The Nevada journal., 1855-03-09
For the Nevade Journal,
I.-LETTER TO DOESTICKS.

ESTEEMED FRIEND Having left n. York
for the purpose of seeing in their native wilds,
scme of the Genus Elephants, which are said
to be at all times visible in California, here
forward you the result of my investigations.
The voyage was attended with the usual Incl
dents. Resolutions thanking the officers of
the boat for attentions never paid, and favors
yet to be received, were drawn up and unani-
mously adopted by all who signed them
Reached San Francisco. Didn't like the looks
of the city, and concluded to start for the
mountains. Runner for the Citizens line adj
vised me to take their boat-assured me that
the other steamers blew up, burnt up, sunk,
swamped, and collapsed, every trip. Runner
for Combination denied the whole --swore their
steamers could not blow up, for they had no
boilers, and could not sink, for they were Pat
tent selfinfated, dryland, anti-fire vessels
offered to carry me to Marysville for five dol
lars, and finally in his anxiety for my valuable
safety, for fifty cents. Was much affected by
the lberality of the Combination company,
and concluded to take drink to their sue
cess. Came back and found the Citizens boat
had gone. Walked to the clerk of the other
boat and passed over four bits, and called for
ticket. Clerk smiled upon me blandly, be-
nignantly, wonderfully, until in fact all his
teeth, and part of his toe nails were visible,
and assured me that he could not think of
taking less than ten dollars. Got mad, but it
did no good, and had to pay ten dollars, meals
and lodging extra. Noticed that the general
appearance of the river was muddy, with oc-
casionally log. Wanted to go on shore at
Sacramento, but was advised not to, as the
Legislature was then in session there, and no
honest man was safe. Was much struck with
the uniform appearance of the buildings in the
city Of Plumas- said town consisting of one
diiapidated shanty. There was more architec-
tural variety in Elisa--this interesting place
containing hay rick and wood pile. Reach
cd Marysville about dark was much interes-
ted with the disembarkment of the passengers.
Each one as they jumped off, disappearing in
the mud, like Harlequin in the comedy, and
emerging somewhere about B street. Called
myself TO order, and, Resolved, that the ener-
getic citizens of Maysvlle, erect themselves
monument of the same material Of which their
dock is composed, whose existence coeval
with that of the city, shall transmit to roster-
ity the record of their enterprise and Jerali-
ty. Passed this unanimously, and then took
turn around town. Was much surprised at
the stiffness of the streets, but was informed
that most of the inhabitants were acting upon
road committees, which explained the deserted
appearance of the town. Noticed that one
family was very largely represented there-a
Mr.. Toilet, whose name was upon about eve
ry other door. Crossed in safety two large
pools of stagnant water, which hold in ou-
ton all the deceased dogs, cats, and rats of
the place, and brought up at q restaurant
Waiter brought bill Of fare, on which every
thing but Graham bread, and pickles, was put
down extra. Made my supper of extras, and
struck out for lodgings. Found them, and
was put in room with an indefinite number
of others, and with such systematic reference
to space that no one could turn over without
the unanimous consent, and simultaneous
movement of the rest. Spent the night in
pious editation-thought of Daniel in the
lions den, and tried to calculate how much of
an angel it would take to shut the mouths ofI
the fieas that were at me-got up in the morn
ing satisfied that it could not be done-break-
tasted upon buckwheat cakes and fried ham,
and was charged extra for butter and molasses.
Thought had seen enough of Marysyille, so
took my carpet-bag, and the stage for Nevada
learned from one of the passengers that the
proprietors calculated that Marysville would
in five years contain one hundred thousand in
habitants-that the city limits extended five
miles up the Yuba-that property was consid-
cred the most valuable three miles from the
present site of the town, as it would be nearer
the center of the future Metropolis roads
were projected to all parts of the universe,
and q canal to connect with the Milky wav.
and that in divers resolutions it had been
determined by the citizens that the natural ad
vantages of Marysville constituted it the
Emporium of the Pacific without any farther
trouble upon their part. Here the revelations
of my informant was cut short by lurch of
the stage, which caused him to very nearly,
bite off the end of his tongue, and with a very
energetic reference to a location suitable to
stage drivers generally, he closed his mouth
and opened it no more. Got so thoroughly
mixed up with the rest that could not sort
myself in time to form any idea of the places
through which we passed-struck city i'm
provement at the foot of Rigby's Hill, in the
shape of mire hole, and log, which so facili-
Nevada about one length in advance of that
vehicle, for which we felt suitably grateful to
the city Fathers. Noticed some STRANGE char.
acters upon board that was fastened to the
bridge at the foot of Main street--concluded
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