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The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
Where does Gold come from

MANY tlme has TINS question been
asked by the miner, as he looked at his
completed pile, and also by many a bro
ken hombre, as he thought of the pile
which ne wished to make but hadn't and
not few of the latter class force them
selves to believe that somewhere in these
mountains the grand parent head of solid
shining ore lies buried waiting to enrich
with boundless wealth the fortunate dis
coverer. But apart from the sanguine
miners, the question has been often asked
and as often answered, 'Where does the
gold originate9"
Amid the various and conflicting opin-
ions which exist, we venture, with all
modesty, to advance our theory. In our
opinion gold exists in form or in certain
combinations as yet undiscovered, but
which renders it peculiarly susceptible OF
electric influence While in this form it is
conveyed by the electric currents which
traverse the earth between the poles, and
deposited in theveins of quartz which in
tersect the courses Of these currents, from
which reason, as general rule, those leads
running east and west will be found richer
than those running parallel with the cleo
trio poles. The subsequent decompo-
sition of the quartz explains the manner
in which the gravel leads are formed.
That the gold was formed subsequent
to the creation Of most of the trap rocks
is very evident. Quartz which is its in
variable accompaniment is a crystalline
deposit formed in the fissures of the trap
rocks, and the manner of this formation.
as well as the appearance of the gold,
preclude the possibility of there being a
Simultaneous creation but after the crys-
taline process was completed, the electric
currents that traversed the globe charged
with this and perhaps other minerals,
found their progress impeded by the
quartz leads intersecting their courses
land which like all the fints are non-con-
dueters Of electricity and caused the de-
post upon and in these obstacles of the
metals which they were bearing The
means by which nature has, and is still
operating, may be seen upon a small scale,
in the galvanizing process, by which a
coating of gold is placed upon some in
ferior metal. In this operation the gold
is first dissolved in a powerful acid and
placed in an earthern vessel; in vessel
adjoining the article to be plated is i'm
mersed in non conducting fluid. A cur
rent of electricity is then parted from
the gold solution into the other vessel and
this current conveys the gold in some form
not easily described or understood and
deposits it with the most beautiful regu-
larity upon the article placed for its re-
ception. This process can be continued
until plates Of any required thickness are
produced. We state this as the manner
in which, from solution by the acid of
electricity, gold can be formed and we
submit to the first as our theory of the
manner in which by the medium of the
same all pervading principle nature was
galvanizing the quartz of this State long
before man had any existence.
A MINER.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
ATTEMPT TO BREAK JA1L.-A bold at

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL.-A bold at
tempt to break Jail was made last Tuesday
evening by the three prisoners sentenced
on Monday last for felonies. By the as
sistance of some one without, an inch auger
and knife was introduced into the cell
wherr they Were confined together. Dep
Sheriff Tompkins and Bob Mason watched
their proceedings from the outside, until
the prisoners had bored out of their cell,
and commenced at the outer door, when
they entered and returned them once
more to their private apartments.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

THE EARTHoUAKE.-T vessel that
brought from Japan the account Of the
destruction of twenty thousand lives by
an earthquake at Jeddo, arrived in San
Francisco on the morning of the shake
there
1t is said that petition will be presen-
ted to the Legislature at an early day
praying that a law be posed compelling
captains to open the hatchess of their ships
off the heads, and let out the earthquakes
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
Rise fellow men, our country yet remains, y
CONCEALED WEAPoNs.-Mr. Tilford's

NONCEALED w EAPONS.-Mr. lllfOrd 5
amendment to the criminal law, came UP
in the Senate on Monday as the special
order of the day. The fifth sect on of the
bill, providing for the prohibition of the
carrying Of concealed weapons, after being
spoiled by bad substitutes and amend
ments, was stricken out, by decided
vote.
The practise of carrying weapons in a
civilized community, is a most reprehen-
sible one, and condemned alike by every
civilized christian code. Thousands an
nually are sent to their last account, by
this cowardly and useless custom. No
man who intends to conduct himself like
gentleman, can offer plea for fortifying
his carcass with arms and munitions OF
war except on peculiar emergencies.
But there is class of community who
do not consider their toilet completed
without shooting or stabbing iron on
their person. These are insensible to
public opinion, without principle or shame,
and no positive enactment can disarm
them. If their arms are not in sight, who
is to do the unpleasant duty of searching
and arraying them before a judicial tri-
bunal for an offense against the law 3
After they have committed a deed with
their weapons it is true they may be pun
ished, but the object of prohibiting the
carrying Of concealed weapons is to pre-
vent crime. 1t is too late to punish a
prisoner arraigned for committing murder
with inhibited arms on charge of carving
them contrary to law. To lock the stable
after the horse is stolen is useless to say
the least.
So long as scoundrels will bear arms
and there is no possibility of a prevention
of the custom by law, it is useless, and
indeed wrong to take away the means of
defense from the good citizen, against
such scoundrels. The effect of law pro-
hibiting the carrying of concealed weapons
would disarm every law abiding citizen
and leave him at the mercy of outlaws,
and those who will remain in spite of any
and all enactments.
The provision of Tilford's bill on this
subject, after all amendments, virtually
disarmed all officers who need weapons in
the discharge of their duties, and therefore
the section was very properly stricken
out.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

DECISION REvERsED.-A short time
since, in San Francisco, Judge Norton
decided that the law making the Sheriff Of
that county Collector of Taxes was uncon-
stitutional. This decision was reversed
by the Supreme Court last Monday, and
all anxiety consequent upon the decision
of Judge Norton is now put at rest. The
law is constitutional, according to oul
highest judicial authority
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

SENTENcED.-Th Court of Sessions
now in session in this place, have sentenced
the following persons this Week.
Thomas Rogers, convicted Of rape on a
child, sentenced to 21 years, at hard labor
in the State Prison.
John Gardiner for the infamous crime
against nature, ten years.
Mace Motion, assault with intent to com.
NIT murder, two years.
Fourteen women, American, Chinese
and Spanish were convicted of keeping
houses of ill-fame.
Thomas Buckner and Samuel Easley
were convicted of gaming.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

30 Now that the matters of houses of fame and
gamirg houses have been presented to the Court Of
Sessions, we are informed By the District Attorney il
reply to our structures of few months since that The
reason it was not sooner done was that the District
Court has in every met week after tho Cout
OF Sessions, with important criminal cases in each
and there was no time to be afforded to these matters
in the latter court and also to dispose Of the heavy
cases The defect in the law fixing the terms of the
District Court
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
NEVADA JOURNAL.
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY o.

L
LEAVE OF ABsENCE.-ln the Eastern
States it frequently happens the pastor OF
rich and fashionable congregation, after
year or two spent in labor for the spirit
ual welfare Of those under his charge, finds
his health precarious; bronchial affec-
ton or something oflike nature, renders it
necessary for him to take change Of air
and scenery to recuperate.
He kindly hints to his flock that the
climate of Italy might have salutary
effect, and the brethren and sisters, desi-
rous of prolonging the days of SO good
saint, soon decree that the ailing one shall
take a foreign tour. He is accordingly
provided agreeably to the regime former
ly used in dispatching minister plenipo
tentiary to foreign court, with about
10000 outfit; $4,000 Unfit and a like sum
for salary. After tour through classic
Italy, a sight at imperial Rome, Mount
Blanc, and a peep at dissolute Paris, just
enough to speak ofits vices from ocular
knowledge, the good man returns, trife
more fashionable perhaps than when he
vent, but with mind enlarged and better
fitted to grind out splendid sermons to up
per tendon. Thissis all very we'll, but
the imitation of the custom by our State,
District and County officials, is not relish
ed so well by the people.
Every year is our Legislature impor-
tuned by numerous officials, desirous of
visiting their Atlantic homes, for leave of
absence Too often, for the interests of
the State. and the constituencies of the
applicants, have the desires of the per-
sons wishing to migrate been complied
with. Rarely has an application been re-
fuse1. Snobs is anxious to cut swell at
Saratoga, Newport, or Cape May with all
his blushings. s.honors thick upon him, or
figure in some quiet out of the way place
as California nabob, and obtains per-
mission from the Legislature on the plea
ofill health, a tender engagement and the
Ike, to take his departure, leaving the
people he has been elected to serve, to
pay his salary for no equivalent rendered.
The frequency of the evil, and the mani
festations of the press against the custom
has induced the hope that soon it would
end. But these hopes have been nipped
by the recent action of the Legislature,
on the application of one of the Judges
ofthe Supreme Court An officer of that
nature and grade, whose duties are of snch
an indispensable kind, above all others
should remain at his post.
Two Judges of the Supreme Court are
necessary to every decision. One being
absent, in case of a disagreement between
the two performing the duties of the court,
Judgment cannot be pronounced till the
absent one returns. This delay in some
important cases might operate to the Sc
rious detriment of parties interested.
Whenever an officer is elected to DO
sition, his duties to the public so long as
he retains that position, should be para
mount to all others. Judge Heydenfeldt,
has once before been granted a like in
diligence by the Legislature, which was
more than he could consistently claim,
and ought to have sufficed.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

ARRIVAL OF THE SIERRA NEvADA.-The
Nicaragua steamship Sierra Nevada arriv-
ed tSan Francisco on Tuesday evening,
bringing five days later news from the At
lantic States, and seven days later from
Europe. She brought 296 passengers, 45
of whom women and 80 children. No
Speaker yet. Mr.. Richardson had declin-
ed and Mr.. Orr was nominated. The fol-
lowing is the latest from Washington:
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 25, 1856.
A message from the President, relating
to Kansas affairs, was received and read to-
day in the Senate.
In the House, while the Clerk was call
ing the roll, the Door-keeper announced a
message from the President.
MIR. Campbell, of Ohio, objected to its
reception, and a sudden excitement sprang
up and much trouble ensued.
Mr. Stevens, of Georgia, moved that the
message be received, and demanded the
previous question, which was sustained.
The result ofthe l24th ballot was, Banks
95; Orr 6S; Fuller 20; Bicaud S, and
Campbell, of Ohio, 3; scattering 5.
The Presidents message was then re-
ceived and laid on the table, and the House
adjourned.
Mr. Buchanan writes that he will resign
his mission on the 18th of February.
whether his successor be nominated or not.
If not, he will appoint Mr.. Campbell. Con
sui at London. As there is at present no
Secretary of Legation at that Court, this
proceeding may further embarrass our re-
lations with England, as the subject of Mr..
Champions recall will be occupying the
the attention of Lord Palmerston at this
time.
The news from Europe is not of great in
tetest. Tne French had blown up the docks
Of Sebastapol. The Russians are said to
be making immense preparations for open
ing the campaign in the spring.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

EARTHoUAKE.-The most severe earth
quake which has been felt in California
since it was settled by the Americans oe-
Cured on Friday morning last. In San
francisco it was very severe, injuring many
brick buildings and severely frightening
the whole population. The vibrations at
the Bay were seven in number, and were
felt with about the same severity at Oak
land, San Jose and other points near the
coast. AT Stockton, two vibrations of
great severity were fell.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

BRICK BUILDINGs.-We understand that
several fine brick buildings will be put up
in this city next summer. They will be
commenced very soon after the rainy seas
on is over. We learn that brick hotel
will be among the number.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

COPPER ORE.-Mr. c. P. Edison. late
of the mountain road surveying party, has
presented to the Placeryille american
some very rich specimens of copper ore
obtained from an immense deposit in the
vicinity of Hope Valley.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

HuMBUG CIrY.-We learn from good
authority that the above place is going
down very fast. The most of the miners
after working for some time and not hav-
ing made enough to pay their water bills
have abandoned the place. Several stores
which were started some three months
since have been closed and the town pre-
sents gloomy aspect.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC.-This very
valuable publication (late Wing Almanac
we have received from Messrs Potter &
Crittenden. Its statistical matter can al
ways be relied on.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
say~ Our Acknowledgements are due Mi
chelsen for the Union and Vide Vest.

ssA We learn that it is the intention Of
Robinson Brothers to give work to up
wards of one-hundred men, on their new
road, during the coming month, in order
to have it passable for teams by the lst Of
May. The bridge built by them over the
Yuba, at the upper crossing, is said to be
the most substantial one in this county.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

New HALL.-We learn that a neat
little hall has been fitted up at Rough and
Ready, under the Masonic Hall, and is OF
suitable dimensions to accommodate the
atricals, or exhibitions of any order.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RA1LRoAD.-We
acknowledge the receipt, from c. X. GAR
RIsoN, President of the S. V. r. r. of an
invitation to be present at the opening Of
the Sacramento Valley Railroad this day
and regret that we cannot be present Oh
the interesting occasion.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
DANCING ACADEMY.

q Would inform her friends and the public generaly
81 that she has opened DANCING ACADEMY, at
R HARMONIC HALL, Broad street.
SA Three Doors above the Virginia House
DAYS OF TUIToS-Wednesdays and Fridays, for ladies'
and Children from 20 p. NJ Monday, Wednesday and
Friday Evenings for Gentlemen from IL to 10 p M
Prva lessons given at the Hall any hour during tho
day evening.
Parties wishing to form Private Casses SC by o.
quiring at the Harl.
For TERMS sc apply at the Hail. at the hours above
mentioned. 41m
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
For the Neyadn InnrnlI

GRASS Valley. February 60 1856
HK EptroFI have looked in vain in th.: .D-,no,ri5
ier information as 10 what done in the Court Of Sos
sons, with the criminal eases at the present term Some
OF the cases were the most Interesting tried in tha
STATE could find plenty Of silly euoes on s,rolia.-
players, but not word on this interesting matter Ca
you give the information C,rtzrx
The information required is in another CO..
umn of our paper.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

The ExPEEssEs.-To Lambert Of the
Pacific, and to Mackie of Langton's, are
we under obligations for the delivery of
newspapers during the past week.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

rA- 1t is reported that an Opposition
Stage Line is to be put on the road be-
tween Sacramento and this place.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

RESERVOIR BROKE LoosE.-The Chalk
Blut Ditch Co.'s reservoir at Red Dog
broke away last Sunday night, doing some
damage, such as filling up partially two
other reservoirs, carrying away sluice-box-
cs, etc.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

RA1N.-Considerable rain has fallen in
this vicinity this week, and the benefit it
will be to miners can hardly be calculated.
On Tuesday evening about s o'clock the
rain commenced falling and continued
until about eight the next morning
Show ers were frequent during W ednesday
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

CoScERT.-We are requested to state
that Mr.. Stephen Massett will visit this
place shortly to give our citizens & taste
OF his quality in the musical way.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

EARTHQUAKE AT JEDDo.-Thirty thou
sand inhabitants, one hundred thousand
dwellings, and ffty-four temples we're
swallowed up by an earthquake at Jeddo,
Japan, on the 18th of November last.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

E9 Would it not be good idea for
the proprietor of the Theatre to furnish
stools, for few ill-bred persons, who are
in the habit of putting their feet upon the
top of the seats
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

BALL AT RoUGH READY.-A grand
complimentary ball to Mr.. James Wray
is to be given at Rough and Ready this
evening, in the new hall just finished. We
have no doubt of its being one of the best
which has ever come off in this vicinity
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

bgr The Views of Nevada, we learn,
will be ready for delivery to subscribers
in few days.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

Sa- The Sacramento Stage. by way OF
Auburn, has commenced running in con-
nection with the Sacramento Valley Rail-
road
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

nA-We are under obligations to Ham
lin for Harper's Magazine for February
and for a variety of newspapers.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
Purse Found.

0N THE 1'th FEBRUARY, on the road between Little
" York and lowell Hill, Purse OF Money which the
owner can obtain by leaving description Of Tho same a
Bliven 4 Dooe's Store.
Jefferson, February l9--Sw
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

OK THE SHOULDER fights took
place at Rough & Ready on Sunday last.
No serious injury sustained by any of the
parties.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

~ A fine specimen worth s23 was
picked up on Columbia Hill, few days
since.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

ssr Arrangements are being made to
bring two bitches into Columbia Hill dur
ing the coming season.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

MORE BALLs.-A ball comes offto-night
at Woolsey's Flat, and another at Red
Dog.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
Sale Postponed One Month,

rTTHE SALE Of Property with Taxes remaining unphd
\ has been postponed unlll MONDAY MARCH
q, 1856. WV WRIGHT. Sheriff Nevada county
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22

Scene First.
Room in dilapidated state-Jurymen ditto
Floor covered with saw dust and garbage
brilliantly lighted with wax taper, (about te
cave)
How do we stand ballet. Result--No
Go.
Remarks by Reasoner- Reply by Capt. Oh
stinate which strengthens the opposition Ito
himself)
Sherif--Have you agreed 3?
jury y--"Nary time"
Songs by Rosenheim & Farrell.
The dolcful ditty of--THE HUNG JURY
Farrell
Bound to run all night" Rosenheim.
HAMLET's GHOST Rosenheim.
Also, Dancing, Yankee Stories, Dutch Sto
ries, &c. &c.
Scene from the Jury Room window.
Hong Kong in an uproar Ding Ling and
Akee in mortal combat. Pugnis ct Caicibus.
Great Excitement. Ding Ling and A-Kee
summoned on a Jury their remarkable dis
appearance and the mystery that envelopes
their fate as of other Jurors.
The whole to conclude with the Grand Tab
leau of the
JURY ROOM AT MIDNIGHT.
Children in arms not admitted.
A strong Police force will be in attendance.
Free list suspended on this occasion
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-22
GRAND THEATRICAL, PERFORM
ANCE AT ABBOTS HALL.

Lessee & Manager :. >. 49,. Court of Sessions
Stage Manager er.......O Z. Green
Treasurer. r... ~ Wehber
Leader Of Orchestra CLAW.
frompter. er...... .............T I. Skillman
No Song No Supper.
Grand Farce.
on Saturday Evening, February 10th, 1856
Will be presented the grand farce entitled
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you NEXT:

TOSITH A. CRAIG informs the public that having
DISSOLVED his late associations, he is now REvoLv
ING on HIS OWN AXIS, in other words, he has established
himself on Church street, north side, first door east OF
the Harvey House-where HE and his SATELLITES, VIII
will take no note Of time, but with sALAprN BLADE keen
as the sCY1uE OF OLD TINE, takes off the hairy 1edun-
Danes manipulate hirsute humanity in a manner
most beautiful to behold. Lulled by the music OF a
distant waterfall-nIcx, bearing the taud'n, savory
and pure as ever Graded the INFANT vESUs-buried in
cushions OF cider aown-immersed in aroma from the
ORIENTAL c1NEs, there to carry on the 1onsorial, HIr.
suite and Knppertapimn Art, &c.
s'Come one. come aN,
And give JOE CRAIG q shaving cali"