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Year: 1859

VThree things principally deter
mine the quality of a man-the leading
object which he proposes to himself in
life, the manner in which he sets about
to accomplish it, and the effect which
success or failure has upon him.
Year: 1859

In consequence of the change announced above,
all outstanding accounts Of the JOURNAL Office must
be settled at early day. Those indebted will
please be ready to meet Mr.. LOCKWOOD on his col
leeting rounds which will shortly commence
Year: 1859

At Dutch Flat. the 23d inst FRANK, only remain
ing child of Charles and Amanda Seferus.


The stricken parents have followed to the grave the
last of four children One nth ago. they saw only
and interesting daughter laid in the tomb and now they
have been compelled to yield the cold embrace of
DEATH the last oft their offspring.
Year: 1859

A REvoLUTIoNIsT-T Columbia
Neacs says Isaac Hare, the leader of the
Shasta mob, against the Chinese is a
regular revolutionist. He was leader
in the mob that burned the churches of
St. Michael and st. Augustine at Ken
sington in Pennsylvania, in 1874 also,
a leader in the attempt to destroy the
church at Soutbwick soon after Hare
was also tried in Mexico, convicted of
an attempt to murder and rob a Mexi-
can merchant, and sentenced to be shot.
The treaty of peace interfered to save
his life.


The fact that Hare was sentenced to
be executed in Mexico, was long well
known but we never heard it used
against him by his political opponents.
Hare was a good Democratic member of
the Assembly in 1S56-now his old
friends are telling tales on him. This
twitting don't sound well.


A LICK IN THE PROPER PLACE.-Ihe
Sacramento Union puts in a quiet hit
right where fellow lives in the follow
ing remarks on the Trinity Jouraai and
its mewling editor. The occasion call
ing for the lick is the malicious defense
of the action of the Supreme Court in
bestowins its tavors exclusively on a
partisan sheet, by the latter paper. The
Union says:


"Having never entertained a very ox-
alted opinion of that style of journalism
which exhausts its energies in compos-
ing an epitaph to an expiring beetle, or
illustrating the progress Of a turtle while
seeking his home in the far, far distant
sea, we never expected to receive its
commendation. Indeed, we would much
prefer the i'll opinion of its conductor
for his praise has been fatal to every en-
terprise which was SO unfortunate as to
call it into exercise.
Year: 1859

And tEen follows this note
This may certify that the foregoing
will and testament of the late General
Montgomery was found by us among his
papers, a few days after his death, and
Immediately scaled up.


BENEDICT ARNOLD,


DONALD CAMPBELL.
Year: 1859

tennessee


On the 7th inst the Democracy Of Tennessee met
in Convention at Nashville, to select candidate for
Governor. The Hon j. &. Harriss, the present ncum-
bent, nominated by accmation. The following
resolutions define the position Of the Tennessee Demo
cracy in respect to Federal politics


Resolved That the Democratic party adhere with I'M
changing faith TO the principles heretofore adopted in
their conventions in regard to strict construction of
the language OF the Constitution, giving powers to the
different departments of our Federal Government and
that they believe most Of the evils developed in our sys-
tenn OF administration have arisen from failure in the
practice of this fundamental rule in its Interpretation.


Resolved That tariff for revenue alone is the true
policy Of the country and correct exposition of the
power OF Congress on the sub ec of indirect taxation
The amount necessary for revenue will vary with the
necessities of the Government but the principle itself is
immutable.


Resolved, That the acquisition of the island of Cuba
s in opinion, eminently desirable for the safety
happiness and prosperity OF our republic and should
hail with pleasure any measure consistent with Justice
that would accomplish this object. We never con-
sent to its appropriation by any of the eru States
Of Europe and would incur all the danger of rather
than acquesce in such result.


ReSolUed, That are satisfied with the views an
nounced by the Supreme Court of the United States in
the celebrated of " Dred Scott, on the right o
shareholders and the statute of slavery in the Terrific
ries and willing to abide by tho principles
ced in that decision Slavery and the rights of slave
holders protected by the Constitution Of the United
States and by appeal to the action OF the udicia
tribunals of the Union, until the formation Of Consti
tuition by the people Of Territory and then the State
must decide or itself that well other Legitimate
subjects Of government.


| Resolved, That we have abiding confidence in tn
ability and patriotism Of the President of the United
States, and that approve generally the ideas con
tanned in his messages and the acts of his administra
tion We therefore renew pledges to his support
and our faith in bis adherence to tho principles Of
party.
Year: 1859

GUNS-GUNS.


TJST RECEIVED FROM ENGLAND, direct the leargest
- and best assortment of DOUBLE G UNS ever offered
this market made to my ORDER and which can sell
at Is per cent. less than if bought in New York.


L. A. HART.


THE OLD DOMINION COFFEE POT.
THIS NEW COFFEE POT, for which patent has been
issued possess this advantage all others 1t is well
known that in the ordinary way of boiling coffee the fine
aroma which gives to the coffee most delicious flavor
passes off with the vapor and the longer it is boiled the
bitter and unpaatabe and unhealthy it becomes
hence the French Strainer, which gives
tasting beverage. - THE OLD DOMINION COFFEE
porn entirely prevents the escape of aroma
less coffee required and the full flavor of the berry
tanned large number of testimonials have been received
from those who have used them. For safe by


l.. A. HART
CARBON OIL LAMPS AT REDUCED PRICES;
A LSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TIN, COPPER and
N Sheet Iron Ware of my manufacture, which will
be sold low cash approved credit Turpentine Stills
order any other article in my ne at short
tice. l.. A. HART.
Oct. 8. S-lw--76m
Year: 1859

SAD ACCIDENT TO A DAvENPoRTER.
From the Omaha Times of late date, which
has been handed Us by our friend Willard
Barrows. Esq we learn that sad accident
happened to Mr.. Randolph Matthiesen. for
merly . resident of this city. 1t appears
that while at his residence at Grand Island
City, n. t., on the 9th instant he was
standing in his door holding his rife in his
hand, intending to shoot at . mark. The
butt of the rifle rested on the floor, his
hand on the top near the muzzle friend
was near, talking with Matthiesen, but not
looking at him. He heard the report of Ms
rifle and saw him fall. He neither spoke
nor uttered sound The ball entered the
forehead, almost an inch and . half above
the inside corner Of the right eye, and
passed almost vertically upwards, making .
round hole about two and a half inches
long. and nearly or quite an inch deep at
the middle, and about an inch and quar-
ter wide. The skull was much torn, and
portions Of the brain protruded.


The jury having heard the testimony and
made an examination of the premises and
the position of the wound, and having noted
the attitude of Matthieson, as described to
them. pronounced that the wound was
caused by ball from the rifle which N.
held in his hand, and that the gun was dis.
charged by the hammer of the lock being
caught on the corner of log. drawn back,
and then falling upon the cap with such
violence as to exploded it. At last accounts
he was not dead, but it was thought he
would not survive long.
Year: 1859

lad was accordingly purchased by the gentle
man who distributed oranges in the prison, and
was sent to Canada, according to promise
Mr.. GroSsman was addicted to strong drink,
and Aunt Debby had long been in the habit
of preparing a portion for him before he re
tired to rest Il mixed it powerful, dat ar
night said the laughing muIatto =" and put
in something dat the gemmen guv to me. |
reckon he walked up awful late" Mr.. Dns-
more, a maternal uncle of Frank Helpers had
been visiting the South, and was then about
to return to New York. When the story was
told to him, he said nothing would please him
more than to take the fugitiYes under his owu
protection.
Year: 1859

by ELIZA COOK.
'Tis well to WOO, it's well to wed,
For so the world has done
Since myrtles grew, and roses blew,
And morning brought the sun.
But have a care, We young and fair,
BE sure We pledge with truth
Be certain that your love viii wear
Beyond the days Of youth.
For If ye give not heart for heart,
As well as hand for hand,
You'll find you've played the unwisc part,
And " built upon the sand"
It's well to save, It's well to have,
\ goodly store Of gold,
And hold enough Of shining stun,
For charity is cold.
But place not all your hopes and trust
In that the deep mine brings;
We cannot live on yellow dust
UnmiXed with purer things.
And he who piles up wealth alone,
VIII often have to stand
Beside his Golfer chest and own
'Tis built upon the sand"
It's good to speak in kindly guise,
And sOoche whatc'crwe can;
For speech should bind the human mind,
And love link man to man.
But stay not At the gentle words,
Let deeds with language dwell;
The one who pities starving birds,
should scatter crumbs Is well.
The mercy that is warm and true,
Must lend a helping hand,
For those who talk. yet fail to do,
But d" build upon the sand"
Year: 1859

POETRY AND PoLITfCs.-The sub.
Joined fine extract is from an article in
the Marysville Democrat;


The science of politics and the art Of
poetry would seem to be Incompatible.
Certainly they are very different In
many respects, but not necessarily so in-
congrous as to forbid a union of the
qualities characteristic of each in one
and the same person. For that matter,
there is more or less poetry in every
thing. Wherever there is great ex-
altation of feeling, from any cause what
ever, strong infusion of sentiment, a
lively effort of the imagination, more
than ordinary eloquence of expression,
the poetical spirit is present. Therefor,
even political article may contain the
essential elements of poetry, and no po-
litical speech that was ever delivered
has ever become truly eloquent, without
a rich endowment of the genius OF po-
etry. No great orator ever lived, and
no truly great writer ever lived, who
was not largely gifted with the poetic
temperament. His imagination may
not be trained to the measured step of
yersifcation, and he may have been un-
able to command the wondrous power
of rhyme and melody; but the rich and
abounding imagination was his, .and he
flung its radiant glory over the dry facts
of every day life and gave to the common
places of thought new and unaccustom-
ed interest.
Year: 1859

OCEAN CHARACTERISTICS phrase is
often used as bold figure in poetical
compositions, and we forget in reading
it that it had for the ancients literal
meaning. A writer in the Edinburgh
Rcuicac for January. referring to this
subject, thus observes:


"The confidence of Columbus in the
existence of western continent, or
rather in the projection of Asia towards
the east, and the incredulity which so
long resisted his faith, can perhaps be
understood only if we call to mind the
prejudices of the ancients, both learned
and simple, respecting the Western
Ocean. To them the Fortunate Islands
were the outposts of the habltable globe:
beyond these the Atlantic plunged down
measureless precipices nor were rumors
wanting that some hapless vessels had
been hurried over the brink into a
whirlpool below, in comparison with
whose thunders the cataracts of the Nile
was like the breath of the south wind
in the first warm days of spring. How
profound that conviction was may be
seen in a passage of Florus, whose usu-
ally plain prose acquires something akin
to sublimity in speaking of the Atlantic.


The Roman soldiers, he says, when
from the sea-board of Lusitania they
beheld the sun sink in the waves, and
its flames quenched in the water, recoiled
with terror as if they had seen or done
a sacriligious act. +"
Year: 1859

LIVING Too FAST. A philosopher
in the Union Democrat has discovered
that the chief cause of the social ills
that af1ict California is to be fonnd in
the fact that most persons live beyond
their means. We think the chief cause
is the scarcity of women; but hear what
he says. The following is certainly
good advice; @ ra


"Let all learn and fully compre-
hend that if they would succeed in the
battle of life they must live aoithin their
means-that is, in such way that they
may always have a suficiency of the
ncedful for incidentals of which they
know not. If this rule was adopted
much of the sin and misery so glaringly
manifested in our every day life might
be spared, and in its stead succeed true
happiness, and healthy, well-regulated
state of society,"" ta
Year: 1859

All the principal ports of Japan are
now open to such nations as have made
treaties with that country. If half the
stories told about the japanese are trse,
they are most peculiar, admirable peo.
pie, and it makes one melancholy to
think how rapidly their simplicity and
virtue will be corrupted by intercourse
with Christian foreigners. Their an
cient exclusive policy was the best for
their own happiness.
Year: 1859

A piece Of pine wood forced down
into the sea to the depth of 200 fathoms,
becomes so compressed that, when drawn
up again, it is found to be so heavy as
to sink like stone when thrown into
water.
Year: 1859

FLASH OF Soul IN A DIGGER. The
Humboldt North Californian describes
striking incident of the late Indian
war. A village of the enemy was de-
serted by all but an old chief, who stood
resolutely among the ruins of his home,
and kept the whites at bay in front of
his levelled rifle. The volunteers had
orders to take the old man alive, but
were afraid to advance upon him
until their Lieutenant hit upon a STRAIT
egem. The only surviving wife of the
chlef-a young squaw-was brought
forward, aud taking her before him the
officer advanced, covering his body with
this frail but, to him, invulnerable shield.
Afraid to fire upon the pair, the old man,
after a moments hesitation, lowered his
weapon and was Immediately surrounded
and ironed.
Year: 1859

CouRTsHIP OF THE LATE DR.. R. "Dear Sir
1 am sorry that cannot accept your kind offer, as
am already engaged but am sure my sister Ann
will jump at it.


Your Obliged ELIZA L.
MY DEAR MISS ELIZA LII beg your pardon-I
wrote your name in mistake it was Miss Ann
meant to ask-have written to her per bearer Hoping
soon to be your affectionate brother, J.R.
Year: 1859

FouND.-The workmen engaged in digging for the
body of young Phelps, who was buried in well
about two weeks ago at Derby NJ Y, found it on the
Sd inst. 1t was in erect position with both hands
raised and grasping the rope from the windlass,
while one foot was raised as if in the act of climbing
He was densely covered with the sand in which he
must have suffocated at once.
Year: 1859

FIRE DEPARTMENT Board Of D1arshals.-Notice
is given that an adjourned meeting of this Board will
be held at the Office Of the Association on Monday
evening next, when business Of importance will
come up. H.
Year: 1859

Congressional Agitation.


Hany State may either adopt or exclude
the loathsome institution of slavery, when
everi chooses, under the provisions of the
Federal Constitution, then why is it that
Congress gives more attention to subjects
bearing upon the existence of thatinstitu-
ton than it does to questions connected
with any other matter or thing wholly
reserved by the several States to be dis
posed of as may best suit the pleasure OF
each, independent of the General Govern
ment, which was established only for the
purpose of providing for their common
defence and general welfare in a national
capacity


If the constitution has left to each State
the exclusive right to adopt or abolish
slavery at pleasure, then why is it that
members of Congress so generally, and as
often as a -pretext for that purpose can be
found, spring some question having its
foundation in that odious relic of barba-
rism, instead of attending to those matters
ola national character and interest which,
strictly speaking, are more properly con-
nected with their duties?


The agitation of any question connected
with slavery by Congress has ever been
productive of ill feeling, discord and bit
ter sectional animosities. How long will
it be before the two great political parties
of the present day will make it funda-
mental principle in the avowed policy by
which they are governed, "that there shall
no longer be allowed, in the Congress of
the United States, any question whatever
having bearing upon the institution of
slavery, further than to carry out the in-
tention of the trainers of the constitution,
as manifested in the third clause of Sec
ton two, in article four of that instrument,
and in that particular, also, to carefully
avoid any provision which might possibly
make Unnecessary for any citizen to do that



which would, in his opinion, amount 70 a
positive wrong, and thus compel him to
violate the principles of that religious faith
which he may profess, the free exercise of
which is expressly guaranteed by the
supreme law of the land?"


Until Congress ceases to agitate the
subject of slavery in any form, there will
not, nor can there ever be harmony of
feeling among its members, nor will there
be sught else but discordant state of feel
ing between the free and slave States.


When, and not until, any and eyery
question bearing upon slavery has been
finally dismissed by Congress as subject
with which it has legitimately nothing to
do, will that institution commence the
process of natural decay, which, in the
end, would be certain to wips its existence
from this fourishing sisterhood Of States,
and make them nearer what they profess
to be; IAN asylum for the oppressed of
ALL nations" w. R. SAUNDERS. |
Year: 1859

CAPTAIN OF POLICE The City Council on
Saturday evening. manifested their good
sense y the re election Of VIM. King. as Cap.
tain Of Police. He has shown himself an al,l.
and efficient officer and. under his manage.
ment OF the police, the town has become un
usually orderly and quiet. Rogues and ras-
Gals give us a wide berth, FOR they know well
that they will lie opprehended on their first
outbreak Besides they are so closely watch
ed that it is almost impossible for them To
commit any depredations Capt King is tn,
very man for his present position, aud the
Council act wisely in retaining him.
Year: 1859

r. w. PlcKERsGILL This young man is
now on his way to Stockton. lie was started
with yesterday, while under the influence of
ehloroform. We are told by one of his late
attendants that he was constantly rubbing
his head in the region struck 10y rifle hall
during the Nicaraguan war, under General
Walker. 1t is his opinion that insanity was
caused by the irritation arising from the
pressure of that l@ll in the back part of the
head We recollect that the wound was II
severe one and did not appear to he healed
for some months alter his return from Mica
ragua.
Year: 1859

TnEArER.-'rhe Nelson Troupe performed
last evening to crowded house We were
happy to see so large an assenblnge it being
the occasion Of a benefit rendered by this ad.
mirable troupe. to Warren Engine Co. No. T..
Of this city The Nelson's go to-day to Sac
ramento, where they will give an entertain
ment this evening
Year: 1859

Mn I. FoLEY.-This gentleman, whom we
had the pleasure of meeting Yesterday. and
who is well known as the business man Of
the San Francisco Herald, is at present on a
tour into the interior and the mountains. for
the purpose Of extending the country circula.
tion of that paper. The Herald is ably con.
Quoted, and is an excellent newspaper
Year: 1859

GAMBLING The evils of gambling in this
city are becoming fearful. Men of family are
50 wandering at the faro table the earnings
which should 90 to the support of their wives
and children young men, whose sole means
Of sustaining themselves and those depcn-
dent upon them are their salaries as clerks.
have lost their situations on account of Their
continued deyotions to the shrine of Chance.
They are now loose uuon the town, and
cause grief to their relatives and friends.


1t is time these gambling hells were br"
ken up, and we sincerely trust that stringent
measures will be adopted shortly.
Year: 1859

The Great Western Plains are literally
covered with buffalo. The number eacb
year seems to increase rather than diminish
They 90 in Immense droves, and at times
seem u cast a dark shadow over the valley.
Year: 1859

DO You wish 10 be healthy and strOngf Then so , n
once and get some Of Mclean 3 Cordial In will


Orate and strengthen your blood through .y,r,
vein, and the rich rosy bloom health 10 mount 4.
your cheek again Every bottle warranted 10 give
safls so
Year: 1859

A BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT William " expir-
ed about midnight if We remember right, at
Windsor Palace. The Archbishop of Cauter.
bury, with other peers and high functonaries
of the kingdom, were in attendance. AS soon
breath of the king, the Archbishop Quilted
Windsor Castle and made his way with all
possible speed to KenSington Palace, the resi-
dence at that time of the Princess, (already
by the law Of succession, Queen Victoria
He arrived long before daylight, announced
himself, and requested aa interview with the
Princess. She hastily attired herself, and met
the venerable prelate in her room. He iu-
formed her of the demise of William, and
formally announced to her that she was in law
and right, successor TO the deceased monarch
" The sovereignty of the most powerful nation
of the earth lay at the feet of a girl OF eigh-
teen" She was de jure, queen OF the only
realm, in fact or history, " on which the sun
never sets" She was deeply agitated at the
formidable words, so deeply fraught with bless
ing or calamity. The first words she was
able to utter were these : g | ask your prayers
in my behalf" They kneeled together, and
Victoria inaugurated her reign, like the young
King of Israel in olden time, by asking from
the most High, who ruleth in the kingdom of
men, en- understanding heart to Judge so great
a people, who could not be numbered or count
ed for multitude.


The sequel of her reign has been worthy of
snch a beginning. Every throne in Earope
has tottered since that day Most of them
have been for a time overturned That OF
England was never so firmly seated in loyalty
and love of the people as at this hour Queen
Victoria enjoys personal influence, too-a
heartfelt homage paid to her as wife,
mother, friend and benetactor to the poor, a
Christian woman-incOmparably milder and
greater than that of any monarch now reign
ing. She is loved at home aud admired
abroad