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School-Room Exercise.

"John, bound the State of Matri.
mony ?''
1.-The State of Matrimony is bounded
on the North by Solitude, on the East by
Double trouble, on the South by Sore
shins on the West by Vexation."
"What arc its chief products ?"
"Peevish babies, scolding wives, hem
peckcd husbands, smoked coffee, burnt
hams. and sour pies !"
"What is said of its climate ~
at has more varied temperature
than any other state in existence. In
that portion of it called the Honeymoon,
the climate is salubrious and healthy
the atmosphere laden with the sweet
flowers of Hymen. In some parts the
inhabitants experience freezing cold re-
ception when they expect most warmth,
and IN some other parts there is all the
burning sensation Of the torrid zonc.-
Sometimes fellows house in the State
Of Matrimony. gets too hot to hold him,
and strange to say, he travels with all
speed not to, but from the poles, where
coal is generally supposed to exist"
Sarah, has John given correct out
line of the State Of Matrimony?"
Cant say, sir-never was in that
state. Bill Simpkins gave me an invita-.
tion the other day to travel in it with
him, and when | return III answer the
question"
"Well, Sarah as you seem to be ignor-
ant in geography, [ will examine you In
grammar. Take the sentence, 'marriag sc
is civil contract Parse marriage"
"Marriagc is noun. because it is q
name. And though Shakespeare asks
what is name, and says that rose by
any other name would smell as sweet
yet marriage being noun, and, there
fore, name, shows that the rule es.
tablishcd by the bard Of Avon has al
least one exception. For marriage Ger
tainly is of very great Importance, ant
being a noun, and therefore name, ergo
there is something IN a name."
"Good! Well, what is the case o
marriage.
"Don't know, sir.'
''DcCIlHc IL, anu Soc.
"Dont feel at liberty to decline mar
riasc after having made Bill the promise
| have. Had rather conjugatc."
Jane, can you tc Sarah in what cas-
marriage is ?'
; Yes, sir, it's very common case, an'
| would not care if it were little com
moncr. And | suppose Sarah won't b
married week before it's in the printer
case"
"Can you decline marriage %
Jane bushcd extremely, and answer
e!
Had rather not, sir
"Wc.I, Sarah, what person is MARI
age ?"
"Sccond person, sir, because the per
son you speak to is one who is going t
, marry"
"What number is marriage ?"
"Plural number now, sir. because Bl
aud | are two at the present time. " he
the parson ties the knot. marriage will b
singular. because the Bible says tina
twain shall be one flesh"
"What gender is marriage ?"
:, Common gender, because either NAL
or female may get married.
docs marriage govern onythlns, o
r does it agree with some things?'
"Both, sir. 1t governs both mankin
and womankind, and as to agreeing,
agrees with the world, and the res. c
mankind
Give your rule.
"My rule is, that Bill shan't grumbl
if buy two silk dresses a year, an
shan't have but one teaspoonful Of suga
to two cups Of coffee"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-07-07

Az IRisuMAN's TELEsCoPE.-A gentle
men remarked one day to an lrishman
that the science of optics WAS now hro't
to such perfection that, by the aid ct a
telescope, which ho had just purchased
he could discern objects at an incredible
distance. My dear fellow" replied the
lrishman, II have one at my honse III
the County of Wexford that will be
match for it f; it brought the church O.
Euniscorthy SO near to my view, that
could hear the whole congregation sing
ing hymns"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-07-07

SANFORD CoSovER AGAIN.-I!etter from
Montreal in the New York Tribune makes
the following fresh and amusing reyela-
tions in regard to the mysterious Mr.
Conovcr -
"By the way, Conover was in great
trouble during his recent visit. 1t may
or may not have been recounted to your
readers how he fared He has as many
aliases as u Nowgatc thief, aud having
served the rebel cause as james Watson
Wallace, and again as Col. George w
Mararavc tby which title the Secretary
of War, Scdion, always addressed himl,
he would seem to have become incesscd
against his late feIlow-conSplrators. and
in an unwanted moment Of honesty, told
in Washington the exact truth about the
whole operations. But, returning to
Montreal, fifteen Of the gang got him
into a room, and, by threats. terrified
him iuto denying that he was Conover at
all, and compelled him to swear that the
evidence was given by some other man
who had stolen his personality. SO, too
| in order to clinch matters, he offered a
reward of $500 for the arrest OF his
counterfeit prcsentmcnt," and He'd to-
ward the States. Bat nca: tho border he
tell in the way of police officer who
had heard of the advertisement, and who
arrested him to get the reward himsel
had offered. Back again in Montreal
he was imprisoned for debt, but got out
by the help OF his friends, and succeeded
in making good his escape. lie is fine
looking man, and fortunate in tho pos
SCISSOR Of wife as fertile in aliases al
himself"
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ARMY and NAVY
Claim Agency.
w L. XIID IIldloclS,

Iaiicd .States Licensed Claim Igents,
will collect at Government rates.
r,f-reusions for all officers soldiers and scamcn
disabled by wounds or sickness contracted
while in the L. :. service.
~ Pensions, Back Pay, bounty and Prize Money
for widows, children and heirs of officers, sol
dnrs and soamen.
- Pensions, Back Pay AMI Bounty for dependent
mathcrs and sisters OF deceased officers, s)l'
dicfs add scam n
~ Bounty aud Pay dGe all officers, soiliers and
SeaHcn.
,s- unity for all soi licrs wounded in the service
55f Bounty Ter the widows children Of all sui
diefs Killed in tho service Who enlisted ioi
nHe month or less
Pension Certificates ani Treasury Certificates
Ct,h-f at our office.
OK etg.,sie lis X 5lasaa Hh1se, MN Sfrst.
II BIehSPORf, Ne.
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Kisses.
BY FLORENCE PERCY.

The kiss of frienpship, kind and calm,
May fail upon the brow like balm;
A deeper tenderness may speak
In precious pledges on the cheek;
Thrice dear may be, when young lips meet
Loves dcwy pressure, close and ,wcct;-
But more than all tho rest prize
TIE faithful lips that kiss my eyes.
smilc, lady, smile, when courtly lips
Touch rcvcren'ly your finger tips;
ilu.h, happy maiden, when you feel
The lips which press loves glowing seal;
But AZ the slow years d.rklier roll,
Grown wiser, the experienced soul
Will own as dcarer far than they,
The lips which kiss .ho tears away.
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2oetrg.
Be what You seem. seem
wh at Won no.

;e what You seem. seem
what you be.
Ifyou would be dcem'd u man,
Act n manly part
Affectation is o ban
Show you have n heart.
Wear no vain deceitful mask,
Artificial wrought.
What does falsehood gain l ask?
Be what you'd be thought.
All that glitters is not gold,
Ills but outward gloss;
Speech though courteous, should be bold
Use no tinselld dross.
Tell no lattering tales, and so
Feed mans self esteem;
Wear your own true look, and show
You arc what you seem.
Men of thought are ever 10th
Hollow praise to give
Only minds of stunted growth
On such praises live.
Empty vessels make most sound
w ords are empty air
Live above it, and be founl
What you would appear.
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I,REEDOM NOTICE.

This NAV certify that for tho sum of city dollars
paid sold 10 h.y ~on, Robert kuawlton, hi, hi,
time of the remainder OF his minority: shuii
ella m none of his earnings nor pay any debit OF lis
contracting after this date. -
THOMAS Il kNOWLToN.
Witness :-lIESEY w. kNuwLroN.
Deer I-lr June leth, 1~f5. 21-
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I,l;EEp4JM NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that for consideration,
have given my minor sun, .lohp -. Murch III time
10 transact Lusigc,S TOR himself, aud th.t ] sh1l
claim none of his earnings from this time and shat
pay no debts ol his contracting.
JOHN l.. MUECH.
Ellsworth, june lith, 1Si,. -
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IN, public are hereby c,utioLed against purcl,aS-
nr a note oi baud signed by j. W. Wood. ESG ,
treasurer ui Ellsworth AMI running I" John - Con-
ur. bearing date Ellsworth Jan. sd, lNii, for two
hundred dol ars, with interest payable in one year
from date, ns said uotc ha. been lost aud payment
stopped -, . M ,.,>.>-,,,,s
Witness ". IL. StwN EE. marx.
Ellsworth, June 20 l>,3. -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-07-07

Never condemn your neighhor Qns
heard, thcre ~ Two ways Of telling :
Story,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-07-07

general observation is that the longer
persons are growing the longer they live,
other things being equal. Natufalists
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TI
The -for,ktcp,r, Of thi, village and all other per
son- .ttr h.rtta cautioned against trusting ny Wit
sarah Hopkins kcey, ny account. ~ shall Pay
j. 1t ui hrr contracting sln hay inS lit hs tSd
| aud Lu.iii !tlivut just eiusc.
PATRICK = kELLEf.
mark.
lUswortit lime iIth, i-4.j. =,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29
NEW RocK-cRUsAER.


From the Detroit Free Press Of July
18th we learn of q new rock-crusher
which has recently been patented and
constructed by a Arm OF machinists in thai
city. II is a rotary mac' inc, with q heavy
cylinder, into the circumference OF which
are fixed huge cams and grinders, revolv-
ing in a side. hopper furnished with large
ridges or ribs of iron, against which the
rock is crushed to fragments. The frag.
men.s are then passed into u second hop
per, and ground to powder between W
huge iron rollers. A heavy balance or
ay-wheel regulates the speed and equal
ICES the power. 1t can be driven at almost
n rate of speed, and will in one hour
perform from ten to twenty times as much
work as is done by the old method by one
man in a whole day, from twenty TO eighty
tons of rock being the estimate Of its ca
pacity per hour. 1t takes in as large
pieces rs can be conveniently handled by
a single man, and makes no bones OF dis
posing of them. Millions Of tons OF cop
per bearing rocks, which under the old
method would not pay for working, will,
with the success OF this machine, become
mines of wealth. This breaker is built 10
run by a lOO-horse power engine, and one
o: them has been completed for the Colo
RADIO Gold Mining Company of Philadel-
phIa, IT a cost, including the engine, OF
S32, 1000. The mining interests of the
Western States and Territories are draw
ing a grea, deal of attention from Eastern
men. Since quartz mining has been en-
tered into with such spirit and profit in
the great mineral districts Of the West. no;
only the theoretical scientific men, but the
practical scientific men. the educated me-
chanics Of the East have given such an
amour, Of attention to the improvement
of the means and manner Of working our
gold and silver ores as never was directed
TO another interest which sprung up so
suddenly. We have received several pro-
cesses Of reducing ores from Eastern men
which have been really valuable. and we
have had improvements in mining ma
chinery and newly invented machines by
Eastern citizens which have come into
general use. It is true they have furnished
US divers processes utterly worthless and
~numbcrless machines not good, but that
has been their loss, not ours. The coun-
try is now cropping blindly among several
rival crushers, pulverizers, desulphurizers
and ~amalgamators. All we have to say
is, that whoever shall invent the best o.
either or all. need look no further for tht
amassing Of fortune.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

GRAND JURY RRPoRT.-This mornings
Virginia papers contain the report Of the
Grand Jury, which is o very elaborate
document, made up to a great extent Of
small incidental items Of expenses of the
county for the last eight naonthS-not four
months, as stated by the Special Commit
tee, consisting of Dennis Driscoll and Jake
Smith. We expect the Commissioners, or
at leas, one of. them (Mr. Knox, will pre-
sent to the public a satisfactory statement
of his stewardship as a county official,
which will put a different face upon the
garbled and distorted statistics of DriScoll
and Smith. The bulk Of the letter press
of this so-called "Report" consists Of
charges we charge" etc.-without one
particle Of pronf, with no specifications
that point definitely to any malfeasancc OF
improprieties even. 1t is not stated
what items should be dtsallowed or are
"~extravagant." 1t is of trash the most
trashiest; and is alone worthy of-Dcnnis
Driscoll and Jake Smith. As an apollo
ee,ic statement on behalf of the Grand
Jury, we will o that it was only
determined by a majority of one to have
the Report" published.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29
THE RECIPROCITY QUESTION.

The Commercial Convention which
lately met and held a session Of four days
at Detroit, Michigan, though it was, it
appears, not the most harmonious rect
ing that ever assembled, or one that trans
acted the most business in the shortest
space of time, yet it elected the fact that
Uncle Samuel's Canadian neishbors are
mighty anxious to have established an
other reciprocity treaty. Canada had
twenty representatives from her various
Boards of Trade in the Convention, who
all urged the policy of reciprocity, while
the Ave hundred and eighty members from
the Boards Of Trade In the United States
appear to have been almost as unanimous
against it. II is said that with the Cana
dams the question is simply reciprocity or
annexation. and is altogether q matter Of
dollars and cents. They have no flial
affection for John Bull, nor any fraternal
feelings toward Uncle Sam. They are
after the Almighty Dollar, and are willing
and anxious to go where they can get the
most of them, or obtain possession the
easiest. Therefore, If they can't succeed
in getting another Treaty, whereby they
will be admitted to oftr in competitor
with American farmers and producers,
their produce ard lumber, without paying
American taxes, they will apply for IN.
nexation, and Johnny Bull will be glad
to let them go, and they will come into
competition on equal footing. The fol-
lowing table exhibits the practical work
ings of the late Reciprocity Treaty during
the time it was in existence. The figures
are believed to be correct, and from them
it is evident that Canada has sold us of
her grain, lumber, ETC., five millions more
per annum than she has taken from us,
and that to just that amount the treaty
has been the cause of foreign competition
with our W farmers in our W mar
kets: s---r-v .-a
Reciprocity imports into Canada from
the United States from 1885 TO 1868,
total rish, years.......a........s 73,2ls.6a3
Reciprocity imports into the United
States from Canada, total, eight
years .ll5,as.sa0
Balance against the United States. Si2,3J3,2S7
The value of agricultural products i'm
ported into the United States from Cana
da, and into Canada from the United
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29
FROM EUROPE.

Nothing new about the Cnblc-NRp0-
Icon VOne TO Chalons-Rumors of
Schemes Of Empire-Cholera Still
ISRRinK-CsenernI Vows.
New YoRK. Aug. 23.-The Persia from
Liverpool Aug ~, and Queenstown Aug.
Is. has arrived. Nothing has been heurd
from the Great Eastern or her consorts.
There was nothing new regarding the
cable. The latest tests confirm the report
that the fault is about 1900 miles out.
Lord Lyons succeeds Sir Henry Bulwer
Lytton as ambassador to Constannnoplc.
The Times ~editorially points to the ud-
vantages and the necessity of the free
trade policy, both to Canada and the
United States.
Napoleon had gone to the camp of
Chalons.
Some foreign journals have invented
rumors that Napoleon contemplates the
annexation Of Belgium to France after the
death of Leopold, giving the Duke Of Bra
bant Mexico instead of the Belgian crown,
and also giving venetia to Italy, the Dan
ubiun principaliues to Austria, and terri.
tory in Northern Germany 70 Prussia.
The Bank of France lost seven millions
francs during the week. . .
The Buurse is heavy.
At Rome the army is to be increased to
$4,000 men.
The cholera continued its ravages.
Negotiations between Spain and Rome,
on account of the recognition of Italy, are
satisfactorily concluded. Spain promises
to protect the Pope and the interests Of
religion in Spain.
A good deal Of rain had fallen, interfer-
ing with the harvest. There are also some
reports that the potatoe disease is appear
ing in some parts Of Ireland. Under the
circumstances the corn market had been
frmer ard prices advanced.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29
EASTERN TELEGRAPH
fsrrc1.L DISPATCH 10 rhr GOLD HILL DAILY xrw,
DATE no AUGUST "a.

The HIisaissippi state Convention
Passed the Emancipation Amend
ment.
New YORK, August 22.-The Times
Washington special says the proceedings
Of the Mississippi State Convention are
attracting much attention and comment.
The general feeling prevails that the Con-
vention is doing all it can to keep the
State out of the Union. The President,
however, is known to have the highest
confidence in Governor Sharkey, and be-
lieves his loyalty and ability will give a
proper direction to affairs.
New YORK, August 2S.-The Herald's
Jackson, Mississippi, correspondence to
date of August 2lst, says the Constitu-
tional Amendment has just passed the
Convention by a vote Of 46 to lo-the in
s,itu,ion of slavery having been destroyed
in the State of Mississippi; neither slavery
nor involuntary serri,ude, otherwise than
for punishment of crime, shall hereafter
exist in this State. The Legislature at its
next session, as the public welfare may
require, shall provide by law for the pro-
lection and security of the persons and
property of freedmen of thu State, and
guard them and the State against any evil
that may arise from their sudden emanci-
patton.
JACKSON lMiss.), August 23.-An Or
dinance passed the Convention yesterday
designating the first Monday in October
for the election Of Congressman, Legis-
lators and State officers.
Military Cornmission-Friendly Feel
ing In BuenOs Ayres.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The Commits
sion met To-Day for the trial of Writ.
Col. Chapman read an order of the War
Department, dated yesterday, dissolving
the former Commission. but appointing
another, consisting Of the same members.
These were again sworn to-day, and Capt.
Writ was again ~arraigned.
Information has been received BY the
Secretary Of State from our Minister at
Buenos Ayres Of the passage of a law by
the Legislature Of the Provisional Gov
eminent, authorizing the Government to
call the first own to be located in the
province Lincoln. in commemoratioE OF
the late President Of the United States.
Railroad Aecidcnt-Thr Lenders OF
the Rebellion 10 be held for Trin!.
BosToN, Aug. 24.-An excursion train
from Abingdon was thrown from the
track, last night, by coming in collision
wit u hand car. The cars capsized down
an embanknent. Less than half dozen
persons were injured, non seriously.
New York, Aug. 24.-The T~ribune's
special says it is reported that Govern
ment will kold for trial the leaders of the
rebellion, and pardon all others BY pro-
clamation.
The Worlds special says that it is gen.
orally believed the Government will OPP
pose, by diplomacy, the aggressions Of
Spain against St. Domingo, and perhaps
use stronger measures.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29
SAN FRANClsCo DlspATCn.
ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE GOLD HILL DAILY srws.
Welcome 10 Gen. Hulleck-Killcd-
Fire-Slander Suit.

Welcome 10 Gen. HalIeck-Killcd-
Fire-Slander Suit.
SAN FRANoIsoo, Aug. 29-2 P. N.
The Board of Supervisors have passed
resolutions Of welcome to Gen. Halleck.
Edward Daniels and h. S. Weston.
while returning from the Ocean House,
last night, drove tF a p~recipice. Daniels
was instantly killed and Weston badly
injured.
There were thirty-nine deaths in thi
city last week. WI
An unoccupied frame house was de-
stroyed by fire last night, on Riacon Hill.
VIM. Walker and his wife have sued
Michael Cahill and his wife for five thou.
sand dollars damages for SANDER.
: The steamer John L. Stephens arrived
from Mexico this morning.
Forenoon stock sules.
Belcher, $3.50.
Yellow Jacket. Sl,540@l,5 45.
Po.osi, S460@455.
Crown Point, 81. POS.
Confidence, $l3l@l29.
Overman, $l90@l95. w..
Imperial, S257@260.
Chollar. $500.
Uncle Sam, Sl90@ls5.
Ophir, 1886. .
North American. 1926.
Hale & Norcross, $500.
: Exchequer, $40.
Caledonia Tunnel, S696 26.
Lady Bryan, Sc 25@6 rs.
Moscow. S25.
Daney. S7l@70.
Sierra Nevada. $2993l.
Greenbacks, 733c.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

THERE was 4 member of the Assembly
from Lyon county, last winter, who used
to feelrngly inquire. by way CT retort to
somebody: 40, Consistency, where are
your Jewels" We might make this
striking and original inquiry Of the Cops,
who first bla,hered and 10Y curse Andy
Johnson. Good Lord, good Devil! II
they could only once more nestle in well
paid offices, how they would Unionise q!
Verify.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

The Golden Era, Of San Francisco, is a
stupid q" literary paper"-and, with all,
Coppery. 1t says, Opinions will no
more constitute one man a patriot and an
other a traitor" The S. F. Weekly .Ner.
curry and the Leader talk Unionism,
aouare.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

CoRREcrroN.-The papers are saying
that Major Taylor takes the place of Major
Bull, as Chief Commissary of this Military
Department. Major Bull never was Chief
Commissary: Major Kirkham was. Major
Bull was q Paymaster, and Edward Kim
BILE takes his place. So this bull is cor
rccted-thanks to some body's Irish.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

SCHUYLER CoLFAx is sleaming around
San Francisco Bay, eating heightened
lunches, smoking prime Havanas, con-
ferring Rebecca on Odd Fellows by de-
grees.- and making himself generally
useful. The copperhead sheets are at
tempting to ridicule him on his length of
s,av on this coast. and the muchness OF
his feasting. Let them turn out and
salute Jeff. Davis-when he comes here.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

We look out of our sanctum door and
see Flying Cloud" inscribed in large
letters on a sprinkler. Meanwhile
the dust. in flying clouds, embraces US.
Thus it is that we com to consider the
water car, sign an eye-sore and a delusior.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29
is as follows:

This table shows why it is that u
Northern delegates and the people of the
States have constantly desired and advo-
Gated the a~brosation Of the Reciprocity
Treaty. Italso is strong argument against
the negotiation of another.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

The visalia Delta mentions the arrival
Of Mr.. Turner. who was terribly frozen
near Aurora, last winter. He lost all the
fingers from both hands, one foot and most
of the other, and bore all this suffering
without complaint.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

FRocxs. The Enterprise comes out
heavy against the proposed American
costume" for women-a relief from skirts,
etc. We are astonished that such a Celes-
tial admirer should be so down on tunics
and pantalets. Something has happened.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-29

A ~Copperhead sheet, pub
lished in New York city, says that Gen.
Lew. Wallace ought TO be pelted with
rotten eggs whenever he appears in public.
Lo! the leaven of treason is not baked
ont wee,