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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23

ical philosophy and bitter knowledge Of life.
Last winter I saw Miss Lander's noble
bust of Hawthorne, and it seemed to me
chiefly expressive OF intellectual energy and
imaginative power. 1t reminded me OF
Webster's head-only where one is all mas
siveness, the other is graceful and 4" hand
some." Both, however, comply with the
requisition of ,Apuleius, that "a man should
wear his whole mind upon bis forehead"
By q pleasant coincidence the celebrated
statue of the Dead Pearl Diver, which Haw-
thorne has so effectively described in the
Marble Faup, was ranged beside the bust,
and each seemed to gain in interest by the
proximity. ! s.at."
have endeavored to give the reason why
1 think unqualified admiration cannot be
given to the Marble Faun as novel. While
l fully concede its superior merits in @sthet-
ic points, am not willing to lose sight Of
the story, and therein it is very unsatisfac-
tory. An incorrigible "big brother" says I
have not yet given the true cause for dissat-
isfaction, which is, in his opinion, that
Faun is very unmanageable animal in the
hands of Yankee, and "What will he do
with it 2" a natural question under the
circumstances. ETHEL.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23
n Positive Witness.
From Black woods Magazine.

From Black woods Magazine.
1t is of Warren, the author of "Ten
Thousand Year." that this sharp prac-
tice in the examination of a man accused Of
swearing falsely in will case is related. 1t
shows great dramatic power unconsciously
exhibited in his business.
The prisoner being arraigned, and the
formalities gone through with, the prose-
cutor placing his thumb over tie seal, held
up the will, and demanded of the witness
if he had seen the testator sign that in.
strument, to which he promptly answered
he had.
"And did you sign it at his request as
subscribing witness ?"
e did,"
"Was it sealed with red or black wax ?"
With red wax"
Did you see him seal it with red wax p
81 did,"
Where was the testator when he signed
and sealed this will p
q" In his bed"
Pray how long piece of wax did he
use ?"
About three or four inches long"
"Who gave the testator this piece of
wax 2"
81 did,"
Where did you get it ?"
From the drawer of his desk"
How did he light that piece of wax ?"
With CANDLE"
Where did that piece Of candle come
from ?"
l got it out of cupboard in his room. "
how long was that piece of candle p
Perhaps four or five inches long,"
"Who lit that piece of candlei?"
Il lit it."
What with ?"
With match"
Where did you get that match ?"
On the mantle shelf in the ROOM"
Here Warren paused, and fixing Lis large
deep blue eyes upon the prisoner, he held
the will up above his head, his thumb still
resting upon the seal, and said, in solemn,
measured tone
Now, sir, upon your solemn oath, you
saw the testator sign that will he signed
it in his bed at bis request you signed it,
as subscribing witness you saw him seal
it it was with red wax he sealed it a
piece of one, two, three, or four inches long
be lit that wax with piece of candle which
you procured for him from cupboard
you lit that candle by match which you
found on the mantle shelf?"
did,"
Once more, sir upon your oath, go,
| did 2"
/ did p
Ny lord, it is a a0afer.''
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23
1877, Ia ~
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT

Hill in the flower Of his yonth, as the reader
of American History will at once remember.
"He was also," a correspondent informs us,
with what truth we know not, professor
of Comparative Anatomy and Theology in
the Massachusetts Water Cure Establish
ment, and held the Homeopathic Chair in
the Allopathic Cemetery. 1t was under
his wise guidance that the practice of med
icine attained such unerring precision in
Boston, that not two patients in six sur.
vived call from the OEe.horse chav."
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23

Washin gt0n Irving Nearly Killed by
an Indian for Making Love to His
Squaw.
The following is an extract from some
recollections of Washington Irving in the
Home Journal: :...
81 was very nearly killed by an Indian
once, " said Irving one evening. "When !
was young man, 1 was travelling in Cana.
da, with friend. There were more Indi-
ans there then than there are white men
now. One raw, chilly day, we were rowing
in canoe on the st. Lawrence, with an
Indian for guide. As we neared the spot
where Ogdensburg now stands, be invited
US to his wigwam to get something to eat.
Securing the canoe to the shore, we followed
bin short distance to his hut, where we
found bis squaw busily cooking venison.
Our guide motioned US to seat by the fire,
and then proceeded to drink large guam
tity of whisky. My friend watched him
closely, but talked to his wife, who at first
gave me short answers, glancing at her lord
and master, 10 see if he listened, which he
seemed not to do; then she talked more
freely. The squaw was very ugly, having
the overburdened look that you see among
Indian women so, from half pity, as she
took the large haunch from the fire, l rose
to assist her. At the same moment
her jealous husband raised large club,
striking me on the head blow that made
me fall insensible at bis feet. As be was
about to repeat the blow, my friend caught
me in bis arms. and, rushing from the wig.
wan, deposited me in the canoe, and was
taking me rapidly down the stream before
our half-drunken pursuer reached the shore.
l soon recovered my senses, but never was
polite to squaw again." .j
Many years ago Irving wrote book
similar to his sketch Book" suggested by
sojourn in the Southern States. "The
trunk containing the manuscript" be said,
was stolen on my way home )" and we,
therefore, mourn loss none can ever sup
NV.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23
The Freeman's journal VS.. The indie
pendent.

The n. Y. Independent, an advocate Of
political negro equality, took occasion to
compare the negro with "the raw Irish EN-.
igrant" and "the Catholic Irishman not yet
educated up to the standard of American
freedom" to which the Freeman's Journal
replies:
1t is news that American freedom, as
distinguished from European, means equality
for negroes with white men. Let us, how
ever, remark to the writer in the Indpend-
emit, that he must be very late Importation
from "down east" or he would have been
aware that our grandfather was fighting for
American liberty bgainst the Tories and
Indians beyond the Alleghanies, at the time
that his grandfather was driving cattle
through New England to sell to the British
on Long Island Sound. That accounts, in
part, for political differences between their
grandsons.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23

The Museum of Comparative Zoology,
at Cambridge, was dedicated on the 18th.
The exercises consisted of addresses by
Gov. Banks, President FELTON,, Prof.
Agassiz and Dr. Jacob Bigelow. A large
and interested audience was present.
A SOUTHERN gentleman made his appear
ance in the streets of Baltimore, on the
18th, with blue cockade in his hat. He
was regarded with much curiosity, but evil
IDENTIFY little favor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23

The donation to the city of Liverpool by
Mr.. William Brown (who has mercantile
connections on this side of the Atlantic) of
q Free Public Library, to cost something
like $250,000, is fact worthy of notice.
Its formal presentation was attended by
scenes in which considerable proportion of
the entire population participated. Oct.
18th, the building was inaugurated in the
presence Of large assemblage,-the cere-
monies being preceded by civic and
military procession of 1000 men, and CON
cluded with splendid banquet. Addresses
weredelivered by Lords Stanley, Brougham,
the Mayor Of Liverpool and several others.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23

Four car loads of provisions arrived al
Atkinson, Kansas Territory, on the 10th
for the relief of settlers in the Territory
making six cars within the past week, and
each car load ranging from eight to ten
tons. Supplies are given to those only who
have proper credentials from the neighbor-
hood from whence they come, and are duly
authorized by the relief committee. The
settlers in most portions of the Territory
will need help throughout the winter.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23
From the Southern Churchmau.1
FATHERS GROWING OLD, JOHN.

Our fathers growing old, John;
His eyes are growing dim;
And years are on his shoulders laid,
ga. A heavy weight for him.
And you and are young and hale,
And each stalwart man,
And we must make his load as light
And easy as we can.
He used to take the brunt, John,
At cradle and the pillow,
And earned our porridge, by the sweat,
That trickled down his brow;
Yet never heard we him complain,
Whate'er his toll might be,
Nor wanted e'er welcome seat,
Upon his solid knee.
And when our boy strength came, John,
And sturdy grew each limb,
He brought rs up to the yellow field,
To share the toll with him;
But he went foremost in the swath,
Tossing aside the grain,
Just like the pillow that heaves the soil,
Or ships that sheer the main.
Now we must lead the van, John,
Through weather foul and fair.
And let the old man read and d0ze,
And tilt his easy chair;
And he'll not mind it, John, you know,
At eve to tell us DER
Those brave old days of British times,
Our grandsires and the war.
Yes fathers growing old, John,
Hiseyes are getting dim;
And mothers treading softly down
That deep descent with him.
But you and are young and hale,
And each q stalwart man:
And we must make their path as smooth
And level as we can.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23
Prairie Scenes--A Glowing Description
by an English Journalist.

A correspondent of the London Times,
in describing the Princes visit to the
Western prairies, writes as follows
The Prince was certainly most fortunate
in his visit, and, for the time of the year,
he had almost universal sport. He saw q
prairie thunderstorm, prairie fire of i'm
mense extent, and, above all, prairie SUM-
set. The latter took place in all its super.
natural glory-a glory which can never be
described or understood by those who have
not seen it-while the party were shooting
quail the night before their departure. AS
the sun neared the rich green horizon, it
turned the whole ocean of meadow into a
sheet of gold, which seemed to blend with
the great armament of reds and pinks-pale
rosy orange hues, and solemn angry.looking
crimson clouds above till not only the sky,
but all the land around was swathed 10
piles of color, as if the sinking sun shone
through the earth like mist, and turned
it to a rainbow. The immensely of
stiffness which lay in the prairie
then-a stiffness as profound and vast
as the green solitude itself, while not q
breath stirred over the whole horizon as the
great transmutation went slowly on, and
the colors over the land turned from rosy
to pink, to orange, to red and crimson
darkening and darkeniDg always as the
tints ebbed ont like celestial tide, leaving
fragments of scarlet clouds over the heavens
the embers of the fire which had lit the
prairie in flame of glory. There was such
quiet, unspeakable richness in this grand
farewell of day-such terrible redness
about the sky at last that one could almost
fancy some supernatural phenomenon had
occurred, that the sun bad gone forever, and
left deep and CORY wound across the
darkening sky. Night was relief COM
pared to this dread, 1urid fire in heaven-a
fire which the clouds seemed to close in
upon, and stife out with difficulty fire
which, like the paintings of the sunset before
the deluge, left always an ominous anger in
the heavens, even when the night was far
advanced, and the prairie clothed in blue
mist, with rose over it like water. 1t was
such sunset as move the rural inhabitants:
such sunset as even the "oldest inhab-
itant," who had been there some five years,
had never seen before.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-23

Washington Irving Nearly Killed by
an Indian for Making Love to His
SquAw. -
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

Why ARE THE PRAIRIEs TREELEss THE
Westerners, when they speculate on geolo-
gy, answer this question by affirming that
the prairie fires have burnt them all off,
that they have been frightened out of exist
ence by the fires of the Indians At other
times they vary theory by affirming that the
absence Of trees is due to the deficiency of
rain but neither does this stand examina-
tion, for the maps of the distribution of
rain show that the fall on the prairies about
equals that in other regions Mr.. Whitney,
in bis paper "On the Origin of the Prai-
ries," read before the Scientific Congress,
shows that the real cause of the absence of
arborescent vegetation lies in certain me-
cbanical conditions of the coil, aud its ex-
treme fineness.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

GARIBALDI's PovERTY.-A letter from
Capua, of Nov. 18th in the Presse, says:
Garibaldi having told his Secretary and
two Aides-de camp to hold themselves in
readiness to depart, they felt 1t indispensa-
BILE to remind him that he was absolutely
without money, and that he must think how
to procure few hundred francs for his voy-
age. The fact is that the man whe has Civ
en- to Piedmont eight millions of subjects,
has never taken sou of pay or salary for
himself. Unless he withdraws his resigna-
ton of the rank of General in the Piedmon-
tese army-and it is not thought that he
will-Garibaldi will have nothing to live
upon but his little farm at Caprera, which
has hitherto never produced more than L.
500 francs $4,000 year. Such is the real
position of the man who has conquered the
Neapolitan Bourbons, and added one of the
most splendid jewels which adorn Victor
Emanue's crown.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

INDIAN TRADIrIoN.-Among the Seminole
Indians there is a singular tradition regard
ing the white mans origin and superiority.
They say that when the Great Spirit made
the earth he also made three men. all of
whom were of very fair complexion, and
that after making them he led them TO the
margin of small lake and babe them lean
therein. One Immediately obeyed, and
came out of the water purer than before he
batbed the second did not leap until the
water became slightly muddy, aud when he
bathed he came up copper colored the
third did not leap until the water became
black with mud, aud came up with its own
color. And then the Great Spirit laid be-
fore them three packages of bark, and babe
them choose, and ia pity for his misfortune
in color, he gave the black man his first
choice. He took hold of each of the pack
ages, and having felt them, chose the heay-
lest f; the copper colored man then chose
the next heaviest, leaving. the white man
the llghtest. When the packages were
opened the first was found TO contain
spades, hoes, and all the implements of la
Dor the second enwrapped hunting, fishing
and warlike apparatus the third gave the
white man pens. ink and paper-the engines
of the mind--the mutual mental improve
ment-the social link of hnmanity---the
foundation Of the white mans superiority.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22
Aepada aemotrat.

CLOSE OF Tue VINTAGE--HARyEST H0MS
With the increase of our vintage, we are
becoming more familiar with the customs
of those lands from which, heretofore, we
have Obtained our supplies of the generous
juice. The custom of celebrating the gene
rous feast of the Harvest Home" on the
conclusion of the vintage has been intro
duced among us this year.
This genial custom, common in "Father-
land" and especially along the course OF
the classic Rhine, OF celebrating the festival
of Harvest Home, at the close of the vint-
age, was introduced here by Mr.. Frohlng,
on Sunday last, at his vineyard on which
occasion be invited bis friends, and neigh
bors, and employees, to a social reunion,
which was one of the most delightful that
can be conceived. 1t was an occasion long
to be remembered. The entertainment was
in style of muni6cent hospitality. Nearly
two hundred guests were present, including
the "Teutonia" singing society, whose fine
songs were prominent feature of the days
festivities.
About 3 O'Clock p. NJ. the company sat
down at the long row of tables, which were
literally loaded with the choicest edibles of
the season. The banquet began with oys-
ter soup, and continued through laba-
rynth of courses, both solids and bibulanis.
altogether too numerous to mention. AT.
ter the dinner, the time was passed in jovi.
al social intercourse, and in listening to
Germaa songs by the "Teutonia." We
were glad to find we had so excellent mu.
sioal society among us. The precision,
taste, and high culture exhibited by the
Teutonians in some of their difficult fugues,
were admirable, ind were received with ap.
plause. After spending some hours 10 dan-
cling, the assembage broke up about ten
O'Clock p. NJ. May the custsm thus began
by Mr.. Frohling, long be kept up, 10 our
vineyard city, Of celebrating the close OF
the vintage by the generous feast Of the
harvest.-[ Los Angeles Star.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

SELLING GIRLS AT AUCTION IN GERMANY.
"A foreign correspondent, writing from
Germany, says: "The auction of dancers
at village is curious affair. The girls
are assembled on an open space, generally
10 front Of the burgemaster's house of busi-
ness, and an auctioneer having been cho.
sen among the young men, generally wag
10 bis way-the names of Roschen, Narm-
schen, Krscben, aud all the other cheus (an
endearing diminutive by which the lasses
are styled,) are called out, and the auction
for the dancer proceeds, which gives the
highest bidder the sole right over ber hand
for the year, at all the fete dances aud re-
joicings, and they are not few. 1t is gen.
orally an understood thing that it is akin
to a declaration, but still is not in any way
binding, OF course there are struggles and
competition for the prettiest, but she falls
to the richest The cash goes to pay mu-
sicians and spread or two, and If anything
is over 1t is given to the church."
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

The Bulletin correspondent Of the 9th Of October
in critcising the different Photographic Pictures at
the last State Fair says:
"On the opposite wall hang the contributions of
j. Shew Of San Francisco. These also are most cred
liable specimens of the Photographic art. Among
them is life size head and bust Of Senator BrOder-
ck-probably the most perfect which has been made
of the late Senator. Side by side with these, hang
series of most wretched libe the art contributed
by some one n Nevada. They serve, however, TO
set off to better advantage the productions of more
skillful competitors.
As that paper don't give the name of the artist who
send such pictures, it must be known, that a.
IJEBERT, the Photographic Artist of Broad street,
published in the papers of Nevada that he was the
only one in this city who sent pictures to the State
Fair.
RS-"A CHACU-N SES EUVRES."-Ga
Let every one have Credit for his own Work.
poy1 -sm LOUIS CELARIE.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

THE LATE JUDGE BRUNToN.-The Sonora
Democrat gives the following sketch Of
Judge Brunton, recently assassnated near
that town:
Judge 7. G. Brunton was q native OF
Pennsylvania, and at the time of his death
was between fifty aud sixty years of age.
He had resided in this county ever since
lS49, living at Yorktown until taking up
his residence in Sonora some nine months
since. The deceased had held several Of.
fees of importance 10 this county. In 1858
he was Public Administrator, and in 1866
was elected to the popular branch of the
Legislature, where he served through one
session. Judge Brunton had been remark
ably unfortunate, having twice before been
attacked by robbers. Some years ago he
was robbed OF large sum of money, $l4,-
900 we believe, and then tied to tree. No
clue was ever obtained Of the perpetrators
A few years later his house at yorktown
was entered, and the villains, after admin
isteriDg chloroform to the sleeping family,
inflicted terrible cash on the Judges
throat, and then decamped, taking with
them large amount of cash. He had a
presentiment, it is said, that be would die
by the hand of the assassin, and 1t proved,
alas. too true. He leaves wife and fami.
ly to mourn his untimely decease.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

ILLINOIS PoLTTIcs.-The st. Louis Herald
says that in the Illinois Senate there is an
equal number of Democrats and Republi-
cans, making tie vote. In the House, the
Republicans have three majority, but the
same paper says that glaring aud outra.
geous frauds were perpetrated in several
counties in which Republicans were elec-
ted, and hence it is probable that the seats
of several will be successfully contested. 1t
il thought that in all probability there will
be no Senatorial election by the Legisla-
ture elect, as the Democrats In the Senate
may refuse to go into joint Convention.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

THE foreign correspondent of the New
Orleans Picayune writes of man named
Wilson, whose crazy attachment to the
cause of Papal and Austrian tyranny led
him to insult patriot named Marquis Nj
collini in a police cafe at Florence by SIAM
ping on the foot of the Marquis and calling
him dog. A duel was the consequence,
and the American, more fortunate than he
deserved to be, gave bis adversary severe
sword wound. Wilson was ordered by the
authorities to quit Tuscany in forty-elght
hours.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

A YoUNG LADY KEEPER OF A LIGHT
HoUsE.-Miss Jane G. Martin has been ap-
pointed Keeper of the Marblehead light.
Miss Martin is a daughter of the late Capt.
Ambrose Martin, who kept the Bakers
Island (Salem) light for quarter of centu-
ry, and, as assistant to her father, gained a
thorough experience in light keeping. She
now takes the place of Ezekiel Darling, who
after twenty-five years of service, has re-
signed on account of the in6rmit;es of age.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEcI.ARATIoN.-The
Washington correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Inquirer says:
The South Carolina Declaration Of Inde-
pendence is hoax. The President takes
no notice of it. and considers it ridiculous
piece of business. It was drafted here by
a grocery clerk, and was never seen in
South Carolina. tlf
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

BURNs.-The Gazette Medicale Of France
gays that, by an accident, charcoal has been
discovered to be cure for burns. by lay
ing piece of cold charcoal upon burn,
the pain subsidies Immediately. BY leaving
the charcoal on one hour, the wound is
healed, as has been demonstrated on seve-
raj occasions. The remedy 10 cheap and
simple and deserves trial,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-22

MENTAL pleasures never cloy; they are
increased by repetition, approved OF by re-
fectiOn, and strengthened by enjoyment.