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PAYsoS and DUSroSs PenmaasiiP comprises a
complete system of instruction by practical teachers
with separate couse Of instruction for ladies, and
book of u ercaniie forms IN dali. in the Office and
comting.room Boston COSBY X Nichols. Sold by
C. : Francis CO..
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25
FRENCH TRANSLATION sELF-TAUGHT BY Gun.
All Crasht

I,YNx n T,Iror limo pp. 4l6 Boston; Crosby &
Nichols. Sold By c. s Francis Co
The d, sgn of this manual is to advance the pupil
10 the practice of translation instead of conhning him
TO The study of the spoken language. 1t consists OF
selection of easy passages with an nterOear trans
lstion, according to the Hamtonisn mehod-e1tracts
fom French prose and poetry for ranslstng with the
aid of dicticnsry-and a synoptiea view OF the
French verbs.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

Tie JEALOUS IIIfe and The Confessions y Prehy
Homan. by Miss PARDoE, are republished by Fet-
ridge Co. The former novel is the latest production
of the fluent autboress and compares very favorsoly
with her former works. 1t is written with her usual
vivacty and more than her usual discrimination. The
il cidents are drawn from English domestic life, and
though occasionally highly colored, are in the main
natural and are presented with truth of perspective
The plot is managed as to sustain the interest o' the
reader without ,orestalling bis curiosity.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

A Geological and Typographical Map Of ths Mn
erai District cf Lake Superior, computed and drawn
byJ. C.. BooTH and E. J. HURIBURT Is published by
j. H. Cotton & Co. 1t exhibits the rlatiye position
of the Copper and Iron Mines the selections made by
the sault Sc. Marie Canal Company, the Swamp or
State Land and Individual Possessions, forming
valuable aid TO our geographical knowledge OF that
important region.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25
CITY ITEMS

The weather yesterday was Of the dos-dsy sort
warm close and uncomfortable. Ii was cloudy during
the evening but not enough 10 promise rain.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

mos. competent authorities. and on questions which
have no, A-sen in the tribunals Of Pennsyvsnis hos
selected from NE most sp proved works such prnci
pies be judged osf IN accordance with night re !
son and least dependen upon mere teehuic shiy The
volume brought cut in the excellent Typographical
s,le for which the Isv-pub icstons Of the eminent
pubH-hng house from which n proceeds are dis'an-
guished.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

DISC0URSFs. by W H. FUsXEss l2rno.. pp. 31e. Phil.
sceipbit: @. CollnA kew-S OH; c. 5. Francis.
Devoted chiefly to the more practical and devo-
tional aspects Of religion these discourses by emf
rent Unitarian clergyman distinguished for their
pure moral tone, their bold and earnest philanthropy
and their natural and impressive eloquence Several
of them discuss the "erctng questions of the day
with manly courage and fidelity.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

learning to Tan is The first of series Of picture
books ior he nurory by JAcoB ABBOTT, with copiou'
embellishments ana variety of 'amI ar cOnversa'
tons, prepared with the wellknoFn ingenuity and
tact of The author. Cl2mo PIP. 1872. Harper
Brothers,
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

HISTORY OF THE COUNCIL OF TRENT. From the
French OIL p BUksENER. Edited by JOHN MoCLis1oeH'
NJ. Bungener is an eloquent French writer, with
certain spice Of the meodramatic in his illustrations,
and distinguished for his attempts to present religious
truth in popular dIess In this volume the su lject
is treated with his accustomed yivacity, although it
affords less scope to his peculiar talent, than the
themes which he has set forth in his former produc
tions. 1t exhibits luminous view Of the course of
discussion in the celebrated Council and the gradual
process by which the Roman Catholic faith was em
bodied iii a systematic form. The American editor,
Rev. DIR. McClntock, gives an interesting account Of
the preceding histories of the Council of Trent and
a summary of its DEGREES and Canons.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

We have received from Bangs Brother q Co. the
laies, volumes Of Bohn's Libraries comprising
CoSnE's History Of the Arabs an Span, vol III
SMITHS Lectures on Modern History, vol IL ana
SrASLEY's Synopsis Of DHteh-f7sm'sh Painters.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

IOWA AS 1T rs IN 1855. By n. Howr PsskEE lsno
pn SI Chicaso: Keen Lea New-forh; f'~'e'
Nels
In this volume the emigrsnt to the Far West VIII
find great mass of wel-dgested informstion relative
to the agricultural and mineral resources OF the young
State of Iowa the face OF the country population ana
business statistics Of the most important cities ana
towns II has evidently been prepared with great care
and good Judgment, and viii form welcome soai
,ion to the library of American seogsPhy'
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

. STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF TIE WEST INDIA
ISLANDS BY RIcHAkD 5. FIsHxR, NJ d. Elmo PIP o.
}. h Cotton Co. So
Busloess men, travellers, invahds, editors, and
others whose attention is often directed to the West
Ind;es win best appreciate the value of this little
,olr,re q. book of reference. 1t contains a brief
but satisfactory description of those islands, skiltuly
cordeusing into barrow space great deal Of su-
hon,ic information. 1t is work to lie the table
of ,be Glasses alluded TO- and to be frequently con-
suited.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25
NEW PUBLICATIONS..

hATHEMATICAL DICTIONARY AND CYCLOPEDIA
OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE. BY CHARLES DAVIS
Id enf WILLIAM q. PEcK, A ". svo., pp 532 A s.
BeIats c..
1hesiudebt Of mathematics viii welcome this volume
as valuable addition to the textbooks in his favorte
science. AS manual Of reference, it fills a place
which no other work in the language can justly claim
Ipresents precise and accurate definition of every
term which enters into the vocabulary Of mathematics
and at the same time gives condensed view Of the
different branches Of the science in form adapted
to popular comprehension. Nor are its uses confined
to the professed mathematical student The general
reader who is often at loss fer the exact significance
Of some technical term, will be able TO remove his
difficulties by consulting this volume. In the execu
ton Of tie work the authors have aimed at brevity
and ceaness, and they certainly have succeeded in
presenting great amount Of information in COM
pact and Ierpicuous form.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

NIBLo's.-The delightful opera Of Cinderella sgain
drew a crowded house last night at Niblos. Tonight
M Burton mskes his last appearance for tbs season.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

LETTERS TO THE PEOPLE on HEALTH AND HAP
PINEsS.. By CATHARISE 4. BEEcBER- limo, PIP l3l
Harper Brothers,
The intention Of Mis- Beecber in publishing this
velume is to arouse the attention of the American peo
pie to certain facts in their mode Of life, which she re
eaids as eminenty destructive Of health and happi-
Dess. Her plan embraces description of human
ply sioogy in popular language, an exposition of the
laws Of health the abuses Of the bodily organs and
the evils resulting from such abuses, together with
their appropriate remedies In many Of her state
meDs she has been anticipated by tle hygenc writers,
whose productions have swarmed from the press within
the last ten years but she illustrates and enforces her
views with an eloquent urgency peculiar to herset
The whole volume exhibits the vigor of thought and
boldness of expression that characteristic of her
Iame.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

ENGLISH REPORTS N LAW AND EQUITY Eiitei
BY RIxuSD II. BTsSETT sue CHAussT ssirH. Vol
xviii. Beston: Little Brvvr Co hsv-fork; Lewis
4 Blood.
The PRESENT volume Of the English Lsw and
Es1iry Reports" with the two succeeding volumes,
will complete tie Eases in the Comts of Common Law
fIom the Nicbaemss Term 1854 to the close OF the
legsl year 1855 The two latter will be issued before
the close Of the year. thus bringing down the decisions
TO the very lats: period. and for the future the
youmes viii be published rapidly as possible, not
exceeding four per annum.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

by JosEFH Y. MoFFETTE. lsno pp o. 5 n. Cotton
Co
general description Of the disputed territories, in-
Guiding geographical and statistical details, Is given
in this seasoDsble publication. 1t is filed with nor
nation Of great value TO emigrants, travellers aud
others especially interested in that portion Of the
country The volume is illustrated by carefully pre-
paved msps.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25
THE ROSE OF SHARON, for 1856. Edited by Mr.. C. NJ
SAWYER I1mo PIP. SCI Boston; Abel Tonpkins.

TIE HOSE OF SHARON, foT l8j5 Edited by MTs c. Il.
SAWYER limo, pp S4 Boston; Abel Tompkins
This popular annual makes its appearance for the
eighteenth time, both early in the season, and with un
diminished interest in s contents and beauty in its
execution. Tie list OF contributors shows some ad-
ditons e. the familiar names which have heretofore
graceo its pages with their offerings. Zoe Centui-
on" by j. X. Fisher; evidence Of Immortality"
by A D. M,yo; 90 The Students Love-" by Mrs
soule; "visit 70 Nj. Htna," by PIiny Miles; " The
Ocean," by Horace Greeley; " Good Cheer" by
Henry Bacon; "Helen De Riemer, by the Editor
"Guuk Soul by w. S. Balch; "Natural and Spir
itual Providence, by Thomas Starr King; and =" Solo
mon ard the Lilies" by L. II. Chapin, are among the
leading prose articles. number Of poetcal pieces
by the Editor and others complete the attractions
the volume. The pictorial illustrations are Of SUI
perior order
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

REPORTS OF DECISIONS ~ THE SUPREME COURT
or THE UNITED STATES By b. r CCRTIs Bos-
Liisie, Brown & Co. New-Iork: Lewis Blood
We have three new volumes Of Mr. Justice Curtis's
valuable edition Of the United States Reports. This
work has already won the emphatic approval of the
brightest lights Of the profession throughout the
country
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

PRFCEpRNTs OF INDICTMENTS AyD SPECIAL
PLEAS. ~ CHARLEs X. TRAx and y. NAsD. svo,
pp st2 Bsston: Little Brown Z c. hew-forki Lewis
Blood.
In preparing this collection of precedents for Grim
inal peadDgs the authors have made free use Of the
excellent orks Of Gsbbet; and Starkie though large
number of the forms are original and have been drawn
expressly for this volume. The precedents are ar
ranged in alphabetical order, and most Of them are
preceded and accompanied with directions and notes
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-25

TEE UNHOLY ALLIANCE: Az AMERICAN VfEw o. THE
WAR IN TIE EAST. By WLLIAn GILES DIX. l2no, pp.
Isl. ChaIles y. Merton.
An eloquent protest against the pretensoDs Of the
Allies in their quarrel with Russia. The sly is often
too rhetorical for the subject but many important
views are set forth in an impressive manner.
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
SUMMONS.

7
County ofNevada 14th Judicial District
j. STEAD, Greeting: You arc hereby commanded toap-
near and answer within days after the service Of this
xt II served in tts county within twenty days if out
m this county and in this District and within forty
II ou. Of this District and within this state the complaint
I Manson Plaintiff file in the Clerks office of
the District aforesaid against Defendant for
she recovery of three i and eigty two dollars Or
in case Of your failure TO appear and answer
plaiat said Plaintiff viii take Judgment against you
therefor default together with damages and costs Of
suit and also demand Of the Court such other relief
rr.ve3 for in his said complaint
n testimony whereof l. JOHN H. B0SrWICK, Clerk of
l. l4h Judicial District Court aforesaid do hereunto set
y hand and nlpcss the Seal of said Court this e6th day
of September, a y 1855. J. II B0STWlCk, Clerk
BY t. P HAwIEY. d. C.
State o; California County Of Nevada, in District
Court 18th Judicial District.
2. Manson VS.. T. S. Barnstead.
tappearing my satisfaction from the affidavit OF the
above named z Manson that cause of action exists
against the said T. Barnstead Defendant in the above
entitled action Defendant cannot be found
after di!Sent search made and that he is resident of
this State DO order that the in this action
be served by publication thereof in each week for
period OF three weeks in the Nevada Journal news
paper published Nevada City County and State aore
said.
Given under my hand this Sept, o6th A. p. 1855.
THOMAS H. CASWELL, County Judge
TIuE CoPY-ATTEsT:
J. H. BOSTWICK, Clerk District Court.
sent os-3y By I. p. HAwIEY, d. {
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
: LIS, DC

49,, S6S
RAR 'ao-,, iron. Shutter Iron.
, iron. s. I, Galvanized iron;
"ras,.r', ope IT:
1per-
Uaivi
Copper ~-..
Copper RiveGs and l. ).
Zinc Nails, Speter, 81.
Banca Tin. Lead pipe. Sheet iead,
Bar Lead, Pig Lead, Wrought spikes,
Force Pumps, Lift Pumps.
Rams, Yellow metal, Bellows.
Composition Nails Coke Tin plate,
Leaded plate. Charcoal plate.
Blbb Cocks, Stop cocks, Croton cocks.
Oil cocks, Steam cocks; Boiler rivets
Shutter Rivets, Cooper's Rivets,
IlDmens rivets, Copper rivets,
Leather Hose, Hemp hose,
Canvass hose, India Rubber hose,
ose pipes, Hose Couplings,
Copper Bottom. Barber's Basins,
Water closets, Wire CLOTH
1inmens S tools, Tinmen's Machines,
Solder Irons, Plumbers Tools,
Black Lead CTucihles Kettle Ears,
Sauce IAN Handles, Jack Screws,
Iron Safes, &c,
The above Goods are now in store and for sa
by THOS. II, SELBY + CO.,
August l0-3m
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
SHERIFF,S SALE.

10y virtue of an execution me directed issued from
the Clerks office OF the District Court in and for he
County of Nevada, in favor Of H. r Ferre and againss
adams Co. dated Sept. llih 1855, for the OF Ons
Thousand and Seventy Dollars Debt Damages with in
erest on The of One Thousand and Seventy Dollars
from the 3ls day Of August D. 1866 ut the rate OF
per cent per together with of suit taxed al
~ 90 100 Dollars have levied upon and seized the fol
owing described properly to wii
house and the lot which il stands, situated on
Boulder Street, in Nevada City, and occupied by
H. K Ferre dwelling house which shall sell at pub
lie auction. 10 the highest bidder for cash, in front OF the
Sherifs Office, Nevada City, the Sd day of October.
D. 1855 Given under my hand this 18th day of Sept
A. d. 1855 Attest w W. WRIGHT. sheriff. n. q
Sep IA, ids BY C. FABIUs WooD. Under Sheriff
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
FOR SALE,
The Back Bone House.

si.nassd on thu Ridge between the Middle and South
Euhs's about Eneen miles from Nevada. Tn properly
Oou.ss OF one House. containing five rooms; wo Barns
Corra 8 never failing Spring OF water and leo acres OF
and about three acres well fenced The above Honse
&he best stand the RIDGE and is now rented at eghy
dears per month The above property will be sold low
and the terms made easy. Possession can be given al
short notice. For further particulars enquire OF w C.
Carter or the premises or of R F. McConn, Nevada or
Sept 2s-Ims W. VAN DYKE, sac. City.
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
San Francisco Advertisements.
l.. p. Fishers
ADvER TISING AGENCY
San Francisco, Califor


Iron Building, opposite the Pacific Express Oice-En
trance on Washington street Upstairs
T p FISHER is sole Agent fo- the following News
LIE papers, published in California, Oregon, and the
Sandwich Islands.
Sacramento Union, San Joaquin Republican, Nevada
Journal, Columbia Gazette, Marysvilie Herald Gras
Valley Telegraph, Shasta Courier Empire Argus CoIoa
Mountain Democrat Paceryille; Auador Sentine Jack
son; Yrcka Union Weaverville Democrat Iowa Hil New
Petaluma Journal. Petauma San Jose telegram C,Ii
fornia Farmer, Sacramento; Southern California Los
Angeles; San Diego Herald, Oregonian Portland O IT
Oregon Statesman, W. T.; Pioneer and Democrat OIxm
pa, Puget Sound Poynesian, Honolulu s.
N B B--ADVERTISEMENTS and SUBSCRIPTIONS ca
licited for the above named Papers.
Files of the principal Papers of California and OREGON
may be found at this Office.
ADVERTISING IN THE ATLANTIC STATES-I p
FISHER having completed his arrangements will at
tend to the forwarding of advertisements to all the prn
cioal largest circulating newspapers published in tho
Atlantic States fine opportunity here presented for
advertising in any section of the Union at the lowest
rates and in prompt and satisfactory manner All de-
sirous Of doing invited TO call on him and leave
their orders. eft
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Nevada Township
y of Brdgport, =. Refore nanie Dustin, Justice Of
the Peace Personally appeared before this N
day ofJuy A. D. 1855, Sarah Hargrears, Wife of Samuel
llargrear Of said Township, and being duly made
declaration that from and after this dale She intends
carry III her own name and her account tho
business OF Merchandising, Ranching and keeping public
Boarding House, and that The amount invested in said
business does not exceed Five Thousand Tollars.
Given under my hand this I'd day of July A. D. 1855
DANL DUSTIN, Justice Peace
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
DEER CREEK BAKERY
Meat and Vegetable Market.

BEST BREAD IN THE CITY n
NJ A L L l S T ER & KEN IT
HE subscriber having just completed the New Store
near the foot of Main and Broad streets begs leave
to inform his friends and the public, that he has
moved to the above stand he is prepared
the public with the
Choices Heats and Vegetables,
which can be ound in the market, and at prices low
enough to be in keeping with the times.
We kill none but American cattle of the best quality
and keep always hand good supply Of meats of al
kinds. At A. McALLISTEP
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
wells. Fargo & Co.'S Express.-LETT

Wells, Fargo & Cos Express.-LETTIR
NOTICE-We will iurn ish Government Cent Euvel-
opes with Frank 1pon them, at the rate of S12 SO
Per Hundred which will carry Single Letters enclosed
therein over any of ou California Coast Routes free
of charge. The Ten Cent ovornment Envelopes, with
our Frank will be furnished at $40 per Hundred
which will carry Single Letters enclosed therein, free OF
further charge, through Atlantic Express,
Letters not covered by these Envelopes will be charged
at old rates. c. w. MULFORD, fgent.
August "a, ls55-3m
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
THEATRICAL NOTICE.

TINE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES
L to the Profession that he has, at considerable
expense fitted up in magnificent s. THEATRE with
a stock of Scenery Stage, IRE Rooms and every
req uise for Theatrical enter lents 1t will comfort
ably Five Hundred perso..,, ~nd WILL BE RENTED
Ry THE NIGHT WEEK MONTH Tor Dramatic En-
tertainments, Concerts, Exhibitions, &c. &c ON THE
MOST REASONABLE TERMS All communications ID
dressed to the undersigned will be attended it'll des-
patch. Nevada, Feb. eff I. FRISBlt..
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

nj Office Is HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors and all
persons having claims against the estate of ISAAC
w. HURD, deceased late of the county of Nevada ic
exhibit and present the with the voucher
TO the undersigned at his place of residence in
Bridgeport township within months from date hereo
for settlement, they will be forever barred of the ben
eft of said estate. TH0S. d. CULVER, Admr
August 2s-tw+
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
CONSTABLE'S SALE

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA County Of Nsvsda-ss -
~ BY virtue Of Execution to delivered, issret
from the Court of =. Vanharcn Es7. auacti Susfie-
of the Peace in the County afnssaid bsrg 'atC
September lst a. d. 1850 to sa!isy jusg sBent fe-
costs rendered by the Court Of T. W CobuY iatc Jusfs
Of the Peace the 2Sh day Of November u. - 1855 y
favor of T. W Colburn and + fsteys Iill and aesnss
W BEENEY for the of S5c 4o Cost, u snit have
taken in Execution, and will sell to ho highest bcT e'
Cash, the premises in the towr of Nevad on THURS
DAY OCTOBER 18TH A. D. 1855, between the hour ID y
O'Clock A. and Il O'Clock, NJ, all the right tito ard
interest of George W Beeney and to the Town Lot aue
Store occupied by James Co.. situate the Paz7
at the junction of Main and Boulder street taken the
property Of George W. Beeney to satisfy the above DC
mands and accruing Costs.
Nevada, October 3, 1855
E. ETEYS HILL, Constable
Nevada, October 5, 1S55-tds
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

nj OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN thai all persous having
" CLAIMS against the estate of THOMAS HICKLAN
deceased, requested to exhibit the with the ne
cessary vouchers to the undersigned Administrator the
said Thomas Hcklan, my office in Nevada within ten
months after the date of this notice, otherwise their
claims will be forever barred.
August 3l-lm 10. FELT, Public Administrator
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05

NO WONDER HE WAS THANKFU1-Read
and Judge for yourselves Gentlemen-H Having
experienced the beneficial effects of Dr. McLane's
Celebrated Liver Pills, take great pleasure in
recommending them to the public. feel warranted
il saying, that they are certain Cure for Liver
complaints and Blors diseases, no matter how diff
cult or long. .stadding. | myself was sfiicted wig
this dreadful disease for two years, and oh! how
thankful | am that head of these Pills. ] pur-
chased of one of your agents three boxes, and be-
fore had finished the third box completely
cured. l verify believe but for DR.. McLane's
Liver Pills, should now have been in my grave
and stand living witness of the efficiency of DR.
McLane's Liver Pills. Besides recovering my
health, consider that l have saved in pocket some
two three hundred dollars physicians fees.
This testimony l give you with the greatest
pleasure, and hope it may do something towards
making these invaluable Pills known to all who are
suffering with liver complaint.
WA. HISS, Traveller in Western New York
| P. S. pr. McLane's Celebrated Liver Pills, also
his great American Vermifuge or Worm Destroyer
can be had at all respectable Drug Stores in
California.
Purchasers will please be careful to ask for, and
take none but DR.. McLanes Liver Pills. There
are other Ills, purporting to be Live1 Pills, now
before the public.
| Dr. W G. ALBAN, Broad street, Nevada.
| II Park 4 White, Wholesale Agents, and
dealers in Family Medicines, Washington street,
between Sansome and Battery, San francisco.
! August Il. ls55-tf
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.,

nj Office hereby given to the creditors and all PER
sons having clen3 against the estate of samueI sr
rson deceased late Of the county Nevada exhibit
and present the same with The necessary vouchers
undersigned at bis place Of residence in Alpha Washing
ton township. within ten months from date hereof for
tie cn or they will be forever barred of The benht
sad estate. B. A. HARRISON, Administrator
Nevade. September eIst lSa5.-}M
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
Seni-Annual Report.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION of an Act
entitled IAN Act to provide for the Incorporation of
towns" the undersigned submit the following Report Of
the Finances and affairs of the town of Nevada fer
term ending Sept l, 1855.
The present Board of Trustees took Office the 9th day
OF May, at which time the outstanding Indebtedness
the Town Jas. ......--.-.. S1l-0 IS
Money in han1s sdrer was ....... Sc so
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-05
Dissolution NOtire.

Thh Law fAklAEkSHlP heretofore existing between
he undersigned under the name and STYLE ofTvyTEn
: ARlS is this day dissolved by mutual consent Al,
entrusted to the late firm will hererfter he ne
acted oy u A TWEED at lis office in Davis Brick Rud
ing Broad street All persons indebted TO the late ir
VIII please make prompt payment either of the upJor
Sgneu. NILES SEARLS
feFaua eet I-ow C. A. TWEED