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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

The CHAMPIoN CHESS PLAYER.-In appearance
Mr.. Morphy IL very youthful and even boyish.
He has dark brown hair, dark eyes, aud . face
extremely pale and indicative Of delicate health
which is not to be wondered at from the seden-
tary nature of chess playing, and from the man
ner in which be strains his mind. His head 10
intellectual and finely formed. Perhaps gen
raj or great mathematician is lost 10 bin. 1t
seems pity, indeed. that so much mental ioEee
should be wasted on chess, though very en-
tertaining and innocent game. He plays With
great coolness and deliberation, aud his calm,
upimpassioned marble features seem incapable
of emotion. He calculates bis moves far ahesd
and sometimes takes considerable time TO- de7
Iiberate at other times he moves very rapidly,
His manner is modest quiet and gentlemaniy.
His cast of features, particularly in bis caln Is
decidedly Irish, and no doubt Murphy was The
original name Of bis family.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

PERPETUAL YoUTH.-It is an old legend that
tells of fountain. which, 10 those so fortunate
as TO 6nd and drink Of II, has the power Of be-
slowing perpetual youth. No student Of histo-
ry is unfamiliar with the story Of the chiValro
Spaniard, Ponce De Leon, who pursued the ru-
mored trail Of this wizard fountain through the
wilderness of Florida. Alas, like many anoth'
er as gallant and enthusiastic soul, searching
for that alchemic myth, the "Phllosopher's
Stone" De Leon, wearied in body aud wther-
ed n spirit, died ere be could gain glimpse OF
the tabled fount. And 80 have died all search
es for life's renewal, who sought the elixir in
the outer visible world. Yet there is an acoes-
sible fountain of perpetual youth--open and
free TO all. A fountain Of virtue, whose waters
deeply quaffed by the soul. wash the wrinkles
Of age and the stains Of time from the heart.
and make Iife--the longest life bloom with all
the beauty Of its first verdnre. They are ever
Young who retain the innocency. the trust, aud
the loving fervor OF youth. 1t is not the years
that make us old. it is the crisping flame OF our
sensuous desires-our lusts, our hatFeds. our
prides, our ambitions. He who drinks oblivion
TO these, and his I'll of peace with the world aud
content with the lot God vouchsases him, may
grow gray as Metbuselah, and yet be young az
the morning Of life ere'one cloud has hecked Its
sky.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

ELoPEMESr AT SAN Francisco. eonsid-
erable excitement has been occasioned in GER
tain circles by the unexpected elepement Of a
married lady. II seems that her husband form
ed one Of the army Of adventurers to Fraser
river, from whence he returned last week, and
was to all appearances warmly welcomed back.
His intention was to leave on the steamer OF
June goth, for the East aud tickets were pur-
chased. On Friday last, the husband and wife
went out to make some purchases for the voy-
age. and during the shopping abe excused her
self, stating she desired TO go to certain store
and would meet him at home. The husband
returned 10 his home but no wife came. Think
ing that she might perhaps be detained at some
acquaintance's house, he visited all be could
remember, bnt could gather no tdings Of her.
He ate his solitary dinner, and went to bis bed
room, where letter opened his eyes as to her
absence. She wrote that she found she no lon-
ger loved him and had concluded to leave him.
Her whereabouts has not yet been ascertained,
nor the fact that she has exhibited preference
for any other man. Strange Inconsistency OF
woman.-S. f. NepS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

The CRICKET PLAQUE IN SHASTA VALLEY
The crickets have made their appearance in
great numbers 10 Shasta Valley. The Yreka
Union says:
They have partiality for thistles. and dis
covering one 10 their progress, they monnt the
stalk in great numbers, and 10 little time
strip it of every leaf. A hundred rapacious fel-
lows may be seen on single stalk. They seem
very apprehensive of danger, and as one ap-
proaches. they drop down and make of. hop
ping, rolling and tumbling in grotesque haste
In the heat of the day they had collected under
weeds and bushes in incredible numbers, abso-
lutely covering the ground, and burying the
root OF the shelter several crickets deep. They
had crossed the divide to Eureka Valley. pro-
ceeding west. II is a curious fact that mlgra-
tory men and insects ego west" Man origi-
mating In the eastern garden, Travelled west
the locusts of Egypt came on the plague freight
ed east wind pestlent frogs and flies came up
from the east, and, in imitation Of illustrious
ancients, these careful little travellers are Jour
neying in the same direction.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

MgMoIns or TALIEYRAND.-We hear from
Paris: (" 1t is q well-known fact that the Me-
moirs OF TalleyrAnd, according to bis DISPOSE
tion, are to appear only thirty years after his
death, which will be in 1868. But his heirs
have already begun negotiations with publish
ers. who, Of course have had glance at these
papers, allowing others TO peep over their
shoulders. 1t is known now, that these curious
Memoirs contain q very secret history OF the
House of Austria, and throw lights on Maria
Louisa which are In the highest degree inter-
esting. 1t IL said that the beirs have been
offered large sums by Publishers. but still larger
sums by others, who are not publishers but
who would be glad to buy and oonasoate the
history of the whole world Yet the heirs have
resisted the temptation, and will not deprive
the spirit Of the deceased Of the pleasure Of
speaking the truth for onoe, at least, after his
death. Who khows!"
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

Tue SOUTHERN FRoNTIER.-An army officer,
who is compelled to do Rangers duty through
Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. writes from
Camp Van Camp, Texas, to a friend in Sap
Francisco, as follows: .
We have been detained at this point on &C.
count Of having to arrange things aud build
some temporary structures to protect our pub
lie stores. have got everything nearly CON-
pleted, aud shall be off in few days with the
whole available force, about one hundred and
seventy-fve men, leaving behind about seven
ty-Hve to guard camp. have had parties out
constantly during the month, but only one Of
them has seen Indians, and then only two were
killed (certainly.) ..
The country assigned to scout over is that
portion lying between the Pecos aud Grand
rivers. and embraced in Texas aud New Mexico.
hope we shall be able to do something before
next winter. There has been no rain in this
section of the country during the present year
80 that the grass is very poor aud what little
there is is very dry. AS for timber, Bencia
beats il all hollow, and you are lucky to fnd
water and still more lucky if you can drink II.
Take it all iD all, Its id poor country,
aud not worth the powder and shot which has
been expended upon IL. As for "gas" (human)
it doesn't cost any ything, SO let them blow about
il.
Arizona has, l see, been making quite fuss
know the country very we'll. aud, to tell you
the candid fact, would not take il all as gift
we're compelled to keep il aud pay taxes upon
it. 'Twould be worse than "Wild Cat" prop
erty in paper cities in California. There's q
heap Of humbug in this world, old fellow, as
you very well know. a..0as t..ff
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

YO SEMITS COUNTRY.--A correspondent Of
the San Francisco National describes Eden
Valley, Mariposa county
"The trees gradually increase in size as the
centre Of the forest is being reached. A hnn-
0red and fifty. or more of them have been care
fully measured-varying from 80 to l20 feet in
circumference, and towering, many of them
between three and four hundred feet heaven
ward. Here, beyond doubt" says the in
formant, sis the mightest forest now known"
1t is believed by many, however. that even
larger trees are be found further south 10 the
region Of the source Of the -Four Creeks and
Kings river. Another glorious sight on the
Mariposa trail is obtained near the last summit
before descending into the valley, at "Inspira-
tion Point" where all the picturesque beauty
aud sublimity of the Yo Semitic first bursts up
on the view. Here are beheld the huge, cloud
capped temples OF granite. towering more than
four thousand fcet-the cascades and lower
falls, and masses Of spray rising mountain high
from the river beds-these scenes of grandeur,
and the green fields and lawns lying in placid
beauty below, the meandering Merced, the
stately pines and groves of oak and Or, all com
bine TO produce picture which the rest of
earth cannot parallel.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29
EUROPEAN NEWS.

BY the overland mail, which arrived last
Wednesday, we have the following dispatches
BY later arrivals from Europe. .l'A
SANDY Hook. May 26th.-The steamship Asia
furnishes Liverpool dates to Saturday after
noon, May l4th. No battle has occurred. Ma
poieon has reached Genoa, where he was re-
ceived with the greatest pomp and enthusiasm.
be has issued stirring address. The English
Government has formally proclaimed its neu-
trality in the European war.
The Emperor's departure from France was q
perfect ovation, and bis reception at Genoa,
where he arrived on the eth, was most cordial.
His address TO The army enjoined the strictest
discipline, and stated that his only fears we're
that they would show too much enthusiasm.
de was expected 10 proceed to the army on the
The King Of Sardinia visited the Emperor at
Genoa.
Official bulletins continued TO report retro.
gade movements by the Aastrians, whose head
quarters was a. Robbie, which 10 about midway
between Veroilli and Mortara. m
TURIN, May l3th--The Austrians are in.
creasIng their forces near the Castle of Clio
ysnni, on the road from Ptaoenza to Slradella.
They have constructed bridges near Vigerano
and Motta Viscenti, TO proleot their retreat.
To-day our soldiers pushed forward as strong
accommodating party, as far as Cascine Ds,ua
near Vercelli, aud our artillery began CO annon-
aiding the enemy, which, however, was not re-
piled to. Our troops have retaken their former
position. Fas
A sanguinary conflict took place on May Sd
between the French and Austrians residing at
CoDstantinope, t.e ....sr. .as
By the steamer New York, which arrived at
New York on the 29th of May, we have inielll-
gence from Liverpool to May H--threo days
later.
Napoleon has established his bead quarters
at Alexandria.
Austria is raising loan Of $75, ,Oo0, 600.
The resignation Of Count Buol is confirmed.
The Paris correspondent of the London Times
says that Impressions OF the success Of the
French army IN Italy, we're SO confidently en-
tertained in Paris that preparations were al
ready being made at Notre Dame for Thanks.
giving for great victory which was expected
TO be announced next week.
II was rumored that large quanty Of arms
had been sent to Hungary.
An official bulletin from Piedmont, dated
l4th May, says that the Austrians had with
drawn on that day from Robbie, their recent
head quarters, but that O second and still
stronger reconnoitering force had been put for
ward.
The following is from special dispatch to
the S. +. Bulletin: .. ..... .f..I.rr
ST. LOUIS. May 30th, r. H.-The steamship
Harmona reached New York this morning with
one days later news, viz: to Wednesday, the
18th Of May.
Napoleon remained at Alexandra.
The Piedmontese cavalry had attacked and
captured some Austrian hussars.
Austria had recognized the neutrality OF the
States OF the Caurch.
Four Austrian vessels had been captured by
q French squadron. att ~
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

QUARTZ MINING IN OH E0YPr.-Mining for
gold in auriferous quartz veins was prosecuted
extensively 10 Egypt as early as $500 years
ago-perhaps much earlier. Fifty years be-
fore the time of Christ there was o picture in
one of the temples in Thebes, Of al Egyptian
monarch making present to the Gods Of all
the Gold aud silver which he received 10 ons
year from his mines; and the amount as near
as we can now arrive at IT, was $4,000, ,0ee.
The historian Diodorus Siculus, who mentions
this picture, adds, as translated In Jacobs on
the precious metals: "0a the oon6nea Of
Egypt aud the neighboring countries, there are
parts full Of gold mines, from whence, with the
cost and pains Of many laborers, much gold is
dug. The soil Is naturally black, but In the
body Of the earth there are many veins. shining
with white marble, (quartz,) and glittering with
all sorts of bright metals, out Of which those
appointed to be overseers cause the gold to be
dug by the labor OF Q vast multitude Of people,
For the kings of Egypt condemn to these mines
not only notorious criminals captives taken In
war, persons falsely accused, and those with
whom the king is offended, butall their kindred
and relations. These are sent to this work,
either as punishment, or that the pro6t aud
gain Of the king may be increased BY their Ia
bors."
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29
strange Preeesd,ngs of : Hambelal ceart.

STahBe EfoeeeuhnBs Oh hunDoAAh court
We are grieved to state that the newly elect
ed District Court, on Weduesday evening last,
was in a state of vinous exhiliration. The
quantity of alcoholic stimulant, which 10 an
ordinary individual would be scarcely noticea-
Bile, in the dignity Of the Court became remark
able. ln trt a ls fEGl
The Court commenced proceedings by re-
mark ng that 1t was "the Court,n that the
Court understood itself as being "a Court"
and that the powers Of darkness generally, and
the people Of Eureks.in particular couldn't
stop its being "a Court" AS long as the Court
confined itself to general statement Of facts
there was no opportunity for an argument
The Court however, went behind the record.
The Court delivered charge to special jury
in Macs saloon. The Court alluded feelingly
aud pointedly to the Press. The Press had OPP
posed the Court; the Court indnlged in person
al reflection regarding the Press; the Court
couldn't and wouldn't 'stand the Press So
the Press answered that the Court was in error,
that the Court was mistaken, "that the Conrt
led.' The Court then made motion, Vi et
arms; the motion was opposed; the Court "pro-
PEELED bludgeons" at the head of the Press.
The Press drew pistol. and the Court might
have been adjourned sine die, il the sheriff had
not interfered The Coart was put to bed, but
persisted in having another sitting, whereat,
the Court was locked up in the county Jail, and
on the following morning arralgned before o
magistrate. and fined SIS. The Court then
proceeded on the Columbia 10 San Francisco
Northern Californian.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

GEN. BookER.--The Stockton Aryu,, Of june
2lst, thus notices the reception at his home OF
the Democratic nominee for Congress, for the
southern district:
The arrival of Gen. Booker on the steamer
this morning was hailed by our citizens with
unusual demonstrations OF welcome home.
The bells were rung merrily. the cannon was
brought out and pealed forth bis notes Of well
come, huge bonfire was made to gladden. the
night hours, aud lengthy procession was
formed which escorted Gen. Booker through
our principal streets, to his residence, when he
addressed the assemblage 10 vigorous notes
that told he was girded for the contest, and
was equal to the task before him. His speech
was received with enthusiastic cheers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

GRAssHorPEKs.-In 1860 cloud Of them was
seen to enter Russia In three different Places
from whence they passed over into Poland ana
Lithuania, and wherever they moved the ar
was darkened by their numbers. l9 some pla-
ces they were observed lying dead. heapen one
upon another 10 the depth OF four feeI; 10 o., oin-
eis thew covered the surface Of the earth like q
hlack cloth. the trees bent from their weight
and the damage done By them exceeded all
computation. When the weather became Dol
thew took wing aud fell upon the corn devour'
in o both leaf and ear. and that with suoh expe'
dillon that in three hours they would consume
the whole field. After having eaten up The
corn. they attacked the vines, the pulse, the
Willows, and at last the hemp, uotuithstandlne
| its bitterness.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

PREPARING FOR LoNo WIR.-The Paris cor
respondent Of the Echo DU Papifque says that
the French Government, which has already de-
manded the raising Of $50, 600 additional men,
now presents new project to the Legislature
for another levy Of 100000 men. to be muster
ed in 1860 upon the GLASS Of 1859; and that Ine
preliminary steps for carrying this PrSJec1 lnso
effect are to be at once set on foot Inus LOUIS
Napoleon is preparing for long war;
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

THE BEGIyxIyo or WARS DESTRUCTION
The bridge over the Ticino. at Buffalora, de-
stroyed BY the gardinians, by blowing up with
gunpowder, was q magnificent structure OF
hewn stone, 1000 feet 10 length, and cost. even
in that country Of cheap labor, nearly S1OO, 1000
1t rested on eleven arches, and was calculated
to last forever without ever requiring any
repairs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29
Horrible Murder In n Lun attic Assylum--
One Maniac Cut % pieces by Another.

Horrible Murder In a Lun attic Assyium--
One Maniac Cut 70 pieces by Another.
The Lunatc Asylum, at Columbus, Ohio,
was recently the scene OF horrible affair." re-
sulting in the death Of one Of the least offensive
tenants in the institution. Among those con.
hned was butcher whose insanity appeared
to he of such mild type, that he was allowed
to range about the establishment at will, aud
was considered "only little cracked" At the
commencement Of the present month, new
patient was brought to the Asylum. and for the
new conner the butcher apparently entertained
feeling or extraordinary affection. The cir.
cumstance was noticed by the keepers, but they
paid no particular attention TO IL; and the mad.
men were allowed to be together almost con-
tiuually. One night, the butcher prevailed
upon bis new friend to sleep in his cell with
him; but no sooner had the poor creature laid
down upon the cot than knife was in his
heart, and bis murderer graspng his throat
After lmaking numerous other wounds in the
body of his victim, the maniac cut the corpse
into twelve or fourteen pieces, pinned upon
each bunch of ribbons and hung them upon
hooks In the walls Of bis apartment as prize
meat He then called to the other lunatics TO
come and buy Of him, aud had actually sold
every piece before he was detected 1.-THE noise
of the maniacs rejoicing over their eannibal
feast,v says an Ohio paper, "alarmed the keep
er, who came in, and soon found that there was
man missing. He inquired Of the butcher If
he had seen him, aud received for q reply that
he had killed him aud just sold the last joint /;
but that the next time be killed be would re-
member aud reserve choice cut for him. The
wretch was at once chained to the floor Of hls
cell. aud precautions taken 10 prevent any fu-
ture butchery. The story seems almost too hor-
rible to be true; but 1t is published 10 9 Colum-
bus paper.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

WASHINGTON TERRIToEY.-A spirited politi'
cal can yass is now going on in Washington
Territory. Gov. Stevens and Col. Wallace,
his competitor are eanvassing the Territory
together. 1t is believed that Gov. Stevens will
be reelected Delegate to Congress, and that
the county elections will result favorable to
tbe Democracy
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

CURIOUS DIscovERY.-At recent sale of
manuscripts, etc.. in Paris. there was in the cat
alogue manuscript memoir presented by o
Breton admiral to King Louis XIV, containing
a plan Of operations for descent upon the
coast of England. Before the sale came on,
the memoir was bought 10 on the Emperor's
account
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-29

STRANGER THAN FIcTIoS.--It is said that lola
Montex has embraced religion, and is now lead
inc 4 retired and devotional life. having OUT
efIx setsIcd down in Pieeadilly, Leadoe.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-03-17
Ia Noble Nursery.

One hundred and twenty-five thousand Native
EFerFreons IN Nursery assorted 6 10 10 inches, 81
per hpndred $50 per thousand. l25,000 do from
Forest 81 per hunared-Sl0 per thousands $50 per
Eo.01o.
Rhubarb, CurrantE, Strawberries, LaWton Black
beriss, European Mountain Ash, American and En-
elisa Elme Lsrch, Silver Maple, Golden and 0sier
Willows Wholesale.
Also foT the retail trade. 10000, Native and For
eigu eFergreens from ! 10 10 feet high, which can be
safely removed.
.Fisitou pronounce our specimens the finest nthe
West. Twenty-Five varieties exhibited al the State
Pair a Centrailia, we're awarded the first premium
and d e~fatuity. A general assortment Of Fruit and
Onamentai Trees, Shrubs and Plants, Usage and
Buckthorn Hedge Plants.
Terms Cash. Catalogues furnished on applica-
Gon.by enclosing q red stamp.
Ia Noble, Bureau Co, I'll.
Feb 10, 1883, "
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-03-17

The undersigned, Rev. TX, Bragg, iS a minister in
IN regular standing, and pastor Of the Orthodox Church
at BrOOkdeld, Mass. He Is a gentleman 81 real inan-
ence and universally beloved. WIN. DYER.
BRoOFIELD, January -, 1868.
Professor WOoc-Dear Sir: Having made trial Of your
Hair Restorative, it gives me pleasure to say, that its
eject has been excellent in removing inflammation.
oandrun and a constant tendency L itching with which /
have been troubled from my childhood; and has also re-
stored my hair, which was becoming gray, to its original
color. have used no other article with anything like
pleasure OF or profit.
Yours truly, J.K.
The Restorative is put up in bottles Of three sizes,
w: large, medium and small ; the small ones hold a
half pint each. and retails for one dollar per bottle; the
medium holds at least twenty per cent more in proper
ton than the small, retsils for two dollars a bottle; the
large holds a quart forty per cent more in proportion,
and retails for three dollars a bottle.
%: J: WOOD & CO. Proprretors, s2 Broadway, New
Hork, ltu the great New YoTh Wire Railing establish
ment,l and ia Market St., st, Louis No.
Soldby J.H. MAUN Co, Brownville, Mt.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-03-17
NEBRASKA CITY
Insurance Company.
Capital Stock $4,000.
NEBRASKA CITY, n. t.

THIS Company, under q liberal charter, Is now
fully Organised, and their entire capital stock Of
FfV thousand Dollars, paid in and secured. They
arc prepared, from this date, 70 grant open policies,
and take risks, upon equal terms, with the most
favored Insurance Company any where. Having
adopted the mutual principle, its patrons, without
assuring any liability, will share in the profits Of
The company.
he operations Of the Company, viii be confined,
Cor tie present. 10 NAKISE, or CARGO risks, with a
maximum liability Of Sl2,5e0 on any one bottom.
Being tbo only Insurance. Once, on theabove pop
ulaF plan, Wet Of tie Missouri, IL confidently ex-
Peets a generous support from Western Merchants.
We respectfully Invite the Missouri River pa
4Fonage.
DIRECTORS:
S.Fs Nuckolls, Chas. F.Holly,
: h p. Bennett, j. i. Armstrong,
". y. Hinchman, Miles w. Brown,
A. Bradford.
OFFICERS:
Cd. CHAS.F. HOLLY, President.
J.GkEsrDE, Soc,y.
s. Louis Ayent-CoI. w. p. Howard.
Aprif2 "a, 1888. AL