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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

Sheppard. taking off his coat, vest and era
vat. took his stand on the fatal trap, and as
the officers of the law we're employed adjust
ing the rope about his neck, what multitude
of thoughts must have rushed through his
burning brain. The innocent days of child
hood-the mother who watched over him in
the hour of sickness-the aspirations of youth
the matured plans of manhood-the bleed
ing corpse Of the murdered day-the fearful
end to which his bad and NAL gnant heart
brought him-all. all whirled through that
fevered brain and the tottering knees and the
blanched cheek bore evidence to the agitation
within His arms were pinoned behind-his
feet were tied at his own request-his face
was enveloped in a white handkerchief-the
rope was pulled-the trap gave way-and the
soul of Sheppard in ten minutes afterwards
winged its way to the land Of spirits, He
did not struggle much, but the chest heaved
and the finger nails were dug into the flesh.
In about twelve minutes life was extinct. and
Sheppard was mass of senseless clay"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

! l1~ We have not for long time had any
more agreeable prompting to full and ear
nest expression of thanks than was afforded
us yesterday by our friend Foster, of Neva-
da. 1t was warm day, and the large guam
tity of rich ice cream witch he caused to be
safely landed in our office, caused many a
mouth to thank the donor, as it experienced
the delicious GOODNESS of the acceptable gift
A cake most properly prepared, and bearing
the initials of our paper upon its frosted top
accompanied the cream, and although its
beautiful appearance almost, induced us not
to cut it;still we did, and found it full as
tasteful as itAooked. Success, to Foster.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

GRAND STGHT.-ne Marysville Express
SAYS, while the fire was raging fercest in that
city. the wind was blowing almost a gale
from the South East, while in the North East
heavy black cloud hung threatingly from
which every few moments proceeded vivid
flashes Of lightning, thus surrounding as it
were our seemingly devoted city. with sheet
or flame. The sight was grand and imposing
and we'll calculated to produce feeling of
awe in the minds of the bebolders. at the
dread power which controls all things. and
which in so brief period of time, can de-
stroy the labors of years.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

HANDSOME PRESENT Miles Greenwood
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department OF
Cincinnati, has been presented with horse
valued at $3.50. This was token OF regard
of the citizens for his valuable official ser
vices.
A brother of "Grace Greenwood" Mr..
Clark. is the Whig candidate for Congress IN
the Keoknk district. Iowa. He is said to be
young man of talent and energy.
1t is estimated That, with continuation of
the present tariff. there will be. at the ezpira-
ton OF the fiscal year, $7O,000,O00 in the U.
S. Treasury.
A Cincinnati paper states that the Coving
ton, KY, Baptist theological Seminary OPP
site Cincinnati, has not now theological
student in it.
The only daughter of George Hudson. the
deposed railway king" was married lately
to Prussian count.
A resolution approprating $4,000 for a
monument to the memory OF Gen. Putnam,
is before the Legislature of Connecticut
A company, with . capital of S5a09}0
has commenced the manufacture OF linen at
Fall River, Mass.
CRoPa.-The crops fhroyg ghoEt the Eastern
States. are repfesepted as coming IN we'll
Horace Greeley is spoken Of as the Maine
Liquor Law candidate for Governor of New
York
SuRvEy or KGNrrcK x.-nr, D. Dale Owen.
With full cor. ofen8iueers, has commenced
the geological survey of KsntHeky.
John Morissey has challenged Tom Hyer
to fight.
FALL1Nc.-House rents are falling in Bos-
ton, and fancy stocks everywhere.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

STRANGE PRoCLAMATIoN.-There is proc
lamation extant, addressed by Russia to the
Circassian chiefs, in 1887, in which it is ask
ed "Are you aware that if the heavens
should fall Russia could prop them up with
her bayonets? The English may be very
mechanic artizans, but power dwells only
with Russia. No country ever waged success
full war against her. If you desire peace.
you must be convinced that there are but
two powers in existence-God in heaven and
the Emperor upon earth"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

FRoM THE HUABoLr he Sierra '-itigep
learns Through Chapma ! Cos QTess.
thai "a large propoFlioo Of the e.~srasion
are now camped aioag lbe TrpcBee river, re-
crnitng their animals before a.iemptng to
cross the hills by way Of Nevada and Gallo
ways Ranch 4 fatal 1iseese las made its
appearance among the cattle, which has prov
ed very destrdetive.s Horses are dying with
what the e1nigrants called the 'swelled neck, I"
a disease which is not understood, being con-
fined entirely 20 the animals along that riv-
er A numbe, of dead animals may be seen
at almost every camping ground.
The healthof the emigration is represent
ed as very gOod. There is no scarcity of pro-
vision, though the supplies are obtained most
ly from the traders. The waters of the Hum
boldt have been unusually high this season,
but are now falling very fast. Reports were
in circulation that the Indians had been steal
ing stock on the Truckee. and that the Indians
had been shot by one of the emigrants"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

- The var @ith Spain seems as yet TO be
one of words. and according to the Herald
will certainly be postponed until cooler acea-
cher.
The Nebraska measure is still eliciting con-
siderable discussion, and it seems to be the
determination that it shall not die away be-
fore the fall election. In several of the New
England states, the Wings and Freesolers
are uniting, and seem determined that let
what will happen. Nebraska men shall not be
returned to the U. S. Senate. The emigra-
ton however, is pouring into that territory.
and the Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun" says:
Il learn that one day last week seven hun
dred Germans, now emigrating. passed thro'
Cincinnati on their way to Kansas. am
credibly informed that this is only one small
party ont OF the many now on their way for
Kansas and Nebraska, and that all these
bodies, numerous in the aggregate, are but
1ne advanced guard OF an overwhelming for
elgn force. When Col Manypenny was in
Nebraska last year, he found there but three
white men soon there will be some hundreds
H.
BY western paper however, we are told that
at St Louis. a few days since. were a number
of gangs of slaves, en- route for Nebraska. in
charge of their owners. Similar statements
respecting the transportation of slaves to
Kansas are made by the Independence (yNo.O
Dispatch
- The news from the seat of war is not
OF m1teria Importance. Nothing decisive
has yet occurred, and the only wonder is,
how the powers manage to move up to their
object SO tardily.
:" In the upper branch of Congress, an
exciting debate has been held upon the slav-
cry question. The discussion was started by
the presentation of a petition from 1000 citi-
zens of Boston for the repeal of the fugitive
slave law. Mr.. Rockwell, the successor OF
Everett, presented the petition. which was
most bitterly denounced by Mr. Jones of Ten
nessee. Mr.. Sumner of Massachusetts took
part in the discussion and was severely han
died by several southern members. who ac-
.cused the gentleman of repudiating his con-
stltutional obligations. The reply of Mr..
Sumner was of such a nature as to raise
among many the idea of expelling him from
the Senate.
The Fourth was celebrated in the east
ern States with all the usual patriotism and
earnestness The papers do not however con-
tain any particular accounts, as the steamer
sailed at too early an hour to allow lengthy
insertions.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

CooL.-Lamb, our kind neighbor. and par
ticular friend, did cool thing the other dav.
In spite of all incurred danger, he entered
our sanctum, and with the utmost sang froid.
placed before us quantity of most capital
ice cream. 1t was of excellent flavor. consis-
tency and as cool as the icerock on which
the winds are blowing. Lamb has opened a
saloon next door to the Golden Gate where
all are told that they can find by calling, that
we speak advisedly, when we say that the
creams arc magnif.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

HARD TINE IN THE HILLs.-Mr. L. Delavan.
the report of whose loss amohg the Sierra
Nevadas caused quite an excitement in our
village last week, was found on Friday last
by party from Nevada. He had lost both
of his animals three days before, md during
that period had been wandering around, un-
certain of his course, and nearly exhausted
by hunger, exposure and fatigue. The pack
horse which he was driving at the time he
left his party, crossed the river, and Mr.. D..
in attempting to follow, was thrown from his
mule, which also crossed the stream. 1t is
indeed most fortunate that the affair termi-
mated no more seriously. Aside from his
danger from starvation, he was in an Indian
country, where murder and depreciation ism
uncommon occurrence. The remainder OF
the party, including Madame Lola Montez,
arrived in town on Wednesday last. They
also were two days without food. inasmuch
as the pack horse with which Mr DelAvan
started, carried the entire prorisioas Of the
company.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

SACRAMENTO UNIoN.-We have received
through the politeness of Adams & Co., pic
torial number of the above mentioned paper.
containing diagram of the burnt district.
and view of the ruins of the Court House.
The Union is famous for its correct pictorial
views as we'll as for being one of the best
conducted papers N the State. We most
heartily commend it to all our readers as a
medium through which they can learn all the
current news of the State.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

MURDER IN San FRANcIsCo-T Bay pa.
pers informs us that rencontre took
place on Saturday evening, in San Francisco,
between two men by the names of A. B. At
klns and W. S. Way. which resulted in the
death of the latter. The two men at the time
or formerly had been partners in the grocery
or commission business and had store on
Front street, between Clay and Long Wharf,
when the fatal affair occurred.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03
HARD 70 Knl.-The Sunderland Herald

Says Iag9fer employed at the Fort 9laT-
ence froa Works, near Niddie sboro (, fell from
height Of forty feetoa some metal plates,
and is stils alive, notwithstanding that his
skull was severely fractured. one eye knock
ed out, me cap Of both knees SPIT In two.
one leg below the knee broken, ard the thigh
above that broken in two places, his right
arm broken, bis shoulder dislocated. his jaw
bone broken. large piece cut out Of his
cheek, ana also several contas.ons on has
BODY
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

The sale Of Tom Bentoas great work
Thirty Years in the Senate" te"-exceeds all
expectation. Orders had been received two
months ago for an edition of 100000 Its
sale will doubtless be double or treble that of
any other work ever published in America.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

RoBBERY.-From Langto n& Brother we.
learn tnat the agent of Rumrill & Co.'S Ex-
press pres was robbed on the night of the 29th of
July' at Craig's Flat, of two thousand dol
lars. A search was instituted. and the money
Ionnd IN stable on the premises. We did
not no learn that any clue to the perpetrator:of
the robbery had been obtained Er.
press
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

RAcEs.-Some exciting races are to come
off on Sunday next at the Union Course.
The horses are from abroad. and we under
stand that heavy purses are up. We have
not learned the order Of the day, but are full.
ly convinced that great sport will be seen by
all who feel like going out.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

THANKS-The Express companies have our
best regards for many farors shown us du.
ring the past week The same attention paid
US by both Offices leaves us in ouandary as
to which we should praise, so we will make
1t general matter, and give 10th the prefer.
ance.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

FUN.--A dog pen has recently been erect.
ed by Charley Foy, in the rear of his Saloon,
where he intends to have dog fights, rat kill
Ing and other sport of an evening. 1t is
large and we'll arranged, and by the light of
aehandalier' the sport can be seen by all who
feel disposed to witness the performances of
the ring.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

DENTTsrRY.-Our readers will remember
that DR.. Mclqtire is in town every Monday,
upon professional business. All who REQUIRE
his services will please enquire for him at
Adams & Co.'s Office. See advertisement.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

rs Emigrants are now coming in lively
From every mountain paper we learn that
trains are constantly arriving Several have
passed through our village during the last
few days.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03
GRASS VALLEY, AUGUST Q, 1854.

Foxvn TIiIl,-Mr. CORNELIUS T. CUTLER is our agent
Mt Iowa HILL at the Office of Wells, Fargo & Co..
at which place the TELEGRAPH will be delivered ev
ery Thursday Any business intended for this Office
from that place will be promptly attended to by Mr.
Cutler
Kirk Brothers are agents in Sacramento,
at the Post Office Literary Depot third street, next
to the Post Office. Any business connected with
the TELEGRAPH, entrusted with them, will be
faithfully attended to.
Mr. L. p. Fisher is sole Agent for the GRASS
VALLEY TELEGRAPH in San Francisco. He is empow-
cred to receive advertisements and receipt for the
same All advertisements left with Mr. Fisher will
receive prompt attention. He may be found at his
desk in the Merchants Exchange.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

MAD SToNE:-The Petersburg Express"
says. :" There is in this city mad stone in
tne possession of Mrs. Francis A. Oliver,
", winch we had the pleasure OF examining.
She has applied it to persons who had been
bitten by dogs known to be rabid. and with
decided success.n ''S.N-' s'u0 VIII
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

@as- The Columbia papers represent the
town as recovering from the late destructive
fire, and also contain mining news indicatory
of prosperity.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

BRTcKs.-Fhe conversation among several
of our principal citizens seems to indidate
that before long, brick houses will make their
appearance in our village.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

10 After the lst of September the Pank.
ing and Express Office of Wells. Fargo & Co..
in this place, will close on Sunday.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

Brook TRoUT.-A mule load of this deli
cious fnny luxury was deposited in Gibson.
vile few days ago. They were caught in
Beckwith Valley.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

ANOTHER FIRE. he town of Bidwell.
commonly called Bidwells Bar, was destroy
ed by fire on last evening. We have obtain
ed no particulars. !
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

Ng~ Mr. D. V. Gates is making a success
.ful tour through the mountain towns. We
learn that he had a crowded house at Forest
City on last week.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

= TRIAL FOR MURDER.-We understand that
"a me trial of John Tabor for the murder of
N mr. Mansfield. late of the Stockton ssRepub.
iican" is fixed for tie 29th instant. This nm.
fortunate affair shows the folly as well as
Express. A''
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

THE MrRDERER's GRAvE.-Shepherd, the
murderer. was inferred at the Mission Doloi
res in the Roman Catholic burying ground.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

PERSONS who served in private armed sbips
during the war of 1872. and yera cu a,onndoI oag'
pension ''' VI OOneresS' ;"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

Es- The press of Atlantic news crowds
several lmporta n articles from our columns.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

@ The Sierra "Citizen" of the 18th.
leads of with an excellent article in which it
justly scores the "Alta" on account of stric-
lures introduced by that paper upon the the
atrIcal reputation of Miss Edwin.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

a., The man who .held an Office" lately pot
sired and let go for the purpose of Resting inc
n.l1sell INN snort time. when the Office cot away
ana mas not been heard from since. =
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03
Topics of the Day.

Sufficient may be gathered from the prin-
cipal and most reliable journals received by
the last steamer, to prove beyond question,
that the ghost of the old Native American
party is stalking abroad over the land, and
nnder an assumed name and concealed poli-
CIV disturbing all, electoral calculations and
promising before long to work out and exhlb-
it by new rule, plans, calculated to affect
all our political policy. Still. no one pre-
tends to describe it's source. mode of action
or private policy. Many would like to call
it fancy or temporary delusion, but when
they discover its power in N. York, it's com
plete sovereignty in Philadelphia, and learn
by every mail the victories it is gaining all
over the Union. they give it more careful
thought, and cannot but acknowledge it as
lever likely ere long to accomplish matters
of no small Importance in our midst. But
while we are willing to ascribe to it power,
we would not be considered as for a moment,
approving its policy Upon this point we
gave an opinion in our last ISSUE and can
never believe that doctrine correct which
would punish the whole, on account of the
errors committed by the few. That there
may be in our country some of foreign birth
who need to be held in check, cannot be
doubted !; but to ostracise all, is contrary to
every thing pertaining to our governmental
matters, and an attempt at a movement of
such nature. will be found to be fraught
with more evils than all those now attendant
upon foreign influence and action. The
movement cannot last long, and as stated by
an exchange, returning reason will soon tri-
umph, and it will vanish as it arose. sudden
ly, mysteriously, causelessly."
THAT scourge of the land, Cholera has
again developed itself, and is now raging in
very many portions Of o.. continent All
along the waters Of the Mississippi, al Wash
'ng9on, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

RAN.-The people of Shasta enjoyed a
shower of rain on the 2sth.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23
[To ne CONTINUED

On LADIES SHIRT Well
we had always thought gentlemen's
shirt bosoms to be fascinating monopoly
of establishment, which it was a wonder
the ladies did not dispute with US. The
shield of spotless linen on the breast. with
the studs of turquois, and an affeotionate
button and button hole at the proud arch of
the neck; and these tipped with a shirt col
lar; elastic in its starch, which sustained
the head like a caressing vase, there was
a becomingness in this-a becomingness
abstract, chronic, intrinsic, and undimin.
ishable by change Of fashion or age in the
wearer-which it was miraculous should
continue from year to year as an enchant-
ment Of male irresistibility. But it has
gone over Broadway beholds, at present,
SHIRT 6oSon1s a0ith petticOat combinations, and
shirt collars looking upwards to curls and
bonnets. The dress Of colored silk parts
at the waist, and lays off low around the
shoulder to the neck, presenting the snowy
but rounded bosom glittering in the sun
l-conspicuousness of display by the way,
as to quantity of linen, with which gentle
men eau only compete by going without
their waistcoats.
But how charmingly ladies wear (not
our breeches, but our shirts, after all I!
How much more neatly they button them,
and how much more ftly to the proper
tions of head and neck are adapted the
small lilicups of collars. Really, those
pearly edges of rosy cheeks rise away
from the collar much more gracefully than
our bearded jaw bones and chins Of peltry,
Suppose VIC turn it over to woman as her
charming monopoly. Male magnanimity
which has been found to be unequal to
the sharing with woman the /" forked
wear" above mentioned, might now re-
deem itself by giving up the shirt collar
to the lovlier chin altogether. While no.
thing could well be more embelIishing
than colart to throat and chin ,OahOut
one 1t must have been because we were
shaved to be like women, that this article
of dress, SO becoming only to efeminate
baroness offace, could have been SO obstin-
ately worn by US.
The Broadway petticoat. however,is be.
tween two establishments of male wears
shirt collars above and high heels bellows
The peepings in and out, upon the side
walk, disclose tie loftier insEep of ladies',
walk and conversation at the present peri
cd. and not unfracinating. we must say.
The difference of an actress pace down
the stage or up it, shows what differ
ence of dignity there is in placing the foot
on a level with the heel appraised. II
marv eIlously queenli6es the gait. We
wonder that this, too, has been SO long
left to male monopoly of Wear.-HOms
Journal.
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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23

SECRETS OF HAPPINEss.-A susceptible
ty 10 delicate attentions, a fine sense Of
the nameleSs and exquisite tenderness of
manner and thought, constitute in the
minds of its possessors, the deepest under
current of life !; the felt and treasured,
but unseen and ineXpressible richness Of
affection. 1t is rarely found in the cha
racters OF men, but it outweighs, when it
is, all grosser qualities. There are many
who waste and lose affection by careless,
and often, unconscious neglect. 1t is not
a plant to grow untcnded the breath OF
Indifference or rude touch, may destroy
forever its delicate texture. There is a
daily attention to the slight Courtesies Of
life, which can alone preserve the irst
freshness Of passion. The easy surprises
of pleasure, earnest cheerfulness of assent
to Slight wishes, the habilual respect to
opinions, the polite abstinence from per
sonal topic in the company of others, un-
wavering attention to his or her comfort.
both abroad and at home, proprletles of
conversation and manner which are sa-
cred when before the world, are some of
the secrets of that rare happiness which
age and habit alike fail to impair or dI-
minish.