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The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Yesterday evening as our friend
Thompson, late of the firm of Copp & Thomp-
son, was mounted on splendid but somewhat
high mettled steed, the latter took fright, and
bidding defiance to the bit, went down Broad
street at the top of his speed. The rider, how
ever, reined him in on approaching the Empire
stable, when he slipped and fell, breaking the
girth and somewhat but not seriously, injuring
Mr.. Thompson.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28
NEW VOLUME.

,u:,h his No commences the fourth
wear of the existence Of the NEVADA JOUR
NAL. Within that time it has seen sever
., seasons of severe trial, but we believe 1t
Is now established beyond peradventure
Though the past winter was one OF severe
necuniary trial, and though our county Of
fc;als hav, done all within their power to
;n;ure the JOURNAL, still it has weathered
tbe storm without loss to its proprletors'
and we now begin to feel that we are on
safe ground notwithstanding such unusu-
al opposition. The circulation of the JOUR
MAI, is now at its highest point-our ad-
vertising patronage, the times considered,
;s rood. To advertisers we can safely offer
= medium for making their wants known,
superior 10 any other paper IN the noun
tains.
But in regard to our advertising patron
noe. we feel assured if our friends will take
the matter, in hand it may advantageously
to them be doubled within very short
time. We would here also suggest to
those having official business, that the
JOURNAL is open to them. An extreme
effort has been made, and hitherto with
success, to create the impression that the
County Judge could control this matter ex
clusively. This is not true-and men hav-
ing Probate, or Chancery notices to pub
lish, or Summonses, have right to theil
own choice of mediums, provided it be II
the county. We expect no tavors from
those who presume to exercise this au
thority, but we have reason to expect de
termined efforts against US.
Hitherto we have endeavored to make
the JOURNAL good family paper. W.
expect to continue our efforts with an un
abated determination that no paper shall
be more interesting to the people of Ne
vada than ours.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

CHANGE.--We are informed that J: H
Miller, well known as the former partner of G
D. Dornin, in his first grand Rattle in this place
has purchased an interest in the Grass Valley
Telegraph, whereby if we understand Alright
our friend Oliver is disconnected with the pro
prietorship of the concern. Though we have
been highly pleased with friend divers man
agement, we confidently believe the Telegraph
will lose none of its interest by the change. We
are not advised whether the editorial depart
ment is to unnergo change
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

BA- We learn from the Union that "Col
Wilson, the President of the Company organ
lied to build the Sacramento Valley Rail
road" has arrived in that city. He has pur.
chased all the material-engines, cars, iron
rails, &c. &C., needed for the road, and shipped
the same before he left New York He has al
so employed corps of engineers, who will ar
rive by the next steamer from the States, and
Immediately commence survey for the loca.
tion of the line. This is good news for Sacra-
mento and Nevada of the most acceptable
character"
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

EPISCOPAL SERvIoEs.-On Friday last we
were visited by Rt. Rev. Bishop Kipp of the
Episcopal Church, who met, with those of that
faith at the Presbyterian Church where relg-
ious services were duly observed. He found
quite number Of the faith among US, even more
perhaps than he anticipated
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

PANoRAMA.-By reference to advertisement
it will be seen that the celebrated Panorama of
the Overland Route of emigration from the
states, will be exhibited here on Monday and
Tuesday evenings of next week. We have nev-
er yet seen this magnificent work of art. But
it is represented as being correct representa-
tion of that route,-that being the case, it must
be of all-absorbing interest to every one, wheth
er he has crossed the plains or not. Connected
with it, are several scenes in California and
one will be ready for exhibition soon represent
ing the great fire in Sacramento The propri
etors evidently wish to afford their visitors al
their moneys worth.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

EDITORIAL CHANGE.-Dr L. G. Gum has left
the editorial chair of the Sonora Herald. He
informs his readers that owing to an unceasing
and severe pain in the breast, which indicates
a strong predisposition to consumption, it will
be impossible for him ever again to confne
himself to editorial labors, but must seek health
and improvement in travel The Herald goes
into the hands of James OSullivan and Alex
ander Murray.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

THE Quick TR1P.-The steamer "Bragdon"
on her last trip from the Bay to Marysville,
made the following time between the two
places. She left San Francisco at 4 o'clock
in the evening, arrived at Sacramento l II in
the morning, and reached the Marysvile land
ing yesterday morning at o'clock and 20 min
utes-- making the trip in Is hours and 20 mill
utes. - TRANSCRIPT, 25th
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

sa- We learn from the telegraphic dis
patch of the Union from Placerville, oath,
that a man named John Hart, from Ohio,
whilst engaged in repairing fume in Log
Cabin Ravine, near town, fell about fifteen
feet and broke his neck. He was dead
when his friends reached him.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Wheat IN Santa Clara Oounty.-The
San Jose Telegraph says ;-Lemuel Rob
bins presented US on Monday with some
stalks OF wheat four feet long, as fair
specimen of his fields. An immense
amount of wheat was sown last fall in this
county, perhaps four times as much as at
any preceding year, and all concur in say
ing that the prospect of very large yield
is fattering. The chief apprehension
arises from its unprecedented growth.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28
For the Journal.

Mr.. EDITOR For information let me ask
if w. C. Asher, candidate for Town Marshal
is resident of this town, or of his ranch to-
wards Grass Valley I believe he is not a
resident and therefore even if elected unable to
fill the Office. Irespect Mr. Asher much per-
sonally, and know he would make good Off
Ger but the matter suggest is of prime i'm
portance. INQUIRER
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

What Nert.-By the following from the
Herald of the oath, we see the legislature
have particular penchant for monopolies
Wonder if they had not better restrict the
number of daily newspapers in San Fran
cisco
ave present in another column bill in
troduced in the Assembly granting to the
Governor the power to appoint Auction
eers, and limiting the number of that clas:
of business men according to the will anc
pleasure of his Excellency. We are really
at a loss in what terms to speak of this
measure. An act so monstrously Cypress
ive-so despotic-so subversive of all liber-
ty-for they might as we'll attempt to re.
strict the number of jewellers, or carpenters
or dry goods merchants-an act so wholly
unjustihable has never yet been introduced
in the Legislature of California. How the
gentleman from Calaveras could have been
induced to endorse such measure, we are
at loss to imagine. He cannot have ex.
amined its provisions, and certaily cannot
be acquainted with the intentions of its
first projectors. We shall expose these in
tentions in day or two."
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

nsa The Alta says the captain, crew
and all the passengers were drowned by
the capsiSing of the Walter Claxton, no.
ticed in another place.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

REcovERED.-The bodies of five persons lost
by the explosion of the Secretary were picked
up on last Saturday evening, where they had
drifted ashore, about four miles below San Ra-
fael. One of them was the body of James
Wright, whose friends had offered reward o
$500 for his recovery.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

The Sacramento papers say that Sena.
ator Nay has changed his position on the
Senatorial question. The Democrat saws
tnat to suppose that he could do so swittih,- IL
out damning his character forever, is simp.
ly and ridiculously prcposterous.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

THE TINE TO GO HoME.-Three steamers
leave San Francisco on the 1st of May. We
learn from the State Journal, that the P. M. S
S. Co. had put on the Columbus, an extra
steamer, for Panama, that through tickets on
her have been reduced to S25, passengers tc
have the "run of the vessel"
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

BGr We refer our readers to the advertise
ment of H. r. Stiles New Book and Music
Store. Stiles has an excellent assortment, and
is one of the cleverest fellows of our goa-head
town. Give him call
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

B@. An artist named B. F. West, for
merly of Salem, Mass, committed suicide
in Santa Clara county, on the 9th inst. by
shooting himself. He was found with a
ball through his heart and the muzsle ol
the gun at his forehead.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

CHlNEsE.-Twelve or fifteen four-horse
teams, loaded down with Celestials, passed
over our planks on Saturday bound for the
mountains. Large. numbers have been
passing along for several days.-Onion.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

ACKNowLEDGEME to Messrs. Low & Buell.
of the Franklin Bakery, and Plummer & Heyer
of the U. S. Bakery, for some excellent pastry
presented to US on Thursday evening of last
week.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

R8% Yesterday evening our old friend A. A
SARGENT was admitted to the Bar, whereupor
he Hospitality entertained the members of the
Bar generally, with most magnificent supper
at Frisbies Restaurant. May success attenC
him in his Lew career
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28
m NOTICE!
10 contractors and Builders.

SSHno1M.;G H. OFOSALS for the building of a
Ois 11ouse ior Nevada County, in accordance with
the specifications and plan on file in the Clerks
Omce OF sau county, will be received until the 29h day
OF May, A. 1854 Said proposals to be for Granite or
Brick material, and accompanied by the of pro-
posed surtles for bond with penalty in double the
..,nount of the bid.
The Contract will be let to the lowest responsible bid
der. +----+
BY order of the Court of Sessions for Nevada county
California. It'd WM. s. PATTERSON, Clerk,
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Sous OF TEMPERANcE.-The division of this
place now numbers over one hundred. 1t meets
regularly every week and is in a prosperous
condition
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

May FEsr1vAL.-The May festival, the pro-
ceeds of which are designed to pay off the ex-
isting debt of the Southern Methodist Church
comes off Monday next, at the NJ. E. Church
South. A good deal of success, it is said, has
attended their efforts thus far.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

No. We are indebted to Wells, Fargo
s. Co. for regular favors during the past
week, for papers and correspondence.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Ds% To Adams 8 Co., we are under OBJ
legations for the prompt delivery of Sacra-
mento and San Francisco dalies.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

SHIP WREcK.-The Walter Claxton left
Mendocino on the 21st with lumber for San
Francisco. She had fairly got out when she
shipped heavy sea, which caused her to cap
size. Vessel and cargo total loss. Several
of the crew are supposed to have been lost.
ANorHER.-The Golden Fleece left San
Francisco on Saturday last, and was beating
out, when, as is said, the crew were unable tc
manage her on account of intoxication, and she
struck on the rock, at Fort Point The steam
tugs Resolute and Hercules were sent to give
her assistance, but wi thout avail. She has
since been sold for $4,000.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

QUARTERLY MEETING.-The Quarterly Meet
ing of the NJ. E. Church, commences on next
Saturday evening. Rev. j. Daniels, P. E. and
Mr.. Hill of Grass Valley will be in attendance
as well as our much esteemed Parson Tansey.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Bar A subpoena has been issued by the U i.
S. District Court to compel Mons. P. DILLON
the French Consul at San Francisco, to appear
and give testimony in the case of the Mexican
Consul.
Mr.. A. A. Selover, one of the jurymen
absented HIMSELF on resuming the trial on the
oath for which the Court fined him five hun
dred dollars, and costs.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

RAFFLE.--We refer our readers to the ad
vertisement in another column, of Henry Smith
& Co.'S grand raffle to take place in San Fran
cisco on the 4th of July.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

STABBED.-A Chinese woman was brought
before Justice RolCe on Tuesday last for stab
bing man--nalne unk nown. He was cut Sc
verel in the right leg.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

MORE CHANGEs.--Our friend Jacobs, W un
derstand, has sold out his interest in the Amer
ican Bakery, and has taken an interest in the
Nevada Bakery. Success attend him.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

ca 1t is said Kate Hayes, will pay us
another visit soon. We would like to
have another opportunity to see and hear
her
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

U We call attention to-day to the adver
tisement in another column of Messrs. Heyer
Plumer.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Bg~ The following letter was found in the
coat pocket of Sutton, who shot himself in the
Chinese house in Sacramento, last Friday. 1t
was not discovered until after the inquest
SACRAMENTO, April 18th, 1854
Mr. William Mecasky Il write these few
lines to let you know the reason of my death.
I have been in this country since 40 and have
never lived on charity before. l have tried
hard to get work, but | cannot and to live any
longer, in the way have been living, is imposs-
ible. | have no more to say, but God bless
you all, and give you better end than mine.
JAMES SUTTON.
I have pawned my tools on j street, for forty
dollars, to pay some small debts that l owed
Amen.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

&C. The following ticket has been recommended to US
and we believe is a suitable one for a board of
TOWN TRUSTEES.
Broad Street, --..A A SARGENT,
HAMLET DAVIS.
Main Street t.....C. w. YOUNG,
A. B. GREGORY.
II. HUNT.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

MADAM ANNA THILoN.-On Saturday and
Sunday evenings last, our citizens enjoyed the
pleasure of hearing this celebrated Vocalist and
Comedian at Concert Hall. Her performances
as well as those of Mr.. Hudson, the world-re-
nowned Irish comedian, were received with the
most enthusiastic greetings. Her musical tai
ent is unquestionably of the highest order.
On Saturday evening, II dreamt 1 dwelt in
Marble Halls" was beautifully sung, and on
the demand for its repetition, she re-appeared,
and if possible, even excelled herself
MIR. Hudson in the Low Backed Car" ex-
exhibited taste for music we have seldom wit
messed, and when added to his peculiar faculty
of enforcing the sentiment was peculiarly hap
py. He was called for again, which he respon-
ded to in the happiest manner imaginable.
The Morning Call" was one of the most
brilliant affairs of the kind we ever witnessed.
On Sunday evening, Comm thro' the Rye
was beautifully sung, and was applauded al
most involuntarily. The "Child of the Regl-
ment," however in which Madam ThIllon and
Mr.. Hudson both appeared, were received with
even more favor than any other portion of the
performance. The delineations of character
were so impressive, while the almost faultless
personal appearance of the two, give to the
scene life and the appearance of reality.
A complimentary benefit was given to Mad
am lhi!lon on Wednesday evening, which was
"eii attended, and passed off as usual, to the
general satisfaction of all present.
Much credit, too, isdue the gentlemanly agent
OF Inc Company, Mr.. JAMES M. DEYoUNG.
his enorts are unceasing to carry out the inter-
ests OF ms employers, and though while here he
was placed under the most irving circumstan.
ces, his uniform conduct was that of GENTLE.
man and prudent man. o0A''o
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

So TO become respected say "yes' tt
every mans opinion and have none of youl
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

RAIL ROAD AND PLANE Ron Nv
MENrs.-Gen. Wilson, the agent Of the
Sacramento Valley Rail Road paid us a
visit on Wednesday last. He brings us
the intelligence that the materials for the
first 20 miles of the road are now either Al
San Francisco or on the way and daily
expected to arrive. An efficient corps o
engineers are also expected by the mex
steamer whose duty it will be to make &
permanent survey and location of the
road.
The General gives no countenance to
the idea that the destination of the road is
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Hss~ An effort is being made to establish
an extensive library and reading room at
Mokelumne Hill.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

The GRAND JURY.-The grand jury
of Nevada county have been in session this
week. 1t is generally believed their la
Dor has been quite extensive and thorough.
A large number of indictments have been
found-not few against the keepers of
houses of ill-fame. The importance of
prompt action on this matter has recently
been and is now being greatly augmented
by the action Of the city authorities of San
Francisco and Sacramento, together with
the continued influx of prostitutes constant
ly being imported to California from for
eign countries. Particularly have this
class of Chinese emigrants become obnor-
ious to a wholesome state of society. We
are being overrun by them, too many of
whom either from necessity or choice,
make this their only business on arriving
among us. They are arriving at San
Francisco almost every week by ship loads,
from whence they are driven off to the in
terror, here to be fastened upon the mining
towns to their utter horror and annoyance.
The only way to escape the threatened
danger is to wage similar warfare against
them here also. We do not want them,
Society does not call for them. They are
not of our people, and why should we
tolerate them? A scourge-a pestilence
which falls upon we'll regulated society,
can be bourne only because it cannot be
averted but when brought among US by
worthless foreign population, it is our
own fault if it is allowed.
1t is to be hoped the labors of the grand
jury may be successful in the accomplish
ment of the object; but where they fail, lei
the town organization finish the work.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

offered for one-sixth of one Co.'S claims S65O0
and refused.
SMITHS DIGGINGs.-Many of the Cos have
not reached the lead, but good many have
who are making from $40 to SIG to the hand
per day.
Surface diggings have been discovered here
which are paying immensely large. One com
pany of three men last week, in one day took
out 80 o., of the most beautiful gold, speci
men of which has been shown to US by Mr.
Service.
EMERY's CRoss1NG-Surface diggings have
recently been discovered, which promise richly
Several companies are working successfully ma
king from So to SIC per day to the hand
among which are S. C. Emery & Co. who use
the pipe and Lose, the first introduced into thai
vicin,ty.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

RELIGIOUS SERVICES, are held every Sabbath at
10 l-2 o'clock, A. NJ, and at o'clock, P. NJ in the
NJ. E. Church, South, on Broad street.
r.. w. BIGHAM, Pastor
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28
Special Notices.

South Yuba Mining and Sacramento Ca
nal Company.---A meeting OF the stockholders OF
this corporation will be holden al the secrerars Office IN
Nevada ON Saturday, the 9th day of May, at P. NJ.
fu attendance is requested in person or by proxy.
l-2ts 7. W. COLBURN, Secy ana treasurer.
r. w. Colburn is my duly authorized Attorney
during my absence from the State.
l-3w. T A. LIVERM0RE.
Sierra Nevava Division, NO. IL, Sons OF
Temperance, meet at their Hall, foot OF Main and
Broad streets, every Friday evening. All Brothers in
good standing requested TO attend. l:6n*
ROBERT BOYLE, w. 7.
LoRING WILLIAMS, X. s.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28
Public Notice,

Is hereby given that the "Cold Spring Saw 1iIl" has
been leased to F. B. Allen s. Co., by the subscr iber
from the s of March, 1854 and that the subscriber is in
no manner interested in carry ing the business connec
ted with said MILL JOHN Johnston
April LIST. 1854. 51-3wA
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Temperance Meeting every Monday evening st
the Rev Mr.. Tanseys Church. Exercises commencing a,
o CLOCK. tf] j. II TANSEY.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28
NOTICE.

"A LII persons are hereby warned against purchasing
aa note drawn in favor of Wm r. Stewart and against
j. A W. Cowden for the sum of $1,000 90 as the said
note was fraudenty obtained and do not intend pay
og It, The above noe was given Little York. Nevada
LIST Of March, 1853 Nevada April 7th. 1854.
ol-3"" JAMES A. & JNo. w CowDEN
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28
Masonic,

Nevada Lodge, No. Is, F. s. A M meets every
wednesday and Saturday Evenings, at their Lodge
Room on Broad street. Visiting brothers are invited +,
attend. JAS FITZ JAMES WA
u H. fArCHlS' secretary 3e-1y
BAPTIST SERVICES are held every Sabbath at 10
l3 In the Forenoon and at clock in the Afternoon
at the Dramatic Hall on Broad ST. Preaching by
Rev. J. NJ. VIM.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28
ELECTION NOTICE.

TOWN OF NEVADA, S. g.
The qualified electors of the town OF Nevada hereby
notified that the annual election of officers, the
year ensuing, will be held the First Monday of Nav
next, at the United States Hotel Broad street. and al
DIckinsons Exchange. on Main street when and where
will be elected five Trustees Treasurer one Marsha
and one Assessor. BY order of the Board ofTrustees
WIN j. KNOX, President
SIDNEY c. HERBERT, Clerk. 5I-tdo
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Ca UcUs.--Our democratic faction legislators
are trying hard while receiving their regular per
diem to effect a reconciliation the only diff
Guilty in the way, being that each wants
the other to give way. This struggle between
the two factions of the democratic party in CAL
ifornia, for the supremacy has cost the state not
less than 100000, and the end is not yet. How
much longer they will continue thus to squan-
der the time and money of the people, is hard
for us to say. The electionists are urging the
necessity of an election this summer on the
ground that if they do not effect it, the wings
will come in and elect man next winter. Their
consciences already tell them their present and
past misdeeds are to recoil on them in the way
of a sweeping defeat next fall And evidently
the only way for them to succeed in securing
democratic Senator is to force on a present
election.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

Thomas Thompson is candidate for Tow Mar
shal, at the election Monday, May st.
James G. Malbon is candidate for reelection to
the office OF Town Marshal, at the Election Monday
May LIST.
DR.. W. G. Alban declines being a candidate for
Town Trustee.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

to leave Nevada out of its sight; but re-
CARDS this as its destination beyond cavil.
Stock has been literally subscribed in New
York and other places, affording ample
funds for the present operations, including
the fist 20 miles.
Thus. 1t will be seen we have fair
prospect of a speedy completion of this
most desirable work, which, when done
will pace Nevada above the importance
of a mere mountain village in point of
commercial importance, as she now is in
her peculiar source of wealth.
Marysville, too, is pushing her plank
road project to a complete organization
This is right; Marysville is place Of
much importance, and her enterprise will
be rewarded. We fear however her ef-
forts are coming too late to ensure hearty
CO. cooperation from the citizens of Nevada
Their interests will be more subserved by
the more efficient rail road, and which
promises more speedy return of benefits.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-28

We are authorised TO announce Joseph Watt as a
candidate for Town Marshal election Monday next.
Vim. C.. Asher is a candidate for the Office Of Town
Marshal, at the election Monday, May lst