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Year: 1859

An UNFORTUNATE SLIPrER.--A young man,
in st. Louis, while walking about Olive street
yesterday, slipped on some ice, but being
master Of the science of gravitation, he did
NOT come quite to the ground. He went lit
tie further and slipped again. This time he
fell into hole and hurt himself. As soon as
he got up and brushed his coat with his hands,
be remarked very angrily, "What d--d fool
I Yves that I didn't fall whom slipped the
fret time" .n .e .a| -7rf ~ t
Year: 1859

QUESTION BEFORE 4 DEBATING Cirh--
The question before the meeting Is obi. g.
II u iellow-whAt Is icliow-and his gal
are about to be- parted ior time--aud they
propose to exchange dagururoiyp aI
cor that purpose the lcller goes to the da-
guerreotype shop-and is To pay for having
the pictures took, and De las only money
enough to pay for one picture in ordinary
case-which picture should he put in the
magnificent caso-his own ugly mug or harn p.
Would it be gallant in him TO put her mug
iu the ugly c,ss2 Would it be inerou. in
him to put bis mug in 'b- ugly case which
she is to keep That's Che question before
the meeting
Year: 1859

The following list of the names of sign
ers of the Declaration Of Independence,
times of birth and death, and State repre-
sented by each, cannot fail TO be interest
ing. 1t is a document well worth presery-
Year: 1859




The rest Of God! o may Il rise and fill
My waiting soul with rapture sweet and mild
Cleanse from all stains, aud make me pure until
Thou'lt claim inc, rhy long>loyed, repentaat child
Draw me from earth, fill me with heavenly light
Make me in Thee to live, and move, and grow.
o let me cease from self and in Thy might
My seeds Of life immortal early SOW.
o may my love for Thee grow day by day,
Shed strength around 10 tread BfeAs ecs,ee track;
And ever, my father, thus I'd pray,
That no duty fail, or courage lack.
Draw me from earth 0 rest my soul in Thee
Ia Thee may all my Joy, my hope abide
1--we as each day seeing Thee,
Walking each day as ever near Thy side.
long for Thy celestial peace and rest
may they spread and ill my being through.
Ny Savior, would lean upon Thy breast,
And from Thy life take courage firm and new.
Year: 1859

A CASE OF MANIA man by the name
of McElroy came to town last Saturday from
Humbag, and acted so crazily that he was
taken in charge By Constable Edwards, who
f0Ahnd it necessary to bind him to prevent
him from doing mischief to himself and
OTHERS. By the following morning he had
apparently recovered and was released. He
then said he had been attacked near town
by "a man with bowie knife, who robbed
him eff S75e. lie said he was looking for
e young brother who had strayed away, and
exhibited marks of wound he had received
curing the Astor Place riots at New York,
in 1915, when bullet struck him in the
back of his neck and came out through his
mouth. He had evidently been drinking to
excess.
Year: 1859

MusIcAL.-North San Juan must be full of
the lovers of harmony. In addition to hav-
ing Brass band it can now boast of two
musical associations, one of them the Ger
man Glee Club. This consists of twenty
two gentlemen who are practising under the
able tuition of Mr.. Auguste Wettig, who al
so instructs class of ladies on the piano.
Another association is worthy of particular
mention 1t consists of fifteen Germans
who have adopted the name of the PfeifVe-
rein, or Whistling Club. Under the tuition
of Mr.. Chas. Kraft, who is known through
out the State as superior musician and band
leader, they intend to practise together,
whistling all the different parts of the best
compositions, until they become adopts.
The idea of doing this was suggested by the
formation of similar club in Sacramento,
elsewhere noticed, and was at first proposed
in jest, and the preliminary essays at whistl-
ing elected more mirth than music. Suffi-
cient gravity was at last maintained to keep
up a steady pucker, and now the ridiculous
ness of the experiment has entirely worn off.
The club will no doubt succeed and be able
before very long to favor our citizens with
specimen of their unique powers. All who


heard Seth Boon, the great Kentucky whistler
who went about giving whistling solos many
years ago, cannot doubt that the PfeifVe-
reins will produce melody of really pleas
ing and artistic character. Boone used to
whistle easily and sweetly the most difficult
music, and there are thousands Of amatuers
who can do the same. Everybody can think
of some mellihuous whistler he has heard
and imagine the effect that fifteen such
would produce if performing in concert all
Tie different parts Of a fine composition.
Year: 1859

TuNIE subscriber takes this method of informing the


n citizens of California that he has retitted his
and is prepared to take all kinds of Pictures
known to the photographic Art, unsurpassed in the
world: that he has made special arrangements for per-
sofs coming from distant parts of the State and would
to all such that provided perfect satisfaction is not
given he will not only not charge fer work. but will
pay them for their time and trouble in calling.


Those arrangements have been made in view of the;
fact that the country is focked with uuskft opera,
tors whose work is not only wanting in chemical effect
and everything that constitutes good picture but
owing to the improper of the chemicals employed,
they are rendered perishable and worthless.


TO avoid the mpositions practiced, the citizens of
this and the adjoining counties and travellers,


most respectfully invited to call upon him at his rooms,
i'll Grass Valley, where he will be found ready, all
times and in all kinds of weather. to take pictures in
the best style by all the various processes nown,l
of which are as follows:
Year: 1859

The Chinese gardens about town look as
freshly green as though in the first growth
Of spring instead of the last of autumn;
They are kept remarkably clean and orderly.
John is incompatible as horticulturist,
but rather inodorous as a near neighbor
Year: 1859

There really was Whig convention held
in Plumas county last week. A series of
resolutions were passed, one of which urges
the general government TO authorize the is
sue of mint certificates of deposit, payable
at any government office Throughout the
Union.
Year: 1859

BILLY BIRcH's MINsTRELs performed in this
place on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Their first performance was attended by a
large audience and loudly applauded. On
the second evening the house was quite slim


although the programme was much better
than the night previous. They gave US by
far the best entertainment of the kind that
has been seen here for long time. The
music, singing and acting were all superior.
Year: 1859

What produces electricity, which is discharged
in the form of lightning from the clouds ?


The evaporation from the carth's surface; the
chemical changes which take place on the earth's
surface and currents of air of unequal tempera
ture which excite electricity by friction as they
come in contact with each other.


What causes the discharge of an electric cloud


When a cloud, overcharsed with electric fluid,
approaches another which is undercharged, the
fluid rushes from the former into the latter, till
both contain the same quantity


Why is lightning sometimes forked?


Because the lghtning-cloud is at a great dis
tance and the resistance of the air SO great that
the electrical current is diverted into zig-zag
course.


Why is fash of lightning generally followed
by pouring rain


The flash produces change in the physical
condition of the air, rendering it unable to hold SO
much water in solution as it could before.


Does the fash always proceed from negative
or positive body? 1t always proceeds from posi-
tive body: l. e. from one oyercharged with electric
fluid.


Why does lightning kill men and beasts Be-
cause the electric current in passing through the
fluids of the body, produces SO violent an action
upon the nerves that it destroys life.
Year: 1859

BE not always speaking of YOURSELF be not
awkward in manner; be not forward boast not;
angle for praise; do not equvocate; tell no lies,
not those called innocent; listen when spoken
to- be polite at table attend to the ladies' dread the
character of an illbred man; be remarkable for
cleanliness OF person; attend to your dress; study
elegance of expression; avoid old sayings and yul-
garism; use polished language; be choice in your
compliments; acquire knowledge Of tho world;
praise delicaey; study the foibles OF mankind;
command your temper and countenance; never ac-
knowledge an enemy, or see an stfront II you can
help it, avoid wrangling, meddling and titte-tatte;
Judge not Of mankind rashly; not Implicitly TO
any; beware of profered friendship; doubt him
who swears to the truth of a thing; be choice in
your company adopt no mans vices; avoid noisy


laughter; refuse invitations politely; dare to be
singular in the light cause, and be not ashamed to
refuse strive to write well and grammaticaly; affect
not the rake; be choice in your amuse ments; never
appear to be in hurry neglect not an old ac-
quaintance; avoid all kinds of vanity; make no one


in company feel his inferiority; be not witty at the
expense of another; be sparing of raillery; never
whisper in company; look not over one when read
ing or writing; hum tunes in company nor be
in any way Eoisy eat not too fast or too slow spit
not on the floor or carpet hold no indelcate dis
course; avoid odd habits; lose time in transact


ing business; indulge not in laziness; be not frivo


lous; study dignity and pleasing manners; be not
envious; show no hastiness of temper talk not
long at time; tell stories: avoid hackneyed ex-
pressions; make no depression; hold no one by the
button while talking; torestaIl not slow speaker
say not all YOU think; adapt your conversation to
the company; give not your advice unasked; renew
no disagreeable matters; praise not another at the
expense of the present company; avoid rude ex-
pressions; avoid mystery and long apologies; look
people in the face when speaking; swear not; talk
not scandal talk not of private concerns; few jokes
will bear repeating; take the peace-makers part in
debating; be not clamorous in dspute hut exercise
good humor; learn the character of the company
before you say much; suppose not yourself laughed
att interrupt man S story; ask no abrupt ques-
tions; reflect on order of people; display not
your learning on all OCCASIONS avoid debt
Year: 1859

BATHING IN THE DEAD SEA-A pleasant
correspondent of the Boston Post, writing from
Jerusalem, thus humorously describes bath IN
the Dead Sea-


"The Dead Sea has nothing of the desolation
which it has been the pleasure Of travellers to
describe and it seemed to smile at the secret dread
with which it inspires the pilgrim. |, of course,
took bath here and for swimmer who has
fancy to keen his legs as well as his head cut Of
water. l can imagine it must be quite pleasant.
Nv French friend, who is not a little inclined to
corpulency, complained that he could not get down
into the water, and Hoated about, now one side up,
now another for all the world like an inflated
bladder. On emerging from the water II was rap
idly eyaporated by the sun; and the salt crystaz-
ing on our bodies. gave us the appearance OF an
animated stick of rock candy, or family resem-
blance to Lots wife. With sensation upon our
skin as if we had been picked for family use, and
with taste in our mouth compounded OF Glaaoer
salts and assafedita, we concluded that one bath IN
the Dead Sea was enough for life time.
Year: 1859

MATRIMONIAL BRoKERAGE.-In New York
book has just been published exposing matrimonial
brokerage, which, according to the author, ID not
either very creditable profession nor safe busi-
ness One of these brokers seems, however, to
have different view of the matter, for he comes
into court to establish claim for services rendered
in procuring woman husband, which will settle
the question of the legality of the business suit
is brought by Mr.. Nellis to recover $1,000
against man and his wife, who were introduced
to each other through Neis, with the object of
matrimony The wife, then widow, promised to
give him that amount if he procured her hus-
band Nellis introduced her to three different
persons; the third was the successful individual.
Whether not marriage altered the opinion OF the
lady as to the value Of the bargain the claim was
refused and the suit consequently brought 1t is
contended by the defence that the claim is against
public policy, and that such system of brokerage
is recognised in common law as it is against good
morals. And the Judge held the same opinion
and dismissed the suit.
Year: 1859

Things are becoming desperate; I
can't live on my wits much longer. l
have exhausted all the reputable lodges
to raise the wind, and my acquaintances
are becoming shy of me. AS to borrow
ing any more that's out of the question.
I'm afraid my credits hurt. What's TO
be done, Marcellus ShInn 1 can't
work-work's out ofthe question. Well
then what can fellow get at which will
pay him well and not make much of a
call upon his time and none upon his
brains I'll take night to think of it.
There must be place of that kind some
where and ifit can be found it's Just tn e
thing for me.
Year: 1859

peared, and l am regularly in the field
l had free conference with Jones and
Smithers this morning, and after a good
deal of beating about the bush, we came
to terms. They were to work for me, on
condition of my working for them. We
net in Jones and concocted ticket for
the Convention. We put fellows on that
we knew had no money, and entire nous
devilish little character. But they can
control the grog shop vote, and that's a
most important item gained.


I am getting along famously. There
isn't a fellow out Of pocket in town that
hasn't congratulated me and promised me
his influence. OF course the next thing
is an invitation to him to go in and
"smile." He never refuses. This
electioneering is devilish expensive, l
find. / had to give Wilkins and Ruffins,
cool hundred each to treat the roughs.
A candidate is expected to stand liquors
all round wherever he goes, whether he
knows the people or not; and fellows
don't hesitate to come up to you with
three or four you never saw, and intro.
duce you as candidate, and then pro-
pose to adjourn to the next bar at your
your expense. It's a great bore this
electionecring; you are obliged to shake
hands with everybcdy-hatter men you
despise, and keep in a perpetual good
humor, or the appearance of il. This
begging votes is almost as bad as beg
ging small loan of friends. My only con-
ISOLATION is, it won't last long. I'll make
up for it when I'm elected and take a
good rest,
Year: 1859

The Convention met this evening in
the back room of the Loafers Retreat,
and organized by electing a friend of
Thompson's to the chair. Twas on hand
at the door. I had previously treated
every delegate could lay my hands on.
and two of my friends whom had prom
ised to make my deputies, if elected,
were working away like good fellows on
the other l rather think Wilkins was
drunk and Rufiins little unsteady.
Their confidential side whispers That
it was all right" were muttefed in rather
thick voice. The Convention sat with
closed doors, and for two hours l was in
an agony. Every now and then thirs-
ty delegate would come out and twenty
candidates would make a dive for him.
l managed to get hold of several and
they told me it was a tig htrace between
me and Thompson: There had been
six ballots and no nomination. | sent
for Ruffins and told him 70 negotiate
with Fidget's friend who polled a small
vote. but held the balance Of power be-
tween me and Thompson. He told me
the only chance l had of getting their
vote, was in considering of his, (Rufin's)
and Wilkins deserving Jones and Smith
ers and promising to vote for Fidget for
Jones' office, and this they could not do
without consideration. l slipped another
hundred into his hand and promised him
a deputyship and he went back. confident
of my nomination. In little while /
heard great clapping and stamping of
feet, and three cheers within for Shinn.
In a moment Runins rushed out and
shouted ''Shinn's nominated" 1t was
even so and after another exhausting
treat left the Loafer's Retreat and re-
turned home.
Year: 1859

Our paper, the Tempest Of Frccdom'
out strong for me this morning. Its re-
marks are highly complimentary, and
I'll incorporate them in my Journal
Here they are:-"It gives us uufeigned
pleasure to announce that our distin-
guished fellow citizen. Marcellus Shinn
Esq, was last night nominated by the
convention OH the seventh ballot for
the office of Public Curator and Finan-
cial Redeemer. He is man Of emf
nent abilities and transcendent purity
of character, and IS the very best pos
BILE selection the convention could have
made We Congratulate the party in
having SO glorious standard bearer, so
noble an exponent of their time honor.
ed principles. He will be elected by an
overwhelming majority" l only hope
this may prove true. Our party is in
the majority and must elect me.
Year: 1859

The election comes off tomorrow
There's disafection in our ranks
Jones and Snithers are working hard
against me. Let them vote against me
if they dare! LII watch them, and if
they do they are politically damned for
the future. I'm afraid / shall not COM
mand the party strength. There is a
set of cursed Puritans who prate about
my lack of qualifications and standing,
and all that sort of nonsense. Why,
what other qualifications and standing
than I've got are required in an office
holder nowadays? They say I've got
10 reputable mode of living, and never
did stroke of work in my life; that l
frequent grog shops, and my opponents
don't hesitate to call me a loafer. The
Tempest Of Freedom however, battles
manfully for me. Until l read my
praises there | really did not know
what a splendid fellow l was. The
Tempest says l am the best possible sc-'
ection for the office, and bear an ire
proachable character in the communi-
ty, and have no doubt there's deal of
truth in what it says. But let me see
my arrangements for tomorrow are
Year: 1859

The Cattle Show will be held in the city Of Marys-
vile, very near the Fair Grounds.


Competitors required to forward TO the office
list Of the animals intended TO be exhibited on or be-
fore the 18th day Of August in order that proper stalls
may be provided.


Stock must be at the grounds before 10 A. NJ. Of Au-
gust 29th when proper places will be assigned them
and no animal will be permitted to leave the stall be-
tween 10 A. NJ. and P. NJ. any day Of exhibition
want of compliance with any part Of this rule will
Year: 1859

sH- Paul Morphy, in a note to Bon
ner, of the New York Ledger, says:


The offer you have made me, to edit
chess department in the New York
Ledger is SO exceedingly liberal, that ]
do not feel at liberty to decline it. will
commence my contributions some time
during the month OF June next, and
shall furnish chess matter to no other
Year: 1859

The feat Of the little Haswell In rounding the buoy
Brst of the feet was received with the most noisy
demonstrations cheers, steam-screams and bells,
,pahipg a most bar arc din. But decidedly the most
brilliant maneuver Of the day, the way in which
the Svie and Zinga went around. They came up
wing and wing, the Zinea inside, kept within a few
fact Of each other till the buoy was reached and then
swuny around at the same moment close together yet
not touchiug and sped away for home 20 handsomely
that the spectators burs into involuntary applause


THE HOME STRETCH.


The wind being fairly abat, before we had seen the
hast boat around the buoy the headmcst had become
mere specks far up the bay. With good, constant
breeze there were few lsggards, and We were com
peed to put cur best wheel foremost to get in at
the de ath." Coming toward the Narrows, the scene
was very striking-the dark waters of the bay
ecked over with white sails the hus being scarcely
visible in the short that running-it did
not need very great stretch Of the imagination to
lead one to believe that flock Of snow-whte Alba
<ross were sailing up through the gate of the sea-
The Zinga led the great yachts bravey, the Silvie
coming next the Madgie being long distance astern
While passing Bay Ridge observed one of the
Brooklyn yachts at anchor under the shore, cspsize
O number Of men having climbed her mast to get a
better view of the The poor fellows escaped,
we believe, with ducking, several OF them swim
ming of at once toward the shore; but it was said
that there were one OF two carried down under her
nail. Several boats put of from the shore to their
assistance. The Robins Reef boat was passed by
the Zipga at 32 the Slvie at 36, and the Msdgie at
3:l0 We could not stop for more, and as was, the
Haswell got home before us, while were barely
able TO keep up with the Zmga.


The following ia the time and order Of
Year: 1859

John Greiner, the editor Of the Columbus
Gazette, wes recently in Kansas, where be
travelled extensively. Greiner being a very
strong Republican, with abolition leanings,
was disposed to end out every thing he could
in Kansas which was favorable to his par
y As one Of the results, we give his testii
mony in regard to the feeling Of the Kanshs
Republicans towards Brown and Cook, the
Harpers Ferry InsurrectioDists


awe we're rather surprised to find that
old Ossawatamie Brown had but few friends
in kansns. His late insane attempt is look
ed upon as being in perfect keeping with
the character Of the man. General Lane
would never entrnst him with a separate
command; for fear no would sacrifice the
lives Of bis men in some foolish and desper.
ate enterprise Mr. Brown, of the Herald
Of Freedom, who knew him intimately, saws
he was o violent man, and crazy only as A
Esalok Whatever may be said of his heroic
conduct in prison at Charleston, his conduct
in Kansas will never place his name
upon t1e calendar as a saint. We smoke of
him to number Of Free State men, and
none Of them expressed any sympathy for
him in his present unfortunate predioament
or any great admiration for his character


Cook worked for some time ip the Office
Of the Herall Of Freedom, and kept the
books Of the establishment, His penman>
ship is beautiful, few writing masters being
able to equal it He was ever fanciful
young man, fond Of writing poetry, rather
fast, 90 much so that MIR. Brown felt com.
poled to dispense with his services in the
office. There is some sympathy for him,
however, some Of the leading men in Kan
sss having pettioned for his PARDON


Greiner's Republicanism cannot be doubt
ed, and bis evidence, where he is not inter.
ested too deeply, may be received espe'
cially can he be believed when the testimony
is rather against the peculiar views of his
party.
Year: 1859

R@- According to the London papers the
annual demand for penny postage stamps
in Great Britain is little short Of five hun,
dred millions Ia order to supply this de-
mand the daily manufacture must average
about one million six hundred thousand
no very easy task, and only feasible through
the aid of steam and machinery
Year: 1859

PICK PocKErs AT CHURoH, We learn that some
ladies who went to hear the celebrated Califor
mia street preacher at the Methodist Chapel 10
Oregon, last Sabbath evening were relieved Of
their porte monaies by some adroit scoundrel,
who went to church not to pray but to steal
Year: 1859

0-"Congressional Intervention" journals in
the north do not like to be designated by the
6reAeattng journals Of the south--"our allies"
AS they have no circulation of any consequence
in the north, and receive their support from the
South, they ought not object to being called by
their proper titles
Year: 1859

AD NAUsEUM.-Ths Dayton Journal has cor :
tanned little else for several days past but mat
This morning nearly every arIicle--local and
general--wss redolent Of Brown. Our neigh-
Dor must be terribly afflicted with Brown>ehitisi
but his modesty ought to deter him from cons
tinually calling the public attention to the dis
agreeable fact