The Sierra citizen., 1854-08-12
No. ~
while thought to myself, .'1vith the beau y
OF an alIgel;,a man may be fool"

OF an aHgel,sa man may Dc iool.
Just as had come to this sage conclu-
sion, we were-s much gratifet1 TO see the
animal start of at rery model ate pace, as
though nothing bad been the matter, We
were soon going on under full sail. Snakes
and lizards, and al creeping insects sped
from our path in, terror, and hid by
the way-side. Miners dropped both
shovel, and pan to witness the won-'
derful panorama, and gazed after US with
wonder. and astonishment. Two China
men alone persevered in their occupation,
no doubtt to show theirfindustry, for they
were treading barefooted upon a wheel
attached to pump, turning it most Wig
orously; something after the manner Of
making sour-lsront among the oprimative
settlers Of Pennsylvania.
Thus seated upon the back ofmy minai-
ture Bucephalus, surrounded by the most
wild and romantic scenery that ever met
my rural optics, l thought what a de-
lightful residence for the muses.; here they
could forever revel in the dream land Of
fancy-could watch the shade and sun
light weave fantastic patterns Oh the vel
vet grass, occasionally plume their pink
wings, Tor whatever color they are,) soar
away to climes unknown, form themselves
into verse sublime, and descend to capti-
vate and astonish the world.
Here sleeps a fair valley beguiled its
rest,
By gush Of glad waters escaped from the
west. s.. 81 n.s.
But pro6ting BY my Suggestion the "im-
mortal rinep have taken French leave"
so must seen content me with the scanty
blessings lent me- and resume my hum
BILE prose.
The pine crested SUBMITS of Sierra
reared themselves high above our heads,
while. the sparkling waters Of the Ynba,
continued their unceasing Aow beneath
our feet, with here. and there the roof Of
a miners tent or cabin, to break the Wild
ness of the scene with signs of human So
journ. / was just going into heroics, to
the utter delight and edi6cation Of my
friend, when my mule made bound so
precipitous that thought should have
been lost in the blue ethereal, and for the
next half hour left me the interesting task
of vibrating about six inches from his
back at every bound, from which took
my data; nor did he stop till we brought
up to the Ranch, where warm
friends greeted us With every demonstra-
ton Of oflwelcome. After washing the dust
from onr faces, and kissing the sweet blue
eyed baby at least . dozen times, my
senses were somewhat bewildered by dis
covering FIVE pans of real milk, and several
dozen live hens eggs. quite a novelty, I
assure you, to BE- seen sin these parts."-
/ must pay our hostess the compliment to
say that though we came unheralded, the
room was studiously neat and clean; every
thing being arranged with her accustomed
order and good TASTE The ample fire.
place was filled with green boughs, which
made ne utter an involuntary wish that
the use ofstoyes had been confined to those
for cooking only. o
l will not weary your patience by te-
capitulating all the witty remarks and
trite sayings of uc ladies; suffice it to
say, that nirth and good humor prevailed.
Glass after glass Of milk Adisappeared,
until two Of the FIVE pans were quite
empty, but as no intoxicating qualities
are attached to that most delicious beve-
rage, we were, Notwithstanding the large
quantity imbibed, "all right"
Three reports Of pistol were followed
by three last Peeps of three unlucky
chickens, who paid the last debt of ma
ture for our benefit.
Iventured gentle remonstrance with
our host upon SO much ,extravagance, but
he assured me that few fat chickens
were nothing to him, as he lad made his
"pile," with which he soon contemplated
'.leaving the diggings."
/ D6rON THE SquARE-Tira Poker Sharp
Il haven't seen an ace for sometime"
Second Dol guess not; one on 'em il
up your shirt sleeve, and the other thret
are down my boot leg"
4 "a Friend Aminidab, why don
thee get married 2"
, .Ve-ily sister Rachael, have been Try
ing these ten years to find somebody tina
would have me-" i
II "Friend Aminidab; guess thee bes'n
been up our way"