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Year: 1859

WANTS EXPLANATIoN.- readers
of the Union, especially the legal and
newspaporial part Of them. were sur
prised few days since to receive that
paper without the usual Supreme Court
decisions. 1t was feature of the pa
per not only interesting to its readers
pretty generally but valuable to many
Of them. We hear no other than ex-
pressions of disapprobation at the course
of the Supreme Court in Withholding the
decisions from the Union. Their con-
duet in this case needs explanation.


The Union at its own expense has
published the decisions for years. No
other paper attempted to enter this field
of enterprise. 1t is not denied that the
reports in the Union have been correct
ly published. No unwarrantable liber-
ties have been taken with the written
opinions ofthe judges by that paper
In short there is no complaint whatever
alleged.


But the time arrived when locofoco
sheet had to be started at the capital
1t must be supported somehow. In de-
fault of patrons, it seems the Supreme
Court has descendedifrom its high posi-
ton to put its shoulders to the dirty
wheels of a party organ. The Other
day the Union sent to the Court rooms
as usual for copies Of the decisions. The
originals were in the possession of the
Standard. and the Union man was cool
ly told he must go to the office of the
Standard for them! This is little the
meanest piece of business we have yet
heard of Every fair mind in the State
will condemn it. No one will object tt
the STANDARD or any other paper enter
ing into competition with the Union ii
any field Let both papers have access
to the decisions of the Supreme Cour
alike. But to deny paper privilege
it has had for years, for the sole idea o
benefitinga half fedged rival is despica
bly, mean for a Supreme Court. 1t nigh
become Legislature-say the presen
one--but is quite below the dignity o
the highest tribunal of the State. This
act can have but one obiect-that O.
transferring patronage from the Unio'
to the Democratic organ. The decis
ions are indispensable to the lawyers
and the locofoco clique that are dand
ling the newborn organ in swaddlins
clothes fondly imagine they can substi
tute their pet for the Union among th'
people. Such is doubtless the idea en-
tertained By those who have the organ
in charge.
Year: 1859

ABOUT MOUNT VERNoN-We publish
on the outside an eloquent appeal of
Mrs. Magdalen Ct. Blanding, to the la
dies of California. The object of the
appeal is to awaken an interest through
uut the golden state in the purchase of
the home ard grave of Washington.-
While we would have that nation which
owes so much to her favorite son own
tine sacred spot in which he lies entomb-
ed. yet as the hope is futile that the
hallowed groves of Mount Vernon will
ever become the property of the Repub-
lie, we hail the movement Of the coun-
try women of Washington as worthy of
them and the age. They are engaged
in more than patriotic-a holy cause.
While the spirit of party would force the
government to expcnd hundred mil
lions to purchase discordant elements
with which TO weaken the bonds OF
union, the ladies, true to the instincts
of the sex, are touching and tuning
anew the tenderest cords that vibrate
in the American heart. They are
rcusing the slumbering pulsati"ns
of patriotism and Ldrawing nearer
md nearer the affections of
the people around the national shrine
where all true Americans swear anew
their fealty TO cou, try over the ashes
of its father. In the solemn conviction
of duty, we hope and trust the ladies of
California will act as becometh the sa-
| crednesS of the occasion. Youngest OF
the American sisterhood, far from the
national fame she is asked to aid in
preserving, California will not Lc the
least in the good work American ladies
have gloriously undertaken to perform.
The virgin gold of our ;nexhaustable
mines will be literally told down for the
modest mansion on the banks of the Po-
tOliltC, anu INC Gum plCCiOuS dSItS
of Columbia's illustrious son reposing
near


We commend the sacred cause, the
purchase of Mount Vernon, to every
lady ami gentlemen by whom these
lines shall be read, as the noblest of the
age. Itis perhaps, the only opportunity
that will ever be afforded them of pay
ing substantial tribute to the memory
of Washington. An occasion like the
present occurs at rare intervals in the
history of a nation. Who does not de,
sire to contribute his or her mite to be-
come an owner in the home and tomb OF
the nations most illustrious dead Who
has no ambition to have his name recor.
ded in a volume at Mount Vernon as
one of. the members of an association
having for lis object the purchase and
preservation of the most sacred spot OH
| Americar soil mot one.
Year: 1859

WANTED.-On the Supreme Bench
thorough lawyer from the mining regions
of the State. Among all the wants of
the State she wants nothing so much as
a representative from the mining coun
ties in her highest tribunal. The diff
cult cases upon which the Courts are
called to adjudicate come from the mines.
Water rights, tunnel claims and their
newell interests, are the most difficult to
be guarded by the Courts, Offering the
most perplexing questions and requiring
not only the soundest ideas of equity,
but the most varied and extensive ex-
pprienoo to prvPcriy determine and set
tic. No other than lawyer of eminent
ability, well versed in every department
of law, and enjoying large practice in
mining cases is fit to pass Judgment in
such cases when brought to the Court of
last resort. These cases are new and
uncommon and require to be settled right
in the beginning. Such lawyers as have
hitherto found their way to the Supreme
Bench are, for reasons already given, in
competent to the task. Learned as
they may have been, or are, expert
enced as they doubtless have been in
the ordinary cases of commercial law,
such as have been decided upon hund-
red times in older civilized States, they
are lily qualified to dispose of an intri-
cate case arising in the mines, perhaps
never before originated in the judi
cial history of an American or Euro
pean State. The case may be and is
= likely to be sui generis. Then arises
the necessity of a master mind joined to
an extensive knowledge of circumstan-
ces surrounding the case, to dispose of it
cquitably and justly to all parties-to
establish new bases upon which all SINH
lar questions can be adjudicated. We
want ajudge who will out of confusion
set free the foundation principles ofmin-
ing law, and create touchstone by
which subsequent judgments may be
judged. We want beginning to order
and an end to uncertainty and confusion.
To this end we shall hereafter labor for
the elevation of the right kind of a man
from the mines to the Supreme Bench
The agricultural and commercial sec
tions of the State. where only questions
long since decided arise, have been rep
resented exclusively long enough. 1t is
time the miners obtained those rights
for themselves which the Importance of
their litigation demands. They want a
man who understands the circumstances
in which they are placed, and who has the
honesty and capability to do them just
ice. AS yet they have been forced to
submit their cases to judges incompetent
to do exactjustice.


In making these remarks we intend
no reflection on the honesty or ability of
the Supreme Court as at present organ
lied. The judges are able legal gentle
men and are able to decide upon any
question liable to arise in any ordinary
state of affairs. We deny to them ex,
perience in a peculiar class of case:
alone,


DISTRICT JUDGEs.-It will be reco
Year: 1859

Making Of the public debt fun
ded and unGunded, paid du-
ring the year, The sum of


If we add TO this The excess Of
money on hand, at the end
Of the fiscal year. over what
remained in the Treasury, at
the same time last year, viz:
Year: 1859

We have the sum of


But this is not all. The an
The public improvements. Hciu
and old claims, during the fisct
year, was


While the amount OF revenue.
from the same source, for the
same period was only
Year: 1859

There IL nothing that pays the farmer better
for an outlay Of capital and labor than under
drainage. AT the east as well as in England 4
is found by actual experiment that laud which
now only yields twenty bushels of wheat Ia
the acre may be made to yield forty by snb-soil
and under drainage. This is now pretty gen
orally practiced where land is worth from one
to two hundred dollars per acre, and we are
glad TO learn that some Of our farmers In the
Miami Valley have successfully tried it. A
sub soil, ploughing only costs about two dol
lars per acre, reaching a depth Of fifteen inches
and among the advantages enumerated is that
the moisture Of the earth is increased which is
great protection TO vegetation 10 time Of q
drought and the roots of grain become firmly
imbedded. The roots Of wheat have been
known 10 penetrate fifteen inches below the
surface OF the earth. Under drainage and sub.
soning not only enables the earth to absorb ths
rain to a greater depth and retain its moisture,
but il also increases in temperature fifteen to
twenty degrees.


BY under. drainage wet lands can be reclaimed
aud made to produce better corn than our rich
est bottom land is however benefited by this
process.


Corn stalks should never be burnt as they
can be cut up by stalk cutter into pieces about
eight inches long ploughed under ten inches
and by this means the moisture Of the earth 10
kept up and they make excellent manure
Straw stubble as well as Corn stalks when
ploughed under the soil produce vegetable
mould which will increase its fertility hum
dred per cent in few years. All the straw,
hay and stalks should be used on the farm to
to produce this vegetable mould, aud farmers
could be greatly enriched by selling nothing
but the grain produced on the farm


Travellers inform us that England is n
perfect garden and has very prolific SOIL
This is the result Of superior cultivation
Land is very high and farmers cultivate but a
few acres. and whatever they do cultivate is
thoroughly attended to. Germany az well as
France and England produced more grain to
the acre than is produced in the United States,
although our land is naturally superior.


The planting and rearing Of fruit trees has
also been much neglected and with all our ad-
vantages fruits and berries are scarcer and dear.
or in this country than in any part of Europe.
1t is true the seasons for three years past have
been unpropitious, but much more might 6s
raised If fruit trees received proper attention.
There is not one quarter enough Of fruit trees
planted aud those that are stuck in the ground
receive but little attention. In Germany they
plant pear, apple, plum and cherry trees for
shade along the road side and the weary trav
sllsr is at liberty to refresh himself by partaking
Of as much of il as he wishes. Fruit is thus
made abundant and cheap at little cost or Ia.
bor We should like our countrymen to imi.
tate the Germans in this particular AZ well as
their industrious hsbits.
Year: 1859

The Purdy. Tenn Whig Banner says; "Du>
ring the session Of the Circuit Court Judge
Walker fined a certain piohs individual, once in
good standing, $50 for kissing respectable
lady against her wish aud consent.


The jackson Union says that a distinguish
ed ex.member Of the bar, while passing round
his farm the other day, concluded to sit down
and rest himself on bunch OF bark at the foot
Of q tfee. lie did so, aud after resting about
three hours got up 10 find. to his utter amaze.
ment, that he had been sitting on big rattle
snake which had been fast asleep, and only
woke up as he got of H. We believe it, Of
course. Snakes are so accustomed TO lie fast
asleep with men sitting upon them, that there
is nothing incredible about this.
Year: 1859

GJA Temperance meeting will be held al
the Sd st. Presbyterian Church Ibis evening
and its success win depend very much on th,
attendance Of our citizens There have beer
several temperance meetings recently, and they
have been failures so far as attendance is con
cerned. The meeting this evening will prob
ably decide whether they can be made Of any
practical use.
Year: 1859

u~ A friend who attended market this morn.
Ing desires us TO say that IL is doubtful II
ladies who are making their toilet by candle.
II ght can discover who is passing in the street
before daylight r. A hint thus delicAtSly given,
should not be thrown away
Year: 1859

AT AND BELOW COST.
With the view of engaging in other pursuits.
shall from this day forward offer the whole Of my
large and well assorted stock at cost. and all un
seasonable and past styles much below. Also, my
store well situated for business for rent, as soon
- the goods are disposed OF.


Having recently received my spring and summer
supplies the assortment will be found very geod in
ali staple and Fancy Goods; but my determination
to leave the business. being settled and firm, Will
st once proceed TO sci out everything and invite
selves Of the present opportunity to get their sup
plies at from 20 to 90 per cent below the usual market
prices MANN VALENTINE. JR,


No 90, Corner Broad and 9th sts,
ap 2s-2v Near Capitol Square.
Year: 1859

HORRIBLE DEArH-Mrs. Taylor. the wife of a
station master on the Great Western Railroad, WAS
seaded to death at Belle River Canada, the q
ult., by falling head foremost into a cauldrou Of
boiling OIL. The oil that wss displaced by the i'm


mersion OF the woman commenced blazing upon
the stove, and the flames soou communicated to
that upon the floor, and the room was instantIy
filled with fre and smoke. The child commenced
screaming with terror, and ran out Of the house.
Her cries soon attracted tho attention of the
painters, who were at no great distance sway, aud
who ran to the house, supposipg the building to
be on hre. A few buckets Of water, however,
speedily put out the fire on the floor, and then for
the first time did they notice the horrible position
of Mrs Taylor. She was at once taken out, but
Of course, was lifeless. The upper portion Of her
body with her head vas literally boiled, the hair
falling of, and the flesh parting with every touch.
Year: 1859




The leading members of Congress of all parties
have united in rendering complimentary dinner
to Hon. A. H. Stephens of Georgia, on his retire
ment from the House. of which he has been mem
Der since l843. Mr.. Stephens is compelled by the
pressure Of business at home to decline the honor
The National htelHgencer says:


The compliment which it is thus proposed to pay
to this eminent civilian has, by the manner in
which it is conferred, the merit OF doing honor as
well to those from whom it proceeds as to him who
is the worthy object of demonstration which, we
are confident, is as sincere as it is fattering. MIR.
Stephens, no less by his habitual dignity and cour
tesy than by his signal ability and legislative ex-
perience, has conciliated in singular degree the
confidence and regard of all with whom he has
been called to associate in the discharge of his pub
lie duties during the long period of his service in
the National Legislature, and we are sure that we
do but echo the common sentiment of his country
men when we say that his withdrawal from public
life, in what seems the mid career OF his useful
ness, will be universally considered loss that can
not be easily repaired.
Year: 1859

The Fortleth Anniversary Of the establish.


ment Of the Grand Lodge Of the I. o. o. F. in
the United STATES was celebrated in New Yorl,
on last Tuesday with great enthusiasm It was
monster gathering the largest Of the kind
ever had in the world. The venerable First
Grand Sire and founder Of the Order In this
country, Thomas wildey, Of Baltimore, was
present. and made an excellent address. The
New York Herald Of the 9th inst, thus speaks
Of s. Craighead, Esq, of this city -


MIR. s. Oraighead, Grand Sire of the Grand
Lodge Of the United States, who of course spt
at the right hand Of the Grand Master, repiied
to toast In honor Of the Grand Lodge OF the
United States. He was grati6ed to meet so ma
ny trusted and tried brothers, and eongratula.
ted them that a day had been set apart-the
26th OF April-as a day sacred 10 the memory
Of Odd Fellowship throughout the United
States. The Grand Lodge Of the United States
had been true to its trust and had legislated
with moderation. But 1t could only reflect the
character Of the subordinate lodges and there
was the real field Of labor Of the Odd Fellow
Maintain their great principles there, and the
Grand Lodge would be sure to keep the right
track and no man IN or out of the order would
venture to treat IL with indifference or contempt,
In conclusion he gaye--"The City Of New York
and her Mayor"


Mayor Tieman responded
Year: 1859

II Weitzel is not guilty why not give bail
in the sum required2 (s700.) y Gazette.


We cannot answer We have learned
that he will not ask bail, although he could
procure it. He stated before his arrest that
his purpose in keeping out of the way, after
he heard he was implicated in the fur rob-
berry, was to avoid laying in Jail, as he would
ask no one to go his bail We do not know
whether he be innocent or guilty but if in,
nocept we believe he should have every
possible chance to make it appear That
is all We are no apologist for weitzel
we only desire that his rights be protected
the same as our own.
Year: 1859

Urprentiee has a heavy responsibility resting
upon him. He has started all the addlo. brains
east and west in the "wit and wisdom" busis
ness and more recently he has, by his ensample
IN the Ledger encouraged certain innocents
east and west to contract to supply their readers
with weekly dish of stuff, in imitation of his
"sParkles." As it is not possible for these
fellows to keep up very long. it is some relief
to expect cessation of their balderdashy flood
within the present season.
Year: 1859

6rHave yOu been to the Odd Fellows
Fair at Beckefs Hall lfnot don't neglect
to so this evening. 1t is very pleasant
place to spend an hour; and then remember
that very great attractions are to come on
tomorrow evening Don't fail to be on
hand.
Year: 1859

~ The New York Tribune talks about the
jury having had It In their power to find ver-
dict of murder in the second degree in the trial
of Mr.. sickles. II happens that the statute of
New York does not govern in the District of
Columbia, and that there is no such crime as
murder in the second degree there.
Year: 1859

piled following statistical ta BILE of Masonry in each State
showing the number of lodges in each their increase in
year. the number of members belonging to each LODGE
we'll as the number limitations during the year each
lodge. We give it place columns for the benefit of
Mos raudG
Year: 1859

ANOTHER SKETCH OF THE TURcos-An English cor
respondent writes:


Near Rivoltea, the other day, we passed some par
ties of old acquaintance, the Turcos who took it
appears their usual fierce part the battle of Solfer
no. These desperate Africans continue to excite the ad
mraton-or, should rather say, the WONDER not un-
mingled with apprehensor-of the districts they pass
through. AS before told you they are not very de-
dark night There is something decidedly uncanny
about them. They remind of wild animals trained
by some bold hunter to pull down his game, but from
whom his own focks and herds not altogether safe.
When met with in struggling parties and without Off
GERS it is wsest to have as little to say to them pos
sble They are rather prone to accos passing travel
ers, especially if these be in carriage and still more
especially if the carriage be only partly full. They often
shout to you some request you drive by they would
be glad to take seat opposite to you, by your side
they would not even refuse place upon the box, and
sometimes they make signs to you that you might as
we'll take charge of their knapsacks need not say
that it is just well not to encourage such applications
for lift; for besides that the physognomy of those
gentlemen is not usually of class that inspires much
confidence in their mortality the weather is too hot for
African emanations to be endurable. They not re-
markabe for respecting anything except their officers
and the heavy bamboos with which these usually
provided. They not subj to the mode of
punishment as the French soldiers but when they Offend


the officers cudgel them soundly One may suppose that
the officers OF Turcos selected with especial
gard to their intimdating qualities most of those whom
have seen being powerful men of most determined
aspect, likely to daunt the negroes, Arabs and other
African varieties under their command. The French
tell me that the TurcOs first rate soldiers when op
posed to rifles and bayonets but the fire of artillery
them, and they do not like it, Hitherto it has been
found impossible to make them give quarter they never
take prisoners all they overtake they kill 1t may be
very strongly questioned whether it be ustable to use
such savages in civilized European contest. French
men, however, who have been through this campaign
from its beginning tell me that some of the Croas are
nearly mercess if they get out of sight of their
officers OF the humanity and soldership Of the Aus
tran officers have heard the French express themselves
IN very high terms and from no French source have
heard that depreciation of the Austrans as foes which
has been observable in certain braggadocio italian
ports and bulletins.
Year: 1859

HE SUBSCRIBER being desrous to change his business
l offers for sale a valuable TRACT OF LAND containing
from eight nine thousand which from three to
four thousand we'll adapted to the raising of Ground
Peas There also the tract four hundred
swamp land of which about eighty cleared and highly
productive.


The improvements of the best character For terms
which will be made very accommodating, apply to


D. w. JORDAN,


Little River, S. c.
JuIv 9th 1859 45-tf
Year: 1859

These Gums remove all
morbid or bad matter from
the system, supplying in
their place a healthy flow
OF bile, invigorating the
stomach, causing food to
digest well, purifying the
blood, giving tone and
health to the whole ma
chinery, re N wing til e
cause ofthe disease-effect-
ing q radical cure.


Bilious attacks are cured,
and, what is better, preven-
ted by the occasional use
of the Liver Invigorator.


One dose after eating is
sufficient to relieve t h e
stomach and prevent the
food from rising and sour
ing.


Only one dose taken be-
fore retiring, prevent s
nightmare.


Only one dose taken at
night, lOosens the bowels
gently, and cures C0Stiue-
ness.


One dose taken after each
meal will cure Dyspepsia.
One dose of two teaspoon
fuls will always relieve Sick
Headache.


Only one dose immediate
lV relieves GOIjc while
Year: 1859

WANTED By 4 GENTLEMAN.


SITUATION Teacher either in a School private
family teach the Classics and ordinary English branch
The best of testimonials given for learning and moral
character. Apply at the JOURNAL OFFICE.
June TO- 4l-3m