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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-03-18

Sign Of the Anvil,
No. so Wood ST., 3 doors above St. Charles Hotel,
PITTSBURG, Pa,
A RE now in receipt of their Spring Supply
N Their Stock of Foreign Hardware was Sc
iected directly from the Manufacturers by one oil
tho firm recently in Europe, purchased on the
best CASH TERMS which enables them to offer
inducements to Dealers, and assure customers Of
their ability and disposition to supply them with
goods at the lO,rest prices.
We would respectfully invite Western Mcr-
chants who buy in the Eastern Markets to an er-
aminGtion of our stock, knowing our peculiar
facilities for procuring goods give US advantages
with the assurance to dsfy competition from any
quarter. rr. .f7 a.
We are constantly making additions to our
Stock. Among our assortment may be found the
following: = . ter
90 casks Chains, ~ 500 doz. Axes, 70.
6 I" Anyils, s,- 81 cases Cast and Sheer
10 /" Spring and Ia Steel,
bic Cutlery, 80 Bays Horse Nails,
7 Spencer,s Files, Is kegs wro't do
800 doz grass scythes, 60 boxes Screws,
$50 doz corn do 70 gross sc!ythc stones,
300 doz Sneathes, 10 " " Rifles,
ESQ dOz hay & manure BIacksmith's Bellows,
forks, Vices and screw plates,
800 doz Coal and Canal Gun barrels and Gun
Shoyels, Trimmings,
100 doz Shades, Carpenters Tools,
$50 doz Hoes, Mill and cross-cut Saws,
4 large and trsll selected stock Of Saddlery
LIardpare and Trunk Trimmings.
March II, 1854.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-03-18
Tuo Tires sared BY the use Of only btree bottles
HIstar's Bqisan Of Wild Cherry!

Seth n. scarcy, whose certificate is above, 10
man Of as much veracity as any in the county,
and a man of'cool judgment, and we place entire
confidence in his statement.
.--t HaRcougr, Howard & Co.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-03-18
nrv.Goods. Groceries,

ind such articles as are usually kept in retail
stores. We received the past week per steamer
Belle, fine lot Of
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-03-18
New Orleans Sugar and MOlaSSeS,

which wc arc selling very low, and in lots to suit
purchasers. Also, .....t
COTTON YARN, 49,
CARPET CHAIN,
DRIED PE.iCHES,
CLOYER.SEED, &c.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-03-18
AFFLICTED READ.

PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL JIoUsg--Estab.
llshcd 20 years ago BY DR.. KlNKELIN, corner OF
Third and Union streets, between Spruce & Pine,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
thou art not Bsrs.
BY MRS. NJ. D. WILLIAMS.

Thou art not here, my earliest friend,
Thy counsel and thy al dto lend;
And when the storm-cloud hovers DER
My darksome path, thy voice no more
Can waken hope or Danish fear;
Guide of my youth thou art not here.
No more see thy look of love,
Pure as the smiling stars above;
That look which nerved my heart to bear
When on the verge of deep despair;
But now, whene'er my soul is sad,
Thou art not here to make it glad.
Spring cometh, and its skies are clear
But thou my mother art not here;
Thou who didst train the creeping vine
Beneath my window how to twine,
Thou who reared the blossoms gay,
HencefOrth forever art away.
Thou art not here amid the flowers,
/ see thee not in twilight hours;
And yet | sometimes think | feel
Thy spirits presence DER me steal,
Pure as the breath of evening air,
To calm my throbbing brow of care.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
K E TON e .

"A THE undersigned hereby give ntoice
I.AAd :AaAd that they have completed the new and
commodieus buildings situated on the Key
stone Valley, On the new turnpike leading
from Marysville to Downieville, and about
thirty miles from the former place.
This is the present terminus of the Stage
route from Marysville to Fosters Bar,
Camptonville, Downieville and Sears Dig
gings, and the connecting point with the
Express and Passenger Trains to and from
all the different mining localities in the
northern portion of the State, and also the
point at which the road from French Corral
and Nevada intefsects the Turnpike.
The public may rest assured that the pro-
prietors of this house will spare no pains or
expense to make it one of the most desira-
bic stopping places on the road
feb ll-3nis DODGE & LOCKWOOD.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
Montgomery's Pictorial Times.

WE have received the first number ol
Montgomery's Pictorial Times, published
in New York. The editor complains Of
a superfuity of literary assistance, thus:
''There is an old saying, that every man
thinks he can drive horse and edit a
newspaper as well as his neighbor. There
is, in consequence, a superauity of literary
assistance always volunteered on the
commencement of new enterprise
Gentlemen who perhaps, have never
handled pen in their lives, except in
constructing letters between the blue lines
of blank book, volunteer their services
as editors in chief; others, who display a
calm indifference to the first principles of
orthography-to say nothing of more adj
vanced studies in. the grammar-suggest
to you, in a patronizing spirit, the ad
vantage of receiving their services. They
are willing to take charge of any de-
partment; can produce manuscript by the
yard, and are considered, (they tell you,
by those who are capable of judging, not
inferior to Dickens, BULwER, aud other
illustrious men,"
He is not very sanguine of the success
of the great enterprise of Messrs. Meagher
and Mitchell the Irish patriots, in putting
final extinguisher on the British Govern
ment. Bennett, of the New York Herald,
comes in for a large slice of censure, in
which the editor calls him the "paternal
editor of the Satanic" We cannot
understand this sulphury appellation
unless it be on accoun. of the sparls
elected by cane. percussion.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

In the morning we looked back over the
snow-clad hills with infinite relief The
snow was still drifting in clouds from the
hill-tops down into the valleys, as though
the storm-god had determined to tear from
the hills their snowy mantle, and bury in
its folds the helpless emigrants in the
ravines below. But
s.The night is always darkest
Ere the dawning of the day."
Gradually the clouds foated away, and
the sunlight glanced along the SUBMITS
of the distant hills, and here and there
streaming down through an opening in
the clouds into the little valleys. We had
passed the last snow drift and were now in
beautiful little valley, where the green
leaves gave evidence that we had escaped
the frosty dominions of winter.
Messengers returned from the valley of
the Sacramento with the most fabulous
stories of the rich placers where every
body was making his fortune. For some
weeks little had been said in our party
about the vast sums we were gong to
dig out, but now the genial warmth of a
log-fire thawed out the latent ambition that
had disappeared at the commencement of
the storm. One little old man in a very
large bell-crowned hat, which looked as
though it had descended from remote
antiquity" became so much excited that
he sent the respectible old top covering
sailing down ravine, and proceeded to
take from dingy budget beaver cap
which he had intended only to wear on
great occasions. The old gentleman had
lived in some out Of the way settlement
where the chink of silver was very seldom
heard, and gold was something of which
he had only "hearn tell" Not waiting to
hear the conclusion of the messengers some
what apocryphal yarn, we bade our hosts
of the past night goodbye, and set out
on the last days journey of our long and
weary pilgrimage to the land of gold.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
Correspondence Sierra Citisen.l
MARYsvuLE. Feb. 2I lS5.

LILLE, VcD. Il, lCO4.
Mr.. Citizen Your second number
made its appearance in our town yesterday,
and, if l may be allowed the expression,
it takes the rag Oft mean it removes
the dilapidated linen from off the shrub
berry, in comparison with any paper
published in the mountains Herewith
you will receive a list of subscribers, which
you will certainly consider the most IN
teresting part OF this communication
BY the way, if an item or two occasionally
from Winkle can be of any service to the
readers of the Citizen, that respectable old
individual will quietly wipe off his glasses
and proceed to communicate" There
fore at a venture to begin
Tonight Marysville is all democratic
excitement" for the people have risen to
declare In convention who shall be the
candidates for aldermanic honors for the
ensuing year, and as l write excellent
music, discoursed by "Downey's Band =
is sounding in my ears, together with a
strong mixture OF hurras for sThornburg
and Paxton the nominees for the second
ward. Politics have. in the great dearth
OF business, become the principal topics of
discussion. Merchants and mechanics,
waiting for the "good time" may be seen
in small corner-knots, discussing the pros,
and cons OF the great senatorial question,
while others are similarly engaged in our
municipal affairs. The windows of the
sky are open and the rain descends to-day,
and | trust ere long the yellow "ore" will
come from the mountains to enliven our
trade once more. Then our merchants
can turn politics over to those who have
nothing better to occupy themselves, and
apply themselves in supplying the ncces-
saries of life to the sturdy miners who
are toiling for the sake OF the 'foved ones
at home"
Last Wednesday might the Democrats
held Il convention, and nominated Gen.
5. Nj. Miles as their candidate fer Mayor,
and w. II. Wickershan1 for Marshal.
Tomorrow evening the Wings have their
convention, and its results are looked
forward to with considerable anxiety, as
two Of our strong men are nip and tuck
Tor the nomination for Marshal
learn that you are to have two Balls
Oh the glorious 22nd, and the fact that
Downieville can furnish 'fair ladies
enough to grace two parties on the same
evening, makes me think that Downievile
is even more considerable Of q place than
thought it. | wish you may all have a
pleasant time, and glad would l be were
there.
The Eureka Engine Co." of Marysvillc,
give grand Ball tomorrow night, and
the ladies and gents who glory in the de-
lights of the May dance are on the "qu5
vire," al anxiety and impatience. This
Ball is intended, by tie Eureka boys to
eclipse everything of the kind heretofore
given in Our city.
Messrs. r. 4. EDDY & Co. supplied
me with a copy OF your second number, and
l must congratulate you Oh having such a
firm for your agents. They are perfect
business men, and will do much to forward
the interest of your fine "Mountain sheet" Z"
Farewell till next time. WISKLE.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
From tie Bat. San. ]
Eastern Affairs.

The Eastern question is still involved in
doubt, but the fact is established that the
question OF peace Or war lies with Russia,
and not with Turkey. The most friendly
understanding exists between the Porte
and the representatives Of the -Four Pow
erS.
The evacuation of Russian Armenia, by
the Turks is officially announced, and the
sieges of Akiska ald Alexandropol had
been raised. A force of $4,000 Turkish
irregulars, and Abdi Pasha, had been de-
feated by the Russians, for which Abdi
Pasha had been dismissed from the chief
command, and Ahmed Pasha appointed in
his place.
The ratification Of the treaty between
Russia and Persia was effected at ST. Pc
tersburg, Dec. Is. The Pers;ans were daily
expected to attack Bagdad. Turkey had
formally accepted the Persian declaration
of war. The Shah of Persia missed all the
French, English, German and Italian officers
in his service.
A dispatch dated Constantionpie, Dec
10, states that HALL Pasha, the Sultan S
brother-in-law, had been named Minister
of the Interior.
L AC dlliCu ilCCtS WClCCtl III ICSDuOlu
A company OF Wallachian militia, after
beating their Russian commanders, had
gone over to the Turks at Kalafat.
The latest accounts from the Danubian
principalties state that mortality among
the Russian troops has considerably in
erased.
Letters from Aleppo, of December 10Th
states that the Arabs of the desert have
raised 5000 men to aid the Sultan.
The Russian army in the Caucasus has
been reinforced by fifteen regiments of
Cossacks.
Sweden and Denmark arc both arning
in expectation OF active hostilities on the
Baltic in the spring.
The Porte has consented to accept the last
note OF the Vienna conference If Russia
refuset this the four powers will commence
active hostil.ties.
The Russians are preparing for operations
Of decidedly aggressive character.
Letters from Coastantinople, dated Dec
18th, states that the Porte had just contract
ed for loan of thirty m..loa piastres in
three important banking houses IA that city.
A rumor IS very prevalent that Slla OF
Persia has formally instructed his Consuls
to discontinue diplomatic relations with
the Queen of Great Britain.
The news from Asa mentions that the
Russians were driven back at Alexandropol.
Selim Pasha gained a brilliant victory
in the He;ghborhood of Lahar
Letters from Trebisoaoe announce that
the Turks had been victorious at Terek.
Constaatinople. Dec. l9-Negotation
on the peace project have been commenced.
The Porte naaniiests pacific disposition.
The Russians made an attempt to set fire
to the allied feet at the entrance of the
Bosphorus. A freslip was sent towards
them, but was discovered from the fort
and stopped by artillery.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

PETITION OF THE CITIZENS OF DowNIEyILLE.
To the Honorable the Senate and assem-
big of California
The undersigned, the people of Sierra
County, respectfully represent, that for a
long time past they have beheld with pity
your embarrassed condition, and have ma
turely considered in what manner best it
could be changed.
Yes, gentlemen, we have viewed with
sorrow the many difficulties imposed upon
you by stern necessity, and as if we shared
your troubles, from time to time and with
keene delight we have enjoyed your triumph
in surmounting each.
From the disturbing glances of the dark
eyed senOritas at San Jose, from the din OF
thousand glasses. the noise and confusion
Of a thousand drinks, We fed with you to
anticipate quiet among the peaceful hills
Of Vallejo, where by some faulty the
elements conspired to interrupt your stay.
1t drizzled, and your delicate bodies
were soaked it logged, and your tender
throats were infuenzied; until-lucky sug-
gestion-the valleys of the Sacramento were
in view, and, as if by first intention, our
opinions were united. With delight we
saw the Lares and Penatcs transported
thither.
When beset in your new home by the
seductions of vice from abroad and cor
ruption that flowed in so rapidly around
you, so that healthy legislation was almost
stihed, the Constitution disregarded, and
laws of local character alone could be
passed, we again accompanied you in your
wanderings to the shores of Carquinas, eX-
,,not;nC tbora OF lon 9TH to find TRANQUILITY
But, again disappointed, we find you i'll at
ease, and like the pious Kneas, destined to
be tossed and driven for longer term,
pelted by storms and driven by chilling
winds, the restless rulers of your new abode.
We have not been unmindful of your multi
piled vexations /; and falling to discover
what crime you have committed, that during
six revolving years your sufferings have
not eXpiated we have endeavored to pro-
vide that your piety should not be put to a
severer test.
We tender you, then, the freedom of our
Mountain City," where we fondly hope you
will find immunity from vulgar annoyances,
and consequently, ability to devote your
time and services unimpared to the inter-
ests of the State /; where the air and water
will purify the body and contemplation of
nature In her grandeur-our lOfty helgntS
| and snow-capped Sierras-will sublimate
! the mind.
Yes, we think we see you now, 'scoming
right along" as each sapient mule on his
| winding way snuffs and scents the air of
Downieville, and humps himself under his
pious load. Something seems to say ''here'
a good time coming :" and that you will
bring it right along, is the prayer of
Your humble petitioners,
THE PEOPLE OF SIERRA COUNTY.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
Gold discovery in Los Angeles County.

The steamer G0liah arrived at San
Francisco On the 18th inst. The Los
Angeles Star contains accounts of recent
gold discoveries near Santa Anita, Los
Angeles county. The greatest excitement
prevailed, and people were abandoning
their other business and hurrying to the
mines. Several gentlemen had visited the
Star Office, and reported that they had
just returned from prospecting expedi-
ton, in which gold had been discovered
in such quantities as to warrant the laying
out of towns, and extensive preparations
for active mining operations.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

HONSTABLE'S SALE.-By virtue of
~ an execution to me directed, issued
from the docket of Sam'l ]. Pettibone, JUS
the sum OF ninety dollars and thirty-fve
cents, have levied on and will expose to
sale, on the Sth day of March, A. d. 1854,
at | o'clock p NJ, at Forest City, Sierra
county, State Of California, the following
described property, to wit: One-eighth in
terest in all the mining ground of the Great
Western Company; also one-eighth interest
in the mining tools, sluice boxes, cabin, and
all appurtenances belonging to said claim.
CHARLES BELLS,
Constable.
Forest City, Feb. 81, 1854. feb 25-2t
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

Mr.. GADsDEN, Minister to Mexico, has
returned to New Orleans, having made a
treaty with Mexico which, it is alleged,
cedes to the United States the Messilla
Valley, settles the question of the Garay
grant, the Tehuantepec grant, and the
claims of Mexico for Indian depredations.
1t is asserted that the terms of the treaty
were such as to exceedingly crafty the
people of Mexico, who received its an
nouncement with loud congratulations.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

County OF Sierra,
RY virtue of an execution to me directed
l. from the docket of Henry MeNulfy,
Justice of the Peace in and for said County;
whereas, Judgment was rendered in favor
OF Isaac Decker against Thomas Mills for
the sum of two hundred and forty dollars
and sixty two cents and cost of suit
amounting to the sum of twenty two dollars
have served and levied on the following
property. and shall expose the same for sale
at public vendue ON the 10th of March 1854.
At Minnesota, 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the
said primises in the town of Minnesota,
said State and County, one dwelling house,
OF the interest of the said Mills share in
one half of house and half of a stove, also
all his interest in the stove and other
fixtures thereto.
L. HARGRAVES Dept. Constable.
feb lS-3t*
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

John ADAMS was once called upon for
a contribution on behalf of foreign mis-
sions. 81 have nothing to give for this
purpose said he, but there are in this
vicinity six ministers. not one of whom
will preach in the others pulpit. Now,
will give as much as any other person for
the purpose of civilizing and christianizing
elergymen."
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
Misteuarseous.

HONSTABLES SALE.--By virtue Of
~ an execution issued from the docket Of
Jerome I. Totten, a Justice of the Peace in
and for the county of Sierra, State of Cali
fornia, in favor of John Rodgers and James
Turnock, and against James w. Scott, for
the sum of four hundred and fifty-seven
dollars and ninety-two cents, have levied
upon, and will expose for sale at public
auction, between the hours of 10 A. NJ. and
4 T. NJ, on Friday, the 21st day of April,
1854, ON Eureka Flat, for cash, to the
highest bidder, the following property, to
wit: All the right, title and interest of Jas.
W. Scott in and to certain house situated
on Eureka Flat and known as the ssTen Pin
Alley" to satisfy said execution and costs.
DAVID w. MITCHELL, Constable.
Eureka Flat, Feb. 20, 1854. feb 25-St
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

We refer our readers to several new
advertisements, which we have not room
to notice as we could wish. We have
unintentionaly omitted to acknowledge
several favors, in extenuation of which
we plead the press of matter and confusion
incident upon the establishment of new
paper.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

MURDER AND LYNCHING.-An old man by
the name of Pratt was murdered last week
on the road from Stockton to Mariposa
by party of Mexicans. The murderers
were apprehended and hung on the limb
of tree, by the citizens, and their bodies
left hanging, as a terror to those yellow
assassins who have committed so many
outrages in the Southern mines.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

4 II. C0GHILL q co. have removed to
- the new commodious tre-proof brick
store, on Front street, between Jackson and
Pacific, where they offer for sale to the cOun-
try trade large and we'll selected stock of
PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES, at the
lowest market rates. feb 1lAtf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
Oregon and Yreka.

We make the following extract from the
Oregon correspondence of the Herald, by
which it will be seen that our Northern
neighbors have been pervaded by spirit
of enterprise, and already understand the
distinction of "North and South"
"LEG1sLArIvE HALL, Salem, O. T., !
Jan. 9th 1854.
Editors Mountain Herald:-This Legis-
lature is great On names. The name of
Albany is changed to "Tekenah,' Marys-
vile to Corvallis" Grave Greek to "Lel-
land,' and Rogues River to "Gold River" /"
We hope that hereafter rogues will be
more scarce and gold more abundant on
this river. Great efforts have been made
to change the name of Salem, but the
friends OF the measure cannot agree among
themselves upon the name.
"NEw TERRIToRY-A resolution was
introduced to-day in the House of the
Legislative Assembly, requesting our
Delegate in Congress to use his influence
to form New Territory out of Southern
Oregon and Northern California. Every
member south of the Calapooya Mountain
voted for the resolution, and every one
north of this mountain against it. So
the resolution was lost, there being only
five members south of the proposed
northern boundary line of our New Terri
tory. The northern portion of Oregon
seems determined to hold on to the south
and compel her to pay taxes, without an
equal representation"
INDIAN DIFFICULTIES. = The Yreka
Herald says:
can intelligent citizen of SCOTS Valley,
with whom we had the pleasure of a
conversation on this subject on Monday
last, informs us that the Indians in that
Valley, who have for the last two years
been perfectly friendly and inoffensve,
since the affair at Cave, have become
quite impudent, and have commenced to
steal blankets, &c. This state of affairs
is one OF the natural consequences of the
withdrawal of the troops from the strong
hold of the Shasta Indians before con
quering them.
1--WE are well surcd, as we stated in
our last, that unless these Indians are
summarily dealt with, and that immedi-
ately, we will ere three months from the
present time be involved in a general
Indian war;"
The RoGUEs RIVER WAR, exclusive of
soldiers pay, is said to have cost $685.
5ll %.
The miners of Yreka complain bitterly
on account of the want of water. The
city Hall is offered for sale at auction.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

Mons BEnINI, Archbishop of Thebes,
and apostolic Nuncio to Brazil, has gone
to Washington to take leave of the
President before leaving the United
States. We presume he will not carry
to His Holiness very favorable account
of Buckeye hospitality.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25
w. n. f A r r | N,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Groceries, Provisions, Miners Stores,
CDonneFs Fiat, South Fork, four
mites ab0Ue D0,cnievilIe.
Keeps constantly on hand a flih assort-
ment of goods suited to the place, at Dow
Neville prices.
Persons living at, or visiting this place, will
find it to their advantage to examine his
stock. feb Il-3nt*
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

THE Sun thinks that John Bunyan had
the streets of San Francisco in his eye,
when he wrote his description of the
Slough of Despond.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

WE learn from the Marysville Herald,
that German was stabbed in Nevada
few days ago. The wound is supposed to
be mortal
The Sierra citizen., 1854-02-25

On the night of the 18th inst, some
scoundrel cut away the reservoir of the
Rock Creek Company at Nevada. The
damage is estimated al $4,000.