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Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

TRADE.--There is at this time a marked
improvement in most kinds of business, con-
sequent upon the usual increase of the min
ing population, who flock to the aIooays re-
liable diggings in and about Grass Valley.
The growth Of our village in the few months
preceding the last winters rains, was sub
ject Of special remark, and many thought the
business of the Valley would not sustain the
improvements but this season the number
of dwellings erected much exceeds last year,
with better evidences of stability than have
ever before been exhibited. The Express Of
fees complain sadly-of being overworked
in the receipt of gold dust, and other bust
ness in their line, which is fair sample of
the general prosperity.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

PEN-KNIFE SKETCHEs-BY A. DELANO or
GRASS VALLEY.-We are pleased to give this
highly humorous and interesting work a no.
tice; and first on account of it's own real val
ue, one may not only derive very good
idea of early California life, but it will prove
a sure specific for all the sicknesses which
human flesh is heir to. If you are troubled
with indigestion, read chapter or so, and if
that don't stir up the gases in your stomach.
then nothing will, and you may give yourself
up as lost. If you are little too corpulent.
read the Pen-Knife Sketches, and when fin
ished, if the surplus composition on your
sides is not greatly diminished, it will be be-
cause neither heaven or earth can shake them.
Again we are pleased to give this work a no.
tlce, because its humorous and talented all
thor is one of our own citizens Mr.. Delano
informs us that he has work in course of
publication in New York, which is to be of
quite different character from the Pen-Knife
Sketches it is to be a journal of the authors
travels across the Plains, and his scientific
observations in California; and while we
read with pleasure his present racy sketches,
we will look forward with interest to the
publication of his journal.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

- 1t is Thanksgiving day, and one OF
the loveliest in the Calendar, $50 it promises
to be as we write.) The editor having no
wife and no turkey cannot be expected to en-
joy the acme of bliss youchsafed to those who
have either or both. But in consideration OF
the many other blessings which have fallen
to his lot, he is content to reflect the happi-
ness of his patrons upon this day, and to
hope that, one and all, may never cease
to be grateful for the thousand sources OF
pleasure scattered in their paths by the Giver
of all Good.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

member Of Congress from Louisiana Hon.
VIM. Duer, late member Of Congress from
Oswego District, New York, and more recent
ly U. s. Consul at Valparaiso, and J. H. Clay
Mudd, Esq. They spent their entire time in
examining the various quartz mills and leads,
as we'll as the creek, cayotte and other dig
gings. We understand they were highly de-
lighted with all they saw, and will leave to-
day for San Francisco, with increased good
opinions Of the vicinity.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

The WEATHER.-The weather during the
week has been quite changeable Last Fri
day and Saturday it was alternately sun
shine and rain on Saturday night, however,
the atmosphere became perfectly clear, and
on the following morning, it was discovered
that the frost had been doing its work during
the night, the ground being so thicky cover
ed that it had very much the appearance of
snow. Sunday was also beautiful day,
though Sunday night was the coolest we have
had this season, as ice was formed nearly
half an inch in thickness. Monday was quite
warm day. This shows the popularity of
our mountain climate-warm days and cold
nights. We believe it is thought by some of
our old settlers that we are to have very
much such another winter as was that of '49.
They pretend to arrive at these conclusions
from certain signs with which they have long
been familiar. 1t is our humble opinion,
however, that they can tell next spring what
kind of weather we haze had, better than
they can nOaC tell what kind of winter we
aOiH haze. In other words, we never have
had much confidence in the OWNERS of the,
L
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

SHIFTING PLACERs.-The operations unon
many of the rivers the past season has estab-
ished some curious facts in regard to the ac-
ton of the waters upon debris of their beds.
Claims upon Feather River, which last fall
prospected exceedingly rich, with heavy
stratum of gravel, were found, on turning
the stream into fumes, to have been swept
clean to the bed rock, and were almost Who'll
ly unpToductive; while other points falling
to give more than the color, proved greatly
remuneFative. This fact, well voucbed for
will explain the phenomena of the renewed
productiveness of bars that have been tbonobt
thoroughly worked out in previous wears
and will have the effect to give a more ner,
manent value to river diggings, by bringing
down, or changing the position of the golden
sands AS general thing, the operations
high up on Feather River have failed and
large numbers of miners have come down to
Grass Valley, where the reward of labor 10
more uniform, if unaccompanied with big
strikes"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

IS The Saw Mills in Grass Valley ap-
pear to be doing a large business, and the de-
mand for lumber is so great as to preclude
any OF them from accumulating a stock.
We learn from Marysville, that the lumber
yards are bare of stock, and we know of hea-
Wy orders to our mills that cannot be execut-
ed. So much Of the product of the mills is
consumed in local improvements, and to meet
the wants Of the miners that the quantity sent
below will be comparatively inconsiderabIe
during the next five months In view of this
fact, and the further one, that shipments of
lumber from the Atlantic side are almost en-
tirely suspended, we do not see why there
will not soon be a considerable advance in
the article.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

@ The Benicia Tedette, in advocating
tne claims of Martinez as the seat of Gov
ernment says: " 0O'-
,,o+ IPor beauty Of scenery, salubritv Of c1i
mate, and eligibility of Situation 49,, vi GU
Is preferable to any other point in the S4at sitA
Un enterlng 1t, we are reminded of tbo o1aIe W.
a Cashmere, in Lalla Rookh and w woro ait IL
n01 dof the absence of the Hours we wo1,ld ~
Mobo SIoIoSs imagine ourselves transported into into
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

DISTINGUISHED VIsIToRs.-Grass Valley is
becoming quite noted as place of resort for
those who desire to see the full extent and
the various means by which miningi is carried
on in this State. There is perhaps no locali-
ty IN the State where mining is diversified.
as in our Immediate vicinity, or in fact. our
town hmits-surface, sluice, cayote, drifting.
quartz, and damming operations are all car
rled on within circuit of mile. and when
the innumerable canals and bitches are taken
into consideration, it is matter of wonder ia
all who visit our city Grass Valley has been
the first to carry out quartz operations sue
cessfully. With all these superior claims
over other mining towns, it is not strange
that we should receive frequent visits from
the scientific men of our State, as well as
from capitalists, neither Of which class leave
US, without an exalted opinion of our mine
raj wealth.
We are led to these remarks from the great
number Of gentlemen who have visited our
place within the past three or four months.
For the past two days, we have had the plea
sure Of visit from Hon. Bailey Peyton, late
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

~ Wall street appears to be in quite a
monetary panic, as appears by the late news
from that quarter. Two years ago grand
90 smash up" On the Atlantic side was warded
off solely by the influx of California gold in
to New York. And if the present crisis be
safely passed, as we believe it will, to Cali
fornia alone will the credit be due. Her ship
ments of five millions of dollars per month
of gold dust, will replace the heavy drain to
Europe, for the payment Of the balance of
trade, and interest on State and Railroad
bonds held abroad. This has been stigmatiz-
ed by eastern editors as God-forsaken. semi
savage country but the monetary salvation
of the Union depends upon the gold obtained
in these mountains by toll such as the peo-
pie in other States have little conception of.
A little good may therefore come out of ev-
en- this Nazareth.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

PAYING RICH.-On a claim not over three
quarters of mile from this Office, there was
taken out, on last Saturday, by two men,
twenty-five ounces of gold dust. The day
following, '0hich By the a0ay aOe ,oiH not men,
t'On, as 1t 'cas Sunday, they took out with
IN an ounce or two of the same amount. The
claim is still paying remarkably we'll.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

vile and corrupt that while nature seems to
sparkle in the effervescence of its purity, and
rejoice with the murmur Of every breeze,
man alone is capable of deeds the most Ii
centious and debasing of all Gods created
beings!
But enough! This is not the sphere of
man, and should not be the indulgence of life.
Let those who have lost the finer feelings OF
the soul, go on in degeneracy, if they will ;
but know thou that there is an enjoyment,
which the trifing and needless know not of.
1t springs from the depths of a conscientious
soul. 1t wells up from the secret resources
of the upright heart until it OverfOws with
gladness. 1t is kept alive by the hallowed
association Of friends, and by the commin-
Cling of sacred VOWS. It isreneWed by the re-
membrance Of absent and beloved ones of
our former homes, who like guardian angels,
are seemingly whispering us onward and up
ward. It is strengthened by pure ambition
for all that is great and glorious in life. 1t is
purified by our love to God, and our love for
one another and these again are heightened
by associating love for all the wonderful
works of God. This is the spirit that leads
to the Improvement Of the mind, that tends
to the elevation of mankind, and that brings
with it true happiness and contentment of
soul. This only can satisfy the longings of
our nature, and this alone is worthy our high
aim; and if such be our feelings, we will
neither forget our VOWS or our promises
The poor shall not cry out against us, nei
ther shall the sorrows of a betrayed trust be
recorded against us, but in the peaceable dis
charge of our duty, we will do unto others
as we would that they should do unto u.s."
while befor God we will remember this his
Sabbath day "to keep it holy"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

THEATRICAL.-T The Robinson Family are
favoring us with an occasional display of
their theatrical genius. On last Saturday
evening they appeared in the nautical drama
of "Black-Eyed Susan," in which Mr.. Wright
appeared in the character of William. In
this play, as usual, Mr.. Wright performed his
part admirably. Also, the comedy of " A
Kiss in the Dark' was performed by the fam
ily, bringing down upon themselves the ap-
plause of the audience, in the form of cheers
and side-shaking laughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson's Irish Jig was one of the best per-
formances Of the evening, but the verv best
of the evenings entertainment was the Sty-
rien Dance Of La Petite Susan and Master
William, Both danced admirably we'll, but
the little Susan actually performed miracles
in the way of dancing. She is only years
old, and yet she appear to understand all
the fascinating qualities of her sex of a more
experienced age. This in connection with
her sprightly and graceful dancing, as well
as her natural beauty and sweet DISPOSITION.
is sufficient, not only to make her a faverite
among US, but also to endear her to the
hearts of all with whom she is acquainted.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

G MIN5NG.-The Columbia Gazette saws on
Saturday night, Messrs. Crawlev & Hawks ks
LOOK out OF their claim, in Saw Fit Gnicb .
lump OF gold weighing 23 l-2 ounces s-' and 4
several ounces of fine gold. The niece a'c IL
worth about four hundred dollars, P00 -
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

DS Inc San Francisco Herald has ro-
cently been enlarged and so far as outward
appearances are concerned, it is greatly i'm
proved. AS to the real merits of the nono.
we notice but little change. It now rpi ~ - ;,
ever mas been, one of the best in Californ;o
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

gaS- Adams &Co. have this week favor
ed us with number of the leading papers
from different portions of the States. for
which we are much obliged
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

gse New diggings have been discovered
on Grass Valley Slide, north of our vil1onb
one OF the discoverers informed Us that bo.
nau naue fair prospect of twenty-one dol
lars to the pan. WV wa
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

Nzs~ The Ladies' Sewing Circle will meet
at the house of Rev. J. G. Hale, next We'd
nesday, Nov. 80, afternoon and evening"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24
THE TELL CRAP H.
J. W. OLIVER, EDITOR.
Grass Valley, Cal, Novemoer "a, 1888.

Rlr. ThOs. BOyoc is our sole Agent for the GRASS
VALLEY TELEGRAPH in san Francisco. He is empower
ed to receive Advertisements and receipt for the
-.iAGvertsemeQts left with Mr.. Boyce will receive
prompt attention.
Mr.. NJ VIM, is our agent for Sacramento. Office
at the Literary Depot next door to the Post-oice.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

Gzs~ In mentioning the name of Mr.. Da-
wages associate in the publication of the
Z "''''g 'A"eraca, we should have spelled his.
name Ever instead of Your.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

Gss~ We are under obligations to Wells
arg0 q TO- Tor the delivery of regular files
OF papers from the lower cities, as well as
as from all other parts of the State
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

~ The mercantile and business men Of
Grass Valley, are respectfully requested to
give special attention to our San Francisco
advertisements.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

ERRoR.-In our report as to the weight of
stampers used in the Helvetia Mining Com
pany, we placed them at 200 lbs. each. thew
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

IMPORTANT DECIsION.-His Honor JUDGE
Barbour, of the District Court, decided in the
case fthe Centreville Ditch Co. VS.. Lardner'
and Others, that water company, having a.
water right, located previous to the locating
of claims in the bed of a stream, can hold the,
same against the owners of such claims.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

DAN FRANcIsco.-From Mayor Garrison,s
ia'e u message we learn that the entire debt of
San Francisco, funded and foatino is a.
990,121. s' 10 @A'-
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

PLANING MACHINES are two Wood
worth Planning Machines in operation at
Grass Valley and another is to be attached
to the new Saw Mill now being erected at the
head Of Mud Flat, about midway between
Grass Valley and Nevada. Dressed flooring
from the mountains will soon supercede that
from the States, both because it is equal to
the best Georgia, and because it can be put
in the Marysville and Sacramento markets at
a lower price. There is no reason why noun
tain dressed lumber should not find place
in the quotations Of the Prices Current. Our
best quality Of flooring bring $50 to $1O5
in Marysville, and $85 to $50 at Sacramento.
The pine forests Of Nevada County contain
an incalculable amount Of wealth that will
afford employment to thousands of indus
triOus men; and the machinery for working
them into marketable shape is now largely in
operation in this valley.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

SABBATH EVENING ADJUSTMENTS IN SAN
FRANcIsCo.-The propriety of Sabbath eve
ming theatricals is in discussion by several of
the San Francisco papers, and to their honor,
most Of them come out boldly in favor of it's
suppression.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

DAILY CALIFORNIA CHRoNICLE.-This is the
name Of new paper published in San Fran
cisco, by Frank Soule & Co. It is a large
and handsome sheet, and well filled with
good readable matter. 1t is an independent
paper; and in external appearance, much re-
sembles the .A1tG C0zif0yuia
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

THE ROADS were never better across the
valley and this far into the mountains than
now. Those who come to see the mining re-
gion of Grass Valley cannot choose more
favorable time than the present.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1853-11-24

QUARTZ MACHINERY.-The N. Y. Tribune,
Of Oct. 20, the last date received, contains
the following:
"Another successful experiment was had
with P. G. Gardeners Gold Quartz Crusher
and Amalgamator in this city on Friday last.
The ore tested was 1900 lbs, was from the
Wyckof Mine, in Fauquier county, Va, and
yielded 102 IL dWts. Of fine metal"
Of this machine, as well as Berdan's, the
New York papers give most favorable ac-
counts Of the experimental operations But
the true test of the value of these crushers
and arnalgamators cannot be obtained by the
reduction of a few pounds, or few hundred
pounds Of ore. We prefer to see them work
ed on the rock as it comes from the mine, con-
tinuously, and then the result will prove what
is good and what is worthless.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

OREGoN-ITs CLIMATE, PRoDUcTfoNs &c
We publish in another part of this days
HERALD, an interesting letter from Rev. Mr..
Accolti. explaining in detail some of the brief
statements which we made in a recent article,
on the climate productions, present condition.
and the early settlement of Oregon. 1t con
tains much valuable information in relation to
the carly settlement OF Oregon, its climate and
productions, and will be read with plea
sure by those who design emigrating to that
territory.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

NEW ABOLITION MISSIONARY FROM ENGLAND
We see it stated that the Evangelical Alliance
England-an abolition concerns preparing
to send out special agent to this country, for
the purpose of spreading abolition sentiments,
and aiding and assisting in the anti-slavery
agitation This mission, it seems, is undertaken
in secret concurrence with the same high per-
sonages who gave such tlattering reception to
Mrs. Stowe, at Sutherland house; and OF
course, it receives also the concurrence of the
principal members Of the British government
and the British aristoeracy. We trust that the
American people will keep this fact in their
minds on the arrival Of the new agitator on our
shore. and treat him accordingly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

WILLIAM II. SEWARD GETTING ALARMED
The recent moral triumph of the national demo-
Gratis in this State, over the Van Bursn free
sellers, and the organization of that party on
new and important basis, begin to alarm the
friends of William Fl. Seward and. accordingly,
some of his organs are coming forward in VIC
lent hostility to the HERALD, which they Judge
to be one Of the main supports Of the new
movement. This alarm is very natural.
The Union or national democrats have vim
Dictated their cause and entirely demolish-
ed the Van Buren, dynasty in the recent
election. At the next election in this State
they intend to perform the same service to the
Seward dynasty throughout New York. We
trust that the friends of the Union throughout
this State, and the foes of abolitionism of all
States, will keep this idea in their mnds-that
the great effort of the elections in 1854 will be
to accomplish the downfall of Sewardism in
this great State, and TO consign Seward to the
same destiny to which we have commissioned
all the Van Burens.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

Owing to. The character of the foreign news, aud
the prospf % the early closing Of the State canals
-four yesterday advanced l2A to Is cents per barrel
Wheat Sss tc,erably active, without material change
in prices. Corn closed some frmer, especially for
the be tier qualities. Mess pork exhibited further
decli,e, With light transactions.
A. New orleans yesterday, on the receipt OF the
news brought by The Canada, the ccton market be-
more active, the sales reaching fourteen thou
sand bslse, at an advance Of quarter CT n cent.
BY an arrival at New Orleans iSvices from Havana
to the 18th inst. have been received. The intell-
genee is unimportant
F-tm the Bahamas we have files ofNessau On. P.)
journals dated to the 10Th of October The ne va is
not important. The Vice-Consul of France was
ps;ntif in libel suit against the Publisher OF the
Regal Gazette, a local newspaper. Crime was very
rife and the calendar heavy. Flour rated at $40 per
barrel Sugar and molesses had also risen in price
More favorable accounts of the salt yield had been
received from Iragua.
Later news from New Mexico ia received, but we
find nothing ofimportance Major Garland had re-
turned to Santa Fe from the Mesia Valey-no au-
thority is to be exercised over the territory Judge
Watts had resigned his Office, the salary being
sufficient
Boston at four o'clock yesterday afternoon, for this
port, in tow of a steamtug. We give description
of this ship together with accurate statements CT
her dimensions in to days paper.
The arriving emgrant ships still continue 70 re-
port fearful mortality among their passengers. The
ship Constellation, which arrived yesterday, left Ii
verpoo the 2lst October with GIG passengers, Of
whom no less than one hundred diedon the way; and
the ship Hibernia also arrived yesterday, left the
same port four days after, with $50 passengers,
tbirty-three of whom died ere the ship made land.
The names of those who died on both vessels will be
| found in another column.
| telegaphic despatch announces that the Bank Of
| British North America at St John, n B.. was rob-
| bed on Thursday Of $500. We publish elsewhere a
communication stating that the money did not be
long to the bank, but to mercantile firm, and has
since been recovered
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

WANTED-A few more candidates for the next
Presidency. We have only half dozen as
yet, and we want to make up dozen before
New-Year's day. Applicants, with certificates
Of character and popularity. will be received
.rom sunrise 10 unset, at this ofEcc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26
Meeting of she Young Mems Democratic

This body assembled Isot night al he Stnyvesant 1t
tute In the absence Ct the Prs sident James Brady
Hq, G. Godfrey Gunther, the ft Vice Pres dent TOOK the
chair Nothing done az general interest About 400
mer ssrs we're elected, and many new members pro
p6fed. Much er.husnsun manifested among the
young democracy, from the great dsplsy at the
meeting =. xe1cpcL;xa Esu On Wvsnssaay LIST
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

CLAIMS ON CoNGREss.-We understand that
the claims on Congress and the Executive will
amount to many millions during the approach
ing session. These claims and their agents have
been increasing during the last few years, par
ticularly since the Galphin business succeeded
SO well in the latitude Of the capital. Among
other claims we understand that Messrs. Benson
put forth claim of million of dollars for the
losses sustained by them in the guano business
at the Lobos islands, in consequence Of the
change in the diplomatic opinion which Mr.
Webster made during the discussion on this SUBJ
ject couple of years ago. We also understand
that Dudley Mann, now Assistant Secretary Of
State, puts forward claim on the Executive
government, and ultimately on Congress, for
hundred thousand dollars, because few years
ago he applied at the Russian Embassy, in
Paris, and was refused a passport to visit ST.
Petersburg and Moscow. Other claims of all
sorts will be presented to the Executive and
Congress, during the approaching session-pro-
badly amounting in the aggregate to many
millions Of dollars. The increasing amount of
surplus revenue increases the number of these
claimants beyond all former precedent.