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Year: 1860

A WOMAN at Detroit, ffty-eight years of
age on the 25th May, married a verdant look
ing youth apparently about IS years old
She said he didn't amount to much as a man,
but then he would be handy to have around,
and she thought she might as well take him,
as she had more money than she knew what
to do with, and wanted somebody to spend it.
Year: 1860

IT is reported that there must have been
not less than 100000 persons, and 10000 We
hicles on the ground the day the Derby"
race was run in England. Mr.. Ten Brock s
Umpire" came in the eleventh horse Mr..
Ten Brock, during the race wore face as
calm as summer, and when the announce
ment was made his GOODNESS was the same
lie lost no money. but gained nearly 100000.
Of course there will be many inquiries made
as to the causes of the defeat Of Umpire, and
that so badly. The loss to Americans is very
severe. SO much confidence was placed in
his abilities by Englishmen that they were
sure of winning. We shall perhaps soon
! know the cause.
Year: 1860

GRAZING CATTLE AFTER MowINa.-Allow-
ing cattle to Craze after moving is, in some
respects, beneficial to meadow-lands. The
grass being kept short the roots spread, OBJ
tain deeper hold, and often become more
vigorous, while the manure contributed is a
source of aliment. In one instance farmer
owning two meadows turned his cattle on
one shortly after moving, each year, and fed
it off close to the ground. The other, having
90 some Young trees on on portion oft the cat
lowed to rot on the ground The hay-crop
on the former continued to improve in
quality and quantity each succeeding year,
till last year, when the crop was light, while
on the latter it decreased year by year, and
last year it would scarcely pay the expense
of cutting. Still in those regions where the
winters are severe, the grass should be al
lowed to grow in the fall, since, by its mat
ting down, it forms a secure covering and
protection against the frost and inclemency
of the weather. Were this fact more at
tended to there wonld be fewer complaints
of "frozen-out" meadows.
Year: 1860

POLITICAL MENDIcANTs.-One of the New
York journals speaks of the tribes of politi-
cal beggars who go around from one place of
business to another, asking for money to
displaying flags and every device thought
necessary to influence votes. The journal to
which we refer thinks the police ought to
arrest these persons as they would common
beggars. The better way to put an end to
such exactions would be for business men to
refuse to contribute one cent for such pur-
poses. So long as they give to such beg
gars they will have them calling upon them,
and like common begging, the evil becomes
multiplied through the generosity of the
giver. There are hundreds of persons who
live by such contributions while hanging
en- the skirts of party, generally, that which
has the most money to bestOw.
Year: 1860

SOMETHING ABOUT HAY-oAPs.-We hear but
little inquiry this year for hay-caps, remarks
the MdSSachUsetts Ploughman. One writer
cautions against large caps, because the hay
grows musty under them in a storm of two
days. Another says he means to place his
caps this year under the bottoms of the cocks,
for the bottoms always suffer as much again
as the tops or the middle in case of rain.
Another farmer says he could have pre-
vented the wetting Of his hay, with his caps,
but he had not time to put them on-he was
barely able to cock up his hay in the old
form before the shower came. And still
another tells us that we have not much oc-
casion for caps, if they should be given us
that in most cases we can secure more hay
from shower by cooking it up well and
trimming, than by attempting to keep the
hay as dry as we would keep it in barn If
we stop to put on caps as we go, we run the
risk of leaving portion of our half-dried hay
wholly exposed, for want of time to do every
thing when foul weather is threatening.


Hay that is but half-dried suffers but little,
when well cooked up, in pretty heavy
shower. after opening and drying, it will
look as bright and bring as much in market
as any hay-and it is worth more for stock
than hay which is stuffed into close barns
before it is quite dry.
Year: 1860




nrd's AIIusiOn TO the Calamity.


Senator Seward opened his speech at Mad
ison, Wisconsin, last Wednesday, with the
following beautiful allusion to the late Lake
disaster:


Fellow-citizens II is bright September
sun that is shining down upon us--such a
sun as nature, pleased with the remembrance
of her own benefcence, seems to delight in
sending forth to grace the close of a season
which has been crowned with abundance
and lnxuriance, unknown even to her own
profuseness. 1t is such sun as nature,
pleased with seeing the growth of a noble
capital in great State, may be supposed to
send out to illuminate and make more reful-
gent the magnificent beauties of the place
on which we are assembled. 1t is such a
September sun as we might almost suppose
nature, sympathizing with the efforts of good
men, lovers of liberty, anxious to secure
their own freedom, to perpetuate that free
dom for the enjoyment of their pOsterity,
and to extend its blessings throughout the
whole world and for all the generations,
may have sent forth in token of sympathy
with such noble race.


But, fellow-citizens, bright and cheerful
as this hour is, my heart is oppressed and
am unable at once to lift myself above the
sadness of the recent scenes and painful
recollections. obeyed the command of the
Republican people of Wisconsin, to appear
before them on this, the 18th day of Sep
tember, and as approached the beautiful sea-
port, if | may so call the city that crowns
the shores of Lake Michigan, and affords
entrance to this magnificent State, / had
anticipated, because had become habituated
to welcome that should be distinguished
by the light of thousand torches, aud by
the voices of music and of cannon. But the
angel of death passed Just before me on the
way, and instead of footsteps lighted with
the greeting of my fellow-citizens, found
only a thick darkness, increased as only ma
ture's darkness can be, by the weeping and
wailing of mothers for the loss of children,
and refusing to be comforted. have been
quite unable to rise from that sudden shock;
to forget that instead of the voice of a kind
and merry and genial welcome, heard only
mourning and lamentations in the streets


To you, perhaps, the scene seems some-
what foreign, because it occurred in your
beautiful seaport but it was not merely mu-
nicipal calamity. 1t is calamity and disas-
ter that beialls the State, and strikes home
horror and dismay to the bosoms of all its
people, for those were citizens of the State
who have perished, and those who survive
are mourners-the desolate widows and or.
| phans who are bereaved. Let me, before
| proceed, take the liberty to bring the subject
home to the State authorities of Wisconsin
| and to ask, and TO implore that nothing may
be left undone, if there is yet any thing that
can be done, to rescue a single sufferer from
that dreadful calamity, and to bring to the
comforts of social life, and of sound, good
religious and public education, the orphans
who are left to wander on the streets by the
lake side.
Year: 1860

EXTRAORDINARY ESCAPE FROM THE PERILs
OF THE SEA-The Newfoundland Ledger
gives an account of the extraordinary ad-
ventures and preservation of five seamen in
the Polar Regions and the return of three
of their number to the regions of civilization,
twelve months after suffering shipwreck.
These seamen had been at sea in an open
boat for two months before being rescued,
during the greater portion of which period
a biscuit day, with little pork, was the
luxurious part of their subsistence.
Year: 1860

WATER GAs.-MEssRs. Ep1roRs.-
Having succeeded through the aid Of your in
dependent paper, in Illuminating the water
gas Of Prof. Sanders, SO far as to bring to light
the fact that charcoal, rosin and other h !, a o
carbonaceous substances are used in lis ,oanu
factnrs. We may safely leave to the common
sense estimation of your readers, how far it is
entitled to the boastful appsllation i. has re-
ceived time and again through the columns OF
the Gazette s. one of the wonderful discoy er. es
OF the age.


We have been told that "a rose BY any
other name would still smell as sweet" but
are not Informed that any process Of nomen-
clature would make it smell sweeter. This
seems not to be the ease in reference TO gas
composed of charcoal and rosin this we'll
known compound when once it is caught in the
magic retort of Prof Sanders issuing forth un.
der the name of water.gas, becomes not only
sweeter to the smell, but more luminous and
vastly cheaper.


Some Of US have perhaps heard Of the hungry
traveller who undertook to make soup out
of pebbles. and after bringing the substantial
contents of his kettle to the boiling point. on
tasting tho same pronounced to the admiring
spectators that it was excellent soup, bot at
the same time made . modest suggestion thai
it might possibly be improved by the addition
Of small joint Of meat. few vegetables, and
. sprinkling of sal. and pepper. the above srti
cles being supplied. to the great wonder of all,
the experiment was pronounced e,ninently sue
cessful. and the resnlt announced that pebbles
made excellent soup. So in the parallel case
before us ''uater will burn," but just add a
little charcoal and small amount of rosin, OF
. little cheap coal oil. and the result will be
splendid "eater gas


The article quoted from Forney's Press. il
but rehash Of the absurdities that have 90 far
characterized Ill the newspaper advocacy ol
Year: 1860

EF The Excelsior Society met at
the Burtis House last evening to adopt their
Constitution aud transact such other business
as might come before them. The meeting was
large and very enthusiastic
Year: 1860

We hereby give notice that we do not allow
ahy person employed in our business at Iowa Hill
=" contract any liabilities in our name, and that
we will not be responsible for any obligations
whatsoever that might be made in our name by
any agent employed in our business at the above
mentioned place. The intention is to buy for
cash only. SCHOLLE BROS.


San francesca, May 7th, 1860.


May l9th.-4W
Year: 1860

told by Gov Ellis, in an address to the
students of Trinity College at the late CON-
mencement.


When President Jackson appointed Mr..
Buchanan Minister to Russia, the friends
of certain gentleman solicited for him an
appointment as secretary of legation. Al
though the qualifications of the gentleman
were unquestionablc, and his friends nu-
mcrous and influential, General jackson
pcrtinaciously refused to give him the ap-
pointmcnt. And he explained his refusal
to Mr. Buchanan by saying, 'IIe is no
Judge Of preaching. How is that?' asked
Mr.. Buchanan. Why said Jackson, i
attended the Methodist church a year or
two ago, and heard most able and elo-
quent sermon by DR.. Durbin. 1t was the
logic of the Gospel set on fire by the fervid
zeal of devotion to Christ The effect was
very great upon the congregation All
we're awed into silence and reverence, and
| felt as though l stood before the awful
majesty of the eternal God. AS l passed
from the church this gentleman for whom
the appointment is solicited, joined me and
broke upon the solemn feeling the sermon
had inspired, by saying, The preacher has
given us very poor sermon; nothing new
in it, only mere defamation Sir added
the old General, 'that man is not fit for Of
fee, he is not to be trusted, because he is
no Judge of preaching


And General Jackson did not appoint
him to the Legation of Russia. How ne
was to infer disqualification for the office
for the want of just views of a sermon, the
President did not explain. But the future
history of the man proved the instructive
foresight of Jackson into character. Upon
Mr.. Buchauan's return from Russia, he
called upon the President whose first words
after the salutation, were, Il told you that
man was not to be trusted, because he was
no judge of preaching, and sure enough he
has been unfaithtul to the trusts reposed in
him. And so it was; the gentleman had
become guilty of breach of the principle:
which are dear to man of honor and in
tcgrity.


This incident gives US an interesting
glimpse of the peculiar character of Gene
raj Jackson, and is quite suggestive to per
sons who make or hear criticisms on ser
mons
Year: 1860

MANS ACcOUNT WITH WOMAN Look here
YOU must allow that woman ought, as much
rs Ia her lies, to make this world q paradise
seeing that she lost Us in the original garden
We talk As philosophers; and when aii II
said about what We owe 70 woman, you must
allow that We have heavy balance against
her There's that little matter Of the apple
to Ne settled for Doug}Qs JeJ7Oid
Year: 1860

BROKE JAIL.-simmons, the young man confined in
the jail at this place for the murder Of Seth Buard
succeeded on Friday afternoon last in bursting open
the door Of his CELL and then by raising the floor in
the hall, escaping from confinement He was quietly
perambuating the Streets and seemed perfectly un-
concerned on being spoken to by Sheriff Blankenship
He made not the least resistance objection to being
taken back to his lookup, and when interrogated as
to the cause Of his singular conduct replied that he
was lonesome The door having been repaired and
strengthened, he was again committed to his cell,
where he amused himself by slipping his handouts
which were supposed to be tight as to render them
painiul-on Of one hand on to the other. He was
found in this situation within an hour after having
been returned to his dungeon. Simmons is a lean,
pale Weaklooking creature, and his door breaking
feat is regarded here with astonshment. Men twice
as heavy as he have found themselves thwarted in
what this puny being accomplished 1t is difficult 90
say whether bis object escape or not-he could
have done 50, not being known to our citizens.
Year: 1860

PACIFIC RAILROAD CONVENTION. - The


delegates to the Pacific Railroad Conven-
tion, fixed to assemble at Vancouver on


the goth inst, having been appointed by


the Legislature, have determined to post
pone said Convention until the 9th day of
July next, in order that the Legislature Of
Oregon, which will convene on the 4th
proximo, may have an opportunity of ap-
pointing delegates to represent that State
in the Convention. The interests Of the
people of Oregon and Washington being
so inseparably linked together, we earnest


y hope the Legislature of Oregon will
deem the matter Of a railrod to the Pacific
Of sufficient Importance TO induce il TO ap-
point such delegates as will attend the Con.
vention at Vancouver on the day above
mentioned. The Convention has been post
poned to that time as an act of courtesy
due TO the people Of Oregon, and to enable
that State TO appoint delegates who can
speak and act for its citizens in a legal and
authorized capacity. If selected in this
way, much greater Importance will bc at
tached to the acts aud final determination
of the Convention than otherwise would be.
Year: 1860




" MONTICELLO" The only reply we can
deign to make TO communication published
over this signature in the last Herald, is to
request such of our readers as keep "a file
Of the Pioneer, to again read the communi-
cation of Wasp" published in this paper
in February last, and, if they choose, our
notice Of Monticello in the issue of the
week before. We there stated that the
author of that communication had been
condemned by jury of his countrymen
(not ours, says Monticello, as a murderer !
Wasp says Monticello is none other than
ORLANDO GEORGE who resides at Rainier,
bot is known to most Of the residents about
the mouth Of the COwlitz as II man of a
certain character. We do not think it
worth while for Judge CATLN 1--WE certain
ly shall not, to defend his reputation or
fame against the assaults of such u being
A man who will waylay his neighbor can
not be expected to respect character aud
reputation. Theft generally accompanies,
and, always stimulates the murderer.
Year: 1860

The meeting of the Republican Club last
evening was one of the most enthusiastic OF
the campaign. Although there was no ex-
ira attempt made to drum up a crowd, Mo-
Zart Hall was filled to its utmost capacity.
Judge Baker delivered an able and eloquent
address, which was received with every
demonstration of applause and enthusiasm.


The d" Wide Awakes," who turned out
with l15 lamps, created a great furore
wherever they passed. Their neat uni
forms, gentlemanly bearing, and the
precision with which they went
through their evolutions was spoken of
in terms of admiration by all who Witness
ed the parade. They passed through La
masco followed by a large concourse of citi-
zens, and were greeted with the encomiums
OF the charmed residents of that vicinity.
There was no yelling--no ccnfusion-every
thing was conducted in the best of order
and the whole affair demonstrated the quiet
and determined work the Lincoln men in
tend doing to redeem this county from DEM
ocratic misrule this fall


We noticed one thing lacking in the pro-
cession of the Wide Awakes. That was a
handsome flag. We are sure however, that
the young lady friends of the fine company
will soon remedy that defect.
Year: 1860

geA- Some of the more respectable of the
Douglas men, and several of the Bell men
who have been deceived into membership
in the Douglas Club, feel heartily ashamed
of the conduct Of the Guards at two or three
of their night Falstafian parades and par
ticularly is this feeling manifest in regard
to the ungentlemanly behavior in front of
this Office on Wednesday night No such
conduct is seen in the ranks of the Lincoln
Wide Awakes Let all order-loving per-
sons observe the difference in the two Or
ganizations
Year: 1860

BZ~ We are told by good Democrat
in Posey that Douglas man had made a
bet with him that Lincoln would carry that
county. This is indicative of the despair
that is gradually settling over the Douglas
men. They see nothing but defeat-over-
whelning defeat-on every hand. From
information derived from various parts of
the District, we predict that Gov. Lane will
gain 5000 votes on the vote given for Nor
ton in 1856. little resolute work will
also gain several members of the Legisla-
ture.


"Up men and at them = the day is ours.
Year: 1860

the Douglas -- Guards cOmplimented
the Journal office with three groanS, on
Wednesday night, were as follows: The
first groan was the result of disappointment
in their efforts to "rope in the Bell men
to the support of Locofocoism. The second
one was for the agony they feel from the
lashings that their party has received from
the Journal. The third was on account OF
their despair when they heard of the forma-
ton of Breckinridge and Lane electoral
ticket.
Year: 1860

the very finest quality, can be had at J.
Perry Elliotts City Gallery, No. 40 Main
street, at prices which are, to say the least,
very reasonable. Don't forget the fact That
this is the only Gallery in the city where
you can get an A No. Picture for FIFTY
CENTS
Year: 1860

New YORK, August "A shocking acci-
dent occurred in Brooklyn yesterday MORN
ing. A young lady named Graham resid-
ing in Lugner street was so shOckingly
burned by her clothes taking fire from a
match left carelessly on a door step, from
which she was observing the Great Eastern,
that she died last night after horrible suffer
ing.
Year: 1860

YuBA BALL-The Fourth Annual Ball of
the Yuba Engine Co. No. 2, came off last
night at the City Hall. A very large crowd
of ladies and gentlemen were in attendance,
and everything proceeded merrily. The
dancing was kept up to a late hour and al
went home remarkably well satisfied with
the entertainment We should not omit to
say that the supper was superb The muddi-
ness Of the streets and GOODNESS of the evening
prevented many from attending, yet the Hall
was full of gay dancers.
Year: 1860

SPEcULAToRs at Harper's Ferry have been
turning the Old Brown excitement to account
by manufacturing bogus "Ossawatomie" pike:
and selling them to passengers by the cars
The railroad company finally put an end to
this speculation by interdieting the sale and
driving the pike venders from the platform
Year: 1860

STILus.-A hawker of the new style Of
glass pens was around town, yesterday, and
sold goodly number The pens are simply
cylindrical pieces of glass with sharp points
and grooved so as to allow the ink to flow
down to the point. We purchased one, but
but do not know how it will work in the
long run" So far, we find it very conven-
lent
Year: 1860

ONE of the drivers of the red line of stages
in San Francisco, fell from his seat on Satur-
day, and struck on his head. lie became in
sane from the fall and now lies in critical
condition.
Year: 1860

MEssRs. Meady d Hill are erecting a quartz
mill on Weber Ravine, near Downieviue
They have discovered quartz lead which
they believe to be extensive, and their obiec,
is to thoroughly prospect it.
Year: 1860

SILVER ORE IN CALAvERAs.-We are in
formed. says the Calaveras Chronicle, through
a letter received by the Postmaster at No
kelumne Hill, that mine of valuable silver
ore has just been discovered in Dogtown
Gulch, near West Point, in this county. The
mine was discovered by number of Italians
Il is said to be very rich indeed.
Year: 1860

DENTAL NCTICE.--Dr. H. N &Ss CASE, office next door to Gov. Conway's OIlIp residence where he is prepared to operate in every branch of his profession Artificial teeth with artificial gums from to full set inserted so as to look perfectly natural All full sets inserted on the suction, or atmospheric pressure principle, feel perfectly natural and easy in the mouth, and answers all the legitimate uses of natural teeth.

 Teeth, if taken in time, can be plugged so as to preserve them for life.

 In reply to frequent inquiries-l would say, that am now prepared to traveto any part ot the state, and will go prepared to do everything in the line o my profession in the neatest possible manner Per sons wishing my services will please drop me line to that effect, as shall not have time to go except where have calls and will only charge the regular Memphis and eastern prices, same as charge in my office. N. CASE, Dentist.

 Little Rock, Ark. Feb g '59-ly.
Year: 1860

When I was about six years old,


one morning, going to school, a
ground squirrel ran into his hole in
the ground before me, as they like


to dig their holes n~somo open place
where they can put their heads out
to see if any danger is near. /
thought new 1 will have fine fun.
As there was q stream of water Just
at hand, ! determined to pour water
into the hole till it would be full,
and force the little animal up, SO
that I might kill it. / got trough
beside sugar maple, used fer CATCH
ing sap, and was soon pouring water
upon the squirrel. l could hear it
struggle to get up, and said, "Ah,
my fellow, | will have you out
now"


Just then / heard voice behind
me. swell, my boy, what have
you got there?" turned and saw
one of my neigAbors, good old
man with leng white locks, that had
seen sixty winters. 'sWhy," said I,
81 have a ground squirrel in here,
and | am. going to drown him
out"


Said he, Jonathan, when was
a little boy, more than fifty years
ago, was engaged one day just as
you are, drowning ground.squirrel;
and an old man came along and said
to me, You are a little boy; now if
you was down in little hele like
that, and l should come and pour
water down upon you to drown you,
would you not think it was cruel?
God made the little squirrel, and
life is as sweet to it as you; and why
will you torture to death little in
nocent creature that God has
made?" Said he, 81 have never
forgotten that, and never shall. /
never have killed any harmless crea-
ture for fun since. New, my dear
boy, want you to remember this
while you live, and when tempted to
kill any poor little innocent animal
or bird, think of this, and mind, God
don't allow us to kill his pretty little
creatures for fun?"


More than forty years have since
passed, and l never forgot what the
good man said, nor have I ever kill
ed the least animal for fun since
that advice was first given, and it
has not lost its influence yet. How
many little creatures it has saved
from being tortured to death 1 can
not tell, but l have no doubt a
great number, and / believe my
whole life has been influenced by
Il.