around ils edges, he made
an attempt to climb down rope hanging
from ina Top OF the boat, so as 10 lessen
the distance he should have to jump
In doing This his watch chain caught, and
his watch pulled from his pocket, with
the chain dangling from it ratified down
the side of The boat aud fell into the
wa er. As il caught he exclaimed {" there
goes my watch !" A brave boy belong
ing to the boats crew. who our informant
thinks about fifteen years of age, standing
on the deck by him, hearing this, and
having been probably meditating a leap
before dove at once from the hurricane
deck into the water, and the watch having
held bv the chain second or so as it fell
he was in time to save it, and held it up
in his hand as he rose from The daring
plunge. But this seemed a small par
Of the object of The leap, for being a very
expert swimmer, he pushed within reach
of those who were floating nearly exhaus'
ted, life preservers and various articles
to buoy them up until the boats shoult
come to their assistance, and in this way
instrumental in saving a number of lives
We will wager that the future will give Il
favorable account Of that boy,
Another incident which created intense
feeling among the lady passengers on the
Mississippi, was the discovery of sweet
little baby about year DID, which by
some means had its little arms accros'
board, and was holding on with deall
grip. Itwas now mounting the tops o
the waves, and now down in their trougNs
and it seemed as though at each motion
it must relax its hold and 60 down. Th,
ladies watched it with most intense anx
iety, and among them were mothers
whose eyes were moist and sobs audible
But it was not long before one of TIN
boats picked it up, and the most ferveu
excIama'ions of joy at lis rescue were
heard on every side Fortunately it
mother was among the saved VIII:
came 10 this city on the Mississippi, ant
The scene, as she clasped to her bosom
her child whom she had thought drowned
is altogether indscribable.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-03
Allegheny County Nominations.

The Union County Convention of the
opponents Of the present National Admin
islration, held on Wednesday, was we'll
attended every district being represented
and nominated strong ticket, consist
ing Of the following gentlemen
Congress. sS.-2lst Disirict-Hon. David
Ritchie. 22d Dist.-Hon. S. A. Purvi.
ance.
Sendte,--Dr. e. D Grszzam of Pitt
township.
assembly VIM. T.. Stevenson Of
Pittsburgh, Nicholas Voeghll, Jr., of Al
legheny, DR.. John #. Peters of Moon,
James B. Backhouse Of Ohio, Christian
S. Eysier of PEBBLES.
= associate Jadgc.-Dr, John E Parke
Of Manchester.
Prosecuting .Attoraey.-F H Collier
Of Sharpsburgh.
Commissioners William Perkins Of
Charters.
SurUeyOr Isaac MoreIey of Birming.
ham. ts
Auditor.-L. II. Carlisle Of West
Deer. rs
The greatest harmony prevailed. and
the various parties composing the Union
Convention seem pleased with the result
---altho' many were no doubt disappoin.
ted in some of their merely personal pre-
feren BE-. Pills. Dispatch.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-03
PITTSBURGH ADvERTIsEMEHTs.
Pittsburgh Chemical 8 Varni.h work..

PINCH & CO., respectfully inform
Druggists and Dealers in Yarnslus gehsr
ally, that they have for sometime bvrn en-
gagged in the preparation Of al descriptions nl
Copal and uiher varnishes. and are now pre-
pared to supply their frirads and tbs public
generally with articles " the lrrs hest manu-
facture, made Of The best nlaierial, and selected
with the greatest care. aud on thc mos, favor
able terms.
Finch 4 Co Intend to devote themselves TO
cultiyating iirst class trade, and have n@
doubt that their etTons, on Trial. will prose'
satisfactory. Their tariff Of prices will be
found equally low with any oi the Eastern
markets. and, being dqterIn ined that no arti-
Gle shall leave their works but Of approved
and tested quality they only ak for a trial.
and u share of public patronage. To our 6ue
body Coach Varnsh we would call particular
attention. This article is equal 10 any English
Cnach VarniSh Of The very best brands. being
made exactly after the prUcess Of the first class
English houses, by Mr.. Thomas Douglass.
who for many years was engaged in some Of
the most extensive establishment in England
and Scotland. Our Anti. Corrosive Black Var
nsh, We would particularly recommend to
Founders, boat builders. and manufactures Of
Iron generally. Its peculiar qualities prev ents
Oxydisatation entirely, which is great 'desid-
eratum to those using varnish for iron, aud
preferable TO asphaltum and other compounds.
All orders left at Messrs. John Irwin & Sens,
Front Street, will be punctually attended tu
or with J. Finch, l27 Third Street.
iuly9.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-03
Rg- WE INVITE OUR READERS

to the perusal of d.. Ayers advertisements
which appears in the columns of our paper.
They deserve attention as treating of what
interests us all, and from a source which
all have long respected. The Doctor is
well known as one of the leading Chemists
of this country, who devotes his great ac-
quirements to the discovery and manufac-
ture of remedies for popular use. The un-
paralelled success which has followed his
labors is too well known in this communi
ty to need any elucdation from our PEN
Washington Co. Observer.