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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25
For the telegraph.
ROUGH AND READY, May 20, 1851

RoUGH AND READY, May 20, 1854.
MEssRs. EDITORS =
The great excitement for the past few weeks
in regard to the "Big Strikes" at Iowa Hill,
has caused the mining interests in the vicini-
ty of Rough and Ready, to be thrown quite
into the shade. Perhaps the impression has
got abroad that our diggings are worked out
If so, I propose to correct that idea.
Having a few hours of leisure day or
two since, took something of stroll among
the "sluices," aud the result of my observa-
tions were entirely satisfactory, at least to
my own mind, that our little diggiags were
not quite worked out. It is well known to
the citizens of this place, that the miners on
Rich Flat, adjacent to our town, have indeed
reaped rich harvest during the past winter.
Several claims on this .fat are still yielding
handsomely.
Messrs. Butler, Bagley, & Co. are deriving
heavy business on Squirrel Greek. This
company have extensive claims with a num-
Der Of men employed. and are making from
$40 to $50 per day to the man. Mr.. Osborn
good mess e s@ sPecHea afa aMS4 M6rdtR rdtRRi9g s7j
was tasea from their claims last week.
One fourth of mile above, are the claims
OF dessfs Sorrels, Manley & Co. These
ela'ns rave paid on an average for the lagt
three nonths $40 per day to the man. and
are still being worked with good success
Some Of the bank claims along Deer Creek
North of our village, are also pavinp wei,
Among these are the splendid claims of D..
Doctor Brown & Co. This company have ro
Gently completed ditch to their diYpinos -
considerable expense, which will afford an
abundance of water the year round. Their
claims are decidedly rich. saw apure lump
of gold wh.ch was taken from these claims on
Wednesday last, worth $50. Two men took
out On the above day, s21O and on Friday
following three men took out $500, includ-
ing two Jumps worth $500. The yield for
the week was over a $1,000. This company
have sufficient ground to last them two years
Half mile above are some good paying
! claims, owned by Messrs. Smith, Congleton
q Co. These claims have been paying on an
average for the last three months from S6 to
! $40 per day to the man-with fair prospect
Of continuation for year to come. This
company during four days of the past week,
took out 16 ounces, directly under the former
residence Of Rev. G. 4. Leaman, whose dwell
ling was obliged to be moved. to give way to
the sluice. The requisiton however, was
cheerfully complied with, on the part of the
proprietor, who was also interested in the
claims.
The extensive operations of the Randolph
an Slate Creek companies, are too general
iy known to require notice from me. /
might mention other claims in this vicinity
which are paying we'll at this time; but /
discover am already trespassng upon your
columns, and will only add, that our village
is at present in the quiet enjoyment of peace
and plenty with good daily school for the
training of Young America. TELL.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE-At about two o.
clock of Saturday morning, goth inst.-a fire
broke out in the house of Mr.. Green. two
miles west of the Kentucky House, on the
Sacramento road. The house was instantly
enveloped in flames, the older members of the
family barely escaping with their lives. A
lad OF eight years, sleeping in an apartment
near where the fire commenced, was not ava
kened, until all egress was impossible, and
perIshed in the flames. The mother of the
child was formerly a Widow Mccormick. who
.emlgrated to this country in 40. Our rea-
ders will recollect the circumstance Of her
former husband being killed near Auburn,
while looking for his team. He had with him
at that time $4,000 which was probably the
cause of his murder.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

CRYSTAL PALAcE.-We have received from
P. 7. Barnum, Esq, a circular, explanatory
of his proposed plea with reference to the
above mentioned building The idea is a
most excellent one, and well worthy it's dis
tinguished originator. We are pleased to
observe, from eastern papers, that the plan is
likely to be successful. Nearly fifty thou
sand dollars worth Of tickets have already
been disposed Of Accompanying the circu-
lar were two complimentary tickets of ad-
mission, which we shall retain, until we visit
the Atlantic States in search of break up
to our bachelor quietness.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

INDIAN WAR.-A serious fight occurred on
Monday between the Yuba and Nevada tribes
OF Indians. The scene of action was laid
about l ! miles South of Nevada. They
fought desperately, the Nevada tribe proving
victorious, driving the Yubas over the hill
IN complete route. We learn that quite a
number were carried off severely wounded
three dead. During the afternoon of the
same day, the streets of Nevada were filed
with the victorious warriors, many of whom
were in perfect state of nudity.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25
Mnrrg News.

GRASS VALLEY. Encouraging success has
met the miners inlvarious localities during
the past week.
At Pike Flat, theDrakeville Company took
out over $1,000. On Monday last S815.
The Corn Crack Company are making ex-
tensive preparations for the summer. Two
quarts dirt prospeced 81.
The Young AmeIca Company are sanguine
of success, havingcompleted their summer
arrangements.
Eagle Company ook out last week over
$500. Buena Visa. $1,000.
At Humbug Flat Old Ohio Company are
making from SO td$12 to the hand per day.
At Woodpecler Rayine, the miners are
making big wages.
The extensive diecings on SQUIRREL Greek
are yielding from SIS to SIS per day to the
man.
Iowa HTLL.-We are informed by friend
who has just returned rom this locality, that
il is almost impossible to form an exaggerated
conception Of the ricaaess Of this new but al
ready large village Five or SIX weeks ago
Aegs Il ah ng2gsssiss settlement sc1lttefiih}ss fiih}ss
cut within compass Of 5 or miles. Two
saw mills are in process of erection. and ex
tensive preparations are making for the bring
ing in Of water Some six hundred people
have taken up their abode there, and are I'll
hard at work. Separate and apart from the
first discovered hill, several other hills have
been prospected, and are turning out equally
well. Our informant saw the washing out O
one days work yield over 200 ounces as the
work of six men on Monday last One inter
est in this claim has already sold for S15, 900
There are no long faces there, no time fol
gambling, but every body is at work, and
happy. The road from Grass Valley to I'LL
noistown, is one of the best in the county
From thence to the settlement, seven miles
grade will soon be established, and the stage
run all the way in. The crossing of Bear
river is good-and the hill on the other side
Of the American will soon be made easy traY
ell.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

NARROW EsCAPE.-Madame Lola Montez
came very near closing her eventful career
on Sunday evening last. While riding for
exercise, along q steep ridge, a little distance
from her cottage, she observed cluster of
beautiful flowers, on the opposite side of a
wide ditch. Anxious to obtain the flowers,
she reined her horse for the leap without suf-
ficiently stopping to heed the ground The
horse cleared the ditch, but so steep was the
ascent of the ground upon which he alighted.
that he instantly fell backward, precipitating
his fearless rider, into the ditch below. For
tunately, the water was shallow, but more
fortunate still, the horse struck some timbers
lying across, beneath which, lay the fair Ia
dy-safely ensconsed, and coolly watching
the motions of the struggling animal directly
above her. Assistance was at hand, and the
madame was speedily relieved from her dan
gerons position. 1t was truly most fortu-
nate and narrow escape.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25
ATLANTIC ITEMS.

TRIALS OF THE BROTHER WARD.--Louis-
vile, April 19th.-The trial of the brothers
Ward is progressing in Harden county crimi-
nal court, but we are as yet without any of
the proceedings. They are to be tried sepa-
rately-Mathew being tried first.
Gen. Cass left Washington on the 18th ult.
for his home, in consequence of the death of
his son-in-law, Captain Aug. Garfield, Of the
Typographical Engineers.
A great race came off over the Metairie
Course, New Orleans, April 9th, between
Lexingtons (of Ky.) and Lecompte, (of La.)
Lecompte was the winner. Time, 1st heat,
1926, beating Fashions greatest time six and
half seconds; I'd, heat, 1881.
Hon. Truman Smith had announced his
intention to vacate his seat on the 26th April.
Ez-Gov. Knight, Of Rhode Island is dead.
In the House Representatives the bill grant
ing ten millions of acres CT land for the bene-
fit of the INDECENT insane was taken up, and
after speech from Mr.. Clingman on the
unconstitutionality of the measure. passed by
a vote of 81 to So.
The Pennsylvania Legislature have finally
passed the bill for the sale of the main line OF
the public works (Pa. Railroad) for s10,OOO,-
900, and it has been sent to the Governor
for his signature.
Mr.. Lane, Delegate from Oregon, has
introduced bill to authorise the people OF
the Territory to form State government,
preparatory to admission into the Union.
Isaiah Solver has been found guilty in the
Court of Sessions of defrauding returned Cali
fornians, by selling spurious tickets.
VETO OF THE NEBRASKA BILL.-All the
clergymen in Concord, New Hampshire, have
put their names at the head of memorial
rom citizens Of that place, praying that
President Pierce will veto the Nebraska Bill.
fit passes Congress.
CARRERA, the Indian chief, who, about twep-
ty years ago, emerged from the mountains
and with his naked followers with bowx and
arrows, defeated the Spaniards of Guatemala
and made himself President of Central
America, has constituted himself Emperop oi
that State. His coronation is fixed for an
early day. His example is to be followed by
Chomorro, Governor of Nicaragua.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

INDIAN FEsTIrAL.-The sport at Storms
Ranch, called together quite concourse- -ot
people on Sunday last. Races, shooting
and games of various descriptions, caused
the day to pass off quite pleasantly. Mr..
Storms has proved himself really benefac-
tor among the Indians of this neighborhood,
and has them in consequence, under complete
control. Of course quiet and order prevail
ed.
The beauty and comfort Of the Hermitage
is enough to entice one, even when no amuse-
ment is offered Mr. Storms has spared no
pains, and if you would find good living, bar
fxins, or any of those appointments necessary
to pleasant tarry, go to the Hermitage.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

To Our San Francisco and Sacramento
Exchanges, were delivered US by Adams S
Go. yesterday, fully ta0O hours in advance Of
the regular time, from which we CLEAN tic
following items =
@r The increase of duefling is fearful.
Gs~ Recorder Baker of San Francisco has
withdrawn his resignation.
Gg~ Col Walker. of the Liberating Army,
is visiting Marysyille.
~ A warrant has been issued for the Or
rest of Hubert, who shot Mr. Hunt in the late
duel.
g> The Sasm argues the necessity of an
increased police in San Francisco.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

g> We are contidentially assured, by the
patrons of Rosenhein & Brother, that their
watches are the best time keepers, their dia-
monds OF the finest water, and their stock
generally, of the very incest quality. If we
are able to watch our pocket closely enough,
to find it at any time, containing the neces-
sary funds, we propose to pocket one of their
famous watches. Go and see them. See ad-
vert;sement.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

13- Mr.. Dornin wishes US to announce that in con-
sequence Of the pre-engagement of the sun by the
moon tomorrow, between the hours of s and 2 o.
clock, he will be unable to take those superior DA.
euERREoTYPEs for which he is justly celebrated He
takes pleasure however, in announcing that he Will
be prepared after those hours to take such pictures
aa viii EcLIFsE al his former efforts.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

ANUsENENT.-Our readers will notice by
advertisement in another column that a rare
entertainment will be given at the Alta Hall
on Saturday evening next. The lovers of
fun will be on the look out for Syksey. Much
amusement may safely be anticipated.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

THANKs.-To both Adams & Co, and Wells
Fargo & Co., we are indebted for many ia
vors during the past week. Many of the At
lantic papers were received per favor Mdme
Hickman. To Meyer Brothers we are also
indebted for papers and magazines.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

MAN STABBED.-A fight occurred on Sun
day, between two men at Iowa Hill A man
named Charles Rhodes, interfered, and was
stabbed by one of the parties, it was thought
mortally.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

as- Taxpayers communication contains
some very good ideas, with reference to town
interpretations, but it is our rule to publish
no article which has not responsible au-
thor. II he will give us his name, we will
then notice his communication.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

TIE ROBINSON FAMILY appear tonight at
Iowa Hill We understand they have thus
far played to crowded houses, and have Civ
en- entire satisfaction.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

gS- Our friend "what was miner" must
also give US his real name, before we go in
with him, in a war of determination upon
Sam Sing, Washing, ironing & Co.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25
Marshall e CO

CORNER OF MAIN AND MILL STREET
lhALERS in Groceries, Provisions and Liquors.
- hardware oueensware, Preserved Fruits Meats,
oa Jan ana JeTes Housekeeping utensils Carpenters
Goods delivered free of extra charge. s
Grass Valley, May II. 1s54-tfn35
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

TO tae Qualified Electors In Grass Valley.
You are hereby invited to meet in the NJ E. Church
(Rev Mr. Rill's) on Monday evening next, at ~ o.
clock, to consult upon the proper bounds for the
School District and location of School Houses
eral attendance is earnestly desired
RICHARD TrBBALs,
JOHN B. HILL, SCornutssioners
E. A. ToMPKys,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25
I. o. O.

Grass Valley Lodge, No. Ii.
; INSTITUTED, 2Sth July, 1858, meets every THURS
DAY night, at MASONIC HALL, Main street.
Brothers in good standing are cordially invited to
attend n cTAEGHTINlN a.
THOMAS BEATTY, r. s. les
Jan. 26y 1854. 19tf
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

Bible Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Grass Valley Bible Soci-
ETY. will be held in the b. E. Church South next Sal
bath evening May 2Sth, at half past seven P NJ Ad-
dresses may be expected from the Agent of the Amer
ican Bible Society and others The public generally
are respectfully invited to attend.
Nav 25
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

Grass Valley, California, May a5, 1864.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-25

''Nothing can cover his high fame, btgt-HeaYen;
No monument set of his memory,
But the eternal substance of his greatness"
, 1854-12-09

SALT LAKE.-The Sacramento Union
says that few days before Mr. Greathouse
tits informant) left Salt Lake, party Of
Snake Indians, numbering about one hun
dred and fifty, passed through the city and
attacked village Of the Utah's IN the VI
cinity, killing some three or four and
wounding US many Others, after q short
one-sided tight. The alleged cause Of the
attack was the stealing OF horse by the
Utah's On their return, the Snakes en-
camped on one Of the public squares Of the
CITY, and held q pow-wOw at night in hon
or OF the occasion. Flour and provisions
we're scarce and high ut Salt Lake. Tho
stock Of dry goods was larger ilIan ever
before. Business. was active. No snow
was encountered on the mountains a,
, 1854-12-09

NEBRAsKA.-We clip the following from
the National Democrat, published at WASH
ington ;s m or.7s e, sra I'd. rs
Nebraska will soon be Territory in
fact, as well as in name. Mr.. Burt. the
new Governor, is now in this city, and is
hurrying his arrangements to get away, in
order to organize the territorial government
by the frat of October. He had long in
tcrview yesterday with the president. reIa-
tive to the policy to he pursued in the adj
minstration Of the affairs OF the new terri
tory Nothing will he done calculated to
arouse the peculiar prejndcesOf the north.
Indeed, Mr.. Burt takes but one slays with
him, (an old servant woman aud she will
be liberated upon her arrival there, and
her free papers deposited with the secretary
Of the territory. Mr.. B. goes out with The
intention Of making Nebraska his petma.
nent home, and predict for him brilliant
career in the far west No appropriations
having been made for the erection Of public
buildings in the territory, the governor will
erect for himself tent, under which to
hold his council. Perhaps his red brethren
will be hospi'able, and invite him 10 their
council fires" mo- i g5i
, 1854-12-09

A New PARTY IN MAssAcHusErfs.-
Wendall Phillips proposes 10 form new
party In Massachusetts, "the best of which, !"
he said in his speech at Abingdon, should
be avowed notification, of every constitn.
tional clause and every slave law a party
that should say to Mr.. A. B., theft tandi-
date for Governor, Sir, we propose taelect
you to the Office Of Gosernor, and we pro-
pose, when you swear 10 support the Uni,
ted States Constitution, yon shall swear.
with the proviso that you don't mean to
support the fugitive slave clause, or ahy,
o her slave clause there They would
choose representatives in tho same wayo
and, il the Supreme Court construed II ille-
gal they would vote the Supreme Court
down and choose another He thought
the time had come for this movement. IL
had been stated that at the Convention ct
Worcester the people aehed for fanatic,
They were ahead Of the platform. That
would never do. In politics, as Ii every
thing else. II the leaders drop one single de-
gree below the enthusiasm Of the people,,
the people will drop Nrse degrees behind
the leaders. 1t is necessary to 70 10 the,
extreme Emit Of the demands OF the popu-
las feeling. He believed that il the leaders
Of the Free Soil Party would propose to
the Bay State to form a party that shonld
nnllify slave laws, and il the Supreme Court
would not conn'enance It, make the Su-,
preme Court elective, and choose better
one, the thing would be DONE II we could
not find such men here, we could send out
and import Wisconsin Judge, and get an
honest man. The race have run Out here,
but the new blood Of the prairies would do
to cross it with"
, 1854-12-09


IN addition to the particulars Of the SGs-
quehanna's visit TO Japan, given above, the
following contained in the POiyacsian deS-
criptive Of the people, their trade, &C., will
be found interesting 1t is from an officer
Of the ship.
The change we noticed on our late Wis
it to The port Of Simoda, Japan, was most
striking TO us all, when we reflect for mo-
ment upon the exclusive policy and diSposi-
ton OF The people during our first two Wis
its. Then the utmost suspicion and indis'
position to foreign intercourse prevailed
among the officers and higher classes. Now,
we find the most perfect frankness, conf
dence and desire TO be soeiable, among all
classes. Even The ladies have lost much Of
the reserve and diiidence which formerly
characterized them, and prevented us from
having sight Of them. Indeed, il was
not unusual TO see officers sitting in the
houses with several ladies and gentlemen
around them,-the former frequently play,
ng u naive guitar, o. else earnestly cn
gagged in conversation, eager to learn the
English numes of things, and the manners
anu customs OF the people Of our own coulI-
try, aud some expressing warm desire
soon to be able u visit the land Of their
new acquaintances.
We were permitted to go into the
country 10 any distance We wished, and
there the peasants were found just as
friendly and sociable us they were In the
town, and always greeted us us friends.
, 1854-12-09

ensign was hoiSted on all the men-of-waI
in the hNrhor, and the Trincomulec led of
with salute of 81 guns, which was fol
lowed by the Artimese, the Susqehanna
and Portsmouth, making q salute of 81
guns. His Majesty spent several hours Oh
hoard in examining every thing connected
with the ship and her engines, and mani.
tested no little surprise at her massive ma
chinery and heavy battery, for the Susque.
hanna is the largest man-Of-war that has
ever visited this port. Tie old Governor
remarked, after visiting the different parts
of the ship, She is no ship--she is an
island" After partaking of an entertain
mcnt IN the cabin; His Majesty with his
site visited the st. Mary's, where he was
received with all the honor by Captain
Bailey and his officers. The St. Mary's
was most beautifully decorated with flags
and evergreenS for party which was nu-
merously attended by the ladies aud gen.
tlemen Of Honolulu.
On Monday afternoon October 3O) His
Majesty and suite visited the Susquehanna
together with number of officers and gen
tlemen, in order to see the engines in mo-
lion. As soon as His Majesty came on
hoard (as OIL former visit) the yards were
manned and Il salute was given, which was
followed by all the mcn-of-war in the har-
lor The Susquehanna then passed out Of
the harLor amd firing Of guns and cheer
llg of ship The king was most busiIy en-
gagged in examining the engines us well as
inspecting the ship, md everything on
board seemed to elicit warm expressions OF
admiration and satisfaction. Such atten-
ion, respect and consideration will do more
Owards annexation than all the diplomacy
in the world. There in the engine room,
surrounded by officers and gentlemen who
accompanied him, he exclaimed, ut i'll
spires me with fear "
After partuking Of handsome collation.
in the cabin HIS Majes y took leave Of
Captain buchanan and his officers, thank
ing him for the Kindness and the courtesy
he had received and expressing the great
qualification and pleasure which the Sus-
qnehanna's visit had given him ind the gen
tlemen who accompanied him. As soon us
His Majesty and suite had Withdrawn from
the ship, he was again honored with part
ing salute Of twenty-onc guns and amid
the iir.ug Of guns, and the manning Of
yards, and sweet music, the SusqueIanna
proceeded on her way TO San Francisco,
which she reached after very pleasant
passage on Saturday the llth November
The Susquehanna, during her cruise
round the world, has visited the following
ports, viz: Madeira. RIO de Janeiro,
Cape Of Good Hope, Isle Of France. Jo-
hanm, Zanzibar, Ceylon, Pinang, Singa-
pore, Macao numerous times,) Hong
Kong aud Whampoa number Of times.
Cumsingmoon twlce, Annoy three times,
Manila, Shanghae twice, Nankin, Woohoo,
Fnhchau, BONN Islands, Loo Choo Islands
twice, Japan three times, Sandwich Islands,
aud San Francisco.
, 1854-12-09

cnston house, where they are paid for in
silver or American gold coin. Eggs,
chickens, sweet potatoes, egg-pIants, and
various other vegetables can also be OBJ
tanned ...-. --
The foreign articles they most prefer are
the light wines, brandy. loaf sugar, pilot
bread, salt meats, particularly hams, nil
kinds Of cutlery and fancy wares. Cloth
and cotton suffs most likely would end
market also, from the great fancy they
take to those they saw"
, 1854-12-09

The tp'l wing gentlemen are authorized to receive
,1b,cri III ~ flr the PIOSsER AND DENOcRLr:
L. p. FISHER. Nsr:hl1t's Exchange Building, Sac
rausltI st.. san Francisco.
J. D. Buzs. Vancouver;
y. A. Cg2VoweTH, Cascade
Da. PIagrr Cn vi tz landing;
L. n. DURqIN. Grand M1nnd:
JNHV n. JIcSsoN, IackInns Prairie;
". 7. SNYvIRD, Port Tldl'w.
Jo7N ". CTIYP, Sl1alw4ter Raw.
CNPr. G. J. W. RTSsgLL. Shoa'water Bay;
Mr.. VT ArtTvs0V. vi Vi'trriN. Valcouvers Island.
A. BsNrnN MosEs. sts'lanonm.
R'a'Ir Tq1ypSoS, P'rtland. Oregon.
GS1g71 2. G1rpV. LAFAYETTE. Z"
T.. r. HAsrfS7s, P"rt Tow end
n ". LANspNLE. PeHn's CNve. Whilbys IAland: