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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-12
2ONnrE Dentist.

R,B. LOCKWOOD, Notary Public.
QUINCY, ADAMS COUNTY, IOWA, will
attend to the payment Of Taxes transferring and con-
yssssns Of real estate once In the Clerks Office in the
essft House. Vu'yS
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

On LEvEL.-The idea in the unset
entifc mind has prevailed to considera-
bic extent that the water in the Pacific
Ocean was higher than that in the Allan
tic. This idea Col. Tottcn, engineer of
the Panama Railroad, has demonstrated
to be without foundation. The Panama
Star, of July 2Sth says:
at has been lately decided by Colonel
Totten, after a series of careful tidal OBJ
servations taken here and in Aspinwall,
Navy Bay,) and connected with accurate
levels along the line of railroad, that the
mean height Of the two oceans is exactly
the same, although, owing to the difference
in the rise of the tide at both places, there
are of course times when one Of the oceans
is higher or lower than the other, but their
mean level, that is to say, their height at
half tide, is now proven to be exactly the
same"
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

On THE LooKouT.-Mrs. Chan You, a
Chinese female, who became sufficiently
civilized to adopt the latest Partisan styles,
even to the bonnet and gaiter, desiring to
return to the Howeng Land, took passage
on the clipper ship Lookout, which was to
sail to-day, and in order to avoid the pay
ment of a debt of 5000, slowed herself
away in her berth yesterday. Mr. Lun
Tow, her creditor, not liking the opera
ton, set the Sheriff on the lookout, into
whose hands the lady fell, and she was
held in duress until she can settle the debt.
The initiative nature of the Chinese has
extended so far as to emulate the opera
tions of certain fnanciers, although in this
case, not with like success Sun, 25M.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

ADAMS & Co.-Developements Of re-
cent date have established beyond ques-
tion that this late fast firm was successful
In imposing upon and abusing the conf
dence OF the people to greater extent
than has ever before been practiccd in
America. For an issue of certificates of
deposit for gold actually deposited with
them by their victims, to the amount of
about $4,000, 200, they show assets for a
hundred or two thousands The extent
OF their operations, as well as the losses
the people in the country were subjected
to-, may be estimated, from the statement
made to us by gentlemen of that county,
that IN Ell Dorado the sum lost to deposit
ors by Adams & Co. would not fall much,
if any, short of half million of dollars !
This, too, is only in one county. The
probability is, that the liabilities of the
firm have never been fully stated. The
course of Mr.. l. G. Woods and Mr.. Cohen,
since the failure, would justify the opinion
that not single correct statement of the
affairs OF the house has ever been laid be-
fore the public. Everything has been
done to deceive, mislead and confuse those
who were victimised by these model bank
crs. Wonder if any of the mountain pa
pers will endorse l. G. Woods as the peo-
pies candidate before the next legislature
for the United States Senate /, Last win
ter several of them lauded him to the skies,
as man of talents and business expert
ence; not a politician, and as "an honest
man, the nobIest work of Godp Time
often knocks our good opinion of others
into pi.- Union
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

RESPECT FoRTHE LADIEs.-It is thought. and
justly too, that the presence of ladies is great
restraint on the sterner sex. A man must be
very coarse in his manners, or very forgetful Of
the rules of propriety, who will use the same
freedom IN conversation in the presence of ladies',
that he would Il none but men were with him
Swearing, for instance, is a degrading and fool
lsh practice, in any case, and in any company,
however lowit may be. But if indulged in be
fore ladies', it is rudcness in the extreme And
whoever allows himself to 10 it, throws off the
GENTLEMAN at once. And no LADY will allow
herself to remain where it is prac1iced If we
could have some means provided in this section
of the country by which swearing in the pres,
ence Of man or woman c0lid he prevented. VIC
think the conversation of many would be much
more agreeable, and the state Of society greatly
improved. For nlan who has not rcspcct
enough for his Maker TO refrain from profanine
his name, is not very likely 20 respect the fe.
male character nor the principles which should
govern amoral community. Proflne swearing
is foolish useless, degrading, and destructive Of
much that is good. No mans conversation is
endured more agreeable or effective BY the use
of az oath. A gentlenans S word is good with
out it.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

CLOSING OF FANDANGoEs. If there ever
was q nuisance placed in the midst of quiet
and orderly community, it is fandango house
We have had such in Sonora ever since it be-
came place. They have become dens for the
congregation of the most vile of both sexes,
have been the means of running many young
man who if their temptations had not been plac-
ed in his way might have otherwise behaved as
a good citizen, and have been the most fruitful
hot-beds Of crime in the country, as our Grim
inal statistics will plainly indicate. 1t gives
us pleasure to announce that there is strong
probability that we are fairly rid of these nuisan-
ces, once and forever. Among the resolutions
passed at the Citizens meeting last Monday
evening was one peremptorily ordering the
closing of these dens of infamy, which has had
the desired effect, as the nightly revels of these
dancing halls have ceased. Sonora Herald.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

The WILD MAN OF THE WooDs.-A
letter from Belvidere, Illinois, dated june
20, says: The man running wild near
this place has not yet been captured.
lind his description answers so nearly to
that OF Mr.. Mellen, that there seems
scarcely doubt that he is the man
Scarcely day has passed for week that
ne has not been seen by some one. He is
naked, or nearly SO, and appears to be
afraid Of men, as he always makes of
rapidly through the bush when seen by
them. lie has upon one or two occasions.
however, chased children who were in the
woods gathering berries. On Sundy last,
about fifty men were after him, and on
Monday and yesterday more than this
number, but he has eluded, thus far, all
pursuit. Yesterday he was seen by some
Dutchmen He sprang up from the COW
er OF an old hollow stump, and made off
through the brush SO rapidly that they
could not catch him. The woods are so
thick here, with SO many hollow trees and
hiding places, that it is very doubtful if he
is taken in any other way than by strata
gem, as he is very cunning like all crazy
men. His beard is long, hair over his
eyes, stark naked, scratched and tanned,
and, as you may suppose, he is pitiable
looking object. Some have been near
enough to speak to him, but got no answer
One man met him who had gun, and told
him to stop, or he would fire on him. He
merely turned his head back, but kept on.
What he lives on would be hard to say.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31
WHOLE NO. 277

THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILROAD.
The first excursion on this road took place
on Monday last. This event is one of the
most important that has occurred in the
State. 1t is the beginning of great
chain of railroads through the interior. II
is the dawn of new and nobler era in
the progress af improvement on the Pa
cifc coast, and especially in California;
We hope, therefore, to see this road rap
idly pushed forward-also the road from
San Francisco to San Jose-also the road
from Oakland to Stockton-also from
Benecia to Marysville and from Sacra-
to Valley Railroad be pushed forward
some forty or fifty miles and we shall then
see all of these other proposed lines of
railroads start forward We want but
one road to demonstrate the fact that rail-
roads will pay handsome dividends-that
they will increase our interior trade-that
they will give employment to thousands
now idle-that they will benefit the far
mer, merchant, builder, mechanic and all
classes, and greatly increase our popula-
ton, and it will not be long before we will
have numerous other roads under way.
The people Of Sacramento have reason
to be proud of their new enterprise. Their
city has been first honored with the view
of the iron horse and the wonders he will
perform To them he will first bring the
treasure and the produce from afar-from
the great interior. 1t is an auspicious
event to them and we believe that they
will properly appreciate the advantages
which this road will give them, and not
them only but to the whole State. We
are exceedingly anxious to have the cleo
tions over, that the people may turn their
attention to the development of their in
terror wealth and resources, and to the
welfare of the State generally F.
Journal.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

"WnERE SHALL I Go ;"-Ths is the
question in the mind of many stranger
as he first sets foot in California. Sor e,
it is true, know where to go, having friends
located here or there, residents of the
State. But take the masses, such as come
ostensibly for the purpose of digging gold,
and majority of them know not where to
go. They want to go to the mines, and
this is all they know of California.
Our gold fields are SO vast in extent
from south to north the entire length of
State, and even into Oregon, with width
from fifty to eighty miles-it is no wonder
that a man knows not exactly where to go
But there are reasons and facts that should
have their influence in determining where
to go; such as generally received and ad-
mitt ed opinion as to the richness of the
diggings whether the locality is easy of
access; its proximity to one. or more
points Of trade, at which provisions, imple-
ments and lumber can be obtained and
lastly, though not the least in Importance,
is the certainty of an adequate supply OF
water for gold washing, for without the
latter, the mere richness of the diggings
would avail but little
Men should not expect TO make at this
late day, sudden fortunes at mining Bet
ter rather be satisfied with three or four
dollars day, until becoming some little
acquainted with the hazards, vexations,
the bad and good, luck of mining.
The first effort then should be to Sc
cure employment, even at low wages-say
$50 per month and board. There is a
great advantage in locating where steady
employment can be secured. TO do this.
make tracks for that section of the mining
region that you hear has full supply o.
water for mining purposes. ."-PlocerriHs
american. Door -3
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31
Steep Hollow Canal Go.
10 all whom il may Concern.

TNOW vc that the undersigned did locate by
n due nntce a Canal for mining aud other pur-
poses in the county Of Nevada aud state of Cali
fornia on the 23rl day If May, a. ID. 1855, at
which time they did claim the light and privilege TO
erect the requisite dam; in and across the stream
commonly known as Steep Hollow, in Little \ ork
Township at place called Negro Flat, and about
two miles above the dam of the Chalk Bluff Lum-
ber and Water Company; such dam 10 be sufficient
10 fill ditch and floom OF the following dimensions,
to-xit: Said foon 10 be three feet ~ wide, and
twenty go, inches in depth, 10 conduct the water
from the dam into ditch four (4) feet wide upon
the top, two and one t2!l wide at the bottom and
two and one half l2I) feet in depth. said Ditch or
Canal and floom to run the north side OF steep
Hollow, at a grade of twenty lone 21l feet to the
mi'e and to follow IN line with Steep Hollow
Canon unto the Chalk Buf Saw Mil, then to divide
and run by branches to Walloupa. Red Dos, Mule
Ravine, and intermediate places.
The undersigned hereby notifying all persons
that they claim the right to build said dam, well
as the right of way to contruct the hoom and ditch
as hereinbeiore described. and also sufficient
70 ill the said ditch and noom from and out of the
waters OF Steep Hollow, which are at this date
rightfully and legally 10 other person persons
ciairned or belonging JOHN LOBDELL,
T. Il. MORGAN,
WM. A. BEGOLE,
d. \. CRANE
f,,.a l ~ lSSs 53os
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

GETTING SHAVED BY A CHINAMAx- See
Chinese barber was tried by the Mayor a few
days ago for stealing a slug from Mr.. Living.
On Sunday Mr.. i. gave his infant a slug to a.
muse itself with while he WAS being shaved by
All See. When the shaving operation was
completed, and the Chinan.an gone, the slug
was minus. As it was rather too large coin
for the babe TO have swallowed, Mr. L. suspect
eb his barber
He therefore went to see Mr. Ah See, but
all the satisfaction he could get from him was
a shrug OF the shoulder and 10 shady" The
Mayor did not think the proof sufficiently clear
to authorize the conviction Of All See. so dis
missed the case. Mir. L. will find it cheaper
hereafter to pay decent price aud get shaving
done BY decent people -Ner..
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

HoTELTowN,--This is city, of bach
elors, If we may judge from the vast num-
Der OF hotels, boarding houses, restaurants
and lodgings rooms for the special accom-
mediation OF single gentlemen. This as
sertion IS based upon the supposition' that
our permanently settled "Benedicts'' have
their wives here or en- route hither. Thous-
ands OF unmarried masculines are and have
been tor years past eating here and sleep
ing there, and having .sbome' nowhere
On J street alone there are at present just
thirty hotels Gin full blast, and it is esti-
mated that in the city the number of pub
llc houses of this character is not less than
two hundred. - Union.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

INFLUENCE OF WoMAN.-It is better
for yot to pass an evening once or twice
week in lady's drawing room, even
though the conversation is rather slow and
you know the girls songs by heart, than
in club, tavern or pit of theatre. AL
amusements of youth to which yirtuous
women are not admitted, are deleterious
to their nature. All men who avoid fe-
male society have dull perceptions and
are stupid, or have gross tastes and revolt
against what is pure Your club swag-
gerers, who are sucking the butts of bill
lard cues all night, call female society in
sipid. Poetry is insipid to yokel; beau
ty has no charms to blind man music
does not please an unfortunate brute who
does not know one tune from another
and as true epicure is hardly ever tired
OF water sanchy brown bread and butter.
l protest [ can sit for a whole night talk
ing to well-regulated, kindly woman
about her girl coming out or her boy at
Eton, and like the evenings entertain
ment- One OF the great benefits a man
may derive from woman's society is, that
he is bound to be respectful to them. The
habit Is of great good to your moral man ,
depend upon it.
Our education makes Of us the most
eminently selfish men in the world We
fight for ourselves, we push for ourselves,
we cut the best slices out of the joint at
club dinners for ourselves, and light our
pipes and say we won't 60 out we pre-
fer ourselves and our case and the great
est good that comes to man from wo-
mans society is, that he has to think of
some one to whom he is bound to be con-
StantlY attentive and resnectG1l
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

NEVER ASK QUESTIONS IN HURRY. -
"Tom, word with you.''
BE quick, then, Pm in a hurry"
~ hat did you give your horse the other
day :"
"a pint of turpentine."
John hurrles home and administers the
same dose to favorite charger, ,who strange
to say, drops off defunct in half an hour
His opinion of his friend Tom S veterinary
ability is somewhat staggered. He meets
him the next day -
"Well, Tom' .
swell John, What is it %
4 gave my horse pint of turpentine
and 1t killed him as dead as julius G Esar. :
$50 it did mine. .
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

THE CLIMATe CnANGING.-Who that
lived here in 80 and '5l will soon forget
the clouds ofdust which poured down from
the hills every afternoon during the sum
mer: To walk up Clay street or any of
the parallel streets was a serious under
taking, which had to'be done by rule, the
head being held down and handkerchief
applied to the eyes or mouth, or the hand
kerchief thrown over the face like a lady s
veil. Oh f. it was terrible But what a
change! One scarcely suffers the slight
est annoyances from the dust nowadays
We may thank the sprinklers in part, and
in part the planked streets. The fact is
that our city is much more endurable
summer home than people a few years
ago thought it possible for it ever to be-
come. Some will have it that the climate
is changing 1t is favorite notion that
the Yankee population is revolutioniziug
the climate. Pahaw. Dry up the Pa
ci6c Ocean on the west and razee the ST.
ezra Nevada Mountains on the east, and
you may begin to talk of the climate
changing by human agency y-44Aa.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

No fIGBT.-The fight between Yankee sui
Ivan and Joe Wmrow, for which each has been
in training for soms weeks. is broken of in
consequence of an injury having been sustained
by Sullivan in one OF his hands, which it is said
will have to be amputated. OF course all bets
will have to be withdrawn Thus it seems that
Providence has interposed TO prevent another
disgusting exhibition and perhaps bruisl
butchery vsrg sf-.-ls1
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31
Dr.. Il. v, EICKNELL,
Eclectic Physician and Surgeon.

Sa2. BICKNELL would hereby give noice to his
- friends and the public that he has disconnected
himself ffuh all other pursuits and viii hereafter devote
hi elf exclusively the duties Of his profession In its
various branches OF Aedicne surg ry, Obsetrcks and
Dentistry The Electric System Vi Medicine dscards the
,,ss ol Mercury and all other poisonous minerals Med
icu,s Fese Botanic Vegetable medicines and their
extract. We would advise miners TO put mercury IN
ti,.jr -ic, boxes by 50 doing they would their
M ad their health and il hey need any medicine take
some sin,pe vegetable which always be found at our
OFFICE on s;iN1AD D 81 REEF NEVADA, TWO DOORS
AEtVE THE UNilN uuT.i where We have well
safce assortment OF rrs> and Medicines, Roots Herbs
and Re-Iuuis
}r icnril viii ray particular attention to the practice
OF rentstry and from his long eHpe ence and thorough
know ledge " tie bu>iness nc Is enabled TO gVe entire
satisis c!;on 10 those who may call him Tor Dental
operations 80 e.
PRICES-Te,h plugged with pure gold for S3 cavity
Teeth nil.ed with ru Poll Dt - cavity Teeth insert
ed on pivot r s. cach. Teeth extracted fer - each.
Teeth crlnSrd or lrnm 81 10 So Scu-
lie also MSS q Fuoth puS1er which is unequalied FOL
uring the scurvy maklu5 HE Teeth white and purifying
ne Ereah May 2J-tf
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

nsss- A nugget ofgold wcigliieg 500 va
taken out at Birds Flat, Placer county, lag
week
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31


GENERAL WAsHINGroN's LAST VorE.
Every incident in the life of Washington
is full of interest. That plain, heroic mag
nitude of mind which distinguished him
above all other men, was evident in all his
actions. Patriotism, chastened by sound
Judgment and careful thought, prompted
all his public acts, and made them exam
pies for the study and guidance of mankind.
1t has been said that no one can have the
shortest interview with truly great man,
without being made sensible of his superb
ority. Of too many who have some way
earned the title of great, this is no means
true. Its applicability to the character OF
Washington is verified in the following in
teresting circumstance, related by corr
respondent Of the Charleston Courier:
81 was present." says this correspon-
dent, ''when General Washington gave his
last vote. 1t was in the spring Of 1893,
in the town of Alexandria. He died the
llth of December following. The court
house of Fairfax county was then over the
market house, Immediately fronting Gads-
by's Tavern The entrance into it was
by slight fight of crazy steps on the
outside. The election was progressing
several thousands of persons in the court
house yard and immediate neighboring
streets; and l was standing on Gadsby 5
steps when the Father Of his Country
drove up, and Immediately approached the
courthouse steps; and when within a yard
Or two of them, saw eight or ten good
looking men, from different directions, cer-
tainly without the least concert, spring
simultaneously, and place themselves in
positions to uphold and support the steps
should they fall in the Generals assent OF
them. | was Immediately at his back,
aud in that position entered the court.
house with hinl-followed in his wake
through dense crowd to the polls-hcard
him vote-returned with him to the out
ward crowd-heard him eheered by more
than two thousand persons as he entered
his carriage-and saw his departure.
There were five or six candidates on the
bench, sitting and as the General APP
preached them, they rose in body and
bowed smilngly and the salutation hav-
ing been returned very gracefully, the
General Immediately cast his eyes towards
the registry of the polls, when Colonel
Deneale Il think it was) said well,
General, how do you vote , The General
looked at t!ic candidates, and said : 'Gen-
tlemen, | vote for measures, not men ;;
and, turnisg to the recording table, audi
| ly pronounced his vote-saw it entered
made graceful bow, and rctired'
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

= ss5-There are ffty-six election precincts IL
Yuba county.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31

ssyNThe Constance, lately arrived from Oh;
nas brought 1861 mats of su gar.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-31
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Proposals for Clothing, &c.

QuARrsRnAsrEns OFFICE U. s. MARINE coRrs,
Washington, June %, 1855
AEALED PROPOSALS viii be Office until Thurs
y day. day 1858, ~ O'Clock, for The supply
following ARTICLES,
required fiscal he delivered at the
Marine Clothing store 81 aker ueet New York. free OF expense
to the United States, viz
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used by The u. :. army
paint properly varni-hed
strapped completes aud the letters q u s. M painted on
back
leather visor and
the letters 8. u :. M,"in the
600 uniform caps with brass scales, eagle, &c. complete
l 900 pompons
patent leather stocks
3 500 pairs hr0gans
900 gray bankets q. M in black
the
diminish quantity OF the articles
the require, reserved
samples the otc Of The Assistant Quar-
walker New York, the uhce
OF Marine Corps Marine Barracks Washington
City, H. g.
Bidders The
office, their sutieiency
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Proposals CioIpgn &c. and addressed
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Law school OF Cumberland University, al lebanon
tr1af Tcnneases.
FACULTY Hon Abraham carohen late oae Of the circuit
judges OF Tennessee.
Non Green the cour
OF Tennis
Hon Broshed L. Ridley oae othe caaneeors Of the
Judges Green dew their whols time exclusively
10 The school.
Paa instrAio.i Daily Of each class The
regular explanations OF the
daiS lessons progress of the examinations
Weekly law equity, which stu
OF facts BY the profes
and through all the known IN actual
practice The framed as 70 require them prepare
willis documens read evil
deneo IN The trials Some OF casss are taken BY appeal 70
which held monthly The class, and Ia
public die every The students clerks sher-
jurors and ehanceors, aud In other Official ca
tacities connected with their suit.
the Third Monday IN sep
tonber Thursday February The second
the succeeding Monday February and end SECOND
Thursday IN July.
81 boarding $50. their books
which can be the Lebanon bookstores.
Four required complete course Jules The stu
No study Tor I'D
There four regular classes students
any time during the collegiate year.
There Is legislature connected with The school
Number OF students The last collegiate eiglysiI
ROBERT L. CARUTHERS,
Feb lleoiy Pse-ideni Board % Trustees