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Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-03-26
ICHNOLOGY.

The Journal Of Commerce has a
very interesting article on the 1chnolo-
gy Of Massachusetts,, as illustrated by
the Geological Cabinet of Amherst
College, and the writings of Prof Ed
ward Hitchcock, on the fossil footprints
found on the slabs of free stone which
he has there collected. The journal
says:
"The visitor finds slabs from three
inches to thirty feet in length, contain
ing often long rows Of the tracks made
by animals once alive. The large
slabs, the visitor finds, are generally
placed upon their edges, upon horizon
tai or inclined tables, showing tracks
on both sides; the others are seen to
be placed npon the walls, sustained by
strong wires, or disposed in vertical
cases. As whole they constitute the
only Cabinet in the world entirely de-
voted to Ichonlogy, (the science of
tracks, and embraces some of the
finest slabs Of tracks ever exhumed T;
for this Cabinet is located in the vicin.
ity Of the track deposits, just as its
commanding position overlooks the
valley where the animals that made the
tracks roamed about, and is the work
Of Prot, Hitchcock, who has been col.
lecting these specimens from time to
time, for more than twenty years, as
he has been gradually unfolding the
science Of technology.
In discussing the age of the forma.
ton in which these tracks arc found,
the author finds an economical appli.
cation. For he proves the rock to be
Of the same geological age with the
coal rocks ofEastern Virginia. Hence
the discovery Of coal in workable quan
|tity in the Connecticut valley, would
not be an improbable event. This,
however, does not place the formation
IN the true coal measures, hut in the
equivalent of the Las of England.
The author next proceeds to state
the principles Of technology. He states
what characters Of the feet of animals
may be regarded as peculiar to thei,
respective groups. For example, he
states that birds generally have Ger
tain number of joints or phalangs upor
each of their three principal toes
three upon the inner, four upon the
middle, and five upon the outer toe
Hence it is affirmed that all tracks hav
ing these characters are ornithic.-
Again, a kangaroo.like animal ha.
large hind feet, small front feet, and :
large tail. All of these would at time.
make an Impression; so that 1wher.
we find these characters We may pre-
sumo the former presence of 4 marsu
|pial animal. DR.. Hitchcock has men
toned thirty-one such characters, ant
has applied them to the fossil foot
marks. -
Among the largest Of these animals
we notice the birds and kangaroo-lik,
animals as the mnst interesting. Incs'
were the matters Of the Come cticu
valley in oolitic days; and the larges
of the birds is the largest bird ever,
described. The nearest approach is il
the recently extinct birds Of Australia
from ten to twelve feet high, who's
bones have recently been dug up b.
English geologists, and specimen q
whose leg and foot may be found i
Ethe 6 Appleton Oahinet" where itha
'been placed far purposes Of oonPa1
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-03-26
'' The upper part thereof was whey,
The neither orange mixed with prav. {"

= ,s-
A white beard is so exceedingly
distinguished that every man whose
hair prematurely turns should be glad
to wear it; while for an old mans face
it is so softening vail, so winning an
establishment, that it is wonderful
how such an advantage could ever be
thrown away That old age should
be always long bearded, 10 be proper
ly yelled and venerable, IS the feeling,
we are sure, of every lover Of nature,
as we'll as Of every cultivated and defer
ential heart. ri geH
Youths should be told in time that
the beard grows much more graceful
ly and adapts itself much better to
the face for never having been shaved;
while in all boards nascent and downy
left to themselves there il great beau.
ty. The yellow tinted and 4axen,
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-03-26
sPHNG.


DIP down upon thenorthern shore,
Oh sweet new yer, delaying long;
Thou dost expectnt nature wrong
Delaying long delg no moro.
What stays thee from the cloudsd moons
Thy sweetness fraa its proper place ?
Can trouble live With April days,
Or sadness in the sumner moons?
Bring orchis, brinsthe foxy'ove spire,
The little speedwell's darling blue,
Deep tulips dashed with fiery dew,
Laburnums, droppingw-lls Of fire.
Oh thou. new year, dlaying long.
Dslayest the sorro, in my blood,
.aa. That longs to burst frozen bud,
And food fresher tlroat with song.
Now fades the last lo,s streak Of snow
Now Dungeons eveH maze Of quick
About the Towering squares. and .hicl
By ashcn roots the yislets blow.
Now rings the WOODLAND loud and long,
The distance takes lovelier hue,
And drowned in yoad.r living blue
The lark becomes sght'ess song.
Now dance the lights on lawn and lea,
The focks are winter down the vale,
And milkier every milky sal:
On winding stream and distant sea.
Where now the sea-mew pipes, or dives
In yonder greeuing CLEAN, and fly
The happy birds. that change their SKY
To build and brood, that live their lives
From, land to land aud in my breast
Spring wakens too and my regret
Becomes an April violet, -.g.,,,-.
And buds and blossoms like the rest.
~ Alfred 7t'nys'n.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-03-26

2 ~ The Slave Ship Wa.derey is
advertised to be sold st mashal's sale
at Savannah March 10th. II IS ru-
Dored that fifty Of the Africans brought
by her have been arrested in the low
er portion Of Aries. y. ...a ). .seti. -,
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-03-26
From the Cincinnati Gazette.
A Delightful Blunder-How Little Pic.
co'omini was Kissed, and what she
thought Of it.

During Piccolomini's late soiourn at
the Spencer House, in this city the
following incident occurred through
a mistake, as natural as it must have
been agreeable:
Little Pics peculiarities are well
joyous as child with a new plaything
and while at the Spencer went thro'
the corridors smiling on every one
she met, and embracing the little chill
dren, attracted by her beauty in the
most charming manner.
A young gentleman, residing in the
northern part Of this State-a hand
some, elegant and peaceful fellow
received letter last week, from his
sister, who had been attending school
at Kentucky, stating that she would
be on certain day at the Spencer
House, where two friends of hers were
going, and that she would look for
him to arrive in good season and &C.
company her home. -.a..,a
The brother, Alfred, came at once,
for he had not seen his sister, for
nearly two years, having passed much
Of that time in New York, and on ar
irving at the House asked for Miss.
-, and the number of her room.
Hoping to surprise her agreeab!y, he
thought he would 60 up unannounced,
having learned the floor and the posi-
ton OF the apartment. Just before he
reached the room he saw his sister
as he supposed, coming out. She was
small and plump, as when he saw her
last, anil he thought he would conceal
himself behind the corner Of the hall
until she came opposite. He did so,
and in another moment pair of little
feet were falling in pedal music on the
floor. She was within reach of him.
Its her, Of course, he thought, although
the gathering shadows of the evening
rendered objects somewhat indistinct.
That little head with dark tresses, and
humming OF an air-always his sisters
habit-tnade him confident. He wo'd
hesitate no longer; so he extended his
arms, and clasping the diminutive fig.
ure before him, and bending down
and imprinting three or four cordial
kisses on one Of the most delicious o1
mouths, he asked, "Don't you know
your brother, you little rogue?''
The s.little rogue looked blank with
amazement, and then muttering some
thing very sweet, but not ineligible
slipped out of his half lfenclasping arm,
and retreated in the direction she had
come. .a.-a..e 1 III #..r
Alfred now saw he must,have made
a mistake; and as no one appeared
he went 20 Col. Pratt, the Senior pro
1prietor, to explain the. awkward 20
sition in which he had been placed
having no desire to be compelled te
shoot at, or be shot by some genuine
brother. sI ~; -
The Colonel, who was we'll acquaint
ed with Alfred, informed him that he
had mistaken Piccolomini for his sis
ter. s $50
For the first time the brother learn.
ed that the diminutive divinity was in
the. city, aud Immediately wrote ar
apology for what had occurred, and i
she would not be satisfied he would
return what he had taken. .o
When this note was translated K
the bewitching Marie, and she was a.
sured of it's sincerity, she laughed i'm
moderately, and said she bad supposed
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22
Amalgamation.

The New York 7iIbnm,, the consistent aud ear
nest ad raeao &c all the Gtious isus or the day
proposes that as the Black Republicans the larg
est part, opposed to the Democracy, they be allowed
to nominate the opposition candidate for President
and the Americans the opposition candidate for
Vice President IL l-6p, and that the ticket thus
nominated he supported by buth Republicans and
Know Sothngs. 1t is easy To fnrrsee an abortion
from this aduItcrous connection. The way politics
shaping themselves ut present it certainly nr-
pears probable that fusion may Dc effected between
the two factions. Some If the Americans, unprin-
cped, schemiug and aspiring, 1t is useless to dis
guise the fact, who joined the Democratic party,
having failed to control It and dcsrarinR OF recciv.
ing nomination from il, are preparing TO embrace
any new Ism that mas prcsentitstfi and If the two
factions fnsr and there Is prospect of carrying
the duy, these disappointed Idfrahs WILL as bitterly
as formerly tlllify the Democratic party. The true
national incn Of lhHt dcfunct organization will
steadily adhere to the Democratic party, but the
placc.huntcrs will desert it IN the hour Of trial Ii
is stated, good authority, that He'll and Prentice,
ON the part of the "S0uth Americans" have form.
ally opened negotiations with Seward and 0reely.
on the part Of the Republicans, and that the Zri'
CMne selected To throw out frclcr to cntrnP
the Americans. They have agreed upon ticket,
provided Bell and Prentice prevail upon their
friends to swallow the bitter pill Prentice strenu.
Ousy objected 10 the terms proposcd-Riving the
Republicans the Tresident,-but Bell silenced his
objections by promising him n prominent position
in case Of success. We are pretty confident that a
fusion will be consummarcd before the adjournment
Of Congress, and that the whole strength of The OPP
position will be concentrated on the candidates IT
the Inclination. The nominees Of the Charleston
Convention bearing "olt, proudly and unconqucra-
biz our national banner and Keeping hiep to Ilse
music Of the Cnon." with tho ablcst aud purcst
statesmen If the Union to assist them, will have
nothing to fear from the apparently formidable but
really insignificant coalition Of the purans and
black legs"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22
Useless.

by reference to our Legislative proceedings it
will be observed that MIR. Holden "gave notice that
he would introduce resolution requesting Mr..
BrOderick to resign his seat" Much as we regret
that Frederick occupies seat in the Senate. I'M
gratefully and dsgracefully he has acted carry
ing into that august body the manners Of rulIan
and the language Of innate black guard. heartily
as we would rejoice were he TO resign, pleasing as
such resignation would be 10 the people of Caltur
mia, yet we are opposed to the resolution of Mr..
Holden and doubt the propriety aud policy of its in
PRODUCTION. II it be intended to rcbuke the bully
Senator, it will not have that effect one who is
impeFvi0us to shame. lie has been rebuked and
repudiated repeatedly by the people Of California
he cared not. Pass the rcsolution-wOud he re-
sign? Not he. lie paid too dearly for his elevation
for il is n notorious and indlspuabc fact, fact
that some of the representatives who formerly rep
resented FL Dorado county in the Legislature know
full wei! and have the evidence Of that he purchased
his position-tO give it up at the "request Of any
one. He will hold on to it with death grip. Not
until he has made up his losses, replcnishcd his
purse, will he dream Of rcsignng. Were the entire
people of the State to join in the Request" he
would treat their request with Indifference Know.
ing the hopclessncss Of his ever again getting back
he will make the most out Of his first and lust SEN
at0rial term.
Mr.. Holden greatly mistakes the man il he thinks
he is either vcrdant or has any decacy Of feeling.
He knows that he is disappearing the people OF
California; he knows that they have contemplate
opinion Of his abilities and he shrewdy suspects that
that opinion is profoundly correct; he knows that
he has rendered himself obnoxious TO them he feels
his littcness, the embarrassment arising from being
placed in prominent position, for which education,
association and talent have wholly untitled him -
knowing and feeling this, he is determined to pun
sh his constituents by Obstinatcly thwarting their
wishes on every question and representing them in
spite Of their remonstrance. II is useless therefore
for the Legislature to request him to resign. He
won't do Il. lie can't have much respect for the
wishes of those who have no respect-not particle
for him and who differ from him politically. Re.
feet Mr.. HOIden withdraw your resolution. The
whole Black Republican press Of the State, the Bee,
Union and Register taking the lead in the congcnial
work, are bursting with indignation at your attack
IN their Senator, and they will swear until they are
rs black in their face they in their politics,
FIAT it is Administration persecution Of Douglas
Democrat" False as it is, when once they assert
Il they'll swear 70 it. Don't introduce it, sir.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

An alarm Of Ere yesterday morning started the
bOys not from their prOpreiy, but from their beds,
rather earlier than vas agreeable Scarcely had the
alarm been given ere the machines we're out and on
the spot u originated in q carpenters shop, near
Confidence Engine Company, on Main street. For
tunately Il was discovered just as 1t commenced
blazing and was put out without dong any damage.
One Of the eeblcst but at the time most prompt
and attentive members Of Confidence arrived justas
the Secretary had concluded calling the rolf with
his shoes in his hands, his breeches hind part be.
fore, q queer article on his head that rcsembled
something man don't wear, aud tears in his eyes,
but whether the latter were caused by chagrn Mt
being late or BY rubbing to open thcm-for further
information the lovers of the marvellous are respect
fully referred to Col. JACK McDougald.
Be Vigilant-Therc is every reason for believing
that our City is at this moment infested by gang
Of desperate scOundrcls who will not scruple to com
NIT any and every species of crime, and it bchOovcs
not only the police, but every citizen to keep SHARP
lookout for them. The carpenter shop which was
discovered TO be OH fire yesterday morniug, gave
uDmistakablc proof e the deliberate intention tt
burn and plumber the town. The fire had been
kindcd in three different portions Of the building
iI at one place. in the very center Of cOmbustibl,
pile Of lumber which stood against the wall. After
the fire, it was discovered that mn empty money
drawer had been opened ut the kcokuk Hotel
and that an Overcoat was missing from the Sam'
establishment. The coat vas subsequently fount
m the building where the fire occurred.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

A REPUBLICAN PArER.-It is currently reported
says the San Francisco Tina, that u daily Re
publican paper will shortly be issued in this city
under the cditnrial conduct Of Dir. c. a. Wsshburn
who arrived in the last steamer. Mr.. W. has been
formerly known as the editor of several prominent
and influential journals here. and always II S,Aunri
and consistent Republican. Az the approaching
Presidential contest will witness extensive organ
izaton of that party, it is reasonable tn suppose
that such paper will be literally supported"
This same "always staunch and consistent Re
publican" has always been staunch aud consist.
cnt" Brodcrickite. and he WAS doubtless sent out
here BY his old chief to establish Republican pa
per. As Broderick has gone over to the Rcpubli.
cans we can see necessity for the establishment
Of new Republican journals those that now en-.
dorse his course will follow him into the ranks Ot
the enemy,
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22
Why Douglas was ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The idle rumnr. ont Of which the opposition nrc
seeking to make capital that the President insisted
upon the removal Of Douglas from the Committee
Territories, is thus put to rest by the well in.
formed and reliable Washington correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Enquirer:
I" The telegraph reported that President Buchanan
insisted Douglas being cd from the head Of the
Committee on ierrltorles. Ih1H - nct 70 NE Two
and Thompson, Of New Jersey, voted against change
and they pretty correct index 10 the PTcsdent"
feelings. The truth Is the motive for the change was the
understanding here that Mr.. Douglas will not he here
10 take his be- fore the rs middle Of February
Had he been in Washington ut the opening Of the
session, ready to attend lu tho important aud pres
sing duties Of the commttc of which he was Chair
man, he would not have been removed. That the
Presidents "parilcular friends voted against u
change. is sufficient evidence that the President
desired hin, to be rrainr, ut the head If the COM
mIttec. The same correspondent thus aludes TO
the brave Young Senator" who misrc presvnts the
people of California:
sScnatOr BrOderick is regarded here having gone
over TO the Republicans body, soul and hre cchcs lie
is Of great energy Of character, but not with
cores spending amount Ut brains. lie hates Buchanan
with Spaniards hate and takes every Opportunity to
show it, werehe n"w before tho people Of California lac
would be badly defeated
The people Of California, three several occa.
sions, rcpudated him and his followers, with the
greatest unanimity. Had he ever come directly be.
fore them, he would have been shanlcfulIy defeated
Men who voted to place him where he is, disregard
I'd the wishes Of their constituents violated their in
structions deliberately broke their solemn promises
and insuted ind brought disgrace upon the Demo-
cratic party BY their choice. Some of them were
afraid to return to their constituents odi0us had
they rendered themselves for voting for III" mnn
the Democracy had rcbukcd. Even last year, when
he fused with the Republicans and dcxtcrOusly
used the popular name If Dnuglas, hc complete
~ routed, almost annllatcd. A few Of his friends
elected to the legislature, and they under false
cours. Had they dared confess they were Bi"d-
crck men, not Of them would have been elected.
To save themselves they were forced to rcpudiate
their master, and they did it without shame re-
uctance, but only to deceive. Not one Of his min-
ions dare express opinion without first getting
his permission That he has "gonc over, body
and SOUL to the Republicans" does not surprise any
one acquainted with his political history. lie nj.
waysl sympntIscd and worked with them sccreHy
and he and his friends and his organs took decided
grounds against Douglas and the Kansas Nebraska
bill ON its first introduction. The Democratic party
has lost nothing by his apostacy.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

RsxoSAE.-L. Remish, "Original Cheap John, i"
10 moved his store into Weston's 6repT0of brick,
. Aw d0Ors above the old stand. Remish has an
axteAsive assortment of goods and sells rs cheap
as the cheapsst."
NueswE Z PsTsE have our hearty thanks for q
Arss bgudls Of European and Atlantic papers and
niusnRiAls.
LaazsLAvvR DocuNESTs.--We are indebted TO
NsssEs. Gregory, Ketchum, Baker, Dickinson, Titus
md HAn, of the Senate; and Messrs. Slosa, Cole
~ Msws, Moore and Etratton Of the House for
legislative documents.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

-NOrsv CARarERs !"In another column will be found
the advertisement of Messrs. Mccain bradshaw, the
Noisy Carriers" of PacsrvIlle II industry and perse-
verance signs success these Aspants for the trade
and patronage Of the reading public. succeed In
tsbIIshine COED business We commend the attention
Of the reader to their and hope see them
we'll sustained their endeavors to furnish ood for the
mind"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

THG PoLIcE GAzETrE.-This is thc little of n large
new weekly paper, which made its first appearance
in San Francisco last Sunday morning tits neat
" printed and devoted entirely to record Of GRIM
ina news" 1t contains correct portrait Of the mo-
tOriUus "Tippcrary Bill" who murdered Richard
II. Doak. in San Francisco on the 10Th Of November
last. 1t is edited by John Is. Urmy and published
by Messrs. Hester 4 lIracy, at g. per annum.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

jerry SULLIVAN, of San Francisco, Is entitled to
our thanks for full supply Of late Atlantic and
European papers and magazines. Jerry is the true
friend Of the mountain printers, and we doubt not
that they all duly grateful for his kind Pemem
brance of them.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

RICE QUARTz.--The extreme richness Of the
"Akey aud johnson" claim, says the Sonora Dem
0cTdt, situated on the North Fork of the Tuoumne
(the discovery Of which we noticed n few weeks
since) Is just now astonishing the natives On
Wednesday last they took out about $4,000, and or
Thursday about $1,000. Some Of the specimens
shown US were Of extreme richness tanning one
half or more of gold. A "big haul" is anticipated
during the week. We have seen rich specimens
taken from lead which did not pay for working
Veins THAI pay, old quartz miners inform us, are
thOse that pay regularly, and not those in which
caainnallY rich snecimens are found.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

New FIRX.-Messrs. o. A. Crandnll and u. :.
Hernandez having purchased the entire establish
ment of Davis & Roy. will hereafter carry the
news, book and stationery business, at the old
stand, under the firm Of 30. A. Crandall Co..
They will keep a general assortment Of goods in
their linc which they will sell at the lowest rates.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

Foes IN the NoRrH.-The Red Bluffs Beacon Of
a late Gate, says: Never within recolec-
I'm have we seen such heavy fogs as those that at
Dressn. prevail hcreaocpts' So dense are these
foes thst showers of water, not unlike smart Ta:,
1aIi from the trees in the morning" While most
genial aud cheering rays Of IN uncloudeG sun have
mm
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

TAX on MIxIxG CLAIMs-Thc Supreme Court has
rendered decision to the effect that the Legisa-
ture has the power To tax mining claims. Admit
M;-will the members of the legislature be verdant
enough TO exercise the power? We think not.
Il IL useless discuss the question. II bill for
such an impoltic purpose were introduced it would
be voted down without ceremony.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-22

Mr.. Gerbcrding has purchased the interest Of Mr..
Thomas King in the San Francisco Bulletin, and
the latter has retired from the editorial chair hav-
ing realized competency by psndcriug to de-
rravCd taste.