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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-18
DISCOVERIES OF THE LAST HALF CENTURY.

! There has been no period since the commence.
mtnt of the world in which so many importan,
disco yeries, tending TO the benefit of mankind were
made as in the last half century. Some of the
most wonderful results Of human intellect have
been Witnessed in the last fifty years. Some Of
the grandest conceptions Of genius have been per-
fected 1t is remarkable how the mind of the
world has run into scientific investigation, and what
achievements it has effected in that short period.
Before the year 1900 there not single steamboat in
isence and the application Of steam to machinery u-
known. FuLros launched the first steamboat in 1907
Now there three thousand steamboats, aversng the
ters Of America and the time saved in travel is equal to se
vsny per cent The rivers Of every c'uny in the world
nearly, raversed by steamboats,. In 1900 there
single railroad in the world In The United States alone
there s,797 miles of railroad sosng $780, eco
bud and about 900 miles Of raihoad in England and
America. The locomotive will travel in many hours,
distance which in 1900 required many days to accom-
pish In 1900 took weeks to convey Intelligence between
Philadelphia and New Orleans it be accomplished
in minutes through the electric telegraph, which only had its
beginning in s4s Voasm discovered in March, 1900
The electro magnet in 1891 Esc,roypng discovered
only few years ago. Hoes printing press capable Of print
ing 900 copies hour very discovery, but Of
important character Gas light was unknown in s00
every city and town Of any pretence lighted with it.
and have the announcement Of still greater discovery by
which light heat and motive power may be all produced
from water with scarcely any cost Daguee communicated
to the world his beautiful invention in 1882 Gun cotton
and choroform discoveries but Of few years old Astro
nomy has added number Of planets to the solar system
Agricultural chemistry has enlarged the domain Of knowledge
10 that important branch Of scientific research and mechanics
have increased the facilities for production and the
accomplishing amount Of labor which far anscepds the
ability Of united manual effort to accomplish The trumphs
achieved in this last branch Of discovery and invention
enough mark the last half century that which has most
contributed augment personal comforts enlarge the enjoy
men and add to the blessings Of What will the next
half century accomplish We may look for still greater dis
covees for the intellect Of is awake, exploring every
mine Of knowledge, and searching for useful information in
every department Of art and ndusry.-PhH Ledger.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-18

WREcKs AT KEY WEsT.-JoHN c. HoYr, agent for the
New Yok Board Of Underwriters at Key West has furnish
ed statement of vessels wrecked the Florida Reefs also
of those which put into Key West in Distress from the ls
of January to the 3lst of December, 1850. The whole
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-18
$l,l29,00

The following condensed report for the last six years,
Of vessels wrecked or reported in distress:
Number Of vessels under the head Of marine disasters that
have been reported, two hundred and nne
Value of vessels and cargoes Glow estimae) &c. 900
Amount of salvage. ge................... 647,775
Amount of expenses. Observation-Disclosures. 259,637
...... .........-.. ....a S7,5O9,4l2
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-18

Estimated value Of vessels and cargoes. S929, 900
Amount Of salvage. e...................... !22,S3l
Amount of expenses Observation-Disclosures. 77,l69
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-18

PETER Force, Esq, Chairman
Exec. Com. Indus. Exhibition, Washington
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
Extracts from our Atlantic files.

FugitiUe &aves.-A plan is on foo
in Upper Canada for providing ar
asylum in the British American Pro.
vinces for fugitive slaves. 1t is pro
posed to form an Agricultural Union
in Canada, which shall extend its
operations to the British West Indies.
with a view to settle the colored people,
not in isolated communities, but among
the white population of the Provinces.
The capital is to be raised in shares
of $50 each, payable in ten annual
instalments. The Executive Com
mittee of the Union are to have power
to establish farms throughout the Pro-
vinces of the British West Indies.
This movement is the result of the
Fugitive Slave Law in the United
States.
The Sir NationS,-The Confede-
racy of the Six Nations met in Grand
Council at Tonawanda, N. Y, early
in September, to celebrate the funeral
rites of their last Grand Sachem, John
Blacksmith, deceased, and to elect a
Grand Sachem in his place. Do>ne-
ha ga-wa (Ely S. Parker), was pro-
claimed Grand Sachem. Mr.. p, thus
placed at the head of the Six Nations,
is an educated man, of fine talents
and exemplary habits, and is one of
the Assistant State Engineers of New
York.
Steamer far Lake Mcaragua.--A
new steamer called the Central Ame-
rica, built under the superintendent
of Commodore c. Vanderbilt, to run
in connection with the steamer Di-
rector, on Lake Nicaragua, was to
have been launched from the yard of
Mr.. Simonson. Her dimensions are
as follows: l64 feet long, "a feet beam,
and feet depth of hold, about 25O
tons register. She had been built in
the unprecedented short time of u
days from the time of receiving the
contract.
Associate Justice Of U. s. Supreme
Court Benjamin r. Curtis, who was
recently appointed Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court Of the United
States, in place of Judge Woodbury.,
deceased, accepts his appointment.
Joseph Story, the predecessor OF Judge
Woodbury., was but 32 years OF age
at the time of his appointment in 1911.
Mr.. Curtis is about 40. The Weekly
Tribune of the 9th says that the ap-
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
San Francisco Advertisements.
ZONES noTEL.-corner sansome ar

ZONES HOTEL.-Corner Sansome and
- California streets, San Francisco. The
proprietor of the above Hotel begs to inform
his friends and the public generally, through
out the state, that he has just completed in the
very best manner, extensive additions and rem
ovations to the same, and is now prepared to
accommodate them in more superior style
than formerly.
The Hotel fronts on Sansome street l42 feet
and on California IS, and is three stories high.
The Ladies' PatIor rs by so, is elegantly fitted
up with every regard to comfort and convent
ence. The Dining Rooms 10 by %, is the larg-
est and most roomy in the state. The building
contains 50 rooms, furnished in manner not
to be surpassed, with every attention to care
and luxury, and the terms for board as low as
any first class hotel in the city. 3mno49
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
Jacks and Woodruff

G Inform their friends and the public
tSx5 that they are prepared to offer
Watches and Jewelry of the best and most
fashionable styles at the lowest cash prices
They comprise fine London levers, anchor es-
opponents, and lepines, from the most celebra-
ted manufacturers of Europe. Also, Diamond,
Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, and Opal Jewelry of
the richest and most splendid description, all OF
which are offered at so per cent less than form
er prices.
G-Jewery manufactured from California gold.
lkS- Gold Quartz separated and refined.
3-Chronometers rated by transit.
H-Watch repairing executed with punctuali-
ty and despatch. No. 274 Montgomery st. in
Bolton and Barron's building. 4S-3m.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

Beh- The following beautiful lines from
the pen of Rev. DR.. Hanks, of New York
are published in the Home Journal
They are touchingly beautiful =
THE BLIND BOY.
1t was blessed summer day,
The flowers 0loomed--the air was mild
The little birds poured forth their lay,
And everything IN nature smiled,
In pleasant thought wandered en-,
Beneath the deep woods ample shade
Till suddenly came upon
Two children who had thither strayed-
Just at an aged birch-tree's foot
A little boy and girl reclined,
His hand in hers she kindly put,
And then saw the boy was blind.
The children knew not was near,
A tree concealed me from their vie W,
But oil they said well could hear,
And could see all they might do.
"Dear Mary" said the poor blind boy,
That little bird sings very long;
Say, do you see him in his Joy,
And is he pretty as his song?"
Yes, Edward, yes" replied the maid,
81 see the bird, on yonder tree"
The poor boy sighed, and gently said,
& Sister wish that could see
"The flowers, you say, are very fair,
And bright green leaves are ON the trees
And pretty birds are singing there
How beautiful for one who sees!
"Yet I the fragrant flowers can smell,
And can feel the green leafs shade,
Aud | Can hear the notes that swell
From those dear birds that God has
[made.
" So, sister, God to me is kind,
Though sight, alas He has not given
But tell me, are there any blind
Among the children up in heaven?"
"No, dearest Edward, there all see
But why ask me thing 80 odd I"
"Oh, Mary, He's so good to me,
Thought I'd like TO look at God !"
Ere long, disease his hand had laid
On that dear boy so meek and mild
His widowed mother wept and prayed,
That God wonld spare her sightless
[child.
He felt her warm tears on his face,
And said, 20, never weep for me,
I'm going to bright-bright place,
Where Mary says l God shall see.
" And you'll be there, dear Mary, too,
But, mother, when you get up there,
Tell Edward, mother, that tbs you
You knoac | never saw you here!''
He spoke no more, but sweetly smiled
Until the final blow was given
When God took up the poor blind child,
And opened first his eyes in heaven
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

" ACONDRAY & co. offer for sale clear
IXl and mess pork, in bbls and half bbls,
mess and prime oeef, cheese, molasses, pick
les, manila, China and Muscovado sugars
green and black teas, in various packages,
ground spices, whole spices in bond, cham
pagne. port, Madeira and sherry wines, in
wood and glass, sperm candles, brandy and
fine and heavy clothing blankets, blue and
white drills, colored lannels, China silks, cam
phor trunks, honey, lime juice, Havana and
Manila cigars and cheroots, cocoa, chocolate.
wooden ware, brooms, stationary, nails and
spikes. 49-lm.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
San Francisco Advertise en,ents.
Sutter Iron Works,
Rincon Point, San Francisco.

Klncon Point, San Franclsco.
CTEAM ENGINES and boilers, machin
~ cry for crushing and pulverizing quartz
rock, castings in iron and brass, wrought
iron work, water wheel castings, and all
kinds of machiuery made to order.
Being largely engaged in manufacturing
quartz rock machinery, and having an ex-
tensive assortment Of patterns on hand, are
prepared to receive and execute orders witt.
dispatch.
Parties wishing further information, or to
contract for machinery, by addressing Geo.
X Gluyas, Superintendent, as above, or
Jas. Blair, Esq, Agent, San Francisco, will
be promptly attended to.
Aug. 30-3m*
DANIEL. oKEsoN, JOHN DENNiE.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

INFORMAL WANTED---Of VIM. A,
Il r. Mellen, late Of Boston. He was last
heard from ut miners Rest" some 3UO miles
up the Sacramento river, about November last
Any information of his whereabouts will great
y relieve his anxious friends at home. Please
address the subscribers,
JOHN PEeRY & Co,
45-lm cor. Montgomery and Sarsnme SITS.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
Joseph Genella,

0N Montgomery street, near Jackson, has
" lust moved into his new fire-proof store,
and opened the largest assortment of Crocke-
nv, Giuss and Hollow ware, Cutlery, Looking
Glasses. chandeliers, etc, that can be found
ON the shores Of the Pacific; and ne lodges
himseK to sell goods of the best quality at the
most reasonable rates.
s,, hotels, 50-lm
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
DAVIS & Co.,

NIANTIC HOTEL.--The undersigned
IN would respectfully announce that this
new and commodious Hotel, situated at the
corner Of Clay and Sansome streets, is now
open for the reception of company. The House
is located upon the site of the old ship Man
tic in the very heart of the city, and whether
for the man of business or pleasure, the loca-
tion is not excelled by any other in town.
The parlors are spacious and tastefuly furn-
ished, while the sleeping rooms are neat, airy
and pleasant. The larder will be amply sup
piled with every substantial and luxury which
the market affords, and the choicest wines
and liquors will always be found at the bar.
in short, the undersigned pledges himself that
nothing shall be wanting TO render the Man.
tic Hotel an agreeable resort for either the
traveller of business or pleasure.
l.. HI. RoBiE, Proprietor.
". b The subscriber respectfully informs
the public that he has secured the services of
Mr.. Chas. f. Davenport, formerly of the Ex-
change Coffee House, Boston, Mass. 49-lm
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
Bunker Hill Restaurant.

Montgomery st, near Clay, San Francisco.
NFFERS to business men the convenience
~ of location In the centre of the business
part OF the city. It's bill of fare comprises
the choicest selections from the proverbially
excellent market of San Francisco Lodg-
ing rooms furnished with all the requisites
for comfort. Terms moderate.
5e.lm J.V.C. TELLER.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
0IL.--Bailey & Gilbert, Oil Man

OIL.--Bailey & Gilbert, Oil Man.
" ufacturers Pine street, between sansome
and Battery, have on hand and are constant.
ly manufacturing pure bleached sperm Oil
well recommended for machinery; bleached
polar Oil, andtWinter strained Lard Oil, in
packages to suit purchasers, and the quality
guaranteed.
On Hand-3o00 gallons pure sperm Oil
$4,000 gallons Polar Oil; 5000 gals Lard
Oil, 1000 gals winter strained Polar Oil.
40 I'm San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
a CO., Corner of Cla,

Ii UI1ON a w., Corner OF Ciay
Il and Sansome sts,beg leave respectfully
TO announce that they have now arranged a
private sales Department" in their sales
room, and are now ready to supply the trade
throughout the country with general assort-
ment of Boots, Shoes and Brogans. Dry
Goods and clothing, either at private sale,
or upon their trade sales at auction on Fri-
days of each week. Merchants arriving
in town arc requested to examine the stock
before purchasing elsewhere. Importer who
may desire to furnish samples of the above
named goods, to be sold for their account
may rely upon great attention being paid to
their interests. We pledge ourselves TO
transact q strictly commission business. Our
regular sale day at Auction for Groceries,
Provisions and Liquors, will be held on
Tuesdays of each week no49 m
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

HDACIFIC HOTEL-Pine, near Montgom-
II cry ST., San Francisco, kept by Mrs.
keyes, from Chicago to boarders the
comforts of home and the conveniences of a
hotel. Rooms furnished in genteel style. Ia
be supplied with all the market affords. No
bar kept. 49-lm
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
Bank Exchange.

TNHE Undersigned has taken this well.
i known and popular establishment, stu.
ated on Montgomery street, opposite Bur.
goyne g. Co.'S bank, wkere he will be pleased
at all times to serve the public. The choicest
liquors which the market affords can be had
at all times.
Free lunch every day at IL o'clock.
52-lm p. ID. KILDUFF.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
EIRST PREMIUM SHIRT
L DEPOT..LeigIltO a. Go. have

Just received by the ships Anglo American,
Alert and Game Cock, a fresh supply of
Chas. Leighton's New York made shirts. in
cuding a few of his first quality cambric,
with fancy plated linen bosoms, etc, which
for style and finish, work and quality, are
not surpassed by any in the world, sample
of which are now being exhibited in the
Crystal Palace at the Worlds Fair, as spe.
cmens of American needle and laundry work
Also, received by the same vessels, large
assortment of Canton and woollen flannel
undershirts and drawers; o quantity of gen.
tlemens half hose, etc. which together with
their general stock are offered at low prices.
A small lot Of Jennings 'gentlemen's clothing
including few elegant Ball Vests, stocks,
cravats, pocket handkerchiefs, &c.
Under the management of Mrs. M MOOdy
select assortment Of haberdashery and
small wares. She also superintends the
Laundry Department of their business, and
the repairing OF gentlemcn's linen and under
clothing. Montgomery street, between Cal
ifornia and Pine, San Francisco. 40 i'm
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

SMlTH, BROTHERS a. co, California
- street, San Frncisco, offer for sale
Galley flour in half barrels,
Irish whiskey, English strong beer, in casks,
Havana segars, superior quality,
Sherry wine, in casks,
Blankets, heavy clothing,
Candles, Rice, etc, etc. 50-lm
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

Alta FOUNDRY--Market Place,
II facing Battery st. Iron and brass cast
ings, of every description. Quartz pulver-
izing machinery. and machine work in gen.
eral promptly executed. Patterns made to
order. 49-lm G, M. Huron
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
f. G. Gray, Brother and Go.

F. G. Gray, Brother and Co.
Wholesale Grocers and Commission Mer'
chants Pacific st. Wharf, San Francisco.
HAVE in store, and keep constantly on
IL hand by fresh arrivals, general assort.
ment of groceries, liquors, tobacco, cigars,
ETC., to which they respectfully invite the at
tsntion of country dealers
1y- Orders attended to with promptitude
and fidelity.
San Francisco, Oct 25, 1851, 53-3m
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

uDAINTS, Oils, Window Glass, etc. The
Il subscriber offers for srle full assortment
OF sizes of English and French window glass
from 10 by IL to 36 by 33.
ALso---paints, oils, Spirits of Turpeniine
Yarnishes, Putty, Brushes, etc. etc. Feeling
grateful for past favors from n generous pub
lie, he would still solicit share of patronage,
RoBr. MARSH,
Jackson st, s doors above Sansome,
45-3m San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
[NHOICE WINES AND LIQ-
~ TORS. ..-Brandies. Martell, United

Proprietors, Rastcan Chenuyer and Ameri-
can; gin, Holland, Scheidam and Ameri.
can whiskey, hish, Scotch, Bourbon and
Monongahela; cherry brandy, in cases.a d
kegs; rum, Jamaica and New England; port,
sherry, Madeira and claret, in wood and
glass; champagne, 100 baskets Segnette and
Heidseick; Osborn's old Queens port in cas-
es; whiskey and brandy, in cases; maris.
chino, absynthe, annisette and curacao
For sale by BOWMAN & Co.
Pacific street wharf, between Battery
49.1m and Front street.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

VNy ]. SILVER a. CO.-Manufacturcrs
w and dealers in beds and mattrasses--
Sacramento, near Webb st, San Francisco.
w SILVER. bl-2m H. GARRISON
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

wnLASTING POWDER..--A constant sup
- ply of blasting, mining and sporting pow
der; also, safety fuse and percussion caps.
For sale by EDWARD HI. PARKRR.
Agent for the Hazard Powder Company, San
some street, near Pacific, San Francisco.
15-1m
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

TLOUR.-Choice Chilli, in halves and quar-
~ ters, for sale by DUNSE 8. Co.
l9-3w. Sans0me street, near Jackson
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
Elk Friedrich Franz.
W. 7. SILVER,

5000 lbs Westphalia hams; 5000 lbs butter
200 boxes pale sherry, 200 boxes old port wine;
guns. rifles, carpenters tools, safes, gunpow-
der. paper hangings, piano iortes; saws, jackets,
shawls ladies' garments, NC, ior sale by
]. G. SCHROEDER and Co,
n53m Sansomc, bet Clay and Washington
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

RRAN.-Fresh Chill bran, just received
- per barque Geo. Washington, and for sale
in lots to suit, by dunno d. Co.
49-3w Sansome st., near jackson.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
OCTAvIAN HOOGS. Agent.

XETESTERN HOTEL, Battery, between
wv broadway and Y Vallejo sts., San Fran
oisco--designed especially for the accommoda-
ti,n of miners, convenient 10 the steamer
landings and to the business parts Of the city.
A runner will be in attendance ut the boats on
their arrival Accommodations comfortable.
Terms--Board and lodging $40 per week.
Meals SO cents
49-lm. II H. McNEAR. Proprietor.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

NOTICE, TO PAssENGERs-Thc under
IN signed, having completed their arrange
vnents, are prepared to forward passengers to
all parts of the world, in vessels, which in
point of speed comfort and capacity, and as
regards moderation in the price of passage,
have no equals.
The undersigned also avail themselve OF
this method to inform those who arc In the
mines and river towns of California, and
who intend visiting their native places this
winter, that the best chances are now offered
chem. Apply to COIN & ELLIS.
Passenger Agents,
oct22m Long Wharf, San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08

EXPERT q. HAZARD,--Importers Of
IL French Produce, and dealers in Wines
and Liquors, Sacramento street, third door
above Montgomery Il, San Francisco. 6lml
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
San Francisco Advertisements.
San Francisco Advertisements.

The Patrons OF the NEVADA JOURNAL
will find a box at Marriotts Exchange, corner
Of Saasome and California streets-and one
also at Bonncstell g. Williams Book and Sta
iionarv Store on Clay, near Kearney street
and ere at tle Despatch Printing Office, on
.Montl ON ,ry street, over Messrs. Drexel, Sa-
ther ana church. where all advertisements in
tended for that paper may be lett, and will be
promptly forwarded.
WAND ( TORQUET, Wholesale
v and retail dealers in blasting and sport
ing powder, shot, caps, firearms, slooung
accessories, etc., Sansome street, one door
above Pine street. o2-lm
The Nevada journal., 1851-11-08
POETRY.

n@-The following beautiful lines from
the pen of Rev. DR.. Hanks, of New York,
are published in the Home Journal,
They are touchingly beautiful =
The republic., 1851-04-15
[coasrsrosDrscr OF THE nr-uBIIc.I

BALTIMORE, April lisp. m.
Since the arrest of the two boys on the charge Of
being engaged in the late murder of Mr.. Rumpf's
little son, German named Schneider has been
npprehended on suspicion. Schneider had had
some difficulty with Mr.. Rumpf, and had uttered
threats of revenge. learn that person named
Shipley has also been arrested, but have not yet
heard of any evidence calculated to implicate him.
A Delaware paper mentions rumor that w.
w. Webster. one of the parties arrested on the
charge Of being engaged in the Cosden massacre.
had made an attempt on his life, which proving
unsuccessful, he afterwards announced his deter
mination of turning States evidence.
Sales of 500 barrels of Howard street flour at
81 so. Nothing doing in city mills. Sales Of
white at 81 cents and yellow at 81 cents Oats,
SO a Al cents.
AT the. stock board to-day the sales were-Bank
of Baltimore, three shares at 95 ten shares at 95;
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, cash sales of twenty
five shares at IT, twenty-five shares at 77s, fifty
shares at IT'S Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sales
time Of twenty five shares at 75, twenty five shares
at 7S4, twenty five shares at 7Ss; Maryland 6's
closed at 1924 bid, los asked; Maryland SIS, SO bid,
SO asked; Baltimore 6s, 1890, le4s bid 1861 asked;
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bonds, 1867, 924 bid,
s2s asked, do. shares, TIL bid, 7s asked York and
Cumberland, 2si bid, 235 asked; Baltimore and
Susquehanna. 37t bid, 394 asked. 4t,f