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The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

IMPORTANT DECISION = Our readers will re-
member an important question that was moo
ted some year ago as to the liability of the
ocean steam companies to pay taxes in this
State, they claiming that the property was
owned in New York, where it was properly
taxable. A suit to test this matter was brought
by Sheriff Hayes in the United States District
Court, and the decision was in favor of the
right to tax in this State. An appeal taken
to the United States Supreme Court has just
been decided in affirmance of the Court below
and the State gains 100000 iu damages, be-
sides recognition of its right to tax an e1-
tensive amount of property yearly.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

nsa- Petitions are freely signed in Ne
vada, Sierra and Plumas counties, urging
the Governor to appoint T J. McCann tc
the Judgeship Of a new district compris-
ing the above counties The Marysville
Express and Sierra Citizen advocate his
appointment t-Tribune.
The petition of Niles Searls, Esq, was
signed by every member but one of the
bar in this county, by every member o.
the Legislature from this county, and
part of those of Sierra and Plumas. A
voluminous petition of the people was al.
so sent to the Governor for the appoint
ment of Mr.. Searls The 71rbane is al
wrong in its remarks. The new district
asks for and expects the Appointment o.
Mr.. Searls. What has the Erpress to do
with the Judgeship in this Districts , 1
is piece of superlative impudence for i
to meddle in our appointments, and only
equalled by that of a Yuba Senator, wh(
" would vote to make US the new District
if Yuba could name the Judge for US ~
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

Bs1~ An anecdote recently related of the
Emperor Bonaparte shows that his impatience
to receive prompt answers to any question he
might put elected incorrect though ready re-.
plies. On the occasion of the Emperors en-
campment, he desired a certain officer to take
the measure of the grotto in which the foun-
tain was situated. The latter went down; but,
on reaching it, he found he had forgotten some
necessary instrument. Not wishing to incur
the Emperors displeasure by showing his for
getfulness, he remained some minutes, thinking
that the latter would have started on an excur-
sion he meditated. At length, having allow
ed time enough to pass, he mounted to the en-
campment to fetch the instrument. To his
horror, the Emperor was not gone. d" Well,
what arc the dimensions ?" asked the Emperor.
twenty-five metres,' answered the quick wit
ted subaltern, instantly. "Bener' reioned the
Emperor, and the grotto was never measured.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
From China.

An account was published some ten days
o., ~. tho San Francisco papers Of the attack
bv the French in aid of the lmperlallsts upon
Sbanghae, in the possession OF the Rebels
T otcr details Of the affair show the French to
be entirely in the wrong, and that they reck-
lessy ieoparded the interests of Foreign resi-
dents and exposed to massacre the forces OF the
Insurgents by aiding the Imperialists, who else
could not muster courage enough to take the
place 1t seems the French Admiral peremp-
torilv ordered the rebels to move a certain
breast-work that he alleged endangered the
French settlement, but which in fact was half
a mile from it, and the space between occupied
by large buildings; whereas he allowed the In
perialists to erect their works in more danger
Gus proximity to the French, several of their
shots having actually struck the houses, before
the order of the Admiral was given to the
Rebels, who had not injured the French.
On the 9th of January, having the previous
night bombarded the city, and preached the
wall, the French made their attack Two
hundred and fifty French, says the account,
under heavy fire of small arms, mounted the
breach and got howitzer up, when party
cleared the wall as far as the north gate
About seven hundred Imperialists went in at
the breach, and some by ladders hear and at
the gate, but the latter were driven back, raj
lied, and with more men got right in. Alto
gether, four thousand Imperialists must have
got in, and perhaps there were as many more
outside they at once began to set fire to the
houses, thing the French shell appeared un-
able to do. They had possession for two
hours, during which there was constant firing
at last the rebels beat their gongs and came
out, defeated all they met, and drove them over
the walls Some ran to the breach, which was
kept bravely by the French under a heavy
masked fire upon Them the French tried to
rally the soldiers, but it was no use the sol
diers fired on them and the French returned it.
The Rebels came on, and the French being
without cover, had to retire this they did IN
good order, taking their gun with them and
bearing off all their killed and wounded Inc
Admiral has to answer for the loss OF TWO OIL
GERS and four men killed, four officers and
thirty.four men wounded. The lmperiallsts
lose # is said four hundred killed, three hun
dred wounded, and large number missing
supposed to be killed or taken in the city
The militia lose one hundred and eighty killed
and numbers hurt, while the largest loss re-
ported from the city, as sustained by the Reb-
els, is only twenty-seven. The Rebels kept
under cover nearly all the time, and got the
Imperialists so jambed up that every shot from
their hiding places told.
The French Admiral seems to have been
very obstinate, or to have had bad advisers
He fired into city with thousands of innocent
people in it, with no regard for human life. 1t
said he designs now to wait for the rest of his
squadron, aud renew the attack. We can
only hope he will be more efectually defeated
if he does.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

A New AcToR-At the foot of the wood
cuts on the theater hand bills, the name OF
Purcell" the engraver, may be seen. The
other day, Maj Anderson, the swift,footed and
excellent clerk of the Assembly. as he was e1'
amining one of these hand-bills, gravely OBJ
served to Mr.. Geiger, "Who is Purcell Is
i1 ne new star? He seems to play in every
,alns. The joke got wind, and the gallant
mayor became very much inclined to withdraw
rom lhe sons. He thought that Mr.. Purcell
was another Macready-Sac. Stale Journal.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

DRowNED.-A man, name unknown,
was drowned at Beals' Bar, near the
junction of the North and South Forks of
the American river, on Tuesday last,
while attempting to cross the latter stream
in scow, just above strong rapids. He
anpeared to lose control over himself,
whereupon he jumped overheard and sank
to rise no more.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

HG- Gen, A. M. Wiun, in a published ad-
dress to the Pacific Star Division Of the Sons
of Temperance at Sacramento, modestly says.
"For more than twenty years l have been
connected with the various charitable institu-
tions of my day. have filled offices in them
twenty-six times to the manifest satisfaction of
my associates
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

sa- Gen. Santa Anna had left the cap
itol with all the troops he could muster for
the scene of the civil war, some say, 9TH
ers for the purpose of taking steamer
at Vera Cruz, to escape from the coun-
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

CHEAp.-The gold trumpet drawn at
Duncan's second Art Union, vas sold at
auction for $1,000. Its asserted value
was 81 600.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
nea The N. Y Herald cont;

nA The ". Y. Herald contains a
lengthy letter from F. c. Ever, Esq,
stating that Judge Edmonds had written
to him (Mr. E. in regard to comnunica-
tions received from the spirit of " John
+. Lane" who was fictitious character
in Mr. Ewer's "Eventful Nights Of the
2lst and 22d of August
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
For the Journal.

L or the journal.
Mr.. EDITOR:
In the last number Of the Democrat, |
find criticism ON a Concert given by
myself and others, in which I am particu-
larly held up, cut up, dried up, and knock
ed into mortal smash, by Mr.. Hupp.
What a pity it was that did not buy him
off, or enlist him in my favor, but
Alas! for me-
This could not be.
I may be wrong in supposing for a mo-
ment, that Mr.. Hupp could be bought at
any price, he being man possessed of so
much honor, virtue, and integrity.
In sober earnest, Mr.. Hupp, I am glad
your malice has fallen on my shoulders,
feeling assured that I shall recover from
its effects if 1 retain half that "confdence
and self-possession" which you gave me
credit for in yours. j. L.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

MA. The Governor has approved the bill
authorizing the removal of certain cases from
tho District Courts of the State to the District
Courts of the United States.
pg- The keepers of livery stable at
Grass Valley advertise "a bay mare,
with some white in the forehead, black
name and tail sir or seuer gears old!
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
LOST.

VHNiiE subscriber lost on n5out the o3,l ..
Il March, small clasp Pocket Book in NcYadl
county, containing two not, Of S2i 7 each lutl
OF which were on The same sneet Of paper Tho
book also contained smill gold snecimea WORTH
about nifty cents and bill OF sale Of a horse Tho
payment OF the love notes has been stonned -
Any person who will return said book and con-
tents 10 the subscriber will be lihcrallv reyfrie5
JOHN HUDSELL,
Nevada, April 10, '55. 5D-Imt
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
sea The San Francisco papers say tn

Afa- The San Francisco papers say that
the miners are making strong efforts to
have the Nicaragua Steamship Company
make greater reduction in their rates of
fare. They consider the present tariff of
$3.50 first cabin $175 second cabin, and
Sl2o in the steerage, too high for the
times.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

IMxEysE--The San Francisco Herald says,
the expenses of the city and county of San
Francisco amounted last year to nearly two
million dollars. The people are becoming
desperate, and demand some relief
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

THE PAcIF1c EXPRESS Co. have prompt
v furnished us with the first Atlantic pa
oers. and our files of California papers,
Turing the past week.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
Notice.

IL persons dealing at any Banking Game il NevGir
~ County, hereby notified 10 appear at he County
Treasurers Office in Nevada city, within five da after
the publication Of this notice and apI c. un
Their gaming licenses Otherwise thee nanes will bo lof
with the District Attorney for suit. [satue of 1881
compiled statute, page S26 and 81.
WM. BUlIINGrON, treasure y N.-qds Co.
Nevada, April - lS55.--tf
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

M.;cK ANDERsoN, the Secretary Of
,be Assembly, very popular with the
o,rbers, has just been presented by
,hem With gold-headed cane. The cane
~.s delivered by Mr. Douglas, in an ap-
,ronr;atc manner, and the gallant Major
oonded handsomely.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

RSs~ There are now due at San Francisco
twenty-seven clipper ships, which have been
out over one-hundrcd and twenty FIVE days, with
full assorted cargoes
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

@ The semi annual session of the
Grand Division of the Sons of Temper
ance will meet on Tuesday, oath inst, at
Diamond Springs.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

Ass1NINE.-A letter from Sar Francisco III
the New York Herald of March l2th, signed
Patriot
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

Bag- In the case of Adams & Co. the bonds
against the Assignees has been fixed by Judge
Lake at 81 100000; and against those of |.
c.. Woods, at S250,000.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

MARYsv1LLE CRY DEBr.--Mayor Allen of
Marysvile, in his Inaugural Message says the
debt of the city is about Sl25 900.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

meeting of this society, held the 5th Of April,
the following gentlemen were elected officers
for the ensuing year &C. Josephson, Presi~
dent l.. Samuel, Vice President; f. Scharff
Secretary II. Baruh, Treasurer.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

WOMAN SHoT.-A Mexican woman
was shot in Marysville, on Sunday night
last, by man upon whom she had drawn
knife. The ball penetrated in the re-
gion of the heart, and it was believed
would effect her death. Her murderer
has been arrested.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

A BoRE.-The artesian we'll, now In
process of sinking at Los Angeles, has al
ready attained depth of $50 feet. This
is certainly the greatest ''borc"in Califor-
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

Rg 1t is said that Fremont's Mariposa
claim has been confirmed by the Supreme
Court of the United States.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

na A Masquerade ball is to be given
at the Broad street dance house on Satur-
day night.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
Notice.,

| oST-on the morning Of the Is, o. April irst Cold
~ Watch, between Montezuma and Nevada A s,its.
bio reward VIII be given to the finder by returning
sending to Rev. J. r. TANSEY Nevada or To any Of e
Divisions Of the Sons of Temperance. ISRAEL : UIEI
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
REMOVAL.

| AR J :. Skinner has removed his Office few doors
~ below his former location Broad street near the
American Livery stable where he be found d, or
night and will attend all calls profession in town Or
country
Nevada, March 10, 1855
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

Charles Marsh is elected in District No /
Joseph Heritage in District No. 2, and j. B
Johnson in District No. 3.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

THANKs-to Hon. j. T. Crenshaw, of
the Senate, and Mr.. Waite, of the Assem-
bly,, for public documents.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

pA- The weekly shipment of treasure
by the Uncle Sam on the 9th amounted
to S353,5S1.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13

Sons OF TEMPERANCE.-An new divis-
ion of the "Sons'' has recently been
organized at Alpha and Omega by ISRAEL
S. DIEHL, G. w. P.
Officers of Alpha division, No. 135,
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
Election of Supervisors.

DISTRI CT NO. l.
NEVADA, Charles Marsh, 462.
Scattering, 9.
Rock Creek, Marsh, IA.
Scattering, !.
Pleasant Flat, Marsh, 2S,
, Scattering, 2.
Tecplcs Ranch, Marsh. 20.
DISTRICT No ..
Grass Valley, Jogeph Heritage, 100.
Scattering, /.
Red Dog, Heritage, 81.
Scattering, l.
Walloupa, Heritage, II.
Scattering, A.
Rough & Ready, Heritage, 100.
Scattering, 70.
Newtown Heritage, 80.
Anthony House, Heritage, II.
Scattering, l.
Pleasant Valley, Heritage, %.
Scattering, l.
DISTRICT No. 3.
Cherokee, j. 3. johnson, LA.
Scattering, l.
French Corral, Johnston, %.
Reed, 4.
Montezuma, Reed, A..
| Orlando Evans, 3.
johnson, ~.
Orleans Flat, J. p. Mcclure, lis.
Johnson, 80.
Reed,
Joiners, Reed, ~.
Point Defiance, johnson, "a.
Dooling's Point, Johnson, 81.
The Nevada journal., 1855-04-13
There were

DEATHS IN MARYsvILLE.-There were
six deaths in Marysville during the month
of March.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-25
Strong Talk.

The London Times closes recent article on the
Eastern War, with the following paragraph
1.-The great battle we have to fight is, after no,
abroad but at home. Grant US the victory over our
oten corruptions, and easily deal with the open
force Of barbarous enemy. But the two campaigns
ought to begin together. While we pressing Rus
sia on the north and south we accomplish nothing,
unless we deal with equal vigor with intestine mis-
chiefs That this country should be governed at such
moment by league Of few great families, and the
administration of our WarDeparment should be aban-
3oned to a vaetudinarian; that our War Department
should he worked on principles solemnly condemned
and unrelenngly adhered that the country should
distrust the Government that the Government should
have confidence in itself, and little in those it
employs; and that Parliament should witness all these
thing. and make no effort amend them-this is more
fatal to interest than all the myrads of half-sarv-
ed serfs that are marshaled between the Baltic and
Euxine, or all the hordes Of Cossacks and Bashkrs
who rove between the forests of the Ukraine and the
frozen morasses of Kamptschatka.
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SUPERIOR.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
H!s place 10 situated the bay of Superior and Ls
l. Hand river at the head Of Lake Superior, and pos
.esses better ste beier harbor, and greater advan
sses Tor commercial city, than any other point in the
northwest, and 10 equaed in prospective Importance
by Chicago only.
The prOpretors have a clear undisputed and unin
culbcred title 10 the land upon which 10 laid
OUT and all purchasers OF lots receive warrsnee deeds
for the name.
Superior was laid out during the past season. and a.
ready contains several hundred Inhabitants large no
Tel, number OF stores, commodious pier with air
houses, and in all respects the dourishng new
town IL The west. the county seat, u 8. Land OF
nee, and Post Hce located here where the Missis
sIppi aid Lake Superior U =. Military RUsu NJ " in
course OF construction, Connecting with st Paul ter
inmates. 1t Is also the lake all the prcdect
ed rsilrOads 10 the head vi Superior The $500
vi lake steamers will SuperIur,-Une from Chi
cago, two Il ON Cleveland, aud from nuifalu IN
vesses having been built expressly for this trade
Two steam saw mills ana printing now u
The way to SUPERIOR will be promptly set to worA.
Ohe-lnl Vi The lots have been appropriated BY the
pr"retors to be .Od b, the uLdersyned actual set
ters Oh e"s} ters, prOvlGe iund extensiv
pubic improvements Liberal appropriations hs, Q
been made Tor ublic uri'oss sparks, churches, rail
roads, q DC.
- In o. der to the misappre hension srisiu
hon similarity Oi names IL 10 p Upei 10 state that s5u
perior CITY, about the title vi which legal conroyer
~ exits, Is another aid dne ace and IN q di
ierent township from Superior
o. Maps Ot super signed by Thos. Clark So, /.
We, or, aud m Ii. New ton, ugent aiIu attorney FIR
proprIe tors, All may be the principal hotels q
81 ta. Gal Ia, Chicago Detroit, Cleveland Toledo,
Buffalo and other cities.
ALI VINO wish purchase lots or obtain info,
nation, can spply 10 VIM II. New ton, Superior Doug.
las county, Wisconsin.
WM. II. NEWTON,
agent q Attorney for Propretors Of superior.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-25
MARKLEY & KERN.

DEALERS IN HARDWARE, TOOLS AND CUTLERY,
On st. anthony ST., the American House.
IOULD call the attention of the citizens of ST. Paul
w and vicinity to their new large and we'll assorted
stock of HOUSE FURNITURE,
Such Nails Locks in all their variety Wrought cast
Parliament and strop hinges Bolts shutters Fasteners
brads Locks Latches Bell pulls door Rappers
MECHANICS TOOLS.
Hand, Buck, mill, Back and Rip saws; Hatchets, Ak
Ermer, socket turning pairing Chsels Augurs braces
Irowels Jack, smoothing and Fine Planes Pow and bead
Guages boring machines Hatchets Hammers Flat round
and saw Files, two and four fold Rules.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
Forks Rakes Scythes scythe snaths Hoes curry
Trace back Breast Timber and Lock Chains; Grub Hoei
and Picks.
HOUSE FURNISHING.
Trays, Looking Glasses Knives and Forks spoons nt
assortment of silver plated Brtania and Japan Ware
Boilers, Kettles dogs Stoves and Lounges, Waffle
Irons Coffee Burners Patent enamelled Iron Kettles, La
dies swimmers, grdirons, Coffee Mills Irons Butch
er, Cook and Carving knives.
They have also fine assortment of Saddlery Trimmings
strrups Bits Buckets with Chain Pumps door scrapers
Corn Mills, Patent Balances and Counter Scales
ST. Paul May l9lS54. W.T.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-25

TRYING THEIR GUNS AT PESsAcOLA.-The
Pensacola Gazette Gays:
"At Forts McCrea, Barancas and Pickens the
gunners are preparing the engines Of war. Scaling
guns, trying the range, practising at target with sod
shot and shell, and blowing floating batteries into
'smitherines,' as the Irish woman expresses it, is
now the order of the day. We are much gratified
with this ready preliminary movement, for it is sure
indication that we shall no. be caught somnabusins
in the event Of declaration of war against US by the
naughty Don Jose, high Constable Of the Seas,n the
ktitudes and longitudes of Cuba.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-25

SAD INcIDENT.-The following, from the Placer
Times of the 18th Of April, is only another sad in
cdent Of the many Of daily occurrence,n all our great
cities lie, the reader. however, hesi,ate before he
condemns the crinina-or like the Pharisee, thank
God that ne is not as other men are
A young man of decent and fashionable appear
ance, who gave his name w. w. Everett, was yes
terday arrested by officer Lees, the charge Of org
ing an order Messrs. Reyes & Co., clothing deal.
ers from Messrs. Ferris & Co., the conductors of the
branch establishment at Sacramento. The name as
sumed in the order was C. M. Sturtevant, by which
title the accused employed in the Office of the
County Recorder at Sacramento. forged order Of
Mr.. E. &. Powers upon Mr.. Newell, of the Chroni.
Gle, for $50, was also found on the prisoner.
Upon tie accused were found several letters, one
from sister, Of very afeciona,e and religious char.
acter There were also two locks of hair one Obj
mother and another of his little brother. The letter
rpoke Of his mother dying, and of her dying prayers
for her absent SON. In the prisoners wallet sew
eral pieces of poetry-' My Mothers Crave 'Th,
Mothers Dead and 'Next Years Wish. to My Mo-
,hcr.' lie will be examined to-day. The following
is from his notebook
FEB. Sd, lS55-Again without money. l mus
have some or leave the world in three days.
Sunday, Feb. 4th, 1861 am promised employ
meut Tomorrow; will never work on Sunday
Monday, Feb 5th.-S5 for five years. labor run
has destroyed me; but am lonesome and must drink
and yet how hate the Internal Equor.'
Feb. 6h-Oblivious; all is forgotten; my moth
rr, my sister. my position my five years; all is for
g,tten.'
The young man was at one time at Columbia Col
iege, and to be educated as physician. He raj
away and went on a whaling voyage, and afterwards
was in the Mexican lie is a person OF som'
talent"
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ReaI Estate.
Starkey & Pettevs'

~ ~ IL u r. 1 e. E.
'''''''''.'.'....&. Paul, Mnssse<s
REFERENCES:
His Excellency w. A. German Min "a .
Mce, delegate to Congress Hon. r. smith Alto" II m.
lame James *. Whiting, Esq, New York City Hon nw,.
Si"steG' ex Mayor st. Paul Borup Il Cakes B.nr:,"
~ iAui Anes Van Etten, Attorneys, St. Paul.
nOM actual observations we are acquainted With ali
'''' ''eation' east OF the Mississippi River.
TO CAPITALISTS
We Gun oHer great inI meuts
MONEY INVESTED.
age "s@vy Ps1 eeot'
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT.
ana soid, or located advantsgeously.
Two ant four lots near the city
Several 49, SO aud 100 tracts Of 6ue picksd i.,A
TOT sale on good terms.
LAND AT LAKE SUPERIOR.
the beautiful Island OF La Points for SALE IN sush
auan'ues as to suit purchasers
FLATS AND ABSTRACTS
~ 81 tue Government Lands located At the Stlv.te
LANDS also for sale bordering some of the most ba.a
city ' '' u'''~"es "om tes
we have extensively explored on the contpl.t.d Nm.
OF N. w. Railroad, and give information TO far
efs ana actual settlers that will them much time
Good City Property for, ale. April l2d.vtf
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-25

o. Rev. Joseph R. Johnston, whose vile was
drowned two years ago by the upsetting Of sk, has
been tried for murder in Ulster county. N Y, and
last week acquitted. After the verdict both judge
and jury minated that suspicious Of his guilt still
manned in their minds.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-25

o. The Buffalo Express Of the OH says The
.now which fell during Monday night, formed depth
Of some six inches upon level, and did cut up some
capers hereabous. The roof Of brick barn, situated
on the Canal, Evans street, caved in from the
pressure and awning irons in various places were bent
by the weight Yesterday was day of slush and
general uncomfortabIeness.'
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-25

OJ-The Oswego Journal states that the steamers
bound up Lake Ontario, have been literally packed
with passe myers for the far west and that over
thousand persons carried through by way Of that
port, last We ek, for that destination.