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Year: 1859

| SENATOR DoUcLAS.-We would advise some oil
our hot-hoaded democratic cotemporaries not to


speak too harshly, nor to make assertions too
blindly, in reference to Judge Douglas. They


might he compelled, for instance, to submit and
we sec no good reson why they should not, to his


nomination for the Presidency by the Charleston


convention. Indeed the signs indicate that such
a thing will take place though to be sure many


things may happen between now and the time OF
holding the convention The South is far from
being n unit in opinion upon the leading ques
ltions of the day, and the democratic party have
an INSCRIPTIONS faction to fight, and whether


she is victorious will depend much upon how
things are managed at the convention. II the


extremists of the South spring upon Us the re-


opening of the African slave trade, or special


protection TO slave property in the territories,


we apprehend the utmost confusion, the dividing
of the extreme from the conservative element,


the formation of perhaps three or more parties
out of the democratic party. and the ultimate


triumph of the Black Republicans. But this is
mere speculation. 1t win not be done. Every
Southern State, so far as popular elections can


be taken as criteria, haze declared themselves
against the abstract and mischieyous questions.


Senator Douglas, in advance, spoke ana wrote
against them; and conservative men IN ail sec
tious of our country are following IN his 'oot-


steps. We would be better pleased ii .ne con-
yention would nominate such man as zen DO.
Lane. of Oregon, as our candidate, as none Oh
tho nreiudices that exist among the democracy
AGAINST Douqlas would attuch itself TO him be-
e;9os he is one of the ablest statesmen in the
conntrv. His camis are commencing to be can
yassed = Crockett Argus.
Year: 1859

Some time ago there was clergyman in
Ireland who was very singular man. He
is known as Dean Swift lie was very much
opposed TO extravaganza in dress. lie pur-
ticularly disliked to see persons in humble
life Try to ape the dress Of those above them
The following instance is given of the way
in which ne reprovcd this folly in person
whom he really esteemed.


The Dean had been publishing some of
his works in London A printer by the
name Of George Faulkner, had been getting
subscriptions for these works and he called
TO pay his respects to the Dean, and tell him
how he was getting alongo Before doing
this, however, he dressed himself up like n
fashionable gentleman Of those times, with a
long waist-coat covered over with lace, a
great powdered wig. and other follies Swift
saw him coming up 10 his house, and know
him in a moment, but resolved TO teach him
a lesson. He pretended not to know him,
and received him with as much ceremony as
if he had been an entire stranger.


"Aud pray, sir said he "what are your
commands with me ?'


"I thought it was my duty, sir" replied
George, to wait on you Immediately OH my
arrival from London


"Pray, sir, who are youp"


George Faulkner, the printer, sir"


"You, George Faulkner, the printer' WHY
you are the most impudent, barcfaced fellow
for an imposter, ever met with! George
Faulkner is plain, sensible man, and would
never trick himself out in lace and fopperies
as you have done. Leave my house this in
stont, sir, or will have you sent to prison us
an imposior."


Away went George as fast as he could
He was mortified exceedingly. But having
put off his iinery, he went back to the deane-
ry in his usual dress, and was received with
the greatest kindness.


my friend George" said the Dean, al am
very glad to see you safe returned from Lon.
don. Why would you believe it, there was
an impudent fellow here n while ago, decked
out in a lace waistooat like fine gentemaa,
who wanted to pass himself of FOR you. But
sent him out n good deal faster than he
came in, assure you"


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Year: 1859

MAsoUERADERs IN MnwAUKIE-A great
masquerade ball was given in Milwaukee
about a week ago. The News of that city, in
the course of an article describing IT, SAYS
"One gentleman fell in love with his own
sister, while another man danced, talked aud
promenaded with gentleman in woman's
dress three hours, in the vain hope offinding
out who the dear creature was. One young
man took his mother to the supper, and great
was the surprise of both on learning how
matters stood. One ofopr Loading merchants
gave his ring to young lady il she would
raise her mask thSt he might see her features,
when Il was his own sister, who he supposed
was at home with the toothache Two gen
ticmen got in warm dispute as to who .
certain young lady with a black domino was,
and after making wager Of two bottles of
champagne, found out that the young lady
was the younger and mischievouS brother Of
the losing party
Year: 1859

R- Earn your bread and see how sweet it
will be! Work, and see how we'll YOU will
be! Work, and see how cheerful you will
bel Work. and see how independent you
viii be- Work, and see how happy your
family will be! Work, and sec how religi-
ious you will be for. before you know where
you are, instead of repining at Providence,
you viii 6nd yourself Offering up thanks for
all the numerous blessings YOU enjoy!
Year: 1859

u,e and seek rest The Mexicans on the
frontiers have fallen into this Indian Gus
tom, and they can go into the spirit of the
scalp dance with relish which fully equals
that exhibited by their savage neighbors.
This is not true as a general rule; but
very many of their people really enjoy
these ceremonies.-Lite and Adeent,1es Of
KIT Carson.
Year: 1859

By which the INST wonderful and quickest cures or
eected without particle Of nasty and poisonous medi
cine uf any hind: and be makes very mdeFaie CHARGE
though he does not attempt 10 sWDde any man into th
idea that be does u all
Year: 1859

HoRsErowx, Monday, Nov. 26th, 1859.


EDIroR COURIER Permit me to call the at
tention of tie Board of Supervisors to the fol-
lowing paragraph in the last Grand Jurys re-
port


"The law requires the Tax Collector to ac-
company the Assessor and demand tax on NOV
able property; we cannot find that this duty has
ever been complied with. 1t is derelicton OF
duty that in future should not be committed"


No one can with truthfulness deny the fact
that, during the past two years, the comfy and
State have lost several thousand dollars by the
refusal of the late Tax Collector, Stockton, to
perform this part of his duty. BY reference to
the Delinquent List, in your paper of last week,
perceive that much of it is for that sort of pro-
perty upon which the Tax Collector was en-
powered to collect the tax as soon as assessed.
Of this description of property, such as cattle,
horses, hogs, &C., of course great portion has
changed hands or been removed from the
county. In some instances droves of cattle, as
sessed by Assessor Angel, has been permitted
to be removed from the county without the tax
thereon being collected Taxes of this descrip
ton are in all probability forever lost to both
State and county. Now whose fault is this p
Clearly the Tax Collectors. lie has refused TO
perform one of his duties under the law--and,
by the way, a very important duty-which re-
fusal has resulted in loss of sundry thous-
ands of dollars TO the State and county. If
possible he should be forced to make good this
loss to the State and county.


understand he has presented an account be-
fore the Board of Supervisors, amounting to
about 81 900, for keeping the County Jail during
his term as Sheriff. The allowance of this charge
is discretionary with the Board. Considering
that much of the service charged for was rem
dered when the law did not allow pay therefor
considering that, as is understood the law
empowering the Board was passed last winter at
his instance more than that of any other man.
and with special reference to his particular case
and considering that his Office was exceedingly
remuneratve more so than that of Governor or
Supreme Judge; say, not less than $4,000 or
$4,000 per year-considering these things in
connection with the fact that the county and
State have, perhaps, lost more by his refusal to
comply with the plain requirements of the law
to send deputy along with the Assessor, than
the sum which he charges for keeping the jail
am inclined to the opinion that you cannot do
your duty to the county and at the same time
allow Mr.. Stockton's jaiI-keeping bill, unless he
first makes good the loss resulting from his re-
usal to do his whole duty as Collector of the
State and county revenue.


STERN JUSTICE.
Year: 1859

To SCRIP OwsERs.-There are perhaps not
less than $4,000 in the Redemption Fund. Scrip
owners should therefore put in their bids The
Board of Supervisors meet on Monday next
Bids up to Monday night will certainly be in
time
Year: 1859

assessment and some burial expenses


We were led into another slight error by the
Physicians report, which placed the number of
lays of treatment for the quarter at All. The
iumber, that official now informs us, should
have been 562, which will reduce our estimate
,f the daily expenses of each patient from 81 SO
loS2 429 and the weekly expenses per pa
lient from $50 % to SIC 97I.


We allude to this subject again for ihe par
ticular purpose of correcting these errors. As
we stated last week, it is the system which we
think needs changing Under the present sys-
tem-and this statemant is due the Superinten-
dent-the Hospital will cost nearly as much
with two patients as with dozen, for be the
patients few or many, the salaries of Physician,
Steward and Cook-S2, ,s60-remain the same.
Hence to economise, the system must be chang
ed The Board might advertise for proposals to
keep the INDECENT county sick at the Hospital,
at so much per patient per diem. Ifit is made
obligatory upon the contractor to furnish the
patients with such food as the Physician may
order, they could not suffer from nggardness on
the part of said contractor.


1t is known that there is an excellent garden
spot belonging to the Hospital, and the con-
tractor could easily raise all the vegetables that
would be needed. He could also keep COW or
two, and thus save milk and butter bill of sew
eral hundred dollars per year. he could like
wise raise hogs and all the poultry needed at
the Hospital.


In view of all these facts it seems to US that
many persons would be glad to contract for the
keeping of the INDECENT county sick at the Coun-
ty Hospital, at rate that would aggregate for
the year a much less sum than the institution
costs under the present system. We may be
mistaken. The experiment of change, howev-
er, could not worst the county much, and may
do it good. Why not try it?
Year: 1859

DRowNED.-On Sunday last man known by
the name ofDr. Ewd. Owen, was drowned in Cow
Creek at Fort Reading. 1t appears that in at
tempting to ford the river on horseback, both
horse and rider were swept down stream by the
force of the current, which at the crossing, ow-
ing to the recent food, was exceedingly violent
The horse escaped to the shore Owens sue
ceeded in catching hold of bunch of willows
growing in the middle of the stream where he
remained, up to his waist in water, for four
hours. Several persons, after much labor sue
ceehed in fetching boat from below to his as
sistance, but just as the boat was almost within
arms length Of him he sunk down suddenly. as
if shot through the hear, and was seen no more
alive. He was from Fort Crook, where he had
acted in the capacity OF steward of the Hospital.
He had some $500 in gold, and, it is supposed,
valuable papers, upon his person.
Year: 1859

IN COMPLIANCE with Section Is of an Act
entitled :. An Act to provide Revenue for the
support of the Government of this State an.
proved April 2sth, 1851, l hereby give notice
that the Sale of all Real Estate and Improve.
ments and Personal Property assessed in this
County, on which the taxes remain unpaid, viii
commence on
Year: 1859

Or COURSE He DID The AIJa "is informed
that the President refused an advance copy of his
route, but did furnish copy to the Southern
route stages Nobody but downright fool
would attribute such littlcncss to the author of II
document to be read by millions of people. 1t is
hardly probable that the President once thought
of the triaing strife of the two rival routes. We
shouldn't be surprised if the President were con
victed of conspirng against the 1Ha and Sacra-
mento Union to prevent them from denouncng
wckedness in high places" in their peculiarly
effective manner.
Year: 1859

WE conclude that it is a very unwise thing for
respectable and intelligent citizen to desire
election to the Legislature of this State, because,
at the commencement of every new session " the
papers" always declare all preceding LcgislN-
lures either rascals or fools A great degree Of
confidence is expressed in the present assembling
body but next year they will be instanccd 10
the newly elected as awful examples of human
depravity" That sort of fool talk is not sup
ported by facts for three or four years the Leg
islature of California has contained more intelli-
gence, active thought and education, than u sim
liar body of equal numbers in any other State
1t is true that number of fools ard iliteratc
persons have been there, but they have been of
no more consequence than the benches and desks;
with a very few exceptions they have had sense
enough to be quiet and permit men Of ability to
talk. Whoever has been present in other State
Legislatures might have remarked greater pro
portion of Ounces and dummies than Is percept
bic in this State Capital Members who claim
to have acquired considerable distinction in 9th
cr commonwealth assemblies, find it impossible
to maintain asccndency over the young, vigor
ously thinking men selected from a more than
commonly intelligent people.
Year: 1859

The Theatre has long since, in The opinion Of


many, says the Cincinnati Enquirer, ceased 70 be a


place of amusement Tn y scarcely know any, hing


more dismal h4n 60 sit Outan evening perform incs


at one of our ihealers.. Tbs has not " .ys been


the case. Time once was VIII "a the magic isteIlecs


Of sheakspesre-indeed all the more graceful and
telling Of English gsnius-held enlranced great


crowds Ard fr, M III 1t source was drawn he more


important lessons of life But that time is no more;


a the winning grace of genius fails to save the stage
from weariness and disgus'.


Many things have contributed to this result One
Of The mere potent is The present starring system;
system whereby the cultivation pertains 10 one
actor, and all The profits given for that one in
stance of correct study. The stack actors, making
rp the larger part of the company are eft to stars
Yet ShtaksPearesn its true significance, recognized
no star. The humblest parsonage cal 5 for as much
study, and is as perfect in his sphere as the more
important. This is the law of nature as well as OF
the drama, and, when violated the punishment .in-
cidsnt to the violation of all just Law is bound TO
follow. Our punishment Is to have what was meant
as high moral teacher to loss its force, ard the
piece of amusement sink into fearful bore.


Another fatal cause has been the unwise refusal
of the more religious portion of our community to
even recognize the vehicle eur most eminent intel
lects have selected for the conveyance the human
family Of their sweetest thoughts and hg truths.
We fail to discover the wisdom Of this course They
first lest control Of great engine for good or evil
and then quietly handed our actor and audience TO
evil in this world and eternal punishment here
after.


We observe, by the New York papers, that now an
effort is being made convert the hsaler, least
one night out Of The seven, into place of worship.
The Academy Of Music is opened for the rich and |
National Theater to the poor and |
vicious. While the frst is crowded the churches
are empiy-while at the latter place hundreds of |
riOtOus boys applaud lhe preacher and encore the
hymns until the leaders have TO cease in despair
Had they have gone to the theater sOOuer-had
they taken control of it theater when it WELD
ed influence in its better day, they would not now
be called to MOURN over the want of attention or
he riOiOus conduct of their assemblies.
Year: 1859

A UCTIONEER AND GENERAL AGENT would oferh


the public, Agent for the sale Of Real Esta
Negroe Furniture, Dry Goods, Groceries, other species
property in country Being determined to de
the business and having had considerable
experience myself that can give satisfaction Jse
may that line. always be found at the
Counting Of the Patriot Office. wher my absence,
may be left Bar4-tf,
Year: 1859

PORTABLE MnLs-Thirty portable team
saw mills are about to be shipped to Louisi-
ana from the Novelty Works, New York.
They are designed for the sugar planters
use in procuring fuel for boiling cane. Placed
in a forest, they cut the trees down and saw
them into four feet lengths, effecting with
the labor of two men what has up TO this
time been the work of twenty.
Year: 1859

A New IMPLEMENT OF DEsrRuCTIoN.-Louis
Napoleon is busy examining. to the exclusion
of all other discoveries of the same nature, a
new machine for the arming of ships of war,
which is said to be the most terrible engine
of destruction yet invented 1t is combi-
nation of whole broadside, to be fired at
once, and directed to any given point, so that
no ship can resist the shock. The contri-
vance is said to be an improvement on the in
fernal machine of Fieschi, which was radius
of small guns.
Year: 1859

The STEAM PLow.-The Agricultural Board
of the American Institute have dispatched
an agent to Illinois to assist Mr. Fawkes in
the safe transportation of the Steam Plow to
New York. where great interest is felt to
witness its operations.
Year: 1859

A TELEGRAM from Berne. says the reports
of the proceedings of the Zurich Conference
continued to be contradictory, but there is
every reason to believe that the Sandman
plenipotentiary will not nffix his signature to
any protocol in favor Of the return of the
deposed rulers Of the Duchies
Year: 1859

The GREAT EASTERN "A letter from New
York dated the 9th of September says;


Last week it seemed pretty we'll settled
that the Great Eastern was coming to New
York, but the impression was erroneous
Desirable as that may be, the probabilities
now strongly favor, nay point with certainty
to the arrival of the monster steamer al
Portland. This is great disappointment
and will in the end prove penny wise anC
! Mound foolish
Year: 1859

A CHEAP PLACE TO LIvE.-The chaplain Of
U. S. vessel, stationed the China sea, says
that laboring man can live comfortably in
the interior of the country, on food costing
only cent per day.
Year: 1859

From FoRT CoLyILLE.-Five hundred tons
of hay have been cut for the Government,
this season, at a cost of So per ton. The oat
crop in the valley is good, and oats are sold
and delivered at Al cents per pound.
Year: 1859

a SUBMARINE LANTERN TESTED-The Nor
folk (Ea) Day Book records an interesting
trial of Gould & Lamb submarine lantern
which came off in presence of q Board of Ex-
aminers appointed by the Navy Department.
on Thursday, the 14th inst, at Portsmouth
Navy Yard. 1t says: The lantern was lowered
to depth of 10 feet in a reservoir OF water in
side the yard, when it continued to burn for
half an hour. They day being oppressiyely
warm, and the Board of Examiners and in
yentors exposed to the rays of the burning SUM-
further experiments We're postponed till nine
o'clock at night. when a second trial was made
from a barge, at the foot of the Commodore's
wharf The lantern was first lowered down
TO the bottom of the river, then separate tests
were made as to the exact distance rays of
light could be seen from the surface Also the
distance light could be thrown so as to dis
tinguish accurately, distinct objects. An oar
lowered TO the depth of six feet from the Ian
tern, the lantern being sunk four feet, was so
clearly seen that the grain of the wood was
distinctly visible. The rays of the light were
visible upon the surface of the river when the
lantern was sunk to the depth of - feet
These experiments were made in thick muddy
water, and except that the Board were satisfied
as TO the principles involved, the lantern
could have been kept burning under water for
three hours. The same principles which gov
ern at 4 depth of 16 feet will prove equally
successful ct a depth of 90 or 1870 feet. This
lantern, in connection with submarine ar
NOR, is destined to open up a new field of en-
terprise in submarine explorations for lost
treasure.
Year: 1859

Richmond and York Rirer Raiiroad-We are
gratifled to learn that the Directory of the
Richmond and York River Railroad Company
have closed contracts with reliable parties for
the completion of this Improvement to its ter
minus on York river, and that the entire line
will be in running order by April, 1860. The
and the White House, and, without some
serious mshap, will be finished by the Ist OF
September at farthest. Contractors on fhis
part of the line have had great difficulty in
employing laborcrs and, rs n consequence
have been delayed beyond their expectations,
but this trouble is now passed, and they will
push ahead with their work, and thus enable
the steam horse to take the track, in the SER
vice of the people, by the time designated.
Year: 1859

Not Deeided.-After spending the greater por-
ton Of last week in the trial of Messfs. War
wick Il Barksdaie, for oh,tructing 18TH street
with q board fence, the Hustings Court adj
journed ON Saturday last without being able
to enter up judgment The jury, II IS said,
stood six and six, leaving not the slightest hope
of an agreement What course will now be
taken 10 settle this vexod question remains to
he seen but certain il is that the corporate au-
thorities ought TO take some steps 70 relieve
the merchants along that street of the annoy
ance and continual injury To their business TO
which they are now subjected. II the city has
no right TO the soil in question and cannot get
a Jury to say that she is entitled 70 the right
of way over it, she ought to order condem-
nation. and thus end yexatious prosecution,
which is likely TO result in nothing.s however
long continued.
Year: 1859

~ The following letter, which emphatically speaks
for ITSELF was written by the Dean of the Faculty of
the Philadelphia College of Medicine-to the editors
OF the Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal San Fran
cisco, for publications
Year: 1859

The last Beacon says this paper has been re-
markable for its harsh, vituperative and un-
called-for language"-intimate that we have
made "a political somerset which we do not
like allusion made to-and AYERS plainly that we
are " sore on the navigation subject" Now just
this sort of ridiculous fasifyng it is that always
will call forth from US harsh, but by no means
uncalled for language" We would certainly
beg you not to make q "Judy Fitzsmmonsn of
yourself, did we not know that the Maker of us
all had, for some wise purpose, but incompre-
hensible to man, forestalled you in the work.


The week previous the amiable little soul, af-
ter initiating himself with long breath of wind
stretching up his interesting little person, and
pulling erect his shirt collar, with a most con-
ceited swagger and significant nod of his nod
de- informed US that he felt himself able to cope
with us, as grey-goose quill gladiator, any
day. This week he ntimates that we will fully
realize his tremendous prowess before he is out
of our way Good Lord Charley, don't We
hasten to make the GmeRde honorable. We ac-
knowledge you are ayoung man of parts--we do
part numskull, part jackanapes, part jackalent,
part jackdaw and part jack.