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Year: 1859

SENATOR CRITTENDEN NOT CANDIDATE FOR
THE PREsIDENcy.-In speech delivered in New
York Dec. lst, to an immense throng before the
st. Nicholas Hotel, in the course of his remarks
he said:


g l am not candidate for the Presidency.
sometimes see my name used by the public press,
and myself spoken of as candidate. never
see it without regret; am no candidate for the
Presidency, nor do | ever expect to be. | shall
never seek for nomination.


i" To my mind, there is so much responsibility
attached to that position, that it is to be dreaded
more than desired. | am not candidate and
do not expect to be; but you may count upon
me to aid in bringing back this Government to
its primitive simplicity and virtue.


" Let me say again that have no Presiden-
tial aspirations. am no candidate, and don
want aEy man to speak of me as such. 1t is
with sincere regret shat see my name used in
any paper in connection with that station am
not ambitious of such distinction, and would
not accept the Presidency unless contingency
not likely to happen-unless it should be the
manifest conviction of the people of the United
States that could serve them better in that than
in any other capacity
Year: 1859

BaP The San Francisco Chain Gang intend
to indulge in a champagne and turkey dinner
to-day. That is better than most people out
side of the chain gang can afford. The Golden
Era exclaims, in referring thereto, "what music
there will be in the clinking of glasses and the
clanking of chainsln
Year: 1859

ANTI-LEcoNPToy PAPER.-Col. Zabriskie and
VIM. Bausman, we see it stated, purpose estab-
fishing an Anti-Lscompton paper at Sacramento
While not doubling the capacity of these gentle
men to conduct paper with marked ability, we
confess ourself at loss to conceive any good
object to be accomplished by the publication Of
paper intended to be par excellence " Anti-Le1
stand why two sane gentlemen desire to issue I
paper to be devoted to opposing a constitution :
that was killed months ago, and that is not nov
in existence, and of whose resuscitation there
not the slightest possible indication. We ma
expect these gentlemen-after they have sue
ceeded in killing dead constitution-to ente
upon fierce warfare against Nich Biddle and
the old United States Bank, and kill them ove}
again. And then, if they are not satisfied wit
killing dead things, we suggest that they cloth
themselves in the long cast-off armor of Do
Quixote and Sanco Panza, and go forth in tn !
defence of all distressed females and make anoI
ther tremendous assault after the manner of thy
doughty knight, upon some one of the giganti
wind-mills which abound in the Sacrament
Valley.


P.S Since putting the foregoing into typel
we have read the Prospectus" of the projected
paper, and find that we have been led to do It'd
editors some injustice. They do not propose II
establish an Anti-Lecompton" journal, but
one that will advocate the Democratic princi-
pie of Popular Sovereignty in its broadest
sense" and endeayor " to promote the great in
terests of the State, and elevate the moral tone
of society,"
Year: 1859

RosaIie, the Prairie Flower.


On the distant prairie,


Where the heather wild


In its quiet beauty,


Lived and smiled


Stands little cottage


And creeping vine,


Loves around its porch to twine;
In that peaceful dwelling was a lovely child,
With her blue eyes beamng soft and mild /;
And the wavy ringlets of her faxen hair,
Floating in the summer air.


CHORUS.
Fair as lily, joyous and free,
Light Of that prairie home was She
Every one who knew her, felt the gentle power
OF Rosalie, the Prairie Flower.
On the distant prairie,


When the days were long,


Tripping like fairy,


Sweet her song


With the sunny blossoms,


And the birds at play,


Beautiful and bright as they:
When the twilight shadows gather in the west
Aud the voice Of nature sunk to rest,
Like d cherub kneeling, seemed the lovely child,
With her gentle eyes so mild.
Fair as a lily, joyous and free, &c.


But the summer faded,


And chilly blast,


Ger that happy cottage


Swept at last


When the autumn sOng-birds


Woke the dewy morn,


Little Prairie Flower was gone!
For the angels whispered, softly in her ear,
Child thy Father calls thee, stay not here
And they gently bore her, robed in spotless
white,
To their blissful home of light


CHORUS--Finale.
Though we shall never look upon her more,
Come with the love and joy she bore
Far away, she's blooming in a fadeless bower,
Sweet Rosalie, the Prairie Flower.
Year: 1859

FURTHER ABOUT THE FIFLIBUsTDRs.-We
published yesterday few lines about ru.
mored fili6uster party who were said to be
preparing for raid upon Sonora, via Quay
mas. We had it third hand last evening that
no less than two hundred men left this city
on w Wednesday last, in sailing vessel-going
on board at Meiggs wharfin the night. The
only vessels which sailed on that night were
the oarques N. ). Perkins and Gold Hunter.
and the brig Glencoe, all of which were
bound on peaceful missions northward for
lumber. Thus the report cannot be entitled
to much credence The story further runs
that the vessel, whichever it be, is to touch
at some point down the coast and take or
board another body of men and militar,
stores. We opine that our efficient Chief o
Police, to say nothing of the Federal author
tiles. would have known something of the
matter were 1t true
Year: 1859

CHARLES SNEFT, notorious deserter from
the United States Army, has been, says the
Bulletin, guilty, at the Preside, of deserting
three or four times, and been sentenced to
wear the ball and chain eight months then
to be branded with the letter 3D." on the
part where honor will feel it most, and ther
to be drummed out of the army. The prison
er is now serving out the ball and chain term
and then will come the fiery ordeal
Year: 1859

A CHINA IANeUIsr.-The facility with which
the editor Of the DEMocRAT writes the "Chi.
nese language" must have been acquired by
long association and intercourse with that
remarkable people.-Erpress.


The conclusion does not necessarily follow
for the editor of the Express has had associa-
ton and intercourse all his life with people
who speak the English language, and yet he
writes it very imperfectlv.
Year: 1859

The charges upon which this man is now
being tried at CharIestown, Virginia. are
treason, conspiracy with slaves and murder.
In regard to the crime of treason, it will be
necessary to show that Brown intended to
overthrow the government of the United
States The only evidence of the truth of
this charge is the model of a government on
paper, in the possession of the counsel for the
prosecution, and proof that meeting or con.
vention was somewhere held, which Brown
attended and in which this plan was ap-
proved.


As to conspiracy with slaves. it will have
to be proven that slaves were engaged in the
attack at Harper's Ferry, and we believe it
appears that no slaves were engaged or in
any manner implicated in the transaction


Asto murder, it will have to appear that the
killing was premeditated and deliberate If
it resulted from the heat of the moment and
contrary to the original design it could only
be manslaughter


If the charge Of treason be tried according
to the Constitution and laws Of the United
States, the prisoner will have hope of es
cape, but if according to the laws of Virgin
ia, his chances are small, because the deini-
ton of treason is much broader under the
laws of Virginia and covers the case of Brown.
The State Courts of Virginia have heretofore
decided in accordance with the doctrine Of
extreme State Rights, and il is likely that the
Court at Charlestown will do the same; so
that Brown will be tried without reference
to the definition Of treason in the Consritu-
ton of the United States, and Gov. Wise and
the State of Virginia will have his meat


OF the events transpiring in connection
with this trial, Old Brown seems to be the
most Indifferent spectator. He seems to re.
gard himself as a great martyr in the cause
of human liberty His counsel undertook to
put in : lea for him on the ground of insan
ity, but he Indignantly refused to take the
benefit of any such plea. lie was not insane
he said, and he would not attempt to escape
his responsibility by any such pretense.


Whatever may be the degree Of Browns
guilt, there is one thing certain, and that is
that he is brave man, that he has no fear of
death, and that he believes he was right in
what he did. But men have no business to
be mistaken in such grave matters, and he
who undertakes to carry out his own notions
of morality and justice in violation of exist
ing law and government, must suffer the pen
atty of his act. It's right that he should
It is necessary to the preservation Of society.
Year: 1859

The STEAMER CoRrEs.-No tidings have
vet been received Of this steamer, now some
thirty three days out, and that she has shared
q similar fate to the Central America, is now
feared by many. There is still ground for
the hope that her passengers are safe, but we
must confess to participation in the general
dread that pervades the community.
Year: 1859

New York Office Of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust
Company The cashier Immediately reported the fact 70
the President Of the company in Cincinnati.


Another subject of inquiry the transaction between
the State Of Ohio and the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust
Company. The Commissioners clearly show the rotten.
ness and mismanagement which characterized that
moth concern, which, losing sight OF the sound rules Of
action by which it was originally guided, at length
'measured in banking by the degree TO which
credit is used limited only by the ability 70 borrow"
Year: 1859

The feast of the Virgin was celebrated by
the Catholics of Los Angeles with great So
lemnity and festivity on the 5th inst The
young ladies of the Academy of the Immac-
ulate Conception, nearly three hundred in
number, bearing with them the statue of our
Lady of Los Angeles, walked in procession
from the Academy to the church, where a
beautifully decorated altar had be. n tr ct d
by the fair hand of the fair Senoritas. The
statue was placed on the altar, amidst BIZ za
of light from a thousand lamps and tapers.
The cannon's loud roar lent its deep tone to
the solemnity, while the merry chimes pealed
forth notes of joy and gladness throughout
the city. Within the church the orchestra
in dulcet strains of soft melody, proclaimed
the approach of the festal day Around the
residence of the Fathers it was one brilliant
blaze, reflected from innumerable torches
and lamps.
Year: 1859

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY MEETING On We'd
nesday evening Geo. S. Hupp Esqr., candi-
date for District Attorney of this county, ad-
dressed the citizens of San Juan in his pc
culiarly elegant and witty manner and won
frequent applause from a pleased audience
He was suffering from a severe cold, and
could not allude to several topics which he
desired to discuss. For this reason he will
speak here again before the election. The
time of his coming will be duly noticed.
Year: 1859

Col. BAKER.-The people of this vicinity
were much disappointed because this elo-
quent gentleman was unable to keep his ap-
pointment to address them on Thursday
night. We are authorized to say that he
will positively speak here on Wednesday
evening next, the 3lst inst. He will be
geeeted by an immense audience composed
Of all parties.
Year: 1859

of the State Agricultural Society says:


ave have humming- birds nest at our
rooms. that is a curiosity: its base is peach
growing on the tree, around and above which
little birdie has ingeniously built nest and
laid her eggs. Poor little pet seems to have
had no idea of the price of peaches, else it
would not have run so great risk.
Year: 1859

y DIsCoNsoLATE SovEREIGN.-The young
King of Portugal is in a sad state of mind
since the demise Of his consort. He wed
her for love, aud was one of the most at
tached OF loving husbands. His consort was
a model of goodness. and the whole country
mourns with its sovereign in his bereaye-
ment. The following expression of the
Kings sentiments to his friend the Duke OF
Terceira, is good evidence of the sort OF
man who rules Portugal: "There are few
consultations for grief such as affiicts me
Ii is sad to have known the greatest mis-
fortunes at the age of ambition and of the
illusions that usually accompany it. | am
resigned to my lot, and will fulfill my du-
ties for what my lot is, and not for what il
might have been To do this need only
the example OF the consort 4 have lost be-
fore had scarcely begun to appreciate the
treasure it was my happiness to possess; it
was a heart for this world and soul for
Heaven My people and myself have been
fellow sufferers conscience tells me never
to forsake them, as they have never forsaken
me-"
Year: 1859

a FINE GLOSSY STARCH.-To those who
desire to impart to shirt bosous, collars, and
other fabrics, that fine and beautiful gloss
observable on new linens, the following re-
cipe for making gum arabic starch will he
most acceptable, and should have a place in
the domestic scrap-book of every woman
who prides herself upon her capacity of a
house-keeper, and the neatness of her own,
her husbands, and her family's dress, and
If she does not take pride in them, her hus-
band is an unfortunate man:


Take two ounces of white gum arabic
powder, put it into pitcher, and pour on
to tia pint OF boiling water, according to
the degree of strength you desire, and then,
having covered it, let it stand all night. In
the morning pour it carefully from the dregs
into clean bottle; keep it for use. A Ia.
blespOontul of gum-water, stirred into Q
pint OF starch that has been made in the
usual manner, will give lawns-either black
or printed-a look of newness, when moth
ing else can restore them after washing. Il


is also good, much diluted, for thin white
muslin and bobinet.-Natioa0lF Free Press
Year: 1859

The following is a synopsis of the
speech of Jacob G. White, Jr., at the
First of August celebration in Harrisburg:


Mr.. White said it gave him pleasure to
raise his voice in extenuation of the noble
deeds of the men and nation whose names
are connected with the first of August, and
who will receive, until, the end of time,
the encomiums of the great and good eve
rywhere. We may exhaust the calender
and not find another day of equal interest
to our people-so full of gratifying remi-
niscences, and having so many associations
Of pleasing character. On this day the
heart of the colored man beats high when
in his imagination he sees the chains fall
from 100000 of his brethren He watch
es the labors of Clarkson and Wilberforce,
till at length he sees them resulting in the
freedom of the enslaved His imagina-
ton carries him back 81 years, and he
hears the rejoicings of the disenthralled
The opponents of freedom have pronounced
the act a failure, and have said much of
the "ruin of Jamaica" 1t is scarcely
necessary to say, that the cry Of ruin"
was raised by the former shareholders out
of revenge for the release of their slaves.
In contradiction of their misrepresenta-
tions, would refer you to the testimony
of many, among whom is Rev. Henry
Bleby, missionary to the West Indies,
who says, There as no sense aolatever an
uOI1ch the emancipation Of the SlaUeS
proued q failure The emanciipation has
not proued q failure in tbis Sense-tbe peo-
pile are free" The candid and impartial
conversant with the history of these Is
lands corroborate the statements of Mr..
Bleby, and are unanimous in the assertion
that Jamaica has not been ruined, and that
emancipation qcas not q failure. And if
it had made the commercial and agricul-
tural interests, and the wealthy planter,
suffer, this is no argument against it. The
only question in this matter to be settled
is, 4" Is is right for man to hold property
in man?D and all others dwindle into in
significance When the people of this
country freed themselves from Great Brit
ain they said it is Selfevident that all men
are created equal, and that liberty is an an
aIieno5le rlght-a truism which we, the
prescribed, ask the acts of government to
accord with, and hope that ere long the
word achite shall be erased from the con-
stitution of our commonwealth, and that
then the other States of the confederacy
will follow the noble example of the old
keystone State.


Mr.. White then gave brief history Of
the colored people of Jamaica-told how
they once were deprived of all participa.
Year: 1859

The Phoenix, tabled bird of antiquity.
when it felt the chill advances oi age, built
its own funeral urn, and fired its pyre by
means which natures instinct taught. All
its plumage and its form of beauty become
ashes; but ever would rise the young-beau-
tiful from the urn of death and chambers OF
decay would the iedgling come, with its eye
of ruby, turned towards the sun, and essay
ing its dark velvet wings, sprinkled with
gold and fringed with silver. on the balmy
air, rising little, higher and higher still
until at length, in the full confidence o
fight, it gives cry of Joy. and soon be
comes a glittering speck in the aerial ocean
Lovely voyager of earth bound on its home
ward journey to the sun!


So rises the spirit bird from the ruins o.
the funeral urn which its maker built ane
death fires. So towers away to its home
in the pure elements of spirituality. the in
tellectual Phoenix, to dip its broad wing il
the fountain of eternal bliss.


So shall dear and precious humanity sur
vive from the ashes of burning world
So beautifully shall the unchanged soul soar
within the disc of Eternity's great mora
luminary, with undszzled eye and unscorch-
ed wings, the PheGix of immortality. takeI
to its rainbow home, Graded on the bosom
of Eternal Love. -
Year: 1859

1t is not often that man is stripped of
earthly ties as summarily as Job was. He
was an exception to the general rule. Usu-
ally, one tie at time is sundered-here a
tear and there tear Many would ''curse
God and die," under an experience like that
of Job. They can bear sorrows one at a
time, but when they come in ayalanches,
burying the soul deep in anguish, they are
likely to rebel against the wise Dispenser.
Cod pities poor human nature here, and
usually sewers only one cord at once. He
sees that it is usually perilous to tear all the
affections up by the roots at once, so he takes
one root at time. et


Some years ago we saw large tree re-
moved from the door-yard of a neighbor.-
It was very aged, and death was already
creeping in its top. The proprietor design
ed removing it TO make way for another,
and SO be must needs cut the soil far around,
and dig deep. The shovel was diligently
applied, and then the ak, cutting off large
root here and small one there; and thus
the work went on, until the heavy top be-
gan to lean. Still it was held by other roots
that hid themselves in the earth. Again
the shovel was applied, and the loose gray-
el removed, when yet other roots appeared,
which were cut in turn, till it was held only
by single one. One well aimed blow sew
cred it, and the old tree came crashing
down. Who has not seen Christian pa
rent fall in the same way? His affections,
like so many tenacious roots, hold him here.
He loves the world in consequence. His
earthly home has more attractions than his
heavenly. But God takes child, and thus
cuts one root. His heart is still here. God
takes another child. and cuts another root.
Thus one after another his earthly ties are
broken, till he leans heavenward. His tho'ts
are often there. His family are mostly gone
ihither, and better still, his Savior awaits
his coming. At length the last blow falls,
and the last tie is cut He cannot stay
longor on the earth if he would-he would
not, if he could. Nothing remains to bind
him here. He falls like an aged tree, whose
fruit has ripened and dropped.-Congrega
tionaiist.
Year: 1859

THANKSGIVING DAY.-A Thanksgiving DAY
without sleighing is rather an anomaly in this
country, but yesterday was nevertheless such
an one. The day was gloomy one, and but
little was going on-nearly everybody housed
themselves closely, and except during church
going and coming, but few were to be seen on
the streets.


At dusk the clouds, which had been threat
ening all day, broke in smart shower.


Nevertheless, we presume nearly every
body enjoyed themselves at home, in the usu-
al way, and conformed to the spirit Of the day.
With many it was as much day Of fasting as
of feasting, but the absence Of delicacies on
the table of course has but little to do with
the state of the heart. Probably the devout-
est Thanks were given from the humblest
dwellings, and the most scanty tables. Those
who live in perpetual plenty and never
know want or the fear of 1t, are apt 20 forget
to whom they owe their plenty, nloGc than
those : n live one day wIthou, hno"l.g
where Tle ucHt lay 'ppy is to come rotn.
Year: 1859

ber 81, 1s59-lO.


November 2l, 1s59-15.


WATER FOR THE ExTlNGUIsHMENT OF FIRES.


Allow ME, Gentlemen of the Council, to express
to you my views with regard to supplying the City
with water for the extinguishment of fires con-
tanning as they do the views of other leading men
in the Department.


To construct cisterns AT every other street cor
ner on 4th street from Fort street down to Jack
son street soon practicable, extending the
number from time ~ time the finances of the
City shall warrant Constructing them of wood
or brick, if the latter. cemented. The cstern at
the junction of Fourth and Fort streets TO be filled
from the neighboring springs, by means OF lead
pipe, (such used for the county buildings), said
pipe connecting the cisterns. The overflow OF one
cistern feeding the next, and so on, down to Jack
son street, where the cistern should have waste
pipe to carry oil the overflow of water; until such
time as the City shall build Water Works, when a
connection can be made with the cisterns from
the main pipe, by means of rod directly inside
of tie cistern.


After fire-plugs shall have been erected, these
cisterns will be found to be Of great advantage,
and in many parts of the country they are used liz
preference to pug. 1 t..iak for winter Use they
will be emnently adapted to our climate.


With these few views thrown together as they
are in rather discordant array, express the SEN
timents of the FireTen of st. Paul on this all i'm
portant subject important it is for the safety of
the lives and property of our fellow citizens and
would urge upon your Hon. body to take the same
into consideration as without water, the efforts Of
Year: 1859

WEAKNESS AND DEBILITY.-All who suffer from
weakness or debility, where there is want of en-
ergy, should at once have recourse to Judson's
Mountain Herb Pills. They Immediately purify
the blood and act upon the handspring of life, CIV
ing strength and vigor to the system. Young per-
sons entering into womanhood, with derange-
ment of the functions, and to mothers at the turn
of life, these Pills will be most eficacious in cor
recting the tide of life that may be on the turn
Young and elderly men suffer in similar manner
at the same periods, when there is always danger
They should therefore undergo a course of this
purifying medicine, which ensures lasting health.
This great Household Medicine ranks among the
leading necessares of life. as it is well known to
the world that 1t cures complaints other remedies
cannot reach this fact is well established as
that the Sun lights the world. Judson's Mountain
Herb Pills are sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
Year: 1859

THE company # Old Folks who gave a
Concert in this city not long since, have dis
banded. An exchange says that the cause
was said to be the jealousy which arose among
the ladies of the trsupe. A new company is
to be formed consisting of Jenny Twichel and
the Hall Brothers.
Year: 1859

GRAIN AND PORK DEALERs.-We observe
that new firm, Messrs. Strong, Miller & Co.
have taken the store in Frost's block, Robert
street, for the purchase of grain, produce and
pork, for which they will pay the highest
market rates in good eastern currency. This
will be good news to our farmers, as they can
bring their stuff right along, and get good
money
Year: 1859

H The prospects of continuance of
peace in Europe grow more gloomy every day.
Italy is in a state of feverish excitement,
which the proposed settlement of the Great
Powers Is not calculated to allay.