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The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22
A sad wedding.

After Publishing the marriage Of
Mr., Adam Tate, of Chicago, TO Miss
Jeanette pctligGcw, late of Scotland
the Chicago Tribune adds:
There is q bit Of romance, sad C.
nough in its character, connected with
this announcement. which the parties
will forgive us for relating: Six young
Scotchmen Of this city, worthy men
all, who had left their plighlcd faith
and lassics behind them when they
sought con,cntmcnt and fortune on
our shores, united for the purpose OF
sending for those to whom their troth
was plightcd. They were to, and ala,
come ont together. For mutual pro-
lection and society they took passage
in the same vessel. The pcrilous
ocean voyage was made without accl.
dent, and the parly--a merry ana
happy pnrly--arrved safely at Que
bee, where they took passage on the
Montreal. Our readers know, and
have Ialncnted the fate that overlook
that III Iatcd steamer and her hun
dreds of passengers. When she burn
ed, of the six trusting and generous
girls, Miss Pctligrcw was the only one
saved. Her five companions lound
either fiery or watcry graves MISS
p. was rescued, she knows not how or
by whom. Taken up for drowned,
the struggle between life and death
was long and doubtful; but at last
decided in favor Of the former. The
kind hearted at Montreal learned her
history, and admired her modest
worth. BY them Qor She had lost cv'
crything but hersclf)hcr immediate
necessities were supplied, aud in a
few DAYS, with their blessings and
prayers, she continued her journey
hilhcr. A few Of the five young men
who, besides the now happy husband.
had precious freight on that steamer,
attended the wedding on Tuesday,
How sad that festive gathering was;
how the shadow OF the fearful past
dimmcd the brightness OF the present,
who that has not felt the dcStroycr's
touch, can tell!
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22

There IS young man in Syracuse
so attached to the flame of his heart,
that he wears one of her old shoes set
with brilliants for q breast pin. What
an ideal
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22

The Erie Gazette is assured that a
hill of corn in one of the gardens OF
Harbor Creek township, Pa, recently
grew foot in the space of twenty
four hours.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22

The citizens of Holly Springs arc
taking steps for the erection OF II first
class hotel in that city.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22

PApucAu. Ky. This place has now a
population Of 5,O5S souls, and the num-
bey Of houses erected there this year is
rs.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22
men.

AT the late election in North Caro-
Iiaa. free suffrage" was adopted by
an Overwhelming vote.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22

The Sturgis Republican announces
eooseberries in that locality measuring
8 - inches in circumference.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22

~ Eugene Sue, the distinguished
French writer, is dead.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22

A case of yellow fever has occurred
at st. Mary's, Florida.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22

The deaths in Memphis last week were
lis Of them children and 4 negroes.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-08-22
NaeT'Ha,E,

Hay@ Old Type for sale at this Office.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

SINGULAR CoMBAT.-The Akh6ar of Agers
relates strange story. A number of cranes
had just alighted on the road from Orleans
vile to Tencs, where some soldiers were at
work, and presently large eagle, sweeping
down on them, attempted to seize one; but
the cranes defended aud rescued their unfortu-
nate companion. The eagle then tried to seize
another, but all the cranes defended themselves
vigorously and regular battle ensued After
it had ragged for some time, two ravens arrived
and took the part Of the cranes. The combat
then continued with renewed fury, and there
is no saying what would have been the result
ifa soldier had not dispersed the combatants by
killing one of the cranes with his sword The
fury of the combat may be judged from the
fact that the soldier was able to get close to
the cranes without being noticed. Although,
however, the conflict was put an end to, the
eagle seized one of the cranes and bore it off
in triumph.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

FEARFUL TRAGEDY IN New YoRK.-One OF
our New York exchanges relates the following
tragica occurrence which recently took place
in that city. "About half-past two o'clock, on
the morning of the 25th of March, man by
the name of Barr, residing at the corner Of
Broadway and Ninth street, persuaded cour-
texan named Margaret Cunningham, to accom-
pany him home Some alteration occurred
between the parties respecting money, and
Barr took out revolver and threatened 10
shoot the woman, whereupon she jumped from
the second story window to the pavement
She was picked up by the police, and taken to
the hospital, where she lay without any hopes
of recovery. Barr was arrested, and while on
his way to the station house, discharged the
contents of loaded pistol into his head. He
instantly fell insensible upon the pavement, and
the officer thought he was dead; but he re-
covered in few moments, and was carried to
the station house. His injuries were likely to
prova fatal Barr is a young man of respecta-
BILE connections, and had recently returned from
South America, where he had been travelling
for his health. He is represented to be very
wild and careless person, and in consequence
of his excitable temper had often got himself
into serious trouble"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

AMERICAN EXPEDITION TO SEBAsToPoL.-OI
of our Atlantic exchanges says that an expedi-
ton from Philadelphia is about TO undertake
what the Allied army could not effect: it is
making preparation to enter the barbor of Sc
bastopol, not as destroyer, but to save nation
al property from destruction. The Russians,
during the famous assault upon that city, sunk
in the harbor one hundred and six vessels, in
Guiding fifteen line-of-battle ships, seven fri
gates fifteen steamers, and ten brgs of war
The machinery Of the steamers of war, before
being sunk, was carefully covered with a pre-
paration of tallow, to prevent any injury from
the water. They were scuttled by boring
three-inch auger holes near the water line
Mr.. John E. Gowen, of Boston, at the solicta-
ton of number of gentlemen Of Philadelphia,
went to Sebastopol, examined the harbor, made
his plans, and against thirty competitors from
France and England, obtained from the Empe-
ror of Russia the contract to raise these ships,
which are valued by the Government at sixty
five millions of dollars. The expedition will
consist of two vessels, one of which was to
have left Philadelphia about the first Of April,
and the second soon after. The number of
persons engaged to accompany it from this
country is about one hundred and fifty, and
the hydraulic machinery is of the most colossal
description. The contract will take eighteen
months to perform, the Russian Government
furnishing four thousand men to help in the
work. AT Kertch there are also some five or
six vessels sunk, which are included in the con-
tract, and in the harbor of Sebastopo there are
some six hundred thousand dollars worto of
chains and anchors, which the French and
English threw overheard, from inability to car
ry them off This contract is the greatest one
ever entered into, and an application is now
before the Pennsylvania Legislature to ncor-
porate the company for the purpose of prose-
cutting the work successfully. John Tucker,
DR.. NJ. S. Wickersham, and Mr. Presbury, of
the Girard House, are the active movers in the
enterprise.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

HORRIBLE DEATH FROM FREEZING AND STAR
vArToS.-Mr. Hoxe Rathbun, aged forty four
of Mankato, says a correspondent of the St.
Peter Courier, left Mankato with the Sioux
City Mall about the 18th of November last,
and carried it through to Sioux City, and left
that place with the mail for Mankato on the
9th of December, and was found on the 26th
by the men who went through in search of
him at a place on the mail route, called Des
Moines Station, about one hundred miles from
Sioux City and eighty from Mankato When
found he was very badly frozen, and could
not speak, but extended his hand to one of the
men. He died in about fifteen minutes after.
He had, when found, matches in his pocket
and there were shayings and wood in the
building, but it is supposed ne was so badly
frozen when he arrived there, that he could
not make fire.
1t is the opinion Of those who found him,
that he had remained in that situation ten or
twelve days entirely destitute of food. He
had gnawed his fingers and hands badly, and
from medical examination it is the opinion of
physicians that he died not only of cold, but
of absolute starvation, the most horrible of all
deaths) He would probably have been saved
if found few days earlier. Mr.. Rathbun was
one of the Oldest residents of Mankato he
had an iron constitution, and must have strug-
gled long and hard against his awful fate. lie
leaves wife and large family of children to
mourn his untimely loss. The afflicted family
have the deepest sympathes of the citizens of
Mankato.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

Mr.. BucHANAN-The British Quarterly Re
eieso in noticing Mr.. Buchanan's personnel
says: He has the habit that historians attri
butte to Alexander the Great, of holding his
head somewhat inclined to one side, and some.
times partially closing one eye, as il to prove,
what was undoubtedly the case during his mis-.
sion in this country, that he could see vast
deal more with half an eye than all our minis
ters when they opened their eyes to the fullest
extent, as they had to do more than once, il
all tales be true, during the course of their
transactions Of business with Mr.. Buchanan. y
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13
AN Iron NERvED HERo.-An exchange sa,

AN Iron NERvED HERo.-An exchange says
"A capital anecdote of Lord Raglan, when
wounded at Waterloo is told in London. The
authority is the Prince of Orange The Prince
used to recount that not word announced the
entry of new patient, nor was he conscious
of the presence of Lord Raglan Qhen Lord Fitz-
roy SomerseD till he heard him cry out in his
usual way, Hallol don't carry away that arm
ill have taken off my ring Neither the
wound nor the operation had extorted groan
from the wounded soldier"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

PETRIFIED RATrLEsNAKE-A gentleman from
Weaverville, says the Red Bluffs 'Beacon, has
showed us a stone snake, most perfect in size,
shape and appearance, even to the spots and
rattles. This serpent was evidently coiled upon
rock in little hollow place, when bank of
sand fell upon and fastened him to the spot,
when he turned to granite, in the long course
of snake events.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

VALUE OF REPUTATION Webster,
when young lawyer, was employed in case
for which he received fee of eighteen dollars.
Later in life he was employed in similar case
and received fee of five thousand dollars,
though he used the same brief which he I'D
prepared for the first case.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

The VIRGINIA VoLcASo-The statement that
volcano had recently made its appearance on
the great Backbone mountain in Pendleton
county, Virginia, is confirmed. The Cumber-
land Telegraph in speaking of it says:
1t is at a point on the mountains directly
between the heads of the dry fork Of Cheat
and the south branch of the Potomac river at
place known by the name Of the Sinks so
called from the depressed condition of the
mountains at that point These Sinks are
funnel shaped, and each one embraces as much
as an acre of ground On the 1st day of JAN
uary, the reports caused by the bursting forth
of subterrancan fire were heard for distance
of twenty or thirty miles. Vast columns Of
flame and smoke issued from the orofce, and
red hot stones were thrown up in the air sew
eral hundred feet above the mouth of the era
ter Our informant adds that the people in
the vicinity are becoming alarmed at the peril
nacity with which the flames are kept up, and
the ret hot masses Of rock thrown out. A
heavy, rumbling noise, like distant thunder, is
continually reverberating through the deep
caverns Of the mountain, which at times seems
to tremble from summit to base"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13
POETRY. .
COME TO ME IN MY DREAMS.

~ ~ - hf-'i''F
Come in beautiful dreams, love,
Oh come to me oft,
When the light wing Of sleep,
On my bosom lies soft.
Oh come when the sea
In the moons gentle light,
Beats low on the ear,
Like the pulse Of the night
when the sky and the wave,
Wear their loveliest blue,
when the dew's on the flower
And the star on the dew.
Come in beautiful dreams love,
Oh come and we II stray,
Where the whole year is crowned,
With the blossoms of May
Where each sound Is as sweet
As the coo Of dove,
And the gales are as soft
As the breathing OF love
Where the beams kiss the waves,
And the waves kiss the beach,
And our warm lips may catch
The sweet lesson they teach.
Come in beautiful dreams, love,
oh come and we'll fiy,
Like two winged spirits.
OF love, through the sky;
With hand clasped in hand
On our dream wings well go,
Where the starlight and moonlight
Are blending their glow;
And on bright clouds we'll linger
Through long dreamy hours,
Till loves angels envy
The heaven Of ours.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

said to him, " Good evening, Paolo where are
you goingP" to which he replied, "Do you not
seer lam going to shoot hare" presenting
at the same time his piece at the bride. She
shrieked out, "Spare our lives, Paolol" Her
husband threw his arms around her, but Paolo
sternly replied, at is too latel" and firing inn
mediately, shot the bride through the heart,
and broke her husbands arm with three slugs.
Seeing that his rival was not killed, Paola fired
his other barrel without effect, and was pro-
ceeding coolly to reload, when the Count urged
his horse into gallop, and made at once for
Porto d'Anzio. The murderer, a youth not
eighteen years old, then struck into the forest,
and made the best Of his way to the outlaws
asylum, at Campo Morto, vast estate belong
ing to the Chapter St Peter, and situated in
such pcstiferous region Of the Campagna,
that it has always been considered as a sanctu-
ary for murderers and robbers, who have re-
mained, time out of mind, unmolested within
its precincts, and employed as laborers for the
want of more honest workmen. Paoluccio,
having the additional advantage of being the
godson Of the arch-priest Of Campo Moro,
doubtless thought himself quite safe in this re-
treat; but the Government has lately found
that the bandit tenants Of the sanctuary are
too much on the increase, or the malaria fever
not sufficiently active in thinning their ranks,
so that the police authorities are not so scru-
puous in preserving the traditional mmunities
Of the place. The consent Of the Dean and
Chapter of St Peters having been previously
obtained, detachment Of sbirri set out from
Rome yesterday morning, to make an inroad
into the crime.haunted purlieus of Campo Mar
to, in search Of the youthful murderer who so
ruthlessly carried to their extremes the violent
passions of amore and Uendetta.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13
J. B. is B ALL,
ID Il NJ II I . II
MAIN STREET, MARIPOsA,

MAIN STREET, MARIPOSA,
EORMERIY OF PHILADELPHIA. (PENN.) Is PERMA-
II nently located in Mariposa having comfortable and
convenient Office next door to the Pacific Express with all
the necessary Instruments and appliances Will do any
kind of work that pertains to the profession of Dentistry in
which shall give entire satisfaction the money
refunded. Artificial Teeth inserted Gold Plate
Pvot, the may require, Teeth Plugged with pure
Gold extracted Chldrens Teeth regulated when
sary, and all Diseases Of the Gums treated the Of
which called scurvy Of the gums. Cure, pay
Choroform administered, II desired. Terms reasonable.
Examination free. altf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13
R. B. MAS,
AND CARPENTER

Will furnish Designs for Buildings, Specifications
Bills Of Lumber, Estimate of Cost ETC.. and undertake
Buildings on moderate terms All work entrusted to
him will be executed with neatness and despatch.
Shop on Bullion street. near Concert Hall. Jystf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

STREET PREACHING AT ORovILLE.-The Butte
Record of the 9th ult. says "The Rev. Mr..
Merchant delivered sermon on Sunday, at the
corner of Myers and Bird Streets to large and
attentive audience He advanced the novel
idea that the person who was guilty of swear
ing, was biting at the bare hook of the devil
Abiding to the fact that portion of our busi-
ness men closed their stores after twelve o'clock
on Sunday, the Rev. gentleman thought that
God Almighty would be thankful to the people
of Oroville for surrendering half of his day
He is rather popular preacher, and adopted
about the only means to obtain an audience in
Oroville At the commencement of the exer-
cises, drunken person approached him and
sent up occasional howls that drowned the sing
ing. Officer Gambrel walked the offender off. "
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

A REToRT DIscouRrEous.-Approachng Hal
flax on the Roanoke, was delighted to see the
country broken by small hills, here and there
streams purling and fretting along, and an oc-
casional exhibition of slight veins of rock
While receiving the hospitality of Colonel Ashe,
at this place, his lady related to me the follow
ing amusing anecdote When CORVALLIS army
passed the residence of Col Ashe, she remained
to protect the property. CORVALLIS and Tarle.
ton visited her; in the course of conversation
the latter remarked that he had great desire
to see his famous rival in partizan warfare, Col
Washington--to which she fearlessy replied :;
" If you had looked behind you, sir, at the bat
tie of the Cowpens, you would most certainly
have seen him." This retort was severe and
cutting, as the fact was notorious that Wash
ington was in full chase of Tarleton, personally,
for considerable distance on the occasion.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13
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M HERE HE WILL BE HAPPY TO ATTEND TO CALLS
w in his profession Having during extensive prac-
tce OF seventeen years made many improvements in the
Dental Art and assisted materially in bringing TO its pres
ent high state Of perfection he feels warranted in saying
all those wishing Dental operations performed Artificial
Teeth inserted fine gold plate that his work cannot be
exeeiled in the United States Terms moderate Consulta
tons free
n B. Dr. p. will make, occasionally professional visits
70 the neghborng Towns when he will attend persons
wise. - .Itf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

SERIOUS AccIDENr-Mr. II Masterton, Of
Dry Greek Valley, says the Amador Sentinel
was seriously injured few days since. near
lone City, while riding Spanish horse. The
animal started to run and struck the limb of a
tree The horse was killed, and the rider had
his ribs broken and bis hip fractured.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

YJvHE UNDERSIGNED, GRATEFUL FOR PAST PATRON.
age to the Public that he continues TO offer
for sale large assortment Of
PARLOR AND COOKING STOVES;
TINWARE AND HARDWARE;
CARPENTESRS' AND MINERS TOOLS.
CAMPHENE AND OIL LAMPS:
LEAD PIPE AND PUMPS
heet Iron, Copper, Tin and Zinc worked 10 order.
aS- All work done TO order promptly and satisfactorily
- From henceforh adopt the Cash principle = CASH
on DELIVERY. faltfi s. woRNSER.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13
A Strange, Sad Case.

Twenty years ago, Richard S. Graves, the
Treasurer of Mississippi, embezzled large
amount of funds belonging to that State and
fed. No trace of him was found until last
summer, when he was discovered in Canada.
He was arrested, and an attempt was made to
bring him back under the Ashburton treaty,
but the Canada officials decided that the treaty
did not meet his case, and refused to give him
up. We now see it stated that Governor
McRae has sent special message to the Legis-
lature of Mississippi, together with a letter
from Graves. In his letter he implores per-
mission to return from the "Siberia Of Ameri-
ca" to the State which he has wronged, for
the sake of his wife's health. She had follow
ed him to his cheerless abode, and the rigors
of the climate and hardships have overtasked
endurance, and she is victim of consumption.
He moreover offers to pay four thousand dol
lars year to the State till he makes the whole
good. The Vicksburg Whig, referring to the
case, says:
ain her unfaltering devotion to her hus-
band, she has beautifully exempliied the
touching story of Ruth and Naomi, and no
man worthy of the name can fail to sympathize
with her. We well remember Mrs. Graves as
we saw her few days after her marriage. In
the first flush of youth, the world was coleur
de rose to her, and we never saw SUMMER
smile tighten the face Of bride, or heard a
more joyous laugh come ringing from the lips
Of youth and beauty Alas poor child (for
she was mere child her dream of bliss was
Of short duration. A few months saw her
husband branded with a felon's name, flying
from the avenging laws he had outraged, and
from that day to this, she has shared his exile.
Weary, weary years they have been to her /
And in that cold and inhospitabe cline where
she has found refuge and home, how her
heart has yearned for the sunny home where
her young heart was cherished, none but the
exile can know. For her sake, then, for all
that is noble and generous and womans love,
we say let Graves come back. If he refunds
the money he took from our treasury, well and
good If he does not, we still say well. But
let him comc-let his wife gaze once more on
the home Of her childhood, and when her eyes
close in death, let her last look be upon the
friends and the scenes of her youth"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-13

ANGLING Washington Irving thus descants
upon this agreeable recreation "There is
certainly something in angling that tends to
produce a gentleness of spirit and pure SIN
cerity of mind. As the English are methodi-
cal even in their recreations, and are the most
scetfc Of sportsncn, it has been reduced
among them to perfect rule and system. In
deed, it is an amusement peculiarly adapted to
the mild and highly cultivated scenery of Eng
land, where every roughness has been softened
away from the landscape. 1t is delightful to
saunter along these limpid streams, which me-
ander like veins Of silver through the bosom Of
this beautiful country, leading us through
diversity Of small scenery sometimes winding
through ornamented grounds; sometimes run
ming through rich pasturage, where the fresh
green is mingled with sweetsmellng flowers !;
sometimes venturing in sight Of village and
hamlet, and then running capriciously away
into shady retrements. The sweetness and
serenity Of nature, and the quiet watchfuness
of the sport, gradually brings on pleasant fits
Of musing, which are now and then gently in
terrupted by the song of the bird, the distant
whistle Of pheasant perhaps the vagary of
some fish leaping out Of the still water and
skimming transiently about its CLASSY surface"