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The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16
nl,s-The Enclish napers report chat tn,

psg-The English papers report that the
Rev. E. Lewis, of Barton-on-Humber,
one of the first mathematicians and phil
osophers of the age, is about completing
the plan of an instrument by which any
city or town in the world may be destroy
ed without nearer approach than ten
miles. This is the old story in new
shape. When the European war first
broke out the papers teemed with ac-
counts of the most terrific and desolating
machines, capable of exterminating, at a
single explosion, whole army, or denol-
ishing the most stupendous Notifications
without danger to the assailants. From
the mysterious illusions to these dreadful
engines of war, one would have supposed
it was only necessary to connect the wires
of galvanic battery in order to blow a
feet out of the water, half way across
Russia, or asphxiate whole city, SO that
a child could take it. Armies were to be
benumbed by electricity--consumed by
incxhaustible fres--crushed by falling
mountains swallowed up by artificial
earthquakes -annihilated by regiments
of locomotive steam engines, charging
like cavalry, and generally country was
to be conquered by letting loose upon it
the horrors furnished by science, and ex-
tirpating the entire population. All these
fearful stories have turned out to be fa-
bles. The only weapons the combatants
now employ which our great grand-fath-
ers did not use, are the Minnie rifle
and the Lancaster field piece. These are
certainly very destructive, but they are
by no means overwhelming. In connec-
ton with the subject of arms, we see it sta
ted that Massachusetts, manufacturing
firm has received an order from the Eng
lish Government to construct forthwith an
immense amount of the machinery requir-
ed in the manufacture of the Minnie rifle,
while Col Colt has received a pressing
invitation from the Gar to establish an
extensive mandatory of his revolving
pistols and rifles in ST. Petersburgh, to
supply the Russian army s. f. Herald
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

HARD TINES IN New YoRK.-A New
York paper, received by the last mail,
states that there were one hundred and
fifty stores on Broadway to rent The
New York Times says that it has been
estimated that the recent curtailment Of
bank accommodations in this city, of ff-
teen million of dollars, has effected real
property to the amount of over one hun
dred million of dollars.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

Beg~ The New York Albion-good au-
thority-dcclares that Lord Forth, the in
dividual whom we mentioned as having
been sent home in disgrace from the
CIimea, is a myth-there being no En-
glish noblemen of that name.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

LIGHT HOUSES ON THE CoAsr.-The
number of light houses on our coast from
West Quaddy, near Eastport, Maine, to
Cape Hancock, at the mouth of Columbia
river, Washington Territory, is four hun
dred and sixty-three, embracing the At
lantic, Pacific, Gulf and Lake coasts.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

A GIGANTIC WoRK.-A levee is now in
course of construction between Bayou Sara
and Coumos Landing, La. It's length is
about thirty miles, and it will enclose about
$4,000 superficial acres of land, 25 900 acres ol
which have been ceded to Louisiana by
Congress for levying and draining purposes.
1t is calculated that about $4,000 acres of land
will be redeemed and rendered avalible for cul-
tiyation by the construction of this levce.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16
WHOLE NO. 1873. bis

RETURNING HoME.-In returning after
long absence to the home of our early
years, we are generally disappointed;
some of the warm and kindly assc-
Citations which the memories of happl-
ness enjoyed are fain to produce, are
blighted. A part of the brightness is al
most sure to have passed away, and our
eyes are changed, even if the things they
looked upon have remained the same.-.
The persons whom we loved, too, are sure
to be altered, and rarely for the better
for, even if they be still upon the bright
side of life, the rosebud is generally more
than the rose and if they be on the au-
tumnal side of the hill, we shall have to
mark many leaf that has fallen, .lranya
flower that has faded away
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

A New WAY OF GETTING A Wire
The Albany Journal says that in Sullivan
county, N. Y, few days since, Mr.. Ma
than Hinckley called upon his lady love
for the purpose of marrying her according
to previous agreement. The cruel father
refused him admittanca, and threat
ened him with death The poor lover re-
tired, and, entrusting the tale of his
blighted hopes to an officer of the law,
soon procured warrant for the arrest OF
the fair one on a charge of obtaining a
ring from him under false pretenses. A
constable served the process at time
when the father was absent, and the young
lady was brought forthwith into court,
where the criminal process was withdrawn,
a softer impeachment confessed, and the
following sentence pronounced
MARR1ED.-In Denning, Oct 9th, by
Jacob Ostrander, Esq, Mr.. NATHAN
HINcKLEY to Miss Mary E. DONALDSON
Of Neversink, Sullivan county.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

b0r The Eastern news by the Uncle
Sam is of little interest, save that it is
stated it is intended by the Allies to storm
Sebastopol as soon as the Turkish re-
Inducements arrive. The assault is to
be made by the French while the En-
glish and Turks engage the field forces of
Menchikoff. SOL
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

RfAs 1t is said that there is not so much
unity among the Mormons as people suppose.
There is large portion Of them called GLADDEN.
ties, who are deadly opposed to President and
apostle Young, and he to them. If Col Steptoe
should require voluntary assitance, he could
find it among the very people about Salt Lake.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

H@" Oh, Mary dear, my heart is
breaking!' ~ sit, indeed, Mr.. Closefst:
SO much the better for you" "Why so,
my hidol :" "Bccause, when it is broken
out-and-out, you may sell off the pieces
for gun fints!" Exit Mr. Closelists with
fea-somewhere, and a mittcn pinned
to his coat-tail
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

sST Thirteen hundred and ten persons were
naturalized in the courts of Baltimore last year,
and thirty-two hundred and sixty-eight per-
sons declared their intention TO become citizens
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

COURAGE IN A WoMAN.-When at the
seige of Rouen, in 1869, Catherine de
Medicis exposed herself like common
soldier to the cannonading of the town,
and was reproyed by the Duke of Guise
and the Cardinal of Lorraine for her be-
hayior. Why should | spare my per-
son. said she in reply, "more than you
do' Is it because | have less interest in
what is doing, or less courage than you :
1t is true that | am not so strong as you
are, but | am, trust, as bold"
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16
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WELL PAID FOR HIS TRouBLE--E. w.
Benedict, Esq, of Ogdensburg, n. Y, who
caught the incendiary Wilson as he was in the
act offring buildingin Ogdnesburg, has been
presented by the citizens of that place, with an
elegant set ofplate, two gold watches and $500
as testimonial for bis important scvices,
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

mAp The Fireman's Insurance Compa-
ny of Boston lately received the sum Of
one hundred and fifty dollars, through the
hands of Catholic priest, FROM some con-
science stricken individual, who had either
Willingly or unwittingly defrauded the
company.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

ns- The N. Y, papers say that Mayor
Woods new and stringent police regula-
tons, and the energy with which he has
commenced reform in this department
Of the city government, are working Won
ders.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

The SLAVE Trade = The n Y. Evanqelist
states, from the authority of Capt Smith. now
in custody on charge OF being piratical Sla-
yer, that New York is the chief port in the
world for the slave trade and that, neither in.
in Cuba or the Brzil-is it carried on SO cxten-
sivcly Quite aJarge number ofshipping house $
III that city are interested ia tie trade
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

Ba| Some philosopher has remarked,
-" that the most beautiful hand in the
world is the hand that gives" This
would seem both beautiful and plausible
idea, were it not for the recollection of
the hand that used to give-spanks
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

bF George W. Green, the wealthy
Chicago banker, who was for several days
on trial in that city, on the charge
of causing the death of his wife by poison,
has been convicted of murder in the first
degree. A motion, however, has been
made for new trial.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

MILITARY ROAD From SALT LAKE To
CALIFoRNIA.-Lieut. Col. Steptoe, Com
manding the T. S. troops in Utah, adver-
tise in the "Deseret News" for proposals
to construct the Military Road, author
lied by Congress, from Great Salt Lake
City through to the eastern boundary of
California in the direction of the Cajon
Pass.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILROAD
The Secretary of the Board of Directors
of the Sacramento Valley Railroad, gives
notice that the third assessment of $40
per share has been levied on all stock of
the Road liable to assessment, payable at
the Office of II. J. Pardee.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

BsS@ Statistics have been Published Of the
number of victims of the cholera in France in
1882, 40 and "a; for the first 10000 persons;
for the second, ,lo2 900; and Ia 900 for the last
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

nea- Hope is the last thing that dieth in
man and though it be exceedingly de-
ceitful, yet it is of this good use to us,
that while We are travelling through this
life, it conducts US in more easier and
more pleasant way to our journeys end
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

reA- The London Times speaks of the
Cossacks as they appeared at the recent
battles in the Crimea, as resembling
mounted Yankee, in their agility, intel
ligence, irregular costume, and individual
self reliance"
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16
EPITAPH ON A PRINTER.

Here lies form-place no imposing stone
To mark the bed where eary it has lain;
'Tis matter dead it's mission bcingi done
To be distributed to dust again.
The body's but the type. at best, Of man,
Whose impress is the spirits deathless page
Worn out, the types is thrown 10 pi again.
The impression lives to an eternal age.
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Torn. .S6O,5 $40
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Drawing. The cash paid demand to the holder OF the
Prize.
The drawing will be in the open air (weather permitng
otherwise under awning erected or the purpose. ana
he mode of drawing will he decided by vote Of ticket
oliers present the occasion.
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tlcmcu his character for integrity ana enterrs"
and to the value Of the property in question Ii.
Davis T. Crcnshaw. A. \. Sargent.
aB- A DEPOSIT OF So 900 WILL. RE MADE on THE
FIRST or MARCH, with Adams Go. security for the
movable property in the above prizes.
Nevada Co, Dec. IS 81. T. BOWER
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The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

Omer Pacha went to the opera at Bucha-
rest with his nephew's wife, and the lady sat
through the performance completely un-
veled tremendous innovation Oh tho Tur-
kish custom
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

BI" There are some that live without
any design at all, and only pass the world
like straws on river; they do not go but
are carried.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

Inc Undersigned iIdNlnB purchased ine Stock vi tie
above mentioned establishment. known us the CITY
DRUG STORE, designs 10 keep US
Full and Complete an Assortment
OF all articles apperaining to the Business. can be
found in any in the country. Every art Gle fur
nshed will be guaranteed TO be of the best quality and
as low in price as the quality of the goods will allow.
DIR. RUDOLPH. of Philadelphia, well-known to the
citizens of this neghborhood having had charge of the
above store for months past,) for his skill
Druggist and for his ability and in compounding
Physicians Prescriptions, will have entire charge and
control of the business. DIR. H. HUNT CO.,
Nevada. Dec. %, 1854. Main street.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

ReA-" Gently the dcws arc DER me
stealing," as the man said when he had
five due bills presented to him at one time.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16
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The Westminster Review (LiberaD
Blackwood's Rdinburgh Magazine (Tory)

The present critical state of European affairs will
render these publications unusually interesting du
ring the forthcoming year, They will occupy a
items crude speculations, and flying rumors of the
daily journal, and the ponderous Tone of the future
historian, written after the living interest and ex
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shall have passed away 1t is TO these Periodicals
that readers must look for the only really inteigi
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SUCH in addition to their well-establshed literary
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the consideration of the public.
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in the hands of subscribers, about soon as they
can be furnished with the foreign copies. Although
this involves very large outlay our part, we
shall continue to furnish the Periodicals at the
same low rates as heretofore. VIZ
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16
City Drug Store,

MAIN STREET, NEVADA.
December 16. 1854.
FE1IIE UNDERSIGNED RETURNS HIS SINCERE
n thanks the citizens of Nevada and its vicinity
for the very liberal patronage bestowed upon him since
he has been them and desires to recommend 10
them his successor, DIR. HUNT we'll worthy of
their patronage. JOHN LARK.
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

RA- He who receives a good turn,
should never forget it; he who does one,
should never remember it
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Ditch Property, Ranches & Stores.
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TyIE property of u. Boyer will be Raed fer at NsN1d"
CIV talii,-nn on the fifteenth day OF May, \. d.,
Io5 il consists OF the Water Ditch, known as "ofIer :
bitch which i divided into ak shares, each OF Wnch
will he a prlze Two Ranches stores. and Two ti"u
sand dollars in cash The following Is list OF the mag
t,riya
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PRIZE Mo. 2.
(Sce irize No. ~
PRIZE Mo, 4

storr in Tewtoyn, Nevada Co.. valued at ,oo(
T. .turr n Ill ho guaranteed IL contain two thou
,and dollars worth of goods tn be iuyoiced at the
-yln.stl IL. prices uf iHtvi> y Wall Nrvdta. New
town central for the trade of large PORTION OF
Is,r creek the South Yuba, ana vast range OF
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

Tho undivided oNEsIXTIi OF Boyrcr's Ditch. 20
PRIZE No. S.
The Ranch known : The Bradley liaHch enclosed
with good picket fence, beautifully situated
and excellent soil, producing large crops and
of fine qua,ity. There is IL handsome Cottage on
the Ranch new and well finished-valued
The Nevada journal., 1855-02-16

=
The Ranch is well enclosed with picket fence
and a cnody portion Is under cultivation. II pro
duces potatoes ami Garden vegetables of very super
or quality and quantity. For proof OF the correct
nos, Of the above statement the public invited
10 examine the produce of the present year. There
are great facilities for irrigation where required.
Prom its central position thc ranch i very suitable
ing on The business of hutcherng, OF which
n ..nnI husi,lrss i alrnadv ,.>tnhli-lr!.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

The Wood-Gas Controversy.
RATHER sharn hut 5tstant a.,

-" nrlng Is
"A carried on by some persons interested in
"ood-Gas Patents; and we perceive that the
smoke of their cannon has somewhat obscured
Their VISION. Dr. Z. g. Page, as the attorney for
w. p. Mcconnell, having presented his claims
has presented those Of Petienkofer az Ruland. or
Bavaria--he being their assignee-throueb The
columns of the Daily IiDqes of the Sd instant He
states that the first patent for the Bavarian inven
tion was issued on February "a, 1851, an authen.
ticated copy Of which has been filed in our Patent
Office; also, that the claims Of his assignors were
filed in the Office, 10 protect their rights. more
than year ago. As no patent can be obtained
for making or using Wood Gas, the disputed
point relates to the apparatus, which embraces
the reheating OF the gas-passing IL over red hot
surface IN lis way TO the cooler-afler il is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in DIR. Pages letter
on page 80. Now, as Mcconnell claims 10 have
invented the apparatus for reheating Wood Gas
as far back as lS49-two years previous 10 the
granting the Bavarian patent-and as he OBJ
tanned patent for the same, on the Goth day OF
September last although contested by Pettenko
fer az Rnland, we cannot well conceive who l. II
Bresach wants 10 frightsn, by declaring, through
the columns Of the Times, that he will prosecute
the vioators OF the Bavarian invention. He gives
this notice 10 all who take interest in the intro
duciion OF this invention but, in doing So he for
got TO present any fact upon which the public can
rely, 10 show what patent rights he possesses.
When he again writes 10 inform The public that he
has certain patent rights, and will prosecute these
who infringe them, we hope he will be so good as
10 state what these rights are, 80 that the public
may know what he means.-Se,entTe Ameyican.
Nov left
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11

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Washington sentinel., 1855-03-11
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NJ EW SPRING GOODS.-P. H. Browning.
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ID ARE PENSION BOOkS.-ss Lands In
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COMPLAINTS having been

GREAT COMPLAINTS having been
" made Of the rregulariiy of the running of the
boats between Washington and Alexandra, for
the accommodation of the public, the undersigned
has determined TO run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, ct, s, 81. and LII a. m; 1, 3,
and AZ, p. m.
From Alexandria, II, So, lo4, a. m; l24, 2, 4,
and 81 p m.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
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p. m.
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