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The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10
How JOHN CB1NANAN Buys BRAypY-Tl

How JOHN CHINAMAN Buys BRANDY.-The
Chinese consume great quantities of cheap
American brandy Until recently we were
not aware of the fact, supposing that they,
as class, were remarkably abstemious in
the use of liquors but reliable wholesale
dealer says that they buy largely, and drink
it among themselves. At all events, China
men are seldom if ever seen in state of in
toxication. Their method of buying has
been ogo round to every place where Mel
lean brandy is for sale, and whoever offers
to sell the cheapest, gets their custom. This
of course induces many persons to-compete
for the trade and to be able to offer the fluid
at rate low enough to suit their ideas of
economy, some of the dealers add a large
proportion OF water thus reducing what
was before nothing else than alcohol and
pure spirit, to an even weaker consistency.
But gradually John began to smell the rat
in this operation, and lattcrly the Chinese
when they go to buy brandy, proceed in cou-
ples-one bearing saucer and the other a
box of matches. In the first is poured a
quantity of the Mclean brandy, and while
one holds this, the other applies lighted
match, and if it produces no blue fame, he
pronounces the liquor "no good" and re-
fuses to purchase except at reduced price.
Fhis testing the proof of liquor by fire is a
novel idea, and might be initiated with ad-
vantage by other dealers in the article
Times.
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A NICE BIT OF NEW TorK SCANDAL
The Baltimore Sans correspondent there tells
IKE following:
!" wealthy down town merchant lately
called one of his clerks to an account f<-
deficit Of Slo,o coo in his account The clerk
replied that he had sufficient offset, and
,sh -"ld keep the cash. What do you mean
nv btfstt, said the merchant. u mean nv
wife" saie the clerk. Not another word WAS
Said about the Slo,o0
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10

MORMON ATRoclTY.-A letter in theFort
Smith Times states that in the midst of the
Mountain Meadow massacre, girl thirteen
or fourteen years old fell upon John D. Lee
(the captain of the band of murderers and
DANTE saint,) and plead for her life after
seeing her father, mother and brother mur-
dered; Lee took her into the bushes, robbed
her of that jewel which to virtuous girl is
-dearer than life, and, after satisfying his
besstly desires, deliberately cut her throat
and left her wetering in her life's blood.
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10

Two little boys, sons of Judge Terry, of
the Supreme Court, occasionally appear
upon the street seated in dminutiye light
cart or wagon drawn by tall-horned goat,
regularly harnessed to the vehicle, and Bit
tted like a horse. The driver reigns his apol-
'ogy for steed with a tight hand and now
and then gives him touch with his whip,
at which he frequently exhibits anything
but a tractable disposition.
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MOUSE PowER.-An ingenious Scotchman
has trained couple of mice to turn small
reel of twisting twine. The laborers run
about ten miles per day, and reel from 108
to 10 threads. A half penny's worth of
oatmeal lasts mouse five weeks, and the
clear annual profit of each animal per year
is computed at six shillings. This beats the
" industrious feas.n
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MIXED CoSGREGATIoS.-Thc stage from
Pine Grove brought to this place, on Thurs
day, nine passengers, two of whom were
county candidates, three ladies of question
able virtue, and two dark complcxioned
southerners Next to the grave, or an old
fashioned picnic, the California stage coach
is the most democratic institution we know
'of.-Nountain Messenger
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WHEAT IN NApA.-The price of wheat was
never before, we believe, so low in this mar
ket 1t ranges from II to Is. The latter
rate can only be obtained for first rate
article. The quantity in store is immense
and the demand nominal.-Napa Reporter.
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DROWNED. The Stockton 4fgus says that
Christian Schroeder, native of Hamburg,
fell overheard from the sloop Dorinda, about
one mile below the Mokelumne river, on
Saturday, and was drowned. 1t is sup
posed he was knocked overheard by the main
sheet, as he made no effort after being dis
covered in the water being probably stunned.
He sank before the Captain could reach him.
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DEPARTURE OF HORACE GREELEY.-This
celebrity took his departure from California
yesterday in the Golden Age. He was at
tended on the steamer by many friends, who
bid him good bye and God speed on his jour
ney homeward.-7Emes Of Tuesday.
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Scar PLANT.-A correspondent o. t an
Andreas Indepaelcnt writes thus:
''In the winter of 81 and SO | had my
feet slightly frost-btten. which annoyed me
very much and from which suffered great
deal without relief, until warm weather set
in, when it began to wear away, and | had
relief from its effects, except deAdness Of
the skin, until last winter, when began to
work in the cold water and snow, my feet
became very badly frosted again-so bad,
that was at times almost crazy with pain.
l used Mustang Eminent, Pain killer, and
many other things, but none of those rene
dies did me any good One day had my
boots off, as frequently had to DO, as OF
this occasion, to rub and tear my feet all to
pieces jerked up some soap root, mai as
a tiger, and washed and rubbed it on until
began to think it felt good; and so it did
In less than five niautes my feet were feeling
better than they had felt for month. ap-
pl Cd the soap once more an my .eet W re
entirely welh'
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10

MERCANTILE LIBRARYAT Los ANGxLEs-A
Mercantile Library, composed of the prom
inent citizens of Los Angeles, has been for
med at that city. The association in its for
'mation is in need of any support in the way
of donations of works, pamphlets, &c,
which will reach their destination by ad-
dressing Messrs. Fleichman l. Sickel Los
Angeles.-4ua.
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The New York Herald says that the Forrest
divorce case, which has so long occupied the
Tttcntion nf the Courts and the public, is at
last 'on the eve of final settlement. The
question of alimony has been sent before a
irrferee. Pending this arbitration, d decision
'cf the Conrt gives to Mrs. Forrest an allow
i:'ncc Of $4,000 per month, and S 500 law
fees, out OF tile defendants estate.
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No We DoN'r.-A Democratic organ in
Illinois thinks that we "wish Mr. Douglas
dead" Oh. no we don't, but we do hear
tily wish his father had never seen his mo-
ther-Louisrille Journal.
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10

Dan Rice, the Snowman, has added sys
tenn of colportage to his circus. and in the
New England towns where he plants his tent,
he occupies the day in distributing religious
tracts.
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10

In the Santa Cruz Sentinel, of Friday last,
we find several paragraphs of interest:
HEAVY WHEAr-The largest yield OF wheat
Of which we have any account this season,
in this county or elsewhere, is fcom the farm
Of r. F. Peckham, Esqr., in the Pajaro val
ley; he has just completed harvesting 200C
bushels from thirty acres-average yield 661
bushels per acre. We are assured by Mr. P.
that the same was not full crop, many por-
tions of it being badly blghted and yielding
not over thirty bushels to the acre, while
other portions yielded as high as ninety
bushels. 1t is of the Sonorian varicty-the
seed was bluestoned-and the crop is entire
ly clear of smut or rust.
BIC APRIcor.-Mr. Isaac Williams, of
this county, showed us the largest apricot,
we beiiege, ever raised 1t measured eight
inches in circumference, and weighed over
six ounces; and was grown in Mr.. Williams
garien at the Pajaro.
WHALE FISHERIES AT MoyTEREY-The
whaling season has commenced at Monterey
nearly a month later than the usual time
On Saturday week the Portuguese whalemen
took two whales, making four that they have
captured this srason. Capt. Davenport, with
a oats crew, and Thursday week also took
two-a COW and calf.
MAcKEREL.-TheSe fish have reached the
other side of the bay, and our neighbors
of Monterey are catching them in great
abundance. They have not made their ap-
pearance here yet, but probably will soon do
SO. Smelt and barracuda though, are hon
oring our waters and adorning our tables.
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10

ALTITUDE OF INspIRTIoN RocK.-The alti-
tude of Inspiration Rock, Yosemite Valley,
above the sea, is 1920, and halfway between
this point and Clarks Ranch, the altitude is
1926, and the thermometer s2.-Mariposa
Star,
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10

Late advices from New Brunswick report
the serious effects of the potato rot through
cut the province.
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10
CHE Nydranlie gress.
Sacramento Agent.

A. BADLAM is authorised to receive adyef.fsehnents
asd subscriptions for this paper in Sacrahento, and
eeipt for the same.
The hydraulic press., 1859-09-10
Preventive against Ague and Feve,
UDOLPHO WOLFE.
Caution to the Public.

Since the introduction of my Schiedam Aromatic
Schuapps into the United States a number of LIQUOR
Mixers in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and San
Francisco have been engaged in puttingup mixed and
poisonous Gin in and jugs to he palmed off upon
the unwary for my genuine Schnarps. At first. they
boldly eounterfeitei my name but stopped that
by causing several of them to be arrested They now
confne themselves to closely initiating the appearance
and shane of my bottles and the peculiar wrapper
which have always used. viz: YELLOW PAPER
printed with RED AND BLUE INK, PASTEBOARD
PRINTED CAPS.
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NEW DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL
~ To be entitled
THE SOUTHERN AURORA.

Tie undersigned proposes establish in the city of Baton
sgSss new Democratic Journal entitled the SOUTHERN
that this s shs Fgy ahs,H s and
Es q and
win uphold pport the Federal consi, uon not as
a snd IN @ as @
I
before the people in the power and brianey Of its own sim
all Sy s
which it virtually the remodel the terms
It wn all extravagen appropriation and profgae
e s e for poa an 5
contend for economical administration of the Federal Gov
shsass % viz paSs Ss @
other
sections Of the country combined with the
ss @ Iaa
chose rights mmune, which their vitality and
srsug will to to h9se wrongs
aas V'n S' 'e'sa'' run s aS' 4'a
sn Of Southern that the Of slavery and slave
b. he 5 @ and and r an s
power Increased enlarged her ultimate capacity Rn,
@ ssss ' s
~ ere poG m f m @ nd % mga Wb
"a, been manifested towards efforts Of the people Of Cen
s s tAs''s' to that portion Of the American Cont
VIII demand sttiet observance OF an me o
property, in the other kinds of property
whether within the Territories Of the Fedea Government oin
of its ciizns nnder its flag the high
As policy Of the State will the vast Importance Of
its position commercial yew ami the magnificent prospects
Of it's growig prosperity and greatness will encourage
liberal system of State Improvements, that its agricultural
and facilities be developed to The utmost
whilst the time will contend for economy IN the State
and loppirg off of all useless expenditures and
needless appropriations In short it is ne ded that this jour
nal shall the highest interests and welfare OF the peo
pie Of Louisiana in all things.
His designed the Aurora eminent and able
contributors Sonh and regular
from teated citizens in every parish OF the
State, that all subscribe each beccme familiar with
the on, Incidents feelings and dongs OF the
people OF every other section of the State.
The Aurora" will be Weekly Journal Of large size, md
published at in and in order to for
more general and extended circulation all classes Of
people, 1t will be clubs Of Twenty 81 80 each
The publication be commenced about the 18th of Novem
Der next provided the number of subscribers sufficient
warrant it, and for this object the undersigned intends
the whole State, hoping TO with liberal welcome
gro the people In meantime communications be ad
dressed him Mt Clinton La EDWARD DEL0NY
July ls 1859. iyl5 If
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-22

Rufus Choate was born at lpswick, Massachusetts,,
October IA, 1893. He entered Dartmouth College,
where he was distinguished as forward scholar.
Professor George Rush his roommate during bis
collegiate course He graduated in 1919, and became
a tutor in that institution. Having selected the law
for his profession, he afterwards entered the
Law School at Cambridge.
He completed his studies at Salem and began
practice at Danvers in 1924 The next year he was
chosen representative to the General Court" and
was elected to the Senate in 1927. He took promi-
nent part in the debates, and won much reputation
by his energy and sagacity.
In 1882 he was chosen to Congress from the Essex
District but declined election two years after
ward. He removed to Boston, after leaving Con-
gress where he took eminent position at the bar,
ing Of the Harrison Administration in ls41, he was
chosen to the United States enate, in the place Of
Daniel Webster, where he remained till the expiration
of the term in l845. He then retired from the po-
litical field, and devoted himself to bis profession
His course while in the Senate was conservative, and
body Of the Wing party, whose views upon the tarif
annexation of Texas and other mooted questions he
steadily and ably maintained In the contest of 1856
he gave his support to Mr.. Buchanan. He was sub
sequenty appointed Regent of the Smithsonian In
stitute and held the position about two years since
leaves wife and several children.
| The death Of Mr.. Choate was announced in the
different courts of the city Of Boston yesterday after
noon. Eloquent remarks upon the life and character
of the eminent deceased were made by the District
Attorney, the judges and leading members OF the
bar after which the several courts adjourned in re
spect to the memory of the deceased. A forma
meeting of the members of the bar has been called
to meet at IL A. NJ. on Saturday, for the purpose
considering the most appropriate manner of noticing
the sad event. The remains will be temporarily In
tered at Halifax to await the further direction of hi
friends,
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TeIegraphed t. the New orleans creseea'
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP W. Il. WEBB.

SOUTHWEST PASS, July 21.-The Tehuantepec Mail
Companys steamer W. e. Webb, Leach, commander,
crossed the bar at 1l:45 this morning, making the
tnp from Minatitlan in ftyeight hours, and bringing
mails and passengers from San Francisco to the 9Th
inst, fourteen days and half out.
The steamship Golden Gate left San Francisco on
etn INST Tor New York, having on board one million
in treasure and 700 passengers.
Intelligence has been received at Minatitlan to the
effect that conducta from Guanajuato to San Bias
was robbed of 100000 by Gen. Marquee.
A conspiracy had been discovered in the city of
Mexico, which had for its purpose the placing of Gen.
Marquesa into power Gen. Marquesa, however sub.
Guadalajara.
Further by the Webb.
The steamship Cortez sailed from San Francisco
for New York on the 9Th inst, with 81 800, 900 in
treasure, and 700 passengers.
ing districts is favorable. a. &
depressed, and gloomy feeling overspreading the
market, caused by two considerable failures.
The prices of the leading articles were tending
| downwards. I
The money market was easy.
| The grain harvest is abundant beyond precedent.
| The Fourth of July was celebrated with unusual
enthusiasm throughout the whole State.
The following ships have arrived at San Francisc,
| since the 28th ult:
From Philadelphia ship Arab Boston, ships Glas
gov, Cyclone and Pudel; New York, ships Cochie
and Newcastle; Hokong, ships Challenge and Col
| West.
| Arrival Of New Steamer.
PASS LOUTRE, July 2l.-The new propele
" Havana" Captain Mcconnell, for the Orleans an,
Havana line, arrived here at Pm.
4 She left Philadelphia on the 14th and touched a
Key West.
[The National and Southern Lines are still inter
rupted North.-REPoRTER ASSOCIATED PREss]
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-22

FOURTH OF July STABBING IN FLORIDA Mr..
James Cot bran, young man who lived about two
miles south Of Ocala, had spent the day in town, in
company with two of his sisters, with whom he was
just starting towards home. Before getting out of
town, he was met by Mr.. j. NJ. H. Munroe, also
young man and neghbor of the former, when .
dispute in regard to the conduct Of the latter caused
both parties to jump to the ground, Munroe drawing
g knife and opening it as he did SO. Mr.. Cothran
caught up a stick, and the affray commenced dur
ing which Mr. Cothran stabbed in the head, neck
and side. A brother of the injured man, who came
slightly cut on the shoulders as he attempted to sep
arate the parties The wounded man was then car
ried to Mr.. W. B. Mler's residence. where medical
aid and the best attention was afforded notwith-
standing which be died the next day.
TForda Home Companion.
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How Garibaldi Took Brescla.
Mr.. Russell, the welI.known correspondent of th,
London Times, writes:

Mr.. Russell, the weltknown correspondent of the
London Times, writes:
As have mentioned Garibaldi and his corps, ID
will perhaps interest you how he came from Ber.
gamo to Brescia. The Austrians had scarcely with
drawn from Bergamo when messenger was caught
on the road who brought orders from headquarters 10
hold Bergamo at any price, il 1t had not been given
ny. yet. 1t would have been very awkward had tha
order come before, for Garibadi without any cannon,
would scarcely have thought Of attacking the Aus
trians in town enclosed by high ramparts, with
only two outlets AS it was, the National Guard fell
to making barricades SO as to keep the place against
the Austrians should they attempt to return.
In the meantime Garibaldi went after the Aus
trians, who were retiring toward Brescia In order
to mislead them he turned down toward Romano,
which is close to the highroad from Milan and Brea-
cia; the Austrians followed to bar the road to Bres
cia They had scarcely gone of on that scent when
Garibaldi turned again to the north, and, making
forced march of forty-ve miles in less than twenty
four hours appeared before and in Bresca before the
Austrians had the romoest idea of his Whereabout.
How little they knew appears from the fact that tho
Major attached as chef detGt major to General Uf-
bans division was caught with several orderlies in
the neighborhood never suspecting the presence Of
Garbaldi's corps.
The most beautiful thing, however, was that while
the main body went in all haste to Brescia, twenty
four men were put two omnibusses, the two officers
commanding them, Col. Turr and Major Cam0s1i,
following in little twowheeed carts of the country.
The whole went off to Lake Iseo and raised the Val
Canoncia. The people rose Immediately, some 45oo
stand of arms were ready, with which the National
Guard was armed, the Austrian steamer on the lake
was taken possession of, and the two officers re-
turned leaving the twentyfOur men there garri-
son. but bringing 25O volunteers away to Garibaldia
camp.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-22

THE MEMORY OF WAsHINdroN INVESTED IN
WHARF Lors.-We perceive, says an exchange, that
Mr.. John A. Washington is investing the large for
tune wrung from his countrywomen as the price of
Mount Vernon, in real estate in the city Of Chicago
He has purchased $50 feet river 'front.' $50 feet depth
on his own account, for $4,000, and made other
large investments, in company with Mr.. Wm. s.
Turner, Of Virginia. In Mr.. Washington's case it
has been worth something to have an illustrous an
cestor and he has traded most shrewdly the nher
tance We are not superstitious, but we somehow
have notion that the Almighty will not prosper
this desecration.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-22

The Ohio grape crop promises to be very large.
The Cincinnati Gazette states that one gentleman,
who has ten acres in grapes, thinks he will make
this fall, if nothing happens about 600o gallons
of wine. Another gentleman, who has vineyard
of eight acres anticipates crop of 1000 gallons to
the Last year be bad orders for 5000 gallons
OF wine and made only 500 gallons.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-22

The cotton crop of this county never offered pros
pect for better yield. Old Fayette will ship about
II 600 bales, via the Harrisburg Railroad this season.
Liza Grange (Texas) True Issue.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-22

The greater portion Of the grain throughout the
country has been during the week, shocked, and a
golden harvest it has proved. The ears have not
come down go solid on scale since 1854. Those spec.
ulators who live off the vitas of the public will have
to exist long way off them this year.
fHarrishurg Q'a.) Patriot and Union.
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CRors.-From all parts Of the State we hear of
rains. The cotton crop, it is sad will be unusually
fine and abundant The corn crop in some few coun-
ties will prove failure.
TIudiapola fTexas1 Courier
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COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY.-The annual
commencement of this venerable institution was cee
brated with great enthusiasm on the 4th inst. The
address TO the students delivered by Hugh DR.. B.
Grigsby and the oraton before the literary societies
by Roger a Pryor, Esq. Of the latter we find the
following notice in one of our contemporaries:
The address Of Mr.. Pryor was one of the most bril-
liant triumphs of literary oratory which have ever
heard. Eloquent and admirably sustained as it was
force and fire of eloquence truly extraordinary The
subject 1.-The Politician and the Man of Letters"
After paying an eloquent tribute to the statesman
who serves his country for his country's good, un-
stained by selfish motives unprompted by the lust for
power MIR. Pryor drew graphic picture of the base
pursuits and gnoble shifts OF the mere politician, who
serves party only to advance self, in contrast with
the noble aims and pure pleasures of the man of let
terS and science,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-22

DETROIT VESSEL AT LIvERPooL.-A letter has
been received in this city by the of the brig
Caroline, which cleared for Earope in May, stating
that she arrived at Liverpool on the 2lst of June
She left Quebec On the 29th of May, and was COM
count Of furious Storm but was generally favored
with fair winds the rest of the way. 1t will thus be
seen that she has made the trip in twentyone days
running time. She made the run from land to land
in thirteen days. [Free Press.
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kEAN's HENRY THE FIrTH.-The London CORES.
pondent Of the Boston Transcript says:
went the other evening to see Charles Kean's
Henry the Fifth" 1t is called the most perfect
dramatic representation yet seen on the London
stage. Two of the scenes surpass all my previous
theatrical experience. The siege Of Harbour is as
real as anything that can be done upon the stage.
The breach in the walls-the bodies crushed by the
fallen masonry-the grenades and fiery missiles
thrown into the town-the assault, not by few
awkward supernumerares, but by a crowd Ct we'll
drilled men who look like soldiers-make up pic.
ture which will not easily pass from my memory.
The triumphal entry of Henry into London, also
eminently startling and untheatrical. The excite
ment of the people and the curiosity Of the women
and children to catch the first glimpse Of the hero of
Agncourt was admirably represented, and u chime
or two of church bells ringing merry peal, made me
really forget for moment that was in theater.
The Henry has already run some seventy nights or
more and still draws crowded houses.