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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-06
HigrfllQllGnu5.
Sebraska--Its Geography and Na-
tural Capabilities.
Correspondence of the New York Tribune.l

Correspondence of the New York Tribune.l
ST LOUIS, Thursday, June 10, 1884.
| propose 10 give you, for the information
of your readers, an accurate description OF
these territories, derived chiefly from person
al observation and diligent inquiries of ira
ders and trappers during long period Of IA
sni!iar intercourse with them
The boundaries of Nebraska, as given in
the late act of Congress. are as follows, viz :
North by the 4th parallel of latitude, sepa-
rating our territories westward from those of
Great Britain; south by the 10th parallel
few miles below the northwest corner of
the State of Missouri, east by the Missouri
River, the western line Of Minnesota, and west
by the main ridge of the Rocky Mountains.
The face of the country from the Missouri
river westward to the spurs of the mountains
is rolling prairie, but little diversified in its
aspect save by the intersection of its streams.
Tue soil, for space varying from 80 to 100
miles west of the Missouri river and the State
line, is nearly identical with that of Iowa and
Missouri. The hig!ands are open prairies,
covered with grasses: the river bottom deep
rich loan, shaded by dense forests From this
first district to about the mouth L'eau qat
Court (Running Water River,) it is one
5oundless expaDse of rolling prairie, SO large
ly intermixed with sand as TO be almost unfit
for ordinary agricultural purposes. The prai
ries are, however, carpeted with succulent
grasses, affording an inexhaustble supply for
herds of cattle aud sheep.
The third district is formation of mari
and earthly limestone, and extends in belt of
many miles east and west of the Mandan Vii
iage, on the most northern bend of the Mis-
souri, river, and southwark across the south
ern boundary of the territory. This soil can
not be otherwise than very productive. |
should think 1t especially adapted to wheat,
Eye, barley and oats l have seen. also. verv
Sne Indian corn along the upper valleys of
The Missouri river. 1t is in this district that
what are called Guttes be the Canadian French
and cerros by the Spaniards, are profuselv
scattered Here and there the traveller finds
surfaces varying in diameter from hundred
feet TO mile, elevated from fifteen to fifty
feet above the surrounding surface They
are not hills or knobs, the sides of which are
more or less steep and covered with grass
Their sides are nearly perpendicular, their
snrfaces fat, and often covered with mountain
cherries and other shrubs. They have the
aPpearance of having been suddenly elevated
aooTe the surrounding surface by some specific
cause
1ae mari and limestone formation is, in
many localities, worked into fantastic or pic
Iufeslue forms by the action of the elements.
Ia one place especially, called by the traders
> I'll. ehickasaw rose vino Of most lu1uriant
aggwlh
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-06
Spoilt bY Riches.

People grow covetous by degrees. We
have a neighbor who was once benevolent;
but he was poor then. He could not do much
for the needy, but was glad to do what he
could Prosperity has crowned his efforts;
he is wealthy, but with his wealth he has be-
come covetous Now it is hard for him to
give He clings to his money as ifit was for
his life Not long since a widow OF his ac-
uuaintance by hard labor had collected enough
as she supposed, to purchase barrel offour,
and proceeded TO the gentleman store to buy
But -four had that week advanced twenty-five
cents.
Can YOU not sell me a barrel for this
money 2" she asked.
1--WE can sell our flour for full price was
the reply.
50 VIII you trust me p
I'VE can sell our -four for cash"
She went away, and the next day, with
the additional twenty-five cents, returned
again. But the -four had advanced twenty
FIVE cents more. " Here is the money Mr..
-; viii you send ne up 4 barrel of -four
to-day? we are ont entirely"
No, we must have twenty-five cents more ,"
You said yesterday that was the price.r
Flour has advanced"
"Will you trust me twenty-five centsF'
No! we sell for cash"
She got no -four. The widows family might
starve before he would sell shilling less than
the highest market price. Riches had des-
troyed his soul.-Noraing Star.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-06

01- CONTAGIOUS DUELLIsTs.-The famous
Weston, of facetious memory, having borrow
ed, on note, the sum of five pounds, and fall
ing in payment, the gentleman who had lent
the money took occasion TO talk of 1t in a pub
tic coffee-house, which caused Weston to send
him challenge.
Being in the field, the gentleman, little
tender in point of courage, offered him the note
to make it up, 10 which our hero readily con-
sented, and had the note delivered.
but now" said the Frenchman, ''if We
should return without fighting, our compau-
ions will laugh at u.s. therefore, let US give
one another slight scratch, and say we wound
ed each other"
with all my heart, says Weston ''come,
I'll wound you first"
So, drawing his sword, he whipped it through
the fleshy part Of his antagonists arm, till he
brought the very tears into his eyes.
This done and the wound died up with
handkerchief
Come" said the gentleman, ''whore shall
I wound your
Weston, putting himself in posture Of de-
fence, repieds
Where you can, sir, where you can
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-06

ra- Not long since. Mrs. b, smelling
smoke ran up stairs to see from whence 1t
came, and on going into front room. dis
covered her little hopeful, standing on tho
hearth. watching bag Of shavings IN the
fire place
"Did sou do this, Eddy?' said she.
:. Yes, ma'am" was the reply.
Gone with me, sir, ;" said she sterniy
She, taking him out of the room, brought
the strap with her. He commenced 70 say
q Mother please whip me quick! | want to
see the ERE Whip me quic5, ma, whip me
quick !"
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
ST. CHARLES HOTEL.


o. TIL E SuBSC ERS 5
82 It'll have the pleasure OF announc- A
III ing to the public that this III ~
we'll known establishment, Phoenix like has
arisen from the ashes. and is now in every re-
spect better prepared for the accommodation
Of our patrons than ever before. The entire es-
lablisbment is new, from the kitchen TO thegar.
ret, and everything is in apple-pie order. In.
deed. the ST. Charles is fitted up with great cost
IN style of elegance not surpassed, even IN the
lower cities.
Having satisfactorily served the public in this
capacity longer than any persons III our midst,
we have no hesitation III assuring the perna-
nent as well as transient public. that we are pre-
pared to give them every comfort usually obtain
able at first rate hotel. Our rooms airy
aud elegant and supplied with clean and com
iortablSbeds. The table is ever loaded with
every thing choice that can be procured III the
market The bar is constantly furnished with
every variety of the very best liquors and cigars
The utmost pains taken TO procure the very
best cooks the most attentive servants and AT
,endants. and in short no effort spared to render
the 81. Charles worthy OF it high reputation,
and the liberal patronage bestowed upon ii.
There is also the 81. Charles Corral attached
10 the establs hment, always supplied with good
pure spring water, and all abundance ot hay
and barley for animals.
GUS. GROTEFEND Il co.
Shasta, August g. 853. anl3f
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A Case.

Allss Fltznancy-elder!y maiden-charged
Mr. Cieaver, the gay young man who
cu>tomed to carry home her marketing. with
having torclbiy kissed her in the entry of her
own house. Mr.. Cleaver. although lrolld Of his
p rsonal Appearance was Shnri--cnnSiderino his
"hIskers: his height, seven ia French boots.
reached only 10 four feet eleven inches. Miss
rltznancy, on the contrary, beng fond of ex-
tremes, ran up foot hig ightr-i,eing of remarka-
'ly right d-por'ment She swore the abbrevi.
ated yet amornns butcher kissed heri by assault
aud hauled him up for it. Bn'cher-with
some expression of disgust more emphatic than
hecessary-denied The charge. Butcher was faf
lady wasn't. Cleaver had antipaihy To wha,
he lrreveren'ly termed ''scraggy' women, and
vowed he hadu't kissed her. and wouldn't -
Money couldn't hire him to.
Being cross-examined. lawyer enquiries of the
lady the clrcumstances-wnen, where how
&c Lady replies with great particularly -
On Monday morning-ten o'clock--in the entry
--reslSied all she could. but he perSevered and
trlumPhed Lawyer asked. Did not he stand
On anything but the floor
g No! he stood OH the fioor-no chair. stool.
or anything else being brought into requisi-
Iion."
Il But my dear madam. this is impossible yo4
are twelve Inches taller than he. How could
he reach your lips!"
Lady hadn't thought of that, but she was not
To be tripped by the Slibbest lawyer of them all,
so she replies
Oh, ah, WE'LL know--yes! to be sure but
iher, you know scrnuched little!'
Exactly! Thank you. untlam that'n do-
Nothing further. ytur honor"
Verdict for the short defendant-C Cli,ton Cou-
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
TOWER HOUSE.


At the junction of the Yreka and HeaccrriHs
Roads, lo miles from Shasta,
fh ffs:,a TH E UNDERSIGNE sSsR
l5iFa would announce to the pub ssN
kEsaA lie, and particularly to per-
travelling 10 and from Yreka and Weaver
Vile, that having leased this long established
stand, formerly known the Free Bridge
House" he is prepared to entertain customers
in style not surpassed by any hotel in Northern
California.
Having completed his commodieas build.
ing, and furnished it in the best possible manner,
he is enabled TO promise the very best accom-
modations. he table, heretofore, will al
ways be supplied with the best viands the mar
ket furnishes; while from the large garden at
tached TO the premises, all the vegetables grown
III this part OF the State will be furnished in the
greatest abuiiCance.
He has also a secure Corral connected with
his estabs!lm. Mt, always supplied with un abun
dance OF barley and hay.
JASON TOWER.
March '~' 1854. nhlIt
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

The ProprIetors in conducting this Rattle
bInd themselves IT, carry II on III ID manner ,ht
viii be satisfactory To all who may bny tickets
The drawing will be done l,y gentlemen chnseI
10y the holders of Tickets, eucl, county III III,
State seudlnS Il committee OF QUE tur ;l!at pur
pose. Maps Of The Real Estate, and samples o
The property. may be their o!!ice, orb
west corner of Montgomery and Merchant Sis.
San Francisco.
For lIle responsibility of the propriciors oi
his Rafile, aud that 1t will be conducted viii
n"uesty and integrity, we reicr To
His Exceileucy JOHN BfGtER.
Hon. J W. DENVER Secretary of State.
}, r, ,HARpENBERG Mayor u tSacranien;o
Hon. LEWIS ALDRlCH.
Maj, ". II. HARVEY. Serseant-at-Arnls O
Senate.
E. WILSON. Wilson's Exchange.
DAVID ZONES, Hotel. Sac. City. a29
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
HHritten for the Courier.
sally sfpbbs,s Ideas Of Husband.

OF course az the choice is TO last me forever
/ take il for granted be is handsome and clever
Knows how to make mouey, though scoruIug to
huuid It,
Fer no u.uu should arry who cannot afford it.
In person I'd have him be rather commanding :;
With all eloquent tongue aud sound UNDER
standing.
Not ypung-he'd be sheepish or boorish OF
iwirty;
mau is no man ill he's stepped over thirty.
In figure he ought to be graceful and slender;
In manner mxiure-half bold and half tender
IN intellect high independent. UNCOMMON:
In soul like god, but i'll heart like woman.
Regarding his whiskers; the forms are various
Aud the culture al best is very precarlons,
That, as Josephine answered, when questioned
abont them,
/ like the face best that can best do withou
them. #N
deprecate much the mischievous opinion
That "a wife should stand free OF her lords ju,i
dominion.
My husband may scold till he's sour as sorrrl,
Provided have The last word in the quarrel.
OF course he viii market. and help in the trudl-
ing,
And not put his wife to nnfeniinne drndging;
For Eve came not frat to the garden, bnt Adam.
To DO the rough work, and make ready ion
In short, he who wishes partner for life, would
Find me most perfect example OF wite-h"od.
And the higher his blessings lii pocket ana
patrmony,
The more he will find me inclined 10 matrimony.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
Total,
$4,000

q The above goods warranted IN every
particular jus: what they represented to be
III the Catalogue and il found not TO be so, the
undersigned hold themselves responsible for the
amount in cash. The first prize shows for itself
and the balance we perfectly willing. and
would ask it as favor to have them tested al
any time by competent judges. The rattle will
be drawn by committee uf gentlemen ap-
pointed by the ticket holers, and it not drawn as
the day specified, they will be redeemed
al SO each
Tickets ratified for every evening at the Bella
Union, Weaverviilc, where the goods can be
examined. up29-id
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

GREAT FLORIDA LAND CASg.-lhe Washing
Ton Gn,on OF the 9h OF April. noticing the busi-
ness ness before the Supreme Court of the United
ola.es. says; 1T is expected that on Monday
next ine great Duke Of Allegron case i'll be
argued. The Duke received fro,n the crown of
Spain grant OF mil inns of acres of land in Flor
fds. but 1t was annnlled in the treaty made dn-
ring the administration of Presilen, Monroe. by
John Quincy Adams. Secretary of State and
Don LUIS de Onls. envoy extraordinary and mi,,-
,s'er Pienlpotrniiary iram the Court of Spain.
II is c"ntended thai the parties negotiating cou d
ro' iesaiiy dnnni The grant. and the heirs Of he
them " oS'ou' i'
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
IN THE DasTRsCT COUHT
n III JUDICIAL DISTRICT, Shasta County,
- Cal.

On JUDICIAL DISTRICT, Shasta County,
- Cal
Daniel c. Hunter vs. John G. Mcintyre.
Shasta County. IS. The people of the State
of California TO John &. Mcintyre, Greeting:
Whereas, the above banned plaintiff, David C..
Hunoan, hath on this 2Sth day OF November,
A. D. 1873, flo i'll The office of the undersisn
Clerk OF the District Court aforesaid his coni-
paini against you defendant therein, for tho
recovery of three hundred and five dollars. ak
OF which will more fully appear by copy os
said complaint hereto attached. These ar.
therefore TO +, qairc you to appear and answer.
said complaint follows to wit: If YOU are.
served III The county OF Shasa, aforesaid within
ten days; II served otlt of said county, bnt in
The uinih judicial district within and for fbs
State OF California, in twenty days; in all other.
cases III f"rty days; in either case exclusive es
The day of ser, ice hereof. the plaintiff will
take Judgment against vou il you fail to answer
tue ,'l. IiaiHt aforesaid for the said sun, ot
hrec hundred md five dullars. and also ir costs
ot suit, percentage and nIuni.L disburse iilents
&c.
Witness my hand and private seal. there be-
ing no ofciai seal get provided.
Done at office in Shasta this 2Sth day of No,
vcuber 1853.
THOS. w. DAWSON, Clerk l.. ST
J. WARD, Plaintiff s Atty.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
Thorts on A Fayded Boka.

bi II. JEgas SHOCKS.
In looking oaver mi trunk won day
lit QUITO Id boka
Immegitiy thorts cum intu mi ned
g. thus 10 the boka | sed--
Pore dried up thing what made faid.
& rIncle up like ole made
Whut made yon lnze your sweet purphume
which had about the middle of gune.
A lass whnt lessen in lyze
Tu awl hu sea II with thare ize
Butt moast Nv awl shoold the fare seek
Lern wizdum from u expeck.
Thare phorms SO phare and plump to sea
Lyke d d roaz leves will dryed up bee
There shoulders which they sho tu awl
WIN b IN be kivered w. h "a shorl
Thare ronnd bair arms SO very whyte
viii then he hid ceen out OF site.
Il varyus other oy these man-killers
Will bee conseeled by phyne mantillers.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

FRUITs uF HALF A CEHTURY.-Fifiy years ago,
ahoai on American waters alone. In 1900 there
MAS not a railroad in the world now there are
iO0O0 miles In the United States alone. and
about 22,000 III America and England. Halt a
century ago. 1t took some weeks to convey news
from Washington To New Orleans !, ow not as
many seconds as il then did weeks Fifty years
ago. the most rapid printing press was worked by
iiand power; now steam prints 10000 papers an
hour on single press
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

TICKETS ONE DOLLAR EACH,
To be had OF the proprietors, AT their office. n.
w. corner of Montgomery and Merchant
streets, San Francisco, or at the principal Ho-
tells, Book Stores and Saloons throughout the
city and State.
lst Grand Prize-TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS in cash, $4,000
I'd Grand Prlze-One handsome resi-
dence. consisting of three acres Of
land, with beautiful Cottage House
I'D the city of oakland. on Broadway,
within five minutes walk Of the
Steamboat Landing. The Proprie-
tors own the property under the Pc
ralia title and Two years possession
the same, with guaraltee deed,
Will be given to the drawer. Valued
at 5000
3d Grand Prize-One Ranch, consisting
of 100 acres of land, with good
House. Farming Utensils. etc. This
valuable Ranch is located in The San
Jose Valley, and is held under coll
tiriued Spanish title. A warranee
deed will be given the drawer
Valued at 1000
4 10 254-Two hundred and fifty valuable
building lots III The city oi Oak land,
the Brooklyn OF San Francisco, ST.
tuaied on Broad way, within five
minutes walk OF The landing These
Lois are ununesilonably the most
beautiful sites for residences in the
State, and are too well known 10
need description. The Proprlelors
hold the Peralia title, and have pcs
session; the drawers will receive
warranee deeds. Size % by 100
feet Vauc0 low 500 each $4,000
255 tn 465-Two hundred aud ten Fine
Gold Lever Watches, Hunting cases,
each IF equal value. Valued at 500
each 2l 900
465 10 666-Two hundred elegant Chi
nese Shawls. high These
Shawls are Of the quality
sold daily i'll this city at So, each;
each OF equal value. Valued at
$50. 10000
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
FOR SALE.
TIE Billiard Saloon,

II NOWN AS THE BELLA UNION, in The.
IN Fire Proof Building of Hnllub & lsaacs.
containing two tables, new bar and fixtures
everything complete aud in gnud order, doing ii
good business. Coest place in town III The
summer season, and the only place in town for
amusement.
For terms enquire at the saloon or at the Of
fee of Adams & Co.
Shas,s, April SO, 1854. II
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CERTIFICATE.

We, the undersigned, are acquainted with h'
parties owning the property offered III this
Rattle, and also know the Real Estate Rcerrs
to, aud we assure The public iha, consiue'
the title To The property inlispuiable
HON. b. @. StiArTUCK
JAMES A. MORRISON, NJ. D.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

Nut FOR IEoLoGIsTs.-H iearn irun our
Georgetown correspondent. says The Coloma Ar-
gns. that while tnnneling in Mamalnke Hill. the
aft rs OF building were found in perfect state
of preservation hundred and f.tecn feet
beloY :be su-face.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
VULCAN EGCNDRY,
Steam, E..gine Boiior Machine Works

san FRANCISCO
FENHIS ESTABLISHMENT has the largesl
II. aud best machinery. tpols, and list of pat
ierus the Pacific coast.
We prepared ia execute orders for high
and low pressure engines and boilers of any
size for steamboats,. mills, Sr.. &c. Machinery
for saw, Hour and quartz mills, brewrries dis
rieries, etc Iron castings of any weight re-
quired. Pilasters, columns, window and door
cap sils, balconies. brackets, entire fronts for
buildings. Onr list OF gear, motive aud pulley
patterus is very complete, embracing nearly
every kind and size in use.
Steam boilers Of any weight or FORM for high
low pressure, hand or made to ord. al
The shortest notice and lowest rates. Copper.
pattern. and blacksmith work OF all kinds exc
cued in the very best manner
variety OF steam engines boiler tubes, en-
sineer's findings. &c, always on hand
Our superior facilities enable ms TO execute
orders with greater dispatch and at lower rates
than any other concern III CALIFORNIA;
ap29-2m GEO. GORDON & SrEENE
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

~ 1t Is said thai steamship is nov in course
construction IN England. ON rle hydraulic
ressure principle. which II is calculated. will
rar i.:y miles per nour-
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.

f@ PERSONS WISHING TO HIRE OR
A- purchase frst-rate riding horses or
mules, are informed that the undersigned al
WAYS keep on hand, at their stables, nearly
opposite the ST. Charles Hotel, Main street.
Shasta, full collection of just such animals and
none others Indeed, they fatter themselves
that their stock, for elegance of appearance.
travelling condition, powers of locomotion and
endurance, other requisites, cannot be sur
passed in this part of the State.
They are also prepared al all times, TO pur
chase horses and mules and persons wishing 10
dispose of the same, may do we'll to give them
call before selling.
COX & WALSH.
Shasta. July 16, 1853. jyl6if
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

e We have seen worse things in the Lon
don Pinch than the following:
Table showing the probable duration of life,
Goo representing the chances of living longest
Years
& iilway traveller, Ia
R adler of The Morning Herald, /
setarian,
Member of the Pence Society, 4l-2
Fable Mover. or Balloonaic,
Parliament Reporter, S3-4
husband of strong minded woman, (un-
less he runs away from her,)
Distressed AgriculIuralis, 99l.4
\ constant reader of Punch, 100
To the above list. young man, a friend of
nrs. adds:
rich father.n-law, lin
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
WRlGA MT Il co.'s
TENTH GRAND RATTLE.
VALUED AT slo,ooon

R,ch Diggings-si 900 to the Pan!
DlCH DIAMONDS, HEAVY FINE GOLU
IN Magic and hunting cased English Lever
), aches &u &c., ia all 2US prizes, To be urawn
Il Mea>er ervlile OH or before The lIlh uay oi
Juue, 1854.
TICKETS TWO DOLLARS EACH.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

p 4 guou woman IS ike cremona fiddle
see only makes las tone the swee,er
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
WHOLESALE DRY GOODS.
TAAFEE. McCAHLLL & {

TAAFEE. McCAHLLL & CO.,
HANIhG MADE EXTENSIVE arrange
4 Il men's i"r receiving large and wea sel,c-
ted assortment of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Direct from Ntw York by every clipper, as well
as by express Via the IsthInus and having just
received
Complete Assorinaent
jf every kind of Goods adapted 10 The wants of
he market. able 10 offer superior INDUCE
iuents to ille City and Country Trade.
We wonld also invite the attention Of pur-
chasers for tie Oregon and Sandwich Island
markets t" our stock, believing that We can sup
ply them with articles in our line and suited to
their trade. q lie as reasonable as any house on
The Pacific c. ast.
Hotel keepers and steamboat owners will find
very article suited to their wants III our Stock,
''ld al redn, ed prices.
TAAFFE, McCAHILL g. CO.,
%ront. corner Sacramento street San Francisco.
Nav g. 2,n
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
Cutlery of all Kinas.

Heavy goods such as shovels, axes chains,
sledges, lIammers anvils. elliptic springs, circu-
lar mill. pit and cross cui saws &c.
Building materials snch locks, knobs, butts,
latclIes, screws and everything used in build
ing.
All kinds OF mechanics tools-a large and el-
esaIit assorint ut OF the very best quality and
lie very bes makers.
housekeeping aricles-Everything in that
hue. such as ivory handled knives with and
without forks; silver plated and Brittania teu
sets anu casors; tea trays, spoons Indies, skim.
mers, dlppeis, cake turner's, sad irons. coffee
mills serves. brass head steel fire sets. shovel
and tongs, SC.
Wooden Ware-Tubs, pals, trays, bowls,
wash boards, rolling pins, beefsteak mauls &c,
Cordage. hemp and Manila rope, all sizes.
Hair Cloth. assorted widths, tor sale low.
Call aad examine prices and goods.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
l1ENKY A. SMITH & CO.'S
G. r AN ID r A F F l. E /!
100000

CONSISTING OF
10000 DOLLARS IN SLUGS!
Farm, Residence, Building Lots,
WATCHES, Etc, Etc.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

aranteed to come off in San Francisco at th.
Ameq7can Ihertre,
On the Ath day of July, 1854.