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Year: 1859

let them go.

 Selt-Deception of Disappointed Aspirants

 inc bitter partlsans who keep up such a dln about dissensioDs among democr and make such desperate exertions to produce and exasPerate them greatly overrate their own importance. Of all their exaggera tions, none is more abusrd than that which swells their own individual conseouence in to such undue proportionsl They magnify themselves into 6 leaders," and. notwith standing the insignificant retinue which thev can show, they vainly imagine that their paltry treachery will wear the aspect of a great schism in the party which they have abandoned

 Now, in point of fact, the masses of the democracy care little or nothing for these would-be chiefs. The latter, they perceive very clearly, are governed by maxims to- tally different from those which inAu ence themselves. True democrats are at tached to their party because they are de- voted to it's cardinal iples-because under its ascendancy, the country has uni formly enjoyed protection, honor, and hap piness. Other enlightened and patriotic men have co-operated with the democratic party because they were convicted of the purity and nobleness of it's intentions, and that more substantial benefit would be se- cured to the nation at large from its success than from the triumph of any other body of men. These are the principles which hold together upright and sound-headed men in a patriotic party. They are not to be driven off from it's support by personal dis appointments, or even by the disapproval of measures which, however dstasteful or objectionable in their opinion do not affect the honor or the vital interests of the coun- try, or imply any violation of justice, fdeli- ty, or integrity on the part of those who sanction and execute them.

 The would-be leaders, to whom we have alluded, are controlled by considerations of quite an opposite nature. The public good Is the last thing in their thoughts Their main purpose in bringing men into power is to benefit themselves; and, when disap- pointed in their selfish aims, they fly off like so many marauders who join an army only for booty, and naturally range themselves, as an ultimate resort, among the most re- lentless opponents of democracy There let them go!
Year: 1859

A negro man belonging to Dr. Sanders, of Holly Springs, Dallas county, we under stand, was frightened to death by one of Mabies' elephants, week before last. The circumstances as we learned them were these: Alter the performance of the com pany at Holly Springs, the elephants were removed short distance from the pavil- lion and confined in the bushes, to await the time of starting to the next place of exhibition; the negro, not knowing they were there, was passing near by, when one of them passed his trunk around the body of the boy, drawing him gently towards his elephantship, the negro seeing the colos- sal proportions of the animal, which the darkness of the night no doubt greatly mag nifed made herculean effort, and sue ceeded in escaping from the disagreeable embrace he ran a short distance and fell to the ground, arousing the whole neighbor- hood with his cries; being unable to rise he was taken up and carried to the house, where he soon after died, the Doctors say from no other cause than fright
Year: 1859

ments, Why they the., two men would have
TO bear portion of the expense incurred by
the said reporters they were rot going
to do any snch thing they void not bear
such expense they would pay for their own
supper. but nary red would they contribute
towards finding any one else. There were
those who would be glad to pay all such ex-
expenses--but no; these remarkably eco
nomical m could think Of no such
thing, and if reporters were admitted,
they would do what they could to injure
the prosperity Of the Society! Rather than
have any trouble about the matter the GEN
tlemen Of the Society acceded to the unheard
Of demands Of the things, and the reporters
were again waited on and told that the in
vitations were Withdrawn. For all this we
do not care straw any way. We have no
right as old settlers. to be there. but as re-
porters We claim that We have right, and
we shall-beyond doubt-manage to give
report Of the proceedings Those gentlemen
who have acted and talked like men in the
matter have our kindest regards. Those
who hsve taken this opportunity to show
how mean naturally mean man can be,
are entitled to our pity True they are old
settlers Of Scott courLy-so much more dis.
honor to the soil on which they have grown
fat We would take this opportunity to
inform our readers that We shall give full
report Of the proceedings Of the festival in
our Thursday mornings edition those
economical people to the contrary notw.th-
atandinO
Year: 1859

New YoRK, Feb 2l.--The steamship Black
Warrior from Havana 18th, went ashore on
Rockaway bar, while in charge Of . pilot
Sunday morning. Her passengers and mails
were brought to this city last evening by u
pilot boat. The steamer remains in sight
and has on board x20s, 900 in specie and a
valuable cargo Three tugs have gone to
her assistance.


There is no news Of interest from Havana.


LATER The steamship Black Warrior
at Rackaway has five feet Of water around
her at low tide and yet RENAME tight.
She has but little freight. Underwritera
agents have gone to her and will probably
discharge her specie on the hesch. The
wind is strong from the northw west which il
favorable for her getting of
Year: 1859

OSE GONE HoxE.-During the past
year We understand that there has been
only one death among the Old Settlers OF
Scott County that one was Mr.. David
Barry, who for many year. had been stur-
dy yeoman of this county. the interest Of
which he. has done much towards
He has now gone home-gone to that rest
which must sooner or later be the rest Of
all. May his vacant seat at the table this
evening not be forgotten. There may be
mony more at the next annual gathering Of
the Pioneers
Year: 1859

BUDS SwELLING.-We understand
that the buds of the fruit trees in this vicin
ity have commenced swelling, and in few
days will put forth leaves unless the weather
should take a sudden change. 1t is no very
aattering sign Of large fruit crop next
season, and may go turn out as to cut off
the crop entirely. But We hope for better
thinpa
Year: 1859

E The Burtis mouse has made
arrangements for two hundred and fifty
guests tonight. The bill of fare is sufficient
TO make the Oldest settlers mouth water
Reacing it over once is fully equal to eat
ing any ordinary meal.
Year: 1859

GRAND PARADE.-We understand
that the military companies of our city will
be out on public parade to-day, which is
the 22d of February-the anniversary of
the birth of GEN G GEoRGE WASHINGTON. They
will make a splendid appearance, and we
hope our citizens will show them merited
attention. Let every man be as patriotic as
possible, under the circumstances.
Year: 1859

IMPROVEMENT THE ORDER, &c.-Our
excellent postmaster, A. F. Mast, E-q., who
always has an eye to the convenience Of his
numerous customers has set apart portion
of the Post Office lobby, and has appointed
Mr. s. II. Starr as exclusive agent for the
sale of Postage stamps. After the place
shall have been properly arranged and fit
ted up, this part of the Post Office business
will be entirely in Mr. Stars hands. and no
stamps Of any kind will be sold at the Post
Office proper This arrangement will be of
great advantage to the public, as those
wishing to purchase stamps will always
find clerk ready to wait upon them at all
hours Mr. Starr will also carry on the
periodical business at the same place, and
supply all those who want the latest maga-
zines and newspapers as previously. On
the whole the arrangement is good one
and will be Of great advantage to every
body.
Year: 1859

Ice MovING.-Yesterday morning,
the ice which for some time has evinced a
strong disposition ia evacuate, took q start
and crowded it's way down stream, to the
great admiration of an immense crowd
which rushed to the levee to see the show
But the sight was not great after all for
the ice soon gorged on the island and set
back towards the bridge, causing the water
to rise some six or eight feet In . very short
epace of time.


At about four o'clock in the afternoon the
ice took fresh start-the immense press
ure Of the water being too much to with>
Standard moved away down stream leav-
ing only the shore ice which will soon melt
away or follow after. Navigation is now
open, and that some weeks earlier than last
year. We may soon expect to notice the
arrival of boats from st. Louis, as we believe
the channel of the river is entirely clear
from lie Claire to New Orleans, and in all
probability it will not close over again this
winter.
Year: 1859

Hon. Joseph r. Chandler Minister Resident of
the United States the Court of Naples furnishes
brief account of the circumstances current at Nas
ples December 10th, relative 10 an expected ernp.
tion OF Mount Yesuvius:


sat the present moment the people of this city
are in great excitement at the Indications of dam
gerous eruption from Mount Vesuvius. For long
time great masses of lava have been issuing from
apertures on tue side of the mountain, about half
way up; and these apertures have beeu augment T.
lug in number and size so rapidly that not only
is there apprehension of an eruption, but serious
tearsare expressed that the sides of the noun
tain will soon be so worn and perforated as to be
no longer able to sustain the superior portion and
people are leaving the vicinity and coming into the
city proper. Last night the mountain was truly
graud The hundreds of great fires on the sides
(red-ho laya) We're terribly brilliant while the
vast volume of smoke that rose slowly from the
crater above had i's side illuminated by the fire on
the 1anks, and presented an appearance of indes>
cribable grandeur. l, of course, am unable to saw
whether these Tears we!l>founded; but they are
entertained by men OF science aud experience here
To day the people of the city omm EN- Grating 2
the first anniversary ofthe awful earthquake OF
and they are all going to church. We seek God
when we fnd no help in and perhaps it is a
part of Gods providence that we should be visited
with scou rges that cannot direct or withhold
Year: 1859

SECRET OF PoPULARITY.-"Occasion Of
Forneys Press writes concerning the propos-
ed editorial meeting of the Five Hundred
in Washington. Reviewing the history Of
the most successful papers in the United
States, he says:


The reader will perceive that wherever a
newspaper has prospered in this country, the
secret of its success is to be found in the fact
that the editor has been entirely independ-
ent of mere politicians, or, if a partisan, has
devoted himself to news and literature. In
this suggestion ought to except the religious
papers, which are but the fervent expressions
of the opinions of the doctrinaires The great
lesson here taught to the editors of the week
ly papers in the different States of the Union
ought to be laid clos ely to their hearts. II
they desire to make their ne ewspapers profit
able and popular, let then initiate the exam
pie of those who have prospered by taking
an independent and upright course.
Year: 1859

A RANoHERo's REVENGE IN MExICo-We
take the appened account of guerilla TRACE.
dy from the Mexican correspondence of the
N. Y. Herald.


Considerable excitement has been created
here recently by some extraordinary occur
rences in the Cuernavaca district 1t appears
that a Spanard who was employed on the
celebrated San Vincente hacienda, as admin
istrator, fell out with Senior Bermajillo, the
owner, and in consequence, left his situation.
He shortly after set up small store in the
vicinity, and appeared to be doing good
business. This did not suit Senior Bermaiillo,
who claimed q monopoly in that quarter, of
supplying the wants Of the inhabitants at
his own exorbitant prices, and in order to get
rid of his rival in business, he denounced him
to the authorities as a conspirator. The au-
thorities at once ordered his arrest, and a
considerable force was detailed to make the
man prisoner. Unfortunately these forces
arrived at the mans store late at night, and
as the district has been overrun with bri-
gands for the past two years, the merchant
refused to admit the soldiers, naturally sup
posing they were robbers. The soldiers com
menced an attack upon the house, and the
meIchant and two friends-another Spanlard
and u ErencDm0u-TetuTueu bnc hiS' Ahe
combat lasted all night, and resulted in the
death of several Of the soldiers, and the NOR
tally wounding of the merchants two friends.
When daylight at length came, the merchant
learned the character of the people attacking
him. and at once surrendered. The merchant
and his two dying friends were carried to
Cuernavaca. On their arrival at that place
the events of the night were no sooner re-
ported to to the commanding officer than he
ordered the merchant to be shot, and he was
accordingly taken out and shCt like dog.
bv the side of ditch, and afterwards pitched
into it. The two friends shortly afterwards
died from their wounds and from want of at
tention. The atrocity was no sooner made
known than a friend of the merchant, a
ranchero in the district raised party OF
men, and set out to avenge the merchant
brutal murder. He soon fell in with the
Government Commissioners, and hung every
one of them to the trees He then came up
this side of the Cuernava in pursuit of other
persons attached to the Clergy party, and
encOuntering the stage coatch from the capl-
tai, he took from it general and his secreta
rv. both relatives of the military Governor
Of Cuernavaca, and hung them on tree IN
sight of that place Since this act of the gal
liant ranchero we have no tidings OF him or
his party, but they are doubtless seeking 9th
er victims to avenge the death OF the mer-
chant and his two friends.
Year: 1859

A WRITER in the Alta thinks that the life
of the young man Herman Ropenheim, who
was drowned by falling overheard from the
steamer Princess between Sacramento and
san Francisco, could have been saved. He
says:


He had on his person several hundred dol
lars, which his father had given him Tor SAFE
keeping. His father, learning what had hap
pened. gave the alarm, and notified the cap,
tain, who Informed him that he was too tired
to do anything in the matter that night, a;
he had worked hard all the night before, and
that furthermore he could not save him, i
he would, as he had no means on board will
which to do it. This, Messrs. Editors, oc-
Cured in smooth water, not thirty yard
distant from the shore on either side; ant
had the least assistance been given, in al
probability the life of human being woulC
have been saved.
Year: 1859

A LEGAL ExoUsE-A gentleman who came
in by the way of the plains short time SINCE
subscribed for our paper, agreeing to pay US
for the same in wood. On Monday, he told
us to stop his paper as he was considerably
on the loaf, and had q chance to read the
Beacon at the saloons. without the expense
of having to pay for it. Of course we caved'
Red Bluff Beacon.
Year: 1859

NOTED citizen of Chicago was last week
blessed by the birth of son, who was in
stantly named John Brown, and in a few
weeks will be publicly christened in that
name. The little Osawattomie was doing
well at last accounts.-AtLantic paper.
Year: 1859

TRIAL TRIP PosTPoNED.-The Bulletin says
that the Siganaw will not leave the Navy
Yard, at Mare Island, until ready for weeks
trip at sea when, if her coal does not ar
rive, she will go to Benicia or come down to
San Francisco to coal up, and thence go
Immediately on her trial trip
Year: 1859

ROAD FROM RED BLUFF TO NONE LAoKEE.-
The matter in regard to the construction of
q wagon road from Red Bluff to the Nome
Lackee Reservation is being revived by citi-
zens Of Red Bluff. The Beacon calls upon
all interested to open their purses and assist
the work.
Year: 1859

The PoTATo RoT.-The Petaluma Argus
says that the potatoes which had been lying
in the ground in its county during the late
wet weather, were becoming affected with
the rot since being dug.
Year: 1859

| The less you leave your children
in your will, the more they will have


in twenty-five years sfterwards.-
Wealth inherited should be an IT,


centive TO action, but instead of that


it is an incentive to sloth. The only


money that does man good is what


he earns himself. A ready made


fortune, like ready made breeches,


seldom fits the man who comes in


possession. A gentleman died q


month since, who left his son sumo


money, other personal property, and
a collection Of rare paintings. The


week after he came into possession
the pictures were traded off at a
fourth their value to a gentleman
who deals in clarets and hoek. The
father was n connoiseur in fine arts:
while the son was a connoiseur only
in brandy and three minute horses.
ln all probability, ayear hence viii
find the property of the latter per-
sonase. reduced to two shirts and a
neck tie, with his soul lost in spend
ing what his father lost his soul in
saving. As We said before, the on,
ly money that does us good is the
money we earn. Ambition and a
hope that is stimulated by q halt
filed pocket book, have power
that wilftriumph over all difficulties,
with the contumely Of the
purse proud, and leaving off with the
malice Of envious. Look around
you, and figure up if these things
are not So.
Year: 1859


i5, WASTING AWAY
A brook in the open shadows


Thro' the years untold has flown,
And over a ledge has fallen 81
On an old and granite stone;
And the ceaseless drip of its waters,
Falling by night and by day,
Throngh-weary years that are feeting


Is washing the stone away.
And down in the lanes and by-ways
OF the crowded. seething town,
The wasting waters of sorrow


Forever are dripping down
On poor hearts, sore and lonely,


And wearing away their core,
Till even that ceaseless dripping


Can wear them away no more.
For they, though strong as the granite
- That wastes in the woodland shade,
Must yield to the endless torture
By the falling waters made;
And though SO brave and sturdy,
So filled with life and might.
They crumble beneath that dripping,
And waste away from sight.
And as that brook in the shadows
Will flow, as it long hath flown,
With stream unceasing. unchanging,
And will wear away that stone,
So the wasting waters of sorrow,
Fa ling by night and by day.
Through weary years that are coming
Will wear brave hearts away.


"A SONG
J love him; dream Of him;
/ sing OF him by day; 81
And all the night / bear him talk.
And yet -he's far away!
There's beau ty in the morning;
There's beauty the day;
There's music in the running stream
And yet-he's far away!
love him; I trust in him;
He trusteth me alway;
And so the times flies hopefully,
Although--he's far away!
Year: 1859

Mr.. Eaitor:-The case of Charles Dun
combe still occupies large share OF public
attention. A protes: was made or attempt
ed to be made, and loud complaints raised
against the decision in this case made by the
majority of our Legislature. The question
is deeper one than is generally imagined,
and requiring more than superficial investi-
CATION to understand its merits. Having
paid some attention to this case, | desire to
offer suggestions. that present themselves to
me as being applicable
The question as determined by the Legis-
latule is not a legal one, but political one
strictly A great mistake has been made
by many, by overlooking this Distinction
| The Sacramento Union assailed Democratic
member of the Assembly with malignity--
because he uttered the sentiment that there
was difference between determining ques-
ton politically and legally, and undertook
to throw odium upon the dominant party
for acting upon this principle. The Union
has utterly ignored this distinction; but when
this nice point is considered calmly, it will
be found that this distinction always has and
still does exist.


The Courts of law in the United States
have decided that "a citizen of the United
States, by becoming citizen OF another
country, does not cease to be citizen OF the
United States, nor is he absolved from his
original allegiance" The Courts derived
this rule from the Common Law, which we
inherited from England, and which is the
rule Of decision in all our courts OF law,
when not repugnant to some actual provl-
sion of the Constitution or Statute Law OF
the United States Our Courts made this
decision wholly and solely on the authority
of the English decisions.


But the whole policy of our Government
since the question was first raised in all
political controversies, has been diametrically
opposed to the decisions of her Courts; and
different doctrine has been strenuously
maintained, demonstrating that there is a
difference between deciding questions pohh-
cally and legally. The United States in
1912, denied the doctrine "oncc subject
always subject" and asserted a contrary
principle with the snews Of war. Daniel
Webster, acting on behalf Of the United
States, denied the doctrine in 1871, and if
at that time formal vote had been taken
on the question by both Houses of Congress,
and by each Legislature in all the States Of
the Union, the decision Of oar own Legsla
ture wolld have been unauimously sustaned;
thus making the rule universal that there
is difference between deciding a question
politically and ltgally, as much so as there
is between the tcchnicaliies of Municipal
Law and the broad principles Of the Law Of
Nations; or as there is between a Court of
Law and National Government.


CAIUS.
Year: 1859

The Directors of the State Prison have
made a report upon the management of the
institution that will do the people good to
read. We shall publish it next week, when
our readers will sec that this famous bugbear
has lost its terrors, and ceased to be a swim
die upon the State. The Democratic party
promised to reform the iniquitous manage
ment of the Prision, and our officers have
been faithful in the performance. The cur
rent expenses of the Prison have been
brought under $4,000 monthly; contrasting
this with previous management, when the
expenses have reached $4,000 and upward
per month, the party have full and sufficient
cause for congratulation in Democratic man
agement.
Year: 1859

One Kirkpatrick took it into his head to
shoot another hombre at Carroton, on We'd
nesday, and with but little ceremony pulled
trigger. His aim was good, but the shootee
being good dodger 'ducked" in time to
escape the ball, and had an inch or two
margin to spare. Not considering such con
duct according to law, the abused individual
went before Justice Greeley, of Dotan's Bar
and 'drew it mild" by entering complaint
of an assault and battery. A warrant was
issued and placed in the hands of Constable
Manuel, who was not long in finding Kirk
patrick, but he, probably having no desire
to be restrained of his liberty in a free coun-
try, presented pistol at the breast of the
Constable, and in return was knocked in the
head with a club, and shortly thereafter
found himself before Court, from whence
Justice Greeley sent him to the county SEM
mary at Auburn for thirty days. SIC transit
gloria Kirkpatrick
Year: 1859

HONEY LAKE.-We learn from a gentle
man, direct from Honey Lake, that there is
quite (. surplus of wheat in that valley and
that some of it will shortly be freighted to
this place. 1t is worth five cents per pound.
An express communication is kept up be-
tween the valley and Shasta. There is no
snow on the road between here and there
The Truckee is not frozen over, and the road
is in good condition. He estimates the
distance from Honey Lake to this place
at about one hundred and twenty miles,
The distance from the Truckee to the near
est habitation in the valley can be travelled
on horseback in one day.


Carson Vdlleu Enterprize.
Year: 1859

FURNISHED RooMs.-Messrs. Gibson have
fitted up the second story of their large fire
proof stone building into rooms for lodgers,
and propose to let them by the night, week,
or month. The rooms are neatly papered
the furniture and bedding entirely new, and
the location convenient.