The Nevada journal., 1854-02-03

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England States, but to the best of his Judgment
and belief the inhabitants of those places were
becoming desperately wicked. -. :.
"The other day some men were engaged In
removing an old, dilapidated building, to lay
the foundation of new church. They diseov-
cred among the rubbish of the old building
pair of handouts, and ball and chain, which
were great curiosity to them. Of their use
they could form no idea. 1t happened just
then that a very..aged man was passing, who in
formed them that the building they were reno
wing was jail, which was used some sixty
years ago to incarcerate criminals He also
explained to them the use of the handcuffs-
likewise the ball and chain. He further in
formed them that the use of jails was abolished
soon after the passage of the Maine Liquor
Law. 4|
"The Military Garrison On Sugar Loaf hill J
under the superintendent of brigadier general
f. F. Frisbie, Is now nearly completed, and
will be great ornament to our city. The
practice of compelling offenders of justice, as
heretofore, to do the drudgery of military gar
risons, we hope to see abolished, because our
soldiers have won for their country and them
selves imperishable renown therefore, we do
not wish to see anything inside of a military
garrison but genuine patriotism and stirling
virtues.
"Sicrra College has been thoroughly repair
| ed and will commence its 55th term on the 4th
Of Jan. next, under the superintendent Of pres
ident Gregory. The facilities Of this institu-
ton are not surpassed by any in this country.
Recently 1000 volumes have been added to its
library, through the munifcence of D. d. Davis.
On referring to our advertising columns, it
will be seen that Miss Ellen Warren's Semn a.
Fry will be open for the reception of pupils on
the 10th of Jan.
Miss Ida Frisbic is the author of a book
entitled IA safe passport through life) "Words
fifty spoken are like Apples of Gold set in Pic
lures Of Silver That is, words spoken at a
proper time, at a proper place, and upon prop
er subjects In the language of Kent, This
book has received the homage of scholars, as
monument of singular wisdom. 1t fills such
large space in the eye Of human reason; it reg
ulatcs so many interests of man as a social and
civilized being it embodies so much thought,
reflection, experience and labor; it leads us so
far into the recesscs of antiquity and the prin-
ciples embodied therein have st ood so long
against the waves and weathers of time," that
Senator Darlington has sent her a complmen-
tary letter expressing hope that she might
enjoy a double share of the comforts of this
life and have a fair show for the pleasures of
the hcx!. Miss Frsbic's book will be entered
according to act of Congress, as a matter Of
course.
1.-The 18th Anniversary of the Ladies Benev
olent Society was celebrated on the 22d, with
becoming energy.
The bones Of a grizzly bear and of a buffalo
arc now on exhibition in the Museum, in this
city. These animals became extinct about
fifty years ago.
Notwithstanding the high state of culture
last fifty years, it is said that there is near Mr.
, Dedmans plantation small spot Fof virgin
soil tEat has never yet been visited by the
plough share.
n. .e -four manufactured at the Nevada
Pearl Mills, " is not surpassed by any upon
the continent.
"Messrs Budd & Shelton, agents for the Light
ming Rod Railroad Association have advertis-
ed that their cars will leave Mammoth street,
Block 10l, every morning at o'clock, A. NJ.
ard make the trip to St. Louis in "a hours
The cars move with such amazing velocity that
it is extremely dangerous to approach nearer
than fifty feet of the railway during the ingress
and egress of the cars. The company have
given notice that they will not be responsible
for any accidents or damages done Inside Of fifty
feet of the railway
i Miss Partington, lady whose sterling vir-
tues are well known and whose principles have
long been deemed impregnable, has invented
machine to catch new ideas. 1t is stspoken of
: as one of the greatest improvements Of the age.
Senator Darlington will have the machine en-
tered according to Act Congress.
Now it appeared to me in m dream. that
was dreaming, which was plainly indicated
about this time by the ringing Of the gong for
breakfast, which reused me from my slumbers
DREAMER.
Never give boy shilling to hold your