December 12, 1869 (4 pages)

. i ' : oN ea ass Sgt thn EA RED Sn lta i yr ann CANE, a MA IDEN A 1 A er teh NII MONA HR A8 a = mpeomsanstinneiiemtccariats SR ERERRIN S-Ni ntecnntn recat pNienNneninennapin ero aaRr ‘Bhe, Byily es. = J aed ~ —" ‘SUNDAY, DEC. 12, 1869. Governor Haiqut'’s Messace.— ‘The of Governor Haight tothe Legislature is in strong contrast with appears clearly when compared with the partizanship of the former. While there are some Propositions which we cannot indorse, there are many. which. receive our hearty commendation, and if they are acted upon by the Legislatare great benefit will result to the State. In regard to the inequality of taxation, Governor Haight alludes to the same evils, and suggests the same rem= = edy as we have urged for three years past. We quote from his message, the following : : The subject o alizing asssess ments has iueeyiel-aaneh pablic attention during the past two years. It is manifest that the constitutional requirement of uniformity and equality of taxation is a dead letter, so long as property is valued by the Assessor in one county at one-sixth or one-tenth of its value and in another county at onehalf or two-thirds. Some reniedies for this evilare suggested by the Controller, and among them is a constitutional amendment making the Assessor hold by appointment instead of election. The propriety of this is apparent. The As sessors should also be obliged to make & return, under oath, that they have used due diligence to ascertain. the inarket value of the property assessed, by inquiry and comparison, and that they ave valued it in the assessment roll at a certain proportion of its actu»! market value, say two-thirds, which would allow a deduction 2f one-third for fluctuation and depreciation. I do not fully share the distrust which the Controller expresses, of the practicability and efficiency of a State Board of Equalization. It seems to me that the fanctions of such a Board might be so arranged as not w involve any large expenditure or complicated machinery. If it were only a Board of inquiry and supervision it would be valuable, but it might doubtless be clothed with useful power to enforce changes in valuations. It would occupy too much space to suggest the details of a Jaw for this purpose, which would be in harmony with the constitution and at the same time be efficient. The subject is one of great importance and cannot be too earnestly commendej to your attention. We do not agree thatthe Assessors should be appointed, as we do not think this would improve the matter so long as Supervisors have tlie equali zation of assessments. The common schoel system is alluded to as essential to working out the great problem of goverment and.as the cherished ‘institution of our people. It is evident from the message that no division of the school fund will ever be countenanced by the Governor. He argues in favor of rendering the State militia more effective, of improving the State prison, and opposes the building of a branch at Folsom. In regard to the Insane Asylum, he highly commends the present management, and says that those in charge should not be removed on political grounds. The State University he says has ten instructors and fifty pupils, and he makes some suggestions in regard to ‘ the management of lands donated to he State for the benefit of this ingtitution. He recommends that the amoun due for State geological survey be paid, and that an appropriation be made for continuing the survey. He recommends that one-fourth of al! sums realized from the sale of tide lands,-be set apart asa permanént University fund. On State finances, he says the debt has been decreased $1,058,500, not counting $100,000 owing on the Capi tal building, in two years, which would reduce it to $958,500. The disburse. ments during the year ending June 30, 1869, were $2,915,934, or $46,000 less than the receipts. The State assess. ment was 93 cents on each $100, of which 224 was for the general fund. Owing to the loss ef miners’ license; which was given to counties, and the decree against tlie stamp tax the Goyernor thinks the general fund should be increased three cents on each $100. He thinks the debt may be paid in five years, and taxation reduced to 57} cents on each $100, He urges upon the Legislature economy in expenditare, and a reduction of taxation which ldnd matters are eminently sound, looking to securing them to actual settlers, their withdrawal from private entry, and the reclamation of swamp and overflowed lands a: the expense of the owners of them. He also recommends the Legislatare to ask Congress to poske the State sale of swamp and overfipwed lands conclusive as to the character of the lands sold, as ‘a means of’ saving expense to settlers, : The Capital when completed, he es timates, will cost $1,500,000, and says that “of the solidity and beauty of the structure, and its permanent adoption to public use,” few will regret the costHe opposes protective duties for indus -tryand bounties for the development of industry, and while he favors immigration, warns the Legislature against extravagant appropriation to secure it. _ We cannot exactly see the consistency of this position of the Governor with the previous one. If he would protect the labor of the country against competition, why not the industry ? and why should immigration be induced by the expenditure of money in the hope of developing industry,and bounties for those who develop thenr withheld ? He opposes Chinese immigration, and says the Legislature can exclude them, but how he does hot suggest. He comes out squarely in fa. vor of Chinese testimony being admitted in the Courts, urging the same reasons that were urged by Republicans in the last Legislature. The message, asa State document is highly creditable, and we advise all to read it carefully, and assure Republicans that where they find some things to condemn, there is much that will meet their hearty approval. Gonz AND. Done It. — Governor Haight has ‘been and gone and done it” notwithstanding the howl raised in the campaign just closed,against Judges tor admitting Chinese testimony, the volumes written and speeches delivered against allowing the Mongolian on the witness stand. Governor Haight has come out squarely in favor of Chinese testimony. Hear him on this subject, “My deliberate judgment is strongly in favor of the removal of all barriers to the testimony of any class or race, as a measure no! simply of justice, but of sound policy.” Mark his words. He ges further than any Republican Judge hasever gone. They were bound by the law, and declared simply that the Fourjeenth Amendment admitted Chinese testimony, without passing upen the justice or policy of that aimicsion. Governor Haight outsteps them all and volunteers the declaration in favor of the removal.of all barriers to the testimony of any class or race asa measure not simply of justice but of sound policy. Can the leopard change his spots or the Chinaman election? eevee Tut reporter of the Grass Valley Union is anxious for a suicide. The Union says: One day he was told that a iady had smelled of too much chloroform and was -bound: for “kingdom come.” his nature after Our reporter sougit the physician in att@éndance on the case, and he said chloroform had been taken, but the case was all right. There were ravings about love, but the matter of fact doctor said the whole thing was nonsense. Yesterday it was said that ayoung man had a taking off through arsenic, strychnine or morphine, and our reporter hurried to the scene. The supposed defunct was only talking peetry as our reporter has talked the same when he had to much Bourbon on his stomach or in his head. We are tired of being worried in this manner, and we therefore: suggest that when any one wants to “shuffle off this mortal coil” he or she go toa first class ‘drug store and get that which will do . the work correctly, and which will give the undertaker ajob. We recommend "prussic acitgto all who are ambitious of a first class notice in these columns. A CODFISHING station has been eatablished at Port Townsend. The schouners Alaska and Shooting Star have been purchased by a A few years ago. a large drag firm in this city bral fora boy. Next day the store was thronged with applicanta, among them a queer looking little fellow, accompanied by a woman who proved to be hisa in lieu of faithiess parents; by whom ‘he had been abandoned. Looking at this little waif, the merchaat in the store promptly said: “Can't take him; pla which made the merchant think again. A partner in the firm volunteered to remark that he “did not see what they wanted of such a boy—he wasn't bigger than a pint of cider.” Bat after consultation the boy was set to -work. A few days after a call was made on the beys in the stcre for some one to stay all night. The pgrempt response of the littte fellow cont well with the reluctance of others. In the middie of the night the merchant looked in to see if all was right in the store, and presently discovered his youthful protege buy scissoring labels. “What are you doing?” said he; <I did not tell you to work nights.” “I know you did not tell me so, bat I thought [ might as well be doing,something.” In the morning the cashier got orders to “double that boy’s wages, for he is willing.” Only a few weeks elapsed before.a show of beasts passed through the streets, and very naturally ali hands in the store. rushed to witness the spectacle. A thief saw his opportunity,and entered at the rear door to seize something, but in a twinkling found himself firmly clutched by the diminutive clerk aforesaid, and after a struggle was captured. Not only was a robbery prevented, but valuable articles taken from other stores were recovered.— When asked by the merchant why he staid behind: to watch when all others quit their work, the reply. was,, “You told me never to leave the store when others were absent, and I thought I'd stay.” Crders were immediately given once more: “Double that boy’s That boy is now getting a salary \of . $2,500, and next,January will become a member of the firm. THE Washington correspondent of Cincinnati Gazette says: There have been many gpa cases in the history of office seekin here, where the files of the department show great indecision on the part of ‘those writing the recommendations ; so great, frequently, as to lead them to write letters for opposing candidates urging the appointment of each. But, at last. Michigan has carried off-the palm. For the Post Office at Battle Creek, one cf the present Senators gave a certain man who wanted the office a strong letter, and then telegraphed the Postmaster General that it was ‘important to return the present ineumeut. An ex-Governorof the State did athe same thing. A member of Congress did*the same. A prominent citizen also wrote first for one, and then to the department for the other, and so did a iwajority ot. those prominent in the matter. Mr. Creswell is at his wit’s ends. He, on one occasion, made out the commission fora new man.on the strength of letters from the Senator and some members of the House. But on wating for the-next mails each asked him to do nothing, and he withheld the commission. Now he is again asked to make the change by the same mer. He is delaying, however, for a day orso, to see if these’ weak men will recall their last letters by the next nrail, AT a recent women’s rights meeting in New York, the following ideas were to have a legal right to dispose in any way she may please to share her husband’s income.” Another speaker contended that children should Be allowed greater treedom—that no article befonging to them should be touched without their consent ; that any ,ques. tion they liked to put should be answered,and that they should be accus‘tomed tothe idea that they are to think and act independently: PusBLic Lanps.—During the past year 7,666,151 acres of public lands have been sold by the Government, an increase of £000,000 acres over the sales of the previous year. There were 400,000 acres more the last Year entered for homesteads. = Sfverat bounty-jumpers, hailing from Chicago, are operating in this State, A Baptist Church was organized at ¥allejo on Sanday last. . Cras, O’DonNELL, a pioneer of this State, died at Vallejo November 23d. Five cigar factories at Key West employ 1,000 men in the manufacture of Havana cigars. : KERN county continues to recéive a company to engage in the business, large immigration. wages; he is willing and faithful,”— “alert than one-hundred of the advanced: “A married woman ought : —— from Marysville Tux Brush Creck Mill, at the Mountain House, Sierra county, cleaned up a day or two ago, and $87,000 was the regnit of seven weeks prashing; or a little over $40 to the igus Railroad has reached a point north of Pesey’s ranch, in Hamilton township, Batte county, about twenty-five miles from Marysville, og Sense EERE LECTURE. COMPREHENSIVE LECTURE will be given at the ‘A. M. E. CHURCH, , z : G On Suplayi Evening, Dec. 12th By PETER ANDERSON. For six years Editor of the ‘**Pacific Appeal.” _ ublished in San Francisco. Sabject—“The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.” Lecture to commence at $ o'clock, Tickets 25 cents. 7 8. D. & H. W.'SMITH'S AMERICAN ORCANS! EDWARD F. PEIRCE, AGENT. he! No 228 Sutter street, — SAN FRANCISCO. The American Organ makes Home Attractive ! : ¢eare superior to all others in their greater fullness and Pipe Organ tone, volume and power, They are superior in expression, quickness of action, and elasticity of touch, rendering them perfect in rapid movements. The American Organs are by fer the most beautiful in exterior finish, formine a handsome piece of Furniture for the Parlor or Sitting koom and occupying bat little space. The American Organs are pronounced st Organists of the country to be superior to any other fet produced, and have received the First Premium wherever exhibited. San Francisco, Dee. 12t5, * CALIFORNIA PACIFIC RB. R. SHORT Through from MARYSVILLE! TO— ROUTE San Francisco, Sacramento and Calistoga, “ 80 miles Savedin Distance. _—AND— 3 Heursin Time from Marysville to San Francisco ! 2 Heurs Running Time to Sacramento! THE CALIFORNIA: PACIFIC RAILROAD being completed from Davis Juncti-n te. Marysviile, will, on and after Wednesday, Dec. Ist, 1869, and until further notice, rnn TWO KXPKESS TRAINS DAILY (Sundays excepted,) as follows : Going South. 5 A.M. MORNING: EXPRESS, leave Marysville, daily, (Sundays excepted) arriving in Sacramento at 8.15 A. *a.d in San ¥rancisco at 11.45 A. M. = 1° P. M. AFTERNOON EXPRESS: from Marysville, daily, (Sundays excepted) arriving in San Francisco at 7 vr. M. Going North. 8 A. MI. STEAMER NEW WORLD, (Harding, Commander)— will leave her berth, Pront street wharf, San Francisco, dail (Sundays ex¢epied), connecting at Vallejo, at 9:55 am; with cars of California Pacitic Railroad and Napa Vailey Railroad, for Marysville, Sacramento, Calistoga, and the way stations : reaching Sacramento §t12.15 pm: and Marysville at 2 pm. ; 3.30 P, MI.—STEAMER NEW WORLD (Dauy, Sundays excepted) — copnec'ing at Vallejo with cars of the California Pacific and Napa Valley Railroads, for Marysville, Sacramento, Calistoga, and way StationsSacramento at 7.€0 pm: m: and Marysville at 9 p m Pa PASSENGERS taking the 6 A. M: Train from Marysville arrive at Sacramento without change of cars, at 815 A, M. RETURNING LEAVE SACRAMENTO for Marysvilleand Way Stations at 11.00 A. M. arriving in Marysville at 2 00 P. Mf. Without change of cars. Sunday Trains, : reaching alistoga at 7.15 p ba = . Going South, ; 10.30 A. M.—SUNDAY £XPRESS, leaves akg a 12.20 P. M, connecting with rain from Sacramento, arriving in § ‘rancisco at 5.515. P. M. ce On Poe Going North. 9 A.! STEAMER NEW WORLD will leave San Francisco, connecting at ¥allejo with cars of the California Pacific Railroad for og Marysville and way Stations, arriving in Sacramento at 1pm. and Vi at3.45P.M.~ . _— CARS OF THE NAPA VALLEY RAILROAD make Chath commenti Bi as Vallejo with a rains 9 e iMornia Pacific i and (Steamer New Worid ) males SPECIAL NOTICE. Passengers taking the 6 A. M. Morning Ex. far m reach San pp a nat -45 A. M. giving 4 hours in the cit » Tetarning by the 3.30 P. M. boat from San ncisco reach m byt tiple M. © ihe same da: i Tickets ve Short : atthe Western H, * ai oe “4 : checked throngh to call points on € D. C. HAS A ‘E.G.Northiup, Agent, arn No TH PHILIP DUCA. .--Proprieter, BROAD STREET, NEVADA CITY, ete Te ee Hair Cutting.-.-. eocews 25 Cents, SHAVING eceees. peste ZH . Shampooing .:... 26 Baths— Hot er Cold,..25 « Hair Dressing Koom for Ladies and children TXeETH EXTkacTED. Leeches applied for 35 cents, Cupping cents. 4 : 2X W. K. SPENCER. JOHN PATTison.~ SPENCER & PATTISON, Successors to G. R. Crawford. Broad street.. .Nevada City. AVING ADDED LARGELY TO THR H Stock of Goods, we shall keep constautly on hand an’ assortment of Handsome Gift Books, School Books, Initial Paper, Legal. Letter and _ Fancy Note PaperBLANK BOOKS, LEGAL BLANKS, GOLD PENS, PAPERS, PERIODICALS and MaGAZINES. and a general assortment—of STA: Office of the Western Union Telegraph Co. Nevada, Dec. 6th, 1869. For Christmas and New Year's Presents! Buy Something That Will Be Durable! CREAT BARCAINS! GOLDS WIT bas cn hand a Mag4he uificent Stock of Goods suitable for the cotming Holidsys. They consist of é Fine Shawls, Elegant Dress Goods, Cloaks, Fancy Articles, ete. etc. ete. Which he offers for sale at LOWER RATES than ever before offered in this city. DON’T BUY YOUR HOLIDAY PRESENTS UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THESE GOODS AND ASCERTAINED THEIR PRICES. Call on A. GOLDSMITH, a5 Corner of Pine and Broad Streets. H. S. CROCKER & CO. IMPORTING STATIONERS. oe Lowest Wholesale Kates in the STATE. BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS. ES" Blank Book Manufacturers, 42 and 44 J St. Sacramento. The Largest Office on the Pacific ry Ceast. = 9 Sacramento, Dec. Sth, 1869. A. AITKEN. ISRAEL ‘LUCE. AITKEN & CO., PREMIUM PIONEER MARBLE WORKS, V7 K Street, between Sitxh & Seventh, Bas SACRAMENTO, a 4 MONUMENTS, TOMBS, GRAVE STONES, MANTLES, \i. . TABLE TOPS, WASH STANDS, i, &c, &c, All kinds of work done in Indian < Diggings, Italian & Vermont Mar=. ble. "Sculpture and Ornamental work Jone in superior style: W.C. POPE, Agent, Grass Valley, where can be seen designs of everything in the Mar’ ble line. _ @11:3m NATIONAL EXCHANGE HOTEL BROAD STREET, NEVADA CITY. J. A. LANCASTER, Proprietor. . S well known Hotel is always open for A the accommovation of the traveling public. Large additions have becu made to it,and Sleeping Kooms are large,airy and comfortable and the Table will pene 1avorably with that of any Hotel in the State, The proprietor will spare no pains or expense to render his guesis comfortable. Stages for all parts of the State have their Office at this Hetel. . The House is kept open all night for ‘the accommodation of the traveling public. Billia with the Hotel. _ A share of public patronage is respectfully soliciced, Be JOHN A. LANCASTER. : Nevada City, Dec. lith, 1968. a TIONERY GOODS and FANCY ARTICI&S. . and it has been fitted up in elegant style. Ther@ Tables. and Bar connected © SS of t

. i ' : oN ea ass Sgt thn EA RED Sn lta i yr ann CANE, a MA IDEN A 1 A er teh NII MONA HR A8 a = mpeomsanstinneiiemtccariats SR ERERRIN S-Ni ntecnntn recat pNienNneninennapin ero aaRr ‘Bhe, Byily es. = J aed ~ —" ‘SUNDAY, DEC. 12, 1869. Governor Haiqut'’s Messace.— ‘The of Governor Haight tothe Legislature is in strong contrast with appears clearly when compared with the partizanship of the former. While there are some Propositions which we cannot indorse, there are many. which. receive our hearty commendation, and if they are acted upon by the Legislatare great benefit will result to the State. In regard to the inequality of taxation, Governor Haight alludes to the same evils, and suggests the same rem= = edy as we have urged for three years past. We quote from his message, the following : : The subject o alizing asssess ments has iueeyiel-aaneh pablic attention during the past two years. It is manifest that the constitutional requirement of uniformity and equality of taxation is a dead letter, so long as property is valued by the Assessor in one county at one-sixth or one-tenth of its value and in another county at onehalf or two-thirds. Some reniedies for this evilare suggested by the Controller, and among them is a constitutional amendment making the Assessor hold by appointment instead of election. The propriety of this is apparent. The As sessors should also be obliged to make & return, under oath, that they have used due diligence to ascertain. the inarket value of the property assessed, by inquiry and comparison, and that they ave valued it in the assessment roll at a certain proportion of its actu»! market value, say two-thirds, which would allow a deduction 2f one-third for fluctuation and depreciation. I do not fully share the distrust which the Controller expresses, of the practicability and efficiency of a State Board of Equalization. It seems to me that the fanctions of such a Board might be so arranged as not w involve any large expenditure or complicated machinery. If it were only a Board of inquiry and supervision it would be valuable, but it might doubtless be clothed with useful power to enforce changes in valuations. It would occupy too much space to suggest the details of a Jaw for this purpose, which would be in harmony with the constitution and at the same time be efficient. The subject is one of great importance and cannot be too earnestly commendej to your attention. We do not agree thatthe Assessors should be appointed, as we do not think this would improve the matter so long as Supervisors have tlie equali zation of assessments. The common schoel system is alluded to as essential to working out the great problem of goverment and.as the cherished ‘institution of our people. It is evident from the message that no division of the school fund will ever be countenanced by the Governor. He argues in favor of rendering the State militia more effective, of improving the State prison, and opposes the building of a branch at Folsom. In regard to the Insane Asylum, he highly commends the present management, and says that those in charge should not be removed on political grounds. The State University he says has ten instructors and fifty pupils, and he makes some suggestions in regard to ‘ the management of lands donated to he State for the benefit of this ingtitution. He recommends that the amoun due for State geological survey be paid, and that an appropriation be made for continuing the survey. He recommends that one-fourth of al! sums realized from the sale of tide lands,-be set apart asa permanént University fund. On State finances, he says the debt has been decreased $1,058,500, not counting $100,000 owing on the Capi tal building, in two years, which would reduce it to $958,500. The disburse. ments during the year ending June 30, 1869, were $2,915,934, or $46,000 less than the receipts. The State assess. ment was 93 cents on each $100, of which 224 was for the general fund. Owing to the loss ef miners’ license; which was given to counties, and the decree against tlie stamp tax the Goyernor thinks the general fund should be increased three cents on each $100. He thinks the debt may be paid in five years, and taxation reduced to 57} cents on each $100, He urges upon the Legislature economy in expenditare, and a reduction of taxation which ldnd matters are eminently sound, looking to securing them to actual settlers, their withdrawal from private entry, and the reclamation of swamp and overflowed lands a: the expense of the owners of them. He also recommends the Legislatare to ask Congress to poske the State sale of swamp and overfipwed lands conclusive as to the character of the lands sold, as ‘a means of’ saving expense to settlers, : The Capital when completed, he es timates, will cost $1,500,000, and says that “of the solidity and beauty of the structure, and its permanent adoption to public use,” few will regret the costHe opposes protective duties for indus -tryand bounties for the development of industry, and while he favors immigration, warns the Legislature against extravagant appropriation to secure it. _ We cannot exactly see the consistency of this position of the Governor with the previous one. If he would protect the labor of the country against competition, why not the industry ? and why should immigration be induced by the expenditure of money in the hope of developing industry,and bounties for those who develop thenr withheld ? He opposes Chinese immigration, and says the Legislature can exclude them, but how he does hot suggest. He comes out squarely in fa. vor of Chinese testimony being admitted in the Courts, urging the same reasons that were urged by Republicans in the last Legislature. The message, asa State document is highly creditable, and we advise all to read it carefully, and assure Republicans that where they find some things to condemn, there is much that will meet their hearty approval. Gonz AND. Done It. — Governor Haight has ‘been and gone and done it” notwithstanding the howl raised in the campaign just closed,against Judges tor admitting Chinese testimony, the volumes written and speeches delivered against allowing the Mongolian on the witness stand. Governor Haight has come out squarely in favor of Chinese testimony. Hear him on this subject, “My deliberate judgment is strongly in favor of the removal of all barriers to the testimony of any class or race, as a measure no! simply of justice, but of sound policy.” Mark his words. He ges further than any Republican Judge hasever gone. They were bound by the law, and declared simply that the Fourjeenth Amendment admitted Chinese testimony, without passing upen the justice or policy of that aimicsion. Governor Haight outsteps them all and volunteers the declaration in favor of the removal.of all barriers to the testimony of any class or race asa measure not simply of justice but of sound policy. Can the leopard change his spots or the Chinaman election? eevee Tut reporter of the Grass Valley Union is anxious for a suicide. The Union says: One day he was told that a iady had smelled of too much chloroform and was -bound: for “kingdom come.” his nature after Our reporter sougit the physician in att@éndance on the case, and he said chloroform had been taken, but the case was all right. There were ravings about love, but the matter of fact doctor said the whole thing was nonsense. Yesterday it was said that ayoung man had a taking off through arsenic, strychnine or morphine, and our reporter hurried to the scene. The supposed defunct was only talking peetry as our reporter has talked the same when he had to much Bourbon on his stomach or in his head. We are tired of being worried in this manner, and we therefore: suggest that when any one wants to “shuffle off this mortal coil” he or she go toa first class ‘drug store and get that which will do . the work correctly, and which will give the undertaker ajob. We recommend "prussic acitgto all who are ambitious of a first class notice in these columns. A CODFISHING station has been eatablished at Port Townsend. The schouners Alaska and Shooting Star have been purchased by a A few years ago. a large drag firm in this city bral fora boy. Next day the store was thronged with applicanta, among them a queer looking little fellow, accompanied by a woman who proved to be hisa in lieu of faithiess parents; by whom ‘he had been abandoned. Looking at this little waif, the merchaat in the store promptly said: “Can't take him; pla which made the merchant think again. A partner in the firm volunteered to remark that he “did not see what they wanted of such a boy—he wasn't bigger than a pint of cider.” Bat after consultation the boy was set to -work. A few days after a call was made on the beys in the stcre for some one to stay all night. The pgrempt response of the littte fellow cont well with the reluctance of others. In the middie of the night the merchant looked in to see if all was right in the store, and presently discovered his youthful protege buy scissoring labels. “What are you doing?” said he; <I did not tell you to work nights.” “I know you did not tell me so, bat I thought [ might as well be doing,something.” In the morning the cashier got orders to “double that boy’s wages, for he is willing.” Only a few weeks elapsed before.a show of beasts passed through the streets, and very naturally ali hands in the store. rushed to witness the spectacle. A thief saw his opportunity,and entered at the rear door to seize something, but in a twinkling found himself firmly clutched by the diminutive clerk aforesaid, and after a struggle was captured. Not only was a robbery prevented, but valuable articles taken from other stores were recovered.— When asked by the merchant why he staid behind: to watch when all others quit their work, the reply. was,, “You told me never to leave the store when others were absent, and I thought I'd stay.” Crders were immediately given once more: “Double that boy’s That boy is now getting a salary \of . $2,500, and next,January will become a member of the firm. THE Washington correspondent of Cincinnati Gazette says: There have been many gpa cases in the history of office seekin here, where the files of the department show great indecision on the part of ‘those writing the recommendations ; so great, frequently, as to lead them to write letters for opposing candidates urging the appointment of each. But, at last. Michigan has carried off-the palm. For the Post Office at Battle Creek, one cf the present Senators gave a certain man who wanted the office a strong letter, and then telegraphed the Postmaster General that it was ‘important to return the present ineumeut. An ex-Governorof the State did athe same thing. A member of Congress did*the same. A prominent citizen also wrote first for one, and then to the department for the other, and so

did a iwajority ot. those prominent in the matter. Mr. Creswell is at his wit’s ends. He, on one occasion, made out the commission fora new man.on the strength of letters from the Senator and some members of the House. But on wating for the-next mails each asked him to do nothing, and he withheld the commission. Now he is again asked to make the change by the same mer. He is delaying, however, for a day orso, to see if these’ weak men will recall their last letters by the next nrail, AT a recent women’s rights meeting in New York, the following ideas were to have a legal right to dispose in any way she may please to share her husband’s income.” Another speaker contended that children should Be allowed greater treedom—that no article befonging to them should be touched without their consent ; that any ,ques. tion they liked to put should be answered,and that they should be accus‘tomed tothe idea that they are to think and act independently: PusBLic Lanps.—During the past year 7,666,151 acres of public lands have been sold by the Government, an increase of £000,000 acres over the sales of the previous year. There were 400,000 acres more the last Year entered for homesteads. = Sfverat bounty-jumpers, hailing from Chicago, are operating in this State, A Baptist Church was organized at ¥allejo on Sanday last. . Cras, O’DonNELL, a pioneer of this State, died at Vallejo November 23d. Five cigar factories at Key West employ 1,000 men in the manufacture of Havana cigars. : KERN county continues to recéive a company to engage in the business, large immigration. wages; he is willing and faithful,”— “alert than one-hundred of the advanced: “A married woman ought : —— from Marysville Tux Brush Creck Mill, at the Mountain House, Sierra county, cleaned up a day or two ago, and $87,000 was the regnit of seven weeks prashing; or a little over $40 to the igus Railroad has reached a point north of Pesey’s ranch, in Hamilton township, Batte county, about twenty-five miles from Marysville, og Sense EERE LECTURE. COMPREHENSIVE LECTURE will be given at the ‘A. M. E. CHURCH, , z : G On Suplayi Evening, Dec. 12th By PETER ANDERSON. For six years Editor of the ‘**Pacific Appeal.” _ ublished in San Francisco. Sabject—“The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.” Lecture to commence at $ o'clock, Tickets 25 cents. 7 8. D. & H. W.'SMITH'S AMERICAN ORCANS! EDWARD F. PEIRCE, AGENT. he! No 228 Sutter street, — SAN FRANCISCO. The American Organ makes Home Attractive ! : ¢eare superior to all others in their greater fullness and Pipe Organ tone, volume and power, They are superior in expression, quickness of action, and elasticity of touch, rendering them perfect in rapid movements. The American Organs are by fer the most beautiful in exterior finish, formine a handsome piece of Furniture for the Parlor or Sitting koom and occupying bat little space. The American Organs are pronounced st Organists of the country to be superior to any other fet produced, and have received the First Premium wherever exhibited. San Francisco, Dee. 12t5, * CALIFORNIA PACIFIC RB. R. SHORT Through from MARYSVILLE! TO— ROUTE San Francisco, Sacramento and Calistoga, “ 80 miles Savedin Distance. _—AND— 3 Heursin Time from Marysville to San Francisco ! 2 Heurs Running Time to Sacramento! THE CALIFORNIA: PACIFIC RAILROAD being completed from Davis Juncti-n te. Marysviile, will, on and after Wednesday, Dec. Ist, 1869, and until further notice, rnn TWO KXPKESS TRAINS DAILY (Sundays excepted,) as follows : Going South. 5 A.M. MORNING: EXPRESS, leave Marysville, daily, (Sundays excepted) arriving in Sacramento at 8.15 A. *a.d in San ¥rancisco at 11.45 A. M. = 1° P. M. AFTERNOON EXPRESS: from Marysville, daily, (Sundays excepted) arriving in San Francisco at 7 vr. M. Going North. 8 A. MI. STEAMER NEW WORLD, (Harding, Commander)— will leave her berth, Pront street wharf, San Francisco, dail (Sundays ex¢epied), connecting at Vallejo, at 9:55 am; with cars of California Pacitic Railroad and Napa Vailey Railroad, for Marysville, Sacramento, Calistoga, and the way stations : reaching Sacramento §t12.15 pm: and Marysville at 2 pm. ; 3.30 P, MI.—STEAMER NEW WORLD (Dauy, Sundays excepted) — copnec'ing at Vallejo with cars of the California Pacific and Napa Valley Railroads, for Marysville, Sacramento, Calistoga, and way StationsSacramento at 7.€0 pm: m: and Marysville at 9 p m Pa PASSENGERS taking the 6 A. M: Train from Marysville arrive at Sacramento without change of cars, at 815 A, M. RETURNING LEAVE SACRAMENTO for Marysvilleand Way Stations at 11.00 A. M. arriving in Marysville at 2 00 P. Mf. Without change of cars. Sunday Trains, : reaching alistoga at 7.15 p ba = . Going South, ; 10.30 A. M.—SUNDAY £XPRESS, leaves akg a 12.20 P. M, connecting with rain from Sacramento, arriving in § ‘rancisco at 5.515. P. M. ce On Poe Going North. 9 A.! STEAMER NEW WORLD will leave San Francisco, connecting at ¥allejo with cars of the California Pacific Railroad for og Marysville and way Stations, arriving in Sacramento at 1pm. and Vi at3.45P.M.~ . _— CARS OF THE NAPA VALLEY RAILROAD make Chath commenti Bi as Vallejo with a rains 9 e iMornia Pacific i and (Steamer New Worid ) males SPECIAL NOTICE. Passengers taking the 6 A. M. Morning Ex. far m reach San pp a nat -45 A. M. giving 4 hours in the cit » Tetarning by the 3.30 P. M. boat from San ncisco reach m byt tiple M. © ihe same da: i Tickets ve Short : atthe Western H, * ai oe “4 : checked throngh to call points on € D. C. HAS A ‘E.G.Northiup, Agent, arn No TH PHILIP DUCA.. ..--Proprieter, BROAD STREET, NEVADA CITY, ete Te ee Hair Cutting..-.-. eocews 25 Cents, SHAVING eceees.. peste ZH . Shampooing ..:...... 26 Baths— Hot er Cold,...25 « Hair Dressing Koom for Ladies and children TXeETH EXTkacTED. Leeches applied for 35 cents, Cupping cents. 4 : 2X W. K. SPENCER. JOHN PATTison.~ SPENCER & PATTISON, Successors to G. R. Crawford. Broad street.... ..Nevada City. AVING ADDED LARGELY TO THR H Stock of Goods, we shall keep constautly on hand an’ assortment of Handsome Gift Books, School Books, Initial Paper, Legal. Letter and _ Fancy Note PaperBLANK BOOKS, LEGAL BLANKS, GOLD PENS, PAPERS, PERIODICALS and MaGAZINES. and a general assortment—of STA: Office of the Western Union Telegraph Co. Nevada, Dec. 6th, 1869. For Christmas and New Year's Presents! Buy Something That Will Be Durable! CREAT BARCAINS! GOLDS WIT bas cn hand a Mag4he uificent Stock of Goods suitable for the cotming Holidsys. They consist of é Fine Shawls, Elegant Dress Goods, Cloaks, Fancy Articles, ete. etc. ete. Which he offers for sale at LOWER RATES than ever before offered in this city. DON’T BUY YOUR HOLIDAY PRESENTS UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THESE GOODS AND ASCERTAINED THEIR PRICES. Call on A. GOLDSMITH, a5 Corner of Pine and Broad Streets. H. S. CROCKER & CO. IMPORTING STATIONERS. oe Lowest Wholesale Kates in the STATE. BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS. ES" Blank Book Manufacturers, 42 and 44 J St. Sacramento. The Largest Office on the Pacific ry Ceast. = 9 Sacramento, Dec. Sth, 1869. A. AITKEN. ISRAEL ‘LUCE. AITKEN & CO., PREMIUM PIONEER MARBLE WORKS, V7 K Street, between Sitxh & Seventh, Bas SACRAMENTO, a 4 MONUMENTS, TOMBS, GRAVE STONES, MANTLES, \i. . TABLE TOPS, WASH STANDS, i, &c, &c, All kinds of work done in Indian < Diggings, Italian & Vermont Mar=. ble. "Sculpture and Ornamental work Jone in superior style: W.C. POPE, Agent, Grass Valley, where can be seen designs of everything in the Mar’ ble line. _ @11:3m NATIONAL EXCHANGE HOTEL BROAD STREET, NEVADA CITY. J. A. LANCASTER, Proprietor. . S well known Hotel is always open for A the accommovation of the traveling public. Large additions have becu made to it,and Sleeping Kooms are large,airy and comfortable and the Table will pene 1avorably with that of any Hotel in the State, The proprietor will spare no pains or expense to render his guesis comfortable. Stages for all parts of the State have their Office at this Hetel. . The House is kept open all night for ‘the accommodation of the traveling public. Billia with the Hotel. _ A share of public patronage is respectfully soliciced, Be JOHN A. LANCASTER. : Nevada City, Dec. lith, 1968. a TIONERY GOODS and FANCY ARTICI&S. . and it has been fitted up in elegant style. Ther@ Tables. and Bar connected © SS of t