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TRUE NOBILITY MoMENrous DECISION

''all work, even cotton-spinnng is noble
Work is alone noble. Be that here said and
asserted once more," so CARLYLE SAYS. But we
must remember that there are degrees in no.
bility. The highest nobility is the nobility of
benefcence. An honest man, says the poet,
is the noblest work of God. We have no hes
itation in extending the apothegm. The no.
blcst work of God is the man who is not only
honest, but who does the greatest good. The
greatest of all temporal blessings is Health
And, as the mental condition is controlled by
the physical, the effects Of Health can hardly
be regarded as terminating with mere tenn
poral benefit.
Then who is the greatest of all human ben
efactors He obviously who enables us to re-
store health that has been deteriorated and TO
preserve health that is good. The secret of
restoring and preserving health has been tho
great aim of The modern phiianthropist as it was
the philosophers stone of the ancint alche-
mist. The secret has been discovered, its dis
coverer proving himself thereby not only the
greatest philosopher but the greatest philan-
thropist the world ever saw. The question,
'sWho is he ?'' has been asked by millions and
answered to them; and they have rejoiced.-
Professor Holloway has conferred more bles-
sings on humanity than have all the sssoi-di-
sant' social reformers, and -philanthro-
pists the world ever saw. The fame of his
Pills and Ointment has penetrated TO the re-
motest confines of the earth, and their use has
diffused health and all the happiness that fol-
lows health over countless thousands. From
the ice bound capcs of Lapland to the sunny
shores of the Mediterranean, from the hoary
summit of the Ural Mountains to the eastern
shores of thcAtlantic, there is not a city, town,
or village of any note, in which they are not
met with. The missionary takes little else in
his medicine chest the sailor never needs a
more varied supply for his. They are pecu-
liarly adapted to the diseases incidental to the
American climate. They have never failed
here or elsewhere. Friends we indulge in no
exaggeratien; we defy contradiction, because
we state what We know TO be true. If you arc
i'll try these medicines, and then say whether
our statements are baseless. We are confident
of your decision.-Ne,o Orleans Pieoynae.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

Str hundred and seren rotes were cast there at
Whitfieid's first election (Nov. SAY, and t,ro
hundred and thirty. four in March, '55.
James r. Stewart confirmed Mr.. Roses
statement.
We could fill column after column for
weeks Of testimony, all of which, so far as wo
have read it, proves clearly that fraud and vio
lencc had been perpetrated, and goes to sus-
tain strongly the allegations of Gov. Reeder.
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show you no mercy. But to take your life hat
no need of this trap. You know the skill OF
my right arm duel would long ago have rit
me of you. To avoid scandal did not wisl
a duet, and now will slay you only at the las
extremity, if you refuse TO obey"
'sWhat is your will, sir %
"You must leave Baden; not in few days
not tomorrow but this very instant. Yor
must put two hundred leagues between it and
you, and never again come into the presence
of my daughter or myself. AS the price ol
your obedience, and to pay your expenses,
will give you twenty thousand francs"
| The Chevalier wished to speak.
| s'Not a word 20 cried the Count, in voice
Of thunder. "You know me, understand
your life is at my mercy, and moments hes
itation on your part will be punished with
death.''
81 obey,' stammered the trembling Chev-
alier.
s'In good time, Your twenty thousand
francs are in that secretary-take them,' said
the Count.
''Permit me to decline your offer.''
An imperious gesture overcame the false
modesty, which the Chevalier expressed fee
bly,, and like man who declines merely for
FORMS sake.
s:But," said the Chevalier, ssthe secretary is
locked.''
s.Open it,
"There is no key in it,"
..Break the lock, them
"What! you wish me to-
'.Break the lock, or I'll shoot you.''
The pistol was again presented as an argu-
ment which admitted OF no reply. Gaetan O.
beyed.
SIT is wcll,'' said the Count ssTake that
package of bank notes; they are yours. Have
you pocket book !''
"Yes''
ssWhat does it contain 20
'.Some private papers-lettcrs addressed to
mc.''
''Lct your pockct-book fall in front of the
secretary
ssWhat.''
81 must have proof that will convict you.''
ssBut-'
ssBut, sir, mean to have all the evidence of
burglary. l mean that the robber shall be
known. Robber, or death! Choose All!
your choice is made! was sure you would
be reasonable. Now you are about to fly
You will go before me. do not quit you un-
til you are league from Baden. For the rest,
make yourself easy. will return late, and
will enter no complaint until tomorrow. You
may easily escape pursuit, and if my protec-
tion becomes necessary, reckon on me. Be-
gone 20
After this adventure, which made great
noise, Helen could no longer doubt. Gaeten
was banished from her heart, and she married
one of her cousins, captain in regiment Of cav
airy in the service of the Emperor of Austria.
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THE VATICAN.

This word is often used, but there are many
who do not understand its purport. The term
refers to a collection of buildings on one of the
seven hills of Rome, which covers space of
200 feet in length and 900 feet in breadth.
1t is built on the spot once occupied by the
| garden of cruel Nero. 1t owes its origin tn
the bishop of Rome, who in the early part of
the sixth century erected an humble residence
on its site. About the year 1860, Pope Euge-
MUS rebuilt it on magnificent scale. Inno-
cent H., a few years afterwards, gave it as 4
| lodging to Peter H., King of Arragon. In
1905, Clement v, at the instigation of the
King of France, removed the Papal See from
Rome to Avignon, when the Vatican remained
in condition of obscurity and neglect for
more than seventy years.
But soon after the return of the pontificaI
court to Rome, event which had been SO
earnestly prayed for by poor Petrarch, and
which finally took place in 1916, the Vatican
was put into state of repair, again enlarged,
and it was thenceforth considered as the regu-
lar palace and residence of the Popes, who,
one after the other, added fresh buildings to it.,
and gradually encircled it with antiquities,
statutes, pictures and books, until il became
the richest depository in the world.
The library of the Vatican was commenced
fourteen hundred years ago. II contains 40,-
900 manuscripts, among which are some by
Pliny, st. Thomas, st. Charles, Boromeo, and
many Hebrew, Syrian, Arabian and Armenian
Bibles.
The whole of the immense buildings compo-
sing the Vatican are filed with statutes found
beneath the ruins of ancient Rome, with pain
tings by the masters, and with curious medals
and antiquities of almost every description.
When it is known that there have been ex-
humcd more than seventy thousand statues
from the ruined temples and palaces of Rome,
the reader can form some idea Of the richness
of the Vatican. 1t will ever be held in vene-
ration, by the student, the artist and the scho-
lar Raphael and Michael Angelo are enthron-
ed there, and their throne will be endurable as
the love of beauty and genius in the hearts
of their worshippers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

RATHER SEvERE.-As a certain member of
Congress from one of the Eastern States, was
speaking one day, on some important ques-
tion, he became very much animated, and a
brother member, his opponent, sat opposite to
him smiling. This annoyed him very much,
and he Indignantly demanded why the gentle
man from - was laughing at him:
81 was smiling at your manner Of making
monkey faces, SIR" said he.
s'Oh, L make monkey faces do l ? Well, sir,
you have no occasion to try the experiment,
for nature has saved you the trouble.''
The hammer was distinctly heard amid 4
roar of laughter, calling the house to order.
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would have had the particulars from me, for
do not approve of neighbors that shoot at you,
break in yourdoor and treat you, in your own
house, as if You were a jail-bird. He knows
all about it, however: some body has told
him. Some body tells every body every thing
in our Yillage''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
A FEW SHORT YEARs-AND THEN.

A few short years--and then
The dream of life will be
Like shadows of morning cloud,
In its reality!
A few short years-and then
The idols loved the best
Will pass in all their pride away,
As sinks the sun to rest
A few short years-and then
Our young hearts may be reft
of ev'ry hope, and find no CLEAN
Of childhood's sunshine left
a few short years-and then
Impatient of its bliss,
The weary soul shall seek Oh high
A better home than this
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04
HOW COAL WAS MADE.

hOW SOAls w As MAIZE.
Geology has proved that, at one period
there existed an enormously abundant land
vegetation, the ruins or rubbish Of which, car.
ried into seas, and there sunk to the bottom
and afterwards covered by sand and mud beds
| became the substance which we now recognize
as coal. This was natural transaction OF
vast consequence to us, seeing how much util.
ity we find in coal, both for warming our dwell.
lings and for various Manufactures, as well as
the production of steam, by which so great a
mechanical power is generated.-I: may nat
urally excite surprise that the vegetable re-
mains should have so completely changed their
| apparent character, and become black. But
this can be explained by chemistry and part
of the marvel becomes clear to the simplest
understanding when we recall the familiar
fact that damp hay, thrown closely into heap,
gives out heat, and becomes of a dark color.
When vegetable mass is excluded from
the air, and subjected to great pressure, a
bituminous fermentation is produced and the
result is the mineral coal-which is of vari-
Gus characters, according as the mass has been
originally intermingled with sand, clay or 9TH
er earthly impurities. On account of the
change effected by naturalization, it is diff
cult to detect in coal the traces of a vegeta-
BILE structure but these can be made clear
in all except the highly bitumirous caking
coal, by cutting or polishing it down into thin,
transparent slices, when the microscope shows
the fibre and cells very plainly.
From distinct insulated specimens found in
the sand stones amidst the coal beds, We dis
cover the nature of the plants Of this era
They are almost all of simple cellular struc-
ture, and such as exist with us in small forms
(horse tails, clubs masses and fens,) but advan-
ced to an enormous magnitude. The species
all long since extinct. The vegetation
generally is such as now grows in clusters of
tropical islands but it must have been the
result of a high temperature obtained other
wise than that of the tropical regions now is,
for the coal strata are now found in the tenn
perate and even the polar regions.
The conclusion, therefore, to which most
geologists have arrived is, that the earth,
originally an incadescent or highly heated
mass, gradually cooled down, in the carboni-
ferrous period, it fostered growth Of terres-
tial vegetation all over its surface, to which
the existing jungles of the tropics are mere
barrenness in comparison. The high and uni
form temperature, combined with great pro-
portion of carbonic acid gas in the manufac-
ture. could not only sustain gigantic and
prolific vegetation but would also create dense
vapors, showers and rain and these again gi-
gantic rivers, periodical inundations, and del
tas. Thus all the conditions for extensive
deposits of wood in estuaries void arise
from this high temperature and every cir
cumstance connected with the coal measure
points to such conditions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

VoLrAIRE AND PIRoN were mortal enemies,
and to their great embarrassment they met one
day at the country house of mutual friend.
Piron got up early, went to Voltaire's room,
and wrote upon it the word ssrogue." At break
fast timeV oltaire advanced towards Piron, and
smilingly observed-ssI thank you for showing
your interest in my welfare, by leaving your
card at my door this morning."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

Wox'r HON SrrLL.-The Scientific Ameri-
can says that man in Orange county, n. Y,
was found one night climbing an oyershot
wheel in fulling mill. He was asked what
he was doing. He said he was sstryins to go
up to bed, but some how or other these stairs
won't hold STILL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

ADUrcHMAN's DEFENCE FOR BIGAMr.-ssYou
say" said the judge, ssthat the squire who mar
ried you to the first wife, authorized you to
take sixteen7 What do you mean by that ?''
ssWell," said Hans, sshe dold me dat should
haf four peter, four worser, four richer, four
boorer-and in my country, four dimes four
always make SIXTEEN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

Too oBAD-REALLY.-The rose of Florida, the
most beautiful of flowers, emits no fragrance !;
the bird of Paradise, the most beautiful of
birds, gives no song; the cypress of Greece,
the finest of trees, yields no fruit; dandies,
the shiniest of men, have no sense; and ball
room bellies, the lovelicst of created creatures,
are very often ditto-and a little more SOL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

PRETTY CLOSE FIRING.-The Farmville, Vir-
ginia, Journal states that DR.. Owen, of Prince
George county, had his horse killed under him
by lightning. He was about to dismount when
the fatal bolt struck his horse: which, falling
Immediately, somewhat bruised and injured
the doctor. He was only slightly shocked by
the electric fluid
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

THERE is LADY in Boston so habituated to
sleeping that her curiosity cannot be awakened
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

THE sEIvE through which the man ':strained
every nerve," is for sale at first cost
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-04

M, o. - G.. the civ
- NJ St's n"1 anu iof saic, ios -. oi NJ: NJ. and )
q CHEAPEST GOODS
{! SALT.-A quantity of Coarse and N
md Alum Salt, for sale at W T IgwlS's, every
The Trinity journal., 1856-02-09
Latest News
TERRIBLE
STEAMBOAT DISASTFR!! !!
ROTTUE@ LOST!
ARRIVAL OF THE
NICARAGUA STEAMER :!


On Friday afternoon, Mr. Jas. A. Hen
dcrson placed US in possession Of the Stafe
Journal Of the 9th, and n Y. Herald and
qimcs, by the Nicaragua Steamer, with la
ter dates from the Atlantic
We learn from Mr.. Chas Shafer, the Mail
rider from Shasta to this place, who left
Shasta yesterday afternoon, that the Steam
er Belle while on herupward trip on Wcdnes-
day morning, burst her boilers, when about
10 miles above Sacramento, killing about
80 persons, among who were supposed to be
Mr.. McCabc, Rhodes & Whiney's Mcssen-
ger, and Mr.. Chas Bowen, Express rider for
F. w. Blake & Co. Of this place.
1t is feared that Mr.. j. w. Thoman, with
his new Theatrical Company for this place,
were on board, as they were to have left
San Francisco on Monday morning.
Report says that most of the officers on
board were killed
The following extract of a letter from S.
A. Knight, Esq Agent of Wells, Fargo &
Co. at Shasta, to f. w. Blake, Of this place,
has been kindly furnished us by Mr. Blake
SHASTA Feb 9TH, 1856
+, W. BLAKE, EsQ.- Dear Sir We have just
learned that the Steamboat Belle, that left Sacra-
mcnto Wednesday morning, has blown up, and
from 20 to 80 passengers are supposed to have
been lost, CHARLEY Bowen was undoubtedly on
board the Boat and am fearful he may be one Of
the victims. Rhodes & Whitncy's Messenger is
lost have received no despatch from below yet.
but from what l can learn, am fearful of the
worst Win write as soon as learn the particu-
lars Yours truly, SAMI. A. KNIGHT.
The arrival of the Nicaragua steamer
brings us later dates from the Atlantic side
There is nothing important in the way Of
news. The contest for Speaker still con-
tlnucs: some Of the papers, however, express
belief that Banks will eventually be cleo
ted.
There is no later important war news
from Europc-pcace rumors are circulating
but nothing definite known.
We have also been favored with copy
OF the state Jouraal of the 9TH of February.
The Legislature appears to oe considering
very large number Of bills. We notice no
bill Of Importance before them.
According to Mr.. Upton's appropriation
bill it is estimated that the State Prison ex-
pcnscs per annum, under the new regime,
will be 81 10, 000.
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ARRIVAL OF TIE s ONORA.
TEN DAYS LATER FROM THE
q GI n tic - t ate 81.

The Sonora arrived at San Francisco on
the 30th ult. She brings six hundred pas
sengcrs. The following is q summary Of the
news:
The President delivered his annual mes
sage to Congress on the 3Ist Of December.
The House had not succeeded in clecting a
Speaker, and tHcy refused to receive the
message as they were not organized The
message however was given to the public.
The House have held ninety ballots, Banks
only lacking from three to eight votes Of
being elected on almost every ballot.
The New York Assembly is in a condition
very similar to that Of the national House
Of Representatives They have had twenty
ballots for Speaker without success. The
X. n. candidate has 40 votes; the Republ-
can "a; and the Democrat %.
The Nicaragua Transit Company and the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company are about
to amaIgamatc their interests. The terms
are agreed upon and contract drawn. Com
modore Vanderbilt is to have control of all
the ships at present belonging to the two
companies on the Atlantic side, and Mr.. As
pinwall Of those running on TIE Pacific side.
Parker IL. French has received notice
from U. S. District Attorney McKeon to
leave the country within a reasonable length
of time. Mr.. Frencn replies that he has no
intention Of doing so.
The President has made the following
California nominations For L. S. Marshal
for the Northern District Of California, Jas.
Y McDunie, Of Yuba; for Collector Of the
District Of Los Angeles, Jack Watson, of
the last named place; for Indian Agent, j.
A Patterson, Of Sacramento.
Julius Levy, convicted of smuggling in
San Francisco, has been pardoned by the
President
Berrien, long L. S. Senator from Georgia,
and T. S. Attorney General under jackson,
is dead.
The New Haven PaHadlum, of Dee. oath,
gives the following account Of the irightlul
effects Of MiIlerism: "Our city has become
the scene Of another atrocious crime, the cf-
feet, it would seem, Of pretended religious
belief. A Mrs Rhoda Wakeman, woman
some 70 years ofage, residing in Beaver st.,
near DiXwell, is the seer prophetess or
leader Of D small band of believers in Miller
ISM or something similar, and the meetings
of the members Of the faith were held athcr
dwelling. Yesterday, as usual, the faithful
met, and among the number was Mr.. Justus
Matthews, workman in the pistol factory
at Whitneyvillc The meeting was kept up
nearly all night, and about 8 o'clock this
morning, Mr. Matthews was found by his
son, in the front room of the house with his
throat cut from car to car Near the body
The Trinity journal., 1856-02-09
Sacramento Correspondence.

SACRAMENTO, January 9th, 1856.
Ed1ior of tie Jomnol:-
You are aware that whilst the important
question Of L. S. Senator was in agitation
the members could not give the necessary
attention to the details of ordinary business,
so that until within the three days past lit
tie was done That question has been per-
mittcd to settle into quictude, but it only
sleeps, and will be agitatcd agaiu with re-
ncwed energy between the parties. Flint is
eHecratcd by the party to which he belonged
and despised by those who have cajoeG him
into his present position. There will be 81
popular gathering at San Francisco to-mor-
row evening to give expression to their in
The Trinity journal., 1856-02-09

To THE PoINr.-It is stated that Bishop
Doane, Of New Jersey, is strongly opposed
to temperance. \ short time since, Rev.
Mr.. Perkins, of the same denomination, and
a member Of the order Of "Sons,0 dincd with
the Bishop, who, pouring out a glass Of wine,
desired the Rev. gentleman to drink with
him, whcreupon he replied:
Cant do it, Bishop, wine is a mocker.'"
"Takc glass Of brandy, then," said the
distinguished ecclesiastic.
Can't do it, Bishop Strong drink is IA
ging."
BY this time the Bishop becoming some
what restiye and excited, said to Mr. Per.
kins:
" You'll pass the decanter to the gentle
man next to you"
"No, Bishop, | can't do that, 'wo unto
him that putteth the bottle to his neighbor',
lips"
What was the peculiar mental condition
moral state OF the Bishop at this stage Of
the proceedings, our informant did moi
state.
The Trinity journal., 1856-02-09

to the last contract made by the late board
of directors, which was that for clothing and
provisions for the prisoners at 90 cents per
day which only costs in cash 80 cents.
A bill 5 spending in the Assembly to ap-
point an agent to visit Washington in re-
gard to the War debt Congress appropri-
ated 100000 to pay so much of that debt
as had been actually incurred and paa by
this State. The Secretary of War refuses
to pay over any of this without seeing the
original vouchers upon which the State paid
the amount and it is thought necessary to
send an agent there who is acquainted with
the subject matter The House bill con-
tanned two blanks (the name of the agent
and the amount to be paid.) The first was
filled with the name of Samuel B. Smith.
and the other will probably be filled with
$4,000 There was an effort made to give
The Trinity journal., 1856-02-09

SCARCITY OF LADIEs.-Thc I6un Talk,
speaking of the scarcity of ladies at the sev-
eral Theatres in San Francisco, says:
There were no ladies in the dress circle
of the Metropolitan, or San Francisco Hall
on Tuesday evening, and but three at the
Union Theatre
The Spirit If Me Age suggests that it is
no wonder, when managers of Theatres re-
fuse to protect them from the impcrtncncc
of black-legS Ike Cora, or the contamination
Of shameless harots.