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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09
CHAPTER III.-HEART STRUGGLES.
'Had we never loved so blindly,
Never met or never parted,
We had ne'er been broken hearted -

''No, no, Frederick May, don't speak to me
of love or hope now, it is mockery, worse than
mockery, insult. Remember am wife now,
and cannot listen to you, don't look at me
so reproachfully, but leave me, for heavens
sake, or I shall go mad. God knows have
avoided you increasingly. Go, and forget if
you can, that you ever knew me- or at least,
don't think of me as I am now, in my desc
late womanhood, but as was years ago, when
my heart was fresh and its pure love all
yours" And the speaker, pale beautiful
creature in the first glory of her womanhood
stood with one white jewelled hand pressed
tight against her breast, while through her
half-parted lips, her breath came short and
quick as though some terrible anguish was
tearing her heart.
"One moment more, Ruth, and will leave
you forever, never to look upon you again
but first hear me. You we'll know with what
mighty sorrow at my breaking heart left
my native village two years ago this day.
when you gave the hand once promised me to
another because he was richer than I. But
pardon me, meant not to wound you, I blame
you not. For two years have been a. wan
derer, a weary homeless wanderer, all because
| dared not trust myself near you. But when
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09
From the Waverly Magazine
Early Nj e m Ories.
BY JENNY F. BELL.
CHAPTER I.-RETRosPECTIoN.


tTt speaks of former scenes-of days gone by
of early friendships-of the loved and lost
And makes such music in the heart, sigh
Of evening woes from harp-strings gently crost -
Patter, patter fall the rain-drops against
the window-pane! listen dreamingly to the
wild-night wind, and as it dies away Iulling
itself to sleep, my heart wanders, goes wan
dering away in search Of some sunny little
nook left amid the ruins of the past. draw
aside the curtain and look out into the night /!
no star, no light-dark, cold and lowering.
The far off, sullen roar of waves, bring shud-
deringly to mind the memory Of one dearly
loved in the "years gone" One, crea-
bark upon a sun-glitted wave, with no pilot
but her own wild undisciplined heart. To it's
dregs had the reckless one drained the cup of
woe; and so, when the storm-clouds gathered
darkly over the blue heaven of her hope-she
turned dispairingly away from the one hand.
ever powerful to save, and with a defying
heart put away from the shore, and was wreck
ed upon the treacherous quick-sand that lay
upOA Qdlh CIuGCI W. buC4 lOSG
forever was that high intellect and nobleness
of heart that might have been blessing, and
never bane to the loves that moaned her!
Page the third in the hearts memories! I
would turn from this dark memory that only
brings sadness, but there is yearning love for
the erring one still, an indefinabIe something
that comes to my heart pleadingly, and begs
me to remember it as it was e'er the dark
shadow fell, marring its youthful purity l
turn tiny key in its lock and take from its
dark resting-place miniature 1 gaze upon
the classic features 50 exquisitely portrayed.
and think tearfully of the restless heart that
broke beneath the weary weight of its earth
trials. The tears come as 1 gaze, it was so
dear! and very handsome face it is, with
dark hair shadowing white forehead large
dark eyes that look into my own with heart
thrilling earncstness sweet mouth with
half smile curling the red lip as if in disdain
of the admiration which its rare beauty de-
mands! 1t is a face that tells its own history
SO fair and so frail
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09
CHAPTER IV.-THE CALL ANSWERED.
left thee like the dove of old,
left thy parent breast
But on life's waste of waters cold
My soul hath found no rest.''

My soul hath found no rest"
elbow beautifully falleth
From human lips that blessed word forgive %
Night has folded in her dark embrace the
slumbering world, and few faint stars are
casting ghostly shadows over the old oaks
that gloom up tall and grand before Preston
Hall. Over the darkening sky the storm
clouds are thickly gathering, and sharp cold
wind goes wailing through the creeping will
low they droop over the graves, upon one
the earth-sods are still fresh. Here and there
the disclosed leaves of autumn are whirled
about by the driving blast, and are finally
dashed upon the bosom of a rugged stream
whose hoarse surgings chime harmoniously
with the wild night.
A female figure closely muf1ed in dark
mantle comes from under the shadowy trees
and walks with rapid but unsteady steps to
where the willow droops over the graves.
There she pauses, bends over the white mo nu-
ment, and trys to read the words engraved
there, but the heavens are frowning SO dark
ly she can only make out the single word
"Mary," and so she turns her face to the low
ering sky, and puts up her hands imploringly;
the fretful moonlight looks out from a cloud
upon the upturned face, and it is Ruth Pres
toms face, and she knows, as she stands there
looking upward, that where the willow droops
her father and mother are sleeping Perhaps
she is praying the "death-angeP' to cast his
shadow over her heart, for she looks out upon
the sullen stream which seems to call her in
every wave-smile, and murmurs to herself
wild and unintelligible words. Then she
turns her face toward Preston HalEher home
and she presses her hands over her forehead
and staggers feebly out into the mellow light
flowing from it's windows in golden stream
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

MADAME DE CAssINs, we'll known diviner,
in this city, "tells the fates and fortunes of
twenty persons per day, on an average. Puz-
zled hoDs6res are seen daily vending their
way from her residence with ''fleas in their
ears" or eager to grasp the fortune which
she has told them was in store for them.
Truly, this is Q great country.-[ Golden Era.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

A REMARKABLE ANTMAL.-Mr P. Gallagher
has now in his stable one of the most remar-
kable horses we ever heard of. It is not much
larger than fair-sized Newfoundland dog.
Many might suppose it to be pony, but it
has every characteristic of horse. It is four
years old, and is so small that the chief en-
gineer can stand astride the animal with his
feet touching the ground.-[ Stockton Repu6-
Hc0n
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

A LECTURER, who was contending at a tire
some length and great pathological perpIexi-
ty, that "-4r-t could not improve Nature"
was startled 'haIf out Of his boots" by the
question, in deep, sonorous voice, by one Of
his audience:
'EHow do you think you would look scith-
Out your aoig?"
The question was poser argument
''nOn Segatiturr'
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09
COZ % 38 20S.l

This statement does not include two vessels
now engaged in the business from this port
the Nile, Captain Lake, 1920 tons y and the
Russell, Capt. Cootey, (301 tons) belonging
to this port, which will sail hence this year.
The Charles Carroll, (376 tons) Coleman, of
Nantucket, will probably sail from this port
for the Northern whaling grounds, soon, and
should be reckoned as an addition to the
above statement. Y
The following table shows the number of
ships engaged in the North Pacific Fishery for
the last twelve years, and the average guam
titv of oil taken
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

nongahela, Capt. Seabury, was also seen the
very last part of the season enclosed in the
ice, and great fears are entertained for her
safety, and the lives of her crew. In case
they are eventually saved their sufferings must
be intense, as they are lily provided for the
rigor of northern winter. Capt. S. is a bro
thcr of the former commander of the steamer
Cortes and Pacific EUeaaimg .Nesos.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

HEBREW LIBERALITY.-The State Journal
contains the particulars of an extraordinary
instance of liberality on the part of Hebrew
resident Of Sacramento:
Among us there is Hebrew who for twen-
ty years has devoted certain portion of his
profits to the relief of his distressed brethren
in Poland, and the duplicate amount of his
family expenses for the benefit of the poor in
Jerusalem. These sums are laid aside daily,
and remitted to London and Hamburger at the
end OF every quarter. A distinguished He
brew OF London, acknowledging the receipt
OF remittance, writes thus:
IL have had much pleasure in complying
with your request, and pray that the God of
Israel may bestow on you his choicest bles-
sings for your benevolent remembrance of
the poor IN the Holy Land.
81 hope to see established in Jerusalem an
hospital for our sick and destitute brethren.
"Perhaps our friends in California may as
sist in this desirable object May the ap-
preaching new year (5612) bring you health
and happiness. 81 : fi ieon
.tT am vo,,rr e.;
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09
CHAPTER 1.-THE MARRIAGE.

farewell / do not bid thee weep,
The smile and tear past for thee
The river of thy thoughts must keep
It's solemn course, too still and deep
For idle eyes to see ~
Right merrily chimed the village bells, and
the morning sun smiled down from cloud
less sky! Here and there, over the church.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

SILENT INFLUESCE.-One Niagara is enough
for the continent or the world, while the same
world requires thousands and tens of thou
sands of silver fountains and gently flowing
rivulets, that water every farm and meadow,
and every garden, and that shall flow on eve
ry night with their gentle. quiet beauty.
So with the acts of our lives. 1t is not
chiefly by great deeds, like those of the mar
tyrs, that good is to be done it is by the dai-
ly and quiet virtues of life-the Christian
temper, the meek forbearance, the spirit of
forgiveness in the husband, the wife, the fa-
ther, the mother, the brother, the sister, the
friend, the neighbor-it is by these that most
good is to be done.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

In France. every man from the Emperor
down, with the exception of ministers of the
gospel, and those physically disqualified, is
obliged to serve seven years in the army.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09
You may alum

Ycu may allure
The human heart to love, warm it with smiles
To aspirations of dreamlike bliss,
From. which to wake is madness and when spells
of your enchantments have enslaved it quite,
Its motives, feelings, energies, and hopes,
Abstracted from all objects save yourself
So that you are its world, its light, its life,
And all besides is dark, and void, and dead;
1 say, that very heart, brought to this pass,
You may spurn from your path, pass and jest,
And the crowd villa jest With you you will glide
With eye radiant, and with brow as smooth,
And with feet as light, through your charmed wUr
shippers,
As though an angels pen had faded to trace
The rScord of your crime and every night
LuiEcd By the soft Aatteries-you may calmly sleep
As do the innocent-but IT is CRIME,
DzEP GRIMM, that you commit. Had you for sport
Trampled upon the earth favorite rose,
Pride ofathe garden, or in wantOnness
Cast in the jewel not your own,
All men had held you guilty of offence;
And is it then no sin
TO crush those flowers of life our brightest hopes
With all the incipient beauty in the bud
Which know no second growth? to cast our faith
In human kind, the only amulet
By which the soul walks, fearless through the world
Into those floods of memorial bitterness
Whose awful depths no diver dares explore
To paralyze the expectant mind, while yet
On the worlds thresh-hold, and existances self
To drain of all, save its inert endurance.
To do this unprovoked, Iput the question,
Is not this sinS To the unsleeping eye
OF Him, who sees all aims, and knows all wrongs,
No laws save His redress, make appeal
To judges between us. There is an hour will come
Not Of revenge, but righteous retribution
GRASS Valley, Feb. oath, 1853.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

The harpers are said to have published at
the rate of twenty-five volumes a minute, for
ten hers per day, during the last few years.
Their publishing house was the largest in the
world f- rtr
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09
Il am yours faithfully,
t.M0SES MnNTEFROZ.

Such instances of unassuming charity,
where neither the effect is seen or praise be
slowed, is indeed rare, and proves most clear
ly that "time, distance, or misfortune" does
not dissolve the ties of brotherhood which
keep together the most scattered race OF
earth.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

Thirty thousand dollars has been appropria-
ted by the City Council for the use of the
Free Schools.-[ EOeHing .NescS.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

THE WHALE FIsHERY.-The New Bedford
Whaleman's Shipping List of January Sd,
1854, contains some interesting statistics rela-
tive to the whaling interests of the United
States. 1t appears that there was engaged in
the whaling business, Jan. l, 1854, COZ ships
and barks % briggs 3S schooners, with a
tonnage of 208,029 tons, showing an increase
of tonnage during the year 1853 of 1743 tons.
The vessels are owned as follows:-
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

1S41 20 ships averaged 1412 bbls.
1842 29 ships averaged 1927 bbls.
1843 los ships averaged 1349 bbIs.
1874 17O ships averaged 1923 bbls.
1915 263 ships averaged 963 bbls.
1916 292 ships averaged 500 bbls.
1847 III ships averaged 1859 bbls.
1848 159 ships averaged 1854 bbls.
1S49 155 ships averaged 1884 bbls.
1850 IA ships averaged 692 bbls.
1851 138 ships averaged 269 bbls.
1889 27S shins avnra Oed 1343 hh1s
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

HUMAN BoDY-The Courier de FEure
communicates to the world an account of
spontaneous kindling, though no combustion,
in the person of mantua maker. This young
lady was sewing one night by the light of
candle, when she felt an undue heat all over
the body. She noticed at the same time that
her fore-fnger was on fire. The fame was
blush, and emitted sulphurous SMELL She
plunged her hand into cold water, and wrap
ped it in moisted cloths, but the burning con-
tinued, and spread over her hand. Her apron
caught fire. and she was obliged to take it off,
The flame was only visible in the dark. The
girl spent the night in efforts to extinguish
the blaze, and only succeeded at day-break
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

In England there are between $4,000 and
10000 blind.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09
wstasa r0E nc Grass raIIsy TeIegraph.
Lines.

At mo command unsanctioned by thy heart,
Would require thee wed the man whose law
Forces surrender of daughters hand
To him she does not love, most fOully wrongs
The twain united&is accessory
To perjury Of the holiest oath man swears,
The oath that binds the contract of two souls
Without whose FREE consent no wedlock is.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

THE Fn1IBusTERs.- Grand Jury of the
District Court yesterday, returned true bills
against Henry p. Watkins, Geo. R. Davidson
and Oliver 7. Beard, for "beginning mill
tary expedition against the republic of Mexi-
CO." The trial will take place at an early
day. 1t is understood that Major Beard left
for the Atlantic States on the steamer of Feb.
18th. DR.. Hoge was arrested by the United
States Marshal, on board the Jno L. Stephens,
few minutes before the sailing of that stea-
mer. The Doctor is implicated in the fillibus-
tering expedition, but was expected to be q
witness for the prosecution.-[ San Francisco
Chronicle.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-09

HOUSES OF Ill FAME.-The ordinance for
the suppression of houses of i'll fame within
the limits of the city, received its finishing
stroke in the Board of Aldermen last even
ing, and only awaits the signature of His
Honor, the Mayor, to become law. The ordi-
nance expressly provides for the suppression
of dance houses and establishments supported
by that class of the community which is its
greatest evil.
The passage of this law will also have tho
effect to drive from our midst. hundreds of
vicious Chinese, both male and female, who,
at present, subsist chiefly by furnishing the
most pernicious entertainment to seaman Wis
iting this port The ordinance will take eff
feet on the first of April next.-[ San Fran
cisco Courier.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-09-07
MISCEl LANEOUS.
HOME MANUFACTURE

EVANSvILLE CLOTHING STORE.
QELlEVlNG that the interests ofthe Great West, and
- Of the people of Evansville and vicinity in parcu'
lar would be much pfomoted by establishing Clothing
Factory IN this city, and being that Clothing can
be manufactured In superior manner and at less cost
In the West than in the East, have established
Clothing Store in this city, where will manufacture
and sell, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Clothing OF the best
quality, all OF VIII ch will b. made under our super
vision at the lowest New York prices tie latest
and Of the best material.
We purchase our Goods from Importers for Cash.
which enables US TO compete with
ANY HOUSE IN THE UNITED STATES!
We will also carry on Fashionable Merchant Tailor
and Gentiemen's Furnishing establishment, in which
will be found every article in that line.
Our stock OF Cloths, Cassmeres and Vestings Of
the neatest and best quality and of the firm
is Practical workman, and takes charge of the Meas
urng and Cutting, enabled to WARRENr a
good fit in all cases, = sale.
We also keep on hand every variety Of Taors Trim
mings, and Agents for SCOTS Report of Fashions.
Particular atten ion paid to Gentlemen furnish
their own material
RICHARD RALEIGH takes charge ofthe commercial
affairs of the Establishment and DAVID O'NEI. OF
the manufacturing Grateful to their individual friends
for past hvOrs, and now solicit continuance of these
fvors for the enterprise they pledge thems Nestn
merit all the confidence that be reposed i'm the
Store on Main street, between First and Second SIS.
mh3l- RALEIU * 0'NElL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-09-07
HACON,S MERCANTlLE COLLEGE.

BACON'S MERCANTILE COLLEGE.
s9suHwEsr CORNER or SIXTH AND wALSuT CINCINNATI
Il lege his wv building northwest of Wal
nut ami Sixth streets, where he has fitted up sPendid
suit OF rooms expressly for his spare
the most convenient and pleasant School Rooms
In the United States.
The plan adopted in teaching combines practice with
sheory instea of using books the pupils are exercised
In making original entries OF every day business rans
sections: journazng. posting balancing accounts open
books, both for partnership and individual business
where the business been and adverse and
thus qualifying the student for entering into the prac
cal duties ofthe accountant in any kind OF business.
The course ofinstruction will consist OF DOU Bile EN-
TRY BOOK KEEPING, embracing every department
OF trade and mercantile accounts viz: Wholesale.
TAIL COM ission, exchange, banking, manufacturing
shipping, individual partnership, steamboating, and
compound company business; commercial calculations
practical penmanshp. and Lectures commercial law
lectures on the science of accounts custom Of mer
chants, etc.
signed has made arrangements with Messrs. Henry
Snow, Esq, Hon. h. Storer, Prof. G.. w. Wright and
other eminent Lecturers to delivers course ofectures
on the subjects OF common law, history Of commerce.
political economy connected with commerce. chem
fstry connected with commerce. and other subjects Of
great importance In commercial point of view,
before intr In any Mercantile College In the u
States. Pupils instructed individually, and not in
classes that students enter at time, and
eeed IN the ratio OF their capacity and assiduity.
Public examinations are had Though pupils
amined privately IL they desire t when the student
dergoes rigd ana thorough interrogation oy the f:ln
an Business Men and Diplomas awarded TO those who
are deemed worthy OF them.
course can be completed In from six to Ten weeks.
The Principal will take pleasure in doing everything
In his powerto advance his students, and make them
thorough and accomplished accountants and his exten
tive acquaintance with the business community will
generally enable him TO procure situations for thosede
drous Of obtaining them.
TERNS:-For a full course OF lessonsin Book keep
ing. Writing, Commercial calculations. Commercial
Law. &c, s4o (oct2-dSwiylR. s. BACON. Principal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-09-07
CO.PARTNERSHIP.

THE undersigned have this day formed Co-partner
l. ship under the style and firm of GEO. FosTER d Co.
for the transaction Of general EorUdrdiRg and Com
mission Business and have erected for that purpose
very large and spacious Fireproof Warehouse on the
Wabash and Erie Canal and corner of Locust and Dun
ham streets and the Depot of the Evansville and
Charlottesville Railroad, where they will have ample
and convenient facilities for storing all kinds Of
Produce and Merchandise.
They will give special Consignments either by
River, Railroad Canal Wagons, and will forward
promptly at the lowest rates.
They will give personal attention to the purchase
sale of Produce Groceries in this market, and solicit
orders for the purchase Of Sugar and Moasses the
Coast of the firm will be in the South during the
Winter.
They hope by unremited attention to merit and share
the public patronage. NJ w. Foster
GEO. FOSTER,
decI4 w. M ALTMAN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-09-07
MORGAN, KEEN & Preston,
WHOLESALE FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
saors. HATS DC


BOOTS saoEs. HATS, BoSsErs, DC.
FRESH SPRING GOODS.
WE have just received i59 packages OF our Spr ng
Wv purchase. which we are opening, consisting OF
Philip Allen ~ Sons, Globes, Spragues, Dunnels.
Harrops, Clydes, American, Cocheco and Merrimac
fancy coored, solid black and mourning Prints French
and American fast cold rich fancy Lawns; domestic and
foreign Oh cold plaid Ginghams elegant styles of Der
reyes black Silks. great variety Of Pant Stufs. Linen
wooilen and California Gold-mixed Cotonades plain
plaid and fancy do; gold mix Tweed COatngs Linen
10 plain and twillcd black wooen do, various styles OF
Ticks beached Musns fine brown do, blue and brown
aud cold Drills, DE inns, NanEeens, York Coatings
Shirng Stripes Checks furniture do. furniture Prints
plain black woollen Doeskins and Cassimeres, black
Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, "A Sheetings, do and
Bagging, &c.
We will constantly be in receipt of goods during
the entire Since these goods have arrived mer
chants burning day light aud losing freight in going
up the river to make purchases We buy American
,oods fthe manufacturers ana their agents, and
but them sell lower than Ii worth the at
tenon OF any person interested in American Manufac
lures call aud examine the beautiful styles and de-
signs of prints. Here you will greater variety
the best Prints in the county, than Agent In
New York or Philadelphia offers for sale.
We respectfully invite the trade examine stock
feeling that the sly le- and qualities of goods
will attract the eye OF the closest buyers. and will CON-
pare with any of the size in the country. Give
a call. Imhl7