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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-08-19


divisions of Decaen, L'Amirault, Eros
sard, Canrobert, and the Imperial
Guard. Alvensleben was sustained
successfully by the Tenth Corps and
detachments of the Eight and Ninth.
under Prince Frederick Charles. A
severe combat ensued, lasting twelve
hours. The losses on both sides were
heavy. The Prussian Generals Doe
ring and Wldel were killed, and Rou-
SIGH and Graschen were wounded.
Notwithstanding the superiority Of the
French force they were driven in upon
Metz. King William to-day saluted
the troops on the field Of, battle, which
they had glorlously maintained.
BERLIN, August 1s.-The details OF
the conflict at Pont Mousson have just
been received. Marshal Bazaine was
endeavoring to fall back from Metz to
verdun. He was attacked at Q o'clock
on Tuesday morning, by the Filth d.
vision, and forced to face about. The
Prussians were admirably firm, though
they sustained an attack of four French
corps. Amongst them was the Impe-
rial Guard. After fighting CALAMITY
for six hours, the Prussian Fifth Dlvi-
sion was reinforced from the Tenth
Corps. These reinforcements arrived
OPPORTUNITY. The French found that
a proongation Of the contest would be
impossible, and retired upon Metz,
with the loss of 1900 prisoners, two
eagles and seven cannon. The French
utterly disregarded the convention Of
Geneva, by mutilating the dead, firing
on the surgeons, ambulanccs, etc.
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PROTECT THE EYEsIaHT.-There Is
probably no bodily loss SO painfully
affecting rs the deprivation Of eye
sight; and all ailments Of the eye,
whether they be merely weakness or
more serious disease, are very serious
matters, especially for persons In the
professions and in the many vacations
which make unusual demands upon
that delicate organ. Prevention In
this case, as In most Others, Is much
better, because more practicable, than
cure. The Medical Independent advises
its readers, as wise precautions, to
have, when using the eyes, plenty Of
sunlight in the day, and plenty Of arti-
fetal light in the night. The same
authority adds this further counsel |:
Have q steady light If possible, and
avoid the blaze which flickers and
waves. Take the light from above
rather than from any point below or
in front of the eye-just above the
head, on one side or the other, so that
it may come owe the shoulder and
illuminate the space between the eye
and its work. Avoid working contin-
uously until the eyes are fatigued; do
not use them when they are tired;
stop any kind of employment when
any wearied or painful sensation Is
experienced In the nerve or In the lids;
give them plenty Of rest, not only BY
sufficient sleep at night, but also rest
In the day.. Wash them with cold
water several times q day this Will
restore vigor, cleanse away Impurities
and prevent corruption. Do not rub
or handle the eyes; this weakens their
force, makes them more sensitive to
the touch of dust, reddens their surface
and subjects them to Inflammation.
Refrain from using foreign substances
upon the eye or Its coverings, and
maintain good digestion.
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A MASSACHUSETTS paper solemnly
chronicles the fact that Moses Lyman
of Massachusetts,, id around o good
deal because q thunder shower came
up before he had succeeded in getting
in his hay crop, and that a pious hired
man reproved him for his profanity,
telling him that lightning would strike
his house If he didn't quit. Like Ajax,
he defled the lightning, and immedi-
ately a red-hot bolt ripped up the
shingles of his roof and ran q muck
through the pantry, filling the profane
farmer with CONSERVATION and the
pious hired man with ave-. At first
blush we are disposed to accept this as
q direct reproof from heaven Of a
wicked and foolish practice but when
we reflect that Ben Wade's house has
never been struck by lightning, we
are forced to the conclusion that the
Massachusetts, case was merely 4 COIN
..Io-an
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-08-19
Emp1oYMENr AND Epuo1T1oN.

Our unfortunate neighbon In Mex
leo have had the nominal trial Of self
government for some fifty years, or
Whereabouts. The progress made in
that time has not been such as to give
very favorable testimony to the capac-
ity Of the Mexicans for governing
themselves. Their cousins on the
continent have succeeded
rather better and possibly all have
done as well at least as they would
have done under the old system of CO
lonial rule. Yet In none Of the Span
ish republics OH this continent have
the high expectations been realized
which were held forth in the eloquent
language Of Henry Clay and Others Of
the early friends Of the emancipated
colonies. And what Is the reason?
Evidently the lack Of two things es-
sential to the prosperity Of any peo-
pie, and especially of such nations as
undertake to establish free Govern
ments, based not on the hereditary
claims of certain families, but on the
will of the people, the consent Of the
governed. And these two essentials
are education and employment. lgno-
rance and idleness are the allies of des-
potism. The class power rests OH the
feebleness of the subject and no peo-
pie are more feeble, and, we may add,
more lacking in the appreciation Of
what constitutes manliness than the
idle and the ignorant. When igno-
rance is spoken Of, 1t Is not simply de-
flciency in what is called literary edu-
cation. The accomplished scholar may
be hopelessly ignorant Of the laws Of
health and morality, and n disposition
to idleness is sufficient to neutralize
the good Of all that q man knows. On
the other hand, the pursuit Of honest
industry enlightens and elevates the
man who Is classed among the igno-
rant, till he becomes a better citizen
than his ignorant, educated neighbor,
a better husband and parent, and a
more enlightened elector and freeman.
There are more or less political lazza-
roni in every republic. In q country
like Mexico they become bandits upon
occasion, and in IL W country they
are lawleSs freebooters, In q more
sneaking and less manly mode. The
rank and file of the great army Of
office seekers is made up Of men who,
if employed, would be better citizens,
and, if educated in the true sense,
could do better for themselves than to
run after the chance Of official patron
age. Such men, to whatever party
they may %nominally belong, really
form one party by themselves; and
whatever principles they may profess
are really moved by the one principle
of self-interest. They are the class
who are always Instructions to prog
ress and improvement, and are either
themselves designing men or are the
prey of demagogues. 1t is by their
course that the science of government
is degraded into mere ofice-hunting,
and the purpose Of legislation made to
look no higher than the enriching Of
classes or the %fnrthering Of narrow
views. Happily for the United States,
we have usually in the great majority
of thinking men-employed and wise
sufficient reserved strength to hold
idleness and ignorance in check.
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T FROM PARIS.

PARIS, August 1s-Noon.-lt was
rumored this morning that a demon
stration had been made around the
Hall of tho Corps Legislatif.
About 2 T. NJ, the Gdalois says, ell
couraging dispatches were received
from Bazaine, but they must be kept
secret as yet, to prevent any of the
Marshal's plans reaching the enemy.
The Figaro proposes the presentation
of a sword of honor to MacMahon.
Subscriptions are started for that pur-
pose already.
The very large chateau Of Chambord
has been placed at the disposal of the
authorities by the Count de Chambord
as a military hospital. It contains 44O
rooms, 800 of which are UNFINISHED,
and all have chimneys, and are we'll
adapted for the use to which the noble
owner devoted them.
Mr.. Washburn, the American Minis
ter, fluids himself overwhelmed with
the consequences Of assuming the pro-
lection of the Prussian subjects.
lie Arergne says: Gail military au-
thorities approve of the retreat from
Metz"
A correspondent of 'Sofr describes
the entrance of the Prussians into Sa-
verne. He says: "They do not NAL
treat the country people, but exact
acquisitions out Of proportion to the
population. Large sums of money,
and enormous quantities of bread, to-
bacco, wine, beef and forage, are de-
manded at all places. Where our peo-
pie resist the Prussians, they are very
cruel, but otherwise they are disposed
to be quiet and kind, Many peasants
kill their horses to prevent Prussians
taking them,
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AMIsrXKE.-The report Of Governor Blasdel
being on his way to Hamilton was the outgrowth
Of an error. Il was another mans name that
somebody tortured the whole item out Of
VIVA PM Ns1ne.
As we copied the other item, we also
copy the above correction. The Gov.
Is In Carson, supposed to be studying
subtraction by the rule of three. He
Is also reported to be engaged in put
ting up a political estate" composed
of nearly his entire administration, all
from the western part Of the State
except Mr.. Crosman Of White Pine
for Lieutenant Governor. The Gov
ernor is a "~strategist," if anybody can
only see 1t.
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DISPATCH.
DATES TO LAST NIGHT.
BY n CABLES.
THE SEAT OF WAR !
The PrassIsns Attempted TO Cut the
French Line.

The PrassIans Attempted 10 Cut the
French Line.
PARIS, August ls.-The French Gov
eminent represent previous reverses Of
the army as entirely checked, and the
attempt of the enemy to interfere with
the concentration of the corps at Chal-
on, Is completely repulsed.
BERLIN, August 1S.-A provincial
correspondence says: SIN resuming
possession of her former German pos
sessions on the Rhine, Prussia means
to reimburse her plundered subjects
who were expelled from France"
LONDON, August 1s.-In the serious
engagement which occurred on Tues
day near Gravilotte, the French held
their ground but suffered a heavy loss.
PARIS, August 1s.-La Patrfe gives
the following resume Of information
received from its private sources:
"The army under Marshal Bazaine.
resting upon one Of the strongest
places in the world, occupied near
Metz a position which enabled 1t to
check the enemy and gain precious
time. The Prussians decided to turn
into Metz, but Bazaine knew their in
tention and crossed the Moselle In sew
eral places. At the same time lie was
not surprised, as has been said. He
knew he must soon meet the enemy
and was prepared by crossing the Mo-
selle. The French intended to fall
back on Chalon, but the Prusslans II
deavored to cut the French line four
times. They attacked and were re-
pulsed with great loss. The army of
Raaaiue continued Its march and may
be considered as certain to make a
junction with the corps Of Mcmahon
and Trochu. With this result the
Prussians will be unable to prevent it.
This changes the situation vastly.
Bazaine will then be at the head of a
larger force than those opposed to
him ; and when he wishes he may as
sumo the offensive. This view Of affairs
Is based on information from the scene
of hostilities, dated Tuesday, 10TH"
A private dispatch, dated Thionvtlle,
Monday, 4 p. NJ, says: "The cannon
aiding of the Prusslans commenced at
8 O'Clock, and lasts yet. Many Of the
enemy have been placed hors de COM
b1t.D AS
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RUNAWAY AND SERIOUS INJURY TO A
LApY.-The Oakland Transcript, OF
the 18th, says:
Two Oakland ladies met with an I'M
fortunate accident while riding along
the San Leandro road last Monday, by
the horse which they yer driving be-
coming frightened and running away.
The occurrence transpired near the
residence of Mr.. Derby. One Of the
ladies climbed over the back Of tae
seat and alighted OH the ground safely,
but her companion was thrown out by
the carriage striking against a post OH
the side Of the road, and she was found
TO be seriously injured.
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I. CuIxrv uop nrsrrSCToN.-SoI

A CHANCE FOR DIsTINcTIoN.-Some
years ago the now familiar conundrum
was propounded in this town: "Why
Is a dilatory young dog like the roof
of a house," This was duly consid-
cred, puzzled over, given up, and an
swered by the propounder: because
1t Is a slow pup slope upl." Sanford
Miller, n Of vi most prominent
citizens, was present, and the question
and answer suggested to his ever active
mind another conundrum: "Who the
gosh dam ever saw q slow pup on the
ruff of q house?" Years have passed,
and this abstruse question remains un-
answered. Mr.. Miller has peregri-
mated somewhat since that day, but Is
again q resident Of Auburn, and Is
experimenting affairs at the American
Hotel, where he Is prepared and dis
posed to render special honors to "the
gosh dam man that will answer that
gosh dam question" He will not
accept an eyasiye answer.-StmS 1ao
.NfriDpS-
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HONOR TO TIE GREAT STATESMAN
Hon. VIM. H. Seward, the great states
man Of America, Is now en- route to
this coast, on his way to China, and
will probably arrive here on Friday.
The Central Pacific Railroad Company
yesterday dispatched their Superin-
tendent's car to Ogden to meet the
eminent man and convey him to San
Francisco. The car was we'll loaded
with supplies Of the best Of everything
that could be had in the market. The
venerable and honored Seward met
with a warm reception in this city at
the time of his visit to this city n year
ago. Our local military companies,
bands, etc., should be brought ont to
give him a still more hearty welcome
on the occasion Of his second VISIT
Sacramento Record, .Aug. 18th.
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Prussia Reported to Demand the
Exclusion Of the Bonaparte
Family from the Throne
as a Condition Of

LONDON, August ia we'll in
formed diplomat says that Prussia will
exact no surrender Of French soil, but
will insist on the exclusion Of the
Bonaparte family from the throne.
Other terms Of peace are not recon-
cllablc with the French, including
doubtless a partial reimbursement Of
the cost of the war. 1t may be added,
the political restoration Of the House
of Orleans is currently discussed as
probable.
The French Ambassador Of Brussels
refused Francois Hugo, q son Of Victor
Hugo, a passport to Paris.
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RRoM PRUSSIA.

The Hattie or Wednesday RveainE..
Fi9ht sf Twelve Hours-Ersneh
Driven In en- metx-kinG Wiiltam
0alutes the TrO0ps On the hostlc
RieId-The AAair NJ PentM susssa
The French Beaten.
New York, August ls.-A dispatch
from Berlin, Thursday, gives the fol-
lowing official account of the Pont
Mousson affair of Wednesday evening:
General Alvensleben advanced yester-
day with the Third Corps toward the
east side Of Metz, OH the line Of the
retreat toward Verdun. He
encountered severe fighting with the
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SAN FRANCISCO, August 1872. NJ
Governor Haight has commissioned
Gen. II. A. Cobb as Major General N.
G. g., rice General Lucius NJ. Allen,
whose term has expired.
The weather is warm and cloudy,
with threatened rain.
Gold, at 8 p. NJ, 11GA.
The German Committee have just
received n dispatch from Berlin, ac-
knowledging the receipt of $4,000,
subscribed In this city, and also n dis
patch announcing the continued ad.
VANCE of the PrussianA which causes
depression among the French and ex-
cites enthusiasm among the Germans.
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MEN now living remember that a
good teacher In an Eastern State was
dismissed by the school board because
he taught grammar. One Of these
owlish alumni Of antiquity moved q
resolution, which was passed unan-
imously, that no teacher should be
employed that kaoeed grammar.
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ASAFE PoslTIoN.-While the grosser
elements Of Neyada-the rough limbs,
rs 1t were, of political nature-are
engaged In n violent kicking of each
Others shins, our friend John |. CHM
has taken a central passive attitude
between the two, and as editor-in-chief
of the Silrer State, at Knoxville, will
henceforth occupy the position of the
woman's organ Of the State.-E Ro
Cnroaicle.
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FROM PARIS.

PARIS, August 1S.-Du SOH' says 1t
is feared certain important railway
connections we're to be cut by the
enemy, which would thwart the pres
ent movement of the French army.
The General commanding at Chalons
was sent with q strong column to pre-
vent this movement Of the Prussians,
and to assure our communications.
That column arrived In time to accom-
plish Its mission.
The different battles around Metz
were fought by the troops Of the Sec
ond, Third and Fourth Corps. About
49, 900 French troops were engaged.
The Prussian loss was very great, and
Is computed at $4,000. The French
loss Is very small, owing to the aid
afforded by their cannon and the ada
cent fortress. The investment Of Stras-
burg is so slack that French troops
have entered and reinforced the gar
rison, and provisions have also been
carried there without any attempt at
capture. A Paymaster Of the French
left there with a large amount of trca-
sure without any hindrance whatever.
It would seem that rs the Prussians
have no siege trains, they have given
ND the idea Of q regular siego, having
attacked Phalsburg unsuccessfully.
The Prussians have retreated six mil
limetres in the valley Of Dohsenheim
to assure their communication. 1t Is
pretty certain that the Prince Royal
of Prussia was wounded In one OF the
battles around Metz.
An official dispatch from Marshal
Bazaine is just received. He claims a
great victory over Prince Frederick
Charles and General Steinmetz, be-
tween Gouralncourt and Frauville.
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save that of his country, and declares
that all good citizens must, by moral
restraint, keep down those who seek
In public misfortunes the only oppor-
tunity to satisfy their detestable de-
signs"
The Senate is IN session to-day. The
Corps Legislatif has adjourned to await
further news from the scene Of the war.
The Monfteur de Ia Fotta publishes a
list Of German vessels captured, eleven
In number.
The theaters are nearly all closed.
Prince Napoleon has sent his chill
dren and valuables away, against the
remonstrance Of the Empress.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-08-19

LATER returns from North Carolina
indicate that the first reports of the
election were greatly exaggerated.
The heavy Democratic majority of
thousands in the State is dwindling
down into Insignificant hundreds.
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A DISASTROUS FIRE AT KNIGHTS
FERRY,-The Stockton Herald Of the
10Th Instant says;
A fire occurred ut knights Ferry at
about l O'Clock this morning. destroy
ing property to the amount Of $50, 600.
4 man named Cole had a very narrow
escape, being badly burned on the arm;
The names Of those who were burned
out r n. B. and j. b. Buddinton,
Palmer & Moulton, A. F. Bartlett,
Gan diner & Mclean. A. Voght, Kline
& Co., P. Englehart. Eight buildings
were burned down.
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STILL LATER From PARIS.

PARIS, August 1s-Evening.-Gen
Trochu has been appointed Command
er-in-Chief of all the forces at Paris,
and has issued a proclamation counsel
Ing order, not only In the streets, but
under trial consequent upon the situa-
ton. He says: "France must have
the demeanor of a great nation con-
Quoting Its own destiny, and the Gov
eminent will gain confidence in them.
He appeals to all men and to all par
ties. BE belongs himself to no party,
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JupaEsmPs.-On the demise Of Judge
Leake, Of Phoebe, a long petition was
sent to T. P. Hawley, Of this city, ask
ing him to accept an appointment to
the vacancy-it being conceded that he
could get the appointment from Gov
ernor Biasdel. Mr.. Hawley is q can
didate for the Supreme Bench, and
could not accept the place. Since then
Others have been mentioned for the
place, among them w. w. Bishop,
Esq, j. o. barrow, Esq, and we do
not know who else.-Hhne Pine Neacs,
lIM.
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The Forty-lrst Congress expires oil
the 4th Of March, 1871, and the Forty
second begins its legal existence on
the 9Th of March, 1871, and closes two
years after, on the 4th of March, 1873.
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A "spYHNx" Is a fairy, q pyramid, a
goal, a mountain In Egypt with q vir-
gins head carved on the top, the lady
Of the lake, a mlsnomer, a humbug, a
lie, q true thing, an ancient writer, n
nameSake, an accident,
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"EvANEscENcE" Is defined as soft,
goodness, the work of God, flesh, a
State we are In when we have the con-
sumption, or are absent-minded.