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VOL. IX.
LOS   ANGELES,   CAL.,   SATURDAY,   SEPTEMBER   3,   1859.
NO. 17.
Co0 lxri%tlt5 0tar:
I'UKI.ISHKD EVERY SATURDAY  MORN IN a,
At Ko. 1, Pico BuitDiNOs, Spring Street, Los
Angeles,
BY   H.   HAMILTON.
.$5 00
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TERMS:
Subscription, per annum, in advance
For Six Months,	
For Three Months  ..,.\',\.. 2
Single Number ...... .'. .' 0 25
AovBRftsajtHNTS inserted at TwoDollars per square
often Hues, for the first insertion; and One
Dollar pet square for each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction made to Yearly Advertisers.
A(JENTS.~«The following gentlemen are authored Agents for the Stab:
L. P. tfiSllKR	
Burms k.  Duhdicr, Post OfHce.
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It. it.Ghtitit ,   ,„
J-juoBl). A. Thomas..,.	
,,,So,n Francisco
...San Gabriel.
...Monte.
. i.Santa liarlti,-i
. ..San IJernttrdii
lusiiuss Carts.
C.   E.   THOM,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
LOS ANGELES.
Office in Pico Buildings, Spring street. jy3
E.   J.   C.   KEWEN,
Attorney and Counsellor at JLaw,
I.OS ANGELES, Cal.,
Will practice in the Courts of the First Judicial
District, the Supreme Court, and the U. S. District Court of the Southern District of California.
Oflice, in Temple's Building, opposite Mellus's
store. Jan. 1st, 1859.
BELLA UNION HOTEL
Main  Street,
IOS   ANGELES.
FLASHNER & WINSTON,
PROPRIETORS.
MTHIS-HOTEL, bo long known as the best
in Southern California, having passed into
the hands of the present Proprietors, has
been thoroughly refitted, and many additions made
to ita accommodations.
Strangers, and gentlemen with their families, will
find thia an agreeable home, at all times.
The table will be supplied, as heretofore, with all
the delicacies of the market. oct2
LAFAYETTE M®TELT
Afftixx  Street,
OPPOSITE   THE BELLA  UNION,
LOS ANGELES,
M...THIS Establishment offers superior inducements to the traveling public, and especially to those wishing a quiet home. The
location is desirable, the establishment large and
commodious, with rooms—single and for families—
clean and well furnished, and a table well supplied
with the choicest viands and delicacies ofthe season
—aa ia well known by those who have favored the
house with their patronage.
The Proprietor will use every exertion, and neglect nothing, to give  his guests entire satisfaction.
EBERHARD & KOLL.
Los Angelea, Dec. 11, 1858.
SLOAN & REYNOLDS,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
OPPrCE-lH Pico's Brick Building,
Near the Court House, Spring Street.
B. W. F. SLOAN. S. F. RKYNoLOS.
Loa Angeles, April 4, 1859. ap9
YOUNG   JESSIE,
RT C  HENRT.
Oh I sweet are the woodlands and sweet are the fhntOtS
That encircle the old forest tree,
Where the devr-gpanglea violet ltd ptrftime  doih slmtl,
Ant} its Rweetnes* doth yield to the bee.
There in youth's early spring did 1 often repair
With voud£ Jessie, my lieart'a darling prid».
And in sport crown her ther* with blue violets in wreatli
As we played by the old hill side.
To Jessie, the beilo of the lYoodland and fields ;
Queen of llower.i that bloom iu the dale,
Where the primroses bloom with the old   shady
And with dew-drops my Jessie doth hail,   [tree
By the elear running brook, kissed by old alder boughs,
On its bosom tbe white lily fair j
We have sat on its banks and onr love tale» would tell,
While the larks warbled sweet in the air.
There we'd sit till the mantle of evening had spread,
And the cool zephyrs fami';1. Jessie's hair,
Then down the old pathby the brooklet that wound,
We would to our loved cottage repair.
And now
Where
DR. J. C. WELSH,
Wholesale and Retail
I       MA1JY STREET, LOS AJVOELES.
MYLES & SMALL.
APOTHEOAHIES,
MA1ST STKEET-
feb!9
■Front of Commercial-
H.  P.   S WA IN,
RESIDENT DENTlSTj
LOS ANGELES,
Temple's Block,  Main  street,  nearly opposite
Coin mcrclal  street,
Entrance through Dr. T. J. White's Drug Store
n that ivy-chid cottage -.,?. dwell,
on lent ment ami joy doth preside ;
ar my- own darling Jessie to womanhood's grown,
And I've made her my own sweet bride.
And when fltars, silvery bright, o'er tho woodland do at
And the primrose with violets repose,
We still whisper of love 'neath the moon's silvery 1
Where the lily-clad brook gently flows.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
lH-cviix Street,
Lbs  Angeles.
THE SUBSCRIBER having leased the
above establishment, begs leave to inform
■ the public that he has refitted and refurnished the same, and that it will be con-
duciua in the very best style. The table will be
liberally supplied with everything the market affords, and every care will be taken to make tbe
UNITED STATES HOTEL a comfortable home
for boarders.
Attached to the Hotel is a BAR, where the best
of liquors and cigars are kept
Terms, moderate to suit tbe times',
P. WEAVER
Los Angeles, Dec. 22, 1858.
Roofing! Roofing !
Zt-JCctsftlc   Roofing;!! I
JB..P. RUSSELL'S   PATENT.
FRANCIS   MELIUS,
HAVING purchased the patent right of the above
. valuable invention, for the purpose of supply-
:, tig the comities of Los Angeles, San Bernardino
nnd San Diego, is now prepared ta execute all orders with which he may be favored.
The public are aware tbat it has been the study of
scientific men, architects and builders, for many years
to discover an article for Roofing purposes, that will
withstand sudden changes ot climate, be impervious
to water, and of sure protection against fire. The
inventor »f this roofing labored many years to com-
line articles which would answer tbe above purpose
■wid obriatc the difficulties of rust and decay attendant upon tin and shingles, and the destruction by
tbe sun and frost, of the various compositions used
tor rooting. This he succeeded in doing, and now,
atter six years oh the severest trial we would invite
the careful attention of all interested in such matters,
believing that they will be fully convinced of its
practical value both for durability and economy, in
which respects we believe tbat it3 equal is not at
present known. Tliis roofing can readily be applied
to roofs of every description, either steep or flat, and
can be put on over shingles or tin, being much cheaper than the first and at half the cost ot the latter.
Two coats of the mastic put on over an old leaky
tin roof, will make it as good as new at one-third of
the cost. In preparing this roofing a heavy drilling
or canvass is used, which is thoroughly saturated
with a perfectly water proof preparation, alter which
it receives a thick coating, upon bolb sides, of the
flour of soapstone, which sets into the texture ofthe
canvass, and gives it a firm body, making it very
elastic and durable. After the canvass, as prepared,
is put upon the roof, another coating ot mastic, which
is thoroughly filled with sand, is given it. making it
fireproof in every respect. By exposure, this coating becomes firm and solid, giving you a roof that
can be walked upon with perfect impunity, and as
durable as anything known; and we do most candidly
and unhesitatingly believe, far superior to anything
of the kind yet discovered; and after a severe test
of many years, stand as reliable and good as when
first put on, without change or decay. All that we
ask is, that a careful examination may be given it,
and we feel convinced that it will bear all the recommendation which we offer of it. Annexed we give
you the names of some of the persons using this
roofing, and to whom we are at libei ty to refer:
  REFERENCES. 	
!>"" HO.STON.—Union (.lla^Co, Kilbynt.; American Brass
Tube Co. 105 State st,: C. liver, arrliitottt, 40 State nt: Ho-
-vey&O. 7 .Merchants rotv: H. IL I'twbrttek, furniture
dealer, 4 Union st.: M. Crocker, wholesale druggist, 34
IndU   '
IN CAMBRIDGE.—Hon. Emerv Washburn. Quinev
H. O. Houghton, Main st.: Rurni^i', Stktkncy & Co, lu
dealer.-: D, Osborn, planing mills, Main st,
T. & J Lowe,
E. E. Cole,
■n&Levett,
IN* SOMMK.I'Vn'J.l'—(*en.i."Randal,  builder
(Bixby&CoIe) pile drivers.
I'V  fiOXBURV—Wm. Barton,builder:Johm
builders.
IM PORGHRSTER—Edward McKetclmie, builder: Tims,
Pavson. farmer.
IS   MKrONCET—FAl-'n Allyin. :uttici-iuf.cndeit1 otlworl;s.
TN* SPRIMliFTELD—II. Gray, -superintendent, C.W. Cha-
pin. President W, R. B.
IM EA.U, RlVsa—Richard Borden, Pre*. Iron Works,
T. Borden, Globe Print Works.
F. MELLUS,
Junction Main and Bpring streets.
LosAngeles. Sept. 2-r>, 1858.
SALT ZFOH.   SAIiS.
1OO0 Bags of Salt for sale, by
J3»n FBANCIS  MELLUS.   '
C.  DUCOMMUN,
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy Goods, Books & Stationery,
TOBACCO, PIPKS, CIGARS;
'" — ALSO,  — •■'
Window Glass, Oils and Colors, Varnishes
Turpentine, &c. &c..&c.
The most varied and extensive stock .on hand, to
be lound out of San Francisco. sepll
BACHMAN & CO,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Groceries,  Wines,   Liquors,    lotlilng,    Hardware, Ait-.,   itc.
Produce, Hides, mid Wool taken In exchnnge,
Los Angelea street, second house from Commercial street. Jan. 1st, 1859.
FLEISHMAN & SICHEL,
IMPORTERS JUVV   DEALERS   JJY
Hardware,   Crockery, Paints,   Oils,
&c, kc.
Brick Building   -   -   -   -   /.os  Angeles Street.
fet>26.
PHINEAS BANNING,
Forwarding"*   and   Commission
Merchant,
LOS ANGELES AND SAN PEDRO.     olO
Frieght forwarded to
PORT YUMA,
SAN BEUN\BDINO,
"FORT TEJOiV,
and all parts of the tbree Southern Counties, with
his accustomed promptness.
E. H. WORKMAN & BRO
Saddlers and Harness Makers,
TEMPLE'S MARBLE FRONT  BLOCK,
Will keep constantly on hand an assortment of
Saddles, Harness, &c. &c.
Repairing done with \r.
From our Extra Edition of Wednesday.
The Charges against J. J. Warner.
Mnjtu-  Gillespie's  Statement.
Sacramunto, August 12th, 1859.
Col. E. J, C. Kewen. Los Angeles.
Db*r Sir—In reply to your enquiry respecting
tbe imprisonment of J. J. Warner, at San Diego,
during tbe late war with Mexico, and the opera
tions in this country, I have to state, that in the
autumn of 18l(i, b-jing .military commandant of
the Southern Department of the Territory of Cali-
fornia, and having the direction of the lield. with
my headquarters at Sau Diego, I there made the
acquaintance ot Mr. Warner ; however, not until
a long time, after his presence had been desired
and expected at tbat place, as it had been noticed
upon the arrival ofthe U. S. torces at Sau Diego,
in July and August, that he had not appeared
amongst our countrymen, to unite with us, even
by his approval, in the acquisition of California.
Mr. Warner being au American by birth, no one
could possibly suspect him of acting a treacherous
part towards his countrymen; consequently, he
came and went irom the camp without any mterrup
tion whatever, until, finally, when we were making preparations, in November and December, for
the march upon Los Angeles,- Mr. Warner's visits
became more frequent and his stay shorter, which,
being remarked, it was discovered that he bad
given expression of feelings opposed to the war ;
had denounced the President. Mr. Polk ; had deprecated the acquisition of*California by tbeU. S.
arms; had excited the Californians against us,
and was really carrying information ofour movements lo the enemy ' had driven horses, mules and
cattle near to the Californian forces and Into the
mountains, to prevent their falling into the bauds
of my foraging parties: this, too, when he knew
his countrymen very much needed subsistence aud
transportation.  .
These charges, having been officially reported.
I was obliged to order the arrest of Mr. Warner,
and held bim a prisoner until compassion induced
his release by superior orders.
The fueling o( the troops nnd citizens against
Mr. Warner was Very strong; his release caused
great murmuring, aud had any opportunity offered be could not have escaped summary proceedings at tlieir hands.
For myself. I was greatly pained at the unfortunate situation of Mr. Warner, ns I felt thai, his
early political prejudices—having ever been violently opposed to the Democratic party—had
much to do with his actions at that time.
Deeply   regretting   that    these   circumstances
could not bave beeu permitted to remain buried in
the grave of time.
I am, dear sir, very respectfully, your obt..-ervt.
ARCH'D H. GILLESPIE.
JS» -   Xj jSL 25 -A. JFt. X>„
IMPORTER,
And Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Freiicli,    English   and   American
Dry Goods.
Corner of Melius Row, Los Angeles.     any 2
FRANCIS   MELLUS,
WITOLKSALK AND RETAIL DEALER
In  Groceries,  Hardware,  Paints,
Oils,  <&c. Kc.
JUNCTION OP MAIN AND SPRING STREETS
LOS   ASfiKI-KS. " anlfi
1ADDLEB.T.
M. RONTET,
11 he
, In front or Corbltt
AS the honor to announce to the Public, that
still carries on his business at tbe old
stand, as above, aud having in his employment
competent workmen, he is prepared to execute all
orders with which he may be favored, in tbe Manufacturing of
PlncHarness,Carrlngc Repairing,ami Mending
Of all kinds.
Also, everj-t.lilni- In t$W Snddlcry Business.
Los Angeles, Nov. 31st, 1858.
LAVENTHAL & LETTER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Clothing,   Dry Goods, Hats, Caps
and Shoes,
Rave removed to the new brick building in Beau-
dry's Block,
Corner of Los AngeleS nnd Aliso streets,
opposite Itlflltis' Hiilldlng,
Where the public maybe assured of procuring
e cheapest and best goods, offered at 10 per cent,
on San Francisco cost.
LAVENTHAL & LETTER.
Los Angeles, Aug. 28,1858
The Hamburg Bremen
FJBE INSURANCE EO,
INSURES   against  Losses   by  Fire  in  all  the
cities and towns in California,
At Greatly Reduced Rntes.
For particulars apply to
MORRIS SPEYER,
-138 Washington street, San Francisco.
All losses settled here in Cash
immediately after the amount ib ascertained.
aug6-3m
TuEHs:srEiUAN—August, Edited by Mrs. F. II.Day
This elegant magazine is illustrated with a
lithograph of Peter Lassen, one of the early set
tiers of California, of whom it gives a brief history ; also, an illustration of the 'iargestoriole,"
accompanied by a description from the able pen
of A. J. Grayson. The other papers are interesting and well-written. We are glad to see the
Hesperian giving such tokens of stability as is
evidenced by its long list of contributors. The
neit number will he the beginning of a new volume, and all should subscribe for this ably conducted and rapidly improving magazine.
W.
-July.    Rev
The Pacific Expositor—No.
A. Scott, editor.
In the words of the Rev. Doctor, "The Pacific
Expositor is to be devoted to the exposition of
God's word, and the preaching of the gospel, according to the standards of our church. We wish
to do, by the press, for our fellow man, just what
we do for Calvary congregation, every Sabbath ;
that is, to expound, explain, and preach to them
the wcrd of the living God." Such is tbe object
ofthe monthly periodical now before us ; and being conducted by the Rev. gentleman named, there
is abundant assurance that its pages will contain
much profitable and instructive reading matter.
The bare announcement of a periodical, under such
distinguished care, will at once command theaup-
port ot the whole religious community with whom
Dr. Scott jis connected, and indeed, of the public
generally.
Geo, \V. Stevens, S&n Francisco; 50 pp. $'1
per annum.
"Family Circle."—A new paper, '"devoted to
the investigation of the spiritual phenomena and
progress," has been commenced in Stxn Francisco,
by Messrs. L. W. Ranson and W. H. Manning. It
contains a great deal of matter, interesting to believers in spiritualism; relates several "acts of
healing" in San Francisco, which would lead us
to believe that "the age of miracleB" either had
not ceased, or had returned. The paper ia very
handsomely printed, and will no doubt be a welcome guest in the families of the new faith.
"The Craft."—We find numerous candidates
(or favor, appealing for support tothe professorB
of the "art preservative of all arts"—all of which
are neatly printed, of course, and ably conducted.
We find on our table "The Printer," New York.
devoted to tbe interests of the Typographical
Union, and the craft generally; "Printer's News
Letter," co-operating in the same field of labor j
the "Typographical Advertiser," Philadelphia,
and "The Electrotyper," New York, intended as
advertising Ebeets, for the  newest designs in the
arious branches of wood engraving, elecUotyping.
listings, t£c.
T.ntct- from Kuropti.
The Emperor Napoleon has decided that the
French army and navy shall oerestored toa peace
footing without the least possible delay. He is
now generally regarded as sincere, and his intentions pacillc.
The English Cabinet has announced that the invitation to participate in the Congress of the
great powers, won Ift not b« accepted until the result of the Conference at Zurich has been ascertained.
The advics from Italy are peaceful,
Tbe debate in the English Parliament indicates
the intention of the government to vigorously
prosecute the work upon the national defences.
The American horse Starke, entered by Mr.
Ten Brock for the Goodwood race, has won tbe
stakes; the Gontlwt.od cup was carried off hy
Promised Land. The American mare Prioress
came in third.
The Independent Beige says that the Austrian
Provisional councils will be convoked soon, and
will have complete liberty in their deliberations,
and may make known openly and sincerely to the
Emperor, the wishes of their populations.'
The first corps d'armee for the present in Italy
on a war footing, two hundred thousand strong.—
The other corps d'annee are to go to their former cantonments in Gallicia'and Hungary.
The official Piedmontese Gazette says that the
new ministry will not produce any serious variations in the policy ot Sardinia.
Great Britain.—The Parliamentary proceedings on the 27th were unimportant. On tlie 28th,
iu the House of Commons, Lord Paget said experiments were progressing to test the practicability
of laying a submarine telegraph  to Gibraltar.
The Sardinian Governors of Modena have been
withdrawn, and the government turned over to
the Municipality.
The results of the deliberations of the annexation of Tuscany to Piedmont had been made
known at one hundred and forty-one places including Leghorn and Florence. There were 800 affirmative and only 15 negative votes. Le Nord
desires that the French troops are to remain in
tho Duchies.
A Milan letter says that the extreme party are
commencing agitation, and an insurrection in Ve-
netta is possble.
The Invalids Rus.se says that Austria and
France may make whatever treaties they please,
but in fixing the lot of Italy tbey are bound to
ask the concurrence of the rest of Europe.
Lord John Russell made his statement relative
to foreign affairs. He would have postponed it, if
there had been any prospect of being able to announce a definite settlement ofthe aflairs of the
Continent before tlie close ofthe session. He was
glad to see in the Monitew; that the Emperor of
France had determined to place the army and navy on a peace footing. After reviewing the
grounds of peace as proclaimed by the two Emperors, he said as England did not interfere iu the
war, he did not think it was for her to interfere in
the peace. The sacriSce of a province by Austria
did not affect the state of affairs of Europe enfn
ciently to warrant the interference.
The most important part ofthe treaty, however,
related to (he future of Italy; and lbe invitation
ofNapoleon to England to enter tbe Congress,
was to consult on the actual state of affiairs of Italy, quite irrespective ot the terms of the treaty of
Villa franca:
England had not consented to join the Congress,
aud contd not until she saw the result of the con
lerence at Zurich.
The treaty ot Villafranca did not absolutely
lay down any Italian confederation, but only
that tbe Emperors would unite to promote one.—
lie doubted the feasibility of the benefit ofa confederation nt present, and pointed out the various
obstacles to the consummation of such a project.
Again, England must kuow how it was proposed to carry out the treaty before joining the Congress; especially with respect to (he restoration
of the Dukes of Tuscany and Modena, as England
could never be a parly to forcing them on the
people without their consent.
lie rejoiced to say that the King of Naples was
beginning to put an end to the system which prevailed under tbe late King, and sincerely desired
to terminate altogether. There Was a treaty
about to be made in Vienna, whither a confidential agent of the French Goverment had gone to
arrange the basis. He believed that the Emperor
of Austria desires that the Italians should have
self-government. He could not now say whether
there wouhl be a Congress but be thought it
would not become England now to say that she
would withdraw from such an assembly if there
was a chance of promoting liberty iu Italy, aud
establishing the peace of Europe.
Mr. D'Israeli expressed a wish that Lord John
Russeli had been more explicit, particularly as to
any terms that may have been afforded Austria hy
the neutral powers. He reiterated his objections
to England having anything to do with the conference, as she would thereby be bound by th«
treaty of Villa Franca.
Lord Palmerston denied that England had submitted any terms to Austria, which were less favorable than those obfained from France. The
Government, at the request of the French Embassador, had consented to be the channel of communication, and bad submitted some terms to Autria,
but at the same time distinctly stating they were
the views of tbe French Government, and lhat
England gave no advice or opinion in the matter.
It would be impossible for the Government to
join in the Congress until tbe result ofthe Zurich
conference ib known. Mr. Whitehead said that
the government had been made a cata-paw of, and
by transmitting terms to Austria, virtually assented Io them. Mr. Gladstone eulogized the conduct of Sardinia; defendended Lord Palmerston
from the misrepresentations brought against him,
and besought the House not to interfere between
the executive in whatever manner it might itself
be able to adopt for the interest of Italy, and the
permaneHt we'fare of Europe. After speeches by
other members the subject was dropped.
On tbe 29th, the proceedings iu the House of
Lords was uninteresting.
In the House of Commons sundry questions
were put to Ihe Government", on the subject, of naval armaments and national defenses.
Lord Palmerston said he did not think it possible for Englai d to enter into any agreement
with the other powers for ao arithmetical reduction of her military and naval establishments, her
position being totally different.
Mr. Horsman movetl a resolution that the expenses of completing the work of defense be met
by a fund especially provided for the purpose.—
Independent of parliamentary votes, he urged
continued armaments, and suggested a loan to
complete the defenses.
Mr. Sidney Herbert and Lord Palmerston objected to the proposition, but both eaid tliat tbe
Government was fully alive to the importance of
completing the defenses of" Ihe country, and
promised vigorous action in the matter.
Mr. Cobden deprecated this unnatural alarm as
an actual incentive to wur, and ridiculed the idea
of an invasion hy France. He hoped lhat explanations would be entered info between Ibe two
Governments. After such explanations had be<*m
made and tried, ho would, if necessary, be ready
to vote two hundred millions ot pounds to pro.
vide a navy superior to France, although he
showed that the English navy was greatly superior now.
Presidency of the Holy Father the Pope. The
Emperor of Austria cedes to the Emperor of
France his ri^ht in Lombardv, excepting the fortress of Mantua and Peschiera, which rights tho
Emperor of France will hand orcr to the King of
Sardinia.
Venifia forms part of the Italian Confederation,
but remains under lbe crown of ytu?tria. Tho
Dukes of Tuscany and Modena return ntufcr the
condition of granting a new amut'sty. Both Emperors will ask the Pope to introduce indispt-nsi-
ble reforms. A full nnd complete amnesty is lo
be granted to all the people.
The corvette Plymouth arrived at Davenport
on the 23d ult.
The ship Aclna, from Calcutta for London, has
been lost at sea, and twenty of her crew and passengers were drowned,
Mr. Raymond, writing from Lonibardy, pays
the following compliment to some of his countrymen ;
I do not believe that any (ire company, or body
of New York volunteers ever went out for a (tingle day on a target excursion without exhibiting
more "rowdyism'' than the whole French uriny
has shown during the whole of tlie Italian campaign.
Killed nr a Woman.—A. notorious ruffian,
known in Southwestern Arkansas as Jack Cudc,
was recently killed by a woman whose husband ho
had shot. The widow challenged him to light n
duel, and as the ruffian declined, she attacked him
with a revolver and lodged three balls in his
body, one of which ptifised through his heart.
"WlCKBD AND CoRRUl'T AnMISISTKATlON."—Tllit
is the tune, says the Indiana State Journal, whieh
all the Republican organs aro playing. The Federalists commenced it under Jefferson's administration. With great unction they pronounced it
wicked and corrupt." Jefferson they declared
was an infidel—a Jacobin—and they said fie would
certainly ruin the country. The political descendants of the opposition to the Democracy in
Jefferson's day, now known as Republicans, Americans, Know Nothings, Anti-Lecomptouites, or
Opposition, are now busily engaged in singing
hosannas to the great apostle of the Democracy.
What fools or hypocrites! This threadbare cbarg"e
of "wicked and corrupt" has been applied by the
Opposition to every Democratic administration.
But under Democratic rule the country bas enlarged her borders and prospered in nn unexampled degree. Iu the fact? of these charges, tho
people, too, have manifested their confidence in
the integrity and administrative ability or tho
Democratic parly by continuing it in power, with
a few short intervals, since the "organization of tho
Government. The charge of "wicked and corrupt administration," comes with an ill grace
from a party whose leader, Sew$rd. has voted for
every extravagant appropriation which has been
presented to Congress since he has been a member, and whose bosom friend, Maltison, another
Republican leader, bad "corruption" proven upon
him. Whatever of "extravagance, wickedness or
corruption" can be charged to any Democratic
administration can be traced to opposition origin
Uuctintitui   not a Camlldntc.
PiTTsriURo. July 30.—The following letter from
President Buchanan was received this morning by
Hon. Wilson McCandlesst.
Bedford, Pa., July 25, 1859.
Mr DeUB Sir I I received your kind note of tha
19th inst., with a leader from the Pfst, and, whilst
ship displayed in the editorial, I yet regret that it
bas been published.
"My determination not to. under any circumstances, become a candidate for re-election ia final
and conclusive. My best judgment nud strong inclinations unite in favor of tbis course. To cast
doubt upon my predetermined purpose is calculated to impair my influence iu currying on important measures, and afford a pretext for saying lhat
they have been dictated by a desire to bo renominated.
"With the kindest regard.";, ka.,1 remain, sincerely nnd respectfully, your friend,
"James Buchanan."
Tbe New Orleans correspondent of the Charleston Courier, says tbat Bishop Polk has succeeded
in getting ten gentlemen of his Diocese of tbo
Episcopal Church to subscribe three hundred thousand dollar.' towards tho establishment of the great
Southen University. Ex-Governor Johnson, of
Louisiana, has subscribed $-10,000.
The Lafayette Journal says that amastadon's
tooth, weighing two pounds and an ounce, waa
found in the Wabash a few miles from thut city,
the other day.
New Tobk, Aug, 9.—Ju Ige Mason, of the Supreme Court, has granted a motion for tho appointment of a Receiver of the Erie road.
private telegram from Mem]this says lhat
Emerson Ethridge is elected to Congress in tho
Ninth  District,
A dispatch from Houston, Texas, via New Orleans on the 8th. says that Sam Houston is certainly elected Governor.
Ten thousand revolving rifles are now manufacturing at Col. ColCs armory, in Connecticut, for
tbe British Government, These are sufficient to
arm six regiments.
Chicago has eighty-six establishments exclusively devoted to thesale of drugs and medicines,
of which twelve am wholc'-aU: establishments,
and tw«nty-foiir are the stores and shops of drag'
gls's and apothecaries.
Celebration of the Pioxkes.— Wm B, Farweli,
Esq., editdr of the JRla California, has been selected by the society of Pioneers, to deliver tho
oration before them on the occasion ofthe celebration of their ninth anniversary r the fhh of Sep-
teuber next.) John R. Ridge, Esq., editor ofthe
Marysviie Democrat, will recite the poem.
The San Joat/uin liepublican publishes the following particulars of the disastrous fire nt Murphy :s:
Fike at Mntl'iiY's.—The entire bu-iness part of
the town, witb the exception of two or three
buildings, was, on Sunday afternoon, burned to
the ground iu a snace of a few boor-, involving
a vevy heavy and almost ruinous loss to the people of that place. The lire was caused by a fiend
in the shape of an incendiary.
The London Times gives  ihe  preliminaries  of
the peace of Villa Franca, as follows ;
The two sovereigns of France and Austria   will
favor the creation   of an  Italian  Confederation;
' that Confederation thall be   under  the  honorary
A meeting was held in San Francisco on Thurs-
:lay evening, the ]7tb inst., for the purpose of hearing Mr. Greeley advocate Ihe construction ofthe
great Pacific Railroad. Tbe meeting was nurner.
ously attended, and the speech of Ihe honorable
gentleman enthusiastically applauded. Mr. Greeley is an ardent, advocate o"f (Insgreat enterprise—
which, bf says, "must and shall be built."
It is said "that. Mr. Greeley will return by the
overland route, in which case, we will bave the
pleasure, probably, ot hearing him di^cotirfe on
his favorite lopie.
Mr. Greeley visited the paMic RChoott of Snn
Frnnci=co. and considers them fully rqual lo those
o! New Yawls,
Scandal, like the Nile, is fed by innumerable
itreama; but it ie extremely difficult to truca it to
ts source.
" I would go to the end of the world  to  please
yon." said a devoted loveyer to his mietraBS.
■•Well, fir," quoth thf lady, "go (here, aud stay."
Was that a kinder mitten !
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