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Year: 1860

- We would call the attention Of the ladies
to the fact that On Wednesday next Stryker &
Co., ut al Lake street will be in receipt Of
another lot Of those cheap dress goods. Thofe
in want Of cheap dry goods will do well TO cali
On 9hen. See advertisement.
Year: 1860

Do the property owners Of West Side realize
the fact thst if the ordinance passes, allowing
the crossing Of the bridge streets OF the West
Division By the railroad tricks at grade, a thou.
sand tenants Of the West Division doing bpsi-
ness on the South Side will seek to change their
residences to avoid nuisance worse than that
sustained on North Clark street. It must not
be allowed. Landlords and tenants in the Vest
Division are allinterested to prevent so great an
Year: 1860

n AM now offering inducements to purchas- Il CTS of Ladies' Fine Summer Dress Goods, in order to reduce my over supply, having much larger assortment than this market seems to require, which I purchased this Spring in the New Orleans market, of the latest and most desirable styles. have large assortment of

 Staple Goods, and a general assortment of everything usually found in a Dry Goods store in Arkansas, all of which am offering to sell as low as any house in this country and in- tend to sell, sooner or later, in some way, for

 cash or on credit, to any purchasers who are

 solvent in Arkansas, and can pay at the end or the year or soon thereafter.

 my26-tf J. H. QUlSENbEkhf.
Year: 1860

so little regard to truth. OF praise and
profit MacaulMy had his fill, Immediately
ana tumultuouSly; and openly and heartily
he enjoyed it But the critical impeach-
ments which followed must have keenIy
annoyed him. as they would any man who
cared for his honor. rs n relater of facts
and a reporter and judge of the characters
of dead and dcfencclcss men. Failing
health added its dissuasive to industry
He became subject to bronchitis to de-
gree which rendered his achievements and
his movements uncertain. He was once
more sIectedfor Edinburgh in his absence;
and it was on this return TO the House that
the rush 20 hear him was so remarkable u
spectacle. He spoke seldom, and men felt


that their opportunities would henreforth
be few. before Lii; retirement from the
House OF Commons in 1856 ne was a mere
wreck of his former self. His ere was
deep sunk and often dim; his full face was
MriDkled sud hRggard; his fatigue in utter
ance was obviously very great, and the
tremulousuess of limb and feature melHn-
choly to behold. In 1857 he was raised to
the peerage, a graceful compliment to lite
rature. Macaulav'5 was mainly an intel
lectual life, brilliant and stimulating, but
cold and barren as regards the highest
part of human nature. AS in his history
IlGEG - Oub OuG GOuSu VI tCALuGA uGSS
rietta Wen;worth's name carved upon the
tree-So in his brilliant and varied display
of power in his life, the one thing want
ing is hear. Probably the single touch
of scnsibiIity was in him, and we should
find some bleeding gnshes, or some scars
in the stiff bark, If we were ut liberty to
search; but hard and rugged as it WAS.
while throwing cut his profusion of dam
cling foliage ami many tinted blossoms
1t was magnificent growth; and we may
accept its beauty very thankfully, though
we know il is only fit for ornament, and
rot to yield sweet solace ut present, nor
perennial use. Ii we cannot have the man
of soul. heroic or other, nor the man of
genius as statesmen or poet, let us take
him as an eloquent scholar and be thankful
Year: 1860

How sweet the rest that labor yields
The humble and the poor,
Where sits the patriarch of the fields
Before his cottage-door.
The lark is singing in the sky,


The swallows on the caves,
And love is beaming in each eye


Beneath the summer leaves.
The air amid his fragrant bowers


Supplies unpurchased health,
And hearts are bounding mid the flowers,
More dear to him than wealth.
Peace, like the blessed sunlight, plays
Around his humble cot,
And happy nights and cheerful days
Divide his lowly lot.
And when the village Sabbath-bell
Rings out upon the gale,
The father bows his head to tell


The music of it's tale
A fresher verdure seems to ill


The fair and dewy sod,
And every infant tongue is still
To hear the word of God.
O happy hearts to Him who stills
The ravens when they cry,
And makes the lilly meath the hills
So glorious to the eye
The trusting patriarch prays to bless
His labors with increase;
Such ways are "ways of pleasantness,
And all such "paths are peace"
Year: 1860

PHYSICIANS AT BEDsIDEs OF THE DYING
The venerable DIR. Mott, in his late Address to the
Graduates of the Medical College of New York,
says most instructively:


CAT the bedside of the dying patient it will be
your duty to study the symptoms OF approaching
dissolution, with your fingers on his wrist to catch
the last dying futter of his pulse. But during
these moments you may satisfy no impertinent
curiosity. In the presence of the departing spirit
your Office ceases. In the retinue of the King of
Terrors, you are but man like other men, Least
Of ali can I extenuate any rudeDess shown at such
time to the messenger of spiritual consultations,
be he Catholic or Protestant-educated or litter
ate-white or black-bond or free-nor should
you at any period in the progress Of the disease de-
prive your patient of the ministrations of his ac-
customed spiritual advisers. Friends may be ex-
cluded and conversation interdicted but those
solations Oh religion, that fall like the dew upon
Mount Hermon, should always be encouraged"
Year: 1860

How CONGRESS ELECTS THE PRESIDENT AND
VICE PREsiDENT-It may be useful just about
this time to reproduce the statement which the
approach of Presidential election makes opportune
every four years. 1t is thus succnctly given by a
writer in the New York Times


The House of Representatives has nothing what
ever to do with the election of Vice President,
nor the Senate with the election of a President.
The powers of each body are distinct and entirely
independent of the other


Ii no President be chosen by the electors (the
people,) the House of Representatives may choose
the President their choice being restricted to the
persons having the highest numbers not exceed
ing three, on the list Of those voted for


If no Vice President be chosen by the electors,
the Senate shall choose the Vice President from
the two highest numbers of those voted for for
Vice President.


If the House fails to elect a President before
the 4th Of March next following, then the Vice
Observation-Disclosures elected by the electors or by
the Senate-shall act as President.


The rule or manner of voting under which the
Senate chooses a Vice President, is exactly the
reverse of that which governs the House in ctoos
ing President-each being the reverse of the
general principle or basis upon which the respect
i've bodies are organized The House, represent
ing the people, and ordinarily voting per capita,
vote for President by States, the representation
from each State having one vote, and majority
of all the States being necessary to a choice. The
Senate representing the States-n theory at least,
and in the manner of electng Senators-yotes for
Vice President per capita, each Senator being enti-
tied to vote, and majority Of the Senators being
necessary to a choice. <
Year: 1860

ANCEsTRY.-To rejoice in our ancestry, if it is
honorable ancestry, is not wrong. Yet there
is danger of setting too high value on it;
and to be often boastingly speaking of it is weak
ness Those whose only Importance is derived
from their ancestry, dsgraces their ancestry; the
noble blood which is claimed to be in their veins
has evidently lost its yirtue they are degenerate
plants Of a superior stock.


As has been justly observed, 'al that man
rightfully can lay claim is his own name; the
embellishing should be his own, not that of his de-
funct predecessor
Year: 1860

The INDIAEs.-The Indians in California and
Oregon will probably give the government con.
siderable trouble before they are finally disposed
of. They preserve to the last the game qualities
of their fathers, and that love of whiskey which
has proved worse enemy to the race than the
white mans sword. The red men are now be-
tween two fires. and cannot go further westward
without jumping into the Pacific. The day is not
remote when an Indian will be curiosity in the
United States
Year: 1860

Having purchased the Right for the above Mill in the
State of North Carolina am prepared to furnish
any one wishing mill the most reasonable terms
These mills acknowledged by all who have witness
their performance he superior to anything that
has come before the public They more durable
less complicated cheaper easier kept in order and do
not require than one-thd the power of circle
mill to drive them. They will cut than twice as
much timber with half the water it requires drive
the old sash. and will do the work much better
i list of prices, together with circular continuing
certificates from persons who have these mills use
will be sent by addressing


E. O. ELLIOTT.
Nav IA 1860 If Charlotte, n. c.
P. S.-Any infringing this Patent will be
prosecuted.
Year: 1860

DECIDEDLY MHAN.-The Boston Advertiser says
that an officer was dismissed from the Custom
House in that city lately, who was an old faithful
officer and soldier of the war of 1872, His salary
was not large, not more than he required. Yet
on the Glst of August he was assessed s3ofor party
purposes. Aware that if he refused he would be
decapitated, Of course and wishing to retain his
position, he paid up promptly. On the 1st Of Sep.
tember he received his dismissal. Having got
cut of him all that it was possible to obtain, he
was turned adrift; and the very nexg day At that.
Rather unkind, to say the least of it.
Year: 1860

1t is found that the prairie stone, existing in
such large quantities just back of Chicago, will
make gas as well and as freely as the best coal,
yielding 80 per cent of pure saltpeter, and resi-
due be left of as good lime as can be found any,
where.
Year: 1860

Lynch LAW ~ PIKE's PEAk.-The Rocky Noun
tain Herald Of Denver City, Of September brings
in the following account Of a case Of lynchng, re-
Gently occurring at that place:


At an early hour yesterday morning, man
named John Shear was found with rope around
his neck hung to the limb Of tree near the Platte
river, about one mile and d half above this city.
When the body was discovered life was extinct
The rope by which the unfortunate man was sus-
pended was passed over the limb and one end made
fast to stump, sticking fast to which was SCRAP
Of paper with the following words written on III
pencil: "Ths man was hung. 1t was proved that
he was horse thief As soon as the facts were
known to y. S. Deputy Marshal Middaugh, he
down, and an inquest held but nothing further
could be learned than what we have stated.
Year: 1860

A man named Mcclure was arrested in New
York day or two since on a charge OF beating
his wife. He paid his fine promptly, and then re,
turned home and eloped with his wife's sister,
Year: 1860

Robert Keith, an old soldier employed in the Boston Custom House, paid on the last of July, 1923, his assessment for carrying on the campaign, and on the lst of Sept, was discharged from the Custom House because he was suspected of lean- ing towards Douglas Rather mean in Collector Whitingi He ought at least to have paid back his assessment to the old soldier.
Year: 1860

ST.. JOINS, N. F., July 25.-Yesterday
addresses were presented to the Prince, to
which he replied as follows: return thanks
for these addresses presented to me and
for the hearty welcome received from all on
my landing on the shores of this the earli-
est colonial possession of the British crown.
trust you will not think me regardless of
your jealous loyalty if I acknowledge these
addresses collectively. 1t will afford me
the greatest salts action to report to the
Queen the devotion to her crown and person
Enthusiastically evinced by the reception of
her son, eloquently expressed in the address
ses from various bodies in this town. l am
charged by the Queen to convey to you the
assurance of the deep concern she has ever
felt in this interesting possession OF her do
minions. l shall carry back lively recol-
lection of this days proceedings and of
your kindness to myself personally, but
above all of these hearty demonstrations of
patriotism which prove your deep-rooted
attachment to the great and free country
of which we all glory to be called her sons.


The Prince pleases the populace immense
" by his handsome countenance and mild
gentlemanly bearing. He drives out to-
day. There will be dinner party at the
Government house this evening, and ball
at 10 o'clock tonight.


The works exhibition last night was
a poor affair. To-day is beautifully clear
for the regatta.


Gen. Cook of Hudson and Gen. Joel of
Monmouth were nominated by acclamation,
Senatorial electors.


The Convention then took a recess.


At the Breckinridge and Lane Conven-
ton at the State House, Samuel Fowler of
Sussex, was chosen temporary chairman
amid loud cheering. Every county in the
State is represented.


The committee on permanent organization
consisting of one delegate from each county
in the State was appointed. The same COM
mittee was also directed to report rules for
the guidance of the Convention as well as
a series of resolutions.


The chairman was given power to appoint
a committee of five to confer with any other
committee on the subject of a Union ticket.


Adjourned till 2 o'clock.
Year: 1860

/


hill bashaan introduced into Congress-. entitled
"a bill to establish communication by railroad and
telegraph between the Atlantic States and Cali
fornia y of which this article gives the merits in
| more pointed and ineligible shape than as they
are deyeIoped by the cautionary wording Of prolix
statutory yerbiage. The bill is none the less a good
one though it provides aid and encouragement for
Northern Pacific Railroad equal to that which it
secures to the Southern Pacific Road, both because
unless it WAS SO framed there could be no hope of
its passage, and because a Southern route has
nothing to dread in the way Of competition with
Northern road to the Pacific, for the reason that
while Northern route is scarcely practicable from
the nature of the country and its climatic viciss
tudes. if is also several hundred miles longer than
that by which the Southern road proposes TO reach
the waters of the Western Ocean; and while that
road will have its eastern terminus in Missouri and
therefore, almost in the heart OF the continent the
Southern read will bring its freight and passengers
almost within sight Of the waters Of the Eastern
world.


With these remarks on the comparative merits of
the two routes. we will proceed to give the sub
stance IL t,a Hi nav brought to the attention Of
Goneress rot forgetting to suggest that it is the
nreent dntv of the General Assembly to take such
action "a will nropery represent to the delegation
Of Lousiapa al Washington that their constituency
consider II Of paramount Importance that every


sa,,i,, s,n,,1d ho rsed tn nress the bill through AT
this sitting of Congress. Doubtless, the Assembly
Year: 1860

JASEsvILLE, March 10, 1860.


Spring is casting her rural verdure over the
face of the earth, and while the mountains are
enyeloped in clouds, the sun is spreading its
morning mantle of soft beams over the green
landscape of delightful fields and wooded hills
Cottonwood creek runs in the old channel of
bygone days, but its former clear current ofrip-
pies no longer reflect their sparkling gems in the
SUMS rays. Bright blue pebbles that were once
washed BY limpid stream are now imbedded in
slime, and for many years to come they must lie
beneath a stream of turbid waters, and wait for
the siftings of our gold mines to wash over ere
they can again behold the light ofday.


We have fine weather for both mining and
ranching purposes. An unusual degree of in
terest is felt in the accomplishment of the heavy
task which Messrs. Romer, Luny Il Co. have ta-
ken in hand, to supply water for the mines on
the east side Of the creek


Our miner of the "Poopentucker" claim has
transferred his diggings into other hands, for the
purpose of establishing himself in his profess
sion. He thinks that mining is sorry pastime
for livelihood. We wish him a better situa-
ton, that his mental powers may become
welding influence and spreading light to all
around.


We are glad to inform you of the great i'm
provement in the health of our friend Cameron.
late proprietor of the Janesvile Hotel French
Tutte, present proprietor of the hotel receives
the appreciation of all who have occasion to
partake of his hospitality.


Our enterprising public Notary" F. NJ
Booth, is grading a road over Observatory Hill,
for Z" near cut to Horsetown. Where this road
is to cross the creek there is new town site
laid off which is called Gas Point. Speculation
for two days raised to so high pitch, that one
would have thought there was a prospect of
building a large city. But this is not even pos
sible, and the excitement has now blown over.
and our little town is left to Il tranquil repose


Stirring endeavors are being made to build
school house here, which shows that some in
terest is felt in educating the children They
should be grateful for the efforts made in their
behalf, and try to become ornaments to society,
and a comfort to paternsl old age.


ADDRESS PARTNERS.
Year: 1860

FsA- The Supreme Court of Ohio recently de-
cided that the children of negroes have no right
to be admitted into the common schools of that
State. If that same decision had been made by
the Supreme Court of the State of Cali fornia, it
would at once have been attributed by the ultra
egro-worshPping portion of the Republicans
rs the result of pro-slavery prejudice.
Year: 1860

Now this is a good way from one hundred
mllions-is'nt it? Just thirty-three millions,
six hundred and twenty-six dollars and eighty
seven cents less than the truthful Opposition
said. Now, if in this case, the enemies of the
Democracy, with an old grey-headed Senator as
their spokesman, can not come nearer the truth
than thirty three millions, what right has the
public to expect them to deal in truth at all
when talking Of the Democracy?
Year: 1860

EEAn old man said--"For long
time l puzzled myself about the difficult
ties of Scripture, until at last ! came to
the conclusion that reading the Bible was
like eating fish. When | find difficulty
| lay it aside and call it a bone. Why
should choke on tue bone, when there
is SO much nutricious meat?"
Year: 1860

ES Lord Bacon beautifully said: "If
man be gracious to strangers, it shows
he is citizen of the world, and that his
heart is no Island cut of from other lands,
but continent that joins them"
Year: 1860

STAGE BRoKE DowN-While driving into
Sacramento, yesterday morning, the Marys
vile stage broke down, on X street near the
corner of Third In consequence of flaw,
the hind axle broke Off thus setting one of
the wheels at liberty, and letting the coach
down to the ground. The vehicle did not
upset, and the driver and ten passengers
escaped without any injury.
Year: 1860

says:


The citizens of Honey Lake Valley are still
living subject to the annoyance of the Indi
ans that every little while come into that
Valley and run off stock. Peace Commits
sioners were appointed by the citizens whose
duties were to visit the prisoners, and devise
means to secure friendly relations. The In
dians, however refuse to enter into any ar
rangement We received letter from that
locality few days since, which in speaking
of the Indians uses the following language:


owe do not expect at present to fight
them, for we are unable to do so owing to
the snow and want of forage for horses. We
shall avoid all difficulty with them, and for
the present act only on the defensive"
Year: 1860

ATTENTION WEsr SlD1 NrDE-AwAxEs-You
are hereby notified to be at West Market Hall
this evening at It o'clock precisely, for u pa
rade in the West Division. We intend to finish
calling on the pro'Liaent Republicans. Let
every man be on hand punctually. There will
be N extra drill On Saturday evening 10 pre-
pare for the trip to Springfield, on the ssh Inst.
All who wish to accompany Us are requested to
bo u this drill Let us turn out full company
On both occasions-
Year: 1860

Ma Jeferson's 5 father was poor. but an indus
trious and intelligent mechanic; and, as society
was constituted in Virginia, he was wholly ex-
eluded fro n the ranks Of the sristocracy, and
could have no hope Of forming family oonnec-
ton with them but for the following incident
One Of the Randolphs wishing some repairs to
be made on the doorsteps of his mansion, and
having heard Of the expertness Of the young
carpenter, Jefferson, who resided in the same
parish, sent for him to come and do the work


In this family there were several beautiful and
accomplished daughters who were the acknowl-
edged bellies Of that part of the country while
one Of the sisters was so far behind the rest Ell
ther in accomplishments or the faculty OF show
ing off to advantage, that she was subject to
mortifying neglect by the young men who
thronged the establishment being generally left
at home while her more favored sisters were ta-
ken off for the constant rounds Of parties and
pleasure excursions in vogue among the wealthy
families Of the place. It was daring one Of
these instances Of neglect that Jefferson hap
pcncd at work on the steps the respectful at
tentions he then had a chance Of paying the
sighted girl, so strongly affected her with the
contrast with those she had been accustomed to
receive from all other young gentlemen who
were admitted to the house, that her actions soon
revealed to the quick eye of the ambitious young
mechanic condition of heart that he thought he
might improve with advantage. And acting on
that belief he pcrscvcre6, and so well proiited
by his opportunities that within few days
mutual engagement was formed, and runaway
match concocted and carried into effect There
was, to be sure, terrible rumpus kicked up by
the proud Randolphs when it was discovered
that one Of the family had disgraccd herself and
them, as they esteemed it by running away
with, and marryinga poor mechanic But find
ing there was no help for it. and learning, upon
inquiry, that the young man was as smart as he
was bold, they at length recalled the truant
daughter with her husband, installed them into
the family, and gave them their patrimony.


From this match sprung, we believe, two sons
and several daughters, a part of whom, like
Thomas Jefferson, the subsequent statesman
and President strikingly inherited the intellect
ual characteristics and enterprise Of the father,
and the other part the quite ordinary and com
moi pla e traits of the mother.