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Year: 1859

Virginia was lost to the Opposition from want o
Organization. Had there been a thorough organi


zation in every county. even the aid which Letchei


received from the abolition and feesoil vote coult


not have saved him from defeat If we can pro.


perly impress upon our friends the necessity of com


bined concentrated and energetic action, we are


certain to carry Kentucky in August. We have tho


same issues as in 1910, when the people rose in


their majesty to rebuke official corruption, and the


abuse of the Executive power on behalf of favor


ties. In that year, as now the first encouragement
came from Virginia and the rallying cry of "Union
for the sake of the Union, taken up, was echoed
and re-echoed from Maine to Georgia, awakening
an outburst of irrepressible enthusiasm If the
country demanded reform then, it is much more
needed now, when Offices were openly trafficked
and a condemnation by the people is the sure road
to executive favor Virginia has led the way again


having reduced the Buchanan majority of about
30, 1000 TO something like 5000. We saw then TO
our friends in Kentucky and Tennessee, be of good
cheer. Organize for stout contest: leave no dis
trict uncared for; nominate candidates for every
office in the State even if their success seems i'm
possible. This will tend to draw out the entire Op-
position vote. We must labor hard if we hope to
secure the fruits of victory; we must do our whole
duty If we expect TO redeem the country. In the
far-off districts where newspapers are scarce and
political intelligence is not generally dffused there
every individual of the Opposition has n rspons-
bility resting upon himself to bring out the whole
vote. Organize then, in the hopclessly Democratic
portions of the State, and you may anticipate the
same glorious results as were witnessed in Virginia
of entire counties coming to the support of the
right. The old Wing and American countie will
do their whole duty in August; let not their e1er-
tions be rendered futile by any lukewarmness on
the part of those ecounties where Democracy is in
the ascendant.-LOu. Jour.
Year: 1859

What an immense difference It makes who
squeezes ones hand A lady may twine her arm
around your waist press kiss on your brow or
holding your hand in hers toy with your fingers to
her hearts content: but you are perfectly calm and
collected, and experience no unusual sensation Ell
ther disagreeable or otherwise. Perchance gen.
tleman who you dislike or feel slightly acquainted
with, ventures ro press your hand, you snatch it
quickly away, the indignant blood mounts TO your
forehead, and with flashing eye you wonder show
the impertinent fellow dares to do such thing
Rather an nntiquated specimen Of humanity squeezes
your hand, you feel mortified for yourself and NOR
titled that man of his years should make fool of
himself that he should think you can really like
such contact and above all that he believes it posi-
bic that yon can like him; You are yexed at what
he has DONE and determined that an opportunity
shall never be offered him of doing so ngain.


To place your hand confidently in that of an ac-
cepted, acknowledged lover, you are not excited
or confused, you have ceased blushing continually
in his presence; yon experience q feeling of quiet
happiness, 'ttle heaven upon earth sort of feel
ing; you are perfectly eontented with everything
in this terrestrial world especially your lover and
yourself; And yet withal it is a most foolish
feeling. You ait with arms twined round you---
that manly which is to support you through life
"a soft rosy tint sufflses your face your hand is
clasped in his. Ali it is blssful, foolish feeling


But let some one whom you like very much, not
an accepted lover, but one who may perhaps be one
of these days gently enclose your hand in his own;
what strange, wild, joyful, painful feeling thrills
through your veins, rnshcs to your finger ends /;
your heart goes bumpi bumpl Surely you think
he must hear it throbbng For the life of you
you cannot speak. After letting your hand remain
in his long enough to show you are not offended
gently withdraw it; but perchance it is taken back
again after faint "don't do so, which is answer
ed by n still closer pressure, with downcast eyes
and blushing check, you let the little hand, this
first earnest Of other things to come, thrilling and
burning with ecstatc emotion remain all trem-
bling in its resting place.
Year: 1859

A SHOT IN THE FLocK.-We wonder il
the following Paixhan shot, from the
Notes from the Plymouth Pulpit by
Henry Ward Breecher, bits anybody in
all this region round about2 We hope not
Mr.. Breocher said


There is sitting before mo in this con
gregation now two hundred men, who stuff
their Sundays full of what they call rclig-
ion, and then go out on Mondays to catch
their brother by the throat saying; PAY
me that thou owest; it's Monday now, and
you need t think that because we sat cry.
ing to gether yesterday over our Savior
suaerings aud love, that am going to lei
you off from that debt, if it does ruin yor
to pay it now
Year: 1859

ne. The Natchez Courier is not affected by the
utroism of Southern Democracy but gives its opin-
ion frankly and boldly, as follows;


AS conductors Of an independent press that had
rather be right than he the organ of President
present or prospective-we desire to take ground at
once in favor of a tariff for revenue with incden-
tai protection to American interests against the
viva the African slave trade, deeming its agitation
ill-judged its success out of the question, and in
itself as contrary TO wise domestic policy and q
sound political economy, aud in favor of Southern
judges and jures carrying out and enforcing the
laws of the land, while they continue to be laws.
We also believe that neither modern Abolitionism
nor modern Democracy, neither Hartford conven-
tions nor Ficksburg conventions neither Wm II.
Seward nor John J. McIae can give us any con-
stitution better than that of the United States, OF
are any wiser more dsinterested more patriotic, OF
less after place and power and salary than the great
fathers who formed the republic and We are very
decidedly of opinion that the election Of no par
tcular man to the Presidency is of itself a causC
for dissolution of the Union.
Year: 1859

Very beautiful is the following "Rcmembrancc'
from the pen of Prad: .Ht.
There are tones which will haunt us, tho lonely
Our paths be ser mountain and sea-
There are looks that will part from us only 9


When memory ceases to be-


There are hopes which our burdens can tighten,
Though toilsome and steep be the way,
And dreams that like moonlight can brighten,
With light that is clearer than day.
Year: 1859

Postmasters throughout the country will
do us a favor, as well as be doing their
duty, to inform US when subscriber rc.
fuses his paper, or when the paper lies
dead at their Office.
Year: 1859

D@-The manuscript of the article in an-
other column headed "Religion and Poli-
ties' was received on last Monday morning,
and would have appeared that day but from
the fact that it was mislaid We state this
for the information of the writer the mat
ter will be acceptable to the public at any
time.
Year: 1859

neA- We have not we believe, asked our
Main street neighbor what the Democracy
think about the Usury Question what they
intend by its agitation nor what they ex-
pect to gain by IL, We need no information
from the opposition 10 this regard. We
have, however, requested the Journal to de-
fine lis position to name its "status" on the
question We can better discuss side issues
growing out Of the main question, and an
swer the playful charges Of cur cotempora,
ry against the position OF the Democracy
and their motives for taking it. when we
learn bis views upon Usury. We are young,
but we did not expect our venerable cotem.
porary to endeavcr to dccoy us with such
chat.


We again ask you to define your position
on the Usury Question. It will not do for
you to attempt to evado a square answer by
claiming that the democracy have not here'
tofore attended to the NATTER for they have
after years of struggle made bold move
that way, and the work has now progressed
to the point Of operations against the mon
ster nor can you hope to escape by the
quibble unworthy of you, that the Democra.
cy are not in earnest, and that the move,
ment is made for bunkum for this, as with
the former, has nothing to do with the
query we propounded-What is your "stat.
us on the question You will not longer
be permitted to occupy the position of nom
committalsm on the question, while you
find fault with the sincerity of the Democ.
racy. Are you in favor of or opposed to
usuryP Answer squarely, or back out of the
way, and cease your snapping.
Year: 1859

GETTING WELL--The wife Of the mau Boliard
is recovering, SO it will appear his worthless
neck is safe this time. lie has Jet to answer,
however, for having assumed The double moose
Of bigamist.
Year: 1859

These figures viii serve 70 assist politicians
in making their estimates; and our Republican
friends will find no cause of encouragement in
them. They are simply figures relating past
facts; but they are indications Of the future, 49,
They will be found useful in directing the labor
Of the campaign and we hope they will in
spirit our friends with a determination to do
their whole duty. They show conclusiyely that
il we act as becomes us and our cause, we shall
not only triumphantly elect our State ticket
but secure the next Legislature, and in the cleo
ton of Republican United States Senator
make another step toward the regeneration oI
Congress, and the vindcation Of our principles
--State Journal
Year: 1859

INDUSTRIAL School esterday af
temoon the scholars Of the Industrial School, at
the invitation Of the propretors Of Stevens Omni-
bus Line filled six omnibusses for ride around
the city twas a happy sight to see the merry
little creatures enjoying such am unusual treat
Probably very many of them had never before had
a ride, unless perhaps on the steps Of an omnibus
or the back of a buggy and nothing could exceed
their delight and open glee.
Year: 1859

NEW MINING CoMPANIEs.--A private letter from New York informs us that two new silver mining companies are organizing in that city to work mines in Arizona. It is to be hoped that if such is the case they will bring capital, machinery and men, who understand the theory and practice of separating silver from it's vari- ous ores without which essentials they can do but little at silver mining.
Year: 1859

THE O. M Co-Two ladies' who recently went through from Tucson to California by the Overland Mail line, state in letter to their friends that the journey, through day and night, is more comfortable than could be expected, on account of the promptness and courteous atten- ton of all conductors and drivers along the route, and the ladies desire to express their gratitude for many kind attentions which tended to alleviate the fati gues of the trip. Mr. John Kendall did everything in his power to make them comfortable.
Year: 1859

NEW LINE OF SrEAAERs-In San Francisco they are agtating the project of line of stea- mers from that city to China and Japan. There is no doubt but such an enterprise would add greatly to the prosperity of the Pacific coast
Year: 1859

A great variety of tickets have been printed
for the various candidates for county offices,
nearly all of which are headed Regular Demo-
cratic Ticket" words to that effect. VI course
these spurious tickets will not have the effect OF
foolng many voters. Almost every man in the
county knows personally all the candidates, and
all the regular Democratic nominees. Neverthe-
less we may state that the regular Democratic
Ticket is headed by the cut of Rooster. Unless
parties have sent below and had tickets printed
with the rooster cut on them, all with that mark,
if unscratched, will be genuine and straight
Before voting, however, let every Democrat see
that his ticket contains thenames of all the reg
ular nominees.


We publish to-day an exact copy of the regu-
lar ticket, so that Democrats may everywhere
see which is the true Democratic ticket.
Year: 1859

OHl-Our friend Spatz says that one reason
why he is running against Skillman is that some
Democrats doubt the Democracy of Mr.. Skill
man." Well, we believe the proper rule is to
judge tree by its fruit The first election after
Mr. Skillman joined the Democratic party, in
1855, he spent upwards of one thousand dollars
for the party. And from that day to this he has
worked as hard and spent as much money for
the party as any man in the county. Mr.. Spatz
has been in this county for at least six or eight
years. Can any man say with truth that he ever
saw Spatz spend dollar for the party, or work
an hour for it, during all that time 1t is safe
to say that be never has spent single dollar for
the party in his life.


TRINITY MOUNTAIN RoAD.-The road over
Trinity Mountain is completed, and the Califor-
MIA Stage Company's stages commenced running
over it on Monday last Thus passengers arc
taken from this place Immediately to the foot
of Scott mountain in stages. Another season,
we think, the road over Scott mountain will be
completed, when, of course, stages will run
from Sacramento to Yreka, and thence on into
Oregon
Year: 1859

J. W. RoMER.-This gentleman is the regular
Democratic nominee for Supervisor for the 2nd
district. This is really one of the most import
ant Offices to be filled this year, because upon
the action of the Board of Supervisors mainly
depends the financial condition of the county
Mr. Romer being a man who attends carefully
to his own business affairs, will, in all probabil-
ity, attend to the business of the county after
the same manner He has a clear head, is firm
iu the pursuance of the course which he thinks
right, of undoubted integrity, and hence, is
most admirably qualified for the position fol
which the Democracy of the 2nd District nom
mated him.
Year: 1859

The composing room OF printing Of
fee is not the place to tell long stories, or
argue points in metaphysics. A printing
Office is like a school; il can have no in
terlopers, hangers.on, or twaddlers, with
out serious inconvenience, to say moth
ing Of loss of time which is Just as good
as gold to the printer. What sho'd be
thought ola man who would enter a school
and twaddle first with the teat her and
then with the scholars-iuteTuptiug the
discipline of one and the studies Of the
other? And yet this is the precise effect
ofthe loafers with the course ofbusness--
distracts the great attention which is uec-
essary to the good printer. No gentle
man will ever enter It and presume to act
the loafer. He will feel above IL, for no
real man sacrifices the interests or inter
reres with the duties Of others. The loarer
does both. Let him think, il he never
has, that the last place he should ever in,
Snuate his worthless and unwelcomed
presence is in the printing Office.


The Printer.
Year: 1859

OF what frightful progeny of ills and
woes, is debt the parent. Some one most
forcibly remarks, that if the young could
but know the fatal misery they are entail
ing upon themselves the very moment
they accept pecuniary credit, to which
they are not entitled by their actually ex-
listing necessities, how would they start
back and pause in the career! How pale
would they turn. How would they trem-
BILE and clasp their hands in agony at the
frightful abyss which yawns before them.


Debt has been we'll said to be mother
of folly and of crime. 1t taints the very
fountain of all our joys, and embitters life
to its very source. Hence we see so many
unhappy families, so many venal presses,
SO many marketable politicians. Debt
may be very small matter in the begin
ming, but it has giants growth and ac-
quires giants strength. When we cre-
ate the monster we make our master, who
haunts us at all hours, and shakes his
braided whip constantly in our sight.
Keep out of debt. Buy nothing because
it is cheap, on a credit-pay-dsy will
come, and come perhaps at time when
you are lily prepared for it. Keep these
shackles off your limbs-this burden from
your shoulders. No slave has task
master so severe as the thing called DEBT.


-Am. Leader.
Year: 1859

In the latest of his preachings upon
popular proverbs" DR.. HOLLAND, of the
Springfield Republican closes thoughtful
and suggestive discourse on sensual plea
sures, with the following earnest remarks
to young men, which deserve to be
thought of:


Oh! if the world could rise out of this
swamp of sensuality, rank with weeds
and dark with deadly vapors-full of vi
pers, thick with pitfalls, lurid with de-
ceptive ights-and stand upon the secure
heights of virtue, where Gods sun shines
and the winds of heaven breathe blandly
and healthfully, how would human life
become blest and beautiful! The great
burden Of the world rolled of, how
could it spring forward into a grand Ca
reer of prosperity and progress? This
change for this country rests almost en-
tirely upon the young men Of the country.
1t lies with them more than any other
classes to say whether this country shall
descend still lower in its path to brutality,
or rise higher than the standard of its
loftiest dreams. The devotees of sense
themselves have greatly lost their power
of good, and comparatively few will
change their course in life. Women will
be pure if men will be true. Young men,
this great result ab;des with you. If you
could see how beautiful a flower grows
upon the thorny stock of self-denial, you
would give the plant the honor it deserves.
If it seems hard and homely, despise it
not; for in it sleep the beauty of heaven
and the breath of angels. If you do not
witness the glory of its blossomings dur.
ing the day of life, its petals will open
when the night of death comes and glad
den your eyes with their marvellous love-
illness, and fill your souls with their CRATE
full perfume.
Year: 1859

For all this world is Hthorny waste"
it seems that some good men are not in a
hurry to leave il. The Rev. John Skin
ner, of Linshart, Longride, while passing
along street in the village, was met by
an old woman who was poor beggar.
As was her practice she made solicita-
ton fora half penny. On feeling in his
pocket, Mr.. Skinner discovered that he
had not half penny, but was possessed
of penny piece. which he handed to her.
The sum being double what she had ex-
pected, she exclaimed


"Lord bless you for this. and may much
good attend your family through life.
And as for yourself, may God take you to
your resting place this very night"


"Thank you. madame, for your good
wishes" said Mr.. Skinner, but you need
not have been so very particular about
the time.-PeJectly Independent &
Year: 1859

dreams an angel with swan-like wings
so that my soul may burn with the GEN.
sers.


Efface my sins with tho pure breath of
thy prayer, SO that my soul may be as
pure and beautiful as the pavement of an
altar that is washed every evening.
Year: 1859

Lne-A song
BY J. c. HAGEN.
Let poets sing,


And sages bring
The best their wits can borrow,
To prove this life
A scene of strife
A scene of strife and sorrow.
With some; alas!


The world may pass
For what these worthless take it;
But much to me


1t seems to be
The very thing We make 1t.
Though grief and gloom
AT times may loom
Un every side appalling,


And wrong coming in
II -, Where right hath been
Across our pathway falling. So
Yet not wrong


Hath life so strong
But honesty can right il;


And not path


So dark it hath
But cheerfulness can light it.
Let not in grief


Life's moments brief,
Then foolishly he wasted;


With all its care,


1t hath its share
Of JOY, would we but taste it.
Year: 1859

COUNTY NoMIsATIoN. democracy
of Henrico county are to hold an adjourned meet
ing at the county Court House on Monday next
to nominate suitable candidate for the House o
Delegates. Several gentlemen have been spoken
of for the position, and as all Of them have warm
personal friends who will go into the Convention
an interesting meeting may be expected.
Year: 1859

DEATH TO Dcas.-Ths netmen mus
tered early yesterday morning, and by II O'Clock
had their wagon literally packed with dogs of both
high and low degree. Turning out Unexpectedly,
the unlicensed canine family had no notice oi
their approach and were easily captured before
they knew their enemies were upon them. A few
more such hauls would relieve the streets of q
great pest and every neigh borhood of q growlioe
nuinance.
Year: 1859

What deeds Of goodness might be done


Ifmen would love each other,
And cease to look with eyes Of scorn,


Upon an eriing brother: ,.-.,..,
Then would the world with Joy unite,
And live and love--and act the right.
The strong heart then might be subducd


With drops Of loving kindness,
And light be dispensed unto n Sc


The eyes Of mental blindness;
And angels from tie realms above.
Would shelter US with wings Of love
Then would indeed all misery


And crime die out together,
And happiness to all be free


As dew in summer weather;
And all Mankind would then unite
In battling for the cause ofright.
Year: 1859




The great trotting match between Flora Tenn
pie and the California mare Princess, came of
on Thursday the 23j, upon the Eclipse Course,
Long Island -Four OF five thousand persons
were present. The admirers Of both horses
were fully confident, though some of the moro
experienced favored Princess. The Tribune
says:


In the FIRST heat Flora drew the poll at tho
word and took the lead but Princess passed
her down the back stretch and was not headed
again during the heat, which was won in five
minutes and two seconds. Flora lost a front
shoe on the quarter OF the flst mile, and cast
the other fore shoe in the second mile, bursting
her quarters badly, This accounts, in man
ner for her losing the race


Princess took the lead in the second heat,
after the word was given, and maintained it
throug it aud the race in min
utes and seconds She is a fine, slashing
bay mare, with good clean head and neck,
high in the girth, good angular shoulder,
rather loose about the flank, broad across the
hips, and has an extremely fne stAe She
trots in gallant style, her head we'll up and
her stride reasonably spriugy. The first mile
was made in minutes and 26 seconds, and
the following half mile in l minute aud 10
seconds. This mile and half was thus made
in minutes and 80 seconds-the fastest time
on record.
Year: 1859

RIOT AT UNIVERSITY HRIGHTs,-A riot took
place on University Heights, Friday; the partcu-
lars concerning which, as near as we can ascertain,
are as follows A man by the name Of Bock who
is much given to drinking, and little given to work.
has been supported by his wife for some time the
latter being described as poor industrious woman
but left her house for some time aud lived at a
boarding house, and when called upon 10 pay his
bill, tried to get his wife 10 do so for him. She
very properly refused to do so at which he became
very much euraged, and made violent threats
charging her with improper cOnduOtlwith other
men.


On Thursday night Book with number Of con-
federates, entered the house where Mrs. B. was in
bed and threw pals Of water upon her; and not
! content with this they returned on Friday night
and assaiIed the house with bricks and stones,
wounding Mrs B severely with a stone which
struck her IN the forehead just over the eye cut
ting the skin in three places, and fraoturing the
skull The wound is not considered dangerous.