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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-06-18
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ID a MEL " TON
would respectfully inform his friends and patrons
that he has REMOVED his Hardware Store to
M'LERAN, and is now receiving directly from
New York, q large and we'll selected stock Of
HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
&C., to which he wishes to call the attention of the
public generally. Consisting, In part, of Carpen.
ters', Saddlers', Masons' and Coopers' Tools, Table
and Pocket Cutlery, Scissors, Shears Of various
styles; Trace, Halter, Breast, Log, and Pump
A N S,
Hoop Iron, Steel, Nails, Sash. Window Glass,
Shovels and Spades, Files and Rasps Panel, Ripi
ping, Tenon and Wood Saws.
Ihave an abundant supply OF
Hardware required in House Building,
and will put up a bill of goods for those who nre
building, at the very lowest figures. CaRhiAot
TRIsMNus, a good assortment OF the best quality
as cheap as can be had anywhere in the County,
l have q good Stock Of
WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL,
PAINT BRUSHES, GLASS; &c, &C., &C.,
ct the lowest prices.
A full assortment of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS: s
Grain Cradles, Forks Scythes, Hoes, Rakes, Shov;
els and Spades also, Locks, Latches, Springs,
handbells, Sheep Shears, Coffee Mills, Fluid Lamps
and Lanterns, Curry.Combs, and, in fact, every
thing in the Hardware line.
Build rs, Farmers and others are respectfully
invited to call and examine my stock before pur'
chasing, as l am determined to sell as cheap as
the cheapest.
Salem, May 21st, 1s59.-tf.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

THE COLUMBIA DITCH.-From the Sonora
Age we learn that this property, which was
sold last May to satisfy judgement for debt,
has been redeemed through the instrument
ality Of new Company formed tor that es-
pecial purpose, who were to pay 500, 900 on
Monday last and hold the ditch till they may
be reimbursed for the capital furnished, to-
gether with two per cent. interest per month
thereon, out of the net proceeds of the prop
erty, after which it is to revert to the origin
al owners.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

A CASE OF MANIA man by the name
of McElroy came to town last Saturday from
Humbag, and acted so crazily that he was
taken in charge By Constable Edwards, who
f0Ahnd it necessary to bind him to prevent
him from doing mischief to himself and
OTHERS. By the following morning he had
apparently recovered and was released. He
then said he had been attacked near town
by "a man with bowie knife, who robbed
him eff S75e. lie said he was looking for
e young brother who had strayed away, and
exhibited marks of wound he had received
curing the Astor Place riots at New York,
in 1915, when bullet struck him in the
back of his neck and came out through his
mouth. He had evidently been drinking to
excess.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

THE RAMA warm, but heavy continu-
ons rain began falling on Thursday, the Sd
inst, and did not cease until the morning
of the 7th. On the night of the stlI, another
warm but heavy rain began and continued
till yesterday morning, the llth, falling af-
ter that at intervals till last evehirg, when
We never knew tie rainy season to begin so
gently. There has been no wind to speak
of, and no cold-only steady hoed of warm
cloud water.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12
Che Auaraulie Press.

MusIcAL.-North San Juan must be full of
the lovers of harmony. In addition to hav-
ing Brass band it can now boast of two
musical associations, one of them the Ger
man Glee Club. This consists of twenty
two gentlemen who are practising under the
able tuition of Mr.. Auguste Wettig, who al
so instructs class of ladies on the piano.
Another association is worthy of particular
mention 1t consists of fifteen Germans
who have adopted the name of the PfeifVe-
rein, or Whistling Club. Under the tuition
of Mr.. Chas. Kraft, who is known through
out the State as superior musician and band
leader, they intend to practise together,
whistling all the different parts of the best
compositions, until they become adopts.
The idea of doing this was suggested by the
formation of similar club in Sacramento,
elsewhere noticed, and was at first proposed
in jest, and the preliminary essays at whistl-
ing elected more mirth than music. Suffi-
cient gravity was at last maintained to keep
up a steady pucker, and now the ridiculous
ness of the experiment has entirely worn off.
The club will no doubt succeed and be able
before very long to favor our citizens with
specimen of their unique powers. All who
heard Seth Boon, the great Kentucky whistler
who went about giving whistling solos many
years ago, cannot doubt that the PfeifVe-
reins will produce melody of really pleas
ing and artistic character. Boone used to
whistle easily and sweetly the most difficult
music, and there are thousands Of amatuers
who can do the same. Everybody can think
of some mellihuous whistler he has heard
and imagine the effect that fifteen such
would produce if performing in concert all
Tie different parts Of a fine composition.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

TURKEY SHoor.-Gibson & Wh;pple give
turkey-shooting match at Orleans Flat, en-
the 22d, 23d and 24th of the present month.
On the first tive days, there will be 200 tur-
keys sfbt for with rifles and 100 chickens
with pistols On the oath, which is Thanks
giving Day according to the Governors pro-
clamation, purse of $40 will be shot for
Nth open sight rifles, off hand, at dis
'tance of 100 yards. An entrance fee of $40
will be demanded to this, which will be
'edded to the general purse and must be paid
in on or before the 22d. There will be fine
sport for marksmen.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12
Orders Promptly Attended Tt
Art Amid the Sierras.
Il.3.AIWAu3 q :2IsI Yo

TuNIE subscriber takes this method of informing the
n citizens of California that he has retitted his
and is prepared to take all kinds of Pictures
known to the photographic Art, unsurpassed in the
world: that he has made special arrangements for per-
sofs coming from distant parts of the State and would
to all such that provided perfect satisfaction is not
given he will not only not charge fer work. but will
pay them for their time and trouble in calling.
Those arrangements have been made in view of the;
fact that the country is focked with uuskft opera,
tors whose work is not only wanting in chemical effect
and everything that constitutes good picture but
owing to the improper of the chemicals employed,
they are rendered perishable and worthless.
TO avoid the mpositions practiced, the citizens of
this and the adjoining counties and travellers,
most respectfully invited to call upon him at his rooms,
i'll Grass Valley, where he will be found ready, all
times and in all kinds of weather. to take pictures in
the best style by all the various processes nown,l
of which are as follows:
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12
THE COUNTY.

MONTHLY REvENUE.-The Journal gives the
total revenue for October at $26,289 6l'; in
debtedness incurred at s. ,502 9l
County HosPITAL.-The whole nrnlber of
patients treated during the quarterjust en-
ded was As, of whom 26 have been discharg-
ed, and one died Expenses for the quarter
: 2,S02 60. The Journal says the supervis-
orS have determined to erect a hospital build
ing, 50 that the county will not have to pay
rent
BoArp OF SUPERyIsoRs.-At meeting held
on Monday the bonds of several township
officers were approved, the deputy foreign
miners tax collectors allowed 25 per cent
of the taxes they collect. Z. c. Emery's
Bridge license renewed for one year, the old
Nevada and Alpha road declared public
highway, and number of accounts exam
ined and allowed.
Court OF SEssIoNs.-Thc Democrat SAYS
''ths' court net on Monday that being the
commencement of the regular term. Strange
to say, there was no criminal business to be
disposed Of, consequently Grand Jury was
not summoned, and the Court adjourned till
this to be the first time for several years that
the Court of Sessions for this county has
met without having more or less criminal
business before them"
PUBLIC SCHooLs-There are more than -
500 children in the county between the ages
of four and eighteen. The Superintendent
in his report complains of the insufficient
public aid extended to the schools, compell-
ing resort to rate bills, balls, parties and
exhibitions. He also 1aments the entire lack
of high schools, objects to the payment of
a per centage on the school funds disbursed
by the Treasurer, and earnestly desires the
Supervisors to increase the school tax.
WEAvER's DTTcH.-The work on this i'm
portant enterprise is being vigorously pres
ecuted. About seventy men are employed
upon it, and more are wanted. Allen &
Olmstead pay hands $50 in scrip per month
and board. The ditch, it is said, will sure
ly be completed to the Flats next month.
ANTELoPE.-Two antelopcs were killed at
Gopher Hill on Friday. 1t is unusual for
this animal to be found so far in the noun
tains.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

The Chinese gardens about town look as
freshly green as though in the first growth
Of spring instead of the last of autumn;
They are kept remarkably clean and orderly.
John is incompatible as horticulturist,
but rather inodorous as a near neighbor
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

ARTIsTIcAL.-Our neighbour Hansen, the
.jeweller, has just finished a very artistic
piece Of work. 1t is an oval shawl pin,
formed of very rich auriferous quartz sur
rounded by polished band of gold, above
which winds wreath of wild rose vine,
very beautifully carved and III perfect re-
lief. 1t is a piece of workmanship that
Stamps Mr.. Hansen as an artist
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

Cotton hose that viii stand any pressure
has been made in Boston. a correspondent
of the 4ha describes experiments that were
made with four-ply hose. One piece stood
pressure of 10 pounds to the square inch,
another pressure of 200 pounds, and one
sustained the remarkable pressure of $50
pounds to the inch. The new hose is likely
to be in demand for fire engines, and may
attract the attention of hydraulic miners
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

STAGE REGULATIoNs.-On and after to-day
the Nevada stage will leave at noon. The
Forest City stage will leave at the same
hour. Owing to the bad condition of the
roads the Marysville stage does not arrive
here hntil late in the afternoon. 1t proceeds
bia Hill and Cherokee stage departs every
morning at seven o'clock. Smiths French
Corral Express makes daily trips as usual.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

In giving a list of recorded claims at
Urisko, the claims of Dillon & Co. and Dill
Ion Cruzen-sixteen in number-were ac-
cidentally omitted. They have made i'll them
S6 or So day.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

There really was Whig convention held
in Plumas county last week. A series of
resolutions were passed, one of which urges
the general government TO authorize the is
sue of mint certificates of deposit, payable
at any government office Throughout the
Union.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

BILLY BIRcH's MINsTRELs performed in this
place on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Their first performance was attended by a
large audience and loudly applauded. On
the second evening the house was quite slim
although the programme was much better
than the night previous. They gave US by
far the best entertainment of the kind that
has been seen here for long time. The
music, singing and acting were all superior.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

Rev. B. N. Seymour's last lecture on the
Evidences of Christianity was an interesting
effort. He gave methodical and perspic-
uous condensation of the arguments and IL
lustrations deduced from theprophecies, and
announced that his next lecture, tomorrow
evening, would be upon the miracles
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

QUARTERLY MEETING.-The Rev. f. Bah
mister, Presiding Elder of the Marysville
District, will open the Methodist quarterly
meeting in this place this evening. lie will
also preach On Sunday morning at 1o4
O'Clock, and again in the evening at =
o'clock. He is said to be a scholarly and
able preacher.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

Some grape vines in Mr.. Geo. w. Moore's
garden, near town, have yielded a second
crop of grapes this fall. The frnit was Of
good size when the late frost came and pre-
vented it from 'ripening.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

The news of the death of Senator Brod-
Srick has created much excitement through
out the Eastern States, where it is COM
mented upon much the same as in California
-criminati0n and recrimination character
izing the newspaper discussions of the event.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

BURNT AT THE STAKE.-A party of Indi-
ans between Round Valley and Weaverville,
in the Coast Range, lately bound John Blan,
a white, to stake and burned him to death,
having a war-dance around him.
They did for plunder and revenge what
Christians used to do for the love of God.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

The dancing soiree, which was to have
Thursday night, was postponed, on account
of the storm, until Tuesday night, the 18th
inst
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

A large drove of cattle, mostly cows and
heifers, from the summit pastures, passed
through town this week, driven down by the
storm.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

Some parties in Petalnma have caused
considerable excitement by sjumping" the
public plaza. pretending to claim it under
Spanish title-Journaf.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

An apple tree was in bloom at Santa Cruz
on the 22nd ult., and at San Andreas the
editor of the Independent was last week pre-
sented with dish of fresh strawberries.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

The Umon's local items man says whist
ling club is about to be formed in Sacra-
mento, which will give series of whistling
concerts.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

The Orizaba brought to this country $50
swarms of bees, of which only three we're
lost.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12
Cautions

"AVING complied with the requirements of the
law necessary for procuring the exclusive right to
manufacture and sell the Hydraulic Distributor Cut
off, for controlling and distributing water for Hydrau
lie mining purposes, hereby all persons not to
infringe any of the principles Of the aforesaid ma
chine FRANCIS SMITH,
Nov. 5th, 1852 3m j. B. Low,
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12

MONTHLY REvENUE.-The Journal gives the
total revenue for October at S26,28o 6l; in
debtedness incurred at 81, SOP 81.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-12
SHEETINGS,
DRILLINGS,
HATS,
CAPS.
& TRUNKS.

OF the last mentioned articles, have the best aad
largest Stock imported in market and at pii-
ces that will make our customers open their eyes,
Now Merchants ofthe Hills, for your good, call
and examine for yourselves before purchasing else
where and you will find that We underse any house
i'll this city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-22
Familiar Science;
Or Scientific Erplanotion Of Common Things.

What produces electricity, which is discharged
in the form of lightning from the clouds ?
The evaporation from the carth's surface; the
chemical changes which take place on the earth's
surface and currents of air of unequal tempera
ture which excite electricity by friction as they
come in contact with each other.
What causes the discharge of an electric cloud
When a cloud, overcharsed with electric fluid,
approaches another which is undercharged, the
fluid rushes from the former into the latter, till
both contain the same quantity
Why is lightning sometimes forked?
Because the lghtning-cloud is at a great dis
tance and the resistance of the air SO great that
the electrical current is diverted into zig-zag
course.
Why is fash of lightning generally followed
by pouring rain
The flash produces change in the physical
condition of the air, rendering it unable to hold SO
much water in solution as it could before.
Does the fash always proceed from negative
or positive body? 1t always proceeds from posi-
tive body: l. e. from one oyercharged with electric
fluid.
Why does lightning kill men and beasts Be-
cause the electric current in passing through the
fluids of the body, produces SO violent an action
upon the nerves that it destroys life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-22
USEFUL ADVICE.

BE not always speaking of YOURSELF be not
awkward in manner; be not forward boast not;
angle for praise; do not equvocate; tell no lies,
not those called innocent; listen when spoken
to- be polite at table attend to the ladies' dread the
character of an illbred man; be remarkable for
cleanliness OF person; attend to your dress; study
elegance of expression; avoid old sayings and yul-
garism; use polished language; be choice in your
compliments; acquire knowledge Of tho world;
praise delicaey; study the foibles OF mankind;
command your temper and countenance; never ac-
knowledge an enemy, or see an stfront II you can
help it, avoid wrangling, meddling and titte-tatte;
Judge not Of mankind rashly; not Implicitly TO
any; beware of profered friendship; doubt him
who swears to the truth of a thing; be choice in
your company adopt no mans vices; avoid noisy
laughter; refuse invitations politely; dare to be
singular in the light cause, and be not ashamed to
refuse strive to write well and grammaticaly; affect
not the rake; be choice in your amuse ments; never
appear to be in hurry neglect not an old ac-
quaintance; avoid all kinds of vanity; make no one
in company feel his inferiority; be not witty at the
expense of another; be sparing of raillery; never
whisper in company; look not over one when read
ing or writing; hum tunes in company nor be
in any way Eoisy eat not too fast or too slow spit
not on the floor or carpet hold no indelcate dis
course; avoid odd habits; lose time in transact
ing business; indulge not in laziness; be not frivo
lous; study dignity and pleasing manners; be not
envious; show no hastiness of temper talk not
long at time; tell stories: avoid hackneyed ex-
pressions; make no depression; hold no one by the
button while talking; torestaIl not slow speaker
say not all YOU think; adapt your conversation to
the company; give not your advice unasked; renew
no disagreeable matters; praise not another at the
expense of the present company; avoid rude ex-
pressions; avoid mystery and long apologies; look
people in the face when speaking; swear not; talk
not scandal talk not of private concerns; few jokes
will bear repeating; take the peace-makers part in
debating; be not clamorous in dspute hut exercise
good humor; learn the character of the company
before you say much; suppose not yourself laughed
att interrupt man S story; ask no abrupt ques-
tions; reflect on order of people; display not
your learning on all OCCASIONS avoid debt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-22

"NHAT I'VE EARNED'-Mr John Whitehill,
of Columbus, formerly Treasurer Of Ohio, was a
rough joker, even in his Office.
Some twenty years ago. verdant member of
the General Assembly called at the State Treasury
and said he wanted ''some money
'How much do you want p said Whitehlll.
"Well, l don't know said the member
GLOW do you suppose | can pay you money,
then, if you don't know"
We'll, then, pay me about what have "arned'
"Edrned" !" said Whitehill, "EARNED You
are member of the Legislature, amt you :! and
if that's all you want, can pay off "what you've
eorned' very easy. Bob, give this member that
ten dollar counterfeit bill we've had so long !"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-22
The Adams Express
90 M p A n Y.

This old established responsible and reliable Com
pany having Express facilities over the North Carolina
Rail Road prepared receive and forward every
description of Freight and Yauabies to and from all
points on this Road.
Fhe facilities possessed by this Company for the
prompt forwarding and quick delivery of matter en-
trusted them to all accessible points IN the United
States and the early delivery of Freights by Steam
Express from New York, semweekly and daily inland
Express from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore Rich
mond Norfolk and Petersburg offer great inducements
to Merchants to obtain their Spring Stock quickly.
For further particulars apply to 4. H. MARTIN, Agt,
Charlotte n. c.
W. H. TREGO.
March l. 1852 I'm Superintendent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-22
"HoW BEAUTIFUL rs EARTH"
BY MRS. sIGoURNEY.

BY MRS. SIGOURNEY.
Oh God. how beautiful is earth,
In sunlight or in shade,
Her forests with their waving arch,
Her flowers that gem the glade.
Her hillocks, white with feecy focks,
Her fields with grain that glow,
Her sparkling rivers, deep and broad,
That through the valleys flow.
Her crested waves that lash the shore,
And lift their anthem loud,
Her mountains with their solemn brows
That WOO the yielding cloud.
Oh God how beautiful is life
That thou dost lend US here,
With tinted hopes that line the cloud,
And joys that gem the tear.
With cradle hymns of mothers young,
And tread Of youthful feet,
That scarce, in their elastic bound,
Bow down the grass-fowe sweet.
With brightness round the pilgrims staff,
Who, at the set Of sun,
Behods the golden gates thrown wide,
And ali his work we'll done.
But if this earth which changes mar,
This life, to death that leads,
Are made so beautiful by Him
From whom all good proceeds:
How glorious must that region be,
Where all the pure and blest
From chance, and fear, and sorrow free,
Attain eternal rest! b ..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-22

CONVENTION OF "PROGRESsIVE BACHELORS"
The progressive bachelors of Delaware, held
State Convention at Smyrna, on the 18th utimo.
There were about sixty delegates present, and T.
Fl. Cummins, Esq, president.
After an able address from A. r. Wootten, Esq,
resolutions were adopted to the effect that the in
stitution of marriage is of divine origin and of
national interest but that the extravaganza Of the
times is a serious obstacle to entrance into the
marriage relation. Alliances formed for pecunary
advancement, or with ideas Of aristocratic family
antiquity, are declared to be destructive of the
finer feelings and affections which make the happy
home, and ultra fashions and cold formalities
hindrances to the development of real worth.
Modern 'women's rights and ''fast young men"
are condemned, and a radical reform in the present
social system-which engenders extravaganza and
indolence-is proclaimed to be all important.
Afer the adjournment the members of the
convention sat down to u sumptuous banquet and
here are few bachelor toasts drank on the &C.
casion:
James Buchanan, the first Bachelor President.
The ruling star in the galaxy of bachelors
The Ladies-The first at home, the first in
society, and the first in the hearts (and pockets1 Of
the Bachelors.
The Progressiue Bdchelors-The pride OF the
fair sex May the Altar of Hymen be the Goal
of this ambition.
Delaware-The first to adopt the Constitution
the first to hold Bachelors Convention
The Bnchelor's Choice-The proud love cere-
mony-the avaricious parsimony--the ladies PIN
money-but the Bachelors matrimony.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-22

BATHING IN THE DEAD SEA-A pleasant
correspondent of the Boston Post, writing from
Jerusalem, thus humorously describes bath IN
the Dead Sea-
"The Dead Sea has nothing of the desolation
which it has been the pleasure Of travellers to
describe and it seemed to smile at the secret dread
with which it inspires the pilgrim. |, of course,
took bath here and for swimmer who has
fancy to keen his legs as well as his head cut Of
water. l can imagine it must be quite pleasant.
Nv French friend, who is not a little inclined to
corpulency, complained that he could not get down
into the water, and Hoated about, now one side up,
now another for all the world like an inflated
bladder. On emerging from the water II was rap
idly eyaporated by the sun; and the salt crystaz-
ing on our bodies. gave us the appearance OF an
animated stick of rock candy, or family resem-
blance to Lots wife. With sensation upon our
skin as if we had been picked for family use, and
with taste in our mouth compounded OF Glaaoer
salts and assafedita, we concluded that one bath IN
the Dead Sea was enough for life time.