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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

MAN SHOT AT FOREST CIrY.-A difficulty
occurred on Sunday evening, week ago, be-
tween man named Lott and person whose
name we are unable to learn. In the quar-
rel Lott was stabbed. They met again on last
Sunday, when the man fired upon Lott twice,
both balls taking effect. Hundreds of the
citizens started in pursuit of the assassin,
but were unable to overtake him. 1t is said
they would instantly have hung him could
they have reached him.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

The AMERICAN JAPAN SoUADRoN.-A letter
from Loo Choo to the N. Y. Tribune" states
that the {. S. Japan Squadron has been re-
duced by the, necessity of keeping one ship at
Canton and another at Shanghae. A further
reduction is to be made by putting another
ship at tie disposal of our newly appointed
commissioner, Mr. McLane. The writer also
states that the cost Of coal for a days steam
ing in those waters in eight hundred dollars.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

ESCAPE OF PRIsoNERs.-Ou the 4th OF Ju-
ly, the prisoners confined in the Jail at Los
Angeles, broke ont and made their escape.
Six Of them were confined upon the charge
of murder.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13
SENATE.
J. n. Dawley.
MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY.

MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY.
Dir. Knox, Nevada,
DR.. Roberts, of Rough & Ready,
Jonathan Phelps, Grass Valley,
c. F. Wood. Nevada,
Judge Brown, Washington.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
County Judge, T. H. Caswcll.
Sheriff ", w. Wright.
County Clerk, J. H. Bostwick,
Treasurer. John Weber,
Assessor. Jno. Mccoy.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Short iern, Fletcher. of Nevada.
Long term, Moore, of Moore's Flat
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

NEW JERUSALEM. Some Dutchman, un-
der this head, commences a communication
for the San Diego Herald" thus :-''Misther
Editursh-It ish dime dat de old superstitions
of dish place vos done away nit" Why did
he not add, 'shome new schecond-hand vons
schubstituted in ter places !"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13
@- LOVER CAL1FoRN1A.-A Ia

G8- LOWER CALIFoRN1A.-A late CORES
pondent in the "Alta" writes that matters
in Lower California are gradually regaining
their former state and position, most of the
rancheros having returned to their deserted
homesteads, their scattered households again
united, and the old-time ways assumed by the
rc-assured population. They doubtless be-
lieve themselves secure from any future at
tempt at invasion, the poverty of the coun-
try being now established, and its wealth as
much problem as ever.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Two INDIANS HUNG.-The Sutter CORES
pondent of the jackson "Sentnel" says that
two Indians known as Isaac and Henry, were
hung by the people of Upper Rancheria, on
Thursday of last week, for being accessories
to the marder of W. B. Simpton, while at
work in his claim on the North Fork. The
murdered man was forty years of age, and
from Ohio, where he leaves wife and two
children.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13
SACRAMENTO ON FIRE /!

We stop The press to state thatwe are just
informed by Mr.. Wood, that Sacramento is
in the midst of what threatens to be an ex-
tensive confagration. The operator in Sac
ramento, afraid of the Office. is so disturbed
that he is has not time to tell US more.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

III The Sonora HERALD of July Sth,
comes to us filed with interesting matter 1t
says, Sonora has again narrowly escaped de-
struction by fire. Mining is unusually pros
porous il Tie Southern mines this season.
They had a glorious time ON the fourth. Jas.
W. Cofroth delivered an Grafton in Lee and
Marshalls Circus tent at Columbia
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

A LAND DISPUTE occurred at the Fort. near
Sacramento, on the evening of the 7th inst,
during which Mr.. Peter Yeager, son Of the
proprietor Of the Franklin Brewery, was ahot
by Mr.. Chas. Watson. The wound is severe
but not dangerous.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

FIREs.-It is little singular that we very
seldom hear of fire in any portion of Cali
for1ia without its being followed up by SINH
lar news from another quarter. During the
past week, conhagrations have occurred in
six different localities.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

THE ONLY DUEL IN ILLINOIS. first and
only duel ever fought in Illinois was in 1920,
with rifles, between Alphonso Stewart and
William Bennett; the former was killed and
the latter arrested, tried, convicted and hung.
There has been no duel in Illinois since this
example.-[.4h
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

OPPOSITION STEAMERs.-It is with satisfac-
ton that we learn that the opposition. or
outside steamers plying between this place
and the cities below, are delivering goods to
our merchants at price below what the mo-
nopoly ever delivered them for.-[ [yNarys-
Uille Erpress.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

It might be difficult to prove, at least to
the mind of an American that the genuine
elements of permanency are not embodied in
the republican form of government. Still,
even if it should not be admitted to rest on a
basis which is uncertain compared with the
monarchies of Europe; yet that the task
which it proposes to itself is a delicate and a
dangerous one, must be evident to every one
who has just apprehension of the subject.
A republic like ours. promises to maintain
itself independent and impartial in all its
operations, and at the same time, be subject
to the will of the people-a people divided
often into as many factions as it has different
opinions and interests to be respected and
cared for.
By Legislators Of former times, ali such ar
rangements were considered as the vague,
impract;cable dreams Of enthusiasts. They
conceived that in order TO obtain an indepen-
dent and impartial government, it must be
entirely disconnected with the mass. They
did not consult the general disposition of
mankind but the naughty legislator scorned
to stoop and compromise with the people.
What was the result? The civil authority
free from all popular restraint, became cor
rupt and oppressive. The masses degraded
to that level where instinct wakes the spirit
of resistance, rose up against their rulers,
until anarchy crept in, and new dynastys
arose. and CALLING despotism trod down. the
nccks of the suffering nation.
Of this, let the American people beware
never let any important measure be attempt
cd over the heads of the people let them be
upon every occasion consulted, and let our
united action be unsullied by sympathy with
sectional interest to the detriment Of the
general good Every innovation is danger
Gus whe1 taken into connection with tie deli
cate machinery OF repuDlicau:sl4. Ga3 surely
every individual who would jeopaldise .he
general sood, Tor the Accomplishments of nri
ate aads 5aser-ee ~ oatiQa
lies when individuals not s.e4.a.s.s W.th the
rights aod f,me delegated ty tha Cons!;tu-
ton, set ap their owa pa, tieplar interests III
opposition 10 yhose oT the citizens in general
when. recreant u lie sacred compact into
which they have entered, prominent men
strive to make the government o servile in
Strnment Of accomplishing their own selfish
purposes. 1t is well for politicians to excr-
else proper regard for their own interests,
but it is most abhorrent selfshness, cold and
malignant, which causcs them to forget the
interests of State, and draw their very nour-
ishment from the hearts blood Of the body
polite. Such men once in power, never fail
to work results, at the bare mention of which
the good citizens ears may well tingle.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

~ The qualification which our palate ex-
perienced, while we devoured cake present
ed us by CHARLEY EDWARDS, obliges us to
thank him with all Our heart. 1t was no Or
dinary cake, but large, rich, and most deli
cately compounded. We do not wonder at
the popularity of the Grass Valley Bakery.
Long may it flourish
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Gg~ We would call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of Reynolds &
Co. in another column They have lately
opened a new store, and besides keeping the
best of everything in their line, are we'll wor-
thy Of patronage.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

How TO MAKE ONE HUNDRED TnoUsAND
DOILARs.-If any one can discover the means
of curing Asiatc Cholera, he can secure the
above named sum, as Mr.. Yattemare, Of Paris
has, by his will, left that amount to be paid
to the fortunate discoverer
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

AN IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-It was decided
recently in the Court of Special Sessions, at
Albany, New York, that a man has no right
to lock another up in his saloon or eating
house, if he refuse to pay for anything he
may eat, and if SO locked in, the person SO
confined may walk through the window, or
any other convenient place.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

TEMPERANCE CoNvENTIoN.--On Tuesday
last Temperance Convention was held at
Nevada The object of the convention was
declared to be to secure the nomination Of
temperance men to the various Offices by both
conventions. They determined to form no
separate organization, but to support such
men as might please them by whichever par
ty nominated.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

One of the prettiest prayers we ever heard
of was that of little girl, not quite three
years old.
20, Lord, bless my dear papa, and my
sweet mamma, and our man John, and our
horse Billy. and Katie's bright star Venus,
and all the beautiful flowers. Amen"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS thanks are due
both Express Companies for favors during the
past week. For full files of the down river
papers, and the weeklys from various por-
tions of the State, the gentlemanly agents
will please accept our thanks.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13
GRASS VALLEY, JULY 13, 1854.

Iowa Hiu.-Mr. CORNELIUS T. CUTTER is agent
at Iowa HILL at the Office of Wells Fargo Co.,
at which place the TELEGRAPH will be delivered ev
cry Thursday. ANY business intended for this Office
frer that place viii be promptly attended to by Mr..
Cutler.
Gardiner g. Kirk are our agents in Sacramento
at-the Post Office literary Depot, third street next
20 the Post Office Any business connected with
she "Ty12GRypH" entrusted with them, viii be
faithfully attended to-
Mr. L. 2. Fisher is our sole Agent fer The Grass
VALLEY TELEGRAPH i'll San Francisco He is elapow
cred to receive advertisements and receipt for the
same. All advertisements left with Mr. Fisher will
receive prompt attention. He may be found at his
desk in the Merchants Exchange.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE ALrA.-We can
not but regard the letters of Mr.. Kenlble, as
the most correct and concise statements which
we obtain from the seat of war. Writing
without prejudice, he gives us matters as he
sees them, and as they really are.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

GRATEFUL. YoUNG ANERICA---A day or t.y,7
since, an adventurous hoy, numbering some
ten summers, undertook to scull q skiff across
the Ohio, from Cincinnati to Covington.
When little over half his voyage had been
accomplished, German gentleman, standing
on the Kentucky side, saw tie frail bark cap
size, and the boy struggling in the angry
tide. In moment lie diycsted himself of
coat and boots, plunged into the stream, and
swan to the youth assistance lie reached
him just as be was sinking the last time, and
caught the yoqngster by the head, on which
the latter seized him by the arm, and for
moment both were in danger of being lost.
Happily, the gentleman possessed great pres.
ence Of mind. and gave the boy a sudden
kick, the effect of which was to cause him to
release his hold, and enable his preservcr to
bring him safely ashore. Again on dry land,
Young America shook himself. like q true
water dog, and turning to his prcserTer, said,
in emphatic tones, What the devil did YOU
KICK me for. you ID old Dutchman?n and
with this expression of thanks, the youncster
started off, leaving bis "Dutchman'' staring
after him. with mingled feelings Of surprise
and admiration, at such a genuine and fer
vent expression Of gratitude from so vounoa
hand Gin. Com.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

fURNITUhE.-The comfort VIC experience as
we stretch off in one of Williamsons cane seat
rocking chairs, leads us to advise all our
friends to give him call. He can be found
at Hansons old stand, on Main street. He
has splendid lot of furniture.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

WHEAT.-Along with very polite note we
received sample OF wheat from the Penn
Valley Ranch. Messrs. Ennon and Rule, as
sure us that they find wheat much more
profitable crop than barley. It will indeed
be great advance, when we raise our own
-four.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

TO We would remind our friend II. /.
b. that we never publish communication
unless the name Of the author is given. If
he will give US his proper signature, we will
then notice his article. Meanwhile we would
inform him thatwhat little cash we possess is
invested in anything else but quartz mills.
and that we receive pleasure rather than pro-
fit, in speaking of that great branch of mining
interest.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

TEN AMAZON HUMBUG gold discoveries have
about become exploded. Hundreds of disap-
pointed adventurers are in deplorable state
Of destitut;on in Lima Most Of these came
from Australia, and among then' are a great
many Americans.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

gaS- There is no other town in the State
of the size of Grass Valley, where no proper
receptacle for the dead is provided. We need
Cemetery, although it must be acknowledg-
ed that the town is very healthy.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Mr.. Frank Schmerbauch, who was killed at
the Race Course, has no family in the Allan
tic States, as has been stated by some of our
contemporaries.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

~ Our circulation always large, is now
larger than that of any other country paper
IN the State Nor do we have any dead heads
on our list, if we know it,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

OFF FOR THE MoUNTAINs.-Quite party
started cut this morning for trip to the
Sierra Nevada. Madame Lola Montez, Old
Block, DR.. Delevan, and others are of the
company. 1t is their intention to be absent
two or three weeks.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

The following toast was given at Spring
field in the Southern mines on the 4th.
The Ladies of California. A delegation Of
the Worlds Fair. They merit and Justly de-
serve the admiration of those who enjoy their
favor
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

SOUTH YUBA CANAL.-We find letter in
the Nevada journal" stating that the engi-
neering staff will be sent out in time to build
the dam during the low stage of water in the
South Yuba.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Gg~ The loss by the late fire at Columbia
is estimated at half million of dollars. At
San Francisco, eighty buildings were burned
on Tuesday. Loss $4,000. At Minnesota
$4,000.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

@s- The neatest little place in the burgb,
is the new saloon opened on Saturday night
by Charley Foy. Those who prefer some
thing little stronger than water, say the Ii
quors are capital.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

A CAPITAL TOAsT.-The following toast
was drank at social gathering in Baltimore
few days since. It is hard to beat: ''In
ascending the Hill of prosperity, may we neY-
er meet friend.n
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

DECIDEDLY CooL.-Our friend Steve Wal
worth most agreeably astonished us the other
morning, by placing inside of our door box
tlled with the coldest kind of ice. Gratitude
and the gift, kept us in capital bumor during
the entire day.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

CLERK OF THE SUPREME Court "A CORES
pondent in Marysville suggests the name of
Gen. Allen, editor of the Herald, for Clerk
of the Supreme Court. The General possess
ses ali the Jeffersonian qualifications for the
Office, and there is no Whig in the State we
should support with greater degree Of plea
sure, But we think the readers of the Her
aid would get up protest against the Gene
RAILS accepting the nomination. Union.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

DISCOVERY OF QUICKSILVER MINE.-The
Sonora HERALD says, Quicksilver mine
has been discovered in Mariposa county, about
so miles north of San Louis Gonzaga.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

The Grafton delivered at Marysville on the
4th July, by N, Carroll. is published in the
Marysville Herald, It is one of the best We
have ever read
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

It is reported that 10000 citizens of Iowa
and other Western States are about emigrat-
ing to Nebraska.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

THE MUGGINs, is the title of little paper
just started at Columbia. 1t is filed with
jokes, fun and Mugginism in general
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

The brother of John Mitchell has just Sc
cured patent for an improvement in the
type-setting machine, which, it is said, Sc
cures rapid distribution as we'll as quick set
ting
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

@g- Stockton papers inform US that the
Montplaiser troupe are soon to open the the
atre in that city.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Gg- Several of the Western papers have
hoisted the name of Thomas Fl. Benton, as
the Presidential candidate for '56.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

The RoBINsoNs.--We are informed that this
family are meeting with extraordinary sue
cess at Placerville, Diamond Springs, and
other mountain localities. WE'LL they are
worthy.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

10 The Down with the duster' is doing
good service this warm weather. Crandall
is determined that it shall not get ahead of
him.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Nay The sermon of DR.. Scott was atten-
lively listened to, by a large audience on
Thursday evening last.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

10 We have noticed three runaway teams
this week. No great damage done, other
than general spilling.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

gag~ A difficulty has arisen between the
Mayor and Marshal of San Francisco, which
is more matter Of regret than comment.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

18~ The Bear which is to fight at Iowa
Hill was,carried through town yesterday and
raised no small crowd. She seems really
savage.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

10 Much diss ltjsfactioa prevails on ac-
count of the removal Of Lieut.. Beale th~ Ia
dian Agent.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

s~ The fire in Columbia is supposed 10 be
the work Of an incendiary.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

lsS Our thanks are dne Mr. Eel for fire.
quent attention paid orr Office.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Several lives ere reported to have been
lost in the late fire at San Francisco.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Gas~ The Union Course is becoming one 0f
the most fashionable resorts of oar neighbor-
hood.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

Go1NG HoHE.--Gen. J. Winchester. one Of
our most respected ard enterprising citizens
left this morning oa visit 10 his home il the
East. May success attend him.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

DEATH CAUSED BY THE BITE OF A RATTLE
sNAkE.-A miner named George THOMPSON,
residing on Kentucky bar, op osite Rattle,
evening, caused by the bite of rattIesnaEa
on the preceding night. 1t appears that the
unfortunate man was awakened on Friday
night by severe pain in his arm, which caus-
ed him to leave his bed and bathe his limb in
wafer. lie found little relief, however. and
again arose and lit his candle, when. to his
dlsmay' huge rattlesnake. disturbed by the
light. crept from the bed where he had. nnbe-
known to his victim, inflicted the fatal wound.
1T frey was instantly sent for from Rattle
snake bar. who came and exerted his utmost
skill to relieve the suffering of his patient,
but all was of no avail. He fingered in in
tense agony until evening of the ensuing
day, when death put an end to his torment,
Mr. M thompson was a worthy, industrious
young man. and had been resident on the
river for long time. He was formerly a
citizen of the State of Maine Union.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-13

BEES IN CALIFoRNIA.-It is known that the
honey bee is not to be found in its wild state
in California, and repeated attempts have
been made to introduce it from the East. Tn
nearly every instance, however. they failed.
we learn from the California Farmer" that
Judge Daniels has at length succeeded. and
mas, mas now upon his farm six hives, whose busy
little occupants are thriving finely. 1t is es-
teemed matter of great moment to get them
acclimated.-[ s. F. Herald.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-01
LosDos, AuslS,

LONDON, AugI<s 16, 1854.
Determination Of Engla-d aud France 10 kvarr
the Csar- The Matermi Gaarantees Of Peace-
Cho~ces f:hs Expsdifion to the C,imea-Ois
sotssfacfion at the Operations ia the Baltic
Whatfhe Elder Put Would Hare Dove Com
duct If the Turks and hs Assisfance of their
Aliies-- Fsxsuciaf War Caicuiations Defivery
Of die OYesfospn Dispatches IN Lond N : Lao
.sAn RuH Fxis-Pas isament- The Post Office
ond Asmy, Re.
Ths Czar Ia now on TIE defensive. He has been
ive1 from the Prncipslities. The Crimes ID about
TO be invaded BY the French and Engitsh. AustriA
s about to enter the Prncipalites TO project them
nom renewed Russian invasion, aud, nota tavithstaod
ipg that Russis has re crossed the Puth, and tho
cause Of the war no longer exists. Austria, II is
said, 10 In union With France, tn key and Ecglsnd,
to exact material guarantees from Rnssis that the
peace Of Eu ope stall not sgsin be disturbed. rhe
contemplated ma erial gusrs srsrtees appear to be tie
sbrogstop Of all Russian riahts over the Dan abiau
p,ip ipsies, feeicg the Danube from Rusaiso In
AueDce, md ue destru ton Of 6sbes'opo'. 10 the
Baltic. se Aans lei -.ds arc bsirs ir-cs.c. hy he
AnsieFrsnsA 0sSt and ths Hfsoeh army.