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The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

nA- We have received report of the
proceedings Of a miners meeting held at
Red Dog some time last week, signed by
90 Of the principal miners of that district.
Resolutions were passed. by the meeting
binding all whose names are appended to
the report to stand by each other in re-
sisting the payment of more than twenty
1--WE cents per inch for water They also
resolve to support each other in holding
their claims against any interference while
lying idle for the want of water. From
the tone and temper of the proceedings of
this body of miners We are led to believe
they are in earnest.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23
ThanksgivingPr OeIamatiOn.

Whereas, the People of the State of Califor-
MIA have, during the past year, been signally
blessed with health, abundant harYests, and all
the elements of true happiness and substantial
prosperity;
And Whs7ras, it is the duty ofa people thus
blessed with the protecting care of Almighty
God, in an appropriate manner to address
devout gratitude, thanksgiving ard prayer to
the Great Ruler of the Universe, for the mani
old blessings he has, during the year, been
pleased to bestow
Now, therefore, I. John Bigler, Cover
nor Of the State Of California, do hereby ap.
point and set apart THURSDAY, THE 29rH
DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1855, as a Day
of Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty
God, and all good citizens Of the State
are hereby requested to observe the same as
such
Witness my hand and the Great Seal OF the
State OF California, at tie City of Sacramento,
this the 5th day of November, A. D. 1855
JOHN BFGLER.
Attest: CHARLES II. HEsPs7EAp.
29-td Secretary OF State.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

The NATIONAL TREAsuRY,-The
Treasury of the U. s. is reported to be
full to overfowing. There is surplus Of
over $22 100000 on hand, which is con-
stantly accommodating. Another plan to
deplete may be expected from Secretary
Gurthie at the ensuing session of Con-
gress, or perhaps another Gadsden pur-
chase may find room for the spare change
of the Nation.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

MURDER OF GEN. RIcHARpsoN.-Tb
Bay papers have of late been filed with
the accounts of one of the most atrocious
murders ever committed in California
An abandoned wretch, whose life is val
ueless to the world, has assassinated in
cold blood, one of the most prominent men
in the State. 1t is fortunate for the COM
munity that the blow has fallen on so
prominent man Had an humble or OBJ
scure individual died at the same time and
place by the same bastard hand, the act
would have been SO much in the usual
course as to call out the oft repeated COM
mon place expressions ofhorror and indig-
nation, and society would have settled
down into its wonted lethargy without a
change for the better But when an indi-
vidual with numerous and powerful friends
falls victim to violence, society is con-
vulsed, every exertion is made to bring
the guilty wretch to punishment, and a
terror is struck to the hearts of the vicious
which operates as check and preven-
ton to crime. The citizens of San Fran
cisco will not all ow the murderer to es-
cape. A determination is shown to bring
the assassin to swift and sure punishment.
The whole country about Monterey is
aroused to avenge the death of Wall,
whereas had an individual, comparatively
friendlesa suffered death in his stead no
more than an ordinary excitement would
have been created The great exertions
which will be made to mete out justice to
the murderers of men esteemed in the
community, will make punishment more
certain, and the sertainty Of pun ishment
is the prevention of crime. So, after all,
though it is hard to believe it, Wall and
Richardson may be martyrs to the future
good of society.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

FINE PRosPEcT.-On a recent stroll to
American Hill, we had the good fortune
to see pan of dirt from Kilbourn & Co. 3
claims which yielded upwards of $40
We understand there is plenty OF the same
sort left where that came from.
BIGGER YET One pan of dirt from
the same claims yielded on Wednesday
fourteen and ons-haIf ounces. $4,000 will
probably be taken from the claims this
week.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

MINERS ON A STRIKE-Numerou hand
bills conspicuously posted meet ths>eys at
every corner of the street and on every
stump and tree in the vicinity, calling on
the miners to meet in mass convention at
Dramatic Hall on the 24th inst, for the
purpose of taking proper measures to re-
duce the price of water. Since these
handbills were gotten out the price of wa
ter has been reduced to SO cents per inch,
but We understand it is the design of those
interested in assembling the miners, to
obtain if possible still farther reduction.
Whether the assembling of convention of
miners will effect the object desired we
are inclined to be skeptical. If all the
miners would combine, and firmly resist
the payment of more than 25 cents per
inch they could probably bring ditch own
ers to their own terms. But such COM
bination is difficult to be effected. Those
who are ringleaders in the reduction move
ment, unless they have sufficient influence
to bring respectable number of miners
together and unite them in purpose, are
running the risk of being under the con-
demnation of water vendcrs, and need not,
if they fail in the objects of their meeting,
look for favor from those against whose
interests they have had designs.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

STRUCK LEAD.-We are informed by
Charley Barker, that company while
running tuanel into hill at Buena Vis-
ia Diggings on breaking through the rim
rock one day last week, struck lead Of
water, which drove the workmen out
on a run; About 80 inches of water ha.
been constantly discharging ever since
with no sensible abatement. The lead is
about as valuable as one of gold of mode
rate richness, as water is very much need
ed in the locality, and will find a ready
sale at four bits per inch. Fifteen dollars
a day is not bad income.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

BELLIcERENT.-The city has been un-
commonly prolific in rows during the week.
Quite number of unfortunates are to be-
met with bearing unmistakable signs of
the fate of war. Bunged peppers and
patched countenances are all the rage
From the number of eyes surrounded BY
a purpureal halo on Wednesday morning.
we are of the opinion that the night be-
fore was devoted by the sons of Mars to
making their toilet. In what sign of the
zodiac are we
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

sus of the State after passing the House
at the last session of the Legislature was
lost in the Senate by the abuse of power
possessed by certain counties to which by
population they are not now justly enti-
tied. In consideration of the inequality
of representa- ton on the floors of the two
Houses Of the Legislature, and the mani
fest rights of certain portions of the State
which have grown to importance since
the old apportionment was made, Bill
ought to be passed by the next Legisla-
ture, providing for the taking of the CEN
sus, not so much for the purpose of as
certaining the population of the state for
the statistical information,E las to provide
data on which to makea new apportion-
ment and give to every portion its equita-
BILE and proper representation in the halls
of legislation. The proper time by con-
stitutional requirement, for taking the
census of the state is the present year
The states of the Union severally alter
nate with the general government in its
decennial enumeration of the inhabitants
of the country, SO that a complete census
of the whole Union is had every five years
The last Legislature of California failed tc
meet the requirements of the Constitution
and thus break is made in the uniform.
lty OF the custom OF the individual states
Tnis irregularity and neglect of duty, il
unfortunate for more reasons than one.
Besides the opportunity which would have
been afforded some counties of obtaining
their due influence in the Legislature, had
the bill of last Session become a law, un-
der new apportionment reduct ion Of
the number of members of the Legisla-
ture might have been accomplished, which
we conceive is much to be desired. One
hundred and thirteen members of Legis-
lature, are too many for state like ours
to support. A less number would do as
much business with more despatch, with a
saving to the state of considerable expense.
In the present state of our finances eeeno-
my in all things should be studied--that
economy which is compatible with the
rights of every portion of the State.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23


The report of Capt. John Day, County
Surveyor to the Surveyor General is pub
lished at length in the State Journal. Il
is mostly repetition of the report of the
Assessor published in our columns some
time since. We extract the following
which will be of interest :
As near as can learn, the county lines are
as follows l'' CIV
Commencing at the Yuba river. mouth o,
Deer creek, and running south to Bear river
lwnich line my predecessor tells me was run by
himself and the Surveyor of Yuba county. !
which IS the only line run thence up Bear
river, natural boundary between Nevada
and Placer counties, to its source. Commenc.
ing again at the mouth of Deer creek. and rnp.
nlng up the main Yuba to the mouth of the
middle Yuba, thence up middle Yuba. to the
mouth Of Wolf creek thence from the month
OF Woif creek due east to the State line.
Now if am correctly informed and from ner.
sonal observation / think am. I most resnect
fully suggest that the last named line NAV he
altered so as to read thus Thence mn the
middie Tuba TO the mouth of the north fork of
tae m,ddie uba thence up said north fork
OF middle Yuba to its soruce thence north.
east to the State line.
have two reasons for this change, the first
Is, Is, lnat is que east course from the mouth of
Won m creek to the State line, will place Eureka
IN sierra county, to which fair play, and the
people themselves, object, for in the winter
season 1t Will be impossible for them to get to
their county seat, Downieville, when Nevada
can be reached at all times. And again, due
east course from the mouth of Wolf creek,
am Inclined to think, will intersect with Placer
county, before reaching the State line on the
summit OF the Sierra Nevada In the second
place, by making tie north fork of the middle
iuoa to Its source, the line between Sierra and
Nevada counties, and thence northeast to the
summit or State line, we not only have what
thlnk, just and right. but will secure to us
what we have always called our own, Eureka.
ne northeast line will not require to be run
al present, for it is far beyond the Inhabited
part OF the State.
l would recommend that q survey be made
OF the entire county and Typographical map
drawn OF the same, which should think might
be done accurately for $4,000. As am now,
Z can hardly say where Nevada county is, and
l an still more in the dark, as to the wherea
bouts ct the township lines.
If not cut Of place, l will here say thai an
immigrant road Of which so much has been
said and written, might, through this county,
fnd an easy graLe either to Carson Valley, or
to the valley through the summit in which the
middle branch of Feather river springs. 1 am
OF opinion that reconnaissance for road, ei-
ther from Bear Valley, or from Eureka, would
meet with success. In the spring of 1850 l
was ie the valley referred to, as crossing the
summit, and if | mistake not, it now is known
oy the name of the American Valley 1t
comes into the Truckee immigrant road not
lar from the Downer Cabin. east of the summit
FROM explorations since the spring of 1850 /
am pretty well convinced of the success of a
reconnaissance for road to that point.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23
RED Doc, Nov. 1865.


Nj R. EDIToR:-Through the columns O
your paper wish to state a few of the
grievances, and Disadvantages under which
we, in this district, as a mining communi-
ty, have to labor. 1t has been proven tc
the satisfaction of all, that the claims here
Will not remunerate us, as long as the
present high price of water is sustained
But when We can purchase water for two
bits an inch or less-we can make good
wages and occasionally have day Of
grace. We do not wish to make perfect
slaves of ourselves to support few men,
and pay for the keeping of their fast hor-
ses, but we wish for decrease in the
price of water, in order that we may en-
Joy this life, without working SO very hard
as well as those fortunate enough to be
Pitch owners.
ri There was but two or three of the claims
here that paid wages, and water last win
ter, and the miners worked through all
the storms. The most of US have signed
an agreement not to pay over twenty-five
cents an inch for water this season, and
we think the ditch company will have to
come to terms, if they calculate to sell US
any water this winter. N H..
The Chalk Bluff Ditch Coz built large
reservoir last season to supply this place,
perhaps you have heard of it. Well, it
cost over two thousand dollars, and that
will be dead loss if they do not accede to
reasonable terms. We must have a
chance to save some of our hard earnings.
If the ditch companies won't come down
the merchants must. Hoping these few
lines may meet the eyes of the companies
or their agent and cause them to turn from
the error of their ways ere it is toe late, l
subscribe myself AN HONEST MINER.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23
NEVADA County, INnrprrnxvss

NEVADA County INDEBTEDNESS
From the report of the Treasurer we are
informed that the outstanding indebted.
ness of the county is about $23, 3,ooo.-
Amount of cash on hand to be applied tc
the liquidation Of the county debt, about
$4,000, leaving the actual debt of the
county about $4,000.
The whole amount of money paid into
the Treasurer's hands since the first O
May exceeds $66, 900.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

The CALIFoRNIAN-is the name Of a
new paper recently established in New
York city, under tie auspices of E. c.
kemble, Esq, once connected with the
AAa California. 1t will do more to poe
ulate our State, by disseminating correct
in the East of the resources
and advantages Of the Pacific coast, than
all the immigration societies ever conceiv-
ed of
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23
WILLIAM DYER, Daguerrean Artist. 10

WILLIAM DYER, Daguerrean Artist, 10
Commercial street, offers great induce
ment sor any person wishing fine and
life-like picture taken. Mr.. Dyer is ac-
kRowledged to be one of the finest artists
in this State, and any one wishing good
picture to send to their friends in the
States, should not let this excellent op-
portuuity pass Call at his rooms and
examine specimens. 2t
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

ALMOST A FIRE.-A small house on
Boulder street caught fire ON Tuesday
night from having wood piled too near the
stove. 1t was soon discovered and the
flames extinguished without any consider
able damage being done. A few moments
more however would have suficed to de-
stroy much property and turn many fam
lilies out of doors.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

AFFRAr.-An afray occurred on Main
street, on Tuesday evening last between
Bruce Garvey and Valentine Butsch in
which the latter was badly cut several
times in the face with knife. Garvey
accused Butsch ofaogging his, (Garvey 81
father on the plains several years since
and took this opportunity of wreaking his
vengeance, for injuries alleged to have
been done his parent.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23
,N.-Extensiye preparations are

SAN JuAN.-Extensive preparations are
being made in this fine mining district, and
high hopes are entertained that when the
bitches leading to the place are filled with
water rich harvest is in store for miners
One Of the NEST fourishing little towns in
the county has sprung up, business is brisk,
and an air of prosperity and health per-
vades the town.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

LOLA MoNTEz.-The San francisco
Daily american on the authority ofSyd-
ney papers, states that Lola Lontez being
pursued BY constables for debt, stripped
herself and went to bed telling them if
they chose to take her in that condition
they were welcome.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

people among us is the subject of anxious
thought to the politician, and serious COM
miserasion to the philanthropist While
we boast of our country being the as ;lum
Of the oppressed we are not willing to al
low the populous Kingdoms of Eastern
Asia to pour their surplus h0rdes upon us.
The country We conquer or acquire we
design to Americanise. We murmur
against the exclusiveness Of China and
Japan, and send an armament to break it
down in the latter empire, and yet We con-
template the same line of policy towards
them. The passage of law by the last
Legislature imposing a per capita of $50
on Asiatics landing on our shores looks to
this end. But this is not the only act on
our part designed to commence sys-
tenn o. worse than Chinese or Japanese
exclusiveness. By the payment of fifty dol
lars the Asiatic if not invited to partici-
pate on the advantages which California
offers, is at least supposed to be guaran-
teed the protection of life and property.
But such is not the case. No sooner here
than monthly tax is exacted from him
in the mineral districts, but worse than all
he is robbed Of all power to obtain pro-
lection from our laws by being deprived
of his evidence before court of Justice
He is thus left at the mercy of every thief
and cuthroat who chooses to extort from
him bis hard earned gains. And such is
the prejudice existing ia the minds of
Americans against the race, that the two
do not labor generally in the same locality
If Chinese discover rich deposit, the
whites on some pretext drive him from the
fruit Of his enterprise and industry and he
is fain to take up his abode in some poor
or abandoned district, away from his op-
pressors, where he is the prey of every
yagabond who prefers life of plunder to
one of honest toll No whites being near
there is no competent evidence, robbery is
practised and there is no redress in the
courts. But there is species of semi-le
galized robbery pepetrated upon them.
Many Of the collectors are gentlemen in
every sense Of the word, but there are 9th
ers who take advantage of their position
to extort the last dollar from the poverty
stricken Chinese. They date licences back,
exact pay in some instances for extra trou-
Bile in hunting up the terrified and flying
Cinnamon, and by various devices, fatten
themselves upon the spoils thus obtained.
The complaints of the injured and op-
pressed find no open ear, for is it not de-
clared by the Supreme court, the highest
tribunal of the land, that their oaths arc
not to be regarded ? Of what avail are
their complaints, uttered not with the So
lemnities of an oath. Under this state of
things, the life of the Chinese in California
is one of hardship and oppression. For
the honor and reputation of the national
character, let US either adopt the rigid ex-
clusiveness of the Japanese, or treat them
with the consideration due to ourselves.
and the kindness of humans.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

SOUND DUEs.--It is stated on COED
authority that the President has sent a
commissioner to Europe to negotiate con-
corning the sound dues. The result will
probably be fifty -four forty and fummux.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

PEACE INf fNIcARAcUA-The mimic
warfare which has been carried on in Cen
tral America during the last few months
has closed. Some blood has been poured
out but more whisky-some rascals have
been killed but more innocents-some
honor gained but more notoriety. Cortez,
Pizarro and William Walker,
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

s@- The receipts at the benefit of Ste
ven G. Massett, Meven G. Sassstt, or
Jeemes Pipes of Pipesville, were sufficient
to square his bank accounts with Sanders
s. Brennan. Few men in the world have
the resources at command to get even 80
readily.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

% We learn from different localities in the
mining districts that more extensive opera
tions are being made for the approaching rany
season than has ever been known before. We
predict better times this winter than we have
had since so.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

SuIcIDE.-From the Union we learn
that VIM. Kuhlac, a native of Prussia,
committed suicide at his floral garden at
Suffers Fort, ON Sunday evening last
Such beautiful spot as be had it seems
impossible that he should desire to leave.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

The MASSACRE AT VIRGIN BAY.--The
names of three persons killed atVirgin Bay ON
the goth ult., are John Boyd, formerly Of
Wayne, county, Indiana, William Howard, of
Lexington, Mo-; and Henry B. Davis.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

NEBRASKA CLAIMs.-We have seen
specimens of dirt from the Nebraska claims,
which were perfectly lousey with gold
Rich developments are confidently expec-
ted in that vicinity.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23
For Sale,
Rooms tn Rent
Owner Wanted.

A MULE was left on the subscribers ranch ono rua
IA south of the Zinc House. about the Ib,b 81 Ts ai %
Der 1855, described as follows ~ VI :" 9 P'eii
A middle sized BLACK MARE MITE h,, -, a,
on right shoulder, marked with slit or svaHo Srt in
each ear, and some saddle marks ~ "
The owner can have the same bv prov;n, rron-, ,nA
paying charges before tie 1st Of December Il mot re-
',nva 1y mat time, will bs sold to pay charges
N''"'0's i'--zF E.R. PUrD
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

s@- The Sierra Citizen presents fine
appearance. 1t comes to US with . new
head. Alfred Helm the proprietor is also
associated with Mcdonald as editor. We
have never been able to discover the ne
cessity of an assistant to the old editor. as
he singly and alone is able to cope with
any of the craft.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

KILLED.-John D. Glassen was killed
near Forest city by the caving of a bank
upon him, while he was at work He was
from Mineral Point, Wisconsin
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

n@- Louis R. LuLL, ESQ. is about to
assume the Editorial charge of the Daily
Marysviile Herald. Mr.. Lull has been
long known as prominent politician and
excellent writer, having been connected
with the San Francisco political press for
several years.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

DECIDEDLY LrBERAL.-It is computed
that there has been paid for the support of
churches and ministers in this city, during
the last year the liberal sum of $35 900.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

WHERE'S Miss PELLEr:-There are
slxty-6ve places in this city where spirit
uous liquors are Sold We chronicle this
item more for the purpose of Dragging on
the sizc and importance of the town, than
to complain of the intemperance or low
state of morals of its people.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23
Election Notice

rTHE ELECTORS of the Town Of Nerad, ar. h.-.,, -.
Il tined that at special election to be holden in snid
town on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29th., 1885, a Town
EVANS, resigned. - "
Ordered by the Board Of Trustees that the following
Jay Johnson 7. W. Sigourney
The polls will be opened by the Judges a, anna .ox.
lent place in the limits Of said town N''
A. A. SARGENT Secretary. i'e'uen''
Nevada, Nov 22-lv
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

No REsPEcToR OF PERsoNs.-Judge
Shattuck OF San Francisco had Gov. Big
Ter and Sam Bell, Controller Of State, ar
rested on Saturday last for contsmpt Of
court.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

REsIGNED.-C. P. Evans has resigned
the Office of Town Marshall. An election
to fill the vacancy will take place on the
29th inst.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

LATE ARRrvAL.-An immigrant train
arrived in this city, few days since, from
over the plains.
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

THE NORTH CALIFoRNIAN.-A new
paper with this title has made its appear
ance ia Oroville, Butte county. Itispub-
lished by G. G.. Lincoln and s. L. Snyder
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

R- The Austrian Minister has notified the
Department of State ''that passports dated
more than three years ago are not considered
valid in Austria, and the bearers OF such pass,
ports are not admitted in Austria"
The Nevada journal., 1855-11-23

1NsASE.-A gentleman writing from Colo
ma states that Marshall. the firsr discoverer of
gold in California, is hopelessly insane-a ca
lamity brought upon him by inebriation. AL.
though poor and forsaken, he imagines himself
possessed of countless millions of wealth. Tri-
bune.