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, 1860-06-29
VINO Is Contented !?

One day, as the dervish AlmOran, the wisest
Of all the followers Of the prophet, and the ora
Gle Of the chief mutt Of Stamboul, was sitting
In shady grove by the side Of bubbling foun-
tain, on the shores Of the BosphorOus, trying 10
find out the road to happiness, in order that he
might benefit his fellow creatures by communica-
ting the discovery, his speculations were inter
rupted by man, richly clothed, who, approach
ing, sat down and sighed heavily, crying out at
the same time, 40, Allah, beseech thee to re-
licve me Of life, or the burdens with which it is
ladenr
Almoran, who was sort Of amateur Of mis-
cry, because II afforded him the pleasure Of ad-
ministering consolation, approached the man Of
sorrow, and kindly inquired the cause Of his
"a Art thou in want Of food, Of friends, Of
health, or any Of these comforts Of life that are
necessary to human happinessP or dost thou
lack the advice Of experience, or the consolation
Of sympathy Speak, for Il Is tho business ol
my life to bestow them on my fellow-creatures."
"Alas |" said the stranger, require none oi
these. have all and more than | want Of
everything Ihave all the means Of happiness
but one, and the want Of that renders every
other blessing Of no value" b
And what Is thatG asked the dervish.
"a adore the beautiful zulema but she adores
unOtleF, anu III my EiCucs afo ~ uotilttG. aul
the most miserable Of men my life is a burden,
and my death would be the greatestof blessings.
Before Almoran could reply, there approached
q poor creature, clothed in rags, and leaning on
his staff, bowed down to the earth with load Of
misery. He sat down, moaning as if in great
pain, and casting his eyes upwards, exclaimed:
" Allah, be my star, for have none other"
The dervish went TO him and kindly said:
"what aileth thee, poor mani Perhaps it
may be in my power to relieve thy distress.
What wantest thou" ~
Everything, he replied; ~health, food, kin
drcd, friends, home-everything. | am an
outcast and a wandereF, destitute Of every com-
fort Of life. ! am the most miserable Of man
kind for In addition to my own suiIerings, see
others around me revelling in those luxuFies for
lack Of small portion Of which am pcrishing
At this moment third man approached, with
weary steps and languid look, and casting him.
self down by the side Of the fountain, stretched
out his limbs at full length, and yawning, cried
out:
"Alah what shall doP what will become
Of mel am tired Of life, which is nothing but
a puFgatory Of wants that, when supplied, only
produces my disappointment OF disgust
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A Diseonsolate widow.

After nine miles Of the most lonesome, dreary,
and billy road that mortal man ever travelled, l
came in sight Of what ] supposed to be the wi.
dow's house. Il was low cabin at the foot Of
hill, with tremendous oak in front Of i.
saw somebody sitting under the tree, and, as aP-
preached nearer, discovered that i was 'wo.
man, with her face buried in her hands. and
weeping violently. As soon as | reached the
spot, addressed her somewhat in the following
manner:
81 do not wish to be impertnent, madam, but
I feel some concern to know what is the matter
with you J" f-
"Oh boo-hoo-eei Hoo-oo-hoo-hoor
my dear madam, what Is the matterf" l de-
manded, becoming really concerned at the man
ner in which she was acting. She kept up her
agony Of distress, while group Of six or seven
children began to come from the neighboring
bushes and gather close around her.
"Madam," l cried, in the name OF all that's
good, tell me what ais youi"
"Oh, stranger, she exclaimed, raising her
eyes, bloodshot with weeping, "my-boo-hoo-
hus-boo-band is boo-hoo-deadl" and she
again relapsed into her fit OF weeping. l was
truly affected BY the poor woman's distress, AMI,
though poor sinner myself could not refrain
from offering her some consolation.
My dear madam, do not give up to distress.
Heaven has promised to be husband to the
widow and father to the fatherless. Cheer up,
my good woman; the cloud may be dark, but
the sun will eventually dissipate It. You may
have to labor hard for your children, but Heaven
will aid your
That arnt nothin, stranger, exclaimed the
woman, N ior tne cnhdlen, haNent got put
seventeen, an | make support for them easy
no doubt he'd make mighty good husband but
/ want a sure nuf husband. real live one ike
INV Door John was alore he died. Poor John
Door Johni Oh. mel-boo-hoo-ee-eeIn
When had listened TO this speech. there was
something 30 absolutely and purely ORIGINAL in
its ridcuIous ideas. thst could not helm lauph-
ine Al ne mourner. AS soon as possibIe / re-
covered myself and changed INV tactics.
"Weli, ma'am. I" / said. "if that's ali. don't
give yourself any trouble. There are plenty of
mon IN the world: surelv Won can Get another
husband" p i"
Al mout get another husband. stranger, but,
ohI i c,uldn't And Marry inother Ike John-
poor John poor @ johni Oh, me i Soo-hoO,eel"
GWeil. madam. / have a:iesssd I'm I'm tiyed
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ODDS ana Ends.

aT tT,... ~ ..,a !. c,,,.,, \. ~. ..;,:,,.
Y. nS, nIsn,oc;.sad ~. sra~"d;.n sO~ = : mn,
r;cb nj ecrtsTan IN tbe c;tx Who daclareJ he
would give ahundred pounds 70 sec YOU perform
Hamlet"
"You don't say sol"
.,.;a ,;acS ASSURE yOai ana a,S Mnass mcTe' IN
POs'eiy ce,an I 'ss ~ s'S $500 "u SaTR Mesn. u
q rW H. n y. v,y hens6s r., -Io = ha,S
sAh, to be sure, l didn't tell you. Well, he's
a blind man"
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A Hairy shopkeeper.


A Hairy Shopkeeper.
Upon the banks Of the Mississippi, in the
State Of Tennessee, there once dwelt an old chap
by the name Of Yadge-Tom Yadge. Now,
Tom had been an honest, hard-working man all
bis life, but he had never owned saddle but
as Tom grew old, his wealth and Importance in
creased, and with It desire for hog-skin; so
he one day packed up clean shirt, stuffed q
hundred dollars into his wallet stepped upon a
steamboat, and away he started down the river
for New Orleans, to buy him saddle. Now this
was the first trip Tom ever made be had lived
all his life where he was born, and never heard
any other language than that Of his mother
tongue. In the course of few days he landed
upon the levee at New Orleans.
Poor Tom, little did he know what he had to
encounter. The Frenchman was there, the Ital-
ian was there, t Spaniard was there, the Ger
man was there-some from all parts Of the world
were crowded upon that levee--and there was
Tom with his eyes stretched, and ears open, com
pletely mystified and bewildered at the strange
jargon going on around him; he stood Il as long
as mortal man well could, and at last struck out
with his mind fully prepared to be surprised at
nothing he saw, upon his errand Of the saddle.
AIier meahdering about the city for some
time, he at length found saddler's shop; Tom,
with heart elate, walked in. d
The first and only living creature which met
his vision was baboon Of the largest species
sitting upon the counter, playine with tho girlhs
which were hanging from a saddle Immediately
over his head. Tom very politely addressed
him: a. saaes i-s'f a5it
How do YOU do. sirYn
The baboon erinncd and nodded. eo'l
al wish 70 buy 4 saddle. y saws Tom.
The same expression from the monkey. In
louder kew from Tom:
II want 10 buy saddle.n
A very polite grin from the baboon.
az viii qiye YOU 500 for that saddlc.n saws
Tom. at the same time handing him 40 bin.
The animal. having seen his master nut money
into the drawer. took il. and hoppine along the
counter. made a deposit Of Toms 40 note. He
returned. however. Immediately 70 his former
position.
Well. hand us down the pie-skin.n saws Tom.
Very little notice from the 6aboon.
Hang Il. whv don't vou rive me nv saddleS
have psid Won lor n. 40 hand Il down. or 1 will
take Il nyselE" "a a m
An awful chatterine from the baboou. Tom.
not intending 10 be fooled with any. longer
reached out and caught hold OF his property !;
but no sooner had he Door fellow done so. than
tho nails and teeth n the monkev ,rere driven
baboon Bit and screamcd-until at last the owner
Of the shop, a Frenchman. with long moustachc,
came rushing into the room.
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The Three Words of Faith.


Three words there are, Of meaning deep,
They iy from tongue TO tongue;
Yet still no place they rightly keep,
Save In the heart alone.
The man who would Worth's crown receive,
Must ilrSt In these three words believe.
FIRST Freedom: It's mans native right,
De he In fetteFs born;
A rabble's cry has not the might
10 turn this word TO scoFn;
Fearful the slave who breaks his chain,
Not fearful they who free remain.
And vlrtno: this no hollow name,
For using, II was given;
To raise the stumbling, Virtue came
To help the soul TO Heaven.
Reason In vain her veil would raise,
euckllngs and babes perfect her praise.
And God: His holy will still lives,
While men toss tempest-WTeeked;
Mandates 10 Time and Space He gives,
And strength to souls elect:
And what TO rs ID dlseord strange,
Il peace to Him who knows no change.
And these three words Of meaning deep,
Send them from tongue to tongue:
Yet stll no place they rightly keep,
Save In the heart alone.
Ever shall he Worth's crown receive,
Who shall In these three words believe.
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Alroran approached and asked
"What is the cause Of thy miseryP What

"What is the cause Of thy misery4 What
wantest thou?"
Il want want" answered the other. al
am cursed with the misery Of fruition. I have
wasted my life in acquiring riches that brought
mo nothing but disappointment and honors that
no longer crafty my pride or repay me for the
into the pursuit Of pleasures that turned to pain
in the enjoyment, and the only want is that
have nothing to desire. have everything
wish, and yet enjoy nothing"
Almoran paused q few moments, utterly at Q
loss to find remedy for this strange malady.
and then said to himself:
Allah preserve mel / see It is oil the same
whether men want one thing, everything, or
nothing. 1t is impossible to make such beings
happy, and may eat dirt IL trouble myself
any more in so vain pursuit" Then taking up
his staff, he went on his way.
, 1860-06-29

A chap up country said, speaking Of the
rainy season, the year he was married, lit
Taincd when he went cOariiRg, rained when he
got married, aud sYSaIlsd the same night be
went for the doet0F.'
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NOrlcE-sOInfERs TkANsflnls. eAIl1Rs, Or shslf
~ widows a. oIhan edFSnl uho usIvsd n any eg
.s.ael eef n Q1nlotua o. ellucge. prior % unroh 81
leoo % her children MO we're under 81 arl a that dale
- slols uha aped ne ol Oaonh ihrAl Ms1ican
SI, wm Do vel % address Clams hat have been
lectea y The hands of cher anentl have been successfully
eealned ~ ~ Ae.n. acting ihf n, u6eFaly pad Land
Srane balnt and sold . oldqf and Al buNncl rrulrnr
an agent - WaIhlngton attended ..
n 3 LLOYD co..
hei.Ieaee - any - the Ilsads of DEPARTMENTS.
Wa1Ainstol Cry, Dc -, lsS9. tIM
The hydraulic press., 1860-04-07

DEST LETTER PAPER!
ID at FRANCHERE 4 BUTLER'S,
FIume street
The hydraulic press., 1860-04-07

How TO KEEP Our OF ScRApEs-Youne
man, listen to the words of age and expert
ence, as uttered in the subjoined paragraph
snake the dear, sweet girls your constant
companions go with them to church, SUM-
day school and singing school; go into the
fields and woods with them and gather fow-
ers listen to the warbling of the birds, and
let the girls teach you songs as sweet. Do
right, and they will reward you with their
sweet smiles. Discard whisky and cards,
and the money you would save by this, spend
with the girls; take them buggy-riding
and eat ice cream and strawberries with
them, whenever you think you can afford it,
and when you get good ready, select one
for mate and settle down. By doing this,
young man, you will be apt to keep out of
scrapes and live happy.
The hydraulic press., 1860-04-07

\ House and Lotfor sale, enquire of
4 +. FRANCHERE.
The hydraulic press., 1860-04-07

Twenty-six whales have been caught at
Monterey since Feb. lst. from which about
fve hundred barrels of oil have been OBJ
tanned.
The hydraulic press., 1860-04-07
SAN .HAN THEATER.

HHIS BUILDING. situated prominently on Main
street, has lately been rented by the subscribers,
and handsomely fitted up for Dramatic Exhibitions,
Concerts and Lectures The seats will comfortably ac-
commodate large audience.
The attention ofManagers and Agents is particularly
invited to the above.
ENGMAN l. PEARSON.
The hydraulic press., 1860-04-07
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

Since the introduction of my schiedam Aromatic
schnapps into the United States, number of Liquor
Mixers in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and San
Francisco, have been engaged in putting up mixed and
poisonous Gin in and jugs, to be pamed off upon
the unwary for my genuine Schnapps At first, they
boldly counterfeted my name, but stopped that
by causing several of them to be arrested They now
conne themselves to closely initiating the appearance
and shape of my bottles, and the peculiar wrapper
which have always used, viz: YELLOW PAPER
printed with RED and BLUE INK, PASTEBOARD
PRINTED CAPS.
Be,care ofthese Imitation, Bogus Schnapps.
If the liquor fit to drink, there would be no
reed palm them off by counterfeitng the peculiar
style and appearance of the GENUINE WOLFE'S
SCINAPPS. Avoid these mixed and doctoredup imi-
tatons, You would avoid Shattered Nerrcs, Ruined
Stomach and Dcli,ium Tremens. The Pure ana genu-
inc Schnapps have my name the BOTTLE cork, and
facsimile of signature oh the label. For sale by all
the Wholesale Druggists and respectable liquor dealers
in the United States.
UDOLPH0 WOLFE,
Sole Importer and Manufacturer,
1S, 20 and %, Beaver st, New York.
The word Schiedam Schnapps belongs exclusively to
my article-al other counterfeit, and imposi-
tion ON the public. dec10 6m
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Political, &c.

The following is a brief synopsis of the
republican platform, as adopted by the re-
cent CHICAGO Convention. They were pre-
sented by Judge Jessup, chairman Of .the
committee on resolutions -
L. That the history Of the last four years
establishes the necessity and the permanen-
cy of the Republican party.
9. That the principles promulgated in
the Declaration of Independence and EN-.
bodied in the Constitution of the United
States, are essential to the preservation Of
republican institutions.
8. That while sense of adherence is
manifested towards all disunion schemes,
the republican party look with favor on
the rights of the'severa States to control
their own domestic ihSthnions.
4. That the republican party denounces
the lawless invasion, W armed force, of any
State or Territory, under whatever pretext,
as one of the gravest crimes.
5. That the present administration is sub
'seryient to exactons Of sectional interests
in forcing the infamous Lecompton Consti-
tuition on the protesting people of Kansas,
and far exceeded the apprehensions Of the
republican party.
6. That the people view with great
alarm the reckless extravaganza pervading
every department of the federal govern
ment.
I, That return to strict economy in
public expenditures is absolutely necessary,
and that a personal accountability is indis.
pensable.
8. That the new dogma which holds that
the constitution of its own force carries
slavery in the Territories, is dangerous and
a political heresey, revolutionary in its ten
dency and at variance with the explicit
provision of the constitution, entirely sub
yerSive Of the peace and harmony of tue
country.
g. That in their normal condition. all
Territories are open to the exercise of full
and perfect freedom, and that it is our duty
by legislation to MAINTAIN the constitutional
provision that no person shall. be deprived
Of life, liberty or property without due pro
cess of law.
10. That Kansas should be admitted un-
der the recent constitution demanding the
passage of the homestead bill and opposed
to change in the naturalization laws.
IL. That Pacific Railway and Daily
Overland Mail is regarded with favor
The resolutions were amended by adding
the prelude to the Declaration Of Indepen-
dence, and then adopted amidst the widest
excitement of an immense multitude, and
rising ten thousand Toicos in deafening
cheers for the sentiments contained therein
UREA, N. Y, May Hon. Samuel
Beardslee died in this city last night. lie
had been a member of Congress four terms,
Judge of the Supreme Court, and had fill
ed other important stations. He had for
forty years been prominent as q lawyer and
politician.
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AN"ANN"~~ =" = - N-N-~A-@I~N A~NaANNAae
Ere another number Of this sheet can
reach the more distant counties of the Ter
Fiiory, an election, which shall decide the
political complexion. it is to assume aud
wear the forthcoming year, will have taken
place. To you, democrats, who have for
years battled in its cause; who have given
the party your support alike in times Of
greatest political prosperity and diress ad-
vsrsity; to yOu It Is needless to address our
selves To you It is but necessary to be
reminded that q political combination Of
isms and factions is arrayed against us, 10
ensure your individual and united strength,
and cordial cooperation, for its complete
overthrow in the coming contest. Our
pnFty has survived to witness the downfall
and disruption Of every party that has met
u, with principles, to contest for political
supremacy. Invariably has victory perched
upon our banners. Shall we now, aftel
having vanquished and driven out Of politi
cal existence federalists, wings and freesoil
sEs, permit ourselves to be routed by q
mongrel.assOCiatiOn, whose existence is bu
local, whose legislation will be sectional
Are you willing taat the reins Of govern
ment shall be assumed BY a party who viii
deny to your democratic brethren of th,
ssuth. equal rights with those of the north
Are not The masses Of the south as patriot
70 and loyal to the Union as those Of tht
northi Did they not contribute their BLOOD
and treasure as laVishly as their northern
brethren in the war Of Independence
Have they shown themselves less devoted
to the Union since theni Did not tht
south render all the assistance which could
have been desired in defence of our right.
in the war Of 1897 Did she not contrib
ute as largely as the north, in men and
money, to wage successful war against
Mexico In ls50i Does not the credit oi
acquiring the extensive west and northwest
territories belong to her equally with the
north I Did she not contribute her jnsl
proportion towards the purchase of Louisi
ana Are we not indebted to the south
equally with the north, for the acquisition
Of Texas, the golden state Of California
and other possessions on the Paci6cl A.
the party Of the Union, with views anC
principles sufficiently liberal to comprehend
the rights and welfare Of our entire coun
W, We know you will not permit 50 gros
injustice 70 be done her, as to exclude bel
citizens nom all participation in Che bless
ingS and benefits VOuchsafed by the consti
, 1860-06-29

SHOOTING AFFRAY AT WALLA-wALLA.-
Some time last week, says the Portland
Advertiser Of the 25th inst, a man named
Smith, who appears to have become some
what jealous of his wife, returned home,
and finding his room door locked, demand
ed admittance, which his wife refused, when
be fred ten shots from his revolver through
the door, seven Of them taking effect in her
body. When last heard ffom, the woman
was still alive, but no hopes of her recOv-
cry were entertained. Smith has been ar
rested and put in irons to await the result.
, 1860-06-29

tuition and laws Of our country, in common
TO all its citizens. Then assist us in hurl.
ing back this myrmidon aud fanatical host.
To the young man, who is about to Sc
lect for himself set Of political principles
by which to be guided through life, we
would say: study well our principles, and
ponder earnestly upon the above truths
The more you do so, so much the more will
our platform of principles commend itself to
your attention, and force itself home to
your conviction Read carefully and at
tentively the political history Of your conn
try, and you will observe that the greatest
prosperity which We have ever enjoyed as
a nation, was whilst presided over by Dem.
ocratic rulers, and governed by Demo
cratic laws. Do not let the present polit-
ical excitement carry you estray. Heed
not the idle twaddle Of our modern oppo-
nents. Our country has never prospered
lit boundaries have never been extended an
inch under the rule and guidance Of parties
upon whose ruins are now founded all the
hopes Of our oppOsers. Their words are
but thinking sounds" and their party
boasts are only empty praises of acts per-
formed within the last four years. Remem-
Der that whilst the Republican party is
sectional, with hopes built up on the poor
Niger, the Democratic party has an or
gnization co-extensive with the boundaries
Of our Union, whose principles have been
tested by time, and been found fully ade-
quate to meet every want and emergency in
which our country has been ever placed
Reflect carefully, young man, upon these
facts, before you connect yourself with a
party which can have political existence
only while the Niger excitement is at its
height. BE not deceived by the pretended
philanthropy Of our opponents. They care
as little in reality about the poor and op-
pressed Negro" as does the idle wind which
blows. The black man is simply the hob
by-horse upon which they would ride into
Office. With the least abatement in the
ENigger excitement, the Republicans will
find themselves going down-down-uutil
they shall be buried as low as was Sam
and Sambo" about four years ago
Attach yourself then, young man, to the
only national party which has an existence
at the present day. 1t is the only securi-
~ you have Of being connected with a
party tomorrow. Observe we'll the time
honored usages of that party; plant your
self firmly upon its platform, aud on the
9th day Of July next, swear eternal deVo-
ton to your country, aud fidelity to your
newly adopted principles, by voting the
DEMocRAno TicKEr. Do but this, and our
word for it, you will never be far in the
wrong.
, 1860-06-29
sudden Death Of Hon. Robert Thompson

Yesterday morning the citizens Of Port
land were startled by the report that the
body Of Robert Thompson, Of this city, had
been found in the river at the foot Of Vine
street. 1t appears that the deceased was
returning TO his residence in the northern
part Of the city, on the night previous, and
the sidewalk being broken near the place
where he met his untimely death, Mr..
Thompson stepped of for the purpose Of
following the river bank, and in the dark
ness fell down the embankment at q place
which has been much used for boat land
ing, and was drowned. AT first it was
surmised that the deceased had been way
laid and robbed, but upon examination, his
money, watch, and other property were
found upon him, and his body bore no marks
of violence other than a small scratch on
his face, caused, doubtless, by falling upon
some underbrush on the bank. The body
of the deceased was Immediately conveyed
to his residence, attended by large con-
course Of friends.
Few men in this community were more
highly priced or could boast of more nu-
meFous friends than Robert Thompson
Charity and benevolence were the most
prominent features in his character, and his
kindly words won for him the esteem of
every citizen. He was a worthy member
of the Masonic fraternity, and Vice Pres-
dent Of the Hibernian Benevolent Society,
both of which organizations join in lament
ing his untimely fate Mr.. Thompson was
a native Of Ireland having been born near
Belfast, in the year 1908, and was about
50 years Of age. He came to Oregon in
lS49, and was elected to the Territorial
Legislature from Washington county. He
was appointed U. s. Postal Agent for Ore
gon and Washington, the arduOus duties
Of which Office he performed for about two
years and half, to the entire satisfaction
of the people. During his residence in Hi
nois, he held irresponsible Fedearal office.
His funeral was attended by large
concourse of citizens, on the 24t inst
Portland Adrertiser, June 25th.