The Nevada journal., 1854-02-10


that he might as well have it as any one
Livingston replied that his money was in charge
of the train director and that he would not
have time to 60 and get it. Thereupon Smith
and Jenkins gave Livingston one thousand
dollars in bank bills, and insisted upon his bet
ting. Livingston appeared to manifest great
deal of reluctance. Finally the arrangements
were made and the stakes put into Jenkins
hands. Thereupon Rummy commenced shut
fling his cards, which he did very awkwardly ;
after having shuffled them to suit him, he pre-
sented them to Livingston to cut. Rummy
then commenced dealing them offvery carefully
until he came to the card which he said indi-
Gated the name after looking at it intently for
few moments he pronounced the name of LeaviS
Livingston! Had forty Niagara's began to
roar or the bursting forth of hundred earth
quakes, it would not have added anything to
the amazement of Smith and jenkins. Liv-
ingston drew his knife and told Rummy to de-
liver up his money or he would cut his heart
out. Rummy said he was obliged for the ad-
mission of his having heart Rummy took
the stakes, drew hit knife and ran off with in
credible swiftness Livingston following him
cutting at each other as they ran. Smith and
jenkins expected one or both of them would
be killed, but they soon disappeared in the for
est, while Smith and jenkins stood like inani-
mate matter about to receive life. The truth
began to flash through their benighted heads
that they were duped. Upon their arrival
they stated their case to Justice Colburn, who
issued warrant for the arrest of Livingston
and his aecomplcc.
The next day the Neradd Journal gave a very
embelshed account of how two silly country
men were duped. Now this was the first time
that Sawnee Smith and James Jenkins had
ever seen their names in public print. Their
feelings on the occasion may be imagined but
not described. The only way that occurred to
them to alleviate their feelings was to whip the
editor, but on seeing him they concluded not
to try the experiment.
The warrant for the arrest of the rascals was
given to sheriff Endecott, who at once with two
deputies proceeded to arrest them. Livingston
had some time previous to this sent the sheriff
a written warning that he would not be taken
alive and that if he attempted to take him he
would do it at his peril. This warning did not
intimidate the sheriff but on the contrary he
resolved to try their pluck which he did in the
following manner: The third day after leaving
the city the sheriff and his party discovered the
trail OF the gentlemen that he was in search of.
on the head waters of Yuba river; being well
acquainted with the face of the country he
managed to get ahead of them a little after
nlghtfall. The sheriff and his party then took
position behind granite boulder convenient to
the trail. After waiting about half an hour,
the bright moonlight enabled them to discover
the two hombres briskly approaching. Upon
arriving opposite to where the sheriff and his
party stood, they were hailed and told to con-
slider themselves under arrest. Livingston and
his accomplce instantly drew their revolvers,
but did not raise them, because they saw three
rifles aimed at them and fingers upon the trig-
gers. The critical moment had now arrived
Livingston and Rummy must die or surrender
they chose the latter alternative by giving
themselves up. To cap the climax the sheriff
made Livingston bind Rummy with strong
cord, one of tho deputies then bound Living
ston. They were then escorted to the CITY
Their trial was one of great interest. The
proceedings of which we will record for the
benefit of all whom it may concern at some fu-
tureiday.
DIR. Knox wrote letter to brother NJ. D.
informing him that he had found a universal
solvent. The brother expressed a wish to
know what he kept it in. The doctor in
formed him that he had recently ANALYSED a
Nevada lawyer and found him to contain all the
gases known in the vocabulary, in a condensed
form' and that he could, with Nevada lawyer,
solve all material matter, besides a vast amount
that is immaterial.
The edifice erected by the Sons of TEMPER
ance under the supervision of Mr.. Thorn is
now completed. This edifce is one of tho
wonders of the world. Future ages will not
only regard it as one of the wonders of art but
monument of benevolence and good will to
man.
Deacon n. ?. Brown, said to be a connec-
ton of Deacon Giles of ancient memory, and a
thorough old fogy, afirms that great change
has taken place in the animal creation within
the last fifty years, which he attributes to the
passage of the Maine Liquor Law. The dea-
con reasons thus-tha previous to the passage
of the law, domestic animals were very timid,
fearful and shy of intoxicated men. Now,
there are so many intoxicated men that the an
imals can not distinguish between those who
are and those who are not intoxicated. 1t is
feared the deacon loves the flesh pots of Egypt
President Bigler has ordered the Secretary
of Renublic To dipeSt q nlan whereby old bach