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! Com HUNT1NG.-We made mention, the
other day, Of a party about to sail for the
north on gold hunting expedition. The
vessel Ia schooner) sails to day, with ten
men on board, and will proceed to about
sixty five noFth latitude, on the American
coast. As an item Of interest, we will give
the history of events leading to this expe-
dition. In the year 1850 o whale ship
touched on the coast, and several men
landed. In ravine the second watch and
one OF the boat steerers discovered large
quantities Of yellow metal several speci-
mems Of which they took on board, one Of
them laughingly remarking to the captain
that they had discovered gold mine,
None of the parties had seen gold in its
natural state. and they were SO ignorant
Of metals as to pronounce the metal brass.
The specimens we're kicked about the deck
as refuse matter, and nothing more was
thought of the discovery until q year or two
later, when the second mate happened 10
be in Australia, and saw the gold from the
mines. Its close resemblance TO the min
eral discovered on the northwest coast, sat
is6ed the mate that the latter was gold.
He made seveEal attempts to get up an
expedition, but every one laughed at him
for his folly. Meanwhile the captain had
written home to brother mentioning the
discovery, and appointing to meet him in
California, The captain however, died,
but the story Of the discovery became
known to some parties in this city, who,
for the last seven years, have endeavofed
to find some one who could point out the
locality. A month or so since, they were
fortunate enough to find one Of the officers
Of the vessel first allIded to, who was en-
abled to designate the exact locality. A
joint stock company was then formed, q
vessel chartered, and the JasonS are now
ahoat in search Of their golden Aeece.----
Only two men in the company know the
exact spot where the gold is said to have
been discovered. One great drawback Is
that the earth in the gold county Is COW
cred with snow most Of the year. The
company, however, expect to he able 70
mine during the month Of August-say for
thirty days-which they calculate Is sufh-
cient time to fill the schooner. BY the hrst
Of October we shall probably learn what
fortune the adventures have met with
IL is stated that The Indians in that coun-
try have frequently been known TO have
gold in their possession, and that the Rus
sian Fur Company has obidined from them
eOnAi1sEhble qnaAtitisa nf ttll11IaI N ms
way Of trade San Efandsso TalSgfen,
June 26.
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MARRYING WITH SwEAR-In New
Hampshire they used to choose all their
State, county and town officers, from Gov
ernor down to hog reeves, at one town
mceting-the annual March meeting. As
the town officers were very numerous, it
was customary, as fast as they were chosen,
to walk them up before a justice Of the
peace and have them sworn into Office by
companies, half companies pair and single"
" Squire Chase" Of Cornish, (faIher Of Gov.
Chase, of Ohio) being the most prominent
justice, had this task to perform, and a Sc
we're task it was, occupying most of his
time frem morning till night. 1t was on
one of these occasions, after the -labors and
tolls of the day were over, he returned to
his home weary and overcome with the IA
tigues Of his employment, and throwing
himself into bis easy chair, he fell into q
sound sleep. In the meantime rustic
couple who had been waiting impatientlI
for some time for the justice to join them ID
holy wedlock, presented themselves in an.
other part Of the house, and made known
their interesting desires TO Mrs. Chase,
who, somewhat confused aud agitated, at
tended them to the sleeping justice, whom
she found it difficult to arouse. Shaking
him by the shoulder. she called out, Mr..
Chase, Mr.. Chase, do pray wake up heEe
is couple come to be married."
The Justice, having administered oaths
all day, was dreaming Of nothing else; half
walked, rubbing his eyes and looking at the
wishful pair, asked: "Are.you the coupler
They nodded assent Well, hold up your
hands" They did SO, with some hesita-
ton. "You severally, solemnly swear that
you will faithfully perform the duties Of
your Office respectively, according to your
best skill and judgment, so help YOU &c.
The astonished couple looking wild the
justice added, soothingly, That's all, ex-
cept the fee-one dollar" which was luck
ily dropped into his hand, and they went
off in tangent, doubling as they went the
legality of the process, but they concluded
to go according to The oath.
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DISSOLVE THE Union f!

Dissolye-the Union Who would part
The chain that binds us heart to hearth
Each link>was forged by sGinted sires
Amid the Revolutions fires,
Aud coolod-oh, were so rich food
In Warren's and in sumpter's blood
Dissolve the Union BE like France
When " Terror reared her bloody lance,
And Man became distinctions child,
And woman in her passions wild,
Danced in the likelihood Of her Queen
Before the dreadful gullotine!
Dissolve the Union Roll away
The spangled Flag OF Glory's day;
Blot cut the history of the brave,
And decorate earh Patriots grave,
And then above the wreck of years
Quaif an eternity Of tears
Dissolve the Union! Can II be
That they who speak such words are free
Great God! did any die to save
Such sordid wretchcs from the grave
When breast to breast and hand to hand,
Our patriot fathers freed the land
Dissolve the Union Hol Forbear -
The sword of Damocles is there;
Cut but hair, and earth shall know
darker, deadlier tale Of woe Y n
Than Hist'ry's crimson tale hos told,
Since Nero's car in blood e'er rolled.
Dissolve the Union Speak ye hills,
Ye everlasting mountains cry;
Shrek out ye streams and mingling rills,
And ocean roar in agony!
Dead Heroes leap from Glory's sod
And shield the manor of yonr blood
, 1860-07-13

~ As the Japanese were supposed 10
be about to take their leave, after the re-
cent reception at the State Department,
the rustling Of lady's dress was heard,
and Miss Ledyard, the accomplished grand
daughter Of Gen. Cass, passed into the
room, and walking over 70 The Secrelafy's
table, was followed by the eyes not only Of
the Japanese, but Of everybody present.
She was introduced 10 the Japanese, who
shook hands with uncommon heartlness.
And now the ladies crowded in from an
adjoining room with great rapidity. making
the room quite warm, when Gen. Cass re-
marked to the japanese that be did not
know how they regulated their ladies. bnt
in this country the ladies regulated The
gentlemen, and went Just where they
pleased. This was on apology for lhe
presence Of the ladies, and the Ambassa-
dors replied, in very grave manner. that
they observed that there was q very mark
ed difference in the discipline Of The two
countries. The General could scarcely
control his countenance with this sally from
the Japanese, who evidently thought they
possessed an advantage over America in
this respect-Bosi0n Journal aoa8
, 1860-07-13

The END OF PRnE FIeHrrNc.-Itis is quite
probable that prize fighting, in so far as the
Champions belt' is concerned, has come
to an end, at least for some years. II has
been agreed that two new belts, the exact
counterpart Of the one fought for, are 10
be made and given, one to Heenan and one
to Sayers, who is to withdraw from the
pugilstic ring. The original belt is to re-
main under the custody Of the proprietor
Of Bells Life, to be fought for by whoever
may aspire to the distinguished honor ol
being its wearer 1t is therefore evident,
that should a contest take place for the
belt the victor will be compelled to meet
Heenau, who will assuredly not be satisfied
until he either gets possession OF that iden
teal trophy, or gets a terrible pounding
As we do not think it probable that au!
one will be troubled with desire to Ell
gage in an ''irrepressible conflict with tn
great smasher, the belt is likely to renal
with the proprietor Of BclPs Life for sever
al years to come.
, 1860-07-13

PREPARING FOR WAR.--A gentleman who
came through in the Overland stage informs
us that the Indians along the entire line
we're oil decorated with war paint, and
we're very sauey. This is another proof Of
general uprising Of all the tribes from the
Atlantic States 70 those OF the Pacific. II
is not at all improbable that the present
preparations for war BY the Indians, head.
ed aud managed by the Mormons, Is the
fulfIlment OF the prophecy Of Joe Smith,
that the Indians, (whom he claims to be a
portion of the lost tribes Of Israel), were
to be gathered together at Zion (Salt
Lake,, and were to war against the Gen
tiles. Brigham Young has also instilled
this belief into his followers, and has been
for the last ten years preparing the Indi-
ans for the accomplishment Of the prophecy
From present indications it would seem
that the time has arrived for the gathering
of Israel, according to the Mormon proPh-
eey.-MaripOsa Star.
, 1860-07-13
psy- The Japanese are overcoming their

nsS- The Japanese are overcoming their
repugnauce to female society, enforced on
them by the Tycoon. At Gen. Cass' re-
ception, short time ago, they examined
the jewels on the arms OF several bellies
aud shortly after a dashing blonde exclaim'
ed Zone Of them kissed my hand I! He
gave it such a squeeze first Oh, he did
il splenddly p
, 1860-07-13

The TERRIF1c BLoNDIN. The Niagara
City (Suspension Bridge) Herald has the
following in relation 10 BIondin. The pro-
gramme is somewhat different from that
heretofore announced. We do not fully un-
derstand that portion about diving nom
the centre Of the cable in a lile-boal;D but
IL Blondin has announced bis intention Of
so doing, it will, 10 al human probability
be done, for be is notorious for sticking 70
bis word, no less than to his rope. Mons.
Blondin, assisted BY bis agent, Is now here
experimenting the arrangements necessa-
~ for the stretching Of hIsrope across the
river, and erecting the necessary enclosures
on the American and Canadian shores
The cable is to be hung across just below
the suspension bridge, directly over the
most terrible, rushing rapids Of Niagara.
The ieais which Mons B|ondIn comtem-
plates performing this season, promise 70
outvie anything that he has yet done 10 bis
most hazardous Of all callines Among
other things the rumor prevails that the
daring rope-Walker seriously conlomplaies
diving from the centre Of his cable 10 life
boat made for the special purpose. into the
roaring food-tide aud ioam-Wrenthing rap
ids OF The river belowl BE islo undertake
this dangerous experiment, not only from
desire 10 demonstrate whether such thing
as navigating The rapids is . possible thing,
but from the mere lore Of uuhenrd Of od-
venturel Blondin will not be ouldone by
any man whatsoever in feats where bis pro
lessional attainments are called IN question
He will not even tolerate a rivalryl s
, 1860-07-13
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~ The best Purifysr Of the Blood-lHans saria,
arilIA YellOwDOck and Iodine Of POtass. 2m2p
The new era., 1860-02-23
Ladies' Fair at st. Cloud.

The enterprising ladies of the Pres
hyterian Society of St. Cloud held a
Fair at Wilson's Hall, on the evening of
the l4th inst. We came so near attend
ding, as to have old Ned arrayed in his
iiirssppings. and standing at the gate.
Then, o, hhcw S!rm are we of purpose,
we changed our i2ind. and spent the
cold, windy evening al home we
learn from one of the lady-h.
that this fair was numerously attended,
hosre full to overlooking and that mirth,
gaiety and good feeling prevailed. The
supper was free, excellent and abundant,
Articles useful and fanciful sold with
readiness, to the amount of seventy
dollars. The society is yet undecided
as to the appropriation of the proceeds.
Some members thinking of purchase
of books for the commencement of
library, others of the adornment of their
church, when it shall be completed. In
either case the money will be well ex-
pended-but ws should vote for the
books.
The new era., 1860-02-23
Selected.

HEART Is PowER.-A mans force in
the world. other things being equal, is
just in the ratio ofthe force and strength
of his heart. A full-breasted man il al
ways a powerful man if ne be erronc-
Gus, then he is powerful for error
It the thing is in his heart, he il sure to
make it notorious, even though it may
be a downright falsehood. Let man
be ever so ignorant, still if his heart be
lull of 1--we to the cause, he becomes a
powerful man for that object, because
ne has heart-power, heart-force. A
man may be deficient in many of the ad-
vantages of education in many of those
niseities which are so much looked upon
m society but once give him d strong
heart. that beats hard. and there is no
mistake about his power. Let him have
a heart that is right full mp to the brin
with an object, and that man will do
the thing, or else he will die gloriously
defeated. and will glory in his defeat.
HEART Is PowER Spurgeo -
The new era., 1860-02-23
sAUK RAPIDS, MIN, THURSDAY. FEB. 23. 1860.

ing tears from her ebon cheek with her
hard little hand, and gazing at us with
one of those longing. yearning looks.
that are forever haunting. No other
parting, not even his who had been to us
as father, and who clasped US to his
heart with a trembling and fearful
q" Farewell my daughter" so affected
US as did the silent, but heart-broken
look of poor little Lucy. Her parting
gift, few flowers, which she knew were
our favorites, their stems immersed in a
tiny bottle, containing water, remained
fresh and lively long time, reminding
US of those beautiful flowers of love
that so fiourished in the heart of the
poor little slave.
The new era., 1860-02-23

trading post for the Indians, at the COM
mand Of which was an old Scotchman,
who had been resident here many years,
and who had died within a month. We
saw here several indian graves. Each
had boards put over it, slantly, like the
roof of house. Sometimes little orna-
ments or little delicacies, such as had
been favorite with the deceased, were
attached to those ofrecent origin. Little
cakes of maple sugar, moulded in fan
tasiiic shapes, and strung on strings like
beads, so as 20 make pyramidal form.
hung from slender role at the head of
a child's grave. We regarded it then
with feeling of curiosity merely. We
little thought of the aching. yearning
heart that had prompted ths trembling
hand to place there hat touching tribute
Of affection. We then little dreamed
How much of hops, how much of joy
Maybe buried up with darling boy
Here was the crossing to the Winnie
bago Agency, at Long Prairie. Aside
from our rambles we spent the day in
perusal of Josephus. Toward night we
returned to PIatt River. We distinctly
remember the pleassntness ofthat drive.
1t was not yet the middle Of October.
The declining sun gave to the variegat-
ed foliage gorgeolsness and magnlfi-
cence seen only in Autumn. The dark
green pines stood in the midst of this
splendor, like stern ice-kings amid
brilliantly-clad princes Of southern isles.
We were welcomed cordially on our
return. A good repast was awaiting us.
of which those delicious pickles, and
cranberry sauce, then to us such rari-
ty, formed a part. At midnight we were
awakened by our host, who could not
wait until morning te impart to Fred the
pleasing intelligence that his election as
District Attorney, vas secure. The
following night found us safely returned
to our pleasant quarters at the Rapids.
The new era., 1860-02-23

EXPERIENCE There is pretty
German story ola blind man, who, even
under misfortune, was huppy-happy
in wife he passionately loved : her
voice was sweet and low, and he gave
her credit for that beauty which chad
lie been a painter) was the object Of his
idolatry. A physician came, and cur
ing the disease, restored the husband to
sight, which he chilly valued as it would
enable him to gaze on the lovely fea-
lures of his wife. He looks, and sees
face hideous in ugliness He is re-
stored to sight. but his happiness is
over Is not this our history Our
cruel physician is Experience.
The new era., 1860-02-23
Cottage on the Sauk.

FEB. I9.-We awohe this morning,
in the dearest, cosiest little cottage,
nestled under the brow of bluff, that
overlooks loftily, the pleasant and
winding Sauk by the Indians called
more gracefully Osakis.
This little cottage is to us often a de-
lightful retreat. In the season Of sum-
mer, it is beautiful indeed, with its sur
roundings of tall, graceful forest trees,
and the little garden, filed to overflow
ing with luxuriant vegetables, and snowy
ornaments Of old fashioned flowers
Roses in many varieties, send in their
fragrance through the open windows,
and the Michigan rose climbs over the
white-washed logs, and twines its bloom
ing beauties about the dormer window,
and about the home of birds among the
caves. And o the music Of those birds
Ten thousand warblers, in the early
morning, send forth their melody from
forest boughs, that echo down the strip
of prairie to the river. whence as many
more notes come back from feathered
songsters by its banks.
A pleasant picture Of country life
with its cattle grazing in the distance,
its broods of prating biddies. its lordly
|turkies, and all that pertains to its COM
forts and quiet enjoyments. Such is this
cottage on the Sauk-when Summer is
enrobed in her glory of green. Its pre-
siding divinity is an elderly matron, who
possesses all that energy, resolution and
iaithfulness, characteristic of those who
dwell in New England, the land of her
birth, and whom a thirty years resi-
dence in new country has thoroughly
westernized. Selfdenying, self-reliant,
looking obstacles in the face. with a
courage and will to struggle with and
subdue them, she was truly a noble pio-
nser, whom discouragements, misfor.
fortunes, and losses, served to render
but the more bravo, strong, and endur-
ing. Tia' meI a
Eager to hope, but not less firm to bear,
Acqu inted with feelings save despair"
Well knowing, from experience, all
the sickness, herculean labors, and DIFF
hculties incident to the early settlement
LOT Michigan, the most trying Of States
to settle and subdue. truly does she say,
!" Minnesotians know nothing of real
hardships. Would they but work with
hope, energy, and will. they would reap
a golden harvest. The farmer, able at
once to cultivate his land, with no dis
lheartening Fever and Ague, to paralyze
The new era., 1860-02-23

the poor and oppressed remembering
those that are in bonds as bound with
them. fulfilling the commands of Him
who went about doing good, is it not a
stronger evidence of attainment in the
christian life. Then, judging from mo
tire merely, was not the hero, world-re-
nowned, who ascended to Heaven SO
recently from the scafold, the chief oi
Christians and Philanthropists
s. And they who fall, bu, fall AZ worlds viii fall
To rise, if just, spirit Ger them ALL"
The new era., 1860-02-23
Philanthropy.

Is our Country on the verge of a great
crisis One would think so from the
tenor of the public journals. But is
there not patriotism sufficiently animat-
ing the great heart ef America to form
its safeguard ? Enough of patriotism
so-called, no doubt-but is it of the
right sort F.? Has it philanthropy for its
ruling spirit? If SO, then the storms
that beat, and tempests that threaten
snail not prevail. Surely America can
boast of rphiIanthropists. And while
such live ard labor with singleness Of
heart and purpose for the amelioration
of humanity, so long shall the country
they honor and bless be favored of
Heaven.
For did not the Great Ruler declare
Of city Of old, that the presence of
one righteous person should save il from
destruction. True, to the pure eyes of
the All-Perfect, within all our borders
even one might be found wanting. But
we think not. "By their fruits ye shall
know them"
But while penning this brief article,
a silent voice whispers, look not away,
with fools eyes, to the ends ofthe earth,
watching if others are good and kind
and loving to their fellow beings. Every
heart must answer its God. No soul
must sit down supinely, and with folded
hands. and easy conscience, say there is
nothing foa me to do. I am but one
amongst hundreds. Others more gifted
in intellect, and more rich in worldly
substance are laboring-they would look
with contempt upon my meagre offering
Enough there are to save us from the
doom Of the devoted city.
All, countless insects construct the
coral reef, unnumbered sands heap high
the giant mountain--a million moments
make the measured year-all, all made
up of units, each Of equal value. One
would be loss So is Heaven made
up OF pure spirits for its Inhabitants
Would we lose a place therein Nc
one can gain it for u.s. Our own good
works, springing from pure heart,
must be our passport thither.
One need not necessarily 60 distantly,
to do good to the poor and suffering
" The poor We have always with you
Too often is this forgotten, or disregarded
1t is not with reference to what acknow.
ledged phllanthropists may judge ofone's
labor that he is to act, but whether the
motive and result be acceptable to God
There is no surer token, to our mind
of love to God, than never-failing love
to man. And if this love 10 directed t.
The new era., 1860-02-23
Winter Lays.
ny p. HATHAWAY.

BY ID. HATHAWAY.
The Lilly bells ring under ground. kate Seymou
Long yestermorn, in musing mood,
Mid garden bowers i loitered lone,
With faded garlands darkly strewn
BY Boreal fingers, fierce and rude
The while, with spirit-tongue imbued
Loud sang the Pines susurra moan
And, resting on the mossy mound.
Where Violets' loving eyes beseech,
Low voices to my ear upreach,
From leaAess shrub aud barren ground,
From blooms in frosty prison bound.--
The lorn winds shaped them into speech
heard the LiIy's lowly plaint
"Oh rayless glooms my bosom throng !"
The ..sphodel. in saddened song,
"Alas this 'arkness and constraint"
The Tulip ans wcred, chill and faint,
'sAh, me the intry hours are long"
Bespoke the Jasmin. lying prone,
show mournfal breaks the morning gray"
The Ivy softly seemed 10 say,
6 vain my dreary lot hemoan."
The Lilac, in more sprightly tone.
"1 dream my darling dream OF May"
Deep in the bud the Roses sighed,
"Oh that the year were always June"
'These storms were ordered all too soon,"
Came from the Dahlia's Haunting prid..
The p,tient Yucca, close beside,
II wait the radiant harvest-moon"
And is this yearning prophecy
Each quickened spirit longing, vain
Oh! many heart, in doubt ani pain,
Sends up, alas, the plaint and cry,
Ofwaiting loves, that may not die
""he'' will the Summer come again %
LITTLE PRAIRIE RoNpE, Mich.
The new era., 1860-02-23

II was Goethe that said this beautiful
thing =" The longer l live, the more
certain am that the great difference
between men, the great and insisnifi-
cant, is energy-invinciblo determina-
tion--ln honest purpos once fixed, and
then victory. That quality will do any
thing that can be done in the world, and
no circumstance. no opportunity will
make a twolegged creature man with
out it.''
The new era., 1860-02-23

Childhood is like mirror, catching
and rejecting images all around it.
Remember that an impious, profane, or
vulgar thought, may operate upon a
young heart like a careless spray Of
water thrown upon polished steel, stain
ing it with rust that no after efforts can
efface.
The new era., 1860-02-23

| never knew one who was in the
habit Of scolding, able to govern
family. What makes people scold !
The want &C self government. How
then can they govern others Those
who govern well are generally calm.
They are prompt and resoluts, but steady
and mild. t t..E.