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The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25
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The editor of the JOURNAL has now
forgotten whether he stated that Griffin
was convicted of manslaughter or mur-
der; and thinks the remissness of the
Sheriff would be the samein either case.
He seemed to think differently two
weeks before, when he made studied
attempt to show that Griffin was convic-
ted of petty offense, and for that reas-
on thought the officers were excusable
in neglecting to take proper care Of
him."
Now all we said about the grade of
crime of Griffin was contained in the fol-
lowing sentence of our paper of the 4th
February
"BRoKE JAIL.-Alex Griffin. convic-
ted of manslaughter in killing McMur-
try. and sentenced to the Penitentiary.t for
fifteen gears, broke Jail and escaped on
Wednesday night"
The despicable puppy who does the
writing for the Democrat calls the above
"a studied attempt to show that Griffin
was convicted of a petty offense." A
petty ofense punished with 15 years
in the States prison ! "a petty Of
fence" to kill a man The statute of
this sta te dividing the crime of murder
into degrees exists in but very few of
the states of the union. and not all at
common law, and person with old as
sociations IN his mind might naturally
write "manslaughter," which was the
zeal offense committed by Griffin, by the
verdict of the jury. outside of our statute.
We instance the above as how low the
Democrat will descend to misrepresent
the objects Of its silly hate.
Mr.. Boring has used unceasing exer-
tions, by the offer of rewards, by tele-
graphing to all parts of the state, and
by despatching persons over the sup
posed track of G .itiin, and has finally
succeeded in capturing him, and he is
probably before this time safe in San
Quentin. Thu Democrat knew these
facts in its last issue, but has not word
in praise of such unremitting and sue
cessful exertions to recaprure the quar-
ry, 1t only thereby illustrated its usu-
al course, to pile detraction upon the OBJ
jects of its dislike, but never to inform
the public oftheir meritorious acts. Even
had theSheriff been blameworthy, he
had nobly repaired the results of his ac-
tions anddone full justice to the public,
and generous soul while condemning
the former actr would commend the
reparation.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

dollars [now fve.] For attending on
Court either in person or by deputy, for
each day. four dollars, (now fvel for ma
king every arrest in criminal proceed
ing. two dollars (now three.) For exc
cutting every sentence of death;1twenty-
FIVE dollars, [now ffty.l For summon
ing grand jury oftwenty-four persons,
twelve dollars now ffteen.] For al
other services the same fees as now al
lowed. 1t proposes to allow Constables
fees as follows For serving summons
in civil suit for each defendant, seventy.
five cents, (now one dollar) for summon
inga jury before Justice of the Peace,
two dollars (now three) for serving an
attachment two dollars, now three :
Fol summoning each witness twenty-five
cents: now fifty. For collecting all
sums on execution, two and one half per
cent. now four per cent. for serving a
warrant, Or order of delivery of personal
property, or making an arrest in civil
cases, two dollars, now three for other
services the same fees now allowed.
Justices of the Peace are proposed to
be allowed. For issuing every writ or
process by which suit is commenced,
twenty-five cents, now one-dollarl for
certifying an oath twenty-five cents,
now fifty cents. For each certificate,
twenty-five cents, now fifty cents. For
taking justification to a bond fifty cents;
[now one dollar. For swearing jury
seventy-fve cents now one dollar.
For taking depositions, per folio. twen-
ty-fve cents NOW forty,l For copy of
judgment, order, docket, proceeding or
paper in his office, or transcript of judg-
ment per folio, twenty five cents (now
forty.) For all other services the same
as now allowed by law. No reduction
is contemplated in the fees of County
Auditor, jurors or witnesses.
No reduction is proposed in the fees
of the Office of County Surveyor, except
that for recording survey, the law now
allows two dollars, the bill proposes
twenty-five cents per folio.
The bill is made to take effect in Oc-
tober, and will not effect present incum-
bent.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

Too MopEsT-Our fric cud Shoema-
ker, announces that all the best writer's
of the State. viz: J. Wing Oliver. c.
B. Med, maid and A. Delano, have been
engaged fer certain publication. This
is too modest coming from a writer who,
IN the language of favorite game,
once OH time was wont to ''raisc' the
lichest-heeled of this .cribbiing ir,ni-
~, "somc thirty beans.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

UNcHARrrABLE FEMALE.-The Sier-
ra Citizen says, Lola Montez is in Ire
land lecturing on America and its insti-
tutions. She tells her hearers that
England, I believe, is the freer country
of the two actually" The unfeminine
female is as reliable oil matters of truth
as in the care of her chastity. Hei own
experience in America ought to remind
her that she enjoyed more freedom than
was consistent with good behavior; she
took and allowed more liberties than re-
spectacle women of any nationality as
sent tc.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25
Pike County Market

OVERLAND NAIL ARRIVED FROM PIKE COUNTY IN
OLD Missouri ii!!!i!!!!!i!!,!
Il. P. ROU SSIN,
'TAKES this method OF announcing 10 the public
that he has disposed of his interest in the Shasta
line, and that he is now, like Tom Benton, "solita-
ry and Alone in
VARIETY STORE,
At the old stand No. IS, Comm crcial street where
can be found at all times in the richest profusion
and OF the choicest qualities G amt of ali kinds in
season. Fresh Eggs, Butter. Potatoes, Fresh Meats,
oI M every description, such Pork. Beef, Mutton.
veal, dc. Also Sourcrout, and Vegetables in seas
on, Onions and Fish
COME ONE, CONE ALL.
Remember No is Commercial street.
T. p. RoUSSIN.
Nevada, Feb. 25th--tf
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

GRIFFIN ATTEMPs SUICIDE.-We learn
from the Union that Griffin made two at
tempts to commit suicide in the station
house at Sacramento on Tuesday. He
made an incision in his arm above the ell
bow cutting large vein. The flow of
blood was considerable. He was dis
covered and the arm bandaged. Not
long afterwards Griffin tore off the ban
dage and opened the wound afresh.-
The wound was inflicted with a sharp
pointed knife.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25
Friday Morning. February 25, 1850.


THE TELEGRApHc SUIT.-A suit was
some days since commenced ia the L.
=. District Court, at the instigation of
the State Tslesraphic company, against
;hc Alta line, for using Morsc's patent
apparatus. We were shown a day or
two since Il complaint as long as the
ssral law, setting forth divers and sun
dry injuries and misdccds alleged to
have been done by the aforesaid Alta
line, in the use of The aforesaid instru-
nnent of the said Morse. The case has
been postponed till next month.
The difficulty at law arises from op-
position in business 1t is understood
that the State line has purchased the
cxclusi, c right of Morse's patent in this
State, md is using the right thus acquir-
ed to crush out all opposition.
Some years since the State line
obtained a monopoly act for itself from
The Legislature. The act IS undoubt-
edly unconstitutional. Finding it So,
the State Company rsortcd to the only
rxpediera left to cripple their rival
They purchased the control Of the pat
cnt in use on all the lines in the State,
and then attempted to dictate terms to
:he other telegraphic companies. We
learn they are willing to listen to propo-
sails from the Alta company, after the
latter shall have agreed to cease all
competition between San Francisco and
Sacramento, and on 10 other conditions.
In this attempt to crush a rival COM
pany, we are happy TO state, there is a
splendid chance of being baked. Since
The suit has been commenced, Mr.. Jno.
l'attison, of this city, one Of the best
electricians in this State, or any other,
set himself at work to construct appa-
ratus to use on the Alta line, in which
he is considerably interested, which
might supersede the use Of the soft iron
magnet of Prof Morse. lie has been,
we think, quite successful, and we have
an idea that the plaintiffs in this tele-
graphic suit will make their trouble for
their pains. AT any rate they will fail
Of extorting large sum from other
e., al 4 >
That BuLKHEAD PROJECT. - The
Daily Times of San Francisco, take
strong ground against the Parsons Bill
for the construction Of 4 sea wall around
the city front, and in tne event of its
passage calls upon II Governor to veto
it. The Times says it ip rife with fraud,
bribery, iniquity, aud every species of
corruption. The objection raised to the
bill is that it would work an immense
injury to the property holders along the
city front. We hope the Times will be
more explicit and show up who will be
injured and how. These general
charges are too frequently iudulged in
without adequate cause.
The opposition to the bulkhead most
worthy of attention comes from the
Chamber of Commerce. That body OF
respectable gentlemen, respectfully pro-
tests against the measure as calculated
to injure the interests of the city of San
Francisco.
We understand there is a necessity
for a sea wall to the harbor, and have SC
written; but it is question requiring
the gravest consideration, and we hope
the Legislature will examine it thor
oughly and decide with that careful
ness and wisdom the great importance
of the project demands.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

M EATS on hand at all times Chickens, Ducks,
~ Geese, DC. Fresh Eggs, Butter. Cheese and
vegetables of all varieties to be found in lower
markets. "
Ifyou want to purchase any of the aboye emu
meratcd articles at
Low RATES -sEE
call on the undersigned on the south side of ,,o,
merclal street. nerly opposite the St Louis Hotel.
A. McALLISTER
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

u Archbishop Allemany has issued
a pastoral letter to the clergy of tho dio-
cese of California, calling upon the
Church of the State to extend their
charitable aid in the establishment OF
an American College at Rome. Simi-
ar letters have been Issued by the
Catholic Bishops throughout the United
States.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

DuNcoMBE RL-ELgCrED.-Dr. Dun
combe has been returned 10 the Assem-
bly from Sacramento by fair majority
Having taken the oath of allegiance re-
ouirod, wc presume hc will be alle"e I'd
70 ssesin us seat tn.s time
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

UNION Brass BAND.-This band has
secured the services of Alex. Gatfeld
Esq. lately from New York, who will
undertake the tutelage of the band in
the science and art of music. He is said
to be No. musician. If his services
prove as valuable as expected, we hope
our friends may dispense with pewter"
and cotton hereafter. Mr.. Gatfeld de-
signs forming quadrille band at an
early day.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

NEVADA RIFLEs.-This company met
on Tuesday evening, at Z o'clock. at
the Court House, and proceeded to the
election of officers for the ensuing year.
The officers commanding were reelect.
ed, viz: Captain, Rufus Shoemaker
First Lieutenant, Phil. Moore. Second
Lieutenant, Geo. Story. Third Lieu
tenant, T. w. Sigourney. The meeting
adjourned to the 1st Thursday in May.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25
Summons.

State of California County of N,~.5, ,>,.,.
Sourt OF the Fourteenth Judicial District on said
State; Ihe People of the State of California 10
SAMUEL A. BOOTH-GREETrSc
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONFD o. .,..- -.
answer the complaint of BARNEY NJ iFE 6ieJ
against you within Ten days from the service 80.
w " mnt' II served on you in this County within Twenty
lays served on you inths District and ont Of tbis
state and out of this District IN an action comrnan
on the I'D day of September A. d ie5s In s.;d 60.
to obtain decree of this Court for The 6arsco.
ceran mortgage bearing date the 18th day or Auyust
a loS' executed by the said defendant to Piainti
and for the sale OF the premises therein and In .;s
plant particularly mentioned and descr;h.d 80 ,h
application othe moneys arising from sue SALE 20 ,ha
payment OF the amour due two certaip nror,;s.-
notes set forth In said complaint made and ~
said Plaintiff by the De fendant bearing ever a.,
said Mortgage and ther eby intended ~ h. s WIN
wit: The sum Of S466s with interest or the am, ~,
SsOO W from the Fourteenth day Of August N 1ss1
1t the rate OF :wo per cent per month t;iI 80
and II any deficiency shall remain after appvine n ~,
sad SO applicable thereto then that PLAINTIFF
nay nave execution therefor against said Defendn.
Also that the Defendant and all and everv perso s;
ing by through, nder him subseoue ntiv 10 ,hn
Paintin mortgage and the commencement of tbs 80.
may be barred and foreclosed of all right cl,,, n
and equity of redemption in or to the sa;d nra. nen
equitable. ' "e just ano
And you are hereby notified that II you fail II, ,ror
said complaint as herein directed, PLAINTIFF will -
against you therefor by default toce,her viii
all costs Of suit and also demand Of the Conr, n 49,
relief as Is prayed for In his said complaint
~ In testimony whereof l. Ruf,. sho.x,,.-
& Cierk Of District Court aforesaid a. he,a'
1LS INTO set my hand and impress the seal of ..;d
'conrs, at Office in Nevadacity, this s5d dsy Of
By wm SMITH, Deputy - olAhh-
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

Snow IN THE UPPER PART OF THE
CoUNTY.-We learn from Sam Hervey,
Expressman, that on his last visit to
Remington Hill, he found several houses
crushed by the weight of snow. AS the
owners reside in this vicinity we men
ton the buildings for their benefit
Montgomery Hotel, Pawtucket cabin,
Egbert Il Co.'s stable, a part of the
Fores: Cottage, 8. F. Stutsman's cabin
and slaughter house. The snow laid
ON the ground six feet in depth.
At Lowell Hill the snow is about the
same depth, some buildings are crushed
and Mcclure fume and ditch injured.
Since the Expressman was there, it
has been showing and no doubt one or
two more feet in depth is added to the
mass.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

MoDERATING.-The New York T1i6-
une announces its willingness to support
John Bell, of Tennessee, for the Presi-
dency in 1860. Sensible.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

CALIFORNIA LIFE ILLUsTRATED.-We
are indebted to Geo. w. Welch, of the
Pioneer Bookstore, for copy of work
of some $50 pages, bearing the above
title. The work is from the pen of
Father Taylor, the street preacher of
San Francisco, in early times. 1t is
written in free and easy style, is
strongly Methodist in tone and senti=
ment. and we judge it will be popular
book with that denomination. Furnish
ed at the low price of one dollar.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

SENATOR IvERsON ON SOUTHERN
SENTIMENT-We believe Senator Iver-
son has offered a proposition that there
shall be two roads built with federal
means to the Pacific ocean.
Whether this project is based upon
the idea that it will require two roads
to do the business which cannot yield
very heavy dividends upon one; or,
which is more pertinent. whether Mr..
Iverson thinks the South must pay
double her contribution to this stupen-
dous work to get back some part of her
money. we cannot say not being familiar
with the mysteries of the Senator's pol
icy. But we can safely affirm. that so far
from desiring 20 pay for the construction
of two federal railroads, the Democratic
party in The South is vehemently oppos-
ed to any, and this because it denies the
power of government in the premises.
and because it knows that the South
is the Issachar destined to crouch be-
ueath both Senator Igersons burdens.
= Washington States.
The above is honest and outspoken.
1t is one of the best established facts,
that "the Democratic party of the South
is vehemently opposed to any" railroad.
We have iterated it and reiterated it for
years. The proof has been given from
time to time. And now when the crisis
comes, when Presidential election is
far off, a leading Democratic paper at
the seat of government, southern
Douglas sheet, tells the honest truth
that the Democratic party of the South
is vehemently opposed to any railroad.
1t is an honest concession that we have
nothing to hope for from the Demo-
party for the furtherance of the Pacific
Coast-the inter oceanic railway. The
d emocratic party of the South is polit-
ically by far the strongest part of the
whole. 1t wields the sceptre in that organ
ization. In the last Presidential election
the Democracy was beaten in nearly all
the northern States, and the opinion is
generally entertained that what with
the imbecility of the present admins
tration and the disafcction of such men
as Forney, Wise, Stanton and others,
the party is considerable weaker to-day
in the North than ever before, We ar
rive, then, at the conclusion-a safe one
NJ that-fhat The Democratic Marty of
the Union is violently opposed to Pa
ciic railroad The conclusion is irresist.
able. We must therefore, look to some
other organization for the realization of
the dearest hopes of California.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

FRUIT GROWING IN THE MOUNTAINS.
We take the following sensible remarks
from the San Andreas Mdependent-
We could wish to report as much prog
resin fruit culture in Nevada as our
Calaveras cotemporary proudly does in
his own county:
ave, in the mountains, are in sense,
ridiculed by TIE Solons of the strictly
agricultural counties, when we advance
the opinion that we have a prospective
chance to equal, if not excel them in the
production of vines and fruits. Let us
be liberal towards ole another. Even
allowing that we can raise sufficient for
our own consumption, when our popula-
tion shall attain five times its present
population, this happy circumstance
would not in the least interfere with our
valley neighbors or detract from the
Importance of their occupation. Not
only as to fruits and the vine do we be-
lieve ourselves equal to what we have
set forth, but the great body of land,
whether On hillside or valley is found
to produce fair crops of cereals.
In grape-growing though what has
been done is but an experiment towards
what is yet in contemplation, we have
succeeded in an unexampled degree
1t was recently stated in an otherwise
we'll written view of the agricultural ca
pabilities of California, published in a
first-class San Francisco paper, that the
county of Calaveras contains but $4,000
grape vines. What will that gentle
man think of his statistics when inform
ed that in the gardens and vineyards of
Murphy's camp alone, there are more
than half as many vines as he has as
signed to the whole county 1t will be
safe to put the figure at four times the
number estimated by that journal and
yet, it is to be borne in mind that up to
the present season, our people have
manifested no general interest on the
subject.
We are of opinion that more young
fruit trees and grape-vines have been
planted since the middle of last month,
in this county, than in any two years
previous.
We are glad to SEQ so strong a ten
dency on the part of the press, lately. to
encourage and counsel those engaged in
that pursuit, which, more than all 9TH
ers, is calculated to makea people per-
manent, prosperous and happy.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

INFORMATION WANTED-Matthew Decker came
to this country in 1850 from New jersey he lived for
some years in Little York, Red Dog, and Waloupa
Any inform alton concerning him to his residence now
alive his residence since 1854 will be apprecia
ted by his friends and paid for. Address CHARLE5I
ROSS, San Francisco Post Office. feb25-lm
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

MARRIED.-At the Office of John Anderson
ESQ. Feb. I6, C. w. Sherwood and Charlotte NJ.
Ross.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25
Notice..

THE co-partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned in the "St. Louis Saw Mill,
is this day dissolved. A. D. Skillman being now
the sole proprietor will continue the business as here
tofore.
A. D. SKILLMAN.
F.J. McWORTHY.
February 23d, 1859.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

~ Women dislike talkative men
they know how it is done.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

TEMPERANCE DoINGs-Rev. Israel
Fl. Deihl arrived in town few days
since and proceeded at once on his apos-
tolic labors in the cause of Temper
ance with that energy and ability for
which he is remarkable. At a o'clock
on Tuesday, he organized cold water
army of about sixty boys and girls. The
same evening he lectured on his favor
ite theme at the Methodist Church, to a
full house. During the course of his
remarks he stated that there were nine.
ty-three retail liquor shops in this city,
in full blast. The lecture was mostly
devoted to a condemnation of license
laws, vendors of liquors, and owners of
houses rented for dram shops. lie also
spoke at some length in favor of an in
ebriate asylum.
Money enough was collected to de-
fray expenses and pay for hundred
copies of cold water paper to be circu-
lated in town.
Steps were taken to establish lodge
of Good Templars, on Saturday night
next, at Temperance Hall.
We are requested to state that any
person of IA years and upwards who
feels an interest in the Temperance
cause can become member of the Good
Templars on application. Some twenty
ladies and thirty gentlemen are already
applicants for admission to the order.
For the information of our bachelor
and maiden friends, we would state that
the Good Templars is an order in which
the ladies and gentlemen meet together.
The ladies are eligible to offices, can
vote and use their tongues to their
hearts content without any restraint
whatever, except such as is imposed by
parliamentary rules.
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25
Office.

MY WIFE Ann Schmidt, having left my bed and board
l hereby give notice that will not be responsible
for debts contracted by her.
JOHN SCHMIDT.
Feb 49, la59-lm+
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25

state OF California-County Of sNevada-s.
happening upon affidavit 10 nay satisfaction thu, .
oi acon exists in favor of the above named Plain
IN IN as.inst the above named Defe pdant Samuel i
Booth and also appearing that aid Defends nj
pared 7, rom and re sides out of this State
therefore orde red that service be made on said
oe,enasnL samuel j. Booth, by publca,on of sum.
uohs IN the NEVADA JOURNAL, newspaper published
months. - f~N VI AHieo
,,e. en- under my hand at Chambers at Nevsda this
eist d ay of February 1859. ~
NILES SEARLS, District Judge
late OF Calefnia, County of Nevada, ss- hereby
@ me FOREGOING to be true copy Of order Of
~ourt, remaining file in nv Office
RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk.
Jas churehmsn, Atty fer rls. feSS5
The Nevada journal., 1859-02-25
Keystone Market and Variety Store.

Nevada, Feb. 25th--tf
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-11-04

bounds, her eyes sparkling at the thought
Of really doing something TO help mamma.
How its cheers the heart TO enter honse-
hold where love reigns and kinds words on.
" are spoken. Children living under such
influences will grow up good and noble, for
the heart will expand, and its nobler quail
ties develope under the genial influence Of
kind actions and kind words. Mother the
echoes Of your kind voice may linger long
years in the hearts Of your children. Shall
they be soft, sweet echoes, seeming like
angel music, winning them to the love Of
God and heaveni If so, then you will he
rewarded with a golden harvest. And
should the kind Father-when "many years"
have wrought their changes, and the eyes
grow dim with watching tho advent Of
glorious eareafter-alow you to gaze up
on the household of your natural children,
they will surely call you blessed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-11-04

An immense High Bridge across the
British Channel, between Dover and Cape
Guinez, is not thought impracticable, and a
Mr.. Boyd has estimated tho cost of such a
structure at 9s0,OO0,oo0. The bridge
would be supported by one hundred and
ninety tower, at distance apart Of five
hundred feet, and would be elevated three
hundred feet above the level of the sea,
and would he calculated for two or more
railway tracks. In this age Of progress and
triumph, it is hold to stamp any engineer
ing project as visionary, but the undertaking
would, at least be a very "serions" one.