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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-23

II Is with ordinary feelings Of sorrow that We M
nounoe this morning the death Of Mrs Houston The ann
able and highly wife Of Hon. George Houston
Of Alabama She died In this city Sunday last amer
protrsced and painful illness Her remains are nov on
their way home for interment Most sincerely do we sym
pahe with the bereayed husband and family in their deep
affection
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-23
Settlement Of Costs for 1855.

ain regard future legislation TO protect the treasury
against unjust claims account Of such costs deem 1t
proper say the subject has been considered by the Sec
rotary Of the Interior and that he has conferred with the
Judiciary Committee in the matter.
The papers referred to the Committee the Judi
ciary and ordered to be printed
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

A NEW PAPER-We have received
from Wells, Fargo & Co., the first num-
Der of the Independent, new weekly
paper published at San Andreas, Gala
veras county. AS its name denotes it
is independent in politics 1t is full of
reading matter and fairly edited.
From the Independent we learn that
the miners of Calaveras are organizing,
without regard to party, for their own
protection. They declare in an address
published that the test of qualification
for position to entitle a candidate to
their suffrages, shall be, not is he a
Democrat or American, but is he Union
man, honest and capable.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF JAMES P.
BECKwoURTH. HARPER & BRos., NEW
YoRK.-We have received a copy of the
work above named from the hands of
the writer. Among all the late issues
from the press, this is certainly the most
readable. The life of the trapper, ira
der anG scout, James P. Beckwonrth,
while living among the Indians is re-
plete with adventure. Perhaps the
egotism of the narrator may strike the
reader as too prominent, and afford spec
ulation as to where the line of demar-
kation between truth and fiction should
be drawn, but making all due allowances
the book will be found deeply interest
ing.
In many places the story is told with
remarkable tact, always bold and very
straightforward. The simplicity of the
style is one of the chief merits of the
book.
The work has met with a rapid sale
in the Atlantic States. No less than
fifteen thousand copies were sold imme-
diately on its appearance.
The press hasspoken in terms of COM
mendation of it every where, and doubt
less fair sale may be expected in Cal
ifornia where the narrative was written
from the lips of the hero himself.
The work is to be found at the book
stores
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

Coon REAsoN.-Brother Bland in a
late street discourse advised the Jews
to contribute towards the building of
Christian churches, because it would
make better market for good clothes
and inery. and the more churches, the
better for the sales. There is an init
mate connection between the pocket
and conscience. Brother Bland knows
it and takes the right avenue to reach
the latter.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

~ The Democrats account of the
late locofoco meeting is so like that
event as to be easily recognizable-ex-
ceedingly tame. Delegates were in at
tendance from all parts of the county,
says our cotemporary. That is true,
but if it would not be considered imper-
tinent, the question might be asked :
Where would the mass meeting have
been without them : Perhaps it may
have been necessary to receive outside
assistance to make any show at ALL
That crowd. it is suggested, is patent
one, corresponding to themourners at an
Irish funeral.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

The SNAKEs.-Mr. WIRsEN, the snake
tanner, visited Nevada last week and
gave an exhibition of his power over the
reptiles, to large audience. He has
FIVE rattlesnakes and one hoop snake in
his possession and the power he possess.
es over them is truly surprising. He
coils them around his neck and arms,
exposes their deadly fangs and makes
them remain quiet entirely at his option
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03
GRs Neba0a gontnal.

TFILLMORE-"Ih foundation of my preference is
ts Mr. Fillmore has Administered te ELecutire Gouernmen
With signal success and ability He has been tried and found
true faith fai, honest and dcoascsHtioas-HENRY CLAY
Ibequeath TO my aceu beloued nepher
dadro J. Doneisoa Of Samuel Donelsoa deceased b
saoord presented By The State Of Tennessee
;.s injunction thar he fail hen necessaryia sup
port and protection Of glorious U5n and the proec
fioH rights cour beLored country should
Gy be dssaied foreign domestic This bequest
IS made meneno ofe high regard affection and esteem
pth Ibear to him highinded honest aad honorable
ma4 "--AYDREW JACKSON
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

For Supt. of Public Instruction,
II. B. JAMES, of San Francisco.
For Electors:
BALE PEYTON. of San Francisco.
J. S. PITZER, of Trinity.
Il. n. WOOD, of Amador.
.. G. HALL, of Sierra.
Sub. Electors.
CHARLES d. SEMPLE, of Colusi.
J. NJ. WILLIAMS, of Santa Clara.
JOSEPH WINSTON, of Plumas.
MANUEL CASTRO, of S. L. Obispo.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

NOTICE TO PoETAsrsRs.-ko original
poctyy will hereafter be allowed in this
paper. Several specimens of rhyme
without reason have crept into our col
umns of late unawares. Versaic gas is
at a discount since they have been
thrown into the market.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03
County Nominations.
Fol S:ate Senate.
E. f. BURTON.

Fol S.ate Senate.
E. f. BURTON.
For 4ssemblyman
F. w. Woodward, j. NJ. Cunnard,
A B. Anderson, j. Heritage,
Ell. Pike.
For Sheriff,
J. Harvey Helm.
For District Attorney
It. B. Mcfarland.
For County Clerk,
Thomas P. Hawley.
For Treasurer,
James Dick.
For Public Administrator,
Y. G. Bell,
For coroner
II. B. Hosmer.
For Assessor
J. S. Mayhugh.
For Surveyor,
John Day.
Supt Public Instruction.
E. 4. TOMPKINS
For Supervisors
District 1-ISAAC WILLIAMSON
District 2.-J K SMITH
District 3-FRANK BELL.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

CHAPTER OF RoBBERIEs.-J. w. Daw,
on his way home Saturday night was
robbed near the gap in the Sugar Loaf,
almost in sight of town. Fortunately he
had but dollar and quarter, and the
robbers had their trouble for their pains.
A gentleman named Sanborn was
stopped near the same place, the same
night by two men and relieved of about
$50. He had S125 in another pocket
which was not taken. To this sum the
robbers added $40 for expenses.
Eight men were robbed at or near the
Halt-Mile House on Monday night of
small sums of money each. The trunk
of Mr.. Foster was stolen, broken open
and watch taken tberefrom.
All these depredations were commit
ted in our midst and within a week.
How much longer is this state of things
to continue
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

ROBBERY.-Two teamsters, named
David Walters and Z. p. Buckingham,
from Bear River, arrived in town on
Sunday evening and took lodgings at
Nevilles, French boarding house ON
Broad street. During the night the
room in which they were sleeping was
entered and S4S dollars taken from the
pants of Walters, which were under his
pillow. Finding but four bits in the
pockets of Buckingham, the rascals COM
mitted nuisance in his boots. Alto
gether this is one of the coolest and
most daring acts we have heard of.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

V We notice that the Fillmore Club
at Grass Valley, have called meeting
10 make arrangements for the reception
of BALE PEYToN and R. N. WooD. who
are to speak there on the 18th inst.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

~ The Camptonville Stage Line
now runs only to San Juan and we are
glad to learn is generally crowded both
ways. The proprietor of the line, Abe
Wagner is an enterprising and accom-
modating young man, and is every way
worthy the good will and patronage so
literally bestowed him.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

i Coop PRICE FOR Wirsep,
the snake-tamer offers $40 apiece for
large sized rattlesnakes. We think he
offers sufficient irducement TO persons
TO raise them.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

CIGARs.-Those of our friends who
are fond of smoking good cigars will find
good article at WITKowsKI's, at the
American Exchange.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

u The lunches and good drinks to
be found at Geo. Lewis are duly appre-
ciated Judging from the crowds we see
congregated about the Exchange. The
reading room is also an attraction and
is supplied with papers from all quarters,
Cf the latest dates.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

The WEATER-The weather during
the past month has been unusually
W arm for fall month, and the days still
continue hot. but the nights are getting.
quite cool. The season is near at hand
when rain may be expected, and it will,
be a glorious and cheering event to the.
miners when it comes down in torrents
Travellers, too, will rejoice at such an
event, for the dust along our highways
is suffocating and almost uncomfortable.
But there are many of the citizens of
Nevada who are not yet prepared for
hard rains. To those who are building
houses, and there are a great many, it
would be disadvantage. But they are
making hay while the sun Shines
From daylight till dark the sound of the
hammer, the saw and the trowel is heard
in every direction, and large and splen-
did brick and wooden buildings arc
growing up on every hand, and industry.
perseverance and enterprise is the order
of the day, and when the "Storm King"
comes, it is to be hoped all will be pre-
pared to receive him with welcome and
a smile.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

"A. B. Dibble, T. B. McF Farland, H.
G. Gardiner, A B. Anderson, and other
American speakers will address the
people as follows:
Eureka, Monday, October 9th
Orleans Flat, Tuesday, 9TH.
Cherokee, Wednesday, sth.
Alpha. Friday, 10th.
Red Dog, Saturday, 11th.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03
THE mEANEsT OF THE mEAN.-Tbe

Erpress of Marysville has the following,
1--WE have known Mr.. Sargent as a
Whig and Freesoiler since his first con-
nection with the Nevada Journal, and
think he has but obeyed the promptings
of his nature and principles in joining
the nigger-worshippers, and should Mr..
Waite do the same thing, and turn the
Journal with them, we think it would be
all right. We do, and ever have, since
our first acquaintance with the Journal
look upon it as an abolition institution,
and as we like to see every one fighting
under its true colors, we would recon-
mend that the Journal strike the Hindoo
and raise the Black flag There is not
much difference between them, tits true,
but, then, there may be little, and the
Journal should have the benefit of that
little"
We take this occasion to say to the
Express (but first beg pardon of our
readers for introducing a contemplate
sheet to their notice. that there is no
love lost. The present editor of the
Journal regards the silly dotard of the
Erpress as villainous old liar and de-
famer, and exceeded only in his mean
ness by the Sydney pimp of the State
Journal who alone copies his slanderous
efusions.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03
SOMETHING Musr BE DoNE.-Never

SOMETHING Musr BE DoNE.-Never
since the Anglo-Saxon race commenced
the settlement Of the Pacific coast, has
the country so swarned with robbers
and thieves. Not day passes but We
hear of one or more outrages committed
on peaceable citizens by scoundrels
whose lives are not worth the rope to
end them. Not a paper reaches us from
among our numerous exchanges, but re-
counts at least one depreciation on socie-
ty. The deeds are not confined to one
section or locality, but scattered promis-
cuously and literally over the State
Armed bands of highwaymen infest the
public roads Of the country, and though
their acts are every day recorded, the
people dream on in perfect apathy, no
effective measures are taken to bring
the rascals TO condign punishment, and
not one of the pests to society has yet
received justice at the hands of the law.
At first, instances of robberies came
to our ears at intervals; but embol-
dened by experience and success, they
have become of SO frequent occurrence
as to create little or no surprise. So
long as this man can look into his drawer
and see, OF put his hand on his purse
and feel his own money safe, he borrows
no trouble at the loss of his neighbor.-
The robbery may have been committed
under his nose, he only congratulates
himself on his own good luck, and laughs
at the triAing mishap which has befallen
his fellow citizen This state of listless
ness should exist no longer Every
man ought to feel that blow struck at
the rights Of society is leveled at him
self-that not an act of lawlessness can
be committed but he is among the in
jured.
Who can read the chapter of wrongs
in another column but feel alarm at the
state of the country, and fear lest his
own turn may come tomorrow 1t is
evident the present condition of things
cannot long exist without serious detri-
ment to every department of business
Bankers cannot risk the imminent dan
ger of losing their treasure for present
profits merchants will not venture their
goods, nor teamsters their loads for the
current rates of gains and wages. Trade
must everywhere be crippled and i'm
paired
But this is not all. 1t is a disgrace TO
a free people, jealous of their rights as
Americans, and lovers of good order and
Justice, to allow scoundrelism, for even
one month, to obtain such sway. 1t is
criminal negligence to suffer indignities
to go unpunished so long. There is
power somewhere, and let it be used
1t is easier to check an evil now than
wait till it has grown emboldened by
success and become formidable If the
law and the established police of the
State is powerless to protect its citizens,
the first law of nature must obtain, and
Judge Lynch be installed to deal justice,
or its severest substitute to all offenders.
There are hundreds of faces in our
midst, familiar to criminal courts, that
ought and must be made, ere long, to
give an account of themselves. San
Francisco has purged herself of their
vile company. There may arise the
necessity of Nevada doing the same.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

"HARK FROM THE TooMBs. Senator
Toombs declares the election of Fre-
mont will and ought to end the Union. :"
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

u The Quarterly Meeting of the
Methodist Episcopal church, south, CON-
mences Sunday next. Services in the
building opposite P. G. Womack's resi-
dence, head of Broad street.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

g To George Welch of the Pioneer
Bookstore we return thanks for Godev
and other literature.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

WThe citizens of Nevada should
feel proud of their prompt and efficient
fire watch, under the direction of Mr..
James Malbon. Our citizens can sleep
sound when they have such trustworthy
gentlemen to guard their property from
the fiery elment.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

~ The Fillmore Ranger says that
one of the speakers at the democratic
meeting held in San Francisco, few
days ago, announced that James Bu-
chanan stood with one foot upon the
Sierra Nevada and the other upon the
Allegheny" This, we suppose, is def
milton of his position upon the Railroad
question.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

sR Master Walter Mead has our
thanks for the Louisville Journal and
other papers in good time.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03
State Nominations.

For Congress,
B. C. WHITMAN, of Solano.
A. B. DIBBLE, of Nevada.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03
SPIRIT OF THE DEMOCRATIC Pass.

SPIRIT OF THE DEMOCRATIC PREss.-
The paternity of the bargain and sale"
charge against Henry Clay, has been
pressed home with so much force by
Prentice of the Louisville Journal, that
1t is narrowed down to question of ve-
racity between General Jackson and
Buchanan. The proofs are SO abundant
and irrefragible that one of the two Is
gui lty of the slanderous charge, that the
c9focos are obliged to take one horn of
the dilemma or the other-either ac-
knowledge Jackson or. Buchanan foul
slanderer. The latteris running for the
Pre- esidency. OF course he must be de-
fen aed. Jackson is dead and has no.
moro honors to gain by serving the Dem
ocratic party. Something must be done
and the Louisville Courier a bitter
Buc hanan sheet, comes to the rescue
The calumny must be heaped upon some
one who can not retaliate and Jackson
is the one. The boldness of the Courier
will commend itself to the locofocos
generally. The Nevada Democrat
will certainly be in exstacies that way
has been found to clear the skirts of
Buchanan of malignant SANDER. 1t
has been greatly troubled hitherto, and
called every body fools who said word
about that unpalatable affair. But the
Courier relieves it of calling any more
names or culling choice epithets. Hear
Buchanan's organ in Kentucky of the
date of August 18th
"a private letter written by jackson.
in 1S45, just before his death, meanly
villifying Buchanan, charging him with
cowardiee and falsehood, is shamelessly
dragged forth to degrade Buchanan
The infamy ofthe affair rests upon Jack
son for writing his letter. and next upon
those who have brought it to light for
political effect now for the first time
They who cheap opprobrium mountain,
high upon the grave of Jackson" are
they who have dishonored him and de-
graded themselves by publishing the.
unfortunate private letter of the insanelv
vindictive old tyrant, who, in this verv
let er, proved that, to the last, no touch
of justice or magnanimity towards an
opponent or rival ever entered his breast,
and that his on Y use for friends was to
make tools of them If Buchanan had
in 1927 instead Of faithfully giving truth
full testimony, as he did, corroborated
Jackson's charges against Clay, Jack
son never would have written his infa-
mpus secret letters of 1851.
We believe that history convicts Jack
son of slandering Clay, and then CON
victs him of slandering Buchanan be-
cause he would not perjure himself by
supporting the SANDER against Clay
If aEy Democrats should be dis
pleased at our opinion of Jackson, if thew
think we should admit the truth of a
cowardly secret, and slanderous letter
W hich assails the truth and moral cour-
age of Buchanan only because it pur--
ports to have been written by jackson :;
all we have to say is, that they have
mistaken our character for independence
All d love of truth and justice, and their
mistake can make not the slightest
change in our convictions and conduct.
But we don't believe there is a candid
Democrat in America, who docs not
entertain precisely our own opinion of
Jhckson's secret letter slandering Bu--
chanan, which has only disgraced the
writer"
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03
Friday Morning, Oct. 3, 1856

OUR CANDIDATE FOR THE SENATE
We fill the blank in the American ticket
caused by the withdrawal of A. A. Sar-
gent, with the name of EDWARD F.
BURTON. A convention Of the Ameri-
can party assembledin this city on We'd
nesday, and with liberality rarely
known in politics did not confne them
selves to the party of which they were
members, but sought for the best man,
without regard to party discipline and
drill. The fact that Mr. Burton has
received the nomination at their hands
is ample evidence the Convention de-
sired to minister to the public good,
rather than gain partizan success.
Mr.. Burton is well known throughout
the State, not to say Nevada county
In speaking Of him we feel the delicacy
experienced in relating the noble quail
Ties of very near relative, and there
fore must be excused from saying what
nature prompts. He needs no commen-
dation. His course for three years in
the Legislature of the State, has been
watched by constituency jealous of
their rights and interests, and few are to
be found who complain of his career as
public servant.
The people are we'll assured there is
none more conscientious, trustworthy
and reliable, and will accord to him
hearty vote. His elections as certain
as the rising Of the sun tomorrow.
TAKE NOTICE Hon. BALE PEYToN
and Col. r. n WooD will address the
people of Nevada county at the follow
ing times and places:
Grass Valley, Friday, October II.
Nevada Saturday, Is.
Orleans Flat, Monday, 20.
One OF THE OMENs.-A vote taken
at the Pacific Hotel on Saturday last
resulted as follows:
Fillmore ...33
Fremont --...lo q
All boarders but three
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

For Clerk of Supreme Court,
j. SK1NKER, of Sacramento City.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

~ Every member of the Fillmore
Club, and all favorable to the election
If Millard Fillmore. are requested to
meet at their Hall, foot of Main street,
on Saturday Evening next. Americans
one and all rally
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

CIRCUS CoMINe.-Look out, everybody.
for Risley's Circus, which may be ex
pected here shortly, if not sooner.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

STILL THEY CoME.-Who says there s
no reaction ? Here is list of papers
that have come over on the Lords side,
and flung the Fillmore banner to the
breeze
The N. Y. Commercial comes out de-
cidedly for Fillmore.
The Genesee Herald, published at
Leroy, n. Y, does the same.
Utica Daily Gazette Democratic J
follows suit
The Hudson River Chronicle, Sing
Sing, is on the same tack.
The Kingston Press also.
The american Patriot, of Boston,
takes strong ground for the American
candidates.
The Union, of Somerville, n. j., an
nounces its adhesion to Fillmore.
The State Gazette, of fTrenton. places
the names of Fillmore and Donelson at
its mast head.
The National Standard, of Salem, n.
J. is in for Fillmore and the Union"
The Pioneer of Wyandotte county,
O., declares for Fillmore.
The Banner, of West Liberty, Logan
county, also downs with Fremont and
ups with Fillmore.
The National Olice Branch, of Phil
adelphia, pronounces for the national
candidates for the Presidency with right
good will.
The Michigan State Register, a new
paper started at Ann Arbor, Michigan,
says Fillmore and Donelson are the only
national candidates and will carry Mich
igan with a rush.
The Franklin Banner and Thibodeaux
Minerra, both Buchanan papers hereto
fore, have come out for Fillmore, in
Louisiana.
A new paper, called the Fillmore
Ranger, has been started at Baton
Rouge.
The Central Georgian, published at
Sandersville, Ga, has raised the Fill
more and Donelscn flag.
The Pensacola Gazette goes in, might
and main, for the Union candidates
Mr.. Galloway, of the Brownsville
Journal, eschews Democracy and en-
braces Americanism.
Every old-line Whig paper in Vir-
ginia, with one exception, supports Fill
more and Donelson.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

gWhat is this yarn about Cox
drawing outl Will the Republicans
try to do without Cox7
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

THANKs.-We are indebted to J. r.
Feeks, news agent of San Francisco for
choice bundle of Atlantic papers full
one hour in advance of all others.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

g@ As usual, the Democrat is mum on
the lnterrogations propounded through
our columns, concerning the Democratic
candidates for county offices, We could
ask a few more pertinent questions our
selves, but it is of no use-mum's the
word with the Democrat.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

10 There are thirty papers in this
State advocating the election of Millard
Fillmore.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

New THEATRE.-Frisbie is laying
the foundations of a new Theatre. on
the old site. 1t is bound to be an orna-
ment to the place when Completed
Fnsbie has suffered the total destruction
of his combustible property seven times
in short life, but never despairs.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

~ On building on Commercial ST..
is the following:
"Thise store will be openht on the.
2the."
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03
National American Nominations:
FOR PRESIDENT
Mil1afd Fillmore,
OF NEW YORK.

FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Andrew j. DOnelsOn,
OF TENNESSEE.
The Nevada journal., 1856-10-03

One OF THE OMENS.-A vote taken
at the Pacific Hotel on Saturday last
resulted as follows:
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-24
Cost an6 fonn6.
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N eustoned % the Epscota and Congregational Service
IL Of situation Best Of references Address QUAR-
TEITE. Box No. l55 Chathsu.-sqaare Post-Oree.