December 23, 1877 (4 pages)

_ ble. _ present—according to , Tilden would not fill the — bill, tant The Daily Bransevipt NEVADA OETY. GALA. 4 on rs December 23, 1877, a LEA EE —— eee ae Gko. M M. MOTT 4s our only aiithorized Ageut tn Sacranyento. © He -will ‘receive Advertisements and Subscriptions for the TRANSCRIPT, and receipt for us in eur name. oo = Why Do They.Snub Himt One Samuel J. Tilden, whilom candidate of the Democratic party for the htghest office within the gift of the people ot the United States, receives aa occasional notice ‘from Xepiiblican newapapers—the organs “of the unterrified leaving him severely alone, asa rule. When a short time sincé somehody said that there were rumors afloat concerning the ousting of Mz. Hayes from the Presidential chair, and the subsequent installing ef Mr. Tilden in his stead, the Democratic press actually sat back on its haunches and laughed outright. To the majority ot the -» editorial. fraternity who had labored so heartily and so long for the success of the unwashed, there was something so ludicrous in this threatened onslaught of “Samivel ” and his colorts who were to thus seek redress for the “ wrongs”: to which they had been _ compelled to bow their proud necks, that the knights of thé quill on ‘that’ side of the question forgot to say a word about it. is that the Democrats of the United _ States do not have one iota of interest as to whether Mr. Tilden has or has not been~‘“‘ wronged.” ‘They have giggea back on him with the yvreatest degree of coolness imaginaIn Rutherford B. Hayes they recognize the right man in the right place, the one whom, above-all oth~ ets is calculated to lead the country through the troublous Limes of the their doctrine, _ As the Louisville Courier-Journal bluntly remarks, ““ We [the Democrats. will receive, ra of Mr. Hayes’ » favors thankfally, but shall be very careful tovote:-the Democratic ticket,” . They do not want, Tilden, but they do want “ spoils.” “Every energy is now being bent in the direction of remodeling the party and establishing it, upon a firmer political basis than ever. Everything seems to have conspired to their assistance since the last election, and now all they ask is that in 1880 their , nominee will be the accepted candidate. He will be one who will Jook out for tlieir interests in tbe direction of all that may enhance their opportuni-« ties for personal aggrandizement, Mr, they seem to have concluded. Samuel J., is said by his friends, to be an hon«st man. .Then we wonder why the Democracy snubs him 80 ?. The Income Tax. x A Herald’s Washington dispatch gays: A sub-Committee of Ways and Means wili probably report to the who.e Committee a proposition to re-impose the income tax, the olyect being to obtain by this means meet a decrease of tobacco tax and one ‘or + swo other, internal taxes. The are: gument made in favor ct the income, tax is that the Mastern-seaboard and Middle States now pay far less inter_mal tax than‘the Northwestern and Southern States ; that property and production is overtaxed in these latter, compared with the burdens borne by the former, and that an income tax would equalize the load. Western and Southern members of the House very generally favor the income tax, and the measure is especially strong among Northwestern members, and who say that Government bonds are almost all all owned in the seaboard: States ; that these areexempt from taxation . aod that-anincome tax is the. only way to reach bondholders, ~~ em Holiday Presents G. W. Welch has the largest stock . “ of Holiday Goods ever brought to this town. Nothing can be more acceptable for a present for old, or young than « ; good Book. agi aera a Christmas Candies, Can be bad im any quantity of Joho Jack, He has the best lot in this city. d21 <p eudiie Gold Plated Ware. } C. 3. Brand has @ nice stock of “gold plated ware, which is just suit‘. daylight, and stole everything ‘could lay their: bunds on. he spoils . « The truth of the matter . Festival, which will consist of + On Friday last a gang of about a dozen Chinamen went to M, Jusends cabin; on Wineis Bavine, iu broad consisted of. groceries, tools, clothing, etc., to the value of some . $200: Mr, Jasend was engaged at work a short distance away, and saw the -Mengotian freekooters in the act of getting away with bis property. He immediately started toward them, but gpon coming within gunshot distance discovered that they were heavily armed. Kuowing that he could nut succdéssfaliy ‘cope with them single-handed, Mr. Jasend hastened away forreinforcements, which, however, he failed to secure, and when he returned the Chinamen bad disappeared with their, plunder. The robbers should be summarily dealt with, if captu:ed. Exempt Firemen, A meeting of the Exempt Firemen was held at the Hali of Pennsyivania Engine Company No: 2, on Friday evening last. There was-« goodly number present, and all were in favor of orgunizing themselves int.’ a society, whieh will meet once a month heresiter. The following . named gentlemen were duly elected officers >. President—N. P. Brown. Vice President—Ed, Muller, Secretary—H. H. Haskins, Treasurer—G. von Schmitibtrg. A committee egnsisting of Ed. Maller, G. von Schmittburg and N. P. Brown, was appointed on Constitution and By-laws. All exempt firemen in this city are Tequested to call on the Secretary aud sign the roll. oe Shrimps. We havé searched the records of the Democratic party for a spark of purity, tried to find at least one argument in favor of unrestricted Chinese immigration, and even in our younger days essayed to make a whistle from a pig’s tail; bpt that in our old age we should have endeavored to satisfy our appetite by devouring a half-bushel of shrimps, we consider the most foolish grasping after impossibilities of all. A a Time to Eat, Yesterday was the shinies day of the year. It was nevertheless long enough to allow time to take three square meals-between the rising and the setting of the sun, and that's about all some people care for, oe Oe me : About Christmas. Inthe TRANSCRIPT of Tuesday morning next we will tell old andl young all about Christmas; its origin, growth, and what it is good for now-a-days. ee The Coming Festivities. Proparations on an extended scale are being made jor the observance of Christmas at the various churches in a manner which cannot but carry joy to the hearta of the little ones. Pity for them that “Santa Claus” does not really havea being, so that the awakening of after years. would not destroy the beautiful illusion. What Wise People Say. \ ‘bhe weather prophets warn us to look out for a dry winter, in case it does not rain before the 25th of December. We don’t see as we are ‘ablé to do anything about it, more. than grumble, if it doesn’t rain for a month, Christmus at Trinit y Church, Services to-day. a8 usual. On Christmas Eve the children of the Parish will hold their Santa Claus singing and the reception ‘of Claus, with his bag of Christmas Day there oly Communion, all these services. Gro, R. Davis, Rector, Silwer Plated Ware. C, J. Brand bas an elegant assortment of silver plated ware, in new patterns, which he will sell cheaper than any other > dealer in Nevada count. The Place to go to Where you can find a suitable presént for all, is at Welch’s Book and Music Store, Bibies, Prayer Books, Juvenile Games, Views, Gold Pens and Fancy Goods in great varicty. , Cdk ae rar Buy your Clothing at Casper's ed for mere presenta. zat rte aay ete. n9-tf \doestived Saat ES Ehyle: they} pare as devoid of character 4s th jsuthin’? I bain’t had nothin’ t’ eat . Tlastrated Catalogue and _ Fioral Nevada City and vicinity is overgun at present with @ host of tramps }—-the most of them lazy goatee ~ “flush” of cheek. They cone < your back door, and demand bot ¢ cofkey with cranberry sauce; they stop you near your home and want money for alodging; they unfalteringly pull the front door bell out of its socket and demand a new shitt with, ruffled its washing when it becomes soiled. How many of them ever ask if you Indeed, they scorn the idea of de-} scending to manual labor! i He was a fair representative of the fraternity who stopped one of our citizens jast in frobt of the Union Hdtel, the other day. “Mister, wou’t you gi’ me‘a little far two days.” The ragged coat nitdiohie scarce covered the nakedness, the toes which peeped from the russet-colored shoes, the sunken ¢heek and hollow eyes all seemed to whisper atale of suffering, The man of business, who had a . warm fireside, a loving wife and rosy cheeked children awaiting him at bome, beheld the beggar’s woe, and pity filled his heart. Taking out a ‘bright new silver half-dollar from bis well-filled purse, he dropped it. into. the outstretched hand. ‘ Tears of gratitude streamed from the old tramp’s eyes, ‘God bless ye, sir!’ he exclaimed fervently;and added,as he turned toward the door of an adjacent saloon, ‘‘won’t you step in and take a‘drop: of the craytur with me, sir?”’ -— oe The Methodist Ladder. From what we can learn the ladder. at the Methodist Church, text Monday night, will be a very beautiful affair. Whether it will resemble the lidder Jacob saw we cannot+tel, but At will certainly attract the atteution-+ of all the litle human angels who may be able to get. to the church. The Church will be nicely decorated besides, wnd will present a very attractive appearance. .A number of the children ate in training, and the ex. ercises will be varied and interesting, yet notlong. A first,;rate time is expected and no one should miss being there to enjoy it. There will be no charge for-admission. All are invitto put presents on the ladder. for their friends, —— oe Congregational Church. Services at the Cpngregational Church as usual. Subject in the Morning:—‘‘Tbe great Iiluminator.”’ Evening:—‘'The easiest way is the best way.’’ . Sits, Pastor.ee St. Louia Luger. Jo. Pettit, at the Gold Room, is just in receipt of a supply of St. Lous Lager Beer, which is a first-class article. : He has also just received an invoice of XX Bourbon. whisky, which is “ way up.” > Vick’s Catalogue. We have received Vick’s Annual Guide for the year 1878:° In this ‘catalogue.can be found almost every . variety of seeds and bulbs worthy of culture, with price list attached. The different classes of flawés are arranged iunder appropriate headings, so tat there is no difficulty in finding anything that may be desir: ed. Orders for any of these may be sent to James Vick, Rochester, New York, aud received by Postoffice or Express,” Vick issues an illustrated Monthly Magazine, ef 32 ‘pages, fine wood cats, and one colored Plate. ricé $1. 25 per annem. Boys Shot. Two boys named Dolan and Richards -were accidentally skot at Moore's Flat, on Monday last, under vircumstances which forcibly illustrate the totsl unreliability of firearms at alltimes. They were playing ina slaugbter-house where some cattle were being killed. The butcher’s pistol having been laid to one side, accidentally fell to the ground and was discharged, the bull tearing one of the boys toes off, and then passing into an ankle of the other. The wounds produced are not serious, although rather painfal. _W. B. Coe has just received a beantifal assortment of Christmas Slippers. Go andsee them, d23-lw —_—_—r+-—__—3 ‘Those sigars Joba Jack ya . d fee and mince pie. and cold roast tur. bosom, and a few dimes to) pay for . . “portanity. . have a little work to do, thongh?+}. “ Bagtiee. lemilven. There will be services in ‘thé Bap. fist Church to-day as ena), Snbject in =e “Christ 'g. Greatest 6} Revelation téMan,” Subject. in the pvening,, “Christ i in the Pore King: doms.”" Thousands, it may be, will oyepa the coming year that is now so cluse at hand, in that city where the tenants never change residence, and friend and foe live together in* per. fect peace: Will we spend * the. remaining Sabbaths in God’s house? With many, it muy be their last. opG. W. Scort, Pastor. a 5 Roger Conlan, . ‘Who has the agency’ of this city for the celebrated Milwaukee Lager Beer, informs us that the demand is so great for it on this coast that the firm is unable to-supply theorders. He will receive another invoice ina few days. _. You Gan’t do better Thanto go to John Jack’s and buy of.bim candies of every variety, nuts of all kinds, fruits, toys, cigars, tobacco aud other things, because he has a great variety apd sells them cheap. d21 _. tavkey shoot. . There.will be a Turkey shoot ta the Nevada Rifle Association grounds on Monday, commencing at 10 o’clock, Several hundred turkeys have been engaged. Come all ye spertames: d22-2¢ Jewelry You May Depend Upon. C.J. Brand will manufacture to order and on short notice every kind of Jewelry, with 18-karat gold. . He has some béautiful designs on hand, suited to the taste of the mort fustid. iuos. eal Reinstated Dr. Lemuel J. Draper, who was removed in 1865 from his position as Assistant Surgeon in the United States “navy, has been reitistated, with pay for thirteen ycars and ten -months. John Jack, Pine Street, Has the best cigars of any horse in Nevada City. dal. Haves he will make no changes in his Cabinet. A veritable Bourbon, he learus nothiny and forgets nothing. vows / oe ‘In tho sortie from Plevna the Turks lost not less than 6,000 men killed, and as many wounded. —_ oo Hon, Jown W. Dwitne.ue is in Washington. He is oneof tne ablest nfen of Pacific coast. : Freight at the Depot. Freight was received yesterday for the following named parties : American Mining Co., Hee Lee, Geo. E, Turner, A. Walrath & Co., W.J. Johnston, Powoll & Naffziger, H. MeNalty, O. P. Stidger, Jackson & Richards, W. R.-Coe, E. T. Whiteworth, A. A. Smith, Block & Furth, H. Guenther, ‘Shurtleff & Jamieson, Weber & Chaty, W. A. Sigourney, John Jack, C. F. Robinson, G. W. Welch, Quong Tuck, F. G. Gaild, Bubring-& Chisholm, T’ Williams. « iv wife,” semarked one Benedict to another, “ has just the loveli. : est head of hair you eversaw. When slie lets 1t down it reaches in a mags of ringlets “below her. waist.” & that’ 8 norhing,” replied the other; “when my wife lets hers down, it fulis to the floor.” , , Grand Variety. -Wobn Jack bas the gratidest variety city. < he te Overcoats of alk shades and weizhts, at Caspre 3 ndtf od Grand Display of Candies, é&c. The largest and finest lot of Candies, Nats, etc., ever brought to Ne. vada City, can now _be seen at Ans toine Tam’s, on Pisfe street. His stock embraces every kind imaginable, atid the hest af all, they are dilafgest manufactories -Lin the State, and are of course fresh. Those candies are just the kind the}-people want, and Tam will sell them lower than any other. dealers in the county. Go and see{them. for youre selves. Tam has aleo. on hand a . large stock of fresh Eastern Oysters, which he will serve up in any style desire Orders from families promptly attended to. Don’t forget to.go co Antoine Tam’s if you want to get nice Candies, Nuts; Oysters, ete. d19-tf Great Reduction in Dry Goods For the next tén days by A. Blumenthal, corner Broad and Pine streets. In order to enable everyone to buy-a' Holiday present for a little money, I will reduce black silks, black and colored cashmeres, empress. cloths, basket cloths, snowflakes, rustic cloths, alpacas, waterproofs, kid glovesin 1,2 and 3 buttons, initial handkerchiefs, sbawls, cloaks, furs, fancy and domestic goods, etc., and a great many articles too numerous to mention. All are invited to examine the goods before purchasing. A. BLUMENTHAL; Cor. Broad and Pine sts. Cc. J. Brand Has jost received a nice lot of goods for Christmas presents, and he intends to give good bargaius to all his eustomers. Before you buy aby nice presents go and examine his stock. Remember the place—on Broad street, next to Blumenthal’s store, ° ati te Casper keeps the latest and the best styles of Men’s and Boy’s Clothing. n9-tf d-19 _ There are 2,000,000 yeast cells in one of Leef’s Yeast Cakes—try one. te New Style of. Hats, at CaspEn’s Nevapa, Nov. 9, 1877. NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS 5, ieee is hereby given that the AND PAYABLE AT THE ., OFFICE OF THE CITY MAPSHAL, On Broad Street. F a9” All Taxes remaining unpaid on the" First Monday in Jan., 1878, Will Be DELINQUENT, will be added thereto after that date. R. B. MORRISON, Nevapa, Deo. 24, 1877. City Marshal. NOTICE. ae holding demands against the Murchie Goldand silver Mining Company are hereby notified to -“ SILK stockings, with lace medallions covering the instep, are $30 a pair,’’ remarks a fashion note, And yet people wonder why so many}. editors remain single, —~> HOTEL ARRIVALS. Union Hotel. JACOB NAF®ZIGER, Proprietor. Fatvax, December 21st, 1877. H Hill, City DJ McKinney, City A Snider, OVakland E T Barber, Oakland £ G Freeland,San F ‘C Kluper, San Fran S T Murehie, Mine T Redmeyer,. Wash W Carroll, Washing © Novay, leas Val W HStehr, Red Dog Viole Stehr, Red Dog J heed, M Fiat ¥F Cassin Jr, 8S Fran T Thomas, Lit York H L Bacon, Sacrame J Hanly, City Walther, Susanville J Andez.on, City F A Sacket, Oit ir Cit C C Perkius, 8 ¥ Ad Danforth, AO Gove, City Mrs Cee, Kansas Cit HOTEL ARRIVALS., . Nations] Yxchange Hotel. A. BE: HANSON, Proprietor. . Farrar, December 21st, 1877, be BV. NX D Oarter, City G C Sawyer, §an Fran I Jewitt, I Jewitt , City Fee Meg ge D Collins, Gras Val J Seeley present them Within thirty days from date hereof for paymert, at the cffice of the Secretary of said Company, Room No. 19, Mercbants Tey, ce street, ‘San Francisco, FREELAND, Nevada, Dec, 21, isi QW. Secretary. Bankrupt Notice. % the District Court of the United States, forthe District of California: In ‘{ the matter of Philander H. Belden, volnntary bankrupt. This is to give notice that on the 19th day of December, 1877, a Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued against the estate of Philander H. Belden, of Nevada City, in the County of Nevada, and State of California,,.who has been adjudged a Bankrupt on his own petition; that the payment. of any debts. and the delivery of any property belonging to such bankrupt, to him or his. use, and the transfer of any property by him, are forbidden by law . That a meeting of the creditors of the said ; bankrupt, to prove their debts, ahd to choose one or more assignees of his Estate, will be holden at Rooms Nos, 25 and 26, in the building situated on n. e. corner of Washington and Battery streets, of the city and couuty of San Francisco, befere Samuel J. Clarke, Jun., on the fourth dsy of January, A. D. 1878, at ite m. E.P MAKSELLUS.U. 8 . Marshal, ~o<8 8 ey En, ~ a . @@Mk J. F. HILL, t Thomas, ist York ¢ Hud. Phe pho! & 2. x. “Wiahaberteny of ens, ors E Poage, ures Site (aBRuces, ‘BUceiEs, ‘ay, Laird, is Snvder San Fran J G Wilsen, Reno . EXPRESS, THOROUGHBRACK,, L ; Juan J an Jar 3 Seren fncy,San : 3 Sine = *. San 8 i _, AND QUARTE ‘WAGONS, . B Campbiil, Ben me “ae (or. 1364 and J ste, SACRAMENTO, Cra-g, Colfax si , a92-4. jo of candies, to, ie found in this CITY TAXES ARE NOW DUE, and 3 per cent. T fiave in Stock the most eotupiete ingen ment of STOVES, -‘TINWARE, CROCEERT ‘: PLATED AND LEATHER OF ALL BRANDS, HYDRAULIC PIPE, : : 8 + QUICKSILVER, BELTING, PACKING, GIANT oe — Aliso, a Full Stock of GUNS AND PISTOLS “With AMMUNITION to suit, PAINTS, . OILS, : VARNISH, GLASSWARE, A Full Line of . HOLIDAY GOODS Coma Mad see me beleic purchasing elsewhere. GEO, E. TURNER, Asks TIN D. ? Broad Street, : Is constantly recéiving new Brand of CIGARS! CIGARS! CIGATS! His latest senstation is the GINSING CIGAR, A sure cure for Lung diseases > ——-Always Buy the—— PERFECT, For it is the : ‘ Only Pure Tobacco In the Market, And is good for the Pipe and Cigarette. When you smoke ; THE PERFECT You use TOBACCO, and not SAWDUST For Sale in this County only by “ ALEX,” Nevada December 21, sat. : LUETJE & BRAND. FINE WATCHES, _ CLOCKS, JEWELRY, . PRECIOUS STONES. SILVER WARE, — A . EWELRY MANUFACTURED, STONES CUT AND REPAIRING OF WATCHES ané JEWELRY SKILLFULLY EXECUTED. No. 60 Broad St., Nevada CilyDecember 1, 1877.-lm — CHRISTMAS PARTY, —AT-= PROF, RYDER,WILL give a SOCIAL HOP © CHRISTMAS NIGHT, DECEMBER 25th, 1877, Dancing to commence at 9 0’ Yelock, sbarPThe Hall being the Best in town, snd 8” Meay. and Renstirel Floor for nice genie) Dancing, Mr. R. would invite all that W Will be in attendance. Ladids are respectfully invited. ae, QneDolisr Lookou' for the Ms which will be given about the ih sia Ba isis. NOTICE TO THE: PUI IRON & STEEL, _ “SILVER Ware, Sheet Tron & Granite Ware, . And OPTICAL GOODS For Sale” TEMPERANCE HALL. To hear the twelve couples are joined in th: = garing the « Jy most ami present op] sufficient in cess of a *'g _person woul ganize it. Methodi: Services t Subject in Word made —*The Sta nomical dis invited. 2 Willie Ho abd ted fr _dvurg, Pent tramp, and _ Of. _— Jobn A-. at St. Joho ed papers Augusta, G —— Frank H port, Mies morning b: in money. Rev. G York, bas . Sprivgfiele cese. Mo A “you thetic tas Enropean dies, allud ian atrocit Has arriy large stoc children’s tions. — Bar G.-W. . one week Trinity Santa Cla Christmas there. tod ‘scholars v that will all who at those that school ar< Can Jobn J: "dies to, be see for ya dies very. Cloal An im Cloaks hi ace Dry sold very an Oppo1 Christma Good Sto Nevada ther Fa beuutifal thysts a which he studs, br etc,, on § _$00 doze: dren’s St ing in pr wards. d-19

_ ble. _ present—according to , Tilden would not fill the — bill, tant The Daily Bransevipt NEVADA OETY. GALA. 4 on rs December 23, 1877, a LEA EE —— eee ae Gko. M M. MOTT 4s our only aiithorized Ageut tn Sacranyento. © He -will ‘receive Advertisements and Subscriptions for the TRANSCRIPT, and receipt for us in eur name. oo = Why Do They.Snub Himt One Samuel J. Tilden, whilom candidate of the Democratic party for the htghest office within the gift of the people ot the United States, receives aa occasional notice ‘from Xepiiblican newapapers—the organs “of the unterrified leaving him severely alone, asa rule. When a short time sincé somehody said that there were rumors afloat concerning the ousting of Mz. Hayes from the Presidential chair, and the subsequent installing ef Mr. Tilden in his stead, the Democratic press actually sat back on its haunches and laughed outright. To the majority ot the -» editorial. fraternity who had labored so heartily and so long for the success of the unwashed, there was something so ludicrous in this threatened onslaught of “Samivel ” and his colorts who were to thus seek redress for the “ wrongs”: to which they had been _ compelled to bow their proud necks, that the knights of thé quill on ‘that’ side of the question forgot to say a word about it. is that the Democrats of the United _ States do not have one iota of interest as to whether Mr. Tilden has or has not been~‘“‘ wronged.” ‘They have giggea back on him with the yvreatest degree of coolness imaginaIn Rutherford B. Hayes they recognize the right man in the right place, the one whom, above-all oth~ ets is calculated to lead the country through the troublous Limes of the their doctrine, _ As the Louisville Courier-Journal bluntly remarks, ““ We [the Democrats. will receive, ra of Mr. Hayes’ » favors thankfally, but shall be very careful tovote:-the Democratic ticket,” . They do not want, Tilden, but they do want “ spoils.” “Every energy is now being bent in the direction of remodeling the party and establishing it, upon a firmer political basis than ever. Everything seems to have conspired to their assistance since the last election, and now all they ask is that in 1880 their , nominee will be the accepted candidate. He will be one who will Jook out for tlieir interests in tbe direction of all that may enhance their opportuni-« ties for personal aggrandizement, Mr, they seem to have concluded. Samuel J., is said by his friends, to be an hon«st man. .Then we wonder why the Democracy snubs him 80 ?. The Income Tax. x A Herald’s Washington dispatch gays: A sub-Committee of Ways and Means wili probably report to the who.e Committee a proposition to re-impose the income tax, the olyect being to obtain by this means meet a decrease of tobacco tax and one ‘or + swo other, internal taxes. The are: gument made in favor ct the income, tax is that the Mastern-seaboard and Middle States now pay far less inter_mal tax than‘the Northwestern and Southern States ; that property and production is overtaxed in these latter, compared with the burdens borne by the former, and that an income tax would equalize the load. Western and Southern members of the House very generally favor the income tax, and the measure is especially strong among Northwestern members, and who say that Government bonds are almost all all owned in the seaboard: States ; that these areexempt from taxation . aod that-anincome tax is the. only way to reach bondholders, ~~ em Holiday Presents G. W. Welch has the largest stock . “ of Holiday Goods ever brought to this town. Nothing can be more acceptable for a present for old, or young than « ; good Book. agi aera a Christmas Candies, Can be bad im any quantity of Joho Jack, He has the best lot in this city. d21 <p eudiie Gold Plated Ware. } C. 3. Brand has @ nice stock of “gold plated ware, which is just suit‘. daylight, and stole everything ‘could lay their: bunds on. he spoils . « The truth of the matter . Festival, which will consist of + On Friday last a gang of about a dozen Chinamen went to M, Jusends cabin; on Wineis Bavine, iu broad consisted of. groceries, tools, clothing, etc., to the value of some . $200: Mr, Jasend was engaged at work a short distance away, and saw the -Mengotian freekooters in the act of getting away with bis property. He immediately started toward them, but gpon coming within gunshot distance discovered that they were heavily armed. Kuowing that he could nut succdéssfaliy ‘cope with them single-handed, Mr. Jasend hastened away forreinforcements, which, however, he failed to secure, and when he returned the Chinamen bad disappeared with their, plunder. The robbers should be summarily dealt with, if captu:ed. Exempt Firemen, A meeting of the Exempt Firemen was held at the Hali of Pennsyivania Engine Company No: 2, on Friday evening last. There was-« goodly number present, and all were in favor of orgunizing themselves int.’ a society, whieh will meet once a month heresiter. The following . named gentlemen were duly elected officers >. President—N. P. Brown. Vice President—Ed, Muller, Secretary—H. H. Haskins, Treasurer—G. von Schmitibtrg. A committee egnsisting of Ed. Maller, G. von Schmittburg and N. P. Brown, was appointed on Constitution and By-laws. All exempt firemen in this city are Tequested to call on the Secretary aud sign the roll. oe Shrimps. We havé searched the records of the Democratic party for a spark of purity, tried to find at least one argument in favor of unrestricted Chinese immigration, and even in our younger days essayed to make a whistle from a pig’s tail; bpt that in our old age we should have endeavored to satisfy our appetite by devouring a half-bushel of shrimps, we consider the most foolish grasping after impossibilities of all. A a Time to Eat, Yesterday was the shinies day of the year. It was nevertheless long enough to allow time to take three square meals-between the rising and the setting of the sun, and that's about all some people care for, oe Oe me : About Christmas. Inthe TRANSCRIPT of Tuesday morning next we will tell old andl young all about Christmas; its origin, growth, and what it is good for now-a-days. ee The Coming Festivities. Proparations on an extended scale are being made jor the observance of Christmas at the various churches in a manner which cannot but carry joy to the hearta of the little ones. Pity for them that “Santa Claus” does not really havea being, so that the awakening of after years. would not destroy the beautiful illusion. What Wise People Say. \ ‘bhe weather prophets warn us to look out for a dry winter, in case it does not rain before the 25th of December. We don’t see as we are ‘ablé to do anything about it, more. than grumble, if it doesn’t rain for a month, Christmus at Trinit y Church, Services to-day. a8 usual. On Christmas Eve the children of the Parish will hold their Santa Claus singing and the reception ‘of Claus, with his bag of Christmas Day there oly Communion, all these services. Gro, R. Davis, Rector, Silwer Plated Ware. C, J. Brand bas an elegant assortment of silver plated ware, in new patterns, which he will sell cheaper than any other > dealer in Nevada count. The Place to go to Where you can find a suitable presént for all, is at Welch’s Book and Music Store, Bibies, Prayer Books, Juvenile Games, Views, Gold Pens and Fancy Goods in great varicty. , Cdk ae rar Buy your Clothing at Casper's ed for mere presenta. zat rte aay ete. n9-tf \doestived Saat ES Ehyle: they} pare as devoid of character 4s th jsuthin’? I bain’t had nothin’ t’ eat . Tlastrated Catalogue and _ Fioral Nevada City and vicinity is overgun at present with @ host of tramps }—-the most of them lazy goatee ~ “flush” of cheek. They cone < your back door, and demand bot ¢ cofkey with cranberry sauce; they stop you near your home and want money for alodging; they unfalteringly pull the front door bell out of its socket and demand a new shitt with, ruffled its washing when it becomes soiled. How many of them ever ask if you Indeed, they scorn the idea of de-} scending to manual labor! i He was a fair representative of the fraternity who stopped one of our citizens jast in frobt of the Union Hdtel, the other day. “Mister, wou’t you gi’ me‘a little far two days.” The ragged coat nitdiohie scarce covered the nakedness, the toes which peeped from the russet-colored shoes, the sunken ¢heek and hollow eyes all seemed to whisper atale of suffering, The man of business, who had a . warm fireside, a loving wife and rosy cheeked children awaiting him at bome, beheld the beggar’s woe, and pity filled his heart. Taking out a ‘bright new silver half-dollar from bis well-filled purse, he dropped it. into. the outstretched hand. ‘ Tears of gratitude streamed from the old tramp’s eyes, ‘God bless ye, sir!’ he exclaimed fervently;and added,as he turned toward the door of an adjacent saloon, ‘‘won’t you step in and take a‘drop: of the craytur with me, sir?”’ -— oe The Methodist Ladder. From what we can learn the ladder. at the Methodist Church, text Monday night, will be a very beautiful affair. Whether it will resemble the lidder Jacob saw we cannot+tel, but At will certainly attract the atteution-+ of all the litle human angels who may be able to get. to the church. The Church will be nicely decorated besides, wnd will present a very attractive appearance. .A number of the children ate in training, and the ex. ercises will be varied and interesting, yet notlong. A first,;rate time is expected and no one should miss being there to enjoy it. There will be no charge for-admission. All are invitto put presents on the ladder. for their friends, —— oe Congregational Church. Services at the Cpngregational Church as usual. Subject in the Morning:—‘‘Tbe great Iiluminator.”’ Evening:—‘'The easiest way is the best way.’’ . Sits, Pastor.ee St. Louia Luger. Jo. Pettit, at the Gold Room, is just in receipt of a supply of St. Lous Lager Beer, which is a first-class article. : He has also just received an invoice of XX Bourbon. whisky, which is “ way up.” > Vick’s Catalogue. We have received Vick’s Annual Guide for the year 1878:° In this ‘catalogue.can be found almost every . variety of seeds and bulbs worthy of culture, with price list attached. The different classes of flawés are arranged iunder appropriate headings, so tat there is no difficulty in finding anything that may be desir: ed. Orders for any of these may be sent to James Vick, Rochester, New York, aud received by Postoffice or Express,” Vick issues an illustrated Monthly Magazine, ef 32 ‘pages, fine wood cats, and one colored Plate. ricé $1. 25 per annem. Boys Shot. Two boys named Dolan and Richards -were accidentally skot at Moore's Flat, on Monday last, under vircumstances which forcibly illustrate the totsl unreliability of firearms at alltimes. They were playing ina slaugbter-house where some cattle were being killed. The butcher’s pistol having been laid to one side, accidentally fell to the ground and was discharged, the bull tearing one of the boys toes off, and then passing into an ankle of the other. The wounds produced are not serious, although rather painfal. _W. B. Coe has just received a beantifal assortment of Christmas Slippers. Go andsee them, d23-lw —_—_—r+-—__—3 ‘Those sigars Joba Jack ya . d fee and mince pie. and cold roast tur. bosom, and a few dimes to) pay for . . “portanity. . have a little work to do, thongh?+}. “ Bagtiee. lemilven. There will be services in ‘thé Bap. fist Church to-day as ena), Snbject in =e “Christ 'g. Greatest 6} Revelation téMan,” Subject. in the pvening,, “Christ i in the Pore King: doms.”" Thousands, it may be, will oyepa the coming year that is now so cluse at hand, in that city where the tenants never change residence, and friend and foe live together in* per. fect peace: Will we spend * the. remaining Sabbaths in God’s house? With many, it muy be their last. opG. W. Scort, Pastor. a 5 Roger Conlan, . ‘Who has the agency’ of this city for the celebrated Milwaukee Lager Beer, informs us that the demand is so great for it on this coast that the firm is unable to-supply theorders. He will receive another invoice ina few days. _. You Gan’t do better Thanto go to John Jack’s and buy of.bim candies of every variety, nuts of all kinds, fruits, toys, cigars, tobacco aud other things, because he has a great variety apd sells them cheap. d21 _. tavkey shoot. . There.will be a Turkey shoot ta the Nevada Rifle Association grounds on Monday, commencing at 10 o’clock, Several hundred turkeys have been engaged. Come all ye spertames: d22-2¢ Jewelry You May Depend Upon. C.J. Brand will manufacture to order and on short notice every kind

of Jewelry, with 18-karat gold. . He has some béautiful designs on hand, suited to the taste of the mort fustid. iuos. eal Reinstated Dr. Lemuel J. Draper, who was removed in 1865 from his position as Assistant Surgeon in the United States “navy, has been reitistated, with pay for thirteen ycars and ten -months. John Jack, Pine Street, Has the best cigars of any horse in Nevada City. dal. Haves he will make no changes in his Cabinet. A veritable Bourbon, he learus nothiny and forgets nothing. vows / oe ‘In tho sortie from Plevna the Turks lost not less than 6,000 men killed, and as many wounded. —_ oo Hon, Jown W. Dwitne.ue is in Washington. He is oneof tne ablest nfen of Pacific coast. : Freight at the Depot. Freight was received yesterday for the following named parties : American Mining Co., Hee Lee, Geo. E, Turner, A. Walrath & Co., W.J. Johnston, Powoll & Naffziger, H. MeNalty, O. P. Stidger, Jackson & Richards, W. R.-Coe, E. T. Whiteworth, A. A. Smith, Block & Furth, H. Guenther, ‘Shurtleff & Jamieson, Weber & Chaty, W. A. Sigourney, John Jack, C. F. Robinson, G. W. Welch, Quong Tuck, F. G. Gaild, Bubring-& Chisholm, T’ Williams. « iv wife,” semarked one Benedict to another, “ has just the loveli. : est head of hair you eversaw. When slie lets 1t down it reaches in a mags of ringlets “below her. waist.” & that’ 8 norhing,” replied the other; “when my wife lets hers down, it fulis to the floor.” , , Grand Variety. -Wobn Jack bas the gratidest variety city. < he te Overcoats of alk shades and weizhts, at Caspre 3 ndtf od Grand Display of Candies, é&c. The largest and finest lot of Candies, Nats, etc., ever brought to Ne. vada City, can now _be seen at Ans toine Tam’s, on Pisfe street. His stock embraces every kind imaginable, atid the hest af all, they are dilafgest manufactories -Lin the State, and are of course fresh. Those candies are just the kind the}-people want, and Tam will sell them lower than any other. dealers in the county. Go and see{them. for youre selves. Tam has aleo. on hand a . large stock of fresh Eastern Oysters, which he will serve up in any style desire Orders from families promptly attended to. Don’t forget to.go co Antoine Tam’s if you want to get nice Candies, Nuts; Oysters, ete. d19-tf Great Reduction in Dry Goods For the next tén days by A. Blumenthal, corner Broad and Pine streets. In order to enable everyone to buy-a' Holiday present for a little money, I will reduce black silks, black and colored cashmeres, empress. cloths, basket cloths, snowflakes, rustic cloths, alpacas, waterproofs, kid glovesin 1,2 and 3 buttons, initial handkerchiefs, sbawls, cloaks, furs, fancy and domestic goods, etc., and a great many articles too numerous to mention. All are invited to examine the goods before purchasing. A. BLUMENTHAL; Cor. Broad and Pine sts. Cc. J. Brand Has jost received a nice lot of goods for Christmas presents, and he intends to give good bargaius to all his eustomers. Before you buy aby nice presents go and examine his stock. Remember the place—on Broad street, next to Blumenthal’s store, ° ati te Casper keeps the latest and the best styles of Men’s and Boy’s Clothing. n9-tf d-19 _ There are 2,000,000 yeast cells in one of Leef’s Yeast Cakes—try one. te New Style of. Hats, at CaspEn’s Nevapa, Nov. 9, 1877. NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS 5, ieee is hereby given that the AND PAYABLE AT THE ., OFFICE OF THE CITY MAPSHAL, On Broad Street. F a9” All Taxes remaining unpaid on the" First Monday in Jan., 1878, Will Be DELINQUENT, will be added thereto after that date. R. B. MORRISON, Nevapa, Deo. 24, 1877. City Marshal. NOTICE. ae holding demands against the Murchie Goldand silver Mining Company are hereby notified to -“ SILK stockings, with lace medallions covering the instep, are $30 a pair,’’ remarks a fashion note, And yet people wonder why so many}. editors remain single, —~> HOTEL ARRIVALS. Union Hotel. JACOB NAF®ZIGER, Proprietor. Fatvax, December 21st, 1877. H Hill, City DJ McKinney, City A Snider, OVakland E T Barber, Oakland £ G Freeland,San F ‘C Kluper, San Fran S T Murehie, Mine T Redmeyer,. Wash W Carroll, Washing © Novay, leas Val W HStehr, Red Dog Viole Stehr, Red Dog J heed, M Fiat ¥F Cassin Jr, 8S Fran T Thomas, Lit York H L Bacon, Sacrame J Hanly, City Walther, Susanville J Andez.on, City F A Sacket, Oit ir Cit C C Perkius, 8 ¥ Ad Danforth, AO Gove, City Mrs Cee, Kansas Cit HOTEL ARRIVALS., . Nations] Yxchange Hotel. A. BE: HANSON, Proprietor. . Farrar, December 21st, 1877, be BV. NX D Oarter, City G C Sawyer, §an Fran I Jewitt, I Jewitt , City Fee Meg ge D Collins, Gras Val J Seeley present them Within thirty days from date hereof for paymert, at the cffice of the Secretary of said Company, Room No. 19, Mercbants Tey, ce street, ‘San Francisco, FREELAND, Nevada, Dec, 21, isi QW. Secretary. Bankrupt Notice. % the District Court of the United States, forthe District of California: In ‘{ the matter of Philander H. Belden, volnntary bankrupt. This is to give notice that on the 19th day of December, 1877, a Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued against the estate of Philander H. Belden, of Nevada City, in the County of Nevada, and State of California,,.who has been adjudged a Bankrupt on his own petition; that the payment. of any debts. and the delivery of any property belonging to such bankrupt, to him or his. use, and the transfer of any property by him, are forbidden by law . That a meeting of the creditors of the said ; bankrupt, to prove their debts, ahd to choose one or more assignees of his Estate, will be holden at Rooms Nos, 25 and 26, in the building situated on n. e. corner of Washington and Battery streets, of the city and couuty of San Francisco, befere Samuel J. Clarke, Jun., on the fourth dsy of January, A. D. 1878, at ite m. E.P MAKSELLUS.U. 8 . Marshal, ~o<8 8 ey En, ~ a . @@Mk J. F. HILL, t Thomas, ist York ¢ Hud. Phe pho! & 2. x. “Wiahaberteny of ens, ors E Poage, ures Site (aBRuces, ‘BUceiEs, ‘ay, Laird, is Snvder San Fran J G Wilsen, Reno . EXPRESS, THOROUGHBRACK,, L ; Juan J an Jar 3 Seren fncy,San : 3 Sine = *. San 8 i _, AND QUARTE ‘WAGONS, . B Campbiil, Ben me “ae (or. 1364 and J ste, SACRAMENTO, Cra-g, Colfax si , a92-4. jo of candies, to, ie found in this CITY TAXES ARE NOW DUE, and 3 per cent. T fiave in Stock the most eotupiete ingen ment of STOVES, -‘TINWARE, CROCEERT ‘: PLATED AND LEATHER OF ALL BRANDS, HYDRAULIC PIPE, : : 8 + QUICKSILVER, BELTING, PACKING, GIANT oe — Aliso, a Full Stock of GUNS AND PISTOLS “With AMMUNITION to suit, PAINTS, . OILS, : VARNISH, GLASSWARE, A Full Line of . HOLIDAY GOODS Coma Mad see me beleic purchasing elsewhere. GEO, E. TURNER, Asks TIN D. ? Broad Street, : Is constantly recéiving new Brand of CIGARS! CIGARS! CIGATS! His latest senstation is the GINSING CIGAR, A sure cure for Lung diseases > ——-Always Buy the—— PERFECT, For it is the : ‘ Only Pure Tobacco In the Market, And is good for the Pipe and Cigarette. When you smoke ; THE PERFECT You use TOBACCO, and not SAWDUST For Sale in this County only by “ ALEX,” Nevada December 21, sat. : LUETJE & BRAND. FINE WATCHES, _ CLOCKS, JEWELRY, . PRECIOUS STONES. SILVER WARE, — A . EWELRY MANUFACTURED, STONES CUT AND REPAIRING OF WATCHES ané JEWELRY SKILLFULLY EXECUTED. No. 60 Broad St., Nevada CilyDecember 1, 1877.-lm — CHRISTMAS PARTY, —AT-= PROF, RYDER,WILL give a SOCIAL HOP © CHRISTMAS NIGHT, DECEMBER 25th, 1877, Dancing to commence at 9 0’ Yelock, sbarPThe Hall being the Best in town, snd 8” Meay. and Renstirel Floor for nice genie) Dancing, Mr. R. would invite all that W Will be in attendance. Ladids are respectfully invited. ae, QneDolisr Lookou' for the Ms which will be given about the ih sia Ba isis. NOTICE TO THE: PUI IRON & STEEL, _ “SILVER Ware, Sheet Tron & Granite Ware, . And OPTICAL GOODS For Sale” TEMPERANCE HALL. To hear the twelve couples are joined in th: = garing the « Jy most ami present op] sufficient in cess of a *'g _person woul ganize it. Methodi: Services t Subject in Word made —*The Sta nomical dis invited. 2 Willie Ho abd ted fr _dvurg, Pent tramp, and _ Of. _— Jobn A-. at St. Joho ed papers Augusta, G —— Frank H port, Mies morning b: in money. Rev. G York, bas . Sprivgfiele cese. Mo A “you thetic tas Enropean dies, allud ian atrocit Has arriy large stoc children’s tions. — Bar G.-W. . one week Trinity Santa Cla Christmas there. tod ‘scholars v that will all who at those that school ar< Can Jobn J: "dies to, be see for ya dies very. Cloal An im Cloaks hi ace Dry sold very an Oppo1 Christma Good Sto Nevada ther Fa beuutifal thysts a which he studs, br etc,, on § _$00 doze: dren’s St ing in pr wards. d-19