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The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-Ampie
arrangements are being made by the Off
GERS of the State Agricultural Society, for
the grand Fair which is to befopen to the
public on Tuesday the 25th inst, in Sac
ramento. One of the chief attractions of
the day w be the competition among the
ladies for the prizes to be given those who
most exceljn horsemanship.
A dinner and ball are to be added to the
list of attractions A grand time will be
had by the growers of pumpkins and cab
bages on this occasion.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

LEE & MARsHALL's celebrated troupe
will give their last Equestrian performance
in Nevada previous to departing for the
Sandwich Islands on tomorrow. The
pavilion will be erected in the rear Of
Frisbie's Theatre. We believe this Circu,
has never failed to draw a crowd in our
City, and numerous attendance on this
occasion may be confidently expected.
The location selected for the exhibition i.
probably the most convenient in town.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

REvIvAL.-A revival is going on at the
Methodist Church North, in this city. A
number of conversions are reported, and
greater Developments are confidently ex-
pected by the laborious ministers who are
officiating in the good work.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

TROPICAL ScENE.--As the sun rose higher
and higher, a great stiffness fell upon the forest
The jaguarS and the monkeys had hidden them
selves in the darkest depths of the woods The
birds notes died out one by one; the very but
terttes ceased their fitting over the tree.tops,
and slept with outspread wings upon the CLOS
sy leaves, undistinguishable from the flowers
around them. Now and then colibri whirred
downwaIds towards the water, hummed for q
moment around some pendant flower, and then
the living gem was lost in the deep blackness
Of the inner wood, among ree-trunks as huge
and dark as the pillars Of some Hindoo shrine;
or parrot swung and screamed at them from
an oyerhanging bough; or thirsty monkey,
slid laziy down Llama TO the surface of the
stream, dipped up the water in his tiny hand,
and started chattering back as his eyes met those
ofsome foul alligator peering upwards through
the clear depths below. In shaded hooks
beneath the boughs, the capybaras, rabbits, as
large as sheep, went padding sleepily round
and round, thrusting thei. unwieldy heads
among the blooms of the blue water lilies; while
black and purple water-hens ran up and down
upon the RATS of floating leaves. The shining
tnout OF fresh-water dolphin rose slowly to
the surface; jet of spray whirred up; rain.
bow hung upon it for moment; and tie black
snout sank lazily again. Here and there, too,
upon some shallow pebbly shore, scarlet famn-
goes stood dreaming knee-deep on one leg; cres.
ted cranes pranced up and down, admiring
their own finery; and ibises and egrets dipped
their bills under water in search of prey; but
before noon even those had slipped away, and
there reigned stiffness which might be hear d
-snch stilness(to compare small things with
great MS broods beneath the rich shadows of
Anyuss own Devon woods, or among the lone
y sweeps of Exmoor when the heather is in
dow
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

JUDGES OF THE New DIsTRIcrs.-Hon
+. Burke is elected Jundge of the 18th
judicial district, composed of the coun-
ties of Merced, Mariposa and Tulare;
Niles Searls, Esq, of the 18th district
composed of the counties of Nevada, Sier-
ra and Plumas, and VIM. Pitzer, Esq. OF
the 10th district, composed of Trinity and
humboldt. The three new districts were
created by the last Legislature.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

Price McGRATH.-This celebrated pa
Ger fell dead on the Union Course, San
Francisco, few days since, after having
closely contested five heats with two other
fast pacing horses.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

FoERIGN TAX RECEIPTS. Sheriff
of this county, after having been to infn-
lite pains, writing and telegraphing to the
Controller of State for foreign tax re-
ceipts, has at length been obliged to 90 to
Sacramento to learn the cause why thew
are not forthcoming. The county has
lost one thousand dollars for the want Of
them. Who is to blame,
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

WELLS FARGO & Co. have our thanks
for an abundant supply of San Francisco,
Sacramento, Stockton and Marysville pa.
pers; also for the prompt delivery of let
tcrs, packages, &c.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

JoHNsoNs MAJoRITY.-The Tribune
foots up the majority for johnson at
1876. Four small counties, Mvrced,
Tulare, San Diego and San Luis Obispo,
remain to be heard from, which will not
materially change the result. Those who
have bet on 5000 majority for johnson
have surely won.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

DoNATIoN.-The friends of Rev Mr..
Hill propose giving him donation, to
take place at Temperance Hall on ethe
9th inst. The loss of valuable library
by the burning at sea of the ship George
Sampson, will render all contributions to
aid in the collection or purchase ofanother
especially acceptable. The many estima-
bic qualities of the gentleman to whom this
benefit is rendered, will doubtless secure a
large attendance and commendable liber-
ality.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

PACIFIC ExPREss.-This company is
never behind. Friend Lambert is on his
taps whenever there is any news to dis
rlbute or favors to dispense. We are in
debted to him, during the past week, for
every valuable paper in the State.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

one proht less to pay when he buys in
this city, rather than of the retailer at
Negro Bar. In fact, the proprietors of
this railroad will be compelled in order
even to realize on their investment. to ex-
tend into the mountains. Patterson's
plank road is an illustration of what a
road leading to no point of travel or busi-
ness is worth. 1t is an utter failure.
And this railroad mast run to Nevada If
1t goes up the valley it has to compete
with river steamers, and enriches Marys-
vile, or some higher point at the expense
of Sacramento. If it is extended directly
into the hills, through to Nevada, it takes
the trade and travel of the whole north
Placer, Nevada, large part of Sierra,
and Plumas counties, and Sacramento will
have gained an additional trade of i'm
mense magnitude Whether that city
and the proprietors of the road have the
nerve and the foresight to press this nn-
dertaking to its legitimate issue is ques-
ton of time.
Sacramento has greatly improved the
past summer, and is still progressing
Some of the finest useful structures in the
world are to be found in this city. A
great many brick buildings are being
erected, some of an imposing description.
Flood and fire have dealt with this city in
vain. was just going to compare it to
the phoenix, but that is hackneyed; suf-
flee it to say, it is now more beautiful,
more prosperous than ever before Mer-
chantsNtell me the business of this sum-
mer and fall is more healthy than ever
before, and dealings are more for cash.
In the decisions of the Supreme Court,
this morning, notice that Justices of the
Peace have jurisdiction only to the amount
of 5000. Also there is no appeal from
the Court of Sessions in cases less than
felony. There are several other decisions
interesting to our lawyers. The Union
published this morning, forty decisions,
all made on Saturday. The Union is a
model of industry, enterprise and profit;
and must always hold high position in
the STATE while conducted SO ably and lib
orally. Processing to know something of
journalism, do not know of paper that
is more prompt and indefatigable in sup
plying its manifold readers with early and
authentic intelligence. "Long may it
wave"
l had the pleasure of meeting P. H.
French, Esq, of the Tribune, to-day, who
has just returned from Central America
He is in excellent health and spirits not
wthstanding his incarceration by the
Greasers. He intends returning in few
weeks, but will again take up the editori-
al pen, which he uses with so much force,
in December The Tribune deseryedly
stands high with the American party. 1t
has fought consistently and ably, and for
one | am glad that the chances of war
have given it share of she State print.
ing. A. s.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

HaS- The Sacramento Union entered upon
its tenth volume on the 10Th inst. A more
able edited and better conducted paper is not
found on the Pacific Coast, and as a paving
concern it has not an equal. Success to il
ever.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

REMOVALS BY THE PREsIDENr.-Ma-
jor Hammond, Collector of the port of
San Francisco, and Lance Mizner, Col
lector of the port of Benicia, have been
removed. M. S. Latham succeeds Ham
mond, and Mr.. Storer, former Deputy
at Benicia, succeeds Miner. The cause
Of the change is variously stated.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21
BosroN, Aug. 20.

BosroN, Aug. 20.
THE DEATH OF ABBOTT LAwRENcE--The
merchants in Boston assembled in Fame
nil Hall this forenoon, for the purpose of
appropriately noticing the death Of the Hon.
Abbott Lawrence. VIM. Sturgis presided,
and speeches were made by Hon, j. Tho mas
Stevenson, Robert G. Winthrop, Edward
Everett, DC. Itwas resolved to close the stores
op The day ofhis funeral. Other public bodies
have also held meetings on the same subject
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

SIMMONS & Co.-Every body is smash
ing up their old crockery and rushing to
S. & Co.'s to get new, and per conse-
quence they are doing a smashing busi-
ness, too. They have camphene enough
to light up the world, and lamps to burn
it in. See double column advertisement.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

The WAY OF THE TRANsGREssoR is HARD
Among the passengers on board the Golden
Age, bound for Europe, were A.. A. Cohen and
lady. They were passing by names of Mr..
and Mrs. Coed denow. When their, real names
were discovered hey wsge very cody treated
by the passengers.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21
FIRST ARRIEAL OF THE
Camel Train
0 " E r II H E PLAIN 81
The Quickest Time ON Rec0r9U

L "eC Oe 1tCtHu..
nNLY l2 days and six hours from ST. Louis. Mo.
" to Neyadai Train of Fifteen Asiatc Cam
els have Just arrived from st. Louis under the di
reciion OF kalib Rabbi an Egyptian Camel driver,
treighted in part with Drugs, Medicines, Paints.
Oils, Window Glass, Brushes, sc. for John Lark
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, Fireproof Brick
building, Main street Nevada, and for Potter &
Crittenden, w holesale and Retail dealers in Books
and Stationery, also Crockery and Glassware,
Camphene, Wooden-ware China-ware &C. &C.
Atlantic Papers always received by this route ten
days In advance Of all other routes n2ltf
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

BALTIMORE SLIDE.--A half days washing
by Fish & Co., in their claim in the rich local
ty known as the Baltimore Slide, to-day, yield
ed between six and seven pounds of the DUST
Iotra Hill Neus.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

STILES is continue lily laying US under
obligations for every species of literature, from
his bookstore and by express. Long may be
wave.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

JERRY SULLIVAN, has again placed
US under obligations for Harper and full
files Of Atlantic papers.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

THE GoU GENHEIMs.-The actresses
Gougenhelms-Miss Adelaide and joey,
have been creating great fslrore in the
Levee city.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

l. Z. WooDs. The last heard from this
notrlous swindler, he was at Honolulu, Sand
wich Islands.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21
NJ AR RIED

BY the Rev. Mr.. Morrow, at the house Of
John Williams, Gold Flat, Sept. 18th, Mr.. +.
L. BALDWIN, formerly of Clinton Co., Mo. to
Miss TERESA L. HUMEs. Both of Gold Flat
Nevada County.
BIRTH.-On yesterday Sept Goth, the
lady of G. W. Mulford Esq of daugh-
ter
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

0On CEROONS NEW CHILE PEACH
OOO ES; 300 bags new Chile Beans;
200 hf bbs new Beans;
200 bbls Carolina Rice; 1000 mats No. Rice:
100 cs English Dairy Cheese;
600 hf bbls fresh Corn Meal:
l0U cs Dairy Salt, 10 lb bags;
so kegs Super Carb Soda
For sale by RE BREWSTER& Co,
Sept 2l-2w Corner Front and Clay streets.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21

Onn CASES FRESH PEACHES; 100 ca
~OU ses fresh Strawberries
100 cases fresh Freuch Fruits, assorted;
400 cs Natural Preserves, qts and pts;
300 cs Pie Fruits in glass, and and ID tins
200 cs Brandy Peaches, /, J. and / gall;
800 cs Thomas Cove Oysters;
800 cs Wrights Wells Provosts oysters
100 cs Lobsters and CLAIMS;
so cs Roast Turkey;
100 cs assorted Jams and Jellics;
200 cs hf and Or gall Pickles;
1900 cs as sorted Ground Spices;
500 cs Catsup and Pepper Saucei
For Sale by X. <. BREWSTER,
Sept 2l-2H Corner Front nd Clay SITS
San Fra ancisco.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-21
Late Publications

UST RECEsyED Fern leaves Ist and Ind series. Ijs,
- and beauties Of Fanny Perm Lamp Lighter; The
Wie's Victory. by Mrs. SouIhworth; Bankers Daughter
complete, by Reynolds; Life of Barnnm Oenlorrs
Spanish, French and Gorman ALs ASSORTED Novel;.
by all the popular Authors. For sale of course by
noN-if P0TgER CR1TTENDEN.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-20

THE REV. SYDNEY SMIrn.--A Decided Sell
Lady Cubebs had great passion for the garden
and the hot.house; ; and when she got hold ola ce'
lebrty like the Rev. Sydney, was sure to dilate
upon her favorite subject. Her geraniums her
auriculas, her dahlias, her carnations, her acacas
her lilla rega, her ranuncuas, her marygolds, hel
peonies, her rhododendron procumbens, NOISY
pompone, and rose pub cscens, were discussed with
all the flow Of hot-house rhetoric. "My lady
asked the reverend wit "did you ever have u
Psoriasis Septenniss" This is the medical name
for the seven-years' itch. "0h, yes! most
b-ca-u-ti-fu-l ono; gaze it to the 4rchbishop Of
Canterbury. Dear man! and it came out SO in the
springl"
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TRAVEL.

TRAVEL.
For Baltimore.
The cars leave daily at and 81 A. NJ. and and
~ P: NJ, except Sunday, on which day they leave
For Alexandria
The Washington and Alexandria boat leaves
Pages Wharf, Seventh street. hourly. Fare FIVE cts.
For Rockville.
The stage leaves every morning at o'clock. Fare
g. Office. corner Of d and 18th streets
For Upper Marlboro.
The stage leaves every morning at o'clock Fare
q so. Office northwest corner OF ID and Sth SITS.
For Gordonspiiie.
The cars leave Alexandria daily, at IN o'clock for
Gordonsville and intermediate places.
For Richmond
The boat leaves the wharf at the terminus Of 18th
street daily at A. NJ, and o'clock, p. III. Fare
70 so.
For Leesbuwg.
The stage leaves Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day. Office United States Hotel.
IN California Stedmers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on the
9Th and goth Of each month. Persons desrous OF
writing from this city should mail their letters on
the I'd and 18th of each month.
The Post Office.
The Northern and Eastern Mail is opened at
oocleck A. n and half past . r M; closes at ~ r.
NJ and 7. NJ
closes at P. NJ. The Southern Mail as far South as
Wilmington North Carolina arrives at half past r.
The Northwestern Mail Is open at half past p. NJ
closes at 8 p. NJ.
The Western Mail Is open at o'clock A. NJ, closes
at9P.M.
The Norfolk Mail arrives at II O'Clock p NJ, closes
at p. NJ, daily, except Sundays.
The California Mail, direct closes here on the ID
and 18th Of each month, at q p. M.
Warrenton Mail arrives at II A. M, closes at 10
An.
war1enton Springs arrives at II A. M, closes at
10 A. NJ and P. NJ.
Rates of Postage:
Each hAfounce, under 5000 miles, prepaid, cents
Each half ounce over 5000 miles, prepaid, cents
unpaid, 10 cents.
An printed matter in general-anywhere in Me
United States:
First three ounces cent
Each subsequent ounce cent
nDot prepaid, double these rates.
NswsrlrrRs AND PxmopIclLs--paid quarterly, in
advance;
First three ounces u cent
Each subsequent ounce ~ cent
And, II weighing not over ~ or, In the Stats
where published, one-hslf Of the above rates, snd
weekly papers In the county where published, free
monthly or oftener, when sent in packages weighing
al least Q On, prepaid, cent per on.
PAMPHLETS Of l6 octave pages or less, u cent al
ounce
Books, bound or unbound, weighing not more thai
4pounds may be sent by mail, for each or, as fol
9aasr 5000 milo', prepaid cent Unpaid y, (, :,
Fractions over a single rate are charged as on
rate.
Periodicals, in the sense used above, are publica
tons issued once in three months, or oftener."
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TuyHE Union Land Associations oner, this
il spring, unusual advantages 70 person: desi-
allie AZ month they will sell, in fee simple, beauti-
full building lots, on graded streets and will erect
thereon such houses US may be desired for which
only the net cash price will be charged and that pay
able by small monthly instruments The situation u
directly opposite the Navy Yard, commands hne
views Of the city and river is proverbal for health
and good water and Is in every way admirably adapt
ed for agreeable residences. Why will any family
continue paying rent, when, with the same money,
thew can purchase free home, which must double
In value long before the last instalment upon i falls
duep Early application is necessary, as but few OF
the $50 lots offered last summer remain unsold.
JOHN FOX, Secretary,
Office Seventh street, above Odd Fellows Hail.
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The Washington Monument.

To the Editor of the American Organ:
Sin: Agreeably to resolution Of EutGo Council
the subjoined paper Is transmitted you for publca-
ton. word or two in connexion with the sub
iect. The object contemplated must commend IL
self 10 every true American. The only controversy
that can possibly exist ia with regard to tb means
best adapted TO the securement Of the end. We
understand that the plan Of circulars addressed
the part Of the Managers Of the Monument TO the
various councils has been resorted to- That course,
We are convinced will fail 70 secure those uniform
and thorough supplies which will be the natural
and unfailing results Of the plan below.
Our plan proposes 10 commence with the high
est body known TO the order, and to go forth with
ts authority. If the plan be adopted the Grand
Council Of the United States viii act Immediately
upon the State Grand Councils, and they in turn
will exert similar influence upon the subordinate
councils. The system viii be thorough, and con-
sequenty the desired results will be but legitimate
effects. Nor Is this mere theory INFESTED and
untried. We call attention to the following paper
the original Of which is in the hands Of the Trea-
surer of Eutaw Council:
Received, Washington, May 20, 1855, Of the
Treasurer Of Eutaw Council, Georgetown, ID. c.,
one hundred and fly dollars, in aid of the Wash
ington National Monument Society In part Of a
contribution Of siz hundred dollars voted by said
EutaH Council JSo. NJ. McCALLA,
I" Treas Washington National Monument"
Here, then, is specimen Of the working Of the
plan we recommend-an earnest Of what IL Is able
TO accomplish kind Of first fruits Of the abun-
dant harvest which may be gathered from all Sec
tons Of our native land. And thus the Monument
will no longer be dependent upon the uncertain
and insufficient supplies which have heretofore been
raised by the operation Of imperfect plans. But
that appropriate memorial Of the nations gratitude
will uprise in beauty and grandeur until It's stain
less marble and its towering altitude shall fifty rep
resent alike the purity Of the life and the spendor
Of the fame Of Washington. GEORGETOWN
To the United States Grand Council of Native
americans, which Is. 70 meet in june next, IN
philadelphia:
BRErHRES: We, the Council Of Native Ameri-
cans In Georgetown, District Of Columbia, greet
you as co-workers in the glorious cause Of light,
truth, and liberty; as advocates OF that real indie
| pendence for which our fathers suffered and, In
many instances, laid down their lives They be-
queathed TO their children the dear-bought right
Of selfgovernment; that Americans alone should
govern America; aud the question between US
and our opponents now is, shall we or not leave
the same glorious legacy to our children that our
fathers left to usp Demagogues and foreigners
say that we shall not but we Americans, one and
all, say, that, by the blessing Of God, We wiz. II
Is true, brethren, that We have an Numbered too
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IT AND and General Agency Office, SEQ
d. C-Clams for Bounty Land, applications for
Pension by the widows and minor heirs Of sol
diers killed Tor who died) in the United States
and other Indian wars, the war of 1872 and the late
war with Mexico y applications for Pension BY the
widows and heirs Of all Revolutionary soldiers !;
Money Claims against the various Departments Of
the Government and before Congress; and claims
for extra pay for Army and Navy in California and
Oregon from l846 to 1852, prosecuted by
F. E. HASSLER, General Agent
N. Bland Warrants and Land Scrip bought and
sold. nov l8-u
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4 GENCY IN WARRINGTON CIT

a GENCY, In WASHINGTON CITY,
"A WILLIAM Il. HULL, (for several years an
prosecution Of claims against the Government such
as Bounty Lands, Pensions, Back and Extra Pay,
DO.
Refer TO Hon. L. p. waldo, Commissioner Of Pen.
Land effice, and TO the Heads Of Departments and
Bureaus generally. nov l3-1y
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LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.

Law AND CLAIM AGENCY.
UNHE undersigned win continue to practice in the
IL various courts of this District and attend TO the
prosecution of all classes or claims against the gov
eminent He win also attend TO the unfinished agen-
cy business of Vespasian Ellis, Esq.
FERDINAND MOULT0N,
Washington City.
r. Moulton, ESQ. Is authorized TO close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment
nov 18-ly v. ELLlS
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MISCELLANEOUS.

SILVER spoons, silver Tea-Sets, Fine
- Gold Watches, Rich Gold Jewelry. Also, a
large assortment Of Spectaces Of every quality, and
a variety Of other goods, which win sell at the
wholesale price, by the single article. Do not fail 70
call before making your selections, at
No. Ais, Pennsylvenia avenue,
Between 10 and 6th streets,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle,
10. HOOD.
N b. Chrcnometers, Duplex, and other Fine
Watches carefully repaired and warranted 10 give
satisfaction, by an experienced workman. Also, new
work made 70 order, and Jewelry repaired at short
notice, III. U. HOOD.
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(tHAs. C. TUCKER, Washington, ID. c.,
~ Attorney and Agentfor Claims, and Commission
err Of Deeds fer all the Sntes Revolutionary naval in.
valid and hapay pensions obtained; also bounty land
for services in ali the wars in which the United States
have been engaged and for the services Of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution Of 1885. Having copies OF
ali the muster-rolls Of the Texas Revolution, he is
prepared TO give prompt attention TO the claims OF all
who served, and Of the heirs Of those who died or
were killed while in the service.
Office and residence, No. 6lS Maryland avenue
w
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ington City Directory, only rs cents copy, hall
price, can Be had at Alexander Adamson's, on 7th
street. opposite TO the Post Office, where he keeps
constantly on hand fine assortment Of Blank Books,
Pens, Ink, Paper Playing and Visiting Cards Games,
Magazines, and Newspapers, London illustrated
News, Bells Life, Punch, and London Times, re-
ceived by every steamer.
New York Herald, Times, and Tribune, received
every night, and delivered TO subscribers.
march 26-~H
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tT Persons residing in the I'D or

tE Persons residing in the I'd or Ath
wards who desire 70 become subscribers 70 the Daily
or Weekly American Organ, will leave their names
aud number Of residences At either of the following
places, win. Adsn,son's Book and Periodical Store,
Seventh street, oppvsite the Post Office Evsnss
Drug Store, corner Of Seventh and I, or r. r. Psynss
Drug Store, corner Of Fourth and Massachusetts,
avenue Il. W. BATES, Agent