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The Shasta courier., 1858-12-18

AMUSING ANEcDoTE.-Daniel Webster had an
anecdote of old Father Scarf, the minister of his
boyhood, which is too good to be lost 1t was
customary then to wear buckskin breeches in
cool weather One Sunday morning in the au-
tumn, Father Searl brought his breeches down
from the garret; but the wasps had taken pos
session during the summer, and were having a
nice time of it in them. BY dint of effort he got
out the intruders, and dressed for meeting. But
while reading the Scriptures to the congrega-
ton, he felt dagger from one of the enraged
small-waisted fellows, and jumped around the
pulpit, slapping his thighs. But the more he
slapped and danced the more they stung. The
people thought him crazy but he explained the
matter by saying Brethren, don't be alarmed:
the word of the Lord is in my mouth, but the
devil is in my breeches y Webster always told
it with great glee to the ministers
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-18
n~ CAUTION.-Mind none is genuine

that has not the signatures of TONES and J..
WEBER, NJ. D., on each outside wrapper, and
blown on the glass. n2O:3m
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-18

EFFECTS OF COFFEE on DIsEAsE.-Dr. Moselev
observes, in his 4" Treatise of Coffee that the
great use of the article in France is supposed to
have abated the gravel. In the French colonies.
where coffee is more used than in the English.
as well as in Turkey, where it is the principal
beverage, not only the gravel, but the gout is
scarcely known. DR.. Faur relates, as an extra
ordinary instance of the effects of coffee in gout
the case of a Mr.. Deyerau, who was attacked
with the gout at the age oftwenty and had
it severely until he was upward of fifty, with
chalk stones in the joints of his hands and feet;
but from four years from the time when the ac
count of his case had been given to DR.. Faur to
lay before the public, he had, by advice, used
coffee, and had no return of the gout afterward
Eas c. X. Garrison, of San Francisco. has
purchased a one-fourth interest in the grant of
Col. Fremont, and in connection with him, will
nroceed Immediately to construct water mill,
NJ lax-f-
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French VS.. En- nglish.

recent English writer G. W. Thornbury
has written about Frenchmen in a quite lauda-
tory way, and, indeed, compares them with his
own countrymen, to the great disparagement OF
the latter in many things
"English life is domestic-French life is So
cial ; and in these epithets we characterize their
best aspects. English life, being more concen-
trated and restricted, has tendency to become
narrow and selfish; French life is too ditiuse
and too varied has a tendency TO become frivo-
lous and restless The English tradesman,
wanting dinner, PAGES slowly to the murky
dining room, say of alley in Fleet street, dives
silently into his walled up stall, in place dark
before two o'clock at least in winter. The
Frenchman goes, say to the Palals Royal, ana
sits down with four strangers at a marble table,
open to all eyes, Ladies are there, unstared at
and unheeded crowds of soldiers are laughing
and chatting the room is elegant, and the cell
inpspainted II is no more like Wine Office
Court, than an Esquimaux is like the Louvre
But the Englisnman likes the comfortable-that
wonderful word foreigners admire, but laugh at.
He likes the snug home feeling, the old waiter,
the fire place, the sanded floor, his fancy is one
of associations, and deals with the past as much
as the present. But the Frenchman is altogeth-
er being of to-day
"A Frenchman seems gratifed at an oppor-
tuulty Vi uetuS pOitej inc ciiglsuiiitH 10 regret
the trouble it costs him. An Englishman grows
tired after the third bow, and looks vexed, sui
len and impatient; the Frenchmans desire to
please seems strengthened by habit. His back is
India rubber, his hams caoutchous; his hat
brim is metallic, and looks never the shabbier
for repeated handling. His courtesy at the first
meeting does not imply eternal friendship, yet
is as sincere as the cold, cautious bend of the
Englishman. John Bull, if he can, considers it
a clear gain to dodge round corner and escape
shaking hands; Monsieur waits ten minutes at
a cafe door in the hope of meeting a friend. = =
Long ages of trying to please has made French
man disposed to bow on every small provoca-
ton, too small, we think. Long ages Of stiff
neckedness and doggedness have made ra-
ther inclined to break than to bend. If you
shake up Frenchman from sound sleep, the
first word he murmurs will probably me merci"
should be sorry to repeat the exclamation that
a surly Englishman would most likely utter"
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-18

eesT Judge Parker, the defeated Democratic
candidate for Governor of New York. has been
offered the Collectorship of New York city, rice
Schell He wants, however, TO so into the Cabi-
net or to England as Minister.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12
THE DELINQUENT LISTS.

We have had no purpose in what we
have said upon the subject of the delin-
quent lists but to expose most outra-
geous public imposition. so monstrous and
unjustifable in its character as to be no
longer tolerable. We have made no i'm
parchment OF the Auditors integrity
further than the indisputable facts involve
the question. The Enquirer admits it
has :" no honesty to boast Of" and there
fore we presume, as legitimate infer
ence, none to be injured. 1t excuses its
own feelings by saying that the former
proprietor Of the Journal attempted to
get the job on the same terms. We are
not responsible for the management OF
the paper three years ago, nor does the
attempt Of one man to defraud the pub
lie, justify another in concentrating it,
The Enquirer justifes the charge by say
ing it had to buy type to perform the
service which cost $50, and which have
since been useless to it. II it had mol
the materials, it was a conclusive reason
that it should not have received the job
and the confession is an argument agains
ITSELF Other Offices had the means o
doing the work, and the Auditor knew
where it could have been done for fiitl
or sixth of the amount allowed for it,
If man were to go to blacksmith with
ten dollar job, and the smith was I,
put into the bill the cost Of pair Of bel
lows, an anvil, a vice, and half dozeI
hammers, the statement that the tool
were necessary to do the job, and no
being in the shop. they had to be boush,
would hardly be admitted by the custo
mer, as a good reason for his paying tn
bill The Enquirer usually manages it
controversies in manner to make an
reply to its ar uments and statement
almost entirely supcrerogatory. By it
awkward laundering handling OF it's wea
pons. it always stabs itself, ard falls s
helplessly as to excite the commisers
ton Of its opponents.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12
TERRIBLE FIsur AT DuBuauE.-A desper-

TERRIBLE FIsmr AT DuBUauE.-A desper-
ate and bloody ARRAY occurred at Dubuque
on New Years night. 1t originated with o
party of Irishmen who entered Brewery Hall
where party of Germans were enjoying q
dance. The intruders acted in disorderly
manner and the result was q general melee,
and the death Of o young man named Gain
or, and the wounding of number of others
On the following morning everything about
the building gave evidence that most dos
perats and bloody struggle had taken place.
A large pool of blood pointed out the spot
where young Gamer had fallen-horribly
mutilated with forty eight shots-and where
his brother, weeping over his corpse, was
shot down beside him. The Hall was COM
pletely wrecked, and axes, broken bottles,
brickbats and clubs lay around in every d.
rection, and large splotches Of blood showed
that the missiles had been welded with ef
feet. Among the wounded were two broth
ers Of the murdered man, who were not ex-
pected to recover. The affair created intense
excitement.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

~ 4 friend Of General Walker, who has
furnished some interesting particulars in re-
gard to his early lie, says ne was in youth
q bitter anti fllibuster, and stern conserva-
tive and maintainer Of the faith Of treatics.
Some eight or ten years ago, convict nam
cd Rey, escaped from the prison at Havana
and reached New Orleans, but was arrested
by the Spanish Consul and sent back to Gu
ba. The case produced tremendous excite
ment in New Orleans. The Consul was ar
rested by the authorities, and during his
trial had to be protected by large police
force, from the wrath Of the populace Gen.
eral Walker, then editing paper in New Or
leans, warmly defended the course Of the
Spanish Consul, and strongly denounced the
lawless spirit of illnusterism, then SO ram
pant in tho South. The trial Of the Consul
resulted in tho withdrawal of his exequatur
and squadron was immediately dispatched
by the Government to demand from the au'
thorities at Havana, the return of Rey. Thu
demand was complied with. This prece'
dent would appear to justify the demand
that Walker and his force shall DO restores
to the place whence be was taken BY our ma
val officers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12


~ The Charleston Mercury Of late
date has the following remarks in relation to
Senator Douglas:
II is sheer audacity--reekless, unprinci-
pied, self-sceking dare-deviltry on the part
of Douglas. The case needs no moro than a
plain exhibition Of facts, such as we have
given. We forbear argument. But the
course of Douglas deserves the brand of rep
rotation from the South; and scathing. con-
tumulious invective is the proper logic OF
the occasion. Who, then, of Southern SEN
ators, will take upon himself this task of ben
eft to the great cause Of the South! Which
of them will undertake to fay this redoubt-
the good Of after timesl Who will satisfy
the demands tor retributive justice agains
this bare-faced renegade from political prin
ciple! IT'S task that would be grateful Il
the people Of the South"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12
STR AN0sRR.

A very clever correspondent of the Can
melton Reporter has given his impressions Of
our city and some OF its citizens, from which
we make the following extracts. The re-
marks of the writer are exceedingly apt and
pithy, except in his commentators OF the
Journal, in which he says more than it mer-
Its.
w whatever may be the state Of affairs else
where, the hard times do not seem TO be
greatly felt by the Evansville people. Bust
ness is not so brisk as formerly ut this sea-
son. and the capacious and handsome levee
is somewhat bare OF boxes. barrels and hogs
heads, vet folks look about as sleek and
pleasant as they did previous to the coming
OF this clap of thunder in the financial sky.
But few failures among business men have
occurred here, and those were limited firms
that were probably IN a state Of collapse long
before the pressure began. 1t is not hazard
ing great deal to say, that after the storm
with its lurid cloud has passed away. it will
be seen that Evansville was not severely
"struck.' The truth is, this city is built up
on frmer superstructure than most Western
towns. Her citizens-whilc they undoubted-
ly love to amass the ''filthy lucre" as well as
their neighbors-do not stretch their purse
| strings and credit to such limits to get it,
| The solid men Of the town those who have
| the property and money are shrcwd old cod
! gers who are not to be mboozled into ..in-
vestments" by fancy Jeremy Diddlers.-
These men are not, perhaps, remarkably
learned in the science OF political economy or
the fine arts, but they understand the value
of their rhino too we'll to risk it in uncertain
enterprises, and are content with slow but
sure gains acquired by industry and caution.
| As an example Of close listed capitalist it
! may be stated that the man who owns the
principal part Of the wharf.-the hnest hotel
in town, great number Of dwelling houses,
| and whose check will draso probationary any
day at the bank, may be often seen hard nj
work upon the wharf, in his shirt sleeves and
wearing q shocking bad hat" digging
shoveling, toiling and hauling away with
his old horse and cart, rather than invest the
extravagant sum Of six bits day in ar
Irishman's muscle. This old gentleman
practices his notions tf economy in . stylt
that would more than likely be condemned
by most elegant folks, who possess more gen
tility than cash. But he is on the safe side
The Bank Of England may suspend, and al
Wall Street sink, but ''the man with tn
horse and cart" will survive the genera
wreck. 1t is not to be supposed that Their
is no enterprise hero, and that the moniet
men arc a set Of Of old fogics. Though
dime may look to them as big rs cart vince
yet the city has grown to its ntimport
ance and substantial prosperity, pretty mue
under their guidance Of its affairs, and nov
while other places have suffered she has bee
! in comfortable circumstances.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

~ According to the census Of the United
States, we have two million and a half of
farmers, one hundred thousand merchants
sixty-four thousand masons, and nearly two
hundred thousand carpenters. We have
fourteen thousand bakers to make our bread ;
twenty-four thousand lawyers to set us by
the ears; forty thousand doctors to "kill OF
eure;' and fifteen hundred editors to keep
this motley mass in order, by the power Of
public opinion controlled and manufactured
through the press.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

AsoTHER TRAGEDY IN NV YoRx.-A sim
gular case of murder by poisoning was re-
Gently tried IN St. Lawrence county, New |
York, which resulted IN the conviction Of
James E. Aldridge, who Is sentenced to be
hung on the 18th of February. Eldridgc,
who is quite young, is the son Of highly re-
spectacle parents. The name Of his victim
was Sarah Jane Gould, widow, Of ABOUT
twenty four years Of age. She resided with
her uncle ut Louisville, n. Y, and is des-
cribed as having been a worthy young wo-
man, of considerable personal attractions
In March last, Eldridge, who was q school
teaeh her, became bearder in the family of
the uncle, where Mrs. Gould resided. In
April no proposed marriage to the lady, and
was accepted. He represented himself as
being the owner of quantity Of land in
Iowa, and the creditor of his father to the
amount of 81 500. These statements were
received with suspicion, as he neglected to
pay his debts. About the lst Of May, the
aunt Of the deceased found in bag belong
ing to the prisoner, a small package marked
arsenic" and informed her husband of the
fact, who did not appcr to think it Of much
Importance. On the 25th of the same month
Eldridge received notice to quit, unless he
paid his board bill. About this time Mrs.
Gould was attacked By cough, for which
she used "Syrup Of Liyerwort." The use
of the medicine was followed by vomiting
and purging, which continued till the Sotf
Of May, when the patient died, wholly un.
conscious Of the cause of her death, arc
affectionatcly embracing tho author Of he
ruin. The suspicious of he family having
been excited, tho prisoner was questioned q
10 what became of the arsenic seen in hi
bag, when he exhibited signs Of alarm, AM
denied having had sucn an article in his pos
session. A coroner's inquest was held upol
, the body of the woman, which resulted il
the discovery of arsenic in the stomach, an
the arrest of Eldridge on charge Of murder
He was tried. convicted and sentenced
death. He had conceived passion for tn
5 sister of Mira. Gould, and that his victiI
, might not stand in his way, he committe
e the dreadful deed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12
THE bRMoCRATIC CONVENTION.
In the whole history of political eau.

In the whole history of political eau.
cuses there never has been one that so
grossly betrayed the popular convictions
and misrepresented the feelings Of its
own party as the Bright conclaye at In
dianapolis on the 9th. Every man at
all acquainted with the public sentiment
Of the State. and with the prevailing
feeling among men Of the Democratic
party. knows that the resolutions adopt
ed by that Convention are most repug-
nant and odious to the whole people and
party. The Office holders and the Office
seekers usurped the control Of the Con-
vention and turned its voice to their own
account. 1t was made to express its
sanction OF the unconstitutional and ille-
gal election Of Bright and Fitch-of the
usurpations and impudsnt disregard OF
the popular will by Willard, and to ap.
plaud all the errors weaknesses, and
egregious inconsistencies Of Mr.. Buchan-
an. All this was necessary to promote
the purposes Of the Office holders and
the expectants of Offices. Mr.. Bright
wanted the sanction Of his election by the
party to maintain his i'll begotten seat
Bright is determined that no Office seeker
shall get place till his own case is set
tied, nor any Office holder rest in peace
in the possession Of his place, while
Bright is disquieted by any doubts of his
own position. He therefore keeps them
all in condition of lingering hope and
fear-of wretched dependence-fit tool
to do his bidding, and he controls then
as his abject minions OF such were tn
majority Of the Convention. having n,
convictions of their own-no sympath,
with the sentiments Of the people, and a
unworthy to represent them as the mer
cenaries of an usurper. 1t is impossibl
that the declarations OF such q conyoca
ton can have any influence with the pee
pie or the country.
1t is however q good thing for til
State that it has been held, and adopte
the course it has. We would not hav
changed it, If we could. 1t may Civ
Mr.. Bright temporary triumph, but
has done glorious service to the Sta,
and people in multiplying forever hereate
the authority and influence of packe
party Conventions. 1t it had been po
sible for it to have run more positivel
counter to the popular convictions of j
own party, and to have committed st
greater outrage on public sentiment, v
should have been glad to have seen
gone one step further. But it has Q:
ceeded all former Conventions in boil
ness and hardihood Of it's outrage upt
public opinion, and ended, we hope, Il
sway of the Demasogues among the pc
pie.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12
w The following description Of Senate,

Sumner is from the Richmond South, the pa
per which recently informed us that "as-
ISOLATION with Southern gentlemen" had
''smoothed the vulgarity Of Mr.. Douglass"
'.This huge coxcomb, with his hair so ten
derby parted, and his big, white hands so
constantly engaged in stroking himself, still
smiling and talking to tho lickspittles that
surround him, is that pampered. Remarked
hound, Charles Sumner. An application to
the hide would take out the lofty airs OF
martyrdom he affects; it would purge the
conceit Immediately. 1t is fair bet for any
ono to take, that at the first stroke Of the
lash the hound would take refuge under his
desk, and lie there yelping for mercy"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12
LEI The nomination of the Hon. Nathan

~ The nomination of the Hon. Nathan
;sl Clifford as Judge Of the U. s. Supreme
Court, still lies in the Senate, unapproved.
Mr.. Clifford is very respectable, courteous
gentleman-a personal favorite Of the Pre-
sident's but very poor lawyer, and utterly
incompetent to FIJI the place foe which he
has been named. There is some hope that
the Senate may find back bone enough to OPP
pose the personal wishes of the President
and save the character of the highest judici-
al tribunal of the country.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

u No less than sixty murders have been
committed in New York during the past
year, and but one execution has taken place.
IL is said to be remarkable feature in this
appalling list ofcrime, that in large major
ity OF cases no circumstances have pointed
With certainty to the criminal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

9 A boy only fifteen years Of age, was
arrested the other night in tho Bowery The
asre' New York, charged with robbing the
store OF his employer Of one hundred and
ninety dollars. On his person were found
over 800 and gold watch.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

AN ELEGANT PIANO FOR SALE.
ONE Of Peters b Crasg's Superior Pianos, nearly
new, is offered for SALE II cost s2ss and win be sold
FOR CASH Tor s2s5.
Also, one Of Martins elegant Guitars, which cost
go entirely new, can be bought for eco, CASH Ap.
ply at this Office. decsa-tf.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

wA mulatto sculptor has arrived at
Florence, Italy, from New Orleans, with re-
Communications from Mrs. Stowe, Mr.. Soule,
and the Duchess of Sutherland. 1t is said
he gives promise Of respectable attainments
in his profession.
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rFrom the Atlantic MONTHLY for January.
THE OLD MANS DREAM.
sY o. W. HOLMES.


o for one hour Of youthful joy!
Give back my twentieth spring!
I'd rather laugh bright haired boy
Than reign gray -kniyed kingI
Ofwish the vrinkled spoils ofase!
Away with learning's crown!
Tear out lifes wisdom written page
And dash its trophies down:
One moment let my life blood STRAIN
From oyhood's fount Of fame!
Give me one giddy, Keeling dream
Oflife all love and fame!
Ny listening angel heard the prayer,
And calmly smiling said.
"If butto0ch thy silvered hair.
Thy has,y wish has sped.
"But Is there nothing in thy track
To bill thee f0ndly stay,
While the sweet seasons n. bury back
All. tsuest soul Of Somankinai
One bliss can not leave behind;
III take-my-precious-wif
The angel took sapphire pen
And wrote in rainbow dew
" The man would he q boy again,
And be husband too IN
I" And Is there nothing yer uur.ss
Before the change appeaysg
With those dissolving ye1si"
Why, yes for memory would recall
Ny fond paternal joys;
j could not b ar TO leave them all
I'll -my-giri-and-bovs!S
The smiling angel dropped his pen
Why this will never do;
The man would be alloy again,
And be y father too ~
And so laughed-my laughter woke
The househ Id with its NOISE
And wrote my dream, when morning troke,
To please the gray haired boys.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

WA man named Wayne escaped from
the Jail ut Princeton, on Tuesday last, by
making bridge from the window Of his
cell to the outer wall with his cot.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-12

q Snow storms have been quite frequent
and heavy in Virginia. In some places the
snow fell to the depth of twelve inches.
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Great Alarm About Town

q BOUT money matter. and bad tobacco. but Y. Fem
u drich Bros. have received some OF the best
chewing tobacco that eyer was sold in our city. They
have all the hest brands OF Virginia tobacco. Give
them call and convince yourself. They also have
one hundred thousand Of he best Havana cigars.
Oct-l2th.