May 1, 1869 (4 pages)

Ld Tae » Samoa ‘Ropsens:-We no> . ticed ‘a day or two ago, that parties . were being examined at Truckee, on the-charge of-atterpting to rob Burck~ . halter & Co’s-store, ‘one of the parties ore. ‘iene maine else, accounts for the continued’ cultivation of the cereals, and the rapid exhaustion . of the soil, since the settlement of the State. Probably hydraulic engineering stimulated by the demand of water for mining purposes, has attained a greater perfection of Work in our mining regions than in any country on the globe; and asin some. localities demand for water is decreasing, it would be a wise course for the people to adapt: these facilities to the purposes of agriculture, \. -¥ears ago this papef advocated the construction of a net work of canals in of the Sacramento, which to _ aome oxtent, would protect the country from. flow, and would also serve fo the purposes of ae. and the om . : have snicdiee ised Pravelets tell us that 6 have constructed throughout empire a labyrinth.of canals, ~~ fdrnishing the means of irrigation and So bearing” the= -produets. of the sail to market. Is it a more difficult task for Americans to accomplish this work than for Chinese? If so ‘We had better _ abandon, our hollow boasts and become’ pupils inthe art ofagricujture ‘from this inférior people. . tion of the industry a single dry season . might produce famine. Our fields would be parched and dry, and cattle. would perish by thousafids: California farmers have, in the early years, known . sich seasons, but tle industry then’ -being young, the losses were far-less . . than would result from a year of famine now. In addition to the certainty of _crops the irrigation of soil gives. many benefits, A writer on the subject says: “fhe actual produce of irrigated lands ‘. made it. In the present condi. . having turned States evidence. The . Sacramento Union of yesterday has the . following in regard to the matter: pJohnMoultrie; one of the parties” who [and the turhpike. “infact: J streeters J attempted td rob Burckhalter’s banking house about a week ago, ‘and-acei=] Hits center. dentally shot himself in the foot while leaving the premises, died (it_is.presumed) from the effects of chloroform administered by the physicians who from his foot. admitted that he was one f the wouldbe robbers,and gave the names of oth for complicrobbery, bat the ially that. the parties, in the basiking when the attempt. was made, declared themselves unable to: identify the prisoners, « ‘The statement of Moultrie was not adinitted, as it was thought he was not in n his Paght, mins whes he Since the above was in type H. K. Brown and M. Church, Special Deputy Constables, arrived in this city, having in charge four prisoners from Truckee, among them Chris. C.Blair and E-L. Lee, charged with the attempt at robbery. The former has been a. cook ina. . jorker saloon at Truckee, and Eee is a new comer. ~They were examined before Justice Sykes and committed for examination: before the Grand J ury. A BoGus pair of Siamese twins are hoaxing the west of -England. The ligament connecting.the “twins” is of. India rubber, filled: with hot, water. ae Exchange. _ That thing was originated like many other improvements, i in Nevada county, California, says the Grass Valley Union. John Sale, present, Marshal of Grass Valley, and Mott. Healy, peace to his ashes, took tivo Chinamen and connected them together with a piece of rubber ~J exceeds that of unirmgated lands by phose, and exhibited tliem some years one-fourth to one-third of a crop; the harvest is placed to a great extent beyond the inftiience of the seasons. [rrigated lands never become impoverished, agoin Nevada City. Healy’s lecture on the occasion was the richest thing ever heard, and the “twins” were the ‘most astonishing pair ever seen. . One _“but-are enriched continually._In Italy, . where tables are kept, the ratio of increase of population in irrigated districts is 50 per cent. greater than in unirrigated districts.” , Egypt had overflowing graneries While neighboring nations were driven. to starvation, because the waters-of the Nile overflowed its banks; and the. ruins that remain demonstrate that the people of that country aided nature in fertilizing the soil. The richness of soil along the Sacramento and other rivers of the State was andoubtedly produced by overflows before the era of mining. “The amount of alluvial soil deposited by streams is almost incredible. It is oavienniad that the Gangees deposits _2,509,056,000 solid feet per hour ;” says a writer in the Agriculturak Report. The Sacramento with eactr overttow left} upon the surface the wealth of soil from which’ our farmers haye been producing such excellent harvests. These arenow failing because of successive erops, and the,failure of our people: to follow the teaching of nature, and supply the qualities which enrich the soil by a judicious: aystem of irrigation. The State Legislature should by judicious laws encourage the building of canals, and the State Agricultural Society would do well to give immediate attention to this important matter. We are promised*as the result of Ross Browne's mission to China, a full deseription of their system for irrigation; and we would do well to learn of these half-civilized people who produce enough in theig Efhpire to-feed half the population of the world. STRAWBERRY Festivau.—The ladies connected with the M. E. Church in Grass Valley, will hold a strawberry ~ festival on the 12th inst., at Hamilton Hall, for thé benefit of thé Charch — The price of admission is 60 cents.— How much it, costs to get out is not stated. pin to look for rich rock. was young and a pigmy in Statiire; and upon that singularity Healy’ was very eloquent. They were te have exhibited at North San Juan, but one—of the twins backed out ot his engagement because at the Nevada performance he ‘had been sinched too tightly, and he expressed himself ‘no likee too muchee tie.” ALLISON KANCH MINE.—The Grass Valley National says the water in this mine is being rapidly reduced. Both pumps are kept going day -and night: and lower the water at the rate of about twenty-five feet per day. Fifteen days more will suffice to pump it out as dry asa powder horn and then we shall be “Ereut Hours. —Attorney Genera] Hoar has sent an opinion to Secretasy Borie, that persons working eight hours “are not entitled to ten hours’ pay. The Secretary has sent a circular to the various navy yards; authorizing the employment of laborers. for extra hours, and that they be paid additional in pro. portion. Heavy INSURANCE. —The buildings and machinery of the Banner Mining Company have been insured for $50,000. The risk is divided between the London & Liverpool and Pacific Insurance Companies. A NEw flying machine has been invented by a Harrisburg, Penn., mechanic. The wings are filteen feet in length, and the two will present to the: air a-surface of nine hundred square feet. m1 "A RICH citizen of Cincinnati j is ‘polag to present to that city-a beautiful foun-! rain, costing $60,000, thirty feet high, and surmounted by a female figure in bronze, . The work is to be made in Nuremberg. 8 were engaged in extracting the ball . ’ Previous to his death he . g Tae ‘Seer Svaas Sins ae Beet Sugar Association have purchased 359 acres‘of land at Brighton,én which to erect théir works and raise beets.— This land,says the Bee,lies immediately northeast of tlié east levee, extending . from_the vicinity of Burn’s slough to a point midway . between. the J street road . " tended cuts the land nearly throx Some of the lan nearly ten acres, lies insjdé as not, in the memory of the oldest inhabitant, overflowed but once-—and -1 that was when the embankments of the Pacific Railroad (now-washed away and replaced by trestling) backed up. the waters of the American beyond all. precedent. It is, of all the tracts offered. nearest ‘the city, easiest of approach, and the committee thought the most desirable, all things considered:* There is no better Jand in the State—and ‘so far as the floods are,concerned they will benefit it much. The sugar beet is entirely a Summer crop, and shodld not . be planted even here before the middlé . of April nor, perhaps, later than the middle of May. The waters will enrich the soil and save the cost of ma nure, so for this purpose the land is . 7 preferable to upland equally as rich. But the 300 acres peculiarly suitable for beets will not be sufficient. The Company simply desired such tract of land for their own use, so that they might not be entirely dependent upon the public, on the roads and on the weather. -Whenever from any cause the outside supply fails, they turn back upon their own crop and keep the works ‘Tunning. ‘They have contracted with” several parties to plant, some five,some ten and some twenty acres each and to pay for the beets delivered five dollars per ton, and are prepared now to contract to this end with others, if appli-{ : cation bé made at once. The works will be on J street-continued, where it is crossed by the levee, easily approachable; and will be close to the Western Pacific Railroad ; and a switch will be > placed. there, so that car loads of beets can be discharged from the road inte the sygarie, and so that fuel can be had was old-and—a—giantinsize, the othr or . Without extra. hauling or handling.— “Fhe machinery will be oréered at once from Europe, and next Fall the beet sugar question will be fairly tried. If it succeeds itwill become a leading industry of the State; and thousands will be employed and enriched by it; and if-it fails nobody will be injured, for the stockholders are willing and able to } stand the loss for the purpose of testing . the question ; but there will be no loss, for this purchase of land will remunerate thé company for all the expenses of trial they miay be at. The projectors are sanginé of success, but will not grumble over defeat. ,. THe Pusiic ScHoois.—The public schools yesterday closed until the 10th of May, when they will be opened in . ' the new building. Mr. Power, who takes charge Of the High School next term, was presented by his pupils with . } a handsome silver butter dish. A neat . presentation speech was made by Al— bert Lancaster; and Mr. Power greatwaay thanked the children: A ar itpipeieatis THE OVERLAND. From the publishers, A. Roman & Co., we have received the May number of the Overland Moithly. This number is exceedingly interesting, containing an unusual . variety of well written articles. Among . J them we notice a history of “Mining Excitements of California,’ “How We ljive in Nevada,” etc. The magazine is ~— worth reading. Last r Day. —To-day is the as day for the enrollment of voters upon the city poll list. terday morning only. 493 names were enrolled, and the prospect is that a small vote ‘will a Let all who desire to vote enroll to-day. xa Caprain Pitfield, of the steamer Mexico, when off Tortagas,.on his last trip, steamed for two hours and a half. R through ‘& tangled. mass of snakes, of ‘all sizes.and colors. Where these myriads of snakes came from, sand whither bound, are questions for the —— to answer. at Chae . taken out t agree that~erops never looked more. promising than now. The prospest for: abundant harvests is excellent. aa aaa: * DIED. a ~ At Pleasant: ‘Walley, April 29th, 1869, ‘Makey ii, daughter of L. Nie Naucy Aun Scott, Tite papers in all parts of the State HARDWARE. bos TO THE PUBLIC! é Sy 8 epee @ HARDWARE, © . ROKER. at, “FOR CIEFY ASSESSOR. ‘HE FRIENDS OF W. S. McROBERTS,Announce him as a canditiate for City Assessor, at the Charter Election to be held on Monday May 3d; 1869. ~ FOR CITY ASSESSOR, OHIN KISTLE announc?s himself as a candidate for City Assessor, subject to the decision of the Voters of Nevada, atthe Polls on Monday next. : ml United States. Internal Revenue. Collector's Office, 4th = Cal, ! Neryapa Ciry, May ist, 1569. OTICE is hereby given that the Special No Taxes, or Licenses for the present fiscal year are now due and payable at my office. All professional persons, Merchants, Manufacturers, Traders; Pediers, Saloon Keepers and others, made liable under the Excise Laws of the United or they will become liable to a penalty of $500 . for pat Sy, tg business without first having e proper license therefor. ALFRED BRIGGS, Collector. : By 8. B, VAVENPORT, Dep. Collector. ICE + ICE! ICE! — THE NEVADA ICE COMPANY RE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY the people of Nevada City and, vicinity with & superior article of ICE. Those desirous. of having ICE left at their residences are requested to Jeave their orders at the office of -the Company, junction-of Main and Bouider Sts. FOR CITY MARSHAL, « J B. JEFFERY at the solicitation of e many friends, will be a candidate for the office of City Marshal, at. sae, Charter Election to be held Monday, May 3d FOR CITY Mm wamama ‘. HARLES w. “CORNELL is hereby announced as a candidate for the oftice of City Marshal, at the Charter Election on ‘the 3d of M ay, _— cITy MARSHAL ‘TMK. SCOWT will be a candidate for the office of stot Marshal, at the ensuing election. FOR CITY _TREASURER,. A% THE SOLICITATION OF A’ NUMBER OF CITIZENS, . ANDREW H. PARKER, Will be a candidate for Cit i Treasurer at the Town Election to held on Monday, May 3d. FOR CITY TREASURER. een FRIENDS OF Be 4 -GEORGE R, CRA wrokn. ‘Announce him asa candidate for City Treasurer at the Charter Election to be held Mon‘day, May 3d, 1869. Grand Complimentary Ball, adda Tendered to 4. MILLINGTON, By his Pupils and Friends, To take place on Thursday Evening, May 6, 4869, —AT THE— NEW SCHOOL HOUSE. Committee of Arrangements, 8. States,to pay such Special TaxPes, are required to pay the same lately fT GRORGE E,-TURNER, PINE STREET, NEVADA CITY, . is ON.HAND A LARGE STOCK ov Heavy aud Shelf Stagdwrare, b] Iron, . Steel, ‘Rubber Hose, Maing ‘and Agricultural Tools, Aud ali Goods in Ihe Hardware line ‘which he offers at the very _ “AGENT FOR THE PACIFIC SILVER PLATE co Ree ake fine assortment of. PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, And other articles always on mane. CROCKERY and-GLASSWARE And a full assortment of Cooking and Parlor Stoves, Cooking Utensils, Tinware, S f— E ‘&e, &e. Secniiheranennearneetesnnnnnee iene pec Also a Large Stock of 2" MECHANICS, MINERS, FARMERS and the public generally in need of anything in the Hardware line will find it to their interest to call on : ; Cc. E. TURNER. Nevada, April 7th. NOTICE. — ALL: PERSONS INDEBTED To “me.are neapennner aye ted to call and pay their ‘Bills, a Ww.e. “RANDOLPH. Nevada, April 6th; 1869. oe Mi D 8. BAKER. J. A. MARTIN BAKER & MARTIN, Wholesale and Retail Déalers in GROCERIES, PROVISIONS CAN FRUITS AND SHELF Goop OF ALL KINDS, : —AaLso— WHEAT, re CORN, * BARLEY, _ GROUND FEED WOOD! WOOD woop! . Shakes, Shingles, &c., &c., WHERE» At BAKER & MARTINS, NO. 7% BROAD STREET Nevada, September igth. * ANSON W. LESTER. A. W. LESTER & CO. Dealers in? Provisions, > Case Goods, CROCKERY, LIQUORS, &e. &e, &e. Goods delivered a Temsonable distance Free of Charge. . J HOTEL AND RESTAURANT. F. STUMPF, Proprietor. BROAD 8T., above Pine, NEVADA CITY. ‘ TS undersigned having RE-PURCHASED all the personal pro’ and fixtures at his oid ean. and will cratines to carry on the Hotel and Restaurant business, At the same place, ' And in a Similar Wasiner. gooD ROOMS, , GOOD cooks, ‘ . : GooD Ls. : D EiGypes. W PRICES: 4 GS French, Hoglish and Pasa epoker in the House. APARTMENTS FOR LADIES the best of John Goodman, Chas. McElvey, James Colley, John Rapp, Austin W. Lester, 8. Banner Dr R. M, Hunt, T.B. McFarland, J. A. Lancaster, A. C. Niles, N. P. Brown, "XK. Casper, C. P. Purrinton E, F. Bean, A. P. Davenport, S. Gibson. H.C. Mills, E. P. Marselus, T. W. Sigourney, I. T. MeCowen, W. F. Evens, Sam. Hinds, 8. Coleman, R. B. Patton, J. EK, ‘Nichols, J. L. Caldwell, A. 8 Stiles, J. Dunnicliff, E. Goldsmith, John Loughead, Jonathan Clark, Jacob Rich, J. Ear) Brown, W.H. Crawford, John Abbey, Mark 8. Shaver, a pean o.¥. Colley, amson, ¥ Schmittbur . Jacob Rich, J. * C. EB. Malloy, + B Richmond, . R. Lord, Chandler, F. Senner, Cae Richards, A. D. Tower, . Cross, 8. D. Merchant, Art. Barton, A, L, Wadsworth, W.R.-Coe, A.B.G ry, QO. Maltman, P, McAnnini, Jas. Whartenby, Philip Yokum, B.A Wetmore.’ Paul Richards, Geo, Cain, . Bi. Courtland, i John Cashin A, H. Hanson, J.,Greenwald, o. Henan, ’, Wm, Richards T: T. > gaia E. Huntle W. M A. J. Silver, L. Moussaa, S.L ry, AAS, Tra A. Eaton, F, Lutz, si “ L. Philip. Floor Managors, J. A, Lancaster, “\. Amgon W, Lester H. Friedlander, ee A oui Invitation wedabon Tickets $2 50. \ “al8 i a ag 34d FURNISHE! FOR LADIES, and Accommodations provided. Nevada, Oct. 6th. ‘Iron and Lead Pipe, LOWEST CASH PRICES! PAINTS, OILS AND VARYISH AUSTIN W, LESTER Groceries, a THE comin each 8 own ¢ gation older} conve: small on-th swing Je puy a joll schoo groun specti At at the catch, for th ons fe new built consis “on th notch catch positi ingly ough Fo yeste and ] with from at Vi nam Trac recei arres in se He wv mitte NE of tl Sacr: Tequ use © have _ Man) The day « the ¢ upon may even Fe plac is ar * Apee beer kno. by erts day _, the tion resi citiz I Tce ‘ left ice . and reat whe robl yest aws Jur giv and

Ld Tae » Samoa ‘Ropsens:-We no> . ticed ‘a day or two ago, that parties . were being examined at Truckee, on the-charge of-atterpting to rob Burck~ . halter & Co’s-store, ‘one of the parties ore. ‘iene maine else, accounts for the continued’ cultivation of the cereals, and the rapid exhaustion . of the soil, since the settlement of the State. Probably hydraulic engineering stimulated by the demand of water for mining purposes, has attained a greater perfection of Work in our mining regions than in any country on the globe; and asin some. localities demand for water is decreasing, it would be a wise course for the people to adapt: these facilities to the purposes of agriculture, \. -¥ears ago this papef advocated the construction of a net work of canals in of the Sacramento, which to _ aome oxtent, would protect the country from. flow, and would also serve fo the purposes of ae. and the om . : have snicdiee ised Pravelets tell us that 6 have constructed throughout empire a labyrinth.of canals, ~~ fdrnishing the means of irrigation and So bearing” the= -produets. of the sail to market. Is it a more difficult task for Americans to accomplish this work than for Chinese? If so ‘We had better _ abandon, our hollow boasts and become’ pupils inthe art ofagricujture ‘from this inférior people. . tion of the industry a single dry season . might produce famine. Our fields would be parched and dry, and cattle. would perish by thousafids: California farmers have, in the early years, known . sich seasons, but tle industry then’ -being young, the losses were far-less . . than would result from a year of famine now. In addition to the certainty of _crops the irrigation of soil gives. many benefits, A writer on the subject says: “fhe actual produce of irrigated lands ‘. made it. In the present condi. . having turned States evidence. The . Sacramento Union of yesterday has the . following in regard to the matter: pJohnMoultrie; one of the parties” who [and the turhpike. “infact: J streeters J attempted td rob Burckhalter’s banking house about a week ago, ‘and-acei=] Hits center. dentally shot himself in the foot while leaving the premises, died (it_is.presumed) from the effects of chloroform administered by the physicians who from his foot. admitted that he was one f the wouldbe robbers,and gave the names of oth for complicrobbery, bat the ially that. the parties, in the basiking when the attempt. was made, declared themselves unable to: identify the prisoners, « ‘The statement of Moultrie was not adinitted, as it was thought he was not in n his Paght, mins whes he Since the above was in type H. K. Brown and M. Church, Special Deputy Constables, arrived in this city, having in charge four prisoners from Truckee, among them Chris. C.Blair and E-L. Lee, charged with the attempt at robbery. The former has been a. cook ina. . jorker saloon at Truckee, and Eee is a new comer. ~They were examined before Justice Sykes and committed for examination: before the Grand J ury. A BoGus pair of Siamese twins are hoaxing the west of -England. The ligament connecting.the “twins” is of. India rubber, filled: with hot, water. ae Exchange. _ That thing was originated like many other improvements, i in Nevada county, California, says the Grass Valley Union. John Sale, present, Marshal of Grass Valley, and Mott. Healy, peace to his ashes, took tivo Chinamen and connected them together with a piece of rubber ~J exceeds that of unirmgated lands by phose, and exhibited tliem some years one-fourth to one-third of a crop; the harvest is placed to a great extent beyond the inftiience of the seasons. [rrigated lands never become impoverished, agoin Nevada City. Healy’s lecture on the occasion was the richest thing ever heard, and the “twins” were the ‘most astonishing pair ever seen. . One _“but-are enriched continually._In Italy, . where tables are kept, the ratio of increase of population in irrigated districts is 50 per cent. greater than in unirrigated districts.” , Egypt had overflowing graneries While neighboring nations were driven. to starvation, because the waters-of the Nile overflowed its banks; and the. ruins that remain demonstrate that the people of that country aided nature in fertilizing the soil. The richness of soil along the Sacramento and other rivers of the State was andoubtedly produced by overflows before the era of mining. “The amount of alluvial soil deposited by streams is almost incredible. It is oavienniad that the Gangees deposits _2,509,056,000 solid feet per hour ;” says a writer in the Agriculturak Report. The Sacramento with eactr overttow left} upon the surface the wealth of soil from which’ our farmers haye been producing such excellent harvests. These arenow failing because of successive erops, and the,failure of our people: to follow the teaching of nature, and supply the qualities which enrich the soil by a judicious: aystem of irrigation. The State Legislature should by judicious laws encourage the building of canals, and the State Agricultural Society would do well to give immediate attention to this important matter. We are promised*as the result of Ross Browne's mission to China, a full deseription of their system for irrigation; and we would do well to learn of these half-civilized people who produce enough in theig Efhpire to-feed half the population of the world. STRAWBERRY Festivau.—The ladies connected with the M. E. Church in Grass Valley, will hold a strawberry ~ festival on the 12th inst., at Hamilton Hall, for thé benefit of thé Charch — The price of admission is 60 cents.— How much it, costs to get out is not stated. pin to look for rich rock. was young and a pigmy in Statiire; and upon that singularity Healy’ was very eloquent. They were te have exhibited at North San Juan, but one—of the twins backed out ot his engagement because at the Nevada performance he ‘had been sinched too tightly, and he expressed himself ‘no likee too muchee tie.” ALLISON KANCH MINE.—The Grass Valley National says the water in this mine is being rapidly reduced. Both pumps are kept going day -and night: and lower the water at the rate of about twenty-five feet per day. Fifteen days more will suffice to pump it out as dry asa powder horn and then we shall be “Ereut Hours. —Attorney Genera] Hoar has sent an opinion to Secretasy Borie, that persons working eight hours “are not entitled to ten hours’ pay. The Secretary has sent a circular to the various navy yards; authorizing the employment of laborers. for extra hours, and that they be paid additional in pro. portion. Heavy INSURANCE. —The buildings and machinery of the Banner Mining Company have been insured for $50,000. The risk is divided between the London & Liverpool and Pacific Insurance Companies. A NEw flying machine has been invented by a Harrisburg, Penn., mechanic. The wings are filteen feet in length, and the two will present to the: air a-surface of nine hundred square feet. m1 "A RICH citizen of Cincinnati j is ‘polag to present to that city-a beautiful foun-! rain, costing $60,000, thirty feet high, and surmounted by a female figure in bronze, . The work is to be made in Nuremberg. 8 were engaged in extracting the ball . ’ Previous to his death he . g Tae ‘Seer Svaas Sins ae Beet Sugar Association have purchased 359 acres‘of land at Brighton,én which to erect théir works and raise beets.— This land,says the Bee,lies immediately northeast of tlié east levee, extending . from_the vicinity of Burn’s slough to a point midway . between. the J street road . " tended cuts the land nearly throx Some of the lan nearly ten acres, lies insjdé as not, in the memory of the oldest inhabitant, overflowed but once-—and -1 that was when the embankments of the Pacific Railroad (now-washed away and replaced by trestling) backed up. the waters of the American beyond all. precedent. It is, of all the tracts offered.. nearest ‘the city, easiest of approach, and the committee thought the most desirable, all things considered:* There is no better Jand in the State—and ‘so far as the floods are,concerned they will benefit it much. The sugar beet is entirely a Summer crop, and shodld not . be planted even here before the middlé . of April nor, perhaps, later than the middle of May. The waters will enrich the soil and save the cost of ma nure, so for this purpose the land is . 7 preferable to upland equally as rich. But the 300 acres peculiarly suitable for beets will not be sufficient. The Company simply desired such tract of land for their own use, so that they might not be entirely dependent upon the public, on the roads and on the weather. -Whenever from any cause the outside supply fails, they turn back upon their own crop and keep the works ‘Tunning. ‘They have contracted with” several parties to plant, some five,some ten and some twenty acres each and to pay for the beets delivered five dollars per ton, and are prepared now to contract to this end with others, if appli-{ : cation bé made at once. The works will be on J street-continued, where it is crossed by the levee, easily approachable; and will be close to the Western Pacific Railroad ; and a switch will be > placed. there, so that car loads of beets can be discharged from the road inte the sygarie, and so that fuel can be had was old-and—a—giantinsize, the othr or . Without extra. hauling or handling.— “Fhe machinery will be oréered at once from Europe, and next Fall the beet sugar question will be fairly tried. If it succeeds itwill become a leading industry of the State; and thousands will be employed and enriched by it; and if-it fails nobody will be injured, for the stockholders are willing and able to } stand the loss for the purpose of testing . the question ; but there will be no loss, for this purchase of land will remunerate thé company for all the expenses of trial they miay be at. The projectors are sanginé of success, but will not grumble over defeat. ,. THe Pusiic ScHoois.—The public schools yesterday closed until the 10th of May, when they will be opened in . ' the new building. Mr. Power, who takes charge Of the High School next term, was presented by his pupils with . } a handsome silver butter dish. A neat . presentation speech was made by Al— bert Lancaster; and Mr. Power greatwaay thanked the children: A ar itpipeieatis THE OVERLAND. From the publishers, A. Roman & Co., we have received the May number of the Overland Moithly. This number is exceedingly interesting, containing an unusual . variety of well written articles. Among . J them we notice a history of “Mining Excitements of California,’ “How We ljive in Nevada,” etc. The magazine is ~— worth reading. Last r Day. —To-day is the as day for the enrollment of voters upon the city poll list. terday morning only. 493 names were enrolled, and the prospect is that a small vote ‘will a Let all who desire to vote enroll to-day. xa Caprain Pitfield, of the steamer Mexico, when off Tortagas,.on his last trip, steamed for two hours and a half. R through ‘& tangled. mass of snakes, of ‘all sizes.and colors. Where these myriads of snakes came from, sand whither bound, are questions for the —— to answer. at Chae . taken out t agree that~erops never looked more. promising than now. The prospest for: abundant harvests is excellent. aa aaa: * DIED. a ~ At Pleasant: ‘Walley, April 29th, 1869, ‘Makey ii, daughter of L. Nie Naucy Aun Scott, Tite papers in all parts of the State HARDWARE. bos TO THE PUBLIC! é Sy 8 epee @ HARDWARE, © . ROKER. at, “FOR CIEFY ASSESSOR. ‘HE FRIENDS OF W. S. McROBERTS,Announce him as a canditiate for City Assessor, at the Charter Election to be held on

Monday May 3d; 1869. ~ FOR CITY ASSESSOR, OHIN KISTLE announc?s himself as a candidate for City Assessor, subject to the decision of the Voters of Nevada, atthe Polls on Monday next. : ml United States. Internal Revenue. Collector's Office, 4th = Cal, ! Neryapa Ciry, May ist, 1569. OTICE is hereby given that the Special No Taxes, or Licenses for the present fiscal year are now due and payable at my office. All professional persons, Merchants, Manufacturers, Traders; Pediers, Saloon Keepers and others, made liable under the Excise Laws of the United or they will become liable to a penalty of $500 . for pat Sy, tg business without first having e proper license therefor. ALFRED BRIGGS, Collector. : By 8. B, VAVENPORT, Dep. Collector. ICE + ICE! ICE! — THE NEVADA ICE COMPANY RE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY the people of Nevada City and, vicinity with & superior article of ICE. Those desirous. of having ICE left at their residences are requested to Jeave their orders at the office of -the Company, junction-of Main and Bouider Sts. FOR CITY MARSHAL, « J B. JEFFERY at the solicitation of e many friends, will be a candidate for the office of City Marshal, at. sae, Charter Election to be held Monday, May 3d FOR CITY Mm wamama ‘. HARLES w. “CORNELL is hereby announced as a candidate for the oftice of City Marshal, at the Charter Election on ‘the 3d of M ay, _— cITy MARSHAL ‘TMK. SCOWT will be a candidate for the office of stot Marshal, at the ensuing election. FOR CITY _TREASURER,. A% THE SOLICITATION OF A’ NUMBER OF CITIZENS, . ANDREW H. PARKER, Will be a candidate for Cit i Treasurer at the Town Election to held on Monday, May 3d. FOR CITY TREASURER. een FRIENDS OF Be 4 -GEORGE R, CRA wrokn. ‘Announce him asa candidate for City Treasurer at the Charter Election to be held Mon‘day, May 3d, 1869. Grand Complimentary Ball, adda Tendered to 4. MILLINGTON, By his Pupils and Friends, To take place on Thursday Evening, May 6, 4869, —AT THE— NEW SCHOOL HOUSE. Committee of Arrangements, 8. States,to pay such Special TaxPes, are required to pay the same lately fT GRORGE E,-TURNER, PINE STREET, NEVADA CITY, . is ON.HAND A LARGE STOCK ov Heavy aud Shelf Stagdwrare, b] Iron, . Steel, ‘Rubber Hose, Maing ‘and Agricultural Tools, Aud ali Goods in Ihe Hardware line ‘which he offers at the very _ “AGENT FOR THE PACIFIC SILVER PLATE co Ree ake fine assortment of. PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, And other articles always on mane. CROCKERY and-GLASSWARE And a full assortment of Cooking and Parlor Stoves, Cooking Utensils, Tinware, S f— E ‘&e, &e. Secniiheranennearneetesnnnnnee iene pec Also a Large Stock of 2" MECHANICS, MINERS, FARMERS and the public generally in need of anything in the Hardware line will find it to their interest to call on : ; Cc. E. TURNER. Nevada, April 7th. NOTICE. — ALL: PERSONS INDEBTED To “me.are neapennner aye ted to call and pay their ‘Bills, a Ww.e. “RANDOLPH. Nevada, April 6th; 1869. oe Mi D 8. BAKER. J. A. MARTIN BAKER & MARTIN, Wholesale and Retail Déalers in GROCERIES, PROVISIONS CAN FRUITS AND SHELF Goop OF ALL KINDS, : —AaLso— WHEAT, re CORN, * BARLEY, _ GROUND FEED WOOD! WOOD woop! . Shakes, Shingles, &c., &c., WHERE» At BAKER & MARTINS, NO. 7% BROAD STREET Nevada, September igth. * ANSON W. LESTER. A. W. LESTER & CO. Dealers in? Provisions, > Case Goods, CROCKERY, LIQUORS, &e. &e, &e. Goods delivered a Temsonable distance Free of Charge. . J HOTEL AND RESTAURANT. F. STUMPF, Proprietor. BROAD 8T., above Pine, NEVADA CITY. ‘ TS undersigned having RE-PURCHASED all the personal pro’ and fixtures at his oid ean. and will cratines to carry on the Hotel and Restaurant business, At the same place, ' And in a Similar Wasiner. gooD ROOMS, , GOOD cooks, ‘ . : GooD Ls. : D EiGypes. W PRICES: 4 GS French, Hoglish and Pasa epoker in the House. APARTMENTS FOR LADIES the best of John Goodman, Chas. McElvey, James Colley, John Rapp, Austin W. Lester, 8. Banner Dr R. M, Hunt, T.B. McFarland, J. A. Lancaster, A. C. Niles, N. P. Brown, "XK. Casper, C. P. Purrinton E, F. Bean, A. P. Davenport, S. Gibson. H.C. Mills, E. P. Marselus, T. W. Sigourney, I. T. MeCowen, W. F. Evens, Sam. Hinds, 8. Coleman, R. B. Patton, J. EK, ‘Nichols, J. L. Caldwell, A. 8 Stiles, J. Dunnicliff, E. Goldsmith, John Loughead, Jonathan Clark, Jacob Rich, J. Ear) Brown, W.H. Crawford, John Abbey, Mark 8. Shaver, a pean o.¥. Colley, amson, ¥ Schmittbur . Jacob Rich, J. * C. EB. Malloy, + B Richmond, . R. Lord, Chandler, F. Senner, Cae Richards, A. D. Tower, . Cross, 8. D. Merchant, Art. Barton, A, L, Wadsworth, W.R.-Coe, A.B.G ry, QO. Maltman, P, McAnnini, Jas. Whartenby, Philip Yokum, B.A Wetmore.’ Paul Richards, Geo, Cain, . Bi. Courtland, i John Cashin A, H. Hanson, J.,Greenwald, o. Henan, ’, Wm, Richards T: T. > gaia E. Huntle W. M A. J. Silver, L. Moussaa, S.L ry, AAS, Tra A. Eaton, F, Lutz, si “ L. Philip. Floor Managors, J. A, Lancaster, “\. Amgon W, Lester H. Friedlander, ee A oui Invitation wedabon Tickets $2 50. \ “al8 i a ag 34d FURNISHE! FOR LADIES, and Accommodations provided. Nevada, Oct. 6th. ‘Iron and Lead Pipe, LOWEST CASH PRICES! PAINTS, OILS AND VARYISH AUSTIN W, LESTER Groceries, a THE comin each 8 own ¢ gation older} conve: small on-th swing Je puy a joll schoo groun specti At at the catch, for th ons fe new built consis “on th notch catch positi ingly ough Fo yeste and ] with from at Vi nam Trac recei arres in se He wv mitte NE of tl Sacr: Tequ use © have _ Man) The day « the ¢ upon may even Fe plac is ar * Apee beer kno. by erts day _, the tion resi citiz I Tce ‘ left ice . and reat whe robl yest aws Jur giv and