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Year: 1860

COFFEE AS MENTAL STIMuLANT.-
Schiller, during his hours Of composition, kept
at his side a bottle of champagne or Rhenish
wine, or a cup Of strong coffee. Horace Wal
pole wrote usually from ten to two o'clock at
night, always having strong coffee by him.
Sir. William Jones drank great deal of cof-
fee to support him in his nocturnal studies.
Baron de Grimm states that Yoltaire to his
death, with his characteristic activity and
enthusiasm, attended tho rehearsals Of tho
academy, and insisted on the production of a
new aud important edition of their dictionary.
TO this project many objections were started.
which he resolved to obyiate in an elaborate
discourse. To strengthen himself for tho
task, he swallowed prodigious quantity of
strong coffee, and then continued to work
upwards of II hours without intermission.
This independent effort brought on an inham-
nation Of tho bladder. For the purpose of
relieving pain, he swallowed with his usual
impotence a large quantity of laudanum. The
consequence that he fell into a lethargy
from which he never entirely recovered.
Year: 1860

WAsHoR-rHR OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE
A correspondent Of the Marysville Express, who
has been to Washoe and returned, says; ~ -


spent considerable money, without any prospect
any thing IN return. However, console myself BY
saying that am not the only one. ! cannot say
much about the country, as the ground was covered
with snow, but this much can say: The silver
mines arc all humhugs with the exception Of the
Comstock and Spanish claims which are in the
original fourteen hundred feet and they are all that
have been discovered. The reports that other rich
mines have been discovered are false, we tested
them, and therefore know what write Is true.
There is not piece of rock discovered outside
Of the two leads which have mentioned that looks
like silver ore. Every in the valley can point
il out among thousand fragments, only by feeling
It between his fingers. Iwoud not advise you noe
to 60. as that isnone Of my business. A man going
there within the next two or three weeks, with
liquors and provisions, would probably do well.
Building lots are very high considering but that Is
because they in the hands Of speculators. ThaTs
are number off persons over there who do nothing
else but trade in lots and claims; the latter they are
afraid TO open so that people can see what IL In
them. The excuse is that there is too much snow
on the ground; but mark my word, and see IL they
don't prove as have written.
Year: 1860

How TO TEST SILVER 0RE.-Pound small
piece Of the rock which is supposed to contain the
or any thing handy, and hold il over a slow fire, to
burn away sulphur or arsenic, which are generally
mixed with the ore or silver. Then take a cup or
any glass or eaFthern vessel, into which pour a
small quantity Of nitric acid, in which put tea
spoonful of the powdered ore, which boil in the acid
for minute or two. Then take some common salt,
dissolved in water, in another vessel pour small
quantity Of the salt and water into the acid II Il
turns white and looks milky, there is silver in tho
ore. The above is cheap, convenient, and certain
test for silver
Year: 1860

Nor ACQUAINTED WITH TT.-The editor Of the
Crescent City Herald has been shown some speci-


mems Of ore said to contain silver, and recently dis
covered in that section. Regarding its value he
Inodestly says: owe are really so unaccustomed TO
the sight Of either silver or gold that are not
capable OF judging Of its value"
Year: 1860

KEROSENE MANUFAcroRT.-The Los Angeles
Star understands that party from San Fran
cisco is about to start an establishment for the
manufacture of kerosene oil from the bitumen
abouuding in the vicinity Of Los Angeles
Year: 1860

Movements are on foot to raise the means
sufficient TO procure preliminary. survey
fer . railroad from this place, to connect
With the Southwest branch of the Pacific
9ailr,ad IF Missouri We understand the
PROJECT i; already warmly supported by our
Fort Smith friends, and that the people of
Fayetteville and Bentcnville, and along the
line of the proposed route, will come
promptly forward in aid of the enterprise.


We hone the. sit izens Of Van Rnr.n Ill
respond literally, if called upon, as we
have deep interest in the construction of
such road. Let the ball be started
Year: 1860

HUNTSVILLE, Ark, Jan. 20, 1850.


DEAR Press: will give you a few items
about town if you will give them a place
in your valuable paper. And as this is a
great age Of improvement, will give you
a few items of our public improvements
about town under contract We have one
bridge to be built across the spring branch
north of the hotel, the first bridge that ever
has been commenced in this county, be-
lieve. The repairing of our County Jail is
also under contract; they say that 1t is to
be rebuilt this time SO strong that it will
hold any person who may be put into it. l
doubt it.


But I will bet that BON can't guess in
two guesscs how we rsy for these improve
mcnts. You would say out of the common
revenue of our county, hut you would miss
it. Madison county b taxed very ncar to
death, but she never has money to pay her
extravagant officers. Sowe get our bridge
built out of our internal improvement fund
with some private subscription, and our Jail
by the direct taxation of the citizens OF our
county.


We will have regiment of candidates
out in Madison this season to fill the differ
ent county offices and as corn is getting
very scarce, some of our farmers are max
ing calculations to fatten their hogs on can
didatcs the ensuing summer. | would adj
wise them to commence early before the
. weather gets too warm, and the candidates
get over loaded with bad whisky in case
of delay there would be some danger OF
their hogs doing like the swine of old when
the evil spirits were sent into them-they
/ l. NST,,,a
gle, and drown themselves.


Saturday next is the day set for our con-
vention i'll Madison. Now, | don't Want to
pass on the merits or demerits of Wilson OF
Hindman, but if the people turn out
from the country they will instruct for Hind
man by large majority at the Dover Con
vention and " Andrew" knows very well
that the mass meeting two years ago would
have instructed for Hindman could the true
sentiment of the citizens that were present
have been come at. Hindman and Wilson
We're present, III. being well aware that there
would some confusion arise, advised the
meeting to cast the ballot of Madison first
for Wilson and second for Hindman.


Now, Mr. Editor, l will say a few moro
words in regard to our bridge the contrac-
tor has been at work some three months, he
says. \ few piles of rough stones piled
up with a little dry or frozen dirt mixed
with them, the rocks being left very much
as nature formed them and those piles OF
rSGks yhsh r,t2y they cal pillars are LAID Or
Now if our commissioner receives such work
as that he will be easy pleased IN the way
of a bridge.


Now, Mr.. Editor, have written my ar
ticle, must hunt out some fictitious name
to sign to it. Well, have it, | will sign
my real name. HUSTsvILLroN.
Year: 1860

Congress. and Z i. Carroll, possessing the
necessary requis ies to fill the Office with
honor to himself. and advantageto his con-
stituents S,t we not to endorse
him ourselves, aad to ask the democracy of
the district to do so ? If we do this in
good earnest. We may be assured that MIR,
Carroll will get the nomination. Although
he has but recently come to this County he
is well known in the district, and as gen
tleman, scholar and sound democrat he
has received the cordial endorsement of the
True Democrat, which will make him de-
cidedly prominent before the Dover Con
vention for the nomination. Let us then
set the ball in motion by holding a meet
ing soon, recommending Col Carroll.


LITTLE FRoa BAYOU,
Year: 1860

The knights TempEar, it is said, are prepar.
ing to have a grand dress mounted parade
about the middle of this month, and have
commenced drilling for that purpose. After
marching through the streets, they are to re-
pair 10 the Central Agricultural Fair
Grounds where an excellent dinner will be
served and the remainder Of the day spent In
social enjoyment. BY way OF making all their
members toe the mark, We have heard IL sug-
ges ted that none will be allowed TO partake Of
procession. The Templars are quite strong
in Richmond, aud by keeping the members 10
their duty, may become even more formidable
In a very short time.
Year: 1860

AN INCENTIvE.-The New York correspon-
dent of the Philadelphia Press says that
among the recent graduates from West Point
was son of Commodore Vanderbilt, and that
would bring himself among the first five, or
$4,000 if he completed the course at all. The
son was not the winner of the former prize,
but received check for the latter.
Year: 1860

Body Found Yesterday morning, Coroner
Peachy was called on to see the dead body OF
white man, very much decomposed, that had
been found floating In James river. below the
city, by the Captain of q vessel, and towed TO
the wharf at Rockets. As there were no
means OF identifying the body, 1t was ordered
to be buried.
Year: 1860

SUICIDE OF LADY.-Mrs. Fowler, wife Of
Thomas Fowler, residing at Kingston, Ulster
county, N. Y, purchased quantity of arsenic
q few days ago. Two or three evenings after
she went into her husbands saloon near her
residence, and ordered the waiter 10 bring her
a bottle Of soda water in one Of the boxes
This done, she dissolved portion of the poi
son and drank it OFF. She then returned home
and was shortly afterwards taken with a yio-
lent fl of vomiting, and confessed that she
had taken poison. The unfortunate woman
expired about two O'Clock the next morning
Year: 1860

DISCHARGED SOLDIERS Some 10 or 10
discharged soldiers from the Steilacoom
post, whose terms of service have exnirod
took passage here on Monday last on tho
steamer Panama, bound for the State,
The government is chargeabe with the ey.
pense of their return to the places at which
they severally enlisted.


Here is an instance of dozen private
soldiers voluntarily returning to citizen IN.
between which and the service in which
some military officers in this Territory hold
position there seems to be not the least
identity of interest Have these men M,
cut themselves loose from the government
in doing so? They surely ought to know
that this coniederacy exists only for the
good of the military.
Year: 1860

Those who have but limited range
of pasture and keep stock enough to
crop it well are almost at the mercy OF
the weather If there chance to be IA
voring rains, and good season for the
growth of grass and clover, all is well,
but if as frequently occurs, there comes
long period of drouth, the Drowned
fields already closely cropped, suffer Sc.
verely, having little to protect, the roots
from the full power of the sun, and the
cattle suffer yet more. The milk pals
show serious diminution, the dairying
profits shrink, and the stock fall of
when they should be gaining. A severe
check of the kind will be felt too through
out the season, for much of the pasture
may be Summer killed." and the full
flow of milk can hardly be regained-
This can be guarded against by putting
in small plot of corn, sorghum, mlllet or
other suitable crop for cutting and feed
ing green. An acre Of corn sown broad
cast now, will soon yield sufficient to
give great relief to the short pasture
1t is not necessary to stable the cows;
cut a good supply for them, and feed
night and morning before they leave the
yard; they will eat it with relish, and
make ample returns in the milk pans
and the churn. Even if the threatened
drought should not come, and abundance
of grass should grow, the, soiling crop
need not be lost. Gut at the proper sea-
son, and properly cured, it will not come
amiss next Winter.-4merieas Agricul-
t2trist
Year: 1860




The following is an extract from an
article in the last atlantic Monthly, on
Japan:


The origin of the japanese is still in
Volyed in obscurity, and the date of the
settlement of the island is unknown
The boldest theory is, that tribe pro-
ceeded thither directly from the land of
Shlnar, at the division of the races. In
support of this, the purity of the Japan
ese language, which, in primitive form,
bears very slight affinity to any other
tongue, and the evident dissimilarity of
the people to those of any other Asiatic
country, are adduced. The more gene
lral belief is that the japanese are an off
shot of the Mongol family, and that
their emigration to those islands was at
so remote a period that tradition has
no recollection of it. The favorite idea
that the first settlements were by Chi
nese, has long been set aside, except by
the Chinese themselves, whose custom is
to claim the origin of everything, and who
still assume to consider Japan as sort
Of province under their dominion.


The fact is, that, to the Japanese, a
Chinaman is the Most worthless and con-
temptible object in Nature. The
Chinese have, however, fanciful legend
in which they find an irresistible ar
gument upon their side of the question.
A certain Emperor, they say, seeking to
prolong his life, demanded of the court
physician an elixir Of Immortality. The
physician modestly declared his igno-
rance of any such preparation, but, after
receiving significant hint, involving
the loss of his head, recollected himself,
and acknowledged that an herb of i'm
mortality did certainly exist, but that
its delicacy was so rare, itcould be prop
erly called only by the most chaste
hands, He thus succeeded in securing
three hundred brave young men, and
the same number of virtuous young
women, whose twelve hundred chaste
hands were at once consecrated to the
plucking of the magical plant, which
was declared to grow only in the islands
of the sea. Once out Of the Emperor's
reach, all thought of the particular duty
in hand was instantly abolished, and
superseded by successful effort to es-
tablish new nation, which, in time, re-
solved itself into Japan.
Year: 1860

nA- The London Times has leading
editorial uttering note of warning to
crowned heads. It says:


If the Continental Sovereigns are not
taught wisdom by the events which are
now passing on Europe, neither would
they be persuaded, though one rose from
the dead. On everyside ancient thrones
are tottering, and regal mantles are
being dragged in the dust. So far from
the legitimacy of a Sovereign's rights
being safeguard to them, it is perhaps
a positive disadvantage. The people Of
Continental Europe seem to be inspired
with the belief that nothing good is to
be expected from ore of the old families.
Though Republicanism is for a time in
allegiance, though the principle of Mon
archy was never more generally accepted
than now, yetit appears to be felt that
new dynastK or at any rate an old
dynasty undef newly conferred powers,
is necessary for the good government
old country. -f
Year: 1860

-


7. G. Hunt, receiver of public
moneys at Natchitoches, La, is a
defaulter to the Government for
S85,00O This is the last discovered
swindle, but there are probably more to
follow. It was SO in 1840. The cam
paign opened the same way. Charges
of corruption and extravaganza made
against the then existing Administration
were sustained by successive disclosures
of defalcation on the part of Government
officials. The people became alarmed at
the ex tent of these swindles, and swept
from power the false Democracy in whose
name they had been perpetrated. They
made an honest, straightforward old Pi-
oneer of the West t-neither politician
nor the son of a politician-President of
the United States, taking him from OBJ
scurity and making him the instrument
and the representative of their power
In twenty years we are going through
the same routine-Albany Statesman.
Year: 1860

Beautiful


Why is it that the rainbow and the
cloud comes over US with beauty that
is not of earth, and then pass away, leaving
US to muse on faded loveliness? Why is
it that the stars that hold their lightly
throne are placed above the reach of our
limited faculties, forever mocking us
with their unapproachable glory? And
why is it that the bright forms of hu-
man beauty presented to our views are
then taken from us, leaving the thousand
streams of affection to flow back in al
mighty torrents upon the human? We
are born of larger destiny than that of
earth. There is land where the stars
will be set out before us like islands that
slumber in the ocean, and where the
beautiful beings that pass before us like
meteor will stay in our presence for
ever
Year: 1860

| pendences


In the eighth volume of Bancroft s
History Of the United States, just pub
lished, the author thus refers to the
''Declaration of Independence


"This immortal State paper, which fol
it's composer was the aurora of enduring
fame," was "the genuine efusion of the
soul of the country at that time" the
revelation of its mind, when, in its youth
its enthusiasm, its sublime confronting
of danger, it rose to the highest creative
powers of which man is capable. The
bill of rights which it promulgates is OF
rights that are older than human insti-
tutions, and spring from the eternal JUS
tice that is anterior to the State. Two
political theories divided the world: one
found the commonwealth ON the reason
of State, the policy of ezpediency; the
other on the immutable principles Of
morals. The new Republic, as it took
its place among the powers Of the world,
proclaimed its faith in the truth and re-
ality and undergraduates of freedom,
virtue and right. The heart Of Jefferson
in writing the Declaration, and of Con-
gress in adopting it, beat for all human
ity; the assertion of right was made for
the entire world of mankind and all COM
ing generations, without any exception
whatever; for the proposition which ad
mits of exceptions can never be self-evi-
dent. AS it was put forth in the nams
of the ascendant people of that time, it
was sure to make the circuit of the world,
passing everywhere through the despotic
countries of Europe; and the astonished
nations as they read that all men are
created equal, start out of their lethargy,
like those who have been exiles from
childhood, when they suddenly hear the
dimly remembered accents of their
mother tongue.
Year: 1860

It's an ingenious, and to degree plausible the
ory, that the Church party in Mexico are desirous
that that country be involved in war with the
limited States. This seems absurd at first sight, as
all American sympathy is known to be with the
Liberal and adverse to the Church party, but it is
not unreasonable to imagine that the latter is desi
rous of provoking war between the United States
and Mexico as whole, rather than that this coun-
try should go into alliance with the Liberals, when
its destruction would be certain. If the United
States can be aggravated into conquering Mexico
and holding it, Of course the Church will be confirm
ed in the possession of their property to deprive
them of which is the aim Of the Liberals. The ca
pacity to take away property, to oust from legit
mate property right, however vast and nnpopu-
Iarly administered, is not provided under law and
Constitution in the United States as the Church
party well know. They desire nothing better
than that the country be brought under the direct
rule Of the United States, and they fear nothing
worse than an alliance between this power and the
Liberals. which would enable the latter TO rule as
well as triumph and carry out the great and right
eous work as measure for the national welfare
and progress, of despoiling the Church and de-
stroying its connection with the State as an au-
tboritatiye branch of government. For reasons just





the opposite Of these the Liberals desire the alli-
ance of the United States as earnestly as the
Church party dread it.


Neither is the Church party averse to war, even
though it does not result the holding conquest
of the country for in the diversion which it would
cause and the joint action Of all parties against
foreign foe, they would hope to achieve the su
premacy, being the best organized and most united
in action among the factions. If the United States
then, cannot ayowedly aid the Liberal cause, i
should be very careful, however much it may bs
tempted by aggressive acts, how it makes an issut
with Mexico. we arc obliged to take her caus.
in hand we must do it as the McLane treaty, which
unfortunately, is unlikely to be ratified, contem
plates as the allies of the Liberals and not enc
mics of the country at large. And, indeed, recog
nizing the latter as the constitutional governmen
of the country we cannot declare war without ds
elaring it upon those we should and wish to b.
friend; and in doing SO we shall accomplish q
Year: 1860

SKYRooKETs AMONG PIGEoNs.-A few days since,
while the wild pigeons were flying in immense
numbers over the city, (says the Cleveland Plain
dealer) Mr.. George N. Baker, proprietor of the
pyrotechnic establishment at the corner of Perry
and Superior streets, thought he would see what
effect his fireworks would have upon the feathered
tribe, and upon trial discovered a new field for
sporting gentlemen to humor their fancy.


Just as large flock approached, he sent kissing
through their midst half dozen heavy rockets,
producing wild and irrepressible CONSERVATION.
AT once, the vast flock would change its course,
dividing in all directions, and in many instances
great numbers would come to the ground and
alight; others would reverse their course, while
the greater number would come down within few
yards of the ground, wandering about in wild CON
fusion.


One heavy rocket bursting just beneath largs
flock, and shooting out its hundred fiery, kissing
serpents, had the effect to send the whole brool
flying upward until it was lost to the sight. i
many instances large numbers, diving in wild cor
fusion to the earth, were captured by boys in III
| neighborhood.
Year: 1860

WouLDN'r DO FOR MoRMoN.--A man named
Henry Heidsick, who had left his wife in Prussia
and married another in st. Louis, drowned himself
in pond in the latter city few days ago, induced
thereto by remorse for the crime he had committed
A few days previously he informed his wife and
some of his friends that he intended to put an end
to his life. and he committed the act with the most
resolute determination, drowning himself in about
three feet of water.
Year: 1860

To our unusually large stock of Goods. Our
stock comprises every article in the Cl0thing and
Funishiaq line. We have constantly on hand
the largest stock and greatest variety Of CAsST-
MERE, Wool and STRAW HATS, Of any house in
the city, and our prices for these Goods are less
than of any other House, as we receive them
direct from the manufacturers on consignment.
Our stock Of


Spring and Summer Goods
is particularly attractive and the great feature
to the Country Merchant is the unusually low
priceless than the cost of Importation


We also keep the Staple articles IN the Dry
Goods line which Goods we have purchased in
this market under the Hammer, and are offering
them at .Ntto Pork cost-dnd lass. We publish
this Card in order that we may make ney ac-
qnaintances, and induce those who nave not here
torore purchased Of US, to call and inspect our
stock.


All we ask is an opportunity TO sbow the Goods
and name the prices, and we have no fear of the
result. Good articles and lo'r prices the great
Inducements to all who purchase to sell again


Merchants who buy Of ps can make good
profit and sell TO their customers at low figure.


We remain, respectfully,
Your obfdens servants,
, BADGER & tlNDENBERGER,


Wholesale Clothing and Hat Warehouse.


Nos. 1903 and l05 Battery street
San Francisco, July G, 1860. 25l3.
Year: 1860

WE are in receipt of an invitation from the
Director Of that institution, to be present at the
distribution Of premiums and the recitation Of
the young ladies attending the academy Of Notre
Dame, at Marysvillc, on the 18th OF this month
Numerous reasons Mil probably prevent Us from
accepting it, but we thank Sister Bernard for her
remembrance.