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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15
An Extraordinary Russian Regiment.


The Pavlovsky, or the Regiment of Paul,
presents an appearance which would be gro
tesque lift were not imposing All the men
pray do not laugh-have cooked noses. Every
soldier, with a nez retr0uSee, who is of the pro.
per height, is sent to this regiment, which was
formed by Panl in one of his eccentric freaks,
and very determined pug is eligible il it be
accompanied with sunken eyes and high check
bones. But more than this. The men, clean
shaven, like all the Russian soldiers, except on
the lip, wear their moustaches brushed up
wards toward the cars, which gives them a
strange and savage aspect This bizarre and
ferocious appearance is increased by the shape
of their head-dress, which is like sugar loaf
with one side cut away an angular section Of
cone, with the round side to the front. On
this side the shake, or whatever it is, consists
of brass plate; at the back Of it is a bright
red cloth. From the top there is a curious tuft
or pompon, sticking out horizontally, so as to
be parallel with the lower part Of the wearer's
nose. The brass front Is reIigiously preserved
should it have been pierced by ball, and is
worn only by deserving soldiers Some Of
them have been pierced in two, in the days Of
Catharine H., and in Suwarrof's campaign,
where the regiment greatly distinguished ITSELF
and on the under part of each plate is engraved
the name Of the soldier who wore it when the
ball came in such unpleasant proximity to him.
Should one Of these breast-plates be worn out
with age, its form is scrupulously initiated, and
the holes renewed with the greatest care The
regiment, when at march past, always carries
bayonets at charge. Altogether the look of
these four thousand and odd men, ail Of whom
are over six feet, is very novel and striking,
and if they are half as ugly in the fight as they
are on the parade, they must prove most for
mdable antagonists. They are dressed like the
other regiments Of the guard, with the excep-
ton Of the hemlet- Cor. London Times.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15
A Good Rat story,

A French law journal, the Gazette de 7ri5u-
naur, contains the following strange report !:
% A man named Chrome, discharged Zouave,
was yesterday tried by the tribunal of corrcc-
tional Police, for swndling. A person named
Triquel stated that he is great fancicr of Gu
rious animals, and that the prisoner one day
came to him and offered for a sale rat with a
trunk As he had never seen or even heard
Of such an animal, he asked to see it, and the
man showed him a large rat which had on its
nose long excrescence. He could hardly be-
lieve his eyes, and to satisfy himself that he
was not the victim of fraud, he pricked the
trunk with pin; the animal uttered cry,
and drop of blood fell Convinced by this
that the trunk was real, he paid 50f for the
rat, and he subsequently gave another 5of for
female, in order to increase the breed. He
expected to render himself famous by bring
ing to the knowledge Of the public a species Of
rat of which neither Button nor any other natu-
ton, his two rats with trunks produced young
without any. He one day described his rats
to an officer who had served in Africa, and the
latter burst into roar Of laughter. Having
asked the cause Of his mirth, the officer told
him that no such things as rats with trunks
existed, and that they were an invention Of the
Zouaves An invention of the Zouaves = cried
the pcrplexed naturalist; why, how can that
beY The officer then related to him that the
Zouaves are accustomed to take two rats, and
fasten them to a flat board, the snout of one to
the tail Of the other; they then cut hole in
the snout Of the second rat, and insert the tail
of the first into it; they then bind the snout
up, and leave the two rats together for forty
eghts hour; by that time the tail has become
firm in the incision and they then scperate the
two rats by cutting off the tail of the first at a
small distance from the snout of the other. The
second thus remains ornamented with a trunk,
and in about q month the incision in the snout
is perfectly healed so that the trunk appears
part and parcel Of the animal. Indignant at
this imposturc, the complainant had the Zouave
arrested as a swinder. The tribunal, however,
did not consider it swindling, and dismissed the
case"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

sachusetts House of Representatives recently,
the report in regard to the testimony of athe-
lists was, by vote Of 20S TO 90, recommitted,
with instructions to report bill providing sub
stantially that no person shall be deemed an
incompetent witness in consequence of his
opinions on the subject of religion but that
evidence may be given of atheistc opinion as a
test of credibility, and any person who may be
found not to believe in the existence of Su-
preme Being shall be permitted to testify on
his solemn affirmation, subject to the pains and
penalties of perjury.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

coffee, &C., is large and increasing. The last
quarter Mr.. P. cleared twelve American YES
sels averaging two hundred tons each, and
the foreign export business was about the
same. The government, short time since,
appropriated the handsome sum of fifty thou
sand dollars for the erection of a new custom
house, the foundation of which is already laid
On the whole, what with present business and
future expectations, our Tchuantepec neigh
are evidently looking up.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

AWFUL SCENES OF SnIPwRECK.-The New
York Tribune furnishes shocking picture Of
the scenes which took place when the brig
Emelne went ashore on the Jersey coast, near
Sandy Hook, on the 18th February:
"She was seen approaching the beach, where
crowd of wreckers and others were gathered
to witness the catastrophe. The faces of the
crew could be seen, pale and ghastly, and as
she struck, every man cried Gold help us !"
But they clung to the icy rigging of the vessel
as she was dashed over. She lay about eighty
yards from the shore The mainsail was half
set, and the six men on board got under the
lee oft, and were for aatiwea sheltered from
the storm. They must hasebcen frozen until
they were too weak for exertion, as they did
not launch their boat The mortar was placed
on shore, and five lines shot from it in success
sion, all Of which lodged in the rigging of the
vessel, but the feeble and worn-out sailors
were unable to reach it. Soon the mainsai
gave way, and being then exposed to the full
fury of the storm, with the sea sweeping the
deck, some of the doomed men took to the rig
ging, while others went into the cabin. Too
feeble to help themselves, they looked inn
ploringly ashore. One attempted to save him
self by throwing overheard the top of the gal
ley, and jumping after it; but after struggling
bravely for fifteen minutes, was drowned by
getting under the shore ice. The three men
who went into the cabin, were not seen again.
The two remaining men above froze to death
in the rigging. The next day the brig broke
in two and the fragments foated ashore. She
was Yankee craft, but owned in New York,
whittier she was bound with cargo of log
wood from the West Indies"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

The Losr SouL.--Among the birds of Peru
is one known as the alma perdidd or lost soul,
for the following reason: can Indian girl,
while collecting balsam, left her child alone in
the forest, and on her return to the place
where she had left it, she could not find it,
Calling aloud its name, the only reply she re-
ceived was the singularly mournful note of
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

The CAMELs AT WoRK.-The San Antonio
(Texas) Times, says twenty-five camels have
just passed through our city, loaded with about
600 pounds each, returning to their place of
rendezvous, which is seventy miles, from here
There are dromedaries with them, and seated
on the top of these camels and dromedaries
are Arabs and Turks, dressed in the cos.
tune of their own country
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

LUsus NAruRAE-The Grass Valley 7ele-
graph states that child was born in that
place, on the 2lst March, which had neither
eyes nor nose. The upper jaw and palate
bones were also wanting. 1t lived about three
days
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

this bird, which from that time was denomi-
mated the lost SOUL The legend is beautiful,
and might have been invented far from the land
of the Incas in the wales Of IIellas. The poeti-
cal reader will recollcct that similar idea is
developed in the closing part Of The Bride of
Abydos,' the most charming of all the lesser
works of Byron. The soul of Selim is repre-
sented as inhabiting the body Of bird, and
that birds song is magic melody uttering
Luciza's name.' The idea, however, is not
original with Byron, being old as the hills,
which is little older than the valleys, and
common to many countries. The Peruvian
legend is the best Of all those that have been
founded on it." .a-r -af.4
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

The "OLD GALS SToRY.--I was once cap
tain of packet schooner plying between Bos-
ton and Baltimore, and was blessed with a
first mate of the "rale old Yankee kind."-
Going up the Chesapeake one dark and stormy
night, the wind blowing steady gale, my
mate became little nervous, and not being
acquainted with the ground, supposed the old
girl was going it few knots too strong
Tramp on deck. 1t was my
mate.
"Captain, hadn't we better shorten sail?-
It's blowing like thunderi"
"No-keep her going"
A few minutes after, tramp-tramp--tramp
on deck.
"Captain," said my mate again, 1t fresh
ems, and already blows big guns. Had'nt we
better shorten sail p
"Not shorten" | replied, confident in my
craft and knowledge of my whereabouts !:
"not shorten, keep her to it."
"Well," said the mate, closing the door Of
the companion way with slam, $50 be it !
Let her rip We're all bound to h-ll before
morning, and I've got as many friends there
as you have"
! took glass of grcg, and concluded to
lower the foresa, take reef in the mainsail,
and ask the mate if he had desire to become
acquainted with one Bourbon, whose Surname
is Whisky.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

STRANGE BRTn.-Wc clip the following from
the .State Journal. An accident singular in
its results, occurred during the passage of the
cars down from Folsom, on Wednesday last.
AS the train approached Patterson's valua-
BILE mare, heavy with foal, attempted to cross
the track a short distance in front of the ad-
vancng cars and was overtaken, run over and
instantly killed, the flesh being torn complete
ly off one side. The train was stopped and it
was ascertained that no damage had occurred
TO anything except the unlucky mare. AT the
suggestion of a gentleman present. to whom
the condition of the animal was known, the
C@sarian method was adopted, and the foal
was with little difficulty taken alive from the
side of the marc. Our informant, who is per-
fecty reliable, saw the colt yesterday in the
possession of Mr.. John Waters, to whom the
mother belonged at the time Of the accident
The little creature is quite lively, cats well, and
bids fair to make 2.40 nag having com
menced life, most certainly, in fast manner,
born by steam and before its time.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15
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VNTHERE HE WILL BE HAPPY TO ATTEND TO CALLS
w In his profession. Having during extensive prac
tice of seventeen years made many improvements in the
Dental Art and assisted materially in bringing 1t 10 s pres
ent high state Of perfection he feels in saying
all those wishing Dental operations performed Artificial
Teeth inserted fine gold plate that his work cannot be
sxesed in the United States. Terms moderate. Consuta-
tions free.
N. B. DR.. p will make, occasionally, professional visits
70 the neghboring Towns he will attend persons
their residences upon application either by letter other
wise altf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

The force of the U. S. troops on the Pacific
station, is 1906 men and officers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15
J. B. | S B ALL,
ID Il N II I . II

MAIN STREET, MARIPOSA,
I,ORMERLY OF PHILADELPHIA, (PENN.) Is PERMA-
IL 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
which shall give entire satisfaction the money
refunded. Artificial Teeth inserted Gold Plate or on
Pivot the may require. Teeth Plugged with pure
Gold extracted Chirens Teeth regulated when
sary and all Diseases Of the Gums treated the
which are called seuryy Of the gums Cure, pay
Chloroform administered f desired. Terms reasonable
Examination free altf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

How MuRAT DiED-The sentence of the mil
itary commission was read to him with due
solcmnity. He listened to it as he would have
listened to the cannon Of another battle during
his military lif without emotion or bravado.
He neither asked for pardon, for delay, nor for
appeal He had advanced of his own accord
towards the door, as If to accelerate the catas-
trophe. The door opened on narrow esplan-
ade lying between the towers Of the castle and
the outer walls. Twelve soldiers, with loaded
muskets awaited him there The narrow
space did not permit him to stand at sufli-
cient distance to deprive his death of part Of
its horror. Murat, in stepping over the thrcsh-
hold of the chamber, found himself face to face
with them. lie refused to haze his eyes ban
daged, and looking at the soldiers with firm
and benevolent smile, said "My friends, do
not make me suffer by taking bad aim. The
narrow space compels you almost to rest the
muzzles of your muskets on my breast; do
not tremble, do not strike me in the face aim
at my heart-here it is."
AS he spoke thus he placed his right hand
upon his coat to indicate the position of his
heart In his left hand he held small medal
lion, which contained in one focus of love the
image of his wife and four children, as if he
wished thus to make them witnesses Of his last
look. He fixed his eyes on this portrait, and
received the death blow in the contemplation
of all he loved on earth. His body, pierced at
so short distance with twelve balls, fell, with
his arms open and his face towards the earth,
as if still embracing the kingdom he once pos
sessed, and which be had come 10 reconquer
for his tomb.
They threw his cloak upon his body, which
was buried in the Cathedral of Piozzi. Thus
died the most chivalrous soldier of the Impe-
rial epoch, not the greatest, but the most hero
ic figure among the champions of the new
Alexander
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

The MAMMOTH STEAM FmGATE NIAeARA.---
A New York paper says The cabins and
officers quarters of the steam lrigate Niagara,
on which force Of 60 men are constantly en-
gagged, will be finished, together with the rest
of the joiners work, in the course of month,
and in style that viii surpass anything of the
kind now in the navy. Her twelve tremen-
dous 1l-inch swivel guns, weighing nearly
$4,000 lbs. each, are now in the blacksmith's
shop receiving tangent sights and other fix
lures. Each gun carriage and side weigh to-
gether about 5000 lbs, and the shells, when
empty, from 1870 to 40 lbs. Her engines give
entire satisfaction. She viii be provided with
ten guns, two launches, four cutters, one whale
boat, one barge, and one gig. 1t is expected
that she will be entirely finished in two months.
The machinery of the Mississippi is undergoing
repairs but the work has been partially sus-
pended to hurry forward the Niagara.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15
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A a. T.. NJ IT 9

THOMAS BOYCE, north east corner Washington and
Montgomery streets Francisco is duly authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
T NJ. HESTON, Express Rider between this place and
Kern River is duly authorized TO subscriptions nd
vertisements and job Work.
HD- Nix r. n. TODD Of Stockton is duly authorized
Agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

DANGER OF WEARING HooPs IN A HIGn
WMD.-During the wind on Saturday after
noon, (says the Detroit Adgertisey,) and while
the dust was circulating 50 thick that no one
could see more than the length of an eyelash
in front, a lady, dressed in the most elegant
style, in coming round one Of the corners, was
lifted off her feet by the force of the wind act
ing on the great expanse of surface which she
presented to it. The wind, unfortunately, did
not set her down in the same position in which
she was before being taken up; but turning
her gently on one side, it laid her endwise on
the sidewalk, when she commenced series
Of astonishing gyrations, rolling over and over
on the hoops of the skirts, and exhibiting
species of locomotion, which is not generally
appreciated, and which may come into fashion
with high winds and large circlets of light ma
terial. As the lady thus rolled over and over,
several persons were knocked down and pass
ed over by the lady and her hoops without
knowing that anything had bent them For
tunately for the lady, the dust, and the aston
ishment of the people out of DOORS permitted
but few to witness this new method of getting
along in a stiff breeze, and keeping up full sail
at the same time. AS we came round cor
ncr, we found the lady wedged between lamp
post and hydrant, and Immediately assisted
her to an upright instead of a REDUNDANT po-
sition. -.,..,
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

Answer" Beyond the limits of the city,
The third question-"Why did they take
him beyond the limits of the city ?" was not
in the book, and proved poser to the whole
class; it passed from head to foot without an
answer being attempted. AT length little
fellow who had been scratching bis head all
the while, looked up and sad
swell, don't know, unless it was to get
.tair fling at him ~
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15
DR.. a. j. haSctcr,
PHYSICIAN AND GE0N,
LOWER Aqua FRO.

OFFICE FIRST DOOR BELOW wHITTIERs HOTEL
DIR. l.. WILL DEVOTE HIS ASSIDUOUS AT
tenton TO the examination and treatment of such
and disorders 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 s, 1856. alt
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-15

VINO STONED STEPnEN.-The Buffalo Demo
crat narratcs this good story of one of the min
iature men, vulgarly called children:
A teacher in Sunday school in R., was
examining class of little boys from Scrip
ture catechism. The first question was:
"Who stoned Stcphen?' - n41
Answer" The jews ili8@
Second question" Where did they stone
him?"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-11
An Appeal for sohoo1s.

The Wheeling Times remarks with
equal truth and justice. that "laboring
men are not always appreciated as they
deserve to be, not so much because Of
the fact that they earn their bread by the
sweat Of their brow, as because of their
extreme modesty anu want of education.
When it is borne in mind that our armies
and nayies are made up of Tailoring men
that none others make our internal i'm
provements. compose our companies,
guard our houses and fresides by night.
do most of the jury duty, and receive no
benefits from colleges and universities,
those who turn up their noses at laboring
men will begin to feel their own insignif.
icance and wonder that such drones have
been tolerated SO long. The working
classes possess as much virtue and as
much honesty as those who labor not at
as they are the sole guardians
of the lives and property of the rich. it is
a little strange that those who have the
means are not more anxious to aid in ed
ucating them. Cultivate and enliehten
the masses. and the liberties of our coun-
try will require no other safeguards. Let
the rich as we'll as the poor see that our
Schools are not permitted to languish for
want Of means Of support.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-11
Taking Candidate from the Work
------ ShOn.

Mr.. ]. P. Perham, of Dallas county,
Alabama, at the earnest solicitation OF a
large number Of the citizens of Wilcox
county, has announced himself as car.
didate for the State Senate, in opposition
to Judge Calhoun. We clip the follow
ing, in regard to his reception Of the NOM
ination and the condition in which the
messenger found him, from the Salem
Reporter:
The messenger. in search Of Mr.. Per-
ham, was directed to the machine shop of
the Alabama Manufacturing Company,
and there he approached man whom
he did not know, and who had his sleeves
rolled up to his shoulders, his face and
clothes black and greasy with SCOT and
oil, and with hammer in hand, at work
on an engine. Sir said the messenger,
I was told that could find Mr.. Perham
here; will you please direct me to him?'
i am the man. was the response. Mr..
]. P. Perham?' inquired the messenger.
Yes. sir, that is my name.' The mes.
senger stepped back and looked as if he
doubted it. well, SIR said he, IF you
are the man, here is a letter was COM
missioned by large number of the yo-
tiers of Wilcox TO bear to YOU
Perham received the letter. opened and
read it. and turning to the messenger,
said he: Sir, this is request to which 1
would very gladly comply were it in my
power to decide. But am employed
here to put up this engine, and cannot
leave without the consent of my employ
err Where is your employer Just
here Mr.. Talbert stepped in. There he
is, said he, and he handed him the let
Ter, and asked him what answer he must
give in reply. His employer read tie
letter and looked over the signatures.
well, said. he. 'Mr. Perham, here is a
long list Of names, signed by gentlemen
who think the country needs your SER
vices. The request ought not 10 b. dis
regarded. Throw down your hammer,
wash your face. and enter the canvass: /
will do your work myself Down drop.
ped the hammer. and up went the peo>
ple's candidate for the State Senate. And
he was triumphantly elected.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-09-11

FIGHT WITH INDIANS IN TExAs.-The
Austin (Texas) Gazette of the 22d ult.,
has an account from Fort Lancaster, Of
two engagements between the Indians
and U. S. troops. 1t says:
In the FIRST engagement Sergeant The
odore. OF the 9th infantry. was killed and
scalped. He was one Of the party sent
out to escort the Fort Davis mail, and
was attacked by the Indians about 20
miles from Fort Lancaster. Capt. R. S.
Granger. of the 4th infantry. stationed at
The latter fort, promptly sent out de.
tatchment of forty men in wagons to over,
take the Indians if possible. They were
hidden SO well under the canvas of the
wagons that the Indians could not see the
force brought against them and were in.
duced to make an attack. The men got
into position as soon as possible and
fought bravely, killing two Indians with.
out injury to themselves, but they were
wholly unable to strike an effective blow.
The Indians were mounted and armed
with Sharp and MIME rifles, and when
they got tired of the fight rapidly fed.
The Texan learns that Captain Whiting.
of the second cavalry, who went in pur.
suit Of the Indians that attacked Cant.
Wallace and his party with the Sandieqo
mail, had overtaken the Indians and can.
tured all the mules and horses taken from
the train.