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Year: 1859

WARREN AKIN.-The Macon Citizen contains the
following sketch of the history of Warren Akin,
the Opposition candidate for Governor of Georgia
which we commend to the attention and careful
consideration of every reader, of whatever party:


lie is a lawyer of fine talents and most unim-
peachabe character-a self-made man, who has
risen, by his own indomitabe will and strong intel
tectual powers, to the head of his profession in
Cherokee. Georgia, from the very humblest walks
OF life. From Ebert county, where he was born,
he worked his way in early manhood to Lumpkin
county, where, by the toll of his hands as miner
he dug out of the bowels of the earth the means to
educate himself for the business of life. Digging
gold by day and pursuing his studies by night he
soon acquired his profession and was admitted to
the bar. From that hour his course was upward
and onward, until by his extraordinary diligence
and marked integrity of purpose he secured the
entire confidence of the community and section in
which he established himsef and retains the proud
position he has won, almost without rival. Like
Gov. Brown, his origin was obscure and humble,
but unlike that functionary, he had no rich patron
to take him by the hand and extend to him the
means OF an education His name, character and
fortune are all of his carving, and therefore he
is man deserving Of all the honors which his fel-
low-citizens are disposed to confer upon him. In
the present instance, in all others, the Office has
sought the man, and not the man the office. COL
Akin is no political demagOgue. He has no parti-
zan animosites to encounter in the before him.
but is a whoe-souled, upright patriot, who will
lpOh W INC SOOu VI In tne ulScnaIge OF
the duties which may devolve upon him


To show in what light Col. Akin is held by men
of all political prejudices and procivities we will
p5a fhe Rge6 BoGTGeesMEe M erSShnse to conduct
and manage the litigated cases of the Western and
Atlantic Railroad, and is this day better posted in
all matters touching this property than any other
man in the State. In short, his honesty, capabity
and thorough financial qualifications, eminently
point him out the man to preside over the desti-
mes OF this noble commonwealth. We hope that the
people will rise in their majesty and elevate him to
the Chief Magistracy, in lieu OF the very small man
but very great braggart that now encumbers the
office
Year: 1859

The escape of the prisoners from the California
State Prison is explained. The scamps were set
to work originally to build their own cells. Taking


practical view of the subject they varied slightly
the plans of the architect, and laid the stones with
reference to the easiest manner of breaking OUT
and for greater convenience they buried in the
mortar drills, bars, CHS els and other tools.
Year: 1859

pension of one bank most serious misfor-
tune to all, no matter how solvent they may
be. When panic is created, reason and
common sense will not be listened to, until
it has exhausted itself and distressed the
whole community.


We are assured that bill holders in both
the State and Nicollet Banks are amply
secured, and no senseless panic should induce
them to sacrifice them.
Year: 1859

THURSDAY EVENING. October l3, 1852


There is rather an increasing inquiry for
goods, and more animation in business, which
has been exceedingly dull for the past few
weeks, and though an Improvement is percept
ible, it does not amount to decided activity
Receipts of grain are unusually light, and in
wheat there is slight advance. Potatoes are
coming in very plentifully.


Flour remains at our quotation unchanged.
New stocks of goods of all kinds are daily ar.
irving, but the Fall trade does not as yet seem
to have set in. a
Year: 1859

tNuUDer D.


"What did you do with all the letters that
you received from me? The officer that brought
you says that he has quite a number of them,
which he got out of your wife's trunk. What
letters are they? what have you done with the
letters that wrote to you? Henry Wheeler is
here he says that it is very doubtful whether
/ can get bail When he returns home there
will be another effort made to get the bail. 1t
is entirely useless for you to think of getting
bail in Preston. You have it in your power to
clear me of this, if you will. If you do, you'll
never have to regret of so doing. Liberty is
everything, and it is as sweet to you as to me );
out of two evils choose to do that which will
produce the least harm--Only release me from
this. You did very wrong to swear that you
got those warrants and drafts from me ; my
advice is to take that back. You may think it
strange of me to ask that of you; there is no
need of both of us to be confined. | cannot
leave if | do get out on bail, for in that case |
would sacrifice anything, and all the property
that own. and those that go on the bail-bond.
l have some considerable property, and all
clear of incumbIance. l paid Catharne that
that had of her. SO that all my property is
clear; SO, if you do as l want you to, and as
may direct you hereafter, can help you when
you get out of this trouble. Answer soon.
This is the last opportunity that shall have for
some time, as he is going away.


(No signature.)


GEO. w. .RANNEY, sworn.-Reside in
Peoria, Ill.,; am postmaster there lived
there last winter at the time of Merrick's
arrest. The warrants shown me I took out
0: Merricks carpet bag at the American
House, in June last, in Peoria. Letter
shown me l saw in June last. District
Attorney showing witness torn letter
After Merrick was arrested and in charge
of the officer, while coming down the steps
from the room he was in, l saw him throw
some torn papers behind him. picked up
the pieces ard pasted them on this piece Of
paper he also spit some paper out of bis
mouth, which be had been chewing.


Cross-eramined.--There was no one with
Merrck at the time of his arrest. heard
there was man with Merrick at the time
heard he had woman with. him who he
called his wife; found her daguerrotype in
her carpet bag. His reputed wife had been
residing in Peoria some time before; they
(Merrick and wife) were stopping at the
hotel together; she had been known in
Peoria as notorious prostitute.


The prosecution here read the three let
ters sent by Preston to Merrick at Peoria,
Year: 1859

There is new
school of Medicine. The Rev. Mr.. Pier
pont being ill., and getting no relief from
mundane physician, applied to his oil
doctor, that was dead, and the prescrip-
ton cured him. The Medical Society
should look to this. The doctors already
dead cannot be prevented from this un.
professional interference with the patients
of their surviving brethren; but the living
might be bound by new rules which should
apply after their decease. This thing. if
allowed, will be the ru;u Of all regular
practice
Year: 1859

REVERENCE FOR OLD AGE.-How W beau.
tiful it is to see the young reverence old
age! We never see little boy bowing
respectfully to an aged man in the street,
but we feel sure he is good boy. Rev
erence is always due to aged people.
Good nature and proper education, say
to the young, reverence old age. Gray
hairs are crowns of glory, found in the
way ofrighteousness. The promptings of
our kindly nature teach us to respect the
aged, to rise up before the hoary head.
The dim eye, the flrrowed brow, and
temples thiDly clad-who would not re-
spect, reverence and love them ?"
Year: 1859

l saw an old fellow the other day who
had just come down from Oregon, where
he has been living for the last half centr-
ry. He had never seen a train of cars,
though nearly seventy years old and was
waiting upon the platform with a friend
to behold the phenomenon. His curiosity
was not unmingled with terror, as he heard
the whistle and the mufled thunder of its
approach, and receding slowly with his
eyes fixed upon the advancing monster, he
gazed unmindful of his prcarious position,
and was only brought to his senses by
plunge backward into a deposit of that
awful mud for which this part Of the world
is so justly celebrated.
Year: 1859

The following advice was impartct
to the late ex.Prcsidcnt Adams, by his
mother, in 171S, in letter to him Will.
in Europe" Great learning and superior
abilities. should you eve: possess them.
will be of little value and tf small cs.-
nation unless virtue honor, integrity, and
truth, are cherished by you. Adhere to
the rules and principles early instilled in
your mind, and remember that you are
responsible to your God. Dear as you
are to me, l would much rather prefer
that you would find grave in the ocean
which you have crossed, than to see you
an immoral, graceless child"
Year: 1859

SuNsET.-l have thought hundred
times that if were an angel, and had
wings and no specific gravity, would
soar just so far upward that I could SEQ
the evening sun glimner DER the edge of
the earth, and while | flew around tho
earth, and at the same time against its
motion on its axis, would hold myself
away in such position, that for whole
year long, | could look into the mild, broad
eye of the evening sun. But at length |
would sink down. drunk with splendor,
like bee o'cr fed with honey, in sweet
dclirium on the grass.-jcah PaW
Year: 1859

Life is what we make it. Let us
call back images OF JOY and gladness,
rather than those OF griet and care. The
latter may sometimes be our guests to sup
and dine, but let them never be permitted
to lodge with Us.
Year: 1859

An uncle left in his will eleven sill
yer spoons to his nephew. adding "If L.
have not left him the dozen, he knows the
reason" The fact was, the nephew had
some time before stolen spoon from his
relative.
Year: 1859

1t was the policy Of Isabel, in order to keep
her court pure, or at least maintain the appear
ancc Of virtue in the House Of Aragon, to keep
as few retairers as possible, over whom she set
the strict watch Of her uncle, Don Jose. Her
cousin, Don Manuel, young and handsome
perhaps the most handsome man in the realm
she especially designed for the church, and sent
him to distant part Of the realm to be educa-
ted for that purpose. There is no doubt that
this was simply to rid the court of so dangerous
a person as Don Manuel who, with his beauty,
added every grace and accomplishment beside
a lively and adventurous spirit


Whatever may have been her motives, Isabel
found It difficult matter to execute her wish,
for Don Manuel eschewed the church, and
Joined the army. All her efforts n keep him
from the capital proved unavailing. Though she
sent him to the remotest part Of the realm, he
would return, and win her favor to brief stay
which was usually protracted to his liking
Her worst fears, too, were soon realized, for the
very boon and espionage which hung over him
only aroused the spirit Of rebellion and adyen.
ture which she most wished TO suppress. His
Gmoars soon became proverbial, and taint soon
crept into the Virtuous court Of the religious
Isabel.


The reader has doubtless already guessed that
the cavalier, who had SO ogied Azole' the beau
niul iiowergri, was no other than inc noted Toae'
Don Manuel He had become fascinated with
her rare beauty, and resolved to win her favor.
lie overheard the last word uttered by tho low
ers as he passed, and he at once decided upon
his course.


"Seven o'clock!" he muttered to himself as
he passed slowly on. "Humph you shall
have two lovers, perchance, fair Azole."
The hower-girl had become so much interest
ed in what afterwards passed between herself
and Eugene, that she took no further notice Of
his actions, and was suddenly surprised on her
return, to find herself interrupted by the don.
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Year: 1859

II has been said that there are circumstances
under which great many things can be done
in very brief space Of time. Eugene GOuzalO
was just the man to perform that feat He
stood in the plaza, and saw Don Manuel arrest
Azole on her return. lie at once asked Of q
passing cavalier who he was, and through him
received the don's name. His character and
purpose were at once known, and when he saw
them enter the cab, he at once ordered another,
and followed. By taking by-street, he reached
the home Of AzOle, and dismissed the cab, before
they had arrived. For moment jealous
thought shot through bis brain, that even she


whom he loved so madly, might be fascinated BY
Year: 1859

You're rich and yot you nre not proud;


You are not selfish. hard or vain
You look upon the common crowd


With sympathy, and not dsdain;
You'd travel far to share your gold
With humble sorrow unconsoled
You'd raise the orphan from the dust,


And help the sad and widowed mother
Give mo your haud--you shall--you must


love you as a brother,
You're poor, and yet you do not scorn


Or hate tho wealthy for their woalth;
You toll conten,ed night and morn,


And prize the gift of strength and health /;
You'd share your littlo with friend,
And what you cannot give you'd lend;
You take humanity on trust,


And see more morit in another
Give me your hand-you shall--you must


l love you as brother
Aud what care how rich you be


love you if your thoughts be pure;
What signifies your poverty,


If you can struggle and endure
'Tis not the birds that make the spring,
Tis not the crown that makes tho king
Ii you arc wise, and good, and just,


You've riches better than all other;
Give me your hand-you shall--you must
love you as brother.
Year: 1859

PoETRY.-lt has been said by ono who
ekempitied the assertion in tho vast pro-
ductions OF his own genius, that wo become
portion Of things around US" If so,in what
country can we look for the materials of
poetry in greater abundance than in Amer
lea Her towering mountains. ma este riv.
ers, awful declvitius, and luxuriant forests,
are elements of song among which tho Cen
ius OF Poetry might wander for coming ages
unsatGd and uutired. AS tho seed which
would form tho majestic oak, under tho in
huence Of the genial sunbeam aud refresh
ing shower, may decay in the absence of its
needed nourishmont, 30 Poetry may vol
hor retiring form amid the frigid specuIa-
tions of worldly ayarce, or tho mathemutI-
cal calculations of increasing gains but the
germ is still there. Shed around il the bo
nign influence of patronage and care, and it
will expand until its branches encrcIe n
people, and its shadows encompass a world.
We think we hear tho utiitarlan oxclaim -
Poetry is but tho creation of fancy, and of
no actual service to mankind" We admit
that it does not often add 10 the boards of
tho miser, or increase tho means of the
spendthrift. Its home is not in tho busy
mart Of human life, but in tho deepest re-
cess of heart that eau Wow with silent rap
ture tho glorics of Nature and crown them
with tho magic of song. Illusions may gilt
ter on its surface and constitute its charms,
but thoy are illusions which form portion
of our mental and moral character, from
which we can no moro hope to escape than
we can hope to be visually unaffected at the
sight of a setting sun envelopmg the western
mountains in Hood of brilliant ether, or by
a sympathizing sadness at the correspon-
ding condition of humanity, as the leaves OF
autumn rustic and fall around US in tho
stiffness Of the forest.
Year: 1859

OF course the battle described is imaginary, like
the War of the Cranes and Pigmies the Battle of
the Frogs and Mice. If the poet had lived in our
day, he might have immortazed himselfas the poe t
of the great battle of the pigstes which the police
can conceive ofnothing but German patience and
labor capable of producing such prodigy of allit-
Grafton as the poem in question
Year: 1859

THE CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-The National
htedfgencer says: Recent intelligence from dam
No induces the belief that the effects of the late
rise in the river at that point will be considerably
less serious than at first supposed. The depth of
feet of solid stone-work is thought to be COM
parativey small, and it is hoped, therefore, that
both in respect to time and money, only fraction
of what was supposed to be needed for repairs will


be really required. On the eight and nine-nile
levels this side of Harpers Ferry the breaks were
sufficient to keep back the passenger packets which
did not arrive at Georgetown all last week; day
two more will, nevertheless, suffice to put an end
to these interruptions j'+
Year: 1859

EXODUS OF SLAvEs.-There are upwards Of four
hundred slaves leaving Missouri every week. nearly
all Of whom go South. This movement in the slave
Is oecasoned partly by the high prices OBJ
taiheo ana partly by causes having no reference to
prices The money market has already received
sensible relief from this source
Year: 1859

PROPOSED TOURNAMENT IN WAsHINGToN.-The
National hteligencer suggests in view of the great
success of the late of the Sons of Malta
at Arlington, that the tilt be repeated on the level
part of the public reservation near the WASHINGTON
National Monument, in that city, DURING the
middle week of the coming month, and the pro.
ceeds be devoted to the funds of the Washin9ton
National Monument Society, '0A
Year: 1859

THE EXPLOSION ON BOARD THE GREAT EASTERN.


At Sea, Friday eUeniRg. Immediately after din
ner the majority OF the company adjourned to the
deck to watch the points of interest which the shin
was momentarily passing in the course. About a
dozen gentlemen remained in the dining room CON
verslng with one of the directors health had been
proposed nnd each glass was held aloft to do honor
70 the toast when suddenly an ndescribable report
burst upon their cars and showers of broken GLASS
and fragments Of wood and iron came crash;nr
through the skylight. There was first pause then
mutual caution against panic and finally a simul-
taneous rush to the staircase. The whole atmos-
phere at this place was filled with steam, tbrourh
which we all assembled half suffocated to the deck
The ship was still pressing onward, like a horse
that mad lost IFS rider, and at either end all still


and deserted, while in the centre all was smoke,
tlre, vaPor, and confusion. The great funnel, eight
tons weight, had been shot up as if from mortar
many feet into the air, and had returned broken in
two pieces on the deck, whose immense strength
had been sufficient to arrest its further doWnwargd
progress. The whole centre of the ship seemeu
to be only one vast chasm and from 1t was Decn,ns
up steam dust, and something that lookeo oinin0"'


ly like incipient conhagration. I;4


Cantain Harrison had now a noble oppoI tuhi'y
of showing his qualifications as comnan9er, ana
nobIy he improved it. He had been stahulng on
the bridge overhead looking into the pinnacle, and
the moment he heard the report, ana whilst the
destructive shower was still falling FAST he jumped
upon the deck and ordered an immediate descent
Year: 1859

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-On last Saturday afternoon
a serious accident occurred on the Cleveland &
Pittsburg Railroad. The train from Pittsburc
been washed upon it, and the engine, baggage car,
express car, and one passenger car were thrown
from the track and demolished.


After the accident the engineer was nowhere to
be found. His hat and watch were picked up near
the wreck of the engine, but singular as it may ap-
pear, the man, though searched for in every CON
ceivabe place, could not be found. Some of the
passengers went back considerable distance and
looked in thicket, and the wreck was thoroughly
engineer, upon seeing the obstruction jumped
from the engine, but the general impression is
that he stuck to his post, and was buried in the
immense sand bank into which the locomotive was
driven.


The baggage master and another person were
somewhat cut and bruised. but not snrinrsI..
Year: 1859

FOR THE LADIES.


To PREVENT HOLES COMING ~ THE
HEELS AND Tors OF STOCKINGS.
them carefully as soon as they become
threadbare.


To PREVENT DouaH FROM soURINa.-
Watch it closely, and bake it as soon as it
is light enough.


WHAT TO DO IF IT BECOMES sOUR.-Put
in soda or saleratua, and eat that which, if
put moist on the back of your hand. will
make a sore in an hour.-Another qCay.
Throw it to the pigs, and watch closer next
time.


How To MAKE CHILDREN MIND.-First,
consider them as children and not as old
folks Second, never command them to do
anything unreasonable.-N.B B--T learned
this rule from the old hen. She follows
these rules, and her chickens always mind


WHAT TO DO IN FIT OF ENNUI.-Go
into the attic and look over all the old
rubbish. You will be sure to find some.
thing interesting and something to do.


WHAT TO DO IN A FIT OF THE BLUES -
Go an see the poorest and sickest families
within your knowledge.


WHAT TO DO IN A FIT OF THE SULKs.-
Think over all the kindnesses you have
received, and the mapner in which you have
repaid them.
Year: 1859

HUxBUG.-Preparation are making to cell
citrate the Fourth of July in a patriotic
manner. A considerable collection has been
taken up for the purchase of fireworks The
Declaration of independence will be read,
an 0ration delivered, and a dinner given, af-
ter'~hich an exciting donkey race will come
off. In the evening the exercises will finish
with ball. California is a great country
fbr dancing. Our people will "trip it on the
light fantastic" through the warmest season
of the year.
Year: 1859

The Union states that John Alexander, a
practical geologist, has been experimenting
on vein of coal ON the eastern border of
Sacramento county, and proved it to be ex-
tensive and valuable. The seam is sixteen
feet thick, variety of coal brown and highly
bituminous, burns with a brilliant flame and
is admirably adapted for generating steam
and for parlor CRATES and stores Fossil resin
exists In the coal, and is easily distinguish
able to the taste as well as to the eye.
Year: 1859

A petty thief was arrested and brought
before Justice Farquhar on Monday, and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment in the county jail,
there being evidence sufficient to convict
hfrh. There being no constable in the Eown-
ship, and no person being willing to go to
Nevada at his own expense, the fellow was
allowed to depart with an injunction to avoid
San Juan in future.
Year: 1859

SALT LAKE.-The last mail from Mormon
dom brought news that Horace Greely was
in the vicinity of Fort Bridger, en- route for
Salt Lake City and California About 300
desperate and destitute Pixies Peakers had
arrivedat the city,'o their way to this State
Several hundred apostate Mormons arc also
On the road hither. Kirk Anderson was to
come by next stage. Another excitement
had arisen and been mostly quoted.
Year: 1859

A NUMBER of handsome dwelling houses
are going up about town, and eligible build
ing lots are getting scarce and valuable
Every week increases the aggregate of our
female and infantile population, and of course
every week increases the stability and pleas
antness of the place.
Year: 1859

TRAVEL ON Robinsons road to Nevada has
been stopped for one week from the 3oth of
June, so as to allow time to raise the new
bridge across the South Yuba. Due notice
will be given of its re-opening.
Year: 1859

The weather since our last issue has been
quite breezy and endurable. most CRATE
ful change. Several heated days in success
sion, such as we suffered from lately, always
produce breeze in the end.
Year: 1859

TENHE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale $500 LAND


the South West side Of the Wilmington Manchester
Rail Road and in the county of Brunswick Immediately ad
joining the said Road about % miles from Wilmington,
and about miles below Maxwels station Five or six
hundred may be called piney land and then immed
aey back OF this and about quarter of mile from said
Road 800 to 1000 of the finest body Of HAMNOC OK
LAND in this part of the country which be reclaimed
and put in fine farm at less expense than any land that
know Of 1t is covered with growth of Oak Ash Poplar,
Sweet Gum Mulberry and all the other growth Of wood
al on fine nigh Hammock Land. The balance of said
track, and back of the above is fine VP with heavy
growth of CYPRESS AND READS OR CANE. At
this time cartng can be done through any Of said Lands
The range for hogs cattle is the finest
Persons wishing to examine said lands will find near
Westbrooks Post Office Ba zen county, N g.; and in my
absence they will find Mr. John 3. Ellis the land who
will show it. J. A robson.


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