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The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14
A NEEDED CHANGE.

1t is very much to be desired that the pres
sent Legislature will so amend the Constitu-
tion as to confer upon local magistrates more
extensive prcrogatives than they at present
enjoy. In our opinion the jurisdiction of
justices of the peace is quite too limited. If
it were increased to $500, large class of
cases could be economically adjudicated that
now have to be carried 10 the higher courts
at an expense vastly dsproportioned to their
Importance. Much costly litigation would
thus be prevented, and an equitable resort
opened to many who cannot afford to test
their right against aggressors. In great
number of instances the decisions of a JUS
tice, particularly in mining cases, would be
more equitable and satisfactory to Etigants
than those Of a higher tribunal removed
from the locality of dispute and ignorant of
local regulations.
Another effect of extending the jurisdc-
ton Of justices would be, to make the office
one of more value to incumbents, and con-
sequently insure its being -oftener filled by
competent persons. In the rural, and most
of the mining townships, it is of much i'm
portance for the preservation of peace and
order that the local magistrate should be an
officer of more consequence than the present
justice, whose meagre fees are insufficient
to support him, and deter him from taking
active measures tO sccura ohpdienca tn law
because the expense will mostly fall upon
himself and his assistants the constables-
Not unfrequenty the justice of the peace is
the most worthless man in the community.
Good ntured barroom loafers, iliterate and
Incorporate, are sometimes thrust into The
position, because no better persons can af-
ford 10 take it. Hence the law is brought
into diSreputc with the Ignorant and local
vice fourisheS, as the result of mean econ
omy. The inefficiency of local magistrates
is the principal cause of much of the lynch
ing which still disgraces our State. We be-
ieye the measure suggested would 90 far to
remove it, and that alone is ample reason
for its adoption.
Ifjustces were allowed jurisdiction in all
cases where the amount does not exceed
S500-though we think the limit might
safely be extended even ftrther-the county
and district courts would be much relieved,
and courts of session might be abolished al
together.
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ANTlDoTE.-In these days of disunion talk
and anticipatons of Pacific Republics, when
the fealty of some to our common country
appears to grow weak, even while they taunt
more conservative men with the disloyalty
of which only themselves are guilty-we
say, in these days every American should
read carefully that great national epic, Ban
croft's History of the United States" 1t is
the only epic onr country has produced, and
its theme is ''liberty and. union" 1t will
quicken the devotion of every patriot, and
kindle patriotism in breasts that now lack
it, Few can resist the enthusiasm with
which our great historian recounts the in
ception, birth and progress of the American
idea.
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HENSEss Pass FOR PAcfFIc RAILRoAD-ft
is the opinion of many we'll informed per-
sons, and experienced railroad men, that if
a Pacific and Atlantic railroad is ever con-
structed it will come through the fIenness
Pass, and it is not improbable that the pro-
jected railroad to Nevada may in time be ex-
tended east until it meets the railroad now
being extended west from st. Louis. The
altitude of Nevada, at the foot of Main and
Broad streets, is about 200 feet above the
level of the Ocean; but the railroad will ter
inmate at point about 200 feet higher
From Nevada to the summit of the Hcnncss
Pass, the distance is about forty five miles,
which would give an average grade Of So
feet to the mile. Beyond the summit the
country is level, and presents no serious
obstacle to the construction of railroad
Perhaps the most difficult portion of the
route would be between the terminus of the
projected road, on the south side of Deer
creek, and the crossing of the South Yuba.
Democrat
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g. p. AVERY. EDITOR.

CHANGE MAKES CHANGE.-On Monday, the
9th inst, Milton S. Latham, Governor elect
of California, was indicted into Office amid
much ceremony and enthusiasm, and deliv.
cred an inaugural address which elected gen.
eral commendation, particularly for its dec
laration in favor of daily overland mail =
On Tuesday afternoon, twenty-four hours
later, he was nominated by a Democratic
caucus to the Senatorship made vacant by
the death of Broderick; and on Wednesday
afternoon, he was elected to that dignity by
vote of nnety-seyen to ten. This event was
entirely unthought of by the country, and
the question now is whether our gubernato
rial Senator sought the honor or had it
thrust upon him. His predecessor in Office
and whom he has thus twice defeated with
his own party-once in obtaining the nomi-
nation for Governor, and now in being cleo
ted Senator-was probably the choice Of
the Democratic masses, as incumbent for the
much coveted vacancy; but they acquiesce
in the result stated only expressing regret
that the State has lost a good Executive
Lieut.. Governor Downey, upon whom now
devolvcs the burden of chief magistrate,
which Weller processes to have found so
onerous, may prove to be the very man for
the place, and now that he has it hundreds
will see in him capabilities not even
dreamed of before. He is lucky man
more lucky even than Latham, who has
toiled for all his honors and fairly won
them. What next2
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FiEHDIsH MURDER.-The San Andreas In
dependent relates that Mr. Benz F. Sanor, of
Columbiana county, Ohio, who arrived this
last autumn from the States with some two
hundred and sixty head of horses, mules and
cattle, somewhere on the plains, this side of
Salt Lake, picked up poor, foot-sore, half
starved and balf- naked pedestrian, and gave
him wages and a passage in his train TO
California. The train entered the State ria
the Big Trees; and Sanor looked up a place
in this county on which to Craze and winter
his cattle. He located in q secluded place
about five miles from San Andrcas, and re-
tanned the poor emigfant in bis employ
About the Goth of December the benevolent
drover was murdered by the wretch he had
sheltered, who knocked him in the head
with an axe, chopped off his legs and arms,
built large fire over the mangled remains,
and then fed.
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as THIS BLAwsTED GARRIsoN?"-Tbe
Democratic Standard Of Sacramento, tells of
an Englishman who was introduced to a
crowd of those who are saluted as general,
colonel: major, or captain The party
were in the Orleans Hotel and the English
man not understanding the emptiness of the
titles so frequently mentioned, turned to bis
friend and in a whisper asked: Is this a
blawsted garrison mol why? replied his
introducer. Cause Eve seen nobody but
generals and colonies and the like; rum
looking set they are and thought it was a
bloody fort We see"
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HARD CHARACTERS agriculturist gives
the Marysvllle Democrat pretty hard ac-
count of the character of the farm laborers
whom he has known in Yuba county. He
says many of them are lazy and unfaithtul,
have to be watched constantly to get them
to. do anything like an honest days work,
betray degrading mentality, exhibit an en-
tire lack Of manners and decency in social
life, are hard to please, growl at good food,
act at table worse than Digger Indians, spend
all their earnings at grog shops and then
spunge on the ranches for living. Are
these fellows the noble peasantry of Cali
fornia? Verify, lack of virtue is not pecu
liar to the mines.
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RE-OPENING!
summons.

State Of California In the Justices Coart Of
Bridgeport Township. In and for the county
Of Nerada.
The People ofthe State of California TO St. Clair Barne
Greeting:
0-OU are hereby summoned TO appear before me-
II at my office in the township of Bridgeport, in
the county of Nevada, tire 23d day of January.
1860. at 10 o'clock to answer unto the complaint
of VIM. Howeis VIII, sues to recover the sum of S5l
and IS cents claimed as due him for boarding "a per
account and affidavit on file in my Office; when judge.
meat will be taken against you for the said amount
together with costs and damages, If you fail to appear
and answer.
To the Sheriff any Constable of said county
Greeting-Make legal service aud due return hereof
Given under my hand. this 18th day of Jannary A
D. 1860. X. IL FARQUHAR. fLsf
Justice of the Peace of said TownsEin
Itappearing by affidavit my satisfaction that the
above named defendant cannot after due diligence be
found within he State and likewise that cause of ac-
tion exists against the said defendant it Is therefore
ordered that service osummoBs De made by publishing
the same in the two Immediately ensun, weekly is
sues of fir Hydraulic Press from the date hereof
Given under uy hand this 18th day of January, A. D
1860. r. ii. FARQUHkR J. T.
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The election to the vacant Senatorship
produced grand excitement at the capital
and Bay. Guns were fired, in accordance
with that detestable fondness of Americans
for burning gunpowder on every occasion,
and one poor devil was mutlated for life
On every such occasion the public JOY is
saddened by the slaughter or manning of
some unfortunate wretch, to whom that day
will remain a fearful remembrance 1t is
time the seaseless custom was abandoned,
or the recipients of such dangerous honors
made to thumb the cannons vent or charge
its dreadful nav themselves
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

THE DowNIEvILLE WATER WoRKs-In a
ravine on the north side Of town is a substan-
tial and capacious reservoir l3l feet above
Main street. Out of that comes continuous
line of cast iron pipe, six inch bore, and ta-
pering to four inches on the street The
pipe is such as is used in the Sacramento
-works-rery heavy. It is put deep
enough in the ground to prevent freezing,
and could scarcely be melted if laid on top
of the ground. 1t extends from the lower
end of Main street to the upper Plaza, / $50
feet from the reservoir. AT proper intervals
it is tapped by six castiron hydrants, or plugs
similar to those in the big villages below.
Each hydrant is supplied with hose always
on and the nozzle attached-best Of leather
hose and inch-and quarter brass noZzles.-
Each hydrant will throw stream high over
any house in town, and if desired, flumc
running above can be turned into the reser-
voir; bat the supply of water from the springs
is abundant. BY uniting the hose and TAX
ing water from one plug, fire in almost
any part of town could be played out. The
whole cost of the works thus far has been
about $4,000
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

ANOTHER ARCTIC ExFRDtTios-Therei is TO
be another expedition for the purpose of
pursuing the explorations ofDr. Kane, which
will probably start from Boston in the spring,
and be nnder the command of DR.. Hayes, the
surgeon of the Kane expedition. The amount
required is about $4,000, and liberal sub
scriptions have already been made. Many
of the scientific soci eties are actively enlist
ed in the On prise, and have appointed
corr mttceS to promote it.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

1t is now stated that the McLAnc treaty
with President Juarez of Mexico, makes no
provision whatever for the sale of Lower
California. The treaty provides for an Amer
lean protectorate. including the right = in
trodnce American troops to protect : .ner-
lean citizens the right of way for n. road
from the Rio Grande 10 Mazatlan. and an
other from Arizona to Guaymas, with the
right of establishing depots.
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BIRcHvILLE.-The citizens of this place are
wiling away dull times by reviving the char
liable institution known (only to the in
itiated) as the o. 0. of E. An organiza-
tion has been effected with the following Of
fcers: V. G. Bell, G. S T. G Whitby, G..
p; A. II. Hodge, c.; J. B. Pullman, A. c.;
G. Newell, G. s.; J. Parkhurst, 0. NJ. Re-
naming offices to be filled hereafter
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One of the blows struck at the Mexican
priesthood by the Liberal President, consists
in declaring marriage civil contract and
requiring it to be performed by magistrate.
The latter functionary informs newly mar
ried couples, among other things, that the
perfection of humanity does not exist in
either sex alone, but in both, when united
in conjugal equality.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14
SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAuRoAp-It ia

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAnRoAD.-It is
was begun in February 1855, and the first
rail was laid August 9th of the same year
II was formally opened to Folsom February
22d, 1866, although it commenced its opera
ticns January lst The capital stock of the
company is Ss0o,000; its first mortgage
debt 100000 its second mortgage re-
demption $329,000 Present represented
cost of the road, 81 ,529, 900. Its gross earn
ings to Sept. 30th, 1859, amounted to $780,
600; expenses for same period, $685., 600;
showing net earnings to be $367 900. During
the period named 800, 900 persons were trans
ported over the road. Not one accident to
life or limb of passenger has occurred. The
cost of working it is less than that ofmany
eastern roads.-Gorenor Message.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The Mechanics Institute of the city of
San Francisco will hold their third Indus
trial Fair in the month of September, 1860.
in said city, and they cordially invite me-
chanics, manufacturers, miners, agriculture
lists, horticulturists, and all other producers,
to be represented therein by their works and
products
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

"GREAT BoREs THE great Subalpine
Tunnel being made between Modane and
Bardoneche is to be upwards of seven and
three-fourths of mile in length, and will
pass one mile below the summit. tunnel
of twenty -four miles in length is in progress
from Frieberg to the Ebe at Meissen, for the
purpose of draining the mines around the
first named place.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Nevada has furnished to the State aSpeak-
er of the House in the person of Hon. Phil.
Moore and porter in ]. C. Duffy. She thus
takes proud rank as the conserva tor of or
der. Phil. will rap unruly members down.
and Duffy carry them out.-Jornal.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Bulletin, the total number Of conveyances of
real estate in San Francisco, during the year
1859, was 2,8l2, for which $6,9l3, 125 was
paid. A similar tabular statement for 1858,
showed a total of 1901 conveyances, and
a gross amount of $3,826,146
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Vallejo, once the Capital ef California, is
now about deserted-its glory has departed,
its capitol building burnt to the ground and
now they are fencing in what remains Of the
sdeserted village
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Punch cleverly satlrizes the English fear
of French invasion, by presenting an en-
craving of Britannia-the unprotected fe-
male-as q stout woman ''with a peard un-
der her muffler," helmet on, revolver in
one hand, a sword in the other, pistols at
her waist, cannon by her side, boarding
pixies and bayonets behind her, and vigi-
liant bull dog crouched near large shield.
The panic has had, at least the good effect
Of establishing volunteer military system
like our own, the new rife corps now
amounting to some fifty thousand men.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Bro. Waite of the Nevada Journal thus ex-
alteth himself:
B. r. Washington before the Democratic
Legislature caucus had the National, Noun
tain Democrat, Union Democrat and Butte Rec
ord for hackers perhaps some of the other
papers. We alone backed Baldwin. w. got
nine votes in caucus--inSign igni6cant. u,
twelYe-significant
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

MUcH IN LITTLE.-The important question,
but so recently on everyone's lips" Where
shall make my pile?' has ceased TO be RI
diculous-it has become disgusting. In this
ever throbblng, bustling world, we cannot
all reasonably hope for riches anymore than
for beauty or fame.
'Order slieayen's first law; and this contest.
Some are and must be, greater than the rest.
More rich, more wise: but who infers from hence
That such are happier shocks all common sense"
Independent.
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1t is considered that buckeyei is poisonous
to cattle and has caused many bovine deaths
in this State Hereabouts the COWS eat poi
son oak, when pasturage fails, and suffer no
i'll consequences. They also devour greedily
species of wormwood which renders their
milk unfit for use during half the summer.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

It is said that George Wilkes has will
made by the late Senator l,ro6erick in 1853,
jnst before the duel with Smith; and that
Wilkes has been appointed administrator on
the estate. The will makes Wilkes Broder-
ick's only heir
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The trustees of Columbia have passed an
ordinance that every pedlar who wishes to
sell his goods in that town, must pay
monthly license of one hundred dollars, or
subject himself to the penalty of one hun
dred and fifty dollars.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

A wealthy New Yorker amnses himself by
smashing faro banks, taking $50, 900 for his
capital each time, and doubling up until he
lays ont the bank or himself. Iu the long
run his losses and gains are about equal
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

by the Legislature this week, except the
election of a Senator. BY next week both
Houses will be settled down into a sober
working condition. and their proceedings
will be more interesting.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Congress of the great European powers
was TO have assembled the 5th of this month
is reported THAT the father of the Jewish boy
Mortara would present himself before it, to
protest against the forcible Christianization
of the lad.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The lower story of the new Odd Fellows
hall has been rented to, and is now occupied
by, furniture dealer, from Marysville, who
intends to keep large stock of furniture
and upholstery goods.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

all the week. Mount Irving looks like a
frosted cake of Brobdignagian size, and the
far peaks of lie slnniie along the nor
thern and eastern horizon like unshifting
clouds
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

To-day the citizens of Placerville are to
the sum of three thousand dollars for the
survey of railroad route from that place
to Folsom.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The Philadelphia City Council had pro-
tracted debate on proposition to place in
Independence Hall q portrait of Thomas
Paine, donated for that purpose. The SUBJ
ect was laid over for two weeks
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The total estimated expenditures of our
government for le59-SO are stated at $73
2l7,947; and for 1901 the amount is S66-
7l4.92S; showing reduction of more than
six and half million dollars
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Hz5-PETsIcIANs PRESCRIPTIONS and Family Medicines
carefully and inteigcnily compounded at the Drug
Store OF Franclere Butler, Flume street, North
San Juan
n b. Mr.. BUTLER is well qualified for this branch Of
business by a long experience
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

NAIL STEAMER ARRIvED-We learn by
telegraph, through the polteness of Mr.. Dor
min, that the mail steamer arrived Yesterday
at 2 o'clock. The mail for this place will
probably not arrive until Monday
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

We find it impossible to procure our usual
telegraphic despatch at the close of the
week. Communication with Sacramento is
almost constantly interrupted during the
winter season.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

DIsTRlcT ScHooL.-The public school in
this place will reopen on Monday next, under
the charge of Miss Freeman, late of Grass
Valley.
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T II E NJ I N E S

Since last Saturday storm of snow and
rain has occurred to check mining opera
tions on the upper part of the ridge, and at
this end an interruption has occurred by
break in the Middle Yuba Ditch. About
twelve boxes Of flume were carried away at
Badger Hill, early Thursday morning, max
ing breach which has required the remain
der of the week to repair. During the same
interval the Company has had some forty
men on the ditch, employed in clearing it OF
sand. The removal of the latter will give
an increased water capacity of two hundred
inches
From all that we can learn the most ex-
tensive washing is going on at the locality
of Columbia Hill, and with profitable re-
suits, though no details have come to hand.
At Chimney Hill Spear 4 Marshall are said
to be making $40 day to the hand, clear
of expenses.
We learn from Timbuctoo that Jefferds &
Co. cleaned up after nine days run $3, ,954,
using 400 inches Of water a day, at twenty
FIVE cents an inch.
The Montezuma drift diggings arc paying
as richly as ever. A clean up of $4,000 in
the Keystone claims is reported. The VIII
lage is growing little. Halfa dozen houses
under way a week or two SINCE
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

\ Mr.. Classen. Of Los Angeles, says the
Southern Vineyard, has succeeded in produc-
ing an excellent article of cigars from to-
bacco Of his own raising
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Ex-senator Bell. of this State, is lNcturing
in New York and other eastern cities on
California
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The war between Buenos Ayres and the
the two are united again.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Ho l-Royert Paxton, formerly of Sharon
Noble county, Ohio, thought to be now in
Nevada county, your dear old mother wants
to hear from you.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The value OF the last corn crop of the
and sixty millions of dollars.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The Duke of Wellington boasted that he
never had quarrel in his life lie was slow
in his judgements.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Senator Seward was the guest of the
French Emperor and Empress, at Compeigne,
for one week
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The Pennsylvania Engine Company of San
Francisco, has concluded to purchase, at a
cost of $5 900, a steam fire-engine.
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Special Notices.

Halls sSarsaparilla Yellow Dock and
1Odide of Potass is prepared from the finest red
Jamaica Sarsaparilla and English Iodide of Potass-
admirable restorative and purifier of the blood it
cleanses the system of all morbid and impure NATTER
removes pimples boils and eruptions from the skin
cures rheumatism and pains ofal kinds-All who can
afford should use it, as it tends to give them strength
and prolong life Sold by Druggists general SI00
per bottle. r. HALL CO,
Proprietors, Wholesale Druggists, 143 and las
Clay street San Francisco. oil 3m
For sale at the San Juan Drug Store by
T. & L. MCGUIRE.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

pa The best Remedy for Rheumatism
Hall 5 Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock aud IodiGe
of Potass
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

The Morocco war progresses. In two en-
gagements Spain has been victor
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

An English paper asks-''Is the earth dry
ing up?n We emphatically answer-no!
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

More than half of the 1876 children in
California were born in the State.
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14

Atlantic mail closes at the Post Office in
this place next Tuesday night
The hydraulic press., 1860-01-14
NEW THIS WEEK.
A Man Born in a Stable, be he
a Horse 2

TESH E undersigned not being fortunate enough to
Il haze been born in .Iewelry EstabiiShmenf dill
not have knowledge of the business infused into his
brain from the moment Of his birth, but having COM
menccd acquirEg knowledge of the business at the
very earii,t hours of discretion, he hattels himself
that he is some in bear fight. Come ladies and
gentlemen with your watches for repair it you wait
correct time: and your Id. if you want the III ,st
quisite articles of Iewery manufactured and my reg
ular prices will ie charged But remember what
Macbeth says WI Ell It's done it will be done right
GUSTAYE HANSEN
Jany 1860 Main street
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Water is plentiful at Dutch Flat. Price
twenty cents an inch.
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Sons of Temperance.
HYDRAULIC DIVISION NO. 213 meets at the NJ f.
Church in North San Juan, every "Wednesday night at
y. O'Clock.
Travelling brothers are invited to attend
j STOTLER, W.P.
J. W. SpRAGUE. RS.