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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-23
A Colored Duel.

A duel between two co'ored gemmen-
a regular built affair, conducted according
to the mos, strict and punctiious provi
,ons of the code of honor--came off las
week. The fight took place with pistols
OF the most improved fashion, at sunrise
on small branch Of the Metairie road
We do not know what the Origin Of The
difficulty was, except that one OF the par.
ties, to use the phrase of one of the spec
iators, "was CLOSED in Tub by de oder
aud dat him bona must hab satisfaction
| We have learned from one who was
present at the combat, the particulars as
they :ranspred. They are substantially
as follows:
! After having :aken their stands one oil
the seconds noticed that, owing TO their
positions, the sunbeams set his principle to
winking and rolling his eyes. This was
sufficient ground for interfering, and he
calls out to the other second with,
II say, puts my veto on dat posishum
its agin de rules OBJ all de codes OBJ
bona dat see. De traction oh de sun
shines Iader too severe, and makes my
principal roll him eyes altogether too
much"
"Wy. wy, look here, didn't we chuck
up dollar for de choice OF ground, aud
didn't get him myselfY'
Eyes. ! know you did but den fair
play is d julie, and Use no notion OF seem
my friend composed upon, and lose all the
vantage"
"Weil, Pse no notion as you is, ana
'sists on setting the matter just as We is
and"
At this juncture friendly cloud settled
the matter at once, by stepping in between
tAe sun aud the belligerents.
The first two causes took their position,
and all the little preliminaries being sei-
tied, each one took his pistol, ready cocks
ed, from his second. Both manifested: a
terrible degree Of spnnk, although sort
OF b!uesh paienes, spread itself over their
black cheeks.
The secoud who was to give out the
fatal order hlch might send them on: of
tins world, now took his ground. Raising
his voice, he began:
.Gemmen. your tine am cum.
Botl, signiiied theft assent.
els you ready? Fah one-two-
three"
Bang, pop. went both pistols at once.
ore ball raising the dust III the middle OF
the road, while The other took a "slantip-
dicuar" course among the byslanders, fol-
tunately without hitting any one.
1t was now time to int.rp Sc, and one Of
the seconds set himself about it. After a
litle conversation the challenged darkey
stepped forward and said to his antagonist:
nigga, is you satisfied :"
Il is"
so is /, and Is glad to get off so.-
Next time dry catches dis child out on
sucI, foolish exhibition as dis. dey will
fo,ch me. dat Gey will do, for sa,tain."
"Dem my sentiments edzact'y, re-.
tor,ed The other. "When your onmcrial
instrument of def went off, | declare
thought was eon child but Use so
happy now-gosh, let's shake hands, and
| 90 back to our avucati0r.'
In five minutes time. all hands-ene-
mics, black freDds, white and all-were
on the road home to work, perfectly salts
fled with the sport of the morning ~
! O. Pic.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-23
POETRY.
AN ANGEL IN TIE WAY.

a N ANI61 AN 416 w "A /.
Fair the downward path is spread,
Love and light thy coming greet,
Fruit is blushing Ger thy head,
Flowers are growing meath thy feet,
Mirth and Sin, with tossing hands,
Wave thee on, willing prey;
Yet an instant pause--there stands
An Angel in the way.
Fairest flowers thy feet may trip
Fruits that like the sunset glow
Turn to ashes ON the lip;
Though the joys be wild and free,
Though the path be bright and gay,
Even mortal eye can see
An Angel in the way.
Wilt thou drown in worldly pleasuref
Wilt thou have, like him OF old,
Length of days and stores Of treasure,
Wisdom, glory, power, and gold
Life and limbs shall sickness waste,
Want shall grind thee day by day.
Still to win thee God hath placed
An Angel in the way.
Trusting all on things that perish,
Shall hopeless faith be thinef
Earthly idol wilt thou cherish
Bow before an earthly shrine
Meet rebuke to mortal love,
Yearning for child of clay;
Death shall cross thy path, and prove
An Angel in the way.
When the prophet thought to sin,
Tempted by his heather guide;
When, princes grace to win,
Prophet lips would fain have liedj
Even the brute the same controlled
Found human voice to say,
"Master, smite me not"-Behold
an Angel in the way?
So, when Vice, to lure her slave,
Woos him down the shining track,
Spirit hands are stretched to save,
Spirit voices warn him back.
Heart of man! to evil prone,
Chafe not at thy sins delay;
Bow thee humbly down, and own
An Angel in the way.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-23

IMPORTANT to PosTMAsTERs. De-
pa,tmeht has issued an oder to postn,sters
that no letter, after it has reached the Of
flee OF delivery. should be returned be-
cause the postage was hot paid much less
should il be returned because the postage
was no, paid by stamps. 1t is the duty OF
poNmasirls to see that letters are prepaid
b, stamps, bn, when (having been prepaid
in cash, either through ignorance OF the
law, ,r iuadvet,ence, or want OF stamps on
the part of the mailing postmasters) the,
reach their destination, it is the duty of
the Postmaster to deliver them the SAME
as though prepaid by stamps.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-23

AN OFrER.--A widow lady adverti.es
in the Boston Times for a hasband-a law
yer. She says she is handsome-has S.
900, and $780, 600 claim in California.
Haven't we some "sprss" here who will
take the wider" and prosecute this
'ttiaim
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-23

ssz~ The Legislature of Georgia has
passed bill declaring that so much Of any
will or deed as directs the msnumission
uf any slave be void.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-23

lS- NJ. Whiter.ied has been sworn in
as delegate from Kansas, Mrssrs. Grow and
Campbell Of Ohio, giving notice Of their
intention to dispute his right at come future
time
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

A BRIGHT STREAK OF GRATITUDE The following
letter appeared some time since in the San FranciSc,
Citizen, without the knowledge Of DR.. Young. Eo
copy it complimentary tribute 10 enc of the most
kilful physicians that made this State bis resi-
denee. As it entirely unsolicited and made pub
lie without the Knowledge Of any but the writer
it speaks volumes. 1t should be tut out and pinned
UP for reference to any one kho should unfortunately
De similarly situated
To MY AFFLICTED FELLOW MEN.-Being about to
leave the State of California for my home in Michi
gan, wish before leaving to recommend to your no
tice that great benefactor, DIR j C. Young. was on
the very brink Of the grave, when lie stretched rh
his hand and saved me from death Forseveral years
had been troubled with complication Of diseases
brought on by bad habits aggravated by exposure in
the mines, which had weakened my system ard
undermined my constitution that | have oftcn con-
templated suicide Borne down by racking pains in
my body, dizziness in my head sore eyes nains ard
misery in my back and hips, weariness in my legs,
evil forbo9ings togetherwith confirmed melancholy
considered my hest friends to be my worst enemies
my dreams frightfUl and at times strange phan
tastes took possession Of my mind was huuyipg to
nsanity-that worst Of living deaths; In this state
friend and partner in he mining business approached
Inc the subject, and advised me to 90 to the Bay
and see Dr. Young. l did so and thank God for it
DR.. Young examined my case, and told me be could
cure me Shortly after con menced taking his med
icines my troubles began to decrease and in three
mont ths was perfectly well Take my advice ALI
you that afflicted and call upon him, for he will be
to cure you he has cured several Of my acquain
tances after they had become DISCOURAGED by being
deceived by the humbugs Of the day. both by Ameri-
can and foreign vagaboGds. My heart leaps towards
him with gratitude for his benefits to NE and nv
friends If CHAs f MANRouE
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SHERIEF,S SALE.

EpY virtue ola decree Of foreclosure and an order
EDof Sale issued out of the Hon District Court I4h
judicial District in and for the County of Nevada
properly attested and to me directed and delivered
founded on Judgment recovered in said court in IA
yor of X. Z. McConn and against $ s. Hussey on the
81 day of May, 1885, for the sum Of Four Thous-
and four hundred and fprtysix dollars with interest
on the said sum of 81 46 90 at the of three per
cent per month until paid together with all costs of
sult taxed at S3i Us. am commanded to sell ths
following described property, to-wt;
The lot on the south side Of Main street on which
stands the Metropolis Hotel which has width on said
street of about thirty feet and extends back to the
Ravne between Main and Broad streets together with
all and singular the privileges and appertenances
thereuhto belonging in any wise appert aiming y
which shall sell at public auction to the highest
city, on SATURDAY, June 7th, A, D. 1856, at 2
o'clock, P. M.
Given under my hand this lst day of Nav. A. D.
1886. W. W. WRIGHT, Sheriff
Ikv " pr-5r,
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SHERIEErS SALE

virtue Of decree of foreclosure order of Sal
IL 10 me Directed issued out of the Hon. District Court
OF he 18th Jude a District in and lor the County
Vada slate oi California founded judgment rendered
IN sd Court on the eth day of May 1896 OF j.
hiawn and against F. Wentworth and o. +. Green or
Inc sum of Thirtfen Hundred and Ninety oars with in
erest on the sum OF One Thousand Dollars the OF
three per cent per month from the rendition Judgment
nht PAID together with all costs OF suit herein xed
Forty five and 55-1c0 dollars comma nded 10 sell
he following property mentioned in said mortgage and
therein described as follows, wit
That property situated in Nevada county State Of Cali
iornia being Steam Saw MIL, known tie Gold Flat
MILL with Mil site, yard grounds fixtures, machinery and
tanning.
Notice is hereby g ven that shall sell the above des
crbcd property at public auction the highest bidder Tor
cash IN front OF the ad Court House. Nevada on saturday
the 3lst day OF May. 1856, the hour of ? F. NJ
Given under my hand tins sih day of May. 1856
W. W. WRIGHT, Sheriff. y. c.
Bv {. i. WooD. Under sheriff
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SHERIFF'S SALE

RY virtue of decree of foreclosure and an order
IL OF sale to directed issued out of the District
court OF the l4h Judicial District in and for the
county CT Nevada State of California founded on n
Judgment rendered in said cour. in favor Of A j. AL
ston and against William Jones and Charles Wagner
for the sum Of hundred and go 100 dollars osetb-
with all costs OF suit herein taxed at $40 75loO
| am commanded to sell the property mentioned in
said decree and described therein as follows toN;t
The undivided one halfof certain Saw Min situated
lying and being in the county Of Nevada snd STATE If
California, and generally known and designated as
the Alpha saw Mill, together with all and singular the
rights privileges and appurtenances thereunto be-
longing or In anywise appertaining. Said mill prop
perty Is situated certain Ranch or tract f land
that pertains thereto and that said tract land is sit
uated near Alpha, in Nevada county on the Nevada
and Bear valley Road, about fifteen miles from Ne
vada containing l3l % acres m)re or less described
as follows Commencing at the north cast corner of
land located by u. A Harrison thence running T 73
c ISL chains to an oak sapng six inches in dame
ter, thence $ II e crossing the aforesaid road 5
chains to cedar tree Is inches in dame,er thence n
Is Is chains to stake; thence II 30 chains
TO spruce tree 40 in. in diameter thence n 7go g
5O chains to crotched pine 8 in in diameer thence
olf chains to stake, thence n 73 2 5Ochaips
fir tree s in in diameter standing on the edge Of
narrow divide, thence II 1000 chains 10 q
.pruee tree IA inches in diameter thences II : "
III w chains to stake near the south bank Of the
north fork OF Deer Creek, thence 49, S7-7l chains
to another stake being the corner of the
harrison Ranch thence n IL crossing said Deer
creek along the eastery line of the said Ranch known
as the Harrison Ranch 81. so chains 10 the place of
beginning.
Notice is hereby given that 1 shall sen the abo
descrioed properly at public auction to the highest
Nevada city, on Saturday the 3Ist day of Nav IS56.
at the hour of p. NJ
!, Given under my hand at ofiee in Nevada eitv, os
this the Sth day Of MAJ A. D. Ie55
Wv. WRIGHT Sheriff
BY T., f XooD T,Ja SIoriG
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SHERIFF,S SALE.

virtue of decree of foreclosure and an orde,
- - of sale to me directed bearing date May sh
1902 Issued out OF the Hon District court Of the 4th
Judicial District, in and for the county Of Nevada
state OF California, founded on judgment rendered.
IN said court in favor of s. S. Beecher and against
W. webb for the sum OF One thousand and sevent,
and loiUO dollars together with interest on said sun
at the rate of ten per cent per annum from the rend
tea OF Judgment until paid, together with all costs O:
suit herein taxed at S44 TO- am commanded to sell
the property mentioned in said moriga se and dcscrib-
ed therein as follows to-wit All Of G. w. Webb'
right title and interest in and to the properly situated
lying and being in the Township of Bridgeport Coun-
" Oh Nevada, and known as the Shady Creek Ranch
together with the Saw Mill known as the Shady Cree
Mill known as the Shady creek Mill with the aprlr-
tenances sthereanto-belonging.
Notice is hereby given that shall sell the above
described property at public auction to the highes
bidder for cash in front of the old Court House Neva
ia city on Saturday the 3st day Of May 1856 at IN,
hour Of :. p. M. Given under my hand this 8rh oa,
of May, 1856. W. W WRIGHT, sheriff.
By e + Woon II :
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SIlERlFFoS SALE.

u virtue of an Execution to directed issued from
ID the Clerks Office Of the District Court in and for
the county Of Nevada. in favor of John BIatau and
G. Craft and against d. W. Aldrich and NJ j Stevens
dated May 9th, 1856 for the sum of Five Hundred and
three dollars debit with interest Oh the sum Of
S593 III from the 18th day Of January, A. D. 1856 at
the rate OF III cent per together with costs
of suit taxed at S97 45 have levied upon and scz
ed the following described property to wit
The House and the Lot on which it stands situated
IN the town and county Of Nevada and known as the
Metropolis Hotel.
Which shall sell at public auction to the highest
bidder Tor cash in front Of the shers Office Nevada
city, On the 7th day of June A. D. 1856 at2P
Given under my hand this 18th day of Nav A D.
iooo Attest, W w. WRIGHT, sheriff, n C
Per G. F WooD l. s
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SuERIEE'S SALE

d virtue Of an Execution to me directed issued
ID from the Clerks Office of the District court in
and for tho County Of Nevada, in favor of Joseph
Smith and against AIdrich & Stevens dated MAY
9th, 1856 for the sum of $40 debt, damages, with
from the 18th day of Jant&ry 4. D. 1885, al
the rate Of ten per cent per ahnur1 together with
costs of suit taxed at 96l 90 dollars have levied
upon and seized the following described property to-
The house and the lot which it stands situated in
the town and county of Nevada and known as the Ne
tropolis Hotel which shall sell at public auction te
the highest bidder for cash in front of the sheriff
Office, Nevada, on the 7th day of june A. D. 1856. al
2P. ". Given under my hand this 18th day OF Nav
Al D. 1856
Attest, W. W WRIGHT. Sheriff, N. C.
Per C. + WoOn I-nder SboriF
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SIMMONS

SSrATE OF CALIFORNIA, County cf Nevada, Town
~ ship OF Nevada, IS. Justices Court Before s. C
Herbert, Justice of the Peace
The People of the State of California to Tresner
Martin Hirst, = Wright, = Blueford Michae. I.osue.
T. Z. Hutchinson, Joseph Hall and Joshua Bailey
known as Tresner L Co You are hereby summoned
to appear before the undersigned Justice Of the Peace
at his Office in said Township SATURDAY, the 24th
day OF May. A D. lS56, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. to answer
the complaint CT Alfred Johns who brings suit ganst
you to recover the sum Of Two Hundred Dollars for
goods sold and delivered as per complaint fled herein
on failure SO to appear and answer alignment will be
rendered against you for said sum Of Two Hundred
Dollars, damases and costs of suit
Given under my hand, this fifteenth day Of Nav.
is5o. 5. G. HERBERT, Justice Of the Peace.
II appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court from
the afhdavit If plaintiff and the return Of The cer
that the defendants in the above emitted cause
not be found after due diligence it is ordered that
service be made by publication Of the summons in Tie
Nevada journal by two successive weekly rublica.
hcns from the date hereof s. c. HERBERT
Ne rsda. Nav l5 1856 Jns,ics ~ ,he paaa.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

ba- DR.. L. J. CZAPRAY.-Iti is indeed refreshing IN
this age Of empirical practice be enabled TO call the
attention of the unfortunate the advertisement. of 4
physician Of rare scientific and medical attanment who
has sufficient courage break through the bonds
Of obsolete ideas and place himself before the public
the medium Of the press in order cope with and stall
ify the Pcrnictous efforts of the incompetent Such
physician is Or. L. J. Ckapkay, whom cheerfuily
commend TO iuralids, especially those suffering from dis
eases of the sexual organs and their unsuccessful treat
ment as gentleman possessing al the requisites for the
satisfactory and successful practice Of his profession
Coupled with thorough and available knowledge of the
medical art he brings years OF experience on the treat
ment Of all seminal and private diseases his aid ems
bling lin to cope with them in all their multifarous
forms We cheerfuly commend him to the public as az
able physician verify tie couatencr ofau iu search e.
health s9tc
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
NOTICE TO TIE PUBLIC.

TUE undersigned informs the public that he has sold
out his entire Stock of Provisions Groceries
MesSrs. GATlERT e. CODY. In retiring from business
nc oer 70 ms friends and customers his grateful thanks
for the liberal patronage extended 70 him. and trusts the
same VIII be extended tc his successors who are we'll
knownas worthy and honorable young men.
Mr. Gatzert. better known Baileyr Is wen exbe-
renced in his line of business and will do his duty 10
please his customers. Mr. Jesse Cody hes experience
is an upright man, .-4
All those that have any demands against ire will call
at my old stand for settlement Those indebted will
please SETTLE UP, l have no desire to place nv
claims in the hands of an officer JS. LANIEKFR :
Nevada May l, 1S56-3w
P.s. GATZERT x CODY are authorized 10 receive and
receipt for money due me. ISL
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SIMMONS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of Nevada Town
~ shipof Bridgeport, ss. Justice Court Before r
Farquhar, j P The people of the state of Califor-
mia to Robert Guge, James Guge, Y, Mann and G
Middleton, known S Y. Mann L Co,
You are hereby summoned to appear before the un-
Juan in said Township, on Saturday the 3st day Of
May A d. 1856, at 10 O'clock A M, to the
complaint Of J. Deeker& Co. plea of debt for the
Of sixtyfour and l9l00 dollars per proinissory
note ana affidavit now on file in the Office of said JUS
tice. On failure 50 to appear and answer Judgment
vill be rendered against you for the CT S64 Is
damages and costs of suit Given padcr my hand
this 18th day Of May 1856. R. Il FsHeUHaR.
Justice Of the Peace
II appearing to the satisfaction If the court from the
a avi Of the officer that the defendants in the above
entitled cause cannot be found after due diligence il
is ordered that service be made by publication of the
summons in the Nevada Journal by two successive
weekly publications from the date hereof
r. II. FARogHAR, Justice Of the Peace.
San Juan, May 18th, 1856.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SHERIEE'S SALE

E(f WRIT UEOt AN kXECUIIUN 10 me directed issued
- from the Clerks Office Of the District Court in and
for the county of Nevada in favor of A o. Felt Admin-
lslrator and against Alrch Stevens, dated May 18th
1870 Tor the sum of S22 O0 Dollars, debt together with
costs Of suit taxed at Sl465 have levied upon and
seized The following described property to-wit
The House and Lot which stands situated in The
Town and County OF Nevada and known the Metropo-
lis Hotel
winch shall sell at public auction to the highest BID
der for Cash in front of the Sheriff Office in this city On
SATURDAY, June 7th, 1856, at2 O'Clock P NJ
Given under my hand this ff ecnth day OF May A. D.
1885, tAttesO
w. W. WRIGHT. Sheriff
nv c
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
CONSTABLE SALE

ERT virtue Of an Execution to me delivered issued
AD from the clerks Office of the county court in and
for the county Of Nevada in favor of Joseph Hustler
and against Thomas P Hess dated April 81 1885, for
the sum Of fifty dollars with interest the at
the rate of ten per per from the 9TH day
of June 1856 together with Of suit taxed at
entyone dollars and eghty-fve cents, have levied
upon and seized and will sell TO the highest bidder
for cash in front OF the Justice Office in the of
of June, 1856, between the hours Of II o'clock
and N. certain lot parcel of ground, being in
ths town of San Juan and county Of Nevada bounded
on the west by Jno Gillmans Lot, on the east by FL
lice or Chas Roberts and fronting so feet on Main
street. running back to the old Hess road and taken as
the property of said Hess satisfy the above demands
toget her with costs of execution. Given under my
hand this 18th day of May A D 1856
May 23-4w G. w. MOORE, Constable.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
INSOLYENT NOTICE.

(touNTY OF NEVADA, SIN insolvency. before Hon
y ct. X Caswel County Judge. In h, matter OF
Thomas w Colburn, insolvcnt debtor. The under
signed having been duly elected assignee of the es-
tate of said l. W. Colburn, all persons indebted TO
said Colburn, to the late firm of Colburn Jenkins
are rotifcdt make payment to tbs undersigned be-
fore the 20n of June next ard thus of col
lection. Creditors prove their demands before
any officer authorized to administer oaths.
GEO. A. YOUNG. Assignee.
Nevada, May 2l-lm Bread street
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
METROPOLIS
: B | Il Il l A RD S LOON
Main street. Nevada

/ EWIS WRIGHT have opened a new and elegant
IL SALOON ia the second story of ROGERS 4 UussEY,
Brink Building, and visitors will find it fitted and fur
nished IN style unsurpassed by any similar room il
the State. .
The BILLIARD TABLES are and costly, and ar,
pronounced to be inferior TO nome
Tue room is fitted up with particular reference to tn,
comfort of those who visit it, and is furnished will
every convenience which can be desired
Connected with the Establishment is Bar at which
and Cigars
R8-A Lunch is served Mornings and Evenings
The Proprietors intend that nothing shall be omitted
who favor them with a call.
Nevada, Oct 26,-tf.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
LOST-SIo REV ARD.

0EfW EEN skillmans Mill and Nevada, or in
- Nevada, a memorandum OR pocket book con-
taInlng the following notes One or Joseph Dow for
oIe en- George Prumheld for $780, dated Jan 9, lS5e
and due Oct. l. 1856. Also one draft Of Sl75 drawn
payable to = Thompson ard signed over over to said
Turner $40 reward is oferel for the above pocket
bo )k and papers. WM y TURNER
Alpha Nav I5 lc56-St
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
INSOLVENT NOTICE.

In the matter of ROBERT BELL. an Insolvent Debtor
In the District Court of the 18th Judicial Distrctn and
for the County OF Nevada.
DURSUANT TO an order heretofore made bv the Hon
Niles Searls, District Judge of tho District Court afore
said Neitee hereby given to all the creditors said
solvent to be and appear bsore said Court the Court
House IN the town and county of Nevada on MONDAY
tHe list day OF July A. D. 1885, nj len o'clock NJ. then
ana thete 10 SHOW cause II any they why assign
of The said Estate shord not be made
and he De discharged from his debts as an Insoyen
debtor
Given under my hand with the seal of the District Court
H. :. aforesaid, hereto affixed this 2lst day c
May, a. d. 1856.
J. II. BOSTWICK, Clerk. n. C.
BY THOMAS P. HAWLEY, Deputy.
CT TWEED, Atty for Petitioner. May 234w