April 1, 1859 (4 pages)

NEVADA JOURNAL. Removal of THR Capirat.—The PUBLISHED BY— }uews papers have struck a lead in the BP Baows, BC. WATE. WT. LOckWOOP. Capital question. Our representatives eo Sees . td a <a. = don’. “. at Sacramento, took it into their heads County Offteral Press. {to visit the hamlets that environ the bay Ses ‘ . of San Francisco, for the avowed pur. pose of passing upon the qualifications kagL. P. PISHER, San Frauciece, ie the av} herised Agent for thir paper. Oflice on Washing ' om strect. { " A BADLAM, Jr. is the duly anthorised Agent farthe Jovn~war at Sacramente. He wil! receive mdivertixements and receipt for the same. Friday Morning, April 1, 1859. pL LL ES Division of the State. Vhe project tosdivide the State has been a favorite’one with a few individu. ai politicians for many years. It originated as long agoas 1851, and was firet broached in the Legislature. we believe, by Henry A. Crabb who stands as the putative father of the measure. The object of the division at that early day was popularly supposed to be the formation a slave state out of the Southern portion of California. The reasons assigned were similar to those advanced at the present time—that the land owners ef the southern counties pay dispropor tionately too much forthe support of a governmert, which on aecount of the remoteness, is of little value to them, and that the dissimilarity of the interests of the two sections called for a division. The advocacy of a division of the state by the lamented Crabb attached an odium to his name throughout the more densely populated sections of the state, which continued down to the session of the Legislature of 1856, and essentially injured his chances before the American Legislative caucus of that year for a nomination for U. S.Senator. The measure was vastly unpopular and Henry A. Orabb, a worthy, a noble-hearted, a brave mar, and the first statesman of California, suffered unfortunately in connection with it. The unpopularity arose from the supposed iutimacy of the slavery question with the proposition—the alleged reasons for division were not critically examined by the people at large. A change has taken place in public sentiment, if we are to judge by a late vote in the Assembly ona bill for the ’ division of the state—the bill having passed that body by a vute of 33 to 25. We hear, also, that the Senate will follow in the wake of the other Chamber. A constitutional question arises in regard to the power of the Legislature to change and contract the boundaries of the state, which the Legislature thus far seems not to have given due heed. With regard to the reasons for a division of the state we have a word to say. ‘The great complaint is excessive taxation, and a most unfounded complaint it is when examined. We have not the documents within reach just at this moment to prove the faet ; but when we investigated the question of division in 1855, it was found, notwithstanding the eries of unjust taxation, that the seven southermost counties of the state had never paid into the State Treasury in one year morethan $28,000—a sum which was paid back tothem in the mileage and per diem of their legislators, salaries of judges, &c.—so that that ambitious pertion of the state contributed nothing whatever to the support of government. It is safeto say, in the absence of the documents, that the five counties anxious for divorce donot pay annually into the State Treasury to exceed $40,000. It will be readily seen that this is a trifling sum with which to support aseparate state government— not enough to pay the expenses of a separate government fer three months.— The peuple of the aspiring counties will, therefore,be compelled to tax themselves four times their present onerous burthens as the price of going on their own hook. The complaint of excessive taxation is worse than foolishness. The allegation of remoteness and dissimilarity of interosts is not without some foundation. The same reasons are good for cutting off a large slice from the north, and finally contracting the gloriaus State of California to pigmy proportions. To the revenues of the state the loss ofthe new state of Colorado, would amount to but little, and considered ina pecuniary point of view alone, tho question of division is a very indifferent one indeed. Still, before chopping up the state into segments, it would be well to have the people consulted in the matter. The bill before the Senate proposes to submit the question of division to the people of the five southern counties.— "That is well enough so far as it goes; but there is a mutual compact between the people of the other counties with the people of those five, to stand together. There are two parties to the bargain to be consulted. The northern counties have a say in the divorce, and will demand it. They have never giveo their representatives power to act as they have acted on this question of division. nn Favors.—To H. Mackie, of Freeman & Co’s Express. we would again return thanks for an abundance of favors in * tho shape of papers, &ce. George W. ~Welch may well consider himself in the same category. eee tome: ? . of some one of them for the future capijtal of the State, but really to obtain a good airing for themselves at the expense of the public and the ambitious owners of !otsin these would-be Capital cities. There could have been no serious intent on the part of any considerable number of Legislators to remove the Capital from Sacramento whatever inducements might have been offered elsewhere. They wanted a chance to recreate for pay end without expense, and hit upon the right chord to obtain it. They have had their sport, the press has a fruitful theme in the sayings and doings of the Legislatue while engaged inthe capital movement. It’s a capital hit all round. Our Legislators have got a snuff of salt water, taken a rip at the tiger, imbibuated thirty year old Bourbon with Jack Hays in the classic shades of Oakland, obtained valuatie information on the topography of the swamp and overflowed lands of the State and had a good time generally at the expense of others. They come back to their regular work, we hope, wiser, and better men, having added largely to their own stock of knowledge, and a god-send subject to the grave and gay writers for the prese. The Sickles Tragedy.—The Sickles tragedy wasthe most exciting topic at Washington by latest advices, The wife of Daniel E. Sickles, member of Congress from New York city, was discovered in criminal intimacy with Philip Barton Key, U.S, District Attorney for the District of Columbia. The husband was advised by an anonymous letter of her faithlessness, set a watch upon her, and finally charged her with guilt, which she confessed fully, acknowledging an intimacy with Key of long standing.— The wife was sent to the charge of her mother in New York. Mr. Sickles shot Key so that he died. Sickles was formerly Secretary of Legation at Lordon when Buchanan was Minister. His wife had moved in the highest circles,was one of the most beautiful womeu in Washington, and hitherto much respected. (> The Demoerat attempts to evade a dilemma it has forced itself into in its usual cuttle-fish style. In attempting to play smart the editur got beyond his depth, and is now “circumventing round the subject” like Deacon Miles’ exhortations. He made a prodigious flourish last week over what he thought was an error of ours about the Irish celebrating the birth of St. Patrick. He cackled over the mare’s nest, like a pullet on beholding her first egg. The wise genius who strides the tripod in the office of our neighbor, out of the superabundance of his knowledge of Irish mythology, declared the Irish did not celebrate the birth of St. Patrick on the 17th of March, but fail to enlighten a world that hung upon his lips, what they did celebrate on that day. That’s the item of information the public is more interested in being correctly informed about, than any question personally affecting either the editor of the Democrat or ourselves. It is a historical question raised by the former and the onus probandi rests upon him to demonstrate that the commonly received opinion on this point is incorrect. We challenged him to the proof last week, and he now replies by saying we endeavor to excuse the error on the ground that some of our exchanges had committed the same. Nothing cculd be farther from the truth, for we never did and never will admit it to be an error— till the wise man of the Democrat demonstrates from standard authority in Irish history that the commonly received impression of St. Patrick’s day is erroncous. We mentioned the fact, it is true, that some of our exchanges had noticed the celebration of the birth of St. Patrick on the 17th of March, but it was only toshow the Demec7at how wide spread a delusion its editor had to dissipate, and to hold up to him an incentive for a display of erudition we could not hope to call forth had it been understood so humble an individual as the editor of the Journat was alone in this Irish mythological fog. We had hoped that so sharp a spur to an editor's ambition would have “pricked the sides of his intent” and brought ovt rich stores of learning that would have settled forever the when and where of the birth of [reland’s patron Saiut, to the great delight of every Milesian in the land.— Nary time. Do we understand by this silence that the Democrat “backs water” in its attempt to correct us, or is it prepreparing a wonderful exposition to appear sometime hence? Let not the whole family of man “burst in ignorance” on this question raised by yourself, Mr. Democrat. Gooo TempLars.—Mr. E. A. Bishop the Deputy Grand Templar of this State will be in Nevada on Friday, April Sth. for the purpose of organizing a Lodge in this place. Those who wish to join as charter members will meet at Temperance Hall at 8 o’clock, P. M. when the lodze will be organised. nen TN NN ey ae a SSNS Ss se sens The Democrat AND OURSELVES.— The public must long ago have ceased to be interested in the petty contest between ourselves and the Democrat.-— The causes of the issue have been set forth by ue, on more than one occasion, and we apprehend that many columns more would scarcely suffice to alter public sentiment in the least in regard to our differences. We would gladly have escaped from the controversy wecks ago, but for the wilful misrepresentations pertinaciously reiterated by the Democrat, which seemed to call for replies. We hardly know at this stage of the game whether to make a rejoinder to the barefaced falsehoods in the last Democrat or not. Thestatement that we had said “we didn’t care whether we had told the truth inthe Griffin case, or not,” is so bald-faced and fragrant a falsehood, as to call foran indignant denial had the assertion come from aay source not utterly lost to all shame. There is not a reader of the JouRNAL who does not know the charge is wholly without foundation. The Democrat knows it utters a falsehood in making the statement. All knowing it, we leave the matter to the conscience of the Democrat and the judgment of the community, without further comment, > As will be seen by an advertisement in another column, Dr. Barlow J. Smith, late of New York, has opened a first class Water Cure and Motorpathic establishment in Sacramento. The arrangements aud appliances of the institution are unsurpassed in the State, and we would urge our readers, suffering from any chronic diseases, to investigate the advantages offered by Dr. Smith, for a restoration to health. Dr. Smith administers the ElectroChemical Baths so successful in the cure of rheumatism, neuralgia, and in eradicating poison from the system Thomas Hill, late of Hill, Wooster & Co., willtake charge of the business department. The house is one of the finest in the city, and it will be made a home for the invalid. STABBING oF Fairrax.—Charles S. Fairfax, Clerk of the Supreme Court, was stabbed on Friday of last week, by Harvey Lee, Reporter of the Supreme Court. The difficulty originated in the refusal of the Clerk to allow the Reportertotake the decisions of the Court from the office. The parties met in front of the St. George; the lie passed: Fairfax slapped Lee in the face, when the latter stabbed the former twice with with a sword from a cane. The wounds were at first thought to be mortal. Fairfax 1s now supposed to be in a fair way of recovery. Gen. Denver. — The resignaticn of this gentleman as commissioner of Indian Affairs, prognosticates a change in the political programme for the coming canvass. Signs have been manifest in feertain quarters that anattempt would be made to bring Denver on the Gubernatcrial course next fall, by his friends. Gen. Denver has many good adherents and true who will do battle for him right manfully in convention or before the people. He is by far the best man talked of for Governor. Miss Avonta Jones—T his young artiste appeared at Sacramento on Tuerday night last, in the character of “Adrienne, the Actress.” The Sacramento Union, speaking of the performance says ‘‘it cannot be denied for an actress so recently come upon the boards, the promises which are made in her behalf by her admiring friends are amply justified.” “Miss Jones is gifted by nature with a sweet voice, in addition to her fine figure and pleasing face.”” The Unton thinks she copies too closely after the Ellen Trees, Charlotte Cushmans and others of that style. Mighty good style that, to copy. Opp Fe.itows Festivat.—The Odd Fellows of this city and county are making grand preparations for their festival onthe 26th prox. It isin contemplation toerrect a pavilion for the accommodation of the large attendance on that day. It is expected that four hundred members of the order will take part in the festival whichis a general one throughout the United States it being ro less than the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the introluction of Odd Fellowship on this continent. As before announced, A. A. Sargent Esq. delivers the oration on the occasion. A pleasant time is expected. New Tevecrapu Line.—Tke Marysville Democra: says, parties in that city are setting on foot an enterprize, which has for its object an immediate telegraphic connection between Marysville and Nevada, via Timbuctoo, Rough and Ready and Grass Valley. The Democrat says the present roundabout way of getting con:munications between these places is extremely inconvenient, and that the new line contemplated would pay largely. We concur. Mike Mitche!! was arrested in Marysville foran attempt at illegal voting, and was adjudged to pay a fine of $100. It having been represented to the Court that Mike was too drunk to kuow what he was about at the time of the commission of the offence, the fine was remitted. State Prison. Latest News.— The Sacramento Union of Tuesday contains a decision of the Supreme Court it the case of McCauley vs Weller, which opens arich prospect ahead for the State. Through the »pening vista thus made by the Court, Estell can see clearly into the treasury, and can already count several hundred thousand dollars there belonging to himself. By Legislative authority John B. Weller, about a year ago, took afew understrappers and proceeding to San Quentin took forcible possession of the State Prison. An action was brought by McCauley, the sub-lessee, to recover his rights and damages by the ouster. The Court decides in his favor. As the case now stands, unless the State shall prove a forfeiture of rights by av abuse of the contract existing between the State and Gen. Estell by the latter, he has a clear claim to ten thousand dollars a month from the State for uear three years—a sum in the aggregate of some $340,000—about enough to clean out the treasury of all the filthy lucre therein accumulated: Whether we consider it in a money point of view, or in the better light of humanity to the erring of our race, this decision of the Court is one of the most important to the Stace yet pronounced by her tribunals. The safety and welfare of the prisoners, and a large sum of money, are allinvoived in the decision, Under it, it would seem that the custody of the prisoners is to be restored to the old lessee, and he to be paid, also, the sum agreed upon in the contract signed in 1856 viz: ten thousand dollars a month. The State has ono more chance, that of provinga violation of the contract on the part of the lessee. In nearly all contests at law with her own citizens, the State has thus far come out second best. We can scarcely hope for a result in thiscase out of the usual order. But while there is a slight hope we shall cherish it, that the State may win one suit, and that she may be relieved of thatineubus, Estell, who has weighed upon her, like the nightmare, from her earliest infancy. By the Golden Age.— Wo compile from the Marysville Democrat a synopsis of news by the last steamer : Congressman Scott and Filiibuster Walkerarrived on the Golden Age.— The Senate commenced an extraordinary session on the 4th of March. Post Master General, A.V. Brown, died on the Sth of March, aged 63 vears. Holt, Commissioner of Patents, was appointed to succed him. Robt. S. Gould has been appointed to succeed Philip Barton Key, killed by Sickles. The Post office appropriation bill was lost on a point of etiquette between the two Houses of Congress. There is left no means of carrying on the Post office except with what accrues from postage. There isan opinion entertained that mm consequence of the loss of the Post Office appropriation Bill, President Buchanuan will call an extra session. Gen. Denver has resigned the post of Commissioner of Indian affairs, and Jas. Y. McDuffie has received the appointmeut of Indian agent for California, vice Henly resigned. Robert McLane of Maryland is appointed Minister to Mexico with instrugtions to recognize the constitutionalist or liberal government if he finds it ip such a condition to tence. G. Washington Jones, formerly Senator from Iowa, is sent as minister to Bogota. maintain its exisThe remains of Thurston, lost in the clouds some six months ago, have been found and recognized near Adrian, Michigan. Broderick, McKibben and Gwin are reported to come on the next steamer. A Smart Saleswoman.—A_ charitable sale is held, says an exchange, each year at the Hotel Lambert by the Prinecss Czartoryski in favor of the distressed Poles, at one of which the following incident took place. Madame George Sand held a stall, and displayed a quantity of small articles in linen and embroidered muslin. Baron James de Rothschild happening to pass, the fair saleswoman addressed him with the usual request to purchase something.— “What can I buy?” said the Baron, “you have nothing I can do anything with. But stay, an idea strikes me.— Give me your autograph, sell me that.” Madame took a sheet of paper, and wrote the following words: “Received from Baron James de Rothschild, the sum ofone thousand francs for the benefit of the dis.ressed Poles. — George Sand.” M. de Rothschild read it, thanked her, and presenting a note for the sum mentioned, passed on with the autograph, highly gratified. The clever merchande has reason to be so likewise. Gift Entertainment.—We would cal! attention to the “lay out” of Chas. W. Young, in another part of to-day’s paper. The name of Mr. Young is a safe guaranty that the entertainment is all that is promised. The jewelry is none ofthe trashy kinds and is put in at a fair valuation. New raters have appeared in the Sacramonto market. Patent Office Reports—There is in every hamlet, if not every house, scattered over the broad acres of Uncle Sam, to be found stray cupies of books, kicked about as valueless which have cost the government hundreds of thousands to write, compile, publish and distribute. Patent Office Reports are a drug in every market, often not opened, sometimes not even the wrappers containing the autograph of Spriggins, M. C., are torn off before the black muslin bound documents are carelessly stacked inthe most dusty corner of the worst room in the house, and allowed to grow yellow and musty with age and the damps. In this manner are treated the laborious collections of one of the most powerful and important governments on earth. Taleut, genius, research, is tabooed as soon as bound up in the homely form of Patent Office Reports. They are sealed books tothe major part of the world so soon asthe Congressional stamp is put upon them. They serve a purpose apparently in political economy—to fool the receiver of one with the impression that a man with a handle to his name amid the bustle of the national capital is mindful of his constituents—and that is about all. These mementoes of a great man’s affections are sometimes preserved with care, with the specimen of his chirography on the outside just as it came from his fingers,or more likely from those of a private secretary who can write tis master’s name more legibly than the owner of it. But the idea that these uninviting volumes contain anything of value appears to be rarely entertained. They are supposed, if ever found ina private library at all, to be used like the painted blocks of booksellers, to fill up the upper shelves. Occasionally a philosopher, or a book worm opens one of these forbidding volumes andis surprised to find a mine of wealth not to be found elsewhere. An editor. perhaps, out of sheer curiosity or from the force of habit tumbles over the virgin leaves of an old leoking volume. from the Bureaus at Washington, and finds ample employment for his scissors with scarcely the necessity of giving credit for matter purloined. It would be well if more of the profession examined these records.— They might thereby not fall into the most pernicious errors in regard to the cultivation of the soil, and growth of vegetation : the progress ofthe arts and sciences, and the works of mechanics. In short, were the publications coming from Washington more generally read some of our writers for the press would cease humbugging the people with European theoriss of slaughtering vines, and perhaps more rational ideas of the tap-root question might become diffused to the no small benefit of young and unexperienced culturists. It is possible too that even the most wise in such matters might derive 2 profit fromm perusing the chemical combinations cf soils. necessary to the successful growth of certaia species of plants. Forjinstance, it is not generally known that potash, soda, lime and its phosphates are excellent manures to perfect the grape. A work published by the government would teach the young vine grower the fact if he failed to gain the information from the agricultu ral papers of the State. The same kind of reading, if not common sense, might teach him the utter nonsense of cutting his vines back to two or three buds each year, ordestroying the tap roots of trees set in a dry soil in the dryest of climates. Sotoo, many a young inventor, by a more intimate knowledge of the publications of the Patent Office, might save himself the racking of brains, perplexing toil and the bitterest, disap pointmeut. These neglected documents ought to be commended to the public as worthy of more general perusal. EP Isaac Hare, whom the Sacramento Standard charged with having been sentenced to death in Mexico for robbery aud murder, publishes a card in that paper in reply. He does not deny the charge, but says the affair was the foulest and blackest wrong ever perpetrated agains#man. He intends to apply for redress for the outrage done him, to the Federal Government so soon as his circumstances will admit. ATLANTIC MonTHLY.-—The March No. of the Atlantic is not a whit behind any ofits predecessors in the variety of its contents. The leading article is “Holbern’s dance of Death"—a paper describing in critical style the se:ies of designs by Holbern known hy the above name. The “Professor” is greatly interesting asusual. A chapter of Mrs Stuw's serial, “The Minstrel’s Wooing” will be highly appreciated. The “Atlantic Monthly” is winning its way rapidly to public favor. Writing a Boox.—P. McDowell Collins,-says the New York correspondent of the Sonora Union Democrat, is writing a book of his travels and expe rience among the subjects of the Cezar, Mr. Collins has traveled extensively in Siberia and has given the world already most interesting and valuable information regarding the Amoor River country and its resonrces, last evening, Well Done for Frank Clevcland.—-We heard the other day, says the G. V. National, of a circumstance, which transpired during the down trip of the Nevada ana Grass Valley stage. The stage contained as passengers, a lady and her child and a thing in the shape of aman. When the stage stopped at Sand’s (half-way house,) the thing, keeper of the Bed Rock Saloon, at Nevada, got out to drink and invited Frank Cleveland, the driver, to drink with him. After the imbibuation, Fsank, as is his custom, went to the stage to collect his fare from the Iady; and found her crying ; she said the fellow had insulted her and that when she changed her seat the fellow ehanged his and insulted her again. Frank then went into the bar room, where the thing stood by the stove, and knocked him over—upsetting the stove. On leaving Sands’ the tellow was put outside with the driver and a little distance from the house he concluded to get even; and pitched into Frank. Frank knocked the fellow off the box and left him with a sore head to exercise himself on a walk back to Nevada, Remains oF A Murpersen Woman DiscovereD.—The Sonora Herald recounts the murder of an Italian woman by acountryman. She was induced to visit a tunnel by her murderer under pretext of selling her an interest in a rich claim. Her remains have been discovered in the tunnel, partly hurned up, and the head crushed to pieceslas if by asledge hammer The Italians about Jamestown were knowing to the facts but for some cause kept silence The name of the murderer is Sertorna and is still at large. Tue Mirror oF true Times.—We look around, but can see no appearance of sinful propensity, no floating physicalevidence of a depraved tendency. Men appear manly, women seem to be wemanly; over the earth comes and goes a pure and purifying breath; there are grand mansions and tasteful cmttages where cbildhood blooms within and flowers bloom without. ‘Towne grow and cities improve; government is wise and safe, and society iooks as though it wore a spotless garb. When we see all these apparently positive proofs of excellence, we are amazed at the possibility ofoceurences such as are daily reported; we wonder at the conduct of men and women; they do that which is inexplicable to themselves and yet hasten on iu the mysterious performance, to what end they know not nor do they enquire —Sierra Citizen. Ancient Uncle Edward —The New Orleans correspondent of the S.F, BuiIctin, says : The oldest man in the United States, and probably inthe world, died recently at Covington, Louisiana. He was a negro, and has gone by the soubriquet of “Father Cesar’ being at the time of his death between 130 and 140 years of age. He used to boast that one hundred years ago he was a king in Africa. He was, for a negro, a remark ably intelligent man. For tle past twenty-five years he has been bed-ridden, though in the full possession of ali his mental faculties. propose to lay a sub-marine telegraph cable across the Straits of Carquinez to connect Martinez and Benicia. The distance is about one mile. The cable weighs 6,500 pounds. It is about an inch in diameter, and composed of copper, gutta percha, rope yarn and galvanizea wire. Fatal Accident.—Jacob B. Brown and Francis Du:gan, were kilied by a cave in the diggings of Josiah Rogers and H. Johnson, on American Hill, at about 1 o'clock, on Saturday morning last.— Brown was formerly editor of the PathJjinder at San Francisco. Durgan was from Maine. Their funerals were largely attended on Sunday last at the M. E. Church, fa The Sacramento Standard by mistake has made a heavy lunge at our neighbor who professes innocence of the offence charged, which is doubtless true. The blow inthe dark comes of the moannegs of the Standard in not exchanging with its cotemporaries. If it would only take the papers it would be better posted. Downieville Papers.—Master Etone bronghit to our oflice a bundle of Citizens and Democratsa few days since. By this token we are sure the snows are melting away and spring cometh. Hutching’s Magazine.—The April No of Hutchings is better than most of its predecessors. Mrs. Shultz, Dr. Scott and “Yellow Bird” (John R. Ridge,) are among the contributors. ‘Their articles are worth attention. We have not read the rest. Ricw Dirt sy Accipent.—The laborers engaged in repairing the road near the saw mill of J. N. Turner, struck dirt near the surface paying about 50 ets to the pan. Tue Weatner has been bitterly cold during the week. The sun came out occasionally, it is true, but gave about as much warmth to this mundane sphere, as a ‘‘yaller” dog would occupying the same place. The nights have been among the coldest of the season, ice freezing on buckets from three to fiveeights of an inch in thickness. t# The Atlantic mail was received [#F Insumming tp the Adventures of a Night, the reporter of the Alta says thaton Saturday he piched an “overcome” individual out of a mortar bed into whickt he had fallen. The reporters action reflects little credit on his judgment. If he had a mind to the p:oper order of things, he would have known that a “brick” imbedded in mortar was in the right place. nnd should have been left there. —Call Borrs on Borrs.— The ex-Judge who edits the Sacramento Standard has found a pleasing subject to write upon, He delightsin playful {allusions to his old whig relativo John Minor Borrs—~ He familiarizes with him. He lets us know, by dropping the John and styl. ing him “Minor Botts” that he is on terms of great iutimacy with the said M. B. This is amusing, harmless and moreover highly interesting to the readers of the Standard; all of whom are ardent, anxious seekers after reminiscences of the Bottses, adults and minors. “Gentle musician, play Michael Wiggive once again.” — Brite Record. The steamship Great Eeastern can be put in sailing order with the expenditure of about£150,000. If purchased by the new company for £330,000, and the above amount be expended upon her the cost per ton when sheis ready fut sailing will be less than that ofa first class sailing vessel, and not more than one fourth that of a first class steamer. In comparison with the latter her workng expenses will be proportionab!y less, owing to her great stze. which will alas enable her to carry double the propor tionate tonnaSe at nearly double the velocity. AvL Foou's Day.—The first of April has been decreed by time-honored eustom a license day on which pranks may be played upon the unsuspecting with impunity. Doubtless the roguish boys of the town will be up to snuff on this occasion, and many a thoughtless fellow will find himself picking up things he had’nt orter try to, and wo to the Loy who blunderingly kicks an old hat inthe street with a rock in it. of this foolish custom, we refer the curious to the thirty-fhfth chapter of Deuteronomy, ninth, tenth and eleventh verses. For the origin {a There is now lying in the San Francisco Mint of the deposits of 1504, $1,400; of 1855, 5.000; of 1856, $22,80C ; of 1857, $63,000; and of 1858, $221,400; total, $313,000. CabiFornia Cutrurist.—The March number of the Culturist is not inferior te its predecessors. Howany man cultivating the soil can do without this publication we areunable to say. Ar ir Bar.y.—-Milton S. Latham is traversing Tuolumne and vicinity in search of help in the next Demoeratio State Convention. Milton wants to be Governor. Un the 27th of Murch, Mantma, wife of Josish Rogers, aged 49 years and 5 months, formerly ii. New Hampshire and Ohio papers please sopy. from Concord, N. Dr. Jno. . Bull’s eee BALSAM—For sale by BE. F. SPENCE, Deuggist. Main street Independent Order of Odd Fellows. CELEBRATION OF THE PRVETR PAVERS Y -OF THS-——— INTRODUVUCTIONW Of the Order in the United States. “Friendship, Love and Truth.” N CONFORMITY WITH THE PROCLAMA. tion issued by the Most Worthy Grand Master of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the State of Ceiifornia, setting apart the 26th day of April A. D. 1859, AS A DAY OF THANKSGIVING & REJOICING, The same being the Fortieth Anniversary of the introduction of our Beloved Order into the United States, requesting ALE BROTHERS on that day to abstain from their usual avocations, and to devote the day to social gatherings and geveral rejoicings. Tpererrore Be iT KNown: That on the 26th day of April next, a joint celebration will be givon in the city of Nevada by the Lodges and Encampmert of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Nevada County. All Brornens are cordially invited to participate with us in the festivities of the day. A procession will be formed, and an oration be delivered with other exercises of the day, and a celebration will eonclnde with a BALI, In the Evening. A Goneral Invitation is exte nde i to ALL to join us in the festivities of the day and evening. A Pavilion capable of accom ing all will be erected. x ere Invitation Committee. Grass Valley Lodge, No. 12. E. C. Webster. Oustomah Lodge, No. 16. Niles Searls. om W. Williams Mountain Rose Lodge No. 67. W. C. Ault, ae G. Jacobse T. 5. Levy Brooklyx Lodge No. 46. W. Wright. Union Lodge No. 48. S. T. Lindsley, P. J. Parmater Orleans Lodge No. 50. T. J. Barnes, R. 0. Barnee . , San Juan Lodge No. 67. G. D. Dornin, Union Encampmenr No. 11. E. W. Roberts, Novada, March 31. 1849. J. C. Green, William Abbey. George Grany. =

NEVADA JOURNAL. Removal of THR Capirat.—The PUBLISHED BY— }uews papers have struck a lead in the BP Baows, BC. WATE. WT. LOckWOOP. Capital question. Our representatives eo Sees . td a <a. = don’. “. at Sacramento, took it into their heads County Offteral Press. {to visit the hamlets that environ the bay Ses ‘ . of San Francisco, for the avowed pur. pose of passing upon the qualifications kagL. P. PISHER, San Frauciece, ie the av} herised Agent for thir paper. Oflice on Washing ' om strect. { " A BADLAM, Jr. is the duly anthorised Agent farthe Jovn~war at Sacramente. He wil! receive mdivertixements and receipt for the same. Friday Morning, April 1, 1859. pL LL ES Division of the State. Vhe project tosdivide the State has been a favorite’one with a few individu. ai politicians for many years. It originated as long agoas 1851, and was firet broached in the Legislature. we believe, by Henry A. Crabb who stands as the putative father of the measure. The object of the division at that early day was popularly supposed to be the formation a slave state out of the Southern portion of California. The reasons assigned were similar to those advanced at the present time—that the land owners ef the southern counties pay dispropor tionately too much forthe support of a governmert, which on aecount of the remoteness, is of little value to them, and that the dissimilarity of the interests of the two sections called for a division. The advocacy of a division of the state by the lamented Crabb attached an odium to his name throughout the more densely populated sections of the state, which continued down to the session of the Legislature of 1856, and essentially injured his chances before the American Legislative caucus of that year for a nomination for U. S.Senator. The measure was vastly unpopular and Henry A. Orabb, a worthy, a noble-hearted, a brave mar, and the first statesman of California, suffered unfortunately in connection with it. The unpopularity arose from the supposed iutimacy of the slavery question with the proposition—the alleged reasons for division were not critically examined by the people at large. A change has taken place in public sentiment, if we are to judge by a late vote in the Assembly ona bill for the ’ division of the state—the bill having passed that body by a vute of 33 to 25. We hear, also, that the Senate will follow in the wake of the other Chamber. A constitutional question arises in regard to the power of the Legislature to change and contract the boundaries of the state, which the Legislature thus far seems not to have given due heed. With regard to the reasons for a division of the state we have a word to say. ‘The great complaint is excessive taxation, and a most unfounded complaint it is when examined. We have not the documents within reach just at this moment to prove the faet ; but when we investigated the question of division in 1855, it was found, notwithstanding the eries of unjust taxation, that the seven southermost counties of the state had never paid into the State Treasury in one year morethan $28,000—a sum which was paid back tothem in the mileage and per diem of their legislators, salaries of judges, &c.—so that that ambitious pertion of the state contributed nothing whatever to the support of government. It is safeto say, in the absence of the documents, that the five counties anxious for divorce donot pay annually into the State Treasury to exceed $40,000. It will be readily seen that this is a trifling sum with which to support aseparate state government— not enough to pay the expenses of a separate government fer three months.— The peuple of the aspiring counties will, therefore,be compelled to tax themselves four times their present onerous burthens as the price of going on their own hook. The complaint of excessive taxation is worse than foolishness. The allegation of remoteness and dissimilarity of interosts is not without some foundation. The same reasons are good for cutting off a large slice from the north, and finally contracting the gloriaus State of California to pigmy proportions. To the revenues of the state the loss ofthe new state of Colorado, would amount to but little, and considered ina pecuniary point of view alone, tho question of division is a very indifferent one indeed. Still, before chopping up the state into segments, it would be well to have the people consulted in the matter. The bill before the Senate proposes to submit the question of division to the people of the five southern counties.— "That is well enough so far as it goes; but there is a mutual compact between the people of the other counties with the people of those five, to stand together. There are two parties to the bargain to be consulted. The northern counties have a say in the divorce, and will demand it. They have never giveo their representatives power to act as they have acted on this question of division. nn Favors.—To H. Mackie, of Freeman & Co’s Express. we would again return thanks for an abundance of favors in * tho shape of papers, &ce. George W. ~Welch may well consider himself in the same category. eee tome: ? . of some one of them for the future capijtal of the State, but really to obtain a good airing for themselves at the expense of the public and the ambitious owners of !otsin these would-be Capital cities. There could have been no serious intent on the part of any considerable number of Legislators to remove the Capital from Sacramento whatever inducements might have been offered elsewhere. They wanted a chance to recreate for pay end without expense, and hit upon the right chord to obtain it. They have had their sport, the press has a fruitful theme in the sayings and doings of the Legislatue while engaged inthe capital movement. It’s a capital hit all round. Our Legislators have got a snuff of salt water, taken a rip at the tiger, imbibuated thirty year old Bourbon with Jack Hays in the classic shades of Oakland, obtained valuatie information on the topography of the swamp and overflowed lands of the State and had a good time generally at the expense of others. They come back to their regular work, we hope, wiser, and better men, having added largely to their own stock of knowledge, and a god-send subject to the grave and gay writers for the prese. The Sickles Tragedy.—The Sickles tragedy wasthe most exciting topic at Washington by latest advices, The wife of Daniel E. Sickles, member of Congress from New York city, was discovered in criminal intimacy with Philip Barton Key, U.S, District Attorney for the District of Columbia. The husband was advised by an anonymous letter of her faithlessness, set a watch upon her, and finally charged her with guilt, which she confessed fully, acknowledging an intimacy with Key of long standing.— The wife was sent to the charge of her mother in New York. Mr. Sickles shot Key so that he died. Sickles was formerly Secretary of Legation at Lordon when Buchanan was Minister. His wife had moved in the highest circles,was one of the most beautiful womeu in Washington, and hitherto much respected. (> The Demoerat attempts to evade a dilemma it has forced itself into in its usual cuttle-fish style. In attempting to play smart the editur got beyond his depth, and is now “circumventing round the subject” like Deacon Miles’ exhortations. He made a prodigious flourish last week over what he thought was an error of ours about the Irish celebrating the birth of St. Patrick. He cackled over the mare’s nest, like a pullet on beholding her first egg. The wise genius who strides the tripod in the office of our neighbor, out of the superabundance of his knowledge of Irish mythology, declared the Irish did not celebrate the birth of St. Patrick on the 17th of March, but fail to enlighten a world that hung upon his lips, what they did celebrate on that day. That’s the item of information the public is more interested in being correctly informed about, than any question personally affecting either the editor of the Democrat or ourselves. It is a historical question raised by the former and the onus probandi rests upon him to demonstrate that the commonly received opinion on this point is incorrect. We challenged him to the proof last week, and he now replies by saying we endeavor to excuse the error on the ground that some of our exchanges had committed the same. Nothing cculd be farther from the truth, for we never did and never will admit it to be an error— till the wise man of the Democrat demonstrates from standard authority in Irish history that the commonly received impression of St. Patrick’s day is erroncous. We mentioned the fact, it is true, that some of our exchanges had noticed the celebration of the birth of St. Patrick on the 17th of March, but it was only toshow the Demec7at how wide spread a delusion its editor had to dissipate, and to hold up to him an incentive for a display of erudition we could not hope to call forth had it been understood so humble an individual as the editor of the Journat was alone in this Irish mythological fog. We had hoped that so sharp a spur to an editor's ambition would have “pricked the sides of his intent” and brought ovt rich stores of learning that would have settled forever the when and where of the birth of [reland’s patron Saiut, to the great delight of every Milesian in the land.— Nary time. Do we understand by this silence that the Democrat “backs water” in its attempt to correct us, or is it prepreparing a wonderful exposition to appear sometime hence? Let not the whole family of man “burst in ignorance” on this question raised by yourself, Mr. Democrat. Gooo TempLars.—Mr. E. A. Bishop the Deputy Grand Templar of this State will be in Nevada on Friday, April Sth. for the purpose of organizing a Lodge in this place. Those who wish to join as charter members will meet at Temperance Hall at 8 o’clock, P. M. when the lodze will be organised. nen TN NN ey ae a SSNS Ss se sens The Democrat AND OURSELVES.— The public must long ago have ceased to be interested in the petty contest between ourselves and the Democrat.-— The causes of the issue have been set forth by ue, on more than one occasion, and we apprehend that many columns more would scarcely suffice to alter public sentiment in the least in regard to our differences. We would gladly have escaped from the controversy wecks ago, but for the wilful misrepresentations pertinaciously reiterated by the Democrat, which seemed to call for replies. We hardly know at this stage of the game whether to make a rejoinder to the barefaced falsehoods in the last Democrat or not. Thestatement that we had said “we didn’t care whether we had told the truth inthe Griffin case, or not,” is so bald-faced and fragrant a falsehood, as to call foran indignant denial had the assertion come from aay source not utterly lost to all shame. There is not a reader of the JouRNAL who does not know the charge is wholly without foundation. The Democrat knows it utters a falsehood in making the statement. All knowing it, we leave the matter to the conscience of the Democrat and the judgment of the community, without further comment, > As will be seen by an advertisement in another column, Dr. Barlow J. Smith, late of New York, has opened a first class Water Cure and Motorpathic establishment in Sacramento. The arrangements aud appliances of the institution are unsurpassed in the State, and we would urge our readers, suffering from any chronic diseases, to investigate the advantages offered by Dr. Smith, for a restoration to health. Dr. Smith administers the ElectroChemical Baths so successful in the cure of rheumatism, neuralgia, and in eradicating poison from the system Thomas Hill, late of Hill, Wooster & Co., willtake charge of the business department. The house is one of the finest in the city, and it will be made a home for the invalid. STABBING oF Fairrax.—Charles S. Fairfax, Clerk of the Supreme Court, was stabbed on Friday of last week, by Harvey Lee, Reporter of the Supreme Court. The difficulty originated in the refusal of the Clerk to allow the Reportertotake the decisions of the Court from the office. The parties met in front of the St. George; the lie passed: Fairfax slapped Lee in the face, when the latter stabbed the former twice with with a sword from a cane. The wounds were at first thought to be mortal. Fairfax 1s now supposed to be in a fair way of recovery. Gen. Denver. — The resignaticn of this gentleman as commissioner of Indian Affairs, prognosticates a change in the political programme for the coming canvass. Signs have been manifest in feertain quarters that anattempt would be made to bring Denver on the Gubernatcrial course next fall, by his friends. Gen. Denver has many good adherents and true who will do battle for him right manfully in convention or before the people. He is by far the best man talked of for Governor. Miss Avonta Jones—T his young artiste appeared at Sacramento on Tuerday night last, in the character of “Adrienne, the Actress.” The Sacramento Union, speaking of the performance says ‘‘it cannot be denied for an actress so recently come upon the boards, the promises which are made in her behalf by her admiring friends are amply justified.” “Miss Jones is gifted by nature with a sweet voice, in addition to her fine figure and pleasing face.”” The Unton thinks she copies too closely after the Ellen Trees, Charlotte Cushmans and others of that style. Mighty good style that, to copy. Opp Fe.itows Festivat.—The Odd Fellows of this city and county are making grand preparations for their festival onthe 26th prox. It isin contemplation toerrect a pavilion for the accommodation of the large attendance on that day. It is expected that four hundred members of the order will take part in the festival whichis a general one throughout the United States it being ro less than the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the introluction of Odd Fellowship on this continent. As before announced, A. A. Sargent Esq. delivers the oration on the occasion. A pleasant time is expected. New Tevecrapu Line.—Tke Marysville Democra: says, parties in that city are setting on foot an enterprize, which has for its object an immediate telegraphic connection between Marysville and Nevada, via Timbuctoo, Rough and Ready and Grass Valley. The Democrat says the present roundabout way of getting con:munications between these places is extremely inconvenient, and that the new line contemplated would pay largely. We concur. Mike Mitche!! was arrested in Marysville foran attempt at illegal voting, and was adjudged to pay a fine of $100. It having been represented to the Court that Mike was too drunk to kuow what he was about at the time of the commission of the offence, the fine was remitted. State Prison. Latest News.— The Sacramento Union of Tuesday contains a decision of the Supreme Court it the case of McCauley vs Weller, which opens arich prospect ahead for the State. Through the »pening vista thus made by the Court, Estell can see clearly into the treasury, and can already count several hundred thousand dollars there belonging to himself. By Legislative authority John B. Weller, about a year ago, took afew understrappers and proceeding to San Quentin took forcible possession of the State Prison. An action was brought by McCauley, the sub-lessee, to recover his rights and damages by the ouster. The Court decides in his favor. As the case now stands, unless the State shall prove a forfeiture of rights by av abuse of the contract existing between the State and Gen. Estell by the latter, he has a clear claim to ten thousand dollars a month from the State for uear three years—a sum in the aggregate of some $340,000—about enough to clean out the treasury of all the filthy lucre therein accumulated: Whether we consider it in a money point of view, or in the better light of humanity to the erring of our race, this decision of the Court is one of the most important to the Stace yet pronounced by her tribunals. The safety and welfare of the prisoners, and a large sum of money, are allinvoived in the decision, Under it, it would seem that the custody of the prisoners is to be restored to the old lessee, and he to be paid, also, the sum agreed upon in the contract signed in 1856 viz: ten thousand dollars a month. The State has ono more chance, that of provinga violation of the contract on the part of the lessee. In nearly all contests at law with her own citizens, the State has thus far come out second best. We can scarcely hope for a result in thiscase out of the usual order. But while there is a slight hope we shall cherish it, that the State may win one suit, and that she may be relieved of thatineubus, Estell, who has weighed upon her, like the nightmare, from her earliest infancy. By the Golden Age.— Wo compile from the Marysville Democrat a synopsis of news by the last steamer : Congressman Scott and Filiibuster Walkerarrived on the Golden Age.— The Senate commenced an extraordinary session on the 4th of March. Post Master General, A.V. Brown, died on the Sth of March, aged 63 vears. Holt, Commissioner of Patents, was appointed to succed him. Robt. S. Gould has been appointed to succeed Philip Barton Key, killed by Sickles. The Post office appropriation bill was lost on a point of etiquette between the two Houses of Congress. There is left no means of carrying on the Post office except with what accrues from postage. There isan opinion entertained that mm consequence of the loss of the Post Office appropriation Bill, President Buchanuan will call an extra session. Gen. Denver has resigned the post of Commissioner of Indian affairs, and Jas. Y. McDuffie has received the appointmeut of Indian agent for California, vice Henly resigned. Robert McLane of Maryland is appointed Minister to Mexico with instrugtions to recognize the constitutionalist or liberal government if he finds it ip such a condition to tence. G. Washington Jones, formerly Senator from Iowa, is sent as minister to

Bogota. maintain its exisThe remains of Thurston, lost in the clouds some six months ago, have been found and recognized near Adrian, Michigan. Broderick, McKibben and Gwin are reported to come on the next steamer. A Smart Saleswoman.—A_ charitable sale is held, says an exchange, each year at the Hotel Lambert by the Prinecss Czartoryski in favor of the distressed Poles, at one of which the following incident took place. Madame George Sand held a stall, and displayed a quantity of small articles in linen and embroidered muslin. Baron James de Rothschild happening to pass, the fair saleswoman addressed him with the usual request to purchase something.— “What can I buy?” said the Baron, “you have nothing I can do anything with. But stay, an idea strikes me.— Give me your autograph, sell me that.” Madame took a sheet of paper, and wrote the following words: “Received from Baron James de Rothschild, the sum ofone thousand francs for the benefit of the dis.ressed Poles. — George Sand.” M. de Rothschild read it, thanked her, and presenting a note for the sum mentioned, passed on with the autograph, highly gratified. The clever merchande has reason to be so likewise. Gift Entertainment.—We would cal! attention to the “lay out” of Chas. W. Young, in another part of to-day’s paper. The name of Mr. Young is a safe guaranty that the entertainment is all that is promised. The jewelry is none ofthe trashy kinds and is put in at a fair valuation. New raters have appeared in the Sacramonto market. Patent Office Reports—There is in every hamlet, if not every house, scattered over the broad acres of Uncle Sam, to be found stray cupies of books, kicked about as valueless which have cost the government hundreds of thousands to write, compile, publish and distribute. Patent Office Reports are a drug in every market, often not opened, sometimes not even the wrappers containing the autograph of Spriggins, M. C., are torn off before the black muslin bound documents are carelessly stacked inthe most dusty corner of the worst room in the house, and allowed to grow yellow and musty with age and the damps. In this manner are treated the laborious collections of one of the most powerful and important governments on earth. Taleut, genius, research, is tabooed as soon as bound up in the homely form of Patent Office Reports. They are sealed books tothe major part of the world so soon asthe Congressional stamp is put upon them. They serve a purpose apparently in political economy—to fool the receiver of one with the impression that a man with a handle to his name amid the bustle of the national capital is mindful of his constituents—and that is about all. These mementoes of a great man’s affections are sometimes preserved with care, with the specimen of his chirography on the outside just as it came from his fingers,or more likely from those of a private secretary who can write tis master’s name more legibly than the owner of it. But the idea that these uninviting volumes contain anything of value appears to be rarely entertained. They are supposed, if ever found ina private library at all, to be used like the painted blocks of booksellers, to fill up the upper shelves. Occasionally a philosopher, or a book worm opens one of these forbidding volumes andis surprised to find a mine of wealth not to be found elsewhere. An editor. perhaps, out of sheer curiosity or from the force of habit tumbles over the virgin leaves of an old leoking volume. from the Bureaus at Washington, and finds ample employment for his scissors with scarcely the necessity of giving credit for matter purloined. It would be well if more of the profession examined these records.— They might thereby not fall into the most pernicious errors in regard to the cultivation of the soil, and growth of vegetation : the progress ofthe arts and sciences, and the works of mechanics. In short, were the publications coming from Washington more generally read some of our writers for the press would cease humbugging the people with European theoriss of slaughtering vines, and perhaps more rational ideas of the tap-root question might become diffused to the no small benefit of young and unexperienced culturists. It is possible too that even the most wise in such matters might derive 2 profit fromm perusing the chemical combinations cf soils. necessary to the successful growth of certaia species of plants. Forjinstance, it is not generally known that potash, soda, lime and its phosphates are excellent manures to perfect the grape. A work published by the government would teach the young vine grower the fact if he failed to gain the information from the agricultu ral papers of the State. The same kind of reading, if not common sense, might teach him the utter nonsense of cutting his vines back to two or three buds each year, ordestroying the tap roots of trees set in a dry soil in the dryest of climates. Sotoo, many a young inventor, by a more intimate knowledge of the publications of the Patent Office, might save himself the racking of brains, perplexing toil and the bitterest, disap pointmeut. These neglected documents ought to be commended to the public as worthy of more general perusal. EP Isaac Hare, whom the Sacramento Standard charged with having been sentenced to death in Mexico for robbery aud murder, publishes a card in that paper in reply. He does not deny the charge, but says the affair was the foulest and blackest wrong ever perpetrated agains#man. He intends to apply for redress for the outrage done him, to the Federal Government so soon as his circumstances will admit. ATLANTIC MonTHLY.-—The March No. of the Atlantic is not a whit behind any ofits predecessors in the variety of its contents. The leading article is “Holbern’s dance of Death"—a paper describing in critical style the se:ies of designs by Holbern known hy the above name. The “Professor” is greatly interesting asusual. A chapter of Mrs Stuw's serial, “The Minstrel’s Wooing” will be highly appreciated. The “Atlantic Monthly” is winning its way rapidly to public favor. Writing a Boox.—P. McDowell Collins,-says the New York correspondent of the Sonora Union Democrat, is writing a book of his travels and expe rience among the subjects of the Cezar, Mr. Collins has traveled extensively in Siberia and has given the world already most interesting and valuable information regarding the Amoor River country and its resonrces, last evening, Well Done for Frank Clevcland.—-We heard the other day, says the G. V. National, of a circumstance, which transpired during the down trip of the Nevada ana Grass Valley stage. The stage contained as passengers, a lady and her child and a thing in the shape of aman. When the stage stopped at Sand’s (half-way house,) the thing, keeper of the Bed Rock Saloon, at Nevada, got out to drink and invited Frank Cleveland, the driver, to drink with him. After the imbibuation, Fsank, as is his custom, went to the stage to collect his fare from the Iady; and found her crying ; she said the fellow had insulted her and that when she changed her seat the fellow ehanged his and insulted her again. Frank then went into the bar room, where the thing stood by the stove, and knocked him over—upsetting the stove. On leaving Sands’ the tellow was put outside with the driver and a little distance from the house he concluded to get even; and pitched into Frank. Frank knocked the fellow off the box and left him with a sore head to exercise himself on a walk back to Nevada, Remains oF A Murpersen Woman DiscovereD.—The Sonora Herald recounts the murder of an Italian woman by acountryman. She was induced to visit a tunnel by her murderer under pretext of selling her an interest in a rich claim. Her remains have been discovered in the tunnel, partly hurned up, and the head crushed to pieceslas if by asledge hammer The Italians about Jamestown were knowing to the facts but for some cause kept silence The name of the murderer is Sertorna and is still at large. Tue Mirror oF true Times.—We look around, but can see no appearance of sinful propensity, no floating physicalevidence of a depraved tendency. Men appear manly, women seem to be wemanly; over the earth comes and goes a pure and purifying breath; there are grand mansions and tasteful cmttages where cbildhood blooms within and flowers bloom without. ‘Towne grow and cities improve; government is wise and safe, and society iooks as though it wore a spotless garb. When we see all these apparently positive proofs of excellence, we are amazed at the possibility ofoceurences such as are daily reported; we wonder at the conduct of men and women; they do that which is inexplicable to themselves and yet hasten on iu the mysterious performance, to what end they know not nor do they enquire —Sierra Citizen. Ancient Uncle Edward —The New Orleans correspondent of the S.F, BuiIctin, says : The oldest man in the United States, and probably inthe world, died recently at Covington, Louisiana. He was a negro, and has gone by the soubriquet of “Father Cesar’ being at the time of his death between 130 and 140 years of age. He used to boast that one hundred years ago he was a king in Africa. He was, for a negro, a remark ably intelligent man. For tle past twenty-five years he has been bed-ridden, though in the full possession of ali his mental faculties. propose to lay a sub-marine telegraph cable across the Straits of Carquinez to connect Martinez and Benicia. The distance is about one mile. The cable weighs 6,500 pounds. It is about an inch in diameter, and composed of copper, gutta percha, rope yarn and galvanizea wire. Fatal Accident.—Jacob B. Brown and Francis Du:gan, were kilied by a cave in the diggings of Josiah Rogers and H. Johnson, on American Hill, at about 1 o'clock, on Saturday morning last.— Brown was formerly editor of the PathJjinder at San Francisco. Durgan was from Maine. Their funerals were largely attended on Sunday last at the M. E. Church, fa The Sacramento Standard by mistake has made a heavy lunge at our neighbor who professes innocence of the offence charged, which is doubtless true. The blow inthe dark comes of the moannegs of the Standard in not exchanging with its cotemporaries. If it would only take the papers it would be better posted. Downieville Papers.—Master Etone bronghit to our oflice a bundle of Citizens and Democratsa few days since. By this token we are sure the snows are melting away and spring cometh. Hutching’s Magazine.—The April No of Hutchings is better than most of its predecessors. Mrs. Shultz, Dr. Scott and “Yellow Bird” (John R. Ridge,) are among the contributors. ‘Their articles are worth attention. We have not read the rest. Ricw Dirt sy Accipent.—The laborers engaged in repairing the road near the saw mill of J. N. Turner, struck dirt near the surface paying about 50 ets to the pan. Tue Weatner has been bitterly cold during the week. The sun came out occasionally, it is true, but gave about as much warmth to this mundane sphere, as a ‘‘yaller” dog would occupying the same place. The nights have been among the coldest of the season, ice freezing on buckets from three to fiveeights of an inch in thickness. t# The Atlantic mail was received [#F Insumming tp the Adventures of a Night, the reporter of the Alta says thaton Saturday he piched an “overcome” individual out of a mortar bed into whickt he had fallen. The reporters action reflects little credit on his judgment. If he had a mind to the p:oper order of things, he would have known that a “brick” imbedded in mortar was in the right place. nnd should have been left there. —Call Borrs on Borrs.— The ex-Judge who edits the Sacramento Standard has found a pleasing subject to write upon, He delightsin playful {allusions to his old whig relativo John Minor Borrs—~ He familiarizes with him. He lets us know, by dropping the John and styl. ing him “Minor Botts” that he is on terms of great iutimacy with the said M. B. This is amusing, harmless and moreover highly interesting to the readers of the Standard; all of whom are ardent, anxious seekers after reminiscences of the Bottses, adults and minors. “Gentle musician, play Michael Wiggive once again.” — Brite Record. The steamship Great Eeastern can be put in sailing order with the expenditure of about£150,000. If purchased by the new company for £330,000, and the above amount be expended upon her the cost per ton when sheis ready fut sailing will be less than that ofa first class sailing vessel, and not more than one fourth that of a first class steamer. In comparison with the latter her workng expenses will be proportionab!y less, owing to her great stze. which will alas enable her to carry double the propor tionate tonnaSe at nearly double the velocity. AvL Foou's Day.—The first of April has been decreed by time-honored eustom a license day on which pranks may be played upon the unsuspecting with impunity. Doubtless the roguish boys of the town will be up to snuff on this occasion, and many a thoughtless fellow will find himself picking up things he had’nt orter try to, and wo to the Loy who blunderingly kicks an old hat inthe street with a rock in it. of this foolish custom, we refer the curious to the thirty-fhfth chapter of Deuteronomy, ninth, tenth and eleventh verses. For the origin {a There is now lying in the San Francisco Mint of the deposits of 1504, $1,400; of 1855, 5.000; of 1856, $22,80C ; of 1857, $63,000; and of 1858, $221,400; total, $313,000. CabiFornia Cutrurist.—The March number of the Culturist is not inferior te its predecessors. Howany man cultivating the soil can do without this publication we areunable to say. Ar ir Bar.y.—-Milton S. Latham is traversing Tuolumne and vicinity in search of help in the next Demoeratio State Convention. Milton wants to be Governor. Un the 27th of Murch, Mantma, wife of Josish Rogers, aged 49 years and 5 months, formerly ii. New Hampshire and Ohio papers please sopy. from Concord, N. Dr. Jno. . Bull’s eee BALSAM—For sale by BE. F. SPENCE, Deuggist. Main street Independent Order of Odd Fellows. CELEBRATION OF THE PRVETR PAVERS Y -OF THS-——— INTRODUVUCTIONW Of the Order in the United States. “Friendship, Love and Truth.” N CONFORMITY WITH THE PROCLAMA. tion issued by the Most Worthy Grand Master of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the State of Ceiifornia, setting apart the 26th day of April A. D. 1859, AS A DAY OF THANKSGIVING & REJOICING, The same being the Fortieth Anniversary of the introduction of our Beloved Order into the United States, requesting ALE BROTHERS on that day to abstain from their usual avocations, and to devote the day to social gatherings and geveral rejoicings. Tpererrore Be iT KNown: That on the 26th day of April next, a joint celebration will be givon in the city of Nevada by the Lodges and Encampmert of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Nevada County. All Brornens are cordially invited to participate with us in the festivities of the day. A procession will be formed, and an oration be delivered with other exercises of the day, and a celebration will eonclnde with a BALI, In the Evening. A Goneral Invitation is exte nde i to ALL to join us in the festivities of the day and evening. A Pavilion capable of accom ing all will be erected. x ere Invitation Committee. Grass Valley Lodge, No. 12. E. C. Webster. Oustomah Lodge, No. 16. Niles Searls. om W. Williams Mountain Rose Lodge No. 67. W. C. Ault, ae G. Jacobse T. 5. Levy Brooklyx Lodge No. 46. W. Wright. Union Lodge No. 48. S. T. Lindsley, P. J. Parmater Orleans Lodge No. 50. T. J. Barnes, R. 0. Barnee . , San Juan Lodge No. 67. G. D. Dornin, Union Encampmenr No. 11. E. W. Roberts, Novada, March 31. 1849. J. C. Green, William Abbey. George Grany. =