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Year: 1859

MIXED CoSGREGATIoS.-Thc stage from
Pine Grove brought to this place, on Thurs
day, nine passengers, two of whom were
county candidates, three ladies of question
able virtue, and two dark complcxioned
southerners Next to the grave, or an old
fashioned picnic, the California stage coach
is the most democratic institution we know
'of.-Nountain Messenger
Year: 1859

WHEAT IN NApA.-The price of wheat was
never before, we believe, so low in this mar
ket 1t ranges from II to Is. The latter
rate can only be obtained for first rate
article. The quantity in store is immense
and the demand nominal.-Napa Reporter.
Year: 1859

Since the introduction of my Schiedam Aromatic
Schuapps into the United States a number of LIQUOR
Mixers in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and San
Francisco have been engaged in puttingup mixed and
poisonous Gin in and jugs to he palmed off upon
the unwary for my genuine Schnarps. At first. they
boldly eounterfeitei my name but stopped that
by causing several of them to be arrested They now
confne themselves to closely initiating the appearance
and shane of my bottles and the peculiar wrapper
which have always used. viz: YELLOW PAPER
printed with RED AND BLUE INK, PASTEBOARD
PRINTED CAPS.
Year: 1859

" Oh the grave Of those we love, what place for


meditation


| have just returned from a visit to
the grave Of one loved. 1t was in a
quiet grave, away from the gaze Of men.
There in that sweet place stands the
little monument of the purcst white
marble, merely telling the name, age,
&C., of young lady who sleeps in
peacen beneath. What sweet thoughts
of the past came thronging back as |
stood there beside the little grassy
mound that concealed the form of one
who was SO lovely.


And is she really dead! Can it be
that one whose voice was so full Of me-
lody, and step SO light and free, is no
more: Can she no more return to soothe
her mothers aching heart and her faith
er's anxious cares? Aye, no more? No
more her friends who watched by her
bed Of death, or administered to her
many wants, can hear her merry voice
or see her sparkling eye. But angels
rejoice and her Savior smiles and wei
comes her home!


Then why do aoETALs weep that one
after another Of their friends depart!
Oh, it is after :. the overwhelming burst
of grief is ca1med into the gentle tear
of reconciliation-whc the sudden an
guish aud the convulsive agony over all
that we loved, is softcned away into the
gentle tear of recollection that VIC
love to sit by the green grave Of a
friend and shed gentle tears and pull
bright flowers, and adorn their quiet
resting place.
Year: 1859

sH An Eastern Editor says that a
man got himself in trouble by marrying
two wives. 4 Western Editor replies
by assuring his contemporary that a
good many men in that section have
done the same thing by marrying one.
4 Northern Editor etorts,-quite a
number Of his acquaintances found
trouble enough by barely promising to
marry, without going any further. A
Southern Editor says that friend OF
his was bothered enough By simply be-
ing fo,lntIIn company with another mans
wife.
Year: 1859

SNAKE SroRY.-The Decatur (Ia.) Republican says
that huge snake, reported by some to be twenty
feet long, and covered with bright spots, has hiding
place in that region somewhere in the bank of Clifty
creek, and has destroyed good deal Of stock Of diff
ferent kinds. He was seen the other day and tracked
to hiding place under bridge. The bridge was
torn up by crowd brought together by the news of
the discovery, but the snake was gone. His track
upon the ground is said to look if log had been
dragged along, and man who saw him coiled up
one day says he made heap as large as molasses
barrel
Year: 1859

The Daily NeWs looks for the 6rst batde'
to be fought at Novi. A large portion Of the
French army were unable to cross the Alps
on account Of the passage being blocked up
with snow. Those who had crossed suffered
terribly,
Year: 1859

Our Treaty with Nicaragua.


WASHINGTON, April 20-The modified Cass. YRS
sari treaty which was recently ratified by the Mica
raguan Government and returned to Washington for
the approval of our Government, is entirely satisfac.
tory to the Administration except upon the point of
the amendment which requires our Government to
prevent the organization of hostile parties in this
country for the purpose of invading the territory of
Nicaragua


If the amendment should be ultimately rejected by
our Government, however, no doubt is entertained of
its modification by the Nicaraguan Government 80 as
to meet our views upon that point.


By the terms Of the treaty as at present modified,
the Nicaraguan Government engages to keep the
Transit route open in any of failure to do
it comedies the right of our Government to land
troops to protect the persons and property Of Ame
can citizens.


Official information from Nicaragua satisfies our
Government that the British Minister to Nicaragua
is acting in good faith with this Government, in his
negotiations and that he is at present engaged in
ranging the terms of the surrender Of the Bay
Islands, and the protectorate Of the Mosquito terri
| tory.
Year: 1859

MCGGoRGE's SHISGLE MACHINE.-This machine is
y Of the valuable inventions of the present
age destined work revolution in manufacture of
shingles but little inferior that made by the spinning jenny
in cloth Hitherto the manufacture of good shingles has been


slow sboou and expensive process which lad the effect of
keeping the prices high standard that the demAnd
seldom greater than the supply though for covering roofs they
have FOR ages been the popular material Mceorges
chine reduces sh ;gemakng into simple, rapid and
and ueuy does with great amount
the expenses upon them. rough block of wood is split
from timber of any kndoen being blocks which have bsn
uselesspsced into the machine without
PREPARATION and few seconds into beautiful
and substantial Shingles The simple in the
and green field negro could in half hour lie work with
much advantage could with his weed hoe pow Be
sides the of and labor which this machine effects


there another important saving made Blocks wood VIII ich
have been hitherto lookei useless kn9y and
timber and in fact everything large enough perfectly
for eria out Of which this machine shingles of the best
quality There is another important fact in connection with the
profitable capabilities Of the machine. Sugar planters


to great advantage cutting their heads
works these articles quite neatly rapidly
does shingles.


The agent Of this machine ha operation every day.
the other e of the liver the ferry wharf,


the curious or interested lime dge Of its value
themselves
Year: 1859

In Few DAYS the Gift China Store, 81 Camp
street, will be closed and those of our readers who
have not yet visited this store and tried their luck
should go at once and secure some of the elegant
gifts which daily presented to the patrons of this
establishment. For further particulars, read adver-
Year: 1859

FIRST WARD AMERICAN CLUB-A meeting of this
Club is called for Saturday evening, at Eagle Hall,
corner of Pryania and Felicity streets. Important
business awaits consideration and full attendance
is desired See the Presidents official CALL in another
Year: 1859

Cory was Mrs. Ambler-and her dis
carded suitor, was the man who had
Just received the sword Of Lord Corn
wallis at Yorktown; whom the whole
civilized world hailed as greatest
among the great--the foremost man
not only ofAmerioa but Of the world
He passed through the old Metrop'
oils, Williamsburg, at the head Of his
victorious troops, and the people were
crazy with Joy and admiration almost
The vast multitude nearly prevented
his horse from proeeeding-,the calm
statue on horseback passed on serene
ly. All at once, he perceived at q
window or in the crowd, his old love
Mary Cory. He raised his sword and
saluted her profoundly: She tainted.


Thus the story is told and it must
have had q truthful foundation q,
least.
Year: 1859

Somebody, We don't know who, and
it makes no difference, thus warns
young men to look out for the women:


'sYoung men keep your eyes peeled
when you are after the women! Is the
pretty dress or form attractivep Or a
pretty face even? Flounces, boy, are
no consequence. A pretty face will
grow old. Paint will wash Off The
sweet smile of the first, will give way
to the scowl of the .termagant. The
neat form will be pitched into calico.
Another and far different being will
take the place of the lovely goddess,
who smiles sweet and eats sour candy.
Keep your eye peeled, boy, when you
are after the women. IF the little
dear is GROSS, aud scolds at her moth
er in the back room, you may be sure
that you will get particular fits all
round the house. If she apoligises fo,
washing dishes, you will need girl to
fan her. .aa. Ds4a
If she bushes when found at the
wsshtub with her sleeves rolled up, be
sure, sir, that she is If the Goldfish aris
tocracy, little breeding and little sense
II you marry girl who knows moth
ing but to commit woman slaughte,
on the piano, you have got the poorest
|piece of music ever got up. Find one
whose mind is right, then pitch in
Don't be hanging around like sheer
thief, as though you were ashamed tt
be seen in the daytime, but walk uf
like a chicken to- the dough, and ash
for the article like man,
Year: 1859

Last week, the pro. tenn. in replying to a question put by the Old Line Democrat, objected to the use of the word ''clercal'' as applied to the duties of clerk, in which sense 1t had been properly used by Mr. Peek. It was piece of hyper-criticism which should have been left to the editor of the Balance. Both clerk and clergy are derivatives of the same word, and clerical is almost letter for letter the original word Mir. Peek was right and Mir. Woodward wrong, and the latter has no false shame in admitting it, though in point of fact, he did not attempt the criticism. All he re- grets is that Kennard will get hold of it and cbuckle. For his benefit we will state. that when the article was handed in, the word "clerical' was objected to, by gentle man who read the article, who said it was bastardword and applicable only to clergy men. He was told to alter it and inter- pelated the words ''Mr w. is no clergy man." Thus much for Mir. Remarks s benefit, but the error existed, and the pro tenn. editor is responsible. In confessing the corn, and acknowledging Mr. Peek to be right, it may be well to assure him that in aH things, whenever he gets as nearly right as he is in this case, Mr. w. will be as prompt to acknowledge it.
Year: 1859

In the attempt of the leader of the fac tonists to break down the leaders of the democratic party, and to thwart its policy so as to elect bank legislature, the most disgraceful and disgusting practices are re- sorted to. It must be remembered that he who does this has had the impudence to prate about honor and has set up claims to gentility. Now, among men of honor pri- vate letters and conversations are held to be sacred We have had politician reading privates letter from the stump. In one case, the excuse is that he first asked and obtain ed permission to read it. But this will not avail, for, prior to that time. he boasted of having letter and said its contents would prove certain things. Now, between tell ing its contents, and reading the letter it. self, there is no difference as to the degree of dishonor. Were we to say that we had private letters from Hindman, which would prove certain fact, there would be no diff ference in making the statement or publish ing the letters Indeed, the latter is the most direct proceeding of the two, for, as in the case above referred to, he said the let ter would prove certain things, which when published it failed to do There will be bitterness in political warfare and men may take advantages, but when politician re- sorts to such dirty tricks as these he sinks very low indeed. We told our friends last winter, to sign nothing presented to them. The object was to get them committed to the disorganizcrs. Ar invitation to make a speech, a subscription to a paper, a circular, anything that could be construed as an indorsement of him, these were pre- sented to every man and they begged to sign them. Some were foolish enough to write letters in confidence They now see their error. If they dare to falter, dare to refuse to move when bidden, their private letters will be exposed and they denounced. In a squabble at Helena, got up by Hindman be- tween other parties, he managed to intro duce himself as a witness and there narrat- ed conversation he had with a third per son. To his statement he appended a re- mark that 1t was correct, for he had reduc- ed the conversation to writing within few minutes after it was held. Think of it, Not only are private letters filed away, but conversations reduced to writingi

 No man who is forgetful or regardless of the obligations of honor is fit to become the leader of party, or to receive the con fdence of honest men. He who is per fdious in one case will be in another If a man will betray his friends he will betray his party Let those who are disposed to hurrah for Hindman now, be careful not to write letters to him in confidence. When his ulterior designs are exposed he will be- gin to sink, and then, for revenge, he will betray and denounce those whom he now fatters and caioles
Year: 1859

terrible family, they not only put orie in the list of distinguished arrivals, feed him, give him gratis ride, but treat him with a great deal of difference. The lawyers got their names on the distinguished arrival list, by having the previous good fortune to be widely known the flat boatman, by giving the editor ham; and the free negro by subscribing to the Guzzler.

 Ofcourse carefully avoided such wick ed set as this family must be, though, for the last day or two, began to have my doubts if they are not somewhat slandered. For instance, l was told by one that the family was so aristocratc none of it's mem- bers would speak to poor man, and ten minutes after heard them denounced as demagogues who were cheek by jowl with the yeomanry of the country and did not pay proper respect to wealth and high blood. In the course of half an hour I have heard Memphian land speculator told that the family were opposed to non- residents owning the large bodies of land in the State and holding them up for specu- lating purposes, and an Arkansas farmer told that the family were in cahoot with these same spectators and opposed to the interests of the people. One told person from the southern portion of the State that he had proof positive that the family were in favor of the 35th parallel and had pro- cured appropriation for wagon road and mail route to start from Fort Smith. Meet ing a person from the west, to my suprise the new conner was told that the family favored the 32d parallel and were operating, with all their might, against the 35th.- Meeting third man, who said he was in different which route was selected, so we had road, he was informed that the fami- ly waa opposed to both routes and stood out for dirt-roads

 This is little inconsistent i admit, but tell our friends when they come to the Rock to listen to all these things patiently, brag of their influence at home call them selves General or Colonel at least, and the know nothings and disorganizers here will feed them like fighting cocks.

 Yours truly,

 n
Year: 1859

LtHt ItOth, iICt. l, iCcC.

 DEAR KEW: By the last Guzzler and Denouncer, you will see my name announc ed among the q distinguished arrivals" together with the names of railroad presi- dent, three or four noted lawyers, a captain of flat boat and free ngger. The way this mark of honor come to be paid me is this. Registering myselfas from the coun- ty of Buncombe, l was immediately intro duced to Damli the editor of the aforesaid Guzzler. Happening to mention in course of conversation that l possessed consid- erable influence with the " boys" at home, and could control few votes, l was imme- diately asked to " take something" which, as matter of course, l did. Upon my re-

 marking that the quality of the whisky we imbibcd, hardly warranted the price of dime drink, paid therefor, l was given the reason for this disagreeable state of things. It appears there is a family here, who con trol everything and who will not permit good whisky to be imported into the State As matter of course that fixed me in op- position to the family. From Damli, I was passed to others, some of whom wined me, some dined me and, in short, made quite lion of me. Each and every one made it point to discourse concerning this terrible family, and find that each of them, their brothers or some of their kin, have been beaten for office or are opposed in their efforts to get an office, by this wonderful fam fly. Every calamity that has happened for the last dozen years, every defeat of an aspi- rant for office, droughts, failures of crops, steamboat and stage accidents were clearly traceable and attributable to the family. In fact, heard so much concerning this terrible family that l expressed desire to see it, or If more than one, to see specimen. 1 was assured that they were terrible fellows, quite unapproachable and dangerous to talk to. Myself and the railroad president, be- ing considered influential men, were treated to ride around the city in fine buggy We were assured that all improvements we saw had been in spite of, and in direct op- position to the wishes of the family, while all want of improvements was the result of their policy. Inoticed they were particular to tell the railroad man that the family were directly opposed to his road which was to run north and south, through the State. In fact, they said the Governor, who it appears is one of the family, owned vast bodies of land on the Memphis route, and was opposed to all others. I mention this in confidence to you, for day or two after when some stockholders of the Mem phis road were present and my friend, the president of the other road was absent, I heard the same men say Conway was op- posed to the Memphis road and his lands lay on the route of the Cairo road. found that by listening to their abuse of the fami

 lv, holding assent occasionally and evinc- ing proper suprise at the enormities of this
Year: 1859

and cities of the south and blot out the last vestge of slavery. And though 1 may not mock at their calamity nor laugh when their fear cometh, yet l will hail it as the dawn of political millennium" "

 And British influences were at work in this affair and are at other localities. Texas is point where English colonies are to be planted in rivalry of slavery, the avowed object being to demonstrate that white labor is superior.

 As our city is soon to be lighted with gas, we give the price of the article in the larger cities of the old world and the new, take from an exchanges:
Year: 1859

The Napoleon Planter complains that the Old Liner and ourself take up too much space with Hindman. The last number of Hindman's organ will please the Plan ter, we know, for Hindman's name is not men, toned in 1t, nary time The editor of the Planter is in luck, and thus returns thanks:

 "Messrs. Kline Lewis presented us this week with very nice pair of pants. Our prayer is, that if they fail to receive reward in this world, they will in the next, where they probably most need q credit :"

 The South Arkansas Democrat, in an ar ticle headed "The Democratic Party, 1" show, the necessity of every man having the good of the country at heart, and desir- ing the preservation of southern institutions, 10 act with the democracy. After setting forth the relative strength of the opposition and the democratic party, the editor, not having the fear of the Camden Herald be- fore his eyes, writing of the latter party, asks

 "Then why, with mock sincerity, do the opposi- tion decry it-thereby indirectly supporting the republicans2"

 The Arkansas Traveller says that Arl1a delphia IS improving rapidly, and that new buildings, both brick and frame, are going up, There is no place in the State that is not improving. In some counties the in. crease in the value of taxable property Is over million of dollars in year. Towns are filling up as well as the country, there IS plenty to eat, an unparalleled cotton crop, corn and grain enough to last two or three years and general good health. No1 is our city behind in improvements. New buildings are going up in every quarter and we are told that seventy houses in course of erection have been counted during a ramble through the city. The Memphis road is partly under contract and will be finished. The president of the Cairo and Fulton road is here and is sanguine that means can be obtained to commence the work on it in this State and set it going.

 The Jefferson Independent gives us some valuable historical items, which, no doubt will be copied in Dr. Wright forthcoming history of our State. In these days of pip ing hot politics, it is a treat to come across so much of the romance of Arkansas histo- ry. The Independent gives the result ot cotton picking by three hands on the plan tion of Mir. Clay, The hands were not waited on, lost an hour and half loading the cotton wagon, did not commence pick ing till broad daylight, quit before dark, and the following are the weights:
Year: 1859

-3S We are authorized to announce WM. A. COUNTS, q candidate for the office of City Re corder.

 FOR CITY CoNsTABIE.-We are authorized to announce HENRY GRIFFITHS as candidate for reelection to the office of City Constable.

 r5g@ We are authorized to announce A. j.. SMITH a candidate for re election to the office of City Recorder.
Year: 1859

"ACADEMY OF NoTEE DAME"-We advise par
ties who have young girls to educate to send them
to the Academy Of Notre Dame at Marysville.
The institution is in most prosperous condition;
residents of Protestant faith agree in expression
that it is one of the best schools in the State. We
have lately had occasion to visit the institution,
and left impressed with the perfection of the
good sisters educational system.
Year: 1859

CLERK OF SUPREME CoURT.-Marcus d. Boruck,
editor Of the Spirit Of The Times and Fireman s
Journal, is anti Lecompton candidate for Clerk
of the Supreme Court We trust the convention
will honor him by nominations his life Is pure and
spotless; his capacity is unquesionable; his long
residence and exemplary life in the country justi
ies expectation of prefermcnt. Boruck is young
lawyer, whom circumstance has made an editor
of capacity and respectfully. He was born in
New York % years ago, distinguished himself as
q prominent writer for the Sacramento Onion,
and is now editorof the Spirit Of the Times and
FUemdn's Journal, a newspaper characterized by
ability courtesy aud enterprise.


We shall rejoice if the antLecompton party
honor our friend by nomination; we shall be glad
for the sake of his beautiful young wife, who will
be proud of his advancement If there be man
in that division of party more deserving than
another, we think our friend is the person. lie is
not politician; he is of the industrial and If
any ono can indicate q spot of dishonOr in his
life, we will take back all of the foregoing re-
mark They can advance no stronger candidate.
Year: 1859

Brsy-Wc have not noticed as much
activity in our city for many a day as was dis
Played yesterday Our streets were crowded
with teams and people from the country, all
having something to Sc l. Wheat went up with
a rush, owing 10 the large number Of s'ippers
In the market In the morning the market
opened at 1sc AMI kept rising steadily until
1t reached SoaS2c, the highest paid The ship
pers want the grain and they are determined
to have it. even if they have to pay more then
the flour market will really warrant. Our
farmers will do well to bring forward their
wheat as fast as they can, for We cannot expect
the market to keep up to it's present high
figure.