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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15

IRE PROCESS OF COMING GoLD--A United States
mint has been completed in Francisco and is pro.
eaoy ere tins time In active operation coming down
daily vast treasures Of golden ore 1t intended that
II should be prepared TO coin thirty millions of dollars
yearly. The following description Of the system which
Is about TO be established there viii afford good general
idea of the ordinary process OF coming gold The metal
after being received in the deposit room il carefully
weighed and a receipt given. Each DEPOSIT Is then
melted separately in the melting room and moulded into
bars These bars mex through the hands OF the
assayer, who with ehisel chips small fragment from
each enc. Each chip is then rolled into thin ribbon
and fled down until il weighs exactly ten grains It
then melted into a little cup made Of calcne1 hone
ashes and all the base metals, copper tin &c are alb
ohed by the porous material the Gun or carried OFF
by oxydaton. The gold Is then boiled in nitric acid
which dssolves the silver which contains and leaves
the goll pure II is then weighed, and the amount
which IL hes lost gives tie exact proportion OF mpure
in the original bar, and certificate os tho amonnt Of
coin due tie derositor is made accordingly After
being asseyed the bars melted with certain propor
ton Of silver and being poured into iation 81 nitric
acid ard water graduated form In this tate
the ecd IS thoroughly boiled in nitric acid and rendered
perfectly free from silver any other baser metals
which may happen 10 cling to IT, II Is next melted with
ono.nnth its weight Of copper and, thus allowed Is "A
into bars and delivered TO the coirer for roiaes o
bars rolled out in rolling mill until nearly as thin
a.. The coin which Is to be made from them Nv nro
e annenlng they rendered sufficiently dacte to
he drawn through longitudinal orfce in a niece az
steel thus reducing the whole to regular width and
thickness. cutting machine next punches small ro1nd
pieces from he bar, about the size Of the coin These
pieces weighed separately by the adiusters y and
u too heavy Bled aovn-if too licht thew AFRO ro
melted. The pieces which have been al listed are run
through milling machine, which congresses them 10
heir lroIer dhmeter and raises the edge Two hundred
anu tiiy are mied in q minute By the machine They
are then again oiened by the process OF anneang and
ait.r thorough cleaning are placed in tute connecting
with tic stamping instrument AMI are taken thence ono
at tine by the machinery, and stamped between the
dies They finished and, being thrown into 4
tox delivered tie Treasurer fer Circulation The
machinery, Of course for all these processes must lie
OF the ntesi kind The weighing scales alone in tho
deposit rocm Of the California Mint, cost 81 ,ooc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15

Tho Hon RICHARD FRENCH. for many years Represen-
,stixe n Congress from the Mountain district ~ Viz
sns died al his residence in Keu'cr county on the lat
instaut =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15

FnoN HALIFAX AND NEwFouSpLAxp-W have
received Halifax papers TO tile 10TH and ST. Johns
Newfoundland, TO the 4th inst.
The ST. Johns, NJ r., E9preSs Of tho ith inst.
says:-After an unusually long and severe winter.
we have now fine summer weather. The snow i
gone, with the exception OF few patches.
The E5wcss, in relation to the seal fishery. re.
markshc result OF the seal fishery for this spring
is now pretty well ascertained. II will be under an
averages hut the enhanced price viii to some extent
compensate for the deficiency.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15

In the woods only hundred miles north Of nangor
the snow i about three feet deep snd there nov good
mcofc hunting 10 that region
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15

Telegraphic Marine Report.
NEW ORLEANS May ll-Arr ships Memphis, NYork:
Tranquebar Boston, schrs John Brown NYork; Old Dc.
min!on, Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15

Rev. John &. Weber, a travelling preacher in New
Hampshire, who has wife and seven children in Man
chester and is fifty years old has been arrested for adu
terry with Miss Nancy Mead, to whom he promised mar
rage. She is also in the hands Of the law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15

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The company had their buildings insured in the
Equitable Insurance Company of Liverpool to the
amount of $780, 900 and Williams and Butler were
insured TO the amount of $4,000, in three different
insurance companies-leaving a total loss to the
parties whose property has been destroyed, Of
Ssl 700.
The people of BIantford, seeing this, have with
unanimity, hberality and spirit of energy for
which we can hardly find parallel, voluntary came
forward, and proered their assistance to the com.
pany, not only to reconstruct the buildings de-
stroyed, but TO loan their credit to the amount of
100000 to assist in completing the road through to
Goderich.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15
The Great Fire Mt Brantfortl, Ca.
DESTRUCTION OF THE RAILROAD BUILDINGs-Loss
100000.

100000.
From the Brantford Herald, May 10l
The fire was discovered on Tuesday morning about
o'clock The fire companies turned out promptly
but when they arrived, the round house. work
shops, and engine house of the Buffalo, Brantford
and Goderich railroad were wrapped in flames. All
attemps to save them remove their contents were
fruitless.
The buildings were the best constructed and larg-
est of the kind in the province and "the pride and
ornament of Brantford." But so rapidly was the
round house consumed, that there was not sufficient
tme before the roof fell in to adjust the turn table
to allow the removal of q locomotive that had but
Two hours before arrived from Buffalo, and which
still had steam enough to have carried il out of
the reach Of danger.
The fire first discovered in the large building
occupied by Messrs Williams & Butler az workshops
and was communicated to the round house by the
falling of the walls and tmbers of the former against
the doors Of the latter. While the workshops were
burning, an explosion took place, but the cause of
it is unknown, as there was no explosive material
used or known to be in the building.
The loss, nothing was saved, is nece ssarily
very large, and amounts, nearly we can ascer-
tain, to about 100000 The following may be con-
sidered close approximation to the truth:
Loss OF railroad con pany in buildings. 49,. $4,000
DO. do engines. ...... $500
DO: do other stock. 10000
Loss of Williams, Butler d Co., in work
material, &c.,. $4,000
Loss OF workmen's tools, &c.. ........ 1000
Loss of Losee, of Black Pock, in wheat 500
Do. J. Y. Young in furniture, . 1000
DO sundiy owners OF freight. ........ 1000
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02
AGENCY FOR CLAIMS
Against the Government of the United States


ID A. BBlNSMADE has removed his office to Sher-
L . mans Buildings, No. 146 Montgomery st, where
he will continue the prosecution of Claims against the
United States Government embracing
CLAIMS of the officers and soldiers of Col Steven
sons Regiment of New York Volunteers for bounty
lands, extra pay and transportation allowances
CLAIMS of the officers and men who composed the
California Battalian of Volunteers under Lieut. Col
John c. Fremont, for bounty lands, arrears of pay
and extra pay,
CLAIMS of the officers petty officers seamen and
Marines account of additional compensa tion-for
services in the naval and revenue service of tbn I;
ted States in the Pacific Ocean, on the coasts of Cali
fornia and Mexico, from 18th of May 1916 to 1st of
March, 1858.
CLAIMS for return of duties paid on merchandise
imported into the ports of California after the war
with Mexico and previously to the application to this
State of Revenue Laws of the United States
CLAIMS for return of duties paid on merchandise
consumed in the fires of San Francisco of IS49 and
1851.
stoned by Indian depredatons upon the property of
the citizens of the State; and,
CLAIMS for advances made to o. S. Indian Agents
to enable lhem to negotiate or to execute treaTies
with the Indian tribes.
Mr.. BRINSNADE has secured the most reliable and
efficient aid in Washington, and claimants may feel
sure of the most prompt attention possible
n. Bile wilso give his best attention to CONVEY
ANCING in all its branches
San Francisco, Jan. 10, 1854. II 3ln
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02

Ex-Gov. HENRY S. FooTE.-This distin-
guished statesman has come with his family
to make his home among us. His brilliant
career in the U. S. Senate, and his popular
course as prominent citizen of Mississippi,
which placed him in the Executive Chair of
that State, have made him known wherever
American politics are read, and known too
as a statesman and orator Of a superior mould
of intellect
The high compliments paid to Gov. Foota
by some southwestern papers, which have Of
ten been more inclined to blame than to
praise him, and the enthusiasm with which he
was met IN New York by those whose politi-
Cal views were kindred to his own, have civ
en- him fattering balance sheet of antece-
dents with which to enter this new field of his
labors --0
The Gov. is advanced in middle life. some
snow In his locks, and yet the fire of the ora
tors eye is burning beneath it as briobtlv as
ever and when the volcanic action of his
eloquence bursts forth, the adversaries of his
cause will find that the field must be well
fought in which he is champion. Is
1t affords us pleasure to announce the arri-
val OF respectable citizens on our shores at
all times. but when men of Gov. Foote'S char
acter and talents come to settle permanently.
and identity themselves with the fortunes and
I9rure lame OF our State, we are disposed to
give them, as we do to the distinguished Ex-
governor, the most cordial congratulation.
ana the Warmest wishes for their success and
prosperlty-L Times and transcript.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02
Diseases of the Eve and Rheumatism.

DR;; DILL, from st. Louis, Mo-, NJ D., Member Of
IL the Partisan and other Medical Societies. having
visited the principal Schools and Hospital of Europe
expressly to study under the most celebrated Oculsts
on the continent Sichel at Paris Juengken at Ber-
lin and Others that most difficult and delicate branch
OF our profession Diseases of the Eye takes pleasure
in informing the public that he has permanently
located himself at San Francisco where he will treat
SELF that patients need longer go to the States
to be treated for bad cases DR.. Dill speaks English
German French, Spanish, etc.
rs Office of Davis and Jackson streets Let
ters addressed, "P R. DILL, NJ D., San Francisco .
will be promptly answered.
Dr.. Dill cures the worst case of RHEUMATISM, by
the new treatment, in two weeks makes no charge
San Francisco, Feb. !, 1864. 20 3m
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02

MAKE Room FOR THE WoMES.-Tbe first
number OF new paper, edited by Ella Went
worth, has been published in Cincinnati #
Is to be under the exclusive control of females
AN AN once is to be opened, furnished with car
PET, piano, library, &C., for the benefit of the
operatives, during their intervals of rest. All
lHe composing work is to be done by females,
VINO VIII labor eight hours each day. and re-,
celVe one dollar day for their services In
Inc establishment of the paper, the chief aim Of Of
1ne propfletors, is to found business for fe-
males, where their intellectual as we'll i ~ nc no
cunlary wants may be literally supplied.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02


PACIFIC Acknowledgements ROUTE
THE QUESTION SETTLED.-We take the fol-
lowing from late Oregon paper. =:
In our paper of to-day will be found re-
port from Gov. Stevens, who had charge of
the exploration and survey of the Northern
Pacific Railroad route The question of
practicability may now be considered settled
1t has, we believe, always been conceded that
the northern route, if practicable, would be
far preferable to the middle or southern
routes, as it is much shorter, and much less
liable to obstruction by the SHOWS, in winter,
on the mountains. The northern route would
also shorten the distance by sea several days,
from the western terminus, to the Oriental
world, whose commerce is sought, as being
the great ultimatum for which the great Pa
cifc Rail Road is to be built. Heretofore it
has been matter of doubt whether pass
could be found through that great barrier, the
Rocy Mountains, which would admit of the
practicability of track for the road.
This doubt has now been eXtinguished.
Gov. Stevens, at the head Of the Northern
Exploring Expedition, reports that there are
several good passes, one of them combining
every desideratum, and there is no hindrance
to the construction of the road, over the line
he has travelled. OregOnian, January 21st
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02
Removal.

NR j. c. YOUNG has removed his office from 22615
" Dupont street, to the corner of Montgomery and
California Streets opposite the banking house of Page
Bacon Co, where he viii be happy to consult with
his former patrons, and treat scientifically and with
discretion all those who may require the services of
fhysclan The success of DIR. Young since his advent
IN TINS state has been without parallel and he hopes
by continued and untiring application to his Profes
slon to remove from the public mind that lack of
hdence which has SO unhappily existed in regard to
the medical professioniI the State of California
p SAll letters enclosing $40 will receive i1nmedi
ate attention Direct Box 735, P. O., San Francisco.
San Francisco, Jan. "a 1854 10 I'm
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02

TERRITORIAL CONvENTIoN.-In pursuance of
call heretofore noticed. delegates from Sis
kiyou county, Cal, and Umpqua, Jackson and
Goose counties, Oregon territory, met in con-
vention in Jacksonville, on the 28th January
and organised by the election Of H. G. Ferris
of Siskiyou, as President; E. Steel Of Yreka,
and Samuel Colver of Jacksonville, Vice
Presidents, and T. Nc F. Patten, and C. S.
Drew, Secretaries. There were q delegates
present. several counties not being represen-
ted at all.
The Convention resolved to use ''every ex-
ertion to prevent the formation of State
Government in Oregon with its present boun-
daries." Three committees were appointed
to draft memorials-1st, to Congress; I'd, to
the California Legislature Sd to the Oregon
Legislature. A committee was also appoint
ed ''to draft a petition to circulate among the
citizens of the proposed new territory
committee to consist Of the sherifs of the said
counties"
The Convention then adjourned to meet at
Jacksonville on the third Monday of April,
(the 17th.) We are Of the opinion that this
movement is premature However, the peo
pie of the counties directly interested, ought
to be the best judges Of their wants.-Shasta
Courier.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02

A man of truly refined feeling and philoso-
ply will not consent to wear apparel that
insults the palmer garb of his associates. He
VIII not build marble palace in. the midst
OF tne dllapidated dwellings of the poor. The
very luxuries he has, he will try with half
guilty consciousness to conceal, lest their
slgnt should painfully affect his neighbour,
who does not possess them.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02

AH41E QLD TREE Capt. Solomon Marsh
OF Litchfeld Ct has on his premises On ', onnio
tree which measures fourteen feet around '5Ro tho
trunk and yielded, the past season Ooh % bSb siLe
els OF good furuit. Previous to l835 + T;o1d o1d
ed about one hundred bushels nor yoau, lc,u,
The tree was brought from Hartford r by'fbo St'fb .
first settlers Of Litchfeld, and has horne deIi se
cious fruit one hundred and tbi,tw ,,eora
So says the Litchfeld Republican. go
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02
American Restaurant

Broad Street a few doors above the Office of the
Young America, Nevada City
THIS famous establishment recently fitted nm in a
superior style by Mrs. WEIGH now rented by the
undersigned fatters themselves that they can
ther patrons with the choicest of every variety the
market affords, such as Oysters, Came Eggs, &c &C.
constantly on hand in short, every luxury to be had
in our Golden State at all hours and on the shortest
notice
Liquors, Wines and Cigars of the finest quality at
the Bar.
IA Our motto Excelsior - -
The public are invited to call and judge for them
selves. ROBERTS & McOITA AM
Dec. Is n13 IT,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02
Phcenix Saloon and Restaurant.

Foot of Broad Streets Nevada City, between the Post
Office and Adams & Co.'S. Express.
S. BEENY, Proprietor
HIS new and pleasant establishment having risen
to notoriety, Phoenix like, is in successful op-
Grafton for the reception of guests.
The proprietor will spare pains to make this Sa-
loon the very best in the city All the delcacies of
the season will be served up at all hours in style to
suit the taste of the most fastidious
Meals can be had at all hours day or night. OYSTER
Stews Came and in fact every luxury served to or
der on short notice
Persons wishing clean LODGINGS can always be ac-
commodated. Also, families furnished with pleasant
rooms
n. B. AT the Bar can be found the best of Wines
Liquors and Cigars. The pubcare respectfully nvit
ed to give the Phoenix trial
December Is, n13 If
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02
Lumber! Lu1mber!!

TO TE.A.MST,ERSs .H.VrD OTHERS.
TNHE GRASS VALLEY MILLS are now in full opera
l. ton, and ready to supply all demands for every
description of
SEASONED LUMBER!
At the lowesa market prices These Mills situated
nearly in the centre of the Village of Grass Valley
about fifty rods south of the Masonic Hall, Auburn
Road, and most convenient for Teams to load. There
is in these mills, MULAY SAW, and a 50 inch CIR
CULAR SAW together capable of making Is, 600 feet
OF lumber per day. Also, splendid Woodworth
Patent
PLANNING .MACHLNE!
Capable of making 900 ft. of PIANED ToNGUED AND
GRoovED, and other manufactured lumber per dav of
superior qualities ALL our lumber is well seasoned
before being dressed-our stock of over eight thou
sand logs giving the best material to be found in
the country. Call and see
TRANSFERS
Can always be supplied with lumber ON FREIGHT to the
cities of
.M.ARYSVILLE IND 81 CR.A1IE.NTO
On the best terms equal to any other mill in Nevady
county, and when taken in connection with the TACT
that IL Is well seasoned the advantages of fre1ghtn
from our mills superior-our engine, saws, ana
mountain portion OF the State.
Lumber will be exchanged for Good Baleo nay on
reasonable &rms
49, All kinds of Dimension Lumber, Fenslng ol
dlng Sugar Pine, ETC., etc. ETC., constantly on M
or sawed to order We have stock OF over AVU,uVV
1eet and shall keep full supply Ior Ihe gIeaV ue
mand for choice building and fencing materials
re- Remember we pay cash and the highest prices
for freight or sell to teamsters so as TO enable them
to make Large Profits j. MlNOhEolht, 1I
Grass Valley Sept. 20, 1858. TIM
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-03-02
HENRY JOHNSON & CO..
4 IMPORTERS g. WHOLESALE
Druggists,

No. 146, Washington Street, near Montgome-
ry, San Francisco
OFFER for sale, FOR CASH, at the lowest wholesale
" prices, large and well selected assortment of
East India Mediterranean and European Drugs and
Medicines French English and American Chemicals
of all kinds also, extensive variety of Perfume
ry Fancy articles, Fancy Soaps, Brushes Paints and
Oils, Dye Stuffs, Labels, Window Glass, Extracts,
Bronzes, Trusses Leeches Surgical instruments,
Druggists Glass Hatters Goods, Shakers Herbs
and Roots etc. together with every article comprised
in the stock Of Druggist or Physician.
H. j. Co., are the proprietors' wholesale agents
for DR. James Family Medicines, Sands Sarsaparilla
Old Townsends parilla Mofats and Brandreth S
Pills, Davis Pain Killer Congress Spring Water, etc
HENRY JOHNSON & Co. have made such arrange
ments in New York, Boston and Philadelphia as viii
enable them to purchase their stock at the lowest
rates, and they determined to give their custom
ers the benefit of low prices and at the time the
best quality of goods. November Shift