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Year: 1859

HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
Is prepared directly according to the Rules Of
Pharmacy and G h e nj i try,
with he greatest accuracy and Chemical know
ledge AMI care devoted in its co ombina ton
See Professor DEVICES Valuable Works on
the Practice of Physc, and most OF the late Stan
dard Works Of Medicine.
Year: 1859

this banding together Of citizens of d. State
which was once a slave State. to take their
neighbors by the throat. Slavery was da-
~ growing weaker, but if it were growing
stronger day by day, it would be none of
our business. We are called upon by our
own interests, as well as by the principles
of justice and equity, to stand by the COM
promises of the Constitution. This ques-
tion will have to be met by the democratic
party, and the conservative spirit Of the
country.


Aye, this question will have to be met
by the Democratic party and it is the
Democratic party that>the country now re-
Iies upon to save it in this fearful crisis.
The entire South and the conservatism of
the North will have to rally under the BAN
ner of the Democratic party-lReet the enc
my in go, and hurl back the approaching
Republican host or witness the dismem-
berment Of this happy and prosperous
Union.
Year: 1859

We are glad to see that our citizens are
beginning to take an interest in the con-
struction of this most important enterprise
they appear to be waking up from their
lethargy, and are determined to give it their
active aid and assistance. This is as it should
be-and we hope the interest now being felt
in its behalf will not be suffered to flag and
die off, but that each and every person on
the lins of the Road will be up and doing
all in their power. in favor Of this the great :
est enterprise Of Western Arkansas. We
mentioned last week that the Directors OF
the Company had completed contract on
very favorable terms, for grading the Road
from Van Buren to Ozark an now if our
citizens and all those who are, or should be
interested in the construction of the Road
will only lay hold AMI com, up to the
work AS their interests dictates they should
DO, the Road can be built aud the cars run
ninS to Ozark in less than two years. The
prospects of this Road are Frightening
our Memphis friends arc beginning to see
its importance to them, AMI are taking an
interest in its construction. y meeting Of
the Directors of the Memphis and Little
Rock Railroad AMI Of the Directors of oui.
Road is to be held at Little Rock on the
10th of January ani from their delibera-
tions much benefit to both Roads may be
anticipated.
Year: 1859

We are sorry to have to advert to the
SO g oft told tale" of the miserable man.
ner IN which our mail matters ale carried
on. We have had no mail from St. Louis
for nearly two weeks-rhe reason of which
we understand is, that the CONTRACTOR on
the route between Springfield, No. and
Fayetteville. has from the want of not be-
ing paid by the p. o. Department. been
compelled TO give up his contract and dis
continue the service. We earnestly hope
our Delegation in Congress Will take early
steps to have our grievances redressed as
regards our mail facilities
Year: 1859

ET Congress met last Monday, but
when We shall get any news from Washing
City. and of the proceedings of Congress,
is very uncertain under the present mail ar
rangements probably some time next
month.
Year: 1859

Our Administration friends give it
as their opinion that Col. Baker would
amount to nothing in Congress 1t
would be pity to see delegation
from California taper down so! Ba-
ker to succeed Scott! What falling
off there is, to be sure.
Year: 1859

Gov. WELLER came near telling the
anecdote of the Irishman Tor Dutch
MANI dying smiling on the field of bat
tie. in bis speech at Napa. but declin-
ed on account of the Union reporter
being present.
Year: 1859

Judge Searls has been meandering
over Sierra County to help Van Cliet
to the Judgeship there.


Well. since Cass wrote his celebra-
ted letters there is no use for the Judge
here. He might be instrumental in
making few foreigners into Antics il
he remained at home and minded his
own business. We therefore allowed
him to go on missionary tour to ST
ezra to enlighten the heathen there as
to their duties in the coming election
The poor devils have our prayers.
Year: 1859

rVNHE CASH SYSTEM AD0PTED.-The sub.
i scriber having tried the credit system, and
found that it would not pay, has concluded to adopt
the CASH principle In future, and from this
date. he will continue to do business upon this
principle In bidding adieu to the old system, he
would return his thanks to his customers for past
favors and hopes by strict attention. and such IN
duccments as he may offer. to continue it under
the JOhN L. sMlih


1-tf
Year: 1859

BABIEs-Tbe craft OF baby is on a par with
its cruelty. Give way ever SO little to young
hopeful in long clothes, and for every inch given
it will exact an ell Walk about with one for ten
minutes in the middle of the night 'just to quiet
the poor little thing and in a week you will be
in good training to walk thousand miles in a
thousand hours. Trot one twice or thrice on
your knee, and the simulated pony will there
after be in continual request during the day; un-
til at last, between the equestrian exercise by
you will be fl for the position of high private in
a marching regiment of either infantry or dra-
goons. Cunning as malicious and malicious as
cunning, there is nothing so gratifying to your
baby as to travel at other peoples expense, and
no full-grown Jeremy Diddler ever practiced the
art more successfully. There is bnt one way of
escaping the inGicfion, and that is never to
begln.-Oh Bachelor.
Year: 1859

THIS CELEBRATED GIN-PRETENDING
i TO nothing but what it is, viz, pure and IN
ulterated article, and assam g no artificial
erits of what il is not, as some of its rival imi-
tators do-after five years of public approval and
very extensive sales in California, has been pro-
nounced by the public to be superior, not only
as a beverage of general use, to any other article
competing against it, but is


Unrivalled in it's Medical Efficiency
in most cases of complaints. To persons travel
ling in these days of rapid transit from East to
West North to South, who are constantly chang
ing their water as well as their climate who are
drinking indeed, dozen kinds of water in ev-
cry twenty our hours and each draught contain
ing some property acting in chemical antagonism
TO the preceding one, causing thereby an unnat-
ural degree of excite nent to the stomach-t is
positively and absolutely necessary to use a
counteracting agent. From the fact that the


"LONrDOV CLUE HOUSE GIN"
is prepared expressly to meet such exgcncies,
and to act as we know it will act, as an antidote.
we confidently prescribe it the very best arti-
Gle in the country. The name of Aromatic
Scheidam Schnapps" has never been attached in
any way TO this article. In first presenting the


LONDON CLUB HOUSE GIN"
to the public, my aim to give them pure
and unaduterated article of Gin. and to call it
by its right name. The success attending its in
PRODUCTION and extensive sale in California is a
sufficient guarantee of the high appreciation of
the article by customers.


Various parties have from time to time put up
and shipped to California an article which they
call ub House Gin" My Gin, which has
gained such reputation in California is brand
ed on the cases,


"0ld London Club House Gin-W. II. D."


The bottles also have white label with fac
smile of my signature ! caution all parties to
beware of limitations. WIN H DAILY


fe5 3tf Sole TmnOrteP Now TOrl
Year: 1859

The waters have gone over me. But
out OF the black depths, could be heard
] would cry out to all those who have not
e., foot in the perlous floud. Gould the
youth to whom the favor OF his Grst wine
is as delicious as the opening scenes Of
life, or the entering upon some newly
discovered paradise. look into my desola.
tiOn aud be made 10 understand what a
dresry thing it is when man shall find
himself going down precipice with open
eyes and n passive will--to see his. de-
struction and have no power TO stop it,
and yet feel it emsnatiug from himself !;
20 see all goodness empted out of him,
and yet not able to forget time when ii
was otherwise to bear about the piteous
spectacle of his own ruin ; could he sec
ny fevered eye, feverish with last nights
drinking, and fevershly looking Tor tl
nights repetition oil the folly could he
bat leel the body Of the death out ot
which | cry, hourly with febler outcry, tc
be deayered--it were enough to make
him dash the sparkling beverage to the
earth in all the pride oi its mantling
temptations
Year: 1859

TIE Zoo IN THE BorTLE.--The Lon.
don Field explains tho mystery OF an egg
in bottle. which has often puzzled
people. This is how it got there


Take a good sound egg, place it in
strong vinegar and allow it 10 remain l9
hours. II will then become soft and elas-
tic. In this state it can be squeezed into
a tolerably wide mouthed bottle when
in it must be covered with water having
some soda in it. In a few hours this
preparation will restore the egg nearly to
lie original solidily. after which the liquid
should be poured of and the bottle dried
Be unassuming when you are young
and you will be lonored-at all events
| spected-when old.
Year: 1859

The man who stands upon his own soil, who
feels that by the law of the land in which he
ives--by the laws of civilized nations
ne is the rightful and exclusive owner of the
land which he tills, is by the constitution Of our
nature under wholesome influence not easily
lmblbed from any other source. He feels other
things being equal-more strongly than anoth-
er, the character of a man as lord of the ANNA
ted world-of this great and wonderful sphere,
which, fashioned by the hand of God. and up
held by his power, is rolling through the heav-
ems, q part Of his-his from center to the sky.
1t is the space on which the generation before
moved in it's round of duties, and he feels him
self connected by visible link with those who
follow him, and to whom he is to transmit a
home. Perhaps his farm has come down to him
from his fathers. They have gone to their last
home but he can trace their footsteps over the
scenes Of his daily labors


The roof which shelters him was reared by
those to whom he owes his being. Some inter
estlng domestic traditions is connected with
every enclosure. The favorite fruit tree was
planted by fathers hand. He sported in
boyhood beside the brook that winds through
the meadow. Through the field lies the path
to the village school of earlier days. He still
hears from the window the voice of the Sab
bath bell which called his father to the house
of God; and near at hand is the spot where
his parents laid down to rest, and where, when
his time has come, he shall, by his children.
These are the feelings of the soil. Words can
not paint them--gold cannot buy them; they
flow out of the deepest fountains Of the heart;
they are the life springs of a fresh, healthy
and generous national character.--Everett.
Year: 1859

-Harken now my son:


We who have sailed far down the stream of life
Know better than those nearer to it's source
Where lie its perilous rapids, shoals, and falls.
You cannot take her with you whom you have
Most wisely chosen, and absence like long


drought


Withers the flower of love, or other chance
May leave you loyerless-and should you have
10 choose again-nay, start not-let her be,
A woman worthy Of a true mans love.
Use ears as we'll as eyes-she should be praised
By those who knew her, but who fear her not:
And from her lips should fall, like summer dew,
Words wise and holy. Oh, we'd not wife
Whose tongue is like clock that has no dial,
Which goes, but to no purpose; and beware,
Let no foul gold-sores leprosy your choice,
The kiss OF Judas once was given for gold
A kiss which scorched his hard and icy soul.
And be not dazzled by pretty face;
A phosphorescent sea has rocks below,
And fair hued flowers may have a worm within.
A face shown through by piety and love
Is beautiful, whatever be it's mould
kind words and kinder deeds
Are gentle rain to the sweet flower of love-
oh blow not on it with the blighting breath
OF anger or of sarcasm, lest its leaves
Fall futtering to the ground; let no harsh words
Strip off the flowers from an unyiclding bond
Which links you to each other Even in Jest
Let not the mocking sprite of banter taste
Her gentle patience J. JACKSON.
Year: 1859

SO two years passed by. Mchetible
grew tall and learned, but knew little
more of the outside world than ever; her
father had learned to love her, and taught
her to adore him; still shy and timid the
village offered no temptation to her, SO
tar as society went; and Judge Hyde was
beginning to feel that for his child's men
tai health some freer atmosphere was fast
becoming necessary, when relentless
writ was served upon the Judge himself,
and one that no man could evade paral-
ysis smote him, and the strong man Law
Observation-Disclosures bedridden.


Now the question of life seemed set
tied for Hitty; her father admitted no
nursing but hers Month after month
rolled away, and the numb grasp gradu-
ally loosed it's hold on flesh and sense,
but still Judge Hyde was bedridden.-
Year afted year passed by, and no change
tor better or worse ensued. Hitty's life
was spent between the two parlors and
the kitchen; for the room her dead moth
er had so decorated was now furnished
as bed room for her fathers use; and
her own possessions had been removed
into the sitting-room next it, that, Sleep
ing or waking, she might be within call.
All the family portraits held conclave
In the other front-parlor, and it's north
and east windows were shut all the year,
save on some sultry summer day when
Keery flung them open to dispel damp
and must, and the school-children stared
in reverentially, and wondered why old
Madam Hyde's eyes followed them as far
as they could see. Visitors came now
and then to the kitchen-door, and usurp-
ed Keery's fag-bottomed chair, while
they gossiped with her about village af-
talrs; now and then friendly spinster
with budget of good advice called Hit
ty away from her post, and, after an
hours vain effort to get any news worth
retailing about the Judge from those pale
lips, retired full of disappointed curiosity
to tell how stiff that Mehetible HYDE
was, and how hard it was to make her
speak word to one! Friends were what
Hitty read of in the spectator" and
longed to have; but she knew none of
the Greenfield girls since she left school
and the only companion she had was
Year: 1859

The largest part of our rest is taken in sleep.
Of course, the kind of room in which we sleep
is worthy of consideration. Hufeland SAYS:
1T must not be forgotten that we spend con-
siderable portion of our lives in the bed-cham-
Der, and consequently that it's healthincss or
unhealthiness connot fail to have very impor
tant influence upon our well being" It should,
at least, be large. That is of prime Importance,
because during the several hours that we are in
bed we need to breathe great deal of air. and our
health is injured when wesare obliged to breathe
it several times over.


We should at least pay as much attention to
the size situation, temperature and cleanliness
of the room we occupy during the hours of re-
pose, as to the parlors or drawing room, or any
other apartment. And yet how different from
this is the general practice of families. The
smallest room in the house is commonly set
apart for the bed and it's nightly occupants.


The slecping-room should have good loca-
tion, so as to be dry. 1t should be kept clean,
and neither too hot nor too cold. And more i'm
portant still, it should be well ventilated. One
bed occupied by two persons is as much as
should over be allowed in single room; though
two beds in large room are of course no worse
than one in small one. Both are objectiona-
ble.-Dr. Warren.
Year: 1859

THE REASON WHY.
Do you wish to know the reason,
Why your neighbor often calls
On the dashing Widow Wilkins,
And attends her to the balls?
Why his carriage is seen stopping
At some noted clothing store,
And the widow goes a-shopping
Where she never went before?


If you wish it, will tell you--


Let me whisper to you sly
If they esteem it proper,


It is not your business ,vhy.
Do you wish to know why Peter
Has forsaken friends and home,
And left his native county,


In distant land to roam?
Why Polly seems so lonely


Since the day that Peter left,
And of all friends, she the only,
Should appear to be bereft?


If you wish it, l will tell you--


Let me whi 'per to you sly
If they have reason for it,


1t is not your business a0hy.
Would you like to know the secrets
Of your neighbor's house and life!
How he lives, or how he doesn't,
And just how he treats his wife?
How he spends his time of leisure,
Whether sorrowful or gay,
And where he goes for pleasure,
10 the concert or the play!


If you wish it, l will tell you


Let me whisper to you sly
If vow neishhcr is but civil,


1t is not your business why.
In short, instead of prying


Into other folks affairs,
If you do your own but justice,
You will have no time for theirs,
BE attentive to such matters
AS concerns yourself alone,
And whatever fortune hatters,
Let your business be your own.
One word by way Of fnis-


Let me whisper to you sly
If you wish to be respected


You must cease to bo pry.
Year: 1859

Miss Flint, Miss Flint to Miss Skinner,
and so forth, and so on, till it reached
the minister's wife, great was the uproar
in Greenfield; and the Reverend Mrs.
Perkins put on her gray bonnet and went
over to demonstrate with Hitty on the
spot.
Year: 1859

bly, asked his pardon for all the wrong l
had done him. He threw his arms about
my neck, and told me if would be good to
him he would never give me cause for of
fence; and added as he sat up again-'Ina
not a coward-I could not be dog"
From that hour | never forgot those
words: aud from that hour never struck
blow aboard of my ship. | make my
men feel that they are men-that | SO re-
gard them, and that | wish to make them
as comfortable and has happy possible;
and | have not failed to gain their respect
and confdence-I give no undue license,
but make my crew feel that they have a
friend and superior in the same person.
For nine years | sailed in three different
ships with the same crew. A man couldn't
be hired to leave me save for an officers
berth


And Jack Withers remained with me
thirteen years. lie was my cabin boy; one
of the foremast hands; my second mate;
and the last time he sailed with me, refused
the command of new barque because he
would not be separated from me. But he
is captain now, and one of the best this
country ever afforded. Such, gentlemen,
is my experience in government and disci-
pline on shipboard.
Year: 1859

SHARP, VERY.--A negro man who pur.
chased his freedom wept-to New York and
by rigid economy saved six hundred dol.
lars, which he entrusted to an abolition
lecturer to go to Delaware aud buy his
Oldest daughter. The lecturer was over
come on his charitable errand by fair
daughter of the state of Delaware, whom
he married, and then pocketed the six
hundred dollars given to him by the ne
gro. This is about as far as the principle
of an abolitionist extends-as far as it is
possible to make money out Of it.
Year: 1859

COUNTY DIv1sIoN.-The citizens OF northern
Sierra, are taking active measures for division OF
that county. meeting was held at La Porte, on
the 10Th inst, at which memorial was adopted
praying the Legislature to organize the county Of
Alturas out of that portion of Sierra lying north OF
the Eureka ridge. Some cogent reasons are set
forth in favor OF the division. During six months
Of the year the county seat Downieville is inacces
sibe to the northern position Of the county, except
by way Of fMarywille-the trip to an fro, consuming
eight daysAwhle the journey to San Francisco and
back is made in six days.
Year: 1859

The Sacramento Union takes exception TO q
remark made In our last issue, to the effect that
the people Of that city we're opposed to the con-
struetion Of wagon rosd over the Henness
Pass. The statement was based upon the course
Of she Sacramento papers, which it was fair to
sencluds reflected In the main, the sentiments
Of the citizens where they we're published. In
noticing the fact, not long since, that Mr.. Fos-
ter bad got his feet frozen on the Henness Pass,
and that the weather had been cold on that
Ysute, the Sacramento papers omitted to state
that the mans feet were frozen IN consequence
Of bis accidentally getting them wet and that
there had also been some very cold weather on
the other mountain routes. This, and other
circumstances OF q similar character, 10 which
those papers have published every little item
that tended TO disparage the Henness route,
fully justified our statement.


The Nevada county papers have heretofore
bcen altogether too modest In urging the adj
van.sges Of constructing wagon road over
the mountains by the routes through this coun-
ty but the increased travel over the mountains
has latterIy directed attention to the Henness
route In such q manner as TO lead to compar-
ison Of that with the route by way Of Placer
willie. The comparison has never beon made
with the view to disparage the latter route, but
merely to show the superior advantages of the
former The travel between Nevada and the
diggings on the eastern slope commenced early
last summer and nearly all who could leave
their business have made the trip over, aud
many returned by way of Placcrvlle. Those
who have travelled both routes make but one
statement of their comparative merits, and
unanimously give The preference to the one
through this county.
Year: 1859




A gentleman from the foot hills gives the
Marysyille Democrat the following intelligence:


On Thnrsdsy night, Dec. 22d tsamster trsv-
cling near the Oregon House was aecosted BY >
man who had piece Of calico over bis face,
and robbed of two dollars and bali, ell he had.
Afterwards, the Vigilance Committee Of that
vicinity arrested man who bad similar, II
not the same piece of calico in bis possession,
also two dollars and half and q revolver. He
was brought into the presence Of the teamster
who failed to identify him, although be recog-
nized the calico and stated that the man was Of
about the same size with the one who robbed
him. Upon this testiSnopy; our informant tells
us that the Vigilance Committee took the man
OF into the woods, and that he has not been
seen since.


The Democrat truly adds that this was rather
slender evidence upon which TO dispose Of .
man 10 the way in which it is conjectured this
man has been. But Il has been the practice Of
Vigilance Committees in this State, to convict
and execute persons accused Of crime upon the
merest suspicion Of their guilt, and II the story
related above s correct IL is not at all improba-
BILE that innocent blood has been she'd. An in
nocent man was hung some years ago, in Que
of the northern counties, under circumstances
not unlike the above, and upon evidence equal
ly as good. The subordinate man was caught
by mob riding stolen mule. lie was so
much alai med on being accused Of the theft
that he was scarcely able to speak; bis fright
was deemed conclusive evidence of bis gnilt,
and be was hurried off and hung to the first
tree. When bis body was cut down, bill OF
sale for the very mule he was accused OF steal
ing was found in his pocket, showing that be
had honestly come in possession Of the animal.
Had the victim been given q few hours time to
collect bis senses, be could easily have explain
ed the suspicious circumstances; but the BUSH
ness OF mob Is to convict and execute, not to
ascertain the guilt or innocence OF an accused
party.
Year: 1859

since, Dr. Pond Of this city, was called to attend
gentleman and his wife, who were taken suddenly
Ill with symptoms that strongly indicated poison
On investigating the case, the Doctor informs US
that the cause of sudden illness was, undoubtedly
from eating rabbit that had been feeding on laurel
as the symptoms were precisely such as laurel in
case went to corroborate this conclusion. It well
known that at this Of the year, the laurel Ii
the principal food Of the rabbit tribe, and it is
sonable TO suppose that the flesh may, in some in
stances contain enough Of the posonto produce the
effects above narrsted.-Petahaaa argus.