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Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-11-03
THE PLAGUE SHIP,

In the year 1882, before steam had
driven the old packet ships from the
seas, Philadelphia was the port to which
the best and most popular vessels be-
longed. There was one line, especially
that held its place in the public favor
long after the steamers commenced to
make such havoc in the old state of af.
fairs. The largest and feetest of the
vessels of this line was the Sovereign of
the Seas; and sure am 1 that finer
ship never spread her canvas to the
breeze. Everything was fitted up on a
scale of the utmost magni6cence, and
nothing was left undone that could in
the least contribute to the comfort of
the passengers.
The Captain, Bridges by name, was
an old sailor. He had been born at sea
and had passed all but the first twelve
years of his life on salt water. He loved
the noble old ship which he commanded
better than himself, and her loss was
the hardest blow that ever fell upon him.
How this came about it is the purpose
of these lines to relate.
The year 1882 is memorable for the
fury with which that terrible scourge,
the cholera, swept through the busy,
populated cities of Europe and Ameri-
ca. There are many still living who
remember with what terror people
watched the progress of the pestilence
through the land, and how they suffered
almost death from their fears.
1t was on bright July morning in
this terrible year, that the Sovereign Of
the Seas sailed out of the Mersey for
Philadelphia. She had thirty passen-
gers in the cabin, and three hundred in
the steerage. All were cheerful and
happy, and no one dreamt of the troub-
les that we're to beset their voyage. They
were leaving land in which the pesti-
lence was just beginning to appear, and
seeking a new world, which as yet the
scourge had left untouched. The fine
weather and balmy breezes gave them
great cause for hope, and it would have
been strange had any one experienced a
fear for the future.
Among the cabin passengers was a
young officer of the American navy,
Lieutanant Walter Fairfax. He had
been stationed in the Mediterranean !;
but his health had failed there, and he
was now going back to the United
States to recover it. He was q fine,
handsome fellow, and withal genuine
seaman. The Captain, who was also an
American, took fancy to him from the
first, and his friendship seemed to be
fully returned by the Lieutenant. He
kept the Captain company in his watch
and frequently relieved him of his du-
ties
The Sovereign of the Seas had now
been at sea six days. The weather had
been all that could be desired, and the
swift sailing craft had made excellent
time The log showed that she was
fully up to her usual speed, and the
Captain declared there was no doubt
that they would reach Philadelphia
quicker this time than on any previous
voyage.
On the seventh day the weather grew
cooler, and a misty, disagreeable rain
began to fall about twilight, which con-
tinued all night and the next day. On
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proud. There was a plunge into the
water-then another-ahd another
The most desperate of the victims were
trying to swim to the boats But their
strength was not equal to the task, and
they sank, one after another, into the
deep waters.
Such dreadful and unlooked-fo scenes
seemed to have rendered every one in
capable of motion. They were reused by
the Mate.
"Give way, there !" he shouted, saw
agely. "We must be gone from here at
once"
The rowers bent to their oars with
will, and the boats shot off over the blue
waters, now as smooth as glass. Not
word was spoken. The Mates boat led
the way, and be steered as directly as
pos ible for the coast of New Jersey. An
hour passed away. Suddenly there was
cry from one of the boats, 'Look at
the shipv'
All eyes were turned in that direc-
ton. The vessel had hardly changed
her position. From her decks heavy,
thick cloud of black smoke was rising;
soon bright flashes of fame could be
seen through the pall-and at last the
hull and rigging were wrapt in solid
sheet of fire.
Captain Bridges grew almost frantic
as he beheld this, so that be was not
unbound until long after the Sovereign
of the Seas had settled down forever
under the waves she had once sailed
over so royalty. When released, the
vowed he would take vengeance on all
concerned in the desertion of the ship
as soon as they should reach the land.
During the rest of the voyage he was
silent and stern, scarcely replying to
what was said to him.
The Mate steered straight for the New
Jersep coast. Everything seemed to
favor the voyagers. The weather con-
tiuued mild and delightful, and no new
cases of sickness occurred. They had
succeeded in leaving the plague behind
them. They suffered much, however,
from exposure to the sun, and at night
exerted themselves unusually to de-
crease the distan between themselves
and land.
At last the Highlands, which have
cheered SO many mariners heart, were
seen, and soon the whole party were
safe on American soil. 1t had been
fearful and trying voyage, and they had
commenced it so hopefully and fearless
ly. Never, in after life, could any Of
those who bad taken part in the events
we have related, recall them without a
shudder. 1t seemed strange that they
had lived through so much ..-1
Captain Bridges did not execute his
threat of vengeance He was taken ill
Immediately after landing, and a long
and dangerous sickness followed. When
he recovered be could find no traces of
his crew. He never got entirely over
the loss of his vessel; and those who
knew him best said his grief for the
gallant craft did much toward fastening
his death, six years later.
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JOB PRINTING
All kinds of JOB WORK executed will
neatness and dispatch. and on moderate tern
na- From and after this date all Sheriff

~- From and after this date all Sherif7s
Constables' and other legal sales. advertised,
in the CHRONICLE, must be paid for on the
day Of sale, punctually. We hold none but
the officers responsible for their payment.
~ Transient advertisements must be paid
in advance. Job-work paid on delivery, in
uariabiy.
~ All regular advertisers will be requi-
red to settle on the first of every month. Our
city advertisers will be required to pay up
every three months.
~- Advertisements will becontinued until
ordered out and collection enforced. All ad-
vertisements should have marked upon them
the number of insertions required.
Va There will be no deviation from the
above established terms and rules Of business
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Wood
John
Mass.

Nor PAINFUL.-"Wond things
are done now a-days," said Mr.. Tim
Minis; "the doctor has given Flack's
boy new lip from his cheek" "Ah,"
said his lady, "many's the time have
known a pair taken from mine, and no.
very painful operation either"
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A CoNsoLATIoN.-"Is there any
danger of the boa constructor biting ?"
asked visitor of geological Snowman.
"Not the least" replied the Snowman,
she never bites-he swallows his wittles
whole"
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A LADY made her husband a nresent

A LADY made her husband present
of silver cup with an angel at the bot
tom; and when she filled it for him he
used to drink it to the bottom, and she
asked him why he drank every drop
"Because. ducky," be said, 81 long
to see the dear little angel"
Upon which she had devil engrav-
ed at the bottom, and he drank off Just
the same, and she again asked him the
reason. "Why," replied he, "because
| won't leave the old devil drop"
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THEODORE Hook once said to man
at whose table a bookseller got very
drunk, "Why, you appear to have emp
tied your wine cellar into your book
seller"
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WHosE?-"Whose child are you 2"
asked gentleman of little six year
old girl in Nashville. 81 longs to
General Fisk's nigger buwo, I does"
was the prompt reply.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-11-03

A BOYS idea of having tooth drawn
may be summed up as follows: ''The
doctor hitched fast onto me, pulled his
best, and, just before it killed me, the
tooth came out"
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Boot & Shoe Makers,

NOFICE.-Having disposed of our Facto-
~, we are now prepared to give our whole
attention to our LEATHER and FINDING
business. On band, direct from France
CALF q KIP, also DOMESTIC LEATHER
BOOT LEGS, &c. Address,
Helm & BRAY,
4l6 Battery Street, San Francisco.
o6<3m:is.
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The President has issued a proclamation
recommending that Thursday. Nov. 29th,
be observed as day of National thanks
giving. W
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Music There's sweet music in
dreams,'' said an old gentleman. "Yes,
there may be-" said his wife, "but I
hear nothing of it except snore."
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WILLIAM F. COTTON,
Deputy Collector

FOR THE
THIRD DIVISION OF THE THIRD COL
LECTION DISTRICT IN THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA,
Consisting of the county of Calaveras.
Office at the Court House, Mokelumne Hill
Mok Hill, March oath, lS65.-1m
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The following direction was on let
ter which recently passed through an
eastern post Office:
Wood
John
Mass.
A shrewd postmaster finally decided
that it was intended for John Under.
wood, Andover, Massachusetts.
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HIGHEST PREMIUM, GOLD MEDAL
REASONS.


lst.--Its simplicity and great
range of work.
2nd,-The reversible feed motion
3d.--The perfect finish and snb-
Stantial manner i'm which the
machine is made.
4th.-The rapidity of its wOkingH
and the quality Of work done.
6th.-Thc self-adjusting tension.
The Florence" was awarded the First
and Highest Premium at the State Fair o
California, the only Fair on the Pacific Coast
at which any two double thread Sewing Ma
chimes were exhibited in competition in 1865
The Florence received the only premium
awarded. by the Mechanics Institute of Sar
Francisco, in 1864 and 1865, to any Sewing
Machine, Sewing Machine Co., or Agent. The
claim of a competitor to medal is without
any foundation whatever.
Wherever the FLORENCE has been brought
in competition with other Sewing Machines
it has always been declared the best. 1t il
the most simple the most substantial, the
most efficient, and its use is easily learned
Every Machine sold is guaranteed in the full
sense of the word.
SEND FOR CIRCULARS AND SAMPLES
OF WORK.
SAMUEL HILL, General Agent.
Ill Montgomery St., San Francisco
C, SCHLU Nd,
Agent, MOk. I IL
San Francisco, March 24tn, 1866.
Tmar24ly1
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TOB PRINTING EXECUTED WITH
j nestuess and dispatch at this Office.
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DIED.

FAUNCE. - On the 27tn instant, ANDREW
JAChSON, son of the lae Henry Faunce, IN the
Gath year o. his age.
The relatives and friends, and KensinDton Lodge,
No. I'll, A. Y M, Girard Mark Lodge IJefferSon
Lodge, /. o of o. f., Camanc,e Tribe, No. 81, of
Red Men, and KensiDgton Hose and Steam Fire En-
gine Company. are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral from his late residence No ll25 Gus street,
on Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
MEGEE.-On Friday evening, the 26th instant, at
7o'clock, alter lingering illness, LOUIS EVERLY,
daughter of George and He en- Mcgee.
fully nviteu to attend the funeral from the residence
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, without further
rages will leave Homan s. hughes office, No. 800
Race sti eet, at 81 o'c ock, aso, Frank1oId at 81
O'Clock, TO convey frienos to the residence
MlNSHALL.-On the 26th instant ROBERT W.
MlNSHALL, son of the late Thomas and Maria j.
Mlnshall, IN the 10Th wear OF his age
Thee relatives and friends the family invited
to attend the funeral, without further notice. rom
the residence of W. Rhawn near Fox Chase, on
Tuesday the Both instant. at 10 O'Clock. To proceed
to Cedar Hill Cemetery, FrankfoId.
SHEAFF On the 25th instant, after o lingering
illness ANNIE DAUGHTER OF the late Valentine and
Susanna Dull, and wife OF george >hcaf, the 40th
year OF her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are uect-
fully invited to attend the funeral from the residence
OF her brother-In-law, MIR & w Hesselpoth, No. 985
Randolph street, above Poplar, on Thursday alter
noon at O'Clock, withoI' further notice. Funeral
TO proceed to Odd Fellows Cemetery.
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MATTERS OVER THE RIVER.

ASSAULT AND MALICIOUS MIsCHIEF.-
On Saturday night gang of rowdies visited the
lager beer saloon of John Beck, in Division street.
and made an unprovoked attack upon the pro,
prietor, beating him severely upon the head
within their reach Not satisfied with their
murderous assault, they made an onslaught upon
furniture, windows, etc, doing serious damage
to many household articles, some of which were
wholly destroyed. They managed to escape for
the present but Marshal Campbell and his Off
GERS will no doubt bring them toiustice. This
is a new feature in rowdyism, as tar as Camden
is concerned, and should be promptly met with
the most severe punishment
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LIFE, GROWTH AND BEAUTY.

Mrs. s. 4. AJGe71'S W0TLd's
hair RestOTe7' and Dress
ing inUigOrGte, strengthen
and Je11gthe91 tie hGir. They
act directIy upOn the roots
of the hair, s,cpoJyj1ag re-
QeGiTed nO1Crislenae1ot, and
natural color and beauty
returns. Greg hair dtsGp-
pears, bald spots are coz
erred, hair stops falling, and
IatTatriG1lt grO'CtI1 Is the 1'e-
SICIt. Ladies and CEiLCtTe1I
9UiLL appreciate the delight
faII fragrance and rich,
glossy appearance inapGTt-
ed to the hair, and no fear
of sOiIi1ag the skin, scalp, or
most elegant heGd-GTeSs.
Sold by all DruGgists.
Depot 1873 & 200 Greenwich ST. NY.
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A CARD OF THANKS. The Florence Sewing
Machine Company tender their thanks TO Mr.. G w.
Eddy advertisng at his own expense their place
of business, and inviting the public to EXAMINE the
Florence before purchasing elsewhere. Mr.. Eddy
docs the public well as the Florence Company, a
great kindness as by his advertisement the public
are led to make comparison between the Florence
and other sewing machines, which comparison
always result in favor of the former, and thus the
sales of the Company increased, and the public
are provided with the best sewing machine N the
market. Ihe Office OF this company is at No. $50
Chestnut street. wb re all persons are invited TO call
and examine the jus IL celebrated Florence Sewing
Machine, whether they wish to purchase not
The Florence is guaranteed TO give satisIaction, aud
is kept III order without charge,
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DIsoRDEBLY HoUsE.-The police of the
Twentieth Ward paid an official visit to the
house of Elizabeth Fiss, in Carlisle street, below
Stiles about half-past o'clock yesterday morn
ing. A grand fight was in progress at the time,
and the whole neighborhood was alarmed. Eliza
beth and seven other of the inmates were taken
into custody, and all held for trial by Alderman
Fitch
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DANGEROUS CUsToMER.-Henry Clothier
was arrested in Amber street yesterday morning
upon the charge of assault and battery and car
rying concealed deadly weapons. The accused
went to the house of his sisterinlaw, cut the
pillow-cases, besides demolshing the furniture,
and then beat the poor woman in a shameful
manner. When arrested he had aIhuge "billy"
in his possession. He was committed by Alder
man Clouds
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HURLEY-MONRoE.-In Camden, January l.,
1856 at the residence of the brides uncle by the Rev.
w. Walton. MIR. FRANK HURLEY, of Newton
township. Camden county M j., to Miss SALLlE
4. MONROE, of Camden, N. j.
RAMSDELL-LANING.-I this city, January
10, 1865 by Rev. James b. Simmons, Mr.. HENkY
LAFAYETIE Il RAMSDELL of Massachusetts,, and
Miss ELLA a Il lGAIL LANlNCS, of ILLINOIS,
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LONDON PAPERs.-Mr. A. Winch, No.
sos Chestnut street, has sent us the latest num-
bers of Au-the- Year Round, Once-d- Week, and
Cdsselrs Illustrated Paper, and other journals,
received by the steamer Jana, for which we are
under obligations.
Kroner, No. 4O3 Chestnut street, has sent US
Punch, London Fun, lie Toilet, and the Beau
Monde
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SEEING THE ELEPHANT.-A young man
from the country, who Is stopping at the Cont
mental Hotel. made the acquaintance on Satur-
day of two females answering to the names of
Hetty Irvine and Margaret Lesher. A carriage
ride was proposed, during which "greeny" lost
his watch. He accused his fair companions of
the theft. They were arrested, and held to
answer by Alderman Jones.
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CITY INTELLIGE NOE
GFor Additional Local Bems see Third Page.l

A SERIES OF LARCENIEs.- Between II
and IL o'clock last night horse and wagon
loaded with five barrels of coal oil, the latter
stolen from one of the cars on the Beading Rail
road, was recovered by the police. The wagon
was stolen from one place and the horse from
another. The thieves then drove to the car, aud
after securing the oil we're seen by the police as
they we're driving away. Seeing that they were
watched, the thieves jumped from the wagon
and ran oH
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CHoLERA.-In the treatise of w. o b. O'Shaugh.
Messy Professor in the Calcutta Medical College, on
the medicinal properties of Cannabis Indicus, gene
rally known by theioca name OF H1sheesh, 1t is stated
OF the physician, the disease yielded to the myste
rlous influence or this drug and during the preva-
ence OF that dreadful epidemic, individual among
the Turks, Arabs, or HindOos could be Iound with
out preparation OF tue article about hlm, its genial
influence on the mind beng the best safeguard
against the approach OF that fatal Uestilence.
should the cholera visit shores the coming sea-
SON. he Hasheesh Candy, IecentlY introduced into
this country by the Sylvan ORIENT Company, of Bo5-
ton may be of incaculaoe benefit in our large cies,
where this dreadful disease usually proves 20 fear
fully fatal.
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LOVE AND A GOOD DINNER are said to he the only
two things that change man s character. IL may
lie so; can't say But il you want supply o. good
Coal we would unhesItabngly direct YOU TO w.
Alter the great coal merchant, No 951 North NinIh
stT eet, below Gira-d avenue. Alter is man thu
strictest probity and his zion always means 2240
lbs Orders may be lett at the office, sixth and
Spung Garden streets
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BVAaRANCY.-Sevente discharged colored
soldiers, who have no homes, were arrested at
Camp Cadwalader on Saturday, upon the
charge of vagrancy. Four of them are from Vir-
giuia, two from Tennessee, three from Kentucky,
one from Florida, two from District of Columbia,
one from Canada West, one from New York, one
from Ohio, one from Maryland, and one f1om
Pennsylyania
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TELEGRAPH -PHILADELPHLA MONDAY, JANUARY 29 1885,

any opposition. This viii give to each Of the
Wards a large and capacious school-house.
Those in North and south Wards are an orna.
ment TO the oitv, and as the Public School Fund
is always kept in healthy condition, city like
this should never be without the best educational
facilities,
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EXCEEDINGLY EFFECTIVE -,BrotDn's Bronchial
Troches' are exec lent ozonEes for the relief OF
Hoarseness or Sore Throat They are certainly OK
ceedingly effective. We have known several In
stances in which troublesome coughs have ceased
very speedily after one or two Troches were taken
Christian World. LOndon Ennknnd
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IHE EVANS Gift Book Store, at No 62S Cbesnut
streeI, is now aa established institution. great
variety OF Books are ALWAYS Kept on hand, and
valuable Gifts with each Book sold, Orders are
tlled, no matter wDero sent from, and those at a
distance can rest satisfied that they will ret their
Rocks as cheap, and their GIHs VIII be Of the sane
character as II they were to call IN person.
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THosRoF OUR READERS who are fond of novelties
or good leas and O. fees, should ca at the Market,
Street Gea House. No. 1l42 Market street. lately
opened by Boyd & Co., which they will find fitted no
IN novel and attractive style and where they will
tind large and varied assortment Of Teas and COf-
ices Messrs Boyd & Co have had twenty years
experience in business and can offer the public all
ihe ADVANTAGES of the marker
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AN OLD PRovERB NEWLY APPLIED
Twas said, in sage antiquity,
at in the woods you chance to be,
Don't peal forth triumphant shout
Till you are sure of Pettng out"
So, when q suit of clothes you've bought
That is both cheap and stylish thought,
Don't into raptures fall
Till you have proved how long twill last,
And find that all the work stands fast
Like that OF Tower Hall!
We do not profess, for any real or imaginary cause
to sell belolc cost bit selling rapidly stock OF
good, fresh, fashionable, and SOUND Clothing, al
prices guaranteed to be loDsr thin those of dny other
house IN this city. WeRGUe the largest and best as
SOrtnneRt of Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing IN
PtiLadetphiq. TOWER HALL,
No. 5lS MARKET STREET
BENNETT & Co.
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DARING HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-About
o'clock on Saturday night, Mary Thornton, re-
siding at Tenth and Susquehanna avenue,
Twentieth Ward, was accosted a short distance
from her house by four men. Two OF them
seized and held her while the other two robbed
her of her cloak and two dollars in money. The
hiphwaVmen escaped,