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The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

JAMES KING OF WIN. AND Cohen
Mr. King having exposed the frauds prac
tised by Cohen in palming of bogus dus
for good, was assaulted by the latter OIL
Tuesday afternoon of last week on Mont.
gomery street, San Francisco. Mr.. Cohen
was severely castigated as he deserved
Smarting under sore head as we'll as the
exposure of his rascality, be sent bellig-
ent cartel to King, which brought out the
following reply One such letter as this
will have more effect in suppressing duel
ing than any legislative enactment.
San FIR .NcIsco, July ls.
Mr.. JOHN X. HACKETT-Sir-I now
proceed to give you my reply to the note
you handed me last night; and first, waiv-
ing other insuperable objections to the
mode indicated of settling such difficulties,
with Mr. Cohen The public have already
been fully advised of my sentiments of his
character. The relative positions of Mr..
Cohen and myself, are entirely unequal in
worldly fortune and domestic relations
He is understood to be possessed of on
abundant fortune In the event of his
fall, he would leave ample means for the
support of his wife and child.
Recent events have stripped me entire
ly of what once possessed Were l to
fall, l should leave large family without
the means of support. My duties and my
obligations to my family have much more
weight with me than any desire to please
Mr.. Cohen or his friends in the manner
proposed.
1 have ever been opposed to dueling on
moral grounds. My opinions were known
to Mr.. Cohen when he addressed me the
note which you had the impudence to de-
liver-he was well aware that it would not
be accepted or answered afirmativcly -
That fact is sufficient to demonstrate his
contemplate cowardice in this silly at
tempt to manufacture for himself repu-
tation for "chivalry."
Whilst nothing could induce me to change
my principles upon the subject of dueling,
my conscience is perfectly easy as to my
right and the propriety of defending my
self should be assaulted.
Do not fatter yourself, sir, that this
communication is made out of regard Ell
ther to yourselfor to Mr.. Cohen. I write
this for publication in the newspapers. I
avow principles of which I not ashamed,
and shall abide the result.
Signed, JAMES KING, of VIM.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27
Summons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Nevada, Township
tOof Rough Ready. Justices Court befo 70 " Bell
Justice of the Peace; The People OF the State Cafor
MIA to CHARLES ARMSTRONG: You hereby sum
moned to appear before the Undersigned Justice Of the
Peace At his Office In said Township Saturday thx An
day Of August 1855 al two O'clock to answer ne
complaint of Ed Birch in action ofdebi upon mote
herein filed for fine of one hundred and fy dllars
On failure to appear and answer Judgment will he
rendered against youfor said sum of $3.50 co damages
cost of suit 49,
Given under my hand, this 26lh day OF July. lsss
(sgned) v G BEI,f In
1t is hereby ordered that service Of the above .r,ro
day Of trial. VIC REI'f % '"o
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

DEATH OF CAPT. FoLsoM.-Captain
Joseph L. Folsom, claimaut ofthe Leides-
dorf estate, and one of the wealthest men
in California, died recently at San jose
His property has been commonly estimated
in round numbers to te worth 100000
The Assessors valuation of his real estate
in San Francisco in 1854 was $sO0,O00.
A. c. Peaohy and P ". Van Winklo
are reported to be his executors. The re-
mains of Capt. Folsom were buried in the
Lone Mount.in Cemetry, San Frantisco,
with Masonic and Military lonor..
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27
For the Nevada Journal
'sGo 10 the ant thou sluegard, learn to live,
And BY her NarY WAYS reroIn thine own

Mr.. EDiroR.-I an an admircr oi
"Sam." He is a stra. .ght-forward gent
and knows thing or two more than may
be read in books He took notion to
rule the country, and down toppled to the
dust the rival organizations that have here
tofore divided power between them. Sam
has many virtues, and he has set up many
excellent officers-but Sam makes a mis-
take now. Land then. Now, as friend OF
Sam, would like to whisper to him, that
when he makes any more officers, to be
sure they are not do-nothings, even if they
are Know Nothings have little doubt
Sam isas sick of the marshal he elected
at our last election as the rest of this little
world hereabouts is. Why, my dear Sam,
euchre-playing for whiskey, and toting a
useless cane, are not useful, even though
ornamental, Accomplishments The story
is current that the marshal enquired of the
Board of Trustees, "what have l done
that you don't allow me salary :" "Done
nothing" was the satisfactory reply.
Not an arrest has been made for furious
riding over the bridges though of hourly
occurrence
Untagged dogs are running through the
streets with all the freedom of naturalized
citizens.
Pistols are fred close to his ears in the
streets, only accelerating his movements
from the spot.
The rowdies play upon his timidity, and
brag that he can't take them, and SO he
can't
His energy fixed out on election day,
and he subsided to the humility of clam
the moment the votes were in.
He climbed a little above his previous
level to gain general contempt, for lazy
ness and cowardice might escape notice
were they not SO fully associated with an
officer who needs the very opposite to
qualify him for the station.
Yes, Sam made a mistake, and Sam
saw it within month The public cried
out, "what a sheep you have given us
for marshal" "Ba-a-a ~ said an old
ram Of a flock of our friend Potter, few
days since, when he caught sight of the
marshal.
We were talking to Sam few days
since, and he promised US to do better
next time-said he had some hopes the
marshal would resign,-didn't know as
he would, as he has found the lazyest par
tizans have the greatest tenacity of hold
upon the public teat. l am sorry to say
Sam swore little at marshals in general
and his in particular, and was compelled
to leave him in bad humor on the subject.
Yours, TOWN TALK.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

MELANCHOLY OCcuRRANcx.-On Sunday last
bright little girl OF two years of age was ac-
cidentally killed By pistol iu the hands o.
her brother, seven years old, son of Marshall
Miller. The parents we're at church attending
the funeral of Mrs DR.. Skinner when the heart
rendiug intelligence was brought them. The
agony Of the mother at that moment cannot
well be described. She hurried home to fine
her bud of promise nipped by the hand of death
The ball passed through the head of the littIt
victim and killed her instantly.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27
.Yx PRIMARY MErTtxn --On &.

PHahvx PRiaARY MEEr1yG.--On Satur.
day the Dist the ,. -. SAD relics Of The loco foco
party, met at the court house To condole orer
rasfortunes and sorrows, and ordain somebon, :, :,
to administer the rites Of extreme JUNCTION to
a few Office seekers, who are about to "tread
the dark valley and shadow of death Of DO.
litical canvass. A smile of assumed confidence
was visible on the countenances of those who
came first, but when long time had elapsed
and only few melancholy stragglers dropped
IN, it easily changed to q CHASTITY grin. Some
OF the office seekers, land who were not y look
cd in a mood for prayer, but the profound coli
viction must have been forced upon their
minds, that their chances and the loco foco par
ty were past benefit in that way.
As the party was considered in the last Sta.
ges of galloping consumption, DR.. Alban was
app ointed to watch the symptoms, and Henry
Shipley Esquire, to write out prescriptions,
and note the progress of the disorder. VIII.
Endicott, E. Cain, A. J. Hagan, J. w. Grier,
I. w. Sigourney, R. Lindsey, W. G. Alban
W. H, Plumer j, R. Whitney, John Webber.
and M Rosenheim were appointed commit
tee to meet on Saturday next and nominate
pail bearers, to carry the putrid Carcass of DE.
mocracy in this county to the tomb in Septem
Der. The twenty one" then followed with sol
emn STEP leader chanting the hymn--"come
on my partners in distress" TO liquor saloon
where an attempt was made ITO keep spirits uu
oy pouring spirits down." AS is usual at all
Irish wakes row was kicked up among the
mourners but notwithstanding the spiritual
potations they were all too low spirited to
fight.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

OVERLAND EMIaRArIoN We learn from
our friend J. v. A. Lansing, who has beer
over the mountains on an excursion for pleas
ure, that there are few or no emigrants on the
Truckee route this season.
The Indians whenever seen, were apparent
ly friendly, and the grass abundant. The par
ty that accompanied our friend had delight
full time, hunting ard fishing, and returned re.
newed in health and spirits.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

B!GLER REPUDIATED BY THE SET.
rLERs--We clip the following from the
Union:
John Bigler can feelingly exclaim: -
"Saye me from my friends" His protes.
tations, his promises, his disinterested pro.
fessions, have all alike been disregarded
until now portion of the Settlers them
selves have openly come out and thrown
him very unceremoniously overheard, as
mot proper person to be the candidate for
Governor of the State'' The San Jose
correspondent of the Citizen writes as fol-
lows, under date of July 21st:
Herewith | send you copy of the pro-
ceedings of meeting held in this place,
to-day, by the Settlers of Santa Clara
county. The meeting was called to Or
der, and Caswell Davis, Esq, of Santa
Clara, chosen President, and Thos. Bod
ly, Of San Jose, Secretary On motion
of F. Hall, Esq, it was unanimously.
Resolred That in the opinion of this
meeting it is expedientto send delegates
to the Settlers and Miners Convention to
be held in the city of Sacramento on the
Sth of August next.
Hon. Jacob Grewell, of Santa Clara
Thoa. Shore, of Fremont, and Mr. F. Gar,
rigus, were accordingly chosen delegates tc
said Convention, and either one empow-
cred to cast the vote of this county.
On motion Of John H Moore, Esq, ii
was unanimously
Resolred, That John Bigler, in the
opinion of this meeting, is not proper
person to be the candidate for Governor Of
the State.
On motion, the Secretary was ordered
to furnish a copy of the proceedings Of
this meeting to the papers published in
this place, for publication
On motion, adjourned.
Yours, &c., A. W. B.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

THAT PLATFoRM-Tbest strinp of reso-
lutions which appears ir. the Democrat this
week as the Platforr. of a Party that the
Editor seems to br aware of in this State,
but nobody clsc;, is just such as seceders
are IN the babit'of passing AS the Edi-
tor OF tie Aforesaid sheet is currently re-
ported to be seceder-or rather was
Kicked out Of the American Party-the
paternity Of the resolutions may be ac-
counted for, by supposing meeting to
have taken place not long since, of the
Editor and the imaginary nine," who
g drew out" last Sunday evening at Grass
Valley.
This would be fair way of accounting
for the stuff, were it not that in the State
from which he came there is set Of men
-seceders too-who are accustomed tC
write their own resolutions-not pilfol
them
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

AccIDENT-NoBLE DARING.--On Monday
last, the Forest City stage, belonging to Davis
& Keyes, on its way to this city, met with an
accident which resulted in severe injury to
one of the passengers, Henry Hood, Esq
agent ofthe Times & Transcript, San Francisco,
and endangered the lives of all the others
When within quarter of mile of Montezuma
Hill, the top of the stage, by no fault Of the
driver, but from the nature Of the road, and
unavoidable circumstances, came in contact
with tree overhanging the road, tearing the
top entirely of. There we're eleven passengers
in the stages, one of whom was thrown upon
the boot, uninjured. The driver was thrown
from his seat to the ground. The crash Of the
stage frightening the horses, they dashed of
at furious rate, dragging the driver some
distance before the reins were drawn from his
hands.
The Lorses were now without control, when
Frank Ryan, celebrated for his daring feats in
horsemanship, who occupied seat with the
driver, got deliberately down from the box
upon the pole, and walking to the end of it
gathered up the reins and returning to his seat
succeeded in bringing the frightened steeds to
: stand SIN, Three passengers jumped from
the stage wncs, at fui. II :c,need. Mr. Hood among
the number, who received severe spain in
the ancle, and was badly stunned. Every at
tention was bestowed upon the sufferer. On
learning of the accident, the proprietors of the
stage line Immediately dispatched q physician
to attend him. lie was brought to this city
on Wednesday. and is so far recovered that he
will be about again in few days.
We cannot speak of the noble conduct Of
Mr. Ryan with too much commendation. Not
one man in thousand possesses the presence of
mind, courage and nerve to perform the exploit
We chronicle to-day. To his coolness and
ntrepidity, eight persons are perhaps indebted
for their lives. He surely on this occasion has
outrivnlled all his former exploits at horse
manship in. the employ of Adams & Co.
which have sent his name over the world.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

&r The celebrated Yankee Comedian j osl
Silsbee is rusticating in this city for the time
being.
Mr.. Silsbee, is a rare old specimen from tbs
Nutmeg State, who has travelled over Europe
and has fund Of information as well a, bu
NOR. In England he was favorite, havino
bad run of two hundred nights in London.
When he mounts The boards, veil be thar.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

PREsENTATIoN.-Miss Estelle Potter is
favorite everywhere. She has been
drawing full houses at Placerville, and on
Wednesday evening, after brilliant per
formance, she was called before the cur
tain and presented with magnificent dia-
mcnd cluster ring, valued at $500. Last
evening the company were to perform a,
Coloma.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

PERsoSAL.--Our Sanctum has been honored
US the last few days by the visits OF Mr.. j. E.
Lawrence, one of the Editors of the Golden
Era "Mr. Lawrence has been longer connect.
ed with the Press In California than any other
Editor in the State.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

CoTILLoN PARTY.-The dance which
came off on Wednesday eve. at Temper
ance Hall, is represented by those who
participated in it as a splendid affair
The supper at the Metropolis, was in
keeping. Messrs. Ransom & Bennett
know how to get up supper in style
equal to any in the land,
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27
rR- We understand that the Membe

r@ We understand that the Members
of the Ancient and Honorable Order OF
E Clampsus Vitus in this city, contem-
plate public celebration at an early
day. The members will appear in full re-
gala and will be addressed by an emf
pent Brother of the Order.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

H@- Our friend Bausman who has for some
time made the "Sun" shine brightly amid the
fog-y atmosphere Of San Francisco, is now
connected with that luminary as one of the pro-
prietors. May the Sun" irradiate the world
and our friend make hay while it shines.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

SUSPENSION On Monday last Hamlet Davis
prominent banker of this city, suspended.
In consequence OF the conflicting statements
that come to US of the cause of the suspension
and the amount of liabilities, we deem it pru.
dent to give no opinion on the subject.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27
~ It having been renortod .b.. Q.

b% 1t having been reported that Sam.
Bell, the present efficient controller Of
State, was supporter of the Phalanz
nominations, be comes out with card in
the Sacramento Tribune in which he says:
Il wish ii. to be distinctly understood that
l am opposed to the Democratic ticket
and shall not vote it,"
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

s@ Rev. o. G. Wheeler, the pioneer
Baptist clergyman in California has taken
the pastoral charge ofa new Baptist church
in Sacramento.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

IcE.-While San Francisco and Sacra.
mento are lamenting the scarcity of ice
Nevada is bountifully supplied with the
next thing to it, by Sam. Hervey, Esq.
who is determined to keep everybody cool
especially about our Office.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

PEACHES This delicious fruit has
made its appearance in our market, and is
selling at from 4 to bits each. We are
unable to point out the precise locality
where they may be found, as the vender
don't advertise.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

s~ The S. F. Euening Journal thinks
that whatever blame may be attached 1.
z. Woods and others connected with the
firm of Adams & Co. the name and fame
of David Fl. Haskell, ought not to suffer
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

sS~ Our friend Espenscheid, opposite,
is now receiving one Of the largest stock
of Boots and Shoes, Harness and Saddlery
ever brought to Nevada. To those who
know him nothing further need be said
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

PoLITIcAL.-The Phalanxers hold a
convention at the Court House tomorrow
afternoon, to nominate a candidate for
the Senate, and Eve Members of Assem-
bly,. 1t is feared there will not be enough
there to insure Divine Presence
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

DRUNKEN AFFRAY.--On Wednesday
constable Moore, Of Cherokee, brought in
town and lodged in Jail, James Ingraham,
charged with an assault with deadly weap-
ons with intent to kill, on the person Of
James Melone, at Montezuma, on Sun
day last. Both are said to have been in
toxicated at the time the affray occurred.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

% The miners and Settlers upon the
claim of Fremont in Mariposa County, are
disposed to kick against the ownership Of
so much land by one man and are taking
measures to secure some to themselves.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

o, WHAT A wHoPPER !-"Some sixty
or more whigs' says the Democrat, came
together at Eureka, on Sunday last, and
resolved to join the democracy. There
has pot been sixty wings about Eureka in
five years, and the few that are there, are
in favor of the American Party.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

p8- We notice that Rosenheim & Bro
on Broad street, have on hand an elegant
stock of Clothing, Boots, Shoes, &C., anG
judging from the many goods that are
daily leaving this store that they mus
sell very cheap.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

FIRE AT FoREsT CITY.-We learn
from Mr.. George W. Welch, of Stiles
Express, that fire broke out in Forest
City on Wednesday evening in build
ing situated near the Church, and occu-
pied BY French family Two houses
were consumed. The fire is supposed to
be the work of an incendiary, French
man, the occupant of the house in which
the fire originated While engaged in
family quarrel, he had been heard 20 ut
ter threats that he would fire the building
in which be lived.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

A JAIL BlRD-DARINo ATTEMPT TO
EscAPE.-Constable Moore of Cherokee,
brought on Tuesday last, and lodged in
Jail in this city, man named Faro, alias
Williams, who escaped l short time since
from the Yuba Co. Jail. At first, he showed
no disposition to be taken Two revolv-
ers and large knife, together with
a jimmy used for picking locks, were
found on his person. On Wednesday
evening at z o'clock, Deputy Sheriffs
Tompkins and Butterfeld, visited the cell,
and on opening the door were met by the
prisoner armed with pistol and large
bowie knife, who warned them to stand
aside as he was going out, and immediate
ly Srod, the ball passing between the Off
cers Then Se made pass at Butterfeld,
who stepping aide avoided the blow, and
Immediately fellcd him p the ground with
the large key of the prison. he was se-
curely ironed and kept in close custody
till yesterday, when he was escorted to his
old quarters at Marysville by Sheriff Gray
of Yuba County.
On examination, small saw was found in
his cell, which together with the weapons
be used, must have been furnished him by
some outside accomplice, as the cell was
thoroughly examined by the jailor at 4
P. NJ
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

PEKsosAL.-Our friend Upsou, of the Sac
ramento Union, houored ou- sanctum with his
presence few days since. He is on his first
tour of observation in the mining counties, and
being close observer of men and things, will
acquire much information enabling him to add
interest to the paper he edits, which even now
is one of the very best in the state.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27
Notice.

fFHE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVES NOTICE 10
al tnose indebted to him for Clerks fees or other
nss 'nse slessrs TWEED & SEARLS are duly author
ed az his Agents to collect and receipt for all
aue nm and TO settle all demands properly authencat
ment will save expense Va s PATTERSON
Sev.ds July II. 1855 lS-sr
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

RIsLEY's VAT1cAN.-Ben Moulton is
in town blowing about the performances
of Risley & D'Evani, who will perform
prodigies on Monday and Tuesday even
ings next. First hear Ben, then see the
others if you like.
See Advertisement in another column.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

Ia A. 0. Thoms has put on an Opposition
line of Stages between this place and Grass
Valley. He is gentleman and an accommo.
dating driver and is bound to do we'll
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

nA- We had rather take our chances to be
tied to the profound writer" mentioned in the
Democrat than to the editor of that sheet, for
it is better to bask in moonshine than wallow
in the gutter.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

PREcAUTIoN.- Mike Gray, the worthy
Sheriff of Yuba County, came up on
Wednesday to take desperate character
down to Marysville. Y Yesterday morning
our friend Blaze drove up his stage for
the two passengers, and going up to the
prisoner pointed out the Sheriff to him,
and affectionately advised the prisoner to
''keep close watch over that fellow, or
he'll clear out. He beats the devil, and
you had better keep him away from whis.
key, or you'll have your hands full. y
Blaze is wag.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

I9- To Pet" of the Pacific Express Co
and Arthur" of Wells Fargo & Co., we ar,
indebted for daily supply Of newspapers, &c.
from all parts of the state.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

nS~ Our streets yesterday presented an un-
usual business appearance We noticed Is
teams at one time on Main and Commercial
streets.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

drummed up, and tails cut #; Broderick
and his shoulder strikers knock tho obi
quity out of their eyes, and, like good
Mclean men, vote just the way the State
Journal wants them to. For the liberties
of the country are in danger, and some
thing must be done before it j, too late.
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

SHAMEFUL NEGLEcT-The State printers
are sending rolumns Of the published laws to
various newspaper Offices for puffs and yet the
various county officers are not supplied. The
August term of the Courts of Sessions is fast
approaching, and yet the amendments to the
Criminal Laws are not in the hands of the
Courts or the District Attorneys VIII the
State Journal tell us the reason +?
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

Low WATER---The water in the Yubas il
lower at present, than it ever has been at the
same season of the year
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27

B@ The Grasshoppers have almost en-.
tirely disappeared from tbs vallies below
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27
AdmissiOn-BOx So; Pit 81.
Summons.

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Nevada To,n.ht.
~ OF Rough Ready, IS Justices Court before v a
Bell Justice OF the Peace The people Of the State of Chi
summoned to appear before the undersigned Justice os
the Peace at his office in said Township on SATURDAY
AOuGSl ain a u 1922 at O'Clock, NJ .o answer the
accounts herein fed for the OF S75 On fainrs 40
TO appear and answer Judgment will rendered again.
Costs of suit ~"
Given under my hand, this 2eth day of July 1855.
(signed) v G. BELL Justice of the Peace
II Is HKREBY ORDERED That service Of the above Sum
mons be made by publication in ihe NEVADA JouRxII
IllY
The Nevada journal., 1855-07-27
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In this city, the 2fh lust. by the Rev. A. Gnshd OF
Sacramento according TO the rites OF the Jewish Church
Ma. b. .LACnMAN. to Mis-, SARA C0nRN AL Of hi. city
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-19

HlHE Subscriber has associated with him
l. JOHN w. CALDWELL and Ii. r. BALD.
WIN. The business of manufacturing Agricultural
Machines will be continued under firm of BALD
WIN, CALDWELL l. Co., from the LIST inst.
ia 13-6t III. BALDWIN