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Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
Distressing CausaIty.

Mr.. Hiram Cunningham had his spine
fearfully laxated on Tuesday the 25th inst
by the caving Of tunnel while mining OF
Pike Flat, near this Village. The injnry
thus given to the spinal cord has caused per
feet insensibility to all parts below the re
gion of the kidneys where the injury wa!
produced. Though the bones of the spine have
been perfectly replaced the insensibility tc
the parts below still continues. Yet we are
informed thut his physician and friends en-
tertain quite sanguine hopes of his ultimate
recovery.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

Gss- The Lecompton papers are attribu-
ting the defeat OF The Pacific Railroad Bill
to the course Of Senator Broderick., viii
these newspaper Solons tell us who bas been
the cause OF its defeat in every preceding
congressional session FOR tue last eFxN Nuff eight
years
The attempt of the Lecompt6nitcs to
charge the last defeat of this Bill Upon Sen
ator Rroder;ck is one of the most bafefaced
absurditiGs which tvgf entered the~hSad OF
hair-braincd politicians This miserable
attack upon tie Senator ani y SHOWS the dcs-
pefate strait Of his enemies. As
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

@ A century ago England could pro-
duce enough food in one year to supply her
four. Now, with more land and treble crops
to the acre, she expenda forty-fve millions
sterling in importing grain, meat, chanao
and butter.
The Introduction of mechanical arts and
the recent wonderful development of her
mineral resources enables her; at the present
time, to devote her energies to manufactur-
ing and feed her people with the cheaper
labor of neighboring nations.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

~ The San Francisco Times gives q
list of eighty-t,Uo newspapers, which have
been established and discontinued in that
city within the last eight years. One other
the "Chronicle " has been discontinued
since the list in the Times was prepared
If there is any one thing for which the
American people have peculiar passion, il
is for starting newspapers, and San Francis
co has been most especially prolific in this
mushroom species of journalism.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
INsTAILAT1oN-The following pentleme

INsTALLAT1oN.-The following gentlemen,
were installed as officers of the G. V. Chap
ter, F. A. NJ, last evening: A B. Dibble,
NJ. E. II. P; VIM. Mccormick, E. K; Sam'l
NJ. Gillian, z. s.; A. B. Brady, G. H.; zenas
Wheeler, P. S.; B. B. Troxel, R. A. c.; J.
Fl. McMurtry. NJ. Sd "; John Madrill, NJ
I'd "; Thomas R. Walker, NJ 1st v; VIM
K. Spencer, Treas; B. B. Smai1e, Sec'y
Rev. l. B. Fish, Chap; Charles q. Dodd,
Guard.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

State of California, County of Nevada, %:
Township, ST Nevada
BY VIRTUE of an Execution to n q delivered issu.
~ ed from the Court of E. w. Spoford, ESQ. an sc
ting Justice of the Peace of Grass Valley Township
County Of Nevada to me directed, and dated May 26
A. D 1858 to satisfy Judgment rendered by said
Justice Of the Peace on the 25th day of May A. D.
Cacy, for the sum of 81 s5-16O Debt Interest,
Damage and costs of suit I have taken in Exeeu.
ton and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all
the right title and interest of said Michael Cacy in
and to House and Lot situated on School Street
IN the town Of Grass Valley and bounded as follows
On the north by the property of Mr. Murphy, on
the sou tn by tn of the School House and on the
east BY School Street, OnSaturdaythe 18th of June
1858, between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. M and
o'clock p M. Taken as the property Of MICHAEL
CACY, to satisfy the above demands and aeSruinr
May 26, 1s5S.-n33s st 0'"''
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

RAILROADS." said Senator Wilson, in his
recent speech upon the Pacific Railroad Bill
care necessities, but the capital expended
therein does not remunerate. Nine hundred
millions of dollars have been invested in
railroads, and to-day they are only worth
three hundred and fifty millions. yet they
have increased the wealth of the country
hundreds of millions"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
CONsTABLE's SALE.
tate of California, County Of Nevada

OtUIO OI OALIIOIH HId, OUuHIy OF NEFHUd 6S.
Township of Grass Valley.
Ry virtue Of an Execution to me dekTered issued
from the Court of E. W Spolford, ESQ, an acting
Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid
ment rendered by said Justice of the Peace on the
21st day of May, A. d. 1885, in favor of Moses Korn,
and against John Mack 4 Co.. for tho sum of S79 So,
Debt, Interest. Damages ana cost Of suit
have taken Execution and will sell to the high
est bidder for cash. all the right ttle and interest
of the above named John Mack & Co.. of in, and to
one House and Store, situated near Stackhouses S
Mill in Grass Valley Township, on Monday the 18th
day of June, A. D., 1868, betweent the hours Of 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, and clock, P. NJ
Taken as the property of John MACK DC Co. to sat
isy the above demahdS and accruihg costs
GEO. WILSON, Constable
Grass Valley, May 28 185S.-3S-2f
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

10 Intelligence reached san'F fhncisco,
by last Steamer, that at last dates from
Liverpool, no less than seceqh ships were
awaiting passengers and ffeightfoE the Fra
ger river country. News of the gold discov-
cries in that region must have been dispatch
ed to England by the Hudson's Bay Co.
Agents, in advance Of its transmission to
San Francisco. 81
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
~ Don't forget the water meeting at
Parker's Hall, at 8 clock this evening.

SAv1NG.-The cost of maintaining the
State prison under its present management
has been thus far but $4,519 per month
against $4,000 paid to Gov. Estell. Gov
ernor Weller deserves as he will receive, the
thanks Of the State for ridding it of such an
ntolerable nuisance as that same Estell
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
CONSTABLE'S SALE
State of California-Couptt Of Nev.d.

Township of Rough & Ready.
R4 VIRTUE Of an Execution tonne delivered. and
Rough Ready Township, county of Nevada is ~
Gr Cor Oh Seorge W. Bristow, and against B. TaYlor,
george stickles and Mr.. Jfnkins-TS = ~
Anotn sezed SCI and shall expose for sale at Public
day Of June D. 1858, at Texas Flat o1 the he pre-.
nlTSs TSa Inc following dercribed property to wit
II; Inc T interests Of said Taylor sckles and Jnkins
above Sets OF Mining Claims, situated described
mile mi OF Water Ditch and Fiunie, running to said
Dated at Rough & Ready, this '25hA day of NAV.
a, 90 - 10 1903 ]. H. LONG, Constable
O'-Zt Rough 1E Ready Township
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
am- Mr.. Wilkins of the Alta mark

% Mr.. Wilkins, of the Alta market,
near the corner of Mill and Neal Streets,
sent us huge package of Worthingto n s
Victoria Pie plant, on Thursday, one stalk
of which measured thirty-four inches in
length, after the leaf had been cut off! Mr..
Wilkins keeps this plant constantly on hand
at his market-fresh from Mr.. WIS. ranch.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

In TINE.-The San Jose Telegraph has
placed at the head of its columns the name
of Stephen A. Douglass for president, coup
led with that of D. G. Broderick for Vice
President
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
6rass Udiep GeIegrapk.
GRAss VALLEY, MAY 80, 1858.
". B. EVER, EDITOR
AGENTS.

GRo. A. LOvDoRovH is our duly authorised Agent
Tor Sacramento. He may be found at 81 J st.
Mn. L. P. FISHER is our sole Agent In San Francis
90. He Is empowered to receive advertisements and
receipt for the same. He may be found ct his desk
IN the Iron Building, opposite the Pacific Express Of
Gee, up Stairs,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

@r 1t is thought that those persons who
are leaving in such hot haste for ,Frazers
River, will obtain large amount of geo.
graphical information, any quantity Of suf-
fering and hard work, and less gold TO the
man than a mule can pack. Every arrival
from there brings accounts more and more
discourging.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

FLOWERS ALL THE YEAR, are said to adorn
the gardens of Santa Cruz. It must be a
delightful place to live where
The bee banquets on through whele year
Of flowers"
and where the rose and the honeysuckle
bloom alike in December as in May.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
CIGARS. CIGARS.
A. JES S Ell,

Mill ST., Grass Valley, opposite Empire Stables
MOULD respectfully announce that he has on
W hand and is constantly receiving, by Express
and other conveyances the largest and best O sort
trent Of
Fine Havana Cigars, Choice Brands
Tobacco, Pipes, Watches, Play
Aag Cards, Cutlery, Fruits, COE-
fectiOnery, Elqnora, &c.
-WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Which will be sold lower than the same quality Of
articles can be bought in any other house in this
place.
Our old friends and customers are invited to give
US call and satisfy themselves in regard to the
quality of our stock.
G3- Particular attention pafa to orders from the
country: A. JESSEL
Grass Valley May 10Th 1853 SI-sm
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
BLANK BOOKS.

complete assortment of the Oils necessary for
making and favoring every variety of liquor, and
package of the articles used for giving ARTIFICIAL
sIKENGIH to liquors, Converting 20 gallons of Whis
commence LIQUOR STORE will be furnished for $50
Also all the information necessary to conduct such an
establishment, thus enabling the new beginner to
successfully compete with the oldest liquor dealers
p. T4AO0FTE4
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

The oldest couple alive are supposed to
be Mr.. Snyder and his wife, who reside at
Burnside, Penn. He is one hundred and
eleven, and she is one hundred and seven :;
and they Rave been married about ninety
three years
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

~ Quite number of new brick build
ings are contemplated in Nevada, to take
the place of the wooden ones destroyed by
the late fire.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

@- The Arrival Of the Pacific + icii Mail
Steamer Golden Age, at sanlTrancisco, is
telegraphed just as we go to press, The
Mail and papers will be up to-rnorrow Sun
day evening.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

SENATOR HAMMOND, of South Carolina,
has, it is said, one of the largest landed ss-
tates of the South, bis farm comprising over
IL, 900 acres.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

gs- One of tie finest specimens Of Ia
comic speech on record is that Of Z Rochejac-
quelin " If advance, follow me if fell
revenge me if finch kill me-"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

}. Z. BEARD, at Logtewn, has again been
fortunate, and has taken out some quartz
which will yield $1,000 per ton.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

1% Every man ought to have wife. If
man is happily married, his rib - is worth
all the other bones in his body.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

as let false delcacy prevent the invalid from
seekng nedical relief-tho card of Dr. L. J. Czapkay;
to be found in another column, indicates where to
obtain the services of reliable and competent ply
sician. 1t is seldom that arc called upon 20 bear
testimony in favor of the skill Of any physician but
of duty we'll as justice demand that should
not pass Dr. .Czapkay by, without something than
mere mention. Unlike the greater portion Of tLoss
awbo thrust themselves and their nostru ms before tie
public whose practices empirical, Ilr. Czapkay
is gentleman of rare medical and scientific attain
mants, having held the position of Chief surgeon of
the lbsrating army during the late Huhqarian Rev
olution and is possgssed Of ali The requisite expert
ence and skill for the successful practice Ui his llo
fesslon. 1t Is to the care and adyce of such ply
Slcian We would commend all suffering from tic Cf-
fects of sexual private disease. feeling assured
that in all such complaints whether arising frm in
fection indiscretiOn. self abuse. le>e VI virlty
he guarantee, from his extreme pra sTCe-
! dy and permanent cure. To those; suffering from
the effects. Of Physica and mental debility would
say, let conion sense axe tie place of false modes
ny, and seek such advice will save you frrn Rh
pntimely grave. and lead you back again TO pristine
health, consult .lr. Czapkay, WHOM we chcerfullT
endorse shillful and tried rhyseiait capable Il
coping with and succaSsfhy Graduating those self;
inflicted fhseries the evils OF empirical practice ana
all diseases of q eminal nature. Ir. Czarkays
rooms are OF Sacramento sttebt, opposite lac6a
HAIL Steamship Office San Frahciaco. n29
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29

e. W., Attorney at Law and
IL Notary Public. Rough & Ready, Nevada county
Cal. 24u
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
E. W. SPOFFORD,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
For the Township of Grass Valley:
Has removed to the odlcs recently occupied by s. c.
Richardson, Esq. in shoemaker's building, Mill st.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1858-05-29
Attention, Engineers!

TWO STEAM BOALEk rs 4 OEH BA Il E
TWO DOUBLE FtUE Steam Boilers, in good order,
L q foet long SO inches diameter, with two IL
inch Fiues In each will be sold low for Cash, ap-
plication TO : E. McI.AUGRLIN
Hardware Healer, yiill Street
crnna Valley Nav a lSE9
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18
SUPERIOR COURT

The Spring Term of the Superior Court for this
county was held last veek-Judge Bailey presiding.
On Thursday, the criminal docket taken up, and
Martin Icehower and David Weant put upon trial u
charge of having whipped negro man to ceath, the
property of the former. 1t in evidence that the
negro rebellious, but the whipping too
The Jury, after short absence returned verdict OF
mansaughter, and Ieehower sentenced to pay a
fine of $3.50 and TO be imprisoned months-Weant
$3.50 and to be imprisoned months. For the State,
Solicitor Lander-for the prisoners J. " Osborne s.
Lowrie, j. N. Hutchison and j. E. Brown.
On Friday, Jim, negro belonging to Gibson Scott,
was tried for the murder of Ned, another negro, the
property of Mr. VIM. Tiddy. After the examination OF
the witnesses the Attorneys for the prisoner with the
consent of the Solicitor submitted to verdict of man
slaughter and Jim sentenced to receive SO lashes
to be imprisoned until July Court then to receive SO
lashes and be banished the State For the State
Lander-for the prisoner, Osborne and Wilson.
Judge Bailey fined gentleman S25 for forming and
expressing an opinion after he had been summoned
Juror. We learn that the fine afterwards re-
mitted.
An Extra Term ofthe Court ordered to be held
the 4th Monday in June.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18
WILL, CHAR. & RUTH. RAILROAD.

friend communicates the following information
The President of this Road Thursday last secured the
valuable seyces Of Maj John CALDWELL for the gradua-
ton of all the sections between Charlotte and the Ca
tawba River, not heretofore let to others There are
some six or miles in the contract and from Mr.
Caldwels high and wel!-carncd reputation as Con-
tractor, think the Company may well congratulate
themselves that this part of the work has fallen into
such hands.
We also learn that the contract for the masonry over
Sugar Creek Charlotte, is nearly closed with a
contractor worthy of all reliance Beyond the Catawba
the Stockholders have been for several months past
gagged their contracts; and soon trust the whole
work, connect mountains with seaboard
by continuous rail- will be in such fprogres-
sion as will cheer the hearts of all North Caro-
linianS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18
CANDIDATES.

At convention of the counties of Lincoln, CASTOR
and Caawba counties held in Lnconton on Friday last
the l4th inst Franklin D. Rinehard ESQ., OF Catawba,
nominated the democratic candidate for the Sem
in that District Ambrose Costuer was nominated
the democratic candidate represent Lincoln conn
ty in the Commons Henderson Sheriff. and Gilbert
Routh democratic candidates for the Commons in
Catawba county.
In Cleaveland county, A. G. Waters, J. D. Weir, W.
W Wright G. G. Holland and W. B. Blanton have de-
clared themselves democratic candidates for the Com
mons.
For the above information we are indebted toa friend
at Lncolnton
CANDIDATES IN GAsToN.-A democratic County Con-
yenon held in Dallas on the 27th ult., nominated Mr.
VIM. Mckee for the Commons We learn that Mr. Danl.
Regain is an independent democratic candidate.
Esa-A democratic Convention of the counties OF
Cumberland and Harnet held the llth inst, nomi-
mated Maj John 7. Gilmore for the Senate, and W Mel
Mckay, c. C. Barbee and Jas Harrington for the Com
mons. Very good selections
Ba. In the senatorial District composed of Bladen,
Columbus and Brunswick Thos D. Mcdowell, Esq, has
been nominated the democratic candidate. There is
better democrat in the State than Mr. Mcdowell.
In Columbus, D. F. Williamson is the democratic
candidate for the Commons.
In the district of Moore and Montgomery, A. R.
Mcdonald is the whig candidate for the Senate.
In Moore county, DR.. John Shaw is the democratic
candidate and " B. Richardson his opponant for the
Commons.
Es- DR.. L. A. Mills has been nominated by the demo-
Gratis of Rutherford, Cleaveland and Polk counties to
represent that District in the Senate.
In Randolph and Alamancc, Jonathan Worth, whig
is candidate for the Senate. In Randolph II. B.
Elliott and J. G. Hinshaw, wings, candidates for the
Commons.
An exchange paper says the following gentlemen are
candidates for the Legislature in Caswe county, Hon.
Bedford Brown, William Long, G. N. Thomson, Capt. J.
N. Allen Hon. John Kerr, E. X. Withers, S. E. Will
lams, and others.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18

RAILROADS IN NoRru-CARoLINA.-"Rip Van Wrinkle,
slow is keeping up, with the spirit of the age
in opening lines Of railroad and extending old
The State has believe, 1900 miles of rail-
road and these works begun when the State had
not an income 100000. The taxes it is true,
have somewhat heavier by the cost of these
works but the value of the lands and of the products
of the State, and its productive power, have been so
much increased that the taxes ought scarcely TO be
thought of considering the good that has been done
The above is the opinion of the New York Express,
and will afford thought for reflection The Express
might be surprised to learn thai Mr. McRae is going
through the State Understanding the Importance of
these works and trying the prejudces of the
people against Railroads.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18

SENATOR DOUGLAS ELEcTIoNEEENG.-Mr Douglas is
using every possible in Washington city to main
tain his popularity, by giving frequent entertainments
and inviting everybody to attend. The American Medi-
cal Association recently met in Washington, and a
gentleman who was present writes to the Columbia
Carolinan as follows:
Senator Douglas gave reception and entertainment
the Association the evening of the 5th instant, and
the little giant with his young and queen Ike wife,
performed their parts in the most elegant style Each
person introduced to Mr. Douglas, and he ia turn
presented each Mrs Douglas -lo extended her hand
with cordial word of salutation. Many enjoyed the
pleasing satisfaction of her recognition afterwards ard
found her noble and graceful figure euualed by her in
telIectual and social charms The medical fraternity
did not care to consider the Lecompton question this
occasion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18

LOST MAIL.-We notice in the 'tChester Standard" a
that the Charlotte mail of the l4th April
lost the Charlotte and S. C. Railroad. This is an
error-the mail of that date lost the Road
between this point and Columbia, for it duly deliv-
cred at Columbia by the Agent The loss occurred be-
Columbia and Charleston. We learn that there
is mail Agent between Columbia and Kingsville on
the night train. 1t is great mistake to hold Railroad
officials responsible for lost mais-they have nothing
to do with the mail than TO furnish in which
to carry 1.-THE government employs officer to take
charge Off, and the officers the Road have control
it whatever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18

THE GOLD DOMINION COFFEE Por,"-Our friend A. A.
N N. Taylor, being determined that the people of this
section shall have excuse for not having good coffee
has brought a kind Of coffee pot which makes
the beverage scientific principles by of con-
dcnscr, straner, &C., (he explain it better than
we CAM Those who are fond Of good coffee, and de-
srious of economizing in hard times must call at Tay
lor's Tin Mandatory and get of these Pots and
give it trial.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18
NJ writer in the South Carolinian. who Travelled

mi. writer IN the South LaroIInlan; WHO iraFtIed
from Columbia to Washington, says:
In setting OUT took the Charlotte route, and were
so favorabv in pressed with the comfort of the and
the despatch observed throughout this line 10 Weldon
that our return bv the line forthwith fixed
fact Having fully tested the Wilmington and Man
chester route by way of Kingsve, and made the COM
parison with the by Charlotte and Raleigh to the
same point Weldon, North Carolina, we have no hest
tation in affirming that the latter is preferable in every
thing which concerns the traveller. and trial is All
that is necessary convince any Of the advantages
of this line of travel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18

Bag- The General Conference of the Methodist Pro-
tetant Church. in session at Lynchburg, Va, has been
excited and agitated by the introduction of petition
from the Western and Northern Conferences in regard
slavery, asking for change of the constitution of
the church that subject Secession is threatened by
those Conferences if the request is not granted After
stormy debate the matter was referred to committee
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18

GENERAL ASSEMBLY THE 70. S. PsEsDYrERIAX
CEuRcH.-This body met in New Orleans on the 9th
inst. The opening sermon was preached BY Rev. Dr..
Cortland Van Rensselaer, ofNew Jersey There 81
Synod including and all the States
South and West oft Rev W Scott of California was
chosen Moderator and Rev II Jankin, of Pa, tempo
rary clerk The following the delegates from North
Carolina Presbytery Of Orange Ruling Elder L
Payne Prcsbytery Fayetteville Rev Simeon Cotton,
D D; Ruling Elder, Bartholomew Fuller. Presbyery OF
Concord: Rev Wm Sheetz, Rev s Kreider, Ruling
Elders Thomas II NcRorie Z Alexander Long
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18

nsa- 1t will be seen by notice in to-days paper
that the Charlotte and S. G. Railroad Company is now
prepared and ready to pay the Coupons due the
bonds of the Company the lst of July This willing
ness to pay in advance is commendahle, and speaks
well for the condition of the Road
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-18

B9- subscriber at Mountain Creek Catawba coun-
y informs that sometimes his paper four weeks in
reaching that office, and numbers arrive together
He says:
II am fully pursuaded that they sent out weekly
from your office, but detained somewhere between
this office and Charlotte by person who is too
stipgy to pay for reading them"
We have doubt friend is correct in his sur
misses. There are some narrow minded, close-fsted
persons who think it all right to borrow and detan sub
scrbers papers in order that they may read them with
out having to pay for them From what we hear, we
certain that paper is read by twice many
least We have subscribers. We have heard OF
instances where four men, heads Of families meet
to read subscribers paper We shall say nothing
against this practicewe glad they feel much in
terest the contents of the 'Western Democrat" (al-
though they might afford to take copy themselves)-
but if any Of this class of readers in the habit OF
OBTAINING subscribers papers, hope they will see the
improperly of such conduct, and discontinue it.