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Year: 1859

DESPERATE STRUGGLE WITH INDIANs-On
the afternoon of the 9th December, Captain
Nagle, well known in San Francisco. was at.
tackled on the bridge near James Bay. Vic
toria by some drunken Indians, and seriously
injured by them. In statement, which he
furnished to the Gazette, he says:


As was passing the bridge, Observed
two Indians, apparently very much intozi-
Gated, right in the pathway. As was pass.
ing, one of them tried to seize me by the arm.
l gave him push with my right hand, hav-
ing the AK in my left the other one. the
most sober of the two, then made Blow at
me. kept him off, retreating backwards
but to no effect; they both rushed in upon
me, and | struck the foremost blow with
the head of the ak, when he fell stunned. l
did not strike him until had received sever
al blows myself The one stunned soon re-
covered himself, and with yell of revenge.
both rushed madly on me ;'my foot slipped
and we all rolled down the hill together,
falling on my back, still holding The 'ax. =
Two other Indians now came to the assis-
tance Of fthose attacking me, and here CONF
menced the most fearful struggle ever had
In my life. | now began to use my weapon.
hut with little effect Again we rolled down.
and again the struggle was resumed, when
they tried to deprive Inc of my nose and eyes.
One OF them bit my nose and made deep
incision in it | made hit at him, and rolled
over on my face into the snow. l then felt
the fingers of two of them groping for my
eyes, but they only succeeded in tearing the
skin from my eyelids, and portion of my
face Finding my strength failing me, and
being unable to use my ak, buried hin the
snow under me, fearing they might getAhold
oft. An old chief, as l suppose. then came
up, and the struggle cosed reached Capt
Monats residence with difficulty, the blood
flowing from my wounds.
Year: 1859

CURE FoR CoRSs.-Take a small quantity
of toilet soap and bind it on the corn, and in
the course of three or four applications 1t
will become softened to such degree that 1t
can be picked out by the roots by the fingers.
Exchange
Year: 1859

] saw him as he passed
The window where / stood,
When l was peeping out
In half-playful mode
His eye caught mine-he smiled,
| tried to look in state,
Yet could not for my life
Do you believe in fate !!
/ think smiled ee.ain,
Yet this l truly know,
] wondered who he was,
Who took my fancy so;
] met him once again,
And saw he seemed to wait
To catch my every glance
Do you believe in fate !
I did not seem TO heed,
Yet needed all the while,
The ono who thus had won
My interest with smile;
At length mutual friend
Led him to where / safe;
My heart thrilled at his voice
Do you believe in Fate !?
Hal lad ma forth tn danca.
And with such graceful ease
We moved amid he maze,
Like birds through leafy trees
His arm supported me,
His step with mine did mate
As none had done before
DO you believe in Fate
He sought me at my home,
And won me for his bride,
And now that smile to me
Is more than aught beside !;
Without it / should be
Forlorn and desolate,
| am happy wife


Do you believe in Fate :
Year: 1859

eHoP LIFTING Yesterday morning q
small girl was seen totake piece of goods from 9
store door on market square, and start of. She
saw her, aud after being made to give up her PUN
der, turned loose to steal from some other place
Children of this sort are the mere tools of Older
thieves, aud when detected iu theft, should be
handed over to the police. If not advised to such
conduct, they would be less bold; and can only
be broken Of bad habits by being bound oat to
good homes.
Year: 1859

UNION FAIR.-At Mechanics Institute
HALL the ladies are holding Union Fair for the
benefit Of the Manchester Baptist Church. and
are Offering many inducements TO our citizens to
call and patronizs them. visit to the refresh
ment tables will be well repaid by the delicious
Ices aud other delicaeies there, while those who
wish to purchase fancy articles, will find the stock
an admirable one to select from.
Year: 1859

The EMPEROR OF AusTnA.-The following
beiol gs to the foreign gossip of the day
The war upon which the young Emperor of
Austria is now entering has been neither sud
denly nor rashly advised. It seems that
from tie very first the Emperor's mother, the
Archduchess Sophia, has entertained q decided
repulsion towards the Imperial family of
France; and has even. been sometimes perse.
fed, by her OWL family, for what has been
called her old fashioned prejudice. The Arch.
duchess is woman of the most powerful
intellect, and still holds her rule over her son
as firmly as in the days Of his minority. Her
penetration is p oyerbal and Shestill consulh
with Metternich upon oil subjects connected
with the interests of the Aust I'm Crown.


Eve since tie marriage Of Prince Napoleon,
the suspicious of the lady have been aroused
and at length by dint Of artifce and money,
of faith in themselves and the want of it in
others, tue experienced pair have succeeded
! obtaining the full cory of the letters Of
Prince Napoleon and the Emperor Of the
French to the King OF Sardinia, by which it
becomes clear that the war in Italy is but
secondary obiect-that the ultimate end is the
bestowal of Lombardy on King Victor, Rome
on Prince Napoleon, Naples on Prince Murat
and the overthrow of Austria, which leaves
the road open TO Russia and then, hurrah
for the long cherished idea Of the attack en-
England-the deed which is to render his
name immortal as that Caesar, and efface
that of the great Napoleon, by performing that
which even he never dared to do, and aveng-
ing him.
Year: 1859

SNoBBERY.-"A snob is that man or woman
who is always pretending before the world to
be something better, especially richer or more
/ fashionable than they are. 1t is one who
thinks bis position in life contemplate, and
who is always yearning or striving to force
himself into one above without the education
or characteristics which belong to it; one who
looks down upon, despises and overrides his
interiors, or equals Of his own standing, and
then is ever ready to worship, fawn upon and
flatter rich or titled man, not because he is
good man, q wise man, or Christian man,
but because he has the luck to be rich or con.
sequential."


Such snobbcry is to be found every where
in the humble village as we'll as in the great
city, it always has existed and probably always
will exist and all the sermons that can be
preached from now until the day of final
reckoning, will not eradicate it from the land.
1t is affixed institution, and though hated and
despised by all sensible people, whether rich
or poor, there are thousands in the land who
seem to have no higher ambition that to move
in the circle Of saobdom. But the most con.
Year: 1859

The following article from the Wisconsin
Chief contains so many valuable suggestions,
and such pithy advice to our young men that
we publish it, and hope that every person both
old and young-male and female-will care
fully read it and then cut it out TO re.read the
next time they arc afflicted with the blues.
Every word Of it is true, and by remembering
and practicing its injunctions, you will he
greatly benefited thereby;


"That never'll do young man! No use to
stand on the side walk and whine about hard
luck, and say that everything goes against
you. You are not of half tue consequence
that your talk would lead us to believe. The
world hasn't declared war against you.. You
are like all the rest of us-a mere speck upon
the earth's surface. Were you this moment
to go down in the living tile, but blubber
would linger for moment upon the surface,
and even that would vanish unnoticed. The
heart is full of hope and ambition, but is not
missed when it ceases to beat. One such as
you would not leave ripple.


"You are coward-a coward--in the bat.
Tie. There's no fight in you. You have sur
rended without q struggle, and now whine
because beaten! You are not worthy of Il
triumph, for you have not yet earned it. In
garret, hut, and dripping cellar, are ten thou.
sand heroes who would put YOU to shame
They must toll orstarve. The strife is desper
ate one with them, for they wrestle with want,
while ragged and despairing ones watch at
the lone hearth the fearful contest. Strong
men look death in the eye when their sinewS
are strung by the wall Of hungry childhood


"Shame on lou In the full vgor of health
and manhood no mouth but your own to fill,
and no back but your own to cover, and still
you grumble and call this the scourging of
adverse fortune. You know nothing of the
storm, for you have seen but the summer
One cloud has frightened you, and you think
you are hardly dealt By. You will be lucky
if you find no darker shadows on your path.
" Stand up, young sir, pull your hands from.
your pocket, throw off your coat, and take
iortune.by the sthrost,s You may be thrown
again and again, but hang on. Put away the
nonsense that the world IS all against you.
Taint so Your destiny is in your own
strong arm. Weld it like man With an
unbending will, and honor and truth for a
guide, the day is your own.


No capital, eli. You have capital. God
has given you perfect health. That is an i'm
m-nse capital to start OH. Ion have youth
aud strength all invaluable. Add will to do
pat sinew in motion and you win. 4 man
in full health should never whine or despair
because fortune does not pour stream of gold
eagles into his pocket. If you have No money
work and get ill., Industry, economy integrity
will do wonders. From such beginning for
tunes have been reared. They can he again.
Will you try it? Or will you wait for the
stream to run by so that you walk dry.shod
into the FL Dorado Of wealth? Or will you
meet the waves defantly. and be the architect
OF your own fortuneY


"Try-it is glorious to conquer in the
strife"
Year: 1859




A chair has been made from the W. o of the
Chnrrer Oak, in Hartford, called "the Cover.
nor's chair" to he plac d in the Executive
Chambe-. The Hartford Times describes it
as follows:


The chair is six feet high, and capacious
enough to hold Daniel Lambert. The top
of each post is ornamented with an acorn
springing from coronal of oak leaves, while
the posts and arms are entwined with branch
es Of oak, with leaves and acorns. The back
is surrounded by a spread eagle, and the
center is medallion containing the State
coat.o arms, surrounded by wreath of oak.
The seat is composed of pieces of oak in
blocks, showing the different grains, and
making it a beautiful specimen Of mosaic.
A group of flags ornament the front Of the
seat. The chair is massive all the carving
being wrought from the solid wood. The
design and execution is beautiful,
Year: 1859

Mr.. EDITOR: 1t is said that no man will ac-
knowledge himself guilty of ingratitudc. AS q
general rule, this is no doubt the case That man
who could receive benefits and fayors without
feeling of gratitude towards the donor would never
have the magnanimity to own it. do not suppose
that individuals are always prompt enough to c1-
press thankfulncss even when it is heartfelt and
profound. As a nation, am afraid we often come
short of our duty in this regard. Arc we blessed
with abundant eropsl Do our fockp increase and
Year: 1859

BEES IN Her MorTH.-"Ms, has aanty
got any bees in her mouth ?'


mo, my son; why do you ask such q
question p


"Cause the leetle man with a heap Of
hair on his face cotched hold of her, anI
said he was going to take honey from her
lips; and she said


"Well make haste r
Year: 1859

PIP IN CRIcKEss CURE 1t is the tongue tn at
becomes diseased: hence when you discover the
chicken has the pip, catch it and take from the IN
der lie of the tongue the white hard covering which
sometimes extends bsek half way the tongue (shis
can be done with pin or knife aud then spply
little fine salt and black pepper to the part from
which ysu tack the hard covering or pip. and in
mOst cases the chicken will be well in very short
time.
Year: 1859

retiring from the business respectfully beg leave tender
warest HANKS numerous friends for the kind and
liberal patronage extended BY them TO the old firm and solicit for
my successors a continuance for the


j w BROWN
Year: 1859

 slavery southern men see no such great evil in the election of black republican president that the south should resist it, even to disruption of every tie that binds her to the Union?-when southern men are content to live under an abolition dynasty, and are willing to wait to see whether, with the purse and sword at its command, twill observe the forms Of the constitution or redeem its oft repeated, standing pledge of eternal hostility to slavery, ill "the foot of not a single slave shall press American soil?" Ought not such men, if one spark of southern patriotism still burns in their bosoms, to blush and hide their heads in shame at the avowal of such degrading sentiments, and resolve to retrieve their past recreancy to their homes, their altars and their fires with all the holy memories that cluster around and consecrate them, by the abandonment of past errors and Jealous, unreserved devotion, in the future, to the cause of the south and the party Of the south, the democratic party?
Year: 1859

pagn of 1860. We'll might the loyal men of the nation shudder at declaration so monstrous a this did they not realize the impotence of the few zealots who made it. Such falsifcation of history and experience is unparalleled. Such pervesion of the patriotic sentiments of the founders of the republic is only worthy the source from which it emanates. We repeat it, we accept the issue. Let the struggle come.- If treason is to be the rule, and loyalty the ex- ception, let us know it at once. Deluson is no longer possible. If this great temple of liberty Is already tottering on the brink of destruction we only ask one more opportunity to strike a blow in its behalf, to raise our voice in prayer for its succor, and, if it must fall, to perish fight ing on its ruins, or live in the consciousness that we have been true to its best interests and glory.
Year: 1859

A BEAUTIFUL Country seat and farm a short IA distance from the City of Little Rock adjoining the ground of St. Johns College, in delightful and healthy locality. The tract contains one hundred and sixty acres, third of which is high and rol ling, the other two thirds being alluval and equal Ill richness to the best bottom lands of the Arkansas About one half of the tract is entirely cleared and ready for the cultivation of ordinary crops of gras ses ruits vegetables, etc., etc.. with view to the supply of the city market, for which the capabilities anu locality of the farm make it especially worthy of attention The woodland, equally divided between upland and bottom has dense growth of the largest and most desirable timber, for which there is always q ready sale.

 The house, situated on an eminencc, commands an extensive prospect of the river and valley. It is nearly new, built in modern style, commodious. and convenient family residence.

 tn the place several never failing springs of the purest water; and it is believed that no healthier or more desirable situation be found in the State As an investment for profit as . complete home 1t will recommend itself on view.

 In short time, the extension of the city must render portion of the farm very valuable for build ing lots.

 The whcle will be sold on reasonable terms. Of fers will be considered for the unimproved half or for the cleared land with the residence

 Apply to the undersigned, on the premises.

 Jan. l2. 1S59 3in ROBT. A. WATKINS.
Year: 1859

assist him in his labors, and supplied with
fresh air by means of apertures not visible
to the spectators. The mass of clock
work, levers, wheels, and cylinders, which
seemed almost to fill his narrow abode,
were all sham, being madeOf pasteboard,
and so contrived as to collapse and expand
as his changes of position might demand.
Such are the leading facts connected with
this ingenious machine, which was exhib-
tied not only throughout Europe, but in
the United States and Canada, and is re-
ported also to have gone to South Ameri-
ca. It has been stated that the machine
was not many years since lying neglected


in an old lumber room in the city of New


York and it is believed to be now in the


possession of gentleman living in Phila-


delphia Its day has gone by, and it is


now only interesting as relic of the past.
Year: 1859

The Hayneville (Ala) Chronicle, gets of,
the following:


DREADFUL ME(AlLEE No Blood Spih!!
We understand one of our citizens had a
fearful combat the other night with sAls-
picious character. Late at night he heard
a noise at his door, which his lively imagi-
nation suggested was made by burglars
tools Rising softly from his bed, sans any
other garment than that which covers Just
half the person, he noiSclessly approached
and opened the door, determined to Wade
into the affections of the intruder. The
night was dark. but looking closely he OBJ
served something white near the end of
the piazza His fancy Immediately pic
tured the object a large muscular white
man, in a crouching altitude, and with the
desperate energy Of the tiger our friend
sprang upon his victim. Striking his
thumbs deep into the eyes of the imagina-
ry burglar, in imitation of the fellow in
the Georgia Scenes, the two combatants
rolled with a heavy groan from the piazza
to the ground. BY this time considerable
execution was done both parties, for the
bag had come open and nearly covered
our pugnacious friend up in meal Sput-
| tering large quantities of crushed corn
! from his mouth, and white-not with rage,
but with meal-it is said his semi nude
| person would have been a fine subject for
a painter, as he called for light to survey
the field of exploit. He finally retired
| to his virtuous sheets, a wiser and less bel
| ligerant, if not better man.


A negro had taken corn to mill for him


that day, and returning late at night, had
placed the bag on the piazza, thus causing
| the fearful me(a)lee. Some say Tom went
into the fight sober, but came out corned.
Year: 1859

CONDOLENCES Grimes and casualties run
in series, in human affairs, inst the same Us
fashions or disorders rage. If man commits
suicide by hanging, other cases Of the same
kind are sure to follow before long, in the same
community SO if a railroad train breaks
through n bridge, destroying life and property,
other trains will soon break through other
bridges, with like results. Three children at
birth make their appearance in some part of
the country, and straghtway other tripletS are
issued by enterprising mothers in various To-
CaIitieS. A steamboat runs its nose into the
side of another, smashing in planks and tim
berS and before the sheets are dry upon
which the account of the accident is printed,
other collisions take place in other parts of the
country. Sometimes q woman poisons her
husband and then husband poisoning becomes
the prevailing form Of homicide for awhile, to
be superseded in its turn by some other class
of murder, which will have a similar run Once
upon q time a man assembled to the top Of q
high monument in one Of the public squares of
Paris, and threw himself headong to the
ground, thus finishing his mortal career. Upon
that every Partisan who was weary Of life,
adopted the monument as the road to eternity,
until, at length, suicides by leaping from the
monument top, became so common, that the
city authorities were obliged to shut up the
access to the stairway, in order 10 prevent the
alarming spread of the mania And finally
somebody's goOd-natured friends got together
aud marched in procession to his house, laden
with all sorts of valuable gifts and surprised
him with q bountiful present. After this for
month to come, nothing is heard of but sur
prise parties, surprising ali kinds of persons
with all kinds of presents. of which the sur
priscd re ,ipiectS are usually the planners and
payers for the costly articles which are beStoW-
ed. Verify, like the Pharisces of DID, "they
have their reward" for is it not noticed in the
papers? The moral of all this may be found
in the story of the tailor who laid down under
the trees to Sleep while carrying a bundle of
caps to market, having first put one on his
head in lien of a nght-cap. A gang of mon
keys stole his caps while he slept, and fed TO
the tree-tops each one initiating the owner 10y
putting one on his head Upon awakening,
the man saw that all his caps were lost to him.
and in despair of recovering them from the
high trees, he tore his own cap from his head,
and dashed it to the earth Forthwith all the


initiative animals followed suit, by throwing
their caps to the ground, and the tailor thus
recovered his property.
Year: 1859

The Peach TREE-ThiS tree is q native Of
Persia, and has been cultivated in Asia and in
the south of Europe from time immcmm0ral
LlnneuS divides the peach into two varieties.


the true peach and the ncctnrine-the one
! separates freely from the stone, and the other
does not, and is generally designated as the
cllDgStone. There are several varieties Of these
two divisions, and have smooth end some rough
skins and there arc instances on record of
peaches and nectarineS occurring on the same
branch. 1t was introduced by the earliest
coonists and found well adapted for our soil
aud climate. A change however, has come
over the peach during the last twenty years
it does not seem to be SO hardy nor so long
lived as formerly it is subject TO unfavorahle
atmospheric influences and also 10 the attacks
Of insects which soon diminish its productive
power and shorten its days The cause of
this is not well understood, and q preventive
FOR its rapid decay has not yet been discovered.
During the past two years the peach crop has
been an entire failure both in quantity and
quality, aud large peach orchards in various
sections of our country, once yielding good
and abundant crops, are now blasted and bar
rem. \ discovery which would restore this
luscious fruit-bearer to its former vigor and
fruitfulness would be of incaculable import
ance. As this season Of the year-entering
upon sprlng-we urge our horticulturistS to
give this subject that attention which it de-
serves.


AS peach trees blossom early in the season,
they are subject to injury from late frosts
this was the case in many districts in 1858
Dwarf trees may bc protected from such frosts
by netting laid over them, but it would be too
expensive thus to cover large trees The small
grcen-ly and mi!dew often attack peach trees,
and very few persons to try remedy this evil,
although tobacco and sulphur is perfect cure.
Take pound of tobacco and pour FIVE gal
Ions of Boiling water upon it, pour off the
clear, and stir in two pOnnds of sulphur
When cold, apply it to the trees with syringe
or a garden-engne in the evening, then show
er the trees next morning with soft water
Such applications may be required twice a
week Tor three weeks before the cure is fully ef-
f,ct.d, but by perseverance the desired result
will be secured. Most farmers seem to act
upon the principle that if their fruit trees do
not take care of themselves, they may die if
they choose. This is not the feeling, for cult
waiting peach trees, at least Some strenuous
efforts should be made to restore this tree to
the condition and character which it once
possessed.