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The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

U-We would call the especial attention
of our readers to the card of Mr.. Peter Kowa-
lewskie which appears in another column
Mr. X. comes among us with the highest tes-
timonials bearing letters from Col Benton,
Judge Mclean, Col Fremont, and others
equally distinguished, in whose families he
has taught and who express their most un-
qualified appreciation of his character as a
gentleman, and of his reputation as a scholar
and a teacher Mr.. X. has taught in several of
the principal cities of the Union; is Polander
by birth and education and was one Of that
patriot band which was compelled to fy from
their country after the disastrous fall of War
saw. He speaks with huency and elegance,
most of the European Languages, several of
which he teaches. He has now formed
class for the study of the Spanish Ian
guage, which next to knowledge of our
mother tongue, is the most useful to Cali
fornan We trust he will meet with such en-
couraeement from our citizens as will make
his stay among us profitable and oflong dura-
ton.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19
narwe shall esteem it an especial fs

nSrWe shall esteem it an especial ia
yor from our friends in the various mining
districts, if they will furnish us, from
time to time, intelligence of what is
transpiring in their vicinity. Located
in the heart of the mining region, it is
our desire to make the JOURNAL prompt
and reliable medium Of communication
with all parts of the mines. To do this
effectually, we m ust call upon the miners
themselves for those matters of local
nature which alone give interest and
value to such paper. The uncertain
and irregular means of communication
to which we are as yet subjected, rem
ders such aid Of still more Importance
and we can assure our friends, that how
ever brief or imperfect their communi ca
tions may be, they will always be &C.
ceptable
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

QUARTZ SPEcIMENs.-Wc were shown q
few days since a beautiful specimen of gold
bearing quartz, which was taken from the
claim of Mr. EDWARD LOUIS, on Gold Hill
Grass Valley, the same day. This specimen
weighs little over l6 OF. and is estimated
to contain about o. of pure gold. 1t was
taken ont by Mr.. L. himself He stated that
he had taken out the same day about GO lbs
all OF which was exceedingly rich Mr.. L
took out specimen few weeks since which
was purchased bya company operating on
Massachusetts Hill, for the purpose of send.
ing to the Worlds Fair, as specimen of the
nativs productions of California This niece
weighed upwards of II lbs, and was exceed.
ingly neat and beautiful Mr. Lewis. who ;s
candidate for sheriff Of this county, is the
fortunate possessor of one of the richest
qnartz claims in Grass Valley. He has nj
ready taken out about 100 tons of rock, and
has not yet worked out more than one fifth
of his claim. The dirt and chips which arc
shoveiled out Of the claim after the larger
portions Of the vein rock are removed VIII
yield from to ID cents to the pound by the
ordinary process of working. This we are
assured is but fair specimen of the Weld Of
many claims in that vicinity and is not
by any means considered the richest mi
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

DELEGATE TO CONGRESS-. The Sacra'
mento Trapscr ipt, Democratic paper
in announcing the names Of thosewho stand
prominent in thesparty as cand idates for
congress at the approaching election,
lives that Of VIM. T. BARBOUR, Esq. of
this city. 1t is now quite time to cast
about for candidates to fill the Offices OF
representatives to the general govern
ment, and we are pleased to see the
claims Of this section Of the State for
a portion of the delegation thus freely
recognised, by the announceme of MT
Barbour, ar one of the candidates for
that important trust One thing how
ever we would especially deprecate-the
nomination of any man on party grounds.
Let the nomination, whenever it does
come, come from the people, and not from
a party. The people of this section of
the State have but one ieterest-the
mining interest, and no man can receive
their vote who is not pledged to that in
terest. we care not whether he be
wLig or dsioocrat. the only qualification
we require, beyond that Oh capacity and
honesty, is that he should be thoroughly
and fully identified with the great min
ing interest Of california.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19
TO THE PUBLIC.

In adding another Iournallto the list Of
those already established in California,
we believe that we are only responding
to the imperative wants of The commu-
nifty where we have located. Far up
among the spurs of the Sierra Navada
where, but few months since the dis
NAL yell Of the coyote alone disturbed
the silence of the forest, the noise of the
saw, and hammer,and the rumbling cart,
now strikes the ear. Tho tall pines of
the forest have been transformed into
houses.and stores, and busy city, with
its hurrying crowd of bustling life lies
spread out before us. Phe sound of the
pick and rocker, mingles with strains of
music as they come swelling up from
valves and reeds andstrings, and human
voices. Deep. into the bowels of the
mountain sides,
-"Rock ribbed and ancient as the Sum-
tunnelling and boreing for the glittering
scales, almost under the very streets up
on which we tread,ors catered along the
ravines and rivers, may be seen and
heard the denizens Of our meuntain city
tugging with the father Of. Jumps, or
scrapng together the precious spangles,
with an industry and energy which both
commands, and deserves SUCCESS; while
around and over all curls theismoke Of
happy homes, cheering the landscape
and betokening a hearty welcome tothe
traveller, tired and weary with his
mountain way.
Such ~ the community upon which
we have fallen, and here have we pitched
our tents. The field before us is wide
and unoccupied, and we shall endeavor
90 to enter, occupy and improve, as to
render our presence both acceptable
and advantageous to those abou! us. We
dislike set words and Rhrases, which are
usually meaningless and of little value.
Suffice it therefore to say that we are
not altogether unused to catering for
the reading public. we have had some
little experience upon the other side of
the continent, which we. trust will be
sufficient to enable us to conduct Jour
nal here which shall be acc ceptable to
this community, and promote the pro-
gress Of our City and State. We have
no promises or pledgeaGo maIp save
those which are embodied in the motto
we have placed at the head of our sheet.
And now, looking trustingly forward to
the indulgence of that public which has
proved by its own indomitable spirit and
energy determination and power to
overcome all obstacles in its path to hon
or and wealth, we trust that our own
humble efforts in the same cause viii be
fostered and aided SO long as our exer-
tions to please and profit shall be deemed
acceptable. More we would not ask
less ii shall be our earnest endeavor new
er to deserve.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

A RIcH QUARTZ VEIN WAS discovered
on Monday last, about two miles beyond Now
town, and one-halfa mile southof the road
Our inf n, ant, who is diAhteiestod party,
states that some exceedingly rich specimens
have been taken Out and that The vein promi-
ses TO be very Valuable.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

rSa. The number of deaths in Sacra-
mento for the week ending April 5th
was four. Only one reported for the
week previous, and he was shot while
attempting to enter house with feloni-
GUS intent. One of the four included in
last weeks report, received the wounds
from the effects of which he died, at the
same time.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19
BWe last nj sht attended the CO.

gWe last ri 5ht attended the con
cerof the Et.lopian Serenaders, a
the Empire, and were highly pleased
with their performances. We have
seldom witnessed such truthful repre-
sentations Of negro character as were
given by this company. Winnemore
is an unrivalled performer on the Ban.
jo, and the way that "Swasha hands
across" was cheered, evinces the tact
and talent of the whole band The
Statue dance was a fine thing, especi-
oily Brower's celebrated Juba dance,
which was successful imitation of no
ted dances, different occupations, e..
The burlesque Of "Lucy Long" by
Price, was loudly cheered and snc-
cessfully repeated, by the request Of
the audience. The .Serenaders viii
stop for some time at Nevada, and we
hope that their efforts to please will be
appreciated by our citizens.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

ANOTHER BIG LUMP Col Martir
Thompson, from Pratt county MO-, bro't
into our office, few days since, a spe.
cmen of gold bearing quariz, weighing
Il lbs. 2 oz., and containing about l2lbs
OF gold, This splendid specimen was
taken out of a ravine running into vol
creek, about l 1-2 miles south Of Grass
valley. 1t was found about three weeks
since, by Dir T., while ''sluicing,n lying
about eighteen inches below the surface.
Its actual value is about $500, but it
would prabably sell for its full weight
as specimen.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

RY-A correspondent of the Placer
Times says that Messrs Gwin, Gilbert
and Wright had taken passage in the
steamer which was to leave New York
on the 18th ult, and that the commits
sioners to be appointed under the bill
passed in the Senate to settle land
claims in California, would probably
leave in the same steamer.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

REpEALED,-The act imposing tax
upon foreign miners wasrepealed by the
Legislature on the 4th ult. The Cover
nor has issued proclamation, notifying
all collectors of such taxes to cease from
further oollec tions under said act
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

~Wo ,e~eeive that tuite lum1er OF
persons are now 1T work in the ravinc north
of the city. The dirt in this ravine has all
yeen twice worked over, generally with the
common rocker. They are now working 1t
for the third TIN with the long tom and
sluice boxes AID we understand that it pays
about sl2 per day to the band.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

BJ~The Democrats are to hold state
convention at Benicia on the Cd monday
of May to nominate candidates for state
Offices. A delegation of thirty has been
chosen to attend from Sacramento, with
instruction to vote for no candidates who
will not pledge themselves to abide by
the nominations Of the convention.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

THE CIRoUs which recently paid a
visit to this place were at Longs Bar,
on Feather river, on Sunday last. They
performed three nights at Marysville,
and appeared at that place again on
Monday evening on their way to Sacra-
mento, cia Fremont, where they were to
stop one evening.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

Tue HARTFORD which was nearly des-
troyed by fire at the burning of the
Santa Clara, few weeks ago at the
Bay, has been thoroughly overhauled
and repaired, and is once mVre running
in her old ! lace in the Sacramento
trade.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

GRAND MASONIC LoDGE.-By reference
to notice in another column, it win be seen
that the next annual convocation of the Grand
Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for
California and Oregon will take place in Sac
ramento City on the first Tuesday in May
next. 1t is requested that the newspapers of
this State and Oregon will call early attention
to the fact
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

IMPORTANT DECISION The Superior
Court OF San Francisco has decided that
the City is not bound to pay for buildings
destroyed in arresting the progress Of
fires, and for which judgements have
been obtained in the lower Courts.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

D7-Therc is some probability Miss Jenny
Lind may pay visit to the Eureka State
1t is said that fifty thousand dollars have been
subscribed in SIN Francisco as COM
pensa,lon for ,r services for ten nights. WHO
wouldn't be a nigk,engale,
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

List Of Letters--We publish to day the
list of letters remaining in the Post OtiicG at
Nevada City for the quarter ending April lst
The list as published comprises but small
portion of those which have accumulated du-
Of them were destroyed in the late fire.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

D-The lovers of good sweet milk, will find
it in all it's richness and purity at the milk De-,
pot of Mr.. PHELrs, on Main st. His milk
punches are also the "ns pl US ultra" Of Cali
Lfornia beverages.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

ES- The recent rise Of water in tho.
Sacramento and Feather rivers now per.
mits some of the larger boats to ascend
as far us Marysville; several are now
making the trip through from San Fran
cisco. Freight is now taken from that
city to Marysville for $50 per ton.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

! Auction SALE.-We would call the atten-
Ition Of the public to the sales ADVERTISED by l.,
WILLIAMSON g. Co., for tomorrow.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

pcn. A Masonic Lodge, called the
Union Lodge" has been established at
Panama.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19
THE ELECTION.

The election on Monday, Though quito
spirited failed to bring out anything like tho
actual strength Of the city. Ours is emphat
|ically amining population, and all know how
difficult It IS to. take miners from their work
on any other day than Sunday. Yet with all
this disadvantages, mt less than 1000 votes
we're polled-probably more, as there was
much scratching and scattering. The three
leading candidates for mayor receiving an az.
|gregate OF l84O votes 'eleaf I
The result of the vote for mayor was as
follows - ,g. sis.t
Coyote north gold broad main
vile nevada run street street total
Hoyt l44 81 POI 33l 265 1923
Davis ~ 6 II 2S7 AS APT
Young sc 25 l3 10 81 1856
FOR ALDERMEN.
a. T. Laird 1864, i, f. Gardiner, l496
j. L. Atkinson 1890, J. II. Crandall 1891
N. IL. Shepherd 1871 J. o. Barker 1877,
y. S. Allen 1892, T. w. Colbourn | 97i
IL. p. Twist 94a, r. Hamilton Is COS
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

gs5' An assortmer- of promising 'cats''
J advertised for sale at Sacramento.
The Nevada journal., 1851-04-19

ptNs Mr. Robb, of the Stockton Times
is spoken of as Mayor of Stockton.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08
CINCINNATI NEW CHEAP
STORE.

VnSsEg, subscriber has Just arrived and Is now
A. npsning splendid assortment 81 DlS
Co0tSS suitable Tor this market, which he ~iis
sell ~ cheap Is the cheapest. lie would res
rcctuly invite all TO call and examine his Goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
His stock consists Of the latest and most fash
louabie STYLE Of Prints; Lawns, Ginghsms,
Barege dc LANES, Plain and Plaid Muslins,
Dress ard Bonnet Silks: all kinds Of Bonnie,
Trimmings; Artificial Flowers, Thread and
l.isie Fheings Silk and Cambria hdk fs.; Black
I'nlian Cfayats; Mode Shawls, splendid article;
Blk Silk Laces; Coronation Cord, and other
trimmings for dresses; Apaccas, Mnslns Of all
descriptions; French Linen, Hungarian NIX
t'ues; Cloths, Cassimeres, Satnetis, and Jeans /;
Cotton Goods for Mems wear, Velvet and Satin
Vestngs pins, needles, steel bends, hooks and
eyes, hair pins, thimbles, perforated paper, Zeph-
VI Worstad buttons Of all kinds hosiery, gloves,
irish Linens, Linen Table Cloths, Russia Diaper
Crash, Umbrellas, &c. &c.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Gents Fine Goat Morocco and Calf Skin
Boots, Mems Enameod Calf and Kip Shoes.
Youths and Bows Shoes, Ladies Enameled
Jenny Lind, Excelsior, French Kid and other
Slippers, Enameled Cutters, Buskins, &c.
Misses do. do. A very large stock
Of Chdren's Shoes.
Also, a good assor,men, Of hardware.
A very large stock af Queens and Glassware,
Of the ia,es, patterns, Looking Glasses, Window
Glass, Nails, &c.
G'RocE Rihs of all kinds.
/ Together with GREAT variety Of other Ar'i-
c,es, all Of which vii, be sold Chsap for Cash.
Stove opposite the Steam Mills, Front Street,
Davenport.
]. NJ. WOODWARD
Il
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08
Illinois Central Rail Road Items.

The amount Of lnnd granted was equa
10 one half six sections of GAO acres cacI
or 3.S40 acres for every mile Of road
The estimated amount Of land received
under this net 10 2,572 500 acres.
The whole length Of the road aud branch
O. as now proposed will he GO miles.
Al 100000 per mile including depots,
turnouts, &c, &c, tho road will cost Sl3.-
100000
The State gets per cent al the gross
earnings ot the road, which i, supposed 10
be equal To revenue Of six per renl upon
the value of The lands AT 50 per acre
The company has s'resdv paid il 20per
zen, Of the capital stock Of Sl,Baa.DG0. -
This stock draws q per cent from lie date
&c payment.
The company has set ap"r, 252,s00
,cres for the interest fund, 10 II, snId az
wanted 10 pay interest, and .s,DO0.OO0
acres for construction bonds 10 he sold on.
" IN redemption Of bonds.
The balance Of the l,nds,say $4,000
acres. nre retained until the other lands
nre all disposed Of MS a general surplus
fund.
The bonds ofthe company are nade pay.
bic April |. 1875 and bear I per cent in
terest payable semi.nnnualy.
The lands are neveHio he sold save Cor
bonds. The lands are 10 he appraised and
also are 70 he subject to entry for bonds n,
the appraisal, at any time, whether the
bonds nrc due or not ChieGgo Joir.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08
FANCY STOCK.

TusT received al the Chic Book Store, fresh
= assortment OF Richly Finished poeiical Git
Books; an extensive variety OF New and Beautiful
styles OF Note Paper and Fancy Envelopes; COM
prising in the selection Embroidered, Embossed,
Gilt, Silvered Edge and Plain Note Paper, with
Envelopes 10 match, from Low Price to the Best
Qualities: Also Fins BRISTOL 3oatds, English end
American Drawing Paper Of Every Size; choice
assortment OF Paints. Pencils, Books and other
materials for drawing; and large addition 10 for
rner Stock Of English and American Writing and
Letter Pssar of every size, including the Finest
Qualities OF Blue, and White Plain and Gilt Edge.
An examination, by the Public, Of the Cnsli-
ties and Prices Of the above articles il respectfully
solicited hv W. H. HOLMES CO
Davenport April 3 1851.
Will be ope>-d shortly supply OF nearlv
every description OF School Rooks used IN this
vicinity vhieh will be scld Wholesale and Retail
at very Reasonable Rates.
W. II. II. 4 co.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08

Mr.. Jervis, Chief Engineer OF The Rock
Island and la Sale Railroad has already
commenced tho survey IL the road from
Chicago to this point. a corps If Ensi-
neers Is now upon the ground, surveying
tho route from Chicago 10 the State line,
aud thence to Joliet. On MONDAY last an
other corps commenced operations NJ .!oli-
ct, surveying the liue from thence TO QUA
va, at which point corps Is now organ
ized 10 continue the survey 10 P~rn. Ev-
erv effort will he made 10 have tie surye.
completed. aud maps in readiness fnr the
next meeting Of the Board ., Directors.
upon the 23d June; after which The road
will be immediately placed under contract
In compliance with the wishes q The in
habi,an,s upon the proposed route. Mr. Jer-
vie, accompanied by a corps Of engineers.
will proceed, in the course Of a shor, time.
To survey the branrh railroad from Gales
burg. 10 connect with the Rock Island and
Chicago road. al the nearest available
point. - La Sale Co Dem.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08

One dollar notes on The Northern Bank Of
shen,ncks, raised TO tens. are now in cir
cula,inn. Too much cantion cannot be ez-
ercised bv persons receiving money.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08
SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS,
Just RECEIVED BY
O. So WE1ISHMiR

\ Large and splendid assortment OF new
= goods which will be sold very low Tor the
ready y, consisting in pat, the following:
Chambrey and Scotch Ginghams. printed lac.
ohess ana worried lawn, six and worsted Poplius
fancy Aipaccas. De lanes, worked collars and
Capes, linen Lnsters, white Grape and o,h.,
sha"ls, Scaiis, French Jaconets, large assort
ment Of Bonnets, Rbonds, and Flowers, cap and
neck Ribonds, silk and satin Paraso!s, Dres. trim
mings, Null and Swiss Muslins, Pure Nankeeos
Grapes, Irish linens. Grass Skirts, friDge.. Sill
thread gloves. Bead Bags, French and American
prints, broad Cloths and Cassi,ners, jeans, tweeds,
and Summer Cloths, breast pins and belt slides
and thousand other Goods too nnuer,n. m
mention.
ALSO.
FOR SALE
Carpet Chain, Cotton Yarn and Cotton Eat.
,ing at UIiyST.EI,.g
Davenport, April l7ih, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08
Regular Packet for 81. Lonis.
St. Louis, Davenport and Galena Packet.

A- THE light drsnghs steamer UN.
Gle TOBY, l.. DopeE, Master,
ases,1 u will run regularly during the sea-
son in the 81. Louis, Davenport and Galena
trade, stopping at all intermediate ports; having
been recently repaired, repan'ed and re-of'ice,
ed, by strict attention TO freight and passengers
we hope to receive share of public patronage.
For ireieh, or passage apply on board, or To
BURROWS i PEETryMaN, Agents.
March eth, 1851. cots
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08
LAND WARlkAN
CLOCKS.
TOOLS.

Il laws, Tenan, Saws, Compass Saws,
Ii Meat Saws. w God Saws and others. Also
Framing, Former ard Mortice Chisels, hollow
augers for Wagon Mixers and long and short
screw Aueers and Anger bits. Carpentsss' pin
GERS. bevrls, spirit plum levels. Also-Scfsw
plates, Ok and log Chains: Together with gen.
eral assortment OF Tools and Builders Hsfdware,
Cheap ior Cash.
At HlLDRETHS' Hardware Store.
Davenport, March 2fth. 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08

S0 KEGS Nals-n'. sizes, jus. received ftnr,
~ Pittsburgh, will be sold very low BY the
key, at DAvENroRT's.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08
E'O WHEAT GROWERS OF CEN
TRIAL IOWA.

THE subscribers are on hand with Blank Or
l. jers for McCormick's Patent Virginia Reap
ers for the harvest Of 1851, and ready TO supply
Reaper 70 the public, we have oniy TO add that
we do not have 10 resort to hired puts nor Dor
row ed certificates 10 recommend il, as j. the case
With many other Harvesting Machines, but mere
" offer il on IFS own merits: knowing that from
The general satisfaction given wherever they have
been introduced, they will eventually snpercede
all others Of the kind, (Which are in fact but i'm
perfect limitations Of the genuine Nj Cormick
Reaper.) Some have even ventured so lar as im-
nating; that the original Patentee has seen fit TO
appeal 10 the strong arm oil the law to protect his
own rights. and al the same time secure to the
farmer Machine every way worthy ct their con.
fidence Among those against when legal pro.
ceedngs have been instituted are the firm OF Sey.
monr & Morgan OF N. Y, who Notwithstanding
The vrifs Of injunction prohibiting their making,
selling or nseins their Machines in any way, are
still en,!eavoring by getting great way IRON
home and nseing an unWarrantable amount of
gas to effect what they cannot accomplish where
they are better known: namely, sale for their
Machines. For further particulars on this sub.
ject see McCormick's large handhills, which in
stead Of being filled with certificates and recon-.
menda'ions with fictitious names attached, con.
tain facts equally inle'esting,and important 10
Farmers that wish to consult their own interests.
Enouive FOR blank orders at all Of the principal
places throughout The country.
A. !. hyde, Pheasant Valley, Scott co.
&C ALNOaD, Long Grove,
April II, 1851. .9gents
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08

MR. SANDERS, Sir: Please Announce through
sonr columns the name OF JAMES PORTER
as suitable person for the sffice OF County Sn
persIsor, Of Scott county and oblige
MANY VOTERS.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-05-08
Regular st. Louis, Galcna & st. Paul Packet

Regular st. Louis, Galcna 4 st. Paul Packet.
A@ THE splendid and last running
- p DIR. FRANKLIN NO. 9,
y. :. HARRIS, Master, VIII run AZ a regular
packet in the above trade and all intermediate
lanGings during the season. Shippers aad pas
sengers can rely on HAVING every attention paid
10 them, and would solicit portion Of the pub
lie patronage. For freight or passage spp!y on
board.
Davenport, May I, 1851.