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The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20
WEpXEspAY. July lIth.
Board present a4before.

DoaFu present aS before.
| The road leading from Eandoph Saw Mil
on Deer Creek via Newtows and Woods ranch
to Jones Ferry, on South yuba, was declared
to be county road. NJ C. Jones was ap,
pointed road supervisor FOR said district
John Williams, Esq, justice Of the peace il
and for Nevada township, tits day rendered his
resignation of said Office which was accepted
and said Office declared yac3nt.
| Addison G. Niles. Esq. vsas appointed to Gil
the vacancy in said Office uss il the next general
election.
The following accounts ware allowed and the
Auditor authorised to drawhis warrants there.
for upon the County Treasurer, to-wit
J. H. Bostwick for services as Cotnty Clerk and
CLERK Of the Court of Sessions from juno 4th.
Jno H. Boswick for printing Blanks for County
Clerks Office, from May 7th, to july 7th 1855 So o.
:, March aad, io Ap, 100 90
II. NJ Miller for board Of james Mcconnell and f.
Bemer, from May 2sth, to July 10Th 90 bo
J. b. Iobtel for horse hire, sherif's h ore 10
Grass Valley, to queil riot .............. o.
b. caIa1 oF S seFSi9s' 6 ,s as Spanish Interpreter
Journal Office for advertising from May 5oth to
June OH. le3o -------......-..- 70 90
to July oh. 1155 % .D,' ' ',c % &c
+. Mansel, assignee 10 J. f. ilamlin for services OF
drafting plans for Court House, previous to
July gh-.. 100 0G
Democrat Office. for advertising from June l3ih
July 4th lcsi5 81 %
III. Stiles for Stationery from June TO July 10 g %
sidney Cassy on ape. of james Mcconnell june &c
10 be paid from indigCnI sick fund.- .... so 20
II. NJ. Miller for board of T. B. Macy from May ~
TO July s. 10 be paid ont OF ndigenl sick fund 60 90
Ir. II. Hunt, for medical attendance on William
Conklin from juno 10 June IS, TO be paid
out of INDECENT Sick. Fund ................. IS 90
J. c. Goad for services Constable in Criminal
cases G. V. Township from Apl.4 TO Mcb % 10 %
Alta California Telegraph Co., for tetgraphng,
per order of District Attorney from June 18Th
10 June 2lst. lG 90
June i, 10 July ...~'' ..o g55 90
J. S. French assigned to J. +. Hamn for services
to July 9s 70
j. c. Coad for services as Const. in Criminal cases
G. V. Township from Feb Ii, TO January 81, 80 80
SullInan Thomas for services repairing County
Nlefh ofuce 81 U3
10 July -, e9o Sc
July sth ................... s12 Oo
Jno. Williams for services Justice of the Peace,
from May goth to July 1l................ Il O0
c. H. Balm for repairing Co Treasrs Office July II 30 0o
Criminal cases from Dec, 2, to Sept II. 1856 Is 10
G. w. Moore services Constable previous 10
July 9....-...................-.. ......... %
r. c. Wyatt for services ms Justice Of Peace in
criminal cases previous to July 9........... 10 GO
VIM s Patterson eN-Cierk for per centage on
Foreign Miners License ..-...-........... 60 GO
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

METROPOLIS HoTEL.-This popular
house was opened again to the public on
Tuesday last. Everything that can be
done to make it pleasant and comforta-
BILE home for the traveller, will be done by
the present proprietors. Try them and
see.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

Eg- We have just received q large and
elegant assortment of Fancy job Type
from San Francisco, and are prepared to
receive orders for printing of every de-
scription, which will be done at the short
est notice and at prices which will defy
competition.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

PACIFIC EXPRESS Cove are indebt-
ed to this enterprising firm for forwarding
large package from San Francisco.
Their attentions to this Office have been
unremitting, and merit our warmest thanks
which ore herewith rendered.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

CoMPLIMENTARY-Wea arc indebted to
our Grass Valley, Sacramento any Bay
contemporaries for fattering notices. We
will endeavor not to forfeit the godd opin-
ion expressed of US.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20
BELL1eERESr.-James King of VIM.

BELLIGERENr.-James King of VIM. gave
A. A. Cohen rough reception in San Fran
cisco on Tuesday. This completes the chapter
on cowhidings, bunged eyes, and bloody noses
which is going the rounds of the papers. What
time in the year do Dog days come?
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

FATAL Academia man nam} ID j ohm
Winget in fit of intoxication fet from
the bridge over Deer Creek, on Pin{ street,
distance of some forty feet, on FRIDAY
last, and was so severely injured 1 bat the
died during the night He was a native
of Michigan.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

B9- The following officers were install
ed on Tuesday evening July Sd, for the
ensuing term at the 1. o. o. F. Lodge
in this city: A. B. Swan, N. G.; G. T.
Townson, V. G.; G. Marsh, t.; J. G
Dufie, Secretary; P. G. A. A. Sargen
acting as D. D. G.. NJ
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

BT Horace Greeley was arrested in Paris
and kept in q debtors prison over Sunday,
about the 1st of June, on the complaint of a
Frenchman, who had some Of his goods injured
at the New York Crystal Palace, Horace be-
ing one of the directors of that institution, was
held to answer for damages. On hearing he
was set at liberty
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

EDITORIAL CHANGE.-James O'Meara, the
independent conductor of the Calaveras Chron-
icls has withdrawn from that paper, to give
placeto more pliable editor. Bigler will
now get the support of the Chronicle.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

PERsoNAL.-Jo. Beard and Sam. Bell paid
our city flying visit during the early part Of
this week. May their popularity increase
with their shadows, and neither are on the
wane.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

Bsa- At Whisky Creek, in Shasta coun-
ty, the ladies arc asserting their r ghts-
AT their ball on the 4th of July, th] " chose
their partners, asking the meni out tc
dance.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

pA- A new Division of the Sons of Tenn
perance was organized at Washington, on
the evening of the 18th inst by Israel S.
Diehl, G. w. P
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

n@- The merchants of Downieville have
agreed to close their places of business during
the Sabbath, after the LIST of August.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

rfa- To Potter we are indebted for ia
vors without number during the pas
week.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

DS Wells, Fargo & Co. are in daily thu
habit of prese nting us with the Bay, Sac
ramento and Marysville papers.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

saT- The Bay papers complain of the scar
city of ice. Several cargoes are however ex
pccted daily.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-20

BaT A company on German Bar, Midj.s
Yuba, took out in one day ten thousand do
lars about two weeks since. Rich claim illat
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26
NO. &

certain sooner or later, to be toppled from
his unsuited elevation, and to sink if pos
sible, lower than ever Civility Is nc-
only one of the virtues, but it is one OF
the essentials of social and civilized life.
1t cannot be cultivated too sedulousl y
We should, as much as possible, endeayor
to engraft its spirit upon the young, and
thus render it feature and an emhclish-
ment of character. The effect cannot h't
be salutary. If this quality be ealculatea
to adorn and dignity age, what gracs
and polish will it impart to the iDgeni-
BUSINESS of youth 1t at once softens and
refnes, clevates and beauties. Often.
too, opens the road to prosperity. and
leads the way to conquest and power
With the sterner sex it has a magic and
a charm. and with the gentler it is aImo5t
irresistible.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

come excited with this speculation or that,
and not only agitate themselves unneces-
sarily, but risk and encounter exposures,
which the more careful and the more
thoughtful, and even the younger, scrup-
ulous avoid! They have enough, but they
have become morbidly anxious for a large
fortune, and in grasping at the golden
bubble, they overtask their energies, and
peril even life itself Ever and anon they
determine to pursue more cautions
course, and to withdraw from the ankle
ties and vexations of the outdoor world.
But year after goes by, impairing their
faculties, bowing their forms, and still
they are found at the money mart, at the
stock board, or in some other exciting
arena, as if some new lease of being had
been extended, and forgetful that they
compare but as one of thousand Of those
who started together in the race of for
tune. The others have all been called a
way, and their turn is surely at hand
Why then postdone the hour Of refec-
ton, the season of thought, and the per-
iod of repose! a little longer, and all
will be over with them. Why not devote
that little to review of the past and a
contemplation of the future: Why seek
TO shorten the brief period that remains,
and by unnecessary efforts, overtask their
powers and discover, when too late, that
they are indeed old, feeble, mortal and
tottering In brief, why not, while mind
and health and vigor remain, indulge in
acts of justice, generosity, kindness and
good will, and thus not only sweeten and
soften the closing hours of this life, but
brighten with hope, faith and expectation,
the morning of that which is to come!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

CoAXING THE BEAR.-'My love- said
Mrs. Foozle to her husband, 'oblige me
with FIVE dollar note to-day, TO purchase
a new dress
'Shan't do any such thing, Kate-you
called me bear, yesterday
'Lor, love. that was nothing, [ meant
that you were fond Of hugging.'
You little, have no five, but
here's a ten
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

We have heard of a child taking after
his father" but not exactly in the way res
corded by cotemporary journal:
"We once knew an eccentric old man
in the Nutmeg State in its northern
part, who went by the familiar title of
''Uncle Aaron" The old man had raised
large family of boys, the largest of whom
"a wild registering blade--was named
after himself. In speaking of bis family
the old man said, with very long face.
"Among all my boys, | never had but
one who took after his father, and that
was my Aaron; he took after mo--"''h I"
CHy6 -
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26
JOB PRENTFN
On the Death of an Infant.

Almighty God it's right It's just,
That earthly frames should turn to dust
But, ah forgive the wishful tear,
That would detain a spirit here.
Go, gentle babe, to realms Of bliss,
The Christening rod we humbly kiss;
The Saviour calls my much loved one,
And let his holy will be done.
Thy earthly form now icy cold,
Was framed in beauty's faircst mould;
But now, prepared by love divine,
A fairer, brighter form is thine.
Thy earthly parent loved thee we'll
So much, that language fails TO tell;
But ah! our love is weak and poor,
Thy Heavenly Parent loves thee more.
Here, thou vast tenderly caress'd,
Upon a fond, maternal breast;
But angel nurses, forms of love,
Shall now caress my babe above.
Fain would paternal love have taught,
Thy little opening world of thought;
But we the pleasing task resign,
To Heavenly schools, and books divine.
Twas all our thoughts and wishes still,
To guard our darling here from i'll;
But that great God, who called thee home,
Has sav'd from greater ills to come.
Then let US hush The rising sigh,
And bid affections tear be dry;
Our child still lives, her sorrow ocr,
Where we shall meet TO part no more.
There shall thy sweet maternal kiss,
Increase her joy--enhance her bliss,
There thro' redeeming love and grace,
Thy parent shall his child embrace.
Almighty God! It's right, It's just,
That earthly frames should turn TO dust;
But, oh! the sweet, transporting truth,
The soul shall bloom in endless youth
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

TIE State Of Ohio, TrumJuN Co1tnty, SIS.
Before me, VIM. J. Bright, Justice of
the Peace in and for the county aforesaid,
personally come John Richardson, who
being duly sworn, deposes as follows -
lam resident of Pamytumiany township,
Mercer county, Pa; live four miles east of
the centre of Hartford, Ohio; have lived
where [ now reside some nine months
About five weeks ago my attention was
arrested by very sharp and loud whis-
tie, seemingly in a small closet in one COR
ner of my house. This was followed by
loud and distinct raps, as loud as person
could conveniently rap with the knuckles.
The closet door is secured or fastened by
wood button that turns over the edge
of the door. This button would frequent
ly turn, and the door open without any
visible agency. This was followed by a
loud and distinct (apparently) human
voice, which could be heard perhaps fifty
rods.
After repeating very loud and shrill
scream several times, the voice fell to a
lower key, and in tone about as loud as
ordinary conversation, commenced speak
ing in plain and distinct manner, assu-
ring the family that We would not be
burned, and requesting US to have no fear
Of any injury, as we were in no danger.
Those manifestations being altogether un-
accountable to myself and family, we
searched the entire house, to find, if pos
sible, the cause of this new and startling
phenomenon, but found no one in or about
the premises hut the family Again we
were startled by repetition of thescreams
which were repeated perhaps a dozen
times, when the voice proceeded to inform
us that the conversation came from the
spirit of two brothers, calling themselves
Henry and George Force, and claimed to
have been murdered some eleven years
since, and then gave us what they repre-
sented as history of the tragedy, and
insisted that we should call on some of
the neighbors to hear the disclosure. -
John Ranney, Henry Moore, and some
dozen others, were then called in, to whom
the history was detailed at length. We
could readily discover difference in the
voice protesting to come from the two
spirits.
/ About the third day after these mani
festations commenced, my wife brought a
ham of meat into the house, and laid it on
the table, and stepped to the other side
of the room, when it was carried by some
invisible agency from four to six feet from
the table, and thrown upon the floor. At
another time a bucket of water was with
out human hands, taken from the table,
carried some six feet, and poured on the
floor. This was followed by large d.
ming table turning round from its position
at the side of the room, and carried for
ward to the stove, a distance Of more than
six feet. This was done while there was
no person near it. The same table has
since that time been made to dance about
while the family were eating around it
At one time dishes, knives and forks, were
thrown from the table to the opposite side
of the room, breaking the dishes to pieces.
On another occasion the voice request
ed Mrs. Richardson to remove the dishes
from the table, which was done immedi-
atcly, when the table commenced rocking
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SPRING.

a bursting into greenness,
A waking as from sleep,
a twitter and a warble
That makes the pulses leap;
a sense Of renovation,
OF freshness and of health,
A casting off of sordid fear,
A carelcssness Of wealth
a watching as in childhood,
For the flowers that one by one
Open their golden petals
To WOO the itful sun.
A gush, fash, gurgle,
A wish to shout and sing,
As filed with hope and gladness,
We shall have vernal Spring.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

IL 1t stated in an English paper that
Alexander the Great died at the early
age of 3D. Hannibal gained the battle
of Cannae at about the same age. Seipio
fought at Zama when not much over 30.
Julius Caesar had conquered Gaul when
when he was 45. Germanicus was pois-
'oned in lis oath year. At the battle of
Plassey, Gives age was not SO far ad
vanced as that. Napoleon gained his
mighty victory at Austerlitz, when be had
scarcely completed his 35th year; and at
the time Wellington finished his campaign
in the plains of Waterloo, he was only 46
years old"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

The Turks have very simple method
of making pantaloons. They fasten two
coffee bags to vest, and the thing is
done. The bags answer for legs, and the
vest for the Wristbands.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

One RASCAL LEss.-Carlyle says,
"Mske yourselfa a good man, and then you
may be sure there is one rascal less in the
world"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

The cradle is woman's ballot box.-Er-
change.
Yes and some of them deposit in it two
ballots at once Now isn't that Illegal
Sayl
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

A young man in Mount Holly, a few
evenings ago, having been crossed in love,
walked down to New Long Bridge, gave
one lingering look at the stream beneath
him, and then went home. His body was
found in bed next morning.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

An urchin being sent for cents worth
of Maccaboy snuff, forgot the name of the
article, and asked the nan for a cents
worth of make boy sneeze.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

QUITE PRovIDENTIAL.-Ap pious Af-
riean at Louisville, (Ky.) stumbled while
walking one very dark night, and was
pitched head foremost down cellar.
which afforded him an open entrauee.-
Springing to his feet, he exclaimed.
Dress de Lord aa: Ii on my head -
IT this riggcr had serapod his shins So
hard; spec h. broke his leg"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

a Young man and female once upon
time stopped at country tavern. Their
awkward appearance excited the atten-
tion Of one of the family, who commenced
conversation with the female, by inquir-
ing how far she travelled that day! TRAY
eled!' exclaimed the stranger, somev hat
Indignantly, we didn't travel! re rla
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Published by Theodore SehocI..

TERMS-Two dollars per annum in advanCe--Tw0
oars and quarter, half yeary--and if not paid be-
lore the end OF the year, Two dollars and half.
No papers discontinued until all arrearages are p,d
except at the option of the Editor
~ Advertisements not exceeding one SQUARE ucu
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twenty-five cents for every subsequent insertion The
charge FOR and three insertions the same ibe-
a! discount made to yearly advertisers.
H All letters addressed to the Editor must be post
paid
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From, tie Spiritual UnircrSc
AN ENORMOUS STORY.

Neac Developments IN Gh0st0LQgy-Spt,JtS
Talking Aloud and Baking
S2dDgQcLS.
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HARTFORD, Trumbull Co., Ohio. }
Janury 8, 1855.

S.W, Smith, Esq.-Dear Sir--the facts
given in the enclosed affidavit of John
Richardson are of public notoriety here,
and can no doubt be sustained by any a.
mount of evidence. You are at libe rty to
make any use of the afidavts you choose
Respectfully
WM. J. BRIGHT.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-12
VOL. 3.---NO. 1873
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
Terrible Tragedy in Missouri

The II. Louis Democrat of the 22d ult., saws il
has boen communicated by gentleman living in
Lexington. Missouri, that two Irish pedlars nam
John kanchan and james Carrigan, left that city
about two weeks ago, carrying with them two
large and valuable packs containing dry goods
and jewclry. They Travelled about Is miles to
the town of Warrenburg, johnson county, where
they concluded to stop for the night. Feeling
very much fatigued, one of them, Kanchan imme.
diately retired to rest. About an hour afterwards
Carrgnn went to the bedroom of his oompan-
ion, and was surprised at not finding him. How.
ever, he finally concluded to lie down
As soon as he touched the bed he found IL was
wet. lie lit n candle. and discovered the bed
wns covered with blood and upon looking under
IT, discovered the body of his companions While
looking at the body he heard footsteps on tho
stoirs. He extingnished tho candlo, drew his
bowie knlfe and stationed himself behind tho
door In n few moments three men entered. ono
having candle and bloody axe in his hands
and the others clubs. He spranr upon them
suddenly, and before they could recover from
th'lr SURPRISE succeeded IN killing all three of
them lie then went to n magistrates Office.
made his statement was tried, and acquitted.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-12
Russian Hnmof

\ French officer serving before Sebastopol tells
the following story in private letter to a friend
III Pars. 1t shows that Russian soldiers are not
deficient in humor:
I'VE often see white flag hoistcd to the top of
pole aud hear the trumpet sound in the Russian
ambuscades. This, of course, means .'hag of
truce At once the fire ceases and a vast num-
Der OF heads are seen to pop up from under the
earth to the open air. The Russians hold up to the
French bottles and glasses, as if they invited
them To drink each others health. The French
reply by tourishing their tin cans; and they
pledge each others health. The bearer of tn flag
of truce advances on horseback. stops at about
100 PAGES from our trenches while the nearest
French officer fgoes forward to receive the dis
patches. yesterday witnessed meeting ofthe
kind. The pdrtementaire courteously took his
glove from his right hand and shook that of a
Captain of Chasseurs, who had gone out to meet
him.-So you see the Russians are not the Cos
sacks they have been taken for. The parlemen-
tdire retires, the white flag is pulled down, and
the murdcrous din recommences as before"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-12
MEDICINES.


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hhouwnt,m. Obslmn.r GuRncoo= E1upuae- fm.
Plesw PH=tle.a anttc Fas', Blctehe', So Ofnne
Snr Fyrs. hJnr Nprm ~ letcr, srH" i'''' Ia
hlacmenl ard l'aa the ha oSa d1"', ,is. stubborn
le'ls, Nyphil tic Dis, rdor-, Lumhag', Slnm' C"n
rlaets ana al. Diseas'- nn,'nG iram an @n'''Io9s
useoi Mefeuly, luptudcnee ~ Lite, 81 lnifhfny "l
the Blood
lhlS valuable Mediei"" winch has h'rn 's'rpr"'ea
o. thu number ot "Nin.IdlnarS Wes eh'ried through
is agency s iodnredhc Pran cl"rs, al the nffrnt ~
iuest al their tcud IL "Her 10 tho public which they
Ia with the utmost rnnhdcncein IT. virtues ahd won
lerla curative pro fertlrs lhe i"lo"'ng certificates
1cIrc'cd uumn large number. are, however, stronger
testimony thu the mete wori ri the prorieef-, I'D
IRE al from gentlemen well kna Nn IN ih"lt hcall"a
md al the hiefest respccmlity, mnnJ o them residing
IN tn" oiN ol Richmond. Va.
+ BOlpEN, Esq, "t the ENcaange Hotel, hi'h
mond, known every where, sats Il" has .crh the Med
r'ne called 'aItI enhhl~h MlN'ure hd'hls''I'a ~
n>ef hu dred chses III n"alyh the diseases i"f "fh
t is recommended, with the most astonishing Good 10
uIt, Tie soy.. Is the most extra 1rlln'y medicine '
has ever seen.
Asuo and Ffrr-G1e Gae.-l hereby certify, tbn'
ior three yeas had AEuo aud f"No oi Il" the must vio
icnt description. hnd several PlNsir ans. took large
lrnntities otQ iune, Mercury, and believe all the
foaics advertised hut all without any permanent ro'
lief At lnsl | tiel Curlci's Spanish Mtsarc two
bottles of which chectuaily cured NJ and nm happy
To .H have hnd relhcr Cnlls or fcSor S'ner com
sdef the best Tonic IN the world and the otly mcd
cine TINT ever reached my case. JOHN LoNGDEN.
Hcnvcr Dam, near Richmond, Va.
& Is. Luck, Esq now in Richmond, aud Tor man,
in the fo>t Cce, has such con lence IN the n.
rJnslne ethcncy ol Garter Spanish Mlsufe th"t he
a bought upward. OF 20 bottles, which he hnS given
HuytUttc afflicted. Mr Luck suys hc hnS neNe' hno"h
Ito mtt when taken accnrdug Ia directions
Dr. " Mnge,n practising Physicinn, aud formerly q"
the Ciy Hotel, in the city oi hichmond says ne h'S ""
neased in nnmncr oi instances the effects {" cnres
Spanish Mixture which were mos, truly surprising. lie
u ui Cuusuu ton dpprntirnt On tir Liver