November 13, 1858 (4 pages)

eel naar sd Ghe Wress. AN AssyLuM For INEBRIATES.— The State of New York has at last done what should have been done ev: ‘erywhere longago. She has laid the corner stone of a State Assylum for inebriates. The building is to be 265 feet long, and will be completed in about two years. Nearly $50,000 has already been subscribed to the anstitution. The town of Binghampton, where it is to be built, has given 250 acres of land for its site, and the State is expected to make a handsome appropriation to it at the next Legislature. Itwill be a home for the confirmed drunkard, who will thus be kept from crime and prevented from inflicting misery and shame upon his family, while at the same time he may learn to control his horrible appetite and be restored to virtue and usefulness. If there were such an institution as this inevery State,there would be less need for prisons and poor houses, less domestic unhappi~ ness, and less social corruption. Iv ever any poet illustrated the Shakespearean definition, by being “‘of imagination all compact,” that poet was certainly Shelley. What a sublime imagination he exhibits in “‘Prometheus Unbound,”—yet what love and tenderness! _ Here is a passage which is certainly not surpassed by any: bard with whom we are familiar: Which trample the dim winds : in each there stands A wild-eyed charioteer urging their flight. Some looked behind, as fiends parsued them there, And yet Isee no shapes but the keen stars : Others, with burning eyes, lean forth and drink With eager lips the wind of their own speed, As if the thing they loved fled on before, And oot even now, they clasped it. Their bright ocks Stream like a comet's flashing hair: they all Sweep onward.” What a subject for Flaxman or Retsch, this picture of the Hours!— Nothing is meagre, nothing wanting; the personification is complete. No words can sharpen the impression it leaves upon the mind. Tse Earta Works ror Man —It is a machine which yields new service to every application of intellect. Every plant is @ manufactory of soil. In the stem of the plant development begins. The tree can draw on the whole air, or the whole earth, or the rolling main. The tree is all suction pipe, imbibing from the ground by its roots, from the air by its twigs, with all its might. The atmosphere is an immense distillery, drinking in the oxygen and the carbon from plants, and absorbing the essence of every solid on the globe. It 1s the receptasle from which all things spring,and into-which all return. The invisible air-takes form and solid mass. Our senses are sceptics, and only believe the impressions of the moment.— They do not believe what is demonstrated to them—that these vast mountain chains are made of gases and rolling wind. They do not believe what 18 true, that one half the rocks which compose the great globe, every solid substance, the soil we cu!tivate, are wade up of animals, and plants, and invisible oxygen. Nature is as subtle as she is strong. Her processes of detomposition and reconstruc= tion ‘might be followed out in higher grades of existence, rank into rank, to sentiont beings. They burn with interval fire which wastes while it works. The great agencies work in man as in all.— Emerson. -iee-The Poet Lariat of San Juan gets. off the following : Long cues, short cnes, And no cues at all; Fat men, lean men, Ssur Your Moura.—That sounds GaB.— Stephenson, the great raillike very rough advice, and folks who! road inventor, was once worsened in are afflicted with a propensity to talk on all occasions may think it is meant for them. But these remarks have no reference to the cacoethes loquandi; they are intended as a useful hint to those who are troubled with that “‘hell of all diseases,” the toothache. The immediate cause of this painful complaint, in most instances, is exposure of the nerve in decayed teeth to the cold air, owing to the habit most persons have of breathing through the open mouth. This practice subjects the delicate nerve to sudden inflamation—and hence the toothache, for if the swollen nerve were not confined on all sides by the interior walls, #0 to speak, of the tooth there would be no pain. Now, if the mouth is kept closed, and breathing performed through the nostrils, the atmosphere we inhale becomes warm by the time it reaches the teeth, and produces no irritation, thus largely decreasing the liability to toothache. Particularly on leaving heated rooms and going forth into the cool atmosphere should the mouth be kept closed, and also during the hours of sleep. We know by experience that keeping the mouth shut will do more to prevent toothache than any thing else except a dentist’s forcepe. The writer of this was formerly afflicted terribly on every recurrence of cold weather, until he chanced to read a hint such as is given above, and which he at once took. Since then, for nearly three years, he has been perfectly free from any serious attack of hisoldenemy, Try it, ye sufferers. No Tosaoco.—Under this title “Bubbles,” inthe Golden Era,makes the following plea for the convict deprived of the weed : his tobacco, who, for a long term of years, has become so identified with the article as not to be separated without many a severe pang. Justice should ever be tempered with mercy. It surely is sufficient punishment to be doomed to hard labor in the State Prison, without being deprived of that which can possibly be of no harm to others, but is sometimes more than meat and drink to the habitual chewer. Every prisoner has a Bible in his cell, and why not a little of the “weed,” if he desire it? The Bible, tobacco and enlightenment go handin-hand, and have for centuries. If after his daily wearisome task, the poor convict can derive solace from the consolations of the Gospel, how much better would he feel were they garnished with the comforts of a nice chew o’tobacco! Let us be merciful. Bae How much air we:breathe is thus told in Blackwood’s Magazine : ‘““When we breathe, we draw in the air by our nostrils, which penetrate the trachea, or windpipe, from thence passing into the bronchial tubes and tubelets, and from thence into the aircells. Here it yields part of its oxygen to the blood, receiving carbonic acid in exchange. It was drawn in by a dilation of the chest, and is driven. out again by a contraction of the chest. Science has actually measured the amount of air inspired and expired—namely, about 20 or 25 cubic inches each time. But we never empty our lungs by an expiration ; there is always a much larger quantity of air remaining in the airscells; this quantity varying of course with the force of the effort. Herbst found that, while eg — was the uantity e in ordinary quiet breathing, ti quanty would rise to 90, and even 290 cubic inches by very energetic efforts. It is therefore calculated that an adult man Short men and tall; with a well developed chest, will rechon = ve skins, tain about 2” pews inches of air in ere ae his lungs, after each expiration, du~ incense ring ordinary breathing; and as 25 Bee ses aes ere inches aig ape . us ‘Next in—— iration, there wi alternatel 2 comand about 175 and ‘200 oubie inches of ue aan tataht tae air ap oe the erik sce pe 6 every agree, over the area 0: ungs. gts ines aon phrase ‘vast area’ is no exageration ; eT¥.TOS (Hupromas. for small as the bulk of those organs _ _. traly is, the amount of surface on Bap~The real secret of preserving . which blood is exposed to the air in beauty lies in three simple things— . them, has been calculated by Linde~ Cibpeline, iperance, exercise, and cleanliness. . neau at not less than 2642 square F149 bak [Lola Montes. feat. Is it not seolostel pen Quicxsriver.— Dimes in the hands. ‘at, in the course of a single year Quroxstt-van-— Dimes in the hands 100,000 cubie feet of air have been of abeatrarite.— rawn in and expelled, by somethin a ee » OY & The more any one ks of him. like 9,000,000 of separate and comself the leas he likes to hear another . plicated actions of breathing, to aerate more than 3,500 tons of blood 2” talked of, : an argument by a gentleman whose advantage over him consisted ina fluent command of language. Satisfied that be was right, he mentioned the circumstance to a legal friend who agreed to vanquish Stephenson’s wordy opponent if he, Stephenson, would acquaint him with his positions and arguments. This Stephenson did, and had the pléasure of witnessing the total discomfiture of his opponent by the lawyer; whereupon he exclaimed: “Great is the gift of gab {” Mr. Hubbell, an eminent Philadelphia lawyer, seems to think otherwise. He isa graduate of Yale College, and having been twice appealed to by a committee of Alma Mater for a five dollar subscription to aid in pay~ ing off a debt incurred in the construction of a new hall for one of the literary societies connected with the college, he replied in terms not very complimentary to colleges, and declined to contribute as requested becausé he is opposed upon principle to the ‘ cultivation of the gift of gab.” Upon this subject he writes as follows : “You ask for assistance for a society or club instituted to train young men to premeditated or extemporaneous speaking or discussion. Gentlemen, what madness has seized upon you? Do you not know of all the besetting sins of this sinning nation, the most innate and original is this propensity for gab; that by it we have wasted more time, spent more money, and paralyzed more decision than can be rightly estimated? Instead of being encouraged it should be repressed. Do you not know that under the influence of this mania, tinkers, rowdies and snobs throughout the land are rushing to the bar, the It is cruel to deprive a convict of . pulpit, the stage, and the halls of legislation? And that these windy sons of Kolus, under a supposed inspiration, are howling like midnight wolves from one end of the continent to the other, ‘Clamor ibad ad celum!” It is the fatal epidemic of republics. What distracted Greece? Gab! What fictionized Rome? Gab! What anarchized France? Gab! What will dismember this Union? Gab! This eternal propensity of gabbling, upon all occasions and at all times, is the curse of our country. Ask me to subscribe to support the dead languages ; to raise a deaf and dumb institution ; to build a Quaker meeting house ; to erect some monumental stone; in short, todo any thing that implies or promotes silence, and my purse strings will probably be opened. But do not ask me to commit a breach of conscience. I ama true disciple of Pythagoras. I believe in silence; I hold it as the true mother of meditation and wisdom. I have a great contempt for the efficiency of all orators from Dan. to Demosthenes. The perfection to which eloquence was carried by the the latter justifies my assertion. In the majority of his glorious efforts he failed ; and when at length he succeeded, he brought upon his countrymen the fatal efforts of Cheronea.”’ A correspondent of the Hydraulic Press writes ably on the subject of cruelty to animals. We are glad to see this subject treated on. Cruelty to animals is quite too common a thing at the present day, and we wish that many voices might be lifted up in defence of the poor dumb animals, until the brute in human form, who has not sufficient kindness in his nature to prevent his cruelly treating a poor dumb animal, shall be prevented by the fear of man. We have always that a man who would cruelly treat an ox or & horse, or indeed any animal, would beat his wife and starve his babes ; and we think so still. If he has not enough human feeling in his bosom to heed the patient, imploring look of the beast that has no wer to express itself in words, he as no right to the name of MAN, and it were insult to the noble animal to call him brute.—Hesperian. ba N. P. Willis attended the Springfield, Mass., Horse Show, and says that quite the finest horseman on the ground, upon a certain day, “was a white-haired gentleman, apparently of seventy yedrs of age, mounted upon a very handsome bay and sitting as upright and riding about the field as actively and securely asa man of twenty. He was a fine picture to look at, and the admiration of him, among the crowd, was universal.” # oe a HOTELS. Onton Hotel, + Main street, North San Juan MITCHELL & SWAIN.. » Proprietors. HE undersigned would respectfully announce to their friends and the public generally, that they have fitted up the UVaion Hotel, and are now prepared tc accommodate Travelers and Boarders, in a manner that will not fail to give entire satisfaction. Thetraveler may rest assured that he will here fin Good Rooms and Beds, anda well supplied TABLE and BAR, with such other conveniencesas come within the ran of possibility. THE STABLE Is large and commodious, and attended by an attentive Hostler, who will be in attendance to take charge of travelers’ animals. In connection with this House is one of the most commoedious Barnsin the mountains, well provided with Hay, Barley, &c.;also designed for Storage. —~S Stages Leave this Hotel Daily for Sacramento, Marysville, Forest City, Downieville, Cherokee, Mentezuma and Nevada. Columbia Hill aad Humbug ! UNITED STATES HOTEL. Corner C anp Tarp srs., MARYSVILLE. STOKES & SHIELDS, Propr's. Dr. The Proprietors would respectfully inform their friends and the public Hieee that they have recently, at great expense epee fitted up this new Hotel ina style unsurieee passed by any house in the city, and are now prepared to accommodate all who may desire good living, a well ventillated room, or a good bed. Mr. Stokes is well known as the former proprietor of “Charley’s Restaurant,” where he was acknowledged as the best caterer in the city; his reputation is, therefore, most favorably established. His old friends are respectfully invited to call at his new house. TERMS: Board per Week...ccccccccscccescccsccsccsscescsones $8 00 Board with LOdgiug..ccccsecceccesseces ses sescseneceees 10 00 Single Meals....ccceccoccsccssesccccccccceseesessescsee 50 "LOA GING.ccccccerssccecceccecceccrecesseceesssecenes-seseeeenss 50 W.C. STOKES, 28 3m A. M. SHTELDS. ae Seen ant Me Be Sent Sate eae ee reins de National Exchange No. 34, Broad street, Nevada. 4 yoo undersigned, late proprietors of the United States Hotel, having leased Bicknell’s Block and fitted it up throughout, are now prepared to accommodate permanent and transient Boarders, in a style unsurpassed in the State. THE TABLE will at all times be supplied with all the varieties th market affords. , The Beds and Furniture are all NEW, and for style and comfort cannot be excelled. Particular attention will be paid to the accommodation of Ladiesand Families. Having had long experience in the business, we are confident of being able to make the National one of the most desirable Hotels in the mountains. This Block is substantially built of Brick, and withstood the late disastrous fire—the rooms are airy and well finished, and from the Balconies you have a splendid view of the surrounding country. » FOPEN ALL NIGHT.“GX The Bar will be under the supervision of Mr. THomas Henry. and will at all times be suppiied with the choicest Wines, Liquors and Cigars. PEARSON & HEALY, Proprietors. Nevada, April 8th, 1858. 21 3m ORLEANS HOTEL ORLEANS FLAT. HE Subscribers would re specffully inform the traveling public that they still keep that popular Hotelat Orleans Flat, known as the Orleans Hotel, which they have fitted up in a superior style, and all who may favor them with a call, may rest assured that the study of the Proprietors will be to make them comfortable while guests in the House. Their Table Wili always be furnished with the best that the market d afford 8, an The Bar will at al} times be supplied with such articles as will satisfy the most particular. 4 BUCHANAN & LAWRENCE. STAR BAKERY. ecesee BY.. A. P. LANNES & BRO. HE Subscribers having abandoned the "TD voaraing department of their establishment, will hereafter devote their entire attention to the Bakery and Bar. The patronage of the public is solicited. The Bar will be furnished with the choicest Wines and Liquors in the market. The Bakery Is in charge of a competent Baker, and will furnish fresh Bread, cakes and pies ofall kinds every day. Balls and Parties Will be furnished at short notice, in a superior manner, and at low prices. It is the intebtion of the proprietors to keep a choice and complete assortment, fresh from the oven, at all : North San Juan, Apr. 23, 1858. LUMBER DEALERS. Lumber, Lumber ! v= undersigned take this opportunity to inform the public that they have recently purchased of French & Sawyer, their new and splendid steam sawmill, situated at Central Ranch, near San Juan, where they are now prepared tofurnish on the shortest notice Sluice and Building Lumber, and Blocks of all kinds. All Orders satisfactorily filled and promptly delivered. J. F. CLARK HENRY WONSEY, J. B. JOHNSON. Central Ranch, April 8th, 1858. 21 tf LUMBER! LUMBER!! HE PROPRIETORS OF THE TT North San Juan Saw-Mill take this opportunity to inform the publicthat they igor recently nrg the above-named property, which has been re! at great expense, and that they are now, repared to furnish Sluice and Building Lumber, . And Blocks of all kinds, on short notice. All orders satisfactorily filled and promptly delivered. ; Wm. H. SEARS..Agent. January Ist, 1858. 7tf MISCELLANEOUS. ATTENTION, EVERYBODY! BARNEY LEVISON Has just received from below a choice stock of 11 my wees, -Cigars and Tobacco,wholesale or retail at very low rates. Pipes, Tobaccoand Snuff Boxes, And FANCY GOODS in an endless variety. Confectionery, Fruits &c. Received weekly, and sold cheap for the oro. CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, Beautiful Prihts, Playing Cards, Stationery, &c., &c. CUTLERY. The keenest kind konstantly kept on sale for kash. Store on Main street, next to Post = m UCKWHEAT FLOUR—California raised ‘Warranted good, just received by ei ee ee CHOICE lot of Ladi ters, al and PECK & COLEY. A there, for este by eer L SPuALING. DRUGS AND MEDICINES. San Juan Drug Store! B. P. AVERY, Druggist & Apothecary Main street, nearly opposite the Post Office, BSS ALSO.. White Lead, Paint Stuffs, Linseed Oil, Lamp, Machine, Neatsfoot, Tanner’s, Olive and castor Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Alcohol, Camphene, Glue, putty, window glass, brushes of every description. The particular attention of families is called to my swperior Assorted Spices, Flavoring Extracts, Essences; Tapioca, Vermacelll, Maccaroni, sage, pear! barley, arrowroot, farrina, Starch, oatmeal, fresh hops, culinary herbs, Tamarinds, Naleratus, pure cream tartar, Suver carbdnate soda, washing soda, dye-stuffs, Indigo, liquid blueing. Select Wines and Liquors, for medical use. Garden Seeds, by the pound or small package. Seed peas, beans and s pad og clover, grass, flowerand bird seeds; Onion sets in their season. The subscriber is always at home, and will give his personal attention to the preparation of PHYSICIANS’ PRESCRIPTIONS, and Family Medicines. Nov. 14th, 1857. {1 3m*} Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals &c. RICE, COFFIN & CO., Importers, Wholesale and Retail DRUGGISTS, D street, Marysville. EEP constantly on hand the largest and most extensive assortment of goods, in their line, to be found in California, which they offer to the trade at the very lowest market prices. Allarticles purchased from them GUARANTEED of the best quality, and purchases for distant points carefully packed and promptly forwarded. They are now opening, Ex Clippers “Twilight,” “Lookout” and “Andrew Jackson,” 300 additional packages of Drugs, Chemicals, Dye-Stuffs, Perfumeries, Paints, Oils &c. 500 doz Davis’ Pain Killer; 100 do Guizotts Sarsaparilla; 200 do Sand’s do 200 do Townsend’s do 100 do Bull's do 100 do Shaker, Graffenberg, and Wirnkoops do 200 lbs Gu 200 do Arrowroot, Bermuda; 1,000 do Pearl Barley; 1,000 do Pearl sago; 200 doz Bay Rum; 100 galls. do; m Camphor; 3,000 lbs. Shaker Herbs, assorted; 1,000 do Gum Arabic; 500 do Flour sulphur; 1,000 do sal soda; 2,000 do Carb. soda; 300 do Chloride Lime, 1,000 do Carbonate Ammonia; 200 doz Seidletz Powders, extra: 2,000 do Pills, assorted, viz: Brandreth, Wright's, Sus, Jayne’s, Moffat’s, Ayres’, Gregory’s, Cook’s, McLean’s, Chilean Ague, Graefenberg, Smith’s, Sappington’s &c. 1,000 Ibs. Essential Oils, assorted; 100 doz syrenges, glass, metal and rubber; Together with a full assortment of Fancy Articles, combs, brushes &c. For sale by RICE, COFFIN & CO., 4 3m No. 27, D street. Ld Ps itn e : Se REW-YORK.¢ THE VERY BEST REMEDY FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD, And for the Cure of STUBBORN ULCERS, LIVER COMPLAINT, MERCURIAL DISEASEA, CUTANEOUS ERUPTIONS, GENERAL DEBILITY, &Ke. AND AS A GENERAL TONIC FOR THE SYSTEM, IT IS UNRIVALLED. It has long been a most important desideratum ia the practice of medicine, to obtain s remedy similar to this, and accordifigly we find it resorted to almost universally in cases of Scrofula, Liver Diseases, Salt Rheum, General Prostration of the Vital Powers, and all those tormenting diseases of the skin so trying te the patience and injurious to the health. Although possessed of powerful healing properties, it is entirely harmless, and will not injure the most DELICATE CONSTITUTION. When in perfect health, no effect is produced by {ts use, except an increase of appetite; but when disease 1s seated in the frame, and carrying fast its victim along the path of life, then its urysterious influence is felt and seen; it enkindles new life and vigor, and brings health and strength to the enffering and diseased. SCROFULOUS SORE EYES, The following important testimony is from South Kingston, R.I. In this case the Sarsaparilla was recommended by the family Physician. Messrs. Sanps:—Gentlemen,—My little Fines «a when one bef old, was attacked with a humor on her face, which soon after extended tnto her eyes, causing almost total blindness in one of them, and disfiguring her whole face. I employed two physicians to attend her, who oxhiniied their utmost skill to give her relief, but it all proved wseless, and finally one of them remarked to me that he known of some striking cures effected by Sands’ Sarsaparilla, and advised me to try it. I obtained one bottle, which she commenced using, and before it was all used up it had effected an entire cure. It is now over four years since she was cured, and there has SCROFULA, FEVER SORES, SALT RHEUM, RHEUMATISM, PIMPLES, BILES, been no rea ance of the disease, we are satisfied that Wis a perfect cure. y yours, GEORGE ROBINSON, ed and sold As B. & D. SANDS Wholesale — Pulton-street, corner of William, New York. For sale by DEWITT, & Co., H. JOHNCo., and REDIN IN & Co., San SON & STO. RICE & COFFIN, pre tg BR. & Oo, Sacramento; and by Druggiste generally. For sale by B.P. Avery. i ssiitiniialbnatiigineabiatitaldianmianmidnamntarbciemsiaminemumieeeettaccs cone RANCH FOR SALE, OR RENT, Very Cheap, Located near North San Juan. a0tt “apply at thisOfiice. LADIES SHOES. ee Raise oe ne ail North San Juan. H hand a . : d tock of Drugs, Co cis "patent Medicines, Perfumery, Tollet and Fancy Articles. . 1, PAYA . market will be ord . Nonra San Juan Star, f PRINTING, AGENCIES &C.HYDRAULIC PRESS as BOOK AND JOB OFFICE, North The Proprietors of this have an excellent assortment of 2OBANVEA., . AND ARE PREPARED TO DO P LA IN ORNAMBHNTAR WORK, scocR HAND-BILLS, BY-LAWS, POSTERS, RECEIPTS, PROGEAMMES, CERTIFICATES BILL HEADS, CIRCULARS, LABELS, INVITATIONS, PAMPHLETS, CARDS, And everything pertaining to the Printing Business in the very best style, and at the LOWEST PRICES! PRINTING Gold, Silver and Copper Bronzes AND COLORED INKS! Executed in an elegant style. We guarantee Entire Satisfaction to All f IN DISPATCH, Execution and Prices, Defy Competition! Challenge Gomparison, AMOS RANDAL cece coos cose seeeeeTHe LASSITER RANDAL & CO., General News Agents, Bar in California, Atlantic and European Newspapers and Magazines, Blank Books, Stationery, Letter Sheets and Cheap Publications, 68, D street, MARYSVILLE, Sole Agents -in Marysville for the San Francisco and mto Daily, Weekly and Steamer Newspapers. Also, Agent for the Hydraulic Press, North Californian, Sierra Citizen, Democrat, Mountain Messenger, Plumas Argus, Tehama Advocate, &c.— ubscriptic ns and Advertisements taken at office rates. On the arrival of every steamer from the Evst we are in receipt of afull assortment of the leading Foreign and American Newspapers and Magazines, and on the Departure of each steamer we have for sale a variety of the California Steamer Papers, Pictorials and Magazines WH. Any article in our line not to be found in this lered from San Francisco or New RANDAL & CO., 61, Dstreet, opposite the Theater. L. P. FISHER’S York, if desired. Mei A DVERTIZING AGENLY SAN FRANCISCO. O. 17114 Washin street, up stairs, Now 2 Sa oe aed House. “oF Ks L. P. Fisher is the authorized Agent of the Frinity Journal, Weaverville: Weekly Ledger, Jackson; é Calaveras Chronide, Mokelumne FR; Sonoma County Jonrnab; California Mining ; Los Angeles Star; vertizing in the Atimtic States; L. P. F. has now completed his arrwagements for th e aes Seneneee eee tte principal larges & circulating Journals ewspapere pablished Atlantic States. its a0 thu A fine opportunity is here offered'to those who wish: to advertize in any part ofthe Unionyof doing so at the lowest rates, and in a prompt and satisfactory manner AND PAPER HANGING. % J. Carpenter . igth ee. .Geteaertines Pome: House or Sign Painting, _. “Live and Let Live!” Work as good as the best! Prices to suit the Times!: Shop on Main st. opposite Thomas’ Stable. North San Juan, Nov. 16,1857. Bitty. And Tavern Stand fer ‘Sale. and Farm is hereby offered painted with a new and substantial 100 feet long by Se wates il 7 ishing best mountain Ranch te orale, withde well amine the premises. nomnyang ata tale price’ rs EDWARD ALLISON,» PLATTE tea

eel naar sd Ghe Wress. AN AssyLuM For INEBRIATES.— The State of New York has at last done what should have been done ev: ‘erywhere longago. She has laid the corner stone of a State Assylum for inebriates. The building is to be 265 feet long, and will be completed in about two years. Nearly $50,000 has already been subscribed to the anstitution. The town of Binghampton, where it is to be built, has given 250 acres of land for its site, and the State is expected to make a handsome appropriation to it at the next Legislature. Itwill be a home for the confirmed drunkard, who will thus be kept from crime and prevented from inflicting misery and shame upon his family, while at the same time he may learn to control his horrible appetite and be restored to virtue and usefulness. If there were such an institution as this inevery State,there would be less need for prisons and poor houses, less domestic unhappi~ ness, and less social corruption. Iv ever any poet illustrated the Shakespearean definition, by being “‘of imagination all compact,” that poet was certainly Shelley. What a sublime imagination he exhibits in “‘Prometheus Unbound,”—yet what love and tenderness! _ Here is a passage which is certainly not surpassed by any: bard with whom we are familiar: Which trample the dim winds : in each there stands A wild-eyed charioteer urging their flight. Some looked behind, as fiends parsued them there, And yet Isee no shapes but the keen stars : Others, with burning eyes, lean forth and drink With eager lips the wind of their own speed, As if the thing they loved fled on before, And oot even now, they clasped it. Their bright ocks Stream like a comet's flashing hair: they all Sweep onward.” What a subject for Flaxman or Retsch, this picture of the Hours!— Nothing is meagre, nothing wanting; the personification is complete.. No words can sharpen the impression it leaves upon the mind. Tse Earta Works ror Man —It is a machine which yields new service to every application of intellect. Every plant is @ manufactory of soil. In the stem of the plant development begins. The tree can draw on the whole air, or the whole earth, or the rolling main. The tree is all suction pipe, imbibing from the ground by its roots, from the air by its twigs, with all its might. The atmosphere is an immense distillery, drinking in the oxygen and the carbon from plants, and absorbing the essence of every solid on the globe. It 1s the receptasle from which all things spring,and into-which all return. The invisible air-takes form and solid mass. Our senses are sceptics, and only believe the impressions of the moment.— They do not believe what is demonstrated to them—that these vast mountain chains are made of gases and rolling wind. They do not believe what 18 true, that one half the rocks which compose the great globe, every solid substance, the soil we cu!tivate, are wade up of animals, and plants, and invisible oxygen. Nature is as subtle as she is strong. Her processes of detomposition and reconstruc= tion ‘might be followed out in higher grades of existence, rank into rank, to sentiont beings. They burn with interval fire which wastes while it works. The great agencies work in man as in all.— Emerson. -iee-The Poet Lariat of San Juan gets. off the following : Long cues, short cnes, And no cues at all; Fat men, lean men, Ssur Your Moura.—That sounds GaB.— Stephenson, the great raillike very rough advice, and folks who! road inventor, was once worsened in are afflicted with a propensity to talk on all occasions may think it is meant for them. But these remarks have no reference to the cacoethes loquandi; they are intended as a useful hint to those who are troubled with that “‘hell of all diseases,” the toothache. The immediate cause of this painful complaint, in most instances, is exposure of the nerve in decayed teeth to the cold air, owing to the habit most persons have of breathing through the open mouth. This practice subjects the delicate nerve to sudden inflamation—and hence the toothache, for if the swollen nerve were not confined on all sides by the interior walls, #0 to speak, of the tooth there would be no pain. Now, if the mouth is kept closed, and breathing performed through the nostrils, the atmosphere we inhale becomes warm by the time it reaches the teeth, and produces no irritation, thus largely decreasing the liability to toothache. Particularly on leaving heated rooms and going forth into the cool atmosphere should the mouth be kept closed, and also during the hours of sleep. We know by experience that keeping the mouth shut will do more to prevent toothache than any thing else except a dentist’s forcepe. The writer of this was formerly afflicted terribly on every recurrence of cold weather, until he chanced to read a hint such as is given above, and which he at once took. Since then, for nearly three years, he has been perfectly free from any serious attack of hisoldenemy, Try it, ye sufferers. No Tosaoco.—Under this title “Bubbles,” inthe Golden Era,makes the following plea for the convict deprived of the weed : his tobacco, who, for a long term of years, has become so identified with the article as not to be separated without many a severe pang. Justice should ever be tempered with mercy. It surely is sufficient punishment to be doomed to hard labor in the State Prison, without being deprived of that which can possibly be of no harm to others, but is sometimes more than meat and drink to the habitual chewer. Every prisoner has a Bible in his cell, and why not a little of the “weed,” if he desire it? The Bible, tobacco and enlightenment go handin-hand, and have for centuries. If after his daily wearisome task, the poor convict can derive solace from the consolations of the Gospel, how much better would he feel were they garnished with the comforts of a nice chew o’tobacco! Let us be merciful. Bae How much air we:breathe is thus told in Blackwood’s Magazine : ‘““When we breathe, we draw in the air by our nostrils, which penetrate the trachea, or windpipe, from thence passing into the bronchial tubes and tubelets, and from thence into the aircells. Here it yields part of its oxygen to the blood, receiving carbonic acid in exchange. It was drawn in by a dilation of the chest, and is driven. out again by a contraction of the chest. Science has actually measured the amount of air inspired and expired—namely, about 20 or 25 cubic inches each time. But we never empty our lungs by an expiration ; there is always a much larger quantity of air remaining in the airscells; this quantity varying of course with the force of the effort. Herbst found that, while eg — was the uantity e in ordinary quiet breathing, ti quanty would rise to 90, and even 290 cubic inches by very energetic efforts. It is therefore calculated that an adult man Short men and tall; with a well developed chest, will rechon = ve skins, tain about 2” pews inches of air in ere ae his lungs, after each expiration, du~ incense ring ordinary breathing; and as 25 Bee ses aes ere inches aig ape . us ‘Next in—— iration, there wi alternatel 2 comand about 175 and ‘200 oubie inches of ue aan tataht tae air ap oe the erik sce pe 6 every agree, over the area 0: ungs. gts ines aon phrase ‘vast area’ is no exageration ; eT¥.TOS (Hupromas. for small as the bulk of those organs _ _. traly is, the amount of surface on Bap~The real secret of preserving . which blood is exposed to the air in beauty lies in three simple things— . them, has been calculated by Linde~ Cibpeline, iperance, exercise, and cleanliness. . neau at not less than 2642 square F149 bak [Lola Montes. feat. Is it not seolostel pen Quicxsriver.— Dimes in the hands. ‘at, in the course of a single year Quroxstt-van-— Dimes in the hands 100,000 cubie feet of air have been of abeatrarite.— rawn in and expelled, by somethin a ee » OY & The more any one ks of him. like 9,000,000 of separate and comself the leas he likes to hear another . plicated actions of breathing, to aerate more than 3,500 tons of blood 2” talked of, : an argument by a gentleman whose advantage over him consisted ina fluent command of language. Satisfied that be was right, he mentioned the circumstance to a legal friend who agreed to vanquish Stephenson’s wordy opponent if he, Stephenson, would acquaint him with his positions and arguments. This Stephenson did, and had the pléasure of witnessing the total discomfiture of his opponent by the lawyer; whereupon he exclaimed: “Great is the gift of gab {” Mr. Hubbell, an eminent Philadelphia lawyer, seems to think otherwise. He isa graduate of Yale College, and having been twice appealed to by a committee of Alma Mater for a five dollar subscription to aid in pay~ ing off a debt incurred in the construction of a new hall for one of the literary societies connected with the college, he replied in terms not very complimentary to colleges, and declined to contribute as requested becausé he is opposed upon principle to the ‘ cultivation of the gift of gab.” Upon this subject he writes as follows : “You ask for assistance for a society or club instituted to train young men to premeditated or extemporaneous speaking or discussion. Gentlemen, what madness has seized upon you? Do you not know of all the besetting sins of this sinning nation, the most innate and original is this propensity for gab; that by it we have wasted more time, spent more money, and paralyzed more decision than can be rightly estimated? Instead of being encouraged it should be repressed. Do you not know that under the influence of this mania, tinkers, rowdies and snobs throughout the land are rushing to the bar, the It is cruel to deprive a convict of . pulpit, the stage, and the halls of legislation? And that these windy sons of Kolus, under a supposed inspiration, are howling like midnight wolves from one end of the continent to the other, ‘Clamor ibad ad celum!” It is the fatal epidemic of republics. What distracted Greece? Gab! What fictionized Rome? Gab! What anarchized France? Gab! What will dismember this Union? Gab! This eternal propensity of gabbling, upon all occasions and at all times, is the curse of our country. Ask me to subscribe to support the dead languages ; to raise a deaf and dumb institution ; to build a Quaker meeting house ; to erect some monumental stone; in short, todo any thing that implies or promotes silence, and my purse strings will probably be opened. But do not ask me to commit a breach of conscience. I ama true disciple of Pythagoras. I believe in silence; I hold it as the true mother of meditation and wisdom. I have a great contempt for the efficiency of all orators from Dan. to Demosthenes. The perfection to which eloquence was carried by the the latter justifies my assertion. In the majority of his glorious efforts he failed ; and when at length he succeeded, he brought upon his countrymen the fatal efforts of Cheronea.”’ A correspondent of the Hydraulic Press writes ably on the subject of cruelty to animals. We are glad to see this subject treated on. Cruelty to animals is quite too common a thing at the present day, and we wish that many voices might be lifted up in defence of the poor dumb animals, until the brute in human form, who has not sufficient kindness in his nature to prevent his cruelly treating a poor dumb animal, shall be prevented by the fear of man. We have always that a man who would cruelly treat an ox or & horse, or indeed any animal, would beat his wife and starve his babes ; and we think so still. If he has not enough human feeling in his bosom to heed the patient, imploring look of the beast that has no wer to express itself in words, he as no right to the name of MAN, and it were insult to the noble animal to call him brute.—Hesperian. ba N. P. Willis attended the Springfield, Mass., Horse Show, and says that quite the finest horseman on the ground, upon a certain day, “was a white-haired gentleman, apparently of seventy yedrs of age, mounted upon a very handsome bay and sitting as upright and riding about the field as actively and securely asa man of twenty. He was a fine picture to look at, and the admiration of him, among the crowd, was universal.” # oe a HOTELS. Onton Hotel, + Main street, North San Juan MITCHELL & SWAIN.... » Proprietors. HE undersigned would respectfully announce to their friends and the public generally, that they have fitted up the UVaion Hotel, and are now prepared tc accommodate Travelers and Boarders, in a manner that will not fail to give entire satisfaction. Thetraveler may rest assured that he will here fin Good Rooms and Beds, anda well supplied TABLE and BAR, with such other conveniencesas come within the ran of possibility. THE STABLE Is large and commodious, and attended by an attentive Hostler, who will be in attendance to take charge of travelers’ animals. In connection with this House is one of the most commoedious Barnsin the mountains, well provided with Hay, Barley, &c.;also designed for Storage. —~S Stages Leave this Hotel Daily for Sacramento, Marysville, Forest City, Downieville, Cherokee, Mentezuma and Nevada. Columbia Hill aad Humbug ! UNITED STATES HOTEL. Corner C anp Tarp srs., MARYSVILLE. STOKES & SHIELDS, Propr's. Dr. The Proprietors would respectfully inform their friends and the public Hieee that they have recently, at great expense epee fitted up this new Hotel ina style unsurieee passed by any house in the city, and are now prepared to accommodate all who may desire good living, a well ventillated room, or a good bed. Mr. Stokes is well known as the former proprietor of “Charley’s Restaurant,” where he was acknowledged as the best caterer in the city; his reputation is, therefore, most favorably established. His old friends are respectfully invited to call at his new house. TERMS: Board per Week......ccccccccscccescccsccsccsscescsones $8 00 Board with LOdgiug...ccccsecceccesseces ses sescseneceees 10 00 Single Meals.......ccceccoccsccssesccccccccceseesessescsee 50 "LOA GING..ccccccerssccecceccecceccrecesseceesssecenes-seseeeenss 50 W.C. STOKES, 28 3m A. M. SHTELDS. ae Seen ant Me Be Sent Sate eae ee reins de National Exchange No. 34, Broad street, Nevada. 4 yoo undersigned, late proprietors of the United States Hotel, having leased Bicknell’s Block and fitted it up throughout, are now prepared to accommodate permanent and transient Boarders, in a style unsurpassed in the State. THE TABLE will at all times be supplied with all the varieties th market affords. ,

The Beds and Furniture are all NEW, and for style and comfort cannot be excelled. Particular attention will be paid to the accommodation of Ladiesand Families. Having had long experience in the business, we are confident of being able to make the National one of the most desirable Hotels in the mountains. This Block is substantially built of Brick, and withstood the late disastrous fire—the rooms are airy and well finished, and from the Balconies you have a splendid view of the surrounding country. » FOPEN ALL NIGHT.“GX The Bar will be under the supervision of Mr. THomas Henry. and will at all times be suppiied with the choicest Wines, Liquors and Cigars. PEARSON & HEALY, Proprietors. Nevada, April 8th, 1858. 21 3m ORLEANS HOTEL ORLEANS FLAT. HE Subscribers would re specffully inform the traveling public that they still keep that popular Hotelat Orleans Flat, known as the Orleans Hotel, which they have fitted up in a superior style, and all who may favor them with a call, may rest assured that the study of the Proprietors will be to make them comfortable while guests in the House. Their Table Wili always be furnished with the best that the market d afford 8, an The Bar will at al} times be supplied with such articles as will satisfy the most particular. 4 BUCHANAN & LAWRENCE. STAR BAKERY. ecesee BY... A. P. LANNES & BRO. HE Subscribers having abandoned the "TD voaraing department of their establishment, will hereafter devote their entire attention to the Bakery and Bar. The patronage of the public is solicited. The Bar will be furnished with the choicest Wines and Liquors in the market. The Bakery Is in charge of a competent Baker, and will furnish fresh Bread, cakes and pies ofall kinds every day. Balls and Parties Will be furnished at short notice, in a superior manner, and at low prices. It is the intebtion of the proprietors to keep a choice and complete assortment, fresh from the oven, at all : North San Juan, Apr. 23, 1858. LUMBER DEALERS. Lumber, Lumber ! v= undersigned take this opportunity to inform the public that they have recently purchased of French & Sawyer, their new and splendid steam sawmill, situated at Central Ranch, near San Juan, where they are now prepared tofurnish on the shortest notice Sluice and Building Lumber, and Blocks of all kinds. All Orders satisfactorily filled and promptly delivered. J. F. CLARK HENRY WONSEY, J. B. JOHNSON. Central Ranch, April 8th, 1858. 21 tf LUMBER! LUMBER!! HE PROPRIETORS OF THE TT North San Juan Saw-Mill take this opportunity to inform the publicthat they igor recently nrg the above-named property, which has been re! at great expense, and that they are now, repared to furnish Sluice and Building Lumber, . And Blocks of all kinds, on short notice. All orders satisfactorily filled and promptly delivered. ; Wm. H. SEARS....Agent. January Ist, 1858. 7tf MISCELLANEOUS. ATTENTION, EVERYBODY! BARNEY LEVISON Has just received from below a choice stock of 11 my wees, -Cigars and Tobacco,wholesale or retail at very low rates. Pipes, Tobaccoand Snuff Boxes, And FANCY GOODS in an endless variety. Confectionery, Fruits &c. Received weekly, and sold cheap for the oro. CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, Beautiful Prihts, Playing Cards, Stationery, &c., &c. CUTLERY. The keenest kind konstantly kept on sale for kash. Store on Main street, next to Post = m UCKWHEAT FLOUR—California raised ‘Warranted good, just received by ei ee ee CHOICE lot of Ladi ters, al and PECK & COLEY. A there, for este by eer L SPuALING. DRUGS AND MEDICINES. San Juan Drug Store! B. P. AVERY, Druggist & Apothecary Main street, nearly opposite the Post Office, BSS ALSO... White Lead, Paint Stuffs, Linseed Oil, Lamp, Machine, Neatsfoot, Tanner’s, Olive and castor Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Alcohol, Camphene, Glue, putty, window glass, brushes of every description. The particular attention of families is called to my swperior Assorted Spices, Flavoring Extracts, Essences; Tapioca, Vermacelll, Maccaroni, sage, pear! barley, arrowroot, farrina, Starch, oatmeal, fresh hops, culinary herbs, Tamarinds, Naleratus, pure cream tartar, Suver carbdnate soda, washing soda, dye-stuffs, Indigo, liquid blueing. Select Wines and Liquors, for medical use. Garden Seeds, by the pound or small package. Seed peas, beans and s pad og clover, grass, flowerand bird seeds; Onion sets in their season. The subscriber is always at home, and will give his personal attention to the preparation of PHYSICIANS’ PRESCRIPTIONS, and Family Medicines. Nov. 14th, 1857. {1 3m*} Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals &c. RICE, COFFIN & CO., Importers, Wholesale and Retail DRUGGISTS, D street, Marysville. EEP constantly on hand the largest and most extensive assortment of goods, in their line, to be found in California, which they offer to the trade at the very lowest market prices. Allarticles purchased from them GUARANTEED of the best quality, and purchases for distant points carefully packed and promptly forwarded. They are now opening, Ex Clippers “Twilight,” “Lookout” and “Andrew Jackson,” 300 additional packages of Drugs, Chemicals, Dye-Stuffs, Perfumeries, Paints, Oils &c. 500 doz Davis’ Pain Killer; 100 do Guizotts Sarsaparilla; 200 do Sand’s do 200 do Townsend’s do 100 do Bull's do 100 do Shaker, Graffenberg, and Wirnkoops do 200 lbs Gu 200 do Arrowroot, Bermuda; 1,000 do Pearl Barley; 1,000 do Pearl sago; 200 doz Bay Rum; 100 galls. do; m Camphor; 3,000 lbs. Shaker Herbs, assorted; 1,000 do Gum Arabic; 500 do Flour sulphur; 1,000 do sal soda; 2,000 do Carb. soda; 300 do Chloride Lime, 1,000 do Carbonate Ammonia; 200 doz Seidletz Powders, extra: 2,000 do Pills, assorted, viz: Brandreth, Wright's, Sus, Jayne’s, Moffat’s, Ayres’, Gregory’s, Cook’s, McLean’s, Chilean Ague, Graefenberg, Smith’s, Sappington’s &c. 1,000 Ibs. Essential Oils, assorted; 100 doz syrenges, glass, metal and rubber; Together with a full assortment of Fancy Articles, combs, brushes &c. For sale by RICE, COFFIN & CO., 4 3m No. 27, D street. Ld Ps itn e : Se REW-YORK.¢ THE VERY BEST REMEDY FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD, And for the Cure of STUBBORN ULCERS, LIVER COMPLAINT, MERCURIAL DISEASEA, CUTANEOUS ERUPTIONS, GENERAL DEBILITY, &Ke. AND AS A GENERAL TONIC FOR THE SYSTEM, IT IS UNRIVALLED. It has long been a most important desideratum ia the practice of medicine, to obtain s remedy similar to this, and accordifigly we find it resorted to almost universally in cases of Scrofula, Liver Diseases, Salt Rheum, General Prostration of the Vital Powers, and all those tormenting diseases of the skin so trying te the patience and injurious to the health. Although possessed of powerful healing properties, it is entirely harmless, and will not injure the most DELICATE CONSTITUTION. When in perfect health, no effect is produced by {ts use, except an increase of appetite; but when disease 1s seated in the frame, and carrying fast its victim along the path of life, then its urysterious influence is felt and seen; it enkindles new life and vigor, and brings health and strength to the enffering and diseased. SCROFULOUS SORE EYES, The following important testimony is from South Kingston, R.I. In this case the Sarsaparilla was recommended by the family Physician. Messrs. Sanps:—Gentlemen,—My little Fines «a when one bef old, was attacked with a humor on her face, which soon after extended tnto her eyes, causing almost total blindness in one of them, and disfiguring her whole face. I employed two physicians to attend her, who oxhiniied their utmost skill to give her relief, but it all proved wseless, and finally one of them remarked to me that he known of some striking cures effected by Sands’ Sarsaparilla, and advised me to try it. I obtained one bottle, which she commenced using, and before it was all used up it had effected an entire cure. It is now over four years since she was cured, and there has SCROFULA, FEVER SORES, SALT RHEUM, RHEUMATISM, PIMPLES, BILES, been no rea ance of the disease, we are satisfied that Wis a perfect cure. y yours, GEORGE ROBINSON, ed and sold As B. & D. SANDS Wholesale — Pulton-street, corner of William, New York. For sale by DEWITT, & Co., H. JOHNCo., and REDIN IN & Co., San SON & STO. RICE & COFFIN, pre tg BR. & Oo, Sacramento; and by Druggiste generally. For sale by B.P. Avery. i ssiitiniialbnatiigineabiatitaldianmianmidnamntarbciemsiaminemumieeeettaccs cone RANCH FOR SALE, OR RENT, Very Cheap, Located near North San Juan. a0tt “apply at thisOfiice. LADIES SHOES. ee Raise oe ne ail North San Juan. H hand a . : d tock of Drugs, Co cis "patent Medicines, Perfumery, Tollet and Fancy Articles. . 1, PAYA . market will be ord . Nonra San Juan Star, f PRINTING, AGENCIES &C.HYDRAULIC PRESS as BOOK AND JOB OFFICE, North The Proprietors of this have an excellent assortment of 2OBANVEA., . AND ARE PREPARED TO DO P LA IN ORNAMBHNTAR WORK, scocR HAND-BILLS, BY-LAWS, POSTERS, RECEIPTS, PROGEAMMES, CERTIFICATES BILL HEADS, CIRCULARS, LABELS, INVITATIONS, PAMPHLETS, CARDS, And everything pertaining to the Printing Business in the very best style, and at the LOWEST PRICES! PRINTING Gold, Silver and Copper Bronzes AND COLORED INKS! Executed in an elegant style. We guarantee Entire Satisfaction to All f IN DISPATCH, Execution and Prices, Defy Competition! Challenge Gomparison, AMOS RANDAL cece coos cose seeeeeTHe LASSITER RANDAL & CO., General News Agents, Bar in California, Atlantic and European Newspapers and Magazines, Blank Books, Stationery, Letter Sheets and Cheap Publications, 68, D street, MARYSVILLE, Sole Agents -in Marysville for the San Francisco and mto Daily, Weekly and Steamer Newspapers. Also, Agent for the Hydraulic Press, North Californian, Sierra Citizen, Democrat, Mountain Messenger, Plumas Argus, Tehama Advocate, &c.— ubscriptic ns and Advertisements taken at office rates. On the arrival of every steamer from the Evst we are in receipt of afull assortment of the leading Foreign and American Newspapers and Magazines, and on the Departure of each steamer we have for sale a variety of the California Steamer Papers, Pictorials and Magazines WH. Any article in our line not to be found in this lered from San Francisco or New RANDAL & CO., 61, Dstreet, opposite the Theater. L. P. FISHER’S York, if desired. Mei A DVERTIZING AGENLY SAN FRANCISCO. O. 17114 Washin street, up stairs, Now 2 Sa oe aed House. “oF Ks L. P. Fisher is the authorized Agent of the Frinity Journal, Weaverville: Weekly Ledger, Jackson; é Calaveras Chronide, Mokelumne FR; Sonoma County Jonrnab; California Mining ; Los Angeles Star; vertizing in the Atimtic States; L. P. F. has now completed his arrwagements for th e aes Seneneee eee tte principal larges & circulating Journals ewspapere pablished Atlantic States. its a0 thu A fine opportunity is here offered'to those who wish: to advertize in any part ofthe Unionyof doing so at the lowest rates, and in a prompt and satisfactory manner AND PAPER HANGING. % J. Carpenter . igth ee. .Geteaertines Pome: House or Sign Painting, _. “Live and Let Live!” Work as good as the best! Prices to suit the Times!: Shop on Main st. opposite Thomas’ Stable. North San Juan, Nov. 16,1857. Bitty. And Tavern Stand fer ‘Sale. and Farm is hereby offered painted with a new and substantial 100 feet long by Se wates il 7 ishing best mountain Ranch te orale, withde well amine the premises. nomnyang ata tale price’ rs EDWARD ALLISON,» PLATTE tea