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The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

Who IS HE E?-Some brutal wretch has
been amusing himself in crippling little
dogs about town. Not having nerve
enough to kill the animals outright, he can
only succeed in breaking their legs, and
knocking out their eyes. We would give
something to see that valorous individual
attacked by two small boys, with their
pockets full of rocks. If some body will
inform us who the man is, we will immedi-
ately report his name to the Allies before
Sebastopol.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

Row-CANING, SHOOTING &c.-Mr.
Davidge attempted to cane Mr.. Church
man, in Sacramento, on Tuesday night
pistol drawn-fred off-hit Senator Ma
hony-Mr. Davidge up before the Re
c,rder-fned $25O-very sorry-didn't
mean to kill anybody-and SO forth. We
are tired chronicling shooting scrapes and
fsticuffs- condense to make room
for Los Angeles murders
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

HE SAsBArH-The Georgetown New.
says that petitions are in circulation there
praying the Legislature to pass an act 70,
the better Observance of the Sabbath
Wouldn't it be we'll to lend them a helm
ing hand from this county, Or would !,
be advisable to break up friendlv relation,
with Heaven, turn the old cburcb into ,
. bull-and-bear-pan, vote SUNDAY an nh
solete idea, and "go it" exclusively on ON,
own hook? Some months ago some !
our leading business men expressed a viii
lingness to close their establishments =,
Sunday, but others opposed the movemen,
"because the proper time had not come /,
Now is the proper time to redeem on,
neighborhood from this heathanish desc
Grafton OF day, that We all have beer
taught to respect.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

PERSONAL CHAsTIsEMENT-The fast men
of Marysvilie, who have been jerked up
before the Mayor; threaten. to thrash the
reporter Of the Marysville Herald fol
giving their names. He. informs them
that he is exceedingly sorry to disoblige
them, but circumstances render it neces
sary that they should grin and. bear it.
Gin it to. 'em Mr.. Reporter, and if they
manipulate on the dexter and sinister as
poets of your countenance, have 'em pui
in the powder magazine.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

CONCEALED WEAPONs-A bill has been
introduced in the Legislature prohibiting
the carrying of concealed weapons. We
recommend our representatives to have
That bill passed, 50 that when they return
home, they may not find the uiseera Of any
Of their constituents cut out by gamblers
and habitues of houses Of ill-fame. If they
win carry swivels and cleavers, let them
be carried in sight, to give other people
q chance Of providing themselves with
double-barrelled shotguns, to protect them
from assassination.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

The FAIRY M1NsrRELs are giving con-
certs to good houses in Georgetown. Glad
to hear it, To- never were two little candi-
dates for public fav6s more deserving.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

MuRDER-Joseph Heslap, Treasurer ol
InoIamne County, was murdered in his
othce in Sonora, on the night Of the 18th
inst. The Office was robbed Of some
$4,000. The murderer, E. G. Grifiths
late from Australia, was apprehended and
hung by the populace. Part of the money
stolen from the safe, was found in his DOS
session..
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

EXPRESS FAvoRs are indebted to
F. Rumrill & Co. for the Georgetown and
Diamond Springs papers, and for sundry
Legislative documents
To Langton & Bro. for States papers
and regular daily exchanges to their
Minnesota messenger for Nevada and
Grass Valley papers.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

OsLrvrous-A few nights ago, several
Of the boys went on . bender. On the
way home one of them was assaulted by
sign post, without any just cause OF
provocation: with the most christian-like
forbearance, he demonstrated at the ont
rage, but the post answered never . word
On account Of some optical delusion he
supposed there were two of them, and be.
coming @cantankerous" he thus addressed
the assailant.
i say! ye great overgrown lumuxes
which on ye hit mef Come into court
come IN, one at time, and I'll ginn HI
out on ye. quicker nor you'd say scat r.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

PRAIsEwoRrHT-A. j. Mcdonnell. has
for long time, kept hogshead of water
standing IN front OF his saloon. It's pres
ence there, saved the town from deafruc-
tion Friday morning.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

EcoNoMY-The Golden Era suggests
that ladies should discard the bonne. a.
together, and paint stripe across the top
Of the head.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

DocUMENrs-Hons. N. G. Cunningham,
John D. Scellen, w. T. Ferguson, and G.
E. Lippencott, willaceept our acknowledge
ments for important Legislative documents.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

VERY R1cH-Eighty ounces were taken
out Of Comisky's tunnel, at Chips Flat, on
Wednesday-Forty ounces the day follow
ing. These claims are among the richest
in the county.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

A LYcEUN has been established at Cox's
Bar; we have received the address of
the President, Thos. B. Park Esq, but
we can't possibly make room for it now.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

Marysville to Sink Humboldt, ...... 205
Distance from Marysville to Carson
Valley, l53.
"At the cost before mentioned as good
a road can be made from this place to
Sierra Valley, as the present road from
Marysville to Fosters Bar; and from Sier-
ra Valley to the Sink of the Humboldt
as good as the road now is from Mays.
vile to the Keystone Ranch; nor are the
hills any more formidable.
"This route would be but little obstruct.
ed with snow, less perhaps than any other
The only place where snow would be any
obstacle is between Sierra Valley and
Downieville, and that only during very
severe storms; the distance where snow
falls to any depth is only about eight
miles, on the only ridge that intervenes.
"The mail could be carried weekly, over
this route, except during long storms
grass is abundant until within l8 miles o1
Downieville. Sierra Valley is as good a
stopping place for emigrants, as any in the
mountains, and supplies might be kept
there in the event of the road being blocked
up, by any extraordinary fall of snow.
THE great advantage of this route is
that there is no high ridge to traverse
Passing through low gorges, it is beneath
the snow, and can be travelled when all
other roads are impassable. Should the
work be completed there will be large set
Elements in Sierra Valley, and in the nu.
merous rich valleys along the Truckee
River"
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

COUNTY JUDGE OF PLUMAs-A cores
pondent of the Butte Record wants to
know who is Judge of Plumas County
It is case of quien sabe.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

ACCIDENT AT. EUREKA-Jacob Mettler
had his leg broken, on the 17th inst, while
tussling with another person in sport. Dr's
Flint and Kendall in attendance.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27
SuetiaI @otites.

Rules Of the Downieville Post Once,
FRox JANUARY 1st, 1855.
Of3ce open every day, Except Sunday
from a. M, to 5 p. m.
On Sundays from 10 .. m. to : p. m.
Box-letters delivered every day from
q. m. to- D. m.
The California mail closes every evening
at Sp. m.
The time Of closing the Atlantic mail
will be advertised in the Sierro Cistes,
from Jan. 1st, 1855.
JAMES GERNON. Pm.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

AqcDEsT-Patrick Kelly had his leg
badly fractured, at Chips Flat, an We'd
nesday, BY the caving Of q drift in which
he was ct work.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

~ MogNTAIN SHADE LODGE, F. and A.
N. meets Tuesday, on or preceding the full
moon in each month, at s O'Clock p. ID, in
Ednunas & Mundy's new building, Jersey
Flat. nupy2.tf.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

UNPARALLELED ENTERPRIsE-At four
o'clock, post meridian, in the FIRST month
and the three and twentieth day of the
month, in the Year of Grace one thousand
eight hundred and ffty-fve, we received
a copy of the Marysville Express, Of Feb
ruary the twenty-second proximo, Anne
Domini, eighteen hundred and fifty-fve;
thirty days, more or less, ip advance Of ali
its cotemporaries. In witness whereof we
have hereunto set our hand, January 23d,
A. d. 1855, and of the independence oi
the United States right smart chance.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

SEETx GUARDs-Meetsevery Satur-
day evening for drfn. Regular meeting
for the transaction Of civil business, first
and third Saturday of each month. octlA
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

rs SIERRA LODGE, No. "a, !. o. o. F..
meet at dd-Feilows' Hall on Thursday
evening Of each week, at O'Clock. ju24
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

CRY HALL-A new two-story FIRE proef,
brick City Hall, has been completed in
Marysville; cost $1,000.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

The week began with cloudy morning,
and clear and pleasant in the afternoon,
10th next day 2lst, clear and pleasant
I'D, and 23d, clear and pleasant; after
noon Of 24th, slight indications Ct rain; at
about half past ten ct night, two severe
shocks Of earthquake were felt, the second
in about 20 seconds after the first the lat
ter was much more severe; 25th, clear and
delightful 26th, cloudy in the morning and
evening clear at midday.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

~ The phrase "sufer and be strong, /"
j. pow rendered grin and bear it.''
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27
poeihf 6otel !!
EUREKA CITY, SIERRA
COUNTY. CALIFORNIA.

COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
4f 4s=s The subscriber would respectfully
ias inform the citizens of this county,
IVY and the travelling public, that he
has opened the above named house for the
accommodation of the public. In fitting up
this house, no labor or expense has been
spared, in rendering it perfectly comforts
bic and commodious
The Table,
The proprietor is persuaded, will give gen
eral satisfaction. Let his guests be from
any part of the Union, he thinks they will
find dishes served up that will remind them
Of home, and the days that are gone; as the
proprietor has ever fattered himself that
guests, after partaking of his fare, always
pick their teeth and approach the pay desk
with peculiar degree Of satisfaction, aud
never throw down their neyreluctantly.
The 9edGa11as ~
Ia If the very best quality, SO that the pro-
nr;etor NJ ea % has 20 hesitancy in assuring his
ruests - that the o o~od of sleep cannot fail to-
xs~a 80. R;s s ner,s;os ~; 8, ~ their pillows
GOOD STABLING ;. sno rp91rI oc1 lot AM
mails LLOYD =. "iACLL,
Eureka, January 20, 1855. jan 1-u
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

EARTHouAKE-A heavy shock of ar
Earthquake was felt here, about half pas,
10 o'clock, Wednesday night; it continued
six or seven seconds, astonishing some o.
the natives no little. The miners, 400 O,
500 feet under ground in the Blue Banks
made their exit precipitately, supposine
that some extraordinary proceeding wa.
going on in the earth's "inards." The
shock was felt at Forest City, Minnesota
at the head of the North Fork, and at the
Keystone Ranch in Yuba County. About
year ago similar shock was felt in the
neighborhood Of st. Louis. Great coun.
try this, for the western orator who want.
ed to "slide down on an avalanche, to be lit
to bed by ragged edged lightning, hushed
to sleep by the roaring of twenty-four
FOUNDER, and walked up by an earth
quake"
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27
DIED,

At Forest City, on the 24th inst, A.
GREENWALD, Of the firm Of Louis
Sloss & Co.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

rs Sons OF TEMPERANCE.-Downie
Division, No. 40, S. Of T., meets every Mon
day evening, at o'clock, in Edmunds b
Nundy's building, Jersey Fiat, Downieville,
The following are the officers for the en-
suing quarter:-Dr. A. Chase, w. P; Mai.
VIM. Downie, W. Al; Geo. E. Talmadge, R.
S.; John Clements, A. r. S.; NJ. V. Gilbert,
F. S.;.Geo Hardy, T.; R. Andrews, c.; W.
Bergman, A. c.; G. W. Stacy, I. S.; b.
Fenstemaker, o. S.; A. Smith, Chap. jl3
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

Coop DIoGIScs are being struck in the
hill, back Of Downieville.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27
Dewnieville Book Store,
Main Street, DowmeuiNe, CaL.

ANTh KEEPS constantly on hand y
% general assortment of School,.
Miscellaneous and Religious
Books, Blank Books, Drawing, Cap and Let
ter Paper, Wrapping and Note Paper, and
all varieties of Stationery, Music Books,
Wall Paper and Window Curtains.
g Harpers', Putnam's, Graham's, Co
dey's and the Ladies' National Magazines.
received monthly and for sale.
Orders for books received and forwarded
at the shortest notice and at moderate
terms. jan27-tf
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27
BIRTH.

At Eureka, on the 18th inst, the l.dv
Of JAS. Q. SELLERS. ofa daughter.
AtNew York Flat, on Wednesday. the
lady Of LOUIS BERNHARDT, Of |.
daughter,
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27
Public School,

Under the care of Mr.. Kempster, the
energetic and able teacher employed by
the School Commissioners, the public
school in this place has attained an excel
lence of which our citizens may well be
proud. The school is conducted upon a
somewhat different, and better plan than
ever before. Mr.. Kempster was educated
for teacher, and in addition to the fact OF
his entire capability, he has that love OF
his profession, which cannot but ensure
success.
We hope that all parents in this vicini-
ty, will take advantage of the opportunity
now offered of training the tender minds Of
their children.
The main object of this article however.
is to remind the citizens of Downieville,
that the School Law permits only one hall
of the amount of teachers salary to be
drawn from the School Fund, while the
other halfis to be supplied by contribution,
from the inhabitants of the district. We
are informed that the Commissioners Ia.
Dor under considerable difficulty in raising
the amount required from the citizens, pi-
tiful as that amount is and we hope and
trust, for the sake of the cause of educa-
tion, that this statement will have the eff.
feet to make those who can afford it, and
who have not subscribed, come forward at
once, and see that the amount is made up.
The Commissioners are Geo. A. Booth.
&. H. Taylor and VIM. NJ. Downey Esqs,
any of whom will receive contributions for
the maintenance of the school.
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

"The following estimate Of distances,
think very nearly correct:
NILES.
From Downieville to Sierra Valley. n
From the foot Of the mountain in
Sierra Valley, to Beckweth's
Pass, ...... ..,... ....,,.. IL
Beckweths to Big Meadows. ,....... IS
Big Meadows to lower crossing of
1ruckee, ....ss ....s, ...s...s 20
Lower crossing to Sink Humboldt. As
Downieville to Sink Humboldt. -, l45
Marysville to Downieville, 1850. -. 60
Marysville to Sink Humboldt, ...... 205
Distance from MarySville to Carson
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

~THE GOLDEN ERA, weekly family
newspaper, published at No. 124 Sacrannen-
to street. San Francisco, by Foard & Dag
gett. Terms five dollars year, in ad-
vance.
The Era contains more original matter
than any other paper in the State; it may
be had at either Of the Express Offices,
Downieville. octll
The Sierra citizen., 1855-01-27

~ MINNESOTA WATER Co-Holders Of
shares No. I, 2, 8, 4, S, ,6,7,S, 9, 10, IL,
16, n, Is, 19, 20, rs. q, 2s, 81, 81, As, Al,
~, ~, so, 81, 50, So, 81, Sc, 81, es, So, 70,
II, II, 7s, "a, rs, rs, 70, so, 81, 50, SO, 81.
o., 81, 80, 80, 100, are notified that they are
in arrears, snd'uhless paid on or before tho
Sd Of Feb'y, together with costs, the above
shareswill be seid'at public auction on that
day.
By order of the Board Of Trustees:
GEO. A! BOOTH, President
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
How to avoid a BAD Husband.

/. Never marry for wealth. A woman's
life consisleth not in the things she pos
sesseth.
Q. Never marry fop, or one who struts
about dandy-iike, in his silk gloves and
ruffies, with silver-headed cane and rings
ON his fingers. Beware!;there is a trap.
s. Never marry a niggard, close-fist-
ed, mean, sordid wretch, who saves every
penny, or spends it grudgingly. Take
care, lest he stint you to death.
4. Never marrya stranger, or one whose
character is not known or tested. Some
females jump right into the fire. with their
eyes wide open.
8. Never marry NOPE or drone, one
who drawls and draggles through life one
foot after another, and lets things take theil
own course.
6. Never marry man who treats bis
mother and sisters unkindly or ndifferendy
Such treatment is sure indication of
mean and wicked man.
7. Never on any account marry gam
bier, profane person, one who in th'
least speaks lightly of God or religion
Such men never make good husbands.
8. Never marry sloven, man who il
negligent ofhis person or his dress, and il
filthy in his habits. The external appear
ance is an index to the heart.
o. Shun the rake as snake, viper, /
very demon.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
TME NOR BIBLE.
A c0nvertea Inalaa,s 8 plnion Of il.


During the Mormon excitement in Cana
da, as a converted Indian was passing thro'
a white settlement on the Bay Of Quinty,
he heard preaching in school house, and
as he was anxious to learn more about the
good works of the Great Spirit, he turned
in and took his seat near the door. He
listened, but instead of hearing about the
good old Bible. the preacher was extolling
another book he called the Norman Bible,
which he said was much better and palmer
than the old one. the preacher then en-
tered into an explanation as to the origin of
this new book, and told how 10 Smith had
dug it out ofthe ground, and was instruct
ed to translate it, etc. When the preach
er had finished his discourse, he gave per-
mission to any one present to offer their
remarks either for or against it. All sat
still, and no white man was found to speak
a word for the good old Bible. The In
dian at length rose up and said, ''May In
dian speak?" The preacher replied, Yes,
Indian may speak The Indian then said,
"A great many winters ago, the Great
Spirit gave his Good Book (Bible) to the
white man over the great waters; he took it
and read it, and it made him all over glad.
By and by. white man came over the great
waters to this country, bringing the Good
Book with him; lie give it to poor Indian;
he hear it and understand it, make his
heart all over glad too. But when the
Great Spirit gave his Good Book TO white
man, the Evil Spirit (Muhjemunedoo) try
to make one too, and he try to make it like
the one that Great Spirit had made, bu
could not; and then he got ashamed Of it
lie go into the woods, he dig a hole into
the ground, and there he hide his book
After lying there many winters, 10 Smitl
so and dig it up. This is the book thi
preacher has been talking about. l holt
fast on the good OLD Bible, which has mad
my heart SO glad. l have nothing 10 d,
with the devils book"
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
One Dr0n at n Tirnc.

"'Life," says the late John Foster, is
expenditure; we have it, but are as con
tinually losing it, we have the use of it,
but are as constantly wasting it. Sup
pose a man confined in some fortress un-
der the doom 10 stay there till-death; aud
suppose there is there for lis use dark
reservoir Of water, TO which it is certain
none can ever be added. He may sup
pose the quantity is very great, lie cannot
penetrate to ascertain low much, but it
may be very little. He las drawn from
it, by means of fountain, a good while
already, and draws from it every day.
But how would he feel each time of draw
ing and each time of thinking of il? Not
as if he had perennial spring to 60 to-
No, i have reservoir. may be at case.
Mol but i had water yesterday have
water to-day; but having lad it, and my
having it to-day, is the very cause that |
shall not have it on some day that is APP
proaching. And at the same time am
compelled to this fatal expendituleP' Sc
of our mortal, transient life! And yet men
are very indisposcd to admit the plain
truth, that life is thing which they areir
no other way possessing than as necessa
rily consuming, and that even in this i'm
perfect sense of possession, it becomes ev,
cry day less possession.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

FINGER MARKs.-A mason was employ
ed to thn-whiten the walls of a chamber
The fluid used was colorless till dried
Being alone in the room, he opened a
drawer,examined apocketbook and handled
the papers, but finding no money, plsced
all things as they were, forgetting that
twelve hours drying would show the marks
of his wet fingers. But these tell-tale fin
ger marks, which he little thought any one
would ever see, exposed his guilt.
Children, beware of evil thoughts and
evil deeds They have finger marks which
will be revealed at some future time If
you disobey your parents or tell false
hood, or take what is not your own, you
make sad finger marks on your character.
And so it is with any and all sin. 1t de-
hles the character. 1t betrays those who
engage init by the marks it makes on them.
The marks may be almost If not quite col
orless at first. But even if they should
not be seen during any of your days on
earth-which is not at all likely yet there
is day coming in which all finger marks
or stains on the character will be made
manifest.
Never suppose that you can do what is
wrong without having a stain on your
character. 1t is impossible. If you in
jure another, you, by that very deed in
jure your own self. lfyou disregard the
law of God, the injury is sadly your own.
Think of it, ever bear it in mind, children,
that every sin you commit leaves a mark
upon yourselves.
Your character should be coating of
pure truth. Let truthfulness ever be man
ifest. Beware of sin-'and be sure your
sin will find you out" for it makes finger
marks which, even should they not be seen
by those around you on earth, will yet be
seen to your condemnation at the bar of
God.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
Resistance to RIdicure.

Learn from the earliest days to inure
your principles against the perils of rid
icule; you can no more exercise your rea-
son If you live in the constant dread Of
laughter, than you can enjoy your life if
you are in the constant terror of death.
If you think it right to differ from the
times and to make stand for any valua-
Bile point ofmorals, do il, however rustic,
however antiquatcd, however pedantic, it
may appear; do it, not for insolence, but
seriously and graudly--as man who wore
I soul Of his own in his bosom, and did
not,wait till twas breathed into him by
the breath Of ashion.-Sydney Smith.