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The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07
Min ing.

MINING on the Yusas is entirely sus-
pended, save in the few spots of dry dig
gings. At French Corral business is
said to be first rate, mining profitable,
and busy little town springing up
Bridgeport is nearly deserted for the sea .
son. Eureka is buried in fifteen feet of
snow. There is little doing at Washing
ton and Jefferson and the residents have
mostly moved to more hospitable neigh
borhoods. In this city the great branch
of mining is in washing away the Cay
ote Hills, from the summit to the bed
rock, which is accomplished by sluicing.
Old drifts and timbers originally City
to seventy feet below the surface are
laid bare by this process, and rs all the
dirt cf an entire hill is passed through
the operation, all the gold is saved. No
waste dirt is made as in cayoteing -
Excellent wages ar, made by passing
through old tailings, and very rich hauls
whenever an old pillar of o formerly
rich claim is struck. This system Of
washing is reducing what was once II
formidable range of hills to aplain, and
the rslling waters carry along the debris
to choke the rivers below. Whether a
few billions cubic feet of sand will af-
feet the navigation Of the Sacramento is
an unsolved problem.
The great difference between mining
now and as conducted in lS49 and 1850
is striking. The operations that are
now an every day occurrence would then
have dismayed miners. If a person who
left this region in 1850, should now re-
turn to prosecute his notions of mining
he would find them ridiculous. Pans,
rockers and long toms are now Of no ac-
count There is no longer Q mere
scratching over of the surface. One man
now washes as much dirt as ten could
then and saves more gold. Miners would
starve if they depended on the old way
of extracting gold. Now, they grow
rich by the help of experience, and dig
down mountains where they once hest
tated at mole-hills. Tunnels, water
ways through rock, perpendicular shafts
an hundred feet deep, water conveyed
for miles through fumes, &c., &C., are
the present achievements of miners in
this region.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07
The Flood.

LATER.-We learn per Wells, Fargo
4 Co., that they have received intelli-
gence from Sacramento to Tue esday last,
and from Marysville to Wednesday,
AT Sacramento the water was all over
the city, fifteen feet deep in the deep
es, part, and over the top of the entire
levee. We fear the news is too relia.
BILE. AT Marysville the water was sew
en- feet in the Plaza, and three feet
higher than ever known before.
The Union of Monday says:
"Below X street, many small houses
were submerged nearly to their caves.
while the first floors Of all of them had
Vbe abandoned for a more secure re-
treat. The water level on X street could
not have averaged less than fou. feet,
while in some spots it exceeded six
On ] it ranged from two feet to four, and
extended on all the cross streets below
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

THEATRICAL. Saturday evening, Janua'
ry lst, was the night appointed for the COM
plimentary benefit rendered the Dramatic
company by our citizens. The programme
for the night was Sheridan Knowles classi-
cal play of Virginius, and the very laughable
farce Of fContentment VS.. Riches. The plays
were performed in excellent style, and each
actor seemed to surpass himself in his desire
to please the numerous audience. We have
been shown the complimentary letter signed
by some eighty of our most influential and
respectable citizens. 1t is certainly the most
expressive and unanimous document we
have looked at for long time, and reflects
great credit both on the givers and the re-
ceivers. The company, through us, desire
to return their "sincerc and heartfelt thanks
to the ladies and gentlemen who (notwith-
standing the inclement weather) filed the
house to overfowing-with the assurance
that wherever their professional duties may
lead them, they will ever retain grateful
recollection of the generous patronage and
esteem extended by our citizens, through a
theatrical season unparalleled in our histri.
onie annals." They have received a press
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

The WEATHER.-Three days the past
week, Sunday to Tuesday, were mag
nificent'y beautiful But on Tuesday
night the rains RECOMMENDED, and at
present there is no prospect of q cessa-
ton. But these showers will not affect
the rivers much, there being no snow to
melt. For the present we believe the
river cities have had the climax of their
troubles.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

MATTERS AT STOCKTON Several men
undertook to carry off the safe of the
Polka Saloon on Christmas eve. They
got it out, and across the slough in n
boat, when they were frightened off by
watchman, leaving their booty. They
were arrested next day.
On the same night a musician was
shot at Reany's Fandango house, by a
smart" boy of sixteen. The boy was
examined and discharged-of course.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07
H1~ Our exchanges will please fo
this time accept an half sheet.

BH~ A writer sends us an article over
the signature of Conscience. 1t yio-
lates four rules that printers dislike tt
depart from. 1st, 1t is too long--2d, II
is written on both sides the paper-3d
The name of the author does not ac.
company it--4th, The postage was no,
paid. We will overlook all these if the
author will send us his name, and pub
lish his communication in our next.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

neA- 1t vii! be seen by tiscment
that the p NJ S. S. Co.'s fine steamer
GOLDEN GATE, sails on the 18th inst. -
Her fame is too well-known to need
praise. 1t is fino opportunity to those
who wish to 60 to the Atlantic, as she
connects with the Illinois, and pas
sengers will reach New York in less
time than the tri p has ever before been
made by any route.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

GREAT Loss OF LIFE.-We learn that
during the high water the past week,
eight men undertook to cross the Yuba
at Bridgeport in dug out. The cur
rent was immensely rapid, but they
succeeded in getting to the other side.
When the boat struck the bank it
bounded back little, and the passen-
gers suddenly rising to their feet, tip
ped it SO that ii filled with water and
shot back into the current. Two of the
men jumped out and got ashore. The
others drifted out into the river, the
oars being lost in the excitement. The
boat went down tho stream fifty yards
and striking rock upset. One of the
remaining six caught by twig and was
drawn ashore by rope thrown to him.
The other five met watery grave
The bodies were net recovered. Those
who witnessed the sad event, ascrbe it
to the extreme carelessness of the par
ties, after the boat reached the shore.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

OBJECT OF CHARrTY.-A young man named
Seth Morse, from Paris, Me-, has been sick
for about six weeks at the Miners Saloon on
Main street. He is entirely destitute, and is
indebted for every comfort to the charity OF
the world. He arrived in this country last
August. He lost brother by death a few
weeks ago in this city. If he has any relatives
in the state, they are requested to communi-
cate the fact to this office. He is supposed to
have brother in San Francisco. Those who
like to do good for the sake of suffering fellow
being, and good conscience, will find SUBJ
scription paper at Phelps's Hotol.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

HAPPY VALLEY-The late rains have
caused quite an accumulation of water in
this part Of the town, and many of the hou.
ses which were built on level with the sur
rounding bottom, are sadly cncompassed
with miniature food. In several places
the water is up to the first floor, and all ap-
proach is cut off, save by wading, or by
means Of platforms. Yesterday the juvc.
niles were amusing themselves by padding
about in home made canoes and old boards,
miniature clipper-ships, &c. Some of the
male portion showing precocious gallantry
by seating bare legged little beauty in the
bow of their bark, and polling away for dear
life, to excite her admiration of their nauti.
cal skill and genius. When any of the clip
pers' grounded there was no use of kedging
or steam tugs, as the navigators stepped
overheard and eased her off. The soil in
this neighborhood is very fertile, and in
spots has been turned into handsome gar
dens, though the mass is still uncultvated.
The valley is nearly all laid off in building
lots, and already fenced in, preparatory to
erecting homesteads. Many buildings are
in contemplation for next spring, for this
rapidly improving locality, and ere long the
whole extent will be thickly settled by fami.
lies the quiet retirement from the busy hum
of the city, making it highly desirable as a
Tplacc of residence. We would remark, by
the way, that Happy Valley is inhabited by
quite number of handsome and accom-.
plshed ladies. From this circumstance,
doubtless, the Valley derives its name.
So says the Evening Journal Unfortu-
nately for the poetry of the name it was so
called, when in 40 it was the abode of tent
ed hombres, diarrhea, death, food, mud, and
all nusances-when its female population
was limited to two Irish wasLerwomen who
held out on the beach, with some half dozen
ragged children each. o, it was "Happy
Valley"
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

REV. A. BLAND.-Wc learn that this gen.
item an, who has labored in the charge Of the
Methodist Church in this city the past year,
is about to leave US His term is nearly OK
pired, and the state of his health imperiously
demands respite before entering upon the
labors of another station. Rev. Mr.. Dunlap,
from Dewneville, will officiatc for the pres
ent in his place,
Mr.. Bland has acquired, during his resi-
dence amongst us, the affection and esteem
of all that know him. for his simplicity OF
character and his unobtrusive pety. Though
not Boenarges in the pulpit, he is we'll
calculated for a pioneer in his church, which
ever pushes its way where the sound of the
axe is first heard. lie labors necessarily for
the good Of his charge and the improve
ment of the community, and his departure
will be generally regretted. We wish him
health and happiness wherever his next 10,
may be cast
This is the new years season, when the
generous impulses of the heart should be en-
couraged. We suggest substantial token
to Mr.. Bland, in memory Of his usefulness
here, from our citizens-if it is bestowed
oven in no other form than full attendance
in his church next Sunday, and an invest
ment of each in the box Of dollar or two.
1t will be right worthily bestowed.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

A Yesterday at about half past
10 A M. the front wall Of the store Of jew
ett, Cheesman & Co., fell upon the sidewalk
with tremendous crash The building was
erected last year, Immediately after the fire
and with poor materials. On seeing the ru-
ins the only wonder was that it had stood SO
long.-Erpress, Sd.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

"a Pick AND SHOVEL MINER" sends us
another communication, covering five pages
of foolscap written on both sides. 1t is too
long for our columns. We should recon-
mend condensation, if it threw any new
light on the subject in dispute; but it does
not, and is not worth the name of reply to
the last communication on the subject. We
do not however decide arbitrarily on this
subject. II the author thinks it necessary
for his article to 60 into print, our advcrti-
sing columns are open to him.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

LEGAL BLANKS of all kinds for sale
at this Office.
JOB WORK of all kinds speedily and
neatly executed.
ADVERTISEMENTS, to insure inser-
tion, should be banded in as early as Thurs
day noon. Rates moderate.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

UMBRBLLAs.-Our worthy Recorder has
decided that umbrellas are not public prop
erty. We make this statement for the ben
eft of the individual who borrowed ours
without our permission. Unless it is return.
ed soon, or better one in its place, we will
after him with sharp quill. "a word to
the wise" &c.-Ere Jour.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

MR. STARK is greatly praised by the
papers below. Ho played first at the
American on Monday night, 9th ult.,
the part of Beverly in the Gamester.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

ing invi alton to visit Grass Valley once
more, and in accordance with this request
contemplate playing there six nights, open
ing on Saturday night, with a new and at
tractiye bill.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

70 We learn that the present food ha,
proved more destructive to stock in our
neighoorhood than all the former ones to-
gether--Erpress,
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

A valuable copper mine is said to have
been recently discovered on the farm of Rob't
Hudson, near Culpepper Court House, Va,
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

D| The erection Of monument to Hen
ry Clay in Baltimore, is spoken of in the
press Of that city.
The Nevada journal., 1853-01-07

Mrs Partington wants to know what
sort Of drums conun- drums arc. She thinks
some are hard to beat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-29
The Opera Controversy.

TO THE EDITOR OF THR NEW YORK HERALD.
NEW YORK. Doc 2s, 1863
siRn reply to the letter from part Of the orohsetrs
published in the Times Of this morning, in which those
musicians decline to participate in the bsnsft which
and other artists proposed to ve In favor Of several un
paid enpyss Of Nj Maretzsk saying that they "nshsr
tesire nor need the sympathy interference Of Mr.
Salv between Mr. MaretEek and thsmselvss feel com
PEELED reuc antly TO remipd those musicians that at
end OF the Aston Place In 1881 when heavy
reso cue to the orchestra and other ployes
sacdfced In II cir favor my beneds, which had 10 my
contract with Mr.. Maretzsk be- by him guaranssd to
produce At least thousand collars in addition
which further presented to Mr. Msretzsk receipt for
that sheud be expended In thosa rho
could III afford to be 10 The orchestra hArs
have forgotten that II honored with ssrensds
that OCCASION and that the proprieo Of the theatre
Mesns, Foster and others called to thank IN
the name Of the feveral persons benefited
Respectfully yours, LORENZO SAL2L.
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First District Court.
Be re Judge Green.

NrSeu.
Dc rs There were forty more suits brought ana
tried In this court this morning. in thirty OF which oi
nents were rendered againht the defsndants IL snn.
varying from s. to 500 most of them in the latter
for violating the Corporation ordiuaEce
the sidewalks and streets with building materials boys
DC In enc OF the suits for remembering the sidewalk b
building materials the builder ret mp writ nsrm;.
sion TO do So purpoiipg to be signed BY clerk i, ,
Street Ct mmissionsrs office The Judge dsoid an 40
was rot Valid ~ II not signed by the Street Comr
SIC ner bmsethat the Street CO con ID NOT A.
esatc his authority ogsnt permits to his cle-t s IA
very important decision to contrActors We nnasr
s'ape All ucb permits synai nv c,srk I, ~ 80,
hinassI- ase consequently they are I'll void. '''''1
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Mr. IIotrpL STEELE, old much esteemed merchant
Of Albany died that city the 2oth instant aged 81
Year,.
Died. on Saturday morning, December IL, at his resi-
dence in Franklin county KY JAMES BscoR soldier and
Of the Revolution in the oath year Of his age.
Mr. Bifcos born In Maryland He served In tho
lutonary army, and at the siege OF YORKTOWN and
tie surteLets q Coz Lwala aad slsa se:yeG b. hoal
under Commodore Taylor.
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increase in six months

Increase In six months. .20,255
This is great gain for six months. In addition
to this several vessels will be commenced in few
days, which will likely bringthe gross amount The
stocks up to full $4,000 tons.
The difference between the tonnage remaining on
the stocks at the close of 1851 and 1853, is as
follows Tons.
Amount Of tonnage on the Stocks Dec. 1851 .16s $50
Do. do. Dec. 1868 AT $50
Difference in 1863 over 1851 .............3O 80, $50
This shows that the business of our shipyards has
nearly doubled in the short space of two years, and
affords very hattering evidence of the rapid extern.
sion Of the commerce Of tho country
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u. 8. Commissioner Court.

Before j. W. Nelson, Esq.
DEC. 28.-The Errddition Cdse.-The commissioner de-
ferred his decision in the of Hsilbonn for few
days
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HOBOKEN YARDS.

HOBOkEN YARDS.
MKssRs ISAAC 9. SMITH & SON.
Launched.
March 17-Bteamer Cornelia, 24O tons, for Wilson
Small, for the river trade. Machinery from Mr.
Small's foundry.
March 23-Towboat Walter B. Crane, of 100 tons
for Thomas Cornell, of Rondout. Engine by G. & J.
Burbeck.
April 6-Steamer Anglo Celt Of 405 tons, for par
ties in New Orleans, for towing. Machinery by Gun
bingham & Beknap.
May Charge James Cogswell, Of 200 tons, for J.
P. 4 Thomas Cumming.
May 2S-Three- masted clipper schooner Gardiner
Pike, Of $50 TONS for s. c. Nelson and others in the
coasting trade.
In OCTOBER Clipper ship Gravina, of 900 tons
on her first voyage to China. She is owned by
NJ. Loring, Of Malaga, for which trade she was
designed.
Nov. 3-Schooner Jonas Sparks, of 284 tons; In
the coasting business. Owned by Mr.. Jonas Sparks
and others.
Dec. 2s-sloop Nondescript, of 60 tons; owned by
the builders The name is indicative of some new
peculiarities in her model.
On the Stocks.
A steamboat for the Middleton and Shrewsbury
long, rs beam, and deep. Her model is different
from all other river boats the particular features Of
which we described little time back the chief OBJ
ject Of the model being light draft.
A small clipper ship OF 400 tons is in frame, de
signed for the South American trade, and owned by
parties in this city She is 1870 feet long on the keel
20 beam, and IL deep.
MEssRs. CAPEs AND ALLISON.
Launched.
In the early part of the year-Steamboat Austin
for Captain Austin and others, Of Albany, of $50
tons; steamboat Only Son, for Captain P. G. Shultz
of lao tons, for harbor towing-engine by G. & j
Burbeck; and sloop Abraham Cosgrove, Of IS tons,
for M. s. Allison.
Aug. l3-Three masted schooner J. H. Chad
bourne, OF 400 tons, for j. D. Harris and others.
Aug. 2O.-A propeller, Of 300 tons, for Shaw &
Whiteridge, of New Bedford
On the Stocks.
A schooner Of about 800 tons, for Cook & Co., in
tended for the Southern trade. Length OF keel los
feet; beam, 80 feet; depth, 81.
Also on the stocks, scow of about so tons, to be
fitted with steam Spite driver.
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RECAPITUL ALTON.

NoDuer IauDcneo IN 1893. ........ 80 sc, GA
Number on the stocks ..4S 175so
The increase in building since first Of July last
has been great, as the following comparative table
Of the unfinished work at that time and at the pre
seat Iolls~t, WI Alyw:--
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and now running between Portland and Bangor.
Machinery built by ]. e. Gomez.
March 3l.-Propeller Westchester, OF $50 tons,
running between New York and East Haddam.
Machinery by Hogg b Delamster.
In september-A propeller Of $50 tons, FOR the
Providence trade.
On the Stocks.
The large steamboat Of 1000 tons, for the Fall
River trade From her forward state she win pro-
badly soon be launched.
NH. ECKF0RD WEBB.
Launched.
Feb. steam ferry boat Ellen Of about 200 tons,
for the Catherine and Bridge street Ferry Company.
March 1O.-Steam ferry boat Louise, Of the same
dimensions, and for the same parties The machi-
merry Of both boats was from the Novelty Works.
May A-A steamboat for the Hudson River
Railroad, OF 3l5 tons.
June 29.-Steam tug Leviathan, Of $50 tons, owned
by Messrs Spoord, Tileston& Co.; has very power.
ful engine for her size. with cylinder Of GO inches
in diameter and 10 feet stroke, from the Allaire
Works.
The tonnage of the above is government measure
ment.
On the Stocks.
clipper ship of $50 tons, for Wakeman, Dimon
& Co. She is 1913 feet long, 80 wide and 20 deep.
MBssRs. LUPToN MCDIARMID.
Launched.
In November.-Mr. William w. Vanderbilt's
steamer, of 700 tons, for Lake Pontchartrain. She
is being fitted with vertical beam engine from the
Neptune Works.
Dec. 20-Steamer Adelaide, of about GOO tons, in
tended for the river trade in California.
Nh. JABEz wn LIANs.
LoI
In Maya schooner of $50 tons, for Mr.. Hunter,
in the Petersburg trade.
Oct. 23.-Schooner Fanny, Of $50 tons, for the
Charleston trade; owned in Charleston.
MR.. J. t. WILLIAMS
Launched.
Dec. 15.-Clipper schooner Kate Brigham, of 800
tons, for Durham s. Dimon's New York and Savan.
nah lire
MR.. EDWARD WILLIAMS.
Launched.
In the early part Of the year, the pilot boat
Elwood Walter of about 90 tons for the pilots of the
pilot boat Yankee, which was lost last winter in
the bay
On the Stocks.
A bark Of about COO tons, and two schooners of
about 800 tons each, for parties unknown.
MR.. HENRY BARCLAY.
On the Stocks.
schooner Of $50 tons, for the Spanish govern.
ment. Mr.. B. has launched nothing this year, hav'
ing but recently commenced at Green Point.
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known. She viii be 80 feet long, Il wide, deep,
ssd is to have single beam engine.
NIB. GEORGE CoLLYEE.

known She viii be 90 feet long, 81 wide, deep
ssd is to have . single beam engine.
ME-. GEORGE coLLYEh
Launched
In April-The steamboat George Burbeck, Of 400
tons, for harbor duty.
October A.-The steamboat Bay City, for Califor-
mia, Of 500 TONS She was fitted with three masts,
and left here about the Sd ult for San Francisco, I'M
der canvass, with her furniture on board
On the Stocks.
Two schooners Of 800 tons each, for the coasting
trade; ITO feet long, 80 beam, and 9 deep. One Is
for Mr. Charles Clarke Of Jersey city, and the otner
for Captain Woolsey.
MR. JEREMIAH sIMoHsoS.
Launched.
March l0.-Commodore vanderbilt's steam yacht
North Star Of $500 tons now laid up at the Atlantic
docks.
Steamboat Clifton, of about 700 tons; running, we
believe, To Elizabeth Point.
On the Stocks.
steamboat OF about 900 tons, for the Stonington
Ine 500 feet long, Al wide and Is deep. Will have
large single beam engine from the Allaire Works.
Win cost from 100000 to $500
MR. GEORGE STEERS.
Launched.
DuTlug Tue year, oteerb mas launched Inc pro-
peler Vaquero Of $50 TONS for the Cuban trade and
owned in Havana; also, sidewheel steamer Of 200
tons, owned in Cuba; the schooner Pride Of the Sea-
Of $50 TONS for Fox Brothers; schooner yacht Of
105 tons, for Mr.. Duncan. Of the firm of Duncan,
Sherman Co.; and sloop yacht Of So tons, for Mr.
Ray. The last two vessels were modelled after the
celebrated yacht America.
Mr. JOHN ENGLISH.
On the stocks.
A steamboat Of about 900 tons, for the Portland
and Bcston BUSINESS 243 feet long, 80 wide, and IL
deep. An engine with 50inch cylinder, IL feet
stroke is being bui. for her At the Neptune foundry
Also steamboat Of the same size for Messrs. San
ford Sons.
Mr.. English is ais, building at Buffalo two steam.
ers, 1000 tons each, and $40 feet long, to run be.
tween Buffalo and Detroit.
Mr.. E. has not launched anything at this yard
having but recently commenced.
MEssRs. ROOSEVELT l. JOYCE.
Launched.
In April-Sohooner 7. A. Ward, Of about 300
tons, for the Wilmington trade, owned by Freeman
4 Houston.
Oct. e-Clipper ship David Brown, Of 1850 tons
for the California trade-now on her first voyage to
Ban Francisco; owned by A. A. Low & Brothers.
Nov. 12-Cipper ship Rapid of $50 tons burthen
owned by Jas. Bishop & Co. On her first voyage to
London.
On the Stocks.
three. masted schooner, of about GOO tons, for A.
A. Low & Brothers. She is 100 feet long, 80 wide
and 18 deep. Designed for coastng.
Also, schooner for coasting of bout 400 TONS for
Freeman & Houston. She is ITO feet long, % wide
and Q deep.