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Year: 1859

DENIES Ir.-Humphrey Griffith requests
the Union TO state that the rumor to which
it gave currency that he intended TO stump
the State for the Administration, is false. We
are gratifed to see this statement The ru-
NOR was an incredible one at the first.
Year: 1859

IE'HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY
n inform the citizens of Marysville and vicinity
that they have opened a Depot for tae Sale of the
above beautiful LAMP


For SAFETY 1t is infinitely superior to all others
We warrant it against EXPLOSION, under any and all
circumstances. The Kerosene is an extract from bi.
luminous coal, and does not contain explosive quali
ties.


In an economical point OF view it is unrvaled cost.
ing only one and quarter to one and a hafcents per
hour, giving the


Light of six Good Candles, or two Fluid
LAMPS, with two wicks each, at that price. There
are other Kerosene Burners in use, but HALE'S is
the only one in which the inventor has succeeded in
giving very large light without smoking or giving
an unpleasant odor in room while burning.


There is no humbug in this natter and for the pur-
pose of demonstrating this fact will agree to re-
fund the money to any person purchasing Lamp at
this Depot who shall return it within any reasonable
length of time, and say they dissatisfied with it,


HOLDEN & ABBOTT, Agents.
14O SECOND STREET, between D and High, oppo-


site the Western IL Iouse.


N B.-CoAL OIL can always be obtained at the
Depot. ;soe.mv
Year: 1859

Coal On-Kerosene or coal oil is an ex-
tract from bituminous coal, and burns very
brilliantly and steadily. One burner is equal
to six candles, and is therefore very economi,
cal. The cost of kerosene hight is estimated
to be about one and a half cents per hour
1t possesses the great virtue of being a non
explosive material so that no danger may be
apprehended from its use


We refer our readers for full particulars to
an advertisement in another column, headed
Best safest, and cheapest light in the world. u
Year: 1859

RuNAwAY.-A horse attached to a market
cart started from the Central Market on C
street, yesterday afternoon, and ran into
Third street, and down it as far as High.
Where it went to next we failed to learn.
Year: 1859

MAGENTA AoUEDUor.-The Nevada Demo
crat is informed that the Magenta nqueduct,
erected by the Eureka Lake Co., is one OF
the most magnificent and expensive works
of the kind in that or any other county. The
work is now nearly completed, and the pro-
prietors propose 10 give grand festival and


ball to celebrate the completion of the work.
Year: 1859

THE SoNo1rA MURpERERs.- Axe was lately seen near Fort Yuma, on his way vest It is to be hoped that he will never again be seen. in this. Territory. There, is reward of one hundred dollars offered for lis arrest Page, Scott, Bolt, and Anderson, will be sent to the Rio Grande for trial Two others of the party (one of whom is said to have shot the wounded Mexican now at Fort BucEanan,) are at large but will probably be arrested before the others are sent away It is matter of great satisfac- ton to all peaceable people that so many bad characters have been taken up at once, and the thanks of all orderloving citizens are due to Col Reeves for his prompt and efficient action to prevent outrage and bloodshed.
Year: 1859

This settled the question that we were in Can
ada, for | very well knew that no Montreal in


specton of pork ever found its way into the in
terror of New York State We travelled all
day Friday up the unknown creek, which kept
its general course to the south of west, crossing
it about noon on a floating log, and striking, on
its southern bank, Il 'blazed" track, which led
us to deserted timber road, lying on the OPP
posite side from a large numbering shanty. We
hoped one of the lumber roads might take us
out to a settlement, but after travelling up them
all until they terminated in the wilderness, we
concluded to cross the creek to the shanty, and
stay in it all night La Mountain got across
safely; but my weight was greater than his, and
the raft let me into the stream l sank III all
over and swan out, though it required all my
strength to do so, and on reaching the bank l
found myself so chilled as scarcely to be able TO
stand. | took off my clothes, wrung them, and
we proceeded to the shanty, where we found
plenty of refuse straw; but it was dry, and UNI
der pile of it we crawled-pulling it over our
heads and faces in the hope that our breath
might aid in warming our chilled bodies.
think the most revengeful, stony heart, would
have pitied our condition then. The weary
hours of night at last wore away, and we held
a new council. 1t was evident, we reasoned


that the creek we were upon was used for "driv-
ing" logs in the Spring season. If, then, We
followed it to its confluence with the Ottawa
or some stream which emptied into the Ottawa
we would in time get out the same way the tim


Der went out. The roof the shanty was cover


ed with the halves of logs, scooped out in {
manner familiar to all woodmen. These wert
light and dry and would form an excellent raft
Why not, then, take four of these, tie them to
cross pieces by wythes and such old things a.


we could find around the shanty, and pole tn,
structure down to that civilization which saw
log ought to be able to reach Such was tn,
course we adopted. We dragged the logs dowl
to the creek, and La Mountain tied them to


gether, as he was evidently more of sailo


than myself. We got under way, and as w


pushed off crow set up dismal cawing-al
inauspicious sign, and ominous of the grea
trials and sufierings in store for us. We pole'
down the stream about 10 miles and came alb
ruptly upon an immense pine tree which ha,
fallen across the stream completely blocking
the passage Ct the raft. No other alternativ


was left but to unite the pieces and attempt t


push them through under the log. This was a
last done; tied the raft together again and pole


her down stream. To-day we each cat ray
, frog, all we could find, and began to feel tha
! we were hungry. But there was no complain
Year: 1859

before sundown, we undoubtedly struck a rapid
current, which carried us northeast 1t Is my
opinion that, after we had Travelled in this cur
rent about one hour we struck another current,
from variation of our altitude which bore us
off to the northwest. When we descended near
the earth the first time we ought to have come
down. But we were unwilling to land at night
in deep wood even Il ough we knew we were
not far from habitations, and we thought it best
to pick out better place. This was our error,
and it came very near being fatal one to US
it certainly was so to the Atlantic. In trying
to find our "better place" to land, we were un-
consciously up longer than we supposed and
we were travelling in current which swept
off to the northward at the rate of 100 miles
an hour we soon reached a country not pleasant
nor profitable to land balloon in.


The loss to Mr.. La MOUNTAIN by the calam-
ity which has overtaken him daes not stop with
the loss of his balloon. lie had several profit
able engagements to fill, which must, of course,
all go over, entaing disappointment upon the
public, and loss upon himself In his present
position, in poor health, and not "overly" rich,
! cannot but hope some capitalist will furnish
him with sufficient means to carry on his under
takings. or course, the present mishap has
not changed his views relative to ballooning,
nor has it mine. Mr.. Ia MOUNTAIS is a brave
man; he probably does not know what person.
fear is. Such traits will always command the
respect of those who know that the fine temper
of steel is only impaired after exposure to Sc
we're tests, before whose intensity meaner met
ais perish or sink into blackened and worthless
dross. JNo. A. HADDoCK.


WATERFOWL, Oct. 8, 1859.
Year: 1859

A REToRT DmEoT.-A clergyman from
neighboring town and one of his elderly parish
ishioners were walking home from church one
icy day last winter, when the old gentleman
slipped and fell fiat on his back The minister,
looking at him moment, and being assued
that he was not much hurt, said to him-"My
friend, sinners stand on slippery places" The
can't"
Year: 1859

CARPETS VERSUS BLANKET.-There is a town
up in New Hampshire where so little is known
of the appliances of modern days, that through
out the village, until the debut of Rev. M,
who had inst moved in from Massachusetts,,
there was not carpeted room. OF this the
minister was not aware, or perhaps he would
have hesitated of the idea of indulging in such
an unwonted article of luxury.


One day young farmer, having occasion to
visit the minister, was shown BY the minister's


When the minister came down to see him, he
found him sitting on chair on the door-siu,
with his legs extending out into the entry


Amazed and somewhat puzzled at this unex-
pected sight, Mr., NJ. asked him why he didn't
go into the parlor.


"Oh" said he Il was afeared of spilin your
blanket by treadin on it -


His amazement may be imagined, when in
formed that the blanket was permanent fix
ture of the room, and was kept for the purpose
of being trodden on.
Year: 1859

Necessity 10 good financial system They amount at
present moment 293 900 OO0 which 1877 900 00f
have been placed in the government chest am happy
to inform your Majesty that the State will be enabled To
pay of great portion without difficulty, and without
having recourse 10 q loan.


The at the disposal Of the treasury, especially
what We have receive from the Bank Of France and
which have carefully abstaned from touching with that
object in view and those which the dotaton Of the army
win give u.s. will place nearly 0oof at disposal
for that purpose. But in this question IL Is not only the
treasury which Is concerned and its interest must be
made 10 agree with that Of the depositors


M Magne concludes his report with q comparison be-
tween the financial state OF France at the present mo-
ment and last year. ~ Magne sezes the opportunity
Of again atribuing the improvement the wisdom Of the
Emperor.


IN the first nine months of 1858 Che says) the imports
OF gold exceeded the exports the
and what Is worthy Of observation, the imports aud
exports Of silver were nearly balanced In that short
period the total amount in circulation increased
the amount Of 374 000 The Bank Of France the
serve Of which had fallen TO 100 900 O00f, has now
reserve of 554 ,000, ,0O0f.


In general point Of view it must be admitted that
come excesses caused certain stagnation in business
but quiet soon restores activity such is the law
We already feel its happy influence and the situation Of
the country favorable in every respect guarantee
that the revival will be energetic and permanent.
Year: 1859

.


Mr.. Thomas Barr Irregular democrat is the only cand
date in the hed butt is by certain that he will be
elected because the opposition parties may have neglected
to nominate and kept quiet purpose to prevent turn
out of the democracy who believe there is to be oppo
siton while the opposition, with secret understanding
and efficient arrangements, may rally to a man on one
man. and thereby his election the democratic
candidate would not be the first time they have thus
secured the election of public officer.


The polls will open at 724 A. NJ, SUNRISE and close at
49, p NJ, sunset.
Year: 1859

CAMELs NursANCE-The City Council of Gal
veston Texas, have passed the following ordinance:
From and acthe passage Of this ordinance person
persons shall ride drive introduce within the corporate


limits of this city camel camels except for the pur-
pose Of immediate shipment from the city, and any per-
persons offending against this ordinance shall be
fined not less than fifty dollars nor than hundred
dollars for every such offence and for each and every
camel so ridden driven introduced within said limits
10 be recovered by complaint before the Mayor or any
court Of competent jurisdiction.
Year: 1859

vded the latter abstaned future from the amentable
excuses of which all parties in Mexico have been
sivey guilty. and make suitable reparation for those al
ready committed It s quite evident that for long time
to come Tin all probability forever the propretors ofany
route across the sthmus Of Daren must mainly rely
American patronage and that any route established by
Europeans In quasi opposition to American interests


in defiance Of the United States government win do but
runous business But Mr. Buchanan has no idea Of aiding
In the establishment Of monopoly, even In favor of his
other route across the Ishmus, must and will be kept
open for the Of all nations precisely the terms
as those prescribed for Americans
Year: 1859

AN IMPOSITION The Grass Valley NatiOnG
relates the story of professed teamster, who
presented himself at the Office Of Justice Rich
ardson, last Saturday morning and stated that
three men attempted to rob him the evening
previous just as he was leaving Nevada They
jumped from behind stump, one of them seiz.
cd him by the collar aud demanded his money
he instantly drew bis revolver, shot one of them
down, and discharged fve shots at the other
two as they fed. The National then stops the
press to say that one Of the robbers had been
found, severely wounded, and committed to Jail.
We called at the Sheriff's Office yesterday, and
ascertained that no robber had been committed
to the jail, and that the fellows story is an i'm
position from beginning to end.
Year: 1859

SURG1oAL.-Drs. Ryer and Spotasi recently per-
formed surgical operation at Stockton, worthy oi
record. A man named John Magner, as we learn
from the Argus, had been kicked by a horse with
such forceas to fracture the skull, driving several
pieces into the brain. The pieces Of bone remained
mbedded in the brain for several days, and the man
was finally thrown into continuous convulsions'
The above named physicians being called upon
made an examination, and ascertaining the facts
proceeded to extract the pieces Of SKULL and in do
ing so, removed so much Of the injured portion OF
the brain that an egg placed in the hole would have
been fairly hidden from sight. AL this was done
without impairing the mans mind, and the bumps
there located by phrenologsts, and thus despoiled'
exhibited no lack of powers imputed to them by
those versed in that belief In auding to this and
another similar case, the Argus says:


We learn that the cutting off of portions OF the
brain or probing and drawing from 1t fragments OF
the skull that may be imbedded in it, is unfelt by
the patient. He feels only the cutting or drawing
back the skin of the head, while the slicing tne
brain is painless. The basin presents the appear
ance of dirty new cheese cuts like it, and such ope
ration upon the former is painless as 1t Is upon
the latter. The portion Of the brain injured or
stirred by fragment Of skull is incapable ofregain-
ing its first state 1t is spoiled material; and we
learn that it is considered bad practice to do other
wise than cut it off,
Year: 1859

A gentleman recently down from Eureka, In
forms us that the citizens of that township are
Subscribing literally to the stock for construct
ing wagon road to Washoe, and parties who
have taken an interest in the matter state that
ahundred and sfty or two hundred shares will
be taken in the two townships of Bloomfield and
Eureka. The other three hundred shares, or
three hundred and fifty as the case may be,
ought certainly to be subscribed in the town
ships Of Nevada and Grass Valley. The sub
seription book for Nevada township has been
left at the banking house Of Milford & Co., and
parties desirous Of improving the business fs-
cllities OF the town and county can assist in do
ing 90 by calling and putting down their names
for one or more shares. Probably enough
shares have already been taken to insure the
opening of the route, but IL the full amount Of
stock is taken the shareholders will not be call
ed upon for more than one-half or two-thirds
Of the amount.


Some weeks ago we stated THAT experienced
road makers, who had frequently Travelled over
and knew every foot of the route, offered to
construct good wagon road from Eureka to
Jackson's ranch for $4,000 We now learn
that responsible parties at Moore's Flat offer to
do the work for $4,000. The construction of
this portion Of the road will insure the opening
Of the route 80 that heavily loaded teams can
pass over 1t; but it is desirable that the road
should be improved at Dog Valley, and some
other points on the other side of the slope. But
as three different roads from this side intersect
at Jackson's ranch, the several companies can
join in making the necessary improvements on
the route beyond that point
Year: 1859

Protection WANTED.-The Grass Valley Ma


OndI says the way things are going on, 1t will be
in short time, if it is not already, the duty of
the general government to station troops along
the borders of the slave States to protect them
from abolition filbusters. II is certainly tho
duty of the government 10 afford such prOtec-
tion il necessary and that such protection is
needed along the exposed fiontier Of Virginia,
is evident from the fact that seventeen ab0li-
tonists and five negroes were able to take, and
hold for two days, the town of Harper's Ferry,
containing some three thousand inhabitants
If the Virginians have 70 far degen Grated that
the State is In danger OF being conquered by
twenty or thirty men, they certainly require
the protecting arm Of the government. There
is no danger, however, of the border slave
States further west. The Kentuckians and Mis-
sourians are more sell-reliant; they have not
degeneratcd like the Virginians, and would be
abundantly able TO protect themselves against
dozen or more abolition 6libustcrs that might
happen to stray among them. One or two
companies of infantry will be amply sufficient
to drive back any band of outlaws that may
take II notion to surround and capture Virginia,
and the troops for that purpose can be spared
without increasing the regular army.
Year: 1859

PRINTERs.-The Eureka Typographical Society
of San Francisco learns from one of its committees
that there in that city 1856 practical printers
of whom 70 are regular hands on the daily papers
and most Of the remainder are in book and lob Of
fees.
Year: 1859

NEwELE's CoUGH SYRUP.-We do not often in
sert business letters in our paper, out the follow
ing to be about half and half of business and
advertisement we insert it for the joint benefit of
n,,r nhnrs and the ndrnrtisnr.
Year: 1859

Which will pay? This is disputed point.
Agricultural writers on both sides have exaust'
ed all their argumentive force, in sustaining
their respective positions; and yet the subject
still presents an open field, not only for specu-
lation, but for many practical suggestions.
There are many persons who have never
thought upon this subject sufficiently to per
ceive the distinction which is justly made by
writers in our agricultural papers.


Farming is that system of management on
farm, which, without regard to present cost
or profit, aims at perfection in every particu'
lar, and is satisfied with the mere success Of
every operation.


Planting is that system of energetic indus
try which stretches every nerve to its utmost
tension for pecuniary profit, with apparently
no concern for the future.


Now the question is which will pay? Will
not some of our farmers give US their views
on this important question? We know that
many take the middle ground, and by com
bining the two systems, their labor is crowned
with abundant success but we would like to
see the question fairly discussed-Farming
against Planting Planting against Farm,
ing. Who will write first?
Year: 1859

Those who have the care of horses are fire.
uuently very negligent in the manner of dis
charging their duty. There is no animal in
existence so susceptible to the effects of dirt
impure air, bad bedding, &c, as the horse
Ali excrements in horses stable, however
small in quantity, should be removed at leas,
once day, and /. clean, dry place left for the
animal to stand or lie down upon. Many a
horse when stabbed for an hours feeding, is
placed in close, filthy place, without breath
of pure air-there obliged to make his meal
We would almost as soon think of eating in
such place ourselves, as of compelling a
horse to do it. If you have no windows in
your stable, by all means make one at once
or knock off a board, to let in light and pure
air. When you have removed the droppings
from the stable at night, strew the floor with
dry straw or muck the value of the manure
will more than repay the expense--besides
rendering your horse healthier.


Horses take cold very easily; for this reason
they should never be turned from warm stall,
whe they have perspired for an hour, di:
rectly into damp pasture. Neither should
a horse ever be left to lie down over night in
damp pasture where there is no shelter, but
let shed be built, to which they can retire
at night. A horse will never lie down in an
open lot when he can find a place of shelter
and if there is nothing better, they will always
get near a fence or tree at night.
Year: 1859

This is an improvement on the Foreman
Patent Iron Stock, and is to farmers the most
valuable invention which has appeared upon
the stage for many, many years. Any far
mer who is at all acquainted with the laws OF
mechanism, can see at q glance that this
tlow.stock will run deeper with less strain
upon the horse than any plow.stock heretofore
invented; and simply because the draft ia
brough. nearer the point of the plow. We
have seen medium sized horse turning over
the soil as deeply as it is usually done by two
horses with large turning plow; while the
horse walked along with as much apparent
ease as though he were only drawing com
mon scooter.


1t being made Of iron, it is always ready,
and is constructed that with the same stock
the farmer can work any kind Of q hoe OF
plow that he may fancy. ANY kind of work
can be done with this stock that can be done
with any other invented plow. We would ad
wise every farmer in our District to get this
pillow stock. 1t may be had of Messrs. FCI;
TON l. GRIFFIN, Edgefeld C. H., S. c.
Year: 1859

"SHouLD THE SUCKERS BE REMOVED FROM
Corn ?n-Not unless you have plenty Of
boys, with nothing else for them to do. The
argument in favor of removing the suckers
from corn, suppose to be this: The suckers
rob the stalks of nourishment necessary to
their growth and perfect development, and
appropriate it to their own use. They never
have but little if any corn upon them. conse-
quently are of no value except for fodder.


think it will not pay to remove them,
unless, as I said above, there is no other
work for the boys; and perhaps not then,
unless it be to keep them out Of mischief.
Suckers are not often thrown out from corn
on poor, hungry soil !; and when they are,
it is conclusive evidence to me that every
thing is as favorable a. it can be to the growth
and perfection Of the crop; that it is growing
as fast as it can; that the roots are taking up
the necessary food for tho plant as fast us It
can be manufactured ESQ to speak, into corn,
and perhaps faster, and that, As a t,atura!
consequence, these new shoots or suckers are
thrown out because the sap or food for the
plant can 60 in no other observation-disclosures
Farmer.
Year: 1859

A CHEAP AND Coop Drink FOR SUMNER
Careful housewives will cut out the following
recipe for making pleasant, palatable and
wholesome beer, and paste it in their recipe
book:


1t is made of honey. First, press and
strain your comb so as to obtain the clear
honey. Then soak the remaining wax aud
honey in hot water, an6 press it again. Boil
aad skim the sap so obtained. To every
twelve quarts add one pound of dried apples
and half pound of hops. Boil again. Skim
and strain the mass through cloth. Then
take small portion out; add to this little
yeast, aud keep it in warm place until it
works. Then pour it back into the main Ii
ouor, and let the whole work three or foul
days. Then draw it off into a clean tub let
it stand twenty-four hours; draw it off into
bottles, and place these, wel-corked, down in
the cellar. A few corks may fly, but the re-
mainder will pay for the trouble.