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Year: 1859

The Ltsls Stranger, noticed by us yesterday
as having been kidnapped, has fallen into good
hands. One Of the ladies who took possession
Of it has, by the consent of her husband.
adopted il, and will rear it with as much care
and tenderness as if it Were her own. II its
mother feels any anxiety about her boy, she
may hear from him by calling upon ms, though
we have no doubt be will only be the better off
by never knowing that he was deserted in his
helplessness, and thrown into the old field to
die
Year: 1859

DIED OF GRIEF.-A man who resided In Full


ton Ohio returned on Saturday last from The


funeral of his wife, and going into his solitary
home. sat down upon chair and died within
an hour 1t Is said the poor fellow 'died OF
of
Year: 1859

THE AET OF VI>ITNG.- Some people visit
nearly all the time. and 80 waste their cwr
lives aud their friends substance: some rare
ly visit at all, and so deny themselves and
their neghbors one Of the greatest pleasures
OF social existence. Some people make their
visits so short that they are not worth the
trouble they cost. others stay so long that
the visit becomes 'Tisi;ation'-like fever
or famine. IS use is always essential to
excellence in any art, only those who have q
certain amount Of practice, know how to vis-
it well ~ hie those who visit too much sin
in another way, and become bad visitors from
imprudence and carelessness. But we are
writing the essay which we began with SIM
pie suggesting. and will only add, in conclu-
sion. that all rules must vary more or less
with the character of the visitor. As an old
epiRram says


What smiles sud welcome would give


Some friends TO see each day live


And yet what treasurss would pay


ifsomc w,uis always stay away
Year: 1859

From HAYTI.-We have news from Hayti dated
at Port au Prince on the 30th ult A national
bank of oan for the promotion of agriculture only,
was to be established under the sanction of the
Legislature 1t was hoped that the country would
make much industrial progress under its operation,
and the collection of foreign debts be facilitated.
American provisions sold to profit at Jeremie.
Year: 1859

The Democratic County Convention wihmeet
this Wednesday, morning in the Court House,
at 10 O'Clock. In addition to the appointment
Of fourteen delegates to attend the State Con-
yention, il will devolve upon the Convention to
select candidates for members of the Leglsla-
ture, and for all the county Offices except the
County Judge. When the Central Committee
met, there was some diversity Of opinion as to
the policy of nominating the county ticket thus
early in the canvass, but majority Of the MEM
bers being in favor of but one Convention, the
minority cheerfully acquiesced in the views Of
the majority. In this county there has been no
contest for any of the State Offices, and the dei-
egates have consequently been elected exciu-
siyely with reference to the county nomina-
tions.


We have no advice to obtrude upon the
members OF the Convention, for we are salts
fed that they will not misrepresent the sentl'
ments of the Democratic party of the county
Our only hope is, that the ticket will be COM
o. posed of good men and true men who have
the confidence Of the community, and whose III
terests are identified with the county. With
such nominees, and with reasonable exertion
during the canvass, the Popular Sovereignty
county ticket will be elected by sweeping ma
jority.
Year: 1859

BLASTING AccrDENT.-On Saturday last, Mr.
A. Swart, the contractor on the Omega ditch,
was seriously injured by the accidental explo-
sion of blast He was at work tamping the
blast when it exploded, throwing him several
feet from the spot. AS he fell, his face struck
on sharp rock, cutting deep cash in his
chin and through the lips. His left side, and
arm, and the left side of his face, were severely
cut and burned by the rocks and powder. He
was picked up for dead, but soon after came
to his Senses and hopes are now entertained
that he will recover
Year: 1859

AN INEFFEorUM HANG.-James Cole, who
has for year been under indictment for the
murder of Overmeyer at Downieville, attempt
ed to commit suicide last Wednesday morning,
(the day set for his triaD by hanging himself
in his cell. The attempt was discovered by a
fellow prisoner, who called as loud as he could
and aroused Sheriff Irwin. The latter on en-
tering the cell, found Cole hanging by the neck,
and cut him down. He was insensible at first,
but soon after recovered SO as to be able to at
tend court. He was convicted the next day Of
murder in the second degree.
Year: 1859

A NEW disease made its appearance since the
introduction of hoops. 1t exhibits itself only In
cold weather, and then is only discovered In
cities where the buildings are warmed by fur
naces. Two ladies were standing over regis
ter the other day, talking and laughing, when
one endeavoring to sit, was suddenly attacked,
and screamed Violently. The other soon tried
to sit, and was attacked in the same manner.
The explanation is, that by standing so long
over the register, their metallic hoops became
heated to such degree that when they at
tempted to be seated it was like setting on q
hot gridron. OF course they were not a great
while in getting up again, and naturally
enough uttered screams-all of which would be
very mysterious 70 q looker-on unacquainted
with the mysteries of hoops.-Eastern Paper.
Year: 1859

THE RuMoRED CoMPRoNIsE.-The Washinton
States, in alludng to the report that negotia-
tions were pending to compromise the difficult
ties in the ranks of the Democratic party, says:


In every view it is incumbent on the Presi-
dent to propose the truce and if he is really
solicitous for peace, he cannot ignore or reject
the primary requisite of an accommodation.
Let him call off his dogs in Illinois. With the
prestige of the legitimate organization, and an
infinite majority of the Democracy in his follow
ing, he is still pursued by the pack of Federal
officials, who pretend to beep up the fight at
the instance of the Administration. Let there
be an end Of this persecution. Let Pine. Cook,
and their associates be whipped back to their
kennel-nOt because their yelplng is offensive
to Judge Douglas, so much as on account of
its distraction to the party.


On the other hand, Judge Douglas will be
under obligation to withhold his sanction from
insubordinate movements against the organiza-
ton of the Democratic party. We do not mean
to intimate that he extends his countenance to
any such demonstration. but simply to suggest
the special duty which will devolve upon him
when the Office holding faction of Illinois desst
from their persecution.
Year: 1859

On WITH TUE LIGHTNIY0.-The President OF
the Placerville and Humboldt Telegraph Com
pany, Informs us that arrangements have been
made for the immediate resumption of the work
on the line, and the wires will be stretched in
the direction of Salt Lake as rapidly as posi-
BILE. From the earnestness which characterized
the work last season, we have good reason to
expect that by the close of another Summer we
shall be in direct telegraphic connection with
the Mormon city.-PlacrviHs Observer.
Year: 1859

RECEPTION OF A DISTINGUISHED MAN.-Judge
Crane arrived at his home, in Genoa, Carson
Valley, last Friday, and his arrival was an
nOunced by the discharge of cannon and other
firearms A dispatch from that place, says che
will be almost unanimously returned again as
the Territorial Delegate to Congress; indeed,
he win have hardly any opposition"
Year: 1859

! RoBBERIEs.--A number OF robberies have
been committed at the store Of J. NJ. Hixson. on
Broad street, within the pastlfew days On
Friday afternoon, while Mr.. Hixson was stand
ing on the sidewalk just below his store door,
talking with friend, the building Was entered
By the back door, and some four or FIVE dollars
ssolen from the change box. The theft is sup
posed to have been committed by Chinaman,
IS the track Of Chinese shoe was seen in the
dust near the back door. The next day, while
Mr.. Hixon Was assisting in unloading goods, q
patent lever silver watch was stolen from the
pocket Of a pair of pantaloons thas were hang
ing 10 the back room of the building The thief
must also have entered by the back door. On
Saturday night, the front door of the building
was forced open, and the burglars succeeded in
getting galvanized watch and two or three
dollars in money. The watch was in a desk,
the lock of which had been broken; it Was OF
little value, but the burglars doubtless took il
TO be gold. The money was in small silver
coin which had been left in the change box.
Year: 1859

q Last night about IL O'Clock, when genS
tleman of our acquaintance was crossing the
Jefferson street bridge, couple Of fellows
stopped him and proposed to come up town
with him. He declined their offer, and told
them to keep away from him. Seeing they were
determined to take hold Of him, he ran down
of the embankment and caught hold brazil Of
cordwoOd; still hoping to gel. away without q
fuss, he tried to get away from them, but they
pressed him too closely, and seeing one Of them
"go down" for something, he whaled him over
the head twice, when he ran away up street.
They did not follow him. he feels sure they
wanted TO rob him.
Year: 1859

uwe are really pleased to note that we
did not see dunken man upon the streets yes
tsrday; and we did not observe any disOrderly
eOnduct. We learn from others that very gen.
eral good order was observed in the city through
out the dAV and evening.
Year: 1859

u An effort was made yesterday by Proms
ineot gentlemen Of the fire department, to have
the order Of procession changed, so that it
should pass through 4 part Of oTegOni but as
the music had been engaged for the route named
they were unwilling to change it. The De-
partment made mistake in tbs route yesterday.
We hope il will not be Tspsstsd.
Year: 1859

the eyes of Jasper, the melancholy face of the
maiden. In the thickest of the fight, surround
ed by enemies the lovers fight side by side.
Suddenly lance is levelled at the breast Of
Jasper; but swifter than the lance is Sallie St.
Clair. There is wild cry, and at the feet OF
Jasper sinks the maiden, with the lite-blood
gushing from the white bosom. which has been
thrown as a shield before his breast. He
heeds not not the din nor the danger Of the
conflict; but down by the side of the dying
boy he kneels, Then, for the first time, does
be learn that the STRIPPING is his love; that the
dim visions in his slumbers, of an angel face
lowering above him, had indeed been true. In
the midst Of the battle, with her lover by his
side and the barb still in her bosom, the hero
ine maiden expires.


Her name, her sex and her noble devotion,
soon became known through the corps. There
was fearful group gathered around her grave;
there was not one of those hardy warriors who
did not bedew her grave with tears. They
buried her near the river Santee, in green
shady nook that looked as if it had been stolen
out of Paradise"


The sweetest of all American song writers
has mmortaized this noble woman in a charm
ing lyric, with which we close our story
In the ranks of Marions band,


Through morass and woodedland,


Over beach of yellow sand


Mountain, plain and valley;


southern maid, in all her PRIDE


Marchedsgaily at her lovers side,


In such disguise


That cen his eyes


Did not discover Salliet


When returned from midnight tramp,


Through the forest dark and damp,


On his straw couch in the camp,
In his dreams he'd call


With that devoted, gentle fair
Whose large black eyes and flowing hair,


So near him seem,
That in his dream,


He breathes his love for Salie.


Oh, what joy that maiden knew


When she found her lover true


suddenly the.trumpet blew,


Marions men to rally?


To ward the death-spear from his side


In battle by Santee she. died


Where sings the surge
ceaseess dirge


Near the lone grave of Sallie!
Year: 1859

A well known miser died recently in New
Jersy, leaving large sum Of money which
will go to his two nepheWs. He was eighty
years old and died with the firm belief that,
after some years Of slumber, he should return
to this earth young man, when he is to re-
ceiye the money with intrest. His heirs seem
quite villing to take the money or these terms
Year: 1859




ADVICE TO PREAcHERs.-We have
heard a great many sermons preached
against dancing and the positions gene
rally taken were these: LIST that dancing
does not conduce much to intellectual
improvement, and 2nd, that it is not a
great means of moral culture. Now this
would be an excellent limo of argument, if
intellectual or moral progress was the
professed object of dancing; but the
trouble is that the intention and design
of dancing is not claimed to be these high
mental and moral matters. but simply
anus ment and entertainment.-or. as
Lola Monies would say fun We. there
fore. without taking any position on the
subject ourselves, respectfully suggest
to our p, eachers to change their point of
att ack, and to endeavour hereafter to
convince the people tba, dancing is not
ente raining or pleasant; and we can
assure them that, 1they can succeed an
Ibis the light toed amusement will soon
entirely disappear from the land.


The above communication from a cor.
respond ,nt is all very fine. but what has
it to do with politics. When we have
such heavy matters on hand as the de.
fense of Buchanan we havnt time for
anything else-you bet. We refer the
matter to Gwin-the committee OIL fancy
balls.
Year: 1859

The mass of the people. and many
excellent Democrats revolt at the idea
of having slave code plank incorpora.
ted into the platform of the party at
Charleston. They may be right so far
as that it is inexpedient to avow our real
meaning upon that point. Public opin-
ion is not yet prepared for Cougression-
al interference to establish slavery, and
our object can be gained just as well by
keeping mum till after the Presidential
election, and then asserting that it was
an issue, and has been decided in our
favor. AS matter Of policy perhaps
this is the best course, and the one that
will commend itself to the leaders Of the
party. But nothing must be said against
slave code-the party must not be
committed against it. So as to give US
chance to say we have all along advo.
Gated it. After the Presidential election
nothing will be easier than to adopt the
measure, and push it through as an ad-
ministration project-a test Of Democra-
cy, and of course all who then denounce
it will be abolitionists. and out of the
"organization," The leaders of the
party in the last great debate in the
Senate clearly took ground in favor of
slave code, and thus evinced their de-
termination to make that principle fea-
ture in the next administration, if not in
the platform. Now. what we want
is for the measure to succeed. But by
putting it into the platform public atteu-
tion will be drawn to it, and many dough
faces who would vote for the naked
proposition on first sight. will be awed
by the popular clamor in the canvass.
We merely offer the suggestion, and
leave it for those who make the princi-
pies Of the party to determine the best
policy.
Year: 1859

~ Some of the papers below seem
to doubt our Lecomptonism. The fact
is they have been misled by our blend
ing honesty with Democracy. Our par
ty censors in this place told us, as soon
as our paper appeared, that we had
spoke right out in meeting. They tried
to explain to us that a party paper mus,
not be tied down to stale truths, and es-
pecially must not let outsiders into party
secrets. The fact is va talked as if we
were talking only to the initiated. and
let sIip many matters that are not usually
told to any except the wire-pullers. We
have tried to do better this week, bu,
Lecomptonism is hard road to travel
for any one who tries to Le decent
there !! we spoke out again. but couldn't
help it. We're afraid we will keep
talking.
Year: 1859

The Sacramento Union under the
head Of 'Vagaries of the Press insinu.
ates that we are n vagrant. We beg
leave TO say we are not vagrant.-
We have means of living, common to
the Lecompton press, out of the public
crib. We claim to have "wisible means
of support" as the loafer did when he
exhibited half goldfish to the magis-
trate. 1t is true the official advertise
ments pay so little, that we have put the
bundle, sent to us from the Custom
House, as soon as our adhesion to the
Administration was telegrapbed to San
Francisco, on the hook, till we can fig.
ure up how much it will cost over the
price allowed, to publish them. We have
confdentially learned that the Lecomp-
ton press would have hard time of i,
were it not for assessments on the un-
derlings in the Custom House, and tn at
the advs. are mere show of govern
ment patronage. We therefore demand
cheque for some of the ready money
instead of lopg-winded advertisements
at bit square or!
Year: 1859

~ The Register thinks we have
charge Of this paper for only a week,
before going over to the Lecomptons in
earnest. Why man, you are green
don't you see we are running it another
trip. Trim your whiskers, Col. and take
shower bath at our expense. By the
way, give our regards to the rest of the
Zabriskie family. You must have a
good subscription list ifthey all take the
Register.
Year: 1859

All good things came to an end, and
night succeeds the longest day. With
this week the devils resign the ink~stand,
and subside to the ink-tub. The Ne
vADA Journal, from being saucily-in-
teresting must again become dully-rs-
spectacle AS we were deeply medi-
tating crusher for this weeks issue, in
the sentry box that in this office goes by
the name of "the sanctum,"


"Suddenly there came rapping,


AS Of some gently tapping,


Tapping at the office door,


We rose with all the dignity that be-
fitted our new station, and throwing the
door wide open, were about to request
the pleasure ofour visitor, whenin stalk
ed solemn gentleman. wrathful as Sa-
tan when kicked out of heaven, evil
IDENTIFY meditating an assault upon our
person, but non-plussed to discover any
portion Off sufficiently free from ink to
make the operation agreeable. His fin
ger pointed to the door; but after enjoy
ing a week or two of license, we were
not disposed to so suddenly yield tc
discipline, and therefore, as a mere
precautionary step, we availed ourseli
of our faithful companion, the roller
with which we had armed ourself foi
several days back as a guard against
surprises, and intimated we were very
comfortable-that if the room was too
close for two to occupy. he had the
privilege Of the other side of the door
Seeing we had the advantage in weap'
ons. the editor proposed parley, the
result of which was that we were &C
finish this week, and then evacuate
our position, retiring with our weapons
and the honors of war.


We regret for the sake of our rea
ders that the Journal, after this week
must relapse into old fogyism; and
makes our arms acne 10 Iotl ioi al u
cies about State Fairs, Water bitches
and Resources of the State. Weprom
ise as soon as possible to get the edl
tor off on another tramp. and to Sc
duce him into a gypsy life altogeth
er, if possible. If we could only hav
had full swing till election we are con
fdent we could have elected Latham
Gwin and Phil. Moore and got bert
in the Custom House for ourselves
that noble goal of ambition for tn
Democracy of California. But sue
hopes are now dim.


"We are not now
That which we have been; and our visions MT


Less palpably before us-and the glow


Which in our spirits dwelt, is futtering, FAINT an


low"


What ho, without ! a strengthene
from Bfaze's!
Year: 1859

u The foreigners every day are
leaving us to join the Anti's and Repub-
licans. There is all the moro necessity
for the Know Notbings to rally to our
aid. Surely you will not hesitate, now
that the Administration has prescribed
naturalized citizens. Come, all you
ancient Know Nothings and renew the
fight against foreign influence under our
venerable President.
Year: 1859

MUsouEToEs.-A gentleman informs
us that musquetoes are so thick on Car
son River that hat can be filled full of
them by simply Tipping it through the
air. We can vouch for heveracity four
informant. for we have been acquainted
with him a number of years, and we have
known him to speak nothing but the
truth,-upon several occasions.
Year: 1859

his conduct. At any rate, it was pride
of no ignoble nature. He at last found
himself the denizen of cheap garrel
lodging, student in the Office of one of
the ablest and best of the very respccta-
BILE medical faculty of New York, and
the owner of nothing on earth more than
about hundred volumes of books-a
tolerable gentleman's wardrobe-a ream
of paper for review, magazine, and news
paper writing-a brave and sanguine
spirit-a firm trust in God and in good


"a heart little bruised, but far from
broken--and his Honor Bright,
Year: 1859

X The first intensity of that fearful be-
reavement, which God saw fit to send me, has been in
manner modified and sanetifed by his tender mercy by
the devotion of my loving and dutifu sons and daugh
ters and by the sympathy of ray Queen and country
But greatly have been blessed and comforted under
my aiction, never sufficiently express how great
a balm it has been to my wounded heart-how very
great the honor-the mark of attention paid to the
ory of my beloved husband by that nation the
Atlantic. If | knew what body of sympathizers to
address, would gladly and proudly offer them the CRATE
full thanks of lonely heart; and could tell them with
honest truth that not one word too much had been said
in praise of him who has now received the crown which
will never perish. . X Believe me, my dear
Eliza, sincerely and affectonately your friend,


HANNAH s. HAVELOCK.
Year: 1859

DeY~ Sir Walter Raleigh, who was the first
discoverer of the value of the potato for man,
one day ordered lot of dry weeds to be col
lected and burnt. Among these was lot of
dried potatoes. After the bonfire, these pota-
toes were picked up thoroughly roasted. Sir
Walter tasted and pronounced them delicious.
By this accident was discovered species of
food which has saved millions of the human
race from starvation.
Year: 1859

The servile trucking of Northern Demo-


Gratis in the Halls Of Congress for the favor OF


the South, (supposed to be necessary to q


future realization of the crowning dream OF


their ambition-the Presidency which has
aided them to triumph in every important
measure calculated to enhance the value OF
their .'property," and remove every obstacle
to the extension of their peculiar institution"
however injurously affecting the interests OF
free laboring men at the North, is already
producing its legitimate fruit~-a cowardlce
and perversion of public sentiment at the
North wicked presumption and intolerant
arrogance at the South. Time was when the
South, humbled before the giant proportions
of free sentiments North, stood abashed under
a sense of the wrongs of slavery, and acknowl-
edging the social and political evils it tended
to produce. Now, she assumes different
attitude slavery is defended as great civil
izing, moral and Christianizing institution,
and, impatient of tardy legislation, she imports
her human chattels in defiance of law. The
inconvenience of the "middle passage" are
but the artificial means for producing in the
barbarous African broken and contrite spirit,
favorable to his conversion and eternal saliva
ton. Vide Dodge's Oskaloosa specify
She utters, through her fawning tools of the
North, her great swelling words of vanity,
and 10! the strong foundations virtue shake,
and here and there the structure crumbles to
the ground Deluded by the sophistries
preached by Democratic orators, men are
everywhere to be found who apologize for and
defend the traffic in human beings. Shame!
She thunders forth her threatenings against
the Union, and stout hearts quake, and the
knees of honest freemen smite one against the
other in terror and dismay; and thus, by fear
or favor, she obtains acquiescence to her
demands; public opinion is demoralized, and
freedom itself is undermined and destroyed.


Away with such a party Lay the axe
bare to the root of that tree, and cut it down
Why cumbereth it the ground?