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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-01-19
A True Story.

MANY years since, boy who thought and
dreamed of nothing but music, wandered into
a certain large establishment in Boston, where
his favorite instruments were manufactured
Passing into the extensive soloons where these
instruments were displayed, he sought out a
quiet corner, and seating himself at one Of
those magnificent pianos, he first looked
around to be sure that no one was listening,
then began to play some of those beautiful
watzes of Beethoven, which at that time so
suited his capacity, and suited his heart
Borne away in delicious musical reverie, he
did not for some time observe that figure had
stolen up to him and was listening as he
played A benevolent face was over him,
and a kind voice addressed words of com
mendation and praise, which, being the first
the boy had received, sent the blood tingling
to his cheeks. The proprietor of the estab-
lishment, for it was he, then asked the boy if
he would like to come and live among these
pianos, discoursing just such music to pur-
chasers; thus forming, in word, connec-
ton with his establishment. But books and
college were before the boy; and wondering
at the proposition, he timidly thanked the pro-
prietor and declined.
Years passed away. School and college
were done with, and books thrown aside.
The boy had reached manhood but the spirit
of music haunted him, and again he found
himself in those spacious saloons. He had
just ceased playing upon one of those magnifi-
cent instruments again, and stood looking
dreamily out of the window, upon the crowd
ed Washington Street below. Again quiet
figure stole up to him, and most musical and
pleasant voice began to speak. The person
before him was of small stature, had the man
ners and garb of gentleman, was dressed in
black, with single magnificent diamond pin
in his bosom the only contrast in his appear
ance was clean white apron of workman,
which he wore. 1t was the proprietor of the
establishment again; who, wealthy as he was
had his own little working cabinet, with an ex-
quisite set Of tools, and there put the finishing
touch he entrusted to no one else. The pro-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-01-19
: Your tongue; and I've found it,

DotNG WHAT / LIKE wiTH Ny OWN.-
Crossing Hampstead Heath, Erskine saw a
ru6ianly driver most numerically pummelling
a miserable bareboned Packhorse, and on re-
monstrating with him received this answer
Why, it's my own mayn't use il as (
please1' AS the fellow spoke, he discharged
fresh shower of blows on the raw back of the
beast. Erskne, much irrtated BY this brutali-
", laid two or three sharp blows Of his walk
ing stick over the shoulders Of the cowardly
offender, who crOuching and grHmbling asked
him what business he had to touch him with
his stick. Why replied Erskine, my
stick is my own; mayn't use il as please =
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-01-19
What Books are read BY "the Million =


The detailed Report of the Manchester Free
Library contains point or two to which we
have not yet drawn attention. By the way in
which the literary accompt is kept, we are
able to Judge Of the taste Of the reading class
and of the comparative popularity of authors
In that town. Shakespeare, we are pleased to
find, is the writer most in demand his
works, and books illustrating these works,
having been issued 352 several times within
the first year. The book next in popularity to
Shakespeare is "The Arabian Nights which
in the year found 29f readers. Scott and De-
foe come next rank. ''lvanhoe" was issued
24I times Robinson Cruise 239 times
The latter author seems to be great favorite,
all his principal stories being in great demand:
Mol Flanders was issued 237 times;
'Roxana,' l08, Sol. Jacque' ITO, 'Capt: Sin
gleton,' lO7, Swift's 'Gulliver' was read 1913;
Smollet's Frederick Random 80. Biography
has been very much read. In the history Of
England Mr.. Macaulay is the popular favorite.
His History has been read by l24; the 'Pic-
torial by 60; Lingard by al; Hume by 81 per-
sons. French history, especially of the Ma
poleon time, has been in great demand. Many
Of the books have been glanced at and laid
aside. Two readers appear to have gone
through Hume. Fourteen attacked Claren-
don, but only three reached the seventh vol
ume; the same number toiled through Lingard.
Of the crowd who began with Alison, only
one came in at the DEATH Books Of travel,
shipwreck, and adventure have been asked COR
very often. Mf. Cumming almost divided the
honors with Defoe. Danas Two Years be-
fore the Mast has had "a readers and Mr..
Layard's 'Nineveh' the same number These
details are interesting in several ways, and we
hope to see the future Reports made out SO as
to show the progress of popular taste and acs
tivities OF popular intelligence with still great
er particularly. A series of such Reports
would be most important document for the
future historian OF these times, the literary in
terest being almost equal to the social.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-01-19

An Irishman was brought up before late
magistrate for the east riding, on charge Of
vagrancy, and was thus questioned
What trade are you.'
Sure, your honor, now; I'm salt sailor,
replied Pat.
You in the seafaring lifel question
whether you have ever been to sea IN your
life.'
Sure, now, does your honor think came
from old Ireland in wagont'
Commit him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-01-19

TASTE OF TURNIPs all the different
means to prevent the taste Of turniPs in milk
and butter, the following appears to promise
one Of the best, and may be adopted by those
who have an apparatus for cooking food for
animals: Boil or steam the turnips, mix them
with cut straw or hay, and with portion of
mill feed, or with pea or bran-meal,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-01-19

Mrs. Crawford says che wrote ons line in
her Kathleen Mavourneen' for the express
purpose of confoundne the Cockney warblers,
'eard on the ill = but Moore laid the sans
trap in the WoodPecker'-'A A 'ean that 10
'umble might 'Ope for it ere
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-01-19

Cline Of the unforgotten brave,
Whose land, from plain to mountain cave,
Was freedoms home or glory's grave.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

THE REsuLT.-In this county Bowie and
Beard have large vote Benham did not IA
vorably impress the people on his visit.
E. f. Burton (IV is elected State Senator
by 920 majority. He will make good Sena-
tor, and has been enthusiastically elected
Gaylord and Waite, two good wings and
able men are elected to the assembly, and
Knox, Brown and Phelps, democrats Two OF
these gentlemen we know personally to be
worthy men, and one of them to possess much
ability.
Judge Caswsll o. has been reelected by a
heavy majority. His course as judge has suited
the people, and we doubt not will continue to
do so, for if anything would lead q man to de-
sire to be worthy of an Office, it is such cor
dial Reimbursement.
Bostwicb, d. is elected county clerk, an
estimable gentleman, and competent. He has
served the county two years faithfully in the
barren Office of representative, and is now
promoted. He ran against the best man in
the county.
Sargent Editor Of this paper is elected
District Attorney for the long term, and
Fletcher ID for the vacancy.
Wright DEM. is elected Sheriff. He will
make good officer If the Democratic party
never runs worse men, it will be deserving sue
cess for its men if not for its principles
Weber the present Assessor is elected
Treasurer, Mccoy, Assessor, Day, Surveyor
Felt, Administrator, and Grimes, coronor-a
mixture of Wings and Democrats.
Justices, Smith and Williams, Constabes
Rugg and Hil--all excellent men, and except
Hill, Wings.
Some pretty hard talk has been made about
throwing out precincts, but we believe nothing
of the kind will be done. All parties think il
best to bottle up their wrath till another cam
paign.
The following is the vote for State officers
so far as known
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15
10 all whom il may C0GcerR.

Having been repeatedly asked, in a very
impertine Mt manner by Frisbie, Jenkins
and others. whom have condeScended to
patronise if was Pay Up or if ever
meant to pay up. | hereby state en-
phatical!y-that is as emphaticalIy as the
shattered, and worn out state ofmy means
will admit of-that | am not a "Pay Up"
have never been known to pay up-and
have never been at all anxious to pay up,
care nothing about going through the cere-
mony of paying up, have had nothing to
do with those who pay uphold the insti-
tuition of the PAY Ups" in the most thor
ough Indifference, and regard the practice
of Paying Up, as work of supererogation,
MONS. BLASE.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15
Retiring.

E. r. BUDD is no longer connected with the
NEVADA Journal, having disposed Of his en-
tire interest to A. A. SARGENT, who is we'll
and favorably known in this community. For
two years and half l have been connected
with the Journal, as either publisher, propri-
ctor, or editor; and although l fear have in
some instances come short of tie expectations
of the community, yet, l have the satisfaction
of saying my efforts have always been unceas-
inc to make the Journal valuable sheet, ra-
ther than profitable one-in return for which,
the public have not failed to extend liberal
patronage.
In this change the patrons Of the Journal
will be none the losers. The ability with
which Mr.. SARGENT has heretofore marked his
editorial career, is q guaranty for the future,
and although l have expressed my gratitude
for the liberality with which patronage has
hitherto been bestowed upon the Journal, l
must still suggest that that patronage should
be increased, and may be, to the mutual advan-
tage of both publishers and patrons.
The position of an editor, from which | now
retire is an arduous one, and one upon which
heavy responsibilities frequently fall. In no
position, perhaps, more than here, is a'man
exposed to the displeasure Of others, or more
frequently compelled to act promptly even in
defiance Of the wishes and interested Judgment
Of friends; to brave the outbursting indignation
Of those who imagine themselves offended by
the course he feels himself bound to pursue
both by his duty to his readers, and his own
honor as a man Of correct understanding. AS
1 may never again appear before this commu-
nifty in this capacity, l may be permitted to
express the hope that have in such cases pur-
sued correct course, and if any have been OF
Tended at it, they will be SO indulgent as to lay
aside all feeling in the matter, attributlng the
collision to difference Of opnion-not to per
sonal dislike.
would also recommend to the favorable
consideration Of the public, my former partner,
J. P. SHELTON, who is young man OF industry
enterprise, and reliable qualities Of head and
heart, and who retains his former position IN
the concern. f. r. BUDD.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15
Miners Meeting

According to previous notice meeting OF
the miners of Little Deer Creek was held on
Saturday, Sept. 9th 1884, and adopted unani-
mousy the following additional laws:-
LIST, there shall be no dams or obstruction
kept in the channel of Little Deer Creek du-
ring the frcshets, either at or above or below
low water mark, except the dam at the falls
which may be kept in during the frcshets.
%, that the company or companies using the
water of the creek, shall not drop the same in
cuts or fumes so as to prevent the company
or companies below them from using the same
water
Sd, that all companies shall have the right to
drain through, claims, cuts or fumes below
them by paying damages, ifany are sustained.
1t was unanimously resolved that the above
laws be considered as additional to the former
laws, passed at previous meeting governing
Little Deer Creek, and that they be published
in the Nevada Journal Signed,
J. L. BROWN, Chairman.
r T. Rlackbun Spc'v
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15
J. L. Blackburn, Sec'y.

OUTRAGEOUS ATTEMPT ON THE SECOND
WARD BALLOT BoX.--Yesterday a most
audacious attempt was made to get pos
session of the ballot box in the Second
Ward. Two men Gauntered into the room
where the counting was going on, when
one of them seated himself on the railing
and the other passed behind for TIE osten-
sibIe purpose of obtaining glass of water
He was drinking the water very slowly
and eyeing the ballot box at the same time
when suddenly he made a spring towards
it, and seiSing it, threw it over to his com-
panion, on the other side of the railing
Fortunate y, some person passing, saw the
proceeding, and with commendable pres
ence Of mind and unmistakable courage,
rushed in, at the same time drawing and
cooking his revolver, straddled the ballot
box and threatened to blow the brains out
of the first man who should Jay a hand on
it. During the confusion the villains
managed to escape. Fortunately, how
ever, for the ends of justice, but probably
unfortunate for his own prospects, vigil
ant officer of the police arrested him in
the course of the evening and placed him
in the City Prison. To-day he will be
examined before the Recorder. In all
probability he has made very unl"cNy
speculation 1lth.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

Eeg~ 1t is rumored about town that certain
gentlemen who forsook the regular nominations
of their Dcmocratic) party, to get out the
s'Mners' Liberal Ticket" and who are much
dissatisfied with the result of the election, have
determined to seek to array the foreign vote in
future against every northern man who comes
Up for office. To these gentlemen we say, you
are playing losing game. Sectional issues are
dangerous things, and if you use them they
will return against you, and cling to you like
the poisoned shirt of Nessus. 1t is matter OF
obvious policy that Southern gentlemen should
not do this thing. They must be out numbered
with all the allies they can get to promote
slavery in this state We trust for the general
good they willde5ist. We know that Northern
men wish no such issues. and will avoid them
unless they are forced upon them, Let us not
make our state the scene of 4 fratricidial war.
1t is remote from the arena of such disputes,
and should be independent Of them. We are
not resort to clannishness to secure good gov
crnment. Besides, the object aimed at cannot
be attained, If the aim is to hold Northern
men as know Nothings" therefore inimcal to
foreigners, we reply Southern men are also such
and as generally such. Look at New Orleans
and Baltimore. Look at our own State and
county. 1t will not win. Besides, we do not
believe any Northern paper ever uttered such
sentiments as the following, which we take
from the Richmond (Va.) Examiner, in refer
cnce to foreigners The gentlemen to whom
we refer will have hard work to explain away
this paragraph:
The mass Of them are sensual, grovcling low
minded agrarians, and ninc-tentls ofthcm would
Join the Mormons, or some such brutal, lcYcling
sect. if an opportunity offered to do so.
European writers describe Il large class Of
population throughout England and the CONT
ncnt as being distinguished by restless, wan
derlng, nomadic habits. and by peculiar
conformation Of the skull and face Animal
and sensual nature largely predomi mates, with
them, over the moral and intellectual 1t is
they who commit crimes fill prisons, and adorn
the gallows. They will not submit to the
restraints OF law or orreligion, nor can they be
educated. Are such men worth thousand
dollars head to breed from? From their
restless and laWiesS habits, we should infer
they composed large part of the Northern
immigration
Slavery cnds off the stream of vicious FOREIGN
emigration from the South. In few wears.
the biaSphemous relormcrS who curse the con
stitution for legaizing and the Bible for con-
secrating slavery, will curse heaven that did
not bless the North with African slavery the
only antidote to 4 crowded, motley, foreign aud
native population
Had they (thc immigrants fcudal lords and
masters, like Russians. Hungarians. and Turks.
to furnish them with homes, houses. and sub
siStance, not one would quit.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

Pic NIc--A pic mic is to be held in
about ten days, between this place and
Grass Valley, under the superintendence
of Mr.. }. s. Foster. A sumptuous table
will be spread, with profuse abundance of
all the substantials and luxuries. The
severe heat of summer is passed, and
health and pleasure will both be consulted
by general pilgrimage to the shrine of
nature, IN its most greatlul harvest season.
1t IS well thus to take leave Of this balmy
season, in anticipation Of the shrewish
maiden, who soon will "scatte1 hoar fros:
like ashes" and confne socialty to the
flreside' The pic mic is happy idea, and
takes hugely. A large number Of subscri-
bers have already entered their names,
here and at Grass Valley, and many more
will do so on knowing of the occasion.
Let us see if we cannot get together the
fairest assemblage that ever convened in
Nevada county!
AcCIDENT.-On Sunday evening last a
man named Jacob Sprout fell into an old
shaft on Wet Hill, while intoxicated, to
the depth of about IS feet. He was badly
hurt, but is likely to recover.
HGA The Pittsburg Quartz Mill will
re-commence crus hing in about ten days,
under the management of our esteemed
friend r. S. Whigham.
INDIAN RAcE.-On Saturday last foot
race between three Indians took place at
the Glenbrook course which for novelty
and interest was most peculiar. One ol
the Indians was large, athletic, and hand
somely formed. The other two were less
in stature, but with strong limbs, and ap-
aprently confident. In the race they dis
played a skill perfectly astonishing, and the
first named would have made no mean
figure at the Olympiads. They started off
slowly and steadily, slightly moving the
arms, bent at right angles at the elbow,
and preserved their relative positions, and
slight speed till over three-fourthS of q
mile Of the track. They then seemed to
strain every nerve on the "home stretch
when the larger Indian gained rapidly on
his fellows. and came in much ahead and
thus in two cheats" The average speed
round the track was about the ordinary
"lope" of horse. The winning Indian
received from one Of the judges the pile OF
about $50
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15
Domestic.
Philadelphia, Au!

Enllauelpuld' aug. iV'
The barque Aaron J. Harvey arrived
here to day from Port Au Prince. She
brings John Miller who was sent home by
the consul, at his own request, to stand
a trial for the murder of a woodcutter
named Myres, whom he killed in the woods
in Washington township, N. j., about ten
months since 1t appears that Miller was
at work with another man cutting wood,
when he quarreled with Myres, who was
employed on an adjoining farm. A fight
ensued between them, and Myres was kill
ed. He escaped to N. York, from whence
he shipped to London, where he says he
confessed his crime to the consul, but was
not sent home as he wished. Hearing at
Port au Prince that the man working with
him was accused of the murder and would
probably be convicted, to save his life he
went to the consul and confessed the crime
He was then placed on board, and sent
home to be tried. He has repeated the
story here, and manifests no disposition to
escape the consequences of the crime.
Baltimore, Aug. IS.
There has been considerable excitement
at Sullivan's Island, Charleston, in conse-
quence of an attempt by a young Irishman
to elope with a young heiresS, whose fa-
Their interfered and frustrated the design.
St. Lonis, Aug. II.
Sixty nine count les have been heard
from, and out of thirty three Senators the
wings have elected thirteen. The remain
der are equally divided among the Benton
and anti Bentonites. In the House the
wings have IL members, Bentonmen %,
and antics 23.
Chicago, Aug IL
Atherton and Clark, wings, are supposed
to be elected TO Congress from Iowa, The
Legislature is whig, or anti Dodge, and
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

A SOCIAL BALL will be given at the
"Oak Tree Ranch" on Thursday, 9th
October. The Oak Tree Ranch is stu
ated on the Main road about three miles
from Cherokee, and is one of the most de-
lightful spots in the mountains. Mr..
Cornell, the proprietor, intends to erect a
fine new hall for the occasion, and is ma
king all his arrangements on handsome
scale of liberality. A pleasant occasion
invites all lovers of such innocent social
gatherings.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

re- The San Francisco Nccs advocates
registry of voters in California; reg
istry law requiring all persons having a
right to vote to have their names and resi-
dences enrolled in books kept by officers
appointed or elected for the purpose. 1t
would be the best check to Illegal voting
that could be devised, for few would at
tempt the commission of so hazardous a
fraud as having their names recorded who
were not legal voters, and every candidate
could invalidate an election when fraudu-
lent voting was allowed.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15
xy.lIa-,,s ,iIIs-ENt traorlinary cure OF PaIpi-

t4 or tba Hrrrt Professor Holloway Of IS, Ann st,
Now yo had the pleasure Of receiving from Mr.. JOHN
Baker of state street Boston letter dated March l7th
1e51 Which is subioined yerbstim: Dear Doctor.Your
pm re eentirev good few years ago was under the
treatment of Dr. OF this city suffered with pal
tation the heart TO so great an extent, that FIRE
queny obliged to absent myself from any kind Of exercisc
mentally bodily for weeks together short time since
seized with violent sickness and splitting OF blood: l.
of course went to my old friend but finding him out
won't into the stores of Reiing Co.. Of this city, for
newspaper and accidentally saw several boxes Of your
Pills there purchased one, took few doses and the
result was very favourabl5 by perseverns with them,
am entirely curc1 and to 'hank yon for now enoyi":
GOOD health j. BAKER.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

HUGE SoUAsH.-The Empire Argus
speaks of a squash raised in Coloma,
which is really larger than "some pump
kins,'' if the Argus has the correct meas
urement, which makes it seven feet and
half an inch in circumference. Its weight
is one hundred and twenty pounds.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

n75@ A German who swore he was a
legal voter at San Francisco was arrested
before voting. He confessed to the officer
''tIat he had no papers vrom dis country
but he said he had "blenty Of bapers in the
Yarman country"
Several arrests were made at San Fran
cisco for illegal voting.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

nSa, More entertainment is offered by
Mr.. Hughes at the "Union" course on the
22d of September. A bull and bear fight
is to be gotten up in Spanish style. The
bull is very large and strong one, and
the contest will be strongly waged.
The Nevada journal., 1854-09-15

A CLEAN SwEEr.-On inspecting the
returns Of Placer county, it appears that
the Democracy have only succeeded 10
electing single Justice of the Peace,
viz: Hueston in township No. 2.