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Year: 1860

BENJAWIN BEmNDHAND'-Wh hen one i,
constantly paving for dead horse. he can
not expect 10 own a 1--we ore. lis an old
aging, that "atter-wit Is not worth much. 60
Some people - through the world always
an hour behind the times, Ii seems as IL
they bad been born too Late. and had been
trying TO catch up with old father Time
ever since. There are many Just such people
IN the world. Benjamin Behindhand Is one
Of them. He never was in season for any
thing, and some of his noIgh5ors used to say
thev feared be would be too late 10 die


When a boy, Ben never reached school in
season always had "a tardy mark. and has
had one ever since. Ben grew up 20 De a
young man, and ike all other young men.
paid attentions TO the young ladies but
alas. he was always too late


Bill Hurry was here an hour ago and
Mary Jane went with ham. She thought
you were not coming.


Poor Ben he had al sorts Of TRIALS 10 20
through with il he did manage t3 secure
the attendance Of pair Of blue eyes and
rosy checks, something OF other would
always turn up to hinder. When hi5
wedding day arrived, the par>on thought he
never would come, and about gave up the
idea Of doing the job.


BENJAMIN Behindhind commenced business ,
or tried 10, hut being Just a few moments
too late, he had to take mp with what he
could get. lie complained Of his lot, but no
one pitied him. His wife tried all the
means in her power TO give him a push and
make him even with other folks, but all her
efforts were expended in vain-like an obstl-
nate mule he would not be pushed. Strug
Cling against time aud tide, Benjamin Be
hindhand lived and uicl lie was always in
debt never could see his way slear. The
water. Of this world seem too deep i5r him
to SAIL over, and at last he sank


Why was Mr. Behindhand always in
trouble He laid the blame all at the door
Of i'll luck His mother said ne wBs born
with a wooden spoon in his mouth that
the moon pointed the wrong way, and that
evil stars were in the horizon of his exis-
tenee. All this may seem true, but with
the world another idea prevailed. Twas
said bis wooden spoon might have been
golden one, were be as fond Of work as
plav. The evil stars would have turned to
lucky ones had Mr.. Behindhand kept an
account Of where the money goes. He
should have started right u begin with. He
should not have taken a wife until he was
able to support one.-As to his excessively
large family Of children, it is none Of cur
concern 4; but moderation in all things Is a
good maxim for some to follow. No wonder
the world Is full of Behindhands.


When viii people take hint and learn
wisdom from experience?
Year: 1860

why Jimmy" said one professional
beggar to another, "are you going 10 knock
Of already? It's only two o'clock. No.
you mutton head responded the other,
who was engaged in unbuckling his crutch.
I'm only going to put it on the other knee
You dom suppose a fellow can beg all day
on the same leg, do you ?''
Year: 1860

Ne-can see no other way than that the
Convention will have 70 be organized under
the vote OF last year, and in order that there
may be IN misunderstanding on that point,
We copy below the resolution adopted at
BrattlebOro last year, and. under the cir
Cumstanees, would advise town Committees
to call meetings ami conform to the require
ments therein contained, and then and there,
If they choose, resolve that the town, in
nlass, accompany their delegates, and see 20
it that they well and truly perform their
duty.
Year: 1860

This action of tine Committee has caused
some pretty sharp criticisms in some quar-
ters, which are not without some slight show
Of foundation. We are decidedly of the
opinion that all preliminary Conventions
should be Delegate ConventiOns-eonposed
of men chosen by the respective towns for
the express purpose of representing the inte-
rests OF these towns in th Convention
Year: 1860

BURNT TO DEAfH WHILE READING IN BED.
Some week or two ago, in Cheatham County,
Tennessee, Jas. Morgan retired to bed 10 read
and after he had fallen asleep the family was
aroused by his screams, when they hurried to
his room inst as he threw the door open and
fsll PROSTATE to the floor. He was SO badly
burnt that he died in day or two afterward.
He had some $1,000 in his room, the greater
part of it being in gold, some Of which has
been recovered in q damaged condition, but
the paper money was entirely lost.
Year: 1860

In accordance with the time e-honored GUS tom, throughout the United States, no paper will be issued from this office next week, in order that the Christmas holidays may be en- joyed by our hands as a season of rest from the labor and toll which is attendant upon the publication of newspaper. If any set of people on the globe, more than another, de- serve, once year, few days of suspension from work the IF nters certainly form it; for during the long twelve months of heat and cold, fair and wet, the newspaper is looked for regularly each week, and constant labor, with out further rest than the night brings, can alone send it to the subscribers upon publica- tion day, in time to give them the latest news. So, by general consent Christmas week has been set apart as the PRINTERS HOLIDAY, and the gentlemen of the Union office will, upon that occasion, cease from their labors and refresh the wearied frame. to work more vigorously on our first number for the New Year of 1861 In the meantime, we hope our friends will not cease their en- deavors to give our paper an increased circu- lation, for we intend to ase every effort, dur ing the incoming year, to make 1t more worthy, if possible, of their support We wish our patrons and friends a merry Christmas
Year: 1860

LAST TUESDAY was the day set apart for South Carolina to secede, by Convention, from the Union, and hoist her independent palmetto flag. Whether she did so, we have not had time to learn; but if she has, we ask in the language of very able writer on the subject "why should she be so precipi tate? Why should she take so serious step without counciling with the other Gulf States, and have some concert of action Has she deeper interest in slavery than her Southern sisters? Has she lost more slaves, through Abolitionists, than the border States :? Are her citizens more annoyed or harrassed by Northern fanatics than thOSa of Maryland, Virginia and Kentucky? Are they more intelligent. braver or more patriotic? Why, then, shall South Carolina claim to be the Chevalier Bayard of the South, in this cri- sis ?" The reason must be, that she hopes by such nasty action, to carry with her the already uselessly excited people of the several cotton States and finally to involve the entire fifteen in a revolution of her own creation, whether sober judgment would lead them to such a course or not
Year: 1860

SOUTH CAROLINA, and all the Southern States, very justly complain that some of the New England States have nullifed the Fugi- tive Slave Law. It is regarded by every mind, not fanatical with abolitonism, as an unwarrantable and fragrant outrage upon the Constitution and Southern rights But did not South Carolina claim the sovereign right to nullify the tariff law in 1892 and did not she enact test oaths by which her officers were sworn to sustain her laws even "when they conficted with the constitutional enact ments of the Federal Goyernment? Did she not claim the right to sit in judgment upon the constitutionality of law of Con- gress, and insist that she, as a State, had the right to judge of the mode of redress for the wrong inflicted? Now, without pretending to defend Massachusetts, or any other North ern State for so doing, is 1t not fair to suppose

 by the same rule of reasoning, that if South Carolina claimed the "soyerign right " to null ilty an act of Congress, in the tariff measure
Year: 1860

WONDERFUL ABsoRPTIOX.--Wh drinks all the
liquor? In this town there are thirty seven
places $50 we are credibly Informed, for we don't
assert it Of our own knowledge where liquors
are vended by the small Our population is about
eight hundred, including men women and child
ren. OF these eight hundred one half at least
are women and children, then there remains only
four hundred, or eleven men TO each drinking
place in the town. even if every man in the place
should drink. How many drinks at twelve and
Il half cents a drink would it take to keep up
bit house? How many at twenty-five cents
drink does it take TO support two bit house ?
We think that eight dollars day, as an average
for expenses. is a small estimate, and are forced
TO either one or the other of the following con
clutions viz; that our people drink like fish, or
that the saloon business is very much overdone
in the town Of Shasta Shasta Courier.
Year: 1860




THE CANDIDATES GRINDsToNE.-A neighbor of
Colonel Baker, the warrior statesman Of Wynd-
ham. tells the following story


The Colonel's old grindstone, which had long
done good service on the farm, having become
pretty well worn down, he bought and brought
home nice new one A poor neigbbor-con-
cevng that the venerable Colonel could have no
for t,cO stones, but could get along very
well with one-asked him to give him the old
one. The proposal. however, was not eagerly
embraced, but was, on the contrary positively
negatived An effort to buy the stone also
failed. owing to disagreement between them
regarding the price and the man having asked
for the stone, and then given decidedly cold
shoulder, went away exceeding sorrowful,


A day or two after the Colonel's nomination
for Congress- he fell in with bis neighbor and
after shaking hands and inquiring after each
member of the electors family he took occasion
TO say, in the most friendly manner.


BY the by, you were speaking 10 me the other
day about an old grndstone of mine don't
know as | shall want it for anything, and if it
will do you any good, you can take it along with
you any time when you are going by. 1t lies out
there by the wood pile"


The Colonel paused to receive the warm thanks
which he felt that his noble conduct deserved,
but was trifc set back by the following blunt
response


Better keep It yourself Colonel yom'ue
got more ares 10 grind than have P'-.Nese Lon
dan Chronicle.
Year: 1860




COUNTRY MERCHANTS
To our unusually large stock of Goods. Our
stock comprises every article In the Clothing and
Fiynishinq line. We have constantly on hand
the largest stock and greatest variety Of CAssT-
MERE, Wool and STRAW HATS, Of any house in
the city, and our prices for these Goods are less
than of any other House, as we receive them
direct from the manufacturers on consignment.
Our stock of


Spring and Summer Goods
is particularly attractive, and the great feature
TO the Country Merchant is the unusually low
priceless than the cost of importation.
We also keep the Staple articles in The Dry
Goods line, which Goods We have purchased in
this market under the Hammer, and are Offering
them at .Neao York cOst--and less. We publish
this Card in order that we may make new ac-
quaintances. and induce those who have not here
tofore purchased Of us, to call and inspect our
stock.


All we ask is an opportunity to shoso the Goods
and name the prices, and we have no fear Of the
result Good articles and loac prices are the great
inducements to all who purchase to sell again.
Merchants who buy Of us can make good
profit and sell to their customers at low figure.
We remain, respectfully,


Your obedent servants,


BADGER & lIN0ENBERGER,


Wholesale Clothing and Hat Warehouse.


Nos. 1903 and l05 Battery street.
San Francisco, July 6, 1860. 25l3.
Year: 1860

CONGRESSMAN BuRcH o. The INDIAN WAR DEBT.
From copy of the Congressional Globe we
extract the following remarks Of Hon. John c.
Burch, on The Indian War Debt An attempt bad
been made to engraft appropriations for the war
debt of several States in the army bill


"T desire TO say one word in regard TO this
proposition, in order that the action had thereon
this evening may not prejudice the claim at
any future time when it may come up for con-
sderation. 1t has not been attempted to inject
this claim Of the State Of California into another
bill in order that it might be carried through on
merits not its own. 1t would have been in the
Army bill originally, and before it passed this
House, had not the original documents and
vouchers upon which the claim is based been re-
quired by the Military Committee. These docu-
ments have but recently arrived, in the charge
of General Kbbe, of California. On my especial
request, they have been examined by said com
mittec and found to be correct and the claim
eminently just and proper to be paid by the
General Government |, sir, know, of my own
knowledge, that 'he State has paid in cash a
greater amount than has been allowed by the
committee for certain Of these expeditions. |
know the great necessity which existed for these
expeditions, TO protect the lives and property of
citizens Of our State The proposition is, in
Itself, of sufficient merit to carry it through
congress, without the aid OF other merlorious
claims.


have thought it best to make this statement,
for fear of prejudice arising from the action to-
night. since the amendment has been decided to
le out of order. Our citizens, having long
waited for this outlay, are impatient for their
reimbursement. | shall endeavor to call the
matter up again at early day and hope
then the matter will be fully understood and
this House ready to take action thereon, and to
pay the State of California and to her citizens
the money to which they are justly entitled.


TO me to make these few remarks in justification
Of the action Of the committee in proposing this
amendment to the Army BILL"
Year: 1860

REMARKABLE INSTANCE or MEDICAL RELIEF


Below publish the certificates of three of the sufferer
from the pangs Of disease. who, having recovered d
former health and impeled by gratitude make know
Their and remedial agent and their sta emen ar
authenticated by Notary Public. The demands of 50
ciety imperiously command their publicity and we
mand their perusal to the attention Of all afflicted


THANKFULNESS Is THE INCENTIVE TO GRAIlTClE
Year: 1860

THE OLD FoL1s.-The Old Folks drew
crowded house last evening, and many were
turned away utterly unable to get seats or even
admission to the Hall. All such will be glad to
learn that this capital burlesque, as we'll as
'*most excellent charitie," is to be repeated this
avnninr
Year: 1860

E&@ BAYARD TAYLoR's lecture on We'd
nesday evening was listened to with great
interest by as many people as could crowd into
Marble Hall. The lecturer, it is well known,
is model speaker. He has a full. rich
voice, and talks without effort, so that all
his auditors can hear plainly every word
His elocution is faultless. But we do think
that the matter OF his lecture on Wednesday
evening was not worthy of Mr.. TAYLoR's
reputation. There was much valuable in
formation in it, but we thought portions of
it were frivolous in the extreme. 1t seems
to US that Mr.. TAYLOR ought certainly to
produce a lecture on Russia of more sus-
tanned value and interest for an intellectual
audience, than that of Wednesday evening
possessed.
Year: 1860

KNOXVILLE, Iowa, Jan. 18.


One of those distressing accidents which
seem to follow the fortunes. or rather mis-
fortunes of some men, occurred some six
miles of this place, at about 9 o'clock last
night.


A man by the name of Harshaw had left
his house, after getting his children flour in
number) into bed-the eldest boy of but
tell years, the youngest a babe of thirteen
months-to go for his wife, who was at
tending the sick at q neighbours, about one
mile away, when by some unknown cause,
the bed in which two of the children slept
caught fire, which fortunately wakened the
Oldest boy, who, with astonishing presence
of mind and courage, succeeded in getting
the other children out of the house safe, af-
ter burning his hands and face badly, and
almost all the hair from his head. He af-
terward broke open the window and rescued
the family Bible that lay on stand near
the window--the only thing saved from the
burning house except their lives-and, find
ing nothing more could be done, took the
babe IN his arms, and, by coaxing and lead
ing the others, succeeded in getting them to
the nearest neighbor, some half mile or
more, travelling over ground on cold jan
uary night in their night clothes Here the
brave little fellow could hardly be persuaded
to stay and have his wounds cared for, but
insisted on going for his father, showing an
unconquerable spirit and a perseverance
hard to be excelled in one so young.
Year: 1860

RsA- We are glad to find that our ladies
are fast following one after another in the
good and beneficial fashions which the
more sensible ones of them have adopted
this winter, of wearing thick soled shoes.
There has been more injury sustained by
wearing thin shoes than can ever be esti-
ers in shoes are bringing on full stocks of
shoes suitable for the most fastidious admi-
rers of nice shoes. We were particularly
struck by lot of the most beautifully fin
ished French Kid, but thick soled, Boots,
which our friend HUGHES received this week
by express. We advise the ladies to take a
look at his shoes, and purchase a pair by all
means. feb 3
Year: 1860

1t will be noticed that we give, to-day, no
telegraphic dispatches. The reason of the
omission is, that the expense of taking them
has been thrown altogether upon as by the
Enquirer discontinuing their publication,
and it is heavier load than we feel able to
carry.


The cost of the dispatches is 5000 per
year-S3O0 for each paper. By the EnQui-
rer declining to bear half the expense, the
whole of it was shouldered upon US. The
mere cost of the dispatches is not all the
expense, by great deal. Besides that, we
have to pay extra for setting type and other
work after nigat (most of the dispatches
being put in type very late), and for extra
gas and fuel. Putting all these burdens to-
gether, they make the expense very onerous
upon US, which the patronage we receive
does not Justify.


1t costs us just as much to publish our
Daily for a population of Is, 900 inhabitants
as it does the proprietors Of other Dailies
published in cities of double and triple the
size; and where they get at least six
y
only FIVE dollars Their advertising patron
age is also larger. So it will be seen that
everything is against US and in their favor.


We are not disposed to grumble and don't
intend to do so. We expect to incur just as
much expense as we can afford to but we
don't feel like Torking our life out and
losing none 4oo. The work we are not
afraid OF, but we want to reap some benefit
from it, There is no encouragement in
paying out all, or more than, We receive on
our paper. We are willing and anxious to
do all we can for the good and credit of the
city, and think we have been doing our full
share. This we always intend to do.


With the discontinuance of the dispatches,
we intend to redouble our zeal in the collec-
ton of local and other news. Our readers
shall have no cause to complain ofthe Jour
nal in other respects. We expect to give
them the full worth of their money.
Year: 1860

The Board of Trustees of our free schools
contemplate the introduction of the study
of German in our schools. The estimated
expenses of our schools for the current year
have been made, and there are no funds
which the Board can use for this purpose
A competent teacher can be procured at a
moderate salary.


Parents and guardians who wish their
children to study German, will signify the
same by notifying either of the Trustees.
The probable cost will be one dollar per
quarter, but to bring the cost of this desira-
bic acquisition at this low price, one hun
dred and fifty scholars will be needed for
the term. We ask early action in this mat
ter, as we wish to commence with the third
quarter of our school year.


By order of the Board.


p TTouNpponr CIarI-
Year: 1860

FIRE.-About half past 8 o'clock last
night fire broke out in CARPENTERS Block
and for time occasioned considerable ex-
element. The citizens turned out strong,
and the steam engine was dragged couple
of squares in quick time. The little " Sis, p"
as usual, was on hand first, and threw an
effective, but we must confess, it looked like
an unwilling, stream. The bystanders
seemed willing the thing should burn, as the
night was so still there was little probabil-
ity of endangering any other property. But
the steam engine is no respecter of property,
and extinguished the flames in short order,
The amount of damage done we did not
learn, but do not suppose it amounts to
much in dollars and cents; but by the poor
creatures who inhabit the building from an
inability to pay for better, it will be Sc
verely felt-especially these cold days and
nights. Water was unnecessarily thrown
into some parts of the building, which could
only injure and distress the occupants with
out benefiting any one.
Year: 1860

There is no peace on this side of the grave, said distinguished clergyman, when preaching at the grave of friend.

 Well, old chap" said jolly Jack tar, you can come over this side; we are quiet enough here
Year: 1860

TAM OFFERING MY ENTIRE STOCK OF E Dry Goods at Cost and ten per cent. Every body is invited to call and see for themselves. My goods are inferior to none in this market and my object in selling off at cost and carriage is to enable me to replensh with a stock which will be bought exclusively with cash.

 nov 3-tf LEVIN HARRISON.
Year: 1860

THE QUESTION OF SAvoY.-The London Morn
ing Post contains the following important para
graph: This question no longer adds to the
complications of Europe. 1t arose out of cir
cumstances not within the control of France
The Emperor Napoleon had foreseen and urged
a confederation in Italy The course of events
pointed in the direction of an Italian kingdom
In such an event it was obvious that great in
venience would arise from the French slopes ol
the Alps being portion of that kingdom hence
the suggestion for the cession of Savoy. The
French Government has now, however, express
ed its willingness to defer to the decision that
may be arrived at by the Great Powers of Eu-
rope on the question, and all fear OF collision
may therefore be considered as definitely obvi-
ated,n
Year: 1860

THE PLACE FOR YOUNG BACHELORS TO Co.
on the marry" to emigrate to. The Sentinel,
according to the Hydraulic Press, says there are
SO many beautiful women about town, that a
stranger, after remaining there one week, would
find it refreshing, to occasionally take square
look at an ugly woman, by way of change.
Year: 1860

WASH Your FRUIT TREEs.-The present is the
time to cleanse all fruit trees that are troubled
with moss with insects. Make good strong
wash of soap suds, and with swab of wooden
rags give the body and large limbs of the trees
good washing. After this has been done, the
bark Of the trees will put on bright yellow
green look, changed entirely in appearance to
the eye, the general health of the tree being
greatly improved. Potash, three pounds to a
barrel of water, will also make good wash
Year: 1860

PERT RErIs.-A young man visiting prison
in Maine, inquired of some of the prisoners the
cause of their being in such place. At last,
be asked small girl the cause of her being in
prison. Her answer was I" that she stole saw
MILL and went back after the pond and was ar
rested" The young man left, Immediately.