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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-03-29
For the Spirit Of the Times.
The First Sabbath-..FrOm the Ger
man OF krummacher.

The sixth day Of the creation was.draw.
ing 10 a close. The sun had finished
his course. The darkness Of the even.
ing began to spread itself over the young
earth. The first born son Of the world
stood upon little cmin,nce Of Eden,
near him Eloah, his guardian angel and
attcAlant.
1t grew continually darker aud dark.
or around the little hill; the twilight
dcepencd into night, and covered like a
misty veil the hills and vallios. The
songs Of birds, and the joyous voices, OF
animals were silent. Even the spor.
tive brcczes seemed 10 rlumbc:.
"What is ,his!" inquired tho man in
low voice Of his heavenly attendant.
"Must the young creation cease here,
and sink back into its old nolhingnessf'
Eloah smiled and spoke; alt is the
repose OF earth"
And then the heavenly lights shone
out; the moon and the army o.! star.
stepped forth in their serene brightness
The man looked upwards toward heaven
with sweet astonishment, but the an
gel of the Lord looked down with plea
sure upon the son of earth, with his eye:
turned heavcnward. The night was still
the nightingale alone ,rilleI her note:
strong and loud.
Eloah touched the man with his wand
He aid himself upon tie ground, ant
slept During the first dream that came
upon him, Jehovah formed for him
companion.
Just as the morning twilight commen
ced, Eloah touched the sleeper. He a
woke, and felt himself renewed wit
strength and life. the twilight rose u
from hill and valley; the youns mornin
came down and danced upon the wave
of Edcn's streams; the sun came fort
and brought the day. The man gaze
upon his new.made wife, the mother G
the living. Astonishment and wonde
filled his heart.
"See!" said Eloah tout Of repos
has come forth the God.lk There
fore shalt thou sancti(y this day to re:
and holiness" ROWLAND.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-03-29
From Bolivia.

Tho Governor Of Bolivia has taken
a deep interest in the navigation Of tho
ANA zon aud ita afauents, several Of tha
largest Of which ore in Bolivian terri.
tory, and they look to the "Yankees"
TO effect it. They say that they shall
have the preference over all nations
"A dsrree will shortly appear declaring
thrse ports upon them free ports Of es.
Try, and Offering bonus Of $4,000 20
the first steam vessel navigating iss Ne.
tsrs into Bolivia. and also the satty Il
her entire cargo du,y free, Twill ssst
you copy Of it a. soon - il arpsarsses
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-03-29
a,Jo W. D AW ISV
ATTORNEY AT Law.

Office h Grsmes building ,ppesise Market house
PORTSMOUTH, OHIO.
Will atteAd to any business in Scioto and ad-
joining counties. Will also practice in the
Afosnu Courts. .fIs 3G-Ao7
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-03-29

and clover blossoms, and kind hearts,
will do for you-you poor pluckcd chic.
en-! Where did you come from, when
you came to live with that old Jczc.
bel?"
From my mothers grave, said Alice.
"Poor thing" said Jenny, wiping a.
way tear with his coat sleeve. "Wcll
never mind wish l hadn't askel you.
Pm always running my head against a
beam. Do you like to feed chickens,
hey? Did you ever milk COW, or rilc
on the top ofhay cart? or 60 berrying?
Do you love bouncing red apples, and
peaches, as big as your fist 1t shall go
hard ifyou don't have 'cm all. What $
come Of your hair child? Have you had
your head shavel?"
"Mss Fetherbcc cut it off," said Alice
sorrowfull,.
"The old serpent! | wish had come
in q little sooner. Was it your curls
them young 'uns were playing With
Well never mind said he, looking at
the sweet face before him, "you don't
need them, and they might get you to
looking in the glass of,encf than was
good for you"
"Wcll here we are, | declare and
there stands my old woman, in the door
way, shading her eyes from the sun.
guess she wonders where | raised you.
"Look here, Bc,sey! Do you sec thi:
child? The earth is fresh on her moth
er's grave She has neither kilh nor kin
I've brought her from that old skinAin
of Fctherbcc, and here she is. If yol
like her, it's we'll and good, and if yol
don't. she'll stay here Just the same
bu, | know you will" said he coaxin9 Iy
as he passed his brawny arm arount
her capacious waist. "Anl now get he
something that will bring the color tc
her cheeks; for mind you, I'll have nj
white slaves on my farm"
How swee,ly Alice's little tired limb
rested on the fragrant lavendered sheets
A teer fingered on her cheek, but it wa
not Of sorrow. Jenny pointel it out Il
his wife as they stood 10 oking at her, be
fore retiring 10 rest.
"Ncver forget it Be!sey," said he
"Harsh words are not for the mothcrless
May God forgive me, if she ever hear
one from my lips"
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A Thrilling Incident.

The first settlers oil Maine, found be.
sides red faced owners, other and abun.
dant sources of annoyance and danger.
The majestic forest then waved, where
now is heard the hum of business, and
where a thousand villages stand, where
the homes OF innumcrable wild and sav.
age animals.-Olten at nigh was the far
mers family aroused from sleep by the
noise without, which told that Bruin vas
storming the sheep pen or pig stye or
was laying violent paws upon some un.
lucky cal(-anl often on cold winters
evening, did they roll a large log against
the door, and with beating harts draw
closer around the fire, at the distant
howl Of the wolves through the woods.
The wolf was the most (erocious blood
thirsty but cowardly, Of all, rarely attac.
ing men, unless driven by hunger, and
then seeking his victim with the utmost
pertinacity. The following incident oc.
CURED in the early history Of Bedford.
A man, who then lived on a farm
now occupied by Mr.. H, was, one
autumn, engaged in telling trees at
some distance from his house. His little
son eight years old, was in the habit,
while his mother was busy width house.
hold cares, Of running out into the fields
aud woods around the house, and often
going where the father was at work. One
day, after the frost had robbed, the trees
of their foliage. the father left his work
sooner than usual, and started for home.
Just by the edge ofthe forest he saw a
curious pile Of leaves-wthout Stopping
to think what had made it, he cautious.
ly removed the leaves, when what was
his astonishment to find his own darling
there sound sleep! Twas but the work
of moment to take up the little sleeper,
put in his place small log, carefully
replaced the leaves and concealed him
self among the nearest bushes and there
watched the result.
After watching a while he heard n
VOLTS dismal howl, quickly followed by
another and another, till the woods
seemed alive with the fearful sounds
The howls come nearer, and in few mo-
ments large gaunt, savage looking
wolf leaped into the opening, closely
followed by the whole pack, The leader
sprang dilecly upon the pile Of leaves
and in an instant scattered them in ey
cry direction. Soon as he saw the deccp
ton, his look of ferceness and conf
dence changed to that Of the most abjec
fear. He shrank back, cowed to tht
ground, and passively awaited his fate
for the rest, enraged by the supposed
cheat, fell upon him tore him to pieces
and devoured him upon the spot. Whe1
they had finished their comrade, the,
wheeled about, plunged into the forest
and disappeared; within 6vs minute
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from their frs, appearance not o wolf was
in sight...The excited father pressed his
child to his bosom, ond -thonked the
kind providence which led him TO save
his dear boy.
The boy, after playing 1.-The was wca.
ry had laid down and ALLEN asleep, and
in that situation the w,lf found him and
covered him with lea'cs until he could
bring his comrades tosharc in the feast;
but himself furnished the repast.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-03-29

Kossuth denies, through the London
papers, having written the late procla.
nation to the Hungarians in Italy, pub.
lished over his name. The following,
he says, is the only communication he
has addressed to them since his residence
in England:
TO THE HUNGARIAN SOLDIERS euAR-
TERED IN ITALY.
GALLANT CouSrRYMEN.-lt is with
Indignation l learn that on the occasion
Of the troubles Of Feb, 6, at Milan, an
appeal has been circulated there in my
name, calling on you to join in that alb.
ortive movement.
Soldiers! that document was not gen.
uine. have not approved Of an insur-
rcction in Italy for the present moment.
| issuel no appeal calling on you to take
part in it.
Once the time will come (and come
it shall.) Undoubtedly will l, in the
name of our country, desire you, where
soever you May be, to side with the
people round the banner Of Liberty
That is a sacred duty. Our enemy is
same every where and the peoples cause
is one and the same, alike as there is
but one God! one honor! and one liber.
ty!
But this only shall do at the right
time. The present time was not th'
right one.
or one thing you may rest assured,
and that is that shall never play with
your blood wanton play.
Whensoeyer shall say to you eye
braves! the time is at hand!" | will tell
you this neither from London, nor from,
any distant safe place, but from head
quarters.
In person will I lead you on, and
claim the first share in your glorious
dangers.
Never shall | invite you to risk any
danger in which | myself do not share
And as no one can he present in two
places at once, should for that reason
not place myself at the head Of your he
roic ranks, bee ause duty will call on mi
to do that in our dear country, where
shall have to fight for freedom and righ
in Hungary, while you will be fighting
for it in Italy; my appeal will reach yos
by the hand Of a gallant Hungarian com
mander, whom l will charge to lead yo'
on to tho field Of glory, fighting towar'
home, to join the banner which shall
II hold there. j ''''.
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or this you may rest assured. Until
then be prepared, but wait. Don't play
your blood wantonly.
The fathcrland, the world is needing
il. For freedom and fa,hcrland!
L. KOSSUTH.
London, Feb. Is, 1853.
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fire coming in through doors and win.
dows, and coming down chimnies, while
the houses ,remblcd to their very fsun.
dn,ions.
Mrs. L. Holden was near a window
winding up clock, ball Of FIRE came
in through the window and struck her
hand and arm. She then, with all in
the house, retrca,cd into the entry
Another flash succeeded, and in the room
from which they had retired, resembled
ball Of fire whirling round, and pro.
ducing cracking noise. A similar
appearance of fire was seen, and crack :.
ling noises were heard, in large mum.
Der Of the houses. Some who heard the
noises say they sounded like breaking
glass.
Capt, Maurice Rich had his light ex.
tinguished, and his wife was in jurcl.-
He got his wife on to bod, and found
a match; a, that instant another fash
came and ignited the match and threw
him several feet backwards. John L.
Martin received SO severe shock that
he could not speak for some time.
A great many persons were slightly
injured, some were struck in the feet
some in tie eyes; while others were elec
tried, some powerfully, and some slight
ly. But what was very singular, not q
person was killed or seriously injured
or building damaged; but cluster o
trees within few rods of two dwellin!
houses, was not thus fortunate. Tn,
electric fluid came down among them
taking them out by the roots, with stones
and earth, and throwing all in every
direction. Some were left hanging by
the roots from the tops of the adjacen
standing trees, roots up, tops down.
The lightning, after entering the eartl
10 the depth OF several icet, and lor
space of some eight or ter fee, in diane
ter, divided into four different directions
One course it took led through the opel
land, making chasm to the depth o
several feet, and continued its march
unobstructel by the solid frozen ground
OF any other substance, to the distanc
of $40 feet, lifting, overturning, AM
throwing out junks Of frozen earth, som
Of which were 10 or IL feet long, by
feet wide, and hurling to distance rock
. stones and roots. The power here dis
played was truly awful, and had it fal
len on a building, it would have throw
it with its inma'es, into ten thousan
fragments.
understand that in Southwest Ha
Dor, and Northeast Harbor, (in this is
land) several vessels had their masts rel
in pieces, one had some plank torn lror
her, and one man was knocked dowr
: but not killcl.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08
J. LARK, rI-r W. G. ALBAN.
Drugs, Medicines & Chemicals
WhOlesole and RetQlI.

WnOteSQtS ana hetQu.
nRs. LARK AND ALBAN having formed a
~ partnership in the above business, and
removed to The old stand formerly occupied
by Lark and GARRISON, directly opposite
Phelps Hotel. Main ST., Nevada city, nre now
receiving the largest and best selected stock oi
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines, Perfumeries, Brushes. Cigars, Lamp Oh,
etc., ever brought into this market, all of which
we will sell considerably less than former pri-
ces, and we hope by long experience and close
attention 10 business 10 merit q liberal share o:
public patronage.
To THE LADIES we can furnish the finest
variety of Perfumery this side of the cities be.
low, such as Eau Lustrals, Pomatums, Creme
Capillarie Bears Oil, Macassar Oil, Rose
Hair Oil, Fancy Colognss, Lubin's Extracts,
Charcoal Tooth paste, Tooth powder, fine per-
fumed soaps of all Kinds. hair brushes, tooth
brushes, nail brushes, shell dressing combs,
toilet powders, chalk balls, etc. etc.
We particularly invite the attention Of the
lovers of good Cigars to our stock of La Fra
gancia, Fl Coloso de Rodas, Ell Dorado Cas-
tanon, and many other fine brands, which we
offer wholesale and retail at reduced prices
We invite physicians to call and ex xamine
our stock of Medicines. We are determined
TO furnish the profession with medicines at as
low a figure as they can buy in San francisco
Physicians prescriptions put up carefully
upon the shortest notice. at all hours
My 27-3m LARK L ALBAN
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08
Constable's Sale.
ATE OF CALIFORNIA, Neva(

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, Nevada
- county, Little York township.
BY virtue of an execution under attach
ment, to me directed and delivered, and is
sued from the office of John Cartmell, an
acting justice of the peace, in and for the
township of Little York, Nevada county,
state of California, on judgment rendered
by said court, on the 5th day of July A. D.
1853, in favor of johnson e. Trask as pl'ff,
and against Charles Merrell, George Funk
s. Co. as defendants, for the sum Of thirty
and 29- 100 dollars debt, and twenty FIVE and
55-loo dollars cost and damages; The fore
going sums being now due and unpaii,
have levied upon and seized, and will
Expose to public sale in the town Of Brook
lyn, on Saturday the 10th day of July, be-
tween the hours of 9 O'Clock a. m. and five
o'clock p. m, all the right, title and interest
of the said Charles Merrell, George Funk
Co., of, in and to the following described
property, to-wit-Eight mining claims stu
ated in the town of Brooklyn, and known''as
the Buckeye Co.-taken as the property oi
tho said Charles Merrell, George Funk & Co
and will be sold to the highest bidder for
cash, to satisfy the above demand and cost
and cost accruing. w. w. SITTLER, :
constable Little York township, N. c
BROOKLYN, July 7th, l855.-ll-lt IS
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08
Notice to Contractors.

THE SUBSCRIBER, sole contractor for
the construction of the "South Yuba Min
ing and Sacramento Canal Company's"
works, hereby invites proposals for building
a dam across the Yuba River. at the foot of
the canon on said river, at the point where
the survey commences.
The dam must be constructed OF stone and
of sufficient strength to resist the pressure OF
the entire volume Of waters Of that river
when swollen to the highest mark, and a
greeably to the design Of the compaEy's En-
giner, Capt John Day of Grass Valley.
The work will be commenced on ll;5 sec
ton of the canal, on the lst Of October next,
when the river is presumed to be at its low
est stage.
Sealed proposals for this work will be re.
ceived until that day, and must be endorsed
proposals for DAM" and addressed to the
subscriber, care of T. w. Colburn, Esq.,-
Nevada city.
The work must be of the most substantial
character, and such as to pass inspection and
approval Of the Engineer.
N PEABODY POOR, Contractor.
Nevada city, May Is, 1853. my20.4m
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08
B. c. HORN. j. r. LEWIS. E. BRIGGS
B. G.. HORN & CO.

Importers of Segars and Tobacco.
B California and Pine, San FranciscoM
One Of our partners being a personal resi-
dent in Havana, we are enabled to. offer in
ducements to those wishing really choice
article of scgars, such as cannot be surpassed
in this country.
Euery Variety of Tobacco,
Kept constantly on hand. Also, a full assort-
ment of American Regalias, which we are
receiving regularly by every clipper ship, land
which we are determined to offer at less pri-
ces than any other similar establishment on
this coast. ll-3n
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

TIE FOURTH The fourth of July passed
off very pleasantly and very agreeably. AT
an early hour of the day, procession, COM
posed of the various Sabbath Schools, was
formed at the Presbyterian church, which
marched to pleasant grove near town, where
due ceremonies were observed after which
collation. was served up, in which the young
folks, Of whom cur town contains goodly
number, enjoyed themselves with Infinite sat.
isfacton. In the evening fine Tea Party
assembled at the house Of Rev. Mr.. Tansey
where great numbers of persons spent their
time most delightfully."-.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

D- From the S. +. Herald of the 5th, we
learn that two alarms of fire occurred during
the 4tn, both Of which, however, were soon
cytinguishcd. The principal one was two
story frame building on the corner of Clay
and Kearney sts., the inside of which, was
completely burned out, leaving the frame
standin@,-so prompt was the action of the
fire companies. The house was crowded
with people when the fire commenced who
escaped by various means-jumpin from
the second story, climbing to adjoining ho us
eS' &c. The fire originated from the very
censurable if not criminal practice of firing
crackers in one of the lower rooms, used for
vending these missile of danger.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08
Notary Public.

THE Subscriber having been re-appoint.
l. ed and qualified as Notary Public in
and for Nevada County, under the new law
of April 80, 1853, will be found in his office,
one door east Masonic Hall, Grass Valley
He will give particular attention 70 the pur-
chase and sale of real estate Legal in tru
ments executed, conveyaneing, protests af-
fidauits and all other Notorial business will
receive prompt attention. Also, ). Ger eral
Agency for collection of rents, notes, bills,
mortgages, &c. S. C. RICHARDSON, N. P.
June 10, lS53-m*
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08
Middle Ferry on South Yuba.

TIVE miles north of Nevada, the most di-
II rect route to Downieville, Grass Valley,
Eureka, Onion Valley, Moore's Flat, Mineso-
ia, San Juan, Cherokee, French Corral, Poor
Mans and Hopkins Creek, Seventy Six, Pine
Grove, Kelsey's and Sears Diggings, and all
other mining regions north of Ophir, Hang
town, Auburn, Sacramento city, &c.
Persons travelling north, would do well to
visit Nevada, TO see all the late Improvements
in Mining 1t has ever been, and will contin-
ue to be for length of time. the richest and
most extensive mining district that has ever
been discovered in the country.
Travellers honoring us with q call will find
good accom- m odations at the Ferry.
April 90 3m DAW & ROBINSON. -
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08
Constable's Sale.

WDY virtue of three executions to me direc-
ID ted and delivered, issued from the justice
court of c.. w. Hill, an acting justice of the
peace, in and for the township of Nevada, Ne
vada county, state of California, one on a
Judgment rendered by said court on the 9th
day of June, 1858, in favor of J. J. Sommer-
vile rs pl'ff, and against J. G.. Churchman, Fl.
C. Hodge and others as defendants, for the
sum of Ave hundred dollars debt, and three and
So 100 dollars cost of suit-one on a Judgment
rendered by said court on the I'd day Of il une,
1853 in favor of r. r. Sweet as plaintiff and
against j. C. Churchman, II. c.. Hodge and
others as defendants, for the sum of three hun
dred and forty five and $500 dollars debt, and
one and 50-l00 dollars cost of suit-one on
Judgment rendered by said court on the 3lst
day of May, 1853, in favor of L. Chappell as
pl'ff and against H. G. Hodge, j.. r. Cory
ell and others as defendants, for the sum Of
one hundred and forty five and 27-l00 dollars
and twenty and 50-l00 dollars cost of suit
the foregoing SUES being now due and unpaid
have levied upon and seized and will ex-
pose to public sale at Walloupa, Little York
township, county and state aforesaid, on Sat.
urday the 18th day of July, 1853, between the
hours of 9 o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock p. NJ,
all the right, title. interest and CLAIM of the
said defendants in and to the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: one lot of lumber,
situate in the town of Waloupa and supposed
10 contain between forty and fifty thousand
feet, also, one saw mill, one steam engine and
boiler and the fixtures thereto belonging, sit
uate between the towns of Brooklyn and Wal
loupa, in Little York township.
Taken as the property of said defendants,
and will be sold to the highest bidder for cash,
to satisfy the above demands and costs, and
costs accruing. w. w. SITTIER,
constable Little York township,
Brooklyn, July lst, ls53.ll-2t Nevada co.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08
To Owners of Lots

TN SAN FRANCISCO, Residing in the
IL Mountains. Notice is given that lots have.
been sold for taxes and assessments which re-;
quire immediate attention Real Estate sold
for taxes, only redeemable within months
from sale.
Persons away having lots here will do we'll
to send description from the deed, that they
may be redeemed and saved. if not too late.
Fee low, with funds in hand from s. to SIS.
Property left in our care win be attended to
in every respect. Taxes are soon due for
l653&4. NoRrHAM, BARTLETT & GARwoop,
81 California st., Agents for paying Taxes,
l0-3t and general Agents.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

ACCIDENTALLY SHor.-Wm. NJ. Lynde.
a miner on Missouri Bar, South Yuba, acci.
dentally shot himself on Tuesday last, while
on q hunting excursion with his partner
His companion having shot a squirrel, Mr..
H. being anxious to see his game ran upon
a rock, when his rife slipped from his hand,
and the hammer striking the rock, in
stant'y discharged the contents in his abdo.
men. He lived about half an hour; Mr.. L.
was 26 years old, and came from Indiana.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

STABBING AN INDIAN.-Some excitement
prevailed during the fore part of this week
in consequence of man stabbing an indian,
which at first was supposed would prove IA
tai. The Indian, however, is recovering
lie received two stabs-one in the back, and
the other in the breast. The matter has
been undergoing legal investigation, but our
time has been SO fully occupied, that we have
not been able to procure the particulars.
The Nevada journal., 1853-07-08

0NHE partnership heretofore existing be-
IL tween as, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The debts contracted by or for the
firm in Nevada county,as well as lLdemands
due the same, will be settled by John O'Brian
who will continue the Livery Stable at the old
stand on Main street, Nevada. The debrs con-
|tracted by or for the firm on I'll cir Ranch in
Placer county, as well as all demands due the
same, will be settled by Charles M. Foster,
who will continue the Ranch business at the
Ohio Ranch, miles from PorteI's crossing,
on the road from Nevada city to Auburn.
G. NJ FOSTER,
- , JOHN O'BRIAN.
Nevada, Cal, Jrra ~ ia53.-o-3ts