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Year: 1860

pnloSopboi MI AuouSo Oaiiyc,


who coined the expression, "Cotton
is King "a very good phrase for
cotton growers, when the staple is
in market and cash is wanted for
IL but king as it is, it has to sue
cumb, to cash at whose will, it is
often banded about, and brow bea-
ten. until we are forced to exclaim


"where is thy scepter mighty KingP


in the language of the poet. If
Cotton is King, then Cash is his
Prime Minister, and corn is the bank
ing capital of the empire. The pro-
position is hereby denied. Cotton
is no more king, than cash, or corn,
and such being the truth, the phrase
of Mr.. Carlyle, is one that will not
find its way very far down, the
unmeasured stream of time. The
world might do without clothes, as
it has done and even that nearest
and dearest garment, which touch
ss the heart Of every man and wo-
man might be dispensed with, be-
cause in the primitive time, before
the weaving of cloth became fash
iouable; the world, Of mankind
made a shift to do without it. No
doubt, our kinsmen in the Clock
Country will live to see a return of
primitive republicanism when their
doctrine of equality and fraternity
is fully carried out when .he In
dian is made, not only to change
his skin, but nature end the ma.
tive Dahomean is washed white in
the pure waters of their transcen-
dental philosophy. Is it not very
plain that dress, marks distinctions
in society, which would not exist,
if the world was without clothes
How should we distinguish, be-
tween king and commons-lords,
ladies and the vulgar gentry, but for
the matter Of clothes ? Perhaps it
was this idea in his head, that
caused Mr.. Carlyle to make use of
the expression about cotton, which
was evidently intended to embrace
woolens, fig leaves and other fabrics;
If not silk. But this is not the idea,
that we grapple after just now. 1t
is this-Opinion IS Hing, and if it
be SO in fact, why deny, its throne
and scepter. Then it becomes,
most interesting and instructive
vein Of inquiry to determine what
is opinion. The expression is a
common one-on the stump, parti-
cularly. "Public opinion is in favor
of it." We have heard it used Of
ten, by small, as well as large
stump speakers, with great COM
pass of voice. The best interpreta-
ton we have been able to give it
when thus used, is this. "Public
opinion is against it." when the
speaker cannot discover how, it is
to strengthen his side and put
money in his purse.


What is Public Opinion p? 1t is
small and modest voice, the infu-
ence of which reaches the great
heart of humanity, through some
subtle media, unseen /; it is the ma
terial evidence of the Spirit of the
Age. Perhaps, there is nothing
more difficult to arrive at, than
Public Opinion ; nothing, more
loosely talked of f; nothing requir-
ing more patient thought and care
full study to fathom. Very certain
it is, that public opinion, never
breaks forth in tempest, to upset
the teapot-it never takes part in
violent actions, and the mob and
Year: 1860

To CO.. JoHN FUDeE.


Dear Sir In view Of the impending
crisis, which we cannot view with any
other than the liveliest interest, it is i'm
portant that we should cast about us for q
sound, suitable and proper person to rep
resent us, in the coming State Conven-
tion. Knowing your large public expert
ence and private vi ,ues- which are only
equal to your modesty and patriotism ;
we take this method Of addressing you to
know if you will not allow your name to
be used.
Year: 1860

The Board of Trustees of the Town of Au-


burn hereby Ordafn as follows:


Sec |. The owners or managers of every
circus, caravan or menagerie hereafter eXhibitn g
or performing within the corporate limits of the
town of Auburn, shall pay to the said town for
each performance license tax of five dollars.
And the owners or managers of every other pub
lie show, exhibition theatre or concert, OF other
public performance. for which an admission fee
is charged. shall pay to the said town for each
performance within the said limits, n license tax
of two dollars and fifty cents; provided, that the
owners or managers of any exhibition before men,
toned, may exhibit or perform for thirty consecu
tive days paying therefor license tax of fifty
dollars, or for any consecutive ninety days on
paving therefor license tax of one hundred dol
lars.


Sec. 2. The said license tax shall be paid to
the Marshal of said town, or to the Treasurer
thereof; and the officer to whom the same is paid
shall give to the person paying the same re-
ceipt therefor. which receipt shall specify the
amount paid. the character of the exhibition, and
the time of the performance thereby licensed.


SEC. 3. Every person who shall open, or con
duct, or carry on, or cause to he np"nod' conduct
cd OF carried on, any of the performances on
which license tax is imposed by the first section,
or who shall take any part therein as manager or
actor. without the license tax as provided in the
first section having been paid, and the receipt
specified in the second section having been OBJ
tanned therefor, shall be deemed guilty of n mis-
demeanor. and on conviction thereof before any
Justice of the Peace, shall be fined for each
Ofensc not less than ten or more than one hun
dred dollars. and may be imprisoned in the coun-
ty Jail until said fine be paid.
Year: 1860

Try Ir.-The following, from the Ohio
Cultvator, should be tried by some Of our
rancheros, this spring:


Procure your trees grated upon the wild
plum stock. The tree partakes of the ma
ture of the plum, being hardy, and will new
er winter kill, and putting out late in the
spring, will never be injured by the frost,
and it is certain preventive against the peach
grub; while the natural life of the tree be-
comes that of our own; so you may depend
upon peaches every year, and for long Pc
riod of time, without the destructive and dis
couraging influences attending the growth
of the common peach.
Year: 1860

REMARKABLE CURE OF LoCKJAw.- The
New York Observer says: A young lady ran
rusty nail into her foot recently. The in
Jury produced lockjaw of such malignant
character, that her physicians pronounced
her recovery hopeless. An old nurse then
took her in hand, and applied pounded beet
roots to her foot, removing them as often as
they became dry. The result was most
complete and astonishing cure. Such sim
pie remedy should be borne in mind.
Year: 1860

We hereby give notice that we do not allow
any person employed in our business at Iowa Hill
to contract any liabilities in our name, and that
we will not be responsible for any obligations
whatsoever that might be made in our name by
any agent employed in our business at the above
mentioned place. The intention is to buy for
cash only. SCHOLLE BhOS.


San francesca, May 7th, 1860.


Nav 10th-4w
Year: 1860


leant above your chair last night,
And on your brow once and again,
Iprest a kiss as still and light
As would have your bosom's pain.
You did not feel the gentle touch,
1t gave you neither grief nor pleasure,
Though that caress held oh, so much
Of love and blessing without measure.
Thus ever when see you sad,
My heart toward you over1ows;
But when again you're gay and glad,
l shrink back into cold repose,
know not why like you best
O'er-clouded by passing sorrow
Unless because it gives zest
To the inSoaojaacs of tomorrow.
You're welcome to my light caress,
And all the love that with it went;
To live, and love you any less,
Would rob me of my souls content.
Continue sometimes to be sad,
That may feel that pity tender
Which grieves for you, and yet is glad
OF an excuse for loves surrender.
Year: 1860

THERE is now in Richmond lad between
six and seven years Qfuge. who is said to play
chess with extr 'ordinary skill 1t is thought
he will soon become a rival Of the celebrated
Paul Morphy for the champion chess belt.
Year: 1860

SrnANGE.-A letter from Paris tells a
arrange story of recent discovery in science,
eliminating in a melancholy denouement A
covarpess in private families had under her
charge a little Russian boy, who had been
horn deaf and dumb The gentle disposition


Of the boy greatly endeared him to the gov


srpess. who devoted much of her time to de-


welcoming his intelligence, and enabling him


to keep pace with her other pupils. After
sleepless nights, and many experiments, the
lady finally resolved that sulphuric ether was
the taisman to be employed in opening the
world to the poor little prisoner. Its appli-
cation proved perfectly successful; numer-
GUS oter experiments indicated that the
grand secret hadbeen discovered and theMon-
thyon Prize was awarded to the lady; and
she rapidly rose from poverty and depend
ence 10 wealth and fame as q benefactor OF
her race. But, alas the sudden transition
was too much for mind so long overbur-
dened by study and devotion to single Oh


ect; the reason Of the poor lady gave way.
and she has since been conveyed, hopeless
maniac, to n mdiSon de sdnte. at Montmartre.
Year: 1860

OK THE ROUTE AGAIN.-We are glad to see
that our friend, Charles Davis, Messenger of
Wells, Fargo 1t Co. between this place and
Shasta, and who was so badly hurt by an
accidental shot few months ago, is again on
The route and as well as ever. He is de-
seryedly a great favorite with the public and
On especial flyorite with his employers
Their appreciation of him was well manifes-
ted, during his illness, in the fact that they
kept him on full pay throughout the period.
He will be welcomed on the resumption of
his duties, by host of warm and enthusas-
tic friends
Year: 1860

The Arm AT Hook FARN.-From a notice in
another column, it willbe seen that the lessee
of the Hook Farm Gardens is making ar
rangements for the accommodation of visitors
on the Fourth Of July.
Year: 1860

PEW RENTS-At the Methodist Episcopal
Church, during the past week, two thousand
dollars have been received for pew rents.
There are still number Of pews to be rem
ted, which will add considerably to the above
amount
Year: 1860

WHOLESALE INFANTICIDEs IN ENGLAND.-
We find in the Financial Reporter a state.
ment almost too horrible to be believed. The
authority is stated by the editor to be a
gentleman of station and high character.
The writer says:


Il state as a fact, which am prepared to
prove by creditable witnesses before Com
mittee of the House of Commons, that in the
united parishes of st. George, Bloomsbury
and st. Giles, for which am rated, there is
not one instance in living memory of an in
fant surviving the treatment in this work
house. There are now in this work house
between so aud 80 infants and according to
all experience not one of them will be living
this time next year.


Is this to be wondered at? Certainly not
by those who know the treatment to which
these poor innocents are doomed. One
wretched pauper woman has the charge of
all the poor victims of this brutal treatment.
Their food is the coarse work house bread,
soaked in boiing water, tinged with what is
called milk. With this, as they lie in rows.
they are stuffed till they die, as of course
they would very soon do; or very soon
there would be no room TO lay them in
They are coming in almost every hour of the
day and night, and as they come in so they
go. Nobody knows; nobody cares.


We are small party in our parish, who
have been trying long time to be allowed
to provide paid and proper nurse for this
awful duty We have asked to provide only
one maid nurse yet even this the Board Of
Guardians had refused, and still refuse Can
any one doubt that these infants are so treat
ed to made away with2 1t is a notorious
fact, to be proved by undoubted evidence,
that 1t is a common practice to give these
poor infants the dregs of work house porter
and the scraps Of work house salted pork.
Whan can this be for but to hasten their de-
parture? And what is it but murder? We
know "the poor shall never cease out of the
land But we also know the command of
him who said so. My only hopes are in the
merchants of Liverpool, and my hopes in
them are that it is worth their while. for
their own interests"
Year: 1860

BALL AT SWANS RANoH.-The lovers OF
gayety and frolie, and those who love to en-
JOY the 4th Of July as it should be enjoyed
IN feasting and dancing, in social converse
ana the smiles of beauty. will not fail 70 re-
member the grand ball to come OF next
Wednesday evening at SWANS Ranch, in
Butte county. The place is delightful one,
and the new hall. which will be finished in
full time for the party, viii add to its attrac.
tions We are assured that the Hall will be
in complete order as early as Monday
SWANS Ranch is at the right distance for an
agreeable ride or drive from the city, and a
fascinating place to stop at after you arrive.
We advise everybody who can get off to go.
They will have delightful time.
Year: 1860

The District Court is in session, having com
menced its November term on Monday last. The
calendar is not large, and the cases generally
are not OF such a character as TO interest other
than the parties to the record.
Year: 1860

BGAp The dancing party at the Empire Hotel
on Thursday evening, under the management of
Mr.. Vail, the gentemanly superintendent, was,
we learn, an entire success. We hear that it is
the intention of the proprietor to continue these
entertainments for the Winter, thus afTording
those who desire to trip the fantastic toe, an op-
portunity of doing so at a very moderate ex-
Year: 1860

RAcEs.-By reference to our advertising COL
umns It Will be seen that Cush proprietor of
the Cottonwood course, intends giving several
purses, to be run for on the 7th and sth of next
month. Good racing and lots of fun may be
expected
Year: 1860

GLoRIFYING.-The Republicans were exceed
ingly jubilant over the news Of their success on
Wednesday night, and fired great many anyils,
and burnt great many candles Well, that's
just what we would have done had luck been
on our.side-except that we would have had no
negro auxiliaries
Year: 1860

The SURPRISE PARTY.-We understand that
a goodiy number of our lady acquaintance
called upon the Rev. Mr. Haines (the Methodist
minister) on the evening of Tuesday, at his
bachelor lodgings, and spent an hour or SO very
pleasantly. We learn that he bore their presence
with fortitude and composure, and that he does
" not think more highly of himself than he
ought to Think" notwithstanding he was thus
honored III being, perhaps, theIfrst young bach
eior to whom surprise partylwas ever given.
Year: 1860

Between the dark and the daylight,
When the night is beginning to lower,
Comes pause in the days occupations,
That is known as the Children's Hour
hear in the chamber above me
The patter of little feet
The sound Of a door that is opened,


And voices soft and sweet
From my study see in the lamp-light,


Descending the broad-hall stair,
Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra,
And Edith with her golden hair
A whisper, and then a silence,


Yet L know by their merry eyes
They are plotting and planning together


10 take me by surprise,
A sudden rush from the stairway, nd r
sudden raid from the hall
BY three doors left unguarded


They enter my castle wall
They climb up into my turret r-.


Ger the arms and back of my cair
Ii i try to escape they surround me


They seem to be everywhere
They almost devour me with kisses,


Thir arms about me entwine,
Till think Of the Bishop of Bingen


In the Mouse-Tower on the Rhine.
Do you think, blue-eyed banditti.
Because you have scaled the wall,
Such an old mustache as | am


Is not match for you all
L have you fast in my fortress,


And will not let you depart, -.--
But put you down into the dungeons


In the round-tower Of my heart,
And there will keep you forever, ..


Yes, forever and a day,
I'LL the walls shall tumble into ruin,


And moulder in dust away. ..
-4tZnnfic MnnfhIlL
Year: 1860

The next Congress viii stand Republicans
l07, opposition of all shades l29-giving an
opposition majority of p. ......


If the States of South Carolina, North
Carolina, and Georgia are bound to secede,
of course they will not send their represen-
tatives to Congress. They have in all p
representatives., and their absence will leave
the Republicans clear majority ofone in the
House.


Thus all things work together for good to
those who love Liberty and hate Slavery
That kind Providence which has thus far
led us on to victory, will still cause the
wrath of man to praise him, and the re-
mainder he will restraia.


If these States are bound to so cut any
how, they might oblige rs by gring out so
that we could elect cur Speaker aud make
all our other little arrangements. By that
time they would be glad enough 10
come back, and on promise Of
good behavior all would be forgiven and
forgotten.
Year: 1860

WARSING so LADIES TRAVELLING ALONE
A lady travelling without male companion,
should be very careful how she accepts ia
vors or assistance proirered by strange men.
Even in such common case as where the
lady has young children, it would he better
for her to request the conductor 10 assist her
in changing cars, or to perform these scry-
ces from man who isa total stranger to her,
and who may be one of the greatest scoun-
drels ON the face of the earth for all that she
may know 10 the contrary
Year: 1860

The Best JOKE IN TIE Horla N. W
The South Carolnians are organizing Min
ute Men. There's no use in their attempting
TO fight US, for every squad Of sixty would
be ours as soon as they attempted te STRIKE
Year: 1860

Before terminate my first and last visit
to Europe, deem it due to my country
and myself to leave behind me word of
comment upon a most remarkable incident
OF that visit 1t may be ofsome service 10
the people on both sides of the Atlantic.
England owes to my country much respect
to my native State, little. came
hitl.er as a delegate (and by accident, tue
only delcgate,) from the United States, to
the International Statistical Congress, now
in session at this place. The appointment
was made by request of the authorities Of
this country. | am native of the State
of Georgia, the birthplace of two gal.ant
Tattnalls the one well known to me, the
other well known to England lie was
that humane and chivalrous commodore
who, at the peril of his commission and his
life, rescued tie captain and the crow OF
Hope'ssinking ship from watery grave
at Peiho. He has received much praise
Year: 1860

6TA train Of twenty cars left Cleveland
after the celebration with an Irishman on
board who refused to pay his fare, and who
was put off at the FIRST station. To be re-
vergsd, he pulled out the connecting pin,
and the train went thirteen miles before it
was discovered that TWO cars full of people
had been left behind.
Year: 1860

he possessed, in an extraordinary degree,
the rare and statesmanlike faculty of sys-
tematizing facts. For longer period
than any other man had served in Con-
gross, he had been the most industrious
and the best generally informed man in
in that body. It's history was as famil-
lar to him as his own personal experience.
Indeed, he claimed, with reason, that his
history and that of Congress were mex
tricably involved.


This work, therefore, is monument to
the memory Of Col. Benton, more lasting,
more honorable than brass. It will live
in the libraries of the nation as long MS
the language endures. Every man, and
most of all, every public man, should have
this work. 1t is the best history of the
United States that will ever be written.
1t is in fact, the living, breathing panora-
ma of the times; showing the steps by
which the nation has steadily advanced
in prosperity and power. l


Our young men who buy two or three
cigars each day, or who drink a glass or
two of "Lager," by cutting off those
worse than useless expenditures would
find themselves with the where withal To
buy not only this great work but other
similar useful works.


But my letter is getting too long, and
the rest / will say in my next.


.t" Yours, j. B. M.
Year: 1860

The present attitude Of tho Democracy be-
fore the country is plain and open confession
Of defeat Neither wing has the slightest
expectation Of the election Of its candidates by
the people. The leaders openly admit this
much; and II they did not, their action proves
it sufficiently. They are now openly in the
field tor any kiod Of a trade that will prevent
tue peop'e from making choice Of President.
They wunt fifty or Sky men at Washington,
naj ,rity Of whom belong body and soul to
the Slavery 0!iEarclly, to choose President
for thirty millions Of people1 They are not
willing to leave the matter to the people them
Selves They know that tho popular verdic:
is against them; aud hence they are seeking
by corrupt bargaining and unnatural combs
uatio1s, to prevent that verdict from beir 6
returned. TIE scheme might give some
trouble but for the fact that the people Fec
CLEARLY through it. mud they have resolved moi
to be cheated this year.
Year: 1860

Again we call upon The Chicago Times
to print the record Of its candidate for
The yice-Presideccy-Her 7. johnson
OF Georgia. To supply the reputcd squatter
s,yerejgns Of the Northwest with the infor-
nation which, the Times olsliua.ely refuses
to give, we priut on tue inside Of this pa 'er Il
portion Of that record made by johnson him
self no lorge. ago than the .s.h Of May last.
Ne Invite for it tho attention Of oil honest
men who wait to know the materials Of which
tile Douglas and Johnson ticket is male up
Will NIT the Times COPE that portion Of John
sons letter that we quote?
Year: 1860

BLESS THE LITTLE CHILDREN Yes, bless them
for the happiness which they unconsciousy dis
pense through their own little innocent joys
bless them for the hopes which they inspire, the
pleasures which they bring, the efficacy of their
tears, the duty which their wants compels Us to
perform, the beauty Of their presence and the
sweet gladsomeneSs Of their laughter. Now, let
US read these two nice little quoted paragraphs !:


The tongue Of childhood in its earnest and
innocent lspngs not unlrcqucntiy gives utter
ance to the most exquisite poetic EXPRESSIONS
which seem to fall from their tiny lips by inspi
ration. few days ago little boy. about six
years old, retired up Stairs TO bed, leaving his
mother below without the customary good ght
kiss As he kissed his father and badc him good
night, he said, " tell mamma good night for me !;
forgot to kiss her, but tell her kiss her in my
heart"


"What pity children should ever grow mp.
The other day, passing through an entry Of one
of cur public buildings, we saw two little boys,
Of the ages Of about six and eight with their
arms about each others neck, exchanging kiss
after kiss. 1t vas such pretty sight in that
poisy place Of husness that one could but stop
to look. The younger of the children noticing
this, looked with such a heaven of love in his
face and said, in explanation, lie is my brother
Pity they should ever grow up, thought we, as
we passed along"
Year: 1860

=, IhE JrDSoN ELoPEMENr-OLD JOE AND HIS
FAAILi.-The Detroit Free Press says:


Old niger Joe and his white girl. the hero
ano heroine Of the somewhat notorious eIope
ment case, have been lost sight of by the pub
Tic since the interest lost in their affairs sub
sided into an old story. They have, however,
pursued the even tenor of their way, regard
less of outside issues, and still live in their
little shanty in Windsor. Joe occupies the
responsible position of corporation fiddler and
with unpretending mien and limping gait,
trudges about with a buck and saw on his
shoulder in quest of eligible wood-piles His
domestic fre-side is illuminated by the pres-
ence of young half-breed of promising pro-
portions, and the smiling countensnce Of the
intellectual Sarey greets his diurnal return
home from the tolls of his profession Take it
all in all, she is probably as happy as when at
home with her immaculate and amiable papa,
who preached abolitionism and horsewhipped
her f.r burning the toes of her shoes Joe is
humble but exclusive, and takes on many airs
on the strength of his white wife and mulatto
baby No "Onary Canady niggers' are al
lowed to visit his domicie and a handy brick
bat is always in readiness for sable intruders
who aspire to the aristocratic society of his
hearthStOne.