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Year: 1860




regard TO the Pixies Peak Gold digging came to
US from an unknown source. We infer that the
writer has "been thar and that he is Of opin-
ion that II will be paying institution, We
give his communication for what II is worth,
with the remark-that all who are able to
make living at home had better stay there,
and give all the routes to Pixies Peak wide
berth.


DAYroN, Jan. 7lh, 1850.


Mr. REEDRR;--T thought would drop you a
few lines In regard TO the mines at Pixies Peak.
Thousands have fitted out and started for the
diggings, got out some distance on the plains,
got dissatisfied and came back, and cursed the
country; about one third Of the emigration
turned back before they ever saw the mines, one
third looked and vamoosed; the other third
pitched in, prospeoted and found the ore. There
have been between two and three millions Of
dellaFs received through the different convey.
ances that have been reported through the diff.
ferent newspapers, besides VIII hat was brought
in by individuals Of which we have no account
| think, taken altogether. it would amount TO
five or six millions. That is pretty good for
country that hardly any person knew anything
about one year ago; last June was about the
time the fret discoveries were made and they
have been making new ones ever since. There
arc SOME Oi the oeht quarts claWb there tnht
have ever seen, and there are very few IL any in
California. There is only one that know of
that equal them and that is at Nevada. And
then there is the different routes to the Peak
II you pick up spaper that is published in any
Of the celebrated cities Or the Missouri, you
will find that the town that paper was publish,
ed in is the starting point for the shortest and
best route TO the mines l have been over two
Of the routes--the Platte and Santa Fee, the
distances are about the same; but the Santa
Fee, Is much the best road. There is more than
20 miles Of sand on the whole route, while on
the Platte the are 2l0 miles Of the heaviest
sand that think ever saw; and not only
that, but they have made good Wagon road
up the Arkansas river to the South Park, Mid
die Park, and the Colorado dggins, that cuts
of more than 100 miles; and that is quite
saving in the wear and tear Of mans soul'case
There will be large emigration to the mines
in the spring, but they win be of different
kind than most Of the first. They will be
men OF families-good, solid fellows, who are
not afraid Of work nor hardships; and in the |
course Of the next few years they will change |
the looks Of the country so that the Rocky |
Mountains will be ashamed OF themselves and |
like as not move westl


Yours in Haste, SS.S.
Year: 1860

CHANCE FOR SPECULATION advertiser
has patentable invention of a new and valua
ble machine, in which there is a fine chance
for speculation, but has not the means TO secure
the patent and bring it before the public. He
would like to make an arrangement with some
person who has the necessary capital. Further
particulars can be obtained from the Editor Of
this paper. II.
Year: 1860

THE ESD.-We learn from a notice in the
Journal Of this morning. that the Board of Di-
rectors of the Dayton Library Association will
meet this evening for the last time, at the Of
office Of L. B. Bruen. Tomorrow evening
will be the annual meeting for election of off,
cars.
Year: 1860

pWs notice that Mr., Parrot has been made
chairman of the House Committee on Federal
Relations. WewOuld have preferred to see him
at the head Of the Military Committee, where
be more properly belongs. At any rate, we
hope he will see that the volunteer militia Of
Ohio are put upon respectable basis.
Year: 1860

CoNaREss AND THE SPEAKRRsHp.-The he
holidays being now over, both Houses Of
Congress have reassembed, II is to be
hoped the members Of the House may come
together, after this brief recess, with the
stern purpose of putting an end to the pro,
tracted struggle for Speakership by uniting
upon some suitable person. The Washing
ton Star, however, considers that the chance
of an election is no better now than on the
first Monday of last month, as the several
parties ore firm in maintaining their respec,
tive positions. Nothing but the plurality
rule can put an end to the struggle, and on
this point it remarks:


As the rules now stand, dozen members
acting in combin alton may postpone vote
upon the plurality rule until the 4th of
March, 1861, when this model House of
Representatives dies, by constitutional limi-
tation. AT the present writing there are at
least fifty members bent on defeating the
design to get a vote on the plurality rule to
the extent of forever, thus preventing the
organization of the House with HELPER.
book-platform man in the Speakership.
Under such circumstances, with all parties
thus bent on having their own way in the
matter, and no party strong enough to carry
out its desires, it is clear that the solution
of the present difficulty is a matter as vet
not within the compass Of any mans brain.
There is no reason whatever, at present, to
anticipate that tho lst of February will find
the contest in more solvable condition
none whatever In the meanwhile the cons
dition of the House will continue to excite
sectional strife throughout the land, stirring
up more bad blood hourly.
Year: 1860

The REPUBLICAN STATE TREASURER OF
MAINE IN TRoUBLE-We take the following
from the Portland Maine) Argus;


For two or three days there have been
rumOrs current in our city that the State
Treasurer is in trouble-pecuniary OF
course-and the same authority sets his LA,
bilities and probable deficit at high figure.
If this be so, his bondsmen will be also in,
volved, one Of whom is Neal Dow. We can
not get at the facts yet, and therefore speak
only Of current rumoiE Bui it will not at
all surprise US if it shall turn out that the
people of Maine have been aeeoed to the
tune of from one hundred to one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, by their State
Treasurer. b. d. Peck The facts must come
out in the course Of the week, as the Legis-
lature meets, and the Governor will be COM
PEELED to declare the condition of affairs in
his message.


1t will be recollected that Mr.. Peck went
into politics from the pulpit of Caseo- -streei
Church, in this city. He was for several
years editor of the Temperance Journal, and
became Treasurer of State on the accession
to power of the Republican party, in 1856
Year: 1860

fact, it will appear little strange that our government has been extending and en- forcing the provisions of the intercourse law over country to which there exists no. Indiln title. Commissioner Green wood IS not man to take things for grant ei. He investigates thoroughly, and one of the results of the investigation has been to ascertain the above fact, which is of the highest importance to the western settler opening as it will to public location, the finest body of land west of the Mississippi. The question may soon be settle officially. At present am giving only inside views of the government.

 Commissioner Greenwood has made and will make no such decision. On the con- trary, as an officer of the Government, he will fill and maintain the faith of Indian treaties, and so far from encouraging set tiers upon these lands so reserved by treat les he will cause the law to be executed against them to the extreme.

 Doubtless "A'' would be glad to hear that Judge Greenwood has made such decision as he wants, and open all the lands between |" Independence and Santa Fe" to northern immigration. A greater blight could not visit Arkansas; for the Zndian lund wfst of as would be also included between " Santa Fe und Independence. " Even were there the slightest grounds up on which to base such decision as "X" desires, Judge Greenwood would be the last man on earth to make it, and thus open up our wester frontier to the entire overwhelming of the Cherokee, Choctaws and Creeks, and Meir slavery regulations, the flood gates of northern abolition i'm migration. God forbid such peril should ever come upon us by the breaking down of barriers now presented by law.

 The lands in New Mexico, and indeed, of all ihs territory lattely acquired by us from Mexico, bear no Indian title upon it. Our Government will only recognize the Indian right as acknowledged by Mexico. A decision of this character in regard to these Indian Lands" may have been made by Mr. Greenwood; but it will be made as to the lands "lying between Inde pendence spd Santa Fe;;" and should the northern setter go upon them he goes up- on the peril of losing all his labor and be- ing forcibly ejected from his improvements. | It is never too easily to cheek such de- ceitful statements as this made by "X" of the Mo. Republican, especially when made through a so widely scattered journal For these deceitful statemepts are made to allure immigration from the North and are made with an eye directly fixed upon the fertile and besdtiful lands of the Osages, Cherokees, xocktaws and Creeks.-Ar-
Year: 1860

As matter of convenient reference, we publish below statement of the electoral vote to which each State will be entitled for president, in November next, together with the popular vote in 1856.
Year: 1860

TOM; and these gentlemen should quickly
right themselves and rise to their feet.


We have no personal or political hostility to
these gentlemen, and hence we desire them
to profit by the experience Of the history Of the
Ruiincr Pamphlet. There is no longer any
Whis party in Virginia; but an embryo Of Black
Repubicanism existing in the State, will soon
rise up, since Bolts is permitted to pass TN.
punished in the capital Of the State. Will
these gentlemen occupy the position Of mid
wives to Black Republicanism?
Year: 1860

STARTLING OCCURRENCE-SHakei in a Lady'S
DreSS.-The London Court journal says:


ga lady who had returned from India three
years ago, was the other day opening drawer
in what is termed bullock trunk. 70 her
amazement and horror a snake reared up his
head her first impression was to push the draw
er to- but it stiff and heavy. She ran,
screaming, down stairs for help. Her brother,
who was in the drawing room, went to her as.
sistunce, and preceded her again up stairs
The snake was not TO be seen, and the gentle
man thought it must have been his sisters ina
glnaton; so, after some lttle time, the search
was given up. The following morning canary
that always hung in the iady's room, was miss
ing, and in looking into the cage, the snake lay
cured up at the bottom of it, and all that re-
manned of the bird by his side. There was no
d.fliulty in destroying the snake, and 1t was
discovered to be what is termed green snake,
whose nature is to make a spring at the eye,
when death Immediately ensues. The marvel
is how the reptile lived so long and the lady
esca ped.."
Year: 1860

back for him to send them, and suppose they
will be here by tomorrow night. We feel per-
fecty safe, or we should most certainly go to
Beirut, which is journey we do not wish to
take at this time. as we fear going from the
mountains to the plain might be the cause OF
severe sickness, if not death, TO our dear little
Lizzie, whose health is rather delicate. Some
Christians and Druses have their goods and mo-
ney stored in our house, and the principal
Christian men of this place, being prevented
| from fleeing at the first, have taken refuge with
us until it subsidies, and after the fight at Belt
Mary, several of the Druses called in to see us,
and to-day the owner OF our house was in, tell
ing us we had nothing to fear. We entertain
both parties, and are neutral. The soldiers
from the government will remain here until
peace is restored they are all next door TO
US. 1t was novel sight TO see them entar the
village yesterday. We take a walk every
evening, (except The Sabbath,) so that you can
see for yourself we are not in any danger. Our
only reason in sending for guard, is in case
we are compelled by the burning of the vllaga
TO leave they would be necessary in travelling.
Should it become general mountain war,
which is the present prospect, it is comforting
to know that the Lord reigns, and that lie has
the hears of all men in His hands. That they
may be overruled to His glory, is my earnest
prayer. sometimes think that the sword is to
be Que of the most effective instruments OF
opening the way for the Gospel in this land
We know that God is able to make the wrath
Of man to praise Him, and trust that in t1is
case it may be to the advancement OF the Re.
deemer's cause. DR.. Hattie is spending time
with US, VIII ch we enjoy exceedingly. lie was
one of Onr party in the Cesarean robbery. 1t
seems that we are always together when any
in portant event is going on. Write ts US often.


Afectonatey yours,
Year: 1860

NEW PREAcHER--Rev. Wm Wilmot (vice
Rev. Q. N. Brooks, resigned,) occupied the
pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
this place last Sunday, for the first time. Mr..
Wilmot has been permanently appointed to
this charge, where, it is to be hoped he will
be cordially received and abundantly pro-
vided for. The starvation system is much
better in theory than practice, and not much
to be admired in either case. Some COM
plant having heretofore been made on this
head, is the reason why we now alude to it.
There is wide field for the operation of the
gospel in this region, and sinners flourish in
it as numerously as ripenirg corn in alluyial
low lands. Our new preacher need not
therefore, be idle for want of work to do ;
and we take it upon US to say, that it is the
duty not only of protesting, but non- profess
sing Christians, to contribute towards his
support. The laborer is worthy of his hire,
and every intelligent community should take
especial pleasure in generously rewarding
the labors of a man occupied on so glorious
mission.
Year: 1860

STRUCK 1T RIcH.-Last week we alluded to a
streak of good fortune that had befallen Mr.. T.
had gone over to Rabbit Creek, in Sierra county,
to investigate the truth of rumor made public
to that effect. He returned home on Tuesday.
stopping at this Office on his way, and exhibited
to us specimen of the pay dirt taken from his
claim. Itwas exceedingly rich. Two ounces of
earth contained over dollars worth of gold
His partners, after striking the vein, laid down
their working implements and went to timbering
up, preparatory to winters work, which they
are in hopes will enrich them all.
Year: 1860

RESOLVED That we, the Democracy of the
Union, in Convention assembled, hereby declare
our atlirmance of the Resolutions uuan nimousIy
adopted and declared as Platform of Principles
by the Democratic Convention at Cincinnati in
the year 1856, believing that Democratic princi-
pies are interchangeable in their nature, when ap-
piled to the same subiect-matters.


RESOLVED, That it is the duty of the United
States to afford ample and complete protection to
all its citizens, whether at home or abroad, and
whether native or foreign born.


RESOLVED, That one of the necessities of
the age in military, commercial, and postal
point of view, is speedy communication between
the Atlantic and Pacific States; and the Demo-
cratic party pledge such Constitutional Govern
ment aid will insure the construction of rail-
road to the Pacific coast at the earliest practical
period.


That the Democratic party are in favor of
the acquisition of the Island of Cuba, on such
terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and just
to Spain.


RESOLVED, That the enactments of State
Legislatures to defeat the faithful execution of
tie Fugitive Slave Law are hostile in character.
subversive of the Constitution, and revolutiona-
ry in their effect.


RESOLVED That it is in accordance with the
Cincinnati platform, that during the existence of
Territorial Governments, the measure Of restric-
ton. whatever it may be, imposed by the Fed
eral Constitution on the power of the Territorial
Legislature, over the subject of the domestic re-
latlons, as the same has been, or shall hereafter
be, finally determined by the Supreme Court of
the United States, should be respected by all good
citizens and enforced with promptness and idel,
ity By every branch Of the General Government
Year: 1860

] HAVE this day purchased Of MR.. JAMES 7
d DlCKEY his entire stock of Ice, and all his inter
in the Ice Business will continue the business
at the old place, Of Second and Streets and
respectfully solicit share Of patronage. The public
may be assured ofa
Year: 1860




There is Il charming tradition connected
with the site on which the Temple Of Solomon
was erected. II is said TO have been occupied
in Common by two brothers, one Of whom had
a iamily-the other had none


On this spot there was sown field Of wheat
On the evening succeeding the harvest, the
wheat having beeng gatheredin separate shocks,
the elder brother said unto his wife


"My young brother is unable TO bear the
burden and heat of the day, | will arise and
take one of my shocks, and place it with his
without his knowledge"


The younger brother, being actuated by the
same benevolent motives, said, within himself:
"My elder brother has family; and have
none will contribute to their support | will
arise, take Of my shocks and place them with
his, without his knowledge" .l.


Judge Of their mutual astonisment when, on
the following morning, they found their re
spective shocks undiminished I'd.
This course Of events transpired several
nights, when each resolved in his own mind
TO stand guard and solve the mystery. They
did so when, on the following night, they met
each other half way between their respective
shocks, with their arms full Upon ground
hallowed with such associations as this was
the temple Of Solomon ereeted-so spacious
and magnificent, the wonder and admiration
Of the world Alas in these days, how many
would sooner steal their brother's whole
shock than add to il single sheAn
Year: 1860

The second question in this country always
is: What sort Of vile has the nominee
Nothing is more characteristic of American
manners and feeling than this fact Although
gallantry--famous as we are for twill not
always carry the day against party; for FREE
mont, who has noble and charming wife
could not be President, while Buchanan who
IL only an uncle, could Probably, however,
successful matrimony is a fair qualification
for the Presidency although il be not the very
highest A man who can rule his wife well,
or at least be well ruled by her, has made ono
step towards qualifying himself TO govern
others And il is n matter of national credit
and interest how the grnces and hospitalities
Of the White House are dispensed Let the
ladies and the voters look TO il The courtly
sway of Mrs. Madison is remembered with
enthusiasm by all who witnessed il, not TO
speak Of later days, wherein one might seem
invidlous. At present, II beauty isto carry
the day, we suppose that Mrs Douglas will
have the best of IL His accomplished lady is
said to be one of the most elegant woman in
the land Mrs Lincoln is reported TO be
plain but comely, Of an interesting presence,
and of Christian heart and profession en-
ioying with wifely pride the honors Of her hus-
band Mrs. Belt Is said to be at once amiable,
high-spirited and lady-like


II is a remarkable and interesting fact that
a majority of the wives Of the Presidents have
been deyotedly Christian women--a fact
which has had no unimportant bearing upon
the character of our Chief Magistrates and
upon the conduct of their several administra-
tons





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Year: 1860

WAsHINGroN, January ls.-There were indica
tons to-day on the part of the Republicans, of an
effort to have light session of the House, with
view if possible, of bringing the contest for Speak
er to termination, but sufficient number of them
not united on that purpose.


The galleries of the House were crowded to their
utmost capacity, during the proceedings to-day, by
persons of both sexes.


The Senate confirmed the nomination of Mr..
Hughes, of Indiana, to supply the vacancy on the
Bench of the Court of Claims.


Action on the Mexican treaty has been delayed,
owing to the voluminous documents not being
printed An order for the latter purpose was made
to day.


Several Senators have prepared speeches to be
delivered next week on the slavery question: Some
of the most intimate friends of Mr.. Seward say he
has no idea of making speech during the present
feverish political excitement.


Within the past week from fifty to sixty men from
this city and Baltimore have gone South, abun-
dantly provided with arms They form portion of
a large party whose destination is said to be Mexi-
co to assist the Liberal Government.
Year: 1860

PAUPERISM IN New GoRK.-The Governor of New
YORK, IN his recent message, directs attention to
the rapid increase of Pauperism in that State The
message informs us that during the year 1858 relic
was granted by the public in two hundred and
sixty thousand one hundred and fifty-fve cases;
equato seven and tenths per cent of the entire
population, at expense Of one million four hun
dred and ninety thousand three hundred and
ninety one dollars and twenty eight cents. While
in the twenty years from 1881 to 1851 the popula-
ton OF the State increased only sixty Zone per cent
pauperism increased in the same period seven hun
dred and six per cent. In 1881 there was one per
son relieved to every one hundred and twenty
inhabitants; in 1871 one to every thirty-nine; in
1891 one to every twenty-tour, and in 1858 one to
every seventeen
Year: 1860

Found IN a young lady's prayer book lrhich sh


had inadrertantky ietf in her Petc.
oh dear, oh dear, he's not yet here,


Although the prayers are done;
The lessons through, the singing too,


And sermon just begun.
cast in vain, and sadly strain


Ny eye around the church
To every nook dispatch look,


Still fruitless is the search.
cannot hear, It's very clear,


The preacher as | ought;
That torment dear, who should be here,
Absorbs my every thought.
The minister my manner odd


Must certainly remark
For see his brow, so fair but now,
Has all at once grown dark
What shall do q? vacate the pew?


oh no he may come yet;
And that he may, I'll stay and pray,
And cease awhile to fret.
But where can be the plaguey man,
much would like to know;
Not gone, hope, with Clara Pope,
And play'd the truant beau2
Oh ifit has to come to pass,


I'll never, as live
Unless he prove twas not for love
The naughty wretch forgivel
His absence rue should be knew
How could he treat me so?
I'm not unkind, but I'll my mind
Right well make him to know.
Twas my desire he should admire
Ny pretty bonnet new,
Made to his taste, supremely chaste-
Among the first he too.
In style so fine, in shape divine,
Ny fancy quite it took;
When worn with grace, it gives the face
A warm come-kiss me quick.
Where can he be ? what doing he
At such a time as this?
will him kill-yes that will,
For being so remiss.
'Tis always thus the men trick US
They're all alike provoking;
No doubt the fellows getting mellow,
Or cigar is smokingl
Year: 1860

Large silver smelling works have been
erected in San Francisco for the purpose of
reducing the silver ore from the great mines
lately discovered near Washoe Valley, in
Western Utah. This ore averages about
$4,000 per ton.
Year: 1860

AM prepared to furnish Planters with
1 MULES Of every description, from
the largest to the smallest sEe on the best terms
have made an arrangement by which can sup
ply the wants Of my customers on the shortest
notice. If have not suitable stock on hand, |
have made an arrangement by which the kind
that may be desired, will be furnished in the
course Of two days at the farthest will be my
object and aim to give entire satisfaction to those
who may favor me with their patronage.


D. R. MITCHELL.
YazOo City, February 1e, l86O.25.
Year: 1860

SINGULAR OvERs1cnr.-The R0ileay
Review reports that the managers of the
Grand Trunk Railway sent pattern to
England of the axes needed to cut wood
for their road in Canada, and ordered
twenty FIVE hundred of the articles to be
made. The house receiving the order
went Immediately to work to fill it, and
few months after shipped to the managers
of the road at Montreal the axes ms order
ed. Upon receiving their property how
axe out of the twenty-five hundred had Il
hole in it to receive the handle. They
were made according to this order-'sex-
actly like the pattern" They have these
nxes.for sale now in Montreal.