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Year: 1860

ing, but alas, the clouds soon gathered
thickly around US, and now what have
we to look forward to! The little tina
we have remaining will be insufficient tt
furnish food for ourselves and our pool
babes, aud many long weeks must elapse
before I can resume my old employ
ment."


"But what a blessing to think that
health is surely, though slowly return.
ing, William. All, we cannot be toe
thankful. What are poverty and suffer.
ing while you are spared to us?"
The husbands reply was prevented by
the merry jingle of the bells, as the first
sleigh drove up to the door, and a mo-
ment after came the kindly greeting ot
Farmer Jones.


"Good evening, neighbor Glad to
see you looking little better. A party
of us have called to wish you happy
new year. Rather before the time, to be
sure, but YOU must excuse US, as it is
kindly meant.


By the time the farmer had finished
his speech, long line of sleighs had
drawn up in the little yard, guest after
guest appeared with cheerful and sym
pathizing words, which fell like music
on the ears of the sick man and his hope
full wife.


The most sensitive pride could hardly
have taken offense at the quiet, kindly
manner in which shed and cellar were
now filled by the busy party, while an
other deposited in the neat little kitchen
it's appropriate share Of winter stores, to-
gether with many useful package OF
dry goods suitable both for parents and
children.


Few words were spoken, but the light
which shone on the countenance of Will
liam Jones, and the tears in the eyes OF
his wife, showed that deep feelings were
at work within, and as the happy party
drove from the door, every heart re
sponded to the farmers exclamation


ssThat's the right kind Of a party, my
good friends. The year has been an
abundant one to us, and now that it is
about to- close, it is well to obey the
command-Freey ye haze recesced, freely
girer


Once more the farmers sleigh took
the lead. AS his own dwelling came in
sight, he stopped and looked at the
merry train, and gave cordial invita-
ton to dance out the old year in his ca
pacious Kitchen And now the secret
cause. .of Mrs. Browns absence was ex-
planned; for, dressed in her best, the
good lady appeared at the door to vel
come her guests, while as they entered
the squeak of the old fiddle belonging
to old Simon, as he sent forth its pre-
liminary notes, might be heard. An ex-
cellent supper in due season appeared
and merrily was the old year danced out
Year: 1860

hate bachelors! There's bold, un-
qualified assertion right in the teeth of
every bachelor living. Did ever any
body see such cross, selfish, surly set
as they are? Why, 1 never put my foot
into passenger car, that cam tell, at
the very first glance around me, who are
bachelors and who are not. You can
read it in their faces; and their actions
show it plainly enough. A married man
resigns his seat smillingly, if the car is
crowded; but, ye gods! if bachelor has
to get up to give lady his seat, such a
look as she gets, and such time as he
has grumbling about 'hoops taking so
much room, as if it was any of his bust
ness how much room they take, and as
if passenger railway cars were not in,
tended to accommodate hoops as well as
the dear creatures who occupy" them
Married men are always more polite, be-
cause-because they have wives to teach
them-ahem!


Can't tell when man is going home
to a pretty, cherry Tipped wife, and when
he isn't? To be sure | can.


never go to the theater, that, look
ing down into the parquette, don't see
whole rows ofgloomy visaged bachelors,
who come there to pass away the time
because they haven't wives and babies
to keep them at home, and they don't
know what to do with themselves. Poor
fellows! how / pity them!


If they were all like Ike Marvel-bless
his dear old bachelor heart!-we might
tolerate them; but save me from them as
they are! habitually make for the
other side of the walk whenever I see
one of the tribe coming. for I had rather
encounter score of married men than
one gloomy, sour visaged old bachelor


Out upon old bachelors! Courtshir
and marriage to every mothers son Of
them. ANNIE TREVOR.
Year: 1860

LAAO w ASAAOsAe A1OS


We sometimes meet with men who
seem to think any indulgence in an af-
feetionate feeling is weakness. They
will return from a journey, and greet
their families with distant dignity, and
move among their children with the
cold and lofty splendor of an iceberg,
surrounded by its broken fragments.
There is hardly more unnatural sight
on earth than one of those families
without heart, A father had better
extinguish boys eyes than take away
his heart. Who that has experienced
the joys of friendship, and values sym
pathy and affection, would not rather
lose all that is beautiful in nature s
scenery, than be robbed of the hidden
treasure of his heart? Cherish, then,
your hearts best affections. Indulge in
Che warm and gushing emotions of filial
paternal, and fraternal love.
Year: 1860

You did begin. You can't deny


You kissed me first. Don't you remember
How splendidly the moon rode high


And full, that evening in September
We two were sitting quite alone,
Your head upon my shoulder resting
The loving moonlight round us shone,


You pouted out your lips, suggesting
That Ishould bend my head to see


If you were earnest, or but joking;
My lips touched yours. You mustagree
That crime was of your own provoking.
Ifyou were vexed why did you stay,


Your head upon my breast reclining2
Or not tell rue to take away


The arm that was your waist confning?
Twas long ago, and yet it seems s7r:iA3
But yesterday, as now recalling
Our fresh young love, our happy dreams,
The Autumn leaves around us falling.
We little thought how it would end,


That love our future life was guiding
To where we are, this little friend


To our protection thus confding
Il can't be helped, We must receive


The charge, while trustfully believing
That love, in his yeung life, will leave
No greater cause than ours, for grieving
1t must be so. The breast from which


The little fellow strength is gaining,
Contains heart in love SO rich,


I, fearless, trust him to your training.
Year: 1860




Strong efforts are making to induce
the Senate Brown raid Committee to
subpoena Gov. Wise before them, to as
certain what his grounds were for assert
ing that he had reason to believe that
people North and West were arraying
to march to Virginia and rescue Brown
and his companions, and upons
belief he made a great military display
at the execution of those men. It is
said that Governor Wise will be called
and the result will be that some startling
developments will be made, or that the
Governor will be exposed in making an
unnecessary demonstration for political
effect. Which way the scales will turn
is subject of considerable speculation
Year: 1860

ANOTHER DIsCOvERY-SLAvE EXCITEMENT NEAR
MEMPHs The Memphis Argus of the 22d comes to
us with the information that abolition excitement
is in vogue in that vicinity. We copy:


For some time past Mr. A. j. Worman the we'll
known river engineer, residing on Pigeon Roost
road, near this city, has been much annoyed by the
depradatiOns of the negroes whose headquarters
seemed to be in the woods in the vicinity, and on
Monday evening last accompanied by Mr.. Paul
Rice, started in pursuit


few miles from his residence they succeeded in
arresting two negro men, whom they brought to
the city and lodged in Jail as runaways While
coming toward the city with their captives, they
observed tree, portion of whose bark being cover
ed with mud led to the suspicion that something
was concealed therein. With knife they scraped
the mud until it revealed hollow place in the tree
in which they discovered quart bottle filled with
poison. Tho negroes were then closely questioned
regarding the bottle, when they admitted that it
had been procured by a white man who was with
them portion of the time, and who had endeavor.
ed to induce them to use it in killing the white
people.


They said there we're large quantities Of it in other
places. From what could be gathered from the con-
fessions Of the negroes, it seems that white lien
have been tampering with runaway slaves who
swarm the woods in the vicinity of the city; and
have endeavored to excite them to insurrection.-
The negroes state that many negroes camp in caves
and holiows south of Fort Pickering, and that they
are frequently visited by white men. A portion Of
this may be somewhat exaggerated, but there is
sufficient known to show that the slaves in this
vicinity sre being tampered with by white men, and
to warrant the inhabitants in keeping strict watch
for further developments.
Year: 1860

that maxia. and to assure the national Democracy
that we will faithfully observe all of covenants
and Obligations.


With pride and pleasure refer to our great chief
tain Who is he?-Stephen A. Douglas, name
which has become dear, familiar household word
in the happy homes of millions of American free
men. Stephen A. Douglas, the patriot who loves
his whole country, the great American Senator VINO
is now the fearless defender of the constitution and
the Union. Illinois can longer alone claim him
as her citizen-his home is the United States OF
America-his country is our country-his people
our people, and his God our God May it ever be
thus! With brave hearts we will follow him into
his great struggle for he is as true, gallant and pa
trioc leader as ever led host Of freemen to bat
tie and to victory.


Az for myself can never consent to fusion
with the Ssceders. difference Of opinion on
great vital question divides wide as the poles,
and can never recognize their nominations, made
in violation of Democratic rules and usages. All
of nv personal afinites are for the Seceders We
have long acted together, and many of them are my
warm personal friends. l have parted from them
with much sorrow, and l will permit no partlzan
feeling no,o to do them injustice Most of them
acted accordidg to the dictates of an honest Judg
ment think their judgment was hasty and wrong.
could not agree with them at Baltimore, neither
can agree with them now. They have right to
their opinions and certainly have an equal right
to form and express my own. We now belong to
different political parties, but hope that our kind
personal relations will always continue.


My friends! My fellow-ctizens My country
men! feel that use not the language Of an ex-
cited alarmist when say that the Union is in I'M
menent peril. Before God and my country hon
estly believe it 1t is now threatened by cold.
determined .fendish tanaticism at the North, and
piM. mad ultraism at the South Both of these
feelings are nimical to the best interests of the
country; and it becomes the high and solemn duty
of all conservative to rally in solid, unyied.
ing, and unwagerins phalanx around the Ark Of
the Covenant" of our fathers, and preserve 1t from
from violence and desecraton. hope that the peo-
pie of the nation will soon speak out in voice that
cannot be misunderstood, in the eloquent and patri-
otic language of the "0ld Hero Of the Hermitage"
1.-The Union must and shall be preserved" When
that great fiat shall 90 FORTH then again shall peace
and prosperity dwell within our borders, and our
csuntry continue to be the pride and glory Of the
whole earth.
Year: 1860

Oh I Be not the First!
Oh be not the first 10 discover
A blot on the fame of friend,
A fnw In the faith Of lover,
as Whose heart may prove true In the end.
We none Of US know one another,
50 And oft into error we fall
THIN let us speak well of our brother,


Or speak not about him st all.
How often the light smile of gladness
Is worn by the friend that We meet,
, To cover soul fall Of sadness,
Z. Too proud 10 acknowledge defeat.
How often the sigh of detection
= 2 Is heaved nom the hypocrite's breast,
To parody truth and affection,


Or luli suspicion to rest.
How often the friends We hold dearest


Their noblest emotions conceal;
And bosoms the purest, sincerest.


Have secrets they cannot reveal.
Leave base minds to harbor suspicion,


And small ones to trace our defects.
Let ours be nobIer ambition.


For base is the mind that suspects.
W. none Of 10 know one another,


And Oft into error do fall;
Then let US speak well Of our brother,


Or speak not abont him at all.
Year: 1860

DEATH OF WV. Hill, EsQ.-We regret to learn
this morning Of the sudden death Of the gentleman
whose name heads this notice. He was a native of
this town, and at one time, when quite young
man, represented this county in the Legislature


tie afterwards moved to Halifax county, where he
married. He had been citizen of that county but
short while. when he was sent to the Senate by
the Democratic party in 1858; and was again nomi-
natec ior the same Office previous to the late eee-
elections, but his private interests demanding his
whole attention. having removed most of his pro.
perty to another State he was reluctantly compell-
ed to decline nomination unanimously rendered
him for reelection. His noble qualities had endear


60 MIN to many warm friends, and his death will be
deeply regretted by all.-Wil Journal.
Year: 1860

~%NNAeANAa


THR GAS COMPANY, THE CRY OF CLEVELAND,
AxD THE CTIzENs.-For long time the City
of Cleveland and the Public have quietly sub
mitted to that immense private monopoly, the
Cleveland Gas Company; at length they
have been requested by the City Council to
reduce their prices, and in answer refuse to
comply with such demand, and do not recog-
nize the right Of the Council to legislate as to
prices to private consumers.


All right, Mr. Gas Company, nor do private
consumers recognize the right of Mr.. Gas
Company to fleece them to any further ex-
tent than they are compelled for their own
convenience to submit to. Gas is luxury
we all desire to have and pay for at a fairrate
Of profit to those who supply it, but to pay no
such rate as shall aggrsndize few monopO-
listsIto so enormous an extent, (which in the
absence of any proof to the contrary we have
a right to believe this company realize.


They deny in general terms the large profits
they are supposed to have made and state
that transfers of stock have been made at 10
per cent, and less, advance on itspar value.
But who ever heard Of Cleveland Gas Stock
being offered for sale, although eager inqui-
ries have been made fol. il 1t has always
been understood to be in the hands of a few
holders who stick to it pretty tight as well
they may. It is generally believed that an
immense profit far beyond any reasonable
compensation, has been derived BY the COM
pany, and although It may be true that they
have not divided very large profits, that they
have invested very largely in additional gas
pipe, etc., etc, and are supposed to have more
Year: 1860

FESTIVAL Strawberry Festival win be
held this evening in the Lecture room Of
the Wesleyan Methodist Church, on Euclid
street. The proceeds viii be used for the
purpose of painting and otherwise inprov-
ing the House Of Worship. A generous pub
lie are invited to attend. Tickets of admission
Is csafg
Year: 1860

DorsLE TRAcx.-Tha City Railway Company
are laying double track through Randolph
street from State to the West Market The
double track on State street is daily proving
itself Of great value to our public in time and
patience saved aad convenience gained
Year: 1860

TIE XorAyEs DIsnANDED.-We find the
following announcement going the rounds of
the press.


"A drill By the Chicago Zouaves at the
Wigwam in that city on Tuesday evening.
is understood to have been their last appear
ance' in military capacity. The members
propose to devote their time and talents ex-
clusirely TO their private affairs hereafter"
This is the most sensible conclusion the
company could come to, and we hope ell the
victims Of the Iouave mania will follow the
example Haries tactics are a good thing
in their way, but that is no reason why young
men should neglect their legitimate business
and waste their time and money wandering
about the country to illustrate them. There
is time and place for all things, and militia
rv companies are proper institution enough
in the right time and place. But there may
be intemperance in all things, and 1t is as
pernicious in q degree to go on bender in
strange garments and musket on your
shoulder, sleeping out in tents, rs to indulge
in a private convivial at the corner grocery.
Excess in all things is bad for health and mo-
raIity The military mania has much to an
swer for We have heard Of young men
who belonged 10 certain crack regiment ad-
dicted 70 perpetual parades, who have IN at
tending these military escapades, neglected
their business until they lost their situations,
spent all they could earn, and were by the
continual excitement they were kept in, un-
fitted for their private ayocations, and were
literally rained by this military fnrore.-
| pr,,{ JI,, E1ulIo
Year: 1860

SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMS. The Rev.
Henry Wood is writing letters to the
Journal of Commerce from Japan. In
his last, he states that economy is great
virture among the japanese to encourage
which strip of fish skin is sent with every
letter from an official, whatever the sub
ject, to remind the receiver their ances-
tors were once poor fishermen, and that
therefore none of their descendants should
be ashamed Of industry and economy
He adds:


"Two of these singular and instructive
mementoes have accompanied letters even
to me, which might teach no needless
lesson if attached to pole and carried
through Wall street, Broadway, and sew.
eral New. \ ork avenues to say nothing oil
half dozen other places"
Year: 1860

ROAD FROM RED BLUFF TO HONEY LAKE
AT meeting held at Red Bluff on the 7th
instant for the purpose of receiving the
report of the Committee sent out to view the
route for road from that place to Honey
Lake Valley, Committee of eight was ap.
pointed to solicit subscriptions for the build
ing of the contemplated road, and also to
employ person to superintend the work
The road will intersect the Honey Lake and
Marysville Wagon Road, twenty-five miles
from Honey Lake. The work will commence
as soon as possible
Year: 1860

GRAFTON AT THE DISTRICT FAIa.-The Board
of Managers of the Northern District Agri-
cultural Society have been fortunate enough
to secure the promise of the Rev. I. Starr
King to deliver the Annual Address before
the Society. Mr.. King is one of the great
orators of America, and we expect to see such
an audience to hear him as was never before
assembled in Marysyille.
Year: 1860




July 9TH, 1860.


EplroR DExocaAr:- :-Adrift on the desert
Having freighted the last mule and wejghed
the picket pins for voyage of discovery,
am seated at our first camp from Carson City
for few random thoughts, suggested by our
trip thus far.


l arrived at our camp near Virginia City
on the eve of the 2d inst, to join the mem
bers Of the Black Rock expedition remain
ing on this side, for our long contemplated
southern trip.


This was my first trip over the Yuba Gap
route, and found it far preferable to any
ro ute have yet travelled.


The Washoe Mines,


had not time or opportunity to examine
minutely; but from the little that saw of
the mines, the information could gain from
reliable men at Virginia and Carson. and
more than ALL the unmistakable indications
of the surrounding hills, l am satisfied that
there lie buried amid Natures unexplored
vaults untold treasures of mineral that, when
discovered and brought to light by the un-
tiring energy of the Anglo-Saxon race, will
not only change the very face of nature here,
but will send a golden stream of wealth
along the valleys and hillsides of our own
California. But, at present, with all the
labor and capital applied here, comparative
ly little is known to a demonstration regard
ing these mines, except in a few favored To-
calities


Farming in Carson Valley.


The agriculture of this section has many
drawbacks A few small valleys contain all
the land that may really be SAID to be adapt
ed to the pursuits of husbandry, and even in
these comparatively favored spots vegetation
has such a life struggle with inclement skies
and nipping frosts that the harvest cannot
arrive to that abundant fullness that would
satisfy the expectation ofa California farmer.
l saw to-day, corn, potatoes and barley in
progress of growth. and to my surprise, with
the exception Of prcdominance of the GEL
loV kind, of corn, they seemed to have
breasted the season very well.


The Fourth in Carson City


Was duly observed in an old fashioned
turnout of the military and benevolent or
deIs with citizens The oration was deliver
ed by our friend, Charley Bryan, and was
highly spoken of by those who heard it,


A Shooting Affair


Came of just before sundown, by way of
variety. Cause: woman and wine mingled,
perhaps, with little lager beer patriotism
A brilliant display of fireworks at night
closed the out door exercises of the Fourth
at Carson, but an impromptu aurora borealis,
which commenced Immediately after the last
rocket had exploded in the air. laid all at
tempts of man at Examinations so far in the
shade as to be the grand affair of the evening
1t was one of those dreamy nights, neither
moonlit nor dark, in which the calm sereni-
ty of the skies and the balmy breath of
dewey spring prepare the mind to appreciate
nature in her Sunday clothes Commencing
a little west of north, it shot up towards the
zenith with great brilliancy and all the varie.
gated tints of the rainbow j. Z. S.
Year: 1860

BURGLARS AT ONION VALLEY-The hotel at
Onion Valley, Plumas county, was broken
into on the night of the 18th inst. and robbed
We are not informed as to the amount taken.
On the same night the burglars made at
tempts to break into several other houses in
that place but without success.
Year: 1860

GREAT March AGAINST r1ME.-The weu
known horse Morg Miller will go in harness
ten miles for $1,000. against time, at the Park
this afternoon at o'clock. Admission to the
track free. As the weather is cool and the
road entirely free from dust, everybody who
can get away from business will probably
ride out to the Park this afternoon.
Year: 1860

GARIBALDI LEAGUE.-A meeting of the cit
liens Of New York convened on the 10th ult.,
TO organize an association to act in concert
with the Italian league" for the purpose of
extending aid to Garibaldi
Year: 1860

A NOTE OF WARXING FROM THE THUNDER
ER."-The London Times has leading edi-
torial uttering note of warning to crowned
heads. 1t says;


If the continental sovereigns are not taught
wisdom by the events which are now passing
in Europe, neither would they be persuaded
though one rose from the dead. On every
side ancient thrones are tottering, and regal
mantles are being dragged in the dust. So
far from the legitimacy of a sovereign's rights
being safeguard to them, it is perhaps a
positive disadvantage. The people of Cont
mental Europe seem to be inspired with the
belief that nothing good is to be expected
from one of the old families. Though repub'
licauism is Tor time in allegiance, though
the principle of monarch was never more
generally accepted than now, yet it appears
to be felt that new dynasty, or at any rate
an old dynasty under newly conferred pow
ers, is necessary for the good government Of
a country.
Year: 1860

WOODEN PUMPKIN SEED AND RosIN NuTMEes.-A gentleman of this city, says the Richmond Dispatch, purchase quantity of pumpkin seed at the North, and finding after he had put them in the ground, that they were rather slow in coming up, had the curiosity to examine the material they were made of, and found them all of wood A lady observ- ing in grating nutmegs over her desert, that the flavor was not much improved, , discovered that the nutmegs were made of rosin. This will do very well. Brown paper heels and soles of shoes, hollow brass nail heads, wooden pumpkin seed and rosin nutmegs. b 8s M