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The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

A PROFRsSOR ON BRoADCLOTH.-
Professor Hamilton. in an address on
hvgeine to the graduates of the Buffa-
10 Medical College, denounced broad
cloth as an enemy to exercise and
health, but did not suggest substi-
tute. He says: American gentle
men have adopted as a national CO.'S
tune. broa6cloth-a thin, tigh!-fitiing
black suit of broadcloth. To foreign
ers. we seem always in mourning; we
travel in black, we write in black, we
work in black. The priest, the law
yer, the doctor, the literary man, the
mechanic. and even the day-laborer,
choose always the same unvarying,
monotonous black broadcloth; style
and material which never ought to
have been adopted out of the drawing
room or the pulpit; because it is a
feeble and expensive fabric; because
it is at the North no suitable protec-
ton against the cold. nor is it indeed
any moro suitable at the South. 1t
is too thin to be warm, and too black
to be cool in the summer. but especi~
ally do we object TO it because the
wearer is always afraid of soiiing il
by exposure. Young gentlemen will
not play ball. or pitch quoiis. or wres-
tie and tumble, or any other similar
thing. lest their broadcloth should he
rended. They will not go out into
the storm, because the broadcloth
will lose its luster if rain falls upon
! it; they will! not run because they
have no confidence in the strength OF
the broadcloth; they dare not mount
a horse, or leap a fence, because
broadcloth as every one knows is so
faithless. So these young men and
these older men, merchants, mechan-
les. and all, learn to walk, and think
sobelly and carefully; they seldom
venture to laugh to the full extent ol
their sides Scientific american.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

THE NoRTH ATLANTIC TELE-
GR.PH.-For the laying of an Attain
tic telegraph. T. P Sbaffner sailed
from Boston the other day. and will
survey as follows: He proposes to
start form the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
and then coast along the shores of
Labrador and Hopedale, or about so
degrees north latitude. sounding oc-
casionally SO as to find deep bay for
the American terminus. From Lab
rador to Greenland the distance is
about 500 miles, the loAgest stretch of
cable on the route. ltis possible that
a part of Greenland will be traversed
by an underground line, though it
NAV be found best to land the cable
and embark again from the same place.
From Greenland to Iceland the dist
ance is some 400 miles. thence to the
Farce Islands 27O miles. and thence
TO the north of Scotland it is goo
miles. Mr.. Shaffner has GO. an ex-
elusive concession for telegrsphic pur-
poses over Greenland, Iceland aud
the Farce Islands, for one hundred
years. from the government of De"-
mark, and similar concessions from
Sweden and Norway. for the landing
of cable upon their shores. AT the
Farce Islands branch cable will run
to Bergen, Norway. TO which point a
land line has been constructed already.
Mr.. Shaffner says that New York will
he 300 miles ueare, London by this
line than by Mr.. Fields Newfound-
land cable, while the distance to St.
Petersburg by way of the Bergen cut
will be lessened some 1900 miles. He
isvsry enthusiastic that the enterprise
will now go ah sad without hindrance,
and hopes to have the cable down
within the year ensuing.--Newbary-
port Herald, Sept. Cd.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

| A recent Quarterly Review con
tains the following article, which viii
be read with intrest:
To be shot dead is one of the easiest
modes of terminating life; rapid as ii
is, the body has leisure to feel and re-
fleet. On the first attempt by the
frantic adherents of Spain to assassin
| ate William. Prince of Orange. who
took the lead in the revolt of tie
Netherlands, the ball passed through
the bones OF the face. and brought
him to the ground. In the instant that
preceded stupiication. he was able to
form the notion that the ceiling of the
room had fallen and crushed him
The cannon shot which ploughed
through the brain of Charles XII
did not prevent him from seizing his
sword by the hilt. The idea of an
attack, the necessity of defense.
was pressed on him by blow which
we would suppose was too tremendi-
Gus to leave an interval of thought.
But it by no means follows that the
inflicting of fatal wounds is accompan-
led by pang. From what is known
Of the first effects of gun shot wounds.
it is probable the impression is rather
stunning than acute. Unless death be
immediate. the pain is varied by tho
nature of his injuries, and these are
past counting up.
But there is nothing singular in the
dying sensation. though Lord Byron
remarked the physiological peculiar
ity that the expression is invariably
that of languor, while in death from "A
stab. the counteBance reflects the
natural character, of gentleness or
ferocity. TO ii e last gasp.
Some of these cases are of interest. to
show with what slight disturbance life
may go on undera mortal wound. till it
finally comes TO full stop A foot
soldier at Waterloo. pierced by a
musket ball in the hip, begged water
of soldier. who Glanced to possess
canteen Of beer. The wounded nan
drank. returned his heartiest thanks
mentioned that his regiment was
nearly exterminated. and having pro-
ceeded a dozen yards to the rear. fell
to the earth, and with one convulsive
movement of the limbs, concluded his
career. "His voice" said the troop
er, gave not the slightest sign of
weakness.
Capt Basil Hall. who. in his early
youth. was present at the battle of
Corruna. has singled out from the
seclusion that ccnsigns to oblivion the
woes and gallautry of war, another
instance extremely similar. which oc-
cured An old officer. who was shot
in the head. arrived pale and faint, at
the temporary hospital, and begged
the surgeon to look at his wound,
which was pronounced mortal.
Indeed, feared So" he responded
with impeded utterance. "and yet
| should wish very well to live little
longer, if it were possible.'
lie laid his sword upon stone at
his size. las gently" says Hall. "as
if the steel had been turned into glass,
andimmediately sank lifeless upon the
turf"
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07
CALIFORNIA.

From the poem deliverd at the late celebra-
ton of California Pioneers, at San Francisco, by
John x Ridge:
Bright land of summery days and golden peace,
Of vine and flower and every rich increase;
Of yeined hills aud mountains treasure-stored,
Where miser gnomes in secret watch their hoard,
And startlc at the burglar pick and spade,
That do their careful h idden wealth invade
would some better, worthier hand than mine
Could yield thee now the tributes that art thine,
And paint thee, as poet should, divine.
But, poor indeed would be the tongue and weak.
Which could not something ofthy glories speak,
And while for thee no gems of thought bring
From starry paths oflonely wandering,
Where Genius wont to stay, yet may my muse
Have found such tribute as thou'lt not refuse,
Some humble flowers of modest meiu and hue
By silver streams in fancy's fields that grew.
Than this the sun lights on no loveler land!
So wondrous rich and beautiful and grand
From where Old Ocean 'gainst the rock-bound
hore
His biIlows roar with never ceasing roar
To where the far off ghostly snow realm shinesi
Or solemn music of the mountain pines
Sounds through those dim and haunted solitudes
As if the thunder whispered to the woods;
Or where the golden -sanded streams do stray
And freshen nature in their gladning way;
Where'er our footsteps tend our visions roam,
We find but beauty's Eden, grandeur's home!
Proud land, to give such honorcd men their
graves!
Long rs thy shore the broad Pacific laves,
Like that white throne and vast tn Evaugel
saw,
Shall thy most rare and golden name be crowned
With all nat glory gives. the world around2
Still shall the nations visit thee from far
with Hesper seemed not unequal star;
Still shalt thou lavish. pour thy treasure forth,
Enrichng all from thy exhaustless worth;
Still shall thy sons be brave thy daughters fair,
And Art and Science breathe thy purer air!
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07
An ARTEsIAN WELL.-We learn

An ARTEsIAN WELL-We learn
from an exchange that they have an
artesian well at Louisville, KY. which
is S,Os6 feet in depth. Three years
were occupied in boring it. 1t is
piped for only 90 feet, and The water
pours forth at a rate of 230 gallons
per minute. 1t rises in pipes ITO feet
above the surface. and has temper
sture of 76l Fab 1t is perfectly
limped ON issuing forth. and has a
specific gravity Of l.0l3, furnishing.
according to analysis, the gases, sui
phurated hydrogen. carbonic acid,
and nitrogen, containing most Of the
chlorides, salphates. bicarbonates, and
phosphates. with iodine and bromid
magnesium. The taste is a combina-
tion of salt and sulphur. By touching
some OF the screws about the ma
chinery, it throws stream Of water
I20 feet above the pipe. a deep well
and tall throw, this Louisville we'll
We should like to see it.-Scientifc
american.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

How TO LIVE LoNG.-More people
die annually from want of sufficient
Framework than from an excess of it.
Good health Of body and mind de-
pends, on each having its full share
of exercise and work, and it would
seem from history that we can better
afford the body to be in a state of las.
situde than allow the intellectual
powers to lie dormant. There may
be physical cause for this. from the
fact that much thought induces
temperate life; but the exceptions to
such a rule would be found so enor-
nous as to show that it was not the
only secret. We are rather inclined
to think that the most general rule
and the one capable of the broadcast
application by which to attain to that
great desideratum, "a green old
age" is to give the mind full play
to expand the powers of thought by
reading and observation. and to ban
ish the fear of death, resulting from
an exhausted "knowledge-box." We
have shown to what ages the old
philosophers lived. Calico and Rog-
er Bacon both lived 10 rs. Button
died at 81, Goethe and West were 80.
Franklin and Herschel lived to 81,
and Newton and Voltaire did not
finish their labors until IS. The as
tronomer HALEY was sc at his de-
cease. and Sir Hans Soane was 93.-
Michel Angelo and Titan. the great
masters Of art, lived to Sc These.
surely, are instances enough to stim-
ulate the individual who wishes to
live long not to forget to cultivate
the intellectual faculties and imagi-
nation, while lie is attending tn the
physical aids of exercise, cleanliness
and temperance. We all think too
much of the body and neglect the
higher and diviner part within us; we
cleanse the temple and adorn its pill
lars, but we forget that the dweller
therein also requires attention and
care.- Scientific American.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07
The County Treasurer's office o

The County Treasurer's Office Of
Calaveras county was robbed We'd
nesday night of $500. The robbers
effected an entrance by cutting out
a pane of glass in rear door of the
building, and turning the key inside.
The safe keys were taken from the
treasuIer's he'd. who slept but eight
feet from the safe; They also took his
pistol. With the keys an easy en-
trance to the safe was effected. it is
supposed the Treasurer was stupi6ed
with ehloroform. S6.S93 ofthe money
belonged to the State fund-the rest
to in dividuals. No arrests or sus-
picion. So says dispatch to the
Sacramento Bee.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07
FRIDAY MORNING, Oct. 2, 1859
Mr.. DouGLAs.-We have for some

Mr.. DouGLAs.-We have for some
years looked upon Stephen A. Doug
las as a man having few well defined
and fixed ideas on political questions
We have regarded him as one having
crude notions which he has never
elaborated into a harmonious whole
to be called a political creed, every
point of which he could defend clearly
and logically. His speeches for the
years since he began to figure as one
of the most prominent men of the
nation we have carefully collected
and kept. and in view of party with
which to unite eur political for
tunes, we have examined the course
and the opinions of the leader of the
Anti-Lecompton party, as exhibited
in these speeches, carefully and earn
e.tly. Unless we are sadly mistaken,
and we hope we are, no man on the
political stage needs the benefit of a
statute of limitations oftener than Mr,
Douglas. His speeches on his own
favorite theme of Popular Sovereignty
are strangely incongruous. Even his
speeches in the great debate in The
Senate on the 23d Of February last,
do not seem to harmonize in sentiment
with his article in the September
number of Harper's Magazine. 1t
we have understood him at all he has
maintained, at several times hereto
fore, the right of slave holders to take
their slaves with them into Terrific
ries We have understood him to af-
firm it to be right guaranteed by
the Constitution of the United States,
a right in which they are to be pro-
tected. Afterwards--in the FIeeport
speech and in the great debate OF
February--we understand him to urge
the paramount force of the local law
of Territories with a right of appeal,
by the aggrieved parties, to the SUI
preme Court. Now, we read him to
say the local Legislature is absolute
in the disposition of all rights not
guaranteed by the Constitution of the
United States, and the object of his
article in Harpcr's Magazine, seems
to be to prove the Constitution has no
power to interfere to protect property
in Territories.
We had intended to quote literally
from the speeches of Mr.. Douglas from
the passage of the Kansas-Kebraska
Act, down to his last illumination in
Harper. But we have not the room
for an exposition of the whole matter
and besides we care not, on serious
thought. to expend the time necessary
10 60 over the extensive ground again
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

It is said that unless Johnson's
agents, who arrived by the Sonora.
get the Hermanu ready to take the
mails of the 5th, Garrison and Van=
derbilt have the Contract home good
for nine months, TO so by the way
Of Panama or Nicaragua. q: their
option. Garrison and Vanderbilt get
the South American mails at any
rate.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

The San Francisco Times tells a
story of Chinaman who entered a
boot and shoe store to purchase pair
of boots. How muche" said John,
taking up a pair. -Four dollars, .
said the dealer, "Me givy one dollar
hap" said John. The dealer took the
money. pocketed it, and handed over
one boot. The Chinaman dernaEded
the other but was informed he was
sold only one boot for dollar and a
half. and that two dollars and half
was requisite to buy the mate. John
demanded the other boot to no effect,
when taking ou, his knife he cut the
boot in his hands to pieces and walk
ed off. We imagine john was quite
as sharp as his tormentor in this case.
John lost a dollar and half and the
dealer probably as much.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

Oregon papers state that the San.
tian lead mines are likely to prove
very valuable. The lode is from
FIVE to eight feet thick, andis suppos
ed to extend throughout the who'll
range of the Cascade mountains
Yet nobody with sufficient capital
can be found to engage in working
them!
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

GEoGRAPBICAL KNowLEDGE. -
Charles Mackay. the English Poet
writes in book of travels in America.
lately issued from the press. that New
York, Brooklyn and New Jersey are
properly one city; that Virginia and
Maryland are under one government
&c. Thereupon some of our Ameri-
can papers come at him with sharp
stick. Mackay is not, however much
Lehind some of our Atlantic brothers.
The Scientific american speaks of a
Sirocco at Shasta Barbara, in this
s ate, which roasted fruit on the trees
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

1MPRKssIoNs.-The Professor, in
the Atlantic Monthly says. we shall
probably never have the least idea Of
the enormous number Of impressions
which pass through, our consciousness,
until in some future life we shall see
the photographic records Of our lho'ts
ard the stereoseopie pictures Of our
actions.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

1t is said that j. w. Tucker, of
San Francisco,c ,contem plates building
a new theatre in that city to be loca-
ted on Montgomery street between
Pine and California Streets.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

In those towns marked BY an aster-
isk the figures represent precisely the
entire number of votes cast at the late
election; for the towns not so marked,
the figures are only approximate, be-
ing obtained by adding together the
votes cast for the three candidates for
Governor.
1t must be recollected that the vo-
ting precincts are often large, and
that many persons who vote in the
towns reside far beyond their limits.
This is especially the case in the dis
tricts.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

q. K Garrison states that he will
carry the mail of the 5th October on
his line via Panama. Two gentle
men arrived in the Sonora who rep
resent johnson. the contractor by the
Nicaragua route.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

The Treasurer of the New York
State Colonization Society aeknowl-
edges the receipt of $4,000. being a
donation from friend towards col
lege endo Hment in Africa. -
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

DR.. Rabe, of San Francisco, has
in his possession history of Ameri-
ca which was published in London in
the year 1878. In this antiquated
volume. California is mentioned as
being an island, inhabited by vari-
Gus Indian tribes.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07
cox, FRANCIS & co.

Forwarding, Warehousing and Com
mission Merchants,
CORNER Battery and Broadway streets, San
u Franeisco-will attend to paying freights on
receipt ofproperlv indors ID Bills of Lading.
Goods shipped in our care from Eastern cities, will
be attended to on arrival and forw arded with dis
patch to any part of the country
CASH ADVANCES made on Merchandise in our
Warehouses, consigned.
Would respectfully refer to the Merchants and
Bank ers Of san Francisco generally. aul2 3m
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07
DIAMONDS.
Gold Watches, Jewelry and Silver
Ware
FOR SALE BY
BARRETT & SHERWOOD,

135 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
,RrICLES of Cold Consisting of Ladies'
AMI Gentlem ems Watches of all descriptions,
Chatelaine. Fob, Vest, Guard. and Neck Chains,
Sleeve Buttons, Studs. BROOCHES, Bracelets, Ear
Rings, Pencil Gases, Lockets Buckles, Rings, Caid d
Cases, Snuff Boxes Se:l Is. Keys.Eye Glasses Ribbon
Slides, Charms. Thimbles, Cane Heads. Armlets,
Crosses, and every thing and beautiful in Cor
al Work Canoes. Jet Work and Mosaic.
ARTICLES of Silver Consisting of Napkin
Rings Knife, Fork and Spoon, in eases; saltcel-
lars, Spoons and Forks; Ice Scoops, Fish, Desert,
Butter, Fruit, Pie. and Cake Knives Pitchers and
Goblets, Tea Sets complete, Cake Baskets Casters,
Butter Dishes Salvers, Liquor Stands, Trays, Cof-
fee Irrns Card Baskets, &c
Diamonds set in every style Of ornament now
in fashion.
Country orders, sent by express, are attended to
with punctuaity and dis patch and satisfaction in
all cases guaranteed
Watch Repairing commands our particular and
pr )mpt attention augl2 3m
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-15
SUMMONS.

STATE or CAITFoENIA,l In the District Court Of
FL Dorado County. the 18th Judicial District.
Action brought in the District Court Of the th Judicial
District and the Complaint flied in the County Of III
Dorado. in the Office Of the Clcrx of said District
Court, in and for said County and State.
J.. 7. CARR We. GEORGE CHORPEEING.
The People Of the State Of California, to George
Chorpening, GREETING:
NOC are hereby requredt appear in action brought
against you by the above named Plaintiff IN the Ds.
trct Court II r l1th Judicial District In and for the
County Of II Dnrado, and answer the Complaint filed
therein Ia copy NJ which accompanies this kurmons),
within ten days exclusive of the day Of srrvice) after
service You Of this Summons-f served within this
county If served out Of this county. bnt within this Judi
cal District within twenty days; II ont Of said
District, then within forty daysOr judgment by default
will he taken against you. ~
The said action IL brought 10 judgment for A300-
S9-lM. upon certain Bill Of Exchange drawn on you in
Plaintiffs favor by one A. Mclougald. and hy You
cepe June 25ih. 1850 payable thirty day. after date
and you k 10 appear aud answer the said Complaint
above require he said Plaintiff will take judgment ng iins
for said and costs according to the prayer Of
said CoinplAint.
Uy order Of Hon. James Johnson, County Judge.
~ Witness my hand and the seal nj said Court
20 I hereto Affixed at office, In Pacerville this
| 49, the 9th day OF August, Ammo Domni one thou.
49, sand eight hundred and hfy.nIne.
A.. D. WALDRoN, Clerk
W. sAndcrson, Plaintiffs ATTY. 22-3m
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SllerIH,s Sale.

DY virtue Of order Of sale issued ont If the Clerks
ID Office of the Hon.. District Court Of the Hi, Jr
cal District in and for III Dorado county on Judgment
favor Of Eiw ard Martin, Plaintiff and against james II
Ray, Defendant for the of 76l l2lOO DollaraL with
interest thereon at the Of per per
from the said 18th day Of September A. b. 1853,
geher with the Of - 05l00 Dollars, costs Of sn
and accrung costs, have levied upon and will expose
to Public Sale at The Court House door in the City Of
Placervic,
On the 18th Day Of Oct OEer,
A. D. 1859, at l0ocOck A. NJ, all the right, title, in
tercst and claim, of the said James H. Ray, of in and
10 the following described property, upon which Said
Plaintiff has established Vendors Lien, to wit The
undivided tenth interest in and to that certain Quartz
Lode, known Hermitage Quartz Vein No. 2 situated
on the Hermitage Ranch, in the County Of I'll Dorado
State Of California. extending along the line Of said
Vein twenty-five hundred and fifty feet, southwardly
from that certain pine tree the line Of said Vein. sit
uatcd fifty rode less East by South Of the Her
mitage Quarts Mill. together with the dips angcP Of
shoots, apurenanceS shafts, tunnels and improve ntS
thereut0 belonging that IL to all the right, title,
interest and claim said Defendant had in and to the
the z0th day Of November 1885, or at any time
thereafter. j.. BOGARDUs,
Sheriff Of III Dorado Co., Cal.
By W. J. DURwELL, Under sheriff.
eherR's Office, Placervile, September 9th. lS5o.s
POslpOn = meps.-Thr above Sale is hereby post
poned until October Goth, A. D. 1852 at 0ocock, A. NJ
W.. BCKWELL,
Sheriff Of FL Dorado County, Cal.
BY G--W--C COMMEMORATIVE Sheriff.
Sheriff q Office, Placerville, Oct. 7, A. ID. 1889.
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BH OuDRN SorINKS. DE-
SUMMONS.

STATE az CALifuENIA. In the District Court NJ thu
County 81 II D1radI Eleventh Judicial District
Action hrnug,: IN tie District Court of tie Ilth Judica
District AID the Compliant filed in the County II ~ 10
RADIO IL the r9re &; tie Clerk Of the said District Court
II. q EEENBarM aud J. GRELSDAUM, F1ainligs,
GEORGE CIIoIPEHN.NG. Defendant.
The people - the State u California, to George ChOr
prnuing. GgEETiSc:
XOt hereby require. 20 appear in an action bro
Il against y'I hy ;ie ahotr Lance P,aintIS, III the Dis
tct Cour, nf the ll;h judicial District In and for h'
County ~ Fl n"rai. ard 10 answer thr Complaint hl,t
therein copy q! v!ici arof'I'ahirs this Sunmonsl
within ten days tcNc-vr Of The day Of rrvre) after The
service yOu Of this SInmonsif served within th
County ifsrryod ont 81 this County, but within this Jud
cal District within twenty days II served out 81 SAID
Dist ict then within forty days-or Judgment by de:aul
will be taken against SOU.
The said nrnn il bruuGh. In jrdenr. for III
sum of (fll+G Eleven Hundred and Forty Dollars anL
costs ~ suit for gnnh+ and merchandise. ,d aud
delivered by said plaintiffs to said II, PENDANT lis Spr
cal instance and request described and forth IN
Plaintiffs Complaint, file herein aud II you fail 10 ap
pear and the said Complaint above required, Tie
said plaintiffs will tnkr Judgment against you for said
and costs according to the prayer q: said Complaint.
BY ord. 81 James johnson. County Judge.
- Given under my hand with the seal ~ said
& G ! Court affixed at oficr In the City 81 TAtr
:" g vile, this ifih day Of Octnber. IN the year
Lord One thousand Eight Hundred AnC
Ffty-aiEc.
WI. A. JANUARY, Clerk,
ny Ogden SouIREs, Dep Clerk. 21.3lr