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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
Languil.

"You will observe continued the Profes-
sor, "the great fexibility of the Latin Ian
guage. 'Pater' is father and here we have
spatruus' an uncle on the fathers side, and
'propatruns'-a great-uncle on the fathers
side. Can you make any such change in our
language Pater, Patruus, Propatrus-fa-
ther. Is there any way you can change ia
ther into uncle in the English ?'
81 guess there is" replied hopeful young
philologist.
"Let us hear it," said the Professor.
"Wen," said the student, "get him to
marry your aunt"
The class was in roar.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
Mrs. Stow's Method Of Writing.
4 Boston letter-writer saws:

She has a decidedly original way of COM
position. Whenever the fit seizes her, no
matter at what hour or place, she is oblivious
of everything else. 1t Is not unusual to see
her putting some of the finishing touches to
some of her sentences, or correcting the proof
sheets, in the counting-room of Messrs. Phil
lips & Sampson, her publishers. 1 saw her
there the other day, amid hubbub of business,
writing the closing paragraphs of the June
number of the Atlantic, as unconcernedly as
if she had been at home in the seclusion OF
her own library. Those who are interested
in the success of the atlantic Monthly will
be glad to learn that it closes its third
volume, with the next number, in condi-
ton of unprecedented and increasing pros
peritY. -
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
The Michigan Desdemonia.

The Judson girl whose elopement from
Pontiac with the negro Joe some time since
caused considerable talk, is now in Canada
living with him, having again deserted her
home and friends. On the occasion of her
former elopement, her father and brother re-
claimed her with great difficulty, and took
her to Indiana, where a diverce was OBJ
tanned. She went home with them and re-
mained until last week, when she again left,
with or without the consent of her parents,
and came to Detroit. Crossing the river, she
found Joe, and they were speedily married
for the second time, and are now living in the
enjoyment of connubial happiness, Joe hav.
ing sold his horse and cart and bought some
furniture with the proceeds.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
GOOD ADVICE.
BY A QUAINT OLD POET.

Ye who would save your features torid,
1.-the limbs, bright eyes, unwrinkled forehead
From ages's devastation hurrid,
Adopt the plan
Twill make, in climates cold or torrid,
A hale old man.
Avoid in youth, luxurious diet;
Restrain the passions lawless riot;
Devoted to domestic quiet,
BE wisely gay;
So shall We, spite of ages fiat,
Resist decay.
Seek not in Mammon's worship pleasure,
But find your richest, dearest treasure,
In books, friends, music, polished leisure;
The mind, not sense,
Make the sole scale by which you measure
Your opulence.
This is the solace, this the science,
Life's purest, sweetest, best appliance,
That disappoints not mans reliance,
Whate er his state;
But challenges with calm defiance,
Fame, fortune, fate.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
Sudden Death.

A man named j. G. Roscoe, stepped into
the store of Messrs. Hersey & Staples, this
morning at about O'Clock, and when walking
across the room, fell and Immediately expired.
He had been suffering for many years with a
disease of the heart, and few days since
received wound in his hand by the discharge
of gun, which may have had something to
do with his sudden demise. We understand
a post mortem examination will be made
Mr.. R. had been a resident of this vicinity for
some time, and was quiet and temperate
man. We did not learn his former residence.
-Stlluater Messenger.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
A Fair Conclusion.

The young Marquis of Townsend, during a
battle, saw drummer killed at his side by a
shot, which scattered his brains in every direc-
ton. His eyes were at once fixed on the
ghastly object which seemed to engross his
thoughts.
A superior officer observing him, supposed he
was intimidated at the sight, and addressed
him in manner to cheer his spirits.
"Oh," said the young Marquis, with calm
ness but severity, 81 am puzzled to make
out how any man with sucha quantity OF
brains ever came to be here p
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

eW- The New Albany Qnd.) Ledger, in
noticing the violence with which the Louisville
Courier, the home organ of Mr.. Guthrie, de-
mands the enactment by Congress of Slave
Code for the Territories, says very truly:
"There are great many Democrats in In
diana who are friendly disposed toward the
Hon. James Guthrie as candidate for the
Presidency, but if the Louisville Courier ex-
presses the views of that gentleman on the
subject of Congressional Intervention in favor
of slavery in the Territories, there is not one
in hundred who would touch him with a
forty-feet POLE"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
MIR. Buchanan's ExPonso. q enc WIN,
House.

Mr.. Buchanan's E.ron-o- .s enc wn,,o
House.
Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, d. O., April %.
Much has been said of the large expenses
connected with the White House, and the cost
of keeping up the dignity of the Presidents
position. There never was greater mistake.
Mr.. Buchanan must have at least $15, 200 a
year from his salary, as will be readily seen
by comparison with his more recent prede-
cessors, most of whom retired with very COM
Portable provision. Mr.. Tyler is believed to
have carried away $4,000 or $40, 900. Mr..
Polk took home a much larger snm. Mr..
Fillmore, who served something over two
years and half, was quite up to the mark of
Mr. Tyler and Mr. Pierce, who lived more
hospitable and generously than either of fthose
named, saved about $4,000. All these Presi-
dents occurred some expenses from which
Mr.. Buchanan is entirely exempt. The
White House is now heated and lighted en-
tirely at the public charge. A large kitchen
garden is cultivated, which furnishes all the
vegetables required, and more. A fine green
house has been added, which is found both
useful and ornamental. Just before the in
auguration of Mr.. Buchanan, the Private Sec
retary of the President was made salaried
Office, with $4,000 per annum, and a clerk
ship attached to it. The steward, who was
previously paid out of the Presidents private
purse, was also salaried at 81 200 a year,
and messengers were added, to reduce the
outlay for servants. The only serious cost
now incurred is for the official dinners during
sessions of Congress, and it is well known
that Mr.. Buchanan has been prudent beyond
all example in this respect. His ordinary
household consists of three or four persons
and the servants, and there are fifty gentle
men in the city who maintain more style and
spend more money without any appearance Of
extravaganza. Mr.. Buchanan has always
been a careful manager, and now finds plenty
of time to examine his market book, amid all
the cares of state and the pressing demands
for office. tits not surprising, in this view
that he should be willing to try it second
| term.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
THIS WEATHER,

1t shines, it rains,
Then shines again;
What does the weather mean?
1t hangs in doubt,
The sun comes out,
With drizzling mists between.
Now dark, now light,
Like day, like night.
'Tis changing, tickle weather;
1t miss at times,
Then rain or shines.
And sometimes altogether.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
MELLOW TONES MUSICAL.

Mellow tones musical,
Thrilling and clear,
Come to my dreaming oft,
Come to my ear;
Sung by the sainted ones,
Blessed and dear,
Gone from my waking eye,
Gone, but still near.
Anon,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

~ 1t is said that if Paul Morphy is a
candidate for the Presidency, Mike Phelan
will be brought out against him.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

A devout minister was once asked by a
skeptic # he followed preaching to save souls ?
and upon replying that he did, the cavalier re-
joined
9. Did D you ever see souls'
:. Did R you ever hear soul '''
Ibid "Ra you ever taste s0ul'"
6. Did I you ever smell soul ?"
odd you ever feel soul ?''
Yes thank God, have," said the preach
er.
"Well," said the cavalier doctor, there
are four out of five senses against one that
there is no soulp'
So the matter might have dropped, but
but the preacher, as subtle in understanding
as he was pious in heart, turned the table up
on the caviling doctor, and being informed
that he was doctor of medicine, then ask
ed
8. Did I you ever see pain '''
.. Ibid p you ever hear pain ?"
~Rs1!y ~Rid you ever taste pain ''
"Did you ever smell pain ?''
"No."
"Did you ever feel pain ?"
eyes," said the doctor. =.
"Well, then,' rejoined the preacher, "there
are, you see, also four senses against one to
prove that there is no such thing as pain 8
and yet, sir, you know that there is such a
thing as pain, and know there is SOUL"
The doctor appeared confounded, and walk
ed off.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

w- The wing of time has been broken
lately, and is now obliged to run on its feet.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

G5 The gentleman who has been trying
to raise the wind, finds himself blown OYER
town. ...
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

sw The shortness of life is often owing
to the Irregularities of the liver.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

w Great cry and little wool-an ethio'
plan infant Just born.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

w Why is the letter like young
spendthrift It makes pa pay.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

W@ The tax levy for Boston this year is
$685. ,OSO.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

w He that studieth revenge, keepeth his
own wo unds green.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

@ Why was st. Paul like horse? Be-
cause he loved Timothy.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

~ How should husband speak to
scolding wife !? Ans.-"My dear, love thee
still"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
TO A BOTTLE.

'Tis very strange that you and
Together cannot pull,
For you are full when l am dry,
And dry when am full.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14

w A man without conscience is like a
locomotive without a break.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
The Divine and the Doctor.

A devout minister was once asked by a
skeptic # he followed preaching to save souls ?
and upon replying that he did, the cavalier re-
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30
MARYSVILLE.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH soth. 1859.

NEw ApprroNs.-We have been makil e
large additions TO our already extensive j b
Printing Office. consisting "f machine jolt
bing presses, new AMI beautiful fonts of mann
moth wood type, the latest styles of card
type, &c, rendering our facilities for turning
out woIk rapid Y, chraply, and in superior
style Of Workmanship equal 10 those enjoyed
b. any office in the State. Those in want %
printing would consult their interest by send
ing in their orders. Our thea'rieal friend
will not hereafter Ie compelled to bring theil
posters with them from other cities.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

An EMBRYO LAwYER-Frank McKenney.
a young thief, some twelve or thirteen years
of age. was brought before Judge Coon on
charge of petit larceny. in stealing some gun
nv bags. lie plead guilty to the charge but
nttempt ed to shield his e'mrade, Billy Kelly
by saying that Kelly knew not where the
bags had come from. Frank was placed up
on the witness stand and testified strongly in
favor of Kelly. The prosecuting attorney
asked him if he had not been concerned III
the robbery ola house on Pacific street some
three weeks ago lie replied, Il know moth
ing about the robbery, aud if the officers
think am gainy they had better find wit,
nesscs ana prove it ON me" He went on Old
Luther Martins principle of denying every
thing and demanding proof.'-Aia Ao"diy
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

MARINE CABLE FoR THE ALTA TELEGRAPH
Co.-By the Sea Nymph. this Company have
received, says the Call, their sub marine e.
Die destined t" duplicate t cir connection of
wires across the Straits Of Cnrquincs at B,
nicia. This callc IS part Of that originally
manufactured for the Newfoundland aud
New Brunswick sub marine line across Prime,
Edwards Sound. 1t consists of three con
ducting wires inaid in Gutta Percha to rh,
depth Of a quarter Of an inch and is protrrt-
cd with No. 9 galvanized wire, making IT,,
diameter about one inch.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

Mrs BmLMANs LITTLE Girl 1t will be
remembered that Mrs. Billman. who is now
in duress in The county jail. ON a charge o
heing accessory to the death of her late hus
band, has most Interesting little girl When
the unfortunate woman was first arrested tn,
poor little child ". taken charge Of by Off
Ger iorton, whose kind hearted Lady minis
Tered to the little girls wants She has sine,
been transferred 10 the keeping of Mrs, But
YER, who has known Mrs. BiIlmnn from
chlldhood 1t is cheerin! to know that the
'litle glrl Is with one who will be to her
what her mother can never he. "A protector
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

A. G. CotFIN.-This gentleman leaves for
San Francisco. on his way to the States. to-
morrow We have already hadr him Good
bye and regretted To do 20, for he i one of
the old residents of ofMarysville and greatly re.
speeted as useful, intelligent and enterpris
ing citizen Mr. Coffin will Le absent two
years-an incredible len tn of time for II Cal.
ifornian to remain outside of the Golden
State. lie will reside in New York. where
he will attend to the business of Rice, Coffin
4 Co
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

AN IN'ANE WoNN -Nonl'y morning
says the :. F. Telegram an insane woman hy
the name of MlrInret Slater went to the
residence of Capt. Welch. on Bush street.
and her conversation hetrayiug such decided
tokens Of insanity as to induce that officer Ia
take her to the station house, preparatory to
having her case examined into 10y Judge
Blake She thinks that Father Gall gher i,
going to take her life and size asserts that the
reverend Frth'r has her name registered in
the Book of Life She is very mild and
doeile, and exhibits little fear Of what she
thinks is to be her fate.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

CB~The Express has heretofore lodged
about in so many shapes and guises, all around
the platform of Douglas. half way claiming
to be with him at one time and at another
throwing him overheard that it has been rG-
ther difficult for us to m Ike it define any one
position that it holds to and afterwards main
tain it for any reasonable length OF time. We
EXPECT shortly to have it, however, eXnctly
where we want it that is to say, the time is
near at hand, when it must define its position
and stick to it as a tnality. The great de-
bate between Senators Douglas and Davis on
the 23d Of February in which the principles
and programme of each were hid down and
distinctly defined, will soon lie here; in the
Atlantic papers by the present steamer.
When hat discussion is examined and under
stood, and the position OF the great ef der oi
the Popular Sovereignty forces, on the oh'
hand, and the positions of the Lecompi' II
leaders. on the other thoroughly known.
I.ecomptoni M in these parts will begin to
quake ut the knees and gr"w pale IN the Wis
are. Down will come the whole fabric "i
ihrir IateIv wei laid plans about the head
Of the lolters of Yuha county and the bolt
ers from Democratic principles all over the
state. Lecomptonism will then he stripped
Of all its masks and disguses 1t will stand
f1,th in its naked deformity, as avowcd by
is great leading exponents, and the Express
will either have to advocate it in all ITS
loathesomcness or come over lodily into the
Douglas ranks. The signs uf the times bear
terrific portpnt to the LrcomptOn party OF
this State, for the people will never, "eecr
subscribe to the doctrines promulgated by
the Lccomrton le ders in tie Senate OF the
United States or the occasion of which W.
peak. The lines were there, as we have
s,id, distinctly drawn; the note of prepara
tirn sounded; the contrndiug hosts summon
ed to the field, and the cry will soon be all
over this State, Choose ye this day whom
YOU will serve If Right, Right, if Ba"l,
;aal"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

ACCIDENT To UNcLE SANS. T. Webster,
familiar'y known ns Uncle Sam" very
quiet. good-nnturcd old negro man. well
known in Marysville, fcll fl iom sc'ffolding
in front Of Fletcher d lIohson's Store, last
evening, and was severely injured. The ex-
tent and nature Of his Injuries we have not
learned. The old man was removed and ia
ken care Of immedintelv nfter the nccilent.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

LOUIS VALErrA-We mentioned yester-
day. that this individual had been tried be-
fore the Recorder on a chnrge Of stealing n
calf. and acquitted We forgot to state that
the charge was without the least shadow .
n foundation.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

RATHER SINGuLAH.-Every telegram sent
from sacramento. announcing the difficulty
between MeSsrs. Lee aud Fairfax, con aimed
the erroneous statement that Mr. Lee y,v.
the liz to Mr.. Fairfax. 1t is conceded. We ht
lirvr. hy everybody who knows the facts, as
stated by Mr.. Fairf,x, that he was the az
rressor. This much is due to Mr.. Lee-Sac
Rec
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

QUEER RAoE.-Quite crowd assembled
yesterday afternoon, at about o'clock usj
above the brick yard this side Of the lIo-pi
tai to see rather unique foot race hetwecr
Cherokee Bob aud AL Pote Cherokee Bot
was harnessed to -ulky and Po'tle was fire,
limbed. They rama hundred yards, and Pot
tie was badly eat. No money Was s'aked
we believe, on the result. excel that bet ly
the parties themselves which was II stake o
500. If Cherokee Bob came ont ten fe.l
Ahrad with sulky hitchrd to him, what
would he have due with an OK cart?
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

sB- Information Aas been received at
Washington from the Hon. Charles Sumner
that his health is much improved ard thu,
he will return early in the spring. lie will
be present to occupy his seat in the Senate at
the extra session.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30
The News.

The intelligence y the steamer Golden
Age. which we have received 10y telegraph
and publish in another part of the paper, viii
be found Of unusual interest Among tn,
un, expected events found recorded is til,
death of Postmaster G,ncIal Brown aud the
appointment of II new Governor for Wash
ington Territory also the APP ointment of J.
y. McDuffie as lndin Agent for California.
This latter appointment i hailed with mucl
sMtisf ciion Y not rnly the political friends
of this q nlemnn but his very numerous per-
sonal friends in the Dougns Democratic
ranks. Mr. McDuffie will well aud ably NIL
the office, and there re no fears but that he
will do ample Justice both to the Indians aud
the Government.
Among the arrivals are our old f,llow-
townsman and Ex Mayor, Levi lIite. We
notice also the names of Gen. VIM Walker
and Hon. c. l. Scott in the il, of passengers.
Hons. David G. Broderick VIM NJ. Gwih
and J. c. McKibbin will come by the next
steamer.
The hteness Of the hour prevents any "
tended comment on the news, which will lr
found at length in the dispatch.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

EH- Pasqual. IL Mexican, was arrested, yes
terd"y. on complaint from Tranquilla Rat
tonz. charging him with Lrr; king open his
house ON street and opening Il trauk, Mon
day night. Pasquhl was discovered bef,rr
he was able to abstract anything from the
premises, and e:caPed by flight for the time
being.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

CB-on Monday night, there was very con.
sidera le frpst, anil it Is frar-d that the fruit
trees may have been injured. Yesterday
morning, it moved very little.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

tN Indecent exposure OF person ia be
coming startlingly common in San Fran
cisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

importers and Wholesale Druggists,
II EEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND THE LARG-
IN EST and most complete assortment oil GOoDS
in their line to be found ou the z tchc coast.
Being the Oldest established Houses i'll California,
and undcrst tndlng thoroughly the requirements OF
the market the union of the two firms gives then Ia
cilities for sup lyn- ira far superior to those
Of any other house in the state.
As of the firm resi- les IN the east exclusively Tor
the purpose OF purchasing FIR their own trade they
always certain of having the f'cSh ~ MT be u
>es'6t,d al goo :, en bracing every NOVELTY ich
makes its appearance in New lOrE, pIrcha ell at the
lowest arket rates, and consequently Of being ab e
to Offer I.sducem nts 10 tn ~ LISTENERS uh-
"qussied by nay other house.
livery article sold will be GUARANTEED OF the very
best rily and, plrch for distant part. care
fay packed and promptly i"mded.
They are now opening Clipper Carrier Dove
'Gceon Rel" "Pni,n sin" Nv ufrI scott" "lmpr-
-ial," ''Sea Nymph." Ocean legrapl" and Chris
topher II ,li," oNE T;IOUS \ND additional p1cNas's
# FRESH pR, GS. CHEMICALS, DYE STCFFS,
PEEFUMERY, PATENT MEDICINES g.. which
hey offer to the lde at the lowest mIrket rates.
EICE COFFIN & CO, Marysvle.
REDINGT0N CO., San Francisco.
Marysvile, March 29th, 1859. l3O-l mis-
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

Horse KILLED valunlL. Lnrsa Lelon,.
in< to L. W. Burr, took fright, Monday. say
the Call, aud ran down Keany TO Sacr,men.
10 street, and down that street to the Whn,
Cheer House. where he came in collision
with the shift of cart. which penetrated
his breast, irjrrns him so badly that be died
in a few hours.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

JACOB H. BnrMAGM-This well known
and highly popular citizen of M"rysyille
takes his dep riure on the next steamer for
the Atlantic States. lie goes ON a visit to his
native State We wish him safe trip AMI
speedy return.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

~" "Sbanghaeing" sailors is becoming
Qnsts common at the Bay
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-30

CrBA BiLL-The following is the amend
m"nt to Slidelis Cuba Bill, offered by Senator
wilson
WHEREAS, n reciprocal commercial inter
course among nItions provides mutual pros
pelity and is the fest guarantee of perinn-
ncnt peace; and whereas, it il not the policy
OF the United States To dvspoil any nation
her possessions. however rich or NaluaLlr.
, ~ 10 cultivate with all n,tiuns the most
friendly aud unrestricted commercial r"la-
tiuus; and whereas. the unfrirnaly policy
adopted y ain against the trade and com
mrrcc of the L itcl states with the Island -.
Cula, forcing the AL plion of II similar policy
Toy The United states towards her eff imp .ii'S
the hcnehIs which wn Id otherwise result To
9th nations from the trade and commerce
between the United States and Cuba; and
whereas. treaty by negotiation for the re-
movnl of all i.lihcral aud unjust restrictions
upon the trade AMI commercial Intercourse
between this country and the Island Of Cubn
and every nat On upon this continent is desi
rahe therefore
BE IL enacted That the President he au-
thorised aud requested to open Negotiations
with spain and the nations south of the
United States on this continent, for the reno
the tmdr aud commerce bet wren them aud
ii cir dependencies and the United States al
To deir'y the necessary expenses of such ne
goliali"us the sum of 100000 is hereby ap-
/ propIialed.
After full discussion of the ill in the
Senate. elidell withdrew it, On this occa-
Sion he said:
/ made a motion to adjourn. satisfied that
the bill will not he pre- sed To II vote unlrs,
| by the sacrifice of the appropriation hills,
thus creating II necessity for an extra session.
/ On consultation with many friends of the lill
/ they have generally concurred in the opinion
that it would l'r injudirious again to call it
| up. con idcring that the sense of the ~enni,
has cen expressed with as much distinctnes,
as if there had been fin | vote. give
notice. however, that shall again present Il
! hill. on the first day Of next session. when il
can he introduced aud the rules