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Year: 1861

NEARLY FIRE.-About o'clock on Wednes-
day morning the China house next above the
Main and Center street alley was discovered to
be on fire, by Watchman Ward. The celestial
residents in the neighborhood raised terrible
alarm, but never for moment attempted to
check it. Mr. Ward was first on the spot, and by
tearing down the lining, and removing bed
which was on fire, succeeded in staying the flames,
in which he burned his hands severely. 1t was
house of prostitution. and the suppostion is that
a dress hanging near the bed had taken fire from
a lighted candle.


1t is sometimes argued that the Chinese use as
great care to guard against fire as other citizens.
The assertion is very absurd one, and one We
are not ready to believe. A majority of the Chi
nese residents on the main street of our town are
either prostitute females or their masters Gen
orally, scanty wardrobe is all they possess; and
in time of fire they gather it up and run to a Sc
cure place. They care not much whether the
house burns or not. Property holders and citi-
zens generally, who are worthy the name feel an
interest in the welfare of the place. and use every
effort TO check confagrati0n. Not so with the
Chinese, in single instance, that we know Of.
We insist that they are nuisance which ought
not to be tolerated in the very heart of town.
Several times within year past the town has
barely escaped destruction, and in nearly every
instance through the vigilance and energy of
Watchman Ward. If the Chinese are to be
allowed to live in the very center of the place,
some measure should be adopted to prevent cti-
zens from suffering through their carelcssness.
To this end Mr.. Ward says he shall hereafter
require the residents of each China house on his
beat to keep extra pals, which at night shall be
constantly filed with water, for emergency. 1t
is timely precaution, and one for which he de-
Year: 1861

T SHALL be in San Juan from Monday morn
ing till Friday morning of each week, and at
Camptonville and vicinity the remainder of the
time, until the first of June. expect to be alb
sent part of the summer. Those wishing my
services will do well to call Immediately. They
can be waited upon at their dwellings by leaving
their orders at my Office. L. CROSSETT.


myll I'm
Year: 1861

ACCIDENT TO A VALUABLE HoRsE.-On Mon
day last young Allison was driving span of
fine horses attached to buggy, both the proper
ty of Mr.. Shutz, and happened to pass over an
old mining shaft at Kate Hayes Flat, which was
covered over with brush and gravel and present
ed the appearance of having a solid foundation,
but which gave way under the weight of one of
the horses, causing him to break loose from the
harness and be precipitated to the bottom, by
which accident he was killed. Mr.. Shutz valued
the animal at thousand dollars. This is an
other evidence of the necessity for some general
law requiring this class of abandoned mining
claims to be filed in.
Year: 1861

For THE UNION ONLY.-The citizens of
Sweetland wish it to be distinctly understood
that their Union Club is formed without the
slightest reference to old party lines or predilec-
tions. If any one party numbers more members
in it than another, the circumstance is merely
the result of chance, or more properly, perhaps,
because that element happens to be numerically,
the strongest in that neighborhood Men of all
parties invited to join, and leave their preju-
dices behind them as they enter the Club hall
door. This is the spirit upon which the Club is
based, and those who belong to it are determined
to prevent it from being contaminated by any of
the old and exploded party issues.
Year: 1861

fE- The Ladies of San Juan and the surrounding
country respectfully invited to CALL and patronize
their Home Dry Goods Store resting assured that the
quality and prices of the articles sold shall give entire
satisfaction. apr27
Year: 1861

Coon By, OLD BRIDGE.-Our old familiar
trap, the Pine street bridge, by the assistance of
4 humane crow-bar, went down with a clash on
Friday last, leaving void of some seventy feet
which, we fear, the city will never fill. By this
operation a great gulf lies between Piety Hill
and the city almost as impossible as that sup
posed to intervene between Dives and the rich
man in the parable. Practical secession is in
augurated among the benign residents of Piety
Hill, and whenever tax -gatherer shall feel it
incumbent upon him to pay that part of the
city visit, it will be an unlucky day for him,
VIC have faith to believe. The secessionists on
the south side of Deer Creek construc the smoke
at the Nevada Foundry as an insult to them and
if persisted in a sufficient cause for hostiities
Our ultimatum is the surrender of the foundry
and the Baptist church into the hands of the
secessionists, recognition of our right to the
possession of the entire court house and county
hospital, and to be allowed to do rs we please
without lot hindrancs. If we can't be al
lowed our demands, and if we can't whip the
larger part of the city, well make mouths at it
any how.
Year: 1861

AT regular meeting of Union Lodge, No. 4.
1. 0. of G. T. held in Nevada, March LIST, 1861
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted.


Resolred That it is with feelings of deep
sorrow that we are called upon TO record the
death of our esteemed and worthy brother, Abi-
ram B. Bell. By dispensation of an all wise
providence, he has been removed from our
midst; he has fallen in the vigor of manhood,
and in the midst of career of usefulness. In
losing his aid and cooperation in our good
work, we have lost faithful fellow laborer, in
behalf of the cause Of temperance.


Rcsolred, While we deeply regret that our
brothers connection with our earthly Lodge is
severed, that its circle will know him no more,
vet we rejoice to know, that when death came
upon him, it found him true and faithful
Good Templar, and trust that such, he
has taken his seat in the Great Grand Lodge
above, where sorrow is rever known, and where
love and harmony shall reign forever.


Resolued, That deeply sympathise with
the relatives and friends of our deceased broth
CT, in the great loss which they have sustained.


Resolrcd. That as a token of our respect and
esteem for our deceased brother. that each mem
Der of the Lodge wear the usual badge OF
mourning for twenty days, and that the charter
of the Lodge be draped in mourning.


Resolved. That these resolutions be published
in the Pledge and NEVADA JOURNAL, and that
of the deceased.


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Year: 1861

TREES WAsTED.-Years heretofore loads of
trees and shrubbery were brought annually to
this vicinity for sac. Never was there a greater
demand than present, and scarcely tree or
shrub is to be had. A few loads would sell well
now
Year: 1861

SoU1H CAROLINA pretends that the Federal
Government made war on her. Certainly South
Carolina fired the first gun and tho first seven
teen guns and all the guns that have been fired.
-Louisriie Journal
Year: 1861

FoRwARDING.-Wc had the pleasure of meet
ing in our streets few days since. that old and
esteemed citizen of Nevada, Col White, whose
Pering in the forwarding business at Sacramen-
10. The Colonel is on tour through the mines
extending the business of his house We re-
commend Col. White as a number one forward
ing agent.
Year: 1861

STARTLING SrATEMESTS.-In his argument
before the jury in the Hargain murder case,
in the Fourth District Court, on Friday, says
the S. f. Mirror, District Attorney Brown, after
Logging the jury to consider the terrible consc-
quence that might ensue if the accused was not
convicted, stated that " there are in this city
three thousand women who gain living wholly
or in part by prostitution ~ " Each one of
these said he. has some relative whom they
have disgraced by their conduct--so that if the
accused is acquitted license is at once given for
three thousand murders this very night! y
Year: 1861

If Joe Lane is SO much displeased with
The U. S. Government, ard so anxious to
destroy it, why does he not take his sons
from the naval and military schools, where
they are being educated at the expense OF
the Government And why don't he re-
sign and refuse to receive his salary p
Oregon Statesman,
Year: 1861

Mrs. Jane Swisshelm details the grievances
of her married life in letter to the New York
Tribune. She says that her husband was so
mean that she had to wear one bonnet seven
years.-Lou Courier.


We should be very sorry to believe this. We
really hope Jane did not have to go so long
without shifting.-Lou. Journal.
Year: 1861

NAPA QUIcKsILvER.-The Napa Reporter
states that the second quantity of quicksilver
retorted from the new mines in Pine mountain,
was brought to market lately. Several compa-
nies, numbering in all between two and three
hundred men, are running tInn Is in Pine
mountain. The whole region there contains
cirnabar, and the Reporter has little doubt but


that within five years the quicksilver crop will
exceed in value the grain crop of Napa county.
Year: 1861

A PATRIOTIC CARpEsTER.-A citizen of
Grass Valley, who is a northern man, but
who favors secession, having occasion to
make some repairs about his house, called in
a carpenter, who is notoriously strong on
the Union, to have the job done. The car
penter worked half day, tearing out sever
al partitions, when they got to talking about
the state of the country. The sentiments
expressed by the secessionist astonished the
carpenter, who found it strange that north
ern man should entertain such opinions, and
he asked him if he really meant what he
said. On being answered in the affirmative,
he gathered his tools and departed, saying
he could stand southern secessionist, but
would have nothing to do with nJfshetn'
one.-Transcript.
Year: 1861

Every few days we hear of a loss sustain
ed by the removal or sudden disappearance OF
some subscriber in arrears from five to ten dol
lars to this paper. We have borne this state OF
things uncomplainingly until the tax is found to
be nearly equal to the expense of publication.
We can stand it no longer. If there are those
who subscribe for papers with the intention OF
never paying for them, the public should know
who they are; and in order to afford them that
information, we are preparing list of those
who, having been first duly notified of their de-
linquency, have failed to respond to the just de-
mand made upon them, which we shall publish,
that others may take warning of their practice.


We commence by stating that the "Healds-
burgh University has swindled this office out OF
fifteen dollars, for advertising done in 1859.


QTPostmasters will observe, that when they
fail to give notice of the failure of subscriber
to call for his paper-as the law of Congress re-
ouires-we shall hold them legally responsible
for the amount of the claim. We have ten
dollar charge of this kind against the postmaster
at Nevada,
Year: 1861

MILITARY COMPANY. The young men of
North San Juan are raising a volunteer mil
itary company. The list of those who have
already joined, contains between forty-fye
and fifty names. Certain conditions have
to be complied WITH which are set forth in
the 18th section of the Military Act passed
by the last Legislature, which reads as fol-
lows


Whenever a sufficient number Of persons,
by the provisions of this Act, citizens of any
county of this State, subject to military duty,
shall subscribe to call for the organization
of volunteer company, the County Judge
of said county, upon due application of the
persons who have subscribed as above, shall
appoint some suitable person resident of the
county to open book, in which be shall
enter the names of the persons SO volun-
teering, and shall fix time and place of
meeting for the purpose of organization, by
giving ten days notice thereof by publi-
cation in some newspaper, or by posting
notices in at least three public places in the
county.


Measures have been taken to conform to
the above requirements, after which the
organization will be completed. N. c. Miller,
ESQ.,, late Assemblyman from this portion of
Nevada county, will probably be chosen
captain of the company.
Year: 1861

MINING EssAYs.-Our miners-those who
have been engaged for a number of years in the
hydraulic process-ought certainly by this time
to have gained knowledge which, if published
to the world would aid others in facilitating
their labors, and perhaps lead to still greater
discoveries in that peculiar branch of gold wash
ing. For instance, the use and results of the
blast the kind of ground where it is applied with
the best effect; the economy it in labor !;
the dangers attending it, etc. Then, the best
modes of tunneling; what kind of drill could be
used to best advantage; the indications of
mephitic air, and the average amount of labor
performed in given time by certain modes of
working. Next, the modes adopted with great
est success for saving gold. These and many
other subjects, which make up the daily expert
ence of miners life, would all be interesting,
if treated upon through the columns of the
press; and we therefore invite our mining friends
to give the public the benefit of their observations
in the manner proposed. Mutual advantages
would be the result.
Year: 1861

CACTUS BURcH.-This gentleman has recov
cred from his fright, occasioned by the publica-
ton of his celebrated Pacific Republic letter,
and the furiously indignant reception given to it
all over the State. Under certain contingencies
he still favors the Cesarean-M -McDuff operation of
carving California from the womb of the Union
into a distinct nation. An extract from speech
which he made couple of weeks ago at Weav-
erville, is thus reported by the Trinity Journal


''He reviewed his Congressional career; de-
Tended his famous Cactus letter, and was very
denunciatory of the press of this State for the
misconstructions which had been placed upon it.
He said the letter was private one, addressed
to a friend, not even limiting at secession; that
in that letter he expressed his warm attachment
to the Union; yet the California papers had
called him secessionist, favorer of Pacific
Republic, etc. Before the conclusion of the
speech, he clearly and distinctly announced him.
self in favor of a Pacific Republic, in the event
of the separation of the Southern from the North
ern States
Year: 1861

A Maine Brigade of the grand National
Army passed through the city yesterday for
the Capital It was fine body OF men, with
muscle toughened in the hardy avocations Of
this grand State; with calm resoluteness in
their looks; with fire in theireye, and stout.
ness in their build. They are an honor to
their State; and they win do her honor, as
under the inspiration Of the Gag Of their
country, they fight for the Constitution and
the Union. Their reception was an ovation
Nothing has been seen like ii here for years
and the grand scene from Haymarkst square


where streets and surrounding buildings
swarmed with human laces-tbrough State
street, which was packed with adm iring and
applauding mssses-azd 50 on through the
city, was more like Lafayette reception day
than anything perhaps we have had. But
the Maine boys, chips Of the old blocks, got
no bigger God-speed than they deserved
There's no sort Of use in saying such msde
up men won't 6ght. They wont run l-BOs-
ton Post.
Year: 1861

Chisf Justice Taney has exerted himself in
behalf of the rebels who are in arms against
the Government by reading lecture upon
the course Of the federal military officers in
the case of Merriman Of Baltimore. The ante
deluvian had better keep quiet.
Year: 1861

The Washington Star has this Incident
''The other day some of Col. Ellsworth's Fire
zonaVes, on taking stroll through the
country, some distance from their camp, into
Prince Georges county, came across farmer
who was busily engaged in planting corn,
and as be expressed some concern that be
should not be able to get the crop into the
ground in season, thsy determined to help
him out; so, pulling OF their jackets, they
pitched in with hearty good will, and did the
job up in short order. They then marched
back to camp, as tickled as a cat with two
tllls."
Year: 1861

We arc frequently asked if we arc
in favor of u reconstruction of the
Union, if such a thing were possible
on u fair basis. Candor compcls us
to say that we arc--but it is only
by the admission of the other States
into our new contcderacv, and with
q distinct understanding that the
New En- land States be taken OH
probation and after the amplest re-
pentancc IS. 4. Herald:
Year: 1861

L. PL UMBER AND GAS FILTER,


Has removed to the corner of Twelfth and SITS
He is prepared to introduce Water and Gas upon
the most favorable terms, and guarantees entire
satisfaction


He has on hand a lot of COOKING and other
STOVES, which he will sell less than cost as he
wishes TO get rid of them. mol
Year: 1861

1t is TO be regretted that those who, By their
unwise political action, have brought the country
to the verge of dissolution and ruin, should now
seek to carry the controversy into the army; that,
becoming alarmed at the monster they nave ere
ated and which threatens 70 crush them under the
ruins of the falling Union, they seek to escape
the consequences ofther acts by calling upon the
army to depart from its line of duty far to
enter the arena of discussion, Notwithstanding
that, BY so doing, they greatly impair the eff
cheney of this arm of the public service The
scheme however, has so far succeeded as To in
duce Gen. Wool TO write several letters for publ
cation, and every word that falls falls from Gen.
SCOTS lips in relation to the present critical state
of affairs is telegraphed throughout the country
and speedily circulated, producing no other effect
than firing the passions of those with whose views
they may conflict. But while we have all this
advice and counsel in relation to current events,
the opinions of the Commander fthe Department
of the West, as to the true line of duty OF the
army is such a state of affairs as that which now
exists, are of no slight importance to the people,
and coming as they do from the friend and coun-
selor of jackson, they possess additional interest
The following may be taken as the views OF Gen.
Haney on the above point:


With the bloodless conflicts of States and sec
tions the officers of the army have no part; their
oath of allegiance, the education they receive at
West Point at the hands of the common Confed-
eracy and the jealousy with which they are
taught to guard the national honor, all forbid IL.
To request letters from officers of the army Civ
ing their views on questions agitating the public
mind or threatening the public peace, is not only
unjust but unwise, and to comply with such re
quests is not only no part of the duty of an Off
Ger of the army, but direct departure from his
line of duty. When the laws are administered
irrespective of the requirements of the Consttu-
ton then the officers of the army will be called
upon TO express am opinion.


| An attempt of States TO induce officers of the
army to abandon the service of their country, by
appeals TO their love for their native States, can
not be too strongly condemned. The lives and
services of officers of the army are dedicated 10
their common country. They to regard no
States and no geographical lines but the bounda-
ries of the Union the honor and protection Of the
national emblem is confided TO their keeping, and


it is for them TO guard it with jealous care
| The army has more than once shown its deyo-
ton to the Union, and the same spirit still ami
mates it, but when the rights Of States are tram
pied upon, when fanaticism takes the place of
law, when constitutional eOmpacts are violated
and the Constitution itself disregarded, then, and
not till then, will they abandon it into the bands
of those who seek to destroy it.-N Louis Re
publican
Year: 1861

The Washington correspondent OF the New
York Herald of the Sd says:


The feature of the Capitol to-day was the
speech of Judge Douglas, who followed Senator
Baker, of Oregon The Little Giant" was
never in better voice, health or spirits, and his
speech was almost Websterian in its power, logic
and eloquence. The Republicans do not like it,
because he laid the present troubles at the doors
of the politicians Of their party; and the seces
sionists do not speak favorably of il, because he
denied the right of secession; but the great mass
of the middle men, The center and heart and main
dependence of the country in the hour of danger,
applaud it as one of the greatest speeches de
livered in the Senate since the days of Henry Clay
The galleries were again crowded to suffocation,
although the weather was stormy and disagreeable
Year: 1861

MILITARY MovENESTs.-The military ball
appears to be rolling in all directions. Near
ly all Of the towns about Cleveland have
raised, or are raising companies, and we
hope that the result will be to place the
militia foros of the State upon better foot
ing than heretofore. A call was issued by
some of the prominent men Of Painesville
for meeting on last night, Of those desirOus
Of taking part in regular organization. A
large and enthusiastic meeting was held
also at II yris, on Monday evening last, to
take measures to enroll and equip an eff
cient body Of men for any service thai may
be necessary.
Year: 1861

us all on the last day. Oh, that my head
were waters. and mine eyes fountain of
tears, that might weep day and night
for my church and my country! Shall
! live to see this beautiful structure which
my father assisted to raise with his blood,
scattered to the winds? pray you, ye
men of strife and contention, stop--hands
Off | repeat, undo as far as you can, the
mischief you have already done As long
as live will pray for the peace of Je-
russlem and the union of these United
States. o, God the Lord of hosts arise
and save the heritage, for vain is the hope
of man.


The Conference has white member
ship of ten thousand two hundred and
twenty-five, and an increase on last year
of eleven hundred and seven---about ten
per cent.--and colored membership of
seven thousand two hundred and eighty
nine, an increase of seven hundred and
fifty-fve--about the same per cent. The
widows and orphans and superannuates
were paid their full disciplinary allow
ance. ii. BANGS.
Year: 1861

STILL ANOTHER. company of vol
unteers has been raised in trinity county,
and will reach here to-day or tomorrow for
Auburn via Sacramento, to join Col Judah's
regiment We learn that they are a fine
body of men. Three cheers for Trinity
Red Bluff Beacon of Thursday.
Year: 1861

A LADY much given to gadding, was sud-
denly taken i'll at home one day. and sent her
husband in great haste for physician. The
obedient soul ran all the way but then re-
turned to put the important query-"My
dear, where shall find you when [ return
from the doctors? p
Year: 1861

It seems that the love Of liberty and
of country had not really died out Of
the hearts of the people. The first
breath of the storm which threatens to
sweep the nation has revived it, and it
burns with as pure and bright flame
as in the days of the Old Revolution.


Stories Of individual heroism and sac
rifce are on every tongue and people
celebrate all the incidents Of volunteer
ing with generous applause.


A young gentleman Of this city, who,
as the only son Of a widow, was exempt
from military duty, felt called upon to
make the freoman's great sacrifice for
country and resolved to volunteer. lie
spoke of his determination to his moth
cr and sisters; who nobly decided that
he was right aud yesterday morning he
left with the troops for Washington
Ills company are to be armed at some
point on the route to the Federal Capi.
tal and we're allowed to carry only their
rcvolvers with them This brave sol
dier had no bullets for his pistol but
while he was on duty at Camp Jackson
his sister spent Thursday afternoon il
casting a full supply Of bullets; so that
he went off we'll provided State Jour
nal.