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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-03
WHERE 1HEREs VIII THExE's a WAY.


We have faith Ia old proverbs fuli surely, nA
For Wi dom has traced what they tel,
And Truth may be drawn up purely
From them ,s II may from "a we'll !"
Let "a question the thinkers and doors,
And hear what they honestly sey,
And you'll And they believe, like bold woers,
In awhore there's will there's wsy.'
The hiis have been high for Mans mounting,
The woods have been dense for his axe,
The stars have been thick for liis counting,
The sands have been wide for his tracks,
The sea has been deep for his diving,
The poles have been broad for bis sway,
But bravely he's proved IN striving
That "where there's a will there's way"
Have ye vices that ask destroyerf ~
Or passions that peed your controlt
Let reason become your employer t
And your body be ruled by your soul;
Fight on, though 70 bleed In the trial;
Resist with all strength thai ye may, g 1850
Ye may conquer SINS host BY denial, 49,
For "where there's win there's way"
Have ye Poycrtys pnching to cope With
Does suffering wcigh,down your night
Z Only call up spirit W hope with, 81 .ttAH
II. And dawn may come out Of the night 4fF 70
Oh much may be done by deiyng 5e = T
Tue ghost Of Despair and Dsmsy,
And much may bo gained by relying
On sWhere there's will there's way"
Should 20 see afar on that worth winning,
Set out on the Journey With trust; fi tia ~
And meier iced your path at beginning
should be among bram0les and dust; aies.ft
Though II is but by foot steps ye dot,
Ana hardships may hinder and stay,
Keep u heart and be you'll get through H.,
= For sWhere there's viii there's Way
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The Paris Gcxas) Enquirer states that it Is currently
reported that tho Indians again committing depreda
tions on the frontier Several families were murdered
recently at tho head Of Denton and Clear creeks and
nearly all the stock in that region killed or carried oil
The following are the Of persons said to have
been killed Owls, Brady, Haney, kgore, Mcdonald
White Wainscott. The people are much alarmed, and
forting up with all possible despatch
Tho work upon the Albany railroad New York, has
been commenced and win be pushed forward rapidly TO
completion.
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Moral FIsrIrSG.--Pious Gentleman" My boy my
boy You do very wrong to fish on Sunday Boy-'It
can't be no harm, sir--I arnt catchd nothing T.
An Indian out West was heard TO make the following
exclamation, seeing Of fashionable (hooped)
ladies' "Ughl much wigwam r.
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The San francisco papers that the wool business in
California at the present day is Of immense import
ance and its steady and rapid increase promises ere long
to place ut the head of articles Of export Shortly
after the settlement Of California by the Americans small
parcels OF woods and then exported east
but attention however paid to asserting grad
ing, and consequently the finest woods for making broad
cloths doeskins, and fancy cassmeres were mixed with
the commoncst grades used for ingram carpets &C. At
the present time the woods packed in gradesl2 in
number--and a manufacturer requiring fifty bales Of
blanket wool procure them Immediately without be-
ing forced heretofore 10 purchase twice the amount
required in order to get Mt tho right gmde and then
having TO turn the balance into market las is very often
the cnae) serious reduction on the price paid for them
California in few years, will produce woods equal to the
finest Australian, desirable in the European markets
II Is supposed by parties competent TO judge that the clip
Of the present year alone win reach million and quar-
ter pounds.
Hon. s A. Wales, Of Columbus, Georgia. died at his
residence ON the 2Sth ut He native OF Connect.
cut but moved TO Georgia at carly ago. where he was
prominent lawyer. lie was at one time a menber OF
the State legislature, and filled several other positions
public trust
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RAT TALES.
From Diokens's Household words,l

Quite lately, in Paris aspecmen given Of the force
in which rats muster where they have gained only
aprovsonal footing. The Historical Haes, markets,
having been rebuilt and rearranged on more conmo-
pous plan The 26th of October last fixed for the
moving of the dealers In fourstu green vegetables
poultry and potatoes from the ground they have
Pied the church Of st. Eustache, to their stalls
and shops in the Halles Centraes After the departure
of the human tenants Of the old provisional market the
workmen proceeded to pull down the sheds Beneath
these sheds colony Of rats had fixed their domce for
time past regiment Of boys, armed with sticks,
and backed by all the dogs Of the quarter mustered in
pack awaiting the unearthing of the game from their
cover. crowd of spectators made the lofty buildings
round reecho with their shouts and their bursts Of laugh
ter Several rats, alarmed at the disturbance and the
barking of the dogs climbed up the persons of the look
ers-on, to find refuge their shoulders on their
heads.
one girl, feeling q rat taking walk round her neck
with terror that she tainted One thou
sand ii the estimated number of rats who fell victims
this nhospitable reception but it may be presumed that
those who saved their bacon in considerable major
ity This is nothing to what at Montevideo tun
less it is greatly changed from what was whore the
only drawback upon the delightful way in which
ming may be spent is the necessity of returning home
through long streets infested with voacous
rats sometimes to make the way perilous There
sanitary regulations in the town. except those provided
by the showers of rain which at intervals carry of the
heaps of filth from long established resting places
Around huge mountains Of carbon vegetables and stale
fruit here accumulated rats muster in legions If you
attempt to pass these formidable banditt TO in
teupt their orgies, they will gnsh their teeth al you
fiercely like many wolves
SO far they from running off in alright to their
burrows that they will turn round set up ominous cry
and will then make rush at your legs in way make
your hair stand end Between them and the
stranger many hazardous ARRAY occurs and though
sometimes he may fight his way home VIGOROUSLY by the
aid of stout stick other occasions he will be forced
to fly down some lane leaving the rats UNI
disputed masters of the field 1t is something have
plp of If par;s
rats and best French beaver hats from their fur man
of genius Swede, with unpronounceable name
has done more. Lamenting, probably the dcarth Of
dramatic talent he conceived the idea Of raising rats
the dignity Of tragic and comic stars His training sue
ceedcd admirably Hamlet, followed by popular farce,
acted by rats in portable theatre which the manager
could carry his shoulders from place TO place. obtain
ed colossal success in Sweden and Germany.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

JOHNSON AND GRAHAM HEARD FRoM-GRA-
HAM KLLED.-The following extract of letter
received by a gentleman connected with the
telegraph office in Sacramento, by the mail of
Friday, gives the first intelligence Of the dcsti-
nation of johnson and Graham, who absconded
from this city last spring. The letter is dated
in Cincinnati, Ohio: "What was my aston
shment, some weeks ago, to receive call
from c. +. johnson, who had heard had dis
appeared even more suddenly than his prede-
cessor, from Stockton and its attractions. His
yarn was most marvellous-I assure you
abounding in adventures, hair-breadth escapes,
etc. He informed me that he came from Cali
fornia via the new territory Of Arizona, thence
overland through Texas, &c. He reported one
of his companions, Harry Graham, as killed by
the Indians"
The above we take from the Stockton Re-
publican The Graham alluded to, it will be
remembered, was at Mariposa nearly year
ago, endeavoring to get stock taken in tele-
graph line from that place to Stockton. We
also published an account Of their hasty de-
parture, last fall, from Stockton.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04
EASTERN NEWS.

The news from the East by the last arrival
is of no particular interest, if we may except
the now stereotyped Kansas agitation, which,
as usual is the all-engrossing topic in political
circles There is great probability, however,
of this troublesome and vexed question re-
ceiving its quietus at the present session of
Congress, by the admission of Kansas into the
Union as sovereign State.
Mr.. Clarkson, to whom the Lecompton Con-
stitution was entrusted for transmission to
Washington, arrived in that city 30th Janua-
ry, with the important document, which was
laid before the Senate by the President, on the
I'd February, together with his Message there
on, when considerable discussion was had
upon it, the Opposition handling it very
roughly, while the Administration Senators
lauded it to the skies, and held it up as mod
Ell document, throughout
The Message speaks " expediency" in every
paragraph, and certainly argues well on the
side of peace, provided the dangers threaten,
of which fears are expressed, and although it
II
extent sacrifice of principle, he is no true pa
triot who would not make concessions at such
a crisis, for the general good. When an un-
prejudced view is taken Of the existing differ
cnces in the Democratic ranks and the support
given to the agitators Of them by the avowed
and natural enemies of the Democratic party
the conclusion is a natural one, that the longer
the Kansas agitation continues, the greater
will be the benefit to our political opponents
which resolves the question into one of benefit
alone to the Black Republicans, and of injury
to the National Democracy. With this issue
before him, every true Democrat has his line
of duty distinctly defined, he that is not for
us, is against u.s." The question now is, ap-
parently, "Kansas admitted, and the Union
preserved" or, Kansas rejected and ceces-
sion of the South, according to the Eastern
journals, and if this is to be the issue, we say,
"admit Kansas, and preserve the Union J"
The Pacific Railroad Bill is moving along
slowly, and Senator Gwin is working jealous
ly in its favor. A minority report has been
made against it, but it is believed that it will
not be supported. It is confidently expected
by the friends Of the Railroad at Washington,
that the present session will not close without
some definite action being had with regard to
it.
Notice has bech given, in the House Of Re-
representatives., Of bill for the transportation
of the mails between the East and San Fran
CISCO tri-monthy, via the Isthmus of Tehuan-
tepec, and also provides that during the con-
tinuance of the contract cabin passengers are
to be conveyed for $3.50, and steerage, $50 ;
no charge is to be made for crossing the 18th
mus.
Gen. Walker is in New Orleans He accu-
ses the administration of inducing him to go
p to Mexico to found new empire, but is not
believed.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

Observation-Disclosures is very fair, as is alsC
the weather; the latter rather too fine to be al
together satisfactory to the people hereabouts
as rainy weather would improve business very
much. The hills and rayines look charming
with their verdant covering, beautifully inter
spersed with wild flowers, which spring up il
abundance-deiiant Of the dry atmosphere
filling the air with perfume.
Notwithstanding the great want of water
for mining purposes, steady business is being
done, and our citizens, who all appear to be
strong in the hope that the times must change
shortly for the better are improving their pro
perty, and new buildings are being erected
Our Justices Court has been occupied this
p week in trying the rights of several claimants
to some mining ground in the neighborhood
but which two juries have failed to agree upon
The suit created considerable interest among
the miners in the immediate neighborhood
and many came in town to see it decided
As natural consequence, the ardent was in
demand, the free use of which developed the
fighting propensities of several during the
evening. No one was hurt, however.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04
The state Prison BiII.

The Legislature, on the Goth Feb, passed an
act for the temporary support and government
of the State Prison, which was introduced in
the Assembly by Mr.. Stakes, Chairman of the
Judiciary Committee 1t requires the Gov
ernor to take immediate possession of the State
Prison and appoint agents to carry it on, and
appropriates $4,000 for its present support.
The committee who offered it, says the State
Journal, took the ground that the act of March,
1856, was unconstitutional that the contract
Of lease and all other incidents to said act are
ab initio null and void. twas signed by the
Governor early in the afternoon. 1t is said
that Gen. Estell and Mr. McCauley, the lessee
and sub-lessee, will contest the act and enjoin
the Governor from taking possession Of the
Prison.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

POISONING AT GRASS VALLEY.-The most
mournful tragedy that has yet darkend the re-
cord Of blood in California, occurred at Grass
Valley, on Feb 2lst. Michael Brennan, late
President of Mount Hope Mining Company,
with his entire family, were found locked up
in their room, all in the arms Of death.
The jury returned the following verdict
That Michael Brennan came to his death by
prussic acid administered by his own hands
and that Lorinda, his wife, and Ellen, Robert
and Lornda, his children, came 10 their deaths
by prussic acid administered by said Michael
Brennan under temporary insanity.
1t appears that Brennan has been laboring
under financial difficulties for some time, and
became so severely involved that he despaired
of being able by the excrtions of lifetime to
extricate himself from his cmbarrassments.
This is supposed to have pressed so heavily
upon his mind as to cause him to destroy him.
self They were found lying about in different
parts of the room 1t is said they were very
much devoted to each other, and passionately
fond Of their children. Brennan was an Irish
man by birth.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

INDIAN OuTBREAK.--We have been inform.
cd, says the Los Angeles Star, of the 20th
Feb, that the Indians on the Sebastian Reser.
vation, in this county, made demonstration,
and showed fight in the most plucky manner,
few days since. They refused to work, OF
obey the orders of the Superintendent. "ln'
dian no work-whte man id rascal-ki
him-kill 'em all and turned out equipped
for war A despatch was sent to Fort Tejon,
and Major Blake sent Lieut. Ogle aud twenty
five dragons, who at daylight next morning
were drawn up around the rebelious Indians
On seeing this display, not liking the looks Of
carbines, sabres and pistols, the Indians backed
down, laid down their arms, and the ringlead-
ers were taken out and received from twenty
to one hundred lashes, according to quality,
and were then let off on promise of good be-
havior.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

MARIPosA TowN-We last week paid a
visit to our county towa, Marposa's best. ="
The town was unusually lively, in consequence
of the presence Of many strangers called
there, probably to attend the District Court,
which was then in session. After an unusu-
ally lengthy session, the cases before this tri-
bunal were disposed of on Saturday last. The
great amount of business brought before the
Court, and the length of the session, we are
informed, will prevent the District Judge from
holding Court in Tulare County this term.
This will be, no doubt considerable inconveni-
ence to the citizens of that county, who have,
in anticipation of much business got their
new courthouse in readiness for the March
session. We give in another column full re-
port of the cases disposed Of during the late
term in this county. Mariposa town is i'm
proving, Notwithstanding the dry weather and
consequent hard times. The principal among
several prominent improvements, and which
may well be called the attraction of the town,
is the elegant and recherche establishment of
Messrs. Cohn & Dettlebach This is a spa
cous building, of brick, built and arranged
with taste that does credit to the architect
The entire premises are in keeping with the
building, being well appointed throughout
The goods are of very choice description,
as may be seen by reference to their adver-
tisement in another column-in fact, the store,
goods and premises would be considered an
acquisition to any city in the State, with the
gentemanly proprietors to do the honcrs
Our esteemed friend, Crocker, is about es-
tablishing a lager beer saloon in the basement
of the new brick building on the corner Of
Main and Fifth streets, where his numerous
friends will no doubt always find him dis
pensing creature comforts to the thirsty, with
his usual suavity of manner.
Among the exciting topics discussed by the
people during our visit, was the expected ar
rival of Col. Fremont and family, and for
which event great preparations were making
1t was expected, as it has been before, that on
his arrival, or very shortly after, the ditch
for which the county is pining, would be be-
gun and pushed forward, and an entire new
state of things be inaugurated thereby, to the
great joy of everybody. But as he has not ar
rived, there will necessarily be a great depre-
citation in Fremont stock, and those of little
faith are again in the majority. However,
greater mishaps than this non-arrival will fail
to turn the Mariposans from the even tenor
Of their way"
There is much talk Of improvements to be
made this spring and the coming summer
proof that Mariposa, though quiet, "still
lives" and will be a city yet.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

SONORA AND LOWER CALIFoRNIA.-The San
Diego Herald of the Goth Feb, contains the
following items:
We learn that Gov. Gandara is carrying all
before him in Sonora, and that some Ameri-
cans are joining his party. We are anxiously
waiting for the arrival Of the overland mail for
further particulars.
Gov. Castro, of Lower California, offered a
reward of 800 for the head of Ramon Lopez,
for whom reward Of $500 was offered by the
sheriff Of Santa Barbara, hc having killed a
man in that county some one year ago. The
Indians brought in Ramon's head to Castro the
other day, and took the change. Perhaps
they might make the other $500 by taking the
head still further up the coast.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

SuoT.-A negro man was shot in the leg on
Sunday night last at the house of Mr.. Burck-
halter, on the Mariposa road. 1t appears that
the man was at the house under suspicious
circumstances after all the family had retired
The dogs made considerable noise, and a man
employed on the premises and Mr.. B. got up
to learn the cause. The workman seeing some.
thing move in the wood-shed on apile of wood
fred rifle be had in his hand, resulting in
slightly wounding the negro, who then imme-
diately cried out The negros intentions might
have been honest enough, but he should have
called out when the dogs first freed him.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

Rowe DIscHARGED.-The Sacramento State
Journal, under the caption of "The end Of
the farce" says Yesterday, (22d Feb.,) L.
A. Rowe was discharged from custody, for
contempt of court, AFTER as we learn, having
purged himself of the contempt. 1t is stated,
with how much truth we know not, that sever
al prominent parties are implicated in the trans
action of relieving the Treasury, but as it was
all before the Grand Jury, a secret and most
useless tribunal-or, rather, inquisition-the
facts could not be obtained.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

MINING DIrcHEs IN AsADoR-The jackson
Ledger publishes table showing the length
and cost Of the water bitches for mining pur-
poses in Amador county. The aggregate
number Of miles is AT, and the aggregate cost
5000, 400 The number Of bitches is large,
but few of them being of any great length.
This shows the immense amount of capital,
much of it in tho shape of labor, that has been
employed in one of the smallest Of the mining
counties.
How does Mariposa County compare with
the above county, with her immense mining re-
sources and only few dozen miles of ditching
on small scale?
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

AcouIrrAL OF BATEs.-Henry Bates, late
State Treasurer, indicted for embezzlement of
the public funds to large amount, was tried
and acquitted at Auburn, Placer county, on the
goth ut. The jury returned a verdict of not
guilty but thus far the public are as ignorant
as ever Of the disposition made Of the money.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

HuTcHINGs' CALIFORNIA MAGAzNE.-The
March number of this excellent periodical has
Just been issued. 1t contains biographical
sketches, with portraits of the Executive and
State officers of California. An engraving and
description of the State Capitol and inaugural
ceremonies on the sth of January, commences
the number.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

AvALAScHE.-On the 18th ult, in Plumas
county,an avalanche Of snow and ice descended
on two miners cabins, burying them in ruins,
and causing the death of man and a boy.
The cabins were occupied one by married
man and family, and the other by seven or
eight men. A number were severely injured.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

scAPgD-The prisoner Flores, who stabbed
Mexican in this place last week, escaped from
the constable on Saturday morning. The con-
stable had an order from the justice to convey
the prisoner to the county jail, and had he
obeyed his instructions, he would not have es-
capped. Gross neglect of duty, to say the least
of it,
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

REDUCTION OF FARE-Messrs. Dillon & Co.
and A. N. Fisher & Co., says the San joaquin
Republican, give notice that on and after Mon
day, March 1st, the fare will be reduced on all
their coaches running to and from Sonora, Col
umbia, Mariposa, Horntos, Mokelumne Hill,
San Andreas, Angels, Murphy's, &c.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04
A q Il N II s

JAMES NJ VAN DYKE corner Of Main and Fourth streets
Marposa is our authorized agent TO receive Subscriptions
Advertisements and job Work. Al orders left with hin
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS BOYCE, northeast corner Washington ant
Montgomery streets San Francisco Is duly authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
lvISzrIA AGENCY at IIeston's Express Office. ORDER
receive prompt attention.
MTILERTON AGENCY at Heston's Express onice at The
store of L. G. Hughes Co. Orders attended as above
MAI. EIKINs, of Lagrange is authorized agent fol
stanislaus County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

The UPPER SAN JoAouN.-The argus says
that a great number of signatures have already
been obtained to petitions praying the Legis-
lature to make an appropriation to remove
snags in the upper San Joaquin river, which,
if effected, will make it navigable the entire
year, for the same size steamers that now run
up the Feather and upper Sacramento rivers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

MURPHY DEAD.-Jamess Murphy, who was
struck on the head with pick by the negro
Bracy, on the 18th inst, at Auburn, died on
Thursday last. Bracy, it will be remembered,
was hung by the people.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-04

For SAN QUENTIN. J. D. Crppen,
with under sheriff Howell and deputy johnson,
passed through Hornitos on Tuesday last, hav-
ing in charge two prisoners sentenced to the
States Prison for twenty years each.