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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-26

RNOLD & CHARLES FRODSHAnI
n WATCHES
Just received, and for sale by
JNO. W. TUCKER,
l25 Montgomery street.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-26
DIR. SNYDER

Feels it his duty to notify the public generally. that he
continues to prescribe for patients and to be consulted at
his rooms,
North,cest Corner Of Bush and SdnSom Streets.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-11
The WEATHER.-We think the weather

The WEATHER.-We think the weather
we are having now is deserving of "fa-
vorable notice, not for the benefit of our
citizens at home, for we are experiencing
its blessings and know all about it-but for
those who are at the East-enveloped in
fogs, frosts and snow storms. We know of
no better notice we can give the weather,
than to republish from the DAILY PIONEER,
of November 10, 1854, some lines written
by Capt. Sam. Whiting, now of Winona,
and say that they give an accurate descrip-
ton of this years November-so far as we
have got into it:
NOVEMBER IN MINNESOTA.
No rain-nO snow
No slush no blow
No dark clouds hanging in our clear blue sky
No overshoes-no devlish ''blues,''-
No fogs through which to cruise
No sleet-no hai--all is serene and dry
No Ice King" yet--nO "heavy wet .
No Macintosh no shivering in each mem
No!-nothing of the kind HERE-please re-
member
In November!
CRANBERRIEs FOR BOsTOn.-We noticed
among the shipments on the Favorite yes
terday, one hundred and twenty five barrels
of cranberries for the Boston market. They
were shipped by Messrs. j. G. & H. c..
Burbank. We understand that they have
made several shipments of the same the
present season. If cranberries can be ship
ped that distance the present season, when
we have considered the crop almost failure
here, SO as to afford profit, we may rea-
sonably expect that this product in the
future will be profitable export
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
Chtldrrn,s Pic Me.

On last Monday morning the road to Chol
lar's Ranch, teomiug with children, looked
like the storied scene Of the Infant Cruss-
ders. In these parts the "old woman that
lived In a shoe" might find many an equal:
for. like bees, the little ones swsrmed frsm
our town. Very soon the grove and mead
ow Of The ranch wers alive with restless feet
and merry voices. The sun was under
cloud. but the inpunity and freedom with
which, unbonnettcd and hatless. the young
.isrs romped over the Geld, more than coun.
ierbaianeed the absence Of pretty shades and
shadows or any ominons foreboding the
clouds nigh; have suggested. They were
there to celebrate the birth day ri our
National Independence. or course mothers
and aunties and interested cousins went
along to mstroniss, followed by q goodly
number Of young men and bachelors, who
always love TO see children enjoy them.
selves" From the appearance Of many a
another was pretty generally oboysd.
The Declaration OF Independence was
read by Master Charles Conway, and brief
and appropriate remarks made by one or
two Of the gentlemen present. Hardly
could the sgners Of the Declaration been 50
sanguine in their hopes but here are these
their children, OF barely the fourth genera
ton gathering for its celebration. upon thii
the other side Of the New World. Upon ev.
cry Fourth Of July. out in the country, and
under the glad blue sky, long may success
sive generations OF them continue to assem.
vie. They all have their sxesthesrts, and
thus would their own little private loves be
associated with their love Of country by vir.
tue Of one common gala-day-eaoh intsnsi
flying the other.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
Tyeu. Milton y. Latham .

Milton g. Latham will make . good Gov
snsr. He has administrative ability in q
hieh degree. lie has filled every place in
public life TO which be has been called in .
manner highly creditabls TO himself ia every
respect. In private life he is q gentleman
ia the moet enlarged and pure sense Of ih.
term. He isa young man, and has many
ysars OF honorable life before him. There
10 every incentive for the well doing in the
position which the people OF the State will
sessss In lac world Is invested in California.
He 10 no scjourner for . brief season 10 shis
State, but has an interest permanent and
abiding. His interests and these Of the state
are Identical. His snsniss say be loves the
dsllsr. His increase in wealth depends
largely on the prosperity and we'll being oi
ths State. In following the suggestions
Of IN honorable ambition. he has not for
gotten his duty to bis family and himself
bot has acquired fortune. For this he re-
esives The msled;ciions OF ,he opposition.
II 10 the glory of the democracy shat their
leader has energy and industry, In private
life as in public station. The State can trust
10 his ability. and his interest and honorable
smsiiien are ample guarantees ihsi il will
be exerted with all bis industry aud uatiring
energy.
II is with ptiis and pleasure that we sup
psr, ths young and sallan, leadsr OF the de-
mocracy. He 10 the man for the times and
for the State. He is the man for the Dsmoc'
rscy of the state OF California. and ;herefors
be is one or those on whom depend the in
tsgri.y Of the constitution Of cur country
!. sad the psrpstuiiy Of shis Union.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
Discovery Of Rich Gold and silver
Mines In washo Valley Csnnrmed.

Discovery Of Rich Gold and silver
Wine. In washo Valley Csnnrmed.
Mr.. James Walsh, and Joseph woodwsrth
Esq, Who lef here some ten days since for
wa.hO Valley, returned yesterday. They
confirm the reports Of rich gold aad silver
mines being discovered in that locality.
These gentlemen are old and experienced
miners. and it is unnecessary TO say 10
those who know them, that their statements
eau be fully relied on. They report the
diggings ss being fabulously rich. both ia
silver and gold, and that number OF miners
who had q small supply OF water from
springs, were making from 500 TO s4eO per
day with the old fashioned rocker. The ex'
tent Of The miners is matter Of soms doubt.
bot IL is there opiaion that they will prove
extensive. About ak miles OF the lead has
been pre-empied. only few miners were
there when they left, but they met on their
return, many adventures on there way TO
the diggings. Provisions were scarce, but
mosquitoes, Piute Indians and ratilssnakes
were abundsnt. The country is lacking OF
two very important elements necessary for
mining pnrposes-woed and water. There
IL not enough wood on square mile. 10 run
an ordinary steam engine twenty four hours
and the peculiar topography Of the country
win make il impossible 10 construct ditcbes
II water could be found, which 10 . matter
Of some doubt. The ore and pay dirt, they
think 10 rich enough, however. TO justify
hauling TO Carson River, which 10 from elk
TO ten miles distant from the mines. They
saw dirt prospected which paid $40 to the
pan, and heard IL stated, that as high a.
slo7 had been obtained.
The scarcity OF wood and water, are The
great draw backs 10 the sudden dslvelope-
ment Of that wonderful, rich country. II will
take years OF labor, and immense sums Of
money TO overcome the natural obsticles.
To the single handed miner. or men with
small capetsl, this country offers no induce
ments. That u contains an sbunderce Of
Of the precious metals however, 10 matter
OF no doubt. Time. and money, are nsess-
ssry to open its unknown treasures TO the
hardy sdventursr.
Messrs Walsh and Woodwork, conten-
plate reiuraing 10 tina, country in a few
days with provisions and men, 10 make
further prospects Quite numbsr Of Com
psnss are now forming here for The same
purposs.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

Hon. ]. D. Clay, cf Ky, addressed . let
ter, on the 26th of March last, to naubsr
OF old line Whigs, In which be ably snd bold.
ly gave bis views on the political Issues Of
she day. fully sustaining the administration
OF James Buchanan. and declaring his 10 d.
tsntion to support the Democratic party
We make the following extract from his let
Ter for Ihs benefit Of our old whig friends
in conelusion, gentlemen. will say that
have no reason TO doubt the correctness oil
the positions / assumed three years sgo.
believed then, that the only great political
osntest in tia country was between ths
Black Republican and the Democratic party;
that the stake played for Was the Union it'
SELF believe that next year, under what
yer name the opponents Of the Democrats
may be srrsysd, We shall have the same bat
tie over again. Whilst ! cannot expect eve
cry measure OF the Democratic Administra-
lion to accord precisely with my judgment.
any more than could the measures Of any
other party be expected TO accord fully with
the opinions OF each individual member iii;
and whilst in the selection OF men, | shall
feel myself free TO vote, according 10 ms
own choice. if is my inten.i0n, by erers hon
ora6ie means in my po~e er, 10 sustain and
support he DemorrGiie party as the enly
political organization tchieh has the tcilI
and the potcer 10 preserre the Union (rem
dissolution.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
SUMMONS.

State Of California. Cnrmiy of Srvnff.. y
III the District Court nf the tf;h Iudiriai District
af saia sfssrh. reep,c n the State 81 Calisorr.-
To CHARLES HASS 6rre;ing--Ycu are hsrcir stn =
moned to appear and Anfwsr T. The Cumrlsint -
LOT lSA iIAsS h!ei against you. wittin ten das.
from the servc- Of this writ fscrvsd rn ,nu ia ~.
County. within twenty savs # served On you in tl-
district. and out af j. County, atd Ni'Liu fnff,
days IL served on in his state anh ont # H.
District. in action cnumenc.i IN the l4;h Gay -
June. A. u. 1859 In said cnuri tn rhtnin Trrtre u
Divorce from the bands % instrimonV. and annui-
ing the existing hsiseen the -sid rlair
til and said Defendant. ami the said Planng = g..
stored to all tho rights af unmarried woman sri
that the property described in IiAintHf Gor Ills
Be set ssiae for the aud henrhi ~ ssh l-int.
sni sail children. AMI fOf her costs Of suit ana ~.
other and further relief nny fe,ln meet aui prc
81, all OF which Is more particularly mentioned An
described in Plth'. Comp Iisint to the scti"n ueu t.
file in the Once 81 the Clerk Of said Conrt
And you are hereby notified that if ynu G1ii -
answer said Complaint ss herein direc'~d. rlsiniir
will take Judgment AGAINST yan therefor b. default
together with all costs of suit, AMI aiso s,nknd Il
the Court such other relief Is Is prayed for in hcr
said Complaint.
In testimony whereof l. Rufus Shoemaker Clerk of
the lfsttiet Court afcr-raii, 10 hSreuitn sat my
hand and impress the seal of said Court at Office ia
the City os Nevada, this f.h day Of June. a. D.
1859. RUFUS sHoi MAkER Clerk
by JOS. RoByRrr. lelut -
Ry order of Hon. Niles Searls District J udse nf
this l4th judicial District, this fih DAY Of Jaly \.
ID. 1859. A true copy. attest
RUFUS sHOyyAKfR. Clerk.
nibble Lansing. Per Jos. Roberts, pert'y.
attorneys for Plaintiff. 50.sw
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
ROUGH 4 READY IN ARREST

A fire broke ont in Rough 4 Ready, about
half pas. six o'clock, last evening, by which
the entire town was reduced to ashes. with
the exception Of cilham & Ault's Gre proof,
the Downey Hsose. the Odd Fellows Hall
and two or three small buildings in The out.
skirts of the town. The Church and houses
along the bill aide we're consumed. indeed,
the entire town, With the above exceptions,
10 a mass Of smouldering ruiIs. Ths 1re
broke out in The house owned and occupied
by Pat. Powers. So larid was Tie progres
Of the flames sha, but little. comparatively.
Of the morsblss, even, were saved. We
have no opportun i,y, before going to'prsss,
to learn either the individual or ss0ss a.
N ouni 70 loss.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
Tke New Cede.

The following rnlss shonld he observed by
al bulliss and banner, who are ambitions
sf getting into difficulties. and thea getting
oni Of them honsrsbiy, without apelsgising
or fshting.
l.-Be sure and insult gsntlsnan in the
preseueh Of Ladies; by that means ysu will
not run ih. risk Of being knocked down.
Ill you rhsuld receive a challenge
don't sccept u. on the sroand that you con!d
no, eoadsesad 10 ight any man who oecupi
ed less exalted posiiior than that Of Y. s.
Senator.
3.-NsEnify rour,slf into great political
Importance aud say that you ''caunOs eford,
al fhs grose,i time to descend TO q violntioa
" tie constitution and state laws"
4-Ir suLee. or Great Bril,aia ssnds
you 4 challenge. don't accept il. because he
is bloody furriaer,' aud il could not
"affsst his political rigbis."
Object to accepting challenge on the
ground that there are probably many 9th
er gentleman who would seek similar op'
por.uniiy to redress their wrongs, or for po-
itnsai stjsets. or to obtain public sotorieiy.
s.-.If .she above rules are not sufficient to
excuse you from lighting according TO the
sneieni code. apply to joe hcKibben or Cof-
roth, aud they saa readily suggest rene
plsn Of settling the natter, without the sf-
fusien OF blood.
III The gentleman whom you have
grossly insul.sd. and rs,usnd satisfaction
shoa ID publish you as q eontemptible black
guard, 'liHr and coward, don't notice IL, Du!
be sure and give him ihs .ires, when ysu
meet him.
s.-And hually let your creed be black
suardism, shoulder striking and discrss,
aud timely erawfshing. By this means
you can have the reputation OF bully. with
out RAINING any risk OF getting yovr hide
perforated with . bullet, and .hs good,
moral people will sympaihiss with you,
~ . persecutsd individual, with siren g
esnseientious scrupls.
"Hs who dOnt hyht, bu, rams away,
VIII I've ~ eTas6ih some other ss,."
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
GKAxD EovsKa PAEoalxl or Eusors.-

GkAED EovEIEa PAEoRIxl OF Eusors.-
To night 10 tie last time that this grca.
work OF Art will be exhibited in oar tswn.
Iiissonceded by severe critics 10 be the rnes.
correct and hnsly executed Panorama 10
America. Isrspressnls "A Toar In Europe"
embracing all the large Cities and plsoes
Of historic note. II Is said to have bson
painted at cost ol over $50 600. by Gro
plss. Royal Acsdenisisn enc Court painter
TO tie King OF Prussia. Ills no catch pen
ny ''dsub" and ls deserving the patronage OF
the public. 90 sr6 zee Il, Eud We will be
sure that you will feel as though ysu had
made quick, pleasant, s.d cheap ' Tour
10 Europs"
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
Leila Ucrfru.

The citizens Of Gra's Valley will be de-
lighted to hear thai our noted towns woman
the Counties. de Lsnslsldi. with shout six.
teen afiasss, has rsnouncst ths ns,i, The
devil, cowhides, grizzly bears. brandy
smaShes, cigars, Free Love, and the sinful
world generally. and has taken to religion
Her conversion. usiike ST. Paul. through .,
wonderful, occurred 10 her s~n Innieil In
Piecadilly London. A xrs. Thisllswaiis for
msrly an sstre's, but now wii, OF rich Com.
moner, is the SPIRITUAL adviser OF the srr.,is
Lola. II the said Mrs. Th!s..xsiis sss
succsrd in tAmsinE the Counties. sad keep
her from dancing the Spider dance" Ia
the = narer path OF faith and virtus, we
will almost be persuaded that ID, d.ys o.
the Eilleniurn ars y. hant.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
Exrrzr s.Ioos-Thi, popular pl.o. for

ExrrnH sALoox.-This popular place for
billiards and things has changed hssds and
fallen under the control OF -popslnr and
clever gentlemen. Johny Tsrrill still offici-
siss there and every Que kaous that be 10
the same old seven and six hs tlwsys was.
and that il 10 not bic nature TO charge frsm
the accommodating And petite gentleman he
has been for yesTs In this community. II
has passed inis provsrb since J JohnFrssk
L Jehny took the Saloon that - ~ VIE Eu-
pire goes. SO goss the cOunsyr
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

~Much interest will be taken In The
Democratic Primary Elections to be held al
ths diirvren. precincts in this County to day
A large number u candidates are 10 The
neld. and for ihs sLrisvalty aud CierhshF
thsrs will, no donbt, hs bot contest We
hope the defeated candidates. whosvsr they
nay be. will b.sr their disaFoinimsnss win
good nstured philosophy. Unless We present
an unbroksn front at tss nsxi slscsion. IN
this County, We msy hare 10 spdnrs ihs
ehagrin Of defeat.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

The Nevada Journal haas long articls.
ibis week lsudsisFy Of Brod-rlek for his
esuGrdiy action in slr Psrlsy di-euliy. knd
the neIs&colgma j, devoted to low black
guardian against xr Buchanan. Thsrs is
no accounting fer sons r.splss taste.
Thsrs isa tribe In Africa that prsfsr asa
fedits .oaslgsr. We think lhs Journal nsu
has similar taste.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

We are indebted 10 the " Irregulsrs" for
the able manner In which they conducted
the Nevada National, during our absence
the past two weeks, We would give than a
puff, in return for the one shey gave u.s. but
will forebeAr making their names public for
the present. though at some iulure time W
may take occasion TO inmortalIEe them, by
chronicIing their names in the Nevada Nd
tionai, among the " frst citizens - OF Gras.
Valley.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
ueavy Dam sArs.

Judgment has been rendered Ia hsyer ei
Miss Etie Csrsisng OF ST. Leuis No, for
sioo 900 damages against Henry Shaw; for
breach Of promise OF marriage. Shaw 10
sbou. sixty. and is ssid to be one Of the
wealiLiest citizens of ST. Louis. Miss EIs
is only twenty-five and no. vsiy bsadsom.;
but The damages shs has recovered, will new
enable her to secure the - hsnsciions" sf
sene " handsome young man in persuii Of
fortune under difficulties.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
4 pi.tant suhscrih.r.

One Of our country exchanges says lie
editor received letter frem . subecrib.r,
requesting his paper stepped. or sent TO hi.
The editor says he would like TO be sc-
comcds,ing. aud bis boy Tom would be de-
lighted 10 deliver the paper 10 subscribers
living near home, but thinks, in considsra-
tion Of the distance and the hot climate,
that he will have to stop the paper"
Why don't that chap subseribs for Ahe
Nevada Democrat
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

NEVADA RryLEs.-At . meeting Of The
Nsvada Rifles in Nevada, on the 3eult.. the
following officers were elected Csptain
Rufus Shoemaker LIST Lieutenant, J. b
Van Hagan I'd Lieutenant, G. Muller Sd
Lieutenant, W. Harrington; Treasurer
Jos, Roberts Secretary, n. Levy. The
regular msesipgs Of the company will be
held on Thursday svening ofesch week.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

The Citizens o. Sweetland celebrated the
Fourth after the good old patriotic style.
We understand from gentleman who was
present that our youss and talented towns.
man Il. W. kaslin, and VIM. Y. Andersen
oil Nevada we're the Orators Of the day.
A barbecue, In the afternoon, and . grand
ball In the evening eoacludsd the fsstivii-
ties.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

krsraRIors-on Thursday some miners
engaged in re-openiDg On old shaft. in the
north part of this town. near she line Of Newt
ada township found wooden box contain.
ing the remains Of an infant, II has evil
dsstly been deposited there several week,
ago. The we'll known morality Of this place
raises the presumption that the fraiity ha,
scsured OF the County seat
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

LAEcixT.--Joha Chlpamsn was saught
sesllng a Colrs pistol fss- iAs show sase
In kcAsushlis's sI0re. Gen. Richardson,
essnsel FER Defendant plead guilty to the
eernplsin, of petty lsrsspy and set up insan-
liy. ja',iss ClaPs ~as lin 's COsa,y Jail
for ihifiy days
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

Es-ons of cur exchanges says: "brieks
that would fioat used 70 be made years ego,
but the art has bees lost entirely"
The art 10 ssill known 10 . nnmser Of
persons in Grass Valley. On the 4th. We
ssw enough bricks sostine srsrnd, on old
whisksy heads, 10 hsish shs wsshinssss
nonunens,
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
PRIMARY ELECTIONS.

me County Democratic Convention will Be held
atshs Court House, in Nevada city, on Saturday
July leth at 10 o'eicek, 4 n. Primary elections
Of Delegates TO be held at each precinct on sainr-
day, July 9th, the ho.r and manner Of hol.ing
Which to be e.sisbs,sd BY the Central COMMITTEES Ia
sssA .sLip.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
POSTSCRIP PT

We stop the pref" to state that the Tele-
graph has just announced the destruction
OF Chips Flat BY fire Loss cannot be less
than 500 000 Mr.. Curry's house 10 the on
ly one saved.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
The GIsri.ns ResrtA.

Tie Fourth Of July was walked mp 10
Grass Valley. precisely at one minute past
one A. n. Of the. proper dsy BY the firing
Of canon and ringing Of bells. The great
body OF patriotic citizsrs, however kept TO
their lazy couehs until the sun was wall
up. and the theronometsr OF love Of country
had arisen 10 blood heat. Then came
crowds inio town. The streets svarmed with
multitudes, and liquor and lager went CUR
Cling down thousands OF throats. Men let
themselves loose aud were Independent on
Independence Day. and boys sst or fire
crackers with "none TO molest or make them
afraid" The canine qusdrupsds who, on com
mon days amuse the idlers Of .he town with
fierce battles and angry gro~ls, abandoned
The streets 10 the superior intelligence OF the
biped, mat. In the afternoon fighting whis
key got the better Of a great number, and
several knocks down occurred spilling blood
from various moses and blscking snndry eyes
in memory Of Bunker Hill and Boston Har-
Dor. The Fourth Of Jnly took the town,
and constsbles and their posses had TO look
idly on, powerless 10 arrest. because il was
Independence day. Virtue and the children
went sn on . picnic excursion 10 Uncle
Billy's Ranch. and among rural sesnss and
Natures quiet, eat cold chicken and candy,
and romped and laughed and enjoyed them.
selvs. highly in rememberanee Of glorious
old 76. Kind Nature put . canopy Of
clouds. made especially for the ocsosion,
over the good as well as evil psrsons Of our
town. TO keep OF the hottest rays Of the sun.
The Fourth Of July was duly celsbrAted in
an impromtu and enthusiastic manner.
AT night Hamilton & Gown gave grand
ball at Hamilton Theatre. Beauty was
thsre from our sister towns Of Nevada and
Rough & Ready. Brave men brought them
in carriages and buggies. Gran Valley
furnished her full share OF beauty and ohiv-
airy. The crowd was immense and destruc-
tion OF hoops great to the satisfaction and
yront Of dry goods merchants fall the
country round. Bat hoops nor feet nor
gsiety wore spared. There was good dancing
there and bad dancing: Light and airy
dancing and heavy footed dancing One
man
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

srwe understand that Lcuis R. sow.r.
Esq., deputy State Treasurer. will leave on
the steamer Of the 10th inst, on q ,hsrt Wis.
il to bis home in the East We wi.h him a
plessan, journey and . quick return.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

THE CHoPs.-The Nsps Herald say, sha,
the crops Of wheat in that valley will be far
superior as regards the wheat Of head and
fresness OF disease ia the grain, to auy Of
the former crops.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

We are pleased to hear that Mr.. Henry
Meredith 10 fast recovering from the injuries
be received by a fall Of bis mule while re-
tnrnlng from Sacramento, some ten days
since.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

~ J. c. hcKibben and Col. Baker ad
dressed the citizens Of Marysvlle on the 5ih
instant. Mr.. Montgomery. of suiter. repli
ed to tbom in his peculiar snd forcitle man
nor. aad was warmly spplsudsd by the
meeting.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

~ destructive Ere occurred in w.s.
|vsrville, on the 6th inst. by which nearly
one BALI Of The town vas consumed. Ths
FIRE originated in = China hssss. Loss ~
nr.s.d Al srw sloolcos
Nevada national., 1859-07-09

~Tks following Il ths apporiionnens
for Grass vslley township. Of delegates to
attend the Dsnscrssic County Convention
90 meet 10 Nevada on Saturday next
Grsss Valley preciaes, /, dslsgs'esi-Al-
.isss Ranch, 81 Birra- !.
Nevada national., 1859-07-09
asrTbe Columbus. Ohio Gazette ,nnoun

lssr The Columbus, Ohio Gazette, snnoun-
ces as lite choice fer the Presidency in 1850,
Salmon p. Chase, Of Ohio, and for Vice
President Edward Bates OF Missouri.
Chase is ono Of the most rampant freedom
shriskers. aud would no doubt be an accep.
table candidate for the aholiiionisls and mig
ger worshippers generally.