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Nevada national., 1860-02-11
MOUNTAIN RANCHES.

We have had frequent occasion to men
tion the improvements which are constantly
gazing on. in this neighborhood. in the way
of agriculture and horticulture. Expert.
ence has thoroughly proved that nearly all
our hill tops and hill sides as we'll as our val
leys may, by jndicious management. even
without artificial irrigation, be made to pro.
duce abundant grain crops, while the
very highest of our hills are covered with
soil which needs but a little irrigation to
produce bountifully in fruit and vegetables.
A few days since we took a walk TO the
nursery of Mr.. ]. f. Marshall. located on
Of Volt Greek, directly opposite the Gold
Hill mill Mr. NJ has here fenced in about
II acres Of quite as unpromising land as any
that eau be found in the neighborhcod OF
Grass Valley, and although he is but just
closing the second year Of his operations, he
has already in vigorous growth 1000 fruit
trees, all Of standard varieties, and 5000
grape vines growing within bis enclosure.
and looking quite as we'll as any nursery or
vineyard of the same age in the most favo-
rable valley localities. 1t is his intention
to greatly increase his present stock OF trees
and vines, the present season. Mr.. NJ. has
achieved a most complete success, and prov
ed to every observing man that, with mod
crate opportunities for irrigation, no man,
even in the mountains, need be without his
patch of cultivated ground. We noticed
number Of trees in this nursery, particularly
cherry trees, which last year made a growth
from mere stub, Of from four to six shoots
averaging some seven or eight feet in length
upon many of which fruit buds have made
their appearance the present season.
1t is also a gratifying sign that the de
mand for trees, the present season is quite
as great as at any previous time-a good
evidence of the increasing permanency Of
our population, and their determination to
make not only happy but pleasant homes.
The great success Of the mountain fruit
crop, last season, is also operating as great
inducemant for a more general introduction
OF trees. With such large floating popu-
tion as must always be found in all mining
districts, there need be no danger apprehen-
ded OF an over supply Of fruit.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
Their sin. did Find them Ont.

On Wednesday last several miners occupy
ing cabin short distance this side OF Bu-
IA Vista Ranch missed a quantity Of pro-
visions, and on looking around, soon dis
covered tracks OF the thieves, and followed
their trail over two miles in the direction
OF Grass Valley. when darkness overlook
them and they gave mp the search Tor the
night. The next morning soon led them 10
a cabin. Just above Czrpenter's Ranch, when
the articles were found and fully identified.
even 10 an old comb which bad been taken
among other things No one being in the
cabin at the time, watch was set for the
occupants, who soon appeared, when the
services OF two ofour citizens were called
into renuisition to aid the watchers in their
capture. The party well, armed, appeared
at the cabin and on being admitted, charged
the occupants directly with the theft. Find
ing themselves fairly trapped, they begged
most piteously, to be spared public exposi-
tion. offering TO return the provisions aud
surrender anything else in the cabin-their
clothing and beddi ug-to be let OF, assert
| ing at the same time that this was their first
and only offence. and that they were driven
to the act from sheer hunger. being unable
to obtain employment They moreover beg
ped their captors to consider the great ex-
pense to which the county would be put. If
called upon to try. convict and punish Them.
Which OF the pleas put in, had the most ei-
feet upon the captors, we know not, but, at
all events after little parleying, ii was
concluded to let them of on condition that
they should shoulder the provisions, carry
them back and leave town before sunrise the
next morning. These terms were gladly
acceeded TO and the poor fellows ordered
to take fiom the stolen articles sufficient
to give them a good supper, so that they
would not be compelled to leave town with
empty stomachs. then shouldering the balance
they took up their line OF march towards
Buena Vista. Our informant after giving
them some good advice, and laying before
them the consequences of their being seen in
town after sunrise the next morning. left
them on their winding way" and returned
to town. The men were about 40 and 20
years Of age repectively-one has been
living in town about four years II is thought
that they were in no wise connected with the
professional thieves and robbers who have
recently made this place so notorious by
cir a cts.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
TIE RAILROAD SURVEY.


Mr.. Elliott and his party have completed
their line Of survey from Auburn to Nevada
and returned to this place on Thursday
They have spent several days Of their return
in more careful examination of the country
and in changing portions OF their line.
They have found this route eminently
practicable. the grade in no place exceeding
so feet to the mile. and It is thought that
no single mile Of the road can cost over
100000. while the av erage viii not exceed
SEQ. 600.
The line as run ont will probably pass
through 1r very near Hlinoistown. within
seven miles OF Dutch Flat. five miles OF To-
wa Hill, and within about two hour. ride Of
each OF the following places; Red Dog. Lit.
tie York, Yankee Jims, Forest City and
Todd's Valley. All these towns may be
easily connected with good wagon roads.
The length of the line as surveyed is S2
miles which distance will probably be some
what increased by the locating survey.
The Engineers Report will appear in about
one month that delay being thought advisa-
BILE to procure certain statistical information
which it is disired should accompany the
Report.
On Wednesday and Thursday Mr.. Elliott
made a cursory examination of Wolf Creek,
from q point about five miles below this
place. from which he learned that that route
was impracticable for railroad He found
that the average descent Of the Greek, for
that distance exceeded 100 feet to the mile.
By this route an elevation OF over 1000 feet
would bave to be overcome in less than "a
miles, much the greater part of which must
be thrown into the upper ten miles.
The citizens of Illinostown, Dutch Flat,
Iowa Hill, Forest Hill &C.. are much elated
at the unexpected facility OF the route and
its near approach to their several localities
They promise liberal subscriptions to the
stock. when the road shall have been finally
located.
We now look upon the early completion
of this road as fixed fact. Statistics will
be produced ia the forthcoming Report that
will astonish even the most sanguine friends
of the enterprise and will establish. beyond
all controversy that it mnst be a paying in
vestment.
The construction of the road from Au-
burn to Folsom will soon be commenced and
il is confidently expected that the cars will
be running as far a. Auburn in about is
months. Within twelve months thereafter
we shall expect to see the steam horse rush
ing along the hills to the very heart OF Ne
vsda County.
Mr.. Elliott and his associate, Mr.. Ostrom
deserve much credit for the enterprise and
energy they have displayed in demonstrst-
ing the practicabiiiy of this great enter
prise
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
AN ATTACHMENT LAW.

Experience has fully proved, since the re-
peal OF the old law Of Attachment, that
grave error, was committed when 1t was
stricken from the statue book.
Admitting that il operated harfhly in
come extreme eases still, we think the pc
culiar state Of affairs existing in California
the uncertainty OF title, the nomadic
character ofour population and many other
reasons, require the reenaciment Of this law
or some law similar in is provi sions. One
of the chief arguments used in favor Of the
repeal of the old law, was the charges and
cost. Of proceeding under it. This, eau
readily be remedied the fees Of Officers. on
all processes have been much reduced since
that time and one half Of the fees formerly
allowed, would now amply compensate
those whose duty il would be to administer
aud enforce it.
A the law now stands. il is almost i'm
possible to collect debt through the courts;
you can get your judgement, but when the
Sheriff. or Constable. covies TO levy bis exc
euton. and make the money. the property
has been disposed OF, other parties own IL.
(in many instances bought in good faith
and the creditor finds bimself beat at last
by fraud, which it is utterly impossible to
prove.
II is not only the policy but the duty Of
the State. to protect by judicious Legislation
that class OF her citizsns, who by their labor
and economy make themselves responsible
members of society, who pay for that which
they buy. living withis their means, and do
ing business in proportion to their capital,
add to the stability and permanency of the
State these are they who will be benefit
ted by>an Attachmsnt law. They have nc
fear OF its stringent provisions for they do nc
ask others labor and property, without al
equival ent ; whilst the reckless and unprin-
cipled will be in a measure prevented, from
living at their expense.
We sincerely hope the Legislature now II
session will give this matter their early at
tcnton. The absolute necessity Of the pas
sage OF some stringent law for the collection
OF debt, must be apparent to every one or
else. repeal all laws enforcing payment, and
let those who labor know, that they are at
the mercy OF their employer II be chooses
to pay them it ia we'll. if not, they must
work gratis. Let them not be deceived,
thinking the law will aid, when practically
1t is entirely powerless.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

THE SAN FRANcIsco MEDICAL PRESS is the
title OF new Medical publication the first
number of which we find on our table this
week Thswork is edited by DIR E. S. Cooper
and is issued in a very neat magazine form
and contains Ga pages. 1t is announced to
appear quarterly for the first year. and
monthly thereafter.
The Medical Press has been Established in
the right spirit, having in view the almost
exclusive publication of original matter, and
it deserves, and will doubtless receive the
liberal patronage, and professional support
Of the medical fraternity Of our Pacific Coast.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
Sherif's Sale.

DY virtue Of Writ OF Execution 10 me dirss
ID ted and delivered and issued out Of the Hon.
District Court Of the l4th Judicial District In and for
Nevada County. State Of California, = Judgment
rendered in said Court su the LIST day Of February
A. D., 1850. in favor Of d. LAM0 LIE and against
CORNELIUS RILEY for the sum Of One Hundred
and Fifty Dollars Debt, with interest ON the said sum
Of sl50 from the LIST day Of February, 1890 at the
rate Of Ten per cent per snnum, until paid, for the
Sale Of the following described property, to wit:
All the right, title and interest OF the above NAM
ed defendant, Cornelius Riley. Of in and to certain
Quartz Ledge, located Captain lrwin's Ridge
near Enreka South. Nevada County state Of Cali for
mia and known Dillon end Co.'S Quartz Ledge to-
geiher with all Tools, Machinery and appurtsnanees
thereunto belonging.
Notice is hereby given that will expose TO pahlis
Sale all the above described property, TO the high
est bidder, for cash. in front Of the Court House
Door, in Nevada city, on Tuesday, the 9Th day Of
March, A. u. 1850 between the hours Of o'elosk
a. IN and O'Clock p. NJ
Given under my hand this 2nd DAY Of February,
a. D. 1860. J. b. VANHAGAS. Sheriff Nevada O..
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
Sheriff Sale.

DY Virtue Of an Execution to me directed and de-
ID livered. issued out OF the Hon. District Court
Of the l4ih Judicial District in and for Nevada Co.
state Of California. Judgment rendered In said
Court the LIST day Of February A. n. 1890 In IA
vor Of b. LAN0l.IE, and against THO'S IIEREEY.
MICHAEL HANDLEI, JAMES DILLON. RICH.
ARD DILLON, JOHN FARRELLY and - Ma
CURE for the sum Of Seventeen Hundred and For
ty-three Dollars aud Eighty eight Cents with Inter-
est the said sum Of sl743 IS from the Ist day
Of February A. D. 1880 ai the rate OF Ten per cent
per until paid together with all costs Of suit
for the Sale Of the following described Property to
wit All the right, title and interest Of the above
named defendants Of in and TO q certain Quarts
Ledge, located ON Capt. Irwin's Ridge near Eurska
South, Nevada county state Of california, Known
as Dillon Cos Quartz Ledge, together with all
Tools, Machinery and appurtenaness thereto belong
ing
Notice is hereby given that will 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 9Th day Of
March, A. D., 1850 between the hours Of o e.
clock, A. NJ, and O'Clock p. NJ
Given under my hand this End day Of Tsbru-
airy, A. ID. 1850.
JB VAN HAGAN Sheriff Nevada c.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
r.A writer who speaks from experien,

1-A writer who speaks from experience
says that cork or India-rubber soles should
never be worn on boots or shoes, but in their
stead place between the layers Of the soles,
from out to out, a piece of stout hemp or
tow linen which has been dipped in melted
pitch. This is absolutely impervious to wa
ter-does not absorb particle-while we
know that cork does, and after while it be-
comes soggy nd damp for weeks. When
you put. them on for the first time they will
be = as easy as an old shoe" and you may
stand on damp places for hours with impu-
aity.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

POPULATION OF CHNA.-There il very
good reasen for believing that the population
Of China is angmenting at very rapid ratio
for an ancient people separated from the
great progressive elements Of modern times
The census reports OF that country show
that its population 100 years ago was but
l9O,000,000. Fifty years afterwards the
population numbered 800 100000. The last
census, taken in 1851 showed a population
4l3,000,000. From the last report il would
seem that the elements OF increase have not
been so active during the last as they were
during the proceeding half century. 1t is
not easy to reconcile these facts with the
prevalent idea that this country is in a state
of decadence. needing the infusion of foreign
elements to renew the energies of the nation.
tury China has been in floursi hing and
progressive state. What effec, the present
gradual introduction Of foreign elements
may have upon the progress OF pnpul alton
there, may be somewhat problematical
Whether it will elevate and improve. as is
generally tire case where highly civilized
people contact with those in a semi-civili-
zed state, or whether the effect will be like
the advent Of the Europeans among the
red men Of this western continent, is mat
ter yet to be seen.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

Jcs- The February number Of the Hesper-
beautiful lilhograph OF Cerros Island, aud
scolored plate OF the Americas Rose Bay,
The Island OF Cerros lice directly front the
of the Penensula OF Lower California, very
interesting paper by John A. veatch accom-
panies this litbograph. A technical des-
criptisn ofthe Rose Bay. or Rhododendron
Maximum, is given by DR.. Kellogg. This
tree is kind Of Mountain Laurel, grows
from fifteen 10 twenty feat high and bears
beautiful delicate rose pink flowers. The
literary character Of :be number before us is
fully equal to its predecessors.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

RAILROAD IL BRAzII~-The great modern
agent progress, railways is beginni ing to
attract considerable attention in Brazil,
also, in Chilli in South America. Two
lines of railway are already in operation
in the fermer country. radiating from Rio
Janeiro one about eight miles and the other
thirty-eight miles in extent. The latter will
soon be extended'far into the interior. and
will open up for trade a vast section, Of the
most valuable of that naturally rich and
productive country.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

Doc TEAN.-California Express men, says
the harysville Appeal, beat the world in
display Of enterprise and perseverance.
Burk Whiting, who rms al Express between
Marysville and the American Valley, en-
ploys dOgsin transmitting letters. packages
and passengers over the snow. between the
Mountain House and the American Valley.
He works five OF the sagacious beasts, and
has them harnessed to a sled, upon which be-
sides himself as driver, be frequently takes
a load OF seven or eight hundred pounds.
Last winter. hi, dogs hauled throu sh a lady
passenger from the Mountain House to Mea-
dow Valley, One of bis dogs. - Mark, has
been in the express business for some four
winters. This not only Instances the dar-
ing and energy of our Mountain Expressmen
but is another proof Of the value and saga
city OF mans best friend in the brute
creation.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
MIR. LANsING,s TELEGRAPH ELL.

MR.. LANSING'S TELEGRAPH BILL.
Mr.. Lansing's Telegraph Bill was the
special order Of the dsy, in the Senate, on
Tuesday last. The bill was reported by the
judiciary Committee with RECOMMENDATION
that Il be Indefinitely postponed. Upon The
question Of posiponmrnt, Mr. Lansing, made
an able aud eloquent speech in favor OF the
bill. He fully demonstrated the necessity
Of passing some statutory act, to prevent
telegraph monopoly. that other States had
done so and referred TO the law passed by
the New York Legislature 1918. similar to
the one sough. to be passed now. After
some discussion Etbe bill was referred. with
substitute offered by Mr. Chase, to the
Committee on Corporations.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
SUMMONS.
State Of California, County OF Nevada. %.
District Court of the l4th Judicial District
of said State

State OF California, County OF Nevada. %.
District Court of the l4th Judicial District
of said State.
The peopls Of the state Of Californn 10 THOS
wOODVll1.E, Greeting
You are hereby summoned to answer TO the com.
plaint OF tFo. A. MONTGOMERY. 6ied against zen
aud wx. RODHAM. within Ten days from the ser.
vice Of this Writ, II served on you in this County
within Twenty days II served you IN this District
and out Of this County and within fsrty days II
we'd you in this State aud cut OF this District in
an action commenced on the FIRST day Of February
A. D. 1860, in said Court TO obtain Decree Of this
Court for the Foreclosure Of certain mortgage,
bearing date the 10th day Of October, A. d. 1854
executed BY the said defendant, VIM. Rsdham, %
Thos woodville, and for the sale Of the premises
therein and in said complaint particularly mention
go and described, and the application Of the moneys
arising from such sale 30 the payment Of the amount
due certain promissory note, set forth in said
complaint made and delivered to said Thos WOOD
vile by the Defendant VIM. Rodham, and BY said
woodTiie transferred TO the Plaintff bearing even
date with said mortgage and thereby intended to 30
secured, TO wit;-the sum OF One thousand Dollars,
with interest thereon from the 10th day October A.
ID. 1856 at the rate OF Ten per cent per annum till
paid; and II any dehciency shall remain after ap-
plying all OF said moneys properly applicable
thereto then that plaintiff may have execution thsr-
efor against fs said defendants also that said de-
PENDANTS and all and every person claiming BY,
throsgh under them, subseq senty TO the date sf
Plaintiffs mortgage and the commencement Of this
action, may be barred and foreelosed Of all right,
claim lien and equity of redemption In to the
said mortgaged premises, or any part thereof, and
for such other Of further relief both In the pre-
misses as may be just and equitable.
And you are hereby notified that n you fail to
answer said complaint as herein directed, Plaintiff
will take Judgment against yeu BY default thgsth-
with all costs Of suit aud also demand Of the
Court such other relief prayed for In Plainths
said complaint
In tsstmony whereof I, John s. Lambert, Clerk
Of the District Court Aforesaid do hsrsuato set ~
hand and impress the seal Of said Court, ato0ss.
in the city Of Nevada this 9th day Of February. h
D, lsoo
JOHNS. LAMBERT. Clerk.
BY Joseph Roberts, Deputy.
BY order OF Hon. David Beiden, County Jutgs. -
and for Nevada County, California.
True Copy-AtteSt JOHN 8. LAMBEkT, en-
Per Joseph Roberts, Jr., Dspsy.
Dibbis 4 Lansing, Attorneys for PiaintiG. f6-sO
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

<s- Another name is to be added to the
illus,rious dead OF 1859. Macaulay-the es-
sayist, historian and. statesman is no more
Within few short weeks Of each other three
brilliant stars have disappear erd from the
literary armament. Irving, DeQuincey, and
Macsnlay, - but the light shed upon man.
kind, by thei works which still live, can
never fade.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

Ss-We are pleased to notice that our friend
Nathan is all right gain, and ready once
more to see his friends at bis new fire proof
Store, corner OF Mill snd Main streets, where
he is also prepared to give them fits," after
the latest fashions, and of the very best
in every department OF the clothing
Furnishing and shoe line of business.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
SheriT's Sale.

pY VIRTUE Of an Order of Sale issued out of TIE
~ Hon District Court Of the lith Judicial District
and TO me directed and delivered for a Judgment
rendered in said Court on the LIST day Of February
A. d. 1S6o, in favor Of ~. y. SWEETLAND, Ad.
ministrator Of the estate OF Chss. g. Swestand de-
ceased, and against S. ". THOMAS for the sum Of
Thirteen Hundred and Twenty Dollars principal
debt. with interest said principle at the rate Of
-Four per cent per Month from rendition Of judy
ment until paid. together with all costs have lev
led upon the following property. to wit - Alithat
certain One Undivided Fourth Interest in the min
ing Claims situated at Swsetlsnds in the county sS
Nevada. and known n the NanranitA Clains-xlo
Two undivided fiths Of the Mining Claims situated
at the place aforesaid and known as the Empire
Claims, including Reservoirs Ditches Right. Of Wa
ter and Ways, with all the rights prived.
ges and appurte nances thereunto. 10 said several
pieces Of mining ground belonging or in any~iss
appertainng.
Notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday the
6th day Of March, 4. d. 1850. between the hours Of
A VI. and P. ". will sell al the right title In
tercst and claim o. said ". Thomas in and 10 the
above described property. at Public auction, In
front OF the Court House Door Nevada CITY for ra.h
In hand, 10 the highest bidder TO satisfy said Exc
cution and all costs. J. b. NANHAGAN,
Sheriff. Nevada
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

ANOTHER ROAD LAw.-We notice that Mr.
Curtis has introduced bill into the Assembly
in relation to roads and highways in Nevada
county. We are not advised as to the provis-
ions Of the bill.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

RIvERs FILLISe.-The editor OF the Far
mer has observed that the American river,
above Sacramento is so filling with sand
from the upper mines that tho city is in
great danger from high flood. The stream
has removed more than two hundred feet,
and the wash has filled the abandoned bed
Of the river nearly up to the banks.
Nevada national., 1860-02-11

CeAL-It is said that an extensive deposit
of coal has been discovered about four miles
from Martinez. 1t has been tested and found
TO be OF excellent quality. The vein from
which ths coal was taken is very exte nsive,
and is easy Of access for the purpose OF work
ing is. The exact location Of this mine is
for the present secret, and known only to
parties Immediately interested,
Nevada national., 1860-02-11
Rrofcs.or Anicrsan.

The wonder working magic ofths gentle
man has justly rendered him world
famous. The ordinary tricks Of jugglery
and l.gerdemain. as presented by the gene
rality Of performers dwindle into utter in
significance when compared with the truly
wonderful performances Of Prof. Anderson
It will be seen by advertisement in another
column that the Professor will visit Grass
Valley. on thursday Evening next, when our
citizens will have the privilege OF witness
ing some of the most wonderful magic per-
formances OF any age.
These exhibitions are perfectly chaste, Of a
high order and suci as any person, male or
female may properly witness
Mr.. A. will perform for three successive
Evenings in Grass Valley.