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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

THE DIGNITY OF PRAYER.-Consider the
dignity of this, to be admitted into so near
converse with the Highest Majesty. Were
there nothing to follow, no answer at all,
prayer pays itself in the excellence of its ma.
ture and sweetness that the soul finds in it.
Poor fallen man, to be admitted into Heaven
while he is on earth, and there to come and
speak his mind freely to the Lord of Hea-
ven and earth, as his friend, as his father Ito
empty all his complaints into his bosom, to re-
fresh his soul in his God, wearicd with the fol-
lies and miseries of the world. Where there
is anything of His love, this is a privilege OF
the highest sweetness, for they that love find
much delight to discourse together, and count
all hours short, and think the day runs too
fast that is so spent. And they that arc much
in this exercise the Lord does impart his Sc
crets much to them.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

DEATH OF THE APosTLEs.-St Matthew is
supposed to have suffered martyrdom, or was
put to death by the sword at a city in Ethio-
pia. ST. Mark was dragged through the streets
of Alexandria, in Egypt, till he expired. St.
John was put into cauldron of boiling oil at
Rome and escaped death. lie afterwards
died a natural death at Ephesus, in Asia. st.
James the Great was beheaded at Jerusalem.
st. James was thrown from pinnacle or wing
of the temple, and then beaten to death with a
fullers club. St. Philip was hanged up against
pillar at Metropolis, city of Phyrgia. St.
bartholomew was fayed alive by command of
"a barbarous king. St. Andrew was bound to
a cross, whence he preached to the people till
he expired. st. Thomas was run through the
body with a lance, near Malipan, in the East
Indies. St Jude was shot to death with ar
rows. St Simeon Zelotes was crucifed in
Persia. ST. Matthias was first stoned and then
beheaded.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19


eg- A grocer having mentioned to one Of
his lady customers that the submarine tele-
graph was broken, she replied, that If in their
next attempt they should grease the cable
with some of his strong butter, which she
had been using for some time, she thought it
would impart strength to it. The grocer
smiled out of compliment, but didn't see the
point Of the joke.
sY" " You and are much alike" said a
beggar to banker. "How SOY" We both
contrive to live on the labor of others" "But
carry on lawful business for a living" said
the banker $50 do l." said the beggar; but
there is this difference get the property of
others with their consent-you get their prop
erty without their consent" ....
s9Y- One of the sex writes, rather spiciy,
that though few American ladies live in
ideness the majority as yet work themselves
into early graves-givng the men an opportu-
nifty to try two or three in the course of their
own vigorous lives"
r4y" There are two kinds of bores in this
world-the rich and the poor. You can get
rid of the latter by lending him five dollars.
You can free yourself of the other by attempt
ing to borrow twenty-five dollars from him.
Try it on.
H- When cats wash their faces, bad
weather is at hand-so says the old supersti-
ton. When ladies use washes for their COM
plexion, It is true sign that the beauty of
their day has gone by-no superstition thar.
sY- 1t is a curious fact that the first terri
torial Legislature of Alabama, the upper
branch of that body, or the Senate, was com
posed Of one member; James Titus sat alone
in the chamber, and decided upon the acts of
the lower house.
s45- A young lady, fond of dancing traver-
ses, in the course of single season, about four
hundred miles, Yet no lady would think of
walking that distance in six months.
sR- The Arabs have a good proverb on
what is called the lucky man." They say,
" fling him in the Nile, and he will come up
with fish in his mouth"
sg- A wealthy printer has been discovered
in India The British Geological Society are
making preparations to catch him.
szg- man once declined fighting duel,
on the plea that he did not want to leave his
mother an orphan"
az Punch thinks experience, like time,
puts man I to many wrinkle"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19
Booth the Tragcdian aud the Lords Prayer.

Booth the Tragedian aud the Lords Prayer.
Booth and several friends had .been invited
to dine with an old gentleman in Baltimore, of
distinguished Kindness urbanity and piety
The host, though disappearing of theatres and
theatre-going, had heard so much of Booths
remarkable powers, that curiosity, to see the
man had in this instance, overcame all his pre-
judices After the entertainment was over,
lamps lighted, and the company rescated in
the drawingroom, some one requested Booth
as particular favor, and one which all pres
ent would doubtless appreciate, to read the
Lords prayer. Booth expressed his willing
ness to afford them this qualification, and all
eyes were turned expcctantly upon his.
Booth rose slowly and fervently from his
chair, 1t was wonderful to watch the play of
emotions that convulsed his countenance. He
became deadly pale and his eyes turned
tremblingly upward, were wet with tears. As
yet he had not spoken. The silence could be
felt. 1t became absolutely painful until at
last the spell was broken, as if by an electric
shock, as a rich toned voice, from white lips
sylabled forth, "Our Father who art in Heav-
en-" &c, with a pathos and solemnty that
thrilled all hearts.
He finished The silence continued. Not
a voice was heard, or muscle moved in his
wrapt audience, until from remote corner of
the room, subdued sob was heard, and the
old gentleman, their host, stepped forward with
streaming eyes and tottcring Frame and seized
Booth by the hand.
"Sir," said he, in broken accents, "you
have afforded me pleasure for which my
whole future life will feel grateful. | am an
old man, and every day from my boyhood to
the present time, thought had repeated the
Lords Prayer, but have never heard it be-
fore--never"
"You are right" replied Booth, "to read
that prayer as it should be read, has caused
me the scverest study and labor for thirty
years. and am far from being yet satisfied
with my reading of that wonderful production.
Hardly one in ten thousand comprehends how
much beauty, tenderness and grandeur can be
condensed into space as small, and in words
so simple. The prayer of itself sufficiently
illustrates the truth of the Bible, and stamps
upon it the seal of dignity"
So great was the effect produced, (says my
informant, who was presentO that conversation
was sustained but a short time longer in SUBJ
dued monosyllables and almost entirely ceas-
ed, and soon after the company broke up, and
retired to their several homes with sad faces
and full hearts.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

HAD TOO MUCH FArH-Faith is good quail
ity; but there is such thing as having "t toe
much' of it, as the following humorous sketch
which we take from an exchange, will show
One winter evening, when the colored
preacher was in the midst of his sermon, max
ing most violent, if not most eloquent ap-
peal to his hearers, one of the legs of the
stove, which had been loosened in some way
fell out, and as natural consequence, the red
hot stove tipped over at an angle alarmingly
suggestive of fire. The audience of course
commenced crowding out of the door like q
flock of black sheep. But the preacher was
equal to the occasion. Addressing one of his
prominent members, he cried OUT
"Pick up de stobe, brudder Bolah pick up
de stobel De Lor' won't let it burn you'll
Only hab faithl"
Poor brother Boiler had unfortunately too
much faith, and Immediately seized it, all glow.
ing as it was; but no sooner had his fingers
come in contact with the fervent iron, than he
dropped it again, and dancing around on one
foot blowing his skinless fingers, he exclaimed
with all the energy which he could throw into
his voice:
"De HI he won't!-de HI he won't u
and danced out of the house with big dis
gust"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

TO PARENTs.-Do all in your power to teach
your children self government If child is
passionate, teach him, by gentle means to curb
his temper. If he is greedy, cultivate liberal
ity in him. If he is sulky, charm him out Of
it by frank good humor. If indolent, accus-
tom him to exertion, and train him so as to
perform even onerous duties with alacrity. II
pride comes in to make obedience reluctant,
subduc him by counsel or discipline. In
short, give your children the habit Of overcom-
ing their besetting sins.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19
Pc EFT r. Y .
lam NOT SORRY THAT 1 LOVED

IAN NOT SORRY THAT LOVED.
All, had known false Eva's tongue,
When first she feigned and flirted,
In syren strains alluring sung,
My fate had been averted,
But, yet, forlorn, deceived deserted,
love thee still that thou hast proved
That soul of love once asserted:
am not sorry that | loved.
That tend'rest feeling,
Truth revealing: .I
am not sorry that loved.
Tho years of joy and care have passed
Since that last hour we smiled so dearly,
| do not weep that twas the last,
But sigh in said complaisance merely.
False girl ah, we had loved sincerely.
AT least, methought so, ere roved;
But tho loved too late-too early!
am not sorry that loved.
Tho such sad tritling
My heart rihing-
am not sorry that loved!
False Eva had'st thou ever guessed,
How truly could love thee ever,
Thy flcke heart would'st never jest,
Nor scorn affections homage never!
But ah altho' thou fair deceiverl
Thy hearts not cen to pity moved
Tho thou and for aye must sever
/ am not sorry that ! loved
Tho Tilted, thwarted-
Broken-hearted,
am not sorry that loved
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

TIT FOR rAr.-A couple of Yankee girls put
a bullfrog in the hired mans bed, to see il
they couldn't get him to talk. Daniel threw
the frog out of the window, and never said a
word. Soon after, he put about a peck Of
chesnut burs in the girls bed, and about the
time he thought they would make the least
shadow, Daniel went to the door and ratified
the latch furiousy. Out went the candle, and
into bed went the girls; but they didn't stick,
though the burs did. Calling to them, he
begged them to be quiet, for he only wanted to
know if they had "scen anything of that pesky
bullfrog. He'd gin tew dollars to find it,"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

SOLVENT OF CODA wag of the board Of
examiners at Apothecaries Hall, asked an ap-
plcant for its diploma, what government meas
ure was like nitro-muriatic acid? The candi-
date could not answer the question--gave it
up. The examiner said: "Why, the divorce
bill, to be sure, because it will dissolve we'd
ding ring" The postulant went into convul-
SONS of laughter.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19
MILLERToN & vIsALIA ADVERTISERS.
WIN. GOVERNEUR MORRIS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
COMMISSIONER UNITED STATES Couu or CLAIMS,
AND NOTARY PUBLIC, vIsALIA, TULARE co.

Will practice in the Courts Of Maiposa Merced, Fresno
and Tuare Particular attention given to the collection Of
claims obtaining Of Bounty Land Warrants pay and extra
pay Of Seamen and Soldiers Pensions &c. Cases attended
to In the Court Of Claims at Washington Deeds Mortgages
Leases. etc carefully drawn lands located and preemp
tons secured School Land Warrants bought and sold.
B.-MR MoRRs offers his services to the citizens Of
Tuare County obtain for them the appropriation made
by the Legislature Of 1851 10 which they entitled for
rendered in the suppression Of Indian hostties
Application should be made at the War Commission
before whom the claims to bc proved will term
nate its sessions o29tf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

CHANCE FOR THE LADIEs.-A friend says
that any good-looking young lady can have
him by applying soon, provided she can sup
port him in the style to which he has been ac-
customed-three meals day, plug Of tobac-
co per week, and clean shirt for Sunday.
We hope they won't all speak at once; it
might embarrass the young man.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19
PHELAN'S CUSHIONS.

THE UNDERSIGNED WISHES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC
that he has purchased the Exclusive Patent Right TO
make and sell PiiEl.AN'S COMBINATION CUSHIONS :.
for this and Oregon and THAT THEY CAN BE PuR
CHASED OF NO OTHER PERSON IN THIS CITY. Purelas
will protect themselves from being swnded by femem
berng the above facts Orders for taking down. setting mp
or repairing Tables attended the shortest notice Pr
vatc gentlemen Clubs Saloon keepers wishing TO procure
pelan's Model Billiard Tables Combination Cushions "
will please address NJ T. HUGHES
$50 Jackson st next to international Hotel,
o2l San Francisco
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

A GUANo YARs.-A Yankee lad, whose
father was farmer, went into the barnyard
to play, short time ago, and being detained
prisoner by a thunder storm, he fell asleep
on bag of guano. The old gentleman, whom
the storm was over, went into the barnyard
to look after his son, and met giant eight feet
high coming out of the barn.
" Hallol who are you?" he cried "what
are you doing here?"
"Why, father" squeakcd the Goliah, it's
me; don't you know Tommy?"
"You! the astonished parent exclaimed,
"why, Tommy, how on earth did you get
stretched out so long in so short time ?"
"Why, father" replied the boy, looking
down upon the gaping old man, al slept on
those bags of guano as you put in the barn,
and that and the lightning together has done
the business"
We don't vouch for the truth of this story.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

How ADAM GOT OUT OF EDEN.-"Julius, can
you tell me how Adam got out OBJ Eden ?"
"Well, 'spose he climbed de fence"
"No, dat amt it,"
"Well, den, 'spose he borrowed wheel
barrow and walked out"
"No, dat amt it too"
81 CUBS it up, den, old SNOWFALL"
"He got snahed ost. Yah, yah
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

A LovER.-A lover is one who lives on SEN
timent and moonlight who dislikes advice and
salt pork, and supposcs that all that's required
to convert this world into paradise, is six
keyed flute and pair of light blue eyes.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

The NAUGHTY MAS.-An ill-humored wife,
abusing her husband, told him that il she was
dead he would marry the DIS eldest daugh-
ter, if he could get anything by it "That is
true" replied the husband, "but the worst of
it is, cannot marry two sisters"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

PHILosoPHIcAL INDIFFERENCE. - Like the
the Great had most philosophc Indifference
to death-in others In one of his battles a
battalion Of veterans having taken to their
heels, he galloped after them, bawng out
fWhy do you run away, you old backguardsY
Do you want to live forever?"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

WITTY WIsDoM.-Quaint old Fuller says =
Let him who expects one class of society to
prosper in the highest degree, while the other
is in distress, try whether one side of his face
can smile while the other is pinched."
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19
9 eept ATONE to go a tatering.

DEcAPITAToN- Irshman addicted to
telling strange stories, said he saw man be-
headed with his hands tied behind him, who
directly picked up his head and put it on his
shoulders in the right place.
Ha, ha, has" laughed bystander, how
could he pick up his head when his hand were
tied behind him ~
"And sure, what fool ye are /" said Pat,
Fan couldn't he pick it up wild his teeth 4?
To ould Nick wild yer botherationl"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19
MICHAEL PHELAN'S
IMPROV WE'D
Billiard Tables
AND CUSHIONS,

ID ATENTED FEBRUARY 10th, 1856. THESE TABLES
i combine the incest mathematical accuracy OF work
inansp with elegance Of design and all the quail
ties that esteemed by scientific players The Cushions
are superior correctness lower than any others
made and constructed as TO prevent all jumping OF the
balls. All articles connected with Billiards at the lowest
cash prices. . -
Just Published "TIE GAME OF BIIlIARlEn y by Mi
chael Phean--lrice 81 90. Nj. E. HUGHES, .
o99 $50 Jackson street, Sole Agent.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19

SCENE IN SCHOOL ROOM" Jem, said the
master, "you were not at school yesterday" p"
"No, sir here's 'scuse mother sent y at the
same time holding out a slip of paper, on
which were written the following seemingly
Egyptian hieroglyphcs
'eept atone TO go tatering.n
swell, Jem," said the master, after exam
lining it for some time, "what did you do yes
terdayY"
"Dug taters" H-
"0h, yes Kept tathome to go a potatoing"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19
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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-19
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pp-A STABLE Il ATTACHED TO THIS HOUSE, AND
has for transient custom well team
The stable will always be supplied with the very
best Of feed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-26
Metropolitan Police Matters.
cHAR0Fa A0ARGr POLnEnEH.

MesUs Bowen ssranahan, Of the COMMITTEES on Gene
raj discipline OF the Police Com minionen me yesterday
70 hear charges against New York pooemaA. The nrsi
case was that Of officers George senior and r. Gale
charged BY Mrs. Dumsday with having abused and
ceariy locked her up the 7h Of Be 2embsr last The
defesoe or the officers that they entered The premises
No 26 Grand street that day TO search for 81 500 said
by Mr. Faby 70 have been stolen from him In the house
by woman with whom be was living ~ his wife The
officers failed 70 find the money but subsequently,
found by ars Dumsday, who alleges that hereupon she
was arrested and locked up an accomplish But the
officers say that she went Voluntarily 70 court and was mol
locked up.
Mrs Dcmsday was yesterday sworn, and created mu oh
amusement by her sharp Answcrx TO the lawyers ana
Abou, the officers She declared that she had had pts
o 81 the time she would have shot hem and wal under
stood 10 nay that abe might do YET Her manner va
NOT mild her Language select ~ to indicate that
abe was not somewhat excited From the fact that the
Commissioners reused 10 hear other Witnesses besides
few words from officer Sharge oorroboraung the officers,
Il u expected that the will be dismissed.
In tho Of ofoer John Qun and others, Of the Eighth
ward complained OF for neglect or duty In being absent
1t roll call the morning OF oosr Anderson's fuaerA II
Appeared that there mistake about the te aud the
Commissioners decided 70 dismiss the complaint.
The plants against James T. Center and john Ship
tn Of the Second precincs for inoxcason will probably
be dHmiHsed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-26
Police IntsIligencs

NUMEROUS ArssPr TO TAKs THE IIYr oy A GRr--
Ann Thompson On inmate OF dance house, kept .. No
5ls water street. sho about Twelve O'Clock on Thurs
day night, by named James Mshoney. II appears
that she standing the front stoop OF the house.
when nahoney and another along drunk, and
she uormer, without making any remarks drew piso,
and shol her. The Be took effect In her LEFT shoulder
and penetrated the lang. The sd conveyed 10 tao
New York Hospital and placed In charge OF Dr. Du5os
who Think her ~ound be highly dangerous Mshoney
and his oompsnu after the shot ~ss fred, OF 10 d
gereni direction bu the former captured and taken
INTO The presence Ct toe grl, VII, Identified him the
person who Tla rritnner then taken hTore
Justice Welsh -ho looked nm 10 70 seah the result OF
The injuries Inflicted TIE gFi lhs she hat
rad any difficulty with Mshoney, and canuot acosunt for
INC suemrs he made upor her NE sns further state
lhst she never VS. intrinsic -itb him thDagh she hs
been with his brother Psrics, but never had quarrel
win PAuick The prisoner Ia . bossmsn aud his onsfsc
cr said 70 DO bad. He arrested some tins AGO on
~spcion Of being river thief but the charge w0 not
proven When arrested BY officer walsh, OF Toe Fourth
precinct he feiened 10 be very much lntoricaed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-26

BALI the quantity advanced vM Withdrawn. The sale n
was considered sustained the previous narke. prices
CorTos mo sales were confined 10 about 200 . 300
bales, vi hout charge In prices
FRUGHIs Rates for cotton wore nrmer and about TOO
bales were shipped for Live poo Of 3-iod s2d 10 600
busnes corn In bulk. ct I'd and some wheat In bags
rep nsed At Sd f,ur was 1t Is Sd, and 900 bikes
or cheese taken at IA Cd. 10 London-Ol cake
as Cd. and suEars at 26s To Glasgo~-l 900 bar
res flour ct % Sd 10 Bremen-rhe steamer Indiana on
gagged 600 hog.heads sugar at Ats 3d. Rates to Havre
were unchanged
FrsH-rheie Continued good demand for dry cod, with
sales Of shout 500 quntas including Georges Bank q
81 l2x Mackerel easier; quote large Nc. Of
$i3 so el2 7b and Gil 80 Gil rs for large No q the
sales embraced about 600 800 barreh Sales OF about
eco 500 boxes picked herring made Q, - 37k
HIDES The principal operations have been exporting;
exchange being dull restricts the foreign demand In .
great Our dealers refuse 10 operate a present
Tho principal sales have beer-6600 dry 0rinooo 20
supposed Csc cash. In bond for export 1857 dry Porto
Cabelo, 20 lbs supposed 24c. cash, in bond for
port All dry Baenos Ayres 70 lbs In bond 70 rsxport
24oo dry sated A.rannam 20 lbs Ia bond for export
private TERMS 1850 dry Mexican 20 lbs, on private
terms Leather In without animation the heaviest buyers
remaining from the market Reoeil tsi7 700 hemock,
400 oak sales 80 AGO hemock $500 oak; stock, 100
Hors were quiet, with small sales ut So q llo
NAVAL sroRk-The market Was again quiet ard sales
Rosin was unchanged, while sales were limited, asl IS
per $40 lbs delivered Medium and 1ne rosins
changed and In fair deman a, full prices
dull at 100 ITO Crnde sperm in limited demand at
81 so. Crude whale was quio. and nominal.
rRovMoHs.-Pork-The market was without change or
moment In prices The sales embraced about 400 500
bbls ms al SIS s2s rs and at $40 rs $40 for prime
Beef steady, and rather Hrmsr for good rcpackcd
Western The sales embraced about IT'S bbls plain and
extra ut quotations Bacon--About 40 boxes, do
veved In bulk sold at &c for dry ssted sides and
shoulders do at lilo. Hams wero nominal at quos.ons
Lard continued to Improve with sales OF about 400 800
bbls. ut quotations Butter steady nj figures
Cheese UNCHANGED. follows -