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Year: 1860

The RUSH TO WAsHoE-A WoRD or CAuT1oN.-
The Territorial Enterprise, of March 18th, in
speaking of the excitement in regard to the
Washoe Mines and the expected rush to that
section, has the following timely warning


We suppose it is useless to attempt to allay
the excitement We may preach moderation as
much as we please, and tell the excited multi
tude now on the way, or coming, that large
number OF them will be disappointed; but sup
pose il will be of no use. If they would listen
to reason we might tell them that for two
months yet it will be almost impossible for any
large amount Of provisions to come over here
aud that the supply Of food is but limited, as
all that was raised here last year is entirely ex
hausted. We might further inform the excta-
Bile public there, that II is almost impossible to
get even wood for the purpose Of cooking, haul
ed at the present time, as the teams are so poor
that some Of their owners are unable to work
them, and until feed is brought over the noun
tans or grass grows it will be difficult to get
even the common necessaries Of life conveyed
to different parts; but such argument would
have no effect.


In another article, the same paper says:


We must reiterate what we have so often
said that more people are coming over here
than either the richness Of our mines, or the
demands Of any legitimate business win war
rant. We desire and hope that all who can
spare the tune aud money, will come and see
for themselves. But there is no use for those
who are comfortably fixed in California, that
have home with all its endearments, to come
over here. Not bur what we have now, and
will have good homes here; but it requires
time and money to get them. All who intend
coming here, should bear in mind that provis-
iona s@naot b sot bvrV ~ fVvd them, Tor some
months vet
Year: 1860

If the terrible catastrophe which occurred three
days ago at Lawrence, Massachusetts,, had taken
place somewhere at the South and if instead of
three hundred white girls as many negro slaves
had been crushed and burned, the whole of New
England would have been Mortified. The press of
Boston would have shrieked with agony at the
contemplation of such wholesale sacrifice of
"human chattels:'' Greeley, of the Tribune, would
have written leader, in his most pathetic vein,
and proved with his accustomed logical cIearness
that houses tumbling down and crushing three
or four hundred people, was one of the legitimate
results Of slavery and what he had always fore
seen as sure to happen and all the she-men and
he-women at the North would have Joined in a
chorus of denunciation of the South and her inst
tutons, because of the happening of such an event
We do not propose to .retaliate upon them, but at
the same time there are some facts connected
with this catastrophe that should not be allowed to
go unnoticed. The Pemberton Mills was one of
those extensive establishments where were EN-.
ployed some five or six hundred young women
The building was erected for the purpose for
which it was used, and was doubtless put up by
the rich capitalists who owned the mills. 1t must
have been constructed on the cheapest, and con-
sequently on the most insecure and dangerous plan
for we find it tumbling down from its own
weight without any external agency assisting in its
fall Thus company Of the rich men of Massa-
ehusetts-a portion of those who weep at the
wrongs done to Southern deliberately ex-
poses to horrible deaths three or four hundred
young girls, of their own color and race, merely
to evade the expenditure of a few dollars, neces-
sary to have made the Pemberton Mills secure Is
there Southern master, in any Of the slave States,
who would be guilty of like fiendish erueltya Not
one. And will not New England philanthropy ex-
pend some Of its tears at the agony of those who
were mangled at Lawrence? or have they wept
themselves dry over the niggers?
Year: 1860

The OVERLAND Pony ExPREss-A letter
from ST. Louis says that if the Pony Express
enterprise proves to be successful, a new and
shorter route will be adopted for next season,
and built up with stations, namely a route
directly west from the Missouri to Pixies
Peak, thence through the South Park, near


y straight course to Salt Lake City. 1t is
thought there will be emigration enough
from Utah to the Pixies Peak mines this sea
son by that route to open it completely. The
New York associated press offered $4,000
per annum for the exclusive use of this ex-
press Tor the conveyance of news of a public
character, but the offer was declined.
Year: 1860

PooR BuLr.-A poor, miserable looking


fellow who calls himself BILLY" refusing to
rive any other name, is now confined in the
County Jail, awaiting an examination as to
his sanity He is. no doubt, crazy His ap-
pearanee would indicate that he was wasting
away with consumption. lie says, he has
not been long in the country friendless
Year: 1860

FRoM THE UPPER SAN JoAoUIS The little
steamer employed on the upper San Joaquin
arrived at Stockton on Monday night from
Fresno City. She got up as high as Fire
baugh's Ferry without difficulty, but beyond
;hat point the river is narrow and shallow.
The rains have not affected the upper san
Joaquin, but on the contrary, it is gradually
falling. Rain and heavy winds prevailed at
Fresno City during all Of last week.
Year: 1860

The Humboldt Times says: We learn from
J. E. Wyman, Secretary of the Union and
Weaver Wagon Road Company. that great
portion Of the first installment had been paid
in on Tuesday last Under the organization
ten per cent of the whole amount should have
been paid in by the 18th, today.
Year: 1860

Pop Crackers and other fireworks are n great
demand with the youth OF ihe city, who are
having joyous time in firing satrls5 AID
alarming he unsuspecting as they pass. Iii
not INDUCED in too freely, To alarm
horses and cause seriaus damage, the police
will probably interfere with very fsT, " no do
not compel them 10 do So
Year: 1860

The Rirsr has been full from bank TO bank
for several days past, owing TO the rapid
melting Of the late heavy fall Of snow west Of
us, but no serious damage has occurred that we
have been apprlsed Of
Year: 1860

Dr. Johnson made large hole and a
small one iR the door of his room for his
two cats.


What have you two holes for q asked
friend.


why, the large one is for the large
cat, and the small one for :he small cat.
why, one hole would bave answered
for both


Ah would itF how is the big cat to
get through the little hoep asked the
astute Doctor.


She can't. But the little cat can pe,
through the large hole


Egad never thooght Of that
Year: 1860

TAKING CODA "coldn is not neces-
sarily the result of low or high tempera-
ture. A person may 60 directly from a
hot bath into cold one, or into snow even,
and not take cold. On the contrary he may
take coldj by pouring couple of table
spooniuls of water upon some part of his
dress, or by standing in door, or before a
stove, or sitting near wisdow or other
opening, where one part of his body is
colder than another. Let it be kept in
mind that uniformity of temperature over
the whole body is the first thing to be look
ed after. 1t is the unequal heat upon the
different parts of the body that produces
colds, by disturbing the uniform circulation
of the blood, which in turn induces conges-
ton Of some part. If you must keep a par
TALLY wet garment on, it would be rs well
to wet the whole of it uniformly. The feet
are great source of colds ON account of
the variable temperature they are subjected
TO. Keep these always dry and warm, and
avoid draughts of air, hot or cold, wei spots
ON the garments, and other direct causes of
unequal temperature, and keep the system
braced up by plenty of sleep, and the es-
chewing of deblitating foods and drinks
and you will be froof against cold and its
rcsults.--Dr. HH.
Year: 1860

D6r In the Northern Circuit Court, in
Durham, England, among the witnesses
against man on trial for stealing watch,
was Roman Catholic priest, through whose
hands the watch had been returned to the
prosecutor. Whe1 on the stand he refused
70 tell from whom he received il, on the
ground that it had been given him at the
confessional He was told he was not
asked to disclose any Of the secrets of the
confessional, but merely to say from whom
he received it He refused, on the grounds
that answering the questian would render
certain his own suspension for life from the
functions of his Office. Persisting in his
refusal, he was committed to Jail for con
tempt The prisoner was convicted on the
testimony of other witnesses.
Year: 1860

W The country is taken aback by the ver-
dict Of the jury in the oarstang> Shaw case at
st. Louis, They find verdict in favor of the
defendant, Shaw ! A million Of dollars will
purchase anything in st. Louis II there is
any Court upon which Shaw's money cannot
operate, we would like to have that case 20 be
fore II for trial
Year: 1860

tBA 4 word to the boy who expects to be
President in the year 1900: Refuse all instruc-
ton concerning the points of the compass, since
it us absolutely necessary that you should
know no North, no South, no East, no West!
Year: 1860

Da A juvenile sweep was employed to
cleanse the chimney of a building in one
Of our blocks, and ascended to the roof for
a survey. By mistake he descended the
wrong hue, and found himself in the office
of a we'll known attorney. Both parties
were IN the utmost alarm; the boy trem-
bling from fear of chastisement, and the
lawyer from the terror of the sooty appa-
rition. At lenth the former said in an un-
earthly tone:


"My father will be here diiectly"


This was too much for the attorney; he
did not await another such visitor, but
sprung to the door, cleared a flight of stairs,
and took refuge in neighboring restaur-
ant
Year: 1860

BY FREDERICK DOUGLASS.


vol, limo. AGA pp., Illustrated. Price ST.


postage paid.


We have before listened to the homely tale OF
the liberated slave, but it did not impress US as
does this narrative of Douglass, for the reason
that were left to supply the commentary which
is here pressed upon us by one who has both seen
and felt what he relates. The story bears through
out the impress of truth, and the manner in which
it is told stamps the writer as man of genius and
high order of talent.-Ohi State Journal


This is splendid work. The personal worth of
the author, the deserved popularity he has secured
throughout this nation, and the universal desire
that prevails to have memento of one of nature S
noblemen, will conspire to create an unprecedent-
ed demand for this book Wesleyan.
Year: 1860

A DIALOGUE.


BY


Philanthropist.
Weary pedestrian, where are you going,
Bundle in one hand, and bandbox in t'other9


Irish Help.
Going to seek new place, if you plase sir
Sad is my heart, though my feelings I smother


Phiianthropist.
Yes, in your face see marks of detection;
Why did you leave the last place where you


lived,
If for your mistress you felt this affection,
Which, as you truly say, scarce can be hids
Why did you leave her, or did she unkindly,
And without reason, cast you adrift?
1t pains me to see you thus wandering blindly-
Come, in my wagon III take you lift.


HisA Help.
Turn me away, sir, is it you say, sir
Troth, / should like to see one that would do it !
If you just think Pm worm drive away, sir,
You and your wagon-lll go it on foot


PhaanthrOpiSt.
Did you not tell me that sad was your heart


maam?
Did you not tell me that you had no home?
Did you not tell me how hard twas to part


ma'am,
With good place, and thus YEARLY roam.


Irish Help
May be you think that 1 can't get another
May be you think that no marin wants girl;
Go, get along with you, you and your brother,
Or into your wagon brick-bat I'll hurl
May be you think to this country came, sir,
To stick in one place, like an old rotten log
Troth, and I'd think myself greatly to blame,


sir,
To come to free land, and work like dog!
If you are so anxious to know Just the rayson
left the place where lived near three year,
Twas cos the mistress had the mperence bra
To tell mo white sugar and butter were dear,
And that she wished would rise in the MORN


ing


Without making her get out of her bed
And come to my attic door just at the dawning,
Knocking as if to awaken the dead
Say |, just lie STILL then till the fire itself makes
Keep in your warm bed, my honey, my dear,
For it's the last time my mornings rest break s
To get up and wait on you, niver you fear
So off thin | wint, sir, this bright Monday morn


ing
Left all the clothes standin' in suds-
Up to the attic, without ever turning
To look at her face, and packed up my duds
Into the bandbox, as you may see, sir,
Which, have carried full six miles to-day,
Without liver morsel of bread or of tay, sir,
But niver mind that, hare had my opn aoay!
Year: 1860

The report relative TO the difficulty between two South
en members of Congress; on account Of calling
the Governor Of state "a hoary headed old traitor
The phrase not used toward the member who feels
aggrieved there might have been trouble between the
parties ere this.


Matters are assuming more quiet appearance this
evening, the fact that the committee Of conc ion have
met and organized being received with satisfaction ia
circles not violently opposed 10 any effort at accommo
dation.
Year: 1860

Nurses and Chiidren.-The practice followed
by some parents Of allowing their little chll-
dren to he dragged of into every hole and cor
ner of the city BY their nurses is one that can.
not be too strongly condemned. II nurses are
not always crnel, they are often very careless
and frequently allow the little creatures In
their charge to sit upon the damp ground and
cold stones, and to fall down steps and into
cutters, whilst they are having pleasant chats
with friends and COM mpaniOns whom they meet.
Whatever their conduct, the children are sure
not to murmur when they return home, for
fear that they cannot get out again; and thus
their suferngs are hid from the parents, until
too late to correct them. Yesterday morning,
in passing through the square, a negro girl
was slightly corrected by a gentleman for
dragging sprightly child along the main
avenue by the hand, in her hurry to overtake
another nurse who had preceded her in the
direction OF the Capitol Had the little crea-
ture's arm been twisted out of place, as it
might have been, the parents would never
have known from the nurse how the mishap
occurred.
Year: 1860

A TRUTHFUL AND CHEAP BAROMETER
Take clean glass bottle and put in it a small
quantity OF finely pulverized alum. Then fIl
the bottle with spirits of wine. The alum
will be perfectly dissolved by the alcohol, and
in clear weatL er the liquid will be as trans
parant as the purest water. On the approach
of rain or cloudy weather, the alum will be
visible in Il fiaky spiral cloud in the GEN.
tire of the fluid, reaching from the bottom
reach Of all who wish to possess one. For SIM
plicity of construction this is altogether su-
perior to the frog barometer In general use in
Germany.
Year: 1860

4 Vered Question, between the city and the
York River Railroad Company, has been re-
ferred to the Finance Committee of the Coun-
Gil TO be reported upon. The York River
Company, some years ago, purchased lands
Of the city for their depois, lying between 23d
and both and Cary and Dock streets, and in
tending to build between the two streets, will
be compelled TO cut down their lots to the
is made Cary street, from 23d to Goth. will cave
in and become useless, unless supported on
the south side by good wall; and the ques-
ton arises. "who is to build this wall - The
Railroad company having purchased their
lots Of the city for depot purposes, think they
have right to use those lots to their own ad-
vantage, and that the city is bound to take
care of its streets and protect them from de-
cav Some of the members Of the Council on
the other hand. think that the company must
do nothing to the injury Of the streets, and TO
this end the whole subject has been referred to
the committee TO be reported ON.
Year: 1860

WHAT 1T WILL DO.-In one Of the market
houses Of Philadelphia is genius of q butcher
Beneath his sleeves and apron he wears the
cOstliest broadclOth--nOne of the inferior
grades, but the finest production Of French
looms. ltis linen is as faultless as mis- exte-
rior garments, while the slistening surface of
his marble counters is no less striking than
the glossiness of his hat and boots. In the
centre of his shirt bosom sparkles a single
diamond-a stone of six carats weight. and Of
the first water. Upon the little finger of his
left hand glitters a circlet of diamonds six in
number, whose aggregate value is considerably
more than that Of the garniture of his shirt
bosom His complexion is a clear red and
white-just that style of complexion which
Partisan ladies produce by dainty commixture
OF carmne and bismuth. He is man of fine
physique and has an avordupois Of about 2tU
pounds. His address is polished, and his
manners courtly and suave. He commenced
life without dollar, and is now taxed for
some $3o,"o in real estate, yet is as polit" and
deferential To his customers AS on the day he
first embarked in the business of converting
quarters of beef into chops and sirloins. A
benevolent ladvOf large fortune first noticed
him. and placed at his disposal fund upon
which he has raised the superstructure of his
present fortune. He is now rapidly advanc-
ingin wealth, and will probably retire upon
the eighth Of a million. And all through the
influence of thGt specific against adversity-
pOliteness.-Philn. Ne,rS.
Year: 1860

Itis matter OF no little surprise 10 many
that the citizens and papers Of Sacramento
take so little interest in the efforts OF the
people OF this county to place it in more
ready communication with that city. We
have in past Issues, frequently alluded to
this matter, and called the attention Of the
Sacramento papers thereto, but have yet to
see anything like hearty response on the
part Of the Capital. II our conclusions are
not correct. we would esteem II a favor to
have the fallacy pointed out In this Con-
necton we would call attention to the fol-
lowing from the Nevada Journal OF yester-
day -


The stream OF travel from Nevada,
Sierra aud portion Of Yuba which seems
to set in the the direction Of Marysville may
he easily controlled and turned forever in
10 Sacramento. Arailroad from Folsom to
Nevada will accomplish it. Such railroad
will put US within three hours of Sacrameu-
10 and must insure the entire travel OF this
! quarter OIL lne Othtt. We o." N-'
last weeks issue that Sierra county is thirty
miles nearer Nevada than Marysville.-Ont
of the prominent citizens Of Sierra while In
town but few days since remarked that
Nevada could easily be substituted for
Marysville as the depot Of this county by
building the Folsom, Auburn and Nevads
railroad. Nothing is palmer. The interests
of Sacramento, then, clearly lie in the build
ing OF road to this city. She can thereby
turn stream OF travel to her benefit whict
otherwise she cannot hope to gain which
che does not now have and which by proper
attention to her interest she may readily
possess. Instead Of being satisfied with
what nature has given her in the trade and
travel of the counties on her east and which
cannot be diverted from her, it would ap-
pear TO be her policy to show some attention
to other streams OF commerce which by
opening the proper channels might be made
to flow in her direction"
Year: 1860

THE GRAND JuARY, at their recent session,
according 10 the Nevada Journal, states
that the Court House ia in leaky condition
They report against the use of the same for
Balls, a very sensible report also that the
east and west side should be so enclosed as
TO prevent communication with the prisoners
in the Jail, by outsiders. II is recommended
that petty offenders be put to work. and
thus be made to pay part Of the expense
OF their incarceration. The INDECENT Sick
Fund is reported as being insufficient to
meet the wants for which it has been set
apari-the drafts upon the same, for the
past year, having exceeded the receipts by
s3,513. The attention Of the Board of Su-
pervisors is called to this fact; and system
enjoined which will exclude from the benefit
OF the fund all but the really necessitous
The report abounds with sensible sugges-
tions
Year: 1860

- The Auburn papers announce that the
Rev. Martin Kellogg. late Of Grass Valley,
will lecture at that place on Friday Even
ing on the subject Of" Education. MI
X. has commenced his work Of raising
money for the permanent endowment Of The
California College. We understand that b.
has thus far met with encouraging success
He will continue bis canvas Of this state un-
Ill April next when be will leave for th,
East, where he will visit some Of the import
and localities in the furtherance Of bis en-
terprise.
Year: 1860

Mr.. Elliott is pushing on the work Of a pre-.
Iimiuary survey Of Railroad line from Ne
vaia City to Auburn with II possible energy.


He has already proceeded to point lit
tie below Lsbar's Ranch. aud. 80 far, is
greatly encouraged The land lays more "a
vorably than be anticipated when the work
was commenced. and he considers. from HE
knowledge Of the country, that the greatest
difficulties to be encountered have already
been overcome.


A most favorable line has been run for
Grass Valley, as the road will cross Wolf
Greek between the Gold Hill Mill and
walsh's old wster Mill. This is as near
town as could be desired.


Mr.. Elliot IL making bis survey in most
thorough manner. and as be is an able En-.
giueer, with established reputation the pub
lie may receive the Report OF his survey
with the utmost confidence.


His Report will embody an accurate pro.
file OF the route with all the grades, and
careful observations as to the topography Of
the country lying on the route. with view
to the advantages that may be taken in ma
king the locating survey.


Seven men are employed in the work. in
cluding Mr.. Ostrom, of Nevada, as assistant
Surveyor.


Substantial stakes. properly marked. are
driven every eight rods, so that no one need
have any difficulty in going over the route
and looking for himself


Nevada has done her wisdom and liberali-
ty justice in subscribing SO large an amount
towards footing the expense Of this survey,
and we are confident that Grass Valley
will be ready 20 contribute her share. Two
or three hundred dollars more will be need
ed to complete the survey. and a subscrip-
tion list will be handed round to our citizens
in q few days. for the purpose of making up
the amount. and we have no doubt but that
they are sufficiently wide awake to know
that a few dollars spent in this way will
come back TO them again with an hundred
fold increase.


The mountain country 10 the great hug
bear in the way OF transportation. the difi-
Guilty and expense Of which rests as an incu-
bus OH the thrift and prosperity Of our great
interests, and We must remove it before the
great desideratnm to our progress in the de-
velopement of the wealth Of our country shall
have been secured.


We mast get this Railroad into the noun
tains. Let us have the survey made-prove
to capitalists that the work can be accom-
plished, and that II will pay to DO 1t and our
enterprise. energy and foresight will meet
with its legitimate reward in the construc-
tion Of the road.


Let there be no division. Let us all pull
together for our common interest, and there
will be no faltering in the final consumma-
ton OF an undertaking that will make Ne
vada the richest county in the richest state
of the American confederacy.
Year: 1860

RArS-Up to Saturday Of last week, ac-
cordng to the Uuion. l0i inches OF rain had
fallen, the present season, In Sacramento ;
an excess OF nearly three inches. over the
sane period last year. We presume this
is less than one half the amount which has
fallen during the same time 10 Grass Valley.
II is matter OF regret that no accurate rain
guage is kept in this vicinity. Our opinion
Of the quantity Of rain which has fallen here
is based upon some rough observations
taken from open vessels which have been
exposed TO the rain. The quantity OF rain
which falls along :be belt of mountain coun-
try, reaching from the foot hills some rs or
so miles up the slope of the Sierras, we
imagine. is much greater than IL generally
supposed by the residents OF the Valley.