January 23, 1857 (4 pages)

SS WILLIAM WALKER. The world despises little rascals, and respects big ones. Steal five dollars, and you are a thief—worthy of the jail or the whipping post. Steal a million, and we will praise your skill, and call you gentleman. and doff our hats to you as you pass. Honesty, in great matters as well as small ones, is made a virtue by the catechism and school primers. It will do for children — that code of old fashioned integrity which our fathers thought was good to live and die by. It will not do for us, “children of alarger growth.” We have another code. . For “Thou shalt not steal’? — we say. “Thou shalt not steal small amounts ;” and for “ Be just, and fear not ”’—we substitute “ Be successful and feay not.” If Honest Harry Meiggs sKould land in California to-morrow, tkere are men enough who would shake him by the hand, and welcome him, and protect him if possible from the penalties of the law. Very few, except those whom he has injured, would curse him, and demand vengeance and justice on his head. If William Walker had landed in San Francisco a few months ago, he would have been received with ovations and rejoicings—like a hero returned from a glorious war. There would have been dinners, and presentations, and speeches. There would have been biographies all eulogy—and engravings all forehead—with “an eye like Jove’s to threaten and command.” The prestige of success would have covered like a mantle, all the sins of his selfish and reckless career. The late Walker demonstration at the Tabernacle in New York, shows the sympathy with which ambitious rascality is received by our citizens. The meeting was called to devise ways and means to-rescue the unfortunate hero and his companions in glory from the difficulties which environ them. The meeting was attended by an enthusiastic crowd of “sympathizers.” Respectable men were there, and addressed the assemblage. Capt. Isaiah Rynders was also there and addressed the assemblage —and William Mulligan, Esq. late of California, was one of the secretaries. From this mixture of patriots and shoulder-strikers, came forth a jargon of eulogy and buncombe that we have rarely seen equalled. One orator, Gen. Wheat of Louisiana, is particularly splendid on the occasion. He announces himself as “the humble though true and devoted friend of William Walker ;” (happy man!) He represents him as “standing proudly in a foreign land, grasping in one hand the liberty, the honor, and the prestage of our nation” — (God save our liberty and honor, if William Walker has any hold on either!) He reviews his life and sees it all besprinkled with prophecies of greatness. He compares him with “Alcibiades, whom all the Greeks worshipped,” (a new discovery in mythology,’ and finds that Alcibiades was nowhere beside him. And then he winds up by likening him to a “tarantula, presenting always, on all oceasions, a bold front to his foes, always sustaining his friends, self-sustaining, always able to sustain any principle he chooses to adopt.”— The fun of the thing is, that the orator was in earnest, and his speech was received with “great applause” by the assembly at the Tabernacle. At the close of the performances, a liberal contribution was made for the aid of the Nicaraguan patriots. What right have Walker and _ his crew to any such demonstrations of sympathy? They landed on the territory of a nation with whom they had nothing whatever to do, and without a shadow of claim, by the mere right of the strongest, made themselyes for a brief time masters of the state. Over an indolent and degenerate tropical race, the rigor and energy of Anglo-Saxons were of course victorious. But the natives, inferior in all the appliances of war except numbers, maintain the struggle in spite of defeat, as even an effeminate race will, fighting for liberty and the integrity of their nation: Now, the invaders are rapidly falling before the deadly influences of the climate of Nicaragua, and there ‘is little left to them but a choice between annihilation and retreat, which is disgrace. So the good liberty-loving citizens of New York and other towns in the Union, are calling meetings, and raising supplies, and pronouncing eulogies on Walker, and martyrising him and his followers. It is true, the man is daring and skillful. So were the buccaneers of the Spanish main, and Walker’s patriotism and philanthropy are equal to theirs. ‘Throughout his whole career, lately in Sonora, and now in Nicaragua, we can see no evidence of any higher or better motive than actuates any cut-purse or brigand. e do not care what ends parties or liticians may hope to gain by the heft of Nicaragua; the sympathy and aid which the American people extend to such acts of flagrant wrong, is, and should be, a disgrace to us in the eyes of al the world. We ery “liberty” / and when a weak people are struggling and snffering in her cause, fighting on their own soil to protect their hearths and altars, we shout for the invaders, and furnish them with money, and arms, and men. We ought ta be despised and scorned abroad for this—and we are. They should be in favor of a bonus to the miner, rather than a taz. We say, therefore, let the law stand, and let every possible encouragement be offered to our miners ; for upon their energy and perseverance depends the whole fabric of our financial prosperity. If more persons in the community — both laborers and.capitalists— could only be induced to join their noble band, the general welfare would be immeasurably promoted. And Af any individual merchant, farmer, mechanic, or professional man, should happen to think that he is aggrieved by the present law, and that it gives unjust privileges to miners, we would advise him, as his simplest remedy, to become one of the privileged class himself, and enjoy, to his heart’s content, the glorious immunities of those who wield the shovel and the pick. Che Aebada Journal. FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 23, 1857 TAXATION OF MINING CLAIMS. Now that the legislature is in session again, we suppose that the annual attempt will be made to tax mining claims, and that legislators from the counties” will get off eloquent buncombe speeches, setting forth the hardships which, the revenue law imposes on their deeply injured constituents— Several influehtial papers have intimated their intention of advocating this method of ifereasing our revenue, and the Sacramento Times, calls upon the mountain press to say whether it should be done? For one, we answer emphatically, no. We do not desire to rest our opposition to this measure, on the want of right in the state government to tax mining lands — for this is but a cowardly argument, at best. . Neither do we raise the objection—a very forcible one — of the indefinite value of a mining claim — that you might almost as well undertake to assess the right to a bet on the “jack against the ace,” as the right of a miner to the gold which may, or may zot be inhis claim. Neither do we speak entirely from our sympathies with the hard working and venturesome mining population. But we say that public policy, and the interests of all classes of the community, demand that mining claims should be exempt from taxation. The gold mines of California have been the cause—the sole cause — of her rapide growtif to wealth and importance; and upon their more extensive development depends her future progress, and even her power to maintain her present position. Without the yield from our gold fields, the vallies,no doubt, would still sustain a sparse rural population, who might subsist on the flesh of their cattle, and from the sale of their hides procure enough of money to keep “cow Mamoru Reservorrs. — Durie” a short period of the year, there is more water running in the streams and ditches than can be used, and the attention of miners and ditchmen has been turned lately to the construction of large reserVoirs, or artificial lakes, in which the surplus water can be retained for the dry season. Among the largest ofthese in Nevada county, is the reservoir of the “Shady Creek Ditch Co.” near French Corral, which will flood two hundred acres from five to twenty feet deep, and the reservoir of Mr. A. T. Laird, a few miles above Nevada city. The latter is constructed in the bed of Deer creek, immediately below a wide strip of bottom land. The dam is forty feet high, and will, it is estimated, flood over two hundred acres with an average depth of twenty-five feet. Some few persons are fearful that the immense mass of water will break the dam, and sweeping down the creek, carry off the lower portion of the city, and all inining operations below it, but from conversation with those who have examined it, we feel satisfied that there isnodanger The dam was constructed by Mr. Moore, of this city, and is said tobe a most excellent and substantial piece of workmanship. If it should break one of these fine nights, the slumberers in the lower part of the city would, undoubtedly, have rather a moist time. Trusting in the promise of Noah, and the strength of the dam timbers (and the additional fact that we sleep in the upper part of the town) we shall continue to go to bed with our usual feelings of security. up a few groceries and clothing stores in San Francisco; but a fat bullock would no longer be worth $100, nor would the ships of all nations continue to crowd through the Golden Gate. If, therefore, farmers wish to grow rich, and traders wish to be wealthy merchants, and mechanics desire a high price for the products of their skill, is it not the interest of them all to hold out the greatest inducement for the investment of both labor and capital in the development of our mineral wealth ? WeLLs, Fargo & Co.—The Journal of the 9th inst. contained an item copied from Hodge’s Financial Reporter, in which the editor, as one of the stockholders, calls for information with regard to the affairs of Wells, Fargo & Co., and announces a dissatisfaction to exist on the part of others, towards the officers and managers of the company.— Since this publication in the Journal, we have been satisfactorily informed, that Mr. Hodge never owned a single share of the stock of the company, and that no dissatisfaction with the conduct of affairs, exists among the share holders in the Atlantic States. The article in the Reporter contains no specific charges, and bears upon its face the mark of some sinister and unworthy motive. But the attractions of mining are not very great, and the miner’s work is no boy’s play. In fact, it is only the strongest constitution that can endure continned labor in the mines for any considerable length of time. The miner’s work is not only of the most severe kind—requiring a heavy and constant draught upon muscular power —but it subjects him to the most extreme exposure of person, and health. In summer he stands knee deep in the icy water of a river bed, with a broiling sun above him; and in winter he must face the eold, and rain, and storm, while others are comfortable under dry roofs, and around blazing fires. At one time he stands under falling banks, and at another he breathes the impure air of a tunnel, or shaft, hundreds of feet below the surface of the earth. He is, also, often deprived of privileges and enjoyments open to all other classes in the community. And not only does he endure these, and other hardships and privations — living without that kind of society to which he has been accustomed, and which, even in California, may be had in the vallies and cities — cooking his own supper after a hard day's work — possessing but few of the comforts, and none of the “embellishments of civilization ’’’—but he does all this without any certainty of adequate reward. He spends his time, and strength in the search for gold, and if he succeeds all are benefitted — if he fails, he alone is loser. Ick.—The unusual cold of this winter ensures us an abundant supply of ice for the coming warmrseason. Good, solid frozen water will be a great improvement on the snow we have heretofore been forced to use to cool our parched tongues during the sultry months. We are informed that Mr. Haven has already laid up over three hundred tons of clear solid ice, taken from the dam at the head of the Snow Mountain Ditch. During the late severe cold, the water of that dam was frozen to the depth of fifteen inches. This fact is remarkable in California. Founp Deap.—On Friday the 16th inst. the body of a man named Thomas Burke was found lying in the Snow Mountain Ditch five or six miles above this town. It seems the deceased started from his cabin, a few miles above the place where he was found, to walk to Nevada, in the midst of a severe snow storm. Not returning as soon as was expected, his partners started in search of him, and after tracing him some distance, lost sight of the trail. The body was accidentally discovered by a person living near the spot. As there were no marks of violence on his persgr;~he undoubtedly perished from d. TuHEeATRE.—The Nevada theatre will open again on Monday night next, by a company among whom we see the names of Mrs. Julia Dean Hayae, the star of the California boards, Mrs. Judah, Mrs Rand; Charles Pope, Geo. Ryer, Mr. Rand, and a number of others whose names are favorably known in California. i A house .at the head of Main street was discovered on fire Tuesday morning about 5 o’clock, by a milkman. The house had not been occupied for several months, and the fire was no doubt the work of some human fiend. It may~be said, however, that many who are owners of rich mining claims, never led the rugged life of a miner, but purchased their interests. The answer to this is, that the same rules whick apply to the practical miner, apply, in a measure, to those who are willing to invest money in hazardous mining operations — the risks of the latter being less than those of the former, only as capital is less sacred than labor, and health, and life. Tf, therefore, the miner is willing to continue his arduous and uncertain occupation, is it not the interest of every branch of business to encourage him by every possible means — at least, by relieving his mining property of the small amount necessary to the support of government! Considering the peculiar cireumstances under which he labors, the unusual severities of his ealling — the entire dependence of all classes on his exertions — the uncertainty of his profits — and the dislike which most people hava to hard work, it seems to us that persons engaged in other business show an extremely foolish and suicidal policy, im pressing this matter on the legislature. Instead of throwing this damper on the development of the mines. they should rather be disposed, if practicable, to take some steps to increase it. . Ranvotrpa Fiat.—The Posey company, at the head of Randolph Flat, found a piece of gold in their claims on Monday last weighing 13 ounces. Well done, Posey. Re NSN REN AM en We gave our breath to Kossuth and Hungary ;— we give substantial aid to William Walker. : By the latest accounts the hero’s fortunes are at a very -low ebb. Disease is making fearful ravages in his camp His enemies are pressing hard upon him. This is but even handed justice. We have no desire to bestow upon him either compassion or aid in his misfortunes, as we had no thought of singing peans in time of his success. Broperick’s Gwin.—It is astonishing how suddenly and secretly personal property changes hands in California. A horse belongs to one person at 10 o’clock A. M., and when you get out an attachment at 11 0’clock, you find he has been sold to, and is in the possession of another. The same facts are true in relation to other chattels. A few days ago, a somewhat celebrated man-servant, named Gwin, was, undoubtedty, the property of a company known as the “Chivalry Democrats, ” but the other morning it was suddenly discovered that he had become a part of the goods and chattels of the Hon. David C. Broderick, How the sale was effected — whether the company was the contracting patty, or whether the said Gwin undertook to sell himself — and whether, or not any legal consider ation passed —all these are matters which are still in the dark. Mr. Broderick, at any rate, has the actual and complete possession, and, in all probability, will hold the property. He has taken Gwin with him to Washington. Mapsm Srown, ANo THE Bririsu Crirics.— It is in vain to say that American criticism is the highest tribunal in which the merits of our authors are determined. British criticism is, and for a long time to come will be, the high literary court of appeals, to whose mandates aspiring American genius must yield obedience. The December numner of Blackwood contains an elaborate, and searching review of Mrs. Stowe’s new story, Drevp. The critic comes to the conelusion that in this production she has fallen infinitely below her effort in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,’ and pronounces the tale full of glaring errors and imperfections. He closes as follows: “We have judged her asa ‘moral artist,’and found her portraits disfigured, and her picture incongruous.” This “crusher” from Blackwood will be quite a damper upon the Madam’s reputation. If she writes for distinction, (and, although it may be uncharitable to say it, this is generally the object of authorship,) she had better stopped with the fitst novel, and “ taken care of her fame.” In a FIx.—Jack 8 r, was a fine, bold, manly young fellow when in the company of the ugly sex, but would blush like a black cat, and entirely lose his self-possession when in the presence of a lady. Upon an occasion, he unexpectedly found himself standing at the head of the dinner table, with several ladies seated around it, and a big roast goose sitting before him. Now, Jack was but an indifferent carver, at best, and under the gaze of so many soft eyes, he felt sure of failure. all the language he could command, he stuck the fork deeply into the breast of the goose, and made a manly effort to get offa wing. But it was no go. The sweat oozed from Jack’s forehead, and the gravy flew over the ladies—but the process of dissection had’nt commenced. At length, in an agony of despair, he resolved to sit down, apologise for his want of skill, and ask his mother to jfinish the carving. But alas! for poor Jack, the end of his troubles was not yet. Close behind him there was a partition and door leading into his sister’s bed room, and the space being narrow, a servant in trying to pass, had removed Jack’s chair. When he had reclined as far as to where the chair ought to have been, of course he could’nt stop, and when he fouiid he was falling, he convulsively tightened his hold on the handle of the fork, which was still seeurely buried in the breast of the goose. The consequences were terrific. Jack fell against the door, the door bursted open, and let himintothe bed room, the goose flew over his head—landed on the bed where the ladies’ fixins had been deposited—and, amid the screams of the company, rolled over and over among the gloves and bonnets. Jack got up—but he did’nt go back into the dining room. With a “fine frenzy rolling” in his eyes,” he made a rush for the window that opened on the piazza—went through it head foremost, earrying the sash with him—and was’nt seen again for a week, Summoning, however, Fata Accipent.—On Monday last, a man named Wm. Richards, at Gold Flat, while carrying a heavy load of lumber upon his back, stumbled and fell. The Jumber fell upon him compressing the spine at the back of the neck, and causing instant paralysis from the neck down. He died yesterday. Previous to his death he presented the rare instance of a man to all appearance dead with the exception of the head, and yet retaining the full possession of his mental faculties. Queer Mistakes.— The Nevada Encampment of the ancient and honorable order of E. C. V. are accustomed to hold their meetings at the hall oceupied by the district court. This cireumstance was lately the cause of a pair of rather singular accidents. One evening last weck, at a regular and appointed assemblage of the knights a written resolution was adopted as follows : “ No knight except the N. G. H., the C. P., and the C. V., shall leave his seat while the candidates are in the presence ofthe Locus Lucis, under penalty of a fine of two dollars.” Through carelessness, the paper on which the resolution was written was left upon the desk after the adjournment of the meeting. The next morning, the county clerk approaching his desk discovered the document, and very innocently supposing it to be a paper which Judge Searls, according to his custom, had left for entry, forthwith entered it upon the minutes, where it now stands, as an order of the district court. Query.—Can it be expunged from the record otherwise than by appeal to the supreme court ? ? On another oceasion, a tedicus jury trial was occupying the attention of the court until a Jate hour of the evening.— Suddenly, in the midst of a prosy argument of counsel, three loud, distinct raps were heard at the outer portal._— Two jurymen woke up, under the delusion that ‘‘the case was submitted,” and the sheriff, aroused from his slumbers, sleepily staggered to the door. The magic password was breathed into his ear, and before he could interpose, a gallant knight strode into the centre of the room, and favored the judge upon the bench with the impressive honors of the grand salute. As the judge isa worthy member of the E. C. V., the mistake was readily understood, and the zealous brother, being duly enlightened, retired in much confusion. Tue Tuirtry-seconpstar.—Another star is about to be added to the American galaxy. Minnesota has taken the initiatory steps for admission into the union as a sovereign state. It is thought that her population, at present, amounts to two hundred thousand—and that by the time the census is taken, she will be entitled to atleast three representatives. Her growth in wealth and population has been peaceful and rapid. There has been no unhappy civil feuds within her borders—no bloed shed in domestic strife. With vast agricultural and mineral wealth, and a populacion drawn from the best American communities, ! and continually increasing from immigration, she will soon rank among the most influential states in the union. New Parer.—We have seen the first number of a weekly paper called “ The Gleaner,” published in San Francisco. According to the prospectus, “it is intended to be a religious and literary family paper.” It is devoted to the Jewish faith, and will be “a repository of rare and varied information upon all matters relating to Jewish and Biblical Antiquities.’ Julius Eckman D. D., is editor and proprietor. The first number contains several articles of interest This paper will be a considerable addition to the periodical literature of our state. Lecrure.—John Hyde, jr. late a Mormon elder, and for three years a resident of Salt Lake, will deliver a public lecture on this, (Friday) evening, at the M E. Church. SupseEct—Domestie and Moral condition of Utah. Admittance, free. i We know Mr. Hyde to be a gentleman of education and ability—-at one time a sincere and earnest follower of the Mormon faith, and now an equally sincere and earnest opponent, and exposer of its errors. never have the Our citizens will opportunity to hear facts and arguments on this interesting subject from a more reliable source. TripuTe To MERIT.—We are informed that the Masonie fraternity are going to erect a monument at Grass Valley in honor of the late J. M. Fouse of that place. This honor has usually been bestowed only on men of extensive public services , but if it is to be given to any man in humble iife for his private and public virtues, we know of none more worthy than he. His loss has been severely felt in the community of which he was a citizen. Tse Hon. Paituie Moore.— This gentleman is the only democratic representative from Nevada county, who can show a clean record in relation to the senatorial contest. He did not vote for either Broderick or Gwin, and therefore occupies a very favorable position. We learn from private sources, and the newspaper reports, that Mr. Moore has been giving the strictest attention to his legislative duties ; and if he continues to do so ta the end of the session, he will make a creditable representative. He possesses more than the average capacity of Califqrnia assemblymen, Taxes.—The tax sale advertised to take place on Tuesday last, has been postponed until to-morrow. This will allow our friends a little more time to save their property, and will be the last chanee;; : ‘ ‘The 8. F. Herald and the late Trade. We clip the following extract from a lengthy and remarkably able “ leader’ in the 8. F. Herald of Monday, on th subject of the late “ fearful compact’ between Broderick and Gwin. ‘The Herald is the leading democratic journa in the State. Its office is to defend th democratic party, as long as it can b defended with any degree of self-respect. Its manly denunciations, therefore, of the late proceedings at the capital, ma be looked upon as ominous, and should be taken as the strongest proof of th utter shamefulness of the transaction. The Herald takes some little consola4 tion in the fact that the “democrati masses of the State are not a party Hi the affair.” But how is it with the democratic members of the Legislature !— Is it to be presumed that they— poor, innocent doves — were ignorant of o “base uses” to which they were put If so, then although the masses may no be responsible, certainly the asses are. On the other hand, if they “ understoo¢ themselves,” are they not fully impli cated in the guilt?) Oh! ye big and y little rulers of California democracy, i there are any deeper depths in political degradation than where you now wallow, they have never yet been sounded} “Our readers have seen with what doubt and hesitancy we have received the story of this fearful compact—how, recognizing our duty as a democratic journalist, we deprecated, as long as might be, credence in a thing so monstrous :—how, hoping and craving that something would vccur to soften the terrible aspect of this sad business, we refused at first to credit the existence of such a damning coalition ;—how, having the pride of the democracy at heart, we tried, as long as possible, to turn aside the avalanche of public opinion that threatened to whelin the parties to this pact in a fathomless abyss of reproach and obloquy. We are now reduced, at ast, to the distressing and humiliating avowal that we are without defence or apology for this transaction. We have nought to say except to declare most emphatically that the democratic masses of the state are not a party to the affair. For ourselves, come what may, we absolutely, unhesitatingly, unequivocally, with our whole hearts, with all our soul and mind and energy, deprecate, disavow and denounce it. We wish to be understood as scorning and reprobating it now and forever more.” AN INVENTION IN VPottrics. — The Hon C. 8. Ricks, assemblyman from Humboldt year as was elected last American. comity, an This year he acts with the Democracy, and we learn from the Humboldt Times that he was a candidate with the understanding that he would vote for U.S. the party that should poll the most votes in the county. Senators with From a personal acquaintanee with Mr. Ricks we knew him to be a clever fellow, and a shrewd politician, but this masterly stroke of policy exhibits something more than mere tact, or talent—it shows genius. He has made a grand discovery in the realm of politics, and opened a new field to politicians. The author of the inductive system of philosophy—the discoverer of the laws of gravitation—Columbus---Fulton-Morse —all these are names with which that of C.S. Ricks should hereafter be associated. The aspirant to office = no longer bother himself about which party is going to succeed. He can now be the candidate of all parties, and the success of either will be his success. Van Buren has the reputation of being non-committal ; Buchanan is said to be foxy, but a movement like. this was never dreamed of by either of tlem, in their most politie days. The people of Humboldt county ajpear to have resolved that they would have an advocate of their local interests in the Legislature, who should be a member of the dominaut party. Well done Humboldt! and well done C. §. Ricks ! ie The Weekly Gleaner takes issue with the Vutce of Israel on the question of divorces among the adherents of the Jewish faith. The Gleaner denies that divorcees are prohibited_by their law, and states that on the contrary, they are expressly allowed by the law of Moses. It adds: “ And, indeed, divorces do occasionally take place among us, as they do among Christians ; for the true Voice of Israel is, not to compel a union of body where there is no congeniality of seul. We prefer dispensing the means of separate single happiness to enforcing joint misery.” i# Phre durt meets D. Rick, Esq., on the street. says P. to D. R., “Did Broderick ever own any niggers ?” “No siree” says Rick, but “he bought a mighty mean white man the other day.” the Misses Goughenheim, M’lle Duret, and McKean Buchanan, were performing in Australia. at last advices. To corrEsPONDENTS. — “ A Fancy” by ‘Montbar’ was overlooked this week, but will appear in our next issue. ie What is the difference betwe¢n a maiden of sixteen and a maiden pf sixty? Qne is careless and happy, and the other is hairless and cappy. f i= A general neglect of the educ tion of youth, would be like a poisanaus blast in the spring, destroying the hopes of a future harvest. =F An idle person is like an empty house_with a sign up—“This house to let.”” : Tue State Treasurer.—The state treasurer has deposited with the Pacific Express, the interest on the state bonds, which is due next July, amounting to $124,000. Many of the papers below charge that this money was taken from the treasury so long before it was due, in order that certain parties may have the use of it. Committees, however, have been appointed by the legislature to make a thorough investigation of the condition of the treasury, and it would be wrong to adopt any conclusion about the affair, until they have completed their duties. LEGISLATIVE.—-Nothing of importance ° has been done by the legislature during the last week. On Saturday the 17th a resolution to adjourn till Tuesday, to give members an opportunity to attend the senatorial banquet at San Francisco on Monday, was voted down. Very good and praiseworthy indeed, that our legislators should refuse to leave the business of the state to attend a feast But unfortunately, our worthy members, like that other son mentioned in scripture, only said we go not — and So there was no quorum in either senate or house on Monaay.— Most of our representatives were ratifying the sale of the senatorship in flow ing bumpers. A few bills of no general importance were introduced on Tuesday. they went. f= The performances of the Nevada Minstrels on Friday and Saturday eyenings were received with roars of laughter. The “La Perche” and the “Infatuated Chinaman” were interesting, and were received with much The singing of J. M. Langdon, the faney eclat. dances by Maguire, and the banjo solos by Allen, also brought the house down. TuHanks.—To Welch, of the Pioneer Book Store, we are under renewed obligations for favors, in the delivery of papers, magazines, &c. To Hamlin, we extend our hand, fer divers and sundry favors. Jimmie is always in time with full files of papers, magazines, &c., and is in constant receipt of literature from all quarters. Dircu Scir.—A heavy suit is now pending in the District Court between Kidd, et al. rs Laird, et al. to determine the right to the waters of Deer creek.— It involves hundreds of thousands of dollars property. The plaintiffs move for an injunction, which is now under advisement, onthe showing of the pleadMcConnel & Stewart, and A. A. Sargentare the attorneys for plaintiffs, Buckner & Hill, and Henry Meredith for defendants. important suit district. ings and affidavits. It is the most ever brought in this FEartuqvakeE Down Sovrn.—From a letter published in the S. F. Herald, it seems they have recently had a little The let ter is dated Santa Barbara, Jan:.9} and stirring up down sotth again. says: “One hour past. we had shocks-of the most terrible earthquake experienceed for the last forty-six years in California. utes. no lives were lost. They lasted some twenty minSeveral houses were injitred, but The inhabitants all For a time I It occurred at 8 1-4 o'clock this morning. God help you if it should be felt in San It would Le a fled from their houses. could scareely keep on my legs. Francisco just as here. heap of ruins.” the 20th says: “The police were quite active last night in arresting drunken and disorderly persons. We understand there are a number of strangers in town from Sacramento. ” Does this account for no quorum in the Senate on Tuesday last? Qvuartrz.—lInterest in this branch of mining is reviving in this vicinity. A number of valuable leads have been taken up under the laws of the county. We hail this manifestation with pleasFrom the features of the country we see no reason why this business, with ure. proper managemont, should not hoe here as profitable as anywhere. ProaGressive.—Goy. Adams of South Carolina, in his last annual message, strongly urges the re-opening of the slave trade. <A resolution to the same effect was introduced into the Southern Commercial Convention. but was voted down. {# Senator Cosby is opposed to increasing the corporate capacity of the ladies ; but thinks they ought to stay at home and fulfill the scriptural injunction. How “eribbed, cabin’d and confined” he would have the poor creatures! Rospery.—On Sunday night, the 18th safe in the county tregsprer’s office of Sonoma county was robbed of $13,. 000, nearly all of which belonged to the state. er re ses = The Bulletin is particularly saxage on Estell and Selover. If half it says is true, there is need for a revival of the Vigilance Committee. Fei. Fires. —To Mr. Chase, the lightning man, we are indebted for files of bay papers, during the past week .— May his shadow never grow less. je There is no greater moralist than pleasure. ie Live not on credit and live on liberty. yon shall / ae ehiseReea ra ' t, ‘ ;

SS WILLIAM WALKER. The world despises little rascals, and respects big ones. Steal five dollars, and you are a thief—worthy of the jail or the whipping post. Steal a million, and we will praise your skill, and call you gentleman. and doff our hats to you as you pass. Honesty, in great matters as well as small ones, is made a virtue by the catechism and school primers. It will do for children — that code of old fashioned integrity which our fathers thought was good to live and die by. It will not do for us, “children of alarger growth.” We have another code. . For “Thou shalt not steal’? — we say. “Thou shalt not steal small amounts ;” and for “ Be just, and fear not ”’—we substitute “ Be successful and feay not.” If Honest Harry Meiggs sKould land in California to-morrow, tkere are men enough who would shake him by the hand, and welcome him, and protect him if possible from the penalties of the law. Very few, except those whom he has injured, would curse him, and demand vengeance and justice on his head. If William Walker had landed in San Francisco a few months ago, he would have been received with ovations and rejoicings—like a hero returned from a glorious war. There would have been dinners, and presentations, and speeches. There would have been biographies all eulogy—and engravings all forehead—with “an eye like Jove’s to threaten and command.” The prestige of success would have covered like a mantle, all the sins of his selfish and reckless career. The late Walker demonstration at the Tabernacle in New York, shows the sympathy with which ambitious rascality is received by our citizens. The meeting was called to devise ways and means to-rescue the unfortunate hero and his companions in glory from the difficulties which environ them. The meeting was attended by an enthusiastic crowd of “sympathizers.” Respectable men were there, and addressed the assemblage. Capt. Isaiah Rynders was also there and addressed the assemblage —and William Mulligan, Esq. late of California, was one of the secretaries. From this mixture of patriots and shoulder-strikers, came forth a jargon of eulogy and buncombe that we have rarely seen equalled. One orator, Gen. Wheat of Louisiana, is particularly splendid on the occasion. He announces himself as “the humble though true and devoted friend of William Walker ;” (happy man!) He represents him as “standing proudly in a foreign land, grasping in one hand the liberty, the honor, and the prestage of our nation” — (God save our liberty and honor, if William Walker has any hold on either!) He reviews his life and sees it all besprinkled with prophecies of greatness. He compares him with “Alcibiades, whom all the Greeks worshipped,” (a new discovery in mythology,’ and finds that Alcibiades was nowhere beside him. And then he winds up by likening him to a “tarantula, presenting always, on all oceasions, a bold front to his foes, always sustaining his friends, self-sustaining, always able to sustain any principle he chooses to adopt.”— The fun of the thing is, that the orator was in earnest, and his speech was received with “great applause” by the assembly at the Tabernacle. At the close of the performances, a liberal contribution was made for the aid of the Nicaraguan patriots. What right have Walker and _ his crew to any such demonstrations of sympathy? They landed on the territory of a nation with whom they had nothing whatever to do, and without a shadow of claim, by the mere right of the strongest, made themselyes for a brief time masters of the state. Over an indolent and degenerate tropical race, the rigor and energy of Anglo-Saxons were of course victorious. But the natives, inferior in all the appliances of war except numbers, maintain the struggle in spite of defeat, as even an effeminate race will, fighting for liberty and the integrity of their nation: Now, the invaders are rapidly falling before the deadly influences of the climate of Nicaragua, and there ‘is little left to them but a choice between annihilation and retreat, which is disgrace. So the good liberty-loving citizens of New York and other towns in the Union, are calling meetings, and raising supplies, and pronouncing eulogies on Walker, and martyrising him and his followers. It is true, the man is daring and skillful. So were the buccaneers of the Spanish main, and Walker’s patriotism and philanthropy are equal to theirs. ‘Throughout his whole career, lately in Sonora, and now in Nicaragua, we can see no evidence of any higher or better motive than actuates any cut-purse or brigand. e do not care what ends parties or liticians may hope to gain by the heft of Nicaragua; the sympathy and aid which the American people extend to such acts of flagrant wrong, is, and should be, a disgrace to us in the eyes of al the world. We ery “liberty” / and when a weak people are struggling and snffering in her cause, fighting on their own soil to protect their hearths and altars, we shout for the invaders, and furnish them with money, and arms, and men. We ought ta be despised and scorned abroad for this—and we are. They should be in favor of a bonus to the miner, rather than a taz. We say, therefore, let the law stand, and let every possible encouragement be offered to our miners ; for upon their energy and perseverance depends the whole fabric of our financial prosperity. If more persons in the community — both laborers and.capitalists— could only be induced to join their noble band, the general welfare would be immeasurably promoted. And Af any individual merchant, farmer, mechanic, or professional man, should happen to think that he is aggrieved by the present law, and that it gives unjust privileges to miners, we would advise him, as his simplest remedy, to become one of the privileged class himself, and enjoy, to his heart’s content, the glorious immunities of those who wield the shovel and the pick. Che Aebada Journal. FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 23, 1857 TAXATION OF MINING CLAIMS. Now that the legislature is in session again, we suppose that the annual attempt will be made to tax mining claims, and that legislators from the counties” will get off eloquent buncombe speeches, setting forth the hardships which, the revenue law imposes on their deeply injured constituents— Several influehtial papers have intimated their intention of advocating this method of ifereasing our revenue, and the Sacramento Times, calls upon the mountain press to say whether it should be done? For one, we answer emphatically, no. We do not desire to rest our opposition to this measure, on the want of right in the state government to tax mining lands — for this is but a cowardly argument, at best. . Neither do we raise the objection—a very forcible one — of the indefinite value of a mining claim — that you might almost as well undertake to assess the right to a bet on the “jack against the ace,” as the right of a miner to the gold which may, or may zot be inhis claim. Neither do we speak entirely from our sympathies with the hard working and venturesome mining population. But we say that public policy, and the interests of all classes of the community, demand that mining claims should be exempt from taxation. The gold mines of California have been the cause—the sole cause — of her rapide growtif to wealth and importance; and upon their more extensive development depends her future progress, and even her power to maintain her present position. Without the yield from our gold fields, the vallies,no doubt, would still sustain a sparse rural population, who might subsist on the flesh of their cattle, and from the sale of their hides procure enough of money to keep “cow Mamoru Reservorrs. — Durie” a short period of the year, there is more water running in the streams and ditches than can be used, and the attention of miners and ditchmen has been turned lately to the construction of large reserVoirs, or artificial lakes, in which the surplus water can be retained for the dry season. Among the largest ofthese in Nevada county, is the reservoir of the “Shady Creek Ditch Co.” near French Corral, which will flood two hundred acres from five to twenty feet deep, and the reservoir of Mr. A. T. Laird, a few miles above Nevada city. The latter is constructed in the bed of Deer creek, immediately below a wide strip of bottom land. The dam is forty feet high, and will, it is estimated, flood over two hundred acres with an average depth of twenty-five feet. Some few persons are fearful that the immense mass of water will break the dam, and sweeping down the creek, carry off the lower portion of the city, and all inining operations below it, but from conversation with those who have examined it, we feel satisfied that there isnodanger The dam was constructed by Mr. Moore, of this city, and is said tobe a most excellent and substantial piece of workmanship. If it should break one of these fine nights, the slumberers in the lower part of the city would, undoubtedly, have rather a moist time. Trusting in the promise of Noah, and the strength of the dam timbers (and the additional fact that we sleep in the upper part of the town) we shall continue to go to bed with our usual feelings of security. up a few groceries and clothing stores in San Francisco; but a fat bullock would no longer be worth $100, nor would the ships of all nations continue to crowd through the Golden Gate. If, therefore, farmers wish to grow rich, and traders wish to be wealthy merchants, and mechanics desire a high price for the products of their skill, is it not the interest of them all to hold out the greatest inducement for the investment of both labor and capital in the development of our mineral wealth ? WeLLs, Fargo & Co.—The Journal of the 9th inst. contained an item copied from Hodge’s Financial Reporter, in which the editor, as one of the stockholders, calls for information with regard to the affairs of Wells, Fargo & Co., and announces a dissatisfaction to exist on the part of others, towards the officers and managers of the company.— Since this publication in the Journal, we have been satisfactorily informed, that Mr. Hodge never owned a single share of the stock of the company, and that no dissatisfaction with the conduct of affairs, exists among the share holders in the Atlantic States. The article in the Reporter contains no specific charges, and bears upon its face the mark of some sinister and unworthy motive. But the attractions of mining are not very great, and the miner’s work is no boy’s play. In fact, it is only the strongest constitution that can endure continned labor in the mines for any considerable length of time. The miner’s work is not only of the most severe kind—requiring a heavy and constant draught upon muscular power —but it subjects him to the most extreme exposure of person, and health. In summer he stands knee deep in the icy water of a river bed, with a broiling sun above him; and in winter he must face the eold, and rain, and storm, while others are comfortable under dry roofs, and around blazing fires. At one time he stands under falling banks, and at another he breathes the impure air of a tunnel, or shaft, hundreds of feet below the surface of the earth. He is, also, often deprived of privileges and enjoyments open to all other classes in the community. And not only does he endure these, and other hardships and privations — living without that kind of society to which he has been accustomed, and which, even in California, may be had in the vallies and cities — cooking his own supper after a hard day's work — possessing but few of the comforts, and none of the “embellishments of civilization ’’’—but he does all this without any certainty of adequate reward. He spends his time, and strength in the search for gold, and if he succeeds all are benefitted — if he fails, he alone is loser. Ick.—The unusual cold of this winter ensures us an abundant supply of ice for the coming warmrseason. Good, solid frozen water will be a great improvement on the snow we have heretofore been forced to use to cool our parched tongues during the sultry months. We are informed that Mr. Haven has already laid up over three hundred tons of clear solid ice, taken from the dam at the head of the Snow Mountain Ditch. During the late severe cold, the water of that dam was frozen to the depth of fifteen inches. This fact is remarkable in California. Founp Deap.—On Friday the 16th inst. the body of a man named Thomas Burke was found lying in the Snow Mountain Ditch five or six miles above this town. It seems the deceased started from his cabin, a few miles above the place where he was found, to walk to Nevada, in the midst of a severe snow storm. Not returning as soon as was expected, his partners started in search of him, and after tracing him some distance, lost sight of the trail. The body was accidentally discovered by a person living near the spot. As there were no marks of violence on his persgr;~he undoubtedly perished from d. TuHEeATRE.—The Nevada theatre will open again on Monday night next, by a company among whom we see the names of Mrs. Julia Dean Hayae, the star of the California boards, Mrs. Judah, Mrs Rand; Charles Pope, Geo. Ryer, Mr. Rand, and a number of others whose names are favorably known in California. i A house .at the head of Main street was discovered on fire Tuesday morning about 5 o’clock, by a milkman. The house had not been occupied for several months, and the fire was no doubt the work of some human fiend. It may~be said, however, that many who are owners of rich mining claims, never led the rugged life of a miner, but purchased their interests. The answer to this is, that the same rules whick apply to the practical miner, apply, in a measure, to those who are willing to invest money in hazardous mining operations — the risks of the latter being less than those of the former, only as capital is less sacred than labor, and health, and life. Tf, therefore, the miner is willing to continue his arduous and uncertain occupation, is it not the interest of every branch of business to encourage him by every possible means — at least, by relieving his mining property of the small amount necessary to the support of government! Considering the peculiar cireumstances under which he labors, the unusual severities of his ealling — the entire dependence of all classes on his exertions — the uncertainty of his profits — and the dislike which most people hava to hard work, it seems to us that persons engaged in other business show an extremely foolish and suicidal policy, im pressing this matter on the legislature. Instead of throwing this damper on the development of the mines. they should rather be disposed, if practicable, to take some steps to increase it. . Ranvotrpa Fiat.—The Posey company, at the head of Randolph Flat, found a piece of gold in their claims on Monday last weighing 13 ounces. Well done, Posey. Re NSN REN AM en We gave our breath to Kossuth and Hungary ;— we give substantial aid to William Walker. : By the latest accounts the hero’s fortunes are at a very -low ebb. Disease is making fearful ravages in his camp His enemies are pressing hard upon him. This is but even handed justice. We have no desire to bestow upon him either compassion or aid in his misfortunes, as we had no thought of singing peans in time of his success. Broperick’s Gwin.—It is astonishing how suddenly and secretly personal property changes hands in California. A horse belongs to one person at 10 o’clock A. M., and when you get out an attachment at 11 0’clock, you find he has been sold to, and is in the possession of another. The same facts are true in relation to other chattels. A few days ago, a somewhat celebrated man-servant, named Gwin, was, undoubtedty, the property of a company known as the “Chivalry Democrats, ” but the other morning it was suddenly discovered that he had become a part of the goods and chattels of the Hon. David C. Broderick, How the sale was effected — whether the company was the contracting patty, or whether the said Gwin undertook to sell himself — and whether, or not any legal consider ation passed —all these are matters which are still in the dark. Mr. Broderick, at any rate, has the actual and complete possession, and, in all probability, will hold the property. He has taken Gwin with him to Washington. Mapsm Srown, ANo THE Bririsu Crirics.— It is in vain to say that American criticism is the highest tribunal in which the merits of our authors are determined. British criticism is, and for a long time to come will be, the high literary court of appeals, to whose mandates aspiring American genius must yield obedience. The December numner of Blackwood contains an elaborate, and searching review of Mrs. Stowe’s new story, Drevp. The critic comes to the conelusion that in this production she has fallen infinitely below her effort in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,’ and pronounces the tale full of glaring errors and imperfections. He closes as follows: “We have judged her asa ‘moral artist,’and found her portraits disfigured, and her picture incongruous.” This “crusher” from Blackwood will be quite a damper upon the Madam’s reputation. If she writes for distinction, (and, although it may be uncharitable to say it, this is generally the object of authorship,) she had better stopped with the fitst novel, and “ taken care of her fame.” In a FIx.—Jack 8 r, was a fine, bold, manly young fellow when in the company of the ugly sex, but would blush like a black cat, and entirely lose his self-possession when in the presence of a lady. Upon an occasion, he unexpectedly found himself standing at the head of the dinner table, with several ladies seated around it, and a big roast goose sitting before him. Now, Jack was but an indifferent carver, at best, and under the gaze of so many soft eyes, he felt sure of failure. all the language he could command, he stuck the fork deeply into the breast of the goose, and made a manly effort to get offa wing. But it was no go. The sweat oozed from Jack’s forehead, and the gravy flew over the ladies—but the process of dissection had’nt commenced. At length, in an agony of despair, he resolved to sit down, apologise for his want of skill, and ask his mother to jfinish the carving. But alas! for poor Jack, the end of his troubles was not yet. Close behind him there was a partition and door leading into his sister’s bed room, and the space being narrow, a servant in trying to pass, had removed Jack’s chair. When he had reclined as far as to where the chair ought to have been, of course he could’nt stop, and when he fouiid he was falling, he convulsively tightened his hold on the handle of the fork, which was still seeurely buried in the breast of the goose.

The consequences were terrific. Jack fell against the door, the door bursted open, and let himintothe bed room, the goose flew over his head—landed on the bed where the ladies’ fixins had been deposited—and, amid the screams of the company, rolled over and over among the gloves and bonnets. Jack got up—but he did’nt go back into the dining room. With a “fine frenzy rolling” in his eyes,” he made a rush for the window that opened on the piazza—went through it head foremost, earrying the sash with him—and was’nt seen again for a week, Summoning, however, Fata Accipent.—On Monday last, a man named Wm. Richards, at Gold Flat, while carrying a heavy load of lumber upon his back, stumbled and fell. The Jumber fell upon him compressing the spine at the back of the neck, and causing instant paralysis from the neck down. He died yesterday. Previous to his death he presented the rare instance of a man to all appearance dead with the exception of the head, and yet retaining the full possession of his mental faculties. Queer Mistakes.— The Nevada Encampment of the ancient and honorable order of E. C. V. are accustomed to hold their meetings at the hall oceupied by the district court. This cireumstance was lately the cause of a pair of rather singular accidents. One evening last weck, at a regular and appointed assemblage of the knights a written resolution was adopted as follows : “ No knight except the N. G. H., the C. P., and the C. V., shall leave his seat while the candidates are in the presence ofthe Locus Lucis, under penalty of a fine of two dollars.” Through carelessness, the paper on which the resolution was written was left upon the desk after the adjournment of the meeting. The next morning, the county clerk approaching his desk discovered the document, and very innocently supposing it to be a paper which Judge Searls, according to his custom, had left for entry, forthwith entered it upon the minutes, where it now stands, as an order of the district court. Query.—Can it be expunged from the record otherwise than by appeal to the supreme court ? ? On another oceasion, a tedicus jury trial was occupying the attention of the court until a Jate hour of the evening.— Suddenly, in the midst of a prosy argument of counsel, three loud, distinct raps were heard at the outer portal._— Two jurymen woke up, under the delusion that ‘‘the case was submitted,” and the sheriff, aroused from his slumbers, sleepily staggered to the door. The magic password was breathed into his ear, and before he could interpose, a gallant knight strode into the centre of the room, and favored the judge upon the bench with the impressive honors of the grand salute. As the judge isa worthy member of the E. C. V., the mistake was readily understood, and the zealous brother, being duly enlightened, retired in much confusion. Tue Tuirtry-seconpstar.—Another star is about to be added to the American galaxy. Minnesota has taken the initiatory steps for admission into the union as a sovereign state. It is thought that her population, at present, amounts to two hundred thousand—and that by the time the census is taken, she will be entitled to atleast three representatives. Her growth in wealth and population has been peaceful and rapid. There has been no unhappy civil feuds within her borders—no bloed shed in domestic strife. With vast agricultural and mineral wealth, and a populacion drawn from the best American communities, ! and continually increasing from immigration, she will soon rank among the most influential states in the union. New Parer.—We have seen the first number of a weekly paper called “ The Gleaner,” published in San Francisco. According to the prospectus, “it is intended to be a religious and literary family paper.” It is devoted to the Jewish faith, and will be “a repository of rare and varied information upon all matters relating to Jewish and Biblical Antiquities.’ Julius Eckman D. D., is editor and proprietor. The first number contains several articles of interest This paper will be a considerable addition to the periodical literature of our state. Lecrure.—John Hyde, jr. late a Mormon elder, and for three years a resident of Salt Lake, will deliver a public lecture on this, (Friday) evening, at the M E. Church. SupseEct—Domestie and Moral condition of Utah. Admittance, free. i We know Mr. Hyde to be a gentleman of education and ability—-at one time a sincere and earnest follower of the Mormon faith, and now an equally sincere and earnest opponent, and exposer of its errors. never have the Our citizens will opportunity to hear facts and arguments on this interesting subject from a more reliable source. TripuTe To MERIT.—We are informed that the Masonie fraternity are going to erect a monument at Grass Valley in honor of the late J. M. Fouse of that place. This honor has usually been bestowed only on men of extensive public services , but if it is to be given to any man in humble iife for his private and public virtues, we know of none more worthy than he. His loss has been severely felt in the community of which he was a citizen. Tse Hon. Paituie Moore.— This gentleman is the only democratic representative from Nevada county, who can show a clean record in relation to the senatorial contest. He did not vote for either Broderick or Gwin, and therefore occupies a very favorable position. We learn from private sources, and the newspaper reports, that Mr. Moore has been giving the strictest attention to his legislative duties ; and if he continues to do so ta the end of the session, he will make a creditable representative. He possesses more than the average capacity of Califqrnia assemblymen, Taxes.—The tax sale advertised to take place on Tuesday last, has been postponed until to-morrow. This will allow our friends a little more time to save their property, and will be the last chanee;; : ‘ ‘The 8. F. Herald and the late Trade. We clip the following extract from a lengthy and remarkably able “ leader’ in the 8. F. Herald of Monday, on th subject of the late “ fearful compact’ between Broderick and Gwin. ‘The Herald is the leading democratic journa in the State. Its office is to defend th democratic party, as long as it can b defended with any degree of self-respect. Its manly denunciations, therefore, of the late proceedings at the capital, ma be looked upon as ominous, and should be taken as the strongest proof of th utter shamefulness of the transaction. The Herald takes some little consola4 tion in the fact that the “democrati masses of the State are not a party Hi the affair.” But how is it with the democratic members of the Legislature !— Is it to be presumed that they— poor, innocent doves — were ignorant of o “base uses” to which they were put If so, then although the masses may no be responsible, certainly the asses are. On the other hand, if they “ understoo¢ themselves,” are they not fully impli cated in the guilt?) Oh! ye big and y little rulers of California democracy, i there are any deeper depths in political degradation than where you now wallow, they have never yet been sounded} “Our readers have seen with what doubt and hesitancy we have received the story of this fearful compact—how, recognizing our duty as a democratic journalist, we deprecated, as long as might be, credence in a thing so monstrous :—how, hoping and craving that something would vccur to soften the terrible aspect of this sad business, we refused at first to credit the existence of such a damning coalition ;—how, having the pride of the democracy at heart, we tried, as long as possible, to turn aside the avalanche of public opinion that threatened to whelin the parties to this pact in a fathomless abyss of reproach and obloquy. We are now reduced, at ast, to the distressing and humiliating avowal that we are without defence or apology for this transaction. We have nought to say except to declare most emphatically that the democratic masses of the state are not a party to the affair. For ourselves, come what may, we absolutely, unhesitatingly, unequivocally, with our whole hearts, with all our soul and mind and energy, deprecate, disavow and denounce it. We wish to be understood as scorning and reprobating it now and forever more.” AN INVENTION IN VPottrics. — The Hon C. 8. Ricks, assemblyman from Humboldt year as was elected last American. comity, an This year he acts with the Democracy, and we learn from the Humboldt Times that he was a candidate with the understanding that he would vote for U.S. the party that should poll the most votes in the county. Senators with From a personal acquaintanee with Mr. Ricks we knew him to be a clever fellow, and a shrewd politician, but this masterly stroke of policy exhibits something more than mere tact, or talent—it shows genius. He has made a grand discovery in the realm of politics, and opened a new field to politicians. The author of the inductive system of philosophy—the discoverer of the laws of gravitation—Columbus---Fulton-Morse —all these are names with which that of C.S. Ricks should hereafter be associated. The aspirant to office = no longer bother himself about which party is going to succeed. He can now be the candidate of all parties, and the success of either will be his success. Van Buren has the reputation of being non-committal ; Buchanan is said to be foxy, but a movement like. this was never dreamed of by either of tlem, in their most politie days. The people of Humboldt county ajpear to have resolved that they would have an advocate of their local interests in the Legislature, who should be a member of the dominaut party. Well done Humboldt! and well done C. §. Ricks ! ie The Weekly Gleaner takes issue with the Vutce of Israel on the question of divorces among the adherents of the Jewish faith. The Gleaner denies that divorcees are prohibited_by their law, and states that on the contrary, they are expressly allowed by the law of Moses. It adds: “ And, indeed, divorces do occasionally take place among us, as they do among Christians ; for the true Voice of Israel is, not to compel a union of body where there is no congeniality of seul. We prefer dispensing the means of separate single happiness to enforcing joint misery.” i# Phre durt meets D. Rick, Esq., on the street. says P. to D. R., “Did Broderick ever own any niggers ?” “No siree” says Rick, but “he bought a mighty mean white man the other day.” the Misses Goughenheim, M’lle Duret, and McKean Buchanan, were performing in Australia. at last advices. To corrEsPONDENTS. — “ A Fancy” by ‘Montbar’ was overlooked this week, but will appear in our next issue. ie What is the difference betwe¢n a maiden of sixteen and a maiden pf sixty? Qne is careless and happy, and the other is hairless and cappy. f i= A general neglect of the educ tion of youth, would be like a poisanaus blast in the spring, destroying the hopes of a future harvest. =F An idle person is like an empty house_with a sign up—“This house to let.”” : Tue State Treasurer.—The state treasurer has deposited with the Pacific Express, the interest on the state bonds, which is due next July, amounting to $124,000. Many of the papers below charge that this money was taken from the treasury so long before it was due, in order that certain parties may have the use of it. Committees, however, have been appointed by the legislature to make a thorough investigation of the condition of the treasury, and it would be wrong to adopt any conclusion about the affair, until they have completed their duties. LEGISLATIVE.—-Nothing of importance ° has been done by the legislature during the last week. On Saturday the 17th a resolution to adjourn till Tuesday, to give members an opportunity to attend the senatorial banquet at San Francisco on Monday, was voted down. Very good and praiseworthy indeed, that our legislators should refuse to leave the business of the state to attend a feast But unfortunately, our worthy members, like that other son mentioned in scripture, only said we go not — and So there was no quorum in either senate or house on Monaay.— Most of our representatives were ratifying the sale of the senatorship in flow ing bumpers. A few bills of no general importance were introduced on Tuesday. they went. f= The performances of the Nevada Minstrels on Friday and Saturday eyenings were received with roars of laughter. The “La Perche” and the “Infatuated Chinaman” were interesting, and were received with much The singing of J. M. Langdon, the faney eclat. dances by Maguire, and the banjo solos by Allen, also brought the house down. TuHanks.—To Welch, of the Pioneer Book Store, we are under renewed obligations for favors, in the delivery of papers, magazines, &c. To Hamlin, we extend our hand, fer divers and sundry favors. Jimmie is always in time with full files of papers, magazines, &c., and is in constant receipt of literature from all quarters. Dircu Scir.—A heavy suit is now pending in the District Court between Kidd, et al. rs Laird, et al. to determine the right to the waters of Deer creek.— It involves hundreds of thousands of dollars property. The plaintiffs move for an injunction, which is now under advisement, onthe showing of the pleadMcConnel & Stewart, and A. A. Sargentare the attorneys for plaintiffs, Buckner & Hill, and Henry Meredith for defendants. important suit district. ings and affidavits. It is the most ever brought in this FEartuqvakeE Down Sovrn.—From a letter published in the S. F. Herald, it seems they have recently had a little The let ter is dated Santa Barbara, Jan:.9} and stirring up down sotth again. says: “One hour past. we had shocks-of the most terrible earthquake experienceed for the last forty-six years in California. utes. no lives were lost. They lasted some twenty minSeveral houses were injitred, but The inhabitants all For a time I It occurred at 8 1-4 o'clock this morning. God help you if it should be felt in San It would Le a fled from their houses. could scareely keep on my legs. Francisco just as here. heap of ruins.” the 20th says: “The police were quite active last night in arresting drunken and disorderly persons. We understand there are a number of strangers in town from Sacramento. ” Does this account for no quorum in the Senate on Tuesday last? Qvuartrz.—lInterest in this branch of mining is reviving in this vicinity. A number of valuable leads have been taken up under the laws of the county. We hail this manifestation with pleasFrom the features of the country we see no reason why this business, with ure. proper managemont, should not hoe here as profitable as anywhere. ProaGressive.—Goy. Adams of South Carolina, in his last annual message, strongly urges the re-opening of the slave trade. <A resolution to the same effect was introduced into the Southern Commercial Convention. but was voted down. {# Senator Cosby is opposed to increasing the corporate capacity of the ladies ; but thinks they ought to stay at home and fulfill the scriptural injunction. How “eribbed, cabin’d and confined” he would have the poor creatures! Rospery.—On Sunday night, the 18th safe in the county tregsprer’s office of Sonoma county was robbed of $13,. 000, nearly all of which belonged to the state. er re ses = The Bulletin is particularly saxage on Estell and Selover. If half it says is true, there is need for a revival of the Vigilance Committee. Fei. Fires. —To Mr. Chase, the lightning man, we are indebted for files of bay papers, during the past week .— May his shadow never grow less. je There is no greater moralist than pleasure. ie Live not on credit and live on liberty. yon shall / ae ehiseReea ra ' t, ‘ ;