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Year: 1860

QUEEN YIcToRA's SABLE SuBJEcrs.-The negroes
of Toronto have got up buresque on the loyalty
of the Canadians themselves by holding meeting
passing resolutions, etc We quote their resolu
tions


Resolced, That approaching as we do the visit Of
the Prince of Wales to this and other parts of the
British dominions, we do, with all loyalty to our
Sovereign Lady the Queen, as free people es
capped from slavery, deem it our duty TO appoint
committee to wait upon his Royal Highness, and
present him with suitable address, such as would
be creditable to ourselves and those connected
with us at large


ResolUed, Thatas freemen we are willing to show
all classes in this noble province that we will not
be behind them in coming forward to show our
Queens representative, the Prince of Wales, all
the loyalty we can possibly bestow.


Res0tted, That if her Majesty the Queen, from
rebellion or invasion, otherwise, should require
the services of the colored inhabitants OF the Brit
sh provinces, we will be ready to assist, with our
fellow inhabitants, in maintaining the integrity of
the mother country, both at home and abroad.


Their "fellow inhabitants is good. These dar-
kies, it would seem, have no idea of being eonsid-
cred .ssubiects," as the loyal Canadians are proud
to style themselves. Encouraged by the notice of
Lord Brougham, they will not even acknowledge
themselves subject to the Queen.
Year: 1860

Are two OF the most common and virulent disorder
prevalent I'm this continent To these the 0intmen
Is especially antagonsiic its modns operdndir Is
first TO eradicate the venom and then complete
he
Year: 1860

Every form and feature OF these prevalent and
stubborn disorders Is eraiicatcd locally and entirely
by the use Of this emolient warm lamentations
should Preeede its application Its healing qualities
will be found to be thorough and iuvariable.


Both the Ointment and Pills should be
Year: 1860

MEEPHis, Jan. l6. 1860.
Ma. D. .CLAHk,--Dear Sir'-After eight days
Of persevering effort made the distance from
Dayton to this place, which believe is little
over express time; yet under all the circum-
stances consider it rather a high rate Of speed
for an untraveled Daytoninn. We were three
days in Carrolton, Kentucky. waiting for the ice
to run out Of the Ohio river; it wouldn't run oat.
but my patience did, so l swung my carpet sack
over my shoulder and footed It down to Madi-
son, with two Dutchmen 10 the lead.


Before left Carrolton went to the Court
House there aud found their County Court in
session, trying case Of bastardsy. The judge,
jury and the lawyers engaged in the case, were
good natured gentlemanly looking men; Who
seemed to understand very well the nature Of
the business they had in hand; but their free
and easy manner Of doing it, struck me as
somewhat peculiar. For instance, the Judge
elevated on platform was enjoying the fra
GRANGE Of the weed through corn cob pipe /:
the Jurors whiting sticks and pOking fun at
the lawyers, who in return (as is usual in eve
ry place) bored court and jury with many
man, speeches.


Memphis is quite lively place. There seems
to be more business done here in one day than
there is done in Dayton in a week. Niggers,
mules and cotton seem to be the principle
articles Of traffic, especially cotton the
city seems to be filed with it. A slave pen
tumbled down on Saturday last, and killed
two slaves aud injured four others. Slaves
are selling at high prices in this place. ats
tended slave auction the other day and heard
the auctioneer crying of little negro man at
one thousand dollars; for the life Of me l could
not imagine how they could get their money
back in any reasonable time, but suppose they
know how to do it or they would not spend
their money in that way.


The Courts Of this place do large amount
Of business. The Common Law Court holds
three sessions year, with one thousand civil
cases on the docket of each session. The
Criminal Court tried sixteen hundred cases du-
ring the last year. l have not learned the
amount of business in District and Chan.
cery Courts but understand it is very large.
Year: 1860

The editor Of the Germantown Independent
is very seriously worried in reference TO an ar
ticle in the Empire Of Monday, rejecting on
that portion Of the press which has been 80
industriously occupied in abusing Mr., Vallan'
digham, aud the speech lately delivered by
him in Congress, The Germantown editor is
like the man with long nose; he takes the
whole thing to himself; and the snappish
quality Of the FIRST paragraph fairly entities him
to prominent position among the little things
that surround the mobile mastiff" The gen
tleman seems to know his place. and falls into
il quite naturally.


He has not read the speechl Come home,
General, and at oncel What is the use of your
fooling away your time making speeches in
Congress when they get the cold shoulder from
the highly sppreciative genius who edits the
Germantown independent Your remaining
longer in Washington would be piece Of mere
vanity; your days Of usefulness are over; he
don't read your speeches, and of course you're
gonerl


The press is supposed to be the great medium
through which the people are instructed, and
so far as the Germantown Independent is con.
cerned, one may very sincerely calculate, "Hea
ven save the mark" And did we not know
that the good people of Germantown aresst
least quarter Of century in advance Of the
silly twaddle that is done up weekly by this
wonderful individual, we should have but little
hope for people who are instructed by mental
pigmy of the dimensions of this most sapient
Editor. .t..


Vallandigham is a"fre eaterl" Well, Mr..
Myers will never set anything on fire. Twin
Creek is perfectly safe; he will never be very
apt to set it in conAagratiOn; on this point
our Germantown neighbors may dismiss all
fears; they are not in the least danger.


He is in favor of cheap postage, and the en-
largement of the Portland canal There is
platform for you gentlemen who are going to
the Chicago Conventionl oh, the spooneyl-
Does he want letter postage at less price than
three cents2 aud to what extent will the en-
largement Of the Portland canal advance the
industrial or social interests Of Germantownl-
Why don't you procure an appropriation for the
deepening and enlargement of Twin Greek,
rendering il navigable for steamboats, to Ger.
mautownl There would be some sense in that;
but to expect anything sensible from such a
source, would be melancholy example of the
evil effects of misplaced confidence. M.
Year: 1860

SHALL THE sQuARE BE OPENED?-The petit
ton for the opening of Superior street
through the Public Square is nowin the
hands of the Committee on Streets, consist
ing Of Messrs. Ballard, Rezner and Hay
ward, men well qualified to judge of the
public sentiment if it is brought before them.
They will report in due time to the Council.
In the meantime we understand that a eOun-
ter petition is being circulated, remOnstra-
ting against such opening, and is being
and citizens. We are confident that II any
effort at ali is made to circulate the document,
at least two names ofpractical business men,
who have common interest in the matter,
will be obtained, to one upon the other Peti-
ton. If the voice of citizens and the public
is to be heard, then the signatures to such a
remonstrancs Will be numbered BY thou
sands. 1896 .ft


It ia claimed that the signers TO the petit
ton asking that the street be opened, repre-
sent majority Of the capital upon the east
side of the river. Well, perhaps so, but FOL
whose good is the Park calculated? Is it foI
the benefit Of those who are rich enough tG
have suburban residences, spacious lawns
and extensive grounds, or rather for the
poorer classes who gladly escape from then


own confined residences to breathe the elea


air of the Park, and rejoice in their common


interest in its decorations?


The Council, on Tuesday evening, decided


to put the Perry Statue in the centre of tn


Park, where the Fountain now is. If tn


street is opened, the Statue will be eOvere'


with dust, and those who wish to exanin


it must do SO at the risk of clothing and com
fort in the midst of the dust of passing We
hieles. -rs-
It is claimed that under present arrange
; ments the entire Park cannot be made a
, ornament that the south half will be but
, passage way and open common and that
the street is opened the north half will I
beautified and improved until it is really a
: ornament to the city. But if Superior sire
7 is opened, then Ontario street viii be, an
q that will spoil half of the north half The
: the dust from Superior and Ontario stree
/, would spoil the two smell sections for Pu
Il poses of promenade or recreation. ..
IS If, as would probably be the case, Il
1t portion of Superior street was paved, the
} as the abutting property belongs to the CIT
re there would be a tax Of from $1,000 to $50
lie for paving, which would come out of
70 City Treasury.
Year: 1860

The PKosRAlnH FoR THE TENTH.-We pub
Iish elsewhere the programme for the Tenth
of September, as agreed upon by the Com
nlittee. It will be seen that the occasion is
to be duly snd fty honOred, and everybody
who comes here upon that day may expect q
splendid celebration, The attendance Of out
siders win probably be greater than on any
occasion Cleveland has ever yet seen. In
regard to the last act of the programme, the
sham battle on the Lake, We are informed
that in all probability the O. s. Revenue
Cutters viii be ordered here for the day, and
that it is designed to ship the artillery COM
panies of the city upon number Of vessels
them tow them to position, and there repre-
sent the glorious battle of Sept. 10th, 1873
If this is carried out, it viii be the grandest
feature Of the day.
Year: 1860

PERsoNAL.-The Sheriff informs US that
Faxon, Of the Buffalo Republic, came to
town yesterday morning in the steamer
Western Metropolis. he said he was sent
here BY the Historical Society OF Buffalo to
see the Eclipse.
Year: 1860

G Now that the heat Of summer is at
hand, it is more than ever necessary that
our pure lake water should be brought to
perform its useful service in laying the dust,
which is already great annoyance. B. P
Bower gives his attention 10 Plumbing, and
does his work with neatness and expedition,
and at reasonable prices. His shop is on the
east side of the Public Square. RIO
Year: 1860

The following has been adopted by tho
proper Committee a. the programme of the
Inauguration Of the Perry Statue to take place
at Cleveland on the 10th day of September
next it being the 47th Anniversary of the
Battle of Lake Erie. g"
Year: 1860

NEW YORK, JAM 4, lSoO


Ny attention has just been called 10 letter from the
Hon Daniel E sickles, published In the HAID Of this
date, In which the following paragraph appcars--


your corespondence unjust inaccurate In the
speculation De. for Mr. Maynard the aid Of
" ssa ncs cossssed nor can b. No proceeding. have
been .isn ~ siHr q oOpon.ns IL ihs q No
The moda Of contrasting the election Of member Of Ae
o. Contest ssoaa have beam gwen and se ssSny
has long since passed.


While do mot intend to enter into newspaper oontro
versy with Mr. Eckes the merits Of the question At
issue between us, must confess that am at loss to &C
count for the appearance Of this statement over the sigma
ture Of Mr. Sckles just Ut this particular time That in
tend to contest hs right represent the THIRD Congress
sonal district Of this State in the Congress Of the United
States well known Mr. Hckles as u Is To the people
Of the district But there Is any doubt in his mind on
the subject hops 10 be able 10 as the
House OF Representatives V properly organized for the
placing before thsA body the facts am in hopes that
your correspondent will sdm there contest g 70 who
the rishifnl representative Of The aforesaid district


SE secSns aS Gns fear
no viii nnd himself better Oh than he would were be
to rely on the merits Of the case According 70 the
strict letter Of the law, he has right 10 ssat In
the House OF Representatives., temporarily, as
hes there without the certificate OF election required by
law and biz name does not appear the return by
nom the State Of New York He occuOes bs ssst now





simply because the Clerk Of the late Congress has taken
the responsibility of inserting his where was
omitted by the State Canvassers and the Secretary of
State Until the House Is organized by the election OF
Speaker there Ia power 70 correct review the action
the Clerk and In fact tbcembeYs themselves are not
sworn in until after the organization Of the House 1t
would, therefore, be quite WELL 1t me- under
the ccumsances Tor Mr. Sickles 70 wait till he himself
gets possession Of the seat before he decides keep It,


The real position Of the matter may be summed up in
word


Either the State Canvassers have made no declara
ton Of the result Of the election for representative from
the Third Congressional district Of this State IL their
action is to be regarded such declaration called
by the act OF Congress to which Mr. Sckes REFERS then
be has no more right then have for the statement of
this body declares anything s thai there was no cleo
ton at ALL If the case is 10 be tried s merits with
out regard to the action Of the State nvassers then
claim TO be able to conclusively that plurality Of
the legal votes Of the district cast for for
Mr. sckes But as the House of Representatives s the
proper tribunal before which to try this ISSUE will place
the facts before that body and respectfully refer Mr.
Sickes to that quarter fer such information will,
trust satisfy him that there contest his right 10
seat in that body A. J. WILLIAMSON.
Year: 1860

We like grtat y the advice on an ancient
Rhode Island penny" Mind your busi-
ness" That is il. A man Of business
must mind his business, or his business
will not mind him. If he give his cner-
GIGS to pleasure, others will pick up bic
neglected living. If he devote his chief
attention to party politics, he will soon be
in the mire. IL he run wild after some
new ism Of the hour, his name may be
made notorious, but he will become q
bankrupt. We do not say he should de-
bar himself from occasional recreation
that he should he indifferent to the wei
fare of his country-or that he should
pay no heed to the spirit Of the times
Not at all !; but these arc side issues, and
should have attention only commensurate
with their importance, and subordinately
to the main question.


mind your business !" Not another
mans, but your own. Let him alone, 80
far as interference with him is impcrti.
ncnt. When he asks your advice or aid,
render it chccrfully If in your power; but
do not intermeddle with matter where
your ignorance Of his moving motive or
reason for conduct only makes you appear
PrcsUmptu0uSiy FFyfHg. Hg--


mind your buSineSs!" Sander no
one, politically, morally, or socially. If
your rival is prosperous and respected,
SurpasS him in industry and virtue, if
you can; but do not seek to put him
down by nrtIul and lying appeals to Sec
tonal prejudice or scctarian partiality.


Mind your busincss!" BE progress
sivc in your own line. Outside of that,
be conservative. Respect the legal rights
Of your ncighbors hard by, and of your
countrymen at large. You would resent
their dictation in your personal matters,
whether social, moral or political: he rs.
Surrd they will treat you with equal con-
tempt and justly.


Mind your business T. Every one of
you-kindly, actively, perscvcringly-.and
you will thus be mn agent in carrying out
81 portion Of the plans Of benevolent
Providence, who would have men TO be
diligent in business" as well as " fervent
in spirit"


"Mind your business I" But not TO
the neglect of your family. Make money
as means to valuable ends. Your chief
social end is to train up gentle, educated,
virtuous, GOd-fearing family. Money is
an important means to this end but this
end is to be aimed at. whether you make
money or not. Remember this, and at
tend most assiduouSly to the cultivation
Of your own spirit and manners, and by
example as prcccpt train virtuously the
tender and lovely beings who are increas-
ing around your table and frcsidc; and
when your locks whitcn, and your eyes
grow dim, and your step faltcrs, you will
have in them blessing better than
thousands Of gold and silver"


Well doeth he who ever doeih


What the penny legend showeth.
Year: 1860

There IL a moral in the annexed little sketch
from lady writer, which will touch many hearts,
and impress all. The incident came under the
personal observation Of the writer ami we con
slider it charming bit of mosaic, in the hard,
repulsive surface OF life. But read it


"Come to me, darling; papa's cross tonight !"
said young mother, as she extended her arms
affrctionatey to little girl Of three years, who
had left her toys and playthings, to climb upou
her fathers knee.


The child hazarded a puzzled look at that
dark, stern countenance, and without a glance
of reinsurance, stole softly to his side. Not u
word was spoken, and the gloomy man sat sad
and sullen, his mind wholly absorbed with the
busy worlds excitements. Although husband
and father, he was evidently In no humor to
participate in the pleasures of u home circle"


The child not at all discouraged by the forbid
ding look OF her parent, crept gently dpon his
knee, and placing one tiny arm about his neck,
the other glded a1ectlonately over the opposite
cheek while her innocent lips pressed gently the
troubled brow. In Il suddued breath she whs-
pered, Nellie loves papa so much ~ and sue
drew her little soft hand cares1lngly down either
side OF that care-worn face, until they met be-
meath the heavily bearded chin.


Observe the effect twas electrical the stern
features relaxed the sullen gloom disappeared,
and the whole countenance assumed lively, an
imated expression.


The scene was most touching Words fail TO
express the exquisite beauty of such picture.
AS the transformed parent drew the little girl TO
his bosom and pressed kiss upon that innocent,
upturned face, the finer feelings of f;s manly
nature were in his voice as he said, "No. my
child, papa could never DO cross with such low
ing daughter to calm the heart the world has
tortured into despair The moral is too papa.
BILE to be misunderstood.
Year: 1860

A PAIR OF PROMISE BREACHES Natick,
Mass, correspondent of Boston paper, mentions
two suits for breach of promise which are pend
ing in the Court there. He says:


One of the plaintiffs is the eldest daughter of
a Methodist clergyman, and sues a wealthy grain
and flour dealer, of Boston, for SO 900 damages.
The prosecutor in the other case is a citizen of
the Granite State and brings his action against
a lady, now the wife of prominent citizen of
Natick. He assesses his damages at $4,000.
Year: 1860

EDITOR WANTED-ENvIABIE PosrrIoN.-Such
of our Bohemians want regular employment
have fine chance opened. They have made a
vacancy at Vcksburg recently, by killing an ed
itor-the fifth who has been dismissed from his
situation in that summary manner. The qualif-
cations for the post are few and simple. The
applicant should be learned on the subject of the
knife. understand the use Of the pistol and
be member, in good standing, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, SOuth.-.N Y Courier.
Year: 1860

HUMBOLDT FIsHERIEs.-They have a funny
way of catching fish down on Eel river. The
fisherman lies down on the bank, with his head
over the stream, holding a worm in his mouth
The fish, attracted by the spiral workings of the
worm to escape, jumps at it. At this moment
the dexterity of the fisherman is evnced. lie
suddenly opens his mouth, and catches the fish
hetween his teeth One old man has worn all
his teeth off catching fish. Fact!
Year: 1860

The leading men in the oyster business in Baiti-
that there oysters In Chesapea
bay present than there twenty years ago. not
withstanding millions upon millions of bushels have
been removed They say that dredging for oysters in
deep water scatters the beds over greater extent
and is the only way by which the quantity in the long
tern, can be increased Taking up oysters with the
tongs is economical, In that 1t destroys fewer
oysters but it does not spread the supply, and uit-
mately exhausts the stock. p
Year: 1860

From tho Memphis Argus, Nov. 3D..


Dreadful Exhibition of a Revengefnl


Spirit---A boy Attempts to Mul der his


Sister.


We heard this morning Of domestic
dispute which nearly ended iu terrible
tragedy. The son Of resident Of this
city, not more than thirteen years old,
but full of the wees Of so, has, it seems
been for sometime in TIE habit Of stealing
into his fathers room at night and steal
ing from his pockets portions of whatever
silver they might contain. Servant after
servant was suspected. watched, charged
and sold till finally the boy was detected
by an elder sister who met him coming,
from his fathers room at two in the NOR
ming with a handful of quarters, din es,
etc. She told him she would be obliged
to inform her father, and he cooly drew a
knife from his pocket and threateningly
told her that if she did he would "stick
her." So earnest did he seem that the
girl, actually frightened, said she would Mt
tell if he would promise to steal no moro.
He did promise, but soon after returned
to his old habit, increasing the amount OF
his thefts, ill he one night took his faith
er's portmonnaie and abstracted from it a
ten dollar bill. At breakfast yesterday
morning the father spoke oft in anger,
said be was satisfied che numerous thefts
committed were not perpetrated by the
servants, but by member of tl.e family
aud asked the girl, who knew all about il
whether he did not supply her with fail
share of pocket money, Out came The
whole tale from the alarmed sister. Tht
boy, seeing his fathers eye upon him fear
lessly and rapidly drew knife, rushec
on his sister, exclaiming, 81 told you i
you told father I'd stick you The gir
ran from him; the father caught his son


who kicked and hit at him, and was onl,
mastered by main force. He is now lock
ed in a room, in which his chief pastim
is swearing veDgeance on his sister. Tha
boy is likely to reach an elevated positio
in this world.
Year: 1860

have beautiful home


Beside the freshest sea,
And angels are wont to come
On neighborly visits to me.
They come 10 the morning grey;
They come in the evening red;
They walk with me BY day,
And at nigh; sit round my bed.
I've an orchard smoothly limbed,
And cattle sleek and clean
A garden neatly trimmed,


And lawn forever green.
And tho house within is sweet
.sy As milk yet warm in the pail;
There's the sound of childrcn's feet
But never Of childrcn's wall.
And the chamber where sleep
Is perfe ct eastward room;
There the mornings earliestpeep
With an ordor Of clover bloom;
.Ns
My study the daintiest nook


On the wall no idle mark;
And II l want book
i.f can find II In the dark.
When neighbors OF heat complain
There is GOODNESS in my hall;
And no matter how hard The RAIN
.H sunheam ON wall,
I've nothing to do but enjoy;


Work does itselfi in my plan;
Hive like a needless boy,


And dread TO be man.
see the night draw on,
. And the sweet stars open their eyes
l see tho morning dawn


Without thought Of surprise.
see my cattle fed


In tho pastures dewy green;
see men moving the mead,
And believe that l have seen.
Such Is my beautiful home,


Beside beautiful sea,
Where angels are wont to come
On daily visits TO me.