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Nevada national., 1859-11-19

ANALGANATIyG WITH HoT MERCURY A
process has recently been patented in New
York for amalgamating gold, with the
mercury in q highly heated condition.
The experiment has been tried on a practi-
cal scale, at mine in Virginia, and a ma
chine is now being manufactured at the Nov.
city Works, in New York City, for shipment
to this State.
Every miner knows how much more rea-
dily ainalgamation takes place in warm wa
ter than in cold. The mercury, when heat.
ed to the proper degree is found to distrib.
ute itself into small particles, and the glob-
ules are thrown about in the sand and water
by the heat, and thus become travelling
agents" for catching the particles of gold
suspended in water. An agent for the sale
of patent right, similar TO the above yisi
ted this place some three years since. but
failed 10 introduce his machinery, on ac-
count of the impossibility of applying th,
same to practical working on a laoge scale
1t may be possible that the machinery nov
about to be introduced may have obviate,
the defects of the former The principle /
undoubtedly good one, and its practica
application could not fail to be a valuabl,
improvement In the various pr rocesses Of gol,
amalgamatioD.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

OVERLAND MAIL.-The advantages of the
overland mail are constantly being more and
more appreciated The letters overland"
are constantly increasing in numbers over
those by steamer" Reason-they get to
their journeys end quicker by land than
sea.
Instead of total suppression of the over
land mail, as some of our Republican cotem-
poraries have suggested. we doubt not the
next Congress will even increase the facili-
ties of this important route. We see ii sta
ted that bids have gone forward to perform
the service ria Pixies Peak, Salt Lake and
Carson Vailey-triweekly, l6 days time in
summer and 20 in winter, for the same COM
pensation now allowed the southern route.
Should such an arrangement be effected, the
ocean service could be dispensed with, were
it not. for the bulk of newspapers arriving,
as communication that way would always
be anticipated by nearly or quite week by
the overland route.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

A WoSAN's REvExGE.-The citizens OF
Mt. Clemens near Detroit, Michigan, are
Shocked by a late occurrence, for which
precedent can hardly be found. A Mrs Bar
ry, living in a house with Mrs. Mosher
with whom she was not on the best of terms
was within few days Of her confinement,
when the latter sent to her package, which
on being opened, proved TO be live snake!
The borriaed woman was Immediately seized
with convulsions, exhibiting peculiar symp-
TOMS The woman fend has been a arrested,
and will be severely dealt with for her stra-
nge and unnatural crime.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

According to the Iowa Hill Patriot,
the citizens of that town are making arrange
ment to secure that town against damage by
fire. by the construction of water works sim
liar to those in use in this place. The "Pa-
triot" says the water is to be introduced
from reservoir which will give pressure
Of l2O feet. The logs 10 be used are by 6,
squared. with inch bore, and fitted into
each other like the joints of flute. We can
assure our friends at Iowa Hill, that such
logs will not stand the pressure Of l2O feet,
for single day. They will burst much fas-
ter than they can possibly be put in. The
logs. for such pressure, should not be less
than IL inches in diameter. and round
at that, and withAl securely hooped al both
ends, instead of the receiving end only
The capacity of timber for resistance to wa
ter under pressure, has been pretty thor
oughly tested in this town. Our neighbors
have adopted a most excellent plan for pro.
lection against FIRE, and we would regret
exceedingly to hear of failure, by reason
of faulty construction.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

E NEw MAIL SERvIcE.-Hereafter a
daily mail will be carried between Auburn
and Nevada. There has never been direct
mail communication between these two i'm
portant towns, except for few weeks, al
though there has been contract for such
service in existence for some time past.
This will be source of gratihcat ion to
'he residents in misplace and Nevada. Here
TO lore 1t took four days TO get an answer
from Auburn-two 10 60 down via Sacra-
mento, and two to come back. The past
arrangement has been one Of considerable n
annoyance toi letter writer's, and any thing
increasing our mail facilities we chronicle
with pleasure.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

&eSometime since challenge was re.
ceived from England 10 the United States
Tor pigeon match-John Bull us Brother
1onathar-wbich was accepted by a Mr..
King OF Indiana, who at once crossed the
Atlantic. and met bis opponent ON hs own
soil. The last overland mail brings the re-
suit OF the match-in which it will be seen
that the Yankees. as usual, are victorious
A pigeon shooting in England-King, Of
Indiana, representing America. and Freeze.
of Hampshire, England-was commenced 1t
Newmarket, Oct. 18th. Freeze killed thir-
ty-nine birds out Of the first City. whilst
the American representative scored forty
two out Of his fifty.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

HorIowAYs OISrrur AND PnLs-CAuIIos TO ms
sIcK.-As these invaluable preparations have been
eounierfeited, it will be requisite to that the
water mark, =" Holloway. New York and London, ;"
is on every sheet Of the pamphlet in which the
Ointment and Pills are envrpped. To end this
test Of authenticity hold the paper TO the light,
As II is matter Of deep concern to the victims Of
eruptve, coneerous. scrofulous. and other external
diseases that they have the genuine Ointment and
equally important to dyspepties, billions patients
aud all iuerers from internal complaints that they
have the true Pills, we reccomend careful scrutiny
in all cases.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
ns-Afairs in Italy are daily BECOMING

Affairs in Italy are daily becoming
more and more warlike. Garbaldi' Is ready
to take the field in behalf of the king Of Sar-
dinia at moments warning, with force of
$4,000 well trained soldiers His recent de-
scent upon the mountain passes Of southern
Italy, aud the terribly rapid blows which be
struck, with a mere handful of followers,
warrant the expectation of most brilliant
campaign, should be take the field with his
present well equipped, numerous and enthu-
siastic army.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

THAsxscrISo.--Nexi Thursday, the Gath.
our readers will recollect is the time appoin-
ted by Governor Weller. ss day of Thanks.
giving and Prayer. We trust it may be OBJ
served as it should he. for We certainly have
more cause for thanks than almost any 9th
er country IN the world. The health Of the
people has generally been gocd.-no raging
ePidemics-or contagious diseases have swept
through our state. Our crops havef proved
excellent; no inundation by overflow or
blasting by the sun. The yield Of gold still
goes on with a steady increase, and all who
will have appy homes. Let US all then ap-
propriate the day in a becoming manner, and
endeavor to merit the blessings which are so
richly bestowed upon us from an all-wise and
kind Father. Subjoined is the proclama-
tion as signed by the Governor -
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
<s-The Pope has recovered from his 70

sg-The Pope has recovered from bis re-
cent Illness. Napoleon has returned from
his trip to the Pyrinees, ana Queen Victoria
from her tour to the highlands OF Scotland.
Great warliks preparations are being
made by both England and France, and the
temper of the leading journals of both coun-
tries still continue very bellicose.
Per Contrd.-The great revival 10 Ire
land is still going forward with increasing
interest and power, and has already passed
over the channel into Wales aud Scotland.
This awakening is considered the most won
derful display Of genuine christian interest
which has been witnessed since the advent.
upon this earth, Of the Divine Founder Of
Christianity.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

NAIL DETESrIoS.-The steamers by the
Nicaragua route, having on board the At
lantic mail, is still unheard Of Fears are
entertained that she has met with some ac-
cident, being SO far behind the Golden Gate,
which arrived near week ago. The Col
den Gate encountered heavy weather dur
ing most of her passage. by reason Of
which fears ale entertained ior the safety of
the mail steamer.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

RATHER MrsTYl--A short time since. as the
Ince theatrical troupe were travling along
the mountains. on their way to Jackson they
were enveloped in thick and heavy mist
which greatly impeded their progress. After
sullen silence OF some minutes, Miss An
nette Iuce said. Il do wish could get rid
of this mist so that | might see the sun"
Warwick, who is a "funny cuss," replied,
abruptly, ,"when you do get rid of the Miss
the probability is that you triH see SOM"
There was not another word spoken until
the company reached jackson, and Annette
was not herself on the stage. that evening.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

LoUTzENuEIsEK's WHisKEY. from spirit
ual application, we can pronounce to be ex-
cellent. 1t has such soft, soothing taste,
during its passage, and then no bad feelings
follow, in consequence. as is the case of va
rious other brands iu the town, such as ''ri-
de." "strycknine." ''rot-gut," "kills at q
hundred yards and many others that we
could mention. Importing it directly from
Ohio, purchasers can rely on its being the
pure rye. Fresh additions are constantly
arriving.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

THE PAcFIc RAILROAD ADDREss.-A cor
respondent of the S. 7. National calls in
question the statement set forth in the above
Address that there are 1888 miles Of rail.
road and 747 miles Of canal in India, and
calls upon some member of the Committee
to inform the Public whence they derive
their information. The writer In the Ma
tional shows from acknowledged English
authority that "docks, quays, common roads,
railroads, and other ministering agents OF
civilization were almost unknown" in that
region, as late as the year 1853.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

INCREASE OF PoPuLATIoN.-The arrivals
by sea, at San Francisco, for the ten months
preceding November lst, exceed the depar.
lures by l0,0OO-being at the rate OF 1.OOO
per month. The overland emigration is es-
timaied at over $4,000. The total increase
of population to the state, for the year 1859
will exceed $4,000. This is exclusive of the
natural increase by birth, which must add
greatly to the above amount.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

The BALL on FRIDAY NFxr.-Don't for
get the Ball at Hamilton Hall on Friday
Evening next. 1t should be recollected that
the proceeds of this Entertainment are to be
appropriated towards the payment of the
indebtdness on one Of the most elegant and
expensive architectural structures in the
County. The object is a worthy and pub
lie one, and should be generously patroniz-
ed.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

PRIZE WREsTIIN0.-Our Cornish friends
still appear to carry on their wrestlin &
games with as much zest as ever. Notwith-
standing the extreme inclcmency OF the
weather quite a crowd was gathered to wit
ness the performance Of these feats Of
strength and agility. Some good wrestling
was done, aud science and activity prevail
ed. Joseph Williams, the winner of the
first prize at Nevada, proved himself TO be
the best man on this occasion.
The winners of the several prizes are as
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
FERRIS FoEMAN,
Secretary Of State.

There has been known for many years a
metal found in the tin mines of Cornwall,
called Tungsten" No particular use has
been made of it, but recentlay it has been
found that if combined with iron in certain
proportions, it forms an alloy that is harder
than steel. The finest and hardest tempered
steel is readily cut with it. 1t is said that
much interest is excited among mctallureists
in England in regard to it.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

SHOOTING STARs.-The present month ;s
the anniversary period of the remarkable
meteorological phenomenon Of shooting
stars" as they are sometimes called. Tbess
interesting displays are usually more or less
OF unususual frequency during the first and
second weeks in November. The pas, two
weeks, however, have been rather unfayora.
ole Tor astronomical observations about these
diggings.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

PLAGIARIss.-O Our readers will reccollect
piece Of poetry which appeared in our last
issue, as original, beaded "Lcve me Last"
and signed "lsox." Our present object in
alludiug to 1t is to denounce II as a species Of
stealing-literary-or plagiarism. The po-.
etry in question appeared in the Saturday
Evening Post" few weeks since, from
which paper 'Isox" evidently distracted il
and rewriting it, signed bis name and palm
ed it off as original.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
cs-we regret to learn the death of Alan

cs-We regret to learn the death Of Alan
son Jermain, Junior proprietor of the Adri-
an Expositor, one of our most valuable cas-
tern exchanges. Mr.. ]. was one of the
most industrious and reliable newspaper
writers in the State of Michigan. The is
sue Of the "Expositor," announcing his
death, comes to us draped in mouruine-
The paper will hereafter be conducted bv
bis surviving partner and brother.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

~ We have to acknowledge the kind
ness Of Frank Cleveland, the accommodating
stage driver. for numerous favors conferred
on this Office, in the way of carrying letters,
packages, DC. Persons patronising the line
between this place and Nevada, can a. ways
rely on safety OF passage as well as gentle
manly treatment Frank drives with a
quick rein and is a.9sys sure of The brake
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

GTThe weather. during tho most of tbe.
week has been rainy. II has, however.
again cleared OF and bids fair to be Of some
duration. The genial warmth of the sun.
which made Its appearance at intervals da.
ring the late rainy weather, caused the ten
der grass to spring up on the ranches below
and in few weeks, good feed is expected
for stock, which are now in worse condi-
tion than at any season OF the year.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

!rr We are pleased to welcome back from
the Atlantic states our old friend. L. J. Ro-
land, who arrived on the Golden Age, with
his family, consisting Of his wife and three
children. They have concluded to make
Grass Valley their future home. and have
our best wishes for long and successful life
We are indebted to Mr.. K. for papers two
days in advance of expresses or mails.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

Sr The report that Humboldt Library
had been purchased by the British Minister at
Berlin is contradicted. The Library has not
been sold at all. Several gentlemen are
now engaged in making a catalogue of it,
which work will not be completed before
December next, the books turning out to be
much mUre numerous than was expected.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

HANS KEROSENE BuKSERs.-These are superior to
all others, and will give light than any other
You can graduate the light 10 suit, and It will not
go out on sudden mnvemsnt. An attempt is be
ing made to stop our sales BY parties holding an
fsrior patent, but like their lamps, Bragg & Co
won't Ego out"
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

A Mrs. LAWRENCE. of Whitehall, Vt. died.
lately of consumption. and as a number of
the family had previously died of the sa me
disease. the family weat through the super.
stictious farce Of burning the lungs heart,
and liver of the deceased. to prevent any
more of dying Of the same disease.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

SrQulte number Of droves of cattle
mostly cows aud heifers, from the summit
pastures have passed through this place du-
ring the past ten days. They have been for
eed TO leave the mountain valleys on ac-
count of the setting in Of winter.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

ETMr. Ten Brock writ es frnm England
to friend in Memphis, that bis winnings in
England this year have exceeded s44O, 900,
to gain which be risked but s2o. 900.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

ouAArERtr NErnsG.-The Congregation Of the II -,
F. Church South of this place. will hold Quarter
ly meeting, commencing On this SATURDAY Even.
ing, at early eandleght. and continue over Sunday
Presiding Elder Ii. Johnson is expected to be in
attendance and preach.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

VANsLYKE s RAFFLE.-Ne are authorised
TO state that this rattle has been Withdrawn.
Ticket bolders. by calling at Nr. Delano's
Banking House, on next Friday, can have
their tickets redeemed.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
ns- We have before n, the aH..,.r,., :,

Es- We have before us the "Hesperian''
for November, edited by Mrs. Day. The
Magazine fully sustains its reputation, and
is. most certainly periodical which should
be in the possession of every California la
dy. The embellishments for the present
number consist of likeness OF Robert Dun.
can, one of the pioneers of the state. and
beautiful colored plate of Len. Sumachr y
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
Summons.

STATE OF CAIIFORNIA-C0UNTY OF NEVADA
DISTRICT COURT OF THE l4th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF SAID STATE
THE PsorIE THE STATE OF cAriYoRNA-To THO'S
HARTERY, Greeting You are hereby summoned to
appear and answer the eomplaint Of LEVI SANFORD
hled against you and PHII0 J. FULLER, within Ten
Days from the service Of this Writ II served on
yon in this County, within twenty days II served
you in this district and out Of this County, and
within forty days II served you in the state and
out OF this District, In action commenced on the
18th day Of October A. d. 1889, in said Court, for
the recovery Of the sum Of Six Hundred and Forty
three Dollars and Fifty Cents aedged to be due to
Plaintiff from Defendants upon a certain promisory
note, with interest thereon from the 2sth day Of
March, A. d. 1855 at the rate OF ten per cent, per
All particularly set forth In Yitns Complaint to
the action now on file in the once Of the Clerk Of
this Court
And you are hereby notified that II you fail to apesr
and said complaint herein directed Plaintiff
will take Judgment against you therefor BY default
together with ali costs Of suit, and also demand OF
the Court such other relief as is prayed for in his
said Complaint.
In testimony Whereof ], JOHN S. LAMBERT.
Clerk Of the District Court aforesaid, do hereuntc*
~ set my hand and impress the Seal Of the
4, A., ! said Court, at Once, in the City of Ne
Id vada this 18th day Of November, A. ID.
49, 1859 JOHN $. LAMBERT, Clerk.
By Joseph Roberts, Deputy
Bv Order Of Hon David Belden. Cnun,y Judge. in
and for Nevada County California. j
True copy-Attest JOHN ) I0MBEkr, Ck
Per Joseph Robere Jr., Deputy
Mcconnell Miles, Btty for flth4 l'-Su'
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
THANKSGIVING
II X % CT AM Alto
STATE uF cAurnviA.
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STATE or cAurnxA
ErKccrvH DEiAKraESr. I
IN accordance With established usage. as the
Chief Executive of the State. hereby dis
agnate and set apart THURSDAY. the gath
inst, as q day Of THANKSGIVING and
PRAYER. Ii is understood that this day
has been designated by nearly all our sister
States in order that it may be National
Festival, in which the whole American pc
ople, as united family, may supplicate the
Throne of Almighty God for the preservation
of that Union which has placed US amongst
the ireest and happiest OF nations. And do
earnestly invoke the good people OF this St
ate. abstaining from all secular pursuits.
with sincere and contrite hearts, offer up
thanks to the Supreme Ruler oftbe Universe
for the manifold blessings conferred upon us
during the past year. and humbly and fer
vently supplicate Him that be will continue
US free. prosperous and united people.
Witness my hand and the Great Seal Of
State, at Sacramento, this I'd day of Novem'
Der, in the [sEAL.1year Of our Lord one tho
usand eight hundred and fifty.nine.
JOHN b. WELLER.
Attest:
FERRIS FoEMAN,
Secretary Of State.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
New Aufaframat~r.

1
We would call the attention Of miners tc
the card Of Col. Horace P. Russ, which will
be found in another column, wherein be Of
fers new system Of saving gold by pro-
cess OF his own invention. Col. r. has de-
voted most OF his time and attention for the
past four years, in bringing to perfection hi.
improvement, which he now offers to the
public, confident in its superiority over any
other process of amalgamation In use. We
append certificate Of the Empire Quartz
Mining Co., who have been useing this anal.
gamator for the past season.
EMPrRE QrARrz MINING Co,
Grass Valley. Nevada Co., Cal.
Horace P. Russ. Esq.-Dear Sir:
After useiDg your process Of amalgama-
ting, for the space of five weeks, we have
concluded to adopt it as the best method Of
saving gold. and for the following reasons:
LIST. The process (beyond the first cost
requires no expense and less attention, than
any other mode heretofore used by us.
I'd. The free gold is separated from the
sulphurets as soon as the pulp leaves the
battery.
Sd. By its use we can save the expense,
at least Of one mans labor annually, the
cost of which would be nearly double that
Of the apparatus.
4th. The analgum taken from the plates
or cones is free from impurities, and con-
sequently ready for retorting.
5Ih. Because the bulk of the gold being
caught within two feet of the battery, salts
fies us that we save all the free god tina
can be practically secured.
9th. Because in the plates or cones not
charged with quicksilver, great portion of
the sulphureted or impure gold is saved.
9TH. The process requiring no power. and
but little watching or attention, and can for
all security be locked up.
sth. The plates used in this process will
(in our opinion) last for many years.
We have been almost constantly crushing
quartz rock for the last eight years, and in
adopting your process for the foregoing rea-
sons, we deem it our duty to call towards it
the attention of all persons engaged in
quartz mining. as being the least expen-
sive and most efficient method ever tried by
US. Wishing you all the success which your
long study and perseverance upon this i'm
portant subject deserves, we remain,
Yours respectfully.
JAS W. JENKINS, Pres't.
JAS. II. WILCOX Trea.
FREDENBuRGH JONES, Sup't.
Empire Quartz Mining Co.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

NoIssER's scHsirrs.-The following, taken fron
a city paper is signihcant-"whils the country 10
flooded with spurious articles, yoldners maintains
its superiorityn
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
DIED..

In Grass Valley November 4th. of Diathsria, ksns,
sged one yeai. eleven months and fourteen days al
SO on November 18th, Harley, aged seven years,
aad sixteen days, children Of John and Amelia
Parker
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

Ts-Our thanks are due to Mr.. Dorsey, Of
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express for papers by
the Golden Age
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

@Spencer has furnished our table with
oountifnl supply of Eastern papers BY the
Golden Age
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
NEW TO-DAY.
To Quurtz Miners.
For an improved system Of Saving Gold,
APPLY TO
HORACE P. RUSS,
Grass Valley or San Francisco, Cal.
NOTICE.

Came TO the Zinc House, on the Telegraph Sac
ramento and Nevada Road. on the 1lth instant. q
Sorrell Horse, banded II. on the left hip-lsft
hind leg white. and white stripe In his facs-also
Saddle Marks on his body.
The owner will please prove property, pay char
ges and take him away.
s.A. sAwTErIE
Zinc House, Nov. IA, 1850. IT'S.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
MARRIED.

In Grass Valley, Nov. 1sth, 1859, bv s. C. Richard
aon J. P, Mr.. Nathan Sanford, to Miss Neiiss. jana
Hite. both from Ohio.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19
AGENTS.

ess. A. LovresovE is our daily authorised Agen
or sasransnto. He may be found at 67 st.
Hn. cHAs. A. CRANE is cur sole Agent in San
Trsssiseo. He Is empowered TO receive advertise
nsnts, and receipt for the same. lie may be found
st l72 Montgomery strset,.
Nevada national., 1859-11-19

Ex-President Van Buren is said to be
writing his Life and Times.