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Year: 1859

The New York Herald of Nov. 2Sth, has
the following:


"Ever since the 9Th day of March last,
book. called Compendium of the Impending
Crisis of the South" has been secretly clreu-
lated in large numbers in the Northern
states, indorsed by private circular to
which are appended the names Of the Cover
nor of the State of New York, OF an eN-
Judge of our Supreme Court, OF the Chair
man of the New York Republican State
Committee, Of large number Of wealthy and
respectable citizens, and sixty eight members
OF Congress


The book itself claims to have been got up
bv a Southern man; but it smells SO strongly
Of the shop that every one who examines II
is led to the inevitable conviction that the
workers of the Tribune have had their hands
deeply in its preparation. In its pages the
mask of moderation is completely thrown
aside, the Republican party is declared to be
completely aboiitiunized, and its intention to
hurry ON "a remorseless and bloody rev vOlution
is openly proclaimed; slavery must be
throttled No man can be a true
patriot without becoming an abolitionist.


Every vicsim of the vile institu
tion, whether white or black, must be rein
vested with the sacred rights. we
believe the Northern people have been too
scrupulous. They haze approached
but half way to the line of their duty The
non Shareholders of the South are thus eX-
horted: do not reserve the strength ol
your arms until you shall have been rendered
powerless to strike:" and the Shareholders
are told lit is for you to decide whether we
are to have justice peaceably or by violence
| fur, whatever consequences may follow, we
are determined to have it one way or an
other"'


The Herald publishes list of the name;
of those who have subscribed in aid of the
general fund for circulating one hundred
thousand copies of the work. The subscrip
tions up to the 5th Of June last amount tc
about SO 600.
Year: 1859

PnRExoLoGY.-A correspo ndent signing
himself "E," sends US communication on
the subject of phrenology which is liable to
two objections 1t is written on both sides
Of a page and the writer does not privately
acquaint us with his name. Nevertheless,
the article is well written, and we desire to
publish it 1t shall appear in our next issue,
but in the meantime the author will please
send us his name, which of course is to be
kent q secret.
Year: 1859

MARTsvILLE LEIDERKRANz-This gallant
association will hold their annual ball and
connivial meeting this evening, at the Hall
of Monsieur and Madame Peri, at the City
Water Works. The occasion will no doub
be one Of the pleasantest of the season, anC
those fortunate enough to be present will
have rare treat. The best music which
the city affords will be on hand and every
thing conducted in superb style.


Orders for carriages can be left with the
Committee Of Arrangements,
Year: 1859

The New York Tribune closes an article
on the death of John Brown, as follows:


Yes, John Brown dead is verify power
like Samson in the falling temple of Daqon
like Zska, dead with his skin stretched
over drumhead, still routing the foes he
brayely fonght while he lived. Time will
doubtless make plain the object and the effect
OF this sacrifice, and show the errors of Man
overruled and made benefcent by the wis
dom and loving justice of God. So let us be
reverenty grateful for the privilege of living
in world rendered noble by the daring he
Iroes, the suffering of martyrs-auong whom
let none doubt that History will accord an
honored niche to Old John Brown.
Year: 1859

by many who read lis letter. We should
like much to see his reasons in favor OF the
Southern Route more fully stated and en-
larged upon. Something from his pen OF
this character we would take pleasure in lay
ng before our readers
Year: 1859

STRANGE CUsToM AMONG THE CHINooKs.-A
friend of ours, lately from Fraser river, on
visit to this State tells us some queer things
about the Chinooks in that region. He RUS
sailing craft on Seaton Lake, and has his
domici on shore. The Chinooks are around
him all the time. and steal everything they
can get their hands on. They are in about
the same scale of humanity with the Diggers
of California, and wholly different from the
manly and warlike tribes on the headwaters
of Fraser river.


Among the queer things he tells about
them, is the custom they have of burying
their sick people alive. As soon as their
medicine man or conuror informs them that
a sick man, woman or child cannat recover,
they Immediately dig hole in some conven.
lent spot and give him or her the benefit of a
burial. 1t is of no use for the patient to OBJ
ject or remonstrate beg or implore, wall or
howl-in he goes or she, as the case may be,
and that is the last Of On one occasion
which happened not great while ago, II
| u'leu "p Olu nun was pEOHOuhceu phst TecoN-
cry by the conjuror. and was accordingly
t,ken out and buried In short time after
he appeared at the camp of his family in a
good trim as when he was put under ground
He had scratched ont! Whether the excite
ment of the burial produced change in hi
constitution for the better or whether he wa.
not so badly off in the first place as he was
supposed to be, our friend knows not, but
esrtain it Is, the old man got well and at last
accounts was as sound as a dollar How many
more poor devils would scratch out, if they
could, remains matter of very grave con
.cture.
Year: 1859

STRUCK A LoG.-A company engaged in
sinking a shaft on the bluff near Oroville, re
Gently struck, says the Record, what had
been' at some future age, leg This was at
depth of one hundred and twenty feet, and
some distance below the bed of the river
They are still descending
Year: 1859

THE VARIETIEs-Mr. George Jordan's benefit was


crusher, of the largest audtores of the season
being assembled, Notwithstanding the rain and mud.
The ladies complimented the popular beneficiary by
turning out in great force and there not comfort
able standing for they OF the sterner sex
who came too late to get seats. Mrs. George Jordan
made first appearance and very favorable impress
sion, being handsome lady and clever actress.
Her personaton of Gertrude in the Little Treasure
was an exceedingly pleasant performance, and was
heartily appauded. The requirements of the part
which is by no means simple one, sat easily and
gracefully upon her, and were fully answered by her
rendering, which was charming. The beneficiary
played with his usual excellence, and everybody else
concerned seemed to be upon his or her good beha-
vor and indeed it would have been hard for an actor
actress to play badly under the inspiration OF such
house. The occasion was regular ovation, and
| the beneficiary should feel happy.


| AT THE AMpHIrHEATER, the spectacular drama
Bottle Imp, very good thing, and the pretty little
| play " The Wandering Boys of Switzerland were
cleyerly performed to moderate attendance by the
|
Year: 1859

We shall soon begin to agree with the outside
world that New Orleans is the most important point
In the country for the press every where is continu
ally engaged in discussing and settling affairs in
such manner as their discretion indscretion
best. They canvass and decide upon our domestic
politics, crevasse private river discuss our pecu
liar foundation and local habtatons and public erec'
tons, and fix up things generally very mnch to their
own satisfaction not to ours. But the matter of our
foundation is guestio uerata that exercises the out
sders most continually and severely They are never
tired of the theme, though are and have varously
decided that the existence of New Orleans depend
ent upon fearfuy ra tenure, for as the father o.
waters manufactured ground Of delta mud we are
only tenants at will and liable to be elected whenever
the watery controller of our destnes sees do away
with his own work and wash US out. This dependent
position gives our solictous cotemporaries so much
uneasness that it is really unkind to assert that
do not sympathize with them.


The Cincinnati Daily Times, with kind, commise
rating intent doubt, announces that New Orleans
rests upon forest of cypress trees, and that forest
on yet another, and until we elevated at an
altitude ofsx hundred feet from the roots othe bottom
forest of all, sort of rockabye baby on the tree
top existence at once precarious and dangerous to
lives and fortunes of all concerned Now the fact is
VIC aS hoe esteeH uiuety-uue year iease hS SAFE aS
it is anywhere and consider that real estate is as
good as anybody's, though trie juicy at times; and
notwithstanding the danger which exists of the cy-
press trees decayng and letting land fall through
for want of support or of its being washed away
some fine day, there is not foot nor pound OF it
which is not cash reality. And more, so far from
taking off any of our property good friend Msss-
sppi occasionally adds literally to wealth by pre-
senting with few hundred thousands worth of real
estate ast has been doing for years. and it did last
year, when to make amends for the passionate upris
ing of its oods it left two three squares Of the
highest and most valuable land in the city where
only waste of waters previously existed.


Not content with ignorantly misrepresenting the
Crescent City the press also misepresents the partc
ular portion of it next in importance to the whole,
to.wt the Crescent newspaper, which the New
York Express recently referred to as Democratic
paper! Such villifcation is ample ground for libel
suit. +" Who steals my good name," etc.
Year: 1859

The s1cKLEs JuRY.-The counsel in the Sickles
case managed very adroitly to select twelve of the
most consummate in the Federal District to act
as Jnrymen, if we may Judge not by their verdict,
which we have no intention of discussing but by the
rldicnously childish and egotstical manner in which
they have conducted themselves since the trial. We
have come to the conclusion, from their remarks,
that they consider themselves the twelve most promi
nent and illastrious men in all America and their
foreman, one Arnold by name, modesty remarked,
and has been reported in hundred papers, that
hope my latest posterity will honor my memory for
having served on this jury" and expressed his pous
qualification that he had lived to render such yer
dict The remarks of his associates were in CORE
spending strain of modest selfgratuaton over th cir
own distinguished arrival at foregone conclusion
Year: 1859

THE VoLKsFEsT.-lf the skies smile benignantly
the Nolksest revelers will go forth tomorrow to the
chosen scene of jollication in grand procession amid
the booming of thnnderous cannon; and if the skies
are not propitious, why the thunder of the cannon
will sleep in readiness for favorng tmes and the pro-
cession will not form, and the Creole Course will re.
main in its usual undisurbed quietude, and the pub
lie will rest in expectation of some further announce
inen from the Yolksfest authorities of the resumption
OF its festivities.
Year: 1859

The LAST DAY.-If there is any one in the city
gifted with the least appreciation of the fine arts who
has not yet seen the great painting of Niagara by
Church, which has been on exhibition many weeks
at the store of Messrs. Bloomfield & Steel, 60 Camp
street, there is yet time for such to repair the neglect;
but the opportunity may not be delayed, for th is is
the last day that the picture will be displayed in New
Orleans We refer to announcement to such effect.
Year: 1859

DEATH ON THE 1RAcK.-On the 3Oth ult. the pas
senger train between Macon and Ataanta ran over
and killed a man named Henry Spoilers, near East
Point The cars passed over his head between the
mouth and nose, completely severng the upper part
of the head from the body, which fell over the rail
and remained in his hat


On rounding q curve, emerging from cut, the
engineer observed something on the track with sew
eral dogs near it, His first impression was that it
was hog, overrun by preceding train, which had
attracted the dogs, but second thought closer ap
proach, which was instantaneous, suggested that it
might be man, and he Immediately reversed the
engine, but too late. The unfortunate man was seen
some hours previously, his way to East Point, so
much under the influence of liquor as to be almost
unable to walk The dogs proved to be his, and
would allow no approach to the body, until they
were driven away by throwing stones at them.
Year: 1859

THE BARRY CHAPEL.-The following story
has reference to a building which many citizens
will remember as formerly standing on the
right of the road leading from Greenleaf Point
To the Navy-Ysrd. Perhaps there are some
living who attended religious services in the
Barry Chapel, erected in 1906. We believe
the property fell to some distant heir, who,
having no romance in his soul, allowed the
building to be sold for old brick. There is a
brick-ysrd there now, if we mistake not. The
story was published originally in the New Y ork
Kniekerbocker ' ....
Year: 1859

B9- We learn by some newly arrived
emigrants, that the most difficult portion of
the trip across the plains" has been OBJ
waited by the construction of a new road
by Col. Lander. The new road enters the
Rocky Mountains some distance north Of
the South Pass, and intersects that road
about forty miles beyond Fort Hall. An
old Oregonian familiar with both routes, is
enthusiastic in its praise. He says it is a
speadid road, plenty of grass and water
on the whole route, and that they made
better time there than on any other part
of the route.


We also learn that a gentleman in a
train now on the Umatilla, has about thir-
ty head of fine blooded cattle, one-half of
which are represented as full-blooded, and
fully equal, if not superior to any ever
brought into the State. We hope they
will find their way into this valley.
land Advertiser.
Year: 1859

A SPLIT AS IS A SPLT.-The New Haven
Palladium, Republican print, says:-As
members of the Opposition, we never cal
culated any gain from these family jars of
the Democracy, nor do we now. In fact
they generally end in closer union than be-
fore. But with the opposition, a split is
split, and the more you try to fix up the
more of split it becomes.
Year: 1859

INJURY TO CRoPs.-The late rains must
have resulted in immense injury to crops in
this, as well as some Of the adjoining coun.
ties. The rain of week before last had al.
ready caused much grain to sprout, and
that Of the present week we fear will wind
up the farming operations of many a farmer
the present year. Some grain is still stand.
ing. The season is unpreccdently late.
Year: 1859

UNUSUAL VIsrToR.-A large Elk was
seen on Bush Prairie, five miles south of
this place, week before last. A number of
young men, and lot Of dogs, started in
pursuit of the big game" but the animal
evidently did not like the company kept by
the dogs, and left for the wilderness.
Year: 1859

The argument in this case was resumed by W m.
Schley, Counsel for Mr.. Gaither,) who c0mmen-
ced hv saving that. in the discussion of a question
of purely legal character, it is The desire and the
effort of every experienced advocate who has conf
dence in mis- cause, to cOnne himself as closely as
possible to the propositions which properly belong
tn the case He is well aware that every digres-
sion from the plain line of straight argument may
possibly mislead, and he is farther aware, that, if
he gives any play to the Imagination, he may run
far away from the path be desires to pursue, as
to loose sight entirely of the upon which he
at first started. And when the learned and distn-
gushed counsel, who, upon this case ON hhe
part of the petitioner, had stated, with char
acterstic distnctness the main propositions
which properly belonged TO it, might have
been expected that he would have gone in his
usual course and discussed those propositions by


the application of those specific principles of law
which are so well known to him. and by the au
thoritv of decided cases. instead of engaging i'll the


discussion of collateral matters, and speaking Of
things of a general nature with which we have
nothing TO dol say.that, with great respect, in
regard to the precise question upon which vour
Honor is now called upon to pass, no man knows
better than know the eminent ability, the inesti-
mabe tact, and the eXhaustlesS resources of the
legal knowledge of my brother, tMr Jehnson, J
who has already spoken on the part of the petit
tioner; but | must say, that was not at all sur
prised to find, in an early stage Of his argument,
instead OF applying his mind in his usual forcible
manner to the real question to be discussed, that
he had turned his attention T. to the general
matters, and was speaking of a. case not
now before the Court, but any case of a
contested election that might hereafter arise. j
shall not follow him in the course be has taken, but
Year: 1859

SAxp BARs.-The late rise in the noun
tain streams seems to have stirred up the
mud and sand in the bottom Of the Sacra-
mento. as far down as the city Of the Plains
Several sand bars near that city have been
shifted or newly formed, much to the incon-
venience Of steamboat navigators on that
river. The process Of" filling up seems
to be going on with an increased ratio, and
railway connection between the two princi-
ple cites OF the state will soon become q
matter of absolute necessity.
Year: 1859

MILL STREET TO ne PLASKED.-The prop
erty holders on Mill Street, being through
ly disgusted with the superabundance oil
mud in that locality, have at last determin-
ed to mend their ways" and have let the
contract to Mr.. G. d. Roberts to plank that
Street with three inch plank. Unless the
denizens Of lower Main Street follow their
example soon. we fear they will be utterly
cut of from all communication with the civil
lized world.
Year: 1859

RAIL ROAD SURVEY Mr.. Sherman Day is
now engaged in making survey for Rail.
road from Folsom to Auburn. The Nevada
Democrat understands that he will continue
bis survey as far as that place for 5000. 1t
is to be hoped that measures will be taken to
secure this survey SO important to this county.
We fully agree with the Democrat, that with
reliable survey of the route. and the cost
ascertained, a company could be formed. and
we believe sufficient amount of stock sub
seribed in this county to insure the compile
tion Of the road. Property holders could
well afford to invest half their means in the
stock, for the completion of the road would
more than double the value of property along
the entire line Of the road.
Year: 1859

4


What are we doing to render Grass Valley
permanent and hourishing town. 1t has
almost grown to be an axiom that the decay
of our mining towns is hut question Of
time, and although we are surrounded by
the evidences OF thrift and prosperity, our
quartz mills continue pounding out the gold
and the rugged forms OF hundreds Of miners
are seen at dawn aud twilight going to aud
returning from their productive TOLL yet we
know not. so gloriously uncertain is mining,
when this shall all fail, and the grass grow
again In our streets. Let US look therefore
to the future. and mayhap we can catch the
wave that shall wait us on to fortune.
It has been found that certain localities
are adapted for distributing points; and
those towns so fortunate Ia possessing that
advar tage soon grow in wealth and popula-
tion. Hitherto our sister town Of Nevada
has enjoyed. to considerable degree, the
advantage Of being terminus Of both trav-
ell and trade. aud to her location she is in.
debted for much OF her advancement and
wealth.


But compare Nevada now to what she was
five years ago then her streets were swarm
ing with teamsters, teams and pack trains;
now, scarcely any goods are unladen at Ne
vada, except those destined for home con-
sumption. Merchants and others. in the
Northern section Of the County, all purchase
at San Francisco. and the goods are shipped
direct to their several localities above. Ne
vada is now entirely dependant upon her
mining resources.


It seems to us there is plum for us to
pluck. If we bestir ourselves. The projec-
tors of the Railroad from Folsom state that
by next February the road will be ready for
travel, as far as the projected town Of Lin
coin. which latter point is only about 20
miles from Grass Valley. All we want now,
to make us THE town OF Nevada County, is
a Railroad from this place to Lincoln. If
we can make Grass Valley the mountain
terminus, we can command all the travel and
traffic for years to come.


A Railroad up Wolf or Dry Creek would
make this the distributing town Of the
County. Hotels. stables and trading houses
would spring up, thousands Of laboring men
would find ready employment and now ave-
nues of business be opened for our enter
prise. We are geographically situated for
terminus, and it only needs little spirit to
seize these golden advantages Not alone
our buspess men, but all classes are inter-
ested in this matter. AS the means of trav.
el are increased. the price of freight will de-
crease, and, although our wants and pecessa-
ries may increase, yet the means Of gratify-
ing them will be augmented.


Shall we lie listless and see this rich op'
portunity escape us
Year: 1859

Still. ASorHER.-There was quite lit
tie excitement at Virginia City. last week,
in consequence of the reported discovery Of
another rich vein Of ore, at first thought to
be silver, but which has since proved to be
lead. no doubt highly argentiferous. 1t is
thought the discovery will prove valuable,
and add still another feature to the mineral
resources of this remarkable region. This
new discovery Is on the further side Of Car
son River, and in the direction OF Genoa.
Year: 1859

7 will give the mode which have practlced
for long time very successfully. The hams
cure generally sell in Savannah at Is to l8 cents
and are considered equal to Westphaila. hlii the
hogs before day, and when they are drained remove
them to the smoke house; Or which Is better, XIII
them at or p NJ, and get them to the smoke
house bv nightfall The object is to keep the
meat from the sun and fies.-Cut up the meat,
cutting off the hams first that while some OF
the hands are engaged in cutting up the other
meat. the hams can be attended to; sprinkle
small teaspoonfal Of powdered saltpetre on each
ham. and rub it in with the fingers, or make
solution of saltpetre and swab the hams with 1t;
then add tablespoonful, or more, OF red pepper
70 each ham and rub it in then add tablespoonful
of good brown sugar or good New Orleans syrup
to each ham and rub that in; let the hams lay till
the other meat is cut up and rubbed with salt and
laid away; then take the hams and rub them with
salt and lay them away single, on boards.


The next morning or the next night take up
the hams and rub them with salt thoroughly and
nut them in tight tubs (moasses hogsheads cut In
two) till the end of the fourth week; then hang
them up to smoke The shoulders may be treated
in the same way-the middlings need not be-
Smoke with tan bark or green hickory wood; kiudlc
with light-wood chips. Have some hickory ashes
prepared in dry weather and kept In barrel In
the smoke house, and when the meat Is taken down
(early in March) rub it all with ashes; lay away
the hams by themselves in tubs or boxes between
every LAYER of hams put four sticks, made from
old oak boards or seasoned wood Pack the
shoulders by themselves in the same way, and the
sides or middlings the same. Overhaul the meat
the 1st of May and 1st of July, and rub with
ashes again if need be-


This is very troublesome; but every lover of
ham must take pains in order to succeed.


Hancock county, Ga, Dee r. d. T.
Year: 1859

COMPLIMENTARY A man once asked another
who he liked best to hear preach. why, said he,
[ like to hear Mr. B best, because L don't like
to hear any preaching, and his comes the nearest
to nothing Of any ever heard"