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The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

The WEATHEE.-Since Monday morning We
have had a rather unusual amount of rain Of
this season Of the year Daring Wednesday.
Wednesday night and Thursday, there was
scarcely cessation for a moment. Monday and
Tuesday were showery--the rain however, pre-
dominating. Tie streams are raising materia'.
ly, and if the rain continues day or two lou
ger they will be very much swollen.
This rain, however, is quite opportrne, as the
water in short raYines had already given out,
which will now again be supplied with quite
IN abundance of water 1t will also serve to
increase the water in the larger streams, upon
which We depend for our summers supply in
the bitches
A little warm sunshine too, should it succeed
the rain will give a cheering impetus to the
growth Of vegetables in the numerous gardens
in our vicinity.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

NEW BooK.-We have received from
W. p. Browne, bookseller in Grass Val.
ley. and the author, each, copy Of A.
Delano's travels across the plains. 1t is q
volume of 384 pages, neatly printed and
bound, and is embellished with numerous
engravings characteristic of the scenes OF
an overland journey to California. Though
written by the veritable "Old Block" the
style is Of that pure simplicity which gives
to a narrative more than half Of its en-
chantment. From the cursory review we
have given it, We believe it to be one Of
the best volumes of the times, and certain.
ly will lose nothing by comparison with
any other book Of travels in existence.
They are for sale also at c w. Muliords S,
Nevada. Price, single copies, $3.50.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

the world would regard as al iIiamy. IL spite
of remoustrances in behalf of the peace Of the
world, he refused the concession. France and
England were aroused to sense Of their dam
ger, but had even then been willing to see Tur-
key sacrificed, rather than jeopardise the peace
of the world and lay aside the animostIes they
50 much loved TO cherish towards each other
Diplomacy set itself to work to accomplish q
peaceful termination to the affair, even though
it should be done by the sacrifice OF another
slice of Turkey at the altar OF Russian arro-
gance. But the Porte was resolute, and no
further concession would be made. The bully
was compelled. much against his will to night,
aud the first campaign has been gloriously
won by Turkey, single handed, against Russia,
ponderous as her power has been admitted to
be.
At this juncture another powerful thought
seized upon the brain Of the Four Powers >
If we do not see Turkey righted in this matter,
there is another young giant west of the At
lantc that will. America must not be allowed
so broad pretext for the introduction into
Europe of her republican principles. Her peo-
pie are ripe for the occasion, and her resources
ample; she will not stand by with folded arms
and see the outrage perpetrated in cold blood.
If she is allowed once to gain a footing by in
terfering in so good cause, where and when
will her influence cease to be felt. Once let
the principles Of republican freedom get a foot
ing in the east, and Poland, Switzerland. Hun
gary, nay even Ireland and Greece may once
more re-kindle the fires of Liberty-despots,
Monarchs, X ings and Potentates may be sum-
moned to answer at the bar of republicanism
for the deeds of centuries, and the verdict will
surely leave them the losers.
Thus are the other powers of Europe driven
to execute justice, lest their suprneness may lead
to a result the end Of which may be to arouse
the world to more intimate knowledge of the
captivating principles of republican liberty.
Thus circumstanced, there is but little to fear
from the indecision of the combined powers of
Europe. Let Turkey steadfastly adhere to her
integrity--let her demand and accept nothing
short of full and complete justce-let her SUBJ
nit to no diplomatic propositions, and all she
may ask, must, and will be awarded to her.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21
MADAME ANNA TH1LLoS will give one of h

MADAME ANNA TH1LLoS will give one of her
inimitable Concerts at Concert Hall, on Satur-
day evening. Madam ThiIlon comes among us
with reputation scarcely eqnalled by any of
her predecessors. She has played in most of
the popular theatres of Europe and America, in
ali OF which she has sustained herself with un-
dimi3hea fenown, eclipsing all that has come in
her way. No oRe should fail to witness at least
one of her concerts. She will probably remain
and give another on Monday night, of which
due notice will be given. She performs IN Grass
Valley this evening.
Mr.. HuDsos, tfe great Irish Comedian VIII
assist Madame Thalon, in his inimitabie per-
formances Irish songs and delineations Mr..
Hudson, we believe, has reputation scarcely
equalled byany other comedian in the world
Taken altogether, We promise all who may
visit the Concert Hall on Saturday evening, q
treat not often available
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21


Died.; the Office of Dr. Hunt, In Nevada, on We'd
nesdny. Apr 10Th. OF strciu. und typhoid fever Ms
SAMUEL s. GREEN, aged about SO years
In Mr.. Green we have lost one Of our best
citizens. He was born, as near as we can as
certain. in Cambridge, Mass but in early life
moved to Medford, where he was married, and
went into business. He emigrated to Caifor-
MIA in f849, leaving his wife and children two
childrcn) in Medford Soon after his arrival
in California, he received the melancholy intel
ligence of his wifeis decease, and about the same
time met with several severe reverses in his De-
cuniary affairs through the uncertain chances
OF misfortune aud the cupidity of lawess men.
Never disheartened by his reverses, he came to
Nevada in the spring Of $780, and has remained
until his death. During his residence here he
has won for himself the esteem of all who
CHANGED to be thrown into his company, and
the gratitude Of many obliged friends AS a
man of business he was interchangeable, courte-
Gus, and honest Us friend, he was ardent and
sincere as a philanthropist he was free and
generous, never turning a deaf ear to the wants
Of sufferer, or failing to be among the foremost
in objects Of public enterprise No one knew
him but to respect and love him, and but few
men would be more missed in the community
than he But short time before his death he
was possessed of strong and even unusually
vigorous body and mind, grasping the future
with his imaginations, but little anticipating
the near approach of his coming dissolution.
Although the weather was very severe, his re-
mains were yesterday followed to the grave by
one of the largest funeral professions ever as
sembled in this place Both Odd Fellows and
Nasons followed their brother to the grave. A
discourse was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Tansey, OF
the NJ +. Church.
[Medford papers end Boston Post please
copy.l
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21
z EXPLOSION
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From the Sun of Monday We extract
the following account of another awful ex-
pIosicn BY which some thirty pc sons were
ins,antaneously hurled into eternity:
"The Secretary, commanded by Capt.
E. w Travis, left Broadway wharf, in
this city. for Pentaluma, at 10 II O'Clock
on Saturday morning, wi h about sixty
passengers on board. halt of which number
were women and children. Soon after she
left she was overfaken by the steamer Ne
vada, bound for the same place, when,
Judging from the attendant circumstances,
the engineer. Mr. Bessie. became exclted,
and crowded steam TO race with the Neva-
da. At this time the two boats were near
ly abreast of each other, and about one
hundred yards apart, when an awful explo-
sion occurred on board the Secretary, hurl-
ing many persons into eternity without
moments warning. Fragments Of the boat,
machinery and human beings, were sent
whirling through the air in all directions.
The cries and shrieks of those who escaped
instant death were truly appalling, and
the whole scene was horrifying in the ex-
treme.
The hull of the Secretary was blown
part in the centre, fore and aft, showing
that an enormous power had been in ope'
ration to produce SO destructive an effect
The boat sunk at once, part Of the bow and
the hurricane deck remaining out of water,
on which all those who escaped had taken
refuge. A great many persons were blown
overheard, some of whom were rescued
but a large number We're still missing
The names ofbut eighteen, who are known
to have perished. have been ascertained
thus far; from ;he number of missing,
however, and the number Of wounded who
will not probably survive, the fatalities may
be reasonably calculated at nearly thirty
As soon as the tragedy took place. the
Nevada came to the rescue of the suffer
ers, and remained over an hour, picking
up all she could. She then returned to
this city, reaching here about 8 l-2 P. NJ.
When the Nevada left the wreck, nearly
all the fragments had sunk, and the wreck
was as complete as could be"
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

ARRIVAL OF Col. FREMoNr.-&fety Of the
Party. Report of Deaths and Suffering not
T,ue.-Colonel Fremont arrived in San Fran
cisco by the Stockton boat of Monday, having
left his whole party in good health, on Satur-
day, encamped beyond Stockton. Col Ere
mont is in excellent health and is very hearty
The reports brought by Col. Babbitt, of the
loss of a number of his party and the intense
suffering of all, were much exaggerated. Col
Fremont's party was composed originally OF
eight Americans and twenty Delaware Indians,
and but one man, an American was lost. He
Jagged behind and finally became discouraged
and sat down in the snow, where he was found
by party sent back after him. He was
brought into camp. but all efforts to restore him
were in vain, and he died His whole party
are in good health.
Col. Fremont crossed the Sierra Nevada
near the head of the Merced River, and reports
that there is but little snow there. The rail
road route which he examined be considers to
be favorable. His explanations and notes are
very important, he having passed over good
deal of ground, over which no white man had
previously trodden. We hope to be able to
present in few days more complete account
of his trip-14ha
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21
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Lord Iimofhn Der-iI

MY DEAR CIVILIAN, alias, CIVILIAN. alias
SERviLE-one Having recovered from yio-
ent fit of admiration brought on by reading
your latest essay. embrace the first chance to
d:sabuse an interested public Of the impression
that the attack was fatal.
Learning to my regret that the printer has
pied his fonts of Greek, Arabic, and Chinese
am at loss to out-match your array of quota
tions; and not having had so good an oppor-
tunity to "steal the scraps" at the feast OF
words" we have both attended, ! trust you will
not take offence that do not, a. Cumberland
would say,
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

9- Right Rev. Bishop Kip, of the Episco-
pal Church, from San Francisco, will visit this
place to-day, friday and will have services at
the Presbyterian church this evening at :
O'clock in the evening
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

of oar town generally, bat who, though
they must necessarily hire assistance among
us, and pay large rent for hail, do not
expect TO take in more than one-ihird the
sum received by the proprietors of the
lighter, or even vulgar, caravans that trav-
ell as clrcuses.
We have suggested these things, believ
ing that our organization may be made a
blessing to the community. As we said
before, the experiment as yet has been but
half tried, and as, whatever imperfections
may have obtained at the commencement
will doubtless soon disapper, as tne result
of experience, it is better to bear with them
until they can be removed.
CoRoNER's INoUEsr.-On Monday morn.
ing last, o man named Charles Debron was
found dead in his bed at "Ohio Bar" on
Commercial st. A coroner's inquest was
summoned by Justice RoIfe. After prop
er examination Of the case, by one of our
best practising physicians. DR.. Knox, the
jury brought in verdict that deceased
came to his death by the combined effects
of an old fracture in. the skull, and the
immoderate use of alcoholic liquors.
We are informed that the statement
made in the last Democrat, that one Of the
causes CT his death was opium, is incorrect
the circumstances being as follows -
When discovered, the inquest was sum-
moned, and after an examination sufficient
to satisfy the jury, a verdict as above was
rendered. 1t was afterwards rumored that
a certain amount of opium was purchased
for him the day before, and suspicion
gained currency that he had committed
suicide. In consequence of this, another
jury was summoned, and more rigid ex-
animation was made in the presence
of several physicians. 1t was found that
scme time ago, he had received charge
of shot in the back part of his head ; frac-
turing his skull, but which had never been
extracted until taken out at the post NOR
tenn examination, lover twenty,) and thar
the wound was even yet suppaIating, and
fragments of the bone had frequently been
discharged. From this cause his brain
was highly infamed. and this infamma-
ton increased by the immoderate' use of
alcoholic drinks. And from the two caus-
es combined, resulted in his sudden death
He has been in the regular habit OF us.
ing opium, probably to relieve the constant
pain in his head 1t was for this the OPT
um was obtainad the day before, which was
found at the examination with The excep-
tion of a very small part of 1.-THE mss.
ing portion not icing sufficient to injure in
the least, even a person not accustomed
to its use.
After this rigid examination, the second
jury brought in the following verdict, the
same as the hrst -
"The name of the deceased was Charles
Debron. he came to his death on the morn
ing of the l7th of April, 1854 in the town
of Nevada. from the effects of an old frac-
ture in the skull, caused by charge Of
shot. from gun, lodged in the back part
of the head, combined with an excessive
use of alcoholic drinks.
E. D. Holt, G. W. Low,
F. Rearick, J. Allison,
c.. E. Wilmington, J. F. Price.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

sa There is project now on foot, with
prospects of success. to turn the waters of Lake
Michigan into the Illinois river, all uninterrup-
ted steamboat channel from the Mississippi to
the Lake
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

SHALL NEGROES GO TO ScHooI. ?-The
above question has somewhat agitated our
village for few days past, owing to mu-
latto girls having applied to our district
school for admission. The law under which
this school is organized, includes ALL cHlL-
DREN between the ages Of four and eigh-
teen years of age without making any ex-
ceptions. But very many of our citizens
object, in the most bitter terms to this mix
ing the two colors in such close contact and
direct equality. The plain and more gen.
erous Interpretation Of the enigma would
be that separate school room should be
occupied by them, as nearly all admit the
propriety of having them educated.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21
H@- in speaking OF the recent explosion, th

Bea- in speaking of the recent explosion, the
Alta makes the following just remarks
In another column We publish the evidence
taken before the coroner, on the inquests held
upon the bodies of two of the victims OF the Sec
retary slaughter. slaughter" may be consid-
cred harsh term to apply, an accident" Ger
tainly does sound less appalling but when so
many human beings have been suddenly killed
by worse than carelessness, and when all the
travelling public are liable to meet with SIM
liar fate from similar cause, it is no time 10 seek
for honied words with which tc ciotle the de
tails of this horrid affair The evidence, as Ia
ken, shows most coucIusvely that there was a
disposition on the part OF the officers Of the
Secretary 10 ontrun the Nevada. and that this
disposition was placed in practical form by
the engineer, who has paid the penalty of his
reckless tamperlng with human life. We have
heard Of the captain Of Western steamer who.
in his eagerness to outrun another boat, seated
upon the safety valve, and was blown in OH in
slant to atoms among the flying fragments OF
his boat and the mingled, mangled corpses OF
his passengers his was almost equalled by
the engineer OF the Secretary, who according to
the evidence of smith, had lashed down his
safety valve with the blade of an oar. Wheth-
er this was doue upon his own responsibility,
or by the orders OF his superiors does not fully
appear. He has gone, however, to give his ac-
count at higher tribunal, where it is to be
hoped he will meet with more mercy than he
accorded to those whose lives were forfeited by
his recklessness."
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

B6- The San Francisco Branch Mint, com
menced the issue of eagles and half eagles on
Tuesday last We have seen none of them.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

neA. The S. F.. Hernld confirms our notice
in another column of the bad prospects of the
Russian River miners.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

New CoIN.-Adams & Co. having made
the first deposit Of gold dust at the q. S.
Branch mint at San Francisco, have re-
ceived the return therefrom, specimen of
which in 800 pieces was shown us by the
gentlemanly agent o that enterprising com.
pany in this place, one day this week. 1t
is most beautiful coin, and, like the
branches at Dahlonega and New Orleans,
is marked with an S. under the eagle, to
distinguish it from the issue of other mints.
We are truly glad to see this coin among
US. We have always suffered severely for
want Of sufficient amount of coin to an
swer the purpos es of trade in California !:
and this, the only remedy that ever could
fully effect what we have so much needed,
we have no doubt will soon remedy the
evil
RE-PuBIcArIoNs The London Quar-
terly Review for January has just come
to hand, from the American publishers,
Leonard Scott & Co 70 Fulton st. n. Z.
Also. Blackwocds Edinburgh Review
They ere both filed With the most interest.
ing matter. some of which we may refer
to hereafter
We know Of no publications giving SO
satisfactory history of present and past
generations. as may be found in the Lon
don Quarterly and Nnrtb british. Raviews
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

The RUSSIAN RIVER MI Es.-A good deal
OF talk has renently been made about the rich
ness OF these mines. But it is now intimated
that it is another Gold Lake or Gold Bluffs
humbug some gentlemen who we're recentiy
attracted thither by the reports in clrcuia''oh'
have returned. and assure their friends that the
excitement is almost entirely gotteh up 'n'
interested motivcs-principaily oy the farmers
who want to dispose of their produce, assisted
'bv steamboatmen who have no objection to
carrying the passengers as far as the river travel
extends The returned victims, say there is gold
there, but in quite limited quantities, the best
wages not exceeding So per day.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

DyED-On the leth inst, Mr. II. w. ALzxAkpIa,
rner1y OF hsnstead county, Arkansas aged q years.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We are indebted to
C. w. Milford, for Grahams Magazine for
April, and for files of Atlantic papers.
Stiles has laid upon our table, full files Of
Pictorials, including Gleason's, the Illustrated
London News, and Punch, together with tie
Citizen.
We are also indebted to Stiles for Yankee
Notions, and two March Nos. of Littel. s Liv-
ing age. Besides the usual amount of excel.
lent matter they contain, these Nos. are embel-
lished each with a beautiful steel engraving.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-21

Died-At the Office of DR.. Hunt In Nevada, on Wed.
nesdny. April 10Th. OF structure ind typhoid fever Ma.
SAMUEL s. GREEN, aged about SO wears
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FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk 4 Fancy Gods,
N. d. PHILLIP Sc

Econst Of Lafayette and Church Stroets
(opposite Harvey Houss.)
A0lhow in store and will be receiving
IL daily from New York and Philadel-
phia full stock Of SILK and Fancy Goods,
which haYe all been selected by myself in
the northefn markets. In consequence Of
the increasing demands of his trade, his
stock Will, this season embrass larger a.
mount and greater variety than ever before !;
ne would beg leave to call PARTICULAR atten-
ton to his stock of ladies' DRESS GooDs,
which for novelty and elegance Of design
cannot be surpassed by any other hosile in
this 1ty. CONSISTING IN PART OF:
Rich brocade and glace silks ofths new
est colors and designs; Rich a6gpked and
plain black silks and Saline de chi6aj; Prins
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Sc and satin reps: White and colored en-
broidered crepes for party dresses; Rase
silks, French and Scotch plaids French
and English prints; white goods Of all des-
criptions, together with general assort-
ment Of goods adapted to a6pe trade, all OF
which will be offered at tRGmoet favorable
rates. With an earnestsdesire to conduct
my'business uporsthe principal Of doing, as
l would be done by Ihope to continue to
merit the confidence whcA has been 70 IL
berallY bestowed upon me.
octi5 s-y. w. D. PHILLIPS.
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NTARSH'S Improved Elastic Su

MARSH'S Improved Elastic sus-
AvA pender Shoulder Brace, the object
of which is to correct habitual STOPPING
round and crooked shoulders, weak back
and chest, and to preserve that erect and
graceful position which is indispensable to
health and beauty it is adapted to Men,
Women and Children ofsall ages, occupa-
tons and conditions lit is light, yet strong
perfectly elastic, simple, and beautifully
fulils the object designed. For sale by
Oct4. WIN. BoGEL. Druggist,
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Books! Books

Books Books
WEBSTER'S Die tionary, cteplmce
w quarto edition Swifts works COM
plete in two VOL; Vol Greenleaf on
evidence Hillard on Mortgages Ross
eau's confession Christmas Roses; The
Rose Bud: Juvenile Keepsake. Also a
large variety o. Diaries and Almanacs for
1854, and fine assortment of blank Cards
in store and for sale bys 4
nov. 10y GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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Fashionable Jewelry.

doLD EAR and Gold finger Rings;
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chains; gold and silver watches; pistols,
and coral beads, just received and for sale by
oct-6-ly. GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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WIN. cBOGEL.
Druglfisf and Apothecs

Dfug9fsf and ApOfheC0Yy.
X EEPS constantly on hand a large and
n well selected stock of fresh Drugs and
Medicines. All his preparations are pre-
pared by Northern manufactures, and pnt
up in the very bestmanncr to preserve their
medicinal virtues. In climate like this
persons should not overlook this important
consideration. tese. ~. 10.
90 Prescriptions filed with care at any
time of night OF day. s. octl0-y