July 18, 1876 (4 pages)

e} j : 4 7 ‘J : : 4 ; e 3 ; »& & + ¥ i a > i j 9 ' reer. \ miah it, at WWVADA OFTY, CAL. . — Zz Tuésiay. July 19, 1876. ee ons Grant,‘Ithas been the fortune of Gen. 4Grant ever since he assumed the * office of President, to be the subject of the worst kind of abuse from a part of his own and all the Demo-: c:atio party. His every act hus been criticized and! wrong motives eccredited to him in every step he has taken. Tho third term bog bear was the skeleton in the closet for several years, Now that qnestio: has ben ‘settled the versatility of) his énemics his shown_itself in ‘other ways. It is curious how even Republican papers will take up and. fallin with every. new cry -that is raised, before they have heard the particulard.,.on both sides of the -question. Grant has done many things that we have not felt like justifying, bot, asa rule, we believe the has alweys acted as he deemed right, and for the best interests of the country. We believe he is as true to his trust as,any of—his subordinates bive been, and that he is as honest and is.as much in favor of . weform as any of them, Bristow Jewell, Yaryaa: et al, included, We believe when the facta are made known the ‘country will find that Gen. Grani is pow as he always has __ been, the true, tried and loyal friend of the Government, We believe be is too proud to rashly attempt to _ destroy thaf record by selfish aois just atthe close of his public ca-We propose to wait for fall developments before expressing unqualified coiidemnation of the-resmovals mad by him of late. o> Bank of Nevada County. Navapa Crrr, July 15th, 1876. To the creditors of the Bank of Nevada Conbty. Creditors: Your committee appointed to confer with John W. Hinds Esq., arranged it by telegram so'that Mr. Hinds arrived in this city last evening. Hoe has made. you a proposition in writing. Allow.us ta say to you all that we ~ Rave deemed it our duty to diligently and carefully examine the assets and liabilities of the late Bank, to weigh with care every proposition and suggestion that has been made, that has ‘ome to out knowledge; we have Cplonlated what could be made by Judge Searls as assignee, what could be realized by forcing the concern dato bankruptcy-and afterwards ‘eollecting every doller that possibly eould by suit against the sdlvent #tockho ders to make up the deficiency dus the creditors over the adivent assets, but the highest figure that we reached in any of the propositions herétofore advanced do not ‘oompare with the one in our hands, ~—that'we are about to submit to yon for your consideration. We ask you to keep cool, use judgment, act for your own interest, and you will act for the interest of all. We deeply fegret you are compelled to wait upon your money, yot we. unanimously, without reserve, recommend Mr, Hinds’ offer. Woe assure you Wwpon.our honor that itis our opinion the premises considered,it is the best thing the creditors can do to ecceptit. «, Very Respectfully, Submitted, W. D, Lona, Cuas. Kuwr, K, Caspas, The following is the statement of Sohn W. Hinds to the oreditors of ‘tho Bank of Nevada County: oe Nevapa Crrx, Jaly 15, 1876. “Creditors: I have the following Proposition te make to you in regard to the late Bank of Nevada County. lat. Selact.a committee of your beat “men to represent you; place . your business in their hands, und I a8 follows: I will givo you a one handred thousand dolQid coin of the United States, “security, such as will satisty yor t ‘eommittos that { will faithfully carry into exccution everything bh nstated, ; “M4: will have the old stock surrendered tothe creditors and my“golf, and a like number, to wit, 2000 abies” of ew stock issued to take its place; the: creditors to receive 1000 shite, and I will hold 1000 shares, I will furnish $25,000 to the said new bank, at one per cout pet miorith, as working capitel, and the same per vent, The! Bhe Daily Brmscript . Yesterday Morning’s Sales. the assets of the iste Bank of Nevada County; they, one half and myself ene half; and all moneys collected ftom all Yesdurces of the old ‘bank shall be paid in ‘immediately on receipt of the same, to be placed to the secount of the new bank,to make up-«working capital. ' 3d. The new bank will issue to each creditor certificates of deposit for one half of the whole amount due to each, payable as fullows: In three, six and twelve months from the date the agreement is eutered iuto. 4th. The creditdrs will hold as security. for the faitaful payment of the Certificates of deposits uf the new bank.as above stated, all the assets $100,000, to be first accepted by yourselves thrdugh your committee before the new stock issues. right to elect the Cushier of t e bank whether they-hold one half of the stock or not, and this right will be extended to~them during all the time I hold an interest in the same; . ‘at least I will guarantee it to. them fora ‘period of two years. ; tight to name and elect the Presiident; but pledge you, in so doing, I. will consuJt your interest, as I have no donbt you will mive in selecting the Cashier. Seveath. The officers of the bank will be compelled to make out a fall statem¢nt once-each month, ind each Director will be required to examine it, and the crediters will be entitled to name one half of the Directors, _ Kighth. I will require the Stockholders of the old concern to pay all the present indebtedness in San Fravcisco=that is, all notes—of the late Bank of Nevada County, and will immediately retarn to the officers of the new Bank, for is use and account, the said securities. I will also require the present Stockholders to take new stock, and the same amouut for all moneys that they have advanced or shall advance in redeeming all of the said securities, as the other Creditors of the old concern, to:wit, one-half: Infact, the money they have paid vut and the balance they will be required to pay out to redeem the said securit:es, as the other Creditors. I will have all of the said securities in the vault of the new Bank, within thirty days of the time itis opened, and I will open the new Bank within five days of the time all the Creditors place their demands in the hands of the said Committee, to act for them. Ninth. If the Books of the late Bauk show that any Creditor or Creditors have been paid, or it can be satisfactorily proven, I will use my best endeavors to heve the money returned tothe new Bank, that ‘wil shull be treated alike--that is, since the day the property -wag assigned to the Hon. Niles Searle, ad Assignee of the late Bank of Nevada County. Tenth. I am personally responaible for all the acts and transactions that I did during the time I was connected with the late Bank of Nevada County, if it oan be shown that they were not honorable trausactions. Creditors, if my proposition is accepted, I will do my best ‘to make the Bank a paying one, and J have not the least doubt, in fact I am certain it can be done, duo, W. Hinvu. {By Telegraph, . __ Mining Stocks: 2425 Ophir 42%. 1535 Mexican 29%. 655 Best & Belober 41%, 540 Gould & Curry 13%, 4080 California 5644. 175 Savage 17%,3275 Oon Virginia 49%, 45 Crown Point 9%. FLO Yellow Jacket 25. 4600 Imperial,4%. 40 Belcher 17.4, . 370 Overman 67%." 430 Justice 2034. 645 Julia 4 ee 255 Union Con 11. 360 Sierra Nevada 1324, 3iG Hale & Norcross 8}. ae Laas 16. ‘ : xcbequer 1444. 520° Bullion 40. “s 325 Alpha 37. . 4 ‘700 Lady Bryan 750, 360 Kentuok 11%. 480 Caledonia 94%. 95 Confidence 16%. Yesterday Afternoon's Sales, Imperial 43. Calttoreia tix. Aaron Bes ce 5 ie ‘Onn Vie ola 10%, a Hale & Norcross 8%. ereditors aud myislt sbiall own all of the late bank, and the bowd‘of ~—“$th. The creditors wilt have the} 6th. I will reserve’ to myself the } they will be treated in all respects}, Beard of Supetvisets-July Term. Satunpay, July 15th, 1876, . The Bosrd met pursaant to adjourpmeént. Present, fall Board. T. P. Crandall,’ President of the Board, presiding, e : The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. the county: =P On General Fund. J. A. Filcher. for jury serip, $12. B. H. Miller, for Jury scrip, $24 Ed, Burroughs, for Jury scrip, $13 75. : Assessor, $600. an lee Joseph Gilbert, services as Deputy Assessor, $600. _D. Collins, for services of J.P. Ebiugh as Deputy A sessor, $500. D. E. Morgan, for services us Clerk on Assessment Rol!, $500. Dan’l. Collins, for Military Roll and express charges, $161 40. ~~~ On Road: Fand. Jaz, Harrigan, Road District No. 2 $1,008 9¢. J, B. Erb, District No. 3, $18. N. Higden; District No. 3, €9. J. F. Montgomery, District No. 3, R. Dillon, District No. 3, $50. E. Northup, District No, 4, $100. Total, $1,194. ve ~ The following communication was read, and ordered spread upon the minutes: : To the Hon. Board of Supervisors of Nevada County. Gentlemen :—With a view to com: promise the existing controversies between the Central Pacific Railroud Company and the People of the State, Tax Cvollecter, and Nevada County, in respect to unpaid taxes agaiust said Company, for the fiscal year 18;2-3 and all actions and litigation pending or proposed in re. spect thereto, and . all matters of costs incident to said litigation, the said Central Pacific Railroad Company hereby propose to pay into the Treasury of Nevada County, in United States Gold Coin, the sum of $4,921,30-100, and into the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the Stute of Culifornia, thesum of $2,;236.95-100, insatisfaction and discharge of all damages for taxes, per. centage and costs involved in suid litigation, or claimed to be due from said Company tothe People-of the State or said County, for the year aforesaid: ; It being understood as a part of this proposition, that all pending litigation in respect to the matters aforesaid in whatever Courts the same may be, shall be discontinued and dismissed, without costs of either party being taxed therein, und that the Counsel for the respective parties to such litigation shall promptly file their stipulations’ in such actions for the dismissal and discontinuance thereof, apon the p terms aforesaid: And that this settlement a'd compromise: shall be in fall satisfaction of said matters, and abar to any and all actions that might be hereafter prosecuted on account of the same, or fur any damages or costs that might be claimed or founded thereupon. _ Submitted this 10th day. of July, a,D., 1876. Central Pacific Railroad Co., By E. B. Ryan, Agent, In the matter of the written proposal of >the Central Pacific Railroad Company, to settle the State and County tax levied against said Company forthe year 1872-73, submitted in pursuance of an act entitled, ‘‘An Act concerning certain taxes in the Counties of Placer and Nevada,’’ passed by the Legislature of the State of California, and approved March 3let,.1876. The Board of Supervisors of Nevada County, in regular session; all being present, acoept the said proposal, and—order as follows: That a copy of this order and tho written proposal of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, shall be submitted to the Attorney Generalof the State.of Ualifernia for his+ approval, and after his approval and assent thereto shall have been obtained, then upon payment made by the Central Pacific Railroad Co., of $4,921 30-100 in Geld Coin of the United States, to the District Attorney of Nevada County, who is hereby appointed to receive the same and receipt therefor; al avits pending against said Company, and any and all interests in any suit or agits now pending, relating to the tax of 1872-73; either in State or of Nevada is a party against said Co., are gxdered disposed of im. acGould & Ourry 13%.® ® Richard Dillon, services as Deputy . Federal Courts, to which the County} cordance with'the intent aid form of the written proposal submitted by said Company, and 9 part of this order, and upon the payment into the District Conrt of the 6th Judicial District, in and for the County of Sacramento, of the sum of $2,236 95-100, Gold Cuip, on action No. 6,003 (State tax) commenced against said Company to recover the State's portion cf the tax levied for the year . 1872-73, the Attorney acting for the Stute, with the consent aud «pproval of the Attorney Genera), is hereby ordered to dismiss said suit upou the terms of the written proposal ‘upon which this order is based, and upon full payment being made, as Damed herein, all, aud every one of the suit or suits to which the County of Nevada is a party, either in State or Uuited States Courts, concerning the tax levied for the year 1872-73; are compromised and settled according to the terms of the writte propubal submitted by swid Company, upon which this order is based. On motion cf Mr. Brady, it is ordered, thut in accordance with Sec‘tion 3738 of the Political Code, the making of a duplicute Assessment K ii fur the fiscai year 1376-77 be; : and the same is hereby dispensed with, The Military Roll for this County as prepared aud mude by the Assessor, Was examined and approved by the Board. See The application of Jas. Culbertson to huye the rates of toll fixed for the Culbertson grade, from Gear Valley tothe Hennes» Pass road, was received aud filed, and the hearing tnéreon set for July 25:h, In the matter of the allowance heretoforeordered f $2,500 from the General Road Fand, for the construction of the ruad. and bridge from Washington to Canon. Creek and the Yuba Mine, it is hereby ordered that the Cierk draw’ a warrant or warrants on -said fund, for the sum of $2,000 in favor of George Lord, oue of the Committee selected by citizens of Washington to receive the sume, On motion, the Board adjourned until Wednesday, July 19th; at 10 ‘o'clock a. M. Jas. D. Wurre, Clerk, By John Webber, Deputy A BILL passed the Texas House of Representatives, appropriating $40,Q0U, which, with the$150,000 alr ady set apart, is to be omployed i. founding a Mecbanical and Agricuitura College in that State f 4 white youths, A branch institution will ulso be provided for <olored youthe. ee 5 HOTEL ARRIVALS. Union Hotel, D. W. SNAPP, Proprietor. Saturpay, July 15th, 1876. JA Graham, City A E Cowles, Washin:ton H F Wiilainson, do Major Down , Centennial Mine ev Lord, Yuba Mine Thos K Hughes, Raoch Miss Mary Black, Nurth Bloomfield M_M Fooile, San Francisco JC Kebineen, * do UL Scheway, do ¥F H-Godaard do P pbingle, scott,s Flat DT. em Jr, City H Thompson, do ‘Jd Kitts, Uriental Mill M Hale, Pottetun , Pecan M& Brown, City Buna, July 16th, 1876. JA Graham, City Win Martin, Grays Valley J A Justice, C.ty M Kuowles, do © H Chase, do W H Bayluck, City V G@ Beli, French Corral . —_ Washington 4 Winau, nto A Barton, oe 4) Walker, do -HOTEL ARRIVALS, National. Exchange Hotel, S. A. EDU Y, Proprietor. Saturpax, Jaly loth, 1876. F. Beckett, Graes Valley : ' J Webber, do H Sadler, San Francisco Mrs Wilson, Relief Hil} Mis Moores, do ' Tf Lord, Colfax G W Nichell, Colfax M.ss Mann, ress valley “BE & Wheeler, San Francisco M Kennedy & wife, Sweetland 4 L Lancaster, vity i 9 ley, Sucramento * W Carter, Clty W Downne, Ventennia] Mime Sunvay, July 16th, 1876. 8.Cline, Bebastapo] : Mrs Dart, do : A Lewrent, Austin, Nevada TC Randall, ki Graek J Henly, V Fume W O Brodrick, In this city, July 17th, 1876, Joseph Dannicliff, io ce son of John ahd Sarah Dunuicliff, aged 1-year and 6 months, The funeral will take place from mento Street, at 11 o'clock, this, Tuesday morning. i RAEI RE A ITO EIT EE FE BELL NEEDED TE LEAT, REVADA THEATRE. ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. --—_— “Good Time Coming,’ It’s Almost Here.” ADVENT OF THE SEASON. The. Celebrated and Original ' ALABAMA COLORED MINSTRELS! YHE best organization and mest successful one in the World. Now on their return trip from their triumphs in Europe’ and Ausiraha to their old home -in~AlabaIna, will visit the principal cities of the Pacific plope, where_they hope to_meet a. coutinuation of the immense patronage everywhere accorded thém, These nitive warbiers, from the banks of the Savaupab and Swannee Rivers, (sll of them originally slaves), in tbeir soulstirring melodics, camp meeting hymns, 8-n@s aod dances, plantation scenes and incidents of days go.e by (thank Gou)furever. : For Massa Lincoln said ds word, And de slabe was treed forever; Glory to de Lamb, do goud time’s comhe at last. These incompatable warblers will give the. citiz-ns of Nevada City an ‘opportu-' nity of witnessing one of their chaste per= formances on . Friday Evening, July ZAist, WThis will positively be the only visit of this CHIEF OF SLAVE TROUPES, as they are on their way to their Alabama homes to spend the Winter in thvir ‘‘Own Sunny South.” t Admigsion.5... One Dollar. For particulars see smal bills. feats can be secured at Bejden’s, without extra charge. : : { : jyl$-4t A GOOD FARM FOT SALE. —— THE WOMACK RANCH; ITUATED on the McCourtnmey Road, kK) eight miles south of Grass Valley ,containing over four hundred acres of land There are two large pastires under, fence, Plenty of good water. One hundred tons of natural hay raised every year. Thy locality is perfectly healthy, Jt is a first class farm, and a good farmer can muke tone of the Best Farms in the County. : Those wishing to purchnse can call at the Farm or at the Taanscuipt office, Nevada City. jy. MRS. M. L. DAVIS. LITTON SPRINGS SELTZER WATER. FROM SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, Indigestion, Costiveoness, Piles, Irregularities of the action of the Kidneys and Liver, Inflammation of the Eyes, Gout, Rheumatism, Etc. sae ahd its beneficial effects are certified to hy all who have an opportunity of using it. —— tng Families and the trade supplied on applcation to WM, E, DEAMER, — Proprietor of the Grass Valley Soda Works. . Who is the General Agent for Nevada County, je24-1m P. H. BELDEN, Euccessor to Bell & Belde Masonic Building, Cor. Pine & Commercial Sts Nevada City. Wholesale & Retail dealer i Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, : Patent Medicines, d&c. A full line of Choice Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Toilet Powder, Cologne Sets, Combs Brushes, &c, : Also, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass, Paint Brushes, &c. Also a full line of STATIONERY, suchas lank Books, Letter. Note and Legal Pa er, Gold Pens. &c Bianx Books mae to order at the lowest an Franciseo prices, My Stock is most complete in all its de partments ‘and my prices arelow. I solici a share of public patronage. P. H. BELDEN. » Nevada, March 31, 1876, ~ : CHOICE FRUIT, FROM THE CELEBRATED CHAPMAN ; ORCHARD. TT NICHOLSON, Lessee of the @ above Orchard, has appointed SUTTON & JUDGE, Agents for the sale of all kinds of FRUITS in their season] Families will be supplied in quantities to suit, atthe lowest market rates, Orders from the sufrounding towns and upper part of the connty solicited and promptly filled. . Direct all orders to as SUTTON & JUDGE, COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA. CITY. Fune 2th, 1876. es DR, C, D. BOBO, PHYSICIAN AND SURG ON, site the THEATRE. Office at" ?° oe ¥ the residence of the parents, Sacra-. . to 3 shifts of unskilled labor, acco Nature’s Specific for the-cure of. HIS, without any question, isthe best . mineral water on the Pacific Coast, . . Drugs, Medicines, &c} 6 Deere -. ROASTING FURNACE, For Gold, Silver and Copper Ores, The Roasting.capacity of the Fur. mace, per. R24 hours, is from au _ 6to50 Tons, j SCORDING to per centage and naty penditire of 11s to 2 cords of wood, and 3 ; rai amount of ore Landled: Lhe Farner a adapted to Chlorodiziug, as well as Oxidir. ing, Roasting. and for the manufacture of Su phuric Acid. iu point of cheapness of construction and éfiidiency in working, the Funace far ny best in use, . ° mG * Millmen in need of a cheap and eff, Roasting Apparstus Will spply to —_ ae G. F. DEEVKEN, Consulting Mctallurgist, . Grass Valley, permit, at Grass Valley. jy 14 MINERAL CITATION. _ Uxrrep Srarts Laxp Orrice, SacramEnto, Cal. July 8th, 1876, } 4 E. H. Goodmer, E. W. Cross, W. Weeks, O, E. Green, Lester Linley §. barnes; BR. 8. Gentry, Alba Brown and rig all whom it may concern. Whereas, imineral athdavit Nos 6laud 179 were filed in the U.S. Land Office, alleging the N 1.2 of Range 9 Kurt, to.be more valuable for min. iny than for agricultural purposes, by Com. missioner’s letter dated December 24,187). the same land is to be trested ag mineral in character, until the contrary is proved after due. noiice, And whereas, William Walsh, (Post Office address Nevada City. Nevada county, Cal.) did; on the h Gay of Murch. 1875, file iu the Register’s Office of this District his pre-emption Declary. tion Ne 498), claimiug the abuve described land, and has ayplied to enter the same as. axyriculfural land, alleging it to be more valuabl for agricultural than for mining purposes; Therefore you wi'l take notice that under aud by virtue of instructions from the Commissioner of the Genera] Land Office, dated May 6th, 1871, we bave fixed the 21st day of August, 1876,at eleven o"clock, A. M., at this office, bef« rethe Register and Receiver, for the heuring of a to determine the character of baig unds. ‘ In Witness Whereof; .we have; hereunto set our hands the dayjand year first abc ve written. TT. B. McFARLAND, Register, ‘ HART FLLLUOWS, Receiver. rp Caldwell, Atty. Hy ja NOTICE OTICE is hereby: given that there “wae this-day delivered ints my hands. by Daniel Collins, County Assessor; the assessinent books of the County of Nevada, containing a statement of all property assessed by him for the year 1X76, in said county of Nevada, and the amounts for which such property was assessed. \ pe of, not €xTéiiding beyond the Fourth onday ot July, to equalize assess meuts. All perso. 8 interested are notified to appear before the ‘board within’ the they have, why th:ir assessments should not stand, as listed by the Assessor. JAMES D. WHITE, County Clerk, And _ ex-vfficio Clerk o* the Board of Equalizatlon, Nevada County. jyll Election for Chief Engineer, S HE ANNUAL ELECTION FO oR Und ENGINEFR of thé Nevada City ‘Fire Department, will take place at the Map shs)’s Othce, on MONDAY, JULY 31, 1876. man. Clerks—J. J. Ott and Ed. Goldsmith. Polls willbe open from 5 to 8 o’cloch, P.M. by order of the Board of Fire Delegaten W. R. COE, Presiden Jas. Monro, Secretary. es A. NIVENS, JR, ns STOCKS BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. CIGARS AND TOBACCO, MASONIC BLOCK, te Pine Street, Nevada City. _ iy * ICE COLD SODA .WATER, AND FRESH BETHESDA WATER, ON DRAUGHT AT PRESTON’S. me NewYork Enamel Paint HE Hest ahd. most durable Paimt for outside and inside work, 4 full line of pure Chemicals, Crucibles, etc. Draggist, 2. W, corner.Broad and Pine streets. FUENITURE REPAIRING _AND UPHOLSTERING. Store, Nevada City, — kinds of UPHOLS IN and FURNITURE : ing, in the very best apdutlowrates. © _ : F. . of the sulphuretted ore with an re : Furnace can be. seetr“On application for « N EF quarter of Sec. 18, in Township 16 N° The Board of Equalization will meet on . this, the 10th day of duly, 1876, and con. tinue in session until all business is dis ‘ time prescribed, and show cause, it any , Jadges—Joseph Olive and Frank Elie GENERAL INSURANCE AGEN,helesale and Retail Dealer m rv a Commercial Street, near Coe’sShor B ERPBEESESSSY F Gl ry ter, whi moi sha o day ehu hor Ps ee ne ing any beso: eno ace ey unc the Cor ine: and the: “mo wa} ces: Eve cou owi cial per get ' pull inte bill The on. forcall give re FP ted ™* bet Cu Cw ed bet eet Pt % ~~ oe crys

e} j : 4 7 ‘J : : 4 ; e 3 ; »& & + ¥ i a > i j 9 ' reer. \ miah it, at WWVADA OFTY, CAL. . — Zz Tuésiay. July 19, 1876. ee ons Grant,‘Ithas been the fortune of Gen. 4Grant ever since he assumed the * office of President, to be the subject of the worst kind of abuse from a part of his own and all the Demo-: c:atio party. His every act hus been criticized and! wrong motives eccredited to him in every step he has taken. Tho third term bog bear was the skeleton in the closet for several years, Now that qnestio: has ben ‘settled the versatility of) his énemics his shown_itself in ‘other ways. It is curious how even Republican papers will take up and. fallin with every. new cry -that is raised, before they have heard the particulard.,.on both sides of the -question. Grant has done many things that we have not felt like justifying, bot, asa rule, we believe the has alweys acted as he deemed right, and for the best interests of the country. We believe he is as true to his trust as,any of—his subordinates bive been, and that he is as honest and is.as much in favor of . weform as any of them, Bristow Jewell, Yaryaa: et al, included, We believe when the facta are made known the ‘country will find that Gen. Grani is pow as he always has __ been, the true, tried and loyal friend of the Government, We believe be is too proud to rashly attempt to _ destroy thaf record by selfish aois just atthe close of his public ca-We propose to wait for fall developments before expressing unqualified coiidemnation of the-resmovals mad by him of late. o> Bank of Nevada County. Navapa Crrr, July 15th, 1876. To the creditors of the Bank of Nevada Conbty. Creditors: Your committee appointed to confer with John W. Hinds Esq., arranged it by telegram so'that Mr. Hinds arrived in this city last evening. Hoe has made. you a proposition in writing. Allow.us ta say to you all that we ~ Rave deemed it our duty to diligently and carefully examine the assets and liabilities of the late Bank, to weigh with care every proposition and suggestion that has been made, that has ‘ome to out knowledge; we have Cplonlated what could be made by Judge Searls as assignee, what could be realized by forcing the concern dato bankruptcy-and afterwards ‘eollecting every doller that possibly eould by suit against the sdlvent #tockho ders to make up the deficiency dus the creditors over the adivent assets, but the highest figure that we reached in any of the propositions herétofore advanced do not ‘oompare with the one in our hands, ~—that'we are about to submit to yon for your consideration. We ask you to keep cool, use judgment, act for your own interest, and you will act for the interest of all. We deeply fegret you are compelled to wait upon your money, yot we. unanimously, without reserve, recommend Mr, Hinds’ offer. Woe assure you Wwpon.our honor that itis our opinion the premises considered,it is the best thing the creditors can do to ecceptit. «, Very Respectfully, Submitted, W. D, Lona, Cuas. Kuwr, K, Caspas, The following is the statement of Sohn W. Hinds to the oreditors of ‘tho Bank of Nevada County: oe Nevapa Crrx, Jaly 15, 1876. “Creditors: I have the following Proposition te make to you in regard to the late Bank of Nevada County. lat. Selact.a committee of your beat “men to represent you; place . your business in their hands, und I a8 follows: I will givo you a one handred thousand dolQid coin of the United States, “security, such as will satisty yor t ‘eommittos that { will faithfully carry into exccution everything bh nstated, ; “M4: will have the old stock surrendered tothe creditors and my“golf, and a like number, to wit, 2000 abies” of ew stock issued to take its place; the: creditors to receive 1000 shite, and I will hold 1000 shares, I will furnish $25,000 to the said new bank, at one per cout pet miorith, as working capitel, and the same per vent, The! Bhe Daily Brmscript . Yesterday Morning’s Sales. the assets of the iste Bank of Nevada County; they, one half and myself ene half; and all moneys collected ftom all Yesdurces of the old ‘bank shall be paid in ‘immediately on receipt of the same, to be placed to the secount of the new bank,to make up-«working capital. ' 3d. The new bank will issue to each creditor certificates of deposit for one half of the whole amount due to each, payable as fullows: In three, six and twelve months from the date the agreement is eutered iuto. 4th. The creditdrs will hold as security. for the faitaful payment of the Certificates of deposits uf the new bank.as above stated, all the assets $100,000, to be first accepted by yourselves thrdugh your committee before the new stock issues. right to elect the Cushier of t e bank whether they-hold one half of the stock or not, and this right will be extended to~them during all the time I hold an interest in the same; . ‘at least I will guarantee it to. them fora ‘period of two years. ; tight to name and elect the Presiident; but pledge you, in so doing, I. will consuJt your interest, as I have no donbt you will mive in selecting the Cashier. Seveath. The officers of the bank will be compelled to make out a fall statem¢nt once-each month, ind each Director will be required to examine it, and the crediters will be entitled to name one half of the Directors, _ Kighth. I will require the Stockholders of the old concern to pay all the present indebtedness in San Fravcisco=that is, all notes—of the late Bank of Nevada County, and will immediately retarn to the officers of the new Bank, for is use and account, the said securities. I will also require the present Stockholders to take new stock, and the same amouut for all moneys that they have advanced or shall advance in redeeming all of the said securities, as the other Creditors of the old concern, to:wit, one-half: Infact, the money they have paid vut and the balance they will be required to pay out to redeem the said securit:es, as the other Creditors. I will have all of the said securities in the vault of the new Bank, within thirty days of the time itis opened, and I will open the new Bank within five days of the time all the Creditors place their demands in the hands of the said Committee, to act for them. Ninth. If the Books of the late Bauk show that any Creditor or Creditors have been paid, or it can be satisfactorily proven, I will use my best endeavors to heve the money returned tothe new Bank, that ‘wil shull be treated alike--that is, since the day the property -wag assigned to the Hon. Niles Searle, ad Assignee of the late Bank of Nevada County. Tenth. I am personally responaible for all the acts and transactions that I did during the time I was connected with the late Bank of Nevada County, if it oan be shown that they were not honorable trausactions. Creditors, if my proposition is accepted, I will do my best ‘to make the Bank a paying one, and J have not the least doubt, in fact I am certain it can be done, duo, W. Hinvu. {By Telegraph, . __ Mining Stocks: 2425 Ophir 42%. 1535 Mexican 29%. 655 Best & Belober 41%, 540 Gould & Curry 13%, 4080 California 5644. 175 Savage 17%,3275 Oon Virginia 49%, 45 Crown Point 9%. FLO Yellow Jacket 25. 4600 Imperial,4%. 40 Belcher 17.4, . 370 Overman 67%." 430 Justice 2034. 645 Julia 4 ee 255 Union Con 11. 360 Sierra Nevada 1324, 3iG Hale & Norcross 8}. ae Laas 16. ‘ : xcbequer 1444. 520° Bullion 40. “s 325 Alpha 37. . 4 ‘700 Lady Bryan 750, 360 Kentuok 11%.. 480 Caledonia 94%. 95 Confidence 16%. Yesterday Afternoon's Sales, Imperial 43. Calttoreia tix. Aaron Bes ce 5 ie ‘Onn Vie ola 10%, a Hale & Norcross 8%. ereditors aud myislt sbiall own all of the late bank, and the bowd‘of ~—“$th. The creditors wilt have the} 6th. I will reserve’ to myself the } they will be treated in all respects}, Beard of Supetvisets-July Term. Satunpay, July 15th, 1876, . The Bosrd met pursaant to adjourpmeént. Present, fall Board. T. P. Crandall,’ President of the Board, presiding, e : The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. the county: =P On General Fund. J. A. Filcher. for jury serip, $12. B. H. Miller, for Jury scrip, $24 Ed, Burroughs, for Jury scrip, $13 75. : Assessor, $600. an lee Joseph Gilbert, services as Deputy Assessor, $600. _D. Collins, for services of J.P. Ebiugh as Deputy A sessor, $500. D. E. Morgan, for services us Clerk on Assessment Rol!, $500. Dan’l. Collins, for Military Roll and express charges, $161 40. ~~~ On Road: Fand. Jaz, Harrigan, Road District No. 2 $1,008 9¢. J, B. Erb, District No. 3, $18. N. Higden; District No. 3, €9. J. F. Montgomery, District No. 3, R. Dillon, District No. 3, $50. E. Northup, District No, 4, $100. Total, $1,194. ve ~ The following communication was read, and ordered spread upon the minutes: : To the Hon. Board of Supervisors of Nevada County. Gentlemen :—With a view to com: promise the existing controversies between the Central Pacific Railroud Company and the People of the State, Tax Cvollecter, and Nevada County, in respect to unpaid taxes agaiust said Company, for the fiscal year 18;2-3 and all actions and litigation pending or proposed in re. spect thereto, and . all matters of costs incident to said litigation, the said Central Pacific Railroad Company hereby propose to pay into the Treasury of Nevada County, in United States Gold Coin, the sum of $4,921,30-100, and into the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the Stute of Culifornia, thesum of $2,;236.95-100, insatisfaction and discharge of all damages for taxes, per. centage and costs involved in suid litigation, or claimed to be due from said Company tothe People-of the State or said County, for the year aforesaid: ; It being understood as a part of this proposition, that all pending litigation in respect to the matters aforesaid in whatever Courts the same may be, shall be discontinued and dismissed, without costs of either party being taxed therein, und that the Counsel for the respective parties to such litigation shall promptly file their stipulations’ in such actions for the dismissal and discontinuance thereof, apon the p terms aforesaid: And that this settlement a'd compromise: shall be in fall satisfaction of said matters, and abar to any and all actions that might be hereafter prosecuted on account of the same, or fur any damages or costs that might be claimed or founded thereupon. _ Submitted this 10th day. of July, a,D., 1876. Central Pacific Railroad Co., By E. B. Ryan, Agent, In the matter of the written proposal of >the Central Pacific Railroad Company, to settle the State and County tax levied against said Company forthe year 1872-73, submitted in pursuance of an act entitled, ‘‘An Act concerning certain taxes in the Counties of Placer and Nevada,’’ passed by the Legislature of the State of California, and approved March 3let,.1876. The Board of Supervisors of Nevada County, in regular session; all being present, acoept the said proposal, and—order as follows: That a copy of this order and tho written proposal of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, shall be submitted to the Attorney Generalof the State.of Ualifernia for his+ approval, and after his approval and assent thereto shall have been obtained, then upon payment made by the Central Pacific Railroad Co., of $4,921 30-100 in Geld Coin of the United States, to the District Attorney of Nevada County, who is hereby appointed to receive the same and receipt therefor; al avits pending against said Company, and any and all interests in any suit or agits now pending, relating to the tax of 1872-73; either in State or of Nevada is a party against said Co., are gxdered disposed of im. acGould & Ourry 13%.® ® Richard Dillon, services as Deputy . Federal Courts, to which the County} cordance with'the intent aid form of the written proposal submitted by said Company, and 9 part of this order, and upon the payment into the District Conrt of the 6th Judicial District, in and for the County of Sacramento, of the sum of $2,236 95-100, Gold Cuip, on action No. 6,003 (State tax) commenced against said Company to recover the State's portion cf the tax levied for the year . 1872-73, the Attorney acting for the Stute, with the consent aud «pproval of the Attorney Genera), is hereby ordered to dismiss said suit upou the terms of the written proposal ‘upon which this order is based, and upon full payment being made, as Damed herein, all, aud every one of the suit or suits to which the County of Nevada is a party, either in State or Uuited States Courts, concerning the tax levied for the year 1872-73; are compromised and settled according to the terms of the writte propubal submitted by swid Company, upon which this order is based. On motion cf Mr. Brady, it is ordered, thut in accordance with Sec‘tion 3738 of the Political Code, the making of a duplicute Assessment K ii fur the fiscai year 1376-77 be; : and the same is hereby dispensed with, The Military Roll for this County as prepared aud mude by the Assessor, Was examined and approved by the Board. See The application of Jas. Culbertson to huye the rates of toll fixed for the Culbertson grade, from Gear Valley tothe Hennes» Pass road, was received aud filed, and the hearing tnéreon set for July 25:h, In the matter of the allowance heretoforeordered f $2,500 from the General Road Fand, for the construction of the ruad. and bridge from Washington to Canon. Creek and the Yuba Mine, it is hereby ordered that the Cierk draw’ a warrant or warrants on -said fund, for the sum of $2,000 in favor of George

Lord, oue of the Committee selected by citizens of Washington to receive the sume, On motion, the Board adjourned until Wednesday, July 19th; at 10 ‘o'clock a. M. Jas. D. Wurre, Clerk, By John Webber, Deputy A BILL passed the Texas House of Representatives, appropriating $40,Q0U, which, with the$150,000 alr ady set apart, is to be omployed i. founding a Mecbanical and Agricuitura College in that State f 4 white youths, A branch institution will ulso be provided for <olored youthe. ee 5 HOTEL ARRIVALS. Union Hotel, D. W. SNAPP, Proprietor. Saturpay, July 15th, 1876. JA Graham, City A E Cowles, Washin:ton H F Wiilainson, do Major Down , Centennial Mine ev Lord, Yuba Mine Thos K Hughes, Raoch Miss Mary Black, Nurth Bloomfield M_M Fooile, San Francisco JC Kebineen, * do UL Scheway, do ¥F H-Godaard do P pbingle, scott,s Flat DT. em Jr, City H Thompson, do ‘Jd Kitts, Uriental Mill M Hale, Pottetun , Pecan M& Brown, City Buna, July 16th, 1876. JA Graham, City Win Martin, Grays Valley J A Justice, C.ty M Kuowles, do © H Chase, do W H Bayluck, City V G@ Beli, French Corral . —_ Washington 4 Winau, nto A Barton, oe 4) Walker, do -HOTEL ARRIVALS, National. Exchange Hotel, S. A. EDU Y, Proprietor. Saturpax, Jaly loth, 1876. F. Beckett, Graes Valley : ' J Webber, do H Sadler, San Francisco Mrs Wilson, Relief Hil} Mis Moores, do ' Tf Lord, Colfax G W Nichell, Colfax M.ss Mann, ress valley “BE & Wheeler, San Francisco M Kennedy & wife, Sweetland 4 L Lancaster, vity i 9 ley, Sucramento * W Carter, Clty W Downne, Ventennia] Mime Sunvay, July 16th, 1876. 8.Cline, Bebastapo] : Mrs Dart, do : A Lewrent, Austin, Nevada TC Randall, ki Graek J Henly, V Fume W O Brodrick, In this city, July 17th, 1876, Joseph Dannicliff, io ce son of John ahd Sarah Dunuicliff, aged 1-year and 6 months, The funeral will take place from mento Street, at 11 o'clock, this, Tuesday morning. i RAEI RE A ITO EIT EE FE BELL NEEDED TE LEAT, REVADA THEATRE. ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. --—_— “Good Time Coming,’ It’s Almost Here.” ADVENT OF THE SEASON. The. Celebrated and Original ' ALABAMA COLORED MINSTRELS! YHE best organization and mest successful one in the World. Now on their return trip from their triumphs in Europe’ and Ausiraha to their old home -in~AlabaIna, will visit the principal cities of the Pacific plope, where_they hope to_meet a. coutinuation of the immense patronage everywhere accorded thém, These nitive warbiers, from the banks of the Savaupab and Swannee Rivers, (sll of them originally slaves), in tbeir soulstirring melodics, camp meeting hymns, 8-n@s aod dances, plantation scenes and incidents of days go.e by (thank Gou)furever. : For Massa Lincoln said ds word, And de slabe was treed forever; Glory to de Lamb, do goud time’s comhe at last. These incompatable warblers will give the. citiz-ns of Nevada City an ‘opportu-' nity of witnessing one of their chaste per= formances on . Friday Evening, July ZAist, WThis will positively be the only visit of this CHIEF OF SLAVE TROUPES, as they are on their way to their Alabama homes to spend the Winter in thvir ‘‘Own Sunny South.” t Admigsion..5...... One Dollar. For particulars see smal bills. feats can be secured at Bejden’s, without extra charge. : : { : jyl$-4t A GOOD FARM FOT SALE. —— THE WOMACK RANCH; ITUATED on the McCourtnmey Road, kK) eight miles south of Grass Valley ,containing over four hundred acres of land There are two large pastires under, fence, Plenty of good water. One hundred tons of natural hay raised every year. Thy locality is perfectly healthy, Jt is a first class farm, and a good farmer can muke tone of the Best Farms in the County. : Those wishing to purchnse can call at the Farm or at the Taanscuipt office, Nevada City. jy. MRS. M. L. DAVIS. LITTON SPRINGS SELTZER WATER. FROM SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, Indigestion, Costiveoness, Piles, Irregularities of the action of the Kidneys and Liver, Inflammation of the Eyes, Gout, Rheumatism, Etc. sae ahd its beneficial effects are certified to hy all who have an opportunity of using it. —— tng Families and the trade supplied on applcation to WM, E, DEAMER, — Proprietor of the Grass Valley Soda Works. . Who is the General Agent for Nevada County, je24-1m P. H. BELDEN, Euccessor to Bell & Belde Masonic Building, Cor. Pine & Commercial Sts Nevada City. Wholesale & Retail dealer i Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, : Patent Medicines, d&c. A full line of Choice Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Toilet Powder, Cologne Sets, Combs Brushes, &c, : Also, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass, Paint Brushes, &c. Also a full line of STATIONERY, suchas lank Books, Letter. Note and Legal Pa er, Gold Pens. &c Bianx Books mae to order at the lowest an Franciseo prices, My Stock is most complete in all its de partments ‘and my prices arelow. I solici a share of public patronage. P. H. BELDEN. » Nevada, March 31, 1876, ~ : CHOICE FRUIT, FROM THE CELEBRATED CHAPMAN ; ORCHARD. TT NICHOLSON, Lessee of the @ above Orchard, has appointed SUTTON & JUDGE, Agents for the sale of all kinds of FRUITS in their season] Families will be supplied in quantities to suit, atthe lowest market rates, Orders from the sufrounding towns and upper part of the connty solicited and promptly filled. . Direct all orders to as SUTTON & JUDGE, COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA. CITY. Fune 2th, 1876. es DR, C, D. BOBO, PHYSICIAN AND SURG ON, site the THEATRE. Office at" ?° oe ¥ the residence of the parents, Sacra-. . to 3 shifts of unskilled labor, acco Nature’s Specific for the-cure of. HIS, without any question, isthe best . mineral water on the Pacific Coast, . . Drugs, Medicines, &c} 6 Deere -. ROASTING FURNACE, For Gold, Silver and Copper Ores, The Roasting.capacity of the Fur. mace, per. R24 hours, is from au _ 6to50 Tons, j SCORDING to per centage and naty penditire of 11s to 2 cords of wood, and 3 ; rai amount of ore Landled: Lhe Farner a adapted to Chlorodiziug, as well as Oxidir. ing, Roasting. and for the manufacture of Su phuric Acid. iu point of cheapness of construction and éfiidiency in working, the Funace far ny best in use, . ° mG * Millmen in need of a cheap and eff, Roasting Apparstus Will spply to —_ ae G. F. DEEVKEN, Consulting Mctallurgist, . Grass Valley, permit, at Grass Valley. jy 14 MINERAL CITATION. _ Uxrrep Srarts Laxp Orrice, SacramEnto, Cal. July 8th, 1876, } 4 E. H. Goodmer, E. W. Cross, W. Weeks, O, E. Green, Lester Linley §. barnes; BR. 8. Gentry, Alba Brown and rig all whom it may concern. Whereas, imineral athdavit Nos 6laud 179 were filed in the U.S. Land Office, alleging the N 1.2 of Range 9 Kurt, to.be more valuable for min. iny than for agricultural purposes, by Com. missioner’s letter dated December 24,187). the same land is to be trested ag mineral in character, until the contrary is proved after due. noiice, And whereas, William Walsh, (Post Office address Nevada City. Nevada county, Cal.) did; on the h Gay of Murch. 1875, file iu the Register’s Office of this District his pre-emption Declary. tion Ne 498), claimiug the abuve described land, and has ayplied to enter the same as. axyriculfural land, alleging it to be more valuabl for agricultural than for mining purposes; Therefore you wi'l take notice that under aud by virtue of instructions from the Commissioner of the Genera] Land Office, dated May 6th, 1871, we bave fixed the 21st day of August, 1876,at eleven o"clock, A. M., at this office, bef« rethe Register and Receiver, for the heuring of a to determine the character of baig unds. ‘ In Witness Whereof; .we have; hereunto set our hands the dayjand year first abc ve written. TT. B. McFARLAND, Register, ‘ HART FLLLUOWS, Receiver. rp Caldwell, Atty. Hy ja NOTICE OTICE is hereby: given that there “wae this-day delivered ints my hands. by Daniel Collins, County Assessor; the assessinent books of the County of Nevada, containing a statement of all property assessed by him for the year 1X76, in said county of Nevada, and the amounts for which such property was assessed. \ pe of, not €xTéiiding beyond the Fourth onday ot July, to equalize assess meuts. All perso. 8 interested are notified to appear before the ‘board within’ the they have, why th:ir assessments should not stand, as listed by the Assessor. JAMES D. WHITE, County Clerk, And _ ex-vfficio Clerk o* the Board of Equalizatlon, Nevada County. jyll Election for Chief Engineer, S HE ANNUAL ELECTION FO oR Und ENGINEFR of thé Nevada City ‘Fire Department, will take place at the Map shs)’s Othce, on MONDAY, JULY 31, 1876. man. Clerks—J. J. Ott and Ed. Goldsmith. Polls willbe open from 5 to 8 o’cloch, P.M. by order of the Board of Fire Delegaten W. R. COE, Presiden Jas. Monro, Secretary. es A. NIVENS, JR, ns STOCKS BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. CIGARS AND TOBACCO, MASONIC BLOCK, te Pine Street, Nevada City. _ iy * ICE COLD SODA .WATER, AND FRESH BETHESDA WATER, ON DRAUGHT AT PRESTON’S. me NewYork Enamel Paint HE Hest ahd. most durable Paimt for outside and inside work, 4 full line of pure Chemicals, Crucibles, etc. Draggist, 2. W, corner.Broad and Pine streets. FUENITURE REPAIRING _AND UPHOLSTERING. Store, Nevada City, — kinds of UPHOLS IN and FURNITURE : ing, in the very best apdutlowrates. © _ : F. . of the sulphuretted ore with an re : Furnace can be. seetr“On application for « N EF quarter of Sec. 18, in Township 16 N° The Board of Equalization will meet on . this, the 10th day of duly, 1876, and con. tinue in session until all business is dis ‘ time prescribed, and show cause, it any , Jadges—Joseph Olive and Frank Elie GENERAL INSURANCE AGEN,helesale and Retail Dealer m rv a Commercial Street, near Coe’sShor B ERPBEESESSSY F Gl ry ter, whi moi sha o day ehu hor Ps ee ne ing any beso: eno ace ey unc the Cor ine: and the: “mo wa} ces: Eve cou owi cial per get ' pull inte bill The on. forcall give re FP ted ™* bet Cu Cw ed bet eet Pt % ~~ oe crys