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Year: 1859

A CARD.-Itis is a well known fact among medi.
cal men that there has long been wanted good and
reliable preparation of SARSAPARlLLA, as nearly
all that are manufactured in the East CONTAIN SPIRITS
and some Of them even MERCURY, although processing
not to do soconsequently, for AL cutaneous eseases
etc thev are injurious instead of beneficial. Now in
the preparation we offer to the public we are willing
to show the receipt TO any one-no matter who-Doc
TOR OR 40 DooTOR-as every man has right TO know
what he is taking:
Year: 1859

CorYRIGHT TAKEN OUT. A copyright was
taken out in the United States Court Thursday,
by James Riley, for book called the Proph-
estes Explained, from which we take the
following, as a specimen of the style. One
might as we'll dive to the bottom of mud
hole and expect to find clear water, as to expect
to get an idea from the whole book, Of which
what follows is fair sample; "Had this
donkey world discernment and knowledge
sufficient to qualify them to carry-here occurs
phrase We can not publish-they would see
this man that shall smite the earth with the rod
of his mouth, and with the breath of his life shall
he slay the wicked, will on these prophetic
scenes, models, substances and knowledge, have
the power, through his will concentrated on
them, to bring them about, and to reflect them
into the minds of world as he sees them,
and to SO daguereOtype them on their minds
till they see, reflect and act on them as he
desires just as his mind made the prophets
see, act, think and reflect on these scenes az the
Messiah at them would with his senses on"
Year: 1859

In spite of all the rumors of Peace Congresses, all the goings to and fro of Ambassadors, all the explanations of Min isters, and all the peaceful professions of all the crowned heads of Europe, the pub lie mind refuses to become tranquil, and the funds obstinately decline to believe in peace or prosperity. The opinion that the necessities of Louis Napoleon call for a war; and the no less confirmed opinion that he will have that war in some form. regardless both of the interests of France and the desires of all humane men, grow, rather than decrease in strength, with every new development of affairs. Both Austria and France continue he most &C., tive preparations for war the German States are compelled, in their modest little way, to do tl4e same, and England and Sardinia are not far behind. Russia is too much interested in getting her revenge against the Western Powers for the war of five years ago, and her long sought iso- ation, ever to interfere in earnest in the interest of peace. She will almost neces- sarily, supposng her Czar to have even

 

 en to foment and aggravate difficulties be- tween the Western Powers, rather than heal them. Russia has but little trade to be injured by war, and great profit by being let alone in Eastern Europe. A general war bctween the Western Powers will extend practically the dominion of the Czar to long. coveted Constantinople. Any other policy would be not only con trary to the old traditions of the country and of all the Czars, but would also sub- ject the present one to the danger of a Russian impeachment-which Is assassin ation.

 We consider 1t incumbent on our feder- al authorities 10 prepare to take such ad- vantage ol the coming contest in Europe as may be most to our interest. There is no possibility that we can do anything to stop livery little that we can ever be mixed up in it. We wish to be isolated just as Russia does, except that our wish is modified by much larger commercial interest and an infinitely larger humanity than can be found in that great country. Nevertheless our Federal Government ought to prepare carefully and coolly to use the tumult of Europe in such a way as to promote the peace and prosperity oi America. Events of such importance ought to be well studied out before hand and turned as faras IS consistent with hon. or to the benefit of this nation = New Orleans Courier.
Year: 1859

~ About Aslf:past eight o'clock last even
ug I'm alarm Of FIRE was sounded for the Fifth
District in .lr North Division. The fire was
near the extreme northern limits Of the city.
i,y one report it was said to hare been the
North Avenue bridge,
Year: 1859

An Albany policeman catching two burglars
in the act Of entering a mans house, gave the
alarm, and the burglars. escaped into the back
yard aud the policeman supposed into the street.
IN the morning at an early hour the housemaid
heard rap at the back door, and two gentle
men politely requested permission to pass
through into the street, which she granted.
They were the burglars.
Year: 1859

The PoRr BYRON RoAD.-We learn
that the contractors on the Port Byron and
Sterling Railroad, have contracted to grade
and tie thirty five miles of this road. for
sos 600 for which they are to be paid by
those interested along the line of the road,
and without foreign aid.


They use Tamorock ties, brought from
the falls of Black River, Wisconsin, and oi
the most durable character. This shows
how cheaply work Of this kind can be done
when the people pay the money and look
after its expenditure. A large part Of the
work is already performed.


Mr.. Henry, the indefatigable President,
is using strenuous efforts to push the work
to an early completion.
Year: 1859

BuRGLARv.-Some graceless scamps
broke into the store of s W. Osgood. Tues
day night, by cutting through Pannel in
the back door. by which means they were
enabled to reach in and turn the key. They
made way with lot of fine cutlery and
other fancy articles. OF considerable
value. The burglars were evidently new
hands at this kind of work, Is every sur
rounding sufficiently indicated. A sharp
look out will be kept for these fellows, and
if discov cred they will be made to suffer.
Year: 1859

NJ Office is hereby given by the Board Of supervi-
IN of Sutter county, that there is submitted to
The electors of said county TO be voted on by them
the next general election of said county for the eec


ton of State and county officers, 10 be held on We'd
nesday, the seventh day of September, A. d. 1882
proposition for the said Board of Supervisors of said
Sutter county, to take and subscribe fifty thousand
dollars the capital stock Of the San Francisco and
Marysville Railroad Company, and to Issue the bonds
of said county in the manner provided by, and in
pursuance Of act entitled tan act to authorize the
Board of Supervisors of the county of Suter to take
and subscribe fifty thousand dollars to the capital
stock Of the San Francisco and Marysville Railroad
Company and to provide fo the payment of the same,
and other matters relating thereto,n approved April
10Th, 1852 for the payment Of such subscription, and
notice is further given that the said Board have order
ed that the proposition be voted upon by ballot form
ing part of the ticket made and voted for county
officers for said county, at said election, and to lie de-
posted in the ballot box ard at the same time
on such tickets for said county officers.


And said Board Of Supervisors further give notice,
that in order to vote upon said proposition the words
Subscription of Fifty Thousand Dollars To the San
Francisco and MaIysville Railroad Company" must
be either printed written upon such ballots, and
those voting in favor of said proposition must have
the word YES printed written such ballot, and
those voting against such proposition must have the
word "No" printed written on such ticket.
Nj. Y. GAER, Charm. Board Subs.


true copy. Attest c. E. WmCoxoN, Clerk.
Year: 1859

REvERIEs NF MNER.-There is scarcely
bachelor in California who, toiling to amass
wealth, but has in his minds eye picture
of the future. In glowing colors he paints
home near that of his childhood. Sur
rounded by the comforts and luxuries of life,
he sees one fair form and long loved face, the
partner of his joys and sorrows; repeated in
miniature are those young elves 'that climb
about his knees the envied kiss to share"
Dwelling in the most salubrious climate on
the continent, and under the most magnifi-
cent of skies, surrounded by the prodigal
wealth Of nature in every form, he sighs for
distant home and future bliss. Then he
appreciates the distance that separates him
from home, speculates upon the probability
of the Pacific Railroad being built, to create
cheap and easy access between himself and
friends, or multiplying the last ''cleaning
up by time, bridges the distance by a span
of gold, over which he may walk at his
leisure.-PlacerUiNe Observer.
Year: 1859

IMPORTANT DIsCovERY.-We see it announ-
ced in the Eastern papers that discovery
has been made in relation to the explosive
ness of steam boilers, which completely
overturnS the present theory in relation
thereto. Some man has proved conclusively
by practical tests, that the cause of explo-
sions does not result from allowing the wa
ter in the boiler to get low and then turning
on cold but that there is certain kind of
gas, which generates, and which alone is ex-
plosive in its character, and when the cold
water is suddenly admitted into the boiler
and the steam is low, this gas is increased so
rapidly that an explosion occurs Profting
by this discovery he has invented a conical
tube which partakes of the character of a
thermometer, or guage, and by this means
the gas can escape and thus all danger fan
explosion is done away with. Numerous
experiments have been made in the presence
of scientific men and they have all been
forced to admit its efficacy.-Register.
Year: 1859

THE EARTH ALMoND.-This nut is asserted
to be valuable for fattening hogs, and has
recently been introduced into California
The nut, or root, as it may be more properly
called, is about the same size as the ordinary
almond, and, to the taste is very similar. only
little sweeter. When growing, the roots
spread in every direction, and although the
swine may extract the nut from the ground,
yet they cannot the roots, and hence a new
crop is continually coming forward. 1t is
said by those who fully understand the ma
ture OF the fruit, that it is far superior to
corn, and is much more economical, for fat
tening purposes.
Year: 1859

A MODEL TowN.-Visalia, the county seat
of Tulare, must be delightful place for those
who love peace and quietness. A CORES
pondent of the Times thus alludes to it:


''They say that Visalia consumes more bad
whisky to the man than any other town in
California. There are twelve lawyers in the
place, and they wear revolvers in court
Recently the Board of Supervisors met, and
were so drunk that thay adjourned. Next
morning it was the same, and finally they
staid in town week before they were sober
enough to do the business of the county. All
these things, and many others equally hard,
are related upon the road and in the town
ITSELF"
Year: 1859

II appears the King of Hanover is grand
master of Masons in that kingdom. and that
he refused to enter the Lodge until assured
that the society was essentially christian
Jews are excluded, and local politics of any
country forbidden to be discussed
Year: 1859

Equal JUsTICE.-So far we have purposely
abstained from saying anything about the
all-absorbing Sickles affair, the very name of
which we hate, but can no longer conceal
righteous Indignation that all the scorn, and
contumely, and shame should be heaped up
on the poor, weak woman, while all the
sympathy, and palliation and forgiveness are
for the guilty man. There is anabominable
injustice about the whole affair which grew
naturally enough out of the popular error
that unchastity in woman is an unpardona-
BILE sin, in man venial error. To make
the matter worse, we see woman joining in
the vulgar hue and cry against her fallen
sister, and scarce hear one feminine voice
raised to plead for mercy or for charity Let
them read whats noble preacher says:


ave should pity fallen woman. Not
merely for herself personally should we be
lifted above all protiigate scorn and fiendish
contempt in the treatment of this subject,
but for the humanity that in her is stained
and perverted; for the type of pure woman
hood that lies dishevelled and cast down I'M
der the light of heaven and before God.





The fact of common weakness should at
least make us merciful. 1t is not Just that
upon the woman alone should fall the words
of shame. There is neither justice, honor
nor delicacy in our modern custom, which
scarcely frowns upon the guilty man, while
pouring out all the vials of wrath upon the
guilty woman. 1t may or may not be true,
as some insist, that this foul cancer in socie-
ty can never be eradicated; but we ought at
least to insist upon it that the shame shall
be fairly divided, that the SHINING man shall
be branded as deeply as the SHINING woman.
Suppose every guilty man bore the mark of
shame in his face, in the market, or at church,
how long would the evil continue? But the
meanncss of man has thrust the whole shame
upon woman"
Year: 1859

BY exposure tends to destroy the larve Of
many insects which prey upon the growing
crops. The utmost care should be especial
ly exercised to guard against all standing wa
ter on land plowed in the fall or winter. II
this precaution is not observed. all the ad.
vantages Of early blowing are lost. All
bitches should therefore be carefully cleaned
out, and surface burrows opened for carrying
of the water from rain or melting sn0ws.
These surface furrows should in all cases be
cut to a depth Of several inches below the
depth Of blowing, so as not only to keep the
loose soil free from water. but also portion
at least Of the subsoil. If this necessary
precaution is attended to. the soil will be
fopnd early in spring in good condition Tor
further preparatory culture for the reception
Of seeds Of any description.


Another operation Of primary importance
at This season of the year, is the providing OF
ample aud good shelter for stock Of all kinds
Ia department Of rural economy too often
sadly neglected in this climate. We see
thousands Of cattle which, through the inc!e-
ment season Of winter, have no other pro-
lection IRON lis keen blasts and pelting
storms, than the lee side of bush or a rail
fence, where they stand covering and shi-
veriDg, with their staring coats OF hair full
Of the cold rain or covered with frozen snow
or icicles. This is not only cruel exposure
to the poor animals, but on the part of the
farmer is a sad want Of economy, and the
fruitful source of the almost universal COM
plant heard in the spring Of weakened teams
and emacated and spectral cattle. When
cattle are not properly sheltered during our
changeablc winters, no matter how amply they
may be fed, all they can possible consume IS
necessary TO supply material for that combus-
tion which is requisite TO supply the inereas-
ed demands for animal heat; so that during
winter the poor animal not only fails to gain
Hesh, but a reduction of that formed the pre-
ceding season takes place thence the cause
Of the many skin covered skeletons We see
every spring, Cattle or stock Of any descrip.
tion, well sheltered during winter and stormy
weather, will require less feeding than when
exposed. 50 that the practice has economy as
we'll as humanity TO recommend Il.


The preservation and accumulation OF man.
ures is another object requiring the farmers
attention during the fall and winter. All
substances suitable for this purpose should be
carefully collected and husbanded, and ready
for appteation early in the spring. IN this
climate we do not recommend the filling up
with straw in stables and cattle Yards, beyond
what is necessary Tor the feeding and comfort
Of The animals. A better mode we believe
to be. the application Of all surplus straw as
top dressing on clover or pasture land
which can be made at Intervals during the
winter when the land is tit for hauling. over ;
so that when the spring arrives, the largest
bulk Of improvement will have been made to
the land. and the farmer thus afforded more
leisure for the preparation Of the soil Tor
crops.
Year: 1859




The season of the wear has arrived, SAYS
the Southern Farmer. when the labors Of the
cutiyators Of the soil are TO be directed tn
wards making preparations for the intended
crops of the ensuing year. Among The many
objects which should demand early attentioH
that Of blowing the land designed Tor corn
ia not the least important. There are many
reasons WHY the farmer should not delay this
operation till the spring months. He has lei.
sure now TO perform Il better, and the land
is generally IN better order for plowing than
early in the spring, when the soil is so fee.
quently in an uniavorablc condition. until
late in season, at which time the work has 70
be hurriedIy. and consequently imperfectly
performed. and in too many instances done
when the land is much too wet Fall plowing
Cor corn or cat crop gives to the land the
benefit Of the wistcr's isosts. which greatly
aid 10 property pulysriripg the soil and also
Year: 1859

OLD NEwsPAPERs.-Many people like ncwspa.
pers, but few people preserve them yet the most
interesting reading imaginable is a file of old
newspapers. 1t brings up the very age with all
its hustle and every day affairs, and marks its
genius and its spirit more than the most labored
description of the historian. Who can take up a
paper half a century back without the thought
that almost every name there printed is now cut
upon tombstone at the head of an epitaph
Year: 1859

HORACE GREELEY on MNING.--In one of his
letters TO the Tribune. Greeley expresses his
opinion of the permanency of the mines in this
State, and the certainty that heavy influx OF
population, and consequent reduction Of the price
of labor will more fully develop them. He
writes


Go where you will in the mining region, You
are seldom mile distant from past present
"diggings" Speaking generally, every ravine
gully, or watcr-course has been prosppcted ; eve
ry one at some point dug open to the g bed rock"
aud the everything earth or gravel run through
:" rocker" "t0m' or " sluiop," in the hope of
making it yield the shining dust. Many of those
water courses have been deeply and widely dug
up for miles in extent. If any are left entirely
undisturbcd, the presumption is strong that the
sub baccnt rock is so near the surface that gold
has had no chance to deposit itself thereon. In
some instances, basins or dcpressions in the rock
have been gradually filed up with earth proba-
bly, aurferous-through thousands of years. and
the gold which might otherwise have been str0Wn
down the valley for miles is here collected, so
that it would be sheer waste to mine through
ont those miles. But the more general opinion
seems to be that gold is diflused throughout the
soil of the entire mining region, especially upon
and just above the surface Of the bed rock, though
only in certain localities is it sufficiently abun.
dant to justify efforts to extract it. find no
seeming to cherish any apprehensions that Cali
iornia will cease to produce gold abundantly. at
least within the next quarter of century. On
the contrary, the current belief seems to he that
the influx of population will in time so reduce
the wages of labor, or the progress of invention
and discovery so increase its efficiency that ex-
tensive districts will ultimately be mined with
profit which now necessarily avoided, If the
amount of available water were doubled with a
considerable reduction Of price, the gold product
of California would thereupon be increased scve-
raj millions per annum. At present, mining en-
terprises of considerable promise and indefinite
magnitude remain in allegiance, simply because
The price of labor, the rate of interest and other
elements of the cost of mining are deemed too
high to justify their prosecution.
Year: 1859

Why DON'T YOU LEARN A TRADE This ques-
tion was propounded, in our hearing, few days
since. to young man who had been for several
months unsuccessfully seeking mpoyment as a
clerk or salesman in some of our leading houses.
Complaining Of his i'll luck, one of his friends,
who knew he had mechanical talent, but doubt
ed whether he could make himself useful either
as clerk or salesman, put the iuterrogatory to
him which we have placed as the caption of this
article. The reply was, sit is not SO respectable
as mercantile occupation" Under this deusive
idea, our stores crowded with young men who
have no capacity for business, and who, because
of the fanoied rcspectability of doing nothing,
waste away their minority upon salaries which
cannot possibly liquidatc their expenditures.


Late, too late in life, they discover their error,
and before they reach the age of thirty, many of
them look with envy upon the thrifty mechanic,
whom, in the days of their boyhood, they were
accustomed to deride-Er.
Year: 1859

RIBBON WITH BONNET TO IT.-A very
sprightly correspondent of the Mountain Democrat
observes that the latest style of womans head
dress is a confused mass of straw, laces. ribbons
and flowers, and though dignfed by the name of
bonnet, more suitable appellatiOn would be
a ribbon with bonnet to it. And then the sighs
for the "days of yore, when of bonnets there
were more when women did such dresses wear
as would not make the people stare to know ,chat
was coming there !"
Year: 1859

EFFECTS OF An EDITORIAL " RUsr.n-The editor
of the Amador Sentinel went to the State Fair to
the neglect of lis own business and fighting, and
on his return found things helter-skelter. He
says:


We, the editor OF the Sentinel, are at homo, and
if the good Lord will forgive us for this time,
won't leave home again soon, unless we take
"home" with us. We find everything " t'other
side up' in and out of the office, three or four
unfinished quarrels on hand, and seven or eight
blank challenges lying upon our desk, and not
"red" to meet any thing with. We have spent
all our money. run in debt, wasted our time, i'm
paired ourhealth by sampling liquors at the Fair,
and, finally, cannot find an idea in our head
Year: 1859




IT is said that many persons, during the late
Auroral displays, tancied that they smelt brm-
stone. We suspect that their consciences were
not quite right. There is such thing as seeing
with the eye of faith, and we suppose there is
also such thing as smelling with the nose of
apprehension.


PARS0N BRowNLoW is still at the Virginia
Springs seeking a restoration OF health. He has
almost entirely lest his voice, but he says he in
tends to raise it against Locofocoism as long as
he can, and when he can no longer speak, he
intends to make mouths at the rascaily concern!
A WOMAN in Mddlesex, England, named New
to- recently bit off the nose of Thomas Saverland,
who attempted to kiss her. But he can now kiss
her as much as he pleases, saying to her as the
pig said to the boy that had cut his tail off, you
can't do that again"


IT is said that Grund, the notorious Hessian,
is now President Buchanan's most confidential
adviser. We don't suppose the intercourse can
do much HARM The President mi ght as we'll act
upon Crumbs opinions as upon his own.


WE think that the only smart thing about Mr.
Douglas essay in Harper was exhibited in bis
having it copyrighted. His true policy, whether
he knows the fact or not, is to have it read as
little as possible.


THE New York TFiJuns says that Mr. Dickens
is not coming to this country after ALL" We have
no doubt. that if he ever comes, he will come
" after all'' he can get.


A MAN, hung recently in North Carolina for a
great crime, ascrihed all the ills OF his career TO
high living. High living sometimes leads to
higher dying