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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-27

THOMAS W SrRANG
T. McELRATH.
EDWARD DUSNIGAN & BRO,
FREEMAN HUNT,
q. r. PUTNAM.
(h'm OF o. P. Putnam Co..
II II LAMPORr,
firm Of Sheldon, Lsmport BlakeInan,)
LUCIUs T. CLARK,
firm Of CLARK Austin Smith
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-27

BARsUM's AUToBIoGRAPHr.-The undersigned hav-
ing been requested by Mr.. Barnum to examine the
BIDS for the publication of his Autobiography, re-
.pectfuIy report that the whole number of bids is
twenty. one The terms offered in six Of these are in
definite. The remaining applications all of which
are from weIl-known and responsible publishers in
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
ARE YOU In WANT

CARDS
CIRCULARS
BILL HEADS
FOSTERS
HAND-BHIS
CERTIFICATES
LAW BLANKS, or any
description of Printing? Then call at the Office of the
Grass Valley Telegraph and leave your orders.Char
ges moderate for cash.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
HENRY A. SMITH s. CO.'S
GRAND RAFFLE !
@1OO, 600!
$4,000 i'm SicEgs!
Farm! Residence! Building Lots! Watch-
eS. etc. etc.
TICKETS ONE DOLLAR EACH,

To be had of the Proprietors at Wilson'S Exchange
Stores, or Saloons, throughout the city and State
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
PROVISIONS
Bibles and Testanents.

VVHE GRASS VALLEY BIBLE SOCIETY have lust
L received from San Francisco an assortment of Bi-
BleS and Testaments of various Sizes from the large
Family Bible to the neat Pocket Bible and from the
richest style OF binding to cheap, plain style Also
Spanish, French and German Bibles and Testaments
Rs For sale at W. T Brownies Cheap Bookstore y
opposite the Post Office
Grass Valley April g. 81
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
SUMMONS.
Township of ROUGH and |

Township of Rough and Ready.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, lC G JUSTICES COUET.
COUNTY OF NEVADA. -
Before J. p. Little, Justice Of Peace.
The People of the State Of California, to Thomas
Hopkins /. Hopkins, and William Call,-Greeting.
You are hereby summoned to appear before the un-
dersigned Justice Of the Peace at his Office in said
Township on Monday, the 18th day of june A. D.
1854 at 10 O'clock A. NJ, to answer the complaint Of
R. c. Shepherd, debt due by account amounting
to Thirty Dollars and Twenty five cents filed in
my office. On failure so to appear and answer, Judg-
ment will be rendered against you for said of $50
% and damages and costs of suit.
Given under my hand, this Both day of May, A D.
1854. JOHN P. LITTLE. J. p
Ordered to be published in the Grass Valley Tele-
graph until return day. John P. Little, J. P.
a True Copy.
Attest R. H. GAMBRELI Constable
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
= q III g -
FOR SAFE

T'WOTHIRDS of the ASHVILLE RANCH, contain
ing 4S0 acres of land under fence, commonly
known as Stevens Cranes Ranch situated about two
miles west OF Grass Valley between Wolf and Squr-
rel Creeks.
The said Ranch viii produce some fifty tons of hay,
and has now about sixteen under Barley
There is also six of first rate vegetable land
The Ranch is well known to be equal to any in the
mountains
Also two-thirds of a new Barn, so by 80 in Boston
Ravine, two yoke of Cattle and Wagon together with
Farming Implements sc. &c.
The whole of which will be sold low, as one of the
subscribers wishes to return home. They are desir-
Gus to close the business and would give time for pay
mepts, on good security.
n B. For further particulars, inquire at this office
on the premises. VIM STEVENS
FREDERICK STEVENS.
March % 1854. 27H
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
SUMMONS.
Township of Rough and

Township of Rough and Ready.
Sr4TE G1IT OF o455EoRHIA c1 ETylR Is JUSTICES copFr
Before J. p. Little, Justice of Peace.
The People of the State of California, to q. BELL
(Col'd Nam Greeting
You are hereby summoned to appear before me the
undersigned Justice Of the Peace at his office in said
Township, on Saturday, the 10th day of June A. D.
1854 at 10 O'Clock a. NJ to the complaint of
j. n Vanhazen, Supervisor of Road, for debt due by
account fled for the of $15 co.
On failure to appear and answer Judgment will be
rendered against you, for the of fifteen dollars
and damages and costs of suit.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of May, 1854.
JOHN P LITTLE j. P
Ordered to be published in the Grass Valley Tele-
graph until return day. }, P. Little, J. p.
j. b Vanhagen, Special Constable.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
Business 9irttug.

A DAMS & co, Express and Banking House, Main St,
n opposite Beatty House.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
SIM frantisu Ao0trhsemts, 6rass 2)al&p advertisements
WadswOFtla s. Rockwell,
-IMPORTEfS OF-
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, AND HEAVY GOODS
I0S Battery St. Corner Of Merchant

HAVE just received per ''FIying Cloud" end other
Rras clippers and are constantly in receipt of Sheet
led Iron Wire,Iron and Brass Wire Cloth, assorted
WI WW1dtnSTBuggy and Seat Sprngs-Leather Beltings,
an an Wldths-Scythes, and Scythe Snaths-Grain Crs-
qIeS, ana HAY Rakes-Hoy Forks and Manure Forks
Locks, Latches Bolts Butts Screws, ETC. etc-Black-
smiths Tools, etc. etc.-Oarpenters, Cabinet Makers,
Tools all kinds
Gun Lock NipYles-Colts Pistols-Bowie Knives
Kazor for BARRIERS use onlp-Cutlery, of all kinds
He9Iy Goods, all scrptons-Housekeepin Utensils
an klnus-Iair Cloth, for Cabinet Makers and Cphol
sterers.
Together with all goods found in a Pardware estab
HSment, OF which we will always keep good supply
and sell at the lowest prices
Merchants MechUn cs and others are invited to call
and examine the quality and prices of this fine assort
ment Of goods 81 I'M
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
SUMMONS.

sT4TE ca122T OF 6r cITG5SA' IET3P1 Jrsrrcrs cogrr
Township Of Grass Valley Deioi0 - o. - fNi@'
The People of the State of California; to c. CONE
Greeting.
my, ofca in said To,xnsbn on Satirda, +n ION da,,
Of June 4. D. 1854, at / O'Clock p NJ, to answer to
the complaint Of George NJ Sheridan who demands of
you the sum Of $l1 60, for medical attendance as
shown by his account filed complaint in this cause
when Judgment VIII be taken against you for the said
amount, together with cost and damages if you fail
appear and answer.
GREETING Make legal service and due return here
Of
Given under my hand, this 30th Gay of May, A. D.
S54 j. J. SYKES, j. p
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08

SAN Francisco, 0 all the principal Hotels, BOOK
Stores or Saloons, throughout the city and State
1st Grand Prze-Ten Thousand ($1o,CoC) Dollars in
Cash. h...............-. %tO;Vo0
ID Grand PriZe-One handsome Residence, con
ssting Of three acres of land, with beau
tiful Cottage House, in the city OF Oakland,
on Broadway. within five minutes walk OF
the Steamboat Landing. The IroprictorS
own the property under the Peralta title
and two years posSesaon-the same, with
a warlantce deed, Will be given to the draw
er. Valued at $4,000
81 Grand Prize-Ore Ranch, consisting of 100
acres Of land, with good House, Farming
Utensils etc. This valuable Ranch is To-
Gated in the San Jose Valley, and Is held
under confirmed Spanish title. \ war
uedat..........,........................84,O ued 900
/ to 254-Two hundred ana fifty valuable bull
ding lots in the city Of Oakland, the Brook
Iyn Of san Francisco, situated on Broad
way within five minutes walk of the Ian'
ing. These Lots are unquestionably the
most beautiful sites for residences in the
state and ave too well known to need de-
scription. The ProprietorS hold the Peral-
IL title and have possession; the drawers
viii receive warrantce deeds Size - by l00
feet. Valued low at $500 each..........S50,0 eco
% to 4c5-Iwo hundred and ten Fine Gold Le-
yer Watches, Hunting cases, each Of equal
value. Naluedat 800 each. h...............21 u GOO
4GG to G5e-Gwo hundred elegant Chinese .'haVls
high cost. Thee ShaUlS are Of the
quality soil daily in this city at 0
each each enc OF e. iual value. Valued at
500 IO.DJO
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
? T-OFFICE HOURS

NJ Grass Valley.
EROM to II, A. II. and from II 2 TO five and
from to 5, r NJ Sundays-From 9 to IL, A. n:
and from ) to 5, P. NJ All letters to mail must he
received before in the evening to insure their gon
in the morning mail. E. MATHEWSOT y W
October 27,-.a ~
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
JOHN TAYLOR,

IMPORTER AND JOBBER of Drugs Chemicals, and
L Confectionery, Glassware, Fancy Goods, &c,
MERCHANTS STREET, BETWEEN & MONTGOMERY SAysoME,
has on hand complete assortment of Shop Furni-
ture, and fit out drug stores and physicians of
fees at short notice. Also Prescription Walls Hair
and pestles spatulas, Corl1s Irvine, syringes, SC
Also fine assortment of Druggists perfumes and
Liquor labels. Combs, Brushes, and Perfmnery pack
ed With care. 81 3m.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08
S. S. Holl.

HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING. Sash Doors and Win
Ill dow Sash made to ORDER Glass cut and prepared
in the shop. Also, Cabinet and Joiner work of all
kinds is neatly executed and promptly attended to
Shop on Mill street, between Main and Neil
Grass Valley, Sept. D. 1858. F
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08

7 AW BLANKS PRINTED AND FOR
IL sale at the Grass Valley Telegraph Office, " at
easonable prices.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-08

CERTIFICATE.
We, the undersigned, acquainted with the par
ties owning the property offered in this Ia iic aHt
also know the Real Estate re!egrel to- and assure
the public that consider the tide to tie property
as indisputable.
HON. y. 0. SIIATTUCK.
JAMES A. MORRISON, II. L.
The Proprictors in conducting this Rattle bind them
selves to carry it on in manner that viii be salts
factory to al who may buy tickets. The drawing will
be done by gentlemen chosen by holders OF Tickets,
each county in tie state sending committee Of one
for that purpose. Maps of the Real Estate and sam
pies Of the property may be at their Office, y W
corner Montgomery and Merchant stocets.
For the Responsibility Of the proprictors Of this
Rattle and that it viii be conducted with honesty and
integrity refer to
His Excellency, JOIN BGGIER,
Hon. J. ". DENVER, Secretary Of State.
J. R. HARDENBERG, Mayor Of Sacramento.
Hon. LEWIS ALDHCH,
Mai W. H. HARVEY. Sergeant Arms of fSenatc.
+. WILSON. wilson Exchange.
DAVID JONES Hotel Sac. City.
San Francisco, April 27,-t4J
Rs G. b. FREAR, Agent for the Northern Mines,
at Beatty House.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19
TIME NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
u and Choral Adxocata.- L. ., I

TINE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
u and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next, and
| thenceforwarded it will be published every two
weeks.-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any in
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four of which are new music, con-
ssting OF glees, hymn tunes, chants anthems, ded-
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short, every
variety of music adapted to purposes Of religious
worship, 70 public occasions and to the home cir
Gle all of which will be Of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attainments. In the editorial department
OF the Review are engaged, lin addition to Mr.
Cady, the former editorO gentlemen Of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George F. Root, Vim. b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings, and Lowell Mason and its circle Of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
Rec,eU will also be a regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scrption list OF this paper is larger than that
of any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements rendering it the cheapest as well as
Qt is hoped the most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per annmm, or si1 copies for
fire dollars, always in advance.
IB- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticisms, instructions. DC, &C., all for
only one doAar.f Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent on receipt Of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid) I
MASON BROTHERS,
II s,5I @ 80 Park Row, N. Y.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19
NEW GOODS. Bargains for CASH.

NJ L. w GOD y! Bargains for CASH
IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns, atthe Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Warerooms No 5, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, 5 doors south Of E
street ! would most respectfully inform the cti-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kinds--vz: Gold Silver Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
to 50 SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from 12a cents to SO so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37a cents
to "a, and upwards according to quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted TO give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and yestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is caedto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrvalled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep N-3meod (n)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19
NCoTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

-
~ Usher of this large and popular family journal
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series of org-
nal romances BY George Lippard, entitled Legends
OF the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pards celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
OF French and American history endowed with all
the power and brliancy Of his previous produc-
tons. The first of a series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, or,the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings. and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, ETC.. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, ETC.,
viii continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairvile Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's; the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, ETC., etc.
Tcrms-one copy one year 81; two copies one
year % four copies one year 50; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up Of the club SO |;
twenty copies one year and one 10 the getter up
Of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No. Ill Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19
DATENT GAS REGuLAToR.-Ihe n.

DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The In
IL ventor CDR. Kidder) Of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas.
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use Of it will be found fully IS per cent in ev-
cry persons gas bill. II can be so adjusted as to
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that Of the street, and when once adjusted, the
Regulator will continue to supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent of all the fiuctua-
tons Of the street pressure. An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light Of more
agreeable quality, in place Of the blush white
color OF the ordinary gas light occasioned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed. AS
an evidence of its practical utility il is now in op-
Grafton in some Of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony TO its value. It has also received the
united Communications Of the press. "A ,asai pssg-
Hotel propretors and storekeepers in the CITY of
Washington and its vicinity, DESTROYS to avail
themselves Of the economiser, can obtain all fur
Their information by calling on the subscriber who
has fitted one of these Regulators up in his store.
and will give an illustration Of IT,
}ilt W it9s EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas-Fitter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and d streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w. ssfa 81 N Il1rIe'e"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19
A GENCY AT WESTINGHOUSE

A GENCf Al w AS HlNGTO N.--TO
IN Clamants.-FRANCIS "A. DICKINS con-
tinues to undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring oil
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants and the coniir.
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c. of soldiers, sailors and marines as well those
against the State ofVirginia, as the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government and in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
ceswhich may require the aid of an agent or attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service. =ab
Mr.. F. A. Dckins is known to most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2o-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19
NEW THING ENTIRELY.-The most

IA astonishing performance heard Of! Barrels
frkins, kegs, and all description of cooper-work
made and finished, without defect, alright, and
smooth enough to varnish entirely by machinery
The timber is taken in the boA the slaves are
sawed following, and a0ith tie grain, cut Of uni.
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, of uniform thickness jointed with perfect ac-
curacy, each having its proportonate bilge accord
ing to its width, and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howelled, chamered, crease cut, heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in manner so perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that we challenge the world to
produce the equal and that at the rate of from two
hundred to three hundred per dayto each machine
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead keg, to the largest size cask in
general use; all of which, can be warranted 10 hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted to the packing
ofany description of goods. In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
erotusirely in the timber. Fs
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing the right to use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia MARYLAND
Kentucky Missouri, or the eastern half Of. Penn
syvania, can obtain any information by applying
to the subscriber at Washington City, b. c., who
is sole proprietor for that portion Of territory under
an assignment from Vim. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct 15-eod1m.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
BILE I'm fnsfalmenta. eEEfss4 #s, .rs #SfsT Ia -l..


Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
BILE I'm instruments. ID. ese
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
Id stock Of this Company are now open at the
office of ADAMS & STEVENS, 9th ST., opposite
The Patent Office, herespecimens ofthe coal may
be seen. The company has $4,000 acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
1875 miles southwest Of Washington city, Staunton
station, on the Virginia Central railroad, is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within twelve. The Company proposes to
build railroad TO connect with the Virginia Gen.
trail and Manassas. When this is accomplished,
II will be able to put coal in this city at SO per ton
thus enabling the company to make from SO TO 81
per ton profit, and of course making it one of the
most profitable investments ever offered to the
public The lands abound in rich straas Of coal,
from four to fourteen feet thick, and water Free
There is also an inexhaustible supply Of iron ore
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State of Virginia. and is nearer
than any of the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles; consequently it enjoys, in re-
spect TO distance, advantage over any coal that
comes to this city. The coal is about ninety per
cent carbon, and entirely free from sulphur its
ash is white.
ADAM RUDOLPH. President.
- .v >... ADAM RUDOLPH,
"ta JAS. t. CLARKE,
w. S. DUNHAM s
c. Y. WEMPLE
A. NICHOLAS,
ALFRED Z. BEACH
Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr. .#
President Marine Bank, Treasurer
No. Civ alexandra Gazette copy)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19
d W.. RRowNING. Merchant TaIlor,


IL under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his well-seleeted stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him TO offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of clothes
be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests which viii be sold al much less
price than work made TO order.
N, B, Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
for the District
Oct. 15--8m. (m)