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The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05
Ron Mots from Prentice.

We see that reverneo firc-eater in
Florida recently preached sermon that
:. Africans have no souls" He had bet
ter be careful How can he expect his
disciples to consent to 60 to heaven if
they can hope to have no niggers there
The sea gull which got its claws fast
in the tar Of the Atlantic cable and was
dragged down with the moss, while its
despairing screams sounded far across
the waters, is the type of Democracy
stuck fast to Lecompton and whelmed
beneath the ocean Of national indigna-
ton
A Republican editor, with no espe-
cial fitness of language, calls the US.
Treasury IAN Augean stable" If it is
an Augean stable, Mr.. Buchanan must
be Hercules, for he has cleaned IL out.
A man in Charleston kissed a woman
of ill-fame against her own will, and she
punched out his eye with fork. He
squeezed leman and got puncA.
A Trou6zesome CzHd.-Gov. Helm
calls us a child. He may be right, but he
will find us very noisy one.
Courier
Just So Ioret praterea Mill.
Mr., Douglass organs in Chicago says
that the Democracy should clasp him to
their hearts as one who will wipe out all
opposition to himself and them. And is
it possible that the Democracy will take
such aoiper to their bosom!
The Democrats have nominated Da-
vid Tod to run against Hutchings, Cid
ding's successor. These Locos arc
'' fond of their Tod - and David, know
ing it, will doubtless avail himself of
sling iu the contest.
Mr.. Douglas threatens to " bring Mr..
Lincoln to his milk" This would doubt
less bee much easier task than to bring
the ex-senator to /" ter"-Win0is
Paper.
No doubt you could readily perform
the latter operation by soaring him a
little.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

Commissioner in CAancery.-Geo. S.
Hupp, Esq, has been appointed Com
missioner in Chancery. 1t is the first
appointment of the kind ever made in
the county. The commissioner has the
toll road and bridge of Holt & Co. in his
hands and will procee d to advertise and
sell the same in few days.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

John G. Rives, of Washington city,
has recently presented Mr. Michael Ca
ton, who has been in his service for a
period of twenty-five years, the hand
some sum of $4,000, in token of his ap-
P recitation of his long and faithful servi-
ces
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

Ofthe tribe of bald-headed aborigines
reported to have been recently discover
ed, we have some additional particulars
through the Medium of the Maitland
Mercury. The fact of the existance of
these curious denizens is the far interior
is now no longer to be doubted. A Mr..
Soberts, who has lately been surveying
stations in that quarter, and who has
lately arrived from thence, states that
in the course of his journeyings he came
across an aboriginal, his gin, aud four
piccaninnies, all of whom had no hair
on their heads. He is of opinion that
this is :he effect of some disease. He
heard nothing of the prodigious Jumps
of gold.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

RETuRNED.-Dr. Harvey Hunt, his
many friends in this city will be glad to
learn, returned on the Sonora to make
this State his permanent home.
DIR. Hunt is content to settle perma-
nently in California, and will soon re-
move his family to this coast.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

% We learn that the Buckeye Co.
at Sweetlands, are taking out from four
to five thousand dollars per week.
Many other claims in that vicinity are
paying from IS to S25 per day to the
hand,
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

Gable Tdlk-Mitchell in his paper
calls the Atlantic Cable the "thrice
accursed telegraph" and says "to us
tho most exhilarating circumstance con-
nected with the great event of the age
is, that it can be easily ruined"
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

STILL THEY CoME.-The stages to
this city come crowded to excess. Sey
entv-one passengers unlOaded here on
Tuesday NIGHT, The stages Of Wednes-
day night A4a passengers c'-nolls 10
them at every available place.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

SCHOOL ExHIBrTIoN.--The late School
Exhibition and Ball netted two dollars
and eighty cents, over and above expen-
ses. As per programme, the surplus
funds will be distributed am ong the
schools of the county for their benefit.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

Col. WHITMAN. the late efficient and
honest Controller of State, arrived in
town with his family yesterday, design
ing to make this his future place of res
idence.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

% George Washington is an
nounced as the editor of the San Fran
cisco National. He is a brother of
benjamin Franklin Washington.
Splendid names.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

H1t is stated that Judge Monson of
Sacramento, was second to Carl Ben
son"---Charles Astor Bristed, in his dual
with French officer at Baden. Just
fit to play second fiddle to Bimbv y
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

DAWSON HoUsE-Gen. G.. |. Hutch
inson, will open the Dawson House, at
Sacramento as irst-class Hotel, on or
about the 1st of December. The Gen.
is bound to make the Dawson a home
for all who favor him with their patron
age.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

ATLANTIC CABLE.-The Union SAYS
that letters have been received in Sacra.
mento from parties pecnniarily interes-
ted in this enterprise, stating that if the
present line should prove to be seriously
damaged. another one will surly be
laid.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

An old woman was praising, in rather
enthusiastic terms, the sermon of
Scotch minister, who had acquired a
great name for depth and sublimity.
The suspicious of her auditor were lit
tie reused, and she ventured to proposes
question to her; Well, Jenny, do you
understand him !' Understand i'm ~
holding up her hands in astonishment
at the question:" me understand him
wad | hae the presumption ?''
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

THANKs.-We omitted to give the
proper credit at the time for choice
bundle Of Atlantic papers from j. E.
Hanlin, by the steamer before the last
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

To Let.-The county jeil is without
an occupant. Sheriff Boring transferred
its occupants to San Quintin few DAYS
ago.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

FAvoRs.-We are again under obliga-
tions to Geo. w. Welch, for the earliest
Allan tic papers,
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05
Grass Valley, Nov. l, 1853.
ISAAC B. FISH.

The PARAGUAY EXPEDITIuN.-Re-
suits of magnificent proportions are fond
ly anticipated to grow out of the expe
dition now fitting out against Paraguay.
The administration hopes to strike a
blow which shall raise it in the estima-
ton of the people. Frank Pierce put
forth similar effort, Greyto was
gallantly bombarded a dozen or two
half naked natives were put to flight,
and the President rested upon his lau
rels. Buchanan tried his hand in a land
expedition against tie Mormons. 1t
didn't amount to much except to impov,
erish the treasury. He is bound to try
his luck little on the water. The
world looks on and waits for fzzle.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

Tomahawked-A drunken devil near
Roger Williams spring struck his wife
in the head with a hatchet night before
last, and then locked her in and sloped.
He was consigned to the calaboose yes
terday. The wound is not of a very
serious character.
The Nevada journal., 1858-11-05

wsl. .. MckUBEKTs,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
4 True SHOrtSman.
army.

One Of the New York Herald'S correspond
ents has met in the Far West with that great
Irish sportsman Sir George Gore, whose hunt
ing adventures in the Rocky Mountains con-
Quoted as they were upon a gigantic scale for
the amusement of one man, probably exceeded
anything Of the kind ever before attempted on
this side the Atlantic. Everything that sports
ma could possibly require, 10 the way Of shoot
ing. fishing, eating and drinking, was provided
in the greatest profusion, and all transported in
safety to the theatre of his exploit. He says
Some faint idea NAV be formed OF the magnI-
tude o! his equipment when tell you that his
extensive relinue contain ed secretary, aSSis-
tant secretary, clerk, guide, fy-maker, hunters,
cooks, &C., &c, in all numbering about fifty
men, with thirty wagons, numerous saddled
horses, dogs, &C., and supplies 10 correspond.
Sir George remained nearly three years in this
country, and, with the exceptions Of one winter,
which he spent near Fort Laramie, was entirely
secluded from the world, and most assiduousy
engaged in his favorIte sport of hunting. An
accurate account of the amount OF game ''bag-
gpd" was kept by his clerk, and during one sea-
son the results were as follows 122 grisly
bears, $500 bufaots, besides numerous elk,
back-taled deer and antrIope-in all amount
ing 10 the enormous aggregate OF three thousand
animals, none of which was smaller than the
antelope.
had the pleasure of meeting this modern
Nimrod in ST.. Louis, and was highly entertain
ed with narration of his exploits, which almost
equal those Of Gordon Cumming in Africa.
He also showed me his equipment OF beautl-
iul guns of various patterns and CalIbres, suited
10 the destruction Of all kinds Of game from a
snipe to a grisIy bear, and among them obsPrv-
ed the names of Prudy, Manton, and other Gel
sbrated makers. His outfit must, indeed, have
been most complete.
After becoming cloyed with sport in the
mountains, and killing every variety OF the
largest and most formidable animals found there,
Sir George proposes to winter 10 Texas, and
amuse himself in hunting deer and other small
game.
He brings With him host oftrophips which
will furnish him ample vouchers for his Prrfor-
manceS.
Some of our worthy and staid citizens Of
Gotham will probably think II very singular
for gentleman possessing prince
rev estate, with an income of 100000 per an
lkum, to voluntarily withdraw from all society,
nesd incarceratr himself in the depths OF the
Ill. lderness among savage men aud beasts for
his ee long years. exposed 10 all pfrIls and nri-
1ks ons consequent upon such condition.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
ORIGINAL ANECDOTE OF GEN. JACK
SON.

In one Of our Indian campaigns, which, no,
recolected, nor material 10 our story, whilst the
army was on its march, still in Tennessee. on
ITS way TO the scene of war in Aatbama, a
drafted company was expected daily 10 over
axe the main body of troops. This company
at length reached the rear OF The train.
Information of their approach was immpdi-
ately carried TO the front, whrrr Jackson was
at the time. As the messenger passed from
rear to front, the fact that the COMPANY was
without arms, having left their guns al home.
was made known all along the line. 1t was
kown to the entire army before it reached Jack
sons ears. Curiosity was on tiptop 10 know
how the Irascible commander wonld act under
such circumstance. A storm was anticipafed
Soon the General was observed making his
way rapidly 10 the rear, and 10 the surprise
OF all parties, seemingly in rather smiling
mood.
Finally he met the company He saluted
them. They look for voIeY of course. and
an immediate dismissal home-the very tbino
they desired. Not so, however. Old Hick-
ory pulled off his hat, and with the polites and
lowest bow, expressed his qualification at their
arrival, and especially at the fact that they had
no arms. Forming them for rapid motion, at
double quick step, under his own lead. they
marched on till a baggage wagon was reached.
then halted, and each man furnished with
an axe. Forward march again was the word.
AS they passed along the line of march the
Generals object was seen, and laughter loud
and uprorions with many hearty cheer, salut-
ed them as they made their way to the front
There these axe men were at once initiated into
their campaign duties. They cleared the roads,
they bridged the creeks, or carried the wagons
piece by piece, the baggage, ammunition, &C..
over on their backs, when bridges were impassi-
BILE. They were eyer IN post or ua"---, '...r-
ing the burdens of the campagn-sharing none
Of its honors-the laughing stock of the whole
army.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
THE GRAVE.

Oh, the grave! the grave! 1t burirs every
error, covers every defect, rXtinguIshes every
resentment. From its pracrtul bosom spring
none bot regrets and trnder recollrctIUnS.-
" Who can look down upon thr grave even OF an
enemy, and not feel compuncluouS throb,
that ever hr should have waIred with the poor
handful OF earth that lies mouIderIng before
him.
BIT the graves Of those we loved what a
place tor meditation Then it is that we call
up, in long review, the whole history and fvlr-
tue and grnIeness, and the thousand endear-
nrnls Iayi>hrd upon us almost unheeded in the
daily intercourse OF intimacy, then it is that
We dwell upon the tenderness OF the parting
scene, the bed of death with all lis Strd grieis,
It's nolsrIrss attendants, It's lnutr, watchtu aSsIc-
/ uitrs, the last testimonies Of expiring love, the
feeble, Hu;tering, thrilling, OH tow thrilling
the pressure Of that hand, the fond look OF the
giazlug eye, turning upon us even from the
threshold OF existence. the faint, laltrrlng ac-
cents, struggling in death to give one more
assurance Of affection.
Ay, 90 to the grave Of buried love, and medl-
tate There settle the accounts with thy con-
science for every past benefit unrequnrd
drarmrnt unr+gardrd ofthat depart ed being who
/ can never, never return 10 be Soothed by thy
contrltion
/ If thou art child, and hast ever added Sor-
/ row to the soul or furrow to the SILVER brow
/ OF an afrctionate parent. If thou art husband
and hast ever caused the fond bosom that ven
ured It's whole happiness IN thy arms, to doubt
one moment of thy kindness or truth. ii thou
art friend, and ever wronged, in thought, word
or deed. the spirit that generously conhded in
thee if thou art a lover, and hast ever gwen
one unmerited pang to that true heart that now
lies cold and still beneath thy feet then be
sure that every unkind look, every nngracions
word, every ungentle action, will come throng-
ing back upon thy memory, knocking doltlully
at ihy soul then he sure that thou wilt he
down souowiug and repentant on the grave, and
utter the unavaillng tear, more bitter because
unhpard and unavailIng.
Then weave thy chaplet OF flowers, s'rew
the beauties OF nature about The grave, console
thy broken spirit, ifthou cans, with these tender
vet futile tributes of regret but take warning
Iby the bitterness of this thy contrite adlction
lover the dead, and be more faithful and aftec-
Itlonae in the discharge Of thy duties to the I'v-
ing Hyiag
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
THE SIZE OF MAN.

;sa very common opinion that, IN the
eaages Of the world, men in general pos
ses superior physical properties, and were
of ger size than at present. But all the
factd circumstances ttat can be brought
forw.on This subject tend 10 show that the
bumaorm has not degenerated, and that
men oe present age are of the same stat
ure as he beginning Of the world. Thus,
all the aims of the human body, the bones,
and parlarly the teeth, which have been
found uanged in the moat ancient urns
and bun places. demonstrate this point
clearly. oldest coffin in the world is
that founothe great pyramid ,of Egypt and
this sarcopus hardly exceeds the size of our
ordinary &C, being six feet and half long.
That we ard dpgenerating from the effects
of civilizatio clear, because the savages do
not exceed uheight.
rHope- sentiment exhibited IN dogs
tail when wal. for bone.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
DESCRIPTION OF THE GULF STREAM

The general description of the Guif Stream
is that OF vast, and rapid ocean current iss,l-
ing from the basin of the Mexican Gulf and
caribbean sea, doubling the Southern Cape OF
FLORIDA, pressing forward to the North East, in
line almost parallel TO the American coast ;
touching on the southern borders of the banks
OF New toundland, and at some seasons par
l'ally passing over them thence, with increas-
iH5 width and diffusion, traversing the whole
breadth CT the Atlantic, with a central direc-
iion towards the British Isles; and finally los
ing itself by still wider diffusion in the Bay of
B'scay, on our own shores, and on the long
line OF the Norwegian coast. It's identity in
physical character is preserved throughout the
many thousand miles of its continuous flow :
the onIy change undergone is that of degree
As It's waters gradually commnole with those
OF the surrounding sea, their deep blue tint de-
cineS, their high temperature diminshes, and
the speed with which they press forward abates.
Bat taking The stream in its total course. if
well warrants the name OF ssriver in the
ocean" This epithet is, in truth, singularlv
appropriate 10 this vast current. so constant
and continuous in its course, and SO strangely
detached from the great mass of oceanwaters,
which. while seemingly cleft asunder TO give
noath to ITS hrst impulse, yet ever pressing
!, Srpon II, gradually imPairing its force and des-
IN Pying IFS individuality.
Y he maximum Of velocity where the stream
n- : the narrow channel Bimini-whch com
ne r5es It's egresS from the Cults about four
IN ~ an hour; off Cape Hateras, in North
Is "a, where it has gained breadth of
IN five miles, its velocity is reduced TO
a'' 1lles. On the parallel of the New
80 Banks, it is farther reduced to one
- Il miles an hour, and this gradual
Is II force is continued across the At
er - temperature OF the current
in jmiar change. The highest OBJ
be II.'Fu Ir.'' II 81 deg. Fab. Between Cape
on llA.,s' - ds.a' New Foundand, though lessen
nd ~ ~ a"'pu the warmth of the stream in
RI Wi,I'TF Is W deg. or 80 deg. above that
n ba.~E ,~L JpS'"'ogh which ii Aows.-Edin-
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

SWAPPING WrvEs.-The Hightstown New
Jersey Excelsior says owe were told by a
friend Of ours, few days since, ofa most singu-
lar result the propensity 10 trade. A colored
S,a,a and bis wife from distant part ofthe
and, before departing, they 70 ms friends,
enamored of each others partners. In tbis
state Of affairs, proposition 10 exchange wives
was made, which, mutually agreeable, was ac-
ted upon without further consideration. The
visitor returned, home with a new wife, and the
generous host acknowledged it ''fair swap"
while bis new carasposa has furnished him IN
dubitable evid ence of her earnestuess in the
matter.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
"DlEDHTHIN SHOES"

We ''aNe seen 'stad in an ephemeral news
paper paragraph, IN lere is an InscriDtion ON
tombstone IN Nwayrse grave ward. which
| 'u"s '"uS' Died Of Thin Shoes" :"
As We do not put l1nlit confidence in the
i:uth OF all the Para9apbt is our PRIVILEGE to
Peruse, we are wilin!to Gcrd4 thai This NAV
br 50 or NAV not be So HI akas M rpa,,ar
'Dled OF thin Shoes" light. the honas, and
veraclous epitaph on thusat Of tonhstonss
that bear a widely dIiternt ON Tho hsa,,;rr,l
and crowded Genet erirs Pafqlarly. which
are 10 DC found IN the vlcnage all our Ams-
Fcan cities, contain scores of inns 70 thin
shoes, lying IN their cold, .unw.no slssn
Our town ladies', as everybody uIrs,a,as ora
considerably more careful about Il cos, I;ro.s
aud elegance, than about the sense utility ofI
| their apparel. We meet them on nnyl,a
street, arrayed as sumptuously and syiIv =,
II they were on the floor OF a brilliant b. roon,
or at fashionable and gay assembly,
! One feels an Irresistible inclination ,t.re
at the bedizened creatures as they swerLs,-
/ lingly by. it is vulgar and rude 10 stare,
how is one 10 restrain ones self from hayi
peep at the fine sights! But the dainty ieer
our dashing bellies are especially sacrificed !
the altar, which, alas, is reared 10 almost ever
female heart that beats in this latitude II
day may be moist and rainy onr. The pa,
may br covered with water or chequered vii
puddlrs, or very damp indeed. YET every Ii
tie moderately minute, OF big foot which is Gu
ningIy exposed TO the eutranced vision Oft
/ pedestrians Of the other sex, will be rncaSed
a delicate Satrr, or slipper the sole OF which
! from one sixteenth TO onr tenth Of an inch
/ thickness IN such flimsy shoes the worse tb;
silly young women ltamp around,
CAT all hours of the day,
And 10 all kinds OF weather"
/ They go out to spend the evening, wheth
at parIor party or public entertainment,
! gossamer pedal attire, such as there would
some excuse for wearing il they had TO tread
nothing but dry and soft Brussels carpet, al
would be exposed to no ftlu draughlS OF Val
ously tempered air. By-and-bv a cold is co
! tractsd, which grows heavier and more aarI
I ug as it is daIied with aud dlsrrgarted. Co
sumption, with all its dsstrrSSeS and trrrorS 70
I lows, and there is one more eb5ing life, al
onr more early grave filled by the victm OF th
shoes.
There is no fancy sketching about this. II
4 fact which a legion of lhr SONS OF ST. Crisp
could attest that American women aud pari5c
/ laTly our young ladirs, are constantly ia the h
/ bit Of wearing shoes 50 light, As to be almost
/ simultaneously penetrated with water. And \
verify believe that these niSrrably thin thin
are, IN great measure. responsible for The fef
/ ful inroadS, which are yearly made by that f
destroyer, consumption, upou the ranks oft
=
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
Select l9ortrn.
The Well-Digger.
AN OVERTURE BALLAD.


EY JOHN C. SAKE.
Come, listen all, while | relate
What recently befel
Unto farmer down in Maine,
While digging of well.
Full many day he aug and delged,
And still he dng in vain;
"Alack!'' quoth he, '.e'en water seems
Prohibited IN Maine!"
And still he dug and delved away,
ia And still the we'll was dry;
P'rhr only water 10 be found
Was IN the farmers eye;
For by the breaking of the bank
That tumbird from It's STALLION,
Al suddenly his hope was dashed
OF future liquidation!
And now his sands were running fast,
And he had died, no doubt,
But that usI when the earth cayed ln,
He happened to be out!
sEAha II have happy thought
Exclaimed this wicked man
ssIo dig anew this cursed we'll
see pretty plan;
.el'll hide me stra GIT, and when my wife
And eGeaqq,y neIghbors know
What's haff 10 ny digging here,
They'll think that i'm below
''And 80, 10 save my precious life,
They'll dig the well, no doubt,
Fen deeper than twas dug at first,
Before they ind me OUT"
And so he hid him in tie barn
Through all the hungry day,
To bide the digging OF his we'll
IN this deceltiu! way.
But list what grief and shame befel
The false, uugrateiu man,
The while he sEyly watched 10 see
The working OF his plan:
The Heighbors all with one accord
Unto each other SAID:
'sWitn such weight OF earth above,
The man surely dead
And then the wife, with pious care,
All needless cost TO save,
Sald-"ssuce the Lord hath wIled il so,
=. T.. en- Iel it be his grave -
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
A GUILTY CONSCIENCE

One Of the most memorable passa ever
uttered by Mr. ebstpr was in vindian of
the authority OF conscience and of Pro.nce
on trial for a dark and mysterious der.
''Thr guilty soul cannot keep its own ret,
It is false to itself, or rather it feels an irsti-
bic influence TO be true TO itself. 1t labon-
der guilty possessions, and knows not II t
to do with it. TIE human heart was not Il
for the residence of such an inhabitanl.
finds itself preyeG upon by ;torment whicl
does rot acknowledge to God or man 4 vi
ture Is devouring it, and it can ask no sympalI
on earth. The secret which the murder
possesses, soon comes to possess him; and III
the evil spirit of which we read, it overcom
him, and leads him with ersoever it wi
H. feels it brating at his heart, rising to
throat and demanding disclosure. He thin
the whole world sees it in his face, reads it in /
ewes, and almost hears ITS workings IN the W.
silence of his thoughts. 1t has become his ma
ter. 1t betrays his discretion, it breaks dow
his courage, it conquers his prudence. VIII
suspicious from without begin 10 embarass hi
and the net of circumstances TO entangle bin
the fatal secret struggles with still greater vi
lpnce to burst forth. Ii must be confessed ;
acW be confessed there is no refuge from co
fession but suicide; and suicide is confession" !"