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The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

DEMOCRATIC County CONVENTION
The Democrats of Nevada County held
their convention on Saturday last, at Dra-
matte Hall. There was a goodly atten-
dance, and everything went off harmoni-
ously. There was no scramble for nomi-
nations as heretofore the candidates be-
ing aware that "Sam" is all powerful in
this county, and there is no fun in being
beaten. The following nominations were
made. For Senator, j. B. Johnson
Assemblymen, S. W. Boring, VIM. Hill,
Manley Eames, H. Woodruff and George
W. Young. We consider the ticket as
good one as the party can produce in
the county, but we are strongly inclined to
think it will come off second best in>Sep-
tember.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
gW Our old friend Leo Ash it will be

gV. Our old friend Leo Ash it will be
seen by reference to another column, has
closed business in this city and is about to
retire from among u.s.. Mr.. Ash is a gen
tleman of fine literary taste and excellent
education, and we confess to having been
benefited, during our acquaintance, by, his
strong native sense and varied acquire
ments. Sorry are we to part with so val
liable friend even for time, but more
sad that the separation is final. Good for
tune, good health, and long good bye,
old fellow, 60 with you.
Mr.. Grammar, well and favorably known
to our citizens, will succeed Mr.. Ash in
business, and from his former reputation.
and the appearance of the new stock OF
goods he is receiving, we argue that a
smashing business will be done in the clio.
thing line at the stand of Josephson> s
Grammar, Broad street.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
HARD TIMEs.-The Times and Trous-

HARD TIMEs.-The Times and Trans
cript has the following which demonstrates
the tightness of the times in San Francisco.
Thousands of our citizens can find nothing
to do, and as misery loves company, thous-
ands more must be brought out among us,
by immigration societies, to help others in
idleness
We have often heard complaints from
every quarter that the times are hard, and
that it is diff cult to make ends meet. In
support of this position, which, by the
the way, is taken by nearly every idler in
town, we have been referred to the i'm
mense fall in the value of real estate and
other property, the fall of rents, and the
gradual cheapness of labor. An instance,
however, came under our observation few
days since, which is proof stronger than
Holy Writ, that the course Of success is
not running very smooth with some classes
of our citizens A lawyer was seen to 60
into "Monte Pio," on Commercial street,
just above Kearney, with four volumes of
"Chitty on Pleading" under his arm, and
was actually observed to emerge again
without them. The inference is plain
cry, in this litigious city, when law
yers pawn their books, how do other peo-
pie manage to subsist
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
corresnondenee nevada Journal.
GOLD HILL, Nevada co July 25, 19s

GOLD HILL, Nevada CO July 25, 1856
EDITOR JOURNAL About noon to-day our
little village was thrown into the greatest
excitement by the announcement that bear
was in the vicinity. The boys mustered in
stanter with rifles and pistols to attack him.
After lengthy contest and great danger to
some Of the party who ventured nearer than
prudence would dictate, he was finally killed
Seven rife balls were found upon examination
to have passed through his body. The bear
was of the grizzly species and weighed eight
hundred and forty'seven pounds.
According to the Characteristic hospitality
and liberality of miners every one near was
presented with piece of the bear. The skin
is to be stuffed and occupy conspicuous po'
sition in our village. w. S.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
RoBBERY OF AN Fxpnrss R,nrp

ROBBERY OF AN EXPRESS RIDER.-Johf
McMlllen an Express rider for S. w. Lang
ton was robbed of $500 on Monday evening
last near Galloway's Ranch in Sierra County
He was dragged from his mule by three viii
laius, one of whom threatened his lie with a
double barrelled shot qua if he made any re-
sstance, his eyes bandaged, and then tied to a
tree. The robbers secured the treasure and
decamped. After struggling for some time
the prisoner freed himself from his bonds, and
reaching Gallo ways gave the alarm. Lang.
ton offers reward OF $1,000 and the County
Judge of Sierra, the same amount No clue
has yet been discovered to the robbers.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
Mining News.

We are indebted to DR.. W. NJ. Sheridan, Of
this city for the following:
ALpHA.--A great number of the miners
here are now occupied prospecting because
they have no water to work the diggings al.
ready found All the claims on the point OF
the hill, yet opened, prospect very largely and
promise q rich harvest as soon as water can be
had. After this year it is confidently hoped
that there will be no scarcity of water during
the ensuing summers, as Laird & Co.'S ditch
viii be completed ere the winters rains are
exhausted.
At this place there is one Saw mill in full
operation, and another in course OF erection by
SkiIlman Brother. Altogether. Alpha bids
fair to be the richest mountain town north of
Nevada
OMEcA-There is but little doing here
with the exception Of prospecting, owing to
the scarcity Of water.
WAsH1SGToN.-The operations about this
locality are confined entirely to the river. The
stream being so very low, the greatest facility
is offered for working the bed Of the river,
which pays good wages
About Gold H i'll operations for the want Of
water, huye en- tirely suspended.
EUREKA. The miners about this locality
are at o stand still for the want of water, except
those owning claims on the South Fork. 1t is
anticipated that the Memphis Race viii be
completed within another year, which viii
afford water the year round to those owning
claims in Eureka and on the ridge this side.
HUMBuG CANoN.-Several companies are
running into the hills here, expecting to find
a lead running along the slide at the foot of
the ridge. And, indeed, there is every reason
to suppose that there is a lead there, for all
the companies have made good wages over and
above their expenses as yet. have been lately
shown piece of gold taken out of one of the
cuts weighing 271s ounces. The lucky finder
was Dutchman.
ONION VALLEY We learn from Mr.. Norton
Buell., that Messrs. Lyon & Co., of the above
place have been taking out of their claims
from 10 to % ounces day, working four
hands
Miners generally are doing well. Water Is
scarce and is taken from Onion Valley ditch.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

HARD PusHED.-The Phalanxers must be
driven to great straits to find consolation for
the dropping spirits Of their party, to publish
the accounts OF mem Der struggling, now and
then from the ranks of the American party, and
cackle owes it, as if the fate of their cause was
decided by such trifing events. There are
traitors in every party, but that there are few
base enough to desert the American cause, is
proved by the wonderful avidity with which
every individual instance is chronicled in the
Phalanx journals, and the much ado that is
made over it. 1t is an old adage, drowning
men catch a. straws"
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

Gov. FooTE. This distinguished ora
ator delivered lengthy and very eloquent
speech to large and attentive audience
in front of the Z. S. Hotel in this city on
Friday evening last. The speech was
marked, with the peculiarities character
istic of the venerable ex Senator, was en-
inently patriotic in sentiment and elected
frequent bursts of applause. The cap
tious may be disposed to take exceptions
to portion of the sentiments advanced
by the orator, but among honest Phalanx-
ers, but one opinion prevails, that the
Gov. acquitted himself in mastery man
ner.
On Saturday evening the Governor ad-
dressed large crowd in Grass Valley
We hear his effort on that occasion spo-
ken of only in terms of appreciation.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
r=On Monday last mon nomo5wr

nATOn Monday last man named "
Stone, connected with Risleys' Vatican as
clown, died from the effects of taking NOR
phine on Saturday evening previous He
was accustomed, it is reported, after drink.
ing too freely of spirituous liquors, to
take morphine, and it is supposed that be-
ing intoxicated on Saturday evening, he
accidentally took an over dose. He was
45 years of age.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
ssa- Jack Faro alias Wilbaros who

ssA- Jack Faro, alias Williams who at
tempted to escape from jail in this place
a week since, but was prevented and taken
to Marysville, by Sheriff Grey, of Yuba,
has more than one faithful outside friend.
On Monday last, on examining his cell in
Marysville, a,knife and piece of saw
blade were found secreted under his bed
1t will be recollected that small saw was
found iu his cell here which must Nave
been furnished him by an accomplice sut-
side.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

SPLIT AMONG THE PHALANxERs,-
the 18th Senatorial District, composed Of
the counties of Humboldt, klamath, SIS
kiyou and Trinity, two sets of nomination
have been made by the Phalanxers. Ar
the people of Trinity laboring under tho
impression that they belong to a new dis
trict and entitled to a separate nomination,
because the Governor has not mentioned
them in his election proclamation
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

CoMMERoIAL STREET AHEAp!-A por-
ton of Commercial street is already plank
ed and number of workmen are busily
engaged in pushing the work to compile
ton. From the best information we can
collect, this is the first enterprise of the
kind, in the mining towns of the State
1t is to be hoped the example win be
speedily followed by some other Of our
streets, as well as By some other mountain
towns5ye wot Of
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

JoHS t. CRENsHAw, Of Mule Springs, has
been nominated as Phalanx candidate for Dis
trct Judge of this District A man that could
not get enough business as lawyer to find his
whiSkey, is put forward as a, candidate for q
high judicial station. Verify, material was
scarce. We are mistaken if Crcnshaw is not
the worst beat man that ever ran in the state,
unless the American party stultifes itself by
putting up man of equal calibre.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

FIRE IN STocKroE.--A destructive fire broke
out in Stockton or Monday morning last,
which destroyed $4,000 worth of property
The fire engines al. got out of order, and had
it not been for the brick buildings intersper-
ced among the Others the loss might have
been greater The fire was first di iscovered by
the watchman of the steamer CorneGa, which
was lying at the Levee, and the ringing the
bell of the steamer warned the town Of the dan
ger
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
The Drama.

Our town has been the scene of much amuse.
meut dur ing the past week. Every night hayo
We been regaled with some fresh bursts OF
genius BY tie talented company now playing
at Frisbie's Theatre, led by Mr.. and Mrs.
STARR. Never have the boards of our neat
little Theatre been SO well filed than on the
present occasion.
Mr. Stark himself is whole corps dfamqtioue
without taking into consideration the separate
claims to talent Of Messrs Phelps, Wilder
Glover, &c.
The female artists of this company are ofthe
higher order of talent. Mrs. Stark and Mrs.
woodward are among the most graceful Of
tragic actresses. Mrs. Burril in comedy is .
very pleasing actress.
There are very few delineators of Shakspear
ian cha racters at present extant, who can so
FULLY convey the ideas of the great dramatist,
as MIR. j. Stark. a close observer will see
in him that versatility of genius, which enables
him to express the finest sentiment or ay into
one Of those bursts OF, passion which storms
the ear with eloquence, and at once eleyatcs
us into the aerial sphere of the poet Then
again see him in one Of those characters which
Shakespeare 50 beautifully portfays. Iago he
truthfully and magcally delineates and
brings to US the imaginary dead as a living real
ity. We had almost come to tie conclusion Iago
was his master piece, when We were agreeably
surprised to find that such was not the case
Last night he presented himself as Cardinal
Richelieu. So life'like was the representation.
as to place before US the cunning conspirator
the energetic hypocrite, end cold.heartod rnf
fan, who under the guise Of religion perpo
trated the most heartess crueltios Ricbelieu
is undoubtedly Mr. Stark's best character,
Mr. Phelps is very amusing actor, and ia
fact, good general actor AS tragedan
he has been much admired but as a CONNIE
dian he certainly excels. His Cassie. in OtheI-
10, was well played; but his Chcyaler de Mau.
prat far exceeded any representation Of that
character ever presented to Nevada avd
cnce.
Mr. Wilder is favorte also His Othello
was vel played, as also his Count dc Baradas
in Richelieu. His reading is very good bu5
his articulation seems TO have suffered from
having played too heavy parts ere his lungs
had yet come to maturity. There is grace III
all his actions Mr. Glover, Conper, and 9TH
ers are very excellent supporters.
Any remarks en- the grace Or pcrfections Of
Mrs. Stark OR Mrs, Woodward are mere
reiteration of past oulogies. TAey are eef-
tainly both tragic and graceful
The beautiful play Of The Lady Of Lyons
will be presented tonight, which, in connection
with the Fairy Ministries, promises a rich tre.
TO the lovers OF the drama aud music
Those Who have ears should hear,
Those who have eyes should see.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

RATES OF PASSAGE TO THE ATLANTIC
STATEs.-The following were the rates of
fare on the steamers of the lst inst.
Per P. NJ S. S. Golden Age.-1st Cab
in, $3.50; I'd Cabin, $175 Steerage,
$l20.
Per Mica, S. S. Pacific. fc.-Saloon, 1925;
Main Cabin, $175; I'd Cabin, $3.50 ;
Steerage, $40.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

Express FAvoRs.-We are indebted to
the Pacific Express Co. for supply Of
papers from the Atlantic States, as well as
the usual daily budgets from San Francis
co and Sacramento. Also, for the prompt
delivery of our correspondence.
Wells, Fargo & Co., are always on
hand early with the San Francisco, Sacra-
mento, Marysville and Stockton papers
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

Cool PHILosopHY All sorts of ras-
cality are being perpetrated in Los An
geles.. The Star is perfect Jobs COM
forter to the citizens Of the place, in their
aflictions:
"Considering the number ofraecals that
are prowling about the country, it is, per-
haps, fortunate that so few Of onr citi-
zens are suspected of having money"
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

DEPARTuREs.--Since our last issue some
of our most prominent and respectable cit
izens have left the Atlantic States. Among
the number are Judge G. F. Smith, J. w.
G. Smith and lady, DR.. w. S. Patterson
and W. P. Clarkson.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

REVOLUTION IN MExIco Reports from
Mexico state that the power of Santa An
ma is on the wane Could the people be
assured of certain success, thousands would
flock to the standard of Alvarez. There
is strong probability that the Dictator
will soon be obliged to visit Carthagenia
again for his health
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

Coon SHooT1NG.--The n. Y. Spirit of the
Times records that VIM King, of Augusta,
Ga. on wager, undertook to break forty-6ve
out of fifty bottles, to be thrown up at the dis
tance of ten yards. He hit ffty-two in success
ion, but the two last did not break. Tae feat
was accomplished with one gun, in forty-six
minutes, during which he washed out his piece
three times.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

RsS~ FRIsBIE can't be beat TO make his
Theatre as attractive as possible, he mas COM
bined the Troupe of Stark with the Fairy Min
strels who will perform in cooperation at Con-
cert Hall, this, and tomorrow evening. This
arrangement will be properly appreciated by
all, and crowded houses may be expected.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
g6s~ The Democrat in animadverting

5eT The Democrat in animadverting
upon the course pursued by the Journal,
uses the following language We have
never been taught that we must rob thieves
for fear that they might steal from US. "
This is an indirect acknowledgment Of
more than we ever charged
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

PERSEVERANCE REWARDED. R robinson
& Co., of Montezuma Hill, after expend-
ing $6, 900 and six months labor on their
diggings are now being rewarded for their
energy and perseverance.
Three differs last week took out dirt
which yielded $1,711.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

FURTHER IMP RovEMEYTs.--'On yesterday the
two lots on the corner of Main and Washing
ton streets, were sold at Sheriffs sale for So
800. The purchaser, Simon Rosenthal, con
templates erecting fine fire proofstructnre on
the lots. This is one of the best, if not the
very best sites in the city.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

REMovAL.-The Pacific Express Co.,
have removed their Office in Sacramento
to the granite building formerly occupied
by Adams & Co. We note this event as
an indication of the prosperity of the
young but enterprising company.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

LEAD MINES IN OREGoN.-We learn
from the Oregonian that lead in Inc x
haustible quantities has been found in the
vicinity of the Fort Col7ille gold mines
The ore is of superior richness being about
So per cent pure.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

SENTENCE OF DEATH.-Judge Howell
passed sentence of death on James Free
Ian, at Auburn, on Monday last The
day fixed for the execution is Friday the
14th of September. An appeal has been
taken to the Supreme Court.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

CHOLERA ON BOARD THE CoRTEs.-Dr. O.
NJ. Wozencraft, Surgeon of the Cortes, pub
fishes a letter in the Eucning Journal relative
to the cholera on board the steamship above
named, from which we extract the following
We left Port San Juan on the evening Of the
18th On the morning of the 10Th an old
woman was attacked. | had her removed to
the after steerage, separating her from the
crowd of passengers. She passed through the
collapsed stage
On the 22d, quite number were suddenly
attacked, after hearing that the old woman
had the cholera, which produced some panic.
Some of those were fatal, but the majority re-
covered, showing that it was not virulent.--
Indeed the class of persons attacked, and those
fatal cases. were fit subjects for the disease, as
they were in the extreme improvldent and
reckless There were no cases in the cabin,
and a majority of all the collapsed cases recov-
cred. And furthermore, some 6 of the IL fatal
cases passed through the collapsed stage, but
finally died from secondary causes. And L
would further state, that under favorable cir.
cumstances / feel confident that none would
have died from the disease, as it was the mere
remains of a former epidemic.
Below is full and coraect list of all those
who died. o. NJ. WozENCRAFT,
Surgeon of Cortes
LIST OF DEArHs--John Dunn, Mark Sui
ivan, Thomas Mcbride, Philip Walker, VIM
Mung. Matthew Doran, Mary Delmore, Mike
Mahoney, Mr.. Lansburg, Ed. Carey, Michael
Lee, Jean Rose, Catharine Powell, VIM. Fry
Harry Cunningham, David Owen--all died o
cholera and were from New York; Jacot
Pigford, Massachusetts, cholera. Two infants
Hdied of cholera iufantum
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

RICHEST Quartz NINE IN THE STATE
The Columbia Clipper says:
"The richest quartz lead in California,
or perhaps in the world, was discovered at
Jackass Gulch, in this county, on last Fri
day, by an old kentucky Negro. The
first piece he found was detached one
from the ledge, and contained some gold.
He took it to his friend Major Means,
and proposed to sell to him half his inter
est in the claim, which the Major purchas
ed, and went to prospecting fer the ledge.
After a few hours work they found it, not
far from where the negro picked up the
piece. This was on Friday, and they
took ous some 5000; Sunday they realiz-
ed $500, and on Monday last they got
out about 100 pounds Of rock, which will
produce between $4,000 and $4,000 in
gold The lead is but few inches in
thickness, but exceedingly rich, and at the
rate it pounds out will pay $4,000 per
ton There is no humbug about thls-we
have it from reliable authority, and can
vouch for its correctness"
This may all be true, bit it looks Ike
an attempt to get out second edition Of
scenes that were enacted in this vicinity
four years since. Then, every body did
nothing but search for quartz and dream
Of quar- I, until every detached boulder
of quartz in the noighborhood Of this city,
had notice Of some hifalutin company,
with capital Of an hundred millions past
ed on it.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

PosTpoNED.-It is stated the contem-
plated electioneering tour of John Bigler
has been postponed until after the Amer
lean Nomiu stions have been made. Bet
ter postpone it indefinitely. Suppose he
visits Nevada, who is here to receive him?
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
Music, oh how faint, how weak,
e l1.- l..r.-.a :. !. = III
How can words, in accents speak,
II-hor-a tb..., mai hrant L. hnr rn..l

Shame shame on the Irish scamp who
would thus attempt to black-mail his Excelen-
cy, and frighten him into the payment Of $500,
when it was not specified in the bond' The
perpetrator Of such an outrage would not hes
itate to sell man Of stralD to Turk, for
double its uaiue, and then Crow over the trans
action.--Sacramento Tribune.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
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GKAcIAg.-- We are indebted to our friend
Delano for a file Of the Oregonian. "OJ
Block" has lately returned from a visit 70 the
northern Territories. May We not expcc,
from his lively and fascinating pen, descrip
ton of scenes. and incidents Of travel
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

ESF- To our friend A. w. Potter we are
under renewed obligations for papers, maya
zines, &c, from his Book store, during the past
week,
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

TuAsKs--to Stiles for the Pioneer, Putnam.
Cooley, LittsVs Living Agc, and Nountara
Messenger. Stiles keeps al these, and lois
more of good things at his News Depot o4
Broad street
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03

To BE ExECUTED-Two Mexicans,
Escobar and Sebado, are to be executed
TO-DAY in Sonora, for the crime ofmurder.
The Nevada journal., 1855-08-03
Car pnorrp Il seems had snme difficn

in the settlements of the accounts for the Grand
Reception" giuen him in San Francisco, the
week after the adjournment of the late Legis-
lature. His Excellency contracted for it at
$1,000. An additional bill of $500 for music,
has since been handed in, which he repudiates.