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Year: 1860

has won for itself such q renown for the cure Of
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
1t Is entirely unnecessary for us TO recount the
evidence OF its virtues, wherever ID has been en-
ployed. As it has long been in constant use
throughout this section, we need not do more than
assure the people its quality is kept up to the best
Il ever has been. and that it may be relied ON to
do for their relief all ii has ever been found de-
Year: 1860

A man in jersey City, the other day,
in attempting to kick stone of the
railway track, got the heel Of his boot
fast, and could not extricats himself till
an approaching train had run him down
and killed him.
Year: 1860

A CHANGE.-I esterdav was a little
more like our usual weathsr-cool and
with pretty heavy fail of rain. Business was
lees b:isk than usual in the city, though
large number II teams were in
Year: 1860

AMosG other good results which
arise from lie boun,ful crops Of this year will
be that OF increasing the stock Of cattle and
hogs Beef and pork has ever commanded
handsome prices In this market, though it's pro
Duct has been much neglected. Our farmers
generally are paying more attention to this
branch OF business than ioFmerly ss We
glad to notice. 1t is atout the only way by
which good prices ON be realized for the corn
product. The present prices for the raw article
are not go rsnunerative ~ if turned into beef
aui pork. The pork product of this county
will be much largr this year than ever be-
fore and yet it will not be one-tenlh part as
large ss the product of corn and potatoes will
WArIaut
Year: 1860

fourth mile on the south side of same.


No. t.-on County Road, commencing at the
northwest corner Of southeast quarter of sec.
=, town D, range ~ thence east one mile 70
northeast corner of southwest quarter OF sec.
D, same town and range, thence south TO Por
taGe river, special tax of six Mills on the
Dollar valuation of all taxable property within
bail mile on the south side. and within one
tonrth OF a mile On the north side thereof


No. 7,-Sn that parl Of the Webster and Troy
Free Turnpike Road lying in Webster township,
sN Mllis on The Dollar valuation of oil taxable
property belonging TO said Road.
Year: 1860

u The readers OF the Express will bear
us Hitness that since The present canvass $
opened We have seduously avoided saying
any thing in the least degree unkind or Of
fensive towards any of the candidates of
the, so called, Democr attic party. In fact
We have almost wholly abstaine from any
allusion to the eau didates of that party. as
most oi them 10 this county were our inti-
mate personal friends We felt 20 dispo-
sition to do or cay anything that would
tend 10 mar the personal goDd feeling that
existed between u. This course W e should
have continued with all the candidates up
to the election. and such shall be our course
to all who observe towards US the common
amenities. that hold between gentleman .
But the ang-ntlemanly ani uuprovok ed
assault made upon Us by the Hon Daniel W
Voorhees, on Monday last was OF such an
aggravated character that the respect We
had for him before is turned to contempt
and loathing and this Is the feeling inspired
In the minds of all VINO Witnessed his er
hibition OF black guardisn on that occa-
sion.


If Daniel can clear his way TO Congress
by such exhibitions Of his natural instincts,
or by the use of such pot house slang and
profanity, as we are tod he heaped upon
US on Monday night and Tuesday morn
ing in this city-we much mistake the
character of the people OF the Ccngression-
al District.


AS we have heard Voorhees, apply the
same and similar epethets TO many batter
men than he will ever be. and indeed to
whole associations of men. we presune il is
a stereotyped malediction which instinc-
lively overHows from the fitness of his
heart. So curse on Daniel. 5.
Year: 1860

SINGULAR CAUSE OF DEATH.-Benjamin F.
Thompson, child of ten months, whose par
ents reside in the rear of Jefferson street Pro-
vidence, Rhode Island, was left asleep on a
bed by his mother, on the afternoon of the
oth May, while she made call at the house of
a neighbor. When she returned, after the
lapse of an hour or so, the child was dead.
The explanation of the cause of this, sudden
death is sought in the fact that two dogs be-
longing to the family were left in tie room
with the sleeping child, one of which, it is
said, mounted the bed, placed its paws upon
the little fellows shoulders, and then. drew his
breath until he was suffocated. The child was
in feeble health, and it is impossible that the
weight of the animal upon its body may have
induced spasm that proved fatal We un-
derstand that when the child was found the
dog was resting its head upon its body.
Year: 1860

The blackbird early leaves its rest,


To meet the smiling morn,
And gather fragments for its nest


From upland. wood and lawn
The busy bee that wings its way


Mid scenes of varied hue,
And every flower would seem to say
"There's work enough to do"
The cowslip and the spreading vine,
The daisy in the grass,
The snow-drop and the eglantine,


Preach sermons as we pass.
The ant, within its cavern deep,


Would bid us labor too
And writes upon his tiny heap


There's work enough to do"
The planets at their Makers will,
Move onward in their cars,
For natures wheel is never still
Progressive as the stars
The leaves that futter in the air


And Summers breezes WOO,
One solemn truth to man declare
"There's work enough to do.
Who, then, can sleep, when all around
Is active, fresh and free
Shall man-creation lord-be found
Less busy than the bee!
Our courts and alleys are the field,


If men would search them through,
That best the sweets of labor yield,


And "work enough to do"
To have heart for those who weep,


The scottish drunkard win.
To rescue all the children, deep


In Ignorance and sin
To help the poor, the hungry feed,
To give him coat and shoe;
To see that all can write and read
Is work enough to do.'
The time is short-the world is wide,
AId much has to be done,
The wondrous earth, and all its pride,
Will vanish with the sun.
The moments fly on lightning's wings,
And life's uncertain too,
We've none to waste on foolish things
There's work enough to do.
Year: 1860

A lawyer, of New York, whose professional
services are usually confined to cases at the
Toombs, recently helped client out of tho
meshers OF the law, and afterwards found that
the rascal had picked his pocket while ss TAX
ing counsel - with him.
Year: 1860

Philadelphia is moral city in the daytime. A
young man the other night complained to the po-
lice that colored girl on whom he had Iavished
some street gallantry. going far to offer her
an oyster supper, had run away with his watch
and purse. The police pursued and caught the
depredator, who had woman's garb, it is true,
but it was a man. undeniable male negro. 1t
appears that possessing effeminate face, Parry
Brown has been in the nightly habit of clothing
himself in the habIliments of the other sex, and
coming out to prowl about the town. Whenever
he succeeded in catching the eye Of well-dressed
but immoral man, young or old, he would exert all
his fascinations and lure the victim into an un-
frequented lane, then he would steal all he could,
and make off. IF the defrauded man was noisily
disposed, Parry Brown had only to reveal his true
sex, and the victim would become ashamed of
his share in the drama that he would willingly
give all he possessed to forget it forever 1t is
even now supposed that the black Brown will go
free because the green white youth will not ap-
pear against him.
Year: 1860

THOSE beautiful Photographs and
Ambrotypes taken by Morse. over the stste
Bank. have no equal in this section of the
country. They are true to life. and in point
OF tone and finish very superior. Call up.and
look over his specimens.
Year: 1860

Tue President insists that the Constitution
of the United States establishes Govern
ment, and he, as the sworn head and Execu-
tive thereof must and will insist upon the
execution of the Federal laws; that the idea
Of peaceable secession by any State is a
Iallacy which he does not recognize and
must resist to the full extent his power In
this view he is supported 10y Cass, Black and
Toucey, On the other hand, the Southern
members Of the Cahinet-Floyd, Cobb and
Thompson, hold that the Constitution is
merely compact, which may be broken at
any moment 10y single State which may
wish to retire from the Confederacy, by de-
claring its wish to do so, and that in so doing
they should not be molested by the Federal
Government.
Year: 1860

WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT ELEcT.-A CORES.
pondent of the N. Y. Woald, writing from
Springfield, ILL.,, thusrefeks to Mrs. Lincoln,
wife of the President elect:


The future lady of the White House is,
perforce, parsonage to whom just now tho
liveliest interest attaches. That she will
adorn and grace even the exalted position to
which she bids fair to succeed, none who
had the fortune to see her can doubt. She
is yet apparently upon the advantageous side
of forty, with face upon which dignity
and sweetness are blended, and an air Of
cultivation and refinement to which tamiliari-
ty with the courtly drawing rooms of Lon
don, or the aristocratic salons of Paris, would
hardly lend an added grace. She is admira-
bly, calculated to preside over our Republi-
can court. If one were permitted so far to
describe her personal appearance as to meet
half way the respectful curiosity which is
generally felt upon the subject, the descrip-
ton would be, that she is slightly above the
medium stature, with brown eyes, clearly
cut features, delicate, mobile, expressive;
rather distinguished in appearance than
beautiful, conveying to the mind generally
an impression of self-possession, stateliness
and elegance
Year: 1860

WHIPPING OxEN-It is cruel and gener-
ally useless act of barbarism to whip oxen.
The best drivers use the lash the least. Upon
this point hear what the editor of the Massa-
chusetts Plowman says. tits good sense, and
every farmer should think of it: :"


"Thoughtless men will whip, whip, whip.
They do it from babit-a very bad habit;
and we find it difficult to correct that habit.
We are trying to teach our hired men better
manners than to put on the whip before Civ
ing an invitation to the brute animals TO
go.' We have oxen that will go as soon as
they are invited, without the endorsement of
the whip. Yet we find it difficult matter to
control the whip"


1t is surely a savage practice to apply the
lash before inviting the animals to move BY
the proper words.
Year: 1860

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
OF THE MANASSAS GAP RAILRoAD.-The an
nual general meeting of the Stockholders of
the Manassas Gap Railroad Company will
convene at Liberty Hail. in this city, this
morning at IL o'clock. A full attendance
of the Stockholders is expected and the meet
ing will doubtless be an interesting one
Year: 1860

The CnEsApEAKE AND OHIO CANAL is now
doing very little business. The mischief
done above Willamsport and the washing
away Of the guard bank of Dam No. 4 will
cause considerable detention.
Year: 1860

"GLAD 1T IS OVER This is the tea table
verdict on the recent election. 1t has been
solemnly pronounced by more than ten hum
dred housewives in this goodly city. Thanks
that ELECTION is over, have ascended in the
vapors of Old Hyson, at many an evening.
meal, and returned in the morning to mingle
in the aroma of the Old Java.
Year: 1860

OWNING BEAT BEFORE THE BATTLE-Ihe
New Haven Register substantially aban-
dons the contest in Connecticut. 1t says
that from every quarter of the State the
Oldest and most reliable Democrats assure
it that only by combination of the Brock
inridge and DOuglis men is there any
chance lett of beating the Lincolnites In
Connecticut. They might as well own
beat at once, and go off on a sham fight
each on his own hook.
Year: 1860

The scales ofirOn that accumulate around
the anvil of blacksmith's shop are more
valuable than manure for peach trees. A
shovel full put around a healthy peach
tree viii be very likely to keep it in good
condition, and it is said that the trees al
ready diseased have recovered by the ap-
plieation Of these scales. Iron in any form
will answer a good purpose.
Year: 1860

his arms. the blood gushing from bis nose
and mouth. He drew back his head to
indulge in another. hysierical laugh, but
it was checked by a gargling noise, and
the next moment Richard Miller was a
eorpsel His spirit had passed away, in
the language of Longfeilow


"Like glorious roll of drums,


In the triumph of dream"


The reader will note that we have
used fictitious for real names. The ma.
chine, which went under the name of the
purchaser, made him an independent for
tune, and is still in use.
Year: 1860

Our SENTIMENTs.-The Express says our
paper processes to be neutral in politics yet has
leaning for Douglas and Johnson. Now we
cannot see exactly the aim or the force of its
meaning neutral is nothing; and some
thing we are, at least have wish to be thought
so, without binding body and mind to the car of
political juggenaut. Not SO abject in spirit nor
craven in soul as to fight where the spoils the
only inducement to effort; we spurn their con-
troll. For the Union we stand And though
lonely; our voice and our strength shall defend
it; and when it is rended, as factions would rend
t;-like the termagant, drowning, we'll hold up
our pen with the hand that can no more defend
it!


The Press has espoused neither cause in this
battle. Neither Douglas nor Breckenridge claims
its support. Henceforth, friend Express, pay no
heed to such prattle let whoever may, spread
the idle report Your hungry expectant may
turn politician, but the PRESS, thank the Lord !
has higher ambition.
Year: 1860

In going to Nevada, on Saturday last, by way
of Hoit's Bridge, we were pleased to discover a
fnger-boardsat most of the road-forks and oblique
crossings. By consulting their silent directions,
it was very easy matter to keep in the right
course Without them, there every proba-
bility of going astray.


We notice this instance, because fnger-boards
are rare things in California. In the absence Of
any general statute the subject, but few per-
some will go to the trouble and expense of erect
ing such a convenience; and yet, in new coun-
tries, where there are constant diyergences from
the principal thoroughfares, they would seem to
be absolutely indispensable. Each farmer has
his 'by-way" or "near-cut," branching off to his
residence. These are sometimes so well-traveled
wide and dusty, as to deceive the traveller, and
lead him long way off from his true direction.
In the woods the lack of fnger-boards is seriously
felt; but on the plains, where there is no other
kind of landmark, their absence is positive
calamity. Who that has journeyed much, win
not subscribe to this assertion?


We will suppose night approaching-the night
of long, tedious and sultry summer day
A traveller is on the road. His horse is hungry,
thirsty and jaded. He is very much fatigued
himself. In the distance he describes field, with
workmen engaged. He directs the footsteps of
his animal in their direction; inquiries how far
it is to certain point, and is told that it lies in
quite a different direction from that he has been
pursuing; che has come at least five miles out
of the way !-he should have turned to the left
where the roads fork, just before coming to the
blacksmithshop That is his only consolation.
With heavy heart-and perhaps a volley of
oaths-he retraces his route. Now who is ac-
countable for that mans misfortune Werather
suspect it is the county boards of supervisors.


We have observed, as general thing, that
there are more forks and crossroads in the i'm
mediate vicinity of farm houses, than any place
else. 1t should rest as moral if not legal OBJ
legation, then upon those who reside here, to pro-
cure fnger-boards, and so place them that the
traveller may be able to ascertain which road is
the right one.


There is enough matter in this subject to at
tract the attention of the Legislature, and we
hope it will duly consider it, and give us some
stringent law in the premises.
Year: 1860

The Yreka Journal thus speaks of those
men who pride themselves on voting the
I" straight ticket"


I" The man who blndly votes the ticket of
bis party, when that ticket bears upon its
face the names of men who he knows are
incompetent to discharge the duties of the
stations to which they aspire, is recreant
to principle, and a disgrace to any honorable
party. We fear the man who will not scratch
his ticket because it bears upon its face the
names of the nominees of his party; he is
dangerous, and should be watched by all
who love their country. There are men, ap-
parently good men-men of intelligence =
who would not bolt or scratch their party
ticket, though the name of his Satanic ma
jesty appeared at the head for President; we
say such men are dangerous.
Year: 1860

EDIToRIAL vIsIT.-Mr. B. P. AVERY, editor
o. TAT high-toned and sprghtly little Republican
paper, the Marysville Daily Appeal, is amongst
coined by as numerous and cordial n circle of
friends as gentleman ever possessed. Here is an
illustration of how pleasant thing it is to have
SO lived in community, that when you leave it,
your memory is honored and cherished among
those whom you revisit, and elicits such proofs
of esteem and affection as to produce the mingled
gazing wistfully at the heavens yesterday-our
mountain heavens-which are beautiful beyond
the imagination of the valley people to conceive
and we interpreted his thoughts to be lingering
there, in those vast pineforests, with the fondest
recollections of the happy days which have been
expended amidst their cooling shade. May he
live long to realise frequent similar delightful yet
saddening emotions
Year: 1860

CALIFORNIA MAiLs.-Thc Pony, which ar
rived few days ago, brings the information
that Mr.. Holt, Postmaster General, has ar
ranged to have the California mails contin-
ued by steamship. Senator Gwin had row
with the President in relation to the matter
This is what the dispatch says:


The difficulty in reference to the Califor-
mia ocean mails is finally settled The mails
will leave on the steamer tomorrow. Van
derbilt agrees to carry them till the 4th of
March for the postage, and the President is
to recommend in his annual message such
additional compensation as may be reasona-
BILE. The amount is not made public. Pre-
viously the Administration had determined
to send the mails by the revenue cutters
Harriet Lane and Others.


Before the settlement. Senator Gwin had a
grand blow up with the President and POST
master General Holt, who refused to carry
out the promise relative 70 overland and
ocean mails Gwin appealed to the Presi-
dent to know if he sustained Holt He said
he did. Cwin left and told the President he
deserved to have no friends, and that he
would never darken the door of the White
House while he filed it. 1t is not known
whether the difficulty is yet reconciled.
Year: 1860

FIGHT-There were three fights in the town
during the present week. One of them-that
which took place on Thursday-was a triangular
affair. Two men were engaged against one; but
he cleaned them both out and left them in a
bruised and bleeding condition pitiable to behold
Year: 1860

Appeal of Thursday contains the following:


GAS gentleman from the country was driving
into town yesterday, he overlook hurdy-glrdy
woman and her husband, who asked to get into
his wagon. He took them in, but had not pro-
ceeded very far, before he had to stop for sngu-
lar reason. The woman was seized with the
pains of maternity, and was delivered of child
This was the beginning of the journey of life
under peculiar circumstances. With this in
crease of passengers, the wagon came to town,
where the mother and child are doing WELL"


The words "and husband" are saving clause
in this incident. The hurdy-gurdy grinders are
not always so fortunate to have their little ones
fathered in this manner
Year: 1860

A New ExcITEMENT.-lt may be that we are
TO have new era in the mining hist ory of Wea-
yerville basin. A short time since company
commenced work on the east side of Garden
Gulch about mile above town. They are now
running tunnel, and have found what they be.
lieve to be the real bedrock, which in some pla-
ces is twenty feet below what has heretofore been
considered bedrock. Casey d Co. first commen
ced work, and are now in about forty feet, the
rock still pitching. They have found rich pros
pects-in one instance SO to the pan. The
general belief is that an old channel extends
across the whole length Of the basin in a south
east and northwest direction, and that it contains
rich deposits Of gold. At all events some fifty
or sixty claims have been located, several Of
which are now being prospected. 1t may be a
month before the problem Of this supposed old
channel is solved, and we shall anxiously await
the reports of prospecters.
Year: 1860

POKER BAR.-We saw about $500 the other
dUy, the return of one days labor in the above
bar. by mining company who have just compile
ted water ditch to it, The company have la
bored long time and expended much money to
get ihelr claims open, and have prospect of
being richly rewarded. The bar has been little
worked. and we have heard an old resident assert
that in 1852 be made Sc day with rocker.
Year: 1860

WHoO'L Buy CAMEL "A peremptory sale
of thirteen Bactrian Camels is advertised Today.
They are excellent beasts of burden, used to the
mountains and very hardy. We recommend
their introduction for the New River and Yellow
Jacket creek trade
Year: 1860

FALL AND WINTER STocK.-M Williams q Co.
announce the receipt of their winter stock of
clothing and dry-goods. 1t is brought direct
from New York, and will be sold 10 per cent
cheaper than any house in town
Year: 1860

Agreeable to the Constitution. when the retutns
from the several colleges have been read by. The
Vice President in the presence OF the assembled
Congress, and it shall have been assertained tha,
no candidate bus majority of all the electoral
votes, it becomes the duty of she House Of Repre-
sentatves to choofe from the three numerically
highest names on the list the future President. a
quorum Of two thirds is required for this purpose,
the delegation of each State casting single vote ;
and the successful aspirant must have a majority
Of all the vOtes. In the present Congress, the del
egations as they stand would unquestionably disi
tribute their votes ns indicated in the subjoined
table
Year: 1860

SOUTHERN METHODIST SLAyEHoL DERs.-The pre-
siding elders of the several districts embracing the
whole territory of the Baltimore Conference, con.
vened in Staunton, Virginia. on the lst instant


The design of this meeting was to consider the
course most proper to be taken by the membership
of the Church in the bounds of the Conference, in
view Of the action of the General Conference at
its late session in Buffalo. That body introduced
into the discipline chapter on slavery, which is
very offensive to the MethOdists of the Baltimore
Conference. For two months past they have been
expressing in various ways, their determined OPP
position to the new chapter; and il is fixed fact
that they will throw of their allegiance to the