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Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
Jonathan at Singing School.

Being stranger in this country, and having
an invitation to attend singing school, con-
cluded to CO. Waded through the creek, car
ried my gal on my back, which wasn't alto
gether pleasant, got about half through the
creek, foot slipped, down went Gal fell over
my head, both went in all over, got up and
concluded to wade to the shore. Gal was mad
very pious gal, but swore little; told her it
was wicked; told me to go to the d; told
her | wouldn't was going to singing school.
Made up friends and went to singing school,
feeling as good as dry folks, with dry clothes
on. Found the school had commenced; looked
around, found seat Gal found her own seat.
Singing master was beating time with his foot
and trying to look love at an old maid in the
corner. Tried to keep as cool as could; gals
all kept watching me; boys looked daggers at
me, and | felt rather sheepish, but tried to
look important; some rowdes thought to have
some fun; it was the last night of the school; (;
they got up, walked out doors, and walked in
again; went through the same performance
again. Singing-master's face began to look
red knew he was mad; boys begin to whis-
per around "You'll see fun" "Look out,
now, for some fun" &C., &c. Rowdies started
for the door again; singing-master still getting
madder; made a grab for one Of the rowdies /;
was met by rowdy's fist, which landed him
over the stove into the old maids lap; maid
hoered fell back, rolled up her eyes, tried to
faint but couldn't. | got up, tried to get to the
door, couldn't, went into the pulpit, pulpit is
made of dry goods box with one side knock
ed off, watched the others fighting; felt like
fighting very much myself; didn't dare to say
anything about fighting for fear of getting
whipped. School-master got Strengthened up,
was knocked down and rolled over half dozen
times. his head all cut up, his eyes all blacked,
and his teeth all knocked down his throat !;
had about made up my mind to pitch in, when
some fellow fetched me clip, which landed
me out of the pulpit, and struck my head on
the corner of bench my head was very
hard, but the bench was the hardest, and con-
nSpuonuy pi"Nne" "iiS vi NY cyes, shihhSu NY
nose and bruised me otherwise; looked around
for my gal; concluded | would go home, but
on looking around found there wasn't woman
in forty rods of the school-house. Concluded
to 60 home alone was kicked out of the door
and off the steps; was very mad felt more
like fighting than ever, and | do believe if it
hadn't been for my cowardly legs could have
held my own with them. | arrived home just
in time to save myself from being locked out
by the landlady Made tracks for my room,
divested myself of my garments, and went to
bed with my mind made up to attend nothing
but religious meetings hereafter.
Yours respectfully,
JoSATHAS SAwNux.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11

A New WAY To GET A New BoNSET.-Gov.
Gilmer, of Georgia, had passion for buying
all sorts of old iron truck, broken-down wagons,
and such rubbish, which he had piled up in
the yard, under the impression that it would
come into use some time or other. 1t annoyed
his wife excessively; and one day, when the
Governor was away from home, she had the
whole pile carted off to auction. 1t so hap
pened that just as the auctoneer put up the lot
the Governor was riding by and buy it he
would; for, as he looked at it, he declared that
he had lot at home in which there were sew
eral things to match. lie bid ten dollars, and
the whole concern was knocked down to him.
A few days afterward he was admiriDg Mrs.
G1mer's new bonnet, and asking her its cost,
she said: "Ten dollars, husband; the same
ten you paid for your own old iron, and if you
don't clear it out of the yard | shall sell it
again" The Governor shortly after that re.
tired from the iron business.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
InsOIvent's Notice.
In the County Court at Chambers,
La Grange, Stanislans County, California
Ephruarv 10Th A ID 1Syg

In the County Court at Chambers,
la Grange, Stanisans County, California,
February 10th, A. D., 1893
Present H. W. WALLIS, County Judge, and VIM
D. Mcdaniel, Clerk.
In the matter Of the Petition of John G. Cabreath-
Insnvent Debtor.
ID URSUANT to an order made by the Hon. II. w
l. Wallis, County Judge Of the County of Stanis-
laus and State of California, made the tenth day Of
February, A. d. 1858,
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Creditors of
the said n-oyent, John G. Callhreath, to be and APP
pear before the Hon. II. W. Wallis, aforesaid at
chambers at the Clerks Office in the Town Of La
Grange, County of Stanslaus State Aforesaid, on the
THIRD DAY OF APRIL, A. d. 1858, at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, of that day then and there TO show
cause. if they can why the prayer Of said lnsovent
should not be granted, and an assignment of his
Estate be made, and he he discharged from his debts
in pursuance of the prayer Of his petition, and the
Statutes in such cases made and provided.
Witness my hand aud official seal OF said Court
This 10Th day Of February A. D., 1853.
[sEAL.l WIN. u, MCDANIEL,
lletd Clerk.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
EYE AND EAR.

DIR. j. w. VAN IANDT,
IIAVING returned from New York, will resume the prac
tcc of Medicine, and devote portion Of his time to
consultations on the Diseases Of the EYE and EAR.
Once-ln Wrght's huiling, y. W. corner of Mongomo
~ and Jackson streets. san Francisco.
Hours--9 to u A. NJ and Ito 4 r. NJ. G3ms
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
Turning the Tables.

Dave Stewart was a noted wag and wagner.
He was always wagging his tongue in Boosting
of this great feat and that which he had per-
formed in his expeditions teaming over the
Aleghanes. Some of those mountain passes
are very narrow, cut into the side of the cliffs,
and on the outside a pokerish precipce adj
monishes the driver to hug the rock close as
he goes. When teamsters meet in such places
the rule of the road is set aside, and the stout
est man keeps to the wall Dave was six feet
high, and well proportioned and when, one
day, he met an old gentleman driving leisurely
along in his gig, Dave determined to have some
fun at his expense. High above their heads
was an overhanging table-roek, and as the
horses stood head to head Dave said to the
old gentleman
az want you to do me a favor"
Certainly" said the gentleman; "what
can do for your"
"I want you to climb up on that rock, and
dance while | whistler
al shall do no such thing, and | trust you
do not intend to take advantage of an old man
in such place as this"
Dave stepped forward with his heavy horse
whip in his hand and raising il, threatened to
lay It on him il he did not mount the rock and
dance as he was told. Seeing Dave was in
earnest, the gentleman made virtue ofneces-
sity, and scrambled up. Dave whistled and
he danced till both were tired, and the fun
was soon stale, when Dave told him to come
down, to back out Of the pass, and let him go
on.
"But said the gentleman, as he came down,
want you to do me favor now"
"And what is that?'
al want you to 60 up there, and dance while
| whistle /"
Dave refused, intmating that he would see
the man in a very bad place first.
"You won't, eh? 2" said thestranger, draw
ing pistol suddenly, and planting il at Dawes
breast; am make daylight shine through you
in less than two seconds if you don't move"
Dave told the story himself, and said:
"What else could | doY The old fellow
was in earnest; up had to climb, and there
] had to dance while the old fellow whistled,
and laughed, and threatened to shoot if |
stopped minute; and he kept me a-going,
full jump, for two hours and more, till was
in a lather worse than my horses in July.
When was just ready to fall off he let me
come down, made me back out of the pass,
and, as he drove by, advised me never to ask
any unnecessary favors of strangers again.
And don't mean to-"
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11

HIGnwAY RoBBERY-A man named Mitch.
ell, recently arrived in California, says the
Marysville Erpress, was robbed few days
since, about one mile this side of Forbestown.
He was walking leisurly along with $50 in his
pocket when he was met by two men on horse
back Riding up.to him, they cooked their
revoyers, and one of them remarked, "kind
o keerless," as Backus would say, that they
would trouble him for what little change he
had about him." Being unarmed, he shelled
out but they insisted that he had more and
told him that if he didn't hand it over, they
would let daylight through his "innards." He
told them to blaze away, then, for fifty dollars
was all he had, and fifty dollars was all they
could get They replied, "Go on, then, God
d-n you," and rode off.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11

TAXING OF MINING CLAIMs.-The Columbia
Gazette says, on this important subject "a
desperate effort is made to amend the revenue
laws this session in such a way as to extend
its provisions to the taxation Of mining claims
1t is not enough, that the valley or agricultur-
al counties drain the mines Of their yearly
products of gold in payment for provisions
raised in the valleys, and sold at exhorbitant
rates in the mines 1t is not enough that the
principal revenue of the State is derived from
the mines through the taxation of foreigners
They are resolved that the money which they
get in exchange for produce, shall previously
be taxed in order to defray the expenses Of
government. In word, they are resolved to
do nothing themselves, while at the same time
they impose tax on an imaginary capital, that
they may be exempt from taxation and live in
arstocratic luxury The mines have made
California what it is, and on them is its pros
perity dependent for the future. Throw a
hindrance on the progress of mining and fa-
tai step will have been taken against the pros
perity of the State. A miner is dependent
upon labor for support-for his daily bread
will not submit to taxation on that which he
has not received"
If mining claims must be taxed, let the tax
not be imposed indscrimnately but according
to the value placed upon them by the owners
themselves. This is the only equitable mode
we believe, by which the proposed taxation
can be imposed.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11

KIssNG.-Rev. Sidney Smith once said, in
writing of kissing: We are in favor of GER
tain amount of shyness when kiss is pro-
posed, but it should not be too long and
when the fair one gives it let it be with warmth
and energy. Let there be soul in it. If she
close her eyes and signs Immediately after it,
the effect is greater. She should be careful
not to slobber kiss, but give it as a humming
bird runs his bill into a honeysuckle-deep,
but delicate. There is much virtue in kiss
when well delivered. We have had the mem
ory of one received in our youth, which lasted
us forty years, and we believe it will be one
of the last things we will think of when we
die.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11

B All debts due the above firm will be recepted for by
LotIs HADuo ESQ., Main street Hcrnitos. fls3t
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11

PRoGREss OF TEMPERANcE.-The are about
one hundred thousand inhabitants on the Sand
wch Islands, and twelve or fourteen liquor
establishments generally it is considered to
be temperance country, the sale of liquor to
natives being prohibited by law, yet by the
Custom House reports we perceive that sixteen
thousand one hundred and forty-four gallons
of liquors were consumed on the Islands in
the wear 1857.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
DIssoLUTIoN or pARrNERsnIp.

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm lately known as
WM CROCKER CO. is this day dissolved by mutual con
sent WM CROCKER,
Iornit0s Feb. 18th 1855 i. RAkOW.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
nIATRINIONY.
(AR-PoP ! GOES THE WEAsEL.)

NN'|"
Matrimony is nut
For every mans digestion
When the shell is fairly cracked,
Pop! goes the question.
Pretty girls will sigh and blush
Simper all they can, Sir
Till from out their pouting lips,
Pop! goes the answer.
Cupid fans the holy flame
Rankest kind of arson
When it gets certain height,
Pop goes the Parson.
Quite throughout the honeymoon
Made of rosy colors--
Into sundry dry goods bills,
Pop goes the dollars
When year has shown its tail,
Round the corner, (maybe,)
Out upon the happy world,
Pop goes baby
Mother gives II catnip tea
Father gives it brandy,
And down its gastric tube,
Popl goes the candy.
All the sweets that earth can yield,
Won't suffice 70 calm it
Daddy screws his lips and then,
Pop! goes "d--n itm
Madam lets her husband swear
She must be the whpper,
And above the youngsters heels,
Pop goes the slipper.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
BILLUPS' HOTEL,
vIsALIA, TULARE COUNTY.
II. M. BILLUPS -: Proprietor.

A CCONIMoDATIONs FOR TRAVELLERS AND BOARDERs
n inferior to south Of stockton. The house is
aud pleasantly located The table will always contain the
best the market affords served up in superior manner
Boarding by the week at reasonable rates.
Stage house for the Nisalia and lorntos stages.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Pursuance Of an order of the Probate Court Of Tuare
County, California, will SATURDAY, the goth day
Of MARCH 1855 offer for sale 10 the highest bidder for
Cash in hand the following property tow Lots Nos 4,
aud g. and fractional lots Nos and 8, together with
Steam FIGURING Mill thereon wood shed, and all the appur
tenances thereto belonging also, Lots Nos 4, and in
Block 81 and Nos g. and in Block 20 all in the of
Visaa together with articles Of personal proper
ty Sale commence at 10 O'Clock A. the premises.
REUBEN MATHEWS,
Administrator of A. J. LOwRANCF, deed,
VHALA, February sth, 1858.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11
JOSEPH ID. PETERS,
FREIGHT,ER AND FOR WARDER,
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA.

Particular attention paid to receving Merchandise from
steamboats, and sailing vessels aud forwarding with dspach,
and at the lowest rates Of freight without extra charge of
commission or otherwise
re- Oaicr in Starbucks Brick Building the Levee,
corner Of Commerce street, directly opposite the Steamboat
Landing
Orders accompanied with the cash, win receive prompt
attention. al5-3m
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-03-11

s-s5- Why don't you wear your ring, my
daughter, when you 60 out walkingG
Because, papa, it hurts me when any one
squeezes my hand
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
Man KIlled-Who is he?

We learn from Mr. Charles Call:g1n, o
the G. & Il. r. K. Co., wlo was a passen.
ger, that the train arriving here at 9:55 las
night, when near Olmstead, Ton over a man
cuttIsg off and disigurIng his head, and mu-
tiiating his body. The fireman, who was
looking Oh: of tle cab window. saw a mar
lying across the track, and Immediately the
engine was reversed, and the brakes pui
down, but the cars were so near that this
d d not avail. The face was SO dis6gured
that it was impossible 30 ascertain the fea.
lures. The hi: was black, and the clothes
were black. The man bad also a shawl, and
carried d carpet sack, in which were long
and short envelopes, writing paper, &c. A
purse, also found, had considerable money,
and silver coins were picked UP near BY
The body Was br u ht to the depot, Condu:
tor Tyler besto"mg al the attention in his
vas found in his pocket, having the name
OF Hudson, ohio Farmer; but Mr.. Calligau
is certain it Was not Mr.. Hudson. Conjec.
ture as to how he came to be lying across
the track, or who he -, is at the late hour
which We write, useless. To-day will prob.
ably determine.
z. S.-Since writing the above, we are
assured from a conversation with Assistant
Superintendent Simpkins, OF the e. d T.,
that the body is that Of Prot. L. Is. Hudson
Of Oberlin, and one oi the editors of the q.
Farmer. The Prof lett this city yesterday
evening at 81 P. NJ, and while at The depot
was talking with Mr.. Simpkins of the best
way TO get to Strongsyilie, &c. He was ly-
ing when first discovered, across the track,
his Goa: torn, and he waved his hand, but as
we said before, the train was too near to be
stopped. AR. S. thinks he must have en-
deavored to get on the c., c. g. e. train,
and fallen, and been dragged, his coat torn,
and he disabled.
One reason for this last supposition is
that he was first seen about forty rods this
side of the Olmstead station, and also. that
on investigation. blood was found on one of
the cars of the c.. C. e. G. train, which ar
rived ten minutes before the c. g. T.
The body was left, carefully wrapped up
in a blanket, in the baggage car last night.
1t was terribly mangled. One arm has not
been discovereG.-CLv. Reuieu, Aprh2.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

@"There are but very few in this coun-
ty who do not fully concur in the position
OF tho President ."--Gazete d Citizen.
The above is asserted of the Belmont
Democrats, ubon the Lecompton swindle.
Democrats will laugh al the Gazette's assur-
ence. Why, we are told that its editor 10
he only Lecomptonite to be found in all
this county, and h is only SO, because OF
the Washington Union.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
Col. Benton

The fcllowing paragraph We clip from q
Washington letter in the ". Y Times.
Col. Benton is ABOUT closing his e%ventful
career. He IS almost the last of the old
veterans Of the men who were in t~heir'ylory
during the days of Jackson, and who then
made The whole country ring with the echo
OF their coDlendIng bows. He has been
confined 10 his room for the last few weeks.
In The pleasant weather of F, bruiry he,'was
often to be seen riding slowly, upon. his
splendid black horse, along the avenue,
keeping near enough to the sidewalk TO en-
abe him to return the courteous salutations
of the many friends he was sure to meet
But he soon became too feeble for this, and
was scarcely ever out OF his chamber. Nuw
he is confined to his bed almost entirely,
suffering a great deal of pain, but bearing
it with characteristic fortitude and in spite
of it all, working necessarily ut what he
styles his magma opus, the Infringement of
the Congressional Debates. He has COM
Pieted the work nearly TO 1920, and saws
he only hopes to live long enough to bring
~ ~ ~ INV AAlo I
with the more recent discussions of Con.
gress renders the labor comparatively easy,
and three or four months of comparative
health would enable him to bring it to d
close. But it is very doubtful whether this
will be vouchsaied 20 him. He suffers from
an internal cancer, and it may end his lite
at almost any moment. He is cheerful,
r~esolute as ever, and especially glad 10 see
his friends. His indomitable courage is
conspicuous in the incessant vigor with
which he continues to work. His review
of the bred Scott decision was written un.
intense suffering, and in spite of pain
he persisted in having every prOof.sheet
ready for the mail by which his publishers
would expect it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

. 0We see by the Wheeling papers that
the Washington Hall is occupied for a daily
Union prayer meeting. The meetings are
well attended, and promise much good
All denominations work tremendously TO-
gether.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

GIt is rumored that a young Cleve-I
lander is about to lead Mics Maggie Mitchell
TO the altar. Ii the rumor turns out TO be cor
rect, what will become of the troops of in :
fatuated young men Whc have SO Persistently
chased the sparkling little cDmmedienne
through the countryl The very thought
makes one remble like the aspen.-Plain-
dealer,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

G-Gen. CARY received q solid silver
pitcher, goblets. and plate from the temper
snce people of Columbus, as q testimonial
of his services in the temperance cause.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
PREMIUM LIST FOR 1855
Time of ~Falr---Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday, and Friday.
5th, 9th, 7th, and 9Th days of
October, 1858.
CLASS A,

HoRsEs--THoRoUGH BRED.
Bes, Stallion 4 yrs old & upwards, DE- 80
I'D" 90
Satisfactory evidence of unbroken pedi-
gree to be furnished the Committee. If the
Committee ave not satisfied that the pedl-
gree of any Stallion or Mare entered in Class
A is unbroken, they are required to consult
the proper authorities and report to the
Board within one month from the close OF
the Fair. Stations competing in this class
TO be kept in the county at least one sea-
con before the premiums can be drawn.
Best Brood Mare Dc Is
&c " 10
To be owned in the county. Evidence
to be furnished the same as for Stallion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

Barley do do D
Field CT Hay do ~ .
Managed Farm % 10
Best ! acre Of potatoes }
Conditions of State Fair Of last year as to
management of Farm, &c, to be complied with.
For the best essays on Agriculture, LIST prem.
Of $40, and I'd prem of So, will be given IN
agricultural books, to be selected by The author
EQUESTRIANISM.
The LADIES are respectfully requested to IA
vor US with their presence in this department.
The Ladies Riding Manual will be presented
to each lady riding.
BOYS HORSEMANSHIP.'
One hour during the afternoon of first day
will be devoted to boys horsemanship (under Is
y4ars) old. Three Periodicals for one year
will be awarded
On jail the soc premiums in the foregoing
list, the Ohio CulIivator for one year will be
gixen instead OF the cash if desired.
INSTRUCTION TO COMMITTEES.
No Premiums to be awarded unless the ami
NAL or article exhibited be highly meritorious
in its class, whether there be competition or
not.
This premium list will be subject 10 modifi-
cation at any time before its official publication.
which will be about one month before the CON-
mencement of the Fair.
April, 1853. ii. WEST, Pres.
J. K. MITCHELL, Sec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
Salt Rheuml, Fever Sores, Stif
Joints.

In cases o I Salt Rheum, where medical waters, OIL
pioUs, and every recipe OF the pharmacypea have
proved useless, the DIN .ment will accomplish q thor
Ough cure. Fever So.es heal quickly under its inhu-
ence. and its relaxing effect upon contracted sinews 10
ann tunuharEnI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

partment it is complete, for ! have a choice stock
of COATS. and can fit ana suit either old or young
in price, quality and size. I feel confident that ANY
one who wants can al least save money by Calling
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

Circular to the Sick.
rheumatism ScrOluIas Erysipe-
laS.

These are among the most terrible and organizing
disea es OF the muscles, the feshy fibre and the skin;
yet in their worst forms, and when seemingly incura-
BILE, they inva iably disappear under a perseve-ing
application Of this sooth ing, healing, antidoie to pain
and inffamu,atSon
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

CLASS B.
Horses best adapted to saddle and Light
Harness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
ss- Gentlemen, as for YOUR de.

Which ] will seIl lower than rny one has any idea
of. Also, Bonnet Trimmings of great variety.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
ulcers.

A most remary able and happy change j produced
in the appearance OF Indignant ulcers after a few ap-
pIications o this Ointment. The surrounding red
ness van ishes, and granules of hea Ithy flesh begin 10
take the place OF The discharged matter This pro-
cess goes on more or less rapidly until the oriice il
fl lied up With sound material, and the ulcer radically
rurad
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
SILKS FOR DRESSES,
600 Pieces of Calico or Prints.
DRESS TRAININGS,

partly of VELVET RIBBONS, of every
variety, also MOire Antique Ribbons, Fringe ana
Buele Lace. Silk and Silk Tassel Buttons, all of the
latest styles. I have alsoa
Nice Lot of Silk Bonnets.