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Year: 1859

THE CAPITAL MovEMENT.-Dscussing the policy
of removing the Capital, the Pacific newspaper,
published at San Francisco, says:


If the question were, simply, whore ought the
Capital to be ? it would be easily answered, at
Sacramento, and nowhere else for the present.
But this is not the question. The question is
simply one of dollars and cents-a question Of
good, better, best bargan--ho how much shall we
make by the operation? The State is fearfully
poor, and penny saved, just now is as good as
two earned.


Gentlemen, if you will please adjourn at once,
enough will be saved by the State to buy all the
ground that can be needed for Capital purposes,
and have some left to commence with and few
early adjournments in time to come will save
enough to finish the finest CAPITAL in the Union.
To build the Capital by sarings will. we think, be
the most handsome thing in the way of fnancicr-
ing, as well as one of the greatest wonders of the
age.
Year: 1859

MEssEC AND Ills MEN.-Mr. Loop, who made
lis way through from Humboldt, relates that
Capt. Messec, with some sixty OF bis men attemp-
ted TO thresh down the snow to enable them I'd
get across Redwood mountains with their animals
and baggage, but abandoned The enterprise and
will wait week or so longer At last accounts
they were canped on Redwood mountain, in four1
feet Of snow. We trust that when they do arrivc|
they will be received with the welcome and apt
probation deserved by brave and enduring sol
diers The pcrils and fatigue Of a vigorous In [
dian campaign are but i'll understood by persons
inexperienced in camp life; the rigorous storms


and deep SHOWS are more formidable than the|
trcacherous enemies sought The volunteers have|
been instant on the trail; they have accomplished
their work nobly, aud in addition TO substantial
reward, shOuld be gladdcncd on their return by
the expressed appreciation Of their fellow citizens
Year: 1859

MExIco.-The whole country between Gaudala-
Jara and Tepic is perfect waste the ranches
hseiendas, and villages entirely deserted, and
the only sign Of life you meet with on the road an
occasional band of mounted robbers, who descend
from the mountains to attack some solitary traveller
or visit the deserted villages, in hopes that the
inhabitants, in their fight may have left behind
some forgotten saddle, rope, or sombrero. The
doors of the houses have been beaten down by the
axe, or if they proved of too tough material for the
lazy landlord to destroy them by such means in
few minutes, they have been burnt by heapng be.
fore them piles of straw and dried leaves so as to
give an easy admittance to the robber.
Year: 1859

young woman seriously injured at the cir
Gus in Philadelphia on Friday, by tiger The den
OF the animals is situated in the extremity of the
amphitheatre, and is carefully cured against the
entrance of any person. careful keepers at all times
being stationed at each wing On account of her
intimacy with some of the ladies connected with
the circus, she obtained admission to the back en-
trance of the building, and actuated by curiosity
worked her way through the '1ats, and commen.
ced playing with the lion. He did not harm her
and she feeling secure, approached the den of the
tigers, taking off the doors which were erected for
the purpose OF security. The male tiger made
spring and caught her arm, lacerating it in the
most fearful manner. Her cries attracted the atten
ton of those who had charge of the beasts and in
few moments she was rescued. She was horribly
mangled and was taken to the Hospital, where hel
arm was amputated.
Year: 1859

An Incident on the Cars.


On the whole pleasant traits and incl
dents are not common in the cars, | think.
This opinion | expressed to my friend
Somers the other day. In reply to my
remark he related little adventure, which
as it is apropos, and moreover involves a
little love and sentiment, | give without
apology, in his own words. 1t proves
that in the most unlikely places love and
sentiment may be discovered


Il was escolting home the lovely
Charlotte D., to whom was at that
time quite devoted. We got in one of
the crowded Avenue cars-Charlotte
could scarce find room to spread her crno-
line, and arrange her voluminous founces.
stood up near her, as there were no va
cant seats


After "A few minutes came in a poor
woman, Who deposited basket of clothes
on the platform, and held in her arms
small child, while little girl clung on
to her skirts. She looked tired and weary
but there was no vacant place. To be
sure, Charlotte might have condensed her
flounces, but she did not. Beside her.
however, sat very lovely and elegant
young woman who seemed trying, by
moving down closer to others, to make
space enough for the stranger between
herself and Miss D.. At last she sue
ceeded, and with the sweetest blush ever
saw. she invited the poor burdened female
to be seated Charlotte D-drew her
drapery around her, and blushcd too, but
it was not pretty blush at all and
she looked annoyed at the proximity of
the new conner, who was, however, clean
and decently, though thinly clad.


The unknown lady drew the littlo
girl upon her lap, and wrapped her velvet
mantle round the small, half-clad from and
put her muff over tho half frozen little blue
hands.


80 great was the crowd, that alone
seemed to observe her. The child shiver-
ed-the keen wind from the open door
blew upon her unprotected neck. saw
the young lady quietly draw from under
her cloak little crimson wooden shawl
which she softly put on the shoulders Of
the little one, the mother looking on in
confused wonder. After a short time she
rose 10 leave the cars, aud would have re-
moved the shawl.-The unknown gently
whispered, No, keep it on-keep it for
her The woman did not answer-the
conductor hurried her out, bat her eyes
swan in teaIs which no one saw but me
Year: 1859

RATHER AN ExpREssIvE IDEA.- Some
days ago, before the Republican Lomina-
ton for Justice of the Supreme Court was
made in this District, gentleman from
a neighboring county who was desirous
of securing the nomination. was here to
look after his interests In company with
a distinguished limb of the law" from
Emira, he ordered a horse and buggy
from one OF our livery stables to visit
Horse-Heads on buttonholsing mission to
the delegates from this county--a fast
horse that could 60 out and back in an
hour. The horse came as ordered, but
instead of being 2,40 nag, he proved to
be one of the slowost possible description,
testing the patience of his distinguished
drivers to the utmost extent. But they got
around finally, and as they mopsd up to
the livery stable, the ostlsr stood in the
door, between whom and our aspirant for
judiciary honors something like the follow
ing conversation ensued


Candidate" Ia MIR. J-----stting this
horse for the New York market ?"


Ostler--" Not that am aware OF. Why
do you ask the question p


Candidate" Because | didn't know
but he intended to sell him to 60 before
hearse. | wish to say that he won't
answer the purpose. He never would get
the corpse around in time for the Resur-
rection. II Eimird (N. " RepuIii-
can.
Year: 1859

A WORD TO THE BOYS ON GUMPT1oN,-
Look here, John, they say you are one of
the best scholars in school Do you study
the dictionary What is the meaning of
the word, gumption 2"


Don't know guess it is not die
tionary work "


" Perhaps not but let me tell you
where it can be found ii the composition
Of every wide-awake, go ahead Yankee
character,-cither man or boy. L knew
boy who could work the most difficult
example in the arithmetic, and parse tho
most intricate sentences--but when his
mother sent him to get some kindling wood
brough, in an ormfui green pine, Tho
same boy put the harness on the horse
wrong side out, and tied up the COED house
dog with slip-nooso that would have
choked him in few moments. Another
time, he drove through the bars, and stood
on the inside to put them up 30 he had
to climb over TO get into the roaa--and
all for the lack of little gumptjon.


"O! do stop, unclo you are ridioul-
ing me. But you know I haye no taste
for such little every day things. pos
sess a mind superior to such grevslling
pursuits can not come down to farm
ing"


/" Indeed, that is news to me. Above
every day affairs! believe You are not
above eating and drinking, wanting clean
clothes, &C., all of which your father and
mother must procure. Not above spend
ing the money your father has earned on
the farm by hard toll"


90 don't be so serious uncle. /
only meant that I'd rather do something
else."


Well, pray, what lofty asPiratioussfll
your mind ?"


Il intend to get an education, and
be


" Be what speak out"


Well, a lawyer, perhaps, or a doctor
or may he, professor in some college


Very well, John; care net what
you make, if you only fill your place
honorably. But let me tell you, the day
has gone by, when it was thought that
anybody knew enough to be Farmer.
A Farmer needs to be man of enlarged
views, of close thinking, OF thorough, II no.
extensive reading of solid, good, prac
tical common sense and he as much
needs good share of the quality called
gumption, as any other man. 1t consists
in taste and capacity to adapt itself to
circumstances, however adverse, peculiar,
or changeable. If you follow one Of the
learned professions, you will find if you
have not gumption enough to strike out
your own path independently, you will
not he a successful character. You should
know little of everything, so that if cir
cumstances throw you out of one position,
you can turn around. roll up your sleeves
and step into another as if born to it.
How few follow through life the business
they commence with, You may possess
talents of the highest order, and have
head as full of book knowledge as the
schools can crowd it,--and still not sue
ceed. 1t is not intellect, nor education.
nor wealth, that makes man successful
but the quality called gsmption, that
teaches him how to use all these advau-
tqges to the best purpose That is what
makes the man sir =
Year: 1859

A little fellow about five years old
run across street, and his course ran
between the fore legs OF horse, which
was rapidly passing along. A man who
saw the occurrence, ran and snatched las
boy. supposing he was Injured in ih ,-
tempt. But the boy, unhurt portly ejac-
ulated,-" Let him keep his horse out of
my way what do | care"
Year: 1859

l.. S.-You must come aud see us and
stay all summer. Charley will be glad
to have you ! knOw-lf he isn't it makes
no difference. He is such dear fellow I!
He just brought me five new bonnets to
choose from, and because they were all so
beautiful couldn't decide, he told me to
keep them all, will give you one when
you come.


An reuOir, SIS.
Year: 1859

DANGER OF STREAMING THE EYES IN TWI-
LIGHT.-ln the London and Edinburgh Philo-
sophical Magazine. for May, is an account of
sudden loss OF the power Of distinguishing
colors, produced by oyer-taXing the eyes A
sea-captain, who was in the habit, when time
hung heavy on his hands, of occupying it by
engaged upon red flower, and being anxious
to finish il, prolonged his labor until twilight
came on, and he found it difficult to select the
suitable coiors. To obtain more light he went
into the companion-way and there continued
his work. While thus taxing his eyes his
power of distinguishing the colors suddenly
vanished He went upon deck, hoping that In
increase of light would restore his vision. In
vain. From that time to the present, more
than ten years, he has remained color blind
Mr. White Cooper, who brought this case 70
notice, says that, after the great Exhibition of
1851, several instances came under his notice
i'll which the sensibility of she retna was tenn
porarily blunted by the excitement to which
it was exposed in that brilliant scene
Year: 1859

BRAZIL.-The New York Times correspon-
dent al Rio informs us of the latest change in
the Brazilian Cabinet; the former Administra-
ton retiring upon questions of Finance, and
leaving Senior FerraZ and his friends as sue
cessOrs. We are Furthermore told that for the
first time in his reign. the Emperor is about 10
visit Bahia, Pernambuco, and other important
points in the North. The local officials have
been instructed to make no formal arrange
ments for his reception, and 10 be sparing of
unnecessary expenses. A grant to Mr.. South
worth, North AmericaD, had been made by
Government, OF right to dig and export a
valuable turf said to abound in bituminous
oil. There was some talk also of q line of
Brazilian and North American steamers, DR..
Rainey, well known for his ardent advocacy
of such an enterprise, having arrived at Rio
with authority from wealthy company of
this city to negotiate for the formation Of the
necessary corporation.
Year: 1859

A FALSE WIFE SHOT IN A THEATRR-A
short time since the performance at the thea
tre at Cronstadt Russia, was in Interrupted and
the audience thrown into considerable agita-
tion, by the report of a fire-arm and the pierc-
ing shrek proceeding from closed box on the
second tier. Cries were raised by a number
of persons and the female portion of the au-
dience prepared to fly. 1t was soon ascer-
tanned that gentleman of fortune had dis
covered his wife in the box with a Count -,
and had discharged pistol at her, inflicting a
severe wound. The husband was arrested and
taken off to prison. The medical men enter
tain hopes that the wound of the lady will
not prove fatal.
Year: 1859

Gas.--We are glad to learn that the appara-
tus nj the Gas Works is now in good order,
and that no farther trouble need be appre-
hended. The difficulty was in the centre
valve. and was one which, under the circum-
stances. could not have been avoided The
remedy was applied without assistance from
abroad. and the gentleman who had been
sent for to make an examination of the works,
was informed by telegraph that his services
were not needed.
Year: 1859

MONUMENT TO DIR. E. X. KANE.-An asso-
citation has been formed recently in New York
for the purpose of raising funds for the erec-
ton of a monument to the memory of the late
DR.. Kane. The sum is not to exceed Si3,0u0,
and that amount is expected 10 be raised by a
course of lectures. TO be delivered by some OF
the most eminent men of the day, several of
whom have already signified their willing
ness to aid the design.
Year: 1859

BABE IN THE WooDs.-The neighborhood
of State Bridge N. Y, was excited one day
last week by the loss of q little boy, three
years old, the son of Tobin Allen, who strayed
into the woods. Large numbers of people
turned ont and explored the whole country,
but the lad was not found till the next day,
having remained in the woods all night. On
the day OF his discovery at least one hundred
and fifty persons turned out in the search
When found he was fast asleep behind a log,
wet and chilled by the storm.
Year: 1859

Direct Trad:.--A memorial upon the subject
of Commercial Independence, is al the Office
OF the Central Agricultural Society, for sig
natures. Will all who feel any interest on
the subject avail themselves of this opportu-
nifty for urging it upon the Legislature by pc
tition
Year: 1859

FISH IN WATER PIPEs-A water pipe burst
In New York Friday, and in mending it, it was
discovered that the Croton water pipes, all the
way from the lake to the city, nave been a
swimming pond for the fish. Numbers of
white and yellow bass were found on Friday
night amid the mass of earth and rocks, and
as fast as found, Were roasted by the laborers at
the great rosin fires kept up during the night,
and eaten with avidity. One of the fish thus
caught was nine inches in length. They We're
driven up by the water amid the rocks and
died since its drawing off,
Year: 1859

LEIPsIC, May Goth, 1859.


Mr.. EDIToR:-Some person styling himself
ViatOr," made my name rather prominent in
the last number of your paper, aud as far as that
Is concerned | have nothing to say, for should
not know where nor how to begin TO answer his
compliments; but word to your numerous
readers in reference TO the salaries of myself
and assistant: The commissioners pay US all
that they can afford at present, aud thsy are
well satisfied that our salaries are not what
they should be; but we in Leipsic know our
own business better than any "traveller" can
know it, we are we'll satisfied that there is no
injustice on the part of the commissioners
and if could have my way. the man who
charges them with injustice should not play
on our cellar-door any more" until he had
made amends for past misconduct.


D. N. PUTNAM
Year: 1859

The war in Europe is now the al-absorbng
topic, and anything tending to throw light upon
the position and movements of the contendng
armies is read with interest. To those not
familiar with the Geography OF the Seat of
War, the following rough diagram of the posi-
ton OF the contending armies in Sardiua, as de-
scribed in the London Times of the Cd instant,
may be found interesting and satisfactory, as
giving better idea of The locality than can be
gathered from mere written descriotion.
Year: 1859

IR. EDITOR Please insert in a corner {
Times, the following choice morceau, an
will oblige ONE WHO'S STRUCK.


The Young Widow.
She is modest, but not beautiful
Free and easy, but not bold
Like an apple, ripe and mellow
Not too young and not too old.
Half inviting, half repulsive,


Now advancing and now shy,
There is mischief IN her dimple,
There is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature;


She is schooltd IN all lis arts;
She has taken her diploma


As the mistress of all hearts;
She can tell the very moment


When TO sigh and when 10 smile;
True, maid is sometimes charming,
But the widow all the while.
Are you sad how very serious
Will her handsome face become;
Are you angry ! she is wreIched,
Lonely, fricndless, fearful, dumb
Are you mirthful! how her laughter,
Silver.soundlng, will mug uul
She can lure. and CATCH and play you.
As the ang ler does the trout.
Year: 1859

MEETING AT SAcRAMENT0.-Mr. Broderick WAS
announced to speak yesterday evening at Sac
ramento. and it was expected that one of the
largest political gatherings ever held in the
State would assemble to hear him. He has
announced bis ability to establish the truth OF
his statement at Nevada in regard to the Sena.
torial election, and that he will do so we have
not particle of doubt. he will also speak on
other matters of public interest which have
been discussed more or less during the present
canvass, and his speech is looked for with much
interest II will probably be received in the
Onion this evening.
Year: 1859

An act was passed by the last Legislature
submitting to the people Of the State the qnes-
tion of calling Convention to revise the Con-
stitution. By the provisions Of the act, those
in favor of having Convention called, are re-
quired to have the words "for Convention"
written or printed on their ballots, and If OPP
posed to Convention they may have the words
"against Convention" on their ballots. AS
II is requisite, however, that majority of all
who vote at the election shall have on their
ballots the words "for Convention" or other
words to the same effect. in order to carry the
proposition, it is unnecessary for those opposed
to the Convention to vote on the question in
other words, all votes not given for the meas
ure will be counted against 1t.


An experience Of nine years under our pres
ent Constitution, has demonstrated that some
changes can be made in that instrument to ad-
vantage. Our judiciary system, in particular
needs to be radically changed, in order the bet
ter to adapt it to the wants of the people.
These changes might long since have been
made by the Legislature, in the manner point
ed out by the Constitution, but SO many Of the
members Of the past Legislatures have been
in favor of calling Convention that it has
thus far been found impossible to procure the
assent OF both Houses to any change that was
really needed. The influence Of persons who
for the time being held lucrative county and
State Offices, has also had potent effect upon
past Legislatures in preventing any change
that would really be an improvement; but
these inhuences would have but little effect up
on the members Of o Convention elected ex-
pressly to revise the organic law. One objec-
tion that has been raised against Convention.
is that the new Constitution may leave it in the
power of the Legislature to fix upon the State
institutions that are Objectionable to the peo-
pie but as the Constitution when adopted by
the Convention will have to be submitted to a
direct vote of the people, before it can be put
in force, such objections can have but little
force. When the new Constitution is submit
ted to the people for ratification or rejection, If
they do not like 1t better than the one under
which we are now living, they can reject it aud
nothing will be lost except the expense Of the
Convention. Believing as we do, that the
chance Of getting better Constitution is worth
the expense Of Convention, and having full
confidence in the ability Of the people to judge
of the merits of any new Constitution that may
be submitted to them, we shall vote "for a Cou-
vsntion.'
Year: 1859

WE alluded last week to reports that were In
circulation in regard to the acts Of certain
county officers, who had from some cause un-
known virtually set aside the judgment OF the
Court of Sessions in criminal case. The case
was one in which man named Webber was
aned fifty dollars, and in default Of payment
was ordered to be imprisoned twenty-five days.
As we understood it, the fine was not paid, and
Webber was suffered to run at large until the
expiration Of the twenty-five days, when Of
course he could not be punished unless he
should voluntarily come forward and pay the
fine, of which there was little prospect. The
sentence of the Court was thus nullifed, for
which some one was in fault. Webber called
at our office one day last week, however, and
stated that he had paid up the fine of fifty dol
lars, and we learn that twenty dollars of 1t was
paid to Mr.. Anderson, the District Attorney,
but we are not able to find out who received
the other thirty dollars There is no record in
the Clerks Office that any portion of the Hne
has been paid. Itappears that the commitment
was made out in the Clerks office, soon after
the sentence was rendered, and placed in the
hands Of the Sherif's officer, but the District
Attorney modified the sentence, and instructed
the officer to give Webber q week in which to
settle the fire, and this time was extended from
some cause until the term of the sentence had
expired, and the Judgment Of the Court was
thus practically set aside. But If Webber has
paid the fine, as he says, it will be matter Of
some interest to know who got the money.