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Year: 1859

EE The following article written
by one Of the individuals which figured
in our report Of the meeting of he Dav-
export Institute on Sunday last. We insert
by special request; though We cannot cay
we believe in his creed or espouse the
cause in which he lahors, in any degree
We have published articles against the pro
ceedings of the Society, but we are will
ing at all times to allow its members a
fair hearing:


EDIroks DEMOCRAT The following COM
munication was sent to the News for publ
cation in connection with certain other ar
ticIes which you call pretty appropriately
"highfalutin ;" but was rejected, for the rea
son suppose that the minister does not wish
to exchange pulpits just at this time. if you
think it worthy, and have room. please in
sert. The article speaks for itself and needs
no explanation. !.
Year: 1859

PERsoNAL.-We are glad to notice
that the Office of the LIE Claire House is
again ornamented with the countenance
tofore occupied position in that place in
an acceptable manner. Glad to see Put
back and in his old place once more.
Year: 1859

To KEEP MILK, RIcu-Take it while
warm from the COW, set it in a cool place,
and stir it continually until all the animal
heat is out No cream will arise after
this operation. Try it and see what good
rich milk you will have.
Year: 1859

We prepared TO do all kinds of Job Work. in
plain and fancy colors, in style of excellence that
cannot be surpassed and devOtng special attention to
this branch Of business respectfully solicit the
patronage q all who desire any kind Of printing done
We have fixed prices at as low rates any re-
spectacle and will hereafter in consid
GRAFTON Of these reduced prices expect the cash
special contract, on the delivery of the work.


HOLLOWAY K DAVIS.
Year: 1859

rD,roR DEMOCRAT: Permit me to say
t.w words in regard to the May Party al
porrv Creek, on the I'd inst. Owing to the
min but q small number of those who inten-
dad to be present arrived; but those who did
brave the storm were well repaid for their
trouble.


Tn common numbers there were twenty.
Eve ladies present, but as dancing commu
nity. they were equal to fifty-and in point
of beauty just as many as person could
wish. Doubtless, instead of the one hundred
nresent, on this joyous occasion, there would
have been at least three hundred, but for the
rushing, roaring, and raging tempest, which
came bowling in wrath from the dark old
mountains


The ballroom was enlarged for the occas-
ion and was superb, and trimmed with great
taste, especially the oranges that were hang.
ing in profusion among the fir boughs. The
band under the direction of Jim Mason, dis.
coursed most excellent music. The supper
was gotten up under the management of
Dave MaXheld, which is a sufficient guaran-
tee to all persons who have stopped at the
house during the past seven years. His mer.
its as caterer admits of no comparison in
this section of the country Suffice it to say
that on this occasion he surpassed himselfE
The household arrangements were under the
management of Mrs. David johnson. In
fact, the only thing that was not supplied
equal to the demand was time, as the hours
were only about twenty minutes long


Lastly, though certainly not least, let me
say word or two about our Generalssimo.
Russ JOHNSON 1t did me good to see the
great big-hearted "cuss" travel around and
see that everything was right, and his only
trouble seemed to be that his larder was not
attacked by n greater army, that he might
show how futile would be the attempt to eat
him out. By unanimous request Of those
present, he has consented to open his hospit-
able doors to us again on the F33..h of of july
and Woui' 'Evlse all Terpsichoreans to hold
themselves ID readiness for that occasion.


Yours, &c, HOP WALTZ.
Year: 1859

CONFLICT recently occurred at Valparaiso
between the United States Consul (Mr Ire
vitt) and the authorities of that place, grow
ing out of an attempt of the police to search
the consuPs private residents for refugees
The attempt was made during the absence of
the consul, but his place was supplied by his
lady, who refused TO permit the house to be
searched, owing to the fact that the police
had no written order for so doing. The con-
sui happening to arrive at the time when
the police officer was becoming violent in
his conduct, and finding thOt he had no writ.
ten request for the delivery of the refugees,
ordered him to leave, which he did. The
Valparaiso correspondent of the Panama
Star and Herald, in giving an account of the
affair, says:


In the alteration with the police officer,
after he had been made aware that he was in
the Consulate, Mr.. Rand, Consular Secretary,
was knocked down and would have been
killed, if Mrs. Trevitt had not placed herself
before him and dared them to strike her In
the struggle the Consul succeeded in disarm-
ing the officer, and this with revolver at
head was what really brought him to terms
finally.


The next day, a party of thirty men went
to capture the parties concealed, and politely
requested the Consul to walk out with his
family, in order that the house might be
searched, and if necessary, burned down fer
the sake of getting the prisoners. Mr.. Ire
witt then surrendered under protest, and left
the premises, where six young men were
shortly after found and taken prisoners.


There is a variety of opinion as to the
propriety of the conduct both of the Consul
and the authorities; but the fact is that the
lntendente who denies the right of the
American Consul to give protection, himself
sought refuge with his family in the house of
the Spanish Consul during the hottest part of
the tumult.


Mr.. Trevitt's exequatur was yesterday con
cealed by this Government, and it is said that
an action will be entered against him for re-
sistance to the constituted authorities.
Year: 1859

The session which is now being held in
San Francisco by the Grand Lodge of odd
Fellows of this State will continue during
the week. About two hundred delegates are
present. Almost all the Lodges and En-
campments in the State are represented.
Year: 1859

The quartz vein recently found at Indian
creek, Yreka, is still improving in the rich
ness of its prospects,. The Chronicle is Of the
opinion that but few veins in the State pay
better than this.
Year: 1859

AT last accounts, the war in Chile between
the reyolutionists and the Government party
was still going on. An engagement had ia
ken place in Coquimbo, in which the latter
were forced to retire leaving ninety-ive
killed and wounded. The loss of the revou
tionists is said to have been double
Year: 1859

LAID OvER.-Ryland Hankins was be-
fore the Mayor yesterday to answer for stealing
u gold bracelet, earnings, finger ring and pencil
from Mary Jane Perceil. but owing to the iudis'
position of the complainant, the investigation was
continued,
Year: 1859

BE EcoNoMcAL--Thc man who commences
early in lite TO practice economy is always a sue
cessful man. Those who take care of cents
soon have dollars. The small unnecessary ex-
penditnres are what keep so many men po +,
and at toll all their lives. is really aston
ishing to find how fe men and women think
it a duty to be economical when the world goes
smoothly with them. While it is rare to find
person who. would not irish to be rich, it is
easy to find persons, with abundant opportu-
mites, who will not strive TO be Independent
and prepared for the little vcsstudcS Of life.


Some love display, and will even run in debt
to crafty their foolish passion. Others go Oh
the principle of living willie they can and ban,
ish all thoughts of bad times, sickness, or an
old age. Others, again, contract bad or cxpcn
svc habits, and rather than make an attempt
to get rid of them submit to their tyranny and
deceive themselves with the plea that they are
necessary to the full enjoyment Of life. But
the full enjoyment Of life consists in living wise
ly and nationally. Transient pleasures can be
purchased too dearly, and for hours of rotous
enjoyment, days and months Of misery and
pain may be the fruits.


He will enjoy life most who moderates his
desires and economics the rewards of hts toll.
He will be freer from apprehensions and will
have less regrets to disturb his happier mo-
nents. No one may anticipate that his path
through life will be lighted by continued sun
shlne This year may be prosperous one;
the next may be the reverse. The mechanic
VINO now has abundant work and good wages
cannot tell whether these will or not be per-
manent. lie knows not how soon his health
may fail, and his little family be wthouta a pro-
wider And SO it is Of one who earns his bread
by his own labor. 1t is therefore their duty
to be economical while all is going well with
Year: 1859

REVOLUTIONARY MILITARY CLAIMS AND THOSE FOR


SERVICES IN THE WAR OF 1872 WITH GREAT


BRITAIN.


The United States Revolutionary Bounty Land War
rants fled since last rel covering ony $40 acres have
been satisfied with scrip under the act of Both May
Year: 1859

The following estimate Of the quantities OF Of
fered lands which had been Withdrawn from sale aud
location in view of the railroad grants and have since
been released from suspension and restored TO market
during the past year;
Year: 1859

SENT AwAY.-The Columbus Enquirer
says four men, suspected of being aboli.
ton emsaries, were arrested on the Fri
day preceding, and there being no proof
to criminate them, they were kindly per.
mitted to leave with their faces turned
Northward. The same paper adds:


1t is best for all transient Northern men
to have a known and honest business
when they come South just now, and we
do not condemn the disposition to expel
them if they cannot exhibit such "cre-
dentials;" nevertheless we trust that the
people of this and every other Southern
community will continue to act coolly and
cautiously-thatt they will not inflict per-
sonal violence without sufficient proof
that it is deserved,
Year: 1859

TnuTH.-Let truth be as dear to you as
the apple of your eye; and when the blush
springs not to your cheek, and your
tongue falters not even at the unuttered
thought Of deception, then be sure that
You are neither fit for earth or heaven
for the society of men or angels.
Year: 1859

BB- A good story is told by the Chi
cago Times about the Presidential APP
pointments of postmasters in that State.
One unlucky appointee was compelled
to decline for the reason set. forth below |:
" Dear Sir Although ] acknowledge
the honor of my appointment regret to
say have yet an unexpired term of five
years in the Penitentiary, which compels
me to decline your hattering offer"
Year: 1859

The San Francisco National, in the course
Of an article on the Senatorial question says,


This being admitted of whom shall the
caucus be composed ? This question may
sound strange TO Democratic ears. for the
answer to such is obvious. In view OF the
fact. however, that certain pseudo. Demo.
Gratis have advocated the policy OF admit
ting the men who, at the last election, were
united in common alliance with the Black
Republicans in reasonable opposition to the
Democracy. it becomes an important inquiry
Shall the Donglas- -Brodericl boilers partici-
pate in the election of a Senator? We All
swer-never Every true Democrat will
answer-never The man who advocates it
should be regarded with suspicion. To re-
ceive them into Democratic couDsels would
be Offering a reward TO the blackest treason.
If such a crime as they have committed can
be palliated by a simple word Of repentance
and promise of future reformation. then
henceforth let treason be the highest pass
port to preierment, and desertion to the
enemy the highest political virtue"
Year: 1859

New USE FOR WISE-During a recent severe
storm in Los Angeles, so says correspon-
dent o ( the Alta, French woman who owns
some 500 sheep saved them from perishing
in the following manner She built fire
in her house, and then took them all in by
detachments, and while she warmed them.
gave to each glass Of native red wine. 1t
is not distinctly stated whether The wine or
the fire were most powerful saving agents.
Year: 1859

re- We admit the communication OF
al. S. NJ" on outside, but must express
our unqualified dissent from his views. We
are decidedly opposed to anything like o
property qualification a prerequisite to the
enjoyment Of the elective franchise.
Year: 1859




- - SABINE Fam, May II. 1859 3.
An intelligent correspondent, Harper,s%in u
recent number Of your paper, seems anxious TO
know my opinion on certain points that he al
ludes to.


Iutterly'repudiate Judge Douglas idea that
Territorial Legislature nav discriminate against
slavery, and nothing could induce me to support
for the Presidency any one standing on this lat
FORM ~,s- - -. i
consider IL as elenr as mathematical prob
lem. that the South have right to be protected
with their slave property in the Territories, and
that Congress. their Instruments, the Terrific
rial Legislatures. should afford this protection
As question Of practical action, would not at
this time have originated this iseue, but having
been raised. as a Southern Representative i shall
demand the fullest measure of our rights.


In reference to the African slave trade, cor.
daily agree with Harper" that while the
Union lasts 1T will prove firebrand to distract
aud divide our people. and divert us from the
greater and more important Issue Of safety and
Independence.


When have gathered my fodder design to
visit my constituents in their several Districts,
and hope then TO be able to give them at length
my views npon the political complexion Of the
times


may be permitted, however. to say now that
never has the future looked more gloomy to me-
We are threatened with tho greatest possible ca
lamity-the dominatiGa of an imperious North,
and the paralysis of disunited South. We eshall
need all wisdom and moderation to avert the
disnstersthat threaten us. and yet how marked
is the absence of q ese great qualities OIL the part
of many who aspire to direct public opinion at
the South. rs. .... ILL.


1t Is but too probable that hostile sectional
party North will soon acquire possession Of the
Government In that event. the South should
not remain moment longer in the Union. Yet
who does not feel that the success of that move.
ment for independence depends upon the opin.
ion Of the people Of the South as to how far the
success Of the sectionalized North WAS owing to
tho impoiiey Of the South. But how little defer
ence do many of the best friends of Southern in
dependence pay TO this TRUTH


In conclusior---I fear the North sectionaIized
will soon take possession of the Governments
Then go for Southern independence at all haz-
ards. by single State leading off if necessary.
To make this movement successful. the South
should be made as much possible one in senti-
ment, ihe North should be divided as much Us
possible; to accomplish this. in my opinion, the
three great requisites Of Southern Statesmanship
are--moderation, moderation. moderation.


Very respectfully, 81.
WILLIAM w. BOYCE.
4
Year: 1859

To MornERs.--A medical friend requests us to
publish the following prescription, which has
proved Of great use in all infamasory attacks Of
the chest head or bowels 1t is RECOMMENDED
by Raspalb one Of the most famous cotemporary
chemists, and formerly member Of the French
Provisional Government


Dissolve one tablespoonful OF coarse salt in q
quart Of cold water; add to It strong Liquor
AmmoHia half an ounce. and one-fourth Of an
ounce Of spirits Of camphor. Shake well to.
gether, and keep always ready for use in a we'll
stopped bottlo. Il Ia applied externally. with
several thicknesses Of linen cotton fabric, and
will insure more speedy aud uniform success
than all other means adopted by the generality
Of medical authority. As a wash in feyers i
will answer admirably. II should be kept al
wsys on hand as domestic remedy.
Year: 1859

DHscRIPTloS ORA You've DEVIL = Nothing can
be more instructive to thinker than the man.
ner in which the devil is personifed TO some
good people, who seem TO have too good knowl-
edge Of him for their comfort A worthy farm-
er at a country meeting. for the relation OF the
religious experience Of Its members, said he had
been severely tried by young devil. Said he.


He come last night and sot down on the side
of my bed, and grinned at me rs was sayin'
my prayers; he want the old devil. dear bretl-
rem. but q little young one, that would weigh
about forty pounds lie sot down on the side of
the bed, and could just see his tail and huffs q
stekin' out under his cloak; il was terrible cold
that night, and he looked ms though they took
good care on him To hum. had good chance
to look at him, but went on a pra YIN; he don't
frighten me bit; I'd seen his daddy before; 60
looked out Of Q corner Of my eye, and I could
gee hls' little horns; they was Jest beginin to
start. like little bull calf; they wasn't more
than two iaehes long, bus they looked as though
they might get TO betsrrible pokerish some day."


[Nelo York SealpeL
Year: 1859

She rose and wiped the tears away


That glitter'd on her pailid cheek
For she was not by nature weak.
But sometimes fierce as well as gay
And motloning around the friends
Which fortune Oft In sorrow sends,
Quite audible but half suppressed
She thus her followers addressed:
Year: 1859

Was lit as by some meteor light


That bathes the soft imperial blue,


In molten sens of golden hue,
And lifts the dusky veil of night.


The clash the clang was on the air


The dying groan of keen despair


The victor's shout--the battling van


The hoarse dull voice of angry man,
When all the passions black and dire


Are lit by fury's lurid fire,
Were loosed upon that horrid night,


That wrapt. Bembibre's brow in fiame.
And spread around murd'rous sight,


That left the convent but name.
w,
Papeta's voice, above the din


OF battle and destroying fire,
Electric like seemed to inspire
With courage that was near akin


To iendish vengeance, those who slew
With ruthless blade on ev'ry hand
The remnant of the monkish band,
Until their numbers weaker grew,


Or wildly forth in terror flew,
From the sad scene of havoc dire.
Year: 1859

did meet with few extraordinary mean men in Sidney. There was one, merchant prince, who made it boast that he had never given away shilling in his life. So far as l know, he only departed from his extreme sell fsllness on one occasion, and the circumstances are worth relating One morning poor Irish man stepped into his counting-house, and, looking the very picture of misery, said, "Oh !! may it please your honor, Pve lost q pig-the only pig had-and mietress -, the gov erness, has given me a pound, and sent me to you for another. She says you have enough gold to buy sty wid, and will be sure to give me little" At first old hard-ist refused i: upon which Paddy threw himself on stool, and raised such n pteous wall that the mer- chant, thinking he was mad about the death of his pig. gave him the pound to get quit of him. Next day the proprietor of the defunct porker was passing the warehouse, and seeing his benefactor at the door. pulled his hat to him. "Well, did you get drunk with that pound, or buy another pig ?" asked the rich man, gruf1y. Bought pig, yer honor-a darling little thing, wid a sweet twist in his tail, like lady's curl" We'll, it's to be hoped you'll take better care of him than you did of the other. What did he die of P l" Die of !? Did you say die of now? Why, get out wid ye, he was so fat l killed him !"
Year: 1859

TIE MOTHER. Young man Thy mother is thy best earthly friend. The world may forget you-thy mother never the world may willully do you many wrorgs-thy mother never the world may prosecute you while ls- ing, and when dead, plant the ivy and the nightshade of islander upon your grassless grave-but thy mother will love and cherish you while living, and if she survives you, will

 weep for you when dead, such tears as none but mother knows how to weep. Love thy motheri
Year: 1859

For few brief days Stephen A. Douglas shone as a statesman, but he had not the courage to carry through the part, and has sunk back to the chair of politician, and not very shrewd one at that. He started for Connecticut, backed out when he heard that the administration was fully endorsed by the Middlctown convention, but was over-per- suaded into lending his name by letter which virtually put his reputation at stake as we'll as the Presidents. Mr.. Buchanan seems to have been the only consistent sham engaged in the fight. MT. Douglas went in" gratui- tously, and cannot now ask to be counted out" As for our opponents at home, they were both Douglas and Buchanan men, by quick turns-anything to get vote. But they are aH whipped. The Washington cor respondent of the Baltimore American sets the little giant in his true light.

 The friends of Judge Douglas here are much exercised that he complicated himself by letter in the Connecticut election. They think that it was gratutous blunder, inasmuch as the committal might have been easily avoided. His position was bad enough before, but it is now much worse, inasmuch as he shares the defeat of the administration, and especially of Mir. Toucey They are all in the same boat. and may expect the same fate at Charleston. Since the appearance of Judge Douglas here last winter, after his election, he has gradual ly subsided into condition of surprising un- importance. When he entered the democratic caucus at the first opportunity, without a syl- lable of rcbuke to the humiliating indignity to which he had been subjected, in the deposition from the chairmanship of the Committee on Territories, he at orce descended from the high place he had before occupied as politi cal leader, and lost moral cast as man. That, ground is not to be recovered easily"
Year: 1859

Many people like newspapers, but few
preserve them yet the most interesting
reading imaginable is file Of old news
papers. 1t brings up the very age, With
all its hustle and everyday affairs, and
marks its genius and its spirit more than
the most lsbored description Of the his.
torian. Who can take up a paper half
century back, without the thought that
almost every name there printed is now
cut upon tombstone at the head Of sp
epitaph
Year: 1859

~ The Ladies had q splendid
time at their Union Festival ct LeClaire
Hall on Friday evening There were At
least four hundred persons present; and the
time was mostly spent in hearing entertain
ing lectures. singing by the Philharmonic
Society. and partaking Of . splendid repsst
which the ladies had prepared, as they alone
can prepare such things. The occasion
was one of the most pleasant we have had
this winter. The best Of the whole per-
formance remains yet to be told; the festi-
val netted full a hundred dollars in cash,
which will be great help to the society in
their present needy circumstances, and will
put it in condition-pecuniarily-to con-
tinue . permanent and lasting organizA-
tion.
Year: 1859

SUNDAY WoKK.-It is an important
act that there are double the number Of
letters sent from our post office on Monday
mornings, that are sent any other day in
the week This comes from the habitu.
eostum Of, We may say. threefourths OF the
people making Sunday the day in which to
write up their correspondence. Here il a
fruitful subject for q sermon.
Year: 1859

FERRY BoAT.-One year ago to-day
the Ferry boat was making regular trips
across the river. Sleighing was likewise
very good and literally patronized. Very
much like this year. with the exception of
the Ferry Boat.
Year: 1859

CANT SEE THE PoINT.-We can't
exactly see. why Ross. the lecturer on Pixies
Peak, made such botch in his "sell" on
Friday night. After the fellow had paid his
printing expenses, he WAS not sharp enough
even to get that money back He only got
dollar or two at the door, previous to
leaving. Perhaps his conscience smote him.
We hope he will live long enough to explain
his conduct in the case.
Year: 1859

BRILL1ANT.-Wc are informed that
several ladies of this city are going to re-
present Night at the coming Fancy Dress
Ball. That ,Oould be good joke to see
Night in Davenport by gas light. Wouldn't
it be sumner for sore ewes?