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The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14
The Pr0SDects of En0lond IN the Evt

The Prospects Of England IN the Eveat
of War-On the question of the exhaust
less resources and vulnerable position of
England, the Times speaks IN the follow
ing dubious tones -
It is high time that our ar:izans should
know, if by any process of argument or
persuasion it can be brough hit home to them,
how slight is the advantage which we poss-
ess over our continental and transatlantic
rivals, and how easily it may become theirs
instead of ours. Notwithstanding the
emancipation of trade from so many of the
burdens that pressed on it only ten years
since, it is still heavily weighted for the
race. AS Mr. Turner says, we onl y beat
America through the accident that our la
Dor is still somewhat cheaper. Our Eu,
ropean rivals we beat by the greater social
freedom, political tranquility, capital and
skill, that still remain with us. But let
any of these advantages be lost-let the
operative class once commit itself beyond
retreat to exorhitant demands, or let it ac-
quire habit Of conspiracy and imterfer-
ence-let the manufacturer find himself
threatened with perpetual dictation-let
the wealthy man find his enioyments view
ell with an evil eye, and let the earnings
of enterprise be traced exclusively to the
sinews of labor and the sufferines of toll
let war threaten an indefinite aggravation
of our burdens, taxing at once the materi-
ais of manufacture, the food OF the people,
the profits of trade, and all that our for
eign customers have to offer us in exchange
then it is but short step, though poss~
IDLY final step, to the decline and decay
Of British industry. The merchant and
manufacturer of long standing, like j. A.
Turner, may be too deeply rooted in the
soil of his country to dream Of a change,
but the younger, more disengaged and more
adventurous, will have no alternative but
to compare the commercial advantages of
England with those of France, Belgium,
Switzerland or the United States. They
will go, assuredly, where they will not be
hampered by combinations or oppressed by
ruinous taxes, and where they will not find
their worst foes in the mouths they feed
and the fingers they employ. Capital once
withdrawn from the manufacturing districts,
there is nothing to save them from falling
TO the condition of ireland, so aptly re-
farred to in the address before us-a pop.
ulation without money, without employers,
without habits of industry, sinking deeper
and deeper into the slough of national des-
pair"
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14
From the South,

| By the arrival of the Goliah we have IN
telligence from San Diego to the first. Ii
will be seen the recent report of the desti-
tute condition of Fremont's party was un-
| founded -
U. S. SuRvEYs-Mr Hancock returned
to town, having sectionized township three
north of Temascal mountains, south of San
Bernardino, aud west of Santa Anna River.
He reports the land as being principally
arabic, and peculiarly adapted to the
growth of wheat and small grains. After
receiving Freeman's return of the survey
of the second parallel south, Mr.. II. will
proceed to township the lands between the
first and second parallel south, embracing
the valley of San Juan and Santa Anna.
After this he will complete his township
ping north of the base line, including The
valleys of San Fernando and San Buenav-
eltura.
Nor TRUE.-The rumor to the effect
that Fremont's party after being relieved
by Mr.. Babbitt, started to cross the Sierra
Nevada to the north of Walkers Pass, and
encountered such severe weather that hree
men had died of cold and the whole party
in a starving and freezing condition, is, we
are glad to say, without foundation, no in
telligence of Col. Fremont having been re-
ceived since the arrival of Mr.. Babbitt.
Large Sale af Mules.-The animals be-
longing to Lieut. Whipple's expedition,
seventy.fve in number, were sold at auc-
ton at Los Angeles. They were in very
poor condition, but brought fair prices,
ranging from S25 to $3.50. The carretilla
was knocked off at 5000.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

For the Rio Nrgin-Mr. Smith, an
old trapper in the mountains for thirty
years, arrived on the Fremont. He will
start in few days with his party for the
Rio Virgin, to prospect for gold He says
that twenty.six years ago, while camped on
the Virgin, one Of the party, a Dutchman,
picked up metal which he called gold. but
that he was laughed at for his credulity,
and threw it away. Mr.. Smith, though
he has not seen the spot in all that time,
says he can go to it, and is confident he
can find the gold.
For the daring and unemployed an op-
portunity is here offered to participate in
the rude and unpolished pleasures of the
wllderness-pieasures made up of stirring
incidents, and we doubt not seasoned with
some little profit
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

A Brutal HUSBAND woman Of genteel
appearance and lady like address made applica-
tion at the police Office on Tuesday last, for pro
ity of her husband. Her lread was horribly
cut and bruised and blood was streaming from
the wounds saturating her bonnet and shawl
She was accompanied by four children, all neat
ly attired. The eldest, girl ofeleven years Of
age, stated that her father was in the habit o
coming home drunk and usually found pretext
for beating her mother. She had often advised
her mother to lodge complaint, but without
avail until Tuesday evening A warrant was
issued for the arrest of the brute, and the wo
man was taken home in a carriage, being too
much exhausted to walk.-Couricr.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

Boar CAPslzED-LuCKY ESCAPE OF THE
CREw.-A party of young gentlemen, some
of whom are supposed to be not any toe
we'll posted up in nautical affairs, hired a
schooner boat. named the Neptune, yester-
day, of about fifteen tons burden, to amuse
themselves with Sundays sailing excur.
sion The wind was strong and "hawy,'
and sometimes keeled her over so as to
alarm number OF those on board, but
their fears were laughed off. and the sail
kept on, until dun ing a sudden gust, she
did in reality "turn turtle The reckless
mariners then clung to her hulk, and
after being in the water for an houl and
half. during which time they were going
out to sea at the rate of ten nots an hour.
over the top of a roaring ebb tide, they
were relieved by the French ship Arnaud
bonul Or Sydney. The boat was permit
ted to 90 adrift, while the suffering crew
were taken on board AMI everything done
for their comfort, and finally, sent back in
the pilot boat Walter Francis, and landed
on North Beach, impressed with firm
determination never again to try Sun
days sail.--Sm.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

PROBABLE Loss OF A VESSEL WITH ALL On
BoARD.--On the 7th day Of March. 1883. the
bark Sarah Moers, CAPT. Joe! Woodbury., was
despatched from this port freighted with pas
sengers for Sydney, n, S. Wales. She was
ninety days including all stoppages in reaching
the port of destination, which port she sailed
from on the Sd Of September, having between
twenty aud thirty passengers on board for San
Francisco Capt. Woodbury's orders were to
stop st the Feejee. Strongs and the AsSump-
tion group of the Caroline islands, for freight
consisting of shells and native produce.
Since the departure of the Sarah Moers
from the port of Sydney nothing has been heard
of her, or from the twenty odd human souls on
board, and the length OF time eapsing since
sailing for San Francisco, together with the
want ofinteligence concerning her whereabouts
is almost conclusive proof that she has gone
down, or wrecked with all on board. The
brother of the owner was q passengers. T.
Chronicle
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14
IucendiaYy AttemDt determined at

hacsndiary AHempt-A determined at
tempt to fire the city of Marysville was
made about o'clock on Saturday morn
ing, by throwing a ball of cotton, saturated
with turpentine, and blazing, into room
where person was sleeping. The sleep
ing person was awakened by the light and
noise, and extinguished the fire. The
adjoining building, restaurant, was fired
by throwing fire brand among a heap Of
charcoal sacks and rubbish on the side ol
the building. The fire made considerable
headway before it was discovered and ex-
tinguished.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

rea- Madame Anno 7Hillon, will give
one or more concerts at Concert Hall ir
this place, probably on Saturday evening
of next week. Madame Thillon, judging
from reports we see in the various prints
and from those who have seen her, is one
OF the most accomplished and fascinating
OF her profession in California. No lover
OF good music should fail to be present al
least at one of her concerts At this time
IN the season, pleasant weather, miners
prosperous, and all enjoying prosperity
such an amusement for few hours would
be agreeable to the mind and healthful tc
the body.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

A SAD SroRY'-On Wednesday eveu-
ing 9TH, the Ya1tiinsvlle, and the citizens
of the country in attendance upon or SUI
perior Courf, were surprised by startling
and m-llncholy occurrence. Mascal Jes-
ter, formerly of Gu ildford, was in the Green
boro, Alabama Jail awaiting his trial upon
an Indictment for an assault and battery
upon his wife. The cases had all been
disposed of but his, and the Sheriff was
sent to bring him to the bar. In few
minutes be returned, with the sad news
that the prisoner had hanged himself to
CRATE of his cell, and had already taken his
passage with that grim Ferryman that Po-
cts write of, to be impleaded before
the tribunal (which judgeth alike the proud
and the lowly.' Poor man. in fit of in
toxication, he had savagely beaten his wife,
and some of his heartless acquaintances
had called upon him in prison, and to mock
his misery, had falsely told him that his
wife was dead. Under this impression. no
doubt, he died Can they sleep quietly
when they think of it ?
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

New BooK.--Lite on the Plains is the title
of stout volume just issued from the New
York press. from the pen of A Delano, Esq.
of Grass Valley. But two copies have thus
far reached this stale, one of which our worthy
friend the author, has kindly forwarded us It
is literal, exact picture Of an interesting trip,
filled with incident, anecdote and valuable OBJ
servations on the route, scenery, &c. &c. 1t Is
valuable to the student who never travels. as
unfolding the features of an interesting part OF
this country, and to the royager over the plains
it is the best text book ever yet published 1t
is attracting much attention in the States, and
its style proves its author ou fat in serious
writing, as well as felicitous in "Pen-Kuife
Sketches" We have rarely spent a brace of
pleasanter hours than we did in reading this
volume. s.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

LAST OF THE FILLIBusrERs The fillibusters
have finally ended their campaign in Lower
California. Walker and his remaining com
panions have started for Northern Sonora where
they expect to settle or to make their way to
Texas. 1t would, perhaps, be impolitlc to re-
turn to California, although we believe taa'
should they come back here and agree to aban
don their quixotic operations, they would no,
be severely dealt with. They have suffered
enough to cure them effectually of filllbusterlng
1t is not likely however that they will return &c
California. Many will remain in Sonora' While
others will make their way to Texas, OF selsi'
in the interior of this State.-Couraer.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

TuEATRIcAL.-Mr. Dunbar, assisted by the
popular Robinson Family. entertained oul
citizens at the Dramatic Hall on Wednesday
evening in a pleasing manner. Three firt
plays were admirably performed, interspcrscd
with dancing by that sylph, La Petite Susan
and Master William. Mr. Dunbar appeared
as the clown in pretty little burlesque, called
the Clown Outwitted and performed his part
to admiration. Mr.. Robinson brought down
the house with his personation of gruff old
landlord. while La Petite enacted the fairy in
an exquisite manner. The other pieces were
Kill or Cure, in which Mr. Compton did credit
to himself, and Box and Cox, in which Miss
Josephine Robinson enacted Mrs. Cox, and
Mrs. Robinson Mrs Box, in an amusing style.
The double Sailors hornpipe was executed by
little Susan and Master William. which was
encored. They both are admirable dances, but
Susan is incompatible for lightness and grace.
The house was pretty well-filled, but the notice
was not sufficient to attract SO large an assem-
blage as the merits and popularity Of the com
pany should call forth. Why don't the boys
tender complimentary benefit to the little
Susan
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

DUEL.-A duel took place Tuesday, at
San Francisco, between Mons. II. Cav.
iteaux and Mr.. Richards. The former gen.
t'eman was attended by Conte de Raous-
set Boulbon, and the latter by Mons. E.
Cavalier. The conditions were peculiar
and novel. The word being given the par.
ties were to fire any time, and allowed FIVE
seconds before the word stop. The weap-
ons used were French duelling pistols, dis
tance twenty-five PAGES. Three shots were
exchanged without injury.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

Transactions in Stocks during the past
week have been limited to few sales oi
State and City Warrants. The 100000
of City Bonds were awarded to the Express
house Of Wells, Fargo 8 Co., at 8S cents
on the dollar. being, we learn, 10 per cent
more than was offered by any other house.
The city will now have SSS,000 in cash
always providing the officials donot quar-.
rel about who shall have the care of them.
s. r RsroI, 10th.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

The Fremont arrived at San Francisco
on Sunday last from the South bringing
news from Los Angeles to the 8th:
GILA FERRY.-On Thursday Messrs.
George Armstrong and Alex. X. Mclean
started hence for the Colorado, to establish
a ferry at Algodon, some fifteen miles
below the mouth of the ella. 1t is said
the travel from Texas and Sonora will be
greatly benefited by the proposed ferry, by
saving at least two days travel, and that
in portion of country where every mile
is of the utmost Importance. MIR. Mclean
goes out to establish trading post and to
open direct trade with Sonora. He has
been over the route, and his knowledge of
Rocky Mountain life, and of the wants of
emigrants, peculiarly qualities him for
his undertaking. MIR. Armstrong is fa-
miliarly known as "Old George" and
was one of the old Cow Boys of Texas
All manner of success attend him.. Il.
Star.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

MINING AT GIBsoNvILLE.-Mr. W. Helm of
Gibsonville, yesterday, showed us some speci-
mems Of gold bearing quartz-taken from the
claim of Starr & Co. The gold was taken out
of a large boulder at first supposed to be
worthless, but on further examination found to
be very rich. 1t is valued at from $500 to
$1,000.
Another company had struck rich quartz
boulder. Out of one rock, weighing 9 pounds,
500 had been taken.
At two other claims, gold bearing quartz has
been found. One rock weighing go lbs, on
being broken, was yariousy estimated at from
S4O0 to $500.
Miners generally at Gibsonville were doing
well-making from 81 to $40 per day. Bu-
siness was good, and all seemed to be in fine
spirits.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

AcKNowLEDGEMENTs.-We accidentally
mtted in our last to notice the receipt
from IIcm. Mr.. GwIN, of several impor.
tant documents, including Patent Office
Report and the report of Col. Graham on
the Mexican Boundary.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

eB Two shocks of an earthquake were
ielt Tuesday morning at San Francisco,
lasting from one to three minutes
shaking the house and breaking tine
glass in the widows. There was about
fifteen minutes difference between each
shock.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

We are pleased to learn that or the first Of
next month FL Dorado county will be free
from debt owing no man red This is the
more gratifying from the fact that it has been
but short time since our cot1nty debt was
over forty thousand dollars, ard County Scrip
worth only twenty-five cents on the dollar
NouDtc;ia DeH0cyGt
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14
E<g~ The Bay papcrs state that sinro

H<e~ The Bay papers state thatsince the
houses Of ill-farne in Pacific street have
been closed under the operation OF the new
ordinance, a number Of respectable ami
lies have moved into that portion of the
street between Dupont and Stockton SITS,
and which has always been one OF the
worst portions Of the city.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14
nGa. The Los Angeles Star Of March %

nea. The Los Angeles Star of March 25th
says:
Col. FREMoNT-PAINFUL RUM0R.--W e have
a rumor that deserter from Col. Fremont
party has arrived at San Bcrnardino, who
says that after being relieved by Mr.. Babbitt
the Col started to cross the Sierra Nevada to
the north Of Walkers pass, and encountered
such severe weather that, previous to the deser-
ters leaving the camp, three men had died OF
cold and the whole party were in a starving and
freezing condition. c5
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

ca A Division Of the Sons of Temper
ance was organized at Goodyear's Bar, on
the 28th ult. with twenty.three charter
members. 1t is called the "Goodyear's
Bar Division, No. a."
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

accident at Little Tork-On Wednes
day evening of last week, while the Engi
neer, Rodolph Conrad, in Jones & Wago-
ner's saw mill at Little York, was making
some repairs, fatal accident occurred
Having nearly completed his work, and
while trying to start screw in the boiler,
the head of the screw stripped off, letting
the steam and water in full force Oh to
him, which caused himto fall. Before he
could recover himself, the water poured
out on him to such degree as to scald his
flesh so that large portion of it pealed
od. He lived about "a hours, when he
died in the most extreme agony. He had
his senses until his last moments.
Mr.. Conrad was about 35 years old -
He has friends living in Philadelphia and
New Orleans.
Mr.. Jones was seriously hurt on his
right foot by the same accident. There
were no other persons in the mill at the
time.
New Orleans and Philadelphia papers
please copy.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

Rsg- We have recently received several
important legislative documents through
the politeness of Messrs. Crenshaw of the
Senate, and Burton and Dawley, Of the
Assembly.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

nEaA- Adams Il Co. received in London from
Australia, by the ship Bailarat, $4,000. The
Great Britain nd 100000 on board for this
company.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

eS2s We are indebted to Adams L Co. for
the regular delivery. daring the past week. OF
San Francisco Sacramento and country papers.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

pS- Lord Holland told of man remarkable
for absence of mind, who, dining once at ~ .ne
same sort of a shabby repast, fancled himsel = IN
his own house, and began to apologize tor the
rratrhcdncsS of ihp dinner.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

A MAHOGANY BRIDGE-One of the bridpea
built by the Nicaragua Transit COMPANY on
the road leading from Lake Nicaragua to San
Jurn del Sud- is made entirely of mahogany
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14
please copy.

ANOTHER MAGNIFICENT SPECIMEN.
Heyer Plummer Of the U. S. Bakery, Pine
street, have presented us with the largest spec.
lmen OF Cake we have yet seen. 1t was not on.
iy OF the best quality, but of quantity in keep.
ing with the generous minds that control that
well known and popular establishment. Such
tokens of generosity will be remembered, and
leave favorable impression on the mind, that
may be OF service to man of business, hereaf
ter exceeding by far the value of the article
Customers would do well to give Messrs Heyer
d Plummer cali and try their work. You
Will ind them ready to accommodate and obi.
ging.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

hs- Alexander H. Fash, who has been
for some time under arrest IN Sacramento
for the murder of Julia Hayden, has had
his trial, and the jury returned verdict
of not guilty
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

rs" We are indebted 10 Wells, Fargo { Co.
for the punctua! delivery, during The past week,
Of papers, packages and correspondence.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

SPECIMEN We have been shown a
specimen taken out of Messrs. Edwards
& Co.'S claims on Wet Hill, weighing %
dwts., and worth about 500. Handsome
specimens are frequently found on Wet
Hill, and the miners continue to do good
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

TROUT FISHING IN ALAMEDA Two gentle
men with whom we are acquainted after a
few hours absence on Wednesday last, on a
troutlng excursion, returned with t,co hundred
ana ninety genuine speckled mountain trout in
their basket, large number of them weighing
one pound each. They described the sport as
being excellent much circumspection being
necessary in fishing for them.--Exppess, 9Th.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

III. E. CauRcH.--A Methodist Episco.
pal Church was dedicated as Mokelumne
Hill, or Sunday, Apr! 2
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

HANLETs ADVICE TO LADIES" Put YOUR
bonnet to its right use It's for the head, and
not for The neck "
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

Our ScHooL.-To-day completes the
first month of our district school. 1t is
indeed in fourishing condition. The
school now numbers 81 scholars-45 in
the male and AZ in the female department.
The Oldest scholars are Is years old-the
youngest 4 and by visiting the school we
see that a large majority of them in both
departments are under nine. Mr.. Mccain
is succeeding, even beyond anticipation in
discipling the boys, and correcting bad
habits in elocution so frequently contracted
in primary schools. We also noticed that
not only order, but satisfaction, content
and improvement reign, in the female de-.
partment.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

CHANGEs--Business is becoming brisk and
bears the impress OF an active summers trade
Property is changing hand pretty freely, and
every ole seems intent on making the necessary
arrangements.
DR.. John Lark has bought the interest of DIR
w. q. Alban in the Main street Drug Store
and DR.. Alban has bought out DR.. Clark of the
Broad street Drug Store. OF these changes al
we have to regret is, as we understand, that DR.
Clark is to leave shortly for his Atlantic home
whereby we lose good citizen.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14
Operations are still prosecuted with
much vigor on Wet Hill. We notice two
new cuts now gong in from the S. E.

FIREs.--During the past week several alarms
Of fire have been raised in our quiet town. On
Wednesday morning last, the Uuion Hotel was
discovered to be on fire. But prompt action in
time prevented any serious consequences. 1t
took fire in the cloth ceiling over the porch
burning the cloth some four feet square, but was
discovered in time to prevent its reaching and
igniting the wood The manner of the taking
fire is not known.
On Tuesday last the house of Mr.. Dickerman
on Commercial street was discovered to be on
fire. This, too, was stopped without any seri-
Gus damage. Too much care cannot be taken
in our town where SO many houses are made Of
very light and combustible materials.
The Nevada journal., 1854-04-14

GOLD TUNNEL.-We visited the Gold
Tunnel mill the present week, and were
much pleased with the quiet regularity
and unostentation with which they were
prosecuting their labors. To say nothing
of the richness of the Gold Tunnel lead,
we have no doubt one reason this compa-
ny has always been so completely success
ful is owing to their economical manner
OF work. The lead is good one beyond
question. But we have seen other leads
indicating equal richness, but which never
have been made to pay. The reason, in
some instances, unquestionably is, they
attempt too much. Their mills are too
large, and require too much expense to
carry them on. They expect to crush a
certain number of tons per day, and put
into the tunnels sufficient hands to quarry
these tons, who must be paid. ANY un-
regularity in the little place all those men
have to work in, throws half of them out
of work, or may be all of them, part of the
day, together with keeping hesvy set Of
machinery idle, while under full steam,
and its tenders nothing to do. But at Gold
Tunnel everything is simple, and appears
easy. In case of accident work may be
suspended, with comparatively little loss.
We venture to say there are numerous
quartz leads, in this vicinity, that would
pay well to work, if conducted in simi-
lar manner.