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Year: 1859

In FAVOR OF THE MAJoRIrY-The Express,
of yesterday, has a learned dissertation on
the doctrine of the right t the majority to
rule. 1t has hitherto been opposed to this
doctrine. but now that majority Of the pso
pie Of this State have decided, by sustaining
the Administration, that majority shall not
rule, except in such cases as the President is
willing, il thinks it can safely trust the people
with the Lecompton principle Of Federal die
tation and unresisting subservience on the
part of the masses The President said, no
matter If the citizens Of Kansas were opposed,
saving small minority, to the Lecompton
Constitution, still they ought to have been
forced to have it, and the people of Califor-
MIA have said "Amen." As long as a MAORI.
ty of the people declare that a minority shall
rule, surely Lecomptonism ought to be salts
fed with the will of the majority. If the
man who is robbed thanks the robber, the
robber should be satisfied. If the receiver of
an insult is willing quietly to pocket it, Ger
tainly the insulter need not take any pains to
retract or to apologize. And if the people
do not wish to maintain the principle of gov
erning themselves, let them hunt out their
masters.
Year: 1859

The question as to who will be our next
President, is already becoming to be the all
absorbing topic among the leaders of the pO-
litical parties Of the country. The Demo
cratic, or Anti-Lecompton party, the Repub
licans, and the Lecompto=ites, are the three
great parties of the country, and are each
looking forward with the expectation of Sc
curing for themselves q candidate most likely
to win in the great fight of 1860. Seward
is-without doubt the most prominent OF the
Republican candidates, and from the faVor


with which he is looked upon by them' 1t Is
natural to suppose that he or some other one
entertaining similar political opinions, will
be brought forward in the Presidential cam
paign. The opinions of Seward are we'll
kpown-he is recognized as the leader of his
party. and it is for the doctrines enuncated
bv him that the Republicans will fight 1t
will not be for their interest then, to make
any pretensions toward the support Of Popu
lar Sovereignty-bu they will return to
their long cherished opinions, advocating
those doctrines SO much ut variance with the
principles of the old Democratic party.


And now, the question arises as to who
will oppose this party. Will he be an Anti
Lecompton Democrat, or a LecOmptonite
Be it remembered that the Lecomptonites of
the South, (the great body Of the Lecompton
party,) advocate the right of Congressional
interference in the Territories, and that the
Republicans advocate the same thing. Those
who advocate the re-opening Of the slave
trade are Lecomptonites They will come
to the Charleston Convention with their can
didate, and ask that he be nominated. What
will be the answer? The Convention, of
course, will refuse to nominate him-and
what then ? Will the fre-eaters withdraw
and nominate a candidate Of their own2 We
hardly think so, twithstanding it has been
gravely hinted that such would be the case
They must know that no good could possibly
result from such course, but that on the
contrary, its effect would be to bring about
the election of Republican President IN
our opinion, the Charleston Convention will
t-cannot-nominate a straight-out Le-
comptonite. The object Of that Convent
will be, to put forward a man best calculated
to make successful fight against the Repub-
lican party. And such man must be a
sound Union, Popular Sovereignty Democrat
The voice which has been raised against the
present Administration, is sufficient indica-
tion that Buchanan candidate will not be
the most available one to bring out against
the Republican in 1860.
Year: 1859

MEXICAN AFFAIRS, were said at Washing
ton to be daily assuming a more favorable
aspect The presence of Senior Ledro there,
in connection with Senor Mata, has already
had good effect They had an interview
with the President on the 18th August, and
Gen. Cass next day, which gave them much
satisfaction. The success attending their ne.
gotiations for money and munitions has given
the administration increased confidence in
the ability of Juarez to carry on his govern
ment to permanent establishment Every
assistance consistent with the policy of our
government will be accorded to Juarez.
Year: 1859

The SLAVE TRADE Law The Mississippian
says that the agitation in favor Of the re-.
peal OF the slave trade law, is confined to no
political party nor class of citizens, but is
last becoming the popular sentiment of the
Southern people. "The sooner" it adds, "our
Northeri fellow.citizens arm convinced of the
TACT, and make up their miads to aecede to
our just demand, the better for the peace and
prosperity of our political union"
Year: 1859

To PREvENT Hoe CHoLERA-Give from
FIVE to twenty grains of calomel to q hog
two or three times week during the preva-
lence Of the disease l have used this remedy
and have not lost hog, while my neighbors
have lost great many. They used it, and
the cholera disappeared
Year: 1859

SoENoRAMA-A large assemblage was
gathered, last night. in the theater, to wit
ness the splendid exhibition Of paintings now
displayed in that locality. The variety of
picturs is immense and the artistic finish of
them perfect. 1t is really rare treat to wit
ness this exhibition, for it is the finest in
many respects ever presented in the State.
The theater will be open again this evening.
Year: 1859

Los1.-A lady lost a small diamond set
watch and chain last evening. somewhere
between the Eighth street foot bridge and
the City Hall The finder will receive a
liberal reward and many thanks by leaving
II At this office.
Year: 1859

THERE is sharp contest in Indiana for
the Democratic nomination for Governor be
tween Commissioner Hendricks, Senator
Bright and Cyrus L. Dunham douglas Mr..
Hendricks is at present absent from Washing
ton on q visit to that State.
Year: 1859

HABEAs CoRPUs.-R. M Turner was brought
before Judge Bliss. yesterday, on a writ of
habeas corpus. His release was demanded
on the ground that he was unjustly detained
in prison, by the refusal of Judge Lindley to
admit him to bail on the charge Of the kill
ing of James Simpson. Judge Bliss admitted
him TO bail in the sum of six thousand dollars.
Year: 1859

LOCATING THE GaoUNDs.--The Execu-
tive Committee OF the Central Agricultural Sccie>
ty have met with liberal encouragement in their
enorts TO raise means to purchase suitable grounds
Tor their fairs and are nearly ready to select
a location The twelve or fifteen thousand dollars
already subscribed, will be literally added to by
small subscriptions from business men nearest the
selected site and thus means will be obtained for
all the improvements needed. If grounds are cho.
sen in the Western part of the CITY, retail dealers
can then afford to give largely to ths enterprise,
because they will be directly benefited by the mass
OF people thrown among them during the fairs. If
an Eastern location is selected. not only will the
business men, but the property holders, give libe-
rally to the cause, because trade iu that section
will be increased and property improved In value.
The eastenders think they oaer the Society
such inducements to locate in that direction, as
cannot be over looked, while the west enders think
they can be even more liberal. We, of course have
no idea where the Fair Grounds will be located,
but feel quite sure that the Executive Committee


Will MAKE such selection as, In their Judgment, will
be best for the Central Society, and when this is
done, our citizens will, With voice. approve the
selection, aud do all in their power to add to the
interest and ensure the success of the annual
fairs.
Year: 1859

HEAT FROM TIE SrARs-Doctor Lsrdner says -
sit is a startling fact, that if the earth de.
pendent alone upon the sun for heat, it would not
get enough to make the existence of animal and
vegetable life upon its surface. 1t results from
the researches of Pouiilet, that the stars tarnish
heat enough in the course of year to mel; q
crust of ice s5 feet thick, almost much is
supplied by the sun. This may appear strange
when we consider how immeasurably small mustlbs
the amount of heat received from any of these
distant bodies. But the surprise vanishes when
We remember that the whole trmanent is 80 thick.
~ sowp with stars that in some places thousands
are crowded together within a space no greater
than that occupied by the full moon"
Year: 1859

TIoEks LAST CRuIsE.-.The Madras {E II
Athen enm states that some native fishermen start
ing out very early one morning from Muliky,
about twenty miles north of Mangsiore, on the
Coromandel coast, observed, after they had passed
the terrific belt of surf, which lines that coast
dark OF ject 10 the water. and coming up to it,
it proved to be royal tiger. One fisherman
stuck his fish spear into the beast, while another
struck at his head with oar, but the tiger with
one paw capsized ths boat. and, with the other,
struck one of the crew, and both sank together
The same evening the dead tiger was washed on
shore by the surf, and the body of the native was
found close by with the marks of the fierce
beasts claws in his shoulder. The rest of the
boats crew were rescued, but ii is very singular
what could have induced the tiger to take to the
water, through such a fearful surf.
Year: 1859

AN ACT to authorize the enrolment registry and license


Of certain steamboats,, vessels owned by the Buffalo


and Laks Huron Rail road Company. aaE sga3 Gs


BE enacted By Me Seae and House Of Representatives. Of The
United STATES Of 4nera IN Congress assembled, That
tcates Of enrolment register, license, shall issue for
any American built steam boat steam boats, vessel
vessels, owned which shall hereafter be ownc
corporation created under and by virtue of the laws of the
State of New York. In the OF said company the
president secretary of sad company, taking the oath
required by the fourth section of the act entitled "An
to authorize the register enrolment and license to
be issued in the of the president secretary Of amy
Incorporated company owning steam boat vessel
passed March three eighteen hundred and twenty five.
And nothing contained ia said act shall be construed to
prevent the oath required by the fourth section of said
act from being taken by said president secretary Of
the said Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway Company, by
reason of any personal disability, otherwise. M


Approved March 1859
Year: 1859

WINTER GARDES-The octoroon continues nightly
to draw coed houses the interest being rather in
creased than diminished by the thousand idle
circulated to ipunctiOns being issued and all man
ner Of terrible appliances brought to bear to prevent
it's performance We believe there is little spprehen-
sion on this head. The play is the property of the
management The 0ctoroon will continue 70 be per-
formed here, and rumors 10 the contrary can only
serve to swell the tide of success on which this piece
is riding onward
Year: 1859

CHARGE OF FoRGERY.-A man giving his name as
John Fnen arrested yesterday in NewYork by Officers
CLARK ana ODonnel of jersey City charged with forging II
name Valuation to check for BIG on the mechan
ic Bank The check drawn 70 the order OF
Jobp Mouen and indorsed by Morel Upjon Morgan No
40 Wall few days since s alleged that the accused
called al the Office the Kew Jersey Railroad Company at the
depot and Represented ladies with him whom
he wished send out in the but in the bury OF


from New he had awsy without his money upon
this offered the check which accepted ana ne
oheeI deposited At the ttnd-
% Conn Bank where the forgery detected The prison
or was await examination by Recorder
Year: 1859

THE UkIoE MEETSe.-Two indignant Jerseymen
informed us on Monday that the report Of their last
Union-savfng meeting did injustice 10 Jersey City.


Aid wickwsres resolution eondemning the New-Jersey
Representative voting for Sherman who sustained
that infamous book Helpers Crisis not received with uns
iou applause On the contrary produced defiant and gen
r call from numerous Republicans for vote the resolution
This sa Chairman T. B. Belts tried to disregard although he de-
eared his entire approval Of the and he asked Mr. Wick
ware to withdraw it, because counter resolutions would likely
be offered But calls for the question overwhelming
that Mr. Belts At last tersd and said be would put the resou
op TO vote In % however he prevented by certain par
ties on the stand and then the Chair declared the meeting ad
ourned without any motion TO that effect The meeting
thus dissolved perfect rout the Chairman taking his hat and
iueontneny leaving the platform amid cheers for Mr. Sherman


Our Jersey friends say this is the right Of the matter
and claim 10 put il on the record.
Year: 1859

A New DoDGE.-Two fast young
men formed a partnership in Boston
for the purpose of doing a retail
business, and opened two stores in
different parts Of the city one part.
ner in each. Their plan was crafty,
for customers would visit one Of the
stores, ascertain the price of an ar
ticle, and on stating that it could
be purchased elsewhere for less
sum, would be told that there was
but one place in Boston where it
could be done, and that was the
store Of, (the other partner,)
who undersold goods to the infinite
disgust of the entire trade. The.
same process was carried on at the
other store, and the consequence
has been that both together, each
playing into the others hands, have
done an immense business, and re-
allied large profits.
Year: 1859

VIRGINIA JUsTHE.-A married wo-
man was brought before Virginia
Justice charged with the larceny Of
some pewter plates. After bearing
the eyide nee and deciding that ten
fashes should DO inflicted upon her
husband, who was then end there
present, he gave as his reason that
the Scriptures declared that man and.
wife were one flesh, and as the wife
was the weaker vessel. it was right
that the man should bear the penalty.
Year: 1859

The pension bill, which passed the
House, is said to meet with DO favor
from the administration. Il is con-
sidered that the admission Of the
principle involved in the bill would
open the door to such unlimited
claims as would bankrupt the govern.
ment, and it is especially uncalled fol
and impolitic at the present time.
Year: 1859

A very singular mortality is occur
ring in Alabama.among hogs and cattle.
A PLANTER in the neighborhood of
Fcrt Brooecer lost, within a few days,
over twenty-five hogs and fifteen or
twenty head Of cattle by some un-
known disease. They were all in
good condition.and would eat heartily
even up to the moment OF death;
in fact, one COW was in the act
of eating oats and dropped dead
as suddenly as if it had been shot.
Seyeralother planters in the same sec
ton lave lost stock in the same way
No clue to the cause has as yet
been discovered.
Year: 1859

The following is the Indian method by
which they treat green corn for making
succo.ah, etc., during winter. When the
green corn is fit for use. pit is dug from
two to three feet in diameter at top, and
gradually enlarging it at bottom, say five
feet down, from six to eight feet in tiame-
ter. A large fire is then built near by, on
which stones are heated, aud when red -ho,
the stones and live Goals are shoveled into
the bottom of The pit, and sprinkled over
with fine loose dirt. The corn is then
thrown in with the husks on, Just as it
pulled from the stalk, till the pit is nearly
full. Then comes thin layer of loose dirt
then hot stones-eHough to close the pit
and the whole covered with earth to retain
the heat. When the whole cools off-which
takes several days--the pit is opened, and
the corn is found to be most delightfully."-
cooked. When cool, the husks are stripped
off and the corn dried in the sun; when
thoroughly dried the corn is shelled of
easily, and is then packed away in bags for
use.
Year: 1859

"Good night" A loud, clear voice from
the stairs said that t was Tommy's. Good
night" murmurs a lit:le something from
the trundle-bed, little something we call
Jenny, that illed large place in the center
of one or two pretty large hearts. GOOD
night" lisps little fellow in plaid rife
dress, who was christened Willie abou' six
years ago.


''Now lay me down to sleep,


pray the Lord my soul te keep;


Ii should die before w-a-k.e'-
and the small bundle in the trundle. bed has
dropped of to sleep, but the broken prayer
may 90 up sooner than many long petitions
that set Gut q great while before it.
- And so it was GOOD night" all around
the homestead; and very sweet music it
made, too, in the twilight, and very pleasant
melody it makes now, as we think of it, for
it was not yesterday, ner the day before,
but long time ago--so long that Tommy
is Thomas Somebody, Esq and has forgot
ten that he ever was boy, and wore what
the richest and bravest of US can never wear
but ence, if we try-ths FIRST pair of boots.


And SO it was good night all around the
house; and the children had gone through
the ivory gate, always left little sjar for
them, through into the land of bliss.
Year: 1859

--dey eat; bring them de waters of saliva
tion--dey drink; and dey so glad dey cry
for joy--dey bless God and be thankful -
You 60 to de fountain of living waters and
fill your bowl; den your people glad to come
here--den dey no more 60 sleep to hear you
preach
Year: 1859

DEARLY Won VIcToRY.-One Of the Of
fcers of the Zouaves writes from the field
of the battle of Magenta as follows:


Unfortunately We were too early in the
action The guard had to sustain for two
hours the whole shock of the Austrian ar
my, before the other corps could arrive
In that time we suffered fearfully. We
went into action 1000 Zouaves, at the end
of tho battle We had but 100 men on their
feet"
Year: 1859

WAR IN SrTTER CoUNTY.-A glass hive O
bees, just the other side of Feather river ha
been for several days past the scene of a ter.
rife war between the occupants of the hiv,
and an army of foreign invaders. Th,
owner can see the contest in all its changes
phases and chances. and he assures us it is al
interesting sight. A perfect uproar fills til,
hive, and single handed comlats, dire and
fearful, are the order of the day. Which
side will whip is matter of very much
doubt, as it Is impossible to tell one bee from
another in the contest. As fast as one buz-
Ger is whaled, he leaves and flies off. Not
many have as yet been killed.


Such contests. we believe, are rare, but
naturaists say that swarm of bees will
sometimes attack another swarm for the pur
pose Of robLing them of their honey. This
happens in cases where q swarm is but poor.
ly provided, having failed to gather much
material from which honey is made. 1t usll.
ally happens in these fl hts that a great
many bees are killed
Year: 1859

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONAL dis.
patch dated Albany May 25th, says


The Republican National Convention are
now in session here. considering the time and
place for holding the next National Conyen-
lion' The proceedings are strictly private
Year: 1859

WAsHrSeroN GpovE.-An omnibus leaves
the Western House every hour after o'cl'k
this morning for the above Grove, WHERE all
kinds of refreshments are to be had. The
ride out is a pleasant one, and the refuge
from the dust and heat of the city delightful
There will be enough people out there to


day to make very respectable camp-meeting
Year: 1859

Expiration OF THE PACIFIC NAIL CONTRACT
On the goth ut. the John l.. Stephens carried
away the last ocean mail under the late existing
contract with the Pacific Mail Company. The
original contract made in lS46 for ten years
service, expired in October, of last year. Post
master General Brown, previous TO the expra-
ton, made arrangements to have the mail CON
tinued a year longer. 1t is stated, on the best
authority, that during eleven years the Pacific
company have never lost a mail bag, dollar in
specie, or life by wreck.


How the mail is to be carried hencefortb, we
are not informed. The only provision made from
October lst, 1859, is the johnson contract, which
may be considered forfeited, as no steamers are
ready for the service. The overland mail is the
last resort unless the steamship companies offer
to convey the mails until some permanent ar
rangcrent is effected. People of this State may
soon be forced TO acknowledge the benefit of the
overland mail, that seems the only source on
which we may now positively depend for mail
communication with the East
Year: 1859

CENsus.-By the arrival of the last overland
mall we are informed that numerous applications
are pending for the Deputy Marshalship for Ia
king the next census, but no appointments will
be made until further legislation by Congress.
Year: 1859

EXCESSIVE SYMPATHY.-It is remarkable how
human sympathy may be excited in favor Of a
brute. "Bill," the pet horse of Comstock &
Martins stable, vas so severely injured by his
leap on Sunday week, that he had to be left at
the Grass Valley ranch. Now if buggy is ready
to leave town, and the driver interrogated as to
his destination, the universal response is" Go.
ing to see Bill.' Having received the latest
information in regard 10 the condition Of the
horse, we state for the benefit of his admirers Of
the pautaloon gender. that he is out of Danger
and employs eighteen hours out Of the twenty
four in diigent duty at the mangcr,-not but
what he would duly appreciate their visit, how
ever.
Year: 1859

CALL SooY.-Mr. 6. /. Hazcltne is taking am
brotypes in the old Post Office building, on Court
street, and will stop but one week longer. We
have seen a number OF pictures taken by him,
which bear evidence Of artistic merit. Give him
n call