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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
Deposfting Gin the name of the Lord.''

When the old ship Brooklyn sailed from
New York for California, in February, 1916,
with the Mormon delegation, B., now Col
B., accompanied them as leader, and as the
Mormons had the greatest confidence in the
Colonel-he being q man of rather prepossess-
ing appearance-after the discovery of gold in
'4s, they deposited all their funds with him.
The amount was over $40 900, and the deposits
were made by each Mormon ain the name of
the Lordl' After while they wanted some
money to use in making improvements, etc,
and went to the Colonel, when for day or two
the following conversation frequently occurred :;
Scene-Colonels house, with little Office in
the basement. Enter Mormon.
Mormon-Good morning, Colonel How's
money matters?
Colonet-Ah! money-ehl Obi all right,
sir, always right.
Mormorp-Wel Colonel, should like to
have few hundred of what | deposited with
you"
COlonel-All right, sir. What name was it
deposited to the credit OFF
Mormon-It was deposited in the name Of
the Lord.
Colonel-A good name, sir-an excellent
name. Have you got the papers?
Mormon-(aghasD-What papers2
Colonel-Why cheek or draft, Of course.
Mormon-( (astonished) )-Check draft
Colonel-Yes. Check-draft. Didn't you
say your money was deposited in the name of
the Lord?
Mormon-(his eyes opening)-Y eeesi
Colonel-Well, bring me his check or draft.
I will cash it for any amount A good banka-
BILE name, sir.
The Mormons finally discovered the pint Of
the joke aud endeavored to make the Colonel
disgorge. But in vain. The Colonel held on
to the funds, and would not pay unless check
of the individual in whose name they were de-
posted, be given. The Colonel bought with
his deposits" many leagues Of land, before it
began to be valuable, and is now one of the
millionares of the Pacific. Since that occasion
the Mormons have deposited in a different
manner, and have kept their eyes open for dig
nified Colonels who hang on to the "ducats'
iu the name of the Lord-Erchdnge.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

SUPPORTING THE GosPEL.-The Baltimore
Sun says Keokuk correspondent sends us a
story of Rev. Julius Caesar, a colored preacher
of Missouri, which he thinks goes to show that
some of the sable brethren are quite as cute
as any of the Hard Shells of whom we have
heard so much of late. Mr.. Caesar had made
an appointment to preach about twenty miles
from his masters plantation, and there he made
his appearance with his sadde-bags on his arm,
and gave out at once that he had come to
preach the Gospel to the niggers thereabouts.
"Yah Yahl" responded hundred voices
but one Of the negroes more bold but not worse
than the rest sung out +: "Well now, look a
here, niger, if you jus brung pack O cards
wild you, you mout dun sumfin, but preachin
is a little too slow for dis congregation" He
procured pack of cards, and after some ma
neuvering the preacher commenced opera
tions, and after some five or six hours playing,
had skinned everything round, cleaning them
out of all the loose silver they had picked up
in many day; Caesar showed the documents
into the sadde-bags, and starting off again, told
them by way of parting benediction, that
whenever they had a little more money to sup
port the Gospel in that way, just to let him
know.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

The MAELsTRoM.-This famous whirlpool, so
well known to every school boy as the greatest
"sucker' in the world, bids fair to be shorn OF
all its terrors, as science gradually supplants
superstition. A writer in the +" Scientific Ame-
rican" says: az have been informed by a
European acquaintance that the maestrom has
no existence. A nautical and scientific COM
mission went out and sailed all around and all
over where the maelstrom was said to be, but
could not find it; the sea was as smooth where
the whirlpool ought to be as any other part Of
the German ocean.
The Gulf of Coryvreekan, near the Island Of
Jura, in the Hebrdes, used to be the terror to
mariners, and bore character second only to
the maelstrom for danger Here, however, as
in the Pcnland Firth, between Scotland and the
Orkneys, rapid tide running through narrow
straits, over a rough and rocky bottom, would
naturally cause, at certain seasons, terrific over
falls, very dangerous to pass in small, deep la
den coasters, or open boats while in the eddies
small whirlpools would be formed sufficient to
swamp boat Of small size too heavily laden.
These places being daily passed by vessels,
were soon shorn of their dangerous reputation,
while the maelstrom,. being more distant and
out of the usual track of traders, has only re-
Gently been deprived of it mysterious horrors,
and like the upas tree of Java, must now take
its place as an exploded humbug'"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

A QUEER PLACE TO HANG ONES SELF.-In a
rural district in France shepherd of a sullen
and reserved disposition, who frequently quar-
relied with his wife, disappeared, and months
elapsed without receiving intelligence of him.
One day the widow had occasion to light fire,
and as the smoke did not ascend properly, a
Savoyard boy was sent up. lie came down,
horror struck, saying that there was decom-
posed body in the chimney. This was the re-
mains of the shepherd. He had climbed up
the chimney with rope, nail, and ham
mer; he had fixed the nail, tied the rope round
his neck, and put the hammer in his pocket
then turned himself of, and so died. He had
often threatened to make away with himself in
such way that his wife, not being able to
prove his death, should not marry again.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

DExrERIrY OF LovE.-A young lady of Ma.
nur, of good family, having gallant, was at a
loss in conducting the correspondence which
was to fix their repeated designations. A hair.
dresser, not usual messenger in love, was
chosen as the agent; but how to escape the
vigilance of her father, widower, who had q
perpetual eye on her conduct? Singular as il
may appear, the old gentleman's wig was
chosen as the letter box. He wore bag,
which his daughter used to take off every eve
ming when he called for his night-cap, and was
sure to find billet from her lover, which the
hairdresser had placed there in the morning,
when he affixed the bag, and which the old
gentleman had unsuspectingly carried about
with him all day. She had sufficient time to
peruse it, and replace her answer, which the
hairdresser withdrew in the morning, to deliver
to her lover.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

MARRYING Big WOMAN" Going to mar
ry her." said Sydney Smith, bursting out
laughing "going to marry her! Impossible,
you mean part of her; he could not marry
her all himself 1t would be case, not of
bigamy, but Of trigamy; the neighborhood or
the magistrates would interfere. There is
enough of her to furnish wives for the whole
parish. One man to marry her monstrous.
You might people a colony with her, or read
the riot act and disperse her; in short you
might do anything with her but marry her."
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

ONE OF THE TENANTs.-" Jenny, get some
kindlins and make a fire."
" An be jabers, how am to do it, sir?-
Murphy used the last banister, yesterday,
sure"
"The banisters gone Then on the roof,
and see if you can pick off any of them shin
gles."
"Be the grey goose o Moses an you're
right."-Exit Jenny.
In week afterwards, Mr.. Teddy O'Neil ap-
plies to the landlord for a reduction of I" rint."
Queer people, those exotics.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
POETRY
YOUNG AGAIN.

An old man sits in high-backed chair,
Before an open door,
While the sun of the summer afternoon
Falls hot across the floor,
And the drowsy click of an ancient clock
Has notched the hour Of four
A breeze blows in and breeze blows out
From the scented summer air,
And il hutters now on his wrinkled brow,
And now it lifts his hair.
And the leaden lid of his eye droops down,
And he sleeps in his highbacked chair.
The old man sleeps, and the old man dreams,
His head droops on his breast,
His hands relax their feeble hold,
And falls to his lap in rest.
The old man sleeps, and in sleep he dreams,
And in dreams again Is blest.
The years unroll their fearful scroll;
He Is child again,
A mothers tones are in his ear,
And drift across his brain;
He chases gaudy butterflies
Far down the rolling plain
lie nldcks tfe wiz rose IN tne Woous,
And gathers eglantne,
And holds the golden butter cups
Beneath his sisters chin
And angles in the meadow brook
With bent and naked pin.
He loters down the grassy lane,
And by the brimming pool,
And a sigh escapes his parted lips
As he hears the bell for school;
And he wishes it were not nine o'clock,
And the mornings never were full.
A mothers hand Is pressed on his head,
Her kiss is on his brow
summer breeze blows at the door,
With the toss of a leafy bough,
And the boy is white haired man again,
And his eyes are tear filled now.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

A New CURE FOR THE RuEuMArlsM.-Dr.
Dixon, in his New York Monthly iScalpel, states
that gentleman of the highest veracity related
to him the following snake story, which beats
anything that we have heard lately.
"Going into an ordinary for his dinner, he
was surprised to observe the extra care with
which a gentleman, who took the seat opposite
to him took off his hat. He turned his head
as nearly upside down as possible without
breaking his neck then placing his hand over
the inside Of his hat, he again turned it, and
received its carefully guarded contents, con-
cealed in pocket handkerchief, on his hand
then gently lying the back of his hand on the
cushion, he slid the hat and contents off and
commenced his dinner The attention of my
friend was irresistibly directed towards the
hat; and his surprise greatly increased, the
reader may well imagine, on observing the
head of a szeable snake thrust out and looking
sharply about him. The gentleman pcrceiving
the discovery, addressed him "My dear sir,
| was in hopes to have dned alone, and not
annoy any one with my poor pet. Allow me
to explain he is perfectly harmless only
common black snake. was advised to carry
him on my head for rheumatism; have done
SO for few weeks and am cured-postively
cured Of a most agonizing malady. I dare not
yet part with him all my care is to avoid dis
covery, and to treat my pet as well as possible
in his confinement. | feed him on milk and
me for my annoyance-you have my story it
is true. I am thankful to the informer for my
cure and to you for your courtesy in not loav
ing your dinner, disguised"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

AFFEcrroNATE GIRL.-A very distant, and
doubtless a very reckless editor, relates the
following almost unaccountable case of affection
and absence of mind: "a girl, who was one
of our first loves, was one night lighting us out,
after having passed delightful evening; and
in bashfu trepidation she blew us out of the
door, and drew the candle behind the door and
kissed IL"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

MoDEsrY.-A modest young lady, desiring
leg of a chicken at the table, said: IN take
the part which ought to be dressed in draw
ers"
A young gentleman opposite Immediately
called for that part which ought to wear the
bustlel Hartshorne was Immediately admin
istered to the lady she required it.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
J. B. | S B ALL,
ID z N II I . Il
NAM STREET.. MARIpOSA,

MAIN STREET, MARlPOSA,
INORMERIY OF PHILADELPHIA, (PENN.) Is PERMA-
nently located in Mariposa, having comfortable and
convenient Office next door to the Pacific Express with all
the necessary Instruments and appliances viii do any
kind Of work that pertains to the profession Of Dentistry in
manner which shall give entire satisfaction the money
refunded. Artificial Teeth inserted Gold Plate
Pivot the may require Teeth Plugged with pure
Gold extracted. Chdrens Teeth regulated when
sary and all Diseases of the Gums treated the most OF
which called scurvy Of the gums Cure pay.
chlorofom administered IL desired Terms reasonable
Examination free alf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
battle Of Snn JacintO.

latc nuf1Oer Ol tne Dan rranCiSCo CHT0Ht-
Gle, in commenting on the Anniversary Of the
battle of Jancinto, april 21st) thus speaks of
this memorable fight, and the remarkable re-
su,,s it was instrumental in producing:
"Santa Anna at the head of his triumphant
legions was driving all things before him. Ter
ror spread throughout all Texas. Its Govern
ment in panic moved its location. Houston
expecting and awaiting rcnforcements in vain,
had retreated day by day before the flushed
forces of Santa Anna, from the Brassos to the
very banks of Galveston Bay, and San Jacinto
river. Here he turned at bay, here the inde-
pendcnce of Texas had to be won or lost. His
seven hundred encamped within cannon shot
ma, increased by four hundred and fifty under
Gen. Cos on the morning of the battle. Two Oh
Houston's junior officers in the council of war,
were for attacking their four seniors opposed
it. Houston ascertained that the army was for
the attack, and he determined to make it. The
details of that bloody fight have never been
wrtten-they cannot be. After the first charge
it was hand-to-hand fight, like the third charge
of the British at Bunkers Hill, but with the
difference, that at San Jacinto the bayonets
were routed by those who had none. Fifteen
minutes decided the batte-all the rest Of the
fight was a slaughter, in which the cry of Re-
member the Alamo" rose above the crack Of
! tha r;aa and tha cry for MARCY
"This battle was the turning point in Texan
history. 1t secured her independence, it led
also to the war with Mexico, the battles of Palc
Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, Buena
Vista, Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Cherubusco,
Chapultepec, Molino del Rey, Sacramento,
Santa Cruz and all the others which accom-
panied that short but decisive contest twas
the turning point which gave us Texas New
Mexico, California, Utah and the Gadsden
Purchase; a territory Of one million square
miles, almost one-third of the present entire
territory of the Union, and more than one-hali
what had comprised the possessions Of Mexico
II inaugurated the fillibuster movement, ol
which Aaron Burr had been the pioneer, and
gave permanency to that sentiment now SC
absorbing in the American mind, which will
never rest satisfied until the entire Empire o
Montezuma, the Vice Royalty of Cortes, shal
know no national emblem but that of the Stripes
and Stars. All this, with all the other vas,
and innumerable consequences and events rela
tive thereto, were decided twenty-one years
ago yesterday by seven hundred men on the
plains of San Jacinto. Had that battle beer
decided otherwise, Houston and Rusk NIGH
have long ago mingled with the dust of thai
bloody battlefield, instead of sitting now with
in the Senate Chamber at Washington tht
Mexican frontier might still have been the Sa
bine, the Red river and the AID parallel; and
the gold Of California might still have rested
in its bed Of ten thousand years. How much
of human history hangs on the results of Z
single day, and be decided by the decision of I
single mind"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

PARsoN MnToN.-Parson Milton, an eccen-
trio divine, was once called upon for prayer
at Fourth Of July dinner, and gave the follow
ing: "Oh, Lord, deliver us from champagne
and sham patriotism, for Christ's sake-amen! Y
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

VINO WROTE THE NEGRO SoSGs.-The prin-
cipal writer Of the national music, says the
Baltimore Sun, is said to be Stephen G. Foster,
the author Of" Uncle Ned" 40 Susannah,
&c. Mr. Foster resides near Pittsburg, where
he occupies moderate clerkship, upon which,
and per centagc on the sale Of his songs, he
depends for living. He writes the poetry as
well as the music Of his songs. These are
sung wherever the English language is spoken,
while the music is heard wherever men sing.
In the cotton fields of the South, among the
mines of California and Australia, in the sea-
coast cities Of China, in Paris, in the Lon
don prison-everywhere, in fact, his melodies
are heard. "Uncle Ned" was the first. This
was published in ls45 and reached sale un-
known till then in the music publishing busi-
ness OF "The Old Folks at Home" 100000
copies have been sold in this country, and as
many more in England. "My Kentucky
Home" and "Old Dog Tray" each had sale
of about 10000 All his other songs had a
great run. All his compositions are simple,
but they are natural, and find their way to the
popular heart and link themselves indissolubly
with is best associations.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
A Good One.

County Court was sitting awhile ago in -
on the banks Of the Connecticut. 1t was cold
weather at the time, and knot of lawyers bad
collected around the old Franklin in the bar
room. The fire blazed, and mugs of flip were
passing away without groan, when in came
rough, gaunt looking "babe of the woods,
knapsack on shoulder and staff in hand.
He looked cold, and half perambulated the
circle that hemmed in the fire, as with wall
of brass, looking for chance to warm his
shiDs. Nobody moved, however, and unable
to sit down, for lack of a chair, he din the next
best thng-leaned against WALL with :" tears
in his fist and his eyes doubled up" and lis
tened to the discussion on the proper way of
serving referee on warantec deed, as if he
was the judge to decide the matter. Soon he
attracted the attention of the company, and a
young sprig spoke to him.
"You look like traveller"
"Wall, s'pose am come from Wiscon-
sin afoot, at any rate"
"From Wisconsin; that is distance to go
on one pair of legs. I say, did you ever pass
through hi in your travelss"
eyes sir" he answered, kind of wicked
look stealing over his ugly phizamahogomy.-
al ben through the outskirts"
al thought it likely. Well, what are the
manners and customs there some of us would
like to know"
"Oh," says the pilgrim, deliberately half
shutting his eyes, and drawing round the cor
ner Of his mouth till two rows of yellow stubs,
with mass of masticated pig-tail appeared
through the slit in his cheek, "youll find them
much the same as in this region-the lawyers
sit highest the fire."
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
R. B. THoM As,
RCHITECT AND CARPENTE

Will furnish Designs for Buildings, Specifications,
Bills of Lumber Estimate Of Cost ETC., and undertake
Buildings on moderate terms. All work entrusted TO
him will be executed with neatness and despatch
Shop on Bullion street, near Concert Hall. JyStf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

AN FRESHMAN being in church where the
collection apparatus resembled election boxes,
on its being handed to him, whispered in the
carriers ear that he was not naturalized, and
could not vote.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

VNHE UNDERSIGNED, GRATEFUL FOR PAST PATRON
age, to the Public that he continues oe
for sale large assortment OF
PARLOR AND COOKING STOVES;
TINWARE AND HARDWARE;
CARPENTENRs' AND MINERS TOOLS;
CAMPHENE AND OIL LAMPS;
LEAD PIPE AND PUMPS
Sheet Iron, Copper Tin and Zinc worked to order.
ss- All work done order promptly and satisfactorily
ss- From henceforth adopt the Cash principle Cash
on DELIVERY. fa1tft S. WORMSER
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

WOODEN NUTMEGs OUTDoNE-A Partisan
dentist is now selling "artificial teeth for ba-
bies." He sells a great quantity of them to
wet nurses in Paris, who are in the habit Of re-
ceiving presents on the first tooth of the baby.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
III O X ~ IT II 8 =,

VIZ HERE HE WILL BE HAPPY TO ATTEND TO CALLS
w in his profession. Having during extensive prac
ce of seventeen years made many improvements in the
Dental Art and assisted materially in bringing it to its pres
ent high state Of perfection he feels warranted in saying u
all those wishing Dental operations performed Artificial
Teeth inserted fine gold plate that his work cannot be
exceed in the United States Terms moderate. Consulta
tions free.
BDr p will make, occasionally, professional visits
70 the neghborng Towns when he will attend persons al
Their residences, application either by letter other
Wise alu
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
DIR. JAMES L. CLARKE.

OFFICE "PINE TREE HOUSE." CORNER FIFTH AND
MAIN STREETS, MARIPosA. alu
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20

mating, he says that several males surround a
female, and to prove the truth and earnestness
of their love, bow their heads, spread their
tails, and move sideways, backwards and for
wards, performing such antics as would induce
any one witnessing them to join his laugh to
theirs
The female coyly flies to another tree, where
she is closely followed by her suitors, and
where again the same ceremonies are gone
through with until marked preference isind-
Gated for some individual. In this way all the
golden-winged woodpeckers are happily mated,
and each pair proceeds to cxcavate hole in a
tree for nest. They work alternately, with
industry and apparent pleasure. When the
nest is finished they, caress each other on the
tree top, rattle their bills against the dead
branches, "chase their cousins the red head,
defy the purple gardels to enter the nest, and
feed pentifully on ants, beetles, and lary@." ="
BY and by the female lays five or six eggs, the
whiteness and transparency of which are doubt
less the delight of her heart. The woodpeck-
ers raise numerous progeny, laying two
broods every season.
The loves of the turtle-dove and mocking-
bird are graphically described by Audubon, as
are also those of the wild turkey, who is said
to be even more ridiculous in his motions and
more absurd in his demonstrations of affection
than our common tame gander. The curious
evolutions in the air of the great horned owl or
his motions when he has alighted near his be-
loved, Audubon confesses himself unable to de-
scribe. He says the bowings and snappings
of his bill are extremely ludicrous; and no
sooner is the female assured that the attentions
paid her by her lover are the result of sincere
affection, than she joins in the motion of her
future mate.
So much for the loves Of birds. In many
respects they resemble those Of men. We
have among us in society our humming-bird
lovers, or goldcn-winged woodpeckers, our tur-
tie doves, our turkies and ganders; and occa-
sionally we find pair who remind us Of horn.
ed OWLS
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
DIR. THOMAS PAYNE.

GO OFFICIAL Dr. A. D. Boyce's Drug Store, opposite
the Yosemite Hotel where he may be consulted at all
hours. a1tf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
DI. a. u. Lasoter,
PHYSICIAN AND SURG GEON,
LOWER Aqua FRIO.

OFFICE FIRST DOOR BELOW WHITT1ER's HOTEL
DIR. l.. WILL DEVOTE HIS ASSIDUOUS AT
tention to the examination and treatment of such
cases and disorders as may be brought TO his notice
Personal attendance will be given in any part of the
County on short notice, when required
A new stock of Medicines, pure and fresh, just re-
ceived. Aqua Frio, July 8, 1856. alu
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-20
DIR. ii. j. Paine,
ID Il N II I . T,

LATE OF THE FIRM OF PAINE BEERS, DENTISTS
SAN FRANCISCO,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18
PER CONTRA.
REASONS FOR GOING TO THE PARTY, BALL,
THEATER OR CIRCUS.

I'll don't mind the weather, rain won
hurt me--neither sugar not salt-been
doting on IL week--sun ain,t so very
hot-cold air is wholesome-th house
is always comfortable--never feel cold
in such place--rather wear my old
gown Cor coat than not go--'.will cure
my headache--alwsys does--worked
hard all day but don't feel the least tired
borrow pair of glovcs-no matter
for q cariiage--walked two miles many
time--long walks do me good-put of
the dinner--eat cold cut fasting is
good fer my health. Tommy's little
flushed. but that's nothing no danger
want bit Of fresh air--can write that
letter some other day as we'll as not
amt afraid Of getting sleepy or tired at
such place--can look at tina. account
and inspect my ledger at some other
time--what do care for the price Of
tickets, or any other expense? 100 IL
,chie you're young" Reckon ] can
squeeze in SOME how, IL the place is
narrow. or ever so much crowded--all
the world will be there. and / want to
exhibit myself among them, | tell yon
where there's will there's way. and
I'm bound to 60, anyhow, if Il rains
pitch -forks--If thunders roar and light.
nings blaze. So don't say more. for I
won't hearthe least objection. no, nofthe
greatest either-thdt's a fact fred
fact--as unalierable as the laws Of the
Medes or the Persians. | might as well
be out Of the world M out Of the fash
ion. . Y.