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The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19
THE PANAMA RAILROAD NEARLY Com

The PANAMA RAILROAD NEARLY CON-
PLETED.-The Panama Ser Of Jan. 1st
says:
"a party Of gentlemen went 70 the
Summit on Saturday morning along the
Railroad track and returned by the same
route that evening. They travelled the
entire way, with the exception of about
three miles, by hand cart, and found the
road in excellent order. There is not
more than three miles Of rail to lay down
at the present moment, and as large
body of men arc engaged on that part of
the work, there is every probability of the
rails being placed on the track the entire
way through within a few weeks From
what information we can procure from the
best sources, we are led to believe that
unless some unforeseen accident occurs, q
train Of cars will come through from As
pinwall to Panama about the end of Jan
uary, which is much earlier than has been
anticipated. Of course the labor on the
road will not be finished BY that time,
nor for many months after, but the work
to be done will not interfere with the reg
ular running of the trains, once the rails
are down. The Railroad terminus will,
we understand, be at FlGy q Pristta for
the present, but i. Is in contemplation to
remove it as soon as possible nearer the
city, to the neighborhood of the western
gate, just outside the walls; and it will
doubtless be e1teaded to low water mark
on the beach, if not to the island Of Peri
co, as soon as it is practicable to complete
the work that far but this latter extern
sion, will be undertaken, We presume, for
length of time
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

GOLD ARKANsAs.-Wc were shown
recently beautiful specimen of quartz
rock, procured in Arkansas, which has
been pronounced by old and experienced
Californian miners, who have examined it
to be equal in richness to any of the gold
bearing quartz in the Eureka State. We
understand the owner of it will have it
analysed by Professor Riddell, and should
1T have the pure stuff in it, we may look
for rush to the Arkansas gold dicgings
a q DeAc
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

L1oxs.-Gikard, the lion hunter Of the
French Colony in Africa, gives the following
statistics of the damage done to the Arabs in
tie province of Constantine by lions:
1.-The life of lion may be computed to
average thirty-fve years. The annual deg
truction of horses, mules. cattle, sheep. and
camels, by single ANIMAL will amount in val
nc to six thousand francs. Therefore, each
lion costs the Arabs two hundred thousand
francs Thirty lions which are supposed to
be now within the province, and which will be
replaced by others from Tunis or Morocco,
when exterminated, cost yearly one hundred
and eighty thousand francs. In the country
under the dominion of France each Arab
pays an annual tribute Of five francs to the
government, and fifty francs to the lions"
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

MENco.-Thc s. T. San has received
the BOletia 06icia! Of Acapulco, dated
Dec. 10th, which give accounts Of two
small engagements between the Govern
ment troops and those Of the State Of Cus-
rera, in one Of which the Santa Annais;s
remained masters Of the field, while the
victory is claimed in the other by the r:v-
olutionists. The news IS Of no c>nso-
quence
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

tss5~ The war in the East seems to re-
main in stat" quo. The all les are await
ing reinforcements, and probably no de-
cisive steps will be taken till the spring
OF ems, so that movements of forces can be
made with more ease, or till sufficient re-
intorcements arrive to enable the allies to
hold the Russian forces out side the city
IA check, while the grand assault is being
made. The hesitancy of the British Min
istry is sufficiently punished by the open
ing Of winter before decisive action of the
forces IT the Crimca Had the invasion
soorer been determined upon, Scbastopol
might ere this been in the position of the
.llies. But England trifed away the best
portion of the season, waiting for con-
cesslons from the Gar, that the rest ofthe
vo.id knew would never be made.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

at wEic;I there were forty-slx members
present. understand some of these were
not disposed to 90 into nomination-at
any rate no nomination was made, and
the meeting adjourned until tonight,
when another assembly took place. | do
not learn that the meeting was no larger
than the previous one Mr. Gwin was
nominated as the candidate of the party.
1t is fortunate that the Senatorial
question is likely to be disposed of so soon
for until it is, no business of Importance
will be transacted. Every thing appears
to hinge and turn on the Senatorial, and
there is an anxious desire, l believe, on
the part of majority of the members
to settle it one way or another at once
The Wings will stand firm in support OF
their nominee.
To-day the committee on Elections, in
the House, reported on the contest made
by Mr.. McCurdy, whig for the seat of Mr..
Calvin, loco, from Tuolumne county
The majority reported that from the evi-
dencc there could be no doubt of gross
frauds having been practiced at several of
the polls, and that Mr.. McCurdy was en-
titled to the seat, and reported a resolu-
ton to that effect. A minority report
report was made stating that the contest
had not been legally entered and must
therefore fall. The matter was under dis
cusslon this afternoon to a late hour and
every resort made to stave final action to-
day, which was finally accomplished by
getting an adjournment. The House,
however, adjourned to meet at Q O'Clock
tomorrow, and l am inclined to believe
Mr. McCurdy will get his seat before the
election comes off for Senator.
An attack was made this evening upon
James Churchman, of your city by r. A.
Davidgc, also of Nevada. l did not zee
the occurrence, but am informed that
Davidge struck Churchman several times
in the face with heavy cane, when they
clinchcd. In the melee, which occurred
in the Orleans, q pistol was discharged,
by whom l am not informed, the ball
from which is as usual in such cases, struck
spectator, Hon. D. Mahony, Senator
from San Francisco, inficting a severe
but not dangerous would in his mouth. l
met Gov Endicott, few moments after
the occurrence, and advised him to take
your lobby delegates home, if he could
not compel them to he more quiet when
they got down here "among folks"
The morning papers will give you full
particulars Of the afffay, which will proba-
bly, be mere correct than any can de-
rive
Considering tie great number of stran-
gers here, Sacramento is unusually dull at
present. Backus and Christy's Minstrels,
combined, have been performing to very
fair houses at the Theatre, but there is an
evident tightness in the times, which has
never to my knowledge characterized the
place before.
Mr. Beard the new Clerk of the Su-
preme Court has already opened his Office
here in the rooms fitted up for the accom-
modation of the Supreme Court, in Has
ting's building, corner J and I'd streets.
Mr.. B. will prove an efficient and popular
officer
The opposition boats seem to have
combined with the Combination" in the
matter of freight, as they all advertise to
carry at uniform rate S. 90 per ton.
OBSERVER.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19
Editorial Correspondence.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 10th, l65;


The opposition stage for Marysville on
Monday took party of us denizcns of
Nevada through in good style, by two
O'Clock, P. NJ. At Marysvillc the Citi-
f-zons Line seems to be very popular, and
the stages run very full, in spite of the
dollar fare by the old line 1t is we'll
that the public understand theig interests
in reference to these rival lines. IF fare
is cheap, it should be remembered what
has ohcapencd it. The old company
wolld have charged the $40 fare till
dooms day, and now that opposition has
decreased the rates; that opposition should
be sustained, to render the reduction per-
mancn..
The road is quite good between Nevada
ard Marysville, there being but little mud.
l noticed a singular phenomena on the
trip to Marysville. When about fifteen
niles out, We saw what appeared to be q
cloud enveloping the hills ahead Of US 1t
was clearly defined, the edges being acted
upon and dispersed by the sun, and We
expected to see it soon disappear. Where
we we're the sun was shining brightly, but
We soon entered the cloud. and found it q
dense fog. We continued in it all the
way to Marysville, and found it had over
hung that city for a day or two. We at
terwards had its company nearly to Sac
ramento, when it resolved itself into a
mere cloudy frmancnt.
Last evening l had the pleasure to wit
ness at Marysyille the truly entertaining
performances of Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
Williams. He is inimitable in Irish char
acters, and she as remarkable in both
Yankee and Irish representations. They
visit Nevada shortly, I understand, wher
our citizens will have al opportunity tc
witness their skill.
The water in Yuba and Feather rivers
is extremely low, and steamers have great
difficulty in reaching Marysvile. be-
licve the water of theltwo rivers haVo never
before been known to be so low SO late
in the season. 1t causes an almost total
suspension of navigation-what there is
being confined to small boats, that carry
little freight, and are most uncertain in
their tips.
We took the stage at Marysvillc for
this place this morning at 7 O'Clock, and
arrived at 8 P NJ The road is very
heavy, especially after passing Nicholas
Nicholas, that now unimportant point,
which when ranch in 40 might have
been sold by the old German Nicholas for
100000 1t is said he had such an offer
for his place, and refused it, as he did not
know what to do with so much money
How will | carry it," said he His
ranch might now sell for four or five thou
sand.
I have had but little opportunity to
look about since arriving here. The con-
test of Senatorial election takes place to-
morrow at II o'clock. The House meets
at Q. By the note of preparation warm
time may be expected, yet l am unable
to form definite opinion as to the result.
If there is result before Thursday night
| shall telegraph it.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19
The MArRINoIAL MARKET IN AUs7RALIA.-

THE MATRIMoIAL MARKET N ACsTRALIA.-
A letter from Ballarat, by the last arrival
says:
Matrimonial affairs are looking up here
maidens of all degrees and young widows, fat,
fair, but fur from forty, have from ten to a
score of admirers on each of their lists; it is
to be hoped that some few of them will soon be
paired off, or there is no saying how many
suicides. duels, or binding over to keep the
peace, may speedily ensue."
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

SALE OF PEws.-Fifty- -four Of the pews in
the Congregational Church, the Union says
were disposed of at public auction, on the 18th.
Two OF the choice pews were sold at $500 each
and were purchased by D. o. Mills and F. w
Page, Esqs. Three others were sold at 1915
eaca-the balance ranged from S305 to $3.50
The total amount accruing from the sale va,
sl4-Sso averaging O little c'rr s2s5 20 each
ypv
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

MINING NEws.-New digging have re-
Gently been discovered on Rock creek
On Friday and Saturday last company
of four men took ont l6 ounces, mostly
fine gold.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19
Sco1r VALLEY.--The correspondent Of the
Yrnko Hn~alj eova.

Yreka Herald says:
Every thing in this valley Is gliding along
with the usual California rapidity. Aladdin S
wonderful lamp never changed the aspects Of
affairs with more rapidity than ore the farmers
the appearance of this valley. Neat and sub
stantial dwellings suddenly appear, where but q
few days ago the tall grass was yet untrodden
Long lines of fence stretch across this valley,
their construction seemed requiring neither
time nor effort, while many acres OF land now
present black loamy surface. which but 4
short time ago was clothed in Nature
mantle of green, for vegetation grows here and
remains green in winter as well as summer
Many large bands of cattle have arri we'd in the
valley during the fall months from the Plains,
Oregon aud elsewherc--an event which is hav-
ing tendency TO substantiate the heretofore
doubtful fact that others than the Oldest inhab-
itants will soon acquire valuable haciendas and
lowing herds.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

KILLED The s. F. Chronicle has prcpsy-
ed table OF killed in 1851, comprising al
Americans, IS Spanish. y Irish, Is French.
Germans, q Cinnamon, $50 Indians, q
convictions for murder, % hung by Lynch Law
executed b. Sheritfs, and 4 murdered ia fatal
ducls, making in oil $50.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

YREKA WEArHER-The Yreka Herald says:
Since our last issue about two feet of snow has
fallen in the valleys. How much there is on
the mountains between this place and Shasta is
as yet, to us, matter of conjecture, as We
have had no arrivals from that direction since
the snow fell It is somewhat cold, too, three
degrees below zero.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19
na- The Mountain Herald tells Of n rsnc,

Ia The Mountain Herald tells Of a ranch,
near the mouth Of Scott river. that produced
this season thirty ton of cabbaSes. They
were raised on ground less than one acre in cx-
tent. Some of the largest heads weighed IS
pounds. The seed was sown, the last Of May
or first Of June.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

bas> 1t is estimated, that the recommends
tlon OF the Governor, pertaining 10 biennia,
sessions ofthe Legislature, if adopted, will ere.
saving of nearly 100000.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

FOREST CITY.-Ne learn from a gen.
tleman of Forest City that the Donsaie
company took out in one day last week,
piece of gold weighing 40 ounces, an
other Is ounces and a third piece weigh
ing 10 ounces.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

IA The National Capital at Washington.
has already cost, including grounds, $1,000
459. The additions making now to this build.
Ing, with the extension Of the grounds vii!
add some five millions to the cost making til.
total expenditures more than S7,O00000
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

At San Francisco on Tuesday, a French
man worked himself into fit Of rage about
Napoleon, and fatally stabbed himself in the
breast, saying, at is all owing to that Internal
Louis Napoleon, that am this day dressing
ducks Tribune.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

ne The trial OF Lizzie Howard 70,
stabbing Kerrison, the Police officer, is
postponed until Tuesday, the 22d inst, at
which time it is thought the wounded man
will be able to attend Court, and give his
testimony.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19
SARGENT.
Senatorial Elections.

We are indebted to Adams i Co., for the
Marysville Herald, Of yesterday, from which ws
clip the following
SACRAMENTO Jan. III P. II.
The Legislature went into joint convention
this afternoon, and ballotcd four times for U. s.
Senator, without making choice. The bal.
lotinss were as follows:
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

nA- The Union objects to the bill that
passed the Legislature reserving $1,000 to
each member, for his pay. We believe
the measure just and good policy, and
may take occasion to give our reasons.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

The New CCsroM HOUSE AT SAN FRAgcrs-
co.-The work on the new Custom House ia
rapidly progressing the basement story is en-
tirely up, and great activity prevails in get
ting the building finished as speedily as posi-
ble
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

PROFITABLE SEAsoN.-The Calavcras
Chronicle says that the Fillibustcr Mining
Company, at the close of the season, find
that they have cleared So, 800 out OF
their claim in the Moanc!umnc river.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

rA The Greytown people have ap-
pointed an agent to 90 to Washington
and prosecute their claims for indem-
nifty.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

CHEAP TRAvELLGNG.-Travelling be-
tween Sonora and Stockton is very cheap
at present. The California Stage Com
pany charge only two dollars.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

g A house Oh Mission street San
Francisco, occupied by John Wallough,
was robbed and fired Tuesday Parlor
furniture and plate, valued at $4,000 were
taken.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

Ell DORADO FINANCES Receipts OF Conn
ty Treasurer for the year 1854, sll0793 81.
Disbursements sol ,G43 so.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

CALIFORNIA CIlMArE.-~The snow at Yreka.
on the 9th inst, was two feet deep, and mcrcu-
ry at three degrees beloic zero
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19
A GoRMANprzER.-The ever reliable
San Diego Herald, has the following

The genius who presides over the culin-
ary department of our establishment, took
from the craw of wild duck, few days
ago, 27S snails or periwinkles, most OF
them "alive and kicking" and may be
seen "loafng about" " on table in our
kitchen.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

HaT A turnpike road is being constructed
between the towns Of Diamond Springs and
Mud Springs in FL Dorado.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

S% The city of Marysville, by vote
of 1918 to IL to take 100000 Of the
stock Of the Citizens Line of steamers.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

SToRN.-The town of Sidon, Mississippi.
has been visited by tremendous hurricane,
which destroyed every house il the place but
one.
The Nevada journal., 1855-01-19

IA Tho debt H Narysville dces aot ex.
eecd S7e,eeo.
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All papers made OF The best mstnaIs and hnshsd
tered into supplying the Quantities stated sneh as me
public hui pvege ordering
kind, should
CURED such quantities deemed
Samples Kind each bid and all
4 other
proposal signed by hs individual making
pound the
land hut pree) Of each description OF
delivered such place be
Designated good free OF all and charge
subject the inspection weight and mes.
o superintendent and be in all satae
tory.
proposals furnished
viii be consideration
uniess substantially agreeing herewith
Bopds will be requred the
OF article, failure supply
considered violation
bidder furnish with hts Satisfactory
ability and
" VI rejected.
viii addressed the OF Pub
Printing Capitol States, Washington
dorsed " Proposals for Supplying Paper y
A. q. SEAMAN,
Superintendent, of Public Printing
Jan Q7--atawtd lint, Sentinel, h star
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THE DAILY UNION

proposes carry ''acoodsg the
specifications, viii he considered proposal so borsebaek
serv
~ modification ofs had, In q is terms
bid and be received
regular competonI after the last hour receiving
bids.
be careful
without knowing thai they persons
hccnl responsibility and all bidders,
non6ed that failure perform
proposed or in The aeeepted legal
liabilities VIII be enforced against them.
Present contractors, persons
sueieney Substantially In The forms above prescribed
signed Of
places before named, Judge a u record.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
Postmaster General
PosT orFIcg ORPART3xSr,
January 10, 1885.
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Washington, January 81, 1873.
AN p.ion Davenport Bridges, for
Bridgeport
patent granted 70 them the Am Of May s4 for improve
railroad
praon paten takes place 4h day of May
tits ordered that said petition be heard the Patent Office
Monday, 23d Of April al 2 O'Clock, and alt
notified appear and show have,
why said petition ought not TO be granted.
Office their obecuons specially forth writing least
before The hearings all flied by either
hearing accord
rules Office, which will be furnished app
Gallon.
The testimony in the viii be closed the 18th of April
other relied must be
filed Office that day the
ments, within days thereafter.
be published in the Union, Intei
gence Evening STAR Washington D. c.; Pennsylvania,
PHILADELPHIA Pa ciennfe American, New and Post,
Mass week weeks previous TO
the Odd day Of April next, the day Of hearing
CHARLES MASON,
Of Patents.
SEditors will and send
their bills Patent Office, with containing this notice
Feb f--Iaw3w
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mo. 53l.l

No. 53Il
NOTICE of the temporary continuance of the land
IN Office at Vincennes, Indiana
In compliance with Congress- approved February
1855, which provides offices
be continued at Vnecnnes Indiana until after final shall
have been made by the
approved July twensevenh, eighteen hundred fifty
our enled An and adjust titles certain
lands 10 the Indiana notice hereby given,
mo $3.50 dated January s5 1885, directing the dconnuance Of
land offices Indiana suspended application
office vincennes until required
said s7h july 1854, OF shall
uls performed OF which due will be given.
Given under hand, the Of Washington, this l7
February, 1855
JOHN WILSON,
Commission of the General Land Once.
Feb ts-lhw8w lint. * Star
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TINTED STATES Mail time to California;. Via Aspn-
II wal, and Panama. Of month,
approved Navy Department. of not than
2oeo burden, guaantyng speed and safety.
completedto Obspo, - miles from
Tile transit iron, ocean TO
Obspo, miles land transportation
dry road recently order single passenger
horstbe
being only transferred oce TO and from mnes
alongside the
There transportation future this
il description.
always al New York, Pana
detention ia OF aeciden
THE route 9 entirely reliable.
expected passage the Atlantic VIII be made
larry in days on the Pacific In ~ 10 lax days
the day amer arrive at Aspn
Through tickets rates. had the agency, In
street, York.
Hans S--itf
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