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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

FIGURING MnLs.-A proof of the rapid
improvements going on in the vicinity of G.
Valley may be found in the contemplated e.
rection of a Touring mill, in the eastern por-
tion of the village, by our enerietic and wor-
thy citizen, Mr.. Bennett. We arc creditably
informed that it is the intention of this gen
tleman, to commence the work necessary to
its erection. Immediately. That such an en-
terprise would be profitable we have but
little doubt, as there are but few men in the
mountains. who would not prefer good flour
to the musty conglomeration, which they pro-
cure from San Francisco marked ''Superfne. p
Yes, yes, let us have it fresh from the ..bolt.'
In year or so, we expect to raise our own
wheat, grind our own flour, and eat our own
bread. Dig our own gold, raise our own
children, make our own cradles, grow our
own fruit, build our own railroads, raise our
own chickens, and lay our own eggs. "Good
lime coming boys"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23
~ cnrions q know. what action (if any

lam curious to know, what action (if any
will be taken in regard to the non-payment
of Coupons for State interest, in New ork,
The question is one Of veracity, between the
Exchange Bank and Palmer, Cook q Co., aud
if the silence of our Legislators is not pur-
chased I fancy that ere long, you may look
for some rich developments. Let truth
come out, and let those who are chargeaole
with this sacrafce of the States honor, be
known, and let public sentiment mete out 1ull
justice to them.
Ihave been assured by gentleman lately
from New York, that the projected Rail Road
from this city to your town, and Nevada, Will
surely be built, and that speedily. He states
that to his own knowledge, Col: Wilson has
purchased and shipped the materials, for 80
miles of the road, and that the stock is in the
hands of men, who have the ability to COM
plete all they purpose He Estates, that active
operations will be commenced next month,
on the line With this line of road completed.
and the unquestionably rich and unfailing
resources of Nevada County, your town will
assume degree. of Importance, never dream
ed of by its original settlers.
The strides made by this, the Queen City
of the valley, in costly and useful improve
ments, during the past year. could scarcely
be credited by one, not familiar with the
facts, and the characteristic energy of her
people
If remain here few days longer, I will
write you again, should any thing Of interest
transpire have facilities for obtaining a
peep ''behind the scenes,'' and in the "Green
Room" of this political playhouse, though l
am but GA LOCKER OK IN VENICE"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

When the idea of any pleasure strikes your
imagination, make just computation be-
tween the duration of the pleasure. and that
OF the repentance that is likely to follow it
Epictet1s.
Was this course generally carried out to
the letter, we think there would be fewer
quarrels in the world than there are at pres
ent. There would be less dissipation, less
criminal indulgences less profanity, less dis
turbances in the social world than is cbarae-
teristic of the present day. 1t is an undis-
puted fact that the misery attendant upon all
unnatural pleasures, is far greater in proper
tion than was the pleasure itself.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

REVOLT AGAINST SANTA ANNA.-It appears
that the policy of Santa Anna has raised nu-
merous and formidable enemies against his
government in Mexico, among the most pow
erfu1 of which, is the Governor of the State
of Acapulco. He says ne has been fully
aware of the purposes of Santa Anna in the
consolidation of Mexico as an Empire, and
having knowledge of his tyrannical nature.
and of the extent to which he would exercise
it, to the destruction of personal and national
liberty, in view of the protection of that
State, he is determined to oppose him.. 1t ap-
pears that the Governor of Acapulco has sue
ceeded admirably in gaining the sympathies
OF his people in the support of so just cause,
and as Santa Anna finds that he can neither
bribe nor intimidate him, he has marched 1900
troops to that State with view of reducine
it to submission.
The San Francisco Courier says: 'sat the
time the steamer was at Acapulco, intelli-
gence had reached there that Santa Anna had
halted with his army within one hundred
miles of that city. The Governor, expecting
this force, had prepared in time an army to
meet him to decide the issue by an appeal to
arms
The Governors army had already left Aca-
pulco and was rapidly marching to meet San
ia Anna. Many Americans at Acapulco had
Joined the Governors forces in this expedi-
tlon. Appeals were made on behalf of the
Governor and Others to the passengers and of
ticers on board the Columbia, and especially
to the Surgeon of the ship to join the army.
None however, we believe, accepted of the
proposition. 1t is the intention of the Gov
ernOr, should he succeed in routing Santa An
ma, to erect that State into an Independent
Republic, and make Acapulco free port. 1t
was confidently expected that the Governor
would succeed in his resistance to Santa An
ma.
We understand, also, that great efforts will
be made to kill Santa Anna by the Governors
troops. We learn from good authority that
should Santa Anna fail in his purpose. to
make himself Emperor in very short time,
that there is no possible escape from being
assassinated- there are hundreds bound
by secret oath, to take his life if they lose
their own i'll attempting it. We may expect,
therefore, to have important intelligence from
that country, by the next Steamer, of great
interest"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

Nevada PLANKRoAD.- incipieRt steps,
says the MarysVille Herald, in this enterprise
are being taken as rapidly and firmly as cir
cumstances will permit The right kind of
men are now at work-men Who, when they
put their hands to the plow, never look back
and they are bound to put the work thro'
in short metre
We believe that Marysville is at last in d
"hearty good earnest" and surely the energy
that her citizens arc dirployirs, 10 r-or.
thy Of successful triumph. In this enter
prise, if they do not receive the active eo-ope-
ration of Nevada County, they, at all events,
may rest assured Of having her sympathy and
good wishes.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS thanks are due
to Hon. W. M. Gwin. of o. S. Senate, for a
copy of his speech on the Lower California
Expedition; also for several other valuable
Senatorial reports. Hon. VIM B. Weller will
also accept our thanks for copy of Senator
Douglass report on the Nebraska Bill.
Hon. Milton III. Latham has our thanks for
the Washington Union containing highly in
teresting reports.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23
LATEST NEWS.
Arrival of the Uncle sam.

we condense from the S. F. Herald Extra.
Inc most Important news from Europe, is the
open preparation for war, made by England
and France.
The Russian Ministers have left London and
Paris and instructions have been semi To the
french and English Ambassadors to withdraw
from st. Petersburg. The Cars LAST nrhno-
sails are finally rejected, and NEGOTIATIONS Are
broken off. Count Orloff's mission has failed
One half of the British revenne coast ouard
force are ordered to be drafted into the navy.
This gives 28O9 well trained seamen
SHIPMENT OF TRoOPs-Aboutt ten thousand
men will soon be collected at the English de-
pots, ready for transportation by the Cunard
steamers to Constantinople They will form
the first expedition. Tne46th regiment. which
was under orders for Australia, has now been
ordered to hold itself in readiness for foreign
service.
COMBINED FLEETs-At the last accounts
the allied fleets were at Beyros Bay tnot Res
sica
TUE TURKISH P0sITI0N,- passage ef the
Danube by 0meF Facha, with 81. .0o0 troops,
was n brilliant movement, by which he has
divided the Russian army. 01ner coIumaIld~
etl il scrsods se~.-e.z.sssssss,s-s
FRANCE.-In accordance With The recon
mendation of the Council Louis NapoleoI
continues 10 make the most active prepara-
tions for war. Immense orders for ammUoi.
ton. arms and accou trenents have beer IS
sued, and were in cenrse Of execution will
great haste. The greatest activity continued
to prevail in the Navy department. Prince
Napoleon has returned from his mission to
Belgium.
The Nebraska bill still continues under dis
cussion in the Senate The excitement on the
subject throughout the country is on the in
crease, numerous meetings have been held in
the North in opposition to the bill. q j aa.g
The Maine Liquor Law has passed the Ma
ryland Legislature, and if ratified by avote
of the people, will go into operation two years
from next May.
1t is stated on high authority, that Mr.. Fill
more is about to lead to the altar, Miss Eliz-
abeth Porter, of Niagara Falls, only daughter
of the late Cen. Peter B. Porter, hero of the
war of l ASecretary of War under J.
Q. Adams.
A correspondent of the Times and Trans
cript has the following :-i4 9a IS Hlsai
Four thousand Mexican troops were being
concentrated at Chilpancingo. No engage
ment had yet taken place between Santa An
ma and Alvarez forces. 1t is expected the
city will be blockaded by Mexican vessels of
war. Santa Anna has appointed St. j ohn's
day, June oath, to be crowned Emperor.
General Alvarez has declared Acapulco free
port.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

CALIFORNIA RING.-On last Saturday eve
ming, we were shown most magnificent gold
ring, It was in true California style, and
was manufactured by Mr.. J. 0. Pierson of
Grass Valley. In the manufacture of this
ring, Mr.. Pierson has shown himself to be a
workman of the first class. He informs US
that the instruments necessary for cutting
and polishing quartz specimens, for rings,
cane heads &C., will be here by the first of
next week, at which time they will be prepar-
ed to execute all kinds of orders in this bust
ness in style equal to that of Sacramento or
San Francisco.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

rs We are confidently expecting says
the Marysville Express, that the merchants OF
Marysville, will take some definite steps this
evening, in relation to the Steamboat Com
bination" which is just now the subject of so
much talk. If, as we were yesterday inform
ed by merchant of the first standing in our
city, this combination has already had the eff
feet of changing the average price of freight
between Marysville and San Francisco, from
$40 and $12 per ton, to SIS and $40, it ap-
pears to us that the true course to be pursued
is plain one. Let those interested look well
to this matter.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

BURGLARY AND THEFT. On last Sunday
night some unknown individual, having need
for several revolvers and sundry other arti-
cles, that at the time he could not find else
where, presented himself at the establishment
of Sylvester & Co., on Maine ST., and as that
store was not open at the time the said indi-
vidual climbed in at the window and very
obligingly helped himself
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

For SoNORA.-The San Francisco Sun says :
eve understand that new expedition for
Sonora, is fitting out in this city. The num-
bers enrolled, already number nearly one
thousand, and considerable BODY of them
Will depart soon for Guaymas It is said,
that the intention is entirely pacific, having
accepted of proposals from the Mexican Gov
ernment to colonise certain parts of that
State'
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

Col. I. J. HENLEY, Postmaster at San Fran
cisco, sailed on the Golden Gate last Thurs
day, for Washington. His object in VISITING
the Capital is to obtain additional appropria-
tiOns for the support Of Post-ofices in Cali
fernia- In the attainment of this object. he
expects to be assisted by the California Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

New MASONIC LoDGE.-We are pleased to
announce the organization of a Masonic Lodge
at our enterprising sister village of Rough
and Ready, on last Saturday evening. The
meeting on the occasion was large and high
ly respectable one, showing the unmistakable
evidences Of the vitality of the fraternity in
that village. The Lodge was organized un-
der the name of the Rough and Ready Lodge
U. D., and the following is a list of the Off
GERS elected Andrew O. Kean, W. NJ. Jo-
seph Heritage. S.W. J. u. Moose, J.W. E.
w. Roberts, Secretary. W. H. Buchanan,
Treasurer. A. E. CallaEay, S. D. G. L..
Smith, J. D. L. McComber Tylor. William
Brown, Chaplain. ai
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

rs We would call the attention of the
ladies and gentlemen of this place to the ad-
vertisement of Mr.. Jacob friedman. in another
column. This gentleman has now on hand a
large and well selected supply of Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods. The ladies are especially
requested to call at his rooms and examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

CoTILLIoN PARTY.-We take pleasure in
calling the attention of the public, to the card
Of Mrs. Downey on our third page. From
what we can learn Mrs. Downey is designing
to give a brilliant party on the evening of
the 3Oth of this month.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

New PAPER Through Wells, Fargo & Co.
we have been favored with the first number
of very neat little daily published in Sacra-
mento, called the Sacramento Democrat. It
processes to be strictly of the old Jeffersonian
and Jacksonian School, and comes out strong
ly in opposition to the election of U. States
Senator this winter.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

~ We would call the attention of our
citizens to the advertisement of Mr.. E. Nc
Laughlin, on the third page. This gentleman
has large and excellent assortment of Hard
Ware, Tin ware, Miners tools, Stoves and in
short, everything belonging to his department
OF business. Mr.. Mclaughlin is man wor-
thy the patronage of all honest men. Give
him q call
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

@s- The friends of Mr.. Broderick. we un-
derstand, are still entertaining hopes of bring
ing on the election of United States Senator
this winter.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

Mr., Charles b Haskell is our regularly au-
tborzed AGENT for the q TELEGRAPH" " both in Grass
Valley and surrounding country He is empowered
to receive subscriptions and advertisements for the
office alsoto make collections for the same in any
portion Of the State.
MIR. Tlaos Boyce is our sole Agent for the GRASS
vAILRY TEIEGRAPH in San Francisco He is empow-
cred to receive advertisements and receipt for the
same All advertisements left with Mr. Boyce will
receive prompt attention
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

The Sacramento State Journal learns that
the California presumption laws which expir-
ed by limitation on the Sd of March. has been
extended two years longer from that date.
This will be good news to those who are de-
sirous of settling on claims. ls
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23
European nnelllgence, via Mcslce.g

i European Intelligence, via McxicO.
We condense the following from the San
Francisco Sun. l -, s.
ENGLAND-It is 10 longer denied, even by
the most skeptical, that any moment may
bring to England formal declaration of war
and in view of the inlminence of the dan
ger, it is a matter of honest graduation to see
with what GOODNESS, moderation, and absence
of mock herocs the people accept the neces-
sity and prepare to meet it. 1s
IRELAND--Anotherfa famine is threatened In
Ireiand. Provisions enormously high,
and prices are still going upwards. In some
parts of Limerick the people are suffering de-
plorably for want of food. 8a HTlIE
FRANCE.-The French Government are ma
king active preparations for war. Gen. Bos-
quet has been commissioned to select the best
troops from the corps of Tonaves and Spahis.
in Algiers, to recruit the Turkish army. It
is rumored that the Emperor win dispatch
$4,000 men to Gambia, which are to act in con-
cert with 10000 English troops. and are to
take part in the contest. The Artillery CORPS
has been largely increased, and three distinct
encampments have been ordered. one at the
Var, one on the Rhine and the third in the
North of the Empire. The Aid-de-Camp of
the Minister of Marine has left France with
new instructions to the squadron in the Black
Sea- The second halfsof the conscrfption of
1852 has been called into active service. vaa
1t is said that on the reception. of the news
of the battle of Sinope Louis Napoleon sent
letter to the Sultan in his own hand-writ1
ing, promising him the efficient aid of France
The whole Diplomatic corps in Paris, were In
vited to grand ball in the Tuilleries, except
the Russian Minister. 1kit1IF r.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

At least fifty thousand newspapers were
sent from California to the Atlantic States
and Europe by the last mail steamer.-[ Col
den Era
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

rs We are under obligations to Hon. VIM.
II. Seward. for copy of his bill before the
U. S. Senate on the subject of a Military and
Postal Railroad from the Atlantic States to
California. The plan is evidently deserving
of consideration.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

The Mail steamer arrived in San Francisco,
March 21st, at IL o'clock, noon. There is no
later news than that received by the steamer
Uncle Sam.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

l8 From the Panama Star we learn that
the trip from the Atlantic to the Pacific side
has recently been made in the unprecedented
time of four hours and 1fre minutes. 2
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

MADAM BIsHoP.-This far-famed vocalist
may be expected in our village in the course
Of two or three weeks.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

Observation-Disclosures To Wells Fargo g.
Co. and to Adams & Co., we are indebted for
Express favors during the past week Ad
ans & Co., will accept our thanks for the
Panama Star. rr.-,.,.-
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

FANNY FERN SayS-'l tell you GudG EulGOIS
are just the latest, sleekest, most intelligent
and loveable set of humans in existence; and
the only reason they don't 'own up is, be-
cause they don't want to let the world in ge-
neral know how many little favors and per-
quisites fall to their lot
They go down to the office after careful
toilet and comfortable breakfast, make up
a'ire in the stove, hot enough to roast an lee
lander, Theoretically seal every door and
window, put on a pair of old slippers, light a
cigar, draw up a huge easy chair; stick their
feet up twice as high as their head, and pro-
ceed to business that is to say, between the
whiffs of that cigar they tell eXcruciatingly
funny stories, poke each other in the ribs. a.
gree to join the Mutual Admiration Society
retail all the wire-pulling behind the scenes
calculate which way the political cat is going
to jump, and shape the paragraphs according
ly +; tell who threw that large boquet at the
last nights concert, to Madame Fitz Humbug;
shake hands and make room for all the hail
fellows we'll met that drop in to see them /:
keep their intellects sharpened up by collis-
ion with the bright and gifted-in short live
in one perpetual clover field, and when they
die, all the newspapers write their fine obituss
airy notices. and give them free pass to par
adse. would like to know if that looks
"Proud would we feel to tell of the we'd
ding cake and flowers and fruits and animals
embroidered purses and tasseled smoking caps
pretty little notes, braided watch chains the
handkerchiefs they get perfumed, and gloves
they get nlended for nothing. How every
body nudges his neighbor, when they appear
at lecture, or concert, or opera, and says
'There's that clever fellow the editor of the
Cometp How he has a season ticket by
Frog Pond how he has but there's no use
in telling all a body knows! Christopher
Columbus! an Editors life a yexed exist
ence!"
'iLet those laugh now who never laughed before, -
And those who always laughed, now laugh the more.
The above is altogether fancy sketchz-a
beautiful humbug, and we are now fully per
suaded in our own mind that the inimitable
Fanny is capable of making even ''the waste
places to look glad, land the most dreary and
sandy desert ''to blossom as the. rose.''
Fanny Fern is called practical woman,
and so she is-but hers is also soul of ro-
nance. 1t is true that she secs life as it is
but it is still more true, if possible, that she
sees it as it should be-and thus writing from
the rejecting mirror of her own pure soul
she spangles the perplexing life of Home
EditoriaP' with pleasures not their own, and
throws pleasing charm arouud their ayoca-
tion, which we confidently believe that it is
seldom the lot of an Editor to realize. In
this consists their principal enjoyment a
consciousness of duty. The anticipatons of
accomplishing much good-here is expanded a
noble field for the ambitious. In this sphere,
an Editor may find that which affords real en-
joyment-out of this, he cannot but be miser-
able, that is, he be a man as well as Editor.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23
BIRTHS.

Fouse of SON fs'9Sa--' S'DS ""e VI 'uueq
On r the evening of March 2lst the wife of j. u Dor
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23

MUKDER. AT MAR1PosA.- Great excitement
prevails at this place in consequence OF the
murder of Mr.. VIM. r. Newman, cItlzen OF
that place. by a gambler of Carson Creek,
named Thomas Corvan. Corvan is now in
prison
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-23
TIL E T E L E G R A P H.
J. W. OLIVER, EDITOR.

Grass Valley, onI., March 20. 1854.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-22

TINRY LEEDS, AUCuONEER-BY h. H.
LII LEEDS 4 CO.-honday October % Tues.
day, oath, and Wednesday, 26th, 1s54-At 10Y
O'Clock each day, at the store OF kessrs. Palmer
Dwight l72 Broad ~Ay corner Of Maiden lane TO the
trade ard others by order Of Thomas Norton mort
gage and assignss.-Assigness sale Of the immense
stock Of superb and costly ewe Ssios the largest and
silver ware Watches k: offered At auction In this
ci y The stock valued ct over $50 COO and consists
OF real diamond emerald ruby OPAL and other precious
stones set and unset gold and silver Watches In every
variety and make BY the most celebrated English Swiss
and French ss al Of the Hrst quality, and imported
without regard to cost for the best custom trade Da
naondsNecslaces rings and drops aiso brace cts,
tsrs, studs but.oes costly aaas sets &C. relieved in
ruties pear cpas andother precious stones Also, un
Set briiants In every variety Of siss weight and color
bfes opss garnss emerads and sApphires In complete
ees Of every description and stys In connection With
other varieties Of gsms AL st IN the finest gold and
Dnsupsssed for besnty Of design aud nnish Silver
spoons forks knives 3D. opera slassss FANS card cases.
nine gold jsvery, &c. In great VARIETY gold and silver
watches comprising duplex ehronomstsr lepins patent
lever, and other descriptions BY the most cssbraed
English, French and 6wfss MAKERS imported expressly
e order toms Of which BY Cooper Tobias Brace
bridge, johnson, Bsross Frsnss, Nat, vsehsrou, and
in magic hunting, ladies' double cassd set In diamonds
and Iears rportng independent seconds and other de-
sirable styles In fne gold. Aso the costly plate rsss
ehowcases mahogany and oak counters jevelry racks
with drawers and plate glass tops Also two Ans quality
regulators, extra size; sweers iron sase complete
With drawers and spar'meots, made 70 order Also All
the deals ocs nxturss, store scales, Weights 10
9-ther with the largo iron ehss SAFE AL the above
goods viii BE- sod positively without reserve, By order Of
tbs sssignse.