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Year: 1861

INJURED WHEAT AT THE WEsT.-From va
rious parts of the country we hear reports
concerning the wheat crop of many farmers
that are not at all encouraging. Everywhere
an immense crop of first rate wheat was
grown. The hopeful predictions of an un-
precedentedly rich harvest that were pub
iished early in the season, are not contra
dicted by the result. But a large number of
farmers have not the amount of wheat to


dispose of-nothing near the amount-that
they at one time hoped; and in cases where
they have the number of bushels that was
calculated on, it has been found to be sadly
deprecated in value. The straw grew so
rank as to make it impossible to put. it in
barns--even where barns are used-and 80 it


was stacked in the open fields. We are as
sured by persons who know about it, that
stacks Of wheat-heads are frequently TO be
| seen that are grown till they are as green as
the straw was in May Chicago Post. =
Year: 1861

The Lockland and Reading boys we're truly
proud of the attention shown to them, and
wished me, in their BEHALF to return their
unfeigned thanks to those ladies who were
so kind. The goods were received at a very
opportune moment, frost being on the ground
the following morning half an inch thick.


We hope soon TO know positively as to
whether we are to winter here; if so, we
can, by putting up log huts, make ourselves
pretty comfortable, provided We can get sup
plies TO keep body and soul together.


Respectfully, ALF. BURNETT.
Year: 1861

Several clerks at the Treasury Department
at Washington are engaged in search for
historical precedents on the question of the
right of the Governm ment to reopen particular
ports during the period of blockade of its
own coast. This Circumstance is regarded
here as an indication of the probable inteu-
tions of the Government in reference to the
South
Year: 1861

We the people the Confederate States each State
acting in sovereign and independent character,
order to form permanent federal government estab


sh justice, domestic tranquility and secure
the blessings of liberty TO ourselves and our posteri
ty-invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the
Confederate States of America.
Year: 1861

A "FoUGnr. Two cholcric old fellows
agreed to settle their hash at the corner of
to blows, They accordingly stripped of coats
and sailed in. The battle ground WAS covered
with carpet thrce inches thieh Tor thin( Of mud
like porridgo. During the combat both came
down repeatedly and were turned one by tho
other Blaze" regarding them in tho light
of public benefactors for wiping up the street 50
nicely in front of his saloon, expressed his high
appreciation Of their services and invited them
to drink when they got through their job
Constable Asher thought they had done enough
for the streets aud forbid tbcm doing further
service, when apparently they had but just ex-
cited their ambition for more.
Year: 1861

IN LMDo.-A half dozen children of the sun
and cousins of the moon, caught in regular
plug-muss at Grass Valley, were brought to town
Wednesday and lodged in Jail in default of the
payment of 81 each, as fine for disturbing the
peace They accepted the comforts of the pris-
on with a cool philosophy worthy of their great
teacher, Confucius.
Year: 1861

THE CAABRIASs.-Introduce to the Nevadals
by friend Bausman of the Hydraulic Press,
whose reputation as a judge of music stands un-
rivalled in this vicinity, the Cambrians under
such auspices came with a flourish of trumpets
before Nevada audience on Wednesday night.
The programme was entirely new, particularly
the Welsh song, and called forth any number Of
cheers for the Joneses. The house was good
one, indeed first rate one, for the fame of the
Joneses had preceded them several days.
Welsh music, if we are to believe English crit
les, is extraordinary. That heard at the Metro
politan on Wednesday night, was, VIC know, and
that was Welsh music without doubt, as we
never heard anything like it before nor do We
mean to experience the like again. 1t is too
captivating altogether, produces too many yeils
of delight from the crowd, makes the ladies
look about earnestly for friends for company in
their enjoyment, and SO completely surfeits an
audience that the next troupe of minstrels, even
the English Opera Troupe, will be pronounced
bore and sell in advance of a performance.
As a proprietor of stock in a theatre, had we
known the wonderful gifts of the .Cambrians
before they came, we should have stipulated for
them to have come just after We had disposed of
it, and as citizen of Nevada we regret that
the enhancing minstrels had not staid. away
till every other troupe had played before them.


We are sorry and disappointed. The audience
generally, however, do not sympathze with us
in an extraordinary degree. They like good
thing In season or out of season. Their only
regret is that the song of "Threc Blind Mice"
was omitted Otherwise the entertainment is
regarded complete.
Year: 1861

PETITION FOR CATHOLIC ScHooLs.-A petition
is in circulation for signatures in this city, ask
ing the Legislature to enact law providing for
a division of the school fund so that the Catho-
lies may obtain their share and provide for
separate schools for themselves. Such is the
nature of the petition, we hear. but we have
never seen it.
Year: 1861

That BRIDGE on Pine street parted with two
of its bents by the persuasion of the swollen wa
ters of Dear Creek, ON Monday. As it now
stands it presents the appearance of very long
span with the arch, supposed to be necessary to
beauty ard strength, at the top, reversed. As
a consequence those interested in horse flesh have
determined the bridge to be unsafe and have fen
ced the road up at each end. Foot travellers
are permitted still to walk the planks at their
own risk.


The Pine street Bridge was always an insight
ly structure, outragiug the sense of the sublime
and beautiful by its architectural blundcrs. 1t
was erected in 1854, and has outlived the eXpcc-
tati1ns OF all workers in wood who saw it in Its
youth and strength. 1t was built by the low
est bidder, of course


There is an important suggestion we wish to
make in this connection. 1t must occur to every
one that fanother bridge is to be erected on the
site the oh one, it ought to be undertaken
soon while the oil bridge remains for seat
fold as thereby considerable expense will be
saved. If new bridge is not contemplated
the road shoud be permanently closed against
.cams to insure the lives and property Of citi-
zens; and the people living on the ether side
of Deer Greek will be muci; obliged To the town
for whose gorcrnnent they contribute if thc
old thing is left them for a foot bridge, for
which purpose it may answer several years.


Since the above wis pat in type We learn
from some of the City Trustees that it is pro
posed to erecta new and substantial bridge on
OF near the site of the old one. The trustees
wisely regard bridge al that point al this time
a public necessity, and arc taking steps TO pro
cure the necessary Information relative to the
kind of bridge that ought to be built and ths
cost of the 1t is proposed to obtain an
act of the Legislature authorizing the lcvyiae
of special tax for the purpose. small tax
on property within the corporate limits of the
city will suffice to construct a bridge that
woald be credit to the place. We know OF
no better or more equitable mode Of procuring
the necessary means than the proposed. Il
the residents within the city limits living on
the other side of d eer Creek are to remain con
tributors to the support of the city government
they must be supplied with bridge to rcacl
their homes and property. at the city expense
There is another important fact . be taken in
to consideration in this matter Of building a ncv
bridge. 1t is the only way left us to get out o
town or into it without paying toll. The PINE
street bridge viii give travellers access TO th'
county road between this city and Grass Valley
In our present condition that road is scale,
book or nearly
Year: 1861

REPUBLIcAN SUPrER.-Wc learn from the Sac.
News that sumpttous supper is shortly to be
given the Republican members of the Legisa-
tnre by somebody. We are glad to hear of the
prospect head for our Republican representa-
tives to get good sqaare meal during their So
iOurn at SACRAMENTO
Year: 1861

The OUTRAGE IN ALANEDA.-A meeting was
lately held by citizens OF Alameda county for
the purpose of taking action in reference to the
outrage on the dwelling of II. X. w. Clarke,
December 30th. The following report was made
and adopted:


That your committee recommend reward of
81, 900 be offered over the signature of p. E.
Edmonds Sheriff of Alameda county, for such
information as will lead to the arrest and con-
victon Of the perpetrator Of the outrage.


That in order to secure the Sheriff for the sum
above offered security for the amount be placed
in his hands by the Subscription Committee to
be appointed by this meeting.
Year: 1861

HIGH PRICE OF FUEI.-Western New York is
we'll timbered country, and adjacent to the
most extensive coal region on the continent.
That frewood should there command a higher
price than in California, may seem rather singn-
lar; yet, according to the Lockport Advertiser.
hard wood was recently selling in that town for
seven dollars per cord. Such facts as these
should teach US to be wisely economical with our
splendid mountain forests, and to permit no use
less destruction of them. We should remember
they are the heritage of those to come after us,
and all waste is direct and palpable wrong to
our children.-.Sde. Bee.
Year: 1861

FIRE ALARN.-A good commencement of a
fire was discovered about noon yesterday in a
small wooden building back of Finnie's store.
The stove pipe got disaranged and fired the
lining to the room. The three fire companies
were promptly on the ground, but happily the
flames were cxtinguishcd before much progress
hose and hook and ladder companies unnec-
cssary.
Year: 1861

As soon
Seek roses in Dscember-ice in June,
Hope constancy in wind, or corn in chaff,
Believe a woman or an epitaph,
Or any other thing that's false, before
You trust in critics.-Byron
My mind to me a kingdom 10;
Such perfect joy therein find,
As far exceeds all earthly bliss,
That God and Nature hath assigned;
Though much want that most should have,
Yet still my mind forbids to crave-Byrd.
Year: 1861

What is ago
But the holy place Of life, chapel Of ease
For all mems wesried miseriesl-and TO rob
That of her ornament IL ia accursed
As from priest to steal holy vestmsnt,
Ay, and convert il to sinful covering.


Messenger
Year: 1861

The New York World, commenting on the fact
that American cotton is four cents pound higher
IN New York than in Liverpool discusses the vari-
Gus explanations which have been made of it, in an
article portion Of which we subjoin:


1. That the English manufacturers are in no fear
Of a cotton famine, as they believe their govern
ment will raise the blockade Of the Southern ports
as soon the stocks on hand become seriously di-
minished. This suppositlon, however, is entirely
gratuitous the tone Of the English press and the
action of the English Government gives US every
needful assurance that the blockade will be re-
spected as long as is rendered reasonably efficient


2. That our own manufacturers have not been


IN the habit Of storing any large quantities Of cot
ton, such as hiss been the custom in England for
many years past, but have depended on the nearest
of the Southern markets to fI up their transient
orders, and now, therefore, find themselves with
small stock from which to draw. Hence the rise
IN our market, and the supply Of sn actual def
cheney from England.


3. There is still another theory, now we believe
for the first time broached, which may perhaps &C
count for the low price of cotton in England as
compared with New York. Il is evident that the
English broker and manufacturer have no faith in
the high prices which now obtain. If they were
sure no supply could be got from America this win
ter, cotton, the London Times admits would run up
to fabulous prices, and not pound of it would be
permitted to leave the country. But the English
cotton dealers have no faith in the market and IN
sist upon it, that cotton. when required will be pro-
cured in quantities sufficient to relieve the fears Of
the manufacturers.


Now what is the ground Of this faith? 1t has
been suggested that the cotton supply question has
naturally formed the subject Of communications
between Lord Lyons snd Secretary Seward, and the
latter has given the former assurance that before
next December two, if not more Of the Southern
ports would be open to the commerce Of the world.
This assurance If given, would, of course, be com
muAicated to the British Cabinet and by them, in
some informal way, to the manufacturers, to pre-
vent an excessive rise in the price Of article Of
so much Importance to the English people. For
some menths past we have been in the receipt Of
occasional important Items of Washington news By
way of England, and it should not surprise as if
the leading English cotton deElers were better in
Year: 1861

Who has not heard Of SANDS SARsAPARILLA?
How many has cause to be thankful that it has
cured their ailments, raised them from bed of
sickness to the enjoyment of health and strength.
We wish every one to benefit by it-but caution
is requircd-the very success of the Article is
turned against it by the cupidity of othors, and
numerous preparations of so called "Sarsaparia"
are in the market. The original and genuine
article prepared by Sands, being in universal use,
is sold almost everywhere. Ask for that and take
no other.
Year: 1861

"Ep1roR OF THE WoELD Il send
YOU herewith an extract OF q letter
from the SON Of one of our German
now in the Pruss!an army,
to his father. You may rely on it as
being correct. These officers would be
most valuable Just now i'll aiding the
proper drill Of our volunteers. If they
come trust our Government will give
them proper reception.


EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM buckle


BURG NAY 90.


81 was in the act Of closing this let
ter. when friend Of mine disturbed
me (Mr. Won Radontz, formerly a
Prussian ofiicerl TO bid me good bye,
as he was going to America to assist
in the war on the Federal Governments
side. He. states that in all there are
eighty three Prussian officers who have
received leave Of absence for one year,
so as to serve in the war.'-N. !.
Year: 1861

A man died the other day at the


Bellevue Hospital, after being sick over


two years. On opening the chest, there


was scarcely single inch ofsound lungs
on one side; the organ had broken
down in one mass Of corruption; and
the yellow matter Of consumption was
dipped out with skull, the most con-
venient cup at hand. He had been
working, in the garden one summers
day, and feeling little tired at noon,
went round to the shady side Of the
house and sat down to rest. A little
wind was blowing, which was so CRATE
full to him that he indulged himself in it
for few moments, when he was taken
with chill and never knew we'll mo-
ment afterwards.


Only two days ago, one Of the sweet
est possible pair Of black eyes came to
inquire, with all the shrinking and diff
dence inseparable from the occasion,
what we thought Of the case of a young
gentleman who had applied for advice
within week, stating as reason that
they were engaged to be married.


The young man in question had aris-
en- one morning in early May,and dress
ed in very light clothing, but was sol
much mistaken in the temperature of
the weather that he soon chilled, with
out the means Of changing his position
for some time that is, he felt chilly for
several consecutive hours, and had
been an Invalid ever since.


The disease had made such fearful |
progress, Chat two-thirds Of his lungs
were useless to him, and emaciation
night sweats, harrassing cough and
swollen feet made it useless to afford
the encouragement Of even prescribing
for the case.


These two eases involve the same
principles, getting chilled; one after ex-
ercise, the other by remaining cold for
hours, Su,e it is not hard to remember
the lesson. Let every parent impress
it upon the mind Of each child Oh the
instant, and it may prevent the great
calamity Of dying childless, than which
uot many are harder TO the heart to
bear indeed, it often fails to bear
them, and breaks under the burden
Halls Journal Of Health.
Year: 1861

The secession candidate for congress
IN the Louisville district, received in
that city only nine hundred and thir-
teen votes out Of seven thousand four
hundred and thirty CASTLES than one
10 eight.
Year: 1861

All those who have visited the Theater during the
pas, two years will be happy We feel sure, Of this op
portunity to pay well-deeerved compliment to one
who in every is 30 deserving Of it. His benefit
on Monday night will be made the occasion Of present.
ing for the first tine magnificent tableaux Illus
trave of the hour, which have been for q consdera-
bic time In preparation.
Year: 1861

The SLAYER NIGHrIsGALE.-This vessel has been
taken in charge by Marshal Murray who will at once
remove from her all articles of portable nature which
might be piored by prowling thieves.
Year: 1861

nanacled and hurled into the Chesa-
peakc; if Crittenden and Guthrie
would but retire upon theirwell earn
ed laurels and free expression of
opinion allowed the masses, Mary
land and kentucky would soon
sever all connections with the Lin
coin government and take their
stand shoulder to shoulder with those
to whom they are bound by the ties
Of consanguinity and interest.


AS to Missouri. We must confess
we have more confidence in her t han
either of the border States named
above. Fortunately she is blessed
with Chief Magistrate of nerve
and spirit. Sufficiently determined
before the outrages at st. Louis, he
will now strike for the independence
of his State so soon as adequate pre-
parations can be made. The Legis-
lature has passed, We believe unani-
mousIy, a military bill and as soon
as arms can he obtained we may ex-
pect warm work in that quarter.


We cannot close this article with
out expressing the hope that the
people of the border States will com
mence to act for themselves. Let
them initiate the example of the bold
Texans if their leaders hesitate much
longer to resist the unlawful encrocil
ments upon their rights by the Fede-
raj authorities, let them assume con-
troll of affairs and wipe out every
wrong that may be inflicted.
Year: 1861

darkcn the prospects for the worlds mllIen-
mum. Such a catastrophe must not be. Our
cause is just and must triumph. The coun-
try is not lost TO the virtue of patriotism, and
war.clad thousands with noble cntl usiasm
are marshaing under our National Banner
and they shall bear it in triumph to futtcr
in the breeze of the sunny South, where trea-
son and rebellion have gloried in its dishonor
Our cause is just; let US fight for it. and at
the same time earnestly pray for the viodica-
tion of our National honor, and the success
of our National arms.
Year: 1861

The Southern Congress has passed an ac t
authorizing the issuing of letters of marquc.
The tenth section of this piratical enactment
reads as follows:


THAT bounty of $50 for each person
on board any armed ship or vessel. belong
ing to the United States, at the commence
ment Of an enga cement, which shall be burnt,
sunk or destroyed by any vessel commissioned
as aforesaid, which shall be of equal Or infe-
rior force, the same to be divided as in other
cases of prize money--and "a bounty OF go
shall be paid 10 the owners, officers and crews
of the private armed vessels commissioned
as aforesaid for each and every prisoner by
them captured and brought into port, and de-
ivercd to an agent authorized TO receive
them, in any port Of the Confederate States
and the Secretary Of the Treasury is hereby
authorized to pay or cause to be paid to the
owners officers and crews of such private
armed vessels, commissioned as aforesaid or
their agent, the bounies herein provided.
Itappears that the South are driv to
perfect desperation. They are bent upon the
destruction Of our Government, and no meas
ures are TOO vile for their use, if they eau
contribute to the object they propose. They
invite pirates to prey upon our commerce,
and even offer them a bounty for the murder
of our citizens. The offer resembles those
made for their fugitive slaves, so much If
taken. either dead or alive, and they offer bu:
trifc more for the living than the dead
This is the grateful return we receive from
the South, for the over lcnity and forbear
aacc Of the North. Our troops have acted
against slave dsafTection W lether in Florida
or Maryland, and the Governor of Pennsyl-
yania has refused transit for black troops
across his State No efforts are bring made
to stir up insurrection among the slaves, but
We have been waiting 10 forbearance for some
indication of penitence and loyalty to the
Government, but they arc trying to make the
gulf between themselves and the North too
wide to be brdged by any compromises,
and even offer twenty dollars a head for
the murder Of their own countrynen.-
They appear willing to take the chances OF
the most violent hostility to the North,
which we are driven to accept, and of the
final results they have no right to complain.
If they make free plunder of the property
of our citizens can they reasonably find
fault if we make free passage for the escape
oil the property they claim to hold in en-
shaved human beings? We may learn from
the movements of the Southern Coincidence =
the code of morals which the spirit of Slave
ry cherishes at the South.
Year: 1861

JACKSON PUCK IN TENNESSEE YET.-The
stvle of Mr.. Johnson's canvassing may be judged
of from the commencement OF his speech at
Cleveland. Tenn, where threats against him
had been largely INDUCED in. He told the
crowd that he did not como here TO be shot, but
to shoot,' that if there was to he fight he
and his friends were ready for ii, and Mat he
preferred to finish up the fighting Oetore making
his Speech Nobody coming forward to fight,
the intrepid Senator proceeded to speak, and by
the time he had finished, nineteen twentieths OF
the audience were with him He told them,
among other things, that Jef Davis and The
Gopernor of The State ought to be hanged, ana
toould be hanged, at that not far distant period
when the judicial power of the government
could be brought to bear upon them
Year: 1861

A PATRIOTIC PRIEsr.-The following re.
marks by Rev. Father Creedon, pastor of a
Catholic congregation at Auburn, Ohio, will
come home to the heart Of every Irishman ::


"Iwish every man that can leave his
family, to enlist. This is the first country
that the Irishman ever had that he could
call This own country. Tile flag Of the Stars
and Stripes is the only flag he can fight un-
der and defend as his own flag. Now, in
the time Of the nations peril, let every
Irishman show that he is worthy to be
part of great and glorious nationality
Now, when the American flag is bombarded
and struck down by traitors. let every Irish
man show that he is true to the flag which
protects him. want every ffishman who
hears me to enlist if he can"