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Year: 1859

tions and creeds. In preparing and organizing
for the Governors election, we shall be placing
ourselves in position to command influence in
other quarters of the Union, and to consolidate
and unite all good citizens, north and south, east
and west, in one hearty struggle to restore the
Federal Government on its constitutional basis,
and promote all the great and varied industrial
interests of our extensive Confederacy Of States.


With such an object, let US look above the
lures of q vulgar ambition; and, while 'all our
ends are our country's," let us not bate one jot
of heart or hope, but steer right on" [Prolong-
ad annlause
Year: 1859

"What skillful limner e'er would choose


To paint the ranbows dying hues,


Unless TO mortal it were given


To dip his brush il dyes of Heaven"
he little thought in his poetic dream that there
then on the empire of the great Napoleon boy born,
who, iu u quarter Of century thence, would teach
men to dp the brush in dyes of Heaven, and seat
the artists studio the light of day. as more finished
imner than ancient modern schools could boast OF
As one of the disciples (oi considerable ezperience
of the immortal Daguerre, desire te let it pc known
that am now taSing the "human face divine IN lines
as enduring as BRASS and more true TO nature than
living marble; and to invite those who want nice
Pictures taken in any style and at any price to visit
my Northern SkyLight Gallery Burwells Corner, Cup
stairs.) No please, no pay. "Come one, come all
both large and SMALL j. H. BURDETT,


BurwelPs Building, Main Street
Year: 1859

A Western publisher gave notice that he in
tended to spend fifty dollars for the purpose Of
getting up q Few head for the paper. The next
day one ofhis subscribers sent him the following
note. "Don't do it Better keep the money
and buy new head for the editor"
Year: 1859

Observation-Disclosures we go or turn oul


gaze, our eyes aeht upon posters, handbils address
es, etc. procaiming our (ELwooD EvANsD "indepen
dent position here or an appointment to address
independent citizens there, until we had almost
come to the conclusion that "frend" EVANS is about
the only candidate in the field. Three separate and
distinct notices may thus been seen posted in the
streets of Olympia and not syllable in them would
lead the reader to infer that there is any other char
acter in the county who could lend importance to the
independent canse but Evans. Indeed Evans is Gin
dependent in this canvass; il he can but secure hi,
election, the balance of the ticket may and must take
care Of itself We desire to find no fault, but what
will those independent brethren say who are to be
sacrificed for his benefit?
Year: 1859

AN AGED WeMAN.-Letzthe aged wo-
man be no longer an object of contempt
She is as helpless as child but as child,
she may be learning the last awful lesson
from her Heavenly Father. Her eye is dim
with suffering and tears; but her spiritual
vision may be contemplating the gradual IN.
folding Of the gates Of eternal bliss. Beau.
ty has faded from her form ; but angels in
the world ofhght may be weaving wreath
of glory for her brow. Her lips, IRE silent {;
but it may only be waiting to pour forth ce-
lestial strains of gratitude and praise. Low
ly, and fallen, and sad, she sits among the
living; but exalted, purified and happy, she
may arise frsm the dead. Then turn, if
thou will, but remember she is not for
gotten by her God.
Year: 1859

la8~A letter from Old Point, Virginia, says
John Tyler is living mile or two from this
place, in q neat cottage, as l understand, with
no professions to style or ceremony. lie has
grown somewhat older, of course, since saw
him last, in the White House in 1S41; but
still walks with the case and elasticity of
much younger man. By his side was his
handsome wife. 1t is pleasant thus OCCASION
ally to see practical illustration of the work
ing ofour republican system--a plain, elderly
looking man, who for nearly two years
welded the power and patronage of this
great country, moves about among his fel-
lows with not the slightest indication that he
had ever been more than plain farmer.
Year: 1859

WINTER-Bleak north winds, damp fogs, and
drizzly rains, portend the approach of winter.
His icy fingers have already touched and his
hand powdered the earth with frost crystals,
while poor morals begin TO rummage for winter
clothes and sit and shiver before premonitory
stoves, wondering how long, how relentless, how
severe our upinyited visitor will be.


Speculation is rife upon the question of amuse
mcnt and employment for the long evenings
which are about to ensue, and which are length
ening their shadows and pilfering the daylight
The jingle of the sleigh bell the cogy frcsidt
with its blazing log, the evening party, with the
merry laugh, the rosy cheek, the stirring music
and prattle of well-housed children, are reminis-
cences Of the past distinctly associated in oul
mind with The season now approaching; memories
which awaken the happiest recollections of the
past in scenes never to be forgotten, but which
exist as dreams avaiting only realization it
the present.


What is TO be done these long evenings Can
not we find something of amusement and prof
for these long, dragging hours, which transpirt
between the time Of business and the rosy hours
Of rest, when queen Nab, With fairy fingers :" in
form no bigger than the agate stone, .
scatters pleasant thoughts o'er brains Of
dreamy swans and ove-lorn madens? Can nc
eIterprsing citizen suggest something that we
may do to amuse and instruct, and at the same
time deyelope the social element in our commu.
uity
Year: 1859

THE REGISTRATION LAw-An act was passed
at the last session Of the Legislature to provide
for the Registration of Marriages, Births, pi-
yorces and Deaths" The State Registrar has
written TO the Clerk of this county, notifying
him that true report is expected, according to
the requirements of the act, On application to
the Register prepared by that officer, we find that
most of the marriages soemnized during this
year have been properly recorded, while not a
single birth nor death have been entered.


In order to place the requirements of the Act
before the public, we would inform citizens that
it is the duty of any person performing the ccre-
mony of marriage, to fle a notice of the same
with the county Recorder in regular detail in
case of death it is the duty of the person in charge
of a cemetery, sexton, undertaken or any person
having charge of such burial, or Coroner if an in
quest is held, to file such notice. When birth
occurs it is made the duty Of parents and heads
of families tn file notice of the same, as above
required penalty of not less than ten and not
more than one hundred dollars is fixed for neg
lcct to comply with the above requirements, one
half of which goes to the county. and one half to
the person informing of such neglect. Parents.
heads of families, sections, underakers, etc, are
notified that the above requirements, to use the
language OF the State Registrar, twill be fully
enforced
Year: 1859

RIDICULOUs FALsEHooD.-The Los Angeles
to emigrants.' AS almost the entire immigration
this year came by the central route, we must be-
lieve that they are great set of ounces for pre-
ferrng that route, or that the Ymsyard editor
must be terribly prone to depart from the truth,
as he must bave been aware Of tie fact when he
made the statement
Year: 1859

TURNPIKE RoAp.-We learn that active steps
are now being taken for the formation of a joint
stock company, for the purpose of constructing
Turnpike Road from Cloverdale to Wcavervile.
Trinity county. The company is to be composed
OF some Of the most substantial men. not only OF
Sonoma and Mendocno counties, but of Weaver
vile and other sections of the State, and thus
gives ample assurance that if once undertaken.
the work will be put through to completion
PetaiuRd Journal
Year: 1859

FEARFUL RETRIBUrIoY.-The most sckening
rehearsal of Indian retrihution we ever read is
related to have occurred to a young man who
composed one of a company of Pixies Peak ad
venturers who left Grayyille, H., last spring.
On their way out young man named Haynes,
according to his previously declared intention,
shot defenceless squaw dead, by the road The
tribe was close by, and as soon as they discovered
the murder, pursued and overlook the party.
The company numbered only six, and to save
their own lives, were obliged TO indicate the
murderer to the savages lie was taken short
distance from the road and skinned from head 10
foot. He was brought back to his companions,
and lived long enough to tell of bis torture. Few
will say the revenge was not deserved, although
more terrible than instant death
Year: 1859

THE CHURCH HoRN.-The people Of San Juan,
in default of a bell, have bought " long tin
horn" to call people TO church with. Since it
has been IN use a revival has taken place, the
people have quit taking their regular /" horns y
and now give heed to the church horn.
Year: 1859

THE wife of the late Hon. Rufus Choate said,
in answer to some commonplace congratulations
about his fame, that he was so true and perfect
husband aud father, that no thought of his be-
ing great man entered the household.
Year: 1859

LOWER WEAVER CREEK.-Robinson is extend
ing his tume up the creek, and preparing TO work
the bed of the old mill dam the coming winter.
The ground is very rich there, and will pay hand
tOmey, II The report Of prospects received is true
Year: 1859

New MODE OF TELEGR4rnING.-The San Fran
cisco Times says the last overland news received
in that city was telegraphed from new place
Pacheco Pass, near Hollcnbccks ranch wenty-
five miles beyond Gilroy, and one hundred and
ten from that city. The operator held the ma.
chine in his lap, and was seated on a box, with
The Eastern papers spread before him on the
ground in the open air. Thus the lines of the
ATLANTIC and Pacific Telegraph company are
creeping Eastward little by little, every day ad.
ding from two to four miles to its length.
Year: 1859

No NEED FOR A WIFE.-An alarm clock has
been invented which wakes man in the morning,
lights candle and boils a cup of tea for him
when dressed. Wives will be entirely dispensed
with after q while.
Year: 1859

RENEWAL OF INDIAN HoSTHITIEs IN Oregon.
A Government expressman arrived at Fort
Dalles on the Sh, bringing intelligence of the
massacre of an entire train of emigrants while
passing a caiion beyond the Grande Ronde. One
woman was carried of alive, and subjected to
the most brutal indgnity. The only reason that
OF the country east Of the cascades by this sea
sons emigration No outrages have been com
mited against the Indians the past season, and
no other justification than the above can be Of
fered. Another Indian war will be the probable
result. just at present more Indian dilfculties
exist on this coast than at any time for five years.
Year: 1859

A GOLDEN Ca,iforniS is fast becom-
ing a sustaining State. Within ten years
upwards of $500, 900, 900 of gold has been pro-
duced, but the constant drain which has been 60
ing on left but ,rfng portion of the amount
here-bere where il was needed to open up a
Stale which in natural and mineral advan-
tages, bas no rival in the confcdeIacy. But the
misfortune of being young and non producing, oc-
casioned The outlay of our gold for the necessi-
ties of susienance which could not be produce ed


at home. Such necessity no longer exists gen
ius and mechanical skill are checking the gold
en- outgoes, and now nearly everything to salts
fy the demands Of comfort or luxury is produced


at home The natural resources of California
are in every respect abundant for the mainte-
nance of ten times our present population, While


our mineral wealth is not possessed by any other
State. With all these advantages, and our ad-
vanced position in agriculture and manufacture,
the enjoyment of golden future must ensue.
In pertinent article on the past history of this
State, the San Francisco Morning cal lately
made the following prophetic remarks we
have passed through the dazzling era of our ear
ly history, and have arrived at the period when
talent, will and industry are Indispensable to rem
der us permanently prosperous. We know that
wealth will not flow into our laps unless we make
some eXertion to direct the stream towards us
AS it has all along been flowing away from us to
enrich distant countries, we see the necessity OF
intercepting its course, and with the proverbial
perception OF our race, we are now using our


means, our energy and our talents to that end"
California will soon be land of homes. Manu-
facturies are increasing, agriculture supplies
much that was formerly imported, we make our
clothing and build our own Ships, and really pro-
duce nearly every article which wilt to keep
at home the golden product of our young State.
Year: 1859

Upon the PURITY of that fwid If the skin is in un
natural state in Scrofna Leprosy, and all Ucerous
Diseases it is evident that the vessels which ramy
the surface of the body be charged with diseased
blood and if so the whole volume of blood. and
areria, is impure. Before be effected there
must be publication of the vital stream. The great OBJ
ject therefore, to ascertain what remedies will act most
directly upon the constituents of the blood when in the
of combination. Experience observation, and cloud
of witnesses establish the fact that this preparation at


the head Of this class and will restore the crcu
laon to healthy state by eradcatng the elements Of
Year: 1859

DAMruooLs DEFINITION OF BUMMER
A hummer is an animal in the shape of a
human being-a degeneraed dwindled-down
to.a-less-t than one thousandth- part-of-human-
ty, known by his only pursuit, loatology;
one who never pays a cent nor misses meal;
hanger ON at whiskey shop; the devils
angel sent broadcast over the land, slipping
in poison and sending forth double distilled
death. The name is said to have originated
from an individual who possessed the above
traits of character
Year: 1859

L. -
being Of importance Tor The proper protection Of
the Track keep Of the Of gravel and other
trains that freight regular uniform rate Of speed,
which can only accomplished by running schedule te
therefore in the freight be the time
,d down in the schedule, ordered that after thirty days from
this ate will he received The Nashville and Chaanoo
ga Railroad Company, at Schedule Stations only.


W. COLE,
iansI-d BRO Sup't Of transportation n. & G. r r.
Year: 1859

1HE BEAU-CATCHERS.g ~ ~
Her hair was as black as two -year-old crow
AND her brow was far whittier than chalk
vi her features and form but little know,
ana OF these it is best not to talk. asl
But her brow her beautiful snowy brow,
will sing of until | grow hoarse Bg
And her hair her beautiful raven hair
will sing of that too, of course.
Upon that brow three beau -catchers sat.
One in front, and one on each side;
They were curled like the tail of our porkel


so fat IL I
Of our dear little porker that died. =
what trouble they were to that charming


girl,


As she fused with each separate lock;
But she felt as if each individual curl
Was dart IN the heart of each bachelor churl
Who might happen to gaze at her beautiful


hair lt H ssf3
And she felt that curl on a brow so fair,
Was of beauty the principal stock. ..... g
But her beau-catchers never beau did catch
For bachelors always are shy;. ev.eFF
But know that she patiently keeps up her


watch, Hf&fsz%


And neer lets a curl grow dry a8
And time, and affection, and trouble, and talk
And saliva-mauy a quart
Are wasted upon her brow of chalk,
To the great neglect of her heart. q IS
There's moral, dear girls-as you probably


know


Playing hide-and- go-seek through these


lines; E88
And the moral is this: . If you do want beau,
Il" You must not hang out any signs"


THOMAS BRowN.
Year: 1859

&" And now, oh my sons, hear my lates
counsel Although your property is di
vided, let not your hearts be divided also
Labor together, and for your mutual good
as you have all done until now. United
you will be strong; divided the world will
discover your weakness. No, my dea
sons, be not divided Richard shallraist
grain in abundance, and he shall share i
with his brothers for Joseph shall grinc
it, and james shall offer it freely to both
And so may ye live, oh my sons, IN love
in integrity, and in mutual faith and SC
may heaven bless you as | bless you now.


lhe death Of old Richard Blame took
place in the family mansion which apper
tanned to the store, and which now be
came the property of James, the young
est son. Here the brothers had always
lived, and here they continued to live after
the merchants death; for James would
not permit either Richard or Joseph tc
leave him, although both farm and the
mill estate boasted of houses almost as
comfortable to lice in as that belonging tc
the store. Eaaes


~ No, no. boys" James would say, ''you
must not leave the old family mansion as
long as we all remain bachelors. You are
within quarter of a mile of your farm,
Richard-near enough, you are such a
walker; and | am sure it is better to give
up the entire farm-hou to your tenants,
than to think of going to live there your
self And as for you, Joe, Lam sure that
with SO good miller in your employment
as Mr.. Mitchell, and so large family in
your house as he supports, you may be
contented to remain here for the present.


| think we will be happier together than
we ever can be separated; /; end now if you
like, | will make bargain with you. We
will live here as long as we remain bache-
lors, and the one who takes wife first
shall take his brothers with him.


The young men agreed to this PROPOSE
ton, and laughed at it too; for it really
seemed absurd to think of three such con
frmed bachelors ever taking to themselves
wives. Indeed, James named this condi-
ton merely to keep his brothers with him
always; and they understanding it so,
kindly humored his conceit.


For FIVE years Richard, James, and 10
seph lived together in the most perfect
peace and happiness, to the marvel of all
and more especially to the ex-
cellent old house-keeper. She declared
that she never, in all her wide experience,
had seen anything like the love of those
brothers. Meanwhile the farm fourished,
the mill ground out grists of gold, and
plentiful was the merchant's trade.
Year: 1859

ate into repeal of the Ststatc against The Mac
'rude They VOW 10 give Themselves no reg. untl


their eyes witness tie swectly sinful contamination,


until the save.sbps, like Ark, Of Mercy. shsl aox


in every Southern port and all Ethiopia shAl stretch


forth her willing or unwilling hands for that hsod.
cuff which is the sign of the New Evsngei in
Georgis. and bare her back TO receive that hyero-
gyphicsl writing which mysteriousiy records tho
Southern idea Of liberty The moral world kss
been too long dcluded, an bsppy theGrand Jarcr x
Georgia born to set il right Starvation. pestilence,
bereavement and exile are merely the dclusions Of
a. diseased mental alteration" II is not cruel; on
the other hand, il is beneyolent-to pack meu
and women aud children in the dark, filthy,
stiaed hold Of tie ship-tbe dead, the dying
and the diseased with those who yet live, aud
yet tremblc at the hideous horror OF their
fate. Why should they weep Why should
any one be- Indignant or sorrowful at their
destiny Are they not sailing TO tho beautiful
land of Georgia Will not the sacred shadow Of =
Christian meeting house fall across their path ss
they march to their morning toll Shall it be for
gotten that the man who Aogs them may be pious
creature with firm faith in the cat and the Greed
"a holy man who exudes sanct6cstion even from
the palms Of his hands, so that be cannot 80 much
as tie up black sinner without making him
saint Why should these brands plucked from
the burning complain VIII they not lvo-some
of them at lcsst-in the same State with these os-
lightened Grand Jurors and is not that happiness
enough Repeal then. all stupid laws which
would shut the poor African out of this Paradise!
Smother your "sickly sentimentality" Tell the
w.e and good in all enlightened lands that they
have been bitterly mislcad Bring in your bill to
legalize Piracy, and let US see how many Members
of Congress will be found weak or wicked enough
10 vote against il
Year: 1859

for which we offer the highest market rates,


IN C A 5 HI.


for produce. but will pay cash on delivery


One of the firm will always be at the Wharf
Boat, ready TO receive ladies or gentlemen who
may have anything in our line to sell, and prompt
ly pay for the same. Those coming to town with
marketing, are requested to come directly to The
boat, as we buy everything, and pay good pFices'
feb17. sEIBEL, HEREFORD eco.
Year: 1859

a short time since, young fellow wen
to see minister's daughter, whose father
house was near mill dam


1t being the spring of the year the wa
ters made considerable of roar as they tum
bled over the dam. The modes. young
recelSed no s answer He tap tapped s az" again. n"-
still no answer. Again and again he re.
peated his knock, but still unheard. Mus.
terlng up courage, he proceeded to infic,
some severe thumps on the outer door, which
brought the old gentleman out.


81 suppose" said the youngster, who
had by this time become slightly savage,
from being compelled to wait 50 long, Il
suppose you could not hear me knocking
for the dam rearing"


The dam roaring, What do you mean,
sir! How dare you speak in this way
SAID the divine somewhat angry at hearing
the young man swear in his presence


81 mean to say sir, that L suppose you
could not hear me knocking on account OF
the dam roaring


dam roaring again, You scoundrel
Have you the impudence to insult me with
a repetition of those words9 Begone SIR


My dear sir, quoth the now bewildered
youth, Il intend to say that presume l
could not be heard on account of the dam
roaring" laying particular emphasis on the
last two words


Insult on insult" shouted the infuria.
ted man. and he rushed at the poor fellow
with the evident intention of ejccting him,
but was restrained by the voice Of bis
daughter, e1claiming:


Papa, | suppose the young man intended
to say that he could not be heard on accouu,
Of the roaring of the dam"


OH beg your pardon, sir.-I beg par.
don, walk in, really; ah, well l declare
The dam roaring, Capital Come in
That is really rich, -


1t is needless to add that the youngster
went IN, and, in the excellent society of the
young lady, soon forgot the dam roaring