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The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-26

| WHAT A NEWSPAPER OUGHT TO BE-
The Boston Ledger, in noticing a wordy
warfare amongst its contemporaries in
regard 10 what is termed 'leading' news.
paper, says very trul y:
"A newspapers not necessarily bomb
shell, to blow every body to pieces that
happens to be near it when it goes
through its morning and evening eXplo.
sions. 1t ought to place before tscl the
highest and most djgnIGed purposes, and
10 put forth all it's eXertion and energy to
successfully work them out WranglIng
and snarling and personal quarrels tt
mass Of readers do not desire. The
refuse to become parties to these pract
ces. They want open and lair common.
on all transactions and events that ca
possibly interest them, they arc for Il
earliest news from all quarters Of II
globe; they are fond Of good temper an
geniality and common sense in the gel
eral makeup Of their favorite newspape
and they very soon learn to go to Il
right quarter to get these things
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-26

ltaph;
Underneath this turf doth lie,
Back to back, my wife and |;
Generous stranger, spare the teak,
For could she speak, | cannot hear.
Happier far than when in life,
Free from noise and free from strife;
When the last trump the air shall fl
II she gets up, I'll just lie still.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-26

There is a town out in Texas ia viii,
it is said there is but one grave, upon Il
slab Of which is written the following c!
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-16

crowned with the laurel wreath OF victory he forgot him
self and thought only Of people whom he had served
He put away imperial crown, and In the secluson of
his sylvan home modesty received the homage Of his
countrymen. With him the scramble for Office WA A
degradation and the tiumphs Of party as worse than
dross He thought only of his country and believed Ia
its onward progress under either party You Wash
ingtonians In God grant that you may be 50 Ia
sprt The enacted at your charter elections last
contrast strangely with the example and teachings
ofWashngton Hhis spirit 10 watch youf he Is 10
beyour guardian oth last must
never be enacted. | speak not now Of who was at
fault utter reproaches but II you would escape the
condemnation OF all good men-h you would honor the
name of Washington, aud make yourselves honorable
throughout the world There he recurrence
10 the disgAcefuI Of last june The broad avenue
before me- bearing the honored name of Pennsylvania
not designed for battle Held and the paving stones
ON which you stand not placed there to drink the
blood of peaceful citizens May the shade of Washing
ton be around you tonight may his spirit lead you IL
war, and mark your pathway in peace and may his en-
ample bring you fully 10 understand Christian duty
that you are to love your neighbors "a yourselves
Protracted applause followed the conclusion of hs
speech Three cheers given for the speaker and
after number Of airs by the band the crowd dispersed
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-16

admission q the said state q Iowa into the Union
equal footing In all respects whatever with the original
States, shall bo considered complete See " y,
statutesat Large vol. s. pages 742 and 49, " "
The section 6 in the Iowa constitution is in these
words (see Senate Doc. I'd session, 28th Congress-
volume D, No. 3, page asa
at made the duty OF the president OF this oonye-
ton 10 transmit 10 the delegate In the Congress Of the
United States from this Territory copy OF this constitu-
on together with authenticated copy OF act OF the
legislative assembly OF this Territory, entitled An act to
provide for the expression Of the opinion of the people OF
the Territory Iowa upon the subject of the formation OF
State constitution for the State OF Iowa ; and also
certified abstract Of the OF this Territory taken n
the month of May, 1874 and also certified abstract Of
the vote of the people of this Territory upon the question
Of convention OF convention be by him submitted
TO Congress at early day practicable at its next
session for the purpose of gaining admission into the
Union a. State h~'i''9,E @HiGrli" 9
This constitution together with whatever conditions
may be made the by Congress- shall be ratified
rejected by vote of the qualified electors of this Terri
tory at the township elections in April next In the man
prescribed by the act of the Legislative assembly pro-
vdng for the holding of this conventions Provided oso
That the general assembly of this State may raty
reject any conditions Congress may make to this
Stitution after the first Monday in April next" taaao
Thus it will be observed that the same sensitive
ness to the supreme authority of convention form
ing constitution was manifested by Congress, and
there is not record that Congress ever re-
quired it condition to admission into the Union,
lin any of the States that have already been admit
ted that their constitution should first be submit
ted for ratification to the qualified electors. But the
argument does not stop here The very same act
that made it the duty of Iowa to comply with
the requirements Of its convention, is silent as
to Florida-for the simple reason that the conven-
ton that framed the constitution Of Florida did not
require its submission to the people for their appro
val From which think Legitimate to conclude that
Congress- by it's action, has held the authority of
conventions ON this point as supreme. If the sub
mission of their constitutions required by the
conventions that framed them, Congress made it
their duty to comply strictly with the obligations
which said conventions had imposed. If the con-
ventions made such requirements, Congress- am
nexed no conditions. We think it due to the ques-
ton now agtatng the public mind that these facts
should be made known. De-. ..}u.. ,a. D. . .
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-16

The pressure upon our columns this morning has
occasioned the exclusion Of the eulogies upon the
late Senator Butler, delivered in the Senate by
Messrs. Clay and Cameron, and in the House by
spread them before readers at the very earliest
opportunity. We conclude to-day the publication
of the reports from the heads of executive depart
mentsj the reports from the Commissioners of the
Land Indian, and Pension Offices will follow in due
course after which we hope to be able to devote
more of our space to and matters OF miscel-
laneous character. .-,, ,., ........
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CnNGRESS-TuESDAY.

sExArE.-The President pro tenn laid before the
Senate letter from the United States commissioner
to China transmitting certain regulations for the
sular ports in China for tho sanction of Congress
also, report from the Secretary of the Interior,
showing the balances Of appropriations to the credit
Of that department the LIST of July, 1856, and the
expenditures of the during the fiscal year COM
mencing at that date Mr.. Hale announced the death
of his late colleague, Hon. James Bell, and concluded
his remarks by offering the customary resolutions of
respect to the memory of the deceased. After eulo
gies had also been pronounced by Messrs. Fessen-
den and Seward, the Senate adopted the resolutions
and adjourned, b. g.ifsi ,5.ptfr g t-r.r ND aI
HousE RErREsENTATrvEs.--Several executive
communications were received, laid on the table and
ordered to be printed. The pending question being
whether bill introduced by Mr. Morrill, donating
public lands to the States and Territories for the
dowment of colleges and the promotion of agricul-
te and the mechanic arts should be referred to the
Committee Agriculture or to the Committee on
Public Lands il decided to refer it to the latter
A message was received from the Senate announcing
the death of Hon James Bell, late senator from
New Hampshire Messrs. Tappan, Cofax, and Wash
burn pronounced appropriate eulogies upon the de-
ceased when the usual resolutions of respect were
adopted and the House adjourned. N .,...., l'.....
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-16

BFA nj ba7i9s91 ss' h1s iaamtngsb ca 10 non3aisiag
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19
The true Condition Of things in Minnesota

The st. Paul Pioneer cautions the Dem.
ccratic press not to give credence to the
telegraphic reports concerning the Min
nesota Constitutional Convention, which
are all colored by Black Republican par
tisanship. The Pioneer says
Our Democratic contemporaries in the
East, in giving publicity to these statements,
should be guided by the following facts:
l. The Republicans, in pursuance of
determination arrived at in a caucus, took
possession of the Capitol on Sunday night,
while the Democratic members were at
their homes.
2. At l2 o'clock NJ, on Monday, the
Convention was called to order by the
Secretary of the Territory and the acting
Governor, he, at the same time, being q
legally elected member Of the Convention.
A motion was made to adjourn to twelve
NJ. next day, and the motion being put,
WIS voted on by quorum of the Con-
vention, Democrats and Republicans, and
declared carried No division was called
for, and the Convention accordingly ad
journed.
3. After this adjournment had been To-
HH|lY cdTIIeu, duu ~ ucEibIot, III dttpiu-
ancs with Parliamentary custom, the Black
Republicans organized but without quorum
of legally elected delegates.
4. The Democrats have elected TO the
Convention ffty-six delegates--all of whom
were legally elected; but six Of the dele
gates, owing to the rascalty Of certain
!n.2cssisters !.2si of Deeds were refused certificates
in order to place the organization in the
power of the blacks.
5. The Republicans claim to have fifty
nine members; seven of their number hold
their seats in violation of law and of JUS
tce, thus reducing their number below a
quorum. and placing their Convention in
the position Of mere partisan meeting.
8. The fac. is not susceptible of Success
ful contradiction, that the Democrats have
majority of the whole number of dele
gates, and that this majority is composed
of men legally elected, while the so-called
Convention of the r pubicans is made VI
to the required standard by bogus delegates
men who in claiming seats, show that Their
rascality fully equal their impudence.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19
What is Democracy?

Democracy, says the Concord Standard,
represents the great principles of progress.
1t is onward and outward in its movements.
1t has heart for action and motives for a
world. 1t constitutes the principle of difu-
sion and is to humanity what the centrifugal
force is to revolving orb Of universe.
What motion is TO them, Democracy is to
principle. 1t is the soul of action. 1t con-
forms to the providence of God. Ithas con-
tidence in man and an abiding reliance in
his high destiny. ltseeks the largest liberty,
the greatest good and the surest happiness
1t aims to build up the great interests of the
many, to the least detriment of the few. 1t
remembers the past, without neglecting the
present 1t establishes the present, without
fearing to provide for the future. 1t cares
for the weak, while it permits no injustice
to the strong. 1t conquers the oppressor
and prepares the subject Of tyranny for free
dom. 1t melts the bigot's heart to meekness
and reconciles his mind to knowledge Il
dispels the cloud Of ignorance and supersti
ton, and prepares the people for instruction
and self-respect. 1t adds wisdom to legisla
ton, and improved Judgment to government
1t favors enterprise that yields to many. and
an industry that is permanent. 1t is the
pioueer of humanity conservator OF na
tions. II fails onty mhen u ceqses 10 be trut
70 itself.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19
A Lady travelling on her Nerve-Lola Mon.
tez in Baggage Car.


The dashing Countess of Landsfelt created
Nj; CARA Falls and Buffalo. She was going
from the Falls to Buffalo, and feeling incin-
ed for a smoke, made her way from the pas
senger car forward, into the baggage car,
where, to the horror Of the railroad men
there congregated, she drew forth a delicate
little case, took from it fragrant cigarette,
Ii t. end composed herself on pile of bag
gage for its comfortable enjoyment. The
GOODNESS and abandon Of the independent
Lola struck the men in authority speechless
fora while but one of them soon found voice
enough to insinpate to the lady that her
presence In that car could not be allowed, as
it was entirely contrary to the rules Of the
road The 'gritty" Countess turned a look
of the most sovereign contempt upon the
stalwart baggage smasher, and without the
least emotion replied that she had travelled
all over the United States and had made it
a point to travel in whatever Car she pleased;
that for the time being 1t was her pleasure to
travel in that car, and that she should not
leave it until the train entered Buffalo; that
she had cowhided better men than any of
those present, and could upon occasion per-
form the same feat again! The "bovs" were
aghast; Lola took the matter easily, and
never stirred from her position, but there was
a lurking devil in her eye whose spring 1t was
deemed best not to provoke, and the spunky
lady was suffered to enjoy her position during
the trip to the city without further molesta-
ton.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19
Art of Thinking,

Franklin informs his son that had he
opened swimming school" in England, al
certain period, he might have made 9
fortune. Would not thinking school
be as likely to succeed at the present times
How much better writer's might we have
if every scribber had learned how to think
Many persons, doubtless, imagine they
have been thinking, when they have only
been chasing gilded butterflies through
their weedy brains; insects that are sell
dom caught alive, and which prove to be
worse than useless when they are. A
worthy teacher of this city lately rebuEed
an idle pupil for neglecting his allotted
exercise in composition; the delinquent hay
ing presented instead of the expected essay,
a small strip Of paper containing these
words only: "sir, | cannot think of any
thing to write" The teacher sternly re-
Piled, "lnstead of thinking what to write,
sir, you should write what you think"
so / did, sir" replied the boy; "it is on
hat paper" Which was right Er.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19

NATIONAL ColLIsIoN.-In the Jackson
stage, the other morning, a little old white
man sat opposite Chnaman, and each got
very drowsy and finally both went to sleep
The road is full of 'chuck holes" and the fore-
wheel dropping rather suddenly into hole
the heads Of the seepers came together with
startling force. "Chee- ging a-long-rr-r-r-r-
hi-ab," went the Chinaman, and damn" went
the little white man, while the rest ofthe pas
seugers. nearly expired from laughter. Inc
old man aud the Chiraman were personal
enemies all the rest ofthe journey Sac. dye.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19

The MODEL LApY.-1he Model lady puts
her children out to nurse and tends lapdogs,
lies in bed till noon; wears paper splel shoes
pincbes her waist; gives the piano fits; torgets-
to pay her millener; cuts her poor relationsl
goes to church when she has new bonnet;
turns the cold shoulder to her husband, and
hirts with bis "friend;" never saw thlmbie,
don't know darning needle from a crow
bar; wonders where puddings grow; eats ham
and eggs in ppiyate, dimes on pigeons's leg
in public; rus mad after the last new FASH
ion. dotes on Byron; and adores any mar
who prius behind a mustache; and when ask
ed the age Of her youngest child, replies,
0pon't know indeed--ask Betty"
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19

ORovILLE TAXABLE PRoPERTY.-Mr Lii
lard says according to his assessment, the
taxable property IN Oroyille amounts to
s7bs.ooo. The revenue arising from this
is S14,364 90.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19

FISH BY THE AcRE.-The Crescent City
Herald says hundreds of acres of fish camo
in to that harbor recently-formng on tho
line of the beach bank of fish one foot in
depth. So densely were they packed in the
water that three men could not row skit
through them, Boxes, pans, buckets, baskets,
barrels, hogsheads, drays, and wagons were
employed in taking them away, and still
there was no diminuton in their number,
With one sweep of a cigar box, the editor of
the Herald helped himself to ninety=one SAP
dimes.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19

A schoolmaster was married at Upton,
Indiana, and was arrested tho same evening
for bigamy; he had eight wives.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19

The President Of the New York and Erie
Railroad Company, receives s2booo veal
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19

A Rev. Mr. Alger, of Boston, Zone of the
"Friar Tuck" persuasion,) was selected to ad-
dress the "Association on the recent occa-
sion of inaugurating the Warren statute, on
Bunker Hill. Senator Mason, Of Virginia,
was also present-and was introduced by
Hon. Mr.. Winthrop to the audience. He
made a splended and patriotic speech, and
was loudly applauded. His remarks were
in exceedingly good taste. When this Al
ger came to speak, he purposely nsuted the
Virginian, by intimating that it Yves no place
for STAKEHOLDER! and rebuked Mr.. Win,
throp for introducing him. Of course de-
cent people were disgusted with him and the
Common Council have since very properly
refused him the customary "vote Of thanks"
for his address by large majority.
New Hapen Re0iSter.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-19
j. RIGAN'S
STEAM REFINED CANDY MANDATORY
No. SO MONTGOMERY STREET,
Between Bush and Sutter Streets.


TINE proprietor of the above named establish
i ment takes this method of informing his nu-
merous friends and customers that he intends fol
lowing the example of the Gas company-that is
to reduce his prices, which he hopes Will give en-
tire satisfaction to all.
His candies are all manufactured from Stewart's
double refined Sugar, which he imports himself
and all the essences used by him are of the finest
flavor and the best in the market together with
variety of other articles appertainng TO the man
ufacture of candies, too numerous to mention
Having had an experience of several years in
the business in this city, and being the FIRST
CONFECTIONER on the Pacific coast, he fiatters
himself that he will be able to give entire salts
faction to all who favor him with their trade.
BY new and improved process his CANDIES are
made at a quicker rate and with less expense
than formerly, so that he is enobled TO sell at
much lower figure than heretofore.
Persons desiring anything in his line will do
well to call and examine his splendid stock of
Cndies, we'll his prices, as he feels confident
that they cannot fail to please the strctest econ
omist
WHOLESALE PRICES.-A beautiful assort-
ment of Sticks, Lumps and Drops selling at re
reduced rates
S.-Including Caraway Seed, pearl
ed and smooth; Cinnamon Strings; Glove Buds;
Cassia Buds Coriander Seeds, large and small; at
20 cents per pound.
GUM DROPS-SmO0th AIm0lds, JuJuDe TasJe,
French Notices, Almond Candy, &c, at 30 cents.
Aiso-A beautiful 0Qrtment of FRENCH CAN
DIES, varying in pri \ecording to quality. ;,
The attention Of the<Vading public is invited
to examine this immense Sock of Candies COM
prising everything in the "dulce" line
He leaves it to the buyers ID judge of the supe-
rority of his articles so call and see oryourseves
or ocular demonstration is proof positive
NHRemember the number-33 Montgomery
street, between Bush and Sutter.
j. REGAIN.
A. Rail orders from the country promptly
attended to. Goods delivered in any pNt OF the
city, or at any of the wharves, free of charge
August 22d, '57.-3m.
QLANK UNDERTAKINGS
ID 80, Can be bought at the Placer Her
aid Office.
RLANK SUMMONS
ID Kept constantly for sale at the
Placer Herald Office.
BLANK CONSTABLE STA 3. E,s sAaEs 4 s; ,,,. At ,se
Placer Herald Office.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-22
Clothing.
professional Notices.

COMPLETE CURE fer CORNS, BUNIONS,
u SOFT CORNs NAILS GROWING INTO THE FL ssh
AND EVERY DISORDER OF THE FEET, NITHOnI
ttTTlN0 OR WITHOUT CAUSING THE SLi0HTEsf
PAIN
ropcdiw HIS Majesty The Ming Of Bsvar and from :sv
Courts Of Europe having been specially invited 10
attend sstnsuis families intends re
Go. I. O'Clock D. N No a Anity between Wooster
~ II erpson sts., near Broadway.
TESTIMONIALS
From His Majesty, the King of Bavaria
Nt scloss.r has extracted Germs from Hs MsjsS
b. feet without sivine the least Psn,"
" Cofifed by command of His Majesty,
BARON Won FOLLER.
From their Roya Hghnesses the Princes Carl and Ausn OF
Hoheuzollern Sismarisyen.
M schoses hes petey cured the Corns Of their Royal
Hisbpesses tks Princes OF Hoaenzolern Sgmargen, with
greet dexey aud without the least pain BY command Of
fhen Royal Hirbnessesa" sCHAEfER"
From N. A Destrehsn ESQ, Of New Orleans, La
Mr. Ssbloser hs, extracted two Corns tor II I'VE min
ptss. and without giving the slightest pain
n A. DEsTREHAN, Of New Orleans.
Pers August q. 1855
From r 7. Msssu.
certify that NJ Schesser has extracted tor ne nunbes Of
x,o,n. "a f.host pain r. T. MASON.
Paris March ~, IS>S" .
In addition 10 the above well authenticated Testimonials
nan, tbou .ands in his pss-ssoB smoag which
erv hom gusbed uss OF Ames. when he CURED In
P.risl cen BY fsvsrss him with call al bus office
Observe No ~ Amity.t. betwess Wooster and TAomP'on
st. New yesk. 80
N B-No professional eonssction with any person
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-22

DENNsYLvANIA RAILROAD.-The GREAT

J. CENTRAL ROUTE connecting the Atlantic cities with
Western North western and SOutbWestor States by
aBuoos Railway direct This Road sso cosheets Pittsburgh
with daily line Il Steamers H. all ports In the Western Rivers
at Cleveland and Sandoky with steamers ~ all pO1s
the North western Lakes making the most direct cheapest
and reliable route. by which FREIGHT be- forwarded TO
and from tie Great West
RATEs BETWEEN PHI LADELPHIA aud PITT sBURGH.
FIssT Glass Boots shoes, Hats and Caps -. \,
Books Dry Goods lin boxes. bale. aud trunks) ioo n
Drug lin boxes aud bsis) Feathers Furs &C.. w
SECOND CL.ss.-Domestic sheeting Shifting aud
Ticking Tin original bales Drugs lin casks Hard 6OcertsH
Leather lin rolls boxsst Wool aud 5hsep 100 ID.
Pes FastvsTd ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
THIRD CLAss-Anyils Steel, Chains lin cask so..,,. 10
Hemp Bacon aud Pork sailed Goose OF In sacks ,ao ~
Tobacco, manufactured except CHARS or cut, &c. "
FoUsTH CLASS Coffee Fish, Bacon, Beef and
PIX IN casks bones Esstwad). Lard and 10 ccnt.
Lard OIL Nails Soda Ash, German Clay, Tar 100 ID.
Pitch, ROsin Ken. ........................J
FLoUR-f y Dbl. until farther notice.
GEAIN-5o cents y 100 N until further notice
CoTTOS-f bale exceeding 500 N weight until farther
In shipping Goods from point east Of Phiads ph BE-
tcur 20 mark the package Via PennsY Railroad" All
Good, the Agents Of t. Road Phadephis
Ptsburgh will b. for~ srdsd without detention.
EssiGHT ACyNTs-HGr-is WorrDley Co Memphis Tenn
K = Sass Co St Louis; J. s. Mitchell Son, Eyansyile
Ind Dnme.ui Bell Co.. and Carter Jewet, Louisvte.
Irwin & Co Cncinuafi n w. Graham Co, Zane.yile
Ohio; Lerch Co.. No 81 Knby st, Boston Leech Co. No.
2Asto House New York and No William ct, New York;
J. SIssd,r Philadelphia; Msgraw Rooms, Baltimore
Geo. c. Frsnciscus, PLisbursh.
H. III HOUSTON General Freight Agent PHILADELPHIA.
H. J. LOMBAERT, Superintendent Altoona Pa.
BE, l. 1851.