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Year: 1860

| EDITOR DEMOCRAT: Last Monday evening


the public were invited to attend the usua


debate of the Society, held at the Court


House. But regret to state that not Sc


large an audience was assembled as might be


expected from our literary community. The


exercises of the evonlng were very interest
ing and eommendable. The young men ac-
quilted themselves with much honor. This
Is the first debating society that has been es-
taoished IN our city, except perhaps, in
some of our schools, and the members mani
lest determination to use all the means in
their power to make it worthy of public
patronage. Its tendency is to direct the at
tention of our young men to noble pursuits
and more intellectual amusements than are
to be found in the drinking saloons, or at the
gaming tables. Oar city has needed such a
society for many years. The corner stone is
now laid, and | sincerely hope the attempt
will be successful. Is it asking too great
favor of our citizens to encourage these young
men, by appearing in their assembly hall
once a month? viii it be too great sacri-
fee of time? l think not. The primary
object of the society is the Improvement of
of the young of our city, but its influence
will necessarily be more extended. Our State
is suffering greatly frcm evils which were
planted here many years ago, and which
none but good, noble and intelligent men can
eradicate Therefore, mothers, if you would
wish your sons to be fitted for high positions
in our State and be the means of eleyating
the moral character of California, encourage
them in every attempt they may make which
has that aim in view. And when the frost
of old age shall have whitened your locks,
then you can look upon a son that will be
blessing instead of n curse TorIsA
Year: 1860

THE NATURE OF PETTY CHEATTNG.-ln the
Peereations Of Country Parson we find the
following:


would gladly think that the man who has
done another feels il as bistering to remem-
-ber the fact as the man who has been douedoes.
1t would crafty me much it | were able 10
conclude that every man who is knave
knows that he is one. / doubt it, Probably
he merely thinks himself a sharp, clever fei-
low. Only this morning was cheated out Of
four and sxpence by a map of very decent
appearance. He Obtained that sum by
making three statements, which ] found, on
ipuuiring after he had gone, were false. The
gain, you see was small. He obtained just
eighteen pence lie. Yet he went off look
ing extremely honest. And no doubt he will
be at his parish church next Sunday, shaking
his head sympathetically at the more solemn
parts of the sermon. Aud probably, when
be reflects upon the transaction, he merely
thinks be was sharp and | was soft. The
analogy between these small tricks and q
blister holds in several respects. Each is ir-
ritating, and the irritation caused by each
gradually departs. You are very Indignant
al first learning that you have been taken
| in; you are rather sore, even the day after
| but The day after that you are less sore a


having b. en- done than sorry for the rogue
who was fool enough to do you.
Year: 1860

CHARACTER OF THE OHISEsE SToCKADEs AT
THF PEIHo.-There was first a row of stroug
wooden posts outside the forts; then double
row Of iron spikes of great weight, driven
deep into the ground, and showing their
sharp points only at low water. Some Of
those pieces of iron, which were of the size
of an anchor-stock must weigh as much as
from fifteen to twenty tuns. A third stock
ade was formed of floating cylinders united
together and fastened TO the banks by strong
chains; the fourth was in every respect sim
liar in form to the second, but composed OF
slighter materials; and, lastly, the other two
were made of a number of beams of wood,
united by chains and cables, and firmly fixed
to the two banks of the river.
Year: 1860

THE CAUSE OF ILI-EATURED REMARKs.-
Half the ill-natured things that are said In
society, are spoken not so much from malice
as from desire to display the Quicknes5 OF
our perception, the snartness of our wit,
and the sharpness Of our observation.
Year: 1860

which child can perceive were made
for special purpose. We will con.
cede to him whatever honor his speech
can give him, but we can not avoid
the conclusion that in following the
lead that has been set him, he has
proved himself far more of politi-
cIan than statesman. From his seat
in the Senate he has made stump
speech.


On Tuesday Mr.. Toombs followed
the example Of Mr.. Douglas, and made
a sectional speech, in which he de-
clarcd that the election of Republ.
can President would be cause for Sc
cession. Does not the Democratic
side of the Senate need q few more
national men?
Year: 1860

WASHINGTON, Nov. l2.-The Times cor
respondent says: Several leading Virgin
ians here represent it to be the purpose oil
their State to become the mediator between
the sections, when South Carolina shall
have accomplished secession. The basis
will require that no one be elected President
unless he receive a majority of both Sec
tions of the Union, and that no law be pass
ed except by a majority of the members rep
resenting both sections, thus requiring a
majority of the whole people in each case


On hearing of the Governor of MiSSss;p-
pis movements in organizing minute men,
Gov. Letcher addressed him a note limiting
that Mr.. Wise was no longer Governor of
Virginia, but that another had succeeded
him, who would take care of the public in
terests.


The correspondence says, several Virginia
Congressman are here. They represent the
sentiment of the State as in favor of sub
hitting to the election of Lincoln.


The rumor gains credit that Attorney
General Black and Secretary Floyd have in
formed the President that they Will resign
if he uphOlds the Federal laws in case Of
notification by any State.
Year: 1860

ss-The City Collector sold long list OF
real estate at the door of the Court House
yesterday. By reference to our columns it
will be seen that there are two or three
other long lists to be sold soon. Delinquent
taxpa yers will have to settle up.
Year: 1860

B Rev. William H. McCarer completed
the twelfth year of his pastoral duties in
connection with the Old Presbyterian
Church New SCHOOL, last Sabbath week
We believe he has been acting as pastor of
his congregation in this city longer than
any other of our resident clergymen The
congregation of his Church expect to be
worshiping in the lower room of their new
edifce before the close of the year.
Year: 1860

B6y~On our inside pages will be found a
couple of interesting communications
on the political excitement in the country
and the other Interference to the Canal
Both are worthy of perusal.
Year: 1860

seA-A A fresh lot of Boys clothing and an
other lot of those splendid Imperial over
coats, together with a good assortment of
heavy woollen under garments have just
been received at Lyons.
Year: 1860

THE Pony ExPREss.-~The following dis
patch is from Carson City. dated Aug 10th:


The pony came in to the Sink of the Car
son yesterday morning, without rider or ma
chillas The supposition is, that the horse
must have thrown the rider and got away.
AT least we have not learned farther, or
whether the Indians have interfered or not
The pony arrived at the station only few
hours behind time, 60 that the accident, or
whatever is the matter, must have happened
at a short distance east of the Sink of the
Carson.
Year: 1860

New DISCOVERY AT STEAMBOAT SPRINGs.-
A gentleman recently from WOshoe informs
the Sierra Citizen, that while stopping at
Steamboat Springs he discovered, a little to
the northward of the ridge in which they
first make their appearance, spring of warm
water, about Fifty feet in length and twenty
feet 10 width, to which they could not find
bottom at the depth of two hundred feet.
Tules and grass grow in abundance on its
banks, hiding it from general observation
Year: 1860

The Steamship Jam.s'oWn left her wharf al
Rockets yesterday morning for New York
aud proceeded a few miles down the river bu
finding the ice too thick TO be- broken through
rs'nrned TO this city to await a breaking w
he freeze
Year: 1860

Nay, speak no i'll IA kindly word


Can never leave sting behind,
And oh to breathe each tale we've heard,
Is far beneath a noble mind.
Full oft better seed is sown,


BY choosing thus the kinder plan;
For if but little good be known,


Still let US speak the best we can.
Give us the heart that fain would hide
Would fain another's faults efface;
How can it please cen human pride


To prove humanity but base q?
No! let us reach higher mood,


A noble sentiment of man;
Be earnest in the search of good,


And speak Of all the best We can.
Then speak no i'll; but lenient be


TO others tailings as your own;
If you're the first fault to see,


Be not the first to make it known.
For life is but 4 passing day,


No lip may tell how brief its span;
Then oh . the little time we stay,


Let's speak OF all the best we can
Year: 1860

THE WHITE SLAVES OF THE NoBTH.-A sew
ing girl, named Susan Lee, complains bitterly
through the columns Of a New York paper, of the
injustice and fraud practiced by the employers of
sewing girls. The poor pittance they earn weekly
is lessened By downright cheating and if a girl
complains she is told to find work somewhere else.
She thus describes the condition of her class


We, as every one knows, by thousands, in cold or
heat rain, snow seet, walk the streets early in
the morning to our work-place, carrying, perhaps,
in an old newspaper what call our dinner, often
only bread, or at best little cold meat with bread
and potatoes, and work from eight in the morning
until FIVE, and sometimes six o'clock in the even
ing, (stoppng only at to eat our cold lunch,)
for these men who have made and are making for
tunes from our labors; and who, besides stintingy
paying us, talk to us as though we were what many
of them seem to be, brutes in human shape.


And here let me say our slavery, and that of tens
of thousands North, is far more miserable than is
that of the well fed, well clothed and well cared
for colored slaves of the South, whose sympathy
expressed for from the pulpits, and no doubt,
often, too, by the very men who oppress us, and
even cheat us out of our hard-earned shillings.
Year: 1860

CORRECTIONAL friend, writing from Lenoir,
assures us that our correspondent was misinformed,
with regard to a statement given in the Age few
weeks ago, to the effect that an insurrectionary
movement was detected in that place a short time
pre9ious.-Our Lonoir friend says "the report is
entirely without foundation" We are glad to
hear it, and make the correction with great pleasure
We know former correspondent, however,
communicated the statement to us on what he
believed to be reliable thority.-Ra7eigA Age.
Year: 1860

WILL THEY Do It?-It is to be presunred-it
is to be devoutly hoped-that southern slave-hold-
ers who profess to entertain such abect abhorrenec
for northern abotionists, will no more forever
hereafter, spend their summers at northern water
ing places, and their money to enrich the enemies
Of the south as they have hitherto done. If next
summer we shall see accounts ofsouthern people
stopping ct Niagara, Saratoga, Rails Town, &C.,
we will at once say that they deserve the very
worst that northern cut-throats can send to njure
them in their property or in any other way. Ifa
single Southerner goes to sojourn at one of the
above named places, or to spend week plcasuring
at the north, let him be spotted as being bad as
Seward or Giddings.


1.-THE southern people have business at the
north, let them, by all means go and attend to it,
but remain no longer than is necessary for that
particular purpose We are opposed to disunion,
if it be possible to avoid it, and the nonntercourse
system, in our opinion, is the surest guaranty
against it. 1t will show the people of the north,
that the south get along very well without them
even in the Union, and that, when the rights of
the south are properly respected friendship and
ntecourse'wili be fully restored, and not before
,SatesUWe Express.
Year: 1860

SAD News FROM THE WEsT.-The news by
the Overland mail, brought by telegraph day OF
two since, Included some melancholy tidings from
the region known as Carson Valley, located in
western Utah, on the verge of California and con-
stitutng the inchoatc Territory of Nevada. The
cold in that quarter had been intense, and, to add
to the distress. of the people, there scarcity
of provisions, consequent, no doubt upon the great
rush thither Of emgrants from California to avail
themselves of the silver and gold mines
Year: 1860

YANKEE Dew DRors.-"Wby, uncle Dew-little,
how dew you dew. Dew come in and rest little
while, dew. How does aunt Hannah dew, and
what is she dewing now, and dew tell us about the
news Come dew sit up to the table and dew as
we dew; dew help yourself and take out; and dew
talk some, and dew not make me dew all the talking


for I shant dew it. Now, dew say something, dew"
Year: 1860

The following is an exact copy of the important
law that has just passed both Houses of the Vir-
ginia Legislature by large maorities, and is enti-
tied can act making an appropriation for the pur-
chase and manufacture of arms and munitions OF
war" We are satisfied that it is fully responsive
to the avowed wishes of the people of Virginia,
and that it will exert most happy influence in
convincing enemies that Virginia is in earnest
in standing up for her rights:


''l}e it enacted by the General Assembly, That
the Governor be and he is hereby directed to have
the buildings of the Public Armory, at Richmond,
forthwith put in such condition, by the introdue-
tion of suitable machinery and otherwise, as shall
fit them for the manufacture and repair of arms for
the use Of the militia of the State, upon plan to
be prepared by commission of three persons, and
approved by the Governor-the members of which
commission shall disappointed by the Governor, and
removable at his pleasure


I'd. That the Governor be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to employ Master
Armorer at an annual salary not exceeding 81, 500
and quarters whose duty it shall be to direct the
operations in the manufacture and repair OF arms,
and under the direction of the Superintendent, to
employ such operatives may ensure the effective
working Of the Armory.


Sd. That the Governor be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to cause to bepurchased all
such machinery, implements and materials, and
the patent rights of any newly invented arms, as
may be necessary for the successful operation of
the Armory for the purposes herein specified"


4. That the commission provided by the first
section of this act be further authorized and direct
ed to purchase such arms, equipments and muni-
tions as may be required for the immediate use of
the State; provided no shallbe purchased, ex-
cept of the most approved quality and description,
and at reasonable prices: and provided further,
that not more then one hundred and eighty thous-
and dollars be expended in the purchase of arms
equi pments and munitions and provided further,
that due proportion of said shall be distri-
buted in the more exposed parts of the State-said
commission are also required to provide for the
manufacture of Equipments and munitions of war
within the State.


5. So much and such parts of chapter 33 of the
Code of Virginia, relating to the Public Guard
and Armory, as may be in conflict with the provi-
sions of this act are hereby repealed: Provided
that nothing in this act shall be construed to
the present operations at the Armory in
the repair of until such time the occupation
of said Armory may be necessary under the pro-
visions of this act.


g. For the purpose of carrying into effect the
provisions of this act the sum ofS500 900 is hereby
appropriated, which amount shall be raised by
loans in the manner prescribed by existing laws, or
such laws as may hereafter be passed for raising
funds by loan for works of internal improvements.
Year: 1860

luL hOA USED hllAl<AhA A1NNN-AHA AA--'@'
To the Editor Of the Wig;


Permit me- Mr. Editor to express my cordial approbA
ton of your suggestion for military gathering and
friendly contest for superiority Richmond
next fall


In response to the call from the whole people of our
State the Legislature has passed act providing TOR


supply of the best arms and young men have vol
uneered in companies and squadrons, furnished them
selves with uniforms and all that is now wanted to place
our Commonwealth in = state OF defence such as viii
frown down any future attempt to desecrate her SOIL IS


knowledge Of the Of the arms IN their hands and


the evoutious essential TO present these in the
effective position for successful results In other words
our troops want to be well drilled. Now to obtain this
there must bes some, more than ordinary, stimulant.


Young men will put themselves in handsome uniforms
and attend few drills, just to enable them to turn out
public occasions TO 5e gazed at. This DONE any fur
ther efforts to more thorough drill are generally abor
tive; hence there but very lew corps either in
cities country that in a condition to take the field
well disciplined efficient troops stimulant being
necessary, any be unexcepOnable as that of
gathering several Compapies and squadrOns in
field there in the presence OF admiring crowds
to amicaby contend for the prize Of superiority TO be
determined by board Of IT, 5. Army officers whose er
pereuce and duteresteduesS will place their decisions
bey yond Impeachment No can doubt but that such
exhibition would be prolific Of great good, and that
the fixing day for such gathering would at once III
augurae system OF drills with full ranks OF mcst Of ouT
volunteer corps.


The main objection to this l suppose will be Us cost
Let look this for Suppose 1900 1000
of our solierv mounted aud foot well equipped and
well drilled beautiful Fair Grounds near Richmond
there 90 through their daily exercises such d!is
parades reviews guard mOuutugs, military games, Leap
ing, running Nc entertained by bands of music, for
week, and especially to uud rgo contest for superiority
in presence of committee OF veteran tficers OF the
United States Army How many would thfong TO wit.
such exciting scene, OF much meaning
at 70 elicit the oUtpourng Of patriotism from the
heart OF every Vrginan: Is much to say that the
number OF these yScrs would equal that attending
of our annual fairs about $4,000 during the week. II
there will be collected $1,000, ample to meet all
expenses Of provisioning 1000 and feeding their
horses Ii would be self sustaining affair, of this
have doubt and is know Of other serious ec-
ton | wait TO learn tany other exists


What say yOu fellow soldiers Of the cities, towns
and the country; will YOU carry out this grand and
patriotic suggcsuon: A. SOLDIER
Year: 1860

1t s reported tonight that the testimony of policemen
will appear tomorrow showing that the friends Of Mr.
Potter sent policemen arrest Mr. Pryor failing in that,
to arrest Mr. Potter so to prevent the possibility of
fighting Mr. Chisman is said to be engaged in getting
this testimony
Year: 1860

How sweet the evening shadows fall,
Advancing from the West,
As ends the weary week OF toll,


And comes the day of rest!
Bright o'er the earth the star of eve
Her radiant beauty sheds,
Aud myriad sisters calmly weave
Their lights around our heads.
Rest, man, from labor! rest from sin
The worlds hard contest close!
The holy hours with God begin


Yield thee to sweet repose.
Bright DER the earth the morning ray
Its sacred light will cast;
Fair emblem of the glorious day


That evermore shall last.
Year: 1860

To THE UNgMPLoYED.-Messrs Quint Galen
will receive sealed proposals for contract to
chase the stock out OF their barley field, north OF
the school house. The business will furnish con-
slant employment for fifty men till after harvest.
Sonora Age.
Year: 1860

PRETTY ExpERlMENT.-Ii an acorn be sus-
pended by Il peicc Of thread within half an
inch fthc surface of some water contained in
a byacinth glass, and SO permitted to remain
without being disturbed, it will in few months
burst, and throw root down into the water,
and shoot upwards its tapcring stem with beau
tiful little green leaves. A young oak tree
growing in this way on the mantcl shelf of a
room is a very interesting object
Year: 1860

FCN AT HCNE--Don't be afraid Of 4 little
fun at home good people Don't shut up
your houses lest the sun should fade your car
pets and yoar hearts, lest q hearty laugh
should shake down some Of tie muStv Old cob
webs there? Ii yon want 10 ruin your sons
let them think that all mirth aud social enjoy
ment must be left on the Threshold without.
when they come home at night When once
q home is regarded as only place to eat and
drink in. the work is begun that ends in gam
bling houses and reckless degradation. Young
people must have fun and relaxation some
where if they do not fud it at their own
hcarthStOneS it will be suogth in other. and
perhaps less profitable places. Therefore let
the FIRE burn brightly at night. and make the
home-nest delightful with ul those little arts
thai pareuts 50 perfectly under tand Don't
repreSs the buoyant spirits OF your children !;
half an hogr OF meTrineat round the lamp and
freight of home b,ots ont tie remembrance
of many a care and annoyance during the
day, and the best safeguard they can take
with them into the world is the unseen iniu-
eRce of brigh. little domestic sauetum.-
Life Illustrated
Year: 1860

We find in the Pine Bluff Independent the following letter from the Hon. Thos. Fletcher to the committee on invitation ot the Pine Bluff ratification meeting. It was received too late to be read at the meeting, but it is now published. No man who knew Judge Fletcher doubted for moment where such true and tried democrat would stand in the present contest. He is for Breckinridge and Lane, for the Union and the rights of the South in the Union. Here is the letter:

 RED FORK, ARK, August ', ls60 Messrs. Wm. M Gallaray, Root. Hutchinson,

 Winfrey Bond, ct al, Committee

 GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your kind letter of the 20th ult in vting me to attend free barbecue and address the constitutional democracy of Jefferson county at a ratification meeting in favor of our standard bear CTS, Brecknridge and Lane.

 Be assured that nothing would give me more pleasure than to mingle with my fellow citizens of Jefferson county, to raise my feeble voice in sup port and defence of the nominees of the national democracy, and to urge by my presence and coun- VI. Union. The questions at issue are too momentous, too urgent to ask who are the regular nominees; and when such vital principles are at stake, no honest man or true patriot will inquire, who are the most tavailablacandidates?

 The perpetuity of our glorious Onion is depend, ent upon the result of this Presidential cQvass, and my advice and urgent counsel to every democrat who may heed my admonition, would be to rally under the banner of Breckinrdge and Lane, and sustain the broad constitutional platform upon which they stand. They are the only candidates who can command the votes of the democratic States, protect the South from dishonor, and pre- serve her equality among the sovereign States Why then should the sons of the South, Of aH par ties hesitate to bear aloft their standard and give them cordial, zeaIous supportl The true democ- racy of the North enthusiastic in their behalf.

 have full confidence in the virtue and lntell pence of the voters of old Jefe-son and still more in their exalted patriotism, and doubt not when their voice is heard it will be in favor of our con sttutiona and patriotic standard bearers, BrecAln' ridge and Lane :,

 I regret exceedingly it will not be in my power to comply with your polite invitation, and partci- nate with YOU on this interesting occasion.

 Permit me- in conclusion, to return my sincere thanks for the courtesy extended towards me, express the hope that your efforts may restore un- ion and harmony among the democracy of our be- loved State, and in November next, victory percn upon our standard. -

 have the honor to be your ob't. serv't,

 THOS. FLETCHER.