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Year: 1860

In the town of North Bloomfield, com
monty, but improperly called Humbug, an
enierprising company are about to under
take an immense work, which, when com
peted, will be source of almost inexhausta-
Die wealth. North Bloomfield lies in the
vallev watered by Humbug Creek, which
valley is divided from that Of the South
Yuba BY tall ridge, mile wide at its base.
This Humbug Valley is rich in aurferous
earth but Humbug Creek affords not suffi-
cient fall to enable the miners to wash the
earth, The bed of the South Yuba is much
lower than that of Humbug Creek. The
proie, about to he undertaken by the en-
ierprising company alluded to, is thus terse-
" explained in that excellent paper the Hy-
drauiic Press 1t is proposed to cross the
dividing ridge between the town and the
South Yula, and low down in the canon of
that stream commence a capacons tunnel
which shall be cut through the hill at prop
er ascending grade, for nearly mile, until
it reaches the subterranean line of Humbug
Greek, when a shaft will be raised a perpen-
dicuar height of one hundred and nine
feet; thus atfording an outlet for the tailings,
which it is now found impossible to di>pose
of to advantage. A joint stock company is
to be formed for carrying this grand project
into effect Books were opened few weeks
ago, and thirty shares of stock subscribed
for on the instant. The time required for
the completion of the work would greatly
depend upon the nature of the rock encoun-
tered in its progress. We have beard of no
estimate being made of the probable cost,
although we are told that seventeen men
propose to undertake it at a specified per
diem which is to be allowed them in stock.
on condition of being also clothed fed and
and all their necessary tools and appliances
furnished"
Year: 1860

Is THE Sun GRowING Cold AND DARK!
There are now more spots on the sun than
have been visible before for many years;
some Of these are visible through a smoked
glass to the naked eye. Several stars-some
Of them Of great briliancy, which, from
their ascertained distance, must have been
as large as our sun-have totally disappear
ed from the sky; and the question has been
raised among astronomers, whether the light
and heat of the sun are gradually fading
away. As this would be the destruction OF
all the plants and animals on the earth, it is
rather an interesting question. The suns
light and heat ale diminished by the dark
spots at the present time about one per
cent. Scientific american.
Year: 1860

Near Toll House, Auburn, Cal.
THE above firm take this method of informing
l. public that they are at all tines prepared
to take contracts. build, or do any kind of Car
penters or Joiners work, and which will be done
in u workmanlike manner. and ut low rates.


Our Shop is on Auburn Ravine opposite the
Toll House. where those wanting any thing in our
line can lie promptly accommodated.
Year: 1860

From the s. f. Citizen:


Ez5>The question is often asked--"Why is it
that DR.. j. G. Young is successful, while other
advertising Physicians are failing from day to
day p The answer must be or should be. plainly
apparent to all; it is that he understands his
profession, and attends to it; and as his practice
increases his knowledge extends. SO close has
been his application to his unprecedented prac-
tice, that he is perfect of his profession,
and can insure all relief from their trouble; and
while others are daily sinking into the oblivion
from which they were never fitted to be delivered,
his course is onward and upward. placing him at
the head OF his arduous profession. SO great has
been bis increase Of business that he has been
obliged to associate with himself two other physi-
clans, both of extended knowledge and practice.
We would advise all afflicted to call upon him in
preference to any other Physician. We are in
formed that he treats entirely on the vegetable
system and will always warrant perfect cure.
His office is 2lO Clay street opposite the upper
corner of the Plaza.


From the Times and Transcript.


There are thousands in this State suffering for
want Of scientific medical treatment, and they
fear to apply to q physician, because they have
been deceived, their friends have been by
some of the charlatans who inest the community
and who publish themselves as good physicians.
professors, etc. To all such we unhesitatingly
recommend DR.. j. C. Young. as physician in
whom all can place confidence. He is man of
eminent and profound study a good surgeon. an
honorable man, and one who can sympathise with
persons in affliction. His standing as Il physician
and gentleman are both guaranteed-the first, by
his medical works, which are an honor to their
anthor, and the extensive and highly uccessful
course of practice with which he has been honor
ed since his advent in California; and the latter
by his numerous patrons and large circle of ac-
quantances. We say to all afflicted, call on him,
as he will at once state the case to you, and you
may rely upon his judgment. We like his prin-
| ciple-n0 cure no pay


From Professor Hitchcock.


| have watched with more than ordinary zeal
the rapid progress of this young man in the in
trcate paths of our profession. Few, with the
accumulation of years upon their heads. have
approximated to everything like the stand he
has fairly earned. Were the father of much
more numerous family than I now boast of, l
should not hesitate for u moment, should the SER
vice of physician be required, to call on Dr.
). q. Young, having confidence in his capacity
La very important adjunct to physician] and |
recommend my friends to do the same.


J. c. HITCHCoCK, NJ. D., L. L. D.
From the Boston Medical Journal


Although we are opposed to the system of adj
vertslng. for good and sufficient reasons still we
deem it but justice to say that DR.. Young is one
| OF the most industrious and indefntigable votor.
les OF the medical science in the United States
Year: 1860

The following are selected from a volumnious
accumulation of testimonials Of the Press of the
United States. and from eminent Professors of
our institutions where the practice of medicine
is taught:
Year: 1860

FT0m The Boston Medical Journal.


Although we are opposed to the system of adj
yertlsing for good and sufficient reasons still we
deem it but justice to say that DR.. Young is one
OF the most industrious and indefntigable votar-
les OF the medical science in the United States
Year: 1860

Many namss press upoa us Of those 70 whom
srsdit Is due Tor humanity a.d ipdstatieable
gal IN The search for tbs remaips ct tho lost
The large force Of men employed By Sheriff
Gray have proved thenssl5ss well cho IN and
thsy will isavs no past Of tho shore to h
Year: 1860

The Indianapolis Journal has the fol-
lowing:


If there ever was more ludicrous spec
taele than that presented by the Southern
Democracy at this moment, history has not
recorded it They are raving crazy to de-
stroy the Union, and all the time insisting
that the North must save it. Eve uriE
dissolve the Union" they say. ave are
bound to do it We eare aching for chance
to begin. Why don't you Northern men
stop US? 1t is your business to save the
Union. We can't do it, and We won't
think of trying. Here We are fairly split
ting our breeches to split the Union, and
you won't do anything to preventit. Don't
you know if you go on this way the Union
must come in two?" This is exactly the
attitude Of the screamers Of SECESSION
Now the North. sitting very sedately in its
own place. and looking up at these terrific
yellers, say. why, Tam not doing any
thing to the Union. My end of it is going
to stick till the last day in the morning
/ don't see bit of danger except what you
are making. Save your own end and
there will be no trouble"


"Yes" " says Democracy. that's all very
well, but if you don't let US have our way
you will drive US to disuhiOn. Why don't
you give up, and let US dc what we please7
Don't you see that you endanger the Union
every moment that you hinder us?" "Oh
yes, says the North, Il see. YOa are
Ike the old Quaker when his wife caught
him kissing the servant girl, Wife, said
he if thee does not quit peeping thee'n
make trouble in the family So You say
North, ifyOu don't quit stopping our pyanks
you will make trouble in the Union If
you want the Union torn in two, tear away.
| want it as it is. and l mean that it shall
stay So" Whoever has read the debates
IN Congress during the present session, must
have been struck with the respective atti-
tudes of the parties to the Union, which
the above dialogue family but accurately
presents.
Year: 1860

No person can be well long whose feet
arc habitually cold; while securing fol
them dryness and warmth, is the certain
means of removing a variety of annoying
ailments


The feet of some are kept more comforta-
bic in winter if cotton is worn, while wool
en- suits others better The wise course,
therefore, is for each one to observe for
himself, and act accordingly.


Scrupulous cleanliness is essential to the
heilthiul warmth of the feet; hence all, es-
pecially all those who walk a great deal out
of doors, during the day in cold weather,
should make it point to dip both feet in
cod water on rising every morning and let
them remain half ankle deep. for half a
minute at time, then rub and wipe dry,
dress and move about briskly to warm them
up To such as cannot well adopt this
course from any cause, the next best plan
is 70 wash them in warm water every night
juS before going to bed, taking the precau-
tiOn to dry them by the fire most thorough
ly before retiring; this, besides keeping the
feet clean, preserves a natural softness to
the skin, and has a tendency to prevent
and cure corns. Many a troublesome throat
affection, aud many an annoying headache
viii be cured if the feet are kept clean,
warm. soft and dry.


At home feet are cold by their dampness
from inccssant perspiratiOn; in such cases
cork soles are injurious, because they soon
become saturated, and maintain moisture
for long time. Soak cork in water for
Gay or two and see. A better plan is to
cut piece of brOadcloth the size of the
foo!, baste on it half an inch thickness of
cmled hair, wear it inside the stocking. the
hair touching the sole; remove at night and
place before the fire to dry until morning.
The hair titilates the skin, thereby Warm-
ing it some, and conducts the dampness to
the cloth.


S:rupulous cleanliness of feet and stock
ings with hair soles, are the best means
known to us of keeping the feet warm when
they are not cold from decided i'll health.
A tight shoe will keep the feet ''as cold as
ice" when loose fitting one will allow
them to be comfortably warm. A loose
wooden sock over loose shoe will maintain
mere warmth than the thickest sole tight
fitting boot. Never start on a journey in
winter, nor any other time with a new
shoe.-HaFs Journal Of Health.
Year: 1860

Mature will be reported All things
are engaged in writing their own history.
The plant and pebble go attended by their
own shadows The rock leaves It's scratch
es on the mountain side, the river its char
mel in the soil. the animal leaves its bones
in the stratum, the fern and the leaf their
modest epitaph in the coal The falling
drop makes its sepulchre in the sand or
stone; not fOOtstep in tie snow or along
the ground. but prints in characters more
or less lasting map of its march every
act of man inscribes itself on the memories
Of its fellows, and in his own face. The
air is full of sound; the sky Of tokens; the
ground is al memoranda and signatures.
and every object is covered over with hints
which speak to the intelligent
Year: 1860

THE Mono COUNTRY The Visoha Delta
is informed by 6 gentleman recently arrived
from The Mono country, that mining in that
region affords, at the present time, but
gloomy prospect for the thousands who are
now on the road. There is population in
and around Mono, of some two thousand
persons. There is great scarcity Of water,
even for the use of the few who were in the
diggings last summer. The Marposa Ga
zette saws that two men arrived in Bear Val
lev from Mono last week via Yosemite.
Snow was found to be deep on the summit,
and getting soft, though they had no great
diff ulty in coming through. Some six or
seven hundred men are at Monovile and
vicinity. but as yet little has been done in
mining or prospecting owing to the snow
and frost. No difficulty was apprehended
by the people at Mono from the Indians
there They were all down on the lake, and
appeared to be peaceable and friendly.
Year: 1860

LF- Four hundred years have elasped
since the invention of printing, yet books
are not in circulation all over the globe,
while the use of tobacco became universal
within fifty years of its discovery.
Year: 1860

A man passing through gateway in the
dark, hit bis nose against the post. 81 wish
that post was in hell" said he. better
wish it somewhere else," said a bystander,
"you might run against it again"
Year: 1860

The following are selected from voluminous
accumulation of testimonials of the Press Of the
United States. and from eminent Professors Of
our institutions where the practice of medicine is
taught:
Year: 1860

RoUGH ON DELINQUENTs.- The Mac-a-
Check Press is down on its non-paying sub
scribers,as it should be, and disposes of them
thus wise:


The same instrument that pens this mel
aneholy article, will in a few minutes pass
down the list and mark out large number
Of patrons who have been as punctual with
us as a Birl's boarder. That gentleman new
er missed a meal nor paid q cent.


What will become of such delinquents in
this world or the world TO come, we may not
venture to assert. That they will live in ig
norance and die an awful death, we all
know. In the dread hereafter there must be
a place prepared, where on grid-irons these
miserable, mean souls will roast over great
fires made of unpaid Presses, and be basted
with the sweat we have poured out, and the
fat that has been worried off our bones IN the
attempt to infuse a generous feeling or an
idea into their narrow minds. Then will
they not cry aloud and beg to be permitted
to pay US the miserable pittance they owed
in dying without thought of? We will not
heed them, but continue disporting ourselves
in the bosom of Abraham. We do not mean
Abraham Lincoln, President elect Of the U.
S., hut the real Abraham-father Of the He
brew Children, ct ais.
Year: 1860

ANOTHER ARTIST COMING TO CLEvELAxD.-
The sandusky Register says that Miss C. L.
Ransom, who has spent some part of her
time in that city during the five years last
past, as an artist and portrait painter, is about
TO remove her studio to this city, and adds:


She desires us to say that she will be hap
py to receive such of her friends as may be
pleased to call at her rooms, on Columbus
Avenue, over Moss Bros Bank, on Wednes-
day and Thursday afternoon of this week.


To such as have found her studio pleas
ant place to spend an hour occasionally on
a Saturday afternoon, we need to say moth
ing-they will be present. To such as have
never yet found time to pause in the hustle
of business, to learn what the unobtrusive
artist, in the quiet Of the studio, is doing the
while, we would say, if you fail to do so now
you do yourself as we'll as the artist injus-
tice.
Year: 1860

RALLY OF THE NATION ALs.-The National
Democracy will have the pleasure Of hearing
Judge BARLEY speak this evening, at the
Academy of Music. Judge Bartley was a
member Ofthe Charleston Convention. He
will no doubt score the Douglas faction most
severely. We hear that Judge Abbey will
be on hand and speak. If he does, the au-
dienee may expect rich treat, as he has
friends to reward and enemies to punish.
Year: 1860

FoURTH WARD WIDE AwAKEs.-The new
Club of the Fourth Ward will be out on
parade this evening with the Hecker Band.
They will turn out large and enthusiastic
force. The line of march will be from the
Headquarters on Garden Street to Hunting
ton, thence through Huntington, Prospect,
Perry, Euclid, Erie, Huron, Prospect and
Brownell streets to Garden again.


tits understood that at the house of Mr..
Henry Blair, Huntington street, the ladies
Of the Fourth will take occasion to express
their sentiments in regard to the Wide
Awakes in appropriate manner.
Year: 1860

FOURTH WARD WIDE AwAKEs.-The citi-
zens Of the Fourth Ward who have abundant
means, should see to it that the Wide Awake
Club are not cramped in their efforts for
want of material aid. Keep the ball NOV
ing, and furnish the needful to give it the
necessary impetus,
Year: 1860

THE SMITH HEAD LIeHT-The New York
Central have adopted the Smith Head Light
for all their engines. This is an invention Of
DR.. Geo. II. Smith, of Rochester, and prom


ises 10 be one of the most valuable railroad
inventions yet perfected. At trial of the
light recently at Albany, the fine print Of
newspaper was read by the light at distance
of 2iOO feet on the track, or nearly half
mile. With this light in front, the engineer
can see objects upon the track far enough in
advance to enable him to stop his train be-
fore reaching them, even although going at
the highest rate of speed, thus rendering
night travel as safe as that in the day time.
Year: 1860

The ELECTORAL VoTE.-There is such a
thing as possibility that the electoral votes
of the States which have gone for Lincoln
will not all be cast for him in the Electoral
College. Influences might be brought to bear
which would prevent it. One of the electors
in New Hampshire once voted against the
candidate, Monroe whom he was expected to
vote for, and the Union says it has learned of
case in Maryland in which similar thing
occurred. 1t is we'll known that electors may
vote as they please. They are altogether in
dependent Of the people who elected them,
and if Lincoln electors choose to vote for
some one else, there is no remedy. The in
ten.on of the Constitution was that electors
should be chosen with regard to their fitness
only, and not with the view of voting for any
designated candidate After their election,
it was expected that they would exercise
their own discretion and vote for some per-
son whom they should deem fit for the Presi
dency.
Year: 1860

INouEsr-PRoBABLE MvRDER-The BODY
of an unknown man was found yesterday
morning floating in the Sacramento river
between this city and Sutterville. The urv
returned the following verdict "That de.
ceased (name unknown) came to his death
by drowning in the Sacramento river-date
not known; and that violence has been per-
petrated in the said drowning by some per
son or persons alike to the jury unknown"
The deceased had the appearance of having
received n severe blow on the left temple
and the left side Of the face. The hight of
the deceased was about five feet eight inches.
black hair and whiskers, considerably gray
bald head, left front teeth of the lower iaw
gone. lie was dressed in a black frock coat
and black pants, white flannel undershirt
blue mixed wooden overshirt. shoes nearly
new, gray woolen socks black silk crayatE
Sac Union, WsdaesdaH
Year: 1860

ORSANENrAL TREEs.-We understand that
it is in contemplation to set out shade trees IN
front Of the Presbyterian Church 1t will
certainly be a great improvement to the ap'
pearauce Of the foreground of that fine struc-
ture. We wonder that our well-of citizens
all along D street do not do the same thing
in front of their several properties. Were
each owner Of a lot, whether now occupied
or not, to set out trees along the sidewalk, it
would soon make D street one of the most de-
lightful promenadesin in the world The trees
could be set out at the expense Of a dollar
each, and, the expense for water would be
but small. Why not, you men of means, act
upon our suggestion
Year: 1860

JoHN CHrNAMAN-A thieving Celestial
with stub nose and a very long tail, was
arrested, yesterday evening, for stealing
coat with short tail from a baker on C st.
He will be tried this morning
Year: 1860

A GLANCE on TWO IN BALL RooM.-The
third instalment of verses under this heading
Gas been sent us, but the lines are so decided.
ly personal and in many cases unjust, that
peremptorily decline to publish them.
Year: 1860

WASTING MoNEY.-The Republicans were
firing guns, in this city, yesterday, at a fear
full rate, over their late Presidential victory.
They would be doing much better TO give
their money to some poor widow woman
who needs it, instead of wasting it in such
nonsense.
Year: 1860

EXPECTING A LETTERING do not
think that life has suspense more sick
ening than that of expecting letter which
does not come. The hour which brings
the post is the one that is anticipated. the
only ore from which we reckon. How
long the time seems ill it comes! With
how many devices do we seek to pass il
little quicker! How we hope and be-
lieve each day will be our last Of anxious
waiting The post comes in aud there is
no letter for us How bitter is the dis
appointment and on every repetition il
grows more acute. How immeasurable
the time seems ill the post comes IN
again The mind exhnusts itself in con
lectures; illness, even death grows terribly
distinct to hope in its agony-hope that /:
fear We dread, we know not what, and
every heightened day the misery grows
more unsupportable. Every day thu
anxiety takes darker shadow. To know
even the very worst Of all we have fore
koded, appears relief.
Year: 1860

There is character in the footstep.--
People no more walk alike than they think
or act alike. You can almost tell by the
fall OF the foot on the pavement, whether
a mans internal barometer indicates cloud
or sunshine. See the man OF progress or
enierprise-the successful merchant or
the lawyer-the same rules that guide his
business relations follow his very gait
through swarming thorougfares. He
never treads on insecure grounds, and
his foot is never set down without sor,
OF firm, steady sense OF security. The
footsteps OF the young beginner in life's
pathway is less regular and rapid-he is
yet undecided, aud hesitates on the
threshold of the busy world. The laborer,
with paper cap and bespattered raiment,
has neither energy nor spirit in his walk
you might as well try TO decipher blank
page, as to read character in this up and
down. up and down, with the same lum
bering movement. Patrick looks forward
TO nothing beyond Saturday night and hi'
black pipe at home Life has no brigh
upward revolutions, no bitter rending
away Of the souls visions. for him !
How different is the light tripping step o
the young girl. that makes music eveI
on the worn and roughened paving stone
tho quick, nervous pace Of the mother
hurrying home to her little ones--th
weary tread of those who walk within III
shadow OF death. There is character i
peoples footsteps. II one only knows ho,
TO read its uninterpreted langusge.-Lv
Illustrated.
Year: 1860

MECHANICAL SKrLL--In Italy. there is
a class OF men whose merely mechanical
skill is perhaps more exquisite than was
possessed by the ancient artifcers, who
worked out the designs Of Praxieles or,
very possibly, PraxIleles himself. What
ever Of Elusive representation can be ef-
fected IN marble, they are capable OF
achieving, IL the object be before their
eyes. The sculptor has but to present
these men with plsster-cast OF his design.
and sufficient block Of marble. and iei!
them that the figure is imbedded in the
stone, and must be freed from its encum-
bering supeifuities. and in due time.
without the necessity Of his touching the
work with his own finger. be will see be-
fore him the statue that is to make him
renowned. His creative power hs'
wrought it with word.
Year: 1860

Two ENDS OF TRUNK LosT.-A few day
says one of our railroad agents received a
letter from gentleman in neighboring
city, inquiring for trunk which had been
misplaced or lost, adding, by way of descrip-
ton, "The trunk has "A. b. marked on the
left end" Whereupon, he received from the
agent the following answer; AFTER care
fal inspection of all the baggage at this depot,
and very mature deliberation thereupon, we
are OF opinion that both ends of your trunk
are left p e