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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-04-18

Democratic rejoicing at Hartford.
HARTFORD, April THE Democrats of Hartford
fired one hundred guns this afternoon for Rhode
Island and the Democratic gains in Connecticut.
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THE NEW MORMON FAcr1oN.-On the as
sumption of power by Brigham Young, after
the death of the elder Smith, Joe Smith, jr.,
refused allegiance, and a division in the
church was tire consequence, and his follow.
ers, now numbering several thousand persons
have made extensive PURCHASES Of real estate
in Douglas county, Nebraska Territory, upon
which they are soon expected to locate. 1t
is thought that at least ten thousand Nor
mons will permanently settle in Douglas
county within the present year. The new
city of Florence is to be their head quarters.
The Omaha City Nebraskian, which is located
in the same county, says: We understand
agriculture is to be the principal ocupation
of these people, while they have
also among them artisans and workmen
skilled in the various mechanical arts. We
most cheerfully welcome them to Nebraska,
and sincerely hope that nothing may ever
transpire to render residence among US un-
pleasant to themselves or annoying to
Others"
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MURDER AND ROBBERY IN CALvERAs C0UH-
Ty.-Acorrespondent of the Bulletin, writing
from San Andreas; July 1lth says:
Beyond San Andreas, and near place
called Old Gulch, ON Saturday night, July
Tth, as person named Bennett was on his
way home; and near the Cabin of one of the
Ditch Collectors, two Spaniards were lying
in ambush with the evident intention of
shooting and robbing the collector. One of
them fired dragoon six shooter and the bali
entered the left side of the chin of Bennett;
and glancing off pierced his breast near the
collar-bone, and killed him. The mur6erers
on dropping their unintentional victim, drag
ged him to a reservoir in the vicinity. As
'smurder will out" it was discovered that one
of them had the heel off one of his boots,
and peculiar nails in the same, which were
very clearly defined in the mud, by which
these villains were detected and arrested, and
are now in Mokelumna Hill Jail.
On Monday night the 9th inst, on the
north fork of the Mokelumne, at the toll
bridge, as the keeper, Mr.. McDermott, and q
man named Raymond, were sitting in the
bridge Office, two strolling robbers fred upon
McDermott and Raymond, wounding both of
them, then rushing in they robbed the pres
misses of $500, and fed. Search and pur-
suit by the sheriff, posse and citizens was at
once commenced; and last night at three
o'clock, and while the heavens were pouring
down their copions moisture in the form of q
heavy rain, Lemuel Goodwin, of Mokelumne,
and David Lamson, of Independence, tracked
and overlook them near Medinas ranch.
They were then sleeping uuder tree. Mr.
Goodwin pounced upon his man, though
armed with several revolvers and knives, and
secured him-while the other struggled and
fred three times on Mr.. Lamson, which was
returned with effect each time, by dropping
the robber but, on coming up to him each
time, he would rise snd run, and finally es-
capped. San Andreas, nearly en- fnasse is on
the robber hunt. A large organised band Of
murderers has been discovered.
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Murder and Robbery.


There appear to be seasons in the history Of
California when the passion for murder and rob
berry becomes epidemic. The last few weeks have
abounded with frightful incidents of this nature.
Scarcely do we open an exchange but our eyes are
met by startling caption announcing some such
terrible event.
The use of deadly weapons among refined and
christianised society, is also becoming alarmingly
frequent. If two citizens meet to discuss point
of politics, gossip or business, and angry words
should happen to ensue, it is very common for
one of them to whip out pistol or bowie-knife,
and end the controversy by taking his adyersary's
life.
When such cases come before the courts, either
on account of the negligence or dishonesty of the
prosecuting attornies, the criminal bias of the
judges, or the packed, irresponsible and sympa-
thising nature of the juries, or from all three
of these causes combined, conviction is seldom
obtained. The murderer, without suffering the
slightest punishment, is turned loose again upon
community, to boast of his exploit, and when
occasion offers, re-enact the tragedy of which he
has been so leniently acquitted. It would seem
that this sort of violence has grown to be a yir-
tue in the annals of California morality and uris-
prudence. ~
A sober consideration Of such loose state of
society, at times, almost leads one to applaud the
prompt and decisive action of mob. If it were
not that those who usually participate in such
proceedings are the men who go armed, and are
amenable to the censure of these remarks, there
might be some justification for their language
when, with the rope around the neck of their
victim, they exclaim, "Jf ace do not hang the
murderer he IS safe tile LAZY sciU permit him
to escape"
Can nothing be done to correct these evils ?
The people should move in mass to devise and
enforce some remedy.
To meet the first difficulty complained OF, it
might be well to consider the propriety of estab-
fishing State police, as has heretofore been pro-
posed; and for the second, justices of the peace
and committing magistrates should be empower
ed and required-without discretion-to impose
fine of at least two hundred dollars, in any and
every case where deadly weapon has been
drawn, whether used or not and if the culprit
is unable to pay the amount, let him be sent to
prison for six months, to cool off. When he gets
out, he will probably know better what line of
duty becomes the peaceable citizen.
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immigration.

There is disposition on the part of many
papers throughout the State, to get up fu-
ror in favor of increased immigration. 1t
may appear narrow minded in us to venture
the assertion-but we do it, nevertheless
that until the thousands of idlers who are
already here, have been provided with en-
ployment it would be criminal to augment
their numbers.
We may be told that there are plenty of
fertile lands to be occupied and titled, and
vineyards to be cultivated. That is true. If
the invitation were addressed to farmers and
horticulturists only, the field of labor is
wide, and the prospect encouraging. But
this is the very class of people who enjoy
the greatest comforts at home, and are least
likely to respond to the invitation. tits the
over-crowded cities which send forth the
greatest tide of migratlon-mechanics, ar
tizans, laborers, merchants, professional men
and ioafe-s. What we want first, are man.
ufactories; ship-yards, machine shops, WOOL
len-factories, paper-mills, boot and shoe
shops, chandleries, tanneries, and countless
other kinds and means of employment.
There are, as we have said, thousands of
temperate, industrious workmen in the State,
unemployed. They can find nothing to do.
Even of6ce-seeking fails to supply their
necessities. Every branch of industry is
overstocked; and this is why it is that a
Frazer River excitement,a Washoe mania, or
IN expedition against the Indians, can al
ways find any amount of volunteers, who
rush blindly into their ranks, and are willing
to take any desperate chances with the hope
of bettering their condition. Let US have
the facilities to present-the. shops, benches
and tools to offer newly arrived emigrants,
with wages commensurate to the labor per-
formed, and then send abroad the general
invitation for an increase of population.
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FRAZER RIVERA correspondent of the
Alta, writing from Frazer River, says, "that
Notwithstanding the prosperous condition OF
the miners, no influx from California is looked
for this year but rely upon it, the year 1861
will see a rush which will only be inferior to
that of 1853"
If any one from these parts thinks fgoing,
he can hear of bargain in real estate in
those parts, by calling at this Office. Tene-
ments attached, and titles indisputable!
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FIRE AND WATER.-At debting club, in q
certain town in Connecticut, the question up
for discussion one evening was, Which is the
most potent element, fire or water? The first
man was Uncle Zeb York, perfect original
character, who at once settled the question
to the entire satisfaction of all, thus: "My
friends, just you take swamp apple, which
you all know is full of water, and hold it in
your mouth awhile; then take it out and put
in bell pepper. rather reckon then, you
will find out which has the most spunk in't''
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DIR. L. ]. CZAPKAY'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
TNSTTTTJTE,

Sacramento ST., below Montgomery,
Opposite Pacific Mail Steamship C0's. Office,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Established in 1854 for the Permanent cure of all chron
&c and P,irdte Diseases,
And the Suppression of Quackery
Attendant and Resident Physician, L. ]. CZAPKAY
NJ. D., atein the Hungarian Revolutionary War; Chic
Physician to the Goth Regiment of Houveds; Chic
che late Lecturer Diseases of Women and Children
and Honorary member of the Philadelphia College
of Medicine.
&J-0ffce Hours-From A. N. to 9 ~.
Communications strictly confidential.
Permanent Cure guaranteed, or nopay.
Consultations. by letter or OTHERWISE, fro~.
Address, L. j. CZAPKAY,
San Francisco. Cal
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Agency of Il. T. Babbitt'

PURE CHEMICALS.
UOHN -. WING ~ CO., No. IS, Calf
ornia street. San Francisco, offer for sale in lots to
suit purchasers:
B. r. Rabbits pure Cream Tartar, Id boxes Of IL one
pound papers.
Babbitts pure Saeratus in boxes re 10 papers
B. I. Babbitt'spure carbonate of soda. g s"
"Golden Gate pure saleratus, "
"Golden Gate pure saleratus in Kegs Of so bs each
'Golden Gate pure Cream Tartar, in Boxes of 25bs"
Select Ground Spices, packed in tin foil full weight
new article.
Concentrated potash making soap, cleaning type &c
Newcastle Sal Soda-direct from the manufacturers,
Select Pepper Sauce;
Manila Indigo-best quality;
sBabbitt's" celebrated soap powders
Saratoga Water, from Empire Spring, New York;
Flavorng Extracts-assorted-su quality;
Dried Cherries, Turkey Prunes &C., &c.
Also
Best aDoab Anker' Boltng Cloth, Nos3 to II inclu-
sive;
ply India Rubber Hose, inch to inch;
Grenoble Hemp, Fire and Mining Hose:
"Barkers" Double-Acting Force and Lift Pumps, ior
Fire Engines, Mining and Agricultural purposes;
Rotary Force Pumps, Pitcher top and Bowl top LIT
Pumps.
The above constantly hand and for sale by
JOHN d. WING & CO.,
jly21 4w 48 California street.
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A9-The following letter. which emphaticaily speaks
for ITSELF written by the Dean ofthe Faculty of the
Philadelphia College of Medicine, to the editors of the
"Paciic Medical and Surgical Journal, San Francisco
for publication:
PHILADELPHIA, January II, 1859.
To the Editors Of the Pacific Medical and Surgical
Observation-Disclosures attention has been called to
article in the December number of your journal
regard to the nd euicm degree granted by the Pha-
depMa College of Medicine to Dr. L. j. Czapkay When
the ppcatfon for the degree made the Faculty
it accompanied by and testimonials the
effect that DIR. Czapkay regular graduate NJ. D.
of the University CT Pesth, had served Surgeon in
the Hungarian Army, and was regular Practitioner
of Meicire Or the strength of these the degree was
granted. The ad eandem degree as its implies is
conferred graduates only. and gives privfle
ges Had there been the slightest Suspicion Of irreg
arity the application would have been refused. By
inserting this in your Journal you aoiH do OF
Justice to the College, and confer fdror
Yours. very respectfully.
Dean ofthe Faculty ofthe Philadelphia Cotcgs Of Med
cine.
DIR. L. !. Czapkays Private Medical and Surgical In
stitute is on Sacramento street. below Montgomery,
opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship Companys Office
San Francisco California. The Doctor offers free con-
sultation and asks remuneration unless he effects
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The CANDapATEs.-The politicians have
thus far hitched their presidential teams as
follows: Republican Ticket-Abe Lincoln,
of Illinois, for President; Hannibal Hamlin,
of Maine, for Vice President. Democratic
Ticket-Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, for
President; Herschel v. johnson, of Georgia
for Vice President. Boilers Ticket-John
A. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, for President
Joseph Lane, of Oregon, for Vice President.
Union Ticket-John Bell, of Tennessee, for
President; Edward Everett, of Massachu-
sette, for Vice President.
There are four of them. ''You pays your
money, and takes your choice"
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ACCIDENTAL DAArH.-The Grass Valley
National says that Mr.. John Gray, brother of
W. A. Gray of Nevada, whilst engaged in
teaming to Eureka, and whilst gbing down
the hill at Illinois Bridge, was thrown from
his wagon, and his skull fractured, from
which he soon died. Mr.. Gray was 26 years
of age, and much respected by those who
knew him.
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AcKNowLEDGMENTs.-W are under obliga-
tons to Mr.. E. T. Jordan, newspaper agent, for
copies of the magazines, pictorials, Punch and
Atlantic miscellaneous papers. Also, to A. L.
Smith, newspaper expressman, for favors per-
formed in the line of his business, and to Lang
tons Utah Express, for late number of the
Territorial Enterprise. Messrs. ]. A. Seeley,
postmaster, and Jim McCue, of the Independent
Opposition Stage Line, will also accept our
thanks for courtesies extended.
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RICHER STILL.-A vein of silver has been
discovered in the Sullivan District of the
Washoe country, about twenty miles south
of Virginia City, called the Mammoth Lead,
which is thought to be continuation of the
celebrated Comstock Lead, and pays much
richer.
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the great deficiency Of the public money to meet
those wants in many of the districts, the under
signed respectfully suggests to the Trustees of
such districts, to open lists, asking voluntary
contributions; or to call district meetings for the
purpose of supplying their own educational
wants by voting taxation. The I'd, Sd, 4th and
1858, make ample provision for the calling of
meetings and the imposing of such tax. The
sacred nature of your charge, the proper mental
and moral training of the youth of your respec
tive districts, will justify your most jealous efforts
in their behalf, and should elicit from the public
the most lively interest. Respectfully yours,
C. T. OVERTON, Co. Sup't
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STILL ANoTHER.-A new semi monthly paper
has been started at San Francisco, entitled, "The
Californian's Guide and Register" by J. H. Still,
with, as the editor says, "guarantied circulation
of 5000" copies. 1t was the original intention
of Mr.. Still to issue this paper in New York, the
better to carry out his plan of subscribing in a
peculiar degree the interests of transient and
ient Californians. He has thought proper to
change his mind in this respect. Hope the enter
prise in all particulars, may prove success.
By the way, hasn't our cotemporary made
some mistake about his terms Single copies of
the paper are advertised at ten cents-$2.60 per
year; while the yearly subscription is stated to
be. S.
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LARGE REwARD-Mr. Beideman, one of the
gentlemen named in the charges of corruption
against Judges Field and Baldwin of the Su-
preme Court, offers thousand dollars reward
for the discovery of the person who wrote the
pamphlet containing them, or the printing office
from which it was issued.
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THE CosT OF THE THrNa.-At last accounts
the $50,000 appropriated by Congress for
entertaining the Japanese were nearly ex-
hausted. The claim of the Panama Railroad
Company for taking the party across the
Isthmus is $500. The cost of building
extra cabins and stores on board the Roanoke
exceeded $4,000, and more than another
thousand was expended in taking them and
their baggage to Washington.
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NEW SILVER DIsCovERIEs.-New silver
mines have been discovered near Owens lake,
and great excitement exists in relation to it. A
party has Just returned from an exploring expe-
dition, who report about three hundred men at
the mines, and about one hundred on the way
there from Visalia. 1t is also reported that gold
bearing quartz has been discovered that pays one
thousand dollars to the ton. Many of the citi-
zens of Visalia are leaving for the mines. Trade
is brisk at Visalia, and the town is full of stran-
gers.
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CENsUs.-Mr. ]. E. P. Williams, deputy
census-taker for this district, has been oper-
ating in the neighborhood for the last ten or
twelve days. He reports the population of
North San Juan to US at 1920.
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CAPITOL PLAN-The board of State Capt.
tol Commissioners have selected a plan from
the number submitted, being that presented
by Mr.. NJ. F. Butler, Architect, of Sacramen-
to. The capitol building is to be situated
directly in the center of the four blocks of
ground purchased for its site, facing west,
fronting on Tenth street. The length of the
front end of the ediice, exclusive of end
porticos, is to be 298 feet, and of the ends,
lat feet. The hight from the ground line to
the top of the main cornice, will be 73 feet ;
from thence to the apex of the dome, l23
feet-making the entire hight from the
ground line to the apex of the dome, l96 feet.
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It's CoLoRs.-The Marysville Express has
run up the Breckenridge and Lane flag. The
Sacramento Standard is expected to follow
suit.
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CoURTEs1Es.-Mr. Williams, the census-taker
for this district desires us to say that he feels
under obligations to the citizens of San Juan for
the kind and courteous manner in which they
assisted him with his labors.
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THE GIANT.-There is no humbug about
the Arab-that is, the giant part. He's a
"snorter." We saw him at his pavilion, and
had a good look it him. He is well-formed
and surprisingly muscular. His height is u
feet; his weight AT pounds. He measures
SO inches around the breast, and is % years
of age. The curious ought to see him. It
will pay.
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DouGLAs RATIFICATION MEETING.-The cit
izens of Cherokee and vicinity viii hold q
meeting on Monday evening, at Turney's
Hall, to ratify the nomination of Douglas and
johnson.
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OPENING THE CAMPAIGN.-The Republicans
of San Juan are to open the ball of the Presiden-
tial campaign, by holding meeting this evening
for the organization of a Lincoln Club. Several
speakers, we are informed, are expected to be
present from abroad, and deliver addresses. The
meeting will be held at the San Juan Theater.
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DAN RIcE's C1RcUs.-This welI-known
equestrian troupe arrived in town yesterday,
and gave an exhibition last night. A large
crowd was in attendance. Our paper went
to press at too early an hour to permit US to
speak of the performance.
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A PRESIDENTIAL SALurE.-The friends Of the
Little Giant for President, fred number Of guns
in this place on Tuesday night, to do honor to
his nomination.
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REoovEKED-Tbe slab of marble from the
miners of Columbia, Tuolumne county, to the
Washington National Monument, which was
sent east on the Flying Ducthman, wrecked on
the Brigantine Shoals, N. j., has been recov-
cred from the wreck.
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Special Notices.
<. .. or o. II.

Z. q. or q. r..
.sss,stz.Hssxx. SANJUANLOD NO. 81, o. o,
INI{SSTi o. T. meets every Monday evening, al
SSS<e 71I o'clock, at the Odd Fellows Hall
East Main street. North San Juan.
Brothers of the Order in good standing invited
to attend.
JAS. BRIGGS, N. G.
W. s. CHANDLER. Sec'y
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CHARLOTTE CUsHMAN.-This celebrated ac-
tress was in England last June. She then wrote
to lady friend in Boston, that fattering induce
ments had been held out to her, to visit Califor-
MIA, and that she would be in the Atlantic States
this summer, and in California late in September.
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MARYsvILLE FAIR.-We shall notice this
exhibition at large, next week.
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aEBHALL's SARsAPARILLA, YELLOW Dock AND foDIDE
HGS OF PorAss is prepared from the finest red ia
maica Sarsaparilia and English Iodide of Potass-ad
mirable restorative and purifyer of the blood it
cleanses the system of all morbid and impure matter
removes pmples, boiIs and eruptions from the skin
cures rheumatism and pains of all kinds. All who
afford should use it, it tends to give them strength
and proong life Soldby Druggists generally, at 81
per bottle. r. HALL & co,
Proprietors, Wholesale Druggists,
mar12 6m 143 and las, Clay street, San Francisco
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MARRIED.-At Brandy City, by Rev. ID. J.
Lewis, July 7th, Mr.. GEORGE H. ROLLINGS
to Miss SARAH r. POLLARD, both Of Bran
dy City.
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TO the Public.

yUyHE undersigned hereby notifies the public that
his wife, Lucie Otto, has left his bod and board
without assigning any inst therefor He there
fore takes fis method Of informing the public that he
will pa ' no debts Of her contracting.
JEAN MONCHAGUE.
July H. 1850. ~ pd Of French Corral.
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STATE Fna.-Thls body will meet at Sac
ramenso on Wednesday, the 10th Of Septem-
ber next.
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W. s. CHANDLER, sec'y.

eeMrs. WINSLOW, an experienced nurse
hSS and female physician, has Soothing Syrup for
children teething by soening the gums reducing all
Internationally aay all pain, and Is to regulate
the bowels. Depend upon it, mothers it will give
to yourselves and reefand health to your infants
other column,
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WHERE ARE THE Players Our theater is
idle. What has become Of the first class) per-
formerss
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L. p. FISHER, No 17l1z Washington street San
Francisco, is our eRly authorized Agent for that
city.
RANDALL & CO., 81 street Marysvile, an
thorized to receive advertisements and subscrip-
tions for the Press at that place.
A. BADLAM is authorized to receive advertise
ments aud subscriptions for this paper in Sacra-
mento
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Nevada County School Fund.
The Nevada Democrat publishes the following
Report from the County Superintendent of Pub
lie Schools of this county:
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He's Opened! /!
JOS. MELBOURN.
Boot and Shoe Store.

Main street. opposite the Sierra Nevada Hotel and
between Coeys Provision Store and Levys Dry Goods
Store, where he will always keep hand extensive
stock of
Ladies', Congress and Laced CATERS
Misses Sc {"
Childrens' and Infants Shoes n TiesS
Gent1emen's Dress and Heavy Bootss
Caters, shoes and Pumps,
Boys Dress and Heavy Boots a Shoes-
The interchangeable to gain the patronage Of the
public, be offers far superior inducements to the
purchaser by having larger aud better assortment
than any other house in San Juan.
He also guarantees all Goods, and will repair the
same free of charge.
n B. Boots and Shoes made to order, and repaired
on short notice ut moderate charges-
J. MELBOURM
North San Juan, June 30, 1860. If
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A LAST VETo.-One of the last official acts
of President Buchanan, previous to the adjourn
ment of Congress, was, to veto the bill providing
actual settlers with homestead from the nation
al domain. The measure lacked but two votes
of being passed over his head in the Senate.
We were disposed to censure the President
very severely for this act; but after reading his
veto message, we justified it. 1t would hardly
be good policy it strikes us, to give paupers and
aliens privileges which cannot also be equally
enjoyed by native born and adopted citizens.
'sNot that man-but another man that once
knew."-TooDLEs.
1t appears that Mr.. Fitzpatrick, of Ala
bama, after being nominated for Vice Presi-
dent by the Douglas Democratic Convention,
declined to accept. Herschel v. Johnson,
ex Governor of Georgia, was placed on the
ticket in his stead.