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The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

HEALTH OF our CIrY.-Although We
Ire not willing to acknowledge the pre-
|enco of the cholera in its genuine shape,
here is present in our midst an alarm
M kind of disease which often proves
Eatal, and bears the symptoms Of the
.holera. This disease can, as . gene
al thing, be traced to some specific
cause, and il taken in time yields to
medical treatment. 1t is we'll to be
,autious of the habits and .hs diet till
/ shall have entirely disappeared from
,ur midest. Whig.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

DIED-In this city, Thursday morn
ing, Sept. 10th, f. l.. GARKASoN' for
merly of Rome. Georgia, of Inflammation
of the bowels; aged % years.
MIR. Garrason, of the firm OF Lark &
Garrason, was we'll known to our citi-
zens as one Of the early business ncn Of
the place--a man of good business ca
pacity, and of the strictest integrity
highly esteemed by all who had formed
an acquaintance with him. His death
is felt as n severe loss by his friends and
the public. His funeral services wsre
performed yesterday evening, at the
Presbyterian Church, by Rev Messrs,
blythe and Simmons.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

WE know of scores, aye hundreds Of
bod democrats who will vote for Scott
nd Graham, not only because they like
he men, but for the sake Of the princi-
hes they represent. They say that in
Lpporting General Scott they strike q
low for encouragement to homo indus
Ly, for protection to the interests of the
Nest, for river and harbor improve
hents, and for the honor and welfare OF
hs whole country.-Miiraukie Sentinel.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

DRowNED.-A man by the name of
William Smith fell from the hurricane
deck of the steamer Jack Hays in Suisun
bay on her trip up on Tuesday night,
and was drowned. A heavy gale was
blowing at the time, and the pilot was
uncertain as to his course. Smith hav-
ing been a pilot on the river for the last
three years, he was called up for consul
tation. Being somewhat weak from
sickness, he lost his balance, and was
precipitated into the water, and drown
ed. He was about 40 years Of age, and
from Massac chusetts - State Journal.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

BATHING SALOON. Our Grass
Valley readers will observe that new
bathing, hair cutting and shampooing
saloon, the Empire has been opened
in their town, on Main, opposite Mill
street. The establishment has been
fitted up in good order, and furnishes
every facility for comfort. 1t is under
the direction of Il. B. Freeman.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

A RAP AT THE RAPPERs.--Elde Orson
Hyde, a Mormon prophet has issued q
manifesto on Spiritual Manifestations, in
which he says;
"lf all people will repent and be bap-
tized in water for the remission of their
sins, and be confirmed by the laying on
of the hands of the Apostles of the
Church of God, the rappers will cease
their neise, and the Misses Fox will 90
home, get married, guide their domestic
household affairs, rear up families to
honor their country and their Cod"
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

b0-We have hitherto omitted to no
tice that Mr.. ]. c. LAMBERT, of Adams
& Co.'s Express, has removed to Grass
Valley, where he has charge of that
branch Of Adams & Co.'S business. AZ
ter nm acquaintance Of some two years,
we do not hesitate to recommend MIR
Lambert to the favorable consideration
of people of Grass Valley, assuring them
that no trust requiring either honesty or
promptness, will be betrayed.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

A "SwEET" HIr,-A very attractive,
and probably the most laughter. provok-
ing feature of the recent whig celebra-
tion at Niagara, was portion of the
procession composed of three hundred
boys, bearing banner upon which was
bronze painting of large cent, sur
rounded with red and white sticks of
candy with the motto of, awe buy our
own candy and go for Scorr ~
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

ren- A gentleman has been thus de-
ribbed Whoever is open, loyal and
uc, whoever is Of humane and affable
smeanor; whoever is honorable in him,
,lf and in judgment of others. and re-
aires no law but his word to make him
ll6l nm engagement such man is
gentleman"
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17
NEVADA CRY, Sent l5tb 1870

NEVADA CRY, Sept. 18th, 1852.
Editor Nevada Journal: To correct
false statements, you will please publish
the following copy Of the only letter or
comm dnicatlon ! sent to Sacramento in
relation to the late fire in this city.
II. DAVIS.
Nevada City, Sept. 4th, 1852.
Editors of the Union: Gents-A fire
broke out this morning q bout four o'clf.
in ID. Phelps National Hotel, which
communicated to Adams & Co.'s express
office, which also consumed the Deer
Creek Hotel, National Stables, and three
or four other smaller buildings. The
wind being favorable, the fire was pre-
vented crossing Deer Creek. Loss about
500, 900. Respc ctful.y, H. DAVIS
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

The sweepings and ashes from the
ruins of Adams & Co.'s building were
washed out in tom one day last
week, and it was calculated that about
$500 worth of dust was mixed with
the old nails, sand, etc. that remained
after tomming
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

AN adjourned meeting of the citizens
of Nevada and vicinity, will be held at
Rev. Mr.. Bland's Church, on Saturday
evening. the 18th instant, TO hear the
report Of the committee, on the subject
Of susre nding business on the Sabbath.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

miner named jenkins was robbed
on Monday morning last at San Fran
cisco, of 81, 400 in gold dust, at house
on the corner Of Montgomery and Bush
streets, kept by IN liorregan, alias
Bungarabee Jack.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

NO. Like the generality Of kings and
bnquerors, Frederick the Great had a
lost philosophic indifference to death
others. In one of his battles, q bat
klion of veterans having taken to their
cells, he galloped after them, bawling
ht-" Why do you run away, you old
Do you want to live
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

A valuable ranch and improvements
are offered for sale by L. B. Austin,
as will be seen by an advertisement in
to-day's paper.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

EMIGRATION TO CALIFORNIA. Tile fol.
lowing statistics are furnished in rela
tion TO the emigration to this country,
by notes taken at Fort Kearny up to Ju-
ly 18th; 25, ,S55 men, 1921 women, S270
children, S4S3 horses, 1858 mules, 90
$40 cattle, 24,230 SHEEP 2lGC wagons.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

HoSoRs TO Mn. CLAY IN ENGLaND.--
The news Of the death Of MIR. Clay was
received with general regret in London,
and nearly all the papers contain eulo-
CYSTIC remarks on his eminent talents
and long public career.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

On Sunday evening n difficulty oc-
Cured between two men named Joseph
Stokes and Thomas Collins in Sacra-
mento. Collins received shot in the
neck, and another shattered his elbow.
He is still alive, though it is feared his
wounds will prove mortal.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

Col. Edwards, one of the whig
nominees to Congress, speaks in this
city this evening, on Main street, at
Barker's Exchange.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

A Mexican was murdered ut Pleasant
Valley, San Francisco, or Monday last
by another named Jose Forni. He was
stabbed in eight or ten places. Forni
is under examination.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

LrScHINc.-On Monday last, a negro
was arrested at Bears Bar, for stealing
a watch. A peoples jury was empan-
nelled, the thief confessed, and thirty
nine lashes duly administered.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

WING CONVENTION AT FosTER's BAR
The joint Wing Convention held at Fos-
tsr's Bar on the 10th instant, nominated
the following gentlemen for the Assem-
bly,: VIM. d. Graham, of Sierra VIM.
Gregory, Of Parks Bar; Robt. II, Tay.
lor, editor of the Narysvlle Herald.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

At Salmon Falls, FL Dorado county,
there has been considerable sickness
during the last ten days, and twenty or
twenty five persons have been suddenly
swept away by disease greatly re-
sembling cholera, and pronounced such
by some Of the physicians at that place
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

GREAT CoUNTRy.-When our country
becomes as densely populated as Hol-
land, it will contain 837, ,433, ,OlO inhab-
itants-ncarly the present number Of
the human race.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

SPITITUAL HuMBUG IN EURoPE.-ln
Prussia there are large numbers of peo,
pie engaged in delivering messages from
heaven while they are asleep. They
do not "rap,"-thoy talk.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

There are about or thirty newspa-
pers in Norway, one of which is publish
ed at II degrees north latitude, where,
in one part of the year, the sun does not
go down for two months
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

ELECTION AT Grass VALLEY.--Through
the kindness Of Mr.. VIM B. Clapp, We
are III possession of the returns from
Grass Valley township election for JUS
tice of the Peace, in place of C. F.
Smith resigned The election came off
on Monday, the 18th. The vote was As
follows:
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

a government station, or that any sup
plies had been sent to us.
One thing is very certain-no relief
was afforded US, except what we paid
for, and that too, at a tremt ndous rate.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

The Dario, of Rio Janeirc, of March
18th, the official paper, describes the
people of the United States as 90 set of
bankrupts-a nation of .avages.n
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

THE Wings of Virginia are going into
this canvass with more vigor than we
have ever known. Ratification meet.
ings and stump speaking appear to be
the order Of the day all over the Old
Dominion SontLfrn Erchnnre
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

nS- An English paper says that the
Duchess Of Sutherland frequently wears
upon her person jewels amounting in
value to nearly half a million sterling
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

The Boston Post says that great num-
bers are focking to Newport, taking
their medicine chests with them.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17
Hook and Ladder COMPANY.

AT a meeting of citizens on Tuesday
evening at the court house, called to
take steps TO organize hook and lad
der company, Niles Searles was called
to the chair, and A. A. Sargent ap-
pointed secretary.
The secretary reported thirty eight
names as already volunteering to or
ganize into company.
On motion, /. Williamson and E.
Cook were appointed committee on
Main street, and A. A. Sargent and H.
Davis en- Broad street, to procure
names and funds for the organization
of company, and the purchase of me-
cessary implements.
On motion, I. Williamson, A. Ro-
gers and A. r. Jenkins were appoint
ed a committee to report costs of a
carriage, hooks, ladders, &c, at the
next meeting.
On motion, r. N. Wood, A. A. Sar.
gent and John Baxter were appointed
to report rules and bylaws Tor the
company.
On motion, adjourned till Monday
evening next, goth inst, at half pas
seven o'clock.
NILES SEARLS, chm
A. A. SARGENT, sec'y.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

Those interested are requested to OBJ
serve the advertisement of the Bunker
Hill Q. NJ. Co.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

gG> Cass, Webster, Dickinson. and
Dix were all born in New Hampshiro.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

Cool. Posting written notices on
the front ofa printing Office. Decidedly.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

The mortality at Bartons Bar, in
Yuba county, is greatly on the decrease.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17

BY the above it will be seen our
citizens are taking hold of this impor-
tant matter in earnest. We trust there
will be no delay. If good appara-
tus is procured, and put where it can
be obtained at any moment, our citi-
zens may rest in peace. for fire will
not then be a confagration. There is
no doubt Of the efficacy of an organi.
zation of this kind, when the kind OF
buildings we have is considered. Fif.
ty strong men, with good tools, could
remove whole block if needed, in
short order, and thus save the city.
Let us secure this protection immedi.
ately.
The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17
Oregon News.

By the arrival at San Francisco of the
mail steamship Isthmus from Oregon,
on the 18th, dates have been received d
to Sept. 4th.
Much suffering is being experienced d
by the emigration which is now arriving
in the territory. Feed is said to be
very scarce, and stock has died to con-
siderable exteat. Steps are being taken
to send relief to such rs stand in need
The emigration is represented as being
unusually large.
Among the passengers BY the Tsthmus
is Lieut.. Williamson, from Port Oxford,
who is on his way to the Atlantic States
lie has resided at the valley, abous SO
miles from the coast, for some time, and
has been engaged in mining He says
that gold is plenty in that vicinity, but
difficult of access he being obliged to 60
by the way of Portland, and thence by
land, q distance of 800 miles, to reach
there. If the road from Port Oxford to
Rogue River Valley proves to be what
it is represented, it will be of great i'm
portancs to miners il that region.
Adams & Co.'S Express, are erecting
a banking and general business house,
at Portland. DR.. Stein6erger is to have
the general charge and direction of the
the business.
The man O'Kelly convicted for the
murder Of Mahoney, in Benton county,
who was sentenced to be hung on the
9th Of August, has been respited by
the Governor. A new trial is to be
granted.
The Oregonians complain of excess
sively hot weathcr--the thermome ter
IN - ~;n f.o,~. on 10 on
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TYPE FOUNDRY.

VIZ AND H. HAGAR would respectfully call
w the attention of editors and printers in the
United States to their establishment, and solicit a
continuance of their patronage. Possessing, with
great experience in the business, ample faciiies,
they hazard nothing in saying that all orders with
which they may be entrusted will be filled with
promptness and correctness; and that the reputa
ton hitherto possessed by the foundry in this re-
spect, will be fully sustained.
Additions will constantly be made to the already
large and varied assortment Of Job and Fancy
Type, Borders, Rules. Sc. now to be found in their
Specimen Book-specimens OF which will from time
to time be issued. Arrangements have been made
by which the services of an eminent Punch Cutter
have been secured, and Book and Newspaper Type,
of an entirely new and beautiful cut, are now be-
ing executed by him, far surprising any thing yet
produced for the purposes of machine or hand
printing. -.
They keep constantly on hand every article re-
CURED in printing Office, such Presses, Cbases,
Cases, Galleys, Stands, Furniture, Sc; all of
which will be furnished at manufacturer prices.
Old type received IN exchange at nine cents per
pound
Specimen Books will be furnished gratis upon
application by printers.
Editors and publishers wishing estimates will be
furnished with the same in detail by informing us
of the nature of the work desired to be executed.
Aug l0-3n W. & H. HAGAR.
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIONs.

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CoRPs,
QuARrERMAsTER's OFFICE,
Washington, October IL, 1852.
SEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
= this Office until II O'Clock a. m. on Thursday,
the 18th day Of November next, for furnishing ra
tons to the United States Marines at the following
stations for the year 1853, viz:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Charlestown, Massachusetts,; 80
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; ..
Gosport, near Norfolk, Virginia;
Pensacola, Florida; and
Washington, District of Columbia
Each ration to consist Of one pound and quarter
Of fresh beef, three quarters Of pound OF mess
pork; eighteen ounces of bread, made OF superfine
eminent; and ut the rate of six pounds OF good
coffee, twelve pounds OF the best New Orleans
sugar; eight quarts Of the best white bfsns; fsnr
quarts of vinegar; two quarts of salt foer pounds
of good hard brown soap; and one and hall pounds
of good hard dipped tallow candles, tosach hun
dred rations. -t...r 7
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
Of the commanding officer Of each station, either
in bulk or by the single ration, and shall con-
sist of the best and most choice pieces of the
carcass; the pork to be No. prime mess pork; and
the groceries ofthe best quality OF the kinds named,
subject to inspection. ..rs.,.- *.
No bid will be entertained at this office unlcss
accompanied by two sureties for the execution of
the contract, If awarded. The sufhciency OF the
sureties must be certified to by some official per-
son. ~ -
To be endorsed proposals for Rations." The
lowest bidder will be notified Of the fact through
the Post Office.
Oct l4-3tawtNovll
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IIOUSE-FURNISHING STORE.-The Sub
Ii scriber has removed to that commodous store
in Iron Hall, situated on Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets, and has ocened an
extensive assortment of new and beautiful House
keeping Articles, which he ia determined to sell as
low as the same articles can be purchased in any
of the Eastern cities His stock at present consists
in part, Of
French and English China and Crockery Ware,
in Dinner, Dessert, Tea, and Toilet Sets
Cut and pressed Glassware
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and
Toilet Glasses
Bronzed iron Hat-racks, Standards, Andirons,
Tenders, Candelebras, &C., Shovels and longs
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, Hall Lamps
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Casters
Walters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets
Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlestcks,
Urns, SC.
Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods
Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns
Chatting Dishes, Oyster Tureens
Dish Covers, Egg Boilers, &c.
Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing
Glasses
Terra Gotta Ware. Door Mats, Baskets Brushes,
WOODWARD, Cooking Utensils, SC.
With a magnificent collection of Mantel and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally,
altogether forming the largest and cheapest as.
sortment of House; Furnishing goods ever offered
for sale in this city
c. W. BOTELER
Oct -2tawdwif
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w. FABER'S POLYGRADEs LEAD
PENCILS.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS

BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS'
THE we'll established reputation of these Pen
Il ellis, which have obtained the Prize Medal at
the Worlds Fair of 1851 in London, as we'll as in
Prussia, Bavaria, and Saxony; being also strong
ly recommended by the Royal Academies of Paris,
Berlin, Munich, and R me, has induced some I'M
principled persons to initiate them, and to sell
these limitations, sometimes of very inferior quail
ity, to the public as genuine. Several parties in
this country have already been brought to justice
for selling countcrfeits. There are others who in
order to avoid the law, have the stamp on the PEN
ellis slightly changed from A. w. FABER into W.
Il. Fa6er, n. g. Faber, II. W. FaJre, II. K. Favre,
Il. ". Farre. Be therefore careful to examine
the stamp. Look for the fac simile of the sigma
ture Of A. w Faber on the labels round the
Dozens.
A. w. Faber's Polygrades Lead Pencils, most
exactly graded from four to twelve degrees OF
hardness put up in dozens, crosses, or in elegant
fancy drawing =. boxes as well as Carpenters PEN
ellis, red, white, and drawing chalk, Creta Laevis
of twelve to two hundred different colors and
shades, Slate Pencils, India Rubber in Cedarwood,
Lead Points for Pencil Cases, sold by all the
respectable Staioners in the whole civilized world.
A. w. FABER,
Aug 26-3m Manufacturer.
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One Hundred Piano Forles.
n. GILBERT 81 cos

II. GILBERT s. cos
Ne,D York Ware Rooms, 1913 Broad,cay, corner Of
anthony street and opposite Broadway Bank and
Theatre
WHERE THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
w Pianos, ,pih and aoithout the celebrated I'm.
proved Aolean, may be found-al of which have
the Metallic Frame, and are toarranted to stand
any climate, and glue entire saiisfdction, and will
be sold at great bargains By an experience OF
eight years, resulting in many important improve
mcnts, the Aoiean has been brought to perfection
attdinfd by Others. Nearly two thousand Eoleans
have been applied for, and the demand is rapidly
increasing. Elegant Boudoir or Cottage Pianos,
convenient for small rooms. T. G. & Co 3 Pianos
are admitted to be superior to all Others o,Ding to
their frmness aud long standing in tune. Prices
same at the manufCctory. Dealers supplied at
liberal discounts. E II. Wades and the entire
Boston catalogue of music and instruction books
furnished at this store at wholesale.
HORACE WATERS, Sole Agent.
Constantly ON hand extensive assortment Of
second hand Pianos in rosewood and mahogany
cases, varying in prices from $50 to $50. Sc
cond hand Kolean Pianos, from $500 to $275;
grand Pianos, from $500 to 500. Prince g.
Co.'s Melodeons, from $35 to $50; Carhart, 1855
to $50 Guitars. from $40 to $75, &C., &C:
Aug Ism
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selves with tsnts second party from the ship ar
rived on the 7th, returned again to the ship on the
and having by the 18th ofthat month got sufficient
quantity OF provisions was required forthe final
spring journey, set out ut this latter date from this
rendezvous, with eight men az fatigue party, az
far ~ Brentford Bay, and having five with myself
TO perform the remainder Of the journey. separat-
ing with the fatigue party at this point, on the
7th Of April passed through passage of all those
yetSiseoyered the mSstiteiy to be the long sought
traversed sea, or rather bay, OF some 30 miles
wide. The land appeared continuous on our right
ON crossing, and struck western unknown land.
Travelling one Of the most unnteresting level
countries ever saw until we reached 100 deg. w
next directed for Cape Walker, which was reached
on the 9TH Of May, and proceeded homeward uto
Pt. Leopold. We reached the ship on the 3Oth of
May, after an absence Of 81 days, and having en-
closed In one circuit Sir James Ross GOO mile
winter journey OF 40, the greater part OF Captain
Austin's southwestern divisions work, and in.
tervcning inlet. OF course, as our aim was TO md
a s. w. passage from Cape Walker, that Sir John
Franklin could have followed, and going over 90
much land, for IL was found continuous to Cape
Walker. we came on no traces Of him, or any of
his party.
On returning 10 Leopold. though we had had OK.
ercise enough TO keep our limbs straight, three
Of US had each left one go contracted BY scurvy,
that we had to use slaves and the other three,
though not affected to the same degree, also
otherwise suffering from the same cause. At the
chip the state Of health even still worse. More
than half the crew were unit for duty by 1t, and
it bad the effect of putting stop TO further rch;
as, by the time they were recovered sufficiently,
il was necessary fret to rig the ship, then berate
her by means Of the ice saw. This was done by
the 9Th of August, when we came out and directed
north. Two days after were driven shore in
Elwin Bay by ice, but after lying on shore two
days more, got of, and proceeded to Grifhth's
Island. Passing Beechy leland, found the North
Star saving into winter quarters at Erebus Bay.
Sir Edward Belchcr and Captain Kelett were both
gone by our arrival by the 18th. the former up
Wellington Channel, the latter to Melville Island
from Captain Palen had the particulars relative,
to the ssMcLellan." We bore away from Beechy
leland on the oath of August, and had again to
come away without Sir John Franklin's papers,
which Icannot but think are still there somewhere
The middle ice opposed our return sooner after
passing Pond'e Bay in a 8. e. course, but found
ready passage in about " deg 80 min. N lat. the
ice there being only in detached streams. Arrived
at Aberdeen Tth October. w. KENNEDY.