December 18, 1879 (4 pages)

. ment. . Record-Union $50 for the best Christmas story. The Duily Cranseript,. ‘MEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA.~ ———— Thursday, Dec. 18th, $879. Accident at the Merrificid. A serious accident caused by the pr emature ignitio of some Pattison blasting powder, which is a recent Nevada City invention, occurred at the Mertifield mine about four o'clock ‘Yuesday afternoon. Jobn Marshal, an employe of ‘the Providence mining company who have used this explosive successfully almost exclusive. ly fortwo months past, at Mr. Merrifield’s request went to his claim to demonstrate its workings. A dry hole about three feet deep was drill‘ed. Marshal cut a cartridge in two, and placing ove half in the hole proceeded to push it to the bottom. As he yot it pushed part way down, it ignited, probably by friction. He stood directly over the charge, and the flames shot up into his face, blistering the flesh between the mouth snd forehead. The swah-stick which he was using as a ramrod was forced out, and pierced his upper lip, He was conveyed to his home in this city, and yesterday had not only: recovered his eyes ght, but was resting comfortably under Dr. Hunt's treatThe injuries received will probably not confine hin to the house more than a couple of weeks. . He is a married man with three young. children, and hasemany warm friends on account of his industrious habits, intelligence and reliability. Mr. Marshal has handled the powder in the Providence ever since its in-. troduction there, and had the utmost confidence in its safety. . John Pattison, the inventor of it, has inade tests under all conditions, and he and the injured man are equal y mystified as to the cause of the premature discharge. Scott's Flat, John Noyes, at Scott’s Flat, is doing regular washing in his hydraulic claim, and will make the first cleanup for the season in about two weeks. He uses 500 inches of water. The bank is of medium hight, and the gravel lead of a character to be worked to considerable profit. Geo Van (ordor has leased the Merril] and Jordan claim. ed two days after the recent storm, then the water supply failed. As goon as moro rains,conré he will recommence operations. Smith Hethington & Co., who have ground between the above men-+ tioned claims, have considerable pipeclay to contend with; but as they are hard workers wi . doubtless take out enough gold this season to amply repay their efforts. >> slevada County Literatures Among other prizes for literary productions, the management of the have offered one of Here isa list of the sketches that have been sent from Nevada county, with the places of residence of the . writers; ‘The Girls’ Fair,” Grass Valley; ‘‘Elenor’s Christmas Gift,” Columbia Hill; ‘School Days and After Days,” Nevada City. The:anmouncement of the award will. be made by publication of the successful story Christmas morning, Twenty-seven writers dave entered for the prize. one ><> —— Culbertson’ 8 Sailor Flat Mine. Dean Culbartson, sole owner of the Sailor Flat drift aud hydraulic claims above Quaker Hill, was in town yesterday. The tunnel drifting is in about 400 foet, for Prospecting is being carried on in the Lreast, in hopes of rediscovering thx main lead which was lost by a cave some two years ayo. able indications have been found recently, and unless some substantial deve opements are made soon, hydvaulicing will be commenced. The Sst. Auburn. Superintendent Kirby says that @ eam will be started up at Mt. Aubirn’s new hoisting works some time noxt week. ‘The imeline has a depth of 92 feet, bein s sunk with & whim aud well timbered. The present workings are seve al hundred feet ' east of the old shaft. The company own 3,000 feet on the ledge, which i; said to contain four parallel veins, ee 4 Ho for the Caruival. The ldahe Mine. The Union of “yesterday contained the annual report of the Idaho Mining Company, Grass Valley district. That paper says: Although the product of the mine and the dividends declared for the prevent year have been lower than any year since 1872, yet a yield in round numbers of $500,000, and dividends amounting to $168,950 shows the Idaho to be yet.a valuable property, and the recent improvement in the bottom .of the mine, on the 1100-foot level is an indication that the remarkable pay chute is far from being exhausted. A large amount of the rock crushed during the past year has been of a lower grade than that of previous years, and has lessened the average value per ton, while the cost of the He wash-,.' Very favormining aud milling shows an increase —-as for instance: Forthe year ending in December, 1878, the average yield per ton was $17.52, and the cost of mining: and milling $7.90} per ton; while for'the year 1879, the average yield per ton has been $15.432, and the cost of milling and mining $8.96} per ton, leaving a protit of $6.474 per ton. The entire product of the mine since the year 1869 has been $5,699,742,43, and the dividends, 124 in number have aggregated $2,703,200.~ The Idaho has been a great mine, and is li! kely to be worked to profit for years to come. oe A Squelcher. The Transcrrpr afew days since published an item to the effect that it was rumored here that the Trusdees of “played a cold deck,” when they recently advertised fora Truckee’s public schools so to speak, teacher. The Republican replies to the insinuation in this pointed manner: The rumor is“a bare-faced falsehood. It originated, we understand, with G.W. Oman, the dismissed principal, and has since been cireulated by those who possess as little brains and truthfulness as the person named. Mr. Mack, the newly elected principal, did not apply for the position until long Sfter the Trustees had advertised for a, teach» er. Had it been known that such an able and popular teacher could have been engaged, the ‘Trustees would not have had the slightest occasion for taking so much trouble in the matter, Ae One ae ge 447 Go to the Masquerade. ——-~—~> om — A Rare sAtowery Treat, Owing to an error of the type-setter, the TRANSC: Irr said that the next meeting of the Literary Society would take place in the Baptist church to-night, whereas the date . should have been fixedfor Monday evening ‘‘Somersaults,” the lecture to be delivered before the association then by a gentleman from the Kast, is said to bea literary production of more than ordinary merit. It embraces presentations of both the grave and humorous side of life, as observed by the author during several years of travel in America and foreign countries, The different phases of human emotion are pictured ina glowing manner. We are satisfied that the gentleman who has sogenerously agree tothus add tp the evening’s entertainment will be greeted witha crowded house, especially as no admission fee will be . charged. ° —_— The Street Crasadc. Epirer TRANseRIFT humiliating t—THt is rather to have to render the city full eredit for the repairs on Sacramente street, but to obey our “‘snis justice. I will state that the honorable Board of Trustees of Nevada City have in a magnanimous spirit that takes one’s breath away offered to give S®VEN DOLLARS towards repairing Sacramento street. -— In view of their proffering such a princely sum, they have resolved ‘to ap} oint eve of their number, (Mr. K Casper), a gentleman of great experence in road building, to superintend the ENTIRE work and see that the couuty spends $75 or $100 more to ,ood advantage. Thus it is that, according to Monsieur Gillet, the city debt is rolled up, and ‘don’t forget it.” W. H. Smrrn. periors” Lest. On the Sth of Decomber, in Nevada City, or between there and North Bloomfield, a gold and mosaic bar pin; design, bird and flowers, If thé tinder will return it to this office he will be suitably rewarde.l 18-1. Removal te Keund Mountain. G. W. Shearer, one of the owners in the Round Mountain drift gravel mine, and who has for some time past kept a prosperous boarding house on Broad street near the Nationsl Exchange, Hotel, will next week remove with his family to the neighborhood of the claim. He has purchased the large and comfortable house built at the latter place last summer by the Baird brothers, and will béard and lodge a ‘large nutr~ ber of the men at work in the vicinity. Mr. Shearer believes that Round Mountain is destined to soon become one of the liveliest camps hereabouts. . ' #4 Music by Elser at the Carnival. Aw Extensive Bailic. Twenty articles of jewelry, valued at a total of $750, will be raffled for at Cummings’ Hall, North Bloomfield, Christmas Eve. Tle list of articles includes a pair of diamond earrings walued at $350; two gold watches .at'$75 each; rings, chaius, bracelets, etc. 300 tickets are to be disposed of at $2.50 apiece, The affair is under the manegement of reliable parties who resides in that neighborhood. 447 Madaine Pauline for costumes. Beh Smoot, the Blind Man. R. N. Smoot, the blind than, has just received an immense stock of Holiday goods, embracing useful and oramental articles in vast variety. The assortment embraces the rarest novelties in the market. He has the bust of everything in the way of confectionery, toys, tobacco, cigars, fruits, etc, See his new ad. -_——_—_-3» « = --— -——— To-Night's Carnival. The sale of maskers’ and spectators’ tickets for to-night’s Carnival at Hunt’s Hall is already very extensive. The preparations in the way of decoration, etc., are about completed. <A tonsorial artist will occnpy one of the ante-roomsfor the convenience of those who require his attention. sar Everybody goes ‘to 0 the Masquetude. Recorder's Office Business. The following documents were filed in the County Recorder’s office for the week ending yesterday: 15 mining ovations, 26 deeds, 3 probate orders, 3 satisfactions of mortgages, 1 transcript of judgment, 2 powers of attorneys, 5 mortgages, 1 lease, 2 bounds, 11 patents, 1 homestead, ae Warrants Issued. The State Controller hs issued warrants as follows to Nevada county associations: Grass Valley Ladies’ Relief Society, $250; Nevada Benevolent Socivty, $250, a diedieat Found. A steel ring and key. obtain the same by c ‘lling at this ofdls > sna cto Don't Yeu Ferget it. .C. J. Brand’s, Broad stree!, next door td Blumenthal’s, is the only jewelry store in Nevada city where you can get 18 caret standard gold jewelry made to order, in any style desired, and mounted with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts, topaz, cameos, etc. Do not buy trash of those who have had no experience in the business and don't know gold from brass, but go to Brand's where you can get solid gold jewelry. dl6 A Nice Christmas Present, A choice assortment of Folding Chairs just received at Mra. J. E, Johnston’s Furniture Store, Commercial street, Call and see*them. Nevada City, December 10th,-tf. fice, Cheapest Place to Buy @resents. W. A. Sigourney, the well known crockery and glass dealer, is in receipt of a tine stock of articles snitable for holiday presents, to which he invites the attention of the pubic. Country dealers supplied. df One Multam Pro Parvo. Go to the Syue, Commercial S?., for good Beer and Cigars at 5 cents each. ~ al0-tf ami. Moliday Presents. Ihave just recéived a large assortment of Holiday Presents, and the best way for you to find out what my Goods consist of is by calling at my store on Broad street. ALEX. ZexKIND, Dec. 16, 1879. Owner can . }: Cherokee News. Our regular correspondent at Cherokee writes as follows under date of 13th instant} \ Messrs. Paul & Quick, of Badger Hill, having just returned from a hunting expedition in the. West Buttes, Sutter county, report game to be very plentiful. The last day they went out in a boat and succeeded in bagging 8 swans, 18 ducks and 12 geese. The wind sprang up daring the lay, and when they were returning their boat swamped and they were obliged to wade a mile and a half, waist deep, more or less, in, the water and-mud. When they got to the shore where they had tied their horses in the morning, the horses were gone. They soon meta farmer, however, who told them where to find them. Securing the animals they loaded the game into the wagon and hastened home as it was now getting nearly dark. In crossing the slough the horses had to swim and drag the wagon after them. These gentleme n spend a week or two every year In duck hunting, but altogether this year’s trip proved to be the best they have ever enjoyed, bagging more game and getting more duckings than on any previous trip. ‘ Mr. W. J. Rogers is on the. Ridge visiting his many friends. Cherokee folks were particularly glad to see him, as he tanght school here for two years and made mary warm friends, especially among the fair sex, Mr. J. Hi'l has rented the Hotel formerly owned and conducted by John Fitter, deceased, where. he will be gl d to accomomiate travelers and the public in general The new bell for the school house has come to the Oak Tree ‘ranch, twe miles fromm here, and we expect to soon hear it ringing on our fine school honse. J. I. Morgan, ex-editor of the Cherokee National, has opened a grocery and provision store in town, and is prepared to feed. the people on something more substantial than formerly, by appealing to the gastronomic instead of the literary tastes. School is running nice’ y with a very good attendance. Most of the men who have been working further up on the Ridge hav2 returned to winter in Cherokee, asthe upper country is too cold:and too much snow falls. Lhis makes town somewhat livelier than usual. eee Elser’s Orchestra Can be engaged to play at public and private parties, at very reasonable rates, . Apply to the agent, d4-Im Pror. FEHNEMANN. Yocal Instruction. Prof C. W. Halleck will begin next week giving private voice culture lessons. Orders teft at Bran¢ & Bassett’s bookstore, or at the Pro fessor’s residence on Boulder street. will be promptly attended to. A public singing class will be organized soon. d5-tf CTR TELE LT PEE PR SRS MARRIED. In Nevada City, Dec. 16th, 1879, by Rev. J. Sims, Francis Burns and Mrs. Fliza Ann J ohnston, all of this city. Hurrah foi the Blind Man! }querade ball. Sugar Pine Shingies For Sale. A No. 1 Shingle, made of the best quality of sugar pine lumber, for sale at $3.50 per thousand. For sale at the Ice House, on the Plaza, Nevada City. J. S. THompson, November 23d, 1879. > + < Fine Hams — Bacon.Charles . Kent, at the Keystone Market,. has just turned out from his smoke-house some of the finest Hams and Bacon ever offered for sale in Nevada City, which he offers at very ow rates. di4-tf. .ar Grand march. at 9:30. sa Unsurpassed tor Style and finish are the pictures made at the ‘Rudolph Photoev ” COLLINS < jal5 operator. Musical Instrument Agency. Prof, Halleck of this city has been appointed agent in Nevada county for. Sherman, Hyde & Co. San Francisco. He will sell sisson and organs atgreatly reduced rates. Easy iusta Iments, so that all can afford to buy. This affords an excelent op‘portunity to purchase a useful -Holiday gift for some triend or relative. Nevada City, December 14-té, i en £4 2eserved seats may be secured at Zekind’s cigar store for the masThere are 106 seats, which are being rapidly taken. Reserved seats are $l each. These secure the privilege of dancing after ntermission. Seats in the gallery 50 cents. d16-3t h AgStATiN COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA CI ba ge AS JUST RECEIVED. THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK —Oor— HOLIDAY GOODS, FANGY GOODS, . CONFECTIONERY, deen RR. N. SMOOoT, ( NE POOR ABOVE UNION HOTEL, has just received for the Holidays a fine stock of Toys, Fancy Work Boxes,, Dolls, Trumpets, Horns, Pistols, Aanuals, Pursés, Pocket Books, Boys’ Tool Chests, Churns, Monkeys, Stationery, ‘etc. CONFECTIONERY. The finest line of Faney Candy in the City such as P.norama Hearts, Panorama Eggs, Mixed Candies, Figs, Nuts, eto. CIGARS AND TOBACCO. My stock of Cigars and. Tobacco is complete, and I can offer better brands for less money than any store in Nevada City. I seli for 5 Cents, the same quality of Cigars that other places ask 10 Cents for. My 10 Cent Cigars are equal those eold at other places for two bits. Limes, Lemons and Oranges, A epecialty. Constantly received and sold NUTS, ETC., Ever brought 10 Nevada City, People of Nevada City and other parts of the county are invited .to call and examine his Goods and Prices before purchasing e sewhere.I guarantee to sell cheaper than at the lowest rates. d18-1m any other store in the mountaing, GO WITH THE cROWD Cards, our stock before buying. PALAIS ED cK en A ee elvis Refore purchasing your Holiday Goods « and see their Fine Stock of Giit Books, Scrap Books, Diaries for 1880, Gold Pens, Pencils,Elegant Papeteries, Autograph . and Photograph Albums, Card Cases, Fancy Desks, Picture Framé’, Dolls, Toys Dishes, Vases, Cups, Mugs, Wagons, etc. A Fine assortment of Fancy and Plain Card Boards, Fancy Card Case Hanging Baskets, Mottoes and Worsted. We have a fine stock of choice fresh Cand'es. Please call and examin-, BRAND & BASSETT, Main Street. ST Holiday Goods will be delivered to any ae of the City Fres, a ix “ The Evils of Over-Population ~ and the Remedy.” A PRIVATE LECTURE To Men Only, By J.J. OWEN, The veteran Editor of the jan Jose Mercury at : F amy Nevada Theatre, FRIDAY evening, Dee. 19th, at 8 o'clock sharp, 42 Respectfully submitted for the cone: eration of men who think. — ADMISSION FREE. GRAND CHRISTMAS BAlt. To be given under the auspices of the iV SOCIAL CLUB, —ON— THURSDAY EVE'G, Dec. 25th At Temperance Hall, Elser’s Fine String Band has been engaged for the occasion. Tickets $1.00. OYSTER AND CONFECTION. ERY DEPOT. binge HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE stock of choice ‘ German Lakohen Cakes, .Fresh Candies, Fancy Articles, . Fer the Holidays. 4S CTEE 1 Eastern A » } California. Always ou hand and served up in any stylé desired, Thankful for past patronage I respectfilly solicit a continuauce of the same ag ANTONIO TAM. asap “JEWELRY —FOR— Christmas and New Year’s oat RESERTS. LUETJE & BRAND, WATCHMAKERS3 —AND— THEWELERS, Broap Strext, Nevapa Crry, . AVE JUST RECEIVED ONE OF THE FINEST ASSORTMENTS OF WATCHES, ; JEWELRY, PLATED WARE, SPECTACLES, CLOCKS, ETC., Ever breught to Nevada County. Home MADE JEWELR A SPECIALTY, And gotten apinthe mest Beantiful, Styles Imaginable and set withDiamonds, Pearls, Rub)s, ‘~ Sapphires.* Amethysts, And other Precious Stones. Breastpina, Bar-rings, ‘ Chatas, Bipngs. Studs, ae. Warranted 18 Carats Fine. Silver and Plated Ware. A Beautiful assortment for the Holidays. Watches and Clocks repaired in the very best manner. As we do our own work, customers can rely upon getting everything done in the best man ner, and at prices lower than any other house considering the quality of goods. 4@ Ifyou want to make Holiday Presents, call on . LUETJE & BRAND. November 29, 1879. THE D NEVA Railroa _ The roa 1880 wi An»othe bydr .ulic There i regarding houses fo The He schools bi nes forty Those ‘ fail to att * at the Th Jas. M was in t that time Oaklan (Grass V: ment of 6 17th. The se1 of Milo L place to-1 evening. An un about to to indulg first-of n If it sl event is 1 ges will . siring to The n have exc forts thi stocks fo Wm, . Beedle « jured by at Virg The rs tice of dens on visit the Capt. of Thor county . couple o turns to ta SI -Carniva The . E3q., to was sole fore ye friends « portunit gratulat questior past en tion of « his effor factoril, popular plishme aa ¥ nival. Whe: C. J. large a silver a import and he any ho Also 1! descrip hand. Broad : goods ; Mas! and Dx & Cray cer . ade, The has ch Elvy . 29th, not di at the 2 subset ly Sa papers oll , Beau The for 50 and g prices before and s¢ “2 yuera

. ment. . Record-Union $50 for the best Christmas story. The Duily Cranseript,. ‘MEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA.~ ———— Thursday, Dec. 18th, $879. Accident at the Merrificid. A serious accident caused by the pr emature ignitio of some Pattison blasting powder, which is a recent Nevada City invention, occurred at the Mertifield mine about four o'clock ‘Yuesday afternoon. Jobn Marshal, an employe of ‘the Providence mining company who have used this explosive successfully almost exclusive. ly fortwo months past, at Mr. Merrifield’s request went to his claim to demonstrate its workings. A dry hole about three feet deep was drill‘ed. Marshal cut a cartridge in two, and placing ove half in the hole proceeded to push it to the bottom. As he yot it pushed part way down, it ignited, probably by friction. He stood directly over the charge, and the flames shot up into his face, blistering the flesh between the mouth snd forehead. The swah-stick which he was using as a ramrod was forced out, and pierced his upper lip, He was conveyed to his home in this city, and yesterday had not only: recovered his eyes ght, but was resting comfortably under Dr. Hunt's treatThe injuries received will probably not confine hin to the house more than a couple of weeks. . He is a married man with three young. children, and hasemany warm friends on account of his industrious habits, intelligence and reliability. Mr. Marshal has handled the powder in the Providence ever since its in-. troduction there, and had the utmost confidence in its safety. . John Pattison, the inventor of it, has inade tests under all conditions, and he and the injured man are equal y mystified as to the cause of the premature discharge. Scott's Flat, John Noyes, at Scott’s Flat, is doing regular washing in his hydraulic claim, and will make the first cleanup for the season in about two weeks. He uses 500 inches of water. The bank is of medium hight, and the gravel lead of a character to be worked to considerable profit. Geo Van (ordor has leased the Merril] and Jordan claim. ed two days after the recent storm, then the water supply failed. As goon as moro rains,conré he will recommence operations. Smith Hethington & Co., who have ground between the above men-+ tioned claims, have considerable pipeclay to contend with; but as they are hard workers wi . doubtless take out enough gold this season to amply repay their efforts. >> slevada County Literatures Among other prizes for literary productions, the management of the have offered one of Here isa list of the sketches that have been sent from Nevada county, with the places of residence of the . writers; ‘The Girls’ Fair,” Grass Valley; ‘‘Elenor’s Christmas Gift,” Columbia Hill; ‘School Days and After Days,” Nevada City. The:anmouncement of the award will. be made by publication of the successful story Christmas morning, Twenty-seven writers dave entered for the prize. one ><> —— Culbertson’ 8 Sailor Flat Mine. Dean Culbartson, sole owner of the Sailor Flat drift aud hydraulic claims above Quaker Hill, was in town yesterday. The tunnel drifting is in about 400 foet, for Prospecting is being carried on in the Lreast, in hopes of rediscovering thx main lead which was lost by a cave some two years ayo. able indications have been found recently, and unless some substantial deve opements are made soon, hydvaulicing will be commenced. The Sst. Auburn. Superintendent Kirby says that @ eam will be started up at Mt. Aubirn’s new hoisting works some time noxt week. ‘The imeline has a depth of 92 feet, bein s sunk with & whim aud well timbered. The present workings are seve al hundred feet ' east of the old shaft. The company own 3,000 feet on the ledge, which i; said to contain four parallel veins, ee 4 Ho for the Caruival. The ldahe Mine. The Union of “yesterday contained the annual report of the Idaho Mining Company, Grass Valley district. That paper says: Although the product of the mine and the dividends declared for the prevent year have been lower than any year since 1872, yet a yield in round numbers of $500,000, and dividends amounting to $168,950 shows the Idaho to be yet.a valuable property, and the recent improvement in the bottom .of the mine, on the 1100-foot level is an indication that the remarkable pay chute is far from being exhausted. A large amount of the rock crushed during the past year has been of a lower grade than that of previous years, and has lessened the average value per ton, while the cost of the He wash-,.' Very favormining aud milling shows an increase —-as for instance: Forthe year ending in December, 1878, the average yield per ton was $17.52, and the cost of mining: and milling $7.90} per ton; while for'the year 1879, the average yield per ton has been $15.432, and the cost of milling and mining $8.96} per ton, leaving a protit of $6.474 per ton. The entire product of the mine since the year 1869 has been $5,699,742,43, and the dividends, 124 in number have aggregated $2,703,200.~ The Idaho has been a great mine, and is li! kely to be worked to profit for years to come. oe A Squelcher. The Transcrrpr afew days since published an item to the effect that it was rumored here that the Trusdees of “played a cold deck,” when they recently advertised fora Truckee’s public schools so to speak, teacher. The Republican replies to the insinuation in this pointed manner: The rumor is“a bare-faced falsehood. It originated, we understand, with G.W. Oman, the dismissed principal, and has since been cireulated by those who possess as little brains and truthfulness as the person named. Mr. Mack, the newly elected principal, did not apply for the position until long Sfter the Trustees had advertised for a, teach» er. Had it been known that such an able and popular teacher could have been engaged, the ‘Trustees would not have had the slightest occasion for taking so much trouble in the matter, Ae One ae ge 447 Go to the Masquerade. ——-~—~> om — A Rare sAtowery Treat, Owing to an error of the type-setter, the TRANSC: Irr said that the next meeting of the Literary Society would take place in the Baptist church to-night, whereas the date . should have been fixedfor Monday evening ‘‘Somersaults,” the lecture to be delivered before the association then by a gentleman from the Kast, is said to bea literary production of more than ordinary merit. It embraces presentations of both the grave and humorous side of life, as observed by the author during several years of travel in America and foreign countries, The different phases of human emotion are pictured ina glowing manner. We are satisfied that the gentleman who has sogenerously agree tothus add tp the evening’s entertainment will be greeted witha crowded house, especially as no admission fee will be . charged. ° —_— The Street Crasadc. Epirer TRANseRIFT humiliating t—THt is rather to have to render the city full eredit for the repairs on Sacramente street, but to obey our “‘snis justice. I will state that the honorable Board of Trustees of Nevada City have in a magnanimous spirit that takes one’s breath away offered to give S®VEN DOLLARS towards repairing Sacramento street. -— In view of their proffering such a princely sum, they have resolved ‘to ap} oint eve of their number, (Mr. K Casper), a gentleman of great experence in road building, to superintend the ENTIRE work and see that the couuty spends $75 or $100 more to ,ood advantage. Thus it is that, according to Monsieur Gillet, the city debt is rolled up, and ‘don’t forget it.” W. H. Smrrn. periors” Lest. On the Sth of Decomber, in Nevada City, or between there and North Bloomfield, a gold and mosaic bar pin; design, bird and flowers, If thé tinder will return it to this office he will be suitably rewarde.l 18-1. Removal te Keund Mountain. G. W. Shearer, one of the owners in the Round Mountain drift gravel mine, and who has for some time past kept a prosperous boarding house on Broad street near the Nationsl Exchange, Hotel, will next week remove with his family to the neighborhood of the claim. He has purchased the large and comfortable house built at the latter place last summer by the Baird brothers, and will béard and lodge a ‘large nutr~ ber of the men at work in the vicinity. Mr. Shearer believes that Round Mountain is destined to soon become one of the liveliest camps hereabouts. . ' #4 Music by Elser at the Carnival. Aw Extensive Bailic. Twenty articles of jewelry, valued at a total of $750, will be raffled for at Cummings’ Hall, North Bloomfield, Christmas Eve. Tle list of articles includes a pair of diamond earrings walued at $350; two gold watches .at'$75 each; rings, chaius, bracelets, etc. 300 tickets are to be disposed of at $2.50 apiece, The affair is under the manegement of reliable parties who resides in that neighborhood. 447 Madaine Pauline for costumes. Beh Smoot, the Blind Man. R. N. Smoot, the blind than, has just received an immense stock of Holiday goods, embracing useful and oramental articles in vast variety. The assortment embraces the rarest novelties in the market. He has the bust of everything in the way of confectionery, toys, tobacco, cigars, fruits, etc, See his new ad. -_——_—_-3» « = --— -——— To-Night's Carnival. The sale of maskers’ and spectators’ tickets for to-night’s Carnival at Hunt’s Hall is already very extensive. The preparations in the way of decoration, etc., are about completed. <A tonsorial artist will occnpy one of the ante-roomsfor the convenience of those who require his attention. sar Everybody goes ‘to 0 the Masquetude. Recorder's Office Business. The following documents were filed in the County Recorder’s office for the week ending yesterday: 15 mining ovations, 26 deeds, 3 probate orders, 3 satisfactions of mortgages, 1 transcript of judgment, 2 powers of attorneys, 5 mortgages, 1 lease, 2 bounds, 11 patents, 1 homestead, ae Warrants Issued. The State Controller hs issued warrants as follows to Nevada county associations: Grass Valley Ladies’ Relief Society, $250; Nevada Benevolent Socivty, $250, a diedieat Found. A steel ring and key. obtain the same by c ‘lling at this ofdls > sna cto Don't Yeu Ferget it. .C. J. Brand’s, Broad stree!, next door td Blumenthal’s, is the only jewelry store in Nevada city where you can get 18 caret standard gold jewelry made to order, in any style desired, and mounted with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts, topaz, cameos, etc. Do not buy trash of those who have had no experience in the business and don't know gold from brass, but go to Brand's where you can get solid gold jewelry. dl6 A Nice Christmas Present, A choice assortment of Folding Chairs just received at Mra. J. E, Johnston’s Furniture Store, Commercial street, Call and see*them. Nevada City, December 10th,-tf. fice, Cheapest Place to Buy @resents. W. A. Sigourney, the well known crockery and glass dealer, is in receipt of a tine stock of articles snitable for holiday presents, to which he invites the attention of the pubic. Country dealers supplied. df One Multam Pro Parvo. Go to the Syue, Commercial S?., for good Beer and Cigars at 5 cents each. ~ al0-tf ami. Moliday Presents. Ihave just recéived a large assortment of Holiday Presents, and the best way for you to find out what my Goods consist of is by calling at my store on Broad street. ALEX. ZexKIND, Dec. 16, 1879. Owner can . }: Cherokee News. Our regular correspondent at Cherokee writes as follows under date of 13th instant} \ Messrs. Paul & Quick, of Badger Hill, having just returned from a hunting expedition in the. West Buttes, Sutter county, report game to be very plentiful. The last day they went out in a boat and succeeded in bagging 8 swans, 18 ducks and 12 geese. The wind sprang up daring the lay, and when they were returning their boat swamped and they were obliged to wade a mile and a half, waist deep, more or less, in, the water and-mud. When they got to the shore where they had tied their horses in the morning, the horses were gone. They soon meta farmer, however, who told them where to find them. Securing the animals they loaded the game into the wagon and hastened home as it was now getting nearly dark. In crossing the slough the horses had to swim and drag the wagon after them. These gentleme n spend a week or two every year In duck hunting, but altogether this year’s trip proved to be the best they have ever enjoyed, bagging more game and getting more duckings than on any previous

trip. ‘ Mr. W. J. Rogers is on the. Ridge visiting his many friends. Cherokee folks were particularly glad to see him, as he tanght school here for two years and made mary warm friends, especially among the fair sex, Mr. J. Hi'l has rented the Hotel formerly owned and conducted by John Fitter, deceased, where. he will be gl d to accomomiate travelers and the public in general The new bell for the school house has come to the Oak Tree ‘ranch, twe miles fromm here, and we expect to soon hear it ringing on our fine school honse. J. I. Morgan, ex-editor of the Cherokee National, has opened a grocery and provision store in town, and is prepared to feed. the people on something more substantial than formerly, by appealing to the gastronomic instead of the literary tastes. School is running nice’ y with a very good attendance. Most of the men who have been working further up on the Ridge hav2 returned to winter in Cherokee, asthe upper country is too cold:and too much snow falls. Lhis makes town somewhat livelier than usual. eee Elser’s Orchestra Can be engaged to play at public and private parties, at very reasonable rates, . Apply to the agent, d4-Im Pror. FEHNEMANN. Yocal Instruction. Prof C. W. Halleck will begin next week giving private voice culture lessons. Orders teft at Bran¢ & Bassett’s bookstore, or at the Pro fessor’s residence on Boulder street. will be promptly attended to. A public singing class will be organized soon. d5-tf CTR TELE LT PEE PR SRS MARRIED. In Nevada City, Dec. 16th, 1879, by Rev. J. Sims, Francis Burns and Mrs. Fliza Ann J ohnston, all of this city. Hurrah foi the Blind Man! }querade ball. Sugar Pine Shingies For Sale. A No. 1 Shingle, made of the best quality of sugar pine lumber, for sale at $3.50 per thousand. For sale at the Ice House, on the Plaza, Nevada City. J. S. THompson, November 23d, 1879. > + < Fine Hams — Bacon.Charles . Kent, at the Keystone Market,. has just turned out from his smoke-house some of the finest Hams and Bacon ever offered for sale in Nevada City, which he offers at very ow rates. di4-tf. .ar Grand march. at 9:30. sa Unsurpassed tor Style and finish are the pictures made at the ‘Rudolph Photoev ” COLLINS < jal5 operator. Musical Instrument Agency. Prof, Halleck of this city has been appointed agent in Nevada county for. Sherman, Hyde & Co. San Francisco. He will sell sisson and organs atgreatly reduced rates. Easy iusta Iments, so that all can afford to buy. This affords an excelent op‘portunity to purchase a useful -Holiday gift for some triend or relative. Nevada City, December 14-té, i en £4 2eserved seats may be secured at Zekind’s cigar store for the masThere are 106 seats, which are being rapidly taken. Reserved seats are $l each. These secure the privilege of dancing after ntermission. Seats in the gallery 50 cents. d16-3t h AgStATiN COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA CI ba ge AS JUST RECEIVED. THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK —Oor— HOLIDAY GOODS, FANGY GOODS, . CONFECTIONERY, deen RR. N. SMOOoT, ( NE POOR ABOVE UNION HOTEL, has just received for the Holidays a fine stock of Toys, Fancy Work Boxes,, Dolls, Trumpets, Horns, Pistols, Aanuals, Pursés, Pocket Books, Boys’ Tool Chests, Churns, Monkeys, Stationery, ‘etc. CONFECTIONERY. The finest line of Faney Candy in the City such as P.norama Hearts, Panorama Eggs, Mixed Candies, Figs, Nuts, eto. CIGARS AND TOBACCO. My stock of Cigars and. Tobacco is complete, and I can offer better brands for less money than any store in Nevada City. I seli for 5 Cents, the same quality of Cigars that other places ask 10 Cents for. My 10 Cent Cigars are equal those eold at other places for two bits. Limes, Lemons and Oranges, A epecialty. Constantly received and sold NUTS, ETC., Ever brought 10 Nevada City, People of Nevada City and other parts of the county are invited .to call and examine his Goods and Prices before purchasing e sewhere.I guarantee to sell cheaper than at the lowest rates. d18-1m any other store in the mountaing, GO WITH THE cROWD Cards, our stock before buying. PALAIS ED cK en A ee elvis Refore purchasing your Holiday Goods « and see their Fine Stock of Giit Books, Scrap Books, Diaries for 1880, Gold Pens, Pencils,Elegant Papeteries, Autograph . and Photograph Albums, Card Cases, Fancy Desks, Picture Framé’, Dolls, Toys Dishes, Vases, Cups, Mugs, Wagons, etc. A Fine assortment of Fancy and Plain Card Boards, Fancy Card Case Hanging Baskets, Mottoes and Worsted. We have a fine stock of choice fresh Cand'es. Please call and examin-, BRAND & BASSETT, Main Street. ST Holiday Goods will be delivered to any ae of the City Fres, a ix “ The Evils of Over-Population ~ and the Remedy.” A PRIVATE LECTURE To Men Only, By J.J. OWEN, The veteran Editor of the jan Jose Mercury at : F amy Nevada Theatre, FRIDAY evening, Dee. 19th, at 8 o'clock sharp, 42 Respectfully submitted for the cone: eration of men who think. — ADMISSION FREE. GRAND CHRISTMAS BAlt. To be given under the auspices of the iV SOCIAL CLUB, —ON— THURSDAY EVE'G, Dec. 25th At Temperance Hall, Elser’s Fine String Band has been engaged for the occasion. Tickets $1.00. OYSTER AND CONFECTION. ERY DEPOT. binge HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE stock of choice ‘ German Lakohen Cakes, .Fresh Candies, Fancy Articles, . Fer the Holidays. 4S CTEE 1 Eastern A » } California. Always ou hand and served up in any stylé desired, Thankful for past patronage I respectfilly solicit a continuauce of the same ag ANTONIO TAM. asap “JEWELRY —FOR— Christmas and New Year’s oat RESERTS. LUETJE & BRAND, WATCHMAKERS3 —AND— THEWELERS, Broap Strext, Nevapa Crry, . AVE JUST RECEIVED ONE OF THE FINEST ASSORTMENTS OF WATCHES, ; JEWELRY, PLATED WARE, SPECTACLES, CLOCKS, ETC., Ever breught to Nevada County. Home MADE JEWELR A SPECIALTY, And gotten apinthe mest Beantiful, Styles Imaginable and set withDiamonds, Pearls, Rub)s, ‘~ Sapphires.* Amethysts, And other Precious Stones. Breastpina, Bar-rings, ‘ Chatas, Bipngs. Studs, ae. Warranted 18 Carats Fine. Silver and Plated Ware. A Beautiful assortment for the Holidays. Watches and Clocks repaired in the very best manner. As we do our own work, customers can rely upon getting everything done in the best man ner, and at prices lower than any other house considering the quality of goods. 4@ Ifyou want to make Holiday Presents, call on . LUETJE & BRAND. November 29, 1879. THE D NEVA Railroa _ The roa 1880 wi An»othe bydr .ulic There i regarding houses fo The He schools bi nes forty Those ‘ fail to att * at the Th Jas. M was in t that time Oaklan (Grass V: ment of 6 17th. The se1 of Milo L place to-1 evening. An un about to to indulg first-of n If it sl event is 1 ges will . siring to The n have exc forts thi stocks fo Wm, . Beedle « jured by at Virg The rs tice of dens on visit the Capt. of Thor county . couple o turns to ta SI -Carniva The . E3q., to was sole fore ye friends « portunit gratulat questior past en tion of « his effor factoril, popular plishme aa ¥ nival. Whe: C. J. large a silver a import and he any ho Also 1! descrip hand. Broad : goods ; Mas! and Dx & Cray cer . ade, The has ch Elvy . 29th, not di at the 2 subset ly Sa papers oll , Beau The for 50 and g prices before and s¢ “2 yuera