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The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

LATER FROM CARSON VALLEY The Placer
vile Democrat says Mr.. Drift arrived from,
Carson Valley with the mail on the ODD ult
making the trip in three days He reports the
crossing of the mountains as difficult. in conso-
quence of a. heavy fall of snow last week. SEW
eral pack trains are at Slippery Ford, awaiting
the opening of the trail, having failed in an af,
tempt to get through.
Mr.. d. informs us that "Governorf Smith. of
Lake Valley, intends opening the trail in few
days, and as the last snow of the season has
doubtless, fallen, we may expect the communi,
cation between this place aud the valley to be-
uninterrupted until next winter. The :Gover-
nor" keeps house at Lake Valley, where the
traveller can find all that is necessary for his
comfort. There is a large camp ofindians To-
Gated on Governor Smiths territory for the
purpose of fishing for trout, with which the Wa
ters OF Lake Biger abound.
Times are brisk in the valley, and Che crops
looking finely.
Messrs. Jones & Co, are building crist
mill between Mormon Station and Gold Canon
The miners in God Canon are doing well a
few days since slug weighing one pound was
found, and smaller ones, worth from 81 0 to 500.
are frequently takcn cut.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

POPPING THE QUESTION -Mehltable
Merit, young lady of thirty-nine, who
never had chance to change the allitera
tive character of her name, was seated
over the fire in her little sitting-room
when knock was heard, and who should
make his appearance but Solomon Peri
winkle.
"Goodness, gracious r' thought she, 81
wonder what he's come for-can he"
But we wont divulge the thought that
passed through the old maids mind.
GLOW do you do, Miss Merit p
"Pretty we'll, thank you, Mr.. Periwin~
kle. Not but l feel little lonely now
and then"
"You see as 1 was coming by, I thought
I'd stop in and ask you question about
about"
Il suppose" thought Mehitable, che
means about the state of my heart"
"The fact is" said Solomon, who was
rather bashful, 81 feel little delicate about
asking, but | hope you wont think it
strange p
80 no. simpered Mehitable don't think
IL at all strange, anu III ldct 1 nave oeen
expecting it,
90" said Solomon, rather surprised, 81
believe yoa have in your possession some
thing of mine.'
"His heart he means,'' said Mshitable,
aside. "Well, sir" she continued aloud,
cit may afford you pleasure to learn that
you have mine in return. 1t is fully and
entirely your own"
"Wat! Igot your umbrella 2" exclaim-
ed Solomon, in amazement. 81 think you
must be mistaken, and L don't think I'd
like to exchange mine for it, for mine was
given me-"
81 beg your PARDON said the discomht-
ted old maid, "but made a mistake. l
quite forgot your umbrella, which bor-
rowed some time ago. Here it is. l was
thinking of something else"
eff" said Solomon, there's anything of
yours that I have got, | shall be happy to
return it,
"Well, no, it's no matter" stammered
Mehitable, coloring. "Good morning"
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05
4 Husband an TrOuble.-A few day

Il Husband IN TrouJle.-A few days
since, a lawyer of this city was seated in
his office, busiy employed in studying out
a plea, when the door opened, and young,
stout son of Erin entered, dotted his hat,
and said that he desired to take an advice
of "his honor" The lawyer bade him sit
down, and inquired his business.
"Shure," he replied II want a divorce
from my wife Biddy."
The lawyer asked him what was the
trouble, but he seemed 10th to tell.
"Does she not treat you well, does sne
not take care of your house, has she de-
serted you, or does she like any one better
than yoursalf?" were inquiries made by
the lawyer, who erdeavored to pump
out the reason of the desire for divorce
AT last, weary of the investigation, the
disciple of Cork informed his would-be
/ client that he could do nothing for him
without knowing all the facts of the case.
"Well, if must | must" replied the
husband ''shure, there's a little darlint !
lore better than Btddy."
The lawyer could hardly refrain from
laughter sufficiently to inform the Hber.
nian that the law could not touch such a
case as his, and Pat left with a counte.
nance "more in sorrowing than in anger
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

SHOT BY lNDTAHs.-A Frcnchman was shot
at Guadalupe Mariposa county, on Wednesday
last, by party of three Indians, while he was
IN search his animal. The Chronicle SAYS :
One arrow entered his breast the wound il
considered fatal, the arrow entered his breast
the head OF 1t still remaining. lie is not cx-
pected to recover A party Of miners were at
work IN the Immediate vicinity, and bearing
the noise made by him after being wounded,
proceeded to his assistance, aud conveyed him
INTO camp A party of about twenty men star
ted III pursuit Of the Indians, who are supposed
TO be OF the Yo-Semity tribe on the head wa
ters of the Merced.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

A GRAssHoPPER RoAsT.--Among the choice
delicaces with which the Digger Indians regale
themselves during the summer season, saws the
Empire County Argus, is the grasshopper roast.
Having been an eye witness to the preparation
and discussion of one of their feasts of grass
hoppers, we can describe it truthfully There
are districts of California, as well as portions
Of the plains between the Sierra Nevada and
Rocky Mountains. that literally swarm with
grasshoppers, and in such astonishing numbers
that man cannct place his foot to the ground
while walking among them, without crushing
great numbers To the Indian they are a del.
icacy, and are caught and cooked in the follow
ing manner /: A piece of ground is sought
where they most abound, in the centre of which
an excavation is made, large and deep enough
to prevent the insects from hopping out when
once in. The entire party of Diggers, old and
young, male and female then surround as much
Of the adjoining grounds as they can and with
a green bough in hand, whipping and threshing
on every side, gradually approach the centre
driving the insects before them in countless
mutitudas, till at least ALL OR nearly all are Sc
cured in the pit.
In the meantime, smaller excavations are
made, answering the purpose of ovens, in which
fires are kindled and kept up till the surr ound-
ing earth, for short distance, becomes sufi-
ciently heated, together with fiat stone large
enough to cover the oven. The grasshoppers
are now taken in coarse bags, and after being
thoroughly soaked in salt water for a few mo-
ments, are emptied into the ovens and closed in
Ten or fifteen minutes sufices to roast them
when they are taken out and eaten without fur
ther preparations, and with much apparent rel
ish, or as is sometimes the case reduced to pow
der and made into soup. And having from GU
riosity tasted, not of the soup but of the roast
really if one could but divest himself of the idea
of eating an insect as we do an oyster or shrimp
without other preparation than Simp;e roasting
they would be consider very good eating, even
by more refined epicures than the Digger Ind
ans.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

Singular Correspondence.-The Alta is
publishing a correspondence which recently
took place between II. Dillon, the French
Consul, and some of the officers of the
United States Government at the bay
Thus far it relates to the presence of the
Consul at the complimentary dinner given
to Gen. Wool and Gov. Foote. The Col
lector, Mr.. Hammond, regarding that as a
demonstration OF hostility to the admins
tration of President Pierce, calls upon the
Consul to define his position in the prem
ises, and the latter replies that he has no
intention of being mixed up with the viru-
lence of party politics, or in other words,
that he has taken no position on the SUBJ
lect.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

The Consulate Of France.-The Consul
of France has written to the Federal and
State authorities to inform them that, un-
til otherwise instructed by the government
of France, he will attend to the interests of
the French population in his present ca
pacity of Consul per interim, of the King
of Sardinia
That is to say, MIR. Dillon having struck
his flag, under what he considers as vlo-
lation of the treaty refuses to act as Con-
sol of France under his commission from
France, but as he could transfer his powers
to the Consul of another power, he does
transfer them to himself as Consul of the
Kingdom of Sardinia, which office he is
invested with.-AHa.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

a Take off on the Hig1fazutin.--One of
the modes in which greatness, East or
West, most frequently displays itself, is in
the "highfaluting" department. Rev. Mr.
B. Methodist preacher in Wes-
tern State, rose to conclude the service
after another had preached a sermon on
the doctrine of Classification by faith. =
"Pitching in'' to an exhortation, the preach
er exclaimed by way of exordium =
"We have listened to a discourse on the
constituent elements Of the cardinal points
of practical discipleship."
Something similar was the failing of a
Justice of the Peace, of the olden time who
had some of the representatives of the
Dogberry school in almost every neigh
borhood Ca man who defined the bee as "a
little amphibious animal, that has no tu-
turity hereafter :" who was once called to
hold coroner's inquest on some untortu-
nate, whose soul, "by the visitation of
Providence" had left the body behind, to
undergo, in its turn, visitation OF hum
bug. The twelve h6ri ct legaleS homnaeS
being assembled, the coroner delivered a
learned charge on the duty they were to
perform. He prefaced it by lucid dlvls-
ion of the subject: Gentlemen ofthe jury
In this here inquest. three pints is to be
considered--how did this corps come to its
death Was it first, by accident; or, sec
ondly, by incident or thirdly, by the hands
Of the incendta,y.'
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

SHooTlNG-The Yreka Herald Justly
condemns the practice Of carrying weap>
ons and drawing them on every trifing oc
casion, which is becoming prevalent in that
town, and recommends that such hom6reS
be de alt with severely. 1t says it has not
been long since citizen was dangerously
wounded by an accident from shooting in
the streets at night.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

State Treasurer bill authorizing
the State Treasurer to take the State funds
under his own control-in effect to remove
the State deposites from Palmer, Cook &
Co., and bring them to Sacramento, passed
the House Tuesday, was re-considered
Wednesday, and passed again Thursday.
We trust it will now remain passed. DR..
Park, of the Sacramento delegation, we
notice voted against the BILL Union.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

ssg~ In late abolition speech in New
York, Hiss Lucy Stone said
But know SO well there is cotton in the
ears of men; let us look for hope in the
bosoms Of women
Won't you find cotton there toe, Miss
Lucy?
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

A Snoa0 Shoe Race-A snow-shoe race
took place in Montreal on the 9th of March.
In one of the races in which six Indians
competed, the winner, Pierre Iniwarcwas,
ran mile in eight minutes and half,
which was good running, considering that
the snow was sofs and deep. In another
race Ave white men, and the Indian already
named, competed, and the Indian won by
only a few seconds.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

TEMPERANcE.-Tha Grand Division of
the Sons of Temperance, recently conven-
ed in Sacramento, adjourned at noon Fri
day last. The next Quarterly Session will
be held on the 25th July, at Stockton, and
the one following at San Francisco, in Oc-
tober.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

An old lady, looking at the curiosities in
barnum Museum came to a couple OF
arge sea dogs, and after gazing atthcm with
wonder, inquired of a wag who stood near,
IF they ever barked p No, Madam" re-
piled he, not noW-tneir bark is on the
sea-
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

SrABBING AN EDIToR.-On the 23d
instant, Mr.. Ward, the District After
ney of Shasta, stabbed NJ. Dosh, one Of
the editors Of the Shasta Courier, five
times in the region of the heart. The
wounds are very serious, and it was feared
would prove fatal
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

A DOUBLE NAME-Mr John North Is
building at the San Francisco ship-yard, the
largest vessel that has yet been constructed in
California to be called the "Susan and Kate
Denim She will be schooner rugged. and ca
pable of carrying upwards of two hundred
ions of cargo, possessing the combined quail
ties ofstrength and beauty, and is expected 10
surpass, in point OF speed all other vessels yet
built in this State.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

A gentleman in Troy, N. Y, has pros
ecuted the provider of ball-supper, because
the lady whom he accompanied had s75
dress spoiled by one of the walters care
lessly spilling hot coffee upon it.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05
EVADA MILL.
TO LOVERS o. GOOD COEEEE

IT is a we'll known fact that the city of Nevada,
I has hitherto been very deficient with respect to
the above named invaluable article. In order to
obviate this lack Of article so eminenty useful
and wholesome, Messrs. CARRE Il co. have just
opened a coffee mill under the name of \ eyada Mill.
ON BROAD STREET, TWO DOORS BELOW THE Hotel
De PARIS,
where the residents Of Nevada and vicinity may be
supplied with ready fresh ground Coffee whose su-
periority any article OF this kind ever imported
IN this place. viii be contested by none who viii fa-
vor Carre Co. with their patronage.
n. B. Orders promptly attended to, anu charges
moderate. 46.3m
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

GoINe AHEAD.-The MarysyiIle Er-
press says he organization of the Citizens
Steamboat Navigation Company has been
completed, and their books for subscriptions
are open.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

The New York Tribune says: i" We
have the stupendous fact before US, that
one may travel from Philadelphia to Gin
cinnati in fraction over single day, or
in twenty-seven hours"
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

Second Adrentists.- several Of the
eastern states, Millerism appears to be
once more gaining ground, The exact day
on which the earth is to be destroyed, is
not stated. Good Lord, if the world is
burnt on Friday, won't the deer run.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

D1sGRAcEFu1..--Under this head the Coloma
Argus notices the parade of two drunken
women through the streets of the town, and
saws It is time that men having families here
should take some efectual means to abate this
outrage upon society. They owe it to them
selves. their wives and children, that such dis
graceful sceges should not be permitted III our
streets
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

The use of grapes, as an article of food,
is much recommended in cases of consump-
tion. They contain large quantity of
grape sugar, the kind which most resem-
bles milk sugar in its chara cter and COM
position.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

WREcKED.-The schooner Bay State
was wrecked recently, in attempting to get
under weigh to work off shore during a
gale, at Fort Rose. She was fishing
vessel, of 83 tons, and valued at $4,5O0.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

A new vehicle has appeared in Paris, In
which the horses are behind the carriage,
and push in place of pulling it. A Steer
ing wheel is used in front for guiding.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

Anh- CezeStiaL-The up~country papers
generally, begin to show signs of unmis-
taxable dissatisfaction, in consc qaence of
the large arrivals Of Chinese in the mines
and mining towns. The probability is
that we shall hear Of numerous outbreaks
before longs. f. Journal
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

attempt to Fire,-We learn that an
attempt was made on the night Of the 26th
inst, to fire the town of Ophir by the ap-
plication of p torch to the Union Bakery.
The fire. was discovered by the night
watch, and promptly entinguished.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

General ArmJo late Governor of Mexi-
CO, and recently deceased, left $4,000 to
an iIlegitimate daughter, who showed her
respect for her parent and for the bequest,
by marrying in six days after his death.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

To LET The Transcript says: sit is
stated that about one-fourth of the build
iEgs in San Francisco are 'to let Not all
of these however are tenantless, but the
present occupants are about changing their
locations"
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

The Yankee Blade, a new Steamship
belonging to the Independent Line, is
at San Francisco, from New
York in few days.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

ORDER.---The expected storming Of the
county Jail at Mariposa and the execution Of
Cowan, by the populace, did not come off.
The Chronicle thinks it should not have been
feared.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05
Best Houses IN San Francisco.
PACIFIC RESTAU RANT.
At ''nIaiu Street Rridcrs@ TJevada


THE UNDER SIGNED having purchased
the entire interest of his former partner respectfully
announces, that it is his intention 10 make this
Farortte Restaurant Equal tc any Of the kind
IN the City.
Every endeavor shall be used and no expense spared to
make this place COMFORTABLE AND QUIET
HOUSE for their entertainment And he is in hopes that
with the cooperation of those who have been in his
loy since the opening Of the above establishment full
y meet the wants o! the public in general.
And my individual eHeron5 shall be used to give salts
faction TO all who may give n call
shall do cash business upon the most reasonable
terms and strictly adhere 10 temperance principles,
heretofore. Nevada City, Nov. 22d, 1853
Stiff 6 Ey GRyJSIy
n. y. we are ready to give, MEALS TO
ORDER at al reasonable hours, and OYS.
TIERS every evening at reduced prices.
VA. NJ. STEWART. NILES SEARIS
STEWART &: SFARLS.
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS 4 Y
Law.
Office on Broad street, in Davis Brick building
WILLIAM NJ. STEWART, District Attorney. 32t
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

The state of life is most happy whose
superfuities are not required and neces-
safes are not wanting.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

RECovERING.-The Sonora Herald says that
DIR. Gums son, who was SO badly wounded
last week, is entirely out of danger now, and in
a fair way of speedy recovery
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

BoGUs.-A man named John Larv has
been remanded for trial, in Marysvillc, for
passing oil piece OF copper, which he
represented to be specimen of gold valued
at So.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

Il fear God" said man Of good sense;
sand next to Him, [ fear only the man
who does not fear Him.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05
DISSOLU rION.

EE9EEE UTTDERSIGNEsD firm have this day dis
sE solved partnership by mutual consent e. W Dickin-
son having sold ont his interest in the Bakery and Con-
icctonary business to Thos I. Thompson The business
hereafter will be conducted by Copp Thompson.
The late firm beg to return their sincere thanks to the
patrons OF this establishment for their liberal patronage
since their commencement. and hope they Will extend
their lsrors TO The firm.
Nevada, March 21-4W DICKINSON & COpP.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

Lighthouse at San Diego,-The contrac-
tors are now engaged in Putting up the
lighthouse at Point Iona. The Herald
gives the following description of the work /:
The walls will ,oe 20 feet high from the
foundation, ard the entire building 90 feet
wide by 50 feet long. There will be a
cellar OF six feet in the clear, and the attic
IL feet. The tower will be situated
directly in the middle of the building, and
will be 10 feet in diameter. thus leaving on
each side rooms of IA by 20 feet. A spi
raj staircase will lead through the tower to
its height, which is to be 33 feet from its
base-thus there will be an elevation of
433 feet from the level of the sea. The
lanterns and lenses are coming direct from
Paris, whence they have been ordered,
and will be of the very latest improve
ment.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05
eEreat attractien,

ATEyS CALIFORNIA JEwELRY and
y Matchmaking Establishments CONNER
cial ST., Nevada City.'--The above house hayn
one of the best workmen III the State, will Manufacture
California deWelry OF every description the shurles
possible notice
AIso---ENG2AvzNG Well Executed,
nIAMONDS SET to order. Gentlemen desiring God
30 give call. 34-ln
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

The s. F. Herald says that no less than
six Rhode Islanders were lost on board the
Secretary: William Fl. Trip, Jesse Pot,
ter, Pardon D. Lapham, Seneca Browell
James Smith, all of Providence county !;
and Stephen J. Wright, from South hing
Stnn
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

FEEs.-In his message, Gov. Bigler
recommended reduction of the fees paid
to officers. As applicable to most Offices
connected with courts in California, this
was a good recommendation. So great
are the expenses of suit, that many a poor
man is forced to surrender his rights be-
cause unable to advance the money requir-
ed to commence an action in our courts OF
justice. This requiring costs in advance
often subjects litigants to great hardship
and inconvenience, and we can't help think
ing that law hard one, which requires
the losing party to pay the lawyers on both
sides. WHAT has become of the bill intro
dnced upon the subject of costs p O'''on.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05
Prepared Patent Flour.
EoxHZiuers and Families.

TNHlS FLOUR is 50 prepared that it viii make
l. excellent Light Bread bvesimplv making it up
and baking Immediately. Having received the
agency tsr the sale Of the above Flour, will keep
consta supply for SALE at wholesale and retail
March 10 -46-4w IT DAVIS
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

A New York paper says no family can
live in New York, in any degree of ele-
qancc, on less than five or six thousand a
year
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05

CeckroR's quartz CrMsher.-We are
indebted to gentleman of experience in
quartz mining and whose statement may
be relied upon to the fullest ertent, for the
following information relative TO the work
ing of 'Cochran's Quartz Crusher,' recently
put up at the works of the Anglo Calfor-
nia Gold Mining Co., in Browns Valley,
near. .Marysville:
This crusher has pulverised the oar to
such fineness that when wetted it feels like
mud, and in consequence Of the friction the
gold is rendered capable of immediate
amalgamation. The quantity of ore when
calcined that this crusher will easily re-
duce to pulverized state in one hour, is
two and one fourth tons, but 1t has reduced
the same ore at, the rate of sixty-two tons
per diem. 1t is, we believe, scarcely pos
sible for twelve stamps of seven hundred
pounds each to crush more than thirty six
tons per diem, when aided by heavy
crushing wheels which prepare the ore for
the stamps. Cochran's crusher has been
worked by the company mentioned, un-
aided by the crushing wheels, the ore hav-
ing only been broken up by hand into
pieces about the size of large orange. 1t
has also been observed that there is no un-
usual wear on account of friction in Coch-
rams crusher.
From want of water, the Anglo Calfor-
MIA mill has been obliged to suspend its
operations, but we are informed that in less
than sixty hours, one hundred and five
tons of ore were crushed into the finest
powder, and that the ore has been, flora
the test, proved to yield from twenty ta
twenty-five dollars per tom Unicn.
The Nevada journal., 1854-05-05
BOOTS. SHOES AND RUBBERS.
In his New Erick Store, lately erected on
fhn Corner Of Tgain and Commercial ST

where he has been doing business for the last years
and a half. His Stock is LARGER and the VA RTE
TY GREATER than any former time, having been Sc