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Year: 1859

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MR. EDITOR AS you have neither been
favored nor afflicted by a correspondence
from Old hing for many is the day." l
herewith drop you a line of news and
gossip, and indulge in few sautary reAec-
tons on politics generally.


Gen. Frank Matthias has Just returned
from the Snoqualmoo Pass Road Expedi-
ton, and reports the road as being rapidly
completed ; the expedition moving at the
rate Of from two to three miles per day,
and that the road when he left lacked but
fifteen miles of completion through the
Pass.


But TO politics. The great question now
before the people, pertaining to the policy
Of our government, is that of non-intern-
vention by the general government, with
the question of slavery in the Territories
and embryo States. The enemies of de-
mocracy are trying TO raise q question as
to whether the Charleston Convention will
reafirm this fundamental principle of the
party, upon which the last Presidential
canvass met and gained signal victory
over the opposition thus hoping 10 secure
to themselves all those who are disaffected,
from whatever cause, whether they agree
with til em in political faith, or in hatred to
the dem mocracy only.


That the doctrine Of non-intervention
with slavery in the Territories, thus leav-
ing them free to regulate this matter for
themselves, sH6jeot only 10 The Constitution
will be reaflirmed by The Charleston Con-
vention, | have not the slightest doubt
Though the southern 6re-eaters would raise
three hearty cheers should Congress inter-
vene and protect slavery in the Territories,
yet the wiser portion know that the power
of Congress to intervene for its protection
once admitted, the common mind being un-
able to perceive the distinction between in
tervention to protect and Intervention TO
prohibit, and the non-slayeholding States
holding the balance Of power, that the far
ther extension would be prohibited, even
though the people Of the Territories them
selves desired the institution. BY such q
step, on the question of interest, the south
have all 10 lose and nothing to gain, be-
sides sacrificing the principles for which
we have long aud successfully contended-
the marry to whom the limited states are
indebted for the exhaustion of our bopnda-
nv and the nroper administration of GOV.
eminent dnrin0 the major norton of the
time since tbe Presidential term Of John
Adams


There is n ouestion however founded. as
I take il upon democratic doctrine that
has not been apitated sufficiently TO bring
it fairly before the people. which is of vast
imnortance TO the beople Of the Territories
and il is the non.ipteryention of the general
government with the domestic concerns of
Year: 1859

At midnight we had a most magnificent
and brilliant scene The aurora, with all
the varied colors of the rainbow, shot up
its rays to the zenith, lighting the heavens
in addition to the moonlight, till it seemed
as bright as broad day. We were then in
the centre of the straits Of Fuca, and, as /
lay in the canoe enjoying the splendid
sight, Swell told NE legend respecting
the aurora.
Year: 1859

It is calculated that the pleasure seekers and
others moved By curiosity to be nearer to where
the war is raging, will take out of the country
to spend in Europe over twenty millions Of dol.
lars this year.
Year: 1859

MAGENTA AorEDUcr CEI.EBRATIoN.---W learn
that a large number of people from every Sec
sion Of the cOuuty attended the celebration Of
the completion of the Magenta Aqueduct, on
Friday evening last. We are informed that
over seven hundred persons marched through
the hume in the procession. We had made
preparations to attend the celebration, but
were prevented from going by sickness.
Year: 1859

Br the death of Justice Soofford, there is
vacancy in the Office of Justice of the Peace for
Grass Valley township, but as the election is so
near at hand it is probable no one will be ap-
pointed to 6ll the place.
Year: 1859

COUNTY BUsNEss.-The Board of Supervisors
were in session the most of last week but the
business transacted was not generally OF much
public interest. Accounts on the several funds
were allowed in tha following nmounts.
Year: 1859

The London Times thus sketches the
opening of the campaign between France,
Sardinia and Austria. TO those who wish
to keep up with the progress Of the struggle
it will be found Instructive
Year: 1859

INTOLERANCE AT TIE SoUTH.-TeXas papers
give particulars Of the proceedings Of several
meetings recently held in Fannin county, for
the purpose of taking measures to expel the
members of the Methodist Church North,
who are accused of being abolitionists. At
one meeting, a committee Of so was appointed
to wait upon Bishop Jayne with a warning.
They performed their duty on a Sunday
while the Bishop was engaged in morning
services in the church. 1t was also resolved
that the Methodist Church North could not
be tolerated in Texas and that it must be put
down by force, if necessary. A COMMITTEES
was appointed to draft other resolutions, to
be acted upon at an adjourned meeting.


With all our boasted freedom Of opinion in
this country, it appears that there is one
section of it where it will not be tolerated.
Nothing more plainly exhibits the rottenness
and injustice of the ''institution" of slavery
than the desperate means resorted to in order
to support it.
Year: 1859




Nix. EDIroE Il have read with much in


tcrgst the articles upon the Upton Railroad


and its prospects in your paper Of the 7th


and Sth take it as settled thing in the


minds Of ,hc citizens Of this place that this


road must and shall be buiIt; and that
very large majority Of our citizens are will
ing to make personal sacrifices to accom-


plish it, although some from whom we have


a right to expect aid have, as yet, positively


refused to do anything. But we have no


reason to suppose they are not willinq tho


rest Of as should build ii, and thus build up
them. Unfortunately we have no redress
other than to remember all such public


spirited ~ citizens in the future, and let
| them feel it in all our business connections.
But the railroad is what we want and


what we must have, and, for one, believe


there are many, who have not as yet taken


stock, who will when the matter IS fairly
placed before them, and those who h We
Will a0 u oref. | AN one Of those who feel
| 1t Is OF the utmost Importance to the future
OF this city, and although what have done
| have .f@lt, | am willing to feel il more. |
oeileVe those who have this project in hand
, have expended all that has thus far been
spent IN The most economical manner, and
think that they should make Il statement
OF all they have expended upon the road


also, the amount Of subscriptions which they
nave and which are available, unexpended;
and the amount which they need in addition


to complete the road bed and bridges ready
ior the ties. In short, give as (the stock
no!derS) u tul statement Of what thsy have
donc-v hat they have got left to do with


and what they want to finish. | sh 'uld
also like to see q liss of those who have
subscribed and paid in available means, and
the amounts so paid. Of course al sub


scrlptlons payable in what cannot be used,


amount to nothing, and might as well not
be made. One hundred Thousand dollars in
subscriptions like some on the list would
not build mile Of the road, or obtain for
curtis meal, enough to feed his hands one
| month


Let US know how much Of such material
we have got, and let Us see where we stand,
| rnd | have faith to believe We have got


enough Of public spirit and energy left
among US to make one more effort and raise
enough to finish this work. Those who have
made subscriptions which cannot be used
must give the Company what they can use,


and l believe they will, il the Company will
(as doubt not they CAM give US showing
OF what has been dene, and what we have


got for what has already been expended. l
hope we shall hear from them, ut an early
day, for wish to see the project carried out


ard the road built, even if some of our


wealthy citizens refuse to aid, and become,


as ain, A SUBSCRIBER.


I'VE eadorse the suggestion of our CORE


spondent Let US have full and complete


statement from the Directors of the Upton
Railroad concerning their operations. A
list of the subscribers names will show us
not only those who have but those who have
net borne the heat and burden Of the day.
in this matter, which the public has righ:
to know. Give us the statement, by all
means Ed. Jour.]
Year: 1859

AS might havo been expected from the well
known enterprise and public spirit of the cit
izens Of Mahaska, the proposition to rescind
the loan of our County Bonds, to the amount
of $25O,0O0, to the NJ. & NJ. r. K. Co., was
most wofully beaten at the polls, on the Cd.


All the appliances that could be brought to
bear to induce opposition to the road had been
exhausted by its enemies; they appealed to
the peoples dread Of taxation; they sought
to defeat the road by arousing blind and
hcadlong prejudice against Oskaloosa; false
hood and Misrepresentation went forth at
their bidding, to aid their cause; the men
who have endeayorcd to procure the defeat of
therescindingpropesiton have been maligned
and base merccnary motives have been
attributed to them yet all their efforts proved
iruitless, and, on last Saturday, IL majority of
secen h1tnared and sirty secem of the legal and
qualified voters of this county heralded to the
world their determination to keep side by side
with the progress and civilization Of the age


Saturday was a disagreeable and unpleasant
day, but the people turned out e., M 9sse to
the polls, and we do nc. ohink there has been
an election ev.s held i'll this county in whici
more interest and enthusiasm was manifested


In accordance with the result of the vote
the Bonds will be issued in few days, and
we confidently expect the Company to push
rapidly on with the work on the line west of
ashlngton, SO as to ensure its completion to
this place within the specified time


At this writing, the official vote of the
county is not yet known, as the returns are
not all in, but the above figures, 767 majority
Against Rescindng," may be relied on as
nearly correct. If the vosa is caayassed
before we go to press, we will give the result
this week; if not, our readers will have to
wait until our next issue for the abstract.


This is the third time the people have given
convincing proofs, in the shape of triuln phant
majorites, of their confidence in the N. \ N.
X. II. Co., and Of their willingness to aid the
construction of the road to this place The
favorable result of this last vote, in the face
of the most violent opposition, may be Justly
regarded as the well-settlcd determination of
a majority of the people of this county, and
common sense should dictate to the opponents
of the road that further opposition to the
measure will again, as in this instance, subject
them to the bitter and CALLING modification of
an ignominious defeat


In short time, the subject will be beyond
the reach Of the malignant and vindictiye
spirits who started the recent disaffection,
and, for one, we are heartily glad Of it
Oskaloosa Times.
Year: 1859




ABoLIsuING GRAND JURIEs.-There has OF
late been good deal of discussion, in the
press and out of it, in respect to the policy OF
dispensing with the agency of Grand Juries
in our criminal jurisprudence, and the project
was greeted with pretty general favor. Many
excellent reasons were readily given for the
change, and not few abuses incident to the
Grand Jury system forcibly pointed out. But
a serious difficulty has been discovered
Grand Juries cannot be SO easily set aside as
some people imagined, for the 9th Article of
the Amendments to the Constitution of the
United States contains the following provision:
? "No person shall be held to ansacer for a
capital or othersosse Infamous crime, alaless
at present or indictment ofa Grand Jury,
except in cases arising in the land or naval
forces, or in the militia, when in actual SER
vice. in time of war or public danger


This settles the question. We must bear
with Grand Juries awhile longer.
Year: 1859

MINNEAPoLIs AND CEDAR VALLEY RAIL.
RoAD.-The st Paul Times says that the
State Engineer reports to the Governor that
this Company have graded and ready for the
superstructure, over ffty-six miles of road
bed. The work is Of a character to show
that the Company have complied with the
law in every respect. This Company have
contracted for its ties, which are to be de-
livered along the line Of the road as soon as
navigation opens and the weather becomes
settled.
Year: 1859

GJThe result in Connecticut has greatly
disappointed the President, and mortified
Toucey, who gave the assurance that the
Democracy would at least hold their own,
and perhaps gain one member of Congress,
by means of the divisions which have been
fomented. Now, everything is swept, and
the Administration left repudiated by every
State represented in the Cabinet, and by the
country at large.
Year: 1859

Do our citizens appreciate the importance
Of this enterprise? Do they know that very
much valuable trade will be lost to our mer-
chants and manufacturers, next fall, if it
should happen that we do not effect a con-
nection with the c., l. & N. Railroad by
September or October? If they do not, let
them converse with business men residing in
the valley Of the Cedar. We think that the
most obduratc old fogy in the community will
be convinced that the entire trade of that
region will find an outlet at Clinton and
Chicago, very much to the detriment of our
prosperity. We assert that this is a stubborn
truth, however unpalatable. We know that
work has gone on swimmingly thus far--that
the grading and bridging is fully half done
but it is painful fact that the available
resources Of the company are narrowing down,
and unless something is speedily done to
increase those resources, work must neces-
sarly be suspended at an early day. 1t is
useless to disguise facts as to the real condi
ton Of things


Now, with these facts before them, are our
citizens ready to respond to the call for furth.r
substantial aid which will have to be made in
behalf of this enterprise? When it is con-
sidered that only one more energetic and
liberal effort is demanded to meet the present
exigency, in order that all our fondest hopes
with regard to Railroads may be realized, and
that there is no probability Of calls being
made upon US in aid Of similar enterprises
we say, in view of these facts, is it not just
and reasonable that this demand be met man
fully? We do not hesitate to say that the
means is in our hands. VIII it be withheld
That Is the question! You, who are owners
of corner-lots, look to it You are the arbi-
ters in the matter On your decision much
depends Will you, dnre you refuse?
Year: 1859




War IS DEMocRAcY?-These are tough
times for the loyal Democrat who wants to
''stick to the party and Sustain the admin
istration" He looks to Washington, and
sees On the tariff there is fight between the
President and the Secretary Of the Treasury.
On the Squatter Sovereignty question there
is fight between the President and the Sec
retary of State. On the Pacific Railroad
question there is fight between the President
and the Secretary of War. On the river and
harbor question there is a fight between all
the Secretaries, and on the Lecompton ques-
tien there is fight between the President
and the party. Instead of platform, he can
find only broken planks; instead Of policy,
only chaos. On whichever side of any ques
ton he opens his mouth, he is sure to be
opposing the administration, or some one of
them. The appalling problem is presented to
him--how can he ''stick to the party" when
the party won't stick to each other, and how
can he Sustain an administration" that won't
sustain itself?-Albany Journal.
Year: 1859

GY-The time of holding the Democratic
State Convention has been postponed by the
Central Committee from the 1st to the 23d. Of
June-one day after the Republican State
Convention is to be held The object is
stated to be "to secure fuller attendance,n "
on account of the Grand Lodge Of Free Masons
assembling at Davenport on the 1st Of June,
and taking into consideration, also, the fact
that the June term of the Supreme Court
assemblies at Desmoines On the 2Sd, which
will necessarily call many gentlemen to that
place ON business who will also attend the
Convention. The real object, no doubt is to
give time for the adjustment Of certain differ
ences that have arisen among the leaders Of
the party while canvassing for suitable can
didate for Governor. The Fishsr-men


Samuelses, &C., are exceedingly vociferous for
theiriespective favorites, and will require more
time for training, in order to prepare them
for the dodging game to be played in the
Convention. Whether their trainers will
succeed in their object remains to be seen.
Year: 1859

MARKING PAPERS. - Some postmastsr
having insisted that marking articles in news
papers with pen or pencil subjected the
paper to letter postage, gentleman wrote 10
the Postmaster General on the subject, and
received from the First Assistant Postmaster,
Horutio King, the following reply


six:-In reply to yours of the 26th inst,
inform YOU that pen or pencil-mark MADE
for the sole purpose of attracting the eye to
particular article or portion of printed matter
does not subject such matter to letter postage
Year: 1859

earth in the most sorrowful looking
plight Of machinery that can be imagin-
cd None Of US were seriously injured,
the many cords,th strong hoop made Of
woodland iron, and the close wicker work
basket saving US from harm as long as
the machinery hung together, and that
could not have lasted two minutes Ion
ger.
Year: 1859




SYsTEM-The seer ct of the success Of
great many individuals lies in their
manner Of doin5 their business, in sys.
tematizing their daily labors and lettiug
their head save their heels. Some men
can accomplish in day almost an in
credible amd unit Of labor, while others
appear to be weighed down BY doing
apparently nothing. A man who allows
trifles to frustrate him, is no man for
business, for he soon wears out his sys-
tenn, and renders himself disagreeable to
those around him. It is good rule to
have your daily work allotted out, and
with the aid Of system you will be able
to accomplish wonders. If spider
breaks his thread twenty times, viii he
mend it again! Make up your mind to
do thing, and you will surely do it,
Fear not if trouble comes about you keep
up your spirits, though the day be hard
one.
Year: 1859

THE FOURTH.
The morning Of the Fourth, ya
Thee we do hail with joy,
As the breezes Of the north.
Come fitting coolly bye.
With joyful hearts We meet,
A happy little band
The Fourth to celebrate
Up north at buckingham.
The time we happily
Do pass along the way;
Enjoying the liberty
Secured for US this day.
With an hours drive or two,
We safely there arrive;
Excepting one bad slough,
Though all escaped alive
Wecr cordially received,
By countless numbers there,
And not at all aggrieved
Being bid the respect to share.
Wc'ed speak . word or two
In favor Of Buckingham
For sure to you It's due,
For such liberal hand.
With due respect well bear
You in our memory;
And wish that you may share
With US prosperity.
As the declining sun
Tells us Of ewes approach
We homeward now return
With light and glccsome hearts.


CRYSTAL SABBATH School.
Year: 1859

CTATE OF MICHIGAN Cass County Probate
y Court.-Notice is hereby given, that applica-
ton has been made to said Court by Alexander
Moore for proving the last viii and testament of
Rice G. Darby, deceased.


1t is therefore hereby ordered that the Third
Saturday in January next, be and the same is
hereby appointed for hearing said application and
for proving said will and testament, at the
Probate Office in Cassapolis, in said County Of
Cass, at ten O clock in the forenoon


1t is also ordered that all persons interested in
the estate of said deceased appear before the Judge
toned, to contest the probate Of said will.


1t is further ordered that the above notice and
orders be published in the Cass County Republi-
can, newspaper published in said County of Cass,
once in each week for three weeks in succession
immediately preceding said day of hearing


C. SHANAHAN, Judge of Probate.


December IS, 1855. decl6 saws
Year: 1859

GTATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Cass S.
- At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office in
Cassapolis on Tuesday, the twenty-first day of De-
cember, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and fifty eight. Present-Clifford Shanahan Judge
of Probate. In the matter of the estate of Mary
A. Mott, and Ann Mott, minors


On reading and filing the petition, duly verified
of Roxy Horton, praying for license to sell real
estate Of said minors


Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
twenty second day of January next at ten o'clock
in the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of
said petition, and that the heirs at law of said
minors, and all other persons interested in said
estate, required to appear at session of said
court then to be holden at the Probate Office in
Cassapolis, and show cause, if any there be, why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted


And it is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
Of the pendency Of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, anewspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass, fol
three successive weeks previous to said day q
hearing. r. -o-t c. SHANAHAN,
IA true COPY. l,sit Judge of Probe.
December %, 1858. ,dec23-35-3w
Year: 1859

IT is stated that the time for holding the
National Democratic Convention at Charles
ton will be fixed for the 10th of April. The
Republican Convention will perhaps. rs
heretofore be fixed for June, and the Nation
al old line Whig Convention, if one should
be held, will be summoned early in July.
Year: 1859

The MAIL STEAMER-Thc Bulletin of Fri
day says:


The report in various morning papers that
that the Mail Steamship Company will dis
patch vessel in search of the Cortes, is en-
tirely without foundation. Nothing of the
kind is contemplated. The agent of the Com
pany says that steamer will be dispatched
on Monday to Panama. as usual whether the
Cortes arrives or not but it is difficult to
know whether such will be the case when it
is considered that the line has been sold out,
and the agent or agents hardly know how
to act. The delay of the Cortes is attributed
to some unknown delay of the North Star,
on the other side. 1t is certainly to be eX-
pected, however, that if the Cortes continues
missing much longer, some measures will be
taken to search for her. and to relieve her
passengers if the vessel has met with any
disaster
Year: 1859

MINING ENTERPRIsE.-The editor Of the
Caloveras Chronicle, speaking of late visit
to Murphy's, says:


We visited the deep cut, work of most
giant magnitude, the object of which is to
drain the fiat at the upper or western portion
of the valley. 1t is over a thousand yards in
length and thirty feet in depth, through solid
rock, and has been put through by the ener-
gy and enterprise of the miners Of Murphy S
without any outside assistance. The cost of
the cut is little less than fifty thousand dol
lars, and there is no doubt that the invest
ment is an excellent one.
Year: 1859

A MAN who has been seeking notoriety by
street preaching OF Kinderhook, has at last
succeeded in gaining it. lie had been rail-
ing against number of citizens of that vii
lage for some flncied insult and injury done
him, and because they did not live up to the
moral standard he had erected for them. A
night or two ago, number Of citizens
turned out. and procuring horsewhip, gave
the preacher a whipping and then egged and
tomatoed him-N Y paper