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Year: 1860

The Bell and Everett party in this State should
initiate the example of their brethren in the
East, and, seeing that they have no possible
chance Of carrying this State for their candi-
dates, vote for the Douglas ticket as the only
way TO prevent the Republicans carrying Cali
tornia, and also for the purpose of assisting in
carrying the election into the House, where
alone Bell will have any chance of an election.
Every man who votes for Bell in this State,
throws his vote away just effectually
as though he cast it for King Kameha-
meha, for the reason that he is not in the
fight in this State. Here the contest is between
Douglas and Lincoln. Ifthey would have their
votes counted against Lincoln, they must give
them to the Douglas ticket Every vote cast
for Bell and Everett and, indeed, every vote cast
Breckinridge, will in effect count one for Lin
coln-because neither are really in the fight,
and ifDouglas Goes not carry the State Lincoln
will. The same argument applies in the contest
for Assemblyman for this county. Mr.. SAKE is
very worthy young man, and has abundance
of ability to represent this county in the Assem-
bly,, but he stands not the slightest possible show
of an election. If every Bell in the county
and every Breckenridge man in the county were
to vote for him, we do not think he would be
elected. Why not, then, cast your votes where
they will count, or why refuse to participate in
the Sight for Assemblyman? Are you opposed
to the re- election of DR.. Gwin? Then you
must vote for White, for he is pledged TO vote
against him, while Mr.. Bass will be forced to
vote for him, in the event that the Breckenridge
Legislative Senatorial caucus nominates him.


Bell men, this is no time to throw away your
votes. This no time to vote for az Pluribus
Unum," and sing pens to the American flag in
concert with the screams of the American eagle
This is not the time to indulge in " elttering
generalities" which only please the ear aud
tickle the fancy. No. 1t is the time to do
Let your votes count. They may save the State
from Lincoln, if given to Douglas, and Califor-
MIA may save the country from the calamity of
a Republican Presidential success. The man
who throws bis vote away in such contest,
commits crime against his country
Year: 1860

WHAT IT LEAD. To.-There is not a newspa-
per in the State that has not spken of that great
mart for clothing, known as Quincy Hall Its
advertisements are scattered broadcast over CAL
ifornia, and its salesrooms form one Of the Stri-
king features ofthe Bay City. Clothing of every
style is to be found there, in quantities that
supply the full enumeration by the new census.
The garments made to order by the manu-
featuring branch in New York The fabric is
procured from every point of the compass, and
an army Of superior workmen is constantly en-
ployed. Mining suits can be procured there
Fashionable raiment for balls and parties


through the whole catalogue of clothing The
purchaser will find every article known to that
department The great success of this estab-


ishniert IS another instance that business tact
and a faithful dealing with the public will find
its reward. n3:lt
Year: 1860

FALL BoSNErs.-The fall bonnets for ladies
are very beautiful. Getlesen Bros. have every
variety of style. The ladies are aocking to see
them. This firm is the most extensive dealers
in fashionable goods north of Sacramento. At
present they have truly magnificent stock
from which to select.
Year: 1860

Last week died at Hammersmilh, in
England, Mrs. Ross, celebrated for her
beauty and constancy. Having met with
opposition in her engagement with Capt.


Charles Ross, she followed him in mems
clothes, when, after such n research and


fatigue as scarce any Of her sex could havo
undergone, she found him in the woods,


lying for dead, after a skirmish with tho


Indians, and with a poinard wound. Hav-
ing studied surgery in England, she, with
an ardor and vigilance which only such
passion could inspire, saved his life by
sucking his wound, the only expediont
that could have effected il at the crisis ho
was in, and nursed him, with scarce
covering from the sky, for the space of
six weeks. During this time she remain
ed unsuspected by him, having dyed her
skin with lime and bark, and keeping to
a mans habit, still supported by the
transport of hearing his unceasing aspira-
tions of love and regret for that dear
though (he then thought) distant object
Of his soul, being charged by him with
transmitting to her Chad the Captain
diedD his remains, ami the dying assevor-
ations Of constancy and gratitude for the
unparalleled care and tenderness of his
nurse, the bearer of them; but, recover
ing, they moved to Philadelphia, whore,
as soon as she had found n clergyman TO
join her to him forever, she appeared as
herself, the priest accompanying her
They lived for the space of four years in
fondness almost ideal TO the present age
of corruption, and that could only be in
terpreted by her declining health. The
fatigue she had undergone, and the poi
son not properly expelled which she had
imbibed from his wound, undermined her
constitution. The knowledge he had of
it, and piercing regret at having been the
occasion, affecting him still moro sensibly,
he died with broken heart last spring,
at Johnstown, in New York. She lived
to return and implore forgiveness of her
family, whom she had distressed so long
by their ignorance Of her destiny. She
died in consequence of her grief and af-
fection, at the age Of twenty-six.
Year: 1860

TRAPPING.-Trapping would appear
to be much more profitable business than
gold digging, if the following which We
take from the Leavenworlh Dispatch, be
received as evidence:


Two young men from Michigan, Wal
ter Cooper aud another, whose name
we have forgotten, recently went out on
trapping expedition 70 the Big Blue,
taking with them a lot Of animal traps"
kind Of spring gun arrangement They
returned yesterday with $4,000 worth
of furs, the result Of q two months trap
ping tour. We consider this very prof.
table business.
Year: 1860

SMOKING SEED CoRN.-At a late dis
cussion of farmers club in Illinois, Mr..
Ide said that ho selects his seed ears in
the field before frost; hangs them in a
smoke-house-thc more smoke the better.
The pyroligneous acid imbibed by the
corn will bring it up in dry or hot wealth
er, and at the end of four weeks the
growth will be twice that of corn planted
at the same time without smoking, and
will be left entirely alono by the mice,
squirrels or worms.
Year: 1860

The Central Californian says it is reported
that at certain precinct in Ell Dorado coun.
ty, there was only one Breokinridge man.
lie however made difficulty last week, got
whipped and left the precinct.


PERU.-Lettcrs from Peru mention an at
tempted. assassination of President Castillo


The aspect of affairs looks very gloomy
indeed. An atrocious attempt was made to
assassinate General Castillo, and it seems not
10 be an act OF private revenge, but polti.
cal conspiracy There can hardly be any
doubt OF this as the sequel will show. The
PRESIDENT was passing as usual with his aid,
de>camp and another gentleman. from his
house to the palace, at o'clock in the even.
ing, when man on horseback, wrapped un
IN poncha and face half lowered approached
him, and fired when close, pistol at him.
The President happily turned around at the
same moment, and the ball directed at the
heart entered only the left arm. The as
sassin attempted to shoot second time, but
the pistol snapped.


- lie then threw it away and rode off at n
full gallop. He was white man, was well
mounted and wore a fine silk poncho, so that
he could not be common person Although
Naelilld anu his ala nad reVOlYers with them
they had no time to make use Of them. The
PRESIDENT then went into the palace, gave
some orders and returned home on foot The
wound does not seem to be dangerous; but
Yesterday the old General had some fever.
ana ne Is still eo26ned to his bed. A reward
ol 100000 was offered for the detection of
assassin -


We learn that private letters have reached



this city to the effect that Lieut.. Eldridge. of
the Peruvian Army, "a brother of 7. r Ell.
bridge, late State Translator for California
and at present Notary Public in Marys.
YiIle) has been arrested for the deed and i'm.
prisoned. The private letters spoken of rep,
resent Eldridge as having been aetuated by
patriotic motives in what he did, his object
being to rid the country of tyrant. The
act was daring one, but was unsuccessful
and We suppose Lieut.. Eldridge will have to
die. As a brave man, he is doubtless
ready
Year: 1860

ereignty--in her is verified the principle of
self government-ths doctrine Of Stephen A.
Douglas. She will, in November next, show
her devotion to this cause by rolling up
majority for him ever the combined forces
of interventionists of the North,and interven'
tionists of the South-for belieysthe one is
as dangerous as the other.


To Stephen A. Douglas-thc mechanic, the
self made statesman, the great embodiment
of the principle that man is capable OF sell
government-I give my unqualified adher-
ence, and think there are 10000 just such
Democrats as myself in California, who will
do likewise.


again sincerely thank you for your kind
welcome and attention in listening to the ex'
preston of my humble views on the great
issue of the day, and beg leave to make way
for those who are better qualified than to
elucidate the questions which now divide our
party.
Year: 1860

a CAyE--A man, named Hubert Ward,
(well known in this city, was severely hurt,
yesterday, at Sucker Flat, by the caving of
a bank lie was completely buried for a
while, but was dug out in time to save life
His leg however, was badly broken in two
places.
Year: 1860

A Coalition RuMoR IN AMADoR COUNTY
The Amador Ledger ofSaturday has the fol-
lowing: I'VE have received letter from q
Breckinridge Democrat in one of the upper
precincts, making inquiries about the rumor
that two or three of the most forward leaders
of his party are determined to make con-
cessions to two or three of the most forward
Republican leaders, for the purpose of form
ing coalition in the election of county Off
GERS. y We can say only that we
have heard the rumor to which our Breckin-
ridge friend so frankly alludes, and are quite
well convinced that Breckenridge Republi-
can treaty of hopeful friendship and promis-
ing alliance has been cheerfully contemplated
by Certain self important individuals" who
are selishly connected with Breckenridge
and Republican party operations"
Year: 1860

SPEECH OF SENATOR BENJAMIN.-We have
on hand and for sale at this office a number
of copies of the speech of Senator Benjamin. +"
S. f. Herald.


No doubt, and they will be "on hand and
for sale" for some time to come.
Year: 1860

MEETING SWEET PoTAToEs.--A writer in
the Oskaloosa Herald gives this method OF
preserving sweet potatoes through the
winter. His plan is as follow:


Il use dry sand to put them up init
don't matter how the sand was dried, in =
kiln, log heap, or III the sun, so it is dry
that is all that is required. prefer dry
ing it in log heap, as it costs at least four
times less, and is just as good. And 8
family thst has little room with stove
in it, may keep box or two with eight o,
ten bushels in them, without any neon
venience of consequences The boxes
must be raised q few inches from the iiooI
and they must not be nearer than toui
inches from the wall Fill the boxes with
potatoes. and then put in sand until the,
/ are covered.


There is a good deal said about kill
dried sand. but it i. all fudge. have al
so known them kept well in buc kwhea
chsK In order to keep potatoes with sue
cass there must be a thermometer KEEP
u, the room The murcury must not sin!
below 400; if it does, the potatoes vii
chill and rot; it also must not rise abov
6OP, or they will grow.
Year: 1860

Have YOU dog? Then keep him in a
dogs pi.,e and watch him. II YOU admit
him to undue familiarity, dont forget that
other folks Will still think him to be but a
dog Ii be has 4 shaggy coat and turn up
narrative these VIII not ent.i!e him 10
the privilege of following you to church
and disturbing the worship OF the entire
congregation.


Though he may be rs nice and sensible
as his fond master or foolish mistress. it is
not very probable the preaching Will do
him any good. The intelligent fellow
might be allowed the pleasure OF trotiiug
across the floor and barking his appioba-
ton at the occasional flights OF the preach
er's eloquancc, were dogs qualification
more important than the peoples ediiica-
ton.


Hence in conclusion, l would say, be-
ware OF dogs! and what say to one say
TO all, beware Of dogs


Finally, 10 the sexton, or that good bro
ther who raises the tunes, | would say,
with emphasis B,care Of degs, and if
those canine interiopers persist in coming
to the place of worship, just take them
out, and cut off their tails close to the
TtraS Christian Adrocats.
Year: 1860

told Weaver that the same ceremonies
with the package would have to be re-
peated at noon md evening Of that day.
He departed and at noon returned. when
the ceremonies of lowering the package
we're repeated in manner as before. This
done he asked for some gunpowder aud
had himself directed to the nearest grave
yard, whittier be went. At evening be
returned, and the chest was re-opened;
Weaver was ordered to stand behind the
Sorcerer while be lifted the package out
Of the chest. He drew it up several
times to his shoulder and caused Weaver
to lay his fingers thereon, when it was a.
gain jointly lowered as before. fHere it
may be well to state that while absent to
the graveyard the Gipsey prepared be-
gus package, the exact counterpart of the
one in the chest, being prepared with the
piece of lined and cord, and in lifting the
package from the chest in the evening,
exchanged package No. l for package
No. 2, unknown to Mr.. Weayer.) The
chest was locked and Mr.. W. given the
key, together with the injunction that the
package must not be disturbed for niue
months; that be must not mention to any
one anything concerning the matter; that
he might look at the package daily if be
chose SO to do, but if be violated any of
these commands, no cure could be effect
ed and bis arms would wither and drop
from bis body. The sorcerer then took
his departure. Weaver began to reflect
over the matter and felt i'll at ease in
mind-so much so that he did not sleep
q wink during the night. Finding no
rest, be on the following morning related
bis troubles to his sister, who. without
much hesitation, even at the risk of her
arms, tore the package from its resisting
place, when 10, to the bitter astonishEeDt
of Weaver it was found to contain moth
ing but stone and some other trash to
give it bulk. Immediate search was
made for the Gipsey party bat they had
cleared out the day before and had q
whole nights headway. They were
traced on towards Easton, and at 0 o.
clock on Wednesday they were arrested
at Riegelsville, about IA miles below
Easton. Fifty dollars of the stolen mon
ey was found in the wagon of the sorce-
rer. The balance of the sum it is sup
posed was laid out in purchase of goods
at Bethlehem. The Gipsey was taken
into custody aud after hearing before
Justice in this county, committed to
Jail at this place to await trial at next
Court. He gives his name as Carel Hoff-
man and is about 54 years of age. He
has wife about 6 years of age.
Year: 1860

A week or two ago four creditors start
ed from Boston, in the same train of cars,
for the purpose of attaching the property
of a certain debtor in Pennington. in the
State of Maine He owed each one sep
arately, and they each we're suspicious of
the object Of the other, but dared DOT say
a word about it So they rode, acquain-
tauces all, talking upon everything except
that which they had most at heart
When they arrived at the depot at Far
mington, which was three miles from
where the debtor did business, they found
nothing to put them over the road but a
solitary cab, towards which they all rush
ed. Three got in and refused admittance
to the fourth, and the cab started. The
fourth ran after and got upon the outside
with the driver. He asked the driver if
be wanted to sell his horse. He replied
that be did not-that the horse was not
worth $50, but be would not sell bin for
that. He asked bin if he would take
500. "Yes," said he. The "fourth
man" quickly paid over the money, and
took the reins and backed the cab up to
the bank, slipped it from the harness and
tipped it up SO that the door could not be
opened, and jumped upon the horess back
and rode of, while the insiders looked
out Of the window. He rode to lawyer
and got writ made and sersed, and his
debt secure, and got back to the hotel
Just as the insiders came up putting and
blowing.
Year: 1860

R@An old criminal vas once asked
what was the first step that led him to
ruin. when he answered:


The fret step was cheating a printer
out of two years subscription. When I
had done that, the devil took such gripe
on me that l could not shake him Off
Delinquents reflect ere it is too late.
Year: 1860

STRUCK BY LIGHTENG.-The house of Mr..
Julius Brown, clerk in the Recorders Office,
was struck by lightning during the heavy
shower Of yesterday morning. Mr.. Brown
was lying in bed, his head near that portion
Of the wall to which the lightning rod was
attached. He was so severely shocked as to
be stunned for some time. When he recov-
cred, one side of his body was found to be
paralyzed. 1t is expected that he will recov-
er from this, however. singularly enough,
well near the house was dried up by the
electricity.
Year: 1860

CRoP PRosPECTs.-One year ego yesterday
farmers looked over their broad fields and
rejoiced at the prospects Of golden harvests
gardeners were thankful for the luxuriance
Of their vegetation, and everybody looked
forward with hope and satisfaction to the ag-
ricultural wealth in store. One year ago this
morning the fields were in mourning fol
their blighted erOrs, the gardens were desc
late in their blackened vegetation, and the
conversation Of the day was filed with Ia
mentations over the dlreful effects of the
unexpected frost.


This year we again feel confident and hope
full as we look upon the green Aelds and the
loaded fruit trees. The crops are unusually
promising, and from east to west the glad
cry rings from heart to heart, "sesd-time
and harvest shall not fail" From the prai-
ries Of the West and mountains of the East
songs Of thanksgiving arise to the Giver Of
all good for the abundance of His mercies.
Year: 1860

ACADEMY OF MUsIo.-The weather last
evening was such as to keep all bnt very
few away from the Academy. Those few ex-
pressed themselves much pleased with the
performance Of the company, and of Miss
Gray, the star.
Year: 1860

went few weeks since into Jail TO
see young man who had once been a
Sabbath School sch olar.


The keeper took large bunch of keys
and led us through the long, gloomy halls,
unlocking one door after another, until at
length he opened the door of the room
where sat tAe young man we had come
TO see. The walls of the room were Of
coarse stone, the floor Of thick plank and
before the windows were strong iron bars.


Without, all WAS beautiful the green
fields, the sweet flowers, and the singing
birds were as lovely as ever; but this
young man could enjoy none of these
20, never again could he enjoy none OF
these-no, never again could he 90 out,
for he was condemned to death Yes,
he had killed sman, and now he himself
must die. Think of it, only twenty years
old, and yet n murderer


sat down beside him aud talked with
him.


Oh said he, as the tears rolled down
his checks, Il did rot mean TO do il, but
| was drunk ; then got angry and be-
fore knew what was about, killed
him Oh, if | had minded what my
Sabbath School teacher said, If had
minded my mother, should never have
come 20 this-I should have never been
heren


Il would make your heart sore as it
did mine, to see and talk with him.
Once he was happy playful child like
you; now he is poor, condemned young
man. He did not mind his mother, did
not govern his temper, and as he grew
older he went with bad boys, who taught
him bad habits and he became worse
and worse, until. as he said, when drunk,
he killed a man and now, after few
weeks, he must suffer the drs sadful penalty.


AS left him he said


'Will you not pray for me y aud be
added, "oh ! tell boys everywhere to
mind their mothers, and keep away from
bad companions
Year: 1860

Look UP.-Here is good moral un-
der the guise Of fable IA young man
once picked up sovereign in the road.
Ever afterwards, as he walked along, he
kept his eyes fixed steadily on the ground,
in hopes Of finding another. And in the
course Of long life he did pick up, at
different times, 8 goodly number Of coins,
gold and silver. But all these years,
while he was looking for them, he saw
not that the heavens were bright above
him, and nature beautiful around. He
never once allowed his eyes to look up
from the mud and filth in which he
sought the treasure and when he died,
a rich old man, he only knew this fair
earth Of ours as dirty road in which 10
pick up money a. you walk along.
Year: 1860

PRAYING FOR RAIN.-At the time Of
a great drouth in Eugland, several pious
farmers agreed to hold a special meeting
to pray for the much needed rain. When
the appointed time came, the minister
was surprised to see one Of his little Sab,
bath scholars bring huge old family
umbrella, and asked her why she did so
on such lovely morningl The
child gazeG at him with evident surprise
at the inquiry, and replied why, sir,
thought AS We were going to pray God
for rain, I'D DO sure to want the umbrel.
la While they were praying the wind
arose and the clear sky became cIouded,
which was soon followed by heavy lhun
der storm, by which those who came un
prepared to the meeting were drenched,
while Mary and the minister were shelf
cred by the umbrella her faith had led
her TO bring.
Year: 1860

The COUNTY HosPIrAL This institution is
fast being put in good condition. Every
thing in the way of its renovation is done
except the waitewashing, which is going on
and will soon be finished We would sug-
gest to the Supervisors the propriety of hav.
ing trees planted in the Hospital yard. The
expense will be but small and the Warden,
MIR. Gilmore, will see that the planting is
successfully done. Shade trees around the
building will not only be highly ornamental
but conducive to the health of such patients
as may desire to breathe the fresh air, with
out the ability to walk about, to any consid-
cradle extent.
Year: 1860

A. DELANo.-rhis gentleman has been
blessing Marysyille and vicinity with the
light of his benignant counteaance, for day
or two past Yesterday, he drove his nice
little bob-tail ponies some twenty miles up
Feather River, and visited some of the scene.
OF his old pioneer days. If We do not see
something shortly from his facile pen, We
shall be disappointed.
Year: 1860

HEYNEss Pass RoAD.-Trayelers, fresh
from Washoe, who have come over the Hem
ness Pass, concur, says the Nevada Trans
cript, in speaking of it as the best mountain
road in the State. The difficulties at Dog
Valley Hill have all been obviated, for the
present, at least, by cutting a road, wide
enough for a single track ON a grade of six
teen inehed to the rod Early in the spring
enough to admit of double track.
Year: 1860

AT the last meeting of the Boston Society
for Medical Improvement" DR.. Jackson said
the practice of opium eating was exceeding
ly common in our country towns, and this
opinion was confirmed by other physicians
present
Year: 1860

SILVER PRosPEcTING.-In Tulare county a
company are fitting up with provisions and
implements for the purpose ofhunting a very
rich silver lead, that was discovered in lS49,
in the Little Owens Lake country.