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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

The discovery OF gold at Pixies Peak, has
created quite disire in the public mind to
learn more of that country. The follow
ing extracts are from an address lately de-
livered by Col. WILLIAM GILP1N, at pres
ent a resident of Independence, Mo. q %
Col Gilpin has devoted several years of
his life to the physical geography of the
western half of this continent. The results
of his examinations are startling and origi-
nal. For many years he has taken every
opportunity of making them public. Long
before the late discovery of gold near Pixies
Peak, his views were familiar To the public.
In recent address, delivered at Kansas
City, he gave a connected summary of his
own observations and conclusions. As
matter of general interest to our readers,
we copy below certain extracts from the
discourse in question. .taef sii
This address, was delivered in the very
midst of mountain men, trappers, hunters,
traders with New Mexico, and tho Indian
tribes, and at the very initial point for all
that ,trade-amoug those who best know
whether the information impaired could
be depended upon as authentic or not. 1t
must be also borne in mind that Colonel
Gilpin speaks entirely from personal knowl-
edge, having spent a long time among the
scenes he describes. The testimony thus
furnished is that of an, educated and scien-
tifc man-among the FIRST if not the very
first, to construct an isothermal may for
this continent, and the author Of a "Hy-
geographic Map of North America" which
has elected hehighest oommendation from
such savans as Baron Humboldt and Pro-
lessor Johustone. He may be unquestiona-
bly, regarded as one eminently competent
from study and experience, to know
thoroughly the subject he discusses. With
these few words, by way of preface, we
proceed to give the extracts. We only re,
gret that the pressure of our columns will
not permit us to give more: .,.t .sl,s,.
sMy own personal experience, earned
during three military expedition made be-
tween the years is44-49, rendered Ides
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
! 'Misfdlaneolls,
50 THE BROKEN HEARTED,
CRIME IT'S OWN AvENGER,

We recently published letter in which
Harlow Case, the defaulting Collector
of Sandusky, Ohio announced the de:
cease of the unhappy woman who bad ae-
companied bis fight, and implored the for
giveness of her husband. Under the title
We have given above, a missionary cores
pondent of the Boston Wqtchman and
Reflector describes an interview with the
guilty pair, which took place shortly be-
fore death hurried away the mother and
the child whom she had made the COM
panion of her wanderings. The subject is
a painful one, but the writer describes so
feelngly and truthfuily the selfinfiicted
misery Of Case and his partner in guilt,
that we reproduce his narrative: 47
.9 - awhat though the spicy breezcs - -
lrfsts aas Blow soft DER Ceylon's Isle, = - 'ir
Though every prospect pleascs, -L
i' And only msn is vile!''
Curiousiy enough, I was just repeating
this 'stanza, when my new acquaintance
called for me. l had met him while on
business visit to Ceylon, as countrymen of
mine, and was pleased with the opportuni-
ty that afforded me more intimate per-
sonal knowledge. z d2sa7 ,eaTas o'.l
Il thought myself fortunate in falling in
with SO agreeable gentleman, and consid-
cred his face and manners peculiarly refin-
ed. On our second meeting | noticed q
singular restlessness of the handsome dark
ewes. and irratable bitterness of the lips,
and disposition to he constantly on the
move, shown in the tapping of light BAN
boo cane, or the motion Of foot or hand.
These things, however, did not strike me
as singular at the time, but coupled with
what / afterwards learned, were certain ev-
licences that the man felt already the gnaw-
ings Of the worm that never dies. 10 '''d
One afternoon we lfst the little seaport
town where l was sojourning, and rode a
short distance into the interior Of the gor-
psons Island. Most glorious were the sur
Toundings on every hand. With prcdi-
esiity quite undresmed Of by the inhabit-
ants Of colder cline, nature had showered
her most exquisite floral gifts everywhere.
Trees loaded with sweet-smelling flowers,
their intense colors vieing with the foliage
of richer green, from out Of which they
saiIsd; tai csctas plants with crimson,
gobletsbaped blossoms; iillies, gorgeous
70 the queenly unfolding Of form and color
.--eyerTtbine rich, lavish and wonderful
met our eyes, fsssted to fullness with this
tropical inxuriance. h siiI "a f;oigait.se@
aeaTbis Is my house, said my new friend,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

THE DUKE AND TIE Burton MAKER.-In the
middle of the battle of Waterloo, the Duke
saw man in plain clothes, riding about on
a cob horse in the thickest Ere. During
temporary lull, the Duke beckoned to him,
and he rode over. He asked him who he was
what business he had there? He replied he
was an Englishman, accidentally at BRUSSELS,
that he had never seen a fight, and he wanted
to see one. The Duke told him that he was
in instant danger of his life; he said, ssNot
more than your Grace,' and they parted
But, every now and then he saw the cob man
riding about in the smoke, and at last, having
nobody to send to a regiment, he again beck
oned to this little fellow, and told him TO go
up TO that regiment ana order them tn charge,
giving him some mark of authority the Colo
mel would recognise. Away he galloped, and
in few minutes the Duke saw his order obey
ed The Duke asked him for his card, and
found, in the evening, when the card fell ont
of his sash, that he Ii, ed at Birmingham, and
was button manufacturer. When at Bir-
mingham, the Duke enquired of the firm, and
found that ne was their traveller, and then in
Ireland. When he returned, at the Dukes
request, he called on him in London. The
Duke was happy to see him, and he said he
had a vacancy in the Mint at fS00 year.
The little cob man said it would be exactly the
thing, and the Duke installed bin.-LDe Of
Hayden the Painter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

BACKBITING.-Never say of one who is ab-
sent, what you would be afraid or ashamed to
say if he were present ssHe OF whom you de-
light TO speak evil," says wise moralist,
ssmay hear OF it, and become your enemy, or
if he do not, you will have to reproach your
self with the meanness of attacking one VINO
had no opportunity of defending himself.
Never listen to those who deal in scandal; he
who ISLANDERS one TO You, will SANDER you to
another" Tale hearers make tale-bearers !;
and hence DR.. South said, ssthe tale-bear and
the tale-hearer should be hanged together,
the one by the ear, the other by the tongue"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

How THEY MAKE COFFEE IN FRASCR.-A cup
of French coffee seems TO have the effect to
put Americans into ecstacies; yet few of them
are thoughtful enough to obtain from their
French brethren the process by which the de-
lcious beverage is decocted. OF this few is
a Buckeye writing from Paris under date of
Nov. 9th, who supplies the desired informa-
ton. He writes: ssWhile at Mr.. Morle's in
Boston his good lady very kindly initiated me
into the art of coffee making. In the first
place il is scorched in a hollow cylinder,
which is kept constantly revolving over slow
fire, and not grain of il allowed to burn.
Secondly, ii is ground very fine, and thirdly,
when it is to be used, portion of this is plac-
ed in a finely rei forated pan or cup, which ex-
actly fits into the top of the boiler, coffee pot,
or vessel you wish to use. Boiling hot water
is then poured on, and it percolates gradually
through, carrying with it all the essential prin-
ciples of coffee. AS soon as percolation is
completed, the pan is removed, containing all
the grounds, and then boiling hot milk is adj
ded to tho infusion, and your coffee is made.
1t is brought on the table in bowls, with a
knife and spoon, and a little willow basket Of
bread. The servant then places by your plates
tea dish on which are two or three Jumps of
white sugar, always of a certain size, and you
coffee boiled, and this is one reason why the
cafe du Lait and cafe noir are so much admired
by all who take them. If you will try this
mode, L am sure, in few experiments, you
will succeed in getting it right, and possess
yourself of luxury which will add very much
to breakfast on a cold morniDg-try it,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16
For the ''Raftsman's Journal"
HOPE ON, HOPE EVER
BY LOGAN.


Who would quail at opposition
Who would cover beneath n frown?
Manhood is your true condition;
Never lay that manhood down;
But maintain life's true position;
Eortitude is true renown.
Why should mortals grasp at trouble,
Nursing it to keep it warm:
Let il be. and like a bubble
1t will burst, and do no harm;
Coax it, and you'll make it double
Frown, twill vanish like a charm.
Or why should you seek to borrow
Grief thy spirit TO annoy:
Every day may have its sorrow,
But each day aciH bring its joy:
Ever hope on. for tomorrow
Nay bring peace without alloy.
Cling not TO the flower that's faded
Joys Will come, and joys depart
Look not on the side that's shaded
Suns are shining on thine heart;
And the future, heavy laded
With the good. may good impart.
Hold not then thy grief so tightly,
NOr so fondly nurse thy wo:
Don't adhere TO things unsightly;
Reason bids thee, let them go.
See the heavens are shining brightly,
And the healing zephyrs blow.
Surely hope has not departed.
Though the flow rs their bloom have shed
They now preach to thee, down hearted,
You shall have our fruit instead.
bnd the soul that has been smarted
Shall be greatly comforted.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16
A THOUSAND DOLLAR HUSBAND.

A curious case, saws the New York Tribune,
came before the Supreme Court on the 9th
inst, which sheds incidental light upon tho
matrimonial brokerage business in that city.
A suit is brought by Robert q. Nellis against
George Grouse and his wife for s. 600 CON-
mission in getting husband for the woman,
which husband is the defendant George. Four
years ago, Mrs. Grouse was a gay widow in
search of partner. She was in excellent
health, of good bodily vigor, ample fortune,
and of an amorous and affectionate disposition.
She wanted husband, and told Nellis that if
he would introduce her TO the proper man for
such situation, she would pay him thous-
and dollars. Nellis accepted the commission,
and brought up J John Cummings of Cahajoha-
rie, New York. Cummings WAS on probation
for while, but did not suit. Nellis started
for the country again, and succeeded in cap
turing military man, known Major Free
man, all the way from Saratoga County. Free
man had long siege of courtship, but the
twain failed to unite, and Freeman is a free
man still. The third effort is additionally the
grand trial; if that fails, abandon hope. Nell
lis made third essay, and this time induced
the defendant Grouse kinsman of his own
by the way, to undertake the difficult task of
suiting a widow Fortune and the widow
smiled upon Grouse, and year ago the bar
gain was completed by marriage. Nellis as
serts that, by his introduction of Grouse, the
widow got the much-desired husband, and that
she or they rightfullv owe him 81 900 commits
sion, as promised but never paid. The CON-
plant is certainly strange one; but the de-
tense is still more singular. The promise does
not appear to be denied the service is appa-
rent, for there is the husband brought in
proof; but the ex-widOw's counsel argues that
the claim is against public policy, and that no
such system of brokerage is recognized in
common law, as it is against good morals.
The case created considerable excitement, and
strenuous efforts were made 70 keep it ont of
the newspapers; SO we suppose We ought not
to say anything about it. Judge Davies, before
whom the case was brought, had taken the pa
pers, and will give decision hereafter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

The Buffalo Republic states that Russian
named Albert David, who on the Sd of Febru-
ary was sentenced to the Penitentiary of that
county as vagrant, has fallen heir, by the
death of his father, to an immense fortune in
Russia, valued at over two millions of dollars
The banker of the deceased was in Buffalo on
Friday a-week, taking measures TO effect the
release of David, who, he says came to this
country four years ago, with sixty thousand
dollars in his possession, one half of which
he lost by the panic, and the balance of which
he squandered.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

SEEING THE ELEPHANT.-When cousin Icha-
bod first saw him at the show, he exclaimed,
with mute astonishment: "Then that's the
real managerer-the identical critter itself !!
Wouldn't tew on 'em make a team TO draw
stun with 2 Amt he scrouger !" 1chabod
went home and related what he had seen. 81
seed" said he, ssthe genewine manegerer-the
biggest lump of flesh that ever stirred he
had tew tails-one behind, tother before
PHILOSOPHERS call the fore one pronobscus.
He put one of his tails in my pocket and haul
ed out all the gngerbread-every hooter.
What dye think he done with itf Why, he
stuck it in his own pocket, and began to fun
Bile for more.' Ichabod was most as upso-
nhisticated as Hummel Byerlip.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

It will hardly be believed, but If is never
theless, true, that an elopement took place, a
few days ago, at Albany, New York, between
couple of children, aged respectively four
teen and fifteen years, The young Romeo ac-
tually provided himself with a package of ar
senic, to commit suicide in case of a discoye-
ry, but fortunately the father of the young
gentleman overlook him at Utica, got posses
sion of the poison, had the girl locked up, and
gave the boy good cowhfdfng.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

A Hibernian had come far to see Niagara,
and while he gazed upon it, friend asked if
it was not the most wonderful thing he had
ever seen. To which he replied "Never
bit, man never bit Sure, it's no wonder
at all that the wather should fall down there
for I'd like to know what would hinder IT'D
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

Cincinnati court has granted decree of
divorce on the ground that the husband utter
ed an oath IN the sacred presence OF the wife.
The Enquirer says the wife had ssbecome SO
supersensualized by the ETHEREAL influence of
Spiritualism that the gross vulgate was shock
ing to her nerves. Delicate creature
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

Piccolomini gave a concert in Troy, N. Y,
last week, and was serenaded afterwards. She
appeared and, the Troy Times says, pronounc-
ed the following oration:
ssShentlemen l am veer mooch obligee for
dis coomplementz. l am veer poor speak
Anglish, unit feels shleepy.'
Eat is more better ash goot-yaw!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

There is an anecdote of an editor of out
West, who, when he was short of matter, or
grudged the labor or type requisite to put it
in print, used to send out his paper with one
side page entirely blank, merely drawing
his subscribers attention to the fact by note
ssThs space will be very useful for the chill
dren to write upon.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

A SENSIBLE KING.-It is related that lady
made complaint to Frederick the Great
King of Prussia. ssYour Majesty" said she,
ssmy husband treats me badly" ''Tbat is
mono of my business replied the King.
ssBut he speaks i'll OF you,'' said the lady.
ssThat, replied he, s.is none Of your business"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

Mrs. Mary Taylor, of Lee, Mass, had sur
prise party of her afteen children, on her one
hundredth birthday, lately.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

The defects OF the mind, like those of the
face, grow worse as we grow old.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16

II virtue is its own reward, there will be
persons who will have little enough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Washington News.

In pursuance of resolution adopted III
the democratic caucus. McsSrs Garnctt. Val.
landigham. Crawford. and Marshall of Hi.
noiS. have been appointed Il committee To re-
port at the adjourned meeting Oh Saturday,
some plan for the rctrcnchmcnt of the expcn-
dittres of the government.
The select committee appointed to exam
inc the accounts of Mr.. Seaman the late Sill
perintendent of public printing, expect tn
complete their labors next week.
The select committee appointed 10 exam
inc the alleged abuses in the navy depart
mcnt and yards, have already summoned and
continue summpming more witnesses than
they can conveniently examine during the
present session.
The Senate in executive session to-day.
resumed the consideration of the nominal
ton of Emory d. Potter, Collector Of Tole-
do but - II" quorum was present, the
question was not taken.
The committee on military affairs are still
engaged in the consideration Of the Oregon
and Washington Indian war debt. Ex-Goy-
errors Lane and Stevens the delegates from
those Territories last night had hearing on
the suhect before the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
ABoy Carried Over the Fall Of Niagara.

A sad accident occurred at Niagara Fall.
On Saturday. An adopted son of Mr.. Gibbs,
foreman Of the paper mills, accidentally fell
into the river and was carried over the Amer.
lean Falls We understand that the lad was
on the ice. near the mills. where men had been
running drift Ice from the tiume. and acct,
dentaly fell into the swift stream. lie was
not seen Ia fall. but was seen some distance
down the river, in the rapids, when beyond
the reach of human aid. and speedily passed
over. Of course 20 rise no more alive. The
child was 10 years old, and Il lad of much
promise, beloved by his adopted parents and
all who knew him. The calamity caused
much sensation at the village where it occur
red.-Rochester lnion aRd .idseytiSer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Improvement in the Aquarium

Almost every one knows that the ocean
and river gardens" which are now 40 popu
lar in this country, AS we'll as in England
are the result of the application Of an estab-
lishcd natural law, the plants supplying the
oxygen the animals require. and the AMI
mails the nitrogen which the plants heed
\ more perfect aeration, however, has been
desirable, and still more. slight agitation
current or motion in the water it being well
known that some animals and some plants do
not thrive we'll i'll perfectly still water One
Of our own countrymen, Mr.. }. A. Cutting OF
Boston. has. by the application of another
law Of nature, achieved what English natur,
ali,ts have vainly sighed after. and by very
simple apparatus has produced perfect aera-
ton with Il corresponding agitation or cur
rent in the tank. The plan is patented, and
50 wonderfully successful has been its oper-
alton. that Mr.. Cutting and Mr.. Butler, (of
the Museum in this city are about to open
an exhibition offuval and marine aquaria
in Boston on a scale Of unparalleled magniti-
cence. upward Of ten thousand dollars having
been expended upon it. The apparatus will
also shortly be appended to every aquarium
in the American Museum here.-N. J. Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
A PHYSICAL Phenomenon.

The Cadiz CO., Republican says that Mrs.
Burney, Of Tippecanoe. Harrison county,
Ohio, Il highly respectable lady, and Il
member of the Presbyterian Church, dur
ing a peculiar condition Of her physical
and mental organization, has preached a ser
mon half an hour long. every ether Sunday
IT ten o'clock for eighteen years. While
preaching she reclines upon bed. Her in
structonS are generally excellent, and d
bound in scriptural quotations; but when
she RECEIVERS her consciousness she has no
recollection whatever of what she has been
saying. Several years ago her case excited
the attention of several medical gentlemen,
who while they had the utmost confidence
in her sincerity. could give no satisfactory
explanation of the mystery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
TELEaRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

BosroS. Feb. Cape Haytien adyices to
the 18th ult.. have been received. All was
quiet. but measures We're in active progress
for the permanent establishment of the Re-
public. Gen. Geffard had received important
aid from the commercial classes. Emperor
Solouque and his army were very destitute.
He had placed his family on board of ses-
vel at Port au Prince, and doubtless intends to
leave the country.
NEW YORK, Feb 2.-1'he Vanderbilt op.
position California steamship line advertise
the steamer Northern Light 10 sail on the
10th of March for Aspinwall. to connect on
the Pacific side with the steamer Uncle SAM
NEw YORK. Feb. 2.-The schooner Madi-
son, from Salem, for Buenos Ayres, was sunk
Yesterday in the South Channel The crew
were saved and have arrived here in the brig
MADEIRA.
CONCORD Feb. 1.-The Railroad depot at
this place has been destroyed by fire. Loss
Sd, 900, which il covered by insurance
The books and papers contained in the office
were saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Shocking Occurrence.

PiTrSErRG. Feb Last night about | |
o'clock, 4 frame house on the outskirts Of
Allegheny city. occupied by Mr.. Rodgers, Il
carpenter. WAS totally consumed by fire.
Mr.. Rodgers his wife. and three children,
were burnt to death in the flames, only one
ofthe family, Il boy eleven years Of age, being
saved
The fire originated in the lower story, while
the family slept above. and the flame, spread
SO rapidly that it was impossible To save the
inmates Their charrcd bodies were rccn>-
cred from the ruins to-day. and n coroner
inquest has been held. but nothing was rlici-
ted from the evidence To indicate the origin
of the fire.
The father was intoxicated when he retired
To rest.
The Pittshurg Journal in giving the par
ticulars, says further that six children, in
stead Of three, were burned. and thus descrii-
es the fearful scene produced by their suffer
ings:
Screams were heard by the ncighborS in
the house before the fire was disco, cred by
them, but surprising that they were As usual.
0crasonpd by drunken fight. and as they
were known to have been drunk all day. moth
ing was thought oft till the flames were seen.
But it was too late, the drunken husband and
wife. father and mother. were consumed in
the first story. while the cries of poor inno-
cent children, the innocent victims Of the in
fernal vice of their parents. went up in hope
less agony from the second story, where the
mercileSs flames had cnrirclrd them with
their fiery and fatal wreaths before human
aid had reached them The only one saved
was n boy who got out on the porch. The
house was dry and burned like FASH