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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18
The Grasses of California.

Through the politeneSs of DR.. Cleveland
we have been presented with ten distinct va
rieties of grasses, all of which, save ole, (blue
grass, brought from Missouri in '5O.l we're
taken from the ranch of J. B. Underwood.
Esq, two miles from this place. They all ex-
hibit thrift and high perfection in their
growth, while the majority of them, by their
limited culm and vast blades are distinguish
ed as among the most nutricient and desira-
BILE species known.
We enumerate them in the order of their
lue:-1st. BLUEGRASS. I'd. Bunch. Sd.
California Timothy. T. Heavy top. S. Cali
tornia blue. 6. Swamp. 7. Rat-tail. 8th
Tickle, similar to this we'll known variety in
the Western States. 9th. Wire. 10. File
The Bluegrass upon which are reared the
noble cattle and fine steeds of Kentucky, sue
ceeds most admirably on the farm of Mr.. I'm.
derwood. Some eighteen months since be
-sowed small quantity of seed about the nu
merous springs which burst from the foot Of
the mountain where his lands lie, and it is
imingling miscellaneously with the Creole
'gramins, above which its blue tops are seen
waving in triumphant luxuriousness, and true
American-like, bids fair to crowd out eYery
indigenous variety.
With the grasses the Doctor exhibited to
us, forty-three stalks of ck-Rye-growing
from one seed, all fourishing and of fine size.
likewise, species of Glover, entirely new
which, from its very offensive odor is chris
tened Carton. This Mr. U. thinks will prove
nne FERTILIZER; it attains to more than foot
in heighth, its bloom is charming, which veri-
hes the adage "trust not too much to color. -
Tails, as the clovers of the Western States
to exhaust by salvation, and most grateful
TO the taste-the fattening herds revel in its
iuxuriousness. The Botany of the mountains
is mostly new and novel, and we trust that it's
supreme beauty and mertorious character
will ere loAg give it place within the pale
of science.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

The Salt Lake mail arrived yesterday says
the San Francisco Sun, bringing dates to tne
3Oth of March.
The Desert News of the 10th is clothed in
mourning for the death Of Elder ". Klcn-
ards, who died on the 18th. At the rune
raj, Elder George A. Smith made prayer
from which we extract the following para
graph:
Bless the widows of thy servant Willard,
who are called to part with dear beloved
companion. Inspire them with the power
of the Holy Ghost, and wisdom to bear with
patience and resignation the trials they were
called to encounter, and to live in such man
ner as to prepare them to enjoy his society ID
the possession of thrones, principalities and
powers in the celestial world.
Bishop Isaac Clark, Probate Judge of We
Der county, died on the 26th January.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

VEGETABLES our friends in the
East but see the wagon loads of vegetables
that come into our mountain towns from the
adjacent ranches and valleys below, they
would surely quit thinking we live on "pork
and beans" as many of them seem to believe
we do.
Although farming is yet but in its infancy.
in no State in the Union are vegetables to be
procured for longer season of the year than
in ours. We hear some of our contemporaries
speaking of eating baskets of Strawberries,
which had been presented them. We have
not yet had such luxuries, but have been vege-
tating on ingings, radishes, &c.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

- The San Francisco Sun says, "that
the resignation of Recorder Baker was COM
municated to the Common Council, at their
meeting last night, and accepted to take eff
feet on the 1st of June. Joint resolutions in
the highest degree complimentary to Judge
Baker, were adopted and ordered to be pub
lished. Few public officers have acquitted
themselves with as much credit as Judge
Baker, and we fear it will be some time be
fore we have the good fortune to obtain SO
competent an officer as he has proved him
self to be.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

READY FOR A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the ..
States have become nation, where has there
been a war hnt what. of the Yankees,
have made it a matter Of speculation and pro-
fit? Recently a company of surgeons have
sailed for St. Petersburg, intending to offer
their services to the Russian army, on the
Danube. England and France may fight to
preserve their military prowess the Yam
KEGS will content themselves. if they can
manage to make the war profitable by trad
ing with the belligerant parties.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

A lawyer was once pleading case that
brought tears into the eyes of the jurors, and
every one gave up the case as gone for the
plaintiff. But the opposing counsel arose
and said,
May it please the Court do not propose
IN this case to bore ! or scater, but here
the tears were suddenly dried, laughter en-
sued, and the Righteousness of this case was
exposed, and the defendant got clear.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

In accordance with the call published in
our paper of last week, a ameeting of our citi-
zens was held on Monday evening last, for
the purpose of taking the necessary steps for
establishing regularly organized School in
this place. We regret to say that there were
not as many present as should have been on
an occasion which so much interests the well
fare of the community. Yet, those who did
attend seemed determined to carry the mat
ter through.
AS it was necessary to first procure a suita-
bic building for school purposes, and as we
before noticed, the public funds could not be
appropriated to this purpose, committee
was appointed to solicit subscriptions for
building a house; said committee was further
instructed that when the funds necessary were
raised, they should proceed to erect such a
building, and on such locality as would be
most conducive to the public welfare. The
committee will Immediately proceed to can
vass the district, and as it is the duty of all
good citizens to assist in this matter, we
have no donhthn that the necessary sum will
soon be raised.
We give below the names of the commit
tee, who it will be seen are suitable persons
for such an enterprise.
r. TIBBALs,
E. A. ToMPKINs,
Rev. ]. B. HILL, Com tie.
G. CONWAY,
J. DONOVAN.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18
Mining News.

Iowa Hubby Cutters Express we learn
that two men were severely injured while
blasting rock in tunnel at Grizzly Cafion,
about mile and half from Iowa Hill. Both
are now recovering.
New DIGGINGs.-Great excitement now
prevails near the head of Indian Cafion, three
miles from Iowa Hill, in consequence of the
discovery Of new diggings at that place. They
are hill diggings, the dirt paying from the
surface the gold is quite coarse.
One company lately started have averaged
$25 per day to the hand from the time of the
commencement
One tenth interest in the celebrated Jami-
son company, was sold last week for thirteen
thousand dollars!
PIKE FLAT.-Ye Yesterday, we visited this
well known mining place, and were much sur
prised at the great amount of work we found
going on there.
Several companies have recently commenc-
ed work, and are already realizing good wa
ges.
That of Davis, Neafe & Co., commenced
four weeks since, have thoroughly opened
their claims, having sunk six shafts and have
already had handsome dividends Last week,
they took out over $4,000. In one day and a
half this week, they took out $500.
Below this company, are those of More
house & Co., Browne & Co., both ofwhich are
making from SO to $40 per day to the hand.
From present appearances, Pike Flat bids
fair to produce more gold this summer than
has ever before taken out in one season.
I: On the "Point," which lies on one side OF
Pike Flat, there are also several companies
doing well-making from 81 to $12 per day
to the hand.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

The Clinton News says, ''there is a mono
maniac in the Lunatic Asylum at Stockton,
who imagines himself to be brass monkey,
and cannot be induced to stand erect like a
man. If certain fops were to consider his
case they might possibly derive salutary
lesson. They much resemble the creature of
the poor monomanacs fancy, in everything
except being composed wholly of brass-that
metal with them, being confined altogether
to the frontispiece
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

eAceeu
"My dear sir, wasn't you caught mapping
that time? Didn't you speak in meeting
Didn't cloven feet peep out of your literary
shoe? Don't it take an American woman to
see through you? Isn't that taeit acknowl
edgment that there are women who do tex
ceed ?" Wouldn't you think SO if you lived
this side of the pond ? Hope you don't judge
us by John Bulls daughters, who stupefy
themselves on roast beef and porter. | tell
you, Yankee women are on the squirrel Or
der. You'd lose your English breath trying
to follow them. There is not man here in
America who knows as much as his wife.
Some of them own it, and some don't but
they all believe it like gospel. They ask our
opinion about everything; sometimes straight
forward, and sometimes in circle; but they
ask It'll There are petticoats in the pulpit,
pettlcoats in the editorial chair, petticoats in
the lecturers desk, pettcoats behind the
counter, petticoats labelled m. DE- 0, they
''exceedn! no mistake about that. All femal;-
ty is wide awake, over here, Mr.. Tupper.
They crowd, and jostle, and push, just as if
they wore hats. 1 don't uphold them in that,
because, as l tell them, it's better policy to
play possun, and wear the mark of submis-
sion. No use in rousiRg any unnecessary an
tagonism. But they don't all know as much
as do. shall reach the goal just as quick,
in my velvet shoes, as if tramped on rough
shod, as they do, with their Woman's Rights
Convention brogans"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

THE RAIIROAD.-We learn that Col. Wilson
is making the necessary arrangements for
the construction of the Sacramento Railroad
We do hope that this much needed road will
soon be built. Our mining towns would then
be able to carry on a trade with the cities be-
low, by sending down lumber &C., which
would enable them to retain for local i'm
provement much larger share of the gold
produced from the mines than at present.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

RATES OF PAssAGE.-The rates of passage
on the steamer to-day, are as follows: On
the Golden Gate, for Panama, through tick
cts, upper deck staterooms, $3.50; main cab
in, 5000; second cabin, S125; steerage, $780,
On the Brother Jonathan, for San Juan
through tickets, upper deck, $500; saloon,
sl75; second cabin, S125; steeroge SO
Daily .altG California.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

INsANE.-James Sheppard, says the Times
and Transcript, a fireman on board one of
station house yesterday hopeIessly insane;
This ia the fourtn case of confirmed mental
alteration that has been brought to the San
Eronc;sco E authorities within tie last two
months from among steamboat firemen.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

@~ In our last weeks issue, we neglect
ed to notice the fact. that on the arrival OF
the Atlantic mail of the 5th inst. Wells, Far
go & Co. handed us copy of the New York
Herald, one day sooner than the arrival OF
the general express and before any other
States paper came to town.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

Ihe Stockton Republican says that news
paper made It's appearance at Columbia on
Saturday last, under the name of the Colum-
bIa Clipper. 1t is we'll printed politics un-
known
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

rs The steamers leaving New York for
Aspinwall, have again to refuse selling tick
cts. A large number wishing to sail for Cal
ifornia by the last steamer were unable to
procure passage. Over one hundred were
left on the Isthmus, the boats on this side be-
ing full
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

WHO WILL SAY THERE is NO ENTERPRISE IN
GRASS VALLEY ?-There have recently been
some ten or twelve companies formed here
for the purpose of carrying on Mining ope-
rations at Iowa Hill and adjacent places. The
amount invested by these companies varies
from one to $4,000 EACH Besides this, tun-
nels are being made in different places in this
vicinity at an expense of several thousand
dollars.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18
INSTALLATION.

We were present last Saturday evening Al
the installation of the officers of Rough and
Ready Lodge, No. So, F. A. NJ. The ceremo
nies were performed by P. NJ. 0. H. DIBBLE
they were interesting and impressive; being
public, the hall was crowded with the beauty
and fashion of the town.
The following are the officers for the ensu
ing year.
A. G. KEAN, w. NJ.
JOSEPH HERITAGE, S. w.
J. L. P. SMITH, J. W.
H. "A. SHELDON, TREAS.
E. W. ROBERTS, SEc'Y.
A. E. GALLOWAY, S. d.
W. M. PEARLE, ]. D.
Fl. McCHARLEs, TYLER,
Rev. WIN. L. BROWN, CHAPLAIN.
SteaadrdS-
HENRY SMoCK.
D. NJ. FORD.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

RICHARD IS HIMSELF AGAIN We take
pleasure in announcing to our friends that
RICHARD DOzER has again commenced busi-
ness in the mercantile line. All sorts of pro-
visions and miner supplies may be found at
his new store, two doors below the Telegraph
Office. Give him a call.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

1MPRovEMENT.-We learn that the Method
lst Episcopal Church (North, intend erecting
a new building the present summer the one
occupied at present being too small for the
wants of the congregation.
Valley. oAo'J in o'''
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

CArTLE FOR CALIFoRNIA.-The Fort Smith
herald says that droves of cattle are daily
orlVen across the Arkansas river at that
place, preparatory to their long trip aero IS
the Plains to California.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

A MAN SHoT.-The Shasta Courier learns
that during the excitement attending the ex-
ecution of party of Indians, on Trinity
river, man named George Gordon was accl-
IDENTIFY shot, living but forty minutes after
He was from Ohio and an early settler IN
Trinity Valley, where he has accumulated
considerable property.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

'RIcHARD IS HIMSELF AGAIN r'-We take
pleasure in announcing to our friends that
Richard Dozier has again commenced busi-
ness in the Mercantile line. All sorts of pro-
visions and miners supplies may be found at
his new store, opposite the Post Office Give
him call.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

INDIAN RAcEs.-On Sunday, May 2lst,
there is to be a grand Indian Festival at
Storms Ranch, on the read leading from
Grass Valley to Illinois Town. Several ra-
ces are to be run by Indians, dressed in fall
costume
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

ANOTHER PAPER-A new Whig journal, to
be called the San Francisco Tribune, is in
embryo in that city. It will make it's ap-
pearance shortly, and will be conducted un-
der entirely different asspices from those that
have attended any previous Wing paper in
San Francisco.-Sac. Union.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18
Col. walker Not Dead,

& We copy the following from the Democrat
ic State Journal of the 10th, which was re-
ceived by telegraph from San Francisco:
SAN Francisco, May Is. 1854.
y The Southerner arrived from San Diego.
bringing Col. VIM. Walker and thirty-three
men, being the remainder of the Filli6usters.
Having defeated Melendrez near the bounda-
ry line, Col. Walker then surrendered HIM
self and command to Major McKinstry. of
the u S. A., on the following agreement:
"The undersigned, representing the govern
ment of the United States and the so-called
Republic Of Sonora, have agreed as follows:
s.Col. VIM. Walker, President Of the Re-
public of Sonora and party agree to surren-
der themselves to the u. S., as prisoners to
abide an investigation of their alleged viola
tion of the act of 1872, in reference to the
neutrality of the United States, on the fol-
lowing conditions Maj. J. McKinstry and
Can't. Fl. S. Burton of the Army of the Uni
ted States, agree to provision and quarter
Col. Walker and command at San Diego un-
til the arrival of a steamer, when they shall
be furnished with transportation to San Fran
cisco, upon condition of reporting themselves
under the direction of. Capt Burton to Major
Cen. J. E. Wool u. S. A., at San Francisco,
as prisoners on their parole of honor.
(Signed) J. MCKINSTRY,
Brevet Maj: u. S. A.
Fl. S. BURTON, u. S. A.
WIN. WALKER, President of Sonora"
The Fillibusters have had twelve killed and
wounded, and four died since going follower
California.
The Sea Bird is safe. She was seen by the
Southerner, in tow by the Active.
The Grand Jury of San Francisco have
found an Indictment against M. Dillon. French
Consul, for the same offence upon which Luis
del Vale, Mexican Consul, was convicted.
The sentence of Del Vale has been postpon-
ed until Monday next.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

Ng- The Chinese are said to have the old
est and largest bridge in the world. 1t is To-
catd at Kingtung. and forms perfect road
from the top of one lofty mountain to the top
of another. They have also the most stupend-
Gus canal in the world. 1t passes over two
thousand miles, and through forty-one cities.
1t was commenced in the tenth century.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

~ Adams & Co. will accept our thanks
for early delivery of exchanges from all parts
of this State. We omitted last week to men
tion the delivery of full file of Atlantic pa
pers, including Gleason's Pictorial, &c.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

HAIL SToRM.-On yesterday evening we
were visited with quite shower of hail
Many of the hailstones were of the size of
hickOry-nuts-
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

gzsr On Thursday night last, a Chinamau
was killed, and another severely wounded
about mile west Of Mud Springs, by four
Aexlcans. The Cinnamon we've robbed of
$1,000 each. A reward of $500 hae been Of
iered for the apprehension of the robbers.
ana a further sum for the recovery of the mo-
ney.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

INCoRREcT.-The report that Madam Lola
Montez was to make professional tour
through the southern mines in company with
D. V. Gates, is unfo unded.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

Gs> We are indebted to w. P. Browne for
the May number of the Pioneer.r we'll
conducted and well printed Magazine, pub
lished by VIII. Brooks & Co.. San Francisco
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

WHO HAS THE BEST CIGARS? ?-This question
has frequently been asked us, and we can
now answer from experience that the best ar
ticle can be found at W. P. Brownies Store.
opposite the Post Office.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

CUTTING AND KILLING IN CALAvERAs.-lne
Chronicle says: " On Sunday last, the Mexi-
cans and Chilenos, near San Antonio nao a
general row, which resulted in three men oe-
ing killed and several badly wounded, with
knives and clubs.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

Jsr Meyer Brothers have laid on our ta-
BILE Harper's Magazine, New Orleans and St
Louis papers, &e., for which we return our
thanks.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

Row.-The Marysville Express contains an
account of arrow that lately occurred at Pine
Grove, Sierra county, in which the groggery
of a Mr.. and Mrs. Bess was entirely demol-
ished and the couple obliged to decamp.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

ET To Wells, Fargo & Co. we are indebt-
ed for various exchanges, Legislative docu-
ments, &c. also for Atlantic papers by the
asst steamers,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18
4 Luslicrous Scene,

Were novelist, by chance to introduce an
incident, similar to the following, which hreal-
ly occurred the other day, it would be hoot-
ed at as an improbability but in reality, it
is but another verifcation of the old proVerb,
"that truth is stranger than fiction"
About to cross the Yuba city bridge. while
on this side, our attention was attracted to a
Digger" whose "upper works appeared
heavier than his lower, but who eventually
managed to bring himself to an equilibrium
on all fours.-While endeavoring in this clas-
sic attitude, to cross, he was observed by
young bull calf, grazing in the vicinity,
whose pugnacity became aroused at the as
sumption, and doubtless -mistaking him for
one of its Species (theugh of rather an ex-
aggerated description.) and the drunken
swagger for an air of defiance, Immediately
marched forth to give him battle, to the no,
small alarm of the half conscious digger
who, on perceiving the belligerent intention,
made a vain endeavor to rise. Failing in
this he tried the effect Of eloquence, and
commanded the beast to "Wa-she-e!" which
being incomprehensble to his bullship, was
obstinately refused, and on came the infnria-
ted little fellow. ''Washe-er1 again despair
inolv yelled the Digger" but the words
were scarce uttered. ere his "seat of honor:'
felt the glowing contact of the BULLS head,
anu tue unlOIluudt6 ueVH was preClpltated,
heels-over head, some three feet below, from
whence he arose, doubtless, acknowledging
himself whipped man. p. .Nayysuille Her
aid.
Fun IN SToRE.-The Chinese residents of
this city, desirous of perpetuating the man
ners and customs of their brethren in the
g Celestial Empire" contemplate holding in
a few days. somewhere in the vicinity of Sac
ramento, grand national battle, in which
they intend killing as many of each other as
possible. To make sure of that. they are hav-
ing manufactured in town large quantity
of pixies lances, iron swords, and various 9TH
er weapons common in their country. One
person in this city has a contract for making
$500 worth of implements of war. They
make no scruples about telling their inten-
tions, and seem to look upon it as matter
of course that our civil authorities will per-
NIT them to indulge in their warlike propen-
sites Gd Hbitun. AS this will he an excel
lent opportunity of getting rid of number
of these pests of California, and as they are
DESTROYS of killing each other, we see no rea-
son why we should interfere in their social
relations. Fair play and plenty of room, is
our motto. Let 'em fght.-SGc. State Joatr.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

STABBING.-The Sacramento Union saws
the bar keeper of the steamer American
Eagle was attacked by drunken German.
on the upward trip to Stockton. on Saturday
night, and cut in the neck and right arm.
He was then siezed by the former and secured
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

From the following sketch from ''Fern
Leaves, p it may be seensthat notwithstand-
ing Fanny believes in feminine superiority.
vet she does not coincide with Lucy Stone
and other participators in Women's Rights
Convont;onc
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

~ About 500 passengers left on the last
Wo steamers for the Atlantic States.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

WANTED,A drawing master for school
of mackerel.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

Wasn't you Caught Mapping:
Tnnper speakine of the choice of a wife, says,
Hath she wisdom? 1t is well, but beware that thou
axcead
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

Grass Valley, California, May Is, 1854.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

We copy the following from the Democrat
ic State Journal of the 10th, which was re-
ceived by telegraph from San Francisco: