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Year: 1860

1fa person in whom we have been accus-
toned to place implicit confidence, and who
we do not believe to have ever yet deceived
us, does 50 once in the slightest particular, by
a falsehood, subterfuge, or even mere finesse,
the charm is broken forever. Such persons
seem changed and dcteriorated in oil they do,
even to their personal appearance, the very
traits Of their countenance, the character Of
their expression, and the sound Of their voice.
Year: 1860




ters would enjoy much more their walks and rides,
for some familiar acquaintance with those graceful
forms that meet them at every turn And, doubt
less all Of us, employing the information which this
book contains, would be both surprised and delight
ed at the new interest we should take in the works
of nature around u.s. and perhaps more devoutly
thankful for the rich provision which, we should
find the Author of nature has made for our service
and enjoyment


While this tract is intended for all, and useful to
all orders Of people, it is OF especial value to the
planter. To him it is invaluable. Too few OF that
class of our citizens have taste or time for the study
Of botany to any extent; and those even who have
both, commonly care little for the merely technical
information which only most treatises on that sub
ject furnish. But this gives exactly the information
that such persons need and DESIRE and in style at
tractive to everybody, and which none we think,
can fail to profit by. Surely every farmer ought to
know thoroughly, the characters and uses Of all
his trees, and Of the shrubs that abound in his
fields; and there are not many who now know
them so well that they not learn from this vol
ume much that is new to them, and especially of
their economical uses. We commend 1t to them
most heartily, and as of inestimable value
Year: 1860

The Military Convention which assembled in
Goldsboro' some time SINCE adjourned to meet again
in Salisbury on the second Wednesday Of Novem
ber next. A committee of two from each Congress
ional District was appointed to report new, Militia
ry Code for the volunteers of the State, which re-
port is to be made at the meeting in Salisbury. 1t
will no doubt be an interesting meeting, and we
hope it will be we'll attended. We learn that Gov.
Ellis warmly favors the movement, and expects to
be present at the next meeting


Let our military interest themselves in the matter
We have many very fine companies in the State,
and they ought to be fostered and encouraged Let
them meet and consult, determine upon what they
will grant their requests
Year: 1860

A SIGN-We have conversed with number of
the SheriffS of the State who are now visiting Ra-
leigh to settle their accounts with the Treasurer,
and we learn from them that the prospects of Breck
inridge and Lane in their respective Counties are
excellent The Douglas Democrats are few and far
between, while the Bell men are by no means hope
ful and enthusiastic. "a long pull, strong pull,
and a pull all together" will certainly carry the
State for Breckenridge and Lane.
Year: 1860

eI> We notice that the property of
some of our citizens is advertised for
sale by the tax collector.


The Collector had duty to perform
that duty being discharged-we trust
the matter will there stop. Let no one
bid on this property. We do not be-
lieve there is a man in Sauk Rapids
that will do it. 1t is impossible to raise
money for taxes or anything eise We
would no more think of bidding on pro-
perty thus offered for sale than upon a
Pre-emptof's right at public land sale
Year: 1860

If Bradford, the busy ST. Cloud Mcl-
chant, ever again mistakes our ugly
neighbor Of the immense buffalo coat,
for the local editor Of the Few Era, we
shall feel called upon to advise all good
looking folks 20 stay away from his store
Year: 1860

Anguish is SO alien to mans spirit, that moth
ing is more difficult to will than contrition.-
Therefore God is good enough to afflict us, that
our hearts, being brought low enough to feed on
sorrow, may the more easily sorrow for sin un-
to repentance.
Year: 1860

interests, or any other cause ol occasional dis
sension. will ever be so powerful for mischief as
to sunder the ties that now bind US together as
one people. zao


Is IDENTIFIED WITH THE INSTITUTION OF SLAVERY.


Mr.. President, I cannot conclude my remarks
without taxing the indulgence of the Senate
vet further, in saying few words upon the sub
iect of that institution, for the extension OF
which to the new Territories some gentlemen
manifest so great horror. 1t has been de-
nounced in this debate as great moral and po-
litical evil; grievous wrong and oppression to
The race which are the subjects of it; blight
and curse to the country which tolerates it, and
a sin upon the consciences of the masters in
diyidually. To impart additional gravity to
these denunciations, it is announced that the
civilized world is arrayed against slavery. am
identified with this so much abused institution,
by nv representative position in this chamber,
in association, in character, and in responsibility
to the tribunal of public sentiment it is there.
fore natural that l should desire to take some
brief notice of this accusing spirit of my North
ern countrymen.


SLAVERY HAS CIVILIZED AND OHRIsTIANIzED THE


NEGRO.


For the purpose of my argument, the origin
and progress Of slavery in the United States
NAV be briefly narrated. Without pretending
to accuracy of detail, it may be stated with suf-
ficient conformity to historical facts that some
century and half ago, or little more, a few
Year: 1860

THE PIoNEERs PASSING AWAY Tho San
Andres Independent, in noting the death and burial
of miner, says:


In this wonderfully healthy climate, deaths from
disease are rare, and, from this very rarity, when
they do occur, furnish food for serious reflection.
Most Of people to this State from eight to
eleven years ago, in the full flush Of youthful health
and hope. But few Of them ever cherished thought
that their home to be here, or that they would
ever make permanent stay in the mines--none,
perhaps, that they would here be laid down forever.
Yet, in the quiet little village on the HILL where no
sound of hammer or pick is heard through the live
long day, gradually and surely the weary wanderers
from many lands are being gathered their struggle
with fortune senced forever their hard luck; their
rich strikes: the pusations Of hope the gloom Of
despair, which each in turn animated their souls
alike forgotten. Year follows year in rapid march,
and the youthful forms Of ten years ago, are now
approaching the shady slope Of life's two-sdod hill
One by one, (howeyer sl0wly,) they pass away to
their quiet and eternal rest, leaving u.s. at each f
saddenng memories incurable. Many a rich sub
ject Of romance has been thus stored away in the
land OF the stranger; many moral hero, the incense
Of whose life, under the tide Of adversely or the sting
Of " chill penury' wasted ON the desert air."
thus is history being enriched through the decay
Of the past; and thus 30 the old pioneers down to
their long homes.
Year: 1860

LAKE CITY.-The Eureka Lake Ditch Company
have laid out town site on a piece Of land owned
by them Mt Amold's ranch about eleven miles from
San Juan up the Middle Yuba ridge, facing Humbug
Canon, and surrounded by some Ct the finest scenery
in the mountains The embryo town is christened by
the ambitious title Of Lake City. The company seil
lots at merely nominal rates. and say they will apply
the proceeds 70 public improvements, such as laying
out park and garden. Several houses are already
built on San Juan street, and occupied as dwellings,
shops and hotels. One Of the hotels is the well
known house Of Henry Arnold. Another was lately
built by Mr.. Poquion, and the roof Of it commands
enhancing view Of the adjacent mountainous
pine clad country, with far ystas Of the Sacramento
valley, the Three Buttes and the purple coast range
The slopes Of the ridge on which the town is laid
out nearly all baYe a southern exposure, clothed
with deep rich soil and are admirably adapted TO
horticulture and grape growing. There does not
seem to us TO be any necessity for town just at
that point, although there are good dggings in the
vicinity; but if some Of our French fellow citizens
can content themselves TO stop there and 90 into
the wine-gowing business systematically, they can
make themselves independent and eventually build
up pretty village Mr.. Poquillon is about TO CON
struct road to unite with the one leading from
Nevada to Eureka and the proposed Henness Pass
road.-Sda Juan Press.
Year: 1860

POPULATION or SAN ANFRANcIsco.-The local ed
itor Of the Alta estimates the population Of San
Fraucisco at between ninety and one hundred
1housand-an increase Of $50 per cent since
The census to be taken this year will doubtless
show population Of about seventy or eighty
thousand
Year: 1860

The SHASTA FRUIT CRoP The Courier says
that the fruit crop win be larger in Shasta county
this season than ever before. Every where trees
and vines Of every kind arc loaded with the young
fruit,
Year: 1860

A case Of unusual Importance to the min
ing and agricultural interests was recently
decided in the County Court Of Tuolumne
county, 1t was an appeal, says the Sonora
Age from Justices Court, and as the deci-
sion Of the County Court in such cases is
final, its rulings must be taken as the law of
the land The action was commenced in
July last, before Justice of the Peace, by
Ainsley and others, owners of a mining claim
situated on Sullvan's Creek, near the eros
sing OF the Sonora and Kincaid's Flat road,
against Hyde and others, owning and occu-
pying ranches situated several miles above,
on the same stream, and through which its
waters flow. The action was for damages
alleged to have been sustained by the plain
tiffs, IN consequence of division Of the
water by defendants for the purposes Of irri-
cation on their ranches. A trial was had
before the Justice and judgment obtained
| for plaintiffs, and from this judgment the
defendants appealed. Under instructions
from the Court the jury returned verdict
for the appellants. The following is Il por-
ton of the charge of the Court to the jury:
A party who locates ground through
which water course passes, for the purpose
of ranch, is entitled to use and convey the
water thereof to his ranch, in reasonable
quantity, for the purpose of irrigation, for
cattle, and for domestic and culinary pur-
poses; and he has prior right to the reason
able use Of the water for such purposes,
against miner or any other person who sub
sequently locates ground for any purpose
on said stream Provided that after using
said water in reasonable qnantity for such
purposes, he returns the balance of such
water into the stream on his own ground, so
that it can run down to such subsequent
locator.


There is great difference between the
diversion Of water and the diversion of a
,rater course, and party would have right
to divert reasonable quantity of the water
for the purposes aforesaid, when he would
have no right to divert the watercourse
ITSELF


The miner possesses, un,;er the laws Of
this State, no superior right of property to
the agriculturist, except in the single instance
where the law permits the miner to enter
upon a ranch, &c, for the sole purpose o
digging gold; with regard to water, then
rights are equal.


When two mining claims are located in
the bed of stream, the one first located
will be entitled TO the first right to the
water, provided he commenced its actual
use as soon as necessary after locating and
developing his claim; and the same rule
would apply as between ranch and a min
ing claim, or between two ranches.


The maxim of law is, that the law does
not compel party to do vain thing, (lez
non cogit ad vana,) and it does not require &
party locating ranch to actually use the
water before, with reasonable diligence, il
becomes necessary for him so to do; and such
non use, under such circumstances, cannot
affect his right TO the water.
Year: 1860

Much has of late been written and said
about the curl in the peach, yet the cause
has not been definitely ascertained, nor any
certain remedy discovered Itseems to affect
some kinds more than others sinong which
may be enumerated seeding, as distin-
guished from established and defined varie-
ties-particularly those raised from Chile
seed. 1t has been hoped that this disease,
SO fatal to the young fruit in its first stages
after blosoming, would not prove formida-
BILE in the clear, dry atmosphere of the Pa
cifc slope; but such hope can hardly Ion
ger be INDUCED in, rs the disease seems to
be spreading throughout thu interior, and
with increased virulence. Not only has it
become source of alarm to peach and
nectarine growers, but its fungi has become
contagious upon the pear, acting upon the
latter with more virulence, as it not only
spreads over the leaft, but even upon the
fruit while in blossom and until it NAV be
said to have set. Its first appearance is de-
noted on the half-expanded leaf. by great
number of infnitesimal specks of dark
chocolate and crimson color, which rapidly
expand with the leaf, until they run into
large blotches. This disease of the pear is
entirely different from the fire. blight which
appears later in the season, and its disap-
pearance is sometimes with that of the curl
of the peach. Thus far, it is confined mainly
to two yarieties-the Dearborn's Seeding.
and that other, the most hardy of all, Louis
Bonne de Jersey. The writer had been
practicing series of experiments for the
past few years, in the time and mode of pru-
ming the peach so as to test the effects of
the different plans, in hopes of obtaining
results which would indicate mode to
prevent the curled leaf. Thus far, the re-
suits of these experiments are, that peach
trees which have been pruned in the spring
after the fruit had set, and those pruned in
midsummer, while the tree was in growing
condition, have suffered less from the curl.
Those most subject to the fungus were
heavily pruned in midwinter, when the sap
was dormant. Hence it would seem that
the curl of the leaf is clused by an excess
of sap from the roots, there not being a
sufficiency of foliage to absorb it; in other
words, the equilibrium of root and branch
having been destroyed by an under-ampu-
tation of the branch, he pressure of sap
collapSes sap vessels of the Autonomous
shoots which have not been hardened, and
| they, like the leaves, become covered with
| a fungus exudation, in consequence of the
air. at this early season of spring being
subject to sudden changes from cold to heat.
but always running humid so that atmos-
pheric respiration does not aid or promote
healthy California Cultursst, for
June.
Year: 1860

UNDER CoSvIcTIoN.-Since our exposition
of the squatter sovereignty doctrines of the
Sacramento Unios now and then, that pa
per is silent. We have some hopes that the
Union is on the stool of repentance, and
tina: its silence is the unspeakableness OF
conviction.
Year: 1860

TrRRELL's PASoRANA.-Tirrelfs Panorama
of California il is understood will be brought to
this city for exhibition in few weeks. The
press where it has been exhibited has given it a
reputation for being magnificent painting and
true to nature
Year: 1860

The CUtTURIsT.-Wilson Flint, one Of the ed
itors of the Culturist proposes to make trip to
Europe to procure information relative to the
culture of the vine, which he will disseminate
through this State, where a more thorough
knowledge of the subject is much needed.
Year: 1860

IMPRovEMESTs.-The chain gang has been
doing nice work in grading the street in front of
and near the Court House. These public funct-
ionaries are engaged in a commendable enter
prize Of amelisrating the condition of Upper
Commercial street, at the present time.
Year: 1860

ANOTHER CHANCE FOR FARNERs.-By refer
ence to the advertisement of o. NJ. Tomlinson'
ESQ.,. in its proper column, it will be seen that
he is in the field and holds out the friendly hand


and full of cash too. to the farmers who have
wheat to soil. In brief, he offers superior in
duccmcnts to all classes to patronize his new
Year: 1860

Coop ARRASGExESr.-The stages start at
such an hour from Marysville by a late arrange
,nent that they arrive here about noon, bringing
news five or six hours ahead of the Sacramento
papers This arrangement will have tendency
to increase the circulation of the Marysvillc
Journals if not to lessen those of Sacrament
Year: 1860

AyARREsr.- Officer Stevenson, of Grass Valley,
on Tuesday got on the track OF parties supposed
10 have been concerned in the robbery OF the
store of H. H. Brown, near Dutch Flat, and
traced them to cabin below Grass Valley
Stevenson with his men surrounded the cabin
and waited for daylight. Early in the morning a
fellow named Moody, came out of the cabin and
WAS commanded to stand. He Immediately felt
for his pistol when one of the officers party,
brother of Stevenson, fredon him with double
barrel shot gun, tearing his thigh horribly
Moody was secured and lodged in jail.
Year: 1860

Toward tho close Of the Revolution, tho
North Church in New Haven, sent to Boston
for nails to make repairs with, when one OF
the kegs sent in return for the order WAS
found to contai Spanish silver dollars. Inc
Deacons wrote to the Boston merchant that
there was "ar, error in shipping .h;,e goods =
but he answer ed that the nails were sold a
he bought Their Of a privateersman, and could
ted up and made into service Of plate, Tor
the church, where it Is in use At the present
day. 46
Year: 1860

4. CoME IT WnL.--Manhood will come, and
old age will come, and the dying-bed will
come, and the very last look you shall ever
cast on your acquaintance will come, and the
agony Of the parting breath will come, and
the time when you are stretched lifcless
corpse before the eyes of weeping relatives
will come, and the coffin that is to enclose
you will come, and that hour when the com
pany assemble to carry you to the church.
yard will come, and that minute when you
are put down into the grave will come, and
the throwing in Of the loose dirt into the mar
row house where you are laid, and the spread
ing of the green sod over t-all, allwill come
on every living creature who now hears me
and in few little years, the minister who
now speaks, and the people who now listen,
will be carried to their long homes, and make
room for another generation. Yes, the day
Of final reckoning will como, and the appear
ancc of the Son Of God in heaven, and His
mighty angels around Him, win come, and
the stand Of men of all generations before the
judgment-seat will, and the solemn passing OF
that sentence which is to fix you for eternity
will come. DIR. CAalmers.
Year: 1860

learn This morning that at very nearly the
same time that onr observations were made.
the meteor also passed over Albany, while


from various points along the Hudson We
have received Information showing that its
orbit may have been, perhaps, Of planetary
and that it was much larger
and much higher than it seemed at the
time to any who saw it.
Year: 1860

WASHINGTON, March ., M.-The report of
the Board of Officers to Investigate the af-
fairs of the several yards has been transmit
ted to the House by the Secretary of the
Navy in response to resolution OF that
body. They say all the troubles are owing
to the system on which the yards are organ
lied and to a want of proper administrative
talents in the heads of departments. In their
opinion, the commandant should be consid
cred in the same position as ifin command
of q ship. The privileges and authority
granted the master workmen to select their
own mechanics has led them into the error of
attempting TO govern them Independently of
the executive authority of the Board, and
this has been productive of much disorder.
Besides, master mechanics have been over
ruled in their convictions of honesty to the
government, by outside influence. The in
veStigating Board recommend that the
yards be under strict military rule, and the
commandant alone shall be held responsible
for the faithful performance of the duties of
all those under his command, and that the
master workmen should be nominated by
the Commandant and appointed by the Sec
retary of the Navy after strict and careful
examination of their moral physical, and
mechanical qualifications. The workmen to
be directed to nominate TO the heads of the
respective departments, the men to be en-
ployed by them. Other recommendations
clearly defining the duties of the respective
officers were presented.
Year: 1860

THE CHINESE YAM.-Dr. Darnall is still
engaged in raising this vegetable; and from
the size of the one he recently sent us, we
should judge that he is making considerable
proficiency in the art. We are glad to no.
tice that this vegetable, after encOuntering
much opposition on the part of n few who
were unwilling to give it a trial, is now
fast gaining in public favor. The one sent
US weighed abont six and half pounds
little less than half as large as full grown
one-and was palatable and nutritious
Greencastle Banner.
Year: 1860

We wish to run up the subscription list
of our Weekly. We can just as well preach
the faith of Opposition to Lecomptonism, to
thousands as to hundreds of readers. Our
list, though large, may easily be raised to
two or three thousand, if our friends of the
Opposition in South Western Indiana and
Southeastern Illinois will only exert them
each of our subscribers will recommend the
paper to his neighbors, the work is accom-
plished. Just show the paper to your neigh
Dor, tell him it is only one dollar per year,
and he must be poor indeed, or careless about
informing himself and family of the start
ling events constantly transpiring in this
"breathing world" if he does not subscribe.


Why, one well-filled Weekly home news
paper is better to instruct growing family
in the practical affairs of life, than any 9TH
er means of instruction. Think of it for
one dollar a year-less than two cents a
week-yOu can furnish your family the
means of informing themselves well in re-
gard to all affairs of public interest, besides
supplying them with a great deal of useful
reading matter that will make them better
men and women-better citizens-and more
successful in life. 1t is fact that the profit
on the eggs of one hen illpay for the Jour
nal. Make the calculation and satisfy your
selves. We venture to say, that the little
ten-year-old boy or girl of any farmer will
be glad to make the experiment if encour-
aged. Try it, and see if it is not the best
investment you ever made.


To the Opposition we say, you owe it to
your party to assist in spreading your news
papers. Now is the very time te do this,
when men have money to spare from last
year S products, and when the spirit of an
animated contest is just getting excited.
We ask the Opposition to exert themselves
to extend our circulation. We expect to
put in our best licks for the good of the par
ty, and all we ask in return is subscribers
to sustain us and read our teachings
/ As n lfrrs paper, ours is second to none
in this part of the country (if we do say it
ourselves), for wespare no pains nor expense
to get the latest intelligence


In the matter of the Markets. we endeavor
to be full aud reliable We also try to make
ours a valuable paper for Farmers


Now give us lift--ench one. That is
all we ask.


Any person who gets us up club of ten
subscribers and sends us ten dollars there
for, shall have one copy Of the paper year
for his or her trouble.


Send on your dollar and we will send you
the paper for year, and promise you the
full worth of your money.
Year: 1860

We are under obligations to Our friend
Day for these figures. He is a careful man,
and no doubt the figures are entirely cor
rect. He took the trouble TO copy the re-
port for the public eye. We shall give the
igIres of the other townships in the county
as fast as we can g.t hold of them They
are worthy of preservation for reference