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Year: 1859

has won FOR itself such renown for tic cure OF
every variety of Throat and lang Complaint. that
1t Is entirely unnecessary for us TO recount the
evidence OF Its virtues wherever il has been en-
ployed. AS it has long been In constant use
throughout this section, need not do more dian
assure the people its quality n KEEP, up to the best
It ever has been, and that it may be relied on TO
do for their relief all it has ever been found TO do
Year: 1859

BURNED TO DEArn-Chinamen applied at
the Station House yesterday to ascer ain if
anything had been heard of one of their coun
trymen. a lunatic. whom they had confined
in one of the buildings burned at the corner
of and Fifth streets on sunday morning.
They represent that nothing has been seen of
him since the fire, and the pr sumption is
that he pcrished in the flames. = Union.
Year: 1859

More ABOUT THE FLOOD IN OnEGoN.-The
Portland Advertiser of June 10th, says


Between the Cascades and Dales the
whole country, from mountain to moun'a ain
is submerged, and from the Cascades down
TO Vancouver it is thought that 20 acres of
bottom land cannot he found above wuter.


BY the Cowlitz we learn that Deer Island
is all under water. t ut the settlers along the
bottoms have all left for higher ground, aad
that the Cowlitz hus sought to take off stock
from Deer Island, but she was unable to make
Il landing so as to take them on board


Among other things damaged and destroy
ed by the high water, may be classed the
frui orchards Many Of the settlers along
the Columbia and Lower Willamette had
planted and cultivated fine apple and peach
orchards, which had just commenced to bear
fruit, aud return them n good interest upon
their investment. Many of these have been
entirely destroyed, and others greatly dam
aged.


Captain Turnbull informs us that the stock
is suffering much in consequence of the high
water. Some parties have lost several head
by drowning; that every effort which can
be made is now being put forth to remove
their stock beyond the reach Of high water.
Year: 1859

MINING IN PLUMAs COUNTY We extract the
following from a communication in the Plu-
mas Argus, of June 10th:


On Mosquito creek there are about one
hundred Spnniards, who are making from
one ounce to $50 per day to the man, with
room for as many more men.
Year: 1859

! we nope the matter will end here; and
that If MIR Noel continues the school he
will organize a society for the exclusive
benefit ofthe school; and choose some 9TH
er evening for its meetings. We really do
not want the trouble of running over ev-
cry week to stand sentry between two
bands Of men and boys armed with clubs,
and doing'such "tall amount" of talking,
and it is not worth his while to try to make
those imps of ours come into the traces of
implicit obedience, for this is more than
zee can do with all the eid we can get from
gingerbread and mincepiea.


We sympathise with Mr. Noel who is
worthy young man and very useful citizen.


His position is a trying one. lie is
from Illinois where the School master is
man of mark; and our schools have been
altogether in the hands of young ladios
from New England, who had no apprecia-
tion Of the dignity of their calling, but per-
mitted people to treat them like common
folks.


Mr. Noel is not exactly the teacher we
would expect to see in country where
the New England element is so large as it
is here. No teacher can give entire salts
faction so We have not complained; but in
the week VIC sent our little daughter he
taught her to "sot down" and "sot sttW;"
informed her the yorM is round; and wrote
a copy in her writing book stating the
"thc Rose is the most f1oyrant Of flowers" !"
|. We do not think sitting still is good for
young children, believe the yarM is
very much hattened at the poles; and are
quite certain there arc other flowers more
fragrant than the Rose. For inst ance, the
whole Cactus tribe of bloom is fragrant
insult to good taste and propriety in choos-
ing to grow upon the backs Of vegetable
monsters. Other flowers arc liable to the
change Of fragrancy, but the Rose we think
particu'ary free from this property. Then
Mr. Noels utter want Of sclf:governmcnt is
a great difficulty in his way of governing
others; and much as we respect him fo'
mathematical requirements, for proficiency
in the oratorical art, and for having been a!
College and for good behavior in the gen
cral affairs of life; We do not fully approve
him as teacher
Year: 1859

FLowERs FOR WINTER-Prepdre in Sum
mer.-In your wood rambles this Summer,
select few nice pine cones, and when the
seeds have fallen out, sprinkle grass seed, or
seeds of any small shooting plants, in the
openings of the cone, and set it in wine
glass half filled with water, and in little time
you will have beautiful tuft of green. A
sprinkle of earth in the cone with the seed will
aid in nourishing the plants.
Year: 1859

ANECDoTE OF THE CAR MISUNDERSTANDING our
visitors this conviyial day were two gentleman
ly youths, cadets, from of the several insttu-
tions for the military education of the sons of the
nobility, the one to which they belong supplying
the most of the officers for the guard regiments,
The particular corps to which they belong had for
years been under the immediate surveillance of the
comma nder-in-ch the Cars youngest brother
OF whom they stood in considerably more awe than
they did of the Gar. This feeling extended even
to the commonest soldier and thev tell a story
which is enjoyed by the "younkers" exceedingly,
how the Car Nicholas one day met raw recruit
on the English quay the man carried bottle of
votka under his coat, portion of the neck of it
protTudng from its hiding place. The keen eye of
the Emperor caught the sight of it in a twinkling,
and touching the soldier on the shoulder he point
ed to the obtruding bottle and said hastily, 'hide
1t, my child, hide it here is the commanderin-
chief, Michal Paulovitch, behind you" The poor
fellow, in his fright, for moment regarded
his Imperial informant in any other light than that
of friend who had warned him from the wrath to
come" and in the simplicity of his simple nature
replied "where shall hide it, where, where


lnto the Neva with it quick, or ne VIII r De upon
you," returned his majesty.-Str Years 1ro0et m
| Russia.
Year: 1859

EXHIBITION OF THE STEAM PLow.-An exhibition
of Fawkes Steam Plow was made Yesterday, at
the Oxford Park, in presence of a large number Of
persons The plows are worked by an engine,
which is about Is feet long, and nearly feet broad
and weighing tons. There are two cylinders,
each nine inch bore, and fifteen inch stroke. The
boiler is upright one having 230 tubes, and in
tended to be worked up to pressure of one hun
dred and fifty pounds of steam to the square inch.
There is connected with it pump, with which the
boiler is filled from the tank and which also be
usedSas fire engine. The engine rests principally
upon iron drum, six feet high and six feet broad


inside of which is shaft, extending from end to
end. 1t runs with great ease, and can be turned
readily omnibus. The engineer stands upon


the front of the engine, having within his reach


the valve pump, which he attends with hand,
while with the other he guides the machine with a


wheel rugged similar to those vessels. The front
wheels, two in number, of iron, three and a


half feet In diameter, and fifteen inches broad and


attached to the engine like the front wheels of a
pleasure carriage.


The plows, eight in number, are securely fasten-


ed to heavy frame work, which is connected to an
iron bar, in the rear of the drum, and near the
ground, while resting upon the tank, two


beams with chains attached for the purpose OF raIs


ing the plows from the ground when the engine is


turning or backing.


After some twenty or thirty yards had been
plowed, satisfactorily, cog wheel connected with
the driving gear, gave way, and brought the eXhl-
bition to sudden close. Previous to the break
age however, a large omnibus, containing Beck's
Band, was drawn around the race-track by TIE
engine at the rate of ten miles per hour. The un-
ayoidable accident of yesterday will prevent anv
further exhibition for time, other and
stronger cogs will have to be manufactured.-PhH


Euening Bulletin.
Year: 1859

TIE Republicans propose to issue the
remaining two and half million State
Bonds! ,s


They propose not to legislate in regard
to the Rail Roads till the companies
have come to default and forfeiture,
which will take till 1862! In the mean
time we are to have no Rail Roads-no
emigration, and no start in business
VoTE THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET if you
would have Rail Roads, if you would
have. emigration, if you would revive
business. il you would maintain the lon-
or and credit Of the State. &23 =
Year: 1859

In our last number we neglected 10
call attention to the advertisement Of
DR.. EREIcH1oN, Dental Surgeon. who
is now at this place ready to attend to
any professional calls in his line Of bust.
ness. The Doctor is highly recommen.
ded by those acquainted with his work ),
and we advise all who may need the SER
vices Of a Dentist TO call on him. His
residence is as Monticello, 50 near that
he. can easily be consulted after ho
leaves here. It is far different from em-
ploying a travelling Dentist. His char
ges correspond with the times. and we
would again invite all who may have
defective tettnt,call and have them re-
paired before it is too late 10 save tlicm.
Year: 1859

The patriots who framed our National
Constitution, with WASHINGTON at their
head, come out Of the Revolutionary war
in which men Of every State had fought
shoulder to shoulder for the common
good. A broad and noble. patriotism
then animated the people. No line sep
arated the North from the South. The
people then thought free and slave states
could exist in union together harmoni-
ousIy. They thought that such union
Of States would secure successful ex-
pertinent of popular representative gov
ernment. and greatly advance the well
fare of the human race. They were
right: The greatness Of our country and
the happiness of the people show they
were right! But Seward and the Re-
publican party say there is an IRREPREs
sIBLE CONFLICT between the free md
the slave States. In other words. that
the Northern and Southern States can
not exist in union peacefully! They
give the lie to the Fathers Of the Re-
public. Citizen! will you endorse the
reasonable position Of the sham Repub-
licans, o. will you uphold the principles
which were nurtured by the patriot faith
ers Of the country?
Year: 1859

u very good thing Was done last evening
By Officer Chapman. in a1resting noisy
nuisance in the person Of the boy who shouts At
the entrance Of Minstrel Hail. On Randolph
street, to attract an audience for the ten cent
show Within lie has been I cryine evil Gor
some time past, md We trust has been heard the
last Of
Year: 1859

OFFIoIoUsNEss.-The individual, who signs
himself Justice" in yesterdays Express. is
possessed, we think, Of much more zeal than
discretion. He takes particular pains to ap-
ply little paragraph of the Democrat in
which no names were mentioned, to the Ne.
gro Minstrel Band, headed by Sam Wells
The said Band ought to be much obliged to
him for his officious anxiety to see that the
cap was duly fitted to their headsl


We suppose that Justice" is the person
who came forward and paid the bill for the
Company. To crafty him the Office received
the money, and agreed, through some of the
proprietors, as we are informed, to state that
the bill had been paid Through mere
oversight, the statement did not appear, the
omission being unintentional, although the
office was under no obligation to take back
anything that had been said in the paper,
simply because an outsider, not connected
with the Company, had chosen TO come for.
ward and pay the bill. The Democrat saw
mt to make the statement that it did in refer
enee to the non-payment of the bill, and
what business it is of Justice" to meddle
with the matter, one way or the other. we
are at loss to conceive. We generally at
tend to our own business, and shall probably
continue the practice. 1t would be well for
some other persons to observe the same Gus
tom.
Year: 1859

THICK. We are informed that the mosqui.
toes on the Sacramento river and in the tules
this side, are so thick that they can almost
be cut with knife They give the inhabi-
taats Of the scattrred ranches nc rest unless
they are enveloped in smoke, and prey upon
horses in such manner that the sides of the
poor animals are actually blstered and swol
)en from one extremity to the other 1t must
be a pleasant region of country to live in.
Year: 1859

INTERFERING WITH THE INDIANs.-We learn
that whiteman, named Downs, living at
Spanishtown, Butte county, is causing great
disturbance among the Digger tribe located
in tine vicinity OF Shields Gulch, in Butte
eounty-so much so, that the miners at that
place have petitioned to the Indian Agent for
his Intervention in the matter, The Indians
are at present very kind to the miners and
disposed to be friendly, but there is danger
that, if they are allowed to be imposed upon
in the manner that this man Downs is doing
it, they will become exasperated and cause
trouble. 1t appears that Downs once lived
with young squaw and had a child by her.
She afterwards went back to her people and
married an Indian. Downs wants her as his
wife again, but she does not like him and
prefers to remain where she is. Downs
swears that he will have her back, if he has
to kill the whole tribe Several times the
squaw has been compelled to fly from the
raneheria in order to escape him. A day or
two ago, the miners, at the request of the In
dians, actually went to the Indian camp in
order to prevent Downs from forcibly carry
ing off the squaw and finally, to protect her
from his violence, were compelled to give her
and her husband shelter at their own cabins
This state of things they represent to the
Agent as being very annoying to them and
they desire it remedied
Year: 1859

CHAMPLAIN STREET.-This street has been vast
~ improved by the grading which Is going on from
Seneca to Canal streets The hill has been cut
down about twenty feet, rendering it the best way
from the West Side to the Market grounds q =
Year: 1859

GYMKAsIU~-Dickinson's Gymnasium is now in
full tide of successful operation, and is feqnented
BY large classes who believe in strengthening and
perfecting The body which was designed to be erect


sound and muscular. ard not STOPPING, impaired
and weak. The Gymnasium is just the place for
young men and women. large ladies, class is in
attendance. .--
Year: 1859

The fat local of the Cleveland Democrat
takes off the account of Mons. Blondin's
'' rope walk" over Niagara in the following
rich style Those who have read the par
ticulars in the papers will appreciate it:


"On the morning Of the Fourth the To-
cal editor Of prominent evening daily pa
per in Buffalo accomplished a feat which
places Mons Blondin's tight rope act at
Niagara quite in the shade. He crossed
Main street. the principal street in Buffalo,
on a crosswalk that the aforesaid local had
been employed In seeing the old Fourth of
July out and the new Fourth Of July in,
some idea may be formed Of the underta-
king. The crosswalk chosen for the dar-
ing feat leads from Thomas Saloon to the
Terrapin Lunch The sidewalks on each
side Of Main-street were crowded with spec
tators, by far the greater number being on
the side on which the Terrapin is loca-
ted, they being sustained and soo,hed by
an unfaltering trust in his ability 10 per-
form it and his Willingness TO treat when
he got over. Numerous star spangled ban
ners were flying in the air and the numer-
GUS bands were playing the air of the
Star-Spangled Banner, while Csli;hum-
( plan band were putting on airs generally
At about s o'clock the local emerged from
Thomas Saloon. and was created with i'm
mense cheers by the crowd on the other
side, who were impatient to have him come
across and treat Ii was really a treat tu
come across such enthusiastic fellows


Refore attempting TO cross he performed
numerous wonderful feats, such as telling
the time of day, walking crack in the
sidewalk, seeing a hole through ladder


&c. The cross walk about 80 feet in length
and in order TO make 1t steady be had ta


ken about thirty glasses of Book Beer a:
guys, thus affording one guy to each foot


without mentioning the " GUYS" on the op


posite sidewalk who were standing bv il
expectation of drink Like many othe


performers, he was dressed in tight, hav


ing been tight for two weeks before in pre-


paration for his feat Only twice did b,


betray the slightest irresolution, and tha
was when his eagle eye took In the i'm
mense concourse OH the other side wai,in.
: for him to treat Scorning balance pol


he steadied himself moment against
lamp post, and then amid the breathles
attention of all the spectators commence
; bis terrible walk When about half wa
r across he produced ball Of twine from h
: pocket, and retaining one end threw th
! ball TO the other side, where it was caugl
de1terously by Mr.. Terrapin, (author
, Terrapin Lunch, who attached it to bo
Year: 1859

HIGH ExcIrEyEsT-The good people Of Mar
tha's Vineyard are greatly exercised just At the
present relative to a ball proposed 10 be gwen at
West Tisburv. The contest has reached the
columns Of the Vineyard GazeHe, and waxes
warm. IL IS alleged that the resen;ations in
teLded 10 show that the people Of West Tisbury
were in favor Of the grand Top untrue
and that large majority Of the people are in
tact decidedly opposed TO it: and some Of the
most Influential citizens have expressed their
grei in having contributed to the erection of a
hail. if il must se used for purpose which they
believe would eventually prove injurious TO the
morals Of the youth. In reply to the argument
brought forward on the side OF the Hopites that
an invitation had been exteuded TO all the mimic.
ter. TO be present with their families at the ball,
"Can1or" replies that for himself he would not
again listen to that minister's voice from the sa-
cred desk who should be present on such an oc-
ca-ion. Able pens are engaged on both sides
and pending the issue the Baptist Society in Ed
gartoxn propose an entertainment q; the Town
Hall, where there viii be refreshments and Z
reading Of dramatic dialogues.
Year: 1859

A Cars CUNNING. - The family Of
Capt. W. Of Salem, had a cat that
was great favorite, and was much pctted
by them. Puss was allowed to spend much
Of her time in the parlor, and was always
uneasy when shut cut. One day the par
lor door opened and the servant entered
and inquired if anything was wanted. as
the bell was rung the mistress replied
that she had not rung the bell. Not many
days after this. was repeated. to the no
small surprise and bewildernent Of ell con.
cerned. The bell would ring. the servant
enter the parlor. but 10 one there would
know anything Of the matter. Here was
mystery which no one could solve Was
the house haunted, Was the witch time
coming again


At length the lady of the house resolved
on discovering the bell ringer; and for
tunate observation finally led to ths detec-
ton Of the rogue. The lady had remark
ed that Oh more than one OCCASION Puss
had come into the room with the servant
who was 80 mysteriousy called aud she
begun to suspect that her pet had some
connection with this unaccoun'abIc bell
ringing. She therefore directed the ser
want TO put the cat out of the room and 10
watch her movements ii was not long be-
fore the parlor bell rang. as usual and on
running to the only place where the wires
Of the bell came within reach Of the cat
there was Miss Puss with her claws at work
Oh the bell wires; by pulling which she
had discovered she could call the servant
and thu. get acces. TO her favorlte lounge
the parlOr carpet.
Year: 1859

Another little wave


Upon the Sea of life,
Another soul 10 save,


Amid its toll and strife.
Two more little feet


To walk the dusty road;
To choose where two paths meet,
The narrow or the broad
Two more little hands


To work for good or i'll.
Two more little ewes:


Another little viii.
Another heart 10 love,


X ceiying love again;
And SO the baby came.


A thing of JOY and pain.
Year: 1859

The belief has somehow or another gained wide
currency throughout the South that at the &c Dol


bear Commercial College, nothing more than pen
manship is taught, whereas the curriculum of this
admirable institution is as comprehensive that of
the first-cass colleges of the country, taking the
student through thorough course of classical in
struction-the dead languages, besides the modern,
algebra, geometry, surveying navigation-a COM
petent knowledge of all of which is inculcated by
accomplished and experienced professors, for no
consideration of expense has been spared by the
manager in so organizing the college that it may
have its due rank as frst-class educational inst


tute. And this reputation it has with those who
have correct information and that it is entitled to
it is demonstrable, for it point to its long and
successful career and to the many graduates of
social and professional eminence in the community,
who can claim it with pride as their alma mater.


1t is true that especial Importance is given to the
study of penmanship and bookkeeping, and in
these qualifications for business life the graduates
of the College go forth armed and equipped with
all that can be acquired which will fit them for
practical participation in commercial pursuits; but
that these branches alone are taught is an error SO
egregious and so papable that it could only have
gained currency by the sedulous and designing mis-
representation Ol lutcTtSlcu puIIcs, Wilo w sup-
serve their ends or to crafty feeling of sec
tional prejudice have deliberately traduced and
falsied the character of the institution. The SLAM


der is almost too transparent to call for refutaton,
so widely and SO familiary known is the College
and so general have been the comnendatory and
explanatory publications of the press; yet, lest


here should be some who have by chance not
happened upon the correct of information
and have acquired their impressions from false
sources, we would state in many words, that at
Dobear Commercial College the pupil may pur-
sue any branch essential to a complete education
as taught in other regular colleges Of the country
North and South, and to the former section no
Southern student should have recourse while he
can command here facilities of proper description.
The roll of its students is very large and each sea
son sees its numbers enlarged in heavy ratio
which indicates the increasing appreciation with
which it is regarded in the Southwest.
Year: 1859

The Sr. CHARLEs.-To-night Miss Jane Coombs
the accomplished young actress, makes her last
appearance and has farewell benefit. The bill


is good. She plays Blanca in the Italian Wife"
and Constance in the Glove Chase" We hone to
see the house crowded, for the fair and deserving
beneficiary is certainly entitled to such reeog-
milton of her merits. Her talent, her youth and
her success all appeal for the favor of the public
Year: 1859

Week before last there was a severe frost in some
portions of Louisiana. The tn rmomcter stood ar
eighteen degrees, and ice frozen an inch thick
Cane standing in the field was completely frozen
through, and the crop was considerable DAMAGED
in consequence. The prospects are that the sugar
crop of Louisiana will be very light this wear.
Year: 1859

The passengers by the western train on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were taken
out of the cars to day on their arrival at Har-
per's Ferry by the military and imprisoned


The parties arrested are merchants from Gin
cinnati, who are on their way to this city
At Grafton they were heard to express them
selves quite freely in relation to John Brown
and his family, expressing great sympathy
for him