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Year: 1860

1t will be recollected that though the Bell
Electoral ticket received the largest number of
votes in Virginia, q sufficient nu1ber were
thrown out, on account ofa trifing informality,
to divide the Electoral vote between Bell and
breckenridge, giving nine to the former and
six to the latter. We learn, however, that the
Breckinridgo Electors, believing that Bell had
carried the State magnanimously resigned,
whereupon the State vote was unanimously
cast for Bell and Everett. Such honorable
conduct is, refreshing in these days of political
intrlae and corruption:
Year: 1860

chant. had this injunction been urged, in his
hearing, by an eloquent preacher, and the
words, coming to his thought, led him to call
back the boy after his cold, almost tankind re-
pulse.


Many times he thonght of the incident af
terwards and of the small event on which such
lifelong issue hung, almost trembling in view
of what he might have lost, had that slight op-
portunity for doing good been neglected.
Year: 1860

Oftentimes those best able to dispense char
tiles are most in the habit of dispensing with
them.


1t is a great deal better to say less than half
what you think, than to think only half what
you say.
Year: 1860

On Wednesday last several miners occupy
ing cabin short distance this side OF Bu-
IA Vista Ranch missed a quantity Of pro-
visions, and on looking around, soon dis
covered tracks OF the thieves, and followed
their trail over two miles in the direction
OF Grass Valley. when darkness overlook
them and they gave mp the search Tor the
night. The next morning soon led them 10
a cabin. Just above Czrpenter's Ranch, when
the articles were found and fully identified.
even 10 an old comb which bad been taken
among other things No one being in the
cabin at the time, watch was set for the
occupants, who soon appeared, when the
services OF two ofour citizens were called
into renuisition to aid the watchers in their
capture. The party well, armed, appeared
at the cabin and on being admitted, charged
the occupants directly with the theft. Find
ing themselves fairly trapped, they begged
most piteously, to be spared public exposi-
tion. offering TO return the provisions aud
surrender anything else in the cabin-their
clothing and beddi ug-to be let OF, assert
| ing at the same time that this was their first
and only offence. and that they were driven
to the act from sheer hunger. being unable
to obtain employment They moreover beg
ped their captors to consider the great ex-
pense to which the county would be put. If
called upon to try. convict and punish Them.
Which OF the pleas put in, had the most ei-
feet upon the captors, we know not, but, at
all events after little parleying, ii was
concluded to let them of on condition that
they should shoulder the provisions, carry
them back and leave town before sunrise the
next morning. These terms were gladly
acceeded TO and the poor fellows ordered
to take fiom the stolen articles sufficient
to give them a good supper, so that they
would not be compelled to leave town with
empty stomachs. then shouldering the balance
they took up their line OF march towards
Buena Vista. Our informant after giving
them some good advice, and laying before
them the consequences of their being seen in
town after sunrise the next morning. left
them on their winding way" and returned
to town. The men were about 40 and 20
years Of age repectively-one has been
living in town about four years II is thought
that they were in no wise connected with the
professional thieves and robbers who have
recently made this place so notorious by
cir a cts.
Year: 1860




Mr.. Elliott and his party have completed
their line Of survey from Auburn to Nevada
and returned to this place on Thursday
They have spent several days Of their return
in more careful examination of the country
and in changing portions OF their line.


They have found this route eminently
practicable. the grade in no place exceeding
so feet to the mile. and It is thought that
no single mile Of the road can cost over
100000. while the av erage viii not exceed
SEQ. 600.


The line as run ont will probably pass
through 1r very near Hlinoistown. within
seven miles OF Dutch Flat. five miles OF To-
wa Hill, and within about two hour. ride Of
each OF the following places; Red Dog. Lit.
tie York, Yankee Jims, Forest City and
Todd's Valley. All these towns may be
easily connected with good wagon roads.


The length of the line as surveyed is S2
miles which distance will probably be some
what increased by the locating survey.


The Engineers Report will appear in about
one month that delay being thought advisa-
BILE to procure certain statistical information
which it is disired should accompany the
Report.


On Wednesday and Thursday Mr.. Elliott
made a cursory examination of Wolf Creek,
from q point about five miles below this
place. from which he learned that that route
was impracticable for railroad He found
that the average descent Of the Greek, for
that distance exceeded 100 feet to the mile.
By this route an elevation OF over 1000 feet
would bave to be overcome in less than "a
miles, much the greater part of which must
be thrown into the upper ten miles.


The citizens of Illinostown, Dutch Flat,
Iowa Hill, Forest Hill &C.. are much elated
at the unexpected facility OF the route and
its near approach to their several localities
They promise liberal subscriptions to the
stock. when the road shall have been finally
located.


We now look upon the early completion
of this road as fixed fact. Statistics will
be produced ia the forthcoming Report that
will astonish even the most sanguine friends
of the enterprise and will establish. beyond
all controversy that it mnst be a paying in
vestment.


The construction of the road from Au-
burn to Folsom will soon be commenced and
il is confidently expected that the cars will
be running as far a. Auburn in about is
months. Within twelve months thereafter
we shall expect to see the steam horse rush
ing along the hills to the very heart OF Ne
vsda County.


Mr.. Elliott and his associate, Mr.. Ostrom
deserve much credit for the enterprise and
energy they have displayed in demonstrst-
ing the practicabiiiy of this great enter
prise
Year: 1860

THE SAN FRANcIsco MEDICAL PRESS is the
title OF new Medical publication the first
number of which we find on our table this
week Thswork is edited by DIR E. S. Cooper
and is issued in a very neat magazine form
and contains Ga pages. 1t is announced to
appear quarterly for the first year. and
monthly thereafter.


The Medical Press has been Established in
the right spirit, having in view the almost
exclusive publication of original matter, and
it deserves, and will doubtless receive the
liberal patronage, and professional support
Of the medical fraternity Of our Pacific Coast.
Year: 1860

1-A writer who speaks from experience
says that cork or India-rubber soles should
never be worn on boots or shoes, but in their
stead place between the layers Of the soles,
from out to out, a piece of stout hemp or
tow linen which has been dipped in melted
pitch. This is absolutely impervious to wa
ter-does not absorb particle-while we
know that cork does, and after while it be-
comes soggy nd damp for weeks. When
you put. them on for the first time they will
be = as easy as an old shoe" and you may
stand on damp places for hours with impu-
aity.
Year: 1860

POPULATION OF CHNA.-There il very
good reasen for believing that the population
Of China is angmenting at very rapid ratio
for an ancient people separated from the
great progressive elements Of modern times
The census reports OF that country show
that its population 100 years ago was but
l9O,000,000. Fifty years afterwards the
population numbered 800 100000. The last
census, taken in 1851 showed a population
4l3,000,000. From the last report il would
seem that the elements OF increase have not
been so active during the last as they were
during the proceeding half century. 1t is
not easy to reconcile these facts with the
prevalent idea that this country is in a state
of decadence. needing the infusion of foreign
elements to renew the energies of the nation.
tury China has been in floursi hing and
progressive state. What effec, the present
gradual introduction Of foreign elements
may have upon the progress OF pnpul alton
there, may be somewhat problematical
Whether it will elevate and improve. as is
generally tire case where highly civilized
people contact with those in a semi-civili-
zed state, or whether the effect will be like
the advent Of the Europeans among the
red men Of this western continent, is mat
ter yet to be seen.
Year: 1860

Ss-We are pleased to notice that our friend
Nathan is all right gain, and ready once
more to see his friends at bis new fire proof
Store, corner OF Mill snd Main streets, where
he is also prepared to give them fits," after
the latest fashions, and of the very best
in every department OF the clothing
Furnishing and shoe line of business.
Year: 1860

RIvERs FILLISe.-The editor OF the Far
mer has observed that the American river,
above Sacramento is so filling with sand
from the upper mines that tho city is in
great danger from high flood. The stream
has removed more than two hundred feet,
and the wash has filled the abandoned bed
Of the river nearly up to the banks.
Year: 1860

CeAL-It is said that an extensive deposit
of coal has been discovered about four miles
from Martinez. 1t has been tested and found
TO be OF excellent quality. The vein from
which ths coal was taken is very exte nsive,
and is easy Of access for the purpose OF work
ing is. The exact location Of this mine is
for the present secret, and known only to
parties Immediately interested,
Year: 1860

The wonder working magic ofths gentle
man has justly rendered him world
famous. The ordinary tricks Of jugglery
and l.gerdemain. as presented by the gene
rality Of performers dwindle into utter in
significance when compared with the truly
wonderful performances Of Prof. Anderson
It will be seen by advertisement in another
column that the Professor will visit Grass
Valley. on thursday Evening next, when our
citizens will have the privilege OF witness
ing some of the most wonderful magic per-
formances OF any age.


These exhibitions are perfectly chaste, Of a
high order and suci as any person, male or
female may properly witness


Mr.. A. will perform for three successive
Evenings in Grass Valley.
Year: 1860

re- The first railroad in Africa, except q
very short one in Egypt is about to be open
ed at the Cape of Good Hope. Eight
first class locomotives will be put upon the
track at the start. and thus Africa will come
into the progressive march of the world.
Year: 1860

ne- Messrs Long & Shultes, Of this place
to whom was awarded the building OF the
County Hospitsl are pushing ahead the work
with commendable dispatch The frame was
raised on Monday last.
Year: 1860

complexion leads you to aver, that tho digestion
OF his turtle sonp, and oanvass back ~ dinner 10
assisted BY moro than one glass Of generous
Port We have seen no proof ofthe judicial salibrs
OF his intellect and will venture no opinion
whore we might 30 widely miss the mark.


In conclusion wo only remark, that each meu-
Der Of the bench finds u necessary 10 assist his
physical vision by the use Of glasses and that
their aggregate weight will bear hard on ton.
Year: 1860

Napoleon III, it is said, is carrying his building
mania to Marseilles, where he proposes reforms
similar to those recently carried out in Paris. He
has granted sum of money for the purpose of
opening a new boulevard through the old town of
Marseilles
Year: 1860

: A rattlesnake short time ago made his way into
an unfinished but inhabited house at Ellis Point,
barrel in the cellar. A little girl, eight years of
age went into the cellar to get some pork, and on
thrusting her hand into the barrel the snake bit
her. The girl got well after powerful dose of
whisky
Year: 1860

I AM now offering inducements to purchas-

 j. CTS of Ladies' Fine Summer Dress Goods, in order to reduce my over supply, having a much larger assortment than this market seems to require, which 1 purchased this Spring in the New Orleans market, of the latest and most desirable styles. have large assortment of Staple Goods, and a general assortment of everything usually found in a Dry Goods store in Arkansas, all of which am offering to sell as low as any house in this country; and in- tend to sell sooner or later, in some way, for cash or on credit, to any purchasers who are

 solvent in Arkansas, and can pay at the end of the year or soon thereafter.

 my26-tf J. H. QUlSENBERhf.
Year: 1860

ativc, she went forth with song in
her mouth, to church on those old
Sundays when she was younger


just here is house, a red house
red behind and before red to the top
OF the chimney. Squattcd beside it,
is an out of door oven, shaped like a
wciI,to,do gray cat just from a nap in
an ash heap. An acre Of cabbages-
the only sight, by tho way, that rec
onclIrs us to the figure "a sea of
hcads'-hanks the cat; pair of
sqnare-bult clumsy horses in breast
harness and bear-skin names. arc
standing by the door, and all proclaim
the Mohawk Dutchman straycd away
to the banks of the Cedar"
Year: 1860

\ correspondent of the y. H. Jour
nal Of Agriculture writes First
took two gIlIs Of corn and mixed with
one gill Of SCOT, and water enough to
moiStcn it. Next took two gills of
corn and an equal amount of water
and let it stand through the night. In
the morning | took two gills more of
corn, and an equal amount of water,
and let it stand one hour. then had
the corn dropped and covered as near
alike as possible. The result was as
follows THAT which was planted
with SCOT came up three days before
that which was soaked the same
length of time without SCOT, and four
days before that which was soaked an
hour. After the second time hocing
the difference in color as well as in
height, could be told fifty rods distant.
That which was planted with SCOT
was Of a dark green color, and the
other was Of a lighter hue. In the
fall, that which was planted with SCOT
was ready to harvest two weeks ear
licr than the other, but didn't produce
any more or better looking ears than
the other.
Year: 1860

The result of the election in Rhode Island,
though against the republican party, is not Of
a character to give much encouragement to
the national democracy. 1t was not in any
sense the triumph of party, but of a coalition
between the democrats and that class of float
ing voters sometimes acting with the republi-
cans, sometimes with their opponents, and
sometimes, as in 1856, ilibustering on their
own account. They are found in nearly every
state, but in none so largely proportioned to
the voting population as in the little state of
Rhode Island. Some genuine republicans,
too, were induced to go over to the enemy.
through an absurd and groundless fear of rad
icalism. But the number of such was not
large, as appears from the fact that the vote
polled for Mr.. Padelford falls below that polled
for Fremont only about six hundred votes.
The vote for governor in the several counties
ia az fnllOws
Year: 1860

CHowDER!-(We mean such as Spur & Priest get
ups what can equal it! They may make the corner of
Foster and Main street redolent with inviting SMELLS
while trout the rares game broiled steak kindred
fries are over the Goals but the of chowder erops
them ALL With dish of that before you what care you
for the fruit Of the Hesperidesy BY the way they have
pretty good fruit their counter
Year: 1860

WESTERN TRAINs.-The summer arrangement of
trains on the Western railroad will commence OIL
Monday next Trains will leave Worcester accord
ing to the table given among the special notices
Year: 1860

Thaddeus Hyatt gives an extreme picture of
the destitution existing in Kansas In letter to
President Buchanan he says: Thousands of once
thrifty and prosperous American citizens
perishing for want. Winter is upon them; Of
clothing they are nearly beret food they have not
to last them through the cold season that is ap-
preaching. OF hundred thousand people
upon Kansas soil six months ago. at least one
fourth or onethird have left of the remainder it
is safe to say that forty thousand at this moment
see nothing but exodus starvation at the end
of the sixty days now before them; from ten to
twenty thousand look with only despairing eyes
upon November; thousands cannot subsist month
longer unaided, other thousands are living upon
the little which their neighbors deprive them
selves of to give to them-neghbors equally un-
fortunate, and with whom starvation is merely
question Of but few days longer while still other
thousands, if not at once relieved, must perish
from hunger the diseases that follow in its train


Some have already died, others are daily dying;
while the hours grow darker and the days longer
for the living to whom relief comes not, and whose
eyes aching with watchings for the succor that
delays.


| Such is doubtless, truthful picture of the re-
suit of the labors of the abolition emigration aid
societies, to shape the institutions of Kansas
| New England preferred to have them. These
starving creatures neither more nor less than
| the sweeping of the cutters of Northern towns,


villages and cities, who, without the least fitness
for successful life on the frontier, transported
| by thousands to Kansas on the money raised by


the New York Tribune, Henry Ward Beecher,


ct al, to accomplish political end at war with the
| spirit of the Constitution. They of the class


with whom Ossawatomie Brown worked there
The work of that description being over in Kan


sas, they art no longer of value to the emigrart


aid societies, who have turned them out to starve.
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! THE VoTE.-For the first time in several years


our Opposition friends manifest passion for lead


pencils and figuring. They are stuffed with the


notion that they will run right through the South


ern States in the Democratic fssure-in fact, that


the crack will open wide enough to pass them dry
| footed through the red Of popular majority
| against them. Some of them request that we pub


ish the popular vote Of the Southern States at the


last Presidential election. Here they have it ac-


eording to the Almanac:
Year: 1860

|


Those who wish to do good, but hesitate to do
it, would do well to read the following The reas-
on may be suggested to them by the perusal


Do not delude yourself with the idea that you
can please everybody. Who ever knew any body
that was worth anything that had nobody to find
fault with him? You would have to do evil in
many cases to please the evil 1atter some to graft
iy their pride indulge the selfish, submit to the
tyrannica be tool for the ambitious and be care
full not to have anything as good as those who de-
sire to have everything superior to their neghbors
If you are public man be diligent, you must ex-
pect to have many secretly dislike you and talk
against you for your success; and if you accomplish
little, though many show themselves friendly it
often leaks out that some who appear pleasant to
you, can do thus because they do not fear your ri
valry-they can smile upon you outwardly, and
yet entertain contempt for your inefhciency. AL
ways do that which is right, be diligent, do the
most you can, pay no regard to fault-fnders and
you will find as many friends as any sensible man
need desire


WOMEN IN ADMINISTRATIONS should be
more trusted and confded in as wives, mothers
and sisters. They have quick perception of right
and wrong, and, without knowing always why, read
the present and future, read characters and acts,
designs and probabilities, where man sees no letter
or sign What else do we mean by the adage
"mother w.t., save that woman has quicker per-
ception than man? How often, when man aban-
dons the helm in despair, woman scizes it, and
carries the ship home through the storm. Man
often lives from home and family to avoid impend-
ing poverty or ruin. Woman seldom, if ever for
sock home thus Woman never evaded mere tenn
poral calamity by suicide or desertion. The proud
banker rather than live to see his poverty gazet-
ted, may blow out his brains and leave wife and
children to want, protectorless. Loving woman
would have coons eled him to accept poverty and


Woman should be couns eled and confded in.
1t is the beauty and the glory of her nature, that
it instinctively grasps at and clings to the truth
and right. Reason, mans greatest faculty, takes
time to hesitate before he decides; but woman's in
stinct never hesitates in its decision and is
ly wrong where it has even chances with reas-
on. Woman feels where thinks, acts where
he deliberates, hopes where he despairs, and tri-
umphs where he falls-Nat. american.
Year: 1860

LIKELY Negro Woman with eight children, the eldest


~ likely fifteen years old second likely grl th
Said sold for fault but the that
has home hem and will sill any person who
will them from the county Good lots in Rdgeheld
West Nashville will be taken in part Address Box
POS Nashville 2. O. nnv92-f9a
Year: 1860

uncommonly likely Mnlao Boy, twenty years Of age.
He perfectly sound, excellent cook and the best
trained dining bed in the State He
sold for fault that he will with
wants with whom ne is associated and whom he to be
preueiced against him He therefore dseso be sold Apply to


WILL. L. BOYD,


sept19-1w No. so Cherry street.
Year: 1860

A distinguished physician, who died
some years since, in Paris, declared =
81 believe that during the twenty six
years | have practiced my profession
in this city, twenty thousand children
have been carried to the cemeteries, a
sacrifice to the absurd custom of ex-
posing their arms naked"


| have often thought if a mother
were anxious to show the soft white
skin Of her baby, and would cut out a
round hole in the little things dress,
just over the heart, and then carry it
about for observation by the company,
it would do very little harm. But to
expose the baby's arms, members so far
removed from the heart and with such
feeble circulation at best, is a most per-
nicions practice.


Put the bulk Of thermometer in a
baby's mouth ; the mercury rises to SO
degrees. Now carry the same bulk to
its little hand; if the arm be bare, and
the evening cool, the mercury will sink
40 degrees. Of course all the blood
which flows through these arms and
hands must fall from 90 to 40 degrees
below the temperature of the heart.
Need / say that when these cold eur
rents of blood flow back into the chest,
the child's general validity must be
more or less compromised? And
need l add that we ought not to
be surprised at it's frequently recurring
affections of the lungs, throat, and
stomach ?


| have seen more than one child with
habitual cough and hoarseness, or chok.
ing with mucus, entirely and perma-
nently relieved by simply keeping its
arms and hands warm. Every observ.
ing and progressive physician has daily
opportunities to witness the same SIM
pie cure.-Dr. Leois.