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A Drcp OF OF.

Every man who lives In house, especially
if the house be his own, should oil all the vari-
Gus parts Of II once in two or three months.
The house will last much longer, and win be
much more quiet TO live in. Oil the locks,
bolts and hinges Of the street door, and II will
shut gently with luxurious ease, and with the
use OF little amount Of force. A neglected
lock requires great violence To cause it to shut,
and with so much violence that the whole
house, Its doors, It's windows, its very floors
and joists, are much shaken, and in time they
get out Of repair in all sorts Of ways, to say
nothing Of the dust that is displaced every time
the place is so shaken. The incessant banging
Of doors, scrooping of locks, creaking and
screaming OF hinges, is a great discomfort.
Even the bell-wire cranks should sometimes be
oiled, and they will act more certainly and with
such gentle force that there will be little dan.
ger Of breaking any part Of them. The castors
Of tables and chairs should be sometimes oiled,
and they will move with such gentle impulse
and so quietly that q sleeping child Or an old
man Is not awakened. A. well-oiIed door-lock
opens and shuts with hardly whisper. Three
pennyworth's of oil used in o large house once
year will save many shilings in locks and
other material, and in the end will save mapy
pounds in even the substantial repairs Of q
house and an old wife living and sleeping in
quiet repose will enjoy many more years Of
even temper and active usefulness. House
keepers, pray do not forget the oil. A stitch in
time saves nine, and drop in time saves
pounds, = The RKilder,
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II will be seen that in the third, fifth, and
eighth districts, had II not been for the softest
kind of folly, wicked disregard Of all political
honor, and justice, and right three honorable
and highminded Nebraska Democrats could
easily have been elected. The same is also
true Of the two Long Island districts, in fact, a
majority Of Nebraska Democrats could haze
been elected 10 Congress from his State IL the
iScfts had desired Il.
This may be doubted by some, but when the
vote Of the State is made up It will be very easy
70 test the truth Of my assertion, and yet the
Union undertakes to read us out Of the Demo
cratic ranks On the only true political test
at this election, (the vote cast Cor members Of
Congress, the true Hard-shell Nebraska Demo
cratic vote win number over one hundred thou.
sand II Deduct the rum or anti-Temperance
vote from Seymour and what strength, pray,
would he shown Doubtful If IL reached so, 900
votes We have truly fallen upon strange
times. The administration has been beaten
down at the North, and the East, and the West
on this Nebraska question, while the very party
that stands up honestly to that test Is attempted
TO be beaten down by H. 1.-THE administration
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ADVERTISEMENT.
The Wood-Gss Controversy.
RATHER sharp but distant firins

N
N carried on by some persons interested in
Wood-Gas Patents; and we perceive that the
smoke OF their cannon has somewhat obscured
their vision. DIR. @. @. Page, as the attorney for
w. p. Mcconnell, having presented his claims
through our columns, L. n. Breisach, OF this city,
has presented those OF Pettenkofer 81 Rutland, OF
Bavaria--he being their assignee-through the
columns Of the Daily Times OF the Sd instant. He
states that the first patent for the Bavarian inven-
ton was issued on February "a, 1851, an authen-
licated copy Of which has been filed in our Patent
Office also, that the claims of his assignors were
filed in the Office, 10 protect their rights, more
than year ago. As no patent can be obtained
for making or using Wood-Gas, the disputed
point relates 10 the apparatus, which embraces
the relocating Of the gas--passing il over a red-ho
surface in its way to the cooler--alter il is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in DR.. Pages letter,
on page So Now, as Mcdonnell claims 10 have
invented the apparatus for relocating Wood Gas,
as far back as 1S49-two years previous 10 the
granting Of the Bavarian patcnt-and as he OBJ
tained patent for the same, on the Goth day Of
September last, although contested by Pettenko-
fer ~ rutland, we cannot well conceive who L. X
Breisach wants 10 Brighten, by declaring, through
the columns Of the Hpses that he will prosecute
the volators Of the Bavarian invention. He gives
this notice 10 all who take interest in the intro
ducton Of this invention, but, in doing So he for
got 10 present any fact upon which the public can
rely, 10 show what patent rights he possesses.
When he again writes 10 inform the public that he
has certain patent rights, and viii prosecute those
who infringe them, we hope he will be so good as
10 state what these rights are, so that the public
may know what he means,--Se'snfJfo Anviean.
Nov l6--tf
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The RIGHT KIND OF PREAcHIso.-It was a
beautiful criticism made by Longinus upon the
effect Of the speaking of Cicero and Demos
themes. He says: The people would go from
one Of Cicero's orations, exclaiming, "What
beautiful speaker what rich, fine voice
What an eloquent man Cicero isp' They
talked Of Cicero; but when they left Demos.
themes, they said: "Let MS fight Philip r'
Losing sight Of the speaker, they were all abb
sorbed In the subject they thought not Of
Demosthenes, but Of their country. So, my
brethren, let us endeavor to send away from
our ministration the Christian, with his mouth
full of the praises, not of "our preacher" but
of God; and the sinner, not descanting upon
the beautiful figures and well-turned periods Of
the discourse, but inquiring, with the broken
ness of a penitent heart, "What shall / do TO
be saved ~ So shall we be blessed in our
work and when called 70 leave the watch
towers Of our spiritual Jerusalem, through the
vast serene, like the deep melody Of an angles
song, Heavens approving voice shall be heard.
DR.. Corks Sermon.
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rT,HE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

FTyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
II of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting of Hallef, Davis 81 Co.'s
superior Eoian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by oil who have heard them TO be,
unequalled.
Bacon a. Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen IL Co.'s Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration OF oil who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher g. Co.'s new Unichord Pianos.
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalIed. The success which has
attended their Introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone md
delicacy OF touch.
We daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos; also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, one OF l.. Gibens be. stifuf
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons DESTROYS OF purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assert
ment OF Pianos offered for sale In this city, nj
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano il desired.
Also, several second hand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which viii be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
4 HILBUS a. HITZ, Penn. avenue
Ian 22-n (m)
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Color and dress.

RED DRAPERy.--Rose-red cannot be put in
contact with the rosiest compilations without
causing them to lose some of their freshness
Darn red is less Objectionable for certain com
plexions than rose-red, because, being higher
thag this latter, it tends to impart Wilderness to
them IN consequence OF contrast of tone.
GREEN DRAPERY.-A delicate green is, on
the contrary, favorable to all fair compilations
which are deficient in rose, and which may
have more impaired to them without inconve-
nience; but it is not so favorable TO complex
ions that are more red than rosy, nor to those
that have tint of orange mixed with brown,
because the red they add to this tint will be OF
brick-red hue. In the latter case dark
green will be less Objectionable than delicate
green.
YELLOW DRAPERY.--Y Yellow imparts violet
to fair skin, and in this view it is less favor
able than q delicate green. To those skins
which are more yellow than orange it imparts
white; bat this combination is very dull and
heavy for a fair complexion. When the skin
is tinted more with orange than yellow, we can
make it roseate by neutralizing the yellow; it
produces this effect upon the black-haired type,
and it is thus that it suits brunettes.
VIOLET DRAPERIEs. - Violet the compli-
mentary Of yellow, produces contrary effects;
thus, it imparts some greenish yellow 70 fair
complications; it augments the yellow tint Of
yellow and orange skins. The little blue there
may be in q complexion it makes green. Vio-
let, then, is one of the least favorable colors to
the skin, at least when il is not sufficiently deep
to whiten it by contrast oftone.
BLUE DRAPERY.-Blu orange, which
is susceptible of allaying itself fayorably to
white and the light flesh tints of fair complex
ions, which have already more or less deter
mined tint Of this color. Blue is, then, suita-
BILE to most blondes, and in this case justifes
its reputation. 1t will not suit brunettes, since
they have already too much of orange.
ORANGE DRAPERY.-Orange is too brilliant
to be elegant; it makes fair complexions blue,
whitens those which have an orange tint, and
gives green hue TO those of yellow tint.
WHITE DRAPERF.--Drapery Of luster less
white, such as cambria muslin, asserts well
with fresh complexion, of which it relieves
the rose color; but it is unsuitable to COM
plexions which have disagreeable tint, be-
cause white always exalts all colors by raising
their tone; consequently, it is unsuitable to
those skins which, without having this dis
agreeable tint, very nearly approach it. Very
white light draperies, such as muslin, plated
or point lace, have an entirely different as
pect
BLACK DRApFRY.-Black draperies, lower
ing the tone of the colors with which they ara
in juxtaposition, whiten the skin; but if the
vermillion or rosy parts are to certain point
distant from the drapery, it will follow that,
although lowered in tone, they appear rela-
lively TO the white parts of the skin contigu-
GUS to the same drapery, redder than if the
contiguity to the black did not exist.-Har
mony Of Colors, by M e. Chrerreul.
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BOOTS AND SHOES, boots AND

COTS AND SHOES, BOOTS AND
I'D Shoes Still at the Old Stand south side of
Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets, opposite Browns Hotel. A. HOOVER
81 SON are still at the old place, south side Of
Pennsy vania avenue, between 9th and 7ih streets,
opposite Browns Hotel, where they would be
pleased 10 see their old customers and the public
in general, and where will be found q complete
assortment Of Ladies', Misses, and chdren's,
Gentlemen's, Boys, and Youths Shoes and Boots,
Of all styles and prices: sF,e
FOR LADIES.
Cloth Button-heeled Caters, with and without tips.
French Lasting Button and Heeled Caters.
Cloth Button Caters, without heels.
French Toilet Slippers, French Lasting and Kid.
Do black and white Satin Caters.
Do do do Slippers.
Do bronze and black Kid IL Morocco Slippers
Plain Lace Caters, all colors.
Morocco and Kid Boots and Jeaersons, thick and
thin soles
FOR MISSES AND CHILDREN.
Black, bronze and colored loxed and tipped CATERS
Tan coored do do superior article.
Do tipped and plain Morocco Boots, thick
Bronze, black, and green Jenny Lind Boots.
Cloth and lasting button Caters.
Morocco Boots and Jeflersons thick and thin soIes
FOR GENTLEMEN.
Patent Leather Boots of superior quality.
Do do pegged, for So.
Kid-top Congress Caters, black and coored, sin
gle and double soles
Calf Congress Caters, single and double soles
Cali Oxford Ties and Monicreys, do
Patent Leather Pumps and low .quartered shoes.
superior article Of sewed boots, spring shanks.
With general variety Observed and pegged boots
FOR BOYS AND YOUTHS.
All we can say in this line is, are prepared 10
supply all demands Of boots and shoes in va
T riety Of styles.
FOR SERVANTS.
Our assortment in this department is complete
and we feel confident we can furnish good ar.
ticle and al fair prices.
Thankful for past favors, we still solicit con-
tinuance of custom. We think, by keeping a.
good article and selling at fair prices, that we will
be able 10 please. We would invite call before
purchasing elsewhere.
n Motto: Quick sales and small profits. Don't
forget the right store, but call at
A. HOOVER & SONS,
Opposite Browns HOTEL bet. 9th 81 7th sts.,
Oct 7-eodlm south side
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TREASURE, PACKAGE & LETTER

TREASURE, PACKAGE & LETTER
u Express, daily TO and from Downievie and
the northern and southern mines, in connexon al
Marysville with Adams & Co.'S, by every steamer
to the Atlantic States and Europe, South America
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands and
China.
Renewed facilities are now offered to the public
for transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letters, at reduced prices 10 all parts of the world
at our principal Offices.
From MarysvilIe TO Dobbin's Ranch, Fosters
Bar, Billiards. Bar, Stoney Bar, Camptonville, Rail
road Gulch, Oak Valley, Slate Range, Indian Val
ley, Rantedotler Bar, ST. 10 Bar, Goodyears Bar
Cox's Bar, Downieville, Onsley's Bar Parks Bar
Long Bar, Industry Bar, Kennebee Bar, Barton's
Bar, Empire Ranch, Bridgeport, French Corral
Frenchman's Bar, Missouri Bar, Sweetland's, San
Juan, Cherokee, Hess Crossing, M. Y.
From Downievile to Forrest City, Smiths Dig
giDgs, Kanaka Greek, Minnesota, Wolf Creek
Snow Point, German Bar, M. F., Concord Bar, M
f., SCOTS Flat, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, En-
reka South, Back Bone House, Illinois Bar s.
Fork, Missouri Bar, s. F., Nevada City, Eureka
North, Craig's Flat, Rapid Greek, Sierra City,
Sierra Valley, and the other places on the route.
BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
On Adams a. Co., in all the principal cities In
the Atlantic States and Europe, and payable at the
E. w. Clark " Bros, ST. Louis, Mechanics
and Farmers Bank, Albany; Utica City Bank,
Utica Bank Of Syracuse, Syracuse Bank of Au-
burn, Auburn Bank Of Atiica, Buffalo; Rochester
City Bank, Rochester; @. Smith 81 CO., Chicago
Alex. Mitchell, Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany, Milwaukee Michigan State Bank, Detroit
Commercial Branch Bank Of the State of Ohio,
Cleveland Clinton Bank, Columbus Ohio.
Highest price paid for gold dust.
Sight checks on Marysve, Sacramento, San
Francisco, and all the principal towns of Caifor-
mia. Deposits received, special or otherwise.
Collections made on oil parts of the Atlantic
States and California; and all other branches OF
express business promptly attended 10. The
latest dates Of Atlantic and California papers.
Subscriptions and advertisements received for
newspapers and periodicals, free OF charge.
Special messengers are dispatched with every
reasure express.
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The VICTIMS OF THE NEW ERA-Up TO Friday
evening one hundred and fory-two bodies had
been recovered from the wreck Of the New Era
and buried at Deal Beach. Besides these some
thirty or forty bodies still lying on the beach
10 be inferred on Saturday. Thus far, the sea
has thrown up nearly one hundred and eighty Of
The victims Of the fearful calamity Of November
the thirteenth; and yet, by comparison with the
number Of passengers, il will be found there are
seventy persons missing. Many Of these were
undoubtedly sunocated in the steerage Of the ship
Immediately after strikingj but, rs part were
washed of by the action Of the waves, IL Is pro-
bal,le that, for weeks TO come, we shall be re-
minded Of this calamity by the occasional casting
up OF some lfciess body upon the coast--a sad
niemento Of terrible episode.
The New Era remained on Saturday in the
same position with her masts still standing and
her hull full Of water. The sea was so high that
she could not be boarded.
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Old Deacon Stafford.

Old Deacon Safford-or as he was famil-
liarly called, Deacon Jo-was rigid disciple
marian, and being the senior church deacon,
looked after the delinquents with sharp eye.
Deacon 10 was in the habit Of "Parceling out
the sermon" giving TO each one Of the congre-
cation their portion according as they nneded.
/ One warm Sabbath afternoon, the pastor,
thinking that those who had no interest in the
subject OF religion would most likely fall asleep,
prepared himself to preach directly to the
church. The deacon was on hand, to "parcel
OUT the sermon as fast as it came from the
lips of the minister. The pastor commenced
with his close-fisted, penurious brethren,
plainly, but earnestly:
"That belongs to brother Grant, said the
deacon.
The next remark was designed for those
who went about doing good, but made so much
noise and parade about it as to destroy great
part of the good they intended TO do.
"That is Sister Grimpkins," said Deacon 10
ono installing that"
The pastor continued his sermon, but the
deacon, who had worked hard through the
week, fell into DOING slumber. Neverthe-
less, although the body of the deacon was
sleeping, the mind was active; and whether
ears performed their functions or not, each
portion was as faithfully "parceled out" as
though the deacon had been wide awake.
"Finally, my bretheren,r concluded the par
SON, "there is class of persons who listen
attentively to every sermon, but who are SO
free-hearted and benevolent that they do not
retain any for themselves, but parcel it out
among their bretheren and sisters"
"That's mo, by thunderlp said Deacon Jo
the sound OF his voice awaking him, "and
desdrre iH
Whether the deacon continued the practice
of parceling out the sermon afterwards, we are
unable to say, but we presume IL he did, thai
he kept small portion for himself
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ITEMS OF NEWS.
PHILO.


SCENE IN CoURT-At about two O'Clock on Sat
charged with the murder of Matthias Smith, and
who had been shut up from about "a p m. Of the
previous Thursday, came into the court and rem
dered verdict Of not guilty.. The scene will not
soon be forgotten by those who witnessed il. The
faithful, afeciionate wife OF the prisoner, who
throughout the trial has never for a moment abb
scented herself stood weeping and waiting by the
side of her husband to hear the result--to her. as
10 him. an announcement of fearful importance.
GREATNESS serce, broken only by the sobs of
the poor woman, regned throughout the court as
the clerk, ia clear and solemn voice, said, Fired
erick Loebig, stand and hold up your right hand"
The prisoner, pale and agitated, but sustained by
his atiectionate wife, did as he was directed. The
clerk continued, SLOW say you, is the prisoner
guilty of the matter whereof he stands indicted,
not guilty.. The result we have stated, and no
sooner was it known, than the man, overpowered
by bis feelings, sank down into the arms of his
afectionate wife, she scarcely knowing what TO
do--almost beside herself with joy--kissed him
over and over again; aud, as il this Were not
enough, rushed forward and seizing the hands OF
the counsel who defended him, bathed them with
her tears. Truly has the poet said:
"Oh, woman, lovely woman
Nature made you 10 temper man,
There's in you all that we believe OF heaven,
Eternal love and everlasting faith"
Many of the by-standers--among whom were
stern rough men--whose cheeks, perchance, bad
not been wet with tears since childhood. poured
fourth natures snless tribute, and the prisoner
and his wife left the courthouse, surrounded by
their friends honored their affection by a silent
prayer for their future happiness. We do not
think there was one present who did moi feel the
inestimabe value Of woman's undyng love.
Baltimore Sam, Of Monday.
Prices Now AND THEN.-A citizen who has
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III I hereby make known TO the public that ]
have obtained Patent from the United States
for an improved Saw, and am now ready 10 dis
pose Of rights or furnish those with Saws who
wish to avail themselves of this vast improve
ment. This Saw will cut double the amount in
any given time, with the same power, as that OF
the ordinary saw. The nature Of my invention Is
so TO construct the teeth OF the Saw that each
tooth shall cut lis way clean through the wood
without tearing or forcing the Saw; each tooth
acting as a mortsing chiscl, and cutting chip or
core Of the same thickness; that each tooth stands
in advance OF the one next behind il the cutting
part Of each tooth is exactly vertical; aud, not
wiihstanding, each tooth advances 10 font Of the
one next behind IL the blade Of the Saw 10 be OF
equal width, requiring the back Of the Saw 10 be
inclined forward. The size Of the opening be-
tween the teeth 10 be increased or reduced, 40.
cording 10 the length Of the Saw aud size of the
timber 70 be cut, so that each space between the
teeth shall be capable Of holding the entire chip
or core that the tooth behind II may cut Of. The
Saw IL capable Of being attached TO any MILL
L. STEWART.
For further information, address
STEWART " McCLELLAND.
Oct x2-eodu Washington, ID. g.
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woULD RATHER me- IN SLAvERY.-The Cincin
natl Gasate, OF "Wednesday, has the following;

wouLD RATHER M IN SLAvERY.-The Cincin
natl Gasate OF "Wednesday, has the following
In the police court, yesterday, colored man
named John Stewart, was arraigned on charge Of
stealing quantity Of clothing from an elderly
coIored woman. Stewart plead guilty, and offered
in mitigation that he was out Of funds and food,
and had taken this course 20 provide himself with
fl,e neccssarics OF life. He stated TO the court
that a short time since he was slave in Raleigh,
south Carolina, and upon being informed Of the
Kind treatment he would receive from the aboli-
,;ooist In the North, IL he would become free
man. he concluded TO purchase himself, and did
SO al a cost Of 5000. He left his master and came
10 Ohio Since came here continued Stewart,
II have been kicked abont and abused by oil
classes of white men. Cant get work from no one,
and 10 borrow money 10 get bread with that - out
of The question. did great deal befierthere than
ever did here Here the defendant took his seat
40 await the sentence Of the court, which was
that he be sent 10 the chain gang al hard labor Tor
one month, and pay the costs OF prosecution;
;,c,ya~, said he did not mind the hard labor, and
was thankful for the prospect Of getting some
ne got oni he wonId 90 south end become slave
again
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,. p. DICKINSON,
AT TOR ME Y AT LAW,

WASHINGTON, ID. @.
Late E1omsnsv Of Claims "a the Psnsion QGcs)
Will attend to any business eplrusted TO scare
particularly 70 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
RKFKRErcKs Hon. Il. NJ T. Hunter, U. s. Sen
ate; Hon. Ino. w. MsurY, Mayor Of Washington
Hon. Jas. &. Heath, late Commissioner OF Per.
sions; Hon. Ino. Wilson, Commissioner Of Gen
eral Land Office.
I have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from 1870
]. p. d.
Dec 2f--6meod