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NUTS, latest growth 1 cask
Vl just received by
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No. 40, opposite Centre Market.
Jan 6-3tif ia
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ifoin S4o To sl5O Meiodeons from five different
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The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

JONATHAN AT HIS OLD TRICEs. Kendall. oi
the New Orleans Picayunc, relates the follow
ing. which occurred in MS presence at Baden
Baden. in Germany.
At the juncture we were joined by an En-
glish party, when the subject-mattcr brought
under discussion was bathing. Il take cold
bath every morning when at home said John
Bull. so do J." rctorted the Yankee. Win
ter and summer" continued the Engishman
My system exactly responded the Yankee
is your weather and water cold?' queried
John Bull Brightly chilly" continued broth
er Jonathan. "iiow cold ?' inquired John. -
$50 cold that the water all freezes as | pour
it down my back. ard rattlcs upou the floor in
the shape Of haill' continued the Yankee
with the same cunning twinkle of the eye
'N ere You in the next room to me in Amer-
Ca" he responded, and could hear me as l am
taking my sponge-bath ola cold winters NOR
Ming. YOU would think was pouring dry beans
down my back y The Engishman shrugged
his shoulders as with q chill, and marvelled.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

A Coon TAKE-OFF The following is one
of the many instances Of individual daring ex-
hIbited by officers of the Allied army during
the late iercely contested engagement in the
Crimea as related by the correspondents of the
London press ut is said that a very young
man, an officer in the 7th regiment Corporal
Pinwhistlc, sou Of Dudley Pinwhistle, Esq, OF
Pinwhste Green.) during the hottest part Of
the battle seized brass sixty-four pounder
under his arm ran within two hundred yards
OF the Russian entertainments, sprang into them
in spite of a most CALLING fire from a sixty
hundred gun battery, deliberately pointed his
piece along the lines of the enemy, touched it
off with tie butt of cigar he was coolly smo-
king at the time, and blew at least five thou
sand of them into eternity! He next spiked
all their guns had hand-to-hand fight with
seventeen ffcrs had both his legs and arms
shot off by the explosion of brass drum, and
finally escaped with his life by running the
gauntlet on hi stumps chased by the remain
ing portion Of the Russian garrison, under
General knockcmup. We have since learned
that Lord Raglan, npon being made aware Of
the facts above stated, Immediately promoted
the hero to third sergeant, and presented him
with the handsome sum Of five shllings, as ev-
idence of his appreciation Of the service rem
dered."
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

YoUR REAL CHARAcTER.-Habituali IL
reverence and disobcdicnce towards pa
rents, af1ixes stigma upon the reputation
of a child, for which no beauty Of person,
no splendor Of endowments, no accumu-
lation Of accomplishments, can compen-
safe. You may garnish over a character
like this as you will the core Of it is bad
radically bad, wherever there is habitual
disrcspect to kind parent, there are 9TH
er evil qualities with it 1t is as infallible
a symptom Of disease within, as the spots
which bctokcn the leprosy. What avails
it that you are all amiablencss and COM
plaisance in company, if you can 90 home
and treat an atfcctionate father or mother
with sullcnness or indecorum : Your
real character is that which you wear at
home the other is put on for effect you
change your dress, when you 90 visiting.
1t would be something, if you bestowed
your sour looks and ungracious answers
upon strangers, and kept your smiles and
courtesics for the domestic circle But
your evil tempers are all reserved for
those whose claims upon your reverence
and affection are too strong to be repaid
by a lifetime Of obedience -Rer Dr.
Roddmdn
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

a W OMAN OF Coop SENsE-You see this
ady turning cold eye to the assurance OF
"h"pmcn, and the accommodation of Miliiners
he cares not how original pattern may be
Il 1t be ugly, or how recent a shape, if it is
awkward. Whatever law fashion dictates
she follows law Of her own, and is never be
hind. She wears very beautiful things. which
as often are bought at the nearest towIi, and
made up by own maid. Not that her cos
tune is either rich or new-on the contrary
she wears many cheap dress. but is always
good. >hc deals in no gaudy confusion Of
colors-nor does she affect studied sohrictv to
but she either rctreshes you with a spirited
contrast, or compose you with judiciOuS har-
munv.
Not scrap Of tinsel trumpery upon her,
she puts no faith in velvet bands or guilt but
tons, or twisted cOrdings She is quite aware,
however, that the garnish is as important as
the press all her inner borders and bcadingS
are delicate and fresh should anything peep
out which is not intended to be seen, it is quite
as much 50 as that which is 10 greater art
either in her fashions or her materials ! he
secret consists in her knowing tie three grand
unities of drcsS-her own station. her own age
and her own points. And no woman can
dress well who does not After this we need
not say, that whoever is attracted by costume
will not be disappointed in the wearer She
may not be handsome, nor accomplished
but we viii answer fer her being even temper
ed, well informed, thoroughly sensible, and
complete lady.-Loadon Quarterly
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

PoTsoNISG BY FIsGrivc CARDe.-In 4
recent Journal we have Observed reports
Of four cases Of poisoning in children, by
the Introduction Of visiting cards into the
mouth. They all recovered, though the
symptoms were Of an alarming character
1t should be generally known, that in the
manufacture of cards-in the cnamelline
and colorinc-various salts of arsenic.
copper and lead are used, which are capa-
BE Of producing very serious sickness and
even death. Children should not be al
lowed to play with them. Ncwark Id
reYtiser.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

\ SExToN's THoUGHTs.-The follow
ing brief dialogue contain, pith and
point worthy Of some reflection:
The sexton of a city church not long
since approached the pastor, and said
Doctor, have been thinking how strans,
it Is that you don't make much use OF
subjects" " "Subjccts:" repeated the Doc
tor, inquiringly. "You know" proceed
ed the sexton, that some ministers now
a-days, make very much of subjects. II
a 6iler bursts, or q raii-car breaks down, or
IA hangin' takes place, Or any other dread
tul thing happens, they preach sermons
on them and advertise 'en, and so kee .
up with the times and | have been think
ing, too, Doctor, that were it not for these
awful accidents, as they call 'em, that
some Of these ministers would be hard run
for something to preach about Why,
Doctor, | have noticed that almost every
Saturday morning, the daily papers have
long strings Of advertisements, about sub
jec!s Of discourscs on Sunday. One is to
preach on Kansas one on Uncle Tom 5
Cabin; one or Wall street frauds one on
railroads. others select other subjects, SO
they ''pile up the agony on every new
thing that happens. Now, Doctor, don t
it seem to you that ministers would do
better to drop subjects and preach the
doctrines of the gospel"
The Doctor cordially agreed with the
sexton and we suspect that very many OF
our readers will say Amen - Christian
MtelHsencer.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

GENEROSITY OF CHINESE HoNG MER-
CHANT.-A mercha 1T who had resided many
years at Canton and Macao. hv a sudden re-
verse OF fortune was reduced from a state oil
aiiiuence Ia the greatest necessity. A Chinese
merchant 10 whom he had formerly rendered
service, gratefully offered him an immediate
loan Of ten thousa nd dollars, which the gentle.
man accepted, and gave his bond for the
amount. This the Chinese Immediately threw
into the fire. saying, when you, my friend
first came to China, | WAS poor man you
took me by the hand. and assisting my honest
cudcavors, made me rich Our circumstances
are now reversed | see you poor, while have
at1ucnoe The bystanders had snatchcd Tic
bond from the flames The gentleman, scns-
bly, affected by such generosity, pressed lis
Chinese friend to take the security; which he
did, and then ef'cualIy destroyed it. The
disciple of ConiHcius behoIdng the renewed
distress it occasioncd. said he would accept OF
his watch. or a,.y little valuable, as a memor-
ial of their friendship, The gentleman imme-
diatelv presented his watch, and the Chinese il
return gaye him an old iron seal, saying
Take this seal it is one have long used
ana possesses no intrinsic value but as YOU
are going to India to look after your outstand
ipg concerns. should misfortune further attend
YOU, draw upon me for any amount of money
YOU NAV stand in need of. seal it with this
sgnet. sign it with your own hand, aud l viii
pay the money
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

An INDIAN MUMNY-J Ohm Evans, o geolo-
gist. writes the following card to the editors OF
the California Farmer:
During my recent geological explorations
in Washington Territory, visited an Indian
graveyard, on the claim of Capt Russell.
Shoalwater Bay. where my attention was call
ed to the body of an Indian in an extraordina.
state Of preservation. 1t was enclosed in a
small covered canoe, inside large one the
ou side canoe in st tie Of decay, showing the
great length o.tme that had elapsed since it,
burial
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

RUMoRED ORcANIzA1IoN OF 4 FGLLI-
CLUSTERING EXPEDITION AGAINST VAN
coUvER's IsIA>D.-A correspondent wri-
ting from Schlalam, W. T., says: "Thc
most interesting news I can give You is
that flibustering expedition against Van
couvcr's Island is on foot in this sectio n
and Dame Rumor says that the Russian
government has agents among us actually
engaged in getting up a party for that
purpose Their movements are charac-
terizcd with the utmost degree Of caution
and secrecy, yet enough has leaked out to
warrant the belief that the party has al
ready considerable strength, and is gain
ing ground rapidly. Our people bear the
English nabobs Of Vancouver Island no
good viii, and nothing would give them
more pleasure than to oust them from
possessions which of right belong to us,
and which will be source Of trouble, an
noyance and danger to US as long as held
by British authorities fit is to come
let it come I'm in for one 1t is also
said that certain parties from Oregon are
taking an active part in the movement. :"
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

NEW STYLES OF EHvELoPrs.-Am
the many inventions Of the kind that the
Parlslans are constantly getting up, is on.
that is convenient as well as legally impor-
tant. 1t is particular form for sheet
of paper, BY which the latter and cnvel.
opo form but one piece and after Wi
ting to the very bottom of the fourth
page, you can close and enfold your lotte.
without fear that single word viii eithe.
be seen or oblitorated by the sealing vas
0. waf;r.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

WHArSFxT The number and extent
of recent calamitjes makes US hold our
breaths with a shuddering expectancy
What steamer will 60 down, or blow up
What railroad train will be crushed to
atoms; what riot will threaten our lives
what confagration destroy our dwellings
In the West Indies, and volcanic regions
they in the same way look for lorna
does and earthquakes.
Life on the Earth is exposed to a good
deal of uncertainty from various causes
yet in some localities people do grow old.
The wife Of Alexander Hamilton has Just
died at the age Of ninety-six.-Dine.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

RUSSIAN GENERALs.-The names Of
the leaders of the Russian armies during
the late battles before Sebcstopol, are un-
officially announced as follows
Mcnschick off, Soldhim-off, Senthm off
Scaredhim-off, Kickedhim- off, Pulledhim-
off, Drovehim-off, Pitchedhintohimwitha
sharpstickandrunhimdownthe bankslikeall
posscssedona half she'll andsoforth- off, and
last, though not least, Old Prince Scamper-
off
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

Russian S0LD1ERs.-Ih soldier Is always
hungry when he discovers field Of cUcumbcrs
watcr-mclons, or cOurds. he eats them, without
washing. with the rind on. Ii with this the
poor wretch has little salt and mouthful of
brandy, he would not exchange with prince.
These men are children. They must be led,
but they obey readily. Every four month they
receive their pay oi three paper rublcs, Is. l0d
The soldier who is not Oh active service wears
always, summer and winter, q cow-skin cloak
of mixed grey and red color This is his gar
ment and his bed. Once u year he receives a
new cloak, with three pairs OF anke-bootS OF
Russia leather. with excellent soles. He does
not use them, for he takes great care Of his Kit.
His ample belts are always dazzling white, his
arms shine Ike a mirror, and are always in
good condition. Such are the men. In re-
spcct to the officers, their small pay is usually
paid once in four months, and 1t is always
Immediately gally lost at dice or faro, IN true
Sarmatian fashion, on a cloak spread on bed.
The winner regaes the other with champagne.
The Cossacls are an excellent troop as out
posts. ! hey are brave, Intelligent, clever,
gentle and faithful II one has Cossacks with
him, he is safe from surprise. They have a
natural prudence winch surpasscs the instinct
Of the SayageS OF America, and scent the enemy
before he shows himself Without apparent
precaution,a pcquct Of Cossacks will place
Itself close to the enemy; four lances stuck in
the ground with q horSe.cloth over them, IS
their habtation. They make 10 fire in the
night Their horses are loose around them
At Il whistle the good beasts return of them
selves. ] his brave race Of the stcppes is frugal
honest, and humane it is far from resembling
the frightful picture that has been drawn Of it.
Culit
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

TIE WHITE VEIL.-A beautiful but strange
custom prevails among the japanese, by
which the bride receives disguised sermon as
Il present from her friends, In our land The
bride frequently receives presents of je"eiry
and dress but in Japan her friends give her
on her wedding day long white veil. THIS
veil is long enough to cover her from head to
foot After the ceremony is over, she careful
IL laws aside this veil among the things not to
he disturbed. hat wedding veil is at her
death to be her shroud. What would our fc
males think of having their shroud around
them TO partake in the dancing and other rev
eries
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

4 thousand Cartmen have petitioncd to
the Common Council to be permitted to
reside out of the City on account of the
great difficulty, which at present exists of
of procuring accommodations for their
families and atabling for their horses. 1t
was stated that the rule requiring
cartmen to reside on Manhattan Island
was made in the time Of Queen Anne
There are now 10000 cartmen in New
York, and at least $1,000 horses kept on
the Island. Y Mirror.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

PREsrLr Dolacs.--A ceremony not
quite III accordance with our age, recently
took place in the church Of Niederbrech-
ten Germany:
"a young Catholic, having married a
Jewish girl, was solemity excommunica-
ted The church was dressed in black
aud 50 crowded with curious spectators,
that many tainted and were taken away
The curate assembled the altar, and with a
sorrowiul voice explained to TIE faithful
the nature and cause Of the excommunica-
ton which vas going to be pronounced,
Afterwards the bishop appeared in the
pulpit, and cxhortcd the curate to fulfil
with courage and filmness, the painful
duty imposed upon him by his sacred min
istry. The curate, who was more than
his lordship, confused and his eyes full OF
tears, read the episcopal anathema, and
pronounced the excommunicatiou against
all those who took part in the wedding
ceremony"
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26
WHOLE NO. 1876.

A wonderful instance Of presence of mind
was exhibited lately on the Jordan Level Of
he Erie Canal. The wind was so high tha:
The boats had to lie to another strong proof
Jordan is hard road to travel.'' And du-
ring the severe blow freight boat was chased
bya pratical scow, but tie captain Of the for
mer, with great presence Of mind, threw peck
Of oats upon the tow path the piratical hor-
Ses stopping to cat the oats, the boat managed
to escape.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

China seems to be pretty near overrun
by the rebels. \ few months ago, it was
said that the rebel leaders were converts
to christianity, but according to the latest
accounts they are ''pretty hard christians
as they threaten to cxterminate all the
cred hairy devils" as they call the En-
glish and Americans Plain spoken peo-
pie, these Chinese, indulging in their can
dor at the expense of their politeness.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

WHERE DO PLANTS COME FROM Two
hundred pounds Of earth were dried in an
oven, and afterwards, was put into a
large earthen vessel, was then moistencd
with soft water, and willow tree, weigh
ing five pounds placed therein. During
the space of five years the earth was care
fully watered by rain or pure water The
willow grew and hourished; and to pre-
vent the earth being mixed with fresh
earth, or dust blown into the pot, it was
covered with metal plate, perforated
with great number Of holes, suitable for
free admission of pure air only. After
growing in the earth for five years, the
willow tree was removed and found to
weigh one hundred and sixty mine pounds
and about three ounces The leaves
which fell from the tree every autumn
were not included in this weight The
earth was then removed from the vessel,
again dried in the oven, and afterwards
wei ei-hed it was discovered to have lost
only about two ounces Of its original
weight. Thus one one hundred and sixty
ty-four pounds of Ggnin or woody fibre,
bark, etc, were certainly produced from
the air.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

We had a hearty laugh the other day. al
hearing a friend tell of man who was attempt
ing to put yoke on pig. He had cornered
the grunter in room having a glazed window
the animal, believing they were preparing to in
fringe upon his full freedom, went with sin
gle bound through the window. "Drat it.
said the old man. looking after him moment
I've got your dimensions. anyhow-ss7en b.
nica exactly
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-26

a Fren rhman meeting an English soldier
with a Warterloo me'a', began snecringly
to animad 'crt on the British Government I,r
bestowing such a triA2. which did not coz,
them three francs. That is true. to be sure"
replied the solder, ''it did not cos: the English
G pvernment three francs. but it cost the French
a Napolcon.