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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30
Big ssLumps" in Columbia, Oregon.

The big lump of gold found in Columbia
recently by Mr.. Strain, has been melted and
run into a bar, which weighs 4Ol ounces. or
33I pounds, and purchased by Messrs. VIM.
O. Sleeper & Co., for the sum of S7,43S so.
Besides this, Mr.. Strain has reserved some
four or five hundred dollars worth of speci-
mems belonging to the same boulder, making
the total value of the piece found about eight
thousand dollars.
A piece of pure gold, weighing 33 ounces,
and valued at $475, was taken out of one of
the claims on the Main Guich, above the East
Bridge, yesterday evening.-Columdia Con-
Tier Sent II.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30
An Enectual Remedy for the Bite of n
Rattlesnake.

We clip the following from the Bloomington
Pantagraph, and commend it to our readers
in the country:
HYATT, ANDERSON COUNTY, KANSAS,
October, 1st 1858.
Mr.. EDITOR In your paper just received,
see an account of the death of a person in
Mclean county, from the bite of a rattlesnake
As it may probably save the life of some per-
son, will give sure antdote for the bite of
snakes. Thoroughly saturate the place bit
ten with the tincture of Iodine, and give five
Or six drops on sugar, and it will prevent any
bad effect from the bite.
NV son Samuel has been engaged in col
lecting snakes and reptiles for the Smithson,
ian Institution, and has been bitten several
times by rattlesnakes, and in every instance
has been relieved by the use of the Iodine. L
nave also successfully used it in other cases.
Yours, w. F. NJ. Army.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30

~ The European papers brought by the
late arrival, show US that the official returns
of the revenue of Great Britain show de.
crease on the quarter of fl, IT'S, 900, On the
half year of e., ,72o, 900, and upon the year
e6,O17,O 900. The decrease is more than ac-
counted for by the reduction in the income
tax, amounting to 81, ,9OO,OOO-so that there
was an actual increase on the years revenue,
as contrasted with last year, Of FL $4,000.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30
Shooting a Minister i'm Mississippi.

We learn that the Rev. p. g. Green, Meth
odist preacher in charge of the Warren Cir
cult, Mississippi was shot at Montalbon, a
few days since, by man named Fisher. The
wound is supposed to be mortal. Fisher has
fed. All we could hear of the cause of the
shooting was that Fishers wife had joined
the church lately, and Fisher meeting Mr..
Green abused him terribly, and finally pulled
out pistol and shot VicEsbury Why.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30
The Fate Of the Murderer Jones.

For nearly year, the case of Jones, who
was convicted and sentenced for the murder
of Jew peddler in the western part of the
State, has been before the Governor and Coun-
Gil. twas at first decided to allow the SEN
;ence of death to be carried out, but latterly
he has sunk into condition very nearly APP
preaching idiocy, and the probability now is
that the extreme penalty of the law not be
carried ut-Bost0n Traveller
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30
FROM LADN,S ALBUM.

May Time, who sheds his blight on all,
And daily dooms some joy in DEATH,
Ger thee let years So gently fall,
They shall not crush one flower beneath.
As half in shade, and half in sun,
This world along its path advances,
Oh may that side the suns upon,
Be all that e'er shall meet thy glances.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30

I" The doctor has been here, dear husband,
and he says that the crisis is past. Our little
Ambrose will live" | threw myself into her
arms and burst into tears
Look at the watch, Bessy," said I, trem
bling at my narrow escape, "and note the
time carefully, for Arthur Gurney is dead
He died to night, and by his own hand"
1t waseven so. For in the morning he was
found in his chamber dead, with bullet
through his heart! His watch was in his pock-
ct, stopped 1t pointed to the very minute
when Bessy arreeted my hand
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30
GENTLE ANNIE.
BY :. {. FOSTER.

Thou wilt come no more, gentle Annie
Like Il flower thy spirit did depart
Thou art gone. alas like the many ,.
That have bloom'd i'll the summer OF III. "e"'''
Shall we never more behold thee;
whrn the snrin;r time comes. gentle Annie.
When the wild flowers are scatter u Ct INC
PLAIN.
We have roan,d and loved mid the bowers,
When thy downv checks were in their bloom;
Now stand alone mid the flowers
Whi;e they nnsle their perfumes 'er thy tomb.
All, the hours grow sad while ponder
Near the >il.1t spot where thou art laid,
An my heart bows 1 'wn when wander
Bv the streams and the meadows where We
strayed.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-30
RIGHT AND WRONG
BY CHARLES MACKAY

BY CNAKLES NACkAY.
If were voice. persuasive voice,
That could travel the wide world through.
would fly on the beams of the morning light.
And speak 10 men with gentle might,
And tell them TO be true.
I'd fly, I'd fly Ger land and sea,
Wherever a human heart might be,
Telling tale o. singing a song,
In praise Of the right-in blame of the wrong.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19
From the Memphis Avalanche.
The, i,Southern Pacific R. r.

We are glad to see the whole
Southern press, from Richmond, Va,
to Western Texas, at last aroused to
energy in this manner.
Why has the South so far over
looked its own interest? We have
the power; we have the means; the
times call for action.
/. The State of Texas has incer-
porated this company, and, as the
road is completed, lends for ten years
the sum of $4,000 cash per mile to
ward its payment; besides which it
has by act agreed to give over EIGHT
MILLIONS of acres OF fertile land
for its completion to Ell Passo, on the
Rio Grande. The land, of itself, is
OF value enough to build the road, and
leave surplus to the stockholders.
2. The stakeholder receives his GER
tIfcate for 500 interest in the com
pany on each share subscribed for
but all he is called on to pay is fve
dollars. As the road is constructed,
the stockholder will thus be, to the
extent Of his subscription, not only
owner of the road, its subsequent an
nual profits and Of the lands unappro-
priated, but receives the vane of the
other ninety-iive per cent. out of the
generosity Of Texas.
3. Climate, and other natural caus-
es prevent the possibility OF a northern
route.
4. The aggressions Of the North in
dicate the necessity of Southern unity.
Nothing produces that more than
commercial intercourse, which, in its
turn, depends on safet, and eApedi-
ton, afforded only by railroads.
g. 1t is the interest of the South to
manufacture its own great staples of
cotton, sugar and tobacco. A South
ern railroad from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, would encourage this, by O.
pcning the ocean seaports, develo-
ping inland resources, and encoura
ging immigration. Why should we
pay tax to foreign country, When
we could manufacture cheaper here?
aud the capital itself, there advanced
and now in use, must, in such case,
seek investment here.
q. Government must use such road
for its military, postal and other pur-
poses, and therefore pay large profits
to the company.
7. 1t will afford the cheapest route
for foreign nations between the two
oceans, for the general purposes of
all commerce.
But of all this, more hereaiter.-I
Read the following, and it will be
seen how its importance is being agi-
lated, in its very inception, in Con
yress, at this time:
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19
Tho GrelL Hood.

The Mississippi, though falling here
has been as high as any flood in the
recollection of our oldest Inhabitants.
The destruction of property is in-
menSe, nearly every plantation below
this point is submerged, and stock an
property of various kinds have been
swept away. A gentleman drect
from Little Rock, informs us that both
banks of the Arkansas, from Pine
Bluff to Napoleon, are under water
We heard that there was brake IN
the levee, some twenty miles above
here, on the Arkansas side. II this
proves true, a large volume of water
will be poured across Criltenden coun-
ty to Blacki,h and St Francis rivers
Such an extended overflow must Sc
rlously affect the Cotton crop. We
are not advised o. the quantity grown
on the bottom lands Of the Mississippi
and Arkansas rivers but several Large
steamers find employment eight
months of the year in ireishring it to
market.-Msmptis Eagis q. E.,y.rsr.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19
The Pacific Railroad.

Senator Gwin, of California, we
are pleased to see, has reported bill
to the Senate, for the construction OF
the proposed Pacific Railroad, loca-
ting it on the 32d parallel of latitude,
the same parallel upon which our
great Southern Pacific Railroad runs.
There are many considerations which
should induce oul government to en-
gage in the construction of great
Railroad thoroughlare to connect the
Atlantic cities with the Pacific ocean.
We are extending our dominions in
all directions, and we should bind
these various parts by interests com
mon to one great central government.
it is the only policy that will prevent
a dissolution of the Union. Callior-
mia and Oregon are no doubt sincere
ly desirous to remain in the Union, but
they must have stronger ties to hold
them on than now exist. They are
rapidly increasing in population and
wealth, and will, in time, be compe
tent, by union, to form powerful
Pacific coniederacy, capable of pro-
tecting and defending themselves a
gaiust aggressors.
We have seen the suggestion thrown
out in a California paper, that it is the
interest of California to cut loose from
this confederacy, and to rely upon
their own resources. We are op
posed to this step, and to prevent lis
being carried out at some future day,
we have only to bind them 10 us BY
a great national railway. Indeed the
enterprise ought to have been com
mencej at the time California was
admitted into the Union and Oregon
became Territory. Aud had this
great thoroughfire for the w1fII been
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

ton that nominated him, and the prin
clples Of the people who elected him
We, therefore, adhere to, and will cor
daily support the policy of his admin
istratlon, that OF Kansas included, anc
that we will stand by him, and by the
altar OF our Constitution, in opposition
to all enemies, whether they come
from our life long opponents, or from
those whom the Democracy have here
toiore delighted to honor.
Resolred, That the Democracy of
Illinois, in Convention assembled,
send greeting to their brethren in New
York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey.
Connecticut, Rhode Island, y Hamp-
shire, Indiana, California, and the
other States, and assure them of their
adherence to the time honored princi-
pies Of Democracy, and their determin.
alton still to know no North, no South.
no East, no West, but common
brotherhood and Union; and that, as
the poison of srctionalism was intro
duced INTO the party from Illinois, we
will furnish the antidote that shall
neutralize its effect.
Rcsoircd, Thattot he Democratic
press ofllinois' who have so nobly sus-
tained the policy of the National Ad-
against pretended friends
and avowed foes, we tender our
thanks, and pledge our support, and
bid them God speed in the great and
good work of sustaining the Constllu.
ton and the Union.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

shade coming over hi. radiant face
he added, gravely, But Susy, have
you onsidered? Rene mber, wan
your love, not your gratitude. vii
be satisfied with nothing less
DO not be concerned about that
dear Charles, replied Susy, gazing a
him very tenderly through her tears
be assured you have them both, and
had the first long, long before you had
the last
But, Susy, you said only yesterday
Never mind what | said yesterday,
interrupted Susy, with some of her
old spirit breaking out. Just mind
what | say to-day. III was a fool
once, is :ha, any reason must be one
always? But, indeed, Charles she
added, more softly, 4 have always
meant to be your wife-the only scru-
pie | have is that am not half good
enough for you
1t is needless to say how this discus
sion ended. The reader has al
ready OWNED that Charles continued
his journey; and thus in tae course of
one eventful dav, he ri.ked life, saved
a life, made an improntu marriage,
and set out on a most unexpected
wedding trip.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19
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Written for the Ripley Advertiser. I
MAN CUR-TAILED.
~ "cRAB'-oF CRAB ORCHARD.
IA little humor now and then,
Is reliShed by tie wisest men,"

When God made man, e'en sages all confess
He many bumps" or Organs rather
gave him,
Ills life to bless: amongst them mirthfulness
From faces long, and owi-like gravity te
save him.
Bat here's fact to which | call attention,
Although the wise are fond of wit and
humor,
A pseudo-pious class will gravely mention,
This organ as the minds destructive tu.
NOR;
And while they preach, distor, their human
faces,
And make Ourang-O -Outangs their pat.
tern fairly;
They tell US no, to laugh, or visit places,
Or fun, or gay amusement, even rarely.
From nature this detracts as believe,
And pracliced; mans own reason must
assail him
Zen dogs express their joy, and conceive
Mans Laughter TO suppress, you must
ur-taa him.
Suppose It's done-supposc my verse story
OF lively wit,--now mind you, Pm not
bragging-
I've ragged my tale, but mines not all the
glory
Each one that reads-a tale is briskly
wagglng
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

THAT DREADFUL QUESTION. ."-Tal.
tourd's tragedy of Ion overruns with big and
beautiful thoughts. When Ion announces
10 Clemanthe that they must separate, she
asks, And shall we never see each other!"
los.-( After pause. Yes.
l have asked that dreadful question of the
hills
III lhat look eternal; of the flowing streams
mat lucid flow forever; of the stars,
nmld whose fields of azure my raised spirit
,ia'h trod in glory; all were dumb; but now,
mhIie ! thus gaze upon thy living face,
Iieel the love that kindles through it. beauty
.ah never wholly perish; we shall meet
hgam, Clemanthe,
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

A runaway couple from Mtyii-,i
were married at the YowelI uou--,
about 10 O'Clock at night this wrek
They made it in hurry, and the Co
lionel tapped his bell in hurry, which
brought his boarders up in hurry,
they sent after parson McCulIongh in
a hurry, and ho tied the beautiful Ms,
Acres to Mr.. Wallace in hurry-ani
thoy retired in a hurry-bnlthey wers
in no hurry for early breakfast
"WedIock is a ticalish thing,
High Mary, no Mary no."
Paris Sentinel,
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

My James is very good boy,"
'ald an old lady, but he has his fail
.ngs' for none of us are perfect. He
'hrew the cat in the fire, flung his
sfandta,hers wig into the cistern,
put his iaddy's powder-horn in the
.toSe' led the coffee pot to Jowler's
.aii, let Oft squibs in the barn. and
"'N my capbobbin for fishing lines;
''' 'nese are onls childish follies-
]" an erccllen; buy. after all"
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

IP"Ont West the law gives
damages for apparent breach of pro-
mise: The bachelors, however. OBJ.
viate the diff ,ulty BY labelling their
cards. "Gpol for this call only"
1P The other day az oil lady rush.
ed into the garden in search of he,
daughter, on being t"l that tn. voun.
lady ha s"ne thee with a rake.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19
Thigty--Fifth Congress--First Ses-
sion.

W.suNGroS, May 7.--T,9w-
Clingman resigned his seat-ha,i been
appointed by the Governor.
S'Rpic.--The Senate vote on the
Minnesota bill has been postponed to
Monday.
Have adjourned probably in con.a-
quence of the decease or Senator
Evans, who died Suddenly last nj 5nt.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

LA minister approaching a mis-
eh,evous urchin, about twelve years
oid and laying his hand upon his
shoulder, thus addressed him; "Mv
son, believe the devil has hold of
you. Il believe so too" was the
significant reply of the urchin.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

LA Dutchman being called up
"h Tor toast. said: Here ish to the
heroes who fit, pleed, and died NIT
me pa,tle of Bunker IIiIl-of whom
am one" Drank standing.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

1TColeman, the dramatist, was
a'Rel IT he knew Theodore Hook.
es," replied the wit; Hook and
rye W were old associates" q.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

IFPompev, de rorn's up"
"D- corn mp Why, ion'y nlant-
ed it Yesterday"
II know dat: HIT A ho-s ct
mp last night, ani slv II lit Yoa
ha1n't rn1nf.i on
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For sqnarr Of ten line ,r .rs,. first
Insertion. 81 10
Each subScquentInscr,jon ....... d.
Professional cards Of ~ lines o. less.
inserted one year ............ IOOC
VI HiA mon hN '..''........... 6,Dp
For three months .. 5oo
For yearly ad'er,I>eu.o uts, a,,r.! a.,
count VIII be made.
No paper Discontinued until all arrearq.
ges are paid, unIe-s at option OF proprietor.
Cash required for all iob-work.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

IH.--TnINK OF Me.
Farewell--and never think of me
In l'ghted hall or lady's bower!
Farewell--and never think of me
aspiring sunshine or summer hour.
tut when You see lonely grave,
Just where broken heart might be,
With not one mourner by its sod,
Then--and then only-think of me!
iv.--A CHILD SCREENING DOVE FROM a
Ay, screen thy favorte dove, fair child,
Ay, screeniti if you may;
Yet | misdoubt thy trembling hand
VIII scare the hawk away.
That dove will die, that child will weep
Is this their destinys
ETer amid the sweets of life
Some evil thing must be.
Ay, moralize-is it not thus
We've mourned our hope and loves
Yes, there are tears for every eye
A hawk for every dove.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19

It--rHE EMERALD EING--A SUPERSTITION.
!; Isl gem that hath the power to show
itphghted lovers keep their faith or no:
II faithful, it is like the leaves of spring;
iftaithless, like those leaves when wlthermg.
lake back again your emerald gem,
There is no color in the stone;
Il might have graced diadem,
bl' now its hue and light are gone.
Take back your gift, and give me mine
The kiss that sealed our last love vow;
All! other lips were pressed by thine
Ny Kiss is lost and sullied now.
The gem is pale, the gift forgot,
And, more than either, you are changed;
But mytrue love has altered not
My heart is broken--not estranged.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1858-05-19
SCRAPS FROM A NOTE BOOK.

WHEN SHOULD LOVERS BREATHE THIII
vows.
When should lovers breathe their vows7
When should ladies' hear theml
When the dew is on the boughs,
When none else are near them.
When the moon shines cold and pale,
When the birds are sleeping,
When no voice is on the gale,
When the rose is weeping;
When the moon and stars are bright,
When the dew.drops glisten,
Then their vows should lovers plight,
Thcn should ladies' listen.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-11-13

Sour GRAPES The man who seeks wealth
with no definite idea of employing it for an
unselfsh purpose, is slave. Wealth is the
Moloch to which he sacrifices nearly all that
is noble in his nature. And for what, after
ALL does he do this Brecause it will bring
him friends, a home, and the comforts which
make home pleasant? Because wealth will
prolong the echo of his name a few days long
er than his body remains above the ground
No, for if he secures these it is by other
means than excessive wealth. 1t is the poor
man of kind heart, his hand gently touch
ing all little heads as he passes along, after
whom all the dogs and children fondly run,
and adults cast good-natured glances 1t is
the doer of useful deeds that is gratefully re-
membered after death, in spite of what in
moods of misanthropy, or by disappointed
men may be said to the contrary Many Il
little hut by the roadside now shelters hum
BILE benefactors who will be embalmed in
grateful hearts through many generations af-
ter names now great "on change are forgot
ten. If man dies old and rich, it is pre-
sumptive evidence against him. One may
have the misfortune to die before he was a l.
to eXpend usefully the riches which were sc
cumulated with laudable motive; and the
possibility of this is lis sufficient defe se.-
But 10 die wealthy octogenarian-what de-
fense does this admit? Some one observed
when John Quincy Adams paid the debt OF
nature, that nothing could be urged to his
disadvantage, except that he died worth some
thousands of dollars. SO it is that, at the all
swallowing grave, the glitter of a mans rich
es will obscure for time the mlder radiance
of his good deeds but these will blossom for
him above the sod, and attract reyerent feet
to the spot where he lies long after his
wealth is forgiven him.
"Only the actions Of the just
Smell sweet and bless man the dust"
San Juan Press