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Nevada national., 1860-01-07
CHINESE THEATRICALS.
DC cels.tial Play goers appear % be hav.

The celestial Play goers appear 70 be hav'
ing a good time Of II Just now, as we notice
the Chinese at the lower end OF town is
pretty well thronged, both night and day,
with great numbers ofsChinese, besides a
pretty good sprinkling Of Americans. We
spent an hour or so there on Thursday even.
ing. when we were politely furnished with
an interpreter, who took seat beside us,
and with whose assistance we were enabled
| to understand quite fully the general feature
OF the play as II proceeded. The perfor-
nance on this occasion was ofa historic melo.
dramatic character. and Of course in Chinese
dialect. IL appeard to have for its fonnda-
tion condition of things very much like
the present state Of affairs in China, when
some powerful rebel chief was in arms
against the regularly constitu ted Empire.
During the performances, the Emperor was
several times personihed upon the stage
surrounded by his counsellors, and high dig
nitaries. The great council ofsiaie was al
so presented in session. Prominent mill
Ibui NtIt AtrO luittlulHAf Ao nNAA
rs common soldiers Of both contending par
ties. When fully understood there appears
to be quite rs much plot and machinery
about their plays. as is found in the majority
OF English pieces. or course everything
is Chinese and to civilized minds uncouih
and grotesque, but our Interpreter informed
us, correct representations Of Chinese life
and customs. Even the music which is
keeps up 30 continually san aceompani-
ment 20 every thing said and done on the
stage, we are informed is to this day, in.
China, usual accompaniment to all dis
cussions or conversations Of importance
either administrative, legislative or judicial
I Their plays are mostly historical and those
now in course OF presentation here. are not
continuous from day to day, as is by many
supposed, but are each seperaie and distinct,
and are announced. each successive day by
placards posted in the theater in Chinese
hieroglyphics. The painting Of their faces
and occasional fantastic dresses are truth
ful presentations and those thus presented
generally represent distinguished warriors
The painting is done with the same view and
very much in the manner OF our American
Indians in tho central portions of the conti-
nent.
The most perfect order is maintained in
the room, and so far as the acting is concern
ed. there is far less license on the stage so
far as we can learn than is witnessed in The
best conducted Amarican theatcrs. A large
number of our citizens have attended the
exhibitions from time to time. and several
/. ladies have also been present 1t isa novel
, ty well worth seeing. We commend Mr. An
Poo, the gentlemanly manager to the kind
, consideration of our citizens. The place OF
exhibitions; through 1t may be very agree
able to oar Chinese friends. is anything but
such to " the out side barbariansr We
would suggest the propriety of change for
few evenings to Hamilton Hall. Reader
, ifyou wish to see Chinese life, manners ami
customs, 60 and inves! dollar there-it
will cost much less than a trip to China,
where you can see but little more.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07
A NEW CALIFORNIA BOOK.

We have received, from the Publishers,
Messrs II. II. Bancroft & Co., a copy Of
q" Bancroft's California Lawyer, Clerks As
sistant. and Business Mems Form Book.
We give the title in full, as by it the reader
may form very dflin ite idea Of the plan
of the work. With regard to its character,
It purports to have been prepared by one of
the best Lawyers in the state, and We have
already the unqualified commcudation OF
nearly the entire press OF the state From
basty examination OF the work, il appears
to us to be just what every business man
needs. II contains all manner Of legal and
business forms adapted to the legislation
and peculiarites Of this state, with abstracts
of nearly all the laws involved in ordinary
business transactions.
The miner will find some thirty-eisht
pages devoted to mining laws, decisions,
rights, &c. which cover nearly every posi-
BILE question which can arise. 1t also con-
tains instructions and forms for ordinary
transactions in matters of mortgages. ac-
acknowledgements. deeds, leases, assignments
homestead rights, bills of sale, chattel mort
cages mechanics liens, &C., &c.
1t has been prepared mainly by D. ?. Bel
knap. Esq, of San Francisco, and reflects
the highest credit on his legal talent and
skill ln preparing il just the kind of book
which the public Of California so greatly
need. The book is for sale by Mr.. Spencer
at the Grass Valley Book Store.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07
Mechanics Institute.

Vim. 7. Herrick, Esq, Corresponding
Secretary of the Mechanics Institute, OF
San Francisco, has issued an official circular
announcing that the Association will hold
its third Industrial Fair in the month OF
September, 1860, and they cordially invite
mechanics, manufactures miners Agricul.u-
rists, horticulturists and all other producers,
to be represented therein by their works
aud products.
The Secsetary. in bis circular says -
No pains will be spared op the part of the
Institute to make the coming exhibition
even more brilliant and interesting than the
two proceeding ones, which are universally
admitted TO have exercised potent intiu.
ence on our nome productions, by bringing
them prominently before the people, and
showing more clearly each succeeding year
that the State of California Is eminen,ly
capable Of producing everything necessary
to her wants. The hearty cooperation of
all well,wishers OF the enterprise is most
earnestly solicited.
Medals and diplomas will be awarded for
such articles of California manufacture or
product as may be deemed to possess superb
or merit.
The public will be advised by our Fall
Circular ITO be issued in January or Febru-
ary) Of the rules and regulations OF the Fair
the day appointed for opening the same, and
all other matters relating thereto
Nevada national., 1860-01-07
WATER FOR IRRIGATION.

We notice new and important work
now in course of construction in Yolo Coun-
iy which will undoubtedly prove the precur-
sor of numerous works of the kind all
through the great lower valleys of the state.
According to the Knights Landing News, a
canal for irrigation, Of very considerable
dimensions is now being constructed by the
Yolo Agricultural Canal Company, to take
water from Casche Creek to Baskerville. a
distaLce Of five miles. and to be extended as
circustances may seem to require. The
work to Caschevile will cost $4,000. 1t
will be about three feet deep. from ten to
fifteen feet wide at the base sloping to the
top, and have total fall of nearly sixteen
feet. 1t will be able to discharge $500 cubic
feet of water per minute. with velocity of
26S feet or about 81 miles per hour. Far
mers will receive the water within embank-
ments, and let it stand until the soil is suf-
ficieutly soaked.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

that now Is the time for you to act with fore
cast activity aud resolution.
The mountain region lying adjacent TO
the Valley OF the Sacramento must be tap
ped'' by a railroad; it is but the necessary
consequence of cotemporaneous even is, and
IL we do not, at this opportune period car
~ OF the prize it will be taken away from
us. by those less favored by nature.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

Masonic INsTALLLuoy.-The following
brethren were installed on Tuesday evening
Dec. 27th. as Officers Of Madison Lodge No.
%, of this place for the present term:
f. Mclaughlin. W. NJ; A. b. Brady, S.
W; John Burnet, ]. W.; j. Farrell, Il.
81 J. ]. Dorsey, T. s.; T. NJ. Wood, S. D.;
p Roberts ]. D.; E II. Whiting, T.; T. Il.
Walker, u.
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cc- Professor Lowe has honsed biz greal

sa- Professor Lowe has honsed his great
balloon for. the winter in gas establishment
in New York, the erial trip to Europe being
indefinitely postponed. Judging from the
California antecedents of Professor Lowe
no other result could have been expected.
We venture to say that no Californian ever
expected the " Professor" would attempt
bis proposed European voyage either the
past or at any future season He is looked
upon here as an unmitigated humbug.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

CALIFORNIA MAGAzrSE.--The January
number OF Huiching's California Magazine
has been duly received. II is embellished
with capitally executed cut Of San Jose,
and with large number Of illustrations Of
the Geysers. The contents are varied and
pleasing.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

g1- We are requested to state that the
trial of King Alcohol" will positively
take place at the Congregational Church on
Wednesday Evening next. The prisoner
has retained able counsel, and the prosecu-
tion will do their utmost 10 secure the con-
viction of the suspected culpit. The occa-
sion no doubt will be very interesting one.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

gs- 1t is reported that Milk and
Water Republican paper is to be establish
ed in San Francisco, for which $50, 900 is
to be raised. The " Times" seems to hav e
too much Of the " true grit and is too bold
honest. and outspoken, to suit the Republi-
canism of 1860. We admire nn open enemy
but despise crawling 'snake in the grass"
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

r8-It is said that there is proof in the
hands Of the Administration that Gov. Doug.
lass intended taking possession of San Juan
the day before Harney did. In fact the
movement OF Gen. Harney, was only the
OF what would have been done
by British officer, had the affair been de-
Iayed only about twelve hours.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

PACIFIC ExPosIToR.-The Exposiior fol
January teens with ably written articles ap
propriate to work OF its nature. What
ever DIR. Scott grspples with; be does it with
all his might. TIE Expositer is highly pri-
zed by its subscribers.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

CALIFORNIA PEACH BRANDY 1t is said
that 5000 gallons of Peach Brandy has been
made this season from the peaches not re-
quired for consumption, within a circle Of
six miles around the town Of Columbia,
Tuolumne county, in this State.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

1s-On the outside will be found column
or more Of editorial miscellany, and very
interesting letter giving the details OF a win
ter trip across the Sierras.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

ASSAULT AND BATTERY RY.--Conrad Pfestin
was brought before Justice Richardson on
complaint of Henry Wohler for assault and
battery.
The complainant had used improper lang
uge to defendants wife, the next evening de.
fendant and wife ent to the house Of COM
plainant, when the wife invited all in the
house to drink, while the company was
drinking the wife struck complainant with
chair, knocking him down. No eve
dence being introduced that the defendant
had anything to do with the assault he was
discharged.
Piestin was fined five dollars for con-
tempt in using profane language in open
court.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

GS- Single women will be allowed to
vote in Kansas, should the Constitution
lately made be accepted by the people. a
fine place for young girls.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07
WIN. r A N ID A l. l.,
YsICIAN y SURG Il o N

QAte OF North San Juan)
Respectfully announces his location in GRASS
VALLEY permanently.
REsIDESCE-corner Of Bank and Auburnstree.s
q. esn. Richardson's Old Cottage.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

There will be Ball given at Hamilton
Hall on the Evening OF the 22nd of Februa.
~ next, for the benefit CT the Masonic and
Odd Fellows Societies.
By Order OF the Committee on genera
arrangements. G. A. MONTGOMERY,
Chairman.
C. Il. Edwards. Secty.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07

LARGE ExoUGH.-The largest beet ever
grown in California or any other State
weighed 63s pounds.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07
FOUND.

In the woods, near the Globe Ranch, lot OF
Goods supposed To have been Stolen, consisting OF
Gun. Watch, 2 Pistols, and Lot Of Goods, which
the can have by proving property and pay
ing charges.
Globe Ranch, Jan ., 1850.
Nevada national., 1860-01-07
NEW TO-DAY
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

The undersigned having been transaciing bust
ness under the irn and name Of 'S'pith \ McCrea'
at the Key Stone saw MIL upon Kentucky Flat in
the township of Tough X Ready County of Nevada
and State of fcaifornia have this day dissolved said
Connection, by mutual Consent.
A. SMITH
VIM McCREA
Kentucky Flat, January 1850.
The accounts OF the above firm are In the hands
Of McCTea X Bowman, who have this day formed a
Coparinershp, in the same business, at the said
place when they will also attend 10 the settlement
Of the business Of the late firm.
VIM. McCREA
VIM BOWMAN
Kentucky Flat, January 81, 1860
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Valuable Land Tor Sale.

BY virtue of q decree of the Probate Court
oi jackson County, Alabama, pronounced at
Bellefonte on the 9Th of November, 1860, and
by virtue of 9 decree Of tho County Court of
Franklin county, Tennessee, pronounced at its
December Term, 1860, l will, on
Monday, 2lst day of January, 1861,
offer for sale, on the premises, to the highest
bidder, on q credit of one, two and three years,
Except the sum Of one hundred dollars, which
must be paid down. the valuable stock farm
owned by the firm Of Gonce & Taylor, situa-
ted on little Crow Creek, in said counties,
about 4 or S miles from Anderson Depot. on
the Nashville d Chattanooga Rail Road, and
contains about 900 or 100 acres Of tillsble land,
and several thousand acres Of mountain land.
1t Is well watered with many superior springs;
and as TO timber, there can never be any scar
city. 1t will be sold in one body, and the bid
dings for same TO m at about $4,000
item thousand dollars.) Plats of said land will
be exhibited on day Of sale.
The purchasers will be required TO give bond,
with two or more good and approved securities,
and a lien will be retained on the land until
the purchase Is paid.
At the same time and place there will be
sold, on twelve months credit some good
mares, horses, mules, cattle, hogs, one fine
Jack. and zone Jennetts, fodder, hay. farming
utensils. and perhaps 500 or 600 barrels Of .orn
JOHN g. ENOCHb,
~ Qstf QmrasioH~.
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COMM ERCIAL'
N a II VIE NJ a 1. k O t
AsHvILLE, Dec. 90, 1860

NASHVILLE, Dec. 90, 1860
COTTON-A small lot was sold yesterday
at u cents per pound.
CHEESE-Wcstern Reserve II at H. cents
per pound.
FLOUR-Superfne in barrels SIS 90, Extra
6 rs ut 6 so; do. in sacks 3 90 at 8 rs.
W~HEAT-This article is scarce, and will
sell readily at ST. % at ] 30 per bushel.
BAcoN.-Shoulders 9 cts; Hams l2al3c
per ID; Clear sides l2c.
LARp.-Good Lard, in suitable packages, l2}
to l3c per pound, according to package.
Oats. -Shelled oats, worth 46a50c per ba.
kyc.-Sl 10 per bushel.
Barley,--At l Is per bushel.
Corn.-Buyers are giving Is cents per bush
Of. Retailing from store at SOC for white.
Whisky.-Rcctiiod 20@23; country brands
50@75c according to quality.
Salt.-Eine sack is worth 81 80; Barrel 40
cents per bushel.
Molasses.-New crop 4O@54, in barrels.
Coffee.-Stock light, demand fair. Prime
Rio is firm at l44 "a Laguyra none in mar
ket; Java 1920.
SUGvR.-N. Y. Coffee Sugars 103@1lsei
Crushed and Powdered Halle Loaf ll3al2
Candles Star, firm at 1898 for IA o.; 70
for full weight; Tallow IL.
Ginssng.-3O@35 cents.
Feat~hers-4la43 per ID.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. IA, 1860.
BLJyD STAGGERS.

Mr.. Slater. Il noticed in yonr pa.
per, if mistake not, that you wished
some one to inform you how to cure
the Blind Staesers in horses. | have
discovered the following remedy which
80 far has worked like a charm: Take
a pot and put fire Goals in it; then fill it
with red corn cobs and hold the horses
nose in the smoke until he runs effect.
ually at the nose; then pour spirits of
some kind mixed with mashed gun.
pnwder, into bis ears, and the cure is
performed.
p. HATCHBTT.
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John C. 4 eeHdn.-This notable fight
CT, who created So much excitement
last summer in his combat with tho
champion bully Of England, is to make
his appearance at the Theatre in Nash
vile on the 10th do.day.) Ho will
give the dcnizens Of our Capital the
moduS Operdndi Of f~isticuir, 'void of the
unpleasant features that are too often
attendant upon personal encounters"
We don't think Heenan will attract as
much attention rs in "days agonc.'-
We remember TO have seen him eclipse
all other excitement in Philadelphia
last August. Tho Girard House teemcd
with people anxious to get a peep at
Heenan. The papers were iull of Hec.
nan. Street cars hau huge placards on
them, telling where l%leenan could be
seen. Such a Juror il was rarely our
lot to witness. W. hope the Nashvil-
'ans Will not be 20 foolish. We knop
they will not.
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TO OUR READERS.

This rumbcr ofour paper is ~thexAast
its readers will receive for 1850. IT is
now about five years since we com.
menccl the newspaper enterprise in
this town, and we feel grateful for tho
success with which VIC have met. 1t is
not altogether a pleasant business
that Of publishing n newspaper. 1t is
hard to please " thousand readers,
who have varied notious and whose
natures are, in many instances, quite
an~tagonistic. And they arc not lcni-
cnt with an Editor. They will quick
ly condemn him for some little some
thing that fails 10 please them. Yet,
ne have many who arc kind in their
intercourse with us who differ from
us in the abstract questions ofthe day
but who grasp our hand in friendship
with kindness and warmth.
There are many in this county and
elsewhere who have taken our paper
from its commencement, and will, nc
doubt, continue its diIligent read rs
We cordially thank them, promising
to do all IN our power to interest them
in the future,
During the new year, which viii
soon be ushcred in, we hope to extenc
our circulation, especially in Franklin
County. We know tiulcs are said tt
be hard, and economy ought to b.
adopted by the people. But it is back
handed economy to stop a paper II
your " county which only costs s:
II year. There are u thousand othe
ways in which to economize tina
should be preferred to that ofdcprivinl
yourself and family Of Il county organ
We finally assert, and can. prove. tina
it is the duty Of e0ery one in this Count.
to take the Home Journal.
viii not some Of our friends be kim
enough to got US up a club? The person
procuring us five subscribers will be en-
titled to a copy FREQ for himself, w
appeal to all to assist US. Many young
ladies who take our paper might get us
up II club. Our mind is upon severa
such just now. Will they doit? Nom
UirrOHS.
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Req. j. II, Mgraham.-This polished
writer and author of the pillar Of Fire
Throne of David prince of the House
of David and other beautiful WORKS;
shot himself incidentally a few days
since, and little hope Of his recovery.
He was Rector Of Christ Church, Hol.
ly Springs, Miss, and preached at Trim
ity Church in Winchester in October
last. IIc was a personal acquaintance
with us, and we moro scnsibly, there
fore, feel his sad misfortune. The Mem
phis Argus gives the particulars:
Some person unkntwn having been
seon prowling about his premises, he
was persuaded to have Il pistol belong
ing to his son loaded. 1t was wrap.
ped up I'M piece ofpaper by the gun.
smith, and placed in his coat pocket
Having gone TO the church for some
purpose, and wishing to put the pis-
toll in a more secure place, he took it
from his pocket, when it slipped out OF
the paper and fell on the floor. The
hammer striking first it was discharg.
ed, the ball inficting u severe wound
in the right thigh, just below the
crotch, and ranging upward lodged, it
is supposed, in the hip and near the
spinal column. The wound, which at
first was thought would not prove fl.
tai. has grown worse very rapidly, and
very little hope is entertained Of his
recovery
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


Tho use of DR.. Hostetters Stomach Bitters
for Dyspepsia, Flatulcnce, Heaviness OF the
Stomach, or any other like affection, is second
to none in America or abroad. To be able TO
state confidently that the ''Bitters' are Q cer'
tain cure for dyspepsia and like diseases is to
the proprietors a source of unalloyed pleasure,
1t removes all morbid matter from the stom'
ach, pur6es the blood, imparts renewed vital
ity to the nervous system, giving it that tone
and energy SO indispensable for the restoration
of health. The numerous acknowledgment OF,
its superior excellence and beneficial results,
have assured the proprietors that it cannot but
prove a great cure to the afflicted, and impars
vitality to the thorough system.
No. See advertisement in another column.
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to our interests and equality as conied-
crate States. BIT, If the worst do come,
You will find the whole Southern heart
fired, and the Union men dying to
maintain their rights. That is what
they say--that is what they'll do
Let not the abolitionists presume too
much upon their love for Union. A
brother may back, and back, from the
onset OF one of the same blood, but
there is a place beyond which he will
not rccedc, Cassius NJ, Clay has libel,
ed the Union men Of the South.
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W. thought last week that VIC should
continue our remarks upon al extract
or two taken from the Now York
Tribune, and on which wo had not
time or room for as much comment as
we wishcd-but wo will lot what was
said suffice. There is 80 much happen
ing every day, and the times arc -
pregnant with exciting items Of inter,
est that the lapse Of "A few days brings
now subjects of greater Importance
We this wcck give an article from the
Tribune of the 18th, from which our
readers Il judge as to whether the
Black Republicans intend to yield any
thing. 1t is so palpablo in its indica-
tons that comment is unnecessary
500 the article in another column.
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BLACK REPUBLICAN OUTRAGS.-

BLACK REPUBLICAN OUTRAGs.-A
letter ofthe Goth ult., from Dayton, o.,
to tho Cincinnati Enquirer, says:
"News has just reached this city Of
ono of tho most disgraccful acts that
ever occurred in this neighborhood.-
Between the hours Of | and 2 o'clock
tbi, morning, q company of fifteen or
twenty men, composed of moro than
half negroes, attacked the house of
John W. Stadden, some four miles north
ofthi, city, dragged Mr.. Staddcn from
the embrace Of his wife and children,
.nd after having Invested him of his
night shirt, applied a cost of tar and
feathers, and III this condition sent him
back to his family. The only offense
of which this man was guilty, was that
Of expressing himself favorable to the
execution Of the fugitive slave law, and
condeming those States which have
passed "personal liberty bills" .
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The Dodge Co. (Minnesota) Demo.
crat says; The general irregularity
and want o~fconfdence 10 business tan.
saclion of every kind, occasionsd by
the success of Republicans, has so re-
duced tho price of breadstuffs that our
dealers can hardly afford to pay the
farmers Of Dodge county hirtyfre cts.
per bushcl for their wheat, to ship to an
Eastern market"
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DIED.


Mrs. r. A. Davis, coDsort of W. r.
Davis, and daughter Of L. N. Simpson
of Ridgeville, Franklin county, Tenn,
departed this life, on Friday evening
7th December, 1860.
Only mi year ago her marriage was
chronicled in the Home Journal. She
was in the bloom OF youth, but now
she has relinquished her claims to
earth and has gone out INTO eternity
where one day we all have to 60. She
leaves IL kind husband and one small
child, with many relatives and fiends
to mourn her loss. She has paid the
debt we all have to pay.
T. j. G.
Herald OF Truth, Shelbyville, Tenn.
please copy.
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GIN REI,TTNG.

Ellis & Moore, Of Nashville, have
just received a largo lot of Gum Belt
ing for saw and Grist mills. Any per
son wanting Gum Betting would dc
we'll to order from Ellis l. Moore q,
oucc. They are fine business men
true gentlemen and worthy of patron.
age. We speak from personal acquain
ance.