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The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
SWEETWATER TENNESSEE. THURSDAY, AUGUST B. 1871
A MOUNTAIN OF SILVER.
Mineral Wealth in COlOradO-Dls-
cOYery of Immense DEPOSITS.

A correspondent of the Denver News
says that the mountain village Of George
town is still wild with excitement over
the discovery. Leavenworth Mountain
is within a mile and half Of the Placer
diggings. On its sides silver was dis
covered by the Ingraham brothers, two
expert Miners, some time in December
last They were in the employ of the
Equator company, and were drifting
when they camo across large quantities
of mineral imbedded in the "slides,
both above and below the main vein.
After concluding their work for the
Equator, they went quietly to work for
themselves, and in the course OF three
weeks had taken out from 81 200 to ST.
500 worth. One solid chunk weighed
seven hundred and si1ty-six pounds,
and from it they realized over $500.
The work, however could not long re-
main secret, and the "Silver Patch
Diggings" became the rage. The ex-
element spread, and soon Leavenworth
Mountain was scene Of business nc
tivity seldom witnessed. At a distance
the mountain resembled mammoth ant
hill, so thickly was it beset with
amateur and professional miners. The
scene was an amusing and interesting
one.
Many would "pitch in" and olga hole
large enough to contain large cat, and
failing to ''strike it" would wend their
wOy down the mountain. Those ebay
ing the sand" bent themselves to their
work, and such never failed in being
well rewarded.
"I've struck it, was the prevailing OK
preston, and when an unusually large
piece was taken out, there was q rush to
examine it and congratulate the lucky
finder. The largest solid piece that has
yet been found turned the scale at four
hundred and thirty-two pounds. We
saw several pieces OF pure mineral aver
aging from two hundred to three hun
dred pounds each, which, when essayed,
gave return of from 1900, to 1000
ounces per ton.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

The yindicted feeling which exists in
the hearts of the irroligious Romans and
of the Communists of Rome against the
Pope and the catholic faith is comment
ed upon in the recent letter of CORES
pondent writing from that city. Young
Italy, it is said full Of wrath and hot blood,
has replied to the provocations offered by
the lower members of the Church party in
the following strain: IF we are obliged
to abandon Rome by tho intervention of
Henry ", Count de Chambord) Or any
other sovereign we will first burn the Vat
lean, st. Peters, and every other church,
hang the Pope, and massacre every priest
and Jesuit in the city" This is sad com
mentary on the character and purposes
Of what is known as the party of italian
unity, to which Victor Emmanuel pander-
ed when he occupied the Holy City with
his troops.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
Writ and WehStar'S Wit

Daniel Webster was once engaged in
the trial of case in one of the Virginia
courts, and the opposing counsel was
William Writ, author Of the "Life OF
Patrick Henry" which had been criti-
cised as o brilliant romance. In the
progress OF the case, Mr.. Webster pro-
duced highly respectable witness, whose
testimony (unless disapproved or i'm
peached settled the case and annihilated
Mr.. Wirt's client. After getting through
the testimony, he informed Mr.. Writ,
with significant expression, that he
was at his service. Mr.. Writ rose to
commence the cross-exGmination, but
seemed for u moment quite perplexed
how to proceed, but quickly assuming {
manner expressive of his incredulity al
to the facts elected, and coolly eyeine
the witness moment, he said:
"Mr. K, allow me to ask you if you
have ever read work called the Baron
Munchausen 2"
Before the witness had time to reply
Mr.. Webster quickly rose to his feet,
and said:
81 beg your pardon, Mr.. Writ, for the
interruption; but there was one question
forgot to ask the witness, and if you
will allow me that favor promise not
to interrupt you again"
Mr.. Writ, in the blandest manner, re-
piled:
eyes, most certainly" when Mr.. Web
ster in the most deliberate and solumn
manner, said:
"Sir, have you ever read Wirt's Patrick
Henry?"
The effect was irresistible, and even
the Judge could not control his rigid
features. Mr.. Writ himself joined in
the momentary laugh, and, turning tc
Mr.. Webster, said:
Suppose we submit this case to the
jury without summing up" which was
assented to, and Mr.. Webster's client
won the suit Bench and Bar, by L
J. Bigelow.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
The NaYSnnnar.

"The Newspaper" as the Courier
Journal truly observes, has done "a no.
BILE share in bringing the world up to the
sublime attitude it now occupies" It
adds: "The fact that its columns are
the converging focus Of the electric fluid
Us it flashes the news of all nations
around the world renders the live news
paper an article in unusual demand. In
addition to this the local and domestic
news is reflected daily in its pages. The
statesman and the cross-road politician
must have it. The merchant prince and
the peddler are i'll at ease until they have
scanned its columns. The professor
and the student, the opulent planter
counting his acres by hundreds and the
small farmer who bares his brow to the
MONDAY sun, evince an anxiety to hear
from the great world that can only be
satisfied by the columns Of the daily
newspaper.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

The Connecticut Senate has passed q
bill which renders null and void all bus
mess dealings for liquors; enables the
purchaser even of glass of whisky to
recover the ten cents he pays for it; de-
clares null and void all sales, transfers,
contracts, ,luit claims, mortgages, at
tachments and liens, made in considern-
ton (part or whole) of the sale of any
spirituous liquor; makes null and void
all leases of premises if liquor is sold on
them; Furnishes by fine Of 500 or q
month ill Jail (or both) the sale of liq-
uor to any minor under eighteen years
of age; makes the person who sells re-
sponsible for all damages done by drunk
en- men, and permits any taxpayer to
sue such seller whenever the drinker
abuses his family. Other stringent pro-
visions follow.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
Bad Fix for q Lover.

The WytheviIe Dispatch relates the
following:
Not far from US young lady attempt
ed to leave the parental mansion, at dead
of night, by lowering herself from her
chamber by means Of q pulley and rope
fastened to her window. She had just
reached the ground, where her lover
awaited, seized the young man, fastened
the hook to his pants, and raised him
skywards, leaving him dangling in the
air until morning
The elopement was indefinitely post
poned.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

The news from Paris is that justice is
to be tempered with mercy, and the
Communist leaders who were sentenced
to be shot are probably to have their
sentences committed to imprisonment.
Nothing is said of the chief of Partisan
mobocracy, Rochefort, and there would
seem to be a strong reluctance on the
part of"the Government to bring him to
trial. The story that he was too i'll to
undergo that process is generally dis
credited.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

Respectfully,
Mrs. V. G.. FINLEY
President Board of Managers.
Don't DO 1t.

No, young man, don't DO it. Don't
marry dimples, nor ankles, nor eyes. nor
mouths, nor hair, nor necks, nor chins,
nor teeth, nor shippers. These bits and
scraps of feminity are mighty poor things
to tie to. Marry tho true thing. Look
after congeniality, kindred sympathies,
disposition, education, and if these be
joined with social position, or even filthy
lucre, why, don't let them stand in your
way. Get a woman-not one OF those
parlor lay fgures-one of those parlor
automatic that sit down just so, thump a
piano and dote on o whisker. Living
statues are poor things to call into con-
sultation. The poor little mind that can
scarcely fathom the depth of dress
trimming, can't be q help-mate ON any
account. Don't throw away your time
upon such trifing things.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
A WOman's Outfit.

Says the Woman's Journal: "The
amount of over-skirts, under-skirts, pan
iers, sashes, sacques, basques, paletots,
polonaises, shawls, puffs, rufles, Aounces,
autings, frillings, over-sleeves, crayats,
collars, cuffs, hats, bonnets, chignons,
ETC., etc, which invariably find their way
to woman's wardrobe, even when she
seeks emancipation from this burden
some toggery, and economy in clothes,
is frightful to contemplate.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

The most touching illustration Of rad.
ical love for the man andbrother has
been recently afforded in Mississippi, rs
given to the world by the Oxford CORES
pondent of the Memphis Appeal. A
certain carpet-baggar runs low grog-
sdop, frequented exclusively by negroes
In the fullness Of his affection for the
dusky race he insured strong, healthy
fifteenth amendments life for $4,000
Cuffee was then strictly sober in his hab.
its and implicitly believed that the policy
would operate to prolong his life to what.
ever length he wished. The carpet baggel
next took him into his employment and
gave him unrestricted access to u barre
Of the vilest "bust head" ever compoundtC
in Cincinnati. Result-COffee was deaC
in about two weeks and his bcnefactol
pocketed the 1000.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

An old story contains lesson which
many married couples have not yet
learned. When Jonathan Trumbull was
Governor Of Connecticut, gentleman
called at his house one day requesting q
private interview. He said: Il have
called upon o very unpleasant errand,
sir, and want your advice. My wife and
l do not live happily together, and am
thinking of getting divorce What do
yoL advise, sirP"
The Governor sat few moments in
thought; then turning to his visitor,
said, "How did you treat Mrs. W
when you were courting her, and how
did you feel towards her at the time Of
your marriage2'
Squire W replied, q treated her
as kindly as l could, for 1 loyed her
dearly at that time"
"Well, sir" said the Governor, Ego
home and court her now just as you did
then, and love her as when you married.
Do this in the fear of God for ono year,
and then tell me the result" y
The Governor then said Let us pray"
They bowed in prayer and separated
When a year had passed away Squire
W called again to see the Governor,
and said, Il have called to thank you
for the good advice you gave me, aud
to tell you that my wife and I are happy
as when first married. 1 cannot be
grateful enough for your good counsel. "
Il am glad to hear it Mr.. W"
said the Governor, "and hope you will
continue to court your wife as long as
you live"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

The New York Commercial Advert
ser, In alluding to the recent story pub
ished about Jefferson Davis, says: "No
sensible person credited the outrageous
yarn. Mr.. Davis moral character is as
much above reproach rs was that OF Cm-
sar's wife, and he sacrifices his dignity
in descending to notice such an emana-
ton from a western editorial slum."
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
Tennessee Orphan ASYLUM.

The Board OF Managers of the Tennes-
see Orphan Asylum, having determined
to continue their efforts to obtain inGorma-
ton, in regard to the number who will yet
apply for admission into this institution,
therefore request all persons who wish to
make applications for such children, Or
who have knowledge of any for whom ap-
plication will be made for, to write immc-
diately to Mrs A. G. Mudford, Secretary
of the Board at Clarksville, Tennessee,
u ION the subject.
All newspapers friendly to the cause in
the State, respectfully requested to give
this notice several insertions in then
columns, as we are exceedingly anxious
to have full information by September l
1871.
Respectfully,
Mrs. V. G.. FINLEY
D,oo;Jo,t Door5 of ATopoo,oTc
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

Arteuus Ward says in ellis Book"
"a female woman is one Of the greatest
institutions of which the land can boast.
1t is impossible to do without her. Oh wo-
man! woman! you are an angel when you
behave your self; but when you take off
your proper apparel, and (metiforically
speaking) get iuto pantaloons, and under.
take to play man, you play the devil, and
are an emphatic nuisance"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
THE ENTERPRISE.
SWeetwater, Thursday, Aug. 3, 1871.

The young gladies at Long Branch are
especially addicted to croquet. Evident
ly they follow the Rdvice Of the old song
which says, If you've got pretty foot
show it," and short dress and o game
Of croquet won't allow them that opportu-
nifty, there is no use in looking for it else
where.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

Truth is The bond Of union, and the bs.
sis Of human happiness. Without this
virtue, there is no reliance on language,
no confidence in friendship, no security in
promises and oaths. Be truthful and you
will be happy.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
WATCHES! WATCHES !
BELOW CosT.

sid. ALUMINIUM Gold :::;:: Slo.
$l2. Pure Coin Silver ,i;:: sis.
$40. Oroide Gold :::::;: sig.
We offer to the public our elegant assort-
ment Of Ladies' and Gents Watches
and Chains, and other kinds Of
Jewelry, at the lowest cash
prices ever offered heretofore to purchasers,
Full Ruby Jeweled Levers, lS kt,
Gold Hunting cased Watches, warranted
usually sold at S75, only $40 each.
Elegant second quality l8 kt. Gold full
jeweled Lever Watches, warranted fol-
time and wear, $50 each.
Extra fine time keepers, Aluminum
Gold, Hunting cased, full jeweled Lever
Watches, equal to gold in appearance and
for wear, warranted, at Sl4 and SlS each,
Pure Coin Silver, Hunting cased, full
jeweled Lever Watches, at sig and Sl5
each.
Fine Oroide Gold Watches, with extra
fine movements, at $l2 and SIS each.
Also, fine Gold Chains, Ladies' and
Gents, from $40 to SIS each.
Rolled plated fine Gold Chains, at S4,
IS and So each.
Our Watches are regulated and adjust
ed to keep time to the minute before sent
to purchasers, and if not found so, We
will take-them back at any time and re-
turn money,
We require no money in advance, and
all goods ordered from us will be sent by
Express c. o. D., with privilege to exam
ine them before paid for.
In all cases ordering six Watches at
tilnO, the purchaser will receive one
Watch of same quality free.
Please state the kind and price OF
watch desired and order direct from
+. OFFINGER 4 CO.,
81 John St., N. Y.
?. 0. Box 5lS6.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

Somebody has written a book entitled
"what shall my son be I" Upon which some
one replies: ''1f the boy is as bad as the
book, the chances are that he will be
hanged"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03
Yanaerbilt,s Beginning IN Life.

The newspapers often contain an ac-
count of Vanderbilts beginning. Most
OF these accounts are apochrypnal His
own statement Of his first real success in
this:
He was q young man ON Staten Island.
He was master of rowing. He was ath-
letic, strong and daring. One night n
stranger came to the landing and wanted
TO be rowed across to Gowainus. The
night was dark and stormy, and the
wind blew gale. Not bOatman eOuld
be found who would leave. The land
lord said, "There is nobody who can row
you over but Corn. Vanderbilt" for 30
he was called. 1t was doubtful, he said,
whether he would do it. Vanderbilt
was found and in answer to the request,
replied: ats pretty rough, but if you'll
give me $40, lie down in my boat, and
not stir, or do just what I bid you, III
try it" He rowed the man over and
back in safety. As soon az he landed
on Staten Island, the stranger said:
"Young man, how would you like to
run an opposition steamboat"
Nothing would suit me BETTER" was
the reply.
"Haye you pluck enough to obey Or
ders" said the stranger.
al have" was the response.
Suppose / was to tell you to run into
steamboat, what would you doY
"Run into her, by -" The bar
gain was sealed amid the storm that
night on the Island, and Vanderbilt soon
began his well-known career as a steam
bOat-man.-[Staten Island Leader.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

There is difference between character
and reputation the 6rst being what man
really is, the other what people think him
to be, and these may be as opposite as the
poles.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

81 forgot great many things which
happened last year." said little girl,
while tears ran down her cheeks, "but l
can't forget the angry words spoke to
nv dear mother who is now dead"
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-08-03

An Omaha paper advises the people
not to make such fuss about the shooting
Of one constable, as there are over forty
candidates for the position.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-22
FOR CoNGREsS-THIRD DISTRICT.
JOHN M. COCHLAN,
OF S0LANO.

REGARDING THAT HARMoNY.-The Sacramento
Reporter, Mendocino Democrat and Sierra Age
all influential and respectable Democratic jour
nails, refuse to support Haight. The Ferral
Brothers, both old-lne Democrats, have sold
their interest in the Sonoma Democrat, rather
than remain with it and advocate Haigh:'s re-
election. Many of the Democrats of Mendocno
county are dissatisfied with the ticket put for.
ward by their County Convention, and have is
sued call for People s Convention 10 nominate
opposition ticket Prominent Democrats N
Santa Cruz county have similar move in view.
good portion of the Democratic press and
leaders denounce the recent " new departure" "
Notwithstanding all these things and many more
that might be here enumerated, we are told that
The Democratic party in this State is harmonious
On the other hand, the Republican press Of CAL
ifornia comes noby forward, without a single
exception, and indorses both the platform and
the candidates put forward by the Republican
State Convention as the best ever presented to
the people. All animosites which were engen-
dered by the strife of individual candidates pre-
yious to the Convention are now laid aside, and
each and every member of the Republican organ
izaton is to be found working for the entire
ticket. We congratulate our Democratic friends
upon the fact (?) that there are no dissensons in
their ranks, and would remind them, in view OF
the exemplary harmony now pervading their or
ganization, that " it is sweet for brethren to
dwell together in unity May the pleasant ties
that now bind them be severed only" on the
9th day Of September, at which time the people
will rally and restore the Golden State to Repub-
lican rule, and place it once more on the high
road to prosperity.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-22
NAEEAVERVILLE, JUNCTION CITY AND
w Canon City Stage and ExpressI

Grant fought ID out on his line and I intend 10
on mine, "V takes all Summer"
I WILL LEAVE CANON CITY EVERY Mon
i day, Wednesday and Friday morning re-
turning, leave Weaverville Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings All business inrusted
to me by business men or private individuals
will be promptly attended to. All kinds VI
freight and express matter carried at reasonaoie
rates, and every accommodation guaranteed 10
passengers as / do not run my line by gas 20"
needn't fear an explosion.
Bay U. S. Mail and County papers carried
free Of charge. @. W. DAl:
Weaverville, June IL, 1871. '
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-22

The greatest want Of the present age is men
and women, healthy and vigorous in mind and
body. The continued headaches, weaknesses
nervousness, and varying ailments which afac'
women are generally the result of imperfect ac
tion the stomach and other vital organs. DR.
Walkers California Vinegar Buters, being COM
posed entirely of vegetable substances indigo
nous to California, may be taken with perfect
safety by the most delicate, and are rem.
dy for all female complaints, correcting all
wrong action and giving new vigor to the whole
system.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-22
REPUBLICAN, COUNTY CONVENTION.

NHE UNION REPUBLICAN VOTERS of Trim
l. ity County are hereby requested TO assemble
in their respective precincts on
SATURDAY, JULY goth, 1871.
at O'Clock, P. NJ, and elect Delegates under
Porter's Primary Law, to Convention to be
held at the Court House, in Weaverville, ON
MONDAY, JULY 3lst, 1871,
at o'clock, P. M, for the purpose of nomina-
ting candidates for the respective County Offices
to be voted for at the county elections, in Sep
temher and October.
The apportionment of Delegates and appoint
ment of Supervisors for the several precincts is
as follows.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-22

RESULTS OF DEMOCRATIC GovERNMENT.-A rad
cal Democrat of Yolo county proposes to stump
the State in behalf of the Republican ticket
His reason for so doing consist in the fact that
taxes in Yolo county have more than trebled un.
der Democratic rule over what they were under
Republican administration. Being a man ot
property, be feels the imposition, and is not dis
posed to submit to it.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-22

COMPULSORY EDucATIoN.-Th Los AnoeIo,
Star, edited by Mr.. Hamilton, prominent Demo.
crat of that county, says;
We are pleased to see that one of our great NJ.
itical parties has prominently set forth the nriU
ciple, that, as "the safety and perpetuitv of
republican institutions depend mainly on NOM
lar education and intelligence" they therefpro
recommend common school system which shall
be compulsory on all-that is, as we understand
it, that it children left to neglect and ruin b.,
any or all of the educational institutions tboro
shall be a power to compel attendance in tbo
schools established by the State and suppor,aS
by the people. This we consider wise and
wholesome provision of law, and we look nnon
it as, in great measure, an act of self-defenca
on the part of the people, for it is much less ex.
pensve for this State to educate children thon
to maintain and restrain its criminals
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-22

B If You desire rosy cheeks and complexion fair and
free from Pimpes and Blotces purify your blood by the
of Dr. Pierce's Ait Ext Golden Medical Discovery
1t has no equal vr this prpose remedy
Coughs Bronchitis Sold by drup gists 10 avoid Coun
terets that it hls upon the outside wrapper, DR..
Perces private Stamp issued by the u s. Government
pressly for stamping his medicines, which bears his
portrait. name and address upon it.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-22

From HUMBoLDT.-Dave Renfro, an old-time
Trintarian, arrived here last Monday from Eure-
ka, and handed us copy of the Signal, of the
18th instant. From it we take the following
items; THE vote at the recent Republican pr-
maries was highly in favor of the Crawford
County Plan......MIss KATIE CARR represented
the Goddess of Liberty at the late Fourth of July
celebration. ......MIss ADDIE KErcHAM is assistant
teacher in the Hydesvlle public school. CHAR
LEY VINCENT is in Humboldt with another va
tiety troupe......A LARGE number of the youth of
Eureka, Of both sexes, have enrolled their names
TO become members of the Cadets of Temper
ance......THE Humboldt Democratic Convention
met in secret session allowing no Republican to
be present and even barring out some of their
own "stripe." Daggett, of Klamath, was nomn-
sted for State Senator and Sewer for Sheriff. .....
CoGHLAs will talk to the people of Klamath
Humboldt and Mendocino counties from the 9th
TO the 18th of August Hon. Thos. B. Shannon
will probably accompany him......THE Signal
raises the Republican State Ticket to the mast
head and adds "That ticket means success to
the Republican cause next September. Mark it r'