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Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

A Peoples TIoKET-Itis is stated that a
movement is on foot for the formation of a
Peoples ticket for the coming election. A
number of gentlemen are talked of as candi-
dates for the Legislature and County Judge.
1t is high time for the PEOPLE, not only of
the county and State, but also of the Nation,
to take the management Of the political af-
fairs Of the country into their own hands,
and repudiate everything which eman ates
from those abominable Inventions, known as
.nolitical conventions.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

A woNDHRru. PUSSp,} e2sadr: James NJ. Ed
ney, of 147 Chambers, Ssreet'N. Y, the agent,
has shown beautiful model Of a pump
which bvhad 81 exhibition in that city in the
latter part of May, ana Eliich raised water
with ease aud regularity to the height of one
hundred and JiJfteensd ests at the rate of 20
gallons per minute BY hand.
The construction Of the pump is very sim
pie, yet it is strong a6dSQrable, less compli-
Gated and liable to gds9ut OF order than any
thing yet produced ;, TIE, motion is di-
rect, and works by levef power, which is reg
riated TO any requifssaa, depth, from one to
one hundred and ffy.fSst It is double
acting, and furnishedrat Eo&\ $40 to $50.
A large number ofhighfy respectable gentle
men have testified to itawoFEirg powers. as
above stated
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
G. V. Fire Conpany vs.. Cl.inese.

At meeting ofath Grass Valley Fire
Company. July 15th the following pream-
bic and resolutions were adopted, and order
ed published in The Telegraph:
WHEREAS, The recent destruction of seVe-
raj Of our neighboring towns, by fire, has
warned us of our own danger, and the fact
is we'll established that in nearly every case
the fires have broken out in houses occupied
by Chinese.
Therefore, be it ReaOloed That we regard
the whole Chinese population, living in the
midst Of our town, nuisance, and most
dangerous one, from their notorious care
lessness in the use Of fire.
Resc!Ued, That in our efforts to secure the
safety of our village, from confagration as
disastrous as las overtaken Others. we feel
the need, and most earnestly call for the CO.
operation of all our fellow citizens And,
that in view of our constant and imminent
danger of fire, and particularly from the
well known earelessness of the Chinese, we
deem it necessary that they should be requi-
red to remove from the closely built part of
the town, and request unanimous action
On the part of property holders, to the effect
of warning them to quit as soon as possible.
ResOlUed, That We urge upon the citizens
of this town generally, the necessity Of q
P1H'9-1o 1-Ico 3, rtGG ma5JCF mo con-
sideration, and to act upon it promptly.
RESOLVED. That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the next issue Of the
G. V. Telegrapb.
After the adoption Of the above resolu
honS, committee Of three was appointed to
fix the time and arrange preliminaries for
calling the citizons together, for the purpose
of taking some action in the matter.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
ERownn,s Ranch.

We were much gratifed in visiting the
Ranch of Mr. Bowen, few miles below
town, on the old Auburn road. It is in one
Of the beautiful vallies so numerous among
the mountains. Among the many pleasant
things by which Mr.. Bowen is surrounded,
and showing the comforts of the California
mountain farm, we were much surprised at
the forward state of his orchard.
We have never seen more thrifty trees any
where, and several of the apple trees are so
loaded With fruit that it becomes necessary
to prop them up to prevent ttheir breaking
down. he has about Eve hundred trees e
choice kinds of fruit. One tree we observed
was in full bloom, while others were loaded
with fruit which seemed somewhat Of a par
adox. He has large number Of grape vines
which hang full Of clusters of this delicious
fruit, oDd must tlie year yiel4 L.ai qa,te
reward
Another fine feature was new ha,a one
huodre5 feet long, being filed with most ex
cei;snt Timoly hay tb naAIas produce of
oar verdant gallies What gilh the good
fare Mrs. Bowers SCI before Us, BE amusing
reminiseenc e-sof pioneer life, oug mutual
journeyiags across the Plains ana the inter
esting stories they suggested, together with
the native fun and good spirits of old voya-
gers, we have rarely spent more pleasant
day, or been more highly gratifed.
Long may he wave.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

TUNNELING UNDER RIvER.-The Yreka
Chronicle speaks of company of miners at
the moutlTof Humbug creek, on the Klamath
river, who are drifting under the bed of the
klamath, and taking out a very hard cement
from which they are realizing about $50
per day to the hand. The work upon this
claim was commenced about year ago and
has paid well ever since it was fairly opened
Drifting under the bed of runing streams is
a new featurein mining.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

VICTORIA GAzETTE.-We have received
the second number Of this pioneer newspa-
per in the British Possessions of the North.
The sheet, though small, is well filed with
valuable and interesting matter. It is pub
lished BY J. W. Town & Co., II. c. Williston,
and Fl. G. Bartlett, Editors. The Gazette
will prove valuable accession to the news
paper literature of the Pacific coast. We
hope to receive it regularly.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

FALLING OFF.-The Steamer Panama
left San Francisco, on Thursday, with only
l22 passengers-the smallest number yet
taken by any steamer since the commence
ment of the present remarkable excitement
The Santa Cruz and Orizaba have both been
withdrawn, though both had full freights en-
gagged. The above is the first substantial
indication that the people Of California are
beginning to come to their senses again.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
Proceedings of the EsEEe lodge on the
death OF ,. II. NEcEIurtry.
MADISON LODGE, No. 20, F. A, MI
Tn LJoII Tu1v A T SCSQ

death OF J. II. NEcNzurtry.
MADISON LoDGE, No. 23, F. A, M.
In Hall, July 6, A. L., 5S58.
WHEREAS, The Summons of Death, on the
first day of July last past. called our Below
ed Brother, JAS. H. MCMURTRY, from labor,
in this world, to refresbment, in the Heav-
enly Lodge, where the weary are at rest,
where sadness becomes joy, where darkness
is illumined, and where the good designs up
on Life's Trestle Board are finished. And
WHEREAS our Beloved Brother, without a
stain upon his character, with honors accu-
mulating upon him, and with the affections
bending towards him of all who knew him,
yet fell in the peaceful protection Of his
property by the regretted act of misguided
passion. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That as Brethren of tie Aeceas-
cd, - dist We e1eerfaiiy submit &c V.H
ot cur aeaveniF Grand MAST lo 5oeth
all things wei, yet orr hearts by Wis pfoyi-
dence are filled with the keenest uaish, IS
]To'7 the uls saner Of ais %e- no
fact sis@< he las peen removed .tc-n foI-
ever-that wether we look 10 the Eas., West
c south, or where IN tines pes we found
him, ho is no:. Qua greetings wits him are
endeu, anu his portion is beyond the vale
and at the mercy seat.
ResoIUed, That we deeply sympathize with
his Brother, and with his Relatives in his
Eastern Home, in their bereavement; and
whilst we have no words that can assuage
their grief, yet for consolation we maypoint
them to his kind disposition, to his undbtru-
siTe and frank friendship, to his deeas of
charity, and to the record of his life as best
proof, that in Death he Lices.
ResOlced, That our Lodge Brethren wear
the usual badge of mourning.
ReSolyed, That these Resolutions be en-
crossed and copies be sent to his Brother
and Kindred-and publication thereof made
in the Grass Valley Telegraph.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

ANOTHER STILL.-By reference to another
column. it will be seen that G. WILSON HILL,
ESQ, of Nevada, is an Independent Candi-
date for County Judge. Mr.. Hill is we'll
known throughout this county as substan-
tial citizen and good Lawyer. he will no
doubt command large, if not plurality
vote at the coming election.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

UpsEr.-The Sacramento Stage, which
passed through this place on Monday, Oia
Rough & Ready, was turned over short
distance from the Buckeye House, and one
of the passengers named Bailey Gatzert, had
his right leg badly broken. There were 8
passengers inside and FIVE on the top, several
of whom, besides Gatzert were, we're slightly
bruised. but not seriously.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

.~@r The first arrival, overland, via the
Truckee route, the present season, is chroni-
cled in the Nevada Democrat, as having oc-
Cured on Friday, July 9th. The party con-
sisted of Mr.. Barry, formerly of Omega. in
this county, and three others. They arrived
as above, at Bear Valley, the first settl e.
ment, this side of the summit.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

QUARTZ MINERS CoSvnNrIoN.-By refer
ence to notice in another column. it will he
seen that the next Quartz Mining Conven-
tioe is to be held at San Francisco. on the
7th of September next. 8
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

Registrations 70 Be observed r. the persons digging
for Gold, or otherwise employed in the Gold
Fields;
/. This License is to be carried on the person,
to be produced whenever demanded by any Com
missioner, Peace oficer or 1other duly authorized
person.
2. tits especially to be observed that this Ii
cense is not transferable and lthat the holder OF
transferred Liceuse is Liable to the penalty for mis-
demeanor. SIS
8 No mining will be pegsitted where it would be
destructive of any line Of ROAD mich it is necessary
to maintain, and which shaA be determined by any
Commissioner, nor within such distance around any
store as ii may be Necessary reserve for access to
it.
4 It's enjoined that all person on the Cold Fields
mainian due and proper observance ofsundays-
s. The extent of claim sall6wed to each Licensed
Miner, is twelve feet square Qr IA square feet,
6. To a party consisting Of two miners twelve
feet by twenty -feur, or 288 Square feet
I. To party consisting of three miners, eighteen
feet by twenty four or 4332 square feet.
S. To party eonsistfde of four miners, twenty
four feet BY twenty four Qa ~qpare feet beyond
which no greater area will Beallowed in one claim
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
Executors Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF DIRECTIONS set forth in the last
ID viii and Testament of JAMES DUGAN, late of
Browns Valley, in the County of uba, and state
of California, deceased will sell by Public Auc
tion, on the premises, On THURSDAY JULY z2nd
1858 at One O'Clock P NJ, Il the property and es
tate real and personal of said deceased within this
State-as follows; to wit
One quartz Mill, { known as the California Gold
Mining Company's 8iiil.) including Steam Engine
Boiler and other Machinery, Arastras lot of Quick
silver and Acid, old Machinery, Ind ell other appur
tenances-situated at Browns Valley aforesaid
about one mile northerly from Long Bar.
Also, acres, more or less of land on which said
Mill stands, together with two Dwelling Houses
Blacksmith,s and Carpenters Shop, and out build
ings.
ALSO, horse. buggy. Wagon ane harness
Also, Quartz Ledges, said Mill being the
same heretofore occnpied and improved by said Jas
Dugap. deceased
Inqnire Of A. D. Wheeler, Esq, Marysville. or of
the subscriber, at Grass Valley. Neva6aC Co, Cal
MICHAEL CL00NAN, Executor
Dated June &c. 1855.
All persons having claims against the above Estate
are hereby notified to present them the subscriber
at his Store. in Grass valley, \. b. Wheeler at
his Office in Mary sville
MICHAEL CLooNFN.
EGT Any person wishing to examine the above
property can have an opportunity of doing on p
plicGtion at the premises.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

END OF THE QgARTER.-Th preseat issue
is the first of new quarter, and those in
debted to us are reminded that we are much
in need of nancy at the present time. Those
in arrears will be W aited upon soon, and it
is hoped. that prompt and favorable res
ponse will be given.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

FRUrr DEpor.-Mr. 81. A. Hawkins has
again established his Fruit Depot at johnson
& Korn's Grocery Store. on Mill street, next
door to the Central Meat Market, as agent
for Beach's New England Nursery, where be
is prepared to supply the trade, and pur-
ohasers generally, with seasonable fruit Of
the first quality in the State.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
CONVENTION.
QUARTZ MINERS OF cAllroRs1A

QUARTZ MINERS OF CALIFORNIA:
The annual convvntion of the Quartz Miners Asso-
cla'lon ol California will be held III the city of SAN
fEANclsCo, on the 9th day of sEPTEMBER next.
IN, pnsrlz Miners throughout TIE State are respect
July invited to attend the Convention,
by order of the Executive Committee
SAMUEL PtRDy, President,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

The BALL IN MoTIoN.-The Lecomptonites
held great ratification meeting in front of
the Exchange Hotel, on Wednesday evening
last. The meeting was called to order by
George Roberts, Esq, when Mr.. VIM. Watt
was called to the Chair The meeting which
was quite full, was addressed by Messrs.
Lansing, Meredith and Anderson. Resolu-
tions were passed fully endorsing the policy
Of the Administration, and approving of the
nominations of the late Convention at Ne
vada.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

SULLIVAN, the great newsman of the State
of California, has favored US with a large
bundle Of Atlantic papers, by the last steam
er. May his shadow never wane.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
Qnnrsz Propcrty Csr snIo.

BY reference to the advertisement of Mi
chael Cloonen, as Executor Of the estate of
the late, James Dugan, it will be seen that
he offers, by Executor sale, at auction. on
Thursday next, the quartz mill and property
known as the California Gold Mining Co.'S
mill" This property is situated in Browns
Valley, near the main Yuba and about ten
miles above Marysyille. The mill is in good
Running order, and complete, and thorough
ly constructed in every particular. The To-
cation is excellent for custom work, and
connected with the mill are three quartz
Lodges, one Of which, in particular, is known
to be very rich, and to carry gold uniformly
throughout. A fine specimen from this vein
showing its general characteristics can be
seen at this Office. The property must be
sold without reserve, and presents a rare
opportunity to persons desirous of investing
in such business. See Advertisement
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
Grass Valley Chapter, No. 18,
July 8th. 1858.

The COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-The proceed
ings of the late Democratic County Conven-
ton, at Nevada, have been so generally
published and circulated, and SO fully COM
mented on and discussed, that any extended
notice at this late day, in the columns of the
Telegraph would be entirely superfuous.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

~ We are indebted to friend Spencer,
of the Grass Valley Book Store for full files
of Atlantic papers by the Steamer which ar
rived at San Francisco on Wednesday Even
ing last.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

EARLY PEAcHEs-We acknowledge the
reception Of box of fpeaches, the first Of the
season, from Hawkins Agency. on Mill St.
The fruit is delicious-ricb, ripe and juicy
1t is from Beach IS celebrated New England
Nursery, near Marysville.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

~ The anti-Lecomptonites will hold
ratification meeting in front of the Exchange
Hotel, this, Saturday evening D. Belden,
Esq, candidate for County Judge, S. H.
Chase, and other speakers, will address the
meeting.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
Allison Eaanch agaiu.


By reference to another column it viii be
seen that Cosmos = of The San Francisco
Bulletin, still insists that his figures with re-
gard to the paying of the Allison Ranch
Lead are correct. He thinks that it should
not seem large calculation to "a practical
minerD that 5000 tons of rock should be
crushed in 20 months al that mill. True,
such an amount of work might possibly
be done in that time by well constructed
mill, like the one at Allison Ranch, provid-
ed both batteries were kept as constantly at
work as the nature of such machinery will
admit. Cosmos" although he is very par
ticular in requiring facts from others seems
to be not over anxious in looking after
them himself, in the present instance. He
appears to have assumed that the Allison
Ranch Mill had run 20 months up to the
tme BE made his calculation. Che f. ia
tbs1 buf Is months had tr&arpired between
the first starring Of tbe bas gly and the lime
sSsaen the 5000 tons of rock Is said 10 lave
been crashed AerAoe o.2 rr7 .er
nary weeks, at It's aret start, 8ilh oais one
battery, tone bali It's fall oalaeity) Il al
so remained Idle for some weeks aftet 7y9r Is,
while he proprietors were putting in new
pump, and sinking a shaft. Furthermore
the mill was employed for some considera-
bic time on custom work, which would not
have been done had the rock been paying
anything like what "Cosmos" states. The
time employed on this custom work mnsts
also be deducted from the 20 months of
Cosmos" From these "facts" it NAV be
fairly dedIced that the entire running time
OF eight stamps on the Company IS rock did
not probably, much, if any, exceed II months
instead of 20, during which time we are
quite confident the mill could not have
crushed anything like 5000 tons of rock.
1t may appear strange to some that we
should thus publicly question the extraordi-
nary yield of this famous lead, it being one
of the wonders of our own town, but we are
one OF those who believe that truth is better
than fiction, and that statements which be-
tray their incorrectness on their face, are
decidedly injurious to the cause which they
may attempt to sustain. Allison Ranch
speaks more in behalf of Grass Valley and
the quartz interest generally, when the sim
pie truth is told, than it. can possibly do
when embellished with the lively imaginings
of overscredplous writer's. "Cosmos" gen
orally wields careful pen, and has done
much to spread correct and useful informs-
tion with reference to the mining interests
of this county, and we trust he will not con-
slider our present or past remarks conceived
in anything but the kindest and most sincere
wishes for himself personally and the best
interests of that great industry in which he
is SO deeply and enthusiastically engaged.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

WARM. Sunday and Monday, July 18th
and 18th, we're most oppressingly hot days
the thermometer ranging, in the shade, at
from lO2 to 1O6.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

rs A State census has just been taken
in New York, from which it appears that
the total population of the State, in 1855
was 3,466,212.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

THANKs.-Our thanks are particauley due
our friend A. Delano, Esq, for his kindly SER
vices in attending to the editorial supervis-
ion of the Telegraph for the past two weeks,
during which time we have been unable to
attend to that duty, in consequence of Sc
we're domestic affection.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
05rass Uallep GeIegrapg.
aaAss VALLEY. sULY ~, ls5s
GENTE.
" b. EVER,

GEO. A. LovEGRovE is our duly authorised Agent
for Sacramento He may be found at e7 st.
Mr. L. P. FISHER is our sole Agent in San Francis
co. He Is empowered to receive advertisements, and
receipt for the same. lie may.be found at his desk
n the Iron building, opposite the Pacific Express OF
fee, up Stairs,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

A CAMP MEETING is now in progress in a
grove between this place and Nevada, near
the half way house, on the old road.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

G WILSON HILL, of Nevada, is a candidate for
the Office of County Judge, for Nevada County. At
the ensuing general Election. -
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17

~ James Churchman, of Nevada, is out
as an independent candidate for County
Judge,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
Died,

os e THIS place July 18th JoslAHnE RHBEocA, sec
years months, e. Dossey' aged
July 14th, JOHN FIscus. on cb;Td ofNTA
Ar Arninta Beaumont, aged m onths.. -10 aHu
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
Married

On the 14th inst, by Rev. Isaa,cc = ~.
residence o. Mrs Church, IL miles bsOsT Grass vi
icy Hon. 3. O WHIrMAN, of Benicia, Is Miss Maay
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned have this day formed Tau r.
! partnership under the firm and style Of Dibble
DTBBLE ,&1.ANs1Ne.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
NOT TRANSFERABLE !

Ne. Aoo
TIM BnAnrR --. he ring paid to me the
sum of TwnNTy-oNE sHlr1iTes, on aecount Of the
Territorial Revenue, I hereby License him to dig,
search for, and remove gold on a1d from any such
Crown lands within Abe ceuteaS a2d fraser River
fsfrie.s. e. sbsl he ass:rpea to fi for that pur-
pase BY INV one duly authorized y + f@' behalf.
This License 10 oe IN force for bree gnths, end
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
TAX NOTICE.

Those who have not paid their Poll Tax
can fiNd the Collector at Mr.. Delano's Bank
ing House, evenings, Sundays excepted
On aud after the lst Of August the Poll Tax
will be Six dollars and costs of collection.
W. B. CLAPP, Dept. Assessor.
GLASS Valley, Nevada Co.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
Miners, g E2nies and Regulations > on

Miners, 6 3mEes and EscEsIF sIFzIsa'IO11.77 I.7
Fraser Rivess
We give below the form Of License issued
to miners on Fraser River, without which no
one is allowed even to prospect. We also
append copies of the Rules adopted by
the Hudson's Bay Company They are APP
plicable to all localities, no distfactISon BENG
made between deep and surface diggings.-
The limit will strike Californians as being ex-
ceedingly small, and in most cases must
compel miners to work to great disadEan-
tage. The following is he'fofm of Lii
eense.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-07-17
TO WHICH IS APPENDED
Chinook Jargon

Languages used by different Indian Tribes
French and Half Breeds, of Frazer River.
Puget Sound. and surrounding Country. az
means OF conversation with Americans.
rs For sale by Booksellers thro'out the
state. Published by ]. j. LECOUNT.
So In Montgomery ST., San Francisco
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-08-19
HON. THEODORE 3. PARvIN.

To-day we com mence to lay before the
people ~ stches Of the life and character
of the Democratic candidates on the State
ticket. These sketches will be continued
until completed. We begin this morning
with one with whom we are most init
mately acquainted.
Hon. Theodore s. Paryin, of Muscatine,
was one Of the first settlers Of Iowa, and
be 10 today, probably, the best known man
in the State. He is not only well known.
but he is most favorably known. He is
Dne Of those rare men who pass through
long public life without the slightest stain
upon either his public or private character.
His motives have never been impugned,
nor his honesty or integrity questioned,
even by his bitterest political adversaries.
81 We have the pleasure Of being person.
ally acqsainted with Mr.. Parvin, and we
are we'll posted in relation to the sen.i-
msuts Of the people Of Muscatine city and
county. Having been one of them, we
speak what We do know, when we say that
in ellths relations Of life, both as q man
and rs citizen. Mr.. Paryiu occupies the
highest position in the estimation Of the
people.
He settled in Mascatine formerly called
Bloomington over twenty years ago. =
Since that time he has been frequently
honorsd and trusted in public stations BY
his fellow citizens, and they have never
had reason to find fault with the manner
in which he discharged the duties imposed
upon him. His unfinching honesty Of
purpose, and integrity Of heart, have con
Quoted him with honor through every sta
ton he has fIlcd; and though lie is firm
Deu'ccsas slpeys Fne 70 the principles Of
the party, yet such has been the purity of
both bis public and private life, that the
most reckless Of political opponents have
never vensured 10 SANDER his fair name by
dishonorable impntations. This il a fact
which can BE- spoken OF very few 81 our
public mel Esp,sssd H.raiJ.