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The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-14
The Settlers--Judge Ralston.

In the Journal Of last week we took
decided issue with that portion of the
American platform established at Sacra-
mento pertaining to Settlers. Acting
upon the impression which in these parts
appears to be general, that that platform
was designed for Judge Ralston to stand
upon, whose opinions we supposed to
square with it, we pronounced against
the American candidate for Supreme
Judge. Since going thus far in opposi-
ton to the American party, Judge Raj
ston has addressed the citizens of Neva-
da, and briefly defined his position on
the Settler question. AS we understand
him. he is not Settler in any sense we
have heard the term defined in this State
but believes the State legislature incom-
petent to enact laws for the protection
of the Settler as against the rights of
grant owners. The redress the Settler
demands is to be obtained from the Gen
eral, not the State government. 1t is
impossible for State Legislature to af-
feet the rights of land owners by any
Settler act. Such we learn to be Judge
Ralston's doctrine, and in this we con-
cur. For this we have been contending,
and if need be, shall still contend. We
are not, therefore, longer opposed to
Judge Ralston as the candidate of the
American party.
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Mr.. Weller's Speech.

MI. Weller ope6cu.
Weller address, ed us on Saturday
night. A fair crowd was in attendance.
He commenced with an apology and
ended with benediction or something
similar. The inter lardings were of the
old style, consisting of stale stories We'll
Ter never fails to repeat, defences of
himself, Misrepresentation of his polit-
ical opponents, Pedagogical Aourishes
for the people, and blasphemous inter-
weavings of scrip ture he never read.
The speech fell still-born among the
crowd. There was little enthusiasm,
and very little feeling of ally kind man
Tested. A good idea of the speech may
be gathered from the reply of an Ohio
Democrat who wa asked how he liked
it" well, 1 like it tolerably well"
said he with a drawl, "but Weller don't
deliver it as well as he did eighteen
years ago."
There was, however, something new
in the speech after all. His apostrophe
to the Irish and Germans is an innova-
ton. Failing to include the English, a
group of Cornishmen left the crowd in
high dudgeon at the preferment of Irish
over themselves. We mention this fact
that Weller may avail himself of it and
put in word of commentator for this
most industrious class of our citizens at
the next place he visits.
In Europe it is customary among
theatricals to have band of applauders
called claqueurs, whose duty it is to
stamp, yell and kick up dust when a
miserable play is being enacted, and to
silence the Kisses. We advise Weller
to get few chaps of brazen threats
and adamantine lungs" to follow him
round and break the death-like silence
with which his speech is received. Let
us have a semblance of applause when
the biggest gun of the party is fired off,
if the real thing cannot be had. Hired
mutes at an Irish wake are better than
no mourners at all. So much for We'll
Ter.
Tom Williams played light after
piece just to show, as he said, what he
could do if called upon to do little le-
gal talk for the State. Tom. didn't
come so near showing his ability here as
his weakness In truth we have a
poor town for him to show well in
Two former Attorney Generals reside
here, and two candidates for the office,
each of which is possibly capable of
making a lawy er of him, though we
doubt it. How came Williams to get
the Democratic nomination for Attorney
General, is question of as difficult So
luton as the c celebrated interrogatory
about Billy Patterson. The mysterious
dispensations of Providence are about
the only reply. 1t is about as inexpli-
cable as the verdict of petit jury
Tom, if we may be allowed sugges-
ton, is perhaps sop to old line Wings.
Gall and vinegar then have again been
administered in sop to aggravate the
pangs of death.
After Williams had concluded and
the meeting pronounced adjourned, in
obedience to a call from the audience
A. A. Sargent made his appearance and
was about to " feather in +" on his oppo-
nent who had just spoken, when the de-
mocracy set up the most deafening yells,
whoops and brayings, and would not al
low him to proceed. Strict disciples of
Jefferson these who are afraid of free
speech and free discussion!
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~ An old friend of ours, Still Slush-
er, has united his fortunes and good
qualities with the firm of Allston, New
man & Co. Good luck to him any
where he may go.
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DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-Quite a
sensation was produced yesterday by
the report, which flew on the wings of
the wind, that the celebrated General
Chiles had arrived in town. It is pre-
sumed the General is on sojerin expe-
dition.-
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PUBLIC SPEAKING.-Edward c,tanlv
and Col. j. G. Zabriskie are announced
to address the citizens of Nevada, in
mass meeting on Friday evening, the
21st instant.
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CONSTABLE'S SALE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Nevada. &c =
BY virtue of an execution me delivered issued
from the Court of John Anderson an acting Jnssce o,
Aug 9Th, A. D. 1857, to safety judgments rendcrcd
by sad Court on the 9th day of Aug A. d. 1857 in IA
vor OF Narenger and against George Sparks JON,
interest damages and costs ofsuit have taken in E1
ecution and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the
descrioed property to wit All the right title
Cohen ana Others comprising the company of Cohen
Co IN and to certain Lot of Mining Claims situated an
american Hi in the Township of Nevada and known .,
the cohen Cos claims with all the appurtcnauccs he
longing fhereuntc will expose the same for ssIt in
Ilon OF :. "a Garks ofee on Broad street. on THURS
OF y clock, A. NJ and O'Clock, p NJ Taken as tht
properly OF Sparks Therlwel Cohen and others 70
isiy the ABOVE demands and accruing costs
Nevada, Aug ust 13th 1851 o0A'' "0'e'
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tee was adopted, and the delegates Of
the respective districts were requested
to recommend the names Of their can
didates for the office of Assembly.
The name of Col. James Collins, of
Cherokee was recommended to the Con-
vention by the Bridgeport and Eureka
delegates, and, on motion, he was de-
clared the nominee of the Convention
by reclamation.
The following persons were then re-
commended by their respective districts
and severally nominated by acclama-
ton.
J. X. Smith, of Rough & Ready; G..
w. Tallman, of Alpha; S. D. Bos-
worth, of Grass Valley, and John Will
liams, of Nevada.
Messrs. Tallman, Bosworth and Will
liams being present upon their nomina-
ton, briefly addressed the Convention
with appropriate remarks, returned their
thanks, and pledged themselves to work
for the success of the ticket. Mr.. Bos-
worth, of Grass Valley, particularly
stated his adherence to the principles
of the American party, and pledged
himself that if defeated in the coming
contest unlike some few others in for
mer times) he would be no less jealous
in the cause which he espoused. They
were each received with applause.
Mr.. Collins and Smith not being pre-
sent, were endorsed by their friends be-
fore the Convention as being men iden-
tilted with the interests of the county
and in every way qualified for the posi-
ton assigned them.
On motion, the following persons were
then selected as candidates of the re-
| spective districts for the office of Coun-
ty Supervisors:
District No. /. Jesse S. Wall
District No. 2. B. B. Troxel.
District No. 3. Thomas McCabe.
E. G. Cheek, of Grass Valley, was
nominated by reclamation for the office
of Superintendent of Public Schools.
Will N. Rabbits, of Nevada, was
nominated by reclamation for the Office
of Coroner.
On motion, the present Central Com
mittee of the county was adopted by
this Convention with the exception OF
E. J. Pike-Caleb Remington being Sc
lected in his place.
A collection was taken up to pay the
expenses for the use of the theatre.
On motion, the usual thanks were te n
dered to the officers of the Convention
for the fair and impartial manner in
which they had discharged their respec-
tive duties.
The proceedings of the Convention
were ordered to be published in the
Nevada Journal, Sacramento Age and
Sacramento Union.
The Convention then adjourned wi th
three cheers for the American party,
and three cheers for the nominees of
the Convention.
A. B. DIBBLE, Pres't
THoS. p. HAwLEY, Sec'y.
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j. 8. LANDEKER.
DEALER
Groceries & Provisions.

NE Undersigned would respectfully inform the citi
zes OF Nevada and surrounding country Thu he ha
taken his old stand on 49,
COMMERCIAL STREET.
Where he intends keeping constantly on hand large
supply OF the best articles the market affords in his line
which will be sold rates to suit the times Miner,
orders filled promptly and to the satisfaction of pares
purchasing
Goods delivered Free of Charge.
Give me call at the
Fire-Proof Building, Commercial street
Nevada August 18th la57-tf
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BURBANK's Observation-Disclosures a
fine troupe of imitation darkies give an
entertainment at Frisbie's. Look at
their card and then look at them.
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Married.

In this city August 6h the National Exchange by
the Rev Mr. Morrow JOHN w. TURyEY, of Cherokee
to OLIVE E Srow of Sacramento.
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$50 Reward.

STOLEN from the Quintay Ranch on the aeth ~ II,
- ly, Black Mare Mule, black nose about fouT,es,
hands high with aPreo marks. nd branded as follows
w IN q on night neck and J. C. left neck, und E,
reward Of $25 win be paid for Information ieaJ;
the recovery Of the mule and s25 for the thief or
FOR both. Address 49,
Aug a. 1857 wM roNN ,x,,
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A. b. DIBBLE, Pres
THos. P. HAwLEY, Sec'y.

ROBBERY. Wednesday night,
some rascals entered the cabin of Phil
lips & Hoyt, at the brick yard, and car
ried off boots, clothing, dishes, provisions
&c F, every thing edible, except little
sugar. Ten men were sleeping in the
room at the time. One of them motto ed
noise at the room in the night, but
thinking it was a companion coming to
bed late, said nothing. The scamps
were tracked to "Gallows Hill''-a pro-
per locality, and there the trail was lost
We are of opinion their trail will be lost
more efectually at some gallows hill, if
they don't stop such practices.
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Notice.

State Of California. County of Nevada, IS.
IN PROBATE COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Henry Jefferson,
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom 1t may concern
In that viii, purporting to be the last will and tesa-
ment Of Henry Jefferson deceased, has into the
of the Probate Court of the county of Neva
da and State aoresad and also petition for letters
esamentary upon the estate of said deceased and
said Probate Court has appointed Thursday the 10Th ay
of August A. D. 1857 at 10 o'clock A. M of that date
time for proving said will and the hearing OF said
petition
By Order of the Probate Court, A
RUFUS SHOEMAKER Clerk
BY WIN. SMITH D. c.
Buckner & HILL Attorneys for Petitioner
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10 Tins cs.fbrnis Buster, los. received and for all
4VV-f LEkkzRp BEANS co So grosg 8.
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Jul Jun lhinA nc ulu. Ooine say tney
were four and some as high as ten feet
apart. Two witnesses for the defense
swore that Moffat advanced after the
second blow, grabbed the pistol, Butler
stepped back step. jerking the pistol
and it went off at the instant. The ball
entered in the right side at the seventh
rib-about three inches from the navel
Moffat put his hands on the wound
was supper ed to a chair, and Butler es
capped. Moffat died the next night.
The prosecution was conducted by
Messrs. Musser and Spear of Downie-
vile, the defence by VIM. M. Stewart
and A. A. Sargent of Nevada. Much
ability was evinced on both sides-the
defense especially fighting every inch
of the ground with an earnestness and
determination we have never seen ex-
ceeded. But the facts were crushingly
against them, and no acumen, courage
or eloquence could arrest the doom OF
the prisoner. The multitude in atten-
dance through the trial, almost without
exception, sided against the prisoner,
and had made up ats verdict, long be-
fore the jury decided the case officially.
AS one of the counsel deprecatingly re-
marked the very air seemed heavy with
prejudice against the prisoner, and it
would require more courage on the part
of hejuryto give him the benefit of a
reasonable doubt, and find for an offense
less than murder, if they felt so inclined,
than it would to find him guilty of MUIR
der.
The jury was absent about fifteen
minutes, and in the midst of breath
less silence, rendered their verdict 'sguil-
ty of murder as charged in the indict-
ment." We are told the prisoner quiet
ly remarked, II shall not have to an
swer to my God for the crime of murder. ;
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OBITUARY.


Among the victims in the brave little Nicara-
guam alnyve are called upon to chronicle the
name Of THOMAS HATCH, brother Of our es-
teemed fellow-citizcn Winsow Hatch, Esq, Of
this parishs gs ss.t szs5iszz5 .rH.A
Mr. Hatch was born in Richmond, Me-. Sept.
IL. 1885, and emigrated to Louisiana in 1s42.-
After residing here few syean h" removed to
Texas, whore be joined an expedition against
Mszies. in which country he did good service nm
DER tie shadow Of the stars and stripes. Al the
expiration II the war he connected himself with
. South American exploring expedition. during
which be visited the most noted scenes Of that
eoatinent. Returning to Texas he found the gall
liant Rangers preparing for an expedition to ass;st
walker in his work Of regenerating Central Amer
e. He jcined them, went to Nicaragua. and
Participating in some welI-fought battles, and
sktisg many hardships incidental to camp life
= that cssnszy, was taken sick and died on the
l4sh # February lat May he rest in peace.
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n,.rH1yA GREEN RooM.-On Saiur.
1.r evening, while one Of the largest and
. u brilliant audiences ever seen IN
I a~.,;c. was enjoying the splendid per-
s.m.nce of Linda di Cbamouni. in the
,ns;,.delohia Academy Of Music, there
49,. , scene Of startling contrast be-
hind The curtain. 4 very worthy men,
h"r of the female chorus, whose services
from her long experience, were very val
nsble. died very suddenly in the Green
Room, jus. as the opera was about 2a TO De.
a;o If disease Of her heart. It was q
s shocking and solemn incident, and created
= sr,a, deal Of agitation among the per-
= especially among the choris.ers,
who have 50 long been ASSOCIATED with
her and accustomed to follow her IN the
performances. :,
Il was some time before the singers
could recover their composure sufficiently
to enable them to go on. b" Inc vas'
audience before the curain knew nothing
Of the sad tragedy that had occurred, and
:, w,. mt deemed advisable to Inform
,hem oft. There was delay Of ten or
ffeen minutes in the commencement OF
or,he performance, but then the curtain
rose. and the Swiss villagers appeared,
smiling and gay in their rustic costume a.a
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nouma Town Council.
Houaa. April 8, 1857.


The new Board Of Trustees assembled thus day,
and after being duly sworn, proceeded to Organize
Themselves by electing F. 5. Goode mayor; "A. !:
Delaport, Assessor; E. N. do 1feu Cierk' ana
:. Wolf Collector and Constabls.
On motion, it was Resolved: That the Mayor
il requested to examine the Lava and report on
he accounts Of ]. D. Umberfeld and N. II.
Rightor by next meeting
On motion it was Resolved: That IN annual
tax Of two hundred dollars b levied on the taxable
property of the town Of Houma for the year 1857
and that after the necessary notification by the
Mayor, an election Be held for the purpose Of TAX
ing the sense Of the qualified voters Of the town Of
Houna upon the proprety Of levying An additions
u tai Of three hundred dollars for the year 1851,
making with the aforesaid sum of two hundred
dollars already levied, the sum Of i've hundred
dollars and that at said election all those in favor
Of said additional tax shall have written on their
Tickets Tax" and those against the same shall
have written thereon " No TAX" That should a
majority Of the said voters be in favor Of the said
addtional tax the same be- assessed upon the taxa
BE property as the regular tai, and that the Col
lscaor proceed to collect and pay over the same,
together with the aforesaid regular tax of two
hundred dollars. 8a ua .1s.nA sr.7ri1t.z5
Be it further Resolved: That the Mayor be au-
thorzsd to accept the donation made by the par
sh on the 9Th day Of April 1851, Of Batture for
the Ne Of Market House. a4sia5#5 @ %
Town Council adjourned to first Saturday Of
jane, 1851. Signed, s saa tes53 zs45
s.n F.s. GOODE, Mayor.
E. n. Du TREIL, Clerk. A.
thereby certify the foregoing to be true and
faithful copy Of all the proceedings Of the meet
ing held this day. t@ = e#ta9h So
Witness. ny hand this 2lst day Of March,
A. D. 1857. E. N. Du TREIL., Clerk.
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| Terms AND CoNDrrIoHs-The plantation, slaves,
stock and farming utensils attached to the same
in block. The purchaser to assume the payment
Of mortgage in favor Of Armand Pile, for the
sum Of thirty-two thousand two hundred and
twenty seven dollars and fifty cents, with inter-
est at the rate Of ten per cent. per annum, from
the first day of April 1857, now past due. but on
which the holder Of the mortgage has given time
till first day of April 1858; twenty five thousand
dollars cash the balance Of the price payable in
five equal instruments: One on the first day of
April Of each of the years eighteen hundred and
ffty-eight, eighteen hundred and fit y-nine,
eighteen hundred and sixty, eighteen hundred and
sixty zone, aud eighteen hundred and sixty-two.
each instalment bearing interest at the rate Of
eight per cent per annum from the day of sale.
The purchaser give notes with security in soIdo
secured by mortgage aud privilege upon the
plantation and slaves, under the pact de non
aiienando, payable to the order Of, and endorsed
by the purchaser, at the Office Of the Recorder Of
Teriebonne.
The girl Alice and the section %. and south.
west quarter of section &c. in Township Is, Range
Is, payable Cash.
The sugar mill payable one half cash and enc
half ON the first day Of April 1858, purchaser
furnishing note with security in solido. payable at
the Office Of the Recorder, and bearing interest at
the rate of eight per cent after maturity.
Lot No. 3. of section No. 100, Township 10,
Range Is, ayable by thirds: One third on the
first day Of April Of each Of the years eighteen
hundred and fifty EIGHT. eighteen hundred and fif-
ty- mine, and eighteen hundred and sixty. Pur-
chaser furnishing notes with security in solido,
payable at the office Of the Recorder. with eight
per cent. interest after maturity, aud secured by
mortgage, with vendors privilege.
Lots or sections IS, sc, 81, SO, 9, 40, Al, AZ,
40, so, 81, So and So, in Township 16. Range II,
in lots of one or two numbers each, to suit pur-
chasers, payable by thirds: One third on the first
day Of April of each Of the years eighteen hun
bred and fifty-eight, eighteen hundred and fifty.
nine and eighteen hundred and sixty. Purchas
to give their notes with security in soIido, pay
able at the Office of the Recorder, secured by
mortgage and vendors privilege.
| One undivided third only, Of the property here
in described under the numbers and 5 belongs
to the succession, but the whole property will be
offered by me for sale by authority of owners Of
the remaining two thirds.
The plantation will be shown by the overseer
to those desiring to look at it. and l will show
plans Of the property and give any other informa-
ton to those who.may desire it at my office in
Thbodaux.
A. BEATTY, Executor.
Parish of Terreboone ApriI 4. 1857
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BI.SULPHITE OF LINE.
THE UNDERSIGNED having esia

fNHE UNDERSIGNED having estab.
l. Iished aBI-STLPHATE OF LIME MANUPACTO-
RY in the City Of New Orleans, take pleasure in stating 70
the Planters generally that they prepared through
the assistance Of experienced Chemist, b. furnish
snperiar article. SMITH, Mcleod CO.
@OFFtCE-No. Is, Common Street N. Orleans.
Messrs. SMITH 4 co. our duly su,hosizei agents
at the Terrebonne station Of the Opelousas Rail- I'D.
ns-u g., Mel CO.
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SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLIES
.,rr-.,.-:af- 81 Fgs elss. =.

!" TAs gentlemen q Hssna an vsesp,, ~.
sossd nat s'sk has jast received splendid stock
~sasaeaAe gssAs. which 10 vin nehe mn !. o,a., 4,
- htee fashioa. Ala, 4 heeu,ful ...o,,,,.,. :.
AssAA en's E1raisAi1g Geeds,
100 NV descsipasn. and seiected with great care
-4sl'l ~ fhh narksk Can st fsedaicks rssh,onab,e
Gsgne's Row. whfk sAs sas,sstme,th 60.
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9AABR0rYpn PIcTuREs.

NE. J. 8. MCCLURE respectfully in.
ksns The pablo hat Il has Do Houma. and
van b prepared to taks pictures 1t the Court
neoss fss lev days. Ladies and gentlemen
~ requested seean aA1 - spee;msns Of this in
imitahe an.
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Bi.suiphite Of Lime.

NHE SUBSCRIBERS INFORM the plant
l. ing community that their works for the manufacture
Of the BISULPHITE OF LINE in the Of ThibOdax.
in successful operation and that they are now ready
Manu,acturers By purchasing OF Us, planters will save
the freight from New ORR ans, and be allowed the highest
price for the empty barrels which they my return
Thibodaux Nov, /. 1856. SCUDDAY EWING.
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At the Brick Store"
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS!
GAGNE BROTHER

\ RE Just opening the NEST complete asson-
IA ment of seasonable merchandise ever brough:
to this parish. We viii not attempt to enumerate
the articles comprising our stock, but believe We
have every thing that could reasonably be asked
for and all of the very newest and best quality.
The ladies are particularly solicited to come
and see the stock in their department, which has
been selected from among the best and most
fashionable fabrics in the market.
uI2s-2t GAGNE g. BROTHER.