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Nevada national., 1859-11-26

CHILDREN AND Schools IN NEVADA CouS-
rr.-According to the School Census OF this
County. which has recently been completed
there are l 500 children in the County be-
tween the ages Of four and eighteen years
The number under four 10 995, making to-
tai Of 2,660. or this number, l,39s were
born In California. The returns show that
only 600 have attended the public schools
during the past year.
The "Nevada Democrat" in alluding 10
this fact says: at thus appears that only
about one-third Of the school children OF the
County have attended school during the past
year, while the other wo-thirds are grow
up in ignorance. This is not a very flatter-
ing prospect for the rising generation"
This remark, so far as Grass Valley is
concerned, is certainly not warranted. as in
the above enumeration, no account is made
of the attendance at private schools.
There are in this place not less than five
private schools. in operation the year round
besides most excellent public school, which
constantly employs two good teachers. The
attendance on the private schools ia fully
II not more than double that Of the public
school. We presume there are also other
private schools in various. parts Of the Coun'
ty.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

Col. J. 7. FOLEY, Of the San Francisc
Herald, has been visiting our town during
the past week, we are gratihed to learn that
our Democratic friends in Grass Valley, have
literally subscribed for that able and fear
less Democratic paper. Notwithstanding the
curses and bitter opposition OF the vigilan-
tss. the Herald has steadily increased in cir.
suistioa and is one Of the most ably conduc-
ted and reliable commercial and political
newspapers in the State. Under the editori.
al charge Of Mr.. Nngent. IL will continue To
increase in public favor.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
Constable's Sale.
Eureka Township. Nevada Conn

By Virtue Of an Execution to me delivered, and
issued out Of the Court Of W. W CArEKroS. a jus
tce or the Peace in and Tor the Township of Eureka
csunty Of Nevada and state of California, bearing
date Nov. 22nd, A. D., 1859. in favor Of J. kRA.
Two Hundred and fifty-one Dollars and Eighty Eve
Cents, Debt, Damages and Costs Of suit have lev.
led upon and seized the following described proper
~, to wt-An the Right Title and Interest, (being
the undivided one sixth interest,) Of J. A. Murray
in and to the Boston Claim, situated mar woolseys
Flat, in the Town and County aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given that will expose to Public
sale the above described property, to the highest
bidder for Cash. on the ground, on Wednesday, the
18th day Of November, =. D., 1889, between the
hours Of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. and o'clock =. NJ, to
sati.fy the above demands and aeeruing cests
Given undersmy hand, this 23d day OF Sovemhe er
A. D., 1859.
VI. MURPHY. Constable T. +
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

I WAGON ROAD MEETISG.-Tbe Nevada pa
pers coLtain q call for Q Wagon Road
meeting TO be held at the Court House, in
Nevada on Saturday the Sd Of December, at
O'Clock p. NJ, to consider the expediency OF
construc ting WAGON RoAD across the
mountains, to consult as TO the best and
most practicable route, aud 10 devise the
Ways and means to carry out the proposed
undertaking. The call Is signed by upwards
Of SO names. It Is hoped there will be
full attendance at the meeting from property
holders and all others interested, at the
time and place appointed.
We have already, in previous issues, all
luded somewhat at length to the Importance
Of this enterprise. The route through this
county is undoubtedly the nearest and by
far the most practicable route from Sacramen
to yet opened to the great, newly discover
ed mineral regions on the eastern slope of
the Sierras.
Speaking OF this route the Nevada Demo-
crat says: "Mr Meredith, who started out
about two weeks ago, went by the way Of
Enreka and returned by Placerville. He
informs us that the former is incompa-
rably the better route of the two, and some
forty miles nearer to the principal mining
localities. lie tells us, also, that the washoe
miners expressed their astonishment to him
at the supiness and apparaut Indifference Of
the people Of this county to the advantages
OF the Eureka route. Had the road been
constructed last summer, all the silver ore
which has been shipped to San Francisco
from the Comstock Lead, would have been
hauled through Nevada, instead of being
sent away round by Placerville, and the
supplies for the miners would also come this
way"
Again we would urge upon the citizens
of Grass Valley the Importance of this en-
terprse, and the necessity OF securing full
attendance at the appointed meeting.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
THE SPEAKERSHIP.

II is generally conceded we believe. that
the Hon. Phil. Moore of this County, is the
most prominent and popular candidate now
Ia the field for the Speskership. Mr. Moore
has served several terms in the Legislature
of our state with credit and ability, is fne
parli amentarian, affable, courteous, and q u
answering national democrat, possessing
every qualification necessary to make him
peculiarly fitted for that position. Should
he be selected to preside over the deliber-
stions Of the next Legislature, we are conf
dent that he will Gil the Chair with Impair
tality aud honor. and with . grace and
prompti,ude unequalled by any Of bis pre-
decetsors.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

SAxp BARs.-The late rise in the noun
tain streams seems to have stirred up the
mud and sand in the bottom Of the Sacra-
mento. as far down as the city Of the Plains
Several sand bars near that city have been
shifted or newly formed, much to the incon-
venience Of steamboat navigators on that
river. The process Of" filling up seems
to be going on with an increased ratio, and
railway connection between the two princi-
ple cites OF the state will soon become q
matter of absolute necessity.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

MILL STREET TO ne PLASKED.-The prop
erty holders on Mill Street, being through
ly disgusted with the superabundance oil
mud in that locality, have at last determin-
ed to mend their ways" and have let the
contract to Mr.. G. d. Roberts to plank that
Street with three inch plank. Unless the
denizens Of lower Main Street follow their
example soon. we fear they will be utterly
cut of from all communication with the civil
lized world.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

RAIL ROAD SURVEY Mr.. Sherman Day is
now engaged in making survey for Rail.
road from Folsom to Auburn. The Nevada
Democrat understands that he will continue
bis survey as far as that place for 5000. 1t
is to be hoped that measures will be taken to
secure this survey SO important to this county.
We fully agree with the Democrat, that with
reliable survey of the route. and the cost
ascertained, a company could be formed. and
we believe sufficient amount of stock sub
seribed in this county to insure the compile
tion Of the road. Property holders could
well afford to invest half their means in the
stock, for the completion of the road would
more than double the value of property along
the entire line Of the road.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
What Of the Futures

4
What are we doing to render Grass Valley
permanent and hourishing town. 1t has
almost grown to be an axiom that the decay
of our mining towns is hut question Of
time, and although we are surrounded by
the evidences OF thrift and prosperity, our
quartz mills continue pounding out the gold
and the rugged forms OF hundreds Of miners
are seen at dawn aud twilight going to aud
returning from their productive TOLL yet we
know not. so gloriously uncertain is mining,
when this shall all fail, and the grass grow
again In our streets. Let US look therefore
to the future. and mayhap we can catch the
wave that shall wait us on to fortune.
It has been found that certain localities
are adapted for distributing points; and
those towns so fortunate Ia possessing that
advar tage soon grow in wealth and popula-
tion. Hitherto our sister town Of Nevada
has enjoyed. to considerable degree, the
advantage Of being terminus Of both trav-
ell and trade. aud to her location she is in.
debted for much OF her advancement and
wealth.
But compare Nevada now to what she was
five years ago then her streets were swarm
ing with teamsters, teams and pack trains;
now, scarcely any goods are unladen at Ne
vada, except those destined for home con-
sumption. Merchants and others. in the
Northern section Of the County, all purchase
at San Francisco. and the goods are shipped
direct to their several localities above. Ne
vada is now entirely dependant upon her
mining resources.
It seems to us there is plum for us to
pluck. If we bestir ourselves. The projec-
tors of the Railroad from Folsom state that
by next February the road will be ready for
travel, as far as the projected town Of Lin
coin. which latter point is only about 20
miles from Grass Valley. All we want now,
to make us THE town OF Nevada County, is
a Railroad from this place to Lincoln. If
we can make Grass Valley the mountain
terminus, we can command all the travel and
traffic for years to come.
A Railroad up Wolf or Dry Creek would
make this the distributing town Of the
County. Hotels. stables and trading houses
would spring up, thousands Of laboring men
would find ready employment and now ave-
nues of business be opened for our enter
prise. We are geographically situated for
terminus, and it only needs little spirit to
seize these golden advantages Not alone
our buspess men, but all classes are inter-
ested in this matter. AS the means of trav.
el are increased. the price of freight will de-
crease, and, although our wants and pecessa-
ries may increase, yet the means Of gratify-
ing them will be augmented.
Shall we lie listless and see this rich op'
portunity escape us
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE Of a Decree of Foreclosure 10 me di.
ID rected and issued out Of the District Court Of
the l4th Judicial District, in and for Nevada eoun
fy, state Of California, on Judgment rendered in
said Court the cath day Of December. 4. d. 1855
In favor OF HoRATIo q PHILIPS, and against J.
c. PALMER and u. 4, HALMER for tue sum Of Tive
Hundred and Thirty-twa Dollars together with
all costs Of suit for the sale OF the following desert
bed property, 10 wit -
AL that lot parcel Of Land, situated In Nevada
City, County of Nevada state Of California lying on
the south side of Spring Street, Deer Creek be
ing the same premises on which j. c. Pa liner and
wife now reside and marked out by fence which
encloses the same
Notice is hereby given that win expose to Pub
lie sale, all the above described Property, to the
highest bidder, for Cash. In front OF the Court House
Door, in Nevada City, on Tuesday, the 20tn day Of
December next, a. ID. 1859, between the hours Of
O'Clock, A. VI. aud o'clock r. u.
Given under my hand this 22nd day of November,
4. d. 1859
L n VAN UacA~ eh.~se x.-.I. r.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
Death Of Gov. Je.e. OF Tennessee.

The Overland mail brings intelligence oi
the death Of Gov. James C. Jones Of Tennes-
see. In ls42, he was elected Governor oil
that State over his distinguished competi-
tor, James X. Polk. the Democratic nomi-
nee. be a closely and vigorously con-
teste paign. and ended in the success Of
the sue]ect 4 >his notice by small msjori-
ty. II was o. privilege to be present at
political discussion between them, held at
the city of Mad I<ille. in front Of the old
State House. Never have we heard more
earnest, dignifed and eloquent advocacy of
the principles Of the Wing Party, than that
Of Jones, upon that occasion and mainly thro-
ugh bis powerful eloquence, the Stafe was
carried against the Democracy.
Afterwards Gov. Jones was elected rep
resentative OF Tennessee in the United
States Senate. In that body he distinguish
cd himself as statesman OF no ordinary a.
bility; and In the advocacy OF national
measures, he carried with him the earnest
and jealous cooperation Of his state con-
tituency.
II may be said OF him that he was pail
bearer of the remains Of the old Wing Par
ty. Yet while mourning over its demise,
actuated by that patriotism, which charac-
lied the man, be gave in his adhesion to that
other great. national party against whose
forces he had fiercely combatted.
Gov. Jones was man of the People. In
the campaign that ended in the election of
President Harrison, he became the political
favorite Of the Tennesseans. They called
him from his farm to the State House. From
that time forward his brow was garlanded
with their gifts. Many Tenuessean, now
living in this State will deeply mourn his
death. Peace to his ashes.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
SIMMONS.

County Of Nevada. W. W. Caperton,
Township OF Eureka, Justice Of the Peace.
son, JOHN BEAI., WIN. HUSTON and MOSES Ne
ARA. Greeting
You are hereby Summoned to appear before me-
at my Once In the Township cf Eureka. Moore =
Flat in the County Of Nevada, on the third day Of
December, A. u. 1859, at 10 o. clock A. NJ. 10 ans
wer unto the complaint Of A. V. LEONARD. who de-
mands Of you the sum Of Thirty nine Dollars and
Eighty-two Cents principal and the sum sf Three
Dollar and Ninsty eight Cents interest. aledged to
be due him. implied contract. as per account
on hle In this office, when Judgment will be taken
Aeoinst you. for the said amount. together With
cost and damages IL you fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of said County
Greeting make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand this s2nd day Of November
A. d. 1859.
W " CApFRTON LIP
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
Constable's Sale.
Eureka Township. Nevada County.

Eureka Township. Nevada County.
ny VIRTUE Of an Execution issued ont OF Jus
iiee W W CAPERTON'S Court, Of Enr~ka Town
ship. County of Nevada and state Of california
to NE di ecied and bearing date. November 10, II.
and NJ. MCCULLOUGH, and against l.. heCOLLOU6H
and N. l.. POwkRs for the sum Of One Hundred and
Seventy eight nollars, Debt, Damages and Costs of
Suit. have leAvied upon and seized the following
de eseribcd property, 10 wit All the Right. Title
and Interest Of u. Mccullough and NJ. |. Powers il
being the undivided ffh interest. each, In and
to Quartz Ledge, situated near Sweets Quartz
MIL IN Eureka South, County and State aforesaid
Notice is hereby given that will expose for sale
at Public Auction, all the above described property
TO the ighesi bidder for Cash. ON the Ground. in
Eureka Tow nkhp. between the hours of 10 O. clock
A. ". and O'Clock 2. ~. on MONDAY the 18th
day Of Dec. A. d. 1853 to satisfy the above demands
and aecruing costs
Dated the 18th day OF November, A. r.. 1859.
lsit ~ MURPHY, Constable, E T.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
SUMMONS.
JUSTICES COURT.

County OF Nevada. before
Township Of Eureka. wv. tArkKTOs, J.r.
The People Of the State Of California to D LANG.
GREETING
You are summoned to appear before me, at my
Office in the said Eureka Township. Moore's Flat
in the County of Nevada, the 18th dsy Of Dee.
ember, u, 1859, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to answer un-
to the complaint Of JosnH GirIisorR & Co, who de-
mand OF you the sum OF Fifty-si Dols r., and Fiji
ty Cents alledged 10 be due them from you on an
implied contract, as per account on d.e in my ofkcs
when Judgment will be taken against you for ,ths
said amount together with costs and damages, II
you fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff any Constable OF said County,
GREETING Make legal vice and due return hereof
Given under my hand this lIth day'Nov- A. p. fsS9
W, W. CAPERTON, J. p.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

The new town Of Lincoln, located at Auburn
Ravine on Mr.. S. B. wymaus Ranch, bids fair
to become town OF some note. 1t will be
the depot for the California Central Railroad;
and will be the nearest point to the Railroad
from Nevada and Sierra counties. Messrs
Hyman & Co, have made a survey for a
turnpike, from the Bear River bridge to
Lincoln which will be completed early in the
spring, The distance from here OF L incoln
being 20 miles, we will be enabled to reach
Sacramento by that route, in about half the
time occupied in going, via Auburn, and
Folsom.
At an auction in Sacramento on Tuesday
last over four thousand dollars was realized
from the sales of lots in Lincoln. Lots bring
from 20 to 400 dollars each.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

Still. ASorHER.-There was quite lit
tie excitement at Virginia City. last week,
in consequence of the reported discovery Of
another rich vein Of ore, at first thought to
be silver, but which has since proved to be
lead. no doubt highly argentiferous. 1t is
thought the discovery will prove valuable,
and add still another feature to the mineral
resources of this remarkable region. This
new discovery Is on the further side Of Car
son River, and in the direction OF Genoa.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

BIT THE OVERLAND MAIL, with dates from
81. Louis 10 Nov. Sd we learn that poor old
Mr.. Brown, Capt Ossawatimie John Brown.
Esq. formerly Of bleeding Kansas" but
recently Of Harper's Ferry, has been found
guilty Of Conspiracy. treason and murde,
in the first degree. Sentence Of death ha:
no doubt, ere this been passed on him. and
thousands Of bis sympathisers are secretly
and many of them publically denouncine
the just sentence of as vile, and ignoble 9
traitor, as ever polluted the soil OF th.
American Republic.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

HoILow4r . OsrsxST AsD ftIIs,--WondsTtnl cures
Of hip disease still joints, paralyzatien Of the lihe
and other eripPlng diseases OF the bones. sinews,
never, and muscles. have been accomplished during
the past year by brisk and regular use Of Hoiio-
ways Ointment. tis the only laxative which pro
dusss any impression fearful complaints The Pills
also are doing wonders. No case Of dyspepsis, bowel
complaint or liver disease resist their sAnitary
spsratiou. whJ should any hurnAnbeins suoer from
the nsIsLies, rhsn the means II immediate relief
are to be found srsry city and town in the United
Statssf
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

HxsRr SuIPLEr, formerly connected with
the Grass Valley Telegraph, Of this place,
and with several other papers in California
and Oregon. ia an editorial capacity. COM
mItted suicide, BY taking stryehine at Sac
rsmento. on Wednesday last. Mr.. S. was
widely known throughout the State as an
able sad vigreus writer. He possessed
fnany exeelleqf traits Of char acter, but the
demon Of the bowl seemed to be the ruling
spirit, within his breast, and has finally
crushed out Of existence as noble an intel
iect a. is often given 10 man.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

INSANITY oh thou benefactor Of de-
PRAYED, God dispising, man Thou art no
longer curse but blessing to the weak
erring, and viscious. of this day and gene
ration. Thy spotless mantle covers alike
the rawlings OF the poor maniac, and the
moral deformiies Of the most vicious. There
Is no deed Of blood. rapine or treason, but
can shield itself beneath thy sacred folds.
When life becomes burthen to the dissipa-
ted and miserable wretch he has only to end
his career OF crime and misery by self de-
struction. and the sympathetic world renders
y verdict of insanity. The cool and sys-
temaiic murderer-the more boldly and
humbly be consumates bis hellish acts, the
more readily can the pbilanihropist find ar
excuse under the plea Of insanity. The Cata
lines, Old Broxns, Gerrit Smiths, Abolition
ists and traitors Of every name, color, or pre-
text can invade peaceable neghborhood. .ol
be accessary to it. and roG and murder with
impunity the citizens OF a stale of the Ameri
can Republic, and yet they are to be pittied
a. martyrs. toreceive the sympathics Of all
lovers of freedom, and to be acquitted by our
legal tribunals under the very convenien.
plea of insanity.
This, at least, is the argument used by the
Bl ack Republican Abolition press Of CAL
lifornia, and the northern and eastern states
In behalf Of old Brown and bis coagutors,
Treason Is but trusted like the fox.
Who, ns'er so tame, so cherish'd, and loek,d up.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

MORE DIscovERrEs.-Mr. Foster has shown
us specimen of silvor ore, from still
new discovery, about four miles this side Of
Virginia City, and directly on the toll road
leading thence to Steamboat Valley. A
party of Mexicans were working there, who
had taken out and roughly assayed some OF
the ore, with very fattering results.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

E8- The Ball last night at the Hamilton
Theater was well attended, Notwithstanding
the severe storm. The fine band of music in
attendance, the excellent supper served at
10 O'Clock added to the array of beaut iful
ladies' present, made 1t one of the most social
and pleasing entertainments that has been
given In Grass Valley for many months.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

RICHER SrILL.-The proprietors OF the
"Spanish Claim" adjoining the Comstock
ground. and on the same lead, have recently
struck richer ore than has ever before been
found in that region. This rich strike was
made at lower depth than had previously
been reached. 1t seems TO be charactistic
Of this lead so far, that the deeper 1t is open
ed the richer and more abundant the ore.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

BURGLARY 4 RoBBERr-On Sunday, the
10Th inst, james Napthali. and old offender
while Mr.. W. p. Goldsmith and family were
at church, broke open the back door of their
dwelling house, on Mill Street, but bad only
time to take Mrs. G's. gold watch before
the family returned from church and sur.
prised hin at his operations. The thief con.
cealed himself under the bed, but was soon
discovered. A warrant of arrest was issued
by Justice S. G. Richardson, and he was
sent up TO stand his trial at the next term Of
the Court Of Sessions. In all probability,
James Napthali will soon be at San Quentin
learning to make brick. tits hoped that
the good people will be exceeding careful
10 leaving their dwellings, entirely alone,
on Sundays, as no doubt there is gang Of
robbers infesting this and our neighboring
towns.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26
A. 5. HALLIDIE e. CO.,
PATENT WIRE ROPE MANURAC.
TlKE KA.

car These Ropes extensively in use for
ships Standing Rigging, for Mining and general
purposes, such as
FILLER ROPES, DEEP SHAFTS, TERRY ROPES
DERRICK GUYS, PUMP ROPES, SLOPES, &c.
Being cheaper, stronger, more durable, and thir-
" per cent. less weight than Hempen Rope, and
Affected by atmospheric changes.
Also. Suspension Bridge and Subm srine Telegraph
Cables aud patent Copper and Iron Wire Cord tor
hanging sashes, Pictures, Chandeliers. &c.
7. G. BRADFORD,
A. s. FAiLIDIE.
sap rraueises Cal, leSe. l7.an
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

GRASS VALLEY BAKrRr.-Tbis popular
and well known establishment has passed
into the hands OF Messrs johnson & Co., who
make their bow to the public to-day through
a card in our advertising columns. Mt.
John johnson has been to long and favor =
ably known to the public of Grass Valley to
need any word of Recommendation from us.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

cs- Mr.. Henry Meredith. OF Nevada, has
purchased one half of Mr.. Geo. Hearst's in
terest "a one.twentieth,) in the Comstock
Silver Lead, in Washoe, for $4,000. At
this rate, the Company's claims are valued
at little less than a quarter Of million
Of Dollars!
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

es- The Dashaways had another meeting
& Wednesday last, when their number was
greatly increased By important additions
from the ranks OF King Alcohol. They meet
again, for further business, on "Wednesday
Evening next.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

~ The p. n. S. S. Co.'S Steamer, Golden
Gate connects with the Baltic on the other
side, one Of the most splendid Steamships
afoat Those desiring comfort and speed
will gain both by pstronisiug this line.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

THEArnE.-N Miss Annettee Ince and Mr..
J. H. Warwick, supported by fine Stock
Company, have been performing at the Ham
ilton Th.ater during the past week to large
audiences, considering the inclemency OF the
weather. two or three weddings and the dog
and ras fghs at Morrice's. They are an
bounced to play FAzro tonight.
Nevada national., 1859-11-26

Our old friend Tbos' Findley, State Trea'
sure Is now making short visit to bic friends
10 Grass Valley. Tom. looks just as natu--
raj as ever. il not little more 30.