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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

more science, we might take an ole
clay pipe or two and make one as large
as flbert, ard color it as it crystal
ized with the blue or red or the violet
of The wonderful prism; for the sa-
phire contains only clay and color And
what is color O, Omniscience, how
stupid are we!
Aluminium resembles iron in its iso-
morphisms. in that it is not conduct
or of electricity in minute division, but
becomes SO when its particles are app
proxima'ed by fusion. Iron is corrod-
ed by water at ordinary temperatures.
Aluminium is not acted on by water
below the boiling point, or 2l2o, and
then only slowly. 1t requires high
er temperture for fusion than cast iron
1t would consequently make better fire.
proof shutters than wrought IRON. Il
does not rust in the open air, iron does.
1t Is maleable, SO Is iron. 1t is more
tenacious than iron, and hence would
make stronger wire. And from these
properties the inference is that it is
more ductile. and hence might be
drawn into finer threads than iron Its
density is a little greater than iron, the
latter being nearly eight times, and
aluminium nearly nine times, denser
than water.
From ell these properties it seems
plain that an utensil made Of alumni
mum, would be stronger than one of
the same weight of iron. 1t is misci-
be with iron, tut the alloy fuses at a
lower temperature than either of the
clements, but it is less rapidly corrod-
ed than iron. There is reason to be-
lieve that its salts might be introduced
into medicine with the most valu bic
results.
My paper has alreldy become much
longer than | designed, and | have only
glanced at ii small number OF the thous-
ands of isomorphisms in which the
animal, vegetable and mineral wol Id
abounds. Every speculation on atom
lc :orms must be purely theoretical.
for the almost infinite diyisibility of
which matter appears to be susccpti-
Bile, must forever pr c'ude the posi-
bility of microscopic observation of ul-
ii nate forms. But certain elementary
forms can be mathematically demon
strated 10 be incompatible with visible
aggregate forms. Thus we have an
eye in mathematics which can pene-
trate the deepest abyss of matera ialy,
and decide positively on the origin cf
all forms bounded by right lines. But
at last the only consolation we possess
in our uncertainty in science is, thai
from the profundity of our ignorance
we can exciaim, with exultalion, that
we know more than all the philoso-
piers Of Greece and Rome
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

Florence modern and sweet
Take her all in all-face, form and feature,
She is a most bewildering little creature
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
lack entirely the peculiar rainbow-hue

lack entirely the peculiar rainbow hued,
semi,transparent glisten of the valuable
pearl-what those wise in such matters
term the Orient lustre;" aud these are
good for nothing. The shells of the
largest Of the muscles in which they are
found are perhaps six or seven in their
long diameter and about two thirds as
wide. Some of the pearls found are not
larger than the point of pin, and are
therefore of no use to the jeweler.
The present excitement is not the first
that has ever been known Of the Jersey
Pearl Fishery. The father of Messrs.
Jacob and John Quackenbush, before
mentioned in this article. Mr.. David
| Quackenbush, and several other old inhab-
itance of Paterson and vicinity, state that
about forty years ago, there was simi-
lar discovery, which created good deal
Of talk. The true value OF the treasures
was at the time kept carefully from the
public, and few knowing spectators
bought the pretty stones" of the boys
for $3.50 or 5000 each. Why the business
was discontinued, whether the fishery
was exhausted, or whether the fishers
could not find market, does not appear.
There is prospect that the waters OF
New-Jersey will now be pretty thorough
ly fished, inasmuch as several of the res
idents of Paterson have gone into the
business and are engaged in searching
the promising brooks. They have al
ready made excursions fifty miles from
home, and there is little doubt that be
fore many months pearl fishermen will be
found in every part of the State, and that
all the streams likely to contain the pre-
cious shell-fsh, will be thoroughly and
Systematically explored. II any Of our
city readers are at all skeptical on the
subject, they may satisfy all their doubts
as to the genuineness of the report and
of the gems by call at Tiffany's, or Ball,
Black & Co.'s, at both of which places
Jersey pearls have been purchased and
are now on exhibition.
The one thing to be regretted about
the matter is that it completely destroys
the former poetry of pearl fishing. Here
after when the romantic belle looks up
on the lustrous pearl prize which adorns
her snowy neck, her thoughts will no
longer be Of the fearless diver and his
perilous descents to the dark, unfath-
omed caves Of ocean, amid the myriad
treasures Of the deep; TO the coral forests,
the golden sands, and among the green
haired mermaidens, Drawing all unknown
and terrible monsters of the sea to pluck
from its dark bosom gem for the brow
of beauty; but she will call to mind more
real picture, that of a sturdy Jerseyman
in India rubber boots, with his coat off
and his shirt-sleeves rolled up, wading
up to his knees in dirty water, and pok
ing his long fingers into the Shiny mud to
drag out fresh water clans.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
A Cunning Horse.

Franconi, Director of the Hippodrome
in Paris, and the famous artist in horse
manship, has trained horse with great
care to feign being severely wounded, and
90 limping back to his place. The four
footed actor performed his part admirably
at rehearsal, knowing we'll that disobedi
ence would be followed by immediate
punishment; but when the time came for
exhibition, the cunning beast made the
discovery that there would be no whip
ping in the presence Of an audience, and
instead Of limping which he ought. gal
Hoped back as if nothing had happened
Franconi was obliged to resort to the ex-
pedient Of getting up mock audience tc
deceive the refractory animal. Relying
on the protection as before, the horse
again refused to limp, and received 9
sound beating. This impaired his conf
dence in the public as shield from his
masters whip, and from that time his
part was well performed at every repre-
sentatiOn.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
"An the Gold in the World,

Estimate the yard of gold at $4,000
900, which it is in round numbers; and
all the gold in the world might if melted
into ingots, be contained in cellar "a
feet square and 16 feet high. All the
boosted wealth already obtained from
California and Australia would 60 into
an iron safe 9 feet square and 9 feet high
so small is the cube of yellow metal that
has set populations on the march, and
reused the whole world to wonder.
The contributions of the people, in the
time of David, for the sanctuary, exceed
ed G6,900,000. The immense treasure
David is said to have collected for the
sanctuary amounted to eS89,000.000 ster-
ling (Crito says 1913 miiiious)--a sum
greater than the British national debt
The gold with which Solomon overlaid
the most holy place. room only 80 fee
square, amounted to more than thirty
eight millions sterling"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
Our Strap 8ooh,
For the Monmouth Weekly Herald
Answer to Last Weeks Enigma.
Prince Gootschakoff.
MARION.
Freehold, May 2, 1857.
improvements in New Jersey.

The Improvements which have been
made by the Camden and Atlantic road
opening large amount of country, have
been very great. Several new towns
have sprung up whilst farms are being
cleared in every direction. On account
of the land being of good quality for
farming, particularly adapted to the rails.
ing Of produce most in demand in this
market, stream Of emigration is setting
in this direction from the old agricultural
districts of New Jersey and Pennsylva-
MA
Thousands of acres are being cleared
and laid out into farms, whilst thousands
have already been placed under cultiva-
ton. The most prominent improvements
are the Weymouth and Gloucester lands.
On the lands Of the Weymouth Company
over fifty miles of new road have been
made, and Improvements worth over
100000 last season. Some of our best
farmers and citizens have settled at this
place. The improvements are Of the
hest character. Colville has become
quite town. Population is rapidly
overrunning this country, and real estate
is advancing On the Gloucester lands
some five thousand Germans are prepar-
ing at once to emigrate. They are now
building new city, which they call Egg
Harbor City. About forty large brick
buildings are in course Of construction at
this town. The improvements along this
road will attract general attention during
the course of the coming season. Good
farm land can be bought at price thai
is even less than they can be had out
West, whilst the inducements for settling
here are much greater. The climate is
perfectly healthy and free from feyers
whilst produce brings cash price, and
much more. No doubt the land along the
whole line of this road will soon be under
cultivation, and it will form one of the
richest agricultural districts of New Jer
sey, on account of the abundance of mar
and muck manure, and its easy accessible
ity to market American.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
A Brief History of China.

China is the most populous and ancient
empire in the world; it is [ 800 miles long,
and 1000 wide Population, from 300,-
100000 to 360,000000. The capital is
Pekin, with 100000 inhabitants; Next
Nankin, 1 ,000,0 00;and Canton, 100000.
China produces tea, 50,000,000 pounds Of
which are annually exported from Can
ton, the only place which foreigners are
allowed to visit. Silk, cotton, rice Gold,
silver, and all the necessaries Of life, are
found in China. The arts and manufac-
lures in many branches are in high per
fiction, but stationary. as Improvements
are now prohibited. The Government is
despotic monarchy. Revenue, 100000
90 dollars; army, 100000 men. The re-
ligion is similar to Bhudism the chief god
being Fob The Chinese inculcate the
morality Of Courteous, their great philos-
opher, who was born $50 B. G. The
great wal and canal of China are among
the mightiest works ever achieved by
man. The foreign commerce of China
amounts to 35,000,000 dollars or 10000
600 annually, the whole Of whichis trans
acted with appointed agents, called
Hong merchants" Foreigners are al
lowed to live at certain stations, or fac
tories,n below Canton. The chief trade
is with England. The revenue derived
from foreign commerce by the Emperor
varies from 100000 dollars to 100000
dollars. According to Mr.. Dunn. the
opium Struggled into China, to the Injury
of the people, amounted to 20.000,000 an
nually for several years past, much OF
which was paid in specie, which found its
way to London. The Chinese language
has nearly 10000 characters or letters.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
Think OF Me-


when pleasures cup is sparkling high,
When friends around thee thror 2;
When hearts are light with playful mirth,
And lighter wakes the song.
When, counting DER thy many joys,
Recalled by memory,
If twill not dim thy pleasure then,
Oh! give one thought to me.
At dawn, when first Aurora's light
Reflects 0 er hill and dale,
And gilds the dew-washed lily head,
That sleeps within the vale;
When first the lark shall plume his wing, :
And soar from bondage free,
To MARBLE forth his merry notes
Then give one thought to me.
And when the shades of evening are
Fast falling into night
An hour that well seems made for thought,
And quiet is delight
At mdnight's deep and solemn hour,
When on thy Bonded knee,
Thy hands appraised to Heaven in prayer,
Oh then THEN think of mel
I'll could claim the richest gem
That now lies in the sea,
I'd rather far, than have that pearl, /
Have one kind thought from thee;
If all the joys of this bright world
We're now spread cut to me,
And were told to make CHOICE
I'd ask one thought from thee.
Il
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

ORIGIN OF CHIT CHAT Naturally, wo'
men talk more than men. The learned
Buxtorf informs us, in his Hebrew Lex
icon. that the primeval name, Eve, is de
rived from a root signifying Talk: and il
was perhaps. from dim idea Of this kind
that the Rabbins owed their tradition
that twelve baskets of chit-chat-it coulo
not be gossip, for there were no neighborS
to gossip aGout-were rained down into
Paradise for Adam and Eve to amuse
themselves with-of which twelve, Adam
picked up three, and Eve the other nine
Elizabeth Strut.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
Two O'Clock i'm the Morning.

Miss Kitty on the sofa sat,
With Harry Vane, and close at that,
When 10 the clock gave warning
And Kitty said: "Oh, dear me,
It cannot be, it cannot be
Two o'clock in the morningT
without, the white moon watched the earth
Within, the red fire danced with mirth,
The lovers cheeks adorning
With glow made crimson by the press
Their lips had made, in sweet caress,
At two o'clock in the morning.
will not tell what words were said
How Harry's heart held Kitty's head,
Parental caution scorning;
only know singular sound
The cosy chamber walls went round,
At two o'clock in the morning.
AS it thus was, so twill be,
Such scenes the pensive moon will soc,
And mantle clocks give warning,
To tagging yotsti, aud lowing; maid,
Who have the parting hour delayed,
Till two o'clock in the morning.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

fW= Hoop skirts" said old Roger
to Miss Scraphina, as she dressed to go
out, are indicative Of the extent of Ia
dy's acquaintance.
She playfully turned and demanded an
explanation, calling him'naughty, naughty
man. for meddling with that which didn't
belong to him. How does it indicate
her acquaintance, sir?"
" Why" said he. pulling down his white
waistcoat and looking pleasantly at her
voluminious habit, " it indicates that she
has a large circle about her."
Seraphina went out with smile, like
the month of June.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07


" Anderson, the wizard, met with d
Yankee, WHO stole a march on him after
the following pattern:-Enter Yankee.
say, you Professor Anderson?n ~
" es, sir, at your service"
" Wa'al you're a tarnation Smart man,
and I'm sonethin' at trick too, kinder
cute, you knowY
" All, indeed, and what tricks are you
up to, sir? asked the professor amused
at the simple fellow.
Waal | can take a red cent and
change it into ten dollar gold niece"
+" Oh, that's mere slight hand trick, t
can do that too
No, You can'ss. I'd like to see you try!
Well. hold out your hand, witlia cent
10 IT." Yankee stretched out - r. =
" : = 80 = fp;5 on III.
:" This is your cent is it sure?"
It's nothin' else."
" Hold on to it tight-Presto ! change.
Now open your hand"
Yankee opened his fist; and there was
a gold eagle shining on his palm: ST
f" Wa'a, you did it declafe much
ohleeged tew you,' and Jonathan turned
to go out.
Stay" said the Professor, "you NAV
leave me my ten dollars" 49,
g" YourD? wasn't it my cent: and didn't
YOU turn it into this ERE yallar thing.
eh? Good byel'' and as he left the room.
he was heard to say: guess there Amt
anything green about this child"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
A REGRET.

Thou vert the fairest creature,
That ever walked the earth;
And beauty lit each feature,
And told thy matches worth.
Thou vert too fair treasure,
For this unloving world;
Each thought was like pleasure,
With Heavens white glory pearled
I saw thy brightness dying,
Thy life draw near its close;
And paleaess ON thee lying,
Like moonlight on a rose!
Aud death seemed proud to kiss thee,
Thy precious life he stole
In earthly form we miss thee,
But Heaven has won thy SOUL
THY smile about me fingers,
Unto the present hour;
Aud deaths relentless fingers,
Had only partial power.
Thy body was the shadow,
That hid thy spirits glow;
The immortal sprang to Heaven,
The mortal lies below
The shadow has for ever,
From thy pure spirit gone;
The two were made to sever,
And God has tt,svn onel
The earth thy form has taken,
Thy lips are mute and cold;
Thy looks are all forsal1en,
And 1 seem growing old.
Twas well perchanee thy history,
On earth was quickly DER;
Lies problem or deaths mystery,
viii pain my heart no more
Yet why should I feel sorrowed2
The body only dies;
And Heaven has only borrowed,
What God has made to rise
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
Canzosaet on Crinoline.

When lovely woman. hoop'd in folly,
Grows more expansive every day,
And makes her husband melancholy
To think what bliss he'll have to pay;
When in the width of fashion swelling
Is With air balloons her skirts may vie,
Thestruth (what binders PUNCH from telling2)
Is that she looks a perfect Guy.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
~ When Closefist lost his only son,
He waved not like a ninny,
But meekly sigh'd, Gods will be done!
1t might have been a guinea!"

Bea. Punch is facetious on the demise
of Hon. Preston Brooks. He says: "A
short while since, and how many were
the gold headed sticks sent to Brooks
Canes of testimony! And now has Brooks
himself gone to Styx!
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

SUPPLEMENT to act entitled " An act for the in
struction of INDECENT deaf and dumb persons inhab-
itans Of this state approved April tenth eighteen
hundred and forty-six.
] BE it enacted by The Senate and General Assem-
bly, of the State Of New Jersey, That the annual cx
ense for each deaf mute instructed at the charge of
the fund created by tic act which this is supple
ment, shall not exceed the sum of one hundred and
fifty dollars unless the Governor. or person admins
tering the government shall be satisfied that the
means of such deaf mute those Of his or her par
ents or guardians are insufficient to keep such deaf
mute supplied with suitable clothing during his or
her term Of Instruction. in which case clothing may
be supplied at the charge Of said fund, at an expense
not exceeding thirty dollars in any year for any
one pupil so supplied.
2 And be it enacted, That section fifth in the act
to which this is supplement, be and the same is
hereby repealed
8. And be it enacted, That this act shall take eff
feet Immediately.
Approved March 20, 1857.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

nS35@ The Louisville Democrat tells of a
fellow who was in that city a short time
since in search of his wife and bed. He
SAID he didn't care anything about his
wife, bat was very anxious to recover his
feathers, as they were worth fortv-eieht
cents pound. The husband cannot &C.
cnse his arrant better-half of having "left
his bed and board"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

RSA UNsoPH1sTcATED Boy Mamma,
papa is getting very rich, isn't he?''
MAMMA-"I don't know: why, my
child?"
UNsoPHIsTcATED BoY-"Cause he
gives me so much money. Almost every
II o"ning, after breakfast, when Sally is
sweeping the parlor, he gives me a six.
pence to go out and play"
Sally received short notice to quit,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07


/" Governor Giles, of Virginia, once
addressed note Of this tenor TO Patrick
Henry:
" SIR understand that you have call
ed me 'bobtail' politician I wish to
know if it be true, ana if true, your mean
ing. VIM. B. GJLEs.V
To which Mr.. Henry replied in this
wise:
" SRI do not reccollcct having call
ed you a bobtail politician at any time,
but think it probable | have. Not re-
collecting the time or the occasion, / can't
say what did mean; but if you will tell
me what you think meant, l will say
whether you are correct or not.
Very respectfully,
PATRICK HENRY"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

OF A Brennan journal contains the
following advertisement:
A young gentleman on the point Of
getting married is DESTROYS of meeting &c
man OF experience who will dissuade him
from the step"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

be- A reverend professor in theo-
Itogica seminary, speaking of a certain
demonational paper, says, There is a
very fair amount of talent in it. The cd
itors are all able men, and some of the
contributions are valuable. The primer
pal defect in the paper is, that it has nev-
er experienced reEgjon~
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

BSA Committees behave worse than in
dividuals, and do things, in their combined
capacity, which they would not dare tor
do on their personal and single RESPONSE
bility. They yainly think to shelter their
misconduct under the cloak Of the senti
ments Of the majority.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07
Dimensions Of European Churches.

The Roman Advertiser gives the fol
lowing statistics Of the capabilities of St,
Peters, as compared with other churches
allowing four persons to every quad
rate metre Square yardl:
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

HA-A lawyer, on his death, bed, willed'
all ms property to the Lunatic Asylum.
saying as reason for SO doing, that he
wlshed his property to return to the lib
eral class Of people who patronized him.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

"a The Salem Gazette says the fol-
lowing sign may be seen swinging at a
blasksmith's shop in Essex:
NO horses shod on Sunday, excepting
sickness or DEATH @
l. The blacksmith had probably seen:
Vests Death on the Pale Horse.p
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

49, A schoolboy being asked by the
teacher how he should fog him, replied
If you please, sir, | should like to have
the heavy strokes upwards and the down
strokes light"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

NO. An Albany editor says that the
reason ms place was not washed away
curing the late treshet, was because there
was such heavy mortgage ON it that it
couldn't be budged.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

gsA A writer has compared worldly
friendship to our shadow, and better
comparison was never made; for while
we walk in sunshine it sticks close to us,
but the moment we enter the shade it de-
serts US.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

The piazza ofSt. Peters in its widest
limits, allowing IL persons to the quad
rate metre, holds 624000; allowing four
to the same, drawn up in military array,
208,000. In its narrow limits, not COM
prising the porticos or the pazzi rusticci,
474,000 crowded, and 137 900 in military
array, to the quadrate metre.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

nsa- When will card-playing cease?
When the Angel Gabriel plays his last
trump.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-05-07

AN ACT to enable married women to warrant the IT,
tie of real estate conveyed by them.
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly Of the State Of New Jersey That in any deed
hereafter made by any married woman of full age,
who joins with her husband ia executing said deed,
of any lands any estate therein it shall be lawful
for her to enter into any to title OF the
lands thereby conveyed or Intended to be conveyed.
against iucumbeIances thereon or warranting the
same and such covenants shall have the same force
and effect against her and all persons claiming by
through under her, as if she were female sole
and unmarried.
Approved March 90 1857.