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The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-07-10
Fourth of July Orations,

Fourth OF July Oratlons.
Our Sacramento contemporaries tell US
of an extraordinary Grafton delivered on
the fourth, at that place, by the somewhat
notorious Charles E. Pickett. At
time when the superiority and blessings
of a republican government are wont
to be extolled, the orator takes it upon
himself in favor of a monarchy. These
are extraordinary sentiments. 1t is
rare to find especially an American
who wants the patriotism SO badly as to
exhibit himself to his countrymen in
such light, and still fewer number
who have the boldness or hardihood to
express such opinions. Specimens of
this kind of Americans have existed
and do still exist, but no one, TO our
knowledge, has gone SO far as Mr.. Pick
EFT as to declare outright in favor of
monarchy. The sentiment has been
heretofore more covertly expressed
A late Judge of the Supreme Court of
this State is reported to have publicly
said, that the best and most perfect gov
eminent in the world was that of Rus
STA. The inference is fair that he had
arrived at about the same conclusion as
Pickett. But there is still more impor-
tant men, in political point of view,
who have INDUCED in kindred remarks.
A prominent Democratic candidate for
Governor, once on a time, because loco
toco Congress failed to admit California
into the Union as soon as she desired,
proclaimed himself in favor of a sepa-
rate government, thereby indicating his
opinion that the general government
had proved failure. He did not, it is
true, pronounce for a monarchy, but the
crowd of monarchial subjects he ad-
dressed, left scarcely any other effect
from his remarks had they been acted
upon. Pickett is denounced for utter
ing reasonable sentiments. Weller
was sent to the United States Senate
soon after his unpatriotic indulgence.
We do not, by any means, wish to
offer the slightest apology for the SEN
timents advanced by Mr. Pickett in his
Grafton of Saturday last, but we will
say, that 80 far as the idea of our gov
eminent having proved failure is in
volved, he has high authority for SO do
ing, James Buchanan having expressed
it inferentially forty years ago The
opinion of Buchanan is, however, to be
be tax en- in political view alone. The
President of the United States was then
an observer of the course and policy of
the Democratic party which, at that
time, and for years previous, ruled the
country. He saw its corruptions and was
led to believe our government a failure
under such rule. Mr.. Pickett has, per-
haps, after all been only following the
example set him, and not having his
political aspirations in as fair a way of
being realized as were those of Buell.
anan at the time of his grafton, the |
modern orator is more misanthropic and |
desperate. If such was the opinion of
James Buchanan then, why should not |
Charles Z. Pickett arrive at similar
conclusion now, after looking at the
manifold evils Democracy has show cred
upon the country, full in the face, and
scanning for ray of hope the political
horizon of the future
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~ The S. f. Herald mentions a sin
gular freak of nature. 1t consisted of
of two small pigs, male and female, join
ed together from the front part to the
middle, so as to- form one head, with
four ears, two eyes, and two shouts over
the under jaw; also eight legs and tw o
tails. The monstrosity was rather
small, dead, and preserved in spirits.
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Sacramento Democratic County Con-
rention.-This body after session Of
several days and innumerable throes
gave birth to a litter of candidates at
last. "fpsedoodle" is again nominate d
for the Senate.
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Dissolution

'INHE co-partnership heretofore existing between II
Il II. Flagg and c. handler in the Stable and Hav A.
Barley buHiness, at Nevada city the name and
style of Flagg Chandler this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent c. Chandler having retired from the firm
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the iate
firm will make immediate payment either of the un-
dersigned and all persons having claims against said
hrm Of FlagR and Chandler will present the same for
payment to the White Hall Stable, either of the le
firm. II II PIAcC
Nevada, July TO- 1857 C. CHANDIFR
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PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE.-The
citizens of Grass Valley have already
subscribed the sum of S4,10O towards
the construction of water works to pro-
tect the town against fires. Our informa-
ton is taken from the Telegraph. Hap
Ply would we be to chronicle a CORES
ponding action on the part of our own
citizens.
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Attention Builders and .Cernenter, ;,

SEALED proposals will be received until S.rifdkv
July llth, 1857, for the erection of an Episcops
onurcn ~ Grass Valley, Nevada County Plans and
specncasdns can be seen at the Office of Richard HON.
ray secretary OF the Building Committee from whom
All paff1colars can be had Separate proposals will be
received for the erection the body Of the Church and
for the completion of the inside work
proposals to be addressed to Richard HomfrAy Seero
tAry OF tho Church Building Committee
WIN. MCCORMICK, Prest,
Church Building COMMITTEES
Grass Valley, June esth, 1857.
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Being the principal religious papers
published in the state.
II. A copy of the New York Indepen-
dent, the leading Congregational paper
in the Union.
Is. A copy of the Nevada Directory,
presented by Mr.. N. P. Brown, pub
Usher.
10. The Home Missionary of April
1852, which contains an account of the
building and dedication of the first
church.
20. The original draft of the Constitu-
ton of the General Association of Cal
ifornia adopted in Petaluma, April 1857.
21. The original minutes of the first
Ordaining council ever convened on the
Pacific coast, and which ordained the
Rev. Mr.. Benton, of Sacramento.
%. The orr ginal minutes which INSTALL
ed the first and present Pastor of the
church.
%. A fragment of the Pioneer Church
bell of the mountains, wrapped up in the
receipts of the cost and freight.
The above were all placed in a me-
tallic box which was fitted in the stone.
The box was carefully soldered and
made air tight, and then covered with
boiling pitch, so as to efiectually pre-
serve it from dampness and moisture
The stone was then laid in its place -
and what will become Of it thousand
years hence, who knows?
During the sealing of the box, which
necessarily occupied some few minutes.
the National Hymn, in honor of the day,
was sung by bevy of charming young
Misses, with spirit and enthusiasm that
would have rejoiced the soul of brave
old re.
After the laying of the corner stone,
short address was delivered by the
Pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Warren. 1t en-
braced principally contrast of 81 with
81, impressing those who were present
with some idea of the change that was
actually taking place.
The corner stone itself was not so
much thing in advance of the times,
al token of the Improvement and pro-
gress of the times. To look;back from
such stand point, seems like dream
to look forward, hope gladdens the pros
pect.
The speaker concluded by happily
urging, as we thought, all interested in
the work, to take hold of it anew, and
carry it forward until the top stone, as
now the corner stone, was laid.
After the address, donation of about
one hundred dollars was laid on the
stone by the crowd present; aid if oul
citizens contribute each their mite, we
shall soon see an edifce which will both
be an ornament and substantial i'm.
provement to our city. Thus passed a
day which many will long remember.
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A SLIGHT ERRoR.-Some of our read
ers complain that the eighty-frst ami
versary of American Independence was
called the seventy first in the Journal
of last week. That uas a mistake.
But what are ten years in the lifetime
of this great Republic
When it has lived ten thousand years.
Bright shining the sun,
We've no less days to sing its praise
Than when we first begun
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Notice of Dissolution.

'NHE Copartnershp heretofore existing between the
undersigned in the Grocery and Provision business
at North San Juan. Nevada county State Of California;
was this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons indebted to the late firm of Clegg & Ne
Csy, will please make Immediate payment to J p. Nc
Coy who is alone authorised to settle the affairs Of
late firm and all persons having claims against said
firm of Qegg Mccoy will present the same for paw
ment to P Mccoy, at his store, at North San Juan
WEBSTER CLEGGS
June %, lS57-jy33w J. p. MCCOY
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MERrTED.-H. l. Thornton, Esq, for
merly of this city has received the nom.
ination for District Attorney by the
Democrats of Sierra county.
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Nicaragua Transit Co. Stock.-Par-
ker II. French has commenced suit in
the Fourth District Court, San Francis
co. against Charles Morgan, for the re-
cOvery of certain proceeds he alleges
are due him from the sale of Nicaragua
Accessory Transit Company stock, sold
according to an arrangement between
the said French and Morgan.
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RELTGIoUs.-The Rev. Mr.. Evans
will preach in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, on next Sabbath, at half-past
three o'clock.
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" Mr.. G. j. Lansing has opened a
very fine cigar stand at the National
Exchange.
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AMERICAN EXCHANGE.

fTNHE above Hotel has changed hands and been fitted
l. up in an elegant style.
THE RESTAURANT,
Has been thoroughly and altered in manner
which surpasses all other places in Nevada.
THE BEDS,
Are second to for cleanliness and comfort all being
entirely new.
The propretors hope by strict attention to business to
receive full share of public patronage
PIERCE RICE, Proprietors
NeAaia july 10. 1857
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Stiles Sash and Door Factory

now in operation again. at the old Union Mill at the
lower bridge Deer creek where he is prepared IN r
nish SASH Doors and Blinds and Dressed Window and
door casng as cheap as can be had in Nevada ass
hand OF alsizes He still carries the business Of
UNDERTAKINGS.
He returns thanks for patronage heretofore
and respectfully solicits its continuance 49,
Nevada, August s-tf w n srryys
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AMERICAN County CouNcIL.-Th

AMERICAN COUNTY CoUNCTL.-The
American County Council met on the
4th at the Temperance Hail.. The
townships of the comfy were all repre-
scented but Little York, the delegation
from there arriving too late to occupy
seats. The proceedings will be found
in another column. r. B. Mcfarland,
A. G. Kean, B. F. Troxell and others
addressed the convention with spirit, land
much enthusiasm was awakened. A
determination was evinced to push out
ticket of the party, and support it Wig
orously.
The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-07-10

INSANE AsYLuM.-T The Supreme
Court has decided in favor of tbs claims
of DR.. Aylett to the office of Resident
Physician to the Asylum for the Insane.
He viii therefore succeed DR.. Langdon
Immediately. The former was elected
by the last Legislature and the latter
appointed by the Governor about year
since.
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ODD FELLOWS FEsTIvAL.-The fes-
tival came off at the Court House on
Tuesday night, and was a magnificent
affair. One hundred and ninety-seven
persons sat down to a sumptuous supper
prepared for the occasion by Jacobs &
HUMPHREYS. About seventy ladies grac-
ed the dance, which was kept up till
the wee sma' hours of the morning.
The Grass Valley, Rough and Ready,
Red Dog, and San Juan lodges were in
attendance.
The occasion was the installation of
officers of Oustomah Lodge, No. TO-,
l. 0. o. F., for the ensuing term.
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Corner Stone Ceremonies.

The corner stone of the Congregation
al Church of this city waslaid on the 4th
of July, accompanied with appropriate
ceremonies and exercises.
An Introductory anthem was sung by
the choir of the Church, after which Rev.
Martin Kellogg, of Grass Valley,
read select portions of scripture, which
as a whole formed a collection, so par
ticularly appropriate, that it seemed
to be written almost expressly for the
occasion. A prayer was then offered by
the same clergyman. Another anthem
was again sung by the choir, which by
its appropriateness and execution, add
ed greatly to the interest and dignity of
the occasion.
Rev. Mr.. Warren then proceeded to
deposit the following articles, full list
CT which we have taken pains to secure.
l. A copy of the Bible, presented for
the occasion by Mrs J. S. Harrison.
2. The confession of Faith and Cove
nant of the church.
3. The history of the church with a
list of its officers, &c.
4. A list of the Board of Trustees,
Building Committee, Architect, Con-
tractors, &c.
S. An Engraving of the First Church
made in 1851, together with the original
subscription papers for its erection.
6. A Lithograph of Nevada before
the fire of July, 1856. Presented by
j. E. Hamlin, publisher.
7. A Map of Nevada, after the fire,
by Mr.. J. Chittenden.
s. A copy of the Constitution of Cal
ifornia, accompanied with directions for
reaching the state, via Chagres River,
Panama, &c.
Q. A copy of the Nevada Journal.
10. Democrat
IL. Grass Valley Telegraph.
-. California Mining Journal.
Which includes all the papers pub
lished in the county. The Democrat
and Mining Journal contained accounts
of the fire. Great effort was made to
obtain a copy of the Nerada Journal
which gave more full account than any
other paper, but not a single one could
be procured, the supply for the demand
at the time being minus several hundred
copies.
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Improuing.-The Democrat learns
there was no intention on the part of the
late Windy Guards to make fun of the
fourth of July. Our neighbor learns
from the instinct of the rest of man
kind.
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A SUN-sET.-The S. F. Sun has gone
down to rise no more. The Sheriff "a
printing is transferred TO the Herald.
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That BeH.-Our court house was day
before yesterday rugged with a bell
which ever and anon rings its dulcet
notes over the city. 1t is a welcome
messenger of events and decided ad-
vantage to all within the sound of its
voice
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The 4tA at Hughes. The sports at
Hughes on the 4th were the principal
attraction in these parts. Most of the
population given to such things, were
there, making large crowd. The "a
ces came off according to programme.
Very little ill feeling was engendered,
and fighting, which generally accompa-
MES horse racing, was rare.
The day for Hughes was proftably
spent, we imagine.
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~ A Post Office has been establish
ed at Bloomfield, Nevada county, and
DR.. Mark Emerson has been appointed
Postmaster
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JAMES CHURCHMAN,
Attorney at Law.

M ILL hereafter devote himself solely to the prac-
w tice of his profession and will be found alway.
at his office Corner of Broad and Pine Streets. Nevada
except when about on professional business. julyI0
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ance or apathy. Thus the interested
few voted for the Constitution, while the
majority, we contend, did not vote at
all, and thus was the organic law of the
State esta blished.
We have lived long enough under
sort of despot;sm, which, as permanent
citizens of the State, we had no hand
IN fixing upon ourselves. We want
more simple and less expensive govern
ment. Those who established the pres
ent Constitution regarded their wants
-spoils. We are DESTROYS of providing
for the wants of the State in the new.
But it is contended sthat all the re-
forms needed can easily be effected
through the Legislature without the
formality and expense of a Constitution
al Convention. We hope to be able to
show that nothing is to be gained from
such course, and that it is fraught with
difficulties and even dangers.
The SoUATTERs.-A novel move
ment is going on among the settlers of
this State. 1t is no other than the ele-
walton of one John II. McKune to the
supreme bench. What for? To obtain
decision, already made up by the as
piring gentleman, favorable to the
settlers. 1t is regular business
transaction devoid of even the shadow
of principle which attaches to ordinary
political bargains. MIR. McKune promis-
es to make the settler law now on our
statute books constitutional, as the price
of his elevation. On the other hand
the settlers are to do all in their power
to place him in the highest judicial po-
sition and receive for their services Just
the decision they want.
This is certainly one of the most ex-
traordinary movements that ever dis
graced the politics of State Garry
it out to the fullest extent, and, politics,
religion, social relations, birth and for
tune will enter into our judicial cleo
tons, when every thing of the kind
should be wholly excluded.
A judge should be selected for his If
reproachable character, sound Judge
ment and legal learning not because
he entertains this or that opinion upon
certain questions in which portion of
the people are interested pecuniarily or
otherwise. We want a sound man up
on the Supreme bench, one governed
by principle always, and who will take
the Constitutions he is sworn to support
as his guide, and interpret the laws in
accordance with them, dispensing jus
tice impartially and with a steady hand
The people do not want a Squatter
Judge, but a Constitutional one
The 4M at Hughes The sports at
L. , Al al II
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qSaAlts. fosi.s
al orders promptly attended, TO. He hopes by
strict attention to business 10 merit liberal share Of
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NATIONAL GYMNASIUM.

Nh41UNAA q I MNAS1UW.
Broad Street, Nevada. Next door TO Hotel de Paris.
M. CHAUVEI4,
DROFESeOR OF FENCING, has the honor TO an
noubce to the citizens of Nevada and the surround
ing towns that he has opened his gymnasium to
which he has added
Broad and Small .Sec0rd Glass
He has also completed a Garden with Arbort 70
winch his friends refine after their Gymnastie Fe
and ENJOY the luxury of an Iced Drink Cream
Terms Invariably in Advance.
for ncng. lesson daily --------- $25 per month.
Ior Fencing. lessons per week.-.---l5
Broad Sword, lesson daily. so
Gymnasium with Baths. .......
Gymnasium without Baths.
Nevada, July 10 tn 1851
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onabie terms.
Particular attention paidt0 repairing.
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Together WIN vvvI ale.e1v IT.
and Willow Ware line
- 60 For sale row. 70 the trade April5-5m
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JANsOS, BOED * CO.,
La-ils-,r Corner Battery and Clay streets
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mi - ~ 1ss,..-q
!. VI. VANsyCKrF, Supt
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nc plr7s-'' go SO 90. . =, =. .bo,- vi
= tha House continrc their patronage, where Ihey WI
=, -. !, -,.n ..-LNEs- LLAIORS 4 CItIAko.
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HEISKELL 1 SWEARING GEN
| II AVE now received their entire SECOND STOCK OF
u SPRING 4 SUMMER GOODS recently selected in
New York by sample and otherwise from the most
arrivals and elegant designs of the They would beg
here to call the attention Of buyers their stock
OF Dress Goods and EubrOldeTlee, which in variety
beauty Of style combined with moderate prees cannot ho
CNceed Their stock Of Staple and other 9Oods kevfse
very complete. .1...f t.4
We have now opened besutifui assortment Of Spring
and Summer Dress Goods, consisting Of
HiCh RounceJ Grenadines,
ayaLere Flounced Beregcs,
BAyudere RIounced silks,
Striped aud Rounced OryRAdies,
apS llEISKELI, & SwRARIE6EH.