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Year: 1862

THE MORAL CHARACTER OF PIGs.-Some
folks accuse pigs of being filthy in their habits
and negligent in their appearance. But,
whether food is best eaten off the ground or in
china plate, it seems to US, a mere matter of
the taste and convenience, which pigs ana
men may differ. They ought, then to be
judged charitably. At any rate pigs are not
filthy enough to chew tobacco, nor to poison
their breath by drinking liquor. As to the
personal appearance you don't catch pig
playing the dandy, or picking his way up mud
dy streets in kid slippers. Pigs have some
excellent traits in their character. If one
chances to wallow a little deeper in some
mire hole than his fellow, and so carries off
and comes in possession of more of the earth
than his brethren, he never assumes an extra
Importance on that account; neither are his
brethren stupid enough to worship him for
IL. Ihe only question seems to be, is he still
a hog? If he is, then treat him as such
And when hog has no merits of his own, he
never puts on arsticratc airs, nor claims any
particular respect on account of his family
connections. They understand well the com
mon sense maxim, ssevery tub must stand
npon its own bottom.'
Year: 1862

Hast thou one heart that loves thee,
In this dark world of care,
Whose gentle smile approves thee
Yield not to dark despair
One hand whose loving fingers


Are pressed in thine alone?
One fond, confiding bosom.


Whose thoughts are all thine own2
One truthful voice to guide thee,


And bless thee in distress
One breast. when thou art weary,
Whei con thy head to rest?
Till death thy form has shrouded,
And cold that heart so warm,
Till death the earth has clOuded,
Heed not tho passing storm.
Thou hast one tie to bind thee,
And little life buds rare
Let love, sweat love, entwine thee,
In this dark world of caIe
Year: 1862

A BEGGAR in New Orleans approached well
dressed citizen and held out his hand for aims
The citizen offered him Confederate note
No, said the poor fellow, taking a mournful
survey OF his own dilapidated dress, l have
too many rags already.
Year: 1862

RATIFICATION THE SLAVE TRADE TREArY
Lord Lyons called at the State Department
on Monday the 9th on the occasion of the ar
rival of the British ratification of the new
treaty in regard to the African slave trade,
and by direction of his Government, express
ed their sense of the service rendered by Mr.
Seward to both countries and to the cause of
humanity by his agency IN that transaction
Year: 1862

EMANCPATIoN.-A colony of one hundred
and fifty colored persons, mostly from Wash
ington city and vicinity, are about to embark
on vessel at Alexandria direct for Hayti
This movement is quite encouraging to tho
agents of Hayti now here.
Year: 1862

CoRCoRAN TO BE RELEAsED.-The people
will be delighted to hear that Col. Corcoran
and his brave fellow prisoners will be released
Immediately by the rebel Government, and
that fair exchange will be made for the pri-
vateersmen The latter viii be taken to City
Point to-day, under flag of truce.
Year: 1862

Dr. Chalmers once asked a woman what
could be done to induce her husband to at
tend the kirk. ssI don't know she replied,
sunless you were to put pipe and pot of
porter in the pew.''
Year: 1862

An old Jew who sold exclusively for cash,
said that he did it for the benefit of his neigh
bors. He did not wish TO sec them ssdeep in
debt nit him, ven dey ish got no monish to
pay nit, -
Year: 1862

The silk line as spun by the worm is about
the 500th part of an inch thick but spider IS
line is perhaps six times finer, or only the
3,OO0th part of an inch in diameter insomuch
that a single pound of this attenuated sub
stance might be sufficient to encompass our
globe
Year: 1862

VIE BEG TO ASSURE THE PUBLIC THAT


w the we'll known reputation of these Machines
for RELIABILITY will be fully sustained, and
in our rapidly increasing business the same care
will be faithfully exercised in every department
n! their manufacture Every Machine sold by us
Is WARRANTED IN EVERY RESPECT.
Year: 1862

The rebel conscription in Georgia
is enforced with cruel severity. En-
rolled men who do not report them
selves are ordered TO be arrested, put
in irons, and kept in jail until they are
sent to camp.
Year: 1862

A certain Western Colonel in Major
General Grants army, took advantage
of a sick furlough to canvas for a
nomination to Congress. On napplying
for an extension Of his furlough, Gen.
Grant wrote on the back as follows -
IF Col. - is able to travel over his
district to electonecr for Congress, he
is able to be with his regiment, and he
is hereby ordered to join it immedi-
ately or be dismissed from the service,
Year: 1862

A SINGULAR lNcIDESr.-The Lynchburg Re publican publishes the following incident, re- alike for its singularty as we'll as for its melancholy fulfiIlment to the brother of one of the parties concerned:

 Just before the war broke out, and before Lincoln's proclamation was issued, a young Vir- gnian, named Summerfeld was visiting the city of New York. where he made the acquaintance of two Misses Holmes, of Waterbury, Vermont.

 He became somewhat intimate with the young

 ladies, and the intercourse seemed to be mutual

 ly agreeable. The proclamation was issued, and

 the whole North thrown into blaze of excite

 ment. On visiting the ladies one evening, at the

 hour of parting they remarked to Summerfeld

 that their present meeting would probably be

 the last they must hurry home to aid in making

 up the overcoats and clothing for the volunteers

 from their town. Summerfed expressed his regret that they must leave but at the same time especially requested them to see that the over- coats were we'll made, as it was his intention, if he ever met the Vermont regiment in battle, to kill one of them and take his coat.

 Now for the sequel. Virginia seeded The Second Vermont Regiment portion of which was from the town of Waterbury, was sent to Virginia. The battle of Manassas was fought, in which they were engaged. and SO was Sum- merfeld. During the battle Summerfeld mark ed his man, not knowing to what State he be- longed the fatal ball was sped on it's errand of death the victim fell at the flash of the gun. and, upon rnshing up to secure the dead mans arms, Summerfrld observed that he had fine new overcoat strapped to his back, which he de- termined to appropriate to his own use. The fight was over, and Summerfeld had time to ex- lmine his prize when, remarkable as it may ap- pear. tho coat was marked with the name of Thomas Holmes. and in the pockets were found etters signed with the names of thesssters whom had known in New York, and to whom he had made the remark we have quoted. in which the dead man was addressed as brother. The evidence was conclusive-he had killed the brother of his friends and the remark which he had made in jest had melancholy fulfillment We are assured this narrative is literally true. Summer6eld now wears the coat, and our nfor- mant states, is not little impressed with the singularity of the coincidence.
Year: 1862

shall never 60 into the street." and his voice
was not quite steady, and there was strange
moisture about his eyes. lie took the little
girl on his knees, and she nestled her bright
young head on his shoulder, chattering away
to him, and thinking what good kind man
Squire Dunham was!


The landlord remained some time with his
tenants. Many kind words and promises
cheered them, for that little head resting
softly against his heart, and warmed and
gladdened it; and before he left, 'Sqire Dun
ham bent down and kissed the little girl, and
lett two ten.dollar gold pieces in her chubby
hand. He went home that night happier
man than he had been for years, sure that
three hearts beat lighter because he was in
the world


And the lesson that Stephen Dunham
learned that night goin home in the cars, took
deep root in his heart, and brought forth
much fruit.
Year: 1862

An unfavorable slough may be got up in q
rural district by man who combines eau
ton with malignity, and all in such q way
that you cannot lay hold Of the malicious
but cautious man. Let us suppose q new
doctor is coming to the village. You, the
old doctor. may 60 about the village and beg
people to try to receive him ciyilly; he may
not be such bad man after all. The truth
probably is that nobody suppOses him bad
man, or intends to receive him otherwise than
ciyilly but few days injudiciously spent
may excite prejudice which will take some
time to allay. Some one speaks in praise Of
an acquaintance. You may reply, in hes
itating way, Yes; he is rather nice fellow;
but-wcll, | don't want to say any thing
bad of any one.' In this way you have not
committed younself. but you have given a
worse impression than you could probably
have conveyed by any definite charge you
could have made against the man. Honest
and manly folks, indeed, may possibly call
you a sneak. What do you care? Some
muscular christian may kick you. In that
case you will have the comfort of knowing
that it unquestionably serves you right.
Year: 1862

FLOWERS ARE NOT TRIrLEs.-Flowers bloom
in beauty not only in the gardens of the
wealthy, but in the field on the side of the
highway and on the mountain slopes. They
are almost every where, and yet they arc not
tribes. God has made them BEAUTIFUL
There are no unfinished flowers; no pencil
could make them more perfect. In the
greenhouses, in the garden, by the wayside,
and in the gullies they are charming. Their
life is short but beautiful. The guilty do
not love these sweet emblems Of innocence,
and thieves do not want them in their button
holes. In the early spring, summer heat,
and autumn frost they greet us. The child
runs to the meadows and woods, to gather
them. and the young girl braids them in her
hair. The old touch them tenderly. know.
ing that such sweetness and beauty will not
last
Year: 1862

M JOHN @. SAKE.
saw her last night alta party


The elegant party at MesdsJ
And looking remarkable hearty


For a widow so young In her weeds
Ye, know she was suffering sorrow
Too deep for the tongue to express
OR why had she chosen to borrow


So much frOm the language Of dressi
Her shawl was as sable as night
And her gloves were as dark rs her shawli
And her lewels-that flashed In the light
Her robe had the hue Of the rest
tIIow nicely Il fitted her shape
And the grief that was heaving her breast
Boiled over in blllows Of erape'
What tears OF vieariOus woe


That else might have sullied her face,
Were kindly permitted 10 how


In ripples OF ebony Lace
While even her fan, In It's play,


Had quite lusubriOus scope,
And see ned to be waving away


The ghost OF the angel Of hOpe'
Yet rich az the robes OF queen,


Was the sombre apparel she worei
Pm certain never had seen


Such sumptuOus sorrow beforei
And I couldn't help thinking the beauty,
In mourning the loved and the lost,
Was doing her eonlugal duty,


Altogether regardless Of cost!
One surely would say devotion
Performed at so vast an expense,
Betrayed an excess OF emotion
That was really something immensei
And yet. as viewed at my leisure,
These tokens Of tender regard.
Ithought,-ltk scarce without measure
The sorrow that goes by the yard!
All, grief Is a curious passiOni
And yours-I am sOrely afraid,
The very next phase Of the fashion
VIII aud II beginning to fadei
Though dark are the shadows Of grief,
The morning shall follow the night,
Halftints will betoken relief,


Till Joy shall be symbOlled In white
All! well!-lt were idle To quarrel
With fashion, or aught she may doi
And 50 conclude with moral
And metaphOr-wsranted new
When measles come handsomely out,
The patient Is safest, they says
And the .orrOW Is mlldest. no doubt,
That works In a similar way! NY. Ledge
Year: 1862

NOTHING LOST BY CIvILITY.-A gen.
tleman who has filled the highest munc-
psi offices in one Of our cities, owed his
elevation to single act of civility.


A traveller, on hot summers day wan
ted some water for his horse, and perceiv.
ed we'll Of water near the read side, turned
his horse up towards it. Just then lad
appeared, to whom the stranger addressed
himself, saying


"NIy young friend, will you do me the
favor to draw me bucket of water for my
horse, as ! find it rather difficult to get of
and on 7"


The lad promptly seized the bucket,
and soon brought supply of water
Pleased with the cheerful temper and
courteous manner of the youth, the trav-
ellcr inquired his mind, that the name OF
the lad and the place Of his residence were
remembered by him for several years af-
terwaFds, when the traveller had occasion
for clerk. He then sent for this young
man and gave him a responsible place,
from which he rose to the chief magistraey
of city.
Year: 1862

a@rThe vast majority of the American
people are determined to stand by the Con-
stitution and defend it, with blood and
treasure, against Northern and Southern
foes, They are determined that the
victory in this war shall be the victory Of
the Constitution and the laws, and to that
end they arc determined that the Consti-
tuition shall be respected, as Washington
taught, and as all the long line of patriots
down to the present day have taught
The Constitution is the Union. The tris
umph of one is the triumph ofthe other
Let every man then diligently study each
proposal of radicalism, and ifhe finds in it
an attack on the constitution, he may re-
gard it as an attack on the Union To
strike one is to strike both. To defend
Que is to defend both, and the loyal de-
tenders of the Union to day are those who
defend the Constitution against that cir,
regular opposition" which Washington
pointed out, and also against those "spe.
cious pretexts" which he foretold, classed
with the plans Of open traitors.


.ALlsnt0avn Democrat.
Year: 1862

President Lincoln, in the recent confer
ence with certain colored people, TO whom
he recommended emigration, stated the
origin of the war thus;


"See our present condtion-the coun.
try engaged in war, our white cutting one
another's throats, not knowing how far it
will extend, and then consider what we
know to be the truth-but for your race
among US this war could not have an exis-
tence, although many men engaged in it
on either side do not care for you one way
or the other. Nevertheless, repeat, with
out the institution of slavery, and the COL
ored race as basis, this war could not
have an existence"


! Here is an important statement coming
from very high official source. 1t
amounts substantially to this--that but for
the opposition to slavery on the one hand,
and the defence of it on the other, we
should have no war. But as Mr.. Lincoln
holds that the Constitution guarantees sla-
very in the States which use it, he there
fore, practically says that, except for the
action of those in the North we were dis
satisfied with the Constitution, the efforts
of those in the South, were disposed to
break up the Union, would have been ut
terly powerlcss.


From Mr. Lincoln's statement inevita-
bly, flow the consequences Though sla.
very may be said in one aspect to be the
cause ofthe war, it is constitutional, and
we cannot abolish it without breaking the
Constitution But if we bcrak the Consti-
tuition, which is the fundamental bond Of
Union-the Union will no longer exist
The question is not one about the morality
or justice Of slayery--that is point which
those who maintain it must settle for them,
selves. As citizens of the United States
we are solely concerned with its constitu-
tonality. If it is constitutional, as the
President is understood to grant, then We
cannot destroy it against the will of the
people in the States where it exists, with
out destroying the Constitution, and thu
destroying OF annihilatipg the Union.
Year: 1862

A MAN who in short measure is a
measureless rogue, If in whiSkey he is a
rogue in spirit. If he gives a bad title to
land, theu he is a rogue indeed. If he
pives short measure in wheat, then he is
Rogue in grain. And if he cheats when
he " can, he is indeed, in spirit, in garin q
measgreless rogue.
Year: 1862

With many Of our readers it is q perplexing
mystery how Victor Smith obtained the immense
influence at Washington which be exhibits here.
That he possesses such influence with the ad'
ministraiion, none can doubt when It is known
that the most earnest efforts Of our Delegate have
proved abortive when opposed by Smith. Twice
has be come amongst us invested with authority
greater than was ever before entrusted 70 pub
nc officer on this coast and all Of his public acts
here prior to his late visit to Washington have
been fully endorsed by Secretary Chase, whose
letter Of approval We have seen. He has evil
IDENTIFY succeeded to charm In pulling the wool
over the eyes Of both the President and secre
tary.


While we cahhOt solve the mystery Of his pos
sessing in so great degree the confidence Of
the administration, we can add to the evidence
Of its existence already at hand. The following
extract from letter written By gentleman Of
intelligence and undOubted Veraeity, and who is
well known to many Of the citizens Of this Ter:
ritory, is offered as confirmation Of what per.
haps some have doubted:


WAsHNGTON, D. c., July 1st, 1859.


Victor Smith returned /, Washington Terri.
tory some ten days or fortnight ago. You
never were more mistaken in your life than in
thinking he would be removed. He has more
influence here than all the other Territorial Off.
GERS together, and has managed his business bis
own way.
Year: 1862

Quartz LoDE.-The Union Advocate learns
from Mr.. Wallace, of Illinoistown, Placer
county, that vein of gold bearing quartz has
been discovered between that place and the
Magnolia Mills. A wagon load was taken to
one of the Nevada mills and crushed, Welding
$50 to the ton. The diScoverers intend erect
ing an arastra, and have now three or four
stamps which will be put in running order in a
short time. The machinery will be run bv
water power We believe this is tbs first time
that any gold deposits have been found in that
region off OF the rivers
Year: 1862

The first official address of our new Governor
is plain, sensible production, without ostenta-
tion, and, at the same time, containing many
good suggestions as to the contemplated policy
of his party. He advances no new idea says
the mining laws should be left as they are, ex-
cept as to those whose presence is disagreeable,
and protests against the General Government
interfering in any manner with the working of
our mines.


We hardly think Governor Stanford means
to say, in his address, that the negro race is,
or should, politically, be equal to the white race,
for he uses the term citizen in the connex-
ion; but, should that be his idea now, he will
live to see it exploded by that democratic
spirit and power he refers to as the intell-
gent democratic sentiment of the people" If
the Constitution is to be defended and the
Government maintained, it has got TO be so
done with its guarantees and compromises, and
it can all be done without making the congo
race our political equals in any sense of the
teriii. lhiS luiuS Vi HoiuilS OUT lne ldea OF
negro equality in our Government, is, at most,
pandering to as degrading a sentiment and as
infamous a doctrine, as that which pervades
the other extreme. and leads to the same cal
amlty we now behold in our country. Civil
war will follow its footsteps, as it has followed
the other ultra idea of an ariStocracy, and both
should be avoided as wrecking rocks of our
Government
Year: 1862

ORovI1LE GuARDs-Our stylish Military
Company has at last been supplied with its
new uniform, and the boys look quite sodierly
when they get on their full military rig They
will make fine body of men, and present a
creditable appearance on any parade ground
They may be called to visit some of our neigh
boring cities some of these days, on pleasure
trip, as guests of some of our military brethren
and when they DO, you will hear loud praises
for them from other sources.


We hope it will be pleasant enough for them
to parade on the 22d, the time fixed for their
annual ball.
Year: 1862

FEWho has not heard of SANDS SARsAPARILLA:
How many have cause to be thankful that it ha.
cured their ailments, raised them from a bed Of
sickness to the enjoyment Of health and strength.
We wish every one to benefit by it-but caution Is
required-the very success of the article Is turned
against it by the cupidty of others, and numerous
preparations of so called Sarsaparilla" are in the
market. The original and genuine article prepared
by Sands, being in universal use, is sold almost
everywhere. Ask for that and take no other.
Year: 1862

ng- CALIFORNIANS should test the merits Of
DR.. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS. While
it is highly palatable as beverage it is unequaled
as a tonic and infigorator in the pursuit Of for
tune at the mines. many persons exposed to the
attacks of complaints OF the digestive organs, and
Of various kinds OF fever. 1t is the very article that
has so long been in demand at the Mines It's daily
use will restore the tone OF derarged stomach
impart fresh vitality to the digestive functions and
cheer the spirits. Yet the Btters is the safest of
all stimuants- Let the miner who is exposed to hot
and dry, wet and cold, be certain to obtain sup
ply of the genuine Hostetter Bitter, and he will
find it a certain saesuaod to healte-Sold by Drug
gists everywhere. is
Year: 1862

US. MINr.-The coinage for the past year
in the United States Branch Mint at San
Francisco was to the value of Sl5,470,000 in
gold, and 100000 in silver, making a total
coinage of SIS 5,966,0O0
Year: 1862

4 Nina DRUGsED AND RoBBED-Abou
nine O'Clock last evening We were stopped on
the corner Of Leidesdortf and Clay streets. by
a man who solicited the means of procuring a
nights shelter from the rain. Though the
pocket book Of Mr. Items looked as though an
elephant had trodden on it, he divided the four
bits fortunately remaining in his reportorial
treasury. The outline Of the mans story was
this: He had arrived from Butte county On
Thursday evening. and started ont to see the
lions He had IN his possession S4o, Of which
SO was in a single gold Piece and the remain
der IN change. Well after wandering about
town and taxing peep al the various places
OF amusement, he stepped in at small grocery
on jackson street, and Immediately after drink
ing glass of ale was seized with an irresisti-
oie drowsineSS. He sank into a chair and knew
nothing more until he found himself pitched
out into the street minus bis small change and
bis hat. The $50 gold piece, however. re-
nalned, and with that he catered a dance Gel
lar, where bis pocket was picked, leaving MIN
destitute Mirror.
Year: 1862

TINS FEELING IN kESTUcKY-The San
Francisco Herald learns from the correspon-
dence OF an old friend. whose brother is in the
loyal army of Kentucky, that so intense is the
feeling of Indignation in that State against
Breckenridge and Buckner that if either OF
those notorious rebels were captured, they
would be summarily executed The explana-
ton Of this sauguinary mood is that both
Breckenridge and Buckner pledged themselves
to abide by the decision of the people Of the
State and Notwithstanding the clear majority
given in favor of the Union, both have violated
their obligation.
Year: 1862

Dr. HoSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERs-
These Bitters are universally Acknowledged to be
sure preventive and cure for Fever and Ague, Flat
ulenee, HeavineSs of the stomach, or any other like
affection. Their effect upon. the system is most
miraculous; they give healthy tone to the system
relieve all morbid matter and in fact thoroughly
cleanse the system ef all Impurities. In no case
has it been known to fail, bat on the contrary
new virtues have been found in its use. To those
afflicted with any Of the above ills OF the body, the
' Bitters are offered speedy and certain cure.
Try them and form your own opinion-Sold by
druggists and dealers everywhere.