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NEVADA JOURNAL DECEMBER 3, 1858 265
Considerable energy has of late been added to the execrations heaped upon his Black Republican
opponent. Since the mail has arrived a good deal of extra cursing has been expended upon the
Abolitionists of Illinois, by Administration democrats. The signs are suggestive that now is an appropriate
time to burn a little villainous saltpetre together and both factions of the Democracy “make up.”
OMEGA DITCH.—We learn that this enterprise will be completed in thirty or forty days, and will
furnish an abundance of water to the miners in and about Omega. The ditch is four feet wide on the
bottom by four feet deep, with ten feet grade to the mile, and is calculated to discharge four thousand
inches of water in twenty-four hours. It is fourteen miles long, five miles of which is flume. The ditch is
fed by the South Yuba with the assistance of three small lakes, one of which has been dammed raising its
water six feet and producing an area of one hundred acres of water surface. The lower terminus of the
ditch is for the present at Omega. The waters of the ditch pass through seven or eight miles of good
mining ground before reaching Omega, which is supposed will be developed wonderfully by the
assistance of the ditch during the coming winter, to the great benefit of the little town of Omega.
The finest Livery Stable in the mountains is probably that of John A. Lancaster, just completed in
this city. It is 34 feet front by 160 deep, embracing stalls for 40 horses, accommodations for carriages, hay
and grain, an office &c. Its location is, also, one of the best, the lot extending from Main street to Broad
and affording an entrance from both. It was built by Geo. S. Peirce.
SINGING SCHOOL.—Mr. B. F. Foster, a popular and experienced music teacher, well known to the
lovers of vocal music hereabouts, will open his school at the M. E. Church on Broad street, on Wednesday
evening next, on which occasion all who desire to participate in the benefits of the school are requested to
be present. Mr. Foster’s success heretofore, and the numerous solicitations he has had, to open a school,
guarantee a numerous attendance.
BRIDGE COMPLETED.—The new bridge connecting High street with Main is completed, and
ready for the passage of teams or pedestrians.
MARRIED. On Friday evening, Nov. 5th, at the bride’s residence, Broad street, by Rev. D. A.
Dryden, SAMUEL HERVEY to CHARLOTTE B. HOTZ.
GOVERNMENT SURVEYING—A party of Surveyors under the charge of James Trask are located
in this vicinity and engaged in running township lines. The utility of the work is supposed to be all on the
side of the persons employed. The government, like a kind parent, feels obligated to give employment and
sustenance to her children, especially if they be properly obedient to the powers that be.
THE WEATHER.—For several days past the atmosphere has been hyperborean, evenings and
mornings. Wednesday morning the thermometer stood at 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and yesterday morning it
was apparently colder. A stinging wind swept the hills, reminding us of wintry days in our old home and
making a rousing fire cheery and welcome. We notice the ground is frozen dry and solid which the
mid-day sun fails to thaw.
[DISSOLUTION of partnership between J. B. Newman and A. L. Alston under name and style of J. B.
Newman & Co, 23 Nov. 1858.]