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December 27, 1871 (4 pages)

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to railroad companies when necesThe Inimigrant ‘Aid Society two years + “NEVADA CITY, CAL, Gly Daily Granseript Merry Christmas in the Country. A very pleasant affair took place . Christmas night atthe residence of ‘Wedarsddy, December 27, 1871. . the way of a neighborhood ChristThe Public Lands. The tendency of the times is to reserve the public lands for actual settlers and such is ‘the object of the National Homestead laws. In the last Congress a disposition was shown to further guard these lands from absorbtion by individuals for speculative purposes, but in the man. agement of our tide lands the speculators have made a good thing, and the Legislature should, among one of its firstacts, seek to prevent this evil. We are told that recently a large tract of these lands was purchased by speculators at aife dollar per acre, only tei per céntof which was paid at the time of sale, ‘that is, ten cents per acre. This tract was almost immediately sold to English capitalists, who propose to reclaim the lands, at $3 per acre, the payment to be made incash. Now, if the land was worth $3 without any improvement having . gauge bags. been made, there is no good reason why the State should not have received this price, instead of a payment of ten cents per acre, in cash, the balance to be paid in the future. We notice that Assemblyman Days has introduced some resolutions,asking Congress to regulate National land matters. It would be well for the Legislature to first direct its attention to the laws governing the distribution and occupation of State lands, the latter being within the scope of State authority and law.— The resolutions not only embody the principles which have been for some time advocated, namely the granting of linds to. actual settlers only, and opposition to land donations to railroads, but they go further, and advocate: annulling all grants not yet patented, and the payment in money sary. ‘This would be jumping from the frying pan into the tire.. The people can better afford to let the lands already granted go, than to attempt to buy them back with money. The payment of money by the Government for land, implies taxation, and the péople havo’already enough of taxes. We had far better content ourselves with reserving what lands remain for actual settlers, and make no attempt to purchase the rights already vested in railroad companies. If the Government enters the market . as a purchaser of lands or rights from railroads, Uncle Sam is bound to come out second best. If the lands now held by the Government are retained for. séttlers only, there is abundance for all. Again in the Field. The Immigration Union, a San Francisco institution, is again in the field with a petition for an appropriation of $30,000 a year, and they, the potitioners, claim to have spent $20,-! 000 of their own money in the effort to induce immigration. This ex. penditufe has.not secured success in the enterprise, if we may judge from the number of arrivals, and it is not likely that State money will be as judiciously expended as private funds. ago asked for appropriations amounting to $350,000 per annum. The demand now is More moderate, but we do not think a majority of the Legislature will be willing to vote away even $30,000 of the people's money for which there is not the most'remote prospect of a return, especially: since they are pledged to the people of the State in favor of retrenchment of expenditures. Revenue Bureau, ,A bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Sumner, to abolish the Internal “Revenue Bureau. “Wa notice thatsome of our exchanges in this State have expressed their approval of the proposition to abolish the Bureau, yet so far as we have been able to learn, neither Sumner nor aly of those who ‘snppért—his measure have. proposed any substitute. .So long as an Internal Revenue is collected for the General Govyemment, there must be officers to collect it.. No one has ever proposed ty abolish the tax on spirits aud on tobacco, andakt is the prevailing sentimentof the country that these taxgs should be kept. up until the public debt is paid. When all other’ internal faxes ar abolished, the number of officers may -be cousiderably. diminished; but until some pian probably moéreeflivicat and@less: liable to . thé room, when a song was well ren‘. broken’ neck or ‘a split ‘atneng the gentlemen on the ridge for this distinction, and we predict a Mr. T. O. Dunn, on Brush creek, . mas tree. THE COMPANY. a Notwithstanding the inclemency . of the night, bad state of roads and . trails, broken down bridges and va. rious impediments thrown in the i way of pedestrians since ‘‘Pluvius . let loose the rains,” by 7 o’clock a . goodly number of neighbors. and children had gathered in. _ HE TREE, j A beautiful one, was placed in the . . center of the\Jatge front room, and . was one of the most fruitful of the kind, being loaded down with pres. ents, many of them beautiful, and . not a few fine and costly ones. The! . comic also were not lacking, adding . hilarity to the occasion. ‘Phe whole was beautifully decorated with strings of pop corn and gilded nuts, and . brilliantly illuminated with colored . . Wax candles, Roe NOTICABLE FEATURES. A number of V’s hung up in little ‘‘Merry Christmas to all,”” handsomely wrought in evergreens, greeted the guests upon entering the room. THE CHILDREN. door Was throwr open and the children invited to enter. Upon doing so they took a stand on one‘side of dered by eight little girls and boys, pupils of Miss Carrie Ray’s school, and under her direction. They marched _ round the tree, with delight and admiration depicted on their countenances, pleasant to witness, §-me of the little fellows’ eyes protruding to quite a noticable extent. The calling off then commenced, continuing about half an hour, and ending to the satisfaction of allpresent. I will here digress to say that-this. cannot be said in general of Church trees, when it so often happens that little hearts are almost broken because their share is so meagre compared with the more fortunate,. or, a8 sometimes ‘happens, none at all. AN ACCIDENT Occurred while calling off presents. A step ladder, not properly adjusted and contdihing, according to one report, 700 feet of lumber, (but this ‘was greatly exaggerated) toppled over, precipitating a gentleman of rather lesg than the average corporeal dimensions, (as luck would have it) whe was in the act of ascending, on top of another, at the time engaged in -taking presents f.om the lower branches of the tree. For an . instant things looked badly mixed, and as though it might result ina cranitm. Nothing serious came of it, however, than the head of thé undermost party being slightly peeled in spots. THE COLLATION. All the presents being disposed of, the ladies and gentlemen. present were ranged in the spacious, dining room, and served to a sumptuous repast, after which the children were passed in to the tables, and, it is wns necessary to say, fully, appreciated und enjoyed the good things, and caused them to disappear in a rapid manner, The compyny broke up at 11 o’clock with many good byes, and wishing in their hearts that the same might be repeated in another twelve months, “by, ‘and under the auspices of the same host and hostess, and that Christmases were not so few and far between, 8. School Exhibition. An exhibition will be given at San Juan to-morrow evening, by the pupils of the Public Schools. The exercises will consist of dialogues, declamations, charades, recitations, tableaux and singing, and the entertainment will be givenin the theatre. During the evening a fine album will be presented to the handsomest lady and one to the homliest man, the selection to be made by tue audience. We know of several candidates lively contest forthe secorid album. The entertainment ofthe children will be good, and the contest. for the albums amusing, Everybody on the ridge should attend the exhibition.. eo ce ae ae , Mass. This morning at DP o’clotk, Mass will be sungan the Catholic ehurch in this ,eity, ; for. tha: repese; of: abusers dayised, it weuld be folly to SDOHEH Gr ea cantalty ooahge the PRO eat: system » of: yoyo Revenue? oa 2M soul of Mrs. Bremond, who died. at Lake city on Monday-last, A45e.a BS _. Was received in this city, notice was Tree prepared and all rdady, a side . A Signal Service. it matters little whether the predictions of storms come -fram the central office of the Signal Service at Washington or from the local stations. If the system is such ‘that prognostications of storms may be made with as much truth as the recent predictions, the result will be the saving of millions of dollars worth of property annually, ‘that vould otherwise be destroyed. This benefit extends to the interior as well as to the sea coast. When the news of the approach of the recent storm sent by the South Yuba Canal Co, to agents, to open the gates along the lines of ditch and prepare for the storm. Heretofore agents have waitand this frequently occurred so suddenJy that great damage was done before preparations could be made. Every break ina ditch or reservoir not only injures the property of the Company, but delays the work of miners who rely upon them for water supply. If therefore sterms-ean be predicted by the signal service in time for precautions to be taken that are necessary to protect ditch and Special Mention. General Casneau, in his report, makes special mention of the Nevada Light Guard, giving the name of the Company among the commands ‘‘entitled to the highest respect for their admirable state of digcipling and sol-} dierly bearing, for the «perfection of their equipment and fer the zeal and spirit that characterizes all their military proceedings.’’ After naming several companies, the Light Guard among them, he says: ‘‘Each and all of. these, with others of equal merit, reflect the highest credit upon the military organization of our State, and are gratifying examples of what may be accomplished by citizen soldiery.”’ M4 The Storm Predictions. We clip the following from the Sacramento Record of Saturday: . The repott' that the Signal Corps at Washington had predicted.another storm, was unfounded. The statement was put forward by the reporter of the Bureau in San Francisco, and without either authority or justificatien. If it was intended for a joke, the joker ought to be removed, and if it was meant seriously it proves him to be iwcompetent for his position, He can take either horn of the dilemma. , The statement of the reporter was ¢orrect, and the storm came almost before the! Reord ‘containing the item was dry from the press. _ We are at a logs te see how a prediction so literally fulfilled, proves the reporter incompetent. ‘A little sunshine on Friday and Saturday morning evidently got the Record into ed until the storm came upon them, . a total of 29;39 inches for the season. sia, yesterday declared his intention to become a citizen of the United mining property, it will be of im-! States. bag value to the interior of the . aa gman and lot, well supplied with fruit, for $800™ The house is conventent and in first rate répair, and isdocated én . Main street. had the effect of raising other things besides the rivers. In conscquence of the cutting off of railroad communication Christmas turkeys in San Francisco were sold at forty cents per pound, with feathers on, and eggs sold at 80 cents per dozen. Fire Department, and well it may. in his store, at Ivanpan,, last week. among sheep in the southern counties. tained by snow at Laramie and Ogden. lished between Walla Walla and Fort Colville. house haunted by “a pale, silent ghost.’’ by an accident atthe Watsonville gas works, * ab 3 , prosecuted in Tulare county. SSAA SRR SRE BS ES BIT Rap ae Te AY MOON Aw Insane Eristie.—The following communication, addressed to the Marysville and post-marked Colfax, Dec, , Was received at the Marysville Post Office on Thursday: . ‘‘Marysville Zxpress—Announce me as a Candidate for Supreme Court Judge at the next por election. Equal rights to all; I love you; keep dark. Inspired to write this by a good spirit. THomas Woop.irr,”’ Grass Valley Union. As the Marysville Express has long since gone to the spirit land, the good spirit that inspired Woodliff should not have sought fg reach that paper through a terrestrial Post
Office. But perhaps the Express hever went to the abode of good spirits, hence the important announcement must go where dead letters go. a The Rain Fall. The rain fall for the twenty-four hours eniing yesterday noon was so light that it was not me&sured at the South Yuba Canal Co.’s office. The rain fall from noon Sunday to 10 a. u. Monday was 1.19 inches, making Declaration. Herman F. Pavoli, a native of RusVA. D. Tower offers a pleasant house See his advertisement. Hicu'! Turxey.—The recent storm SacRaMENTo clamors for a paid Txos. Norris was burned to death >> Tere is considerable mortality TuE Union Pacific trains are de<< A Territormt road will -be: estabSan Josk is fortunate in haying a oom qa to Cuas. Buarr was severely burned Ackicutture is being vigorously BORN. both horns of its own dilemma. é We are indebted to Geo. W. Welch’ County, Dec. 21st, 1871, to the wife of Wm. A. Morris, a son. ee At South Fork, Poor Man’s Creek, Nevada for Harper’s Monthly and the Atlan7 DIED. tic for January, also for Harper’s Bazar and the Christian Union, tiv latter edited by _Beécher. tand the Atlantic begin the new year with articles of more than ordinary interest. The Bazar is a number one pa-. per for ladies, and the Union one of } the best religious papers of the country. Nowis the time to subscribe for 1872, and Mr. Welch will take subscriptions to these and all other wife of Marius Bre aged 52 years. in the Catholic Church, in this city, this morning at 11 o’eloék. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. tion, Dec. 4. Tyler., aged 17 years, 4 months, -25 days. . ‘ ScReaR ieee Sa sets TeoraneeemeeR) At Lake City, Dec. 25th, 1871, Henriette, remond,s native of France, The funeral services will be held In North Bridgewater, Mass., of consump3d, Lizzie T., daughter of Chas. periodicals at publisher's prices. Professional. Dr. W. H. Patterson, late of the United States Army, has opened an oftice for the practice of medicine in this city. His office isin Kidd’s "5 Cheap! Cheaper ! Cheapest ! BSOO rare that ory saree: RESIDENCE MAIN STREET to A. D. TOWER. ON Apply Nevada, Dec, 26th. 1871, building, over Banner’s store. His professional card will be found in today’s TRANSCRIPT. Last Day for Taxes. To-day is the last-day for the payPRyrsrcran AND SURGEON, over Banner's Store, Nevada City. W. H. PATTERSON, Late of the U. 8. Army. Office—Corner of Pine and Broad Streets, 26 ment of city taxes without additional costs. The Marshal will be in his office this. morning, this afternoon, and this evening to receipt for taxes. Property holders sheuld pay up and save costs. The taxes aggregate 50 cents on each $100 worth of property. The Patent Suits. > The case of R. R.and J, Oraig, against, Fisher, and also the one against Thom, Allen and Watson, set for last Sattirday} were’ pdstporied to Saturday next; ever et gp wy, CIGARS, TOBACCO, PIPES, &. \ ceived at his Store, on The Largest CIGARS, TOBACCOS, PIPES, CUTLERY, &o, ever brought tu Nevada city. vorite brands from the cheapest kinds. bacco my have a very large stock , Fy ; Ki Coun On Again. stock OF Grogs, My basa ae 8a Oo as Latta’s stage“hastagain’ecommenced represen + Andi the articles guaranteed ‘as running onthe » Washington. read;. your plirehasae © 208 Call befére iigtking AICCEATS CY SS ne ate abev ahd . Nevedas ee ue BRUNE. Bing Size. J. JACOBS, OULD respectfully inform the le of Nevada County that he teeny ~~ Pine Street, Nevada City, : and most complete stock ‘of The Stock of Cigars comprise all the faIn the line of Smoking and Chewing ToMeerschaum and other kinds 0: Pipes I "fay bed I invite the especial attenti . BOOTS. SHOES, HATS, Peremptory Sale ! —OF— FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH CLOTHING! AND FURNISHING GOODS. a WING. toa change in the firm which will take. plece in January, 1872, and the transfer of their main house and business . To New York City, . . Are compelled to announce <" TAT THEY ARE NOW § SELLING QUT THEIR ENTIRE . STOCK OF GENT’S WINTER CLOTHING, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, At the following SACRIFICIAL RATES : $30 Beaver Suits for $25. $25 Beaver Suits for $20. $25 Fihe Coats for $20. . $25 Cassimere Suits for Twenty Dollars, $8 Pants for $6. $6 Pants for $5. $5 Pants for $4. And all of their Large Stock . &e. &e. KC, In Like Proportion. Citizeas of Nevada, now is the STYLISH CLOTHING, For less Money than they could be bought at an AUCTION: SALE. AS THE Agent. Sor = a — . ee NOW IS THE Time fl be SECURE your outside _Against the unwelcome interfer. “= ence of the RAIN, SNOW, DUST, and COLD ! Householders have long felt the need of something Cheap, Simple and Durabid® That would save Carpets, Fuel, and the Ils resulting from COLD DRAFT that finds its way into dwellings under outside Doorsand Windows. a Clay’s Patent Metallic WEATHER STRIP ia_ Challenges the admiration of all who have seen its operation. ‘The attention of the public is respectfully invited to this little invention, which is so CHEAP that every man can afford to use it. It isan Actual Saving in Fuel alone, of Twice its Cost. "every year! — It is so simple that it can be made and applied by any person of ordinary mechanical genius, and can be removed ana replaced at pleasure. There are no Springs or complicated ms chinery to get out of repair. It can be applied to any Door or Window, and has gone into general uae wherever i has been introduced. _ i For Sale by W. H. CRAWFORD, No. 27 and 29 Main St. Opposite the Express Office. Mo orang “. The Most Acceptable to a Lady 18 THE WEED FAMILY FAVORITE . MACHINE, It is the Simplest, the Strongest, the Last and thé Best Sew GARDLESS OF ‘COST. . ing Machine invented W. H. CRAWFORD, chases. . SIE . ac. 27 and 29 Main Street, ' Opposite the Express Qffiee. Yer me ; 2 to Ace’ t? pi theade _ ‘i EE ae eR naRe nT She Da NEVAD a LOC Chr i ! Christmas customary m Saturday eve tributed in tl copal d Me frem Chrisir evening the in the Bapti: At the C handsome tr tifully decor -resented by ' live Yankee ‘considerable ang by the s distributed. Rév. E. Hal a purse of ° the donatio: burg mines The Mett tifal tree, h presents. place after were sung. presented w gift. of frie and in this ’ The Epi at the Co handsome of music, ¢ uted. Ay to Rev. A, On Mon of present took place a handson stead of a _-wery pleas In all tk old enjoys , Claus, anc the attenc number-o Es A _ The fol Post Offic ending M Persons . letters wi G. W. . Cummin; 8. Day, stine, H Miss Ms patrick, . Kuhn, & Long, . " Monaha: Mr. Treg Terxi The r corner @ unprece their sal is all ow selling tunity i saw a 1 yesterd: and he he paid goods — other 8 ner Bri Sigs spouts Kidd’s some t on the owner: prope! er as § the sp