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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-20
QODD WAQy9 non 1ADl89,
Ne, " &EBaagG STORE. Nh

A CCORDING TO previous announcement, ]
IA have removed my shop 10 the store room
just above the ''Commorcial Buidings,' and OPP
positc the "Big Window whore expect TO
continue my business Of manufacturing Ladies'
Shoes of all descriptions.
Also just received from Philadelphia, nice
and general assortment Of 81 .....
Ladies', Misses and GhildreNS' Shoes,
e ALTERS, Sc. &c.
My stock is selected with great care, and in
view Of the wants OF this community. Ofcourso
/ will sell CHEAP, but especially invite all 10
call and examine my stock, believing as DO
that | can present superior Inducements in my
particular branch of tho business.
~ COME LADIES, All.
March 30, 1856. WIN. II. SAMSEL.
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Howard Association.
PHILADELPHIA.


FgNO all pcrsous afflicted with Sexual diseDso.
L such MS ERMATORRHOEA, SEMINAL
WEAKNESS, IMPOTENCE, GONORRHUIh
GLEET, SYPHILIS, the vice OF ONANISM. q,
SELF-ABuSE, SC. SC. Gyo
The Howard Association Of Philadelphia in
view OF the awful destruction of human life nnS
health, caused by sexual diseases md the do.
ceptions practisod upon,the unfortunate victim,
of such diseases by Quaeks, have directed the
Consulting Surgeon, as "a CHARITABLE hCr
worthy oftheir name to give MEDICAL ADVICE
GRATIS, to all persons ihus afflicted, (Male or
Female) who apply by letter with q description
oil their condition, age, occupation, habits O,
u &C., and in cases of extreme poverty and
s-Soring, to furnish Medicines free of charge
The Howard Association is bencyo lent Insti.
tuition, established by special endowment, 70,
the relief of the sick and distressed, afflicted
with Z" Virnlent and Epidemic Disease >, and its
funds can be used for no other purpo 1t has
now n surplus OF means, which the Directors
have voted to advertise the above notice. Itis
needless to add that tho Association command,
the highest Medical skill Of the age, and will
furnish the most approved modern treatment.
Valuable advice also given to sick and neryou,
females, afflicted with Womb Complaint, Leu.
corrhoea, sc. WIS
Address, (postpad) Dr., Gro. n. CALHOUN,
Consulting Surgeon, Howard Association, No. :
South NINTH street, Philadelphia, Pa
EZRA d. HARTZELL, President.
GEO. FAIRcnILp, Secretary. Sept. 2o.-iy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-06-13
The Toll Gate of Life.

We are all on our Journey. ne
world through which we are passing
is in some respects like turnpike
all along which, Vice and folly have
erected ioll-gates for the accommo-
dalion of those who choose to call as
they go-and there are very few OF
all the hosts of travellers, who do
not occasionally stop little al some
one or another Of ihem-and con-
quenty pay more or less to the toll
galherers. Pay more or less, say,
because there is a great variety as
well IN the amount, as 10 the KIND
of toll eXacled at these different
stopping places.
Pride and Fashion take heavy
tolls of the purse-many "A man has
become a beggar 10y paying at their
gates tho ordinary rates they charge
are heavy, and the road, that way
is none Of the best.
Pleasure offers very smooth, de-
hghuu road IN lhe outset she
teuipls the traveller with many fair
/ promises, and wins thousauds-but
/ she takes without mercy ; like an
urtlul robber, she allures until she
gets her victim in her power and
then strips him of health and mon
ey, and turns him of miserable
object; lnto the worst aud most rug
gcd road of life.
lutempcrance plays the part Of a
sturdy villain. He's the very worst
toll galhcrer on the road, for lie not
onlS gets from his customers their
money aud their health bot he robs
them Of their very braius. The men
YOU meet on the road, ragged and
ruined in frame on fortune, are his
visitors.
Aud so might 90 on enumeraI-
ing many others who gather toll Of
the unwary. Accidents sometimes
f happen, it is true, along the road,
but those who do not get through at
least lolerably we'll YOU may be sure
have beeu stopping 10y the way AT
: some Of these places, The plain
common sense men, who travel
straight forward, get through the
Journey without much difficulty,
This being the state of things il
becomes every one, IN the outset, il
he intend to make comfortable
journey, to take care what kind Of
company he keep, in with. We are
all apt to do a great deal as compan-
f ions do-'top where they stop, and
pay toll where they pay. Then the
chancesare one TO ten, but our choice
in this particular decides our fate,
Having paid due respect to a
choice of companions, the next inn
poranl thing is closely to observe
how others manage TO mark the
good or evil that IS produced by eve
~ course of hle-see how those do
who manage well by those means
YOU learn.
BE careful Of your habits these
/ make the man. Aud they require
long and careful culture, ere they
grow TO second nature. Coco
habits ! speak Of Bad ones are
/ most easily aclnired-lhcy are spon
ianeous weeds, that flourish rapidly
aud ranhly, without care or culture
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must live together So each morn
ing saw those who were able TO toll
90 forth to their labors, aud each
night return, 10 pour into one com
mon purse their earnings, which the
mother kept; and in her they con
fdcd, and to her they went, M The
same way as when the dependence
was on their side for food and dress,
aud the means Of pleasure. Those
who performed the duties Of the
household shared equally with those
who spent their time in the school
room and the counllng-house, aud
no word of discord interrupted the
harmony OF this peaceful home.
The mother shared every thought;
for neither sorrow nor age chilled her
heart. With every innocent and
childish Joy it bounded as gally as
the youthful hearts around her. In
this hubble dwelling might be seen
one of the most beautiful Of family
picturcs-one TO exdlt our IDEAS of
humanity 1t was our ideal Of a
home, such home as it is woman's
duties aud province to make,
One by one the family group di-
Unfinished, and new homes were form
ed after the model Of the old, but
sui the annual contributions came 70
the original family purse, and the sis
Ter who remained unmarried was not
expected to live sort Of drudging
dependent in brothers. or sisters
house. and the mother the same in
another, " because il will be cheap
err" The homestead was a nucleus
for the gathering OF the scattered
ones, and they did not wish an idol
zcd mother to suffer the pang which
would be caused 10y a separation
from scenes and associations sacred
as the iamih things of a life time.
Death only should remove her to a
new resting plce-death only should
make dcsolate
"Tho houtlt.tonc ofiheir early years"
aud may it be long ere he comes up
on this cruel mission.
Her children have been the bur
den of this mothers prayer and N
the words of the poet we add our
own:
oh thon dfead power, who reisnost above,
know thou wtltme hear.
When for ihis scrno Of peace mud love
may make my prayer sucefe,
she who has lovely h,pdug Use,
Witf tonirf hoirt Hnd iHafs,
oh hless her wtha mo- hers joys
uut spifo Hmoihet's lears.
Whom, soon or late, thHy teach that coast
Over HOS Tough ocean duvoni
Msy they rrioIcn-no wuudetgt lost
A family Oh hH.NI %.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA
Important Announcement

fI1O ALLPERSONs afflicted with sexual diseases.
suchas EMtNALWEAkNEss, IMPOTENCE,
GONNuRHEA, GLEEl, SYPHILIS, Sc &c.
Tho HOWARD ASSOCIATION offhtladol phin in
view oithe uwiu, destruction Of human lite aud henh
caused by Sexual discnscs aud the deceptions which
ore practised upon the unfortunate victims OF such
Diseases by Quacks, have dfeGied their Consulting
surgcos, a. d 9lRlTAnLE hCT worthy Of thor
numo, 90 give .DlCAL ADVICE GRATIS. to all
person, thus IN eted, Male Female, who apply
by ietter w'h description Of their condition, iage
occupation, otfoil &c, and CO. case pfeK tome
pnvetp aud snherlng TO FURNlsH MEDICINES
FREE OF CHARGE
The Howard A.soeiation isa benoso Institution,
established by special endowment fer the feliefofhe
sick aud iistfessod an cod with Virulrnt aud Epi
pouc Diseases, bandits funds oun be- used iotno other
purpose. II has now surplus OF means, which the
Directors have voted TO adycrse the above notice. #
- noed To add that ihs ASSOCIATION command the
hghe.i Medical skil ofihe age, aud will furnish The
most approved modern treatment Valuable advice
ul.o given TO sick snd rervons females, afflicted with
ubdomin % weakness, WOMB Compliant Custiyuness.
Louc rrhom, &c.
Address, tpust-paid,l DIEGO R.CALHOUN. Com
sultins surgeon, iuWati Assosiption, No. South
NINTH Street. Philadelphia, Pa.
ny ordor ut the Directors,
EZRA p.uEARTWELL, President
GED.F MRChlLu. reetetats. 3s;iY
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For coouug thc hair or whskeu either lively black
or brown The moment b apphcd Pull directions &C.
company encb bottle, PrlCE 70 cents. Sent 10 any
pant Of The United States.
N.H. Liberal discount 10 the tfado.
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FREE OF CmARGE!!!

TWO SPLENDID PARLOR ENGRAVING,
EaItei Bolton Abbey in The uicu Tunes"
splendid steel ensuvns, from th7 cerhIlted painting
t llud.rof tuI the Departure oft the lsfaehtos from
teYr' lifge ord beautiful ensuviog- from paint
nl %, ID. Nobors The retail picu oliho above ensn-
as' Do So peg COPY, but wi be -eutJrec of charge as
.uIoffs
InH subscribers have established Book AgeHcy in
Philadelphia, aud will furnish amy book publication
tHo rtil price toe of postage. Any psuons hy iur
aauiur tho subscription price of any Of the sj Nega
zinaa such as Htrpefs', G0def's. tunam's, Guham's
frns Lrsle's Fashions, &C, will receive tho mHel-
zines for year uud copy Of either Of the abuve
eauuu onrravng-, free OF change, 10 subscribing TO
81, HHd VI 20 zine, tueh Peter-un's. and Nht
e. adde's Chusfi4n Annual, they viii ceiye both
and copy Of either of the above engfayinss
Every description Of Engraving on Wood executed
with ne,tne-s and di,paich. Views of buildings, News
.Hrer iir1dinPs Views of Machinery, Book llu-tm
uuHs. Lodge Certlientas, business Cards &c, &c
All ordofs sent by mol promptly attended 10.
P.r.uns wishing views ot their building engraved can
send psgueuooupo or sketch of the building by
mflI or fXurgss.
Persons roo distance having saleahe articles would
God to their advantage 90 add ress tho subscribers
We wouidnc as agents Tor th sale Of tho same.
BNRAN a PIERCE,
so South ftfra Street, PAilddftphid Pa.
j. o. HYHAN. T. MAY rtERcE.
G5ily
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RucIS yIittons q gloves,

StDI e. bN'''hH.
EoDrtsH. MACKEtEL anI SALMON, at
fsv SCOTT s. BROOKS.
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FOUNDRY & MACHINE
SHOP

Blank NOTES bound in books
DWNIED and hound 10 the style Of Bank Nots
ioi sdchy A. S.M. WALTON.
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New Store and New Goods!
WANTED IMMEDTATRLY.

D GOOu WORkMEN tn Cut Gttoto,
! 'N = whom fair pticuf VIII hc rn.d Apply 60
ELtrHALEr tiEWErT
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New Clothing Establishment.
WALTON,S REGISTER IS56.
Deming's Vermont Officers.

ORDERS to a limited ersen, can nov be dlled.
~ E.P. WALTON
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19
R. III. FARoUHAR, Sec'y.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3. 1856.

w EDNESDA1, DcC. 8, 1000.
Pursuant to the above adjournment,
the miners of San Juan. Cherokee,
Badger Hill, Birchville, Junction Bluff,
and Columbia Hill, met in grand council
at Green's Hall, on Wednesday, De-
cember Sd, 1856 Mr.. Charles E. Olney,
chairman, called the meeting to order,
and the secretary being absent, A.
Eastin was elected to fill his place.
The committee appointed at said
meeting of December 1st, not being
present, the following persons were ap-
pointed to report on the premises above
mentioned, viz:
l.. G. McKibby, NJ. Dunlap, A. w.
Foults, Geo. B. Brown, Joel Howe, -
Morehouse, ir., and d. c. p. Cummings.
Rcsolred, That representation from
each mining company be requested to
sign his name to the proceedings of this
meeting, with the number composing his
company, as guarantee of whatever
measures the meeting may see fit to
adopt.
Report Of tie Committee appointed to
draft Resolutions to be read bcfore a
meeting Of Miners at North San Juan,
December 1st, 1856.
Be it,
1st. Resozcea, That the preamble and
resolutions drawn up and passed on
Monday evening last, December 1st,
fully meet our views as to the wants and
necessities of the miners in the several
districts represented at this meeting.
I'd. Resolred, That we will not only
suspend the use of water, but by
all honorable means endeavor to dis
suade all our fellow miners from pur-
chasing water, until the water compa-
nies will agree to furnish us at twenty
five cents per inch.
l.. G. McKIBBEY, junction Bluff
M. DUNLAP, Columbia Hill.
A. w. FoULTs, Badger Hill.
GEO. B. Brown, Birchville.
JOEL HOWE, Miss. Valley.
- MoREHoUsE, .jr., n. San Juan.
d. G. p. CUMMINGS, Cherokee.
Sd. Resolced, That above named
committee be requested to wait ON the
ditch companies and acquaint them with
the action of this meeting, and inform
them that they need not turn ON water
to any of said mining companies, unless
at the reduced price Of twenty-five
cents per inch.
4th. Resolred, That the Secretary be
required to have the publication of the
proceedings Of this meeting made in the
Nevada Journal and the Nevada Demo
crdt.
On motion, the meeting then adj
journed, subject to the call of the Chair
man or Secretary, for future meeting.
CHAS. L. OLNEY., Prest.
A. EAsToN, Sec'y. dec12-2t
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19

The TURN OF LIFE.-Between the
years Of forty and sixty, man who has
rdperly regulated himself may be con
sid ered as in the prime of life. His ma
tured strength of constitution renders
him almost imperious to the attack of
disease, and experience has given sound
ne IS to his Judgment His mind is reso-
lut e, firm and equal; all his functions
are in the highest order he assumes
the mastery over business builds up a
competence ON the foundation he has
for med in early manhood, and passes
thf fough a period of life attended by
ma ny qualifications. Having gone a
yea ar or two past sixty, he arrives at
very critical period in the road of exfst'
ence; the river of death flows before
him, and he remains at stand-still.-
But athwart this river is viaduct, called
1.-The Turn of Life" which, if crossed in
safety, leads to the "Valley of Old Age"
around which the river winds, and then
flows beyond without boat or cause
way to effect its passage. The bridge
is constructed of gile materials, but it
depends upon how it is trodden whether
it bends or breaks. Gout, apoplexy,
and other bad characters are in the
vicinity to waylay the traveller, and
thrust him from the pass; but let him
grid up his loins, and provide himself
with fitting staff, and he may trudge
on in safety with perfect composure.@
To quit metaphor, "The Turn Of Life"
is a turn either into prolonged walk
or into the grave. The system and
powers having reached their utmost
expansion, now begin either to close
like flowers at sunset, or break down at
once. One injudicious stimulant, a
single fatal excitement. may force it be-
yond its strength; whilst careful sup
ply of creepers, and the withdrawal of
all that tends to force plant, will sus
tain it IN beauty and in vigor until exs
treme age has entirely set in.
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19

PATIENCE AND Perseverance, IL
L LbsTRATED.-The Chinese give the
b est illustration of these principles that
we have ever seen. One of their coun-
trymen who had been making strenuous
e forts to acquire literary information,
discouraged by difficulties at last gave
u p his book in despair. AS he returned
to manual employment he saw a woman
ri tbbing erowbar on stone; ON en-
quiring the reason, she replied, she was
il want of a needle, and thorght she
would rub down the crowbar tffI She gx
it small enough. The patience Of the
aged female provoked him to another
trial, and he succeeded IN obtaining the
rank of one of the first three in the
empire.
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19
Miners, Meeting.

AT meeting of the miners of North
San Juan, Junction Bluff, Sweetland's,
Birchville, Cherokee and Badger Hill,
on Monday, December 1st, 1856,
held pursuant to a general call, for the
purpose of taking some measures
towards alleviating the pecuniary diff
culties under which they have been
laboring for long while past, in conse-
quence of the high prices asked for
water by the companies furnishing it to
the various localities in the said districts,
Mr.. G. E. Olney was called to the chair,
and R. II. Farquhar appointed secretary.
After brief exposition of tho objects
for which the meeting had assembled by
the chairman, on motion of L. c. Nc
Kibbey, committee Of six, consisting
of Messrs. Farquhar, Vesay, McKibbey,
Foults. Bulacher and Winham, was ap-
pointed by the meeting to draft resolu-
tons expressive of its feelings upon the
matters that are the subject of our de-
liberations.
The committee, after few minutes
absence, reported the following:
WHEREAS, 1t having been for long
time apparent to the mining interests of
the districts of Badger Hill, Cherokee,
North San Juan, Junction Bluff, Sweet
lands and Birchville. that. the prices
asked for water by the water companies
which have been supplying the said dis
tricts are entirely disproportioned to the
yield of the diggings3 and preclude the
possibility of the great majority of the
companies realizing anything over their
expenses, and believing that such con-
dition of affairs is injurious not only to
the miners themselves, but to the pros
perity of the community at large; and
with all deference to the ability of the
water companies to understand their
own interests best, we think also detri-
mental to tier permanent prosperity
it is, therefore,
1st. Resolred, That for the purpose
of making an cffectual organization to
carry out the objects of this meeting, an
executive committee, consisting of one
individual from each mining company
Ito be chosen by the majority of his
company,) in each of said districts, be
appointed, which committee shall be
empowered to take all necessary mea-
sures to complete such organization.
I'd. Resolred, That the appointing of
the said Executive Committee be con
fided to a sub committee of six, consist
ing of one member from each of the said
districts, who shall be instructed to re-
quire said Executive Committee to con-
vene in Green's Concert Hall, North
San Juan, on Wednesday, the Sd De-
cember 1856, at one o'clock p NJ, there
to take final action in all matters which
may come before said committee
The following persons were then APP
pointed said committee:
Messrs. Morehouse of San Juan, Dick
son of junction Bluff, r. B. Patton of
Sweetland's, NJ. a. Winham of Birch
vile, A. w. Foults of Badger Hill, and
f. Bulacher of Cherokee.
On motion, the meeting then adjonrn-
ed till Wednesday, December Sd, 1856.
G. Z. OLNEY, Chm.
r TT FAROUHAR Spc'y
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19
ALLY STAGE LINE
Telegraph E4ETlc of Stages.

The subscribers respectfully in
E%-A--S%SAs!J form the tray cling public thai thew
Sxs* -, IA have purchased the above line Of
=s-nss=-41=>=4ss=~ Stages of Abe Wagner, and will
run to San Juan and return the same day
Leaving the American Exchange. Nevada. every MORN
ng at o'clock passing by Montezuma and Oak Tree
RSncl. arriving at San Juan IL O'Clock Connecting
with T. G. Smiths Saddle Horses for Canptonvillc the
came dav
Returning leaves San Juan every day at l O'Clock
Express matter promptly attcn led TO-
WM. +. WILSON, & Co. Proprietors.
W $. MCRoBERTs Agent.
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19

The wife swooned, and the husband,
VIII en- last seen, was walking on the Jer-
sey flats. To this day the lady processes
to disbelieve
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19
VALLEY RAILROAD
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.

ST MMBR ARkANtI EMENI.
S11L FURTHER NOTICE the Of the Sacramento Val
- ley Railroad will leave follows:
PASSENGER TRAINS.
VIII leave Sacramento at l2 \. and "
sc Folsom Om----------------atl at II VI. and ~ r. "
ON SUNDAYS.
Reside the regular Passenger train there will be 10
ST train from Sacramento.
FREIGHT TEBISS
VIII leave Folsom Ut - !, u. Except Sundays)
vii leave Sacramento at y ?. 81 except Sulays)
Passenger will he in connection with the
freight train in from Folsom, cry morning.
RATES OF TOLL.
Passenger farc-betveen Sacramento and Folsom. 81
Sunday Excursion. both ways IS
ComlnuIatnn tickets per month, $50
Intermediate fares per mile. I
Freight to-Sac and Folsom, per ton of 2OC0lbs. 90
Folsom TO sacramento - 225
Folsom to sacramento, gross ton of
granite. brick and cobble stone.--- l 90
Intermediate points per mile per -
For further particulars notices hand bills and
forms enquire of
J.P. ROBIN-ON, Sup't :. v r r.
Rugi5tf Sup't Office corner ;}d and II streets
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19
WHOLE NUMBER 344.

S SPIRITUALIsM AND MATRIMoNY "A
gem tleman somewhat advanced in life,
who was the other part of strong
minded lady, had great faith in spiritual
ism. His wife openly proclaimed her
infdelity. and with consistency which
often forms part of the female charac-
ter, for long time refused to be con-
WINGED of her errors through test or exs
pertinent AT last the persuasion of the
hus band induced from her a promise to
make one of circle at the residence of
celebrated medium, upon condition,
how ever, that she should precede her
husband in entering the house, and that
nothing should be said or done by him
which should disclose to the 'mejum"
the fact that any connection existed be-
tween them
The wife, on entering, found two gSn-
tlemen in waiting, and the aforesaid
medium. Soon after this the husband
came in and circle was formed. the
lady of course taking precedence over
the others. She ascertained that there
was a spirit present who would commu-
nicate with her, and was desired to ask
any test question which she might think
proper. After having been informed
that she must put her questions so as to
have them answered afirmatively by
three reps, Or negatively by one rap, she
questioned as follows
"Am l married 2"
Rap, rap, rap
uHoro o1,ar hoo,, VI, n rr; III HIT opoa4D
Rap
Chow long have 1 beeu married ?"
Rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap
("Eight years. said the medium.
"Have l children %
Rap, rap, rap
allow many %
Rap, rap, rap, rap! ("Four," said the
medium)
The lady was somewhat startled at
the correctness of these answers, and
freely confessed it. With radient face
the husband then ''braced in," and asked
the following test questions:
cam l married :"
Rap, rap, rap!
Chow long have been married %
nap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap
''Strange coincidence" murmured the
medium
Have l children p
Rap, rap, rap
"How many ?"
Rap, rap!
'FWha-a-a-t y
4 Good God How many r.
RAP! RAP!
The wife swooned, and the husband,
VIII en- last seen, was walking on the Jer-
sey flats. To this day the lady processes
to disbelieve
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19

HIn Chicago, ILL.,, $3.50 buildings
have been erected in less than q year.
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19

A WIFE's BILIs.-Vol. Sth of Cush-
ing's Reports contains an opinion on a
case where mesmeric physician sued a
husband for services rendered the wife in
his absence. 1t is to the effect that "the
law does not recognize the dreams;
visions, or revelations Of woman in the
mesmeric sleep, asnecessaries for wife,
for which the husband, without his con.
sent, can be made to pay. These are
fancy articles, which those who have
money of their own to dispose of, may
purchase, if they think proper; but they
are not necessaries known to the law,
for which the wife can pledge the credit
of her husband"