June 26, 1857 (4 pages)

Pe ES + > Che Aevadx Fourryl. sed Age lect and receiy uthori San I isco. Gardner & Kirk are our Agents at Sacramento, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 26th, 1857. Proscription. In politics this term was not known in the early days of the Republic. Before even the interrogatories of Thomas Jefi were propounded concerning a candierson, “Is he honest, is he capable ?” date for office, the Father of his Countp ont t act ed upon the principle. aly expressed what Washington pracThe relation of the former to the latter is a notable example liberalized ideas of him who st in war, first tised years before. o©r the in and peace, tin the hearts of his countrymen.” ferson, while a cabinet officer, was at h the policy a r Wii istration, and the language he used to y) 0 n express his opposition would not, i Tr Ile n Genet in his nefathese days, be tolerated. sympa thised with Citiz rious attempt to United States as n. He afiile the Jacobin ubs formed in the country to rray the people of the d with to aid Kin7 ci dred bodies in France, against the ear4 . ; : the ad nest endeavors of which he was a part, to avoid entangling And } + h 10 reign powers. a alliances wit when the treaty of John Jay was ap-. proved illustrious patriot was mingled with Jef. Yet was the bitterierson’s invective. ness of the subaltern oflicer overlooked . by the magnanimous old chief, the moral and s ence and undoubted patriotis: intellectual worth, the experiman retaining him in a position qualified to fill. Of such pa sreatness of mind and forbearance was the first President possessed. The tesknown to the elder Adams, and Jefferset before . ttc ILy d capab were es sential reqittsite ee ae } r of old fashioned democracy. He who had proven himself worthy, whatever . his ¢ £ it be, was not -] ViiOse or + one vas that he ry} i ie n vices, by the patriots of olden time worthy of 4c age,—*Sir, you hav ly done your duty to your country, Which Is dele [rom ever citizen, and duty deserves no reward.” foundations of a nation, change and ex. periment Were counted hazardous. In. times when political peculation is rife in the land they are doubly so. If there was a hazard when the fires of patriotismurned brightly, in rotation in office, much more imminent is the danger now, when spoils are counted the legitimate fruits of success. Not till within the memory of men . still young, was proscription known in ovr national councils to any extent.— Jackson first acted thoroughly upon the doctrine afterward enunciated by Marey, “tothe victors belong the spoils.”’ The dogma is now inducted into the democratic party, if not all others, and we hear that James Buchanan is to smell of each applicant for office, to discover if the taint. familiar to his nostrils, of Federalism it may be, is about him. anew catechism. “Have you lost your identity by party machinery, and become like myself, a platform, a senseless inanimate thing? Have you merged soul and body in the party, swear by the Kansas Code for your Bible, and hope to goto Douglas when you die? And did you vote ? ticket, scoundrels and all, at the last election?” If the answer is satisfactory, ahoary-headed, faithful servant of the government walks the plank for the crime of not being a siave to an oligarehy more despotie than any on which the sun ever shone or night added terrors. ‘This principle pervading the federal government, is carried out in all party ramifications. “Cut off his head,” is the sentence of one who dares think and act for himself as his God-given conscience dictates. While the domination of party drill continues, the bane of politics will remain without an antidote, and knavery ride victorious at our State and National capitals. The tyranny of the Inquisition Church, sprouted the seeds of reformation, and taking courage from history, the political future of the country is not without hope. Miutrary Appointments. —Brigadier General O. C. Hall, says the Sierra Citizen, ba: made the following appointments, which with A djt. Gen Musser, completes the staff ef this division. Dr. Lefever of Forest City, Surgeon General, and S. M. Parsons of Downieville, paymaster, with the rank of Major. fs The Amador Ledger, speaking of Wslker’s career in Central America, says, “the seed has been sown.” Yes, wild octs —_ Jefferson . id acts of the ad-. inst George Washing. uistration, of . by the President, abuse of the . es 1 *§ with the great apostle . 1 } had . } .Jal*serip in it has no validity? We . think not. Then that much of it is just, . 'if no more, and should be paid. But In laying the . : . cause their own accounts haye been kept The . Jeffersonian questions are laid aside for . the clean Democratic . RepcpiaTion.—A series of articles are appearing in the Pacific on State The . openly advocates a declaration of insol. repudiation. shameless writer vencey by the people of the State. Hap. pily the articles can do no harm. Public honesty in general is of a higher character than that of their author, who, judging from the style of his writings is a loud mouthed exhorter of some denomHe writes writhout a knowledge of the circumstances under which the State debt was contracted, without reflection on the inevitable results of re. ination. pudiation, or an acquaintance with the men who are vitally interested in the credit of tho State. The assertion that the business men of the State are lost to all sense of honor like the writer, or of their true interests as permanent citizens of the country, betrays an ignorance of the character and intelligence of that portion of our population excceded orly by his want ef knowledge of the first idea of a moral obligation. A large share of the debt of the State constitttional. It was created by s he first Legislature actually or virtualt ‘ly, in accordance with constitutional . permission. The first Legislature was . authorized to contract any debt it might lt actually, and in failing to provide by . choose. did contract a large debt taxation or otherwise suilicient revenue to support the government, virtually produced an accumulation of that debt . the succeeding year, or compelled the wheels of government to stop. . In another regard, there is not a bond . of the State that has not validity in it . by every principle of law and justice. . The salaries of the officers of the State, . Executive, Legislative and Judicial, . were established by the constitution itself, and some of them have continued . Will any Governor's without change to this day. the whether paid in bonds or Controller’s . one contend salary, Ww arra Val rants, or money is unconstitutionally issued tohim? Or the salary of the Supreme, or District Judges? Hitherto all . . salaries have forthe most part been paid . iin Control ler’s werrants. 'Fhese have . been bonded by act of the Legislature, the scrip issued to pay a salary consti. tutionally established going in with State Prison, Hospital and other species of . warrants of doubtful constitutionality, tomake up a sum sufficient fora five . > + “ie . hundred crthousand dollar bond. Will it be contended that so much of that bond, as the amount of the constitution. how are we to arrive at the proper The bonded warrants have . all been destroyed and the people have amount ? . elected men to office who have kept . the Treasurer's books in sucha state that little or no information can be gainBut shall} . the people repudiate the whole debt beed from them en this point. if . . . }in a condition favorable for cheating? . That would be miserable honesty.— . They know a portion of the debt, at least, is just and should not take advan. tage of their own negligence or raseality. Besides, the bonds of the State bearing the great seal, and signatures of . Governor and Treasurer, have been sold to innocent parties, not versed as well in constitutional law as the laws of trade. They looked upon the finely lithographed paper, the portrait of the Governorand his autograph signature, the seal of the State, and the solemn promise to pay on . the face of the bond, and relied upon the good faith of arich and rising coun. try to redeem the promise thereon mace . They did not study our constitution, . thinking, and thinking wisely, that a Governor of a great State should understand it before appending his signature . tothe highest evidence of credit pledg. ed. . Ifthe people repudiate, they will have elected and loaned their officers to . deceive and swindle the world. PoutricaL.—The Pacific Sentinel inquires pertinently, and comments thus: “Ifthe comet had struck the earth, . stuck fast, and become a part of the . American soil, would it have been free 1 . It seems to us that . much practical capital has been lost by not taking this question in hand at the proper time.” or slave territory? Money Not Wanted.—A capitalist in the papers, to loan—$4,000, but can find no takers. Probably a skin-flint who wants ten per cent per month,interest paid month jontory which compels a detour. . discovery. . scarcely be imagined. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. CELEBRATION OF THE 24TH.—The Masons turned out on Wednesday, St. John’s day, injthe costume of the Order and marched, led by a band of music, through the principal streets. The procession numbered about a hundred and fifty. Atone o’clock it proceeded to the Methodist Church. Rey. Morris Evans, addressed the Throne of Grace, the choir sang elegantly, and Henry Meredith, Esq., delivered an address creditable to himself and the Order. A superb dinner was parteken at the National Exchange afterwards. Indeed, Messrs. Pearson & Healy eould not easily be excelled in the table spread on the occasion. A ball in the evening at the Cowt House, closed the celebration of the day. About fifty ladies and eighty gentlemen were in attendance. Compton’s band discoursed most eloquent music, and not till four o’clock in the morning did the joyful party disperse to enjoy Tired nature’s sweet restorer, balmy sleep.’? Refreshments in ample store were provided in an adjoining room to the one where, the liglt fantastic toe went tripping. Each and all were full of enjoyment, and not a partaker of the delights of the evening can be persuaded that it was other than one of the most pleasant re-unions of his life. QuartTz.—We took a stroll on Monday to the quartz lead of Beach & Randolph, some three miles up the creek. Much has been said of its richness, and we desired occular proof, if any existed, of the faets. The loeale is somewhat away from the habitations of men ir a wild and picturesque region. No more favorable, natural advantages for working successfully, a quartz lode, could be desired. Deer Creek maintains one course for some miles, interrupted by a high promOn this promentory the rich quartz is found, the combing of the lode crossing it at an elevation, in the highest place, of probabiy three hundred feet. The indications are, that both above and below, the ; Vein, if it continues, runs in the bed of the creek or along it. But little prospecting has been done, not enough, as yet, to trace the quartz to any distance dowa the hill sides below the point of The near the level of the stream, a more devein once traced to sirable one for suecessful working, ean Tunnels, followjing the lode to the bowels of the hill, will serve to bring the hidden stores of'. gold to light, while ample drainage for . hundreds of feet of vein above will be secured if desired. The lode has an east and west course varies in thickness from two or ‘inches to fourteen, as far as exposed, . and is much decomposed, in some places particularly. We had the satisfaction of seeing some pieces of rock dug cut which presented a decidedly rich appearance, gold being discovered here and there, and plentifully distributed. A small quantity of the decomposed rock being If the vein prove extensive, and continue washed, displayed a fine prospect. rich, it is superior to any yet discovered in this vicinity. i= At a meeting ot the Republican Committee for Nevada county, on Monday night last, the following delegates wero selected to represent this county in the State Convention of the party, to be held in Sacramento, on the Sth of July next: Nevada.—J. C. Birdseye, A. PS Sargent, W. Wood, T. T. Oates. Grass Valley.—s. S. Holl, D. C. Jellison, R. A. Ricker, P. C. Huntly. Bridgeport.—S. C. Colgrove, C, E. Olney. Rough and Ready.—Geo. Fisher, J. Phelps. Little York.—R. Savage, — Todkill, Rureka—S. Tyler, — Butterfield. Washington —Dr. Teeple, Geo. M, On motion, it was voted that delegates, unable to attend, have aright to appoint proxies, and be requested to do S50. New Cuvurcu.— The foundations of a new church for the Rey. Mr. Warren, are being laid on the old site, Main street. The contract for the erection of the church will probably be let toIt is to be built of brick, 35 feet day. front by 51 deep—very near the dimen‘ i } 3 3 Shasta county recently offered, through . sions of the old church, destroyed by the fire. There is to be no steeple to the edifice at present. A tower at one corner, for a belfry, is contemplated by ly, anda mortgage on rea! estate worth . 2 quarter million for security. Relizious.—Rev. Bishop Janes will preach this [Friday] evening in the Methodist Episcopal Church, on Broad street; services commencing at 8 o’clock. Newsparer Caanoe.—Lovejoy has retired fromthe “Old Mountaineer,” and is succeeded by E. PF. McElwain. f= We are informed that the new quartz mill of Edwards & Oraig on on American Hill will be compleied and ready for operations by the 4th of July, when, we have no doubt, the doubts about the paying quality of quartz in this vicinity will soon give place to a contrary opinion. and by. The Congregationalists have discreetly refrained from asking means from the people till the present, and are now enabled to build of durable material, adding much to the permanent air of the city, and not to the taxes of the community toany considerable degree. AMERICAN CoNVENTION.—We have been requested to call attention to the fact that a Convention of Americans will be held on the 4th of July, at 10 o’clock, A. M., at Temperance Hail, foot of Main st., in this city. Members of the party, and those in favor of its principles throughout the county, are informed that they will be cordially received, and their presence is requested. Business of importance will be brought . before the Convention. three . . to ANOTHER Fire at Grass VaLLey.— Last week a fire broke out in Grass Valley which destroyed considerable property, the particulars of which event have been already given the public.— On Wednesday morning last, another fire was seen to issue from a house on the south side of the east end of Main street, near Tilley’s Mill, owned and occupied by a colored person named Duvall. The flames destroyed two buildings on that side, then crossing the street swept the Western Hotel ‘and a store under the same roof, the whole owned by Theodore Skillman. Three other buildings adjoining were also consumed. ‘The entire loss is given us at $12,000. The want of water was severely felt on the occasion. ate amount at any time would have sufficed to extinguish the flames. Grass Valley has suffered in one week losses by fire, at a fair estimate, three times as much as water works would cost to protect the entire town. Live ano Learn.—lIttakes the Jokns some time to learn the use of American tools. An amusing illustration of this fact we witnessed a day or two since. Three Hong Kongers were attempting to get a stove home im a wheelbarrow, The through Commercial street. harrow was revyeised, one fellow pulling . and tugging at eaeh handle, and the The arm muscles of the handle-men failed to act in unison, producing a wiggle-waggle, as third boosting behind. weil as zig-zag loco-motion. Fhe plains of Shinar, on a memorable oceasion, produced no greater profusion and confusion of articulate sounds, than accompanied that wheelbarrow. ATTEMPTED Svuicip—e.—A German woman named Pauline, one of the frail. er sort, attempted to commit suicide on . Wednesday, by swallowing a quantity of sulphurie acid. She was on a drunk the day before, anc brought before the Recorder who, for offense against the It this cireamstance operated upon her ordinances, fined her $25. is said mind io such an extent as to impel her Medical promptly rendered, and the would-be self-destruction. aid was corpse is likely to live. LECTURES ON ‘TEMPERANCE.—Jacob . Carter, of Phitadelphia, an eloquent and distinguished lecturer on Temper. perance, addressed good audiences at the Court House, on Sunday and Monday evenings last. Mr. knowledge of the evil effects of aleoCarter has an holic drinks, but, unlike many . gentlemen of talent, has had the good furtune to eseape from the slavish chains of intemperance. ample, and eloquence cannot fail to . warn others and to save. Rait Roan Meetinc.—We are informed that a meeting for the purpose of devising ways and means to extend the Sacramento Valley Rail Road to this place, will be held on the 1Sth of July, in this city. All persons interested in the prosperity of this part of the State, will bear in mind the meeting and Its objects. Backus MINsTRELS.—This excellent troupe appear at Frisbie’s Theatre this and Charley Backus is the favorite Ethiopian” of California, to be seen and heard only to to-morrow evenings. be appreciated. Frank Hussey, another of the troupe, is so well known as to require no praise. The band is made up of fine musicians, and for delineating negro character, are not to be excelled. New Srace Linr.—An Express and Stage line has recently been established between San Juan and Humbug City, by Hateh & Welch. Theo stages leave Union Hotel, San Juan, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Humbug City the alternate days. <A connection is thus formed between San Juan and the stage route from Nevada to Orleans Flat, and the latter place and vicinity with the Marysville line at San Juan. Success to it, Democratic Primary E.ection.— The township primary election, for electing delegates to the County Convention, will take place on the 27th inst., at Riley’s brick building, on Broad street. The County Convention assembles on the 9th of July. Bic Cassace.—a cabbage weighing eighteen pounds could have been seen at the meat market of Van Hagan & Grove, on Broad street, yesterday. Recoverinc.—Messrs. Johnson and Booth, who shot each other in an affray three weeks ago, are recovering rapidly from their wounds. {== The anticipated execution of F. V. Moore brought considerable quantities of gold dust into the market in small dats. Sold principally by Greeks. Reicious.—The Rev. Mr. Evans wil] preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, on next Sabbath, at half-past three o’clock. Batu.—A Grand Ball is to come off at the Irving House, Bloomfield, (Humbug City) Friday Evening, July 3d. {=> The Editor of the State Journal calls Hardenbergh a great goose, but has the warmest regard for him. “A fellow feeling,” &c., and “ birds of . feather,” &c. . A moderother . His experience, ex. THEATRICAL —The “Moors in Spain,” which we noticed in our last would come off on Thursday night of last week, was the greatest triumph of the season. It has been agreed, by generul consent, to be the best thing, and presented in the best style, of any play performed by Mr. Stark during his suecessful stay amongst us. The suouse was crowded, and all joined in praise of Mr. Stark was repeatedly called before the curtain, and on the last occasion, at the conclusion of the piece, returned thanks for the favor bestowed upon him in a neat little speech. the entertainment. A repetition of this piece would have met with equal success, but their stay having been limited at the produce it. But itis understood they will return to Nevada again in about two weeks for a short season, when we hope the “Moers in Spain,” will again be presented. On Friday night, Ingomar, and, on Saturday Macbeth, were performed.— . : : : . and other obstructions, a little attention These were both brilliant efforts; but in Macbeth another signal triumph was As Lady Macbeth, Mrs. Stark did herself honors above. her ordinary gained. merits; achieving a signal triumph, On Monday night the “Money ” was played. On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Stark ceived rea complimentary benefit, Chest,” at which time “The Iron acted. A good house and the play went off style. they never fail, Messrs. Phebps, Horton and Griffiths won for themselves more than ordinary applause. . ter of Sir Edward Mortimer, by Mr. . Stark, was brilliantly and vividly de. lineated, all the conflicting passions, a heart naturally overflowing with the . kindliest feelings towards all mankind, . eternal remorse of conscience, ever i keep him in horrible agony —these were all portrayed with a clearness and . vividness approximating reality. At the conelusion of the piece Mr. Stark was ealled for, who made his appearance and greeted the audienee with the following speech: In obedience to your ealt, F am here to express in few wards, my thanks, and to say farewell. Among tho seekers after gold we have journeyed fay and . wide for seven years—but no where . experimental . have we found warmer friends, or moire was . greeted them, . in the best of} Besides the powerful persona. tions of Mr. and Mrs. Stark, in whieh . a burning ambition for honors, and the . present to haunt his imagination and . start, they could not be induced to re} The charac. . then he free to cast their vote please, and no one can complain of} jai: } enthusiastic hearers, than on the suamy . lime Sierra what imagin Nevada. Ten years ago ation so wild and vivid to conjure up the present scenes—to hea the living werds of Shakespeare and and his kindred poets, breathed forth, however rudely, waking these mountain echoes—and in so splendid a temple . we are now assembled. I beg leave to } return my thanks for the fine reception . apne many favors extended to my wife and self, among which this testimonial is not the least; and to assure the pub. lic that our endeavor is to strive to please that we may keep pace with their genLadies and Gentlemen, I now bid you farewell. . erous goodness. “Tt frequently happens that professed Demcerats ‘bolt * the tieket which they have had a hand in making, and little . notice is taken of the fact; but we hold that sueh persons are unworthy the name of Democrats, are but a clog to the party, and the sooner they are out of it the better.” There happens to be two candidates for State Treasurer in this county, who have had the moral courage, honesty, and independence to vote for a meritorious nominee not of their politics. Are they a whit the less to be honored by ly discharged a duty they owed themselves as honorable men, and _ their country as good citizens? Is it your game, Mr. Democrat, to slaughter sterling men of the party, for having once in their lives, broken from party fetters, to perform a high and holy obligation to their country — to vote fora candidate with principles rather than a candidate of principles? have fa‘r play. 3 Let us Nevada county must be fairly represented in the Treasury. Favors.—We are indebted to George W. Welch, Pioneer Book Store, for five numbers of the “Cyclopedia of Wit and Humor, of America, Ireland, Scotland, and England, by Wm. E. Burton, Comedian.” It is issued in semi-monthly numbers by the Appletons, is illustrated with portraits of men of genius and hundreds of spirited engravings, and its contents are of the most marked character for wit and humor. The name of Burton, the editer, isa sure passport for the work into the circle of lovers of fun, Price 50 cents per number, and well worth the money. Welch is receiving a large assortment of books, and literature in other forms, besides stationery ad libitum, at the old place, Main street. Call and examine his choice selection. Promisinc.—The State Treasurer informs the State Journal that the financial affairs of the Government wear a promising appearance. Within sixty days he will be able to pay all claims against the State in cash. As Usuat.—The Golden Gate took ; out, on Saturday, $1,969,776. Fair play and no gouging, neighbor. . « . . ' their party, because they conscienciousslopes and golden gulches of the sub. For the Nevada Journal. Tue Primary Exveciions.— Politi: Editor of Journal: cians by trade are having an exciting Sir: Not being accustomed to news-/. time over the State. The results of the paper scribbling, I know you will ex-. . primary meetings for the election of cuse the liberty I have taken in asking}! delegates to the State Convention of the for the use of a small portion of one of Democratic party is watehed for with . gognes to the columns of your paper. the most intense interest. The quesLast vear the butchers of this city} tion is not whether this county or that were notified that they must not han their meats on the outer edge of ng -sends intelligent delegates, men identified with the interests of the State, and sidewalks, or in ony way obstruct the} governed by honest and patriotic mopassage of the foot traveling public. Now I would appeal to any gentlen an,. . Corkle men, Nugent men? tives, but, are they Weller men, MeThet is the “or more especially to the ladies of this . question, and there kang the hopes and city,” a few quarters of beef hanging in front of ameat market, leaxing a good _thoroughfare, or a double row of arm chairs on the sidewalk in front of the hotels, and persons oecupying them with sgarcely politeness enough to turn a boot aside while a lady passes, and actually eompelling the lady to take the middle. of the street, or work her passage in a zigzag direction, in the best manner she can? While speaking of the chairs 1 might be called to the bench fixtures in tront of the whisky shops. smaller evils have. been abated, I would respectfully suggest to the Trustees of comedy of . this city, that the greater ones should not yass by unnoticed. A portion of the Trustees being hotel keepers, I have no doubt they are well posted in the truth of my remarks. Very respectfully. PRO BONO PUBLICO. Tre CoNnvENTION System.—The Democrat in its last issue, attributes the . fault, that the best men are not always . selected in party conventions, to a lack . of interest taken in the primary meet. ings of the party, rather than to any defect in the present Convention sys. tem, and yet the following sage remarks . are made: “Those that wish to vote merely for the “best men ,” withont regard to principles, should keep themselves aloof . from party organizations, and take ne wilt} s they . art in primary elections: they Yr 5 ” them We take it, thata majority of the people are desirous of nominating and . Tf they (lo . voting for the “best men.” not choose to be the slaves and tools lof party, they must, according to the phi losophy of our neighhor, keep away from primary Conventions and allow the minority, wire pullers and demaThis slavish viency to party, this binding despotism rule. subserto Democratic usage, is the reason that . a Jack of interest is felt by many good devoted to the Drama, as this in whieh . . years, and moral courage, to mak@ a} t men in the primary elections. They will not hamper themselves with oljligations to support unworthy nominees . for office. The high sonnding exy = tives which are bestowed upon party lovalty, however, retains a large numher of well disposed men and patriots in the traces they have worked in for.) change in unison with the better judgment, perpetuates the reign of misrule. . Thus a party triumphs against right or reason. Fire— Prorection.— Auburn, not . . “the lovelrest village of the plain,” but China-burg, 28 miles down the road, is . alive and attending to her temporal and, . perhaps, eternal welfare, as we would tike to exhort Nevada to do. It is proposed to undelie the streets with iron pipe of 4 and 5 inch calibre, connecting with a large reservoir sufficiently high to the houses. Fire plugs are to be placed at throw water over the tallest . convenient distances along the streets. The following estimate of the cost is furnished by the Placer Press: 1000 fect 5 inch pipe, 14 Ibs., per foot,.. 1000 feet 4 inch pipe, 18,00) Ihg 12,000 Ibs. 12 Ibs., per foot OS EE ese er eee 6,090 Ibs Cost of 26.000 Ibs., at 6c. per Ib.,..-.2.. $1,560 Freight from Sacramento at lc. per l.,... 260 Rg tin Slee tet vere Supe $1,820 Hydrants, laying pipe, &c., will increase the amount to $2,500 or $3,000. If this estimate be correat as to the weight and cost of iron pipe, Nevada can easily be protected for ten or twelve thousand dollars—a sum which we are better able to pay, to-day, than Auburn . is $3,000. A competent engineer should be employed by the city to make a survey and estimate of the cost of water works. If the city fathers refuse, the thing should be done by private contribution. Let us know what can be done for . Protection and what it will cost. . 3 The Sierra Citizen, on what authority we know not, places the name of E. F. Burton among the Republigan candidates for Lieut. Governor. pliment to the party. despotism of democracy never allows aman outside of the party, however meritorious, the least show of a nosination. A comThe grinding Only the most servile minians of the party can obtain the spoils. i= The State Journal complains that the Americans wish to get in the Locofoco ranks “simply to corrupt that party by infusing into it the nattvist element.” The State organ of the democracy is right. An infusion of the native born would corrupt the ranks of locofocoism. To preserve it in its! purity no American should be allowed in it. Simon pure, unadulturated democracy of the State Journal kind, has’nt, nor should’nt have, a trace of Americanism about it. As the . which is the greatest obstruct ion. bets of politicians. DIED. In this city, on the 24th inst. Kate Hallet, daughter of Mrs. Julia N. Janes, aged 4 years and 5 months. ‘THEATRE. BACKUS’ MINSTRELS << : This unrivalled Troupe will have the honor to appear r For Two Nights Only! Friday and Saturday, June 26th and 27th, IN THEIR INIMITABLE Songs, Dances, Jokes, &c. &c. . fo This company iscomposed of more talent than ever . contrated in one Troupe in ehe = tate. Come one, come all, Is’s Uncle Eph’s call. Change of. Programme each night. CELEBRATION OF THE 4th of July at the UNION RACE COURSE The Sports of the day to commence at 10 o'clock for Propr.etor’s Purse of 00, 25 entrance to be added tc x the purse ; free for Spanish Horses ; six hundrec . yards, best two in three, three to make a race, two te start._ f . ai oI FOOT BRACE, For Proprietor’s Purse of Twenty-five Dollars lars entrance to be ad; dista six hundred y single dash; three to make a race, and two to start EF S100 PURSE! A Proprietor’s purse of $100 will be ran for r j above r ten per cent entrance; free f i he half a mile, best three in five ; three to make a race an j two to Start, M U . After . i L which a p ded ; itwo to st E Pm tors purse of $ ee for mules ; distance E 25 will be three to one half mile gi S5enur ai dash, A TROTTING MATCH! In harne 2 $250 a-side lay for TROTTING PURSE 3s will ¢ mine off same ¢ Ided ; free for ail] set two in three ; . All races to be governed by the rules of the . Race Quur-e, San Francisco. Twen . heats The propriet has here «fore received wem the public, a Ent oc nu intends to merit stilfu ti friends. Every arrangement will ve ma . their agreeable entertainment. DINNER! A Dinner will be served to or on of hi le f rder for who desire v . Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c. at the Bars ' Siagesleave Grass Valley and Nevada every bh the Races. T. L. HUGHES, PROPRIETOR Nevada, June 26th, 1857. Aiten ALE tion Builders and Cerpenters . } posals will be rece 1 57, fer the Nevad i! Savurda; an Epise } 2 Plans rune a County tthecfice of Kichard Hor wh ' omaaittee epa r the erection of the lx j letio tary of th cCORMICK, Pr rch Building Cou Ttnership heretofore existing between it ed in the Lumber business at North S: under the name and style of “San Juan Saw MMi?! Co.’ was this day dissolved Ly mutual consent, a. Sa ave having retired from the firm. All pers¢ ney themselves indebted tothe late firm will y diate payment to either of the undersign: ia having claims against said firm ed topresent the same at the office of said C for settlement. H. CARMACK . N, B. ISAMAD North San June 17th, 1857 AUSTIN SAVAGE County Surveyor's Office. ; ~~ pent Juan, pe COURT HOUSE, NEVA Joun L, GAMBLE, } {G. F. Deri County Surve yor. 5 / Deputy LL persons are hereby cautiened again £\. other Surveyors than such as ma from this office. (Extract from Laws of Califoruia Cuar. 20, Src. 3. Nosurvey or re suri made by any person except the County deputy shallbe consideredlegal evidence within this State. JOHN L Nevada, June 26th, 1857 sAMBLI ‘SACRAMENTO Vi . QUMMER ARRANGEMENT --0n and afi: . «J the 15th of March, the trains of the R Valley Railroad will leave as follows, viz : Passenger Trains. Sacramento daily at 7} o’clock. and 3 Folsom dajly at 7} a. M. 12M. and 5 On Sundays, beside the above, there will be ramento a la M train, . ON SUNDAYS—Excurs’on Tickets will. be $250 for the t.ip—good for the day o ily. Freight Trains. Will leave Sacramento at 7f a. M. and 2 Pp. ™ ch Folsom at 73-4 a, M. The 7 1-2 A. M. Train will take through Freight No frelght transported on Sundays. STAGES connect with the7 1-2 A. M. Trains for Grass Valley, Forest city, Ophir, Yankee Jim’s, Mormon Island, Diamond Springs, Michigan Bar, Live Oak City, Arkansas Digings Drytown, Jackson, ¥ And other intermediate plaec The Stages will connect wih the 12 M. Train in, ar riving in Sacramento in time for the :an Francie*o boats For Freight or passage apply at the R. R staiio: je26 J.P ROBINSON, Supt Furniture, Bedding, &c. Wholesale & Retail, J.P. PID WELL informs bi: SH customers and the public genera that he has just returned from the Eastand has resv: ed business at 140 Washington Street, San From the arrangements he was enabled to make wit some of the principal Houses in New York and Bost he will be kept in constant supply with the best Goc or this market, and with whathe intends to manut ture. will be enabled to fill all orders he may be fay w . : He would take this opportunity to inform those o Trade that may wish to order direct from the Eaet, tha he is prepared totransmit their orders and afford then facilities to procure any goods they may desire. Samples of Furniture, Looking Glasses and Bedding with a variety ot Upholstery Goods, suchas Plush. Hair Cloth Webbing and Lent’s Patent Spiral Sprit for Mattresses, Sofas and Chairs, and an axsortment CABINET HARDWARE. He will also be inreceipt of invoices of Goods, which he will dispose of at asinall advance, He tuerefore feels confident to be able to give sat faction to all those who may be desirous of purchasi either at whol sale or refaij Remember—140 Washington street. VALLEY. RAILROAD Will leave issue Auburn Dow nieviile Gold Pill, Greenwood Vai Col ma Placerville, Cook’s Bar Nevada, Towa Hill, Orlears Flat, Tl] noistown, Georgetown, El Dorado, Prairie City, Wall’s Diggings, Willow Springs, Sutter, rancis ng San Franciseo, June 26, 1857. WAR 7_ NATIONAL HOTEL. ON JACKSON STREET. Between Sansome and Montgomery Streets, SAN FRANCISCO. DAV1D JONES, PROPRIETOR. HIS FINE FOUR-STORY BRICK HOUSE with granite front, is now in perfect order, and. der the superintendence of DAVID JONES, for: of Jones’ Hotel, San Francisco and Sacramento. Mr Jones wishes to inform his friends, and the pubi generally, that they will aiways find him at home, day and night, ready and willing to at.end to the wants of his guests, in his usual ie be and at the most. moderat rates. The house has already several of the best fami lies in the city, and pleasant rooms for several more. greatest care will be t The en to make the family circie pleasant and select. The proprietor invites familics anc the public to give him a call, as he feels assured if they ) do, they will call again h ‘ int \ er —— a ® ‘ ow lawman pe ' nee 4

Pe ES + > Che Aevadx Fourryl. sed Age lect and receiy uthori San I isco. Gardner & Kirk are our Agents at Sacramento, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 26th, 1857. Proscription. In politics this term was not known in the early days of the Republic. Before even the interrogatories of Thomas Jefi were propounded concerning a candierson, “Is he honest, is he capable ?” date for office, the Father of his Countp ont t act ed upon the principle. aly expressed what Washington pracThe relation of the former to the latter is a notable example liberalized ideas of him who st in war, first tised years before. o©r the in and peace, tin the hearts of his countrymen.” ferson, while a cabinet officer, was at h the policy a r Wii istration, and the language he used to y) 0 n express his opposition would not, i Tr Ile n Genet in his nefathese days, be tolerated. sympa thised with Citiz rious attempt to United States as n. He afiile the Jacobin ubs formed in the country to rray the people of the d with to aid Kin7 ci dred bodies in France, against the ear4 . ; : the ad nest endeavors of which he was a part, to avoid entangling And } + h 10 reign powers. a alliances wit when the treaty of John Jay was ap-. proved illustrious patriot was mingled with Jef. Yet was the bitterierson’s invective. ness of the subaltern oflicer overlooked . by the magnanimous old chief, the moral and s ence and undoubted patriotis: intellectual worth, the experiman retaining him in a position qualified to fill. Of such pa sreatness of mind and forbearance was the first President possessed. The tesknown to the elder Adams, and Jefferset before . ttc ILy d capab were es sential reqittsite ee ae } r of old fashioned democracy. He who had proven himself worthy, whatever . his ¢ £ it be, was not -] ViiOse or + one vas that he ry} i ie n vices, by the patriots of olden time worthy of 4c age,—*Sir, you hav ly done your duty to your country, Which Is dele [rom ever citizen, and duty deserves no reward.” foundations of a nation, change and ex. periment Were counted hazardous. In. times when political peculation is rife in the land they are doubly so. If there was a hazard when the fires of patriotismurned brightly, in rotation in office, much more imminent is the danger now, when spoils are counted the legitimate fruits of success. Not till within the memory of men . still young, was proscription known in ovr national councils to any extent.— Jackson first acted thoroughly upon the doctrine afterward enunciated by Marey, “tothe victors belong the spoils.”’ The dogma is now inducted into the democratic party, if not all others, and we hear that James Buchanan is to smell of each applicant for office, to discover if the taint. familiar to his nostrils, of Federalism it may be, is about him. anew catechism. “Have you lost your identity by party machinery, and become like myself, a platform, a senseless inanimate thing? Have you merged soul and body in the party, swear by the Kansas Code for your Bible, and hope to goto Douglas when you die? And did you vote ? ticket, scoundrels and all, at the last election?” If the answer is satisfactory, ahoary-headed, faithful servant of the government walks the plank for the crime of not being a siave to an oligarehy more despotie than any on which the sun ever shone or night added terrors. ‘This principle pervading the federal government, is carried out in all party ramifications. “Cut off his head,” is the sentence of one who dares think and act for himself as his God-given conscience dictates. While the domination of party drill continues, the bane of politics will remain without an antidote, and knavery ride victorious at our State and National capitals. The tyranny of the Inquisition Church, sprouted the seeds of reformation, and taking courage from history, the political future of the country is not without hope. Miutrary Appointments. —Brigadier General O. C. Hall, says the Sierra Citizen, ba: made the following appointments, which with A djt. Gen Musser, completes the staff ef this division. Dr. Lefever of Forest City, Surgeon General, and S. M. Parsons of Downieville, paymaster, with the rank of Major. fs The Amador Ledger, speaking of Wslker’s career in Central America, says, “the seed has been sown.” Yes, wild octs —_ Jefferson . id acts of the ad-. inst George Washing. uistration, of . by the President, abuse of the . es 1 *§ with the great apostle . 1 } had . } .Jal*serip in it has no validity? We . think not. Then that much of it is just, . 'if no more, and should be paid. But In laying the . : . cause their own accounts haye been kept The . Jeffersonian questions are laid aside for . the clean Democratic . RepcpiaTion.—A series of articles are appearing in the Pacific on State The . openly advocates a declaration of insol. repudiation. shameless writer vencey by the people of the State. Hap. pily the articles can do no harm. Public honesty in general is of a higher character than that of their author, who, judging from the style of his writings is a loud mouthed exhorter of some denomHe writes writhout a knowledge of the circumstances under which the State debt was contracted, without reflection on the inevitable results of re. ination. pudiation, or an acquaintance with the men who are vitally interested in the credit of tho State. The assertion that the business men of the State are lost to all sense of honor like the writer, or of their true interests as permanent citizens of the country, betrays an ignorance of the character and intelligence of that portion of our population excceded orly by his want ef knowledge of the first idea of a moral obligation. A large share of the debt of the State constitttional. It was created by s he first Legislature actually or virtualt ‘ly, in accordance with constitutional . permission. The first Legislature was . authorized to contract any debt it might lt actually, and in failing to provide by . choose. did contract a large debt taxation or otherwise suilicient revenue to support the government, virtually produced an accumulation of that debt . the succeeding year, or compelled the wheels of government to stop. . In another regard, there is not a bond . of the State that has not validity in it . by every principle of law and justice. . The salaries of the officers of the State, . Executive, Legislative and Judicial, . were established by the constitution itself, and some of them have continued . Will any Governor's without change to this day. the whether paid in bonds or Controller’s . one contend salary, Ww arra Val rants, or money is unconstitutionally issued tohim? Or the salary of the Supreme, or District Judges? Hitherto all . . salaries have forthe most part been paid . iin Control ler’s werrants. 'Fhese have . been bonded by act of the Legislature, the scrip issued to pay a salary consti. tutionally established going in with State Prison, Hospital and other species of . warrants of doubtful constitutionality, tomake up a sum sufficient fora five . > + “ie . hundred crthousand dollar bond. Will it be contended that so much of that bond, as the amount of the constitution. how are we to arrive at the proper The bonded warrants have . all been destroyed and the people have amount ? . elected men to office who have kept . the Treasurer's books in sucha state that little or no information can be gainBut shall} . the people repudiate the whole debt beed from them en this point. if . . . }in a condition favorable for cheating? . That would be miserable honesty.— . They know a portion of the debt, at least, is just and should not take advan. tage of their own negligence or raseality. Besides, the bonds of the State bearing the great seal, and signatures of . Governor and Treasurer, have been sold to innocent parties, not versed as well in constitutional law as the laws of trade. They looked upon the finely lithographed paper, the portrait of the Governorand his autograph signature, the seal of the State, and the solemn promise to pay on . the face of the bond, and relied upon the good faith of arich and rising coun. try to redeem the promise thereon mace . They did not study our constitution, . thinking, and thinking wisely, that a Governor of a great State should understand it before appending his signature . tothe highest evidence of credit pledg. ed. . Ifthe people repudiate, they will have elected and loaned their officers to . deceive and swindle the world. PoutricaL.—The Pacific Sentinel inquires pertinently, and comments thus: “Ifthe comet had struck the earth, . stuck fast, and become a part of the . American soil, would it have been free 1 . It seems to us that . much practical capital has been lost by not taking this question in hand at the proper time.” or slave territory? Money Not Wanted.—A capitalist in the papers, to loan—$4,000, but can find no takers. Probably a skin-flint who wants ten per cent per month,interest paid month jontory which compels a detour. . discovery. . scarcely be imagined. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. CELEBRATION OF THE 24TH.—The Masons turned out on Wednesday, St. John’s day, injthe costume of the Order and marched, led by a band of music, through the principal streets. The procession numbered about a hundred and fifty. Atone o’clock it proceeded to the Methodist Church. Rey. Morris Evans, addressed the Throne of Grace, the choir sang elegantly, and Henry Meredith, Esq., delivered an address creditable to himself and the Order. A superb dinner was parteken at the National Exchange afterwards. Indeed, Messrs. Pearson & Healy eould not easily be excelled in the table spread on the occasion. A ball in the evening at the Cowt House, closed the celebration of the day. About fifty ladies and eighty gentlemen were in attendance. Compton’s band discoursed most eloquent music, and not till four o’clock in the morning did the joyful party disperse to enjoy Tired nature’s sweet restorer, balmy sleep.’? Refreshments in ample store were provided in an adjoining room to the one where, the liglt fantastic toe went tripping. Each and all were full of enjoyment, and not a partaker of the delights of the evening can be persuaded that it was other than one of the most pleasant re-unions of his life. QuartTz.—We took a stroll on Monday to the quartz lead of Beach & Randolph, some three miles up the creek. Much has been said of its richness, and we desired occular proof, if any existed, of the faets. The loeale is somewhat away from the habitations of men ir a wild and picturesque region. No more favorable, natural advantages for working successfully, a quartz lode, could be desired. Deer Creek maintains one course for some miles, interrupted by a high promOn this promentory the rich quartz is found, the combing of the lode crossing it at an elevation, in the highest place, of probabiy three hundred feet. The indications are, that both above and below, the ; Vein, if it continues, runs in the bed of the creek or along it. But little prospecting has been done, not enough, as yet, to trace the quartz to any distance dowa the hill sides below the point of The near the level of the stream, a more devein once traced to sirable one for suecessful working, ean Tunnels, followjing the lode to the bowels of the hill, will serve to bring the hidden stores of'. gold to light, while ample drainage for . hundreds of feet of vein above will be secured if desired. The lode has an east and west course varies in thickness from two or ‘inches to fourteen, as far as exposed, . and is much decomposed, in some places particularly. We had the satisfaction of seeing some pieces of rock dug cut which presented a decidedly rich appearance, gold being discovered here and there, and plentifully distributed. A small quantity of the decomposed rock being If the vein prove extensive, and continue washed, displayed a fine prospect. rich, it is superior to any yet discovered in this vicinity. i= At a meeting ot the Republican Committee for Nevada county, on Monday night last, the following delegates wero selected to represent this county in the State Convention of the party, to be held in Sacramento, on the Sth of July next: Nevada.—J. C. Birdseye, A. PS Sargent, W. Wood, T. T. Oates. Grass Valley.—s. S. Holl, D. C. Jellison, R. A. Ricker, P. C. Huntly. Bridgeport.—S. C. Colgrove, C, E. Olney. Rough and Ready.—Geo. Fisher, J. Phelps. Little York.—R. Savage, — Todkill, Rureka—S. Tyler, — Butterfield. Washington —Dr. Teeple, Geo. M, On motion, it was voted that delegates, unable to attend, have aright to appoint proxies, and be requested to do S50. New Cuvurcu.— The foundations of a new church for the Rey. Mr. Warren, are being laid on the old site, Main street. The contract for the erection of the church will probably be let toIt is to be built of brick, 35 feet day. front by 51 deep—very near the dimen‘ i } 3 3 Shasta county recently offered, through . sions of the old church, destroyed by the fire. There is to be no steeple to the edifice at present. A tower at one corner, for a belfry, is contemplated by ly, anda mortgage on rea! estate worth . 2 quarter million for security. Relizious.—Rev. Bishop Janes will preach this [Friday] evening in the Methodist Episcopal Church, on Broad street; services commencing at 8 o’clock. Newsparer Caanoe.—Lovejoy has retired fromthe “Old Mountaineer,” and is succeeded by E. PF. McElwain. f= We are informed that the new quartz mill of Edwards & Oraig on on American Hill will be compleied and ready for operations by the 4th of July, when, we have no doubt, the doubts about the paying quality of quartz in this vicinity will soon give place to a contrary opinion. and by. The Congregationalists have discreetly refrained from asking means from the people till the present, and are now enabled to build of durable material, adding much to the permanent air of the city, and not to the taxes of the community toany considerable degree. AMERICAN CoNVENTION.—We have been requested to call attention to the fact that a Convention of Americans will be held on the 4th of July, at 10 o’clock, A. M., at Temperance Hail, foot of Main st., in this city. Members of the party, and those in favor of its principles throughout the county, are informed that they will be cordially received, and their presence is requested. Business of importance will be brought . before the Convention. three . . to ANOTHER Fire at Grass VaLLey.— Last week a fire broke out in Grass Valley which destroyed considerable property, the particulars of which event have been already given the public.— On Wednesday morning last, another fire was seen to issue from a house on the south side of the east end of Main street, near Tilley’s Mill, owned and occupied by a colored person named Duvall. The flames destroyed two buildings on that side, then crossing the street swept the Western Hotel ‘and a store under the same roof, the whole owned by Theodore Skillman. Three other buildings adjoining were also consumed. ‘The entire loss is given us at $12,000. The want of water was severely felt on the occasion. ate amount at any time would have sufficed to extinguish the flames. Grass Valley has suffered in one week losses by fire, at a fair estimate, three times as much as water works would cost to protect the entire town. Live ano Learn.—lIttakes the Jokns some time to learn the use of American tools. An amusing illustration of this fact we witnessed a day or two since. Three Hong Kongers were attempting to get a stove home im a wheelbarrow, The through Commercial street. harrow was revyeised, one fellow pulling . and tugging at eaeh handle, and the The arm muscles of the handle-men failed to act in unison, producing a wiggle-waggle, as third boosting behind. weil as zig-zag loco-motion. Fhe plains of Shinar, on a memorable oceasion, produced no greater profusion and confusion of articulate sounds, than accompanied that wheelbarrow. ATTEMPTED Svuicip—e.—A German woman named Pauline, one of the frail. er sort, attempted to commit suicide on . Wednesday, by swallowing a quantity of sulphurie acid. She was on a drunk the day before, anc brought before the Recorder who, for offense against the It this cireamstance operated upon her ordinances, fined her $25. is said mind io such an extent as to impel her Medical promptly rendered, and the would-be self-destruction. aid was corpse is likely to live. LECTURES ON ‘TEMPERANCE.—Jacob . Carter, of Phitadelphia, an eloquent and distinguished lecturer on Temper. perance, addressed good audiences at the Court House, on Sunday and Monday evenings last. Mr. knowledge of the evil effects of aleoCarter has an holic drinks, but, unlike many . gentlemen of talent, has had the good furtune to eseape from the slavish chains of intemperance. ample, and eloquence cannot fail to . warn others and to save. Rait Roan Meetinc.—We are informed that a meeting for the purpose of devising ways and means to extend the Sacramento Valley Rail Road to this place, will be held on the 1Sth of July, in this city. All persons interested in the prosperity of this part of the State, will bear in mind the meeting and Its objects. Backus MINsTRELS.—This excellent troupe appear at Frisbie’s Theatre this and Charley Backus is the favorite Ethiopian” of California, to be seen and heard only to to-morrow evenings. be appreciated. Frank Hussey, another of the troupe, is so well known as to require no praise. The band is made up of fine musicians, and for delineating negro character, are not to be excelled. New Srace Linr.—An Express and Stage line has recently been established between San Juan and Humbug City, by Hateh & Welch. Theo stages leave Union Hotel, San Juan, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Humbug City the alternate days. <A connection is thus formed between San Juan and the stage route from Nevada to Orleans Flat, and the latter place and vicinity with the Marysville line at San Juan. Success to it, Democratic Primary E.ection.— The township primary election, for electing delegates to the County Convention, will take place on the 27th inst., at Riley’s brick building, on Broad street. The County Convention assembles on the 9th of July. Bic Cassace.—a cabbage weighing eighteen pounds could have been seen at the meat market of Van Hagan & Grove, on Broad street, yesterday. Recoverinc.—Messrs. Johnson and Booth, who shot each other in an affray three weeks ago, are recovering rapidly from their wounds. {== The anticipated execution of F. V. Moore brought considerable quantities of gold dust into the market in small dats. Sold principally by Greeks. Reicious.—The Rev. Mr. Evans wil] preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, on next Sabbath, at half-past three o’clock. Batu.—A Grand Ball is to come off at the Irving House, Bloomfield, (Humbug City) Friday Evening, July 3d. {=> The Editor of the State Journal calls Hardenbergh a great goose, but has the warmest regard for him. “A fellow feeling,” &c., and “ birds of . feather,” &c. . A moderother . His experience, ex. THEATRICAL —The “Moors in Spain,” which we noticed in our last would come off on Thursday night of last week, was the greatest triumph of the season. It has been agreed, by generul consent, to be the best thing, and

presented in the best style, of any play performed by Mr. Stark during his suecessful stay amongst us. The suouse was crowded, and all joined in praise of Mr. Stark was repeatedly called before the curtain, and on the last occasion, at the conclusion of the piece, returned thanks for the favor bestowed upon him in a neat little speech. the entertainment. A repetition of this piece would have met with equal success, but their stay having been limited at the produce it. But itis understood they will return to Nevada again in about two weeks for a short season, when we hope the “Moers in Spain,” will again be presented. On Friday night, Ingomar, and, on Saturday Macbeth, were performed.— . : : : . and other obstructions, a little attention These were both brilliant efforts; but in Macbeth another signal triumph was As Lady Macbeth, Mrs. Stark did herself honors above. her ordinary gained. merits; achieving a signal triumph, On Monday night the “Money ” was played. On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Stark ceived rea complimentary benefit, Chest,” at which time “The Iron acted. A good house and the play went off style. they never fail, Messrs. Phebps, Horton and Griffiths won for themselves more than ordinary applause. . ter of Sir Edward Mortimer, by Mr. . Stark, was brilliantly and vividly de. lineated, all the conflicting passions, a heart naturally overflowing with the . kindliest feelings towards all mankind, . eternal remorse of conscience, ever i keep him in horrible agony —these were all portrayed with a clearness and . vividness approximating reality. At the conelusion of the piece Mr. Stark was ealled for, who made his appearance and greeted the audienee with the following speech: In obedience to your ealt, F am here to express in few wards, my thanks, and to say farewell. Among tho seekers after gold we have journeyed fay and . wide for seven years—but no where . experimental . have we found warmer friends, or moire was . greeted them, . in the best of} Besides the powerful persona. tions of Mr. and Mrs. Stark, in whieh . a burning ambition for honors, and the . present to haunt his imagination and . start, they could not be induced to re} The charac. . then he free to cast their vote please, and no one can complain of} jai: } enthusiastic hearers, than on the suamy . lime Sierra what imagin Nevada. Ten years ago ation so wild and vivid to conjure up the present scenes—to hea the living werds of Shakespeare and and his kindred poets, breathed forth, however rudely, waking these mountain echoes—and in so splendid a temple . we are now assembled. I beg leave to } return my thanks for the fine reception . apne many favors extended to my wife and self, among which this testimonial is not the least; and to assure the pub. lic that our endeavor is to strive to please that we may keep pace with their genLadies and Gentlemen, I now bid you farewell. . erous goodness. “Tt frequently happens that professed Demcerats ‘bolt * the tieket which they have had a hand in making, and little . notice is taken of the fact; but we hold that sueh persons are unworthy the name of Democrats, are but a clog to the party, and the sooner they are out of it the better.” There happens to be two candidates for State Treasurer in this county, who have had the moral courage, honesty, and independence to vote for a meritorious nominee not of their politics. Are they a whit the less to be honored by ly discharged a duty they owed themselves as honorable men, and _ their country as good citizens? Is it your game, Mr. Democrat, to slaughter sterling men of the party, for having once in their lives, broken from party fetters, to perform a high and holy obligation to their country — to vote fora candidate with principles rather than a candidate of principles? have fa‘r play. 3 Let us Nevada county must be fairly represented in the Treasury. Favors.—We are indebted to George W. Welch, Pioneer Book Store, for five numbers of the “Cyclopedia of Wit and Humor, of America, Ireland, Scotland, and England, by Wm. E. Burton, Comedian.” It is issued in semi-monthly numbers by the Appletons, is illustrated with portraits of men of genius and hundreds of spirited engravings, and its contents are of the most marked character for wit and humor. The name of Burton, the editer, isa sure passport for the work into the circle of lovers of fun, Price 50 cents per number, and well worth the money. Welch is receiving a large assortment of books, and literature in other forms, besides stationery ad libitum, at the old place, Main street. Call and examine his choice selection. Promisinc.—The State Treasurer informs the State Journal that the financial affairs of the Government wear a promising appearance. Within sixty days he will be able to pay all claims against the State in cash. As Usuat.—The Golden Gate took ; out, on Saturday, $1,969,776. Fair play and no gouging, neighbor. . « . . ' their party, because they conscienciousslopes and golden gulches of the sub. For the Nevada Journal. Tue Primary Exveciions.— Politi: Editor of Journal: cians by trade are having an exciting Sir: Not being accustomed to news-/. time over the State. The results of the paper scribbling, I know you will ex-. . primary meetings for the election of cuse the liberty I have taken in asking}! delegates to the State Convention of the for the use of a small portion of one of Democratic party is watehed for with . gognes to the columns of your paper. the most intense interest. The quesLast vear the butchers of this city} tion is not whether this county or that were notified that they must not han their meats on the outer edge of ng -sends intelligent delegates, men identified with the interests of the State, and sidewalks, or in ony way obstruct the} governed by honest and patriotic mopassage of the foot traveling public. Now I would appeal to any gentlen an,. . Corkle men, Nugent men? tives, but, are they Weller men, MeThet is the “or more especially to the ladies of this . question, and there kang the hopes and city,” a few quarters of beef hanging in front of ameat market, leaxing a good _thoroughfare, or a double row of arm chairs on the sidewalk in front of the hotels, and persons oecupying them with sgarcely politeness enough to turn a boot aside while a lady passes, and actually eompelling the lady to take the middle. of the street, or work her passage in a zigzag direction, in the best manner she can? While speaking of the chairs 1 might be called to the bench fixtures in tront of the whisky shops. smaller evils have. been abated, I would respectfully suggest to the Trustees of comedy of . this city, that the greater ones should not yass by unnoticed. A portion of the Trustees being hotel keepers, I have no doubt they are well posted in the truth of my remarks. Very respectfully. PRO BONO PUBLICO. Tre CoNnvENTION System.—The Democrat in its last issue, attributes the . fault, that the best men are not always . selected in party conventions, to a lack . of interest taken in the primary meet. ings of the party, rather than to any defect in the present Convention sys. tem, and yet the following sage remarks . are made: “Those that wish to vote merely for the “best men ,” withont regard to principles, should keep themselves aloof . from party organizations, and take ne wilt} s they . art in primary elections: they Yr 5 ” them We take it, thata majority of the people are desirous of nominating and . Tf they (lo . voting for the “best men.” not choose to be the slaves and tools lof party, they must, according to the phi losophy of our neighhor, keep away from primary Conventions and allow the minority, wire pullers and demaThis slavish viency to party, this binding despotism rule. subserto Democratic usage, is the reason that . a Jack of interest is felt by many good devoted to the Drama, as this in whieh . . years, and moral courage, to mak@ a} t men in the primary elections. They will not hamper themselves with oljligations to support unworthy nominees . for office. The high sonnding exy = tives which are bestowed upon party lovalty, however, retains a large numher of well disposed men and patriots in the traces they have worked in for.) change in unison with the better judgment, perpetuates the reign of misrule. . Thus a party triumphs against right or reason. Fire— Prorection.— Auburn, not . . “the lovelrest village of the plain,” but China-burg, 28 miles down the road, is . alive and attending to her temporal and, . perhaps, eternal welfare, as we would tike to exhort Nevada to do. It is proposed to undelie the streets with iron pipe of 4 and 5 inch calibre, connecting with a large reservoir sufficiently high to the houses. Fire plugs are to be placed at throw water over the tallest . convenient distances along the streets. The following estimate of the cost is furnished by the Placer Press: 1000 fect 5 inch pipe, 14 Ibs., per foot,.... 1000 feet 4 inch pipe, 18,00) Ihg 12,000 Ibs. 12 Ibs., per foot OS EE ese er eee 6,090 Ibs Cost of 26.000 Ibs., at 6c. per Ib.,...-.2.... $1,560 Freight from Sacramento at lc. per l.,...... 260 Rg tin Slee tet vere Supe $1,820 Hydrants, laying pipe, &c., will increase the amount to $2,500 or $3,000. If this estimate be correat as to the weight and cost of iron pipe, Nevada can easily be protected for ten or twelve thousand dollars—a sum which we are better able to pay, to-day, than Auburn . is $3,000. A competent engineer should be employed by the city to make a survey and estimate of the cost of water works. If the city fathers refuse, the thing should be done by private contribution. Let us know what can be done for . Protection and what it will cost. . 3 The Sierra Citizen, on what authority we know not, places the name of E. F. Burton among the Republigan candidates for Lieut. Governor. pliment to the party. despotism of democracy never allows aman outside of the party, however meritorious, the least show of a nosination. A comThe grinding Only the most servile minians of the party can obtain the spoils. i= The State Journal complains that the Americans wish to get in the Locofoco ranks “simply to corrupt that party by infusing into it the nattvist element.” The State organ of the democracy is right. An infusion of the native born would corrupt the ranks of locofocoism. To preserve it in its! purity no American should be allowed in it. Simon pure, unadulturated democracy of the State Journal kind, has’nt, nor should’nt have, a trace of Americanism about it. As the . which is the greatest obstruct ion. bets of politicians. DIED. In this city, on the 24th inst. Kate Hallet, daughter of Mrs. Julia N. Janes, aged 4 years and 5 months. ‘THEATRE. BACKUS’ MINSTRELS << : This unrivalled Troupe will have the honor to appear r For Two Nights Only! Friday and Saturday, June 26th and 27th, IN THEIR INIMITABLE Songs, Dances, Jokes, &c. &c. . fo This company iscomposed of more talent than ever . contrated in one Troupe in ehe = tate. Come one, come all, Is’s Uncle Eph’s call. Change of. Programme each night. CELEBRATION OF THE 4th of July at the UNION RACE COURSE The Sports of the day to commence at 10 o'clock for Propr.etor’s Purse of 00, 25 entrance to be added tc x the purse ; free for Spanish Horses ; six hundrec . yards, best two in three, three to make a race, two te start._ f . ai oI FOOT BRACE, For Proprietor’s Purse of Twenty-five Dollars lars entrance to be ad; dista six hundred y single dash; three to make a race, and two to start EF S100 PURSE! A Proprietor’s purse of $100 will be ran for r j above r ten per cent entrance; free f i he half a mile, best three in five ; three to make a race an j two to Start, M U . After . i L which a p ded ; itwo to st E Pm tors purse of $ ee for mules ; distance E 25 will be three to one half mile gi S5enur ai dash, A TROTTING MATCH! In harne 2 $250 a-side lay for TROTTING PURSE 3s will ¢ mine off same ¢ Ided ; free for ail] set two in three ; . All races to be governed by the rules of the . Race Quur-e, San Francisco. Twen . heats The propriet has here «fore received wem the public, a Ent oc nu intends to merit stilfu ti friends. Every arrangement will ve ma . their agreeable entertainment. DINNER! A Dinner will be served to or on of hi le f rder for who desire v . Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c. at the Bars ' Siagesleave Grass Valley and Nevada every bh the Races. T. L. HUGHES, PROPRIETOR Nevada, June 26th, 1857. Aiten ALE tion Builders and Cerpenters . } posals will be rece 1 57, fer the Nevad i! Savurda; an Epise } 2 Plans rune a County tthecfice of Kichard Hor wh ' omaaittee epa r the erection of the lx j letio tary of th cCORMICK, Pr rch Building Cou Ttnership heretofore existing between it ed in the Lumber business at North S: under the name and style of “San Juan Saw MMi?! Co.’ was this day dissolved Ly mutual consent, a. Sa ave having retired from the firm. All pers¢ ney themselves indebted tothe late firm will y diate payment to either of the undersign: ia having claims against said firm ed topresent the same at the office of said C for settlement. H. CARMACK . N, B. ISAMAD North San June 17th, 1857 AUSTIN SAVAGE County Surveyor's Office. ; ~~ pent Juan, pe COURT HOUSE, NEVA Joun L, GAMBLE, } {G. F. Deri County Surve yor. 5 / Deputy LL persons are hereby cautiened again £\. other Surveyors than such as ma from this office. (Extract from Laws of Califoruia Cuar. 20, Src. 3. Nosurvey or re suri made by any person except the County deputy shallbe consideredlegal evidence within this State. JOHN L Nevada, June 26th, 1857 sAMBLI ‘SACRAMENTO Vi . QUMMER ARRANGEMENT --0n and afi: . «J the 15th of March, the trains of the R Valley Railroad will leave as follows, viz : Passenger Trains. Sacramento daily at 7} o’clock. and 3 Folsom dajly at 7} a. M. 12M. and 5 On Sundays, beside the above, there will be ramento a la M train, . ON SUNDAYS—Excurs’on Tickets will. be $250 for the t.ip—good for the day o ily. Freight Trains. Will leave Sacramento at 7f a. M. and 2 Pp. ™ ch Folsom at 73-4 a, M. The 7 1-2 A. M. Train will take through Freight No frelght transported on Sundays. STAGES connect with the7 1-2 A. M. Trains for Grass Valley, Forest city, Ophir, Yankee Jim’s, Mormon Island, Diamond Springs, Michigan Bar, Live Oak City, Arkansas Digings Drytown, Jackson, ¥ And other intermediate plaec The Stages will connect wih the 12 M. Train in, ar riving in Sacramento in time for the :an Francie*o boats For Freight or passage apply at the R. R staiio: je26 J.P ROBINSON, Supt Furniture, Bedding, &c. Wholesale & Retail, J.P. PID WELL informs bi: SH customers and the public genera that he has just returned from the Eastand has resv: ed business at 140 Washington Street, San From the arrangements he was enabled to make wit some of the principal Houses in New York and Bost he will be kept in constant supply with the best Goc or this market, and with whathe intends to manut ture. will be enabled to fill all orders he may be fay w . : He would take this opportunity to inform those o Trade that may wish to order direct from the Eaet, tha he is prepared totransmit their orders and afford then facilities to procure any goods they may desire. Samples of Furniture, Looking Glasses and Bedding with a variety ot Upholstery Goods, suchas Plush. Hair Cloth Webbing and Lent’s Patent Spiral Sprit for Mattresses, Sofas and Chairs, and an axsortment CABINET HARDWARE. He will also be inreceipt of invoices of Goods, which he will dispose of at asinall advance, He tuerefore feels confident to be able to give sat faction to all those who may be desirous of purchasi either at whol sale or refaij Remember—140 Washington street. VALLEY. RAILROAD Will leave issue Auburn Dow nieviile Gold Pill, Greenwood Vai Col ma Placerville, Cook’s Bar Nevada, Towa Hill, Orlears Flat, Tl] noistown, Georgetown, El Dorado, Prairie City, Wall’s Diggings, Willow Springs, Sutter, rancis ng San Franciseo, June 26, 1857. WAR 7_ NATIONAL HOTEL. ON JACKSON STREET. Between Sansome and Montgomery Streets, SAN FRANCISCO. DAV1D JONES, PROPRIETOR. HIS FINE FOUR-STORY BRICK HOUSE with granite front, is now in perfect order, and. der the superintendence of DAVID JONES, for: of Jones’ Hotel, San Francisco and Sacramento. Mr Jones wishes to inform his friends, and the pubi generally, that they will aiways find him at home, day and night, ready and willing to at.end to the wants of his guests, in his usual ie be and at the most. moderat rates. The house has already several of the best fami lies in the city, and pleasant rooms for several more. greatest care will be t The en to make the family circie pleasant and select. The proprietor invites familics anc the public to give him a call, as he feels assured if they ) do, they will call again h ‘ int \ er —— a ® ‘ ow lawman pe ' nee 4