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The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
F. V. MooRE.-The Supreme Court

+. V. MooRE.-The Supreme Court
rendered its decision IN the case of
Moore, on Saturday last. The judg-
ment of the court has been looked for
with some inte rest by the people of this
county. McClanahan. the murdered
man was extensively known in the
county, he having been a collector of
the Chinese tax year or two previous
to his death. The large acquaintance
of McClanahan, and the we'll known
reputation of Moore have awakened
more than common interest in the fate
ofthe latter. His destiny seems to be
now sealed. The Supreme Court af-
firms the Judgment of TIM District Court,
which is that Moore be executed on the
9th of the coming month. Nothing but
the clemency of the Executive, Jail
delivery, an earthquake shock or self
destruction can save the doomed man
from the gallows. 1t is surmised that
the notorious Jim Webster, who recent
ly escaped from the State Prison is
lurking in the vicinity, and that an eff
fort will be made by him to iberate
Moore, or as last resort poison or the
dagger will be furnished the condemned
if possible. There is some reason for
apprehending the litter mode of escap-
ing the judgment of the court may be
attempted - large quantity of poison
having on a former occasion been fur
nished the prisoner evidently for use in
case of extreme need. Unless the ut
most vigilance be used by those having
the prisoner in charge there is real dan
ger that the Sheriff will have little to
do on the day appointed for the execu-
ton. Moore is man of iron nerve,
daring in his resolves and desperate in
their accomplishment. With such aids
as strychnine or jim Webster his will
is strong enough to defeat the doom of
the law.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
Acc,nRNr-Mr. James A. Hide was

AccIDRNT.-Mr. James A. Hide was
seriously injured by the accidental ex-
plosion of blast in the claims of Nh.
Morrow on Little Deer Greek, Tuesday
afternoon. He was holding a tamping
iron in his hands at the time the explo-
sion took place. 1t is wonderful how he
escaped with life. The rock on which
he was sitting was blown into many
pieces, and the tamping iron was found
a long distance off. Mr. Hide was knock
ed scnseless and was supposed to be
dead at first. A large cash was cut in
one brow, an arm broken and he was
otherwise mutilated.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
WHAT WILL BE THE ASPECT OF PAR


WHAT WILL BE THE ASPECT OF PAR
TIES NEXT YEAR ?-This question is of
ten asked and variously answered. Par
ties in this county at least present cha
otto appearance at present, and the tone
and temper of the factions betoken any
thing but harmony. Were the boiling
Democracy less strong we would feel
certain of its being read out of the party
at the next election. But half the par
ty is too great share to lose, and we
presume policy will dictate forgiveness
to erring brethren for the sake of share
of the spoils. There is cohesive ma
ture in the Democratic party in which
all other organizations are wanting
This is the secret of their success. In
ternal dissentions distract the Democra-
cy for a short period only, when the
factions come together with more frater-
nal affection than ever. The history of
the party is full of examples.
Recent indications would seem to show
an inclination on the part of the Repub-
lican leaders to join and unite their for
tunes with the Regular or Tammany
wing of the Democracy. Indeed it is
openly. declared that many prominent
Republicans are already professed Dem
ocsats, and it is more than intimated
that the whole Republican strength will
endeavor to throw itself into the scale
at the next primary meetings of the De-
mocracy. As a polite measure it is
ahead of any move the Republicans
have yet made in this State, and if car
ried out we will credit them with more
than usual sagacity.
On the other hand the diminished vote
of the Americans in this county has
weakened somewhat the attachment of
the members to the party, and numbers
are inquiring what course is best to pur-
sue in the future. The proposition to
disband and unite with the boiling or
independent wing of the Democracy is
freely discussed, and should that wing
have the boldness to cut adrift it doubt
less would be strongly reinforced from
the American ranks. The terms Re
publican Democracy and American De-
mocracy, are becoming of common use
in anticipation of a possible political ar
rangement next year. Should such a
contingency arise as the fusion of the
Republicans with the northern and
Americans with the southern wing, it is
uncertain which party would be strong
est. In every sectional division vet
produced in this State the northern fac
ton has generally come out second best
Judging of the future by the past, and
Patrick Henry said, we have no other
means ofjudging it, we are left no other
conclusion thaa that the usual result
will follow. A fair division would how
ever make the contest close enough to
be interesting, and the most exciting
and active canvass we have yet seen
would result
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11


81 The returns of the late election
are sufficient to show the Constitutional
Convention is beaten. We are not dis
appointed in the result. Put all the Of
flee holders in the State and those liv-
ing in expectation Of an office some
time in the future, against any measure
however meritorious, and i. is sure of
defeat. The endorsement of the code
of morals embraced in the ten command
ments, especially the principle enuncia-
ted in the eighth, is bound to fail a.
gainst such odds. While office can
command princely salaries, while the
organic law furnishes a third more pub
he positions than are needed, and while
thousands of men who might else gain
an honest living, are thus kept in office
OF in anticipation of it, so long will no
plan for lessening the burthens and sim
plifying the machinery of the govern
ment be adopted. The tyranny of will
which office exercises over the masses,
when the interest of the incumbent is
involved, is seen and felt in republican
States to an extent not flattering to the
student of free institutions. You touch
the rich guerdon of an office seekers
life well paying position that for
which he willingly makes self-sacrifces
for party during many toiling years -
and You wake into vindictive energy a
nest of hornets. You are endeavoring
TO cut off the annuity of multitudinous
class born for the State, but not for la
Dor. You bring down upon you the
combined swarms, like the man who
tries to save the traveller from the i'm
Pcrtunitiea Of the lazzaroni of Naples.
In the election just passed probably
few office holders or seekers voted for
a Constitutional Convention. Aspi-
rants for the sinecure office of County
Judge are certain opponents of con-
vcntion having for its object the abol-
isbmeut of such useless positions. 1t
Is probable that Judge Murray put in
his vote against reform in the Constitu-
ton, because a Convention was danger
Gus to the length of his official career.
So all along down, the various grades
of officers went tooth and nail against
any change. The good chances for Of
fee and its concomitants, they are not
IN favor of limiting to any rational num-
Der. The heirs presumptive to offices
have triumphed again and the people
will still continue to pay million for
the support of the pampered class when
half that sum is abundant for the pur-
pose.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

- 1t is a cause for congratulation
that the good people have not allowed
the disgraceful stain of reputation to
rest upon the fair name of the State
Our credit will rise abroad, and we cap
hold up our heads and feel a blush of
conscious pride in the name of CAL
ifornian in the presence of any people
on earth We have established our
reputation for honor and good faith ev-
erywhere and given the lie to the miser-
able scribblers who have labored in the
east to affect the reputation of our peo-
pie for fair dealing. The faith of the
State will now be more firmly relied on
than ever before. The decision of the
Supreme Court has done California good,
for it has tested the heart of the PEI pie
and the world knows it is in the rieht
place. When the news shall have
reached the Atlantic side and Europe,
and the effect it produces is published
among us there is not man who will
wish the verdict of the people changed,
not man who would exchange his state
pride for that any citizen of a repu-
diation State may feel.
The London journals in their constant
attac Ks upon American credit will here
after make an honorable exception in
favor Of California.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

A SPELL OF WEATHER-Tbe wealth
err has been chilly and cold since We'd
nesday morning. Fires are comforta-
BILE, very, of night, and do not come
amiss during the days. Ice goes beg
ging for market, and light clothing is
ruled out of season. Waterm elons are
left on storage for future sale. Fleas
don't bite as incontinently as they did !;
the Lord be praised.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

JOHN G. FREMoNT.-This distinguish
ed gentleman on his recent arrival in
San Francisco was waited upon and
rendered demonstra ton in his honor.
He modestly declined the proffered SER
vice and expressed his wishes to be on
ly seen and known as a private citizen.
Verify, he evinces true republican
spirit.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

RACEs.-A grand race will come off
at Hughes Race Track on Saturday Ito
morrow at 2 p. NJ, between a Camp
tonville horse and Grass Valley racer
The stakes are 5000 side. Outside
bets will amount 10 several thousand
dollars. 1t is expected to be grand
affair. Stages will leave Nevada and
Grass Valley every hour for the track.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

~ The Phenir, newspaper said
to be under the control of the "ubiqui-
tous" has made its appearance, and a
delectable thing it is. We confess to
rising from the perusal of Ned Meow
ans narrative with better opinion of
the man than we previously entertain
ed, but his paper sinks him lower in our
estimate than ever before. 1t abounds
in scurrility and filth. In fact it pre-
tends to be nothing but vulgar sheet.
THEATRE.-Phelps' Dramatic Troupe,
in which are included the Young Amer
lean Actress Miss Estelle Potter, ia
vorite in this place, and other celebri-
ties, will open Frisbie's Theatre on Mon
day the 21st inst. Miss Estele Potter
will be cordially welcomed back to Ne
vada after her long absence A good
house is sure to assemble on that
night
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

E Gov. johnson, Jno. B. Weller,
and j. w. Vaudeville voted in San
Francisco. Who can blame the travel
ing Irish after this who deposite ii cir
ballots at any place they come tol
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

Gas WoRKs-Excavations are go
ing on in the rear of the Theater prepar-
atory to the erection of Gas Work s.
The company has gone to work in ear
nest and we may expect supply of gas
in short time.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

The BoARDoF SUPERVISORS will meet
on Monday to transact the ordinary bu
siness of session. With this meeting
close the duties of the old Board, and a
new administration of county affairs will
Commence thereafter.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

Rich DiGGINGs.-The Eastern com
pany on Hunts Hill took out last week
S3,10o. A few months ago two inter-
ests were bought in the same claims for
500. Some two weeks since one inter-
est sold for $4,000. These claims are
considered passably good.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

q Messrs Tallman & Turner have
ph rchased the entire stock of Brunell &
Bostwick, who are to retire from bust
ness. An extensive stock of hardware
can now and hereafter be found at T.
& Us. and capital fellows to trade
with.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned in
N tends in due apply to the Board of Super
visors of Nevada county, for renewal of license TO
keep a toll bridge the locality known Emery's
Crossing on the Middle Yuba River, Bridgeport Town
ship county, and that such application viii be
made at the October session thereafter a.
practicable. I. c. EMFHs
Emers's Crossing, selt. l. ls57-iw+
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

ARREsTED-Henry Rates, defaulting
State Treasurer was arrested at San
Francisco on the Sth, on a warrant from
Sacramento.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

70 Persons visiting Bloomfield will
do well to patronize the French Hotel
of Pierre Dreydemi & Nivier, pair of
gq ntlemen who can and will do every.
tn ing for the comfort of travellers. Mr..
Dfeydemi was for long time connected
with the Hotel de Paris in this city.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

ELECTED.--H. |. Thornton, Esq. is
elected District Attorney of Sierra coun-
ty. To beat as excellent and popular
a gentleman as j. j. Musser is a tri-
umph indeed
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

admission Of Calyormia.--The sew
enth anniversary of this event was duly
celebrated on Monday last by the Pho
neer Association of Sacramento
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

RELlGIoUs.-The Episcopal services
will take place at the Court House, at
7 '1-2 o'clock, on Sabbath evening, in
stead of the morning.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 18th, 1857.
FOR SALE.

@ One of the propretors of this paper about toleave
the State, offers for sale undivided half of the
JOURNAL Office If required to fleet bargain the en-
tirsconcern will be disposed Of Address the Proprie
tors. Mp BROWN & CO.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

DIR. GUYSoTT's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla,
Ayers Cherry Pectora Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry
together with all the popular Patent Medicines Of the
day, be had of E. +. SPENCE. Druggist 81 Com
mercia st, Nevada He has also ON hand lot of fine
Perfumery. GIVE HIM CALL.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
ROBERT JOSEPH.
Importer and Wholesale Dealer in

WATCHES, ILWEiLhY, DIAMONDS,
Gold Pens locks, Watch Materials Tools Glasses &c
I'll WASHINGTON STREET
Between Montgomery and Kearney, Cup stairs)
SAN FRANCISCO.
HAVE Just received direct from the manufacturers
large assortment of goods OF the latest STYLES and
terms, in the above line.
have constantly hand and am in gular receipt of
full and complete asSortments goods adapted
aornia trade To the trade and dealers the nteri
careful attention. Please give a all
ROBERT JOSEPH
n. B. No business connection with J. $. Joseph
sept 9, '57-;}m
INROM AND AFTER the first January next, Mr.
4 VIM. Arriu ton will become partner in house.
The business Will then be conducted under the firm OF
Goodwin & Co. & Arlington GOODWIN & co.
GOODWIN g. co.
Hare remOrcd TO Nos SO and So Front ST.
The Store occupied by Messrs Arlington & Co.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF LA

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF La
FAYETTE-The centennial anniversary
of the birthday of Lafayette was cele-
brated with great pomp at Sas Fran
cisco on Monday last. Frank Soule
read an original poem composed for the
occasion, and M. S. Latham delivered
the Grafton.
Of all the men who drew the sword in
behalf of America in the revolutionary
struggle, Lafayette challenges most the
admiration. He was patriot from
choice-not from necessity. In the
darkest hour, when hope grew dim in
American bosoms and the pail Of defeat
was settling down upon the American
cause, when the Congress was too poor
to furnish money to pay the expenses of
a recruit across the Atlantic, the young,
and heroic nobleman bowed an adieu
to the gay court of France, to young
and devoted wife, to every luxury, and
sailed for America, to brave the storms
of war and shed his bloodin our defence.
In all history there is not more noted
example Of disinterestedness and sub
lime heroism. His name will never be
forgotten while our glorious Union stands
cemented with his blood. Even on these
far-off shores the American heart beats
full and warm at the memory of Lafay-
cite.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
AMERICAN EXCHANGE

Main st., Nevada.
TINHE subscribers have taken the above Hotel
Il ted 1t up in style, second to Hotel in Nevada
Every attention will be paid the accommodation Of
travellers and all others who may favor them with the-
custom.
THE RESTAURANT.
The Tables will always be supplied with the best tho
market affords.
THE BEDS
Arc entirely new, and for cleanliness and comfort
not be surpassed
THE BAR
VIII always be supplied with the best of Wines Lii
quors Cigars, &c.
The propretors hope by strict attention to business to
receive full share OF public patronage.
PIERCE & RICE, Projectors.
Nevada Aug 81 1857.
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NOTICE.-As the undersigned contemplatcs avis
~ it in short time to the Atlantic States all per
having open accounts with will please cali soon
and have settlement. DIR. II HUNT.
Sept. O. '57
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

VERY CoURTEoUs.-Our cotempora-
~ last week replies (9 to some of our
objections-not to the introduction of
water into the city-but to the loose
specifications that have been endorsed
by the trustees. as pettifogging. -
Pretty well in a paper conducted by a
brace of pettifoggers. No man of good
sense would accept a contract for the
building of brick house with specifca-
tons so open to various construction
yet the trustees involve the city in a
large operation to extend over a period
of twenty years, bestowing valuable ex-
elusive privileges upon outsiders, and
drawing $4,000 from the town treasu-
ry, upon contract that may be made
to tell against the interests of the city
in half a dozen material points. Let
the water come in, and be brought by
McRoberts & Co, but when a contract
is made with them, let us have one that
is not capable of two meanings. The
proprietor of the DemOcral is one of the
trustees, and we excise his ill-temper
on the ground of his love of his own
bantling-which with no more than or
binary human weakness on his part
may seem to him perfect.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

INFORMATION WANTED-Of Thomas Wallace wholeft
New York about seven years ago in company with a
party of young doctor He is about 80 years of
age SIX feet high, dark ha dark brow blue
born in York township Upper Canada his fathers name
is Alexander Wallace, and his mothers Rachel Mckrn-
sey ofIyrone ireland. He wrote from San Francisco
but not since Any person knowing his
will confer great favor by writing the Nevada Jour
nal Office. Sept. 9, '57-lm*
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
FISKE, SATHER d CHURCH,
BANKERS,

Corner of Sd and Streets, Sacramento.
Buy and sell Exchanges the Atlantic Cities and
Europe.
PAY THE HIGHEST PRICES FOR GOLD DUST,
And transact General Banking Business
THOMAS 5. FIsKE, Sacramento.
e vAtntT, Ssan Francisco.
September 4. 1857
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11

a In becoming the ''lion" of par
ty' does man necessarily make
beast of himself?
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11
Saw Mill For Sale

4 ME half of the Humbug City Saw Mill together
~ with Ranch and Timber, IS offered for sale or,
advantageous terms. The Mill 10 the most desi
raole pieces of property in the mountains having
home market for ali the lumber they can saw There
is as much fine timber connected with the Mill as can
be found in the State The Mill has 80 horse engine
upper and lower saw and edger. Block saws about
be put in The average saving is from thousand
feet per day. l.. HANER,
STEPHEN ARTZT.
Humbug City, Sept T. ls57-lms
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The Earthquake was felt over large
area of country. 1t was plainly felt at
Benicia, Rabbit Creek, Auburn and
other places in the mining region fur
Their south There were two vibrations,
about three seconds intervening. We
notice the time it occurred in this place
differs from the account given of the
shocks at all the other points where
they were observed. The occurrence
is reported to have taken place a about
II o'clock at all other points but this.
1t is probable the vibrations went over
the country about the same time. No
note was taken of time here and our &C
count is probably erroneous.
DETENTION OF THE NEVADA Journal.
The Nevada Journal, printed on Fri
day last, did not reach us through the
mail until yesterday We are satisfied
that this delay was not caused in this
city. WHO are to blame p Union.
We are A number of copies were
held back in order to give our exchang-
es the full election returns, which came
in so slowly that we were after long
time waiting obliged to let the whole
thing rip along at late day. We can't
allow the blame to rest by imputation
upon the post Office here. 1t contains
a brace of the most thoroughgoing and
gentlemanly officers in the employ of
Uncle Sam.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-11


SELF CONDEMNATIoN.-The Demo-
crat INDUCES in a philippe against the
boilers at the late election. Because
large number of Democrats chose to
vote as they deemed proper and not as
the county organ would have them they
are denounced as only professed Demo
Gratis, Democrats from interest and not
from principle who would join any par
ty to crafty private piques ana accom-
plish personal ends. They are threat
ened with terrible reward hereafter,
for what the Democrat terms treachery.
Let us apply the harsh terms of our
neighbor ad hOminem-their application
may be good for the soul. We are told
and it cannot be denied, that according
to the definition of traitor, bolter, and no.
principle Democrat given by our neigh
Dor, the Democrat-man is verify one and
all at the same time. The majority of
boilers, Tor traitors as the Democrat will
insist only scratched Walsh and Plum
er-while our friend of the other office
wiped out Pronoun Williams, Plunaer
and Hanson, and yet he goes in for Civ
ing the boilers, traitors. &c fits. Won
der if constant abuse, fictitious afida-
Wits, and lying handbills. took the Dem
ocrat in with the grand 1000 bolters2
Wonder if the same individual had been
ARRESTED" by Plumer and fined for vi
olating city ordinances, and therefor
had contracted a hatred" for him which
found retaliation on the name of the
marshal election day
The Democrat has turned monk and
gone 10 scourging itself for its political
sins. 1t is an orful sinner, chief among
the 1000 and the one altogether luvIv.
9 The following is hard one on us.
One of our brother editors has been
travelling some, and relates how the
barber made dead head of him =
while on board steamer, the fuzz
grew rather longer than was agreeable,
and we repaired to the barber shop to
have it taken off The fellow did it up
IN hrst rate style, and we pulled out
dime and proffered it to him, as re-
ward for his services. He drew himself
up with considerable pomposity-.I I'M
derstand,' said he, dat you is an edi-
tor = Well what of itl' said We
Never charge editors noffin' But my
woolly friend, we continued, there are
great many editors travelling nova
days and such liberality on your part
will prove a ruinous business ooh
neber mind, remarked the barber, I'VE
make it up off de gemmen.'"