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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

4 YoUse man of Nantucket, becom-
ing engaged recently, was DESTROYS OF
presenting his intended with a ring
appropriately Inscribed, but being at
a loss what to have engraved on it,
called upon his father for advice,
:" Well" said the old man, "put on,
" When this you see, remember me. I"
The young lady was much surprised
a few days after at receiving a beau
tiful ring with this inscription, When
this You see, remember father 4"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

A country apothecary, being out for
a days shooting, took his errand boy
to carry his game bag. Entering a
field of turnips, the dog pointed, and
the boy, overjoyed at the prospect of
his masters success, exclaimed Lor',
master, there's a covey; if yon get
near 'em, won't you physac 'eos %
Physic them, you young rascal, what
do You mean ~ said the doctor.
!" Why, kill 'em, to be sure, = replied
the boy.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

there was no answer +; when without
a moments pause, the captain crossed
the. car, and entering, beheld poor,
enaciated creature, whose life was
eaten up by the fell destroyer, con-
sumption. The mans head was bow
ed in his hands, and be was weeping.
The captain advanced and spoke kind
" to him.
"0h, sir" said the trembling inyal :
i'd, looking up, bis face lit up with
hope and expectation, sare you the
captain and will you take me ? The
passengers shun me and are so unkind.
You see sir, I am dying but o. il
1 can live to see my mother, [ shall
die happy. She lives al Burlington,
sir, and my journey is more than half
performed. I am poor printer, and
the only child Of her in whose arms I
would wish to die"
You shall co." said the rough
captain with an oath, T" If 1 lose every
passenger for the trip"
By this time the whole crowd Of
passengers were grouped around the
boat, with their baggage piled on the
tow path, and they themselves waiting
for the decision of the captain before
engaging their passage,
A moment more and that decision
was made known, as they saw him
come from the cars with the sick man
Graded in his arms
Pushing directly through the crowd
with his dying burden, he ordered the
mattress to be laid in the choicest
part of the cabin. where he laid the
invalid with all the care of a parent.
Then scarcely deigning to cast look
at the crowd alongside he shouted to
his hands:
Push off the boat.
But a new feeling seemed TO possess
the amazed passengers Of shame
and contrition at their inhnmanity
With one common impulse each seized
his own baggage and immediately
went on board
In short time another committee
was sent 10 the captain, asking his
presence in the cabin.
He went, and from their midst arose
a white-haired man. who with tears
starting in his eyes. told that rough
captain that he had taught them a
a lesson-that they felt humbled be
fore him, and the7 asked his forgive
ness
Ii was a touching scene The
fountain Of true sympathy was broken
up in the heart Of nature, and the
waters swelled up choking the utter
ance Of all present
IN an instant q purse was made up
for the sick man, with "God spead''
for his welfare.
The true hearted captain of the
boat was SamuelD Carnes, and the
incident is worth remembering
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27
gpisfRllanp.
Newspaper Collecting
WRITTEN FOR A SOUTHERN PAPER, RUT
SUITED TO MOST MERIDIANs.

Ny DEAR SIR have just return
cd from tour throughout the State,
and proceed to furnish yon with an
account of my lahors and their sue
cess. have been gone for three
months, and assure you in all sincerity
that / am fully satisfied You fur
nished me with list of one hundred
aud seventeen owing subscribers, IS
you will recollect. / have called up
on one hundred and four of them, and
have the honor of paying over to your
aEder three dollars and twelve and
half cents, being the amount to which
yon are entitled return you the
list numbered to 1T, and now give
the reply Of each. No lis a min
lister He says in the first place, he
never got one half Of the numbers,
and in the next place, your jokers col
ann was too scurrilous. he can't
think of aiding to sustain paper that
advertises horse races and gander pull
ling. Besides he knows from the tone
If your editorials that you drink, and
naying you would only be the means
Of your ending your days in kennel
He wonders at your impudence in
sending him bill after publishing an
account of the great prize fight.
No. 2--Is in jail for debt. He had
GOT seen half dollar for one year.
Says he would pay with the utmost
eaheerfulness if he only had the money,
mt he had to borrow a shirt to put
{ n last Sunday. Admires your paper
wonderfully, and hopes yon will con-
iinue sending it to him If you send
him any more papers he hopes yon
viii see that the postage is paid
No. Sis young doctor Says
Your paper Is beneath the notice of a
gentleman. Wouldn't give a.
Tor carload of them. Says yon In
serted an article rejecting on the pro-
fession. Cuss'd your bin and says
you may collect it the best way yon
can.
No. Ais an old maid Says yoa
are always taking a fling At single
adies of an uncertain age Wouldn't
ray you If she was rolling in wealth,
md yon hadn't IS much cash as would
Inv 4 ernst Of bread. Sent all the
i apers she had back month ago and
+ avs, now that she sent them back she
,.on't owe you anything. Says she Is
even with you, and intends 10 keep 50
/ in the last day Of her life.
No 5-Is q gambler sporting
entleman. Says be got completely
leaned out last week at the races .
{ ouldn,t accommodate his grandmotil.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

II is said Of Mr.. Campbell, a
banker in Illinois, who lately commit
ed suicide. that he was a Spiritualist,
and that shortly before his death he
not only picked ont his grave, but had
a suit Of clothes made to wear in the
other world These were never put
on until after his death, and he was
buried in them. His spiritual breth-
rem have been talking with him since
his decease, and he expresses himself
satisfied with the change The I'M
preston in Deyonport Is said to be.
that although the deceased might have
been influenced 81 the fact Of having
security debts q pay yet the main
idea Was, that be could get along more
comfortably N the other sphere. -
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

In the formation of a single locomo-
tive engine there are over 5000 pieces
to be put together, and these require
to be as accurately adjusted as the
works of watch. Every watch con-
sists If at least 209 pieces, employing
probably over 200 persons, distributed
among 40 trades-to say nothing of
the tool makers for all these.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27
B. B. BLACK WELL, EDITOR.

Cf Will d udIi uluuc III Sic Was atdAf
ing Likes your paper tolerably, -
would like it better il you published
more races, and would occasionly give
an account of a chicken fight. Likes
the description of the prize fight amaz.
ingly - it redeemed multitude of
your faults. He is after rich young
greenhorn who arrived here last week.
viii pay your bill out Of the pluck.
ings.
! No els and old drunkard -
hasn't got anything and never expects
to have. Gathered up all the papers
that he had and sold them for half
pint of rum to the doggery keeper to
wrap groceries in. Wished you would
send him pile. Winked at me when
/ presented your bill, and inquired if
wasn't a distant relation Of the man
that butted the bull off the bridge.
No. It's a magistrate. Swore he
never owed you cent, and told me
was a low rascal 70. trying to swim
die him in such a bare-faced manner.
Advised me TO make tracks in little
less than no time, or he would get ont
warrant for me as a common cheat.
Took his advice.
No. SIS politician. Meant to
have told you year ago to stop his
paper, but forgot it. Tells you to do
so now, and thinks you are getting off
very cheaply in not losing any more
by him. Believes you to be a rascal,
and is too honorable to have anything
TO do with you as it might compro-
mise him and injure his prospects.
No. 9-Paid up like man The
only one. Likes your paper first
rate, and means to take and pay for
it as long as you publish it or he lives.
Asked ME to dinner and treated me
like king An oasis in the desert
No lois merchant. Expects
to break shortly-must save all his
small change Offered ME a pair Of
hreeches and cotton handkerchief for
the debt Refused him with scorn.-
Threatened TO break my head
Nos. IL to ll7-Had no money
wouldn't pay-~said didu't owe.
have not succeeded a whit better
with the patrons of the other publica-
tions for which / am agent | have
expended two hundred and ten dollars
travelling aad nv entire commissions
amount to eight7-two dollars and
twenty FIVE cents. This business don1
exactly snit me.
Please accept my resignation from
list Of agents | admire yohr paper
very much myself, but it would be a
queer looking sort of a concern that
would come nip TO the requirements of
everybody One wants independence
in an editor-another don't want any
thing. One wants ali slang another
wouldn't touch a journal that contain
ed an irre7erent line with ten foot
pole One sentimental, lackadaisicai
miss, in pantaletts, wanted nothing but
love poetry-another never read any
thing but the marriages.
All kinds Of abuse / have to bear,
too. wouldn't mind it so much if
they only cursed you and your paper,
but they cure me too Swindler 1!
rascal blood sucker these are some
Of the names they think proper to be-
stow upon me- tried fighting for
awhile, and thrashed several of your
! patrons like blazes, but occasionly
got licked like thunder myself. Once
! was put in jail for assault and bat
terry, and only escaped by breaking
out.
Send me a receipt for the three
dollars twelve and a half cents, and
believe me yours in despair
AARON SwEAgwELL.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

An Irishman who served on man
of-war in the capacity of waiter, was
selected by one of the officers to haul
in tow line of considerable length,
which was towing over the taffrails.
After rousing in forty or fifty fathoms
which had put his patience severely to
proof, as well as every muscle of his
arms, he muttered to himself, Bad
manners to me sir, if I don't think
somebody's cut off the other end OF
it. Isl.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

A METHODIST exhorter, once resi-.
dent of the Wolverine State, upon a
certain occasion bantered a friend Of
his, something Of wag and poet,
to write him an epitaph whereapon
the following was got of impromptu
Here lies James D. Porter
Who lived as he hadn't orter,
But as methodist exhorter,
Was q regular ringtail snorter.n
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27
What the Clock Said.


The clock upon the tower of the
neighboring church tolled forth slowly
and solemnly, the knell Of the depart
ed honf.
As the last sound died away, Willie.
who was setting on the carpet, by his
mothers feet, lifted his hand, and
looking earnestly in his mothers face,
said
What did the clock say"
To me" said the mother sadly,
" it seemed to say-gone--gOne--
gone ~
what, mother, what is gomez
Another hour, my son. =
What is an hour, mother 7"
A white-Binged messenger from
our Father in Heaven, sent by him to
inquire of you-of me- what we are
doing, what we are saying, and what
we are thinking and feeling
Where has it gone, mnther ?"
Back to him that sent it, bearing
on its wings, that were so pure and
white when it came, record of all
our thoughts, words and deeds, while
it was with u.s."
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

TIE PREcIous metal 1T has been
calculated that the total amount of
gold produced during the last ten
years hy the mines Of California and
Australia, is 81, 400, 100000.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

DENYING THE FEMALE SEx.-Rsv.
DR.. Alexander, in his recent volume
of sermons, utters tho following solemn
warning
What a horrid fraud Satan is pgsc-
Using on the Church, il regard to the
daughters of the covenant In fash
ionable circleS-dare uame them
Christian ?-tbe years where girlbood
merges into maturity, are frequently
sold to tho adversary The young
American woman is taught to deem
herself a goddess. If there be wealth,
if there be accomplishments, if there
be beauty, almost o miracle seems ne.
cesSary to. prevent the loss of the soul
Behold her pass from The pedestal to
the altar! The charming victim was
decked for sacrifice Every bresth
that comes to her is incense. Her
very studies are to fit her for admira-
ton Day and night the gay but
wretched maiden is taught to think Of
self and selfish pleasures. Till some
Lenten fashion of solemnity interrupt
the whirl, the season is too short for
the engagements. Grave parents shake
their heads at magnificent apparel,
costly gems, night turned into day,
dances at which Romans wonld have
blnshed, pale cheeks, bending framss,
threatened decay yet they allow and
submit. And yet that sex which
ought TO show the sweet, unsel6sh In
.nocency Of holy youth, is carried to
the overheated temples of pleasure.
Thus the so-called Christian verifes
the Apostles maxim" She that liv.
eth in pleasure is dead while she
iveth
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

We once heard good old preacher
go on" in this way: CAS- / was
riding along one of those beautiful
western prairies, with my dear old
wife who has gone to heaven in
buggy y
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

Tar shipments Of coal from the va
rious coal regions Of Pennsylvania,
last year, amounted to IL, 600, 600 tons,
at about $34, 900, 900.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

a ray Of artificial light travels at.
the rate Of 10000 leagues ia d second
of time, and solar light lS2.5O0 miles.
a second.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

Those who have experienced the
two states of nature and grace. know
the difference to be. as great, as be-
tween heaven and earth.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

Why is a Clergyman shout con-
Gliding an eloquent discourse like
little boy With ragged garments p
Because he's tor'd bis close |
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27
goet's Slook.
The Dying Wife.

though many stricken heart will bleed afre
and many manly eye grow dim With tea
over the remembrance Of q reality which |
following beautiful lines will awaken, no OF
ne are sure, will censure MS for publish
them
Lay the gem upon my bosom,
Let me feel her sweet, warm breath,
For strange chill DER me passes,
And know that it is death
would gaze upon the treasure
Scarcely given ere go,
Feel her rosy, dimpled fingers,
Wander Ger my cheek of snow
am passing through the waters,
But blessed shore appears,
Knesi beside me, husband deareat
Let me kiss away thy tears;
Wrestle with thy grief. my husband,
Strive from midnight until day,
It may have an angels blessing,
When it vanishes away.
Lay the gem upon my bosom,
lis not long she can be there;
See how to my heart she nesties,
lis the pearl love TO wear.
If, in after years, beside thee
Sits another in my chair,
Though her voice be sweetsr music,
And her face than mine more fair
If cherub calls the father
Far more beautiful than this,
Love thy first born; o, my husband
Turn not from the motherIess
Tell her sometimes of her mother,
You will call her by my name
Shield her tom the winds of SORROW
If she err, Oh! gently blame.
Lead her sometimes where I'm sleeping,
l win answer if she calls,
And my breath win stir her ringlets,
When ny voice in blessing falls.
And her soft black eyes will brighten
With wonder whence it came:
In my heart when yesrs pass Ger her,
She viii find her mothers name
1t is said that every mortal
Walks between two angels here;
One records the i'll. but blots it,
If before the midnight drear
Man rspenteth; if uncancelled.
Then he seals it for the skies,
And the righthand angel weepeth
Bending low with yelled eyes.
will be her right hand angel,
Sealing up the good for Heaven,
Striving that the midnight watches
Find no misdeeds unforgi7en.
You viii not forget me- husband
When I'm sleeping meath the SOD
Oh love the jewel given us,
AS love thea next to God
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

THE pleasure Of doing good is The
orl7 one that neger wears out.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

What Is the most sqnallY sea in
fancy.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

"Good!p said the lodger, Just
put that in writing, make regular
agreement Of it; III stay with you as
long as l live
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

THOUGHT HE'D STAY AWHILE, -
The landlord Of hotel entered, in an
angry mood, the sleeping apartment Of
a boarder, and said
Now, sir, | want you TO pay your
bill, and You must /; ] have asked you
often enough, and tell you now, that
you don't leave my house till you pay
- -
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

Why is dough ike the sum- Because
when il rises il Is light.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

Lay the gem upon my bosom,
It's not long she can be there;
See how TO my heart she nesties,
It's the pearl / love to wear
If, in after years, beside thee
Sits another in my chair,
Though her voice be sweetsr music,
And her face than mine mora fair
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-06-27

I an passing through the waters,
But blessed shore appears,
Knssi beside me, husband dearest
Let me kiss away thy tears;
Wrestle with thy grief. my husband,
Strive from midnight until day,
It may have an angels blessing,
When it vanishes away.
The Nevada journal., 1860-09-14
SEC RET 0RDE RS.

+. & a. VI.
Nerdda Lodgc No. 13-Meets Mt Masonic Hall
corner of Broad and Pine streets, every Sat
urday evening. Regular Communications the
second Saturday of each month.
A. C. NILES, Master.
j. F. Rudolph, Sec'y.
Nerada r. 4. Chapter, No. 6-Regular COM
municaions the first Monday evening of each
month. THOMAS 7. HAwLEY
}. f. Rudolph, Secy. Hiyh Priest. =
Nerada Con,maadeJ.g No. 6. K T-Stated as
scmblies the first and third Thursdays of each
month. CHAs. MARsH, Coa,maAder.
J. T. Rudolph, Acting Recorder.
L. o. 0. T.
OastomoL Lodge, No. 16-Regular meetings on
Tuesday evening of each week, at their Hall,
corner of Broad and Pine streets. in kidd's
brick building. W. 5. McRoBERrs, " G.
!. IL. Parker, .Seey.
I.O. OFK.
Nero3a Carp. No. 39-Wil hold its regular
meeting at Masonic Hall. corner of Broad and
Pine Streets every Wednesday evening
j, VI. LEvEY c. X.
A. P. Church, .Secy
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Sierra Nerada Dirision. No. 17-Meets every
Saturday evening at Temperance Hall, foot of
Main street. I. W. LOCKWOOD, ". p.
L. Bean, II. s.
1. o. OF G. It.
Union Lodye, No. 4-Rcgular meetings every
Friday evening at Temperance Hall foot of
Main street. I. W. LOCKWOOD, ". C.. 7.
r. IL. Raymond, ". s.
The Nevada journal., 1860-09-14

Es-Mrs. Winston, an experienced Nurse
and Female Physician, has Soothing Syrup fer
children teething, which greatly facilitates the
process of teething, by softening the gums re-
ducing all Internationally allay all pain, and
1t is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upon
1t mothers, it will give rest to yourselves and
relief and health to your infants. Perfectly
safe IN al cases See adygti,snsnt in another
column. -
The Nevada journal., 1860-09-14
LIGI0U 0TICES.

CoyGREGATIoSAL-Have regular service, at the
Brick Church. every Sabbath at 10! A. NJ. and
74P.M. Rev. w. C. BARTLETT, Pastor.
BAPTIsT--Hold regular service, at the Court
House, every Sabbath at 10! A. NJ and 8! p.
N. Rev. BENZ. BRIERLY, Pastor. :,
METHoDIsT-Hold regular service every Sabbath
at the Methodist Church; head of Broad street,
at l0t A. N. and :! p. NJ.
Rev. j. \. BRUSER, Pastor.
CATHoLIc-IIold service every Sabbath at A.
NJ, at the Catholic Church, on Washington st.
Rev. r. J. DALTON, Pastor.
The Nevada journal., 1860-09-14

NEVADA ART.-0ur friend, A. Liebert, the
Bread street artist, we are happy to Observe
was well represented at San Francisco in the
Industrial Exhibition, anI at Marys' lille also.
Mr.. Licbert has sent quantity of his pictures
TO the State Fair, about to come off at Sacra-
mento.
The Alta, of the 1lth, giving an account of
the paintings, etc, on exhibition at the Pavilion
pays Mr.. Licbert the following neat compli-
uent:
a. Liebert, from Nevada. exhibits specimens
of the Photographic art among which are pic
lures which compare favorably, in every respect
with the best from our own city, while the col
oring is not iaferior to any exhibition"
While we are on the subject We may add the
compliment Of Brother Avery, of the MarysYilc
Appeal which may be fouL under date OF Sept.
Sth:
"A Licbcrt. of Nevada, exhibits some fine
photographs, one, the portrait of the lamented
Meredith. A large oval likeness of lady is
remarkable for artistic cooring. The silk dress
she wears has actually gloss rs if real silk
Mr. Licbcrt will have fine collection of his
pictures at Sacramento, and we would just in
vito connoisscurs and particularly the commit
tee ON pictures to take square look at them
We are among those who believe it is the duty
of our artist friend to visit the Fair in person
as his suarter ia H,odo with the excellence of his
pictures must in that case secure him the pre-
MUM; but mentioning the hing to him, we
were astonishei to learn he had reached the ul-
timatum Of his art for he calmly said his pict-
ures would speak for themselves