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Year: 1859

FRIENDS How distinctly and beau
tifully does the author Of "John Hall
fax" set fo1 tn the true value Of friends,
when he says cit is not the seeing
of ones friends, the having them
within the reach, the hearing Of and
from them, which makes them ours ;
many one has all that, and yet has
nothing. It is the believing in them:
the depending on them, assured that
they are true and good to the core, and
therefore could not but be good and
true toward everybody else, ourselves
included /; aye, whether we deserve it
or not. It is not our deserts which
are in question it is their goodness
which once settled, the rest follows as
a matter Of course. They would be
untrue to themselves if they were In
sincere or untrue to u.s..
Year: 1859

IDLENEss.-Said the distinguished
Chatham to his son !:


Il would have inscribed upon the
curtains Of your bed, and the walls Of
your chamber IF you do not rise
early you can never make progress in
anything. If you do not set apart
your reading; if you suffer yourself or
any one else to break in upon them,
your days will slip through your hands
Improbable and frivolous, and really
unenjoyed by yourself"
Year: 1859

1t is fact that may well cause candid men
to reflect, that almost all the evils which att1lct
us as a nation are chargeable to an indifference
to and neglect of the means Providence has
graciously placed into our hands for our pro-
lection, on the part of very considerable
portion of each community. To all such we
commend the following thrilling exhortation
from the lips of that Jealous patriot, Hon.
Tom Corwin. Its words Of solemn expostu-
laton should carry conviction to every hesl-
tating heart, and induce its possessor to dis
charge his whole duty as friend to the great
institutions under which we live:


"Let those gentlemen who feel themselves
quite too respectable and decent to mingle in
our elections remember that God Almighty
will hold them responsible for the manner in
which they discharge their duty as voters.
That right and privilege is not given to them
for their benefit, or to be used at their pleas
ure, but for my benefit, for your benefit, and
for the benefit of the thirty millions of people
in the United States. If one sees an unworthy
man 90 to the polls and take possession of the
government, and he will not prevent it, if
there be such a thing as future responsibilities
as we all believe that man will have
something to answer for upon that final day
when all of US must account for our acts.


"Do you suppose it is well pleasing to God
Almighty? Do you suppose that the old
men who published that Declaration of 1nde-
pendence, which gave birth to your national
existence, for the maintenance of which they
appealed to the God of nations, approve of
this neglect? They felt their own weakness;
they, reasoning upon the commonly accepted
principles of human reason, felt that they
would perish in the conflict in which they
were then about to enter; and, at last, as
poor, feeble man always does when he feels
that he has nothing to lean upon but his own
arm, he goes to God Almighty for help in that
hour of trouble They appealed to Him, and
He answered well in the day Of their trial
and all of the struggles they endured, all of
the blood they shed, all the pains and priva-
tions they suffered, were simply to end in just
one thing-in communicating to every rational
free man the power to govern the nation.
That office they communicated to you-the
voting people of the country. Did they sup
pose--could they have believed-that the
Said people of the country, the respectable
people of the land, would so scorn the great
and priceless estate which they left them, as
that they would not attend to appointing the
agent to take care of it, but that some mer-
cenary spirit was to take care of them?'
Year: 1859

My MOTHER NEVER TOLD ME A LIE
-Motber! can your child say that p
Happy are you then; your child has nj
conception Of excellence above yours
if your words to him have been uni
formly truthful. lie has perfect con
fdence in you.


When a child looks to his mother az
the embodiment Of love and truth, he
is safe and she is q blessed mother
and true woman. .-.


But if the mother has in any way
cheated the child, disguised the truth,
or in any way pervertedit, he will learn
it, and from her own eyes and lips too;
then her influence is no longer sure,
nor is it safe. He ought to distrust
her, and he will do it.


The child's noise disturbs her, and
to still him she makes a slight prom
ise, never afterwards thought of. Or
he was cowardly and to inspire him
with courage she said what he after
ward learned was false. Or he was
lazy, and to induce him to do as she
wished, she promised large reward for
the service, which promise she was un-
able to redeem.


Be cautious how you promise.


He was irritated and dsobedient, and
10 restrain him she threatened to pun
ish him sho'd this again occur. But
when the next time came she could not
punish, because the mother in heart so
filled up.


Never threaten.


If punishment comes let it come nat
urauy, as an effect Of his conduct, not
as an arbitrary affair.


But whatever else may come to your
children, never let lie come to them
from your lips.
Year: 1859

The FuTURE.-The future is a great
land. A man can not 60 round it in
a day he can not measure it with a
bound he cannot bind its harvests ln-
to one single she af. 1t is wider than
vision, and has no end.
Year: 1859

yrThe favorite argument of the slave
holders right to take his slaves with him into
any Territory of the Union is that they are
his property" and that he should be allowed
to carry them wherever Northern farmer is
allowed to carry his horse or his OK.


But, even though this right should be con-
ceded, the STAKEHOLDER wouldn't be satisfied.
He would insist upon privileges for his slave
which no farmer thinks of exacting for his
horse. r.
If horse escapes ''from SERVICE" and
passes across the State or Territorial boundary,
the farmer expects either to lose him or catch
him himself. But if slave runs away, the
STAKEHOLDER insists that the authorities of the
State and of the United States, and the people
of both, shall turn out to catch his ''nigger,"
under the penalty Of a thousand dollars


A slave, therefore, is not deemed, even by
the Shareholder, to be property" in the
simple sense that horse is property.


On the escape from service" a fhorse, no
penalty would attach to the huma1 E man who
should, out Of compassion, give him feed Of
oats. But it is crime to give bread and
J water to a fugitive slave!-At6any Journal.
Year: 1859

Mr.. ED1roR:-I see in the Journal, of yesterday
YOU ask the question "What does it mean ?" in re-
lation to notice to contrac; ors for grading Linn
street. would like to know also what all the fuss
and feathers" that were stirred up in this com mu
nifty Just before last municipal election are going
amount to Is it possible that the distinguished
gentlemen, with their able speaker, are going te
stand quietly by after all their threats Of injunction
at the first shovelfull of dirt thrown by any con
tract from the Council? Or will it turn out to b.
another link in the chain of evidence going prov
that selfshness or interest is the motive power ii
all our show and fuss for the public good? Q.
Year: 1859

WHAT DOES 1T MEAN?- viii be seen
by notice to contractors in another column that
the NJ ayor has been authorized to make a contract
for grading Linn street to Eighth. This work will
cost several thousand dollars, and being one OF
those enterprises not absolutely demanded, ought
not, in our opinion, to be undertaken at present
We thought our new Getty Fathers" had resolved
to adopt the '1etrenchment and reform principle
so much mooted at the last municipal election. Thi
does not look much like it, however. We rejoice
to see improvements progressing, but do not believe
it to be the best policy for the city to undertake
this work with the public fuances at their present
low ehb .... .- t..
Year: 1859

SENATOR GwIN.-In avoiding the
consequences Of his dastardIy and
brural remarks on the death Of Bro
derrick, by seeking close refuge in the
cabin of the departing steamer and
securing safely by ignominious fight.
"the elder Senator" displayed equal
discretion with that exhibited on the
occasion of his first arrival in San
Francisco when the town was in dan
ger of being taken by the Hounds.
He valorously kept out of the way
until the danger was over in the lat
ter case. When Gwin returns to
Washington let him tell bis brother
Senators of the fire eating" profes-
sion that he was actually run out OF
San Francisco, for such appears to
have be en- the action which expedi-
ted his departure. Here is brave
Senator, one of the supporters of the
code, who dares not face the angry
sentiment of his constituency. What
kind of courage is that which can
take life in duel. but which cow
ers and flies before an aroused public
sentiment? If dueling be test of bra
very and honor, we should expect the
votaries of the murderous science to
be at least equal to all the emergen-
cies which its practice can create
Sac. Union.
Year: 1859

FLYING MAcHtNE.-The Mans
field (Ohio) Herald is informed that
a gentleman residing near that city,
Mr.. d. NJ Cook, well known as the
inventor of the popular Sorgum
EvapoIator extensively sold through
out the West, is now engaged in the
construction of a flying machine
Mr. G. is quite sanguine of success.
We are ignorant of the details on
which his air-ship is to be built, but
we understand that, while balloon
is to be used for elevation, steam is
to be the native power. The inven-
tor is quite sanguine that he has dis
covered the proper machinery where
by the air may be navigated at will.
He has built, or is about to build, a
house for the purpose of containing
his labor without being annoyed by
the curious.
Year: 1859

RAILROAD CONVENTIONAL rail-
road convention is in session at San
Francisco, having convened on the
goth, in accordance with resolutions
passed by the last Legislature. Ore
gon has sent few delegates, and
possibly one,third of the counties of
this State have complied with the
suggestion of the Legislature. We
have no sympathy with the conven-
ton for several reasons. A thousand
conventions will have no effect upon
the present Administration, nor indeed
any Administration which does not
recognize any power in the general
government to lend the needful and
adequate assistance to railroad. A
maj ajority ofthe convention is likely to
be governed by the motives which
prompted the celebrated railroad let
ter of Buchanan which reached us just
before the presidential election and
not in time to be re-published in the
anti-railroad States. The effect of
all effervesence, in the railroad con-
vention or out. on the part of Admin
istration Democrats, we cannot,ln view
of all the circumstances, believe but
to be merely for effect, and as tending
to postpone the construction of the
interoceanic railway. Any action
which will tend to deceive the peo-
pie into the belief that the Democrat
ic par y,or any considerable number Of
its leaders, are earnestly devoted to a
rational project for building the work,
we conceive to be detrimental. and
a PLAUSIBLE but nsincere speech from
one locofoco in the convention will
have that tendency.


We can only put our trust in par
ty whose members at least suppose
the sole object of the federal Union
is not to buy or steal all Gods crea-
ton without solitary bit Of power
being left to improve it.
Year: 1859

nA. The Supreme Court Of this State
has decided that those who wish TO use
their lanls are bound to fence against eat.
tie, and that in all suits for the trespass OF
cattle or stock, the plaintiff, in order to
recover damages, must show that his tence
was sufficient to turn ordinary cattle. This
ruling changes the burden of proof, and
compels the plaintiff not only to prove
damages, but also to prove that his fences
were sufficient, instead Of compelling the
defendant to prove insufticiency of fences
to avoid damages.
Year: 1859

e0 1t is stated in English papers that
Shakespeare tomb is soon to have the
shrill whistle of railroad progress to DIS
turb the calm air around it. The "Grst
sod' was turned lately on projected rail
road between the town of Strattord on-Av
on and Hatton. ITO this complexion
must we come at last"


The Gear of Russia has conceded to
joint stock company the construction of
railway from the Don to the Noga.
Year: 1859




: lar WITH t6e history IF Mexico That al-,,
lar system Of highway robbery exists in ev-
cry section of that niserably governed coun-
try; and that through want Of interference
of the authorities this has grown up into
such regular and formidable shape that
every traveller must be prepared to put his
life at hazard at every stage Or be provided
with suitable contribution for cdJJalerous
del conaiino 0he knights Of the road. who.
in the event of finding you prepared and
willing, will make their levy with polite
ness only equaled by the smiling landlord
when he receives your overcharged fare for
your last nights entertainment. Why such
systematic boldness of robbery is allowed
if not with the connivance, at least with
rarely any interference of the Government
or State authorities-is one of those mysti-
cal matters which, among many others, SO
puzzles and perplexes the intelligent foreign
ers, but that such is the disagreeable truth
every traveller through that wretched coun-
try can bear ample testimony. Some years
ago, having business which first called me
to the capital of Mexico and thence through
the interior of the country to the northward,
l met with several thrilling adventures,
which I have recorded for the benefit OF
whomsoever may take an interest therein
emitting only the dates, they being non-es-
sential to the interests Of the narrations
themselves.


The first of the series occurred on the
route between Vera Cruz and the City O.
Mexico. In the regular diligencia running
between the places just mentioned [ hao
taken passage, and had passed through the
beautiful city of Julapa, and entered the
gloomy town of Perote. without meeting
with any unusual incident, though being
continually warned to be on my guard a
gainst the dangers Of the road. At Perote,
where we halted for a relay and refresh
ments, all my fellow passengers took leave
of me, very solemnly assuring me that, il
assailed by the zadrones or robbers, it would
be much better for me to take matters qui-
etly, and suffer myself to be genteelly plum
dered than to run the risk of having my
throat cut for resistance, as [ had somewhat
boldly proclaimed it was my intention of
doing [ thanked them for their advice,
and replied that would take the matter in
to serious consideration.


At Perote, [ repeat, all who had been
my companions from Vera Cruz took leave
of me, this being the end Of their journey in
that direction but there was one new pas
senger whom to my agreeable surprise I
found to be a beautiful young lady, some
twenty years Of age.


Senorita Paula, as [ subsequently ascer-
tanned her name to be, was, indeed, one of
those, rare beauties seldom met with except
in works of fction-tall, graceful. with
profusion of long, black hair-soft clear,
melting dark eyes-features as perfect. as
ever came from the hands of the sculptor,
and with an animation the most fascinating,
varying in expression with every changing
Year: 1859

A SENSIBLE LETTER ON BIoGRApnIEs.-
Some time since biographer, desirous of
laying before the American public an au-
thentic biography of the Hon. John j. Crit
tenden, wrote to him asking his permission
to prepare and publish such work Mr.
Crittenden declined the request in letter,
which we give with the exception of such
parts as were of purely personal character:


''FranAJot, Sept. 1S5S.-Thankful as I
am to you for your offer, [ cannot give you
the permission you ask to write my biogra-
phy-because did, before the date of your
letter, promise that permission to another,
whenever, I could bring myself to consent
to the publication of such work BY that
promise am bound


[ may add, sir, that [ have strong dis
inclination to appear to assume place a.
mong the justly distinguished historical
characters of our country, and [ have still
greater aversion and disgust at the very idea
Of being reckoned among that numerous,
vain class, that figure only in biographies.


[ fear the public would hardly ascribe
much Importance to, or take much interest
in, the history Of my life. And I shrink
from the idea of seeming to exact more of its
attention than may be due to me, or of seem
ing to claim for myself the recorded honors
of history. It is time enough when man
is dead, to write his history. Such are my
feelings on the subject. x X x


[ am, very respectfully, yours, &C.,


J. J. CR1rTENDEN."
Year: 1859

never forgotten and during the remainder
of my stay in that country no pretty woman
ever had the honor of being my business
confdante, or of getting possession of my
trusty and unfailing revolvers.
Year: 1859

The FOURTEENTH WARD ALDERhASsHr.-h !
stated that bis Honor the Mayor intends to veto u
late action Of the Common Council In relation to A
claims of Alderman Colohsn to his seat In tbs Bear
in place Of Alderman Smith.
Year: 1859

M. GailIardst the Paris correspondent Of the
New York Courier Des Etafs Unis, I" who Is one
of The best informed Of an the writers for the
American Press says that the reason Of the late
abrupt peace was because coldness and dis
trust had grown up between Victor Emanuel q
Italy, and Louis Napoleon: that the former felt
% hurt because Napoleon did net notice the Ital.
ian troops in the order Of the day, that he pur.
posely len the Imperial Guard TO bear the shock
Of The whole Austrian army Iortwo hours, there
By narrowly escaping the loss Of The battle. This
and other incidents disgusted Napoleon with the
conduct Of bis allies Peace was made from .
sentiment Of distrust toward the King and Min.


istsy q Piedmont and Of distrust at the conduct
q The people who 90 little appreciated the sacr-


Gees and devotion Of their allies.
Year: 1859

The Atlantic Telegraph Company has decided
to make the conductor Of the next cable consist OI
six wires twisted abOutsix times the size Of the old
one. There will be outside covering Of iron wire
except few hundred miles at each end. The new
cable Is to be laid down guaranteed in an respects
and Is expected to be in order for business next
summer. hf.t
Year: 1859


The man that didn't take tho papers was
in town yesterday He brought his whole
family to town in q two horse wagon. lie
still believed that General Taylor was Presi
dent, and wanted to know if the "Kamskat
kians" had taken Cuba, If 80 where they had
taken it, He had solo his corn for ihirty
cen's-the price being hfty.hve--but on go
ing to deposit his money, they told him that
it was mostly counterfeit. Tie only hard
money he bad was some three cent pieces,
and these some sharper he'd run on him" for
half dimes.


One Of the bora went to the blSsksmishs
shop 10 be measured for pair Of shoes, and
another mistook ths uarke. house for Rohnroh.
After hanging his hat on meat hook he
took his sent on a butcher S stall and listened
to an auclioneer whom be took 20 be the
preacher He left before "mcetia' was ont'
and had no great opinion Of the sArmint


One Of the girla took lot Of seed onions
TO tgade them for a letter. She had a baby
which she carried in sugar trough, stop
ping at times 10 rock it on the side walk
When il cried she stuffed its mouth with an
old stocking, and sung Barbara Allen"


The oldest boy had coon skins, and was
on "bust" When last seen he had called
for glass of Soda and water, and stood
soaking his ginger bread and making wry
faces. The shop keeper mistaking his mean.
ing had given him mixture Of sal soda and
water, and it tasted strongly of soAp. But
"hed hearn tell Of soda and water an he
was bound to gin tia fair trial Some "iown
felor" came 10 and called for q lemonade
with fly in it, whereupon our stupid friend
turned his back and quietly wiped several
flies into his drink


We approached the old gentleman and
tried to get him TO subscribe" but he would
not listen to "intsrnal improvements, he
thought "learnin' was a wicked invention
and vexation. None Of his family ever
learned to seAd but one boy, and he "tesched
school awhile, and then went to study in
divinity. Erchange
Year: 1859

LOOK OUT FOR THEM. - We have
been satisfied for some time past, that this
vicinity and the vicinity of Rock Island,
the head quarters of band of desper.
ate s.amps who make their living by plum
dering while honest people sleep. We think
we can point to the very place where
this gang concrepate and mature their viii
famous plans. Back of Rock Island, toward
Camden, for distance of three miles, there
is perfect nest of houses of i'll fame. We
are informed that in the above short dis
taace there is no less than five Of these pest
houses, the inmates of which are all of the
lowest and most degraded character. Why
these plague spots are suffered to remain,
in this, one of the most beautiful sections Of
the State, is q puzzle to us. They have
been left unmolested for SO many years, that
we suppose they consider themselves almost
lords of the manor. Here all the river
thieves, low gamblers, prostitutes, horse
thieves and burglars congregate. and we
presume that the proprietors Of these dens,
acting as "Fences," secrete their 'plunder,
and if necessary secrete the thieves To
these hell holes are seduced whatever un-
fortunate frail ones the frequenters can
pick up and induce to become their victims.
Two of the places are used as assignation
houses, two as dance houses, and the other
one is respectable Inn. Whoever stops
there will be very likely to be "taken in
and done for Rock Island people inform
US that the officers are afraid to molest
them as the keepers" have sworn they will
kill the first man that attempts their
arrest. We would bet hat that threat OF
that kind would not be made to an officer
on this side of the river, . second time.


Let the the attention of our officers be
directed to these places, aud We think they
will succeed in ferretiug out some OF the
bold incendiaries and burglars, whose dep
relations have created 20 much excitement
in Davenport and Rock Island.
Year: 1859

Dodge is afraid to appear in the pres
ence Of the people in public discussion with
Kirk wood. Tazette.


Oh my five had only known that |
Gen. Dodge afraid to meet Mr. X rkwood
in discussion ! Now Add you cruel wretch;
Why did you not tell somebody Of this be-
fore the nominations, 90 that We might have
obtained candidate who was not afraid Of
that summer set politician who tried TO
make speech at the Court House the other
night
Year: 1859

~ Yesterday was indeed dreary
one. 1t commenced raining very earlv in
but slight interruption all day. 1t is great
weather for corn, and will also prove very
beneficial to the potatoe crop if it does not
produce second growth"