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Year: 1859

Liver Complaint Dyspepsia nc, are becoming
very prevalent among our citizens We would
advise all who may be afflicted with those distress
ing complaints to 60 at once and get some Of
McLean's Strengthening Cordial. It is just the
remedy to cure all diseases ofthe liver and stomach
See advertisement
Year: 1859

Do ytu wish to be healthy and strong7 Then
go at once and get some o. McLean's Cordial II
will strengthen and nvigorate your whne system,
causing a healthy and pure circulation Of the
blood 10 flow through every VEN, and the rich rOsy
bloom of health to MOUNT to your cheek again.


Every bottle is warranted to give satisfaction.
Year: 1859

TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN BY T.. C. Il.


On dull December day after n dainty
dinner, the we'll known ID Ike c., of Pr,
leaned in the bow window of balcony
of his stately mountain palace c., sur
rounded by the great of his small court,
looking out upon the merry flakes, and
slipping comfortably a cup of aromatic
Mocha coffee. In such hours no CONVEX
sation on State affairs was tolerated :;
with the breakfast appeared daily the
Cabinet Mnister-reported as short and
accurately as possitle-laid down al one
all writings TO be signed, and then with
drew himself again, not to Interrupt the
the Duke IN the pleasures of the cha ase,
which he pass.onately loved


No Sovereign in Germany could boast
At that time of such great stud of horses
as the Duke, the most of which were
trained 10 the s,eeple chase. Like a sec
ond King Nimrod-at the head of
splendid train of huntsmen-the kingly
Falcon upon the wrist, and under the
sound of thirty Saxhorns, rode the Duke
daily 10 the chase--unconcerned about
sun, rain or storm, heat or cold. Far and
near the farmers IN their lonely cabins
lamented, when sparlngless scattered The
wild multitude and pursued the fleet hare,
through thick and thin, over ditches and
hedges, and through waving cornfelds.
OF reparation there was at that time no
question; and zoe 10 the ihoughtless, who
would have dared 10 utter a word of loud
complaint


Precisely at this hour the conversation
swayed to and fro as to the probable sue
cess pending upon the following day-as
the pracliced, far-seeing hunlsmans-eye
of the Duke espied human figure which
came in straight line down the road of
the mountain, whose outlines appeared
more distinct the more it stepped forward
out of The dense vail of fakes. The
Duke caused the transparent embroidered
curtains to be closed for the purpose of
better observing this figure unseen.


This lonely wanderer was a gigantic,
lean man, dressed throughout in shabby
black plush, with black stockings, and
shoes with heavy square buckles of tin.
An arm-long white ruff almost hung
down upon his breast, the hat he carried
respectfully under hi. arm, protected by a
Year: 1859

saddled, while the vicar shook like an
aspen leaf.


why does he shake 500" enquired
the Duke.


Gu, of inward JOY, your Honor" re-
Piled the vicar, stepping from the marble
steps upon the snorting Achilles
The feet of the vicar hung almost 10
the ground. The stable was opened, and
quick as an arrow from the bow, flew the
racer through the gate and down the
mountain road the wig of the riding
ReIter flew away, as if blown off, and ex-
| cited general merriment. On account of
the thick snow-fakes, nobody could see
whether the Vicar had reached the open
plain or had already Railways broke his
neck. The Wears whole existence de-
pended on the saddle-pommel of Achilles,
and therefore he seized it with giant fists,
and Notwithstanding lha, the horse kicked
before as well us behind, and appeared
more TO fly in the air, than to travel on
firm ground, yet he was not able to shake
off the priestly burden. At the foot of the
mountain he succeeded in bringing the
blowing horse into swampy, halfthawed
and lce-crusted meadow, where, within
an hour he expended his strength, so that
he at last stood tremblingly still, and per-
mltted himself, quiet as lamb to be rid
den TO the near town Of H., where the
victorious Vicar recommended him TO the
particular care of the landlord, wound
pocket handkerchief round his bare head,
and regaled himself at a side-table of the
comfortably warmed room, with wine and
ham, resting quietly upon his laurels.-
The Vicar sat as well by the table as on
horseback.


In this holy meditation he was found
two hours later, by riding master of the
Duke, who had been dispatched after
him, out OF care for horse and rider
Full of courage, he mounted again the
subdued Achilles, and rode at ease TO the
castle, where the Duke received him with
loud.applause and crowned him solemnly
with the lost wig. My dear parson, he
SAID thereupon, here is a degree of pro-
motion. if princes don't keep their word.
who else wills But now tell me the
name Of your teacher in the noble art of
horsemanship, that | may promote him to
be my first master of the horse Wha,
is the name of your teacher


Nobody" your Highness.


"Impossible !"


Certainly your, Highness, never be-
fore was. on the back of a horse"


g But how could you dare to ride Achil-
les 2"


Because 1 thought, to be or not to be,
a preacher; in short, either to reak my
neck, or be made a parson."


You are, in reality, whole element
parson. But this bravery deserves an ex-
ira reward. | herewith nominate YOU TO
be my honorary master of the horse with
full pay of an acting master, and if |
should need you again, on like occasion.
| shall call you out of The pulpit, upon
this you may depend. And now, good
bye, Mr.. Preacher, and master of the
horse. Once more-if in course Of lime
young Rejter should make his appear
ance-you understand mel will stand
godfather. You may select horse of
middIing quality out of my stud. For
who can ride as you can, must not go
home on foot Adieu,''


The parson, thanking the Lord, rode
home into his parsonage, and before a
year elapsed, he announced 10 the most
gracious Duke the arrival of a young
Reiter.
Year: 1859

1.-THE following is not the most elevated kind Of poe
try, but the sentiment - is good, .- $3.50
know that the world. that the great big world,
From the peasant up to the king,
Has different tale from the tale tell,


And different song to sing. D., ,E
But for me-and I care not a single fg
Z. II they say am wrong or am right
. l shall always 60 for the tredkfr dog,


For the under dog in the tight.
know that the world, that the great big world,


Will never q moment stop
To see which dog may be in the fault,


But will shout for the dog top
.But for me shall never pause to ask


Which dog may be in the right,
For my heart tciH beat while ii beats at all,


For the under dog in the fight.
Perchance what Pve said I had better not said,


Or 'twere better had said it incog,
But with heart and with glass filled chock to the brin
Here's health to the bottom dog.
Year: 1859

v An advertisement reads as follows
Stolen, watch worth one hundred dollars.
If the thief will return it, be shall be Informed
where he can steal one worth two Of it and
no questions asked"
Year: 1859

In the course Of all my wanderings
Ger land and over sea-
In the course of all my ponderings
On how things ought to be,
I've always found twas easier done
To tell hoI things should be,
Than it was to be single one


To make my acts agree.
One writer will tell you how to live.
Without single sin
Yet he, som etimes. such oaths will give,
A. ne'er before had been.
His precepts all are very good,


And many truths contain,
But often his example would


Pat all his rules to shame.
One man will tell you that your time
Should always be improved,
To spend no breath in useless rhymes,
That ne'er will be approved
But while he tells you thus to shun


All hours spent in vain
The days are gliding one by one.


Through which he has idly lain.
Another II tell you how to cleanse
The cares from of your brain.
But his, alas like other mems,


Is racked with equal pain.
And though he may teach those around.
To live thus free from care,
You'll often find his brain abound


With many = tempting snare
Thus th-o' the world you II find that these
Who try to teach the rest,
May So0sstimes be exempt from woes,
And som metiInes face the best.
But e each one would try to make


Their rule and acts agree,
We should then more comfort take,
And less should disagree.
Year: 1859

A CREvAssE AT BONNET CARRE.--We learn tina
the leyee on the other side of the river at or near
Bonnet Care, gave way yesterday morning, breach
occurring through which the tide Of the river poured


resistess volume. 1t is probable that the adjacent
country was very soon inundated, as the Opeousas
Railroad track was washed away or at any rate the
cars were stopped. boat was started up yesterday
evening to bring down the passengers
Year: 1859

There is no greater mistake that business
man makes if to be mean in his business
Always taking the cent for dollars he has
made and is making. Such policy is very
of seed when he ought to have sown five,
and as recompense for the leanness of his
soul, only gets ten when he ought to have
got fifteen bushels of grain. Everybody has
heard of the proverb of penny wise and
pound foolish.' A liberal expenditure in the
way of business is always sure to be capi-
tai Investment.
Year: 1859

CY a country paper once said-E. b.
Doolittle is fn the habit Of stealing pigs and
robbing hen roosts. If he does not desist,
are shall publish his ndme.' This is equal
to the minister at a camp meeting, who said
If the lady with the blue hat, red hair and
cross eyes doesen't stop talking, she will be
pointed out to the congregation
Year: 1859

TOPPING CoRN.-Some Of your contributors
differ relative to the practcability of cutting
off the tops of corn.


My'linted experience in the culture of corn,
much inclines Inc TO fuvor the practice of cut
ting of the tops at an early day. The reasons
for so doing in brief are as follows:


AS soon as the corn is full, remove the ton.
The hot sun soon sears the cut end of the stalk
and what supply of nourishment was intended
for the top, is saved for the ear consequently
the ears will ripen fuller than it otherwise
would. If the tops are removed previous to
the high winds accompanying autumnal storms,
tie corn will be partially, at least, protected
and saved. The corn Will ripen sooner, and
think, sounder.


The tops will be double what they otherwise
would be TO remain until the corn is sufficient
ly ripened to put into shocks.


The sugar contained in the stalk is its real
value. The sooner the stock is cut after it at
tans its full growth, the more is saved If
suffered to remain, nearly all of its value es-
capes by evaporation.


True, if you cut up and shock before the
corn is quite ripe, you save trfe in the value
of the butt stalks but not enough to compen-
safe for the loss in the top stalks. The in
creased labor in tying up and shocking will
quite balance that of topping.-Cor. N. Z. Far
mer, Georgetotcn, Mass, 1859.
Year: 1859

New STEAM FIRE ENGINE was recently tried in
Baltimore and threw stream of water from ] inch
nozzle 220 feet. The order in the construction of
this machine was to try how light steam fire engine
to do efficient service could be made and it weighs
4,7l0 pounds. Other steam engines of the Baltimore
department have greater power, but most of them
weigh twice or more than twice rs much as the
above and are therefore less available for SERVICE
Year: 1859

WEST POINT ACADEMY-At the quarterly ex-
animation, fourteen Of the new cadets failed to
stand the fire of the examination, and were sent
home. This is about the usual run of things, and
proves that the present manner of selecting cand-
dates by members of Congress is faulty. Tho
choice is now more on political and social grounds
than on the fitness of the young to receive tho
honors and benefits of the institution Moral, in
tellectua and physical qualities should be the test
of admission, all these are just requisite tn
make first class officers in the Army or Navy, as it
is to make superior men in any of the professions
of civil service. AS the law is, large classes enter
and very small classes graduate, and while the in
stituton and Government suffer frem these bad re-
gulations, the young men rejected are greatly
mortified, if not deeply injured in their future
pectatons
Year: 1859

To CURE CoNsUMPTIoN-Hall's Journal Of
Health, for February, has an admirable article
showing up some of the new cures for consumption
The article concludes with the sensible remark,
that the best things to take in any and all cases Of
consumption are exercise, substantial food and
outdoor air in large bpt due proportions; and that
without these no case of consumptive disease has
ever been successfully treated by any man, living
or dead .aE
Year: 1859

TRYING IT AGAIS.-In Rockland, Me, few
days ago, couple were married who had been
married once before and had been divorced. it is
some four or FIVE years since they parted, but fnd-
ing they couldn't love anybody else or that nobody
else could love them, they eonludcd to try it again
Year: 1859

TALKING TO THE pOINT.-The friends OF ice
President Breckenridge in Washington city gave
him sercnade one evening last week, during
which he made speech, and spoke OF Cuba as
follows:


In regard to Cuba we talk too much and do
too little. When England wished to do thing,
she did it and talked afterwards If Cuba instead of
being placed at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico,
had laid at the opening of the British Channel,
England would take it in ten days. He was in
favor of the acquisition Of Cuba, but he would not
rob for it; he would act with any portion of his
felow-ctizens in using all honorable means to ac-
qure it,


In the Senate last week 1lr Benjamin, of Louis
lana, made speech, tavoring the acquisition of
Cuba I!e alluded to the objection that England
and France would not consent to acquisition of
that island. Yet in 1928 Great britain made
Spain offer to purchase Cuba, which was re-
jected, and in 1825-'26 she was at the bottom of
a plot for declaring Cuba independent, her object
being to establish protectorate there and event
ualiy to get control Of the island When Eng
land will show by what right she holds the Bay
Islands, it will be time enough for her to call this
country to an account for doing what she herself
did in 1923. If Louis Napoleon thinks proper to
interfere, we will ask him if we have not the same
right to purchase Cuba that his uncle had to pur-
chase Louisiana. Mr. B. would recommend, first.
u propose 10 pam 20 purchase the IS!nG; she re-
fused we should demand Of her to grant ndepend-
cnce to her subjects there, and We would pay her
a sum of money to compensate her for the aban-
donment of her revenues If she declined to do
that, we should say to Srain that the day had now
come when the people of the United States were
ready to give the people Of Cuba the same aid and
succor in securing their independence that Great
Britain gave to the other Spanish American colon
les upon this continent, and renew the same a
ance with them, offensive and defensive, that
France gave to us when she came to our aid in the
darkest moment of the revolution. He would fol-
low the example of both England and France, and
let them speak in the face of the civilized world if
they had aught to say against it. When that in
dependence is acquired, if her people desire to be
united with us, they should be welcomed; and,
being welcomed, the sword of the nation should
srte down any rude hand which should attempt
to spnder the Union that the God of Freedom had
sanctioned. -.. ........
Year: 1859

A friend has negro, Jack is the name he bears
who not long since joired the church. Well Jack
seemed to be very devout-he would often leave
his work in the day time, and stepping off in a
good shady place, would there Iray to his hearts
content And with all his praying, he never seem
ed to think his prayers would avail him much un-
less he wound up with amen.


There was rather amischievous bull in the neigh
borhood that seemed to delight in having every
person afraid of him, and making them heel it
whenever he met them. Jack one moGn:ng went
out to pray by the side ofan old clay root and here
he was going on at great rate and as he made
great motions with his head and hands, as negros
praying are wont to do, old Spot came nearly upon
Jack before he saw him, and Jack having his eyes
closed, Of course he did not see his horned enemy.
Old Spot seeing Jacks motions, concluded Jack
was for fight, and be commenced preparing likewise;
he was paving the ground considerably, and when
he brought the first below, you may well imagine
Jack did not stay in his bended petition long, but
jumping up before he had time to say amen. went
with all his might for high fence not far distant.
Some go a long ways 10 get horn, but he heeled
it, to avoid couple of horns. After jumping the
fence andseeing himselfall right and safe he turn
ed around to old Spot, who paving at terrible
rate, and, very Indignantly, says Jack: "Now, you
d-n old spotted varmnt; all Dat pray hab to be
prayed ober agin." ."-Sczma (Ala) Sentinel
Year: 1859

Hope is the balm of life 1t sustains in
the dark hour of adversity-it gives new life to
the oppressed and encourages all to press on
ward in the pursuit of some desired object
Although the sky of the present may be over
cast, yet none should ever despair. Hope on,
the future may yet be bright and cloudless.


have seen the scholar toiling day after day
with unretiring energy-the present is dark and
foreboding, but occasional CLEANS of sunshine
fit across his pathway-his hopes are strength
ened, and, far in the future, fancy pictures Fame
entwining her laurels for his brow. Is there all
ardurous task to perform? Though We may fail
ut first, hope on, persevere, and we shall succeed
ut last Where would have been the liberty
we possess had our forefathers despaired at the
failure of their first efforts in the noble enter
prise of freedoml But they hoped on, and sue
cess crowned their arduous undertaking The
names of the brave of those days are now
carved upon memories immortal tablets If in
our journey through life we meet with trials
and difficulties, let us hope on and never des-
pair We may be successful, and our names,
too NAV be immortal as those of the heroes OF
the Revolution We live by hope and desire
we see by glad light, and breathe the sweet all
of futurity.
Year: 1859

A man that has a soul worth sixpence5
must have enemies. 1t is utterly Impossible
for the best men to please the whole world, and
the sooner this is understood, and position
taken in view of the fact, the better. Do right
though you have enemies. You cannot escape
them by doing wrong; and it is little gain to
barter away your honor and integrity, and di-
vest yourself ofmoral courage to gain nothing.
Better abide by the truth-frown down all OPP
positaon, rejoice in the feeling which must in
spire q free and independent man.
Year: 1859

Marshal Potter, of Leo, Mass, confessed to
the murder of his mother, two brothers and
nephew, before the coroner'C jury. The inoo-
herent confession is too long for our columns,
but the substance of it is that having come
home late as was frequently tho case, one of
his brothers remarked that he should leave the
house if he persevered in keeping such late
hours. He then went for q maui, with which
he successfully murdered the whole family. He
next set fire to the house and departed, taking
with him what money he had.
Year: 1859

The lsTHMIAN CANAL.-We are advised
by intelligence from the east that the organ
ization of party for the exploration of
ship canal route across the lsthmus Of Da-
rien, Is about to commence. This party is
to be composed chiefly Of officers and men
to be detached from the Gulf Squadron.
The object of this expedition is to test the
accuracy of the statements made by the
English explorers, Osborne and Cullen, and
Of Surgeon Caldwell of the U. S. Navy in
regard to the existence of depression or
gap in the cordilleras, through which the
cutting of a ship canal would be compara-
lively easy. In a similar expedition under
Lieut.. Strain, several years ago, the lives Of
the whole party were nearly lost in the al
most impenetraUle jungles of that tropical
region, owing, as Was alleged, to their fail
ing 10 follow the advice of explorists who
had preceded them. That the project Of
constructing such communication between
the TWO oceans is a practicable one in our
Judgment their exists but lit doubt. 1t
will be, however, we fear, a work of time,
even if its practicability be established by
successful surveys f. N0oaai
Year: 1859

THE DUEL.-On Monday morning last at
o'clock, Supreme Judge David S. Terry
and U. S. Senator d. G. Broderick fought a
duel near the Lake Housa, in San Mateo
county. The Senator lost his shot in the
ground, and received his opponents imme-
diateiy thereafter in his right breast. The
wound was at first considered mortal, and
false report of Mr.. Broderick's death was
in fact telegraphed all over the State, caus-
ing an intense excitement and profound
sympathy. Later reports represent his con-
dition as hopeful.


Whatever may be the public sentiment as
to duels in general, the opinion is almost
universally expressed that this duel was un-
necessary, and especially so on the part of
Terry, after Broderick had offered, as is al
legged, to retract the offensive words used in
presence of Perley, and which led to the
duel, if Terry would withdraw those he had
uttered with reference to Broderick in the
Democratic State Convention. The opinion
is also general that this duel, between a
high expounder of the law and a federal law
maker, is particularly lamentable and dis
credtable. No doubt each party to it would
have stood higher in public esteem had it
never been fought.
Year: 1859

INTERESTING MARINE SCRvEY-The United
States Schooner Feammore Cooper sailed some
months since from San Francisco on d vow
age Of observation and survey of the route
from California to China Much interesting
information has been gained by this voyage,
including table Of chronometrical differ
euccs of all the points on the route between
San Francisco and Hong Kong, as we'll us a
more accurate chart Of the islands. reefs, &c,
that lie upon the route The vessel was in
Hong Kong in May, but would soon put to
sea again for Il voyage of observation among
the islands on the coast of Japan, from which
much useful scientific and nautical informa-
ton is expected.
Year: 1859

The CLEAR LAKE NATIvEs.-The Clear
Lake Indians, says the Napa Reporter, have
dwndled from 10000 in lS49 to mere rem
nant of about 500 in ell. The aged warriors
state that they have sorry time of it-be-
ing often pinched for food and clothing,
while the younger men, by laboring on the
ranches, can supply themselves and wives
with all that is necessary. Our information
states that while even the old chiefs have
scarcely SO much as a dirty shirt to hide
their nakedness, many of the young men are
well dressed after the American fashion, and
their women furnished with gay dresses and
even hoops.
Year: 1859

The Odd Fellows of this place have pur-
chased building lot, on Main street, next
to the residence of VIM. Coley, and intend
TO erect upon the same two-story brick
hall. This will not only be q great improve
ment and security to the town, but will also
promote the efficiency and permanence of
San Juan Lodge. Those societies which
have property and halls of their own are
always most prosperous and respectable.
Year: 1859

SEED SowER.-Our friend, JAS. P. Ewing
of Sweetland, has on exhibition at the State
Fair model of Babcocks new patent seed
sower, for which he is the agent on this
coast. The advantage of this invention is
said to be that the seed is covered with dirt
by means of rollers, and that an index wheel
attached to the machine shows how many
acres have been traversed
Year: 1859

The Marysville Democrat says that D. C.
Haskin, contractor for the San Francisco and
Marysville Railroad was to have sailed on
the 9th inst. At least he stated it to be his
intention to do so in letter received by
Judge Dame by the present steamer. He
writer that the iron, rolling stock and cars
are already shipped and on the way to Cali
fornia. They will probably reach here by
the lst Of February