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The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09
$1,000 REWARR,

I'm Monday night last, my house on the bank OF Deer
" Creek near the lower falls was entered by thref,
men disguised as negroes, and robbed of $780, myself tied
gagged and other SO nal treated ANY person giving
hcient information TO convict the perpetrators the crime
shall receive the above reward and the thanks of the
dersgned Nov 27, 1853. JACOB JOHNSTON
On the Thurskay night following the above robbery our
mouse known rs the Anthony house, situaee in the vcn
" OF Mr. Johnsons hous eabove described, entered
and robbed of trunk containing the following articles
Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars In
Coin and Duet, or Whereabouts eight hundred dollars
OF the above belonged to Mr. Johnson also of Valuable
sPEcIMENS, one weighing Three ank dollar,
other $40, another $S in all amounting to about $500
ALSO, Two fine black Cloth Frock Coats one pr. do.
Pants two prs. Gloves, One white kid one large sized
Bowie Knife Two large sized Finger Rings cut from the
hancennita with large square Either of the
above articles except the coin can recognized by the
undersigned II is supposed that the persons who
mited the frst robbery are guilty the last The above
reward win be given for apprehension and conviction
Of the Villains JOHN A. SMITH
Anthony House, Nov q, 1858. S.P. FRENCH
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

WASHINGTON PIoNEER."-A. NJ. Berry,
Esq., has purchased the Columbian at Olympia,
w. T., which will hereafter be called the Wash
ington Pioneer, and become democratic pa
per. Mr.. Berry has associated with him J. w
WHEY, Esq, formerly editor of the Columbian
Both of these gentlemen are practical printers
and men of talent, who will no doubt, publish
an excellent newspaper.-Oregonian.
We had lost sight of you, friend Berry, since
we, as fellow apprentices, set type side by side
in the old Herald Office" but are gratifed te
hear of your prosperity. Nine editors had
graduated from that Office till you swelled
the number to ten, and in the number three o1
brilliant reputation. Receive our congratula
tions for your accession to editorial tripod, for
which your abilities peculiarly fit you. Lastly
please ex.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Masonic BALL--The Masons celebrate the
9th inst, ST. Johns Day, by a ball. at the new
Concert Hall built by Mr.. Frisbie. Their
balls are the most popular given in the county
and are always attended by brilliant COM
pany. The order here is very large and d'pros-
porous, and universally respected for many a
deed of kindness and charity that tells of good
principles faithfully observed. Last year their
celebration was at Grass Valley, and the year
previous at Nevada. We believe the two
lodges unite for the annual celebration.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Although this portion of the valley
has long been notorious for its abundance Of
game, we have never known our market to be
more fully supplied with this article than at
present. Bear, elk, deer, antelope, hare, rabbit
swan, geese, brant, canyas-back, malard, teal
aud other ducks, quail, snipe, plover, larks
water hens and blackbirds, are as plenty, and
consequently as cheap as can be desired. We
also perceive in market great quantities of the
|" Ibis religioso of Cuyier, or Sacred Bird Of
Egypt, which is found in large numbers about
fifteen or twenty miles south of the city, in the
tule swamps. This bird was reared in the
temples Of the ancient Egyptians with degree
of respect bordering on alteration, and has often
been embalmed and buried in the Pyramids
with their Kings. Here they are treated with
much less respect, being embalmed only to keeE
for time, although buried that sovereigns may
live.-Statc Journal.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

MURDER OF BENZ. S. Tw1rcHEIL.-On Sat
urday, Coroner Whaling held an inquest on the
body Of Benjamin S. Twitchel, who was shot
the day previous by Samuel Gilmore at Potrero
Nuevo, some three miles from the Mission. The
testimony elected from the examination of the
surgeons, Drs. Tibbats and Rowell went to
show that deceased had received in the lower
part of his abdomen and upper part of his
thighs, twenty five gun shot wounds, some ol
which passed through his bladder, and one sew.
ering an artery. Twitchell was a native Of
Chenango county, New York and was about
sixty years of age Transcript
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09
Miners Meeting.

At meeting of the miners of the Rock creek
ditch and mining district, held at Henderson's
cabin on the lst inst, for the purpose ofpassing
laws and regulations for the government Of
said district. E. c. Wright was called to the
Chair and j. r. Beard appointed Secretary.
On motion it was resolved,
|. This district shall be bounded by the
Fordyce & Booth Rock creek districts on two
sides, the Spout spring ravine on the lower sides
and the south branch of Rock creek on the other.
II. All claims shall be one hundred feet front,
running into the mountain to such depth as the
parties locating may desire.
I'LL That it is necessary to thoroughly pros
pect the said ground, and that the prospecting
of one claim will test the whole, all persons
holding claims are requested to assist in running
in cut-to be commenced SO soon as it rains,
and all persons who may assist in the cut, shall
be entitled to one claim extra as dscoverers.
". All claims net represented in the cut
shall have two full days work in six, done on
them, or otherwise are subject to forfeiture.
V. Where claims are not workable for want
of water, notice shall be placed on them and
renewed every thirty days.
VI. John Wharton, ST., was duly elected
Recorder of said district and all claims shall be
duly recorded within three days from day of
location or transfer.
On motion of Mr.. Stockburger, it was re-
soled that the above proceedings be published
in the Nerada Journal.
&c. DoUGuERrY, Chm'n.
]. r. Beard, Sec'y.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

CHLoRoFoRM FOR TH1EvING PURPOSES 1t
is asserted, we know not with how much truth
that the burglars of the present day use chlor-
oform in many of their operations which will
account for the fact, that many houses and
rooms were robbed during the past winter, in
this city, where several persons were sleeping
in the same apartment in which the robbsries
were committed. 1t is said that they apply the
chloroform to the nostris of the sleeping victim,
which insures his stupidity, when they take
their leisure. Apothecaries should be cautious
to whom they sell this article, as it may be
made the instrument of vice aud crime.-S,m.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

GAMBLING OUTLAwED.-Thcr recent decision
OF the Supreme Court of the state, against
gambling, must be source of qualification and
pride to the good people of California. Two
cases came before the Court on appeal, as to
whether the state, by law could recover q
gambling license, and in each case the Court
decided that the Legislature was incompetent
to legalise an immoral act---an act that was
maium In se--an act like that of gambling
which was inherently vicious and immoral
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

A shooting affray occurred at Prairie city on
Sunday evening about halfpast 6 o'clock, be-
tween miner named VIM. Gum and mer-
chant named Charles Osborne, resulting in the
death of the former. Osborne gave himself up
and was to have been examined by Justice Kel-
lum. The difficulty originated from dispute
relative to mining claim.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Rslaae OaeqmIn nevada Dec. 9Th; Of cons ump,on Wm.
Deaiu' formerly OF Monroe Co. Ills aged 49,
MIR. Beard has long been known in our citv
as an Industrious, upright young man, and his
loss ls deeply regretted. His last illness wac
eased oy the constant attention of friends His
funeral takes place to-day, at ten o'clock from
hev. MI Iansey's church. His friends and the
public are invited to attend.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

NEW ENGLAND CELEBRATIoS.-The Sons Of
New England are making preparations for q
splendid festival on the 22d inst, in honor OF
the deeds and principles Of their forefathers.
The movement is good one. It is right in
this la nd of our adoption to keep vivid i'm
preston Of the virtues of the stern old Puritans
sothat the noblest example ofhistory be not lost
in its moral effects upon their descendants -
At this distance from the scenes of youth, the
mind turns with fond remembrance to the home
hallowed by the ties Of birth and imperishable
association. 1t is fitting to keep alive the love
ofthc glorious land four birth, by public festi
vals, and by the interchange of kindly sentiments
give expression to the spirit and teachings OF
our forefathers. Extending the hand Of fraternal
regard to our brethren of other sections proud
ly rejoicing in the advance of our national
Union, haiing every A merican as a brother Of
one family, it yet meet that the peculiar rev
erence We hold for our pilgrim fathers find.
expression and that the good old festivals of
youth and home be kept beLcath other skies
wherever our feet may wander.
Tickets to the dinner may be had of s. S.
Green, Z. w. Smith, G. w. Dickinson, L. p.
Frisbie, A. w. Potter, c. w. Muford and Of
n. p Brown
All Sons of New England in Nevada county
are respectfully invited to participate.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09
Notice
To Adams & Co.. Bankers, San Francisco,

NJOTlCE is hereby given 10 Adams s. Co. Bankers
San Francisco, their subordinate Offices throughous
the State, and also 10 u other Banking houses nnC The
public generally not 10 pay accept or trade for any DGt
or bill Of exchange drawn payable to my wife, Mrs. Maria
Francis Harper to her order, Adams Co. Page,
Bacon Cos Bankers, or OH other Banking house
Commercial establishment within the State OF California
since the ooh day OF July 1653or the Of Pour hOu
sand dollars for any amount under that sum,
the lawful huuband said Mura Francis Harper and The
legal owner OF said Draft or Bin, ard entitled 10 the pos
session of the same. And further that said Draft Bill
nude, drawn phyable The said Mrs. NJ +. Harper
her order, without any consideration law equity,
for i'd Draft of Bill The part Of said Mnra F. Harper
All persons therefore forbidden to pay accept trade
for said Dra Bill and particularly il drawn in the
of Missouri 33-3W JNO, H. HARPER
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

CHINESE The Celestials are congregating
in our vicinity in numerous numbers. Ever,
day witnesses the arrival of a dozen or two. l
is q singular fact that there has been but on,
Chinaman arrested in this town on crimina
charge, and he was discharged by request o
the prosecutor Columbia Gazette.
The Celestials in this city are equally well
disposed They seldom appear in justices off
ces, and when they do, generally as witnesses
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

HANGING OF AN IND1AN.-A man namet
John Staymeyer was murdered at SMITH Bar
on the North Fork of the Costumes River
Thursday, the Oath Of November. Two lndl
ans named Tom and Peter-the former describ
ed as having a bemish in the eye, and the latter
as being blind of an eye, were suspected of the
deed. A public meeting of miners from rom Fair 9i
Play and Grizzly Flat met on the Both ult,
and after declaring these men guilty resolved
to hold the chiefs oftheir respective tribes re-
sponsible for their delivery up 70 De tried.--
eyed Pete, they hung him on the 39th. Previ,
Gus to the execution be confessed that he had
charged against him, and accused two Others Of
the commission of the crime.
1t is the determination of those participating
in the meeting to hang the other Indians Inn
plicated as soon as they can be found. Pete
was taken by J. w. Fuqua and J. NJ. Hampton
Union.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

nA. Some scamp has been collecting the
foreign miners tax from great number Of
Cinnamon in Shasta county, and supplying
them with false license. OF course none of the
funds thus collected will ever find its way either
into the State or County Treasury. The Cour-
Ter hopes that the officers Of justice may get
hold Of the rogue.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Me- The greater part of the population Of
Achaia and Patras, in Greece, are reduced to
destruction by the complete failure of the cur.
rent crop. Accounts say that the yield is not
one-ffteenth of an average, and that thetoss tc
Greece will be equal to 2O0,000,OO0 francs
magnificent eyageration.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09
Provision Store and Shovel; Depot

MFRS. M. W. BURNETTE respectfully in
lXA forms her late husbands customers, and the
public generally that she will continue the business
at the old place. on Broad St., nearly opposite the
court house, where she is now receiving Ne1o ana
Supe rior Supply Of Goods, consisting OF
Hardvare, Gooce4i 4ies and Provisions,
of all kinds, suitable both for Hotel Keepers and
Miners which she will sell on the most reasonable
terms, and which in quality are inferior to none in
the market. Call and examne.her goods and ternz
Sept. l6 2l-3m MRs NJ w. 81 -RNETTR
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

PRIZE CUps-At the late Agricultural Fair
in Albany, a prize of silver cup was given tc
the best female rider. The prize was won by
good looking girl of Watervliet An exchange
paper suggests that next year the society should
enlarge its table Of encouragements'" and OF
fer a prize Of a golden tankard for the best
housekeeper. Such prize would effect an I'M
mcnse amount of good, which is more than we
can say of tokens which encourage young la
dies to talk stable The managers, we hope
will give the hint little good natured consider.
alton.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

School COMMISSIONERS, County Superinten.
dents of Common Schools, and County Treas
urers, are requested by the Superintendent Of
Public Instruction to forward to his Office. be.
fore the 18th inst, their respective reports, in
accordance with the school law, or the counties
they represent will be deprived of their portion
of school money for the year.-Iranscript
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Rg We saw the past week q beautiful article
of jewelry manufactured at the establishment of
C. W. Young, by W. Eaves, for Harrison
Butte, Esq. 1t is heavy ring having for a
signet an anchor and chain within a skeleton
shield, relieved by wreaths of crap es and acorns
entwined. 1t is beautiful piece of jcwelry,
and displays great artistic merit.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

MUsIcAL-By an advertisement in to-day's
paper it will be seen that Mr. Theodore Bazille
an accomplished French musician, will give
instruction in instrumental and vocal music il
this city, and attend to getting up music fol
balls and parties, furnishing. piano if desired
Mr.. Bazille, has been engaged in San Francis
co for two years in this business, speaks French
and English and is thorough musician.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

B9~ The San Joaquin Republican has been
informed by gentleman recently arrived from
the South, that over 10000 head of cattle have
reached the valley from New Mexico, Sonora,
and Chihuahua, during the present season, by
way of the Ga
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

H@ Mr.. Espenschied has opened valuable
stock of boots, &C. at his new store on the cor
ner of Main and Commercial streets. He is an
old standard in our city, Industrious and enter
prising, and generally esteemed He always
keeps the best articles in his line.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09
From the Telecraphic Dispatch of the Union.

SAN Francisco, Dec. Z, IL P. NJ.
The steamer Goliah arrived from San
Diego to-day. By this arrival we have
the San Diego Herald of Dec. Sd, which
contains the important news that Lower
California has been declared free and In
dependent by the Filibustcrs, which sailed
from here on the Caroline.
|. The expedition landed at Cape St. Luz
cas- on the 18th day of October, thence pro-
ceeded to La Paz, and took that town af-
ter short contest with the Mexicans, as
has already been stated. They pulled
down the Mexican flag, and raised the flag
of independence. On the third day of No.
vember, President Walker issued the fol-
lowing proclamation
President Walkers Proclamation, issued on
the Sd dag of Nouember, 1853.
The Republic of Lower California is
hereby declared free, sovereign and indie
pendent, and all allegiance to the Republic
of Mexico is forever renounced.
Decree No. l, 7th inst.-All duties.
whether exports or imports, are her eby
abolished.
Decree No. 2, 7th inst.-F1om and after
this date the civil code, and code Of prac-
tice of the State of Louisiana, shall be the
rule of decision and the law of the land in
all the Courts of the Republic, to be here
after organized. Nothing, however, in
this decree, shall be construed so as to
make it an organization of the Courts OF
the R epublic.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09
Hotel for Rent.
The Brooklyn Hotel and Lot, situated
IN THE MOST CONSPICUOUS

ND BUSINESS PART Of the thriving gtown OF Brooklyn
"A is offered for rent
The loi is 60 by 100 Il. surrounded bya No fence.
The building which has been constructed of the sub
sanal maIerals, is SO f. by 40 H. Is f. posting with sn
addition OF Is II. by "a f. used as kitchen The
ground floor is divided into Bar Room, Dining Room,
and The second floor contains six large Bed
Rooms and sufficient space fer many For flrt er
particulars enquire Oh The premises, OF K X Minis 1t
the Nevada Posi- Office. JOHNSON Il BURRELL
33-3w
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Youso AMERIcA.-Nies Searls, Esq, has
taken the editorial charge of this paper Mr.
Searls is gentleman of fine abilities, identified
with our city, and calculated to make his paper
useful in the community--leaying out of the
question his vigilant opposition to the great de-
funct--" Federalism"
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

EoszTA.-Koszta is still in the French hos
pital, and his affair has assu med a new appear
ance. The Consul of the United States has
declared to the Consulate General of Austria
that Koszta was either Austrian or American
that, if an Austsian, he ought to be given up to
Austria, but if an American, he could, az a
freeman, 80 or stay, where he pleased.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

BeA- Several horses were recently stolen by
the Indians from o ranch near the head of Oak
Run Valley. They were pursued by severa
white men, two of their number shot and
another hung. One of the horses was after
wards returned the others having been eaten
by the Indians before they received this chas
tisement at the hands of the whites.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

DANCING SCHOOL, Mr. J. b. Robinson. as
will be seen by advertisement will open dane
ing school in this city on Tuesday evening.
He has already engaged a considerable number
of scholars, and those who wish to acquire this
pleasant art should give in their names soon
He is very successful teacher.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Ea' A few days ago man named White
put up at the Upper Mountain house, on the
Weaverville, TRAIL with mule, bundle, &c. Soor
after dark he disappeared from the house, anc
has not since been heard of. He has brother
living in or near Weaverville.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

DSas~ Mr.. milford has laid us under obliga-
tions for Putnam's, Godeys. the Illustrated
Magazine Of Art, and full files of Atlantic pa
pers, received by the recent steamers
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

HeA- Snow fell at Gibsonville last week, to
the depth of over three feet
AT Downievilc on the 9th ult., snow had
fallen to the depth of eight inches, and was
continuing to fall.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

A STRIKE AGAINST SEWING Machines
Among the bodies striking, or on the eve of
striking, in London, may be numbered the fe-
male cloak and mantle makers They have
held a meeting to express their opposition to
the American sewing machine.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

BA- 1t appears to be confirmed that Capt
VIM. Waldo the late candidate for Governor
has really gone to the States. He sailed on
the Pacific two weeks since.
He will return to this country in the spring,
bringing with him his family.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

H9- Lindsey Carson, one of the member
elect to the Assembly from Sonoma has resigned
and Gov. Bigler has ordered new election t.
take place in about two weeks.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

The earthquake at Thebes, on the 29th of
Sept, was severer than at first reported The
ruins were demolished, and many Of the houses
OF Chalcis, and part of the fortress.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Loss OF THE WINFIELD ScorT.-On Friday
night December I'd, at II O'Clock, the Winfield
Scott struck upon rock on thes Island of Ana
capi, off the coast of Santa Barbara about 35
miles. She first struck bow Oh, then with her
stern. and then on her side, carrying away her
rudder. A great Geal of confusion was created
on board. The fog was dense but the weather
calm, and by halfpast one the boats were low
cred and first filled with women and children.
who were safely landed--thc beach being bat
short distance off. In this way all on board
were taken ashore, and they were amply pro-
yided with provisions from the wreck The
California brought off five passengers, two chill
dren and the Purser. The remainder were left
on the Island, there being but one tent. The
wreck Of the steamer was left hanging on the
rock by her bow, her stern being in eight faith
oms of water
She will be total loss, and must go to pieces
in the next storm. The passengers had expe-
rienced no suffering except that of the mind
Treasure and yaluables all saved Herald.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

sA- The San Diego Herald of the 10th
says that there is great excitement at Quay
mas in consequence of report that a schooner
had landed party of Fillibusters up the Gulf
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

ESs5~ We are indebted to A. w. Potter for
copies of Atlantic papers, pictorials, and No.
81 of Littels Living Age. The latter is q
very interesting number
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

Napoleon's bed chamber at St. Helena
is now stable, and the room in which he
died is used for threshing floor.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

FROM ACAPULCo.-About four days march
from Acapulco, silver mines of unsurpassed
richness have been, within few days, discov-
cred by two scientific gentlemen, who left this
city for the express purpose of making mineral
explorations of this State, a thing which here
tofore has never been attempted. The result of
their labors has exceeded their most sanguine
expectations, discovering silver mines OF amaz-
ing richness, full accounts of which will be
transmitted officially authenticated with spec
linens, to San Francisco, for the attention of
capitalists. The U. S. Consul, Major c. L.
Denman, will send full particulars by next
steamer.
Earthquakes are of daily and frequent occur
renee. People are on the constant q,i vips to
flee their houses for the safety of their lives
There are no American vessels in port The
authorities are rapidly building a wharf for the
accommodation of the steamships.
The Castle of San Diego is at this present
time without an American prisoner, thing ex-
ceedingly marvellous in this port.
Santa Anna is now aspiring to be robed
with the Imperial purple of an Emperor Her
0ld
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

INcENDIARIsM.--An attempt was made on
Friday night to set fire to some frame tenc-
ments situated on the block bounded by Broad
way, Mason, Pacific and Powell streets, by
setting fire to some inhammabe material, plac-
ed between wooden buildings. The fire was
discovered and e1tinguished before any serious
damage was done. That portion of the city,
and thence northward to the North Beach, has
become the rendezvous of some desperate char
acters Of late, and it becomes the residents, and
such peaceful citizens as have occasion to go
abroad in that direction after night fall. to be
sins that are apt to be encountered Trans.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

THE SUPREME CoURr.-The Supreme Cour
Of the State of California, resumed its session OF
Monday the 5th inst.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

B6~ An expedition for the further explora-
ton of Mobiles Pass is nearly organized in
San Francisco. Another, is ready to start
from Sacramento.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-09

ST JoHN's DAY-A Masonic celebration in
commemoration of St. John the Baptist, will
be held at Columbia, Tuolumne county, on the
9th instant.