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Year: 1860

To the east of the Jordan there are whole
cities, built and adorned with all the beauties S
OF Grecian and Roman art, still standing
in desolate majesty, but with no nhsbitants,
save the wolf and hyena
Year: 1860

MAsrADoN.-A portion OF the skeleton
Of monster animal was recently discover
ed in the bed of the Klamath river, by a
party of miners says the Scott Valley
Mirror The bones were found about forty
feet below the present stream where they
have probably lain imbedded for centuries.
An idea of the immense proportions of this
may be had from the size of the vertebra
and tee,h-one of the cervical vertebrH
measuring about ten inches in diameter, and
nearly three feet long. The tooth discov-
erel is that of an herbverous animal, meas
urng four inches in its largest diameter
Though somewhat decayed and porous in its
body, the enamel is still perfect.
Year: 1860

Peterson's Philadelphia Counterfeit Detector, sends us
full description of the counterfeit five" dollar
note on the Franklin county Bank Greenfield, Mass.


Wig large figure '5, farmer the upper right cor
ner; female with grain lower right corner The
word Give" across body of the note.


The New York Tribune of this morning says:


The following the comparative Custom House ta
bes of the trade of the port for the week and since anua
Year: 1860

The Court of Appeals of New York, on Friday,
rendered its decision in the Lennon Slave Case.
By decided majority full bench sustained the
judgment of the General Term of the Supreme
Court against the Virginia claimants.
Year: 1860

The gatherings yesterday on rue Carondelet
were not large. The weather in the early part OF
the day was humid, misty and damp, just such
weather often prevails at this season Of the year
General operations were slack and inert; the cot
ton market was under some depressing influence,
though at decline from present prices there
would be hosts Of buyers. Clean and good cotton
still holds up we'll and orders are daily being exc
cuted, but the lower qualities are difficult to man
age, even under the list system


The receipts at all the ports up to the regular
Year: 1860

EMPier KINsg.-The advent of May was
celebrated everywhere in California in a
manner worthy of the anciehts, But IN nowhere
was it hailed in more delightful way than
at the Empire Ranch, in Yuba county. We
regret that we'll written account OF
the festivities a. that picturesque locality
came to hand too late for our last issue and
would now prove rather out of season.
There was a'io1ly' party in The woods, amid
the 'verdant and fowery mounds Of the foot
hills. The children crowned fair queen,
and their elders Joined them in singing,
dancing and feasting a splendid ball given
by Moody and Mooney at night wound up
the rural celebration. These social parties
show love Of nature and will speas- to our
credit With the "old folks at home"
Year: 1860

WORKING SuLpHURETs.-The Bulletin say S
that John McCulloch has secured patents in
tie United States and Europe for a new pro-
cess of working Sulphurets, which Is asserted
to be exceedingly simple and inexpensive yet
just the thing wanted. The ore must first
be subjected to the ordinary crushing pro-
cess. The invention is a secret, but if what
is claimed for it be true it will not only make
q fortune for the inventor but will render
valuable hundreds of quartz leads now lying
unproductive. Tue siiphurets of some
QUART Which are now thrown away would
yield hundreds if not thousands Of dollars
to the ton in gold if some cheap process of
separation could be discovered. An efficient
and economical method of treating these sui
phurets is the great minihg desideratum of
the State.
Year: 1860

There is a proposition before Congress for
the codfcation of the laws of the United
States. We really hope it may be carried
into effect. There is hardly one man in a
thousand who knows anything about Federal
statutes, and such codi6cation would en-
able everybody to Enow something of them.
Year: 1860

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR.-Our County
Fair has been in progress for the last four
days. Taking everything into consideration,
it has proved glorious success. The Off
GERS and managers of the Society deserve
great credit for their untiring energy and
perseverance in making the Fair what it is.
We hope that next year fair will not come
off on the same week of the general election
and of Common Pleas Court.
Year: 1860

Bsy~ Judge Morton will be here some
time next week to make the Republicans a
speech, and when he comes, all who hear
him will admit his speech to be one Of the
most solid and convincing they ever heard.
and array facts more strikingly, than our
Lieutenant Governor elect.
Year: 1860

Some who have adopted the plan of
shutting him out, have put on coal tar. or
oil, and killed their trees. 1t is well known
that this insect makes his attacks just at the
surface of the ground, and if this part can be
guarded in any way, the tree is preserved -
The following plan Is adopted by some fruit
growers with great success. \ piece of six
penny cotton cloth, about foot, IN length. is
wrapped around the body of the tree, extern
ding few inches above and below the sur
face Of the ground, and fastening either by
sowing or tying. The insect, finding this
check to her operations, goes to unprotected
trees to deposite her eggs. TIE cost is not
over cent for tree for the cloth, and if
this is too much expense, thick brown pa
per will answer a. good & purpose fora sin
gle season; even newspapers will answer
This remedy is perfectly SAFE, and If effect
ual, it will remove one Of the most formida-
bic obstacles in the way Of growing apples,
ounces. and peaches The latter part of
May is a proper time to put on the wrappers
Some growers cffectually protect both ap-
pies and peach trees, by banking them up
with earth the last of May, and removing 1t
in September. The insect is thus shut out
from the tender bark around The collar
of the tree, where it usually deposits its
crgs. .-.imsrirgn Aqriculturalristt
Year: 1860

eDce of the shade of that immortal JEFF
ferson who said he trembled because God
was just, and in the presence of the shade
of that Washington who would not go to
the shining seat of G cd till the last fetter
had fallen from every slave he owned
That remark ought to damn Stephen A.
Douglas, and it will. In spite of the
many men who had been stricken down
by the Slave Power, Mr.. Douglas, differ
ed with the Slave Power; but, after hav-
ing started in march toward the Repub-
lican party. he faltered. They killed
him because he once looked toward Free
dom. Now was the time, if Douglas had
any friends, for them, like Marc Antony,
to take bis bleeding body through the
country and raise his followers to revenge.
He would call upon them alto come out
from their tattered tents and join the
great army of the free. and strike one
mighty blow against this tyranny which is
expressing US all.
Year: 1860

A gentleman who had carefully train
cd up his servant in the way be wanted
bim to go, so that he might at all times
be an efficient aid in helping him to pull
the wool over bis wife's eyes. sent him
one day with box ticket for the opera
to the house of certain young lady.


The servent returned when the gentle
man and his wife were. at dinner. lie
bad, of course, been told, in giving an
swers to certain kinds of messages to sub
stitote the masculine for the feminine pro-
noun in speaking of the lady.


"Did you see himl" asked the gentle
man, giving him the cue.


ayes, sir" replied the servant; ne
said he'd 60 With great deal OF pleasure
and that he'd wait for you, sir"


"Wbat was he dOiugl' asked the vile
carelessly.


ale was putting on his BoNNET!" was
the blundering reply.


"The fat was in the FIRE." forthwith
and for the rest of the day the splutter
ing in that family was so vehement as tc
defy the sedative influences Of a new bon
net, cloak, shawl and dress. Mem. lii
didn't go with the husband that night t
the opera.
Year: 1860

NEW MILFORD, May 18th, 1860. 10 tie Editor of tie Litclyseld Enquirer

 smLOne more attempt to comply with you' reneated requests. Leman Church, late mem her of the Litchfeld County Bar, was native of Salisbury in this county, q son of an opulen farmer of that town and in it, it is supposed h' received his education, both scholastic and pro fessional; the latter in the office of his half brother, Samuel Church, afterwards Judge o the Superior Court and finally Chief Justice o the same; and after his admission to the bar h' opened an office in North Canaan, where he re sided during the remainder of his life. MT Church was successful in acquiring at an earl. period promising share of professional business which steadily increased, until by the middle O professional life he occupied stand among the leading advocates at the bar; and towards the close of life there was scarce cause, especially in the higher Courts, of considerable importance discussed in which he was not engaged.

 In september, 1883, MT. Church was appoint ed by the Court, States Attorney, as successor to his brother Saumel on the latter's elevation to the bench of the Superior Court, and held that office by annual re-appointments until Sept term, 1888, when by political change in the court he was required to yield the place to an other; it is believed, however, that he after wards for a time, re-occupied that place, but not positively recollected. As speaker he was cool, unimpassioned and ingenious he never attempted to affect the pas sions of those he addressed, and being destitute of passion himself was consequently incapable of moving the passions of others he never at- tempted to be eloquent or made use of merely ornate expression, his object in speaking was effect, and that wholly directed to his cause and not to himself; in the management of case he he was always cool and selfposessed no sudden and unexpected turn in the progress Of trlal disconcerted him, or appeared to be unexpected by him; no collision at the bar ever appeared to affect his temper in the least. With such a temperament it is obvious that the legal profess sion, was of all the professions, the one for him, and that in which he was calculated to excel.

 Mir. Church was always entirely regardless of personal appearance and dress; he was very small, meager and i'll formed, his features quite ordinary, but all this very indifferent appearance was rescued from inattention by most remark k ably attractive and intelligent eye.

 MT. Church was frequently representative to the Legislature from Canaan and never failed to make an impression upon that body; and to his sagacious management is attributable the prese- vation of the Housatonic Railroad from ruin, as commissioner thereon appointed by the Legis- lature, with power, together with his associate in office, Mir. Pond, to sell and consequently to destroy the road which seemed to be favorite object with them for time.

 Mir. Church died in the midst of life as pro- fessional man, July ls49. am unable to state the particulars of his family

 D. s. BoARDMAN.
Year: 1860

CHAPTER Tx.

 An Act in addition to an Act for the Assessment

 and Collection of Taxes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives in General Assembly convened: Whenever any collector of state, town, city or school taxes shall have settled his rate bill with the selectmen or other proper officers for auditing and settling the same, and shall have failed to complete the collection of the tax in his lifetime, the executor or administrator of such deceased collector may, at any time within six years after the dscease of such collector, for and recover the amount of such uncollected taxes, of the per sons liable to pay the same, together with inter- est thereon, in an action of general assumpsit as for money paid, or in any other proper form of action.

 Approyed May 30 126O
Year: 1860

The total failure Of the corn and cotton
crops in Natchitoches Parish is exciting the
serious apprehensions of our fellow citizens
there, and efficient measures are being adopt
ed to avert the worst of all calamlties, a
famine, and to relieve the distress Of those
who are totally dependent upon the pro
ductions of the soil for the sustenance Of life.
In view of this distressing state Of affairs,
not only in Natchitoches; but in several
other parishes of the State, a writer in the
Na,chitoches Chronicle proposes petition
ing ths Governor To convene the Legislature
at an early day, for the purpose Of appru-
pria.ipg funds to meet the exigency Of the
case: The writer says


''The people Of this portion of the State
are now in utmost need Of help from some
source, to prevent n famine and its conse-
auent miseries and death. ..-


Every day brings to our ears the dis
tressing information Of the blasting of the
husband mans hopes. Thousand. Of acres
Of grain have not yielded the seed planted.
The forest crop of acorns and nuts is blast
ed and gone. The grass is dried and there
is no hope for grain or meat for years sup
ply being raised by our farmers. The cot
ton crops is ruined, except on the margin
Of the rivers and bayous and on the low
lands. All the upland cotton is failure,
so the dependence on cotton TO afford means
to purchase corn and meat is lost to hun
dreds.


..in this alarming position | suggest that
PORTIONS be addressed by the people to the
Governor Of the State, requesting him to
convene the Legislature without detay, for
the purpose of appropriatng fund to pur
chase corn and hour Tor the supply Of fam
,-hing people, under such regulations as
their wisdom may decide on.'
Year: 1860

County AUDITOR realing of
the new Revenue Law it would seen that
County AuAitoris made an Off e distlnc'
from any other, in a number of the counties
of the State, and Placer among the rest; aud
at the late election twenty eight votes were
cast in this county for b. ID. Dunam, Esq,
of Michigan Bluff. The Board of Superv
sors declined issning a certificate, when the
matter was brought before Judge Myres, on
mandamus, who decided tha; new office
was not created. We understand the ease
will be carried to the Supreme Court Mr..
Dunam does not care for the office, but his
friends are desirous of a decision upon the
question by the highest judicial tribunal of
the State.
Year: 1860

SUSPENDED FOR THE SEAsON.-Riyer mi
ming has closed for the season. The rain Of
the llth inst drove out TIE last Of the mi
ners, and many Of the bars are almos: if not
quite deserted We apprehend that the
business has been a losing one this year.


We have not heard of single good
"strike,' nor of good wages having been
made Miners were late in getting in, and
driven out early
Year: 1860

DELINQUENT TAX L1sT-Ths interesting
document occupies large space in our columns
to-day. Our readers will have to bear the
infliction for two weeks longer, when we will


endeavor to give more entertaining matter.
Year: 1860

relieved of all external disease suppose 'nem-
seiros curea Int after few months find they
IRE tronhled with various symptoms which they
never had before and which they find it impossl-
BILE to relieve TO all who are afflicted in this way,
DR.. Young would particularly recommend trial
of his skill The symptoms with which yo1 are
troubled are caused by taints in the blood,
which sooner or later will destroy health ana
bappiness. No person who has ever had an at
tack of any private complaint should fail to
consult Dr.. Young, and take few bottles of his
invaluable purifying medicine, as they can rest
assured that their blood is in a perfectly pure
and healthy condition, and that every trace OF
disease is removed from the system


Recent cases cured in from two to fve DAYS,
without change Of diet or hlndrance from nusi-
ness or no fee. DIX. >. u 1OONU'
Year: 1860

Es-The question is often asked-"Why is it
that DR.. j. G. Young is so successful while other
advertising Physicians are failing from day to
da ~ The answer must be or should be- plainly
apparent to all; it is, that he understands his
profession, and attends to it; and his practice
increases his knowledge extends. So close has
been his application to his unprecedented prac-
tice, that he is perfect master of his profession,
and can insure all relief from their trouble; and
while others are daily sinking into the Oblivion
from which they were never fitted to be delivered,
his course is onward and upward. placing him at
the head Of his arduous profession. SO great has
been his increase Of business that he has been
obliged to associate with himself two other physi-
clans. both Of extended knowledge and practice
We would advise all afflicted to call upon him in
preference to any other Physician. We are in
formed that he treats entirely on the vegetable
system. and will always warrant q perfect cure
His office is 2l0 Clay street. opposite the upper
corner of the Plaza.


From the Times and Transcript.


There are thousands in this State suffering for
want of scientific medical treatment, and they
fear to apply to a physician, because they have
been deceived, or their friends have been, by
some of the charlatans who nfest the community
and who publish themselves as good physicians
professors, etc. To all such we unhestatingly
recommend DR.. j. C. Young as a physician in
whom all can place confidence. He is u man of
eminent and profound study. u good surgeon. an
honorable man, and one who can sympathise with
persons in affliction. His standing as physician
and gentleman are both guaranteed - the first, by
his medical works. which an honor to their
anthor, and the extensive and highly uccessful
course Of practice with which he has been honor
ed since his advent in California;; and the latter
by bis numerous patrons and large circle of ac-
quaintances. We say to all afflicted call on him,
as he will at once state the case to you, and you
may rely upon his judgment. We like his prin-
clple-no cure no pay


From Professor Hitchcock.


have watched with more than ordinary zeal
the rapid progi ess of this young man in the in
trcate paths of our profession. Few, with the
accumulation of years upon their heads. have
approximated to everything like the stand he
has fairly earned Were | the father of much
more numerous family than l now boast of,
should not hesitate for moment, should the SER
vice of physician be required, to call on Dr.
). Z. Young, having confidence in his capacity,
la very important adjunct to n physician] and |
recommend my friends to do the same.


J. G. HITCHCOCK, NJ. D., L. L. D.


From the Boston Medical Journal


Although we are opposed to the system of ad-
vertlsing. for good and sufficient reasons still we
deem it but justice to say that DR.. Young is one
OF the most industrious and indefntigabe votar-
les OF the medical science in the United States.
Year: 1860

From the Boston .Medical Journal


Although we are opposed to the system of ad-
vertsing. for good and sufficient reasons, still we
deem it but justice to say that Dr. Young is one
OF the most Industrious and indefntigable votar-
les OF the medical science in the Ulited States
Year: 1860

WELL DoNE-Mr. Latham, after taking
his seat in the Senate, was recorded in favor
Of taking up the Plcifc Railroad. 1t was
not taken up, but the will of Mr. Latham to
have it done was good. It is stated that the
manner in which Senator Haun yielded his
seat to his fortunate successor was graceful
and lelcitous.
Year: 1860

HE japanese steamer will not, says the
Alta, return to her native shores until the
admiral receives the news Of the arrival of
the Embassy at Washington and the account
Of the interview with the President, when
she will take leave of San Francisco. This
we have from headquarters.
Year: 1860

NEW York, August IA meeting of the
British residents of New York was held at
the Astor House last evening, to consider
the propriety of extending an appropriate
welcome on behalf of the British subjects in
this city to the Prince of Wales, on his
visit to New York. About one hundred per
sons were present. Mr.. Archibald, the
British Consul, was chosen chairman, and
made speech by denying on behalf OF the
British residents any intention to interfere
in any manner with the reception that
might be extended to the Prince of Wales
by the citizens of New York. A committee
of fifteen W as appointed to preliminary
steps for getting mp some demonstrations of
respect for the Prince, which while it should
not interfere with the public reception, yet
should testify the esteem in which his Royal
Highness is held by his future subjects now
residing in this country.


The steamship Arago from IIavre and
southampton arrived last night News an
ticipated.
Year: 1860

BIThe telegraph line was down last
night and we could not get full dispatches
in regard to the elections. We have some
news, however, that we received before the
line was prostrated. 1t is interesting.
Year: 1860

EVANSVILLE, August Z, 1860.


MEssRs. EDIToRs.-I see, in your paper of
this morning, an article headed The Mails
that demands of me few words in reply.


Formerly, when any irregularities oc-
Cured with the letters or papers of our
" Journal friends" they would make their
complaints to me, and as far as my power
extended, it was always used in remedying
the evil.


Now, to the particular package OF papers
referred to by Mr.. Bischof, as the Journal
men don't specify save in the case of Posey.
vile. That we will learn more of after
awhile.


The route agent puts of mail but three
times week at Nash's Depot and Sanders
ville-Mondays, Wednesdays, and Satur-
days. l was from home at the time men
toned; but upon enquiry of my clerks, they
say that on that morning the regular way
mail pouch was full, and chat they put
portion of the newspapers in a second pouch
and drew it near the door, but in the usual
hurry with our morning mail it was over
looked. The following morning it was sent
out and there was no one at the Depot to
receive it. 1t was then kept over until the
regular day. This will explain that delay.


We never have political canvass in this
country, that the party in power is not all
wrong, and the outs are urging change.


The editors of the Journal and Volks-
5ote " have access to my Office, through
courtesy, and always have had, and they
ought to know that our business is conduct
ed just as usual.


We will now see how regular others
are. This morning the package Of Daily
Journals for Indianapolis was directed to
Evansville, and their entire newspaper mail
for the cars reached this office fifteen min
utes behind time and had it not been for
violation of knoa0n rule. they would have
remained over, and to- morrows mail might
have brought more complaints.


We don't claim that no mistakes occur in
our office, but as far as | am concerned,
try to correct the evils when brought to
light have my political opinions well
as other men, but as to being go biased in
them that l can't do justice to an opponent,
or that I would violate my oath of Office for
party ends-I most emphaticaI1y deny. /
think partizan paper hard up for material
when they deem it a duty to make such in
situations. Very Respectfully,


C. r. RUDD. p. NJ
Year: 1860

DuLL.-We have not experienced as
dull day In long time. as was yesterday
for locals We trav eled over the city in all
directions but could not find the needfulls. and
are therefore compelled to issue q rather slim
local page this morning.
Year: 1860

SOME of our produce dealers are ship
ping their grain by rail to st. Louis, or rather
ship by rail to Peoria. where it is loaded on to
boats AMI barges and carried down the Hi
nois river to the above market We under
more to ship this way Than directly by boat
The saving in time is considerable
Year: 1860

BURNED CoAT.-Y esterday, as the
sons OF Mr.. Weaver were engaged ir digging
for the foundation of house on the corner Of
9th and Farnam streets, they came upon coat
buried about one foot below the surface OF
the ground The garment is Of black broad
cloth, cut in frock STYLE and is but little worn
In one Of the pockets was found bowie knife
Of rather savage appearance