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Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

ANOTHER Observation-Disclosures attempt
has been made to assasssinate Lonis Napol-
con. The ball wounded the Emperor slight
upon the point of the shoulder. Two inches
lower, and the wound would have been NOR
tai. The affair was kept as private as posi-
BILE but it leaked out SO far as to allow the
correspondent of the N. Y. Enquirer to get
hold of it. 1t is said that it had been salts
tactorily ascertained by the Court of Enquiry
that the assassin was hired by the Orleanists
to commit the crime for price of 100000.
How very uneasy sits crown"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

PUBLIC LECTURE.-By reference to no.
tice in another column it will be seen that
the Rev NJ. c. BRIGGS, of Marysville, will
address the citizens of Grass Valley on
Friday evening next, in the Congregational
Church, upon the subject of "Slavery." On
Tuesday evening last, the Rev. Mr. FISHER,
of San Francisco, delivered an address upon
the same subject, in the Methodist Church
South. Mr.. F. explained the position of the
NJ. E. Church South, with reference to the In
stitution OF Slavery, and took the Southern
view of the subject generally. Mr. B., we
presume, will take different view of the
matter. He will explain the position of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, with regard to
the Institution, and take the ground that
Slavery is Incompatible with Christianity.
This meeting of Northeners and Southern
ers on common ground, to discuss in candor
and fairness, and with sincerity and ability,
the subject of slavery is new feature of the
times. Good will grow out of it. The
Southeners will find that the Northeners are
not all fanatics, and the Northeners will learn
that the Southeners are not all fire-eaters and
secessionists while all will come to have
fairer, better, and juster appreciation
each of the other"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
Singular Occurrence.

On Monday last, while party of miners
were engaged in driving tunnel into hill
at the Beuna Vista Diggings, about four miles
east of this place, the workmen came unex-
pectedly upon a stream of water, which rush
ed upon them with such force, and in such
quantity that they were barely able to escape
with their lives. The water increased grad
ually from small stream, let into the tun-
mel by a single blow of pick, the point Of
which was driven through into the subter
ranean current, until it filled with its vol
ume the entire capacity of the tunnel forcing
before it, in its headlong course, huge rocks
and logs, and whatever else came in its way
Its violence, produced no doubt by high
head pent up within the cavernous recesses
of the mountain, soon began to subside, ard
in about three or four hours the stream had
dwndled down to little rvulet of some Is
or 80 inches of running water, which guam
tity it now, after lapse of several days,
steadily discharges. This was the first tun-
mel which has ever been run into the hill, and
the "boys" think they have struck it as good
as dollar to the pan for the mouth of their
tunnel is some fifty feet higher than the sur
rounding diggings, and water is worth fifty
cents an inch-and none to be had, even at
that price.
P.S. We wish it to be distinctly under
stood that the above is no "myth"-it is
neither "soap mine" nor yet lead of
''blue mass"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

Nor CAUGHT As we predicted, Meiggs,
the forger, has eluded the extra judicial pro-
ceedings of Governor Bigler, and is still at
large. Late intelligence from Valparaiso,
says that Mciggs having been ADVISED of the
movements for his extradition by the Chi
lenian authorities managed to effect his es-
cape to Buenos Ayres previous to the arrival
of the party, SO that they were obliged to re-
turn without effecting their object. 1t is
supposed that he is now beyond the reach
of detection.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
''Dwindled down to noughtn

While the GLORIOUS old Democracy" are
fast being driven from their former strong
holds in the north, to seek for shelter beneath
the milder skies of the Sunny South"
In the discussion of this new issue, the
Republicans have assumed the position that
congress shall legislate so as to control and
restrict Slavery within its present bounds
No effert is to be made to interfere with it
where it already exists-the party is an
anti-Extension, not an Abolition party.
On the other hand the opponents Of these
views are rallying around the old Demo
cratic Standard, in such numbers and with
such influences as to make it, effectually,
prO-Slavcry party, instead of what its name
indicates a party which should flavor the
extens ion of the right of suffrage to all
classes of men," This party assumes that
the whole subject of Slavery should be ex-
cluded from the Hall of Federal Legislation,
and referred to the territories themselves,
over whom the constitution gives congress
the exclusive jurisdiction sin all cases what
soever."
These great and important questions, on
the determination of which depends the vel
fare, if not the very existence of the Unicn
are now fairly before the people, under the
management of two great and powerful
factions, into one or both of which all other
parties must eventually fall There can now
be no shirking or dodging the issue, for they
are presented boldly and clearly by the Re
publicanS and Democrats-the only two par
ties. that three months hence will be recognis-
ed east of the Rocky Mountains.
In this condition of things it behoves all
good citizens to consider the matter calmly
and dispassionately,a as no other course will
avail to avert the misfortunes and horrors of
dissolution of the cOnfederacy. We can
speak confidently for the North, because
we know her well-She will abide by the
decision of the majority-She will stand by
the Union till the last plank floats from
under her. We hope as much from the
South and notwithstanding the dismal cry
has gone forth from the Richmond Enquirer.
-"Slavery Extension, or Disunion," we nev-
ertheless look to the friends of the Union,
and the friends of humanity in tie South
and they are many-for calmer councils and
more considerate action.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

HERoTsN OF DOG IN THE CR1xEI III.
following account of the exploits of doc IN
the Crimea, surpasses everything heretofore
recorded of the devotion and bravery of that
noble animal
A great sensation has been raised in the
camp of the Allies by the heroic deeds of a
dog belonging to Col. Metman. of the 73d
regiment of the line. On the 10th of August
during the battle of the Tchernaya, the Quad
ruped broke his chain, fought in the ranks Of
the army. saved the life of sergeant and =
soldier, and took three Russian prisoners
ball struck his foot, but the wound only
embittered the animal the more. He threw
himself on Russian officer, flung him to the
ground. and took him by the coat collar tn.
the French. A physician has bound up the
wound, and the four-footed hero is GONZALES
cling.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

NoMEE LAoKEE REsERvAT1oN-Col Hen
ley Indian Agent for California, who left the
Reservation ip Colusa County few days
since, furnishes the Union with the subjoined
items
There are now fifteen hundred Indians on
the Reservation Which is superintended over
by Mr.. Lowell, the Deputy Agent, Mr.. Ford
having gone over to the Coast Everything
denotes business, activity and industry about
the grounds, the Indians being assiduous-
ly engaged ID hauling hay, sowing wheat,
building houses, and preparing for the rainy
season. The health of the Indians is good,
and they appeaS contented and happy in their
civilized home.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

WAGON RoAD.-The report Of the Wagon
Road Survey over the Henness rout is nearly
ready. This survey places Forrest City only
81 miles distant from the Sink of the Hum
boldt, and, of course, Nevada at 125 miles
from the same place. The road is pronounc-
ed perfectly practicable. This is decidedly
the nearest and most direct route over the
mountains to Sacramento City and the heart
of be mining region, and road must and
will soon be constructed over it. If the
Staterefuses her assistance, private enter
prise will accomplish it.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

REsIGNED.-Louis R. Sewers Esq. resigned
his Office of Justice of the Peace of this Town
ship few days since, and in company with
our other fellow citizen R. W. Harris, leaves
for the Atlantic States on the Steamer which
sails to-day. We understand that they both
contemplate returning again in the spring
By the law of the last Legislature creating a
Board of Supervisors, it devolves upon that
body to fill, by appointment, the vacancy
which has occurred by Mr.. Sewers resigna-
tion.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

EARLY MANIFESTATIONS OF DEPRAvITY.-A
little boy but seyen years of age attempted
to drown little girl of three ysars at Utica
a short time since, The young rascal's head
and conduct are said to furnish complete
defense of the system of phrenology, his Or
gan of destructiVeness being as immoderately
developed as the propensity is ungovernable
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
ORDINANCE NO. xxxV.

The Board of Trustees of the Town of Grass Valley
do Ordain follows
That the Lane now opened between Church ana
Mill Streets land conveyed to the Town by John
Parker, David Shoemaker, Jacob Thomas and John
Green, be and hereby is declared Public Highway,
and all persons hereby notified that the Law pro-
tecting Public Highways will be strictly enforced,
with referenced to this Lane.
: This Ordinance to be in force on and after the
Eleventh day of October 1855.
Approved Oct. H. 1856
E. A. ToMPKENs, President
Attest-s. c. Richardson, Clerk.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

INDIAN CH1vALRY.-When the surveying
party, under Col. Washington, approached
the Colorado, few days since, with the
purpose of crossing, the Indians told him he
could not cross; that they would not allow
him to drink their water, nor eat their grass.
They told him his party was to small to
fieft but if he would come with larger
party they would fight him! That before the
next day at noon he must be gone He left
and travelled until out of their reach, leaving
his animals scattered along the rond.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

SERIOUS AcCrDENT.--Two dausbtora ).
Capt. A. B. Davis, on Gold Flat were h.,, :"
injured by the explosion of can of nowda,
in the hands of the elder, on Mondav ls'4
A young brother was using pipe whor
the sister, playfully affected to pour Soma =,
the powder into the bowl. Unfortunately =
defect in the stopper Of the can allowed :
portion of the dangerous contents to become
ignited, which communicating with the whole
caused terrible explosion. The brother
escaped almost miraculously, but both si..
ters were severely injured. Nevada JOur.
nal.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

TERRIBLE ExPLos1oN--Loss OF LIFE.-On
Thursday of last week according to the
Nevada Journal, the boiler in the Steam oa"
Mill of Turner, Caldwell & Co. on S:lby Fiat
exploded, instantly killing L. D. Pethbone
and severely scalding James Parker: TWO
hands employed about TIE mill. The engi-
neer was standing blythe side of the boiler #
but escaped unhgkt' The sawyer had LETT
his place but 4esment before, or he could
not have well escaped being badly, scalded'
The cause ofN@ explosion is yet involved in
mystery. The Engineer tried the cocks but
moment before the accident and found the
boiler well supplied with water.-The boiler
was entireIythew, not having been in use
above mouth 1t must have burst at the
back end first, asit was thrown its full length
forward. Pieces of the fues and bricks
from the arch were thrown to great distance.
Pettibone leaves wife and two children in
the vicinity of Portageville, and mother in
Perry, Wyoming Go. N. Y. to mourn his
loss.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

@s>The Evening news is getting quite
poetic. Hear him 1.-THE earth looked old
and gray this morning with the first touch
of the frosty breath of winter. A heavy
white mantle rested upon it like lace veil
upon lady's brow, but half eclipsing the
beauty below but soon the sun glanced upon
the concealed beauty, and with his warm per,
suasion quickly kissed the covering away"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
AG EETS

T.. lsrSYs Htt is authorised Agent to transac ct
birneSy for. this once in Nevada and throughout all
the upper portions Of the County.
GAapIvER KIRK are our Agents in SacrnmentO-
They Ray be found at the Post Office Literary Depot
Thifl St, next door to the Post Office.
AlR l.. p. FISHER is sole Agent in San Francis.
He s empowrrc TO receive aivertiacnents and
receipt for the same, lie mSy be found at his desk
in the Iron Building opposite the Pacific Express Of
fee, up Stairs,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

N@- John B. Cough is rusticating at his
pleasant rural residence in Boylston near
Worcester, Mass. He is to return to Eng
land next spring with his wife Why can he
not be induced to visit California. There is
a wide field open for him here, and lit is
already ripe for the harvest"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
NKARREE ID.

In Rough & Ready, on the 14th inst, by Rev John
e. Hale of this place Warren F. Saxten Esq of Bid
well Butte County, to Miss Zobeda n. Stephens for.
merly of Michigan
If the sweet things which accompanied tie above
notice is any indication of the honeyed happiness in
store for the future days of the happy bride and groom
theirs will indeed be blessed union of hearts
In this place, on the 4th inst. by Rev. Mr. Moore,
Mr. John W. Porter, to Mrs N. E. Creamer, all Of this
town.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

G% A project is on foot at Buffalo to
tunnel The Niagara River, and estimates of
the probable cost of the undertaking have
been submitted to the Common Coucil of that
city by an engineer named William Wallace.
He considers the plan entirely feasible, at
cost of less than 100000, including three
miles of railway.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

VERY DEFFIN1TE.-A lady correspondent
of the "Pioneer" describing the vegetable
wonders of the American Valley, says :-"I
saw turnips there which measured larger
round than my waist" The Tribune" is in
doubt whether the statement is intended as a
compliment to the Turnips or the ladys
waist.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

CoLoRED CONVENTION colored citi-
zens Of this State meet in Convention at Sac
ramento% to-day. Daniel Mahoney, Dennis
Carter and Geo. A. Devall have been cleo
ted Delegates from this County. A National
colored Convention met in Philadelphia on
the 18th of last month.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

Town ELEcrIoN.-There will be Town
Election, in this place, on Friday next, for
the choice of Town Trustee in place of O..
II. P. White, resigned and also for the choice
of Marshall to fill the present vacancy
The Polls will be opened at the Western
Hotel.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

RUSSIAN ULTIMATUM.- is said that Rus
sia now demands as sine qua non of peace
that Constantinople shall be made free port,
and all the seas beyond it open to the world
The Allies may yet find Russia fighting for
the advancement of civilization and the ex
tension of commerce.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

G| Quite an excitement still exists, at
Table Mountain in relation to the auriferous
deposits which have already been discovered
there and which it is supposed to contain
It even exceeds the representations which
were made on the first breaking out of the
California fever.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

The MoBMoSs.-A correspondent of the
New York Tribune says Col. Steptoe is stop
ping at the White House, and conversing
with the President about affairs in Utah.
He will accept the Office of Governor, pro-
vided he is backed up by sufficient force of
soldiers.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS are hereby rendered
to Mr.. Brigham, the gentlemanly and atten-
tive agent of the Pacific Express Co., for the
regular delivery of our exchanges during the
past week. He will please accept especial
thanks for his unremitting exertions to keep
our table supplied with the various interior
papers OF the state.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

CUcUMBERs RY THE YARD.-The Sierra
Citizen hasIecently been describing variety
OF the cucumber raised in that vicinity
measuring 1pm three and half to five feet
in length !. 1 Very long cucumbers those.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

CoLD.-Thursday night last, was the cold
est of the season. Ice made half an inch
thick,-and what is very uncommon, even in
mid-winter, the ground was frozen quite hard
in many places.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

gT The Protracted Meeting, at the NJ.
E. Church, South, in this place is still con-
tiuued. A considerable degree of interest rs
manifested in the meetings, and several ac-
ccssons have already been made to the
church. The Rev. Mr.. Fisher, of San Fran
cisco, is still laboring with them.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

AHEAD-As UsUAL.-We are again indebted
to the enterprise and thoughtfulness of Mr..
Kendall of ''the G. V. Book & Music Empo-
rum" for the first delivery of Atlantic pa
pers by the John L. Stevens Mr.. K. was a
long way ahead of every body else-as he
always is on all such occasions.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

The FIRST ACCTDENT.-While the cars were
passing over the Sacramento Vally Rail
Road towards Pattersons ,on Tuesday last
drunken Frenchman fell across the line
just as the engine was passing and had his
leg crushed.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

NgIn the past ten years the emigration
from Great Britain to the United States has
been 81 millians and the population of that
cOultry has increased 81 per cent, which
was three times the rate at which our popu-
lation increased.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
DLANK BoOKsl-
If YOU want half bound Blank Books.

If you want half bound Blank Books
If you want Books bound in Sheep
If you want books bound in imitation of Russia
If you want Books bonnd with Russian Bands
If you want Books bound with full Russia =
If you want Pass Books
If you want Time Books
If you want Memorandum Books
Of any description call or send to the GRASS VAL
LY BOOK MUSIC EMPORIUM.
Next door to the Post Office.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
Altn California TeIegraph Conpany.

VHE Line is new in connection with all the princi-
i pal Cities and Towns in the state.
ME OFFICE-Next door to the Post Office, at the
G. V. Book AND MUSIC EMPORIUM, Main Street
VIM. K. SPENCER AGKNT.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

New FIRM.---We would call the attention of our
readers to the Advertisement Of Messrs. Kendall 4
Spencer, who have become proprietors of the Book
Music Emporium, next door to ths Post Office. They
determined to spare efforts ip their endeaVors
make their establishment of the most complete
IN the maintains
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

@-We are indebted to Witkowski for a
package containing Ballou's Pictorial, the
Flag of our Union and several other Allan
tic periodicals.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

THAT BAIL.-We were in error last week
in mentioning the time of the Ball at the
Aurora House. 1t will take place this day
week. Great preparations are making to
render it one of the most brilliant affairs of
the season.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

THERE AND HERE.-Peaches are selling in
New York for three bits basket-containin
near bushel. Peaches in San Froncisco are
selling at three bits piece.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

IsTHMUs TRANSIT. PasSengers by the John
L. Stephens crossed the Isthmus of Panama
in four and a. half hours from ship to ship.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

rs The Free Masons of Placerville, are
about to establish library in connection
with their Lodge.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

H1- We learn that the Rev. Horace E. Pratt, Rec
tor of Grace church. Sacramento, will hold Episcopal
Service in Grass Valley Sunday next. We have
not been advised to the place or time of servcie
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

AS- By request of his friends we announce the
name of W. I. LANGSDALE as an independent
Candidate for TOWN MARSHALL, at the Election
which is to take place Friday, the 2Sd inst
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

RJ- The fowls at the Round Tent are undergoing
stung porccss, we learn preparatory to splendid
supper to be served up to the guests at the Ball,
which is to come off there Thanksgiving Day Even
ing
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
GTATIONERY FOR THE MULTITUDE /

If you want Letter Paper;
If you want Bill Paper;
If you want FOolscap
If you want anything to write on
Call at the G. v. BOOK 4 MUSIC EMPORIUM.
Next door to the Post ONCE.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20
NEWS FOR THE PEoPLEI

If you want Newspapers.
If you want Magazines
If you want Cheap publications
If you want Books
If you want any thing that's printed
Call at the G. V. BOOK & MUSIC EMPORIUM
If you want by the quantity
If you want single copies
If you want in wrappers for mailing
If you want new works as received
If you want thing sent by mail
Call or send to the G. V. BOOK & MUSIC E8fPO-
RUM. Next door to the Post Office.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

LEE & MARsHALL's Circus is drawing
splendid houses in Honolulu.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

1He hepuDIIcdu dHu N. IN. FOLe, WHICH Is
not given, would swell still larger the popu-
lar vote against the Democratic plurality
At the coming Presidential election, having
no local issues to divide them, the Fusionists
and Republicans being both Freesoil in their
tendencies, together with a portion of the
Wings, will doubtless coalesce, while the K.
Ms. which are mostly of the Philadelphia
platform stamp, together with the unapropri-
ated portion of the Wings, will go over to
the Democrats.
OHIo.-The election in this state has gone
about as had been anticipated. Last year
the K. Ms. carried the state by about 20, 600
Majority-This year the great body of that
order has drawn off and formed a Republican
party, thus bringing three sets Of Candidates
in the field. The present vote stands in
round numbers about as follows:-Republican
10000; Democrat $1,000: K. Ms; $4,000.
The Democrats stand just about where they
were a year ago, in a minority of about
10000.
If either of the two rival parties in this
state can derive any comfort from the Penn
sylvania or Ohio Elections, they are certain
Iy thankful for the smallest favors.
MINNESOTA paperScontain partial returns
of the election of Congressional delegate
in that territory. Rice, Nebraska Democrat,
had 1900 votes Marshall, Fusionist, LOO;
Olmstead, anti-Nebraska Democrat, 49,
There is an anti-Nebraska majority in this
territory of about 1000 votes.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

WELLS, FARGO & Co, will please accept
thanks for the prompt delivery of papers and
letters during the past week.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-20

Public Lecture ON American Slavery.
By request of n number of citizens. Rev. NJ c.
BKlGGS will deliver Lecture the subject of SIA-
VERY, in the Congregational Church, on FRIDAY
EVENING of this week. commencing at O'Clock