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Year: 1859

ono of those unusual SaCs 10 which come hidden reason
must attributed bat the natural consequence Of the
community Of interests sf the two and u the
friendship Of the two soveregns For time past the
STATE Of Italy and her abnormal position where order
cnot be obtained except BY foreign troops, gives just
cause Of anxiety TO diplomacy THIS hooever, Is not
sufficient motivs give rise toe belf Soue may
invoke with al their hearts without legitimate reason,
and others in their exaggerated fears endeavor 70 show
France the dangers Of . coalition; but shah re-
main arm and invulnerable IN the path Of right and
justice and Of national honor, and my government
will NOT allow itself 10 be led away inmidated, be-
cause my policy will be provocative or pusani-
Fur be from u.s. then, these false alarms, these uNs
spici0ns these Interested ap1rehesios a. peace hope
sc be disturbed Resume then calmly the usual course
Of your abors. have explained to you the state Of our
foreign relations and this explanation corresponds with
all that have made known during the last two moths
both at home and abroad. You will fatter myself find
that policy has ceased 10 be otherwise than rm
but concilatory Therefore confidently rely upon your
support we'll that Of the nation which has entrusted
its fate 10 me. It is well known that shall permit
personal interest petty ambition TO guide my actions
When supported by popular sentiment we ascend .
o throne and acquire grave q responsibility rise


far above that Infamous region where vulgar interests
debated, and the first motives Of actions last
judges, God, conscience and posterty.


The speech variously commented by the press;
Notwithstanding its pacific language, its effect funds
not favorable Prior TO the delivery Of the speech
the 7 the Paris Bourse excited and buoyan and the
rentes advanced one TO and half per Subse
quently decline took place, and after the publication of
the speech the renes quoted only higher
than on the previous day


The London exchange sympathzed with Paris. Consos
before the speech advanced one-haf buta reaction
sued and they closed only quarter higher On the fol-
lowing day both markets uctuated slightly, and frmer
tone prevailed.
Year: 1859

A NEW daily paper. lie Journal du Pueplc,
is announced for publication at Paris. It is
to advocate an energetic war policy, and the
total repeal of the treaties of 1915; the daily
edition will be of no less than 300 900, which
are either to be sold or given away
Year: 1859

TIE New York Evening Post says that the
exchange of steamships proposed between
Commot ore Vanderbilt and the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, is not condition Of the
present negotiations, but the competition ex-
isting between him and the Pacific Mail Com
pany will probably be discontinued at an
early day.
Year: 1859

IHE French Government has decided that
the army shall be restored to a peace footing
with as little delay as possible. The an.
nouneement of this important measure is gen.
orally regarded as evincing a sincere desire
on the part of the Emperor to preserve
peace.
Year: 1859

Tg- An Indiana paper says that during
trial in Lawrence court, a young lad who
was called as a witness was asked 1t la
knew the obligation of an oath, and where
he wonld 90 if he told a lie. He SAL he
supposed he should 60 where al the law
vers went
Year: 1859




STREETS, SEWERS, &c.-There are but few
Improvements in large cities that demand greater
attention than the various alleys streets and prn-
cipal thoroughfares, and under the most judicious
and economical arrangements that have ever been
devised by municipal authorities, enormous sums
Of money must be annually expended in keeping
the streets in passable condition for the accommo-
dation of the countless number of vehicles and pc
destrians that are daily passing in the princi-
pal streets Of all cities We are much pleased to
the solid stone paving that protects the surface
Of many streets in this town, but fear there are
sinister motives existing that materially retard the
immediate improvement Of numerous others that
are equally deserving of gravel, plank, or stone
paving. For instance that slough of despond be.
tween the Vineyard street canal bridge and Center
street, over which hundreds of thousands OF teams
constantly pass. Yet the taxpayers have to pay
for the exalted privilege of passing through this
intolerable mud hole. Merwin street, west Of Cen
ter is in similar state during the wet season. and
our present Council will not even allow the indi-
viduals who own property sh1itiHg thereon the
qualification of improving it in substantial man





on the west side are in ptiable plight in wet
sons, but not one word or suggestion offered by
our Council in extenuation of their bad condition.
Look at Canal street in muddy time, We penny
wise and pound foolish guardians of the public in
terests of city and stop your private sectional
contentious and commence to legisate for this
whole community. Long street either ought to be
closed or mt in 0ood ordor and the sioht of fhe
streets extending round the Park is enough to put
the City Fathers to shame, and make them forever
hide their diminished heads. The discussions Of
our learned Council last Tuesday evening in refer
ence to the passage of ordinances for the improve
ment Of Streets proved, as usual, but an abortiye
attempt to secura or accomplish any particular
benefit Columbus street is in the same wretched
condition, and, like others, will remain until we
elect Council that have not so many axes to
grind The establishment of the sewer, grade, and
general improvement of Case avenue and streets
adjoining in that vicinity, ought to havebeen done
long ago. as a view of the laud and stagnant water
thereon would convince any disinterested person
and thus prevent much disease and sickness. In
our humble estimation, If would be good policy &c
establish the grade of the west end Of Water street
and Lighthouse hill This would afford an op-
portunty for draining the south end of Lake street
| St. Clair street should also come in for share q
repairing at least The planking on Superior
street certainly requires some attention. But We
pause to hear a report from the Committee OF
Streets before writing more on this important sub
ject. TAXPAYER
Year: 1859

RUNAwAY.-A gray horse came tearing down
the side walk Bank street yesterday, with apair
of thills attached. The last We heard Of the ami
NAL he was making his way up Lake street in the
direction Of the country, as fast as his legs could
carry him We did not hear ofhis doing any dam
age in his wild career. A gentleman, probably
politician, escaped being run over by his dexterity
at lodging.
Year: 1859

REMOVAL OF OLD BUILDINGs.-Parto of that an
cient frame structure at the junction Of River and
Bath street. has been rolled of to some distant To-
cality, and we hope soon to chronicle the removal
Of the balance from such central business tho
roughfare It will prove of great convenience to
the Railroad freight depot in that neighborhood.
Year: 1859

INTEGRITY.-The Express has learned ar
tiele, in yesterdays issue, on the subject of
Integrity. We are glad to see it arousing
itself to the Importance of this subject. In
tegrity is very necessary, and particularly
desirable in the Lecompton ranks. A little
more integrity would not hurt them in the
least. We fear, however, that the amount of
integrity which the Express will breathe into
them will not make any perceptible differ
ence. Still we are happy to see integrity
talked of, even by the Express, and would
suggest as the next subject for that paper, the
"Criminality of Crime"
Year: 1859

Mono DIGGINGs.-The Mariposa Gazette
says numbers of persons are weekly going
from that place over the mountains to the
Mono diggings. Some will winter there, but
many are going to secure claimes, which
done, they will return to go back in the
spring. Little or nothing can be accomplish.
ed in the way of mining in those regions
during the winter.
Year: 1859

IT is understood that demand has been
made by our Government for the surrender
of Limantour, who is now in Mexico. and who
has been indicted in California for forgery in
connection with his rnmous land claim.
Year: 1859




The snhioned extract, from Senator Browns speech
during the debate between him aud Douglas. presents
in nutshell his idea Of protection of slavery in the
Territories:


Now when Territorial Legislature refuses pro.
lection for my slave property, mean to come to Con
gress, and this will be my speech Senator's this
Territorial Legislature is your creature: you breathed
into it the breath of existence; it could not live an
hour but in the sunshine of your approval. l come
to tell you that your creature is not obeying the Con-
sttutou; that your creature is denying to me rights
guaranteed to me by the sacred charter of our ber-
ties as expounded by the highest judicial tribunal
IN the iand your creature denies to protection for
my slave property come to ask you, the master,
whether you will grant me that protection


That the foregoing remarks would be perfectly
right and proper to make no one disputes. But how
would they be received? What reply would Senator
Brown get to his questions? Why, general and
unqualified negative. The "protection' he asked for
would be refused; and the Creature of Congress
would be told to go in its work of unfriendy legis
lation against slavery in the Territories! No man
with an ounce of brains in his head will question the
entire probability Of this proposition.


We are well aware that Southern statesmen in Con.
gress must argue the consttutionality of this ques-
ton, although they know that their arguments if as
true as the Bible and as incontroyerble as demon.
stration ITSELF can have effect upon the bigoted
fanatics with whom they have to deal. Their position
deVolves this disagreeabe duty upon them. But with
private citizens the is different, and they may
take practical view Of the matter, as we do. This
territorial question, and all the arguments which may
flow out of it, will never be worth furthing to the
South. The day is passed when the Constitution or
the decisions of the Supreme Court present any bar
riers to Northern aggression. The Abolitionsts
boldly and successfully rample both under foot when
they stand in their way. No Territory will ever be
admitted into the Union with Constitution permit
ting slavery; and notwithstanding the Treaty of An.
neSation expressly provided and stipulated that
TeNas should be divided into four States, whenever
suifciency of population was obtained, we very much
doubt whether an ass of adequately stupendous
proportions can be found in the South, who will
maintain that the provisions Of the aforesaid treaty
would be complied with by the North if the slave
interest predominated in the three new States pro-
posed to be created.


10 use common, but expressive phrase, " the
thing is out. In less than two years the Southern
people will be compelled to choose between abect
submission and degrading serldom, Or venture bold
and strong blow for their constitutional rights.
Year: 1859

THE yAR1ETIEs.-The most liberal construction
which can be put upon the attendance at the Varie
ties last night would term it meager-a good indca
ton that the French drama is played out for the pre-
sent, and that something which will pull better than
Pauline must be brought on to draw house at this
advanced period of the season. existence. This play
followed by an intoxicating Chinese dance, per-
petraed in irreproachable style by the light footed
corps of the establishment and the curtain rose there
after on the merry comedy" Sweethearts and Wives"


in which Messrs. Smith, Davenport and Owens figured
in most agreeable style.


AMPHITHEATER.-The slender auditory last night
which " Blackeyed Susan and Perfection" called
together indicated that the legitimate" is the win
ming card, even when played by children, for Mac
BETH and Richard II1n have drawn and entertained
the best houses which have of late been sucked into
the Amphtheater. And, by the way, we believe that
we did not, yesterday morning, mention the unpre-
cedentedly tremendous sword play in which the
GloSter of Master Louis and the Richmond Of Miss
Louise indulged on the green baize field of Bosworh
Though too long drawn out, for Richmond might
have been decently killed in half the time, it was
really remarkable for daring, dexterity and DURATION
and Kirby himself could not have died more agon-
izing death than did the promising young tragedian
of the Marsh troupe. Miss Louise seemed gifted with
the vre strength of masculine m1tnrity and put the
savage Richard on all his muscle as they hacked and
hammered with their stage swords until the fire flew
again the house was enthusiastic, and every blow
was a decided hit.' 1t is no fgurative extrava-
gance to say that at the close Of the play when the
beneficiary and the doughty maiden of a Richmond
were called before the curtain bucket of bouquets
were showered upon them. Richard attempted to
make speech, but overexertion had rendered bis
voice as hoarse the animal that be had offered his
kingdom for short time previous, and his remarks
were inaudible to us.
Year: 1859

POISONING CAsE.-L Last week, says the Mount
Vernon (Aio.) Star, woman by the name Of Mus
grave was arrested charge of administering poison
to lady by the name of Ostrander to whom she was
acting as midwife in confinement. 1t appears that
while she was attending on the sick lady she (sIus-
grave) furnished bottle Of medicine purporting to
be solution of inter, and gave directions for the
patient to take teaspoonful every hour After the
patient had taken the first dose she was stricken with
severe pains and suffered intensely until she died,
which took place shortly afterwards. Suspicion being
aroused, a post norton examination was held, and it
was found this medicine the deceased had been taking
contained pulyerized glass which the jury decided
causing the death. Mrs. Musgraye was held to bail
to appear at the next term of the Circuit Court.
Year: 1859

The old snspping kitchen g7easer Of IN,


Journal, is boiling over with spite because ",


are making large additions to our subscription


lists, daily and weekly, and are receiving reas
enable SHARE Of patronage from republican
hands; and 10 his convulsive efforts to stay
what little Of the current he may be able, he
charges that there is a change shortly 10 be
made in the proprietorship and editorial corps
Of the Empire What he expects 10 gain BY
this bosh we are not informed. We have this 10
say in answer: II is malicious lie, and known
10 be when uttered. Having, as he claims, de.
molished the Gazette, Comfy would be gratis
fed 10 crush out every body else in the city
who has anything TO do in the business which
he disgrscss So far ss we ore concerned, he
need give himself no further unessiness. 1t is
clearly beyond his ability or power to drive US
out His poverty stricken concern will need ali
the ability he can possibly bestow upon its de
vious and uncertain existence.


1t isS lie that any "portiou" of the democray
here are dissatisfied with The course Of the EN-.
pire, or that they desire a change In its mans
agement. II is true that large number of the
democrats Of this city and county are mechan.
les and working men, and the times being hard
and many Of them poor, are unable TO give the
support to their paper they would like TO; but
they are doing well, and promise to do better
just as soOn rs they are able. The high
minded republicans hereabouts, however, fully
make up any deficiency on this score, aud we
have the qualification 10 state that the Empire
was neser better supported. OF sought after with
more avidity than at the present time.


We have only to add that we, too, would like
70 have an honorable opponent, aud engage
with him in daily competition, and interN
change with him newspaper courtesies; but the
Journal man III not come up the standard -
When he will treat us decently we will reeip
rocate.
Year: 1859

The GoLD lNAoEs HUMBuG.-The general im'
golden images that were buried in the district
Of Chiriqui have been found. Still there are
those who believe that large quantities will be
taken out Of the huacas as soon as the dry sea
son sets IN. The excitement has completely
died out. and al arrival from ohiriqui excited
no more interest than an arrival from any other
point on the coast.
Year: 1859

ATTENTION LIGHT GUARD.-You are hereby
ordered to meet at your Armory on this Tuesday
evening. Nov. l, at o'clock precisely, for the
transaction Of business and payment Of dues;
it being the regular monthly meeting. There
will be drill as usual after the business meet
ing. BY order of the Oommandant.


e d KIrrrn Sec,v
Year: 1859

or Several good ladies were conversing the
other day about the alarming state of morals
among the young men Of our city. One Of
them-the "mother of several children, all
girl" that nearly every young man in
the city was more or less addicted to drinking
ardent spirits; and it was horrible 10 think
what would become of 'em Another lady
the mother Of boy who had nearly reached
mans estste-rePlied that the charge was only
too true, and that it was really awful; she was
glad to say, however, that her son formed an
exception; he had, she was happy to say, fol
lowed her teachings from a little child up to
the present time. why" she continued, in
order to more fully impress her listeners with
the sober qualities Of her boy, "he is remark.
ably temperate; as evidence Of this, he always
rises before any Of the family in the morning
to get a drink of waterl Indeed, he hardly
uses anything at breakfast but wsterl"


We fear that fond mother was not aware she
was giving very strong evidence Of the dis
sipatiOn Of her boy His great thirst 10 the
morning was doubtless brought on by indul.
gence in ardent spirits at night. 1t is a sure
sign. The thirst she kindly puts down to his
credit is the thirst that Is consuming him
When young men awaken in the morning with
inordinate thirst, let them remember that they
are pursuing 4 course which, il not at once
checked, will surely lead them to ruin.
Year: 1859

Thackeray says that it is better for you to
pass an evening once or twice in a ladies' draw
ing room, even though the conversation is slow,
and you know the girls song by heart, than in
a club, tavern or pit of theater. All anus
ments of youth to which virtuous women are
not admitted, rely on it, are deleterious in
their nature All men who avoid female So
ciety have dull perceptions, and are stupid, or
have gross tastes, and revolt against what is
pure. Your club swaggerers who are suck
ing the butts of billiard cues all night, call fe-
male society insipid. Poetry is ihsipid to a
yokel beauty has no charms for blind man !;
music does not please the poorbeast who does
not know ono tune from another; and as a
true epicure is hardly ever tired Of water,
sauce and brown bread and butter, protest
| can sit for whole night talking to well
regulated, kindly woman, about her girl COM
ing out, of her boy at Eton, and like the even
ing's entertainment One Ct tie great bene-
fits nan may derive from wonan's society
is, that he is bou ind to be respectful to them.
The habit is Of great good to your moral men
depend upon it. Our education makes us the
most eminently selfish men in the world. We
fight for ourselves, we yawn for ourselves, we
light our pipes and say we will not 60 out =


we prefer ourselves, and our ease and tht
greatest good that comes to man from awo
mans society, is, that he has to think O
somebody to whom he is bound to be con


stantly attentive and respectful,
Year: 1859

A BULL is one who buys stocks on specu-
latioa thinking they will rise, SO that he can
sell at profit. 1t is to his interest to have
stocks rise, and he will resort to every means
to bring about the desired result.


A BEAR is one who sells Stocks on specu-
latlon, thinking they will fall, so that he can
buy in for less money to fill his contracts
1t is to his interest to break down the mar
ket, and he will resort to the most deperate
means to accomplish his object.


A CORONER is when the Bears cannot by or
borrow the stock to deliver in fulfillment OF
their contracts.


A DEPOSIT is earnest money, lodged in the
hands Of a third party as a guarantee %
up" 40 up" etc., is the language EXPIRES
sive of deposit.


OVERLOADED is when the Bulls cannot
take and pay for the Stocks they have pur-
chased.


SHORT is when person or party sells
Stocks when they have none, and expect to
buy or borrow them in time to deliver.


LONG is when person or party has a
plentiful supply of Stocks.


A FLYER is to buy some Stock with view
to selling it in few days, and either make OF
lose, as luck will have it.


A WASH is pretended sale, by specia
agreement between the seller and the buyer,
for the purpose of getting a quotation report
ed
Year: 1859

will swell the amount paid weekly for this ar
ticle in this and LeSueur counties to at least
five or six thousand dollars. From present
indications we have no doubt that from one
hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand
dollars will be realized in these two counties
alone for this article during the present sea-
son.


We have been shown circular direct from
a drug house in Boston, which states that the
article is ready sale there at seventy-hve cents
per pound. 1t is quoted at the same in New
York. 1t takes four pounds of green to make
one of dried, which at nine cents per pound
would cost thirty-six cents, while the same
would bring in Boston or New York seventy
five cents-thus giving profit of one hund-
red per cent, after allowing So for cost OF
transportation and insurance. While not
wishing to interfere in any respect with the
speculations of the buyers, we at the same
time feel bound to protect the interests of the
hard working diggers, so far as statement of
the facts is concerned. ......
We would most seriously advise all our
diggers to sell to the buyers in their midst
and get their money. 1t is entirely new
business. They know nothing of its fluctua
tons. The market may be glutted, so as tt
make it worth nothing. And while they are
already realizing unexpected, and even un
hoped for gains from this truly glorious God
send, let them be satisfied with their fortune
and not try to speculate. They already ge
more than it costs to dig it. Let that suffice
Year: 1859

The following we copy from the st. Antho-
ny Neus, in pursuance of our desire to give
the opinions of the Press of the State upon
this subject


Without desiring, in the least, to disparage
the claims of any rival candidate, or to fore
stall the action of the Republican State Con-
vention, it cannot be improper for us to re-
cord, as fact, that almost the entire Repub-
lican sentiment of the State seems to have
concentrated on Alexander Ramsey as the
gallant standard bearer to lead the army OF
Freedom on to battle and to victory. he is
sound and discreet, earnest, vigilant and faith
full; he has whipped the Moccasins once, fair
ly and effectively, and it is proper and right
that, having been crowded from the post to
which he was elected, by perjured Usurper
and an unscrupulous Court, he should be per-
mitted to do just the same thing again: 1t is
no injustice to any other man ito say that for
administrative ability, Gov. Ramsey is not
eaualled in the State.


But while public opinion seems to have con-
centrated in reference to the head OF the State
ticket, it is singularly divided upon the other
officers. There are score at least who seem
entirely willing to sacrifice themselves on the
altar Of Congressional fame. Among thost
whose names have been announced by theil
friends, and whose claims are now being can