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The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15


We have received through Gregory's
Express, tho Caidre,as chronicle, from
which we take the following extracts:
We learn from Douglass fiat, that the
miners are at present doing remarkably
we'll. A company has been for several
months running a tunnel into Central
Hill, with view to intersect tho rich
lead known to lie in it, and with fair
prospects of success A number of 9TH
er companies haze been formed for SINH
lar purposes. all being sanguine of sue
cess from the known riches previously
taken from the hills by the Intellectual
working OF shafts.
Rich DEPOSIT "A remarkably rich
deposit of auriferous earth and quartz
has just been discovered pear Butte City,
about two miles from this place, The
lead is said to be quite extensive, being
q mixture Of decomposed quartz. slate,
and gravel We learn, from reliable
authority, that several pans prospected,
on Tuesday last, rs high as two hundred
dollars. The ground for several acres
in extent, in the immediate neighbor-
hood Of the rich deposit, is already ta-
ken up in claims The fortunate dis
covercrs were six Americans, who had
realized over $4,000 between Saturday,
the Sd inst, and "Wednesday, the 7th.
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pMENTs BY ADAMS s co.'s EXPRESS.

PMENTS by ADAMS 4 CO.'S EXPRESS,
The shipments of Gold Dust from
5 place, by Adams & Co., as taken
m their books, for the last two Sc
monthly steamers, amount to $76,.
9.69. This we regard as indica-
e of any thing, more than de-
essed state OF our mining interests.
For some months past it has been
marked that the throng at the sa-
bns, and other places to which peo-
used to resort for the purpose of
slime and to disburse their funds,
s materially diminished and this
been published in other places as
Flicating dull times, and as an evi-
nee that the miners no longer have
cir pockets full of dust. But a ref
ence to the above figures will con-
nee any thinking mind that this
ange is produced by different
use. When tie great body of our
resent population first arrived in the
blden regions Of California, they
lund themselves so very differently
|tuated from what they had hitherto
Zen, that an impulsive, though tenn
brary, suspension of their former
Fudence and probity Immediately fol-
WED, occasioned by the exciting
tenes around them. The induce-
lents to venture in the games of
|lance were great and numerous, and
low that these adventures are not re-
arded as disreputablc by those around
hem, much less prohibited by the law,
hey forgot that the chances were
gainst them, and hoping, in view Of
he brilliant prospect before them, that
hance might assist in the immediate
of a fortune, that they
hight the sooner return to their homes,
hey yen.ured freely. But a little ex-
erience has been beneficial, and they
ave abandoned the gaudy saloons,
nd applied themselves to the more
legitimate pursuits before them with
egree of diligence highly commenda-
lie. And instead of spending the
reater proportion Of their earnings in
he rounds of dissipation, after salts,
ying their own necessities, they very
rudently send the remainder home,
1here if it is not needed, it will at
east be taken care of. Thus we are
ed to believe the industrious, perse-
ering laborer is no less rewarded for
is tolls now than at former times.
The same is probably true Of other
'laces as well as Nevada.
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A meeting of the Quarts Miners o

A meeting of the Quarts Miners Of
Gold Elat District was held on the 9th
inst. at which Saturday, the 18th of
April was appointed for general
meeting at Wigham's Mill, l o'clock,
p. M, for the purpose of revising the
Laws governing that District. Messrs.
Broadus, Wasson ard Green were ap-
poiuted committee to report neces-
sary alterations and additions to their
code.
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Rocky BAR MINING CoMPANY.--
We are glad to learn from time to
time the great success of our friends
in and about Grass Valley. That is
undoubtedly one of the most favorable
locations, particularly for quartz ope-
rations, in California. The company
above named have built mill at that
place, their claims being situated on
Massachusetts Hill, which are said to
be good. In regard to their prospects,
&c. we give the following, as it has
been communicated to us.
DIR. James Delevan is the superin-
tendent. The mill has 80 horse pow
er, with 8 stampcrs, and has cast iron
rollers of 1900 pounds weight each,
under which the quartz passes, after
it las been crushed to nut size-they
reduce the quartz to an impalpable
powder this is afterwards amalgama-
ted and washed off as usual This is
evidently great Improvement, but
we of course expect something better
from California enterprise. The cost
of working is set down as follows -
Rock per ton at the mill $12, and
crushes 60 tons per "a hours, making
1920, for one day and night, and 500
per day for incidental expenses, makes
$500. The average yield has been
$50 per ton, making $1,000 per day ;
take from this $500, and it leaves
$3.50 per day clear profits, or $1,000
per month of 20 days. leaving out 6
days for mishaps; and making the
round sum of 1920 year. The
capital invested is perhaps $4,000.
Further calculations make our head
swim, but our readers can make their
own calculations as to the value of
quartz mills from the figures here Civ
en-. AT present the water is somewhat
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15
City Commissioners Report.
To the Court OF Sessions
Of Neyada COunfy.

OF nevada county:
The undersigned, Commissioner,
appointed by the Hon. Thos H. Caswell,
County Judge of said county, under the
provisions of an act entitled ian act re-
pealing the charter of the City of Me-
vada, and providing for the disposition
of the property and payment of the debts
of said City" passed February l4th,
1852 Respectfully Reports:
That according to the directions con-
tanned in said act he proceeded to ad-
vertise for the space Of thirty days no.
tice to all persons having scrip orders,
or other evidences of debt against said
City, to present the same duly authen-
ticated or proven to him.
That during said time City Warrau is
amounting in the aggregate to the sum
of six thousand five hundred and three
dollars and eighty one cents were pre-
sented and duly registered by him in
Book provided for that purpose, the sew
eral amounts Of which said warrants,
with their dates, and the persons to
whom given will more fully appear by
reference to the schedule hereto annex
ed.
That evidences of debt other than
City Warrants, were also presented to
him duly authenticated or proven a.
mounting in the aggregate to the sum
of one thousand FIVE hundred and forty
seven dollars and thirty six cents, which
were also duly registered in said Book,
and will more fully appear by reference
to the annexed schedule
That the property and effects belong
ing to said City consists, SO far as the
same have come to his possession or
knowledge, of sundry notes of hand or
due bills given to said City for Taxes,
which said notes amount in the aggre-
gate 10 the sum of one hundred and fifty
one dollars, as appears by the schedule
hereto annexed.
Also the house and land formerly
used and occupied for City Hospital,
and the House and Land formerly used
and occupied as City Hall. On the
former there is an outstanding debt of
four hundred and fifty dollars, with in
terest from the fifteenth day of August,
1COl anu Uu Vic luItCI ucOp VI ocNcH
hundred and ninety three dollars and
thirty three cents, with interest from
May 18th, 1851, at the rate Of ten per
cent. per annum both said debts being
for the consideration of purchase money
OF said property. The said houses and
lands may be estimated to be worth
jointly the sum of six hundred dollars,
and your Commissioner would beg leave
to recommend that the same be recon
veyed to those from whom they were
originally purchased, believing that if
now sold at public auction at the pre-
sent deprecated prices of real estate,
and adding the necessary costs and
charges of advertising and sale, sum
would not be realized adequate to the
payment and liquidation of the claims
now existing against said property.
Your Commissioner further reports
that he has not allowed any interest on
the above mentioned claims either a
gainst or in favor Of the city.
All which is respectfully submitted.
Dated Nevada, April 3, 1852.
|. WILLIAMSON.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

From CARSON VALLEY.--A party of six
men left Carson Valley on the first of
this month, and arrived here on the 9th,
after very severe trip. The snow has
fallen to an Unprecedented depth in the
mountains, and in many places it is 40
and so feet deep, and in some instances
1t reaches to the tops of the pines. The
weather is very cold at this time, and it
IS the opinion of the party that there is
snow enough now to keep the streams
up till late in the fail.
We learn from MIR. Berry, one of the
company, that party of twenty men
left the Mormon station about the 9Th
OF March, for Seventy-six, on this side
OF the mountains, by way of the northern
route. They proceeded on as far as the
Truckee Meadow, when they were over
taken by the late storm, and could not
proceed any farther. Eight of their
number undertook to prosecute their
Undertaking, having only one days pro-
visions with them. They were gone
thirteen days, and returned to their
party, having lived twelve days on the
meat of dog that accompanied them.
On their return to camp, one of the par
ty, who had horse, started back to
Carson Valley, and after undergoing in.
Vulnerable hardships, succeeded in
reaching the station IN an almost fam
ishing condition. Up to the time that
Mr.. Berry left the Valley, no other
tidings had been received from the party
in the mountains, and it is the prevail.
ing opinion that they will oil perish
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

Brush CREEK.-We have several times
during the past week heard it remarked
that this ravine, some mile and half
north of Nevada, is being worked with
more than ordinary success. Asa gen.
eral thing, men make from 10 10 POS per
day, but some times far exceed that
amount, taking out one or two hundred
dollars by single days work. The
miners generally north of Sugar Loaf
are doing well.
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Mrs. Gregory & Sinclair
DRESS MAKERS,
Broad street, one door below Borradaile's
'2-tf Store.
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the uader-
IN signed was this day appointed admins
traitor of the esrate Of Gideon Gooch deceased.
late Of Placer county, California. All debts
due said estate must be Immediately settled,
AID persons having claims against the same
must present them Nafy authenticated accord
ing TO law. The estate is supposed TO be SOL
vent ALEXANDER GoocH.
Feb tth, lSc2-2-3t- Administrator.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

The Indians continue to be very trou-
blesome, and are growing holder eyery
day. About the 9th ult., large party
of them made an attack on Reese's corral
but did not succeed in carrying away
any stock They fred several guns at
the whites, but fortunately no one was
injured An Indian, who was taken
prisoner, attempted to escape, and WA.
killed -E DO, ado NemS.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

THE TWINS OF THE MOUNTAINS On
Sunday, the lth inst, the Lady of Mr..
A. B. Gregory, of this place, presented
her husband with pair of fine, healthy
daughters. The mother and babes are
doing well. With what interest min
gled with hopes and fears do we look
forward to the time when these shall
have passed through infancy, childhood
and youth, and as the years are num-
bered, they approach the more interes-
ting, yet more dangerous position, in
which they must grapple with the real
tiles of life, and take their place in the
world of joys and of sorrows. And as
they are probably the first twin daugh-
ters of the Sierra Nevada, may they
prove to be worthy examples of piety,
virtue and grace filling up their allotted
time, not as cumberers of the earth,
but as ornaments, decorating and ma
king beautiful and lovely all around
them, giving peace to the mind of that
mother, whose devoted and ceaseless
cares must be their guide through early
lie.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

LYNcHING AT SAN GABRIEL. Just as
we 90 to press we learn that an Indian
was hung by the citizens Of San Gabriel,
this morning, for numbering another In
dian last evening. Our informant says,
'thc one murdered was fine sober lad;
the other, great scamp. LIS A"ge-
les Star, April Sd.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

OuR Cry ORGANIZATION. Most, per-
haps all our readers, know that COM
missioner has been appointed to wind
up the affairs of our city. We publish
to-day his report to the proper court,
which will be found interesting, as pre-
senting the true state of our ahairs. We
understand, however, that a petition
has been forwarded to the Legislature,
asking an amendment of the act repeal
ing the charter, so that the tax raised
for the payment of the debt may be par
TALLY the proceeds of poll tax, thus re-
lieving the property holders from an un-
due proportion of the burthen. This,
provided it is not made extravagantly,
would be an excellent amendment, as
all who enjoy the benefit of our organ
lied community, should assist in its sup.
pert.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15
Religious Notice.

There will be preaching in the M. E. Church,
in this place, this, (Thursdayl night, by Rev.
J. Brier, of Marysvilc also, a Quarterly Meet
ing will commence in the same church, tho
18th inst. Saturday at II o'clock, to be con.
tinued Ovor Sabbath, Rev. l. Owen, p. F..
will officiate.
Nevada. April 18th.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

We have recently heard many inqui-
ries for laborers; and this demand seems
to be increasing. If we have not enough
working men here, the probability is
there are other places in the State hav-
ing too many.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

The WEATHER has been delightful for
some time back, until yesterday morn
ing it clouded up, and about o'clock
p NJ. it commenced raining, slightly.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

The steamer independence, of Van
derbilt's Line, arrived at San Francisco
on Saturday afternoon. She brings no
later dates than have already been re-
ceiyed.
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troublesome in the vicinity of Grass
Valley, but a month more will set
them all right.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

CAYoTE HILL.-This bill, the first dis
covered to contain gold in the cayote
range, is not yet exhausted Messrs.
Clark, Reed & Boutwell,, few days ago,
with six hours work for three men, with
one man throwing into the sluce, took
out twelve hundred and FIVE dollars in
clean dust Though we do not give this
as an average of what men are doing on
:bat hill or anywhere else, yet such re-
suits frequently happen, and when they
come to our knowledge, we are willing
to chronicle them for the information Of
the public.
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ders which | have redeem
ed, including interest, 90S4 Ga
Now on hand 1889 &C
The amount of money now on hand in
the county treasury is nearly or quite
sufficient to pay off all county orders en-
dorsed by me prior to the first of Sep
tember last.
The amount of outstanding county
orders which have beon endorsed and Of
which have an account, is $l1,080 90
Besides which amount, there
is now outstanding in coun-
ty orders, which have not
been presented to me, mot to
exceed, perhaps, the sum of $4,000 90
To which add the sum of en-
dorsed orders, would make
the total debt of the county Sl3,0S0 90
Respecting the prospect of extingush-
ing the debt of the county, would say,
that, from all the infor nation Gun gain
from other cfhcialsVf the county, as we'll
as from different sources, | am led to
believe tha before another year shall
have passed away, Nevada county can
be freed from debt. 10 accompli h 50
desirable an object, however, will re-
quirc great attention, ability and ener-
gy in the assessment and collec tion of
the public revenue. 1t will be seen by
this report that more than two thirds of
the revenue of the county has been de-
rived from licenses alone; whereas, if
there had been correct list of the tax
able property Of the county, both real
and personal, made out by the County
Assessor, the past year, according to the
statute, there could have been tax of
from ton to fifteen thousand dollars col.
lected for county purposes, which would
have been amply sufficient to have paid
off our present county debt, and also, to
build county Jail, which is much need
ed. As the back licenses throughout
the county have been nearly all collect
ed, | do not anticipate revenue from
that source of over three or 6our hundred
dollars up to the first of June next, the
commencement of the next fiscal year.
] estimate the receipts from different
sources for the next fiscal year as fol-
lows:
From licenses Of all descriptions $4,000
From poll tax, and also from tax
on real and personal property $4,000
From other sources 1000
Making the total sum of $4,000
| consider this low estimate, and am
quite sure, that, with the necessary care
and attention the amount of revenue
will exceed the above sum.
There can be no correct estimate
made Of the expenditures of the ensuing
year, although it will be much less in
proportion to the business of the county,
than for the present year
1t is always difficult and expensive to
put in motion the wheels of government
in new State, or county, and it has
been emphatically SO in this State and
county, where our citizens have collect
ed from every State and Territory of
the Union, and from every land and ma
tion, and country of the globe.
Much dissatisfaction is expressed by
different citizens of the county because
there Is not money sufficient in the trea-
sury to pay off the county debt, yet, |
am sure that if such persons would give
the matter careful examination they
would blame no one but the tax payers
who in many instances have wholly re-
fused or neglected to pay their taxes,
or licenses.
All of which is most respectfully sub
mitted. HIRAM c. HODGE,
County Treasurer. :
Nevada, April Sth, 1852.
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snn Frnnclsco Agency.

'cTAvIAN HooGs, who has heretofore
J our Agent in San Francisco, has trans
I'd his Agency TO WILLIAM JEWELL, in,
will hereafter be our authorized Agent,
advertisements, subscription, etc.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

INFORMATION WANTEp-of Mr.. James
A Stuart, formerly of New Orleans
His wife last heard from him in Septem-
Der last, when he was at Poor Mans
creek supposed to be in Nevada county
IL this should meet his eye, he is reques-
ted to join his wife, who has just arrived
in San Francisco. ANY person cogni-
mnt of Mr.. Stuart's present or late res
idence will confer great favor by COM
municating with Gen. Thomas, through
the agents of Messrs. Adams s. Co.
San Francisco, April 10, 1852.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

A LUCKY HoMBRE.- few days after
his arrival ut San francisco, on one Of
the last steamers q new conner to these
golden shores attended an auction Of
goods sold to pay storage, with the in.
tention Of purchasing some articles AS
an outfit, preparatory to trying his for
tunes in The mines Among other thing.
he bought pair of blankets without
examination, for 81 so, and carrying
them to his boarding place, threw them
down in corner in the Bar-room -
About a week after the purchase he un-
tied them. and found in the middle IL
purse containing one hundred ounces of
gold DUST This he sold for over two
thousand five hundred dollars, and re-
turned to his family in the Atlantic
States, on The last trip of the Golden
Gate.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

The steamer Sea Bird arrived at San
Francisco on Sunday, from San Diego.
She brings no news of interest
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15

SIR j. FRANrL1N Mr.. VIM. Penny,
OF Aberdeen, states in letter to the
Times, that Captain Martin, who when
commanding the whaler Enterprise, in
1915, was the last person to communi,
cate with Sir John Franklin, has just
informed him that the Enterprise was
alongside the Erebus, in Melville Bay,
and Sir John Franklin invited him Capt
MARTINI to dine with him, which tho
latter declined doing, as the wind was
fair to 20 south. Sir John, while con.
versing with Capt. Martin, told him
that he had five years provisions, which
he could make last seven, and his peo-
pie were busiy engaged in sailing dc.7a
birds, of which they had several caskA
full already, and twelve men were out
shooting more "To see such detsrmi-
nation and foresight" says Mr.. Penny,
at that earl period, is really wonderful
and must give us the greatest hopes"
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-15
County Treasurer's Report.

To the Honorable Court of Sessions of
Nerada County.
The undersigned, County Treasurer
of Nevada county, would beg leave to
report as follows, respecting the fnan-
cial condition of said county 1t is now
ten months since the organization of this
county, since which time have collcc-
ted for licenses the following sums re-
spectively.
From licenses for selling goods
wares and merchandise, $2OO5 90
From licenses for selling liquors
wines and liquids 1912 so
From licenses for shows, exhi-
bitions, circnses, etc. 210 90
From licenses from hawkers,
pedlers, etc. 337 so
From licenses for gaming 944 IS
Total $500 rs
Deduct fees for collecting same $50 81
Which leaves county fund of $7928 IS
Total amount Of county tax
collected by Sheriff 2792 35
Forfeited recOgnizances 27O 90
Miscellaneous receipts "a Al
Total receipts from all sources sll025 81
Deduct 5 pr ct for disbursing
the same 55l27
Leaving for county exp'tures Sl0474 80
Total amount of county or
ders which have redeem
ed, including interest, 90S4 Ga
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Leaving for county exp'tures S1047
Total amount of county Or
ders which have redeem
ed, including interest, 90S
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