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Year: 1859

goes near him with desperate intent to butt
the intruder over. We met or passed TO.
day two parties of Pixies Peakers who had
respectively lost three oxen or steers. STAN.
peded last night by herds Of Buffalo. The
muies at the Express stations have to be
carefully watched to preserve them from o
similar catastrophe-to their owners.


do not like the flesh Of this wild OK. II
is tough and not juicy. OF course, l re.
member that our cookery is of the most
unsophisticated pattern-carrying us back
to the age of the building of the Pyramids,
at least-but l would much rather see an
immense herd of Buffalo on the prairie than
eat the best of them.


The heritage hereabout is nearly all the
Short fine grass known as the Buffalo grass,
and is closely fed down; we are far beyond
the stakes of the urveyor-beyond
the usual haunts of white men. The Santa
te trail is far south of us; the California
is considerably north. Very probably, the
Buffalo on Solomon's Fork were never hun
ted by white men till this Spring. Should
one of these countless herds take q fancy
for man-hunt, our rihemen would find eT-
~ aSoo uO


Though our road is hardly two months
old, yet we passed two graves on it to-day.
One is that Of an infant, born in tent Of
the wife of one Of the station.mast on
her way to bis post, and which lived but
day; the other that Of a Missiourian on his
way to Pixies Peak, who was accidentally
shot in taking rifle from his wagon. His
party seems to have been singularly unfor-
tunate. A camp or two further on, a hur-
ricane overlook them and tore their six
wagons into GREENWOOD; they were able to
make but three paSsablc wagons out of the
remains. Their loss in other property was
serious; and they sustained much bodily
harm. One more of them was buried a
camp or two further on


Those whom we meet here coming down
confirm the worst news we have had from
the Peak. There is scarcely any gold there /;
those who dig cannot average two shillings
per Gay; all who can get away are leaving;
Denver and Auraria are nearly deserted; /;
terrible suferings have been endured on the
Plains, and more must yet be encountered;
hundreds would gladly work for their board,
bnt cannot fnd employment in short,
Fixes Peak is an exploded bubble, which
thousands must bitterly rue to the end of
their days. Such is the tenor of our latest
advices. | have received none this side of
LeaVenworth that contradict them. My
informant says all are getting away who
can, and that we shall find the region near
ly deserted. That is likely, but we shall
see. H.G.
Year: 1859

Life would appear to be very Danger
ous sea, judging by the number Of wrecks
that strew its shores-mOre remarkably un-
safe, perhaps, for pleasure yachts and such
other fancy craft as may fail to maintain
the proper relations between canvass and
ballast, know of no object of contem-
plation more sad than human wreck


can look upon death when it brings release


TO a happy soul or even to a miserable body,
with an emotion akin to satisfaction
can contemplate great calamiy, when it
involves no stain of honor and no loss Of
Character With equanimity-content that
the hand of Providence is in it, and that
good must consequently come out Of it /;
can read OF great conflicts upon the battle
held, where the atmosphere is burdened by
expiring life, and blood flows in rivers, and
rise from the picture inspired by its hero
lsms but l caunot look upon a human
wreck, lost life, ruined man or woman.
without being sick with horror, or sadden.
Year: 1859

NEW YORK, April l6-The Courier Des Etats Uns repeats its former assertion that new ex- petition for the conquest of Cuba is now on foot also asserts that part of the expedition has already sailed and that within a few days the whole affair will be made public. The plan, as sketched by the Courier, is to land on some re- ing in the island shall summon them to march upon Havana
Year: 1859

1t may chagrin Young America to learn,
but nevertheless it is fact, that the meers-
chaum so popular in this country at the
present day, costing from 81 to IS, are
mere shams. The genuine meerschaum, OF
that portion in which the cigar or tobacco
is placed, is made in Vienna, of clay found
in Asia. This clay resembles the porcelain
clay of this country, and is easily moulded
into any desired shape, and the finer the
quality, the more easily is it colored by the
oil of tobacco. The mouthpiece of the
meerschaum is made of amber, a substance
resembling rosin, found along the Baltic
Sea. This is valued according to the size
of tho piece and its fitness for mouthpieces,
Some of them sell as high as $50, and the
bowls for pipes as high as $50, in conse-
quence of the elaborate carving upon them.
They are made in Vienna, where large
number of persons are employed to meet
the present demand. The price, however,
cannnt be considered enormous when it is
understood that the finest quality of meers.
chaum cannot be perfectly colored under
three months, and then it must be in use
nearly all the time; say, for instance, thirty
cigars per day smoked through one, each
costing three cents, would make the cost
for ninety days $sl, without counting sick
headache, nervousness, etc.
Year: 1859

Governor Willard, of Indiana has come
TO the rescue of his brother-in-law, the fu-
gitive Cook, but whether he will accomplish
his purpose by his prowess as military com
mander Of sovereign State, or by his pow
ers of cajolery as a democratic politician, is
not known. A Fifth Avenue democrat sug-
gests that it would bc good idea to let
Cook off on condition that be would make
the right sort of confession. A document
Of this kind, duplicating leading Republi-
cans in the Harper's Ferry movement, would
be worth at least a hundred thousand dol
lars for party capital, and might make up
for the sad JSaseO Of poor Forbes.
Year: 1859

gaming ground in our midst, that we must

 take care of the south, and the party will take care of itself" This principle, which, Tn effect, IS being carried out by many, is last showing itself in the Reorganization of our party. When the attachment to the party, and its firm union, is held as secondary to few vague notions of State rights and wrongs, then shall we see dis organization in its worst form, with all its dlre consequences.

 This spirit which is becoming more or less prevalent throughout the south, for men to plant themselves upon certain plans and notions of their own, with reference to federal, slate, and particularly southern policy, and standing to them despite party and every thing else, we deem most unfor- tunate. If every single individual was to shape his political course. and stand un- yielding to his every notion or opinion, ir- respective of his party, would disorganiza- ton not be the inevitable consequence?- No one will dispute 1t. When the clear Will of the majority is ascertained, how much soever we may differ with 1t, it is our duty' as good partisans, to bow in meek submission, and put our shoulders to the wheel, in furtherence of the common cause. lhls IS. certainly the true policy, at the pre- sent Juncture, in the south Eevery true democrat must believe that the rights of the south are inseparable from the perpe- tulty and triumph of the democratic party. Destroy this party break asunder its or ganlzatlon, and our only recourse, is, for every State and every man taking care of their own. Then how perfectly suicidal IS It tor southern men, democrats, not only to kick at conventions, but refuse to obey the mandates of the party itself. We see men every where pursuing this course, and not few do we find in our own State. who, when they cannot influence or dripe caucus in the course chalked out for its action, instead of falling in the ranks, when the clear will of the majority has been as- certalned, are willing to turn their arms against their old comrades in arms, and denounce them as perpetrators of frand, aud wllful disorganizers. Who are the disor- Sanlzers, let the issue and the canlor of the people decide.
Year: 1859

Ess~ The following article from the Ma dison Journal is worthy the attention of every democrat in Arkansas. Calm, clear and forcible it has truth in every line. The democratic party must be united to preserve the rights of the south. The democratic party is the State rights party, and any at tempt to create another party out of it will weaken the one and end in the destruction of both. Let us close up ranks, let us stand shoulder to shoulder, follow the old democratic flag and keep step to our oli music. And if new and Aashily painted banner is waved, to induce HIS to list under its folds, no matter what taking mottoes are inscribed on 1t, let us not break ranks. Let these new self constituted officers who seek to form independent companies learn that we prefer to trust to those who have hefore led uS to victory.
Year: 1859

Es- Gov. Conway is on visit to Baton Rouge, La., and will probably be absent for week or more. In the mean time Hon. Thomas Fletcher is the acting gov ernor.

 Considering that the General Assembly ceased to exist, we must say that the presi- dent of the senate is very singular speci- men for dead man, for his eye is as bright and step as lively as ever. If the legisa- ture is not in existence except when it is in session, it is singular how Mir. Fletcher can be governor, by virtue of being presi- dent of the senate
Year: 1859

and l should look upon that man as the first and greatest benefactor of his country whose wisdom could point out to us some practical and satisfactory means by which we could, through our own instrumentality, and without interference from our neigh bors, provide for the ultimate emancipa- tion and removal of all slaves in the coun- try. Ispeak of this as desirable thing, especially to the owners of slaves, who, I think, are the chief sufferers, but. at the same time, fear it is perfectly Utopian to attempt it; but have seen too much diff. ference between the enterprise, the industry and the prosperity of the free and the slave States, to doubt the advantage we would derive from it if it could be accomplished"
Year: 1859

THE WEArHER.-During the past week we have had several frosty nights, but the peaches are not all killed. North of us, we are afraid, great deal of damage was done to the fruit The weather for two or three days was so cold as to render fires necessa- ry The wheat crop is generally promising and with the exception of the overAowed portion of the State there is every prospect of a good season to the farmers and plant
Year: 1859

-


BY PERCY GARNETT.


In the course of fmy life I had passed thro'
some very strange scenes, and met with some
very strange personages. It is my intention,
in the present number, to relate an adven-
ture which occurred to me some years ago
while on professional business in the North
ern States.


Itwas dark November day, and thick
heavy clouds overhead seemed as if they
must soon relieve themselves, by pouring on
the already saturated earth. the accumula-
ton of waters contained within their BOSOM
AT length the wind began to rise, gently at
first, but it was not long before it increased
in violence until it blew perfect hurri-
cane. Large drops of rain commenced to
fall, and in short period most fearful
storm ragged. There were two of us on a
pedestrian tour. At the time this storm
commenced we were about mile from the
village of Castleton, in Vermont. We
made the best our way to the village in
question, and with some difficulty reached
it, not, however, without being drenched to
the skin. This misfortune was easily rem
edied by change Of clothes, and by the
bright fire burning in the principal room of
the chief hotel in the place.


: There was only one other guest in this a.
partment besides ourselves. When we en-
tered he was seated in front of the stove
with his elbows resting on his knees, and
his face buried in his hands. For mo-
ment he did not appear to be aware any one
had come into the room, for he remained in
the same position without looking up. Nv
companion, however, addressed some re-
mark to him, he then raised his head, and
l had an opportunity to notice his appear
ance.


= There was something very strange about
him not SO much in any single feature as
in his whole appearance. His face was
deathly pale, and his eye and hair were in
tensely black. His white teeth, black NOUS
tache, and white face formed such contrast
that it could not fail Of being remarked by
every one who saw him He was clothed
in deep black, but he was evidently not in
Year: 1859




Toa refia.d woman recoifs with
yirtuous scorn from her fallen sister,
hut oftep welcomes him by whom
she fell. We are told thai Christ
said to the woman's Accusers,' lie that
is without sin among you. let him
cast the FIRST stone;' but, smitten by
conscience, they went out one by one.
And who is not in some way allied
to this great guilt? The fact OF com
mon weakness should at least make
us merciful. Itis cot just that upon
the woman alone should fall the blot
of shame. The text is a great les
son Of charity and mercy, and II is
a great lesson of justice also. There
is neither Justice, honor. nor dellea-
cv in our modern custom, which
scarcely frowns upon the guilty man.
while pouring out all the walls OF
wrath upon the guilty woman 1t
may or may not be true, as some In
s;st upon il, that this foul cancer IN
society can never be eradicated; but
we ought at least to insist, that the
shame shall be fairly divided, that
ahe SHINING man shall be branded as
deepIy AS the shining woman. sup
nose every guilty man bore the
nark Of shame in his face, 10 the
market, or at church, how long woulc
the evil continue? But the mean
moss of man has thrust the whole
shame upOn wOman.
Year: 1859

A correspondent Of a Minnesota
paper writing from Pixies Peak, says
that the miners are very much dis
couraged in that region from being
compelled to dig through solid vein
of silver, four feet thick, before they
Can reach The gold. How very dis
couragingl
Year: 1859

SINGULAR SUIr.-.The Hudson
River Railroad Company were de-
fendants in somewhat peculiar suit
the other day. A man sued them
for the damage done to bis house BY
fire-not that they Were in any way
the cause of the fire, hut by the
act of their servants the fire could
not be promptly extinguished. The
house was on the line Of the railroad,
and the hose was laid across the
track; the cars passing at the time
cut it in twain, and thus the useful
ness of the fremen was partially de-
s:royed. The Court decided that the
company were liable, and a verdict
was rendered against them.
Year: 1859

Sseeny wants to know what there
is about mush and milk tha. fills q
fellow up SO. He says he never can
eat more than four or five quarts
without feeling quite tull- There Is
something strange about it.
Year: 1859

The increase on the last return being ........, 81
The Warden at Randals Island complained that the
beef to the institution for the patients was
tough that the younger children could not mastcae IL
The matter referred TO the Committee Supplies


communication received from w. j. Haskett late
Treasurer stating that he had deposited 100 with the
City Treasurer, being money received from the Excise
Commissioners.


Several aoavs referring to the late abuse Of children
attached 70 the Amshouse by outdoor nurse, which
sented and read.


Dr. B,bbins stated that he was acquainted with Mary
Carlock the who had charge Of the children and
had frequently attended children under her supervision
She temperate and careful cothe her charges
properly The injurious report recently published the
Tribune Was entirely false


Mary Hyde testified that the apartments Of Mary Car
allotted the children and good Two days prior ~
the arrest the children were comfortably clothed and to
her knowledge and belief they never drugged.


Governor SMITH very severely handled the reporter of
the Tribune for circulating such an Injurious report He
pitied him a. man and wliu misrepresenter Of the
truth and Of diseraced humanity. There was truth
whatever in the statement


Governor MoLoNEY observed that the who, pea
ing the characters of innocent people, chance and op
portunity offered would divest man OF the contents OF


The entire feeling Of the Board was in accordance with
these sentiments, and the following resolution IN sub
stance agreed to-


That the Board consider the attempt originating with
Interested parties forward their views subject
Of the support Of psppsr children nhsy deny
calculated pure The character OF the Board and Of the
members individually


Governor GuxrHKR brought up motion OF Governor
ghausen for the appointment Of officer capable
Of speaking and writing the English French and German
languages; after excited discussion was laid over
till next meeting and the Board adjourned.
Year: 1859

A FEW DAYS SINCE country fellow entered one of the New York houses, and marching up to the counter eIclai med, Here I am, l want you to take a fair look at me Without a word further he strode out The next day the same customer appeared, uttered the same words, and again disappeared, The third day at about the same time he called in, and advancing to the tellers desk, threw down a draft payable three days after sight Now, said he, "you have seen me three times, want the money for it.
Year: 1859

TIE following is funeral sermon lately preached in Ohio by Buckeye clergyman: "I have been begged, importuned and entreated to preach this sermon, but l don't want to do it I never did like the man; never knew nothing good of him. He had horses and he run them; he had cocks and he fit them | have heard he was occasionally good at fires The bearers will please remove the body, and sing the following hymn:

 With rapture we delight to see

 The cuss removed "
Year: 1859

0N THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEM- V Der next, day consecrated in the hearts of all Democrats, ai commemorative of that which the Constitution Of the United States was adopted it is proposed to Commence at Washington the pubIiea- ton of Political and Literary Magazine, to be styled THE
Year: 1859

REoPENING OF THE SLAVE TRADE.-At n
recent meeting of the Black Oak Is. C) Agri.
cultural Society, resolutions were adopted
requesting the Legislature Of South Carolina
"to take such steps as will induce a change
Of tie unconstitutional and iniquitous law Of
the United States forbidding the introduction
Of the negro from Africa into the Southern
States The preamble is in substance, that
the South is in great need of negro labor,
and that the planter is the best missionary
TO the A Africnn
Year: 1859

A WHALING MASTER COwHIDED. On Tues
day afternoon last, at the counting room Of
one Of our merchants, quite an excitement
was created by the appearance of woman
who approached the captain of a ship recent
ly arrived at this port from whaling voy-
age. and Indignantly inquired if he knew her
1T he could look upon the face Of an Injured
mother. The captain turned pale, and at
tempted to escape, but the woman waxed
warm ami taking from her dress pocket q
coWnldG' vigorously applied it to his face
ana back some forty or Fifty times. The agent
and clerk Immediately vacated the premises.
leaving the captain, his son, and the injured
mother by themselves. The woman having
discharged what She considered duty to


herself and boy, stepped into a hack which
was awaiting her at the door, and took her
departure.-Nep Bedtord( Conn Mercury.
Year: 1859

BADLY SoARED.-A certain individual il
town here, a very respectable. good-hearted
fellow, was seated just behind the Station
House, yesterday, enjoying himself in the
shade, when he was suddenly rushed upon
by man of ferocious aspect with drawn
pistol in hand, cooked and presented direct
" at his head. He no sooner saw this appa-
rition than he dashed headlong from the
spot, and has not been seen since. 1t seems
that the fellow who had the pistol had been
confined in the Station House with mania a
potu, and, being still out of his head, conclu-
ded that this man had some dark designs on
him and the Station House. Resolving to
"clean out the suspicious individual, he
seized an empty pistol which was near by,
and rushed upon his unsuspecting victim in
the manner described. 1t is said the latter
made good time as far as he was seen going
up the alley. Of course he knew nothing of
the pistols being empty
Year: 1859

Excessive EATING.-In a letter to Lord
Murray, Sydney Smith says:


. You are, hear, attending more to diet
than heretofore If you wish anything like
happiness in the fifth act of life, you should
pay more attention to the amount you eat
and drink. Did ever tell you my calcula
ton about eating and drinking? Having
ascertaiped the weight of what did live
upon, found that, between ten and seventy
years of age, had eaten and drank a one
horse wagon loads of meat and drink more
than would have preserved me in life and
health. The value of this mass of nourish.
ment is considered TO be worth $1,000 ster-
ling. 1t occurred to me that l must have
starved to death more than one hundred.
This is frightful calculation, but irresistibly
true-and think dear Murray, your wagons
need additional horses"
Year: 1859

RIsING.-The Yuba river is rapidly rising
Should it continue for few days, at the same
rate, it will overflow its banks widely and
produce much destruction of property on the
ranches situated along its banks. The gar
dens in the suburbs of the city are already
measurably overfowed, and considerable loss
has been sustained by the owners. There is
danger that some of the ferries will be swept
away. The snow in the mountains is evil
IDENTIFY melting very fast, and there is a vast
quantity of it on deposit.
Year: 1859

EFFoRrs are being made to start an Ad.
ministratiOn organ in Plumas county. One
thousand dollars was subscribed by the Le
compton Central Committee recently, and the
subscription is now being circulated through
out the county. 1t is not known when the
paper will get into operation, or who will be
the editor.
Year: 1859

The President is understood to be prepar-
ing fresh instructions concerning the course
to be adopted towards Nicaragua, in regard
to the recent violent treatment of American
citizens and property there, and the opening
and protection of the transit route


These instructions will soon be dispatched
to Minister Lamar