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Year: 1859

not assist me. He upbraids me. / did
not. | could not answer him a word.
He spoke kindly of You and your lit
tie ones, but he cast Us off for ever


The distressed man had scarcely
said this when a person rudely came
in. The purport of his visit was soon
perceived. In the name of F.'s faith
er he took possession of the property.
and had the power to make F. prison
er.


You shall not take papa away
said the little son. at the same time
kicking at the officer.


Mamma whispered Mary. must
father 60 to prison? Won't they let
us go too?'


Here comes my authority said the
deputy Sheriff. The elder Mr.. L. dog
gedly placed himself in chair.


You shall not take my papa away.
cried out the little boy to his grand
father.


Whatever may have been my con-
duct, said the miserable Edward, this
is unkind of you. | have not a single
feeling for myself; but my wife and
children-you have 10 right to har-
rass them with your presence.


Nay. husband, responded Mrs. F.,
think not of me. Your father can net
distress me. | have not known you
from your childhood as he has done;
but he shall see how | can cling to
you-can be proud of you in your pow
erty. He has forgotten his youthful
days-he has lost sight of his thought
less years


The old gentleman directed his law
agent to leave the room; he then slow
ly, but nervously. answered thus:


Madam, | have not forgotten my
own youthful days; | have not forgot
ten my own thoughtless years; | have
not forgotten that once had wife as
amiable and nobleminded as yourself;
and have not forgotten that your
husband was her iavorite child. An
old man hides his sorrows, but let not
this world think him unfeeling, and
that world taught him to do so. The
distress that | have this moment cans
ed was premeditated on my part. 1t
has its full effect. a mortal gets a
vice by single steps, and many think
the victim must return by degrees. /
knew Edwards disposition, and that
with him single leap was sufficient.
That leap he has taken. He is again
in my memory as the favorite of his
poor mothcr-the laughing eyed young
pet yet of a-pshawl of an old fool;
for why am l cryingo'


Little Mary had insensibly drawn
herself toward the old philosopher,
and, without uttering a word. pressed
his hand, and put her handkerchief to
her eyes.


The boy also left his parents and
walked mp to his grandfather, and
leaning his elbow on the old mans
knees, and turning up his round cheek.
said:


Then you won't take papa away"


No, you little impudent fellow, but
I'll take you away; and when your
mother comes for you, I'll treat her so
well that I'll make your father follow
after


Thus came happiness at the heels of
ruin. If husbands oftener appreciated
the exquisite and heaven-like affection
of their wives, many happier firesides
would be seen. 'One in love, and one
in mind. ought to be the motto of ev-
cry married pair. And fathers would
many time check improvidence, if
they were to make use of reflection
and kindness, rather than prejudice
and strictness.
Year: 1859

I'm shores he's very kind. said
Mrs. Partington. as she took ont of its
wrapper box of 'Hallelnjah Pills,
accompanied with the request that she
should take them for the sake of old
friendship-the agent being an old ac-
quaintance of hers. He's very kind.
but taking them is another thing.
though they are good for all ails that
are impertinent to the flesh. double y
inclusible. O, what malefactors these
medicine men are to the human family,
to be surel-I remember a pictorial
expectant once that brought up a
whole family of children. and entirely
cured a gentleman who had been
troubled for great while with peri
odical depot. Depend upon it, sir.
she continued, addressing old Roger,
there's SO much virtue in 'em that
every body will be made virtuous. and
every body be made over again new,
and there'll be no excuse for dying at
ALL The old. lady put the box of pills
up on the shelf, ont of Ike's way, lest
he should take them by mistake. as he
often did the preserved damsons.-
They're doubtless purgatory. said she
getting down ont OF the chair in which
she stood. Worse than that. l dare
say said Roger. buttoning up his
coat. for smelt sulphur in them
He went out. and she wondered what
he meant.
Year: 1859

Women are often poor judges of
men. If a man is simply agreeable to
woman, she is apt to invest him with
attributes which belong more to herself
than to him. An inexperienced and
generous-minded girl. who is all sim
cerity and affection herself. is in great
danger Of attributing to every man
who approaches her with a show OF
tenderness and love, the natural truth
and sincerity Of her ow n heart.
Year: 1859

ALCOHOL THE Alcohol, in the
forms in which men like to imbibe it, has
slain its millions of men and DESTROYED its
millions of property. Here is an instance
where it lately caused the destruction by fire
of a whole town. A Frenchman at Vallecito,
Calaveras county, was drawing brandy out
of cask in the back part of his store last
Saturday night, when the light which he
grasped in one hand ignited the liquor The
flames ran into the cask, bursting it. The
merchant was instantly killed, the flames
spread. and in thirty-fve minutes yallecito
was a bed of ashes
Year: 1859

Deyfr We are glad to learn extenuating cir
cumstances in connection with the case of
erence was made last week. Witnesses in
form us that the Chinaman from whom
O'Brien demanded road tax used insulting
language and finally struck the latter with
his whip. O'Bricn has lost one hand and
was vexed at the assault, but used no vio-
lence in return. The cost of keeping the
Chinaman's horse he paid himself, and did
not demand it of the owner This explana-
ton is due MS matter of justice.
Year: 1859

CAMP MEETING.-The Mcthodists have been
holding a camp meeting at Pleasant Valley,
below Woods Crossing, for more than week
past. 1t is said much interest is manifested
in the subject of religion, nine or ten persons
are reported to have been converted-what-
ever that may means We are requested to
state that the meeting will not adjourn un-
til after tomorrow
Year: 1859

1t is reported that many of the residents
OF Fresno county are anxious to dissolve the
county organization and be re-attached to
Mariposa county, and that a move will shortly
be made to that effect.
Year: 1859

Since the introduction of my Schiedam Aromatic
Schnapps into the United States number of LIQUOR
Mixers in New York, Boston. Philadelphia and San
Francisco. have been engaged in putingup mixed and
poisonous Gin in and jugs to be pamed off upon
the unwary for my genuine Schnapps At first. they
boldly eounterfeited my name. but stopped that
by causing several of them to be arrested They now
confne themselves to closely initiating the appearance
aud shane of my bottles, and the peculiar wrapper
which have always used viz: YELLOW PAPER
PRINTED CAPS
Year: 1859

NEw INvENnoN.--since the REISSUE Of the
Mccormick Reaper Patents, covering almost
the entire Reaper now used, In various forms,
deep interest has been felt by all parties en-.
gagged In the manufacture Of that class Of lm-
plements. Those reissued patents embrace
large number Of combinations and 10 nearly
all Of them the combination Of the Mccormick
Reel is a vital part; and without the reel in
most cases these re issues become a dead letter
against manufacturers. We have Just seen
model and drawings Of a new invention de-
signed expressly to supersede the old style
Reel for Harvestors, It is the invention Of
Col j. W. Patterson, who has had no small
experience in the Reaper trade. The invention
is certainly simple aud easily applied to all
Reapors, aud cannot fail to perform its intend-
ed work. 1t eonsiste Of arranging a rake
either parallel or transversely with the
cutter bar. aud by a curious guide plate the
rake is made to travel to proper height and
then push FORWARD a given distance aud drop
downward into the uncut grain at required
distance forward Of the cutter bar; il then
moves rapidly backward, bringing the grain
against the cutting edges and depositing IL on
the platform. The inventor elaine several ads
vantages attained in this over the Reel now in
use: Being less liable to beal out ripe grain,
cheap in construction, is entirely out of the
way Of the raker, delivering the grain from the
platform, and cannot scatter very light or very
tall grain like the Reel We presume Reaper
manufacturers will satisfy themselves Of the
value Of this invention under the present ems
barge Of the Mccormick Patents.
Year: 1859

Last Night.-Tho Fair for the benefit Of the
"sisters of Charity" at Huston Hall will close to
night, with the best fthe whole week to top of
with. Don't fail TO be present to night,
Year: 1859

A dispatch from Washington says the Press
ident's Message will be sent in TO the Senate
to-day at noon. II 80. we will probably get il
to morrow, and win present it to the public
as soon thereafter as we can put II into type
Year: 1859

MIGNIoNETTE-This deliciously fragrant
plant is very appropriately named; mignion-
ette meaning, in French, 1.-The little darling"
1t should be grown in hight sandy soil, if
possible, rs it soon loses its fragrance (its
greatest attraction) if grown in a rich loan.
1t is considered an annual, but if carefully
preserved through winter, in two or three
yearsits stem will become quite woody, which
gains it the name of the tree mignonette.
and is supposed by many to be Il different
species When it is wished to obtain this
variety healthy, vigorous plant, sown in
April, should be placed at the proper time
for transplanting, in a pot by itself and the
blossom buds should be taken off us soon
as they appear. In autumn all the lower
side shoots should be cut off to shape it like
tree and removed to larger pot with
fresh soil formed of turfy loan broken small,
and sand. 1t will grow rapidly all winter,
If kept properly warm, and watererd regular
ly every day. Treat it in the same manner the
following year and by the third spring it will
have bark on its trunk, and be perfect little
tree. 1t may now be allowed to blossom
and will produce flowers fer great many
years in succession.
Year: 1859

BE Your Own JUDGE.--No matter what our
party predictions may be, it is our duty as
good citizens to carefully scan the character
and fitness of the candidates on each ticket,
select the best and most capable men from
among them, and cast our suffrages in their
favor. BY such intelligent action as this
alone can we demonstrate our fitness for and
our appreciation of the high and honorable
privileges of citizenship, and give an earnest
Of our desire to reform the abuses of party
politics. So long as we do not make it a
rule to vote only for good and worthy n en-,
so long will conventions outrage decency
and public opinion by forcing upon us for
official station the mentally inferior and
morally rotten Of their partizans. 1t is high
time that this were stopped by our people
that conventions were taught wholesome
lesson, viz: that success can only be won by
the presentation of men of talent and char
acter as candidates.-.Sonord Herald.
Year: 1859

CONSTITUTIONAL CoNyENTIoN.-Cpon this
subject contemporary observes:


To the mining counties it has become a
necessity, not long to be avoided that the
judiciary system should be remodeled in or
der to simplify, and thereby reduce the enor-
nous expenses of our county governments.
Under the present system more than one-half
of the expenses of mining counties arise
from The criminal business. Long and un-
necessary delay occurs before criminals can
be tried. Again the system imposes the per-
formance of jury duty to an extent unknown
in any other State, which operates as Sc
we're and burdensome tax upon the hundreds
who are compelled to perform it at great per-
sonal inconvenience and expense. These
things are susceptible of vast improvement.
The way to Improvement is by new Con-
stitution, and that we must have to effect
any change for the better


Will not the press of the State take up this
subject before election day? 1t is of far
more consequence to the people, the men
whose pockets are heavily taxed for the sup
port of government, than the details of the
Senatorial contest of 81. The one is inti-
mately connected with the future prosperity
of the State, the other is neither profitable
or pleasing to discuss.
Year: 1859

bany Argus funnily yet truly writes:


The way the balloon was discovered was
this: During the reign of Farthingales, in
the second dynasty of Hoops, a Parisian
washerwoman left one of these enormous
garments on elothesline in the yard to dry,
but left beneath it her charcoal pan for
the smoothing iron. The garment fastened
close at the waist, as it swelled with the
volume Of hot air, disengaged itself and
rose upwards, as if, with touch of feminine
loveliness in it, it aspired heavenwards.
Young Montgolfier saw it rise, and with it
an idea rose in his mind-just as when the
apple fell, Newton WAS struck with his the
ory of gravitation, and the consequence was
the invention of the balloon Let no man,
viewing this fact, point his finger at crinoline
except TO exalt it.


Thus Montgolfer became the first Colum-
bus of the air under the protection of pet
4. ticoat-that same agis which Isabella of
Aragen extended over the discoverer of our
continent.
Year: 1859

RELIGIOUS ANECDoTEs.-A drunken wretch
went to hear a Universalst preach. The
preacher argued that no matter how degra-
ded or abandoned a man might be, he still
would be saved. The drunkard became much
interested in doctrine which left some room
for hope. Unfortunately, however, in the
midst of the argument the speakers mind
became clouded and confused and he com
menced bluhdering and staggering as though
about to break down. The drunkard seeing
this, arose, and supporting himself against
the wall, cried out; Put her through, Bob,
or I'm a goner?
Year: 1859

A preacher out west. while endeavorng to
impress the gospel upon his hearers, pointed
TO a corner in which an editor was quietly
taking "A nap, and remarked There are
some in the corner who shed the gospel just
like goose sheds rain!"
Year: 1859

1t is neutral politics, but frank aud independent
in every thing else being especially devoted to the
cia moral ad material Advancement of the section of
which it aims to be the exponent and representative.
Particular atte.tion is pai. to the
Year: 1859

The habit of using ardent spirits by men
in public office, has occasioncd more injury
to the pnhlic service, and more trouble to
me. than any other circumstance which has
occurred in the internal concerns of the coun-
trv, during my administration, and were to
commence administration with the knowl.
edge have acquired from experience, the
first question would ask in regard te every
candidate for public office would he, is he
addicted to the use of ardent spirits.
Year: 1859

4 correspondent of the Pacific Methodist
describes the stree of death which grows
on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec


At first it crops an insignificant vine like
the ivy, many of these clambering up from
the earth circle the giants of the forest,
continuing to enlarge their own trunks meet
and unite, forming a covering completely
casing over the sustaining tree in trunk and
hough, which from loss of circulation, dies
and gradually decays, leaving the parasite,
hollow and heartlesSs. giant tree in its place
Some are of immense diameter and altitude.
Year: 1859

that being the prominent industrial feature of the
county, Of the State at large but believing that the
stability and genuine prosperity of mountain
mites depend upon the successful d, veloment ofoer
pursuits, which less dangerous and uncertain for
labor without capital than gold hunting is known to
be, we have sought to exhibit the aapiahility of the
mountains to the important interests of farming, gar
dening fruit growing. and nanj kindred avocations.
Wchaye tried to make the HYDRAULIC Pass always
representative of what is best in California and to
correct some Of those unjust prejuGices against her
people which obtain abroad. In short. it has been
constant endeayor to make the paper useful decent
and respectable


If n paper conscientiou<y conducted the above
plan Thought worthy ofsupport. ask for and hope
to receive it.


The Subscription Price
s. per annum s. for six months, payable nyari-
ably in advance.


Connected with the Newspaper Establishment is a
full stock Of assorted material for every kind Of


JOB PRINTING,
can be afforded in any interior office.


Subscriptions. advertisements Orders be for
warled by Mail OF Express. addressed as above, to


AVERY Il WATERS.
Year: 1859

against the administration OF the government that
has gone beyond the Constitution to impose this
sin uron the Territories, against the Chu, ches
which have given it their sanction and their plaud
It's, and against dil those who are in any way con
cernod in holding millions of their fellow men in
bondage. (Applause)
Year: 1859

Two years ago, took up my residenc,
for a few weeks in country village il
the Eastern part of New England. Soor
after my arrival | became acquain
ted with IA lovely gifl, apparen ! )
about seventeen years of aye. She haC
lost the idol of her hearts purest love
and the shadows of deep and holy memo
ries We're resting like the wing of deatl
upon her Hrow.


| first met her in the presence of the
mirthful. She was, indeed, creature tC
be worshipped-her brow wasgarlanded
by the young years sweetest flowers, hel
yellow locks were hanging beautifully
and low upon her bosom--and she moved
through the crowd with a floating, un.
earthly grace, and the bewildered gazel
looked almost to see her fade away into
the air, like the creation of pleasant
dreams. She seemed cheerful, and even
gay; yet saw that her gaiety was but
the mockery of her feelings.


She smiled, but there was something
in her smile which told that its mournful
beauty was but the bright reflection of q
tear and her eyt-lids at times closed
heavily, struggling to repress the tide ol
agony that was bursting up from her
heart secret urn. She looked a> if she


ould have left the scenes of festivity,
and gone out beneath theqniet stars, and
laid her forehead down upon the fresh
green earth, and poured out her stricken
soul, gush after gush, till it mingled with
the eternal fountain of life and purity.


/ have lately heard that the beautiful
girl, of whom | have spoken is dead
The close of life was calm as the sinking
of quiet stream; gently as the breeze
that fingers for time round q bed OF
wiihered roses, and then dies as it were
from mere sweetness.


1t cannot be that earth is mans only
abiding place. 1t cannot be that oul
life is a bubble, cast up by the ocean o.
eternity, to float moment upon the wave
and then sink into darkness and nothing.
ness. Else, why is it, that the aspira-
tons which leap like angels from the TEN.
pies of our hearts are forever wandering
abroad unsatisfed /? Why is it that the
rainbow and the cloud come over us with
beauty that is not of earth, and then
pass off and leave US to muse upon their
faded loveliness : Why is it that the
stars, which hold their festival around the
mid night throne, are set so far above
the grasp of our limited faculties -forev-
er mocking us with their unapproachable
glory I! And, finally why is it that bright
forms of beauty are presented to our
view and then taken from us, leaving the
thousand streams of our affections to flow
back in cold ana Alpine torrents upon our
hearts!


We are born for higher destiny than
than of earth. There is realm where
the rainbow never fades-where the stars
will be spread out before us like the
islands that slumber on the ocean and
where the beautiful beings that there pass
before us like visions, will stay in our
presence forever.
Year: 1859

Fighting Extraordinary.


A correspondent of the Houston (Tex
as) Telegraph furnishes from the City O
Mexico the following veracious incident


Speaking of ofLedrones, not a week pass.
es but two or three are shot publicly, yet
they continue to rob, trusting to thcii
tact to get them out of difficulty. They
sometimes catch a tartar. A few months
ago some sixty attacked train belong
ing to an American-he killed six Of
them; friend hearing of the fight (who
lived close by went to his aid; when
he came up, he was taking long shots at
them with . little cannon he dragged
along behind the train. When his friend
came up he said, Where is your coat and
shirt, etc 2" used them up for wad-
ding" He had stripped himself of all
but pantaloons and boots.
Year: 1859

Well, sir, this Mary caught the skating
fever, which is now raging so fearfully
| heard her express wish for pair Of
skates, and the next Gay she had the best
pair that could be found in the city, and
nobody knew who sent them to her,-but
bless me how my blood boils at the
thought of the consequence.
Year: 1859

BrExrD 10 DEATH WHILE MASiSG Her WEE
plyG DKr>s-A melancholy accident happened
day or two ago to young lady named Ma
thilda Sawyer, residing in Port Jcrvs. y. Y.
by which she lost her life She was sitting up
engaged in making her wedding dress, by the
aid Of light from fluid lamp. Finding that
the fluid was nearly consumed in the lamp. she
attempted to till the lamp from the camrhe'e
can. leaving one wick burning; but no sooner
had the light touched the fluid than it coin'nu-
nicated to the can, which burst, scattering the
contents all around, and setting tire 10 her
dress Before the fire was extinguished she
was so terribly burned that death followed
shortly after.
Year: 1859

Providing for the publication Of the Laws Of the


Board of Education in the several counties Of the


State


SECTION l. Be ii enacted BY the Board Of Education
Of the State IF Iowa That the Secretary Of the Board
Of Education shall, soon as possible after the ad
journment OF the present session oil tins Board, and
within thirty days from date forward to each County
Judge in this State, copy Of all the laws passed at
said session. It shall be sufficient compliance with
the provisions Of this section, the Secretary Of the
Board Of Education shall forward to each County
judge duplicate copies OF newspapers, or slips contain
ing said laws.


22. 1t shall be the duty OF the County Judge o
each county, said laws to be Published in two
weekly newspapers Of his county, it many are pub
lshed therein and il but one weekly newspaper b
published his county then the said laws shall be pub
lshed in such newspaper; Propided, That not more
than thiry-iys cents per thousand ems, SHALL u any
case be allowed for publishing the said laws.


80. The accounts for such printing shalt be audited
aud allowed the same other accounts against tht
county, after having first been sworn to b. some one
acquainted with the correctness thereof.


"a 1t shall be the duty OF the County Judge Of eact
| county to keep aud preserve ut least number o
each Newspaper of s county in rhich the laws Of thu
Year: 1859

AN ACT for the government and regulation OF the


State University OF Iowa.


SEC. BE it Enacted by the Beard Of Education of
the State Of ioca, That the object of the State Uni
veraty Of Iowa. established by the Constitution Iowa
City, shall be to provide the best aud efficient
means OF impsEng TO the youth Of the State Of both
Year: 1859

Trip Lightly.
Trip lightly over trouble,


Trip lightly over wrong;
We only make grief double
BY dwelling on it long.
Why clasp woes hand 50 tightly!
Why sigh oe'r blossoms deadl
Why cling to forms unsightly!
Why not seek joy instead?
Trip lightly over sorrow,


Though this day may be dark,
The sun may shine tomorrow,
And gaily sing the lark
Fair hope has not departed,
Though roses may have ned
Then never be down-hearted.
But look for Joy instead.