The Nevada journal., 1853-11-04
Correspondence the Nevada journal
Col J. Z. Nsvins- Mitchell Dinner-oliu
pcrs-Land Deeisiong-LawYers-A Ayrie ul
tural Faix-Rcv. Mr. Speer, &c.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 26, 1883.


pcrs-LRnd Dceisiong- g-Lawyers-A Ayricul-
tural FaiY-Rev. Mr.. Speer, &c.
San FRANcIsco, Oct. Is, 1853
VIM H. OGrady, graduate of the Univer-
sity Of Vermont, and formerly teacher in this
city, was yesterday appointed by the city board
OF education, superint eDdent of public instruc-
ton, in the place of Col. J. T. Nevins, the pio-
neer ID common schoo; education in this city.
Among the sin cere friends of education there is
general regret that Col. Negins should have
been displaced, especially by one Of so little ex-
rience as hr, 0'Grady. The Col has perform
I'd almost wonders il organizing our city school
IN bringing order ont of chaos, for the very
limited means placed at his disposal
The Mitchell dinner came off last evening at
The Musical Hall. Between 500 and 100 sat
around the tables which were well supplied
with eAtables and drinkables. The music was
good and the speaking was Of q high order
Mitchell is man, every inch of him. His or
atory is Of very high order. He has not the
active imagination of his compatriot, Meagher,
nor his soul stirring impetuosity, but in argu-
ing satire he-is Meaghers superior.
Clipper ships laden with heavy cargoea still
continue to arrive, and large feet is on their
way to this port, crowding the market with an
overstock Of goods. This is very severe upon
. New York aud San Francisco merchants; but
it cannot but act favorably upon the consu-
rlers in tie interior Of the state. Almost eve
~ article Of dry goods can be purchased at
Wholesale at less than New Tori cost and char
ges, aud many articles ike cotton domestics, at
from 10 to p per cent. less than New York
cost. Provisions and fancy groceries are low
\ ow the miners can live for less than half the
cost oflast year.
Money Is very short at the present time, and
will command from to 10 per cent, accord
ing to the necessities Of parties and their secu-
rites
4 large amount Of real estate is being offered
for sale by auction, aud it is astonishing how
firmly it maintains former prices. 1t is gener-
ally admitted that the larger amount Of foreign
capital seeking investment in this city, con-
spires to the ruling Of present rates.
The T. S. Land Commission is creating q
panic among the holders Of Mexican grants
Tie rules which the board have laid down for
the government OF its decisions are SO strict
that there cannot be great mahy of the Mex
ican grants able to pass the critical ordeal
The effect o thus will be to give fresh courage
to squatters and TO bring down the price of az
.;.oI4,.,J T. 70 sO,pa+hipr EIyfa fa5r
San Francisco is glorious field for lawyers.
There is probably more litigation in this city
than in any other Of the same population on
the face Of the globe. Fees Of courts are rain-
ously high--alulost bar to justice on small
sums in dispute. Lawyers crave the lions share.
The best property in the city is gradually fall
ing into their hands, as is aso large amount
OF the arabic land Of the state. Upon e1anin-
ing our statutes one would almost come to the
conclusion that they had been made expressly
for the benefit of lawyers.
The agricultural fair Of Warren & Son has
now been open nearly four weeks. There are
some magnificent specments OF vegetables.
fruits and grains. squash measuring six feet
III CiTCuihlcItHoe, onu weighing LA AoS.r olIIous
twenty inches IN circumference, and beets four
feet round and weighing forty pounds Tall
specimens Of eats, wheat and corn Grasses
IN large quantities; apples and pears of i'm
nlense size. OF each kind on exhibition there
are but very few varieties. The principal con
tributions are from Santa Clara county, though
Sacramento Boinus, Contra Costa, Alameda,
Santa Cruz, and few other counties have con-
tributed something This fair will lead to
something that will ultimate in great value to
the state
From the specimens Of beautiful pippin and
other varieties OF apples raised IN California, l
have every confidence to believe that in apple
and general fruit culture We can equal, II not
excel any state in the Union
Or. Gibbons aud Rev. Mr.. Speer gave the
two first lectures in the Musical Hall, On Tues
day of last and that Of the proceeding weeks
They we're gotten up by the Messrs. Warren to
stimulate a greater interest in agricultural pur-
suits, But SO far as the lectures related to ag-
n-ulture they were almost if not quite failures.
Neither party seemed at all qualified 10 do
anything ike justice to the subjects constituting
tie theme of their discourse. COL Crockett is
advertised to lecture this evening. lie is a
gentleman of talent aud Of acknowledged elo-
queRcc