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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-05-06

WISDOM IN LovE.MAKINe.-We hope
all our young friends will both read and
heed the following admirable advice from
man of experience and writer of cele.
brity. i know that men naturally shrink
from the attempt to obtain CT mpanions
who are their superiors; but they will
find that really intelligent women. who
possess the most desirable qualities are
uniformly modest. and hold their charms
in modest estimation. What such wo.
men most admire in men is gallantry;not
the gallantry Of courts and fops. but
boldness, courage. devotion. decision,ald
refined civility. A mans bearing wins
ten superior women where his boots and
brains win one. Ifa man stand before
a woman with respect for himself and
fearlessness of her. bis suit is half won.
The rest may be left to the parties mos.
interested. Therefore never be afraid u
WOuSH. w oMCu arc luc IhOSt nal Inle01
and agreeable creatures in the world to
man who shows that he has got mans
soul in him. If you have not get the
spirit in you to come up to test like
this, you have not got that in you which
most pleases hish-souled wom,n. and
you will be obliged to cont Mt yourself
with the simple girl who, in quiet way.
is endeavoring TO attract aud fasten you.
But don't be in hurry about the matter.
Don't get into a feverish longing for
marriage. 1t isn't creditaole to you.-
Especially don't imagine that any dis.
appointment in love which takes place
before you are twerty-one years old will
be ofany material damage to you. Tho
truth is. that before man is twenty. five
years old, he does not know what he
wants himself, So don't be in . hurry.
The more Of man you become, and the
more manliness you become capable Of
exhibiting in your association with wo.
men, the better wife you will be able to
obtain; and one years possession Of the
heart and hand Of a really noble speci-
men Of her sex is worth nine Hundred
and ninety-yesrs possession Of = sweet
creature with two ideas in her head. and
nothing new to say about either Of the m.
So don't be in hurry.I say again. You
don't want . wife now. ard you have
not the slightest idea OF the kind Of wits
you will want by-and-by. Go int
female society.if y ou can find that which
will improve you. but not Otherwise
You can spend your time better. Seek
the society ofgood men. That 10 oftsA
more accessible to you than the other.
and it is through that mostly that you
will fiud your way to good female soeis.
ty.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-05-06
Adventure on q Prairie.

s. H. PACKARD, Esq, an Iowa editor
and lawyer. was recently lost in a snow
storm, between Sioux Rapids aud Fort
Dodge. About three hours after he
started. heavy snow storm burst upon
him. accomp MED by high wind from the
northwest. Knowing the danger Of
attempting to cross those large prairies
in such storm, he turned back and
attempted to retrace his steps, but soon
found that it was impossible for man or
beast to face the storm; he, therefore.
proceeded on his journey, confident that
he could ride to the next house 40 miles)
by night-fall. But his horse having
broken though the ice several times. be-
came afraid to 90 upon the ice, and he
was delayed many times at sloughs, until
night overlook him at a slough about half
way across the prairie; here he found it
impossible to induce the horse to go upon
the ice. and while Sc, rching for better
crossing. the ice broke with him, and let
him into the water above his knees. He
endeavored to get ashore. but the ice
broke and he struggled on through the
ice, snow and water a distance of twenty
or thirty feet, before he came to firm
ice.
He at once attempted to remove his
shoes and stocki' gs. but they were 80
encased in ice that it was impossible. -
Convinced that he must remain where he
was, until morning. and that his only
safety was in keeping in m 'tion, he com.
menced runniT upon the ice. and con-
tinued to do so. until daylight the next
morning. when, having succeeded in get
ting his horse across the slough he start ed
on foot, as he supposed, toward Fcrt
Dodge. After walking abou, two miles
and half, he found he had turned around
and was going back dragging his frozen
feet through snow ankle deep. and al
times knee deep. his horse following him
and was again overtaken by night. abou,
three miles from house. Here he lef,
his horse. and started on, hoping to reach
the house in an hour or two, but he was
so faint and weary that he fell frequent
", and was nine hours IN walking the
last three miles. His sensations during
the time. as described by him, were pcculia,
and strange; the road appeared to be
embroidered in most beautiful colors. and
he stopped and reached to pick up a
specimen several times. Satisfied tina,
his mind was wandering he endeavored to
divert mis- mind from the consideration Of
this subject, but in vain, if he looked a,
the side of the road, it appeared to be
walled up, and to be covered with hog.
lying on their backs
Raising himself, he proceeded, and al
length reached the house of Mr.. Welch
about 4 o'clock in the morning. He was
taken in and cared for until tae arriva
Of friends from Fort Dodge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-05-06

FIFTY YEARS OLD.-To a boy Of the
thinking age, which he reaches about the
time he begins to be particular about the
cut of his jacket, man fifty years old
appears to be very venerable buFer.-
10 young man who begins to feel his
manhood and his beard,s man fifty years
old is one who has passed through the
troubles of life, and has no ambition for
what the world calls vlnities. To a
man who has roughed it through thirty
years. man who is fifty years old is
looked upon as a guide and coun selor;
while to a man who has p .ssed his two
score years old seems only train or two
ahead on the great railroad of life. Fifty
years of life. with its hopes anil its DIS
appointmsnts.its deeds and its omissions,
its enjoymerts and its .ufferings. appea,
to form in the aggregate burden which
might we'll suffice for one hun,n being
to wear, and therefore there is cause for
true rejoicing. which makes us feel a
deeper reverence for our common man.
hood when we see a brother who has
withstood the storms and sunshine of
half century, without A;nching from a
sinse Of duty. without turnin, from tn
path Of honor. His reward is within
himself-friends may congratulate him
that though many years he had been
honored and respected, and there may
be pleasing melody in their words. yet
the heart which gives the sweeter music
is the conscience. Many attain to tho
age Of fifty who have these reflections. -
They are not selfish men. but their lives
and actions show that they make the re.
quest that Abou Ben Adhem made ,when n
he said
pray you, then,
Write me ~ one who loves his fellow men,
Boston Saturday Evening Gazette.
1T
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-05-06

FoR PIxE's PEAK. The St. louis Demo-
crat Of Friday says that every boat bound up
the Missouri is crowded with passengers
bound to the gold regions. Three Of four
boats were 10 leave on st day, With -
average of perhaps two hundred md ~
passengers ssch. Every hoat from ~
South, the North, and the Illinois and Ohie
river. brings from Eve " hundred aad 1Ay
Pixies Peakeru.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-05-06

ssores CAsE.-Ths yolks ~ -.
81 cup butter. ! cup sugar. . esps 1ssr.
I tea.spoouful cream Of tartar. - ~.
spoonful sods, In tsseuR swsst milk.
co,tir go 3 'iTszn2 r,sslss;s si;;as..k sNsss.'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-05-06

LECTURE on ..YING.-Ihe following
passage from = lecture delivered in Bos-
ton. by Henry Giles, Esq has .an Enn,
ian ardor. combined with tenderness
says the Boston Oau ler,) which cannot
fail to strike the reader. even if he be not
prepared to admi, the application to any
one hereabou,s. Mr. Giles said;
But then, the Irish tell such ies-es-
pecially the needy Irish, and above all.
the servant girls. What sinners and
exceptions they must be in the midst OF
surrounding truth! How guilty they
must be. with such brilliant examples
always and everywhere before them OF
simplicity, sincerity, veraci.y. and intee-
rity! What severe conscientiousness in
our parties and their leaders! How
scrupulous our press! How full Of pro.
bity our statesmen How vigorously y
verify rules our orators! How genuine
is all mercantile commodity. and how alb
horrent Of falsehood is the word of seller
unto buyer! OF what unbending recti-
tude are all our moneyed corporations;
how honorable and how like Caesars wife
are all their agents!
And none oftaem ever run away with
all the capital in their pockets. The
man .servents and maid-servants that
could be capable Of q lie in such an age
OF truth are surely the most hardened Of
transgrcssors. Yet occasionally, untruth
is noticeable in their betters-at least.
what simple people might consider un-
truth. Joseph Surface Goliathan. Esq.
has no respect for the sanctiiies Of other
mems homes; but be burns with . sense
Of Indignant virtue on finding out that
Biddy pU6tto meet her lover. when she
said she vent to see her aunt. Yet
Joseph Surface Golialhan. Esquire.
thinks lies. bresthes lies. sleeys lies,
dreams lies. buys lies. sells lies, pays lies,
eats lies, drinkes lies, and has lies paid
to him; is himself conglonerated lie
will die in . falsehood -and his ashes,
after Death, will be eonsecrated by an
lying epitaph. For much and many,
Joseph Surface Goliathan, Esquire, is q
representative
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-05-06

same manner. being knocked back by
each blow just far enough to give the
alligator time to recover the swing Of his
tail before he returned.
The tail Of the alligator sounded like a
fail against tho coat of hair on bruin s
head aud shoulders. but he bore it with
out finch:ug, still pushing on to some
close bolts with his scaly foe. He made
his fourth charge with degree Of dex.
terity which those who have never seen
this clumsy animal exercising. would
suppose him incapable OF. This time
he got so close to the alligator before
his tail struck him. that the blow came
with half it, usual effect. The alligator
was upset by the charge, and before he
could recover his feet. bruin gra-ped him
round the body below the fore legs, and
holding him down on his back. seized
one Of his legs in his mouth. The alli.
gator was now in a despirate situation
notwithstanding his coat Of mail. which
is softer on his belly than his back. As
Kentuck woull say, he was getting up
fast
The alligator attempted in vain to bite
pressed down as he was, he could not
open his mouth. the upper jaw of which
only moves, and his neck was so stiff he
could not turn his head short round.-
The amphibious beast fetched scream
in dispair. but being warrior By Aooc
and by field, he was not entirely over
come. Wreathing his tail in agony, he
happened to strike it against small tree
that stood next the bayou, adel by this
purchase, he made a convulsive foun del
which pecipitated himself and bruin
locked together. into the river,
The bank from which they fell was
four feet high. and the water below sew
en- feet deep. The tranquil stream re
ceived the CO nba,an;s wit load splash
then closed over them in silence. A
volley OF ascending bubbles announced
their arrival at the bottom, where thu
battle ended. Presently bruin rose agar
scrambled uT-.te bank. cass-a hast,
/ glance back at the river, and made off
dripping to the cane brake.
1 never saw the alligator afserwards,t Il
know him; no doHbs he escaped in tn
water. which he certainly would no
have done, if he remained few minute
longer on land. Btuin was forced b.
nature to let 60 his grip under water ''
save hisyehs therefore think he il
entitled 10 the credit OF the victory; be
sides, by implied consecutive parties wer'
bound to finish the fight on land, were /
began, and SO bruiu, understood it.
this record should be carried up to th'
/ supreme NOuts ol tue SIiittu Clu'cSs
think the judge would decide in bruin
favor. by this modern principle of law
one thing is certain, viz They woulc
decide that they had jurisdiction oy i'm
pticGtiou; per force of which, what is i
! that cannot be nuHifed.
LECTURE ON ..YING.-The followIn;
passage from lecture delivered in Bos
ton. by Henry Giles, Esq has IAN Erin
ian ardor, combined with Tenderness
'says',he Boston Oau ier,) which canno
fail to strike the reader. even if he be no
prepared to admi, the application to an.
one hereabouts. Mr. Giles said
but then, the Irish tell such ies-es
pecally the needy Irish. and above all
the servant girls, What sinners an,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-05-06

AVOID that p rson who hates the laugh Of
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
The Election in Placer County.

The election in this county has resulted
gloriousy for the National Democracy
The victory has been greater than the most
sanguine anticipated. Brods., X. Ms. and
Republicans have all fallen beneath the DEM
ccratc hosts. The Democratic State and
County tickets will have large plurality,
and perhaps majority over all. The re-
turns as far as received certainly look that
way. Burch and Scott viii! have a majority
of about one hundred in the county, a.,
though the precincts received place McKib-
ben and Baker ahead. On State Printer the
vote will be very close, and it will require
tie official count to ascertain whether Bolts
or O'Meara has a majority-it will be but a
small majority either way.
The X. Ms. and Brods were both certain
of carrying their Sen a,orial candidates
The result shows that they calculated without
their hosts. The true Democracy of old
Placer have made a gallant fight, and won a
proud victory. We congratulate them upon
the result.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
Dads Experience at Euchre.

On balmy morning in April last, l took
passage in the steamer Concordia for one of
the up-river landings. As is the case with
most of our packets, the company was a
pleasant unreasonable, and toerably we'll
acquainted. twas no difficult matter, there
fore, to ''institute" social game Of euchre,
by way Of relieving the monontony of the
trip. A tall, hardy son Of the woods, rough
" clad, and with his long rifle hard by in a
corner, had beet sitting near by with halt
dsconsolate, haly decided look, during most
of the game, and was finally invited, when
a vacancy occurred, to 'take hand"
"If you mean that game" was the reply,
II tell you no, sirs!'
The reply was given in so emphatic man.
ner, and with much apparent fervor of feel
ing; that all felt curiosity to know the
cause Of his antipathy TO this favorite game
of our country. He was Intercepted, there
fore, to this end and effect
swell, you see, gentlemen" he replied
II was first raised in old Kentvck, and the
only game we ever played there, was old
Sledge, Now, the Jack was some in that.
You see, father and l came down the Lower
Massassipp on trading trip, and brought a
most almighty fine horse along with us. !
thought heap of that boss, gentlemen, |
did! Well, father got to playing with some
felers one night, and | got sleepy and went
to re ost. About midnight | heard father
come into the room, cursn to himself
nightly. Says L; old man, what's the fuss?'
"Welh" says he, DRAWN powerful breath,
'l've lost the boss, Bill, playin' of them
dern cards."
"A plAyn' cards." says / for knew he
was a team; IAN who beats you at Old
Sledge?'
"Od Sedge," says he, sorter drawn up
his dignty-"it was another sort Of gene
from that. They call it Yuker, | rather
reckon, for the Jack-yes, the Jack took the
ace like dam! That's what got me, and
that's what lost the hoss, Bill"
Gentlemen don't play Yuker myself
don't gentle men,"
And with this ebuliton, he expectorated
''terbacker' juice and stalked away.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
TO CALIFORNIA CONSUMERS Oh
BILLINGS HAMS.

T DESIRE to call particular attention of con-
/ sumers in California, to the Label or Brand
upon my hams, which in all cases bears fac
smile of my signature, and is. in every respect
the same label l have used for many years past
The unrivalel reputation which my hams have
in the California market renders me exceedingly
anxious that no hams packed by other persons
should be mistaken TOR the tDeil-kno,cn and genu-
inc Horace Billings Hams, and my presen. OBJ
ject is to ask consumers especially to distinguish
my Hams from other hams which / learn have
this season been sent to California, upon which
the name of Billings have been placed, with
label resembling mine in style, type, &c. NC. My
Hams are cured under my own personal super
vision, and their admitted excellence is owing to
the great care used and to the peculiar prepara-
tion they undergo in curing, by which delicacy
of flavor, preservation of the juices of the meat
and freedom from undue sadness are secured.
confidently assure purchasers of my hams, in
California that the cure Of 1859, will be
found of the choicest quality and flavor, and fully
equal in all respects to any heretofore packed
by me for that market. HORACE BILLINGS,
Patentee, Beardstown, Illinois.
N BAH barrels containing the Hams of this
seasons packing, in addition to the usual brand,
will bear the words in red print-"Cure of 1859,
Crosby Il Dbble," agents.
August goth. 1S59.-3m
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
ELECTION RETURNS.

SAN FRANclsco.-Lathams majority 6s3,
Bakers -6lO, Mkibbens 5s2. The Peoples
ticket is all elected with the exception Of
Surveyor and school Superintendent.
NAPA CouNrY.-The Broderick ticket
elec,ed with the exception Of county Clerk,
Curreys majority 522.
SoSoMA CouN1Y.-Latha,n 1854, Curry
794; Burch 1911, Scott 1906, McKibben
800 Baker Oil.
SANTA CLAYA Co.-Latham 1896, Curry
1864 Burch 1906, Scott 1901, McKibben
1851, Baker 1882.
SAN MA7Eo Co.-Latham 4l0, Curry ls;
Burch 4o7, Scott 400, McKibben 523, Baker
524.
SIERRA CouNrY.-The Democratic ticket,
has an average majority Of 500.
NEVADA CouNTY-Latlam has MAORI
ty of about 200, and Baker and McKibben
800. We learn the Democratic candidate
for Sheriff, Van Hagen is elected, and tire
Broderick candidate for the Senate Chase
is also elected, beating Anderson by about
800 majority.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
Lunar Influences.

According to popular belief, the moon not
only presides over human maIadles, but, IKE
comets, is made responsible for vast var'e,
tv of nterferences upon the weather, as well
as upon organized nature. The circulation
of the Juices Of vegetables, the qualities OF
grain, the fate of the vintage, are all attrlo'
uted to its influence; timber must be felieo'
the harvest reaped and gathered in, and the
Juice Of the grape expressed at all times ana
under circumstances regulated by the as.
poets of our satellite, if excellence be hoped
for in these products Of the soil. If these
opinions were limited to particular countries,
they would be less entitled to serious con-
sideration; but it is curious fact that many
of them prevail, and have prevailed in Sec
tons of the globe so distant and unconnec-
ted, that it is difficult to imagine the error
to have proceeded from a single source AT
all events, the extent of its prevalence alone
rendered it fit subject for investigation by
NJ. Arago, who demonstrated that, as far as
actual observation Las hitherto afforded
grounds for reasoning, there is no discovera'
lie correspondence between the lunar chan
ees and the vicissitudes Of rain and draught
which can justify, or in any degree counter
ance the popular belief so generally enter
tanned.
The opinion that timber should only be
feled during the decline Of the moon, is &C.
ted upon with undoubted confidence in var.
ious countries, and is even made the ground
of Legislation in France, with the belief
that its increase causes the sap to ascend
and if cut during the latter period, it will
therefore, be more spongy, more likely to
be attacked by worms, more difficult to sea
son, and more readily split and warped by
changes of temperature. Hence, it would
follow that the proper time for telling timber
would be at new moon.
Patent Office ReDOrt
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
The Mojave Indians.

An express has arrived at Los Angeles
from Fort Mojave. A private letter to the
Star gives the following:
Indian rancheras in the vicinity of the
post have been destroyed. The Indians have
been driven down the river, and are now
collected at suitable lurking places, awaiting
the result of messengers who have gone off
to raise the neighboring tribes. The Pah
Utes are in league with the Mojaves; the
Yumas have declined, also the Cocopas; but
fears are entertained that at the great gath
ering of Indians now collected at San
Luis Rey, attempts may be made to tanper
with the friendly Indians and enlist them in
the cause of the disaffected tribes. Proper
steps have, however, been taken to counter
act any such action. Numbers of Indians
are occasionally observed lurking in the vi
entity of the post, evidently hostile in their
intentions.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
The GensraleRfssnn' in Californi

uas been an astounding victory for the true
Democracy. From every quarter is heard
the intelligence Of success. Our State ticket
will have majority Of thousands over all
opposition, and Burch and Scott are secured
by handsome majority Notwithstanding
the formidable fusion of all the elements Of
opposition against them. The victory has
been thorough, complete, overwhelming-
The Democracy are fully satished-they
fought bravely, and have won gloriously.-
California has again asserted its right to be
termed citadel of Democracy.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
ART AMID rzII S1ERRAS'
HELIOGRAPHY.

HNl1 f subscriber takes this method of informing
l. the citizens of California that he has re-
fitted his rooms, and is now prepared to take all
kinds of Pictures known to the Photographic Art,
unsurpassed in the world; that he has made spe'
cial arrangements for persons coming from dis
tant parts of the State and would say to all such
that, provided perfect satisfaction is not given he
will not only not charge for work, but will pay
them for their time and trouble in calling.
These arrangements have been made in view OF
the fact that the country is 1ocked with unskllul
operators. whose work is not only wanting in che
mical effect, and everything that ctnstitutes
good picture but owing TO the improper use OF
the chemicals employed, they are rendered perish
able and worthless.
To avoid the impositons practiced the citizens
Of this and adjoining counties, and travellers, are
most respectfully invited to call on him at bis
rooms. in Grass Valley, where he will be found
ready, at all times, and in all kinds of weather,
to take pictures in the best style by all the varI-
Gus processes now known, some of which are as
follows:
Photographs,
Stereoscopic Pictures and
Sunlight Paintings on Mica
Also, Patent Leather & Oil Cloth Pictures
Artistic and lfelike pictures by all the above
new and beautiful processes, of finer tone and H.
finite durability, unsurpassed for boldness OF out,
line or beauty of finish, will be executed at oil
times and i'm all kinds of weather
Persons heretofore unsuccessful in obtaining
perfect pi,tures are particularly invited to call
Old daguerreotypes and other pictures copea'
improoed and rendered imperishable.
Views of hlildings, mining claims &C., taken
at the shortest notice.
Deceased persons taken in the most appropriate
manner.
N. B.--lnstructions given in all the depart
ments of the Art Mt
WOODS AMBROTYPE GALLEkl
Mill street, Grass Valley,
By M. WOOD
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-09-10
S,4pe, visor District No. 2.-[Oficial.]

At Blue Canon there was no election. At
Mineral Bar, we learn by verbal report, that
Patton has IA votes, and Ladd l. At Noun
tain Springs there were 20 votes polled,
and Ladd is supposed to have about -
majority. This will leave Patton's majority
in the whole District at 10 votes.