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The Nevada journal., 1851-11-20
PORTRAIT OF UNCLE SAM.

A writer in the Southern Literary
Gazette gives the following graphic
pen and ink sketch of our respected
uncle:
In personal appearance, Uncle
Sam is a tall, bony, healthy.looking
man, apparently of forty-fve; for
though born in 1775, he bears his age
well, and seems TO be getting younger
every day. He loves to brag Of his
establishment, and puts himself on
such an equality with the people, that
train of hangers on are at his elbow.
There are always at his table a num-
Der of gray-headed old fellows who
were his companions in youth, and Of
whose services he continually speaks.
He loves to boast how Tom such-a.
one saved his life at Bunker Hill, and
how Dick somebody whipped fellow
that assaulted him at Eutaw. He
often, too, wipes his eyes when he
looks at the picture of a tall General
hanging up in his parlor, who, he says,
whipped a fellow named Packenhan,
who once tried to take away one of
his girls and cotton bale. On these
occasions, Uncle Sam becomes greatly
excited, and taking off his cooked hat.
which he says was the gift Of his old
friend George W ashington, will swear
he has the best land in the world, and
can out-run, out;jump and whip any
man on the hill.
In praising his friends and his PLAN
tation, Uncle Sam often makes himself
ridiculous but in truth these are but
eccentricities of character, which is SO
mixed up with generous virtues as to
be excusable. Though inclined to
peace he can sometimes play the
braggart, and is one of those who,
while he will give his life in the way
of friendship, in the matter of bargains
will stick on the ninth part Of hair.
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detection of errors in accounts seemed
marvellous, and he often indulged in
the pardonable artifice Of displaying
these faculties in a way to create u
persuasion that his vigilance was al
most supernatural. In running over
an account of expenditure, he per-
ceived the rations of q battalion
charged on certain day at Besancon.
Mais lie battalion n etoit pas la,"
said he "il y a erreur." The min-
lister, recollecting that the emperor
had been at the time out of France,
and con6ding in the regularity Of his
subordinate agents, persisted that the
battalion must have been at Besancon.
Napoleon insisted on further inquiry.
1t turned out to be fraud and not a
The peculative accountants
were dismissed, and the scrutinizing
spirit of the emperor circulated with
the anecdote throughout every branch
of the public service in way to deter
every clerk from committing the
slightest error, from fear of immediate
detectien.-Lord Hollands Foreign
"reminiscences.
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POTTS, BREECHEs.

You remember DR.. Potts, don't
you?" said Jones to me, yesterday,
over our toddy.
To be sure I do; he sued me for
doctors bill; do you think l can
ever forget that ?"
"No, certainly not, said Jones,
"well, did you ever know he was Sc
parated from his wife"
"Ycs, he beat her once"
"But do you know for what9'
"No, I suppose he was jealous"
: Not bit of it. 1t was all about
his brceches!"
"What, she wore them, then ?" said
"No: she sent them to him one
day at lecture 1t happenend thus:
You know old Potts was dismally
eccentric. He was the most absent
minded man of any Of my acquain-
tance, especially when he was called
upon to pay any thing. Well. he
thought nothing of going without bis
dinner or his gloves. He was a very
stingy man, and never had but one
suit of clothes at time. However,
meeting his tailor one day, he gave
him orders for pair Of breeches,
which were sent home unknown to the
doctors wife. Having to lecture that
morning. he put his new ones on, and
left his old ones on his library chair
Soon after he had gone out, Mrs. p :
entered the library; she saw the
breeches, and at once concluded that
the doctor had gone to lecture sans
culotte. Putting the breeches up in a
parcel, to prevent the possibility Of a
mistake, she took it herself to the lee
ture room. Giving the parcel to .
porter, she told him 10 give it to the
doctor Immediately. She herself then
went home. The doctor was lecturing
to fashionable assembly, on the won
ders of chemistry, when the parcel
! was put in his hands. As his wife was
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San Francisco Advertisements.
ZONES HoTEL.-Corper sansome

ZONES HOTEL.--Corner Sansome and
81 California streets, San Francisco The
proprietor Of the above Hotel bcgs to inform
his friends and the public generally, through
out the state, that he has just completed in the
very best manner, extensive additions and rem.
ovalions to the same, and is now prepared TO
accommodate them in more superior style
than formerly.
The Hotel fronts on Sansome street l42 feet,
and on California 65, and is three stories high.
The Ladies' Parlor 2S by SO, is elegantly fitted
up with every regard to comfort and conveni-
ence. The Dining Rooms 10 by %, is the larg-
estand most roomy in the state. The building
contains 50 rooms, fu ushed in manner not
to DC surpassed, with every attention TO care
and luxury, and the terms for board as low as
any first class hotel in the city. 3mno43
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THE WOMEN IN CALIFORNIA.

4
THE WOMEN IN CALIFORNIA.
The indications which every arrival
of the steamers from the Atlantic
States give of the emigration of fe-
males to our shores, is one of the most
gratifying considerations connected
with the future prospects and destiny
Of our State. 1t shows that large
portion OF our people are becoming
attached to the country, and preparing
to become fixed and permanent resi-
dents in it. The men could not be
induced to stay if the women did not
come here. AS soon as a gentleman
sees the lady of his friend in Cali
fornia, he determines either to send
for his or go for her. The idea of
being separated by thousands of miles
from the nearest and dearest objects
of earth cannot be long tolerated
or submitted to. These considera-
tions and Influences are giving to
California more real "aid and COM
fort" than all the mines and commerce
Of the State, and all the government
can bestow.
When we speak Of the arrival of
women in California, and their great
value to the welfare and prosperity of
the State, we mean pure, high minded
woman, endowed with all the exalting
and ennobling virtues and graces Of
her sex, and not those who have for
saken the paths of virtue. We speak
of WOMAN, because there is something
noble in the term woman" When
young and full of youth and beauty,
she is the idol of man-and when
married, she is the hope and the glory
of her race. She educates, moulds
and fashions the minds of the warrior,
the statesman, the merchant, and all
others. AS she wills, so will the ma,
tions of the earth. Every people who
possess a noble race of women will
have a mighty race of men. How
wonderful has been the change in the
habits and moral sentiments of the
people, since the arrival amongst us
of mans first and best gift" They
are as yet but few, but few as they
are, they have already made an i'm
preston visible to every eye, and per-
ceptible to every mind. The men Of
this Commonwealth possess perhaps
higher elements of character than any
other State of the Union. This is es-
pecially the case with the young men.
Those who are not married will take
to themselves young girls of the first
order Of character, whether they be
rich or poor. We look for race Of
great men and women in California.
They will be ornaments to themselves
and to the State.
Under such circumstances, it is not
possible that we shall long inhabit this
part Of the world without accomp-
fishing results beneficial to our own
glorious Republic, and for all the
nations of the earth. IF we appre-
ciate properly our condition and ad-
vantages, the day will come, and that
before long, when we will fill the
world with our fame when it will be
a high honor for any one to say, 81
am a Californian" Those who have
got wives at home, we hope they will
send for them-those who have not,
we hope viii soon marry. Every one
who brings lady to the State, will
do the Commonwealth great service.
From what we hear, we expect large
accessions of ladies to cur shores by
every steamer, and next summer be
shall look for a very great addition
over the plains Cal. Courier.
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San Francisco Advertisements.
Sutter Iron Works,
Rincon Point, San Francisco.

Rlncon Point, San francisco.
CTEAM ENGINES and boilers, machin-
~ cry for crushing and pulverizing quartz
rock, castings in iron and brass, wrought
iron work, water wheel castings, and all
kinds of machinery made to order.
Being largely engaged in manufacturing
quartz rock machinery, and having an ex-
tensive assortment Of patterns ON hand, are
prepared to receive and execnte orders witt
dispatch.
Parties wishing further information, or to
contract for machinery, by addressing Geo.
k Gluyas, Superintendent, as above, or
Jas Blair, Esq, Agent, San Francisco, will
be promptly attended to.
Aug. 30-3m*
DANIEL oKEsoN, JOHN DENNIE.
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May your pondrous hammers ever smite
With the power of the mountain stream
Or thunder beneath the earthquake
might
That dwells in the arm of steam!
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T. ARGENTI and Co.

BANKERS, San Francisco Montgomery
st, between Clay and Commercial sts.
Refer to and draw on
Brown, Bros q Co. New York,
Brown, !Shipey,and Co. Liverpool,
Samuel Nicholson and Co, New Orleans,
Alex Brown ands Son, baltimore
Browns and Bowen, Philadelphia,
James Adgcr and Co, Charleston,
Morrell and Dickey, Mobile,
T 3 Curtis Esq, Boston,
Geo B Cumming, Savannah.
Clean Gold dust bought at SIT, and for
warded 10 order, by insurance to the U. $. and
England. oi-3m
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Jacks and Woodruff

CS Inform their friends and the public
sEs8 that they arc prepared to offer
Watches and Jewelry of the best and most
fashionable styles at the lowest cash prices
They comprise fine London levers, anchor es-
opponents, and lepines, from the most celebra-
ted manufacturers of Europe. Also, Diamond,
Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, and Opal Jewelry of
the richest and most splendid description, all of
which are offered at 60 per cent less than form
er prices.
05-Jewelry manufactured from California gold.
tEy>Gold Quartz separated and refined.
IS-Chronometers rated by transit
1S.Watch repairing executed with punctuali-
ty and despatch. No. 274 Montgomery ST. in
Bolton and Barron's building. 4S-3m
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:" ACONDRAY s. co. offer for sale. clear
1Vk and mess pork, in bbls and half bbls,
aness and prime oeef, cheese, molasses, pick
les, manila, China and Muscovddo sugars,
green and black teas, in various packages,
ground spices, whole spices in bond, cham
pagne. port, Madeira and sherry wines, in
wood and glass, sperm candles, brandy and
whiskey, in glass boots, shoes and brogaas
fine and heavy clothing, blankets, blue and
white drills, culored fannels, China silks, CAM
pho. trunks, honey, lime juice, Havana and
Manila cigars and cheroots, cocoa, chocolate,
wooden ware, brooms, stationary, nails and
spikes Slim.
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Bunker Hi Restaurant.

Montgomery st, near Clay, San Francisco.
nFFERS to business men the convenience
" of location in the centre of the business
part Of the city. Its bill Of fare comprises
tue choicest selections from the proverbialy
excellent market of San Francisco Lodg-
Ing rooms iarnished with all the requisites
for comfort Terms moderate.
5o-lm j. V. c. TELLER.
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lIL.-Bailcy q Gilbert. OIL Nan.

e. Gilbert. Oil Nam
~ ufacturers Pine street, between sansome
and Battery, have on hand and are constant
ly manufacturing pure bleachcd sperm Oil,
well recommended for machinery; bleached
polar Oil, and Winter strained Lard Oil. in
packages to suit purchasers, and the quality
guaranteed.
On Hand-3oo0 gallons purc sperm Oil !;
$4,000 gallons Polar Oil; 5000 gals Lard
Oh, 1000 gals winter strained Polar Oil
sc I'm San Francisco.
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Bank Exchange.

TNHE Undersigned has taken this well
L known and popular establishment, stu
ated on Montgomery street, opposite Bur
goyne & Cos. bark, wkere he will be pleased
ut all times to serve the public. The choices,
liquors which the market affords can be had
ut all times.
Free lunch every day at IL o'clock.
52-lm p. ID. KILDUFF.
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Ex Friedrich Franz.

5000 los Westphalia hams; 5000 IBIS butter
200 boxes pale sherry, 2i,0 boyes oldipor wine;
guns, rifles, Carpenters tools, safes, gunpow-
der, paper hanaings, piano iortes; saws, jackets,
shawls, ladies' garments, &c., for sale by
J. G.. SCHROEDER and Co,
n53m Sansome bet CLAW and WASHINGTON
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a. CO., Corner of Clay

HUTTON a. CO., Corner of Clay
Ii and Sansome s.beg leave respectfully
to announce that they have now arranged a
private sales Department" in their sales
room, and are now ready to supply the trade
throug ghout the country with general assort-
ment of Boots, Shoes and Brogans. Dry
Goods and clothing, either ut private sale,
or upon their trade sales at auction on FRI
days of each week. Merchants arriving
in town are requested to examine the stock
before purchasing elsewhere. Importer who
may desire to furnish samples of the above
named goods, TO be sold for their account
may rely upon great attention being paid to
their interests We pledge ourselves to
transact strictly commission business. Our
regular sale day at Auction for Groceries
Provisions and Liquors, will be held on
Tuesdays of each week. no49 IN
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LHEEsSF PREMIUM sEzERT'
l. DErOT.-Eeigltom d Co. have

TNEEsSF NoEsEMEUN SEzIRT
4 DErOT.-Leiglltom d Co. have
just received by the ships Anglo American.
Alert and Game Cock, a fresh supply Of
Chas. Leighton's New York made shirts in
cluding few of his first quality cambria,
with fancy plated linen bosoms, etc, which
for style and finish, work and quality, are
not surpassed by any in the world, sample
Of which are now being exhibited in the
Crystal Palace at the Worlds Fair, rs spe
cimens of American needle and laundry work
Also, received by the same vessels, a large
assortment of Canton and woollen flannel
undershirts and drawers; a quantity of gen
tlemen's half hose, etc, which together with
their general stock are offered at low prices.
A small lot of Jennings'gentlemen' clothing
including few elegant Ball Vests, stocks,
cravats, pocket handkerchiefs, &c.
Under the managemento of Mrs. Moody
a select assortment Of haberdashery and
small wares. She also superintends the
Laundry Department Of their business, and
the repairing OF gentlemcn's linen and under
clothing. Montgomery street, between Cal
ifornia and Pine, San Francisco. 40 I'm
VNT J. SILVER a. O.-Manufacturers
Wv Q and dealers in beds and mattrasses-
Sacramento, near Webb st, San Francisco.
W. SILVER, 5i2m II. GARRISON.
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SMITH, BROTHERS d co, California
- street, San Frncisco, offer for sale
Galley -four in half barrels,
Irish whiskey. English strong beer, in casks,
Havana segars, superior quality,
Sherry wine, in casks,
Blankets, heavy clothing,
Candles, Rice, etc, etc. 5o-lm
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NIANTIC HOTEL.---The undersigned
IN would respectfully announce that this
new and commodious Hotel, situated at the
corner of Clay and Sansome streets, is now
open for the reception OF company. The House
is located upon the site of the old ship Man
tic, in the very heart of the city, and whether
for the man of business or pleasure, the loca-
tion is not exceiled by any other in town.
The parlors are spacious and tastefully furn-
ished, while the sleeping rooms are neat, airy
aud pleasant. The larder will be amply sup
piled with every substantial and luxury which
the market affords, and the choicest wines
and liquors will always be found at the bar.
in short, the undersigned pledges himself that
nothing shall be wanting 10 render the Man
tic Hotel an agreeable resort for either The
traveller Of business or pleasure.
l.. ii. RoBlE, Proprietor.
~. The subscriber respectfully informs
the public that he has secured the services of
Mr.. Chas. T. Davenport, formerly of the Ex-
change Coffee House. Boston. Mass. 49-lm
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OTTO EscHE, c. REINHoLD EscHE
Esche Brothers and Co.

Importers of German goods and commission
merchants, San Francisco, California.
OFFICE, Montgomery street between
" Sacramento and Commercial streets, in
Messrs. Gildemeestcr, Dc Fremery s. Cos
brick building. 52-lm
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.Joseph Genella,

UOSOEHh
.AE Montgomery street, near jackson, has
~ lust moved into his new ilre-prooi store,
and opeued the largest assortment of Crocke-
nv, Glass and Hol low ware, Cutlery, Looking
Glasses, chandeliers, etc, that can be found
on ne shtses Of the Pacific; and he pledges
himself o sell goods Of the best quality at the
most reasonable rates.
Particular attention paid to tslscting ~Afes
fcrhotels. tO-im
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NOTICE, TO PASSENGERS s--The under
IN signed, having completed their arrange
ments are prepared to forward passengers TO
all parts of the world, in vessels, which in
point of speed, comfort and capacity, and as
rega; ds moderation in the price of passage,
have no equals.
The undersigned also avail themselve OF
this method to inform those who are in the
mines and river towns of California, ard
who intend visiting their native places this
winter, that the best chances are now offered
them. 1prly to COIN & ELLIS.
Passenger Agents,
oct22m Long Wharf, San Francisco.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-27

And, without waiting further, she took
her pony uninterruptedly, and galloped
safely home for Tarleton was so much
astonished that he ordered that she
should be permitted to do as she chose.
Mrs. Powell died in her native coun-
ty, in 1910, after she had attained q
green old age. One Of her grandsons,
VIM. S. Parker, volunteered in the Mex
lean war, and died at Ceralvo, in Mex
leo. Another, Richard j. Parker, is
residing in Halifax county, N c., most
estimablc and worthy citizen. And a
granddaughter, Mrs. Mary E. Sledge,
(wfe of w. Il. Sedge, and sister of the
two first named gentemen,) also lives in
Halifax county, besides other relatives,
who all, no doubt, do Justice to her
memory; but others should do likewise,
for she was one of the noble spirits OF
"the times that tried mems souls"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-27
ARawler,e Marriage.

The marriage Of a Scotch crockcry
ware nnwkcr would furnish material for
a chapter or two by Dickens; aud a Gu
rions scene took place ut one held re-
Gently at Perth. All parties were ass
sembcd in the house of the father OF
the bride, in the skinnergate, aud the
minister arrived, when suddenly the
brides father started from his seat, and
to the surprise Of the clerical gentcman,
and tie rest Of The company, thus de-
cIared himself:
fanny, il We Tux, yc don't get a
iarthing from me. If the minister mar
RES you. I'll kick the whole o ye down
stairs. Hes no up 10 his trade, am be
sides he's an III -lookin' fellow, an' you
a bonnie lassie Mind my words--not
silver :"
Al parties, as well as the minister,
looked aghasl at the announcement, with
the exception OF the bridegroom, who
seemed 10 be no ways much disturbed.
After a pause the latter rose and dehy-
cred himself thus;
Aud man, it widna cost me a thocht
to bundle you out at the window ; but
care no haet. If We dinna think I'm a
match for fanny, aud fanny thinks the
same, there's as good fish in the sea a.
ever cam out int, sac I'll ava To-
as bonnie lassle as your dochler ony
day"
And so saying, the wrathful bride
groom donned his bonnet and rushec
out at the door
fanny, however, was not long in be
ing after him--brought him back-go
the father pacided-herself married =
and all went merry as marriage bell
and slill continues 50.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-27
A Beautiful Incident.

As was returning from school few
days since, my attention was attracted
TO the opposite side of the street 10y the
singular appearance Of an old man, who,
with a cane and by means OF cllnglng
TO the fence, seemed vainly endeavorlng
to proceed. My first impression was
that he was intoxicated but was soon
convinced that was mistaken. He
was apparently very old and feeble
His head was covered with hair OF
snowy whileness, and his steps were so
irregular that it seemed as if his ITEM
ling limbs could not carry him much
further.
After proceeding a short distance, as
| had anticipated, he fell PROSTATE on
the ground. My first thought was TO
offer him my help, bu, | did not; |
know not why was restrained from so
doing. looked at him aud perceived
that his features were frighlfully disiort-
ed his eyes projected from the head,
and his limbs seemed rigidly extended.
While | stood looking at him uncer-
tain what to do, there came by two lit
tie girls of apparently about ten years
of age. They were twin sisters, and
were very beautiful. Percelvng the
PROSTATE man, they went immediately
10 him, ard with courage and presence
OF mind with which | was greatly as
tonished. and with as much tenderness
as if he had been their father they adj
ministered TO his aid. One of them
stopped on the frozen ground, and lilI-
ing his head, supported it with her hlle
hands and parted the dishoveed hair
over his wrlnkled brow, while the other
wiped the moisture from his face, on
which her tears, called forth by the sight
OF his suffering, were dropping fast !
enquTed if they knew hn: they re-
Piled they never saw hiHl before. ]
could not persuade them To leave hm
until some one came and conveyed him
away in a carriage. They raised him
up, and with the united strength Of their
iral arms supported him.
This incident, though apparently sim
pie, was TO me a very interesting and
beautiful one. 1t is something which
VIII never fade from my memory. was
strongly impressed with the scene, and
il caused emotions winch | never expe-
.rienced before. ltsecmed so beautiful
lt emblemalic oil the innocence and fear
Icssness OF children to see those liule
girls supporting that aged man
They seemed to !tlok they were only
do1g their duty; md when interro
gated them as to how they vcntucd to
perform The part which they had. they
wondered at my words, and said " Nhy
should We fear 10 90 TO him We ncy-
II injured hlm a0by should we fear
that he would injure us " | believe il
is true saying that those who know no
sin know no fear; and am sure it WAS
exemplilied in the conduct OF these trust
ing, fearless ones, who did not hesitate
10 approach one whom they never saw
before, and perform an act Of humanity
which would have done honor to per
sons. of twice their age. May they ever
be as ready 10 aid aud belricnd the old
and wrelched, and they cannot but be
happy. NJ. A. b.
Cambridge, Jan. 1851.
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Blandaring on the Truh-An *
norant fellow, who was about to be mar
ried, resolved 10 make himself perfect in
the responses of the marriage services I;
but by mistake, he committed tho Office
of baptism for those Of liper years so,
when the clergyman asked him, in the
church, VIII thou have this woman
as thy welded wilei' the bridegroom,
confused by the popularity of his CON
dliion, and trying hard to remember his
lesson, replied in solemn tose, Il re
nounee them ALL The aslonished min
lsier sa'd-'l think you are fool TO
which he replied, All this / stoadiastly
believe