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Nevada national., 1860-07-07

The ELEPH6Srs ARE CoNISo Dan Rice's
great show Of Elephants, Trained Mules.
Circus Entertainment cts, will be in Grass
Valley on the after noon and evening OF
Monday July 10th. This is one OF the finest
exhibitions ever presented to the public oil
California. The comic wonders of the
trained mules and still more remarkable
performances of the famous Elephants ac-
companing this exhibition. have been the
wonder and delight o. the largest audiences
throughout every part Of the State which
they have visited. The Company numbers
among its troupe some fifteen or twenty oI
the most distinguished riEc artists and star
performers, that has ever b,en seen IN Amerh
ca. and il one half of what the press says oi
them il true. We may reasonably suppose
that everybody in Grass Valley VIII 90 70
see them. This collossol enter iainment is
under the direction aud managem ent 0' DIR.
Charles L! Bassett the gontlemanly aud well
s,o, % auimal t'rainer.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07
0aiek TraveIIng---TAe ricnness Pass.

Mr.A.B. Paul. of Nevada, passed through
this place on Monday last, having left Vir-
ginia City on Saturday morning. ar. p.
came by the way Of the Henness Pass aud
reached San Francisco the came evening
making the trip through in three days! He
rode one horse from Virginia City to Neva-
da. stopped over night at JacSson's Ranch
and was detained several hours besides, on
another part Of his journey.
Mr.. Paul, during bic delay at Nevada
found time to prepare communication for
the Democrat. where 10 he expresses himself
highly pleased with this ne~ route. He
says
"Ispeak of my trip FOE the purpose o,
imrressing it upon the minds of all, that the
Henness Pass has not its equal in any other
mountain route, and that it is destined TO
command the freight and travel for the east.
naturally one Of the best, yet with a little
artificial aid by way Of bridging the
Truckees and picking some rocks out Of the
road, travel can be mach facilitated. The
only mirey place on the route is at Tule
Valley House, which one days work will
remedy. The marshy places, however, will
soon dry up for this season. One hundred
dol lars will bridge all the Truckees, aud a
few dollars will do all the balance of the
work required.
The wagon road now being made round
Bowman's Hill is at a grade but little sleeper
than Broad street, from the bridge up. The
greater portion OF the route is merely undu-
laiing ground, and easy to travel over.
met number Of wagons going over, and
was told that several bad already gone over
the road. 10 two or three weeks, even as
the road is unfinished, it will be easily pas
sed by teams and buggies."
Mr. 7. has crossed the Mountains by way
Of Placerville and Bonneville, and giving
his opinion of their comparative advantages
says -
The question naturally arises, which il
the best for travelling US business engage
ments may demand for curiosity can be
gartified no mere. The question can no
sooner be asked than answered The Hen
ness Pass"
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

FRESNO less than two fires were kin
died from the fireworks, in this place on the
4lh inst. One Of them was under plat
form in the rear of our office, where large
pile of papers were set on fire, 10 the great
danger of this and neighboring buildings
The house on the top OF the bill next west
of Nr Delano's was also set on fire. and wac
blazing quite briskly. when it was fortu-
nately discovered by some people on the
other side Of the Street and extinguished.
There was no one in the house at the time.
Fireworks are all right and proper, in
their place but wooden town like this,
and most other California towns, is no place
for them to be discharged into. They should
always be discharged from the town. They
can then be seen equally as we'll, and dis
play quite as much patriotism.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEvADA.--Our Ne
vada neighbors are now all hunk" on the
scoie preparations against fire. Hose Co.
No. l. received their Hose Carriage on Mon
day last. and three hundred feet of hose
manufactured in this place, was to be in
readiness for delivery to the Company to-
day.
The Journal says The carriage is a very
handsome concern, has lots of bells, and
when 'fixed up" little, will be worthy oil
the gallant boys who are to run with it.
Hose Co. No. 2. has been delayed in get
ting a hose carriage. from the fact that il
was found impossible to purchase one in
Sacramento. They will have one, however,
in few days from San Francisco, aud, then
the No. Boys will have to look ou, for
their laurels.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

More than usual spirit OF patriotism was
displayed throughout the State in the oh
servance of the =. Glorious Fourth" In
Grass Valley the day was ushered in by the
firing of cannon and ringing of bells, at II
o'clock midnight aud sunrise. Great num-
bers Of people were in town throughout the
day, and a general holiday feeling see med
to pervade every one. Each one seemed re-
.olved to throw Off the cares and duties OF
every day life aud give at least one day to
the glorious memory OF the nations Iude-
pendence:
The scholars, attending the various Sab
bath Schools went out to Royce 4 Barr's
Ranch, where they enjoyed themselves after
the most approved methods of such festivities
by romping swinging and singing. eating
DC, They had fine time generally.
The lovers Of athletic sports visited Evil
liams' Arena" where they witnessed an ex-
hibltion of skill and agility, after the most
approved style OF ' Cornish Wrestling" J."
After the evening salro was given and
twilight had disappeared, our citizens were
treated to very fine display Of fireworks
from stand erected at the junction oil
School & Main Streets.
A Balloon was also sent up. with light
appended, but it soon disappeared in the dis
tznce.
The whole concluded with grand Au-
roral display of Northern Lights. which was
entirely extra from the bill,
The Grass Valley Brass Band was also
present. and from the balcony ofthe Aurora
Heuse, played several national aud and pa
triotlc airs, which added much to the inter
est and enjoyment of the occasion.
The Festivities OF the day closed with q
grand ball at Hamilton Hall, given by Messr'
Bachelor & Duhain. which all pronounce q
very pleasant affair The Nevada Journal
speaks OF II us follows:-
"The Ball at Hamilton Hall, on the even
ing Of the Fonrth was very numsrously at
tended, not only by the people Of Grass
Valley, but by many lovers of the Terpsi
korean art from Nevada, Rough l. Ready,
Penn Valley, and other localities. The af-
fair was very well managed, and the ladies &
gentlemen ofGrass Valley were exceedingly
courteous and attentive TO those who came
from other places. There was no complaint
on the part Of any who were present, and all
sneak In the hiohast tarms nj the aniovmenf,
Of the evening, The ball will certainly have
tendency to foster spirit of sociabli!y
between the people Of the several town:
which we're represented on the occasions
spirit that has, heretofore, been somewhat
lukewarm~
Nevada national., 1860-07-07
SUMMONS


Comfy of Nevada s. C. Richardson
Grass Valley Township. Justice Of the Pe.e.
JOHN WALLS vs. F. BREcKER.
The People Of the State Uf California 10 r. Bree.
kcr, Greeting -
Non are hereby summoned 10 appear before me.
- my Office in the ssid Township, on THURSDAY,
the 18th day Of June, A. D.. lseO, at 10 O'Clock
4: ", 10 answer unto theeomplaint OF JOHN WALLS
who demands Of you the sum Of One Hundrd and
siNty-iwo Dollars and fifty Cents. on Book account
10 Goods, Wares and Merehhndise as per Compa Int
now on hle AZ my Ofice--when judgmebt will
be taken against you for the said amount
toge her viii costs and damages II YOU fail to ap.
pear and q nswer.
Given undo, my hiud, this 2sth day Of March,
4 D lSgO. . Z. .KlCHAhhsON, J,P
Affidavit being alea by the Plaintin in TIE above
tause that due diligence has been exercised te
procure service on the within 4. enda "no q. idI
ther avefing his beliei that the said .eiena. 5'
has departed from his usual place o. abode, v
therefore ordered that service Of summons In said
,ase he made By publication in the Nevada Natirn'
al, newspaper printed and published in NcvAdS
county and most likely TO give notice to said Defen.
dant for two weeks from the date hereof
Given under my band this 2sth lsy Of March 1850.
365m :. C. RICHARDSON. j. r.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07
The Marsh Children.

This admirable Dramatic Company are
now making their second visit to this place.
Their success has furnished an ample refuta-
tion Of the complaints sometimes made by
Managers-that our citizens are deficient in
theatrical taste. A really good performance
always calls Que numerous audience
On Thursday evening the beautiful play
Of Douglass Jerrold-" Black Eyed Susan
was performed in a manner which would do
credit 10 the first Theatres in the country.
The luxury of tears was not limited to
the far portion of the audience ; the sfer-
ner sex indnlged in il not o litIle. The
fa5lccur and the stage business generally
were presented in style far superior 10
what is ordinarily witnessed out Of the
large cities and in addition to this the elo-
cution was really excellent. The dancing
showed grace and spirit which is seldom
&C quired by adults.
1t is in Comedy and Farce, however that
that the Juvernile artists appear to the best
advantage They seem to enter into it with
- intimate relish.' Master Marsh's 'Toodles'
is a performance TO be laughed over for a
week afterwards. To-nigh. Saturday the
Company will make their last appearance !:
we cordially reeomend 10 our readers not ic
lose the opportunity.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

CUgIoSrTiEs OF THE BLACK Rock CouxuRY.
MIR. II. c. Dali. of Lasce Niehtirgill's
party, who was not killed as reported. has
furnished some particulars OF his observa-
tions in Black Rock country. On the return
oil the party they discoveed a munntaia be-
tween Mud and Pyramid Lake, which resen-
hled huge mass Of petriiied sponge. Tue
strata upon which this mass rests is kind
Of slate. 1t is probable that it is lava thrown
up at some period far distant 10 the past.
Near this they discovered in another noun
tain vast quarry OF beautiful marble. and
in their rambles they one day saw in the dis.
tancc large mass of something that gilt
tered and shone brilliantly. They approach.
ed it, and upon examination they found il to
be large bed of mica, presenting an exten-
siye surface exposed to the rays of the sun
which caused it te glitter and thus attracted
their attention. They took small batehel
which they had with them and split Off large
slabs several feet square and very thin
They also saw many different kinds Of petri-
factions. We inquired particularly, IL they
were favored with a sight at the big petrifiet
tree, but Mr.. d. said they did not come acros
| it.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07
SUMMONS
stateof Cnlifn

state aas.; Of C. SsliisrnIt Na1a Justice. oOnr',
Township Of Grass vaIle5 s. c Richardson. J. p
The People of the state o. California to IsAAo
LKvENE
You are hereby commanded 10 appear befor. m.
Al my Oahce. In said township on TUESDAY, The
lsih day Of July, A. y. 1860 At 10 O'Clock A. ~ 10
answer 10 the complaint OF JERRY p. STONE who
demands q you the sum Of Fifty Seven Dollars
and sixty Three Cents as per COMPLAINT now on 6le
in my Onice-when judy gmeut viii be taken agninst
you for the said amount, together with costs and
damages, ~ you fail 10 appear and answer. Naks
legal service and due return hereof
6iTen under my hand this l2ih day Of April 1850
5. c. RICHARDSON J. p
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

HUTcHING's CALIFORNIA MAGAzINE.-We
have received the July number of this peri
Od ical, which is filed with the usual q mount
Of interesting matter. Among other art 'cles
is a very readible accounts OF the Pony Ex-
press. illustrated with wood cuts and giving
a table Of the distances. together with a des
crip;iol OF the mode Of travelling across the
continent
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

APoLoGETIc.-Th short amount OF read
Ing matter, aud other imperiectons which
may be noticed in the " National to-day.
should be attributed TO the desire OF all
bands for patriotic observance Of the
" FOURTH" and the consequent necessity for
a subsequent day of rest" for portion of
the Office to recuperate.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

\ BuRsT.-While some persons were en-
gagged in front of the Exchange in firing an
anvil on the Fourth, il was suggested that
TO increase the report, a twelve-pound ham
mer should be loaded by filling the eye
With powder and placing it between the
two anvils. The experiment was tried, aud
the first discharge resulted in busting tie
hammer into three fragments one of which
being about six pounds IN weight passed
through pannel in the door of Wells Fargo
* Co.. Express Office, another, after break
ing by 6 scantlng, lodged upon the side
walk in front OF the Post Office, while the
third spent its force against the brick wall
Of the Exchange. 1t is most remarkable
circumstance that no one was hurt as the
accident happened in the most public street
in town, and at time when the atreet was
crowded with people. Several ''hairbreadlh
escapes" are mentioned, but only one person
rece eiyed even scratch, and that but a
slight one.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

I. %. Of o. FAT regular meeting Of
Grass Valley Lodge. No. IL, held on Thurs
day Evening. July S, 1860, the following
Oficers were duly installed for the present
term. by L. ". walling, D. D. G.M. About
eighty members were present P. Bellinger
y. G.; Alex. Sims. v. G S. u Harris, Sec.
c. R. Edwards Treas.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

IMPROVEMENTS IL NEvADA-The Nevada
Journal says that seven new proof brick
buildings are to be erected during the sum
mer on the upper end Of Broad street, in
clud ing a three story brick Hotel, by Mr.
Baily on the old Virginia lot This will
certainly be decided Improvement, as that
locality is almost entirely composed ofwood-
en- buildings, and is the most fire exposed
part of the city.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

BURGLARS in Michigan are not only 'sde
cidedly cool' in their operations, but ex-
ceedingly polite aud generous fellow re.
Gently entered house in Adrian, and find
ing gentleman's port monte innocent Of
change, generously deposited therein a dol.
lar.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

RIVER EScRoAcANESrs.-According to the
Union, the American river at Sacramento is
fast eating away It's banks, and threatens to
flow near the gas works II not checked.
not les than fifty acres of land. worth $500
an acre, has already been washed away, and
several fine gardens have been destroyed.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

CALIFORNIA CuLTURIsT.-We have received
the July number Of this excellent California
monthly, which contains the usual variety of
interesting matter upon agriculture, horti-
culture, &c. The number before us com
mences the third volume, and we are pleased
10 nstice that this periodical is in flourish
ing condition. The terms have been reduced
from ave to four dollars year.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

RELIGIOUS NoTIcE.-Elder J. P. Rose will.
preach at the Christian Meeting House, in
this place, this Saturday Evening, July
7lh, at O'Clock aud on Lords Day, Ito
morrow at l0i o'clock. A. NJ, and at in
the evening.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

REMovAL.-It will be seen, by reference to
his card in another column, that Col. S. C.
Richardson has removed bis Justices Court
from bis old quarters on Mill Street, to the
building, on Main Street, opposite Well.
Fargo q Co. Express Office, two doors west
of the Post Office at which place all trans.
gressers will be sure to get their deserts.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

RELIorocs NorIcE.-Rev. B. Briarly, oi
Nevada, will preach at the Congregational
Church, In this place, next Sabbath, Ito.
morrow morning and evening, at the usual
hours OF service.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

PARLoR SKArIxG.-An Eastern paper says
that ladies' palor skates are up for sale in
Boston. They are made to a II appearance,
like ordinary skates, but have 10 the runners
little brass wheels, neatly covered with
leather, SO that the wearer can skate over
an ordinary floor with ease and safety.
II is said that ballroom skating is to be
the rage at the watering places this summer.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

5s- Bad whlskey and the excitement: con
sequent upon the Fourth, have produced
several fights and knock downs in the streets
within the last few days. No serions dam
age has resulted, however, although in
several instances innocent and nnoflending
parties have been the severest sufferers.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

A LARGE DRovE OF CATrLE, numbering
some 500. passed through this place on Tues
day last on their way TO their summer quar-.
ters in the mountains. They belonged to
Or. ]. r. Blanks Go,
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

The DISTRICT COURT, will commence the
July term at Nevada on Monday next.
The Court of Sessions met on Monday last
and Issued a venire for a Grand Jury return.
able yesterday.'
Nevada national., 1860-07-07
srFFERING HUMANITY.

A Chinese wCman. in this village has been
suffering more than two months from what
is called '-Dry or Scnile Modification" ol
the extremities. up TO a point about midway
between her ankles and knees. The sufferer
is reduced nearly to what physicians term
natural skeleton. Yet she eats her wonted
allowance Of rice and soup with avidiiy. nor
does she complain Of pain or anything else.
She Is confined in hovel near the resi-
dcuee of some Of her country men, none oil
whom venture into her wretchcd abode, un-
less they are driven thither by the threaten
ing commands oSonr efficient and ,'enerons
night guardian, Mr.. ". II. Stevenson. who
thus compeis those who should be the first 10
administer relief. to supply h,r with prop
er amount of food. drink aud cloi. ing. Ihe
sufferer would have persisted long SIM II
had not been for the kindness Of sff s.: Ia
deed some may wonder why she has not
petisbed from the length and progress Of her
disease alone, inasmuch as modification usu-
lily dispatches its victims in a short time
uuless teeY are relieved by amputation.
This is the more remarkable, from the fact
that she ia likewise the victim of consump.
ton. 1t would seem that hsr lungs are as
putrid as her lower extremites. But our
physicians inform us that this dry species OF
mortiicatioR is usually far more prciracted
in its progress than the acute or inilamatoTY
variety. That with which the subject of this
notice is afflicted, Is SAID to be caused by
langnd circulation Of the blood. as in aged
people; or from obstructed venous circula-
tion. whereby the blood is prevented from
returning to the heart. or (Which is more
probable in this case) from perverted food
foul disease. etc.
The disease begins with the appearance OF
black spot. usually on the great toe; the
skin becomes dry, and crackles beneath the
pressure of the finger. the flesh becomes
shriveled and f9tid, the vessels diminish aud
finally cease to act. This condition of the
diseased parts continues TO widen. aud pro-
EttHo Hutii TUE WuOlt lltub btCtues
involved, and death from prostraton, or in
annition closes the scene.
Sometimes. however, the disease may pro.
gress. (as in the present case) half way up
to the knees, and there stop. while an ulce-
rating process makes Il septum (paritionl
between the dead and living tissues.
This is an apparent effort OF Nature to am
pu;ate or teach US TO anputate the diseased
part, while she perpetuates the living, or al
tempts TO do so. But it is quite seldom that
she succeeds, as this temporary boundary will
soon be ovorleaped by the disease which con-
tinues TO progress against every opposition
until death ensures.
Such is the doom OF the poor sufferer of
whom we write. She lies in yond"r hoyel.
silent and alone, and there she will continue
to lie during the long days and nights that
intervene between now and her grave with
the certainty Of her doom in full view, aud
without hope to cheer. or the voice or pres.
ence OF any beini, TO break the monotony of
that horrid gloo m OF which she is the centre
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

ALE & PoRTER.-Taking Sacramento sta
tistics as basis the people Of California
consume annually not less than sixteen mil
lion dollars worth of ale and porter
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

FAST TRAvELiSG.-A passenger train on the
Michigan Central Railroad recently ran 10
miles in ii minutes, froma dead start
This is fast enough for all practical purpo'
ses.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

FAST SKATISG.-At a skating match which
came off at Portsmouth, n. II. last winter,
James Ayers skated Is miles in AZ minutes,
and Jacob Haddock made the same distance
in so minutes. Each skated single mile
10 min, 20 sec.. which is within one fourth
ofFlora Temples best time.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

ATLANTIC AND Pacific TeLrGRAPh.-Tbe
Senate and House of Representatives have
finally agreed upoHa bill for constructing a
telegraph to the Pacific. .s
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

STATE TELEGRA. II
State Telegraph line 'asser
place on Tuesday last, putticg up ''' 80
OF their extension line from herysVE'e 'e "
Nevada. We have not yet learned ~he'her
they will establish an Office at this place.
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

TEN DOLLARS will be given to any Person who
will ride the Mules three times around the ring
This Colossal Entertainment is under the direction
and management Of Dr. Charles u. Bssseti. the
gcntlemanly Ring Master and great Animal Trainer
PRInHAM PIERCE, AGENTS
Nevada national., 1860-07-07

ss- justices R-.nks of Every Dese,irtien fos
Sals AZ this Oies
, 1860-07-20

We extract the following from the Vancouver
Of the l4th instant -

We extract the following from the Vancouver
Chronicle Of the l4th instant -
Gone East on steamer Pacifc-Gen. VIM. S.
Harney; Surgeon S. K. Barnes, Medical Dept ;
Major John &. Reynolds, Sd Artillery Capt.
Alfred Pleasanton, I'd Dragons.
j.. Arrived here per Pdeife.-Major Gabriel
Rains, 4th Infantry, and family Capt. Thom,
Typographical Engineers, and family.
We learn that Major G. Rains, the present
commanding officer Of this Post, has been ap-
pointed Lieut.. Colonel in the 9th Regt US In.
6ntry.
The detachment Of Engineers that left Van.
couver on Friday, July 9Th, encamped on Salmon
Creek until Monday the 9th; on the morning Ol
which, aparty Of sixteen, under charge Of Lieut..
Roberts, left for the Kallama River to reconnoi.
tire from thence to the Cowlitz Landing; the re-
mainder Of the detachment are rs yet encamped
on Salmon Greek, and are prosecuting with wgor
the construction Of the wagon Road to the East
Fork Of Louis River.
Companies A, b, and N, Sd Artillery, under
the command Of Brevet Major Geo P. Andrews,
leit here on Monday the 9th inst for Fort Dallcs,
and to proceed from that point 10 join Major
Steen's command on Smiths Springs, in the
Snake River country.
The squadron Of 1st Dragons from Fort
Walla Walla, under command Of Major Grier,
are ordered to take the field, Immediately, for
the Snake River country, and cooperate with the
movements Of Major Stcen against hostile In.
dians, and meet and protect the emigration on
the northern route.
, 1860-07-20

WEAR PRrSrEH Mrsr BE- Punch, in speak
ing Of how nice Il is being printer, says he Is
always expected TO know the latest news is styled
muggins' Il he is not always posted; must
please everybody, and is supposed never TO need
the one thing needful; must trust ersrybOdy,
and Is thOughta great bore if he presents bin !;
must be ladder for al political asprants to step
into Office, who very soon become Independent,
don't owe him anything, consider tho printer at
best sorry dog, who cannot expect any better
treatment than kicks and cuffs, and finally sum.
ming 4 up, he Is expected to be man without
model and without shadow.
, 1860-07-20

SHoorrxo AvERAY.--Two men at the DalIes,
says the Aovntainssr, BY the name Of Jas War.
rem and A. Hines, became somewhat ruiiled IN.
der the influence Of bad whisky, and during the
alteration Hines drew aFevolvsF and shot War.
ren through the thigh. Hines vas held 10 bail
In the sum Of 500.