June 17, 1853 (4 pages)

Usonya Dovsual, eee PEL Per Adams & Co.'s Express. A. A. SARGENT EDITOR. FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 17. San Francisco Acency.—We are pleased Theatrical. Magnificent Demonstration and Valuable Present. On Friday night last the expected benefit of Mrs. Waller took place, and was @ benefit in several ways. The house was crowded from pit to dome, to state that we have secured the services of . and the receipts of the evening were Mr. L. P. Fisner, as agent for the Nevada} heavier than were ever known here beJournal at San Francisco. He is authorized. fore, The piece presented was Hamlet, to receive advertisements and subscriptions for this paper, and to receipt for ail monies. All business that may be entrusted to him on and it was most thoroughly and beautifully played. Mr. Waller played Hambehalf of the Journal, will receive immediate . let as only he can play it. We believe attention. Mr. Fisher is our only authorized . no actor ever on the Pacific boards can agent in San Francisco. fe may be found at) equal him in this great part. the Merchants’ Exchange. Duelling. The baneful practice of duelling seems to be reviving in this state with extraordinary rapidity. The press abounds in reports of bleodless and bloody meetings on “the field of honor,” and some of the fraternity, we are sorry to say, aim to give eclat té6 that which is branded by our constitution asa crime,and which is certainly such in the light of reason and morality. The utmost ingenuity of the defenders of duellling has not availed to give it more thuna false glitter, has failed to Secure it the assent -of cool reason, or the excuse of right. For inIf it is possible to realize the rule of the great author, ‘to hold the mirror up to nature,’ . Mr. Waller does it. There is no rant. 'no strain in his acting, but for the time . being his identity seems to be merged ‘in hig assumed character, and every word and action comes with the force of reality. . . But we did not design to dwell on this character, but to speak of Ophelia, as personated by Mrs. Waller. It would be difficult, after seeing Mrs. Waller's . Parthenia, to eay Ophelia is her best character. Where all are good it is . difficult to say which is best. But she imparts so much sweetness and maidenly coloring, and finally plaintiveness to i “ 93 86 % definite ee such as honor, mm the part, that the effect is irresistible. isfaetion,” &c., men engage in scenes of . Besides, on this evening she seemed to gross brutality, and thereby blog that na. akc with tidded opteiti canuring:-dneetive honor whereby man is dignified,and : ne 'erflcwing house had assembled to do place themselves in a position to forgo : : i eee ga honor to her, and regarded her with the all satisfaction for injuries inflicted upon h : 4 kindliest feelings. them. We conceive duelling to be, . 6 The actors generally exerted themwhenever not a farce, a most brutal practice. What is that but bratish selves to please. D.C. Anderson, as Pofeeling that leads two men to proceed by appointment to any spot and there level weapons with the purpose to wound and slay each other ? “honor ” of the other is not satisfied but his brutality, for he can then gloat over his fallea companion’s agonies, drink in his death sigh, witness his stiffening limbs and glazing eyes, and at the parting breath laugh aloud at the deed accomplished. If he will do none of these he is no less the life-taker, the slayer of his perhaps recent friend. If he desired not to feast his eyeson misery and death why is he there on that baleful errand, through which a fellow mortal bites the dust, a ghastly speetacle? Brutality is indeed satiated, and the surviving wretch may slink from the field a more pitiable being in his sickening self-disgust than the grim object he leaves behind him, but how is honer healed? It is hard to tell. But if he whose honor is aggrieved is the one who lies writhing, or silent, on the sod, what empty mockery it is to say Ais honor is satisfied! If it is honorable to consent to be shet dewn like a dog, or to slay a fellow being in cool blood, then may the dying and the slayer both glory in the happy accession of honor they have received. We hold neither to be honorable; nay both to be such stains on a man’s honor that nothing may wipeit out. We hold duelling as an iniquity and a shame, and no man, however high his position,should be allowed to go unscathed of public opinion who gives his exampie in aid of the demoralizing practice. A curse of California is that her lead. ing public men are the most regardless of her laws. One man kills another in lf one falls the} lonius, was most happy, and gave good reason for the popularity he has below. Gates personated the king with his usual vigor. Taylor played the ghost, and . evinced the versatility of his talents by . }an admirable execution of it. Wilder, in Laertes, called out the remark, “he’s a good actor.” Elderten was very good in Horatio. He is a useful actor, but has not the gristle of a great one. Mrs. Madden did exceliently weil in the Queen, as did Miss Kate Gray in the Player Queen, but her Osrick was a mere caricature. Barry's grave-digger has ail the quaintness of the original, which glitters with satirical wit. After the play, Mrs: Waller was loudly called for, and as she appeared by the raising of the drop scene, was greeted with tremendous applause. H. C. Hodge then stepped forward, and presented her a purse containing $610, a sum made up by merchants, mivers, etc. during the day, to be presented to her, besides her benefit, on that occasion. He aecompanied the presentation with the following words: Mapam—The citizens of Nevada, having a just appreciation of your moral worth and purity of character; of your artistic skill and life-like representations on the stage, in connection with your talented husband; and wishing to bestow upon you a slight testimonial of their regard and esteem for your exertions made in their behalf, and for their instruction and amusement, have commission’ ed me to present this purse with its con tents, to you, as a free will offering. And, dear lady, in connection with this small testimonial of our esteem for your worth and excellence, I also present to you the sincere, united and unanimous wish and prayer of our citizeris for your continued prosperity and happiness, and that your pathway in life may ever be strewn with the choicest flowers of poetry, love and friendship. This wish, on the part of our fair ladies, is as pure as . their own pure thoughts, and on the part of a duel and the governor shortly appoints . the gentlemen, as earnest as the desire to be him to a high office, though by the eonstitution which he has sworn to support the duellist is disfranchised. Another public man, who sat in the constitutional convention, and now represents the state in the Senate, violates the constitution by fighting with a member of the House, both violating a consitution towards which they have peculiar obligations. DeCourcey, Gilbert and Nugent are examples in the press of men who disregard the public obligations of their position by violating the constitution and laws. While duelling has such exemplars where is the hope of reform? From these, weaker heads catch the mania of duelling, till many lives are sacrificed. . present on this happy occasion. Again, dear lady, accept this offering, and hereafter, . amid the changing scenes of life, remember the sincere and true friends who have this evening greeted you with their approving plaudits and happy smiles. Mrs. Waller seemed greatly affected, and could scarcely utter the following . touching reply : Laptes anp GentLemen—I am utterly ata loss for language to express my feelings on this oceasion ; the flattering demonstration shown towards me this night has so filled me with gratitude and delight that I feel myself inadequate to the task of replying in com. Mensurate terms. What can I say—how express the feelings that are almost overpower: jing me. Little did I think when I came . amongst you that I should find such warm . and sincere friends. No matter where I go, . how far distant, this night will be forever remembered as one of the proudest moments of my life. You have not only given mea substantial token of your esteem, but the good It is almost impossible to organize public . wishes ig ge through your kind repreopinion against any wrong, when the most influential minds of the communiare committed to that wrong. Nevertheless the effort must be made to prevent that relapse into barbarism towhich, the state seems tending. Cannot those of the press who oppose these brutal sacrifices on the altar of a misnomer, speak ovt and try to check in their own jimits a too formidable evil ? —_—— — AN IMMenseLy Ricu Luap.—We saw at the Banking-house of H. Davis on Friday last a lump of quartz and gold weighing 52 lbs avoirdupois, the estimated value of which was $6000. The lump, however, we learn from Mr. Davis, has been melted, and 34 lbs 5 oz. of gold worth $17 per ounce taken from it—-giving @ value of $7021. This great prize was taken from Hopkin’s Creek, 6 feet below the surface, by John R. Knapp, of the Vermont Co. numbering four men. It will bear a comparison with the Australian “ nuggets.” sentative, Mr. Hodge, for my prosperity and happiness, I do sincerely hope and pray may be yourlot through this varied life. More would I express but my heart is too full. I can only say, may God bless you all for the happiness that you have bestowed on me this night. Thus, without ostentation or previous parade, our people have sealed their admiration for this truly lovely woman with a most substantial token. We understand other amounts were sent in by gentlemen who did not getasight of the subscription list, which swell the sum higher. But though the amount is so considerable, it is unimportant compared with the feelings that prompted it, which do the highest honor to the lady and the donors. The evening closed with the flashing comedy of Mr. and Mrs. White, and the audience dispersed, well pleased with the entertainment and with themselves. On Monday night was the benefit of Mrs. Madden, On Tuesday that of Kate Gray, when Gisippus -yas produced for the first time. On Wednesday the company proceeded to Grass Valley, where they will undoubtedly have a brilliant season. They play to-night Bulwer’s fine play of Lady of Lyons—Mr. Waller as Claude, Mrs. Waller as Pauline. Quartz Laws or Nevapa County.— There has been so much call for this document that we give it aninsertion on our first page. Those whe wish ihe law had better supply themselves, as we have printed but a hmited number of copies. Fine Beer.—Swiggard & Co. have opened a new meat market on Broad st., near Pine street, and keepa most excellent article, too, if we may judge by a “10 1b. specimen” left at our domicil one day the past week. s@y-Mrs. C. A. Sinclair is now playing at Marysville, and intends to visit this county soon. A Cuance.—We perceive that the E' Dorado News has changed its name to that of the El Dorado Republican.— Mr. F. H. Harman has disposed of his interest in the concern, and the paper will hereafter be conducted by Springer & Cole. Richard Cole, Esv., well known to our citizens, is to be its editor. weG.1f the Express is satisfied with its view of things as given in its issue of the 12th, we certainly are. It will ex~ cuse us however from letting falsehoods in reference to us passin its columns even if they are on the alleged authoriity of other parties. high to allow us to lose a trick. yenIt will be seen bya notice that tickets for the grand Masonic Ball of the 24th, at Grass Valley, may be had of I. Williamson in this city, and of Dr. McCormick at Grass Valley. bas-Fisher & Rugg have fitted up that great luxury, bathing rooms, in connection with Phelps’ Hotel, and offer superior inducements to cleanly-disposed persons. the convenience of ladies are excellent. As their charges are moderate, the should be weil patronized. Fourts Juty.—What are our citizens going todo for the ensuing fourth of July ? Let us have a pic-nic, ball, procession, festival, footrace, sometiting. For the Journal, CauTION TO THE LapiEs.—Do not be duped—Burton’s Thread —There is now selling in this town, spool cotton thread ; on which spools may be read “Burton’s Thread” and the number: also, the figures and letters reading 200 yards. This same thread, upon actual measurement, is only 79} yards toa spool. The price paid here for sewing eotton is quite sufficient to command a good article and fuii measuye. A Lapr. kes U. S. Gregory, long and favorably known to our citizens as the proprietor of the Gregory House in this city, has opened another Gregory House on K street Sacramento, and invites his old friends to call upon him. His house is situated near to the levee, and offers eyery inducement for those who love com~ fort, to call. yas.By Adams & Co. we have the first number of the Mountain Herald, published at Yreka, Siskiyou Co. by Thornbury & Slade. It is neatly printed, and full of interesting matter. Bas Dr. Crane who fought with Tobey at San Francisce a few days since, is dead. Bes Whigs should remember that to-moriow is the day on which the primary meetings of the various townships are tobe held. Whigsare requested to meet in this city at the Court house on Broad street, at 8 o'clock. BeasLee & Marshall’s circus has been in this city a day or two, and performing to full tents. Their popularity enhances with every visit. seh. We have received no report of the plank road meeting at Marysviile except through informal sources. The report in the Express is so obscure we do not transfer it to our columns. We wait with somo interest the next movemens. © yeh. Mr. Felt has covered our table with caricatures of men and times past and present. He has *hem for sale at his depot on Broad str neh. Mr. Nugent is gradually improying. There is now a hope that amputation of his arm may be avoided. a Tue Paris police is becoming every day more searching. Its last regulation is about glee clubs and concerts. Four and twenty hours before each concert the programme is to be submitted to the police, and published by being fixed in & conspicuous place in the establishpment. No songs are to besung that are obnoxious to order and morality. Our stake is too Their arrangements for ass Valley Correspondenee. aun VALLEY, pata 14th, 1853. Mr. Epitor :—I am induced tobelieve that the agricultural, horticultural and floral resources of Califorma are very inadequately appreciated. Is remarkable and unparalleled production of gold which ina measure threatens the depreciation of the value of this precious metal a circumstance unprecedented in the history of the past, has overshadowed to some extent, the less . famous, though no less important resources of our state, and it is only when some accident awakens us from our gol‘den dreams, that we can look upon her more intrinsic and endurable capacities in a just and happy light. Investigation ‘and actual experiment has proved that the soil on our hill-sides, for the most part, contain the chemical elements that gre necessary to the growth of the cereals, with great facility and perfection ; and in this relation, the soil can~ not be considered otherwise than fertile. I have noticed barley this season upon what we commonly consider a poor claylike soil, with no perceptible loom, rivaling the most boasted specimens of this grain ; and had the capacities of the soil been properly understood, large ‘and easy fortunes m'ght have long since been made, by clearing and sowing the broad ridges of our mountain country with large fieldsof barley. 1n time this will be done to an important extent. A few days since we had the pleasure of visiting the Ranch, (why don’t we say farm, and do away with this Spanish “lingo”) of Mr Underwood, on the road to Auburn and two miles from Grass Valley. This gentleman has a most interesting ond beautiful place. It isa table-land Valley, lies favorably jt the sun, and is irrigated by springs that gush profusely from the side of the mountain to the last. Ten acres are enclosed by a strong fence, and every portion of it under the most laborious, rigorous and fastidious cultivation. Each variety of soil as regards character and moisture is sown with the seed to which it is best adapted, and the whole surface smiles with a luxuriant profusion of vegetative life. Mr. U. adversed in our walk around the garden to many interesting particulars in relation to the cultivation of the soil in the mountains, but space will not permit me to recount them. In planting Potatoes he has used but one “eye” to the hill, and they have come up finely, each “eye” producing from two to six stalks. He has quite a square of ground planted with only six Potatoes which appears very thrifty. ‘The result of this most novel experiment jand the production of the “six potato patch” will in due time be reported ; the ratio of increase is @ matter of curi-~ osity. We have occasion to remark that all vegetation is more deeply, richly and perfectly colored here, than in the AtJantic states. No flowers are so exquisitely painted, as those of California, particularly in the mountains. This is accounted for by th. rarity of the atmosphere and the longer and more intense action of light. Much preparation is being made for the Masonic Pall to oceur ai this place the 24th inst. The community aro highly interested in it and it max se anticipated as the great sovial reunion of the season, which will be distinguished by display, magnificence, and as a new era in the progressive development Valley will receive with open arms such guests gs may honor her with their society. The Independent order of Odd Felthis place. The new Church under the auspices of the Congregationalists, Rev. Mr. Hale Pastor, is commenced under the direction of Mr. Oakley. The Whigs of this Township are to hold a spirited meeting on Saturday evening next at the Court Room of J. M. Fouse. Not quite defunct yet! The Whigs and the peopie are together the approaching contest, and are determined that our state shall be redeemed rom the harpied hands of its unserupulous plunderers. Our country! our State ! and not our Party, should now be the watchword. The “Irish War’ of last week hada bloodless termination. Under the authority of Law, Mr. Banks with a posse of twenty men, well armed, went to take the bel!icerants, but not one could be found, ali having taken ‘french leave”: lucky for them. Every good citizen feels his security in the majesty of the law, and mobocracy would do well to keep its germs effectually concealed. “So far shalt thou go and no farther.” Messrs Tuthill & Anderson open their Theatre here to-night. By their energy, enterprise and influence, they have collected from different parts of the state individuals of talent, acquirement and distinction, which in their combination go to make up a corps, that for power and perfection in all its parts, is unequaled within the bounds of the state. They deserve and will receive a generoas support. The circus has been here two nights, making its usual assessments. The “Lee Boys” are physical wonders. Pike. 26G.The Evening Journal has the fol-. read in the House of Commons, and . lowing witty but truthful remarks of . called out an expression from Palmer. ston that no prosecution of Kossuth was Capt. E. Knicurt, the deservedly popular agent of the P. M. S, S. Co. Some paper speaking of Capt. Day, the newly appointed Philadelphia Navy Agent, says: ‘“‘He is a gentleman o splendid ability, and has a heart as firm as an old Roman.” This compliment to Capt. Day, would apply with equal justice to Capt. Knight, of the Pacific Company. I[n this case, there is not so much eo between day and night after all. The crossing of the Trinity River is very dangerous. Out of fifteen or twenty persons who have at various times attempted to pass at one point, only four or five escaped with their liyes. The ‘xlyer is now yery high. “ Per Wells, Fargo & Co. ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC. ONE WEEK LATER. The Nicaragua steamship arrived at San Francisco on Monday, with dates from New York to May 12th. Wells, Fargo & Co., were the first to supply us with intelligence by this arrival. The news is interesting, and is much mixed with melanchely details of railroad and other accidents, by which many lives were sacrificed. The most terrible accident occurred May 6th at Norwalk, Conn. The train of the New Haven road ran into the river off the drawbridge, submerging in fifteen feet depth of water the locomotive and tender, b.ggage car, smoking car, twoof the passenger cars, and a portion ofa third. The draw was open to admit the passage of the steamer Pacific, which had just gone threugh The speed of the trainat the time of the eatastrophe was about 30 miles an hour. The width of the draw issixty feet, and such was the rate of speed and force that impelled the train that the engine nearly leaped the draw, striking with tremendous violence against the wall on the opposite side. Nearly all the passengers in the submerged cars were drowned and none escaped without severe and probably fatal injuries. Three or four persons while in the cars under the water forced their way out by break. Shasta entirely Destroyed! By Adams & Co.’s Express we have the Marysyille Herald of the 16th, with the following intelligence: SuasTA ENTIRELY DESTROYED.—Mry, Brigham, of Adams & Co.'s Express, informs us that a fire broke out at half past 2, on Monday afternoon, in a building called the Parker House, used formerly for gambling purposes, but lately unoccupied. The heat becams so intense that the buildings opposite were noticed to catch almost immediately, and spreading rapidly, it soon became evident that the town must be utterly consumed. Every building of any note, now lies'in ashes. Many have suffered severely. Among the heaviest losers are Bull, Baker & Co., Todd & Jones, Harrington & Dodd, Downer & Co, ete. . Everything remaining from the previous fire, has now been swept away.—. Shasta has indeed suffered severely. It is confidently supposed to be the work of an incendiary. . Tur Durer —A slip from the Sun, fur. nishes the following account of the duel between Messrs Nugent and Hayes : Duri.—The Duel between Mr. Nugent of the Herald, and Alderman Hayes, that has been looked fur to take place for the last twenty-four hours, came off this morning at 7 o'clock. The ground selected for the purpose was on Bryant's Ranch, about six miles from this city on ing through the cars, and rose to the . the road to San Jose. The weapons— surface and swam to land. 218 passen-. rifles at twenty paces. The parties firgers were on board the cars; of these 44) ed two shots ; on the second shot Mr. were killed; 146 saved, and slightly in. Nugent fell, having received the ball of jured ; 26 were seriously injured ; and . his opponent's rifle in his right arm. It two are yet unaccounted for. . Was at first supposed that he was killed On the night of May 9th, about quar. but upon examination, it was ascertainter past 8 o'clock, the Patterson Emi-. ed that the ball passed through the arm grant train, going west, and the Erie land the fleshy part of the back; the Express train, coming east, came into wound, though a dangerous one, is not collision neara mile from Bergen Ilill. considered morta). Both locomotives were completely smashed. Two men were fatally injured, and others badly wounded. ‘The tender of the Express train was driven back into the baggage car, completely destroying the car, and a large amount of baggage belonging to the passengers. gineer, on perceiving that a collision could not be avoided, jumped off the. train, and escaped injury. Sae or Canat Lanps ty [Liinois.— The sale of Canal lands in Illinois commenced on the 10th May. Prairi¢é land bringing. from $4 to $5 per acre, and timbered $8 to $16; being an average of 70 per cent. above the appraisement. Tornavo IN VirGiniA.—A great tor. iPrineess Anne county, Virginia. The EnSince the above was written, we learn that amputation will be necessary, the arm being much shattered—and that ithe ball merely grazed his side, leaving 3 red mark as if from the blow of a rope. . Mr. Nugent has suffered great pain, but at two o'clock was much more comfort~lable. Our correspondent “Mark,” whose letter failed to reach us until after the above was in type, furnishes the following additional particulars : . The parties went out at 5 o'clock, and took their position at aLout 7, distance—twenty paces, weapons—rifles, standing back to back, firing as they turned. 'nado has passed over the lower part of,Just previous to the parties getting into A) position, the rifle of Mr. Hayes was ae~ number of houses were swept off, and . cidently discharged in the air. everything prostrated. Four lives were i lost, and many persons wounded. SoutHerN Irems.—Rio Grande correspondence represents everything as unu'sually quiet and peaceful in that quarter. Caravajal was still under arrest at Fort Brown. The bill authorizing the Baltimore Railroad Company to extend their road to tide water on the Patapsec has finally pessed the Legislature. Lieut. Trotter, of the 2d Regiment U. S. Artillery, died on board the steamer Palmetto May 10th. TriumpeH or TE Broomers.—The N. city, even among our fashionables, have carried the victory at last; but this is by beginning from the crown of the head, and net from the sole of the toot. lows are about establishing a Lodge in. The frocks trail as mach as ever—no pretty foot, even, can be seen—and the lonly sweeping the “crossings” have, in many parts of the city, is with silks, mousselines and carefully worked petticoats; but from the head downwards, Bloomer carries the day. ‘There isa nice little jaunty bonnet. which shows all the head, and is about as useful as a hat, as a covering, no more; but then comes a waistcoat, a jacket, a short tailed froce coat. The woman is almost a men down to the waist: but from the waist down, she is just as much a woman as ever. As proof, see the belles ‘of Broadway, Fifth avenue, and its suburbs up town. Avupacious OuTrace In New YorK.-— The New York Sun of the llth May mentions two cases as having occurred the night before, in which two peaceable citizens in different parts of the city, were knocked down with clubs, robbed and then stabbed, by a party of ruflians. It can hardly seem possible, it adds,that such outrages as these could be perpetrated in the open streets of our city, and the perpetrators escape detection, yet such is the fact; and scarcely a night passes but that some unfortunate man, unless arnied to the teeth,is knocked down and robbed of any valuable he may have about him. The Boston clipper “Sovereign of the Seas” has made the run from Honolulu to New York in 82 days. Ix Eneianp, Kossuth has addressed two letters to Lord Dudley Stuart, in his direct, eloquent style, protesting against the employment of spies to dog his footsteps, and denying having any military stores in England. These letters were intended. The Jewish disabilities bill was thrown f. out on its second reading by the House of Lords. In SwiTzeRLaNnD, an attempt to frustrate the liberal constitution and concur with Austria in restoring the ancient exclusiyeness, was bravely put down by the people at Frieburg. A fray, evineing much ill-blood between the parties, took place at Rome, April 18th, between the Roman and French soldiery. Pius seems wavering in his purpose to visit France and crown Napoleon II. The word being given, two shots were fired, Mr Nugent discharging his rifle first at both times, and received the sec. ond shot of Mr. Hayes, in his 1ight arm, between the shoulder and elbow, dreadfully shattering it, the ball passed be~ hind him coursing along the fleshy part jof his back. . Mr. N. after being shot attempted to . stand, but fainted and fell to the ground, when his friends carried him from the field, and his wounds were dressed br . his surgeons. Mr. Hayes and his friends then withdrew. Both parties showed great coolness and nerve, and the scene . was witnessed by about three-hundred . of refined and excellent society. Grass. }Y. Express says: The ‘bloomers’ in eur . speetators.— Union. kas~The weather has heen extremely hot for aday or two. . Mr. Epiror :—Since the publication of my last report as County Treasurer, . have learned that some of the citizens of the County have given a construction thereto, which places the collecting officers as well as myself in a wrong light before the community. It is but an act of simple justice both to them and myself, as also to the people of the County, that [ should publicly disclaim any intention of charging or implicating our gentlemanly collecting officers with any lack of integrity, honesty or capacity. From an intimate knowledge of the financial affairs of the County, [ can freely assert that not even a breath of sus=: can be raised against our Collec} tors of public revenue. By giving this an insertion you will assist in doing an act of justice to taose concerned and H. C. Honege. —— much oblige, yours &c. Nevada Police of Vigilance. HE citizens of Nevada are respeetfully re+» quested'to co-operate with the Police of Vigilance in carrying out the spirit of the following Resolution, unanimously adopted by the Association ; to preserve the town from conflagrations :— “Resolved, That a committee be appointed to be styled the Committee on Water, whoso duty it shall be to solicit each and every house occupant en Main, Pine, Spring, Commercial and Broad streets, to procure a permanent supply of at least one barrel of Water for each . house, for the prevention of fires. Per order jl7 Kighty-five, Secretary. Nevada Lodge Nol3,r.&a.M. THE members and visiting brethrgn of Nevada Lodge No. 13, ure requested to meet in full regalia at the Beatty House Grass Valley, at 9 o’cloek, A. M. on the 24th of June, tor the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of St. John the Baptist. ; By order of the W. M. G.M. SAUL, Sec’y. FOR SALE. . VERY neat, substantial and well loested building in the village of Grass Valley next door to the Alta Saloon. It is suita. ble fora store or saloon, with additional rooms in the rear. There is also a stable on the lot. Uhis.is one of the best stands in Grass Vlley for any kind of business, and will be sold a . bargain. For terms apply to . Junel7-1m R. DORAN, . near Gold Hill Co.’s mill, Grass Valley. Goods received AN? to arrive this week. ™ 4000 ibs Barley; 80 bbls Haxall Flour; 10,0°G Ibs Chili do 1200 Ibs Bacon Hans; 8 bbls clear Pork; 8 pon Butter; t s China Rice; 1500 Ibs China and N. ag Ae es 10 kegs Nails; co cases assorted sholf ; lrou, Steel, Shovels, Picks, at pgp ae sortment of Hardware. Nevada, June I7-It H. DAVIS jl 2, oe EER, es

Usonya Dovsual, eee PEL Per Adams & Co.'s Express. A. A. SARGENT EDITOR. FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 17. San Francisco Acency.—We are pleased Theatrical. Magnificent Demonstration and Valuable Present. On Friday night last the expected benefit of Mrs. Waller took place, and was @ benefit in several ways. The house was crowded from pit to dome, to state that we have secured the services of . and the receipts of the evening were Mr. L. P. Fisner, as agent for the Nevada} heavier than were ever known here beJournal at San Francisco. He is authorized. fore, The piece presented was Hamlet, to receive advertisements and subscriptions for this paper, and to receipt for ail monies. All business that may be entrusted to him on and it was most thoroughly and beautifully played. Mr. Waller played Hambehalf of the Journal, will receive immediate . let as only he can play it. We believe attention. Mr. Fisher is our only authorized . no actor ever on the Pacific boards can agent in San Francisco. fe may be found at) equal him in this great part. the Merchants’ Exchange. Duelling. The baneful practice of duelling seems to be reviving in this state with extraordinary rapidity. The press abounds in reports of bleodless and bloody meetings on “the field of honor,” and some of the fraternity, we are sorry to say, aim to give eclat té6 that which is branded by our constitution asa crime,and which is certainly such in the light of reason and morality. The utmost ingenuity of the defenders of duellling has not availed to give it more thuna false glitter, has failed to Secure it the assent -of cool reason, or the excuse of right. For inIf it is possible to realize the rule of the great author, ‘to hold the mirror up to nature,’ . Mr. Waller does it. There is no rant. 'no strain in his acting, but for the time . being his identity seems to be merged ‘in hig assumed character, and every word and action comes with the force of reality. . . But we did not design to dwell on this character, but to speak of Ophelia, as personated by Mrs. Waller. It would be difficult, after seeing Mrs. Waller's . Parthenia, to eay Ophelia is her best character. Where all are good it is . difficult to say which is best. But she imparts so much sweetness and maidenly coloring, and finally plaintiveness to i “ 93 86 % definite ee such as honor, mm the part, that the effect is irresistible. isfaetion,” &c., men engage in scenes of . Besides, on this evening she seemed to gross brutality, and thereby blog that na. akc with tidded opteiti canuring:-dneetive honor whereby man is dignified,and : ne 'erflcwing house had assembled to do place themselves in a position to forgo : : i eee ga honor to her, and regarded her with the all satisfaction for injuries inflicted upon h : 4 kindliest feelings. them. We conceive duelling to be, . 6 The actors generally exerted themwhenever not a farce, a most brutal practice. What is that but bratish selves to please. D.C. Anderson, as Pofeeling that leads two men to proceed by appointment to any spot and there level weapons with the purpose to wound and slay each other ? “honor ” of the other is not satisfied but his brutality, for he can then gloat over his fallea companion’s agonies, drink in his death sigh, witness his stiffening limbs and glazing eyes, and at the parting breath laugh aloud at the deed accomplished. If he will do none of these he is no less the life-taker, the slayer of his perhaps recent friend. If he desired not to feast his eyeson misery and death why is he there on that baleful errand, through which a fellow mortal bites the dust, a ghastly speetacle? Brutality is indeed satiated, and the surviving wretch may slink from the field a more pitiable being in his sickening self-disgust than the grim object he leaves behind him, but how is honer healed? It is hard to tell. But if he whose honor is aggrieved is the one who lies writhing, or silent, on the sod, what empty mockery it is to say Ais honor is satisfied! If it is honorable to consent to be shet dewn like a dog, or to slay a fellow being in cool blood, then may the dying and the slayer both glory in the happy accession of honor they have received. We hold neither to be honorable; nay both to be such stains on a man’s honor that nothing may wipeit out. We hold duelling as an iniquity and a shame, and no man, however high his position,should be allowed to go unscathed of public opinion who gives his exampie in aid of the demoralizing practice. A curse of California is that her lead. ing public men are the most regardless of her laws. One man kills another in lf one falls the} lonius, was most happy, and gave good reason for the popularity he has below. Gates personated the king with his usual vigor. Taylor played the ghost, and . evinced the versatility of his talents by . }an admirable execution of it. Wilder, in Laertes, called out the remark, “he’s a good actor.” Elderten was very good in Horatio. He is a useful actor, but has not the gristle of a great one. Mrs. Madden did exceliently weil in the Queen, as did Miss Kate Gray in the Player Queen, but her Osrick was a mere caricature. Barry's grave-digger has ail the quaintness of the original, which glitters with satirical wit. After the play, Mrs: Waller was loudly called for, and as she appeared by the raising of the drop scene, was greeted with tremendous applause. H. C. Hodge then stepped forward, and presented her a purse containing $610, a sum made up by merchants, mivers, etc. during the day, to be presented to her, besides her benefit, on that occasion. He aecompanied the presentation with the following words: Mapam—The citizens of Nevada, having a just appreciation of your moral worth and purity of character; of your artistic skill and life-like representations on the stage, in connection with your talented husband; and wishing to bestow upon you a slight testimonial of their regard and esteem for your exertions made in their behalf, and for their instruction and amusement, have commission’ ed me to present this purse with its con tents, to you, as a free will offering. And, dear lady, in connection with this small testimonial of our esteem for your worth and excellence, I also present to you the sincere, united and unanimous wish and prayer of our citizeris for your continued prosperity and happiness, and that your pathway in life may ever be strewn with the choicest flowers of poetry, love and friendship. This wish, on the part of our fair ladies, is as pure as . their own pure thoughts, and on the part of a duel and the governor shortly appoints . the gentlemen, as earnest as the desire to be him to a high office, though by the eonstitution which he has sworn to support the duellist is disfranchised. Another public man, who sat in the constitutional convention, and now represents the state in the Senate, violates the constitution by fighting with a member of the House, both violating a consitution towards which they have peculiar obligations. DeCourcey, Gilbert and Nugent are examples in the press of men who disregard the public obligations of their position by violating the constitution and laws. While duelling has such exemplars where is the hope of reform? From these, weaker heads catch the mania of duelling, till many lives are sacrificed. . present on this happy occasion. Again, dear lady, accept this offering, and hereafter, . amid the changing scenes of life, remember the sincere and true friends who have this evening greeted you with their approving plaudits and happy smiles. Mrs. Waller seemed greatly affected, and could scarcely utter the following . touching reply : Laptes anp GentLemen—I am utterly ata loss for language to express my feelings on this oceasion ; the flattering demonstration shown towards me this night has so filled me with gratitude and delight that I feel myself inadequate to the task of replying in com. Mensurate terms. What can I say—how express the feelings that are almost overpower: jing me. Little did I think when I came . amongst you that I should find such warm . and sincere friends. No matter where I go, . how far distant, this night will be forever remembered as one of the proudest moments of my life. You have not only given mea substantial token of your esteem, but the good It is almost impossible to organize public . wishes ig ge through your kind repreopinion against any wrong, when the most influential minds of the communiare committed to that wrong. Nevertheless the effort must be made to prevent that relapse into barbarism towhich, the state seems tending. Cannot those of the press who oppose these brutal sacrifices on the altar of a misnomer, speak ovt and try to check in their own jimits a too formidable evil ? —_—— — AN IMMenseLy Ricu Luap.—We saw at the Banking-house of H. Davis on Friday last a lump of quartz and gold weighing 52 lbs avoirdupois, the estimated value of which was $6000. The lump, however, we learn from Mr. Davis, has been melted, and 34 lbs 5 oz. of gold worth $17 per ounce taken from it—-giving @ value of $7021. This great prize was taken from Hopkin’s Creek, 6 feet below the surface, by John R. Knapp, of the Vermont Co. numbering four men. It will bear a comparison with the Australian “ nuggets.” sentative, Mr. Hodge, for my prosperity and happiness, I do sincerely hope and pray may be yourlot through this varied life. More would I express but my heart is too full. I can only say, may God bless you all for the happiness that you have bestowed on me this night. Thus, without ostentation or previous parade, our people have sealed their admiration for this truly lovely woman with a most substantial token. We understand other amounts were sent in by gentlemen who did not getasight of the subscription list, which swell the sum higher. But though the amount is so considerable, it is unimportant compared with the feelings that prompted it, which do the highest honor to the lady and the donors. The evening closed with the flashing comedy of Mr. and Mrs. White, and the audience dispersed, well pleased with the entertainment and with themselves. On Monday night was the benefit of Mrs. Madden, On Tuesday that of Kate Gray, when Gisippus -yas produced for the first time. On Wednesday the company proceeded to Grass Valley, where they will undoubtedly have a brilliant season. They play to-night Bulwer’s fine play of Lady of Lyons—Mr. Waller as Claude, Mrs. Waller as Pauline. Quartz Laws or Nevapa County.— There has been so much call for this document that we give it aninsertion on our first page. Those whe wish ihe law had better supply themselves, as we have printed but a hmited number of copies. Fine Beer.—Swiggard & Co. have opened a new meat market on Broad st., near Pine street, and keepa most excellent article, too, if we may judge by a “10 1b. specimen” left at our domicil one day the past week. s@y-Mrs. C. A. Sinclair is now playing at Marysville, and intends to visit this county soon. A Cuance.—We perceive that the E' Dorado News has changed its name to that of the El Dorado Republican.— Mr. F. H. Harman has disposed of his interest in the concern, and the paper will hereafter be conducted by Springer & Cole. Richard Cole, Esv., well known to our citizens, is to be its editor. weG.1f the Express is satisfied with its view of things as given in its issue of the 12th, we certainly are. It will ex~ cuse us however from letting falsehoods in reference to us passin its columns even if they are on the alleged authoriity of other parties. high to allow us to lose a trick. yenIt will be seen bya notice that tickets for the grand Masonic Ball of the 24th, at Grass Valley, may be had of I. Williamson in this city, and of Dr. McCormick at Grass Valley. bas-Fisher & Rugg have fitted up that great luxury, bathing rooms, in connection with Phelps’ Hotel, and offer superior inducements to cleanly-disposed persons. the convenience of ladies are excellent. As their charges are moderate, the should be weil patronized. Fourts Juty.—What are our citizens going todo for the ensuing fourth of July ? Let us have a pic-nic, ball, procession, festival, footrace, sometiting. For the Journal, CauTION TO THE LapiEs.—Do not be duped—Burton’s Thread —There is now selling in this town, spool cotton thread ; on which spools may be read “Burton’s Thread” and the number: also, the figures and letters reading 200 yards. This same thread, upon actual measurement, is only 79} yards toa spool. The price paid here for sewing eotton is quite sufficient to command a good article and fuii measuye. A Lapr. kes U. S. Gregory, long and favorably known to our citizens as the proprietor of the Gregory House in this city, has opened another Gregory House on K street Sacramento, and invites his old friends to call upon him. His house is situated near to the levee, and offers eyery inducement for those who love com~ fort, to call. yas.By Adams & Co. we have the first number of the Mountain Herald, published at Yreka, Siskiyou Co. by Thornbury & Slade. It is neatly printed, and full of interesting matter. Bas Dr. Crane who fought with Tobey at San Francisce a few days since, is dead. Bes Whigs should remember that to-moriow is the day on which the primary meetings of the various townships are tobe held. Whigsare requested to meet in this city at the Court house on Broad street, at 8 o'clock. BeasLee & Marshall’s circus has been in this city a day or two, and performing to full tents. Their popularity enhances with every visit. seh. We have received no report of the plank road meeting at Marysviile except through informal sources. The report in the Express is so obscure we do not transfer it to our columns. We wait with somo interest the next movemens. © yeh. Mr. Felt has covered our table with caricatures of men and times past and present. He has *hem for sale at his depot on Broad str neh. Mr. Nugent is gradually improying. There is now a hope that amputation of his arm may be avoided. a Tue Paris police is becoming every day more searching. Its last regulation is about glee clubs and concerts. Four and twenty hours before each concert the programme is to be submitted to the police, and published by being fixed in & conspicuous place in the establishpment. No songs are to besung that are obnoxious to order and morality. Our stake is too Their arrangements for ass Valley Correspondenee. aun VALLEY, pata 14th, 1853. Mr. Epitor :—I am induced tobelieve that the agricultural, horticultural and floral resources of Califorma are very inadequately appreciated. Is remarkable and unparalleled production of gold which ina measure threatens the depreciation of the value of this precious metal a circumstance unprecedented in the history of the past, has overshadowed to some extent, the less . famous, though no less important resources of our state, and it is only when some accident awakens us from our gol‘den dreams, that we can look upon her more intrinsic and endurable capacities in a just and happy light. Investigation ‘and actual experiment has proved that the soil on our hill-sides, for the most part, contain the chemical elements that gre necessary to the growth of the cereals, with great facility and perfection ; and in this relation, the soil can~ not be considered otherwise than fertile. I have noticed barley this season upon what we commonly consider a poor claylike soil, with no perceptible loom, rivaling the most boasted specimens of this grain ; and had the capacities of the soil been properly understood, large ‘and easy fortunes m'ght have long since been made, by clearing and sowing the broad ridges of our mountain country with large fieldsof barley. 1n time this will be done to an important extent. A few days since we had the pleasure of visiting the Ranch, (why don’t we

say farm, and do away with this Spanish “lingo”) of Mr Underwood, on the road to Auburn and two miles from Grass Valley. This gentleman has a most interesting ond beautiful place. It isa table-land Valley, lies favorably jt the sun, and is irrigated by springs that gush profusely from the side of the mountain to the last. Ten acres are enclosed by a strong fence, and every portion of it under the most laborious, rigorous and fastidious cultivation. Each variety of soil as regards character and moisture is sown with the seed to which it is best adapted, and the whole surface smiles with a luxuriant profusion of vegetative life. Mr. U. adversed in our walk around the garden to many interesting particulars in relation to the cultivation of the soil in the mountains, but space will not permit me to recount them. In planting Potatoes he has used but one “eye” to the hill, and they have come up finely, each “eye” producing from two to six stalks. He has quite a square of ground planted with only six Potatoes which appears very thrifty. ‘The result of this most novel experiment jand the production of the “six potato patch” will in due time be reported ; the ratio of increase is @ matter of curi-~ osity. We have occasion to remark that all vegetation is more deeply, richly and perfectly colored here, than in the AtJantic states. No flowers are so exquisitely painted, as those of California, particularly in the mountains. This is accounted for by th. rarity of the atmosphere and the longer and more intense action of light. Much preparation is being made for the Masonic Pall to oceur ai this place the 24th inst. The community aro highly interested in it and it max se anticipated as the great sovial reunion of the season, which will be distinguished by display, magnificence, and as a new era in the progressive development Valley will receive with open arms such guests gs may honor her with their society. The Independent order of Odd Felthis place. The new Church under the auspices of the Congregationalists, Rev. Mr. Hale Pastor, is commenced under the direction of Mr. Oakley. The Whigs of this Township are to hold a spirited meeting on Saturday evening next at the Court Room of J. M. Fouse. Not quite defunct yet! The Whigs and the peopie are together the approaching contest, and are determined that our state shall be redeemed rom the harpied hands of its unserupulous plunderers. Our country! our State ! and not our Party, should now be the watchword. The “Irish War’ of last week hada bloodless termination. Under the authority of Law, Mr. Banks with a posse of twenty men, well armed, went to take the bel!icerants, but not one could be found, ali having taken ‘french leave”: lucky for them. Every good citizen feels his security in the majesty of the law, and mobocracy would do well to keep its germs effectually concealed. “So far shalt thou go and no farther.” Messrs Tuthill & Anderson open their Theatre here to-night. By their energy, enterprise and influence, they have collected from different parts of the state individuals of talent, acquirement and distinction, which in their combination go to make up a corps, that for power and perfection in all its parts, is unequaled within the bounds of the state. They deserve and will receive a generoas support. The circus has been here two nights, making its usual assessments. The “Lee Boys” are physical wonders. Pike. 26G.The Evening Journal has the fol-. read in the House of Commons, and . lowing witty but truthful remarks of . called out an expression from Palmer. ston that no prosecution of Kossuth was Capt. E. Knicurt, the deservedly popular agent of the P. M. S, S. Co. Some paper speaking of Capt. Day, the newly appointed Philadelphia Navy Agent, says: ‘“‘He is a gentleman o splendid ability, and has a heart as firm as an old Roman.” This compliment to Capt. Day, would apply with equal justice to Capt. Knight, of the Pacific Company. I[n this case, there is not so much eo between day and night after all. The crossing of the Trinity River is very dangerous. Out of fifteen or twenty persons who have at various times attempted to pass at one point, only four or five escaped with their liyes. The ‘xlyer is now yery high. “ Per Wells, Fargo & Co. ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC. ONE WEEK LATER. The Nicaragua steamship arrived at San Francisco on Monday, with dates from New York to May 12th. Wells, Fargo & Co., were the first to supply us with intelligence by this arrival. The news is interesting, and is much mixed with melanchely details of railroad and other accidents, by which many lives were sacrificed. The most terrible accident occurred May 6th at Norwalk, Conn. The train of the New Haven road ran into the river off the drawbridge, submerging in fifteen feet depth of water the locomotive and tender, b.ggage car, smoking car, twoof the passenger cars, and a portion ofa third. The draw was open to admit the passage of the steamer Pacific, which had just gone threugh The speed of the trainat the time of the eatastrophe was about 30 miles an hour. The width of the draw issixty feet, and such was the rate of speed and force that impelled the train that the engine nearly leaped the draw, striking with tremendous violence against the wall on the opposite side. Nearly all the passengers in the submerged cars were drowned and none escaped without severe and probably fatal injuries. Three or four persons while in the cars under the water forced their way out by break. Shasta entirely Destroyed! By Adams & Co.’s Express we have the Marysyille Herald of the 16th, with the following intelligence: SuasTA ENTIRELY DESTROYED.—Mry, Brigham, of Adams & Co.'s Express, informs us that a fire broke out at half past 2, on Monday afternoon, in a building called the Parker House, used formerly for gambling purposes, but lately unoccupied. The heat becams so intense that the buildings opposite were noticed to catch almost immediately, and spreading rapidly, it soon became evident that the town must be utterly consumed. Every building of any note, now lies'in ashes. Many have suffered severely. Among the heaviest losers are Bull, Baker & Co., Todd & Jones, Harrington & Dodd, Downer & Co, ete. . Everything remaining from the previous fire, has now been swept away.—. Shasta has indeed suffered severely. It is confidently supposed to be the work of an incendiary. . Tur Durer —A slip from the Sun, fur. nishes the following account of the duel between Messrs Nugent and Hayes : Duri.—The Duel between Mr. Nugent of the Herald, and Alderman Hayes, that has been looked fur to take place for the last twenty-four hours, came off this morning at 7 o'clock. The ground selected for the purpose was on Bryant's Ranch, about six miles from this city on ing through the cars, and rose to the . the road to San Jose. The weapons— surface and swam to land. 218 passen-. rifles at twenty paces. The parties firgers were on board the cars; of these 44) ed two shots ; on the second shot Mr. were killed; 146 saved, and slightly in. Nugent fell, having received the ball of jured ; 26 were seriously injured ; and . his opponent's rifle in his right arm. It two are yet unaccounted for. . Was at first supposed that he was killed On the night of May 9th, about quar. but upon examination, it was ascertainter past 8 o'clock, the Patterson Emi-. ed that the ball passed through the arm grant train, going west, and the Erie land the fleshy part of the back; the Express train, coming east, came into wound, though a dangerous one, is not collision neara mile from Bergen Ilill. considered morta). Both locomotives were completely smashed. Two men were fatally injured, and others badly wounded. ‘The tender of the Express train was driven back into the baggage car, completely destroying the car, and a large amount of baggage belonging to the passengers. gineer, on perceiving that a collision could not be avoided, jumped off the. train, and escaped injury. Sae or Canat Lanps ty [Liinois.— The sale of Canal lands in Illinois commenced on the 10th May. Prairi¢é land bringing. from $4 to $5 per acre, and timbered $8 to $16; being an average of 70 per cent. above the appraisement. Tornavo IN VirGiniA.—A great tor. iPrineess Anne county, Virginia. The EnSince the above was written, we learn that amputation will be necessary, the arm being much shattered—and that ithe ball merely grazed his side, leaving 3 red mark as if from the blow of a rope. . Mr. Nugent has suffered great pain, but at two o'clock was much more comfort~lable. Our correspondent “Mark,” whose letter failed to reach us until after the above was in type, furnishes the following additional particulars : . The parties went out at 5 o'clock, and took their position at aLout 7, distance—twenty paces, weapons—rifles, standing back to back, firing as they turned. 'nado has passed over the lower part of,Just previous to the parties getting into A) position, the rifle of Mr. Hayes was ae~ number of houses were swept off, and . cidently discharged in the air. everything prostrated. Four lives were i lost, and many persons wounded. SoutHerN Irems.—Rio Grande correspondence represents everything as unu'sually quiet and peaceful in that quarter. Caravajal was still under arrest at Fort Brown. The bill authorizing the Baltimore Railroad Company to extend their road to tide water on the Patapsec has finally pessed the Legislature. Lieut. Trotter, of the 2d Regiment U. S. Artillery, died on board the steamer Palmetto May 10th. TriumpeH or TE Broomers.—The N. city, even among our fashionables, have carried the victory at last; but this is by beginning from the crown of the head, and net from the sole of the toot. lows are about establishing a Lodge in. The frocks trail as mach as ever—no pretty foot, even, can be seen—and the lonly sweeping the “crossings” have, in many parts of the city, is with silks, mousselines and carefully worked petticoats; but from the head downwards, Bloomer carries the day. ‘There isa nice little jaunty bonnet. which shows all the head, and is about as useful as a hat, as a covering, no more; but then comes a waistcoat, a jacket, a short tailed froce coat. The woman is almost a men down to the waist: but from the waist down, she is just as much a woman as ever. As proof, see the belles ‘of Broadway, Fifth avenue, and its suburbs up town. Avupacious OuTrace In New YorK.-— The New York Sun of the llth May mentions two cases as having occurred the night before, in which two peaceable citizens in different parts of the city, were knocked down with clubs, robbed and then stabbed, by a party of ruflians. It can hardly seem possible, it adds,that such outrages as these could be perpetrated in the open streets of our city, and the perpetrators escape detection, yet such is the fact; and scarcely a night passes but that some unfortunate man, unless arnied to the teeth,is knocked down and robbed of any valuable he may have about him. The Boston clipper “Sovereign of the Seas” has made the run from Honolulu to New York in 82 days. Ix Eneianp, Kossuth has addressed two letters to Lord Dudley Stuart, in his direct, eloquent style, protesting against the employment of spies to dog his footsteps, and denying having any military stores in England. These letters were intended. The Jewish disabilities bill was thrown f. out on its second reading by the House of Lords. In SwiTzeRLaNnD, an attempt to frustrate the liberal constitution and concur with Austria in restoring the ancient exclusiyeness, was bravely put down by the people at Frieburg. A fray, evineing much ill-blood between the parties, took place at Rome, April 18th, between the Roman and French soldiery. Pius seems wavering in his purpose to visit France and crown Napoleon II. The word being given, two shots were fired, Mr Nugent discharging his rifle first at both times, and received the sec. ond shot of Mr. Hayes, in his 1ight arm, between the shoulder and elbow, dreadfully shattering it, the ball passed be~ hind him coursing along the fleshy part jof his back. . Mr. N. after being shot attempted to . stand, but fainted and fell to the ground, when his friends carried him from the field, and his wounds were dressed br . his surgeons. Mr. Hayes and his friends then withdrew. Both parties showed great coolness and nerve, and the scene . was witnessed by about three-hundred . of refined and excellent society. Grass. }Y. Express says: The ‘bloomers’ in eur . speetators.— Union. kas~The weather has heen extremely hot for aday or two. . Mr. Epiror :—Since the publication of my last report as County Treasurer, . have learned that some of the citizens of the County have given a construction thereto, which places the collecting officers as well as myself in a wrong light before the community. It is but an act of simple justice both to them and myself, as also to the people of the County, that [ should publicly disclaim any intention of charging or implicating our gentlemanly collecting officers with any lack of integrity, honesty or capacity. From an intimate knowledge of the financial affairs of the County, [ can freely assert that not even a breath of sus=: can be raised against our Collec} tors of public revenue. By giving this an insertion you will assist in doing an act of justice to taose concerned and H. C. Honege. —— much oblige, yours &c. Nevada Police of Vigilance. HE citizens of Nevada are respeetfully re+» quested'to co-operate with the Police of Vigilance in carrying out the spirit of the following Resolution, unanimously adopted by the Association ; to preserve the town from conflagrations :— “Resolved, That a committee be appointed to be styled the Committee on Water, whoso duty it shall be to solicit each and every house occupant en Main, Pine, Spring, Commercial and Broad streets, to procure a permanent supply of at least one barrel of Water for each . house, for the prevention of fires. Per order jl7 Kighty-five, Secretary. Nevada Lodge Nol3,r.&a.M. THE members and visiting brethrgn of Nevada Lodge No. 13, ure requested to meet in full regalia at the Beatty House Grass Valley, at 9 o’cloek, A. M. on the 24th of June, tor the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of St. John the Baptist. ; By order of the W. M. G.M. SAUL, Sec’y. FOR SALE. . VERY neat, substantial and well loested building in the village of Grass Valley next door to the Alta Saloon. It is suita. ble fora store or saloon, with additional rooms in the rear. There is also a stable on the lot. Uhis.is one of the best stands in Grass Vlley for any kind of business, and will be sold a . bargain. For terms apply to . Junel7-1m R. DORAN, . near Gold Hill Co.’s mill, Grass Valley. Goods received AN? to arrive this week. ™ 4000 ibs Barley; 80 bbls Haxall Flour; 10,0°G Ibs Chili do 1200 Ibs Bacon Hans; 8 bbls clear Pork; 8 pon Butter; t s China Rice; 1500 Ibs China and N. ag Ae es 10 kegs Nails; co cases assorted sholf ; lrou, Steel, Shovels, Picks, at pgp ae sortment of Hardware. Nevada, June I7-It H. DAVIS jl 2, oe EER, es