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NEyApA,s FIRST NUGGET.
How Hor First Fleece of Gold was Dug Out
With q Buteher-Knife

How Eor First Fleece Of Gold was Dug Gut
With a Buteher-Knife.
An interesting correspondence has lately
passed between Eliot Lord, of the United
States Geologic Survey, and John Orr the
first discoverer of gold In the State of
Nevada. Under the supervision Of the
Director of the Geologic Survey, history
of the Comstock discovery and mining de-
velopments on the east slope of Nevada is
being prepared. MIR. Orr, at present re-
siding at Duncan's Mills, Sonema county,
has in his possession the first gold nugget
known to have been found in Nevada, and
the inquiries of MIR. Lord have been in re-
laton to the circumstances OF its discovery,
and the possibility OF securing it from Mr..
Orr, by donation or purchase, for the col
lection of minerals in the National Museum,
at Washington. In conversation with Mr..
Orr, a day or two ago, he stated the facts
relating to the discovery. He started with
large train to come across the plains IN
lS49. Unusually severe weather was en-
countered, the roads were bad aud they
were compelled to spend the winter at
Salt Lake. He left for California on the
first wagon train from Salt Lake in the
spring of 1850, but the desert was not
crossed until the last Of May, because OF
high waters, and the fact that their road
had to be cut through the snow until the
Humboldt was reached. Or had a partner
named Nick Kelly, after whom Kelly's
Rayine is named, and in the company was
also one William Prouse, now living in
Nurb City, about forty miles southeast of
Salt Lake. Prouse had worked in mines
in this State, before gold was discovered
in Coloma, and was good prospector.
One early day in May, 1850, the train
stopped on the edge of what IS now known
as Gold Canyon, near the Carson River, to
let the animals feed ON some bunch grass
found growing amongst the sage brush.
Prouse at noontime took milk pan, and
going down to the gulch, began washing
dirt, in few minutes getting color to the
value of few cents Orr then named the
place Gold Canyon, which name it still re-
tains. Orr was keeping rude chart of
the country travelled over, taking bearings
only north and south, and estimating the
distances travelled every day. Gold Canyon
was marked on the chart, which was lost
by MIR. Orr in 1855, while returning East
to be married. The train soon after re-
sumed travel, going to the head of the
Carson Valley. There was met party of
seven, who had left the train at the sink of
the Humboldt, intending to go in advance
to California and select good locations for
the remainder of the party. They had
been unable to cross the country, and had
been lost in the snow in the mountains
four or five days, unable to find the divide
to Hangtown, and seeking Carson to recu-
perate. A stay in Carson for three weeks
followed, when Orr, Kelly and several
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".You have set your heart upon this,

| "' You have set your heart upon this,
he said.
Yes
Remember, then, that the gratitica-
ton of your wish depends upon me, and
that I have my moods as well as worse
| men,
ssItwas the Only time l heard him speak
| with energy, and the next moment he ap-
peared to be aware that his manner was
not in consonance with his character. He
relapsed into Incidence, the color came
| back to his face, and we rode more slowly.
It happened that we met Mauvaia riding
with his friends. He separated from them,
and cantered towards us.
"'W Well, Harold, he said.
"To my surprise, Harold began to
laugh, and hold his sides.
&c have seen her, Mauvain, he said,
continuing to laugh between the words,
and thank you for giving me two
charming companions.
"'Y You will 60, them
al will 60, having seen the child.
''.I am curious about her What is
she like p
"'L.ook in the hunchback's face, re-
Piled Harold, and behold her living i'm
age. Poor child But what else was to
be expected? And after all, it is none of
our business. Nature throws our sins at
our doors, and wise men make haste to
bury them. They rise from their graves
sometimes, but only towards are frightened
at them. The true philosophy of life is
the pursuit of pleasure. All to live in
land where it is always summer! Mauvain,
if die before you-and l believe l shall,
my heart is so weak-bury me in flowers !;
or, if you prefer it, burn me to ashes, and
plant rose-tree in my dust. When shall
we sail for the Silver Isle?'
"'I have vessel which can sail in
week
'e'The sooner the better. Dismount,
hunchback you can find your way back
to your hut afoot.
''He also dismounted and walked aside
with me.
'You have something to ask me, he
said.
why have you deceived Mauvain?'
"' Because l know him, ard because l
wish to serve the sweet maid you call your
child You should be content.
"' shall be if, after l have shaken the
dust of the old world from my feet, never
look upon your face, or the face of your
friend again.
That is as fate wills. l will not
promise, hunchback. Life is full OF sur
prises. Observe those leaves travelling with
the wind Which is the master, leaf or
air.
He left ME, and in week we were on
the sea. On the day of our departure
Harold handed me letter from Mauvain.
1t contained but few words-these;
81 know not what name you have given
your child. 1t will insure you hearty
welcome from tue inhabitants of the Silver
Isle if you call her by name which is
dear to them -Evangeline.
TO be contiaued)
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by correspondents will be given when accompanied
by the name and address OF The writer.l
CENSUS INTERNATIONALLY. A. L., Plains
burg, desires to know who are Census Mar
shals for California, and to whom he shall
apply for information regarding the census.
Ans,cer. Write to Henry G. Langley,
San Francisco, for detailed information re-
garding the census.
CooPER-In 1876 how many votes did
Cooper (Greenback) receive in Indiana for
President S.
Ans,uer.-He received 1888.
THE RULER. you tell me who is
President of the Republic of Switzerland !?
L. T.
AnSacer. B. Hammer, who took office
January l, 1879.
TIE PRICE, want to find out the price
of Thompson & Vests History of Sacra-
mento County Including postage if sent
by MALL j. r. II.
Petaluma, May 10th.
A,,s,0er.-The price is $40. 1t Will
weigh when mailed about four pounds and
half.
SCHOOL Lawn M: The following is
an answer to your question. 1t is Section
25 of the new school law See. 25. Sec
ton 1924 of the Political Code is amended
to read as follows Ii any Board of Trus-
tees or City Board of Education fail to
appoint Census Marshal at the proper
time, and through such failure the district
is omitted in the superintendent of school
moneys, the Trustees or members of the
City Board of Education are jointly and
severally personally liable to the district
for the full amount which the district
would have received but for such failure !;
and the amount may be recovered in an
action brought by any citizen of such dis
trict or city In the name of and for the
benefit of the district or city.
FISHERIES. sir; the ppduct of
American fisheries for the three months
ending September 81, 1879, alone amount
ed to 81, 500, 776 These figures are from
official sources.
SToER- PspR-Please inform me if the
stone-pipe for conducting water in under
ground drains for gardens, orchards, etc,
viii stand any pressure, and how much J;
who are the proprietors, and where To-
Gated? Please answer in the RECORD
UNION. STRAWBERRY VALLEY.
Anstoer will stand considerable
pressure, but it depends on its size aud
how made and placed. There are two fac
tories of it here, and one agency for a
third From them you can get all due in
formation. Address Miller Son, n.
Clark or FL. T. Holmes Il Co.
LAMP SHADE-Lydia can make an ex-
tempore or additional lamp shade in mo-
ment thus: Take hals-sheet of letter
paper, or any somewhat similar piece of
stifbsh paper; turn down about an inch
and a half of one side of it, and empha-
size the turn by scrape with thumb-nail
or paper-cutter. Then open the turned
strip part way and set the strip
under the front edge of the shade
of the lamp, between the shade and the
frame on which it rests. The rest of
the sheet is to stand up in front of the
shade. The hold of the bent paper will
keep the sheet against the glass shade, and
the paper agreeably modifesthe effect of the
light on the eyes, without keeping any of
it from the table.
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OUR LETTER-BOX.
CURIOUS AND STATISTICAL QUESTIONS
ASKED AND ANsVERED.
ITO be contiaued.)

Correspondents will write upon but one side OF the
sheet and make their questions as concise as
possible. Replies by contrj 5utors to questions
by correspondents will be given when accompanied
by the name and address of The writer.l
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FOR RRcoRDuNIoNJ
SET In A SILVER SEA
! ROMANCE BY B. L. FARJEoN


HOLLAND" q TIE BELLS
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HOLT & GRANT.

NUSIC FURNISHED FOR ALL OCCA- o.
Na sions. E. S. GRANT, No. 10l5 Sixth 81
street, between and X. n. S. HOLT, No. EM
1921 Fourth street, between J and K E-tA
apl7-istf
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man, who scarcely spoke above his breath,
was my equal.
al consent, replied.
g" Is there time this EVENING"
"'No; if your friend will meet me here
tomorrow morning will take him to see
my child
"'I will be here said Harold.
$50 it was arranged, and they left me,
and watched their forms fading in the
green twilight until they were lost to my
sight.
Before noon Harold presented himself
on horseback, his groom behind him, hold
ing the reins of a spare horse. he desired
me to mount, and we rode in silence to the
forest farm, where the woman brought
Evangeline out to meet me. In an instant
was off the horse, and the child was in
my arms. Receiving her caresses, and
caressing her, / did not for little while
pay attention TO Harold, and when, remem-
bering that the happiness of my life de-
pended upon MIN, / turned to where he
sat motionless in the saddle, / noticed
that his face.was white as death.
Are you satisfied ? l asked.
"' Perfectly, he replied. / want kiss
from the little maid
81 raised Evangeline to his hight, and
he took her in his arms and kissed her.
There is no time to lose, he then said
/ must return at once to Hauvain. Come,
let us ride fast
"We rode so fast that / could scarcely
keep up with him only once did he stop,
refining up SO suddenly that his horse reared
upon its launches,
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ADJUSTMENTS.
BRITISH PICNIC I

EAST PARK,
MONDAY. ......................M Af "a, 1880.
HHUECH & JONES' FULL BAND.-THE COM
u mttee have spared expense to make this
the Picnic of the Season The grounds are in
splendid condition Passengers will be carried Fres
from Twentieth street. Games Will be introduced
that have b en- played this coast, and the
Prizes are the most costly useful that have
been given in this city. They can be seen in the
window of the I X /, STORE. Programmes at the
same place. az Don't forget the day-Eext Monday
rn9n
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OYSTER MAoARoNI.-Boil macaroni In a
cloth to keep it straight. Put layer in
dish seasoned with butter, salt and pepper,
then layer of oysters; alternate until
the dish is full. Mix some grated bread
with a beaten egg, spread over the top, and
bake.
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SPINACH, FRENCH FASHION. the
spinach in the ordinary way, strain it per-
fectly dry, chop it up very finely put it
into saucepan with good piece of but
ter, enough white sugar to sweeten, and a
little cream or milk stir well on the fire
until it boils. and serve as a separate course.
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& propitious, the l. .. o T. Celebration Com
mittee beg leave to announce, that they deem it
advisable to change the locality a the Picnic We
are now pleased to announce that, through the
the beautiful Grove at Arcade on the Central Pacific
Railroad eight miles from the city, where the
Picnic will be held,
Thursday, May 27th, 1850.
The grounds are in splendid condition, beautifully
located and an opportunity is offered to ali to have
one day of unalloyed enjoyment. Cars leave the
New Depot at A. and return at P N. Tickets,
81 Children, fir m to u years, 80 cents under 5,
free. Tickets issued for Comstock's Grove good on
this occasion. Parties driving TO- the grounds must
provide themselves with tickets, they will not be
admitted without them.
ED. NJ. MARTIN, President
W. B. DAVIES Secretary m20-St
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
The English Navy.

The completion of the Infexible, the Ajax, and the Agamemnon, which is promised during the present year, will make an important addition to the avail able strength of the British navy. The Infexible, the largest man-of-war afoat, is vessel of II, 4O6 tons displacement j; while the Dandolo and Duilio, her rivals in the Italian navy, are only of 10,57O tons. The armament of the Infexible, consisting of four 80-ton guns, is, it is true, inferior to that of the Italian ships, each of which carries four 1O0-ton guns 1; but, on the other hand, there can be no doubt that the English vessel is of greater strength than the Italian men-of- war. The Ajax and the Agamemnon are sister ships, each of 8, 492 tons, so that by the completion of the three vessels 27, ,554 tons of ironclad shipping will be added to the immediately available strength of the navy. The Ajax and Agamemnon carry only four 3S-ton guns, but as these weapons throw a projectile weighing 700 pounds with sufficient velocity to penetrate 14-inch armor, the vessels must be regarded as ofensively of con- siderable power, while they possess great defensive strength.
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
The Story of Two Children.

As M. Cabiot was fishing in the Seine near Suresnes, he noticed boat floating down the stream without any one ap- parently on board to guide it's move ments. On proceeding to it in his punt he found it was tenanted by couple of young children, 8 girl and boy, aged about fifteen months and two and @ half years respectively, who were sleeping peacefully in two cradles covered over with a piece of sail cloth Both were carefully wrapped up, but their clothing bore no marks by which they could be identified. Attached to one of the cradles was paper bearing the following words written in pencil: "I have abandoned you because am unable to support you,
 and as cannot live with out you, I am about to drown myself to rejoin your dead father. May somebody save and take care of you" The two children have been sent to the Hospice des En- fants Assistes, where several offers to adopt them have already been received.
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
A Fishing Experience.

Sharks infest the New Jersey fishing banks. Last Thursday David Living ston, fisherman, was standing in the stern of his boat, pulling up bluefsh which he had just hooked. As the struggling fish came near the surface he saw huge blue shark following swiftly in the wake, and before he could change his position the monster struck the boat with such force as to throw him some distance into the water. He was imme- diately rescued by another fisherman, and upon returning to his own boat found the upper jaw of the shark protruding through 8 ragged opening in the bottom of the boat, while the teeth of the lower jaw were fixed in the keel The shark was evidently unable to extricate itself, and was flashing the water into foam in its endeavors to escape Finally it succeeded and dis appeared, while the boat rapidly filled with water. However, by stuffng the aperture with their coats and tarpaulins, the fishermen managed to tow it safely ashore.
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
The Utilization of Genesee Falls.

The plan to furnish Rochester, N. Y., with power for manufacturing and for running street cars through the utiliza- ton of the falls of the Genesee in con- pressing air, was described some weeks ago. All the power of the lower falls, save what is needed to run two wheels for factories already in operation, has been purchased by the inventor of the system, and promising beginning has been made. According to the Rochester
 Union, large gang of men are at work building the crib just below the falls on the east side of the river in cove which seems to have been made by nature for this purpose. This foundation is 100 feet long by 75 feet wide, and will have an average depth of 13 feet. It is being constructed of solid logs of oak timber bolted together, and the centre will be filled with stone. On the top of the crib will be erected the derrick, 125 feet high, and the water will ponr into it from the top of the falls through the bulkhead at one end of the dam. The stand pipes will run from the top of the derrick to the cylinders on the crib, which will be in the neighborhood of 500 feet long. The whole machinery will be roofed in. The difficulty in get ting the materials to the place, they all having to be lowered over the falls, makes the work of construction some- what slow. It is expected, however, that the first application of the system to the propulsion of street ears will be possible in September next. --..
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
A Revengeful Camel.

We find this Eastern story illustrating the cameps malignity and passion-not- withstanding his patience and good ser vice when well treated:
 On op5 occasion @ camel-driver had insulted the animal in his charge. The driver, from the expression of it's eye, saw that there was mischief in it, and kept sharp watch for some days
 One night before he retired to rest, he left his cloak spread over the wooden saddle of the camel outside the tent. During the night the camel approached the cloak, and, believing that its master was fast asleep under it, lay down and rolled itself backW ards and forwards over the cloak the saddle broke under its weight, and the animal was evidently much pleased at what it thought was the cracking and breaking of its masters bones.
 After time it rose, and looking witt contentment on the havoc it had caused retired from the spot. Next morning the driver, who had heard all that the camel had done, presented himself to the animal. The disappointed camel was 1T such rage on seeing its master safe ane well that 1t died.
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
The Canadian Bride.

Canadian law requires the previous announcement in church of every mar riage, or license from a county clerk, and the latter procedure costs about $7. The consequence is that numerous couples cross into the United States to be united. Detroit clergymen and jus tices do great deal of this business. The Herold of that city says that half 8 dollar was the fee formerly. but now $s2 is usually demanded. The following is reported conversation after knot had been tied. 'Now, $2, if you please, D remarked the justice, urbanely, to the bridegroom. 'sI have no money" said that individual, turning to his love ; "you pay the gentleman. The lady turned upon him with fire in her eye. "Pay him yourself No money, did you say? You've got plenty of money, and I know it.. "Come, now, Sally, stop that nonsense, and don't be givin' the gentleman so much trouble after he's done so much for ye; give him the $2. , 6 For me, is it ? guess it's for you, too, and you'll pay him if he's paid at all D But the groom continued to insist that he was penniless, until finally the bride reached away down into the folds of her voluminous dress and produced the $2
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
short, there was nothing fit to eat on the

short, there was nothing fit to eat on the table.
 This Major Hunter angrily remarked.
 '.I dare say," said his wife, placidly. 1T am not very good cook.'
 With his appetite only half-satisfed, Major Hunter was obliged to rise from the table.
 The next morning, breakfast was de- layed an hour, and when it was ready, scarcely eatable. Major Hunter was quite out of humor but in reply to his indignant remonstrances, his wife coolly remarked, "You know, MT. Hunter, l warned you that l was a very poor cook"
 For three days MT. Hunter stood fire, but finding things deteriorated rather than improved, sent for Mrs. Hodges on the fourth.
 One point gained, Mrs. Hunter found it easier to maintain her rights when in- vaded in other quarters. She, perhaps, owed her success to the fact that she never trenched upon her husbands real prerogatives, but respected them as she claimed respect for her own. Major Hunter stands fair chance of being cured of his taste for domestic tyranny, through the independent stand taken by Mrs. Hunter Number Two.
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
American Beef in England.

A correspondent sends the following communication to the Manchester E1- oneiaer in the form of letter of in quiry Notwithstanding the large quan- titles of foreign beef, etc., weekly im- ported, shall be glad if any of your readers will inform me what becomes of it. When first introduced often saw it for sale in the shops, but now I can find nothing of the sort. The other day I found in an obscure shop, in somewhat obscure locality, few joints which were described by the vendor as American beef, but of which I had some doubt. In reply to my inquiry as to what became of it all, he coolly informed me that great quantities reached Manchester every week, but it was sold by the butchers as English beef, Upon ex- pressing my surprise at this announce ment, he coolly informed me that it was as good as English beef, and therefore why not sell it as such, and at the same price, I say nothing as regards quality,
 but I do think while the American beef does not cost the butchers more than one-half what the English beef does, surely they might be contented with less profits than they are evidently making. |"
Connecticut western news., 1880-06-30
A Cruel Practice.
HOW GEESE ARE RAISED IN STRAsBURG FOR
 THEIR LINERS.


 Tn Strasburg geese are devoted to strange uses. They are fattened solely | for their ivers which are made into pies for gourmands who are willing to pay for them. In order to get the liver large and fat the geese are placed ill iron cages, their heads sticking out in such 8 way as to make it's withdrawal impossi- ble and life wretched. To make misery complete bright fire is burning close by, keeping up 8 temperature in which three geese out of four perish, while the fourth succeeded, on the strength of | three or four enforced meals a day, to l develop miserable body and an enor- nous liver. ...t .-, ..
 In other cases the geese are purchased when about nine months old, and are placed in dark, damp cellar, where they are tied on stone tables with their backs down and their necks unsupported, while wings and feet are separated as far as possible. For about 8 week the unhappy creature struggles and screams against such inhuman fendishness j; then sets in a period of dull resignation, which lasts five or six weeks. They are fed once in two hours, or rather forced to digest, little dumplings of corn, buck wheat and chestnuts, and this process is repeated six times day. Finally the animals approach their natural end, and the great point is to kill them just be- fore. They are usually so far gone as to be unable to make any resistance i; they have no real meat, but their liver weighs about three pounds and consists chiefly of fat. The rest is sold for about ten cents The liver is then filled with about two ponnds and half of truff1es and placed on ice for about week. Then it is cut up in slices and placed al ternately with the most delicate of fine ly chopped meats in tin boxes or earth ern pots, covered with pure and tasteless fat and stewed for about five hours. The article is now ready for the market of five continents, and the rule is to like it. The last prevention of cruelty off cer who made his appearance in Stras- burg was denounced as socialist and barely escaped with his life.