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Year: 1860

BLAsrrD DRY-We copied some days since a state
ment from the hdrysrie Democrat to the effect THAT
while other portion of the State had been blessed
with rain the rrgon of country along the side of
the coast range and to the west of the Sacramento
river had scarcely been sprinkled. Further nvestiga
ton shows the following facts The strip of Country
concerning which have received this information
lies in Yo.o and Colus counties and comprises nearly
all the and lying between line, five miles distant
from the Sacrament river and the base of the Coast
Range. Our Informant tells us that the land is good
and that it yielded abundantly four five years ago.
whenit happened to be visited by bountiful rains =
There then only two three persons it. The
immense harvest which these few farms yielded in
ducel settersto take up land in the same range by
the and many of these settlers hav. made large
ontlays of money in building houses extending their
fences and otherwise improving But crops of any
vaue have they since raised The rains will not visit
them The gates Of Heaven opened for regions far
less fertile but scarcely friendly drop will deign to
visit that prescribed section So says the s. T. dzee
The people of this dry region content with the
DEGREES of God. but taking to introduce
water from the Sacramento by canal.
Year: 1860

Horrible cruelties In connection with the Coolie slave
trade have been discovered and led to the almost total
extinction of the unrighteous traffic. The Americans
and Europeans who participated in it called pig
steaers and native participants subjected to the
most dreadful punishments. ending in DEATH
Year: 1860

A NEW CAVE DIscovERED.-The following
interesting article is from the Placer Herald:


For some time back Mr. VIM Gwynn has
been engaged in opening fine marble quarry
and erecting new style of lime kiln known
as the perpetual kiln, near Whiskey Bar,
in Eldorado county, some seven miles di.
tant from Auburn. In the early part of this
week the workmen, in getting out slabs ef
marble, discovered an aperture in the rock,
through which came current Of air with a
asoaning sound that awakened their curios-
lty, and upon examination, to their aston
ishment and delight they found they had
discovered a cave of considerable size Upon
entering the caves with lights, chamber
was found more than one hun 1red feet in
length, by about twenty-five in width, with
lofty ceiling, from which depended countless
stalactites that in their brillancy rivalled
the effulgence of diamonds. The effect is
described as brilliant and beautiful beyond
description. Further exploration demon
strated the existence Of another chamber, in
which was pool of clear water; and through
another small passage way, barely large
enough for man TO Creep third chamber
was found, that is thought to be larger than
either of the others. but had not been fully
explored when our informer was there We
have seen some of the stalactites and stalag-
mites, that are curiosites, but they are seen
to the greatest advantage only in the caves,
where they appear in gorgeous beauty white
rejecting the light thrown upon them by
the torch of the explorer.


We are informed that the proprietor will
reserve these caves from spoliation, but will
open them so as to be Of easy access to Wis
itors. A large number Of residents of the
vicinity have already visited them, who are
enthusiastic in their attempted description
OF them. At present the accumulation of
mud upon the floors is a serious inconveni-
ence to pleasure seakers. 1t is thought that
other caves may yet be found; but it is not
expected the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky
will be outrivalled.
Year: 1860

person. who for many years has closely studied
the customs of the Caaverar Indians informs the In
dependent that it is their nvariahlr practice the
death of Of the tribe to carry the body (f pnssbe)
the precise spot Of earth where il had birth, and
there to build pyre and consume it.
Year: 1860

1t appear that in New Zealand, when the
marriage ceremony takes place, it is the
custom to knock the heads Of the bride and
bridegroom together previous to their union.
In Christian lands it isn't SO;


The bridegroom and the bride


To loggerheads they seldom go


Until the knot IS tied
Year: 1860

ARsENICAL QUARTz.-The famous arsenical
quartz from Butte county is now successfully
and safely worked at the Bay. The Colum-
bia Times gives the following rough test for
such rock:


Place small piece of such rock as may
be suspected of containing the poison, on a
hot iron; if it gives out smell of garlic or
strong onions, it is certain that arsenic is
there. We have seen several specimens OF
arsenical quartz recently in some, the poi
son was mixed with iron, forming arsenical
pyrites, which may easily be detected by the
cubes being less regular in form, than those
of sulphur and iron, and bluer tint in
color, and lighter in weight.
Year: 1860

yours could have seen the outpouring Of the
New Orleans Democracy last night. stood on
the gallery of the Louisiana Club, and watched
the long line of faces as they wended their way
up Canal to Royal street, and down Royal to
Washington Square, Thld District. The pro-
cession occupied just half an hour in passing.
1t was composed of the best looking set Of fcl-
lows that l ever saw in a political march


young men and sterling old citizens, who not
only intend to vote themselves, but will see
tina, every other man who II entitled to suf,
Year: 1860

THE VoTE OF New YoRK.-We have said
that New York would elect the Union
anti-lincoln electoral ticket by at least
fifty thousand majority, and we thought
we were in the bounds of reason in so
saying; but we have now to correct our es-
innate. We did not know, when we
made it, that the black republican leaders,
wirepullers and managers were going to
expose the corruption and rascality of
each other TO the public, and not only
call each other thieves, but prove it and
rub it in, as they are now doing. Set
down New York as good for one hundred
thousand majority now for the Union
electoral ticket.-N \. Herald.
Year: 1860

wCc,rn&tly advise that all WHO think
a great deals whohave infirm health, who
are in trouble, or who have to work hard,
to take all the sleep they can get without
medical means:


We caution parents, particularly, not
to allow their children to be walked up of
mornings-let nature wake them up, she
will not do it prematurely; but have
care that they 60 to bed ut an early hour;
let it be earlier, until it is found that
they wake up themselves in full time to
dress for breakfast. Being walked up
early, and allowed to engage in difficult
or any studies late, and just before retir-
ing, has given many beautiful and
promising child the brain fever, or de-
termined ordinary ailments to tho pro-
duction of water on the brain. ~.
Let parents make every possible effort
to have their children go to sleep in 8
pleasant humor. Never scold or giye
lectures, or in any way wound CHIPS
feelings as it goes to bed. Let all Danish
business and every worldly care at bed
time, and let sleep come to mind at
peace with God and all the world.
Year: 1860

JUDGE Nor.-"I wouldn't have done
this or that" How many times day do
we hear this, and how absurd is such a
declaration. Who h,owS what he will do
till he is tried and temptedR Not we,'
nor you. 1t is one thing to sit calmly
down and theorize about life and its mis-
chances, and another to meet them face
to face, when they sweep over us like a
whirlwind before we have time to cry,
Lord save us! Therefore, when the
avonger strikes in moment Of frenzied
bitterness, at his Foe-at the traitor who,
while taking his hand in the grasp of
friendship, has blighted his hearth-stone,
do not say, 81 would not have done So"
Wait till yo,r turn comes, or rather do
not wait till then; but, Avoiding vain
Boosting, lean only on Himfwho giveth
help in every time of need. This only
is our safety in the difficult lesson of self.
government
Year: 1860

There was spirited meeting of the
opponents of Lincoln and llamlin at the
Metropolitan Hotel last evening for the
purpose Of making arrangements for a
mass meeting to be held early next month
in this city. There were breckenridge
men, Douglas men, and Bell and Everett
men present. There were also men there
who only come out to vote when the
Union is in danger. After free inter
change of views, committees were APP
pointed talcairy the object of tho meet
ing into eject, and a call to be signed by
every one opposed to ianaticism and dis
unionism, will be issued in q few days.
Year: 1860

THE PROPER CoURsE.-The proceedings of the
democratic Central Committee will be found in
another column. Upon taking vote in c,,n.
mittee as to choice for President, it sto,,d for
Breckenridge and for Douglas. Nrtwitbs,and
ing the majority was for Breckir ridge their fair
and liberal action toward the minority roust com.
mend itself to the entire Democracy of the coun-
~. Two Convention, are called to nominate del.
egates TO State Ccnventions, and to nominate an
Assemblyman Tor this county In regard 10 the
latter nomi laton, we think their is slim grounds
for division. If there is any honorable way to
compromise the difficulty, and unite on good
Conservative man, one who will pledge himself
TO carry out The wishes Of our people in the APP
preaching Senatorial contest, it should lie done
in justice to the people and the great interest of
the State


We believe the'peope of Trinity are opposed
10 the election of Weller, or the reelection of
Gwin. The first distinguished himself for being
mn indoient ard inefficient Senator, whose action
and influence procured nothing beneficial to Cal
ifoTnia- The latter, although one Of the ablest
men in the Senate, we believe him to be one Of
She most INSCRIPTIONS, and in fact do not know
that any party organization is desirous of return
Jag him to the Senate.


1t will be an easy natter for the county con-
rentions if they thiak proper, to appoint their
Central Committees, and by a convention Of such
q constituted body, take up man who will unite
the Democracy Of the county. There are plenty
of men in either party who would be acceptable.


There can be 40 doubt that the people Of Trim
ity county are in favor Of some man in pref
erence to either of those before mentioned, and
they will be likely to exact positive pledge
from the person they support for Representative,
If Denver, McDougal or any other new man has
the most positive strength, our Representative
should pledge his honor before his constituents
TO support him. We trust it will be the aim Of
all Eartes to put their best men in the arena.
Year: 1860

A VALUED PREsENT.-Mr. c. Gros, OF the
Browns Greek house. has sold out to Mr.. James
Cochran, and with his estimabe lady, intends to
leave soon for his native land. The good old
gentleman presented us the other day with a
kcepsoke-a cane which long years ago he
brought from France. 1t will be carefully kept,
and whether or not occasion ever requires its
use, we shall remember it as token from one
who in a foreign land was never other than kind
ly thought of by all. We are glad that the old
man and bis wife are going home. The true
Frenchman, when death conquers age, never
goes 20 his last rest so happily as when his grave
is made amongst the sunny hills Of his native
land.
Year: 1860

JCsT THE Man FOR THE PLAcE.-A more at
tentive and accommodating stage driver than
Harry Burke has never been OH the Wcaverville
and Shasta road. Every one regretted tbe late
accident, for which he was not at all TO blame.
Harry will carry none the less passengers howev-
er, and will be careful that a like accident never
occurs. We thank lin for fayors done within
the past week.
Year: 1860

JOHN BELL the Union candidate for President
was State Senator at the age Of twenty q
Congressman at thirty Speaker of the House Of
thirty. y.seven Secretary Of War at forty. four ant
U. S. Senator at fifty.
Year: 1860

HARDLY FaIR.-Ihe Mariposa Gazette announ-
ces that the prospectus for campaign paper, to
advocate Bell and Everett, is in circulation in
that town, and adds that twothirls Of the signers
owe the Gazette Office from So to SlOO. The ed


tor Of that paper thinks it rather hard to have
an opposition started upon his own capital.
Cool way they have Of doing things down there.
Year: 1860

PoNY RATES REDUcED.-The price for letter
carriage by the Pony, will hereafter be only two
dollars and fifty cents per quarter ounce, with
the same charge for each additional quarter or
fraction of quarter, being very considerable
reduction upon former rates.
Year: 1860




SPEECH OF THE HON. HOWELL COBB TO


THE FRIENDS OF BRECKENRIDGE AND


LANE.


After the President had concluded his
address, the Hon Howell Cobb, being loudly
called for appeared On the balcony and
said:


FELLOW CITIZENS 1t is entirely too late
to make a speech, although I respond to
your call with few words by way of con-
clusion. am here to unite my voice with
yours in the patriotic response which you
have this evening made to the nomination Of
cur democratic candidates for President and
Vice President [Cheers l do SO because
| | like the men that are nominated. l think
know them well, to be good aud true men.
They have been tried in the field and in the
Cabinet, and wherever tried they have
proved themselves faithful to every trust re-
posed in them. l do so because l approve
of the principles upon which they have been
nominated. The principles which they have
avowed to the country will be carried out in
the administration of the government, if, by
the voice Of the American people, they are
chosen to these high and responsible Offices.
And now permit me TO say to you that | do
not doubt the result T"Good ~ 1t is
true that the democratic party have few
family difficulties to settle between now and


the day Of election, which are lie coLwebs
that have gathered around the old democ-
racy, and which l trust will be brushed
away aud scattered long before the day and
hour when the trial shall come. When the
ilcs Of November shall roll round you will
find united democracy, graphing hand to
hand with this black republican party of the
North; and if they do not send back Abe


Lincoln~to Illinois to split rails, or do what
ever else he pleases, am no prophet
, iTGreat laughter and applause. Talk about
, Abe Lincoln for President Of the United
! States Tell the that Washington fought
for his country, and the revolutionary heroes
+ bled for their country, and Jefferson and


Madison formed the Constitution, and all


this has been done that Abe Lincoln should
attempt to administer such Government


TGreat laughter.l The man who can be.
heve that be has got faith enough to SAVE
an angel, much less fallen sinner. tel
!. you, my friends, have foith Faith is every
thing, and faith will carry us triumphantly
through this contest, and when Novombe,
+ shall come, and these pure hearted patriot
around me shall gather again here in WpEh
ington to send up their voices of rejoicing
' that democracy is again triumphant, tina
he Constitution is safe and the Union pre-
served, the Lord willing and the weathe
. permitting, l will be here to unite with you
l. CApplause.
Year: 1860

We did not think the report that the
Presidential nomination of the Constitutional
Democracy was declined by Messrs. Guthrie
and Hunter before it was rendered to Mr.
Breckinridge, needed contradiction. We did
not expect to see 1t repeated by those whose
duty it is to enlighten the public on matters
of general interest, FOR the reason that We
supposed such men first took care to inform
themselves before instructng others 1t is
a canard The nomination was rendered to
no one, and declined by no one, before Mr..
Breckinridge was chosen. No person or
persons had any authority to tender it to
Mr.. Guthrie or to Mr.. Hunter and none
assumed the right, or expressed a wish to do
so. Mr. Breckenridge was nominated in
open Convention by uuanimous'vote and
his nomination stands as the expression Of
the first choice of the representatives of the
party. LouSgtUe Courier.
Year: 1860

your fathers and yourselves. Washington
was then comparatively small town now


it has grown to great and beautiful city;
and the first wish of my heart is that its
citizens may enjoy uninterrupted health and
prosperity thank you for the kind atten-
ion you have paid to me, and now bid you
all a good night. Prolonged cheering.l
Year: 1860

The power to establish or exclude slavery
will be found among those which were re-
served TO the people, and which the trainers
of the Constitution never intended to be sur
rendered to the Federal Government by any
portion of the people in this country whether
living in the States or after acquired Terrific
ries I. F. BowIE, of Md.
Year: 1860

The citizen of Virginia is as much entitled,
In the common territory, to the protection
Of bis property as the citizen of Illinois; but
both are dependent upon the legislation OF
the Territorial Government for the laws to
protect their property, of whatever kind it
may be. WIN. A. RICHARDSON, of III.
Year: 1860

The people of the Territories are expressly
authorized to legislate upon all subjects what
soever, slavery included They may either
establish or abolish it, at their pleasure.


J. PETIT, of Ind.
Year: 1860

dissolved, That the sum Of one thousand dollars
HI be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose
building addition to the City Library room, and
the Committee on Pubic Buildings and Grounds be,
and hereby authorised to procure plans and spec
ifcstlons for said building to this Council with Sn
estimate of cost of same.


true copy Of Resolution introduced into the
Council by Aid. Jew u from the First Ward at their
last meeting the 10th inst and ordered to lie over and
be published one week. 4. L. PARISH,


jenl2 City Clerk
Year: 1860

1t is the right of the people to govern them
selves and they alone shall exercise it. u:
well ,ctsiLe in a Territorial condition as in the
position Of u State.


Gro w JoNrs of Tenn
Year: 1860

IF the people of the Territories choose to
exclude slavery, so far from considering it
as a wrong done to me or my constituents,
shall not complain of tit IS their Business.


GEo E. BADGER, of N. q.
Year: 1860

OPEN HoUsE.-To-morrow will be New
Years day. 1t is the custom on the annual
recurrence of this day for the ladies to
keep open house, for the entertainment of
their friends. Last year those who were
at home to callers designated the fact
by hanging on their door knobs or knockers
colored ribbon. The custom .is delight
full and popular one, and we presume it will
be observed this year. It ought by all
means to be kept up, as it is prOmo;ive Of
sociabiity and friendship. Let the day be
set aside for the renewal Of auld acquaint-
auce," and the perpetuation of the ties Of
friendship and good feeling.
Year: 1860

Has the honor public that has lust assumed
the business Of the Dyeug Establishment No 72 Royal street.
and that he will continue heretofore with the careful
.ioR for which he is eeahTatsd


The manner in which, for tho twelve years he has
hed the Of 6 establishment Bourbos
street. for those wha honor hin with hei,
PATRONAGE
Year: 1860

We have in the latest and most improved machinery
and Office well soekod with every styls of tyne


Having during the past summer added Ruling MACHINE
solicit our patrons in that line sc25 1y&w
Year: 1860

RI- An IriSh clergyman once broke of
the thread Of his discourse, and thus ad
dress the congregations


"My dear brethren, lot me tell you that
I am now Just half through my sermon
but as perceive your mpatience. l viii
say that the remaining half is not more
than quarter as long as that You have
heard"
Year: 1860

w"If there is Anything hate it is q
woman with lap dog ialways want to
drown 1t and put baby in its place. Says
cruel Fanny Fern, forg- -tuDg that 100 o.
ten the lap dog owners feel the came way
but take the dog because they can't have
the baby. Shouldn't be hard on the sex
Fanny, because you've done little some
thing for your country.
Year: 1860

The New York Tribune and Erpress and the AL
bany Evening journal are at present engaged in
kind of triangular fight, personal and political.
Their neighboring contemporaries look on without
seeming to care who whips.
Year: 1860

Whether the Prince of Wales will be overcome
by these manifold attractions we cannot say, but it
is evident that by the time he reaches the city the
whole matter will be considered in the light of a
farce. The Bowery boys and the Mott street
roughs will expect high time upon the occasion of
his reception.-Phd Inquirer.
Year: 1860

THE RUSSIAN SERFs. The mobiles of Russia
have pretty much withdrawn their opposi-
tion to the emancipation of their serfs, find
ing that the emperor is immoveable in his
purpose to affect the great social revolution
One of the largest landed proprietors, Herr
Furgeniew, proprietor OF the village of Star
dub, has anticipated the work of general
emancipation, and entered into a voluntary
contract with his serfs, by which he gives
to them their homes and a third part of the
soil. For the use of the balance they may
either pay certain rate of interest, or work
upon it for fixed wages.
Year: 1860

YHNE subscriber takes this method of informing the


citizens of California that he has reitted his
rooms and prepared to take all kinds fPctures
known to the Photographic Art, unsurpassed in the
world that he has made special arrangements for per-
coming from di tan parts of the State and would
say all such that provided perfect satisfaction is not
gven he will not only not charge for work, but will
pay them for their time and trouble in calling.


Those arrangements have been made in view of the
fact that the country is focked with unskilful opera
tors whose work is not only wanting in chemical effect
and everything that constitutes good picture, but
owing to the improper of the chemicals employed
they rendered perishabe and worthless.


TO avoid the mpositons practiced, the citizens of
this and the adjoining counties, and travellers are
most respectfully invited to call upon him at his rooms.
iu Grass Valley, where he will be found ready at all
times, and in all kinds of weather. to take pictures in
the best style by all the various processes KNOWN
some of which follows:
Year: 1860

Two men were this morning employed in


giving to the dome Of ST. Patrick's church.


West Troy, coat Of white paint Before


going up, one of them, named John Fish


back, was noticed by his companions to


have been drinking, and was demonstrated
with for ascending, but it was said in reply
that he was better able to 90 up in that con
dltlon than though he was perfectly sober.
and as it appeared he was quite rational,
and but slightly under the influence ofli-
quor, he was permitted to 20 up. Sixty-one
feet from the ground is a narrow ledge or
cornice, from two to three feet wide, run
ming around the base Of the dome. Upon
this ledge the two men had been at work
for some time, having previously finished
the painting above by means of ladders
fastened from the cross on the summit Of
the dome.


On this narrow shelving. where the men
were now at work, Fishback would frequent
ly let go all support from the dome, and
walk out on the very edge, to show his nerve
and brayado. The entreaties of his com
panion not to do so, only induced him to
show still greater recklesSness, until all at
once his companion saw him fall He had lost
his balance, and falling struck first upon a
cornlce quite a distance below, and then
upon the ground, falling upon the right
side Of the head and shoulder, instantly Kill
ing him, causing the blood to spout from his
ears, and driving the right side of his head
and face into horrid shape Coroner
Whitbeck held an inquest, and the jury
returned a verdict in accordance with the
above facts. Fishback was a native of Can
ada, and was widower, having two grown
up children, who are, we believe, at work
in Albany.-Troy Times, Sept 7.