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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04
JOSH Billings Papers.

The goose is n grass animal, but dom,
chnw her cud.
They are good liysrs ; about one akcr
to u goose is onuff, altho' there is sum
folks who think that one goose tew l76
Rkers is nearer right.
These two calculations are so far
apart that it IL difficult to tell now what
will finally win.
But | do mt think if | had II farm OF
lis Hkers. awl paid for, that | would
sell it for half that it is worth just be-
cause | can't have any goose upon it.
Geese stay we'll some Of our best
biographers say 70 years, and grow tuh
to the last.
They lay one egg at a time, about the
size Of n goose egg, in which the goslin
lies hid. The goslin is the goose babe.
The goose do Mt suckle its young, but
turns them out to pasture on sumbody's
vacant lot.
They seem to lack wisdom, but Nre
considered sound on tho goose.
They are good eating, but not good
chawing /; the reason of this remainO n
profound sekret tew this day.
When n female goose is at work
Matching, she IL a hard burd to please
she raises clear up from the bottom in a
minute, and will fight a yoke Of oxen il
they show her the least bit Of sass.
The goose is excellent for feathers,
which sheds every year BY the handful.
They arc also amphibecuSscs, besides
several other kind of cusses.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

RoUGH SroRY.-During the time OF II
freshot on the Wabash, where the fiat
country on both side, Of the river was
inundated by the rising water, it be-
came necessary for those in the way to
"escape to the mountains"-the mounds
that uero probably madc by the Indians
for that purpose. A party Of fugitiyes
on their way to safety overlook II man
in a covered wagon, with a span OF
horses, standing still in the road, the
water nearly up 10 the hubs of his
wheels and fast rising. He was sitting
with a small book in one hand and a
whip in the other, reading Il line aloud
and then laying on the whip. They
stopped q moment to listen, attracted
by the mans conduct and were surprised
to hear him road {: the wicked shall
be turned into hsN!"-(cut)-givinE n
frightful emphasis to the word. "Who-
so believeth not shall be damned!'-
(cut)-" How can ye escape the ddmnd
ton of hell ?"-(cut)-and many moro
of the same character, yelling the EN-.
phnsized words Mt the top Of his lungs.
Wondering at his conduct the fugitive'
asked what he meant.
Why" said he, 81 am a Methodist
minister, aud restrained from swearing
but these horses were bought in a re-
gion where they were accustomed to
hear such language, and | am endcaror-
ing to come as near as possible, con-
sc%ientiouSly, in order to induce them TO
move, but Pm"
Here he consulted his book-leayiug
his hearers to imagine what he sought
to give emphasis to his hopclessness OF
making them stir 4 peg.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04
BY TELEGRAPH,
FROM IAN FRANCISCO.

SAN Francisco, May "A p. H.
Specials to the Herald say that the re-
cent rise in gold is partly owing to tho
belief that the recent phase of the Ala
bamu difficulty will cause a disinclina.
ton on the part of Euglishmen to make
further investments in United States
bonds.
President Grant denies that he sent
for General Lee for n conference in re-
gard to reconstruction.
A desperate riot has occurred at
Brownsville, Tenn, caused by a negro
threatening to kill white men.
Mr.. Bullock, candidate renominated
for Governor of Georgia, will be thrown
overheard.
G%oldthwai,e beat Foster TIC points at
billiards.
General Stanley writes 10 General
Sherman from Fort Sully that all efforts
to make peace with the Sioux have
failed. The Indians boast Of killing
many whites this winter. Stanley be-
lieves that WAL parties are now out with
the purpose Of committing d%epredations
on the line Of the Pacific Railroad.
Gould Holy Cross" celebrated by
DR.. Ever at Chr.st's Church with the
highest forms of ~ritualism that have yet
been adopted, were practiced.
The State Teachers Institute met this
morning, and was well attended. A
lnrge number Of teachers are arriving
from the country.
Harry George, agent of the San Fran
cisco Herald 10 New York, has issued a
circular in the press Of the United States,
giving II history Of the Pacific Asso-
ciated Press affairs, setting forth a new
programme, increased prices Of tele-
graphing, etc for the purpose Of break
ing down the Herald. He charges that
the Herald entered into a contract with
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
which contract Inns been broken and the
tariff of prices increased fully l25 per
cent, while the rates have been reduced
to the combination. He appeals to the
press to aid in exposing the monopoly.
The weather is cloudy today. Wind
light. southwest.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

A YELocIpspINARIUM.-A few days
since we briefly alluded to n railroad
velocipede, constructed by Mr.. G. E.
Benton, master mechanic Of the Terra
Haute and St. Louis Railroad. We learn
that it is a complete success. He styles
it n "relocipedinarium." The machine
carries two passengers, and it is pro-
posed to add n seat for one or two more.
The construction is quite simple. There
are four wheels, two in front, four feet
in diameter, with foot crsnks on each
side two in the rear, two feet in diam
eter, and tho whole Of them are con-
nectad together with a light iron frame
work. The wheels arc Hanged the same
rs railroad wheels, and the yelocipedi-
narium is about the size and shape of a
common handcar. It weighs 800 pounds.
The seats for the riders are in tho rear
OF the two front wheels. The machine
has mada four and a quarter miller in l6
minutes. 1t is the inventors intention
to have II seat made and placed on tho
frame work between the front and back
wheels. for the use Of road masters and
other railroad officers who have business
over the road, and have two laborers to
ride back of the driving wheels to do
tho leg work, where there are comfort
able cushioned seats for them, and a
hand rail in front to hold on, so as to
balance themselves.-Tsrra Hauts I'm.
DIANA Express.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

COLONEL CRowE, appointed by Presi-
dent Grant and confirmed by the Senate
rs Governor of New Mexico, was during
the rebellion a Confederate officer of
rank and distinction. Like Longstreet,
after the verdict of arms WAS given
against him, he acquiesced, and, as a
good citizen, did all that he could to re.
store peace and the old relations under
the provisions of the reconstruction
acts. His appointment now 10 u ma.
tional Office is renewed evidence of the
m~agnanimity and entire good faith OF
the Union Republican party. It is a
re-assertion of the oft-made declaration
that we hsrbor no ill.feeling or animos.
ity towards our enemies, but are willing
to meet them on the kindest terms the
momsnt they become the friends and
cease to be the foes of the country. II
is also an olive branch to the Northern
Democracy. If re car forgive our
manly enemies, who met US on the field
and carried honest ~bayouets, in time we
may learn to forgive the less noble foes,
who kept up u FIRE in our rear under
cover Of Congress and the courts. Let
them truly return from the orror Of their
ways and show works meet for repent
ance, and loyal hearts and hands will
welcome them back to the fold OF the
Union.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04
OUR NEW MINISTER TO GREAT
BRITAIN,

News of the appointment and confirm
alton of Mr.. Motley, as successor to our
"diuner out" at the Court of st.
James, having reached the other side Of
the ocean, of course the London papers
are ready with their ]speculations and
comments upon the merits ofthe change.
The high character, the fame and the
abilities Of Mr.. Motley gave the assur-
auce that his appointment as Minister
would be well received in England, and
the tone of the London press upon the
matter proves that this assurance WAS
not %unfouuded. The English had come
to look upon the recall of Mr.. Reverdy
Johnson as certain, for several reasons,
chiefly because he did not truly repre-
sent his country, and on account Of his
abject failure in the Alabama negotia-
lions. As q rule, they express but little
regret at his departure from their midst,
the Tunes saying, with u touch Of sar.
casm, awe shall lose a genial aud in
defatigablc speech-maker;" a dubious
compliment. Mr.. Motley is assured Of II
hearty welcome, since he goes to = u
try which he knows, and where he is
well known. His renown as Il distju-
guishcd man of letters, no less than his
diplomatic fame, has preceded him /;
"nor is there any type Of minister
whom the English will more gladly re-
ceive than the historian and scholar"
In regard to the treatment of the Ala
bama matter by our new Minister, they
expect that "his principles and con-
duct are not likely to DO alleged by any
weakness for them" In that the Brit
ish are right. As they say, Mr.. motley
"iS a thorough representative Of the
Northern Republicans" and in him they
will find ian earnest and uucompro-
missing supporter Of the opinions
which are dominant among US.
England cannot complain since this
IS so, for she must "prefer dealing
with u nation through u Minister who
represents its prevailing impulses"
Such n man may be more harsh and ex-
acting IN a negotiation, hut when the
business is concluded there is n, least
the satisfaction of knowing that it is
likely to prove a real settlement. But
in the appointment of Mr.. Motley II, the
present juncturc. the matter which looms
up prominently is the Alabama claims.
In regard to his instructions upon them,
the Eastern dispatches of the 2sth of
April Informed us that Mr.. Motley i, to
treat them on the principles as enun-
ciated in Senator Summers late speech
that is to say, the United States claim
indemnity for individual and National
injuries. And they will get it, too, if
insisted upon.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

THERE wa, u wedding lately at the
rc,ideacc of II gentleman whose house
is in Indiana. but whose garden is in
OHIO, his estate lying both sides Of the
boundary line. The marriage WAS duly
performed, aud the company had been
for some time engaged in the festivities
arranged, when /, occurred to the cler-
gyman that the license which was pro-
cured in Ohio was not authority for mar
ryiag a couple in Indiana. So, to make
q sure thing Of it, the party marched
out into the garden, and, standing in
the snow, with q crowd Of shiveripg
witnesses, the nervous bride and groom
were again pronounced husband and
wife.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

IMPORTANT DECISION IN BASKRUPrcY.
The Supreme Court OF California has
recently rendered IN important decision
affecting b~ankrupts. The Court holds
that the State law is entirely superseded
by the Act Of Congress, passed March
2, 1867, establishing a uniform system
of bankruptcy throughout the United
States" which took effect June LIST,
1867, and that all proceedings in insol.
vency in the State Courts commenced
subsequent to that date are u nullity.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

Az ASTRONOMICAL "CUss."-The To-
cal Of the Bui.tin, in describing a run
away where the horse turned a corner
and ran over a boy, says:
As he nenred his perihelion, a small
boy crossing his orbit was struck and
knocked whirling to the ground.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

EXPENSE OF RUNNING A CIrY.-The
Stockton Independent says that the ex.
peuditure of the city government, for
eleven months of the current fiscal year,
has been S55,924 10, of which amount
Sl4, 500 90 was for interest on the fund
a1 1aht
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

LAW libraries in Kentucky do not last
long. In one county it is frequently
found necessary to replace volumes
worn out by the attorneys, who use
them in pounding each others heads.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

FUSERALs NEEDED.-A contemporary
complains of the lack Of enterprise Of
the wealthy men of Cincinnati and St.
Louis, and says "the great rant Of
each city is about ~thirty-ive fir,t.class
funerals"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

"PRoF." SWIFT, Of Providence, is to
make his 1000 miles velocipede trip on
a three-wheeled machine which is
worked BY the hands. SWEET will sweat,
we think.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

A rELEeRArHIc velocipede is men,
toned, that shall run on a wire from
New Orleans to New York in an hour
and q half.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

WHAT is the difference between an
overcoat and a baby2 An ovsrcoat is
what you wear (were), and a baby is
what you was.-Dmorali1sd Exchange.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

A VERY eulogistic obituary Of a lady
rays: "She was married tweut!-four
years, and all that time never once
banged the door"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

The Richmond Examiner says there il
no finer exercise for II young womsn's
lungs than churning.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04
you HNOON sTOCK REPORT.
: nrroRrIn DAILY Ut II. II. TLAou 4 Co.. GOLD HILL.

'HErORrEp DAILY Ut II. II. TLLG1 4 CO.. GOLD HILL.
SAN Francisco, May f..
20 Ophir, $39L33 80; 20 Gould & Curry, $129;
4G3 Savage, SlOJO11O@l0TG112H b 30; % Chol.
lar.Potosi. $553J6c23G1235 5 40; 95 Hale j. Nor.
cross, Sl7ONlTTX6lTa21T5 8 80; 100 Crown
Point. SG2H6t63TQ D65: 39S Yellow Jacket, $G4x
GG6065XGGG 8 30; 81 Empire Mil. $G0a5SGl59:
81 Imperial. SS2H@S3Gs5 b 30; 81 Kcntuck, $3.50
G24G6247X0a52H $50; 40 Alpha, S3sHG3TS
man, $0s096H09TGi0i b 80; 90 Sierra Nevada,
$500: 2l5 Daney, $4a15 b 80; 8 Exchcqucr, $40;
ITO Segregated Belchor, $9A; $50 American,
S59X65p9C2 b 30: ITO Lady Bryan, Sl4EGl5 b
80; 25 Justice, $132liG13L; 10 Occidental
SoGI6@2B; 100 Bclcher, S23023I:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04
4. O. of G. r.

OLIVE BRANCH LODGE NO. Is, NEtNR
" Independent Order Of Good Temp-SM
lara, meets every FRIDAY EVENING, ~
at their Lodge Room. Odd Fellows Hall ., MN
corner OF Main and Blanchard streets, Goid AN.
All members In good standing arc inyl " r n
tend. j. /. "'S
A. J. BEALs, W. 8. r,
Gold Hill, February VI, 1859. "'rH
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

MARX TWAIN is to marry and give up
humorous literature. Fiddlesticks!
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

The oldest man in the world has just
died in Poland, aged l39.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

THE sUBscRIBERHAvTNG ESTABLISHED
spcctfully inform the citizens Of Gold Hill that
he Is prepared to attend to all demands In his
business, at ALL HOURS, day or night, and on
the most reasonable terms.
My wagon is painted blue, and my name II on
the sides.
Orders len at George Stocklc's. opposite the
| San Francisco Restaurant. or nj the Gold Hill
| Brcwcr, opposite Odd Fellows Hall. will be
attended TO. FREDERICK SHARBACH.
Gold Hill, April 30, 1869. ap30-tf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04
ChicaEo ews.

CHICAGO, May 2.-Geuernl Jones re.
sumsd tho duties Of Postmaster yester-
day.
The Associated Press meet on Friday
to investigate the charges ngainst J..
Russell Young, relative to furnishing
news to a paper outside of the As,ocia-
ton.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-05-04

nn.,i.I 70 The Gold Hin Daily News. by the Allan
lie and Pacific TeleErarh LIne.l
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.
A Notable Death In Illinois.

A Notable Death In Illinois.
CHICAGO, May 3.-John H. Lywood,
an old aud wealthy citizen, and one OF
the lurgest ~landholders of Illinois, died
at his residence 10 Hillsboro to-day.
From New York.
NEW YORK, May a.-The Prospect
Fair Association of Brooklyn will hold
a race meeting under the stewardship
of the American Jockey Club, to follow
the meeting at Jerome Park.
The great trot between American Girl
and Lady Thorn is postponed on nc'
count Of a bad track.
The charge Of fraud against a mem.
Der of the so-called spiritual photo
graphers was dismissed to-day. A
member read a rambling defense stating
the involuntary taking of spiritual
photographs which he couldn't explain,
but it was developed within him. The
Justice decided that the prosecution
failed to establish its case.
Two men jumped into the money
wagon of the American Express ut the
corner Of Broadway and Pearl streets, TO.
day, and Knocked the messenger, but
were arrested before they could drive
oT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-28
NEWS OF TIE DAI.
40 .ho,c the a'ery age and body Of the Times.

When Geo Grant was at Newport on Tues.
day he expresseda desire to be introduced TO
Ida Lewis, aod she came over in her boat and
met him on the wharf The President there
upon made the following speech: am nap
~ to meet you Miss Lewis. as one OF tue ne
roc, noble women OF the age. regret lay
engagements have been such as not TO aiio~
me to call on you at your homo, Farewell.
The Gettysburg visitors amused themselves
Yesterday in designating the positions OF the
extreme left OF the Army Of the Potomac on
the "a of july. The examination OF the en-
tire field, with the work OF peg, driving, is now
almost complete. The statue OF Peace was
hoisted to its place on the Gettysburg Monu'
ment yesterday. The quartette is now COM
plete-War, History, Plenty, and Peace.
Jenkins made his promised trip over the
Niagara. on Wednesday on tight rope, and
mouutcdo on bicycle His machine was arranged
so as to throw tue weight under and place him
virtually astride Of the rope. 1t was queer
sight, poor feat, but sharp trick. Several
Thousand persons witnessed IT,
VILLAIN Lake, the proprietor OF Lakes Cir
Gus, was shot at CRANKY. Mo, on the 2lst by
man famed Kellyon, whom he had elected
for not paying tAc admission price. Ooe
thousand dollars reward has been offered Tor
Kellyon arrest.
Horace Maynard and other leading Tonnes
sec Radicals held secret meeting at Nash
vile yesterday, having in view, it Is thought,
the reorganization OF the party IN the State,
and probably "fillibustcrlng movement up
on the State Government.
Governor Bowie of Maryland having receiv'
cd information that vessel from German
port, having on board large number OF con-
victs, is on its way to Baltimore, has taken
measures, to prevent their landing AID compel
the vessel to return TO Europe.
The Fenian Congress, in session at New
York yesterday, decided that Circles not in
good standing, shall not &c represented, but
that Circles may be restored 10 good standing
BY the Congress and allowed representation.
The Governor of Colorado has called on the
citizens of that country to arm and assist in the
humiliation Of the Indian tribes who are com
hitting all sorts Of violence and depredatnns
there.
A friend Of Chief Justice Chase at 81. Louis
has recei7ed letter from him, in which ne
states tha. be is out of all political contests, and
no one need be jealous Of him hereafter.
Prince Arthur leaves Halifax to-day for
Charlottctowu, n. s. He was yesterday en-
tertaiped By the officers of the French frigate
at the former place.
Yesterday there were received at the Treas
urer's Office two more counterfeit ten dollar
notes, They were good productions and well
calculated to deceive,
The Baltimore Schuetzentest closed ycstcr
dav with the award Tor TARGET shooting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-28
ses.U II E.isSsAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Aug. 2s-Tne msr-
ket this morning WAS only fairly active. Flour
dull and price: weak, the decline in the Nor h
ern markets eaecting prices here. Wheat quiet,
with offerings Of 800 bushels red nearly all OF
which was taken At III lZS. l3C, 49, III, lI3,
and l4j; quality poor to good. Corn steady
and prices firm and looking up sales Of l2Do
bushs. mixed At lls. 1le, 30 and l2i Geo bushs
yellow Ito. Rye atesdy, with some enquiry,
and sales a. 10 Cats IN lair reques. offerings
Of 1900 bushels and sales at 81 and 90.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKrT.-fhe mar
ket yesterday Of Drovers' Rest was quite lively,
though pr ces were not maintained. We quote:
400 head OF Cattle were sold at S3s625 per 100
lbs gross; 800 Sheep and Lambs brought $2a
81 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-28

fCorre. pondenco Of the Ale1aIdfis Gazette !
SALEM, F4uqrinr county, August PIN
my las. letter 1 gave you short account oil
the progress aud improvement OF the village
of Salem and i;s surroundings. These I'M
prevems.ts- arr still going o. addltl9ns to
several houses are teil.g made; and the build
lng OF several new U.cs sre IN contemplation.
see no god reason why Salem should not
become thrl ing place; It's proximity to
market, its productive region, and above all
the healthineSs u the country around it, arc
all advantages which canno, be overlooked
am sorry to hear, through your paper, from
different portions Of our State, the almost total
failure of the corn crop. As regards the pros
poets OF tbs art OF the State, We will make 4
iair crop Of rorn if we should have no more
rain. There has been an unprecedented aux
iety with tt" farmers to get their wheat to
market. Il is turning out well, and they are
satisfied win tho prices they aro getting III
Alexandra an glad - it'd Aiexandria
waking up ~ Ler interest IN not allowing BAL
timorc to take from her what she IS Justly en-
titled to. knoT oil very few who have or
intend to send their wheat ~ Baltimore
Several tried it last year, who, am sure, viii
rot this, though desperate effort has ocen
made on the part Of the Ba!timoreans Tor the
trade. b.licvc II the Alexandra merchants
continue 10 give satisfaction to their cuStomcTS'
not trusting the Weighing of the wheat to
others, BIZ, attending to It themselves, and see
ing that there is no. too much loss at the scale
they will put an end to The effort baltimore IS
making to get their trade. Let Winchester 5
extension be compile ed to, StrasburC, let
Georgetown make her stem 10 the Hampshire
rOad-a will avail nothing if Alexandria will
IL ,rLo sba al n p1D II \
am much pleased that M prediction, in
regard to the increase of the subscription list
of the Gazette, is tcing realized, and it.needs
no apology on your part to have noticed 1t IN
your paper. There arc seyeTnl farmers and
Others, in this reishbarhood;- who Wilt! not
already order your paper.
Before ! close this communication, permit
NE to express my satisfaction 70 find that ever
lasting notice of the base ball is being discon
,jnued in your papcr Uoless am very much
mistaken. the young men of Your city could
give the country something through yonr paper
that would interest your readers more than
.'hasn ~ articles. SALEM
TIE ART OF CONFERENCE.-The slang
whsn ghg style of newspaper writing, 60 much
in vogue at the pre:cn. dsy,'is criticised with
due severity in the lssL number of the Citizen
Round Table Blu. me other extreme is just sS
Objectionable TO spread cut over several
pages tina. which may be expressed in few
liueA Is most repreheniihle. Some one who sp.
precistes brcyity administers the following
sound advice Rich. Whg
Whatever you have to say, ny friehu,
Watcher witty. or q ave or gay,
Conaense as much as ever you can,
And say in the readie.t way
And whether you write ON rural Affairs,
Or particular things in town,
lust take word of friendly advice
Bell it down.