October 6, 1853 (4 pages)

Ca Salar ee comwnacanan Tee ee een Al 4 3 a W. OLIVER, Eprror. Grew Yatlep, Cal, Cetober 6, 1853. eae ane en ie ei Mr. J. J. Camp is VaLigy Teuegrars ec to recelve Ailvé Al Adterti-ern mph attentivn COMMERCE OF THE PRAIRIES. ir Francisco. ssements and receipt for the same. left with Mr. Camp will receive Since the worl began, a land of Commeree Of greater importance than that which is mmv in contemplation between this and the Atlan ic States, bas never existed. ConsidéFing tre d ities ander which they labored, the land petween Mexico and the Atlantic State vyeen the years 1820 and 1842. has becs ty) /remarkable, perhaps unequaicd br eny if Ag of the kind up to that vite. Bui this was & matter of little consequence compared to the land trade which is now carried on between the Wesiern States and Cali. fornia ; and no circumstance in the history of this continent ever more clearly elucidated the value and necessity of commerce, than . _ does the uncompromising: wants of each . ~ State, in respect to the relations they sustain, one with another, and this is equally applicable between these of the Atlantic and Pa-. cific. Had it not been for the Western States, the sisted, and those on the other hand, would have found a sluggish outlet for their vast productions of Agriculture ; and the monetary condition of the country for a great . number of years must have remained exceed. ingly poor and inadequate. Six years ago, cows in Missouri, that would not sell for five . dollars in cash, will now command twenty dollars, ready money ; and all other kinds of stock have increased in vaiue, in nearly a . In this space of time, too, . like proportion. land in Missouri has more than doubled in . value. Thus, productions and property that . at one time possessed only a nominal value, commanding scarcely any thing in money, is worth more than three times as much as it was, and will readily bring the cash. What can more strongly impress our minds with the beneficial effects which California has brought . about, than the reflection, for example, that the wealth of such States as Illinois, Iowa and Miesouri have more than doubled in consequence and wealth since the discovery of California; gold and California wealth. meree between this State and the westerii our sole Agent for the Grass. He is empower-a * terprise so sublime and grand in.all its parts, . . that of itself, would be known and recognised as of American origin. Let us for a moment anticipate itscompletion ; let us imagine the neble train of cars as ready for the trip.— Listen! do you not bear that shrill whistle as it echoes over the peacefui Bay of San Francisco,—look you; do you not see that train of black and curling smoke as it seems to arise from a thing of life, while rushing through the narrow opening of the Sierras? On it speeds, deserts appear and recede from view ; lovely velleys flash up as it were. to the enraptured gaze, and then again are lost to view ; bold mountains rear their eternal snow capped tops above, but for a moment and they too disappear,—on sweeps the noble tP¥in, while on every side may be witnessed a confused stampede of the wild inhabitants of the Plains. But hold! we are again in the land of our nativity! The genius of man has conquered, and ina few days we have been transperted frem the El Dorado of the West to the grand Emporium of the, East. Commerce is thus greatly facilitated, and in consequence of quick trips and comperatively low rates, the ‘hearts of thousands are made joyful in the, wagm embrace of fri with whom they,.la@@lowg, siive gi even the shadow of a hope of re-union. REASON WHY. We often hear men railing against Quartz . Mining, decrying it as a humbug, a swindle, ; . good-for-nothing operation—but to sink mopeople of this State could have scarcely sub. ney, and in proof, they point us to certain magnificent failures in some parts of this . county. . an Atlantic paper, written some time in 52. giving an account of these failures, and as it . Sets forth the causes in few words, we give an extract below : “ About a year agoa man dropped down . at Nevada with a wonderful invention—-nothing less than extracting the gold from quartz by heat. He could draw out al/ the gold, . and consequently any quartz that would yield a profit by an accurate assay, would also pay if tossed into his furnace. He succeeded in making a good many people believe that he had the “dead thing,’”’ and they went into the scheme, never once dreaming that his dead thing could by any possibility prove their dead loss. Yet xo it*has proved. The yellow drippings from Roger’s furnaces have never yet shown through the interstices of anybody’s pnrse, and I know that anathemas are heaped upon the Professor’s head with all the force that a hundred thousand dollars locked up in machinery by the side of a poor quartz-lead, can impart. Not far from this Roger’s Folly stands an. other mill (stampers) silent. It has a double The tollowing estimate of the land eo>-. « "ane, enormous boiler power, stamps nu, azrousand heavy enough to crush forty tons border «* Missouri, will give the reader some . *4@y, and covered by a substantial frame. idea of ''s value and importance. We make our caicilation from the statistics given us by the western papers, and the information We hay© Ubtained from intelligent gentlemen that have crossed the plains thls season, and likewise from the accounts that have been kept at he different crossings and bridges interyenins, Then, putting the live stock, composing cattle, horses and mules, at 150,000 in number, to say nothing of sheep, as well as wagons, aud other articles, in which money is invested, the value of the Commerce of the Prairies this season, cannot be less than eight millions of dollars. This commerce, in point of profitableness, when the extensiveness is taken into view, as well as the Jength of time it has been sustained, to say nothing of the future, is perhaps unsurpassed by any thing known before. And in consequence of the vast amount of Beef consumed in California, and necessarily the high prices of the same, the stock trade is destined to be both lasting and profitable. However, the number of cows driven across the plains this season justifies us in the opinion that in six years from this time, we shall raise our own cattle ; just asin the year 1854, we will raise our own wheat—and grind our own flour. In this way, our State must eventually become the wealthiest in the confederacy. Besides raising cattle in this country, taking ten years together, with 2000 cows, is a better business, as well as vastly a more pleasant and less hazardous one, than driving from the States. Young agriculturists cannot doas well at any thing else, if they can but buy fifty cows, asto settle on a ranch and raise cattle. It is with feelings of pride that we contemplate the interest that is everywhere felt throughout our country in the sublime prospect of placing in direct physical alliance all parts of this vast continent, by the construction of a National Railroad from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. When that glorious period shall be at hand, when science and art shall stretch their magic wand over the western wilderness— when the hills shall be levelled, the mountains graded, and the monotonous plains taught the imperfections of their condition—when the iron ways shall be contrived and finished, and the Iron Horse equipped and caparisoned for the race. Then shall have been sccomplished the most gigantic and important enterprise of the age. Then shall the pulse of the American throb anew with pride and gratification as he beholds the accomplishment of an enA company of men from below—good merchaats and good steamboat capitalists, good judges of the barley market—thought it want worth their -while te be diily-dallying, but make their “pile” at once and be off. So up they came to Nevada to erect a quartz mill. They found a lead and bought it for a song. A magnificent lead, too—six feet thick! Beautifully situated into the bargain—abutting on a stream of water, and ready to be chucked under the big stamps almost without the intervention of pick or hammer. And up went the mill. It is currently reported that as high as $8 per ton has been saved in this mill from that vein. The wise old grey heads! Jt never once entered their capacious noddles that $500 cr $1000 would open the lead at different points, and pay the mill Just above them for crushing enough to show its capabilities. And now the mill isidle and can’t be moved ; for the boilers are too heavy ever to be dragged up the hill that upset them as they wentdown. Ifsuch blundering should succeed. commot-sense men had better hang themselves forthwith, Yet such have been the causes of the failuresat Nevady City. A manin placer diggings prospects his claim carefully by panning before he ventures to move his Tom or Sluice a hundred yards. These mill-men have torn to tatters the venerable adage——“A fool for luck !”? . We are glad to see that some of our countrymen are manifesting an interest in the cultivation of flowers. Surely the love of nature in its purity is more ennobling in its influences than the constant cravin g for gold which seems the prominent, and characteristicfeature of the present day. Speaking of flowers, a correspondent of the Daily Public Ledger says: “There is every indication around us, that ere long our pathway in this land of “Gola” will, indeed, be strewn with “Fowers,’’ and Flowers, too, of the rarest kind. We had the pleasure to-day, of secing several plants of the “Spiritus nto,” in bloom, Just received in this city, they were at the residence of one of our best and most enterprising citizens. The beautiful pendant cup, of nearly pure white, resembles indeed, the dwelling of Some sainted spirit; and the form of the ‘Dove,”’ that is enshrined within this beautiful floral temple, is one of the most exquisite things in nature. Ifmen would love gold less, and love the beautiful things of earth more, life would be made more valuable, Sogiety would be much improved, and the “ten thousand ills which flesh is heir to,” would, in a measure, pass away from our midst: whil joys would take their place.” a Saute cs. a Rae ee From DEseret.—The latest news from Deseret represents the saints in great tribulation. The Utah Indians, a bold and powerful tribe, are in open hostilities, and keep the people in a constant state of apprehension. , Brigham Young has issned his proclamation, warning the brethren to be in readiness against the time of need. . Selected paragraphs. We cannot pay the We came across a letter the other day in . COMPLIMENTARY NOTICES. umng, in order; according to the time they . were jaid on our table. Jaz The first number of a, neat little paper called the Grass Valley Telegraph has been handed to us by Adams & Co. Itis a spicy, modest sheet, filled with good editorial and selected matter. Our best wishes attend Mr. Oliver and his partner in the enterprise—Vevada Journat. Avams & Co. have again favored us with a . new paper. .The “ Grass Valley Telegraph,” . a small, but neat paper, comes to us from . that beautiful mountain town. It is full of . interesting matter, and located as it is in the richest and most beautiful mining portion of California, we may confidently look to it for something fresh and interesting. We almost . envy the editors so cosily nestled in that . beautiful town.— Marysville Express. Je Adams & Co., have just laid upon our table a copy of the Telegraph, a neat little paper just started at Grass Valley.’ It is fil. led with interesting matter. and promises . well. We wish Messrs. Lilly & Oliver. its proprietors, all possible success —Marysville . Herald, #aNe found on our table yesterday— laid there by Adams & Co., those untiriag . . the sze of the Calaveras . icle, ‘and like ‘it, is filled with well written articles and well first number a better compliment than by . sayitg that our scissors show evident signs . of adesire to become intimate with it. We havebut one fault to find—if it was not neutral hut democratic, it would be perfect.— . Dem, State Journai. Gmss VaLLey TeLecraPa.—No better or . more conclusive evidence of the prosperity . of Nevada county need be adduced than the . . constintly increasing demand for local news. _paper:. Before us, lies the Grass Valley . . Telegraph, an exceedingly creditable sheet, . whichis to be published weekly, by Lilley & . Olive. Mr. Oliver is the Editor, who in his . /salut@#ory announces that his paper is to be . neutral as regards politics. We hope that . the “Telegraph” and “ Young America” . . are n@ only indices of the prosperity of Ne. . vada, but of the State at large. The Jour. . nal of that county is, as we judge from its . . appeatince, a confirmation of the assertion . made ia the first sentence of this notice.—Sac. . Union 78> Messrs, Apams & Co., laid upon our table last evening, the first number of the Grass Volley Telegraph, published by LitLeY & OLIvER, at Grass Valley. The paper . presents a very neat and workmanlike ap. pearance, We hope the Valley may be matei rially benefited by the introduction of the “press” intgits quiet precincts.—S, F. Ledger. Tue TeLicrapy is the name of a new weekly, edited by Mr. J. W. Oliver, who lately took aniactive part in Nevada county against the election of John Bigler. The Telegraph * a sprightly little sheet, and evinces tact and ability in its editor. We wish him alundant success and a useful career for hislittle paper; may it expand with the country and become a reflex of its future prosperity—S. F. Eve. Jour. Tue Spreap or Licut.—We have received the first number of the Grass Valley Telegraph, just started in the flourishing town of Grass Valley, in Nevada county. It is a handsome little sheet, and gives promise of a ca.eer of usefulness. It is edited by Mr. J. W. Oliver; Nevada county must be fast settling up with an intelligent population, as it now sustains three newspapers.— S. F. Herald. A neat little paper called the Telegraph has made its appearance at Grass Valley, Nevada county. It is well edited and well printed.—.4/ta Cal, New Pater.—We have received the first number of a new paper called the Grass Vailey Telegraph, published by Messrs. Lilley & Oliver. It presentsa very creditable appearance, and its columns are well filled with readable matter.—Placer Times & Transcript. Tue Grass VaLtteEY TeLecrara.—this is the title of a new pape published in Grass Valley, by Messrs. Lilley & Oliver, and edited by the latter gentleman. It is about the size of our neighbor, the Sun, and in vpoeraptcal appearance and editorial ability will compare favorably with any paper in the State. We welcome the Telegraph into our ranks with the hope it may prosper and aby. ses telegraphically. We are indebted to Adams & Co. for the first number.—Commercial Advertiser. THE Telegraph is the title of 4 new and tasty sheet that has just made its debut, as a claimant for literary honors. It is edited by J. W. Oliver, Esq., and its first number gives evidence of its capacity to maintain the field. It isan honest paper, too, and gives credit for every thing it clips from other journals ; we wish we could say the same for some other of our contemporaries. Its’ typographical and editorial ability appearance is decidedly in its favor ;.we wish it lasting and honorable success.—S. F. Sun. : Tue Grass Valley Telegraph is the title of a new paper just started at Grass Valley. We have not had the pleasure of seeing a specimen of it, but from what we know of its editor, we think it can’t be otherwise than an nt journal. ap alien, writing the eon apenisgtag the Telegraph upon our taHe ahh ies pit 8 sheet in all its ments.— Golden Era. eet ay cebe Varrey Tetecrarh.—tThis is the title of an independent weekly newspaper, published at Grass Valley, by Messrs. Lilley & Oliver, the first number of which is before us. It displays ability in its editorials, taste in its selections, and typographical neatness in its appearance. We wish it a telegraphic circulation, and all kinds of success.—Benicia Vedette. ‘i , Grass Valley Telegraph.—Thisneat little paper for some time looked for, has appeared at last. It is under the editorial management of J. W. Oliver. As anauxillary in developing the influence of our county, and as evincing the improvement of our sister town, we hail the Telegraph with pleasure.— Young America. Through the politeness of Adams We insert the following notices in our col. joy, that we now feel; and as you have six times daily. John Montgomeny’ £ dy c'scharged our last earthly duties, As friends of the press—the first number of a} . new paper, ey Teleand for much . Vek and are soing——as this '» g nat peste nek CHEY are e Let us therefore t bability is that they until their. also with the world; exhibiting both end ree &€o.,. CHIT CHAT WITH, YOUNG 4 we have been» favored with acopy ojthe. ! «uGaiss Varter—We visited Grass VaLiEy TELEGRAPH, an indepelent boring city last week and found things abe weekly newspaper, published by Messrsiitas dry as usual.” eg Ley & Oxtver. Much ability is displayd in ee ARS + Sanigietd the Editorial department, and Geatzrake Lits We suppose you must have i < things _ rather ‘dry’ from the report our friend Steve” , i tipographical appearance. What can wore unmistakebly tell of the changes that ave gave us, of your visit to the Golden Gate. “They have but one busy day im the: taken place in California, and especiallyhat portion of the State, Grass Valley, whin over there, the morning the,Tel the last few years?—Santa Clara Regier. . oyt—then ‘they all come out in fror GENTLEMEN anp EpITORS :—Words ar@n-. doors and read the news, enjoy tirely inadequate to express that deep pd . awhile and then go back to sleep.” heartfelt gratitude, which we feel,on accont . Thisshows that our citizens, are. of your most favorable notices, attributale . appreciating a good paper. Don’t think the as we presume to our humble exertions, Nevada people turn out on Wedneg@ @¢] % You. gentlemen, can doubtless meal morning, though the Young America oF our feelings,—you too, have felt that sa earnest hope, which we have indulged in, you tvo, have experienced that same thrill; . blame for that. je “Those eighteen stages are still runtign, through there, all of which artive twice) Loe ij day, except Bill Conner’scoach which ciously extended the hand of friendship, ae i 7% grasp it cordially, while at the same time ve. True enough, my young friend in 1 “axe express a hope, that our acquaintance so fe . ence to the stages; and as to the bbage ¢ vorably commenced, may continue in all bro. wagon, Mr. Montgomery knotrsiwhere to find. theriy kindness, until we shall have matualamarket. — ae : Ge 223 “The quartz 1 responsibie station, have been invited down to sev bage wagon thrice a week.” == jis are still standing” = only in our relations ‘with one anot i by predown for the pttposes of j cept and example. such a spirit only, as shall . Te of improv have a tendency to elevate the human chari* find at bis ty oe Valley. acter, and hasten that glorious “ Milennium” . i witls his ia Fh Oe oh ~ which shall bring “‘ peace on earth, and good . isha would not mats es. will to all mankind.” Once more gentlemen, . ib hin a been'gucht Oh aa accept our thanks. . ᰀ圀攀 did not see either Pike or Pili? As to Pike, he informs ug that dnce hyve become Editor “Fou don’t know ii 4nd as to Puke, we thought you had . . (A LEAF FROM THE DARK SIDE OF LIFE.) . Surpassine StRaNGE.—Yes, we consider it . strange indeed that a man should relinquish . idbehichi ies: : ; his right of manhood, for the bow],—that he ld 3 ‘a ‘a at Y sp judging from would throw away his conscience for a dram, . le of the side walks after Young Americ or barter his reason for madness, and yet this . c+: is often so. Ah! poor frale human nature—} ge Mr. SARGEANT, of the Wevada ie Where is the end of thy duplicity and weak. n¢, has brought this office under obligatie ness. “Thou knowest that the way of the . thtwe shall not soon forget. transgressor is hard,” but will not forsake it, a SOE ay, 4 On the one hand is the fair fields of virtue, ‘PsET.—The stage running between th ty covered with the sweet flowers of happiness . plage and Sacromento, was upset, on last and contentment ; while tlie pure streams of . !oday morning, seriously injuring severg life, and love, wind gently through their foof ty passengers, among whom we are sorr# liage ; but you heed them not, you see them . © S¥, was Mr. Litty, of this offee. We not! Turning aside you tread your heedless . !¢an that his foot was ‘mangled in a sha way through the barren sands of crime and . "8 aanner. licentioushess ; while the buruing sun of an upbraiding conscience is constantly pouring its hot beams upon your definseless head ; feverish and excited—you stop ata broad and inviting streata to quench your thirst and drown your sorrows; but alas, its waters are mixed with gall, and in it, is fourd the sub: ; tile poison of an ungovernable and hellish had foes pee passion ; drink it, andittividl patalizodentry, . monthi; ‘silt . her feelings oi the human soul; take but a que", . pays ain in ths Tees lacus and you will forget the sweet innocence af. ak iiventne to his death childhood days j drink again, and the kind . ty. Weare glad toinform his ie {1 wee admonitions of a fond mother are all forgotRev. Mr. Simmons, to gether with sey oral’ ten !—alas for the unguarded flowers of iNNO. ony citizens, followed the its ehcence that are found in your pathway, for grave yard, where he received @ decent ae now they will be doomed to fade. Weep se it ae ye “3 ' a fair ones, your confidence has been misplace:, a4 and you are now left to mourn the irrapara . Ja it is expected that Rey. Mr. ‘Sreer, f ble losses of a single hour; drink again, anc of San Trancisco, will preach im the Masonie "4 the world is converted into a field of war. p41) next Sabbath. Mr. Si was for several © fare. Friends, are no longer remembered years a Missionary in China, and is now ews but in every face, you behold an enemy, and gaged in Missionary labors among. the Obi.” inevery word is detected aconcealed—though) nese in Californié. Mr. Speer’s lectures : Be burning reproach: lost to all feeling of huSan Francisco have excited 1 1 ' man sympathy ; blood and revenge is the on-. ana from our personal knoy ly and all absorbing passion ; drink again ¢an promise his audience ha! ha! ha! and the brain whirls as if forced goact, by the impetus of concentric rings while de( “ —oae © vils incarnate, like foul birds of prey shrick © A Senstpce Woman.—Thé Womahs Right their dread death notes before the final seizAssociation of Bedford, M¢ =f ure of their victim. Itis done! Father, bejchange paper, presented a hold the fearful wreck of your degenerate son. ‘short time since, with a rag} ? Mother! oh that agonizing look! Great God, . monial of their respect for meadvinces, she faints! she sinks! she dies! and the cold . wife indignant at the rset gree ste earth closes over the grave of the broken . the Other day presented him with . hearted! kind of baby, which she says is more Was all this necessary? No! It was the. the women’s rights vovoluntary work of one pocr misguided ,S0u . a9 We sre informed that Mr. Rowe's: . of earth, who commenced his career pmaea, his talented Lady are aboug to become es ‘ « #® Sonora is again in ashes. Fotnp Drap.—Joux Pries, fi Benton, Lafayette Co. Wiccon: . laying in a stable yesterd it was thought by the pi the blessings of par ents and oo aoe donts of San¥rancisco. The San F ed it in depravity and in the delirium ". Bobning Journal says: They enter. upon the duties of host az %, coholic maniac. Strange indeed, but itiamevertheless true. \ostess of the Clarendon eee eth TY ee ning. Were RICH DIGGINGS. = = pend sopularity in f RANDOLPH’S Hirt.—One of ¢ partners in ‘ati on, as the lady enjoys ad se the Randolph Company, info us that for . oe i hier old ways oe one day’s work, a week or two ago, six men . fa 7 : . oe we . erg igreported. on good authort washed out with the aid of one sluice, éepen. . ntleman his two sons livi ty-six hundred and fifty dollars. He far-. tockton road. , beyond San Jose, ewug ther informs us, that itis no uncommon thing . forse thieves, who were bot bum le, under lynch law. One of toys was @ Mexican and the ot for the same company to take out five and six hundred dollars per day! The gold found here is of the finest quality; realizing from "Less Bane Oni01e. between seventeen and eighteen dollars per’ _ OF. TER Sa ™ aes oz. ee Tones, Sept. 24tb,. informs us Again; on last Thursday, by the same) the bat 08 Rae company, a large lump of gold was found) lives lost. >. ee ae i i i Mrs. § much stock has ly married of this place, by . as ot 4 the Golden Gate. Saloon. Though she 200 he saved Lot ; : The health of party was not large, yet it passed off very . . a he thinks: greeably to all present. The supper wasez. ing among the a ile, il served up in a style highly cred. He thinks he itable to the Saloon. \mauch less than -) Jan old Ore : J&P A Marriage Fete was given Sat plains, Wi h cat ade (a

Ca Salar ee comwnacanan Tee ee een Al 4 3 a W. OLIVER, Eprror. Grew Yatlep, Cal, Cetober 6, 1853. eae ane en ie ei Mr. J. J. Camp is VaLigy Teuegrars ec to recelve Ailvé Al Adterti-ern mph attentivn COMMERCE OF THE PRAIRIES. ir Francisco. ssements and receipt for the same. left with Mr. Camp will receive Since the worl began, a land of Commeree Of greater importance than that which is mmv in contemplation between this and the Atlan ic States, bas never existed. ConsidéFing tre d ities ander which they labored, the land petween Mexico and the Atlantic State vyeen the years 1820 and 1842. has becs ty) /remarkable, perhaps unequaicd br eny if Ag of the kind up to that vite. Bui this was & matter of little consequence compared to the land trade which is now carried on between the Wesiern States and Cali. fornia ; and no circumstance in the history of this continent ever more clearly elucidated the value and necessity of commerce, than . _ does the uncompromising: wants of each . ~ State, in respect to the relations they sustain, one with another, and this is equally applicable between these of the Atlantic and Pa-. cific. Had it not been for the Western States, the sisted, and those on the other hand, would have found a sluggish outlet for their vast productions of Agriculture ; and the monetary condition of the country for a great . number of years must have remained exceed. ingly poor and inadequate. Six years ago, cows in Missouri, that would not sell for five . dollars in cash, will now command twenty dollars, ready money ; and all other kinds of stock have increased in vaiue, in nearly a . In this space of time, too, . like proportion. land in Missouri has more than doubled in . value. Thus, productions and property that . at one time possessed only a nominal value, commanding scarcely any thing in money, is worth more than three times as much as it was, and will readily bring the cash. What can more strongly impress our minds with the beneficial effects which California has brought . about, than the reflection, for example, that the wealth of such States as Illinois, Iowa and Miesouri have more than doubled in consequence and wealth since the discovery of California; gold and California wealth. meree between this State and the westerii our sole Agent for the Grass. He is empower-a * terprise so sublime and grand in.all its parts, . . that of itself, would be known and recognised as of American origin. Let us for a moment anticipate itscompletion ; let us imagine the neble train of cars as ready for the trip.— Listen! do you not bear that shrill whistle as it echoes over the peacefui Bay of San Francisco,—look you; do you not see that train of black and curling smoke as it seems to arise from a thing of life, while rushing through the narrow opening of the Sierras? On it speeds, deserts appear and recede from view ; lovely velleys flash up as it were. to the enraptured gaze, and then again are lost to view ; bold mountains rear their eternal snow capped tops above, but for a moment and they too disappear,—on sweeps the noble tP¥in, while on every side may be witnessed a confused stampede of the wild inhabitants of the Plains. But hold! we are again in the land of our nativity! The genius of man has conquered, and ina few days we have been transperted frem the El Dorado of the West to the grand Emporium of the, East. Commerce is thus greatly facilitated, and in consequence of quick trips and comperatively low rates, the ‘hearts of thousands are made joyful in the, wagm embrace of fri with whom they,.la@@lowg, siive gi even the shadow of a hope of re-union. REASON WHY. We often hear men railing against Quartz . Mining, decrying it as a humbug, a swindle, ; . good-for-nothing operation—but to sink mopeople of this State could have scarcely sub. ney, and in proof, they point us to certain magnificent failures in some parts of this . county. . an Atlantic paper, written some time in 52. giving an account of these failures, and as it . Sets forth the causes in few words, we give an extract below : “ About a year agoa man dropped down . at Nevada with a wonderful invention—-nothing less than extracting the gold from quartz by heat. He could draw out al/ the gold, . and consequently any quartz that would yield a profit by an accurate assay, would also pay if tossed into his furnace. He succeeded in making a good many people believe that he had the “dead thing,’”’ and they went into the scheme, never once dreaming that his dead thing could by any possibility prove their dead loss. Yet xo it*has proved. The yellow drippings from Roger’s furnaces have never yet shown through the interstices of anybody’s pnrse, and I know that anathemas are heaped upon the Professor’s head with all the force that a hundred thousand dollars locked up in machinery by the side of a poor quartz-lead, can impart. Not far from this Roger’s Folly stands an. other mill (stampers) silent. It has a double The tollowing estimate of the land eo>-. « "ane, enormous boiler power, stamps nu, azrousand heavy enough to crush forty tons border «* Missouri, will give the reader some . *4@y, and covered by a substantial frame. idea of ''s value and importance. We make our caicilation from the statistics given us by the western papers, and the information We hay© Ubtained from intelligent gentlemen that have crossed the plains thls season, and likewise from the accounts that have been kept at he different crossings and bridges interyenins, Then, putting the live stock, composing cattle, horses and mules, at 150,000 in number, to say nothing of sheep, as well as wagons, aud other articles, in which money is invested, the value of the Commerce of the Prairies this season, cannot be less than eight millions of dollars. This commerce, in point of profitableness, when the extensiveness is taken into view, as well as the Jength of time it has been sustained, to say nothing of the future, is perhaps unsurpassed by any thing known before. And in consequence of the vast amount of Beef consumed in California, and necessarily the high prices of the same, the stock trade is destined to be both lasting and profitable. However, the number of cows driven across the plains this season justifies us in the opinion that in six years from this time, we shall raise our own cattle ; just asin the year 1854, we will raise our own wheat—and grind our own flour. In this way, our State must eventually become the wealthiest in the confederacy. Besides raising cattle in this country, taking ten years together, with 2000 cows, is a better business, as well as vastly a more pleasant and less hazardous one, than driving from the States. Young agriculturists cannot doas well at any thing else, if they can but buy fifty cows, asto settle on a ranch and raise cattle. It is with feelings of pride that we contemplate the interest that is everywhere felt throughout our country in the sublime prospect of placing in direct physical alliance all parts of this vast continent, by the construction of a National Railroad from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. When that glorious period shall be at hand, when science and art shall stretch their magic wand over the western wilderness— when the hills shall be levelled, the mountains graded, and the monotonous plains taught the imperfections of their condition—when the iron ways shall be contrived and finished, and the Iron Horse equipped and caparisoned for the race. Then shall have been sccomplished the most gigantic and important enterprise of the age. Then shall the pulse of the American throb anew with pride and gratification as he beholds the accomplishment of an enA company of men from below—good merchaats and good steamboat capitalists, good judges of the barley market—thought it want worth their -while te be diily-dallying, but make their “pile” at once and be off. So up they came to Nevada to erect a quartz mill. They found a lead and bought it for a song. A magnificent lead, too—six feet thick! Beautifully situated into the bargain—abutting on a stream of water, and ready to be chucked under the big stamps almost without the intervention of pick or hammer. And up went the mill. It is currently reported that as high as $8 per ton has been saved in this mill from that vein. The wise old grey heads! Jt never once entered their capacious noddles that $500 cr $1000 would open the lead at different points, and pay the mill Just above them for crushing enough to show its capabilities. And now the mill isidle and can’t be moved ; for the boilers are too heavy ever to be dragged up the hill that upset them as they wentdown. Ifsuch blundering should succeed. commot-sense men had better hang themselves forthwith, Yet such have been the causes of the failuresat Nevady City. A manin placer diggings prospects his claim carefully by panning before he ventures to move his Tom or Sluice a hundred yards. These mill-men have torn to tatters the venerable adage——“A fool for luck !”? . We are glad to see that some of our countrymen are manifesting an interest in the cultivation of flowers. Surely the love of nature in its purity is more ennobling in its influences than the constant cravin g for gold which seems the prominent, and characteristicfeature of the present day. Speaking of flowers, a correspondent of the Daily Public Ledger says: “There is every indication around us, that ere long our pathway in this land of “Gola” will, indeed, be strewn with “Fowers,’’ and Flowers, too, of the rarest kind. We had the pleasure to-day, of secing several plants of the “Spiritus nto,” in bloom, Just received in this city, they were at the residence of one of our best and most enterprising citizens. The beautiful pendant cup, of nearly pure white, resembles indeed, the dwelling of Some sainted spirit; and the form of the ‘Dove,”’ that is enshrined within this beautiful floral temple, is one of the most exquisite things in nature. Ifmen would love gold less, and love the beautiful things of earth more, life would be made more valuable, Sogiety would be much improved, and the “ten thousand ills which flesh is heir to,” would, in a measure, pass away from our midst: whil joys would take their place.” a Saute cs. a Rae ee From DEseret.—The latest news from Deseret represents the saints in great tribulation. The Utah Indians, a bold and powerful tribe, are in open hostilities, and keep the people in a constant state of apprehension. , Brigham Young has issned his proclamation, warning the brethren to be in readiness against the time of need. . Selected paragraphs. We cannot pay the We came across a letter the other day in . COMPLIMENTARY NOTICES. umng, in order; according to the time they . were jaid on our table. Jaz The first number of a, neat little paper called the Grass Valley Telegraph has been handed to us by Adams & Co. Itis a spicy, modest sheet, filled with good editorial and selected matter. Our best wishes attend Mr. Oliver and his partner in the enterprise—Vevada Journat. Avams & Co. have again favored us with a . new paper. .The “ Grass Valley Telegraph,” . a small, but neat paper, comes to us from . that beautiful mountain town. It is full of . interesting matter, and located as it is in the richest and most beautiful mining portion of California, we may confidently look to it for something fresh and interesting. We almost . envy the editors so cosily nestled in that . beautiful town.— Marysville Express. Je Adams & Co., have just laid upon our table a copy of the Telegraph, a neat little paper just started at Grass Valley.’ It is fil. led with interesting matter. and promises . well. We wish Messrs. Lilly & Oliver. its proprietors, all possible success —Marysville . Herald, #aNe found on our table yesterday— laid there by Adams & Co., those untiriag . . the sze of the Calaveras . icle, ‘and like

‘it, is filled with well written articles and well first number a better compliment than by . sayitg that our scissors show evident signs . of adesire to become intimate with it. We havebut one fault to find—if it was not neutral hut democratic, it would be perfect.— . Dem, State Journai. Gmss VaLLey TeLecraPa.—No better or . more conclusive evidence of the prosperity . of Nevada county need be adduced than the . . constintly increasing demand for local news. _paper:. Before us, lies the Grass Valley . . Telegraph, an exceedingly creditable sheet, . whichis to be published weekly, by Lilley & . Olive. Mr. Oliver is the Editor, who in his . /salut@#ory announces that his paper is to be . neutral as regards politics. We hope that . the “Telegraph” and “ Young America” . . are n@ only indices of the prosperity of Ne. . vada, but of the State at large. The Jour. . nal of that county is, as we judge from its . . appeatince, a confirmation of the assertion . made ia the first sentence of this notice.—Sac. . Union 78> Messrs, Apams & Co., laid upon our table last evening, the first number of the Grass Volley Telegraph, published by LitLeY & OLIvER, at Grass Valley. The paper . presents a very neat and workmanlike ap. pearance, We hope the Valley may be matei rially benefited by the introduction of the “press” intgits quiet precincts.—S, F. Ledger. Tue TeLicrapy is the name of a new weekly, edited by Mr. J. W. Oliver, who lately took aniactive part in Nevada county against the election of John Bigler. The Telegraph * a sprightly little sheet, and evinces tact and ability in its editor. We wish him alundant success and a useful career for hislittle paper; may it expand with the country and become a reflex of its future prosperity—S. F. Eve. Jour. Tue Spreap or Licut.—We have received the first number of the Grass Valley Telegraph, just started in the flourishing town of Grass Valley, in Nevada county. It is a handsome little sheet, and gives promise of a ca.eer of usefulness. It is edited by Mr. J. W. Oliver; Nevada county must be fast settling up with an intelligent population, as it now sustains three newspapers.— S. F. Herald. A neat little paper called the Telegraph has made its appearance at Grass Valley, Nevada county. It is well edited and well printed.—.4/ta Cal, New Pater.—We have received the first number of a new paper called the Grass Vailey Telegraph, published by Messrs. Lilley & Oliver. It presentsa very creditable appearance, and its columns are well filled with readable matter.—Placer Times & Transcript. Tue Grass VaLtteEY TeLecrara.—this is the title of a new pape published in Grass Valley, by Messrs. Lilley & Oliver, and edited by the latter gentleman. It is about the size of our neighbor, the Sun, and in vpoeraptcal appearance and editorial ability will compare favorably with any paper in the State. We welcome the Telegraph into our ranks with the hope it may prosper and aby. ses telegraphically. We are indebted to Adams & Co. for the first number.—Commercial Advertiser. THE Telegraph is the title of 4 new and tasty sheet that has just made its debut, as a claimant for literary honors. It is edited by J. W. Oliver, Esq., and its first number gives evidence of its capacity to maintain the field. It isan honest paper, too, and gives credit for every thing it clips from other journals ; we wish we could say the same for some other of our contemporaries. Its’ typographical and editorial ability appearance is decidedly in its favor ;.we wish it lasting and honorable success.—S. F. Sun. : Tue Grass Valley Telegraph is the title of a new paper just started at Grass Valley. We have not had the pleasure of seeing a specimen of it, but from what we know of its editor, we think it can’t be otherwise than an nt journal. ap alien, writing the eon apenisgtag the Telegraph upon our taHe ahh ies pit 8 sheet in all its ments.— Golden Era. eet ay cebe Varrey Tetecrarh.—tThis is the title of an independent weekly newspaper, published at Grass Valley, by Messrs. Lilley & Oliver, the first number of which is before us. It displays ability in its editorials, taste in its selections, and typographical neatness in its appearance. We wish it a telegraphic circulation, and all kinds of success.—Benicia Vedette. ‘i , Grass Valley Telegraph.—Thisneat little paper for some time looked for, has appeared at last. It is under the editorial management of J. W. Oliver. As anauxillary in developing the influence of our county, and as evincing the improvement of our sister town, we hail the Telegraph with pleasure.— Young America. Through the politeness of Adams We insert the following notices in our col. joy, that we now feel; and as you have six times daily. John Montgomeny’ £ dy c'scharged our last earthly duties, As friends of the press—the first number of a} . new paper, ey Teleand for much . Vek and are soing——as this '» g nat peste nek CHEY are e Let us therefore t bability is that they until their. also with the world; exhibiting both end ree &€o.,. CHIT CHAT WITH, YOUNG 4 we have been» favored with acopy ojthe. ! «uGaiss Varter—We visited Grass VaLiEy TELEGRAPH, an indepelent boring city last week and found things abe weekly newspaper, published by Messrsiitas dry as usual.” eg Ley & Oxtver. Much ability is displayd in ee ARS + Sanigietd the Editorial department, and Geatzrake Lits We suppose you must have i < things _ rather ‘dry’ from the report our friend Steve” , i tipographical appearance. What can wore unmistakebly tell of the changes that ave gave us, of your visit to the Golden Gate. “They have but one busy day im the: taken place in California, and especiallyhat portion of the State, Grass Valley, whin over there, the morning the,Tel the last few years?—Santa Clara Regier. . oyt—then ‘they all come out in fror GENTLEMEN anp EpITORS :—Words ar@n-. doors and read the news, enjoy tirely inadequate to express that deep pd . awhile and then go back to sleep.” heartfelt gratitude, which we feel,on accont . Thisshows that our citizens, are. of your most favorable notices, attributale . appreciating a good paper. Don’t think the as we presume to our humble exertions, Nevada people turn out on Wedneg@ @¢] % You. gentlemen, can doubtless meal morning, though the Young America oF our feelings,—you too, have felt that sa earnest hope, which we have indulged in, you tvo, have experienced that same thrill; . blame for that. je “Those eighteen stages are still runtign, through there, all of which artive twice) Loe ij day, except Bill Conner’scoach which ciously extended the hand of friendship, ae i 7% grasp it cordially, while at the same time ve. True enough, my young friend in 1 “axe express a hope, that our acquaintance so fe . ence to the stages; and as to the bbage ¢ vorably commenced, may continue in all bro. wagon, Mr. Montgomery knotrsiwhere to find. theriy kindness, until we shall have matualamarket. — ae : Ge 223 “The quartz 1 responsibie station, have been invited down to sev bage wagon thrice a week.” == jis are still standing” = only in our relations ‘with one anot i by predown for the pttposes of j cept and example. such a spirit only, as shall . Te of improv have a tendency to elevate the human chari* find at bis ty oe Valley. acter, and hasten that glorious “ Milennium” . i witls his ia Fh Oe oh ~ which shall bring “‘ peace on earth, and good . isha would not mats es. will to all mankind.” Once more gentlemen, . ib hin a been'gucht Oh aa accept our thanks. . ᰀ圀攀 did not see either Pike or Pili? As to Pike, he informs ug that dnce hyve become Editor “Fou don’t know ii 4nd as to Puke, we thought you had . . (A LEAF FROM THE DARK SIDE OF LIFE.) . Surpassine StRaNGE.—Yes, we consider it . strange indeed that a man should relinquish . idbehichi ies: : ; his right of manhood, for the bow],—that he ld 3 ‘a ‘a at Y sp judging from would throw away his conscience for a dram, . le of the side walks after Young Americ or barter his reason for madness, and yet this . c+: is often so. Ah! poor frale human nature—} ge Mr. SARGEANT, of the Wevada ie Where is the end of thy duplicity and weak. n¢, has brought this office under obligatie ness. “Thou knowest that the way of the . thtwe shall not soon forget. transgressor is hard,” but will not forsake it, a SOE ay, 4 On the one hand is the fair fields of virtue, ‘PsET.—The stage running between th ty covered with the sweet flowers of happiness . plage and Sacromento, was upset, on last and contentment ; while tlie pure streams of . !oday morning, seriously injuring severg life, and love, wind gently through their foof ty passengers, among whom we are sorr# liage ; but you heed them not, you see them . © S¥, was Mr. Litty, of this offee. We not! Turning aside you tread your heedless . !¢an that his foot was ‘mangled in a sha way through the barren sands of crime and . "8 aanner. licentioushess ; while the buruing sun of an upbraiding conscience is constantly pouring its hot beams upon your definseless head ; feverish and excited—you stop ata broad and inviting streata to quench your thirst and drown your sorrows; but alas, its waters are mixed with gall, and in it, is fourd the sub: ; tile poison of an ungovernable and hellish had foes pee passion ; drink it, andittividl patalizodentry, . monthi; ‘silt . her feelings oi the human soul; take but a que", . pays ain in ths Tees lacus and you will forget the sweet innocence af. ak iiventne to his death childhood days j drink again, and the kind . ty. Weare glad toinform his ie {1 wee admonitions of a fond mother are all forgotRev. Mr. Simmons, to gether with sey oral’ ten !—alas for the unguarded flowers of iNNO. ony citizens, followed the its ehcence that are found in your pathway, for grave yard, where he received @ decent ae now they will be doomed to fade. Weep se it ae ye “3 ' a fair ones, your confidence has been misplace:, a4 and you are now left to mourn the irrapara . Ja it is expected that Rey. Mr. ‘Sreer, f ble losses of a single hour; drink again, anc of San Trancisco, will preach im the Masonie "4 the world is converted into a field of war. p41) next Sabbath. Mr. Si was for several © fare. Friends, are no longer remembered years a Missionary in China, and is now ews but in every face, you behold an enemy, and gaged in Missionary labors among. the Obi.” inevery word is detected aconcealed—though) nese in Californié. Mr. Speer’s lectures : Be burning reproach: lost to all feeling of huSan Francisco have excited 1 1 ' man sympathy ; blood and revenge is the on-. ana from our personal knoy ly and all absorbing passion ; drink again ¢an promise his audience ha! ha! ha! and the brain whirls as if forced goact, by the impetus of concentric rings while de( “ —oae © vils incarnate, like foul birds of prey shrick © A Senstpce Woman.—Thé Womahs Right their dread death notes before the final seizAssociation of Bedford, M¢ =f ure of their victim. Itis done! Father, bejchange paper, presented a hold the fearful wreck of your degenerate son. ‘short time since, with a rag} ? Mother! oh that agonizing look! Great God, . monial of their respect for meadvinces, she faints! she sinks! she dies! and the cold . wife indignant at the rset gree ste earth closes over the grave of the broken . the Other day presented him with . hearted! kind of baby, which she says is more Was all this necessary? No! It was the. the women’s rights vovoluntary work of one pocr misguided ,S0u . a9 We sre informed that Mr. Rowe's: . of earth, who commenced his career pmaea, his talented Lady are aboug to become es ‘ « #® Sonora is again in ashes. Fotnp Drap.—Joux Pries, fi Benton, Lafayette Co. Wiccon: . laying in a stable yesterd it was thought by the pi the blessings of par ents and oo aoe donts of San¥rancisco. The San F ed it in depravity and in the delirium ". Bobning Journal says: They enter. upon the duties of host az %, coholic maniac. Strange indeed, but itiamevertheless true. \ostess of the Clarendon eee eth TY ee ning. Were RICH DIGGINGS. = = pend sopularity in f RANDOLPH’S Hirt.—One of ¢ partners in ‘ati on, as the lady enjoys ad se the Randolph Company, info us that for . oe i hier old ways oe one day’s work, a week or two ago, six men . fa 7 : . oe we . erg igreported. on good authort washed out with the aid of one sluice, éepen. . ntleman his two sons livi ty-six hundred and fifty dollars. He far-. tockton road. , beyond San Jose, ewug ther informs us, that itis no uncommon thing . forse thieves, who were bot bum le, under lynch law. One of toys was @ Mexican and the ot for the same company to take out five and six hundred dollars per day! The gold found here is of the finest quality; realizing from "Less Bane Oni01e. between seventeen and eighteen dollars per’ _ OF. TER Sa ™ aes oz. ee Tones, Sept. 24tb,. informs us Again; on last Thursday, by the same) the bat 08 Rae company, a large lump of gold was found) lives lost. >. ee ae i i i Mrs. § much stock has ly married of this place, by . as ot 4 the Golden Gate. Saloon. Though she 200 he saved Lot ; : The health of party was not large, yet it passed off very . . a he thinks: greeably to all present. The supper wasez. ing among the a ile, il served up in a style highly cred. He thinks he itable to the Saloon. \mauch less than -) Jan old Ore : J&P A Marriage Fete was given Sat plains, Wi h cat ade (a