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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

DAMAGES ON THE GRASS VALLEY SLIDE
The recent heavy rains have in several in
stances loosened the dirt above the tunnels on
Grass Valley Slide, to such an extent as to
cave several of them in, damaging several OF
them to the amount of three or four thousand
dollars. The work on all of them has been
suspended, with the exception of the Old
Colony Company, which, by the way, is still
Gholding on to the willows" One of the
Stockholders informs us, that two of their
hands, who are kept daily at their work, are
averaging for them, near fourteen ounces of
gold dust per day.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

MEXICAN NEws.-From Mexico, we learn
that political amnesty has been granted by
Santa Anna, to all political exiles.
Santa Anna has accepted the title of Cap
tain General of Mexico. The New Orleans
Delta, in commenting upon this, very sensi-
bly, says ''The people who could find pride
and delight, in designating such consum-
mate knave as Santa Anna by the titles
"Grand Elector Of Mexico, Grand Admiral.
Marshal General of the Mexican Armies. and
Most Serene Highness''- never stop
short of the grand and swelling epilogue of
Emperor.
At present, however, the name generally
adopted to characterize Santa Annals new
authority, is that of Captain General
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

NEATNEss.- love neatness onr oros
take In strangers house at glance Heav-
en- PITY the man who has slovenly house
Mlie' wealth may cast her favors around
MN, but dirt and disorder will make his
dwelling cheerless abode. AS we traverse
the country we look in upon the door-yards.
Ihe door-yard is the programme of the order
u internal arrangements. The clean swept
door-slll, and walk, and the flowers, are no
unmeaning indications, and we stop with
sense Of comfort where we know that "order
sreigns - Erchdnge.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

CONE AT LAsT.-On last Thursday com
menced the realization Of our long prayed
for rain 1t came like the visitation of a
heavenly messenger, without forewarning,
and only known to be from God, from the
ministrations of it's mercy. On Thursday
night the rain came down in torrents, and on
Friday, all our principal creeks and ravines
were swollen to such an extent as to prevent
in several instances, the crossing of stages,
wagons, &c.
On Saturday, the clouds still being propi-
tious, we were strongly reminded of g Old
Times" in the New England States, from the
beautiful manner in which the earth was
whitened over with substance which, though
cold in itself, is still sUarDsiag to the youth
ful heart. From Saturday till last evening,
we have experienced almost a constant snow
storm. Upon measuring its depth, we found
that on level, it was little over twenty
two inches deep.
By the way, we must not neglect mention
ing sleigh ride, which we took with our
friend, Mr.. Guiou, of the Grass Valley House.
Mr.. Guiou is regular old nglander,
and as circumstances show. would be the last
man to let S1aosU-stOrm pass off without TAX
ing drive under the crack of the whip,
amidst the falling of snow and the ringing of
bells.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

DAILY EVENING POsT.-We are under obli-
cations to Wells, Fargo & Co., for the eighth
number OF this very spirited and interesting
little sheet. Judging from its ably written ed
ltorials, as well as from the liberality of its
principles, we entertain no doubts as to its
future success.
BY the way, Stockton must be quite re-
spectacle city, both mentally and physically
to be able to give support to three good dai-
lies.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19
COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER.
(CoNTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.)

After the applause to Mr.. Sargents remarks
had somewhat subsided, the Telegraph
arose, and briefly responded to the toast,
adapting his remarks to the occasion. after
which, he offered
The Nevada Journal. In loosing Mr.. sar-
gent as its Editor, it looses the enlightenine
influences which have placed it as a Star in
the horizon of our California literature. .ap-
pzause.
Again. In its acquisition of Mr.. Gardner.
it has seized hold upon power, the strength
of which, shall hold it among the brightest
consultations of our Literary and Political
honors.
Mr.. Gardner was then called upon for
a speech, which he accordingly gave, af-
ter having first corrected the impression that
we had received with regard to his being Mr..
Sargents successor in the sanctum of the
Journal. Mr.. Gardner delivered his remarks
in very happy ana expressive manner.
Complimentary speeches and boasts follow
ed, till quite late hour. Among the toasts,
we are only in possession OF the following
BY Capt. John Day. Our Guest We com
mend hlru TO the safe keeping 0f Old
tune, on his journey hsgewari and may
hearts leap to greet him on lis arrival here,
and if, il after years, an inclination prompts
aim to revisit the scenes Of lis foar years
faithful labor. may the Golden Cate, and
friendly arms be open to receive him.
By J. P. Palmer. The pen in hand the
sNord in scabbard.
By Mr.. Colburn. The Freedom of the
Press. The Champion of Liberty can never
despair, while there remains in the field OF
action, an Orderly Sargent, to pitch lance
or fire gun.
Many of the speeches were ably delivered
dwell suited to the occasion: among which,
we might mention the name Of A. B. Dibble,
Esq, of Grass Valley also, Mr. A. Delano,
more extensively known as "Old Block" al
so, Mr. Farmer, of Nevada, and Dr's. Cleve-
land and Tompkins of Grass Valley, together
with others, that we should be happy to men
tion,' but will be obliged to omit for want ot
space, Altogether, we believe the exercises
passed off to the entire satisfaction of al
present.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19
For the Telegraph.
IMPORTANCE OF INCORPORATING GRASS VAI
ley

Mr.. ED1ToR,-Nothing in community
tends SO much to subvert order and virtue
and to encourage, develop and foster wee, a.
a want of government, anarchy, whatever
may be the purpose of human organization
In this respect, Grass Valley is deficient, be-
hind her compeers for municipal honors. the
City of Nevada having received an order from
the County Court, authorizing her incorpo
ration, under the Legislative Act, ''regula'
ting the Incorporation of towns"
BY procuring like order for the benefit O.
Grass Valley, many of the embarrassments
difficulties and dangers to which eur city are
continually subject might be thrust away
from them, much to their satisfaction and the
permanent welfare Of the town. We have a
good State government, a County govern
ment; but our popul0us little town, full Of
wealth, diverse and important interests, is
subject to no fit or peculiar regulations what
ever.
Ror protection against fires, nuisances,
regulation of Streets alleys, &c &C.. many,
and manifold affairs Of the town, having rel.
efence ts It's sscur = y-sris Sa,,or po-
ration on the simplest and most inexpensive
scale possible, is o5wfously necessary in the
eyes Of those who have bestowed attention
upon the subject
In the dry eold and windy weather that
we have experienced for q time, the premises
of different individuals have been on fire. and
thus mminently endangered the existence oi
our beautiful town, but notwithstanding such
fearful warnings, onr citizens have no au
thority to enforce salutary provision against
the disaster of widespread confagration
And thus, as nothing within the metes Of
God. universe, lives without law. the idea
would naturally occur, that law1ess tovr
had no great thing to hope for. Before i
is too late, when the advantages of sucb ,,
course are still before us, and open to on1
grasp, let our citizens take immediate mea
sures, as the Statutes provides for the incor
poration of Grass Valley Wewant no cata
logue OF city dignitaries to pay and pamper
but the simple elements of authority. neces
sary to subserve the practical ends of III,
people in securing the interests and welfar,
of the town. CITIZEN
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

FAMILIAR.--We are pleased to announce
the arrival of Col. ] G. Richardson with his
family, in Grass Valley. Col Richardson has
for several years been resident of our vii
lage. During the last three months; he has
been absent, having gone to the States for
his family, and now, that he has returned. we
can assure him that he is none the less well
come, on account of the valuable acquisition
to our village society, which his family has
furnished.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

VIvIFERous FIsH.-The discovery of the
species Of fish producing its young alive has
been lately attributed by the scientific jour
mails OF the East to Professor Agassiz. The
merit of the discovery, it will DO soon from
report of the recent proceedings of the Acade-
my of Natural Sciences in San Francisco. be-
longs to DR.. W. P. Gibbons, member of that
body.-TSmes and 7ronscrinf
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19
For the Telegraph.

Mr.. EDITOR :
The leading editorial of your last issue,
contained so many cogent reasons for the i'm
mediate incorporation of our village, that ]
have been expecting to see some Immediate
and efficient measures taken to accomplish
that enterprise. 1t must be obvious to every
citizen, that the good order and systematic
progress of our village, requires a little Le-
gislature, composed Of five Trustees to SUI
pervise the construction or adoption Of some
efficient means for preventing fires, or arrest
ing them when they occur. Some regard to
system and order should be had respecting
the formation of our streets and alleys, as
well as the construction Of bridges, and ma
ny other things for the security, convenience,
and beauty Of our village A concert Of ac-
tion is indispensable to effect this, yet no such
action can be had while in our present unin-
corporated condition. Who will make him
self public benefactor by circulating a pc
tition to our County Court, for incorporate
ing our village? All are interested; who
will lead the van of this enterprise?
CITIZEN.
We are much pleased to see the spirit mani
tested upon the part Of our citizens concern
ing the incorporation of Grass Valley. Last
week we wrote under the confirmed impress
sion that village Incorporation was abso-
lutely essential to the interests of Grass Val
ley. Since then, we have conversed with
many on the subject, all of whom concurred
with our statement of its Importance The
above able correspondence of two of our
prominent citizens on the subject, will meet,
we hope, with the immediate and hearty CO.
operation Of all interested in the prosperity
of our village.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

rs Wells, Fargo & Co., will please ac-
cept our thanks for the Sonora Herald, also
for the San Joaquin Republican, and the
Evening Journal. For these, with similar ia
vors from the lower cities, we are much oblig-
ed.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

RICH JEwELRY.-We are informed by Mr.
S. NJ Pratt, who has recently been below,
that he is now in expectation of splendid
assortment of Jewelry, all of which he is
acilling to dispose of on the most reasonable
terms
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

9T We are under obligations both to
"ells' Fargo d Co., and to Adams & Co.. for
the Sacramento Union, containing the
residents I Message. Also, to Wells. Fargo
d Co., for the Oregon Statesman
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

10 We are obliged to the Golden Era
lOr their Pictorial; it is handsome sheet
and creditable to their Office.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

Va We are obliged to Adams & O. for
late States papers; also for the Mountain
Echo, as well as for regular city EXCHANGES
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

THE MrNERs-In consequence of the re-
cent rain and snow, with which kind heaven
has furnished US, the appearance of the Mi
ner's has been greatly changed within the last
day or two, and we are glad to say for the
better. Having the assurance of an abun-
dance of water during the remainder of the
season, they are now ready to go to work with
good courage In short time, we shall pro-
bably be able to chronicle list of mining
news heretofore unexcelled in any portion of
the mining districts of California.
Who will be the first on the list?
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

"We are pleased to see that our neighbor
of the Grass Valley Telegraph is prospering.
He has recently enlarged the fair proportions
of his sheet, which from the beginning, has
been one of the handsomest and best conduct
ed papers in the mountains May his shadow
never be less"- Young America.
Many thanks to you friend editor, and per-
NIT us here to say that the Young Fnaerico
is a paper, upon the success of which, we
have ever looked with feelings of sincere plea
sure. May the success of your paper be equal
to that of the principles which you hold as
your motto, Young .fmerica and true pro-
greSSionn
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

Added to the above, are near five hundred
names, which, for want of space, we are
obliged to omit.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

Our THANKS are due to Mr.. WM.H. LFoNs.
Senator from Nevada County, for the Gov
ernor's Message, valuable papers, &c. &c
From the confidence We feel in this gentle
man, as well as in Mr.. Crenshaw, with Others
of our Nevada County Representatives, We
have no fears but that they will be all right
in every thing that pertains to the interests
of our county, or Of the State generally.
We also tender our thanks to the Hon. 7
G. Stebbins, of the Senate, for the second In
augural Address, of His Excellency, Johr
Bigler.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

RIr. Geo w. Woodwork is our regularly au-
thorized Agent for the " 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. TElos Boyce is our sole Agent for the GRASS
VAILRY TILEGRAPH in San Francisco. He is empow-
cred to receive advertisements and receipt for the
same All advertisements left with Mr. Boyce viii
receive prompt attention.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

DEATH FROM POISONING China woman
of q years of age, and of vigorous cOnstitu-
ton, died Tuesday morning, 10th, at the
Wisconsin House, No. 2, on Mill Street.
She had taken an overdose of opium,
whereupon q messenger was dispatched for
Dr. Shoemaker, who administered a prompt
emetic with the effect of dislodging some six
ty grains of opium. He was soon supplant-
ed, however, by Chinese Md, who admin
istered to the patient about LIB Alum, in So
luton of warm water, and ] OF. concrete To-
bacco Oil, as procured from pipe-stems per
anO.
The antidotes administered, undoubtedly
caused the woman's death, as the amount
given of either article was adequate to the
destruction of life, and in all probability, the
fatal dose of opium had been removed from
the stomach by the emetic.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

Col. NEGRETE.-On of the passengers by
the Southerner, was the late Commandante
at Encinada, Col. Negrete. After the cap
ture of the post, he came to the conclusion
that any further opposition to Los Ameri-
canos'' would be useless, and he was among
the first to surrender himself He is man
we'll advanced in years, and cannot be less
than sixty years of age. The Colonel says
that he is one of many in favor of the Anne
rican occupation of the country, and owning
property on American soil, he will never op-
pose their movements. He is low in stature,
with small contracted forehead and dark
sinister eyes. Evidently man of keen cum
ming and not without courage-COn .4do.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-01-19

We happened in afew days ago at the Store
on the corner of Main and Mir Streets fobn
son q Co. proprietors. and was somewhat as
tonished at the large and excellent assort
ment OF Groceries, Provisions, &c. &C.. which
these gentlemen have on hand. From their
large assortment of goods, as well as their
obllglng disposition, we doubt not that their
present stock, as large as it is. will he
considerably diminished in the course Of a
very few weeks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-16

FIRn rT LAFAYETTE. A.--At hAlEpast IL oosk
on the evening Of Tuesday, Jan. Are broxs out La
white st the foot Of Main street. the canal vhiofvas
not exiting ushsd unl the block Of buildings bsong to
and occupied BY Mr. WhiA wholesale and rstsiGrs-
rsrfy the butcher shop Of Robert Marshall the Inasa
House, belonging to and pied tavern By nur.
Icy, warhouss oc0psed BY Geo. Brayton, the ere.
house Of Bsnbridre Nix and warehouse bsIouxig -
j. Hughan entirely Consumed With all thsdeoa-
tents The Wind blowing ~ the time stroag Issss
from the southwest AID nothing but the supsrhnAn
ersrtons Of the nrsmsn as.istss ~ sitsens gsnaly
OF Ohio street and north Of Columbia rhs los hssd-
mated ct $40 0oo. John DAilv whs at work IN hahra
TIVE trsrdccrwsy "a the lcwer Bocr aod rtsy In
juret lie Tar died.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-16
ADDITIONAL FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO
~~>~S>NN>N>>~~~>~~NN~~
ARRIVAL OF TIE Lucy TF'
.s,ffSos
One Hundred p
s. asseagers and Soldiers
~-vsd by the Bark Kilby.
AWFUL SUFFERING BY STARVATION
ON BOARD THE KILBY.
Thrilling Narratives Of the Disaster to
the San Francisco and the Sufterings
Of the Passengers.
Additional Lists Of the Names Of those
Lost and Saved.
NETTING At THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
&c, &C., &c

Owing "a thu treat intsrest s,. in tbe dsasar to the
w go Is'e's i.is - 'ID u'-'''' - s-o
- fAn0oo, ana Inc aemano for the hKRALp containing
IL particulars Of the wreck repubsh the following
srU.n onr ma mar NJ vss,ara.v
49,.
ATe. e'sven oiock On oaturoay morning, Inc PsoAo.
mp lazy Inompson from Liverpool Tor TINS port, was
UPv1ssu ooS nAAins nsf We! against VIM "ni0n Wa
Sra ssn en-. me nor .s.s ~. "a ,,~n,.hsa
nc Pnos oos. hey IAyoI oosr9eo hsl Ahu ,S
aOnoh wnen the oaplsin OF .ne Lucy thompson ta
name OF his chip, and nat she nae on BOARD psry
wnsn sn ~. nsa ~, rtUa az -
Up vhion shP nAu fe0oNcu lAeu iio o' "
"srsss - 49, ,.o.,oou a.. .oro,,r t.,.
tne FAIRY par. % ene =, eru '. Wv .o ~ 80
yApnio despAtches eAoneo tns once OF hessrS
ASPinN~n- .h.,,,Ip
-shin 4 an =, a,,bor Thers have been tpus pea-
- sr-nr tha arv bpt t,ey cor ID not communicate No
&c. Lei w. NY -'i 80 80 $780, - ~
sAs 49, - aLpM
m. ,a,tbsr i nods-,,iny There ia tugSnas cot
S nc 49, tn.ro Il ~ ~. usor 'e e o.
os am. aYo ~ - ~ ~ .,,.rnoon Ma..r. p,na
: aeia-.n ossn.tchsa M ros.r-si s,saman1 T,ar IN
ara ne, Tbomnsnn In ordar - yst her Last night
~ .oaS'hia nj nj 80 ;ehad nv tba srrn v,,,
.ls srnriv =, v,rm cotsine both for maias ana "a.
sss psntit, ~ bsnSsts ana plenty Of frssh nroyi
80. 1' = - f
addition ~ ,ra.,sr -. authorized N axtsrd an
..,Io u =. Tia srRsrars IA nrocsad at on.a IN ,ha
$3.50. ~ a VIZ - ~ ~ ,ba snhs ~ III ~ s zig
~ Uowsns Aspinval and to consider themseyes "A NJ
800 h.ra !, lans 40 fhair nnhspnv circnmaancas 70
n nU;rsa 'u'is y 'oHs . 'N'' pp' ~
sAhort DIV O'Clock On Friday svanino tina nilot hoat
Phantom M III az Ne. YORK be nrdsa the bark KiIbv
- &c. ~ E,ra Island Mr. Ricnsrd ns,sar niiot
su,cL cb.roa NJ har
tn Ebv ranorsd that she was than a,1tv sobt s.vs
.am Va. orls.ns ana has over ona hnnsras unitsd
stas troops on hoard which she had taken from tine
s,s.rsa, s.p H.. ncisco
To- R1bv ga isxkv crinnIsd from tina atorn, and
,.tbsr short az nroyisiots Al thst time
WHEN tSs niot Mr. nsclsr vent IN hoard thar, vps
49,, son,ly wsst lind nIo,ny Which frssb.nad into
.vars 81 ring ths noht a. nh,t n Is v.rv oaicnt m
osIt,on ,ha az ~. Ia II, ~ ~ - IL 80,
he goms ~ the sts mars viii "a. in with sr
S.,ors rrorning - ~ -
About 10 O'Clock Saturday might've are happy to say
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-16
THE REPORT OF THE LUCY THOMPSON.

THE REPORT OF THE LUCY THOMPSON.
The Lucy Thompsou anchored the bar On the night
Of the 18th instant On tbs l2th 60 miles east BY south
Of Sandy Hooh spoke the bark Kiby OF Boston, from New
Orleans, bound to Boston, having board passengers
taken from the wreck OF steamship San Francisco The
X. in distress being short Of provisions and Sails
having experienced heavy weather. in which she lost
and split most Of her sals The Lucy Thompson took
from ninety nns Of the San Fancisoos passenger
and brought them to this pert Captain Pendleton
ports ct the time Of their being transferred there
very heavy running from the southeast and II
with the greatest difficulty and that they got
On board Of his shp He states that impossible TO de-
scribe the at the time OF transferring them frsm
the bark to the ship There . heavy SO runniag,
and the vessel surgiDx tremendously Women and chill
dres we're hoised bos I'd BY rope fastsesd undss
their arms. They were in very weak stass, and were
dashed against the rides Of the ship by the rolling Of ths
vessel 1t most fortunate that were ssriouay
injured.
Sixteen soldiers and two were lsft on board o.
the Kiby. Two weeks provisiens and water and SAL
also sent On board from the Luey Thompsoo me
Of the soldiers LEFT the Kilby were OF asosr
TAR ed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-16
Supreme Court-In Chambers.
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Io1lsIoue uy Huu. JuuB0 Oi9rkS
JAN. IA Sdmael Williams o. Sdmse r. MuS. Or.
der granting ten days further time from date TO pros
certificate.
Waisa~ J. De Not dssd oAos. dds JedNSM b0040e
ads Stats s. Bel Motion TO strike out par q
complaint; granted with costs.
Tks NortA Rier Inswonoe Company ~. RACHAEL Sucker.
Ordsr oonHrmpe report and that the Cham bsrlaipAy
Spo 40 and costs Of motion and reference and tl2Sfs
ronai