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The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
ouARrz.-Of late it has been demou-

QUARTZ.-Of late it has been demon
strated beyond peradventure, that we
are surrounded by and living in the
midst of one of the best regions for gold
bearing quartz in the State. 1t has
now become to be regarded as fixed
fact that rock of exceeding richness ex-
lists in inexhaustable quantities on every
side. The discoveries made within the
last three months have awakened en-
terprize in field of labor hitherto COM
paratively neglected. In 1851 & '52
the quartz, interest in this vicinity re-
ceived xset back, from, which it has
not>fecovered. The imperfection OF
machinery at that period had much to
do with the failure of quartz to pay.
Another cause was the high rates of
wages and perhaps in many instances
the operators were unfortunate in the
selection of their veins. The extreme
high prices of machinery no longer ex-
list, wages have been reduced material
ly, while improved modes of separating
the gold frcm the rock more recently
invented have rendered lodes once
deemed worthless remunerative and
valuable. But of late better quality
of quartz has been discovered aud the
most satisfactory results obtained. The
spirit of enterprise is daily laying bare
to light some new vein, in which the
dollars lie i'll countless thousands yet to
be separated from the parent rock. An
entirely new district, rich in rock of the
best quality, has been opened within a
short time past. We have taken occa-
sion heretofore to speak of the yield
and prospects of few of the veins in
this district. The working of these
veins has been prosecuted with consid-
cradle energy with results confrmatory
of their value. They have now been
sufficiently tested to justify the erection
of machinery, and we confidently pre-
dict that the noise of scores of stampers
will soon resound among the hills of Ne
vada. But two mills are at present in
operation in this vicinity that recent
ly erected on American hill and Wing
hams on Gold Flat. the former having
recently commenced with really fine
business. The quartz pays upwards of
twenty one dollars per ton. Rock prom
Using still larger results by far abounds
in many places according to late expe-
riments, inviting labor and investment.
Already capitalists are investigating
the prospects, which we trust will prove
entirely satisfactory.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

A NARROW CHANCE.-A fire was dis
covered in the back part of the Ameri-
can Exchange, on Wednesday about 3
Z. NJ, which came near being too for
midable to extinguish. A few moments
more and large amount of property, if
not the entire town, must have been
consumed The flames had obtained
considerable Roadway, having burned
through the floor and partially through
partition when discovered. The fire
must have caught accidentally, proba-
bly, from a spark from a neighborins
stove pipe, the exposed place where the
fire commenced rendering it improbable
that an incendiary kindled it. The
event created no little alarm. Shutters
were closed in the vicinity and prepare
tons made for "time." Happily but
little damage was done.
Several instances have of late occur
red of fire being discovered where it
ought not to have been. giving us warn
ing to be watchful.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

FATAL ACCIDENT.-Dr. w. G. Won
Poellnitz, well known physician of
this city. accidentally shot himself
while on hunting excursion at Penn
Palley on Saturday last. The Doctor
with two others were securing the coun-
try in the vicinity of Montgomery's
ranch in quest of game. In the pursuit
they became separated. The rest of
the party, according to previous agree
ment, came into the ranch in the eve
ming. The Doctor not making his ap-
pearance, the party, after waiting some
time, became alarmed and proceeded to
search for him. His body was found a
short distance from the house by the
side of picket fence. His faithful dog
was true to his master even in death,
closely guarding the body, and refusing
to allow any one to approach it.
From appearances the accident &C.
CURED while putting the gun through
the fence butt end first, the muzzle
pointing at the Doctor. The cock prob
ably came in contact with some object
causing discharge. A heavy load Of
shot were lodged in the breast of the
unfortunate man, which must have al
lowed but short time to intervene be-
fore death. A handkerchief, covered
with blood, was found near the body
which evidently had been used by the
deceased in stanchirg his life's blood
during the few moments allowed him tc
live.
The funeral took plack on Monday
A wife and child are left to mourn the
untimely fate of husband and father.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

SPIRlTIsM.-The phenomena com
monty ascribed to the agency of depart
ed spirits, have recently been investi-
gated by body of scientific men, con.
sisting of the distinguished Naturalist
Agassiz, Profs. PIERCE, Gould and Hors-
ford of Harvard. The investigation
was brought about by an offer of $500
by the editor of the Boston Courier, to
spiritual performers for the performance
of any feats which could not be accoun-
ted for by we'll known agencies. The
spiritualists accepted the offer but fail
ed to satisfy the men of science of the
presence of departed spirits. The eff
forts of the professors of table moving,
it is said, resulted in total failure.
A move was made several years since
to induce Congress to create commits
sion of Swans for the purpose of inves-
tigating the subject, which failed. The
thing has at last been tested another
way, but whether any practical good
will accrue from the opinions of learned
men on the matter, is extremely doubt
full
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
American County Convention.

The Americans of Nevada County will meet in their
respective precincts OH SATURDAY, the sth ofAuxurt
at O'Clock, p NJ. al the place each precinct whore
the last general election held for the purpose
electing delegates to County Nominating
to be held at Nevada city Monday the 10th day Il
august, 1854 The basis of representation follow
One delegate for each precinct and
gate for each fifty votes and every raston Of twent
five votes cast the last election the Fillmore
toral ticket. By order of the County Central Com
mittee T. B. MCFARLAND, President
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

Acssrs Seth w. FCwlc & Co.. Boston:-Gentl, men -
Your ORIGINATED BITTERS should be better known
in the Western country for have among housandi
who are suffering from Dyspepsia. feel that am in
debted to your Bters for my recovery from this aunl
disease Ny habits at this time sedentary and "a
complaint was aggravated by too close confinement
despaired of relief and considered myself hopeless dys
pcptic 1concfuded to try the Oxgenatcd Btcrs and
wise CONCLUSION it proved be- have four
bottles, and am cured Although rather small man
NV present weight is loo pounds. Your Btters need
only to be known to havea very extensive sale IN this
section of tho county.
Respectfully &c.
J b. MERWIN, Rditor Journal
Sold by HENRY JOHNSON e. co Wholes.,. Dr,.
gist l46 Washington street, San Francisco Sole Arsuss
Agent in New ada
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
DISTRICT COURT met on Monday last.

DISTRICT Court met on Monday last.
Judge Searls presiding. The calendar
is large but contains few cases of i'm
portance, being very much unlike the
last. The trial of Butler for the MUIR
der of Motif at Downieville two years
ago takes place on Monday next The
trial of Davis for murder committed at
Humbug City on one Mueller, will take
place next week. as also Jones trial for
manslaughter
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
In the District Court, 18th Judicial District
AI, NS,I,A


n the matter of the Petition of oseph B. Howard
l. an Insolve Debtor.
Pursuant order of the Hon Niles Seares, Judge
of the said District Cou NOTICES hereby given to all the
creditors of the sad usoiven to be and appear before
the Hon Niles Searles aforesaid in open Court. 1T the
Court Room of said Court in the coun:y of Nevada on
the 9TH day of October, A. D. 1891, at 10 O'clock NJ OF
that day then and there show any they
why the PRAYER said nsolyen; should be granted
and assgnmen his Estate be made and he be- dis
charged from his debts and liabilities in pursuance of
the Statute in such made and provided and in the
lime all proceedings against said Insolvent be
STAYED.
Witness my hanl and the Seal Of said Court, this Sd
IL. S. day of August A. ID. 1851
RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk
BY WM. SMITH, Deputy
A. A. Sargent Attorney for Petitioner. ans7-td
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

CHARIvARI.-The bans of an amo-
rous pair being reported to be solem-
nized on Wednesday evening, the
"b'hoys" turned out with appropriate
instruments for the occasion and made
night hideous with most discordant mu-
sic. Our citizens for short time real
lied the expression of "h-ll broke
loose"
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

PERSONAL PRoPERTY.-According to
the returned tax list of the Assessor q
San Francisco, there are in that CITY
seventy-fve persons or firms that own
each. over $4,000 worth of personal
property.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
TRAVELS ON THE WESTERN SLOPE OF
THE MEXICAN CoRDILLERA:

TRAVELS ON THE WESTERN SLOPE OF
THE MEXICAN CORDILLERA:
Such is the title of work we have
received from the hands of the author,
Mr.. NJ. Wheat. 1t consists of series
of familiar letters addressed to friend.
written in an easy and unaffected style,
and done up in the form of duodecimo
volume of $50 pages. From a cursory
perusal of portion of the work we pro-
nounce it very readable and interest
ing book of travel There is a variety
of information contained in it valuable
to those DESTROYS of visiting the part of
the continent described, or to the read
ing world.
The author-traveler is at present
among us obtaining the reward of his
journeyings and literary labors in the
sale of his books.
Wilton, Towne & Co., San Francis
co, publishers. Price SI.5O.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
THOMAS TILDEN,
eneraf lNercant7he Agent, San Francisco

General lHercant7fe Agent, San Francisco.
TT TILDEN having had some fifteen years expert
Il ence in a General Mercantile md Merchandise bus
mess the last eight years in San Francisco will attend
to the purchase and forwarding of every description
goods with pur ctuality and dispatch. Also, collections
and remittances all parts of the country Atlantic
States and Europe, made with promptncss and fidelity.
Gold Dust received for Assay and Coinage Nepotia
tons and every description of Mercantile business trans
acted upon the most liberal terms
Reference-E. r. Burton. Nevada anr7tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

MACHINIsT.-A better machinist is
hard to find than O. Crandall, Esq,
whose card will be found in its proper
place. The machinery we have seen
constructed under his superintendent
moves like clock work
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
Married.

In San Francisco. Aug 4th the residence of Judge
Adrieh, by Rev. F. c. Ever c. F. WOOD, ESq of Ne
vada, to Miss ARABELLA : FoorH Of Alameda.
We wish our friend Wood ali the hap
piness naturally springing from his new
relation: We believe his case to be
a notable exception to the Shakespear-
ian rule that
Marriage is matter of more worth,
Than to be deal, in By d,torneyshi7r
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

The GRAND JURY-closed their la
bors on Wednesday. We learn that
body were not satisfied with the manner
in which the county funds were man.
aged by the late Treasurer, or with his
books. 1t is said that scrip issued last
October had been paid in preference to
that issued in Nay preceding.
The Board of Supervisors has ordered
the scrip so redeemed to be paid by the
sureties of the late Treasurer, and to
take its place in the order of registry
We understand the hondsmen will COM
ply with the order without the trouble
and expense of compulsion.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

~ we are indebted to Charley
Barker for specimens of monster peach
es grown on Briggs ranch near Mays
Vile The flavor was noue the less ex-
cu;site for the size.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
SETTLER CONVENTIONAL conven-

SETTLER CONVENTIONAL onven-
ton of Settlers assembled in Sacramento
on the 4th instant to nominate State
ticket composed of men favorable to the
interests of the Settlers. Up to this wri-
ting the convention have nominated
Nathaniel Bennett, for Supreme Judge,
Edward Stanley for Governor, and j.
w. Vaudeville for Controller The
Sacramento Union says the body was
governed by political Settlers from San
Francisco and Sacramento. These two
counties having preponderance of del
egates in the convention, procured the
passage of a resolution excluding prox-
les. By this means the agricultural
counties were deprived of their proper
representation in the convention.
The way was thus paved for the NOM
ination of such men as the wire-workers
desired. Major Bowie was presented
as a candidate before the convention,
but rejected. Judge Ralston shared the
same fate. In fact there is but little
chance for any American to obtain a
nomination in that convention. This i.
as it should be- 1t will be recommen-
dation to hundreds in this vicinity, for
the American ticket. We hope to hear
no more fulsome laudations of squatter-
ism from American lips. Let the party
which encourages fllibusters and whose
President advocates land stealing, whole
empires at time, make the most of the
same principle carried out among our
selves. Let the party that breaches
higher law over the constitution & laws
of the land, compete with Democracy for
the palm of soundness ON the doctrine of
abrogation of inalienable rights, and for
the reign of agrarianism. But let there
be one political organization in the State
that respects the sacredness of property.
We might have looked to the Ameri-
can party for such principles; but by
the passage of Settler resolutions. at their
State Convention, they pandered to the
Settler vote, and the rejection of their
nominees by the Settlers is proper re-
ward for subserviency. The leaders
sold the party, and have got sold. Who
authorized themto say those resolutions
embodied American principles
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

u We are requested to announce
that the Republicans of Nevada town
ship will meet at Flurshutz Hall on Sat
urday night next at s o'clock, to choose
delegates to their county convention,
which meets in this city on Wednesday
the 18th inst.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

u A large number of brick chin
neys have been erected within a weel,
or two, in place of stove pipes. We
trust the reform will be general.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
Notice to County Scrip Holders,

County Treasurer's Ofice
Nevada, July 25th, 1857
DARTlES holding County Orders issued previous he
Il the 18th day of July 1886 are requested to nresdn
the same to the County Treasurer to be
Orders not presented previous the first of SentemIe,
next will take their piece among new orders is.ued
. ty3o sw rrsasare9 NJ. r,
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

~ Haven & Hawk still continue to
supply their customers with an album
dance of pure ice and snow "a decided
luxury these hot days.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

made, or which shall be made under the
authority of the United States. shall be
the supreme law of the land and the
Judges in every State shall be bound
thereby, any thing in the constitution
or laws of any State to the contrary not
withstanding."
If the treaty of peace between Mexi.
CO and the United States guarantees
the right of property, which was ty ma
ture inalienable before, how can Judge
Ralston ignore the right when a sworn
officer on the bench, and retain his hon.
or! How can any man cognizant OF
facts and unswayed by passion or popu-
lar sentiment vote for him for Supreme
Judge2
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
Lien Notice
DISTRICT COURT, 18th Judicial District. Aug

IL term, 1851
Cadv ell, Mills SCo. VS. George Lewis
Pursuant to Order of Hon. Niles Searls, District
Judge all persons holding liens certain building, sit
uacd the eastery side of Cay Nevada city,
known as the AMERICAN EXCHANGE are requir
cd appear aud prove said Liens in the Court aforesaid
SATURDAY, the 18th day Of August a. d. leJ7.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand,
and impressed the seal of said Court this Sd day of Aug
1857
fLSl RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk
A. a. Sargent, Atty for Plaintiffs aug7 til
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
Prof. I'D. Kennedy.

WILL open a DANfING SCHOOL, at FIurshutz
w Hall, adjoining the Nevada Journal Office on Mon
day. Aug. 18th.
Tuition--Sl0 per month.
All styles of Dancing will be taught from to IL ock
on Monds Us and ThursGays. aug7-tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

e The Folsom Dispatch Aug 1st
says. the American House on the Pla-
cerville road, about nine miles from that
place, was entirely destroyed by fire
on Monday morning, the inmates scarce
ly saving their clothes.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

Narratice Of Ed. McGo,can.-The
ubiquitous Ned is now giving his pere-
CARNATIONS to the world in book form.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

STAGING.-Frank Cleveland, one of
the best drivers and one of the best fell
lows in the country, still occupies the
drivers seat on Cady's Nevada and
Grass Valley line. This line of stages
has deservedly acquired popularity
extended to cut few similar enterprises,
having coaches, teams and driver of the
very first class
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

In LucK.-That glorious trinity of
good fellows, Curtis, Foster and Rogers,
through their ministering angel, Shorty
didn't do nothing sAorte, than make this
office feel grateful for heap of good
things yesterday, when the heat and
burthens of the day nearly made us wilt
We return thanks for the following well
filled programme
j. S. Curtis $500 Cigars.
S. e. Foster -.-...-Peaches.
G. III. Rogers --... Cobblers.
Long may they wave.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
SCHNAPPS I! SCHNAPPS !

y ARBlER has received by the clipper Osborn Howes
- hi invoice of SchnapPs Bottles, bearing name
He now informs his numerous friends patrons that
from this date his justly celebrated chnapps will be put
up in the very same order as Wolfes, with wrapper
bear ng his signature. aue7lnis
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
National Exchange Bathing Silicon!
AND
BARBER SHOP.
Broad Street, opposite National Exchange.
Cold, Warm. Shower ard SULPHUR Ratha

1--WE undersigned would respectfully tb,
citizens of Nevada and vicinity that he has fitted un
Bathing Saloon Broad street, direet,y opposite Il
National ExehsnGe The rooms are conveniently
ranged and furnished with every thing necessary TO q
comfort of customers IL Private Rooms for Ladies
jy2I-f II w CspY Proprietor
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
State of California, County of Nevada,

In District Court, nth Judicial District-W. d
CHURCHILL VS.. JOHN KNAPP
NOTICE i.hereby given to all persons holding Lien.
~ upon the property of John Knapp, situated in tho
village of Moores Flat, Eureka township County and
State aforesaid, bounded by the saloon of l.. J. Han
chett the side and the other side by cabin
occupied by - foote, to exhibit the with the
proof thereof the Judge ofhc District Court afore
said in open Court O SATURDAY. the 18th day Of
August, A. D. 1857, at 10 O'Clock, A. " ofthat date
By order of Court
Witness my hand with the seal of Court hereto aix
cd this 9th day of August, A. d. 1857
r. RUFUS SHOEMAKER Clerk
By Vim. Smith, Clerk D. C.
Gardner Mcfarland, Attorneys for Plaintiff AIT,
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
State of California, County of Nevada, %
Summons.

STATE OF CALIFoRNIA-Couniyo of Nevads-,,
~ Township of Nevada
win ~ ~
on are hereby summoned to appear before the IN
aersigned Justice Of the Peace, his Office said
township, on the 30h day of October A. d. 1857 At 10
o'clock NJ, to answer to the complaint of Boswell
Hanson who demands of you the sum of $50 90 a.
per complaint on file in my Office
On failure so to appear and answer Judgment will De
rendered az anst you for the said of $50 and
ert on debt with damages and cost Of suit.
EiFen under my hand this Both day of July A D. 1857
j. NJ CLARK, Justice of the Peace
1t is ordered that publication of the above
be made in the Nevada Journal for three successive
month";
J. NJ CLARK, JP
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

LEG BRoKE.-A man named George
Barton had his leg broken on Monday
at Woolsey's Flat. He was working in
a cut when a large piece of pipe clay
came down which he was unable to
dodge. His leg is badly fractured.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

Col. ZABRIsKIE.-This gentleman re
fuses to support the Democratic State
Nominees, and pronounces for Stanly
for Governor. For daring TO have in
dependence outside of party limits, he is
most wofully denounced by the Democ-
racy. The Col. is one of the very ablest
debaters in the State, and will be able
to hold his own with any of his enemies
in argument He is a man Of extensive
intellectual resources, and in him the
Democracy have lost an able and gallant
defender for this campaign at least. Col.
Zabriskie in the contest with the Know
Nothings two years ago did more effec-
tive service than all the other Democrat
&c speakers put together.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

House BuRNT.-The residence of w.
Poor on Selby Hill was totally consum-
ed with all-its contents on Wednesday
afternoon. The flames came near catch:
ing in the engine house of the Nevada
shaft, and would but for the timely ex-
ertion of the miners.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

AMERICAN NoMINATIoNs.-With an
exception or two, the American ticket
is well received in this county. Most of
the names upon it are those of good
men and true, and fit for the positions
for which they are nominated. Taking
it all in all the ticket is a good one, and
leaving cut its settler proclivities, it is
one no American need be ashamed to
indorse. Other newspapers that are
wont to speak respectfully and truthful
ly of the party and its acts, have man,
ed the various candidates and spoken
favorably of their qualifications for the
offices they are respectively nominated
to fill. We are thus anticipated in the
remarks that under other circumstances
might have been due.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07
Republican County Convention.

The County Convention OF the Republican party Of
Nevada County will be he'd in Nevada city on WE'D
NE'DAY Aug. 18th, 1857. Republicans arc requested
to assemble in their respective townships on Saturday
Aug eth to elect delegates represent them in the
County Convention as follows
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

REMovED.-In the list of removals
and appointments recently made in the
San Francisco Custom House, we find
the following
Andrew Black, Inspector, vice T. G.
Battaile, removed.
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

SUNDAY EVENING Rev. Mr.. Stone
breaches at 3-4 o'clock at the Court
House. This change of services is per-
The Nevada journal., 1857-08-07

He announces as his subject next
Sabbath Evening, The true dignity of
Man"