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Year: 1860

e The jcwclrr to be sold this afternoon
aud evening by Gilbert L Sampson, which is on
exhibition ut 81 lake street, is well worth the
attention Of all who are in want Of goods Of real
mnrif
Year: 1860

NEW QUARTZ DIscovERI-A new and ap-
parently valuable quartz discovery was
made last week on Slate Creek. about two
miles west of this place, ard bali a mile from
the Randolph Saw MILL The fortunate dis
coverers are John Nc Koy, Alvin Kelley. o,
Porter aad z. Gilmore Mr.. Porter has
shown us rome fiue specimens which show
gold all through them. Though the Ledge is
but just opened. be informed us that they
had already taken out water bucket fall o
the ''same sort" and had plenty more left
The dirt about the ledge also prospects rich
II is the intention OF the parties to proceed
with the development Of their mine as fasl
as circumstances will admit. We under
stand that the discOverers are anxious tC
dispose Of one half OF their interest ut 1
reasonable rate. Any person desirous o
making small venture for a pretty sure re
turn will do well to GO and see them.
Year: 1860

THE WRESTLING MATCH, which commences
at the Grass Valley Arena on Monday next
and closes on the Fourth will prove pomi-
nsnt point Of interest on that day. II will
be recolected that the contests of the last day
will be between champions alone, or those
by previous encounters have proved them
selves experts in the manly and classic
exercise. The Grass Valley Brass Band has
been engaged for the Fourth.
Year: 1860

THE GLORIOUS FOURTH is near al
hand and we observe that mos, Of the towns
Of any note In the state are making arrange.
ments to celebrate the day in becoming
manner.


Grass Valley we are happy 10 say. is also
manefesting a proper spirit Of patriotism
The day will be ushered in here by a grand
national salute and a general ringing Of
bells, which will be repeated at noon and
sunset. There will be very fine display Of
fireworks In the Evening, and several bal
Ions will be sent up. The Grass Valley
Brass Band will be present in the Evening.
and play before and after the fireworks.
Year: 1860

A GYMASAsIux.-We understand that sew
eral Of our prominent citizens are moving in
the matter of the erection Of Gymnasium
in this place. Such an institution is greatly
needed. aud we have little doubt that the
necessary money could be raised, II the
proper persons would take bold Of the mat
ter We hope that by next week we shall
be able to report some progress in the mat
ter
Year: 1860

NON-ExrLosrvE.-It will he noticed by
reference to our advertising colu nns that
Messrs Smith & Ross have received a supply
of the new burning fluid known as non
explosive Campbene. Call aud see them at
their Drug Store on Mill Street Charlie
and Nose understand how to treat their Gus
toners. They Slll guarantee satisfaction
to all who may call on them.
Year: 1860

Es- We notice that BODY Durkin, the
notorious Sacramento juvenile THE I is pay
ing this county a visit at the present time
we trust not, however professionally. Bobby
is great rogue for little fellow (l3 or IA
years of age) and is better acquainted with
the old prison brig than almost any other
person ia bis line of operating-LoOk out
for the little scamp.
Year: 1860

would like to have the credit of desiring to do such
a thing but he has never manifested nerve enough
to do such thing, except when he attempted, in
lsl3, to invade Austin for the purpose of taking
away the archives, and then he gave out before


very inferior resistance. Therefore take it that
Sam Houston is not the man for the Mexican diff.
Year: 1860

ANTEDMryIAS TREE.-In boring one of the salt
mines at Saginaw, Michigan the operators struck
upon the trunk of a soft maple tree, at the depth
Of tiftythree feet below the present surface, and
when they had bored through the trunk it was
some little time before they strnek the clay soil
Who can say how long since that tree grew on the
surface of the earth
Year: 1860

The FRUITS OF CHRIsrIASITY.-1t is not
By mems professions. but their fruits, that
we are to know them. By their fruits, not
by their position in the vineyard Of God;
they may be planted by the rivers of water.
and fOstered by the genial influence Of
heaven, and yet there be no fruit; the tree
itself may be corrupt; not by the verdure
of the foliage, not by the luxuriance Of the
blossoms; these may be fraught with the
odor of a sweet fragraney, and very beau-
tiful to look upon; but the frOst. Of single
night may nip them in the bud. and the
violence of single blast may scatter them
to the winds of heaven; and when the gath
ering of the harvest comes there may be no
fruit. By their fruit ye shall know them.
not by their appearanee.-lJames Hanil-
ton. D. D.
Year: 1860

An homes; confession. that OF De Quin-
ey's when be says that after first tasting
opium, he thought happiness might now
be carried around in ones wa s.coat pocket,
and happiness of mind be sent down by the
gallon in the mail caaeh.
Year: 1860

To make lady stick out her fingers put
on the aforesaid digit diamond ring. To
make her stick out her eyes, show her
silk dress. To make her stick out all over,
give her a crinoline.
Year: 1860

DISTURBING THE POLITICAL PARSONS
There was some excitement in New York, on
Sunday evening, on account OF threatened
attack on Henry Ward Beecher's Church. if
he delivered a disunion sermon. He, how
ever, avoided the subject altogether, and all
passed off quietly. At the conclusion he al
luded to the threatened disturbance, and
said:


Some had asked him why he did not 20 to
Charleston TO preach. He said he would
much prefer Charleston would come here
Others had asked him why he did not 60 10
Mobile he answered that pulpits were very
apt to be short-lived there, and he did not de-
sire to run into danger unnecessarily. And
he considered man fool that would not fee
from danger and get in safe place. SO that he
could fight the next day. He knew they mad
a halter prepared for him, but he did not
think he should run and put his neck into it
he had no idea of dying vertically and, fur
thermore, he liked to work too well to die
other than natural death, and, consequent
ly, had made up his mind to remain at home
Year: 1860

ELECTION OF A SHOEMAKER FOR MAYOR
Mr.. Breed, the new Wy -elected Mayor of Lynn,
Mass is a working shoemaker, and quietly
occupied his bench TOR the greater art of the
election day On Tuesday evening about
graduate him on his election. Mr. james Du-
ion, W bo was prominent in The late strike, ad-
dressed the assemblage upon the success of the
working men, urging them TO stand firm for
the accomplishment OF further triumphs. In
conclusion, in behalf OF the working men he
presen ted to Mr.. Breed q mammoth broom
saying that il was the wish of the parties for
whom be presented that he would "sweep
clean"
Year: 1860

FALLING OgF.-The Pittsburg (Pa.) Chron-
Gle is informed by q gentleman direct from
the oil regions, that many OF the wells which
down to almost nothing, and some have been
sold out because the yield would not pay the
expense of working them.
Year: 1860

The Virginia Dare, Capt. Cole, has dropped
down the river 10 Warwick, TO take on the
remainder of her load, when she will sail for
Liverpool This beautiful vessel has on board
about one half of her cargo, but will pro opabiy
be ready for sea by the last of the week Her
sailing qualities have not yet been tested, but
old sailors, after examining her model and
rig, declare that she will not only prove a
good sailer, but a safe craft in storm or calm
That she may have a quick and prosperous
voyage, and a speedy return to the waters of
Virginia, is the earnest wish of our co71mu-
ulty.
Year: 1860

1he Street Ra'I,cay-if in operation now
would reap q golden harvest by its labors-
The Directory of the company promise to
commence the labor of track laying as soon as
the timbers and rails arrive, and to complete
it with as little delay as possible
Year: 1860

SAFE BET.-The Butte Record man is willing
~ wager his Office against one of equal value, or
;Ssahsl Its assessed valuation in cash that Breck
i1nitge VIII not be the next President Of these
Year: 1860

BEAUTY OF MAJESTIC MANHOOD SUPERIOR To
|DnATu.-August Knust, young German of 27
years, died at the Hospital on Saturday, of in
ANaMation of the brain. As we saw him, even in
q the coffin, still and cold. we had no recollection
of ever having seen nobler example of majestic
manhood. There was no frightful pallor no
i sunkcn ghasliness no recognition of victorious
death but the face, every lineameut exhibiting
manly beauty, seemed calmly fixed as for n
nights repose. The luXuriant beard seemed
compact as though it had been carved from ebon
wood, the dark hair lay in graceful waves on his
expanded aud intellectual forehead, while the


delicately formed nose and naughty lip betokened


the purest blood of the Gcrmanic Caucasian. We


question whether the heart of Roman matron


ever pulsed with maternal pride looking on a


face Of more imperial manhood .-Ssrra Citizen.
Year: 1860

OUR ANNUAL REVIEW.


The large extra edition Of the Press AND
Tn1nrSE which We printed containing our An.
nua1 Review, is nearly exhausted. We shall
hare ready in few days a pamphlet edition
Of the Review, which will be for sale ut the
counting room and ut the ncwsrooms. ,"
Year: 1860




We announced few days ago that there would bs a
Union meeting In Portsmouth on Tuesday night for the
purpose of organizing Bel and Everett Club but had
little idea the time that the occasion would wake mp
80 much lively spirtsrring enthusiasm as it actually
produced The old Whig veterans OF 1910 say they have
seldom anything TO compare with it since that mem
obe campaign; and predict that it but the beginning
Of series which will increase in volume ard enthusiasm
as the day Of election approaches Certainly they have
one augury upon which base their prediction the in-
mense Assemblsge Of Ladies in the Hall who sigued by
their presence and their smiles the lively interest they
took n promoting the Of the good Of lS60
as their mothers and kindred did before them in that Of
1910.


Before the hour arrived for opening the doors Of Ok
ford Hal, the crowd Of ladies and gentlemen in the
street great that il became necessary to anticipate
the appointed time and the doors were thrown open;
and the ladies being first accommodated with seats every
particle Of space besides in few moments crowded
TO excess The Hall seat between twelve and thir-
hundred but this occason there must have been
greater number wedged in within its walls; while
crowd almost numerous that within filed the en-
trance the obbes aud ihrongcd the pavement in front.
In a word the bugle call OF the party had assembled
gathering Of trpe-heartCd Union men-aud ladies-1l-
ways devoted 10 the Unon-numberng at least two
thousand men.


After rousirg strain Of music from full baud in at
tendance John O. Neavile was nominated to take the
Chair and James @. White to act as Secretary the
meeting. Both nominations having met with hearty
affirmative response, the Chairman after br'dy acknow
ledgng the honor conferred him remarked that as
Year: 1860

Resolved That there questions connected with the foreign policy OF this
which inferior questions wha'ever The time has
and of PRO
GRESSvE FREE world and by solemn to
influence the successful example CHI AZ


appears between the actonr both
sustain the Scott decision and FREE TRADE Neither
Protective Tariff neither Of them for the Homestead Law and
admitting Kansas Both Of them for more Slave
power by the acquisition OF Cuba
approve submit the SyeCode by the supreme
the aboveuoed Opinion. VoTE THEM DOWN TOGETHER!
Year: 1860

WHITE SLAvE.-At Lewisburg, Eiryin.
ia, recently, the town was thrown into
some commotion BY the arrival in its
midst Of two men in pursui, Of man who
had been living there for some four years,
married white woman, and was now the
father of two children. The man Was
found, and claimed, by the parties in pur-
suit, as slave. He acknowledged the
charge to be true, and was accordingly tied
and taken away to one of the adjoining
counties, from which, it is said, be made
bis escape. Well might bis arrest create
some excitement, for he had lived amongst
the people as white citizen, eaten, slept,
pariaken of the hospitality extended to
white men, deposited his vote at the ballot
box time and again, and, SO far Is the col
or of his skin was concerned, we presume
would hardly have been taken As one Of
the offspring Of the practical advocates Of
amalgsmation.
Year: 1860

Dock Strest.-This great thoroughfare to all
the shipping of Richmond has been thorough
ly paved from 18th street to Gillie's Greek ex-
cept q few feet below Lees lumber house,
which is now being culyerted, and is one OF
the prettiest h highways for teaming 10 be found
in the city. Mr.. A. Rick, the contractor for
the east end of the work, has succeeded in put
ting down the granite blocks with great skill
and accuracy, and from all appearances, has
made n pavement that will last for many
years He is now engaged in paving Main
street from sth to 7th with granite, and ill
no doubt make capital job Of it. Granite
paving oil q level surface is even more SUBJ
star tial than the pebble stone, and will no
doubt be used by the city hereafter in most OF
her improvements.
Year: 1860

Sunday Ro,c-Almost every Sunday after
noon the police are called upon 10 quell row
in Hughes row. on 18th ST., and very often it oc-
ours that one or more men are oreadfully beat
en- before the peace-makers can reach the battle
field. On Sunday afternoon last one of these
rows occurred, during the progress of which
a young man was knocked down and stamped
about the face and head until his person and
the floor on which he was lying was covered
with blood. The police, as soon as they heard
of the disturbance, FASTENED TO the scene, and
saw the condition of the beaten man, but no
one present would tell who had injured him.
or where the man lived who infiicI Ted the ter
rible beating.
Year: 1860

Obstructions-The President OF the James
River and Kanawha Company has given the
Dockmaster instructions TO enforce the regu-
lations about articles deposited on the margin
of the dock On the north side lumber and
plaster are allowed to remain ten days, after
which time extra dockage is 10 be charged for
every day il remains. On the south side lam
Der and plaster may remain tEeaiy days, but
will have to pay extra dockage after that time.
The regulations are necessary TO make room
for all commerce arriving and departing
Year: 1860

IAe Late Rains have doubtless been ample to
make The late corn, and thus ensure a large
crop to the farmer On Sunday last il was
showery all day, and at night heavy rain
fell. Yesterday we were visited by additional
showers, and the ground in this section is now
completely saturAted.
Year: 1860

Deadly Wsapon NJ Jordan, arres ted
and Gagged for being drunk and asleep in the
street, was before the Mayor yesterday, to an
swer for the offence. When taken, a seven
chambered revolver was found in his pocket
He was held TO bail for his better behavior in
the future
Year: 1860

were ready to unite your efforts with Blair's to
this end; that you were as hostile to slavery as
Blair possibly could be. and that your whole
Kansas and Nebraska policy had been from the
first designed by you to surround the slave
with free States, and thus to crush out slavery;
that in the legislation OF the country you had
by being regarded as Southern man, been able
to obtain for the North many advantages over
the South, the effect of which the South did
not see or comprehend.


4th. If Blair or any other person has ever,
in substance stated that the foregoing was true
or false, in whole or part, and, If only in part
what plrt was true and what false?


9th. Are you willing, as a man should when
he is conscious OF innocence, to publish card
denying any such conversation, and calling on
all republicans to state all they kno#, defying
them to be able to show that you In any lnah :
ner compromised yourself as a democrat with
them during the Lecompton controversy.


DEMOCRAT.
Year: 1860

We find the following in the Fayetteville o.
serrer with request that the papers of the State
copy:


The undersigned Executive Committee of the
State Educational Association of North Carolina
would hereby give notice that the next annual
meeting of the Association will not be held until
some time during the ensuing Fall.
The committee have been induced to fix a pc
riod later than usual for this meeting by reasons
which they regard as entirely satisfactory; but
they do not deem it necessary to give these rea-
sons now. in detail and will only alude to a few
of the leading consideratins which have had an
influence in favoring their decision.


In the first place, by holding the meeting near
mid Summer, important sections Of the State are
virtually excluded from the privilege of inviting
the Association to meet in their midst, as a num-
Der of the members do not like to go far east or
south at this season of the year.
l. Secondly. 1t is impossible to fix time for the
meeting w hen there will be vacation in all the
Schools; and t. hold the meetings to suit those
teachers whose schools are not in session, is to
mine the active membership of tie Association
to part only of its friends
Thirdly. The last meeting ordered SO large an
amount of business to be prepared fer the action
of the next that the Committe having it in charge
should be allowed the longest possible time.
Fourthly. 1t is very desirable that the officers
of the Common School system should attend the
meetings of the Associations and this they can do
much more conveniently in the Fall than about
the time of harvest


C. H. WILEY, Sup. Com. Sch. of n. c..


]. d. CAMPBELL, Rec'g. Sec'y.


c. G. COLE, Cor Sec'v


Executive Committee.


Greensboro, N c., Nav 1850
Year: 1860

This distinguished gentleman having just re-
turned from abroad was in New York City few
days ago. If Douglas has to be thrown overheard
al Baltimore, and the democracy determine on a
nomination. we are of the opinion that they could
nominate no man in their party who would give
more entire satisfaction, North and South, than
Franklin Pierce. He has been tried and was
found true to the South and to the Consttu'
ton:


Ex President Pierce and his former Secretary,
Mr. Sidney Webster, were in New York on Satur-
day The Daily Nescs says


Both are looking contented and convalescent-
the former having changed his appearance a
good deal by letting his full beard grow and a
very grizzly crop it is. Mr. Webster is smiling
and as urbane usual-very impressive in his
delivery of remarks euogstIc of President Bu-
chanan, and very sound, we take it, on the is
sues involved in the Douglas controversy. Mr.
Pierce smiles little more than he in the
habit of smiling wien tenant of the White
House; and he has contracted during his long
residence abroad that peculiar shrug of the shoul-
ders, which is the French gentemens best elo-
quence. What mischief, if any, this conjunction
may portend, the future must be left to develope
In the mean time, and before the conspiracy is
discovered, we congratulate both gentlemen on
their good looks.
Year: 1860

If Mr.. Everett means to accept the Baltimore
nomination why don't he say so? His political
frien Is and those who nominated him have a
right to know whether he accepts Or not, and in
fact it is matter that concerns the entire public
Why don't he sneak 2
Year: 1860




Mr.. Buchanan wants Congress to appropriate an in
mense to defay the expenses attending the re-
turn and humanization of captured Africans. We
think that if Mr. Buchanan cannot keep Yankees
from aging in the Slave trade, the best and most
economical mode of disposing of those captured
would be to them into Southern market and
let the expenses be paid from the proceeds of sales
The cotton and rice fields will be found the best and
most e1ectual means of civizing aud humanizing
them-beter by far than all the Colonization Socie-
ties in tie world We make the following extract
flom the Presidents special message the subject


g regret to say that, under the mode adopted in
regard to the Africans captured on board the Echo
the expense will be large; bat this seems. to great
extent, to be inevitabIe without violation of the
laws of humanity. Tire expenditure upon this scale
for those captured on board the Wdfire, will not be
less than one hundred thousand dollars and may
considerably exceed that sum. Still it ought to be
observed that, during the period when the Govern
meIt Itself through Its own agents undertook the
task of providing for captured neg in Africa the
cost per head was much greater than that which
agreed to pay the Colonization Society.


But it will not be sufficient for Congress to limit
the amount appropriated to the case of the Wdfre.
1t is probable, Judging from the Increased activity
of the slave trade and the vigilance of cruisers
that several similar captures may be made before
the end OF the year. An appropriation ought there
fore to be granted large enough to cover such
tinCencies.


The period has arrived when it is indispensable
provide some specific legislation for the guidance
of the Execut.v We on this subject. With this view
would suggest that Congress might authorize the
President to enter into general agreement with the
Colonization Society, binding them to receive the
coast of Africa, from agent there, all the cap
tured Africans which nay be delivered to him. and
to maintain them for limited period, upon such
terms and conditions may combine humanity to-
wards these nnfortunates with just economy This
would obviate the necessity of making new bar
gam with every new capture and would prevent de-
lay and avoid expense in the disposition of the cap
tured. The law nigh then provide that in all
where this may be practicable, the captor should
carry the negroes directly to Africa and deliver
them to the American agent there, afterwards bring
ing the captured vessel to the United States for ad
ind catin
Year: 1860

The course pursued North by. Rev. DAM ell
Worth, as indicated by his speech published in
the Times last week. is having reacting influence
upon such as felt a sympathy for him on ac-
count of his calling and his age. There were
many who were glad, while they abhorred his
crin1e that it was so as he could make his escape
from this State but they now see what was In
his heart. what was his mission and are sincerely
sorry that they cannot once more lay hands upon
him. This they will never be able 10 do. Though
apparently bold man yet he will never again
dare to venture within the borders of North Car
olina. And further it will not by any means be
safe for any one to become his successor in this
missionary field. He has fully proven to us the
character of such persons and once in our midst
they would find sympathy to shield them from
an injured and justly indignant people. 1t Is the
duty of these abolitonsts to foot the bill of their
unfortunate brother and colaborer. This they
will do, and North Carolina will be ridded of an
unfaithful and traitorous son.-GreenSb0r0 Times


We must confess that are surprised at the
above remarks There many" says the
Times, ''who were glad he could make his escape
from the State,'' and adds that 's they see
what was in his heart" Strange that they-the
people of Guilford-could not see before that his
william that deserved mercy. The Times
thinks that the abolitionists North should foot
the bills; we hope that they will do no such
thing but that his North Carolina securities will
have to pay to the last dollar the amount of the
bonds. We have just much respect for Worth
as we have for his N. c. sympathzers. The
Times thinks it would not be safe for Worth to
come back. We think that he would be in no
danger in Guilford or Randolph.