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The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

nGa. Mr.. Stiles has laid on our table
the "Life and sayings of Mrs. Partington.
The book is edited by Shllaber, the ORR
ginator of the Partingten idea, and con-
tains in neat form all the ptosondities Of
that respectable lady, which have had
such currency with the press, besides
veritable biography of the old lady. The
work is illustrated with handsome cuts.
and is altogether one of the most witty
and laughable Of the season. Better read
-
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

pSa~ The District court is slowly drag
ging along its session, doing little business.
Cases in which several thousands Of dol
lars have been expended to get witnesses
here and pay their expenses, are waiting
for hearing-with no very CHEEKY pros
pect, TO the vexation of suitors and the
bar.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

aA- We are requested to state that the
wife of James McCuen arrived in Cali
fornia from Vermont on the steamer Pa
ci6c, and is now in this city, having been
unable to find her husband. If Mr. Nc
Cuen sees this, he can obtain all requisite
information by calling on us. Any one
knowing his whereabouts will confer a
favor by information of them.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06
Important from Mexico.

From the correspondent Of the San Fran
cisco Herald, at Acapulco under date of Sept.
27d, we learn that Capt. H. Stocker, an Amer
lean citizen and bearer of dispatches from the
United States Legation in Mexico to Charles
l.. Denman, U, S. Consul at Acanulco. with
his entire party amongst whom are some
American ladIes--were arrested by the gov
ernment troops at Ayutla, and after an i'm
prisonment of five Or six days removed to Om-
etepec, being still in close confinement.
The Mexican bark Santa Ana and schooner
Guerrero arrived off the harbor on the 10th
inst, and have assumed the attitude Of block
ade.
General Alvarez, after taking Ayutla ard
destroying the fortfcations fell back on Prov
idencia, owing to the appearance of the cholera.
a Government courier was caught on the
18th Sept, by Alvarezs advance picket, with
dispatches for General Palacios, at Chilpan-
cingo, ordering the immediate withdrawal ol
all his forces, as they were required in the cap
ital. His intention being not to make a second
attack on Acapulco.
The State of Tamaulipas has pronounced in
favor Of Alvarez
PROBABLE FATE OF RAoUssET BoyLBoH.-
We have advices from Vera Cruz to August
I'D, and the City of Mexico to the 10th L.
Trait d Union, the French paper in Mexico
gives the particulars of Boulbon's defeat in
Guaymas, and says: "Ihe Supreme Govern
ment has declared this battle of Guaymas wor-
thy to occupy page in the history of the
country, among the great battles that have
been fought and victories gained. and a cross
Of honor has been created, with which all who
were engaged will be invested. General Yanez
was promoted to the rank of General of Divis,
ion for his brilliant services.
awe are not left much in doubt as regards
the fate Of Count de Raousset Boulbon, for the
D1arao Official, pretty good authority in such
matters, informs US that 'the trial Of this adj
venturer and his accomplices was at the last
accounts from Guaymas drawing to a close
and, in all probability, the Count had been
shot on the 10Th ultimo' Poor Boulbon.n
REvoLUTIoN.-A fresh revolution is in full
blast on the southwestern frontier A battle
was fought not far from Matamoras on the 9th
September, between the insurgents and the
government troops in which the former, com
manded by Capistran and numbering $50, were
victorious His opponent, Gen. Cruz, lost
five officers and twenty men out of 1SO. The
department of Tamaulipas is in a state of in
surrection. A proclamation has been issued
deposing Santa Ana, ordering the election Of
local committees, p. o9laiming republic, and
declaring that City hours aftcr.the capital shall
have Joined the revolution, q national assembly
shall be convoked to meet three months after
wards and elect president Gen. Valdomar
seems to be at the head Of the movement, which
is somewhat formidable.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

Important to California Writers.-The New
Orleans Delta says, according to Reg. 372, P.
y. Department, that letters for California,
Oregon, SC, upon which 3 cents in money or
stamps are prepaid, the excess of the regular
unpaid postage, viz: 10 cents, to-wit: cents
shall be charged on each letter forwarded or
received by the United States mails. Thus,
due cents.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

saS The exports of Specie from Boston, in
August, amounted to about million. The
amount from New York for the same month
amounted to about 4,757,972 dollars. The
imports for August amounted to 18.o79.345
dollars, against II ,967 ,475 dollars in 1853 and
the exports 9,805 ,066 dollars, against {, ,l8l,
993 dollars in 1858.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

RA1N.-We haG & smart rain on Wednes-
daylight, which alayed the heat and dust.
The unusual visitant got up its opposite
element by Stacking quantity of lime at
Johns new brick, and thus setting fire to
some planks. The fire did no damage.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

GERMAN BANK.--A new bank, owned and
conducted exclusively by Germans, has gone
into operation in Milwaukee. 1t is called the
German Bank
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

E0F 1t is said that boys can wade across the
Ohio river at the mouth of the Kanawha =
1t is thought the river has not been so low
since 1885,
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06
Administrators Notice.

~ claims against VIM WILLIAMS late of Nevada
county, deceased exhibit the with the necessary
vouchers within months from this date the under
signed AdminIstr rator, at his residence Montezums
Hill. THOS. Ii. WILLIAMS, Admir-,
Sort. 2e-iw. of the estate OF William williams decd
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

Aar Every county in Texas as far as
heard from, with one exception, voted by
overwhelming majorities against the liquor
traffic.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

Col. w. H. SMITH, of Martinez, com.
mitted suicide on Saturday night last by
shooting himself with pistol.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

n@- The mortality fronm yellow fever
at New Orleans at last dates was 200
weekly.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

EOne Of the best looking girls in the Troy
Seminary is redhaired girl from Vermont
Out of compliment to her hair, they call her
"the torch of love-"
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

Ay~Whatever amount of ''cooing' there
may be in our honeymoon, we may be pretty
sure of having fearful amount of CHILLING"
afterwards.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

U. S. STocKs.-The Secretary Of the Treas
ury has given notice that he will purchase
q. S. Bonds to the amount of 2, $4,000 dollars
at premiums varying according to the dates
they have to run of IL to l6 per cent, and six
per cent on Texas indemnity bonds.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

esaY We are indebted to Adams 6, CO. for
the first Atlantic papers by the late arrival.
Also for the first delivery of the Sacramento
Union and San Francisco papers during the
week. The State Journal has not reached us
for week-hopc it hasn't suspended issue.
n8g~ Our outside is nearly filled with a long
article on the Mormons. We believe its in
terest will compensate for its length.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

nSy@ There were sixteen yellow fever inter-
ments in Savannah on the 1st Sept, slight
increase. For the week ending Sept. 5th.. the
deaths from yellow fever in Charleston were
tWenty-SiX.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

old Settlers Annual Leree.-Prepara-
tions on an extensive scale are being made
for this affair on the 24th. 1t will be
the most brilliant ball of the season. There
will be reunion of the many now in
other parts of the state, who were old set
tiers of Nevada and vicinity, as well as
those who have remained on the same old
spot. Much pride is felt in having all the
perfect and satisfactory, and
we anticipate most pleasant occasion.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06


DR.. NcLaHe's Celebrated Liver PilIs-Hsar Ltsa
NEW YORK, August SO, 1885,
This Is 10 certify that have the Liver ConnIaInt
for five years, during which have tried amos. nll
known remedies. but 10 purpose. Hearing OF Dr. Sc.
Lanes Celebrated &iYsr Pills, concluded to try box
did so, and am now almost cured think one box
more will effect permanent cure. l can cheerfuIy
recommend these Pills to all who suffer with liver COIL
paint. have also known them used with the most
happy results in cases OF sick headache or dyspepsia
Mr.. SWIFT. No. 11G, Attorney street.;
s. The above valuable remedy, also Dr. McI.nne's
Celebrated Vermuge, be had at all respectable
Drug Stores in Cali 0rnla.
Purchasers will please be careful 70 ask for and take
none but Or. McIanes Liver Pills There are other Pills
purporting to be Liver Pills, before the public
PARK & WHITE, General Agents "a Market St. San
Francisco. DIR. w. G. ALBAN, Agent, Nevada 23-lm
CARD.-Desiring to erect house of worship in
more tranquil portion of the city, the undersigned
offer for sale the property of the Methodist Church
South, ocated on Broad street. Persons wishing to
purchase arc referred for fuIther- information to
Rev. r. w, Big ham, whose Office is attached to
the Church. J. T. ROBERTS.
A. G.. WISELY,
J. G. Elliot,
c. fl. E. NEWTON
N. l.. MARROW,
Oct6-4t Board Of Trustees.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

DeA The Assay Office in New York will go
into operation about the 18th September.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

DIED. in this City the 2qth ult., Mr. Lorenzo bod
Stansead, Canada East.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

BGg~ The Gold Bullion deposited in the u
s. Mint for the 1st of August, amounted to
S2,994 900 from California, and $4,000 from
other sources, and $4,000 in silver. Total
S3,272,0O0. The total coinage for the same
period amounted to $5,309,s46, of which S4,-
9O5. .5S5 was in gold.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

SHOOTING MATCH.-A grand shooting
match is to come off at the Union Race
Course on Saturday of next week. A purse
of Fifty Dollars is offered by Mr.. Hughes,
which. we are inclined to think, will be
sufficient to draw out some pretty sharp
shooting. This being kind of sport very
much delighted in by the majority of men,
there will doubtless be great competition.
The shooting is to be with open sighted
rifles, 40 yards off hand, 60 with rest.
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06
JOHN WILLIAMS

Justice OF the Roace
OFFICE on Main street, simon's Brick building ne,t
oor to Wells. Fargo s. Co. 243m ~
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT have Cured
Bad Leg of Eighteen Years standing Mary smith; OF
south sixth street, Philadelphia, (we OF tho1as Sn)
which was Swollen from the to the ancle large
chd's body the doctors appeared uncertain now to
able to move and during greater part of 1858 she sell
dom left her bed On the 10th October last she com
months the Swelling abated by using the Ointment
the pills strengthened her to considerable extent
In another month she completely cured by these
Z4H
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06
WIN. KNOX ELLIOTT.

a NY PERSON OR PERSONS knowing the wbereabop,.
n fWM. KNOX ELLIOTT, would be conferno a
great favor his friends and his brother who lives nt
Omega, by writing to James Nc c. Elliott, Nevada and
to let him know where 10 write TO. He is Boot und
Shoe mBker by trade. ct.G-4ws
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

Anottr Reiiear Of v. J. city tsfs to the good erc Of
Dr. NcLaHes Celebrated Licer PiTs-Hsar kina
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

Bga We are indebted to Mr.. Stiles for cop
les of london and New York Fashions" an
elegant serial i London Illustrated News, Mis-
souri, Republican, N. Y. Times and the Detroit
Tribune.
To Mr.. Potter for Godey's Lady's Book for
October, and the Illustrated News
The Nevada journal., 1854-10-06

1s5~ Wells, Fargo Co. brought the first
news Of the steamer by the Marysville Herald's
teegraphic dispatch. They have our thanks
for the regular delivery of MarysviIe papers.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-17
rhe Great Piano and NJ usic establishment
HORACE WATERS.
No. 333 B,oadmay. Neio York.

No. 1888 B,0ddicdy, Neic lork.
TIME best and most improved Pianos and Melo
4 deons.-T. Gilbert IL Co.'s Worlds Fair Pre-
MUM Pianos with or without the Eolian, and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
fthesc instruments is too well known 10 need
further commentator. Gberis Bondoir Pianos,
an elegant instrument for small rooms. Hallet IL
Cuins,on's Pianos, of The old established firm OF
Hallet 81 Co. Mr.. w, being sole agent for All the
above Pianos, can offer them lower than any other
house. Horace Waters's Pianos, manufactured
expressly for him, having great power of tone and
elasticity OF touch. 1913 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country, al
fording an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Secondhand Pianos al great bargains
Prices from $50 10 sl75. Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELODEONS.
Goodman 81 Baldwin's Patent Organ Melodeons,
with t,co bonks of keys--a sweet and powerful in
s,rument Prices from S75 to 5000. S. ID. IL III.
W. Smiths celebrated Melodeons, Martins unrt-
paR,d Guitars, Browns Harps, Fniinas, VioIins
Brass Instruments. &c. &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and Meiodeons at factory prices. ~
per cent. discount TO cergymen.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the prooucts of the great
masters of both The American and European con
tinents and is receiving constant additions by an
extensive publication OF the choice and popular
pieces Of the day. Dealers in Music, and Teach
ers Of SeIninares wishing 10 purchase any music
published. make arrangements for continued
supplies Of Mr.. Waters's issues, will find il 10
their interest TO call or forward their orders. Mu-
sic sent 10 any part Of the Union or Canadas post
age free.
Apr l--d3m HORACE WATERS.
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G0ufationaI.
|, EDIcAL DEPARTMENToFHA MP-

WI den Sydney College Richmond. Va.-The
sixteenth annual course Of lectures will COM
mence on Monday, The 10th day of October, 1898,
and continue until the LIST OF the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle Of March.
r. L. Bohannan, M. D., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children
L. w. Chamberlayne, M D., Prof -ot Materla
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Sect, M. D.. Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy
Chas. Bell Gibson, M D., Prof. of Surgery an
Surgical Anatomy.
Carter p. johnson, M. D.. Prof of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David II. Tucker, M. D., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur Z. Petiooas, M. D., Demonstration oil
Anatomy.
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose,
cuied with the most ample facilities, and al very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given AT the col
lege iniirmary and Richmond alnshouse, The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject TO the entire control of the faculty. IS al al
times well filed with medical and surgical cases
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical IN
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence OF the class; and the students, be-
ing freely admitted 10 the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the professors, unusual opportu
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExpESsEs.-Matriculation fee, SIS. Professors
fees, $780, Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25.
Es- The price Of board, including fuel, lights
and servants attendance, is usually So or S3a pc
week. DAVID II. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 2a-tf Dean OF the Faculty.
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Matthew atica

y ScHooI~-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill. where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for It's reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Column
bian College it will continue TO preserve the char
acter OF a strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education The next ses-
sion viii commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: Si2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
parrmrnt.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent Oft Principal
The necessary expenses Of full boarding student
viii be abou, $50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College;
Col j. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gum
ton, Esq; L. ID. Gale, M. d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Laud Office; and pro-
fessor C. c. Jeweit Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-f
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bus, ZanesviAe, Clevelas,d, Toledo,
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TT1HROUGH TICKETS for all the above
il points can be had at the railroad station in
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splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested 10 communi-
cate directly with the editor of the PEOPLES jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
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GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
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rNSD BALTlMORE AMI OlfIO Fl
asSzsessssg:zsas Railroad from Baltimore to Ezf2
Wheeling, and connecting there withheld large, new,
and splendid Steamers of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
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pleted, by the late finishing Of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel, and the road being in excellent order,
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dous and attractive character
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agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion AT Wheeling to and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington to
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gers or baggage.
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Tickets to be had of Mr. PARSONS Agent, at the
Railroad Station. Washington, and Of the other
Agents Of the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtf* General Superintendent.
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