December 20, 1873 (4 pages)

Tie Daily Srinscript. NEVADA CYTY, CAT.) . Saturday, Dee. 20th, 1878. Hard to Please. ‘The Appeal, ‘under the heading of *‘not fit,” thusly discourses on the appointment of John A. Rieghem, ,of ‘Ohio, to the Japanése mission: i ‘The appointment of John A. Bing-} ham to the Japanese mission does not give satisfaction. ‘We concur with a cotemporary who says. his appoihtment dees net réflect ally Credit “upokshe appointing power, and bis . confifmation in,the face ef all protests adds no lustre to the official ' career of the Senators who! voted for him. He is a back pay grabber, and corruptionist, and sahjectione ble to the massés. +>. The Appéal is hardto please. ‘Tho. . We weave off fabric light, ‘Pabstrong, A, Bingham is one of: the. most pril-{ For those who totf the whole day loug; : For those who are too light and gay, We Wolves Chak toBtop their play: And the patiént diies, ufiknowntefame; We weave * chaplet aronnd their names. liant men Ohio has ever produced, and she has produced many shining lights. “He represented a district of Ohio in Congress Many years in suc-pession,and when he'left the: halls of Lg Seis saan ase he. Was A, ais class iatary grab ahd took the Ebay: That was a contemptible fet’ of ‘his; but it } duties before -him tham he would “thave been had he not voted for fhe . “grab.” “Let justice be doute =_— __ the heavens fall. et We know that our friend, the di. : tor of the Appeal, isa high’minded moral Christian gentleman, opposed to corruption in all its forms, whether in Credit Mobilier transactions, salary grabs or subsidies, and there» : fore we cannot’ blatwe him for aniP madyerting strongly against persons ' ‘who may be guilty of committlng such acts. We have charity enough to believe that kad our friend been in Congress.at the ‘time the salary ter twe _ Our shatties the coolio: trade: Nevada Daily Transcript: In joint Convention to-day, Booth’ got fifty« eight vates, Farley thirty-nine, ShafGraves avd ‘McCallum changed to Booth. >> McCune excused, Higby abseiit. seen TELEGRAPH. Fares avain ae nS eos oD Barton the Sth of this. Sacramento, Dec. 19, L25 P.M," Yryonth introduced “info. the Assem. bly # bill entitled an act jto regulate fares and freights on Tailroads, es}teblish a reasonfible . maximum of Finney, tion’ and extertions; define the rights: of passengers and to regulatg.the business of all : railroad corporations within this State. The bill is an exa eeédingly long one and contains 44 > Weaving: {Contributed by Angusta.) rgth Two merry maids were out one day, And met an old friend on. their way; He saia—* ‘Good day,” and by your leave, When do you begin to weave? ‘Eyes laughing as bisown he met— = “Dear sir—we've not sone spinning yet. x Years passed BWAYs f age'p they met—. Well girls, and aré you weaving yet? Yes, weare weavings day and night é with rapid fight; ‘And the wedf We garnered in eatly days, . We are weaving now, in ygrious ways. Yes, -we are weaving~weavidg still; . Weaving with s right good wil; 3 And every we we take to’ preas,+ We-prag that God will surely bless; ___ ‘And wary kidd wish for ourold frienddweal ‘We Weave aS Ww ply our shoftle, of steel. i pfsections. The dst section enacts that if any railroad company doing busitiess in this State, whether incorpo-. rated under the laws of California or nat “shall charge, ‘collect, de, mand, or receive more than a fare and reasonable rate_o; toll. or com. pensation the) portation of passengers or freights of any description, or for the use and transportation of any car upon its track or any of ité branches shall be decjared guilty Bf extortion; and mpon conviction shall be dealt with as provided in sectiofis 2,.3, 4, 5, 6, 7, ‘8,9, and 10 of this act.’’ Section 2 provides that if any railroad company.shall violate any of the, previsjong of the first section they "shall be . : guilty of a violation ofthe act, and section 4; fixes the pena a fine of not less than $14 nor “more than $5,000 for the first offense— not less-than $5,000 nor. more; than $10,000. for the second eieune; and a wakes him no less—qualified for the Hiiat yoraan “Fixed by Frank Page, M. C.—Goolie Labor Prohibition. Hon. H, F, Page, ow worthy Con-’ gressman, a few days-ago introduced into the House of Bepresentatives at Washington, ‘# bill to prohibit the employment of coolie laber, making . it a felony punishable by a fing of from $2,000 to $5;000,and imprisonment from two to three years,to contract or attempt to contract to supply the labor of any coolies brought heretofore or hereafter to‘use, in violation of the.Acts of February 19th, 1862, and February 9th, 1869, prohibiting Penalties are aiso for the third offense, not less than $10,000" ‘ior more “than “$20,000. For any subsequent offense Ahey shall be ligble’ toa fine of $25, 000. ment by the Governor of three’ persons to be known as Rajlroad Commissioners, who shall hold office for 4 yents and dutil theif } Ancceth Gnd ae életted-and qualified. © ~Section 8 provides that no person shall be appointed a Commis sioner that As any way connected with any railroad.company, and prohibits sueh.Commissioners from becoming interested ii any railroad charges, ptesent unjust: discriminap. Section 7 provides for the, &ppointtending’ the @emmissioners’ seleviete +: We elect persons to iepelient us in our legislative assemblies, and pay them for their seryices, and we don’t propose that they shall shift the barthens of offi¢e upon the shonldersof othérs by creating new Offices at the expense of the people. The Legislature can ‘pass a law to fix the maximum of fares and freights just as well as to leave it to Commissioners, and f they shall be found too igh or too low they can be modified or entarged at the next of the General Assembl y, two. years hence. Horace Greeley’s Spirit Predicts Booth’s Election ay: The Chronicle was repiesented at a scene given by Mr, Feost4i mous “‘medium”’—at the tel, but a report of the frather’ remarkable manifestations / witnessed upéa the occasion is ‘necessarily omitted for want of space. One ‘thing,’ however, deserves to be men-. friends of Governor Booth, and. as such we hasten to “‘place it where it iwift do the most good.” The Rey. 'T. Start King was {supposed to be invisibly standing around ready for mis¢ellaneous remarksand was asked ‘in Joint Convention tomorrow?” ‘Here the shade of Horace Greeley interposed, and elbowing the parson out of the way--no doubt with a ghostly aside of ‘‘This is politics, just my strong suit, so-let me bave a ,prophetical shy at them,” chipped in chirpily with the following: “Booth will have a majority; but can't.say how much.” The medium wrote that: out, fortunately not Pd imitation of the lamented H. G.’s “/ealigraphy, however. If the ghost spake truly, we will: evermore put faith iu, Foster and his spooks; bnt if he does not receive, a majority we shall ‘befiéve that dead.men don’t know any more about closely contionéd asa cfu of comfort for the . ‘How.many yetes will Boot have} ic grab'was enacted, he would have voto apply ‘to cases of coolies brought company while holding office. tested elections than live ones do, without the medium is extra well cme * chéaper than for 2ny previous year,. his stock of GIFT ANNUALS, fiinest engravings. a beautiful book or photograph album. a Houses, for saie at. ‘publishers’ Prices.” may be termed a standard work. cludes a fine selection of Port-folios, Writing Desks, Gold Pens Fine Inkstanda, 3 Pormontes, > Dotis;— Printing Presees, Magic Lanterna, Motto Cups And Saacers, Musical Instruments, — Perfamery,. Toilet Soaps, ‘Hair Brushes, Etc. Those who wish to make presents during theholidays, there is nething so aj-propriate or that: wi'l be so highly appreciated as ; : ; merican. as well as forei 23 i 3 ted against the pneaaure and spurned waetuleante eli «ndde’to ric Seetion 9 provides for the’ ‘oath posted on how the political pins are i the offered morley: We esteem him acts for daaidb@ Wt: Bietdrm. ““cooto be, tiken by the Commissionset. Bo says the Chronicle vs} the ‘Z for his.virtues,, Mae scrytas think he) lies.” The bill also mak ces the . em-. ets hefore entering apon the Auties 18th instant. i lacks that charity” for’ ‘singing avi ployment of coolies so ought i into of the office, “ : : chitetesns Free ‘ tals that Panl pid — ae pe this country a misdemeanor, nishSection 10 fixes the salary of the sent ihe ata — sei ai iP tude of sins. e don’t profess to “able by a fine of $2,000, on ‘of Commissioners at $3,000 each. The a y evening wi be as upright ‘and moral as our Ariend of the Appeal, therefore we do 4 wot view Johu A. Bingham in the ae same light he does.‘The ‘Prospect. ; "Phe Oakland Transcript, after givingithe result of the vote on Wedwhich is to be paid to the informer, and the remainder to the coolié;after paying his passage te his. native 2 RLS KE : / . country. / office to be at Sacramento. are allowed tary who s annum salary. They ca rent, and. a Seereli receive $2,000 per’ © How is it? Representative Swift, in his speech Section 3 provides that no railroad company in, this Stateshall charge or collect a higher or greater rate of « North San Juan, Dec. 16th, 1373. JHE wadirbtgdied ‘has just received a large assortment of Holiday Goods. is stock for the. approaching hel days:is x Z, larger, of fimer quality, more varied and . . ges COMING oat Hay. ing had long experience, a perfect’ knowledge of the business, its wants ma requirements, he fecls confident that his present stock of gouds,will give entire satisfaction. The public are invited to cali and examine PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, PORTICAL WORKS, Béautifaliy bound and illustrated with the . JUVENILE BOOKS, Choice single volumes and sete of booke. A large assertment of the Best Juveniles, issued frem the, different Publishin “*Retai Every boek bass reputation and na addition to the aboye my stock in4 Games, A: ‘Picture Frames, Vases, Artificial Flowers, = Ete. Together with s general assortment of TOYS AND FANCY ARTICLES. -P. H, BUTLER. Christmas Eve, and. the little ones, and the big ones too, will be expecting Santa Claus to make them his ariuinal visit; We learn that Christ. . iad tiees will be put up ifi the. Methodist and Congregational churches. In the former church, no person;-old nesday for U. 8. Senator, in, joint . Convention, says: The question now is; where will Booth get his five votes, necessary for.au election? Five’ votes are as bard to get sometimés’ as twenty. The Republicans claim thatthe twens ty-two. will stand by the Republic banner without flinching, and “vill probably have accessions to their canks. The Demociits will not weaken, and:the result, Ag that na : a election will be had). watlees ers is‘@ compromise. (// Be We do not 2 with the Treal ; script. Wedd met believe that the § “+22 will ra ty the Republican os Danner without flinching, or if théy do they v4 L have accessions to, their ranks,” we. believe .the 41 a Democra stick to their/candi; Ri a “ “date. We bélieve: that ‘eVery repre: /sentative of the people is bound td i / “ obey the will of his” constituents, im ye when he knows what it is, or if he 1m Ff je cunnot, then he should resign. . Manymen were élected to the Legislature wander an ‘implied pledge ‘to : their ‘constituents “that they would a / vote for Senator Casserly,or him out } ot the way, for Governor Borith} re Senator Hendricks, of Butte county, & _ _ ia one of them, Sénater O’Connot Bs ef this coutity. is another. We be. : be elected, and we believe see . . Booth. will @ man. : ¢ for Béndtor. ° * i On ursday. last, one vote was 8 in joint Convention. fdr Seba; 4 r for the long term, bias ithe fol: Ba _J Aowing result: ivi 8 . Booth, Independent, 56 a ; . Farley, Democrat, 41 aa McShafter, Republican, ay ; i . Total, 18. Dine National Aenntay of Fratice is a a proposal to restore ; : ; pall. property of the deceased . er ean ;s Nepoleon een Ms widow 3, 000, 000 ‘frances, Pare _ ain tp Beat wo 12 >it . +a questionsaf privilege, and relating lieve a Senator for the long term wil} ; . eho was formerly ‘a vedere Tand well known to all old time = '. Valley #hd "Nevada Coutitythen, di made in the Hotise a few days'ago’én to the bargain intrigue and corruption wag exposed by Judge Wallace, said that he and Edgertbtr hiet q ge Wallace accidentallyin, the ll of the Golden Eagle hotel, and he intimated, if ha did not say it in so many words; thut'all the convergation he had with Judge Wallace ¢ the Senatorial question was ‘h the ‘hall’ aforesaid. The Odkland Transcript of the 18th ‘charges tha the three persons, , Wallace, r+ ton: and Swift went up stairs to.a secluded room; aid held a ipa confereuce of two hours duration. . How is it? Canitbe possible that Swift, like Walliice, is guilty of deception? We ask the. Union to éxplain, or, if-it will not condeseend to do so, we ask Mr. Swift to arise to CONt queen of privilege.’ ’ : See it Brevitios. a We cull the following frome Grass Valley Union: Dr: Simpson is ona visit ‘e. old home: The man that strack Hot “Billy . Patterson—but Dr. Coombs with a bopt over/the head; wasn’t laborin q under delirium tremens at all, at all; He was, delirious, from. some,-9 ex “cause, ¢. discrimination tion, of exto’ ‘the bill.» — and — iA al i i same. Shanghaio or Buff Cochin tribe, thig . PPX see im deponent saith’) not, streyéd away} from Boston, Ravine, where, he,. longs, and was found in Grass ley. His name is ‘Ben McQatiley at We are sorry for that ecanse the Exchange. Hotel, of Grass » place, says the. Union of toll‘or eompensation. from. due person or corporation for transportation ef freight and ‘passengers, ‘thin is charged to other persons for the same purpose, Therémust be nd" . All must be treated . alike; it matters not who the parties! are or what their business. Porsany . . violation of this section the company shal be deemed guilty, on convic-. * abd fan ai to a Section 14: allows the'Commission-, ets and theif Secretary to travel over: lings ¢ ‘of railroads free. Sectign.12 provides tne “duties of the Commissioners and makes it incumbent upon them to eommence, snits againstall railroad companies who Yiplate any of the provisions of, ‘Section! Hig? provides thatithe Com. . itissioners shall make for each’ and every, railroad corporation, as soon . . as practicable, schedules of reasona-: “. ee taxinrin’rates of cHarges for the transportation of pussengers. and . . freight, and they may, from time to, time, revise, alter and. change, the, fixed, must ‘be advertised. A’ big rooster, whethior of’ “tig . S*iBRtS ° usta “the Conimissionéts ofits provisions, the ine Ga Caaaloes and Attornthe opinion that it has been onttetiy . . or young will be allowed to have more than two presents on the tree. have a present put on the tree by the’ teachérs, and no Presents whatever will be allowed from the outside, the object being to treat all the scholars alike. There is: to be a tree, however, in the city, which is free to all, rich and the National Exchange Hotel, are . making arrangements té.haye an old. fashioned Christmas Eve. . The-tree will be. put up in the parlor, and ar\ ranged and decorated by the ladies. ‘Byerybody, is invited to put all the resents on the tree they want to, from.a stick of candy to a gold watch of enjoying @ social dance in fhe spacious dising hall of ‘the National. ‘It is whispered thata veritable Santa the eccasion. . e * ty . nity: Tinta Bliven; Leroy Johnson, er * Hisgppxeene thas tendered Tieiih-Segedbeld Ghat: ‘hie! epitalplt.aMall { state thet he-was alereat turkey hunterand a tolerably good fiddler. . Tete or) ¥. ix ot aa phe — bees freee? we Jo eer Betiin’ Of > w svbkete Dowager . Hef om Tn the latter church each schelar will . ” T = JUST RECEIVED peor, old and young. The ladies at}. Claus will patina an appearance on . : ‘N. W. ok “The stock eonsists of Ladies’ and Geetlomens’ Fine Bratelets: and chain. The old-timed ‘‘misleto. ™ Chains, all kinds,bough” will be'suspenided, and after . .Bleeve Buttons, . . . the, didtwibitiod of . presents,’ those} OC ge aay who desire, will have an opportunity ALSO. pry CONSISTING OF «9 Fea and Table Spoons, RINGS, PORTE MON N TER, as Broad Street, Nevada. Watches, J fake Silver Ware, &e. Diamond Rings, Pins& ssattons, Gold ‘Watches and Chains, ‘Ladies fine Coral, Amethyst, Onyx, Cameo, Quartz, Topez, Pearl ‘and ‘Gold Setts. SOLID™'SILVER WARE] LADIES;“CHILDRENS SETTS, NAPKIN “We préesunie hd was named! re the Ella Hamilton: Lettie . Holbrook, hase tab saleod shines: i lorei bed, tess!) ©) ovine 100 . . ygary~ Hurley Louisa Schnider, Oe Thay are using dromedarigg! ern iF epee 90 gonarhas i cageth examiClemence Isaord. __ PRESTON’S. ing wp Main strest in Grass: Valley), natin of the bill we age inclined to EE alee ita aos oem road, ‘When we sawit last,bad humps rari rhode pk a ad reaign ii poy “Wes enough without unporting MOTs! mal pe An A every matter abies “i ve : ie —— Chess ‘CANDY, DackaakpscStepbeaSmit broth; . tion, and peexidesreniedite tox’ enday . 229 Se President. “) p238t er of C,. W, Smith, proprietor of the . q sare ne oe thé] 4 necewriy “decéased Virginian’s DRUGGIST.” 10 ¥ Ko3 “AEYADA DRUG STORE. <i # ie! Pkusrow,” ese maximum ra scsey Ir "The following names aretplaced on aera fe xd ‘. the roof honor in the Grammar SILVER PLATED WARE. The next following sections’ fix the school for the amotith -énding Dec. ; ; San ch crt bonse that may be cbasged . Mrs. .M.L. Watson, teacher: Mary . : Call and see. for -yourselves, or the conveyance of passengers and Nolan, Minnie Irish, John, ‘Ragan, ae ww. KNOWLTON. Maggie Nolan, Daniel McFall, Sarah (tbe premises:: She 29. Linidgston, Waitt Porter, Peank : 5-. Broad Street, Nevada City. mainder of the bill’ provides for the Llon, Charley MoGibbons, Phillip Berets, Des, GEA. anil ‘ihénner of cominehcing an . Treyise, Ida Allen, Susie Hother. POHLET GOODS dls noobie ek Ranged sall, ‘Bawrencd-Mutlea, Prank ChestFORTHE, HOLIDAYS! “ By eee or Medd and 736? Street, . ; A wre ait Bo as . ! -THE~ FRE who study Economy DURABILITY -and ELEGANCE . Should visit the Fine JEWELRY . ESTABLISHMEN? ba STELER, ~ No.4 MILL STREET [Near Main Street. ] He Having just returned from San ¥Franciséo with the most mag= nificent and grandest as. sortment of DIAMOND RINGS, PINS AND BUTTONS, _ Ladies’ and Gentlemens’ Fine Ladies fine Coral, Amethys,, Onyx, Cameo. Quartz. Topaz Pear! and Gold Sets. * Fine Bracelets, Quartz Chains, Sleeve Buttons, Collar Buttons. a Gents’ Pins and Emblems and Charms of all kinds. —ALSO— * Consisting of TEA & TABLE SPOONS, Ladies, Childrens’ Sets, Napkin Rings, Cups; Gard Uases, Port Monnaies, . Butter Knives, AND A FULL LINE OF SilverPlated Ware And other Articles too Sainerons .to mention, all ofj which be offers : for sale J CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE ON ‘THIS © COAST! hands, and for Casi, he’ cain'affcrd te te SELL CHEAPER THAN ail OTHER HOUSE.say The public is cordially invited to eall and examine the stock befuve purchasing elsewhere. All goods sold by“him are warratted as represented. cae Clocks Cleaned and. Repaired by the most skillful workman in the State, and warranted fot one year. paired by myself, Being a practical Jeweler by trade I guarantee satis ~ P, STELER. ta” Orders from the county promptly attended to. Grass Valley, Dec, Ast. ibn HOLIDAYS are.0OMING. ‘Where cai wo getNice Presents F For Our Friends? NO TS bij a waa ts alge BRS “4 : To be found in this part of the State. The Goods are offered at Owe Puices iat , Peover before, His Stéck “of Silver ELEG. . HE-DEFIES . uslity of Goods at less prices than be does. . dattsta ceumaien tee -aiauas and ape . Lpearenrves OF tine fant: Goods sold aONE PRICE—FOR cast. Grass Walley. Gold Watches and Chains,Solid Silver Ware ‘ As he buys his.Goods from fires” N. B,=-All kinds of WateBes and” All kinds of Jewelry made andre — faction for all work done im mysbopToys, ©: Tt does on¢ through Ed. general varie , a few doors “on hand the holiday good this town. him in pel market, and of the best time for fatl ” in their toys for their chi bor’s childr store is just goods want kinds of to thiseity. vinee yours _ Statements, — ¢ : Cig: J. Jacob street, bet * cial, has stock of to he will sell ciseo rates tlass—a N gar.at less be purcha: Country d siding ontain regio. county sh their purc is a fair a fore wort! Ne We lea be a relia ka mine, city, and limits, ha City gen The Neb mines in “days it p _its owner Closing All the trict clo: days. 4 weeks f1 tended ‘t the clas: morrow cerning “No1 ject cf y whether « tenande fort anc or of th dren w! of a pre reaches marriag "your Sit you ho prattlix —neve BR ASST sure in Pick loy's. Fry’ Lester The new c peel, « spices _. other have Store

Tie Daily Srinscript. NEVADA CYTY, CAT.) . Saturday, Dee. 20th, 1878. Hard to Please. ‘The Appeal, ‘under the heading of *‘not fit,” thusly discourses on the appointment of John A. Rieghem, ,of ‘Ohio, to the Japanése mission: i ‘The appointment of John A. Bing-} ham to the Japanese mission does not give satisfaction. ‘We concur with a cotemporary who says. his appoihtment dees net réflect ally Credit “upokshe appointing power, and bis . confifmation in,the face ef all protests adds no lustre to the official ' career of the Senators who! voted for him. He is a back pay grabber, and corruptionist, and sahjectione ble to the massés. +>. The Appéal is hardto please. ‘Tho. . We weave off fabric light, ‘Pabstrong, A, Bingham is one of: the. most pril-{ For those who totf the whole day loug; : For those who are too light and gay, We Wolves Chak toBtop their play: And the patiént diies, ufiknowntefame; We weave * chaplet aronnd their names. liant men Ohio has ever produced, and she has produced many shining lights. “He represented a district of Ohio in Congress Many years in suc-pession,and when he'left the: halls of Lg Seis saan ase he. Was A, ais class iatary grab ahd took the Ebay: That was a contemptible fet’ of ‘his; but it } duties before -him tham he would “thave been had he not voted for fhe . “grab.” “Let justice be doute =_— __ the heavens fall. et We know that our friend, the di. : tor of the Appeal, isa high’minded moral Christian gentleman, opposed to corruption in all its forms, whether in Credit Mobilier transactions, salary grabs or subsidies, and there» : fore we cannot’ blatwe him for aniP madyerting strongly against persons ' ‘who may be guilty of committlng such acts. We have charity enough to believe that kad our friend been in Congress.at the ‘time the salary ter twe _ Our shatties the coolio: trade: Nevada Daily Transcript: In joint Convention to-day, Booth’ got fifty« eight vates, Farley thirty-nine, ShafGraves avd ‘McCallum changed to Booth. >> McCune excused, Higby abseiit. seen TELEGRAPH. Fares avain ae nS eos oD Barton the Sth of this. Sacramento, Dec. 19, L25 P.M," Yryonth introduced “info. the Assem. bly # bill entitled an act jto regulate fares and freights on Tailroads, es}teblish a reasonfible . maximum of Finney, tion’ and extertions; define the rights: of passengers and to regulatg.the business of all : railroad corporations within this State. The bill is an exa eeédingly long one and contains 44 > Weaving: {Contributed by Angusta.) rgth Two merry maids were out one day, And met an old friend on. their way; He saia—* ‘Good day,” and by your leave, When do you begin to weave? ‘Eyes laughing as bisown he met— = “Dear sir—we've not sone spinning yet. x Years passed BWAYs f age'p they met—. Well girls, and aré you weaving yet? Yes, weare weavings day and night é with rapid fight; ‘And the wedf We garnered in eatly days, . We are weaving now, in ygrious ways. Yes, -we are weaving~weavidg still; . Weaving with s right good wil; 3 And every we we take to’ preas,+ We-prag that God will surely bless; ___ ‘And wary kidd wish for ourold frienddweal ‘We Weave aS Ww ply our shoftle, of steel. i pfsections. The dst section enacts that if any railroad company doing busitiess in this State, whether incorpo-. rated under the laws of California or nat “shall charge, ‘collect, de, mand, or receive more than a fare and reasonable rate_o; toll. or com. pensation the) portation of passengers or freights of any description, or for the use and transportation of any car upon its track or any of ité branches shall be decjared guilty Bf extortion; and mpon conviction shall be dealt with as provided in sectiofis 2,.3, 4, 5, 6, 7, ‘8,9, and 10 of this act.’’ Section 2 provides that if any railroad company.shall violate any of the, previsjong of the first section they "shall be . : guilty of a violation ofthe act, and section 4; fixes the pena a fine of not less than $14 nor “more than $5,000 for the first offense— not less-than $5,000 nor. more; than $10,000. for the second eieune; and a wakes him no less—qualified for the Hiiat yoraan “Fixed by Frank Page, M. C.—Goolie Labor Prohibition. Hon. H, F, Page, ow worthy Con-’ gressman, a few days-ago introduced into the House of Bepresentatives at Washington, ‘# bill to prohibit the employment of coolie laber, making . it a felony punishable by a fing of from $2,000 to $5;000,and imprisonment from two to three years,to contract or attempt to contract to supply the labor of any coolies brought heretofore or hereafter to‘use, in violation of the.Acts of February 19th, 1862, and February 9th, 1869, prohibiting Penalties are aiso for the third offense, not less than $10,000" ‘ior more “than “$20,000. For any subsequent offense Ahey shall be ligble’ toa fine of $25, 000. ment by the Governor of three’ persons to be known as Rajlroad Commissioners, who shall hold office for 4 yents and dutil theif } Ancceth Gnd ae életted-and qualified. © ~Section 8 provides that no person shall be appointed a Commis sioner that As any way connected with any railroad.company, and prohibits sueh.Commissioners from becoming interested ii any railroad charges, ptesent unjust: discriminap. Section 7 provides for the, &ppointtending’ the @emmissioners’ seleviete +: We elect persons to iepelient us in our legislative assemblies, and pay them for their seryices, and we don’t propose that they shall shift the barthens of offi¢e upon the shonldersof othérs by creating new Offices at the expense of the people. The Legislature can ‘pass a law to fix the maximum of fares and freights just as well as to leave it to Commissioners, and f they shall be found too igh or too low they can be modified or entarged at the next of the General Assembl y, two. years hence. Horace Greeley’s Spirit Predicts Booth’s Election ay: The Chronicle was repiesented at a scene given by Mr, Feost4i mous “‘medium”’—at the tel, but a report of the frather’ remarkable manifestations / witnessed upéa the occasion is ‘necessarily omitted for want of space. One ‘thing,’ however, deserves to be men-. friends of Governor Booth, and. as such we hasten to “‘place it where it iwift do the most good.” The Rey. 'T. Start King was {supposed to be invisibly standing around ready for mis¢ellaneous remarksand was asked ‘in Joint Convention tomorrow?” ‘Here the shade of Horace Greeley interposed, and elbowing the parson out of the way--no doubt with a ghostly aside of ‘‘This is politics, just my strong suit, so-let me bave a ,prophetical shy at them,” chipped in chirpily with the following: “Booth will have a majority; but can't.say how much.” The medium wrote that: out, fortunately not Pd imitation of the lamented H. G.’s “/ealigraphy, however. If the ghost spake truly, we will: evermore put faith iu, Foster and his spooks; bnt if he does not receive, a majority we shall ‘befiéve that dead.men don’t know any more about closely contionéd asa cfu of comfort for the . ‘How.many yetes will Boot have} ic grab'was enacted, he would have voto apply ‘to cases of coolies brought company while holding office. tested elections than live ones do, without the medium is extra well cme * chéaper than for 2ny previous year,. his stock of GIFT ANNUALS, fiinest engravings. a beautiful book or photograph album. a Houses, for saie at. ‘publishers’ Prices.” may be termed a standard work. cludes a fine selection of Port-folios, Writing Desks, Gold Pens Fine Inkstanda, 3 Pormontes, > Dotis;— Printing Presees, Magic Lanterna, Motto Cups And Saacers, Musical Instruments, — Perfamery,. Toilet Soaps, ‘Hair Brushes, Etc. Those who wish to make presents during theholidays, there is nething so aj-propriate or that: wi'l be so highly appreciated as ; : ; merican. as well as forei 23 i 3 ted against the pneaaure and spurned waetuleante eli «ndde’to ric Seetion 9 provides for the’ ‘oath posted on how the political pins are i the offered morley: We esteem him acts for daaidb@ Wt: Bietdrm. ““cooto be, tiken by the Commissionset. Bo says the Chronicle vs} the ‘Z for his.virtues,, Mae scrytas think he) lies.” The bill also mak ces the . em-. ets hefore entering apon the Auties 18th instant. i lacks that charity” for’ ‘singing avi ployment of coolies so ought i into of the office, “ : : chitetesns Free ‘ tals that Panl pid — ae pe this country a misdemeanor, nishSection 10 fixes the salary of the sent ihe ata — sei ai iP tude of sins. e don’t profess to “able by a fine of $2,000, on ‘of Commissioners at $3,000 each. The a y evening wi be as upright ‘and moral as our Ariend of the Appeal, therefore we do 4 wot view Johu A. Bingham in the ae same light he does.‘The ‘Prospect. ; "Phe Oakland Transcript, after givingithe result of the vote on Wedwhich is to be paid to the informer, and the remainder to the coolié;after paying his passage te his. native 2 RLS KE : / . country. / office to be at Sacramento. are allowed tary who s annum salary. They ca rent, and. a Seereli receive $2,000 per’ © How is it? Representative Swift, in his speech Section 3 provides that no railroad company in, this Stateshall charge or collect a higher or greater rate of « North San Juan, Dec. 16th, 1373. JHE wadirbtgdied ‘has just received a large assortment of Holiday Goods. is stock for the. approaching hel days:is x Z, larger, of fimer quality, more varied and . . ges COMING oat Hay. ing had long experience, a perfect’ knowledge of the business, its wants ma requirements, he fecls confident that his present stock of gouds,will give entire satisfaction. The public are invited to cali and examine PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, PORTICAL WORKS, Béautifaliy bound and illustrated with the . JUVENILE BOOKS, Choice single volumes and sete of booke. A large assertment of the Best Juveniles, issued frem the, different Publishin “*Retai Every boek bass reputation and na addition to the aboye my stock in4 Games, A: ‘Picture Frames, Vases, Artificial Flowers, = Ete. Together with s general assortment of TOYS AND FANCY ARTICLES. -P. H, BUTLER. Christmas Eve, and. the little ones, and the big ones too, will be expecting Santa Claus to make them his ariuinal visit; We learn that Christ. . iad tiees will be put up ifi the. Methodist and Congregational churches. In the former church, no person;-old nesday for U. 8. Senator, in, joint . Convention, says: The question now is; where will Booth get his five votes, necessary for.au election? Five’ votes are as bard to get sometimés’ as twenty. The Republicans claim thatthe twens ty-two. will stand by the Republic banner without flinching, and “vill probably have accessions to their canks. The Demociits will not weaken, and:the result, Ag that na : a election will be had). watlees ers is‘@ compromise. (// Be We do not 2 with the Treal ; script. Wedd met believe that the § “+22 will ra ty the Republican os Danner without flinching, or if théy do they v4 L have accessions to, their ranks,” we. believe .the 41 a Democra stick to their/candi; Ri a “ “date. We bélieve: that ‘eVery repre: /sentative of the people is bound td i / “ obey the will of his” constituents, im ye when he knows what it is, or if he 1m Ff je cunnot, then he should resign. . Manymen were élected to the Legislature wander an ‘implied pledge ‘to : their ‘constituents “that they would a / vote for Senator Casserly,or him out } ot the way, for Governor Borith} re Senator Hendricks, of Butte county, & _ _ ia one of them, Sénater O’Connot Bs ef this coutity. is another. We be. : be elected, and we believe see . . Booth. will @ man. : ¢ for Béndtor. ° * i On ursday. last, one vote was 8 in joint Convention. fdr Seba; 4 r for the long term, bias ithe fol: Ba _J Aowing result: ivi 8 . Booth, Independent, 56 a ; . Farley, Democrat, 41 aa McShafter, Republican, ay ; i . Total, 18. Dine National Aenntay of Fratice is a a proposal to restore ; : ; pall. property of the deceased . er ean ;s Nepoleon een Ms widow 3, 000, 000 ‘frances, Pare _ ain tp Beat wo 12 >it . +a questionsaf privilege, and relating lieve a Senator for the long term wil} ; . eho was formerly ‘a vedere Tand well known to all old time = '. Valley #hd "Nevada Coutitythen, di

made in the Hotise a few days'ago’én to the bargain intrigue and corruption wag exposed by Judge Wallace, said that he and Edgertbtr hiet q ge Wallace accidentallyin, the ll of the Golden Eagle hotel, and he intimated, if ha did not say it in so many words; thut'all the convergation he had with Judge Wallace ¢ the Senatorial question was ‘h the ‘hall’ aforesaid. The Odkland Transcript of the 18th ‘charges tha the three persons, , Wallace, r+ ton: and Swift went up stairs to.a secluded room; aid held a ipa confereuce of two hours duration. . How is it? Canitbe possible that Swift, like Walliice, is guilty of deception? We ask the. Union to éxplain, or, if-it will not condeseend to do so, we ask Mr. Swift to arise to CONt queen of privilege.’ ’ : See it Brevitios. a We cull the following frome Grass Valley Union: Dr: Simpson is ona visit ‘e. old home: The man that strack Hot “Billy . Patterson—but Dr. Coombs with a bopt over/the head; wasn’t laborin q under delirium tremens at all, at all; He was, delirious, from. some,-9 ex “cause, ¢. discrimination tion, of exto’ ‘the bill.» — and — iA al i i same. Shanghaio or Buff Cochin tribe, thig . PPX see im deponent saith’) not, streyéd away} from Boston, Ravine, where, he,. longs, and was found in Grass ley. His name is ‘Ben McQatiley at We are sorry for that ecanse the Exchange. Hotel, of Grass » place, says the. Union of toll‘or eompensation. from. due person or corporation for transportation ef freight and ‘passengers, ‘thin is charged to other persons for the same purpose, Therémust be nd" . All must be treated . alike; it matters not who the parties! are or what their business.. Porsany . . violation of this section the company shal be deemed guilty, on convic-. * abd fan ai to a Section 14: allows the'Commission-, ets and theif Secretary to travel over: lings ¢ ‘of railroads free. Sectign.12 provides tne “duties of the Commissioners and makes it incumbent upon them to eommence, snits againstall railroad companies who Yiplate any of the provisions of, ‘Section! Hig? provides thatithe Com. . itissioners shall make for each’ and every, railroad corporation, as soon . . as practicable, schedules of reasona-: “. ee taxinrin’rates of cHarges for the transportation of pussengers. and . . freight, and they may, from time to, time, revise, alter and. change, the, fixed, must ‘be advertised. A’ big rooster, whethior of’ “tig . S*iBRtS ° usta “the Conimissionéts ofits provisions, the ine Ga Caaaloes and Attornthe opinion that it has been onttetiy . . or young will be allowed to have more than two presents on the tree. have a present put on the tree by the’ teachérs, and no Presents whatever will be allowed from the outside, the object being to treat all the scholars alike. There is: to be a tree, however, in the city, which is free to all, rich and the National Exchange Hotel, are . making arrangements té.haye an old. fashioned Christmas Eve. . The-tree will be. put up in the parlor, and ar\ ranged and decorated by the ladies. ‘Byerybody, is invited to put all the resents on the tree they want to, from.a stick of candy to a gold watch of enjoying @ social dance in fhe spacious dising hall of ‘the National. ‘It is whispered thata veritable Santa the eccasion. . e * ty . nity: Tinta Bliven; Leroy Johnson, er * Hisgppxeene thas tendered Tieiih-Segedbeld Ghat: ‘hie! epitalplt.aMall { state thet he-was alereat turkey hunterand a tolerably good fiddler.. . Tete or) ¥. ix ot aa phe — bees freee? we Jo eer Betiin’ Of > w svbkete Dowager . Hef om Tn the latter church each schelar will . ” T = JUST RECEIVED peor, old and young. The ladies at}. Claus will patina an appearance on . : ‘N. W. ok “The stock eonsists of Ladies’ and Geetlomens’ Fine Bratelets: and chain. The old-timed ‘‘misleto. ™ Chains, all kinds,bough” will be'suspenided, and after . .Bleeve Buttons, . . . the, didtwibitiod of . presents,’ those} OC ge aay who desire, will have an opportunity ALSO. pry CONSISTING OF «9 Fea and Table Spoons, RINGS, PORTE MON N TER, as Broad Street, Nevada. Watches, J fake Silver Ware, &e. Diamond Rings, Pins& ssattons, Gold ‘Watches and Chains, ‘Ladies fine Coral, Amethyst, Onyx, Cameo, Quartz, Topez, Pearl ‘and ‘Gold Setts. SOLID™'SILVER WARE] LADIES;“CHILDRENS SETTS, NAPKIN “We préesunie hd was named! re the Ella Hamilton: Lettie . Holbrook, hase tab saleod shines: i lorei bed, tess!) ©) ovine 100 . . ygary~ Hurley Louisa Schnider, Oe Thay are using dromedarigg! ern iF epee 90 gonarhas i cageth examiClemence Isaord. __ PRESTON’S. ing wp Main strest in Grass: Valley), natin of the bill we age inclined to EE alee ita aos oem road, ‘When we sawit last,bad humps rari rhode pk a ad reaign ii poy “Wes enough without unporting MOTs! mal pe An A every matter abies “i ve : ie —— Chess ‘CANDY, DackaakpscStepbeaSmit broth; . tion, and peexidesreniedite tox’ enday . 229 Se President.. “) p238t er of C,. W, Smith, proprietor of the . q sare ne oe thé] 4 necewriy “decéased Virginian’s DRUGGIST.” 10 ¥ Ko3 “AEYADA DRUG STORE. <i # ie! Pkusrow,” ese maximum ra scsey Ir "The following names aretplaced on aera fe xd ‘. the roof honor in the Grammar SILVER PLATED WARE. The next following sections’ fix the school for the amotith -énding Dec. ; ; San ch crt bonse that may be cbasged . Mrs. .M.L. Watson, teacher: Mary . : Call and see. for -yourselves, or the conveyance of passengers and Nolan, Minnie Irish, John, ‘Ragan, ae ww. KNOWLTON. Maggie Nolan, Daniel McFall, Sarah (tbe premises:: She 29. Linidgston, Waitt Porter, Peank : 5-. Broad Street, Nevada City. mainder of the bill’ provides for the Llon, Charley MoGibbons, Phillip Berets, Des, GEA. anil ‘ihénner of cominehcing an . Treyise, Ida Allen, Susie Hother. POHLET GOODS dls noobie ek Ranged sall, ‘Bawrencd-Mutlea, Prank ChestFORTHE, HOLIDAYS! “ By eee or Medd and 736? Street, . ; A wre ait Bo as . ! -THE~ FRE who study Economy DURABILITY -and ELEGANCE . Should visit the Fine JEWELRY . ESTABLISHMEN? ba STELER, ~ No.4 MILL STREET [Near Main Street. ] He Having just returned from San ¥Franciséo with the most mag= nificent and grandest as. sortment of DIAMOND RINGS, PINS AND BUTTONS, _ Ladies’ and Gentlemens’ Fine Ladies fine Coral, Amethys,, Onyx, Cameo. Quartz. Topaz Pear! and Gold Sets. * Fine Bracelets, Quartz Chains, Sleeve Buttons, Collar Buttons. a Gents’ Pins and Emblems and Charms of all kinds. —ALSO— * Consisting of TEA & TABLE SPOONS, Ladies, Childrens’ Sets, Napkin Rings, Cups; Gard Uases, Port Monnaies, . Butter Knives, AND A FULL LINE OF SilverPlated Ware And other Articles too Sainerons .to mention, all ofj which be offers : for sale J CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE ON ‘THIS © COAST! hands, and for Casi, he’ cain'affcrd te te SELL CHEAPER THAN ail OTHER HOUSE.say The public is cordially invited to eall and examine the stock befuve purchasing elsewhere. All goods sold by“him are warratted as represented. cae Clocks Cleaned and. Repaired by the most skillful workman in the State, and warranted fot one year. paired by myself, Being a practical Jeweler by trade I guarantee satis ~ P, STELER. ta” Orders from the county promptly attended to. Grass Valley, Dec, Ast. ibn HOLIDAYS are.0OMING. ‘Where cai wo getNice Presents F For Our Friends? NO TS bij a waa ts alge BRS “4 : To be found in this part of the State. The Goods are offered at Owe Puices iat , Peover before, His Stéck “of Silver ELEG. . HE-DEFIES . uslity of Goods at less prices than be does. . dattsta ceumaien tee -aiauas and ape . Lpearenrves OF tine fant: Goods sold aONE PRICE—FOR cast. Grass Walley. Gold Watches and Chains,Solid Silver Ware ‘ As he buys his.Goods from fires” N. B,=-All kinds of WateBes and” All kinds of Jewelry made andre — faction for all work done im mysbopToys, ©: Tt does on¢ through Ed. general varie , a few doors “on hand the holiday good this town. him in pel market, and of the best time for fatl ” in their toys for their chi bor’s childr store is just goods want kinds of to thiseity. vinee yours _ Statements, — ¢ : Cig: J. Jacob street, bet * cial, has stock of to he will sell ciseo rates tlass—a N gar.at less be purcha: Country d siding ontain regio. county sh their purc is a fair a fore wort! Ne We lea be a relia ka mine, city, and limits, ha City gen The Neb mines in “days it p _its owner Closing All the trict clo: days. 4 weeks f1 tended ‘t the clas: morrow cerning “No1 ject cf y whether « tenande fort anc or of th dren w! of a pre reaches marriag "your Sit you ho prattlix —neve BR ASST sure in Pick loy's. Fry’ Lester The new c peel, « spices _. other have Store