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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
USE OF THE DICTIONARY.

The reader may discover by the follow
ing extract, that it would be possible to
write technically grammatical sentence
which would be almost unintelligible. The
words below can all be found in the die
tionary, and are all grammatically used;
and yet the thing is as hopelessly dark as
if written in Cherokee 1t is an amusing
illustration of the fact that one may write
English, or speak it, and still use an un-
known tongue. The letter purports to be
a note from an author to critic:
+" Sfr:-You have behaved like an inn
petiginous acroyle! Like those inquinate,
Grass sciolists who, envious of my moral
celsitude, carry their nugacity to the height
of creating symposically the facund words
which my polymathic genius uses with
uberity to abiligate the tongues of the weet-
less Sir, you have crassly parodied my
own pet words, as though they were tang
rams will not coacervate reproaches-l
would abduce veil over atramental IN
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
New Series---Vol iii, No. 2.
AN AFFECTING SCENE.


| A B,other's Love-A Sisters Shame
"A friend relates to US an affecting Incl
dent which occurred at Xenia on Wednes-
day. Amongst the passengers in the train
from Cleveland, was a young man of per-
liaps twenty, and lady some few years his
senior. The gentleman was plainly clad,
but the girl was dressed in the extreme of
fashion, and youged beyond even brazen
wantonness. 1t was frequently observed
by the passengers that the young man ap-
peared to be earnestly demonstrating with
the girl, and seemed to be deeply affected
AT Xenia, both left the cars, and it was
apparent that the course of each lay in
different directions-the man to this city,
and the girl to the West. As the cars
were about starting, the young man kissed
her hasty good bye, and both burst into
tears. The conductor seeing that there
was some deep grief at heart, invited the
gentleman to seat in the baggage car, as
more secluded from the gaze of the crowd.
/" Anywhere" said he, only come with
me. | must speak to some one, or my
heart will break" After becoming little
calmed, he said =" That lady and myself
were raised together with moss for carpets,
acorns for cups and saucers, and pebbles
for walks, we played in childhood She
was few years older than myself, but we
were inseparable. She grew up to woman
hood, was married, then separated from her
husband, and sought the city, and became
wanton, heartless, disgraced courtezan
STEPPED in sin as she is, shameless as she
may be, could not but kiss her goodbye,
for she is my sister! She has already hur-
ried loving mother to the grave, and
brought disgrace upon her brothers and
sisters. But while she acknowledges it all,
and sheds tears of apparent contrition and
regret, no remonstranee can change her
course. She has just been home to make
us a visit, but has left again for her resi-
dence in the city, to drown in the wanton's
life the remembrance of what she was and
what she might have been. Do you blame
me, then," turning to the sympathizing
conductor, for weeping as | do over one
so loved and fallen 7"
It was no tale of fiction. It was painful
truth. Fallen, disgraced, and shameless,
she still shared brothers love, who would
win her back to virtues path at any sacri-
fee. A brief career of pleasure, and We
shall find the erring sister amongst the
daily habitaes Of the police court and pris-
on Cincinnati Gazette
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
SCENE IN TEXAS.

We find the following in the Galveston
(Texas) Civilian of the 26th ult.: A cor
respondent of the Austin Intelligencer says
that at the late camp meeting on the Blan-
co, about 8 o'clock one evening, while the
services were still proceeding at the stand,
the Sheriff of Comal county, with two sons
of Woodson Blassengame, rushed suddenly
up to the tent or camp occupied by the
families of Day and Pharr, for the purpose
of arresting Pharr, against whom the grand
jury Of Comal county had found bill of
Indictment, charging him with being con-
cerned with the mob that killed Woodson
Blassengame eighteen months ago. Pharr
was seized, but extricated himself and ran
off between the line of tents and the
preaching stand, pursued by one of the
Blassengames with double barrel shot
gun, who was in the act of shooting him,
when somebody shot Blassengame with
six shooter. He fell instantly, but his
wound is not considered fatal. The other
Blassengame ran around the tents and shot
at Pharr with double barrel shot gun, but
missed him. The line Of tents was about
thirty steps from the preaching arbor where
the service was going on, and the whole
affair occurred in the midst of men, women
and children, to the imminent danger OF
innocent persons being killed. The entry
of the Sheriff was sudden and unexpected,
and in the dim light of the camps produced
a great confusion and excitement, and the
meeting was broken up next day, as fami-
lies were unwilling longer to remain there.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
lulg ll1NS9 q q R1l.
TWO PICTURES.

Somebody's heart is gay,
And somebody's heart is sad:
For light shines out across the way,
And q door with Grape is clad
Sadness and gladness alike
Are dwelling side by side;
Perhaps the death of ain early one,
And the crowning of bride.
Bright eyes are filed with mirth
Pale faces bend in prayer;
And hearts beside the household hearth,
Are crushed by cold despair;
All! sorrow and hope and Joy
Are parted by thinnest walls
But on the hearts of the thoughtless ones,
No shadow of sorrow falls!
No thoughts of the funeral train
Come to the festive throng;
No hope that the past will come again
To the anguished hearts belong.
The futures sunny sea
To the lovers OF JOY and mirth--
But the past alone to those who weep
For the parted ties of earth.
Somebody's heart is gay,
And somebody's heart is sad:
For the lights shine bright across the way,
And door with Grape is clad
Sadness and gladness alike
Enclose us on every hand.
wealth OF smiles and food of tears
With hope and sorrow stand.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
ssg- Religion was designed to regulat

sa~Religion was designed to regulate
the every day life of those who profess to
be its subjects. But in how many instan-
ces does the fruit of Christianity, as ex-
emplifed in the ordinary duties of men,
utterly fail to commend the gospel to those
who have never felt its power? Is Mr..
good?' asked a bank officer of Di-
rector the other day, in the hearing of
friend of ours. THAT depends on wheth-
er you mean God-ward or man-ward, was
the answer. sGod-ward, continued the
Director, Mr. is good Noman in
our church is sounder in faith, or prays
oftener in our meetings, or is more benev-
olent, according to his means. But man
ward / am sorry to say that Mr.. - is
rather tricky
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
West Branch Insurance Co.
or LOCK HAVEN. Pa,

EREs Detached Buildings, Stores. Mer-
|pdjse. Farm Property, and other Build
Id their contents, at moderate rates.
DIRECTORS.
.bo Pearce, Hon. G. C. Harvey,
OTI Hi T. T. Abrams,
II Mayer. D. X. Jackman,
a cr;st w. White,
'oL;nson Thos. Kitchen.
Hon. G. C. HARVEY, Pres.
T. T. ABRAMS, Vice Pres.
II Kitchen, sec'y.
REFERENCES.
II H, Lloyd, Ihos. bowman, u. u.
HWinegardner, Wm' randerOen'
70 DR.. ]. s. Crawford,
fon;pple. A. Updegraff,
N MAYNARD. James Armstrong,
kimon Cameron, Hon. "m- blgier; ,.
Pss ap23
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19

A FEMALE IRISH BULL.-An Irish wo-
man who had been convicted Of illegally
selling spirits, on receiving sentence, fer
vently clasped her hands and prayed that
"his Honor might never live to see his wife
a poor widow, and obliged to sell rum to
support the childer."
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TERMS OF INSCRIPTION.
ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM.
IN ADVANCE.
IN AUFANNE.
For six months. Is cents.

For six months, IS cents.
Ian NEW subscriptions must be paid in
ke. If the paper is continued, and net
Ethia the first month, Sl,25 will be charg-
not paid in three months, 81 so; if not
Il six months, Sl,75; and if not paid IN
| Eouths, $500.
|papers addressed to persons out of the
Twill be discontinued at the expiration OF
L. paid for, unless special request is made
Contrary or payment guaranteed by some
! Esible person here.
ADVERTISING.
lines Of minion, or their equivalent, con-
souare. Three insertions 81, and 25
or each subsequent insertion.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
From the n. y. courier.1
JUDGE GOULD ON NATTRALTZ8.
TTON

TION.
It1e Hon. Geo. Gould, of Troy, while
holding circuit of the Supreme Court in
the Third District, was applied to by stout
Hibernian for "his papers, in the manner
following:
The Clerk informed the Judge that the
man wished to be naturalized and he (the
Clerk proposed to conduct the matter, as
usual, without interrupting the business of
the Court The Judge replied that he
knew no business more important than Civ
ing a man tile full rights of an American
citizen, and that he would himself conduct
the proceedings in open Court
The applicant thereupon produced his
certificate of intention, and his witnesses
as to residence, good character, &C., after
which the following colloquy ensued:
Judge. You say you prefer living in this
country to returning to Ireland will you
tell why?
Pat. This is a land of liberty, yer honor
Judge. You show that you are attached
to our institutions; what are they?
No answer
Judge. Who governs our country?
Pat. The President, sure
Judge. Who makes the laws?
Pat. Sich as your honor.
Judge. No; | only administer the laws
Who governs this State
No answer.
Judge. Mr. Clerk, hand me that blank
form of the Naturalization Oath This
being handed to him, he ADDRESSED the ap-
plicant again. There is in this oath
clause by which you are to swear that you
will support the Constitution of the United
States
Pat. Oh, yes, yer honor. I'm ready to
swear to that
Judge. Did you ever read that Consti-
tuition?
Pat. No, yer honor
Judge. Or word of it?
Pat No. yer honor
Judge. Did you ever hear word of it
read?
Pat. No, yer honor.
Judge. Can you read and write?
Pat Yes, sir
Judge. Do you know one word that is in
the Constitution of the United States?
Pat Indeed and / do not, yer honor
Judge You have lived in this country
nearly six years; you can read and write,
and you have been all this time intending
to become citizen here, yet you have nev-
er taken the trouble to learn or know one
word of the instrument you are now ready
to take solemn oath to support. An
American born here, and living here until
he is twenty-one years of age, learns more
or less of the Constitution under which he
lives, as well as the rights and duties of
citizenship. At any rate, whether he does
this or not, he is presumed to have done
it, and therefore the laws of the land give
him the right to vote without the formality
of an oath; it is his Jirh-rigia. To those
not born on the soil the law applies diff
ferent rule, and requires from them the
oath now under consideration in your case
| hold that the due, even the decent ad-
ministration of that oath depends in part
on the condition that the applicant should
at least understand it, and | will never al
low such an abuse of the law as would be
committed by your taking that oath in your
present circumstances. You cannot be
naturalized by this Court
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
MEAzgI0NisilTo
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.

j gS; g.;uO, VI sweet and plain Cavendish, Rose
Ssssaral Leaf, Congress, coarse and fine
/ Of ibs wi Chewing and Smoking Tobacco,
Germ.,ne very best kinds Imported Havana
Ed,: 'au 5" Clgars Of the mos. celebrated
and 4spmesue 4maue Havana, Spanish, Half Span
Of wsIl eriean aan Cigars, and also large guam
g., III .iI seasoned cheap domestic and Ger
iii on ,ba m VI which he will sell wholesale or
u tsrSs ase most reasonable terms.
|hg by bs,a I'm, Dis thanks for past patronage,
l'fing suict attention to business, and en-
1 smsn !" please his customers. and selling
lssfors Pronis, to increase the patronage
|tl5 sven MIN.
GEO. w. THOMAS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19

THE JENNENs PRoPERTY.-A Liver
pool paper states that the immense estate
of the Jennens family has been formally
taken possession of by Joseph Martin, heir
at-law. As a portion of the property was
purchased from the Daniels family by
Robert Jennens, the father of William ''the
rich,' and, as the latter died intestate, it
descends to Mr.. Joseph Martin, as an heir
loom The other portions of the estate are
strictly entailed, and pass to Mr.. Martin
under wills which have been duly proved.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19

sA- A Teacher had been explaining to
his class the points of the compass, and all
were drawn up in front, toward the north
"Now, what's before you, john"
"The north, sir"
And what behind you, Tommy ?"
MY coat tail, sir" said he, trying at
the same time to get glimpse at it.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19

na-Why should physicians have great
er horror of the sea than any body else ?
Pecause they are more liable to see SICK
ness.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
Fnitr frOm Loss and Damage by Fire,

Rnity from Loss and Damage by Fire,
4 /, psrits of Marine and Inland Transportation.
\ CONTINENTAL
INSURANCE. COMPANY.
kDofated by the Legislature Of Reansytra-
MA riM Perpetual Charter.
authorized Capital, sl,OO0,OOO.
\ No, 6l Walnut St. above Second, Phlla.
Insurance on Buildings, Furniture, Mer-
se &C., generally. Marine Insurance
krgoes and Freights to all parts of the
Inland Insurance on Goods, &C., by
4 Rivers, Canals, and Land Carriages, to
rts of the Union, on the most favorable
4. consistent with security.
DIRECTORS.
|, ". Colladay, William Bowers,
%M Coleman, Joseph Oat,
Il Y. Machette, Howard Hinchman.
&EORGE w. COLLADAY, President.
&lEy wlLsoS, Secretary.
agent for Mifilin county, WIN. P. Ell
M, Esq. febl9-ly
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
byDEYyITY AGAINST LOSS By FIRE.

Inklin Fire Insurance Compa-
ny of Philadelphia.
! flee 1851 Chestnut street, near Fifth.
knent Of Assets, sI,S27, lS5 so
January lst, 1857.
Isbed agreeably TO an act Of Assembly, be-
ing,
Mortgages, amply secured, sl,5l9,932 73
Estate, present value, $780,
cost, SO, l8
+, present value, s63,s8l l2,)
II, 7l,232 81
&C., 64, ,l2l Sc
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19

Sl,827,ls5 so
Fpttsal or Limited TnSTances made on every
kption of property, in Town and Country.
n as low as are consistent with security.
bee their incorporation, period of twenty
years, they have paid over Three Millions
pillars losses by fire, thereby affording cv-
h of the advantages of Insurance, as well
T ability and disposition to meet with
7pness all liabilities.
Lesses by Fire.
+ paid during the year 1856, 1901, ,638 "a
DIRECTORS.
\: Bancker, Mordecai d. Lewis,
p Wagner, David S. Brown,
bel Grant, Isaac Lea.
R. Smith, Edward C. Dale.
". richards, George Fales.
chARLES N. BANCkER, President.
u BAScKER, Sec'y.
agent for Mifflin county. II. j. WAL.
:, fsq., Lewlstown. marl9
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19

ITO MARKSMEN Rifles and Shot Guns
Shot, Powder, Caps, &C., for sale at
sep3 HOFFMAN'S.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13
The River Claims.

The Montezuma claim so we are told by
gentleman who come from there yesterday,
is drained again, and once more in full blast.
We have heard indirectly from some of the
others farther down the river, all of which
are are being put in readiness again after
their overflow. The Cape claim keeps yield
ing her treasures up steadily though not in
such wondrous abundance as during its first
fortnight. The Oroville claim, rich in faith
omless deposits of blue sand and bound.
less wilderness of tailings. is about to be
drained again, to give John Chinaman a
chance for his money.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13
Rich Digginss at Bangor.
aKo: m. oRosxTTK. Edito

A specimen of cement" taken from the
bottom of shaft at Bangor was exhibited
in town yesterday. This cement, as it is
called, is remarkably rich in gold, and, 80
they say-prospects 81 to the pound. This
lead is found at depth of some seventy feet
below the surface, beneath another stratum
Of much harder and less auriferous deposit
Of similar appearance, through which it is
necessary to blast before reaching the rich
composite alluded to. Considerable excite
ment exists among the miners in regard to
these diggings. and acres of ground have
lately been staked off in that neighborhood.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13
Tax Payers Attention.

The provisions of the new Revenue Law
are doubtless unknown to large number Of
those who have taxes to pay in Butte coun.
ty, and for their benefit, and before it is too
late for our warning to be of profit of them,
we herewith lay the matter before them -
We find the whole thing sin a nut shell,'' in
the Sacramento Union. Here it is:
"The Revenue Law, passed by the last
Legislature, made so great a change in the
duties and liabilities of tax payers, that
many will, if they are not cautious, be in
volved in costs and expenses that a little at
tention might have enabled them to avoid.
The Sheriff now has the roll in his hands for
collection of State and county taxes, and all
persons are notified to pay Immediately. On
Monday, October 10, at sundown, he is re-
quired to levy upon all real estate described
in said ROLL as we'll as improvements and
personal property, and add .fve per cent. to
the amount Of taxes due from each person,
80 that there are but seventeen days in
which citizens can without cost. On Satur-
day, November IA, he is to add fifty cents to
each separate assessment, to defray the ex-
penses of advertising, and on the 23d of No.
vember, the delinquent list has to be pub
lished-once n week for three weeks-and
Monday, December Dist, he must sell all
property upon which the tax is unpaid
There is no discretion left the Sheriff at all ;
the days are specified upon which he shall
perform these various duties, and failure in
one will invalidate tax sale"
A good deal of trouble and considerable
cash can be saved by taking advantage of
the information contained in the above, and
those who have neglected to pay their yearly
tithes we voluntarily advise to visit Mr.,
Plum at their earliest convenience. He will
settle with you at a vastly cheaper rate than
he will bye and bye.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13

THE THEATRE.-Mr. Morris told US yes
tsrday that the new theatre would be opened
sometime this week. Ryer's excellent COM
pany is to occupy it. Miss Annette Ince is
attached to this company. She is one of the
most charming actress that has ever visited
California, and cannot fail to please every
body hereabouts that likes chaste and natu-
raj acting. The theatre is very conveniently
arranged, and admits of full view of the
stage from all points. 1t is such theatre
as we of 0roville may we'll be proud Of
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13
Economy should be the order
OF tfae Day.

The Subscriber begs leave to inform the property
owners OF Orovllle, that he has come prepared with
the necessary apparatus to build neat, substantial
FIRE PROOF STORES of CONCRETE OR BiTON.
at saving of % per cent below the cost of brick
buildings. Having thorough knowledge of the
component parts of this material and the manner OF
using it, he can defy competition. Those desirous OF
building would do well to give him call. Plans ana
Specifications drawn with dispatch. Any applica-
lions elt al The banking house of Hedges & Ilalhon
will meet with prompt attention.
je10f JP KIRWAN
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13
sTORE--Extra

Our friends will please take notice, that hereafter
NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN for goods nj his
store Justice oursel' es compel lis TO adop This
rule, and we request those having accounts with us
to pay the same Immediately. We have in store
and shall keep on hand large stock of GROCER
les, PROVISIONS, MiNEKs' TOOLS, &C, &C.,
all of The best quality, and will be sold CHEAP FOR
CASH f. +. EENisON n co
Oroville, Sept. 1st. 1857. sl-u
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13

THE ASSESSORS REPoRT.-We publish to-
day Mr.. LIZARDS report entire. The differ
ence in the value of property, as shown by
his assessment, between this and last year.
is gratifying proof of our increasing pros
perty and of his efficiency as an officer. Mr..
Lilard has indeed been one of the very best
officers with whom Butte has ever been ia
yored
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13

PERsoNAL-Geo. II. Boor, Esq, of the
California Express and Jack Barkley, the
efficient Marshal of Marysvlle came up to
see US on Sunday. They, together with
about half dozen ladies and gentlemen
from "Nyes," went to the Cape claim to see
the artificial and natural wonders of that
locality. The Cape makes the poor dwellers
upon the mud banks of the Yuba open their
peppers and sigh for an abode in such
golden county as old Butte. The party re-
turned home on Sunday evening.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-10-13
County Trensmrer's Ohice,

OROVILLE, July IJIh, TCoI. 7
Notice Is hereby given, that all persons holding Butte
County Warrants, payable from the General Fund,
registered between the lst day OF November 1856,
and the 5th aud 18th OF February 1897 inclusive,
except Nos. 1914. aud 1850 also Court House and
Jail Warrants Nos Sal, Sag, and 5l3, asoWarrants on
INDECENT SICK Fund Nos l40l, l4U2. l405, i04, 1892,
1884 ID that the same will be- paid on presentation
nj this office, and after this date said Warrants viii
cease to bear interest. -
WIN LATTiMORE.
Treasurer Butte County.