August 12, 1875 (4 pages)

f A] t “whe Daily Branseript NEVADA ‘OrTy,’ CAL. —" “Thursday, ‘August 12, 1875. a Stecks, “‘A great many people in Nevada _ ‘County are dabbling in steéks, and for the ben efit of that class, we pub-lish the following from the Stock “Report of August ‘9th, but in doing ‘go our advice is, let the ‘‘tiger’’ alone if you don’t want to get bitten. ‘The stock market of last week was, upon the whole, one of the most ex~eiting that we have had for the whole -of the present year. For the first four days it was ‘‘On, Stanley, on,"' “from early morn to dewey eve, , The -great majority of operators (who are always on the bull side) were wreath. ed in smiles and were positive tha the big rise was coming, earlier probably than was expected by at least a “couple of months, ‘but not the less welcome on that account. But Fri. . «day's and Saturday's market, theugh jt did not dissipate their faith in the good time coming, undoubtedly weakened it very materially as to ~whether they were not rather permatute in their epiniens. As is quite usual, and perfectly natural at such ‘times, a variety of reasons were snggested as to why and wherefore, but the general conclusion arrived at was that the set-back of the end of the week was nothing more than the tthe indications péint strongly to a All our advices from the mines: con‘.cur in stating that there is a very ~ “that have, _ “this presentation of facts and sympless wheat was shipped and less was ‘the price of gold, or rather the de‘the handa of the brokers to exchange : An Nine deh peed ten othe natural Huctuation attendant on such . ber of Congress, will address~the* -an advance as had. been made pre“vieusly, and that the coming week “would see things ‘‘booming”’ again; -and there is no doubt that upon the whole their conclusions are pretty -correct. If we may judge of the present by the past, in this business, very lively market, if not the prescent week, yet at no very distant date. promising future in process of near sdevelapment, for several of them, for several years been a, heavy load on the stockholders.” ee -Crops Here and There. The Chicago Tribune says: ‘From toms, it is pretty evident that the avnuswallyheavy surplus wheat growth in the West this year will find a profitable market, and that ‘there are brighter times uwhead for. ‘farmers and carriers, and that the -exportation will even exceed that of 1873, which was up to that time un"‘precedented. The immense sbipments in that year and the large _yprices obtained helped this country materially to go through the panic, cand strengthened the farmers greatly. Last year, however, there were &ne crops in Europe, consequently much “obtained per bushel for it. There is every indication that we shall ship ‘more than in 1873, and realize high“er prices, 60 that the surplus of profits will exceed that.of 1873, thus ¥élieving owr importing merchants from the pressure of their heavy balvances in Europe. We have already. ‘shipped $57,000,000 of gold in the osevem months since the first of Jan“mary, whieh caused the increase in “preciation ot greenbacks. The scale <is-turned, however, and wpon the strength of these European promises greenbacks are again rieing in valtae. Sheuld these expgotations be realized, and shonld the hog and corm crops sympathize with wheat cand the cetton crop fulfill:the expeotations now jndulged ia by the South gold will be very low, and be-left in ‘for greenbacks, instead of being exported to Europe i in such vast quan‘tities to pay balances.;’ Wonpuarct, Womay.—There is ~woman in the Blue Spring, Ky., neighborhood, Emily ‘Twyman by mame, 67 years old, who has been confined to her bed ever since she "was a girl of 10. ‘Yet for over 25 ‘years she has had the exclusive management of a family, and sews, kuits, cuts and-makes clothing, and gives a great deal of attention to silk culture. She united with the church about twenty years ago, and was carried to the oreek and baptized. Shé posseqges a wonderful cheartu 8, enjoys yigorous health, except for the infirmity which dinables her, and bids fair to live many years yet. Pe Two rival belles met at a fancy all last Winter. ‘‘How well you look under candle light!" exclaimed one; ‘And hew charming you are -4 The —Demoeratie--and ‘Independent. }ful candidates.~Ii ‘. mated yesterday gives satisfaction, an election, one of the best orators in the United States, and Hon. A. P. Van Duers, will address the people ‘of this city on Monday evening, August 23d. ‘. the Independent ticket, will, in a Local Brevittes, > Disaffected voters are ' numerous, . eamps are full of them, ana the Lord only knows who wll be the success{the ticket nomithey will stand a pretty good show of Hon. J. C. Burrows, of Michigan, zer, one of California’s best speak. The Grass Valley Union has already sounded the alarm along the Damocratic line, andthe Independents are feeling a little shaky. These gentlemen will utter Republican truths, and voters should be onwhand and listen: to them. For eur part, speakers or no speakers, we want the best men elected to office, and we feel ‘confident they will be. If -partiesput t up bad or incompetent men they should be repudiated. We believe thé good men on the various tickets will be elected regardless of their political proclivities. > Hon. Wm, Watt, who has recently returned from San Franvisco, where he has been for some time, for his health, was in this ciftyon Tuesday last. He is looking well, and if anything is growing younger. There are but a very few better men in the world, if any, than Bill Watt. ‘Hon. Johu M. Coughlan, ex-Memcitizens ef Grass Valley, on Tuesday Aug. 17th, and Nevada, ——, Aug. 18th. Hon. J. M. Cavis, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will address the eitizems of Grass Valley, Wednesday, Aug. 25th, North San Juan, Thursday, Aug. 26th, and Nevada, Friday, Aug. 27th. The weather here is delightfully warm, and ice cream and cold drinks are in demand. We understand W. D. Leng, Esq., sandidate for District Attorney, on few days, start out ona canvassing tour of the couuty, He will muke speeches in the principal places, Give him a fair and impartial hearing. All persons interested in the Athletic Club now being organized in ‘this city, are requested to meet at the Skating Rink at 8 o'clock this evening, for the purpose of taking steps toward permanent organization. The Democrata had a meeting in this city om Tuesday evening last, but it was poorly attended, Hon. W.B,.C. Brown, of Sacramento,and Hon. A. W. Roysdon, of Stockten, and Mr, Blackwell, candidate for the Assembly, wére the speakers of the evening. The meeting was presided over by T. H. Caswell, candidate for County Judge. Brown spoke about an hour, Roydson about ten minutes, and Blackwell about five minutes, and the meeting broke up at about half past 9 o’clock. The affair was fur from being satisfactory to that party. Hon. C.A. Tuttle, candidate for Congress on the Independent ticket, will address the people of Grass Valley on Monday evening next, and at North San. Juan;oo Tuesday evening. It is hardly worth while for Tattle or Larkin to come to this county, for the. people recognize Congress, and will give him their hearty support. Page has been tried and suits everybody toa dot.—Neither Tuttle or Larkin can fill. Page's place, and voters know it, : Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Litchfield, of Gold Hill, Nevada, have been visiting this city during the past week. They by their many old friends. ‘loy, has purchased the residence of W. RB. Litchfield, at the junction of East and West Broad streets, _ There were a great many good ‘looking men in town yesterday from ‘various parts of the county, aside from the delegates to the Republican Convention. We noticed on our streets, John OC. Coleman, Chas. H. Mitchell, A. B. Dibble, J. K. Byrne, aad many other leading Democrats, The Republican Comvention had nothing te do about their being here, except as to Mitchell, of the Union, who came~up as reporter for his paper. + The regular meeting of Improved Order of Red Men will be held t>night. A full attendance is desired, Pa > . der by V. G. Bell, Chairman of. the aC. Richmond, Charles Kent and ~—Phe-committee-on—eredentials—re--y-G Belt put in nomination James Hon. H. F. Page as their choice for were héartily welcomed back again} Chas. E. Mulloy, of Lester & Mul-. Republican County Convention, Delegates to the Republican) County _Convention. for Nevada County, met at the Theatre in this city on Wednesday, August 11 at 11 o’elock, a, M., and was called to orRepublican _ County. Central Committee. E.M. Preston was elected temporary Chairman and F."G. Beatty waa elected temporary Secretary. delegate from each township was elected as a committee on credentials: M. L. Marsh, Nevada, A. A. Molloy, Grass Valley, Wm, Powell, Eureka, James Marriott, North Bloamfield, P. L. Stull, Rough and Ready, A. G. Turner, Little York, H. O. Hiscock, Bridgeport, W. acomecneai Meadow. Lake. ‘ A committee of five was thé ap-. pointed on platform and iesolutions. consisting of-thefollowing gentle-' ; E. W. Rokr s, D. J. Crowley, <B. Newell. nm permanent organization and . af business the following comas appointed:-V. G. Bell, J. M. Walling, R. Leech, Judge John Keiser, A. Rogers. Ov motion Convention adjourned to meet at 2 o’clock. ' AFTERNOON SESSION. Conveution met pursuant to _adjournment. E. M. Preston in the Chair. * Wheoty ported the following persons as entitled to seats in the Convention: Nevada Township. Nevada--D J Crowley, J M Walling, J T Morgan, ML Marsh, JE Brewn, HC Mills, G v Schmittburg, Thomas Mien, James Colley, E M Preston, M Enright, JL Holland, A D Tower, Chas, Kent, W H Crawford, J C Rich, P H Belden, Dennis McKeon, C H Moore,Thos K Hanes, AH Parker. . Grass Valley Township: cf Grass Valley—E WRoberts). P Holbrook ,Henry Fuchs, W J — E C. Webster, G Hamilton, "E Coleman, Reuben "oma John M Thomas, H U Iver ¥-G Beatty, 8 H Dille, James Noel, A A Mulloy. Forest dpringds-Joseph Perrin. Buera Vista—T. T. Owen, J. Coil. eo ‘Rough & Ready Township. A. L. Bagley, J. C. Hewett, A. P. VanSlyke proxy, IT. F. VanSlyke, Pi. Stan, Bridgeport Township. San Juan—O. P. Stidger, Jas, A. Stidger, proxy, Jno, McCoy, G. W, Kock, Robert Huckins,H. M. Moore. Birchville—G, B. Newell. Sweetland=J. W. Wood, H.-0. Hiscock. Cherokee—Wm. Bristow: French Corral.—Evan D. Evans, V.G. Bell. Eureka Township. Wm. Powell, J. A. Rogers, Jno. A, Young. Bloomfield Township. James Marriott. Little York Township. A.G, Turner, Frank Snell, Mr. Heinson. Meadow Lake Township. John Keiser, C, F, McGlashon, W.C, Richmond, W. F. Edwards, H. H. Greeley, J. F. Moody, Nate Webb, J. L. Newland, F. Beckwith, W. Richardson, L. E. Doane, Ben. Ragon, A. ©. Bragg, J. F. Moody proxy. ~The Committee on permanent. organizaiion and order of business, reported-as follows: — Permanent-President, E. M. Prestom. Vice Presidents, Edward Coleman, Jebn MeCoy andJobn Keiser. Secretaries. F. G. Beatty and iM Walling. L eo E ORDER OF BUSINESS. = First, nomination of three Assemblymen; second, Sheriff third, Ceuaty Clerk; fourth, « asurer; fifth, Recorder; sixth, Assessor; seventh, District Attorney; eighth, Superintendent of Schools; ninth, County Judge; temth, County Surveyor; eleventh. Public Adminis: trator; twelfth, Coroner. The following ne was offered: Resolved, That the ast leas of Nevada Count + in Convention assembied, hereby endorse Judge Hale of Placer Coanty, California, as our oo us Republican nominee for District Judge of the l4th Jadicial is The Committee also recommended that delegatesfrom the 2d and 4th districts, meet at the close of this Convention, and nomitiate candidates for election in those districts to the office of Supervisors, Pa ~A-ValraBLE space-a woman's face. v ‘tions a ‘thé Republican State . Convention, . . On motion, a committee of one} P ‘and in county affairs, and that the date whose name shall be presented . . tion Ww. _4 declared the unanimous nominee of ‘ported thedoliowiag: . Resolved ist., That we endorse and affirm the platform and resolu~and= nlgated by held at Sacraménte, on the 9th of June last, and reiterate the principles declared by the Republican County Convention of this county on the 5th of June last. Resolved, 2nd. That we heartily endorse the nominees ef the Republican State and Congressional Conventions, and pledge to them the undivided support of the Republican arty in this county.— Resolved, 3d. That we require of the nominees of this Convention, _ if elected, the’utmost ecovomy in the Munagement of all county offiie:, Republican party of this connty wiil hold them to a stzict persoual responsibility for an honest adminis} tration of all official business. ~ Resolved, 4th. Toat every -eandito this Convention; shalt appear-in* person aud pledge himself to -sup-+part this platform of our principles. E. W. Roterts, « DJ. Crowiey, W.C. Richmond, _ Nomination . of Assemnblymen — Judge Ruberts put in nomination ,O. P, Stidger of San.,Juan._ On metion, Mr. Stidger was nominated by acclamation, . ; A motion was made and. carried, to the effect that onadigatea be assessed $250, W. F. Edwards placed i in _nominaF. Richmond of * ‘Truckee, who was nominated by acclamation. Henry Fochs placed in nomination Dr. 5. M. Harris of Grass Valley. Committee, mittee: BR. C. Black, B: F. Snell, F. G. Beatty, S. H. Dillé. W.J._ Crase, James Huntress, M. L. Marsh, D. /J. Crowley, N.P. Brown, A, H;) ~~ Parker; Jno. Keiser, W. F. Edwards, Jas. A. Stidger, Evan D.Evans. F480 Beleher, 287%. =; _ 100 Globe, %. Mining Stock Board. -§AN FRANCISCO. Yesterday Morning’s Sales. 168 Ophir, 69. 1490 Mexican, 25. ae 2270 Gould & Carry, 25. 970 Best & Belcher, 6234. 205 Savage, 141. 240 Chollar, 108. 4 235 Hale & Norcross, 63, 805 Crown Point, 35. . 345 Yellow Jacket, 98. rt. Imperial, 1234 Kentuck, 174 i. Gold Hull Quartz, 424. 225 Empire Mill, 844. 425 Alpha, 26. __150 Confidence, 2644: . 90 Con Virginia, 333. 350 Sierra Nevada, 19. 9275 California, 657%. 70 Seg Belcher, 97. 135 Overman, 74%. 335 Bullion, 5334. 1605 Lady Bryan, 234. 60 Knickerbocker, 394." $20 Caledonia, 29, 20 Julia, 22. 45 Justice, 145. 65.-Succor, 14. 180 Union Con, 10%, 685. Baltimore, 5. 275 Utah, 14%, 165 ‘Silver Hill, en Gone. : There is a nice set of public officera in San Francisco. ‘The embezMarriott of North Bloomfield. On motion it was ordered that votes be taken by townships, Mr: Marriott withdrew his name, after which Dr. Harris was nominated by acclamation. Nomination for Sheriff—James A. Stidger placed in.nomination the name of Major J. S. McBride, of North San Juan, for the office of Sheriff® There being no further nominations, he was on motion deelared the unanimous nominee ef the convention. : On motion the nomination of Gounty Clerk was temporarily postponed. County Treasurer—Edward Coleman put in momination W. K. Spencer, of Grass. Valley. J. M. Walling presented the name of A. Goldsmith, of Nevada Citys. Mr. Goldsmith withdrew his name in favor of Mr. Spencer, who was afterwards declared the unanimous nominee of the convention, County Clerk—D. J. Crowley put in nomination the name of T. 6, Plunkett. No further nominations being made, the nomination was declared unanimous. Recorder—E. W. Roberts placed in nomination Wm. George, of Grass Valley, who was nominated by acclamation, Assessor—A. H. Parker presented the name of P. H. Belden of Nevada for the office ofAssessor, who was the Convention.* District Attorney —W. B. Richmond put in nominzation.E. H. Gaylord of Nevada for the office of District Attorney, and there being no further names mertioned, he was nominated by acclamation. Superintendext of schools—J. M. Walling placed in nomination E, M, Preston of Nevada for the office of Superintendent of Schools. ~ No further nominations being made, Mr, Preston was declared the unanimous nominee. County Judge—D. J. Crowley put bent J udge, John Caldwell of Nevada City, who then received the nomination by acclamation, County Surveyér—Henry Fuchs placed the name of G.F, Deetken, pef Rough & Ready, in nomination for County Surveyor. D. J, Crow. ley moved that the Convention indorse Palmer Smith, the Democratie nominee. Objection being made, Mr. Crowley withdrew his mution, and V.G. Bell moved the office be left vacant on the: ticket. After some sparring over parliamentary usages, and the propriety of endeavoring to place Democratic nominees on the ticket, the difficulty was obviated by the nomination of Mr. Deetken. he Public Administrator—James A. Stidger placed in nomination James Mariott of North Bloomfield for the office of Public Administrator, and was! nominated by acclamation. Coroner—No nomination for Coroner was made. County Central Committee. —The following persens were selected as Proac{i@ Domination the present incum-. ae AVING juet arrived in Ne . H desires to inform the ladies thay a has opened .a place on Commercial Street, Opposite Pot. ter & Sigeurney’s, Where she is prepared to do HAIR WORK In all its branches, such as manufacturing CURLS, SWITCHES, *PUFTs, FRIZZES, WATERFALLS, Eto. Ete., OF ALL SHADES AND COLORg, She is also prepared to do all kinds of ‘Ladies Hair Dressing for Balls ana Parties at Short Nvtice, A share of patronage is solicited. Cj) and see specimens. of Hair Worx. C. E. 'BULME Nevada City, August. 12, 1875. °‘REPUBLICAN MEETINGS, ‘HON. T. G. PHELPS ILL address the people on the issue of the day as Zornes 3 Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 7th, zler Miller, or Woodruff, or whatever else his name may be, has been under their noses for some ‘four weeks and they knew exactly where to find him any day but never went after him until now, when they hear that he left for Ghipa a week ago. They refused te tench him wher he was within their reach, und now that he is beyond it they have cited Stanford, who isin Albany, New York, and a lot of other railroad men, to appear before the Twelfth District Court and tell where the rascal is. And the answer will probably be ‘‘we know not. ‘oa such @ day, when he went out and we have not seen him since,” He may have gone to China us it is said he talked cf doing, but it is mere likely that he wemt across the continent ti his former wife, whe is still. residing in or about New York, says the Sacramento Bee. ‘Youna Napougon.—Priuee Louis Napoleon is the hero of a little adventure, which has the merit of being troe. A few days ago Dr. Russel Reytiolds was being driven in a four-wheeled--cab--from—Cherl‘ton Station, near Blackheath, Evgland, The horse became restive and ran away, and the position of affairs was critical, for not far off there was a precipitious unprotected bank. Over this the animal would certainly have plunged had not its progress been stopped by the young Prince Louis Napoleon, who happened to be close by; sprang forward, seized the horse by the head, end piled him up. The Prince whe was dragged along the muddy road for a considerable distance, was not recognized by the’ gentleman whose life he had thus gallantly saved at the risk ef losing his own, and when askever, giving it, that he was very glad to have been of some service, and that doubtless they would meet again. Sam Brannan’s Calistoga property consisting of 2,380 acres. including vineyards, town lots, hot springs, hotel, ete., was,sold at auction on Thursday last, under foreclosure of mortgage and bid in. by the Sacramento Savings Bank which had loans ed $100,000 “on it. The property will be divided into lots and parcels and offered at auction in a few days, Tue deaths in New York city have been exceeding the births for the last month by over 300 weekly. Bad drainage, and the unhealthy mud flats have caused it. QUARTZ MILL FOR SALE, A 10 STAMP QUARTZ MILL, wr all 1 appurtenances, and a neveres 8 jor e@ata Low Fieue The mill is located ape pire —_ erry French Corral. ners men would do well to call and examine the machinery, cal * — bargain wil? be given. ars enquire.of E. D. By Or JOHN DAVIS’ ‘ members ef the County Central Comrs Empire Flat, near He was 1m San Francisco . {ten days ago, in the railroad offices ed his name replied, without, how. . Grass Valley, Tuesday, Aug. 10th, Nevada, Wednesday, ; Ang. 11th. of the day, as follows: Grass Valley, Friday, July 23 Chairman of the County Committees will please take notice and make all necessary arrangements for the reception ef the speakers, By order. ALEX, G. ABEL, Chairman. _ M.D. Bontcx, Sec. R,8.C, 0. jy9-ta For Sheriff, © the people of Nevada County: I hereby announce myself as a candi. date for Sheriff of Nevada County. Subject to no political party. THOMPSON OKEY. INDPENEDENT CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF, E. 0. TOMPKINS. a GRAND FOREST BALL! tna JAMES FAULENOE, : PROPRIETOR of the GLENBROOK HOUSE, respectfully announces to the public that he will give a GRAND BALL ON. AUGUST 20th, 1875, To which a general invitation is extended, The BEST of MUSIC, a SPLENDID SUPPER, and the most courteous treatment will iad accorded to all who attend. COMMITTEE. GRASS VALLEY, Wm. Watt, Sam Granger, R. Shoemaker, Cal. R. Clark, D. Binkleman, A. Berg, Fin Beatty, : Dan Collins« f POREST #PRINGS, . it Jo, Perrin. WEYADA CITY. : J.E. Brown,) . B. J. Watson, Jobn Hanly, Wm. Barton, C. H. Moore, “Btanley Eddy: ih Tickets, including Supper, 8% 5% “NOTICE TO WOOD MEN. . pididlet Waasatioe.Woveds %ebe0) proposals District, will receive sealed until 9 o’clock, A. M., SATURDAY, AUGUST the 26th, For the delivery at the Washington School Building, of ‘rhirty (30) cords of Oak Wood and Five (5) cords of Pine Wood. The Board reserve the right to reject any or all bids. W.J. ORGAN, Nevada, Aug. T, 1875. Estray Motes. grees YAME to my ranchon Rock Creek, XN vada County, 1874, a-white cow, ded A. O., black k around the mouth, Tbe half of right ear cut off length ways. owner is requested Ro eall, pay charges * brapFrench Corral, Neva. da County oN aug 12-Lm H and take her away. © Nev.aug.Sth.,1ai, ANDREA MORSIT Colfax; Monday, Aug. 8th. ILL adress the people onthe sues: htt mt 4. fe aes -0o ff Ae hk wa O oa A.wt 6D hl het he! a & ws @ Ae

f A] t “whe Daily Branseript NEVADA ‘OrTy,’ CAL. —" “Thursday, ‘August 12, 1875. a Stecks, “‘A great many people in Nevada _ ‘County are dabbling in steéks, and for the ben efit of that class, we pub-lish the following from the Stock “Report of August ‘9th, but in doing ‘go our advice is, let the ‘‘tiger’’ alone if you don’t want to get bitten. ‘The stock market of last week was, upon the whole, one of the most ex~eiting that we have had for the whole -of the present year. For the first four days it was ‘‘On, Stanley, on,"' “from early morn to dewey eve, , The -great majority of operators (who are always on the bull side) were wreath. ed in smiles and were positive tha the big rise was coming, earlier probably than was expected by at least a “couple of months, ‘but not the less welcome on that account. But Fri. . «day's and Saturday's market, theugh jt did not dissipate their faith in the good time coming, undoubtedly weakened it very materially as to ~whether they were not rather permatute in their epiniens. As is quite usual, and perfectly natural at such ‘times, a variety of reasons were snggested as to why and wherefore, but the general conclusion arrived at was that the set-back of the end of the week was nothing more than the tthe indications péint strongly to a All our advices from the mines: con‘.cur in stating that there is a very ~ “that have, _ “this presentation of facts and sympless wheat was shipped and less was ‘the price of gold, or rather the de‘the handa of the brokers to exchange : An Nine deh peed ten othe natural Huctuation attendant on such . ber of Congress, will address~the* -an advance as had. been made pre“vieusly, and that the coming week “would see things ‘‘booming”’ again; -and there is no doubt that upon the whole their conclusions are pretty -correct. If we may judge of the present by the past, in this business, very lively market, if not the prescent week, yet at no very distant date. promising future in process of near sdevelapment, for several of them, for several years been a, heavy load on the stockholders.” ee -Crops Here and There. The Chicago Tribune says: ‘From toms, it is pretty evident that the avnuswallyheavy surplus wheat growth in the West this year will find a profitable market, and that ‘there are brighter times uwhead for. ‘farmers and carriers, and that the -exportation will even exceed that of 1873, which was up to that time un"‘precedented. The immense sbipments in that year and the large _yprices obtained helped this country materially to go through the panic, cand strengthened the farmers greatly. Last year, however, there were &ne crops in Europe, consequently much “obtained per bushel for it. There is every indication that we shall ship ‘more than in 1873, and realize high“er prices, 60 that the surplus of profits will exceed that.of 1873, thus ¥élieving owr importing merchants from the pressure of their heavy balvances in Europe. We have already. ‘shipped $57,000,000 of gold in the osevem months since the first of Jan“mary, whieh caused the increase in “preciation ot greenbacks. The scale <is-turned, however, and wpon the strength of these European promises greenbacks are again rieing in valtae. Sheuld these expgotations be realized, and shonld the hog and corm crops sympathize with wheat cand the cetton crop fulfill:the expeotations now jndulged ia by the South gold will be very low, and be-left in ‘for greenbacks, instead of being exported to Europe i in such vast quan‘tities to pay balances.;’ Wonpuarct, Womay.—There is ~woman in the Blue Spring, Ky., neighborhood, Emily ‘Twyman by mame, 67 years old, who has been confined to her bed ever since she "was a girl of 10. ‘Yet for over 25 ‘years she has had the exclusive management of a family, and sews, kuits, cuts and-makes clothing, and gives a great deal of attention to silk culture. She united with the church about twenty years ago, and was carried to the oreek and baptized. Shé posseqges a wonderful cheartu 8, enjoys yigorous health, except for the infirmity which dinables her, and bids fair to live many years yet. Pe Two rival belles met at a fancy all last Winter. ‘‘How well you look under candle light!" exclaimed one; ‘And hew charming you are -4 The —Demoeratie--and ‘Independent. }ful candidates.~Ii ‘. mated yesterday gives satisfaction, an election, one of the best orators in the United States, and Hon. A. P. Van Duers, will address the people ‘of this city on Monday evening, August 23d. ‘. the Independent ticket, will, in a Local Brevittes, > Disaffected voters are ' numerous, . eamps are full of them, ana the Lord only knows who wll be the success{the ticket nomithey will stand a pretty good show of Hon. J. C. Burrows, of Michigan, zer, one of California’s best speak. The Grass Valley Union has already sounded the alarm along the Damocratic line, andthe Independents are feeling a little shaky. These gentlemen will utter Republican truths, and voters should be onwhand and listen: to them. For eur part, speakers or no speakers, we want the best men elected to office, and we feel ‘confident they will be. If -partiesput t up bad or incompetent men they should be repudiated. We believe thé good men on the various tickets will be elected regardless of their political proclivities. > Hon. Wm, Watt, who has recently returned from San Franvisco, where he has been for some time, for his health, was in this ciftyon Tuesday last. He is looking well, and if anything is growing younger. There are but a very few better men in the world, if any, than Bill Watt. ‘Hon. Johu M. Coughlan, ex-Memcitizens ef Grass Valley, on Tuesday Aug. 17th, and Nevada, ——, Aug. 18th. Hon. J. M. Cavis, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will address the eitizems of Grass Valley, Wednesday, Aug. 25th, North San Juan, Thursday, Aug. 26th, and Nevada, Friday, Aug. 27th. The weather here is delightfully warm, and ice cream and cold drinks are in demand. We understand W. D. Leng, Esq., sandidate for District Attorney, on few days, start out ona canvassing tour of the couuty, He will muke speeches in the principal places, Give him a fair and impartial hearing. All persons interested in the Athletic Club now being organized in ‘this city, are requested to meet at the Skating Rink at 8 o'clock this evening, for the purpose of taking steps toward permanent organization. The Democrata had a meeting in this city om Tuesday evening last, but it was poorly attended, Hon. W.B,.C. Brown, of Sacramento,and Hon. A. W. Roysdon, of Stockten, and Mr, Blackwell, candidate for the Assembly, wére the speakers of the evening. The meeting was presided over by T. H. Caswell, candidate for County Judge. Brown spoke about an hour, Roydson about ten minutes, and Blackwell about five minutes, and the meeting broke up at about half past 9 o’clock. The affair was fur from being satisfactory to that party. Hon. C.A. Tuttle, candidate for Congress on the Independent ticket, will address the people of Grass Valley on Monday evening next, and at North San. Juan;oo Tuesday evening. It is hardly worth while for Tattle or Larkin to come to this county, for the. people recognize Congress, and will give him their hearty support. Page has been tried and suits everybody toa dot.—Neither Tuttle or Larkin can fill. Page's place, and voters know it, : Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Litchfield, of Gold Hill, Nevada, have been visiting this city during the past week. They by their many old friends. ‘loy, has purchased the residence of W. RB. Litchfield, at the junction of East and West Broad streets, _ There were a great many good ‘looking men in town yesterday from ‘various parts of the county, aside from the delegates to the Republican Convention. We noticed on our streets, John OC. Coleman, Chas. H. Mitchell, A. B. Dibble, J. K. Byrne, aad many other leading Democrats, The Republican Comvention had nothing te do about their being here, except as to Mitchell, of the Union, who came~up as reporter for his paper. + The regular meeting of Improved Order of Red Men will be held t>night. A full attendance is desired, Pa > . der by V. G. Bell, Chairman of. the aC. Richmond, Charles Kent and ~—Phe-committee-on—eredentials—re--y-G Belt put in nomination James Hon. H. F. Page as their choice for were héartily welcomed back again} Chas. E. Mulloy, of Lester & Mul-. Republican County Convention, Delegates to the Republican) County _Convention. for Nevada County, met at the Theatre in this city on Wednesday, August 11 at 11 o’elock, a, M., and was called to orRepublican _ County. Central Committee. E.M. Preston was elected temporary Chairman and F."G. Beatty waa elected temporary Secretary. delegate from each township was elected as a committee on credentials: M. L. Marsh, Nevada, A. A. Molloy, Grass Valley, Wm, Powell, Eureka, James Marriott, North Bloamfield, P. L. Stull, Rough and Ready, A. G. Turner, Little York, H. O. Hiscock, Bridgeport, W. acomecneai Meadow. Lake. ‘ A committee of five was thé ap-. pointed on platform and iesolutions. consisting of-thefollowing gentle-' ; E. W. Rokr s, D. J. Crowley, <B. Newell. nm permanent organization and . af business the following comas appointed:-V. G. Bell, J. M. Walling, R. Leech, Judge John Keiser, A. Rogers. Ov motion Convention adjourned to meet at 2 o’clock. ' AFTERNOON SESSION. Conveution met pursuant to _adjournment. E. M. Preston in the Chair.. * Wheoty ported the following persons as entitled to seats in the Convention: Nevada Township. Nevada--D J Crowley, J M Walling, J T Morgan, ML Marsh, JE Brewn, HC Mills, G v Schmittburg, Thomas Mien, James Colley, E M Preston, M Enright, JL Holland, A D Tower, Chas, Kent, W H Crawford, J C Rich, P H Belden, Dennis McKeon, C H Moore,Thos K Hanes, AH Parker. . Grass Valley Township: cf Grass Valley—E WRoberts). P Holbrook ,Henry Fuchs, W J — E C. Webster, G Hamilton, "E Coleman, Reuben "oma John M Thomas, H U Iver ¥-G Beatty, 8 H Dille, James Noel, A A Mulloy. Forest dpringds-Joseph Perrin. Buera Vista—T. T. Owen, J. Coil. eo ‘Rough & Ready Township. A. L. Bagley, J. C. Hewett, A. P. VanSlyke proxy, IT. F. VanSlyke, Pi. Stan, Bridgeport Township. San Juan—O. P. Stidger, Jas, A. Stidger, proxy, Jno, McCoy, G. W, Kock, Robert Huckins,H. M. Moore. Birchville—G, B. Newell. Sweetland=J. W. Wood, H.-0. Hiscock. Cherokee—Wm. Bristow: French Corral.—Evan D. Evans, V.G. Bell. Eureka Township. Wm. Powell, J. A. Rogers, Jno. A, Young. Bloomfield Township. James Marriott. Little York Township. A.G, Turner, Frank Snell, Mr. Heinson. Meadow Lake Township. John Keiser, C, F, McGlashon, W.C, Richmond, W. F. Edwards, H. H. Greeley, J. F. Moody, Nate Webb, J. L. Newland, F. Beckwith, W. Richardson, L. E. Doane, Ben. Ragon, A. ©. Bragg, J. F. Moody proxy. ~The Committee on permanent. organizaiion and order of business, reported-as follows: — Permanent-President, E. M. Prestom. Vice Presidents, Edward Coleman, Jebn MeCoy andJobn Keiser. Secretaries. F. G. Beatty and iM Walling. L eo E ORDER OF BUSINESS. = First, nomination of three Assemblymen; second, Sheriff third, Ceuaty Clerk; fourth, « asurer; fifth, Recorder; sixth, Assessor; seventh, District Attorney; eighth, Superintendent of Schools; ninth, County Judge; temth, County Surveyor; eleventh. Public Adminis: trator; twelfth, Coroner. The following ne was offered: Resolved, That the ast leas of Nevada Count + in Convention assembied, hereby endorse Judge Hale of Placer Coanty, California, as our oo us Republican nominee for District Judge of the l4th Jadicial is The Committee also recommended that delegatesfrom the 2d and 4th districts, meet at the close of this Convention, and nomitiate candidates for election in those districts to the office of Supervisors, Pa ~A-ValraBLE space-a woman's face. v ‘tions a ‘thé Republican State . Convention, . . On motion, a committee of one} P ‘and in county affairs, and that the

date whose name shall be presented . . tion Ww. _4 declared the unanimous nominee of ‘ported thedoliowiag: . Resolved ist., That we endorse and affirm the platform and resolu~and= nlgated by held at Sacraménte, on the 9th of June last, and reiterate the principles declared by the Republican County Convention of this county on the 5th of June last. Resolved, 2nd. That we heartily endorse the nominees ef the Republican State and Congressional Conventions, and pledge to them the undivided support of the Republican arty in this county.— Resolved, 3d. That we require of the nominees of this Convention, _ if elected, the’utmost ecovomy in the Munagement of all county offiie:, Republican party of this connty wiil hold them to a stzict persoual responsibility for an honest adminis} tration of all official business. ~ Resolved, 4th. Toat every -eandito this Convention; shalt appear-in* person aud pledge himself to -sup-+part this platform of our principles. E. W. Roterts, « DJ. Crowiey, W.C. Richmond, _ Nomination . of Assemnblymen — Judge Ruberts put in nomination ,O. P, Stidger of San.,Juan._ On metion, Mr. Stidger was nominated by acclamation, . ; A motion was made and. carried, to the effect that onadigatea be assessed $250, W. F. Edwards placed i in _nominaF. Richmond of * ‘Truckee, who was nominated by acclamation. Henry Fochs placed in nomination Dr. 5. M. Harris of Grass Valley. Committee, mittee: BR. C. Black, B: F. Snell, F. G. Beatty, S. H. Dillé. W.J._ Crase, James Huntress, M. L. Marsh, D. /J. Crowley, N.P. Brown, A, H;) ~~ Parker; Jno. Keiser, W. F. Edwards, Jas. A. Stidger, Evan D.Evans. F480 Beleher, 287%. =; _ 100 Globe, %. Mining Stock Board. -§AN FRANCISCO. Yesterday Morning’s Sales. 168 Ophir, 69. 1490 Mexican, 25. ae 2270 Gould & Carry, 25. 970 Best & Belcher, 6234. 205 Savage, 141. 240 Chollar, 108. 4 235 Hale & Norcross, 63, 805 Crown Point, 35. . 345 Yellow Jacket, 98. rt. Imperial, 1234 Kentuck, 174 i. Gold Hull Quartz, 424. 225 Empire Mill, 844. 425 Alpha, 26. __150 Confidence, 2644: . 90 Con Virginia, 333. 350 Sierra Nevada, 19. 9275 California, 657%. 70 Seg Belcher, 97. 135 Overman, 74%. 335 Bullion, 5334. 1605 Lady Bryan, 234. 60 Knickerbocker, 394." $20 Caledonia, 29, 20 Julia, 22. 45 Justice, 145. 65.-Succor, 14. 180 Union Con, 10%, 685. Baltimore, 5. 275 Utah, 14%, 165 ‘Silver Hill, en Gone. : There is a nice set of public officera in San Francisco. ‘The embezMarriott of North Bloomfield. On motion it was ordered that votes be taken by townships, Mr: Marriott withdrew his name, after which Dr. Harris was nominated by acclamation. Nomination for Sheriff—James A. Stidger placed in.nomination the name of Major J. S. McBride, of North San Juan, for the office of Sheriff® There being no further nominations, he was on motion deelared the unanimous nominee ef the convention. : On motion the nomination of Gounty Clerk was temporarily postponed. County Treasurer—Edward Coleman put in momination W. K. Spencer, of Grass. Valley. J. M. Walling presented the name of A. Goldsmith, of Nevada Citys. Mr. Goldsmith withdrew his name in favor of Mr. Spencer, who was afterwards declared the unanimous nominee of the convention, County Clerk—D. J. Crowley put in nomination the name of T. 6, Plunkett. No further nominations being made, the nomination was declared unanimous. Recorder—E. W. Roberts placed in nomination Wm. George, of Grass Valley, who was nominated by acclamation, Assessor—A. H. Parker presented the name of P. H. Belden of Nevada for the office ofAssessor, who was the Convention.* District Attorney —W. B. Richmond put in nominzation.E. H. Gaylord of Nevada for the office of District Attorney, and there being no further names mertioned, he was nominated by acclamation. Superintendext of schools—J. M. Walling placed in nomination E, M, Preston of Nevada for the office of Superintendent of Schools. ~ No further nominations being made, Mr, Preston was declared the unanimous nominee. County Judge—D. J. Crowley put bent J udge, John Caldwell of Nevada City, who then received the nomination by acclamation, County Surveyér—Henry Fuchs placed the name of G.F, Deetken, pef Rough & Ready, in nomination for County Surveyor. D. J, Crow. ley moved that the Convention indorse Palmer Smith, the Democratie nominee. Objection being made, Mr. Crowley withdrew his mution, and V.G. Bell moved the office be left vacant on the: ticket. After some sparring over parliamentary usages, and the propriety of endeavoring to place Democratic nominees on the ticket, the difficulty was obviated by the nomination of Mr. Deetken. he Public Administrator—James A. Stidger placed in nomination James Mariott of North Bloomfield for the office of Public Administrator, and was! nominated by acclamation. Coroner—No nomination for Coroner was made. County Central Committee. —The following persens were selected as Proac{i@ Domination the present incum-. ae AVING juet arrived in Ne . H desires to inform the ladies thay a has opened .a place on Commercial Street, Opposite Pot. ter & Sigeurney’s, Where she is prepared to do HAIR WORK In all its branches, such as manufacturing CURLS, SWITCHES, *PUFTs, FRIZZES, WATERFALLS, Eto. Ete., OF ALL SHADES AND COLORg, She is also prepared to do all kinds of ‘Ladies Hair Dressing for Balls ana Parties at Short Nvtice, A share of patronage is solicited. Cj) and see specimens. of Hair Worx. C. E. 'BULME Nevada City, August. 12, 1875. °‘REPUBLICAN MEETINGS, ‘HON. T. G. PHELPS ILL address the people on the issue of the day as Zornes 3 Auburn, Saturday, Aug. 7th, zler Miller, or Woodruff, or whatever else his name may be, has been under their noses for some ‘four weeks and they knew exactly where to find him any day but never went after him until now, when they hear that he left for Ghipa a week ago. They refused te tench him wher he was within their reach, und now that he is beyond it they have cited Stanford, who isin Albany, New York, and a lot of other railroad men, to appear before the Twelfth District Court and tell where the rascal is. And the answer will probably be ‘‘we know not. ‘oa such @ day, when he went out and we have not seen him since,” He may have gone to China us it is said he talked cf doing, but it is mere likely that he wemt across the continent ti his former wife, whe is still. residing in or about New York, says the Sacramento Bee. ‘Youna Napougon.—Priuee Louis Napoleon is the hero of a little adventure, which has the merit of being troe. A few days ago Dr. Russel Reytiolds was being driven in a four-wheeled--cab--from—Cherl‘ton Station, near Blackheath, Evgland, The horse became restive and ran away, and the position of affairs was critical, for not far off there was a precipitious unprotected bank. Over this the animal would certainly have plunged had not its progress been stopped by the young Prince Louis Napoleon, who happened to be close by; sprang forward, seized the horse by the head, end piled him up. The Prince whe was dragged along the muddy road for a considerable distance, was not recognized by the’ gentleman whose life he had thus gallantly saved at the risk ef losing his own, and when askever, giving it, that he was very glad to have been of some service, and that doubtless they would meet again. Sam Brannan’s Calistoga property consisting of 2,380 acres. including vineyards, town lots, hot springs, hotel, ete., was,sold at auction on Thursday last, under foreclosure of mortgage and bid in. by the Sacramento Savings Bank which had loans ed $100,000 “on it. The property will be divided into lots and parcels and offered at auction in a few days, Tue deaths in New York city have been exceeding the births for the last month by over 300 weekly. Bad drainage, and the unhealthy mud flats have caused it. QUARTZ MILL FOR SALE, A 10 STAMP QUARTZ MILL, wr all 1 appurtenances, and a neveres 8 jor e@ata Low Fieue The mill is located ape pire —_ erry French Corral. ners men would do well to call and examine the machinery, cal * — bargain wil? be given. ars enquire.of E. D. By Or JOHN DAVIS’ ‘ members ef the County Central Comrs Empire Flat, near He was 1m San Francisco . {ten days ago, in the railroad offices ed his name replied, without, how. . Grass Valley, Tuesday, Aug. 10th, Nevada, Wednesday, ; Ang. 11th. of the day, as follows: Grass Valley, Friday, July 23 Chairman of the County Committees will please take notice and make all necessary arrangements for the reception ef the speakers, By order. ALEX, G. ABEL, Chairman. _ M.D. Bontcx, Sec. R,8.C, 0. jy9-ta For Sheriff, © the people of Nevada County: I hereby announce myself as a candi. date for Sheriff of Nevada County. Subject to no political party. THOMPSON OKEY. INDPENEDENT CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF, E. 0. TOMPKINS. a GRAND FOREST BALL! tna JAMES FAULENOE, : PROPRIETOR of the GLENBROOK HOUSE, respectfully announces to the public that he will give a GRAND BALL ON. AUGUST 20th, 1875, To which a general invitation is extended, The BEST of MUSIC, a SPLENDID SUPPER, and the most courteous treatment will iad accorded to all who attend. COMMITTEE. GRASS VALLEY, Wm. Watt, Sam Granger, R. Shoemaker, Cal. R. Clark, D. Binkleman, A. Berg, Fin Beatty, : Dan Collins« f POREST #PRINGS, . it Jo, Perrin. WEYADA CITY. : J.E. Brown,) . B. J. Watson, Jobn Hanly, Wm. Barton, C. H. Moore, “Btanley Eddy: ih Tickets, including Supper, 8% 5% “NOTICE TO WOOD MEN. . pididlet Waasatioe.Woveds %ebe0) proposals District, will receive sealed until 9 o’clock, A. M., SATURDAY, AUGUST the 26th, For the delivery at the Washington School Building, of ‘rhirty (30) cords of Oak Wood and Five (5) cords of Pine Wood. The Board reserve the right to reject any or all bids. W.J. ORGAN, Nevada, Aug. T, 1875. Estray Motes. grees YAME to my ranchon Rock Creek, XN vada County, 1874, a-white cow, ded A. O., black k around the mouth, Tbe half of right ear cut off length ways. owner is requested Ro eall, pay charges * brapFrench Corral, Neva. da County oN aug 12-Lm H and take her away. © Nev.aug.Sth.,1ai, ANDREA MORSIT Colfax; Monday, Aug. 8th. ILL adress the people onthe sues: htt mt 4. fe aes -0o ff Ae hk wa O oa A.wt 6D hl het he! a & ws @ Ae