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Nevada national., 1859-12-24
Es- In the Marysville Express of satur-

[s- In the Marysville Express of Satur-
dag, we notice communication, signed &c.
IL. B.;," comparing the mountain routes via
Placerville and the Henness Pass. Since
the first Of November, the writer has crossed
the mountains by the several routes, and
thus refers TO the relative attitudes of the
two Passes
That the SUBMITS ofthe Carson. .Placeryil-
lie, route are lower or even as low as those
OF the Henness Pass. deny. And now for
the proof On leaving Carson City toward
the Carson summit the ascentis gradual for
% miles; then to the first summit between
Hope and Lake Valleys, IA miles the ascent
rapidly increases From this summit there
is decent for six or seven miles and most
OF the decent a sharp one TO Hawley's station
on the banks of stream styled the Truckee.
because from it, indirectly. is supplied the
Tfuekee, Lake. On leaving this station. we
pass up an awful side hill cut, between two
and three miles, to the summit. Both of
these SUBMITS are in altitude about 1900 to
1000 feet above the river crossed at Hawley's
station. This river runs west from this sta
lion, some II miles and cmptes into Lake
Bigler. Lake Bigler supplies Truckee Lake,
situated some so miles almost due north, at
Webber's ranch, on the right and very sum
NIT ostbe HenDess Pass, Here
is plainly shown a continual descent from
the foot OF thsse SUBMITS for over co miles.
discharging its waters on tie very pinnacle
OF our favorite, the Henness Pass. The de-
sent OF the GO miles cannot be less than 1900
to 1000 feet, making in all balance in favor
or the Henness summit of 5000 feet at least
and probably more; and this would be the
decision of all impartial persons, who NAV
pass over both routes without any knowledge
OF the final termination Of the little Truckee
at the foot of the summit at Hawley's.
This lie the paragraph, TO which we have
elsewhere referred and which the Sacramento
Union has so steadily avoided to copy. Now
the Union must either show that the water
which is crossed on the Henness route is not
continuous stream from that passed on the
Carson road, or 1t must prove that water
will run up hill, or else acknowledge that
the Henness Nevada route is immeasurably
superior to its favorite Placerville route in
point of elevation-it has already acknow-
iedged that 1t is superior in general topo-
graphical features-now which horn, in its
presentd dilemma will the paper having the
largest circulation " take?
Nevada national., 1859-12-24
CIV nBR DID,

The Placer Herald "pokes fun at US for
presumng to assert the possibility of Rail.
road communication between this place aud
the new town of Lincoln. He says
'0ur contemporary is evidently not post
ed The thing can't be did on that route.
there are some abrupt lifts in the eartb's
surface between the two points. that would
De iormidable-thati IL If One Hundred and
MY feet grade to mile would be an obsta-
Not posted, indeed "One hundred and
hIty feet grade" cant be did, Let's 8 ee
Mr.. "Helald.-
About twelve months since the citizens of
our sister Republic of Chill. in South Amer
lea. were invited to witness the ..openipg',
OF the Copiaco Extension Railroad +, n
road that occupies the same relation to The
main Valley Railroad in that country tba,
the proposed Extension Road into This
County does to the Sacramento Valley road
The ultimate intention of the one is 10 cro.s
the Andes, while the other is destined to find
its way across the Sierra Nevada. An eve
witness of this triumphant exh ibiton Of en-
gineering skill, describing the same, writes
os follows -
"The engine passed with ease, around the
sharp curves Of 500 feet radius; and up the
steep inclines OF that road. which vary from
One hundred and Serenity TO Ttro Hun
dred aud Ttoenfy.for feet per mile. us.
ing steam oil 100 lbs pressure. expansvely
cutting Off at half stroke, in cylinders of lO5
inches, with wheels of five feet diameter. un-
ill she reached the terminus, at which point
the engine stood at an elevation of l.075
feet above the ocean. which is 1000 feet
higher than any engine ever climbed before"
This road is to be continued from the
point here designated, two miles further.
up the mountain, in which distance it will
rise 395 feet.
Talk about $50 feet being an insurmount-
able obstacle to yankee enterprise aud skill.
in an important railroad enterprise, when
the efeminate half breeds OF Chilli are even
now driving the steam horse over a grade of
224 feet to the mile. Now, Mr.. Herald, we
are bound to have railroad not only 10 but
through the heart of Nevada county. and
that, ere another decade shall have passed
The fact is, the terrible distractions in the
way of constructing railroad to this place
are the merest bugbears and exist only in
the imagination. We have conversed. dur
ing the past week, with an intelligent gentle
man who is well acquainted with the coun-
try between this place and Johnson's Ranch
and who has traversed great portion of it
with bis surveying instruments, who assures
us that grade can be brought as far as
Grass Valley, which, in no plcae, will ex-
ceed 10 or so feet to the mile. and that at
only one point where a low divide has to be
crossed from Dry Greek to Wolf Creek.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24
Ex- We have received several r

~ We have received several numbers
OF " Stow's Stock Reporter, useful busi-
ness sheet containing much valuable statis-
tical and general information. 1t will con-
tanning the Price Currents of all State,
County and City Stocks, also, OF all Stocks
issued by Incorporated or Private Companies
the advertisement of every Banking House,
OF all the principal business houses in this
State. The publishers announce that Re
porter will be enlarged next month to double
its presents size. Ne business man should
be without It.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24
rs- The Placer Courier is confident that

Zs- The Placer Courier is confident that
Railroad will bo constructed to Auburr
in "good time" We hope the Courier man
has net been steamboated.' The good
tmer coming, Of which the Courier speaks.
though referring TO very indefinite period
Ia tue future, seems 10 have quite satisfied
the good people Of Auburn, who are in no
wise alarmed.-
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

New USE FOR WISE-During a recent severe
storm in Los Angeles, so says correspon-
dent o ( the Alta, French woman who owns
some 500 sheep saved them from perishing
in the following manner She built fire
in her house, and then took them all in by
detachments, and while she warmed them.
gave to each glass Of native red wine. 1t
is not distinctly stated whether The wine or
the fire were most powerful saving agents.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24
xs- The artesian we'll. at Columbus

&s- The artesian we'll, at Columbus,
Ohio, with one exception, is the deepest in
world. This we'll has nov reached depth
Of 2,32s feetwith every Indication of sue
cessful result, If funds can be obtained to
drive 1t down few feet further.-The next
deepest well in the world is at Luxembui Q
in Germany. 1886 feet deep. We trust the
citizens Of Columbia will, at all events, raise
money enough to drive there 4" great boren
at least 10 feet deeper so that we can boast
as nation, of having the deepest hole in
the ground, as well as the longest rivers.
biggest lakes. richest mines, tallesi trees
and fastest horses Of any country on the
globe.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

TOYS.-Christmas is at hand. and all tie
little folks arein extacies at the expected
visit OF Santa Claus, tonight We hope
Notwithstanding the storm the old gentleman
VIII come well loaded. NJ Marks has lust
received large variety of toys and sweet.
meats Of every description, and bis shop is
most excellent place for the representatives
oil santa Claus to obtain their supplies Don't
forget his place on Main Street. next door
to Nathan's new briok store.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

New YEARS. BA1L.-Mrs, C. Hamilton
proposes to give Social Ball, at Hamil-
ton Hall, on Monday evening January I'd
lsCO. We trust she may be greeted with a
full house 4 happy faces. Mrs. II. has for
long time and often labOred for The pleasure
and profit Of others. aud it is hoped that the
public will appreciate her efforts, in the
bestowment Ofa full attendance on that oc.
casion.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

AccIDENT.-A man whose name we could
not learn, had the index finger af his right
hand so badly mulitated in attempting to
repair pump at the Ala Shaft, near this
village. on Thursday last. that it was in.
dispensible TO amputate it, which operation
was performed by DR.. Tompkins.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

Eo- Twenty-Five individuals in St. Louis
are taxed for property valued at a fraction
over $40, 100000, while New York, with all
its boasted wealth and immense population,
has but five or six individuals taxed at over
a Million Boston but two.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

rs- An Ohio paper says that Old Brown
and Gov. Chase spoke from the stand in
Cleveland. a few months ago, and thinks
they ought, once again, to speak from the
same stand, in Charleston, Virginia.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

'THAT's fine strain.' said an old gentle.
man 10 another, alludng TO the tones of
Mad. Biscaecianii at the concert the other
evening. AYES" said cOuntrymau who
sat near, but " but If she strains much more
she'll bust p
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

DR.. S, G. Howe, well known throughout
the Union as the Superintendent OF the
Massachusetts Blind Assy ylum, has taken
himself out Of harms way, being implicated
in Browns Harper Ferry afair..-He has
taken " winter quarters in Canada
Nevada national., 1859-12-24
OhI0INAI
CITIZENS ATTEND.

The Citizens of Grass Valley and vicinity
ia favor ofa " Sabbath Law" are requested
to meet in the Congregational Church OH
Sabbath next Dec. 25th inst, to deliberate
on the measures best adapted to secure ac-
ton by onr comming Legislature.
MANY CITIzESs.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

ro- The New York Herald recommends
that prayers be offered up for Henry Ward
Beecher. cotemporary suggests that the
time has passed when prayers can be OF any
avail in his ears.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

GEO. c. SHREvE & Cove refer our rea-
ders to the Adver tisement of the above firm
which will be found 10 another column. We
commend them to our readers as worthy of
patronage. Theirs is the oldest and one of
the most respectable Houses in California
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

gs- Messrs Compton q Lamarque have
commenced their Dancing School under We
ry hattering circumstances. The School
meets every Monday and Friday Evenings,
at Hamilton Hall. Terms $40 for twelve
lessons.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

SOCIAL BALL.-Mr. walling of Rough &
Ready, who has recentely purchased the
Downey House of that place, gives Social
Ball on Monday Evening next Mr.. Wallinp
Is a gentleman well calculated to keen un
the well merited reputation OF that. popular
house. We trust that be may be greeted
with a full house at bis promised enter
tsinment,
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

SUNDAY LAW MEERNG.-A public meet
ing OF those favorable to the establishment
Of " Sunday law" is called to meet at the
Congregational Meeting House, on Church
Street, tomorrow Sunday afternoon
There should be full atte ndance.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

CHRISTMAS PREsENTs.-Mr. Spencer has
a choice assortment of Books and Fancy ar.
ticles designed especially for children and
New Years presents. Call and see them.
and remember your friends.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

re- We admit the communication OF
al. S. NJ" on outside, but must express
our unqualified dissent from his views. We
are decidedly opposed to anything like o
property qualification a prerequisite to the
enjoyment Of the elective franchise.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

~ Lady Franklin has spent all her
fortune, 600, in Artic researches. She
is in the south of France, in i'll health and
very poor. A movement is on foot among
the Ladies Of this country, TO raise fund
for her benefit.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

We are gratiiied to learn that the grad
ing of the California Eastern Extension
Railroad has been commenced, aud is pro-
crossing finely.
Messrs. wyman & Co, are also grading
their turnpike road from the terminus of the
Railroad to Englisbes Bridge on Bear river
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

~ The Pacific Observatory Associa-
tion has been rendered three acres OF land,
Oh suitable elevatisn in Pricita Valley
Pretrero vieio. We learn from the S. +.
National that Association has issued a pam
phlet explanatory Of It's object and aims,
which We shall be pleased to notice more
fully on receipt Of copy thereof.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

THEFT.-Last evening between five and
six O'Clock some light fngerd individual
stole four pairs of best quality water proof
leather boots from the Boot aud Shoe Store
Of Mr.. Henderson, on Main Street
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

Es-The time for the drawing of Mitch
ellis Grand Gift Entertaenment has been
fixed for Friday, January 6, 1860. We un-
derstand that the tickets are going of rap
idly.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

SlSTA CAUSE.-THE little felix's are en-
joying themselves, hugely, about this time
in anticipation Of the annual visit Of old
Santa Clause who is expected in this neigh
berbood tomorrow.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

Hon. C. J. Lansing, Hon. Phil Moore, and
other distinguished democrats of this county
left during the past few days for Sacramen-
to and San Francisco. The politicians will
have busy times next week, fixing the wires
for the Speakership. Seoatorial election, &c.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

rs- Some of ths 'bigher law folks have
proposed the calling of a National Conven-
tion to amend the decalogue and improve
the road on the other side of Jordon
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

rs-In reply to remark of some paper
that Henry Ward Beecher had been scorch
ing the devil, contemporary remarks, "Never
mind, it will be the Devils turn next
Nevada national., 1859-12-24
SANDS SARSiPARILLA,
The Oldest And


The Oldest And
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
CELEBRATED fOR THE CURE OF
All Diseases arising from an Impure
State of the Blood, or Habit
of the System.
The thoufands of unto
licited teffimonials from
Perfons of every rank in
fociety, fhow in the mott
satisfactory manner the
powerful agency this
preparation pofsefses of
arrefting and curing
DISEASES OF THE
Glandular and Ofseous
fystems. In its compo-
iition, on which much
of its value depends, the
bef} Sariaparilla Root,
with other mott efectual
and falutary productions
are com5-ed, produc-
ing a compound
DIFFERING ENTIRELY
in its character and properties from any
preparation now in uie. Under its re-
itoring influence, frength and vigor are
impaired to the exhaufted frame, and
perfect health fucceeds difcafe, as Winter
is fuccecded by Spring, and the earth
clothed in verdant beauty under the gen.
ial influence of refreihing mowers. It's
operations are in harmony with nature.
and it may be administered to persons
of all ages and every variety of eeniti-
tuition with the molt perfect iafey.
Prepared and sold by A. B. & d. SANDS,
Wholesale Druggists. 100 Fulton Street, cor.
of William, New-York.
For sale by DEWITT. KrrTLE & Co.. II
JOHNSON & Co., RKDIssTos & CO., San Fran
cisco; RIcE e. Corris, Marysville; r H.
McDosALp e. Co., Ssoramentoi and Y
Druggists generally
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

S- We learn from the 4" Nevada Jour.
nal that the " Great Eastern will not visit
the city ofNevada on its trial tripl
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

Cook, Of Harper's Ferry potorieiy, has
written out confession which is to be
published in pamphlet form.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

NOTARY PUBLIc.-Col. S C. Richardson.
Of this place has been appointed a Notary
Public by Gov. Weller.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

YREKA UMoS.-This newspaper has been
revised and is now under the sole control Of
J. Tyson.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24
NJ a . z an uet n
B | Il II T. II S .
Encourage Home Manufacture,

Encourage Home Manufacture,
Try this splendid article. II has never lesn ad-
vertised, and is demparatv,ly new, but it, own
merits have already caused II to becOme so WIDELY
KOwN and so IMMENSELY POPULAR, that IN. tho
usand and one kinds Of TRASH imported and PURP.
ORTING to be imported from the States ami palmed
of upon the public as GOOD HEALTHY Bit,srs, are
being rapidly driven from the market.
Ne,rly all old California miners are acquainted
with the virtue OF the NANZANETA bush, frem TX.
PERIDNCE, besides which, it has been pronounced
to contain medical properties, by me Of the
FIRST physicians and chemists Of the age and We as.
the public that it has lost nothing IN ths com
pund.
Aside from It, one Of the principal ingredients
being CALIFORNIA VINE.
HUNTER L CO.. Sole Proprietors.
Market street, SAN FRANCISCO.
Sc For Sale. EVERYWHERE. dee q 3.n
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

p1- The legislature meets one week from
Monday next. The members elect are al
ready beginning to collect at the Capitol.
Nevada national., 1859-12-24

ANoTHER.-Mr. Williams had one of his
fingers badly fractured while engaged at the
Furnace near this place, on Thursday last.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-21

Of rebuttins evidence concerns Mr.. Sickness con-
duct q few weeks before the killing and is offered
as bearing on bis state Of mind.
The prosecution will offer 10 prove that MI
Sickles WAS At Baruum's Hotel in Baltimore, and
il is said At New.York, with another woman than
his wife lsst Winter. 1t is affirmed that witnesses
10 th, point are few but their evidence is direct
and recent TIE defense think this is clearly in
admissible on general grounds and under rulings
In the present ca.e. There is little expectation Of
its admission.
The prosecution have dismissed many witnesses.
They think that the examination Of those remain
ing will occupy only single day. More time will
probably be consumed in speeches, unless there
be an adjournment over Good Friday, IS is posi-
bic.
All the evidence will probably be in this week,
and perhaps the talk to the Jury will begin. Eve
~ body is glad that the end OF the trial is in sight
The feeling between some of the opposing coun-
eel is bitter though half smOthered. Jealousy be-
tween the associates for the defense is increasing
TIE conduct of some in allowing the publication OF
the confession is a sore point A protracted trial
might lead to an ex plOsiOn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-21

FOR CALIFORNIA.
The steamship Star of the West sailed q. p. m.
yesterday for California, taking out from five to Blk
hundred passengers.
The new steam sloop Irsquois will 90 into the dry
dock to morrow the Nisgsrss bottom having been
repaired. The latter will go out this evening. She
could be fitted out for sea at weeks notice.
The 10th of May has been named as the date on
which the San JscinO is to be ready to 60 in commits
sion Her msss have been put 10, aud thirty rggers
are working necessarily to complete her in time.
The Board of Officers sent 10 reform matters in the
Navy Yard closed their proceedings yesterday. They
have found many clerks, &c, employing persons
booked lsborers aud mechanics to 90 their business
while they themselves taking the world easily
and drawing their salaries punctuslly Important
changes are looked for. The Board goes 10 Norfolk
today. Commodore Breese hes gone to Washington
on official busness. AS there cannot be much more
reduction Of tine hands in the Navy Yard we appsnd
list of those employed Mechanics and sboyers, Yard
department, $40; Steam Engineers department 2Gii
Constructing Engineers department, ISL total, 81,
costing about $50 COO monthly.
Orders have been received at the Norfolk Marne
Barracks 10 detail guard Of marines for the soop-of'
war John Adams, preparing at that port for the Pa
cifc Squadron. She will be ready in few weeks.
The United States steamfrigste Minnesots, lately
attached to the China station, is now about due at
Boston. She left Hong Kong homeward bound on the
Sth of December, 1853 and has been regularly heard
from q. all the intermediate ports. The Minnesota is
anew vessel of 200 tuns her first cruise carries
40 guns $40 officers and men; was launched at WASH
ngton four years ago. and is the only ship of her class
that did not break down in her initatory service
Capt. Dupon commands the Minnesota. 1t will take
about 81 00, eco to psy her of.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-21

A YAsKyE CAUGHT is HIS owS TRAP.-AbOut
week or more sgo well dressed msn, named Fred
erick Leonard, entered the Detective office in
bresthles haste and stating that he had been robbed
Of 81 $50, asked that all hands might be sent out in
quest Of the thief He said that while q. circus in
Willismsburgh, his fob pocket had been cut with a
sharp instrument and the money, which was in bills Of
large determinations, taken tberefrom. Capt. WaliDg
examined the pocket from which the money was 81
legged to have been extracted and found that the cut in
the fob pocket much larger than in the pan,aloons
This fact created tuspicior, and Mr.. Leonard was
closely questioned but nothing further was elected.
HE anxiety TO have the police set out in search of the
thief seemed 10 abate and be exhibited desire
to leave the office, which he was permitted TO do.
On Saturday morning Last M. Morton of the same
city called upon the detectives and said he had noticed
item in tie daily papsrs relative 20 Leonard whom
be had iDtrusted with horse valued a. GOO to dis
poee Of and he suspected tina. something was wrong.
Officers we're sent cut TO look for Leonard but ne wa
non est and it wss sscertsined tina. he started for
Boston yesterday morning. A teesrsphic dispatch of
the fact was cert TO Boston, and last evening
swer wa returned ststing that Leonard WAS sppre-
hended ~ he left the cars, and that upon examination
nearly all the money realized from the sale Of Mr..
Mortons horse Wa found in mis- stocking. Leonard
admitted spproprsting the money and said that ne
made the cut his clothes in order that his story OF
the robbery might be believed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-21
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-21

Hides 7tqsic q n. r.now, r!esc. A. ~ Peits 81 $50
81 eseh Calf skns ia Sc 2 b. Veal Calves, - SO9 -
Gee.
Beef Extra and First quality include nothing bat the
sest, large, fat Stalled Oxen.
Second dusy includes the beet fed Oxen the best rs
ard the best three yesrod Steers Ordinary consists
" Bulls and the refuse Of lots
sHGEPExta iucudes Cosets and when those OF inferior
quality are thrown out
There The Earern kNlrosd " over ths
Session Lowell ia the Fohours3f Of those
the FitnnbuTs ere from Albany -
any change In prices for extra and rst quality
Rect .coud quality sold rather quicker sigh. sdvsnce.
There was lot Of River Cattle taken for Providence
market a. 80 z cvt., 80 tgc. shrink.
hJf the number Of Sheep that there last week
prices not hgh. -
b.: Calves. compared with last week good sold a.
y nrtaea