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IF any State deems the retail and internal traffic
In ardent spirits injurious to its citizens and calcu
lated to produce idleness vice, debauchery, see
nothing in the Constitution Of the United States to
prevent il from regulating restraining the trac
or from prohibiting it altogether If thinks proper
Chisf Justice Ia,Hy.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29
Hymenial.

THE " bachelor button" to our literary
co-terie fell off this week, and we are left
alone to buffet the storm of public expec-
tation. Well, eve sail see vat We sail see;''
and perhaps, if the "old clo' man comes
round shortly, we'll strike bargain to
have I" the same old button replaced and
the button hole - corresponding Also
Col. R. H. Taylor is no longer one of US, y
but the sober, staio and married man; and
the knowledge of his happiness makes us
reflect upon our own loneliness, and brings
to mind the old song. will nobody marry
me?" We are afraid not-Time, the de-
stroyer of everything verdantly vegetable
has scared the leaves on our stalk, and
withered all that promised once to bud and
branch so beautifully. The ladies were
wont to say "oh, my what nice young
mani but now coil up their nasal and
call us ugly hideous; precisely what we
used to say when we lived in a country
where wives are to be had for buying p
Here that precious article is in better de-
mand, however, and can only be got by
coaxlng-an art in which we find ourself
deficient when pitted against Young Anne
rica. But, as the milk is spilled, it is
folly to cry" we'll add our piping voice to
the multitude of congratulations. and wish
him and his lady long life to enjoy " the
pleasures of matrimony."
CUPID, the sly little rascal, has been
poaching in the bachelor grounds this week
and succeeded in carrying off another dee,
friend, Mr.. T. S. Clark. May the morn
ing Of his and his lady's joy never have a
sunset.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29
JONES' HOTET.

THE proprietor of this house takes this
s5:; method ofinforming his old friends and
A the public generally, that he has re-
moved from San Francisco to Sacramento,
on ] street, between Front and Second, and
is happy to inform them that he is prepared
to receive them under more favorable cir
cumstances than ever before. He does not
think it necessary to go through the regular
routine of describing his house, servants,
horse, gun or dog, in order to draw, bat
will say, without fear of contradiction, that
his is the best house and the best furnished
house in the State, and he intends to keep
it in all respects as well as he knows how.
Gentlemen with their families coming to
Sacramento are particularly requested to
visit and examine his rooms before locating
permanently elsewhere.
mar 4-3ms DAVID JONES.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

board, and it is necessary to do something
for living in country where everybody
works at every thing. We have often
seen young men with very delicate hands,
which parental indulgence never allowed
to come in contact with the implements
of a respectable trade, making ludicrous
efforts to navigate a wheelborrow on a
narrow plank, or capsize boulder, much
to the amusement of moro experienced
miners, who year ago were US feeble and
awkward as they A couple Of months
afterwards We have found the same indi-
viduals, with hardened hands and faces
cmbrowned by the sun, cutting down
California pine to dam up the river, and
harness it to machinery. They have
served brief apprenticeship to labor,
caught the hopeful spirit which animates
everybody in this hopeful country, and
after working for others until they have
gaiueG experience and litth.money they
have set up for themselves. And these are
the Eaen who succeed-men who are willing
to engage in any and every respectable
employment until they meet with an op-
portunity of doing better.
We Of course do not intend this article
for the ediication of "old miners" but for
the numerous inexperienced emigrants
who are now making their way into the
mountains. A few days since, we were
accosted by tall, fine looking man, who
requested us to inform him "where he
could find diggings in which he could
make small wages-"say an ounce a day
right along ?" and it was evident that the
man was serious in his opinion that such
places were quite at our disposal.
We have received several letters of in
quiry respecting the prospects in this
country, and the only answer we have to
make is that we believe the prospects are
as good as they ever were. 1t requires
more labor and persevering industry than
formerly; the surface diggings and the
river banks do not pay so well as they did
two years ago, but other discoveries have
been made on the hill sides and in the
gulches which pay perhaps better. In
these places months of labor is sometimes
required before any return is made, but
after the claims are opened and every
thing in readiness, the yield is often as
great as it formerly was on the bank of
the river
To such as have come to this State with
the intention of working in the mines we
have only to say, that we see no reason
for disappointment and despondency.-
From the head-waters of the American to
the North Fork of Feather river, there is
a vast mining region whose resources are
rapidly being developed. Here enter
prising men will find employment for years,
either in working the mines or in the
pursuit of other occupations. The nature
of the diggings precludes the possibility
of their being worked out in three, five, or
even ten years. Go to the mines with
reasonable expectations, and three years
hence ifyou exercise half the industry and
economy required in the old States, you
will have no reason to regret leaving
home to try your fortunes in the mines
of California.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29
MARRIED.

In Downieville, on Monday evening, 24th
inst, by Rev. Chas. Bonner, Col ROBERT
Fl. TAYLOR to Miss MARY j. LEAHIGH.
In Downieville, on Tuesday evening, 25th
inst, by Rev. Chas. Bonner, Mr.. TRUMAN
S. CLARK to Miss HANNAH CARY.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

at work. Persons who have been under
ground need not be told that for some
minutes after one enters tunnel, hun
dred torches would not enable him to see
until the eye accommodates itself to the
light. Nothing else but Aladdins lamp
would enable him to see ten pound
chunk, but in a few minutes object be-
come visible. Here as well as in dozen
other tunnels the miners took pains to give
us all the information desired; the receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged. 1t may
be as well to mention that we met with
several of our fellow laborers OF 49 and
80, who by the way are now reekoned
among the lucky hombr>s.
In many Of the drifts timbering is un-
necessary, the cement overhead being /
most as hard as the rock itself; the tunnels
are arched over, so that it is impossible for
the ground to give way. From SIX to
eighteen men are employed in each tunnel,
who, divided into sets, relieve each other
night and day until Sunday comes, then
some betake themselves to their cabins and
others go on spree.
The completion of the Minnesota Water
Ditch is all that is required to make this
place one of the most populous districts in
the Northern mines. There are sluice
diggings in the neighborhood of the town
which will pay good wages for years to
come. The ditch and entire works will be
completed this summer; then not Only will
Minnesota be greatly improved, but
numerous other villages will spring up
along the works, where thousands will
find employment.
Musical.
"There was sound of revelry by night,
And Downievillc had gathered iD her beauty
and her chivalry,'
HARK! what sound is that Tis the
premonitory notes of the horse-fddle, the
tinkling Of extempore cymbals, and all
kinds Of tintinnabulary instruments in
rehearsal. Presently there rose upon the
startled ear of night sound so hideous
that even the dogs forgot to bark, and
the rats hustled off to their hiding places.
An amateur fiddler narrowly escaped
lock jaw, and even a trombone player
betrayed symptoms of uneasiness. Louder
oiiu lOuoCl lOSC lilC III ,dNOD-
er sounded the bass of the horse-fiddle, while
an Internal clatter was kept up by nom
descript wooden instrument, which was
responded to by the enthusiastic perform
ance on tin pans, mill saws and sheet iron.
But after while the food Of harmony
began to subside; bottles were seen
in an inverted position and musicians
ditto. The strains of the horse-fddle
died away, and the performers were seen
pursuing a serpentine course to no
where in particular; the dogs ventured
into the street and held a convention of
their own, and the rats peeped out of their
holes at couple of Cinnamon who had
been spell bound by the harmonious ming
ling of sounds.
And wherefore all this ado? Simply
because bachelor friend or two had seen
the error of their ways and suffered matri-
mony.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29
1854.
Thermometer.

The first day of past week showed hard
until evening, and remained damp and
cloudy until next day, (22d,) which was
clear and cold; 23d, clear and pleasant;
24th, clear and pleasant in the morning,
and slight showers in the evening; 25th.
clear in morning, at midday rained hard
and continued till evening, when it again
cleared; last two days of the week were
clear and delightful.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

SroLEx.-The State Journal charges
the San Joaquin Republican with pur-
loining valuble piece of poetry written
by Miss Matilda Heron. 'Wanted-a copy
at this Office.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

MINNESOTA WATER CoMPANY.--A
meeting Of the company was held in the
Court House On Thursday evening, the
9th inst, at which seventy-two shares
were represented. Various proposals
for the construction of the Minnesota
Water Works were received, and the con-
tract given to Messrs. Davis, Robinson,
Day & Co., of Gibsonville, at S39,2OO.-
They contract to complete the entire
works within five months from the time
of the completion of the saw mill, which
will be in three or four weeks from this
time. The next lowest bid was
offered by Messrs. Ford, Porter & Co., at
$4,000 per mile.
We are glad to learn that this work is
about to be prosecuted with energy. The
miners at Minnesota and elsewhere on the
line of the works are anxiously waiting
for its completion. Since visiting that
place we regret that we had not foresight
enough to secure few shares before they
became SO valuable.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILRoAD-Col.
Wilson, President of the company, arrived
on the Cortes. He has purchased all the
materials for the road and shipped them
before leaving New York. A corps of
engineers will arrive by the next steamer
and commence surveys of the line.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

BUSINESS streets are every day
crowded with pack mules, and business
generally improves as the season advances.
New arrivals almost every day Of hopeful
hombres in search Of the root of all evil.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

VIEW OF MINNEsorA.--In our next will
be found view of Minnesota accompa-
MED by . short description and history
of the town.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29
Van Winkle & Duncan.

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS in iron
L steel, anvils, vices, borax, horse shoe
nails, ETC., 4th street, between and sts,
Sacramento. ap 29-2m
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29
SpetiaI Motitts.

NGTHE DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL Coxxrr-
TEE OF SIERRA COUNTY will please meet at
the Office of Spear l. Cossitt, in Downieville,
on the 10th of May, at o'clock p. NJ
Punctual attendance of all the members of
the committee is requested, as business of
Importance will be transacted at the meet
ing. H. B. COSSITT,
ap 29-2t Secretary.
gs~ ASSESSMENT NoTIcE.-Shareholds
in the Minnesota Water Co. are hereby
notified that an assessment of $40 on each
share will be due on the 3Oth inst.
By order Board of Trustees:
E. J. SMITH, Sec'y.
Downieville, April 18th, 1854. apr l5-3t.
SERVICES in the NJ E. Church, Rev. L.
Bonner, pastor, every Sunday morning, at
10 O'Clock, and Sunday school at pm.
MOUNTAIN SHADE LODGE f. and A. NJ.
meet first and third Saturday in each month,
at o'clock. P. NJ, over Empire Saloon.
~cc~o~~~o~~~~~~~~~~oo~~~~
Sons OF TEMPERANCE meet in the N. E.
Church every Monday evening, at seven
o'clock.
s~ BECK'S EXPRESS to Gibsonville and
intermediate points, leaves every Sunday
morning, and arrives Wednesday evening.
apr22 If
las-LANGToN & Bros EXPRESS, until fur.
urther notice, will close at their office in
Dowuieville at o'clock A. NJ, for Marys-
vile and intermediate points. apr 22-tf
-~~~~-----~-------~--~--
10 LANGToN & Bros PASSENGER TRAIN
will leave their Office in Downieville at 9
o'clock A. NJ, regularly until further
notice. apr 22-tf
7->--~o-~~~~~r>~-~~>~-~~~-~.
States Mails.
Arrive semi-monthly, about the 10th and
24th. Leave semi-monthly, about the llth
and 26th.
California Mails.
LEAVE Monday, ARRIVE Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday. Saturday.
DoWnieville Retail Prices Current.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29
DIED.


In Downieville, on Saturday, April 22d,
FRANK NJ. J. AVER, son of Mr. Milo j.
and Mrs. Aver, in the Sth year of his age
Little Frank had just arrived from his
friends in Vermont and had come here to
join his parents, of whom he was the delight
and pride. While playing upon the hill
side, in high health and spirits, be acciden-
tally fell into an old shaft which had some
time ago been dug for mining purposes,
and, as there was large quantity of water
at the bottom, the poor little fellow was
drowned before assistance could be rem
dered.
Frank had been in Downieville but one
day! After having travelled so many thou
sand miles, and just as his parents had be-
gan to realize the happiness of his presence.
he is summoned to the spirit land. An
affliction SO sudden-a bereavement so
heart-rending in its circumstances has called
forth in our little community an universal
expression OF sorrow; and although the boy
had been here but one day, many a hot tear
was shed by real friends whom his gentle
manners and intelligent conversation had
won.
Ihe attempt to offer any consolation to
the afflicted parents we feel would be out
OF place. We can only say to the afflicted
parent
see
The cloud that hangs above thy joy;
Thy memory rests on thy angelic boy
VINO held thy hand when on thy evening
[walk,
And by his little talk
Beguiled thee SO
That life without him seemed an utter wo /
Thy lamb is safely gathered in the fold
The fold eternal, in the better land:
His hand is in the gentle SHEPHERp's hand
And by HIS side he walks, as once of old
He walked with thee along this beauteous
His eye, that glistened with sinless mirth
L. brighter now; his voice.
The sweet resonance of the sweetest bell.
ls sweeter now in its harmonious swell.
In that grand hymn wherewith the blest
VI lrejoice."
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

EC-Pcrsens desirous Of sending the SIERRA
CITIZEN to their friends in any part of the
Union, can have every numberregularly for
warded, prepaid, by remitting the subscrip-
ton either to this Office or to any of our
authorized agents, giving the address Of the
parties to which the paper is to be sent.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

MOUNTAIN SHADE LODGE f. and A, NJ.
meet first and third Saturday in each month,
at O'Clock. p. NJ, over Empire Saloon.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

Sons OF TEMPERANCE meet in the N. +.
Church every Monday evening, at seven
o'clock
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29
Mining Items.

q
DowSIEvILLE.-Messrs. Finny & Co.,
took out of their tunnel in the Blne Banks
72 OF this week. The yield Of this drift
has been extraordinary within the last
three months, ranging from 80 to l49 or
per week.
CARTER & Co., formerly known as Gass
& Co.-result of this weeks work. from
| 1O1s to 15 OF per day.
Watson & Co.. Immediately above, have
penetrated the hill $50 feet, but have not
reached the channel yet. There is no
| doubt but that their claims will pay equal
| " as we'll as the above.
! THE SusQUEHANNA Tunnel, 500 feet in
length, is paying from $8al0 to the hand
They have reached high ridge of rock,
which throughout the diggings separates
the front from the back channel.
BUNKER HILL Co. recently COM
menced operations, and have excavated
some forty feet feet Of the main drift
Yesterday they took out liz OF. This
tunnel is located on what was formerly
considered a very rich part of the Banks.
1HE KEYSTONE Co. are employed in
cutting through the rock. The front part
of the claims paid well, and there is no
doubt but that the back channel is equally
as good.
ZUMALT FLAT-Messrs. Fulton & Finny
are doing exceedingly well, sluice washing
in the bank which was supposed to be
worked out. Within the last seventeen
days they have taken from these claims
I27 o. From 3 to men are employed.
CAYorEvILLE-W understand that
two or three companies at this place are
making very good wages. This place
was somewhat famous in lo50-'51.
WARREN HHL.-Quite brisk business
is doing at this place. Last Saturday
VIM. McCielland, with only three hands.
took out $1,000. Messrs. Reider & Co.,
during the week, realized about $780,
Barwell & Co., with three hands, took out
$500. Several other claims are paying
extremely well. A number of parties are
busily at work 'opening up new claims
which are supposed to be valuable.
SEARS DIGGINGs.-Reports from this
place are unusually favorable, but no par
tituiIil tlCNOGutc udfC ICciCilCQ Us. ClSOtlS
acquainted with that district are aware
that very few big strikesare made, though
at the end Of the mining season the yield
OF the mines is larger than that Of any
other district in the county. There are
several EXTREMITY rich claims there, but
generally the claims pay SO regular that
there is but little difference between the
yield of one week and another, and after
the members of a company have received
three OF four large weekly dividends, they
take but little interest in having their
success reported.
From Craig's, Port Wine, Eureka and
Monte Cristo, the accounts are about as
usual at this season Of the year. Every
thing is hustle and activity, many persons
making fortunes, and a great number of
comers and goers who look on and do
nothing. We intend sometime during the
coming week to visit these places and
make more particular report.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

San Francisco. -. ! L. p. FISHER
Sacramento. ........... GARDINER 6 KIRK
NaEysville.. ........ .GEo. S. BECKER
Minnesota. ..........A.S. A. S. McMILLEN
Goodyear's Bar. :. 49,. C. +. MYERS
Forest City. - WINTERS & HErpERLEr
Craig's. S. d. MOORE
Eureka ka.... HARLOW KIMBAI.L
st. Louis. .........,..>. L. O. PREsToN
Chaudlerville .,..,. JOHNSON & CRIrCHER
Pine Grove GEO. DAVIDSON
GibsonviIle le.,...... JAMES BIGLow
Camptonville ....R RUTHvEN & Co
Fosters Bar ar.....GE GEO. A. KING
Parks Bar. ar.........S SHEARER & Co
Nevada City,. ADAMS & Co
Sears Diggings. Il. s BECK
The Sierra citizen., 1854-04-29

g~ BECK'S EXPRESS to Gibsonville and
intermediate points, leaves every Sunday
morning, and arrives Wednesday evening.
apr22 If