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Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31
The Camels.

The camel experiment in Texas mas met
with the most gratifying success, and tne
adaptation of these animals to almost every
part of the United States is placed beyond a
doubt. Of the thirtv-four camels landed but
two have died. This shows the readiness
with which they become acclimated to a
strange soil. Owing to the time required for
the perfect recovery of the animals from the
effects of their long sea voyage, they have as
yet been subjected to no test commensurate
with their conceded strength and powers Of
endurance; yet trial trips have been made
fully establishing all that is claimed for them
by the most sanguine. The Secretary of War
in his late Report, mentions one sorstwo q exs
periments. He says On one secession pa
train consisting of wagons and camels, was
sent distance of sixty miles, over a road
not worse than those usually found on the
frontier and the result: as given, is that the
quantity brought back by six eanels was
equal to the loads of tssO wagons drawn by
six mules eaah." As.an evideneeof the ca
pacity of the camel for climbing steep sacsF
/ Syisies. sFefeag asas.s rsrsaok e9Fsssn-
ing the sssins stead of ma ziisge The de-.
tour anflefs aecessaEy in The IocatEon s'st'e
soaa to rugged mopnss.lfs n1psaeE1s,
esals nlls. the sd eaas1ell Owed es raii
sShich sFaaaa dirsess e or it. end d heay
saIa 6ceur~iny whilse taes were at the Geput
to which thew had bean sent for suuplies the
soad was rendered So muddy tbatit was con
sidered impassahle to loaded wagons. The
srain of camels we're. nevertheless, loaded
with an average of 3z8 POUNDS each, and re-
turned to their encampment, distance of 60
miles, in two days suffering, as it is report
ed, no interruption or unusual fatigue from
the mud over which they passed, nor the tor
rent of rain which fell upon them"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

LADIES SUPPER.-The Ladies of Grass Val
ley will give Supper at E@Wnrds & Nc
Laughlin's Hall, on Friday evening, Feb. 6,
the proceeds of which will be appafSSNated to
paying off the debt on the Masonic Building.
After the Supper, Musical Entertainment
will be given at Masonic HSll. Tickets can
be obtained at Spencer's Book S&ere, at Ed
wards 4 Co.'s Store, and at Loutzenheiser's
1t is to be hoped that theeitizens of Grass
Valley will exhibit their qheracterstic liber-
ality in aid of this worthy o61@t.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

EARLY VEGETATIoN.-The plains are said
to be looking quite green with the new
springing grass, SO much SO that stock find
most excellent feed. Even thus far up in
the mountains, many of our little sheltered
valleys are beginning to don their spring at
tire. Should the present weather continue
ten or twelve days longer, and then be sue
ceeded by heavy frosts, much damage will
be done to fruit trees.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

CHEAP ENoUHG-The Auburn and Bear
River Ditch Company is now selling water
for Sc per week for sluice-head. The re-
duction in price has been caused by the course
of the Gold Hill Water Company, which is a
rival concern. A good thing for the miners
in that neighborhood.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31


worE3s aa:4g quite generally introduc-
ed in he Australian quartz mines. This
systen of associated enterprise has beeu mast
succ 'fully practiced in the English mines,
ana : Icing also introduced into California,
particularly into Grass Valley. This con-
nection of capital with labor seems to be a
most rational method. and is certainly well
calculated to develop the mineral resources
of the State.
The system is not altogether confined to
quartz operations, in Australia, but is also
extensively introduced into deep hill dig
gings, where machinery is required for pump
ing and raising the gravel, and it is said to
be noticeable fact that no parts of the mines
seem to be in so fourishing condition as
those districts where this plan of working
most generally prevails.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31
The California Mining Journal

For February, will be issued from this Of
fee to-day. 1t will contain thirty columns
of reading matter, replete with interest and
information. A more valuable Paper to send
to the East cannot be found. For sale at this
Office, neatly done up in wrappers, and at
Spencer's Book Store.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

CHICKEN DIGGINGs.-The Marysville Ex-
press says that piece of gold about the size
and shape of a grain of corn, was taken from
the craw of chicken, in that city, few days
since. The specimen weighed about $3.50.
The chicken was no doubt deceived by its ap-
pearance, and swallowed it supposing it to
be its legitimate food.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

1g- An effort is being mode to divide this
judicial district by setting off Sierra and Plu-
mas counties into new district, and leav-
ing Nevada alone to comprise the old dis
trict. 1t is stated that there is more legal
business done in this county than any other
in the State with the exception of San Fran
cisco.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

most populous locality of any in this vicin-
ity. Its resources in placer and quartz
mining are not surpassed.
The new quartz MILL on the North Fork,
says the Sierra Citizen, is now in successful
operation, and works admirably it is said-
Having never seen it running we cannot
speak particularly of its capacities, but shall
do so one of those DAYS.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

@~ A valuable gold field is said to have
been recently discovered on the island of Lu
zon, on the coast of China. The account says
that even with the rude means employed, the
miners have already produced an amount of
fabulous. They are worked by Chinese ex-
clusively as yet.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

COSTLY BRIDGE--The suspension bridge
about to be erected over the Mississippi at
St. Louis, is to cost $2,OOO,OOO. It will be "a
feet above high water and one mile in length
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

The TOMB OF NAPOLEON lin the roy
al sepulchre at Vienna, where eighty-eight
of the proud house of Hapsburg sleep their
last sleep, the guide points out to the visitor
plain leaden coffin, most strangely con-
trasted with the rich and gorgeous parapher-
MALTA in which the others are invested, as the
receptacle which holds all that remains on
earth, of the young Napoleon, the pride and
hope of the great Emperor
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

New MACHINE:-We had the pleasure, a
few days since of witnessing the operation of
new machine for reducing quartz tailings
The machine is entirely new in its construc-
tion, perfectly simple, and very affective in
its operation. 1t is the invention of Mr.. Che
vaun. of the French Mill, who has secured
patent right for the same.
Its first trial was upon fifteen tons of tail
ings as they were hauled in from the rear of
the mill. Seven dollars and sixty-six cents
per ton were taken out The machine is ca
pable of reducing about six tons of tailings
in twenty-four hours, and requires no more
attention or power than an ordinary arastra.
To our mind it appears to be jus t the thing
thai is needed to follow the stamps. A few
weeks at fnrtherest will fully decide upon
it merits, ana we shall take the earliest op
portanity to obtain full report of its re-
suits
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

A VALUABLE DIAMOND (PERHAPs) Found
The Volcano Ledger says that a diamond
was found few days since, on Mahala Flat,
near that town, about the size of an acorn.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

The sale OF property on the delinquent
tax list is adjourned to Monday next. Per-
sons who have not yet been sold out, have a
last chance to save their property, by paying
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

Mg- 1t is considered safe prediction that
the result of the next presidential election
will be known in all the principal cities Of
Europe, and possibly in India, on the morn
ing Of the next day after it has transpired.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

"SelfRising Diggings" is the name given
to a new mining locality in Placer county.
1t is supplied with water from the ''Knee-bow
Ditch.'
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

rs The Pacific Mail steamer arrived q
San Francisco yesterday at P. M. We have
not learned what news she brings.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

TREASURE. members of the Allison
Ranch Go. started for the mint on Tuesday
last with about 100000 of gold. rs the Al
lison Ranch humbug?"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HoLLowAY's PILLS of infinite benefit to persons
suffering from nervous tremors and general feeble
ness They renovate the nervous system, and brace
the muscles, as well as give tone to the stomach
Their purgative action is unaccompaned by pain,
and as they have powerful stomachic as well as per-
lent and purifying properties they literally carry
the work OF invigoratng the Digestion relieving he
bowels, and regulating the secretons at one and tho
same time. This not be said of any other med
icine in existence
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

COMPLETED Wednesday last the dis
trict court sat for the first time in the new
court house. The building is now completed
and is furnished with iron window shutters
and fire proof vault, thus securing the rec
ords of the county from future destruction
by fire. Nevada Journal.
How about the security of the prisoners
in the Jail below, neighbor?
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31
SNOWY MOUNTAIN DIVISION.

NJ. ., SONS OF TEMPERANCE, meets every Sat-
orday evening at the Temperance Hail. on Church st
All Brothers in good standing cordially invited
to attend A. CLARK W.P.
L. SANDFoRD, sec.y. IT 6m
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

@~ The amount of treasure shipped Jan
2Oth, was 1,533 $40.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

We know of two piles of dirt, says the San
Andreas Independent, one near town, the
other at the Third Crossing, that will yield
respectively, sixty thousand and seventy
thousand dollars each, when all washed out.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

HOMICIDE IN NEVADA. A r9sakby the name
of William Stafford, was killed on Monday
in Nevada, by Henry Hays >SHe' was killed
by single blow with the first, gwen during
a scufle, which grew out ora 'trespass of
Stafford upon the mining claim 6f4ays.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31
I. o. o. Ia.

Grass valley Lodge, NO. I2.
INSTITUTED 2Sth July, 1858, meets every THURS
DAY night, at ODD FELLOWS HALL, on Mill St.
Brothers in good standing are cordially invited to
attend r n WERCTEp NJ r.
SHOEMAKER R. S.
Grass Valley, Jan. L, 1857
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

PLANT Flow ERs. Loat27spheiser has just
received about 100 varieties Of Flower seeds,
direct importation from one of the most
celebrated Tourists in Paris.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

~ The Atlantic mail closes at this place
on Monday next, at O'Clock, P. NJ.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

m9~ A Mining Board" is about to be es-
tablished in Australia. Why would not such
an association prove beneficial in California
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

rs Mexican dates of Dec 27, state that
Lola Montez was soon expected to arrive at
the city of Mexico.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

Ws- Our summary of Mining news from
Australia on the first page, will be found
very interesting and valuable.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

aS- Messrs. Montgomefy & Woodworth are erect
ing proof building on Street 1t is designed
for Banking House.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

MADISON LODGE, NO. %, F. A. M
W. MEETS EVERY TUESDAY EVENING at the
AxE Masonic Hail.
wv By order,
SAM'L. BRIGHAM. Sec'y
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

81 The weather for the>past wseks has been as
spring like and balny as heart could wish
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31
Robberics. Fights. &c.

The Gentlemen of the Road seem, of Tate to
have things all their way in this vicinity. Ar
rests even, to be of no avail neghbors
Nevada who have been anxious to become and
continue the custodians of the County villains ap-
pear to be too much engrossed with other affairs to
pay much attention to the safe keeping of the pris-
who may be placed in their charge.
On Saturday night last Mr.. A. McClenahan, foreign
tax collector robbed of $50 in money and pistol
while coming over Massachusetts, Hill, on his way to
town.
On Monday following, some villain removed the
glass from the ewelry shop of Mr.. Schenk Glass; on
Main Street, and helped himself to pocketful of
old silver watches, and about picking up Chro-
nometer when Mr.. G. alarmed by the noise and
prang from his bed in the of the building just
in time to save it. With perseverance worthy of a
better the villain re-appeared after an hour OF
and made a second unsuccessful attempt to COM
plete his design.
On Tuesday evening Mr.. John Larmer was stopped
by couple of 'rads'' while passing along the side
walk the Gold Hill MILL and relieved of his loose.
change We have heard of no other operations of this
kind by the ''fancy'' during the past week.
Two individuals who should have been in better
business got into street fight Monday in front of
the 'Exchange'' Main street. One or both the
belligerants got pretty severely handled.
On Tuesday two Dutchmen got into fight at tho
lower end of town. A Frenchman who undertook to-
seperate them got severely stabbed and now lies in
very critical condition. DR.. Mccormick is his attend
ing physician.
JAIL BREAKING.-We understand that several prs-
escaped from the Nevada Jail last night Of
whom the man Geary, who had just been placed
there for the robbery of McClenahan of this place.
We understand that of citizens propose to
petition the Supervisors for the privilege of cOnfn
ing such prisoners may be arrested in this place,
in secure building here. There is but little dis
position the part of citizens to make any fur
ther efforts for the arrest of criminals merely to have
them turned loose again upon the community from
the Nevada jail. People here look upon the manage
ment of that institution a sheer farce. 1t is but
little to be wondered at, however when it is recol-
lected that the police duties of that town have been
entrusted to such persons Geary himself that he
should be perfectly posted in the modus opandi of
taking French leave Geary was for long time de-
putty Marshal of Nevada
E5- Thanks to Mr. Spencer for papers, &C., during
the past week
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

@9-The New School House is nearly COM
pleted. The plasterers commenced work to-
dov
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

IA An efficient night-watch has again been estab-
hshed in this place by private subscription
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

WALoUPA.-There is plenty of water this minin
locality, and the mlners are doing we'll
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

SPEEDY ARRFST.-Gear, n the principal in the rob-
oery OF McClenahan was arrested the next day after
the commission of the crime, anehis accomplice the
second day after Both were arrestedby officer John
sayles.
r > Gear remained in Jail three days Expedi-
tious business all round
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

ESr Thanks to Mr.. Spencer for papers, &C., during
the past week.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

solved W '
Grass Valley telegraph., 1857-01-31

g The Court Of Sessions meets on Monday ne,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
farmer's department.

How TO MANURE Trees IN GRASS LAND
Very few persons manure trees growing in sod
or grass land, in judicial or economical man.
uer. The geueralpractce is to dig the manure
in, within diameter of six feet, having the
body of the centre. The tree takes its food
from the young rootlets, whose mouths ex-
tend Just as far on euery side as the branches
of the tree hence this manure applied close to
the body the tree lis not where the roots can
take it up and of course but little of its value
is absorbed by the tree. If yon doubt it, just
try the experiment on two trees. Serve the
one above named, and the other, as follows,
viz-Mark circle around the tree, having
for its outer line. the exact radius formed by
the overhanging branches ; dig on the inner
side of this circle, trench two feet wide, and
one foot deep mix we'll rotten manure half
and half with the best .of soil, or the earth
dug out of the trench, and fill the trench with
it then re- place the turf and wheel away the
refuse, or extra earth rake clean and smootk
you will have a good growth Of tree A; your
fruit larger and more fair aud no unsighly or
unnatural hi.lock or mound around the body
of the tree Ohio Farmer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11

| EMANCIPATION OF SLAvEs.-Mr. Geo. G.
Mendenhall ofGuilford Co. N. c., has brought
company Of ten of his slaves to Ohio, TO be
berated. lie originally owned abont 80
slaves, worth S70,O 900 and has already liberated
! so of them.
GENEROUS DoNArroS.--A gentle man who
does not wish his name to be known has given
to Princeton Theological Seminary ten thou
sand dollars, the interest of which is to be ap.
| pointed to sustaining poor young men during
their course of study, In that institution.
The prices of meat in Paris are alarming
iu the housekeeper. The best part of the
slrlon OF beef is frequently sold at half
crown the ponnd. la London on the other
band meat as good as the primest tit-b;t in
France can be had for tenpence. A fowl in
Paris costs six or seven francs and mackerel
have sold at two francs O head.
An Irishman who had been reduced to a
mere shadow by severe illuess was asked by
physician what he thought of future state.
"Ah docthor," was the answer, at makes no
difference yez amt left enough of me for
the devil to natua!ize no how p
Gen Wool is said to have 80 far recovered
as to be out of danger.
The Copy Right of Miss Strickland's "Lives
oil the Queens of England" has been sold at
auction for 6900 pounds. She received 1000
pounds FOR the copyright.
Reducing the wheat to -four theirs is de-
iiciency in the arrivals at tidewater Albany,
this season as compared with the last of 1885,
965 bbls.
"Many," says Newton "have puzzled them
selves about the origin of evil. | observe
there is evil and there is pay TO escape IL;
and with this begir and end.
Wheat the American candidate for Judge
in Kentucky is elected by about 400 majo-
rity.
The Empress Engenie, it is said, will soon
become mother again.
The best capital for q young man is capi.
tai vile. So young gent informs US, who
has just "gone and done it,"
The Iehigh and Penn. Zinc Company
have purchased the patent-right of Messrs.
Gilbert & Wetherel for manufacturing Zinc
paint for the price Of $4,000.
A young man was killed near Clear Lake,
California on the 7th of April by grizzly
bear. His name was Lucus Church, former-
ly of Spring Corners, Crawford CO., Pc.
The Culture Of grapes has been introduced
with success in the vicinity Of Fort Madison,
Iowa. The wine made from the Iowa vine.
yards is descibed as equal to Longworth's
| best.
Three men, while driving in Burlington
county in an open wagon last Sunday night
were struck by lightning and instantly xii.
led.
On Saturdaya young lady of ST. Louis com.
menced suit in the Circuit Court against her
own father, for slander laying the damages at
$4,000.
Accounts from Mexico state that the
Mexican authorities and Mr.. Forsyth the
American Minister are in snarl upon the
matter Of the shooting Of the fllIbusters in
| Sonora.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
OLD SERIES, VOL. II. NO. AZ.

0, ras ist das asf-What is that7
Ni1 cerstdy-Uuip uiptelligible, (both to Ger
man and English
Schdpps -Schnapps. Very appropriate
in the VOLTS Schiuct or VOLTS ravine.
Wf mieli-1nvocaton to an evi
spirit.
Ich gche init will 60 with you.
Mdnight.
Hererei-Witchcraft
ISpookS--spuk-Gh
NiT cum rduS-ne eredt-N OF come out
Nos
Uodtong ngerippe--Skeleton.
iSchWeitser Kdse--Swiss cheese.
Die Wide Jddg-The wild hunt.
Fiery Drocks-Drachen-F drakes.-
Fire-dragoons.
Junafernkrduts-Br wreath.
7dub-Dove.
Stdub-Dust.
Blei-Lead.
Oh! Marimillidn. &C., &.,-Ob Macmillan
you have employed improper means i. e., sor-
cery.
PfeI-Arrow.
Observation-Disclosures OF German
hunters.
Das is recht brav-That is irst-rate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11

PREPARE FOR SHORT PAsTUREs.-Now is
the time for our Farmers to select or set
apart on acre or two of land to be sown in
Corn broadcast, for cutting and feeding to
cattle in August and September, when the
pastures are frequently so short from drought
as to afford scarcely living means to the cat.
tie, on which the farmer largely depends for
his annual profits Two crops-say half an
acre at time, at least should be sown, the
first not later than the last of this month or
the beginning of July and the second at an
interval Of two weeks. The seed should be
put in thickly, and the ground should be we'll
prepared The Stowel or Evergreen corn is
decidedly the best for this purpose, as produ-
cling larger amount and very superior
quality offolage, the stalks containing large
per centage of saccharine matter. The cost
Of such crop, in the event Of the shortness
Of the regular pastures, is mere drop in the
bucket TO its absolute advantage in such
time of need.
We hope every farmer who reads our paper
will bear in mind what is here recommended.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
Slett 4oetrp.
THE CHERRY TREE.

To Spring the good God spake. and said
go, for the worm table SPREAD"
And soon the cherry tree is seen,
Covered with leaflets fresh and green.
Within his shell the worm awakes,
A nd quick his winter house forsakes,
Stretches himself, and yawns ard tries,
To open wide his sleepy eyes.
And thereupon, without pause,
Upon the nearest leaf he gnaws,
And says, "'ris hard to get away,
So tender are the leaves to-day"
And yet ngain the good God said,
Now for the bees table spread"
At once the cherry tree is light
With myriad blossoms pure and white.
A little bee the banquet spies
AT early morn, and thither flies,
Thinking II now my thirst can slake,
And here my fragrant coffee take"
Out of these cups so clean and nice;
Then puts bis tongue in in trce,
And sips and says, allow very sweet!
Plenty of sugar here l weet."
To Summer next, the good God said,
Go, for the birds table spread
And now the cherry tree doth glow
With ruddy fruit-a tempting show.
A sparrow lights upon the bough
And says, an eat my fill here now;
Twill make me vigorous of wing
And give ME strength Of voice to sing"
Then TO the Autumn, God did say,
They've had enough: clear all away"
And chilling winds the branches tost.
And fell the sharp and bitter frost.
The leaves were changed to gold and red.
Then futtered downward, withered, Dead
Till spoilt Of all its foliage fair,
The cherry tree stood lone and bare.
To Winter then, the good God said,
'O'er what is left covering spread"
Softly and fast the snow fakes fall,
And quietly settles over ALL
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
Front Street Wire Mandatory
WATSON. cox s. Co.,

No. 40 North Front Street. corner Of Coomb's Alley,
between Market aud Mulberry (ArcD streets, phsdel-
pha, manufacture Of superior quality, Brass AID iron
Wire Sic ves of all kinds Brass aud Copper wire Coth
for Paper Makers, &c. Cylinders and Dandy Rolls CO.
vered in the best manner
Heavy Twiled Wire for Spark Catchers, Sleeves for
Brass aud Iron Founders, Screen Wire, Window Wne'
Safes Traps, Dish Cnvers Cca and sand Screens, &e'
Fancy Wire Work Of every description.
March IA, 1s57.-3mc
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11

ScRArcnEs IN HoRsEs.--This disease will
sometimes yield to the simple remedy of wash.
ing with warm suds and greasing with fried
pork fat I; bat more inveterate cases fe9uirs
harsher medicines. A case recently dnder
notice, resisted every application, until, OBJ.
serving prescription of copperas dissolved
10 good rum, solution OF copperas IN vinegar
was tried, and with immediate good effect
IL is said that it will Kill the worst scratches,
and few applications OF lard will heal the
sore. Keep their feet and legs clean and dry,
as far as possible. and horses will seldom be
afflicted with scratches.
Seeing upon his wife's shoulder lage shawl
pin, Mr.. ID. said: L. :.
I'm the military; en- got to be captain I.
She instantly remarked, pointing TO third
baby in her lap: 'i,., -
"No, recruiting sergeant in the third TN
.fhnf-ry.