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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-11-18
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am pleased TO see by The pap"s lha, Guano is expected
TO arrive in Richmond at The oil price, SIG per ton. ftc
Farmers Of Virginia have been tavy imposed tho pre-
season. by greedy speculalOs in that article In com
with most OF The farmers nv section determined
buy the advanced prizes of Ibis season. and Gid
not purchase AS member OF lc Agricultural Society il
my intention To offer the fUwng resolutions al the re-
meeting, but was called ay by business after The
first day. All the gentlemen | alked with, coincidcd with
me in the opinion that such reutons would pas' BY ac-
clama ion nenl.
now usk The privilege Of pressing them the fnrners
OF Virginia through your wide circulated paper believe
that Virginia has been the age of the trade ano
her voice. II she speaks, s and ueht to be potential
Resolved, That We will lrchase guano al any price
over SAG per ton.
Resolved Thu, will ,ndc with or palronse in any
way any merchant or other pen who pecuates in guano
at any price over SAG per ton: FARMER
10 The Editors of Tho Enquire:
SAS FRAsclsco October Eth, 1853
Shout the glad udings-exul ngly sing The TeesaPhIc
wires are up between this city San Jose and will soon
Valley, and without the possibility of doubt, will in few
weeks bring news from all paris of the State
Yes This morning ga at H. O'clock, lound on my desk :;
read The following, word for we'd
TELEGRAPH Office, Union Hle Room No. IL, San Jose
! IL and Is m A. --Messrs II. Coghil & Co., San
Send by STINT Gaudaloupc, omorrow Ten hf bbs. clea
Pork. G. FL BopFIsH"
believe this to be the first regular business message which
has passed over The wires in California uhoush we hay
had line 10 The heads" for telearaphng ships arrivals
&c. n operation for some we,G and of course feel prst
~ considerably cated at receiving IT, and shall preserve
as nenento OF The day OF small hings when our Sae
shall have reached ils position o The first Stale in lh
Union, which IT will do in decades. Soon may w
have rail road and all The Other ryurs and convenience
o an older State From present indicalions the ROAD q
San Jose WIN soon De commenced md this will be out tn
commencement OF innumerabe others Heaven speed IN
day The natives here have curious idea of the Iele
graphic poles ee here" say they 1--WE thought inc a.I
rcans were all bu they have erected crosses
way San hs keep n'
be fact rather guess tile evp will get in the v"
s0n9y % Our community has been paine, at he q
Mail Steamship Company his place lie pepnrin
return home and an leaving in the last
died. He was good man-such a man as we need her
and we could but lily splre him from our midst My
rcst in peace
Crime is getting TO be quite frequent city and slat
and we viii have 10 iorm new vigilance committees 10
the country of the scoundros. E... f.G
Night before last, Chinaman was shot dead BY viii
man. The murderer escaped. -
I was pleased this afternoon TO have viat from my o
friend Mr. Robert Walkenshaw of New Amadeen y
tend do myself the pleasure Of returning the visit pref
soon, can assure you, a. ,. u.
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o The Editors Of ihe Enquirer:
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FRINGE GEORGE COURT HOUSE J
November l3 1853. !
Mrssrs Edilors-This cointy may Justly be termed the
model county, the annals of their Court show
pe perhaps unparalleled history in this good Old
Dominion. The County Court quarterly term, met on
Thursday, at which The Grand Jury presented blank bill
having no prescnlmens 10 make On the adjournment OF
Also no presentmenls The County Court met at 10 A w.
and passed through its docket at p M showing The small
number oi iiligated cases among the people
This argues well for the morals Of the people, md their
promptness in meeting demands against them. Their Jail
presents the singular sign OF apartments e What
mand for his apartments at the VALLEY nn2" He certainly
would entertain contempt Tor the people Tor appreciate
ing the splendid fare prepared by this prince of
The above state of things be accounted for by the
moral reform OF the people, and their temperate habits (du
ring the session o The two Courts there contention
or disturbance arising from the mmoderae of alcohol
their devocdness agricultural pursuits and the improve.
ment OF their lnms, by which they enabled 20
avoid ligation enjoy the comforts Of fe and keep out OF
debt They truly TO be cnvcd, or enved, ID be
held forth example for the people OF this common
wealth.
The Circuit Court commenced its session Thursday
halpas Z. NJ and closed the Same al p M, on SaIur
day following The Hon Judge NIsh nesides al this CUu:
This truly aniable and talented Iurist posccntcs the
business Of his Court with vg0r bcslOwing that and
attention 10 The cases their Importance demands. snode
Of nsacng business with the bar is Of
character giving confidence lhen in tho prosecution o;
their business will, the Court and commanding their re-
spect His decisions with that suavitY OF manner
which calculated 10 sootc the asPery produced by being
on-suitcd. VISITOR.
We take pleasure in publishing the following compliment
extraordinary aud interesting ilIIc girls and to their
worthy lahcr:
RICHMOND, VA Nov. ith, 1853
II. l.. BaTEMAH, Eso.,
Dear S-Ihc undersigned beg 10 express you the de.
light they have experienced in common with thousands o
their fellow czens in attending the unique and ininlita5lc
performances Of your lovely accomplished and talented
children Given a Theatre during The past fortnight
rd "a 500 act"' anu "''n
man we ask that you will accept complimentary benefit
given the Marshall Theatre such time as may be
con nycnlent with your professional engagements.
Be pleased accept cordial good wishes for the Goa
nr happiness and prosperity OF yourself and your dear
iIttir daughters.
We have The honor 10 be yonr obedient servants,
Y. Mason, Walter H. Harnsun,
T. p August J. Nj icrberger Smith,
Thos w UaawcD, Nlarmadnke Johnson,
r. kddrr Taylor fhos. L. Taylor,
Henry r. Irving John II. BOshcr,
4. pLol, (Fr. CnnsuD Lewis Giner,
Sam s. MYERS James s. French,
Nm f. Richie W. u. Bocock.
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Sas SS barrels Havana Oranges in good ORDER 10,
E. H. SKlNKER, Cary utrcsl
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PARK ER,S HILL FOR SALE

PANKEIt'S HILL FOR SALE.
OFFER Tor sae the above named OF lan The resece OF
.s Is Dr. Thocas Watkins, lying on Beaver Dam Cieek
10 The of Goochdnd miles North East O c
ilou * Poul Depot the James River Cdna
snl ~ mI!es above Richmond
This nearly $50 OF winch are IN
osa sfowi with proportion Of valuable rcd aud We
ca timber O the Open and there about 81 acres o creek
Hats and good condition for culivaon having been
greatly improved by the Of Guiho Plaster and other ma
The well watcrcd and the
~. well adapted growth Wheat Corn Tobacco, &C. The
IMPROVEMENTS consist story brick dwelling with seven rooms
nearly completed with frame house aud all out houses necessary
loo large amy and securing large crppsal Of Which are either
nrw or sDoi repair
TERMS viii be accommodating and possession immediate
y for seeding crop OF WhcatpcIaaions which
ogrcssng Full s January 1854 earlier
tted Purchasers invited view this property Mr.
residing the premises will take pleasure showing
desiring further
sonal app! eaon addressing subscriber Gainesville Cum
Derlxnd County Va. THOMAS p. SHIELDS,
Apen for MssM SuiE
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THE sCOURGE AT NEW ORLEANS.

THE SCuUREE IA NEW OHSLf1fht'o'
The New Orleans Medical and Surgical Journa! ior NO
vembo contains very interesting paper from Dr. Samuel
A. Cartwright, an eminent physician OF that city, Dr. c.
gives the following history Of the late epidemic.
Moses had been the mayor governor of New Orleans
al he breaking out Of the late epidemic he would have mace
sad WORK OF the houses occupied the ~hee
the disease hrei appeared Some Of them contain
ed mould or spots OF dseoraion on the walls which
would have doomed them TO destruction. Even the old
soes OF TINT kind confined Ieoms
ed % they weFe covered with FROST being white or green
with moatdi willis the summer sosce was approaching,
the heat Of the weather became intense kugth
number Of tuigants just from Ireland and Germany fell
the FIRST victims to thai arcaia created diseass tho yel
low fever The hss one died the 27h May In Hos.
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OVERLAND INDIAN MAIL.

Details Of The Indian mail had been received IN England
The heads of The news had been already teegIapheo an1
the papers to hand contain little additional. Commefcal
accounts from India and China show little aeranon rom
previous adsices except that the activity "hic
Bumbay and Calcutta had in aome degree dimnIs'leI a.
l,se ports generally business seems To nave oeeh nea
suspended while at Shanghai, in particular transactions 10
produce were scarcely practicable except IN eSchase
onum or bullion The Chinese rebellion was spreaalng.-
THE state affairs in 3urmah was very unsa'siac'o'y
the British. , ; i,,,, sIs,
The same steamer brings the Egyptian mai, rom ma A'eS'
anJa October l0h. Abbas Pacha had forbidden ine ea
portaon OF beudstus, but would allow shlns aong ~
complele their cargoee The extent oil Zaoooo quarters
| Trade was in an unsettled slute H., .; ,hs
The Nile has this year risen higher tnan u mas w M
l,s 20 years. Almost entire valley o hgyp' 10 o
sheet Of water and travellers proceed 10 Inc iylauo ~
boats an excursion in ordinary times occupies
hours tide from Ghizeh the nearest point on te iVef
damage done 10 the crops by this excess OIL "a., 70
ureat and vety extensive tracts OF land sown WIZ" iuouI
corn are covered with from three to five eet Oh Wa'e ah
Ihe pan,s arc consequently destroyed The sIases ahs
towns are reduced islands, and are only savea oy s IN
hubtan,s raising embansmens all around which heS water
Jay and night with The greatest anxiety Ane eiishs ""
feel the loss Of their crops ot lndian coln as
forms thor principal article Of food during the winter s.
that owing 10 this deficiency and the demands i9r gran
from Turkey, The ficeoy IS mol ac'ng uh~lssy ~ "''
| the e8porlluOn oil corn.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
Grass Valley Saw Mill.

0NHE powerful and extensive SAW MILL
u connected with the works of the "Grass
Valley Gold Mining Company" is now in
full operation, and prepared to fill all order,
for LUMBER Of every description.
The Engine is first class sixty horse now.
er. and runs an eight feet MULAY saw.
and Circular Saw-the former having 2s0
strokes, and the latter over one thousand revo.
lutions per minute, and capable of manufactu.
ring about 10000 feet in each "a hours.
We have on hand over 5000 first quality saw
logs, and can furnish on short notice the REST
clear stuff, Sugar Pine Siding, and Din,en-
sion Lumber up to 32 feet In length. and
Plank up to AZ inches in width, or wider if re-
quired.
We shall put up in few weeks, splendid
PLANING MACHINE,
(Woodworth's patiently capable of dressing
boards on both sides at the same time; Also,
"tongue," groove" q. "bead" them for cell
ings, flooring, &c. &c.
The "Grass VALLEY Sdw Mil,n
is situated near the centre of the village. on
the south side OF Wolf Creek, (Auburn road)
and forms conspicuous landmark, as well to
citizens as TO strangers. A new and substan-
tial bridge will be Immediately erected over
Wolf Creek, giving easy access to the lumber
yard for teams-the ground being nearly lev.
81, and the facilities for loading unsurpassed
by any establishment in Nevada county.
TERMs-Cash, at the io,cest prices.
J. WINCHESTER, President.
DAVIS DiyfSH, dept Sup't.
Grass Valley, April 20, lss3.-52-H
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
PROCLAMATION

Of Simon Prayer, the Pedlar.
1KNOW oil the FAIR LADIESo of this good
IN city OF Nevada, that am able and will
ling to
Sell cheaper Dry and Fancy Good,
than any store keeper, all their self.praise and
blowing notwithstanding, and will prove il
with the following reasons:
let; do not pay any store rent, and need
not put per centage on my goods, which you,
Fair Ladies, have to pay.
I'd dress according to my business, and
therefore do not make you pay for expensive
Sd, receive every week a fresh assortment
from my brother, and save you also, the per
centage which the purchasing agent at The
Fay. ofthe ste rckeepers receives
I'll always try to sell as cheap as can, al
though never use those honeyed words to
orlos You, fair ladies' in the belief that dear is
cieap and cheap is dear
SIMON PRAGER.
Nevada, May LIST, 1883. may6-lt
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
I. w. Colburn,
Justice Of the Peace.
nFFlCE en- Pine street, opposite the ORA.
~ matte Hall, recently occupied by John
Anderson, Esq. % 6ml
Attention All!
ROSENHEIM & BRO.

Main street, first door below Phelps Hotel.
p ESPECTFULLY inform their friends
Hand the public in general that they have
now on hand, and are constantly receiving
IS2endid Assatment Of
Watches and Jewelrs,
the finest ever offered in this city,..embracine
. variety Of Watches Of different escApements
both of GOLD AND SILVER, and the latest
style Of CHAtss, SEALS AND KEYS to match;
togetherlwith the
Nost Fashionable Js,cetrs,
consisting Of fne California Gold, Diamond
SiPearl Rings, Ear Rings, Breast Pins, Brace
lets, &c. also Lockets, Pins, Pencils, Gold
Spectacles, &c. Also Silver Forks, ATable,
Dessert and Tea Spoons, and asgreat variety
of Fancy and other Goods. both useful and
ornamental. Clocks of various descriptions,
we would call the particularly attention Of
those desirous of sending ~.
Presents to their friends at home,
to,our we'll selected stock3of Goods.
P.S. California Jewelry Of almost every
description made to order. Watches, Clocks,
and Chronometers carefully repaired at tho
shortest notice. r. & Bro. April 29-Sm
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06

N1 1ETALS, METALs.-The subscribers hav-
lvH ing removed TO their new warehouse,
arc prepared to offer their extensive stock of
Metal at the lowest market prices.
1000 boxes tin plate assorted brands;
5000 bundles sheet iron, Nos 10 to %;
100 tons boiler and shutter iron
200 tons No Scotch pig iron;
l6 tons bar iron, shutter sizes;
6 tons spring and plow steel
tons horse shoe iron;
tons wrench iron, best quality;
2 tons blacksmiths' anvils;
800 bundles iron wire, assorted numbers;
3e,0o0 lbs lead pipe, all sizes;
$1,000 lbs zine
SO bundles Russia Iron;
$50 kegs boiler and shutter rivets
$50 bundles galvanized iron
Ic0 boxes Canada plate;
20o0 lbs block tin;
5000 lbs bar and pig lead
300 kegs nails
3QQllbs iron vices
4d60 feet leather hose;
20 doz long and short handled shovels;
so gross dinner plates;
so doz crow bars, steel points,
10000 lbs braziers' sheathing copper;
$4,000 lbs yellow sheaihing metal
10000 lbs cast steel, from to inch square
3000Ilbs sheet brass;
100 doz Collins California picks,
20 doz Collins nxes
300 doz faucets, from I to incAl
100 force pumps, large and small
Also large assortment of tiamen's tools,
'' THOMAS II. sEI.BY & co.
may6-lm 42and A California ST.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
Sash and Doors.

JAMES II. LUCAS, HENRY 9. TURNER
JOHN srMONps, BENJ. R. NIsBET,
St Louis. San Francisco
Lucas, Turner Il Co.
BANK ERS,
No l04 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
Draw at Sight, on Time, in Sums to Suit,
ON
American Exchange Bank. NEw YoRK,
Bank of Commerce, BosroN,
Thos. Bddle & Co. PHILADELPHIA,
Ferdinand Kennel & Co. NEw OsLEANs,
Lucas 8. Simends, Sr. LOUIS,
J. P. Curtis & Co. LOUISVILLE,
Ellis & Morton, CINCINNATI.
0U-Gold Dust, Bullion and Exchange par
cha sed at best market rates. 5l-n
Daniel d. Page, David Chambers,
Henry D. Bacon. Henry Height,
st Louis. San Francisco.
Francis w. Page, Sacramento City.
Page, Bacon T. Co.,
B A N X RS,
Montgomery ST. cor California, San Francisco.
Draw at Sight or ON Time In Sums TO Suit,
ON
F. HUH & Co. London.
American Exchange Bank, New York.
Duncan, Sherman & Co. New York.
Atlantic Bank, Boston
Philadelphia Bank, Philadelphia.
Josiah Lee & Co. Baltimore.
Louisiana State Bank New Orleans.
Page g. Bacon, st. Louis.
Hutchngs g. Co. Louisville.
T. S Goodman & GO. Cincinnati.
8. Jones b Co. Pittsburg.
Gold Dust and Exchange purchased at cur
rent rates. 5l-6m
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
rNHL UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL
i AT PUBLIC AUCTION at their sales

TIME UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL
i AT PUBLIC AUCTION at their sales
room, San Francisco, on THURSDAY, I'd
June next, the Albion Ranch, belonging to
Capt. VIM. A. Richardson, of Saucelito. com
prising $50 FARMS from an actual and sworn
survey, by James S. Thornton, Esu. This
ranch is bounded north by the Rio Grande
or Big River, which empties itself into the
Pacific, in the parallel of SO ls, and is nayi
gable for vessels Of say feet draught dis
tance of Is to 20 miles. The bay at the
mouth is we'll protected from the northwest
winds, and affords convenient port for load.
ing and discharging. Messrs Meiggs 8 Will
side Of this bay. South of Big River are two
coves of bays, and are good harbors, the
streams running into them are of ample and
force for mill purposes. The bay at the
mouth of Albion River is the best harbor be.
tween Bodega and Humbolt. This river is
navigable TO the head of tide water A saw
mill is now in operation on this river It's
banks are covered with fir, pine and redwood
timber in immense quantities. South of Al
bion River is Salmon Creek and Bay, which
maFes an excellent embarcadero. The creek
is large and swift running stream, with tim
Der on rs banks. Navarro river is a large,
deep stream. II takes its rise in Anderson's S
Valley, some so miles from its mouth. The
banks ofthis river are likewise we'll timbercd.
South of Navarro river is Cuffee Cove and
Bay, which is rendered secure by reefs, and
is good embarcadero. Elk and Little riy.
crs are large end swift.running streams, well
suited for mill purposes. Mill Creek, as its
name would indicate, is admirably suited for
mills. There is good summer embarca.
dero below Point Asins, also below Seal
Point. This whole tract of land is thorough
ly intersected by running streams, which in
October last and in November, before the
rains, were running full and strong. The
t'nks of the rirers are nerer overt7own 6y fresh.
cts. The soil, throughout tho whole extent
of this ranch, is uniformly fertile, and is su
perior for agricultural purposes !; does not bake
intod hard crust, as is the case in most parts
of the country. II also retains moisture Arough.
out the dry season, as is easily proved by in.
spcction of tho herbage, which is immense.
and green all the year round. There is came
f all kinds IN abundance, elk BEING the most
numerous, running IN herds from 5OO'to 100
head. Ducks, geese and wild pigeons in vast
numbers. The rivers and creeks are we'll
stocked with fish. Salmon commence run.
ming in October, and are taken in great num.
bcrs by the Indians. Salt is procured at
Salt Poiot, and Indian labor easily obtained
Geographical and sectional maps, together
with the field notes, are at the store Of Messrs
G. B. POST & co. Cunningham's Block,
and can be examined at any tins previous
to the sale.
The conditions Of this sale are $4,000 and
under, cash on delivery of warranty deeds !;
over that sum, one half cash, the balance in
two years, at 10 per cent per annum.
THEODORE PAYNE & Co,
April 29l m Auctioneers.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
Removal.

d s. DORR has removed from Battery
N. street to the Iron Warehouse, recently
occupied by George w, Shaw g. Co, Cali
fornia street wharf, and offers for sale, pei
recent arrivals
500 half bbls No. and Extra Mackerel;
750ibbls Haxall Flour
so bbls Crushed Sugar
$50 half bbls Crushed Sugar;
rs half bbls Coffee Crushed Sugar
II cases Writing Paper;
so. .doz thrce-hooped Pals
so doz two.hooped Pals
100 bbls Pilot Bread
4Olbbls Sugar covered Parched Corn,
(for Confectioners, a superior article !,
150.boxes Cognac Brandy;
80 bbls Carolina Rice;
Iron Doors and Shutters. two-fold =
Long handled Shovels, Picks
Regalia Cigars Ladies' Caters, etc etc.
STORAGE will be taken in the Ware
house by Messrs GREENE g HEATH.
April 29-lm
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
THE. UNION HOTEL,

The subscriber having for term of years,
leased the above magnificent building, on the
corner of kearny and Merchant streets, ercc-
ted by, John Middleton, Esq, hereby informs
the public. that it will be opened for the ac-
commodation of gentlemen on or about the lsl
Of May.
u, This House Is not to be surpassed by any in
tne Atlantic Statos, and contains every posi-
BILE convenience for the accommodation of the
public.
Offices for the use of professional gentlemen
will be leased in the second story, and stores
in the basement ON Merchant street.
may I'm ISAAC M. HALL.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
Rush Creek Ferry /!
NOTICE.

WE notify the public and the travelling
w community in general that the well
known Ferry, which is sometimes known as
'Sweetlands,' or Jones Crossing, on the
South Yuba, first Ferry above Bridgeport, is
in full operation, and can cross Men and An
imals with little or no danger. Having the
best and largest Boat oil the River, with a
good new Cable and Tackle, and two expe.
rienced Ferrymcn, who have beenin constant
attendance for two years, and witnessed all
stages Of the River, would recommend to the
public; for their personal safety, to cross at
the above Ferry. There is good Road cut
on both sides of the river, Of easy access on
both sides.
5l-lm* KIMBALL Il HANSON.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
Democrats Take Notice

A Democratic Convention will be held n,
IA Nevada city, on SATURDAY, the 4th day
ct June 1893, at 10 A. M. to elect delegates "a
the State Convention to be held at Benieia on
the 2ist day OF June next, for the purpose Of
nominating State Officers.
a., Inc basis OF representation established by
the Centra Committee is
One Delegate to each Township, one Dele
gate for every fifty Democratic votes polled al
the last Presidential election, and one addi.
uonal Delegate for fraction of twenty-five oil
more democratic votes. Each Township to
elect their delegates as they may determine.
From the returns of the last Presidential
election filed in the Clerks office, the appor
tonment for each Township is as follows
Navoda OQl nn,, Vnko. \ loi.S-...s
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
Middle Ferry on South Yuba

NIVE miles north of Nevada, the most di-
~ rect route to Downievie, Grass Valley,
Eureka, Onion Valley, Moore's Flat, Mineso-
Ia, San Juan, Cherokee, French Corral, Poor
Mans and Hopkins Creek, Seventy Six, Pine
Grove, Kelsey's and Sears Diggings, and all
other mining regions north Of Ophir, Hang
Persons travelling north, would do well to
visit Nevada, to see all the late improvements
in Mining It has ever been, and will contin-
ue to be for length of time, the richest and
most extensive mining district that has ever
been discovered in the country.
Travellers honoring us with call will find
good accommodations at the Ferry.
April 29-3m DAW g. ROBINSON.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-06
United States Hotel,

Corner of Broad and Pine Sts., 'Nerada.
IL fabove Hotel at Nevada City, and engage
to give satisfaction to oil regular and Transient
boarders who may give them their patronage
Their Table and Bar are at oil times sup
piled in the best manner.
The Beds are neat and comfortable the
Chambers are commodius, airy and pleasant.
This Hotel is centrally and conveniently To-
Gated. The'proprietors aim to, and succeed In,
They return thanks for the liberal patronage
accorded to them, and respectfully solicit is
continuance and increase, being determined
TO merit ite
Good Stables and large yard arc connected
with this Hotel. RABBITS d co.
April 29-3m