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Year: 1860

complaints g Phystcfdas.-The Doctors are
complaining bitterly of the city ORDINANCES
which prevents them from tying their horsss
10 RACKS. posts or trees in the street and soma
OF them declare that 1t will be impossible to
continue their practice unless the law is modi


Ned or repealed. They say that they are ften
sent for in great haste to see a suffering pa.
tient, and are compelled to hitch their horses
to something while they perform their profess
sional duties. There Is now a petition before
the Council on this very subject, but what
change will be made we are not authorized to
say. Ifhorses could be hitched to something
that would keep them on the carriage way, no
complaint would be made against them but
where they are permitted to take possession Of
the sidewalk TO the exclusion Of persons who
may be passing, they not only become a serious
Inconvenience, but a decided nuisance.


Disturbing the N.ighborhood Lewis Arratti
the keeper of a saloon near the First Market
was arraigned before the Mayor yesterday. to
answer the charge of keeping q disorderly
house, and permitting bagatells to be play ed
on Sunday morning 10 the annoyance of the
neigh bornood. Arratti was complained Of by
tenant in the same house, who was very
much disturbed by the gaming, and W ho only
complained because of the annoyance. Ar
rattl was also charged with selling liquor 10
be drunk At the house where sold without
license He exhibited the receipt of the Com
missioner OF The Revenue, and promised to
apply to the HuStiags Court, at its next term
for tavern license. The Mayor contin ued
the examination, to enable the accused to
make application to the Court.
Year: 1860

CAN ANY ONE TELL.-Can any one tell
how men who cannot pay small bills can al
ways find plenty of money to buy liquor,
and treat when happening among his
friends.


Can any one tell how young menwho dodge
their washwoman and are always behind
with their landlords, can play billiards night
aad day, and are always ready for a game
of poker or seven up? ?


Can any one tell how men live and sup
port their families who have no income and
do not work; and why others who are in
dustrious and constantly employed, half
starve.


Can any one tell how it is that man
who is too poor to pay for a newspaper, is
able to pay 25 cents day for tobacco and
cigars
Year: 1860

THE New york Times publishes a paper
from one of the surviving sons of Alexander
Hamilton, discussing the provisions of the
Federal Constitution on the subject of slave
ry. He shows conclusively that Judge
Taney's dogma, that the Constitution recog-
nizes the idea-of property in man, is utterly
false. There is nothing whatever in the
Constitution to warrant it on the contrary
the authorities cited by Mr.. Hamilton show
conclusively that the trainers of the Consti-
tuition took especial care to keep so odious
an idea out of that instrument
Year: 1860

ALL the histories of the late Democratic
Convention at Baltimore are very imper-
feet They tell us about the numerous pu-
gilistic encounters there, but they strangely
neglect to say who won the belt or to give
US a description of the trophy-Lou Jour-
Year: 1860

BASE BALL.-Some of the young men of
our city have formed a base ball Club, and
are IN the habit of meeting on the common
near the Canal mills, on Saturday afternoons,
Tor the purpose of developing their muscles
in this healthful and invigorating sport
Any of our citizens who mary be at leisure
this afternoon may nd considerable amuse-
ment in going to witness the game, some F
the boys being excellent players.
Year: 1860

WASHINGTON, July ll.-The following is
the correspondence between the President
and Queen Victoria relative to the visit of
the Prince of Wales:


To Her Majesty Queen Victoria:


I have learned through the public jour
malls that the Prince of Wales is about to
visit your Majesty's North American do
minions. Should it be the intention of his
Royal Highness to extend his visit to the
United States, l need not say how happy
should be to give him a cordial welcome to
Washington. You may be assured that
everywhere in this country he will be
greeted by the American people in such a
manner as cannot fail to prove gratifying to
your Majesty. In this they will manifest
their deep sense Of your domestic virtues,
as we'll as their conviction of your merits as
a wise, patriotic and constitutional soyer-
eign


Your Majesty's obedient servant.
Year: 1860

As MUCK as to say, "pitch in; we are
ready for you"


The Sentinel speaks very contemptuously
of the " distinguished Senators, Bright and
Fitch" as it expresses itself. One would
think the Sentinel Republican paper, from
the manner in which it pitches into the
Bogus Senators.


We have heard the Sentinel thunder. Now
look out for flash of death-dealing Bright
and Fitch hghAaing. If the Sentinel doesn't
" catch Jesse there is no devil.


Jesse D. Bright may be in minority in
his party just now, but his power is not
gone by considerable. He is good hater,"
and will be revenged for the abuse he has
received from the Douglas men. The big
bolt IN the party we presume is the result
of his work in great measure, done to kill
of Douglas and purify the Democratic
party.
Year: 1860

An act mailing appropriations for the
payment Of the per diem Of the members
and officers Of the General Assembly.


BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF Iowa:
SECTION /. That the following sums Of
money, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, be and the Same are hereby
appropriated for tho purpose hereinafter
designated.


Sec. 2. For the payment Of the per
diem Of the members and officers Of the
Senate the sum Of Five Thousand Ave
Year: 1860

would be as irrational as it would T5@
q man to infer that because he is not
murderer his farm will produce harvest,
or that because he is not an adultercr
therefor his merchandise will take care
Of itself. Salvation would be worth moth.
ing if it cost no effort; aud there will
be no salvation where no effort s. put
forth.
Year: 1860

bank or bench two feet high, and filing half
the area Of each hut was covered with rein
deer skins, and formed the family place Of
repose. An angular snow bench sarVed as
the kitchen table, and just beside it sat the
lady Of the establishment attending the stone
lamp which stood thereon, and the stone cook
ing vessel suspended over it. The lamp wa
a shallow open vessel, the fuel seal oil, and
the wick dried moss. A little seal skin bag
Of soft dry moss formed her finder box, on
which she struck FIRE with lump Of iron
pyrities and q broken file. The file was
marked with the Government broad arrow
There were also two large snow shovels made
Of mahogany board, some long spear handles,
bow Of English wood, two preserved meat
tins, and deal case which might have once
contained large TELESCOPES or barometer
II had no lid, but part of the brass hinges re-
mained. Among the other articles in posses
sion of the natives was a knife, with some
ihdistinot markings on it, like those usually
seen on ships cutlssses or swords. This had
been picked up on the shore near where q
ship lay stranded. When found it was about
the length Of mans arm; but the Esquimaux
who picked it up broke itintO lengths to make
knives.


After long inquiry it was ascertained that
two ships had been seen by the natives of
King Williams Island; one Of them was seen
TO sink in deep water but the other was forced
on shore, where they supposed she was still
remaining. Captain MClintock was also
told that the body Of a man was found on
board the ship; that he must have been a very
large man with long teeth; that it was in the
Fall of the year when the ships were destroy
ed that all the white people went away to the
"large river" taking boat or boats with
them; and that in the following Winter their
bones were found there.
Year: 1860

dent that it will be not less than 5000 ''if the
dav is fair" The New York Evening Post
says I'VE have been permitted to copy the
following extract from private letter, written
by a gentleman in Hartford, Conn.,, who is
well versed in the politics of that state =


With regard to our prospects can only now
say that they are bright If Connecticut is
aroused she is always right. Her reserved
force is seldom drawn out, but is sure for free
dom and justice when once in the field. Al
ready the entire state is in arms. Our vote
will be unusually large, and we shall doubtless
give larger republican majority than hitherto
since the Fremont campaign. Our Governor
was elected last year by about eighteen hun
dred majority. This year he will have proba-
bly, not less than twenty-five hundred, possibly
three to four thousand.
Year: 1860

AUBURN.-The report of the school committee of
the town of Auburn for the year ending March,
1860, has been issued. The committee make issue
with the secretary of the board of education
eral points of recent legislation in favor of that
board and are especially the act to abol-
ish school districts, and the expenses of normal
schools. They also object to the agents and ectur-
of the board of education and to all superfuous
"boasting of the excellence of our public schoos.n
Year: 1860

INSANITY THE RESULT OF A JoKE.-There
is now in female lunatic asylum at Hammer
smith lady Of exquisite beauty, who was
driven mad by being suddenly startled by her
maid. The lady's name is IL, and she
resided with her husband, wealthy sharebro-
ker, at a splendid mansion in Cavendish
square. One evening, about six weeks ago,
she strolled i'll the dusk into her husbands Ii.
brary, to procure a book. The lady's maid
saw her enter the apartment, and in mere
trolic concealed herself behind the curtains be-
longing to the window, until her mistress had
placed her hand upon the work she came in
search OF, when she suddenly sprang upon her
with loud shout The lady was so astound-
ed by the shock that she was struck almost
senseless. Derium ensued confirmed mad.
ness followed, which has ever since continued
without abatement, to degree dangerous TO
all who come near her. Her propensties are
fierce and vicious; she tries to bite all who an
proach her, and it is more than probable she
will never recover her reason.--London Court
Circular.
Year: 1860

MARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRE.-Mr. Hugh Doher-
ty, opening his clothing store 119 Main street,
on Saturday morning last, found the room densely
filed with smoke. Some one the night before had
carelessly thrown lighted cigar into the spit box
filed with dust, which took fire, burning hole
through the box, and nearly through the floor. 1t
had burned very slowly, but with little more time
would have made such headway that the building
must have been consumed
Year: 1860

II ner truthful hand,


drer far TO me


ii The sunlight TO the daisies
That blossoms on the lea;
The music of her gentle voice
Made melody so sweet.
The lark would leave the dappled skies
10 nestle at her feet.
o faided is the lilly,
And frozen is the stream,
And passed away The lovcliness
That blessed the poets dream
And not daisy lifts its face
From off the barren lea,
Save one that blooms upon her grave
To mark The spot to me.
Year: 1860

A Western editor Of country news
paper, thus announces the acquisition, 10
his family circle, of two fair, fat and
hourishlng" babies


Bling out the brass band, and place
its noisiesl members on tie highest pima
Gle OF The hen coop ! Sound the loud
horse fiddle and lei the nation rejoice
for one of the humblest citizens of The
Commonwealth hath been justly exalted
over his compeers, and We have the hon
or TO be that fortunate and merilorious in
diyIdual still we are not proud We ye.
speak to our neighbors, occasionally /; but
al the same time it must be admitted thst
we feel several inches taller than We did
a week ago y
Year: 1860

Col Hatch said, the other day, in the Sc
crders Convention Of this county, that certain
Administration men in this town went to
Senator Gwin, on his arrival in this city, du
ring the last campaign, aud told him that it
would iuiure the cause for him to speak.
The inference was Of course that his reputa-
tion was such that the least he said for their
side the better. Gwin spoke anyhow. We don't
know whether he has been likewise request
ej, during this canvass. to keep silent or not.
At any rate, he is in the field, and made his
first speech at Stockton, ON Wednesday night
last.


Almost the first thing he said or very plainly
intimated at least, was that his course had
been endorsed by the people Of California in
the last campaign We recollect very dis
unctly telling our readers that the success of
the Administration ticket in that contest
would be set down as an endorsement of DR.
Gwin. 1t seems that he understood it in the
same way This self congratulatory part of
his speech was loudly applauded by the
Stocktonian Breckinridgers. So we suppose
the Stoektonian Breckinridgers still endorse
Gwir,


A large portion of the Doctors remarks
was devoted to defense of himself against
the charge of being the Daily Overland Mail
Killer. We shall examine that defense more
particularly hereafter We have not the
time now.


His explanation of his failure or neglect to
urge through the Pacific Railroad is of small
benefit either TO himself or his party. lie tries
to justify himself by throwing the blame on
the Senate The Senate has been all along COM
posed ofa majority of men who are for Buck d
Breckinridge Either win has no influence
with the Senators of his own party never ex-
erted that influence if he had it, or the
Breckenridge party, as represented in the
Senate, were wholly opposed, according to
! his own admission, to Pacific Railroad
That they are opposed is pretty clear. The
same party, in their late State Convention in
Virginia, it appears, actually ado ted for
NAL resolution in opposition to that railroad


The balance ofhis speech is buncombe and
Misrepresentation. He says, for one thing
that there is no regular nominee of the Dem
ocratic party. That is to say, he enuuciate;
the idea that a fraction of a Convention car
break up the Convention and prevent NOM
nation. One hundred men, fifty men, TWEEN
ty five men, one man, can prevent a nomina-
tion 10y simply retiring from a Convention
Was there ever a more glaring absurdity?


1t is very clear We think all through thi
speech, that Swim believes he has the gooC
will of his party. We believe so, too, an,
we believe they will endeavor to sustain him
Marx our words. If that party succeeds
Gwin goes to the Senate.
Year: 1860

The Galveston Civilian publishes letter
from the Postmaster at Buchanan, Texas
giving an unqualified contradiction to the
story of the burning Of a colporteur at that
place. The writer says it "is fabrication
from beginning to end, with no foundation in
truth whatever. No circumstance upon
which 1t can be supposed to be based, has
ever happened here or in hearing of here
Year: 1860

FAKIR OF SlvA.-This renowned vcntlilo-
9uist and slight of hand performer, astounded
with his iDexplieable feats, last evening. a
large and brilliant audience. We have not
learned whether he will perform in this city
during the Fair or not, but presume he will
Year: 1860

ANOTHER VIEW OF TIE SEA SERpENT-Ira
Burdic residing near Half Moon Bay, affirms
says the Mirror, that he saw sea serpent at
that place on the morning Of the 26th Of Au-
gust He was not more than quarter of a
mile from it, ana had very distinct view of
its proportions. 1t moved with remarkable
velocity, with its head elevated fifteen or
twenty feet above the surface of the water,
and in its undulating motion exhibiting occa
sional sections of its immense body, He es-
Inmates its length at two hundred and fifty
feet, and the largest diameter of the body at
three feet
Year: 1860

The stock for the cattle show is fast coming
in and the stalls being filled up The half
mile race track within the spacious enclosure
is in excellent order already, but is being
made still better The huge amphtheatre,
capable of seating at least five thousand per-
sons, will be completed on Monday and will
afford an advantage of comfortable view,
under the shade, of everything there is going
on in the circle below. No doubt the seats
will be well filled with the beauty of the city
and the country. We understand that there
will be a numerous attendance of ladies from
the mountains At any rate. everything has
been prepared for their reception and enter
tainmcnt. The accommodations for ladies on
the Fair grounds are beyond any that have
ever been aiIo ded, at either State or District
Fairs. in the State. In addition to the deli
cious shades Of green boughs in various por-
tons Of the extensive grounds, a steam pump
will be in operation throwing up from a
bored well, the fountain Of health and deli
cious coolness.


No expense has been spared, in short, to
make the District Fair in respect to comfort
to the spectators and visitors, as well as in
many other respects superior to any Fair ever
before held in the State.


The Pavilion is being fitted up in a style
Of almost rural beauty. and it will be like
wandering through the leafy halls of the
green woods to walk beneath its vines and
ooughs Thus beautiful and inspiring, what
will it be when the glories of the fields and
orchards are displayed in their abundance
beneath its green roof


That there will be large attendance from
the interior and the mountains, is evidenced
by the numerous engagements of lodgings
already in the different hotels.
Year: 1860

RoBBED.-As Mr. Wiley, a partner of Mr.
Hudson Of this city, was driving his wa-on
along between his mill at Pine Grove and
his house, on Friday evening last, he was
aecosted by a couple of footpads, who pretty
soon took from his pockets IS, all he had
sent his wagon adrift for home tied him to a
tree with gag in his mouth and left him
lie remained there till 10 o'clock, almost in
sight of home, before he could release hiul-
self Finally, he slipped his hands loose
from the strings, and walked to the house
Year: 1860

BRmLIAET.-At Sour house" we've just
inaugurated new Irish help" in the kit
chen. Yesterday she was told to get piece
Of ice for tes, when what does the girl do,
but geta piece and chuck it into the tea kettle
on the stove. There's native wit for you.
The girl has been locked up in the refrig-
orator ever since.
Year: 1860

MNsTRELsY.-The Sanford Opera Troupe
had densely crowded house at the Academy
of Music last night. All the audience were
well pleased and went away satisfied. They
perform again this evening.
Year: 1860

Numerous appeals have been made to me b,
piOus and patriotic associations and citizens, il
view of the present distracted and dangerou.
condition OF our country, to recommend
that day be set apart for HUMILIATION
FASTING AND PRAYER, throughout the Union


In compliance with their request and NV
own sense of duty, designate FRIDAY, THE
4th Day OF JANUARY, 1861, for this purpose
and recommend that the People assemble on
that day, according to rheir several forms OF
worship. to keep it as solemn Fast.


The Union of the States is at the present
moment threatened with alarming and immed-
ate danger; panic and distress of a fearful
character prevail Throughout the land {; our la
boring population are without employment.
and consequently deprived of the means of
earning their bread. Indeed, hope seems to
nave deserted the minds of men. All classes
are IN state OF confusion and dismay, and
the wsest cOunsels of our best and purest men
are wholly dlsregarded


La this the hour of our calamity and peril TO
whom shall We resort for relief but to the God
OF our fathers HlS omnipotent arm can only
save US from the awful effects of our own
srlnes and tollles-our own ingratitude and
guilt towards our Heavenly Father.


Let US, then, with deep contrItiOa and peni.
tent sorrow, unite in hum5iing ourselves be-
tore the Most High, IN contessIng our individ-
ual and national SINS, and IN acknowledging
the justice OF our punishment. Let us implore
Him to remove from our hearts that false pride
OF opin which would impel US to persevere
u wrong tor the sake of consistency, rather
than yItId u jnst submission to the unforeseen
ex gencl"S by wh'ch we are now surrounded.


lie us with deep reverence beseech HIM TO
resiore the friendship anC good will which pre-
va led IN former days among the people of the
several States; and, above all, to save US from
the horrors civil ard blood -guiliness."
Let our fervent prayers ascend 10 His Throne
that lie would not desert US in this hour of ex-
treme peril, but rememser US as He did our
fathers IN the darkest days Of the Revolution,
and preserve our Constitution and our Union,
the work of their hands, for ages yet to come.


An Omnipotent Providence may overrule
existing evils for permanent good. He can
make the wrath of man to praise Him, aud the
remainder of wrath he can restrain. Let me
invoke every individual, in whatever sphere of
life he moy be placed, to feel personal re.
spOnsbl.ty to God and his country for keeping
thIs day holy, and for contributing all in his
p""er TO remove our actual and impending ca
lamItIes. JANEs RCCuAHAN


WAs4ISGToN. Dec. IA, l96O.
Year: 1860

WINTER seems to have set in unusually
early this season; since the middle of Novern.
Der 1t has been nearly cold enough for mid
winter. Particularly has this been the case
Tor the past week, the thermometer falling as
low as IL degrees one morning, and on several
others but few degrees above that. The
has been frozen sufficiently hard to
allow the boys to skate over it, very unusual
thing tor the middle of December.
Year: 1860

The times are sadly out of Joint. Never be.
fore have such perils loomed up before our
Republic, and madness had such hold upon
the popular mind. National prosperity seems
TO have produced spirit OF arrogance and salf-
will among the people, and like their counter
part OF spoiled children, it may require the ap-
Pance of rigid measures (n the hands of the
Ruler of Nations himself) to make them obe-
dent and endurable members of our great Ma
tlonal family. Though the clouds look dark,
and terrible storm seems impending, we do
not despair-we do not believe there will be a
dissolution Of this Union raised as it was and
fostered by the hand of Providence. We do
net believe He will allow this Government,
modelled after the Theocracy of the Hebrews
instituted by Himself for their original gov
ernmenI-to be torn asunder at the will of
wicked men ruled by fanatical passion or per-
sonal desire of elevation. There may be a
partial secession we believe there will, but
the time for a dismsmberment of our Glorious
COufsderacy has not yet come-0ur destiny is
not yet completed.


Our chastsement may be heavy, it may bear
down many with its pcnderous weight, but
that we shall come from under it improved,
benefited aud better citizens, we sincerely
believe.


With such an issue and such result before
US, we should arouse our best energies to the
noblest sx erton, and despair of our Country's
safety only when the last ray OF hope is extin-
guished. With fearless front we should meet
dsunion in all it's dreadful deformity and strive
to stay it's onward progress. We hope never
to behold the immolaton of this Nation, and
will ever be reluctant to join in the horrid
ceremonial of our Country's sacrifice.
Year: 1860

an apprentice, and in due time could
make us good barrel as the best. He
announced to old Stephen that he had
graduated, and was ready to set up bus
mess. The old man seemed gratified,
and Immediately ordered three of tho
best barrels ho could turn out. Ben did
his prettiest, and wheeled them up to
the old mans counting-room. Old Cir
ard pronounced them first rate, and de-
manded tho price. "One dollar" said
Ben, is now as low as / can live by"
Cheap enough-make out your BILL


The bill was made out, and old Steve
settled it with check for 100000,
which he accompanied with this little
moral to the story:


There, take that, and invest it in
the best possible manner, and if you
are unfortunate, and lose it, you have
Il good trade to fall bnck upon, which
will afford you good living"


We should like to see oil the old
solid fellows trying that experiment. 1t
might spoil u barrel or two, but it would
not spoil the boys.