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The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

$50 Ndpoleon's Last Year.-About year
before his death sudden change took
place in the daily habits of Napoleon
His better angel had whispered into his
ear, and carried solace and contentment
to his heart. He no longer secluded HIM
self from the world. He went among his
fellows as man should mix with them,
and as an emperor might. There is work
going on in his garden. The gardeners
are very busy, especially the Chinese an
industrious race. Napoleon takes his place
among them. He uses the spade with
the rest, and the children Of Count Bert
rand are playing about him while he digs.
Fowls trespass on the grounds, and make
free with the favorite flower beds. The
imperial gardener sends for his gun, shoots
the trespassers- dead, and then proceeds
with his work-superintending the raising
of sod walls in this place, the formation Of
reservoirs in another. Visions of the old
time come across him while he labors, and
he traces out on the ground of his little
garden, plans and 6eld-works for defensive
operations, to the edifcation of his officers
and attendants, who group about b inn as
he explains his ideas. Day after da y, for
briet but happy interval, the gardening
continues. Every man in the house has
a spade in his hand, and Napoleon ID very
busy putting in seeds. He breakfasts in
his garden, send messages to the orderly
officer for carts, shovels and spades, and
when the orderly officer looks in late in
the evening, he hnds the great mar still
busy with his healthy and innocent occu-
patton; and be sure he will be in good
time next morning, for the said officer
writes to the Governor, in hisidsily Il eport
Of the 9th May, 1920: E" General Bona
parte has got large bell, which he rings,
and Immediately upon this signal all the
servants turn out to work in the gardens. I"
In less than year after this sentence was
written Napoleon died.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

The United States ID now engaged in build
ing Custom Houses at New Orleans, Missour
Charlestown, Louisville, Cincinnati, Pittsburt
Richmond Norfolk, Wilmington, (Del.) an
Bath (Me. )=and we might add, attempting t
build one in San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

A NUISANCE" Mr.. Magistrate, want
to ask you question. Has man got a
right to commit nuisance ?" "No, sir,
not even the Mayor" +" Then, sir,
claim my liberty, I was arrested as a
nuisance, and as no one has right to
commit me, l move for nonsuit." The
question has been carried up. OF V %
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

nsa- There is an alderman in New York VIII,
is SO large, that neither the Hard nor Soft poll
lticians can get round him. He remains, thsre..
fore, hard on one side and soft on the other
and so both parties have nominated him for
reelection. s iv
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

pae A woman and lawyer had o fight il
the Louisville market house recently. Lonj
nails prevailed over legal knowledge; and tn
limb of the law, after getting considerabl
scratched, left the field in possession Of the VIC
man.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

The PERMAxENcy or SrocKroN.-The
Republican of the 9Th inst, says
1t is estimated by competent builder
that sum upwards Of s500,000 has been
expended within the current year in Stock
ton, in brick buildings; and it is again
estimated that taxable property within the
city limits has during the last eight months,
been increasing at the rate of Is per cent
per month.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16
Frem the San Diego Herald:
Address ofPrcsident Walker to the Peoplc
Of the United States. a iAi

NOVEMBER SU, 1898.
:, In declaring the Republic of California
Free, Sovereign and Independent, deem
it proper to give the people of the United
States the reasons for the course have ta-
ken. 1t is due to the nationality which has
most jealously guarded the Independence
of American States, tc declare that another
Republic is created on the immediate con-
fines of the Great Union.
The Mexican Government has for
long time failed to perform its duties to
the Province of Lower California. Cut
off as the Territory was, by the treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo, from all direct com.
munication with the rest of Mexico, the
central authorities have manifested little or
no interest in the affairs of the Peninsula.
The geographical position of the Province
is such as to make it entirely separate and
distinct in interests from the other por-
tions of the Mexican Republic. But the
moral and social ties which bound it to
Mexico, have been even weaker and more
dissolute than the physical. Hence, to
develope the resources of Lower Califor-
MIA, and 70 effect a proper social organiza-
ton therein, it was necessary to make it
Independent.
The mineral and pastoral wealth Of
Lower California is naturally great, but to
properly develop it there must be good
government and sure protection TO labor
and property. Mexico is unable to furnish
these requisites for the growth and pros
perity of the Peninsula. The Territory,
under Mexican rule, would forever remain
wild, half savage and uncultivated, covered
with an indolent and half-civiized people,
desirous of keeping all foreigners from
entering the limits of a State. When the
people af a territory fail almost entirely to
develop the resources nature has placed at
their command, the interests Of civilization
require others 10 go in and possess the land.
They cannot, nor should they be allowed
to play the dog in the manger, and keep
others from possessing what they have
failed to occupy and appropriate.
Mexico has not performed any Of the
ordinary duties of government towards
the people of Lower California. She has
established no sure and ready means q
communication for the people among them
selves, or with the rest of the world; mol
has she ever undertaken to protect then
from the wandering robbers who nfest tht
Territory; thus abandoning the Peninsula
and leaving it, as it we're waif on tht
waters. Mexico cannot complain if Others
take it and make it valuable.
On such considerations, have | and my
companions in arms acted in the course w
have pursued. And for the success Of ou
enterprise, we put our trust in Him wh'
controls the destiny of nations, and guide
them in the ways of progress and improve
ment. WILLIAM WALKER, COL,
President of Lower California
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

ANkRxATIox.--Mr. L. r. Iull writes from
Honolulu, that everything gives indication Of a
strong disposition on the part Of the natives al
well as the foreign residents, to favor annexat
ton with the United States. ... r-.,
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Beef Cattle.-In one week in New York
city, Of the 2199 fat beef cattle which ar
rived from the country, 1855 were brought
in car. some from Virginia, Illinois, Ken
lucky and Ohio, besides large number Of
hogs, sheep, COWS and calves. f!i aoga
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

A Amonthly literary magazine, to be cal
led the Pioneer, and to be made up Of the
contributions furnished by the literary per.
ton of Young California, is to bs publish
ed at San Francisco, the hrst number to
be issued in January. no.ss29o sdT ~
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

nea- The havoc the cholera and small po,
have been making all through India during th'
past summer, has been truly terrible. In Cal
cutta the reports have averaged IS per day
On one estate nnd on another 300 hands died
The entire population has been reduced, per
haps one twentieth.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Tho Amazon.-It is said that the two
small steamers, built in the United States
for the exploration of the Amazon, have
arrived at the mouth Of that stream, and
were, at the latest dates, 26th September,
to proceed soon up to Peru.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

CoMM1rrED.-Henry Smith, charged
with perpetrating highway robbery on
the person Of Calvin Hatch, between the
Preside and the Mission, near San Fran,
cisco, was identified and committed for trial
on Friday last.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

The Piedmontese government has re-
fused to acknowledge Mr.. Foresti az Con-
sui for the United States, alleging that he
is disciple of Mazzini.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

WILLIAM HowIrr This distinguished al
thor was, at the last New York dates, expecte
in that city from Australia, Oh his way home {
England.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

BaS~ Numerous arrests of supposed revolu
tionary agents have been made in Italy. Mis-
Cunningham has beon liberated from prison a
Florence. It will be recollected that this lad.
was imprisoned short time since for giving
Florentine peasant a Bible
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Mr.. Borland, on presenting his ereden-
tials as Minister to Central America made
speech which occupies four columns Of
fine type! tett
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Evensng Pscay.ne.-This old paper,
which is to be revived on the 18th inst al
San Francisco, will be under the editorial
charge Of Messrs. A. c. Russell and B. F.
Sterrett. A p eEel a .-.-
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

The N. Y. Times announces that the
N. Y. Herald is to be purchased by the
g. .Hards " for their organ, at the expense
of 100000
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Let It Ooms.-There is great scarcity
Of silver for change in the Atlantic States.
The Director of the Mint promises that il
shall be more plenty soon.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

THEATR1cAL.-The Calaveras Mronif
Gle says that handsomely finished theatre,
will be opened at Mokelumne Hill some.
time during the present week tor a PERI
formance. ,
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

A disastrous fire occurred at Providence,
r. l., early3 Oct. ~, consuming property
to the value of half 4 million dollars.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

PRoGR REss1NG.-The trial of C. r. Drew
for the murder of DIR. ellis, is progress
ing before the Court Of Sessions at SaE
Francisco. ....
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

The Augustd Chronicle says that the
cotton crop is effectually killed in Georgia,
except in a few favored localities.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Saw MILLs.-Ten saw mills located in
the neighborhood of Mokelumne Hill, are
doing a thriving business. Lumber sells
at from $50 to $50 per thousand feet.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

psA- The clipper ship Contest Capt. Brews
ter, whieh sailed from San Francisco, on the
morning of the I'd Nov, arrived at Honolulu
on the 18th, being only twelve days.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

New York is divided into two classes --thos
who keep and those who inhabit hotels. Tn
old division of wise and otherwise is now sup
planted. IS. as-yia't.e '. -e.,., sa....
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

ALL FOR LovE-A young man killed hin
self in New York the other day, because b
had. fallen in love with his brothers wife.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

Charles Dickens computes that the En-
glish people gain their livelihood from the
trade with the United States.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

WELL PAiD.-The Paris correspondent O
! the London Times receives $4,000 year, ant
is furnished with q handsome suite Of rooms.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

WANTS TO GO HoNE.-Bayard Taylor ha
got tired of wandering among barbarians, ant
wants to get back to civilization again.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16
Important if 7rue.-A Washington cor.
respondent of the New York Herald tele-
graphs the following to that paper:

graphs the following to that paper:
The National Democratic Committee
are to call a national convention of the
Democratic party at Baltimore, about the
time of the meeting Of Congress. The
object is to take into consideration the
estate of the Unlon," as illustrated in the
conduct of the present Administration
They will determine the question whether
the Baltimore platform has been properly
understood by the Cabinet, and whether
their policy meet the appreciation of the
people. The Southern States will be full
ly represented, as will the. anti-Free Soil
party of the North and West.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

A QUESTION FOR LAwYERs.--An examina-
ton took place before the Recorder on We'd
nesday of woman charged with keeping O
disorde-ly'house. One of the complainants was
young man named Plummer, who, upon his
introduction upon the stand, was objected to
! by the opposing counsel as an incompetent
witness, under the statute making person pos
sessing one-eighth negro blood incompetent, in
criminal case, as a witness against white
man. Upon being questioned with regard to
his parentage, tho witness, who was very in
| telligent man, with perceptibie tinge of color
in his face, stated that his father was quad
room, and his mother full-blooded white wo-
man. Upon this, question arose as to the
degree of negro blood coursing in the veins of
the witness Plummer. The court was of the
opinion that he was an eighth negro, and there
fore excluded by the statute. A number of
counsel were called upon, and number more
volunteered to give their opinions some declar-
ing he was an eighth, and others sixteenth
Some of the reportoral corps suggested to his
Honor that the witness should be bled, and the
vital fluid analysed by competent physician
The court was in doubt, and any decision was
reserved till yesterday merning. The court de-
cided, however, that if u quadroon was possess
ed of one fourth negro blood, the witness, being
but one remove, possessed an eighth, and was
therefore incompetent. Witnesses were intro
duced yesterday morning, some of whom stated
THAT quadroon possessed one fourth negro
blood; others, an eighth and Others, that the
degree varied. Finally, however, it was settled
that quadroon was one fourth negro, and that
Iif the witnesss father was q quadroon, he was
clearly incompetent. Upon this, the witness
stated that he had never seen his reputed father
and only knew him to be quadroon by hear
, say. It therefore, being matter ofdoubt, the
court gave the witness the benefit of the doubt,
and admitted his testimony. There was con
siderable degree of feeling manifested on both
sides during the investigation.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

San Francisco Nortelity.-For the week
ending Dec. 8, the interments at San Fran
cisco were 27. - E'-3s+ a1 @
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16
Detailed Account ofthe Capture Off Paz

Detailed Account ofthe Capture ofLa Paz.
The following is copy of letter re-
ceived by gentleman of this city, from
one of the officers Of the Sonora expedition,
giving some further particulars of the cap
ture of La Paz:
REPUBLIC OF LOWER CALIFORNIA,
Off La Paz, Bark Caroline, Nov. T. 1853.
/ We landed ! thursday the 9th Of Oct,
at Cape St. Lucas, where we obtained
information, etc. We proceeded to La Paz,
the seat Of government, intendin g to enter
on Wednesday night, the I'd November,
but we were delayed until the morning OF
the Sd, Thursday. A boat was landed,
and the force Immediately despatched to
the Governors house, which we could see
a quarter of a mile from the vessel. We
took him prisoner and raised our flag,
(Which, by the way, is thee horizontal
stripes, red white and red, with two stars
in the white) When the Government
was on board, and our own flag flying. we
sent our force, now numbering sixty fight
ing men, on shore and fortified ourselves.
We had several little skirmishes during
Friday and Saturday last, captured some
lances, muskets, and about two hundred
charges of cannon grenades and canisters.
Up to Saturday night, 9th inst. no one
hurt of any account. We took some dozen
horses, which were given to my command
as ranger party. On landing, yesterday
about II NJ, sail was seen, which proved
to be the Neptune from Mazatlan, bringing
the new Governor of Lower California
We Immediately took him prisoner, and ne
is wi ith us, as well as the old Governor,
who is much of gentleman Having
formally pronounced, and taken all the
Government and Custom House papers
archives, etc., the Colonel determined to
proceed to Cape San Lucas, mount his
men, and take San Jose, place OF some
eleven hundred inhabitants. La Paz con-
tains some six hundred.
We Immediately commenced embarklng'
We had taken everything-cannon anu
milton, provisions and everything on board
some eight men were upon the beach,
when suddenly firing was commenced
from the town; the men hurried off, and
they commenced firing at the ship. Col
Walker ordered forty men to the boats,
twenty in each division, all well armed
with rifles, revolvers, knives, &c. Our
landing was effected under the cover OF
sharp fire from the ship with grenades and
canister and round shot, which tore up the
town little. On landing we separated
and took to the chapparal, which Is very
thick, and composed principally of cactus,
with very sharp thorns. They kept up
brisk fire of musketry upon us, retreating
to plateau half a mile from the beach
/ By the time we had reached the top of it
we had killed few of them, but were
nearly dead from the heat and fatigue gy
running.
The fight lasted from p. NJ, till. night
| None of us were hurt, and twelve Grsasers
killed and wounded. They fred a great
deal, but aimed badly, NEST of their balls
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

their boats they were fired upon by large
party. Thus commenced the first action.
The party consisted of but six mon, who
retired to the vessel under heavy fire OF
musketry without losing mar. In the
meantime fire was opened upon the town
with our ordinance, which was kept up
until Col. Walker landed with thirty men,
when the fighting became general. From
the time of landing until the close of the
action, "a signal defeat Of the enemy,) was
about one hour and half. The enemy's
loss was six or seven killed and several
wounded. Our men did not receive SO
much as a wound, except from cacti, while
pursuing the enemy through the chapparal
in the rear of the town. 20 q
Thus ended the battle of La Paz.
crowning our efforts with victory, releasing
Lower California from the tyrannous yoke
of declining Mexico, and establishing a
new republic. o- ~ u
The commercial resources-the mineral
and agricultural wealth OF the Republic of
Lever California, destines her to compare
favorably with her sister Republics.
Our men are all in fine health and spir-
its, and are as noble and determined body
OF men as ever were collected together.
The officers who compose the Govern.
rent are as follows, viz:
William Walker, President of the Re.
public of Lower California.
Frederick Emory, Secretary of State.
John M. Jernagin, Secretary Of War.
Howard H. Snow, Secretary of Navy.
Charles H. Gilman, Captain of Battalion
John McKibbin, 1st Lieutenant.
Timothy Croker, I'd Lieutenant.
Samuel Buland, Sd Lieutenant.
William P. Mann, Captain of Navy.
A. Williams, 1st Lieutenant of Navy.
John Grundall, I'd Lieutenant of Navy
Our Government has been formed upon
4 firm and sure basis. '"' -"-"
We arrived at St. Lucas on Tuesday
November 9Th On the morning of the
9th, the Mexican cutter Garrea cruised of
the Cape; our appearance was so formida
BILE she deemed prudence the better part
ofvalor," hauled to, and gave Us the slip.
In the morning our troops again embarked
for Ensenada, whore the President contem
plates establishing the seat of government
for the present.
Dec. 1st-Not having had an opportu
nifty to send this report sooner, | will add
that we are now at Ensenada, where tht
President has established head quarters
The country is at present quiet. The ran
cheros are generally pleased with the new
Government. All we'll and in fine spirits
| also send you copies of several importan
DEGREES, and the Proclamation of Indepen
dence Yours INDEPENDENCE.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16
HEAD QUARTERS REPUBLIC LOWER GALA,
An,,nrnhnr 1919 i

HEAD QUARTERS REPUBLIC LOWER GALA,
November 7, 1858. !
On the morning of the 18th of October
we sailed with the FIRST Independent Bat
talon for Lower California. The COM
mand consisted of forty-6ve men. Our
voyage was prosperous one to Cape st.
Lucas, where we landed on the 2Sth of
October. Here we gained some little in.
formation of importance, and proceeded
on our Journey to La Paz. On the Sd day
of November our vessel cast anchor oppo-
site the town. A party were ordered BY
Col. Walker to land, take possession OF
the town, and secure the person of the
Goyernor-Lieut Gilman commanding the
narty. In less than thirty minutes the
town was taken and the Governor secured.
We then hauled down the Mexican flag in
front of the Governors house, proclaimed
the independence of Lower California, and
our flag foated triumphantly where but q
few minutes previous that of Mexico waved
in supposed security. Our men, provisions
and munitions of war were now landed,
the town fortified, and Col. Walker entered
upon his duties as President OF the he
public of Lower California-issuing such
DEGREES as were most congenial to the citl-
zens, as well as to the comfort and security
of the command.
Here we remained until Sunday, the
9th. when the President determined to re-
move the seat of Government to st. Lu-
cas- In accordance with this determna-
ton we re-embarked, taking with us Ex'
Governor Espanosa and the public docu'
ments. Shortly after our embarkat,on q !,
vessel came into port, having on board
Col. Robollero, whe was sent by the Gov
eminent of Mexico to supersede Ex-Gov-
ernor Espanosa. A small detachment was
dispatched to bring Col. Robolero on board
our vessel. This order was promptly ex-
ecuted. About an hour after this occur
renee, party was sent on shore to procure
wood, and while in the act Of returning TO
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-16

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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-31

SHOCKING FATALITY FROM THE BURSTING
OF FLUID LAMP.-As Mrs. Hannah A. AL.
len, of Worcester, Mass, was sitting by a
fuid lamp one evening last week, it burst, and
her clothes became Immediately ignited. She
succeeded in extnguishing the fire upon her.
self, and then ran to the yard, drew water
from the we'll and threw psiiful after pailful
upon the fire in the house until she also extin.
guished that. She then rushed into the street
and gave the alarm. She was so badly burn,
ed that portions of her flesh and her finger
nails dropped of. She died in about nine
hours. She was fifty.three years old.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-31
M RMBERs OF THE LEGIsLA.

M EMBkRS OF THE LEGISLA.
Lsl TURE. before leaving the city, are respect.
fully solicited to call at No 134 Main street and ex.
anime the large and varied stock of Ready.
Made Clothing, gotten up by the proprietor ex
pressy for his own retail trade. His stock com
prises every article I'm the Clothing line. all of the
latest Spring styles out and of the very best make
all OF which will be sold at very low cash prices,
having no lost debts 10 make up from the effects OF
credit business. Great bargains, for cash, can be
had by calling on ID GOODMAN,
No l34 Main st. opposite Eagle Square
NJ B Also, large assortment of Trunks. of
every style, size and nish from 81 25 to s30 lust
received, and for sale, for cash, a. very small
advance on cost
NH 80 ]. D. G.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-31

SUICIDE William Keiber, the keeper of the
Franklin House, at Columbus, Ohio, commit.
ted suicide on the 18th inst, by blowing bia
brains out with pistol. He was sitting in
his chair, in the underground bar-room, and
few minutes before the event complained of
the toethache, and Of feeling very badly
Without any notice of those around him he
drew pistol, placed the muzzle of it in his
mouth, and fired. The discharge literally tore
his head to fragments. He fell upon the floor
wetering in his blood.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-31

JENNY LIND.-We are assured by gentle.
man, recently from London, who received a
letter from the nightingale but few days be-
fore his departure, that she does not intend ap-
pearing again in opera; that she is a great ed
mirer OF America, and may possibly visit it
again, but has not yet determined when; and
finally, that her relations with her husband are
the very Opposite of ofnewspaper runor-an un-
pleasant word having never been exchanged
between them since their marriage.-Bestor
Past