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Year: 1859

NOT AN UNDEsERvED FATE.-A white man
married colored GIRL out at Chicago, knowing
that she was heiress to a large property. Her
friends were dissatisfied with the match, and one
day last week he died suddenly from the effect OF
a dose of poison, by whom administered IS not
known, but it is remarked that his colored "breth-
ring" are not going into mourning on his account
Year: 1859

HEAVY DAMAGEs--In the case OF Miss Il. G.
Carstang against Henry Shaw, Esq, at ST. Louis,
for breach of promise of marriage, the jury, ON
Thursday afternoon last rendered verdict Tor
the full amount of the petition of the plaintiff
100000. 1t is understood that counsel TOR the
defendant will file demand to have the verdict
SET aside, and also petition for new trial.


Miss c. is said to be a very beautiful young lady
of 20, follows the calling of millner, and is the
daughter of a now deceased methodist preacher
Year: 1859

has won for itself such a rcnown for the cure of every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that it is entirely unnecessary for us 10 recount the evidence of its virtues, wherever it has been employed As it has long been in constant use throughout this section, we need not do moro than assure tho people it's quality is kept up to tl,e best it ever has been, and that it may be re- lied on to do for their relief all it has ever been fnund fo fl0.
Year: 1859

This only and remedy this hateful dis
need again complain of having it. unless they
this celebrated remedy If hey take


osGooD's CHoLAGoGUE
A farewell to Chils and Fevor forever
For sale in New Orleans wholesale and RETAIL by


j. WRIGHT & CO.,
Sole for the South and whom all orders should be
addressed.
Year: 1859

When man revolted against his
Maker his passions rebelled against
himself and became the worst enemy
of the soul. If there be any fertile
source of mischief to human life, it is
beyond doubt, the misrule of passion.
1t is drunken passion which poisons
the peace and happiness of the family
circle. overturns the order of society,
and strews the path of life with SO
many miseries as to render it indeed
the vale of tears. 1t has pointed the
assassin's dagger and overspread the
earth with bloodshcd. The black and
fierce passions, such as envy, jealousy
and revenge, take their worst inhu-
ences from the poisoned bowl. The
inordinatc use of this soul destroying
beverage has opened the foodgates o.
every species of vice and immortality
and has wasted the produce Of honest
industry q thousand fold more than al
other vices combined. Nothing thai
is chastc or holy has ever been con
nccted with the free use of intoxicating
liquids. 1t makes a maiden lay by
her veil and robe which modesty anC
becoming shame made her keep clos'
about her, and in an evil and unguardeI
hour her virtue and chastity are gon
forever. Under the influence o
intoxicating liquor many excellen
personages have suffered great cal
antilles. Instances of this are FIRE
quent in the Bible, and in prolane his
tory.


But to come down 10 our own da,
and times, how often have we bee
shocked and the sober and industriou
husband driven into a state of frenzy
almost bordering on insanity. at find
ing on his return from his daily toll
his little tenement in smoking ruins
and his children either suffocated t
death or burned to a cinier. and a
this owing to the scottish propensitie
Of drunken wife who locks up he
children while she is on her round
through the grog-shops.


Rumselling is indeed the agency {
hell. as through its influence the arc
fiend, the declared enemy of God an
Year: 1859

Whatever theologians have decided
human nature TO be, its author pro-
nounced it very good when lie made
it. At later date in the history OF
the race, IL was chosen as the medium
through which He manifested Himself
as the savior of men. Divinity found
ample scope for the exhibition of its
attributes through the same nature
a nature originally made in the divine
image; and II the theology Of ninety
nine one hundredth OF the Christian
world be sound, human nature occu-
pies the throne of heaven to-day
True human nature was the nature OF
the first man Adam and OF the second
man Adam. The origin Of sin was
not in depravity. The first man and
woman, with natures perfectly bal
anced aud perfectly pure. sinned with
the first temptation that addressed it.
self to them-an example which has
been closely followed by theentire race
which they have originated.
Year: 1859

told. and he has ever since been tall /,
slim. calaverous looking spectacle;
who always goes into paroxysms of
rage when bugs are spoken of. or the
traveller referred to who left his hotel
without paying his bill.


Whatever was done with the other
bundles | do not know, but If they
were opened in the hotel / hope it
may not be my fortune to lodge there
again; and | would advise all nv
friends never to venture in that local
ity without carrying with them large
supply of chloroform.
Year: 1859

PRoMPT.-The carriages coming from
Col. Floyd's stable in attendance on the ball
were very fine, and were under the charge
Of very obligng drivers. Nothing is so
provoking as to have to wait an hour or
two for carriage when one wishes to get
home The Colonel's carriages were prompt
and his drivers were anxious to please all.
Year: 1859

The PROSPECT The " ys at this place
have as fine prospect for good business az
the proprietors could wish. The steamers
Golden State, a. L. Grtygoris. W. l.. Ew-
ing, Cedar Rapids and Dream Wave, are all
here awaiting their turns for repairs, and
when they are finished number of barges
will be drawn out. There is good chance
here for first class workmen.


TALE or CHlvALRY.-A sad story has
been told of late, concerning q bold d-hesrt ed
young man of our community, who. after
digesting Ivanhoe' and several other equal.
ly romantic works of fiction, determined that
the time honored custom of serenading la :
dies should not languish while he had q
pair Of fingers and . guitar. SO when
darkness had surrounded the earth he sal
lied forth gained his position under lady Z
window. and began his excruciating music.
just then huge dog rushed At MIN, deter
mined to drive him from the yard, or perish
in the attempt. Our hero stood his ground
we'll until an unlucky brickbat knocked
him down. He picked himself up. and
amid the loud applause Of q savage dog and
furious man, he made . spring but did not
clear the fence with bound, "Ias novelists
say) but came in contact with q picket oi
the fence. which clung to his coat tail till
it was rent asunder. Golly. but he made
good time after he had released himself
Year: 1859

The MILITARY BALL.-Wednesday
evening brilliant array of the beauty Of
Davenport and a goodly number of gayly
caparisoned warriors and sober citizens as
sembed at the Burtis House to enjoy them
selves and assist our military guests in
Willing away few pleasant hours. We
have never seen a more beautiful set of Ia
dies or manly appearing gentleman gathered
together in our city before. The whole
company appeared to enjoy themselves to
their hearts content, and the wee small
hours Of morning still found them enjoying
the may dance.


The music was excellent and the supper
eupurb, and we are sure that nothing was
left undone on the part OF the management
to render the ball pleasant and agreeable to
the guests
Year: 1859

AN EXCITING RACE.-A fair frail
one who makes her home in this city,
had falling out with her fellow yes
t-rday. and while his attention was called
off she made q break for the river, and
Jumping into boat compelled the boatman
to row her across the stream. She was
soon missed by her lord. who tracked her
to the levee, where he arrived just in time
to see the boat well off from shore He in.
stantly ran to the ferry boat, which move
ment being noticed by the lady, sadly
frightened her. The boatman bent to his
oars with will. but rowing against .
steamboat in heavy current is rather an
up Hill business. and We therefore presume
the lady was met on the other side by her
master who undoubtedly administered to
her hearty castigation. he having declared
his intentions Of so doing while ON the beat


Our informant says the fellow was despcr>
ately angered. and We may have to chron-
icle more serious finale to the affair.
Year: 1859

BALTIMORE DRY GOODS MARKET, Oct; 2I.-The
Dry Goods market this week has been comparatively quiet


The for the fall trade Is drawing to close and
most OF the distant buyers have concluded their pur
chases for the There are, however, still some
goods selling to the near trade The stocks Of goods are
not large prices for them pretty well maintained
although the season advances there Is 5disposl
Year: 1859

RICHMOND, Oct. Ex-Governor Wise returned to-
day from Harper's Ferry and was received at the de-
pot by Company and escorted to the Capitol where
he addressed the throng from the steps. He said
he had taken the responsibility of placing guard
at the Ferry and would also distribute arms at ac


cessible points throughout the State His speech
produced great sensation
Year: 1859

DESPERATE VILLAINY.-The Columbus Journal
says that on Sunday night it was discovered by
farmer that the bridge of the Columbus, Piqua and
Indiana Railroad crossing Lost Creek near Fletch-
er. Miami county, was fire, and after quenching
the flames it was found that the tmbers upon which
the track was laid had burned entirely off, thus
setting a horrible trap for the destruction of the
first train and its load of human freight No train
had passed over the road for twenty -four hours;
so the fire must have been kindled for a deadly
purpose, and but for the happy discovery would
have caused the wreck of the morning train,
and doubtless large loss of life. The injury to
the bridge has been repaired, and strict watch
will be Kept, as suspicious characters were observ
ed lnrking about the neighhnrhnnd
Year: 1859

James Mcdonald, for assaulting and beating
Thomas Daley, was held to bail for his appearance
at court by Justice Showacre.


Michael Cole, for using scales that were unstamp-
ed was fined 81 and costs by Justice Showacre
Yesterday Officer Shank arrested on suspicion in
Lee street, man who gave his name as Jas Lewis,
but whose real name is Faey, for attempting to sell
vest which the officer had every reason to believe
was stolen. The vest is very large one, made
either from the skin of the Cashmere goat or AL
paca the hair or wool being very fine, long and of
dark silky hue 1t lies at present for Identification
at the Southern police office
Year: 1859

Raa- The following is old but good: 1hree
editors are required to establish paper in
New Orleans some to be killed in a duel,
another to die with the yellow fever: and a
third to write an obituary Of his deceased as =
sooiates.
Year: 1859

CLERGr AND LAITT.-For some time past
there has been a difficulty brewing between
the clergy and laity Of Cincinnati, in regard to
the latter assuming what the former claim to be-
the prerogatiyes Of the ministry The fuss has
at last taken the phase of an open rupture, some
Of the ministry openly denouncing the work
of the laity in prayer and public meetings.
The clergy might possibly be justified IN their
position could they show that the laity were
actuated by improper motives, and that their
labors are productive of hPrm; but they do moi
make any such claim. They simply sny that
the laity are Infringing upon the episcopal Of
feel They dislike to see souls saved by tie
exertions of any save they are ordained to
preach. The position is untenable; the spirit
is anti Christian; and the sooner they are abnn
dcned the better for The clergy.
Year: 1859



 Howard and Cook The defence was conduc- ted by Mossrs Watts, Herbert, and Jones

 Business of almost every description through. out this section is very brisk, and large trains are weekly arriving with goods from San Anto niJ and Layaca. The San Antonio and san Diego Mail Company arc preparing to run semi weekly stages from this place to San Antonio l am also informed that the propretorI of the Santa Fo line anticipate doing tho same This will be a great accommodation to tho travelling public

 It is said that Frank Green, that paragon of gentleman and as clever fellow as ever fathomcd a bowl' is shortly to commence the erection of fine hotel in Franklin; nothing I am sure could be more acceptable to the citi zcns of this place

 The Hon. Hugh N Smith of Santa Fe is no more This painful intelligence reached us by the last mail

 Many of us were much grieycl to learn of the death orpoor TOMBSTONE his kind and gouer ous heart, courteous and gcntlemanly bearing had cndcArcd to him many congonial spirit His gallant deeds will live with time, and his opitaph will yet be written

 We were delighted to sec that your people had SO nobly sustained the Hon. Sylvester Mowry, Let them stand by his efforts and lois talent and energy will yet triumph lhaye seen enough of Arizona to know that it is not as many suppose the deletcrious influences arising from the gross interpretations of her resources that affects SO materially her growth and prosperity, for the very face of the country brands these wholesale abuses as libcls founded in malignty or igno. rance But under existing circumstances it is attributable to a want of irmuess, stability and moral courage upon the part of your citizens, in che absence of law, to dscouutonance and froNn down evil wherever found The disease i, in the body polite, and 1t behooyes you to turn your backs upon the dastardy hangman and highorNw assassin meet them not with an extended hand or patrou.zing smile for so long as you do, your Territory must retfograde or remain in s.dhi quo. Stout must be the heart and great indeed the inducements to justify one in settling in Arizona under existing circum- stances where men are (like the poor gadiators of oll) "butchercd to make Roman holi- pay" Arizona deserves better fate, for she possesses the qualifications and resources to make her great State, Finer grazing have never seen; exceling in the quality and quan- tty of its nutrcious grapes As An agriculu- raj country 1t is true that, generally speaking irrigation is essential to success but the same can be said of Sonora, Chihuahua New Mexico and Western Texas, and none of them pos sessos superior water privileges to Arizona, yet they not only sustain large populations, but export large quantities of grain annually. As for its mineral resources they are too well established to require comment The destiny of your Territory is in the hands of her people -lst them but prove true to themselves and all will get be right

 Your valuable and interesting sheet is grow ing in popularity daily May it flourish like green bay tree" and the country prosper and grow under its genial influences H.
Year: 1859

The Vienna correspondent Of the New York
Stats Ze,tung writes TINT every thing bcto-
kens speedy and general insurrection in that
city. We know not how much reliance to
place on his words but it is undoubtedly true
that tue losing monarch in tue Italian war,
must encounter insurrectionary movements at
home after defeat in the field Whether the
subjects Of Francis Joseph think that the time
has come or whether they will whit until AUS
trian occupation Of Italy is at an end. few
weeks will determine,
Year: 1859

CRANBERRIEs.-It was stated in some of the
newspapers, several weeks ago, that the cram
berry crop of the Cape had all been engaged by
a merchant of Boston, at S11 per BARREL This
is not quite correct. He engaged good mnay
berries in this vicinity, but quite a large num-
ber of our growers preferred to hold on to their
crops. Some Of them have since sold their
berries at Si2 and in some ms tances as high
as Sl3 per barrel. The crop this year has been
quite productive, and will bring good many
hard dollars on the Cape Yarmouth Register
Year: 1859

Strasglers, from all parts Of the Union, begin
to flock into Richmond for winter quarters ON
the first appearance of frost, ana the Mayor
has determined to put all such at work upon
the streets. whenever he can get hold Of them
These migratory bipeds, generally from the
the first cold spell, and would crowd the jails
OF every town and comfy in the State, III they
could gain admission, and not be forced to
work Y Fl
Year: 1859

An elderly lady passing down busy street
in New Haven, was overtaken by n sudden
shower of rain. She was some distance from
any acquaintance, and had no umbrella. She
was dcliberating what to do, when pleasant
voice beside her said,-


"Will you take my umbrella, madam ?"


The speaker was a boy, perhaps ten years
of age.


"fhank you," said the lady, 81 am afraid
you will get wet"


Never mind me, maam, I'm boy and
yoti are lady


"But perhaps you will accompany me to q
friends not far of, and then should not find
Unnecessary to rob YOU


The boy did so, received the thanks Of tho
lady and departed.


Two years rolled by, tire lady often related
the circumstance, as often wondering what
had become CT her gentlemaniy little friend
but little thinking ever to see him again. In
the dull season last winter this boy was out
of employment, and the circumstance coming
to the knowledge of this lady, she gave hin
n good home until March, when she intro
duced him to good situation. Verify, kind
ness seldom goes unrequited.
Year: 1859

BE gentle! for you little know
How many trials rise
although to thee they meg be small,
z0her 4f9reat size.
Be gentle though psrchance that lip
May speak murmuring tone,
The heart may beat with kindness yet,
And joy to .bo thine own.
Be gentle weary hours Of pain
'Tis woman's lot to bear;
Then yield her what support thou can
and all her sorrows share.
BE gentle Tor the nobest hearts
At times may have some grief,
And even in pettish word


May seek to find relief.
Be gentle! for unkindncss now
May rouse an angry storm,
That all the after years Of life


In vain may strive TO calm.
BE gentlel ncr!o are perfect
Thourt dearcr far than life;
Then, husband, bear and still lorbear--
Be gentle to My vitc.
Year: 1859

The POSTMASTER GENERAL AND THE OVER
LAND MAIL regret to ascertain that Post
master General Holt remains very bitter in
his feelings toward the Overland mails to
California and will throw every obstacle in
his power in the way of their efficiency


So says a correspondent of the Alta. No
doubt Mr. Holt reflects the exact views Of
Mr.. Buchanan, for it was only the other day
that the Buchanan organ at Washington
avowed its hostility to these mails. Califor-
MIA is 10 have nothing out of this present
execrable administration.
Year: 1859

WIIcox AND GIDsoN.-We take great pleas
ure in referring the public to the advertise
ment of these gentlemen in another column
In these days, when there are 50 many hum
bugs afoat, it is qualification to be able to
recommend men who are really competent
and praiseworthy in their business. Messrs
Wilcox d Gibson are the best painters in this
whole region of country This is saying a
good deal, we know, but we mean it, and
those who engage their services will sustain
it. They are men bred to tic business of
House, Sign and Ornamental Painting, and
have not taken it up as one out of thousand
different modes of trying to make living


Their place of business is at No 1856, Sec
Ond street, adjoining T. P. Otis & Co.'S store.
Year: 1859

The New YORK HoUsE.-There is always
hue and cry kept up by a set of uould be
reformers that American women are too idle.
1t is 'contended by others, who have a few
drops of the milk Of human kindness in their
bosoms, that they are over ,corhed We in.
cline to the latter opinion. 1t is fact that
the greatest number of our wives arc house
hold drudges. They go on from year to year


fitting their willing shoulders to the burden


till, ere we are aware the round, grlish forms
We took to our bosoms in youth, are withered
and gone like spring rose before the scorch-
ing heat Of summer Now this is not as it
should be- nor is there shadow of excuse
Tor 1t in a country like this, where every
healthy man, if he but half tries. can earn
enough to keep his wife from slavery. If
any man wishes to dsinthrall lis better halt
Tor few weeks and send her where she can
get breath of cool air, and q little rest for
her weary bones, the New York House
about 35 miles above here, on the La Porte
road, is the place for her to go to. 1t is one
of the most comfortable and commodious
houses in the mountains. anywhere. Every
attention is paid to families going there to
spend the summer months The table is sup.
piled to overfowing with every luxury the
market affords. Indeed, the landlord ant
landlady succeed to a charm in making eve
ry visitor feel at home whether man, womei
or child. The writer speaks from experience
Year: 1859

Cart. BILLINGS, who is serving out a term
for barratry in the State Prison, is now hea-
Willy ironed and confined in one of the dun
geons, for melting revolt Marshal Solomon
has been written to by friends of the prison
er, beseeching him to remove Billings and
the other It. S. convicts to some other prison
We learn the above from the Call
Year: 1859

THE STATUARY OF THE BATTLE Field
An army Surgeon describes a scene on battle
field thus:


While travesing the battle field of Magenta,
the saying which had formerly been current
with respect to Russian soldiers, that they
must not only be killed but thrown down, was
brought to mind--a great number of the kill
ed, in fact, retaining in part the attitude they
were in on receiving their death blow. Those
who had died from I'M uries of the head usually
fell with their faces to the ground, and with
complete resolution of the lips In those
wounded in the heart, death, though rapid, is
not so instantaneous that some attitude cannot
be taken. A Zouave so struck had fallen on
his musket, which he held in the position of a
bayonet charge, his energetic face projected
forward, with the menacing attitude of dead
lion. Not far off, as a contrast, lay and Aus
trian, who had died of hemorrhage, and in his
agony he had taken the attitude of supplica-
ting Heaven-his faced turned upwards, and
his two hands joined with fingers firmly inter
laced A Hungarian hussar, killed at the
same time as his horse, both being shot through
the head, in his saddle carrying his sabre for
wards as during charge.


Some of the Austrian officers found among
the slam exhibited distinguished physiogn-
omy, and were dressed with exquisit, almost
affected neatness and cleanGness-their fea-
lures, very different from those of most of
their soldiers, seeming to exhibit courage with
resignation Such were some of the impress
ions made upon us while traversing the field of
battle, giving rise to painful emotions, little
calculated to dlssipate those produced by still
more dreadful scenes within the ambulances,
the reoeptacles of suffering of every kind,