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The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

INTERESTING TO FATHERs.-Thc editor
Of the Buffalo Republic has made himself
immortal by the publication of an infalli-
bic means of keeping babies perfectly
quiet, the modus operandi of which is as
follows: As soon as the child wakes and
begins to squall, prop it up with pillows
and smear its fingers with thick molasses
sticking feathers into the hands, and thus
afford the youngstcr the employment Of
picking the feathers from the one hand
and the other, which will keep him still
until he drops asleep again.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

Non N-INTERvENTI TON Mr. Murphy, the
United States Consul, and Mr. Alcock, the
British Consul, at Shanghae, have united
in a notification to their countrymen at
that place, warning them whether resi-
dents or masters Of ships, against allowing
Chinese subjects to take refuge in their
houses or vessels. The notification fur
ther declares the harboring or conccaling
of natives who have been guilty of rebel
lion or other crimes calculated to give Of
fence to the Imperial authorities, contrary
to the law of nations, in violation of the
treaties, and tending to endangcr the safe
ty of the whole foreign community. This
notification is blow at the Triad rebels,
who have SO long held the city of Shanghac.
E1change.
The rebels by the latest advices were
progressing with great vigor against the
imperialists Heretofore the foreigners
have maintained neutrality between the
two parties. This policy is dictated BY a
proper precaution, for the civil war now
being waged may result in the triumph of
either party, and the privileges of foreign
crs will be curtailed by the victorious one
if it has grievances to complain of at the
hands of the foreign residents. But We
notice the French have been drawn into
q conflict with the rebels at Shanghac, and
bombarded the city on the 9Th of Dccem-
Der for two hours On the 18th at day
break they landed in boats and attacked
the rebels at the East Gate, spiked some
twenty guns, and killed good many Of
the sleeping occupants, "dashing their
brains out with crowbars and hammers. :"
The cause of the quarrel was battery
obnoxious to the French Before that the
insurgents had been most successful in their
encounters with the Imperialists. The
right of the French to interfere was GER
tainly dubious, and the only end to be
gained is the continuance of the Tartar
usurpation Whether the rebels are Chris
tians or not they are certainly the native
race, and their legitimate rulers were de-
throned BY the Tarter conquest. There is
little fear of a worse government if they
regain power. China is still in great
measure closed to foreign commerce, and
if the rebels arc allowed fair play and over
turn the government, friendly feelings on
the part of foreigners in the time Of the
struggle will not be forgotten.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

b:5@ The Times and Transcript of the
9th says: "thc story that Mr.. Robinson
attempted to escape on the steamer Uncle
Sam, with large quantities of gold, is with
out foundation. A writ was issued for the
arrest of DR.. Wright, but he was not found
by the Sheriff. Mr.. Wright appeared vol
UNFAIRLY in Court, upon hearing of the
writ, and gave bonds for his appearance.
A person who had an Office in the room
with Mr.. Robinson was detained by a Dep
uty Sheriff yesterday, while removing some
papers from the building, but the papers
were soon released after examination. =
This is probably what the story of Rob
inson's flight arose from"
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

Es5@A A writer from Sacramento says "Brod-
erick has been crucifed between two thieves
Gwin and McCorkle.' "Crenshaw is making
immense sorties, but Scbastopol still holds
OUT mayor Bowie tells good one on our
candidate, Bean. Bean was told
if he would withdraw his name from the can
vass, they would make him Minister to France
He replied, Wal don't know but l would
accept Of that position, but to tell You the
honest truth gentlemen | never preached a
Sermon an my life" l showed him Sar
gents remarks in the Journal about him and
his being compromise candidate. He read
it with evident satisfaction and calculated,
/" What keerlcss set of type settlers they've
got in the Journal Office, look at the way
they've abbreviated fogy dern um !"
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

THE COINAGE AT THE MINT in San Francis
co for the present month, it is stated will
reach the large sum of $l,250,000. During
the last six days, says the Herald, there have
been coined and paid to the depositors $685.
900, which is at the rate of nearly 100000 per
day. The Superintendent, DR.. Birdsall, in
view of the great pressure in financial circles,
has put the Assayng Department on extra
work, and depostors have been paid in from
twenty-four to forty light hours after their gold
dust was deposited Mint bars have been
promptly cashed on presentation.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

FIRST CONVICTION FOR DUELLING IN
NEW ORLEANs.-An event of q very nov.
cl and interesting character occurred yes
terday in our Criminal Court. 1t was thc
conviction of man for manslaughtcr for
fighting duel. & This is the first conyic-
ton Of the kind ever achieved in this State.
The public sentiment has for long; time
justified. and sustained the duello, as
mode OF deci ding personal quarrels. Sev-
eral attempts have been made to hold par
ties liable for participating either as prin-
cipals or seconds in dnels, but hitherto
they have invariably failed. Some of these
cases presented none Of the modifying Gil
cumstanceS of the fair and legitimate duel,
Ias recognized by the customary chivalry.
We remember one case in which the &C
cuscd was defended by Mr.. Soulc, when it
was proved that the duel was characters
cd by circumstances of great brutality, the
accused deliberately walking up to his un-
armed antagonist and firing into his bo-
som, Yet he was acquitted. Now, the
duel participated in by the party convic-
ted yesterday was marked by an unusual
degree of chivalry and fair.play It was
fought with knives; the parties were equal
in physical powers, and when one obioc-
ted to the knife Of the other, the latter
offered, and actually did exchange knives
and will the weapon of his antagonist slew
him. The surviving party was indicted
for manslaughtor, and after vigorous de-
fence, was convicted by jury in when
there were several Crcolcs. This con-
viction marks a new era in the sentiments
and habits Of our people Hcnccforth, III
addition to the civil disqualifcations, per
sons who undertake to settle their quar-
rels by resort to the duello, vii. be cx-
posed to prosecution and conviction in
our courts, Cor an offence!which subjects
the party to an infamous punishment N
O. Delta, Jan. 10
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

COMMERCIAL STREET.-It would not
cost an immense sum to plank this much
used street A great deal of money has
been spent in raising the street, gravclling
Sc, and it is still a slough. If property
holders will combine to plank it, the bur
den will be light on each and the improve
ment will be amply compensated for in the
value of property on the street, and the
increase Of trade.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

A Female writer in the Home journal,
in answer to the question, "What does it
cost to dress lady :" replies that $1,000
a year spent very carefully by a person
who gocs out much, would prove insuffi-
cient; that $4,000 is nearer the average,
without including furs and jcwelry, and
that or $4,000 could be spent very cas-
lily when Russian sables and diamonds
were brought into question.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

E5g@ The editor of the Statesman has re-
Gently seen gold watch weighing over two
and half pounds, made in the city of London
two hundred years before the birth of Shake
speare-44O years ago. The mechanism is
curious, and works the second, the day of the
week, the month and the year, Indicates the
rising and setting of the sun, the phases of the
moon, high and low tide, and almost every
thing except the change of the wind.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

FLIdHT OF a SHERIFF AND GUARDIAN.
William Roach, late Sheriff of Montcrer
county, and guardian of the children Of
Jose Maria Sanchez, against whom judg-
mcnt was lately rendered in favor of his
wards for heavy amount, has fled, and
lett his bondsmen to settle his accounts as
they best can. The Judgment against him
was something near $40, 900, but his
sGrcties have in their possession property
OF his sufficient to pay about $40, 1000, and
$4,000 about covers their actual loss.
At the time of his escape, Roach was
in charge Of the Sheriff of San Joaquin
county.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

ALI. IsNocENr.-On Friday last, while the
Legislative Committee were inspecting the
State Prison. gentleman had the curiosity to
hrduat 81 tbe sne cue 9y one
dition. Among the scores who answered his
question, he found only eleven who would ac-
knowledge themselves guilty of any crime
But the poor innocents were almostI as plenty
as the prisoners are numerous. To use the
gentleman's own language. it was the most
innocent crowd Of mcu hc eyer saw san:
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

hzg~ Great activity prevails at present
in all this region among miners. We
hear constantly of new discoveries, and Of
old diggings paying proftably. Though
the season is far spent there is time
enough with the liberal supply of water
to rcvolutionize the business of the State.
The weather has cleared off beautifully
and miners can work with comfort, and
to advantage.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

gsAp During the reign of Joseph H., the
ambassador of the Porte was accompanied by
dervish Of great learning, and particularly
well versed in all the doctrines and dogmas of
the Mahometan faith A priest of the Catho-
llc Church. eager to make convert of him,
agreed with him to argue the merits of their
respective religions. Both were learned and
eloquent men, and the arguments of both were
SO penetrating, that the dervish was converted
to Catholicism, and the priest became q Ma
hometan.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

RAIN ENoUGH.-We wont complain
a ny more. The heavens have opened the
past week, and sent the needed blessing of
water in abundance. A heavy rain set in
On Tuesday afternoon, and continued till
the creek, the ravines and bitches were
ovelfowing Now there will be better
times Gold dust will be plcnty-run-
ming accounts will be scttled-merchant
faces will reIax-miners will feel more
important, and have heavier pockets
board bills will be scarce, and all creation
will breathe freer The materials for the
resumption of the banking houses will ba
forthcoming. Theresa good time com.
ing Boys, and you need not wait any lon-
ger but go to work and dig out the money.
How much better a little "bad weather.
makes folks feel in these dieginps!
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

n9. The Boston Journal remarks that it
has been customary in the House for the
Speaker to appoint upon each committee o
member of every political party, and hints
that the Know Nothings design to carry out
this principle to its fullest extent in the pres
ent Legislature and by working the one dem
ocrat to death, destroy the last lingering
relic of the democratic party.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

Ea- A correspondent of the Sacramon-
to Tribune from San Francisco INDUCED
in the following little flight of fancy:
"The excitement still continu s unaba
ted although not so openly expressed
The California Guards are to parade ii.
front of Adams & Co.'s, in expectation
of forcible attempt on that establish
ment tonight The fear that Robnson's
Savings Bank, and others, will also he
attacked by the enraged masses, is se7-
iously entertained by many"
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

LET THEM Go.--Two gambling houses,
the Pacific on Long Wharf, and the
Adelphi, on Dupont street, have closed
for want of patronage The evil will cure
itself in time iflct alone, though it is pos
sible that legislation may serve to induce
the gamblers to hang out in opposition to
the rest of community.-EUeJ Journal
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

Rea- A new Sons Of Temperance Hall
was dedicated at Orleans Fls on the oath
ult., by the G. W. z, Speeches were
made on the occasion by Judge Galloway,
J. S. Dichl and DR.. Randall
At meeting of the Sons of Temper
ancc at Moore's Flat, % members were
added to the order.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

CHARITY AND OsTENTATIoN.---Dr S. P
Townsend, the Sarsaparilla Millionaire, who
has lately built magnificent residence in New
York, which is said to surpass in gorgeousness
all domicils in the Atlantic, placed it in charge
of one of the attaches of the Five Point
Mission, ard opened it for inspection at 25
cents head, the proceeds to be devoted to the
relief of the poor
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

MARRIAGE IN UIGu LiFE.-At tn c
marriage of the great chief Tengi to Anna
Jane, the daughter of the king of the
Friendly Isles, the fcasting lasted whole
week. One thousand hogs were baked
whole, with proportionatc supply of tur-
tie, sharks, ray fish, and every other fish
that is caught in those waters.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

Ns3F The native Californians threaten to
leave the State. They do not find things un-
der the Yankee regimen to be to their liking,
and are preparing to leave in body. They
have organized society in San Francisco,
and chosen directors, who are to petition
the Mexican government for grants of land
and privileges. All Spanish Americans are
invited to join in the contemplated exodus
Bless them, let them go.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

GsD@ a. Block & Co.'s clothing store
stood firm. All orders were promptly
filled on presentation. Their stock is
deemed perfectly adapted to the season,
and but few who have called on them
have left without fit.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

HELP FOR THE PooR.-In Philadelphia,
in addition to the numerous soup houses,
$4,000 have been raised for the poor and
in the 9TH ward of New York four thous-
and,dollars have been collected for the
same charitable purpose
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

~ MA III ED-On the eth ult at Rock Grove Ranch by
~ D l. Orouef Mr. JoHS WEBER. OF Nevada county,
OF Placer county
In Nevada, on the 26th ult by Rev. Mr. Warren, Mr..
place.
MAREiED-In Grass Valley on the 25.h ult., Mr. GED.
=: HOWARD ot Nevada 10 Miss ALvA DE SIIvCY Of
H. y vile
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02
esA. Backus has been found ouilt

aeA- Backus has been found guilty Of
manslaughtcr at San Francisco. The pun
ishment is imprisonment. Petitions for
his pardon are being circulated Accor-
ding to all accounts the killing was heart
less affair and we do not believe it would
improve the morals Of the State to let him
90 unpunished
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

Within the last two or three weeks,
three of the New York theatres have been
shut up on account Of the. hardness of the
times-the Academy of Music, National
theatre, and last, Niblo's, one of the most
popular places of amusement in the city
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02
The Run.

The Chronicle has the following The
stirring and exciting events of last week
among their serious scenes, had also some of a
very different character. There are those who
generally find food for amusement even in the
midst of distress. Hazitt numbers among
his subjects for mirth, q funeral. Shakespeare
makes his gravc-diggers the funniest phioso-
piers and wags imaginable, and even the mel
ancholy Prince Of Denmark is induced to
humor the caprcious Wit of the fellow who,
sitting upon the bank Of the grave he is dig
ging, draws forth indiscrminately mirthful
just on Yoricli's skull. So among US there are
enough Of humorists who hugely enjoyed the
ludcrous scenes Of the financial run.
One of our acquaintance found pinned to
his desk in his Office when he entered it, on
Friday, the annexed " Circular" in the hand
writing Of John Phoenix
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

New MGHT.-The magnificent Fresnel
Light, which has been placed upon the
tower at Point Pinos, near Montery, was
lighted on the lst February. 1t works
admirably, and can be seen at distance
OF twenty miles in clear weather.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

h9@ Col. Edwards made an able speech
in the House on the 9th, against the idea
of California proprietorship of the public
lands in the State, and in reply to Messrs
Stowe and Ryland.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02
n.y. The GSiarro oDd Vuba T,,r,p;

bsS The "Sierra and Yuba Turnpike
Co." turns out as We expected grand
fzzlc. The Downicville people are now
earning the experience that Nevada coun-
ty has long been in possession of, which is
that Marysville has too little care for its
real interests to expend money to improve
its interior communications.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

h7F The creditors of Page, Bacon & Co.
have agreed to give them time to the extent of
two, four, six and eight months, receiving one
per cent per month interest.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

nA. The new American theatre at San
Francisco was purchased at auction on
Tuesday for $4,000 1t must have cost
much more.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

nsg~ We learn that the Sons of Tenn
peranco at Forest city celebrated the 22d
ult, by orations being delivered and q
procession consisting of $40 Sons, The
orations wore by j. S. Diehl, Judge Gal
loway, DR. Randall and Miss Pellet.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

CANPHoR AN ANrIDoTE FOR STYCHNINE -
The last number of the Boston Medical and
Surgical Journal contains an account by DIR.
S. II. Tcwksbury, of the successful application
by him, in several instances, of camphor as an
antdote to that fearful poison strychnne
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02
Suspended
JOUN 3. STEINB. RECEIy

JOHN B. STEINB-, RECEIVER.
We have plenty of funds in Bars, (princi-
pally Grizzly but it is impossible to obtain
Coin.
The public may rest assured that every de-
Cornucopia very shortly. All & Co.
2. S. We must suspend,
On desk Of another gentleman who had
his Office in the same room, was pinned the
following i" Circular -
TO THE PUBLIC!
Owing to the absurd state of Alb i & Co. 8
affairs, we have been obliged to 90 into liqui-
dation. Chas, II. W has been appointed
our Receiver. He will leave for the States by
the first boat. The public is requested to be
perfectly contented, or if that is impossible, to
go to -, generally.
EUG. S-III---& Co.
A third gentleman in the same room large
ly interested in the Cocos Island scheme, Gg-
urcd as follows:
BUST!
In consequence Of the non-arrival Of our
Funds from the Cocos Island, and the cstab-
lished fact that there is no coin in that coun-
try, WE must suspend.
John PheniX, Esq, is appointed Receiver,
and as he will receive nothing from US, it is
hoped that liberal public will come forward
promptly, so that his Office may not be sim
cure.
IThen we resume payments the public may
rest assured they shall know it.
BEN-& Co.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

by~ A Western editor announced to his
patrons, short time ago, that owing to the
pressure Of advertisements upon his columns,
he should be obliged to suspend the pubica-
ton of his paper few weeks.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02
b-g-Now that the excitement has some

B-y@Now that the excitement has some
what subsided the present condition Of the
various banking firms is becoming more
obvious. Itmay be that those which were
deemed by the public generally as the
most secure are the most rotten, and those
that were doubted at first may come bright
" out of the convulsion We notice in
the extra Prices Current of San Francisco
for the steamer of the Goth, statement in
reference to the affairs of Wells, Fargo &
Co. that should not have been put forth
without proper foundation, and which we
must believe from the character of Mr.
johnson, the editor, would not have ap-
pcared unless true. The statement is as
follows:
Messrs Wells, Fargo s. Co. attribu-
ted their suspension to the want of coin,
and stated that they would re csumc on the
Goth inst, but at the close, petition of
the shareholders has been filed in Court,
in which they are declared insolvent, and
Henry NJ. Naglee has been appointed re-
ceiyer, and has given bonds in 5000, 900"
IF the shareholders have declared their
insolvency, we do not see how they expect
to resume. Their failure is not of such
momentous Importance to the community
as that Of the two principal firms, but yet
will be severely felt, and we must hope
for the best No statement Of the causes
Of their insolvency has yet met our eye in
the press, and it is difficult to understand
how with their limited business they have
been drawn into insolvency without per-
ceiying it, Or discontinuing while the pub
lie were yet safe.
The Times and Transcript of the 26th
gives the following under the head of le-
gal Intelligence, which met our eye after
the above was written:
Complaint was fled by II. w. Wash
burn and 100 others, stockholders, against
VIM. j. Pardee, managing partner Of the
house of Wells, Fargo & Co., for an in
junction and the appointment of receiv-
er. The plaintiffs allegc that they repre-
sent 1850 shares of stock, the capital stock
being composed of 5000 shares, and the
balance, 100 shares, being held by the
defendant.
An order Of injunction was granted,
and Mr. Henry NJ. Naglce appointed Re
ceivcr on an approval bond in 100000
The following passage occurs in the
complaint:
"And the complaint further states that
the assets of the said House arc not sufi-
cient wherewith to pay off the indebted
ness, and that in consequence thereof tho
said house is insolvcnt and unable at pres
ent to meet It's liabilities" "
Per contra, We find the following in the
| Chronicle -
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

\ SOLDIERS BIvouAC.-An officer at
the Crimca writing home says: ''My XII
Is shirt, pair Of socks, and a pair Of
easy b00tS TO SLEEP IN !" A descendant
no doubt of 'thc old woman who lived ia
q shoe y
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

BY SPECIAL FAvoR.-A son Of James
Gordon Bennett, of the New York Herald,
through the favor of the French Emperor,
is being educated at the French Military
Academy.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 26, 1855.

Its announced this morning that Wells,
Fargo g. Co. are prepared to 60 on with
their legitimate Banking and Express bus
mess as usual. The community here has
great confidence in the integrity and sol
vcncy of this firm.
A tolograpbic dispatch last night (lst)
stated that Wells, Fargo s. Co, had not
resumed at Sacramento.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

ia The passengers and treasure list of
the Nicaragua steamer Of the 10th were
smaller than usual. Only 100 passengers
were taken, and but $92, 1922 in treasure.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

~ Lewis Baker and his wife, the pop
ular actors, are said to be on their way to
San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

bsz3- The Artesian Well Company at
Los Angeles have been steadily progress
ing with their well, which is now FIVE
hundred feet deep.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

BST@ The most successful men have been
at times on the brink of ruin. Louis Ma
polcon could not pay for his washing.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

e. At q special meeting Of the Sons Of
at Minnesota on the esd ult.,
s members were added to the order.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

Be3@An election Of the charter officers
of the city of Marysvillc, takes place on
the 9TH instant.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

The BELL.-Thc new bell intended for
the tower Of the Rev Mr. Bcnton's
church in Sacramento has arrived.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

sGr We are indebted to Adams & Co.
for full files of California and Atlantic pa
DprS
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

U.s. Some excellent suggestions by 'B. -
in reference to fire apparatus will be
found on the first page.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

n@ They have had another earthquake
in Columbia.
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

fS5n is decidedly provoking to have fly
il9ht upon your nose just as the daguerreotyp-
lSt pulls out his watch and says "Now!'
The Nevada journal., 1855-03-02

ns2 Geo. Ii. Mitchell may receive some
by calling at this oiIice.