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The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

The CouRr HousE.-The new temple Of
justice is completed and ready for the accep-
tance of the Beard of Supervisors, and an or
nameut it is to any town aud credit to any
county. 1t is 81 by 60 feet on the ground, two
stories high besides the basement, and occu-
pics commanding site making it a corspicu-
Gus object arresting the attention of the trav-
eler as he catches the first glimpse of our city.
The court house proper is built OF brick,
with cut granite sills an6caps to the doors and
windows. and pilasters of the same material in
front. The first story is fourteen feet between
floors, and is devoted to County Clerks, Sher.
ifs and other offices, besides a spacious room
for Judges Chambers. The second story is
eighteen feet in the clear and is to be occupied
as court room. A gallery runs across one
end under which are two jury rooms. The
finish of the court room approaches the Ionic
style Of architecture. Altogether this room is
one of the finest In the State. The entrance
to the building is by fifteen steps of cut granite,
1anked on each side by three massive buttress-
es of the same material
The basement is built entirely of granite.
The walls are two feet eight inches in thick.
ness. Two rooms occupy the front, one for
the jailor, the other as vault connected with
the County Clerks office above. The remain
der of the basement is the Jail, containing eight
cells built of large granite blocks bolted to-
gether. The cells occupy the center and are
surrounded by hall, with a floor like the
cells, of cut granite blocks one foot thick and
dovetailed together. The Jail is nine feet in
the clear, and is provided with-the usual CRATES
and bars more secure place for prisoners
cannot be 1slnd in the State. Without COL
lusion it is Indeed impossible for prisoner to
escape from it.
Perhaps cheaper public edifce has never
yet been erected in California, the total cost
of the whole being but $4,000. We are in-
formed that Mr.. Shaw, the contractor, has
made nothing by the contract.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

VoURrn OF JULY.-We learn that the Sab
bath Schools ofthis place, and of Grass Valley
and Rough and Ready, are making extensive
preparations to celebrate the eightieth An
niversary OF Independence. They will meet
together in fine grove, situated about two
miles from town, on the Nevada and Grass
Valley road; and what with splendid banners
children singing g-orations-grand pic mic,
and juvenile frolic, we predict it will be a pa
triotic and brilliant affair.
The schools of this place will form a pro
cesson from one Of the Churches, and march
through the principal streets to the old Post
Office. and there take carriage for the grove.
The Sabbath Schools invite the public as
their guests on the occasion. We are prom.
ised o programme of procession, public exerci-
ses, speakers, &c. &C., which we will publish
in our next
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

hn1rARY.-Brig Gen. Cazneau, of Colum
bia, has been presented with tin sword by an
urchin. He is sweet scented individual tc
lead the law and order forces of his DIVISION
The history OF his amours, clopements and de
sertIons throughout an abominable life, woult
make bigger show than all the exploits a
arms, he will ever be able to perform in crush
ing the people of San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

NEVADA TREATRE.-Our citizens have
been entertained since Friday night last,
at Frisbie's Theatre, by the representations
of one of the best companies that have ever
played in Nevada. A variety of pieces
have been brought out in excellent style.
The opening piece was Shakespeare ever
attractive drama of Macbeth, in which Mr.
Conner played the part of Macbeth, and
Mrs. Conner that of Lady Macbeth. The
presentations were excellent, and the sub
ordinate characters in the piece were high
ly creditable. The full music of the play
was given, and in style of much excel
lence. On Saturday night, Tour de Nesle
was produced, giving full satisfaction
Bulwcr's play of Richelieu was brought out
ON Monday night, Mr.. Conner as the Car
dinal, and Mrs. Conner as Francois, which
was played admirably. During their per-
formances each evening they have both
been been called out mid thunders of ap-
plause and addressed the audience with
very neat and appropriate speeches. They
are spoken of in the highest terms by all
who have witnessed their performances
Mr. Dumphries played well in all his parts
as he always does. Messrs White, Ham
ilton, Gates and Venua, assisted by Miss
Kate Grey and Mrs. ". II. Hamilton GER
tainly deserve great deal of credit for
the admirable manner in which they
haves sustained Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
Conner. On Tuesday evening Pizarro
was produced, giving general satisfaction.
On Wednesday night, meritorious origi-
nal tragedy of Octavia Bragaldi from the
pen of Mrs. E. S. Conner, founded upon
events known as the Kentucky tragedy,
which occurred in Frankfort in 1925, was
produced. The part of Bragaldi was fine
ly played by Mr. Conner, that of Octayia
by Mrs. Conner. Mr.. White played ex-
tremely well in Castelli. After this piece
Mrs. Conner was loudly called for, who
came out and thanked the audience for
the kind reception that she had met with
during the evening
On Thursday evening was produced the
great drama of Wallace, and Obliging a
Friend, being for the benefit of Mr.. Con-
ner. Dancing and recitation of Collins
beautiful ''Ode to the Passions added to
the attractions
Frisbic deserves great credit and filh
patronage for his efforts and success in
getting together so good a company as he
has. Some of the pieces we have named
have been represented in a style not to
be surpassed on any stage in the state,
and all of them creditably. We have not
space to designate the company by name,
but will say the ladies attached to the
troupe are attractive and deserving ac-
tresses, and the company in its details is
made up of persons who understand their
profession.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
Sacramento. June 10Th. 1886.

Sacramento, June 10Th, 1856.
To Messrs. JOHN PArTIsoN, /. WILLIAMSON
LEWIS TEAL, n. P. Brown and C. f. Woop
Gentlemen: polite note of the 10th
inst, inviting us to deliver orations at the city
of Nevada, on the 4th of July ensuing, was re-
ceived yesterday.
We highly appreciate the compliment thus
paid us, and it will afford us pleasure to &C.
cept your invitation. Respectfully yours,
w. |. FERGUSON,
DAV. T. BAGLEY.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
iaiioDai American Nominations.
OF NEW YORK

NEWS OF THE w EEK.-1 he week end
ing with this issue has been u very excl
ting ono at San Francisco, and is, perhaps.
pregnant with important results.
A sloop was overhaulcd by the Vigian-
tcs, in the vicinity of Benccia, and up
wards of two hundred stand of arms.
found secrcted among brick, the lading of
the vessel. The cases containing the arms,
were labeled 81 Nicely Johnson" Rube
Maloney was in charge Of the sloop.
Durkee, who took the vessel, has been
arragned before the U. S. Commissioner.
on n charge of piracy.
David S. Terry stabbed q man named
Hopkins in an alteration in San Francis
co, growing out of an attempt of the for
ner to oIfer somo protection to Maloney,
who was being arrested by officers of the
Vigilance Committee.
Terry took refuge in the armory of the
Law and Order troops, but finally surren-
dered to the. Vigilantes, and most of the
arms of the opposition fell into the hands
OF the people by this act.
Numbers of rascaIs have been ordered
to leave the State, Cusick and Bagley
among the number, who refuse, and Gu
sick has sought the protection of the Gov
error in Sacramento.
Volnoy E. Howard, Major General of
this Division, endeavoring to create war
spirit in front of the Orleans, in Sacra-
mento, was unccremoniously treated by
the crowd. Col. Baker shared similar
fate.
a demand was sent on to Washington
by the steamer Of Friday last, by the
Governor, for troops and arms to put
down the people of San Francisco. The
administration may add another feather
to its cap, to keep company with the Grey
town one, by granting the requisision.
Late advices from Oregon represent a
great battle having been fought at Big
Meadows, between the U. S. forces un.
der Col. Buchanan and the Indians
Forty of the latter were killed, and one
hundred and twenty-five taken prisoners.
The chief who commanded is supposed to
be among the slain. The Indian war in
Oregon is now about terminated, as the
Chief, commanding in this encounter, was
the only one refusing to come in and ac-
eedc to terms.
A great deal of excitement has beer
produced in Amador County, by the con
tirmation of the grant to Pico, of clever
square leagues of land. A body of set.
tiers interrupted Senator Day in his at.
tempts to survey the claim, depriving him
OF his instruments so that he could mo-
proceed. A party of Greasers being re-
ported about to make descent on Dry
Town, Sutter Creek and vicinity, the citi
Zens have undertaken to see a resolution
carried out, that no Grcaser shall reside il
Amador Co.
Miss Olive Oatman, about whom S,
much was said six months since, has bcel
spending few days in San Francisco an,
Sacramento, on her way to visit relation
IN Oregon. A short narration of her car
tlvity among tho Mohave Indians. is civ
sn in the Ereniny Bulletin.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

EXPRESS FAvoRs.-We are particu-
larly indebted to Lambert of the Pacific
Express for favors.
Nicholson does not fail to be attentive
as usual. Many thanks.
To Hamlin, we acknowledge ourselves
under obligations for copies OF the Wide
West and Golden Era.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

ELEcTIoN.--At regular meeting Of
Oustomah Lodge No. 16, 1. o. o. F., on
Tuesday evening, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term: A. A.
Sargent, N. G., W. G. Alban, v. G., j.
l.. Brown, Sec'y., G. Marsh, T. .
The lodge has recently taken possess
ion of new, and beautifully furnished
room in q. P. Davis brick building. and
is very prosperous.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
ALARM OF Fms a ero bol

ALARM OF FIRE.-A fire broke out il
the U. S. Hotel, on Tuesday, which was
extinguished before any damage was done
It was supposed to have been caused by
carelessness in throwing lighted cigar
from the upper windows of the hotel upon
the roof of the Post office building, where
was lying lot of combustible material
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

FATAL AccIDENT.-Mr. Albert Cum
ningham, an old and well known resident
of this city, was accidentally killed by be-
ing thrown from horse, on Tuesday
night. His horse stumbled in conse-
quence of repairs going on in the street,
and deceased was precipitatcd to the
ground with great violence, breaking bis
neck. He lived about an hour in an in
sensible state, after the accident. De-
ceased was originally from Illinois.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

PRIVATE BoARDISd.-Mrs. L. L. Pearson would
inform the public Of Nevada that she has fitted up
Private Boarding House, on High street, which she
designs keeping in the best STYLE The Table will
be furnished with every deIicacy of the season. and
nothing will be wanting to make it HOME for those
favoring her with their patronage.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
WATSON & BEIN,
Hardware and iran Storo

No. ioS street. I'd door above 9Th street Seer: mtnio
IMPORTERS and Dealers in Foioigu and pome.,;,,
- Hardwarc The following comprise part Of thci,
Shoveis, Axes, Adzes, Hatehes, patent and sminy
balances, Anvis, Vices Bellows Stock and Dies Hook
Plate, strap and Butt Hinges Ok Log Trace. Halle
ana ooli Chans sett of Mill Irons complete Mill Mn
lee NJ Ills, OF all sizes American Locks and Latcbe.
OF every description Butts, Window and Blind Fas-
.enlngs, &c de- In addition to " hch they would cau
.ne aenton OF purchasers tother well assorted stock
OF smell goods which they offer ut the lowest market
june IL 3m
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
DRUGS. & MEDICINES

d M N B RADAILE
imporiers and Wholesale Dealers in
~ X :, PATENT NJ EpI ZINES. SC &c S,t
"a .us' received. per clipper ships Flyaway Fai..
rsss "lnd I'eroy and SweeUsiakes--
1fosetter's Biters: Pastelis dc psris.
W " on secheioam Schnapps, Mustang Iinimeui
H. 1Iy ,'1Si 1s.: Alcohol. Atwoods patented
iePs. iroS erowih, Sal Tartar:
Cream Tartar, pure Townsend sorssr,-;Ila-
Tartaric Acid i: Sand-, i'
Castor OIL in bbs and bs, Guyso;t-s
Jamaica Ginger. Bulvs
brown ID fM 1lnger; Oil Juniper:
~ nt,o" wax Raspberry Juca Trend 81
parsam CopaVn. Feather busters:
iouide oil poiash; billiard Chalk
auhesive flaster Neats Foot OIL
Cooper's Isinglass, Lard oil winter s,r,ined.
Lyons Flea Powder: Gum Shellac
Gum Arabic: Candle Nicking
nero%. Corn starch.
ioHed ttii: Brown Windsor Soap,
Conger & Fields Writing InkWine Corks
Leecn'J Sarsaparlla:
iher WIN compleeassoriment Of Toilet article.
required Tor The trade.f THOMPSON & B0RRADAILE.
Juneo-5m Sacramento, No. 16l, cor J and 9Th sis.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

MURDERER Arrested will be rec
objected, that in our last issue, an account
was given of supposed suicide a. Illinois
Bridge. A shot was heard in the night,
and splash in the water Immediately Qf-
ter. Some papers were found on tho
bridge in hat the morning after, signed
by VIM. Cole. A young man bearing this
name, was arrested on the Middle Yuba,
near the San Juan few days since, who
confesses having killed the Frenchman,
Schillinschi, near San Juan, whose mur-
der VIC chronicled two weeks ago. He
was brought to town and lodged in Jail on
Monday. He is reported to be insane
The fact that he put his name to manu-
script, acknowledging the commission of a
crime, before being suspected or arraing-
ed, and endeavored to leave an impression
that he had committed suicide, to avoid
being hanged, goes far to justify the be-
lief that he is either insane or demented.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

TAXATION OF MINING CAPITAL Some fine
since the Assessor of this county, addressed
letter to the Attorney General askirg his
opinion upon the legality Of taxing capital in
vested in mining claims. The following is his
reply:
ATTORNEY GrSERAL's OFFICE,
June 18th, 1856.
Sir:-I am of the opinion that capital in.
vested in Mining Claims is proper subject of
taxation under the Revenue Law Of this State.
Very respectfully, yours,
WIN. 7. WALLACE, Atty Gen1
Mr.. JOHN McCoY, Assessor Nevada Co.
Perhaps by express and positive terms of
law, there is no warrant for such an opinion as
the one given above. But there is no reason
in equity that the capitalist should be exempt
from taxation on money invested in the most
lucrative field of enterprise in the State A
million of dollars might purchase every mining
claim of value in the county. the product
might be sent out of the State as soon as .ex-
tracted, and the whole county impoverished
thereby. Why should money invested in a
sp ecies of property as legitimate as any other,
be allowed to go free, nor pay its proportion
to the government that supports courts at
great expense, for its protection? The honest,
thinking miner asks no such immunity. Equal
ity iD taxation es well as rights, is what every
republican demands and CLAIMS Webster
once said the basis of republican governments
rested upon the rights of property Our gov
ernment is based on sandy foundation if the
capital of the country is withdrawn from its
support, and privileged, moneyed artist ocracy
is to rise above the payment of taxes, leaving
plebeans to the opportunities of tax gatherers
and to enjoy the little of tie benefits Of govern.
mept they can.
By the Revenue Law Of 1854, corporations
and companies are taxable on capital invested
in any species Of property. Canals and races
are listed for taxation also. There is no rea-
son why tunnel, or cut, or any mining i'm.
provement, should be exempt, and water ditch.
es taxed. One is as necessary as the other
and they are indeed INSOFAR ably connected. II
may be urged that property invested in q claim
is more prccarious than canals. But it seems
that the value of the latter depends entirely
upon the value of the former. If the diggings
do not pay, the bitches cannot
Why should an individual be exempt from
the payment of taxes on mining capital and
| q company, in corporated or acting together by
private agreement not? If franchises are al
lowed at all, tney are usually granted to com
panies or corporations, but by the terms of law
they are, if mining capital is not taxable, here
bestowed upon a few privileged individuals
The opinion of the Attorney General appear:
to be right in equity, and is, we think, implied
in the law, or deducible rom it. But let law
yers decide.
|
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

PREsESrATIoN.-Mons. Velacque, comman
der OF the French division of the Vigilance
Committee. has been presented with magnifi
cent swordby q member Of the committee.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
SHEATH g. ARNOLD.
No, 115.

) street, between 9th and 9TH, Sacramento.
II AVE on hand and offer for sale comnlof- ..,,r,
! l ment OF GROCERIES LIQUORS, PROVISIONS, a.
FLOUR. in bbls. and sacks
CORN MEAL in bbs hafharreIs md taligorn. IN s,cts
poKk clear aud mess. in bbls and half bbls
baGoN. ~ ~, ~ TX clear and Jx l.. mud California cured.
D,,r M e.. 40 81vees, ground and in tins
RICE Carolina in pbls and half lbis t,hipa do
Se6ah crushed. pt lverized New Orleans ard Cl,ine
, nakp, IN ~ and 20 tins kits and kegs
FISH. Goldfish, salmon and mackeral
TEA Setback mud Green Ia. 2 and chests
foDACoo, irn san peach, elephant, fne cut honeyuJ
CHILL BEANS, California bagos white do
every description. ~ e %
RARLEY. Oats, Bran
we are constantly receiving additions of goods To -
present stock making it one Of the largest and bes .
leclen IN the city, which for tho inspeco,
of country dealers. SNEATU & APvot n 0'
Sacramento, NAV Goth. Is56-tf
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
CAUTION TOTHE PUBLIC

Since the introduction ofmy schedam Aromatic chnapp
into the Atlantic States lumber Of liquor mixers in New
York. Boston and Philadelphia have been engaged in put
ting up mixed and poisonous Gin in green and jugs
and shipping it to California and Oregon TO be ramed off
upon the unwary for my genuine schnspPs have dree
ted my Agent in San Francisco to institute legal proceed
ings against all persons who he may ascertain TO DC engage
cd in this most atrocious system OF deception and
on the press and the public aid him in his efforts
dy great an evil.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
Nevada, June 10th. 1856,

NeYuua, June IUtT1, IO00,
HoN. w. l. FERGUSON and d. L. BAGLEY-
Gentlemen:-lf convenient for you, it would
afford us much pleasure to have you deliver
orations at this place, on the 4th day of July.
Hoping to receive favorable reply, we re-
main with respect, JOHN PATTISON,
LEWIS TEAL,
/. WILLIAMSON,
c. F. WOOD,
Mp. BROWN.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

An afflicted husband was returning from the
funeral of his wife. when friend asked him
how be was.
"Well, said he pathetically, ~ think feel
the better for that little walk"
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

Eg Don't forget to go and see the play o
Lady Of Lyons, at the Theatre this evening.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27
FOR SALE OR RENT.

TIME Subscriber now offers his Cottage, situated
il on Hill street, for sale rent. The house VIII
be rented with without the furniture. For furthe
particulars enquire ut this flee or on the premises
IL N FULLER.
N.v,da -une1f
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

p9- Miss Rowena Granice the actress, will
appear on the boards next week, at Frisbies.
The Nevada journal., 1856-06-27

TAXATION OF MINING CAPlTAI.-- Some fine
since the Assessor of this county, addressed q
letter to the Attorney General, askirg his
opinion upon the legality OF taxing capital in.
vested in mining claims. The following is his
reply:
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1856-09-11
Rewarc of JeWelry.

Many persons have suffered imprison
ment. and even death, on account of rings.
The great antiquarian, Winchelman, was
murdered by a scoundrel servant for a pre-
cious ring he wore. Conrad, a Nepolitan
prince flying from Charles, King of Ma
pies, was discovered to a sailor by the ring,
informed against, examined, and there be-
inc found no sufficient reason why he
should live, was put to death accordingly.
Richard Ceur de Lion, having made a
three months truce with Saladin, hoped to
ge; safe home, but was betrayed to an en-
envy BY the jewel on his finger. He had
reached Vienna, when fearing to fall into
the hands Of Leopold, the Austrian arch
duke, whom he had atfronted, he took a
cooks place ina genteman's family, but not
taking the precaution TO roast with his
rings of, he was recognized, arrested, and
thrown into prison. The last instance we
shall cite of ring proving inimical to the
happiness of its posseSsor, is taken from
remarkable relation of Phlegon, of Tralles,
Hadrian's friedman, who dwelt in marvel
lous recitals, and who gives the following
amongst Others Of his mirGbilia:: a young
man of the name of Achates, tgveling in
Greece, became the guest of Demonstrates.
One evening after retiring to rest, he WAS
surprised by a visit from the fair Phillinoine
(the deceased daughter Of his host) who
presented herself in the most bewitching
gilise before him, and persuaded him to ex-
change pledge rings with her. This noe
turnal visit was repeated for three nights
succassiyely, the young man having no idea
the while that his fair inamorta was Wis
liant from another world. On the third
night 4 maid diseoveringa a strange lady ilr
the guest chamber, recognized her erdeceased
mistress, and apprised the parents of the
late Phllinoine of what she had seen. In
credulous at first at the young woman's
story, they at length agreed to enter the
chamber at the same hour on the night
following, when to their own bewilderment
and joy, they saw their daughter before
them; but this joy was soon turned TO
horror, for the maiden had no sooner re-
cognized her father and mother, than es-
Gaping from the embrace of both, she re-
proachod them bitterly for thus coming
abruptly to destroy the happiness which
for three more nights she had also enjoy
ed with their guest, her leave of absence
from the shades extending to awhole week,
and fell lfeless corpse on the ground at
| their feet. On recovering from the shock,
the first impulse of the parent hurried them
to the tomb, whence the body had indeed
departed, and all that remained there was
Achates' pledg-ring; on seeing which the
unhappy youth, terror stricken at having
affianced himself TO spectre, fell upon
his sword and died ately.-Fraser's
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