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The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

The RoADs.-The roads, everywhere,
from what we can see and hear, are in
worse condition than they were ever
known to be before. 1t is almost i'm.
possible for wagons to navigate; in
many places the bottom seems to be
dropped out. The stages on some Of
roads manage to run, or rather creep
along some way; but they, too, we think,
will soon fail to find bottom, if it con-
tinues to rain, snow, freeze and thaw, as
it has been doing for some time past
Billy Wilson has been obliged to with
draw his stage line from this place to
San Juan, on account of the impassi-
bility of the road, but he will again re-
sumo his regular trips as soon as posi-
BILE.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

MAN TRAPS. - We hereby warn all
foot passengers to beware of the bottom
less mud hole just beyo the bridge at
to cross it last night, and we: succeeded
after fashion but we saw another man
"a short man-attempt the same feat,
and we think he failed. When we left
he was up to his knees in mud and rap
idly sinking. Some swearing was being
done about that time. 1t may be all
right with him in the spring. Nothing
but a shaft could reach him now.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

ANOTHER RICHMoND.-We learn from
a reliable source that A. P. Crittenden,
Esq, is about to add his name to the
great multitude which no man can num-
Der of senatorial aspirants. His pre-
tentions are fostered by the Hon. Henry
A. Crabb, and he reckons on a rather
mongrel support of Know-Nothings,
Republicans and Democrats.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

FATAL ACCIDENT.-Ont themorning of
the 26th instant, fatal accident occurr-
ed near Washington on the line of the
Poor Mans Greek Ditch. At a place
where the Ditch crossed small ravine
the earth became soaked and loosened
by the action of the water, causing the
ground of the hill to slide away. A mass
of earth and stones, thirty feet in width,
and three or four feet in depth, carried
away log cabin in which Patrick Ro-
gan and Michael Clark were lying asleep.
The noise of the slide was heard and as
sistance Immediately rendered. The
dead body of Rogan was found in the
ravine covered with earth and water.
and horribly mangled. Clark was still
living, but died on Sunday last, of the
injuries received. The bodies have been
taken to Grass Valley for burial.
A coroner's inquest was held over the
body of Rogan and verdict found in
accordance with the above facts.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

The STREETs.-Owing to fluid con.
dition of streets, the ladies are compelled
to stay at home, and the only specimens
of animated nature seen abroad are COM
mon creatures. such as hogs, horses,
mules and men.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02
THsATRE-Dur;ng the mast week |

THEATRE.-During the past week,
the representations at the theatre have
been sustained with unabated interest.
The benefit of Mr.. Warwick, on Mon
day evening, was attended by large
audience, and must have been a crafty
ing evidence to that gentleman of the
high esteem in which he is held by our
citizens. Mr.. Warwick's popularity is
well deserved. AS an actor, he is ma
tural, unaffected, showing keen appre-
citation of the characters he assumes.
and an admirable power of expression.
In addition to this, his social qualities
are such as demand the respect and es-
TEEN of all who know him.
Last Tuesday evening was the benefit
of Miss Deming. The house was we'll
filled, and the audience highly pleased
with the entertainment. Miss Deming
possesses high merit as an actress, and
has many warm and admiring friends in
this place. Young Miss Louise. danseuse
and singer, although a new arrival, has
already become very popular, and was
one of the attractions of the evening.
This evening is the benefit of Mr..
Woodland. We hope that the numerous
friends who have SO often laughed at
him, will not fail to give him, on that
occasion, a substantial proof of their ap-
probation.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

MONUMENTAL HoTEL.-The inau-.
guration of this new hotel came off last
evening, in fine style. Crush kept open,
house, and treated his numerous friends.
in the most liberal manner. His neas
house is larger and more commodioas,
than the old, and as he is good fellow.
we predict for him large share Of tho
public patronage.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

ARRIvAL.-We are glad to note the
arrival at San Francisco of two old
citizens of Nevada-Arthur Haga dorm
and T. Henry. They have each taken
partner for life, during their absence.
We congratulate them heartily upon
their good luck, and hope they will re-
sumo their residence at Nevada.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

SERIOUS AFFRAY.-Last Saturday,
a stabbing affair came off at Grass Val
ley, in which A. o. Thoms and a man
named Ferguson, were the parties. We
have heard several different versions OF
the matter, and as nearly as we can as
certain, the facts are as follows A quar-
rel arose between the two, when Thoms
struck Ferguson in the face, who there
upon drew knife and stabbed Thoms
in the breast. The parties closed, and
in the struggle. Thoms got poss ession
of the knife and inflicted several wounds
on Ferguson. We learn that both are
likely to recover.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

~ The Supper given by the Ladies
of the Catholic Church came off on We'd
nesday Evening last, at the Temperance
Hall. Notwithstanding the rain, and
the danger of crossing from Main street
to the Hall, without pilot, the room
was densely crowded with ladies and
gentlemen. and everything seemed to
pass off pleasantly. The table was fur
nished with all the luxuries of the seas.
on, and very tastefully arranged. After
the supper they concluded with a merry
dance, having fine band of music in at
tendance, all joined in dancing the old
year out and the new one in. The re-
ceipts amounted to about $500.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

CHANGE OF HouR.-The service oft
the Episcopal church will be held next.
Sunday at the House of DIR. Overton. At,
half-past two o'clock p. NJ instead OF
eleven o'clock A. M., as usual
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

- VIM. F. Anderson has retired
from the editorial chair of our neighbor
the Democrat, after a years devotion to
the quill. During his administration, the
Democrat was conducted in a gentle
manly and digniied style, and its edito-
rial columns were singularly free from
those low personalities and disgusting
vulgarisms which are SO commonly re-
sorted to by political journals. We bid
him friendly farewell, and hope his
successor may be as fine gentleman.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

u Snookssays there are two classes
of people in the world, for whom he has
no particular liking, the one is. women.
and the other men.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

~We are indebted to Welch Of the-
Pioneer, and Hamlin of the Broad stress.
Book Store. for abundant favors in tbs.
way of newspapers and periodicals dug,
ing the past week. Much obliged. gea.',
tlemen.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

HWe understand that, owing to tbs.
impossible state of the roads between.
this place and Forest City, the stage
will be temporarily withdrawn from that,
route.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

New FIRM.-T. B. Mcfarland and!
A. G. Niles have formed partnership,
for the practice of law Their office il.
in Rilcy's new brick building, corner Of
Pine and Broad streets.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

The Observation-Disclosures of snow
and rain has fallen during the last week
in our vicinity. AT this present writing
the snow lies six feet deep at Eureka,
and in many directions the roads are
impossible Notwithstanding two days
rain, the hills about our town are still
white with snow. The clouds give no
sign as yet of letting up, aud there is
every prospect Of a greater supply of
this necessary element than we have
had for years.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02
MARYLAND.

position taken by little Maryland in the
last Presidential campaign, any true
American might we'll be excused for a
half-formed hankering after claiming
her for his native State. Her position is
an anomalous one, and characterized by
peculiarities which attach to none of her
sisters. The contest, so far as the Bu-
chanan and Fremont parties were con-
cerned, was strictly a struggle between
the North and the South-a struggle
for and against slavery. Under such
circumstances, it was, in manner, ex-
cusable, however wrong, for the slave
States to go for Buchanan and the free
States for Fremont. On the other hand,
however, to repudiate sectional feelings
to discard the prejudices of birth and
edueation-to sacrifice local sentiments
on the altar of national patriotism-in a
word, to be governed by that high,
broad affection for our national unity
which alone constitutes us one people"
and upon which the preservation of the
constitution of our fathers depends-all
this demands the exercise of the highest
elements of character and the purest
essence of patriotism. THIS, Maryland
alone has done, and for it she has the
admiration of all, (unless it be those SO
entirely soaked in locofocoism as to be
past the admiration of anything good,
or Republicans SO utterly "gone" as to
think there is nothing good in the world
that don't smell of niggers)
All the slave States, except Maryland,
voted for Buchanan all the free States
except four, voted for Fremont, Those
four, however, occupy an entirely diff
ferent position from the one assumed by
Maryland. Her position is natural and
dignifed; theirs unnatural, undigni6ed ID
and humiliating. She, with a Just un-
derstanding of her own rights as a mem
Der OF the Confederacy, says to her sis
ters that, for the sake of harmony, she is
willing to yield portion of them, and
to compromise their difficulties they,
with servitude that is pitiable, give,
unreservedly, everything they have got
at the mere demanding, and. sell, as it
were, their birth-right, with the vague
hope Of receiving a mess of pottage
hereafter. She occupies the position Of
one who endeavors to end quarrel
occurring between different members OF
his own family; they the position of one
who, in quarrel between his own family
and another, joins the other against his
own-a Montague aiding the Capulets.
BY this proof that the national senti-
ment has not entirely departed, Mary
land has merited the thanks of the true
lovers OF our Government everywhere,
and created for herself a proud and
enviable reputation. The patriotism of
hersons will now be as proverbial as the
beauty of her daughters. May they
both be eternal; and if, in the revolu-
tions of time, republican liberty should
be crushed out in her sister States, may
she make her last home in the hearts of
her citizens may the eagle build his
final eyry in her mountains, and the
thirty-one stars, driven from their places
in the heavens, cluster in one brilliant
constellation over her shores.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

~ A portion of the Atlantic mail.
arrived in Nevada at late hour Lass
evening.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

- There are five State prison con-
viots in San Francisco. Some have obs
tanned permission to visit their families,
and some are making arrangements for
new trials.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

To BE HUNG.-John Wise and John
Fehley, convicted of murder in the sec
ond degree, was sentenced to be exc
cuted on the 10th inst, in the county of
Trinity.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02
CORRESPONDENCE.

NEVADA, January lst, 1887
Messrs Frisbie & Bain-Gcntlemen ,=
We, the members of your company and attaches Of
men, and of tcstifying the liberal in which
you have acted during the brief which
has passed. respectfully tender Complimentary
Benefit take place at such time may best suit your
convenience. We gentlemen,
Your ob't servants,
Mr. 7 III WARWICK j. r. WOODWARD.
Miss orrsr DHuISG Mrs. J. d. MCGOWAN
j. d. McGowAx Miss LOUISE SWEET,
T. r. PAuLLIN JSo. +. FERGUSON.
T. n HANKS PETER EARL.
J. NJ LxNGpoS J. C. DgFoRREsT,
GEO, TIRRELL, WN LAPEIAE,
G. n TALLMAS JOHN TURSEA.
Z. w. CHASE, W. CANAAN,
George A. GRAY, G. E. wiTHINGroy.
WM SCHROEDER, PHILo W. RICE,
GEORGE PIERcg, J.W. McNUTr.
D. B. wILMARTH.
NEVADA, January LIST. 1857
Ladies apd Gentlemen-
We have received with grateful feelings the evideneS
of your contained in your generous offer Of Com
pmentary benefit Our pleasure is heightened BY
the consideration that it has been constant desire
during the period of our connection with you
your kind wishes and regard.
We accept with pleasure the Benefit you tender US,
and would name Monday Evening, JAM 5th, ifit wiir
suit your convenience.
We remain,
Aus' @'' Your ob' scrvrs
L. p FnIsBfB,
C. II. Balm.
To Mr.. warwick. Miss Deming, woodard Pauliin.
MCGOWAN, Ferguson and others.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

u Hugh F. McDermott, Esq. the
great Tragedian, offered his services to
the Eureka Fire Company, No, l, of Ma
rysville, to play for their benefit which
they declined accepting.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

70 Taking stroll around town yes
terday on a prospecting tour for "New
Years" we noticed number of gentle
men in store, on Broad street and went
in. We found them refreshing them
selves with some soup which was simmer
ing in large kettle on the back room
stove. Upon an invitation we joined
them-found it exceedingly palatable.
more SO than any soup we had ever tas-
ted-talked with the gentlemen, who all
appeared to be in most companionable
mode, and then took some sOup-listen-
ed awhile 10 an excellent story, which
drought down the house" and then took
some somp-after which we took some
soup and went out. When we got into
the street we felt sort O. queer-Broad
street looked sleeper than we ever MOTTO
ed it before-felt a disposition to sit down
went into the next house and did set
down-fell into a pleasant reverie, and
entirely forgot several little things we
had intended to do, and was aroused
couple of hours afterwards by messen-
ger sent after copy. 1t was very singu-
lar soup ed,-but it must have been
soup, for it had crackers in it.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

u Senators Waite ad Chase left for
the capital this morning to enter upon
their legislative duties.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

LITTLE YORK.-Water has been scarce
at this mining locality for the last week
or two, on account of the main ditch
which supplies them being temporarily
filled up with snow. This point is usu-
ally well provided with the all essential
element. The claims which have been
opened are all paying well, and the
pro liabilities are that there is still much
undeveloped wealth in the vicinity
We do not know of any other place in
the county, which offers greater induce
mcnts for prospecting
The miners of Little York were to
have had a grand trial of skill with the
rife, on yesterday, (New Years day in
shooting match betw cen the eastern
and middle states men, parties of the
first part and the western and southern
men, parties of the second part We
have not heard the result, but suppose
there was some "sharp sho ,ting" all
around. Great interest was takenin the
matter, and the whole community was
enlisted on the one side or the other.
The Little Workers are good fellows
barring their politics, which is mixed
We hope they had a good time.
~ Persons are often heard to ex-
press surprise at the frequent use in le-
gal documents, of such words as .'said,''
aforesaid" &C., rot observing that it
prevents the necessity of repeating much
longer phrases. We lately heard, how
ever ofa New York lawyer who used
one of the aboue words in rather an un-
usual connection, which may, or may
not have been in print before. The said
lawyer brought an action against COM
mon carrier for lost goods, and after al
leging in his complaint, that the defend
ant had faithfully promised and under
taken to deliver them at Albany, in
good order and well conditioned-the
acts of God and the public enemies alone
excepted" he further set forth that
"the said goods had been wholly lost to
plaintiff, through the carelessness of
defendant, and not by the act of the
aforesaid God or the public enemies
above mentioned.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

ARREsT.-An Indian, called Charley,
was arrested near this place on Satur-
day last, on charge of murder commit.
ted at Whisky Bar, Placer county, a
few months since. 1t seems that Char
ley was arrested at the time of the al
legged crime, but escaped from the
hands of the officers, and has since been
concealed in the vicinity of Nevada
When he was first rect gnized he sham
med broken back, but recovered in
season to do some very good running
before an officer could be brought to the
spot. Constable Gregory, however. by
means of few judicious threats, sue
ceeded in re-arresting him, and lie is
now lodged in the county Jail. He will
be sent to Auburn for examination.
The Nevada journal., 1857-01-02

we are not satisfied that either its radi-
cal modification or its repeal would be
expedient. A law much similar to ours
exists in nearly every State in the
Union, and in some of fthem-Massachu
setts, for instance-not even a bond at
its commencement is required. Let us
try it while longer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1857-05-07
s1R. LUCAS AT sGGRTIxsBUao.


To day We pabsish sYhopiieai fepor, Of the
speech of Mr.. LCcAs, at Maninsturg on Mon
day The s7'h. ulL We have glazed hastily over
IL, and only etsm Il neeessafy 10 femarE We have
no doubt that az tar his course 10 regard to what
ever MEASURES bcsIcss that u Distribution, may
be presented 10 congsess. Mr. l., will be expected
to act asd cooperate with the Democratic parry
The Dissatisfaction parry Ia this cis,riei kaow very
VET that he Is fun FLOODED, dyed in the WOOL
democrat, and, ID giving him their support hey
do 30 solely on The grounds Of Bic beiog Ia favor
Of disuibuiiSa.
We 10 SVi seek to Influence, IN any way sim
gle vote Tor or agaias, Mr.. l. for We believe him
10 be fully capable o; eoadaetiag Ihe canvass with
discretion ana iatsnesL Asi il fenlios for bis
ois-iiBe friends stand By him. and be to be euo-
'ent 10 receive all The votes he qum the dis,Tl-
button men IN tAis district He ana3es, IN Ais
speech. 20 a ramoF Of bis having received teIs-
sraphie tesPsi.h rom fhc Convention o. WIN
easssr We can ada oar les,imosy and say most
positively iEat acre vas noae sen, to him The
Convention acted on their own responsibility, ahd
their setios Sss based altogether upon the FAC,
that. a. Mr. Lees had ALREADY aanoaaeed him
sell distribatios nan and The Candidate 81 lbe
Oid-liserS- asd made saeh by ,hsm--tkers was no
occasion to bominai-. Thsy we're wiHing 10 Jet
ar. LEeAs and Nj. fAsLSSsH have Il 70 hem
s~Ires
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1857-05-07
PgSciIiScs.

We had designed giving sketch Of our
late trip to the ksnawbA Valley, bus other
subjects OF moro interest claim space 10 our
selumns We must say, however. that q
trip over the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
and Parkersburg branch, will amply repay
the passenger At Grafton, the Junction
Of the Psrhsrsburg road, large and hand
some Hotel has been erected By tbe com pa
ny, The dining room is 50 By rs feet
Dir JoHs b KLuSK is the builder. II viii
be ample fer the accommodation Of the public
There are several other public houses at this
point lone under the management Of Mr.
WILLIAs POwEtL, kiad aud obligipg old
gentleman, Who is the Postmaster.
The Psrkersburg Road is getting in fns
ooadition--The Cars are under the charge
Of the accommodating Conductors z. III.
0DoSSRLL, aud r. w. Srorr. We passed
through upwards Of 20 tunnels, aud over
more shaa 80 bEidgea
The Company at Petersburg have Sta
iiOn house over 700 fee. 10 length A brisk
business is anticipated a, this point.
Al Charleston. the sKAaaWha House. I"
kept BY cur old friend wRroHr, is the most
attractive for the hungry sojourner -ho has
no Superior as Caterer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1857-05-07
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As thsrs are. 20 doubt. usay Who are pvs
particularly isfossed spos sks sabjsss siieh
l. sss eusrsssiss % nssh sssAs pshlis ~
teutisa, ssys he Pstsrsburg Iatelligsnesr.
We think Il not aniss V lsy before che people
. record FROM which shsy can ssshsr full
knowledge Of the tro Distribution Aets
which were 4ssssa ~ Congress in 1896 add
islI. From III We can lesss, thsrs ara even
seas who aosbs whether Virginia ever has
% far desradsd herself - TO ssssps alas frsu
the general goseruneni in sbe shape 81 iaaf
or s.ypsss ssesey, and ~ Tar a. - have sssS
able 70 discern, ve have seen no very stren-
nous effort made By the Junto organs TO en-.
tighten them on ,his bead. We therefore,
submit the fOllsuiog document to the To-
spec,isp q III. people, and hope that ,Aey
viii carefully exsnineit Ithas been hand
cd 70 MS BY The gentleman who prScarsd il
for the pnrposs Of Publication.
TstssrsT Dsrasrnssr.
Rsoisrsa Cryics, April ~. 1857
- Hs.. Hssrsa Cas-. s.css,y n 1Sssssy:
su--Ths lester Of n n. Collier. dated Pe,rss-
bsrx. Va April i6, leS7. having hssa referred 10
Ihis oliee, 70 Isrni'h the iaformslioa feesss,sd.
have ihs hoeof - ssa w iygly ,1ss~,o iAa, IA.
der the act OF ssd JaAe iss 40 regulate rhe De.
po,iscs Of the Public Muney.' there a~possi-.;
whh HE StAlsoi Virgins The sun of 80 i0s i5T %
and that ondsr the act II 9Th srpteaher, lslt.
60 ao2ropriale the proceeds OF the sales Of the
Pubic Lands ant 10 grAat Prescription RigAts"
there vas foand Cue 10 The ssit S,aie the sam OF
sal .b67, which v still eupasf.
very Respectfully.
y. BlssEs, Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1857-05-07
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