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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-17
M, submarine Telegraph bill.

The following is the submarine
Telegraph bill, Us it passed Congress:
The bill has received the signature Of
the President =:
BE it enacted By the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of ire
United States Of America IN Con-
oress assembled. That the Secretary
of State, in the discretion and under
the direction of the President Of the
United States, may contract with any
competent person or persons, or as.
ISOLATION, for the aid Of the United
States, bv furnishing not exceeding
two ships in laying down q sub-ma-
rine cable, to connect existing tele-
graphs between the coast Of New
toundland and the cost Of Ireland and
for tho use Of snch submarine com.
munication when established by the
Government ofthe United States. On
such terms and conditions as shall
seem to the President just and rea-
sonable not exceeding $4,000 per
annum until the net profit of such per.
son or persons or association, shall
be equal to dividend Of 9 per cent
per aunum. for twenty FIVE years. -
Provided: That the Government o.
Great Britain shall before or at the
same time, enter into like contract
for those purposes, with the same per-
Sons or association, and upon terms
| Of exact equality with those stipnla-
ted by the United States. and Pro
y;dsd, That the tariff Of prices for the
use. of such sub marine commnnica-
ton by the public shall be fixed by
the Secretary ofthe Treasury OF the
| United States and tho Government
of Great Britain or its authorized
agent. Prori.ted further, That the
United States and citizens thereof
shall enjoy the use Of the said sub
marine communication for all time,
on terms and conditions which shall
be stipulated in favor Of the Govern.
ment of Great Britain and the sub
jects thereof; recognizing equality
81 rights among the citizens OF the
United States in the use of said sub
marine communication and the lines
of telegraph which may at any time
connect with the same or its terminus
upon the coast Of Newfoundland and
in the United States, in any contract
so to be entered into by such person
or persons or association with that
Government; Provided further, Tha,
the contract to be made BY the British
Government shall not be different
from that already proposed BY the
Government to the New York, New
foundland and London Telegraph
Company. except such provisions ~
may be necessary to secure TO- eacl
Government the transmission OF it
own messages by its own agents
and proyiided further. That it shall
be in the power Of Congress after ter
years to terminated said contract
upon giving one years notice to thu
parties to such contract. i :.
After the bill was returned fromth'
House 10 the. Senate with amend
ments, u strong effort wac made t.
defeat it, and during the absence o
several Senators friendly to its pas
sage, it was only saved from defea
by one majority. In a. full Senate
| however, there was Q clear majority
of ten, and the bill finally passed b!
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-17

Nor 10 BE HANGED. We under
stand, says . Cincinnati paper, that
Sheriff Mathers received intelligence
from Columbus, yesterday, that the
sentence Of death passed on James
Summons. has been commuted to i'm
prisonment in the Ohio penitentiary
Tor life.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-17
ELECTED james G. Shipman, ESQ.
formerly Of Rockingham county, his
been electad enrolling clerk Of tie
Senate Of. ca lifornia.

MAsR, AGE III EIcARAouA.--AsR.
vas, on the / 18th January, Gen 3. J.
Saunders, of Walkers army, M
married to Miss. Elizabeth Swingls..
The ceremony Twas performed By Gen
Walker in the Episcopal service.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-17
Land Distribution.

:. We publish to day in our editoris'
columns correct and wholesome Dem
scratic views on the distribution Of ~.
publici.nds. taken from the Guyandotte
Ua;ooi;u and Richmond Enquirer. i
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-17

EuppEs DKATH.--Mr. VIM. Glass.
cock, . wealthy, citizen Of Fauquier
county. died very suddenly . few days
ago whilst riding out in Me earriage.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-17

Hundredsofp are dying daily
cfetsraticn, in Laplani and Finland.
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
A CA IL Id.

Prompted by an honest desire of nv heart 7 viii j.,
Law before the public which deserves a licb,
mendaton only act of scientific skill hui ~,
of humanity also About two years ago suddenlv "a
from unknown to me- seized with fit Of Fn;
lepsy, which owing to my nabit to meet the e1nan
consequent upon thorough medical treatment and ~
diseouragement which met with on attempting IL so
bebome such (as was then led believe as TO de ~
skill of physician. Twas frequently while in pursn,
my calling throw down to theground without the sIch,
est warning and although inse nsibe the aconies I.
despised the miseres of He and learned 10
npon those who would render assistance
from danger enemies who sought prolonR tho ,;s
of my existence While in this State and baviuo ~
vous to my Affections tasted the sweets of life go
was induced to attempt seeking aid of nbysc;.
and by recommendation called ON DR. L. J. Cant
told him my circumstances, and my inability To
him for his seryces-rega rdless of which however, -
undertook my case and with the blessing OF c.
was once more restored to perfect health VnabIs 70 -
ward him for the boon which enjoy at present and ~
conscious ofmy Indebtedness consider IL due 10 49,
and to All afflicted, to make the public in order ;h
those in need ofmedieel advice may find a pbyslcian =
whom every confidence AN be placed
u; - MEYER YABLONSKY
State of California, San Francisco county--ss
Subscribed and sworn before this LIST dav Of A -
a D. 1856. GILBERT A GRANT, Notary pnbI;a IIb ~
DIR. /. j. Czapkays Medical and Surgical ~ ". e.
on Sacramento street, below MONTGOMERY onna;, 'ute
oie Mail Steamship Companys Office San Fr,ns; tns
'alitornia The Doctor offers free consul,a.i 'sSe
asks no remunerationunt ilhfe acute &C., da
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
All Kinds of Liquors & Vinegar,
INSTANTLY, by the use of
LACOUR'S ESSENTIAL OILS.

These oils are obtained by dstilation the Chemical
laboratory Parish OF Jefferson Of Pierre Iacow author
OF Lacour's Chemical Analyois Lacour's Chemical
rlpulaions, Larour the Manufacture of Liquors &c.
Purchasers particularly requested TO return the
perfect satisfaction.
LACOUR's OIL OF COGNAC converts neutral spirit
to superior imitation of Imported Brandies. viz
Otard Sazerac, Marett Cosnac. Ponltney, Seignette
United Vineyard Propretors, Castillion and London
80 intse LIQUORS WI nay d l'ui II II "It!
favor and beautiful, sparkling co or Common Recti-
fed Whiskey will be changed by the of the oil of
Cognae to New York Brandy, Pine Apple Brandy, Com
LACOUR's OIL OF RYE changes Rectded Whisky
to Monongahela Rye Whiskey, Old Virginia Malt Wits
key, Bourbon Whiskey. sc.
on OF CEDRIT changes common Rectifed Wits
key Old Irish Malt Whisky and superior article OF
Scotch Whiskey.
OIL or PEICH changes common whiskey to vir-
GINA Peach Brandy &c Oil of Peach and Oil of Cognac
will convert common Whisky to Apple Brandy.
ri or GIN converts the poorest Whiskcy to lIol
land Gin, Sehedam Schnapps, Rose Gin Swan Gin, En-
glish Gin. &C.
LACOUPS CONCENTRATED ACID will, in five
hours after being mixed change five gallons of good
Vinegar and twenty gallons ofwater to thirty gal
Ions OF the most acid VINEGAR that be found in the
market By the use of Lacour's Concentrated Acid
vinegar can be made for dollar and sixty cents per
FOR MIXING LIQUORS. Lacour's Oils require 10
preparation-only pour the oil into the Whskey ard
shake we'll The Liquors thus made viii have fine nat
ural aroma full rich oily taste a beautiful trauspar-
en color and fine bead Lacour's oils three dis
tnc properties III converting common whisky to brandy
glr &C. The first property combines with and subsidies
IN the form of hoculent particles the whole of the
oil (Amylic Acohol.) The Whskcy is thus deprived OF
that peculiar irritating and burning taste, and becomes
neutral spirit; the second property consists in oily
mucIilaslnous taste impaired to the liquor which
ders mellow and inparts appearance of great
the third property exhibited i'll the rich vnous nuty
odor that Is impaired to the liquor, which reuders dis
tinction from the genuine brands impossible.
These oils put up quart TASKS each flask con
taIns sufficient oil for making three hundred gallons
liquor. Full and comprehensive directions accompany
the bottles. Price, $500 per bottle.
For sale at the corner of St. Charles and Poyra
X One bottle of these Oils FIVE in number will be
securely packed and shipped with bill of ladng to any
of the country upon the receipt of $1,000 to the
address of p. LACOJJR New ORLEANS
Purchasers are requested. guarantee of good
faith to furnish the ofany house in New Orleans
and we viii ship them package OF the oils If they do
not perform all that is claimed for hem they will cost
nothing. Feb. 6-ly
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
Private Medical and Surgical Institute.

DIR CZAPKAY would call attention to the fol- n wing
maladies, in the treatment of which guarantees euro
Diseases of the Brain such Epilepsy Apoplexv
Rushing of the blood 10 the head inflammation Of its diff
terent tissues partial and complete paralysis and nsani
ty, and all functional arrangements such as Loss Of
Memory Aversion to Society. Msanthropy Timidity
Nervous excitement from slight causes sefdstrust gid
diness headache ringing in the of ideas
love of solitude optical Illusions disturbed sleep and in
capacity for labor and study. Also diseases tho
Lungs and air passages suh Tubercuar disease or
Consumption, Pneumonia, Inflammation Of the Lungs
Peurities Pleurisy, Asthma, Immoral or spadmotc
Bronchitis Laryngts and Ill forms of Catarrhal aec.
tons. Also diseases OF the Liver Concessions of tho
Liver Assesses of the Liver, Calculi in Gall BlAd.
der and Ducts Jaundce and those hch impair
its functions, such as Panama fever Bilious fever Snd
nermttng fever and the consequences which these dis
orders leave behind Also diseases the stomach such
Gasritis or Inflammation ofthe Bowels Dyspepsia in
all its forms which destroy the appetite and DIGESTION
Flatnlcnce Dysentary and DiarrhUa Also diseases
the Kidneys and other Urinary Organs such as Dabetas
excessive flow of urine, Albuminaria commonly
known as Brigns disease In this complaint the ply.
stefan and patient do rot oentncs suspect presence
of the disease until too late The common symp.
toms general iudisposition with dropsical swengs
Calculi in the Kidneys Urcthra Blrddcr and all other
disorders of the urinary organs Also diseases tho
Womb and its appendages such Irregularities of the
Menses when excessive defective, suppressed rrcg
ular Proapsus, falling Of the Womb Serility Ovar
treatment OF the above diseases the Doctor has many
remedies and guarantees perfect cure in all cases.
or the money will be returned
~ All consultations, by letter or otherwise FREE.
Address DR. L. J. CZAPKAY, San Francisco
August &, 1SJ6-tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
New Goods at the Kew York Store.


50 Montgomery street, between Pine and Bush,
Is NOW OPEN WITH \ NEW AND LARGE stock
L Of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, con-
ssting in part of the following;
Silks. ShaWls. Cloaks and Mantillas;
NJ de LANES. Mcrnoes and Alpaccas;
French, English and American Calicoe;
Ginghams Lawns and Bareges;
Blankets FlameIs and Commuters;
Marsc!llcs Quilts white and coored;
Irish Linen Shirtiugs;
Bleachcd aud Brown Shifting COttons;
81 and d Pillow Case Cotton;
81. 10 4 and ia Shcetiugs;
Carpetings, Table Oil Cloths, and Druggets;
Table Cloths, Table Linens and Napkins
Towels and Towelings of all kinds;
Crash and Star Linens;
Gents Gloves, Cravats. Shirts, etc;
Gents Half Hose, Drawers, etc;
Ladies' and Misses Hosiery;
Ladies' Gloves Mitts and Robes;
Embroidered and Plain Linen Handkcrchiefs;
French Embroidered Capes and Collars;
Rich French Embroider Sets;
Laccs. Ed-iugs and IuserJiugs;
Together with a large stock of Cassimcrcs, Satnet
Kentucky Jeans, and every article usually found in u
Dry Goods Store.
The undersigned would inform the citizens of Califor
MA and particularly country dealers, that the above
all Consigned Goods therefore, bargains may be
expected. Fresh Goods viii be received by every
steamer from New York, and the Goods sold at ex-
tremciy low prices, wholesale or retail, for cash.
Navel THOMAS PR ANY.
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL

STOCKTON STREET, SAN FRANCIsCo-Thi
- Hospital from which the County Patients have late
" been removed. Is under the sole management of
the SISTERS OF MERCY, and was opened for the re-
eeption of patients on the first of September
The medical and surgical department will be under the
charge OF DR. \ BOWIE and J. p. WHITNEY There
will be General Wards for Medical and Surgical patients
male and female and Lyingin Ward in charge of an
experienced and competent Nurse also, number of
comfortable private rooms
As the Sisters have means toprovide for the main
tenance and medical cure the sick they not be
able for some time to receive any FREE patients.
The following rate of charges has been fixed upon viz
In the General Wards per week.-mrs. $1,000
In Private Room, per week. 20 90
But if the patient prefers employ his physician
this latter charge will be reduced to SIS per week
Liquors viii be extra months payment in advance
witt be required, unless the be which, in the
opinion OF the Physicians will require that space
time for treatment
20 \ Dispensary connected with the Hospital is
open every day from IL NJ till 2 NJ when out door pa
tients will be prescribed for oct9-3ns
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
PERSIAN SgBEEsEsEV.

V'IE Powder from which this prepared is made en-
tirelv from vegetable mgr cnts collected from all
parts of the world and combined ogher with great skill
and care Two tea spoonfulls put into dry tlnber
large size with sufficient quantity water added pro-
'uceS hhhedatey cooling draught Of charming excel
fence and flavor and health giving effect it adapted
all seasons andoycry ones and especially suited
orthose who 60 10 preventative sickness
cHStIcucSS, ana the generally unpleasant state of the
system ariSi1g from change of climate living 1t al
lessons The dangers ofncarrina diseases un Ter rop-
zeal and all who are about TO take trp TO the Eas
tern States if they regard health ami G. rnfort on
the way should not a 10 ohtana supply before start
ing ana more So itlaics or children with Them or
nras or the sick nothing grateful to the pal
~ an, stomach As TINS and resi7tS the enervating eff
ects of hot countries, WELL unlike ardent spirits ii
does not enfeebe by naninc but strengthens and cx
lrates both body and mind by its nutritious powers
and the energy whchit mpars the digestive process
too should 5eamen5e provided withsome before they
leave the pot.
Those gallant IQen and glorious sons oftoi
Vino brave the userous deep to guard their native soil
With daring hands the white wings of Commerce spread
To bless the world and to earn their bread
glass taken at any time of the day removes all feel
ing OF heat thirst hunger; and its being made
great measure of vegetable acids tends to prevent
rvy and purcs the blood at the time it's also
an invaluable Restorative for those who labor hard for
living such as Farmers Miners Mechanics and Iaborers
and TO Storekcepe Professional AMI Others whose
occupations compel hemto iea scdenarv lives draught
before breakfast gives spirit the businesses OF the
day audast though not least, it is a boon to Woman
who is
The sweetest er sourest source ofa our JOY and woe
That this world can give or life know,
Aud would have pleasant homes and happy lives
Should Sherbert keep, the bestthing made yet,
For with widows tears orphans cries is ever wet
At home, in the house, for husbands. fathers sons
brothers beaux TO and heiro dear selves and da
ing little ones as well Medical who know its com
position speak in the highest terms its utility and all
the poets praise Byron calls it the best Sherbet Moore
makes frequent mention oft and Hazthe great Persian
bard saws
Boy, let yon sparkling Sherbct flow,
And bid thy pensive heart be glad
Prepared by AUGUSTUS HOGG, London, New York
and san Francisco And for by all the respectable
druggists and Dealers, 50 per Bottle one viii
make twelve glasses.
Agents wanted and supplied the most liberal and
convenient terms. Depot at the
DAVIS STREET DUG STORE.
mav9-3m Davis st. uearJackson San Francisco
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
CITY DRUG STORE.


Number 81 Main Street Nevada, California
TUE undersigned has on hand AMI IS constantly re-
cyy.ls9 lar- aud fresh invoice of Drugs, Medicines
faints ois Camrhcna, Brushes Spirits Turpentine,
Alcohol. Irus-f~. shoulder Braces Abdominal Suppor
ters e. &C.. Also aarsc stock ofPatent Medicines CON
sistins in part Of The following articles:
For Coughs and Colds,
DR.. John p. Bulls Pectoral Balsam
w.; Aycg &C., Chevy 1 pal. IA; Jane. Ezpeetorant
Dgjues Cough Lozenges.
SarpariI,a--Eulf- Sarsaps1ila Sands SarsapariIIa
Townsend sarsa. aTlia Guysotts Sarsapalilla
Jas mes Alternative
FeyeranI Ague Cure-Rhode. Fever and Ague Cure.
O-Eoods Clai lgoeuc.
Liniments-rlasc Lintmcut. Hunt, Liniment.
Broe-. Mustang Liniment. Railway Ready Relief.
bavsFaln Killer American Horse Liniment
Bowman Ointment
Ointmonts-ual'y Pain Extractor
Green Mountain Ointment
Holloway 5 Ointment Hc5ler Ointment.
Soley- PHI Ointment. Russia Save sc &c
Jayues }euui.UE1. 8icIane's Vermifnge
T-au~toc.'5 Vcruifuge.
Thompsons Eye Water Grceienberg Eye Lotion.
Pettts Eye Salye.
Balm T11u-auG Flowers. Lubn's Extracts.
Hazjns & Fariua Cologne. peuaud Pomade
Rose Water. Lavender Wafer
Orange FiourWa;er, Florida Water,
Bay Rum.
Fancy Articles.
Tooth Nal. Hair ald Shaving Brushes Combs. Scans
Of an kinds. Agent for The following articles
Hastet -s Gra-orvs German Tonic Huflcrs and Bulls
Sars3paril Bi.ter- Balm of Thousand Flowers Bulls
SarSaParil!a, Dr. Nnhu T. Bulls Pecioral Bllsam. Guy
setts SaiFapacIia and Rhodes Fever and A-ue Cure.
My stock Is large aal the assortment complete which
enables me Ia sen goods the LOWEST market price
FOX CASH. Aiv goods carefully packed and warran-
ted 20 give satisfaction h1thiu quality and price Or
dCr~ fI-lu -ha country solicited
Family Medicines carefully prepared by myself and pre-
scIiVtl1n put MP the best manner and reasonable
prices If you goods in my line gvene call am
prepared to sell both Wholesale andretaila at VERY Low
PRICES.
.5s5sEN EIAssM.
Whoesalc and Retail Druggist
- Main street, Nevada
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
s1sBfs SALE.
That well knoWnOrchard Farm

GtIrUATFD on Napa creek, at Susco Ferry contain.
- ing 29l acres OF land uuder good sawed rail fence
The Orchard contains
1900 FRUIT TREES, &.
and Vines all Of the finest varieties consisting in part of
6,650 Peqch Trees,
Of 30 varieties, and years planted and capable OF
producing with an ordinary favorable season. to bas
kets OF peaches each.
1850 Apple Trees,
Of Il varieties coming into full bearing.
675 Pear Trees,
coming into full bearing.
LOGO Go0seberry Trees,
OF 10 varieties besides Cherries Currauts, Grape
Vines, etc. etc. Also
$40 L0cHst and Walnut Trees,
Planted in Avenues in and around the orchard.
The soil is rich and deep and does not need rriga-
ton situated as l., upon Of the best steamboat
routes IN the state, within four hours sail of this city
IL ENJOYS the hest and cheapest facilities for market Of
any orchard Ia the State. With even the present steam
boat accommodations fruit can be gathered in the
morning and Hithcompa atvcy no land carragccau be
landed and sold hers on the same erpoon as fresh nd
fine As when picked from the trees.
In addition to steamboat travel lines of stages run
hS from Sacramento city, Benccia, sonoua and Napa
1heabove Farm viii positively be Sold and at such
oflarge profits.
For t'ther PARTICULARS and for terms of sale inquire
oil WN. Nicely TU0NPsON, or
DANIEL GIBB * Co.
san francisco or to
j. W. OSBORNE.
San jose, October 31th. 1851.
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
GUIDE

To SCIENTIFIC & PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE.
BY Henry Stephens. T. r. s.. Of Edinburgh, and the
late j. p Norton Professor Scientific Agriculture in
Yale College New Haven Two vol .mes. ROYAL
Octave, 1000 pages, and numerous Woo nd Steel En-
Cravings.
This is, comics sedly, the most complete work Ag
ricui;ure ever published and in order to give it wider
low price of
Five Dollars for the Two Volumes
When sent by mail (post paid to California and Ore
gan the price will be 81 To every other part of the
Union and to Canaia postpaid) So This work is not
the 'Old Book Of the Farm"
- Remttances for any Of the above publications
should always De addressed post paid the publishers
LEONARD SCOTT & co,
March 20-tf No "a Gold street New York
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27

ROBERT JOSEPH.
Importer and Wholesale Dealer in
WATCHES, JEWELRY, DIAMONDS.
Gold Pens, Clocks Watch Materials Tools Glasses &c
III WASHINGTON STREET
Between Montgomery and kearney Cup stairs)
SAN FRANCISCO.
I HANEiust received direct from the manufacturers
large assortment of goods Of the latest STYLES and pat
terms, in the above line
have constantly on hand AMI am in regular recent of
full and complete assormens of goods adapted to the
ahtorna trade othe trade and dealers in the interi
or. would say, your orders viii receive prolnDt and
careful attention Please give me a call
ROBERT JOSEPH
sept. .. 57-:}m
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27
1856 Hops and superior Malt. Isl

1906 Hops and Superior Malt. I>.6
THE UNDERSIGNED most respectfully invite .le
L attention OF BREWERS to tine fact that he nss
made gements to receive monthly from New YORK
few bales Of very choice New Hops, selected and
packed expressly for him. which he guarantees rst
quality, and of the cropof 1886.
The first invoice has Just arrived.
Aiso-To his MALT ESTABLISHMENT. in this city,
the only extensive the country, which Is under
the supernteEiaucc Of an Old PRACTICAL AND En-
PERIENCED MALNrER. where always be had
in any quantities, MALI, guaranteed of very superior
quality.
MfDE FROM CHOICE Old BfRLET.
Which he Offers for sale very low price for CASH.
Prompt and particular attention given all orders
addressed to him the Office of the Pioneer Malt House
No 81 and 50 Washington street, San Francisco.
APPS 3mis LEWIS ;. FORD
The Nevada journal., 1857-11-27

Between Sansome and Montgomery Streets,
SAN FRAN CISCO.
DAVID JONES, PROPRIETOR.
THIS FINE FOURSToRY BRICK HOUSE,
l. with granite front, is now in perfect order and IN
der the superintendence of DAVID JONES, formerly
of Jones Hotel san Francisco and Sacramento.
Mr. Jones wishes to inform his friends, and the public
generally, that they will always find him at home, day
and night ready and willing to attend to the wants of
his guests in his usual style and at the most moderate
rates. The house has already several of the best fami
lies in the city and pleasant for several The
greatest will be taken to make the family circle
pleasant and select The proprietor invites famild and
the public to give him call as he feels assured if they
do they will call again. ic26