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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20

Band Wagon.-Wc learn that several Of
our most prominent citizens contemplate
the getting up Of a fine Band Wagon, and
presenting it to our Brass Band. Wehope this
project will be carried out, and that immcdi
ately. 1t would encourage the members of
the Band to renewed efforts, and besides this
at all our public gatherings, at which we al
ways expect our Band to appear, they would
make an appearance alike creditable to them
selves and the town, better than they could
if cramped up in common lumber wagon,
the means commonly called into use on these
occasions heretofore. And besides this, there
will be many times when carriage of this
kind could be called into use by our citizens,
Independent of the Band, where it would be
very appropriate and acceptable.
We are also pleased to learn from the gentle
manly leader of the Band that they are
making extra efforts in procuring new music
and in practising two nights in q wcek--for
the fall Fairs, Concerts and Public meetings.
They will add one or two instruments to their
number. We hope they may be encouraged
and by their untiring exertions compete
with, and excel, any Band in our State. :,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20

.sga Wanted.-A good girl who is competent
to doall kinds Of houscwork can hear ola stu
alton by applying at this Office.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20


4 Make yoer Entries.-At meeting of the
&c. v. II. S. on last Friday night a resolu-
"tion was offered that the books should be
opened for entries on the following classes
until the 1st day of August, and that the
committee shall make their report on the Sd
of the same month. ThcSecretary isready to
wait on those that wish to compete for, pre-
miulns ..-..'--.s,..
LIST and I'd Premium for best arranged
Door Yard.
1st and I'd Premium for the best arranged
Flower Garden.
LIST and I'd Premium for the best Vcgeta-
Die Garden.
LIST and I'd Premium for the best Fruit
Garden
LIST and I'd Premium for the best Cultiyat-
ed Garden. EFrT II -. ora .
LIST and I'd Premium for the best Fruit and
Vegetable Garden Combined.
1st and I'd Premium for the best Collec-
|tion Of Shade Trees, around, and within any
enclosure. A&&
P. MELENDY President.
M L. Tracy Secretary II
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20
! Executors Notice.

GlAOCt1G4DES0 NO91G0e
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDER
signed, duly appointed executor q Albert Brown de-
ceased in his VIII Admitted 10 record July 2nd 1880 was
by decree Of G. w. Couch County Judge
Of Black Hawk County, to administer his estate; and
all persons having demands against said estate OF inebt
ed thereto, viii please present the Immediately to
him. at the Office Of D. Allen, Cedar Falls that the
same may be settled according 10 law
EDWIN BROWN, Executor
By u. ALLEN, his Attorney
Dated July 9th, 1850. 1s-f
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20
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ROYAL CIRCUS

kyVHIS UNEQUALED EUROPEAN TROUPE, COM.
prsing all the Great Talent in the Equestrian Proes-
n will exhibit their Splendid, Novel and Exciting Fcats
Craftsmanship and Athletic Skill at CEDAR FALLS on
July 10Th.
p NJ and in the evening at u O'Clock Admission 30
Children rs cents.
Among the superb attractions which distinguish the
Royal Circus, Is the magnificent
ECOIE DIE NEGE.
BY the Brilliant and Dauntless Artistic w.
- MARY ANN COOKE. t ~.
On her beautiful Manage Horse JUPITER. .t
La Petite Laura,
On horseback the Rose Girl.
Walter Cooke
On his Wild Bare-backed Steed.
Young Lester,
The Champion Contortonist Of Europe and America
M. Maddrie
VIII introduce his little Sons, with the performing
Ponies, Cherry and Fair Star.
A Matchless Act on Two Horses, by ~ e~ So,
Mary Ann Cooke and Maurice Mills.
Prof. CHARLES and his PET LEOPARD
a NIAZEPPA.
The Astonishing DOUBLE SUMNIERSAULT Performance
besides many other Great Acts.
The Performance will he interspersed by the Cymnase
and Loquacous Droeries oil
The Court Jester, GEO. CONSTIBLE.
The Entertainment will commence with
A Grand EIippO.dramaticS Spectacle, 4
And conclude with
Burlcsquc Equestrian Pantominc.
MOTT RROF. REUBENS ~
win form Procession in his Splendid Chariot and drive
Mammoth Troupe of Beautiful Horses, accompanied by
tizr SUPERB BAND OF MUSIC
VIII enter the Town at 10 A. the day Of Exhibition
THE SABLE HARMONISTS
Will give a GRAND CONCERT In the same Pavilion i'm,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20

Loyds, Saloon.-This gentleman having
rented tho basement Of WINsLow's Block,
under II. &. j. MILLER's store, has fitted
it up in good style. Saloons appear to
be one of the necessities of all western towns,
and if Saloons we must have, it'should rather
be matter of reorganization than otherwise
when we can have an orderly, respectable,
first-class one, such as we are assured Mr.. L.
willkeep. To the frequenters Of institutions Of
this nature, we would say that LLOYD has a
fine billiard table, keeps large and good
stock, and will cndeavor to make his rooms
pleasant and agreeable resort. We know
that he keeps arst-rate cigars, for we have
tried them.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20

l6rtiealtsral Meeting Tonight Business
Of importance-be on hand.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20

Cigass.-In another column will be found
the card Of Mr.. LovEJoY. The Cream Ale,
which he keeps, is fast becoming very pop
ular beverage, even among the strictly tenn
perate people, and is said to be most pleas
ant beverage, by those who have tried it,
and besides which the Doctors say that it is
healthy. His cigars, andlemonade, of which
we can speak from experience, are A. No. /.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20

american House.-This hotel recently
changed hands; Mr.. GEo. SEcoRD retiring,
and Mr. JonN L. WiLcox assuming the en-
tire control of this well known house. Mr..
w. has the means, ability, and seems pos
sessed of the determination, to make this a
6rst-class hotel, and if he continues to attend
to the duties Of mine host," in the manner
he has commenced, we shall have house
that will be asc1edit to the town and the pro-
prietor. He is refitting and refurnishing the
house, and we can confidently recommend
the American to the travelling public as wor-
thy of their patronage.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-20

NJ. L. TRACY Secretary.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28
What Divers Meet With under Water

When the vessel has settled down III a
sandy bottom, it is preserved many months
from breaking up; and its position may be
much the same as when floating in cam
water, if it be not tilted over 10y any under
current drifts The light, of course, de-
pends a good deal upon the depth and upon
the nature of the bottom; but where there is
no chalk to give milky thickness to the
water, the diver pursues his work in kind
Of gloomy twilight. BY the aid Of this he
can see and feel his way round the ship, but
when he ascends to the deck and winds
down into the principal cabins he finds every
thing pitch dark, and has nothing to guide
but his hands. This is the most difficult,
and yet the most frequent labor he has to
encounter; the danger being that in large
vessel, where the cabin stairs are deep and
the cabins are long and broad, he may get
his air tube twisted round some unfamiliar
projections, and SO squeeze off his supply of
life above In positions such as this, he re-
quires all his nerve aud self. possession, all
his power Of feeling his way back in the ex-
act road that he came. He may have got
the precious casket to which he has been di-
rected in his arms; but what of that, if he
die before he reach the stairs!
The cold, he pless masses that bump
against his helmet, as they float along the
low roof over his head, are decomposed
corpses Of those who were huddled together
in the cabin when the ship went down. A
few of these may be on the floor under his
feet | ut only when pinned down by an over
turned table or il fallen chest. Their tend
ency is ever upward, and the remorseless sea
washes away the dead infant from its dead
mothers arms, the dea! wife from her dead
husbands embrace. If the wreck be in the
channel, the small cra are already begin
ming to fatten on their prey. The diver dis
entangIes himself from this silent crowd, and
ascends the stairs to the deck. The trea' ure
he has rescued is hauled up into the attend
ant diving boat, and he returns again to re-
new his work He seldom meets with an
accident under water; never, perhaps, with
dea h. but the chief risk he runs is from get
ting some heavy piece of ship lumber over
turned on his long train of air pipe. Even
in this he feels the sudden check and the
want Of air, gropes his way back to the OBJ
struction, removes it, signals to his compan.
ions to be raised, and reaches the boat eX-
hausted and alarmed, but not so much as to
give up his place in the trade.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28
The Excessive Eulogists.

The death of Senator Broderick was an
nounced in the Senate and House of Repre-
senatives, and, in accordance with custom,
Senators and Representatives delivered adj
dresses commendatory of the deceased. The
eulogies delivered upon the character of
Senator Frederick transcended every limit
of Just and admirable eulogy; truth and
reasonable estimate of virtue, intellect, pub
Tic service private motives and means of sue
cess were SO far avoided as to make a scene
which should have been briefly and sincerely
solemn, a protracted occasion of absurditv
Living, the Senator was demi God like
Unto none; dead, he WAS the mourned idol
like unto which none had ever been
lost to an adorng and dsconsoate people
He was great above greatness; he was virtuous
above virtue; he was powerful above power;
he was the Arch-angel Of political sef-made
manisn, sitting alone upon an immeasurable
tower indomitably scorning demagogueism
and easily upholdng the sun of partisan
honesty and the stars Of pure principles that
they might shine for the preservation of
people whose welfare and intelligence were
vastly impered 10y the black shadows of
political and mercenary trickery. One Of
the excessive eulogists said that Senator
Brodericl was the finest of Gods works.
This was not more eXtravagant than many
of the remarks of many of the far spreading
and singularly impressed orators. True
greatness never received such praise; no
Senator-Clay, Webster, Calhoun and Others
who We're superior men, noble statesmen,
and who acquired public station through
merit acknowledged and tostered by the peo
pe-ever had turned toward his tomb such
flood of Iaudaory harangue. 1t was right
to formally and solemnlv annou zee the death
of Senator Broderck; it was right to speak
of his virtues and to depIore his DEATH
We would not have had his whole demeanor
sketched nor anything adveried to which
would have been inappropriate in general
discourse; but we would have had Il scene
less prolonged, more truthful, more sincere,
more worthy of the man and Of the Con-
gress of the United States. We believe
that most of the eulogy pronounced was
prompted not 10y admiration and friendship
for tie late Mr.. Broderck, but by the desire
to gain the approval of the people of this
State in d political sense, the opinion having
been formed from the circumstances OF his
death and the continued wall of the anti
democratic press, that he really was the
chief popular leader in California; and, that
all the citizens so beheld him in life rs to
still 90 about mourning for his presence and
would forever refuse to be comforted. What
peculiar weakness. what remarkable de-
usi ,n. Cukaperas Chronicle.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28
TvEA loving couple in Memphis, Tenn

EE-A loving couple in Memphis, Tenn
were lately married, under the following cir
cumstances: They were taking carriage
ride in one of the principal streets of that
city, when they Glanced to meet Judge
Hill, who was riding leisurely along upon a
favorie donkey. They at once accosted
him, and requested him to unite them in the
holy bonds of wedlock. He acceded to the
proposition, and, without dismounting, per-
formed the ceremony, making the occupants
of the vehicle one, and having for witnesses
the mule and one OF two persons who were
passing at the time.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

CIRcUMsANTIAL EvIDENoE.-Ihe follow
inc is an extract from Professor Horn-the
mad astronomers diary: 80 men 0 men o
mortal natured men, reflect and remember If
you can how many of your fellow men were
convicted by jureys of men And sentineceds
by Judges Of men TO be executed and
henged on the galows From no other evl-
dence of proof Of there guilt But only lit
tie chaine of circumstansial evidence.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

SPLENDID DREss.-From an English pa
per's correspondence we learn that, at Cal
cutta at the Governor Generals ball. beau
ty appeared who was not "put out" though
apparently on fire. In countless dimlnutive
bags of gauze she had imprisoned fire flies,
and these, tackled to her dress, far ouishone
the diamonds of the Oriental ladies. AS
she walked in the more dimly lighted alleys
of the garden and grounds she was indeed a
most brilliant belle.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28
CrMENr TO Rep AIR broker ClINA.=Tal

CEMENT TO REPAIR BRoKEN CnINA.-Take
very thick solution of gum arabic dissolved
in water, and stir it into a plaster of Paris
until the mixture becomes viscous paste.
Apply it with brush to the fractured
edges, and stick them together. In three
davs the article cannot be broken in the
same place. The whiteness of the cement
makes it doubly valuable,
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28
A Hundred Years Ago.

One hundred years aoO there was not a
single white man in Ohio. Kentucky, aud,
Illinois Territories. Then, what is now the
most hourishing part of America, was sittle
known as the mountains in the moon. 1t
was not i'll 1896, that the hunter of Ken
tuckv, the gallant and adventurous Boone,
left his home in North Carolina to become
the first settler in Kentucky. The pioneer Of
Ohio did not settle till twenty years after this
time A hundred years ago Canada belong
ed to France. and the whole population OF
the United States did not exceed million
and half of people A hundred years ago,
the Frederick, of Prussia, was performing
those great exploits which made him inn
mortal IN military annals, and with his little
monarchy was sustaining single handed
conflict with Russia, Austria and France, the
three great powers of Europe combined. A
hundred years ago the United States were
the most !ovaI part Of the British Empire
and on the political horizon no speck indira
ted the struggle which. within a score Of
years afterward, established the greatest re-
pubic of the world. A hundr' d years ago,
there was but four newspapers in America;
steam engines had not been imagined, and
railroads and telegraphs had not entered in
to the remoest conception Of man. When
we come to look back at it through the vista
of history, we find that to the century which
has passed has been allotted more important
events, in their bearing upon the happiness
Of the world, than almost any other which
has easped since the creation. A hundred
years hence, what will be the developments?
They are past finding out, except in one
thing, thought which astonished Xerxes
when he stood upon Mt. Athos, all, with but
few exceptions, now living, will be dead.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

Coop News FOR THE BACHELoRs.-Th
Nisalia Delta SAYS that short time since
family arrived in Tulare county, from Texas,
composed of the father, mother, tpenty one
daughters and one son. During the past
week another family, from the same State.
arrived, among which were fourteen unmar-
ried daughters.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

HENRY CLAY VS.. SECTIoNALIsM.-A little
more than nine years ago, in speech de'iv-
cred before the Kentucky Legislature, Hon.
Henry Clay thus prophe'icaly foreshadowed
the present time-when The old Wing party
should have become aboltionzed, and the
Democratic the only party that stands by
the Constitution and the Union Hear him:
"If the agitation in regard to the Fugi-
tive Slave Law should continue, and in-
crease, and become alarming, it will lead to
the formation of two new parties, one tor
the Union, and the other against the Union.
And the platform of that Union,
the Constitution, and the enforcement of the
laws.-And if it should be necessary to form
such party, and it should be accordingly
formed, announce myself, in this place, a
member Of that party, whatever be its com
ponent elements"
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

Is THE WORLD A MIs1AKE?- of the
saddest mistakes which good people have
made is in supposing the world to be mis-
take. TO these peop!e-aud their number
is not SmalI--the earth is but theatre of
pain and sickness, sorrow and death. Joy IS
iIusiv-, pleasure cheat, laughter mocke-
ry, and happiness a thing impossible, and
not even to be looked for ON this side of the
grave. They are actually afraid to be hap
rv, under an overshadowing impression that
they have no right to be happy in this life
They believe there is something inrnsraly
had in the world that they inhabi', and all
the joy that proceeds from it. They have an
idea that the moral evel which af1licts the
human race las struck in TO them life is a
trial--severe, unrelenting, perpetual. All
that seems good and graceful and glorious in
the world is Il hollow sham, for the decept
ion of the unwary and the ruin of the un
wise
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

llops-Ths is an article that will pay
well to cultivate in large quantities Cali
forna hops will always command from
twenty five to fifty per cent more than i'm
ported ones, for the reason that we can grow
them better, in larger quantities per acre, and
harvest them safer, by reason of our dry cli~
mate.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

RAFFLING FOR pREsIDENr-A correspond
ent of the Century proposes the election of
President from the oldest class of United
States Senators; placing the name of each
in ore box, with corresponding number.
upon which shall be written "Presdent;" II
slip from each box to be drawn at the same.
tne and the name accompanying the
"Iresident" ticket is to be declared that of
the elected. The philosopher wisely propos-
es to have the cards we'll mixed up previons
to the drawing. Sierra Citizen.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

FAsrIpIors.-The San Jose Reporter says
that the horse thieves who infest that vicini
ty are very fasidious, and only steal such
animals, as, when tried, come up to the
mark of race-horse swifness they admire
Slowgoers, says our cotemporary. are in no,
danger.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

A BUSINESS INpIAN.-The San Juo,.
Press speaks of an Indian named Tom, who
has found diggings on the bar of Freemans
Crossing, which pays IS per day to the
hand. He pays white man $4 day to
work his share, while he drives team for
his board.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

c-EArnns' That is lhe everyday
name Of the San Franciscans about Virginia
City. The way it came to be applied to
them was this: A lucky miner paid visit
to the Bay, to get indications assayed. A
friend with whom he WAS lunchng one
evening had shrimps brought on. Washoe
ordered the waiter to Take them bugs
away, quick.' his friend took them to him
self as the Lord did Abraham; and ate them.
Washoe got home, and told about the bug
eaters-and bug eaters they have ever since
been, all through the digglngs.
Sierra Democrat.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28
Foreign.

A treaty of peace has been concluded be-
tween Spain and Morocco.
Tuscany and Romagna have been formally
annexed to Piedmont, and Savoy to France
Austria has addressed note to Sardinia
protesting against the annexation of Tus
cany, Parma and Modena, or despoiling le
gtima'e Princes and destroying the right Of
succession of the House of Hapsburg guar.
anteed 10y treaty.
The act of accommodation against alb
who promised aid or counseled rebellion, in
vasion or usurpation, in Romagna, was pub
liShed at Rome, March Goth. No parties
are indicated by name. 1t is directed prin-
cipally against Victor Emanuel without nam
ING him.
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

They that laugh at everything, and they
that fret at everything, are fools alike,
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28
Later from the ast---Arrival of the Pony
Express.

The Pony Express, with St. Louis dates to
the 18Th inst, arrived at Carson City on the
22nd. The news is given in full in the
Sacramento Union
Miscellaneous.
The Government had not determined as
to the disposition to lie made of the Mexican
prizes made by the U. S. vessels of war before
Vera Cruz:
An American vessel had been fired into
by 4 Spanish war steamer, off the coast Of
Cuba, and required to explain her destination.
The departure of the first Pony Express
from st. Joseph, Mo-, was an event ceebrat.
ed with enthusiasm.
A bill for the admission of Kansas rs =
State has passed the lower House of Con-
Gress.
The Deputy Sergeant, at Arms of the u.
S. Senate has arrested f. B. Sanborn, of Con
cord, Mass, as a contumacious witness, for
refusing to appear before the lIarper's Ferry
Committee. Sanborn was rescued in Boston
by parties, and hobeos corpus sued out.
The prisoner was released bv the Supreme
Court, and the State and United States Off
GERS We're held to bail 10y Justice of the
Peace for assault and battery The matter
was brought before the Legislature and has
created great excitement in the State.
Senator Gwin was to have called up Wig
falls Pacific Railroad bill on the 10Th, with
a fair prospect of its passage.
Potter of Wisconsin, and Pryor, of Vr
ginia, members of Congress, having induIr-
ed in beligerent words, it is presumed will
fight duel. Loaded muskets and bowie
knives are spoken Of as weapons.
On the 9Th a disgraceiul scene occurred
in the House, during debate that threatened
a general row for time.
A majority and minority report lid been
made in the House on the Presidents pro-
test. The subject was laid over for future
action.
A, II. Stephens, of Georgia, declines to
be considered Il candidate before The Char
lesion Convention
STATE ELEcrIoNs.-Sprague (Dem) is
elected Governor of Rhode Island. The
vote stands: For Sprague (Dem), 1925;
PadelforI (Rep.), lO,s25; scattering, l43.
The Democrats have elected Lieutenant
Governor and Attorney General. In several
places there has been no election of Senators
and Representatives. The Democracy have
elected l3 Of the 32 Senators, and 35 out Of
II Representatives.
In Connecticut the vote stands: Buck
ingl'am (Rep.) 1922; Seymour (Dem),
42,543.
In Trenton, New Jersey, the Democrats
have elected their Mayor 10y 400 majority
The opposition have elected majority of
the Council. l.. Ii. Dixon, a Republican,
supported by the Democrats, is elected
Chief Justice
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28
Timothy Ttcomb.

The OLDEST MAN.-Undoubted the old
est man in the world says the New Orleans
Crescent, is Capt. VirouX, of Belgium. lie
was born on the 9th of November, 1903,
and consequently $50 years old. lie enter
ed the army in 1880, at the cdvanced age OF
l2l wears, and remained in the service until
recently, when he was put upon the pension
list.
WHAT IS AK Epnoh?-Some one gives
the following graphic desert p'ion of coun
try editor. We could add several items ad-
dliona but fear outsiders would set tho
whole down AS "chunky joke" An editor
is "an individual who reads newspapers,
writes articles on all subjects, sets type, reads
proof, works a: press, folds and packs papers
prints Jobs, runs on errands, saws wood,
woiks in the garden, talks to all who call,
receives blame for many things he never did,
works from A. NJ, to 0 p. NJ and never col
lects half his debts" Who does not wish
h nself an editor?
The Placer herald., 1860-04-28

The Pony Express, with ST. Louis dates to
the 18th inst, arrived at Carson City on the
22nd. The news is given in full in the
Sacramento Union.