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The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

A silly Rumor Saenced-The follow
ing article, which we copy from the
Washington Star, of a recent date, puts
to rest false and mischievous rumor
which originated in that ci,y, and which
we may add, has been extensively cop
led into the Black Republican sheets
throughout the Union:
"A report, engendered in this city,
has been circulated throughout some of
the opposition journals, to the effect that
Robert b Randolph-who, it will be
recollected, offered an indignity to Pres
ident jackson many years ago-has
been appointed to the superintendency
of The new Washington Arsenal by the
Secretary of War. 1t is time to stop
this malicious and unfounded rumor
There is not a word of truth in it. The
perintcndency of the arsenal has been
committed to the charge of major of
ordnance. Capt. Randolph has never
received or been rendered that or any
other appointment by any department
of this Administration. The indignity
he once offered to the great old hero and
statesman-for which we have under
stood he has ever since repented in
''sackcloth and ashes"-has sealed his
fate in that respect. The report of his
appointment recently may have origina-
ted in consequence of his having obtain
ed some temporary employment, which
only lasted few weeks, and which was
really given as an act of common hu-
manity."
Will those editors who so promptly
circulated and commented upon the III
dlculous report here in California, have
the honesty and manliness to publish
the above statement from the Washing
ton paper? We shall SEES. F. Globe.
Yes you shall see. We copy the cor
rections that the truth may be known
and that the iron policy of the Democra-
cy may be known too A brave man,
for he must be a brave man who dared
take General j Jackson by the nose, who
has repented in ''sack-cloth and ashes"
for hasty action is eternally proscrib-
ed by the Democracy. He dared to
wiring the proboscis of General Jackson,
and the person of the king is sacred
He sinned against the holy ghost and
his offense is objectionable. Had Ran
dolph humbled himself in the august
presence, crawled in the dust before the
great demi-god of Democracy and lick
ed his foot, in cringing, sycophantic,
fawning. cowardly manner, disgusting
to the truly brave, it is intimated he
might have been regarded as something
higher than an object of common char
ify
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Sierra Citieen-We have received
the first number of the Sierra Citizen
published since the great fire of Down
ieville. 1t comes i'll half sheet this
time, but the next number will be all
right. The appearance of the paper is
after the old sort which is good enough.
We are glad to welcome the Citizen
again among our exchanges. Its fami-
liar face has too long been missing from
our newspaper family.
We clip the following from the Cit
ieen -
OuR TowN.-We are happy to an
nounce to our readers who are not in a
situation to call and see for themselves,
that our energetic business men have
not been idle, and that Notwithstanding
the unfavorable weather since the fire,
new and substantial buildings, equal to,
and in many instances superior to those
destroyed. have been steadily going up,
until we are making quite respectable
appearance again.
The few fine days we have had this
week have been peculiarly favorable to
the builders, and have been improved
with an energy and a will that would
astonish old Fogy-ism. There has been
much less difficulty in obtaining sup
ply of lumber than was at first anticipa-
ted. The mills of Messrs. Webber &
Co., Hill, Craycrott & Co., Flandrau
& Co, and that of the North Fork
Water and Mill Co are in operation, and
busily engaged turning out lumber
Messrs. Pl clips & Co. had large sup
ply at their mill near Galloway's Ranch,
and as soon as the storms subsidized they
shoveled a road through the deep snow
and have been delivering several thou
sand feet to our builders daily since,
which added to the supply furnished by
our mills, have rendered the lumber
market comparatively easy.
Provisions are plenty and reasonable,
and with the exception of here and there
a family, the inhabitants are comforta-
bic. There is yet scarcity of dwelling
Houooo, anu many are eHJOytH9 CloStI
quarters than they have been in the
habit of occupying yet there is SO
much of disposition to oblige and
accommodate each other, that we can
hardly think there is any real suffering.
On the whole, we feel proud of the
people of Downiville. There has been
less complaining, less grumbling, and
more liberality than we supposed could
fall to the lot of one town the size of this,
under such affecting circumstances
Misfortunes, such as befel Downievile
on New Years night, try the metal men
are made of-and they have ncbly stood
the test. Heaven forbid they should
ever be subjected to another such a
trial.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

The Sacramento Union seems not to
be aware of the effects of its blunders.
1t takes the treatment of lecturers at a
neighboring town as having occurred
here. Now, if the inhabitants of the
Marquesas eat the missionaries sent to
enlighten them, we don't want to be
charged with it. We have a Library
Association. We hear it proposed to
obtain gentlemen from abroad, to lee
ture before that Association. Will it
not be difficult to obtain gentlemen to
lecture if we did not call upon the UmiOn
to correct its egregious blurders, which
it has grudgingIy and only half done as
yet. The lecturer of Wednesday night
was only obtained with an effort, he al
leging the stupid error of the Union as
an excuse.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

THE State Journal complains that the
Nevada papers didn't condescend to no.
tice the advent of Miss Granice, Miss
Hudson & Co., to this place, and init
mates it was perhaps owing to the fact
that the managers did not choose to pay
them two prices for printing, preferring
rather to get it done in Sacramento at a
living rate"
In the first place, sixteenthly, we did
notice the company. In the ninth
place, firstly, we have compared prices
with the State J0urmal from the state
ments of theatrical managers, and find
that institution uses the same scale we
do for that kind of printing. In the
ninety-sixth place, twenty-secondly, we
don't get our living off that kind of the
atrical celebrities Perhaps the State
Journal has personal interest, which
is not impossible, in some of the men,
bers of that troupe.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Commodore Paulding.-The follow.
ing respecting Commodore Paulding
who captured Gen. Walker, is from the
Albany Evening Journal.
Hiram Paulding comes honestly by
his skill in arresting unlawful expedi
lions. His father was that celebrated
John Paulding, the Peekskill farmer
who was one of the three captors of Ma.
jor Andre. Hiram was born in West
chester county, and early in life entered
the navy, where he has gradually work
ed his way up through the grades o.
midshipman, lieutenant, commander, ant
captain. He has ever been one of the
most efficient and valued officers in the
service, and Government a short time
since showed its appreciation of the fac
by appointing him to the command OF
the home squadron. which he now fills.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

SAD AFFAIR.--A dispute arose at Red
Dog on Friday last between Charles L.
Price and miner. Hard words were
followed by shots from pistol in the
hands of Price, said to have been fired
to scare his opponent from the diggings.
The miner, however, did not so inter-
pref their design, but procured a shot
gun and fred at Price, putting ont an
eye and carrying away a part of his
nose. The man was arrested, examin-
ed and discharged, the provocation be-
ing considered sufficient to Justify his
course.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

The Shasta Courier wants to know if
Douglas is read out of the Democratic
party for opposition to the Administra-
ton on the Kansas question, what is to
become of Mason and Huater of Vir-
ginia, who differ with the Administration
on the Pacific Railroad question, or of
those Democrats who are likely to op-
pose the Anti-Fillibuster policy of the
Presidents message.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12
Cement Hill District, Jan. Is

Pursuant to notice meeting of the
at the Cement House.
On motion Mr.. F. Carter was elected
President of the meeting and II. Harper
Secretary.
On motion it was resolved that Native
American Ravine district be included in
Cement Hill District and that hereafter
the western boundary be west of Secret
Ravine.
On motion John Stewart was re-clec-
ted Recorder for the ensuing year.
On motion meeting adjourned.
II. Harper, Secretary.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

VIGILANCE.-AM Mr.. Lee of III Dorado
is making himself officious in the Assem-
bly, on the Vigilance question. In or
der, it is surn1is d. to "make a break
for Congress this Mr.. Lee has bill in
trodueed to crush the people whenever
they choose TO regulate their own affairs
in their own way, after the mode provi-
ded in the Kansas n Nebraska bill. Now,
the Sacramento Union has shown that
this same Mr.. Lee was in fdgets last sum-
mer at the Democratic Convention fear
ing the Vigilance question might dis
tract the party. The patriotic Mr.. Lee
has no fears of clogging the wheels of
legislation or distracting the councils of
of the State that might be better en-
gagged than in the consideration of Mr..
Lees anti-democratic bill. The dis
traction of party must not be thought
of according to Mr.. Lee but the Leg
islature is just the place where he can
produce wrangling and discord and get
paid for it at ten dollars a day. Oh,
Mr.. Lee!
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

The following from Of our Agents who is too well
known in his State need endorsing by u.s. will be
read with interest by Dyspeptics
LEBANON, n II. Feb %, 1856.
Messrs Seth w. Fowle & Co.--Gentlemen Please
send by Express another Box of Oxygenated Btters
weare nearly ont These Bitters have recently been
ed with unusual benefit by member my family who
has derived more advantage from it than ali other
medicines which fact being known greatly influences
the demand orthe BitterS. There is profession in
which reputation for truth and more desir
able thau in that Apothecary and for this reason
have always been careful in recommending remedies
But feel perfectly safe in advising all who troubled
with Dyspepsia. 10 resort at the OxygenAtsd
Bittcrs, Yours truly, &c,
GEO S. KENDRICK
Sold by Henry Johnson s Co. Wholesale Druggist
LAG Washington street San Francisco, sole Agents
the Pacific coast
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

CALIFORNIA FRUIT.-Mr. r. E. Raj.
mond, who returned on Thursday, SAYS
the Alta, from the southern coast, has
presented us with branbces of the orange
and lemon trees, each bearing an abund-
ance of ripe and excellent fruit. They
came from the vineyard of Messrs. Sain-
sevain Bros, at Los Angeles, and were
plucked by Mr.. r. himself the day be-
fore the steamer left. What saw our
neighbors of the frigid eastern borders
to this2 Would they not like to ex-
change some of their snow and ice for a
little of our charming winter weather,
and taste of our delicious winter fruit?
Only think oft, ye who have no thought
of our favored State, but for her gold
ripe, luscious oranges and lemons, in
February.
Tastes are diferent-we never were
fortunate enough to find luscious lem
on yet.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Unterryfed Democrat.-Mr. Lee, hav-
ing stated in his speech that the Vigil
lance Committee of 1851 was the father
of the old he Vigilance Committee of
1856, ''an unterrified Democrat in the
the Alta gives list of sixteen promi-
nent Democrats, commencing with Col.
Stevenson and ending with Buchanan's
consul at Tahiti, who were members Of
the Vigilance Committee oflS51.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

On Sunday last, says the Grass Val
ley Telegraph, some blankets and other
stolen articles were found in cabin,
near Church Hill occupied by man
named Lewis Dribbleby. The owners
of some of the stolen articles took the
thief and gave him a sound aeAipping on
the spot, and ordered him to leave town
Immediately, which he did. This fell
low has been several times before the
courts for petty theft, and was but re-
Gently from the Nevada Jail. A large
quantity of chickens, hams, etc, was
also found in his cabin-undoubtedly
the fruits of his midnight prowlings. If
he knows when he is we'll off, he will
never show his face again iu Grass Val
ley.
Mr.. Lee, of FL Dorado, will be after
the owners of those chickens, hams, &c.
first thing you know.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

THE Governor and Secretary of State
visited Folsom few days since, for the
purpose of examining that place with
reference to the location of a branch of
the State Prison there.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Brutal For-J ohm Fox of San Fran
cisco, beat his wife the other day, and
only had to pay five dollars for it. The
Fox always was a favorite among the
animals and seems to meet with much
favor from the Coon. Five dollars is a
mighty cheap price for the luxury of
woman beating, and consciousness of
having let brutal wretch off so cheap
should rack Coon mind.-Butte Record
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

TERRENCE B. McMANUs, one of the
expatriated patriots of ireland, now in
the Custom House at San Francisco,
hearing that movement was on foot to
procure pardon for himself, Meaghcr
and Mitchell, writes to member of Par
lament saying he takes no hand in the
movement; that he is satisfied with the
safety and protection thrown around
him al; an American by the American
aag. and that he will 60 to England,
Ireland or any other country at his own
convenience, trusting to the flag to which
be has sworn allegiance.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Hutching's California Magazine.-
The February No. of this publication
lies on our table. The illustrations are
quite good and the matter does not fall
below the average of articles we are ac-
customed to find in that monthly.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

LECTURES AT THE BRICK CHURCH.
The first of the course was deliverd last
Saturday night by the Rev. l. IL. Bray
ton of San Francisco, to large and
deeply attentive audience. The lectur-
er was well known in this place, and all
that was expected of him as writer and
lecturer was more than realized. The
subject of the lecture was India. Stand
ing high up on those mountains that
bound it on the northeast, the lecturer
gave rapid birds eye view of the
country which at the present time is the
theatcr of the most stirring and import
ant events of the age. He next dwelt
on the several dynasties that have sue
ceeded each other in plunder as well as
power, coming down to the present and
powerful rule of Britain, the causes of
the revolt, its extent, its results. The
interest of the lecture increased to the
last; pictures of the people, their relig
ion, their wealth, their learning, their
superstition, were finely painted, each
leaving an impression. His censures
and concentrations of the past and
present policy of Great Britain were
eminently just and discriminating, and
as the lecturer came to the conclusion
that as human powers, earthly dynasties
had failed to reform, elevate, civilize,
the millions that for so many ages have
been ridden and crushed by tyranny,
superstition and vice, there remained
but one power, the gospel, that could
ever avail. In this conclusion DOUBT
less many agree with the eloquent lee
turer.
The second lecture was delivered on
Wednesday last, by Rev. E. B. Walls
worth, of Marysville. The Rev. gen
tleman took his audience at once to the
great ancient city of Nineveh and there
among the present ruins, now in palaces,
now in temples, now in gardens, now in
tombs, in marbled walks and among
books, an hour was spent which SEEM
ed to us the shortest hour ever spent at
lecture. The subject itself did not
awaken or excite so much curiosity as
the preceding lecture, but the manner
in which it was treated reflected great
praise on the lecturer. We have attend
ed but few lectures where a more com
plete and undivided attention was main
tanned from beginning to end.
The third lecture of the course will
be delivered by one of our own citizens,
L. NJ. Kellogg, Esq. Subject, "On the
present and future influence of Napoleon
the Great" Mr.. K. is well known as a
man of keen logic, strong, vigorous
thought, and will no doubt do justice to
a subject which we have never yet seen
in the book. We predict full house.
This lecture is set for Friday 10Th, and
the rest of the course will come off Fri
day nights, instead of Saturdays as pre-
vlously announced, for the better ac-
commodation of many who wish to be
present.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

The MINT.-The United States
Branch Mint at San Francisco, reopen
ed on Monday last, after being closed
three weeks. During that time new
boilers and other necessary apparatus
have been placed in the coming and re-
fining departments.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

RIFLE CoMpANY.-All persons hav-
ing tcste for the military will take no.
tice that the Rifle Company meets to-
morrow at 2 p. NJ, at the Court House,
in accordance with the call of the County
Judge. An election of officers will come
oh in the evening at the same place.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

INVENTIONS YEARs.-Mr. Hill of
this county has given notice of bill to
prohibit repentant Know Nothings from
becoming candidates for Congress until
they have been faithful members OF the
Democratic party twenty-one years.
Two or three aspirants we know of deem
the subject too serious for joke.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Fatal Accident at Eureka.-Charles
kohler, while at work in the Old Bailey
Claims, at Eureka, on Thursday last
removed timbers, the dirt caved in on
him, injuring him so severely that he
died the evening of the same day. He
was native of Germany, aged about
80 years.-iSierra Citizen.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

MARRIED.-At st. Louis Mill, Washington Township,
on the II tn inst by NJ G. French Esq Geo NJ.
field and Miss Cordelia C Hill.
DIED-In this city, Feb llth John Neville formerly
of New York, aged 81 years.
The funeral will take place to-day at
? o'clock, P. NJ fron the residence VIM
Parker ..
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

FareweH .Sermon--Rev. MIR. Cooper
will preach his farewell sermon on Sun
day morning next at the usual hour
The Reverend gentleman has accepted
call to the Rectorship of st. Johns
Church, Marysville. 49,
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

EXEMPTION For PRINTERS.-Mr. King
of Amador has given notice of bill to
exempt printing Offices and printing
presses from forced sale for debt. Sew
eral unsuccessful attempts have been
made heretofore to exempt printing ma
terials &c. to certain amount. These
attempts have, we believe, always been
made in connection with a general ex-
emption bill; and included in such DILL,
we can see no reason in the world why
the printers should not be favored as
well as some other classes. A man
with family is entitled to a homestead
exemption to the amount of $4,000. 1t
may be in farm of 100 acres, produc-
ing fine income annually. A married
man, because he is a printer or depend
ent upon the types for support is not
less entitled to protection than the farm
er. The printers ask no privileges be-
JOhu lhOoC dIlOWcu OlU0T CldSScS, Out
they demand the same. If class of
property be exempt from execution it is
but right that the exemption be extend
ed to favor all classes of community
alike. Either exempt certain amount
of property to each individual or wipe
all exemption laws from the statutes en-
tirely. AS however the wisdom of older
States has decided that family is enti-
tied to homestead protection by law, we
suppose California must follow suit and
not be behind in this particular She
can, however, 60 further and protect all
classes of her citizens by preserving to
them fraction of this worlds goods be-
yond the reach of Shylocks and sharp
ers. We favor the bill of Mr.. King
amended so as to reach all classes.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Repriered.-Anastasia Jesus, conyic.
ted at the December term, 1857, of fine
District Court of Monterey county, of
the crime Of murder, and sentenced to
be hung on the 18th day of February,
1858, has been respited and reprieved
until Friday the 5th day of March next,
at 2 O'Clock, p. NJ.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Sereaty-sercn Ounce LumpzLast
Saturday, Mr.. Harmon. of the ~ of
Hedge & Harmon, bankers, exlkk&ed I'd
in our office beautiful cAespmmeigh
seventy-seven ounces pure gold. 1t
was found on the North Fork of Feath-
er River. and we believe, is the largest
piece ever found in the county. We
feel like going to the mines, we do
North Cakit0rnian.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12
ArChy Slave Case.

We learn by Telegraph that the Su-
preme Court has decided in favor of
Stovall and against Archy, the negro.
Further particulars VIC did not learnt,
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

Editor Indicted. d.-The editor of the
Sonoma County Journal has been indict-
ed for printing rattle tickets
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

G,oD PAPER.--One of the best and
most readable papers in the State is the
Marysville Ne,cs. 1t bears the indelibie
marks of the genius of Gen. Allen, one
of the cleverest of writer's and best of
men,
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

DISCOURSE ON THE LIQUoR TRAFFIC.
On next Sunday evening, Rev. Mr..
Dryden will deliver discourse OH the
traffic in Intoxicating liquors. Services
commence at o'clock.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

The National Debt-The United
States owe S25,15O,O0O, about one-half
of which is held by foreigners.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

PUB Docs.-Hon, Smith, Cald we'll,
Young, and Burton, are hereby thanked
for public documents of value.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

tx. Y. "a correspond ent of the
San juan Star, over this signature in a
long-winded article, says we have init
mated there is something wrong in the
law relative to the mode and manner of
summoning jurors. No such thing. We
complain that the law and common
sense are not followed out in the indct-
ment of criminals. We also say if a
right of review of indictments were
granted the District Court, a great many
useless trials might be saved the county
which are now known by the District
Judge to be useless on account of faulty
indictments, over which he can have by
the Constitution no control If the Dis
trict Judge could save the county the
expense of trial on false or worthless
indictment by sending the prisoner back
to the Grand Jury until he can come
before the trial court in proper form, we
conceive an important benefit would ac-
crue to all except, perhaps, the lega
fraternity and the prisoner.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12
Administrator Notice.

I'HE undersigned public administrator for the County
i of ada, will on SATURDAY, the tenth day Of
March next sell at public auction for cash in hand
following property belonging to the estate of JOHN
WALTERS, One House and Lot and appurtcnances sit
uated in the city of Nevada the junction Cayote
Oregon ravine Said sale will be in front of the Court
House at l2 o'clock, NJ.
fcbl2 f. / NICHOI son p
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

SUsPENDED.-The Placerville Argus
has ceased to exist.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

MEDICAL JOURNAL.-The 2d No. of
the Pacific Medical and Surgical Jour
nal, has been laid on our table. 1t is
edited and published by John B. Trask,
NJ. d. and David Wooster, NJ. D. and
presents a fine typographical appear
ance. Gifts scientific merits we are not
able to judge. There is abundant ma
terial to keep up an excellent publica-
ton of the kind on the Pacific coast.
Whether the journal before us is the
journal time and medical men, not the
editor of country newspaper, will tell
decisively. Hamlin and melch are
agents for this place.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12

~ The Governor has made Con-
troler at last, if Col. Whitman will al
low him to be christened, about which
there seems to a doubt. After scanning
the Democratic multitude eager for spoils
the Governor found none more worthy
than the representative Of growing
crops" from Contra Costa. a f:ightful
commentary upon the party.
The Nevada journal., 1858-02-12
Notice..

nURING my absence from Nevada / have appointed
IL f. WOOD my Attorney.
E. S ALDRICH, NJ D.
Nevada, Feb 10, 1858.