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The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
The Value of Time.

The Roman Emperor said, 81 have lost a
dav!' He uttered q sad,er truth than if he
had exclaimed, II have lost a kinglom."
Napoleon said that the reason he beat the
Austrians WAS, that they did not know the
value Of five minutes At the celebrated
battle of Rivoi, the conflict seemed on the
point of being decided against him. He saw
the critic; state of affairs and instantly took
his resolution He dispatched a flag to the
Austrian headquarters. with proposals for
an armisice. Tie unwary Austrian fell into
the snare, and for a few minutes the ihun-
ders of battle were hushed. Napoleon seiz-
ed the precious moments, and, while anus
ing the enemy with mock negotiations re-
arranged his line of battle, charged his front,
and, in a few minutes, WAS ready to renounce
the farce of discussion for the stern arbitra-
nlent of arms. The splendid victory Of Ri
vol was the result
The great moral victories and defeats of
the world often turn on mir utes. Crises
come, the seizing of which is victory, the
neglect of which is ruin. Men may loiter,
but time flies, and lie flies on the wings of
time, and all tie great interests Of life are
speeding on with the sure and silent tread
of destiny. The road to hell "is paved with
good Intentions" Did we but do to dog
the good whi, h we promise to do tomorrow,
how changed would be The face Of the world'
What groanings and walngs over sin would
ins antly beat on our startled ears! hat
splendid schemes Of benevolence would in
stantly start into consummation. But to-
morrow comes and finds US even more un-
prepared for the purposed reformation than
yesterday; and "lhus on till wisdom is push
ed out of life Seize the present; do to day
the possible good of to-day, and then to
morrow will bring both larger field Of ac-
ton and a richer moral preparation, md
life will advance on perpeluaIly ascending
scale of benefcence and happiness.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
eldest Nan in America.

We notice hv the Cassvlle, Ga. Standard
that ti,vrv is now living IN Murray county Ga.,
on the waters of Holly Creek, aRevolutiona y
veteran, who has attained the age of one
hundred and thirty four. His name is John
IIames. He is known throughout the re-
gion in which be lives bv the appeatiye
"Gran'sir IIames Gran sir is contracted
tor Grand Sire. A grand sire he truly is.
As was on my way to visit this relirt of
the expired 18th century, inquired of an
oldsh gentlemen of about sixty if he knew
him. "Oh yes, knew him." said he, "he is
my grandfather"
John Hames was born in Meckenburg
county, Virginia, and was lad ten years
old when Washington was in his cradle
lie was thrty-two when Braddork met his
disastrous defeat in the MonongaheIa. He,
with several of his neigIbors, set forth to
join the headstrong and i'll fated commander,
but after several days march, were turned
back by the news of his overthrow. He
emigrated to South Carolina nearly hun
dred years ago. He WAS in thirteen consid
cradle conflicts during the war of indepen
dence and in skirnishes, rencounters with
Indians with tories. and with British, times
beyond memory. He was with Gates at
Camden, with Morgan at the Cowpens, with
Green at HiIlsboro' and Entah, and with
Marion in many bold rush into a tory camp
or red. coat quarters.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
Their Inconsistencies.

The Globe, in an article on the positions
of Wise, Douglas aud Walker, on the Kan
sas question, thus aules to the want of har-
monv apparent in their opposition:
"Wise says that the Kansas Nebraska Act,
itself, was an enabling act, authorizing the
people to frame constitution whenever their
number justified it. Douglas pronounces
that an absurd idea, contrary to the under
standing of those who passed it, and that
an enabling act was necessary. Walker,
however, demolshes the idea of an enabling
act altogether. and denies the necessity Of
anything of the kind. Wise says expressly,
in his letter of November 10Th, 1857, ad
dressed to the Enquirer, that, if the conven-
ton adopted constitution republican in FORM
wihoW submitting any portion of IL to the
people, Congress ought to accept it. Now,
because only the slavery clause was submit
ted, it ought to te rejected. Douglas says,
although under some circumstances he would
vote to receive a constitution upon which
the people had not directly voted, yet, in the
case of Kansas, such vote is an essential.
Walker says sovereignty cannot be delegated,
and therefore the people cannot confer the
power upon any convention, under any cir
cun,stances, to frame constitution for them
We might point out other Inconsistencies
equally as glaring in the position of these
great leaders of the opposition, but it is un-
necessary. Who is rightl Who is the legi
innate expoun!er Of the views of the boIterst
How are these serious differences to be re
conciled9 1t is greatly to be regretted that
there was not better understanding be
tween gentlemen before the PRONUNCIATION o.
their respective maniestoes."
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
A Witness.

The Rev. Matthew Wilkes was once pas
sing through one of the crowded streets of
London; when he heard carman-who
found great difficulty in getting his vehicle
along owing to the numerous obstructons he
met withdrawing and swearing at n :rem"n-
dous rate. He quietly went up to the Offend
er, and tapping him gently on the shoulder,
said to him: "Ah! for that cursing and swear
ing for which you have been guilty, will
appear witness against you on the great
day of judgment" "Oh, yes" said the car
man to his clerical rebukor, ''the biggest
rogue always turns kings evidence" The
minister, in relating this anecdote to his
friends. owned that this answer so completely
non plussed him, that he was obliged to
yak Of vithout saying a'osl in reply
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
NUMBER 40.
Broderick and His Friends.

We are pleased to see that large number
of the Democratic papers of the State are
taking the true position, and are foreshadow-
ing the fight that will come off this fall
They are placing the "brave young Senator"
where he belongs. The Sacramento States
man has the following:
1t is no longer denied in any quarter that
the Broderick portion Of the Anti Admins
tration Democrats have concluded their ail-
ance with the Black Republicans, or that Mr..
Broderick has been selected as the leader
of the new party.
In California Mr.. Broderick is the acknowl-
edged leader and embodiment of the Repub
Iicsn party. The lines are clearly, distinctly,
and irrevocably drawn. We have no,hir G
to say against those who supported Mr..
Broderick while he was identified with the
Democratic party and claimed to be Demo
crat, aud who now remain true TO their
principles. But those who choose to 90
with him now, must do so with the clear
understanding that their connection with the
Democratic party is severed. We do not
blame them for going-,hey have perfect
right to go-and we only ask Of them that
they will have the manliness to avow their
principles, organize regularly with their new
allies, and make an open fight
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
Let them Appeal,

Speaking of Mr.. E' glish's report from
the Conference Committee, the Tribune
says
We presume he will do So and that the
Fire-eatcrs on the one hand, and the half
and-half anti Lecompton Democrats on the
other, have been manipulated and entreaed
until majority is secured to pass the bill.
If so, we desire to stand on record as conf
IDENTIFY predicting that the high contracting
parties will be put to shame by the rote of
the people Of Kansas, Sp,trning their brides.
detying Meir threats aud vindcat ng the in
tegrty and devotedness of the free State
pionears of the long disputed but no longer
debateable Territory.
To which the n. Y Neacs thus replies:
Are you there old truepenny2" What.
ever Congress may do to restore peace, and
quiet the unnecessary popular excitement of
the country, Black "Repub:cansm" means
to appeal from Congress to Kansas The
people of Kansas must be made to "spurn
brjbes" and defy threats" We have not
been able to see any bribe or threat, either
in the pure and simple Lecompton Constitu-
ton as proposed Ivy the President, or in the
proposition of Mr.. English But Black
"Repubcans" throughout the North must
be taught that both are full of insult to the
dignity of freemen, and the people of Kan
sas must be taught that they are about to be
clothed with the power to egslate for them
selves, with conditions which it would be de-
grading in them to accept. Snaps rifles
and jim Lane emigrant incursons may be
again in the programme.
Well, appeal if you have a chance, from
Congress to Kansas. There is where the
Democracy desire to meet you We, as q
party, are in some degree responsible for a
speedy and satisfactory settlement of this
question, and we mean to bring it to de-
csion in whatever form it is to be tried, as
soon s possible. We will meet you in Con-
gress first, and at Philip afterward. We
shall force the question in settlement some
where in short time. Meanwhile Black
"Republicans' had better invent some new
matter of agitation, ard study out some new
point of attack upon the administration.
The present ones are getting old, stale, and
exceedingly Improbable.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
The Pacific Railroad.

A private letter to us from Washington.
says:-The defeat of the Pacific Railroad
Bill is attributable to the fact that it was
looked upon rs an extreme Northern road.
One-third of the Northern Senators however,
voted against it-and strange to say, the
Missouri Senators did the same, although
the road would probably have started from
their State Whether the latter did this so
as to give their future support to Phelps bill
in the House, remains to be seen. Seven
Black Republicans, with one Democrat,
(Thompson of New Jersey.) voted against it,
as well as all Southern Senators, except Hem
derson of Texas. voted for laying it on the
table unit! December next; thus virtually
killing it. | thnk, however, after the recon
sderation, Senator Gwin will probably, to
secure the passage of some bll favorable to
California, concede for two Ioads-one
North and one South of SO deg. Tbs is
Iverson's plan as proposed in Committee,
and which Jefferson Davis endorses, but it
was voted down on account OF expense.
There is some hope yet, that the South will
rally to support the measure, and to which
the President was pledged before election
If The bill becomes law, men of substance
are prepared to take the whole contract
Globe.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
It Only Seems the Other Day.

Though swiftly Time. with rapid wings,
Has born us from old scenes We knew,
Yet memory oft the picture brings
In glowing colors back to view;
Thus early friends remembered when
They first as school boys ct in play.
And yet though years have passed since then
1t only seems 1.-THE other day"
The form Of her We loved of yore,
To whom we pledged affections vow,
Will glide before our eyes once more,
Though but in memory living now;
OF that dark hair, one tress alone
treasured gifts spared decay,
Yet words in that familiar tone
Seem only brea:hed 1.-The other day"
Those friends appear no more the same
That shared our mrth and dried our tears,
Or taught US childhood's favorte game
The dear old friends of early years;
But when we ask if they forget
Those memories Of the past, they say
Though time has wrought some chang ges, yet
1t only seems the other day"
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12

dividua! who cooly promises what he never
intends to perform, and thus kindles false
hopes is not only hypocriticaI, but he is base
In brief, the quality of reliability cannot be
too carefully cultivated. 1t is admirably
calculated to adorn and embellish character
With it, many little inGrmites will be over
looked; while without it, even the highest
Writes will lose mach of their force, niu-
ence and power PnnSyiuaaia Inquirer.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
REMARKABLE SIGHr-DEsoENT OF BOLT

REMARKABLE SIGHr-DEsoENT OF Bolt
OF FlRE.-An Easter paper States that
while the New York and Worchester train
was passing Natick recently, a ball Of light
ming AS large as the two fists Of man de-
scended, ran along the telegraph, and ex-
ploded with a report as loud as cannon.
The wire was consumed, and the posts within
space of half a mile were shivered from
top to bottom. The passengers were great
ly alarmed; as the ball of fire was all the
time in sight, and the explosion seemed as if
beneath the cars.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12

A journey takes off The irritability produced
bv long confinement to our round OF duties.
When you return, you wonder how these lit
tie little matters could have troubled you so
80 much,
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
The Great Fair,

The Marysvlle News has very spr;ght-
ly article upon the State Fair to be held in
that city on the 22nd of August next. We
give the following extract:
In MarysvlIe everybody is agog with the
magnificent things which will be seen, heard,
and enacted at the Fair. Ample arrange
ments will be made to secure to all visiants
and sleeping without extorion. 1t is the
unanimous determination to so exercise the
virtue of hospitality, that there shall be no
reasonable excuse for grumhling, and that no
sensible guest shall 90 away dissatisfied.
There will be large, commodipus, and
beautiful paw ion on Cortez Square, where
the farmers and gardeners will rongregate
with their colossal vegetables, their wonder
ful fruits, and their transcendent animals.
This pavilion will not vie with the crystal
palaces of London and New York; but, in
its humb er way, it will be found fully ade-
quate to the purposes intended in its creation.
1t will be the first temple erected 20 Ceres
the sun-embrowned goddess of the sheaf
and sickle-in California, aud we hope to
see many more of them arise in this glorious
land of grain and gold. Pomona and Flora
will share its honors jointly witt Ceres; and
what Il museum it will be when filled with
their beneficence What vegetable mon
strosites will meet the eye monstrosties
such as our poor Eastern brothers and sisters
never tanced in their widest dreams-and
what gigantic peaches and apples. What
a rongregated mass of the best and bright.
est treasures of the tesmng earth.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
MOUNTAINEER HOUSE.

N THIS we'll known Tavern Stand on ~
.l:i1 the Sacramento Road. 81 miles south LII
of Auburn, having been purchased from the for,
mer propretors has been thoroughly refitted and
improved. and is now desirable and comforta-
bic Hotel for Travellers and Teamsters. An eX-
cellent TABLE will always be kept; the BAR
furnished with superior LIQUORS, and the
STABLING good and commodious. NO pains
will be spared to render guests comfortable and
those who may extend their patronage to the
pleasai Hotel WIN. MULLEN.
Mountaineer House. April 17-2m
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12

Law hath dominion over all things, over
universal mind and matter, tor there are
reciprocities Of right and justice which no
creature can gansay.
Money in your purse will credit you-wis-
dom in your head adorn you-but both in
your necessity will serve you.
Great men lose somewhat of their great
ness BY being near us, (says Lspdor9 ordin
'arv n1ea gain much.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
Mr.. Toombs' Speech.

The President, having retired, again APP
preached the window, and remarked there
were several gentlemen with mm. He did
not know whether his friend To mbs wonId
be willing to speak or not. Immediately
Senator Toombs, who came forward and as
soon rs quiet was restored spoke AS follows:
Being introduced by the distinguished
patriot and Chief Magistrate who has just
addressed you, as well as encouraged by
your complimentary notice. suppose must
join my congratulations with yours u on this
auspicious occasion, which calls for rejoicing
throughout this broad land. After contest
of ten years, growing out of sectional diff
ferences, we have yesterday in the House of
Representatives and Senate, passed mea
sure, and doubt not it will be confirmed By
the President of the United States, of great
permanent peace for ourselves and our chill
dren after US. Applause. This is a pacii
cation in which there has been no dishonor
anywhere, in which there has been no con
cession by the North to the South or bv the
South to the North, but in a spirit of broth
erhood and patriotism they have come to-
gelher and settled their sectional differences
upon sacred, and permanent, and funda-
mental ground of public principle and
public honor. Applause. Therefore, as
there is triumph nowhere, and we see
nothing in the bright and brilliant future
but peace and harmony, aad prosperity to
he glorious organization of the Democratic
party who have brought the country safe
through all its struggles. Therefore, gentle
men, have right to rejoice. Let us all re-
joice. Let the voice reverherate from the
hill tops and through the valleys all over the
land-from he Atlantic to the Pacific from
the lakes to the Gulf-and there is peace,
true peace, honorable peace, Throughout all
the land of America. [Applause. And
who are there to oppose it-who shall ra Sc
a voice to destroy III "a voice in the crowd
"Nobody." Where shall it come from9 Il
can only come from the disappointed cabal-
the coalition who traffic in public safety
public honor, and they will sink in gloriou:
obscurity while the star OF America shall
rise and shine transcendent now and forever
1Great cheering.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
Senator GWin's Speech

Senator Gwin was then introduced
Twenty-tour years ago Che saiD about this
time was terminated the great contest be-
ween General Ja' kson aud he Bank Of the
United States. Applause 1t was predict
ed then, tellow-cit zens, that if this policy
was carried out it would bankrupt and de
stoy the country; but after the House, by
a majority of its votes, declared that
the removal of the deposits was legal and
constitutional, the country Immediately re-
sponded to that call and universal prosperi-
ty prevailed ther> after Now, fellow citizens,
sitter four years contest with sectionaism, we
have declared that the principle of popular
sovereignty shall pevail in Kansas, and if
Kansas accepts, then she will come into the
Union with the republican form, command
ing all the guarantees that are gwen under
tie admission. II she rejects it because she
receives millions of the public domain as
other States have received them coming into
the Union, and demands it as paramount of
her admission, then let Kansas shrek, and
let her bleed, lappIause, for she shall never
come in until she has sufficient population,
so tar rs | am concerned. | have not par
t,cipated in this discussion. But hope you
will stand firmly by the Chief Magistrate, as
YOU have stood 10y General jackson, to put
down this monser--lhe bank of the United
S;ates-and we will have peace and unity;
and if you will give us the Pacific railroad,
we will have a happy and united country in
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12
Rejoicing at WASHINGTON,
The Presidents Speech

Speeches OF President PuchanAn ono
others.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-12


GSNrLEMEN:-l feel very much honored
by the Kindness which you have displayed
in coming in such respectable numbers 70
give me a serenade. | have long been Sc
quainted with Washington. have been in
tmste with my teIlow-citzens of this citv
for a longer period than many of YOU have
lived and have never received any thing
but kindness, attention and good will from
the population OF this District. Cheers
lthans you most cordially that the Kindness
which your fathers have extended to me still
lives in the breasts of their children, and |
hope when leave this city, if live to re-
turn to my quiet home, shall still carry
with me your atfectionaie regard, which
shall endeavor to deserve. Applause. This
is great occasion on which you have as
sembled. 1t is far above men. The best in
terests of the country were involved in the
long contest which has SO happily terminal
ed. Applause. | hope and believe the re-
suit will tend to promote the peace aud
prosperity of our glorious Union, cheers;
and, of all the people upon the face of the
earth, the people of Washington are the
most interested in preserving this unity of
interests, which has rendered us glorious
abroad and successful and prosperous at
home. Cheers. do not think that it
will be becoming in me to enter into any
discussion OF the great question which has 50
happily terminated. therefore must con
clude these brief remarks with again repeat
i"oo ;""oo to YOU how heartily feel your kindness,
and how grateful saas!! ever remember 1t to
the last period OF my existence. Cheers.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-24
Mount Ida Female College,

T>HB Summer Session OF this Insti,ution common
= os on Monday, May Sd, lS56, The location Of
this Institution for general healfhfulness, purity OF
moral atmosphere, subiimity and beauty Of scenery,
is not eac+lled, 1t is thought, by that Of any similar
Institution in this nation. The building Is . substan-
tiae brick ediice, situated on . beautiful eminence,
Overlooking the s'Father Of W aters and Twin Cit
let of the West" aud is now being fitted up in the
moot approved style o! eastern Colleges. The Session
Rooms have been nicely papered, and supplied with
the best styles Of Boston furniture diagonally ar
ranged, and the three nodious IA lors have been
neatly papcred, painted, carpeted and furnished with
new and elegant pianos, &C., for the accommodation
Of the musical and ornamental department. Two ad-
di.ionsi Professors will be added 10 the Faculty.
lady and gentleman, late Of Troy Female O nj, sc, N
Y. The boarding department will accommodate At
present, between seventy five and enc hundred young
ladies', and will be under the super vision Of ne Pres
ident and his Lady; and parents may be assured
that no pains will be spared, not only TO promote the
Scholarship and standing. but the health and com
fort Of their daughters. This Institution being now
placed under auspices OF the Mount Ida College
Association, I" and Incorporated with the highest Col
legiate p"wers, full and formal Diplomas, comforting
appropriate. Literary Degrees, will be awarded to
those young ladies who complete the prescribed
course Of study. Expenses viii be reduced to meet
the times. students will be received 1t any time du-
ring the nrst half Of the session
msyl.tf Rev n n TOOKU,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-24

les 70 various partisA The casks - they
became empty. we're filed With stoaes and
In the river. Marshal Gallagher s.speeted
this, and on Saturday. before arreseing the
female leader Of the dock banditti, be and
his aids vent on . dragging expedition with
. tug. They soon found out where the
casks were. A good diver was on hand,
and he went dow and attached q cord to
one Of them. 1t was pulled up and found
to nave the mark Of Mix 4 Morris upon it,
- did several casks which they pulled up.
The Marshal then proceeded to the hovel Of
the woman Keys. He and his assistants
smelt gin as they entered her dooryard and
they soon learned that the woman. seeing
their approach. had spilled q cask. The
cask was found after some search, and it
had the mark Of Mix d Morris upon it
The career Of an extensive and thoroughly
organized band Of river pirates is about
closed.-Piain Dealer 18Th.