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Year: 1860

BLASTING AccIDENT.-The Hydraulic Press
thus mentions sad accident which occurred
from the premature explosion of a blast. on
the 10th inst, in a tunnel Oh Manzanita Hill
near North San Juan: "Henry Harper, and
his ev-laborer, Richard Dodge, were about
to complete the tamping for blast, when
the explosion occurred. They are entirely
ignorant of what could have produced it, as
they were using a plentiful quantity of
water, and worked with even unusual care.
Harper had the little finger of the right hand
blown off, also the thumb and two first ting.
ers of the left hand, above the second joints.
He also received severe wound in the left
thigh, and was otherwise manned and bruis-
ed in such general manner as to lay him up
for some time. Dodge had his only eye
destroyed, by fine piece of gravel, which
pierced through the ball He lost the sight
of the other eye about a year ago, while
choppng wood, stick flying up and produc-
ing that unfortunate injury. This, we under
stond is the fifth time that he has been
blown up by premature explosions; but on
none of the previous occasions did he sustain
any serious personal damage. lie is now
receiving medical attention at the Half Way
House, between San Juan and Sebastopol.-
Mr.. Harper lies at the Sierra Nevada Hotel,
and is kindly cared for"
Year: 1860

EGThe State Board of Agriculture have
decided to receive proposals for the location
of the State Fair for the year 1S60 until
the 23d of February next inasmuch as In
dianapolis has not raised the needful suffi-
cient to secure the holding of the State Fair
there. The papers in that city are making
earnest appeals to the citizens to put their
shoulders to tile wheel in the matter.


Fort Wayne and Lafayette win be likely
to make flattering propositions to the Board.
Richmond ought to, and we presume viii,
apply for the Fair TO be held there. IS
Year: 1860

THE WEATHER here isvery mild. On Friday
night there was hard rain, which filed
cisterns and manufactured mud on large
scale. The ice in the river was dissolved
rapidly The mud is now drying up, and
the streets mending their ways" Monday
morning there was thick fog.
Year: 1860

AN IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL
QUEsTIoN.--A question which, it is
thought, will affect to a series extent
the interest Of commerce, was brought
before the United States Circuit Court
recently. The Express says


An act of Congress provides that
all home manufactured articles which
are returned again in their original
state, shall be free from duty. Under
this act millions Of barrels and hogs
heads have been exported to return
again, filed with sugar or molases.---
The government in the suit in ques-
ton, claim to recover duties upon a
large quantity of barrels sent to Cuba
and returned with sugar. The gov
ernment claim that these barrels are
not returned in the original state, but
become part and parcel Of the pack
age of molasses or sugar, or whatever
the contents may be. The question
being one of the great interest, both
to the government and commercial
community, the federal judges here
have certified to division of opinion,
which thus brings the matter to the
Supreme Court of the United States
for adjudication. It's estimated that
the result will affect the revenue to
the extent of between three and four
million of dollars annually.
Year: 1860

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE GREAT WHERRY
MAN.-Mr. Martin, who is rowing from Bos-
ton to New York, had an exciting accident
at Eastman, the other afternoon. Large
numbers of persons being anxious to see
him afloat, he launched his wherry, although
the wind was blowing gale and the serf
was running very high. He shot out on the
waves in fine style, his boat riding like a
bird. On returning TO the shore, one Of the
heavy rollers struck him astern, and capsized
him in twinkling. Coming to the surface,
he clung to the boat, and righted it, but in
endeavoring to regain his scat, it again cap
sized. Much anxiety was felt by the speeta-
tors, who were unable to render any assist
ance, owing to his distance from. shore, and
the rapid under-tow on the beach. BY
clinging to the wherry, he was carried to and
fro, until he at last touched the sand, when
he was brought ashore, much exhausted,
with his face slightly bruised. The wherry
sustained no damage, and the oars were
for him by those who had witnessed his
periOus adventure.
Year: 1860

ANOTHER LETTER FROM HENRY A. WISE
ON DIsUNIoN.-Ex-Goyerno Wise recently
wrote as follows to the Young Mems Breck-
inridge Association in Memphis, Tenn;


There is no man would meet with more
pleasure than the Hon. William L. Yancey,
of Alabama. | am lover of "the union of
these States" and it is upon the efforts of
honest, bold and gifted leaders like him that


it must depend for its defense and perpetuity.
1t can't be maintained by a servile submis-
sion of any one section to any attempt at


domination by another section. And it is
cowardly and base now to conceal the fact


that shareholders in the South are called


upon to maintain their self-respect, as we'll


as their rights Of persons and property.


Many may be restrained by their caution


from resorting to decisive measures, but the


few brave men who have purpose and will,


and sense of honor, will see, and feel, and


act upon the wisdom that decisive measures,
in vital and extreme cases, forbid and repel
aggression and revolutions; while indccisive
measures, o patchwork of compromise and
concession, but invite wrong and insult, and
at last will force men to violent resistance
when it will be too late to arrest revolution.
When the conservative element in the North
sees that there are yet men in the South who
can force revolution rather than be degraded
| in the Union, then the Union itself will be
| restored in its true brotherhood. Have we
| purpose, will, sense of honor sufficient tc


arrest revolution? five have, Breckenridge
| and Lane will be elected. If not, God spare
| me the sight of the consequences
Year: 1860

EFFEcr OF LIGHT UPON HEALrH.-There is a
marked difference in the healthiness of houses,
according to their aspect in regard to the sun.
Those are decidedly the healthiest, other things
being equal, in which all rooms are, during
some part of the day, fully exposed to direct
light. 1t is well known that epidemics attack
the inhabitants of the shady side of street
and totally exempt those of the other side,-
Dr. Moore
Year: 1860

Among other recent Developments, we must not omit
to notice the offensive andaon bestowed by Mas
sachusetts Summers hbellous and iDfammitory har
angue. Some allowance may be made for Sumner who
Is to he hoped found relief his acerated back in dis
charging the Of his Spleen But the endorsement
of his foul abuse and menacing doctrinesthe which
inspired the martyr Of observation-disclosures on the
part of his State depth of malignty-a national
tpathy indeed well calculated to invite another raid and
scarcely compatible with social commercial intercourse
much less with political union.
Year: 1860

ANOTHER LECTURE FROM DR.. BOYNTOE.-
The Library Association, yielding to the
desire of all who have listened to the two
brilliant lectures by DR.. BoYNToN, have en-
gagged him for one more lecture tonight
The subject selected is of great practical in
terest to this community: Coal Beds-show-
ing how coal was produced, with proofs that
all Goals, graphite, and The diamond, are of
vegetable origin This lecture is said to be
the most interesting of his whole course;
and it is of double interest to this section of
the State, which, underneath, is one vast
coal bed. The DoCToR will repeat the GU
rions and interesting experiment of the corn-
pound motion of the Gyroscope, and other
attractive experiments.


Let all who want available seats go early,
rs there will be a crowded house. AS this
lecture is Independent of the regular Library
Course, season tickets can not be used to-
night.
Year: 1860

A SURE CtnE.-Singular
that some people make so much
fuss about corns when they
can be so efectually cured
The following is a certain
cure:


The most tormenting corn can
be extirpated thus,-Take a
sharp knife, find the joint Of
the toe whereon the corn re-
side, insert the knife in the ar
ticulation, pry Of the Toe and
throw it away. 1t will never
return again, unless your dog
brings it back to you in his
chops. (Patent applied for.)
Year: 1860

WANTs.-A number Of new
wants have lately been discov-
cred, the following are among
the most prominent:-


One week Of the weather
that chilled the works that froze
mems hearts.


A lock Of hair from tho
head Of a river.


The horse that ran a race
with the nightmare.


A new surface 10 mental ia
blets of memory
And, last not least-the Pope
to he President Of the United
States.
Year: 1860

How TO Go lr.-Go it strong
in your praise ofthe absent
Some of it will be sure to get
around


Go it strong when you make
up love with pretty widow.
More people have erred by too
little than too much in this par


Go it strong when t4kiDg up
contributions for charitable pur~
pose. 1t will pay.


Go it strong when you make
a public speech. Nine people
out Of ten never take any allu-
sion unless it cuts like a short
handled whip or a rhinoceros
cowhide.


Go it strong when you adj
vertise. Business is like arti>
checture-its best supporters
are full columns.


Go it strong and pay the
the printer. Never grudge him
his price. Recollect it is he
who brings customers to your
very door, who otherwise would
never discover your where
abouts.
Year: 1860

EY THE BARD OF THE FogEsT.
Maiden Of the sunny brow,
Bid this aching bosom rest
Speak the lovers tender vow;


Calm the tempest in my breast!
Speak the word, beyond all others
Fraught with peace and joy to me,
And with love beyond a brother's,
will guard thee tenderly.
Maiden Of the sunny brow,


Bid my hearts wild tumu.t cease
Speak the lovers tender vow


Soothe this weary heart to peace!
Bid me not from thee to sever,


Else will life seem dark to me -
Banish'd from thy smile forever,
Time would seem eternity
Maiden OF the sunny brow,


In celestial beauty drcst.
Speak the lovers tender vow;


Bid this aching bosom rest
Maiden, far thy love languish---
o, dispel my trembling fears
Bid me not in deepest anguish


Wander through a world Of tears.
Newfoundland Feb. 1860.
Year: 1860

"While am willing to stand aside and
make no Legislative enac ctments one way
or another to lay off the Territories with
out an attempt to introduce clause for
the introduction Of slavery Into the Terri
tories !; while am for rejecting both the
one and the other, must say that can.
not vote for any express provision. rseog.
nizing the right TO carry slaves there"
SECTION y OF THE CHICAGO pLATFoRM--LAsT


CLAUSE


"And we deny the au; hority Of Con.
gress. or = Territorial Legislature, or of any
individual, to give legal existence to sla
very in any territory of the United States.


Here is the similarity between Nj. Clay
and the Republican party. Clay further
held the doctrine that if Congress could
legislate to exclude it, il had also the pow
er to introduce slavery into the territories
and it was then only aqusslion as to whicl
party would have the majority.
Year: 1860

A Snowman giving entertainments in
Lafayette, Ind, was offered by one man a
bushel of corn for admission. The mana
ger declined it, saying that all the mem
bers OF his company had been corned for
the last week
Year: 1860

A entleman ordered a suit of clothes
: from tailor, and specially enjoined bii6
that they must be made in the fnessstyle,
and that unless the tailor could have them
ready to a ceri ainty. beyond peradven
ture to the day, that he must not undertake
them; but Snip Promised faithfully that
they shoIll be flushed. al diem. ruesl1y
came and no clothes; the enraged man few
to the cabbage mans house, and said:


" What's the reason that my clio thcs
we're not ready as you promised? Here,
you have kept me in the city at a loss of
time and business only to disarpoint me;
now, if we had you in our part of the country.
tell you what they would call you;
they would say that you were a perfect
squirt.


The night of the goose cxplail,ed that
the only competent workman he had. capa-
bic of making the suit had a wife lying at
deaths door, and he could not possibly leave
her.


The outraged gentleman was not able to
smother his disappointment AMI beratel
the tailor sOundly for failing in his positive
promise.


The ninth fraction of the genus homo
could not stand this, and plainly told his
customer to 90 to the Galore regions Of
Pandemonium.


The customer, red with rage. rushed across
the street to lawyer. and in an cited,
vehement and hurried manner said:


DO you know Snip. the tailor, across
the way herey'


Yes, l know him." answered Brief.


"Well, now, want your ADVICE said
the gentleman; Il want to know what
you would do in such case. That infa-
nous stitch-lOuse has not only kept me here
on expeuse, to the great deteriment of my
business, and disappointed me in suit of
clothes, but when | went to demonstrate
with the fellow about it, what do you sup
pose the impudent rascal told me? He told
me to 60 to h-ll!'' With these words the
gentleman laid ten dollar bill on the desk,
and said. Now. what would you dO?'


do you mean this for retainer" said
Brief


81 do" was the reply.


81 hen. said Brief. quietly folding up
the Y and putting it in his poc ct. he told
you to 60 To bill Well. my opinion
and advice to you is don't you do it
There is, moreover. no statute or local law
that can compel you tOa spcci6; perfor
nance / say don't you do GTneil-
natl Enquirer.
Year: 1860

car creed, and has given its sanction to Others


which, if carried out, would GO a great length


towards accomplishing the aims of our politI-
cal action. On the other hand ,the opposite of
| this party repudates, denounces, and con-
demns these reforms, as well as every pfinci-
pie of our political faith branding us. as a
party and as individuals, as intoei ant proscrip-
| tfves, ,eand radically wrong. We ALL individu-
| ally and collectively. as Americans are mark
ed by the orthodox Democracy as unworthy
OF confidence or respect, politically, and con-
sequentfy unfit for any place of public trust.


What kind of metamorphosis an American can
subject himself to, so as TO find any political
affinity there, l cannot imagine.


''Let us take hasty view of our own party
forces and position. Around the smouldering
embers of our once glowing camp-fires faith
ful few still continue to gather. Here and
there solitary sentinel is seen at his post re-
minding as that there are yet a few Americans
on guard. And although all Is still Throughout
that once vast camp, where but LATELY the feet
OF near million trod, in that camp there yet
remains band small in numbers, but efficient
In service, and although impotent in separate
action, yet powerful as an ally. The gorgeous
ensign of the Union still floats from its flag
staff. Without is heard the din and roar of
battle. The striving forces are in view, drawn
up in formidable array. On one side, is seen
mighty host, on whose banner glares the
startling motto-slavery and slavery extension.
Amongst that host there may be discerned, by
close scrutiny, band of fierce and reasonable
spirits, bearing, as yet but half unfurled, the
black flag of disunion. On the other side may
be seen more mighty host, whose banners,
waving in the breeze. disclose the motto
slavery restriction-civil and religions liberty.
The conflict is about to begin. Shall this pa
triot band remain within ifs camp, Indifferent
spectators, and reckless of the issue? Or shall
it sally forth and engage as allies on the side
of justice, philanthropy and right?


.sThere was a time when your speakers voice
was listened to in the camp with some degree
of consideration, and his counsel was regarded
of some avail in doubtful questions. And
whether you will hear or whether you will for
bear, his voice and counsel now is-to seize
that gorgeous ensign of ours-let it be high
advanced-rally around it all true American
hearts-and in the van of the oppressed against
the oppressor, let the gathering cry be-God
and the right-Lincoln and Victory.''
Year: 1860

Oh. sad are they who know not love.


But. far from passion tears and smiles,
Drift down a moonless sea, and pass


The silver coasts of fairy isles
And sadder they whose longing lips


Kiss empty air, and never touch
The dear warm mouth of those they love,
Waiting, wasting, suffering much
But clear as amber, sweet as musk,


Is life TO those whose lives unite:
They walk in Allah's smile by day.


And nestle in his heart by night,
Year: 1860

A WILD child is roaming through the forests
of iowa, and exciting much discussion among
the primitive naturslists of that section Of the
country. The nearest approach made to its
capture was to find the place where IL had slept,
and the remains of frog whereupon it had
dined.
Year: 1860

War AuED HM--A late number of the
Albion has a good anecdote Of a man who
rarely failed n 60 to bed intoxicated, and dis
turb his wife the whole night Upon his be-
ing charged by friend that he never went to
bed sober, be Indignantly denied the charge,
and gave the incidents OF one particular hight
in proof. Pretty soon after | got into bed,
my wife said, Why husband, what is the mat
ter with yon? You act strangely p There's
nothing the matter with me- said nothing
at all I'm sure there is,' said she you
don't act natural at all Shan't get up and
get some thing for you p And she got up,
Lighted candle, and came to the bedside to
look at NE, shading the light with her hand.
/ knew there was something strange about
you, said she why y0H ore s0bsrF Now this
is fact, aud nv wife will swear to it,so don't
you SANDER me any more by sayiRg that l
haven't been to bed sober in six months, be-
cause l nave ~
Year: 1860

YAyKEz start FoR HEAvES.-The follow.
ing business vieE" Of religious values will
not be smiss in statistics -" A pew is for sale
in the meeting house of the FIRST parish in An
herst. The man that owns the pew owns the
right Of space just ss long as the pew is, from
the bottom of the meeting house TO the top
or roof, and he caa 60 as much higher as he
can get. If g man buy my pew, and sit in it
on Sundays. and repent and be g good man,
he will 90 to heaven, if God let's him 90. Let
a man start from the right place, let him 60
right, keep right, do right, and be viii 60 to
heaven at last and ny pew is as good
place to start from as any pew in the meeting
honser
Year: 1860

it away lest cat should catch it, but as soon
as her back was turned the bird resumed its
former perch, and thus it continued to do for
a day or two. Finding il impossible to drive
It away, the lady finally caught il, put it in
a cage and hung il beside the cary bird. with
which il seemed to have formed an acquain.
tanee. The bird was perfectly contented
with its confinement, made no effort to get
out, although the cage door was lett open for
that purpose, and as long as the canary bird
sas in sight was entirely at ease. As soon
as the other bird was removed, however, it
evinced much trouble. This continued for
two or three years, the Babee making itself
entirely at home 10 the meantime. Sudden-
ly the canary sickened and died, and from
that hour the other bird, although previously
Very lively and apparently we'll, refused eth i.
er to eat or drink, and in few days follow
ed the one on which its affection seemed TO
have been deeply fixed. This is fact. and
goes far to prove, we think. that birds do Of
ten form strong feelings Of attachment for
even those Of a different species from them
selves.
Year: 1860

Mark Bontner Chapman is now in his four
teenth year He was born in Clinton, Louis
ana, where his parents still reside. About
two years ago he was received in the Church,;
very soon after this he commenced instructing
his father servants on the afternoon Of every
Sabbath. His custom was to read chapter
and comment upon it, having first closely
studied the chapter, consulting Benson, Clark
and Wesley on every passage.


He at length began, says writer to the
Memphis Adrocdte, to speak in the lovefeasts
and closs-meetings then to pray in the public
congregation His appearance is that of the
merest boy, and he seems wholly unconscious
of any superior gifts or attainments He now
preached regularly every Sabbath at his faith
ers place, near town His parents have re-
fused TO allow him to enter the pulpit and sup
ply the place Of the regular minister on Sab
BATH although he is often solicited TO do so.
He does nothing without permission from his
parents He attends school, and Joins in all
the amusements of the boys of his own age;
he is a mere child everywhere, save when
preaching On last Sabbath | sat under his
ministry, and have seldom been moro edited
and delighted with sermon His style is
chaste, his words fitly and happily chosen.
The incest critic would not detect grammat-
ical error; his manner is earnest, and his pa
thetic appeals reach all hearts, Occasionally
his feelings overwhem him, and he gives way
to floods Of tears.


The most gifted lawyers, doctors and divines
have heard him with astonishment and delight
confess that il is most wonderful, and to me
incomprehensibe. When | heard him he
preached from the text "How long halt We be-
tween two opinionsY' He preached from
notes, sometimes seeming to forget that his
notes were before him. His subject was ar.
ranged with perfect system, and most logical
ly treated. When through with his sermon,
he closed the Book and gave a brief and
touching exhortation, under which | could
with others, but weep His public addresses
published have attracted much attention, and;
should he live, he must, in his onward course
leave a broad wake on the tide of morals
Such is the character of the "Boy Preacher"
whose wonderful precocity is without paral-
lcl-New Orleans Crescent
Year: 1860

The Catholic Mirror is publishing a series
of letters from Europe, written by the Rev
Mr.. Obermyer, late pastor of St. Vincent :
Church, of Baltimore The reverend gentle
man, speaking of the observance of Sunday
in Paris, remarks


Amid so much that is gratifying in Paris
there is one thing that must shock and scan
dalze an American Catholic It is the awful
desecraton of the Lords day A person can
with difficulty perceive any outward difference
between Sunday and any other day in the
week. Here on Sunday all kinds of servile
work is performed To keep open stores and
shops is too bad; but il is worse TO see the ma.
son laying his stone, the carpenter busy at his
trade, the stone-cutter hewing his blocks, the
blacksmith hammering his iron, the cartman
hauling his sand and dirt the laborer digging
the foundation of houses, the scavenger clean
ing the streets, and the small hucksters sing.
ing out their little articles There seems 10
be no rest for man or beast This open, pub
lie violation Of one of the ten commandments
with the at least quasi sanction of the ruling
authorities, can not but draw scourge from
High Heaven Even after nightfall many OF
the retail stores on the Boulevard are kept
open, How long, have asked myself, shall
this scandal continue under rulers who are
officially styled Most Christian2
Year: 1860

For the information of all who are wishing
to obtain cheap and valuable pnint for build
ings, | would say, take common clay, (the
same that our common bricks are made of J
dry pulverize, and run II through n seive, and
mix with linseed oil You then have a first
rate fre-proof paint, Of delicate drab color.
Put on as thick as practicable. If any one
has doubts with regard to the above just try
it on small scale--paint a shingle and let il
dry. Recollect that it must be mixed thicker
than common paints.


The clay, when first dug, will soon dry,
spread il in the air under shelter, or, if want
ed immediately, il may be dried in kettle
over a fire. When dry it will be in Jumps,
and can be pulyerizedb BY placing an iron kettle
few inches in the ground, containing the
clay and pounding It with the end of a billet
of hard wood, three inches in diameter, three
feet long, the lower eud TO be n little rounded.
Then sift it,


Any clay will make paint, but the colors
may differ, which can easily he ascertaned by
trying them on small scale as above ndicat-
ed BY burning the clay slightly, you will get
n light red, and the greater the heat you sub
ject it to, the brighter or deeper red Coua-
t,V Gentleman