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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-18

adjourn the inquest until ten O'Clock tbs morning. when
ne hopsd all .le witnesses would be in attendance.
Tie body OF deceased then taken 20 his late resi-
dence 2oS West Twenty rst street, and thus closed the
proceedings Of the first day.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-28
The Fur Fashions.

Speaking of what will be the prevailing
fashions in furs for the ladies for this coming
winter, the New Y York Journal of Commerce
says:
Styles during the coming winter will, in
general, be the same as last year, with some
notifications affecting the sizes and shapes,
rather than the materials used. For instance,
full,sized capes preserve the general charac-
teristics, but are deeper and more cloak-like.
Garments of this character are necessarily
restricted, by their cost, to a comparatively
small class. Half capes are next in fashion
able demand and supersede almost entirely
the tippet and victorine. In short, the ten
dency of prevailing styles is to render fur
garments more expansive, enveloping the
person.
The leading furs of last season are retain.
ed. Of these, the Russian, Hudson's Bay
and mink sables, take the lead. Other de-
scriptions rank lower. Stone marten and
fitch, once so popular, are out of vogue. Last
year, the proportion of costly furs sold was
uncommoniy large, so that the tendency to
liberal expenditure in this respect, and an
easier money market, dealers anticipate a
large sale. The importation of choice sa.
bles is much in excess of the last few years
the Gunthers alone having received furs of
this class to the extent of some $4,000
while in the lower grades there is falling
off. The market is we'll supplied with the
different varieties, but not 0verst0cked.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-28

then l told him all. l wish you could have
seen the old fellows face. 1t was not the
money he cared for, after all, but the fact of
my having proved myself wide awake. He
said-and he could not imagine greater
compliment-Swinton you deserve to be my
sOn-in-law."
81 went home with him that day, and,
after dinner, when Nelly-she had no moth
er-was going to withdraw, he said:
"'Take Swinton with you, and fix the
wedding day
"And so she did, like dear, dutiful
daughter, as she always was. Old Stanley
behaved handsomely. This pretty home of
ours was his wedding present, and cost
more than all my fortune. need only say
why it is called Hop Villa; and when tell
you that the old vine we lamented the death
OF to day, is veritable scion Of the one
which laid the foundation of my happiness,
you will not wonder at our regret at losing
it,
"Just one question more, before we join
the ladies, Swinton. Was this your only
gambling transaction?"
Really and truly, yes. Remember, /
ran the risk of losing money to win home
and a bride; and, having gained these
would l endanger them for money only
think you?'
True; you need not enlarge upon it
Now, let us go to the mistress OF HoE
Villa. ."-Chambers' Journal.
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NV Mothers Last Lesson.

"Will you rlease learn me my verse,
mamma, and then kiss me, and bid me good
night?" said little Roger L., as he
opened the door and peeped cautiously into
the chamber of his sick mother; " am
very sleepy, but no one has heard me say
my prayer"
Mrs. L. was very i'll; indeed, her at
tendant believed her to be dying. She sat
propped up with pillows, and struggling for
breath-her lips were white-her eye was
growing dull and glazed, and the purple
blood was settling at the ends OF her cold,
attenuated fingers. She was widow, and
little Roger was her only, her darling child.
Every night he had been in the habit of
coming into her room and sitting upon her
lap, or kneeling by her side, while she re-
peated to him passages from Gods Holy
Word or related to him stories Of the wise
and good men spoken of in its pages. She
had been in delicate health for many years,
but never too i'll to learn little Roger his
verse and hear his prayer.
Hush hush" :" said lady who was
watching beside her couch; "your dear
mamma is too ill to hear you say your pray
ers tonight. will put you in bed Il" and
as she said this she came forward and laid
her hand gently upon his arm, as though
she would lead him from the room. Roger
began to sob as if his little heart would
break.
81 cannot go to bed without saying my
prayers, indeed cannot"
The ear of the dying mother caught the
sound. Although she had been insensible
to nearly everything transpiring around her
the sounds of her darling's sobs aroused her
from her stupor, and turning to a friend
she desired her to bring him to her couch
and lay him on her bosom. Her request
was granted, and the child's rosy cheek and
golden head nestled beside the pale cold
face of his dying mother. Alas, poor fellow
how little did he realize then the irrepara
BILE loss which he was soon to sustain!
Roger, my son, my darling child," said
the mother, "repeat the verse after me, anG
never, neusr forget it. When my tathe,
and mother forsdke me, the Lord shall taxi
me up.'" The child repeated it distinctly
and said his little prayer. He then kissed
the cold, almost rigid lips before him, ant
went quietly to his little couch.
When he arose IN the morning, ne sought
as usual, his mothers room, but he found
her cold and still That was her last lesson
He has never forgotten it-he probably
never will |! He has grown to be mana
good man-and now occupies post of much
honor and distinction in Massachusetts.
never could look upon him without think.
ing about the faith so beautifully exhibited
by his dying mother. 1t was not misplaced
The Lord has taken her darling up.
My little reader, if you have God fol
your friend, you need never fear father
and mother may forsake you-the world
may seem to you like dreary waste, full
of pitfalls and thorns-but He can bring
you safely through the trials, and give you
at last golden harp and snowy robe, like
those the purified wear in heaven. He is
all-poweriul-an ever-present help in time
of trouble. Will you not, then, seek His
friendship and keep His commandments?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-28
HOP VILLA.

had not seen Luke Swinton for thirty
years and so long ago, we were class
mates and sworn chums In the interim, l
had been knocked about, the very shuttle
cock of fortune, until at last the capricious
dame gave me the means of coming home
that is, to England-with the prospect of
ending my days there. l said 1 had not
seen Luke Swinton for thirty years, and yet,
when he and accidentally yjostled each other
" on Change" soon after my arrival, there
was enough of the old face left for me to
recognise.
"You are Luke Swinton," said, and
held out my hand.
"And you are -. He looked in.
quiringly, and his palm, slowly extended
touched mine with a doubtful clasp, till /
filled up the sentence:
James Ashburton."
No want of cordiality when those words
fell on his ear.
"To think did not know you," said be-
"but thirty years make many changes, and
yours has been rowing life, by all
accounts. You shall tell me everything by
and by"
shook my head. "Mine would be too
long story in detail, but you may fill it up
from the outline. l went away poor l
have not returned rich, though with enough
to supply bachelors wants."
II am sorry you are bachelor, my dear
fellow" said my old mate, eyeing me COM
passonately. "But there is bright side
to everything, and you can 60 home with
me to dinner without its being necessary to
ask permission moveover, you can give
orders for your baggage to be forwarded to
Hop Villa my little place out of town
without fear that your other half will lodge
detainer. Depend on it, l shall not soor
part with you"
And can you really give such an invita-
tion without the cognizance of the lady
that owns? Oh, happy Benedict" con
tinued |, laughing; "tell me where 1 may
find such a partner, and l will forthwith
join your fraternity"
"Don't talk rashly, James, but rather
make all the preparations yon need for
long visit, and join me two hours hence. u
He named the place of meeting. Both
were puuctual, and we duly arrived at Hop
Villa.
l id not expect to see such lovely do.
main as that which called my old friend
master, and its extent as far exceeded my
expectations as did its beauty. $50 this is
your home?" l asked, my face expressing
both surprise and pleasure.
"Yes, all is really mine these boundaries
enclose. see you wonder how it came tc
be so but l do like to begin long story
before dinner, so be patient while longer
We were near the house when we came
upon the gardener, who was examining the
withered remains of an old hop vine.
g Is it quite dead, Scott }" inquired my
friend.
"Quite dead, sir. Shall remove it?"
81 "Isuppose you must, but feel sorry tc
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-28
The Trade in TOads,

None but Frenchmen, of course, would
think of making regular business OF trad.
ing in these brOwn-coated gentlemen, and
accordingly we find the trade fourishing in
Paris alone. Toads for some years have
been the indispensable allies of the French
market-gardeners cultivating rich and moist
grounds. Many of these men fill their gar
dens with them to get rid of throng of in
sects injurious to the vegetables they have
raised by laborious and scientific culture.
Especially do toads attack and demolish the
slugs and snails which in single night
sometime utterly destroy the commercial
value of lettuce, carrots, asparagus, and even
early fruits. In having recourse to these
singular auxiliaries, the French gardeners
initiate their English brethren.
A great portion of the vegetable supply
Of London is derived from kitchen gardens
in the vicinity of that immense city, culti-
vated, it is said, by thirty-6ye thousand
persons. These gardens are perfect mar
vel of laborious culture. You see, some.
times, acres and acres, covered with hand
glasses. Richly manured and seduiously
attended, some of these garden spots are so
A""e"S0u oo " ylCiu us0 OlOPo ouuuaily'
Nor is there weed among them, but
the vegetables are managed with lenses to
detect mildew or fungi. Besides toads,
which they pay six shillings dozen for,
they make use of fowls to destroy the
aphides, rigging them with boots which
prevent their scratching, and allow them
only the use of their bills.
The price of toads is lower in Paris than
in London; in the former city they are still
sold, Notwithstanding the demand, for about
fifty cents dozen, and many are exported
to England. The dealers in this strange
commodity keep them in the bottom of
huge casks, into which they are constantly
plunging their bare hands and arms, without
showing the slightest fear of the liquid
secreted by the toads, which science has
declared harmless, and sometimes pronounc-
ed venomous. Busy little fellows these
repulsive looking creatures are, and worthy
of all possible encouragement and patron
age. ...
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-28

LOUIS NAPOLEON is building a ship to be
armed "wth the famous new rbinoceros
horn," which it is believed will cut through
any ship with which it may come in con.
tact. Should this experiment prove sue
cessful, it will bring naval warfare back to
the ancient fashion, when ships carried
brazen beaks, and by the power of many
oars were forced upon the enemies vessels.
Naval battles are destined to become grand
crashes, perhaps more bloody than some of
the smash-ups" to which we are some
times treated on railroads.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-28
A BORE.
BY JOHN G.. SAKE.

Again l hear that creaking step
He's rapping at the door!
Too we'll know the boding sound
That ushers in bore;
l do not tremble when meet
The stoutest of my foes,
But Heaven defend me from the friend
Who comes-but never goes.
He drops into my easy chair,
And asks about the news;
He peers into my manuscript,
And gives his candid views;
He tells me where he likes the line,
And where he's forced to grieve
He takes the strongest liberties
Bat never takes his leave!
He reads my daily papers through
Before I've seen a word;
He sees the lyric (that wrote,)
And thinks it quite absurd;
He calmly smokes my last segar,
And coolly asks for more
He opens everything he sees
Except the entry door
He talks about his fragile health,
And tells me of the pains
He suffered from score of ills,
Of which he ne er complains;
Auu uoW NC sIIuSSlcu onCe Will Uedtn,
To keep the fiend at bay;
On themes like those, away he goes
But never goes away!
He tells me of the ca-ping words
Some shallow critic wrote,
And every precious paragraph
Familiarly can quote.
He thinks the writer did me wrong;
He'd like to run him through!
He says thousand pleasant things
But never says ''Adieu."
Whene'er he comes-that dreadful man
Disguise it as may,
l know that, like an autumn rain,
He'll last throughout the day;
In vain | speak of urgent tasks;
In vain scOwl and pout;
A frown is no extinguisher-
1t does not put him out
l mean to take the knOcker off;
Put Grape upon the door;
Or hint to John that | am gone
To stay month or more.
/ do not tremble when meet
The stoutest of my foes;
But heaven defend me from the friend
Who never, never goes.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-28
Dancing.

says it is frivolous and corrupting. This is
a common error with certain class of relig.
ionists, and shows their ignorance and folly
Nothing is frivolus which is innocent and
pleasant, aud adapted to promote healthy
action. Persons who are capable of being
corrupted by dancing will certainly find
some much more effective mode to become
so if this be denied by them. Dancing
among the very young is usually conducted
under the eye of discreet seniors and well
educated adults need no supervision in dam
cling but that of common sense and their
own self respect. But suppose dancing
could in any case be perverted, so may ev-
erything else be. If we are to do nothing
till it is impossible to err in doing it, what
will there be for any one to do?
As for dancing, we shall speak from some
observation and practice, and sum up the
judgment formed of it, thus: Dancing sat-
isfies the demand of nature for action. 1t
is action for both mind and body. 1t is &C.
tion which begins, goes on, and ends with
the attainment of an object. 1t brings the
human figure into proper position, and de-
velopes the power and use of the muscles.
It is social and not a solitary pleasure.
1t is an innocent and refining pleasure, be.
cause it brings both sexes to be acquainted
with each other, and improves the manners
of both. 1t is accompanied by music, which
is one of the most elevating and greatful
pleasures known to man. Dancing is die
tate of nature. It has been made solemn
by savage warriors; mode of exalted
worship among the pious one manner of
showing social qualifications among dignita.
ries. 1t has found its proper place at last
in being social, rational, elegant amuse
ment, which delights those who engage in it,
and those who are spectators.
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The Chelsea Herald says young lady in
that town is a confirmed ether drunkard.
She inhales the subtle fluid whenever she
can procure it, to satisfy her cravings.
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JUDGE TERRY is under $4,000 bail, not
$50, 1000, as stated by telegraph.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-09-07
FROM CALIFORNIA.
From Our Own Correspondent

From Our Own Correspondent
SAN Francisco, Aug y, 1859.
The WAT among the politicians still continues
On the evening of the 9th inst, Mr. Broderck
made speech in Sacramento, and in the course of
II read the following letter addressed to HIN by
Mr. Gwin, two days before he (Mr. Gwin) was
elected TO the United States Senate:
SACRAMENTO. Jsnus-y 10, Is57.
DEAR Sir: am likely 10 be the victim o, the un-
psraeled ueachery of those who have been placed in
power through my aid aud exeroIs. The most po,ep-
ua portion Of the Federal patronage is in the hands
OF tNose who, by every principle that should govern
men OF nonor, should be my supporters, instead Of
efeumes, sod II being used for my deyructon Nv
participation IN tie distribution of this patronage hss
been the source OF uumberless ISLANDERS upon me that
hsve fosered prejudice IN tire public mrd sssir.t
me- ara have created epuites n 81 hsye been detrc
tive 10 uy happiness anl peace If mind for wears II
MS tltSed untold evils upon me and rltle ~ ne
>ft6t UtA nof recommend Il tt.gL fg3irf1sql IL
CYp0iEtneEt % offce "a k3s Sac. Pras.ief I gr4
c,cfcd tou std4 kGre ne erclusere control Of tins
patronage so fsT a. AN concerned and in Us disr;b,
ton sLsl only Ssk that L may be used with m ana
uui,y and not ior tie siyan.sge of those who have
teer our mutusI enemies sni unvesred 10 their exer-
tons 20 destroy - Tbs determination IS uHaltera5e
ard in ing this dCcisTs,on DO Tot expect you 70
seaport or thst reason. IN any way p De GOV
ered by T. but as hsye hesn betrayed BY those vi
sho5L1 have been nv friends, | sn in measure
pOssiess myself snd dependent On your ms usuin,y
Very respectfully, yolT otea.el, servant,
WM NJ GNIS.
Hoy. n C. BKoDsSlcE.
This letter. written at time when Mr.. Brod
eIiSk bad full contrel Of the Legislature, was =
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free 20 clsms Of either Ration, WIS aro
rocy erioirs upon NJ the part OF lesVlos 70
rational question for se'lef'eIt oy proper -.
,ie. AID of avoiding compc sloh- t3.elHa .;~., On
vie VS. sLd WHITES OF, SID proodUiy
bo'h Governments. -, ,rJ;nc
.Imm.dlately on being informed Of the h'alug
of he l. :. troops 81 San juan, her GsJesN
slip Tribune. uoder the command OF Capt morn
by. wss dispatched to that quarter, and soon s'el
,csrd detachment of ROYAL Engineers ard hoyA
Marine Liaht Infantry, were ordered rom Ne"
Westminster by her Msjestys ship Plunper ! 1pt.
picbsr}. ana tho.e troops viii De li-ded az Sia
'Iu,n 10 protect tie lives and Property Of British
subjects.
You vii observe gentlemen, from in:osure
No. |, that the captain IL command OF .nc oA!'eu
States detachment of troops, IN 4 piohc hV'IIe'
dated 9th of July, assumes the exercise OF eAoiu
siye sovereign rights IN the I.!and oil oah 'uan
mile the President Of The United states altogether
Si.cIsims snch pretensions. end seeks at most to
continue the joint right of sovereignty snd aonain
in c mmon with Great Britain.
We msv presume from that circumstance
that the notice 10 question Aas tramedl N lgho an'
of the Intentions of the |. ;. GoVefhinenI anu
that the pretentons set forth Will not De malr'
tanned. crj
:" Entertaining such opinions, l have not failed
70 impres. upon her Msjesty's naval officers, nov
s,stiored AT San Juan. the desire of her Majesty
Government 10 avoid every course whlch,may I'M
necessarily involve the suspension OF the aniSaoe
relations subs.tiug between Great britain ana the
United States; al the ssme time, those ofcers nave
been instructed and are prepared 10 assert Tue
rshts and to maintain the honor and dignity oi our
Sovereign and her domnions.
With This message, Gov. Douglas transmits t~o
letters from Mr. Marcy, when Secretary OF STATE
on, 70 Gov Stevens and the other to MI tramp
ton. In the first Mr.. Marcy said
"The title ought to be settled before either party
should exclude the other by force or exercise ps1e
and exclusive sovereign rights within the larry ui
puted limits Application will be made 10 ihe british 81
Enverpueut to inerpose with the locsl authorities on
the northern borders of Territory 10 abstain from
ike acts Of exclusive ownership, with the explicit IN
dc-:,sndirg tina, any orbesIance on either side 70 a.
sen Tie no IS respectively, shall not be construed mo
any concession to the adverse party
The letter 10 Champion incosed copy OF the
above and added NIT.
II presume tina, the Government of her Brush
Majesty will be wiirg 10 recommend to her subjects
song the boundary in question similar course, un;l
The line can be established. In that way, sincerely
hope all collision may be avoided
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,r,y WORK DAILY TRrrNr WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER l. 1897

which , sonb. should be permitted 10 e.. ,.ct
Cana % Harois the trosdesf deePesi ara n0,o :,
cbaruel from the Srss o raca mo ine uI, no =.
G,myja. Atdtl would rot be es'OneI "ele !, Nv;
~ rslne Of The Intermediate slard'. To EOglant
tbev are yslusbe as vel fr the lsd, OF which there
i uo0b that i of Superior quality e. come o. u; ~
sLcs. So also that they posed 20 eomnaa tae
s.uiken en,Iepce 10 the Cur Of George lie Is tns5
-.c.~s,~v SIS Military poe, being the ony place
spi,sbie for the protection of or people ION 'ne
t1,Sss Of Northern savages, fTon wA'm We have q,
r.nJy suffered aid from whose threatened a. aeAs
many Of cur settlements down the soaIa ere HeP p,
-, ,;~a I'm. San Juan s lgt .he pltce ior pos
I,sj,r. mn.t pass within striking dis'aaes " w
i ,u' - - sno re,urnrg from the settlements.
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WHITE PEOPLE Sold As SLAyEs.-The hbbeclLLS
IAls.l Bonner says that Patience Hicks, a young
woman about IL years OF age, who held as slave
by John Guilford citizen Of Henry County, under g.
bill Of sae made TO him by james c. Wilson, was
brought before Jadge Williams, under a wit Of hdbeas
corpus sued out by Mrs Casa Ann Hicks the mother
~ ssid gil, who arrived in the town of Abbevle on
Tuesday, the 9Th int. On the trial Of the
proved that Nion went to the house of Mrs. IIeks,
Columbus, Georgia, about the first of last March,
where he remained sick for several weeks. On ais
recovery, he desired to marry the young LADY, and
finding that her mother oppoeed to their marriage,
he sole her away and brought her TO the house Of the
Rev. John GuiiOrd, 20 whom he eod her FOR g slave
On his return 10 Colnmbus he procured her brother
boy about - years old, and sOld him 10 gentleman
il Georgia. The girl has worked on the psstation,
ard is considerably sun.buTnt, which makes her appear
rather dark The girl Patierce had an infant dan2a-
ter. The tired before Judge Williams OF the
frobsie Court, ard the mother and child released
from the services OF GuilfOId. The Banner states,
however, that the counsel for Guiford have taken bs
case to the Supreme Court not with the expect alton o.
again eDslavng the girl, but with the expects OF
clearing Guiord of the cost imposed upon him BY ths
Judge Of Probate.
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FROM ARIZONA AND SONORA

INDIAN DEPREDATIONs--A NEw-YoRKER MUIR
DERED By MEXICANS--COL. TITUS At THE
MINES--POLITICAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
From Our Own Correspopdent.