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Year: 1861

Wheeling has not many beauties. We
have always pridcd ourselves upon the in-
dnstrial character of the town, rather than
upon its natural and artificial attractions.
Ordinarily we are enveloped in dense
smoke, through which no one cares to peer
in search of hidden beauties; but from the
tops of the grand old hills which encircle
us, there is always a free show worthy of
the attention of every lover of landscape
scenery. From Mount Wood Cemetery up
the valley ofthe tortuons Wheeling Greek,
the eye beholds scene of unequnllcd gran
deur-n scene of romantic beauty which
we cannot describe, and which is tn local
in its character to justify description, if
We felt equal to the task. From the hill
above Wickham's vineyard, another scene
of scarcely less interest is afforded. Here
can be seen at one glance, four silent cities
of the dead, with their white stones and
little green mounds, Mount Wood, the Pen
insuln, the Catholic and the East Wheel
ing Cemeteries. The hills in Ohio, too, in
these hazy autumn days. with their golden
rods, bright astors and gorgeous foliage,
are worth looking at, and we hope that
everybody who has confidence in our taste,
and time to go up, will ascend, and think
better of himsclfand his good old town and
its surroundings.
Year: 1861

p We insert to-day the communication touch
ing the introduction of the English language in
this country, to which we alluded last week and
instead of labOred reply we have only space to
follow the writer with some short notes. The
subject is of vital importance to this people and
should not be lightly passed over.
Year: 1861

In the Matter of John Erans, a Prisoner in Oahu


PTiSon-Bef0re JUSTICE RoBERTsoN-at Cham


bers-On Habeas Corpus.


PER CURIAM AS the case is presented before
the Court think Evans is entitled to be dscharg-
ed.


In my opinion he is not liable to he treated as a
deserter, under the United States Navigation Act
of 1890; or by reason of any stipulation in his
contract evidenced by the shipping articles OF
under the general maritime law.


In regard to the binding force of the usage or
custom which is alleged to exist at this port, by
which seamen shipped under the same circum-
stances with Evans, are obliged to remain by their
ships for eight days after their return at the end
of the cruise do not think it is necessary in this
case that should give positive opinion. have
considerable doubt to whether the usage is shown
to have become sufficiently established, and to be
so definite and reasonable, that the Court should
regard it as binding.


But, admitting that such usage does exist, and
that Evans left his ship without leave, before the
eight days after her arrival had expired but after
she had been anchored in safety within the har-
Dor, he could not for that reason be arrested and
imprisoned as dese1er He may have made him.
self liable for the customary charge exacted in such
cases under the usage which is set up, or to the
payment of the wages given to person employed
to work in his stead during the eight days, If any
-~
not the case.


He cannot be treated as deserter from his ship
during the voyage, under the United States Act OF
1870, because no entry of his having quilted the
ship without leave was made In the ships log
book, and when arrested he had not been absent
from the ship forty-eight hours. In TACT ne had
not been absent twenty four hours.


In my opinion, he cannot be treated as deserter
under the general maritime law, because 1t Is not
satisfactorily proved that he left the ship with the
intention to desert. Assuming that a binding
usage or custom has been shown, he was not liza
BILE to be arrested as deserter, under the general
maritime law, simply because he went on shore
without leave, unless he intended to desert, which
in my opinion he did not, from the facts OF the
case as they appear before me.


The main ground upon which he is entitled. In
my opinion, to be discharged, is that the ship hav-
ing arrived within the harbOr and been anchored
in place of safety the cruise for which Evans
shipped was ended, so far at least that he could
not for quitting the ship without leave, be arrest
ed and imprisoned as a deserter.


Honolulu, November 10, 1860.
Year: 1861

THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS To INFORM THE PUBLIC


the which these Lots be purchased
leased modified that under certain restrictions
and regulations description Of Building be erected
being desire and object of His Majesys Gov
ernment occupied quickly possible
every facility will be granted to intending occupers and by
consulting undersigned they will find that their
will be met in far consistent with hs public
interests.


said Lots having been engaged Only few of the
choice remain be disposed Of that early
plicaton will be necessary to secure them.


W. L. GREEN Agent for the sale


l9f and lease of the Waikahaluu Lots.
Year: 1861

A CANADIAN OPINION AS TO OUR MoBBINe
NEwsPAPERs.-The Toronto Globe says Mob
bing newspapers is not only exceedingly foolish
way of proceeding-it not only insures its own
punishment by encouraging race of journalists
who will never speak the truth except when likely
to please, but it does more than almost anything
else to lower the American people in the estima-
tion of all civilized nations. We care not what
the destroyed journals published. If REASONABLE
matter, then the writers ought to be punished in
the due course of law, and not by mob. But If
the matter was not reasonable, but only false or
vexatious, then its undisturbed publication ought
to have been permitted. Its suppression by vio-
ence proof that in Concord and Bangor at
least, freedom of opinion does not exist; and the
complacency with which the act generally appears
to be regarded would perhaps Justify us in believ-
ing that other and more extended localities are
equally unfortunate. Those who have anything to
lose in the United States cannot remember too
soon that when the mob's idea respecting the
rights of nIeun and fuunn get confused, mistakes
are likely to be made with property more valuable
than that usually found in newspaper Offices At
the present time, especially, the assumption of
power by illegally constituted tribunals ought to
be sternly checked, or the great Republic will be
resolved into chaos from which there is no
return, except by the purchase of order at the
expense of hberty.'-Er.
Year: 1861

LONDON WEEKLY PAPERS ON THE WAR AND
CoTToS QUEsTIoN.-The London Examiner has


his paragraph at the close of long article on the
kpu!se in Virginia Let it not be supposed for a
moment that we have any leaning to the South.
We abhor the vicious institution, to which they
cling. and which taints and Injuries everything in
the country; and what we most blame the North
for is it's readiness to wade through blood to recon-
meet itself with slave States, and lend itself again
to the capture of poor fugitive claiming the right
to their own bodies Ifthe North had been sincere
and honest regards slavery it would have reoiced
at the secession of the South delivering it from
any part in the abomimation. But it was ready
to make all concessions to satisfy the Southern
States slavery, and its sole tenacity has been
to the protective tariff To continue to profit by
this wrong to the South, and all commercial in
terests, it would gladly compound for all wrongs
to the blacks.
Year: 1861

The amount of bodily ard mental misery arising
from neglect of small complaints is incalculabie,
and it is therefore Of the utmost Importance that
strict attention to the least and most trng bodily
ailments should be had for disease of the body in
ETABLE LIFE MEDICINES, in every instance
where they have been thoroughly used, have TRI-
UMPIIED OVER DISEASE in almost all its di-
versiied forms. The salutary effects of the Life
Medicines have, in fact, been universally expe-
rienced that they have become fully established
the most easy safe, and perfect mode of treatment
ever offered TO the public. !. 80
Year: 1861

As q remedy for this most distressing and obsti-
nate malady, the VEGETABLE LIFE MEDI-
CINES deserve distinct and emphatic recommen-
dation. It is wel-known to hundreds in this city,
that the former proprietor of these valuable med
fcines was himself afflicted with this complaint for
upwards of thirty-five years. and that he tried in
vain every remedy prescribed within the whole
compass of the MateriG Med5ca. He, however, at
length tried the medicine which is now offered to
the public, and he was cured in very short time,
after his recovery had been pronounced not only
improbable, but absolutely impossible, by any hu-
Year: 1861




i 4 and providing for the collection Of the same Tor
the year ending May 1862.


The Trustees Of The City Of Nerddd orGdin as too,cs:


SECTION /. Road Tax OF four dollars is hereby
levied upon every able bodied ina btant Of the City
of Nevada between the ages oftwenty one and fifty
years.


SEC. .. It shall be the duty of the City Marshal to
collect the Road Tax and for this purpose he here
by invested with the same authority as is conferred
upon Road Overseers. by the act of the Legislature Of
1860 entitled IAN act concerning roads and highways
in Nevada county and the tax shall be collected in
the manner preSc ibed in SAID act.


~ 3. The Clerk of the Beard hall prepare and
deliver tn the Marshal a sufficient number Of blank
receipts which shall be numbered and signed by the
Clerk Said receipts shall be countersigned by The
Marshal and delivered to persons paying the road tax,
and the Marshal shall specify in each receipt 20 de
lvered, whether the tax IS paid in labor OI money.


SEC. 4. The Marshal shall keep correct list of
the names Of all persons paving their road tax IN
cash. and the names of those paying in labor, aud
shall report the same To the Board ON the first Of
each month. All monies collected On the road tax
less his commission. the Marshal shall Iay over tO
the city Treasurer. to be used under the direction Of
the Board Cf Trustees fol road purposes.


SIC. 5. There shall be and is hereby levied upon
every male inhabiiant of the City, OF twenty one
years OF age and upwards poll tax OF one dollar,
for the year ending May 1862 and it Is hereby made
the duty Of the Marshal to collect the same.


SEC. 8. The Clerk of the Board sha u prepare and
deliver 70 the Marshal prOpe blank poll TAX receipts



Upon the payment OF each and every poll tax. Tie
Marshal shall deliver one Of said receipts counter
signed by himself To the person so paying


SEC. Z. To enforce the collection Ut the poll tax,
the Marshal may seize much of any and every
species of property owned claimed bv any person
liable 10 and refusing to pay said poll tax as III be
sufficient 10 pay the same and costs Of seizure and
may sell the same at any time or place, within the
city limits upon giving verbal notice hour pre-
viOus to such sale; delivery Of the possession Of the
property by the Marshal, to any purchaser shall be
deemed sufficient title in the purchaser. After rhav.
ing deducted the poll tax for which such property
was sold. and the necessary fees and costs Of sale
the Marshal shall return the surplus money if any
there be. TO the owner of such property. Any Ier-
son indebted to another liable to a poll tax and neg
lecting or refusing to pay the same, shall be liable
to pay the same after service upon him, by Il City
hacshal OF a notice in writing, stating the name or
names OF the person persons SO liza ble and owing
such poll tax. and may deduct the amount thereof
from such Indebtedness.


SEQ. g. The Marshal shall keep recorded list of
the names of all persons paying their poll tax and
shall report the same to the Board the FIRST of
each month.


Passed May 2sth, 1861


II. H. FIAoc, Clerk.
Year: 1861

The PaItizans of the Administration, who
are 50 violent in their denunCiations Of all who
do not approve Of the policy of civil war, do
not pretend that war will result either in the
enforcement of the laws or the restoration
OF the Union. On the contrary, the
admission is explicitly made that ''war
with the seeded States will not bring them
back into the Unlon." Indeed, ater the daily
exhibitions Of intense hatred to the Southern
States, made by tina: class OF Republican Jour
mails most anxious for war, it is impossible to
believe that they desire to be again associated
with the seeded States, If, then, war is not
to bring these States back into the Union, what
is its object When we are called upon to
stand by the Administration, o0e sCouid Ike to
knofg Obat the administration IS driUiag al.
Year: 1861

The Black Republicans pretend to be in
favor of the Union, but they refused to pass
the Crlttenden Compromise, which would have
saved the Union, and insured quie; and
prosperity to the people. The Union profess
ions OF the Black Republicans are worth moth
ing, so long as all THEN acts create hatred
and Ill-will among the people OF the States
The present course of the Llncon Administra-
ton can have no other effect than TO destroy
the Union forever, Gettysburg Compiler.
Year: 1861

We have been asked frequently 10 give the
vote uPen the bill TO repeal the Tonnage Tax.
For the benefit of those desirous OF knowing
who voted for that bill, we annex the follow
ing list
Year: 1861

u Parscn Green, preacher il the habit
sometimes OF drawing upon box OF sermons,
oequeathed him by bis father, VINO was also
minister, upon one occasion got bold OF SER
mon' by mistake, which the old gentleman had
once prearhed:o the State prison convicts. 1t
opened well, and the congregation were becom-
ing deeply interested, when all at once the
parson surprised them with the information,
that chad Il not been for the clemency OF the
governor, every one Of them would have been
hung long time ago"
Year: 1861

Every man who walks upon the
streets of Nashville is bound to feel
the importance OF this question.


Six weeks ago business was act.
i've. Many hands were engaged on
the work of the corporation. Now
they are mostly discharged. No new
houses ore being bnilt, and hence all
tho Brick Layers, Carpenters, and
Painters, are out of employment
Clerks are discharged until there are
but few lett, and the few that are
retained have nothing to do.


Most Of the hanls hitherto em
p!oyed in shops about the city are
thrown out of employment. We SCI
able-bodicd, industrious men on our
streets begging for work at any
price, and some begging for bread
iol their starving children. We
heard OF one man yesterday, an in
dustrious man, who said that he and
five other men had been hunting for
work for two days. without being
able to get any at any price.


This man said his children had
not had anything to cat Tor eighteen
hours, and proposed to do anything
for a little bread. lie said that ne
had stopped his children IRON school
on that account. ue remarked tina,
he felt desperate; a lady remarked
to him that lie would soon be des
perate enough to join an army, as
the disunionists would soon ask him
to do. lie replied, that he never
would fight against lis country, but
felt almost ready to say that he
would j>in an army to punish the
men who had brought his country
and himself and family almost to
ruin. - NaShaUe Dem0crat.
Year: 1861

Thy kingdom COME thy will be done in earth as it is
in heaven.


"The kingdom Of Goa is not meat and
drink but Righteousness, and peace, and joy
in the Holv Ghost. The kingdom of God is
not in word, but in power. For this is the
will of God even your sanctiGcation, that no
man 90 beyond and defraud bis brother in
any matter that whether we wake or sleep,
we should live together with him to comfort
the feebe-mindsd, support the weak, be pa
tcnt ton Yards all men; rendering evil for evil
to no man, but ever follow that which is good
both among yourselves and to all men to
pray without ceasing-in everything giving
thanks, for this is the will Of God in Christ
Jesus concerning you to abstain from all
appearance of evil


Thus we have scripture definition Of that
portion of our Lords prayer quoted. How
signifcant-how vast the meaning Of those
few words What language was ever ut
tered by man so comprehensive? 1t en-
braces both worlds, embodies the will of the
Deity and includes the whole duty of man.


We'll could the Savior make that prayer,
for its spirit was all fulfilled in him. The
4lory OF the Father was in him aud upon
him. Well might he leave that inimitab!e
model o. suppIication, for it is the golden
co d that unites the subject to the throne
all that is lovely or desirable on earth to the
muni6cent Parent-all rational good to Hin
from whom cometh every perfect gilt. Well
might he command his disciples to use those
sacred words, for they bring righteousness
and peace.


Who can offer that prayer and not love to
do his neighbor good? Who can approach
the Father with the words of the great Teach
er, then 60 out and oppress the poor, or do
injustice to any one? Who can take those
precious words upon his lips, and from the
sanctuary or cloiser 90 forth to mingle with
wicked men in the use Of ribald language
Oh, that the prayer of our Lord may be
studied as well as repeated, its spirit prac-
ticed as we'll as professcd-that the Church,
like beacon among the breakers, or as the
polar star to the mariner, may point the err
ing to the cross, the scenes at the new tomb
of Joseph, and to the rest that remaineth for
the faithful. Oh, that the Church may stand
upon high and holy ground, and be what its
founder designed, as light upon hill,
spring in the desert, or as an oasis on Egyp-
tan plains.


If the Church would sec the wilderness
blossom as the rose, man restored to his Ma
ker and hear songs of praise from redeemed
souls waited on every breeze, she must say
with the spirit and with unwavering faith,
"Tny kingdom come, thy will be done in
earth as it is in heaven" And Christian,
remember while YOU are kneeling at the happy
family altar, or in the great assemby y oh
remember that solemn night that your Savior
,, Iabored in the lonely mountain, in prayer to
God


" All night in prayer, while mortals slept
The Savior woke on bended knee,
And in the mountain vigs kept,


or sighs and tears, my soul for thee.
S. B. WELLS.
Year: 1861

| will give you little of my own expert
ence, by way OF showing you how | found
peace with Christ For five years had had
desponding heart, and had been in great
trouble. thought at that time l was the
most miserable creature that ever lived, and
| hope and trust that none of you will suffer
what then endured. At night dreaded to
close my eyes in sleep, fearing that | might
never wake again in this world. thought
that God was angry with me, and that he
would send forth His judgements to consume
me off the face of the earth. At times
would weep alone for several hours, and


coud not find any comfort and l should
have been in that unhappy state until the
present day had it not been Tor the sovereign
grace of God | well remember going out
on Que Sabbath day. | had listened to all
sorts OF sermons but none of them were for
me- One man preached the gospel OF Christ
docrinaly, another man practical sermons,
and another preached the law but L think
might have gone that dreary round untll now
but that on the Sunday in question L hap
pened to turn up lane in which was little
Primitive Methodist chapel stopped in
to the place, but the minister had not come that
day. and 50 his place was taken by locaI
preacher, las took him to be,) poor OLD
man out of the congregation. This oI d man
took as his text the words from Isaiah xiv


% :" Look unto me and eye saved ,all the
ends of the earth Now this poor old
preacher was not an educated min by any
means. can assure you he did not make
any fine flourish from the text he had chosen


He was so stupid that he kept OH repeating
the text in some such manner as this


Look, says the text. 1t is not even lifting
the hand, il is not running one hundred miles
away it is stopping where you are ano


looking. There is nothing so hard for you
to do as this, owing to your pride, Loot
unto me- Many of you are looking to your


selves somo of you are looking to God th'
Father--but you must look TO Christ hrst
Some of you are looking TO the Spirit, to se'
where it is at work but you are not told to d'
that. " Look unto me" says the text ant
you have only to look as it directs. l an
dying WE'LL look to the Saviour--he Is sit
ting at God the Fathers right hand. Loot
unto me- Thus this old Primitive Methods
preacher went on until at last he caught sigh


of me where l was sitting under the gallery
Young man,' he says, you are miserable


And | was miserable as he might have learn
ed from my looks. Hou will always b


miserable he continued, " until you turn t.


the text until you look unto Christ. Look !!


he shouted, as only primitive Methods
can shout. And did look, there and then


and l trust that found peace with God. Th


burden with which had SO long been affiict


ed was gone. went home happy, and
Year: 1861

look to Christ had taken away all my burden.


"E'er since by faith, saw the stream


Thy flowing wounds supply,


Redeeming love has been my theme


And shall be till die"


Those who declare most loudly their indif-
ference to The opinion of mankind, are com
monty disappointed actors on the stage OF
lie. Byron was never weary Of pouring out
his coutcmpt upon men ; but the bitterness
with which he spoke betrayed him. 1t show.
ed but too well how keenly he felt their neg.
lect and their just moral reprobation.


IF ever there was a man who could afford
to scorn the world, to look down with con-
tempt on the opinions of mankind, certainly
it was Napoleon, the most successful man OF
modern times. Such man, after a life of
triumph, we should think could preserve,
even in defeat and exile, the spirit of his
former days-a lofty and unconquered mind.
But the history of that banishment tells us
that he suffered bitterly under his hunilia-
ton. He who once stood so high, row
to be sunk so low He never forgave
Europe Tor being able to get along without
him. And however grand may seem the
figure of the exile Of St. Helena, standing on
the cliffs and looking off upon the sea, In
his soul he was unspcakably lonely and
wretched.


No man can sustain such an overthrow
who is not supported by the consciousness Of
noble life. A patriot who had sacrificed
himself for his country, might indeed bear
exile or captivity, knowing that he was fol-
lowed by the tea 5 aud prayers of millions.
But one who has lived only for himself, and
who would have the whole world fall down
and worship him, cannot bear to be deserted
and left alone to die.
Year: 1861

Childhood.
Childhood, sweet and sunny childhood,
With it's careless, thoughtless air,
Like the verdant, tangled wildwood,
Wants the tending hand of care.
See it springing all around us
Glad to know and quick to learn;
Asking questions that confound US;
Teaching lessons in its turn.
Who loves not its joyous revel.
Leaping lightly on the lawn,
Up the knoll, along the level,
Free and graceful as fawn!
Let it revel it is nature


Giving to the little dears
Strength of limb, and healthful feature,
For the toll Of coming years.
He who checks child with terror,
Stops its play, and stills its song,
Not alone commits an error,
But d great and moral wrong.
Give it play, and never fear it
Active life is no defect;
Never, never break its spirit
Curb it only to direct.
Would you dam the flowing river,
Thinking it would cease to flow
Onward it must go forever;


Better teach it where to go.
Childhood is a fountain swelling
Trace its channel in the sand
And its currents, spreading, swelling,
Will revive the withered land.
Childhood is the vernal season;
Trim and train the tender shoot;
Love is to the coming season


As the blossom to the fruit.
Tender twigs are bent and folded
Art to nature beauty lends;
Childhood easily is moulded


Manhood breaks, but seldom bends


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