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Year: 1859

Cot. ToNrKtNs' RA1LRoAD INVESTMENT
Col. Tompkins has no interest of any kind
in the San Francisco and Marysville Railroad
Company, but some people would have us
believe him to he great friend to that route
Col TompkiHS is Director an the FOLSOM
RAILROAD COMPANY. and has thousands Of dol
lars mot three hundred dollars invested in
that enterprise. and yet some people think we
can lie made to believe that he is opposed to
his own road. Col Tompkins always ex-
peeted opposition from friends ofthe Peoples
Railroad route, if he ran for Mayor, and he
is not whit disappointed. lie cannot ride
in the Mayoralty with the Lecompton swim
die and the Folsom Railroad Dictatorship
hanging about his neck. He has great
many good friends. but they are not willing
to pack him and his load too. He cannot
make his elegenh trip for office this time.
Year: 1859

All kinds OF Agricultural Implements made and re.
paired on sh ri notice. Kept constantly on hand any
amount OF extras which will be sent to all parts Of the
State by express Send in your oil machines in time
to get them repared save all your old casting for
which will give you the highest market price wish
you TO bear In mind that have any amount Of goods
to SELL and must sell them and with your aid wifi sell
them, and anything you may need in the Agricultural
Trade, low as can be bought in this market Of the
same quality. Feeling thankful 70 you for all past
flvors hope you will call at BIB Sacramento street
before buying, and look for yourselves.


TITOS. OGG SHAW.


mht9-sm 81 Sacramento strssi
Year: 1859

ECONOMY IN NEWSPAPER OPFIcEs.-The
EXPENSE of running the calorc engine used in
printing the Cincinnati Penny Press has been,
for six months, but SIS, while that OF steam,
with the necessary help for the same time,
would have cost upwards Of Siuu
Year: 1859

Elertion.-The polls will be opened this
morning at the First Market, City Hall and
Lacy's Shop, for the election of Common
wealth's Attorney. Voters should bear the
fact in mind and vote early
Year: 1859

Bsy- A resolution has been introduced into
the Georgia Legislature to prevent the crcu-
lation in that State of the pamphlet concern
ing the Brownlow and Pryne slavery discussion
on the ground that it is a dangerous document
for the slave population to get hold of.
Year: 1859

REMOVAL OF FREE NEGROES have no.
tlced that many Of the southern states have
taken steps to get rid Of the free negroes with
in their borders


Slave labor and free labor are incomnatible
and Gun not exist together without constant
and continual collisions of the most blighting
character upon society, were it to be tolerated
The state of North Carolina some twenty wears
ago permitted free negroes to exercise the
right Of suffrage The evil tendency of the en-
joymeut of this right upon society was early
discovered, and soon abolished; now the Leg
islature Of that state is discussing the propriety
OF removing them altogether from the limits Of
the state.


The Legislature of our own state will soon
be in session, and surely there is no topic Of
more vital Importance to the people at large,
than movement on the part Of our legislators
to get rid Of this population.


A reform must be introduced, and there
must be separation of the free negroes from
the slaves of the state. The great number and
the idle, lazy, vagrant, and vicious habits Of
the former, as O class, calls loudly for remov-
al OF them from the state. There is no one sub
jcct OF so great Importance to the shareholders
OF the state as the removal from our midst Of
the free negroes.


Almost every STAKEHOLDER admits it, and ex.
presses the confident hope that our legislature
will take some steps to effect this great reform
in our state.


We are confident that our legislators cannot
engage in work at the next session, that will
elicit from the people SO much praise and COM
mendaton as this.


Go through the Parishes of our state where
the free negroes are the most abundant, and
the sentiment Of the people is almost unit
for the inauguration of some measures for their
speedy removal. We do hope the next legis-
lature will respond to this sentiment in tones
not to be misunderstood, and which will at
once effect the great desderatum in view.
Year: 1859

DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
IN THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE NEW YEAR
~ the subscriber would respectfully tender his
thanks to his customers for their patronage during
the past year, and trusts that by furnishing them with
articles in his line of the best quality that the mar
ket affords, that he will receive continuance of the
same


His stock has been largely replenshed and is Of
fered on the most reasonable terms.


jan9 NORWOOD TILDON.
Year: 1859

Found IA green satin parasol, modern
style, was found this morning on the corner
of Main and I'd Streets. The owner can
have il by calling at this Office, and paying
for this notice.
Year: 1859

THERE ARE Critics IN THESE DAYs.-The
editor of the Democratic Standard reviews an
article of ours with the most atrocious cruelty
and thereafter kindly suggests that, no doubt, on
maturer reflection we will see the justice Of his
remark. Unfortunately we are without spectacles
corresponding with those Of our venerable friend.
We have however, been enabled TO perceive that
our reviewer assumes a conclusion and argues to
asupposition with remarkable perspicuity. While
we admit his complete preparation to discrimi-
nate between Broderck' and " anti Broderck," ;"
or to intelligently decide case of habeas corpus
in which the body of little negro had been de-
manded, we must courteously remain undecided
in regard to his peculiar fitness to pronounce
final judgment on the prophecies of magazine
literature. Our friend constructs irst-rate polit-
ical Z" leaders," argumeatative and massive; he
writes very good decision and makes very
sound plea in law; but we have never seen any
notable bellies lettrcs production bearing his dis
tinguishing index Of authorship. Mind, now; we
do not assert that he could not construct a won
derful production, magnificent in the opulence Of
fancy, and almest oriental in range of magina-
tion; our conclusion is entirely anaogcal. Bears
have been remarked for toerable proficiency in
dancing, but, we believe, there is no instance re-
corded in testimony that a bear succeeded on the
violin, or, even, the jewsharp. We have great
confidence in the efficacy Of woodsman's maui,
when applied to the reduction Of heavy timber;
but it would be an awkward implement to be
used in the finish of fine cabinet work.


1t is fact remarkable but not uncommon, that
astute critics are non producers. They are, new
ertheless, useful to the adventurous author. Their
judgements are commonly antithetical with the
opinions Of general readers; and we venture to
assert that our learned friend could scarcely
obtain considerable portion Of persons for whom
that unmportant production was intended, who
wond return "verdict" coincdent with his
own. And with unabated respect for the legal
and political requirement of our distinguished
reviewer, we thank him for his attention.
Year: 1859

FAIR PLAY.-Strolling leisurey about Uncle
Sans big ship yard, at Washington, the other
day. we observed regular hard weather, sailor
looking chap from a man-o'-war, who, in turn,
was watching two men dragging a seven-foot
cross cut saw through huge live,oak log. The
raw was dull, the log terrible hard, and there
they went-see-saw, see saw-pull, push, push
pull. Jack studied the matter over awhile until
he came to the conclusion that they were pulling
to see who would get the saw, and, as one was
monsirous big chap, while the other was a little
fellow, Jack decided to see fair play so giving
the big one clip under the ear that capsized him
end over end, he jerked the saw out of the log
and giving it TO the small one, sung out: "Now
run, you beggar!"
Year: 1859

SOME FACTS IN RELATION TO A LY-GOAT.-
A handsome woman with basket of eggs, going
down street Of Milwaukee was suddenly over
thrown. Her cries brought gallant wdower to
the rescue, who saw, to his horror, billy goat
that evidently had horn too much, doing his
best to put an end to the poor woman's misery.
The widower tried to scare the goat away but
he woudn' he scared. He tried to help the lady
up, when JuH ! came the head of the goat against
himself, and down he fell, crosswise the lady, to
the serious damage of dozen fresh eggs.
Help" cried the lady, "get off me, you vii
lain" cried the injured female. "But. my good
woman"-and butt went the rough horn Of the


goat, spelling an eight dollar pair Of pants in


the worst place they could be spoiled. "lIelp,"


again cried the lady, " my eggsW "Oh, my


pants" cried the man. "But never mind the


pants, get up" cried the lady, and just as he was
trying to get up. buH came the goat, and down
came the man again. The cries OF the two victims
brought quite crowd to the spot, where there
lay the woman, and there lay the man, aud there,
advancing and retreating, butting first one then
the other, oscillated the cOnlOunded goat. The
last butt be made, one of bis horns caught in the
basket, and he left the scene of action, with the
basket hanging over one eye, and the yollS Of
three or four eggs drizzlng down his magnificent
beard The man backed off till beyond the lady S
eyes, when he turned and ran like a quarter
horse, swearing at all goats in general and this
one in particular, while the lady sat down, and
with piece Of shingle and few pins, cleaned
and repaired the badly damaged Dress Smtind.
Year: 1859

LAUGHTER very often shows the bright side of
a man. 1t brings ont his happier nature, and
shows of what AOrt of stuff he is really made.
Somehowwe feel as if we never thoroughly knew
a man until we hear him laugh we do not feel
" at home" with him till then. We do not mean
a mere Singer, but good, hearty, round laugh.
The solemn, sober visage, like Sundays dress,
tells nothing of the man. He may be very silly,
or very profound very cross, or very jolly. Let
MS hear him laugh, and we can decipher him at
once, and tell how his heart beats.
Year: 1859

CINCINNATI riaeman placed a cork, about one
inch in length, npon the mouth of common soda
water bottle, and a rife ball upon top of the
cork. He then with rife, at the distance of
twelve PAGES, knocked the cork from under the
ball so adroity as to cause the latter to drop
through the neck of the bottle
Year: 1859

THE PARDON OF CooK.-Strange as il
may appear, says the Richmond Enquirer
there is on foot greater effort, if possible
for the pardon of John E. Cook than was
made for Old Brown. We are informed by
the North Iowa Times that efforts are be.
ing made upon the press of the Northwestern
States to effect this object. We do not feel
the extreme disgust for this attempt that is
expressed by the North owa..Times, because
we know how little the character of Gov
Wise is understood by those who think that
mercy from him can be bought by political
favor or extorted by personal threat.


Those who understand the character Of
Henry A. Wise, know that if he believed
Cook deserved pardon, it would be extended
to him, though opposed by every paper in
the broad limits Of our country; but the
pardon of Cook is out of the question--he
is the most guilty of all the Charlestoacn
prisoners. So far from his being the dupe
Of Old Brown, Ossawatomie is the victim of
John E. Cook.
Year: 1859

MARRIAGE FOR PRoFIT.-Mrs. Childs it
is, we believe, who said she never saw a
marriage expressly for money that did not
end unhappily. This is, we fancy, the
experience of all close observers of life aud
its ways. Yet managing mothers and heart


less daughters are continually playing the
same unlucky game Mrs. Child thinks that
men more frequently marry for love than
women. Perhaps. The former have free
choice. The latter have not, mostly. How
large portion of women marry only because
they think they will never have better
chance, and dread becoming dependent
The author we have quoted is right when
she says, "If l may judge by observation
marrying for home is a most tiresome way
of getting living"
Year: 1859

Is the day designated in our own State,
as well as in twenty-four other States in the
Union, to be observed as an occasion of
Thanksgiving to Divine Providence for the
favors vouchsafed to US. The custom of hav-
ing an annual Thanksgiving Day is SO long
established, and well llundcrstood in this coun-
trv, that We need not make any observations
on its nature, or recount the reasons for it's
observance. But it is proper that it should
be generally observed, by suspension Of
business and labor, and the attendance on
customary religious exercises, for there is no
one in community who has not cause to join
in the general rendering of thanks to his
Creator and Preserver.


Remember, too, while enjoying the custo-
mary Turkey and Pumpkin Pies" those
less fortunate than yourself, who perhaps, at
the same time are suffering from hunger and
cold--and if you know O. such, let one act
of your thanksgiving be to cause them to be
thankful, too, to Him who has put it in the
hearts of those whom He has blessed, to give
to others in turn.


Printers must be thankful, as well as the
rest of mankind-and in order to give them a
chance to properly observe the day, no paper
will be issued from this office tomorrow.
Year: 1859

Gg- DR.. Smith of Rochester, has just per-
fected new arrangement for light which is
reported to be far superior to the celebrated
Drummond light, and perfectly marvellous in
it's brilliancy and power. 1t is produced by
the combustion through peculiarly arranged
burner, of carburetted hydrogen gas combin-
ed with a certain amount of oxygen gas. The
light has been placed on one of the locomc.
tives of the New York Central Railroad, and
an experiment trip made few nights since
The track was perfectly visible from the ma
chine for distance of from twelve to fourteen
hundred feet, so that the slightest obstruction
could readily have been discerned by the en-
gineer. 1t was lound that man with optics
of ordinary power, could, solely by the light
reflected from the lamp, readily read news
paper printed in ordinary type distance ola
quarter of mile from the locomotive ! This
seems incredible, but it is actually So The
distance was carefully measured off by a
practical engineer who was in the party.
Year: 1859

80 A most extraordinary revelation was
made at an inquest recently, before the coro'
ner for Stafford, England. The body OF a man
was found in the sluice at Mode Wheel, on
the river Irwel, and in the evening an inquest
was held. On inquiry, it was found that the
deceased, who went by the name of Harry
Stokes, was in fact woman that she had
worked as bricksetter for about quarter
of a century that she had twice been mar
ried during that period; had kept a beer shop
in Manchester during the early part of her
career, but in every way conducted herself as
a man. The jury, after an examination, re-
turned verdict of found drowned
Year: 1859

According to the vote polled in Kansas at
the late elections (between l6, 900 and IS, ,OOO
the population of that Territory is sufficient
for her admission as a State under the ENG
lsh bill" requirement of the last session OF
Congress,-and one Of the most important
measures that will come before the next ses
sion, will be her admission. There will prob
ably be an effort made on the part of the
Democratic Slaveryites to keep her out, but
without avail
Year: 1859

~ A German was robbed in the town of
Franklin, Connecticut, by a mere boy, whom
he took into his wagon for ride along the
road. The boy asked him to smell fine per-
fune, from bottle, which he did, and the
next thing he knew he was sitting alone in his
wagon-the boy, watch, Sl5 in money, and
a buffalo robe, gone. The little scamp had
chloroform in the bottle.
Year: 1859

LECTURES BEFORE TIE Nero ANTILE LIBRA
RY AssocIATIoN.-The Mercantile Library
Lecturers and propose after the 1st ofDecem-
Der to give lectures each alternate week du-
ring the winter. We have seen the list of
invitations, among which are several new
names which will add variety and interest to
the cause. We assure the Pioneer that the
Library Association is atice and will not fail
to announce a course of Lectures at the usual
time this winter.
Year: 1859

~ Old Brown, in reply to the letter Of
Mrs Childs volunteering to nar>e him in Jail,
wrote her that she could d. him no possible
good there, but advised her to say at home
and give her share of money and sympathy to
his distressed and needy family.
Year: 1859

~ There are over 400 men now employ
ed ON the various Railroads under process of
construction centering at St. Joseph, Mo- The
work of laying the track on the Atchison
road is being pushed ahead very RAPIDLY
About four miles are already laid, and the
prospect of its being complete this winter is
very favorable The work on the Platte Co.
and Maryve roads is also progressing finely
Year: 1859

The SECOND CorILLoN PARTY of the Mime
sofa Pioneer Guard will take place at Armory
Hall on tomorrow evening, an excellent
plan to spend Thanksgiving eve. We were
unable to be present at the first party, but
learn from everybody who was so fortunate
as to be there, that it was most pleasant
Year: 1859

The Louisville Journal is responsible for
the following -" Old Brown insists upon it
that he is not mad. He was certainly within
a of being a reasonable man when he com
mitted his reasonable acts"
Year: 1859

THE weather this morning has been very
mild indeed, and bordering on thaw. Some
snow fell yesterday afternoon, and replenished
the sleighing, which under the warm sun and
air Of last week, had about gone up.
Year: 1859

A German is in Jail in New York for hold
ing his wife and pouring kettle full of boil
ing water over her head and neck, as pun
ishment for her interference during severe
parental correction of their child.
Year: 1859

ARRIVAL OF THE KEoKUK-The Keokuk
came IN this morning about half past eleven
o'clock, with considerable load of freight for
this point.


The Captain of the keokuk intends to
make another trip yet-and perhaps two
in fact, we almost persuaded him to adver-
tise that he would run all uinter.
Year: 1859

- The process Of solidfication of milk is
being applied to sweet cider, SO that five
quarts are reduced to one, which becomes
jelly, and can be made sweet and liquid again
by the addition of water
Year: 1859

WEAKNESS AND DEBILITY.-All who suffer from
weakness or debility, where there is want of en-
ergy, should at once have recourse to Ju3son's
Mountain Herb Pills. They Immediately purify
the blood and act upon the handspring of life, CIV
ing strength and vigor to the system. Young per-
sons entering into womanhood, with derange-
ment of the functions, and to mothers at the turn
of life, these Pills will be most effcacious in cor
recting the tide of life that may be the turn
Young and elderly men suffer in similar manner
at the same periods, when there is always danger.
They should therefore undergo a course of this
purifying medicine, which ensures lasting health.
This great Household Medicine ranks among the
leading necessaries of life, it is well known to
the world that 1t cures complaints other remedies
cannot reach; this fact is as well established As
that the Sun lights the world. Judsons Mountain


Herb Pills sold by all Dealers in Medicine
Year: 1859

The arrangement Of our currency and the failure Of
Banks having left upon my hands large amount of
available and worthless Bank notes, entire inability
to make collections, have been obliged, sincerely as
regret it, to suspend my banking business at least for
a time.


Every exerton will be made to settle up the entire
business within very short period.


no21tf Respectfully, J. r. IRVINE.
Year: 1859

SAID an old codger the other day. 1.-The
eastern papers, | see, are full of talk about an
''irrepressible conflict But if they want to
see one and no mistake, let them just come to
Minnesota. We have real irrepressiLle con-
tiict here between debtor and creditor" Too
true
Year: 1859

ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE FIRE DEPART
MENr.-The Annual Election for officers of
the Fire Departmet of our city took place at
Market Hall last night. The meeting was very
spirited, and though quite rivalry was man.
ifested, nothing but fraternal spirit was OBJ
SCRABBLE
Year: 1859

Coop RooT Houses. Next to comforta-
BILE house dwelling and warm house for the
stock, good root houses are the most requis-
ite articles for house keepers. "A few only
seem to appreciate this fact However, we
must not fail to mention the names of a few
Of those who have put up root houses, this
fall, in such q substantial manner that Jack
Year: 1859

LYING IN BED.-No piece of indolence hurts the health more than the modern custom of lying abed too long in tue morning. This is the general prac- tlce in great towns. The inhabitants of citie sell dom rise before eight or nine o'clock but the morning is undoubtedly the best time for exercise, when the stomach is empty and the boiy refreshed with sleep. Besides, ths moring air braces and strengthens the nerves, and in some measure an. swsts the purpose of cold bath. Let any one, who has been accustomed to lie in bed till eight or nine o'clock, rise by six or seven, spend couple of hours in walking, riding, ar any active diversion without doors, and he will find his spirits cheerful and serene throughout the day, his appetite keen and his body braced and strengthened Custom soon renders early rising agreeable, and nothing contributes more to preservation of health. The Inactive are continually complaining of pains, etc. These complaints which pave the way to many oth ers are not removed by medicines; they can only pe cured by vigorous course of exercise, to which they seldom fail to yield It consists with observa lion that all very old men heve been early risers Ihs IS tue only circumstance attending longevity fly to which We never know an exception.
Year: 1859

THNHAT portion of the inhabitants of Litchfeld

 -A- County which finds the city of WATERBURY tho most convenient market for the sale of products or the purchase of merchandise is hereby invited to call at
Year: 1859

CHAPTER NV. An Act in alteration of act entitled An Act for the Settlement of Estates Testate, Intestate and In- solvent.

 Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in GeneraI dssenxbly convened:

 SEC l. Every testator at the time of making his will or at any time thereafter, may have the wit rtsses thereto examined and sworn, in the usual form, before justice of the peace Commission CT of the superior court who shall enter the oath of the witnesses on the back ot the will and attest the same and the oath of witnesses, 50 taken, shall be accepted y the court of probate if it had been ta- ken before said court after the death of the esator SEc 2 Section eighth of the act of which this is an alteration, is hereby repealed.

 SEC g. This act shall take effect from and after the day of it's passage.

 Approved, June 3d, 1859.
Year: 1859

A friend of ours who resides in neigh
boring town, is very much perplexed what
to do. His hors has recently disappeard.
He has pursued, overtaken and captured
the fugitive. and in his company was found
a negro. The hors had nothing to say. but
the uegro confessed that he stole the horse
or drove him away. Now. under the princi
PIE Of the Dred Scott becsion, our friend
finds himself in predioament. The ne gro
is only to be regarded by that dicta in the
light Of property, and not as a man. Hence
pfopefty cannot be indicted for stealing
PROPERTY, and it is difficult to decide
whether to let the negro run, as the horse
does, or indict the horse for stealing and
bearing away the other piece Of property.


Here is fair problem for the legal acu-
men Of some Of our Dred Scott Democratic
lawyers Wilfthey inform the public how
this negro, who is not regarded as a man
by the highest tribunal Of the country,is TO
be punished for taking away another piece
6fpr6perty. you may as we'll, under the de
cision of that court, indiet horse for run
ming away with a buggy and harness as
this negro.-[ Buffalo Elk.