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Gepsers in California.

A California paper Thus describes the real
ly wonderful Geysers recently discovered in
the Northeastern part of Plumas county:
The area is almost fiat, and surrounded on
it's edge by large powders, which seem to
be fragments of lava. 1t would be safe to
say that On this little spot of ground. one
thousand boiling steaming springs exist. and
SO ioud ia the sound produced by, the escape
of the steam that it is impossible to distin.
guish the voice of man ten feet from yoH.
In some of these springs there is kind of
sediment about the consistency of common
mush, which SINNERS and gurgles, and at
times entirely closes the aperture, which is
invariably succeeded by deafening expio-
sion, in the escape of the confined steam.
Everything smells strongly of sulphur. which
may be gathered, in some instances, in large
pieces. but is mostly found adhering to the
rocks in the shape of "A paipable powder
the effect of capitalization.
There is also another mineral produced in
the same manner, resembling quinine III
color and formation, but TO the taste like
alum, and there is no doubt that it is alumine.
On one side of said fiat there is a kind of
chalk, white as snow, and resembling plaster
of Paris after having been prepared for cast
ing. There is little plain of this about
twenty yards long, and about halt that iii
width. as level as floor. But what is the
most remarkable feature is a stream of cold.
pure water, running through the center of
the fiat. You can safely move among the
springs by submitting frequently to an en-
velopment in sulphurous vapor. About one
mile from this fiat at an elevation of three
hundred feet above it, there Is a round lake.
in diameter about titiy yards, which is in
continual state of agitation, resembling The
boiling of chauldrOn; the earth around it
is almost blood red. These springs are
situated on the head waters of the North
Fork of Feather River and Lasscn's Peak.
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Hogs

Continue to come 10 slowly. and short crop
theories so cunningly promulgated are be-
ginning to obtain credence. The market is
commencing to yield to the influences for an
advance wrought by drovers, and the impa-
thence of packers who are under heavy ex-
penses without doing business so that some
who hare-hitherte stood out. under the con-
victious of insecurity in the present basis of
prices. are beginning to yield and come into
the ranks 70 take their chances in game
which is now becoming decidedly exciting. as
all risks do when greatly increased. Heavy
weight Hogs-to average 235 lbs-were at
last pinched up to Sc so. for early delivery
next week, from that figure down to Sc Is
and Sc rs for 100 lbs weights there were
sales, in all about 1000 head, and about US
ing up all now on the market The effect of
this course of things can, as to one thing any
how be readily calculated by the least ex-
perienced, and that is everything of tbs
swine kind that can raise a respectable grunt
will find his way TO the block. Accounts vary
as to what is doing in the country, but there
seems to be ambition to divide the respon-
sibility of the business with Ciucinnatians at
some places, .and under fully az speculative
and uncertain influences. Ii the Eastern
packers take hold with the rest it is possible
that the interest may be so divided as to keep
up healthy competition in the packing, and
leave the end to fall Cd those who happen to
find il difficult to let the weight down with
out jarring the entire length and breadth of
the trade, or work it all out under specula-
live steam if good foreign demand comes
to take the Cincinnati Commercial 5h.
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The m.xi.,rate,. Guide.

Mr.. MCGUIRE. the author of The above
named work, is now in our city, pushing to
completion. the publication of his work.
The work is similar to Mayo's Guide of vir-
ginia and Swain's Justice of North Carolina,
works recently purchased by the Legisla-
lures of those States for the use OF their
magistrates. The work is gotten up ia fine
style, printed on fine paper to be bound in
law sheep, making handsome volume of 500
or 600 pages. Treating first of the origins,
powers and duties of magistrates. by the
common law with numerous references TO
learned authors; and then closing each
chapter with the statutory law OF the State
upon the subject; with numerous forms under
each chapter; making the work just such us
ought to be purchased by the State for the
use OF magistrates, and by every lawyer,
sheriff, constable and business man la The
State for their own Information We do
heartily recommend IL TO the Legislature aud
State generally as tie book long needed aud
which will soon take its place us one of the
lay books of our ate.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-08
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY. Dec.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. z.
Mr. Trimhle offered resolution 10 grant
the use of the Capitol to the National T. po-
graphical Union, which was adopted and or
dered to be transmitted to the House.
Mr.. Trimbie introduced bill to amend
San act to Incorporate the Building Compa-
nv of the CITY of Memphis. &C. and the New
Orleans and Ohio Telegraph Lessees, and for
other purposes" and to change the name OF
the latter incorporation to that of the South
western Telegraph Company. Passed first
reading.
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING. ----
Bill TO repeal sections 3. 324, 1926 and
3,3z9 OF the Code. was r. jecftd.
The following three bills were read:
Bill for the benefit OF railroad companies;
Bill for the benefit of owners of stock
killed on railroads;
Bill TO protect life and property on rail-
roads.
A bill. in lieu of all three: To change the
law in relation to the competency of WIT
1Iesses in certain cases, was adopted, and
passed second reading.
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING
Bill for the benefit of creditors of deceased
persons, was defeated.
Bill TO allow notories public to take demo-
sitions was passed on its third reading.
SPECIAL ORDERS FOR THIS DAY.
Upon motion, the Senate resolved itself
into a committee OF the whole for the purpose
OF considering all banking propositions mad e
the special order for this day, aud the Speaker
appointed Mr. Richardson to the chair
The first bill raken mp, the bill intro
duced by Mr. Thompson in lieu Of the bill
Ito establish general banking law" After
the reading of the BILL section by section,
and The rejection of The Sd and 22d sections.
Dir. Johnson moved that the chairman of the
Committee report to the Senate the action
OF the Committee, recommending the rejec-
ton OF The bill. which motion prevailed.
The next bill taken up. was House bill No.
$50. ITO reform and regulate the business of
banking" Twenty-Five sections of the bill
were adopted. with amendments to sections
2. 8. 4. 6. ., II. II aud 20, when. on motion
of Mr.. Payne. the Committee rose, to report
progress to the Senate.
The Chairman reported to the Senate the
progress of the Committee with the bill under
consideration, and asked leave to sit again
tomorrow at 10 A. NJ.
The Senate then adjourned to 9 A. NJ,
tomorrow.
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ar The Message of Gov. M.oorFrs, of

N1- The Message of Gov. MtGoFFIS, OF
Kentucky, was transmitted to the Legisla-
,ture last Tuesday Through the courtesy Of
the Governor it also appeared in the Louis
willie papers of that day. 1t occupies nearly
elk of the long columns of the Journal. The
latter portion is devoted to discussion OF
the slavery question, which, Gov. ~ says ne
had not intended to have alluded to-" but
changed his mind in view OF recent occnr-
reuces and the " extraoI binary doctrines
axowed by the Republican party" lie
avows a disbelief in the wrong OF slavery;
nor does he regard it either as a moral, poll
ticsl or social evil. He thinks the distin-
finished patriots of the South, who in early
days thought differently, erred. He combats
with considerable force the doctrine of an ''ir-
repressible conflict" between freedom aud sia-
very, and pledges Kentucky TO stand by ner
rights. and the rights of her Southern sisters.
he regards the Harper's Fcrryaffair as neces-
sary consequence of the doctrines OF The Re-
publican party, and thinks that party should
be held responsible. Our slave property"
be adds, lis threatened, our homes are
wives and children. are fhreatened; all the
sIave States are threaten, d; the Constituted
aud tie Union are threatened; and reason
and Justice common sense and prudence,
teach us that We must adopt efficient mea-
sures OF protection. A common sense at dan
selfpreservation."
In consideration of this condition ofthings,
he thinks selfpreseryation and the safety of
the republic demand renewed vigilance,
whether the emissaries of the republican
party. and the enemies of the Union. come
TO Kentucky as teachers. peddlers, or tree
negroes from free States. He, therefore, re-
commends heavier tax upon peddlers, a re-
peal of the law permitting free negroes TO
come into the State, and the enactment OF
law imposing heavy penalty upon them
hereafter for coming into the State upon any
pretense whatever. He regards the free ne
gro population as great nuisance and
whilst he would protect the deserving, he
would sell into slavery the vicious.
He recommends thorough reorganization
of the militia system Of the State. ''The
Harpcr's Ferry affair" he says, Warns us
that we know not at what moment we may
have need of an active, ardent. reliable, pat
riotic well-discepincd and thoroughly or
sanized militia in Kentucky
The Governor very kindly informs the Leg
islature that he will not yet despair Of the
republic, aud closes with q tribute to the
Union.
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Old Brown aud the NesnerIser--A
Curious AnecdOte.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. IA, 1859.
Some ten or dozen years ago old Brown
was dealer in wool (sheep's) in this place
and was then noted as an iraScible old eur
continually growing and swapping at every
thing that did not smell of niger or come
up TO his standard of black equality. A GER
tain itinerant juggler in the mesmeric art
CHANGED to visit this place about this time
and gave exhibitions of his wonderful skill
at Hampden Hall. Among the exhibitor
subjects was a woman, over whom he seemed
to hold absolute control, as all effolts from
the outsiders proved Intellectual to awaken
her when under the influence of the mesmeI
iser. Old Brown repudiated the doctrines o.
Mesmer IN toto, and in pretty round term
pronounced the operator and his subject bot
arrant humbugs, impOsters and knavrs. an,
that he (Brown) would prove them such 0.
the follow ing night, if allowed to test ia,
matter in his own way. The mesmeriser
full of faith in his own power accepted til
challenge, provided Brown would use II,
means to awaken the woman that would
prove injurious to her health.
Brown offered to submit himself to the
same test, il the audience were not satisfied.
Hampden Hall WAS greeted with goodiv
house OH the night of trial. The woman was
duly put to sleep. and old Brown, having
Supplied himself with a quantity of cowhage,
lut duu SpTiilhles tuC
minous plant over the neck and Shoulders of
the fair sleeper. 1t failed in its effect Of
awakening her TO consciousness but no
sooner had the devotee of Aesmer Withdrawn
his influence, than the most piercing, agoniz
ing shri' ks burst from the woman, as size
tore her flesh, in her efforts TO allay he fiery
itching. The audience were indignant, aud
rushed forward to fulfill the compact by put
ting the dealer in wool to the same ordeal.
Old Blown stood at hay, however, aud vow
ed vengeance upon the first man that touch
him. Regardless of his threats they SELF
upon the old sinner, and gave him most
thorough rubbing with the vile stuff. With
the stubborn, mulish will so natural to him
the now famous man. walked eff, declaring IT
did not affect him but once within the prl-
vacy OF his own house he succumbed, aud
gladly sought relief in ablutiUns OF sweet OIL,
cowbage proving more than match for the
strong nerves of the diabOlcal old wretch.
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New Publications.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The House met pursuant TO adjournment.
and resumed the consideration Of Senate bill
10 authorize the banks to pay ont the notes
Of other hanks, the question being on Mr.
Dudley's amendment. The propositions were
discussed by MesSrs. Bennett, Dudley. East.
Can't and Bay less, when Mr.. East moved TO
lay the bill and amendments on the table,
which was lost-yeas 81. nays Al. Mr.. Ben
nett proposed all amendment requiring the
Union and Planters Banks 10 accept the pro-
visions of the bill by January LIST next, other
wise The Bank of Tennessee to be excepted
from this act and that of 1858. MIR. Beatty
moved to lay the amendments of Mr.. Dudley
and Mr.. Bennett on the table, which pre-
vailed as 10 the first, yeas 50, nays u. and
as 10 the last, yeas 40, nays "a. Mr.. Bennett
moved to lay the bill 10 lieu on the table,
which failed, yeas %, nays Sc. The bill in
lieu was then adopted, yeas SO, nays %, and
the bill then passed its second reading, yeas
SO, nays 20.
The House then adjourned till 9 A. NJ. to-
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HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 1859.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.

WEDNESDAY. Dec. 7, 1859.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
PETITIONS.
Mr. CAN'T presented petition from sun
dry citizens of Maury County on the subject
of selling liquor to negroes. Referred.
The rule was suspended and the bill to
charter the Beersheba, Ben LOmond, Lookout
Mountain and other Springs Companies was
taken up on its second reading, and after dis
cussion and amendments, the bill was rejec
ted-yeas Is, nays 46.
The special order. being Senate bill to al
low the Banks to pay out notes for each other
was taken up, he question being on bill in
lieu by the Bank Committee of the House
restricting the banks to paying out the notes
of their branches, in which event the notes
so paid out by principal bank to be redeem
able when so issued-Mr. Dudley offered an
amendment TO the bill in lieu allowing parent
banks to pay out the notes of all their branch
cs, and Obliges them to redeem them, and
also allows the branches TO pay ont the no:es
of their parent banks received i'll due course
of trade-pending which the House adjourn
ed till z. NJ.
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The Feelin winter Time.

No person can he well long, whose feet
are habitually cold; while securing for them
dryness aud warmth. is the certain means OF
removing variety of annoying ailments.
The feet OF some are kept more comtorta-
biz in winter if cotton is worn, while wooden
suits others better. Thu wise course there
fore. is for each one To observe for himself
and act accordingly.
Scrupulous cleanliness il essential to the
bealthiul warmth Of the feet; hence all, es-
pecially those who walk great deal out Of
doors during the day in cold weather. should
make il point to dip both feet in cold
water on rising every morning, and let them
remain half ankle deep for half ~ minute at
a time. then rub and wipe dry. dress and
move about brskly to warm them up. To
such as cannot well adopt This course from
any cause, the next hest plan is 10 wash
them in warm water every night just before
goiag to bed, taking the precauliun to dry
them by the tire most thoroughly before retir-
ing. this, besides keeping The feet clean, pre-
serves natural softn, - 10 the skin. and has
a tendency TO prevent aud cure corns. Many
a troublesome throat affection. and many an
annoying headache will be cured II The feet
are kept always clean. warm, soft and dry.
Some feet are kept cold by their dampness
from incessant perspirstion in such ca,es
cork soles are injurious, because they soon
become saturated, aud maintain moist ure for a
long time. Soak "a cork in water for "A day
or two and see. A better plan is TO a piece
OF hroadc 10th the size of the foot. basic on
IL halt an inch thickness OF curled hair. wear
il inside the stocking. the hair touching the
sole; remove ut night aud place before the
fire 10 dry until morning The hair titlaIer
The skin, thereby warming II some, and con
ducts the dampneSs 10 the cloth.
Scrupllous cleanliness OF feet and stock
iRgs. with hair soles, are the beat means
known To us ot Keeping the feet warm whcn
they are not cold FRI M decided i'll health y
tight shoe will keep tie feet as cold as icv,
when "a loose fitting one will allow them to
be comfortably warm. A loose wooden sock
av, a loose Shoe viii maintain more warmth
than the thickest sole light fitting bnoi.
Never start on a journey In winter. n"r any
other TINA, with new shoe.--Halis Jdalgfsad
TL.sIfA
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q The uneurrenl noner brokers Of Ne,

~ The uncurrent money brokers Of New
York are adopting the decimal divisions and
Subdivisions in their rates of exchange.
that is. by Federal tenths, in place OF the old
Spanish division by eighths. We notice by
THoxrsoS's Reporter that the change il gain
lug in favor, and will hereafter be adopted
in the quotations of uncurrent or out OF
town bank notes, aud The domestic exchanges.
The same advantage or convenience would
apply In dividing and quoting the terms of
foreign exchanges at least on England aud
the North OF Europe. IN French exchange
the revolution in practice would not be diff
aeult. Nor would the introduction of the
ehsnge In stock dealings be unacceptable to
the public, or less Convenient 20 the brokers.
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Original Anecdote of Washington
Irving.

Original Anecdote of Washington
irving.
The Spirit of the Times of last week has the
following anecdote, which it says may be re-
lied upon as an shentic, and which illustrates,
in remarkable manner, WASHINGTON Inv
ING's love of sociability, and his modesty
with regard to his literary reputation:
"A friend of ours who occupies a lordly
mansion in Twenty-ninth street, near Fifth
avenue, was whilom a contractor for building
that section of the Croton Agueduct which
passed through Tarrytown. Soon alter be
bad erected rude building for the reception
of the tools and of the workmen, and to
afford himself temporary shelter while en-
gagged in his responsible duties, an old gentle
man. plainly dressed and of exceeding I'M
pretending manners, presented himself one
day and commenced a conversation with
our friend. great many questions were
asked, naturally suggested by the then new
enterprise of supplying New York city with
water. and after visit of an hour or so, the
old gentleman quietly departed. A few days
afterwards, accompanied by two ladies'. he
again visited the headquarters of our friend.
and entered into a more detailed CONVERSE
ton, seemingly intent upon finding out all
that was TO he learned about the proposed
regular affair, and were continued twice
week, for a period of some six months. The
conversations were always confined to local
subjects. and not a remark escaped from the
lips of the visitor which was calculated 10
inspire curiosity. or suggest that he was other
than some plain. good natured prison, with
plenty of time on his hands who desired 10
while away All hour or two in commonplace
chit chat.
N nf inn GT,sch bod In
bors at Tarrytown. but occasionally met his
his old friend on the little steamers that serve
to connect our suburbs with The heart of the
city. One day, while travelling along the
Hudson. and busily engaged in conversation
with the old gentleman. the steamer suddenly
commenced pealing its bell. and made snch
a racket that our friend left bis place, and
hunted up the captain. and asked kim what
all this noise was about ~
why replied that functionary, 'we are
opposite Sannyside, and having Washington
Irving on board. by this alarm his servant
will be able 10 meet him at his landing with
acarriage?'
'.Our friend in great enthusiasm, exclaim-
ed, Washington 1rving he on board why,
point him out to me there is no man living
whom would more like to see.'
"At this demonstration the Captain looked
quite surprised, and remafkt d. why, sir. you
Just left Washington Irving's company, and
from the number OF times l have seen you in
familiar conversation with him on this boat,
| supposed you were one of his intimate
friends
The establishment of our friend may be
family inIagint when be discovered that for
more than half a year. twice a week he had
ID long conversation with Washington Irving,
u person with whom, more than any man
living, he desired personal introduction"
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Mexican Mustang Liniment.

From rich and poor, bond and free, all colors,
grades and conditions OF life we hear the same need
of praise awarded this wonderful article. Sores ere
healed, pans relieved, lives saved valuable animals
made useful and untold Ills suated by this great
medicine, which is surprising To the judgment of
man. What family does not require Il standard
Lniment. Who ever heard of the same effects pro-
duced by any other articef For Cuts, Bruises
Sprains, Rheumatism, Swellings, Strained HORSES
&c, it has equal. Beoare Of limitations. The
genuine Mustang Iiniment sold by all respectable
Druggists and Livery Men in every town, parish and
hamlet throughout North and South America Europe
and the Islands of the Ocean. Buy at once.
BARNES 4 PARK, Projectors,
nov25-Im New York.
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Bocus-Gov. Pettus has received through

BoGUs.-Gov. Pettus has received through
the Post Office two letters. purporling to be
u warning Of an insurrcctionary movement
of the serrile population, which, according
to the writers, has been proposed TO be made
in Mississippi and portions of Louisiana on
the 25th of December CHE present month).
One of these was mailed in Yallohusha coun-
ty, and the other in Warren county. The
letters bear evidences of their atbsurdity up
on their faces and are doubtless written in a
spirit of malice or mischief. To create a sen
sation. We attach no importance whatever
TO them ourselves, and have mentioned them
because they have been somewhat talked of
in this community.-JacksOn Mississipptal,
Dec. I'd.