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Year: 1859

| ~ Items of interest were about
a. scarce as could be imagined yesterday
1t was partly owing to the weather, and
partly to the indisposition Of the people to
kick up row for our benefit. We eagerly
watched for runaway, and looked anxious
ly in the cutters which were filled with
swift running and very muddy water for
some unfortunate wretch, whom we might
be instrumental in rescuing from watery
grave-for the benefit Of the readers Of the
''local column; but we were disappointed
in everything of the kind 1t is the peoples
fault. II they will not get up sanguinary
row, how can they expect to see one re-
corded7 If they will not accidentally break
their own n ecks, heads, legs, arms-or some
ones else. pray, how can they expect that
We shall do it for them? The manufacture
Of startling events. remains, principally.
with the sovereign people; if they refuse to
furnish raw material-lf they wish to read
OF startling events-of murder, suicide, ar
son. burglary, bigamy. polygamy. DC. how
in the name of reason do they reasonably
expect to see anything Of the kind in print.
Dear people, the matter is in your own
hands; you can have as many items. and a.
startling ones as you desire but you must
supply US with plenty of raw material. We
will manufacture; you must produce. Our
appeal is to everybody-to citizens and
aliens-to old and young We are with
you, and waiting to put you on the re-
cord
Year: 1859

RExARKa-We consider that the business
men Of this city would d. we'll to look At
this matter. Should the plan succeed As
above mentioned, we think it would not op-
crate very fsvorably to Us. A portion Of
our trade would be cut off entirely. De-
laws are danceroua
Year: 1859

1t is better to be austeer than ambi-
tious; better to live out Of society than
to court the worst.


1t is easy enough to look down on 9TH
ers, to look down on ourselves is the dif-
fculty.


A book is a thing formerly put aside
to be read, and now read 10 be put aside.


a man behind the age should Be fed
on catchup.
Year: 1859

The Sonora Exploring X Mining Company, Major S. P Heintzelman, Prest,, under the su- perntendence of Mr. S. H. Lathrop, is obtain ing from one furnace only ten inches square, between three and four hundred ounces of silver per week. They have nearly completed eXten- sive amalgamation works costing some thirty thousand dollars this week they have got the first silver from these works. When in full op- eration they will reduce about three tons of ore in twenty-four hours. The company are work ing over one hundred men, most of them on the famous !" Heintzeman vein. Their main shaft is sunk seventy feet, the ore and vein con- tinuing uniform; some of the ore yields as high as ten thousand dollars to the ton; none has been smelted yielding less than nine hun dred The poorer ore is reduced by the barrel amalgamation process.

 The San Xavier Mining Company, Maj. AL len Prest, was one of the first to commence work The mine is situated some fifteen miles from Tucson, and near the old San Xavier Mission it is thought to be quite rich, but has never been worked to any advantage, as the owners have given it but little or no attention, assuming that all they had to do was to send out a Mining Director who should by next stage send back silver They have found that min ing silver is quite different from mining gold.

 The Santa Rita Company Vim. Wrightson agent, have opened the old Salero mine, once celebrated for its richness throughout this re-
Year: 1859

We are under obligations to the Overland Mail Company, (through Mr. Buckley, agent,) for consenting to carry our paper and distribute it along their route. It is hoped and expected that some arrangement will soon be made with the Overland Mail Co.,, by which they will be able to carry newspaper mail Our citizens are also looking anxiously, and we may say prayerfdlly, for the eventful hour when the Post Office Department will condescend to be- stow upon them weekly mail from Tucson to Fort Buchanan. We are all enduring much in convenience and damage for want of such an arrangement t.ifaw ur. f.gauci I-rf
Year: 1859

MEETING OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON


COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE BEST MEANS OF PRO-


TECT1NG OUR MUNICIPAL RIGHTS AGAINST ALBANY


LEGISLATION.


The joint committee OF the Common Council appointed
TO consider the best Of protecting the interests Of
the city from undue interference by the Legislature at
Albany" met last evening the chamber Of the Board
OF Aldermen Alderman Boole in the chair, and seven
other members Of the committee present. Out Of the
twenty-one gentlemen who were invited attend and
conner with the committee only the five following men,
Year: 1859

We have already stated that the movement
now on foot to so change the Constitution Of
tue Methodist Episcopal Church us to admit
lay delegates to seats in both the General and
Annual Conferences, originats with the clergy
Of that church, and that as yet the Iaity had
manifested but little interest in the matter
Some Of tue Annual Conferences hare taken
action upon tie subject, and in every instance,
we believe, in which it has been brought to
the attention Of these bodies, the proposition
las been cordially entertained.


At the recent session Of the Rock River
Conference report and resolutions favorable
to the measure passed unanimously, and the
Presiding Elders were requested 10 bring the
subject before the Quarterly Conferences with
tho view Of ascertaining the wishes Of the
faity upon the subject


THUS far we have seen no defiuite proposi-
ton as TO the proportion Of lay and clerical
delegates, OF whether tic trq classes shall sit
and vote together as one body, or whether
they shall compose distinct houses with con
current legislative powers. The Northeastern
Chrisfian advocate Of this city, has proposed
II plan for the settlement of all necessary de-
tails ut the next General Conference, which
wo understand meets will. general favor
nmong the Clergy We observe in some Of
our exchanges call for such members Of the
church as are in favor Of lay representation in
tile conferences, to assemble in mass meeting
in May next at Buffalo, during the session Of
the General Conference at that place, to dclib-
crate upon the subject.


II we may judge from the tone Of the
church organs aud from the action Of the local
conferences, the clergy are ready to cooperate
in securing the proposed change, and it
now rests with the laity 10 determine whether
Or not it shall be made.
Year: 1859

We print in this day's paper the Popes
Letter to his Cardinals on tue etate Of his tenn
roral domiuions, rs one Of tie curiosties Of
tie century in which we live. Let tho reader
remember that tho objectionable crime Of
which ho accuses tho people Of the reyoltcd
provinces, is keen desire to make their own
laws and say their own prayers without the
intervention Of Rome or its priests. The en-
tire letter is disgraceful exhibition Of the
spirit By which Catholicism is animated
the spirit which our Democratic politicians are
woolng with degree Of ardor that is as ASST
duous as it is disgusting.
Year: 1859

mdAAFAVFUSs


In lis recent lecture on Thomas Etskine's
defence Of freedom Of speech End tue press in
England, the Rev. Dr.. Cheever used an apos
trople Of this tenor: 20, for an Ersline to
rise befrc our Supreme Court and rescue q
"bctser Constitution from worse peryersionl"
Dr.. Cheoycr's reputation as thoughtful and
scntentious writer forbids us 10 suppose that
this rhrase was thrown into his discourse for
rhetorical effect Yet il wc examine it by the
light Of such facts Us the Dred Scott decision
aud the later opinion rendered By Judge Tauey
in the Amy case, we sla]l find that it is bet
ter placed in the mouth Of m auctioneer Of
words, than in that Of sober and carefully
speaking divine. Erskine had flesh and blood
to deal with. His worst foe was precedent;
not predestinate ialsehood md hardness Of
heart Foremost on the bench Of England sat
Mansfield, who had within him the noble hu-
manity embodied in his decision in the Somer-
set case, which has since passed into the pro
verb "Slaycs cannot breathe in England
His associates were men Of prejudice perhaps,
but nevertheless Of auch integrity and candor
that they were assailable by the arguments Of
everlasting right and truth. Their errors were
c.rors Of the head, which clearer head than
their own could make them appreciate and
confess. Their worst failing was one which
belonged to their time and their cducation-
that Of making tile law greater than justice.
Erskine taught them 10 make Justice as great
az :hc law.


But the errors, TO call them by no harsher
nan1e), Of the Supreme Court Of tile United
States arc inborn and ineradicablc. They havo
such full possession Of tho bench that they can
no more be quasled than the identity Of the
Judges. i new Erskine would hare as little
chance in arguing the rights Of man before
Tancy and his fellows, as a whale making bat
lie on dry land. Tie most eloquent appeals
that ever came from human lips would fall
l,urtless against the triple armor Of those who
pronounced the bred Scott decision. Men
who could so contradict history as to declare
that ut the period Of The Revolution one class
Of persons had no rights which another class
were bound to respect, would sneer Erskine
Burke, Mirabeau. Fisher Anaes and Patrick
Henry oil out Of court Against precedent
and prejudice tho fire Of eloquencc may make
headway. but in the face Of stolid barbarity
and ingrained falsehood it is not less feeble
than the medocrity which finds play at every
session Of the Supreme Court Of the United
States.
Year: 1859

The Louisville Courier describes knitting machine
which has made its appearance in that city 1t says


1t did up nearly a whole stocking right before our
far ahead of the stitches of the prettest lady in the
country, with the old fashioned needles, knitting away
and singing sweet little song 1t seemed to to make
stockings about fast half hundred ladies in their
best knitting mood and talking humor.


The machine ITSELF is in the shape of lady's work
stand is very pretty 1t is constructed for and du
rabty with great neatness and simplicity 1t does its
work to perfection and does it with great rapidy. 1t
occupies no more space than a small workstand, and
can be operated by child All that is necessary to
make it knit is to turn crank and the knitting is done
fast Slow according the revolutions Of the wheel
though it would be difficult to turn it slow enough not
to knit fast half dozen of grand mammas at
regular tea drinking and knitting party


The little machine knts hosiery of all sorts and szes
Of cotton, WOOL silk yarn. 1t also knits tippets,
derseevcs, wrstlets mitts, and indeed almost every
thing that ought to be knit
Year: 1859

BARNS IN PENNsYLvANIA.-Every traveller through
Pennsylvania has noticed the large and substantial barns
which prevail throughout the State where crops cattle
and all agricultural property are well cared for against
the weather Indeed, he will not be slow to observe
that the barn takes precedence the dwelling and
either is to suffer from want of sze repair or conven
iences it viii be the house. The Pennsylvania farmers
farm his fat stock his crops he will not allow to be
imposed upon by expenditures for provisions furniture
dress, which can possibly be avoided The following
remarks, then, from the Philadelphia Ledger come with
good grace to the farmers of Western and other States
who are notoriousy Indifferent to the advantages OF
good large barns


All over the farming world Pennsylvania is celebrated
for the size and quality of its barns There is nothing
to equal it in this respect in any other State in the Un
ion, in any of the Kingdoms States of Europe


In New York State the fences may be better but the
barns not average half the size. In Eng
where capital invested most extensively in farming of
any country on tie globe according to the number of
under cultivation there such system of barns
as in this State few nobemen may have one or two
such barns but it would not generally be esteemed eco
nomical The hay is all stacked in the open field and in
fact everything is left far to be operated upon by
the weather than by our farmers. This year, these
barns are filled with plenty and indeed, it is season
well calculated to test the economical advantages OF
State system of farming very thoroughly. We saw
letter from large farmer who had gone out West from
Pennsylvania and made himself the laughing stock of
all the farmers round him. by investing large an
amount Of capital in barn. But he adds that when it
was built, these neghbors, one and all, came to
him, desiring to store their grain in it.


Still it must be regarded as fair and even question
for discussion whether on the whole it pays in an eco
nomlcal point of view. good farm of hundred acres
according to theory OF farming, requires bank
barn that will cost average $1,000. The interest
alone is $780, but barns peculiarly apt to get burnt by
accident revenge lightning that the insurance
and and tear, and roofs, &c. will make up five
per cent more $llO as the annual cost of the barn
The question is does this pay. We think that it can
be shown that it does. Everything exposed to the
weather wastes and is injured and the loss thus sustain
ed is very great. Produce is injured by various
mics The rats will not only eat their FILL more
abundanty than in a well filled barn, but make holes in
the stacks through which the rain will soak and settle
so as to destroy far more.-Erchdnge.
Year: 1859

These Gqsn1S remove all
morbid or bad matter from
the system, supplying in
their place a healthy flow
Of bile, iEvigorating the
stomach, causing food to
digest well, purifying the
blood, giving tone and
health to the whole ma
chinery, re N owing til e
cause OF the disease--effec
ing a radical cure.
Bilious attacks are cured.
and, what is better, preven-
ted by the occasional use
of the Liver Invigorator.


One dose after eating is
sufficient to relieve t h e
stomach and prevent the
food from rising and sour
ing.


Only one dose taken be-
fore retiring, preve n t :
nightmare.


Only one dose taken at
night, lOosens the bowels
gently, and cures COStiUe-
| ness.


One dose taken after each
meal will cure Dyspepsia.


One dose Of two teaspoon
fuls will always relieve SICK
HeGd0che.


Only one dose Immediate
" rpIipUaG collie W h. o
Year: 1859

>SS-Eo b. r. HOOD respectfully informs the public
-3 that he is still at his old stand in Clinton where
ne continues manufacture CARRIAGES, BAROUCHES,
ROCKAWAYS AND BUGGIES He is prepared at all times
to execute work with and despatch He superin
tends all his operations person, and guarantees that his
work shall be durable neat and cheap any other
establishment in the State.


He is now constantly employed in manutac curng and ap
plying his patent scroll springs without which no
buggy can be complete These springs prevent the usual
unpleasant notion and add but little to the cost of buggy
and is Of ncalcuabc benefit they completely prevent
that strain upon the other springs which given rise
many breakngs All who want an easy riding buggy will
give him call.


MAY 28th, 1858 39-tf
Year: 1859

The North Carolina Christian 1idUocate published at
Raleigh, in its issue of 2lst ult gives the following
anecdote of Gen Jackson in Illustration of his exraor-
dinary knowledge of human nature


He IS 40 Judge of Preoching Here is a charac-
eristc anecdote of Gen. jackson not before published
and conveying useful hint to critics upon sermons It
given to Gov Ellis by President Buchanan during
his recent visit to North Carolina and repeat it by
memory as it told by Gov. Ellis in an address to
the students of Trinity College at the late commence
ment:


When President Jackson appointed Mr.. Buchanan
Minister to Russia, the friends Of a certain gentleman
solicited for him appointment secretary of legation
Although the qualifications Of the gentleman were un-
questionable, and his friends numerous and influential
Gen. jackson pcrnacousy refused to give him the ap-
pointment And he explained this refusal to Mr. Buchan
an by saying, He is no judge of preaching" How
is that ?" asked Mr.. Buchanan Why said Jackson
attended the Methodist church Sunday two ago
and heard most able and eloquent sermon by DIR. Dur
bin 1t was the logic Of the Gospel, set on fire by the
teryid zeal of devotion Christ The effect was very
great upon the congregation. All were awcd into
silence and reverence and felt though stood before
the awful majesty OF the eternal God AS passed from
the church. this gentleman for whom the appointment
is solicited joined me- aud broke upon the solemn feeling
the sermon had inspired by saying The preacher has
given very poor sermon nothing new in it. only
mere defamation" Sir added the old General "that
is not tit for office, he not to he trusted because
he is no Judge OF preaching"


And Gen jackson did appoint him to the legation
OF Russia. How he to infer disqualification for the
office from want of just views of the President
did not explain. But the future history Of the mar
proved the instructive foresight Of fJackson into charac
ter. Upon Mr. BuchananS return from Russia, be cal
led upon the President whose first words after the sa
lutaOn were, 81 told you that not to be trust
ed, because he was Judge OF preaching, and SURE
enough he has been untahul to the trusts reposed il
him And so it Was the gentleman had become guilty
OF breach OF the principles which dear to man Of
honor and integrity.


This incident gives interesting glimpse of the
peculiar character of General Jackson and is quite sug
gestive to persons who make hear criticisms ser
mons.
Year: 1859

THE RIGHT PoLICY.-It is probable
that Congress will pursue the same course
of action in the new gold mines of Kan
sas territory that was inaugurated with
reference to the mineral regions of Cal
ifornia. An experience of more than
ten years has proved that the mines of
precious metals can safely be left free
for all to work, without exacting any
royalty or rental to the government; and
that such a liberal course facilitates set
Element and prevents injurious monopo-
lies. Il has equally proven that practi-
cal miners, familiar with all the wants
and exigencies Of their peculiar avoca-
ton, can more competently regulate
their own affairs than even Congressional
wisdom. The system will stand, at least
until the mining communities petition
for change, or until the exhaustion of
the placer deposits,-whieh is long
way in the future.
Year: 1859

THE JOY OF EXpREssIoN.-It is
pleasant to hear our own thought leaping
forth from the silent caverns of the soul,
and asserting its vitality to many audi
tors. The sensitive and modest feel
thrill of exultat1on on such an occasion,
for they are sure of sympathy, and their
secret thought becomes valuable to them
the instant it finds expression. 1t lived
in their minds before, moulding and
influencing the character; but, like the
lovely conception of the painter or
the sculptor, it needed to be bodied forth,
it must glow in the warm life-tints of
the one, or stand out a palpable presence
like the marble forms of the other, ere
it could command sympathy and WELD
external power.


Languageis truly the magician spell,
that can summon from the still retreats
of the soul all her sentiments, emotions
and ideas, like "spirits from the vastly
deep, that can send them on their
subtle mission from mind to mind, and
from heart to heart, connecting all minds
and hearts by the spiritual electricity Of
thought, whose vibrations extend
through the past and "wander through
eternity"
Year: 1859

~ The ladies of the Union Beuey.
olent Society are very desirous that the friend.
Of the poo. should remember that they have q
meeting every Tuesday at P. ~, in the fret
Glass room of the n. E. Church, and do most
earnestly invite oil 10 come.


We feel confident that there are enough oi
those that are both able and willing to assist in
this benevolent undertaking. if they would
awake to the interests Of the cause.


We know there Is much reason to fear that
many may feel just at this present time that
charity begins at home; but let US say to
all those. that there is no better cure for sad.
despondng heart than the consciousness of
having made the family Of some poor friend or
neighbor to rejoice, because of the little you
had t. give.


We have seen 20 many little fearful faces
made bright and joyous when the wants Of
nature were relieved. that We have often felt
constrained to say, Surely, 1t is more blessed
10 give than receive"


1t is evident to all that there is great de.
mand for warm clothing


We cut and make at the Church on Tuesdsy
afternoon, and would like the assistance Of any
that feel disposed to help us. Any having
cast off clothing will confer favor by sending
it to the church on that day, or by leaving it at
the residence of the Secretary next the Con-
gregatioual church. We would also thank.
fully receive donations of provisions, groceries,
boots and shoes, and fuel. or anything that will
relieve the wants Of suffering humanity.


Our grateful and sincere thanks are due Mr..
Hildreth for his willing, warm.hearted re-
sPonse to our request to deliver lecture for
the benefit of the poor. He has ever been
willing to assist US.


Our Acknowledgements are also due Mr.. Hill
for the free use Of his splendid hall. and our
obligations to the publishers of the daily pa
pers, and to Messrs Luce, Lane d Co., for many
favors.


Our receipts for that lecture were not quite
SIS, yet We are not discouraged. We do not
desplse the day of small things, but hope and
trust that the generous people Of Davenport
will each one put their shoulder to the wheel
next time and give the poor an overfowing
house.


By Order Of the Society:


Mrs p. II. WonLEY Secretary.


Dec. u, 1859,
Year: 1859

ADVANTAGES OF ADvERTIsING.-W e
present another evidence Of the advantages of
advertising, in the fact that we have now in
our possession. and ready to be returned TO the
owner, the money lost by gentleman few
days ago, and advertised in the local columns
of the Gazette and Of the DEMoCRAr AND News
1t has been sad that IAN honest man is the
noLlest work Of God We believe it, and we
city, il one Of that class
Year: 1859

EH- We trust our young friends will
remember Milo Whites Christmas party next
Monday evening. Extensive arrangements are
being made. and We may expect gay time in
the city of lie Claire on that occasion.
Year: 1859

We take pleasure in stating to our friends and pa
irons. aud the public generally, that we have just
received and opened the most complete and well
selected assortment Of New Job Materials ever
brought 10 the city; and that we are now thorough
ly furnished, and prepared TO do any and all work
in the Jobbing or Book line in the very finest style
OF he art We hope 10 be able to please all, as our
arrangements are ample aud compIete.
Year: 1859

We learn from our Virginia exchanges that Cog
gin, the Opposition candidate for Governor in that
State, has grown tired Of attending the appoint
ments Of Mr.. Letcher and has thrown out separ.
ate list OF his own. In this be is thought to have
eVlnced more sense than anything he has done It
was evident he was doing losing business in having
his competitor with him. 1t remains to be seen
whether he can do much by himself