Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1857-09-26
Hon. j. w. Denver.

HON. Js W. OenVers
We find the following alIusion to Gen.
Denver in the Washington correspon-
dcnce of the Sacramento Union:
! am glad to report that there is again
q prospect for peace on our western from
tier, on the line of tho several wagon
roads to California For awhile gene
raj frontier war was threatened, but hap
PLY the danger seems to have gone by,
and Commissioner Denver left some few
days ago to reconnoitrc the frontier. cx-
anime into the condition of the Indians,
and investigate various charges made by
them against agents, traders and Nilsson
rians.
Gen. Denver has acquired an cnviablc
popularity at the head of the Indian Bu-
rcau. The Winchester Republican says:
Frederick county has reason TO be
proud of the success Of one Of her native
sons in the discharge Of the duties of an
important branch Of the government at
Washington. Gen. j. w. Denver, the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, we are
happy to learn from a friend who knows
him, is very popular and efficient off,
Ger. lie is gentleman of unprctending
but agreeable address, and treats all per-
sons with whom he has business in n
proper and courteous manner, avoiding
the "insolcncc of Office" too common
amongst men entrusted with "a little
brief authority" The experience of Gen.
Denver with Indian life and habits, whilst
resident Of California, gives him great
advantage in his intercourse with the red
men, several Of whose chiefs have lately
been at Washington on business connect
cd with their respective tribes. 1t ia sta
ted that tho Commissioner has introduced
some new features in the mode Of making
reports by Indian agents, by which much
additional valuable information will be
obtained in regard to the aboriginal race,
now daily rcceding toward the setting
sum-"
Just before leaving, the General prcsi-
ded at a quiet little meeting Of some Cali
fornians, who had assembled to congratu-
late their State OH the nomination of ex-
Senator Weller for Governor. The nom-
nation meets the appreciation Of every
Californian in tho city, so faf rs have
heard any opinion expressed.
The FUtuFe.-What land Of prom
Use is the Future! In it we all have rich
possessions coming enjoyment of
which alone makes life cndurable. The
past has proved weary way; the pres
ent is full of thorns, but the bright Eu-
ture has recompense for all. Who would
sell his birthright in the FutureG Who
would give up the chances and chagcs 1t
conceals in its misty dcpthsf Wo may
be poor and sick, broken down and des-
ertcd, without friends and without home,
but so long as hope remains, We will not
despair of the future. Tho poor debtor
was quite ready to swear that he had not
five dollars in the world, but hcsitated
when asked to say he should never pos
sess that amount lie might die mill
iOnaire-who knows? Aye, who knows,
for who has ever found that fair land of
the Future, with ell its rich possessions
and its heavenly peace. And yet the en-
trance to it opens in tho present-We
hold the clue in our hands, and need no
Ariadne to reveal its labyrinthian secrets.
What the present forms the future will
reveal. five would reap rich harvests
in the coming time we must SOW the seed
to-day. 1t is madness to continue in our
old course Of procrastination, Of idlcncSs
and vice, and still hope for happiness in
the Future. That which we SOW we shall
reap. Tho future is the product Of the
Prcsent-to great extent VIC may make
it what We will.
BetYeen mans love and . woman's
love there is all the difference between
lending and giving. With woman, love
is gifl-with man. it is only loan.
Tho loan is for the moment, or for that
particular evening, or it may be for six
months, or, perhaps. as long MS six years;
but with woman, the gift is one that lasts
all her life.
The Mormon currency is on the princi,
pie Of the wit in one Of Douglas JeTrold'l
comediea He says: "Ny notion Of wife
Of forty is, that . man should exchange
her, like bank note, for two twCntiesls
DObbs says that people who sndOFss
notes, are called "suretiCs," F" for this Fea'
son, that in nine cases out Of ton they art
perfectly "sure" 10 be called upon for The