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Year: 1859

About one.fifth more persons die in May thar
November. After being pent up in the winter
it might be supposed that the ability to go out
and exercise in the luscious air OF spring time,
would be productive of increased vigor ano
health of body, but this is simply not the case
as evidenced by the ably prepared and valuable
reports of City Inspector Morton. This differ
ence of mortality between the last month O
spring and the last month of fall, arises from
causes which are under the control Of the people
or beyond; two of each will be mentioned
The natural causes are, 1st-The increased damp
ness OF the atmosphere, proven by the fact thai
doors which shut easy in winter, do not do sc
in summer. 2nd-Nature takes away the ap
petite for meals, for heat giving food, in order
to prepare the body for the increased tempera
ture of summer But two errors in practice al
this time, interfere with wise natures arrange
nents, and induce many and painful and danger
Gus diseases. First, The amount of clothing il
diminished too soon. Second, the conveniences
OF fire in our dwellings are removed too early
All persons, especially children, old people, and
those in delicate health, should not remove the
thickest woollen flannel of mid-winter, unit
some time in May, and then it should be merely
change to little thinner material.


Furnaces should not be removed, nor fire
places and CRATES cleaned for the summer, until
the lst of June for brisk fire in the CRATE is
sometimes very comfortable in the last week in
May that may be q rare occurrence, but as il
does sometimes take place, it is better to be pre-
pared for it than to sit shiyering for halfa day
with the risk to ourselves and children, of some
violent attack Of spring disease. By inatten
ton to these things four causes are in operation
to chill the body and induce cold aud tevers.


Frst-The dampness of the atmosphere ir
May.


Second-The striking falling off in appetite
for meats and other "heating" food.


Third-The premature diminution of clothing


Fourth-The too early removal of the conve-
niences of fire.


And when the very changing condition of the
weather of May is taken into account, it is nc
wonder, that under the influence of SO many
causes of diminution of the temperature of the
body, many fall victims to disease.


In November, the healthiest month in the
year, we have put on our warmest clothing, We
have kindled our daily fires, we have found 8
keen relish for substantial food, while the damp.
ness of the atmosphere has been removed by the
condensation of increasing cold The wise will
remember these things for lifetime and teach
them to their children.-Halps Journal q
HeGlM
Year: 1859

The latest dog story is of two dogs who fell to
fighting in saw-mill In the course Of their
tusse, one of the dogs wenSplump against saw,
in rapid motion, which cut him in two instanter.
The hind legs ran away, but the fore legs con-
tiuued to fight and whipped the other dog.
Year: 1859

AN ARGUMENT FOR DIVISION OF THE UN-
roN.-One of the best reasons yet heard for dis
union was given by countryman, who went to
call on the President. He said he waited tonr
hours, and could not get in to see him. Sand
concluded said he, 'that if he was so busy as
all that, one President was not enough to attend
to the affairs Of this Republic, and we had bet.
ter have another"
Year: 1859

A Word FrTLY SpoKEN--General Cass said
in the Senate of the United States: 'lndepend-
entity of its connection with human destiny here
after. believe the fate of a republican govern.
ment is indissolubly bound up with the fate Of
the christian religion, and that people who re-
iect its holy faith, will find themselves the slaves
of their own evil passions and of arbitrary pow
Year: 1859

An old settler out West, who was elected JUS
tice Of the peace, couldn't raise enough to pay
an officer for swearing him in; so he stood be-
fore looking glass and qualified himself.
Year: 1859

In fishing, we have occasionally seen, big
pike watching bait, and evidently weighing
the chances between getting good dinner and
being a good dinner. He should have been able
to weigh very accurately-hehad 80 many scales.
Year: 1859

RAsoALLY JoKE.-The clergymen of Madison,
Wis. each found nice ham on the door step on
a recent morning. They were taken in thank
fully as surprise presents, but it turns out that
thew were stolen from the College Steward and
distributed by some students, who thought it an
excellent practical joke. The facts did not come
ont in time to save the bacon.
Year: 1859




Mr. John La Mountain is busily engaged
in this city in making preparations for the
construction of the balloon with which he
hopes to be able TO cross the Atlantic dur
ing the coming season. For two weeks one
Of butchers patent machines at the rope
and cordage works, has been used in MAX
ing the twino to be used for the net Of the
ship. This is about one-tenth Of an inch
in thickness, and composed of thirty-six
strands of the very best Holland linen, care
fully selected from the stock at the Mecha.i-
icville thread mills. 1t was necessary to
guage the machine and drills in order TO
turn out cord Of the required size. That
produced is remarkably beautiful in its mako
AS smooth and even as woven silk. It's
strength may be inferred from tho fact that
it will resist steady strain Of three hun
drcd pounds. The silk for the balloon has
been selected from a recent importation
from the East ladies at New York. 1t is
remarkable for the strength and 6rmuess Of
its fibre, while at the same time Il is as
light as any ia market. The balloon is TO
be constructed at Lancaster, Pa, upon tho
li"tnVS anu WIN lhc hPPAFhluS uScu Wy 1uFs
Wise, the father of mronautics. II win
probably he completed early in May. Tho
irst tlial trip will be made from Chicago
during the latter part of the month--and
Mr.. La Lountaiu designs crossing one of the
lakes, and travelling at least one thousand
miles over the continent Whatever may
be thought of the praeticahility of bis
scheme, he has entered into it with hear
ty earnestucss which proves that he believes
its accomplishment practicable, and is pre-
pared to risk everything 10 the venture, with
no possible hope of making anything unless
he succeeds. In this nineteenth century it
will not do to laugh at any proposition,
however absurd it may seem. We can,
therefore, only wait; and we shall soc what
We shall see. If Mr.. La Mountain should
cross the Atlantic with an arial ship, bis
name will of course 60 down to posterity
with the most famous Of men; if he does
not, he will, it is to be feared, share the fate
of those who Ego down to the sea in ships"
Year: 1859

from which mankind suffer over large part OF
the globe, IN the consequence OF diseased action
in the system, induced by the poisonous miasm of
vegetable decay. This exhalation Ii evolved by
the action of solar heat wet SOIL and rises with
the watery vapor from it. While the sun is below
tho horizon this vapor fingers near the earths sur
face, and the virus is taken with it through the
lungs into the blood There it acts an irritating
poison on the internal visccra and excrcting organs
OF the body The liver becomes torpid and fails to
sccrete not only this virus, but also the bile from
the blood Both the virus and the bile accumulate
IN the circulation, and produce violent oonstitu-
tional disorder. The spleen. the kidneys, and the
stomach sympathize with the liver, and become
disordered also. Finally, the instinct Of our or
ganism, an II in an attempt to expel the noxious
infusion, concentrates the whole blood Of the body
in the internal excrctnries to force them to cast
out. The blood leaves the surface, and rushes to
the central organs with congestive violence. This
Is the CHILL But In this effort 1t fails. Then the
FEVER follows, in which the blood leaves the Gen.
trail organs and rushes to the surface, as II in
another effort to expe the irritating poison through
that other great excretory the skin. In this
also 1t falls and the system abandons the attempt
exhausted. and waits for the recovery of strength
to repeat the hopeless effort another day. These
are the fits or paroxysms Of FnvER AND AauR.
Such constitutional disorder win Of course under
mine the health If it is not removed.


We have iabored to find. and have found, an
aut,1
Year: 1859

has won for itself such a renown for the cure OF
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
It Is entirely unnecessary for us TO recount the
evidence Of its virtues wherever it has been en-
ployed. As It has long been in constant use
throughout this section, we need not do more than
assure the people its quality is kept up the best
Il ever has been, and that it may be relied on to
do for their relief all il has ever been found to do
Year: 1859

WASHINGTON Jan. "a, 1862
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day opened the bids
for the remaining portion of the loan authorized in June
last Bids received from forty -four different parties
and the rates Of premium varied from hreequarers to
five per cent. Those who offered more than two and
half per cent premium get about six millions. The re-
naming four millions will be divided between the bidders
who offered from two to two and half per cent premium
The following are all the bids
Year: 1859

port bill. Mr.. Stephens submitted the following pro
POSITION, which will be adopted next meeting here
after Territory shall be admitted toto the Union as
State with population less than the number required
by the then ratio OF representation for representative in
Congress- 70 be asccr;aned by census in pursuance OF law
that whenever any Territory shall contain suih;iens
population TO constitute State, prescribed IN the
foregoing secon the legislature Of such Territory may
proceedto call convention for the purpose Of forming
constitution and may take all necessary steps for tn;
establishment Of State government in conformity with


the federal constitution subject TO such limitations and
restrictions as TO the mode and Of its approval
or ratification by the people Of tie proposed State they
may have prescribed by law, and shall bs entitled adj
mission into the Union State under such constitution


thus fairly and legally made with without slavery as
such constitution may prescribe That for the purpose
OF ascertaniDg whether any Territory contains the
quisite population TO constitute state census of the
inhabitants thereof shall be taken direction Of


the President Of the United States upon application being
made therefor by the Legislature - such Territory.


The act is TO be Incorporated into and made part the
organic law of each Of the Territories OF the United States
and all laws and parts OF laws inconsistent with the
are to be repealed.
Year: 1859

In our telegraphic column will be found On ac-
count of terrible railro.d accident which occurred
on the Michigan Southern Railroad, near South
Bend, on Monday night A culvert, owing to the
pressure of a food in little stream which runs
under the track and to the conclusion of the passing
train, gave way, and the cars were thrown down
the smbankment. Thirty-three persons were killed
and nearly twice that number injured. The names
of the sufferers so far they had been ascertaned
last evening, are given in our telegram.
Year: 1859

A WORD FOR CALIFoRNIA.-There is one
point upon which all the stump orators of
the three parties now in the field agree, and
that isrthe careful avoidance. of alluson to
the domestic interests of the State they so
generously offer to serve. As a rule it makes
us happy to see enemies approach ever so
slightly towards harmony Of sentiment, but
in this case We can find no cause for self
graduation. If the parties were united only
in this-that they would all strive to benefit
the State the success of either would give
no occasion for regret. In any event the
interests of the commonwealth wonld be
sure of promotion. We could consult our
political choice at the ballot box and yet feel
that the country would not suffer if our op-
ponents were elected. Now, the people can
have no such confidence. The candidates
for county and State offices have forgotten
local affairs and become statesmen: the ma
tion has swallowed up the State; California
has fallen prey to the Union. Here we
have the question of a constitutional con-
venton before us; the fundamental law en-
acted ten years ago would seem to need rad


ical changes and adaptation to present cir
'cumstances: the system of public instruc-
ton ought to be rendered more efficient, so
that the State can really educate her children
and not merely pretend to; the expenses of
the government demand retrenchment, that
we may have more money to spend for OBJ
jects conducive to social and material pro-
gress that knotty Chinese problem has to
be solved or else the country will be dis
graced by riots that the law will be power
less to put down all these things, and
more, press upon US for consideration and
action, yet the army of patriots who beseech
our suffrages arc as silent concerning them
as the Egyptian Sphinx. 1t was not always
thus. We remember to have heard our GU
bernatorial and legislative candidates discuss
chiefly questions of State policy. They
would give clear expositions of the public
finances and announce their plans for the
public welfare. Why don't they do it now,
that we may learn who is fittest to be elected
and vote accordingly? Are they afraid of
the test, or do they really care for nothing
but party2 We hope the people will not
be so slavish as to adhere to party nominal
tions in domestic matters, but will make a
wise discrimination and vote only for those
men who exhibit some CLEAN of devotion to
California.
Year: 1859

On the arrival of the Golden Gate we is
sued an extra giving an abstract of her news.
and also giving rumor received that day
via telegraph from Yreka, to the effect that
a British war steamer had thrown several
shells on San Juan Island, killing upwards
OF thirty Americans. The rumor lacked
probability, was not credited and is proved
by later adyices from British Columbia to
have been unfounded. All is quiet at San
Juan, in the language of the dispatches, and
no trouble apprchended
Year: 1859

The new submarine cable between England
and France is said to be the largest and
strongest ever made, weighing no less than
ten tons per mile. 1t contains six conduct
ing wires, each of which is as large as the
whole number in the Atlantic cable.
Year: 1859

One of the conricts at San Quentin is
rather curiously marked up, after the fashion
Of sailors. Upon his right forearm is wo-
man and cavalier, whilst below it is wo-
man, flower and butterfly. Upon his left
forearm, sailor and queen are having an
animated conversation, and upon his back
is dragoon on horseback
Year: 1859

Having just completed its first year, the Publishers
feel warranted in claiming for it wider circulation
and more liberal patronage.


1t is printed from type clear white paper, and
its typographical appearance is acknowledged to be
finished and elegant.


1T contains large amount of original miscellaneous
matter and home news, full record of loc,, events,
with brief reference the history of the world
abroad every issue giving the latest intelligence for
eign and domestic.
Year: 1859

1t is neutral IN politics. but frank and independent
in everything ese being especially devoted to the
cial moral AID material advancement of the section of
which it aims to be the exponent and representative


Particular attention is paid to the
Year: 1859


that being the prominent industrial feature of the
county, Of the State large but believing that the
stability and genuine prosperity of mountain commu-
mites depend upon the successful development other
pursuits, which less dangerous and uncertain for
labor without capital than gold hunting is known to
be- we have sought to exhibit the adaptabty of the
mountains to the important interests of farming gar
dening. fruit growing, and many kindred avocatons.
We have tried to make the HYDRAULIC Press always
representative of what is best in California. aud to
correct some Of those unjust preudices against her
people which obtain abroad In short, it has been our
constant endeavor make the paper useful. decent
and respectable.


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plan thought worthy ofsupport ask for AID hope
to receive it.


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full stock of assorted material for every kind of


JOB PRINTING,
which we will execute well and reasonably
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AVERY & WATERS.
Year: 1859

piteous 'ki-yip of his assailant seemed to
produce pity in the dogs heart of the for
mer, for he relaxed his hold and the latter
slunk away, with the appearance of three
legs behind. As the countryman jumped
into his wagon, he called out to bulldogs
master. whenever you want another fight,
just say the word, as me and Tige alters
travel to-getherp
Year: 1859

A Doc SroRY FOR THE HoLLER DAYS.
The residents of North Water street,
Geneva, n. Y, were afforded no little
amusement, few days since, by the incl
dents which follow A countryman, the
owner of a large but usually good-natured
dog, drove into town on the day stated
Near the railroad crossing on Water street,
Tiger fell into bad company and a regular
muss ensued. Taken suddenly and almost
unawares, the countryman's dog seemed
hardly to comprehend whether it was a
free fight' in earnest, or only the rough
sort of play Of village hounds until he
found himself in throat to mouth contest
with regular fighting character, in the
shape of a trained bulldog, and getting the
worst of it. His master, however, by this
time comprehended the nature of the muss,
and springing from his wagon, caught the
bulldog by his narrative and endeavored
TO separate the combatants.


Let that dog alone, or I'll lam you over
the head growled a rough and excited
looking customer standing by, who proved
to be the owner of the bull.


oh then you want 'em to fight, do ye !?
calculated homespun, dropping the end, and
then at the top of his voice shouted, Go in
Tigep And Tige did go in Instantly
the tide of battle was turned. Tige secured
and was making good use of his vantage
ground, when Bulls owner suddenly be-
came converted to a peace-maker. Suiting
the action to the idea, he made fein: 10
release his dog IRON the viee-hke jaws Of
Tiger.


Let that dog alone, or I'll IAN you over
the headr shouted the cOuntrymau; and
he straightened up and swelled out TO such
huge proportions, that Rock street desist-
I ed. terror-stricken at the menace.


Tiger pursued his work in hand until the
Year: 1859

A Busy oVFIoIAL.-Tho Secretary Of the North
Ohio NJ. E. Conference now in session on the
West Side, is Kept remarkably busyj so much SO,
that he announced In the session yesterday morn
ing that he bad no time 10 answer any questions
or render any assistance 10 reporters, not even to
loan them resolutions OF other documents to copy
II win not take many minutes consideration Of
the most obtuso intellect, to see that such course
will insure imperfect reports as no reporter can
ways catch every name or motion, or get oil the
figures Of any financial report that may be pre-
sentod. Undor this rule therefore, tho members
of tho Conference cannot complain of any but
their officials, IL the ncwspOper reports are some
times incorrect. This is the FIRST instance VIC have
ever met with where Secretaries were not ready
10 extend the usual courtesies to the press.
Year: 1859

Some years ago Cincinnati paper re-
ceived and printed the first chapter of what
appeared to be most thrilling romance
in the expectation of being provided with
the concluding portions as might be need
ed. The chapter was very ingeniously
written, and concluded by leaving the prin-
cipal character suspended by the pantaloons
from the limb of tree over perpendicu-
lar precipice. 1t attracted the attention Of
the press, and inquiries began to be made
concerning the continuation of the fate Of
its hero. Day after day the victimized
publishers looked for the remaining chap
iers, but in vain. They never came to
hand. Finding that they had been sold,
and wishing to put stop to the jokes
their cotemporaries were cracking at their
expense, they briefly concluded the story
thus:


"Chapter IL Conclusion. After hang
ing to the treacherous tree for four weeks,
his pantaloons gave way, and Charles Mel
vile rolled headlong over the yawning pre-
ciplce.


He fell distance of five miles, and
came down with the small of bis back on
q stake and rider fence. which so Jared him
that he was compelled to travel in Italy for
his health, where he is at present residing.
He is engaged in the butchering business,
end is the father of large family of chill
dren."
Year: 1859

UNPRoFITABLE ENsLAvEMENr OF FREE
MAN.-The Rochester Democrat of the
sth states that party of ten slaves-two
men, three women, and five children
stopped at the U. G. Railroad office in
that city on the 7th, and were sent on to
Canada by the Ladies' Anti-Slavery. So
ciety. The party originally consisted Of
twenty persons, but was divided up in
Pennsylvania. The Democrat says one Of
the party was once a free man, born in
Pennsylvania boatman.


On one of his boating excursions into
Maryland, he was arrested at Havre de
Grace and put in Jail, and his Captain
made to pay fine of Sl75 for bringing
him into a Slave State. The colored man
not being able to pay his fine, was kept in
Jail some time, and then sold to the high
est bidder to pay his jail fees. After re-
naming in slavery about two years, he in
stigated this party to run away. The
thing was done by one or two escaping at
a times, and then concealing themselves in
the Blue Ridge mountain until they all got
together. The party look rather worse for
wear,