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Year: 1859

mon sense. and know hat there Is nothing in this
petition that there would Le nothing In it's refer
ence to a special committee nothing in the wise,
udicious action of this body on the report of that
committee, whatever that action nigh be. calculat-
cd 70 disturb the tranquility OF any person in the
diocese excepting the slave traders, TO whose vii.
anres these petitioners Object and that class Of
men deemed respectable, or otherwise, who lend
them their sympathies, who share in secret their
accorsed pro6ts, and who are seeking to legalize
the traffic.


That is the only class in our diocese whose tram
guilty need be disturbed by reference of this pc
titioo, and who doubtless approve warmly and
heartily n refusal to refer it,


IhOpe the convention will not misunderstand
the question. 1t is not whother tho convention
outbt to take any steps or not in regard to the
actual prevention Of the slave trade from our dio-
cese, as certified by these petitioners; that is for
the committee to report upon. The only question
here is, Shall the petition be referred quietly,
without debate, without agitation-shall the
Church in calm Consciousness of strength, treat
this subject with cOmpOscre, and deliberately nsk
what is her duty; or shall she shrink from ii in



them in nn exhibition of weakness, cowardice and
folly'


If tho Crhventon determines to shrk the mat
ter dare say it may be all for the best for one,
shah wait patiently for the reversal Of its decsion
as | did for the admissiun Of the Churh OF
st. Phillips. when, after elever years this Con-
vention placed the seal Of its approval upon what
for ten years it had Stunned rs fanaticism.


Bot believing, as do. that the rejection Of this
petition will inevitably arouse agitation, and TINT
year BY year y II will be called upon in tones moro
and more imperative, to confront the question of
the slave trade. uriShing under the very shadow
Of old Trinity, and going forth to deso!ute Africa
and'ronew the horrors Of the middle passage,
ask the Convention to remember as the laity and
the public viii remember, that it was not these
petitioners, but their OF ponents in this body who
inaugurated the storm, and who now propose to
cow the wind with moral certainty that they will
reap the whirlwind.


The report OF the Tribune says:


'.The petition Of Mr.. jays created quite sens
alton 10 the Convention. and was received with Il
sound Of suppressed laughter and slight at
tempt at Kissing. When the question came to a
vote, the resolution was rejected by very decided
majority, and only the sacredhess of the place
KEEP, tae applause from breaking forth at this re.
sut"
Year: 1859

ME BEG LEAVE to inform our friends and
w the public in general, that having made
large additions to our already extensive Stock, we
are now prepared to furnish them with all articles
connected with the Wood and Willow Ware Line,
at prices to defy competition.


In addition, we also keep full and complete
assortment of rope, oordage and twines, consisting
of MANILA, hemp and cotton rope linen and cotton,
sail twine machine twine, wrapping twine, etc.


Traders are respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime our Stock before purchasing elsewhere, as
they will find Larger assortment to select from
and at prices than any other House in the city


JuneIS-3m
Year: 1859

NIAGARA FALLs.-The path which
led beneath Table Rock to Terminal alton
Point, and which those who desire to 60
under the sheet of falling water travers-
ed in oil cloth suits, has fallen away, and
there is now no means of getting to the
point ifit exists. One can walk about a
yard under the cataract, but no further
foothold is afforded. Ere long, doubt
less now that the stratum of soft rock
below has fallen and been pounded to
clay, the upper mass will fall, and then
another step will lave been taken in the
slow and tedious course in which Mag
ara has eaten it's own back from Queens
town, and is to wear itself away some


where above Chippewa.
Year: 1859

Mrs. JOHN WooD. 1t is currently
reported that this excellent artistic is
about to visit Nevada with select CON-
pany. The report is exceedingly graft
flying, as great desire is manifested to
see her on our boards. We trust there
will be no disappointment this time, and
are assured there will not, as the propo-
sition to appear comes from the lady
herself She will probably visit Nevada
at an early day.
Year: 1859

~ Powers bronze statue of Web
s:er is thus described: 1t is a noble fig
ure of more than life size, representing
Webster as standing erect. his left hand
resting on his fasces, while his right
holds across his breast roll of manu-
script. The costume is modern through
out and the dress coat is bnttoned over
the chest. The statue was cast in one
piece. 1t is said that the head fails to
inspire the beholder with that look of
intellect which was the distinguishing
characteristic of Wcbstcr's physiogno-
my.
Year: 1859

Phil. MooRE.-This gentleman is
beaten for Speaker. He is in bad luck
and perhaps the State also. If the sue
cessful gentleman is better qualified for
the Speakership than Phil. we haven't
the shadow of regret at the result, tho
county pride could induce US to wish
Nevada had produced a man for the AS
sembiy superior in every respect to the
lucky fellow from Placer. Stratton may
be the most accomplished Speaker in
the world for aught We. know. His
friends claim for him sterling qualities.
1t is to be hoped he has them, for the
sake oflegislation. His opening address
is not bad. In fact we don't recoilect,
just at this moment, the Introductory OF
one of his predecessors that sounded
poorly. From which circumstance We
conclude the salutatory of Speaker is
no indication of what he will do, and re-
ally amounts to very insignificant sum.
The proof of the man is to be seen in the
con.truction of his committees, his
promptness and impartiality. What
sort of man occupies the Speakers
chair will be learned by experience
the dear teacher ofthe State.
Year: 1859

LEGlsLATIvE.-Nothing was done in
the Legislature up to Tuesday night but
to elect permanent officers, and com
mence the annual squabble over chap
lain. The Governors Message was
probably delivered yesterday. The
Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of
the House proceeded to read the same.
After mumbling over few lines, some
smart cuss OIL the floor of each house,
moved to suspend the further reading,
and print more copies than will be read.
in English, Spanish, German, French,
&c. AT about the same time each mem
Der will have lot of the printed copies
laid on his tablc-one of which we hope
to get day. Yesterday the President
of the Senate might be able to announce
his committees. One half the house
pver which he presides he is we'll ac-
quainted with-it holds over from las
year. The other half he can make him
self tolerably familiar with in three days
enough SO as to make judiciouS selec-
ton for committees.


The Assembly being comp posed of
eighty members, nearly all new men.
Mr.. Speaker Stratton is pretty good
judge of mankind if he makes their ac-
qua;ntance and arranges them commit
tee-wise by next. Monday. Standing
committees should be carefully made up.
Time ought to be taken to do the work
well. The Legislature may be expected
to get under way sometime next week.
AS the Senate is composed of men of
some experience in legislative bodies,
and as it is smaller and less unwieldy
than the Assembly, it will probably dcs
patch busin ess more rapidly. get ahead,
or its daily sessions will be brief. The
character of the present Legislature will
develop itself shortly.
Year: 1859

SERENADE.-Our office was gloriously
serenaded by the Nevada Brass Band
at an early hour on the morning of the
first. May no more discord enter the
ranks of that noble-souled band than
was perceptible in their music, and
NAV their lives be as harmonious as
were their sweetest strains, are the best
wishes we can conceive for them.
Year: 1859

The CoAsT SuRvEy.-A pamphlet is
in circulation having for its object the
adjustment of the present Coast Survey
system and imposing the duties on the
idle officers of the navy, after the man
ner of conducting the surveys of coasts
and harbors in Great Britain. The ap
preparations for the present coast survey
are large and subject to the control Of a
special board.
Year: 1859

Mountain Relief .Society.-Under this
name has been established at North San
Juan, we learn from the Press, mutual
aid institution having for its object the
relief of the sick and distressed of
its own members. The funds are
to be collected in admission fees and
monthly dues. Members are entitled to
protection, medical and surgical atten-
ton and all necessary supplies dming
sickness or suffering without any charge
whatever,


The idea of such a society is worthy
of the town in which il is conceived.
Year: 1859

CALIFORNIA REGISTER AND YEAR
Book OF FACTs.-We have received
from the Editor, Henry G.. Langley, a
copy of the above named work. AS a
book of reference we know of TO su-
perior to it for the use of California
editors. 1t is, in fact, Indispensable
In volume of 420 pages ;he compiler
has crowded mass of matter of the
most valuable character, embra cling the
complete statistical history of the
State, with her. many other interesting
relations. The work is wanted by
every business man. Those who would
keep themselves posted on the resour-
ces of the State can not do without it.
If any one has friend in the Atlantic
States whom he is anxious to induce to
become his neighbor the best argument
he can use is the California Register
Copies can be had at the counter Of
George w. Wclch, Pioneer Bookstore,
Main street.
Year: 1859

PLANT TREEs.-1mprore your Grounds
We observe, by looking over our cx-
changes, a general movement to culti-
vate the soil. In the valleys the re-
suits of planting have been of the most
fattering character inspiring the culti-
vator to persevere. In the mountains,
where few years ago barrenness seem
ed stamped upon nature, fertility has
been discovered by the experiments of
pioneer fruit raisers, and almost every
one who is the occupant of square
rood of ground begins to look about him
for some production Of the vegetable
kingdom to adorn and make useful the
spot he calls home. Four years ago how
bleak and dry and dreary were these
hills! They were as cheerless to the
eye as the sand dunes on some desolate
shore, and as arid and hard as the fin
ty surface of parts of Sahara. The idea
of flowers, and orchards and vincy ards
thriving upon such soil was pronounced
by most men preposterous. But at the
expense of ridicule few venturesome
spirits quietly thrust a stray root or two
in the ground few seeds were dropp-
ed here and there, and the results have
astonished the most hopeful.


= We see about us small but valuable
orchards and gardens began as an ex-
pertinent, and ending in success. Hope
has been inspired, and spirit of emu
lation is rife. 1t is well. 1t argurs well
for the future of this young State. The
green trees growing around our old an
cestral homes have but to be repro
duced here to detach in a measure our
affections from the scenes of youth and
fix them more tenderly where our hopes
should be conferred The great curse of
this country has been that we have all
felt we were strangers il a strange
land The idea Of home here has
been the fartlest from our thoughts.-
Happily as the comforts and luxuries of
life grow up around us, the ties to the
country where our lot is cast grow
stronger and stronger. 1t looks more
and more home-like as the verdure of
home land increases under our fostering
care.


It's duty we owe ourselves and the
rising generation to plant, water and
make glad the earth about us. "He
wEo would be saint in the Magian re-
ligion was obliged to plant useful trees,
convey water to the dry lands of Persia,
and to work out his salvation by pursu
ing the labors of agriculture" A wise
and benevolent maxim of the Zendaves-
ia is this : ''He who sows the ground
with care and diligence acquires great
er stock of religious merit than he could
gain by the repetition of ten thousand
prayers" Surely the religion of Zoroas-
ter inculcates no more humane precepts
and practices than are Incumbent upon
the present generation. Make little
oasis then about your dwelling and be
happy while you can.
Year: 1859

WHITE ASH LEAVES A CURE FOR RArrLEsNAKE BITE-We take the following from the Tennessee Quid Nunc. It would be well for all to preserve it, as well as to keep con stantly on hand a good supply of the white ash leaves "A little girl of this vicinity was cured ofa rattlesnake bite recently by the use gof a strodg decoction of white ash leaves, taken internally, and also applied to the wound. The de- coction was not used until the day after she was bitten. Had it been used immediately after receiving the bite. there would probably have been no swelling at all. There is a species of black snake (not poison- ous) which always fights the rattle snake when he meets him, and ale ways kills him. But in the encoun- ter he generally receives many wounds from the fangs of his poison ous antagonist. These he cures by chewing white ash leaves and applying his saliva, charged with their pulpy juice, as sort of lini- ment. The instinct of the reptile suggested the remedy to man.
Year: 1859

A GooD HusBAND.-When you see a young man modest and retir- ing in his manners, who cares less about dress than his moral charac- ter, depend upon it, ladies, he will make an excellent husband. fyou get the one who is kind and atten- tive to his mother, affectionate to his sister, industrious in his habits, and economical in his business, rest as- sured you have found one of whom you will never be ashamed. The ball room is no place to find a hus- band, the fashionable assembly is no place, it is in the retirement of home, the place ofbusinesa where you can study character and disposition; and where the best is not put on for eff feet or display. O
Year: 1859

Mitchell isa near relative of some Of those who
fell victims tohat terrible slaughter and bis safe
return with the children will be an occasion of
great Joy In the State Of Arkansas. from whence
tho parents Of these little survivors first took up
their march towards tho Pacific.
Year: 1859

have nothing to fear. In the Lodge room,
surrounded by the good of both sexes, all
united upon the single purpose of raising
the truth still higher over false and almost
fallen humanity, you will find associ-
ates who will take you by the hand and
lead you gently onward to a clearer con-
ception of your duties to yourself, your
fellows, and the world around you. And
those who are just commencing habit
which will soon end in premature disease.
blasted hopes, poverty, wretchedness, an
early grave, and dishonored memory,
now is the time of all others to LOOK UP
and above the dark mists which are gath
ering and rolling around with portenteous
fury and will soon whelm you in ruin
Be warned and enter the citadel of safety
ere the golden moments have passed
way.-GoOd Iemplars' Union Echo, LatO-
renee.
Year: 1859

1t is now quite evident that the ''Wayandott
Constitution has been adopted by the people of
Kansas, by very decided majority. The Con-
the session, with application for admission into
the Union. We trust she will be promptly ad-
mitted and left to take of herself as there's
prospect for quiet, so long the territorial Or
der of things is kept up.
Year: 1859

In another column viii be found the quarterly
statement of the Western Bank, and the Branch,
at this place. The Bank is in sound condition.
has been of great service to the community at
large, and made handsome profit for the stock
holers,
Year: 1859

The democratic papers speak very lightly Of
the opposition, but they don't mean it. The op-
cy, and are about as near united in principle, as
the democracy. In the last Gubernatorial race,
Year: 1859

N citizens the right to build Sidewalk"
The Trustees of the City of Nevada do Ordain follows:
The Property hoiers and citizens residing on
Sacramento Street shall have the right and they are
hereby required to construct Sidewalk or foot path
along the South side of Sacramento strcetto commence
at or near the house known Temperance Hail. and
ming thence along the said south side to the bridge where
said street crosses Gold Run to some intermediate
point said Sidewalk to made of plank and not to
ceed three feet in width and to be constructed in such
manner as not to interfere materially with the use OF said
street by wagons &c.


Provided that the construction of the same shall not
charge upon the City Treasury but shall be paid for
by the ctizenz having property situated on said street
each whom is hereby required to contribute to the
same sum proportoned to the number of feet his or
her inhabited lot, may front upon said street.


Passed January 26th, 1859.


J. H. HELM, Pres't. pro TEN.
J. A. LANCASTER. Clerk. pro tenn. 1S-3w
Year: 1859

IT is reported that Capt. Pope is closing up
his artesian well operations on the Staked
Plains of New Mexico, and that he has never
been able to raise water to within 18O feet of
the surface. His appara tus is offered for sale
at public auction. This IS the result of expert
ments conducted for FIVE years by the govern
ment, at great expense, and with the determi-
nation to make out of possible that the pro-
posed southern Pacific Railroad, on the 32d
parallel is feasible. 1t is now evident that a
road cannot be built on this route, and if we
are to have the road at all it must be upon
one of the northern routes
Year: 1859

An Ordinance providing for the licensing of Dogs. The


Trustees of the City of Nevada do ordan follows:


SEC. l. From and after the first day of July 1858,
shall not be lawful for the other persons hav
ing the charge of dogs to allow them to at large within
the corpoea limits of the town of Nevada except pro-
vded for in this Ordinance


SEC g. Every other person having the charge
of dogs shall pay for license for keeping each dog the
sum of five dollars por year, payable in advance at the
Marshals Office


SEC The Marshal shall provide for each person ap-
plying for license under this ordinance brass tag stamp
ed with consecutive number which tag shall be securely
fastened upon the neck of the dog for which the license
taken out He shall also furnish to the person taking out
the license receipt for the amount of money paid with
the date Of the license receipt for the amount of money
paid with the date of the license,


SEC L. 1t shall be the duty of tho Marshal and watch
men to kill and remove all dogs found running at large
the of which shall not have complied with the pro-
visions of this ordnance and all persons oostructng the
aforesaid officers in the performance of their duties under
this ordinance upon conviction, may be fined in any
not exceeding hundred dollars less than ton dollars
Or n default of payment by imprisonment not than
ten days in the city Jail.


Passed June 9th, 1858. II, II, FIAGG, President


A. II. HANSON, Clerk, 37-3t
Year: 1859




before c. S. RUGG, j. p.


The People of the State of California to HARRY CUSH
ENBERY: You are hereby summoned to appear and an
the complaint of DANIEL McGONIGAL filed against
you before the undersigned Justice of the Peace in said
township within ten days from the service of this writ if
served you in this county, within twenty days If serv
you in this District and out of this county, and
within forty days served you in the State and out of
this district in action commenced the 18th day of
January A. d. 1853 in said court for the recovery of
dollars alleged to be due said plaintiff for bal
due a certain mu lie sold to defendant by plaintiff
horse hire &C.. set forth in the original complaint to
said action file in my Office, and you hereby
notified that if you fail said complaint herein
directed plaintiff will take judgment against you therefor
(O@0 by default, together with all costs of suit.
I seal. Given under my hand and seal this 5th day
WI of February A. d. 1859.


C.S. RUGG, J. p.
Year: 1859

AN INSTANCE OF CANINE SAGAcrrr.-
A gentleman of property had mastiff of
great size, very watchful, and, altogether,
fine intelligent animal. Though often
let out to range about he was in general
chained up during the day in wooden
house; constructed for his comfort and
shelter. On certain day, when let out,
he was observed 10 attach himself particu-
larly TO his master; and when the servant
as usual, came to tie him up, be elung to
his masters feet-showed much anger
when they attempted to force him away,
and altogether was so particular in his
manner, that the gentleman desired him to
be left as he was, and with him he contin-
ued the whole day; and when night come
on, still be staid with him, and on going
towards his bedroom, the dog resolutely,
and for the first time in his life, went up
along with him, and rushing into the room
took refuge under the bed, from whence
neither blows and caresses could draw him.
in the middle of the night man burst in
to the room, dagger in hand, and attempt
ed to stab the sleeping gentleman; but the
dog darted at the robbers neck, fastened
his fangs on him, and so kept him down
that his master had time to call assistance
and secured the ruffian, who turned out to
be the coachman, and who afterwards con-
fessed, that seeing his master receive
large sum of money, he and the groom
conspired together 10 rob him-and they
plotted the whole thing leaning over the
roof of the dogs house.
Year: 1859

ton which be would call up tomorrow, for
the appointment of a committee to inquire
into the facts attending the late invasion
and seizure o. the army and arsenal at
Harper's Ferry by band of armed men, and
report whether the same was attended with
armed resistance to the authorities and
public force of the U. S., and the murder
of any citizens of Virginia or any troops
sent there to protect public property, and
whether such invasion was made under
color of any organization intended to sub
vert the government of any of the States
Of the Union, the character and extent of
such organization whether any citi-
Zen of the U. S. not pseseit were impli-
Gated therein, or accessory thereto by con-
tributions of money, arms, munitions, or
otherwise; the character and extent of the
military equipment in the hands, or under
control of said armed band; where, how
and when the same was obtained and
transported to thu place invaded; also to
report what legislation, if any is necessary,
by the Government for the future preser-
walton of the peace of the country and the
safety of public property. The committee
to have full power to send for persons and
papers.


Mr.. Trumbull, of Illinois, gave notice
that when the resolution come up he should
move to amend by extending the inquiry
to the seizure of the arsenal at Franklin,
Mo.


The customary resolutions were adopted
to inform the House of Representatives, and
the President that the Senate is ready for
business.


Mr.. Gwin gave notice of a Pacific Rail
road Bill.


Senate adjourned.