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Year: 1859

ANOTHER LADY EDIToR-The California
Farmer, of Friday last, makes the following
announcement, which will no doubt be graf
flying to the readers of that journal:


In our next issue, the Ladies' Department
will be under the entire charge of Mrs Lizzie
Wiley Warren, NJ. d., who will make her sa.
lutatory to the readers of the Farmer; and
to whom we now resign that department, in
the full faith it will be in much better hands
hoping and asking, at the same time, that
our lady correspondents, and all our lady
friends will earnestly co operate in the cause
of roman elevation now that they have a
woman to communicate with us an editor of
this department Of our journal. Our atten-
tion hereafter being given wholly to other
work, we shall try to appear with prompt
ness, and give more time to matters that we
have been obliged sometimes to overlook.
Year: 1859

The San Francisco Herald says it is now
universally conceded that the Industrial
School in that city is a sadly mismanaged
affair-in short, perfect failure, The es-
capes are so numerous. that much of the
time of the Police Department is consumed in
In hunting up and re arresting the runaways.
Year: 1859

The SIERRA TURNPIKE The Sierra Citizen
has the following:


There has been some doubt in regard to
the practicablity of travelling, at present.
the Sierra Turnpike with heavily loaded
wagons, fearing the road was not sufficiently
settled to render it safe; but on Wednesday
last the matter was tested by the arrival Of
several heavily loaded wagons, drawn by
four and six mules or horses The teamsters
say they can make the trip much easier, and
save one day in time. This being the case,
hereafter the travel will mostly pass over the
new road
Year: 1859

For MARVsvILLE-The Nelson Troupe will
play on Wednesday evening at Marysville,
where they will produce their respective
plays in the same excellent style that has
characterized all of their performances here.
We can assure the citizens of Marysville that
a rich treat awaits them, and we confidently
expect to hear of the success of the company
about to visit them.--Sacrament STANDARD,
Mondau
Year: 1859

ALLEGED ABUSE OF SrArIoN-The prison.
ers confined in the County Jail have for
long time been complaining, either justly or
without grounds, that their rations are Of the
mcanest and most scanty nature, and that
they are not seved to them even then as often
as the law contemplates. The allowance to
the Sheriff for one weeks board to each pris-
oner is $3.50, and his bills are presented to
the County Board with great punctuality, and
allowed and paid with promptness. Ihe law
allowing this sum does not contemplate that
any profit shall be made from victualling the
prisoners, as this would lead to abuses, and
in the hands of mean and dishonest Official
would probably be carried to an atrocious
length, rivalling prison abuses in the despotic
countries of the old world. The character OF
the fare now is such, however, according to
the accounts of the inmates, that one hundred
p:r cent. profit can be made from the allow
auce. and instead of three wholesome meals
per diem, two scanty lunches they say are
served to them, the balance in one shape and
another, going to line the pockets and belly OF
the obese incumbent.


With crowded Jail, and no means Of re-
buking such abuses, the Sheriffalty in improp-
er hands would become an example and by
word of wrong. If Jail Committees and Grand
Juries overlook, or make no inquiry, as they
should, into complaints, it is the province OF
the Press to institute examination. Ii the
complaints are unfounded, no harm can De
done to any parties; but if correct reform
should be commenced at once. The age OF
the world when prisoners were treated as If
they were not fellow-men is passed away, and
cannot be revived in Republican country
like this.
Year: 1859

BoDY FouND.-The body Of a female infant
was found concealed in the sand under the
bluff at the foot of Chestnut Street, in upper
Town, yesterday afternoon, by some boys
who were playing about there. The body
was evidently that of an infant which had
been still-born, and was partially decayed.-
Coroner Hunt was in attendance, but not
deeming the expense of an in ,ucst warranted
by the appearance and circumstances, ordered
the burial of the body in the usual manner
The body had no doubt been placed there by
honest parties who knew no better.
Year: 1859

SAVED FROM DRowNING.-OnS Sunday morn
ing newsboy attempted to jump from one
boat to another at the lower landing, but fell
into the water, and was near being drowned,
when Officer Kilroy, plunged in and saved
him. Good for john 1t is the first instance
of any one falling into the water at the Levce
among the boats, and getting out. The cur
rent is very swift there.
Year: 1859

STRUCK BY L1GurNING.-During the thun-
der storm on Tuesday last, a Frenchman in
Little Canada, name unknown to our inform
ant, was sitting on stove in his house, smok'
ing, when the lightning struck the chimney
ran down the pipe, and knocked the man
senseless on the floor, injuring him SO severe
ly that he is not expected to live His LITTLE
child in the same room was stunned, but no
hurt. .
Year: 1859

The Pha Ielpha Bulletin speaks sensIbly when il
says:


As general thing there is too much lenity
shown to ruffians after they have fallen into the
hands of justice. Judges and juries see the
offenders when they are on thtir best behavior.
and when they assume to be meek and gentle,
they do not often see their victims until their
bruises are healed, and they do not appreciate
the horrors of a scene of outlawry which the
witnesses have not the skill or the disposition
tOpicture fully. What is too often believed to
be mere exuberance of animal spirits, is gen.
orally an evidence of depraved heart and a
savage disposition, and the rowdy is usually as
cowardly as he is vicious. There Is not par
ticle of chvalry about him. for he never indul.
ges violence in defence of the weak and the
wronged, nor does he measure his strength
with those who are his physical equals. He
joins dozen brutes like himself to maltreat
one weak man, and if he goes singly to work
he takes care to be armed with knife, revolver
or slung-shot, or with the murderous steel
knuckles. Severe punishment inflicted upon
such craven outlaws would have salutary
effect, and brutes, who have no generosity of
character to keep their savage propensities in
check. would be deferred by the wholesome fear
of the law.
Year: 1859

The luxuriant appearance Of the growing corr
throughout the West is the subject of general remark
The Cincinnati Commercial of Wednesday saws.


The prospects for corn crop of full average
yield throughout the region of country about
which there was recently SO much apprehension
have been we'll reassured by the generous rains
Ot the past two weeks, and the increased amount
Ofland planted throughout the West will make
The yield of this great staple, if present antic-
patiOOs are realized, much greater than ever
before gathered. We are informed by a gen.
tleman extensively engaged in farming in the
central portion of the State, that there are far
mers who will willingly contract for 1900 to
quo bushels of corn, deliverable monthly after
'he crop is fully ready to be m ,rketed, at 60
cents per bushel. This last of the years pro.
mIses Of fullness should indeed inspire our un-
reserved gratitude. Prices must be submitted
10 by producers that will set the wheels of CON-
merce in motion, relieve the country of debt,
aud establish firm basis for the resumption of
anew career of prosperity and progress.
Year: 1859

up the grogshops, suppress houses of ill-fame


and prohibit the carrying of concealed wea pons


ana every minor found on the streets after ten
o'clock at night. taken home by the police


These low groggeries cause more crime than
all others combined, and the sooner they are
aoated the better for all. If those engaged in
'nem would employ their time and capital in
any traffic with the same energy they would
realize more wealth in the end, besides possess
conscience void of offense towards God and
towards their fellow men,"
Year: 1859

QUITE an excitement was created in our


town. on Monday evening last, by the persistent
attempts of citizen to hang himself. Some.
lime before making the attempt he informed
one or more persons that he was going to take
his life, but talked in such an incoherent man.
ner that little attention was paid to him.
Shortly after this, he went to one of the stores.
selected rope to suit his notion, and repaired
to his workshop, where he was soon found
hanging by the neck with his face black from
stranguIatlon; but, fortunately, his suspension
was not complete-the end of his toes iust
touching the floor. Timely assistance came
the alarm being given by his little son-and he
was released from position that would in
few minutes have ended his life. Shortly after
thls' he made second attempt to commit sui
eide, but was prevented by his neighbors, and
watched the balance of the night to prevent
repetition of such rashness. lie is said to have
been laboring under mental alteration caused
by strong drink.
Year: 1859

The above figures show an apparently large
majority for the Democracy in the House of Rep
resentatiyes. But the majority is nominal, not
real so far as Slidelsm is concerned for we think
we can count at least eighteen in the Democratic
column who cannot be brought to vote for our
senior Senator under any circumstances, and we
imagine the balance of the returns will show un-
mistakably that the reign of the one man power
and caucus dctation is over in this State. We
hope So and if so, better era is in store for our
people. Let the caucus system be broken up, and
let the people have fair hearing through their
Representatives. Then the wire-workers will go
to the wall and the public interests will be faith
fully attended to.


So far as the Senate is concerned, we imagine the
Old Line Democrats will have a small majority in
that body. In few days, however, we will be
able to furnish full and authentic list.
Year: 1859

TuirIoN-A lady every way accomplished as
teacher of the useful and ornamental pranchcs Oh
modern education, is desirous of obtaining situa-
ton as daily teacher or resident goyerness. We
ask attention to her advertisement,
Year: 1859

TIE ARCHITECTS AND MECHANICS JorliSAI.-lhs
is the title of a new and handsomely printed
monthly magazine, printed by Alex Harthiii, l27
Fulton street. While it will prove interesting TO
the general reader it is especially useful to those
for whose benefit its title and contents indicate that
il IS intnnled,
Year: 1859

MASONIC MESSENGER OF New ORLEASs.-The No
yember number of this valuable publication, issued
by Wm Bloomfield, Jr. is before us, filled as usual,
with interesting and instructive matter 1t is OF
importance to the craft that it should encourage
and generally patronize this Monthly journal de-
voted to the interest Of Masonry"
Year: 1859

or The age is splendid in its external
tiles. We have the most gorgeous up
holstery Of civilization that has ever been
woven since the world was made, the
most splendid implements, the most gor-
geous vehicles; but ! do not think we
have as true an inward life, as correct a
conscience, as deep and thoughtful heart
as men of other ages have had; and one
of the great things we need is to counter
balance this external tendency by coming
back little to the inward. And not only
this, but we must remember that if we are
living in the outward entirely, or exter-
nalities completely absorb us, we are losing
the real sort of hfe.-E Fl. CAarin.
Year: 1859

Geo. Il. Pugh, who bears about the sans
relation to Judge Ranney that the Jackal does
to the Lion, attempted TO take advantage Of the
large crowd which had collected in the streets
to see the two candidates for Governor to make
blaokguard speech, and met with the recep-
tion due to a blackguard. This individual must
be anxious to say something aud as his own
uamo will rot draw an audience he follows Judge
Ranney, and imposes himself upon people who
have NO wish to either see or hear him, and who
never eXpest to hear Of him alter his present
term Of Office expires. He did not have TO wait
long for the facts" of the peoples displessurs
in Canton after he opened his battery Of abuse.
One small Locofoco gun was suddenly spiked.
We were pleased to SEQ that Ranney aud Pugh
were both treated according to their dessrts, one
as gentleman the other as q thing exactly the
reyeIse.-- Canton Repository.
Year: 1859

WASHINGTON, Feb 1S.-Mr. Hendricks,
present Commissioner of the Land Office, is
to be District Judge in Oregon.


The Board of Army Officers convened by
order of the Secretary of War to inquire
wherein retrenchment can be made ,met to-day.
They intend to cut down the service in every
possible manner.


The President transmitted to the House a
message similar to that sent to the Senate. 1t
was not laid before the House. 1t took Sena-
tors generally by surprise.


The indications are more favorable that a
revised tariff will pass the House at least.
The Senate is more doubtful. 1t is said that
Mr.. Phelps is determined to launch his bill and
trust to the current
Year: 1859




Where the above preparation is known well estab
shed as an inalibe remedy of coughs colds
sore throat hoarseness bronchitis splitting of blood pain
in the breast Group, whOopng cough and every form of
Pulmonary Complaint that it a work of superero.
CATION to speak of its merits.


Discovered by well known physician more than TWEEN
years since it has by the wonderful effect
ed been constantly apprecatng in public favor until its
use and reputation alike universal; and is not
known and cherished by all (and their LEGION
who have been restored to health by its Great
Remedy for AL the diseases which processes to cure
Sir James Clarke, physician to Queen Victoria has
given it as his opinion that Consumption be cured
The whole history of this medicine fully confirms the
opinion of that eminent Thousands can testify and
have testified that when all other remedies had failed
this has completely cured that when the sufferer had
well nigh despared, this has afforded immediate relief
that when the physician had pronounced the disease in
durable, this has removed it entirely.


The virtues Of this Balsam alike applicable TO cure
slight cold or confirmed Consumption, and its power
as safe certain, speedy pleasant and efecudl remedy
cannot be equaled


SETH w. FowLE Co.. Proprietors, Boston


For sale by their Agents everywhere, Worcester
by David Scott, James Green, and by NJ b. Green Co.
apl7 dSaw
Year: 1859

A Fox SToRY--A gentleman Of Henry co.,
fond of the chase, had couple of red foxes
which he had been keeping in anticipation
Of good old fashioned Kentucky fox chase.
Accordingly, week or two ago he invited
few choice spirits to meet at his plantation to
participate in that sport, for the sake of
which any true Kentuckian would break his
neck with composure. Our friend took his
fox to the woods and turned him loose. After
giving him sufficient time for q fair start
favorite hound was put upon his track. The
dogs struck up the music so melodious to
/ huntsman's ear, and started on the track Of
the fox. After while the whole pack of
hounds were let loose, and dogs and mounted
men commenced the exciting chase, guided
by the deep-mouthed yelps of old Spot Just
as the chase was becoming exciting the
tongue of old Spot became silent Great
was the wonder thereat, and his owner was
coniecturing a thousand excuses for him,
when in turning a short corner they met old
Spot and Reynard jogging easily toward
home. The fox had been raised with dogs,
and was probably up to snuff. When he
found he was pursued, he stopped and quiet.
ly awaited the arrival of old Spot and by
some hocus pocus, succeeded in bamboozng
the quadruped into friendship and inducing
him 10 return with him to the house of the
hunter The company lost their long antci-
pated fox chase but they managed to have
heap of fun out of the owners of the sagacious
fox and the amiable old hound


The above, says the Louisville Courier of
Saturday last is related to us by an eye wit
ness, and may be relied on as strictly true,
Pretty good.
Year: 1859

The following shows the principal duties levied under
the new tariff contased with those of previous years.
will be observed that in every there increase
and IN some quite large one Of the per centage levied


HaI
Year: 1859

E1 decided on permanently locauhS III 'he
Town of Fayetteville, respectfully offers his servl-
ces to the citizens of this place and surrounding
country. In all the various branches OF his Pro
fession including the manufacture OF Mineral
Teeth he is satisfied, after extensive expert
ence to which is added thorough Dental educa-
ton that he give entire satisfaction as tar as
it is in the power of Dentistry All irregularities
of the Teeth treated in proper and careful man
ner as well as diseases of the mouth None but
tbe proper metals are made of in the various
operations. Charges will be moderate, that the
benefits of the Profession may be placed within
the reach of all who may feel interest in the
preservation of the Teeth.


r-y7Ofiice over Houston's Jewelry Store, where
he will be found at all times.


May Is, 1858 tt
Year: 1859

Hard Times.


Cant you pay me q little money on your
note, to-day?' said hard-working mec hanic
of our acquaintance to q man who was driving
q fine horse before dashing one hundred dol
lar sleigh, trimmed with two buffalo robes
Can't you pay me little money? / am in
great want of some to buy provisions for my
family


Il really cannot was the laconic reply the
times are SO hard, l can't The whip cracked
and he dashed on.


tOh these hard times said the man in
the sleigh. followed him to the billiard table.
and saw him lose ten games and twice as many
khillings, which were paid free as water. There
sere no irerd. times to this man when the
music of the billiard balls fell on bis ear. nor
would he hesitate to stake fifty times the me-
chanic's note on game Of brag these hard times


Obi these hard times 5 ID the man in
broadcloth to his wash-woman, as he turned
from her bill for the last months washing Il
have no money now > and he flung himself
into the street. / saw him pay ten dollars
for goid-headed rattan, and twenty for new
fashioned fur cap. He never thinks of hard
times when he wants to deck out his own dandy
carcass.


oh these hard times = said the father, as
he turned away the schoomaster who had pre-
sented his bill for the quarters tuition of his
son. Three dollars in these hard times for
schoo!-teaching can not pay but one.' Soon
after, he paid the dancing master ten dollars
for teaching the same child the accomplishment
of dancing, and said nothing about hard times


We truly must be excused this year from
doing much for our pastor or othan nDnnr-
Year: 1859

can race IN our community in the condition both
of freedom and slavery is an anomaly that be-
gins to attract general attention. Not only
have the evils which flow from the intimate
association of these two classes of coored per-
Sons forced upon other States the consideration
Of remedy, but in Louisiana the subject be-
gins to be considered that demands new
legislation.


At the present session of the Legislature, an


effort will be made to effect change in this
regard. Under the existing laws, no slave can


hereafter be emancipated in Louisiana. Yet it
not unfrequently happens that slaves are freed
by will, with the express direction that they


be FIRST taken by the executors or heirs to free
State.


A case of this nature occurred but a few
days since in East Feliciana, but the slaves
themselves were unwilling to take their freedom
in Northern State. The difficulty here pre-
sented was legal mode of allowing the slaves
to remain in slavery; the law gives the slaves no
option of freedom under the will, or to remain
in bondage in this State.


Our representatives cannot fail to see the
necessity of providing law enabling slaves
placed in this condition to make a decision for
themselves Of the lot which they prefer. and to
for themselves. Cases are not unfreuuent wbero
those who have had experience of the trials and
difficulties of freedom desire to come under the
protection and kindness Of slavery but our laws
make NO provision Tor such change Of social
position.


In regard 70 the free blacks that form largo
class IN this State, there grave difficulties
in the/way of any legislation designed to drive
them out of the State. Many of them own
preperty-some OF them are quiet, peaceable
industrious and exemplary men, faithfully keep
ing within the limits which society prcscribes
to them and rigidly observing the laws Un-
fortunately this is not however, the character
of all. The rising generation are gradually
falling into the vices and corrnptions by whcL


e more degraded of the white race are char


eterized.


The evil from the commingling of slaves
hnd free blacks is of the future 1t is clearly
and therefore calls upon the col
lected wisdom of the State for remedial measures
-Neu ORLEANS Picayune.
Year: 1859

She always made home happy,


With her kind and winning ways,
With her voice of cheerful gladness,
With her joyful hymn of praise.
She always made home happy,


Though she charmed no passer-by
With the beauty of her person,


Or the brightness of her eye.
Though no pearls or rubies glttered
Mid the ringlets Of her hair,
In her heart there shown a radiance
OF a jewel far more rare.
She always made home happy,


Though her song was not divine;
Though no harp beneath her fingers
Thrilled to notes almost sublime
Though no artist, yet she painted


Many beam of Heavenly love
On the friendly faces round her,
That shall shine in realms above.
Year: 1859

I receive all the New Pub
MVOA lcations fast as they come for


@NMZN-A ward from the Press; and keep
AMS.A constantly on hand large lot of
NasAS@A School, Academy and College
TEXT-ROOES and MANY useful
Year: 1859

ANNlVERsARY CELEBRATION OF THE MOBILE FIRE
AEN'-Ihe llth OF April is in Mobile what the 4th of
Mafch Is here-tha is, the fremens anniversary. The
nsemen Of our sister city have already given express
SION to the feeling of cordial reciprocity which has
oeen SO happily established between them and the
hremen OF this city, They have sent an invitation to
our iremen to join them in their celebration on the
llth, and this invitation has been warmly accepted,
and the acceptance officially announced, in the name
OF the FIRE Department. Perseverance No. 49, we
oeleVe' intend going over in body, and most if not
all the other companies, will be largely represented
we Know enough of Mobile and the Mobilians to
state that our men will be splenddy treated over
there, and that altogether the iremen will have
glorious time OF it. The official correspondence be-
tween the two Departments is published in another
part of this mornings Crescent.
Year: 1859

1T MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED that with the wan
ing season Judson's business, at 81 Camp street,
would also be on the wane but far from it. for folks
never manifested greater willingness to accent
crockeryware than at this time. And this is reasona
ble for we ask any man OF ordinary good sense and
judgment if it makes any difference in the value Of
dinner set OF elegant chnaware if he receives it on
the 2sth of March instead of the 18th of January ,
We conseientiously think not, and therefore would
recommend everybody to go Immediately to 81 Camp
and get one for 81 so. There are several terces OF
magnificent dinnersets which Judson has not yet
opened, but which will be hauled out of their i'm
prisonment in straw for the benefit of those drawing
lucky numbers