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September 24, 1860 (4 pages)

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. being sprend ‘around attractively, and every-. thing promises to pass off in 9 satisfactory manner. It is rs i Fe) unfortunate for the State Fair, havo taken it into their heads to act io en hefore the expiration of ten. days,”'as, no = hor clothes on, helmet on head and spear in might bes for, {f these same old Mythologiste hie mont valued counselor and friend. : , > SPhore ia w striking similarity in the story / of Minerva, na told by the Helonic. marvelmongers,to that of our own California, as told by nobody, but which we all know, withont-being told, Substitute Uncle Sem. for the Olympian Jove, and California for Minerthe story of the other, If yon can find any those queer old beings, who onee redin the name of “Backwoodsmen,” and « him. to relate the early histories of the atates, west and north-west of the Ohio river, ‘you, will find that they did not jump into. fully ; blown life, like Minerva, but each had to xiTy * dergo a. tedious and vexatious nursing. proceus, very low down in the c of civilization, before they reached the proud level of _ thelr elder sista a f, California, unlike Ohio, Andiana, IMinois, homespun. Shé sd, a8 soon as born, into tlie beet of silkw and broadcloths. Without . thetapho; Cotifornin started in life with ell the concomftants and accessories of the hikhest vivillantionas ready to her hand as they were to the most refined and polished state of the Union, Jn the eatly times—say as fur back ia California antiquity as the year of grace weatern dope of the Sierra Nevada with their presence, imagining, in the simplicity of their hearts, that they might-do something * to ontighten the heathen of the gulches and * ennons, how often it happened that these wiseacres found themselves pupils instead of teachers, With few exceptions—very fow Indeed, but just enough, in-the eye of a mota-~ physician, to prove the rule—the adventurers . who have rushed to California, since 1848, ny aafely claim to be the very choicest apirite of the old States and of Europe. With ~ auch immigrants, what else could be expected than thut the State they founded would be worthy of themselves, the immediate equal, and more’than equal, of the oldest and wisest of the American States ? _ California hee thrown five hundred milHons of dollars’ worth of gold into the worki's np, und she le-now about to throw several millions of doltars’ worth of wheat and wine, } ‘and Heaven kbows what elae, into the same ~ qvorkd's lap. Though only ten “years .old, measuring’ by the calendar, she is as old as: _ Virginia or Massachusetts, measuring her by her achievements, A manifestsocial type ahe is of the mythological Minerva. lp EWPThe missionaries xt the Marquees Ts-tonda say thet caanabalian hae not yet been wholly eradionted, While they let the sweet _ meat of the missionaries alone, they pertist in roasting and eating one another, and last a before the good men's eyos. They turned ~\__;* the poor. fellow on a spit, and browned ‘him. ~ wp ina very eplourean style FARALLY Inevarp.—The Butte Record learns that WVillian Wilson aad B. Abbott wore seriously Injared, the farnter it is tho't totally, by the explodion of a blast while tam-' ping at Cherokee Flat, Butte colinty, on the: 18th inst. Wilson's thee wie horribly cut and mangled, one of his eyes being blown from Dik head, and the sighbof the otheren~~ CRMMVARVA—A revolution ie in progress ~ Wa Chibuabua, in whieh the Zuloexa, or _ Church party have been successful. The “Fabewsl Governor and other executive eff.’ _ gore have. been deposed, and fled te New A “morning glory” apple grown in Sonoma handy: ready for instant, business, Sore, . Fair here will pase off just ex well, in spite of the very evident disposition of ill“will manifested by the men of the Mechanics’ i ara u ’ and everywhere is presented aseene of bustle and aetivity quite has seen Sacramento in 4 The Fait, too, brings in, its train all kinds of fat hogs, the opera, and otber things on the ) amusement ‘to Nawpaw—tnuch of the former article displaying ite éffeets in quite a striking manners alao in some ofa manner, for four ‘Track, some-of the finest and fastest stock in-the Pavilion . @ refreshing to,one who a nautical man would term the “doldrums.” showe—~snake-tamers, fancy glass-blowers, quite too numerous to mention—skowing that there will be no lack of kindsto suit thé taste of everybody. Miss port and the regular drama are here, ; so. that visitors will be able to see and hear one of the greatest actresses that has ever graced the stage in thie State. Any quantity of stloons are opened, dealing out to thirsty souls everything in the way of drinkable refreshment, from strychnine whisky up very maucais sujets, 1 counted this morning, three of whom were stretched on the ground, while the fourth was doing his best to hold up the side of a “several story brick house.” These things must be, as no good thing can be renlly good, that does pot have its bad counterpart reflected with it. : Lheve not heén at the Fur grounds in person os yet, but I have understood from one who has been thar that the thing is grand. Music, big bulla, large rams, sheep of all kinds and splendid horses around the grounds, the bulls keeping step to the music from the opera of Lam-her-much more. They had « grand parade of the big bulls this forenoon. The races, too, are quite exciting. Bob O’Hanlan has the Centreville Track, over which, on alternate days with the Yolo Grove in the State show off their paces.. It's very kitid of those having the matter in hand coming to such good. understanding with each other, as it will divide the attention, and give the lovers of the turf opportunities to visit both tracks on alternate days, to witness some: fine racing. The weather, too, os if determined to help all it ean, has tarned.comparatively cool and pleasant. In conclusion, tho time promises to be both profitable and ible Om Jue, JREMATION OF Bepaues.—Avery, of the Appeal, spins the following yarn, which goes to show that the race of philosophers has act yetrun out in Marysville: “A storekeepér ou First street, who was very much troubled with bedbuge, washed his U0Qatoadwith camphene, and then set a match to it, thinking it would flame up fora few momenta, to accomplish the cremation of his tormentora, and then go out. Ofcourse aj big blaze ensued, frightening the experimen*, talist and attracting a crowd. Fortanately, the bed was ina brick room, standing on a brick. floor, and the flames could do no harm, except in accomplishing the destraction ofthe bedstead and the bugs! The crowd laughed “heartily on the facts of the case becoming known.. di ARTESIAN WELLS.—On the premises. of the San, Franciseo Sugar Refinery, are two Artesian Wells, which discharge 70,000 gul lone of water per day, five feet above the have addrésaed a letter to General Garibaldi, announcing to bin the fact that from a wish to follow the noble example of patriotism given by the women of Uppe Ttaly, they intend tw collect together and for ward him the eum ef 6.000f., whieh they had intended for the purchase ef their sumer sum in question may be employed in the pur‘}the last General Appropriation Bill. The by the name of Wilson, announced his ability Pargtotic WoMEN —The ladies of Aci; Upper and Central less, by $6,500, than would cers! himself to nesist in reducing the saluries, than does the Governor_of the State. To satisfy yourselves on this head, take a look at abuse is motiatrous, and has, as moy plainly be seen, already reduced the State to an actual condition of benktuptey !” oe . Je 1821, Hugh Spencer, herd of on* of havior, was expelled from the realm, and his property confiseated. On taking the inventory of the same, it was found that he possessed, in different parte of England, 59 manors, 28,000 sheep, 1,000 oxen and steers. 1,200 sows with their calves, 40 mares with their colts, 160 drawing horses, 2,000 hogs, three hundred bullocks, 80 carcasses of beef, 600 muttons in. larder, ten tane of cider, ten thousand pounds of ready money, thirtysix sacks of wool and a library of books. In 1422 the great estates were summoned to London. There came the Earl of Salsbury, w ‘ Richard, Duke of York, four bundred men ; Dukes Exeter and Somerset, eight hundred men; the Earl of Northumberland and Lord Fremont, fifteen hundred men; Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, six hundred men— all in_ red jackets, and lodged in. Warwick lane, in which house there were often six oxen eaten at brerkfast— De. Norte Srvorts.—The races at Crescent City on the 8th were for considerable sums, and afforded amusement to a large crowd of people. No very noted stock is races a. number of wrestling matches and foot raees were had. A man from Oregen’ to beat any man in the world, for any dis. tance, and for any amount. His challenge was promptly tuken, and two Indians were matched against him. Considerable betting was had upon this match, the odds being in favor of Wilson. At the word go, (the Indians not understanding it,) Wilson got the start of the Indians some sixty or seventy yards, when the latter started on a ‘sure but slow pace, soon overtook him, then distanced him, and finally left him out of sight. Wilson was found lying on the home stretch completely exhausted. The distance run was a mile. ef . mee Uncie Caartey Roperts.—The Hydraulic Press, which, although a neutral, has constituted itself, if not the organ of Uncle Charley, at least the exponent of his principles, relates-the subjoined anecdote : '“ Tn 1852, Uncle Charley was a Juatice of the Peace at Sweetlind, Cupt. McDowell, a resident of the seme precinct, lost a grey horse, which was taken up and appropri«ted bya man named Garver, better known as “Dad.” The latter contended that the horeé Was his ; he had bought and paid for it, und stood prepared to defend all rights of pe oti in it The horse at least bore. a stri resemblance to the ene McDowell lost, »nd he sued to. recover. The case was. tried before Uncle Charley, who heard the testimeny patiently, and looked deeply into ‘the equities involved. After some reflection, be enuncinted the following admirable conclusions of fact, to-wit: “Capt. McDowell no doubt lusta horse, and believes the anims. i ‘e* sion to be the one ; but ve\ull know, is teo good a man to
. There is simply some niistake : tter, which the evidence has el; insufficient toexplain. I cannot, under such cireunistances, do better than tax the costa on Blue Stafford, the Constable. As will steud treat for the erowd }~Court is tiow adjourved. Come along beys; make @ glues {” iil a box of gunpowder took place,’ seriously, but not dangerously, riveumference. ehase of. .musketa. and here's a chance for reform. Support no}. Several of these latter worthies are drawing . more annually, out of the State Treasury, . . In this city, on the Zid bg oy oy Kev. Grove Deal, Mr. J. L. CroaetTTe to Miss Mary A. Bripar, both 6f Smartsville. . Fe crn) named in the. Herald’s report. During the . — an offvet, to conciliate the parties litigant, 1) friends ll round, aud end the eoutroversy in . The Prese, very justly, considers this the most sublime display of jedieutery acumen: RECENTLY in Los Angeles an explosian of . — wounding the owner, of : & 71 Head of « ahiain 63. Ss Head ot jacks and mules 14 13 Head . ‘revere AO esa Head of Guinea pigs.. 9 7 . a 3,038. 468 Excess this year, 570 head. It is gratifying that this petty opposition of interested growers, but on the contrary, incited them Agricultural Society in their efforts to adduring these warm and sultry days, than a good SHOWER RATH? Hold ! We-will tell you a seret. THEODORE & WILLIAM LAMPE have been at an expense of several hundred dollars in fitting up a place that is really worthy the patronage they are now receiving. A good, neat, and handsome Bath House in Nevada! Certainly.— On Broad street, just below Pine. sep2t W.B. Cummings & Co,--This extensive importing House are now receiving regular consign ments of the following choice liquors, viz : AmClub House Gin.” The names of the consignees above are a sufficient guarantee of the purity and high standard of those gooda, which can be found at all the principal liquor houses in the States. 4 LL MARRIED. at the National ExDRAMA SALOON, Main street, The most choice Wines, Cigars And Fine Liquors, Always to be Found at this Saleen, FUNSTON & PEIRCE, Proprietors. Nevada, September 24-tf * Dissolution of Co-Partnership. T™ CO-PARTNERSHIP HERET FORE existing between. the : " under the firm name of CONNEL & PENNY is this day dissolved by mutual consent. oe Samuel Connel, 8. 8. Penny. Nevada, September 2!-3w San Francisco Lager Beer-RECEIVED THIS DAY. RK LARGE SUPPLY of the celebrated LAGER iy Jacob Gusdlach, BAVARIAN BREWOn draught and for sale at the National Exchange Bar. : Nevada, Sept. 22-tf A, R. JENKINS. Pacifie Mail Steamship Comp’s LINE TO PANAMA. Connecting via the Steamer of the Atlantic and Pacitic Stearaship Company, at Aspinwall. For New York. Having Spare. Steamers at San Francisco and DEPARTURE FROM FOLSOM STREET WHARF.SONORA. Will leave Folsom strect wharf, with Passengers and Treasure, on : MONDAY, October Ist, 1860 FOR PANAMA, at 9 o’elock, A. M. punctually, and-connect via Railroad at Asptawall, with steam fr NEW YORK. Through t ean be obtained. The Panama Railroad Co. and Atlantic and Pacific Steamship Cow have authorized us Agents for the sale of tickets. ie, Treasure for shipment will be received on board the steamship wntil 12 o’clock (midnight) on Mon day, Sept, 10th. No merchandise ht will be received on after 3 o'tlock, P.M, Oth, and a w or. der must be procured at the Company’s Office for its shipment. For Freight or Passage apply te FORBES & BABCOCK, A Cor. Sacramento and Lelteedaegoe ee Saa Franciseo. Turnpike Notice. ‘HE STOCKHOLDERS tm the “ Heuness _ y, are notified m meeting of the Ne “on MON H. HAGADORN, Pres't. . WATCHES AND. DIAM: outsiders has not affected our solid stock . to renewed interest in eustaining the’ State . brosial Whisky, Nectar Whisky, Bourbon Whis4 EMERALDS, PEARLS and OPAL. = eeicetetente tna Rete: ‘Will be distributed by « Committee selected ON. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 1660. Xr For full particulars refer to Bills. “ yr Every Article Warranted as represented in the Bille. Nevada, Sept 0-1km Who Makes your Fine Boots ? HH. WETZEL & CoO. On Commercial Street, Nevada City, Two doors below Welch’s. FINEST BOOTS AND SHOES Made on short Notice at Cheap Rates. C. W. YOUNG, Stock of Custom Made Work And make to. order an im ovr! The aba have ha jor j experience in the have emplo Bankert’s celebrated establishment, in REPATRING—This. branch receives our special \e in of Who Takes a Chance ! Jost etn ofthe panier MUR OF TH ) re, LEVATOR MILL, for $1 valued at DRAWN AT THE DRAMA SALOOR, . Main street, Nevada City. picture. e17-4f ay National Exchange Saloon. "T toe chtothe of Revetes tot the uray ‘LARGE ANDO SPACIOUS SALOON (Consisting of Three grand divisions,) Under the National Exchange. 1. Tae BAR will recommend itself, and comment is * yess 2. BILLIARD FABRA ‘The fest in the State, of eee ee ees Enronivw—1 stock to please the most f R this artidie. 2 er A. M., t0 1 o’clook, P. wnat A. R. JENKINS, Proprietor. BOOT AND SHOE STORE. LADIEW AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS ee i TRON, Commercial 8t. 8. LUBECK & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in FANCY DRY GOODS, “ No. 6 BROAD STREET, Hi Me NE PRICE tp mi ALL ORDERS ATTENDED with great despatch. Nevada, Sept. . , EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, Coen short wa Horges and ita furnished Kis Sea UNITED STATES BATHS! AND : HAIR DRESSING SALOON. ne 2 a The folio October te G) Poole let. ’ Daniel J. day, Oct. 2 D. MeE: October 2d Wm. E. Montgomer Andrew Thursday, . Thomas { Friday, Oct Edward! Jas. H. I trator, Sati Thomas . day, Oct. 8 H. & The Monday, 0: Michael t Monday, O PF. W. M day, Oct. 9 Welton ¢ ‘al. Tuesday M. McDo ‘] . peaday. Oct The Peoy 15th. The Peoy The Peoy Oct. 17th. \ Tue Ha pany, whiel and which running a bong, and in Ranch, dry earth, whic ; for all their Corbitt’s F vada. County at 10 o'cloc BLAastTiIN were emplo road cut at mature disc men, named . injured, 3 eaan@t surv will reco vei Edwatd ter, was an The Russia 000 for his _ found $50;