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The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
CROSSING THE MIssIssIppI-A bridge

URossING THE MIssIssIPPI.-A bridge
is now being built across the Upper Mis-
sissippi, at St. Paul, Minnesota. 1t is
to be 1,300 feet in length, resting upon
nine piers-tne highest of which are 70
feet above high water mark, so as to
allow the largest boats to pass under
without difficulty. The greatest span
will be two hundred and twenty feet !;
sufficiently wide to allow the largest
RATS to pass without coming in contact
with the abutments. The whole cost of
the work will be near $4,000.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

~ A Dutchman, on being called
upon to help pay for a lightning rod for
the village church, towards the building
of which he had literally subscribed,
exclaimed 81 have help to build a
house for de Lort, and if he choose to
donder On it and knock it down, he must
do 1t at his own risk !"
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

ENGLIsH FEELING TOWARDS THE
UNITED STATES. AT dinner Of the
New England Society, in New York,
Mr.. Fillmore, one of the editors of the
London Times made speech which is
thus reported
He noticed the cordiaIity of his re-
ception, and proceeded to remark that
much had been heard of the original set
tlement of this group of States. The
opinion had been indulged that the crew
OF the Mayhower were isolated among
the people from whom they departed ;
but he was sure they left behind them
mass of sentiment corresponding with
that which went with them. When we
are told that they were driven hither by
persecution, it is true; but when it is
said that the sentiment of England con-
Cured in the act of expulsion, do not
believe it. The feeling they left behind
was one of hope-was one of exultation
when they succeeded. The good feel
ing of England had always been on the
side of the Pilgrims. If you are told,
said the speaker, that England wishes to
see you divided, discovered and broken,
do not believe it. We do not believe
that one star of your constellation will
ever be torn from your flag. The two
branches of the Anglo Saxon race are
destined to be the civilizers and conquer
ors of the world. You, by your rail
roads, urge your way to the West we
go to the Indies and the East, and to-
gether we shall encircle the world, till
John and Jonathan meet under the walls
of the Chinese Empire
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

- From charcoal prepared from
crystalized sugar, N. Despretz is said to
have produced crystals of carbon hav-
ing all the properties of the diamond
result obtained by the long-continued
action of the galvanic battery.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

~ The spring elections for Congress
&c, will occur in several States soon
after the termination of the present ses-
sion. Virginia will be one of the first
States to hold an election after the inau-
guration of Mr.. Buchanan.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

~ Add together, England, Wales
Scotland, and Ireland, and the aggregate
super6ces will yield almost precisely the
area of Kansas, which, nevertheless, is
small compared with its sister Territory
Febraska
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

~ "Ah," said an Englishman, the
oteer day, II belong to country upon
which the sun never SETS" "And l."
said Yankee, "belong to a country of
which there can be no correct map-it
grows so fast that surveyors can't keep
up with it."
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

- Ever since you have taken to
drinking, John, you're not more than
half man." said temperance man to
a loafng brother. "Fact is, you mean
I'm only demi-J Ohm"
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

DISASTERS IN 1s56.-During the past
wear there were 227 destructive fires in
the United States, occasioning loss of
$21,l59,O00. The number of lives de-
stroyed by these fires was 1S3. There
were f49 fatal railroad accidents. killing
1876 persons and wounding 629. OF these
Svere fremen and 26 engineers.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

20 An old man, with rag-bag in his
hand, and no small amount of wit in his
head, when picking up large number of
pieces of whalebone in the street one
morning, was asked how he thought it
came there ! "Don't know" he quaint
ly replied, "but | 'spect some unfortu-
nate female was wrecked hereabouts
last night"
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

~ The streets of London extend in
length 1850 miles, the paving of which
cost neal S2J4,OOO,OOO, and the yearly
cost of keeping the pavement in repair
amounts to -S,730,00O.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

"a The gas went out at one of the
churches not long since, just as the con-
gregation were singing the opening
hymn, from which cause it was finished
in short metre.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

- When lady says she'll give you
"a bit of her mind" do yo1 think there's
any chance of her doing so without
breaking the peace!
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

u In party Of gentlemen, recent
" together in Boston, the inquiry was
made of representative elect to the
Legislature, allow do you propose to
vote on the pending constitutional amend
meuts 2" He replied: 81 have thought
| should vote for the reading and writ
ing qualification of voters, for that will
exclude the vote of Hon. Rufus Choate. y
Not so sure. was the instantaneous re-
joinder "Mr. Choate will write, and ex-
clude your vote for not being able to
read"
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
Sheath & Arnold.

No. IT'S, J. Street, between 9th and 7th sts
Sacramento.
IIAVE on HAND. and offer for sale, a complete as
sortment of Groceries, Liquors, Provisions.
FLOUR in bbls, hafbarrcs and California in sacks.
CORN MEAL, in bbls, etc.
PORK, clear and mess, in bbls and halfbbls
BACON, Elk clear and JxI., and California cured.
COFFEE, Rio, Bovces ground, and in tins.
RICE, Carolina, in bbs and halfbbls, China do.
SUGAR crushed, pulverzed, New Orleans and China
LARD in 10 and 20 tins kits and kegs.
FISH, goldfish salmon and mackerel.
TEAS, black and green, !, and chests
TOBACCO fruit SAN peach, elephant, fine cut, honey
dew, smoking do
general assortment of Liquors, Wines goods of
very description.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
Watson & Esein,


Hardware and Iron Store, No 1853 J street,
Second door above Sixth street, Sacramento.
IMPORTERS and Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
Il Hardware. The following comprise part of their
present stock:
Iron Copper, Steel, Nails, Ploughs Shovels,
Axes, AIDES, Hatchets, Anvils, Vices,
Patent and Spring Balances,
Stock and Dies, Strap and Butt Hinges,
Ok, Log, Trace. Halter, and Coil Chains,
Sett of Mill Irons-complete Hook Plate.
Mill Mulcv. Circular, Cross-cut and Pit Saws,
Corn and Coffee Mis-all sizes
American Locks and Latches. of every variety,
Butts Window and Blind Fastenings sc
In addition which they would call the attention of
purchasers their well assorted stock SHELF GOODS
Mhch they offer at the Lowest Market prices.
Sacramento June l3-3m
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
A G. A IL Id.

PROMPTED by honest desire of my heart wish to
Law before the public which deserves light -,rn
mendation only of scientific skill but that
of humanity, also. About two years ago suddenly and
from unknown to seized with fit Of Fp,
epsy which owing to my inabilt to the EXPENSE
consequent upon thorough medical treatment and tho
discouragcmcnt which met with attempting IL soon
bclomc such (as then led beeve as 10 defy the
skill of physician. Twas frequently while in pursuit
my calling throw down to the ground without the slight
est warning and although insensibe the agonics vet
despised the nseres of my life and learned look
npon those who wond render assistance shelter
from danger as enemies who sought prolong misery
of my existence While in this State and having pre-
vous to my Affections tasted the of life once
more was induced to attempt seeking aid of physc an
and, by recommendation called DIR. L. j. Czapkay
told him my circumstances, and my inability rev, ard
him for his aress of which, however he at
once undertook my case and with the blessing Of God
restored to perfect health Unable 10 rc.
ward him for the boon which enjoy present and yet
conscious of my indebtedness consider 1t due self
and to all afflicted to make the public in order that
those in need of medical advice may find physician In
whom every confidence can be placed
RI. 81 MEYER YABLONSKY
State of California, San Francisco eounty-ss
Subscribed and before this st day of August
A. d. 1856 GILBERT GRANT Notary Public Il g.
DR. L. J. Czapkay's Medical and Surgical Institute Il
at the Corner Montgomery and Lacrsmeuto streets
utation and asks remuneration nil he effects cure
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

~ The reason why woman's teeth
decay earlier than mems is not because
OF the tongue on them. 1t is the sweet
ness of their lips.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

~ During the last quarter l 900 dead
letters containing S11,175 were opened
at the dead letter Office, Washington.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

H "My wife," said critic, 'is the
most even tempered person l ever saw
she's always mad"
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
Barbier'S Grape Ginger Wine

Is Tonic, Anti-Dyspeptic Strengthening, and mild
Purgative.
IT is ALSO
The best specific for the of Debility, Languor,
Physical and Moral Prostration Dcrangement Dige
tive Organs. &C.
For sale by \. BARBER, lis Washington street
and by all respectable Druggists and Jobbcrs of Calfor
hia. dcclS3m
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
MONUMENTAL HOTEL

THIS NEW AND SPACIOUS HOTEL, lately erected
l. on the site formerly occupied by the Pacific Res
taurant, the Bridge, foot of Main street Nevada
will be open for the reception of guests and
dation of the public generally and after January
1857.
The proprietor would invite the attention of the
travelling portion of the community especially to the
fact that having spared neither trouble expense
build and furnish his house in calculated to
the entire wants of the public and having most
desirable location in the business part ofthe city, in the
immedinte vicinity of the California Stage Co Tcle
graph and Express offices.
HATING Il NUMBER OF GOOD AP4RTMENTS
FOR THE Accommodations OF FAMILIES,
At the Most Reasonable Terms,
And conducting his House strict Temperance prin-
cples, thus aording superior accommodations those
wishing a QUIET HOME.
He begs leave to inform the citizens of Nevada and the
public generally that attention will be given
the comfort and merit the patronage of those
who may favor him with a call.
SAMUEL W. CRUSH, Proprietor.
Nevada, December 26-3m
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

u A bill has been introduced into
the Legislature of North Carolina "to
encourage matrimony."
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
GENTLEMEN
OUR BUSINESS TO PUBLISH
The Important News
AND YOURS TO PROFIT RY 1T

We therefore take great pleasure in being able in
form the people of California that Ertraordna-
ry Reduction has taken place in the PRICE OF LODG-
ING At
Woodward's What Cheer House.
ll9 ard 2l Sacramento and 81 SO and 81, new add
ton, Leidesdortf st.
The price of Lodging is reduced to so and rs
Cents per Night
Lodgings in first class Single Rooms furnished com
plete, at SEVENTY-FIFE CENTS per night,
We have been given to understand that Lodgings bv
the week can be obtained at VERY LOW FIGURE.
Gentlemen: Sleep is wonderful Institution, but
Woodward has improved upon greatly by introducing
andbringug within the reach of every Renown
ell Patent French Spring Beds at 80 and IS per
night.
The Price of Boards also exceedingly low:
Board per day -----.-.---------.---lO 90
FER Meal -0u cents
An extensive and abundantly supplied Reading Room
and Library is also fitted up for the accommodation of
the patrons Of this establishment
The location of the House is such to place 1t in the
of busncss is directly opposite the Mail
ship Companys Office and in the immediate vicinity of
the l.. S Branch Mint
just call at the WHAT CHEER HOUSE. 1I9and Ial
Sacramento street. where you will be well attended
by II. B. WOODWARD, Proprietor.
(This House is conducted on Strictly temperance
princples) febl3
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

Syphilis and Gonorrh~a--Dr D. J. C5apkay's extra
ordinary success in the Sypisic AMI G on
orrhc diseases in the primary and other stages induces
him to call public attention the fact the great
numbers who have made daily application to him there
Is not one who has not been ecc uaiy and permanently
cured In recent cases of Syphilis GonorrhoA the
DR. guarantees perfect in few days without hin
drance to business. other Inconvenience The Dr. s
method Of these maa,.cs combines tn. i'm
provcments made by the medical faculty with discover
les of his that unknown any one else Ard
which when applied prevent the possibility Of owl
consequences
Secondary syphilis which is so destructive OF heath
producing uccraonS of the throat destroying shc sof{
parts, and leaving the bones exposed which nortif
separate and come dis sguring the sufferer
dispoSug TO consumption the Dr. in the
tain and efficient manner Also Bubors painful swell
ines upon the bones, diSguring spotchcs the skin
pmpcs and all other consequences of SyphiIity
GonorrhGa diseases he guarantees to cure axis
compensation.
The Dr would especially call tho attention Of those
who have failed to obtain relief from others many
whom he has already cured, and many sill urdeS
treatment Ths DIR makes charge for eonsutAts.-
and invites all to call at his Institute and he will give
them such satisfaction they obtain nowhere else
Those at distance by writing the DIR. tbsir
promptly attended to.
Offices Nos 3 and Armory Hall corner Of Sacran1.u
to and Montgomery streets, San Francisco
The Greatest Discovery of the Age Great Blrssing
Mankind Innocent but Potent Il j. Czapkavs Pro
philactum (scftl>infectng agenD preventive
against gonorrhTa and syphic diseases and
passed remedy for all vencria Scrofuous gangrenoSs
and cancrrouS Ulcers, fotid discharges from vagina
and urethra and all cutaneous erptons and is-ase
As noculaon is preventive against smaR pox is DR.
Czapkays Prophlacticum preventive against syphiti
cal and onorrhoa disease harmless in ITSELF It possess
the power of chemically destroying e yphtir WINS;
and thereby saving touS being infected IL.
most loathsnme Of ali diseases Let no youux man VITO
appreciates health be without Dr. czapkays ProphLs-
ticum 1t is in very convenient packages and viii 10
found convenient use being used soap Price ~
Hail. Sacramento and Montgomery sts Sar Fra-
CISCO Address 70 DIR L. j. CZAPKXY
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

OLD BULLION AND PREsT. PIERCE ON
HoRsEBAcK.-A Washington correspon-
dent says:
Old Bullion, after all, is an institution
1t was said of the Dul e of Wellington
that he was the only man whom all Lon
don knew. We may well say that Old
Bullion is the only man whom every
body knows at our seat of government.
He and the President indulge in the
same habitual exercise, that of riding on
horseback. Pierce rides small, black,
long-tailed horse, that prances and bobs
up and down, and all around and about.
There a little man and he had little horse
There is no dignity, nothing impress
i've in his appearance. He is rather
dancing dancing g-masterish, in fact, in
the tout ensemble Old Benton rides a
large, powerful horse, also black. He
sits upon him as thouge he was part Of
him-erect, proud, and as dignifed as
Centaur Both ride generally alone
though Benton is sometimes accompa
MED by lad, probably his grandson.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
E. 8. S.COOP E r, M. D.
SJIRGEON

OFFICE at Eye. Ear and Orthopaiic Inirmary Mission
" street. between second and Third, Russian
Baths, San Francisco All surgical operations FREE
patients presenting themselves at the CLINICS Wed
nesdays and -aturdays at . l-2 oclock, P. NJ
Medical of the city and Pacific coast geheraly
especially invited to attend the Inrmary clinical
wheneveri it be opportune for themselves aul53m
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
PIONEER
Furniture Ware Rooms.
Established 1850.
No liz and III California street. San Francisco.
Also Corner and 4th streets, Sacramento CITY,

ASu COrlltr h AM flh StrettS, Sacramonto city.
GEO. q. WHITNEY 4 co.
III AVE hand and constantly receiving bv every
arrival from New York and Boston large additions
to their already extensive stock of
FURNITURE,
Which they will offer whole ale retail at the low
est market prices Our mottois
'Quck Sales and nall Profits
The public respectfully invited call and cx anime
stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere Or
solicited from the country to which particular aten
on is paid to suit in quality aud price Goods packed
M uehNcred IN the city Tree or charge. septl2f
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
Established in 1s4a.
Quartz Specimens

MIXED with gold bought by us at from to 80
lNl per cent above the mint value.
We the inventors of the of Manufacturing Quartz
Jewelry and our stock is the largest in the State Call
all gentleman who intend visiting San Francis
CO. you welcome to examine goods whether you
come to purchase not
We sell Watches and Jewelry, finer and cheaper than
any other California establshmen-for the taht
ofour firm Is always in Europe having the best goods
made to order which he continues to forward by every
steamer And we buy for cash, afford sell
at the lowest New York prices.
BARRETT SHERWOOD, lbs Montgomery St
Between Clay and Commercial sts. San Francisco.
n b. Orders sent by Express filed promptly Partic-
ular attention to watches sent for repair
San Francisco Deer s-3m
COO Cases assorted Frnits Jees and Jams. for sal
by T. ELLARD BE1VS S Co. Broad Street
NJ June Butter for sale br
l<E T>ELL4RD BEANS & Co. 81 B=oad stree,
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

Spermatorrboa or local weakness, nervous debility
low spirits. lassitue weakness of the limbs and back
inspoSition and incapat thy for labor aud study dull
of apprehension loss of memory 10 sorietv
iimdity SelfdiSrust dizziness headache. involuntary
discharges psns in the side, affections the eyes pir
pies on he fsce sexual and other inrntes in man arc
cured without fail by the Justly celebrated physician and
surgeon L. J. Czapkay.
His method Of curing diseases is now unknown 70 ot
ers, and hence the great snrccss.
All consultations by letter or otherwise free
Address, l. j. CZAPKAT, h d
San Francisro t,NL
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
EMPIRE
AND
( H Y 8 Il o u E
Iron Works.

ios. 90 ard 90 Bush street. be-
tween Montgomervand Kear-
ncy streets, ; an Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27


~ We find the following story in the
Brownsville CTexas) Flag. The trans
action is said to have occurred about a
month ago:
1t seems that a young lady of Mata-
moras was taken sick, and an old lady
in the neighborhood, reported to have
some skill in the virtue of herbs, was So
hcited to visit and administer to the pa
tient. From some cause the old la 1y
failed to attend, and suspicious reports
were circulated that the old lady had
bewitched the young one. The author
tiles were petitioned to compel the atten-
dance of the old one. Officers were sent
to take her before the supposed victim,
and these miserably ignorant wretches
reported that they, on several occasions,
repaired to her domicil and could not find
her at home, but found instead a sus-
picious looking black cat. After sever
al efforts, however, they found the old
woman at home instead of her cat, and
she was taken to the presence of the
invalid.
But her herbs failing to restore the
sick to health, and the meddlesome
black cat persisting in following its
owner, and being by the neighbors
found in the room of the invalid instead
of her mistress, fixed the opinion fast in
the minds of those ignorant people that
the old woman and the black cat were
one and the same person; that she, being
r witch, could take the form of the cat
and assume her own shape at will-that
the invalid was victim to her diaboli-
col art. With these convictions, it is
said, they sought out the unfortunate old
creature, and actually tied her up, and
with thongs cruelty hogged her to death
rs witch.
In justice to the authorities of Mata-
moras, we are happy to state that they
were not aparty to the tragic part of this
transaction, and they were prampt in
arresting the actors
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27
TO MERCHANTS.

HOTELS and dHousekeepers-sl4OO 900 worth of Crock
Ii and Glasswarel
13.OO0 doZ Tumblers. assorted styles
Decanters Fruit Dishes and Glassv are of every de-
scription;
Every variety of white Iron Stone and Chnaware
800 gross cheap T able Cutlery;
Ivory Cutlery and silver Plated Ware:
large assortment of Britannia Bar Pitchers
Chafing Dishes Urns, Tea AMI Coffee Pots;
very large assortment of Britannia Castors;
Fine English Tea Travs. of style:
Camphene and Oil Hanging and Side Lamps
Parlor Stand Lamps STYLES;
Chandeliers and G. fixtures:
Gilt AMI mahogany frame Mirrors all sizes;
large assortment of Jerome's best clocks
For sale at cost ll6 street. Sacramento and l76 and
us Montgomery street, San Francisco.
sept5-tf WHAILY &PERSHBAKER
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

Has been appointed Agent for Gregorys Btters in Ne
,.sda county.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-27

And there's some fellows in this town,
Oh!-wouldn't / thrash 'em well
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-01
SELECTED POETRY.
Music of Earth.

There is u music, merry music,
Ringing through the Forest Wild,
Gushing free and full of gladncss-
'ris the language of child
Where tho velvet moss is grcenest,
Where the bluc-eyed violcts bloom,
Who're The soft spring air is laden,
With wealth OF rich perfume,
He is sporting inthc sunshine,
With his young heart full Of glcc,
And his merry laugh is ringing,
Ringing ever joyonsly!
Therc is music, happy music,
Echoed softly through the grove,
Breathing gently ofaflectiom-
'Tis the maidcm's song of love! 7
Blushing rose and weeping lily
Lend their beauty to her bower,
But, with mingled tears and bushes,
She is still the faircst howcr
She is drcnming of the absent,
Ofhis parting kiss and smile,
And her happy song is gushing,
Gushing gladly all the while!
There is music, solemn music,
Stealing through the church aislcs dim,
Sweeping high in lofty echoes,
'Tis tue sacred bridal hymn!
Round the altar they arc gathered,
Where the bridegroom and the bride
Breathe their earnest VOWS in whispers,
Lowly knecling side by side,
o, tho air is pure and holy,
And along the church aislcs dim,
Softly stealing, richly rolling
Pcals the sacred bridal hymn
There is music, mournful music,
WaillnS o'cr the turf's low bed,
Sounds of deep, hcart-rcndcring anguish
'Tis the requiem for the dead
Meath the shadow of the cypress,
Where the dropping hyacinths weep,
They have laid the loved and lovely
In an early grave to sleep!
Thorc arc sighs of crushing sorrows,
Bitter tears are yainly shed,
Mourntul vocies still arc wailing,
Wildly wailing ocr the dead