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Year: 1859

gR- The wooden piles under the London
bridge were examined in ls45, and found to be
but little decayed, although they had been under
water Tor over five hundred years. Some piles
examined in bridge which crosses the Danube
Nere found to be petriied to the depth ofthree-
quarters Of an inch, but the rest OF the wood
was not different from its former state tbonpb
1t had been driven sixteen hundred wears.
Year: 1859

THis Is WHITE MANS CONVENIENTLY s.
F. National utters sound Democracy in the sub
Joined paragraph;


But the democracy do not advocate the intro
duction or establishment of Chinese peonage
nor African slavery in our State. They who tell
you so assert what is false, and they know it,
and you know it They would prefer California
TO be always as it is, a white mans State
Neither do they wish to be overrun with horde
OF free negroes from the South, nor an inferior
race to our own from any quarter. The demo-
cracy is par ereellance the white mans party
Their doctrine is that this government was made
principally for the benefit of white people, that
such should have exclusive control of its des-
TIMES, and that all tchite men, high or low, rich
or poor, are politically equal. 1t is by the de-
mocracy considered the heritage of the white
race, and should be conducted by them prima-
rny Tor their own good. Such is democracy,
and such our people kno,r it is-and hence the
reason of its inTincibility-the cause of the un-
interrupted succession OF its glorious triumphs
Year: 1859

SAM HoUsroN FOR PREsIDENr.-The New York
Herald thinks Sam Houston, the newly elected
Governor of Texas, is the only man who cen unite
the Democratic party successfully in 1860, The
following is from the Herald of August 18th


"One thing is very certain, and that is the
ignomnous defeat and dissolution of the Nation
al Democracy in 1860, unless the Charleston Con
venton shall nominate IA candidate for the Pres-
dency competent in himself to represent and re-
unite all the factions and fragments of the party,
Buchanan did this good service for them in 1856,
but who will be competent to take his place for
the succession The late TaXas election, from
all that we can learn, furnishes a ready answer
Year: 1859

UNPoPULAR.-The Louisville Journal says that
a late number of Halls Journal of Health, which
claims to be high authority in medical science,
contains a strong article taking stand against
married people sleeping together. We under
stand that Hall is in danger of being mObbed by
the young married women. The old ones don't
care much about it.
Year: 1859

The DUEL.-The particulars of this affair as
given in the papers of Thursday night are, that
on Saturday evening Terry challenged Broderick;
ON Monday they went to the Lake House to shoot,
and about the time they were ready to fire, the
police waited on them, unexpectedly. They re-
turned to the city, appeared at the Police Court
in the evening, and were discharged, the Court
holding that no violation OF the law had been
committed If a challenge to fight a duel, and
its acceptance, is not violation of law, can
shooting at one another be so considered? Or is
the law relative to dueing, like many others on
our statute books, blank They fought on
Tuesday morning, and Broderck was mortally
wounded.
Year: 1859

THINGS THAT WILL NOT PERIsH.-The everlas
ting hills will crumbe to dust, but the influence
of good name will never die The earth will
grow old and perish, but virtue in the heart will
be ever green and flourish throughout eternity.
The sun will be blown out, and roll from the
heavens, the moon ard stars will grow dim, but
true and undefled religion will grow brighter
and not cease as long as God himself shall en-
dure.
Year: 1859

The San Francisco Times is disposed to be
ironical upon the result of the election 1t says ::


We are forced to the conclusion that the Re
publican candidate for Governor, Leland Stan
ford, is not elected. Further returns from the
interior may vary the result somewhat, yet our
candid opinion is that Latham is elected by a
small majority of perhaps-say fifteen or twenty
thousand.
Year: 1859

As the name of Franklin is ever so prominent.
ly before the public, it may not be uninteresr-
ing to give some account of his only son, Will
liam, about whom, we think, little is known by
the community at large. Unlike his father,
whose chief claim is Tor the invaluable services
he rendered his country in her greatest need, the
son was, from the first to the last, u devoted
loyalist. Before the revolutionary war, he held
several civil and military offices of importance
At the commencement of the war; he held the
Office of Governor of New Jersey, which ap-
pointment he received in 1913. When the diff
culties between the mother country and the col
onists were coming to crisis he threw his whole
influence in favor of loyalty, and endcavored to
prevent the Legislative assembly of New Jersey
from sanctioning the proceedings of the Gene
raj Congress of Philadelphia, These efforts,
however, did but little to stay the tide OF popu-
and soon involved him in difficulty. lie was
deposed from Office by the wings, to give place
to VIM Livingston, and sent prisoner to Con-
nccticut, where he remained two years, in East
Windsor, io the house Of Capt. Ebenczer Grant,
near where the Theological Seminary now
stands In l77S, he was exchanged, and soon
after went to England. There he spent the re,
mainder of his life, receiving pension from
the British Government for the loss he sustained
by his fidelity. lie died in 1914, at the age of
80.


As might have been expected his opposition
to the cause Of liberty, so dear to the heart oil
his father, produced an estrangcment between
them. For years they had no intercourse.
When, in 1854, the son wrote to his father, DR..
Franklin said in reply " Nothing has ever
hurt me 80 much, and affected me with such
keen sensations, as to find myself deserted in
old age, by my only son and not only deserted
but to find him taking up arms against me in a
cause wherein my good fame, fortune, and life
were all at stake.


In his will, also. he alluded to the part his
son had acted After making some bequests
he says d" The part he acted against me in the
late war, which is of public notoriety, will ac-
count for my leaving him no more of an estate
he endeavored to deprive me of.


The patriotism of the father stands forth al
the brighter when contrasted with the desertior
Of his son.
Year: 1859

LEGAL EFFECT OF REPEATING HEARsAY SLAM
DERs.-In the last volume of Gray Massachu-
sets Supreme Court Reports there is noticeable
decision. 1t is as follows:


1t seems that q woman uttered slander of
another, and when sued for it, her defense was
that she only repeated what was currently re-
ported that she had no malice, and therefore
was not liable to an action. Judge Thomas
gave the decision. The story, he says, uttered
or repeated by the defendant contains charge
against the plaintiff, of a nature to destroy her
reputation. 1t was false charge. 1t is no
answer, in any forum, to say that she only re-
ported the story as she heard it. If it is false
and slanderous, she must repeat it at her peril.
There is no safety in no other rule. Often the
origin Of SANDER cannot be traced. He who
gi yes 1t circulation gives it its power of mis-
chief. 1t is the successive repetitions that do
the work. A falsehood often repeated gets to
be believed A man cannot say that there is q
story in circulation that A poisoned his wife,
or B picked C's pocket and relate the story,
and when called upon to answer, say, There
was such report In circulation but repeat
ed what heard, and had no design to circulate
or confirm it for two very plain reasons--that
the repetition of the story must, in the nature
of things give it currency and the repetition
without the expression of unbelief, will con-
firm It. The danger is an obvious one, and
long since pointed out ; and it is, that bad men
may give currency to slanderous reports, and
then find in that currency their own protection
from the just consequences of a repetition.
Year: 1859

LANnLoRD-" Mr.. Editor, I'll thank you to
say keep the best table in the city
Editor I'll thank you to supply my fami-
ly with board gratis"


Landlord" thought you were glad to get
something to fill up your paper


Editor" thought you were glad to feed
men for nothing"


It's poor rule that won't work both ways.
Exit landlord in a rage, threatening to have
nothing more to do with the Office.
Year: 1859

DAY OF GENERAL SETTLEMENT.--A citizen no.
ted for active and successful industrial pursuit
desires us to state the advantage and convenience
of having a certain day recognized by the whole
business community as time Of settlement and
payment of bills He nomnates the first Monday
of each month, and believes that if by common
consent that day is agreed on, and an inhexible
rule be established, that all persons desiring TO
maintain character for punctuality should be
expected TO settle at that time, in very little
while great deal of business Inconvenience and
unpleasant dunning shall have ceased entirely.
Thereafter, when person buys on credit, II VIII


be with the clear understanding that be is expec-


ted to make payment, or settlement, on the first
Monday of the following month, which, If be
/ neglect, his reputation for promptness and busi-


ness-good faith must by so much, be impaired
/ The seller making proper estimate OF individual
| inability will be enabled 10 make toleraby
correct estimate of what he can pay on that day,
/ and buyers will be prevented from accumulating
1 debts which, after while, are oppressive, and
/ system of regularity and certainty will be the
! basis of local business transaction


\ IF the suggestion please parties most interested


they can elaborate the idea and reason and act
| more intelligently and practically than expert
| cnce enables us TO do. Our part of the duty is
! now performed.
Year: 1859

CrNoUs PHASE OF POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
A San Francisco popular sovereignty journal is
quite certain that any law passed by this State
to exclude Chinese, would be unconstitutional,
in view of the recent treaties with China. No
matter how obnoxious the Chinese Tartars may
be to the people of this commonwealth, they can
not be excluded because the United States have
invited the Chinese trade This is peculiarly in
structiyc doctrine to people who are expected
to CIRCULATE their own domestic institutions in
their own way"
Year: 1859

THE MISCHIEF Henry Ward Beecher
says: "When the absent are spoken of some will
speak gold of them, some silver, some iron, some
dirt, for they have a natural attraction towards
what is evil and think it shows penetration in
them. AS cat watching for mice does not look
up though an elephant goes by, so are they so
busy housing for defects, that they let great ex-
ccllencies pass them unnoticed. ! will noe say
it is not Christian to mike beads of others faults,
and tell them every day; | say it is INTERNAL
If you want to know how the devil feels, you do
knOw if you are such a one"
Year: 1859

LANDLORD Mr.. Editor, I'll thank you to say
keep the best table in the city,


Editor-'I'll thank you to supply my family
with board gratis


Landlord = ] thought you were glad to get
something TO fill up your paper


Editor thought you were glad to feed men
for nothing


It's poor rule that won't work both ways.
Year: 1859

TRINITY RIVER CANAL.-By reference to notice
in advertising columns from II. Hooker, Esq, ii
will be seen that the several matters in litigation
between him aud the Trinity River Canal Com
pany, have been adjusted. We are gratifed in
making this announcement, as the result can but
prove advantageous to both parties Since ex
Governor johnson became interested in and took
direction of the business affairs Of this great en-
terprise, in August last, large amount of money
has been expended in the extension and improve
ment of the works, the Canal being at the pres
ent time completed to the lower end of Ferry
Bar. and fume constructed across Trinity riv.
er, which for strength and durability is probably
unsurpassed in the State. The saw mill connect
ing with the Canal, its head, is in fine work
ing condition, and the receipts from it, with tue
water rents from the Canal, already place this
enterprise one Of the best paying investments in
the State.


In connection with the subject we take oppor-
tunty Of again calling attention of capitalists
and men of enterprise, seeking place for the
investment of capital and labor, to this county,
as one afTordinc advantages unequaled in the en-
tire State Our mines are rich and but imper-
fectly explored. Quartz, which is abundant and
promising rich returns, has attracted as yet but
little attention, in fact there is not quartz mill
in the county Water power and facilities for
working quartz leads are abundant, and the pri-
ces which agricultural products command with
ms, afford most satisfactory evidence of the pros
perity and success of those who engage in such
employment. We say to you from below, come
and see for yourselves we are confident our in
vitaton will not prove unacceptable when you
have had an opportunity of personal observation.
Year: 1859

THE consequence of Daingerfed's decision in
the late mining suit will probably be the COM
mencement of a great ditch to supply the Wea-
yervlle Basin Miners can't afford to buy water
at the present ties, and monopoly of the
natural water courses will speedily induce an
artificial supply. Gold exists all through the
Basin and along the hills in abundance TO Justify
the necessary outlay. Necessity will compel the
undertaking Of what now appears monstrous
enterprise
Year: 1859

THE editor of the Tcbama paper believes, he
says, that we estimate contemporaries by the num-
Der of our own articles which they reproduce
The fellow is not little foolish be has himself,
re printed a number which, in DO wise induced us
TO believe him profound philosopher, or even a
courteous cotemporary. The only consequence
W as that we re-read the articles with the settled
conviction that in them we must have said some
foolish tbng-and so discovered, invariably.


Our ambitious and very discourteous young
friend should inform himself that we regard the
re printing Of productions, in paper like his, as
an affair of very slight consequence we may be
able to give him additional celebrity, but be can
not advance us If reading this journal is pro-
ductiye of disagreeable sensation, he should stop
exchange-we had much rather DO without his
paper than be annoyed by his eternal muttering'
Year: 1859

SUNsET AT MARYsvuIE.-Just before sunset,
last evening. beautiful sight was presented.
The vault Of heaven was cloudy, but the clouds
were very high up, and the atmosphere below
seemed clear and pure. Nothing was visible be-
meath the wdereaching arch but the wreaths of
smoke ascending from the city roofs, all richly
golden in the rays of the sinking sum- which like
a blushng bridegroom, went TO his rest. a Ahuge
column rose from one of the City Mills, and as
cended in spiral beauty to the very zenith. Sur
passing all that architectural genius has yet
achieved, it loomed upward in the light, like the
realization of the imagined Babel of the olden
time. AS if magic hand had builded it, it shot
its tower aloft, still higher and higher, till the
imagination of the beholder was dazzled by the
height TO which it arose and the glory which
llumined its ascent. Interpenetrated with the
rich and mellow rays Of the departing sun, a
structure Of light and mist, an airy palace, it
stood in gorgeous stateliness few brief moments
and faded suddenly, like dream built castle in
the air. How beautiful painter is the sun
Year: 1859

THE Emperor of Japan is fine looking man,
thirty-five years old But, poor fellow, he must
lead miserable life, being permitted to leave
his palace only once in two years-and then he
is allowed to see nobody, and nobody is allowed
to see him.
Year: 1859

TIE editor of down-country paper who erec-
ted himself to criticism Of what we write, says:
"The manner Of observing New Year done honor
to the intelligence of the place!' But he never
done anything of the sort.
Year: 1859

VOLUME CoMPLErE-Ths number completes
the Third Volume of the TRINITY JOURNAL next
weeks paper will faish our first editorial year in
this place-at which time some further remark
may be proper.
Year: 1859

story is told of doctor in the goodly town of B.. nota hundred miles from Vermont. The doctor constantly missed wood from his pile, and kept watch As was expected, it proved to be the work of near neighbor, who appeared, and careful iy ouiiing out all the dry wood started off with an armtul. The doctor hastily gathered up an armful of green wood, and followed, tugging as fast as he could, and just as the man threw down his armful, the doctoe did the same, exclaiming, '.1here you must burn green wood part of the time have to r and departed leaving the thief to his own re factions.
Year: 1859

Childhood is like mirror, catching and rejecting images around it Remember that an impious or profane thought uttered by parent, may operate on the young heart like a careless spray of water thrown upon polished steel staining it with rust that no after securing can efface.
Year: 1859

has won for itself such a renown for the cure of every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that it is entirely unnecessary for us G recount ,ud employed. As it has long been in constant use throughout this section, we need not do more than assure the people it's quality is kept up to the best it ever has been, and that it may be re- lied to do for their relief all it has ever been found to do.
Year: 1859

From Harp~s' Magazine tor Januayy.

 A SONG FOR NEW YEARS EVE.

 BY WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT. Stay yet. my friends. moment stay Stay till the good old year, So long companion of our way. Shakes hands and leaves us hear.

 Oh stay, oh stay, One little hour and then away. The year. whose hopes were high and strong, Has now no hopes to wake; Yet one hour more of jest and song s For his familiar sake.

 Oh stay, oh stay, One mirthful hour, and then away. The kindly year his liberal hands Have 1ayished all his store, Ane shall we turn from where he stands, Because he gives no more? E Oh stay, oh stay, One grateful hour, and then away. Days brightly came and calmly went, While yet he was our guest; How cheerfully the week was spent How sweet the Seventh days restl

 Oh stay, oh stay, One good hour more, and then away. Dear friends are with us-some who sleep Beneath the coffin lid What pleasant memories we keep Of all they said and did

 Oh stay, oh stay, One tender hour. and then away. Even while we sing he smiles his last And leaves our sphere behind The good old year is with the past Oh be the new as kind

 Oh stay. oh stay, One parting strain, and then away
Year: 1859

Liver Complaint. Bilious Affections. Scrofula.

 Erysipelas, Humors in the Blood and Skin

 Jaundice, Dyspepsia Loss of Ap-

 petite, General Debility.

 Costiyeness, Headache and Sour Stomach MO medicine in the country has obtained so IN great celebrity in so short time as has at tended this wherever introduced. Its marked and immediate effect IS observable in every instance on the Liver and Blood. Arousing the former to healthy action, correcting all the secretions and purgng the latter of all its impurities and driving out ali its humors to the surface. Ihe Blood is ruy the Lsfs. Cleanse that and you then in position to restore the weak and languid patient to health Use Dr. Jacobs Bitters-use them freely-use them with entire confidence of certain and permanent suc- cess. care not how impure your blood may be, how long you may have suffered from torpid Liver nor to what extent Dyspepsia in its many forms may have ravished your health DR. JACOBS BIrrERs CoRDING TO THE DIRECTIONS One tablespoonful usually is sufficient Never take more than two for the medicine, though agreeable and harmless. is not designed as beverage, but medicine brought forward by one of the first New England physicians, as adapted to the wants of the Human Family Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Erysipelas, Scrofula General Debility, Costiveness, Headache-and all the result of impure Blood a foul stomach and a torpid Liver Cleanse and them and you have struck the axe at the root of the tree.

 In the town of New Haven within the first six months after its introduction sold over

 1000 BOTTLES!

 Any one who doubts thls statement can have the proof by calling on me. Do you want any better evidence of the utility of the medicine than an en- dorsement like that, than where it is best known If taking it, it should nauseate the stomach con- sider this as an evidence that it is needed all the more, and persevere in its use-it will seon be agreeable and pleasant.

 Price for Pint Bottles 25 cents.

 Remember I warrant cure in every instance. It may take or bottles, but the first will help and then continuing. will certainly you. Sold in every town in this State and through the country, and to the Trade by s. A. Spencer, New Haven Ct :, Proprietor. and Stebbins, Morgan Allen, 45 Cliff street, N Y. Sold in Litchheld by A. c. Smith & CO 49-yl
Year: 1859

THE SINGING HEAnT.-That was blessed work of the ancient patriarch-he ''made the widows heart sing for joy!' What a song of bliss was that! Its with vibrations of ecstacy.

 Jobs are still living and widows hearts yet sing for joy. q did not expect Thanksgiving present." said one of these needy ones to us but had one

 barrel of appes barrel of potatoes, bag of meal with etceteras of eatables How rich felt to have 50 much at time! cooked them without condi- ments, and cannot tell you how much the children and do enjoy them How generous these friends are!-they have made me glad and thankful. These things come. as do my other blessings, when most need them. recognize in this the hand of God. As it ismore blessed to give than to receive the gvers of these things must be unspeakably happy. In any case am exceedingly glad. God bless these cousins ?'

 Sing on, glad heart! These cousins! Ay, God does bless them. They are constantly blessed. No wonder their barns filled, and they have nights of sweet sleep for the blessing of those ready to perish come upon them and the spirits of their good deeds watch all night by their bedside Read CT according to thy means, go and do thou like wise Awake in the widows heart this song of glad ness. And the orphans-oh, let them not feel the bangs of hunger without means of relief, while you have loaf in your pantry, or dime in your purse. Inasmuch ye do it unto of the least of these ye do it unto Christ. If you would make your own heartbeats joyous, and have music in your soul-if you would be specially bleised make the hearts of the widow and the orphan sing for joy.-L1e Illus.
Year: 1859

The Fall Term of the Superior Court
for this county has been in session che
present week, with an overfewing
docket, which will be left unfinished.
His Honor Judge Shepherd presides
with dignity, urbanity and-F may
with propriety be added-''patience and
long suffering" Kis charge to the
Grand Jury was full and explicit, and
gave employment to them until Thurs
day evening, when they were discharg-
cd. The State Docket was gone through
on Monday, but the civil cases
we're long and tedious, ono occupying
ali~of Tuesday, and another Wcdncs-
day and part of Thursday. Not being
able to close up the business, His
Honor decided to hold an Extra Scs-
sion on the 2nd Monday in December
next. A large number of the legal
fraternity were in attendance.


Tbis is the first Circuit on which
Judge Shepherd has of6ciated since his
appointment, and we but feebly repeat
the sentiments of the Bar and the COM
munity, when we express the opinion
that his social as well as his legal inter
course with the people, elicits their
unqualified approval.