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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-03

FRETTING.-Fretting won't pay. Or
the contrary, it is always practiced at g
loss of time, strength, and temper, end
ing In the greater loss of happiness.
Fretters are much more apt to prac
tice the pernicious habit because OF
small matters than great ones. Nav
imaginary troubles are quite as apt to be
the subject of disquietude as real ones
And SO, if they have nothing real tc
stew themselves over, they will conjure
up something wherewith to make them
selves miserable.
We have read an anecdote we'll cal
culated to show the folly of people
fretting over their misfortunes. Iti told
OF a couple Of gardeners, whose pea.
crops had failed because of the frost
or some other adverse influence. One
OF them went about amongst his neigh.
bors fretting, and insisting that he was
the most mlucky creature in existence.
Some time afterwards, on visiting his
unfortunate neighbor, and getting a
glimpse of his garden, he exclaimed
"What fine crop ofpeas you have
How is this, that you have peas this
year, and | none? thought your plant
ing was all for nought, like my ownr'
'Precisely so,'' said the other. ''But
while you were fretting, I re-planted
my cropn'
Fretting would not be so bad a hab-
1t, were its consequences confined to
the fretter. But they are not. Fret
ters are almost certain to make their
families and friends and neighbors un-
happy. And so they become social
nuisances, calling loudly for abatement.
Remember this, ye fretters, and fret
no more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-03
CORN CHEAPER THAN COAI FoP F

CORN CHEAPER THAN Coal FOR FU-
EL.-Thc Chicago Tribune notes that
a gentleman who just returned from a
trip on the Illinois Central, tells that at
kankakee, only a few hours ride from
that city, he found man burning good
sound corn -in-the-ear in his office
stove. 1nq1iring the reason of what
to him seemed shameful, he was
told that while poor coal was worth 80
cents per 100 lbs. at the depot, I'M
thrashed corn was dull at 25 cents for
the same weight. He was assured that
the latter made the brightest, hottest,
and cleanest fire. If it is cheaper to
burn corn than coal, there is nothing
shameful, for the reason that every
commodity is made to use for the most
economical purpose in support of life.
Where there is more corn than the CON
sumption of bread-stuff requires, it may
be better used for fuel than for whiskey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-03

A WILD Cat.-A wild cat, weighing
32 lbs, and measuring better than 6
feet in its extreme length, was shot by
Mr.. Ira E. Sweetland, near Baraboo,
Sauk County, few days since. SO we
learn from the Republic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-03

IHE INVESTIGATION NOT A FAILURE.
-Ihe transactions before the land
grant investigating committee are not
public, and little is definitely known as
to the testimony already taken by them.
Quite number Of witnesses have been
examined, however, and notwithstand-
ing the refusal Of Messrs. Falvey and
hllbourn to answer, it is understood
that sufficient evidence of corruption has
already been disclosed to justify the
investigation, even if the committee
should proceed no further in their inoui-
ries.-lNutziso7e Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-03

A VENERABLE JokE.-Dr. jackson.
the elder, of Boston, meeting his old
friend, Josiah Quincy, (both past eigh-
ty years OF age) on the sidewalk, ac-
costed him with, "Well, Mr.. Quincy,
n now much longer do you intend to
live? 20
It'll | send for DOCTOR" was the
quick reply.
'And when did you send for one
last ?" inquired Dr. J.
s'Just eighty-six years ago.'' answer
ed Mr.. Quincy, adding the precise
day Of his birth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-03

For late news, see last weeks paper
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23
Another Victim TO LesonRpton.

Some considerable degree Of feeling, not al.
together unmiXed with Indignation has been
evinced by our citizens, upon the announce
ment Of the fact, that the present efficient In.
cumbent Of the Minneapolis Post 0ffice, ssmu.
Ell Hidden, Esq, had been removed, and an vi.
ira Lecompton Democrat appointed to his place.
No sufficient cause is or can be assigned for
this action OF the Department, and We are left
to assume that it was because NJ. Hidden had
become obnoxious 10 the Leeompton sentiment
Of the Administration for having dared TO differ
from itppon the policy Of forcinRa fraudulent
pro-slavery constitution upon the protesting
people Of Kansas For this, and this only, has
faithful public officer been stricken from his
station--ignomniously thrust out Of bis Office
without moment warning, and without any
fault having been found with his private or
official conduct. nj
As regards Mr.. Hidden, the case is one Of
peculiar hardship. A little more than year
since, he was strongly importuned by several
Of our leading citizens TO take charge Of the
Post Office on account Of business engage
msnts, he declined but after the most urgent
solicitations, he at length consented, more. to
accommodate the public, than 70 crafty his
own wishes. Having consented to accept the,
office, he Immediately erected building, and
fitted il up with boxes, drawers, etc. u gOod
style. at . very considerable outlay Of monay,
sufficient force Of assistants has always been
employed in the office, at good salaries, I'D
Mr.. Hidden himself gave II bis personal sr1(ers
vision. He and his clerks have unifcfn1ly
been prompt. cheerful and polite in their ef5orts
to accommodate the public, and we haye yeti 10
hear the first complaint from any peFson with.
in the district supplied by the ONCE, " any
personal or official misconduct on the pert Of
any person connected with the ofiice.--Ainne.
dpoiis Gazsffe. q
The above we take from the Minneapolis
Gazette, Republican. We can hardy be.
lieve that Mr.. HIDDEN has been removed on
the ground of his opposition to Leconpton.
If it should prove SO, however and the
anti-Lecomptou Democrats Of the State ore
to be prescribed by the Administrator We
would like the prescription to commence 1t
once, and be carried on boldly. BY all
means, let it be thoroughly prosecuted be.
fore the October election. E
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23
California Politics.

The confess IN this State appears to be
almost entirely Of q personal character.
The friends Of Senator BRoDERIcK seeded
from the regular State Convention, and
nominated ticket Of ntiIecompton DEM
ocrats. This ticket was afterwards en-
dorsed and adopted by the Republicans.
We presume theantiL eeompson Democrats
Of California would have adhered TO the
regular organization, had they not had
abundant evidence that the administration
coantenances boiling in Illinois, and makes
adherence to the party organization, cause
tor removal from Office.
We Do not approve boiling, either in
California, 1t the instance Of Senator BRoD.
ERIcK, or in Illinois, at the instance OF Pres
ident BucHASAs. All attempts to dismem-
Der the party, no matter from whom they
may come, for the qualification of revenge
or political jealousy, should be discoante-
nanced by every true Democrat.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23
The Dsmosr rattle Ctced--Is source and
sanction.

The Democracy has long been known as
the constitutional party Of the country. 1t
has won this title, not by an arrogant as
sumption OF superior virtue and intelligence
over other organizations, but by firm and
steady adherence To the Constitution as the
only charter Of our liberties, and the only
exposIt0r OF our duties as well as our rights.
Twenty-Five years ago, so firmly was the
Democracy established upon this principle,
that Il was then known ~ the strict con
strac'ionSt' party. just as truly and unver.
sally us were the Wings known as the Cx,
pcdicucy party. This habit OF testing
every measure 10y the standard Of the Con.
st,ution, OF always acting within its limits
and never exceeding them, reveals the secret
not only Of our power, but Of our prosper.
i,y, as nation.
Analogous to this Democratic habit of
strict subordination to the Constitution in the
government Of the country, is the custom Of
strict adherence to its national platforms in
the government o, the party. The national
crecl, solemnly aud au,horitstively sane.
toned Mt its quadrennial conventions, is
to every true Democrat the constitution Of
bis party, This creed every Democrat
is bound 10 respect. II Is the law
and the gospel Of his political faith.
lie can neither enlargei il, nor abridge il.
The authority which created it, is alone com.
potent to its abrogation or mobilization.
The issues which are presented in the Ma
tional creed are the only ones upon which a
test Of party fdelity can he made. No au.
,hority exists within the party clothed with
the power TO CRATE issues which are not
therein recognized; much less does any
power exist which can enforce such issues
upon the individual members Of the organ
iEatiou. Neither does any authority exist
within the party which can prescribe Dem
ocrats bccaus Of difference OF opinion
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23

lmpudepce reveals itself in great variety
of ways. 1t is looked for in your coarse,
clustering blackguard; it is frequently found
in your formal, precise, gently ,mannered,
creamy.cheesy hypocrite. We have q sub
jet on hand this morning, belonging to the
latter class.
Mr.. JOHN EAsrAs WARREN has been
allowed to ventilate. himself through the
columns Of this paper, and he has avail
ed himself Of the privilege to rather bur.
densome extent. His contributions, how.
ever, showed great industry in their length,
and great ingenuity in the thin and wafery
manner in which be spread out his ideas !;
and because they were curious in these par.
ticulars, and really merited attention from
their want Of merit, we have placed them
before our readers. But Mr.. WARREN, pre-
suming on our good.nature, is becoming i'm
pertinent; and however delicately he guises
his impotence, il becomes our duty to ex.
pose il and him.
The burden Of Mr.. WARRES's communi.
cations has been in depreciation Of the at
tempts OF certain nameless persons or influ-
euce TO divide the Democratic party of
Minnesota. In his contribution OF this
morning, be indicates, as directly as his mild
nature will permit, that the distracting in
auence is this paper, and the persons its
editors. He indicates this while assuming
10 speak for the National Democracy, and
stating his governing principle to be popular
sovereignty, and bis governing policy to
be the abroga,on Of Lecomptou and
AntiLscompton as tests Of Democratic
tealty. Now, the impertinence OF Mr..
WARKES consists in pretending to be such
a iriend Of popular sovereignty as would au-
thorize him to call any one TO account for
opposing it, and in prcsumiug to doubt eth
er our attachment 10 that doctrine, or our
opposition 10 the recognition Of Lecompton-
ism or Anti,Lecomptonism as Democratic
test.
When the X ansas- Nebraska act was be-
fore Congress, Mr.. WARREN did not scruple
TO denounce the measure, its author, and the
Administration that sustained both. He
continued this denuncia,iou, publicly and
privately, until the close Of the PnRcE Al
ministTation-a period Of some two years.
During the same period, We cordially en-
dorsed that act, and up to this time have
consistently advocated its principles, and
Supported those who supported them. The
impudeucs, Therefore, Is of rare order,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23

was as il one Of the twelve Apostles, after
being converted to the truth. had sought To
expel his Divine Lord from the fold Of the
faithful on the charge Of heresy against the
Church. The audacious impudence Of the
supposed case, was nearly equalled by the
gross impertinence Of the historical fact.
We have not space to pursue this sub
jet in all its bearings at this time. We will
allude to only one point, and that the most
important. The only safety Of the National
Democracy rests in a strict adherence to
its national creed. This creed must stand
untouched, possessing binding force in all
its parts, and remain the only charter Of
Democratic doctrine from the time Of its
legitimate enactment TO the period Of its
legitimate repeal. Least Of all must it be
allowed TO any man, in Office or in the ranks
to prescribe any doctrine not found therein
as q test Of faith, or to prescribe any man
who refuses to accept it as such. Our ma
tional conventions must be regarded as pos
sessing the sole and total legislative power
within the party, and the national platform
az the constitution-the beginning and the
end Of party doctrine. When this is adj.
hered to, we shall see the last of presidential
excision or Interpolation Of official pre-
scription or prescription the last Of the
machinery Of the party being used as an en-
CINE Of oppression, and its functions being
debascd to glut the unworthy passion Of am
bition or revenge.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23
The Printing Contract.

We publish this morning communica-
ton from Hon. WV. +. DUNBAR, State
Auditor, relative TO the award Of the State
printing, binding, and advertising, to Mr.,
Goodrich, of this paper. We also repub-
lish from the Saltwater Messenger, the arti-
Gle before noticed, which attacked the jus
tice Of the award, and which called forth the
reply Of the Auditor. We have not space
in which to comment upon the subject at
this time but would refer those who feel an
interest in the question, to the very able and
conclusive statement OF the State Auditor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23

In our columns, this week, villa be
found the proceedings Of two Representa-
tive Conventions, to nominate Democratic
candidates for the Legislature. In Me
twentieth district, composed of Benton.
Stearns and Meeker counties, the conven-'
ton met at Sank Rapids, and nominated
LoDwICK ROBERTS, OF Stearns; K. G. BuRs
DICK, Of Benton and W. s. WILEY, of
Meeker county, for Representatives.. In
the eighteenth district, consisting Of Sibley,
Mcleod and RenvilIe, the nominees are
JANIS w. LrSpE, editor Of the Henderson
Democrat, and PATRICK MULLEN, OF Sibley
county, and ELJAH PERRY, of Mcleod.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23
The Grape Culture.

We are indebted to DR.. BORUP Tor lus-
cious sample Of Isabella grapes grown in his
garden. DR.. BoRuP. by several years expert
ments, has fully demonstrated the capacity
and fitness Of our soil and climate for the
growth Of this delicious fruit. Specimens
Of grapes and other delicate products have
been sent this year to horticulturists In the
eastern and southern cities, by the Doctor
and the sight Of them must have good in,
auence in dissipating the errors which are
commonly entertained 10 the prejudice Of
Minnesota,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23

ocrab for opinions sake, and We will hearth
ly second the movement. We will do this
with the greater pleasure, because such &C
ton on your part will afford US an opportu-
nifty to credit you with degree Of modesty
and integrity which we have been obliged
to withhold In this notice Of your harro.
nizing labors.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23
The Unfortunate Washington Union.

This unfortunate sheet gets kicks from n
quarters-from leading papers North and
South. Recently it professed profound
Indifference" TO the success Of DouGLAs or
LINCOLN, yet every days issue gives the lie
to its assertion, by repeated appeals to the
boilers to continue their disorganizing Ia
bors. The Union merely deserves the title
Of antiDoUGLAs, as denoting its political
character. 1t loses sight Of every other
issue than DousLAs' defeat, and it has not Q
word to say upon the politics Of any State
save Illinois. Recently it varied the mo-
uotony Of its villifcatiou, by bold attempt
at forgery. in garbling one Of Judge Doro-
Las speeches to prove that he had spudiat-
ed the DRIED Scorr decision. Yet this jour
nal impudently claims to be the " great cen
tral organ" Of the Democratic party
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23

A Coon WORKMANSHIP Demoerscy
Of wabashaw county, have nominated Cor
State Senator, that sterling Democrat,
MosKs MONTGOMERY, Of Lake City. ".
NJ. is q man Of unimpearhable integrity.
and Democrat Of 6hy years standing.
Last winter, We witnessed bis efforts in BE-
halfof the settlers on the HaltBreed Tract,
at Washington and can eonscientiously aver,
that no man at the Capital labored more
earnestly to promote their interests than
Mr.. MoSTGoMERY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-03
TEMPEST IN wH1ppY SWAMP.

Whippy Swamp is the name of famous
district, or township, in South Carolina, cele-
brated for its fogs and disunion sentiments,
and the especial utterance of them 1.-THE senti-
mentsl on the Fourth of July. The New
York express" says there are not many in
habitants in that particular swamp, but what Of
importance they lack numerically, be sure it
is no fault of theirs if it be not made up in
loud talk. Col. Keit; was down in the swamp,
it seems, few days since, and got off regu-
lar fre-eating, notification, Union deploring
yarn, in the course of which he said
81 have seen it stated that all the Northern
Democratic nominees for Congress are pledged
to disregard the provision in the Conference
bill requiring the ratio of population for a
member OF Congress before Kansas should be
admitted into the I Mon. This provision, just
in itself, necessary to fair dealing between the
members of the Contederacy. was Incorporated
in the bill with more than ordinary Legislative
solemnity. Ii was an agreement entered into
under circumstances which invested ii with
the sanctities OF a compact. To it faith was
plighted. 1t cannot be broken by the \ Orthern
party to it without perffdy. If ii be true that
the NOrthernDemocratic nominees are pledged
to violate it, then il shows to my mind that
Northern fanaticism is increasing. and that re
breaks faith upon this point, the ties between
the two wings of the party will be weakened
if not dissolved. The South cannot hold com
mnnion with those who betray faith and hound
on ianaticism. If Kansas is now thrust into
the Union as a Free State, against and over
the provisions of the Conference bill if the
South is to be outraged by seeing this Terri
tory, with its rebellious and marauding popu-
lation, and its lcentious and anarchical agita-
tiOns, lassoed and dragged into the Federal
sistcrhood, in defiance of law and right and
justice and pledged faith. then she must tear
asunder party ties, and take her safety into hei
own hands. The fulfillment of the bond the
South must and will exact. and any violation
of it must be followed by retribution."
That's the idea. The fre-eaters are bound
to carry out the English swindlc, If possible
and every Northern man who voted for it will
be expected to support it to the end.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-03

ing an artery, and he lived only long enough
to say a few words TO his companions lie
a resident of Crawford Co., and about 10
years of age.
CAMBRIA CoUNTY.-At sschopping'' in the
vicinity of Ebensburg, few days since, Rob-
crt Thomas, Jr., seriously injured by an
axe, which slipped from the hands of fellow
workman, who was nearly rod distant from
him. The axe lodged I'm the back part of his
leg, near the knee joint, and severed the ar
teries. from which he bled most profusely-
Drs Lewis and Lemon took up the arteries
and stopped the bleeding, and the Young man
is now doing well. -. For several days past,
the woods on Laurel Hill, few miles west of
Johnstown, have been on fire, and the farmers
and Others have had hard work to keep the
devourng element from consuming their
fences. barns, &c. We believe that the fire is
now subdued, and that, happily, but little harm
has been done.
WEsrMoRELAND CoUSTY.-The barn of Will
liam Vogel, in Shcarersburg, was destroy yed
by fire on the 18th. His loss is about $500.
The fire was caused by little boy of or 5
years of age throwing a lighted match into
some straw. A few days since, as Mr. /.
b. McGrew, one of the county commissioners,
was returning home, his buggy was upset aud
smashed to pieces. The Squire escaped un-
injured.
BEDFORD CoUSTY.-On Saturday last the
barn on the farm of Wm. Lyon, Esq sas
burned to the ground. 1t contained consid-
cradle quantity of wheat, rye, oats and Buck-
wheat, his whole crop. The barn insured
| to the amount Of $3.50. His loss viii amount
to about $500.
McKEAS CoUNTY.-A little girl of 3 years
of age, daughter of John Evans. Esq, of
Norwich township. VISA so dreadfully burned
on the Goth inst, as to survive only Il few
hours. Her clothes caught fire while playing
with some burning rubbish near the house of
her father.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A PPEALs FROM TRI-ENNIAL AS

"A SESSMENT.-Notice is hereby given thai
the Commissioners of Clearfeld county will hold
their appeals from the tri-enna assessment at the
following times and places, to wit =
Goshen township-at the school house in said
township, the usual place of holding elections or
Monday the 22d day of November; a. d. 1858.
Glrard township--a Congress Hill school house
on Tuesday. the I'D day of November.
Covington township-at the house of Jacob Mau.
rer. on Wednesday, the oath day of Nov.
karthaus township-at the house Of B ID Hall
* CO. on Thursday. the 25th day of Nov
Huston township-at the house of Jesse Wilson
on Saturday the 9th day of November
Fox township-at the house of John J. Bundy
on Monday, the 18th day Of November
Union township-at tue house of II W Moore
ON Tuesday the Both day of November
Brady township-at the house of 60 ", Long
on Wednesday. the LIST day of Deeem ber
Pike township and Curwensville borourh-op
Thursday. the I'd day of December
Penn tow nship-at the house of W W Anderson
from AN to P ~, on Friday the Sd Dec.
=, Lumber City b0rough-same day at P. NJ, al
the public school house in said borough
Knox township-at Turkey Hill school house
on Saturday, the 4th day of December
Ferguson township-at the house of Thomas
Davis, on Monday, the 9th day of December
Bell tp-at the house of Asaph Ellis the nloce n.
holding elections on Tuesday the 9TH of Dec.
burnside township-at the house of John Young
on " nednesday the oth day of December.
Chest tp-at the school house near Simon Rora.
baughs, on Thursday, the eth day Of Dec
Beeearia township-at the house of Samuel Hep.
garty on Friday the 10th day of December
Jordan township-at the public school house in
Ansonyille on Saturday, the lIth day of Dec.
Woodward township-at the house of Wn Mul.
len, on Monday, the 18th day of December
Decatur township-at the house of John Goss
on uesday the l4th day of December.
Boggs township-at the house of Andrew Cross
on Wednesday the 18th day of December
motifs township-at the house of Jacob Mock
on Thursday. the 10th day of December.
uraham township-at the house of Jacob Hub.
r. FRIDAY Il Of H.
Bradford township-at the house of VIM. Hoover
on saturday the 18th day of December
\, Ciearheld borough and Lawrence township-on
hionaay' the 18TH day of December, al the Com
mlssioners Office, in Clearfield
An appeal from the valuation of unseated land.
VIII De held at the Commissioners office in Clear
heid on Friday, the 3lst day of December lSsS
a' " ~hieh time all persons interested can attend.
by order of the Board of Commissioners
ROBERT j. WALLACE, Clerk
S0mmlesloners' o@ce, October %. 1855