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THE LATEST NEWS

dTripcl of British TesseES b, Wqy-Fyyi
Later from ChinG-the Rebellion.
AS no San Francisco papers feacR our vi
iage on Mondays, the following late new
Will interest all our readers.
We gather the following from the te1egr,
phlc report to the Union:
SAN Francisco. October -29.
"A ire broke out at o'clock this affernoo
In Hewiett's Exchange, on the corner of Ra,
terry and Jackson street. Damage trifin0
Two buildings were destroyed by fire Il,
night at IL O'Clock at the Mission.
The British frigates President and Pior
arrived this afternoon.
Ferdinand Vassault was nominated Ia,
evening by the Whig Convention for Gil
Comptroller
LATER FROM CHINA.-The ship Elizabet
.63 days from Hongkong. arrived this evenin
The Triau, numbering SO, 900 men. had e
tended their ravages over one-sixth of Il
villages near Canton.
The wealthy city of Shuntehean had be-,
taken possession of and held by them.
Ninety-six villages had arisen against Il
Triads, and was in arms.
The foreign factories are guarded by.
strong force of British and Americans.
In consequence of the disturbances. provi
ions had arisen fifty per cent. and the sul
plies would be entirely stopped unless steI
were taken to put down the pirates who il
tercept the traders.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31
THE STATE PRISON.

If, as a truism, it be asserted, that no state
of society ever existed on the globe. where an
institution of this kind was more necessary,
it is no less certain that the one we possess,
has entirely failed to answer the ends propos-
ed by the law. For many months now past
the number of escapes has maintained very
respectable equality with the new convictions
and our citizens have ceased to feel or ex-
press any surprise at hearing that new batch
of from eight to eighteen of these scoundrels
had run off and escaped. 1t is perfectly IDLE
for the Superintendent of the State prison. to
declare that due care is exercised. and proper
precautions taken. to prevent the convicts
from escaping, The simple fact that from
thirty-fve to fifty of the most desperate and
abandoned Of them all, are now prowlng
throughout the State, contradicts more forci-
bly, than mere words could do. any such as
sertion. Indeed these outrageous escapes have
gone so far. and created such sentiment in
the public mind Of San Francisco. that it is
constantly said there is no further use for
criminal trials.-Eveniug .Nea0S.
Itcertainly appears as though somebody
ought to be held responsible for these contin-
ual escapes of prisoners. Since our last is
sue, two lots have made good their fight,
numbering five and eight. We should like
to see the present management removed and
new keepers appointed. and then we could, at
any rate, learn where the fault may be.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

NB-The Union of 23d inst, contains an
able article upon the subject of tunnel min
ing. A WRONG impression, however, might
be gathered by those unacquainted with the
subject in reading the following sentence. 1t
says, "Since mining by tunnels has become
better understood. numbers of these old tun-
nels, as we learn, have been taken ub, and,
by extending them further into the hll and
in downward direction, have been found to
pay finely" Now it is we'll knownto all
practical miners, that tunnel can never
take downward direction" In point of
convenience, it must on the contrary incline
upward, else, how after they have gone in
several hundred feet, is the dirt to be carried
out The ground must incline so that the
car will run out by its own momentuIt. Be-
sides, water would be very likely toI annoy
the workmen engaged in tunnel cohstruc-
ted after the fashion described by the Union.
1t often times happens, that after going in
for considerable distance, it is found that
the tunnel is not low enough; they must not
then incline downward, but go back to the
outside, and commencing anew, grade to the
proper level. For this reason, some tunnels
are found to be 20 feet in height, measuring
from the floor to the roof. There may be in
stances where tunnels have inclined down.
wardj but we have never yet seen one.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31


GRASS VALLEY CITY.-We learn from the
jackson Sentinel that new town, bearing
thiskitle, is sitnated in Amador County, near
where the Jackson Water Company's dune
crosses the divide ridge. 1t is represented as
containing many permanent buildings, and
some twenty new houses are in course of
erection. The mines in that vicinity are
said to be rich, and there is nothing to PIE
vent the town from going ahead.
But why could they not have given it some
other name? Grass VdVey, Jr., is certainly
averyigood title, but our people would prefer
to be consulted before an arrangement is en-
tered into, obliging them to don the senior.
There are many objections to this matter,
and il would be better, would they change
the name of their village, before any of the
Inconvenience arise. The name of "Grass
Valley" had already been appropriated in
this State, and has been well maintained. un-
til We are known far and WIDE In our pos
tai arrangements confusion will arise, and
very many serious difficulties will occur, the
mention of which, want of space ohliges US
at present to defer. We hope they may see
their error, and not render it necessary for us
to point it out in particular.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31
Total. s659, 1873

G@-We acknowledge the receipt Of po-
lite invitation to attend complimentary
dinier to be given the San Francisco Press
Club, at the Railroad Hotel in that city, on
Saturday, Nov. 4th. If we cannot order our
arrangements So as to be present, we shall
most HEARTILY wish, the happiuess of the gath
ering. We should like to be there and drink
to the 1ierhory Of the Saxon Kenig. on whose
monument should be inscribed the fact, that
he did tiore than any one beside, to relieve
the human frame of its most laborious efforts
in printing. KGnig, who devised and arran-
ged system of machinery almost organic,
and caused the unconscious agent to work
the press, while man could watch its imprint
ing, and send forth per hour it's thousands of
sheets pregnant with advantages to the
world.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

NrThe reason why, we do not receive the
State Journal. has been satisfactorily explain
ed to us by Mr.. Lambert Of Adams & Co.
The Express Companies are extremely oblg-
ing, and we much prefer to- do without the
Journal. than to receive it at the cost of so
much trouble to those who have always shown
such willing disposition to favor us. We
most cheerfully content ourselves mean
while, with the Union, which is a most ex-
ceAent paper, and contains all the Sacramen-
to news.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

M1N1NG.-On Humbug Flat, the Star Com
pany have dirt averaging twenty-five cents
per pan. Their dirt is Is feet deep All
the companies on this fat are doing well, and
have work enough to last three years.
The miners in Woodpecker Ravine, and
Pike Flat are doing well this week, so far as
heard from.
The United States Company of Nevada,
have labored hard and long They have
sunk a shaft over 200 feet, and drifted $50
feet. This work has been in progress over
six months, and some twenty-five thousand
dollars has been expended. On Saturday
last they obtained prospect of 50 90 to the
pan. They will nowundoubtedly reap their
reward.
The Alta shaft on the slide, is rapidly pro-
crossing This is the best piece of mining
work we have seen in the county. We look
with interest for it's completion. as it is to
decide the question with res ard to an exten-
sive lead.
The Quartz Mills are doing well. A third
interest in one of the veins, together with
some ditch property. was sold last week for
over $4,000. People will begin soon to
think quartz property worth their notice.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

OLE BULL.-A clause in the steamer cor
respondence of the Nevada Journal, seems
Intended to reflect upon the private charac-
ter of this gentleman. We will not republish
it, for aside from the personal friendship we
bear him, we have intolerable repugnanee to
the having our paper contain anything which
shall give it in the least, the appearance of a
Police Gazette.
We must imagine, that the insertion of the
paragraph referred to, was simply an over
sight on the part of the journal, and we will
not therefore attempt to censure. The pri-
Fate character Of man who is before the
people as seeker after, or holder of. an Of
fce,.may be open for inspection. But to men
lion in an opprobrious manner the travelling
habits of private gentleman, is scandal.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

SPoRT.-The fun, promised by Messrs. Fish
& Brown, came off Oh Sunday at tie Union
Course, quite crowd inz zattendapge. The
two Spanlards; as was eXpected displayed
great GOODNESS and dexterity, and seemed not
in the least afraid of the ferocious animal,
whom they continued taunting and irritating
with small javelins, and red flags. Dne of
them slipped, was caught, tossed, and bnclu-
ded that as he was outside and injursd, he
had better return to first principles, that is,
seat himself among the spectators. The wo-
man who was to fight the bull, was -,
we thought she might be i'll.
The Bear and Bull fight, was the bet part
of the performance. The ball was ferScious,
the bear highly enraged and for the space of
a balf hour, the contest with slight ihtermis-
sions, was terrible and determined The
bear would fasten upon the neck Of tie bull,
and twixt hugging and biting he Sc Fmed to-
be getting the better, but the tull wohld sud-
denly throw him off, and STAMPING and gor-
ing him, he would oblige hin to retreat
These scenes are growing clnmon in this
county, and next Sunday thee is to be con-
test between Bear and PAther at Iowa
Hill. The bear is the samewhich was for
merly owned by Madame Lila Montez. 1t
has now become very large nd ferocious.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

gg- The Mountain Messenger" publish
ed at Gibsonville, after payig well meri-
tied compliment to Miss Gddnow, speaks in
the following terms Of Mr. tmonsen
He is fully entitled to tB first rank among
musicians, and many greaB his Inferior, but
possessed of less modesty hre classed among
the celebrated musiciansbf the day. The
company, on Thursday e9ing, would will
lngly have remained unthay-light, to listen
to the almost charming ntes OF that violin.
Mr. Simonson has gre number of friends
in Nevada County, and le know that our
judgment will hardly be4uestioned by any
one, who has heard him. hen we say that we
fully endorse the above.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

THE DEsERT.-An exchange in referring
to the action of the legislature with regard to
the establishment of wells on the desert, says,
!.that cattle die from the effects of the aka
line water which they drink while crossing"
Cattle have died on the desert, from want Of
water, but never we think from drinking al
kaline water while on the barren waste
With thc exception of the 'hot springs
which stock will not approach, we have never
in three crossings. been able to find water OF
any description.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

The FiREMEN.-On Wednesday last, the
members Of the Hook and Ladder Company
turned out in full uniform, as sort of inaug-
uration of the new Truck, which we noticed
in our last issue. Several of the members
were necessarily absent, but still the compa-
ny made fine appearance and called forth
the complimentary notice of all behOlders.-
Notwithstanding the mud. they showed
themselves fully able to run ''wid der mer-
chine," and caused it to trundle through the
streets at ''240 gait" The company Is
composed of young men, all interested in the
prosperity of the village, and would eacn
turn up strong hand at fire, as well from
personal, as public interest. They are now
entirely out of debt, and next week we shall
publish list of those citizens, whose gener-
osity has placed the organization in an inde-
pendent position. Through the public spirit
edness of Geo. Wood Esq. lot is secured,
upon which building will be placed SO
soon as the lumber is obtained.
We learn moreover, that it is the purpose
of the members to give ball on ThanksgiV-
ing evening, and in this we most heartily
unite. 1t is long time since we have had
good old fashioned dance in Grass Valley,
and the ladies begin to complain of the indo-
lence of the young men. The Hook and
Ladder company will undoubtedly show
them. that they are as gallant in the light of
"a ball room, as they are brave, in the blaze
of fire.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

@rWe learn with pleasure that it is the
intention OF several more of our merchants
to close their stores on Sunday. If all would
do SO, the Sabbath would be better observed
and we are certain that the average sales
would be the same Men buy no more goods
than they require, and it can as we'll be done
in six, as seven days.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

The EPIcUREAN.-In In virtue of its cheerf
promising air, we dropped in at this popul
restaurant on Sunday last. and were soente
tanned, that as one mdiety Of a walking COM
mittee, self constituted and self appointed,
we take permission to report progress, and
ask leave to go again. Every kind of delica-
cy was spread upon the table, and the fag-
gon was not chained to a post. 1t was in
fact. the best dinner we have for many a dav
partaken Of, and if any one will call andld
as we did. he will find Proel,
--A landlord fair and free
That entertains with cOmelv courtao,s oioo
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

rThe Times & Transcript of Wednes-
day last, contained such vindication of DR..
Gwin as will either cause Interior" to try
again, or, acknowledge himself worsted.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

l We see it stated in the State Journal
that the prize fight, which we have elsewhere
spoken of, is to come off somewhere in the vi
cinlty of Grass Valley.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

@s-We learn by the Express that W. W.
Dobbins, ESQ, has been selected by the Court
of Sessions of Yuba County, to FIJI the vacan-
cy of County Clerk occasioned by the death
of Capt E. Dorland. A better choice could
not well have been made.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

COMFORT E0R THE WHIGs.-The Journal
of Commerce. a Whig paper lately published
in San Francisco, has suspended publication
1t says that the event has not been brought
about by any lack of exertion upon their
part towards the permanent establishment of
a sound Wing paper but on the other hand,
through the neglect of the party to extend
that support which they supposed they had a
right to expect frcm those who had encoura-
ged them to the undertaking, they are oblig-
ed to discontinue its publication. What has
the Wing Party to say in reply
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

@g-The pleasant weather of Sunday cal
led out Write vests, ditto coats. We noticed
one hombre in this rig bat the mud obliged
him to retain his top boots. He reminded us
of canary bird in the snow.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

w-A PRIZE FIGHT advertised to come
off on the 10th day of bvember, between
Hugh Kelley, of sacramsto, ard Con. Fitz-
gerald, late of Albany. NY, flr the sum of
Two Thousand DolIars-tteh weights.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

Gg-The thanks Of the community are due
those accommodating citizens who built the
cross walk at the foot of Main street. We
wish there were more of them.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

CALIFORNIA JE%ELY.-Pratt has a splen-
did as we'll as most valuable lot of new iew-
elry. Specimens of finely cut, gold bearing
quartz may be seen at his store.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

HiGH Mass, for the repose Of the soul of
Count Raousset, was said at the Catholic
Church in San Francisco on Thursday last
We learn from the Sun, (and it will be interest
ing to the Masonic Order to learn the faet)
that this brave man was a Master Mason;
having been raised to that dignity at AVig-
non, some years ago.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

The FUNERAL OF T. BRE pcs, one OF
Christy's minstrels, was hrgel3 attended in
San Francisco on Wednehay ldt
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31
n@-We chronicle with pleasure the news

G@We chronicle with pleasure the news
received on Saturday last, that Hon. ]. W.
McCorkle formerly Member of Congress from
this State and Ex-Governor McDougall, had
united themselves with the Sons of Temper
ance. We wish the time speedily to arrive,
when siith noble example shall be followed
by all those whom the people have, and are
to trust, with places of emolument and pow
er The good sense possessed by the majori-
ty of the people of California will soon lead
them to render the bar-room. less the place
of resort, and the domestic fireside will spec
dily be more pleasant than an evening in the
tap-room When there were scarcely any
women here, when comforts were nowhere to
be found, the matter was more excusable, but
now it is time for reform, and we believe that
for the people of this State to be convinced is
all that is required, and united action will
follow.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

FREEDMAN has arrived from San Francisco
with splendid lot of new goods. Every
thing required for winter wear, either for la
dies OF gentlemen, may be found at his store,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

Dry UP! May Heaven ordaiu that our
exchanges dry up on the "Meiggs Swindle !"
The subject is torn to tatters. and the poor
man is much abused individual-C Citizen.
We concur.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

@-Mr. Bell has conferred many favors,
upon us during the past week. May he live,
until his hair is as white as the driven snow
and then, may he for a long time enjoy mid
peace and plenty, the resnlt of his honest
foil
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

We are about to thank Charley, of Wells,
Fargo & Co, for the San Francisco evening
papers. and the Union of Friday.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

Through the kindness of our friend
Charley, of Adams & CO., we received the
Sacramento papers, last evening, an hour in
advance of any other conveyance.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

OBSERVANCE OF THE ABBATH.-We are
glad to learn from the Caveras Chronicle
that the Express Compaes, and many of
the business men of Moke mne Hill, are re-
solved to suspend businessn the Sabbath day
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

CROWDED OUT.-An article upon new
quartz machinery another On the Capital
question and still another, entitled The
proper place Tor investment.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

SNow.-The Downieville stage passengers,
on Thursday last, reported four inches of
snow. on the hills, six miles this side of For
rest City.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

GBNSome one says thf the State Prison
at Charlestown continues hold its Otcn.
We wish we could say Rnuch for the State
Prison of California.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

Now is the time to- purchase stoves. Re-
member that they can be found at every price,
and of every pattern at McLaughlin's.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

Ns-We intend soon to give our readers
fair statement of the comparative cost, value,
&C., of brick and wooden buildings.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31
We concur.

The San Francisco Chronicle says that sew
.Sfa4 =IfveIy Snakes o9FSan earthquake occurred
on Saturday evening, 21st inst, twenty min
utes before eight O'Clock.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

N~The following shipment of treasure by
the Sierra Nevada, may be relied upon as
correct, 1t was furnished us by Adams &
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

The STATE JOURNAL which is again deign-
ing to show us the light of it's countenance,
contains some excellent editorials.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

MATILDA HERON.-This lady who was SO
wonderfully extolled in this State, is finding
things little changed in Baltimore and Phi
ladelpbia Some of the papers Of those ci-
lies criticise her most severely.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

@ After having pleased your palate with
one of the delicious oyster stews, prepared by
Mrs. Arnold, call for "Flora Habana = and
if you don't get good ci gar, we'll smoke
them ourselves.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

PIoNEER.--You can find this valuable
monthly at Loutzenheiser's, on Main street,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-10-31

@gA lady writing from Guaymas, Il
speaking of the death Of Count RaouSset d,
Boulbon, says, 'he died bravsly.n Wb,
would wish better panegyric ?