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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02
Ruuab auA RFahq Correspondence.
RmrGH AND READY, Jan. 81, 1854.

H1GHwAY RoBBEKY.-On Sunday night last
about u o'clock, Mr.. Briggs, who supplies
this vicinity with game, was robbed on 1ne
Sacramento road, halfway between the Ma
tional and Buckeye houses, not over half a
mile from either. He was on his return from
Nevada, ON horseback, when the hon16re qul-
city stepped out of the chapparal, caught MS
horse by the bits and coolly demanded, "your
money or your life !''-with cooked pistol
presented within four inches of lis breast.
Briggs endeav0red to talk the fellow out OF
it, by representing his poverty, ETC., but re-
cefved the reply final1y-"G-d d-1n'rf
you, no more words, fork out, or I'll blow
your brains out" Briggs handed out his
purse,-the fellow examined it, emptied out
the contents, e twenty dollar pieces,) hand
ed back the purse, saying, ''you may have
use for that, and now go along where you
d--fn please" "Well, you may be sure I'll
go straight home, said Brigs put spurs to his
pouey, and reached the Buckeye in no time,
whilst we were at supper. Briggs procured
revolver, and accompanied by an old ram
ger who happened to be there, pushed out in
pursuit ON horseback, but with no avail 4; the
night was too dark to make anv discoveries.
Next morning upon examination, we found
tracks, ETC., but the trail was too cold to fol-
low.
Matters are coming to pretty pass. We
have not had such an occurrence for more
than year past; it will become necessary to
carry arms hereafter, when travelling. spe-
cially at night.
"BRING FLOWERS, FRESH Flowers AT
Rough and Ready, Flowers were in bloom,
two days ago on the hill sides. What do our
Eastern friends think of this? One week
previously, the snow was lying on the ground
and had been for seven successive days.
WIS
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02
w We are ipdebted to Can't Jobn Y

@ We are indebted to Capt. John Yea
zie, now keeper of a hotel in Grass Valley,
California, for copy of the Grass Valley
Telegraph, new paper. the first published in
that locality. The paper makes a handsome
appearance, and as all papers should do, at
Je1Itfr7 ths l~Ss.l ;4seh; ;scnvO. 0..,s,o.
Wing and Courier.
The above notice will show that the Tele-
graph has found its way to the North Eastern
extremities of the States, and even there,
Grass Valley is known, and will be better
known, as not only a beautiful and flourish
ing village, but also, as a place possessing
equal or superior advantages to that of any
other mountain town in California.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02
The Ramsay Route.

| We have received from Adams & Co.. a
copy of a "Report of the Mexican Ocean Mali
and Inland Company, to the Postmaster Cen
eral of the United States"
On the 10Th OF February, 1853, the poy-
ernment of the U. States made a contract
with Albert u. Ramsay and Edward III. Car
mick, to carry the United States Mails he
tween Vera Cruz and San Francisco for fonr
years, for consideration of $424 OO0 year
The intention was, that it should shorten the
mail time between n. Orleans and San Fran
cisco to 16 days.
Ramsay and Carmick assigned their con-
tract to the present company, of which Roht
q: Rankin is President, and A. G. Ramsay
VICE President. The law of 1848 makes Il
lllega! for contractors to assign contracts
and the object of this pamphlet is to show
why the present contract has not been fnlfl-
leu heretofore, and to petition the govern
ment to confirm the original contract. and to
recognise the present company. They repre-
Sene tnat their arrangements were very much
disturbed by the cessation of the weekly mail
VI Gue acme Mail Steamship Company, with
whom this company had formed a Contract to
carry the mails from San Francisco to Aca-
pulco.
The Mexican Ocean Mail and Inland Com
pany are now making arrangements to place
steamers on the Pacific and Atlantic, and to
expend about $4,000 on the road of 400
miles @ from Vera Cruz to Acapulco, by way
OF Puebla, SO as to enable the distance to be
M made with heavy stages in 60 or 10 hours.
Inc company has now about 500 horses and
mules, and number of stages, already in
Mexico, ready for the road, and thew have
grant OF exclusive right to TRANSPORT mails.
passengers and baggage, over portion of
'ne road, Tor so years.-[.4Ha California.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02
Didn't like It.

In our last weeks issue we published a
communication on the subject of closing bank
ing houses and express offices on Sundays !;
and though it was written in a moderate and
gentlemanly style, yet from the belligerent
spirit iu which that communication was re-
ceived by the responsible agent of Adams &
Co.'S Express in this county, in reference to
which we may have more to say at another
time, we have come to the conclusion that it
was displeasing to him.
For Adams & Company, we have high re-
gard, and SO long as their agents generally
shall continue in the gent1eman1y and accom-
modating spirit Of which they are so charac-
teristic, just so long may they expect the pat
ronage and good wishes Of the public. Nei-
ther do we think that one black sheep among
them will greatly injure the reputation Of the
company, although it is certainly to their in
terest to see that everything is conducted
smoothly and in accordance with the wishes
of the people, from whom tney derive their
support.
In reference to the closing of banking hous-
es and express offices, We have only to say
that, could it be effected without prejudice
to individuals or locality, we should be re-
joiced to see it consummated.
Expecting, as undoubtedly many others do,
to make this our home, we should be happy
to see that same order prevail among the cit
izens of Grass Valley, to which the most of
her citizens have been accustomed, previous
to their leaving their "good old homes" in
the States ; hut the only way of accomplish
ing this, is by unanimity in the will and ac-
ton of the people. Nevada, Grass Valley
and Rough & Ready should move in concert
for the attainment of this end. Banking and
express offices in each place should unite, one
with the other, in the accomplishment of this
object, and in so doing, they will not only be
saving one day out of the week for themselves
and families, but. in our opinion, they will, in
so doing, receive the hearty support of the
miners, citizens, and the public generally
There are but few who do not like day of
rest. These are the sentiments of our bank
ers and expressmen of this place. The able
and gentlemanly agent of Adams & Co. in
this town has repeatedly informed us that
could concert of action be agreed upon, as
above expressed, he would be more than will
ing to comply with it. The same feeling has
also been expressed by the agent Of Wells,
Fargo & Co., who by the way feels desirous
of its accomplishment. The subject natural
ly resolves itself upon this question-Is pub
lie sentiment in its favor? Will our bankers
and expressmen show due regard to that
sentiment, by closing their offices on the Sab
bath? An answer to these two questions will
settle the matter at once.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

STAMP ACT.-To the honor of our present
Legislature, the obnoxious Stamp Act which
dlsgraced the Legislature last year, has been
repealed. The votes in favor of repeal were
almost unanimous, there being only three
votes given in the negative Whatever NAV
be said OF last years proceedings, we care not
we are always disposed to look upon the
bright side, the past can easily be forgotten,
and while being contented with the present
under the administration of wise Legisla-
ture' we shall indulge high hopes and bright
antic:pations in the developments of the fi,-
ture.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

The Grass VaHey Telegraph, is new pa
per, of which ours is the 1st No., edited by
J. W. Oliver, Esq, gentleman well and fa-
vorably known to the citizens of this place, a
name that cannot fail to insure the emission
of an interesting and valuable paper, we see
it highly spoken of in other California Jour
nails. He has our highest hopes, and best
well-wishes for success in the enterprise
[Prdirie Telegraph.
Our readers will bear with our pride, we
feel sure, in transmitting the above friendly
notice to our columns. Recollections of the
home of our childhood are always pleasing to
us-they probably always will be. Is it
strange then, that we notice, with real plea
sure, kind words from one, who was the friend
of our childhood. We are happy in the re-
ception of the Prairie Telegraph, and shall
always regard it as one of our most valuable
and acceptable exchanges.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

To OUR CORRESPONDENTS correspon-
dence over the signature of Miner" from
Rich Flat, is ably written, and yet, as we
cannot but think it somewhat out of place,
we decline giving it publication. We would
be happy to hear from FMiner" on some other
subject
We have received poem written on the
death of brother; it shows good head as
well as a good heart, and were the same words
and sentiments written in prose, we should
not hesitate in publishing it.
Give us prose if you please.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02
Whittier he goes and how he fares,
Nobody knows and nobody cares"

CONCERT THIS EVENING observe that
a concert is to he given by FARwELL's BRASS
BAND, in connection with the Tyrolean Glee
Club, at the Alta Hall, this evening. This
company is spoken of in the highest terms by
the Marysville papers, and we hope they will
receive full house. In our opinion there is
no music equal to that of good brass band.
Mr.. Farwell is well known here, as well as in
the Atlantic States, as an excellent perform
er on the bugle, and the other members are
said to be good. We notice that Professor
Downie is connected with this band, but hope
that his performance in this line will be an
Improvement upon his vocal music.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02
NE The Youthful individual Erred" p

@ The youthful individual Fred" per-
haps better known as Cluster" or "PheniX, i"
who for time officiated behind the press in
our Office, and occupied various other useful
stations in this town, and had finally, by his
warlike threatenings, become the terror ~ OF
our village, was seen taking his departure
one beautiful morning this week, with his
carpet-bag tightly clasped under his arm
He bent his steps towards the lower cities.
"Not drum was heard nor funeral note, y
and the few spectators who saw him silently
vending his way over the hill, seemed to
say
whittier he goes and how he fares,
Nobody knows and nobody cares''
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

LYcEUM.-We understand that Lyceum
or Debating Club has been organized in our
village. The society will meet on next Mon
day evening at the Methodist Church South.
when the following question will be discus
sed
ResOlred, "That the Mineral lands of Cali
fornia ought to be sold by Government.
1t is expected that there will be some able
speaking made on the occasion.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

EVENING NEWS AND PICAYUNE are now uni-
ted, and under the editorial management of
Messrs Bartlett and & Crane. The paper
presents highly creditable appearance, and
will doubtless be continued to the satisfac-
tion and edification of subscribers and pat
rOnS
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

Gar 1t will be seen by noticing the last
weeks Young .ameriea, that Mr.. Davidge
has sold out his entire interest in the publi-
cation of that paper, to Niles Searls, Esq, a
gentleman, well and favorably known in Ne
vada County.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

glory has not yet dawned, but as sure as the
morning Star is the precursor of day, so sure
are the enterprises that are springing up
amidst and around us, the sure indices of her
future prosperity and wealth.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

The CHINESE AT GRASS VALLEY.-The mi
ners of Grass Valley have adopted resolu-
ton that no Chinaman shall be allowed
henceforth, to hold any mining claim, or work
upon any claim, in the district of Grass VAL
ley.-L Commercial .AdUertiser.
Our friend of the .adoertiser is little mis-
taken, as we feel sure that nothing Of the
Kind has yet taken place in Grass Valley.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

rs Hon. William H. Seward will please
accept our thanks for copy of his late Lee
ture before the American Institute N York
We have not had the leisure to read it, hut
from its source, doubt not as to its merits.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

BRIBERY CASE, is still undergoing investi-
CATION before the Senate. We shall refrain
giving publicity to their proceedings until
the case is decided. Before so large body
of able men, we have but little fears that the
decision will be strictly in accordance with
justice.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

NEW Masonic LoDGE.-A portion of the
Masonic Fraternity in Grass Valley, have pc
tltloned for and obtained new Lodge. It
is organized under the name of Grass VALLEY
Lodge. The election of officers we believe,
has already taken place, though we have not
been furnished with their names.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

@- We are obliged to Senator Gwinn for
copy OF his speeches before the U. States
Senate; also for copy of report from Pat
tent Office at Washington,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

WOULDN'T STAND.-We are informed that
the great fume at Round Tent, which had
been nearly completed at heavy costs, fell,
and was entirely destroyed during the late
heavy storm.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

%T We are under obligation to His Ex-
cellency, Gov. Bigler, for special favors rem
dered this Office during the last week.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02

THANKs.-Our thanks are due to various
members of the California Legislature for.
numerous reports and public documents.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-02
J. w. OLIVER, EDITOR.

mr.. Geo. w. VVoOdvvorth IS our regularly au-
thorized Agent for the i" TELEGRAPH' both in Grass
Valley and surrounding country. He is empowered
to receive subscriptions and advertisements for the
Office also to make collections for the same IN any
portion of the State.
Mr. Tl1Os BOycc is our sole Agent for the GRASS
VALIRY TELEGRAPH in San Francisco. He is ernpow-
cred to receive advertisements and receipt for the
same All advertisements left with Mr. Boyce Will
receive prompt attention.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-06
SLAVERY IN TIE FIELD.

An overt attempt is set on foot in Mr. Douglass
Nebraska bill to override the Missouri Compromise
The eighth section Of the act admitting Missouri as
State is as follows;
"In all that territory ceded BY France TO he United
States under the of Louisiana which lies north Of
So degrees and 30 minutes north latitude not ncuded
within the limits Of the State contemplated By this act
slavery and involuntary seryude otherwise than in the
punishment, Of crime whereof the parties shall have been
duly convicted shall be- and hereby forever prohibited
Prordsd Arrays that person escaping into the same
from whom labor service is lawfully claimed 10 a1y
State Territory Of the United States such fugitive msy
he lawfully reclaimed and conveyed to the person claim
ing his or her labor or service, a. Aforesaid
This plain and unequiyocal declaration that neither
slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in
our Northwest Territories is unceremoniOusly hustled
aside BY Mr.. Douglas, who makes the Compromise
measures Of 1850 the seapegO for his sa in doing it,
He says that:
"A proper sense Of patriotic duty enions upon your
Committee the proprey and necessity Of strict adher
the principles and literal adoption Of the
enscIsent OF that adjustment in al their Territorial bills
so far as the same are not locally inappheable,"
And hence he proceeds to incorporate the following
provision respecting Nebraska into his bill at the start
when admitted a State the said TERRITORY or any
PogQa Vi tie same, ssu b EsesTsd ia;s tas Eaoa vita
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-06

MASSACHUSETTS, The new Legislature Of this San N,
yeped At Boston on Wednes lay In the Sonata trs,,.
Members appeared al that were chosenl Of whom y,
Wings and 10 otherwise mainly excited bya Dtaasr.s,
and Free Soil Coalition CHARLES 4. Cook Of Boso. ".
chosen President and CHARLES CAIHovS Of Spr.ays.2
Clerk In the House 0rls p IoRo OF Silem Wa sis.,
Speaker having 100 votes to 81 for james S watss,
Dem and 81 for Samuel Clark Free SOi-7 ssl'era,
WILLIAM STOWE Vi Springfield. Clerk by similar va
Allie officers elect ere OF course Wings
BIr Thompson Of Boston, proposed in the Homes r.
lect Committee on the Constitution looking 70 pessn.s
reforms # that instrument
Both Houses adjourned to hear the Annual Election S,
mon BY Rty MINER RAYMOND Of WibrabAn. Who ooh
strong ground in favor of the PrOhibory Liquor ,aI
against the Fugitive Slave Law also IN fsyofof sA
sssdard Of Common School Education, leaving Rsys,
10 be taught elsewhere than in the Public S'hoOk HI
discourse was long and able
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-06
FROM ALBANY

From OuE Osn COrresp ndcnt
ALBANY, Thursday, Jan 5, isA
To-day, in the Senate, bin introduced by NJ Whit
ney which will think, become law. Il aboAsa al bes
to Corporation Counsel for the opening, widening altering
orlayiDg out any streets parks squares or Pabe
places in New York aud cnpes him to perform the ssn'
siyices be does for the Commissioners Of Esima.
end Assessment appointed to carry out any improvements
above mentioned If this bill should pass soon and think
Will the owners Of property some Of the stree! aiefs
lions in the City, now determined on say the Borery
tension for instance viii at least $4,000 the one
job in counsel fees alone.
In the House Mr. Richards introduced bill to make the
office Of Chief Of Police in New York. elective Wonder
how Chief Matsel would like 1t 10 become a law
Hr Savage OF New York, day called up his resolution
COM urTentl offered yesterday, follows:
hr II the Senate concur that See atou az
lives IN Congress be requested to for the purchase Of oa
Wncn.
Mr. Savage made beautiful and lengthy speech in favor
Of the refoluton
The question then PIT and the resolution unsnias
u adopted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-06
LIVING Ar THE FEDERAL CITY.

Senator BADGER joculary apprises the American
People that the Senates Committee on RetreTeimem,
whereof he is member-(perhaps Chatrmsn)-Is
about to report bill providing for an increase OF the
salaries of all the Government emPiOys. The wlg-
gerry Of this annOuncemen-the irresistible faceous-
ness of an addition of several Millions to the public
burdens by a Committee Of Retrencbment-will Of
course more than reconcile the taxpayers to the load
aud mpel them to trip off with it gay as could be
desired.
Yet we confess that our appreciation Of humor,
though toleraby keen has not entirely overcome our
instructive aversion to the proposed general ausmena-
ton of salaries. We are not without compassion for
the prvaons and suferings of the Receivers, Audit
ors Clerks Tide Walters &c, &c, who are compel
led by theproyerbal stngness of Republics like ours,
to drag out miserable existence such paltry
ptances as 81, 900 to 50 500 per but when We
consider that the great majority of the actual Working
Men of our country out of the fruits of whose sweat
end toll these salaries must ultimately be paid, do not
average 500 year each, though they work harder
than the Government functonaries and have at least
as large families to support we must say that senator
Badgers pleasantries, pungent as they undoubtedly
are, fall unmusically on our ears.
But the point that we wish especially to urge is
this For years past Congress has been annually
urged to make liberal appropriations for Public Ed-
fees Streets Bridges, Waterworks, &c the Federal
Metropolis for the benefit $50 it is urged Of that City
and the new Presidents Message and accompanying
Reports all talk in this vein. Yet are now urged
TO increase the salaries of the Auditors Clerks Mes
seneers &c &c, on the assumption that the recent
growth Of Washington has rendered living 10 that city
much dearer than when it but large yillage-that
Rents and Provisions have advanced in consequence
Of the citys expansion rendering large salaries neces
eary Well then Is it good policy for the Nation to
90 on spending Two or Three Millions per annum on
the aegrandizement of Washington when the effect of
this to incite demand for another large annual in
crease of the National Expenditures in the shape of
enhanced salaries at that city, Has there not already
been something too much of this p
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-06
THE BRICK CHURCH PROPERTY.

The question of removing and permanently establish
ing the PostOice in the immediate vicinity Of the
Park has been agitsed for years past The edi6ce
known as the Brick Church CDR. Spring's) has uni.
formly been conceded occupy the most eligible local
ity in that neighborhood for this purpose The men,
bers of the City Corporation have even manifested
liberal disposition as we'd toward the General Govern
ment toward the propretors of the church. whenever
the of this site for the purpose in question
has been suggested. But an obstacle growing out of
the cupdty of the church propretors has always stood
in the way of the contamination of the project They
have been unwilling TO dispose Of their interest
for equitable consideration, but have seemed dis
posed to take advantage Of their position to e1tor
e1horbsant sum for property originally granted to them
on plea of their " extreme necessities"
We have taken the pains TO procure copy of the
original lease to the church. the material portion Of
which We subjoin:
THIS IspryIuRF made the twenty fifth day Of Febru.
ary in the wear of Lord thousand hundred
mOnslty Of the City Of New York Of the frs. part and
the Clerks Elders and Trustees Of the said Church Of the
second part
Wleres The said parties Of the second part and divers
other members OF the sad Church and congregation di
lately 10 w.t. about the nineteenth day OF February
last prefer their petition to the parties Of the rst part IN
the WORDS following, TO wit: :,
ITO orshpful the Mayor. Aldermen and Commonaty
Of the City Of New York in Common Council convened
the petition Of the Ministers Elders Deacons Trustees
COMMITMENTS and other members OF the English fesoy
tsrisn Church Of the City Of New York humby sheweth
That although your petitioners are already possessed Of
ssciOus and convenient edhee for the public service
Almighty God, and the administration of divine orii
nances according their wholesome and approved form
discipline and worship yet by their great and continued
growth that building rendered altogether incapable
containing their congregation and the cemetery 100 SINAI
for decent inermenr Of their dead that urged by thes
necessities your petitioners have lately cast their eye
around then in search Of convenient spot OF ground 10
the erection Of another church snd for supplying il with
cemetery.
ina; though ycur petitioners sg-.d sos sJashs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-06

The Times will please understand that our funda-
mental objection to the Free Academy and all kindred
devices attaches to the principle of selecting part Of
cur citizens or their children and showerng them
advantages or favors which are denied to others
Whether the favored be few many-the
or the sharp-witted-we regard this fayOrtism as
at deadly war with the principles of republicanism.
We are in favor of the most liberal public provision
for Universal Education and for none other. To pick
cut few hundreds OF youth and give them at the
public expense education costing $50 to SIS rer
annum, while others are only profered an educatic'
costing s. to $40 per annum, is unjust and undeno
cratic and this Partially is only rendered the ~Oo
fragrant if its ben6ciaries such already ENJOY
nature or training advantages over their fellows
Who does not know that the children Of 10. - e..
rant, the vicious, the destitute, who are o''e"