The Nevada journal., 1855-03-16
For the Nevada Journal.
1I.-LETTERS TO DOESTICKS.


Hundred and One NarIow ST.. Ny.
DEAR FRIEND-Knowing as | did the anx-
iety which you must feel, on account of the
delicate state of my health at the date of my
last letter, hasten to inform you that | am as
well as can be expected, if not better. l
learned after my narrow escape from the Jury,
that my complaint was no unusual thing in
Nevada, where it sometimes latter fine or
during an election) takes the form of an cpl
demic, and that the Common Council, owing it
was supposed, to the arduous nature of their
duties, were generally afflicted with the same y
Wasn't at all pleased with my symptoms
thought must have got mixed up with scme
one else as my hat was much too small, and
my eyes much too large for my head--got
scared-Sent for Doctor, and Doctor sent a
printed list of medical charges. Didn't know
exactly how it was to be taken, but cut off the
''st of prices which were much too large 70
swallow, and made the rest into Pills. Took
one in glass of Brandy and water-thought
it helped me- and tried another-fet better -
Took the whole prescription in that way-at
intervals of about half an hour. Had another
attack nevertheless. General symptoms were
vaguencss of expression, multiplicity of vision,
and obliquity Of motion. Concluded to exer-
else and went for Don Key. Got a shovel and
pan and went prospecting. Don Key declined
|digging-thought it derogatory to descen.
dant of one of the "tirst families" but gener-
ously offered to superintcnd me--felt grateful
for his condescension, and went to work--got
down about four feet, and washed out pan-
got two fine specimens of gravel and copper
nail, very much like those used in boot soles
Don Key was of the opinion that it was
relict of the race who settled this co untry
centuries ago, and that it was of Egyptiur
construction. He has since written profound
essay upon the subject, which he has forwarded
together with the nail, to the california
Academy of Natural Sciences and expects, as
the least return which they can make, an hon
ary degree and a medal. Concluded that there
were more antiquities than gold in our diggings,
and determined to buy some. Was astonished
at the number of rich claims that were for
sale. One man washed out pan Of dirt, and
only got about q thimblc full of gold--tried to
persuade me it was pay dirt but could not
Miner close by dug out pan, which l washed,
and got several large specimens, and coin.--
Man said had q dead thing but l didn't see
it, and concluded he was speaking allegorically.
Man kept the prospect, and l bought the
claimshired two men TO work them, Don
Key and myself experimenting Worked three
days and then washed up-found we had taken
out three dollars and twenty ccnts--began to
be apprehensive of run, and suspended pay
ment, for want Of coin. Didn't exactly know
what to do next, but thought of running on an
independent ticket for Governor. Don Key
said he was candidate and recommended me
to try the law, offering at the same time, to
give me what instructions were necessary.
Took his advice and immured myself for four
days with Don Key, with a copy of the Acts of
the present Legislature, and jug of whisky
the last was introduced upon the suggestion of
my friend D. K, who SAYS all laws should be
interpreted in the same spirit in which they
were framed. Didn't exactly understand the
Thousand dollar Appropriation Bill--couldn't
see why they didn't each vote himselfa county.
Don Key explained that as most ofthe members
had left divers little bills unpaid, in their anx-
icty to serve the country, they might find them
selves embarrassed by real estate. Explana-
tion was satisfactory, and as the jug was empty
concluded to commence practice.
Bought law library, consisting of large
cloth sign, hand of tobacco, and a medical
almanac; talked largely of an immense prac-
tice and great connections in the States, which
people were expected to believe implicitly,
under penalty of incurring the wrath OF Don
Key. This parsonage one day brought me
client, sanctlmonious looking individual
with an immaculate white hat, whose whole soul
was centered upon heavenly things, and water
bitches, and whose anxiety for the souls of his
fellow-men and their water privileges was
truly refreshing. Gave me general explana-
tion of his case, which appeared to be fear
upon his part, that the filthy lucre of this
world might tempt men to neglect their future
welfare, and seemed anxious to do all that Law
In his power to remove the temptation from
their way. Left large blessing, and small
retainer, and put out. Concluded had q
client who was rich in spiritual gifts asked
Don Keys opinion, to which he briefly re-
sponded. Drinks imbibed forthwith, and then
prepared myself for grand effort in the case
now pending many valuable hints
from ID. X, who initiated me into the practice
of the Spanish courts. Was much interested
with the appearance Of the Court house, where
the lawyers balance themselves upon stools
with three legs, two legs, one leg, and no legs;
where the jury are perched upon shelf about
four inches wide, and SO ingeniously construc-