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Year: 1859

Ike Ferguson was a genius-a real live specimen of the six foot, dare devil Arkan- sian. He was the terror ofall ''corn shuck- ings" and -rollings" throughout the country, for he never has attended one of those festivals without closing its festivities with a TOW. As l said before, he was six feet tall, well proportioned, and strong as the mythic Milo, when he rent the ancient oak

 Now Ike, although good fellow at heart, had -one serious fault-he would drink whisky. It was really wonderful to observe the facility with which he disposed of quart of C busthead," and equally, if not more wonderful, to observe after such i'm bibation the singular dexterity with which he would get into row, and the almost superhuman strength displayed by him in getting out. Many time he has been "jerked in the law for an assault and bat tery, contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided. Things at last came to such pass that no court was considered in good working order unless Ike Ferguson had been fined for various breaches of the peace.

 On one occasion he had been fined, and the injured party had appeared as witness against him voluntarily. Ike swore in the fullness of his wrath he'd click him on sight" He kept his word. a44o

 It so happened that house-raising'' was to take place short distance from Ike's residence, and the whole country received
Year: 1859

iaS' a salt as the punishment he had under gone would admit of Ike followed, and wi,n the charitable design of assisting him m m ms progress, gave him kick in his rear Three times he run him around the stable and then out of the lot; and then saddling hls horse he mounted and addressed the dis comftted officer:

 Say Tommy, run to the house, son. and get piece of bread, and then run home and tell that jury I'll come to town, when l d-d please"

 With that he left for Missouri

 Slowly and sadly did Tommy remount his horse, and turn his face homeward, mus ing on the indignity which had been impos- ed upon the State of Arkansas in his per son, determined to seek revenge the first opportunity.

 l am informed that immediately on his return home he was seriously i'll for many days. A visitro calling to see him ob served pillow in the chair on which he was seated, inquired the cause he received for an answer" biles"
Year: 1859

Dying, still slowly dying,

 As the hours of night rode by; She had lain since the light of sunset Was red on the evening sky, Till after the middle watches,

 As softly near her trod, When her soul, from its prison fetters, Was loosed by the hand of God. One moment her pale lips trembled,

 With the triumph she mg ght not tell, As the sight of life immortal,

 On her spirits vision fell: Then the look of rapture faded,

 And the beautiful smile was faint, As that in some ancient picture,

 On tine face of dying saint. As we felt in the lonesome midnight; As We sat by the silent dead, W hat light on the path going downward The feet of the ghteous shed: When we thought how, with faith unshrinking, She came to the Jordan's tide, And kng the hand of the Saviour,

 W eAt up on the other side.
Year: 1859

IVY E are now in receipt of a complete stock of W spring and summer staple and fancy goods, which we will sell on as good terms as any one in the city. Give a call before making your rur chases elsewhere. HUDSON X IVES.

 March O. 1859
Year: 1859

THE RAM" What is more musical than the
rain Itself? How it dashcs over your head, and
DRIFTS you along to Gream land, when at night ts
countless performers take up the song of the
stars How it taps at your window pancs with
its crystalline fingers, and wakcns you to earnest
effort in the morning How sweet the melody
which it stirs in the brook. when the drops from
above meet and shake hands with the drops that
are sleeping below? How soft the lullaby with
which It falls into the upturned chalices of the
thirsty llowers.v
Year: 1859

Last night about half past eight o'clock, frame
stable in the rear of Chestnut street, near Low,
owned by Mrs. Benson, and used by Arthur W.
Hall, negro,) discovered to be on fire. There
were three horses in the stable, two of which were
burned, and the third was by much exertion saved
The hire was the work Of an incendiary, and but
few minutes before it took place. the negro Hall OBJ
served three men run from behind a wagon which
was near the stable and pass out Low street. Two
of the men had light colored coats on Halls loss
in horses and harness, is about 5000. The stable
was insnred
Year: 1859

night Of Thursday, Nay 5th grand ball will be given
at Arnods house. for the beurt Of the proprietor


whose heavy loss by fire time since readers
will remember. Mr.. Arnold ought to have bumper
the occasion. He has been citizen of this county
since May lS49 has family here has just rebuilt his
hotel. which is public accommodation. and experts to
make his home here for life. On the night ofthe fire
he was offered $4,000 for property Which next
ing was In ashes We assured that the ball will be
got mp in good STYLE that the best music has been pro-


cured and that there will be ample accommodation for
q large attendance
Year: 1859

MOUNTAIN RELIEF SocIETY.-There
will be meeting of this society the Masonic Hall
Sunday, tomorrow afternoon. at o'clock. A full
attendance Of members is desirable as there will he
election for permanent officers. full meeting for
this purpose has been heretofore prevented by unfvor
able weather
Year: 1859

ENcoURAGING.-The spring season
10 opening with much live!incss Business Of every
kind is revving; the streets have crowded and bust
ling appearances during the evening hours and on Sat
uray and Sunday, and considerable travel is finding
its way to the town. Several citizens Main street
preparing to build reproof brick stores and quite
. number of frame buildings already going up in
different parts of the place. Plenty of water the rich
ness OF the Mines the increased number of companies
washing. and the general confidence of citizens in the
permanence Of the town. are circumstances that en-
courage us to expect an unusually prosperous season
between this time and hex: winter. Not the least
couraging sgnis it. that nearly every person who has
little piece of ground about his dwelling has neatly
fenced it and put it under cultivation. This argues
degree Of contentment which is pleasant to witness
and full of hope.
Year: 1859

Music IN THE MINEs.-We are in
formed Of German up country who PLAYS splendidIy
on the piano-performs the most difficult music at
sight from the notes. vet works every dav in the dig
gingsi There is strange contrast between piano
playing and mining
Year: 1859

New ROAD TO NEVADA.-Mr. JnO.
Webber intends opening new road to Nevada from
North San Juan by way OF Rays Ranch and Robin
sons crossing. about the route. presume,
.as that followed by Hunts old ra which was former
ly the only highway from This Hill the county seat
ny going by way of Rays the distance to Montezhma
Hill will be only three miles and the distance to Neva
da will be lessened about and half mile. The
new road will also have much easier grade than the
at present Travelled. and avoid altogether such
cents ss those which lead each way to Ahbeys ranch
Year: 1859

CLOTHES AND AREcRows.-Blackwood has
an excellent paper on the subject ofdrcss. The
writer affirms that modern civilization, and
larged and rapid intercourse, have done a great
deal toward establishing a uniformity of cos
tune throughout Europe. in the case of the
higher classes of society. Coat, waistcoat,
trowsers and hat are common to England, France,
Russia, Germany, Italy and Spain; and even the
dogged Turk, as if deSirous to obliterate the
memory of the fact that he is at best an intruder
on this side of the Bosphorus, has made some
advance toward the adoption of the standard
dress of Europe. The following extract will
show the writer's treatment of his suggestive
theme:


Notwithstanding the general uniformity of
European costume, there are certain differences


in STYLE peculiar to the several nations. In
Germany, dress apart from official costume,
signifies nothing but outward covering for
the body, constructed without any regard to
symmetry, taste or elegance. Very rarely in
deed, do you meet with German, especially of
the central OF southern States, whose clothes do
not appear to have been put with pitch
fork; in fact, the old remark of Tacitus, that
German pays no attention to the ornament of
Year: 1859

RECEIPT FOR MAKING TATrLERs Take
a handful of the vine called Runabout the
same quantity of the root called Nimb!e
Tongue, sprig of the herb called Backhite,
at either before or after the dog days. a table
spoonful Of Dont-you-tell-it, six drachms Of
Malice, few drops of Envy-wlich can lie
purchased in any quantity at the shop Of Miss
Tabitha Tcatoble and Miss Fanny Night
walker Stir them well together and simmer
them for half an hour over the fire of D.scon-
tent, kindled with little jealousy; then
strain it through the rag of Misconstruction,
hang it upon skein Of Strcetyarn, shake it
occasionally for few days, and it is fit for
use Let a few drops he taken just before
walking out, and the subject will be enabled
to speak all manner Of evil and that contn-
ualy.-MdcOn MS.
Year: 1859

Fifty Editors, in maine, recently went out
on an excursion; they made common purse
and bought box Of Sardines for dinner
IN consequence Of that reckless extravaganza
forty-nine of them have since taken the ben
eft Gf the bankrupt act.
Year: 1859

LAST NIGHr.-To-night will terminate the Fair at
Masonic Hall. We have not been able to learn, as
vet how far the Z" babies " have been successful {;
but we trust we are living in locality and epoch
where and when no such appeal AS the present
one of the good Sisters is ever made in vain
Year: 1859

A Corn DOCTOR's INFLIcrIONs.-A day or
two ago a corn doctor came along here from
somewhere down East, and said he could re-
move eOrns from the feet of people without
pain or injury Quite a number Of persons
afflicted with the troublesome bunions availed
thrust out their pedal extTcmities to lac cured


The doctor went to work, performed a great
many operations upon as many different sub
jects, and then went away. Every man he
touched is now n cripple. We met one limp
ing along Market square yesterday. What was
the matter with his feet! He said a Yankee
doctor had operated on his cOrns. Did the
doctor cure them? Our limping friend glanced
at his feet, and with face cOntnrted with
pain and look expressive az the deepest
hatred repeated, ''Cure them and could
say no more. His subjects are ripe for lynch
ing him for his bungling operations, should he
ever return.-IVheeiiHg Inieiiigenrer. 2ltL
Year: 1859

An ASTONISHING PRocRANME.-The Buffalo
Republic says that one Monsieur Blondon pro-
poses to make an ascension on tight rope
from the Canada shore to point on the Amer
lean side directly over the Niagara Falls, by
stretching a rope from the Canada side to a
mast on this side. The ascension is to be made
at ight amid fireworks. The same paper says
that he proposes to make, during this summer.
several ascensiOns; in one of which il is his in
tentiOn to go over in a sack, with nothing but
his arms and feet exposed. lie also proposes
to wheel some gentleman in a wheelbarrow.
provided he can find some distinguished indi-
vidual with nerve enough, who would like the
enjoyment of trip across the frightful chasm
on tight rope in n one wheel carriage; and to
make it still more interesting and frightfully
terrific, he will carry n man on his back and
wheel another at the same time, provided two
generous persons can be found who would Ii ke
to indulge in that kind of sport.
Year: 1859

IHRILLING Escape OF FIVE YOrNG LADIES
Last sunday afternoon five young ladies got
INTO boat that was tied to a tree in the pond
OF the upper dam in Ware. In rocking and
pushing the boat around, the fastening became
loosened, and they drifted out into the stream
tn moment they saw their peril. Before
them was the brink Of a high dam at the foot
OF which were jagged rocks over which the
water boiled and foamed with destructive fury
Inc cries Of the young ladies drew together
hundreds of spectators, who watched with fear
ful anxiety the boat drifting slowly towards
the edge of the dam. No other boat was at
hand, and speedy death seemed certain to
the young ladies


As the boat with its precious freight neared
the dam, the spectators seemed dumb with
horror. Each looked To the other, imploring
help. knowing that help was next to impossible
while the shrieks OF the young ladies in the
boat pierced the hearts of their friends with
terrible anguish. Among that crowd of men
and women, was there no heroic spirit TO
attempt rescue, Presently there was a stir
among the spectators, and young sailor ap-
peared, who boldly plunged into the water.
lie swan along just above the flush boards, but
1t was extremely doubtful whether he could
reach the boat in season to prevent ii from
going over the dam. 1t was moment of fear
ful suspense. The young man struggled through
the water, and the boat came sweeping down
upon the current In another instant the boat
was on the edge of the dam The young ladies
threw up their arms in terror, and many of the
spectators turned their eyes from the fearful
sight. But at the same instant the strong arm
OF the young sailor seized the boat. and, bracing
himself against the edge of the dam, held it
from going down upon the rocks. The ladies
were saved Then there arose from the crowd
on either shore wild. tumultuous shout, which
was taken up by the hills around and echoed
back to the ears of the joyful multitude. Slow
ly, but surely, the young sailor and hero drew
the boat to the shore and delivered to their
friends the young ladies he had rescued We
have not the name of the young man, but we
hope to publish it some time alongside the
name of one of the ladies he has saved, among
our matrimonial notices s.=PnLner LonrnnL
Year: 1859

PRoGREss or INDIAN CIVILIZATION Every
race of men upon the face Of the globe should
be allowed every possible advantage of cutiva-
ton and Improvement, consistent with the safe.
ty of society and the peace Of the world. Es-
pecially should this treatment be extended to
the North American tribes Of this continent,
many of whom have shown the very greatest
qualities that belong to the human intellect, and
furnished to history rs noble examples of true
greatness Of character as can anywhere be point
ed to in all the annals of time. Several Of the
tribes are already advanced on the highway Of
civilization, and the hand which would inter-
pose to push them back into the deep night Of
barbarsm from which they have sprung. should
bO accursed Of God and interchangeable Demo
crdt.
Year: 1859




Purchase OF Cuha-The Thirty Million BiHl.


The Washington States has published series
OF vigorous articles in opposition to the prop
osition before Congress to appropriate thirty
million of dollars for the purchase Of Cuba. In
its issue Of January 25th, II says; brewer z


We foresee The passage Of the bill for the pur-
chase of Cuba Singularly enough it IL amp
ported by nearly all parties, but from diverse
motives and for opposite purposes The cham
pons of Cuban annexation, though utterly In
credulous of the efficacy Of the expedient, are
unwilling to reject even the shadow of chance
for the attainment of their ohject,--and Mr..
Buchanan assures them OF the possibility Of the
purchase Of the island In the present juncture
Of affairs. The opponents Of Cuban annexation
are not really averse to the measure, since they
foresee its effect in aceumulaiing obstacles 20
the realization of its ostensible aim. The
friends of the Administration support 1t OF
course, In obedience to the authority OF party
discipline. The enemies of the Administration
support 1t from an absolute conviction that il
will crush the President with the weight Of an
unredeemable responsibility. Thus on parties
appear to favor the Thirty Million project
except few persons-Ourselves among the
number-who being both friendly to tho Ad-
ministration and anxious for the acquisition OF
Cuba, are willing neither TO confirm Spain In
the possession Of the island by an unwise and
futile policy, nor TO embarrass the President
with trust which, in the nature Of things, he
cannot discharge. ......l


In another article upon the same subject, wc
find the following:


1t is perfectly we'll understood among all par
ties in this city, that the Thirty Million bill is
sham demonstration. Everybody admits the
utter absurdity of an attempt to purchase Cuba
in the present posture of affairs. A distinguish
ed Southern Senator emphatically expressed the
universal sentiment, when he declared that Mr..
Buchanan might as swell essay to 'toat' him.
self from the White House to The Capitol by
the seat of his pantaloons, rs undertake to nc
quire Cuba for pecuniary considerations
What, then, is the object of the movement
Here, again, intelligent persons are agreed in
opinion. Everybody in Washington under.
stands that the Thirty Million bill originated Ia
the desire of demagognes to propitiate the pub
lie sentiment, by an apparent zeal Ia o popular
enterprise. Now, for our part, we do not in
tend to be instrumental TO the success Of any
so dscreditabe artifce. And, besides this re-
pugnance, we have sense enough to understand
that any overture for the purchase of Cuba at
the present moment, will only result In post
poning its acquisition to an indefinite period
That Is the opinion OF every man at all con-
versant with Spanish politics. We do not be.
lieve, for instance, that Mr.. Buchanan is so stu.
pid as to attempt TO buy Cuba. He will not
use the money but the mere movement will
provoke the Spanish people TO declaration OF
inexorable resistance to the cession Of the island
It is for this reason we oppose the Thirty Mill
lion proposition. asff rs
Year: 1859

The overland mail by the central route, has
arrived at Placerv lille during the past winter
with surprising regularity, thus showing that
the snow on that route is no hindrance TO keep
ing up regular communication. The time usu-
ally made from st. Joseph to Placerville is
from twenty eight to thirty days, although the
schedule time is thirty-eight DAYS.
Year: 1859

She comes with fairy footsteps,


Softly their echoes fall,
And her shadow plays like summer shad
Across the garden wall.
The golden light is dancing blight
Mid the maZes OF her hair,
And her fair young locks are waving free
To the wooing OF tie air.
Like sporting fawn she boundeth


So gieefully along,
AS wild young bird she caroIeth


The burden OF a soLg.
The summer flowers are clustering thick
Around her dancing feet,
And on her iace the summer breeze
Is breathing soft and sweet
The very sunbeams seem 10 inger


Above that holy head.
And The wild flowers at her coming
Their richest fragrance shed.
And OH! how lovely light and acrance
Ming le.in the life within
Oh! how fondly do they nestle


Round the soul tha, knows no sin
She comes, the spirit OF our childhood,
A thing of mortal birth,
Yet bearing still the breath OF heaven,
To redeem her from the earth.
She comes in bright-robed innocence,
Unsoiled by blot or blight,
And passeth by our wayward path,


A Sleam of ange. light.
Oh! blessed things are children


The gifts OF heavenly love;
They stand between our world.hearts
And better things above.
They link us with the spiril-world


By purity and truth,
And keep our hearts still fresh and young
With the presence of their youth.
Year: 1859

A gallant wag was lately sitting beside his
beloved, and being unabls to think Of any
thing to say, asked why she vas like tai
lora 1" don't know" sai0 she, With
pouting lip; " unless it is because am sit-
ting beside goose W
Year: 1859

Mr.. GARFIELD and his position as dem
ocrat, during the present election, will re-
ceive our attention at some future time
such time as shall suit our convenience, and
when a subject of no greater Importance
shall demand our attention. We do not
envy either his political position, or that
which he holds from success Of our party
Therefore bide your time-OHr turn comes
next. Those whe listened to his speech on
Saturday last, will understand.
Year: 1859

RAJ A very interesting letter from Our
Washington correspondent signed IS. P
NJ will be found on our first page The
vexatious question Of the rights Of the
Hudson Bay and Puget Sound Agricultu
raj companies is now settled, much to the
satisfaction Of our citizens, we believe
The Catholic Mission claims at Vancouver
and elsewhere have also been satisfactorily
adjusted.
Year: 1859

SWORN IN.-Gov GHoLsox was sworn and nducted
into Office by the Hon. o. B. .McFADDEN, chiefjustice
yesterday afternoon. Having taken the OATH the Gov
ernor addressed such of citizens had assembled
to witness the ceremony, in brief but very Sppropr
ate speech. Such as have made his Acquaintance or
heard his address express themselves fully satisfied
with this appointment, notwithstanding it comes un-
der the head of imported talent" Our impression
is that he will become an efficient officer and useful
citizen amongst US. He is gentleman of easy and
agreeable manners and pleasant in his conversation
The event of Inauguration was made public by the
firing Of guns.
Year: 1859

As Coon AS " IT WERE RsoP.-The Nan
tucket Islander says that the following story
was told by reformed ibebriate az An apol.
ogy for much Of the folly of drunkards:


"A mouse ranging about the brewery
happening to fall into q vat Of beer, was in
imminent danger Of drowning, and appealed
to to q cat to help him out The cat replied
1t is foolish request, for as soon as | get
you out shall eat you The mouse piteous.
y replied that fate would be better than 10
be drowned in beer. The cat lifted him out,
but tho fume Of the beer caused puss 70
sneeze, and the mouse took refuge in his
hole The cat called upon the mouse to come
out--'You sir, did you not promise that
should eat you2 All, replied the mouse,
but you know was ip liquor at the time
Year: 1859

B6S-The New York Courier and Enqui-
rer, in an article of Saturday defending the
character and action of Louis Napoleon, says
that on the 18th of May, at Alessandria, be
found time to acknowledge the receipt Of a
private note of an American friend, which,
even under ordinary circumstances, required
no answer, but which Napoleon Ill found
time to reply to, simply because such IS the
line Of duty prescribed for himself The
fact is a very common place one but it is
curiously illustrative Of the peouliarities Of
the very extraordinary man, who is at this
moment the mcst popular, as he assuredly
is the greatest aud wisest of oil the crowned
heads of Europe.
Year: 1859

RETmED.-Jamss J. Farhn, Esq, for many
years editor in chief Of the Cincinnati Enqui
rer, has retired from the position. He will re
tain proprietory interest in the office, and will
assist in the editorial conduct of the paper
The reason given for this course is that other
duties devolve upon him which take up the
greater portion of his time.
Year: 1859

GrThe amount of heavy, though interesting,
matter. IN our columns to day will account for
the scarcity of the lighter local reading usually
found on our rstPage. There is really little
lost to those who first consult these waits, for
indeed We have little local gossip to commu-
nicate to. day. ..as .tH
Year: 1859

5G6Rumor says COrwin will be the mex
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives. and
Forney will be CLERK Of the House. Rumor
does not inform US how this is to be effected
but we will wait and see.
Year: 1859

3The benefit" at Beckel's KRll on Satur
day evening was failure so far as patronage
was concerned. As may have been expected
a "thin house made thin play" This is all
we have to say about the matter at present.