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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16
rHE BEST STOVES IN UsE.

The heat passes down the left hand column (seen in the
above cut circulates all around the Case through ue
a inches square the inside which radiates On four
Sides then up the right hand column the again
These Stoves have double the radatng Of any in
USE consequently most of the heat retained III the
The Ash PIT is ADORE the base that it does Inter
fee with the ue through which the heat passes These
Stoves have been tried where the dr5ught very poor
They are warranted not to thr0W gas and easily
managed. The CRATE should n0t be shaken. Use small
pofer to enliven to fire. If you have good coal free from
slate, you may LeePa fire from end of the year to the
other. 0rdnari Y, it is better to clear them out
week in order to remove the slate by so doing viii
save much heat,
N B By observing the above directions, save
SO per cent certain in the quantity Of fitet
Csprons Gar and House Wood Stoves operate on the
princple 1t is conceded by persons who have
used then and warranted by the Pstentee that they will
ssye per Of the fuel used by any other wood
Slows The Providence and Worcester Railroad Com
papy then 10 all their passenger cars the Worcester
and Nashua the Boston and Providence the Boston and
Worcester the Providence and Stoningtou and the West
ern Railroad Companies ali have them, and pronounce
them ahead of anything of the stove kind for heating
cars.
Try them and they will keep you warm Manufacur.
ed by J. w. JORDAN,
o6 d&wtf 10 southbridge street, Worcester Mass.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
RIehes and InGeIIse tanlitx.

Tho acquisition Of wealth and the pur-
suit Of knowledge are incompatible with
each other. We mean wealth in its mod
ern, practical, worldly sense, and knowl-
edge in the sense of general philosophy
and universal truth. What is usually call.
cd "knowlsdge Of the world, is harmo.
niOus with, and is indeed, an indispensa-
bic agency in the successful accumulation
Of property. But he who dcvotes his
principal energies of mind and body to this
calling, cannot give much attention to cul-
tivating the fields of literature, or explor-
ing new and useful truths for the benefit
of mankind. Nor can the man, whose
best faculties Of heart and soul are en-
crossed in deducing from the arcana Of
nature, the principles Of philosophy, the
proper elements Of human progress, at
the same time enter into the sordid strife
Of the merely worldly minded, for riches,
houses, lands, estates and boarded gold,
with any reasonable hope of success.
The intellectual man who aims at q COM
potency only, in this worlds treasures,
may succeed. He may obtain possession
OF all he can enjoy; in fact the true phi
losopher Of nature cannot enjoy property
only as it is means Of future usefulness
and deeper research. 1t is often regretted
that intellectual men, men whose whole
soul seems to be consccrated to the acqui-
siticn and promulgation of knowledge in
the world, are not easy, as it is called, in
their pecuniary circumstances. Little,
perhaps, do those who so kindly wish
them well, think how soon easy circum-
stances, wealth, luxury, with their sequen-
ccs, Incidence and sensuality, would clog
the active machinery Of their minds, and
render them useless to themselves and to
society.
The rich man, whose mind is an uncul-
tivated waste, has his own peculiar pleas
ures; but they are mainly artificial, ficti-
tious or sensual. He has no well-spring
Of happiness within, no source of constant
abiding joy which external circumstances,
though they may add something to, or
abstract little from the sum total, can
never "givc or take away" What poor
educated man, how poor soever, would
exchange his treasures Of mind for the
wealth Of the world. provided that wealth
was aencumbcred with ignorance of oil
science except the poor one of getting
morcP The man who has once drunk
deep Of the fountain of learning, who has
brought the propensities of his mind into
subjcction to the moral sentiments and
the mental faculties, and these in commu-
nion with all the departments of Nature
herself, would treat with ineffablc disdain,
all offers to purchase his wealth of mind,
provided the thing were possible He
might love wealth, he might desire prop
crty, he might occasionally eovet riches,
but il they were placed in antagonism to
his acquisitions Of knowledge, he would
spufn them as "nothing worth.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
Ths leOlaaaM Lovers.

When one Of the worst men (thc en-
pcrOr Nero) that ever lived in tho world
had the highest station in it, human life
was tho object of his diversion; and he
sent orders frequently, out of mere wan
tonncss, to take Off such and such, with
out so much as being angry with them.
Nay, frequently, his tyranny was so hu-
mOrOus, that hc put men to death because
he could not but approve Of them. 1t
came one day to his car, that certain
married couple, PGtus and Arria, lived
in a moro happy tranquility and mutual
love than any other persons who were
then in being lie listened with great
attention to the account Of their manner
Ofspcnding their time together, Of the con-
stant pleasure they were to each other in
all their words and actions, and found by
exact information, that they were trcN.
sonaOlc to be much moro happy than his
imperial majesty himself Upon which
he wrote P@tus the following billet:
''P@tus, you arc hereby desired to dcs-
patch yourself have heard very good
character Of you; and therefore leave It
to yourself, whether you will die by dag.
ger, sword or poison. II you outlivC this
order above nn hour, have given dircc-
tons to put you to death by torture.
NERO"
This familiar cpistlc was delivered to
his wife, ARIA, who opened it. Long she
stood in an agony Of alternate rage and
love; hut at last composed herself for her
dissolution, rather than survive her be.
loved PWtus. When he cNmC into her
presence, no found her with the tyrant's 5
letter in ono hand, and a dagger in tho
other. Upon his approach to her, she
gave him tho order, and, at the same time
Stabbing herself; "P@tus," said she, ut
is not painful, "and expired. Tho passion
Of these memorable lovers was such, that
it tilludCd tho rigor oftheir fortune, and baf-
fled the force Of blow, which neither
felt, because each received it for the sake
Of the other. Tho wOman's part in this
story is the much moro heroic, and has
occasionCd one Of the best epigrams trans.
inittcd to us from antiquity.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
For the Democrat.
MI A Y


Morn gently lifts the sable star gem1 veil,
Which AprIs dying day spread DER the earth,
While flowers song and fragrance bid US hall
Fair May.day's footsteps with pure Joy and mlrth
The light Is creeping DER yon Eastern slope
The stars are leaving fast the deep blue skies
But ss earths flowers their pure fresh bosoinS ope,
Behold In each, = mIrrorcd star.gcm lies.
The brccEcS wake, and gather on Their wings
The balny fragrance Of the new blown flowers,
And with the notes each sweet voiced warbler sings
Fly with their burden unto beauty's bowers"
See where yon grove Of oaks their shadows fling
Upon the cool green carpet at their feet,
band Of Fairies, laugh, and dance, and sing
Around their May queens flower cushioned seat.
Ard this is May! o! Father, unto Thee,
For this, Thy smile, upon Thy footstOol here
With hearts too full for words to set them free,
We bow our heads, and offer Thee tear.
Over.tLe. River, May 1st, 81. NIGHT
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

Il CdSe.-Somc years ago an IriShman
was knocked kown and robbed. lie ac-
cuscd man of having committed the rob-
berry. In due time the case came up for
trial. The Irishman being upon the stand
was cross examined, after having sworn
positively to the guilt Of the prisoner, by
one Of the kcencst lawyers; and somc-
thing like the following was the result:
"You say that the prisoner at the bar
was the man who assaulted and robbed
your"
eyes"
"Was it by moonlight when the oc-
currencc took place ?"
"Divil the bit ov it."
"Was it starlightp"
"Not whit; it was 50 dark that you
couldn't see your hand before you"
"Was there any light shining from any
house near by"
"Divil bit iv q house was there any
where about"
---" Well, then, IL there was no moon, no
starlight, no light from any house, and so
dark that yoN couldn't see even your
hand before you, how are you able to
swear that the prisoner is the manI How
did you see him3 2"
'AWhy, yer honor, when the spalpcen
sthruck me (may the divil fly away wild
him), the FIRE few out " my eyes 80
bright you might have seen to pick up a
pin, you could be jabers.n y
Tho judge, jury, counsel and spectators
exploded with shouts, at the quaint idea,
and the prisoner was directly afterwards
declared mot guilty"
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

Indian EloQuence. An impressive
specimen Of untutorcd Cloqucnco Of the
Red Man is afforded in the defiance Of the
Chicttain Of the Creek Nation to tho Gen.
eral who had captured him: ~ fought
against you at Fort Mimms-I fought
against you in Georgia. did you oil the
injury could-I would have done you
mOre-tho warriors who were faithful all
died by my sidc-thCy died in battle-I
mourn over their loss, but they arc gone
to glory-l am their Chief-A captive but
. soldier. DO your utmost--I shall not
disgrace their memories" In the mouth
Ofan Indian captive, words like these are
not merc words Ofcourse; they mean what
they say, and speak Of nCrvC and spirit
strOng to the limit Of human endurance.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
Did He DIE for Me ,

A little child sat quicty upon it's moth.
cr's lap. Its blue eyes were earnestly
looking into the face which was heaming
with love and tenderness for the cherish.
cd darling. The maternal lips were busy
with astory. The tones of the voice were
low and serious, for the tale was one of
mingled sadness and joy. Sometimes they
scarcely rose above whisper, but the lis
tening babe caught every sound. The
crimson dcepencd on its little check, as
the story went on increasing in interest
Tears gathered in its earnest eyes, and a
low sob broke the stiffness rs its mother
concluded. A moment and the ruby
lips parted, and in tones made tremulous
by eagerncss, the child inquired:
Did He die for me, mammal"
" Yes, my child, for you-fOr all"
May love Him always, mamma, and
dearly, tooP"
"Yes, my darling, it was to win your
love that He left His bright and beautiful
home"
"And He will love me, mamma, l know
lie will. He died for me. When may I
see Him in His other home?"
"Whcn your spirit leaves this world,
my darlingf"
"My spirit ?" murmured the child.
"Ycs, your spirit; that part of you
which thinks, and knows, and loves II
You love Him here, you will go and live
with II m in heaven"
"And Imay love Him here. How glad
you have made me, dear mamma"
And the mother bowed her head, and
prayed silently and earnestly that her
babe might love the Saviour.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

The Late american Party.-Thc posi-.
ton taken by James Buchanan, says the
Stockton Argus, a X. N. paper, in his In
augural Address, is one that meets the
appreciation Of every national man. Tho
American party cannot be antagonistical
to that position. The very nature Of our
party commands that we give q hearty
support to tho principles therein cnunci-
atcd The new administration is already
attacked by the JEFF. Davis school Of pol.
iticians; and the selection of Lewis Cass
is the signal for the Van Burcnites to
hurl their utmost strength against the ma
tiOnal course marked out by James Blu
chanan. Let the American party, then,
gallantly and nobly como TO the rescue.
James Buchanan has boldly and fearless
ly marked out q truly national course.
1t is the duty of the American party, 30
long as he continues in twill not ialter
to give him hearty and enthusiastic
support Let no feeling arising from tho
late political battle be entertained other
than can be cherished by noble foes, wor-
thy to combat Republics cause. Let
then, the American party, with noble re-
solve, declare that the principles laid
down in Mr.. BNehaRaR's- Inaugural -Ad-
dress shall meet their cordial sympathy
and support, and that they will act as n
body guard to those principles, to foster
and protect them from foes within and
foes without.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
The Haunted Chamber.
BY JESHY MARsH.

BY JENNY MARSH.
Ny heart is haunted chamber,
With cold and drcary walls,
And tapestry dim and faded,
Where sunshine never falls;
Mud athwart the gloomy easement
The cypress branches sweep,
The dirge the wind there moancth
Is ever wild and deep.
Strange hre the spcctrcs that gli,nmcr
And dance across the floor;
Strange as the clfs in legends
We read in days Of yOrc;
But oftcncst Memory comcth
Leading her gentle train;
The sound Of their meeting sccmcth
Like falling Of the rain.
And around an altar sable,
Laden with fair flowers dead,
Calmly that Sistcrhood gather,
And mcckly bow the head.
The walls Of the chamber murmur:
"Thc flowers that load that bier
Would have lived in brighter bowers;
Why did We leave them hcrcy"
Then in tears Hope sadly Spcakcth,
With buds claspcd TO her breast;
These found in childhood's roamings;
They were purest aud the best.
Then the chamber was not drcNry;
Cunhnnfna rnatnd IN thc tvull.
And an altar Of rare brightness
Received my buds-my all.
But as years stole on, tho easement
Was darkly cloudcd DER,
And the walls grew dark and dingy,
And the sunbcams know no more;
Then my cherished rosc-buds fldcd,
And left me here to weep;
Now their leaves garner sadly,
For Memory to keep"
Then Love, with brow Of sadness,
Brings from beneath her vest
A lilv's leaves oil withcrcd,
And lays it with the rest.
The sisters bind, while weeping,
Chaplcts on Mcmory's brow,
Aud each torn and blightcd leafct
They press with an earnest vow.
Then strange and fearful brightness
Fits o'cr the drcary walls;
Aud tapestry dim and faded,
Where sunshine never falls;
And thus through the haunted chamber
Strange visions come and 60,
While the cypress sweeps the easement
With mornings wild and low!
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

That march was thirteen hundred miles
long, over pathless region of ice and
snow and stormy waters, and was safely
accomplished in eighty-four days;
heartfelt prayer Of thanksgiving having
been offered up TO kind Providence by the
adventures from under the humble roof
ofa Moravian missionary on the coast of
Greenland.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
The Perfection OF Police Machinery

Inc kcrIeCthOh Oh k'OAtce MuCntnerys
In the last century, a merchant of high
rcspCctabiIity, in Bordeaux, had occasion
to visit the metropolis upon commercial
business, carrying with him bills and mo-
ncy to large amount. On his arrival at
the gates Of Paris, gcntcel looking man
opened the door Of his carriage, and nd
dressed him 10 this effect:
Sir, | have been waiting for you some
time. According to my notes, you were
TO arrive at this hour; and your person,
your carriage, and your portmanteau,
answer the description hold in my hand
You will permit inc to have the honor Of
conducting you to the Minister Of Police,
Monsieur de Sartincs."
The gentleman, astonishcd at this inter-
ruption, and still more so at hearing the
name Of the Lieutenant Of the Police men,
toned, demanded to know what Monsieur
dc Sartincs wanted with him; adding at
the same time, thathe had never commit
ted any offence against the laws, and
therefore hO could have no right to inter-
rupt him.
The messenger declared himself perfect
ly ignorant of the cause of dctention sta
ting Nt the same time. that when ho had
conducted him to NJ. dc Sartincs, he
should have executed his orders which
were merely ministerial.
After some further explanations, the
gentleman permitted the officer to con-
duct him accordingly. NJ. dc SNrtnCs re-
ccivcd him with great politcncss; and af-
ter requesting him to be seated, to his
astonishmcnt, he described his por tman.
teau; and told him tho exact sum in bills
and specie which he had brought with
him to Paris, and where he was to lodge,
his usual time ofgoing to bed, and num-
bcr of circumstances, which the gentle
man had conceived could only be known
to himself.
Monsieur dc Sartincs, having thus excited
attention, put this question to him: vSir,
are you man of couragc?"
The gentleman, still aStonishcd at the
singularity of such an interrogatory, dc.
manded the reason why no put such
strange question, adding 0t the same time,
that no man ever doubted his courage.
NJ. dc Sartincs replied, "Sir, you arc to
be robbed aud murdered this night II
you arc n man Of courage, you must 80 70
your hotel and retire to rest at the usual
hour; but be careful that you do not fall
asleep. Neither will it be proper for you
to look under the bed or into any of the
closets which arc in your bcdchamber;"
which he accurately described. "You
must put your portmantCau in its usual
situation near the bed, and evince no sus.
picion. Leave the rest to me. IfhOwev.
Cr, you do not feel your courage suffl-
cient to bear you out, l will procure a
person who shall persOnatO you, aud 60
to bed in your stead"
After somo further explanation, which
convinced the gentleman that N. de Sar.
tines intelligence was accurate In every
particular, he refused to be pcrsOnatcd,
and formed an immediate resolution liter.
ally to follow the directions he had rceeiv.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
PIaccrVIIIe Post office.
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.

A NAIL Ii dispatched from this Office daily, Sundays
u excepted, to Sacramento San Francisco. and all
Warts Of this State, which closes ~ O'Clock, r. NJ
4 -pecial mall Is isdispatrhed daily, Sundays Except
ed, 10 Coloma rio coid SprnG-, which closes ~ 5
o'rIock r. ".
special mail Is 0l-O dispatched daily, Sundays cx-
ceptcd, 10 GeOrg town rtd Spanish Flat; which closes
NJ Soctock =. ",
The mails for the Atlantic States, Europe, &c, close
at this Office about the 81 and 18th 81 eh month. .X-
rr1d when those days com" on Saturday, and then
they viii cio'e the day previous
The Mails for Oregon and Washington Territories
are dispasched stIn-nOnthly, Immediately amer the
arrival ofthc Atlantic malls.
The mails for Salt Lake City and other post of1ces
n Utah Territory, are dispatched u,onthiy, ria San
rranciaco, fan Diego, and the Southern route.
OfF1CE HOCRS.--This Office will he kept open dni
", Sundays excepted from o'cloch, A. NJ, ill l2,
NJ; and from Ia till 3S, +. N. Box deli"cry open
til e,P.M
On Sundays-From s iii 10. A. NJ. and from till
O,P.M. A. N. THATCHER, Post Master.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

The Hermit and tho Poet.-Sam John.
son was, doubtless, great prose writer.
Instance his Rambler" and his '.Life of
Savage" which latter Is gem. But "a
poet he cxcellcd himself Tho follow
ing, as specimen of his powers, contains
united sublimity and beauty, all tho
charms of vcrsifcation, combined with
simplicity SO rare, that in this age Of tnr-
gid bOmbast and rhetorical flourish, it
will be appreciated, we are afraid, but by
few. The excellence of the concluding
line is unsurpassed:
Hermit hoar, in solemn cell.
Wearing out life's evening gray;
Strike thy bosom, sage aud tell,
What is bliss, and which the wuyP
Thus spoke, and speaking sighed,-
Scarce reprcsscd Eho starting teas-
When the hoary sage replied, ifst
"Come, my Lad, and drink Asms hSer!"
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
Lime! Ilme!! Lime III!

lN any quantity purchasers may wish, will
y b furnished By the proprietOrs Of the Fl
Dorado Kilns, at their Lime House on Coloma
street, OF at tho HilnS, one miles east Of Ring
gold.
C0tlssWs Of Diamond Springs aud EI
1hsra11o. wishing to purchase Lime, will find
q 70 their advantage 10 send orders to our
Kilns, which are Of easy access, there being
good road leading from Diamond Springs to
them.
-TFor particulars. inquire of 8. CONRAD,
Col0ma street, or at the Drug Store Of G. d.
PETIT. s. CONRAD 4 co.
PIacerville, March 7, 1887.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
1. o. o. F..

N0RNTNG STAR Lodge, No. 90, organ.
1NA lied Feb. 9Th, l5jI. meets every Saiur-
day evening at their Hall in Whites new
brick building, Main street, few doors below
Brothers Of the Order. in good standing, are
fraternally invited to attend.
q. NJ. RAYMOND, y. g.
GEORGE WHITE, H. y
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
IOR PRINTING.

The pYorrirtors of the D"mOcrdf take pleasure IN
Announcing 10 the business ~ III Dorado county
that they have made extensive additions TO their job
O1iee-whIch II now the best In the interior " Cali
I,rnia-and prepared to do all kinds 0f job Print
ing in the very best manner and At the most reason
able prices. ..
der, with neatness and dispatch.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
I.ID. q. T.,

IETA ENCAMPMENT. No. r, meets on the
- evenings Of the second and fourth Tues.
days Of each month, ut Odd Fellows Hall.
Whites fircpIoof building, few doors below
the Plaza. All Patriarchs are cordially invited
to attend. p. MONSOS' q p
ALEX. SiEsnrTTEL, s.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
DAGUERREOTYPEs.

WILLIAM SALMON respectfully invites the Ladies'
w and Gentlemen Of PlacoTville and vicinity, who
lesFe 70 have their DaguerTeOtypes taken to call and
examine specimens Of his work, At his rooms on Main
street, SAoTt distance below the PiaGa.
Ni
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
T0UNANACR ARR RANloENAeNF.
PaoaeeF saage Cempanyss

NOTTCE-This Ia TO warn all persons from
1N Purchasing or Trading for Two PROM.
ISSORY NOTES, signed 81 myself and psya.
bic 70 TH0S. EVANS, Of El Dorado County,
California. for Thirty Dollars each, dated the
IN day Of January 1857, and made due Ia
snree and ak mouths after date, as they were
illegally obtained and do not intend 70 pay
This 18th day Of April, lsS7. IS Sodsl
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT
Is published every Saturday, at the Office on
CVlOma street, Placcrville, by
(sELWICKS T. JANUARY.
.. ". GELWIcEs, WN A. January.
Tcrms,-Inva.iably ~ Advanee--
Advertising.

One S,Iuare-l0line.--Grs Insertion. f3-each sub
seaurnt insertion, 4I HE4 Business Cars-ten lines
or lrsa--one year, f!5 three months, 4l8
AIiberai discount will he made on the above rates,
for all yearly and quarterly advertisements which tx-
cced square.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

Good looking girls in male attire are
dangerous ccuntGrfeita
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

An EmefAlder, tE writing hia 20
" no ran away early eAaam - -
cause be discovered hs Wase sasn.
Gle. =
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

Do . man q great agsa and 50 1ep
make yourself peIfsetly ny thai {
not speak = word about Il
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

A Glasgow antiquariGn recently vsfltsd
Cathcart Castle, and asked eAa H u w
layers IF he knew anything u ~ g 10.
ry about the buildingrh 2 FAY y lo
rustic, ''therc was anisher uuIs 1ys at
it fell down lang slnCsl'' ss -
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
DRUGS! DRUGS!

Pla acerviIle Drug store.
REING in receipt Of additional supplies af
- Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Pants, OILS,
NarniShcs, Brushes, Window Glass, ETC.,
would respectful, invite the attention Of the
Public TO the variety now have in store
None but the PCREST and MOST GEM
INE articles will be offered Every article war
rantcd.
Orders from the country will be promptly
attended To.
"a" Prescriptions compounded with ncca-
racy and dispatch.
may e4.tf Dr. II. W. A. WORTIIEN.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

A parish clerk having, according to
custom, published thChuuus Uf N mo-
ny between loving couple, Was lnWsd
by the minister, who gave ont IN hymn,
commencing with these words = IInEa-
ken sous, that dream Of heayeaIn
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
Masonic Directory,
Ell DORADO COUNTY, cAL1EORN1A

GE"RGETOWN LODGE, NO. 20, P. AND 4. NJ,
~ located In GcorHrtown, holds It's stated meet.
lng' ON Saturday Evenings of or preceding the full
moon RICHARD D0NCASTER. in,
SpcFrtnFV
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
q. ID. III ALL,

afro We y 4 + L 4 ",
PIACERvILLE, H. DORADO co. CALIFORNIA
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02

nIAM0ND LODGE, NO. 90, r. AND A. NJ, loca.
~ ted In Diamond Springs holds lis slntcd meet.
ings on Saturday Evenings preceding the full moon
+. J. ML1GIIAN, Secretary.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-02
n. sAxDESoS, .THCS. u. HIVE
SANDERSON s. IIEWES,

A TTOHNEYS At LAW.--tlf!i'e. second door cas-, oi
n the Argus printing Office, Main street, ColomA:
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