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The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

FROM AUSTRALIA. By the arrival Of
the schooner Osprey, at San Francisco
we have late news from Australia. The
Sydney Herald of Jan, 20, in reference
to the gold mines says
We know of cases in which the davis
yield Of small parties has been 10, is,
and 20 ounces. 1t is, however, aston
ishing what migratory beings miners be-
come. One would suppose that success
would prevent them fiom travelling far
ther. But no! it is only necessary to
intimate that field exists where they
could get 40 ounces per day, and they
will leave the certainty for the uncer-
tainty. Some 400 have thus left for
new diggings, which nobody appears to
know but themselves but is generally
supposed that "Wenarco' is the spot..
1t Is currently reported that rich field
has been discovered in this district by
the aev. w. B. Clarke, who it is said
has forwarded samples Of the gold to his
Excellency the Governor. A notice has
been issued in the government Gazette,
announcing that bank notes may be
conveyed to Bathurst or Goulburn BY
the return escorts, at charge of l.2 per
cent, and specie at l per cent.
The following summary of additional
items is from the Alta:
The accounts Of gold brought into
Sydney by the eacorts and mails, for the
week ending Tuesday, the 18th March,
did not reach $4,000 worth The Kate
sailed on the 9th for England, with A.
294 ounces, upwards of two tons. On
this subject the Sydney Herald says j:
This gold is the produce of the mines
at the Turon, Ophir, the Mcroo, and the
Araluen, New South Wales and Mount
Alexandria and Ballarat, Victoria"
The same paper says of the receipts
at the port of Sydney for the week end
ing March 90 (our latest date): "And
we know Of upwards of 500 ounces that
came in by private hands, making in all
1850 ounces worth about EDS, 5,522 5s"
The price has remained about the
same as last week, viz, 63s.. although
we have heard of 63s. Cd. being given
for few parcels; but as very largo
quantity is expected by the Shamrock
steamer from Melbourne, to arrive say
tho end of next week, ii is anticipated
that these prices cannot be maintain
ed"
The total amount Of gold shipped from
Sydney up to March 20, was G626, 708
l2s. 4d. Exchange on London drafts
against gold, per cent; freights, IL
per cent.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

SUIclDE.--On Sunday evening last
II miner named ]. G. Garnet arrived
in this city on the Sonora stage, and
stopped at the Stockton House. In
the course Of the evening, he had a
good deal Of conversation with Mr..
Nichols, of the Stockton House, and
Mr.. Nichols discovered that he was
partially deranged. He said that he
hid made large sum Of money in the
mines, but was unfortunate in dam
ming; that he had only between five
and six hundred dollars left, and that
Mexicans we-e following him for the
purpose Of Turderirg him. Ec made
himself known to Mr.. Nichols as an
Odd Fellow, and requested him 70
take ch ge of his effects, as he would
not live over three days. He drank
only once during the evening.
Between two and three o'clock on
Monday morning two other persons,
who slept in the same lcom, heard
him say that Others were determined
on numbering him, and he wo nd take
his own life. "But," said he. 81 hcye
nothing to do it with but this pen
knife; there" said he, sit IS done |! "
There was no light IN the room, and
the other dodgers we're afraid to ap-
proach him. They rushed down stciis
an gave the alarm. He was 70 nd
with his tn oat cat through the thyroid
gland into the windpipc, and had bled
profusely. Yes. rday at noon the {
were hopes of his recovery, and he
colversed qui.s nationally; the wound,
however, bled internally, and he ex-
pired between 4 and 5 o'clock las,
evening, lie stated that lie wss from
Mississippi, and had mother in Flo
ida; that he had been twenty year:
at sea, and two and a half years ir
California. He was about forty year:
old. A certifi, ate of deposite from
the office of Adams & Co., Sonora
which he had, is in the possession o
Mr.. l. Zachariah. N. G.. Of Charity
Lodge Of Odd Fellows, and the money
will he forwarded to his relatives wheI
their address is ascertained.
Stockton Journal, 20th.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

MAKE SETTLEMENr.-Ast the past
year has now come to a close, and a
new set of books must be opened, and
a. We are also in need of all the mo-
neys due us, we wish all those indebt-
ed to this concern, either for subscrip-
tion, job work, or advertising, to come
forward and make settlement. We
have served you, friends, the very
best we know how-and for less
compensation, no doubt, than you have
made yourselves believe-and we feel
assured that you would not hesitate to
promptly meet our little demands,
could you fairly understand the impor-
tant assistance each mite would rem
der.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

ShM.-Ths King of Siam has, since
his accession projected many improve
ments in his country, the beneficial eff
tects of which are already apparent.
The reduction of duties on foreign ship
ping, is inviting Europeans there to
trade the abrogation of agricultural
monopolIes, is encouraging people to till
the soil--and the study Of the English
Language at Court, is bringing the peo-
pie who speak it into favorable notice
with all classes at the capital. They
are now allowed to approach his Maj
at his palace without crouching, as for
merly, on their hands and knees, and
are otherwise treated by the King in a
manner becoming his dignity, without
infringing their self respect. The en-
largcment and improvement Of the cap
ital has already commenced; and the
King talks about steamboats, and rail-
roads to be introduced in due time.
Among other changes, he has legal
lied traffic in opium as regards his
Chinese subjects, of whom be has a
bout 100000 at the capitla More
than ten years ago, his predecessor is,
sued an edict prohibiting its sale and
consumption under the severest pen
alties. The prohibition still remains
against all .Siamese, and Tor the privi-
lege of using the drug, the Chinese
are to pay into the treasury annually
about 100000.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

COLLECTING TAxEs.-From the fol.
lowing item from the S. F. Herald of
April q, we are led to believe the peo.
pie of that city pay their taxes quite
cheerfully:
The rush to the Tax Collectors Office
was even greater yesterday than the
day before, and such was the crowd, that
the room could not hold tithe of those
applying for licenses. They formed
themselves therefore into long line
that extended from the Clerks desk out
of the door, along the entire length of
the passage of the street. Here the ea-
ger debtors stood patiently waiting for
hours their turn to come round AS fast
as one finished his business another took
his place at the foot of the line, no that
when the hour of closing the Office ar
rived, there were still large number
Of persons who were obliged to leave
without obtaining their license. Con-
sidering the eagernoss that has been
displayed to pay these licences, and the
numbers who have not been able to do
so, it would be stroke of policy as we'll
as an instance of considerate legislation
in the Common Council to extend the
time few days before the addition of
the ten per cent. to the amount prescri-
oed by the ordinance.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

THE SIMPLoN RoAD.-The construc.
ton of a route over the Simplon was de-
cided upon by Napoleon, Mm ediately
after the battle of Marengo, while the
recollection of his own difficult passage
of the Alps of the Great st. Bernard
(at that time one of the easiest Alpine
passes) was fresh in his memory 1t was
commenced in 1900, and took six wears
to complete it, though 10000 men were
often at work on it at one time. The
average width Of the road is 25 feet,
with slope of about three degrees -
To give some notion of the colossal ma
ture of the undertaking, it may be men.
toned that the number Of bridge large
and small, is Gil, in addition to the far
more vast and costly constructions, such
as terraces of massive masonry miles in
length; of ten galleries either cut out
the living rock or built of solid stone
There are twenty houses of refuge to
shelter travellers and lodge the laborers
constantly employed in taking care of
the road. 1t costs from $4,000 to $4,000
francs per annnm to keep The road in
repair. This is admirably done on the
Swiss side, but on the Sardinian the
damages of 1884 and 1889 have not even
to the present day been repaired.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25
A CHANaE.-The Nerada Journal

A CHANaE.-The Nerada Journal
has now completed its first years cx-
istence, and this number commences
its second. Hereafter, it will be is
sued weekly, instead of scmi-wcekly.
: Is not necessary, perhaps, to give
reasons in detail for this change. It
will be conceded by all wko reflect on
the matter, that it is only by perse-
verance and economy that press can
be sustained in the mountains of Cali
fornia tits necessary, moreover, for
those who increasingly devote their
time, and exhaust their energies in
keeping up such an enterprise, to be
in some degree benefited thereby
This object, we confidently believe,
can be better accomplished by a week,
" than a semi-weekly paper. We
expect to give to our readers nearly
he same amount Of reading p.atter
per week, they have heretofore re.
ceived, and devote equally as much
time and attention in giving publicity
to every matter Of general interest
that comes to CUR knowledge, while
we expect to deal fairly witt, every
thing involving public interest, SO far
as our judgment guides US right.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

The Weather. On Thursday NOR
ming last we were a little astonished
to find the ground covered with snow.
Thursday night it showed again, and
all day Friday, snow was to be seen
in the streets, while the hill tops
around are covered with it, and we
feel decidedly more comfortable beside
a good stove we'll heated, than other
wise.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

sustained by some of our cit gems,
among which J. Williamson & Co. are
the priacipal sufferers. Their loss, in
damage to goods and buildings is esti-
mated at $1,000. j. N. Turner, of
the Nevada Hotel, was damaged to
the amount Of three or four hundred
dollars. In addition to these, were
some smaller losses, besides rendering
very uncomfortable those living along
the north si,le Of Main street, in con-
sequence of the water, sand, &c.
thrown into the houses. We also un.
derstand that much damage has been
sustained by the miners along the RAJ
vine, some of whom, it is said, had
several days work in their sluices.--
We have not learned the amount Of
damage 10 the reservoir.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25
ELIZABETH HEAD.
NEVADA CRY, April 10Th, 1852.

ANtN Ana Sii1i ApTll l-th, lOOs.
. DEAR ELIzABETH.-l take this oppor-
tunity of dropping you few lines to let
you know how | have done, though you
know part am sorry to tell you that
| can't come back there any more, for
it is impossible for me to make you hap
py with the trouble that is on my mind.
You know that have often been very
sad, the cause is loved you but have
wife ut home, or IA woman, rather, she rs
young, but fear she is not the right
sort Of woman. was in trouble at
the Eagle, you knew and have been ever
since, because loved you So well as to
marry you when should not of done it,
was foolish enough to think that no
one would find it out, but it appears
they have. have done wr ng III mnr-
rying you for you are worthy enough for
better man, 1t is the first mean net
of my life, and pray God it will bo the
last, for am getting tired Of living.
may be in eternity by the time you get
this, but Oh dear. will you forgive me
the wrong have done you, dc forgive
M and pray the Lord to forgive me too,
for need the prayers Of some one Oh
dear how can leave you, but must
went to Sacramento when did to try
to forget you, but no, you was ever up
permost in my mind feel Us though
my sins could never be pardoned for
marrying unlawful. The bands of mat
rimony are broken between US. For
give and forget me. Do not think that
there ever lived q man by the name of
D. NJ. Head. pray never to let any
one know that You ever knew me, for,I
want to keep it from my mother, for |
love her as we'll as ever child loved q
mother 1t would break her heart to
hear of such thing. never expect
to see her, nor do ever expect to. hear
from her. shall 60 from here to SEQ
father, and see whether be has heard it
or not, if he has can make him believe
that it is not So for the sake of my
mother. For Gods sake never write to.
my mother, for as you. love your child
she loves hers. ask you once more
to forget and forgive me, but never
can forget you. D. NJ. HEAD.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

ADAMS & Co. will close their ship
ments for the steamer of the Isl, on
Wednesday the 2Sth inst, and will
receive packages and draw drafts at
their Office in this city up to that time.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25
NEVADA. Anril 0lst. 1889

MR. EDITOR However humiliating
it may appear, deem it but justice to
myself to give publicity to the following
letter recently received by me from Mr.
Head. do it the more cheerfully, as
hope thereby to be the means Of say
ing others from the unenviable position
in which am unfortunately plaoed--
believing that a man who will be guilty
of conduct such us his in one instance,
would not, unless unmasked in some
way, he itate to practice the same i'm
position second time. You will con-
fer favor therefore, upon wronged
woman by publishing the inclosed in
your paper, that censure may fall only
upon the guilty.
ELIZABETH HEAD.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

VIM. II. LYoNs.-Whatever NAV
be III. preference Of individuals in ia
vor of particular men and politicians,
the people of Nevada are certainly
under some obligation to Mr.. Lyons,
at present the only member we
have IN. the Legislature. 1t is usual
~ the case, that Legislative bodies
leave the mass Of their most impor-
tant business to be transacted within
a few of the last days Of the session.
This has certainly been the case with
our Legislature, Notwithstanding they
have protracted the session to such O
length as to drive from their seats q
large number of their best members.
But we are glad to say that Mr.Lyons,
laying aside all pccuniary considera-
tions, has faithfully devoted himself
to watching over the interests of his
constituents. He has the more re-
sponsibility to bear, by being alone,
unsupported by his colleagues. But
we have reason to believe that while
he is honestly diligent to promote the
interests of his constituents, they will
not be ungI ateful.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

BREAKING OF A REsERvoIR.--On
Thursday night last, one of the reser-
voirs on Cayote Hill. supplied by the
water from Cayots and Deer Creek
Ditches, gave way, suddenly discharg-
ing its waters into Red Ravine, thro'
which it found its way along Main
street Considerable damage was
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25
Per Diem Of Members Of the Legislature.

Per Diem Of Members Of the Legislature.
The Hon. Mr.. Fowler brought suit
against the State Comptroller, for per
diem and mileage according to the
law of 1850, alleging that the law Of
1851 was informal, not being signed
by the Governor until after the Le-
gislaturc had adjourned The law of
80 allowed members SIG per day
that Of 81 SO per day for the first
sixty days, and five dollars thereafter.
This suit was decided in his favor
We would not attempt to say that our
Supreme Judges have acted unwisely
in point Of legal decision, but in re-
gard to the effect this decision will
have OH the already Impoverished
condition Of our State Treasury, we
believe is operation will be unjust
If the law fixing the per diem, mile
age and salary Of officers, past by the
legislature, was so informally made
as to be void in this particular, it will
be the same with the other officers,
and during all this lengthy session
our economising Legislators will draw
upon the Treasury at the rate of SIG
per day. The following table will
show the difference between the two
laws as il affects other officials:
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

The CONTRACT SYSTEM. "A reference
to the proceedings Of the House yester-
day, will show that the bill previously
passed by the Scnatc,adopting the above
system, has also been passed by the Low
er House; consequently, nothing is re-
quired but the signature of the Governor
to throw the State open for proposals from
any and all sources Union.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

HUsHABABY Some constablcs in town
in Maine entering house on ''lquor-
law search, found woman rocking n
cradle. Not finding anything of the
'critter' they sought for, one Of them,
more cunning than the rest, made q
snatch at the cradle clothes, exclaiming
sweet little baby-how much it looks
like its father.' and behold, the little
offspring turned into keg of rum
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25
Effects Of the Discovery Of Gold in California.

Effects Of the Discovery Of Gold in California
We extract the following from the let
ter ofa Paris correspondent Of the Alta
The two great events Of the age which
will hereafter stand out in prominent
relief in the pages Of history, are the
military usurpation of France by an ad
venturer, and the total subjugation of
the French people to absolute despotism;
and on the other hand, the gold Disco
veries of California and Australia -
These are the revolutions of the age,
the effects of which will operate on re-
mote posterity. The discovery of gid
IN South America, nearly four hundred
years ago, eventually rcvolutionized all
Europe and raised up the people from
their degraded social position, and now
the new supply of the circulating me-
dium from California will produce in the
world no less revolution.
Thus it is singular fact, that two
great events distinguish our age one
tending to crush the people and over
throw democracy, the other tending to
raise up the people and build up the
cause Of democracy. The increase of
wealth to the people, and the brttering
OF their condition, are affected by tie
discoveries Of California NOT directly
by putting gold into the possession Of
the people, but by causing the labor of
the people, which is all their property
and all their capital, to become of more
value, and command better price.
California by this means will revol ution-
ize The distant world, by affecting labor
all over the world. It is benefit to
the producers, (i. e. the peoplc,) that
money should be plentiful and abundant,
for then labor prospcrs and is we'll paid
For when as ic was before the discove-
ries of California when little money
will buy much goods, money is dear and
goods-that is, labor--are cheap. But
when labor is cheap, the people are de-
graded, for their only possession is W ,rth
little or nothing, On the other hand,
when great deal of money is required
to obtain goods, then money is cheap
and plentiful and goods e labor
are dear, or in other words, fetch their
value and the people in all countries
where 1T is so are prosperous. Hence,
every ounce OF gold dug up in California
goes to revolutionize nations, by lifting
up the people out of their poverty, by
making labor dearer, that is better paid,
goods worth more. and the people who
produce them better rewarded. Thus.
while despotism is crushing the nations
in the Old World, California is prepar-
ing to elevate them in the New World
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

We are under particular obligations
to Gregory's Express for their prompt
ness in keeping us supplied with the
Sacramento and the country papers.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

We have ben told that rich
streak was struck in the quartz lead
now being worked by Capt. Peck, near
Gold Flat, during the past week.
From IA pounds of rock, crushed
in hand mortar, they extracted Sl3.
1t is The same lead on which Wing
hams company are located.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25
The Clipper Ship CAallenoe.-1Lis

The Clipper Ship CAallenge.-1his
splendid clipper, Capt. Land arrived
at San Francisco on the 22d, in the
unprecedented time of 81 days from
Hongkong. She left that port on the
10Th of March, and the coast of japan
on the 4th Of April--so that she has
actually crossed the Pacific from ia.
pan to San Francisco in II davs.
Her greatest log distance in one day
was $50 miles; greatest NET gain in
one day, 335 miles; greatest speed
per hour, l6 miles; average log the
whole time per hour, 10 miles 8 ave-
rage on through time per hour, 9 miles.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

NAvAL.--The American sloop of war
Saratoga, Capt. Walker, was at Hong
Kong at latest dates, and the U s stea-
mer Susquehanns, Com Aulick at Macao.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

There is bill now before the Le-
gislature, fixing the pay Of the next
set Of officers much the same as the
law of 1850; but we have some rea
son to fear that this law, like the for
mcr one will be passed during the last
hours Of the session, and will fail for
the same reasons. We hope not; and
really think law fixing rate Of
compenr alton as low as suitable men
could accept Of, should be established
unit. the affairs Of our State assume
a more healthy condition.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25
San Francisco Agency.

OcrAUAS Hooes, who has heretofore
been our Agent in San Francisco, has trans.
ferred his Agency to WILLIAM JEWELL, ia,
who will hereafter be our au;ho, lied Agent,
for advertisements, subscription, etc.
The Nevada journal., 1852-04-25

For important news from China,
see fourth page.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
The Rail Road.

We direct attention to the Communication
of Iron Horse "-in this paper.
A Rail Road to connect Lancaster with
some other point, is project TO which the
attention of the citizens of Lancaster is di-
rected. IL need not be told you at this late
day that such an enterprise will advance
your interests. A Road to run from either
point, Camden, Ridgeway, or Chesterville
would terminate at Lancaster c. H., there is
not the shadow of reason to suppose it
would ever be carried farther. 1t could not
be carried to Chesterfield; it could not be
built in the first place from here to Che ster-
field c. H., and even admitting it could be,
it could not possibly pay expenses between
the two places, that the plan would be an
injudicious one. 1t would never be carried
from here to Charlotte, from the fact that
the people of Lancaster would not wish it
to 60 there, and the people of Charlotte not
wanting it, no money would be subscribed
towards it, or but trifling sum, wholly in
adequate for the purpose. The Road would
stop at Lancaster c. H., and the question
arises where should it be commenced from.
The people of Camden do not want it, the
citizens on the route between here and
Ridgeway, and between here and Chester
are anxious for|it. Chesisr District will sub
scribe liberaliy, Chester Village will sub
scribe literally, the Charlotte Road will sub
scribe literally, and the State, already impli-
Gated, will contribute something to the en-
terprise. On the route from Ridgeway the
people are able to subscribe and they ,oiH sub
scribe towards il. As we once before OBJ
served, we understood n gentleman of wealth
in Fairfield will build the bridge over the RI
yer at his own expense (; the Charlotte Road
would subscribe, and the State likewise II
remains for the people to decide which route
is the most practicable. 1t is well to consid-
CIR the fact, that'one great advantage Ridge
way has over Chester, is,we would be nearer
to market, it would lessen the distance to
Charleston, near fifty miles, which of course
would lessen the expense of travel between
the up country and the sea board.
On Sale Day in August we hope to see
some definite action taken.