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February 12, 1868 (4 pages)

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2 are cértainly unusually dull for this season of the year. During the con~ tiniuaniee of the storm mining opera = ‘es ie [SDAY, PEM. 129th. 1868. plaining about dull tinies and the times ER GC SMAI is 2g has been so cold that but little mining could be done in the mountains. Still __¢ertain foundation upon which to build ~ have too many temptations for the suc— ~dng-to build up-his own community, he times become suddenly dull whenever _\ ‘the small profits retained by dealors Since the storm ended, the weather there is-a large amount of gold taken ‘from the quart: mines, but Nevada county retains very little of it, except what is expended in the way of wages. The millions of money taken fronr the buildings im -San Francisco, or enrich the stockholders who reside there. The investments in San Francisco are safer; and it is natural that capital should seek such. Mining, though one of the most profitable businesses, is ex— chances of making immense fortunes than in any other pursuit, it is an an— property for a community. The pleas. . ures and comforts of the metropolis cessful miner, and instead of endeavorgoes to the Bay in order to get rid of his coin. Every yearthousand of men, who have by hard work accumulated a ¢o, and after enjoying the pleasures of the metropolis for a season, » return without a dollar to their work in the mines again, for the purpose of raising another stake. Too frequently these annual trips’are taken when bills are unpaid at home. These are the reasons why, with an annual yield of millions, mining is interrupted for a few days. — Another one is the deficiency of pro— ducts in the county for home consumpwell as raiment to supply the demand in the mines, comes from below, and fata se Satie Eo kia! Iie fet, or DEE OIG ELT RELL EE LENSE AY eat a ate EEL IIL LEIS LIONEL LE LOE TEM ESE NEY ROME DIN es Ne RN teh tb" eS RR) kod a ETNIES ABO BET arin 0 Ee LE OES PUTS TH * “@way,on lower Main street, says the here are hardly sufficient to supply a -Girenlating medium. -Of course it will In in the meantime something must be done, and it is the itterest of both the employer and employee'to meet the iasue. Many claim owners at present Yates cannot afford to employ hands “More than a third of the time. The question is whether workmen cannot afford to tuke'less wages with the certainty of constant employment, rather than continue at old rates and work a day or twoin the week. Of course if Wages are reduced a reduction of values Bhould follow, and the cost of living should be decreased. Tlie économists Of this State must meet and settle this _ Question in order to insure prosperity. seen aoe _, BURGLARY.—The house of Mr. HathGrass Valley National, was entered on Baturday. evening, abont 7 o'clock, ‘through a front parlor window, and a gold watch and chain worth $260, a jet ‘Cross, and. some other articles taken therefrom. The burglar having taken the Keys of the closets and trunks with him, Mr. H. is unable to ascertain the SMount of hisloss. _ ae of architecture ; built for the accommo of its wings, and ‘tis said lodgings for single young men and their wives can be obtained there. Pauperism is legibly written on the scene and its surroundings. One is led to wonder, in: view of such a ragged turn out as you find in the Double Decker, where all ‘the money comes from to support the baccanalian scenes here exhibited. But it always requires a much larger society to support a church than a tavern ; and when men give all their ready money ‘te such an institption as this, it issurprising how poor a constituency it can live on-and do well. Drinking.at the Double Decker is the order of the hour. Whenever a shadow falls upon the expressive hint that tribute is expected. At night the long dingy room is generally found too small for its company. Where all the idlers come. from I can’t say, but night-fall brings a house fall, anda lengthened process of sitting will do_well, if he can but gaye hie "(Cont . _ GO srema, Janudey 26th, 1368. _ The next incorporation here -will be ‘in the fur départment’; the rage has already commenced, and ° although the per cent higher than in San Francisco, they are grabbed and said te be cheap: Tam no judge of furs. but can define three different kinds here, the far of animals, the firtree and the “fur” off gold mines we hear so much about. Far No.1 is the prevailing article at this time. Everybody is buying fare, anda good many “nip” them after they are bought. A trialis pending now before Mayor Dodge about the ownership ofa fail cask of fars that miraculously exchanged their positions from the owners locker to. that of « email‘ sioop. Ff teit) you the Americans are introdicing law and profit here in great measures. “T undertook to visit Sitka by oil light the other evening. visited the bowling alleys and sauntered into the “Double Decker.” Perhaps you don’t know what the Double Decker is. Fl tell you. It’s along, low, two story, half white, and half yellow wooden struc. ture, defying any rule for name or style dation of as many families as can crowd into it. Families of high and low degree alike flock under the shadow threshold of thé institution, it is an invariably produces a countenance done in the highest colors—vermillion with a dash of purple. It is here that furs can be obiained, fine sleck on@,s0 sleck that I was pursuaded to make a purchase of one. Tucking it. under my arm, I walked off proud of my bargain, but upon my arrival home found I had} been on the “Change,” and had lost my stock barring the tail. _ Se much for my investment in furs at the Double Decker. ; The City Fathers are announcing all sorts of improvements for the city. — Dogs have to wear tags and pigs are liable to be pounded. These are the only species of quadruped here, with the exception of 19 mules in the Quartermaster’s Department, and they being such splendid kickers are not molested by the city authorities. The Fur Company, however, can boast of 2 horses.— Gen. Danna has his saw mill in running order, and he not only Keeps his mill ranning but the prices likewise, outra— geously. A Mr. Rudolph, from Victo— ria, has commenced building a lager beer brewery. I have.no doubt he ney * Pe _ Braph Cable—of which he is a large \ Nuv® tons of tracts have been sent by Henry Buley, Esq., of London, to the “Young Men’s Christian Association of “Chicago. “Tt is said that this gift is the result of a vow made:by Mr. Buley when the success of the Atlantic Telestockholder—seemed doubtful, that he ‘would devete all his dividends from it + “Pt Masonic brotherhood of Phila~ Melphia are about to build a granite stractare 260 fest loug by 150 feet wide -With,a tower 300 foot in hight. .t will sb! Riagata . boilers, as unfortunately they are copper. On'the 8th of January last, the officers gave a ball which was a decided success. A cargo of apples, turnips and potatoes found their way up here frem the Sound. The latter are selling at 5 cents a pound retail, and other vegetables at 10 cents. Apples are worth their weight in silver almost. sheep, is the “Plymouth Rock” of Russian America, for it was the spot where the pilgrims. of Sitka first landed. ‘The month of January has passed off very . we Ae! nett ~ fg tea but cold and mostly clear. are longer and the Wanbeaces teh oponen genial ray, 3 FREEDOM’s Foorsreps. skins are at the present time 15 and 20, ‘Yeuposka Island, where we keep our 7 PAnrtTres in San Franciseo are endea are * permit. born in the free States. : York Siate. A patzy line of coaches ate to be puton the route between’ Woodland ‘Or the twenty Democratic appointees on the San Francisco police foree twelve are foreign born and eight natives of the United States, three having been THERE are 900 miles:of canal in New ite of ten per cent per annum tid paid egether with 645 50 eorts and diebureements, of said jud and accruing ‘Sots ing (0 the etm Of $1. Thave levied upon ali the right, title and interest of the defendant, the Ancient Kiver Channel Biue Gravel Company, herein mentioned, in and to the following described property, to-wit :— That certain iot or parcel of mining ground. consisting ofthirty-one thousand five uundred and eighty lineal ivet (31590) of mining ground, . ig at thenorth«aet eud of the Chalk Blaf Mountain Company's yronnd, in Nevada @ounty, State of California, and running or extending thence northeriy “or north-easteriy through ithe centre or summit of Chalk Bilaff Meuntsia across Bear Valley io the head of two mile Valiecy, together with all the mining und in said mountain from its cammit to &on: >
fine box of cigars and champagne. We hope the young Cooper may ‘grow to manhood, and become aii honor to_his x parents, Ja ‘ \ be ee ARRIVALS AT THE NATIONAL EXCHA NGE HOTEL. Broad Street, Nevada Gty, California. LANCASTER & HASEY, Prop’s. February ii. 1868. Coe San Franciac R Litle San Juan Cobb Sacramento W Joice do 4 do 0 Baker Scott's Flat y Leech Benicia HAAshburn do Deal Virginia W M Ratcliffe & n De well Birchville J.C Garber Nevada 2 —~---—~do T W Mcintire do ‘Colby Dutch Flat F Haneon a Upham. Timbucto T Ok do mes do Hs Bra do do do MOQ a> tt pale otahat pe § Ara a (p> Sy Seto > et 2 mmons Red J D Joslyn Lindsey Washingto J.ClarkTS TIE, VALENTINES! At GEORGE R. CRAWFORD'S Book and Stationery Store, Commercial Street. NATIONAL EXCHANGE HOTEL COMPANY. O THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE HOTEL Co: —Notice fs here ven that the Annual Meeting of the stockholders of said Com ¥ for the election of Trusteex: and other Gist of the Company will be held at the office of J. I. Caldwell, in Nevada city, Nevada county, on Monday, the 2d day of March, 1968, at 2 o'clock P. M. of said day. GEO. W. KIDD. President. ° feb12 J. L CALDWELL, Secretary. “SPIRITUAL MEDICINE.” Spence’s Positive and Negative Powders, Por Sale by H, F. SPENCE. Nevada, Feb. 12th. NEVADA THEATRE J. W. ADAMS & CO.... .:Managers. the citizens of Nevada and vicinity that they have, at an enormous expense, effected an eng@gement with the beautiful and accomplished In Minnesota, Sicrra county, Cal, on the . 3th inst., to. the wife of William Cooper —e With the above notice ,we received a + -has how established himself i business The Management take pleasure in informing . ts base, both in its northerly or porth-westerly and sontherly, or .south-westerly sides, being one hundred lines! feet to location, extending along the sammit of said Mountain, and extendi same width to the base of said Mountai ither side, by lines at right . angles with eaje center or =ummit sround, together with all the mineral therein contained, In allite earth, gravel and cement deposites, in its basins. channels and »purs, with all ihe rights of mizing, all the timber thereon and ali the water and water rights thereunto belonging oi in anywise apperaining, togéther ’ with ail the nery and improvements on said mining ground, consiating of one 30-foot \ waver wheel, drum, fiction wheels and hoistworks compiete.and the building covering the e, situaied in Bear Valley; near the old reside of EF. O: Tompkins and known as the Anci t River i Blue Gravel Compapy's Hoisting Works.: : Notice is hereby givefi that I will expose to public sale all thé above described property to the highest bidder, ta front of the CG. urt Hoase . door. tthe city of -Nevada.-on TUESDAY, March 10h 1558. betweenthe hours of 9o'ci'k 4. M. and4 o'clock p. ». a Given under my hand this 1ith day of Feb. 1868 R. B, GENTRY, Sherif. JC. Denel, Atty. ft W. C, RANDOLPH, OFFERS FOR SALE AT THE LOWEST PRICES, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, ‘Gold Pens, Silver Ware, Spectacles, Nevada, February 11th. NEW CIGAR AND TOBACCO DEPOT. T= UNDERSIGNED who has for several years been in the employ of J. Greenwald, —AT THE— NATIONAL EXCHANGE HOTEL, NEVADA CITY, Where can always be found at WHOLESALE AND RETAIL a large assortment of HAVANA & DOMESTIC CIGARS Smoking & Chewing Tobacco, PLAYING CARDS, ? Earitsa. TOBACC CoNguMens Siam enabled to sell goods at-San Fran CREAT BARGAINS _ AND TRADERs. . “Opposition to Tmposition 7 . ‘LOWER BATES THAW yiy ‘FRANCISCO. IMPORTATION(2 PRICES, AND BETTER in. Se” DUCEMENTS THAN aAnxy $2" HOUSE IN NEVADA crry, —_ . 4 —_—— JULIUS CREENWALD, . —AT THE OLD STAND—_ BROAD STREET.,.NEVADACITY Continues to UNDERSELL Any self-styled Importer in the County of Nevada, 2 Having better facilities for baying than any other firm in Nevada county, cisco jobbing prices, and 25 per eel . less than any store in the mountains. ~ 2" Long experience and a thorough know? edge of business enables me to furnish cns CIGARS, TOBACCO and every otherar ticle in my line, lower than can be pur' chased at other houses in Nevada, though the latter be connected with New York and San Francisco houses, All consumers of “the weed,” as well as dealers, in my line, are invited to call and examine for them~_ selves. J. CREENWALD, BROAD STREBT. Nevada, Jan. 14th, 2963. GENUINE MEERSCHAUM PIPES, Etc., Ete., Etc. 2" Country and City orders’ solicited and promptly attended to. . 3 A. lL, ZEKIND. Nevada, Feb. 4th, 1968. FOR SALE. VHE matervigned has A FEW TONS oF CHOICE Y¥ FOR SALE. feb4 P. SUTTON: Notice to County Customers ! S MR. ZEKEND is no longer in my employ, customers outside of town are respectfully reqnested to send their orders and money direct tome. I take this occasion to~ return many thanks for past favors. J, GREENWALD. Nevada, Jan. 20th, 1968. jut PROPERTY FOR SALE, THE HOUSE AND LOT situated on Lost Hill, formerly known as the Pascoe property, is offered for sale at yearomabia rates.. The house 16 in rood order, contains six rooms, and the lot is arge, under good cultivation, and contains some 80 bearing fruit trees, of excellent varieties. Where is free water on the premises#all the year round. For particulars enquire at ‘the house, or at this febdS Who are — ying a et — engagemen re’s Opera use, Sa Franciseo. They will be supported by a . TALENTED AND EFFICIENT COMPANY From that House.” And will appear in this city on THURSDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS, February 20th, 2ist and 22d. FOR SALE, . With Hele Bee ining Company, er with Hoisting Gear, Pump, Bob’ ‘ad on: that constitaies a complete ist quake jn Contra Costa on Monday last. HE STEAM ENGINE AND BOILER. of “Hi 4 shaft Office. GOLD BUCKLE LosT. A HEAVY GoLD BUCKLE, J. MAFFZIGER, Fa EMPIRE MARK No. 7 Commercial Street, NEVADA CITY,NAFFZIGER & STONE, Prop’rs, . . R. STONE. ET. ly friends that he has erected under his supervision the above named. House, with. all the BROOKLYN HOTEL, North-west corner of Bryant Place and Bush Street, and directly Opposite the Cosmopolitan, ——_ §AN._ FRANCISCO. HE well known proprietor of the above named Hotel, wakes to inform his many ae class style, entirely new. The Honsecontaine — 150 First Class Rooms, and some FIFTY SUITES of F Rooms, sad hopes to obtain « liberal aor share of the peJOHN KELLY, Junior. N. B.— 3s « W : f “4 Mir. Fr code lage of ponies 1 rt Township, Ne te himself atthe Brooklyn, where he will be happy to meet his friends and the public im gener. F Panei0 LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Vietor Chevalier,