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Year: 1860

It is stated, whether authoritatiyely or n OF
we cannot say, that Judge Baldwin is about
to resign his seat upon the Supreme Bench
of California. Should such anserent occur,
twill devolye upon the Governor to appoint
his successor.


A number of names have been mentioned
in connection with the position, and among
Others, that of John +. Mcconnell, of Nevada
county. So far as we have been able to
ascertain public opinion, after considerable
inquiry, the selection. of Mr. Mcconnell to
fill the vacant seat, would be entirely accep-
table to the people of the Northern portion
of the State, which is, beyond all question,
entitled to the appointment. The mining
interest is an extensive one Mr.. Mcconnell
has for several years practised as lawyer
before the Courts in which this class of cases
was more particularly involved. He is ia
miliar not only with the local regulations of
the miners, but the laws peculiarly applica-
bile in the adjudication of mining suits, and
would have the advantage of being from
portion of the State which furnishes a large
amount of business annually to be finally
disposed of before the Supreme Tribunal


In the list Of those named as worthy to
succeed Judge Baldwin, we find no man
more capable than John r. Mcconnell. He
ranks among the very first lawyers of Cali
focna. His mind is clear and vigorous He
has been hard student, and in constitu-
tional argument, has certainly no superior
on the Pacific coast. He arrives at logical
conclusions from course of sound and
rational argument. In legal, or even
political argument he is never without pre-
paration. Being deep thinker, he is always
a profound and ready reasoner--qualities
,eminently required in q Judge, and which
but few of those spoken of for this place,
possess in any comparable degree.


Laying aside all considerations of per
sonal or political nature, and regarding Mr..
Mcconnell exclusively in the light of one
whose spotless integrity and comprehensive
legal attainments entitle him to the appoint
ment, we have no hesitation in saying, that
by comforting it upon him, Gov. Downey
would give very general satisfaction to the
people Of the Northern mining counties, and
secure the services of one of the very abest
gentlemen for the position in the State.
Year: 1860

In good order which furnished about fths Of the
water used by the company last winter There salso
another ditch and waterrght belonging to the same
ssare wlch has not been used in it yet and by be-
ing connected with the first ditch. (Which would not
cost much will probably furnish much water the
whole company will need The above share is the only
one in the company which has free water in the rainy
seasou. Thrra is also good
Year: 1860

SLEaHISe AND PIToHINa IS.-Some neighN
boring ladies on Third street, few evenings
since, took it into their heads, as their lords
did not invite them, to get up little sleighing
party Of their own. The children's sleigh was
brought out--one pulled and another rode,
whilst third pushed, They had quite
merry time of it running up and down the
pavement, but were observed by gentleman,
who proffered his assistance as the "rear horse
This was reluctantly accepted, and he "laid
himself down TO the work, and event it blind"
as fast as he could push forward. His speed
was too fast for the lady leader who guided the
tongue, and she was forced to let it go. The
lady ia ths sleigh ie!cS!yJ observed a deep
ditch ahead, and, as she was at sea without a
rudder, she jumped out. This was not observed
by the gentleman in the rear, and his moment.
um was increased to lightning speed, which
was not stopped until he pitched headforemost
into the ditch, leaving but a small portion Of
his pedal extremities in view and dangling In
the airl His sorry plight caused the ladies to
scream with laughter, and as he was a stranger,
who had impertinentlY inteTfered with their
enjoyment, they left him standing ou his head
in the ditch aud retreated to their homosl Who
he was, how he got out, whether he got out at
all or not, remains a mysteryl
Year: 1860

The silver discoveries in California prom-
ise to be of far more importance than the
discovery of gold in l84S, inasmuch as the
product Of the lighter metal will now be
more abundant, and its comparative appre'
citation in value growing out Of relative
scarcity, will cease, thus removing the app
prehension of troublesome change which
has given so much uneasiness to political
economists. The samples of silver bearing
quartz, fully justify the reports just pub
lished The ore is worth IN its richest do'
velopment about $4,000 per ton, and the field
of discovery appears to be solid mine of
this wealth thirty miles in length. How
will that school of political economists who
insist on keeping oil the precious metals in
the country, have this vast bed of silver dis
posed of ? if the country is impoverished to
the extent of its exchange for the product
of labor abroad, we had better not waste
labor in producing it.
Year: 1860

GJ- We have noticed that the Stewards Of
Churches are almost invariably in too great
haste when taking up collections in the con-
gregatons previous to service. One who is
not posted on these collections would infer that
they were ashamed of the practice, and were
ever.in haste to get through with it, A great deal
is lost by this unseemly haste. We noticed
case recently when at least twenty five cents
were lost to the contribution basket by the
collection merely making passe at the gentleS
man who sat in one pew, and passed on with
out so much as waiting to see If any one exhib
tied any signs of giving. AS it was, one ven
turous chap, sitting at the end Of the pew,
tried to get the attention Of the Steward, and
and failing in this, shied a dime at the bas-
ket. The coin just missed the mark, rolled
among lot Of s. s. children who scrabbled
for it, and made so much noise that they dis-
concerted the pious people for several pews
around, and nearly put the choir out of concord.
the leader of which was nearly checked by ills
suppressed risibility. There is ga time for all
things" aud church collection is one of EN-
Take your time, gentlemen.
Year: 1860

CuANoR FOR SPECULATION The advertiser
has patentable invention of a new and valua
bic machine, in which there is ine chance
for speculation, but has not the means to secure
the patent and bring it before the public. He
would like to make an arrangement with some
person who has the necessary capital Further
particulars can be obtained from the Editor of
this paper. If.
Year: 1860

APPEARANCE OF THE JAPANESE WOMEN.
The first impression of the fair sex which the
traveller receives in Japanese crowd is, in
the highest degree, unfavorable; the ghastly
appearance of the faces and bosoms, thickly
coated with powder, the absence of eyebrows
and the blackened teeth, produce most
painful and disagreeable effect. Were it not
for this abominable custom, Japanese women
would probably rank high among eastern
beauties, certainly far before Chinese. All
Japenese writers whom have read upon
the subject, affirm that to have no eyebrows
and black teeth is considered beauty in
Japan, and that the object of the process is
to add to the charms ofthe fair one.
Year: 1860

NEW USE FOR SAwDUsT.-The ingenuity of
Partisan cabinet-makers has found use for
common sawdust, which raises the value of
that commodity far above the worth of soiled
timber. By new process, combining the
particles are made to form themselves into a
solid mass capable of being moulded into any
shape and presenting brilliant surface, with
a durability and beauty of appearance not to
be found in ebony, rosewood or mahogany.
Year: 1860

There is but one party-the democratic-ih thia
country that proposes to place the negro aid
white man upon an equality. In the last six years
that party has been laborng BY fair means and
foul, to introduce, egalize and protect slavery in


the the territories Suppose them to be Successfully
and the laboring man who emigrates from Ohio
to territory is compelled at once to put his labor
upon an equality with that of the slave who may
be taken to the territory by his master Whsfs
slavery exists labor is not regarded as honorablo
but degrading and the white man who la6ots tor
his daily bread must do it for The came price pad
for negro labor, and besides be looked Upon as no
better than the slave The tendency then, Of
modern democracy is to place the negro and the
white man upon an equality, not by eleDating the
negro, but by degrading the white man.-Sciofa
Gdz.
Year: 1860

We wish to say, that those who have entertain
ed expectations that something was likely to be
doue at Buffalo Of an important character, either
in the exclusion Of Shareholders from the NJ. \.
Church, or anything else, that will change the ati
titude of that Church materially, had better pre-
pare themselves for disappointment. We dsu5t
whether there are FIVE members Of the General
Conference that expect to do anything that VIII
effect the relation of the Church to slavery. Time.
however, will soon settle this Questionable Hec-
leydn
Year: 1860

Stitch. more uniformly alike upon both sides Of the
material than that made by any other Machine.


4th. Last but not least the present tightness Of
the money market the Machines are BETTER and
come at LESS price than any other first class Ma
chine.


That the
Year: 1860

entirely willing to suppose those who dif-
fer from us arc perfectly, as long as they
mind their own business, but we cannot
permit any dear brother Of the press, to
take much by their impertincnce. The
office holding Hessians, if they will make
commodities Of their manhood and princi-
pics we will assure them that they ,Aust


be slaves, without calling our motives or


act in question, and with this mutual un.
derstanding VIC can all agree.
Year: 1860

How TO GRow PEACHES EVERY
YEAR.-A correspondent Of the Ohio
Caltiyator says: "Procure your peach.
es grated upon the wild plum stock
The tree partakes Of the nature Of the
plum. being hardy, and will never win.
ter-kill, and putting out late in the
spring, will never be injured by the
frost, and it is q certain preventative
against the workings of the peach grub,
while the natural life time Of the tree
is much longer than our own; SO you
may depend upon peaches every year,
and for long period of time, without
the destructive and discouraging influ'
cnces attending the growth ofthe com.
mon peach. They can be obtained al
from fifty to seventy-five cents per tree,
and you had better pay FIVE times that
amount than not to obtain them, and
be certain Of peaches every year. Try
it, and our word for it, you will be sat
is6ed with the result.
Year: 1860

Lady, wish thy life might be


One season Of perpetual Spring
And that each new revolving year,


Might heavier sheayes of pleasure bring.
would thy future might be crowned


With every joy the heart can know
And on thy pathway, thornless flowers,


In rich and wild luxuriance growi
May Hopes sweet blossoms feel no blight
From disappointment grief or care,
But bring to thee the ripened fruit


Which here and there its branches bear.
All pure, serene, and bright thy sky,
Without a cloud to heck its dome
Or one dark shadows gathered gloom
To dim the light Of heart or home.
But Lady, life must ever be


A checkered scene oflight and shade;
And human bliss, and human woe


In even balance are weighed
Iislbrimming cup has mingled drops


OF sweet and acid, pleasure, pain
, n And few that quaff Its honied joys, rrr
But must it dregs Of bitter drain
But would fondly hope that thou


A smoother, brighter, path might tread;
While Health and Love and Friendship weave
A hand of blessings for thy head
Year: 1860

WT-According to Lord Chesterfield, a wit is .
very unpopular denomination, as it carries terror
along with it /; and people In general are as much
afraid of live wit in company woman Of gur
mischief. Their acquaintance is however, wortl
seeking and their company worth frequentng, but
not exclusively of others, to such degree as tC
be considered only as one Of that particular set
Year: 1860

Somebody says that young lady should
always ask the following questions before
accepting the hand of any young man
Is he honorable2


Is he kind of heart2


Can he Support me comfortably
Does he take paperand pay in advance?
Year: 1860

Railroad Surrry.-Mr Elliot and
company entered upon the survey of
the railroad route to Auburn in earn
est, on Monday last. 1t was found
that a road could be made from near
the lialf-mile house to GLASS Valley
with an ascent of 65 feet to the mile
No difficulty is anticipated in finding
a practicable route to Auburn. In
about ten days we will be able to give
a satisfactory account Of the labors of
the engineer.
Year: 1860

Brick ChurcA.-The Brick church
has been neatly finished inside and
some efforts are being made to secure
an occupant of the desk. a Sabbath
School will commence at 2 O'Clock on
Sunday next.
Year: 1860




The Mary yaEila- Appeal, under its new pro-
prietorship has hoisted the Republican flag,
and promises to do battle for Republican
principles. Il avows the main principle of
the Republican party to be. opposition to the
extension Of slavery. and claims that Congress
has perfect right to prohibit slavery in the
Territories Like the Republican papers gen
orally, it plants itself upon ground OF direct
hostility to the Supreme Court of the United
States for, if that Court has decided any
thing at all, it has certainly decided that
Congress has no power, under the Constitu-
ton, to prohibit slavery in the Territories
As to what power the Territorial Legislatures
possess over the subject, the Court has left
the question an open one, to be adjudicated
hereafter, but on the question of the power
of Congress, there is no equivocation what
ever-the language of the Dred Scott De-
cision is plain and emphatic, and declares, in
the most positive manner, that the Constitu-
tion gives Congress no power to prohibit
slavery in the Territories. The Appeal,
therefore, in advocating Congressional pro-
hibiton of slavery in the Territories is max
ing deliberate and open war against the Su-
preme Court of the United States. 1t is an
ayowed enemy Of the Constitution of its coun-
try. for it denies or repudiates the authority
of that tribunal into whose hands the Consti-
tuition has placed the arbitrament of consti-
tutional questions. The Appeal would have
the Federal Congress defy and spit upon the
! Supreme Tribunal Of the land, and proceed to
legislate, regardless of the constitutionaliiy
or unconstitutiouality of the measures en-
acted. Daniel Webster well said, that dis
regard of the decisions of the Supreme Court


by the legislative or Executive authority of
the country would be a prelude to the GER
tain destruction of the Union. And we do
not see how it could be otherwise. Where
would be the protection Of the minority
against the tyranny Of an arbitrary majority,
without this tribunal Where would be the
rights of individual States, as against the
legislation of a majority Of the States in Con-
gress What uniformity of principle would
there be in legislation? What appeal from
the conflicting decisions Of the State Courts :?
What eoherency in the adjudications Of the
great questions of the rights of rerson and
property all over the Union? What but a
mass of confusion and strife and tumble Of
contradictory enactments and contradictory
decisions? The balance. wheel of the Gov
ernment would be gone. The great, final
arbitrator between the States or between the
different combined sections of the States,
would be absent at the time OF all times when
an authoritative decision would be most
needed and in the whirl and turmoil of an
tagonistic opinions, the Union would crumble
into pieces There must be some power,
somewhere in the framework of the Govern
ment, to settle constitutional questions. With.
out it, the Union is rope of sand.


We do not believe that any party which
would deny or disregard the authority of the
Supreme Court of the United States. can ever
command, successfully, the suffrages of the
American people.
Year: 1860

ANTELOPE REsrAUEANr.-This restaurant
will be opened to morrow, in the same build
ing lately occupied by the Orleans Restau-
rant 1t has been re-arranged and fitted up
with an eye to neatness and convenience.
Messrs Murray and Whipple are experienced
in the business aud will make the Antelope
d first class restaurant
Year: 1860

New STAHoNs.-The San Andreas Inde-
pendent says, that six new stations are in
course of erection on the Big Tree Road from
the Big Trees to the summit of the noun
tain. 1t is contemplated during the Summer
and Fall, to multiply stations on this route so
that there will be one every f5e to eight
miles.
Year: 1860

PTeHrERs.-A couple Of belligerents were
fined, yesterday by the Recorder for fight
ing One paid s5 and the other was let off
with So 90, two and a half being the size of
his pile. lie expressed great gratitude for
the privilege of retaining his half
Year: 1860

GUARD FOR THE PoNY ExPREss we under.
stand that negotiations are on foot, between
the agent of the Pony Express Co. and the
Marysville Rifles, the object of which is to
secure the Rifles as an escort and guard for
the Pony on his route between Carson Valley
and Salt Lake The Agent is determined to
spare no expense in keeping the Pony on the
track, and is willing to pay literally for the
protection afforded by a good band of men,
armed and equipped If employed, portion
Of the men will scour the country along the
line Of the route, and the balance will be
camped at the stations of the Company in
order to prevent the horses from being run
oil and to protect the keepers and employees
OF the stations against attacks from the Ind-
ans. We cannot say whether arrangements


VIII be completed with the Marysville Rifles


or not, 6nt this we can say for them-thev
are gallant band of gentlemen, and will do
good service in the field Some of the com
pany we know to be good Indian 6ghters
Year: 1860

I am induced by my own wishes, and the solicitation of many friends, to present myself as candidate for county treasurer, at the next August election. 1 am demo- crat in politics-have ever been one, with out variableness or shadow of turning, and have now grown gray in the service. In becoming candidate, have no complaints to make against the action of any party or individual. But 1 want the office, and have right to seek it. My democracy teaches me to believe that all the offices of the country belong to the people, and are open to the aspirations and competition of all free white men. And as a free indc- pendent democrat, owing allegiance tA none but my country, 1 offer myself as candidate for your suffrages. If l should be elected, will bring to the duties ot the office 1 seek, all the industry and ability may possess; not being a stranger to its duties, having heretofore served in that capacity. $. T. HUDSON.
Year: 1860

We publish the True Democrat to-day as usual, and will publish it again next Saturday, and on every Saturday in the future, until we shall again have cause to change its publication day.

 Our reasons for this step are, that we have not been treated properly by the Old Line Democrat. That paper, not content with'the advantage of dropping in one day behind us, has, we have good reason to believe, been in the habit, through negro boy, of purloining the True Democrat on Tuesday evenings from our office. This conduct on the part of the Old Line Dem ocrat came near creating a difficulty be- tween the editor and printers of the True Democrat, but was happily averted by the vigilence of the latter.

 Some weeks since, we ascertained that our paper was furnished, by some means, in violation of the sacred rules among prin- ters, to the Old Line Democrat the evening before 1t was distributed to its subscribers. On last Tuesday evening, the guilty one was discovered. The negro carrier of the Old Line Democrat was caught in the act of purloining the Frye Democrat.

 Comment on this Is unnecessary. In all the bitter contests we have had with other aners such an adyantape was never Sourht over us in such way before.
Year: 1860

The legislatures of several States have passed laws concerning last wills and testa ments, that will have the effect of prevent ing many of the lawsuits now growing out of contesting wills. In Pennsylvania the law requires that any bequest or devise to any society, or incorporation, or for any institution, must be made, at least two months before the death of the testator

 Experience has shown that men in their last sickness, in the hope of propitiating Heaven, or operated upon by influences that would not affect vigorous mind have almost beggared their families by giving the bulk of their property to some institu- tion of learning or charity. Some of these corporations have become immensely wealthy, and the money thus given to them is spent in keeping up large estab- lishments and paying large salaries to off cers who do nothing It is against the true policy of our country to build up these colossal institutions, and the money thus given for an implied purpose, is often used to foster aristocratic and ti-democratic sentiments.

 A bill now before the legislature of New York, goes further than the act of Penn sylyania, and provides that, no person leaving wife, child or parent, can bequeath to any association, or incorporation, more than onc-fourth part of his or her estate after the payment of his or her just debts. The instances are frequent where persons in health whose death was probable, have been taken by designing persons and by skillful fattery, apparently disinterested nursing and other influences have been in- duced to divert the current of their wealth from those to whom 1t naturally and rightly would flow, to some association or persons without tie to or claim on the testator. The result is that every State has its courts full of contested will cases and medical jurisprudence has become part of every lawyers study These laws are meant to do away with the necessity of this kind of litigation, and if they succeed in so doing, will be productive of good.
Year: 1860

that large assemblage, must they not have


asked, "What meaneth this? 1t was n


great, and as it seems to me, a sad and
ominou5 departure from the old-fashioned
celebrations of our revolutionary worthless,
and their immediate descendants, a fearful
overlooking or disregard-no matter which
of both their principles and practice.
AS the descendants of those noble men,
who sought from their God, and bought
with their blood, this glorious heritage of
freedom, we cannot be unalarmed or silent,
at so utter and early an obliteration of both
their principles and practice. Wo the day,
when our nation shall forget how and from
whom came its liberty


Pa rdon this criticism, if it seem severe.
1t is well meant, and permit me to add, that
though we had a pleasant time on the
steamer that brought US to your city as
guests, l saw more drunkenness on board,
ten to one, than I witnessed during the en-
tire day beside, and amidst all the crowds
that thronged the streets and the fields.
Let friend whisper it in the ears of faith
ers, mothers, and brothers of your city, that
slipping whisky or brandy in the "Texas
of a steamboat by the unsuspecting bellies of
a dancing party, is not unlike the handling
of sharp tools by novices, ard should
be looked after. I do not know, Mr.. Editor,
what you or others may think of it, but to
me it seems, that when young ladies are so
far beguiled and unconscious of danger as
to suffer themselves to be drawn to the
" Texas of steamer TO tipple whisky or
brandy, they are taking some advanced
steps in pleasure that they had not contract
ed for, and that are but the "beginning of
the end )" and that those promising sprigs
of Young America, who can be guilty of
such corrupting arts, are willy serpents in
the path of virtue and deserving of parental
and filial reprimand. I would say to the
beware to the tempter to evil, |
take heed A GUEST


MT. VERNON, July IL, 1860.