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Year: 1850

up funds and pledges LOT the support OF thhs measure. ABBY KELLEY FosrER advocated the reso- luton. w. L. GARRISON took up the subject Of the reports for the Daily papers again, read TO the Convention several untrue, unmean- ing. and impertinent sentences from those reports, and rebuked their authors. Adjourned TO the afternoon. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. Called to order by Francis JACKSON, President. Mr.. Appor, reporter for the NJ Y. Herald, made bifef statement, admitting the cor rectness of what Mr.. May had said IN the morning, so far us he suited it; but wished to add that he had copied the two resolutions on Daniel Webster into his report. Adm BALLou of Hopedale addressed the Convention. THEODORE PARKER followed in speech of great ability; he spoke about an hour and half Henry G. WRoHT, with consent of Bust ness Committee, introduced the two follow ing resolutions: l3. Resolved, That it is the right Of the slave TO escape from Slavery, and his duty to do | SO whenever he thinks he can succeed in the effort. IA. Resolved, That the taking. by the flying slave, of any article Of property really neccssa- ry to his escape from bondage is justihaolc' since Slavery is but continued state OF war, and all nations have recognized this right when either party use it in self defence and in so pc culiar an instance as Slavery, war of individu- al on individual even individual property be- comes liable; and further in defending oneself against nation banded to cnslave you, every weapon YOU can snatch from your enemy's hand, il is lawful to use. l is. Resolved, That VIC hereby pledge our selves TO the slaves, shareholders and TO abetors of Slavery, North and South, that we will exert ourselves to induce the slaves to escape from their masters, and, whenever they come among us, to welcome them to an enjoyment Of all the Industrial intellectual, social, POLITICAL and reli- gious rights and privileges which We ourselves enjoy that we will trample on all constitutions, all legislativ
Year: 1860

LOUISVILLE, July 23.-At halfpast six o'c]ocL terday afternoon tornado passed over this CITY fro, @ northwest, unroong several buildings and prostrs, number of trees Boats were blown from tbair ings and considerable damage done, the amount o m is not ascertaned. The stern lasted three mimi "nd was accompanied by hail and rain '' all CLEVELAND, July pa tornado passed over D., Vile Station on the Cleveland and Mahonnc ro ntaG on Saturday last, entirely destroying the depot or eral dwelling houses and barns and killing twot % Large trees were uprooted and hurled through ba The storm was very violent, and extended Cu e al area of two miles in length and quarter Of T ~; width. N
Year: 1890

DISyER. March 2O.-A Colorado Springs special SAYS for over n year there has been bitter war between the prohibition aud anti prohibition elements in this city. The feel ing was 50 bitter that two months ago the residence of Mayor Stockdudge. a prohibi zionist, was burned TO the ground al loss Of $ll,O0O. and IL was rumored his political enemies had hand in the matter. Al n meeting of the republican and liberal purity last night St0ckdridge was renominated for mayor. and this morning al 3 O'Clock. his new residence was fired and burned 10 The ground; loss, Se.OOO. The American hotel. adjoining. was damaged 5000. There is no clue 10 the perpetrstor. AZ midnight there is no apparent signs OF quieiing the excitement. Everybody is on the sireets most Of them being armed. some carrying shutguns, revolyers in pocket. anything they can secure. Colorado Springs hus sent is fire dcpartm ment here and will remain the balance OF the night. The whisky men say they intend burning at least n dozen more houses owned by prohibitions ISIS before morning, but everybody is on the alert und will de- tcnd their property, even il 1t re quires the aid of shotguns. The police have only made two arrests so far tonight The mayor will probably ask the governor tomorrow 20 call out the state militin un- less the rough element can be subdued in the meantime. The better class OF citizens are very indignant, and will string mp toa telegraph pole the irst man caught setting fire to a house
Year: 1870

A girl in San Jose is possessed of q devil in the shape of a bushwhscker's ghost. The spirit, on being questioned, replied, through the mouth of the girl al was what you call a bushwhacker, and was killed by this girls father, and, as l still feel a spirit of revenge against him, l have taken control of her to further my designs; have nothing against the girl, and intend to do her no harm" Apparently, to convince those present of his identity, the evil spirit went on to tell many things which had happened between himself and the girls relatives (al of which was true), and finally told them that there was a letter on the way to them, giving infOr- nation of the severe sickness of a little sister of the girl whom he was using for his evil purpose. Tho letter alluded TO arrived in few days con- firming the truth of what had been fore told. The relatives of the girl, with whom she was living, thinking that the child might be insane, sent her to pri- waite asylum, in Alameda county, few days ago, and have learned that she is not disturbed any longer by the revengeful monster. The spirit had told them before that he would leave the girl when she should be removed from among her relatives, but he would enter into some other member of the family. A day OF so ago letter was received from Missouri, stating that the father of the girl was afflicted in a manner which exactly cor. responds with the former disorder of the child. The story comes from the partie: directly connected with the strange affair, | who are upright, honorable people.
Year: 1860

FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, July 23-The telegram line has been completed to this point and this dsan outpost is now placed in close communication with h Atlantic States The overland California mail of tie "a inst has Al rived by the mail coach which also brings some pasa gers who were injured at Mountain Station by tlem ming away of team. They state that the stage left Mountain station viii seven passengers beside the driver and Mr.. Stout VII acted as conductor. The horses became frightened adj gaIloped to the brow of the mountain when the dry. turned them off from the main road bringing the Uaa in collision with tree SCATTERING it to pieces and ing drover who was from Cassvile Mountain, naaa Mackey, and injuring all the other passengers Nj Stout was badly injured. Several others were mjr4 and will remain here until the next stage. The news from California is meagre and unimpor2r The French government has refused to denaiOD4l the two French vessels purchased for Garibald. The Patrie says the siege of MeSsna has baen drc5 on but the terrible heat of the weather in Sicily dur July and August will render operations extremely dl cult
Year: 1850

Before the recent immigration TO this region, there were but few schools needed here Of any kind. A Spanish school in Los Angeles, and an English and Spanish one in Monterey, were all that existed. How different Is Il now, even though but few families have as yet arrived! There are three four schools in this city two or three IN San Jose; two in stockton two or more IN Sa. crsmento; one in Sonoma one in Vernon and one IN Marysville; not TO speak OF others to The South. What we still need is a harmonious system Of education, under the supervision OF an able and cultivated mind. And this we are likely soon to have, If a suitable person be chosen by the people al the election ON the 9TH proximo. We yesterday spent part Of the morning in very pleasant visit to the public school IN the Bip- tist church, taught by Mr.. and Mrs. j. g. Peton, Of this city, late Of Massachusetts,. Mr. z. came to California with the design Of becoming teach er, and for this he seems well qualified by educa- ton and experience, at least for shoo such as he now holds. We found actually assembled under Mr.. and Mrs. Pelton's charge, over 100 children, many Of them Of quite tender age, and all, with perhaps one exception, under ten years OF age. This ex- IRENE youth OF the pupils Is accounted for by the fact that they are mes.ly Of parents who need the services al home Of such as are older. But we consider that II IL quite out Of the question for go large number Of children TO be properly taught 10 such circumstances, by one or two teachers. As well might one Of our printers or merchants, do all the business in their several Departmental, which is now distributed among 20 many. STILL, this in crease OF pupils which Mr. p. has, Is by no means TO his pecunary advantage, unless he were paid by the scholars, which, we understand is not the lsdecd, Mr.. L. has been 30 anxious TO see free school established here, that he has been teac hing gratis good part Of the tinie since he commenced last December.
Year: 1850

Charles Z. Todd OF Minnesota; Oiiver Y. Temple OF Tepnesste and Robert Campbell - south Csrolins, 20 be Con misoners 10 procure information collect statistics nsks Ireferts TO and treaties Nth the IN dian tribes the BORDER ~ Mercc ss authorized by the act of Ccperses spproves eoth september, 1850 Geore~ " Barbour Rsdict Mckee, and N. Wo- ssnersf to he Con risson,rs 20 mske treaties With Indians In California authorized BY the act Of Con- stsp srtrovsd soth sepfs nter. 1859. Simeon francis. of 1lHntie. ~ BE- Indian agent 10 Oregon. vice Anson r. Henry, resiened
Year: 1860

Dvanged.-At late hour last SUNDAY. the police arrested and Gagged Martin Leon. a s.renehnan, for being Intoxicated aud disor. was loaded down with fencing foils. gloves and other articles, apparently prepared 10 give lessons in the use Of the small q well as the broad sword. After beiag locked up AL nisAt, Martin appeared before the Mayor Yesterday. and, from his conduct convinced ail present that ne was suffering from = sisrangelnSnt Of mind thnt needed prompt and skilllQl mesats ss..ss s.. sssss,ss; s. s. 1e fsisssyr wsss .sess
Year: 1890

the present writing for the usual large at tendance at the State Fair is not exceedingly encouraging Outside of the San Francisco division ard the horsemen in general from all over the State, but few strangers are in the city. The streets are not at all crowded as in past years. when locomotion was a matter of much difficulty and a stranger passing through would find it hard to be- lieve that the great fair of the State had been in progress for four days. The old wild rush for sleeping accommo- dations is non est. Plenty of good rooms are to be had and prices for choice locations are within the II ach Of even Second-grade millionaires. 1t used to be the great aim of every horse man in past years to pre-empt one of those Golden Eagle Hotel sidewalk and view the surgiug crowds as they flowed TO and fro. Leading breeders have been known to stand in line for hours a a time to secure a chair. Now there is no such anxiety; chairs in pro- fusion are standing disengaged and the backnen are putting on lots OF style, loll- ing around IN them. POOL SELLING. That portion of Uncle Sans domain known as the freq pond the Government lot on The corner of X and Seventh streets, which was brought so prominently before the public last year through an attempt to use it for pOCl selling and general specula- tive opportunities, is still an eye-Sore on tie city. 1t is covered with rank weeds, scummy mud, casrotf garments, old boots, etc, and the general refuse OF the back yard. This year the booksellers are doing business on Il lot on Seventh street. near h. An awning has been placed over ii, saw dust carpet spread, plenty Of seats provided, and ample arrangements made Tor the CON- fort of patrons. By some curious coinci- denee, right over the entrance to the pool selling headquarters large theatrical poster has been placed, which IN letters two feet high simply announces The Prince and the Pauper." Tommy Morton, about the cleverest light weight rider now on the Coast, and whose good Work
Year: 1850

In the eypectaton that the Legislature will shorty HIM one or more appointments fill the vacancy Ill ms oc" occasioned by the resignation OF Judge Robertson we he wholly sen, on the subject, and to leave the matter to be decided by the wisdom OF that body we oa moi feel constrained BY desire 10 draw their attention more 70 The wants OF the people Of this city, and TO e We've and wishes which, far have been enaoeo ~ gather them ar, almost unanimously entertained | Until the death Of Judge Nicholas the law ana ehah cery Jurisdictions were kept separate Inc I'" holds two terms in the year, commencing Oh y" of January and on the lat of June, ana each 'as''s three months so that he is in Court nan 'he S -, one should imagine his office sinecnre, OF 'iiut '' are much lighter than those OF other CIRCUIT JUICES " Wv State let him only visit the chanceiy ONCE "iiu o " length of the docket, the nature ana if'p'''"' ~ r rho snit IN many cases involving very large amounts Of property and in some the interests OF the ooh''oh ' herself and the stoppage of the most important wolNs | sc i,o,l ,,,nrovement; let him observe the I'M mense bundles Of chancery papers, which, II pfh'eu' would make large octave volumes, and every worn VI which the Judge has 10 scan and, we DOUBT ho', wa" he would eoon change his opinion NO more coh'i"''' proof could be furnished Of the arduous ana fesposi es If ,be Chancellor the Richmond Circuit, man e fac, that one of the abest and most industrious m State was when filling that office, wholly engrosseo WIN them OF course refer to Judge hooef'soh - ' oanv one that he der had not enough to / inc no, only man OF very quick mind OF fine talents and ro ,oI ls,rnnc but also OF the untiring energy Who devoted his nights and his days his cases. and who might SET an example of industry TO the most aoofous LAWYER in Richmond and who spent time in the State Library consulting the numberess English ana american reporters than all the other Judges. Such judge we con
Year: 1860

LOST CERTIFICATES 4 HAVE lost or mislaid my presumption certificate for 162 acres Of land, ISSUED TO me as assignee of Walter Mutt, by the County Court of Dallas county, Texas, IN the fall of 1856, whichifnot found within the time prescribed by law. 1 shall apply TO the proper department Tor dupiicate OF the same. Z R. BATCH. : December -, 1860 lc--9ts
Year: 1870

Now that the inevitable negro is in, and entitled to suffrage on the ostensible ground Of universal justice to universal man without regard to color or condition, the efforts to abridge the rights of that portion of the white race who have gener. ally voted with the Democrats, has com. menced. A bill has been reported from the Judiciary Committee in the House of Representatives in Congress to so embarass naturalization, that until after the next presidential election no foreigner can ex- pect to secure citizenship. How far this Know nothing scheme will find favor with the masses of the radicals VIC do not know, but of late they have exhibited great meekness in following every outrage per- pctrated by their leaders. The tendency is to place all born in this country includ- ing the negroes, against all foreign born, whether naturalized or not The World comments upon the bill as follows: 1T will be seen, BY this scheme, no foreign born person can hereafter receive a certificate of citizenship who has not, at a period four years previous, made an ap- plication in the form and manner pre-. scribed by the bill. The effect of its pas. sage will be to annul and cancel every dec laration of intention heretofore made, but not yet matured and consumated by the actual naturalization or the person maj ing it, 1t will be all the same whether he has resided in the country one year or five !; whether he has made the declaration now required and taken the legal oath or not. He cannot be naturalzed after the passage of this bill without making new applica- tion to different court, in different man ncr, and then waiting four years for natur- alization papers that will confer ne rights until the lapse of a still further period Of six months. If this unrighteous bill passes the immigrant who arrived yester- day and those who have been FIVE years in the country and made the preliminary declaration, will stand on precisely the same footing BY the proposed law, resi- dence counts for nothi
Year: 1850

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned ~ has obtained from the clerk Of the county court Of Pike county, letters testamentsry on the estate of Tyree Martin, deceased, bearing data Sept. 18th, 1850. $50 All persons having claims against said estsie, are requested TO present them within one yess from the date Of said letters; and If not ~presspied within three years from said date, they wiIlfsrsv- er be pyecludsd from the benefits of said ~estaie.a JAMES MARTIN, adult Sept, 23d. 1850. i s feH
Year: 1870

We find that opening our columns to all Rspirants for Office, and their friends, who wish to bring their claims before the pub lie, viii be so burdensome tax and con- sumo 30 much of our space, that we are compelled to charge for all such matter. The price for all cards and communications in relation to actual or prospective candi- dacies viii be thirty cents per line in our respective papers from this date. ]. D. GRIFFITH 4 Co., Union and American. RoBERTs d PURvIs, Republican Banner.
Year: 1870

Eternity has no gray hairs. The flowers fade, the heart withers, man grows old and dies, but time writes no wrinkles on eternity. Eternity. o, stupenduOus thought! Earth has its beauties, but time shrOuds them for their grave; its palaces, they are but the gilded sepulchre; its pleas ures, they are bursting bubbles. Not so in the untried bourne. In the dwelling of the Almighty can come no footsteps of decay.
Year: 1890

Many people think that pushing the skin back from the nail will show it more, and that by this practice the delicate hem, as we call it, which holds the upper and under skins together, is totally destroyed, and the ends Of the fingers have an ugly yellow growth encircling the nail instead of the delicate framework which nature intended. Then the way in which the nail is cut can totally change the shape of the fingers. By cutting the nails close at the sides and keeping the corners from adhering to the skin hang nails can be avoided. Where the nails are thin and inclined to break frequent oiling is nee essary, and the nails should never be polished except when some oily substance is used be- side the powder. This keeps the nails more 2piiable, and, no matter how thin they are, if properly treated they are no more liable to break than thicker ones. Another thing that is bad for the nails is polishing them too roughly. They should be lightly touched and not rubbed until they become heated. This is one cause of white spots coming on the nail and marring its beauty.
Year: 1890

A stout, well built old lady stood in the prisoners bar in Justice Stilsing's court this morning who gave her name as Mrs. Margaret Graham, of Sfonington, Conn, Yesterday she became unusually jolly and fiourished a roll of bills in her hands, exclaiming: ''I've got a thousand of 'em.n Pasrolman Murphy locked her up, and told the mar who was with her to make himself scarce or he would jug, him too, as he thought he was only trying to get the womanls money. The officer subsequently ascertained that Mrs. Graham came to Jersey City to look for a husband, and the ma whom he had driven AWAY was the PROSPECTIVE bridegroom. HisSname was John Brown, and he was recently in the employ of O'Mailley. the shoa dealer. He boarded with Mrs, Graham in Stonington some yaars ago. As SCOT as Mrs. Graham was discharged from the Police Court this morning she and John strolted off togethAr; but appropriateness did not indicate tbst the stroll .
Year: 1880

The Question of Taxation. THE TAx-BIIIs BEFORE CONGRESS. NJ. EditOr:-The tax bill prepared and pre- sented to Congress by committee of citizens as substitute for the tax laws now in force in this District was very carefully drawn, and all of its sections were thoughtfully considered. By . 1t the greatest amount of revenue can be Sc cured with the least oppressive taxation. 1t effects such diffusion of taxation among our people as will be equitable to all and onerous to none. The present tax system is the most in equitable that can be devised. Under it an honest man is compelled to pay tax equal to from one-fourth to one-third his income, while the dishonest man pays but nominal proper ton OF his. This is not only so here, but Wher- ever similar tax laws prevail, and are enforced. Where such tax law is moderately enforced 1t is popular, because "the extreme inequality and uncertainty OF tax assessed In this man. ner can be compensated, for only by its extreme moderation, in consequence of which every man finds himself rated so very much below his real revenue that he gives himself but little disturb ance, though his neighbor should be rated somewhat lower" BY the reports of the treasurer and assessor Of the District OF Columbia for the year 1879, it appears that the revenues under the present law diminish yearly. The whole assessment voluntary and arbitrary, for the year ending s125, 900 was collected and it is doubtful whether any considerable portion of the remainder can be collected. 1t is estimated by their reports that for the year ending June 80, 1880, the assessment will yield but $4,000, and 1t is doubtful whether more than half of 1t can be collected. The peo- pie who are so disposed have learned how to evade the tax, and no human power can pre- vent such evasion. By the system of license and other taxation prescribed in the proposed law the revenue from $500, 600 annually, while experiment and eXpe- rtence show that but less than half this sum This is not a
Year: 1860

For WAsHoE.-Every day large pack trains Of mules leave our city for the new diggings. Our streets are crowded with strangers, and the stages from Folsom daily come loaded down with more, all eager to get to the prom Used land as quickly as possible. The rush is already great, but nothing in comparison TO what it will be in a month or two. There is much snow in the mountains, we are inform ed, and the crossing rather tedious and diff cult, but not dangerous at present The pub lie houses all along the route are filled with wsather-bOund emigrants. In few days, if the present pleasant weather continues, the road will be free from distractions and in good travelling order.
Year: 1860

A BEAUTIFUL SENrrMEsr.-The following beautiful verse contains a sentiment which many of our readers will recognize 10 a feeling they have no doubt experienced, but never knew how so touehingly TO express: t) u +" Oh! never breathe lost ones name, When those who loved that name are nigh !; II pours lava through the frame That chokes The breast and fills the eye; 1t strains chord that yields too much of piercing anguish in it's breath, And hands OF mercy should not touch A string made eloquent by DEATH"
Year: 1850

q ATCHEZ Mail arrives Wednesdays " and Saturdays at about 9 o'clock P, NJ Closesfo South same days by 8 O'Clock, p. NJ. New Orleans Mail arrives Mondays and Thursdays at about s, p. M. Closes for Natchez same days at 7 1-2, P. M. Fort Adams mail departs Wednesdays and Saturdays at 5, A. M Returns same days at 8, p. NJ. Holmesville mail arrives Tuesdays and Saturdays at 9, p. NJ. Departs Mondays and Wednesdays at A, A. NJ. 20 Letters mt be deposited in the Post Office half an hour before the mail closes. July 1G, 1850.