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of each tender flower, and from all lesson
learn. What would earth be without flowers?
What joys would crown spring, if none of those
| pledges of +" Our Father" came? Ever let me
enjoy the presence of flowers for no compan-
ions are purer; none more calculated to point
US lfeavenward. Alone, no Hear you not the
song of the pet .canary-bird How he exuts
in the departure of winter, and the triumph over
the Ice-king." His music is so sweet and
clear how it fills me with lofty emotions, when
/ listen to the carol of the untaught songster !;
all are brought to reflec: that God gave birds a
voice in order to create friendship with man.
Should we not love, then, to listen to their elo-
quent music! Sing on, sweet bird, for could
not be alone when thou art near.
Alone; impossible with that huge pile of
books, also so inviting, so interesting. What
rich gems of thought does Festus" contain!
How Byron, Moore, and Campbell cause the
chords of the heart to vibrate. Then come
number of books Of the current literature of
the day, from which we may make a choice
What charming companions are agreeabe books
one could never be alone while they can be
obtained.
Alone Behold the beautiful Beatrice de Gen.
c copied by irst-class artist from the orig-
nal at Rome. What lovely face, and how
much more beautiful it must have been ere
crime stamped its seal there. How the mind
will dwell upon the account given us of her in
the pages of history, and how sad we feel when
we reflect that even her rare beauty was not a
shield from crime.
There is beautiful landscape; how charm
ing the scene! it represents Thompson's Sum
mer What pleasing emotions fine paintings
awaken in the mind. room without paint
ings always looks unfinished; it never seems
properly furnished or tastily arranged. Cor
geous furniture, rich curtains and carpets have
no effect, if paintings are not included.
One is, indeed, never less alone, than when
alone" There are times when solitude (if it
may be so called) is necessary; the mind must
have moments for reflection. The sunbeams,
the flowers, the birds, are all suggestive ofI
beautiful and refined ideas, aud one who finds
it pleasure to have such companions, to enjoy
the refined and exquisite pleasures emanating
from such source, is indeed blest; for he can
ever have society, though he may be what the
world calls "alOne.' ..r
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This spike is to be one hundred and nine feet
high, and upon it is to stand statue of Mr..
Clay, eleven feet in height, which will, from
the ground, appear about life size
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

have got, I'll seem the creature am
not, but like the one in ancient fable,
appear the lion, if I'm able; and if the
pattern scant appears, disclosing two
long Tapping ears, I'll care not for the
bitter pill, for | shall rank with lions
still, and all the ours who curse me here,
will think me one, and howl with fear,
while /, thy faithful, laboring ass, es-
chewing meat, will chew my grass. y
The real lion then was heard 81 trust
no politicians word. Give me a slice
from off your ear, as pledge for what
you promise here, that should you hence
attempt to play the lion, when you
ought to bray, may enforce your words
particular, by holding up your own au-
ricular." He gave the pledge, and the
next day there came loud, triumphant
brap, and faces opened to grin to hear
it from lions skin; but even the dull
est donkey swore that sound was not
the lions roar, and answered as they
heard it pass, their echo to the rampant
ass, as if to show their friendly will to
recognize their comrade still.
An APoCRYPHAL ANECDoTE OF OLD
BuCK.-The N. Y. Herald correspen-
dent tells an anecdote of Mr. Buchanan,
which, if not founded on fact. is based
upon knowledge of his character
In recent visit. few evenings ago,
while sitting in the side room at the ho-
tel | am staying at, | overheard the
town politicians, who were sitting around
the stove, tell an adventure disting-
uished Lancasterian and friend of Mr.
Buchanan's, had with him on the sub
ject of office hunting, which | do not
think will do Mr.. Buchanan any harm
to tell the readers of the Herald, and
may do the readers. particularly those
who intend to speak for ''berth, some
good. Mr. Buchanan's friend, wto is
said to be a man somewhat aristocratic
and important, and perhaps wished to
"draw" the President "out,'' said =
"Well, Mr.. Buchanan, now that the
election is over and you are elected, you
will be run down with candidates for Of
fce."
Old Buck raised himself up, la
Jackson, and said: Mr.. R, I'll be
- if | will"
The answer left the Lancasterian
without anythinu more to say on the
subject; and candidates will do well
to remember that Mr. B. will not stand
being f" bored" He is right. While he
will treat all who are gentlemen. as
such, he has no idea, in hts old days, of
being badgercd at every turn for an Of
fee.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
WHOLE NUMBER $50.

"TAKING Down" AN ORAToR.-Du-
ring the Presidential election of 1874, a
politician somewhere in New Hamp-
shire was making a speech, and object
ing very strongly to Henry Clay on the
ground of his being duellist. This
done he began to glorify his own party,
as small in number, but destined to
achieve great things. He compared ii
to David going forth with sling and
stones to the combat with the gigantic
Goliah. Piling up the eloquence, he
reached the climax at last, and cried
out
And then then, fellow citizens =
what did David do Z"
FIT duel, SIR" came in shrill tones
from one of the assembly.
The orator "sEut up" Immediately.
DEAD TO THE LAW Some years
ago man without a family or relatives
lived in county in Arkansas, and was
possessed of an estate worth $4,000. He
went to New Orleans, and was absent
four years without being heard FROM
The probate judge granted administra-
ton on his estate-wound it up and dis
charged the administrator The man
returned - had been to Mexico when
in open court the following dialogue
took place:
Dead Man-If your honor please, /
want my effects returned to me, as you
see | am not dead.
Court know that is as man =
that you are alive and in court, but, as
a court, | know you are dead, for the re-
cords of this court say so, and against
their verify there can be no averment
so says Lord Coke, and good many
other books | never read.
Dead Man-But | want my property,
and it's no matter to me whether your
records lie or not. am alive, and have
not transferred my property, and to de-
prive me of it without my consent is
against the law.
Court-If you intimate that the re-
cords of this court lie, this court will
send you to jail
Dead Mdn-Send dead man to jail !
Court-Mr. Sheriff take this appari-
ton out
Sheriff Come, let's go and take
something to drink
The judge stuck to it, that so far as
his court was concerned, he pas dead,
and cussed, if he shouldn't stag dead =
and the poor fellow went into chancery
and spent all he made in Mexico, and
all the rest
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

SKELETON OF FASHIONABLE SER
MdN.-The following, from the Knick-
er3ocher, is well-merited burlesque ON
the style of discourses too common in
these days from dandy-jack graduates,
AM kious to show off their slight smatter.
ing of superficial learning, without know.
ing how to properly apply it:
Iert =" And he killed the Fatted
Calf"
IntroductiOn-Not necessary to saw a
grbat deal about the Prodigal Son, for
nearly every wealthy family has spec
i'm en- of its own, and needs no enlight-
eminent on the subject. Divide the sub.
jeSt into FIVE heads:
1st.-Spesk of the calf, and inform
your hearers how calf should be fat.
ted. Give him all the milk of two cows.
except tin cup full now and then for
THE baby. Here you can make souo
learned remarks about the milky-way,
the belt of Jupiter, and Lord Ross tel
escope.
2nd.-He killed the fatted calf, but
not only tho scriptures, but Josephs and
the Fathers are profoundly silent ON the
question h0W he killed it. As this was
more than thousand years before the
invention of gunpowder firearms, the
presumption is that the old man didn't
shoot the critter, but pitched into him
with club-for clubs are very ancient
institutions.
3rd.-Explain why the old gentleman
instead of calf; didn't kill a shote-
make one-horse barbecue and have a
real tim9 of it.
4th.-lnform your hearers what the
word ca5fmeans when used in Hebrew,
Greek, Latin, Choctaw or Lockjaw.
9TH Dwell pathetically upon the
melancholy degeneracy of the present
age, evinced by the fact that fathers.
nowadays, instead of treating a runa-
way son to +" fatted calf" are pretty
apt to treat him to 'hasty plate of
SOUP" made from the hide of the ealfs
maternal projenitor.
COnclusion-Throwi in a little geology:
talk learnedly about grapmake and tran
s'tion conglomerate. Wind up the dis
course with most eloqunnt, affecting
appeal to the consciences of your hear
ers on the Durham breed of cattle.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
Dry Goods /! Dry Goods

Ch e T or G
TIE Neu York Dry Goods Store,
Branch of a New York House is now open on the
A corner of Commercial & Pine streets, with
nd elegant stock of Seasonabe Goods consisting in
Silks S5arls and Cl0aks,
N DeLaines, CdShmeres and Mzinos,
Blankets FTdRRels, Quilts and ConfortcTs,
Blenched SheetiRgs and SkirtiHQs,
IrisL Linen Damask Table Linen,
Napkins ToKels and Crash.
Duck DrilliRgs, and Tiekings
Broara SheetiRgs Checks and Cdlicos,
French English. aud Ansricaa Calicos
Hosierg Glores, GaantIsts. sc. DC,
Capes Collars. Sgeeres, Ribbons, &c &c,
Embroidered & Hem Stitch Linen Handkerchief,
Gents I'll Linen Shirts half-Hose Cravats &c togeth-
er with every article usually found in Dry Goods Store
asers are requested call and examine the goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
Terms Cash-positiyely no credit.
oetx.f THOMAS BRADY
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
MoRE MoRMoxs CoM1Nc-Tbsn :,

MORE MoRMoNs CoMING.-The pack
ct ship Columbia was advertised to sail
from Liverpool on Sunday, 10th ult.,
having among her passengers no less
than 200 Mormons destined foT Utah.
We thinL it about time for Congress to
turn its attention that way, and see to
what extent it will tolerate a plurality
of wives among the sensual blasphem-
ers, when Utah comes to apply for ad-
mission into the Union as State.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
For The Nevada JOurna
What is Love

boy, what is love 7" = asked boy
With elfin locks and roguish smile;
Whose eyes seemed rolling in their light
Dark orbs that told of faith and guile
Love is the glow felt for Jane,
Till Annie taught my heat to stray -
Dear Mary often caused me pain
But Alice soothed the pang away"
'Youth what is love Fl asked youth
With pensve eye and pale broad brow
He heaved deep, tumultuous sigh
And murmured out his answer low
Love is the fierce and burning fire
That fuses into one two souls;
Its flames consume what they inspire
Itwrngs the hearts that it controls.
Tell, what is love Z" II asked girl
Ofbeauty such as seldom seen;
Soul and sonse were in her glance
Half child, half woman-sweet sixteen.
Love is the choicest boon of God,
A sun to melt us with its glow,
peaceful, happy, sighng stream
That cheats life of its every woe"
And what is love ?"-I asked the man
From whom the flush of youth had flown;
He pointed to a cataract
Whose mighty depths were rushing down:
''As to the ocean sweeps that wave
From off that rocky crag above,
To stem its tide no force prevails
Profound resistess- that is love-"
Say, what is love ."-I asked a DAME
A crippled beggar, old and blind
She rolled her sightless orbs, and smiled
Poor wretch, had she a joy behinds
Love is the day dream of the boy.
As starting out lifes war to wago:
The pang of youth the fate of man.
The past and future joy Of age
"Oh What is love, thou monster Death 2"
He grinned upon ghasty dull
He champed his ieshless jaws in mrth -
Pressed to my lips rottng skull.
Loves like cold and cammy grave
That is with roses covered DER;
Their beauties feed on rottenness,
Their fragrance from corruption draw -
Is Can this be love ~ A seraph smiled
And showed me clustering worlds around
Blessings, beauties light and life,
Bliss and hope that all surround.
pcaling anthem woke the air
That heaved in waves below above
Harmonious cataract of sounds
Prolonged his answer, d" GOD slove!"
Truth, virtue, greatness, home and friends
The ycarning feelings that all hearts can thrill
And thou, my duplicated self
To whom my every thought turns still
Gods gifts are like himself = divine
Ataste Of paradise that s given;
And love 5 the power of His might
y blissful specimen of Heaven
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

GALvANIC ACTION IN THE EARTH
An eminent London cutler. Mr.. Weiss,
having observed that steel seemed to be
much improved when it had become
rusty IN the earth, and provided that the
rust was not facticiously produced by
the application of acids, made the ex-
pertinent OF burying some razor-blades
for nearly three years, and the result
fully corresponded to his expectation
The blades became coated with rust,
which had the appearance of having
ekuded from within, but were not cor
rPded, and the quality of the steel was
decidedly improved. Analogy led to
the conclusion that the same might hold
good with respect to iron, under similar
circumstances. He accordingly pur
chased fifteen tons of iron with which
the piles of London bridge had been
shod. Each shoe consisted of small
Inverted pyramid with four straps, ris-
ing from the four sides of the base.
which embraced and were nailed to the
pile; the total length, from the point of
which entered the ground to the end of
the strap, being about sixteen inches,
and weight about eight pounds. The
pyramidal extremities of the shoes were
found to be not much corroded, nor in
deed were the straps; but the latter
had become extremely and beautifully
sonorous. When manufactured the sol
i'd points in question were convertible
into very inferior steel. also the bolts
but the straps produced steel of une-
qualled superiority.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

~ A young lady explained to a
printer the other day the distinction be-
tween printing and publishing, and at
the conclusion of her remarks, by way
of illustration. she said: "You may print
a kiss on my cheek, but you must not
publish it." The explanation was per-
fectly satisfactory.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

~ A friend telling how hot it was
in New Orleans, said, A vessel loaded
with pig lead lay at the levee discharg-
Ing her cargo ; a niger would get pig
on his back, and before he could get
ashore the lead would melt and run all
Pver him, so that he'd have to be dug
put with cold chisel
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

ABOLISH THE COMMON LAVA res
olntion has been introduced into the
legislature of Arkansas abolishing the
whole of the Common Law of that State,
leaving only the courts to litigate the
statute laws by which to ascertain their
rights and remedies.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
A Card.
Great Destru ction of Property by the late
Fire 81, SOC, 900. New Stock on hand.
NEVADA SHOE STORE,

Commercial Street Hert door beloe LaHdeoker's.
J. HOOK would respectfully inform his
HI old customers and the public that he has
ly purchased a large and well assorted stock of
- BOOTS and SHOES and has re-opened his store
Commercial street. (next door below Landeckers
Brick Store where he will be happy to serve all who
may give him n call.
He has a full stock of Ladies' and Misses SHOES,
Gents Fine BOOTS and {; ;AITERS and splendid as
sortment of MINING BOOTS constantly on hand.
Repairing done the shortest notice
The Ladies' and Gentleman of Nevada respectfully
invited to call and examine my stock.
sept26-tf J. f. HOOK
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

ENROLLING CLERK OF THE ASSEMBLY
= We are gratifed to learn that Rich
ard Lambert. Esq. of Sonoma county,
has been elected to this important office.
Its duties will doubtless be fulfilled by
him with fidelity and accuracy. as he
has had much experience in matters
connected with legislation, during the
past five years. Our Legislators, it
would seem, have wisely thought that
as good men can be had from the "cow"
counties, as elsewhere. Let them give
further examples of their wisdom.
Napd Reporter.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

The LEoPARD's ATTAcK.-The pow
er of the Leopard is wonderful in pro-
portion to his weight. | have seen a
full grown bull with his neck broken by
the leopard who attacked it. 1t is the
belief that the effect is produced by a
blow of the paw. This is not the case
it is not simply the blow, but it is the
combination of the weight, the power
and the momentum of the spring, which
renders the effect of a leopard's attack
so surprising. Few leopards rush bold
ly to the attack like dog; they stalk
their game, and rush crouchingly, max
ing use of every object that affords a
slelter, until they are within few
bounds of their prey.
Then the immense power of muscle
is displayed in the concentrated energy
of the spring he flies through the air
and settles on the throat, usually throw
ing his own body over the animal, while
his teeth and claws are fixed on the
neck; this is the manner in which the
spine of the animal is broken, by sud
den spring, and not by blow. The
blow from the paw is, nevertheless, i'm
mensely powerful; and at one stroke
will rip open bullock like a knife, but
the after Effects of the wound are still
more to be dreaded than the force of the
blow. There is peculiar poison in the
claw. which is highly dangerous. This
is caused by the putrid flesh which they
are constantly tearing, and which is
apt to cause gangrene by incubation
Eight Years Wandering IN Ceylon.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
POETIC PROSE-.

The following appeared in Mondays
Chronicle, and is written in the familiar
style of Frank Soule. 1t is well worth
reading:
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

u An Ohio editor says that the
kline young lady who sent him mince
pie, with the request to "please insert"
Is assured that such articles are never
Crowded out by a press of other matter.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

A New WAY OF SOWING BARLEY
In the official report of the California
State Agricultural Society, just publish
ed in pamphlet form, we find the follow
ing account of the entire success of a new
plan for sowing barley:
On the Colorado, forty miles below
Fort Yuma, in August, of 1854, a stea-
mer transporting government stores was
blown up, and the next year, in places
where the sacks had fallen, fine growth
Of barley was found.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

EXECUTION OF ARCHER AND BEST, AT
CoLoMA. = This execution which took
place on Friday last, at Coloma, was
witnessed by some 1000 persons. The
prisoners were taken from the Jail by
Sheriff Carson and conducted to the
place of execution. They both appear
ed quite calm, and mounted the gallows
with firm step, where they were at
tended and prayed with by the Rev.
McDohald, of Coloma. Neither of them
had anything to say from the scaffold,
and at twenty-five minutes past one
they were launchedinto eternity. Their
bodies were left hanging twenty-five
minutes, and then cut down.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

DEFINIrIoNs.-Langmagc-A chain
to unite men and keep mankind disuni-
ted large issue of notes which has
often small basis of gold. Theatre
An homeopathic hospital where shall
doses of society are given to cure socie-
ty; the chambers where bachelors re-
ceive curtain lectures. Muror-A jour
nal in which time records his travels.
Chid-The ever renewed hope of the
world. Natures problem, awaiting mans
solution. Misu-An amateur pauper; ;
a lover who is contented with a look
Lgaorance-A serpent which many fos-
ter because they suppose it to be harm
less; dark place where poor people
are allowed to grope about till they hurt
themselves or somebody else. Bachelor
A mule who shirks his regular load.
Shop-Private interest disguised as pub
lie utility prison for himself, built by a
man of the materials he deals in.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
Something New and Needed.
A MERCK Eaanf Tailoring e

And Gent Furnishing Store.
n Democrat Building. Broad street. few doors be-
low the L. s Hotel corner and where always be
found the best of everything usually found in such esab
lishments. would particularly call the attention of
citizens generally, to my stock of
French and English Cloths, Cassimeres, Doe
Skins, Silk Velvet and Marseilles VeStings,
Which viii manufacture to order upon short notice, in
the fashionable style and best workmanship always
warranting fit.
Shirts Collars, Drawers, Wrappers Cravats Hosiery
and Gloves of all kinds and descriptions. Extra fine
Goats and Pants always on hand
Please call and see for yourselves.
septl9tf 4. c. PIER:
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
Smeath Il Arnold,

No. IT'S, J. Street, between 9th and 7th SITS.
Sacramento.
HAVE ON HAND, and offer for sale complete as
l. sortment Of Groceries, Liquors, Provisions.
FLOUR in bbls halfbarrcls and California in sacks.
CORN MEAL. in bbls. etc.
PORK. clear ani mess in hhls and halfhhls.
RAfON. Ex clear. and JNI. and California cured
COFFEE, Rio Bovee'S, ground and in tins.
RICE Carolina. in hbls and halfbbs China do
SUGAR. crushed pulverizcd New Orleans and China
LARD, in 10 and 20 tins, kits and kegs.
PISH codf zll salmon and mackercl
TEAS black and green I. and chests.
TOBACCO fruit, peach, elephant fine cut, honey
dew. smoking do.
general assortment of Liquors Wines, case goods Of
very description.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30
TO MERCHANTS

HOTELS and Housekeepers-Sl40O0 900 worth of Crock
cry and Giasswarei
l3OOOd doz Tumbers assorted STYLES.
Decanters, Fruit Dishes and Glassware of every de-
scription
Every variety of white Iron Stone and Chinaware
300 gross cheap Table Cutlery
Ivory Cutlery and silver Plate! Ware;
A large assortment of Britannia Bar Pitchers
Chatting Dishes, Urns. Tea and Coffee Pots;
Avery large assortment of Britannia Castors;
Fine English Tea Trays, of a new style:
Camphene and Oil, Hanging and Side Lamps;
Parlor Stand Lamps, new styles
Chandeliers and Gas fixtures
Gilt and mahogany frame Mirrors, all sizes;
large assortment of Jeromes best clocks,
For sale at cost at II street. Sacramento and l6 and
l7s Montgomery street San Francisco
sept5-f WHALf a. FEhcHbAhhh
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

The EMPERoR's SoLDIERs.-When
Bonaparte's army were lying in camp,
previous to the battle of Waterloo, they
bitterly complained of their rations, es-
pecially the bread. However, they
''put up ;" with it as long as they could,
when few men, not more daring than
selfish, went to the quarters of the at
tached Commissariat General, and told
him:
'If you don't give us better rations
we will hang you''
The astonishcd contractor sought an
interview with the Emperor, immedi-
ately, and told him what had passed
Did my men say that @ said Napo-
leon.
They did, SIRE"
Well, my friend, 1 am certainly
very sorry for you,' said the Emperor,
'for if they said SO, they will certainly
do it."
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-30

BYRON AND HIS LADY-Lord Byron
told Trelawney that his separation from
his wife proceeded from few hasty
words, uttered when he was unaware of
her presence. During his financial
troubles his wife had come into his study
SO quietly that Byron did not know it.
Thinking over his condition. and how
much his marriage had made his ruin
more unpleasant, he cried audibly
enough for her to hear. Lady Byron
is confoundedly in my wayl" She
reused him from his brown study by say
ing, " Indeed, my lord l can easily get
out of it /" Byron would have it she
never forgave this escapade.